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The colored American., 1900-12-29
LIGHT FROM THE DARK CONTINENT.
AN INTERESTING LETTER.

The CoIored American, Washington D. c. My
dear Mr.. Cooper: By a peculiar coincidence al
though not in my opinion, uniting one, the
very first copy of an Afro-American paper, saw
on landing in this colony was The Colored Ameri-
can Through the good Offices of a prominent
white citizen of Cape Town l was enabled to-day
to see a copy of the 18th of September containing
among other valuable contributions several very
interesting articles from my esteemed friend John
E, Bruce 1t appears that the gentleman in ques-
ton is an admirer of The American which he re-
CARDS as being equal to any newspaper published
in Cape Town Colony. a judicious blending of
race pride with the truth however, inspired me to
assert that it was better.
Iselected one article IN the issue under the cap
ton, Hope for the Negro" l averred that for
depth of thought. logic without redundancy and
1ucidity of expression it excelled any thing in the
copies Of The Times or Argus, the two most !ntu-
entiaI papers here He admitted the corn.
I arrived here in Sable Bay on the md inst, but
the presence of a large number of troop ships IN
the docks, rendered my disembarking impossible
till two days ago. Perhaps that on your receipt OF
this letter, the Anglo-Boer war may be over! Then
again. it may not for if there is any where IN Gods
creation, stupid. bullheaded, tenacious fellow
and one not at all disposed to cry peCCavi, II IS
the Boer He appears to be determined to make
Up in an irregular, unsystematic and vexatous
guerrilla warfare what he has lost in the regular
way, and in my humble opinion the end IS not IN
sight although of course the threat to issue pro-
clamation by the British authorities, ordering the
belHgeronts to lay down their arms pain of be-
ing treated as rebels, may precipite matters. am
as YOU will observe connected with an educational
institution Ny position, and the only one would
accept is such as leaves me free and untrammeled.
have time for other activities. l. Z.
Cape Town. S. a.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Messrs. Geskins end Gains are to be
CONGRATULATED on the good showing
tnev are making IN their business. The
writer did not get TO this popular place
In time for the lunch christmas day
but was there in time to receive
nice Christmas present and to witness
the proprietors placing money IN en-
velopes for their employees. Messrs.
Gaskins and Gaines are alright.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
A Christmas Dinner.

Messrs. Gray & Costley at 1913 e St.
set the pace on Christmas day by their
magnificent dinner. This house il
growing in popularity and the follow
ing bill Of far9 will give some idea Of
what the menu was: Rhode Island
Turkey, Corn Beef Pressed. Pork and
Beans, Chicken Salad, Smithfield Ham,
Roast Pig, Celery and Olives, Radihes,
Lettuce, Potato Salad, Gold Slaw.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

The Sparta cafe never follows; 1t
leads all the time. On Christmas day
it was in its glory, and too much credit
cannot be given to Messers. Moore and
Prioleau for the handsome set-Out they
had for their many patrons. Mr.. Ed
ward G. Allen had charge Of the buffet
department as usual and kept the en-
tire house alive with his wit and worth.
This house is the pioneer Of the three
other cafes and buffets that have fol-
lowed and holds it's own in the quality
az well as the character Of Its service
The colored American., 1900-12-29
THE ooLoRED AMERICAN A TREASURE

ouisville, KY, Dec. H. 1900 The Colored
American, Washington, D. c.: l enclose you a
check for s4 subscription in full from Sept 2oth
1903, to Sept. 2oth 1900. OF course, want it to
run on and shall remit find The American in
dispensabe 1t stands in the van guard of UP to
date, progressive aggressive, newsy and bright
Journalism To the busy man. to the student, who
desires to keep abreast of the times and thorough
" informed on race interests and happenings, The
American is a treasure, and mint of information
It's editorial page fairly teens with acute and com
prehensive discussion of material and current ques-
tons 1t is a pleasure to me to add my tribute to
those of thousands, touching your wonderful and
valuable journal
Yours for the race, A B. White
The colored American., 1900-12-29
FROM A FOREIGN PORT.

Vancouver. B. c., The Colored American, D, z, (:
Please send me your paper from January 7, 1901.
was one of your earliest subscribers to The Free
man of Indianapolis when you owned it, but 1
must say The American is better
Yours truly, c. J. w.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
THE LEADING COLORED JOURNAL n
AMERICA.

