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The colored American., 1900-12-08
THE SOUTHERN WIZARD.

Prof. Booker T. " ash1DgtOn of Tus-
kegee has issued q call for the tenth
annual Negro Con ference; to be held
at Tuskegee, Wednesda February 20,
1901. Mr.. Washington rightly says in
the announcement:
'sTen years have passed sln ce the first
conference was held and there are
many evidences that show the good in
fiuence Of the movement on the masses
OF our people. The Negro Conference
Is working ale ng specific and We'll de-
fined lines; 1t IS seeking to make the
Negro himself improve his own cOndl
ton, materially, morally, and intellec-
ually."
This IS indeed encouraging to the
thousands of friends Of Tuskegee, who
have watched the course OF the effects
of these conferences continually "The
we'll defined Lnes," Of those great gath
erings are known to the public. The
results, of those annual meetings can be
seen on q thousand hills in the "Black
belt" of Alabama. Women and men,
who came to the first conference N OK
carts, with mortgages hanging over
them, have also come in vehicles OF the
first order, we'll rounded beasts, and
deed for their farm or home ID their in.
side pockets. The Idea to make the
Negro independent, improve himself,
materially, morally and intellectual
Iy" has ripened into golden results. To
personally see the good done by meet
ing and discussing, now to best live
and have, and that decently, is to see q
part of the great work, being done at
Tuskegee. That self reliance taught
them has been the reason for the poor
black men in touch with Mr.. Washing
toms practical movement, emerging
from q sleep of thirty five years, and
that, SO to speak in one room log cab
in, and doing something; getting prop
erty, building homes, and educating HE
children.
Mr.. Washington reasons soundIy, in
telling how the Negro can rise in the
three distinct lines of universal prog
ress.
"The ways in which the Negro can
do this are first, to raise his food
supplies "a home; second, to get out of
debt and make no more mortgages;
third, to stop losfing around town on
Saturday in idleness and drunkenness; !;
fourth, to oppose at all times the excuf'
sion habit; fifth, to have st least two
rooms to his house; sixth, to prOlong
supplement fund; seventh, to buy
homes and FARMS"
There can be no fiinching from this
course. Mr.. Washington In setting
forth these ways, relterates his posi-
tion against immortality, and stands
out for the niR best development of man
and womanhood The agitation in fa-
vor of prolonging the school term,
where the state tails to supply, has
been tried In parts of Alabama and
other states, with magnificent results.
The conference lay 8 especial stress up-
on the getting of inviting homes. The
log cabin, which so long was the sign
of colored citizen, is thing of the
past in a great many sections, and com.
Portable homes have taken their places.
Mr. Washington goes deeper still
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
WHY EDITORS
ARE UNBBLIEVBRS
Rev. DR.. Talmadge Gives Sensible
Reason for SkeptiCism Of News
paper Men,
THEY SEE TIE WORLDS MANY SLAMS
As They Pass Through the Edi'srial aud
RspOtOrial Rooms Daily Arrsy-ThOre
Are Some Exceptions, However.

Rev. DR.. Talmadge gives the follow
ing sensible reasons why skepticism
exists among newspaper men;
zone Of the greatest trials among
the newspaper profession is that its
members are compelled to see more Of
tbs shams Of the world than in any
other profession. Through all the
newspaper offices passes day after day
all the wiCkedness Of the world, all
church pickering, all yAnitiss that
want to be repaired, want to be cred
tied, and all the doll speakers that
want to be eloquent, sll the meannsss
that wants to get its name noticed
gratis in the advertising columns, in
order to save the tax OF the advsrtis-
ing columo; all the men who want to
bs set right; allths crack Drained phi
Iosophers with stories as long as their
hair aud as gloomy as their faces
Through the editorial and rspotorial
rooms all The folliss and sbams Of the
world are seen day after day and the
temptation is to believe in neither God,
man nor woman. 1t is no surprise to
me that in this profession there are so
many skeptics. l only wonder that
journalists believe anything"
There are, OF course, a few things
in life that an editor is not skeptioal
about, and one OF these few is good
life insurance company All newspa-
per men are firm believers in life in
surance, and good company always
gets them. An editor shows rsmsrka-
BILE judgment in always selecting the
best and safest, and this in large
measure accounts for tho number Of
editors who carry polic,es in the Old
Reliable Phoenix Mutual Life. ]. B,
Abrams is the general agent for this
sound company, and if you have not
seen sthe new L. z. A. contract the
Phoenix Mutual is now writing call
on or write j. B Abrams, Gen. Agt.,
Brunswick, Ca, for a specimen copy
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

