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The colored American., 1900-03-24

which was delayed by the John Brown
insurrsctiOn in West Virginia, and has
dsstened by Governor Vise's over Ween'
Jog desire to make his acquaintance he
addressed the following letter to the
Rochester Democrat, which disposes of
the charge laid against him that he was
in cOilusion W it'll Brown in his raid on
Harpers Ferry:
Cansda West, Monday Oct. 18, 1859.
Editor Of the Rochester Democrat.
| notice that the telegram makes Mr..
Cook Gone of the unfortunate insurgents
at Harpers Ferry, anu now prison in
The hands Of that thing calling itself
the government OF Virginia, but which
is but an organized conspiracy by one
party Of the people sgsinst the other
and Weaker) denOunce me as a coward
and 80 apart that | promised to be
prerenV person at the Harpers Ferry
lnsurrectiOn. This is certainly a very
grave impeachment, whether viewed
IN its bearings upon friends or upon
foes, and YOU will not think 1t strange
that l should take some hat serious
notice of 1t. Having no acquain tance
whatever with Mr.. Cook end never
| having exchanged O word with him
about the Harpers Ferry insurrection.
[ am disposed to doubt that he could
| have used the language concerning me
which the wires attributed TO me. The
| lightning when speaking for itself. lie
among the most direct, reliable and
| truthful Of things; but when SD ,skine
for the terror s'rIcken. slave holders at
| Harpers Ferry If has been made the
sWiftest OF liars Under their nimble and
tire N 0ling fingers 1t magnified seven-
teen men into seven hundred, and has
since filled the coulmns OF the New
York Herald for days with intermniable
contradic ions. But assuming that If
| has tJld the truth 4s to the savings of
! Mr.. Cock in this instance, [ have this
answer to make to my accuser: Mr..
Cook may be perfectly right in de.
nouncing me as 3 coward [ have not
one word to say in defense or vindica-
tion of my character. l have al gays
been more distinguished for running
than f1ghting-and ,red by the Harpere
Ferry tnsurrectiGn test, [ am most
mIserably deficient in cOurage-eyeu
more so than Cook when he deserted
his brave old captain and fed to the
mountains To this extent Mr.. Cook is
entirely right and will meet no con
tradictiOn from me OF from anybody
else. But wholly, previously and most
unaccountably wrong is Mr. Cook when
he asserts that I promised 60 be present
in person at the Harpers Ferry in
surrection. or whatever other Inn.
prudence and indiscretion I may have
been guilty, | have never made 8
promise so rash and wild as this The
taking of Harpers Ferry was a measure
never encouraged by my word or vote
at any time or place. My wisdom ol
my cOwardice has not only kept me
from Harpers Ferry but has equally
kept me from making any promise to
The colored American., 1900-03-24
MARYLAND'5 RICHEST PEARL.

Orator, Scholar and Thinker-Fr derrick
Douglass was the Peer of any man OF
his Generaion-The John Brown
Episode.
IfVirginia may justly lay claim 20
hang Uh5 Mother OI Presidents, Mary
land may with equal justice lay claim
to being the FaJber OF the greatest and
most eminent Negroes III America
Negroes whose genius, elOquence tai
ents. scholarly atlainments and Won
derful capabilities have been admitted,
recognized and respected, by not alone
the 30 called superior race, but by the
educated and cultured OF their own
race, who willingly c0ncede their right to
stand as the representatives. OF the best
thought, and the highest achievements
in their respe 5tIve spheres, attained by
the Negroes Of America. Benjamin
Banneker as were all the other great
Negroes who happened 20 have been
born in the state of Maryland belonged
to the Negro race. The accident Of birth
is merely an incident, but these Incl
denis have occurred with great frequen-
cy in the State or Maryland.
In what civilized county OF the globe
is The name of Frederick Douglass un-
known? In what part of American or
OF Europe is not his name and fame
as runaway slave, anti slavery orator
champion Of the rights OF outraged
black humanity as familiar to the stu
dent Of COntempOraneOus history as
that Of any one of the great charac ers
VINO have made their names immortal
by glorious deed?
Frederick Douglass is confessedly
fseile pTInceps OF The great Negroes OF
America A leader of leaders III very
truth NoOther Negro ia America dead
or living occupies such cOnsplcOus
place on the pages Of h1stoIy, or IN the
thoughts a d memory of mankind, the
word over as Ere derrick Douglass.
Coming generation will honor him,
even more than the present generation
their vision will Oe clearer aud their sp-
preciauOn of his great services to black
humanity in the cause that net eded de-
tenders will be more sincere and practi-
cal and substantial. And before the
middle of the goth Century the Negro es
Of Ameri1a will nave erected IN the city
OF Washington, the scene Of the greater
part OF his struggle for the up llfE aud
regeneration OF his race, monument
Of enduring Bronze or marble as their
tribute to his ma,chless worth, his un
selfish devotion to their interest and
his indOmitable courage in public life
and in private station. On lis base
they will cause TO be inscribed these
noble words Of his great friend TheO-
d0re Tilton:
"There never walked a grander man than he!
he was peer Of princes-yea King
Crowned in the shambles and the prison pen!
The IObleSt slave that ever God set free. "
Inst befOre his denarrure for Europe
The colored American., 1900-03-24