Newberry S. c., Nov. II. Editor Colored Amer
ican: Find enclosed an order for 81, subscription
to the leading colored journal in America. Long
may it live to espouse the interests of the race and
give its readers wholesome food.
Yours truly, R. w. NJ.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
70 THE CoL0RED AMERICAN.
THE ONLY GREAT ONE.

Mr.. Fred L. McGhee, attorney and one of the
most successful and prominent fro-Americans in
Minnesota in closing letter to US after paying his
subscription, says I will be in your city on the
2Sth and will surely see the editor of the only great
race paper before leaving"
The colored American., 1900-12-29
OUGHT TO BE READ BY ALL

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. TO- 1000. Manager of
The Colored American; You will find enclosed 81
for one year ending next May. I will try and get
you some subscribers because the paper is worthy
and ought to be read by all Negroes. NJ. R. w.
rrr1 rv.r,H,C r,cr OpUr TOTrDzAy IN
The colored American., 1900-12-29
A NOBLE PAPER

Gordoasvi..e, Va, Dec. 10, 1900. To, The Col
'ied American: Please find enclosed an order for
8 tor Your noble paper. Always continue it.
{. s. J.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
ALWAYS BE ABLE,

Editor Colored American, Dear Sir: Enclosed
y-S@se ind check for 81 on account Of subscription
The colored American., 1900-12-29

for The Colored American. I trust may for all
time be able to support your excellent journal
Very respectfully, J. B. D.
SUCCESS TO THE CoLORED AMERICAN.
New Orleans La, Dec. II. Editor The Colored
American: Enclosed please find check for 81. Col
Iect and credit to my subscription. With best
wishes for yourself and family and success of The
Colored American, J. L.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
SAYS WE HAVE
A FINE HARB0R
SHOULD BE TERMINAL POINT
Mr.. ToOher'S Ideas of Astoria S
Shipping Facilities - Port
lands Pull Surprising.

s. c. Tooker. who is on the coast in
the interest OF the 5. C. Tooker Com
pany the largest jobbers in canned
goods in Minneapolis. was in the city
yesterday IN conference with the man
ayers Of the Columbia River Packers
Association.
Mr., Tooker is particularly Well i'm
pressed with the merits OF Astoria
canned salmon and emphasized this
last year by handling certain local
brand 10 the exclusion OF all others.
This was the hrst visit Mr.. Tooker
ever made 10 Astoria, and nt was not
only much pleased with wha. he saw
but much surprised at our natural ship
ping facilities.
There is no reason on earth why
Astoria should not be a terminal point
for shippers" said he. Indeed, I am
very much surprised that Portland is
doing any of this business. at all, and
that Astoria is not doing it all. 1t is
one Of the most magnificent harbors on
the coast lines Of the United states"
Continuing, Mr.. ToJker said regard
ing the possibilities for this particular
section Of the Northwest:
Il am satisfied that you have great
future before you There is nearly
every natural resource that could be
desired. What much surprises me is
that they have not been more highly
developed long before this. You also
nave an enviable climate here for we
Fasteners. for it is most congenial
compared to what We are obliged to
endure"
Mr.. Tooker, who came here from the
sound left last night for Portland and
viii leave there at once for san Fran
cisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

lunacy commission on a charge Of IN
sanity preferred by Harry Cochran,
VINO. for the past four years. has been
serving In the capacity Of the inyallds
Keeper,
The court and commissioners decided
at the examination that Root was more
simple In mind than insane. conclud.
Ing that be was not yet proper can
dldale for the asylum. He was, there
fore, returned TO the care Of Mr. Coch.
ran.
According 10 the terms Of an agree
mcnt between Root and Cochran, the
latter assigned 10 the young man all
bis title and interest In a partially I'm.
proved ranch near oregon city. in re-
turn for which Cochran agreed TO care
for the old man during his remaining
years Fer some reason, Cochran
brought the old man TO Astoria few
months ago and has since occupied
a house on the outskirts Of the city.
Letters from Oregon city insinuate
that cochran's actions have been OF "a
mercenary nature and that he brought
the old man 10 Astoria In order 20 OBJ
tain "A change Of venue" a previous
attempt to have Root sent TO the insane
asylum having been made at Oregon
city some months ago.
Cochran, 10 the contrary, says this
is pure slander. however. He says Root
has undoubtedly given every evidence
OF Insanity aud that he has grown TO
be Of too much care. In explanation Of
this statement the charge has been
made th9t there are parties in oregon
City who have designs upon the prop
erty transferred 70 Cochran and who
desire 20 discredlt the legality of the
transfer made By the old man to
Cochran.
II ~ doubtful that Root VIII be co.,
mittod fror this county, although there
II no doubt that he Is mentally unbal.
anceG. His aniictlon. however, is moi
considered sufficiently bad to warrant
his being sent 70 the asylum
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
PIcTuREs on ELEcrRIcITY.