an opportunity to resume his fierce
attack on CfoDje's lager, for doubt
less he could not keep up the vigorous
canuonade with which he started
Possibly the long wait may be due To
the determination to endeaYor to
starve out Cronjs's force. Other
Paardeburg dispatches say that ths
Bosrs' plight is still hopeless aud that
Lord Roberts is ready to meet all their
reinforcements.
From Gen, Butler there is nothing
nsw, hut the retreat Of Cropje ssems
to be having an effect upon Cape
Beers, as Dordrecht dispatch dated
Feb. ~ says they have opened neRotia-
tions for submission. Gen. Brabrant
is treating with them, and 10 deter
ence to the wishes Of the governor Of
Cspe Colony Sir Alfred Miner is Of
fering lenient terms, meanwhile ceas-
ing offensive operations,
A special dispatch from Arundel
dated Feb. %, says:
"The Beers have formed strong
force seven miles west of here. Gen.
eral Clements has kept up q searching
FIRE on their kopjss. We expect to
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take their position before sunset"
BoER NEWS.

war bulletin published in Preto-
ria, Feb %, said communication with
Cronie was still open Feb. 2lst, and
that reports Of heavy lighting occnr
ring east Of oroAts's lager had been
received.
A Storkstroem dispatch of Feb. 20
says a Boer refugee from Heidelberg
asserts that the Beers have admitted
losing 500 men In the assault on Lady
smith on Jan 9Th, and that it was true
that General Joubert is no longer in
commend. He added that some Free
stAtera were publicly foggedt tor cow-
ardice after the battle Of Belmont,
The British casualties at Koodoon-
berg drift on Feb 7th and Kip KraaI
on Feb. 10th, were seven officers
wounded, four killed, and oe men
wounded.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
Volcanic Eruptions.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life Of
of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica salve, cures
them, also old running and fever sores
ulcers, boils felons, corns, warts, cuts
bruises, burns scalds, chapped hands, chill
blsins. Best pile cure on earth. Drive
out pains and aches. Only CSC box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
Frequent Coughing

IuGsmes the lungs. Foley's Honey
and Tar stops the coughing and heals
the lungs. The ordinary cough medi-
cines which are simple expectorants,
will not do this, 40 they keep the lungs
irrItated IN throwing off pblegm. w.
J. Butts.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

Russell's Chill and Fever
Tonic is acknowledged to
be the Best on the market
every bottle guaranteed. For
sale by w. J. Butts and L.
N. Bishop.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
HAS CRONJE
MADE His ESCAPE ?
RumOrs That He Has Broken Brit
ish Linss-Has Forced His
Way Through,
RUMOR OF SURRENDER DlSCREDIqED
Flogging Cowards In the Boer Camp
General Roberts is NV Trying to
Hssd Of Oronje.

Berlin, Feb 24.-Seversl newspapers
here announce that they learn from
private sources that Cropis has sue
oeeded in forcing his way through the
British lines.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

London, Feb. 2i.-A dispatch from
Pasrdebure, dstsa Thursdsy, made
public this afternoot shows that the
condition of CrOpis1 was apparently
not changed for better or worse up to
Thursday, and confirmation Of the
Durham report AnnouSOiOs that crOnie
has surrendered is eagerly awaited.
At this hour the war office has no
news, and it l'-regarded as a curious
fact that the first news Of the surrsn-
der, il true, should have come from
Durbsn. Lacking better authority
the Durham dispatch is regarded as a
doubtful announcement. The arrival
Of the BritIsh supply column at Paar-
deburg may have given Gen. Roberts
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

GEO, Barbee, Mendoza. Va, Gays. Moth
ing did me so much good as Kodol lDys-
pepsia Cure. One dose relieved me, few
bottles cured me" 1t digests what you
eat and always cures dyspepsia. J.
Butts.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
WHILE THEY LAST.

IS pairs of pretty dotted
Swiss curtains in two pat
terms at $3.50 a pair at I'll. M.
Miller & Sons.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
Frost Bites aud chilblsins

QuIokly cured by Banner Sslve, the
most healing remedy in the world.
w. J Butts.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

!. The modern and most effective cure for
pnstipation and all liver troubles--the IA
sous littlepills known as Dewitts Little
srly Risers. WI. Butts.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

Fresh sauer-kraut, at Harper's.
Phone 1853.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
snip Notice.

