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The colored American., 1900-07-21
Don't Read This !

More than 800 letters were sent cut
from this office last week. They were
all OF the same nature and they treated
the same subject. A great many who
who will read this item received one
of these letters. This Hotice is a re-
minder and f.you have not sent in
what is due on the subscription, you
should send 1t at once. The Oolored
American Is brimful of news and those
who read it and appreciate it should
send along their subscriptions as soon
as they know il to be due.
The colored American., 1900-07-21

the ideal of the average exploiter ofthis
vexed problem but he places character
first. The Learned doctor Is not very
far from being right.
Rev. w. L. Taylor, successor to VIM.
W. Browne as president Of the True Re-
formers Is demonstrating bis ability as
a worthy financial leader. Under his
administration he has made purchases
amounting to s19,s75; and improve.
ments as follows: $12, 900 to the general
Office at Richmond, $4,000 at Ports
mouth. Va, and additions to the Hotel
ReformeF at Richmond adding twenty
two extra rooms at cost OF over SIS 600
making this the finest hotel owned and
operated by the race in this country.
A further summary shows al increase
In the cash balance Of fover one hundred
per cent. above that of last year.
Rev. Joshua 81. Jones, D. D., ma
tive OF South Carolina, graduate of
Claf1in University OF the theological de-
partment of Wilberforce some time
studied at Harvard and Yale Universi.
ties has been unanimously elected pres.
ident Of Wiiberforce. Rev Jones has
been for eight years member OF the
Columbus Ohio school board, is a man
of commanding perso 0al presence, Is
nearly six feet in height, weighs two
hundred snd fifty pounds and is a mod
el Of dignity and genislity.
Now that the cities of Rome and
Augusta, Ga. have enacted ordinances
restricting the Negroes to two or three
last back seats of the street railway ears
and the Negro prefers to walk, the
whites are complaining. The Christian
Index registers the popular will thus:
"By every consideration of justice
and self respect the Negroes of Georgia
are justified in walking rather than be-
ing forced to ride on the rear seats Of
cars that are public conveyances for
every body,
j. Thomas Heard, one of the Georgia
colony mskes|a very liberal offer to his
nome town (Athens) for an organiza-
ton to establish a night school and IL
brary for the colored citizens Of that
place. The scheme is go novel as well
as commendable that more then a pass
ing notice Of 1t is deserved. He pur-
poses an association for the purpose
consisting Of the customary officers but
that no one shall be considered an ap-
plicant for the office Of president, vice
president. secretary, and treasurer, and
board of directors unless he or che
agrees to give 500, SIS, $50, and s25
respectively. Since Mr.. Heard him.
self offers to give 500 it is certain he
will be the first presiding officer. This
offer is open for six months.
The colored American., 1900-07-21

for Europe.
Matt Lewis is making vigorous eff.
fort to give the people of Newport News
q wide awake daily.
Rev. J. NJ. Townsend has been made
the travelling represent ative Of the Mis-
sionary Department of the a. M. E,
Church.
Bishop Abram Grant has selected In.
dianapolis as his place Of residence for
the next four years and the Heosiers
are rejeiced accordingly.
DR.. Daniel II. Williams Of Chicago,
has been added to the taenlty OF the
Meharry Medical school at Nashville,
Tenn. He will give each year course
of Lectures on Operative Surgery.
Booker T. Washington's call to or
gsnize a National Negro Business
League at Boston, Aug. 23d & Gath has
the upanim ous approval of the colored
press as most timely step.
The death of Rev. Alexander Ellis,
DID,, one of the leading Baptist cler-
qymen Of this country occurred couple
of weeks ago at Savannah, Ca, shortly
after that OF his opponent, Rev. E. K
Love.
Prof. Hugh O'Cook of this city, and
Miss Daisy l.. Jackson Of Lynchburg,
we'll known in our city, were quietly
married at Normal, Ala, last week.
Mr. Cook is cue Of the faculty at the
Normal A. & M.College of which Prof.
W. n. Councill is Principal.
The separate street car business has
reached Louisiana The Southwestern
Christian Advocate (NewOrleans) says:
"There are hundreds of Negroes in this
eity who will not ride under such cir
eumstances and they have begun al
ready to organize for the purpose OF
controlling the masses.
In an interview with Mr.. j. W.
Cromwell, published ia the Star Of
Zion, Maj. John r. Lynch says: II
have been in every province In the Is
land of Cuba; have kept my eyes and
ears open. l have enough material for
four or more lectures, for one could not
contain it aIl,-such as the climate, the
people, their habits, their customs, and
their laws and political future.
Gov. VIM. H. Johnson whom Bruce
Grit tIubs "The Sage of Maiden Lane"
takes exceptions to that statement in
the new we'll known sermon OF Rev. Dr.
Brandage entitled, els the Negro a
man that said 1t was impossible for the
Negro to secure respectable home in
Albauy?u The Governor says that they
can buy property or rent houses In any
quarter Of the city. The sage is bound
10 be heard from.
The Indianapolis Freeman, referring
to the plank In the Republican CoGven-
tion respecting the suppression of the
Negro vote in the south ssys; ga
great convention has uttered ite dietum
against these wrongs thus disabusing
the minds Of skeptical Negroes, and
eonfoundiHg misunderstanding white
men who have been asserting that the
party means TO abandon the Negro
Othello's occupation gave.
Rev. J. w. e. Bowen of Cannon
Seminary who enjoys the rare distinct
lon of having sa~balloted for Bishop
In two General Conferences Of the NJ. e
The colored American., 1900-07-21
NOTICE!
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS,
---AR ARCHITECTS -

