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The colored American., 1900-05-05
AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS.

Second Baptist Lyceum Celebrates Her An
niversary in the Presence of Bril-
liant Audience.
On Sunday April %, the Sdcond Bap-
tist Lyceum celebrated Its fourteenth
anniversary with appropriate exercises,
The program was crisp and entertain
ing froha begln ming to end. After intro
ductory remarks by President Thomp,
son, Mr. w. T. Mckinley, superlntend-
sns Of the Sunday School, opened the
regular exercises with concise and
finely. phrased history of the formation
and practical achievements Of the Ly-
csum. Rev. w. Bishop johnson gave
an eloquent and instructive talk on the
''Beflex Influence of the Lyceum Up
on the Second Baptist Church." and
Mr.. Henry Y. Arnett stirred anew the
popular admiration for his scholarship
by o classic dissertation upon the 'Ben
efits OF literary societies to Commun-
lty." The addresses were all brief, but
teemed with solid thought, dressed in
noet attractive garments. The music
was especially noteworthy. Mr.. Wal.
ter Franklin, of Cincinnati, made his
initial Washington appearance, and
his fine tenor voice ease and grace Of
manner. and Intelligent conception of
the motif of bis composers scored pro-
nounced "hit." He sang "Eastertlde,"
and so well was it done that he was
compelled to respond with 'Calvsry"."
Mr.. Franklin's place In the musical life
OF this community is assured. The
popular contralto, Miss Lulu A. Han
nsr rendered "Lead Kinkly Light" as
only she can sing it, and add to her
rich stock oflaureIs. Miss Lulu Hvlmes'
piano solo was up to her usual high
standard. Mr.. r. e. 8. Toomey, who
is making an enviable reputation as a
poet, recital an original selection "Plan-
tation Sans Reply to Senator John T.
Morgan" amid great applause. Mr..
Toomey's litersry productions have
been highly commended for strength,
beauty and usefulness by that greatest
of "scholars In politics." Senator Hem
~ Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, and
his opinion is no mply platitude. The
LYceum was crowded to the doors with
brilliant audience.
The colored American., 1900-05-05

The citizens Of Albany and Troy, N.
Y, will celebrate the Tooth anniversary
OF the birth of John Brown, the MARTYR
Of Harper's Ferry, at the Hamilton
Street Baptist church on the eth inst.
They will also combine in the exercises
the celebration of the passage of SeDs.
tor Elsberg's anti discriminating school
bill which is now chapter 400 in the
laws of 1909. Mr.. William Ii. Johnson
the sage Of Maiden Lane, and etber
prominent citizens are at the head of
the affair.
The colored American., 1900-05-05


Issued
payments Of three months payable
will dmember ~ ~
ms T thereby making the membership Independent
dollar
of Banks
ami in death wv N''|ONN"
The colored American., 1900-05-05

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7. THE REFoRMER, the Organ ofthe Order.
mediu of
The colored American., 1900-05-05

The Savings Bank of the G. r. q. O.
1883. Its capital stock is $4,000 It G.
1889: The amount Of business to March
stock of this bank Is sold to the member
buds, B and e classes, and pays a diyidel
lar. Persons can deposit their moneys on
pays per cent interest on all time depo.
The colored American., 1900-05-05
THE GRAND FOUNTAIN.
United Order nf-
z1rue Rsiorl
ORGA NIZED January 1,
Offices 6O4, 6O6 and 6OS N. End st,

The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Ha.
Read and learn for yourself what it has done and
SUBORDINATE FOUNTAIN
Subordinate Fountains composed Of males and fen
and Of good moral character.
Conyentions-When joining the Order through Conven
IA to 30 Of when Joining the Fountain by
IA to 60 years of age complete
Joining or Benefit Fees-Fron "A to years of age,
Death Benehts-s75 and S125 s1ou1d uea.h occur wit
first SIPS will be paid to the heirs assigns legal
Sick Benefts.-From Sc to SO per month paid weekly
Monthly Dues 35 or 30 cent? snonth. Taxes a
benefits.
Life Membership Ten shares Of Bank Stock, costing
fruits Of the stock VIII pay the members dps and leave
Just calculate-monthy Dues 80 per month
to and ddend on ten shares Of stock at
balance of $500 Should dues be 35 cents Der mon
the monthly dues and taxes will IS per year.
Additional Ben sfts OF Life Membership.--shoud adye
from 81 $685. which will enable said member to tide
loan, redeem his policy and stock, go way reo
3 ROSERITn FOUNTAIN (Ear the
The colored American., 1900-05-05