90 there. I desire to be quite emphatic
here for all guilty men he is the guiltest
who lures his ie low men to an und er
taking of this sort under promise Of as
sistsnce which he afterwards fails TO
render. l therefore declare that there is
no man living, and no man dead, who
if living could trutbfuily say that ever
promised him or anybody else either
conditiOnally or otherwise, that L
would be present in person at the
Harpers Ferry insurrectiOp. My field of
labor for the abolition of slavery has
aot extended 10 an attack upon the
United States arsenal. In the teeth of
the documents already published and of
those which may hereafter bepublished.
{ affirm that no man connected With
that insurrection. fro a its noble and
heroic leader down, can connect nav
name with single broken promise OF
anV sort whatever. So much l may
deem it proper to say negatively. The
time for full statement OF what l
know and Of all know of this desperate
and subllmely disinterested effort TO
amaacipate the slaves of Mary land and
Virginia from their cruel task masters
has not yet come and may never come.
In the denial which I have now made
nv motive Is more reSpectful con
s,deration for the opinions OF the slaves
friends than my fear Of being an ac-
com ulice iD the general conspiracy
against slavery. l am ever ready to
write, speak, publish. organize, com
bine and even to conspire against
slavery when there is areasoDable hope
Of success, Men who live by robbiug
their fellow men of their labor and
liberty have forfeited their right to
know anything of the thoughts, feel
ings or purp oses of those whom they
rob and plunder. They have by the
SINGLE act of slave holding, voluntarily
placed themselves beyond the laws of
iustice and honor, aud have become
0nIv fitted for cOmpanlonship with
thieves and pirates common enc
mies of God and OF all mankind. While
If snail be considered right to pro-
feet ones self against thieves, burglars.
rohbers and assassins and to Alay wild
heast I'm the act Of deyOuring his hu-
man prev. it can never be wrong for
the imbruted and whip-scarred slaves
or their friends TO hunt. harrsss and
even strike down traffickers ip human
| flesh.
TFanvbody is disposed to think less
ot me on account OF this sentiment, or
heeauge may have had knowledge
The colored American., 1900-03-24

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lady in our city could read your book.
"Mrs. Lizzie NJ. Brewer.n
Pe-ru-na will cure the worst cases OF
catarrh. La grippe is acute epidemic
catarrh, for which Pe-ru-na is a spe-
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Mrs. ]. w. Reynolds, New Lisbon,
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by Pe-ru-na. Thousands of testimonials
could be produced. A valuable treatise
on catarrh sent free by The Pe-ru-na
Medicine Company, Columbus, O.
The colored American., 1900-03-24

An entertainment given by the Fif'
teenth Street Sunday School for the
purpose ofreplenishing the library with
new books was complete success. a
handsome sum was realized.
The colored American., 1900-03-24

Mrs. Bertha Hardy Gorgas has re-
turned TO Philadelphia, after pleasant
visit here of week.
The colored American., 1900-03-24

anybody is disposed to think less
of me on account OF this sentiment, or
because may have had knoWieoge
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23
SPECIAL EDITION NEXT WEEK.

