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The colored American., 1900-09-22


The New York journal, the leading
Bryan organ, is very much impressed by
the scoring which MIR. Pullen OF North
Carolina gave Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt, in his speech at the Boston Busi-
ness League meeting, for his attitude
in his "History of the Rough Riders"
towards the Afro American troops who
went up San Juan Hill with him. The
Democrats are making much Of the
incident all along the line.
When 1t comes to boundless impu-
dence and insolence in politices the
Democrats have always held hands that
"beat the deck"
1t Is true that great many Afro
Americans feel resentful towards Colo
mel Roosevelt, the same as Mr.. PuIlen,
and do not hesitate to show 1t. 1t is to
be regretted that Colonel Roosevelt
made the publication and hes refused
to withdraw it or qualify it; but we
concluded when Colonel Roosevelt was
nominated at Philadelphia that enough
had been made of the incident and that
In the interest Of party success it should
be closed. 1t was easy enough to reach
this conclusion when the official record
ofColonel Roosevelt was compared with
that of Mr., Stevenson, the Democratic
candidate for the Vice-Presidency.
As aClvil Service Commissioner Colo
mel Roosevelt never bothered about the
color OF candidate desiring to enter
the Federal service; all candidates stood
or fell on their merits. When he was
Mr, Cleveland's First Assistant Post
master General Mr. Stevenson cut of
every black head that came within the
swing of his ak, for he was dough-
faced Democrat before the war, and
has not now and never had any love
for an Afro-American. As Police
Commissioner in New York Colonel
Roosevelt declared his Willingness to
appoint Afro-Americans on the police
force il applicants should comply with
the requirements, but none applied.
Az Governor of New York, while he
designated no Afro o-American to a DO
sitlon Of salaried dignity, two were ap-
pointed on honorable commissions.
and when the long fight for justice and
fair play and equality in the public
school system Of the State reached q
point where final leg islation was need
ed, it was extremely fortunate for the
race that man of Governor Roose.
velt's positive character and fairmind.
edness was in the Executive office. 1t
Was at his instance that the legislation
was made to cover the entire State, in
stead OF single county, and that
prompt action was secured through q
special message on the subject which
ne sent to the Legislature. There is
neither reason nor fairness in :sroast-
ing candidate with such a record
when Mr.. stevenson's record toward Us
has no redeeming feature whatever.
Colonel Roosevelt is strong, brave
man and we hope he will get elected to
she nigh Office for which he Is candi-
1ate.-The New York Age.
The colored American., 1900-09-22
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der the law the President is powerlesF
to send troops to quelI riots until calico
upon by governor of state.
Strange, isn't it, that the dem attic
party has instituted all the he-esiej and
isms and political inconsistencies in the
country: greenbackism, fiat moneyism,
rag babyism, repudiatienlsm, free
tradeism and Bryan free silverism?
The Crumpacker bill looking to the
reduction Of representation in Congress
OF those southern states which have
passed discriminating laws against the
Afro American will be passed by the
next Congress. 1t will guarantee to
the race political liberty.
The charge has been made that the
republican party is trying to get rid of
the Afro'American voter. This is re-
futed by the fact that the race has been
given more recognition under the Nc
Klnley regime than at any time since
the party has been in power.
During the SpanishsAmerIcan war
Afro'Americans were called upon to as
sist in maintaining national honor and
defending the country's flag. For the
first time in the history of the country
a regiment composed of Afro.Ameri'
cans, and Offered by men of the race
from colonel down to corporal, was
sent to Cuba. This event occurred un'
der the Mckinley administration.
Pitchfork Tillman in a speech de-
livered in the Senate of the United
States, February "a, 1900, said: 81
know nothing about other states, but
acknowledge openly and boldly In the
sight Of God that We did our level best
to keep every Negro in our state from
voting" 1t is generally conceded that
pillman will be member of Bryan's
cabinet in case Of democratic SUCCESS.
Freedom is the rock upon which
the republican party was builded and
now rests. Liberty is the great repub-
liosn doctrine for which the people
went to war and for which a million
lives were offered and billions OF dol
lars expended to make it a lawful
legacy of all Without the consent of
master or slave" ."-President MeKin
ley in his letter accepting renomina.
tion.
'The republican party does not have
to assert Its devotion to the Declaration
Of Independence. That immortal in
strument Of the fathers remained un
executed until the people under the lead
OF the republican party in the awful
clash OF battle turned its promise into
fulfllment. It wrote into the consti
tuition the amendments guaranteeing
political equality to American citizen.
ship, and 1t has never broken them nor
counseied Others. in breaking them.
President William Mckinley in his
letter accepting denomination.
A curious and grotesque feature of
this campaign is the fact that the
whites OF North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Mississippi and Louisiana and
their sympathizers in the d1stranchise.
ment Of the Afro.Americans of the
South are the defenders of the political
rights Of the Filipinos. Think of the
nerve of Tlllman, who boasts that his
The colored American., 1900-09-22

