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The colored American., 1900-01-06

J. Gordon Mcpherson, the illumina-
ton end of the Salt Lake Headlight, is
charged by bic brethren With varying
his elevatIng editorial duties by giving
divers and sundry cake walks and
buck wing dances.
s:Chinese VS.. Negroes as American
Citizens" Is the title of a neat little
pamphlet published by Mr.. s. r.
ScottrOn member OF the Brooklyn
School Board, ana well known Afro
American. The pamphlet has much in
1t that deserves careful attention and
is productive of thought.
Hen. J. w. e. Thomas, a prominent
colored lawyer of Chicago. died in that
city Monday. He was the first colored
man to be elected to the legislature of
Illinois and was regarded as the veal
thiest cclored man in Chicago. He was
born in Alabama in 1847 and has lived
IN Chicago since 1870.
The county court of Henrico, Viz
gfnia, on Saturday, 10th inst, affirmed
the decision of Squire Lewis in sending
e. A. Randolph, Esq, a we'll known
lrwer, to jail for thirty days for obtain
ing $5 90 under false presences Mr..
Randolph took an appeal to the Circuit
Court. Bail was granted in the sum
of $500.
In Booker T. Washington's interest
ing article "The Case OF the Negro"
published in the November Atlantic
Monthly, the Tuskegee President was
conservative in his views; and these
were so paIpable and practical that al
most the most radical agitator Of the
race question could subscribe to them.
Mr. Washington is about as safe aleader
as the race has.-Ohristian Index.
For the first time In the history of
the Circuit Court Of st. Louis, a colored
lawyer has been appointed special com
missioner to take IdepOsitiOn. This
honor was conferred on Hon w. M.
Farmer, by Judge William Zachritz, of
the Circuit Court. The Importance OF
such an appointment is seen when it
is known that all parties, Including the
attorneys, are white.
Occupying a conspicuous place in the
home Of DR.. Bartol, q noted abolitionist
OF Boston, Is life size oil painting of
Americas greatest Negro, Frederick
Douglass, executed by his daughter.
In his study Is crayon portrait of Mr..
Douglass by the same artist. Although
nearly 80 years of age, DR.. Bartol is as
vigorous as man Of so and his heart
is still in the right place on the subject
Of humanity.
Attorney Henry L. Johnson gave q
banquet in Atlanta, Ga, December
18th. and entertained host of friends
in royal style. The menu was out of
the hackneyed order, and was so
tempting that we almost took the train
before realizing that the train before
realizing that business must usually
take precedence over pleasure. The
Colored American extends assur-
snces, etc.,
The United States battIeship Iowa,
now lying In San Francisco bay, has in
Its crew several young Negroes who
have attained honorable distinction in
the late Spanish American war. E.W.
Leftwich had charge OF one of the six.
The colored American., 1900-01-06

"rhree Men on Four Wheels" is Je-
rome K. Jerome's rather eccentric title
for the series of humorous stories which
he has just completed for The Saturday
EVeninS Post of Philadelphia Every
one " no has read"Three Men in Boat
the misadventures of Mr.. Jerome and
his two companions on their tour
through Germany astride tandem and
a safety. Mr.. JerOme's wit is no Less
keen, no his humor less kindly, than
when he scored his first great literary
success ten years ago. The first story OF
Mr.. Jerome's series will appear in the
Post of January 1t has been superbly
illustrated in half-tone by Mr.. Har
rison Fisher.
Many of our exchanges ''toOk week
off, to ENJOY the holidays.
Kansas City has a population of
200 600. one tenth of which is black.
Tue Kansas City Rising Son is now
an 8-page paper, and a good one too.
Georgia has a Jim Crow sleeping car
law and this places another black
spot on her escutcheon.
If all the money in the world were
divided equally among the people each
person would get about $50. Let's di-
vide no.!
The Afro American Advance, st.
Paul. MIMI, ano State Capital, Spring
field, Ill , celebrated Xmas by ap-
pesring in pink attire
Msgnus L. r oninson, of Alexandria,
Va, is the editor and publisher of the
only Masonic weekly. published in the
world for Negro Masons.
Consul Van Horne and his son, who
acts as his private secretary at the Con-
sulste at st. Thomas. D. W. l., have
returned to their post on the island Of
st. Thomas.
Hotel Maceo is now an absolute
certainty in New York. It has proven
that high priced al d fist class hote
in every particular can be supported
by AfrO-AmerIcans
Rev. ]. w. E, BOweD,D. D. delivered
the address on Emancipation Day al
Newman, Ga. January 1, 1900. This
lie the place where Sam Hose was sc
cruelty pct to death by mob.
Rev. w. 81. Davenport has been ae-
lected as q correspondent for the Cam
den IN. J..) Daily Courier. the leading
paper in South Jersey. 1t is the largest
white paper published in that town.
Beginning with January l, The
American Citizen " i'll absorb Prof. II.
r. Pinkney, of Arkansas, and make
him editor in chief Of the only daily
paper published by Negroes In the
West.
There are no Negroes in Mitchell
county North Carolina, says an ex-
change. The white people Of that
county refused them employment un-
der any circu instance; hence their alb
sence.
Prof. J. w. Hall, Chicsgo's popular
dancing master, is graduate of kan-
sas City Dancing Academy, and is the
The colored American., 1900-01-06
$1.OO--ONLY--
HISTORY Of the COLORED SOLDIERS
IN The SPANlSH-AMERlCAN WAF