The MARSHALL REPUBLICAN, recently I'M
dertook task, which has proven a constantly
increasing one. The more progress that is
made, the further away stands our goal. A
special edition. il has long been our ambition
to issue. yet not until the present time, has
fortune favored us with the material and me
chanical appliances, such as to make our desire
practicable. II is our pleasure this week.
however. to announce To our subscribers.
that the date Of issuc Of this special number is
close at hand. Fifteen hundred extras will he
printed, but as the advance sale is already
large, the demand is almost certain to exceed
the supply. The above il inserted that any
who may specially desire copies to send friends
and relatives away. may hand us their orders
now and thus insure securing any desired cx-
tras. Calls will bc filled exactly in the order
in which received
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23
CITY MASS CONVENTION

At the Republican city mass convention,
held Monday evening in accordance with al.
fetal call, at City Hall, presided over by
Chairman A.. 3. Stewart. i. Il. Brown acting
as secretary. the following delegates from the
different wards were selected to nominate the
party's candidates for the coming spring cleo.
ton:
FIRST WARD J. NJ. Ashley. J. o. Chafcc.
q. i. Brown. Chas. chaffcc. Prof. Kcnncr.
DR.. Webb. X. Y. Montague.
SECOND WARD Hardy Green, J. A. JUS.
iice. A u Stewart. Il. Il. Barnum. Judge
Hunter. Thomas cramblc. Geo. ". Harris.
THIRD WARD-l. ID. Hicks. Thos. Otlcv.
J. Fink. Jet Rose, Percy NanDykc, Dr. NJ.
+. Chastain, Oscar C%rutchfe'd.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23
DIR. LEE NJ. ALEX AMBER DEAD

Word was received here late Thursday
afternoon, just before going 20 press. annonnc'
ing the death OF DR.. Lee NJ. Alexander. OF
Fresno, California. Thu body Of the dccc ,scd
will he brought 10 Marshall for intermcnt and
will arrive Sunday morning IN 1910. lie
had been living in California for five or six
years and has hundreds of friends in Saline,
who are gricved to hear Of this sad news, The
deceased had one living child, Mrs sgd Stro.
ther, Of Fresno, California. Extended notice
will he published later.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23


The editor of the Democrat News, whether
he he teacher or preacher. we know not. has
lately attempted several jibes at this paper,
questioning our recognition by state party lead
ers and organization, i~nfcrring that the
proprietor and editor were not invited to the
Kansas City gathering. For his information,
it may be stated that both were honored with
such and taken advantage Of by ore and miss
ed by the other, much to his regret. The RE-.
PUBLICAN has been edited as a distinctively
local paper. which accounts for our omission
OF an account of this gathering. by the way.
it has never laid claims to such authority in
law, Interpretation OF the constitution, or
knowledge OF judicial decisions of the Su.
preme Court, as to set itself up to question
the constitutionality of every act of a national
administration, supported by so large a major
ity OF the American people as Mckinley
enjoys
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23
COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETING CALLED

A meeting Of the Republican County Com.
mittce is hereby called tor Saturday, l'chru.
airy -, 1900. AT ~ a, M, at the office Of the
MARSHALL. REPUBLICAN,. The attendance of
every member is urged and earnestly request
cd. 7. CHAsTAIN. Chairman.
=. II. VANDvHE. Secretary.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23
MARSHALL :. REPUBLICAN,.
SALINE HAS A MAN.

The CONSENSUS of opinion, as expressed at
the recent congressional committee meeting
at Sedalia. points to the nomination Of a Sa-
line Countyan for Congress by the Republi-
cans Of the Seventh Missouri district. not as
a concession to this county in any way. but
for the better reason that the man. whom the
Republicans Of the Seventh wish to honor.
lives within Saline's borders. In only one
way is this tribute to Ike considered. a conces.
sion. 1t throws down the old partisan princi-
pie Of rewarding the wheel horses OF long
party ~ser"ice. simply because they have serv.
ed faithfully and their zeal can be estimated
in years. ard comedies to the recent coverts
body Of men who will prove no inconsiderab'e
factor in the elections Of the coming Fall.
But the movement to nominate Leslie Orear
has for its main spring a desire upon the part
Of Republicans to put forward a strong and
able man. II is no, a case Of the man hunting
the office. or nomination as would perhaps
sound better in this instance. but a situation
in which the party leaders are casting about
for a nominee. who will reflect credit upon
the party. The foggy idea that a still hunt
is the proper method Of procedure for Mis-.
souri, Republicans.is fast losing ground. The
defeat Of % has proven a rallying cry to the
party in power. and Missouri to he redeemed.
must he carried by the open. vigorous on.
slaugh,s ot aggr-ssors. Mr.. Orcar is a re.
preventative OF the Missouri Republicans, who
is well able to fight his party's battles in the
open. and the Republicans Of the Ratchet
shaped seventh and gcrrymandcred Demo
cratic district would do well to intrust the
fight to q vigorous ca,npaigncr, such rs he has
proven. II knowledge Of law. experience in
the courts. aud close study Of economic qucs'
tions the requirements OF n man with mind Of
logical trend and quick perception. better
qualify a congressional nominee, then Mr..
Orcar should he well considered. His rcput.
eel close consideration Of a clients interests
would insure a like watchfulncss upon his
part over the welfare of his district and con.
s,itucn,s. His fairness. conservatism and
high sensc Of honor are virtues. which are
more often missing than found in party lead.
ers. but doubly commendablc. The REprB.
I.IcAN urges upon the party Of this district
its need Of a strong candidate and presents
the name Of Leslie Orear. as one admirably
qualified for the honor, who in turn will re-.
fleet credit upon his party.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