The photography Of tightening is SCI
ence's latest achievement. These are
called 'eIectrographs." and are con-
sidered OF great value in the future
knowledge Of electricity. It is we'll
known that a person struck by light
ming bears an impression resembling
a tree. The electrograph has proved
that this Is because lightning itself has
a tree-like shape, which always leaves
a vivid impression wherever It strikes.
In this respect it is similar to the ia
nous medicine. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. which also leaves an impress
sion-that OF health-upon every one
no uses it. This great specific is for
all stomach Ills, such as dyspepsia, con-
stipation, biliousness. malaria, kidney
trouble. and all ailments which arise
from impaired digestion. 1t will not
offend tie weakest stomach.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
DEATH OF A
NOTED DIVINE
REv.sAYRE's SUDDEN DEMISE
Pastor Of First Presbyterian Church
West Of the Rockies
The Funeral.

The death Of the Rev. sylvanus sayre
yesterday morning ended the life OF a
lifelong exponent Of the Protestant
Christian faith. as set forth in the
creed Of the Presbyterian church. Mr..
sayre had oeen engaged in eccieslastl-
cal work since his boyhood days. be-
ginning as foreign missionary 10
Chile In South America.
Mr.. Sayre was born In Brldgeton. n.
j.. In 1896. He graduated from Prince
ton college In 1863 and from the Prince
ton seminary IN 1866. In the month OF
September, 1866. he was ordained in the
historical North-sireet church in Phil
adeIphla and was Immediately COM
missioned as missionary 10 Chile by the
foreign missionary board Of the Pres
byierian church. His missionary work
was most successful but, on account Of
III health. Mr.. sayre returned to the
I United States In 1876. coming to Ore
gon zine years later. Shortly after, h,
accepted the pas.orate OF the Clat-
sop Plains Presbyterian church, which
was the first church Of that denomi.
nation established west Of the Rocky
Mountains
Mr.. sayre's death came suddenly and
calmly. Although his wife was near
him at the time she did not know that
life had flown until a long time after
the noted pioneer missionary was no
more.
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock in the
clatsop Plains church. the Rev. Henry
Narcotic win deliver the sermon. Mr..
Narcotic viii be assisted by the Rev.
MeLane. Both Mr.. Narcotic and Mr..
McLane are old friends OF the deceased
pastor. having met in Chile during Mr..
sayre's service there in the mission
cause.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
oREGoNs SENIOR SENATOR.

Portland Telegram.
Senator Mcbride has recommended a
military hospital at Vancouver, and
also one at Fort Stevens, near the
mouth of the Columbia. He says he
believes that It would be good military
policy to establish hospitals at both
places This is Senator McBrides
pleasant way TO stand in" with all
propositions. But he knows that gen.
eral hospital cannot be established ut
both places, and he also knows that
1t would not be good military policy"
to duplicate two general military hos
pitals in the same region. Both are
excellent places for the purpose, but
there are advantages at Vancouver
that cannot be had at Fort Stevens
advantages that are apparent on the
surface. BY recommending both Sena-
tor Mcbride neutralizes any influence
he might have in behalf of either. A
man in such position ought to de
eide one way or the other, take a stand
and stick to it. But all that MIR. Nc
Bride thinks about is to try to please
the local politicians of Clatsop county,
who want the hospital established at
Fort Stevens, and not antagonize any
little interest that Multnomah county
people might have in the establishment
of the hospital at Vancouver. So he
recommends both, He might as well
recommend neither.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
soLFILINE.
solallne! solhllnel

