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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
GLAD Tu BE RELEASED.
Cronje.s Men Were Tired of the
struggle Gronjc's Night March De-

Paardebers. Wednesday, Feb. 2s.-
day afternoon. They extended in
leg ..:::ga, ike Z serpent aeFess the
plain and as far as possible Mere ar-
ranged in commandos The Free stat
ers were llept separate from the Trans
vaalers. The look upon the faces Of the
men as they passed made it impossible
TO arrive al any other conclusion than
that they We're all overjoyea at the res
lease from the daily hell of shell and
shot which they have been experience
ing lately. Many did not even take
the trouble to conceal their delight
from the soldiers guarding them. They
chatted freely with the British. dis
they fought. All the prisoners have
intense admiration FOR the bravery and
pluck Of the Highanders ard they
freely confess they We're incapable of
the dash and SO and pluck Of the Brit
ish Some of the sick prisoners have
given a vivid description of Cronje';
nigh; march. 1t began in panic and
terrible confusion prevailed thruout
Huge Wagons crowded the narrow road
ard there was an utter lack Of order
and desertions We're numerous. From
them also was learned the details Of
the Boer commssariat. The rations
consisted of a pound and half oi
fresh meat daily and a pound and 9
half of coffee, three pounds of snsa.
and five pounds of flour per mar
weekly.
Every man who was off duty visited
the Boer laager yesterday and GROVE
of curious "Tomnies' spent the day il
searching every nook and corner. Wha
might prove useful To the army ha,
been secured and the soldiers We're al
lowed to take whatever they liked. Th
men carried off clothing. kettles. cup
and even umbrellas. The latest report
announce that a large force of Boer
are operating ten miles away on tn
British right front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
SUPPLIES FOR NHN[
Butler Reports Twenty three Wagon
Loads OF Supplies Sent to
Ladysmith.
First Eleven For the Eospital Gen.
Cgeajje Arrives at canetown
Today.
Said TO Re in Detected Mood
His Men Seem Glad to Be
Released.
CASUALTIES AT LADYsN.ITn.

Il CASU AI4TlI.S AL I1ADi iSN'I ".
Since the siege began at Ladysmi'h
the following casualties have occurred
in the garrison:
Officers. Men.
Killed or died of wounds ..... "A 80
Died of disease ,.....s....-.5.... :'ie
Wounded .......... 20 ~
100 Loss
These do not include white civilians
and natives.
London, March IA dispatch from
Butler was received at the VAR Office
this morning announcing that twenty
three wagon loads OF supplies are now
entering Ladysmith, the first eleven
wagons containing hospital comforts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
CALLED TO WASHINGTON.
Professor Moses. of California,
wanlcd on New Philippine Conn
mission

Berkeley cal. March 2.-Professor
Bernard Moses has been hastily sum
nionea To Washington by telegram
from Senator, Perkins 10 consult With
The president in regard to his anticipat-
ed appointment upon the new Philip
/ pine commission. and the professor left
| today fer the capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
McKtnIcy Z; os, TO New York

Washington, March Mckinley and
party left Washington a noon today
for New York, where tomorrow he will
attend the annual dinner Of the Ohio
Society.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02

iutisS whatsvsr. and bs II further
Resolved That ea1is and pronlpI
sctiol should ,e taken to redeem rs
sond faith and the Implied pledges e
.iiis nation as sponsor f6i' TIE future
welfare Of Porto Rico
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
THE LIBRARY BILLS
Legislative Action SO Far Has Been
Entirely Favorable to Their
Passage.
Committees Are Giving Their Sup
port Consolidation Bill Will
Be Carried Thru.
Tax Ferrets May Lose Their occu-
patton The Remley Insurance
Measure Discussed.
cial TO Times Republican.