1210U STREET, N. w.
The only colored architects in the
city, since the death of C. s. T. Brent
Architects for churches and chapels
anywhere in the United States.
The colored American., 1900-07-21
Money to Loan
ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC.

II you are in need of money, we desire 10
inform you of our Lew method. We can Sc
cure you loan on an easy monthly payment
plan, at less cost than before, and below the
rate ofAny other company in the city You
can pay in full at any time afler loan is Sc
cured, and it will only cost you for such time
as you nave tad the money. Our business is
etrictly private, and all applications are
treated conidentiaIly. If you have a loan
with any other concern, you can secure loan
through us to pay IL and get more money II
desired. 1t will pay you to call and see US
before going elsewhere. We are res dy al
any and all times during Office hours 10 give
information concerning our business meth
ods, ard you will receive courteous treat
meQL.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
ECONOMY IN SUBSISTENCE.

There is an immense amount of
rot being written and emptied upon
public credulity relative to econorAy
in living. All sorts of people, pro-
fessors in colleges, cooks in hotels and
restaurants, wives and mothers, old
maids and young maids, bave been
descanting in the public prints on
economy in living expenditures and
how small quantity of food people
can subsist on without starving to
death.
Circumstances have everything to
do with the way people subsist, be
they rich or poor. Everyone that has
taste and appetite wants the best
and all that their incomes will pro-
cure. Those who can afford to live
sumptuously, who can indulge in
every good thing the market affords,
are going to live accordingly. They
will not deprive themselves of sim
gle luxury or dainty if money can
buy it, and when sitting at their
bountifully-supplied tables they never
consider to what extent their diges-
tive machinery is to be taxed, what
ills may follow or what kind of meals
other people have.
And so it is with class of people
who live chiefly from hand to mouth.
They eat and drink what their money
will buy, and whatever their means
will secure them they indulge in, re-
gardless of demands in other direc-
tons. They are not to be blamed.
Good eating is one of the greatest en-
joyments of life. and those who refuse
it are usually victims of some phvsl-
| cal affection or vitiated tastes.
Some of these writers on domestic
economy would have people live on
the merest morsels and save from so
to 100 per cent. of their incomes.
Why should people so stint them
selves if they can obtain good food
and plenty of it? We venture the
assertion that there is not one of these
writers but that fares sumptuously
every day-lives, perhaps, on the fat
of the land.
The fact is that while tastes and
inclinations and incomes may differ,
people generally know the good
things of life when they see thenii
and are quite apt to indulge in them
to the extent that their means will
command.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
A CULINARY PUZZLE.