II you are sick and tired Of rubbers,
which protect your feet from wet or
cold, and wish to save continual re-
soling of your shoes; If you wish to
stop greaslng your harness and pro-
longing the life of same at least
fifty per cent. II you wish to save
greasing your belts in your manu-
factury, go to Peterson & Brown. at
Astoria. and try case Of Solfline on
your shoes and harness. Buy your
shoes only Of those who have that SCI
entlllc waterproof leather preparation.
Take no other.
Address, PETERSON & BROWN,
General Agents. Astoria. Oregon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that the regu-
lar examination for state papers will
be held at the county court house,
commencing at o'clock a m. Wednes-
day, February II, 1900. continuing four
days. ]. C. LEE.
School Superintendent, Clatsop County.
Dated the 9Th day of February, 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

rhrce new oanneries are being built
on the lower Sound and win be In oper-
alton during The coming season. The
Tacoma Ledger says that it was proven
last year that there We're not enough
cannerles on the Sound to handle the
business that was being offered by fish
men, and day after day came reports
OF fish being thrown away on this ac-
count, Many fish were taken which
had 10 be thrown on the seows, while
other trap men opened their traps and
let the salmon out into the water again.
with the construction Of the new can
nerles and the Improvements elsewhere
II is expected no further difficulty viii
be experienced in caring for the big
catch usually made annually on the
Sound.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
OLD MAN ROOT AGAIN.
Further Charges of Insanity May Be
Made.

still another complaint has been made
against George Root, the old rancher
from Clackamas county, on the charge
Of insanity.
Root Is. indeed. unfortunate. Il was
less than month ago that he was
brought up before Judge Gray and a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

The Scandinavian double quarlette
VIII make ltA FIRST appearance In A..
toria nj the Scandinavian Glee Club
entertainment ana dance at Foard 4
stokes hall on Saturday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

The last reports received from Daw-
son Clty from members OF the Astoria
colony in that city confirm lelegraphlc
reports TO the effect that Dawson is
practically growing deserted. owing to
the heavy departures for ape Nome.
Business In Dawson Is better and more
money Is in circulation than ever be-
fore. but these advantages do not stay
the stampede 20 Cape Nome, caused by
stories OF the recent rich discoveries
Of gold there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

Roslyn coal 10 the best and most eco
nomical coal for household use In As.
toria. Try Il once and you will have
no other. George w. sanborn. Agent.
Telephone 1871
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

George A. Doris. ct al. to A. f. Mil
ler lots and 9. block s, First addition
to Ocean Grove; $3.50.
W. E. Bender and wife to A. H. Klint,
lots 10 and Is, block 6, Gearhart Park;
$l2e.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

Matters are pretty tame around the
county court now that the road petit
ton has been finally disposed Of with
IN the last couple Of days nothing Of
importance has come up FOR disposition
outside the regular bills which come In
the county at stated inter-
yals. The scfson yesterday WAS de-.
voted entirely 10 this class of bpgi.
oana
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
TO AsToRIANs.

The DAILY AsTONIAN Will be tonnh
.,a sais IN portland Al the we'll. known sta
tioneTy house DfJ. n, uandley Co'. spl
WaahinRtnn Street Orders for adtor'
sising lett with this arm Will reosl'e
prompt Attention,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

Cream Pure Rye, Americas finest
whiskey The only pure goods; suor-
antecd rich and mellow. John l.. Carl.
son. sole agent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

When Station Agent Smith at Clats-
kenie arrived ut his office yesterday
morning he found that burglars had
entered the A. & c. depot during the
night and blown open the coinpany's
safe. Nothing OF value was secured,
however. The section tricycle. was
found missing and 1t is presumed that
the burglars made good their escape
by coming down the road on this
There are two singular points In con-
nection with the affair. namely; the
fact that u railroad safe at an i'm
.portant station was broken into with
out anything of value being secured
and, second, that there has been no
evidence as to the direction the men
took. No trace OF the tricycle. has been
found and no one has yet been discov-
cred who had seen II pass on the road.
sheriff LinNille was promptly notified
Of the occurrence and Immediately set
u watch for any susplclous-looking
characters In this city. Up TO a late
hour last night, however, there was
nothing discovered to indicate that the
burglars had come this way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

I'D. Quinn, who is employed In the
Clatsop mill, was badly injured yester-
day. although 1t may not incapacitate
him from doing service, A large splln-
ter, which wbs flung from log which
was being sawed, entered his mouth
and penetrated far into the neck. Quinn
withdrew the splinter and DR.. Kinney
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
roDAY's WEATHER.