Rosebud Fountains composed for children, and
male, from to II years of age.
Joining Benefit Fees, S150; paid cash Inst
- ~
Death Benefts-s245O and s37OO Should death oe,
to the parents guardians.
Sick Benefits From s15o s4oo per month paid week
90 cents rs cents and 81 week, respectively The high
monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits
Monthly Dues and Taxes.The monthly dues cen
cents 20 CENTS respectively just the
decide Ell Taxes 10 cents annually paid semanngaly Janus
stock which makes his policy sefsupporting, with baaI
each year.
The colored American., 1900-05-05
CLASS B TABLE.

Glass Policies follows.
CLASS TABLE
The colored American., 1900-05-05

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-30
WHAT MIGHT BE DONE.

In what manner Cairo and other riv.
er cities, and the country generally, are
losers by the heavy drain upon the re
sources Of the country in carrying ON
the Philippine war is thus tersely set
forth by Mr.. Andrew Carnegie:
"A 1.-THE of the cost of maintaining
our sway over the Philippines would
improve our internal waterways; build
the Nicaragua canal; construct a water
way 10 the ocean from great lakes, an in
LAND canal along the Atlantic seaboard
and canal across Florida, saving 500
miles Of distance between New York and
New Orleans; connect Lake Michigan
with the Mississippi; deepen all the
harbors upon the lakes; build a canal
from Lake Erie tNthe Allegheny river
slack water through movable dams the
entire length Of the Ohio river TO Cairo;
thoroughly improve the upper and low.
er Mississippi river and all our seaboard
harbors. AL; these enterprises would be
as nothing in cost in comparison with
the sums required for the experiment Of
possessing the Philippine Islands 1000
miles from our shores.
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THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.

Every Monday and Thursday a news
paper as good as a magazine-and bet
ter, for il contains the latest by tele-
graph as well as interesting stones-is
sent to the subscriber Of the Twice a
Week" Bepnblic, which Is only 81 year.
The man who reads the Twice a
Week" Republic knows all about affairs
political, domestic and foreign events; is
posted about the markets and CONNER
cial matters generally.
The woman who reads the Twice a
Week" Republic gathers a bit of valu-
able information about household affairs
and late fashions and recreation in the
bright stories that come under the head
ing of both fact and fiction. There is
gossip about new books and dozen
other topics Of especial interest 10 the
wide awake man and woman.
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permitted by the New York constih-
ton OF 1894 and several cities have ex-
perimented with the new idea. In Buff.
falloft was complete success. The
Courier Of that city says that 1.-The speed
and ease with which the voting was con
Quoted and the mechanical accuracy OF
the count were favorably commented
upon by all. Not single district was
there any question raised as to the cor
rectness of the count, and the returns
were brought to the center of the city
and tabulated IN a very short time"
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RESPONSIBILITY ON THEM.

Democrats are entitled to what salts
faction they can get out Of the fact that
their political opponents, having a ma
jority in both houses Of Congress, and a
President to sign their bills, have all
the power needed to pass any laws nec-
essary for the next four years. They
will have TO go on record for the trust
question which they straddled in the
campaign. They win have TO 90 on rec.
ord ON the dependent colonies question
the imperialism question and revise the
unpopular war tax The Democrats
cannot hinder you now gentlemen pro
coed
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ENORMOUS
INDEMNITY.