he spoke st the auditorium. There were
many py minent Afro Americans on
the stss which he noted. After the
meetin. sort of reception was held at
the resio nee of a leading citizen and
several hundred white men were pres.
ent. but no Afro-Amer1cans. When the
bulk Of the crowd had gone select few
gathered around the dining table and
had q general good time. Suddenly Nc
Kinley turned to bis host and said: CAT
the meeting tonight noticed a num-
ber of bright, Intelligent Afro Ameri-
cans both on the stage and in the aud
fence, why Is 1t do not see them here?'
The host and others offered some SOFT
of fimsy excuse, bat as a matter OF
fact they were not invited. This story,
which is told by gentleman who was
present. shows that McKiuley believed
that the Afro-Americans who were
prominent enough in politics to be given
seats on the stage should have been In
vited to the reception which followed.
Re-elect,M Mckinley and the free silver
craze will never be Eesurrected.
Free silver, free trade and free whis-
key form the democratic shibboieth.
Work, work, work night and day un-
I'll election and Mckinley will be re-
elected.
Remember that battles are won by
massing forces and outnumbering the
enemy.
There are about 1S,267 Afro-Ameri-
cans In the public service Of the United
States.
At every national convention the re-
publican party has pledged itself in
favor of universal liberty.
It was Barnum who said that the
American people liketo be humbugged.
That is what inspires Bryan.
Hurrahing for Mckinley will not
elect him. You must work and when
election day comes get out the voters.
Get and hustle; see your neighbors
and your neighbors' neighbors, and in
duse them to vote the republican
ticket.
Take of your coat and work for Ne
Kinley until the Of November Q. Then
We can shout and yell until we are
hoarse.
The Afro-Ameriesns of the country
have shared in the prosperity with
which we have been blessed under the
Mckinley administration.
In 1895, the wage eaFners, many of
them, are advocating measures, which
if carried out would inevitably bring
upon themselves and families misery
and want.
Afrs-Americans In the service Of the
United States Government draw more
than s5. .OOO, 600 in salaries every year.
The majority Of these were appointed
BY Mckinley.
One of the most prominent and pc
cullar characteristics OF MI. Bryan is
the dogmstic arrogance with which he
asserts the most ridiculous absurdities
as evident facts.
The record shows that mere Afro.
Americans have employment in the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
IN SOCIETY.

Misses Julia and Della Gray, of
South Jacob street, very pleasantly en-
tertained a number of their friends
Thursday evening in honor of Miss
Clara Smith and Mr.. Gus Myers. who
are to be married s7ortly. The even
ing was enjoyably passed in dancing
and other amusements. Refreshments
were served at a seasonahle hour.
Those present were Misses Clara
Smith, Dora Cook, Lizzie Stein, Anna
Beltz, Esther Plues, Bertha Cook.
Julia Gray. Pearl Ritz. Della Gray.
Marie Brett and Messrs. Fred Elig.
Jesse Miller, Gaylord Morgan, Frank
Clarity, Daily Larkins, VIII Stein, Wall
ter Gray, Harry Stein, Bernard Wills,
Gus Meyers. Frank Braunstroop and
Frank Leslie.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
Another Dog story.