Have your clothing cleaned and
pressed by Jim Garter.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

Difficulties give away to diligence = and
diseasesgerms and blood humors disappear
when Hood s.sarsaparilais faithfully taken
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25

Finest candies in the city, at Har-
per's. Phone 1853.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-25
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Interesting Services This Afternoon at
First Methodist Church.


First Methodist Church.
At 3 80 o'clock this afternoon, at the
First Methodist church, an unusually
interesting and Instructive meeting Of
the EpwOrth league will be conducts
Mr.. 7. w. Causey, president,
Mr.. J A. Wright, secretary; Mrs. NJ.
I. Parker, treasurer; Miss Lizzie
Aymer, organist. A full attendance
Of members is expected, and sitter the
opening servics the subject under dis-
cussiou viii be handled BY Mrs. 9. A..
B0Ylston aud will be, "The Strength
Of Humauity," Luke Is, Ola stran-
gers in the city are gwen cordial in
vitatlon 20 be present.
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Advertise in The Times
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Butts.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06
MO,lern bow.

The probability Is that the origin Of
the custom Of bowling can only be found
by going far back into the ages OF an.
tiQuity. when prOstratiOn was the ct.
titude Of the slave before his master.
What We now call politeness began In
servility. There can hardly be any
doubt but that the practice of bowling
the head originated In exposing the
neck to the stroke Of the sword. From
its earliest literal meaning 1t took 4
fgurative one. meaning first submis-
sion, then Difference, than mere polite
ness. Herbert Spencer says 1.-THE nod
or bow of modern pOllteness IL the last
relic Of the prostratiOn Of ancient SER
witty" In the same way We shake
hands with the right instead of the left
because the right was the sword hand
and the giving Of 1t into the hand of an
enemy was sign of peace and good
faith. Taking of the hat, too Ii relic
of dofiing the helmet and SO leaving the
most vulnerable portion of the body
undefended as mark of confidence on
entering the dwelling of an ally or q
friend.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06
Childish Tribute to an Actor.

Edward Terry the actor, tells Of Q
pretty incident that occurred during Q
tour In Australia. do you know what
l consider the most glowing tribute I
ever received? The compliment came
from q child. There was crowded
house, an intent audience. and humor
had for the instant given place to
pathos. You might have heard q pin
drop and felt the tension Of the house
was at breaking point. The intense
silence was broken by childish voice
"a girl's-who. turning to her parent.
asked in o broken voice: Mother. d
Il realr"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06

q situation that threatened her immedi-
ats destruction. Her whole broadside
WIS exposed to tie hurricane. and her
only hope of salvation was in getting at
once before 1t. The sea, too. was pouring
like a cataract over her lee hammock
cloths, and the starboard gangway was
afoat with water.
as she going of at all?" inquired Suth-
erand
"No. sir! she don't bulge an inchw was
the response
"Comc aft here. carpenters; cut away
the mzzcn-mast!"
The lanyards of the weather rigging
were severed. and after few strokes of
the AK the mast fell. with heavy plunge,
into the sen.
"She's going off" shouted the quarter
master.
"very well; stand by to meet her with
the helm" and the bows of the shattered
ship tended gracefully to leeward. and
recovering her gravity with one deep roll,
she began to drive furiously through the
boiling ocean.
The attention of everyone was riveted
upon his own impending danger; but
when that terror had been allayed a uni
versal buzz of admiration burst from the
crew, as they bchcld the strange ship,
with all her yards and masts aloft, sweep.
ing beautifully before the gale under q
close.reefed forcsail.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06
CHAPTER XI.