London, Nov. 2S.--Doctor Morrison.
wiring % the Times from Pekin today
says:
The foreign ENJOYS have agreed 20
two proposals thrt were previously re
iected. owing 10 lack Of unanimity
These are SIR Ernest Satow's proposal
that China should agree TO recast the
commercial treaties, and the Italian
proposal that China should agree to
foreign financial control as guarantee
OF the Indemnity.
"The delay IN the presentation of the
JOINT uOte is due TO the postponements
OF the nOme governments. This IN
creases die difficulties of the position
and aggravates the dislocation OF trade
and iinance especially the collection OF
inland revenues. At the lowest estl-
mate the indemnity is computed TO be
GO,O0OD pounds sterling, or three hun
dred millions of dollars.
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l N 7 K r + S T l N G.
RIVER NEWS ITEMS.

The Steamer Peters Lee Is due down
early this morning.
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The handsome sidewheel steamer,
City Of Pittsburg, Of the White Collar
Line, leaves Cincinnati Sunday, for
Memphis, in place OF TIM New South,
laid up for repairs.
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The Cherokee, formerly hot favorite
with Hickman folk, has been renamed
City Of Chester" TO run between ST.
Louis and Chester, III.
++4+
All the feeders into the upper Ohio
have been rising for a week, thus Civ
ing a good stage of water for the coal
trade. Many tows are now en- route
South. and others are to follow shortly,
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River men doubt the feasibility Of the
"Chicago to the Gulf" deep water idea
Imagine, for instance, the Lucania, En-
press Of China. or Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse anchored opposite Hickman. Ye
gods and little fishes, what a dream!
nm
The Hill City, recently sunk opposite
Memphis has been raised.
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II is not generally known that the
Mississippi river runs up hill. Itwould
seem impossible at first glance, but the
government surveys shows that the
mouth is higher than the source.
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FOR COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized TO announce S. ID.
LUTKN as a candidate for re election
70 the office of County Court Clerk,
subject TO the Democratic primary
election, to be held April eth. 1901.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
LON BISFoRD as q candidate for the
office Of County Court Clerk, subject
20 the action of the Democratic pri-
mary to be held April 6. 1901.
VIZ are authorized to announce ARCH
T.. BRKvARD as a candidate for the Of
fee Of County Court Clerk, subject to
the Democratic primary, to be held
April 8, 1901.
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FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce Mr.. w.
A. NAYLoR as a candidate for Sheriff
Of Fulton County, subject 10 the action
Of the Democratic Primary on April
9th, 1901.
We are authorized TO announce GEORGE
CARPENTER as a candidate for the Of
fee of Sheriff of Fulton County, sub.
ject 70 the Democratic primary cleo
ton to be held April 9th, 1901.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. +.
ToBR WRIGHT as a candidate FOR the
Office of Sheriff Of Fulton county,
subject to the action Of the Democrat
ic primary, April 8, 1901.
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S62,4TI,479

The Kentucky State Railroad Com
mission in its assessment just complet-
ed fixes the value Of railroad property in
the State at s52,47i, 47s, an increase Of
more than six million dollars over last
year. The total railroad mileage in the
State is 3O54 miles, eleven miles less
than last year.
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POLICY IN THE PHILIPPINES

The account of last weeks doings in
the Philippines comes prefaced with the
announcementthat it is the first uncen-
sored news by cablegram since the
American occupation, more than two
and half years ago.
This first uucensored cablegram re-
port considerable increase in Filipino
and American activity in the field dur
ing the last week, consequent upon the
termination Of the rain, which enables
forces TO operate. In all parts of the ar
chipelago the natives are showing signs
of increased restlessness sometimes even
attacking garrisoned towns where the
American force are insufficient TO retail
late.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.


We are authorized TO announce Mr.. EN-
NETT w. Roach as a candidate for the
office OF County Superintendent of
Common Schools of Fulton county.
subject TO the action OF the Democrat
ic primary to be held April 6, 1901.
We are authorized TO announce Miss
Dora MRAcHAM SMITH as q candidate
for the Office of Superintendent OF
Common Schools OF Fulton county,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary, April 8, 1901.
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FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce TEos.
b. LAsNoM. as a candidate for the Of
fee Of Tax Assessor, subject to Dem
ocratic primary TO be held April 8,
1901.
We are authorized to announce LUTHER
WArsoE as a candidate for the Office
Tax Assessor, subject TO the Demo
cratic primary, to be held April 6, 1901,
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II. +. REMLEY.