Special TO Times Republican.
Des AIoines, March 2.-The libarry +
bills are coming right along toward
passage 1'ney have been favorabiy
considered by all the committees that
have handled them. The appropriations
committees are in favor Of the bills f
and that viii insure their passage. The.
house committee decided yesterday i'm
library and the historical department, /
and also the library commission bill. [
The consolidation bill Will be called upl
at almost any time nVw and passed t
When it is carried into effect and tns
new historical building is completed (
and furnished and it Will con-
tain, besides lis present valua /
L bic attractions all the miseel I
laneous books OF the state libra
Try. it viii be a stosehousa OF knewedess
and u center OF intellectual interest
THAT will attract people from all over4
the state and Viii be one u the bess
ard most progressive things The state
/ has done. .Ir. .AlGrich is asking an APP
proprjat.6n Of $1,000 for the tw9 years
/ i'm af,ditifJn Ma, his regular. funds fer the
ln,,rpasa II doing 4 lot Of printing and
binding. catalogIng. classiflcas;on, ete.,
4 that Is necessary 10 put his collection
slin shape FOR the most practical Use He
/ has saf,,etfinss nyer .oeD volumes Of
silnagazi,ie books. newspaper tiies etc,
flthat should be bn,ind. They have. been
4 accommodating for some time because.
4 the departlrent mas not had the funds,
with which 10 bind them. The expense.
Il Of taking care ofatllis large new build
ltlie department. Had only three lttle.
af.coms III the basement OF the state
house.
s -.
Boards of supervisors are authorized
10 af,si. rewards not s. eNpsa.,l $500 for
di rlae capture af persons guilty 5oi, mur-
tl,r. .nansiaushtsi arson, burglary
robbery rape. larceny and embezzle-
llnent by public officers. under a bill BY
81 Wilson, oil Washington. which ssa.s rec
: Commended. to pass this Inarning BY the
house judiciary committee.
Surety companies are TO be allowed
$ lneier slsbill by Ilugnes. If loNa eoun-
! u. 10 give benGs required of saloon
: keepers under the nlulet iaNv Ihe 9al
was Recommended To pass today BY tbs
Z folisr ludieiary- committee Aaotilss
mitsse MAS one BY Edwards amendine
4 the Law which alluws notaries 10 exel-
E cise Their, functions IN counties arjain-
Ing the one in Which they live Tin
! Edwards bill requires that they mus
9 i.sve their certificates flied in til'
comfy III which they propose to a.
9 business and q record of the same kel,
s in the Office u the secretary Of state.
$50
The bank and banking committee 8
> the house has recommended to pass
bill repsalilie The law that prohibit
sayirgs banks from paying director
3 far services rendered. The Dows bii
t. permitting trust eompanies 60 act Il
guardians. trustees, etc, Vas recon
1, MS nt.ed TO pass.
al
i. The so-calied tax ferrets that are be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
THE sen ATE.
California Against Trade Treaties
With France and jamaica.


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fea' t1t' da9Pllatl s. s''el'i' . lti'.s
on the i,''ssasl'sti8 1R i'ltatS'i 51li' se.4s' IS
lished ii Manila ssnee the Sinerseafl DC
acapation and the amount 81 iiqupr sale;
th-,.e
The o.lair then laid before tae soma
tthe fnessase 81 issa itf'#si & fli concern
ling the reysnue e9l}eeted or ffito
Isiean praduets. Which was refstfed te
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4 solution was offered ps i'urner,
lof WASHINGTON. aireeting ihs secret al'N
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lIear addressed lis senate 81 support
al eluay,s right u a seat in the body
la the closing argument III favor pf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
LrowN. IOWA. FRIDAY. MARCH 2. 1900

| litng friend from outside the state /
/ might have in hunting jack rabbit I
HThe senator lives in the Southwest cor I
ner Of Chickasaw county. Suppasing a
/ friend were TO visit him and they WereE
/ 10 start out to hunt rabbits they would t
1 have to go to the county seat. soma /
oishteen miles, and pay slie5p for a
ticense for the friend 70 shoot. Then
lif they started the rabbit IN the scna
itor's land and he ran nt1 another
mans land they would haze 70 50 Il
LIND that man and get his written cpn- |
i sent hefoie the visitor could puisge the
rabbi, 'risa :,an svas 3. ',anoe4A
4 They found him in his fi@lf and thenI
i hi had to go back to his house and get
4 writing materials with which to writel
4 his permission 10 hunt en his land.
4 Agaii5 lesuming the chase. the rabbit
by this time was found to have goneI
l8aeress tfesline into Floyd county Them
4 il wits necessary TO 50 20 the county,
seat of Floyd county distant ten erI
fifteen miles. and take ont a license
FnuMt UP the man on whose land the
rabbit was supposed 10 be in Floyd
county and secure his permission sal
hunt. The next turn If the rabbit took
him into Butler county and he epsra
tian had 10 be repeated. During ,lle8
: trip st,s the county seat of EiIiler conn
q ty, thirty miles away the rabbit had
!, moved ever into Bteinei county, 50
81 that it became necessary 10 suspend
4 operations again and make a journey
/. Ito Waverly ard get a permit TO hunt in
Il Bremer county. Returning. If the
pl sportsman had good luck TO capture
Il the rabbit Il would have cost him sA2
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
fn&xla.lQ
tishop Gilbcrt Dend.