Between the British foreign Office, seeking
to retain the advantages acquired through the
Clayton Bulwcr treaty, hut almos, eliminated
through the diplomacy Of Hay and a noisy
opposition which seeks in every incident of our
foreign affairs, to make political capital. the
administrator is confronted with no easy task
ia guiding our action in the building and OPP.
Grating ola Nicaraguan canal. The people
must bear in mind that 1900 is a campaign
year and thus far. Democratic leaders are a, a
los, for issues and snatch straws for argu-
ments.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

The Slater Index this week becomes the Sa-
line County Index, moving to Marshall where
its publication will he continued. K. &. Horne
has purchased Il half interest in the paper and
plant and will become editor. while q. =.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

After all the talk Of our Democratic friends
about a supposed secret alliance between the
United States and England it must be a cruel
blow to them to read President McKinlev's
and Secretary Hays flat denial hat such a
thing was even ever proposed by England.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

In this issue are published upon the last
page, the statements Of three Of Marshall's
banks, To- which We call the attention Of Our
readers. Note the reports OF these stable fin
ancial institutions and examine them.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

The Jayhawker, a popuiis, paper Of the
state whose name it carries. proc'aims its dc.
votion to Bryan. styling him as the bright.
cs, jewel in the crown Of liberty" But how
about that Grown Of thorns'' OF which he is
the sharpest thorn to many Democrats, who
in party fcalty, have forsworn their principles
and convictions, and not yet succeeded in
throwing overheard the rcdoubtable Nebraska
Colonel, who so lonsingly and persistently rs.
pircs To the presidency.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

The REPUBLICAN is compelled to go to
press Thursday, prior To- the naming of the
city ticket on that evening. The ticket is
sure to he a good one and worthy of the sup.
port Of the citizens Of this town.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23
PERCY n. VAN DYKE. Editor.

MARSHALL. MISSOURI. FEN. a.. 1900.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-23

Will Democratic papers please quote a little
further from the pen of Watterson, whom
they have lately copied so profnsely. 1t may
prove an eye opener to those who have follow
ed Perry RAIDERS elaborate defense Of the
Goebcl law, but in justice to the Republican
murdcrers and Williams, the pill should he
taken. Writing to August Belmont, n Demo
crat by the way and president of the despised
Louisville and Nashville Road, he says in adj.
vance of the election; The Democratic state
ticket just nominated will he elected. Under
the operation of the Goebel law, m result is
nat LIt I" ,Lon,r."
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-13
GREAT RErR1eERATING PLANT.
To be $50 Feet Square, and 70 be
Erected on Pasig River.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20 Ne
largest refrigeratiug plant ever con
srrutted in this country is soon 10 be
erected I'm Manila by the United States
urder -h, direction OF Major J. >.
Poud.ez. OF the quartsr-master's de
u1-tuau-. H. will occupy building
$50 feet square and fOrty-hve lee.
hfgb 70 be- located on the left bank OF
the Pasig river The cooling room
will be large enough TO contain az
once 5000 beeves, 1900 sheep and 100
IONS of salt meats. butter and eggs ana
vegetables. enough 20 supply the An
ericau army in the Philippines Tor
some time. In addition 30 This the
plan. will produce fifty tons OF Ice ana
s 600 gallons Of distilled water every
day. ...,
fa 1r-sfhra o. supply che hospitals
with pure water and fee, Wholesome
food and even dflieaeie=. W.th the
railroads In operation the troops az tHt
front can be supplied daily with res.
meat and vegetables.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-13