In this issue is the annonce-
ment Of Henry +. Remley as a candi-
date for County Attorney. He is a
young iawoer Of fine promise. Of excel
lent character, high toned, honorable,
brave and gallant, end well qualified for
the place. He is now County Attorney
by appointment.
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COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized TO announce HIRAM
KKABBY as a candidate for County
Judge Of Fulton county, subject to the
Democratic primary Of April 9, 1901.
We are authorized TO announce j. i.
MANKsK as candidate for Judge Of
the Fulton Court. subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary, to be held
April 8. 1901.
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BECKHAM
AND BRIDE,

Frankfort. KY, Nov. 27.-Governor
Beckham and his bride returned here
this morning at 1918 o'clock via the G..
and o. They were met by the govern
or's mother at the station. also by a
number Of the state officials and went at
once 10 the executive mansion. The
mansion has been excellently refitted
for the reception Of the bridal couple.
Mrs. Jas. 5, Fetter, relative of the
governors family assisted Mrs. Beck
ham in the furnishing Of the house.
Gov. Beckham relieved acting Govern
or Garter at noon and the latter left at
once for his home in Anderson county.
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HEIRS WANTED.
ITO Hickman Courier.

HoUsToS, TEX, Nov. %, 1900
Dear Sir II am looking for the heirs
of Mary A, Harriet, and Emily A. Colt.
They went to your state before 1885 with
their brother, Daniel p, Cot, he married
and went TO Texas in the year 1885,
leaving the sisters in your state. Any
information will be received with
9hanks. Yours truly,
HENRY MALUGEN.
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INTERNATIONAL
STOCK FOOD.

The only stock food that gines paying
results, positive reliable guarantee h
printed on every, package. This guar
antee means what it says viz, il the
preparation is used according 10 direc-
tions and fails you get a refund of your
money. We want you to understand
that we are doing business ON exactly
the same plan that one honorable farm
er wonld sell and guarantee anything to
one Of his neighbogs. In IntsrnatiOn
Stock Food you get
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10 NOONON.

In this issue is the announcement Of
Uncle 10 Noonon as a candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Jailer. The
county never had a better Jailer, nor
cleverer man. What more need be
saidf
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OLD GOLD wHIsKEY.

The genuine OLD GOLD WaIsXEY
can be obtained in Union City, Tenn,
from w X. Webster. only. ANY other
dealer there Offering it, or claiming to
have it, h practicIng a fraud.
THIxToN, MTLLETr o. Co,
Distillers, Owensboro. XIV.
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Notice to the Farmers.

IL is our purpose 10 buy corn again
this season in Hickman, paying at all
times the highest cash market price.
We haYesrranged with Mr. w. NJ. Shaw
iatest-improved Fairbanks scales, aud
will have his Office &C the scales We
will be remembered az having kept up
prices on corn at Hickman the past two
seasons.
Thanking you for past patronage, and
soliciting continuance of same. we are
Very truly.
MORGAN HARDY GRAIN Co,
Union City. Tenn
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Com n issiOner's Notice.
WILTON CIRCUIT COURT.

FULTON CIRCUIT COURT.
j. NJ. Whiting, Plaintiff,
Vs. Equity
Tom Dillon, sr., admir-, Def't,
Notice is hereby given 10 the creditors
OF Mary KnoerT, decd, that the under.
signed, Commissioner of the Fulton
Circuit Court, under an order in the
above styled cause, Will attend az his
Office on the corner of jackson and Ken
lucky streets. from the date hereof until
the ist day of the next January term
Of this court, 1901 TO receive and hear
proof of claims against said decedent /:
and that all claims not presented 10 him
and proven rs required by law, within
the time specified above. will be forever
barred.
w. Il. TAYLOR,
Mast. Com'r Fulton Circuit Court.
BY Ton DILLON, SR., Deputy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-30

WHEN you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose of Cham.
berlain's Stomach aud Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowels,
making You feel like "A new mau For
sale 10y Cowgirl d Cowgirl, Hickman,
and A. M. Shaw. State Line.
lkS- Insure your life in the Pennsyl.
yania Mutual. Special new features.
For further information, see Miss JEs.
SIZE OUTTEN, agent.
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To remove a corn or bunion First
soak the corn or bunion in warm water
to soften it, then pare il down as close
ly as possible without drawing blood
apply Chamberlain Pain Balm twice
daily, rubbing vigorously for five min.
utes at each application. A corn plas.
ter should be worn for a few DAYS To
protect il from the shoe. Asa general
liniment for spralns, bruises, lameness
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-30
ANOTHER GREAT NEWSPAPER
EXPERIMENT.