In or dainty little kitchen,
Mnere my aproned wife is queen
over al the tin-pan people,
Ina realm exceeding clean.
Off Ike to loiter, Watching
hAe she mixes things for tea
Auo sne tasks me, slyly smiling,
NOV Just guess what this will be ?''
Hidden in a big blue apron.
Hef Q,mpled arms laid bare
AND the iove-smiles coyly mingling
MiQ housewives froWn of care
Seener beat golden batter,
faUing but to ask of me,
AS me adds bit of butter
NOV just guess what this will be? ?''
Then bravely do my duty.
Guess II, pudding. ""cake" or "pie"
.Dmplfngs," "wafies, :" bread" or "muffins, -
But no matter what try,
Ihe provoking witch just answers
Never mind. just wait and see!
Bu5 think you should be able,
Dear, TO guess what this will be-"
Littb fraud she never tells me
Untk tits baked and Drowned
Hn$ Cnink + know the reason
For her secrecy profound
See herself, with all her fine airs
And her looks on cookery,
Could notenswer should ask her,
Dearest, What will that mess be ?''
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
THE LATEST BOYCOTT.

A new kind of boycott has been
organized at Great Bend, Kansas.
A score of young women have organ
lied club to discourage the patron
age of saloons. The name of the club
is "Don't Drink, My Boy" Some
of the members act as sentinels, at the
door of each saloon, and whenever q
Young man is seen to enter his name
is written down on a register. The
secretary of the club then sends him
a note stating that he was seen to en-
ter a saloon at certain time. and that
if he is seen to go there again none of
the girls will speak to him. What
next?-BOskon Globe.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
his WHISTLE CHARMED THE BEES.

Henry Fitch, a young farmer liv-
ing at Mountain End, invited death
for himself and his two oxen the
other day by whistling. Young Fitch
is whistler of much ability. He
has whistled at every farmhouse and
every gathering in the neighborhood,
and when he is visiting nobody cares
to listen to piano, violin, flute, gui-
tar or banjo.
The other day Fitch was blowing
in the -plowing and whistling.
Two sleek sleepy oxen were drawing
the plow, and neither they nor Fitch
paid any attention to anything but the
plowing and whistling. Presently a
swarm of thousands of honeybees
hovered over them. There was no
use to run, still less to fight them,
and Fitch kept on whistling and plow-
ing while the bees settled softly upon
him and the oxen. They seemed
friendly enough as long as Fitch
whistled, and Fitch admits that he
was willing to whistle as long as they
remained friendly and seemed inclin-
ed to listen. Fitch continued to plcw
along. His patch led toward his
home, where he could see his mother
in the yard, He caught the tails of
the oxen and held them so the beasts
might not anger the bees by switch
ing them. For the distance of half a
mile he held those two OK tails and
whistled. His mother looked up and
saw him. He and his oxen looked
like they might be covered with a
soft brown fur. Fitch stopped whis-
tling just long enough to say "bees'
and then continued his team without
the bees realizing that he had dropped
a note.
Mrs. Fitch acted at once. She
knew something of bees and realized
that unless she got them hived in
short order they would probably sting
her son to death, for she argued that
he could not keep on whistling for
ever. So she got huge tin pan and
began beating vigorously. The bees
stirred uneasily at this interruption of
their concert, but they did not sting,
and after few moments every one of
them rose in the air and started to-
ward the tin pan. Mrs. Fitch led the
way to an empty hive which had
luckily been prepared for another
swarm, and by dint of much beating
and coaxing got all the bees into it.
Fitch stopped whistling, sat down
fiat on the ground and mopped his
face. The sleek, lazy oxen switched
their tails vigorously to make up for
lost time.-.St. Louis Rebu6lic.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08

edge are defaced by the names, and
sometimes the postofice addresses, of
countless individuals otherwise un-
known to fame. The celebrated cedar
stump, which fifty years ago projec-
ted from the northeast abutment, near
the top, is seen no more. The tradi-
tions Of the bridge aver that only one
person, young lady, was ever brave
enough to stand upright on this
stump.
This phenomenon, despite its wan
ing glories, is still the most remark
able of all true natural bridges. The
world contains few others worthy of
mention.
In Walker county, Ala, is nat
ural bridge said to resemble that of
Virginia. It is of the sandstone call
ed milestone grit which underlies coal
formation. Its span is 12o feet and
its height about 70 feet. The lines
of stratifcation of the sandstone give
it the appearance of a structure huilt
of massive blocks. 1t is in the midst
of a region of wild and romantic beau
ty, high escarpments Of the same va
riety of sandstone being seen standing
out in the face of the hills beyond.
In Christian county, KY, there is
a natural bridge 1873 feet high with
span of 70 feet.
California has FIVE natural bridges.
The largest is on a small creek that
empties into the Hayfork Of Trinity
river, where ledge of rock 900 feet
wide crosses the valley. Under this
runs the creek through an arch 20
feet high and SO feet across. The
rock above the arch is $50 feet deep.
On Lost river, in Siskiyou county.
there are two natural bridges thirty
feet apart. The rock is a conglom-
crate sandstone, and each bridge is
from 10 to IS feet wide.
On Coyote creek, in Tuolumne
county, ten miles north of Sonora,
are two natural bridges half a mile
apart. The upper one is as feet
long and IS feet high. The rock is
thirty feet deep over the water. The
lower bridge is similar in size and
height.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
CURIOUS MEXICAN LAWS.