The Republicans who returned from
the Parkersburg convention told rather
a good story on one Of the number
from this city. The gentleman in
question is quite dog fancier, and
seeing a canine of many good points
straying aimlessly about the Parkers-
burg streets he corraled the dog, and
had him boxed up for shipment to
Wheeling. Then the gentleman went
to the convention and took his seat.
About the time things were getting
interesting a message was sent to the
clerks desk. and was read out in open
meeting. The writer wanted to know
If Mr.. Blank was in the hall, and If
so, 10 please step to the door at once.
Mr.. Blank went to the door, and was
confronted by very indignant lady.
who demanded her dog. She got 1t,
and the joke is on the Wheeling man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

John Evans, of the South Side, was
badly burned by an accident while he
was engaged in his work at the Bel
mont blast furnace, on the South Side,
yesterday morning about half-past
four o'clock. He was finishing up his
work for the night and was standing
in front of the furnace. A few of the
bricks blew out, followed by a rush
of hot gas, and the unfortunate work.
man was thrown violently to the
ground. Mr.. Evans endeavored to get
up and was again thrown to the
ground by another gust of hot gas.
AS a result he was very painfully
burned on his face, neck and chest,
and there is some fear that he inhaled
some of the flames. He was cared for
by his fellow workmen and later re-
moved to the North Wheeling hos
pital, where his burns were properly
attended. On inquiring at the hospi-
tai at a late hour last night it was
learned that Mr. Evans was resting as
easily as could be expected. While
the result of his injuries cannot be de-
termined at present it is thought that
he will recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
THREE TOUGH CHARACTERS
ONE OF THE MEN SHOT
AND DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED BY
MARSHAL THOMPSON.
The Men Were All Armed and Were
Well Equipped with Burglar
Tools-A Considerable Quantity Of
Notions Captured With Them-The
Case a Mysterious One.

Yesterday afternoon Marshal
Thompson and Officer Meister, of
Bridgeport, were called to Wheeling
Greek, two and one-half miles west of
Bridgeport, where three tramps were
creating some disturbance. When
the two officers arrived they found
three men in one building, which
was an old structure, and it was said
no one was living in 1t. Officer Meis-
ter went to the back door and
Thompson went to the front door.
There he met man who immediate
ly struck the Marshal a hard blow in
the mouth, staggering him for mo-
ment. The man stepped out of The
house and placed his hand to his
hip pocket and started to run. The
Marshal thought he was going to
shoot and pulled his revolver and shot
the man through the back. He ran
about two hundred yards before he
was caught, and then he resisted so
much that he had to be handcuffed.
Meister arrested the other two men
and when searched found revolver
on each, loaded, and in the mans
overcoat, who was shot, revolver
was also found. All three were
brought to the Jail in Bridgeport. A
doctor was called for the wounded
man, but failed to locate the ball.
Medicine was given him and he was
placed in cell and made as comfort
able as possible. The other two were
also placed in cell. The wounded
man vomited considerable and SEEM
ed to suffer much pain. When a
careful search was made OF the men
and the house they were in, con-
siderable amount of notions were
found, also a complete outfit of bur-
glar tools. The notions consisted of
handkerchiefs, socks, knives, revolv-
ers, and large amount of cartridges.
They will probably get hearing to-
day. Soon after they were arrested
a Register reporter called at the jail
and talked to the men. One man
gave his name as Harry King, from
Canton, O., and said he was on his
way to Parkersburg, but had fell in
with the others and had spent day
with them. The other man was
James Yost, of Bridgeport and said
he had been away for few years,
but when the two were asked who the
man was that was shot they said
they did not know his name or where
he was from. AS to their past ca
reer, they would say nothing, but
this trio have probably figured in
some of the robberies in this vicin-
ity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
BENWOOD MAN DEAD.
Frank Higgins Passed Away After
An Illness of Pneumonia.

Frank Higgins Passed Away After
An Illness of Pneumonia.
Frank Higgins, OF Benwood, who
was taken to the County Infrmary a
few days ago. died of pneumonia on
Thursday evening. Deceased was
forty-nine years of age and was we'll
known in the industrial town. 1t is
reported that while laboring under "a
temporary fit of insanity, brought on
by acute suffering, he attempted to
commit suicide Wednesday last by
slashing his throat with a razor. He
asked his nurse to bring his vest to
the bedside. 1t was not known that
the vest contained a razor and his re-
quets was complied with. AS soon
as Higgins got the garment in his
possession, he took out the razor and
cut a severe cash in his throat before
the nurse succeeded in wrenching
the weapon out of his hand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
Gymnasium Shoes with rubber
soIes. in white or black, 4Sc, at Me-
Fadden's.
Mr.. Lcrkins's Generous Gift.