st. Paul. March a-The Rt. Rev.
Mahlon n. Gilbert bishop coadjutor of
the diocese OF Minnesota (Episcopa-
lian), died at o'clock this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02
T.-R. BULLE 81.
NOTICEABLE new Today
The Weather

The Weather.
1owa-Fair tonight and Saturday,
with colder in the east and south to-
night.
lllinois-Fair tonight and Saturday;
coolerin the north and central tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-02

Roberts Guest or Rhodes.
Kimberley. March 2.-Roberts and
Kitchener We're the guests of Cecil
Rhodes while here.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

Clark Hampton, she wonderful young
colored artist, has placed life size piet
ure, "The Pointers" on exhibition in
the circuit court room at Cincinnati
The judges were so impressed with the
picture that they offered TO have it hung
in their private room. The late Miss
Christine Sullivan said, two years ago,
when Hampton was but nineteen, that
he did not have an equal iii the West
Menelik, the negus Of Absynis, will
be the guest Of the French government
during the Paris Exposition. The negus
is Negro ruler in Africa. What will
make noteworthy this visit is that he
is to be fe.ed by the Princess de Castel
lane, daughter OF the famous specule
tor, Jay Gould, of whom the New York
Journal sarcastically speaks as one
having begun his fortune off the profits
Of pc ddled rat'traps. Here in Anne RIGA
the Princess was accustomed to con-
slider black royalty as Indispensable to
the balance Ofa modern kitchen. Now
and in France, what q change!
Six Negro lodges in Chicago of the
Grand United Order of Old Fellows
have had plans prepared for an assem-
bly, hall and lodge rooms to cost SAC, 900
The structure will be three stories high,
having frontage of fifth five feet and
depth of $50 The ground was pur-
chased year ago and the money to
erect the building is IN the treasury.
The first floor Of the building will have
two stories in the front, one on each
side of the main entrance leading to the
auditorium. This hail will seat 1000
people. The corner stone laying oere-
monies were beld May 1 The build
ing will be completed in October.
The colored American., 1900-05-12
The First Mrs. Frederick Douglass.

The Anna Murray Douglass Union
gave highly enjoyable social and lit
erary reunion, Thursday evening, from
to II, at the residence of Mrs. Rosetta
Douglass Sprague, 1928 18th street,
north west.
The occasion was to commemorate
and keep green in the public mind the
useful and practical services rendered
by Mrs. Anna Murray Douglass, the
companion OF the great ssge's youth,
and who was his faithful and sympa-
thetie helpmezt throughout his early
struggles in behalf of the race.
An interesting and artistic pro gram
was rendered, including vocal and in
strumental solos by Miss Jeanette Tay'
lOr, Mr. b. 81. Baker and Miss Marie
James; addresses, "My Mother as I re-
call Her." by Mrs. Rosetta Douglass
Sprague; Power Of Organization" by
Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, and 'Object
of the Union" by Mrs. Rosetta Lawson,
National Organizer w. @. T. U. Others
who spoke were Mr.. A. 81. Garfield,
Miss Rosabell Sprague and E. Garnet.
Riley.
The refreshment committee consist.
ed OF Miss Frances A. Riley, Chairman,
Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, Mrs. Woody,
Mrs. @. w. Childs and Mrs. Rosetta
Sprague.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

THE LEADING RACE JOURNAL is TIE
GEORGIA a REPU BLICAN, real live Ne.
gro eekly newspaper, published every Sat
urday morning, at two dollars a year. It is
recognized as the leading Negro newspaper
In the south. In many res poets It is themost
interesting Negro Journal that has vet been
published. Every colored meu, woman and
ohIld should read IT every week. 1t is con.
s1dered an authority on ali subjects of the
day, especially in political matters. a
straig htouts reliable. republican newspaper,
and has ciieH tage among all classes. Sub
ser1ption two dollars year, cash in advance
Send In orders now. payable to j. w. Win.
bish, La Grar ge, Ga.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