The Rev. DIR. Parkhurst, of New York
City, backed by a number of million
aires, il Is announced will start a great
Daily paper in that city, non partisan,
non-sectarian, ito print all the news, TO
tell the truth always, and 10 lead pub
lie opinion without in the slightest re-
gard what effect the publishing Of the
truth will have upon money receipts OF
the Office. Surely such great paper is
needed, not one bnt many; but this
great paper is doomed failure. II will
be remembered that the Rev. Mr.. Shell
don, out at Topeka, Kas, last year was
much heralded in the experiment of
trying to publish daily newspaper as
Christ would publish it. 1t was fail
ure. 1t was not perceptibly better than
the average honorably conducted pa
pers. BE the intention Of such publish.
ers good, these millionaire publishers
cannot always protect themselves from
fake news and bf0des they are muchly
human and naturally will color their
publication to their own peculiar ideas
of truth and Of what is right and wrong
and large number Of the public as
honest and honorable as they are, will
pronounce their work selfish, hypocrit-
ical, and maybe dishonorable. There
are no perfect men, and as long as this
be true, there will be no perfect news
papers.
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FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized 10 announce Mr..
HENRY +. RRMLEY, as q candidate
for the Office Of County Attorney, sub
iect TO the Democratic primary to be
held April 6, 1901.
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FOR JAILRR.

We are authorized TO announce Mr.. 10
NooNoN as a candidate for re election
to the Office Of Jailer of Fulton coun-
ty, subject 70 the Democratic primary,
70 be held April 8, 1901.
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Three Feeds
For
One Cent.

IL is guaranteed 10 save corn and oats
Gives horse new life and strength.
Keeps brood mares and colts healthy.
Purifies the blood and keeps IL pure.
Keeps farm horses in perfect condition
viii make your mules thrive
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VOTING BY MACHINERY.

Voting by machinery is the next step
In political progress. The use of ma
chinery to record and count votes was
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UMBRELLA LOST

At the Episcopal Church, with letters
j. II. ID. plainly marked. Please return
j. II. DoDDs.
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~ We have just returned from mar
ket buying a large line Of Buggics and.
Harness. We have now on hand some
Of our best grade OF Buggios that We
will give you bargain In to make room
for new stock r.. Il. REEvEs a 90.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted 70 me, by note or
account. are hereby notified that their
accounts have ocen placed m the hands
Of Mr.. Ira Green tor collection. He can
be found at the post Office. Please call
on him az once and settle, ms ! need the
money
Respectfully, G.. r BARTLETT.
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International Stock Food
3 FEEDS FOR 1 CENT.

Guaranteed TO cure OF prevent HOG
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ed If L ever fails, and you are TO be the
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we willpresent a stock book that contains
more fine engravings of stock than you
can get in book costing you $1,000. IL
contains a reliable, practical and finely
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IN regard 10 many accident and diseases
horses are liable 10 have al any time.
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G. E. EAKER,
General Grocer,
Powell Block, Clinton st.

Having purchased the Grocery Stock Of
9 Bondurani, would be- pleased 20
have all old friends TO call. Fresh Goods
and Choice Bargains.
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TO HAVE GOOD TEETH

TO HAVE GOOD TEETH
il is essential that You take good care Of
them. A little care now and you'll
never regret Il years tn come.
Our careful examinations and work
mark our professional services rs dis
tinctly superior aud satisfactory. Moth
ing too difficult for our skill.
Charges that are met with pleasure
Drs. MCCALL A DISMUkES.
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J. a MCCLURE,

Orders will receive prompt attention
at NJ. b. Shaw's Sons Department Store