Ri Rev. Bishop Donahue. upon his
return from visit to Grafton, Park
ersburg. and other points, found
awaiting him a letter from Mr.. Ed
ward Larkin, who was buried in
Berea, O., yesterday. Mr.. Larkin ap-
peared to realize that death was near
and stated in his letter that he desir-
ed to do something for the charities
Of Wheeling. He enclosed a draft
for 81, 500 to be distributed as follows:
Sisters of the Good Shepherd, 1000:
Girls and Boys Home. $500 each:
new Episcopal residence, $500. He
begged the Bishop to see him before
he died, a request which the Bishop
found it impossible to comply with
under the circumstances
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
ANNUAL DINNER
Of the Boys Scientific Club Given
Last Night.

Last Night.
The members of the Boys Scientific
Club observed the first anniversary of
their organization in a very appropri-
ate manner at the residence of Rev.
]. L. Sooy. D. D., on Chapline street,
last evening. The youths, numbering
twenty-five, assembled at six o'clock.
and half hour later repaired to the
dining apartments of the residence,
where they partook of an elegant
course dinner. Leon White Spargo
acted as POSTMASTER of the occasion
and the responses were as follows:
TOASTS
The B. s. Cts Past.
...-..-.......-.....-Jo Joseph Bodley Brooks
The b. s. C.-Its Future.
Earle McAdams GieSey
The New Recruits: ..-;.-.-.-.-..-.
.................Wi William Thompson Burt
Our Sisters and Other Boys Sisters.
............Wi William Seybold Travis
The West Virginia Hills..............
....................Alb Albert Nelson Rogers
Our Inventor. Harry Loughman Porter
The Club Prophecy Benjamin Stanton
The club, which was organized for
scientific studies. meet every Tuesday
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
Observation-Disclosures

o'clock the Register phone rang, and
this query came in a sweetly femi-
nine voice:
''Will you please tell me who won
the fight?"
'McGovern won in the third
round" was the reply.
Well who won in the second
round?"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
WORK MAY BEGIN
shortly on the Proposed New Tube
Plant at BenwOOd.

Shortly on the Proposed New Tube
Plant at Benwood.
AS mentioned in yesterdays Regis
ter a force of men have been put to
work to drive stakes at the upper end
of the Riverside grounds at Benwood,
and it was reported yesterday that
they are to mark the locations for por-
lions of the new steel tube plant to be
constructed by the recently organized
company. 1t is surmised that the
plant will not be run Independent of
any combine, and may have close
connection with the National Tube
Company. Work may be commenced
on the new plant very shortly. The
concern, it is said, will use new and
improved patents for the manufacture
of wrought tubing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

The Register opens : Subscription
List for the Purpose Of Alternating
the Distress OF Families OF the
Victims.
Late reports from the scene of the
mine disaster near Thurmond, W. Va.
indicate that the first reports of the
loss of life and the consequent distress
to families of the victims were not ex-
aggerated. There is much actual suf-
fering and families are in need of
prompt financial aid.
The Register solicits contributions
to the worthy cause. which will be &C
knowledged each day, and the money
promptly forwarded to the proper au-
thorities at Thurmond. Contributions
may be made in any sum from ten
cents up. The following contributions
head the list:
THE RELIEF FUND.
Wheeling Register $500
Capt. C. G. Wyatt................. 500
Sash OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. LOO
II. u. Grimm. ......................... BOO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
OF INTEREST TO ATTORNEYS.

The Hissom case presents features
of unusual interest, because the main
issue involved is one seldom met with,
and is practically new to West vir-
GINA litigation For this reason the
Register presents three instructions on
behalf Of defendant, for the benefit Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
Certificate Recorded.

The certificate of incorporation Of
the Novelty Machine and Electrical
Company was left for record at Clerk
Robertsons office yesterday. The in
corporators are R. E. Schubart, Char
les Menkemiller, George Z. Kurner.
H. G. Fredericks and A. II. Wiede-
busch. A power Of attorney was given
to A. H. Wiedebusch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

Morris Steinman, Merchant Tailor,
No. 1922 Market street Suits made
to order cheaper than you can buy
ready made Clothing. Give me a call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

But Were Eight to Four ON q Prop
osltfOn to Give Plaintiff $50 DAM
ages-Various Amounts Proposed
From One Cent Up to $S,OOO-An
Ofer to Withdraw the Jury and
Leave the Case to the Court De-
cIined by Counsel for Plaintif-In-
structfons of Interest to Attorneys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

Even persons Of the fair sex were
interested in the outcome Of the
Gardner-McGovern battle In New
York last night A little after ten
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

Had His Face, Neck and Chest
ScOrched by Gusts of Hot Gas
From the Furnace-Hopes for His
Recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
The Haxiett Quotations.