GENTS Wanted in every neighborhood d
to take Ord6Ts and deliver the beautiful hfs'
toricaI Sou yenir Portrait Group of the Off :.
GERS OF the Srd North Carolina, U. 8. v. Ia
fantry IL the war with Spain, the first Negro
regiment ever organized and entirely ON
cered by colored men. 1t is beautif,l and
interesting. sells at sight. Price 81. 80 per
cent 10 agents. Shrewd. energetic agents
are making from S2,50 to $500 day. Send a
dollar for sample to canvass with and beg In
at once. Until further netioe address Ca pt
Thomas l.. LeatherwoOd, Publisher, 419 8th
street Augusta. Ga.
The colored American., 1900-05-12
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-A pants maker, (sol
ored, but must have fair knowledge
of the Tailoring Trade. Good chance
Tor right man, must be sober. Every.
thing furnisbed-bosTd, lodging and
Wsshlng. State wages expected.
write at once to E. A. GrigsbY, Box SIS
Scranton, Miss.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

WANTED-An educated young wo.
m an who understands proof reading
and newspaper writing. Experiences
not necessary. Address "U" care Of
The Colored American Office, giving
name, address and experiences, If any.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

An educated man who is married.
and who means business and who has
a little capital will do well to CORE.
spond with sc" care of The Colored
American office. A good investment
for the right person
The colored American., 1900-05-12
AN Excellent Opportunity for Oar
High School Graduates.

Any one with business turn can
earn TWO or three dollars day by tax
Ing up the work laid cut by the Ameri'
can Savings Industrial Com pauy. room
3, 6O9 + stzeet, n. W. ExplanaGicA free
Cali from a. m. to p. m. Only those
whe are willing TO work need apply If.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

The entertainment committee OF the
Second Baptist Lyceum headed by
Miss Minnie Crutchfield, is arranging
to give graLd lawn fete in June.
The colored American., 1900-05-12
MISGELLA LANEOUS.
WANTED ROOMS.

A man and wife wants q suite of
three or four unfinished rooms, heat
and nghT furnished. Must be convent.
ent TO cars. Address "Kouse", care this
office either at $50 am. Or pm.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

FOR SALE. a horse ana carriage, with
harness and license. This team is for public
use and can be had for the small sum of e65
thls bargain is offered for the want and use
OF the money and must be sold, Call at l2e2
18th street NV.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

To the good thinking people Of Wash.
ington, IL you are thinking of given a
party don't forget to consult the Delmo
Koonce.
The colored American., 1900-05-12
Box $40. Louisville. Ry

WANTED-An active young man as
collector. Must be we'll acquainted
With the city. Married man preferred.
The colored American., 1900-05-12
AGENTS WANTED.
Agents Wanted.

Enclose &c stamp for reply, and we will send
particulars telling how you can M AXE fro "a
S75 to 81 so per montb, and also be presents q
with fine Gold Watch. ADDRESS,
SCOTT REMEDY CO.,
Box 57e, Louisville. Ry,
The colored American., 1900-05-12

DO YOU KNOW that you can get yeur or.
gan or piano Gle ned, polished and tuned SO
that 1t viii look nxe new one? You can
at very small e8pense-frsm sl.60 to 81. 90
Ihe work will be guaranteed or no pay. Call
or send postal To I2U2 18th street NV.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