Captain Sutherland paced the quarter
can sloop Of war, running along to the
southwark, the wind right aft, and steer.
ing sails set allow and aloft.
"Fine night" said Mr.. Topblock, who
was ofIicer Of the deck, addressing Gap.
tain Sutherland. He was In the habit
OF saying that It was fine night; It was
his preface to conversation, and he In,
yariably broke the Ice with some such
"Very." responded the commander.
Sutherland was to his officers the very
essence Of politeness.
"Fine run to-day, sir" rejoined Mr..
TopblOck.
Before he had time to start another
topic. the cry Of "Sail. hoy' rose from
the forecastle. and died away to Toward
on the wings Of the breese.
"Where awayr inquired Mr.. Topblock.
through the trumpet.
"Br0ad on the larboard bow" respond.
ed the lookout; and Sutherland, on turn.
Ing to the indicated direction. beheld a
pile Of canvas looking through the gloom
Of the night.
AoS ess~t SSs~ sSes~sssSs' SeSssss>SS'
Mr.. Topblock.
"Can you distinguish hsrT asked Cap.
tain Sutherland.
Perfectly"
"And what do you make her out?"
"A ship on the starboard tack, running
with the wind free; small ship, sir
Frenchmau, perhaps, bound to the Span
ish Main; line ships. those Fenchmen
SIR"
Haul up q point" said Sutherland
1--WE will speak her."
"Ay, ay, sir; quartermaster. bring hel
to q point. and let me know when she''
her course"
"Course now, sir" said the man at tn,
wheel.
every well; keep her So"
In the meantime Sutherland had bee'
scanning the stranger, who was no,
drawing nearer and nearer every mo
ment. The stars gave but dim light
yet there was SUFFICIENT brightness
abroad to afford him view OF her spar
and hull, even at the distance Of q mile
Another half hour brought both ship
within hail. A tall figure sprang Int
the missen rigging of the newcomer. an,
applylus . huge leegangway trumpst Il
Dis mouth, sung out In q clear and power
8ul voice the customary ship ahoyw
"Ihs voiaA" muttsrsd M. Topblsel
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06
Blue Roses Growing wild.

Referring to the recent report that
q Russian florist had succeeded In rails
Ing blue roses. Slav0nian gardener
declares that blue roses srow Wild y
o9vA.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-06
The growing Cook County city Of
BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS,


will
emphasized position that burs should take paes
authorities the 800 forefathsrs
Willis Ru Mount Greenwood
municipality beautiful pubic
tracton
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-11
MUCH LESS WHEAT S)NN
MONTHLY REPORT OF THE STATS
TICIAN OF THE AGRICULTURAL
DEPARTMENT
CONDITION IS IMPROVED
High Averages Reported in More or
Less Important Wheat-PrOduc-
ing States Fully Maintained
Other Grains.

WASHINGTON. May 10.-The monthly
report Of the agricultural department IS
as follows:
Returns to the statistician of the de-
partment of agriculture made up TO May
!. show the area under winter wheat in
cultivation on that date to have been
about 2G,5SJ0 eco acres, or 1858 600 or II SO
less than the area estimated to have been
sown last fall. The reduction in acreage
in the principal states. owing to winter
killing and the r2Vages of the Hessian
fly is as follows: Indiana, 1,699, 000; Ohio,
100000 Michigan, 81 900; Pennsylvania,
1JS,000 and Illinois, $4,000 acres.
ECr the area remaining under cultiva-
ton, the average condition on May 1,
was $50. While this average is 60 points
above the mean Of the averages of the
last ten years and has. been exceeded
only three times in fifteen years, it must
be remembered that the acreage plowed
up, cut for forage Except in California,
where 1t IS not yet definitely ascertain
able or otherwise abandoned, has been
entirely eliminated. The high averages OF
condition reported last month for Kansas,
Missouri, Texas and other more or less
important Western wheat producing
states that have escaped the ravages OF
the fly have been fully maintained, and
on May nearly one half of the entire
winter wheat acreage remaining under
cultivation reported a full normal or still
higher condition.
The average condition of winter rye on
May ], was $50, as compared with S5.2 on
Nav l. 1899 945 on May J. 1898, and S9.l
the mean OF the May average for the last
ten years. Pennsylvania and New York,
with 421 of the total winter rye acreage
Of the country report conditions j points
and points respectively, below their
ten-year averages. Kansas, which ranks
third in The scale of acreage, reports the
high average condition of 107, the highest
average reported on May !, Of which
there is any record.
The average condition of meadow NOW
Ing lands on May l, were sos against o4.9
on Nav !, 1899; 92.9 on May /, 1888, and
81 3 the mean of the May averages OF the
last ten years The average condition of
spring pasturage was 9l.3, against So.9
the mean OF the May averages OF the last
ten years.
Spring blowing is more or less late in
almost every state in which its condition
Is a matter of any especial significance
The only notable exceptions are Pennsyi-
vania. kentucky, Illinois, Kansas, MIS-
so1ri and Arkansas. The work already
done in the country at large is estimated
at 81 4 ner cent of the total contemplated,
The promotion usually done by May ], be-
Inr about IS per cent of the whole IN
South Carolina. Mississippi ana Texas t'le
work is later than in any year for when
records are available. In consequence Oh
thu almost. if not entirely unprecedented
hacI5yya rCness of the season, ire. std
tistician is unable to make the usual PIE
Iirninarv estimate Of the new acreage o.
cotton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-11
MINNEAPOLIS.