They have some very curious GRIM
inal laws in Mexico. Eor instance,
it is twice as much of an offense to
mutilate the face of a woman as that
of a man. The law seems to be
based on the idea that a woman S
best possession is her beauty and that
to mar it does her great injury.
There is another curious law. If
a person should be wounded in an
encounter, the punishment to the Of
fender is fixed by the number of days
his victim has to stay in the hospital
or under Doctors care. A line is
fixed at 40 days in the way of a gen.
eral division. IF the injured man oc-
cupies more than 40 days in his re.
covery, the penalty doubles up.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
WHEN AT THE LAST.

When at the last l lay me down to sleep,
And of the morrow's dawning reckon not,
When night no mora no raQna InaAE yiGil kaars.--
Amid the paths long lost, or sought too late,
Where waywardness hath wandered, love been
blind,
If there be one that lieth clear and straight
Unseen. perchance forgot-Thou mayest find
Even in that perverse, perplexing maze.
The white thread shining mid my yesterdays.
So oft hath loves torch wavered, loves feet
failed,
We're the vain reckoning mine 'twere but TO
weep;
Blind Thou the sight by memory assailed,
When at the last lay me down to sleep,
Crown Thou some moment in my yesterdays .
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
"Co11sIN LANE IS SO obstuse. !"

whats the matter with herr"
"Why, you know her folks have
been threatening to visit us all sum-
mer. To head her off l telegraphed
this morning Don't come; wealth
er too warm for comfort And what
do you suppose she replied!"
"Give it up"
"tIt's hotter here +"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
ESTABLISHED 1850.
BILL JoHNsoN's OPINIONS.

I've allus notissed, fellers,
Hits a risky thing to do
To kalkilate accOrdin'
To how things looks to you.
The man t talks the incest
Don't help you uphill;
The one It prays the loudest
Don't allus pay his bill.
Sometimes the biggest fishes
Bites the smallest kinds o. bats;
An mighty ugly wimmin
Can make the best o. mates.
The smartest lookin' feller
May be a reg'lar fool,
You're allus kicked the highest
BY the meekest lookin' mule.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08

BRIGGs-"I see Wisconsin court
has granted an injunction against a
young man whose friends don't want
him to get married"
Enpeck-"I wish to heaven my
friends had been so thoughtful l">
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08

A MISSOURI editor apologized to
his readers after this fashion eve
expected to have death and marriage
to publish this week, but a violent
storm prevented the wedding, and the
doctor, being sick himself, the patient
recovered and we are accordingly
cheated out of both p
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
TAX COLLECTOR's NOTICE.
LEVY OF 1900.

LEVY OF 1900.
The Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for Bal
timore county is prepared to RECEIVE THE
TAXES for the levy of 1900. commencing
Monday, May 9TH,
daily, AT HIS OFFICE IN TOwSON aud also
all back taxes due and unpaid on the levies of
former years.
Office Hours
Aprs; 1st to November lat from A. n. to p. N.
November Let TO April 1st from 4. N. to 3 p. n.
W-ON SATURDAPS ONLY, THE LETH
OF 1900 ONLY,
FROM O'CLOCK A. M. to i O'CLOCK P. M.
AT THE MANUFACTURERS NATIONAL
BANK. N. E. corner of Baltimore and Liberty
ALFRED FOwBLE,
Treasurer and Collector.
E#Sszs E#Ssz E#SHzs / 1 aSssas SEzRs
IuUa p
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08
DIRE INSURANCE.

EIRE INSURANCE.
INSURE YOUR HOMES AND FARM BUILD
INGS IN THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY IN HARTFORD COUNTY, BELAIR,
MD. incorporated in 1887 Rates 30 per cent.
lower than other Companies. All risks prompt
ly met. Apply to
JAMES KELLEY, Director,
Mch. 7,-tf, Tows0n, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-09-08

SOME PEOPLE find it easier to q
married than to stay married.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-09
Neighboring Notes.