By EDWARD A. JOHNSON
Author of the Famous "Schoo History of Negro Race"
The colored American., 1900-01-06

only coiored man no W hOldiD G member
ship in the National Dancing Masters
Association.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
GENERAL WHEELER

From the Boston Herald
 General Joseph Wheeler wants to go to the scene of military operations in China. It seems a pity that his advanced age is likely to be a bar to the success of his application. There is lots of fight in this grizzled veteran yet He is remembered as having been serviceable in the war in Cuba, especially in strengthening the pluck of those about him. We should feel very much like rislking his health further in active operations. The country certainly has confidence in him. These later wars have transformed General Wheeler. He is remembered in Congress as an active Democratic politician for a good many years, always alert for his party and in- dustrious and persistent in it's service Now he cares nothing, apparently, for poli- tics unless it be that his sympathies are on the Republican side. But his sphere is that of war, and there are not a few sol diers now living who remember how ef- fectiye he was on the Confederate side in his youth. He desires to fight further, and this time for the nations and it would be a justifiable act to strain a point that he may be afforded the opportunity.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
RIIssIa sTaNDs ALONE
From the New York Times.

From the New YOrk Times.
 On the Amoor the attack is upon the Russians alone, and it is scarcely suppas- able that any other powers will go in there to fight Russia's battles for her. The in cident is, moreover, an apt reminder of the fact that Russia occupies toward China, a radically different attitude from that of amy other power. The other European powers, Japan and the United States all have com- mercial interests in China. Those, indeed, are their chief interests there. They want China as a market for their goods, and to that end they want her territorial integ- rity preserved and her commercial doors kept open to all the world. Russia. on the other hand, has almost no commercial in- terests in China, save purchaser. She sells practically nothing to China Her in- teretS there is political and territorial She wants to acquire Chinese territory and then to close it against all the world. It is by no means unlikely that the Chinese themselves appreciate this fact, and thus entertain different sentiments toward Rus sia from those which they have for other powers. At any rate, it is of intense inter est to observe that their most warIilce ac- tion IS directed against Russia alone. aud is such as Russia alone must meet. A war between Russia and China would be a colossal affair. It would be a strife of Tar tar against Cussack. with the end afar off and with the probabilities of success pretty evently balanced. But the onconing of such a wan would neither add to nor sub- tract from the duties of the other powers. in the presant crisis at Pekfn
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
Mob Law in New Orleans.

The statement that mob law is neees- sary in order to punish crimes against women is shown to be but pretense in the outrageous acts committed in New Orleans There were no women in the case Two policemen were killed by negro, and thereupon a lot of boys and madmen proceeded to organize a crusade against all negroes A Pullman car porter, who had just arrived from Chicago, was pulled from a car and shot twice.
 This is fair exemplidcation of the mob spirit. If it be countenanced at all, it will attack anybody or anything it happens to dislike. Such mobs largely consist of boys who seeking adventure and excite ment. There is no excuse whatever for the New Orleans mob, but for that matter there is no excuse for any mob. The law is all-sufficient, or speedily can be made sufficient Instead of countenancing the terrible demoralization that attends mobs, let the energy of a community or state be directed towards speedier methods of trial, speeder execution of the law. The peo- pie are alone to blame if the law is not what it should be. They make the laws. and they elect all officials. Let them do their full duty as citizens, and there will be no excuse in the laws and their execution
 Every good citizen should put his foot down as far as all moos are concerned. There should be no exceptions. Amend the laws until they meet the case, but until you make your own laws what they should be do not disgrace your locality and the state with wild outbursts of anarchy. The New Orleans story makes plain the ten. dencies and logical results of such at temptS.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
SENATORIAL sfINGINEss