that the premises near the junction OF
Queen and River streets. as described
by the President in his inspection re-
port, be declared a source of filth and
that the premises be ordered destroyed
by fire. The motion carried. and the
buildings will be burned at an early
date.
George Carter addressed the Board
with reference 10 the action of the
Planters Association yesterday morn
ing in recommending that no freight
leave Honolulu for the other Islands.
They are all willing" said he, Ito
make a complete isolation OF the port
OF Honolulu. They are ready TO do that
until the Board Of Health can take
some other action" He recommended
the complete blockade Of the port OF
Honolulu be declared, as at present
there was seemingly a discrimination
between the rich and the poor man in
the shipment Of freight. Many people
on this Island were in need Of food
supplies. and he recommended that
when absolutely necessary, canned
goods be shipped 10 them.
Moved by Mr. Hatch that the Presi-
dent be instructed TO class American
timed (canned) goods for distribution
outside as permitted" freight. for 9th
or portions Of this Island. and in such
quantities as are necessary. Carried
Moved that the pool Of stagn7nt wa
ter on Queen near River street be con
demned as n nuisance and source o
filth. and that the owners be notified
r to remove said pool within forty-eigh
r hours. Carried.
\ Board meeting was arranged 90 o'
: held at o'clock this afternoon TO con
I slider the sanitary regulations ne sub
) mitted by the Sanitary Committee.
z \ communication was received from
the Japanese Consul in which he state'
n a census OF all the japanese now II
Z quarantine and I'm detention camp
Z gives a total OF 2.i0O.
o 4 communication from Paul Neu
n mann containing a proposition 10 cree
o a garbage crematory was read. IN
writer stated the CrematOry would b
Of sufficient capacity 70 destroy IN
city's garbage. The garbage will b
b. DESTROYED by the Government payin
so cents per cubic yard. The cost o
, the crematory is estimated at $4,000
Mr.. Cooper stated that he had al
ready written 10 Washington for plan
. and specifications OF the garbage crem
= atory there. considered one Of the I'M
est on the Mainland. and that he OK
pected a reply very soon. The propose
, ton of Mr.. Neumann was referred {
- the Executive.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-13
HOUSE MADE A TRAP.
Family of Four Caught in it Wer
Fatally Burned.

LOUISA. Ky. Dec. ga Alliance
post Office, Floyd County, Nelson
Hamilton was pouring out some pow
der from a keg when his fOur-year-old
son picked up a small amount and
tossed il into the fire. The explosion
threw some enbers into the pile OF
powder. and a terrific explosion. 10 -
lowed. The father and lic,le son ana
Two older children who were IN the
room were knocked insensible. The
ceiling was lifted from its place, tne
walls spread and the upper part Oh the
house came down and stopped ABOUT
half way on the walls, thus ds.eninS
all the doors securely.
When the eldest daughter regaineu
consciousness sufficiently TO realize
that the house was in flames, she tried
TO open a door, but at once saw the
hopelessness Of such an effort and be
gan TO scream for help. \ neighDOi
arrived in time TO burst in door anc
get the tortured persons out. but the!
we're So badly burned tina all dif1
within a few hours
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-13
WANTS HEAVY DAMAGES.
Man Expelled From New York Stock
Exchange Seeks Redress.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-An action
has been commenced in the supreme
court by William Euclid Young against
the New York Stock Exchange, through
its president. in which the plaintiff de-
mands an injunction restraining the
defendant from excluding him from
the privileges of membership. and also
damages in the sum of 100000 on ac-
count Of the pecuniary loss and injury
to his reputation by reason OF the ac-
ton OF the board of governors OF the
exchange in expelling him on Deem
Der 30. 1896.
Young was a member Of the eX-
change for nearly thirty years, having
Joined it in 1869. Prior 70 December
%. 1896. he was the Stock exchange
representative Of the firm OF +. y.
Cuthbert x Co. About a week later.
on December 80. after a trial before
the board Of governors. he was con-
victed OF having participated in an IT.
regular transaction and expelled. lie
protested agains- the action or the
board OF governors, and endeavored 20
have il reversed, but without success.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-13
What is LaXatinG?

LAXATINE is NOTHING BUT THE
TIRxST CASTOR OIL, with it's objec-
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rrs1Sls to get them to take it. 1t con-
uatas neither opium, morphine. nor
sIasr narcotic substances. 1t relieves
t--tainE troubles, cures constipation
and G.:ulency; It asslmilates the food,
regulates the stomach and bowels. CIV
AZ healthy and natural sleep.-The
DhiIdrsn's Panacea - the Mothers
FrisAa.
Prepared only by the Western
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