PORTLAND. Feb. o-weatern orc.
gon and Western Washington, occa'
sionai rain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

AZ the common council meeting at
Hammond an ordinacc was passed TO
prohibit and suppress gambling and
placing the ine for yiolators at from
Sc 10 SEC.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

The missionary brig Pitcairn Is being
outntted In san Francisco Tor her an
nunl cruise 10 the South Sea and Pit.
cairn island missionary stations. Her
cabin ls TO b. enlarged and more state
rooms put In, as Il is expected that she
will carry a large party this year
within few weeks she VIII take on
board the usual cargo of Bibles. tracts
and stores. and viii clear for the South
STA. The Pitcairn WAS built several
years ago by the seyenth-Day Adven-
tists. She has made several voyages
10 Pitcairn island.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

No other soap in
the world is used so
much; or SO little Of
it goes SO far.

was Immediately summoned. Probably
the greatest amount OF damage done
Was due TO the heavy loss Of blood
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,

Take laxative Bromo ouinine Tab
let's, All druggists refund the money
II It fails to cure. q. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

The display of prizes 10 be awarded
by the Some Of Herman at their
mnsque bail Thursday evening, Feb.
%. II attracting the attention Of pass
crh.by IN the windows Of the Great
American Tea Company on CONNER
cial street The list Is as follows: Best
wallzer, lady and gentleman, clock
ana mnnlcurng set, best sustained
character. gentleman. lamp; lady. fruit
dish. cake.w walk. umbrellas; best Dress
ed lady. cape. gentleman, smoking set.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

W. W. whipple IL In Portland.
Coroner W. c. A. Pohl In In Portland
H. Welcome Of skamokawa is in the
city
L. n. Briggs Of quincy is at the oe'
cldent.
4. A. Cleveland has returned from
Seattle.
j. II. Crowley OF san Francisco ID In
the city.
Mrs. George Shields iS visiting In
Portland.
c. D. Rogers, the llwaoo druggist, is
IN the city.
NJ. Booth. the Ranier salmon buyer,
is In the city.
Crawhish cooked In wine at the Ma
Nonal care.
Frank aud Joseph Geroy OF Seaside
are in the city.
Bond street Fish Market-TelephOn
number. 2iss.
John Conway of Tllamook Ia In the
city on business
A. +, Rogers, the Portland paper
man. is IN the city,
Constable a. c. Miller OF Seaside was
In town yesterday
Manager solg, Of Fishers opera
house. Is in Portland.
o. d. Prael Of Portland Ia visiting his
relatives and friends,
Best i5-eent meal, Rising sun restau-
rant. 6i2 Commercial street.
\ i9.puund son was born unto Mr..
and Mrs. ]. W. Adams OF Elsie on last
Tuesday,
Mrs. 4. L. pcase. OF Portland. Is Wis.
iting at the home Of her sister. Mrs
Jordan
II. V. II. Andrews OF Portland waf
down yesterday attending to his ship
ping interests.
a. j. Megler is rapidly improving In
health and win soon be at his old post
IN this city,
Thomas Bryce has returned from
Alaska, where he has been for several
months past.
win Clinton, who recently went TO
Dawson city, has left those diggings
for Cape Nome.
The steam schooner Laguna has been
sold into the Nome trade. The consid-
GRAFTON was A2b,VVO'
The British bark Donna Francisco, In
ballast from Rio dc Janelro, arrived
IN port yesterday afternoon.
General tlousework Wanted--By q
woman Of middle age Good references.
Call at 5is Commercial Street. room
ia,
The Goldsborough started out for the
Sound yesterday but returned to the
o, Il. & N, dock because Of too heavy
weather outside,
H. r. Worthlngton, william Best,
#. l.. Hunter w. Il. Hunt and George
*. Burton, Of San Francisco, are
guests at the occident.
FOR RENT-Four good-slzed house
keeping rooms, unfurnished. Desirable
tenant, only, wanted; no children. Ad-
dress M" Historian Office.
Roslyn coal lasts longer is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney flues than any other. George
w. Sanborn, Agent. Telephone 1871.
Be good to yourself and good to
your friends. When you treat friend
TO whiskey, give him the best. Harper
whiskey Is the beverage for your
friends and for you. Sold by Foard
stokes Company, Astoria, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-09

A dispatch has been received stating
that the following vessels are posted as
overdue at San Francisco; Annie
Thomas, l92 days from Cardiff for Aca-
pulco, 20 per cent reinsurance; May
Flint. So days from Hong Kong for Ia
coma, per cent; Crompton, l5S days
from Antwerp Tor san Francisco, 10
per cent; sio, 9l days from Hong Kong
for Vancouver. per cent.