From the Washington Capital.
 Californians have learned their new Sem ator, homas R. Bard, did not win reputa- tfon for hospitality after coming to the capital. It appears he entertained party of statesmen at his hotel, the Normandie, and discussed politics with them until a late hour. Just before they were about to take their leave the gentleman from the Golden Gate State suggested it might be a good thing to have refreshments. Every guests appetite was on an edge in a mo- ment, and they all expected a fine collation. with the best California wines Senator Bard left the room to see about getting something. When he returned he was &C., companied by servant carrying tray on which there were several bottles of mineral water and plate of cream puffs. As a host Senator Bard was pronounced frost He will have to do better than that next session if he expects to accomplish any, thing for his State among the men who eat, drink and make merry at the capital.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
CHINEsE PRoVRKBS
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail.
 A wise man forgets old grudges.
 A bird can reost but on one branch.
 Diease may be cured. but not destiny.
 He who pursues the stags regards not hares.
 The gods cannot help man who loses opportunity.
 Riches come better after poverty than poverty after riches.
 Who swallows quick can chew but little (applied to learning).
 The error of one moment becomes the sorrow of d lifetime.
 The gem cannot be polished without frie- tion, nor a man perfected without triads.
 A vacant mind is open to all sugges- tions as the hollow mountain returns all sounds.
 A wise man adapts himself to circum- stances as water shapes itself into the ves-- sel that contains it.
 If the root be left the grass will grow again (ti1e reason given for exteernina ting a traitors family.
 For enough is as good as feast" the Chinese say: "A horse can drink no more than it's fill from the river"
 A wife may not spend her husbands money in thought even, taking the gowns in gratitude, asking no more. If few she shall not deport herself in langufd de- meanor, but shall walk with eneregy, as though well pleased.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

the Russo German combine, for in the end Germany, Russia and France wfIl>eontrol the terms of peace. Whatever they want will be considered. Whatever they demand will be granted We have become, in other words, assistant Russians, and Russia has more trade and religious intolerance to the acre than any other country in the world. It has no use for the open door anywhere. It cannot compete in the open market ot the world. We are drifting into war through the selfish connivance of President Mckinley that will result in the aggrandizement of the country that is the chief foe in this world to liberty, religious toleration and progress.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
A SINGLE sIErEH

Susan Coolidge. One stitch dropped as the weaver drove His nifrrble shuttle to and fro, In and out, beneath, above, Till the pattern seemed to bud and grow AS lf the fairies had helping been; One small stitch which could scarce be
 seen, But the one stitch dropped pulled the next
 stitch out And Q weak place grew in the fabric stoat; And the perfect paoterm was marked for
 aye By the one: small sthtcin that was dropped
 taht day. One small life in Gods great plan, How futile it seems as the ages roll, Do what it may or strive how it can To altar the sweep of the infinite whole. A single stitch in endless web, A drop in the ocean's flow and ebb! But the pattern is rent where the stitch is
 fost Or marred where the tangled threads have
 crossed; And each life that fafls of fus true intent Mars the perfect plan that its Master
 mae~t
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
China's Desperate Effort.

An imperial decree, recently published in Canton, says: we have lost Tien Tsin, and greater precautions are taken in Pe- kin. No peace can be obtained without go- ing through d war" This explains what is becoming more and more apparent every day, namely, that China has been arming and is now getting ready to assert its in- dependence of the rest of the world. It is preparing to resist in every form foreign infiuences--to drive out all foreigners.
 When the entire truth is disclosed it will be seen that the Chinese Government and the Boxers are working tremendously to- gether, with a common object in view China has been aroused by German and effort to free itself from robbery and fer2 eign influences, and the vast country may as we'll be counted as unit in this gigantic effort which touches every tradition and every hope of the vast population.
 If this view of the situation be correct, it is mistake to believe that the legation CTS in Pekin are alive. It is mistake to believe that the Government is embarrassed by an insurrection, by a mob of Boxers. It is a mistake to think that the war can be quickly crushed out. If the Empire has risen in a desperate effort to drive out all foreigners and all foreign influences, the war will be very long, very bloody and very expensive; and this seems to be the size of 1t For it Russia must primarily be held responsible, with German bullheadiedness not far behind. The two narious arc said to be working tegsther under a secret treaty, and their intentions doubtless arc to grab stin more Chinese territory. The other na4ons will De used to pull their chestnuts out of the fire.
 President Mckinley has plunged this country into a long and expensive war without the sanction of Congress. He has made this country practical supporter of
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