MINI EAPOLIS, May l0.-It was dull
in the wheat pit with sagging tendency
from Yesterdays level of prices. Corn
had a little boom on liberal export bust
ness, but the influence on wheat was
practically nil. The market is at ii stand
still and new crop developments are
awaited with interest
The close was easy, about &c lower
than yesterday. July wheat closed at
ISL GI55%sc. September at 65l4 W653sc. The
two months closed 14c apart yesterday.
liz the cash wheat market the pre-
MUM was higher than yesterday. Mllers
tried to buy No. l northern at &c over
July, but were unable TO fill their re-
Guirements, sellers holding a little Grmer
all around For selected lots millers were
compelled to pay l3M34c over July, with
the bulk of the ordinary No. l northern
bringing 2s@l2c over.
Flom-The market is steady at IN
changed quotaf ans. The mills continue
grinding Target on old orders. Sales are
somewhat larger than for few days
past, but foreign buyers are still holding
of TO some extent. First patents are
quoted at $50; second patents, $50: first
clears, $3.50; second clears, $2.05. Ship
ments, 80, I3i bbls.
MillStufts-Ihe market is strong; sales
are made at the advance and trade, while
not large, IS active. Millers report good
lots Of red dog sold for export, and de-
mand little better on all grades. Bran
In bulk is quoted at S11@1l.25; bulk flour
middings, $i2al2.25: bulk shorts, S116
11.25; red dog in 140-lb sacks. $l4014. Is !;
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-11
OTHER GRAIN MARKETS.
ST. Paul-S933, 1865.
Minneapoplis-S1, l2S, $50.
Chicago-$24, 794. 600.
New York-s166, 005. 028.
Boston-s19, 431 ,129.

GRAIN GOssIP-Gossip by private
wire to c. H. +. Smith ~ Co. st. Paul,
members OF the New YORK Stock eA-
change and Chicago Board of Trade
The News bureau says: Selling OF wheat
by Phillips has been the feature OF TINS
morning. A half dozen houses doing II
for him He is supposed to be Influenced
by the warmer weather in the south
west The forecast is for its continu-
ance st. Louis wires: Just saw
letter from North Dakota. One concern
that put i'll 1900 acres of wheat last year
only put in 5000 this var, and say the
acreage will show good reduction all
through the state. Prime says: Re
ports from Eastern Kansas show that IN
spite of rainy weather upon high and
dry land chinch bugs are very thick, and
there are large places in fields turning
red and yellow already from their eff
fects. Mild winter has favored develop
ment of insect life. Wheat and oats are
now between two enemies, bugs and wet
weather. Winter wheat reports from
Southern Kansas show that there are
any amount of chinch bugs in the coun-
try. Average height of wheat is fifteen
inches. Farmers feel Ike disposing Of
what little reserves OF wheat they have
at. present prices. Stand of corn only
LIVERPOOL May 1O.-wheat quiet.
14d lower. July, IS SID; September,
MILWAUKEE. Wis. May 10.-Fiour
dull. Wheat weak; No. 1 northern. 67Go
Csc; No. northern, 65124D66c. Rye steady;
No. !. 5iu57I ac. Barley weak; No. 9. &c;
sample, S9Q421sc. Oats dull; No. ? White,
26eI261ac-
NEW YORK, May iO.-F1our- Receipts,
q. 164; exports, 1888: choice bakers were
in good demand today at old prices, but
other brands had only moderate call. Rye
-four steady Wfleat-Receipts 172, $50; ex-
ports, 1881; spot market steady: No. 2
red, 1880 f. o. b; and afioat; No. red.
TIC elevator; No. l northern, Duluth,
753sc f. o. b., afloat and to arrive; No. /
hard, Duluth, 7%sc f. 0. b. and aHoat; OPP
lions: May. 1h9g711sc, closed at 711zc;
July. 72&@72Tsc, closed at T2ssc; Septenl-
Der. 75A df5llc closed at 73sse. Corn-Re-
ceipts. 1852; exports, 2,s24 bu; spot
steady; No. 2, 44L4c (. o. D. and aflOat. and
435sc elevator; options: May, 43ssdI315c,
closed at 1896 July, 4s l5-i60445sc, closed
at 44Ac; September. 44lzm445zc, closed at
444sc Oats Receipts, 254,Soo; exports, TO-
1888; spot easy; No. 2. z73sc; No. 3. &c; No.
white, zee; No. white. 2S1zc, track:
mixed Western, Al4@29c; track white, 2S14
6735c. Options nominal: No. white oats,
May. 2Sgs92szc. closed at ESQ.