Lexington, Ky boasts of having six
Negro doctors, two dentists, one drug
glst and three lawyers.
The Negro can be power for good if
be would save more, talk less and act
right.-Savannah Tribune. Deveuax has
"sald it all"
We have too many leaders in coun'
try like this, who are willing to stoop
low for a few dollars. The Parson
Weekly B 'ade.
The second annual session of the
Kentucky State Medical Association Of
Colored Physicians and Surgeons was
held in the city of Lexington on May
8th and 9th.
a project Is on feOt 80 establish san
iarium for Negro cOnsumptiVes in the
South. Southern Pines, n. G., Is spok.
en- OF as a good location for such an in.
stitution.
The new Constitution of Louisiana
has justified the hopes of it's fiamers.
Registration returns show that all but
1000 of the colored vote of the State
has been eliminated.
Mr. William Gray, one of the most
prominent colored men of Minneapolis,
Minn., and for nearly twenty years en-
ployed in the railway postal service,
died last week. Mr.. Or was chief
clerk on his car, and drew a salary Of
1900 year.
The Mississippi Senate has passed the
antilynching bill-24 to 10-which pro-
vides for the dismissal of any officer
who allows a mob to take a prisoner
from him, and for the recovery of $2,-
600 by the heirs of the victim from
members of the mob.
On March 9Th in Carlisle, KY. Robert
Thompson, the wealthiest Afro Ameri
can in that section died, leaving an es-
tate estimated from $500 to SCI, 900
which he had acquired by close appli
cation to number OF enterprises, all of
which We're successful.
w. N. Branch (white) charged with
lyDching LIE Puckett (white) in Sep
rember, 1898, was tried in the Patrick
Country Court, Va, March 81, and he
was convicted and given five years in
the peuitentiary. This makes the sixth
conviction for this crime.
The Grand United Order of Odd Eel.
lows have sent out fine illustrated cal
ender, giving the statistics of the order.
Their adult membership is 2s1 ,432, Fe
male membership 35, $50 and juvenile
membership 12, ,l40 Their capital stock
is 81 O47, ,lSO and their yearly income lie
nearly $500 900. The order has nearly
1000 branches
Bishop NJ. B Salter, Of Charleston, 8.
o., says that the great number of plan
teTs in the South pay the Negroes by
tickets or checks, for which they can
procure goods from stores owned by the
planters. Ia this way the Negro gets
no actual money and is forced to trade
with the store of the planter hiring
him. A reform is needed.
The Mobile Gala Light and Railway
company are fitting up park on the
Bay Shore for the better class OF cOloEed
people. A large pavilion is now being
IL
The colored American., 1900-05-12

FOR SALE. A Fine Building Lot at
Hyattsvtlle Station. Can be bought for Sl45.
Adjoining lots are held for 500 and $3.50. This
offer is tor want of ready cash. Bear in mind
that the electric cars run direct to Hyatts.
vile. See owner at 1902 10th street NV.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

WANTED-A competent pharmacist
for cOl0red drug store. One that has
mac practice. Address with references
Il. E. Perry, P. o. Box IL, Housto n,
Texas.
The colored American., 1900-05-12
CATERESS.

FURNISHED ROOMS AND GOOD
table board st reasonable rates-II2I
nineteenth street. northwest, Boarding
and Lodging. Rooms with modern
improvements. Transient board q
speciality.
The colored American., 1900-05-12

PEACH-LIkE complexion obtained If used directed
VIII turn the skin of black brown four five
shades lighter, and mulAto perfectly white In
forty eight hours shade lighter win be noticeable 1t
does the skin beaeh ozt white. One
Of this preparation all that required if used directed
the skin remaining beautiful without continual VIII
move wrinkles eckes dark spots pimples and black heads
tan and liver spots without harm the skin When
the csor wish stop using preparation The directions and
preparation viii be to for send PossOee
Money Order Express Money Order Registered Letter
viii send il C. o. D. Packed that viii
except receiver TH0S. ID. CRANE Iss w Broad ST.
mOad, Va,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-14
THE LONGFELLOw STATUE
..,,er To Memorial Association From
nfxtrict Com missioner

The District Commissioners nave written
Letter 10 the Rev. Alexander MackaS-
smith. chairman OF the executive commit
tee Of the Longfellow National Memorial
Association, stating that they nave learn
ed with pleasure of the efforts OF the COM
rnittee to secure statue TO the great
American poet. Henry Wads~orth Long
fellow, that shall be alike weH-deserved
acknowledgment of his great CONTRIBUTION
to American literature and an ornament as
a work of art to the national capital
Every attraction" say the Commission
ers. placed in the city of Washington adds
to the interest and pride that every citizen
feels in the capital Of his country and to
the Inspiration and patriotism of all who
visit this city. SO replete with historic as
sociations- We trust there will be a very
general cooperation in the work and the
means provided for carrying out the pro-
ject you have undertaken"