the Democracy. It Is not understood that MT. Graham's illness is in any sense alarm ing: but 1t units him for the exacting work of a political campaign. The weather has been so intensely hot since the first week in July that it has been excessively trying on all the party leaders who have been de- hvering speeches throughout the State. It has proved to be quite too much for MT. Graham, who has not been altogether strong within several months. It became necessary to cancel several of Senator Morgan's and also several of Colonel Sam ford's engagements on account of the dan gers of the great heat.
 The hope will be general and sincere that MT Graham shall speedily recover. He is one of the best of the States citizens, and easily one of the most eloquent. As is true of Morgan and Sanford as to eloquence, nobody can fully fill the place of the orator Graham
 Jack Adams has returned from the Gulf Coast whither he went to attend religious , camp-meeting, which ended upon his ar rival. Seeing that he couldn't go to meetin', MT. Adams went a-ishing in the waters of the Gulf. He says that off Ship Island he caught one fish that weighed 235 pounds; or maybe it was 335. He and some friends in a boat are said to have caught fifteen hundred pounds of fish before SUD- per-which supper not clearly stated. A favorite pasttime of the young Birmingham business man was the spearing of founders, some of which were each so large that four men were required to land the fish, MT Adams hands show evidence of his hard work with the fishlines; his face is proof of the power of the Southern sun. Dr. w. H. Blake, medical inspector of convicts, Is at the Morris Alderman. Lynaugh has returned from Louisville.
 Mir. John McCartin has returned from Michigan, whither he went to escort Mrs. McCartin who will spend the summer in the west.
 MT. James |. Parker of Livingston is visiting his brother, MT, John L.. Parker, in Birmingham
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
The automobile outbucks the bronchos
MAY DEVELOP A HOT BOX

From the Boston Globe.
 How tame Paul Revere looks on his fa- nous ride compared with your modern Vanderbilt, speeding over the roads of Massachusetts with French automobile at a forty-mie pace, followed by huge cloud of dust
 It is said that Vanderbilt has notified the police at Newport that they may arrest him as often as they choose, as he is pre- pared to pay the fines. Why should not a rich man have the privilege of breaking the law as much as he wishes If he is will ing to pay for it?
 But then the lawmakers may think diff ferently by and by and append the judi cial option of thirty days in jail to the $15 fine. Vanderbilt's fast automobile may then be suddenly seized with a ''hot box"
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
HE oHlY BallY asWspApER IN ALABAMA
Senator Morgan in the Campaign.

Senator Morgan speaks today at Clan ton. He is determined to carry out his engagements, but there is really no reason why he should. Colonel Sanford is speak ing in nearly every county, and other good speakers are engaged in calling citl- zens to their public duty on the first Mon day in August.
 There are many reasons why Senator Morgan should not tax his strength in the heats of midsummer. Even young men often cannot stand the travel and fatigue of campaigning in such weather. Senator Morgan has the chief work of his noble life to accomplish next winter in Congress; and the Age Herald again protests against any undermining of his strength by q speaking campaign in this State in the present weather The Nicaragua canal is the addresses Senator Morgan can deliver before the election and upon him will fall the, chief work of carrying the bill to passage. Let him build up his strength this summer rather than deplete it. Let him get ready for the great work of next winter The people of Alabama will do the rest Senator Morgan is grand old leader, and the people of the State would be glad to hear him, but they are much more anxious that he should preserve his health against the work he has to do for them as well as the rest of the country nRxt winter.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE
 ANCIENT:CrTY OF PEKIN

Pelxin, (meaning literally the northern capitaD was founded 1000 years before the Christian era, and until the fourth century was a department capital It's ancient name was Ni.
 In 1264 it was rebuilt and was used as a capital by the MongoI emperors. The capital of the Nina dynasty was removed from Ranking to Pekin, which was rebuilt. Its walls were completed in 143z, and the walls of the Chinese or southern city in 1544.
 The population of Pekin is variously es- timated from 50o,o0e to 100000, but the most reliable estimates more closely ap- proach the smaller number.
 Pelxn consists of three cities; the Tar tar city on the north, the imperial city (within the Tartar city) and the Chinese city on the south. Each of these divisions is surrounded by walls about thirty feet high, twenty-five feet thick at the base and twelve feet across the top.
 Inclosed between walls in the imperial city is the forbidden city, the residence of the emperor.
 The Pei-Ho river passes the doors of Pekin, which is situated 100 miles from the Taku forts. The length of the capital, north to south, is 512 miles and it's aver age width is about four miles. Superficial area, 245 square miles.
 There are water works in Pei0in. The supply is obtained from wells, which are by no means pure. The old sewerage sys- tenn has been allowed to fall into decay
 Crossing the city from side to side are several large avenues from which Fun narrow alleys framed by private dwell ings. The streets are filthy. There are no sanitary arrangements or other devices for public comfort.
 Trade and industry in the Chinese capi- tai are unimportant and even insignificant. The chief route for traffic is, by the river to Tung Chow; twelve miles away. Carts or eoolies are used for transportation. and the trade from the south and west is car Eied on by camels
 Nc tax is levied on lands houses OF per- sonal property in the city of Rekin. Land tax. however. is paid by districts sur- rounding the city. The amount varies. according to the richness of the land.