Bristol Courier.
Cecil Butler is the guest OF Miss
Mary Yeager this week.
William Hart Of N. d., is the guest Of
Mr.. Buffers family.
Condit and Falkner commenced sprink
ling the streets for the town Monday.
Charley Garner opened a pool
and Charley Anderson a saloon this
week.
VIM. Egeland, Amund Chilsun, Bert
Niles and Warren Mack were In town
Sunday.
III. III. Slovenian the editor OF the
Webster World and Frank Anderson
attorney from Webster were in town
last Monday.
j. N. Mobiles brother George, who
lived In Bristol about two years ago,
was killed near Glencoe, MINI. by the
ears.
Mrs. Mary McAllen, who has been
very low for the last few weeks does
not seem to be gaining her health very
rapidly, she is confined to her bed IN ost
of the time.
j. III. Pidcock was In town Tuesday
aud called at our saDctum. He has sold
l,is interest In his restaurant 10 Lily and
is looking for a building here TO put IN
a lunch counter.
The friends of w. G. Ehlers will be
! pleased TO learn that he Is having the
| best of success IN his work az pastor oil
the NJ. T.. church 1T White Rock. he
has converted to that faith seventy per-
sons in the last ~ycarapd his church has
suuportca two missionaries Ia India.
Ii Isl ast twenty years ago today tad
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-09

When a newspaper man meets a per-
son and asks the question: What do
you know?" 1t is a non meaning phrase.
He is interested in what is going on i'm
the world. However nine times put of
every ten he will be answered nothing
The condition should be reversed, ii for
the party would think for n moment he
would no doubt scratch up nm item that
would be of interest TO hundreds OF
people and the newspaper nan would
be glad to tell it. 1t is often the case
that a reader wonders why the paper
didn't notice an accident OF which he
or she was cognizant, vet iii is probable
that they had been approached during
the week and asked what do you
know aud a Hippant reply has been
given. A good local newspaper is a
benefit TO D community, and no citizen
loses anything in giving the editor an
item aud thus assist in making the
paper not only Of interest at home, but
bring the town into prominence all
over the world. "Wlat do you know
Think ii oyer.--Ex.
Miss Mckee was expected home Sun
day morning but Miss Mckee did not
come, the lady in the person OF Mrs.
Chas. Modlin arrived however. Charley
without saving n word TO anybody
about 1t took the train to Milbank Sat-
urday, met Grace aud they were quietly
married and arrived Sunday TO meet a
very angry mamma and all because
the youngsters had stole a march on
her, did not give her q chance to do II
compile of weeks hard work, turn the
house msideout aud have half the town
TO u wedding. A conference was held by
the parties interested, an amicable
settlement arrived at and war declared
off. Now everything at ''St. Ruben" is
ms happy as q summer dream.
The Young people are both well an
fuyorably known in this city. Charley
IL "A mechanic in the employ OF NJ. d..
Candy, is a steady going industrious
yonpg mun, OF good habits and abun-
dainty capable OF providing a comfor-
table home. The bride has grown TO
womanhood in this community, is an
energetic, Industrious young woman, is
"A milliner by profession. is quiet and nn-
assuming and will make n helpmate TO
the husband OF her choice in all the
term implies. The Reporter joins many
friends in wishing the young people n
successful. happy journey Ger LIES rug
ged pathway.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-09

A man who saw in a sidewalk show
case some steel combs and yh3 won
dered what steel combs could be used
for found upon inquiry that they We're
used by furriers In combing furs-
There was one of these combs thar
looked much like a comb OF the or
binary kind, coarse toothed for half
its length and finer toothed the other
half. And then there was one comb
that had teeth for half It's length, the
solid end serving rs a handle.
There are other steel combs that are
used Tor a similar purpose. as steel
combs made to comb dogs with. The
dog comb looks somewhat like zhe
fne toothed comb In It's general shape.
but 1t Is larger. toothed on q side
only and coarser toothed than the 50
called a comb. The untoothed side
combs OF this sors-are used sn various
kinds az dogs. including. III INSTANCE
long haired dogs Hike the Frepeh pa
ules-New York sun