The following New York quotations were
received yesterday by Howard Hazlett &
Son, National Exchange Bank Building:
March 9th Igoo
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
BELMONT WORKMAN
BADLY BURNED

While He Was at Work Early Yes
terday Morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10

Mems double sole solid leather
S1.5O working shoes for $1.25, at Nc
EaddeD's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
High school Notes.

Special BarEain-Men'S $3.50 and
$500 dress shoes for $1.9S, at Me-
Fadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-10
w r. whlte = Co. Quotations.

The following quotations are furnished
by W. r White e Co., National Exchange
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
BUGGY AUCTION SALE.

VEHICLES AT AUCTION At the
Frautz Rody Mfg, Co.'S Repository,
NJ. HOB r.. Exchange St. Saturday,
Juue 30, beginning at . o'clock, p. m.
As we have decided to discontinue
our salesroom we viii therefore offer
for sale at public auction the follow
Ing first class vehicles, viz:
|. Driving wagon with Bailey Pneu-
matte Gear, Ball hearing axles, Ak
ron pneumatic tires, whip cord trim
ming-a strictly up-to date driving
wagon, with all the latest improve
ments, worth $3.50.
:: Driving wagons With regular bug
Gy running gears; long distance
aXles, wood hub wheels. steel tires,
open rubber head springs. Railey
hangers, rubber pad steps, whip cord
trimming; worth S75 each.
l Phneton, latest style, with Dalzell
one thousand mile axles. wood huh
wheels, steel tires, Rowland open
rubber head springs, trimmed with
20 or blue broadcloth; hand buffed
full leather top. A first class phae,
ton worth 500. A.Ib
!. phaeton, latest style, with long
distance axle. wood huh wheels,
steel tire, open rubber head spring
trimmed with Is OF, green cloth
leather quartcr-top, worth $50.
Plano Box Bnggies, end spring gear
Long Distance aXles, open head
springs, Bailey hangers, rubber pat
steps, wood hub wheels. steel tires
heavy blue cloth trimming. These
are two good buggles worth 500 each
4. Straight sill surrey, canopy top
late style, roomy seats, trimming
blue cloth, worth $3.50.
Also 3 Portland Sleighs with solid hicll
DRY benches. clipped iron work; trim
med In plush and green cloth, woril
$40 each
All the above will positively he sol,
to the highest bidder, on June 30th
pm.
Terms q months, note with approve,
security. on less 3 per cent for cash
5660
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
LEG BROKEN.
Result Of an Accident to an Akron
Firemen.

Captain G. g. Smith OF aingine
House No, :, In an accident Sunday
evening, got his right leg broken, Mr..
Smith is off on u vacation, and is
camping at Long Lake park. lie start
ed TO drive 90 Akron sunday evening,
and while en- route 10 this city, the
horse he was driving became frighten-
ed, and jumped on . bank along the
road, throwing Mr.. Smith against a
wheel of the buggy with such force
that his leg was broken. lie managed,
however to continue the journey to
Akron, and the INJURY was attended to
| by DR.. j. l.. Lee.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
And Sill He Failed.

He flattered himself that he was a
clever man. and he decided to propose
in clever way.
"The use of shall and will always
puzzled me-" he said rehectively. II
never know just which is the correct
word to use"
"The rule is very simple" she re
piled innocently. "Just remember
that
"Oh, never mind the rule" he inter
rupted. "Just tell me which is cor
rect-I shall marry YOU or I will mar
ry your"
Neither" she answered promptly
Cincinnati Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
Fami7y ResembInuce.

A yonng gentleman took his little
sister witA him while calling the other
evening at a house where he is regu'
lar visitor. Hhe little girl made her,
self quite ut home and showed great
fondness for on, of the young ladies',
hugging her heartily,
How very affeciAonAte she is" salo
the lady of the house.
Eyes: so like her br'>heT.' responded
the young lady unthinksngl,f Buffalo
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