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The colored American., 1900-06-23

The complimentary "stag' IN honor
O Mr. Phil 81, Waters was q glittering
success.
No where IN this land hes q more
brilliant, happy or contented q coma
pany OF young men gathered about
festai board than that which graced the
magnificent spread Of last Saturday
evening, in the Dslmo- Koonee BANQUET
hall, given as mark OF the affection
and esteem in which the concentrated
talent Of Washington's representative
men hold hr. Walters, of Charleston,
w. Va, familisTly known to his friends
and admirers as ''the Boy Orator of the
Kanawha."
Covers were laid for thirty, and the
menu, the decorations and the service
were all gotten up with that lavish
generosity, and completeness which
have become characteristic of the
notable social functions handled by
Mr.. Jesse S. kOonce, the entsrprising
head Of the Delmo- Koonee Cate. There
was plenty to tickle the fancy of the
inner man, both solid and otherwise,
ths trimmings" being of unusually
good quality and design The occasion
was merry West Virginia Saturday
night, and every participant enjoyed
sixty minutes Of every hour of the ses-
sion. DIR. j, q. Campbell of West Viz
ginta called the gentlemen to order,
and after an impressive invocation by
Mp. I. Fl. Norman, introduced Mr.. r
w. Thompson OF Indiana as toast.
master.
The viands vanishing under the
heavy fire Of the assembled Epicureans,
the masked batteries were gwen orders
30 begin operation, and for II ore than
swo heurs fusilade Of OIatory, wit,
wisdom and eloquence belched forth
from many quarters, the like of which
has not been heard for many moons.
Everybody made q speech and de-
elded "hit''-everybody commanded
the rapt attention of everybody else
everybody felt that he had divested
ninsslf Of ''ths speech of his life." In
The colored American., 1900-06-23

and 8 f. Lacy, District of Columbia;
D. D. Moore, Wyoming; q. r. Spauld
ing, North Carolina; nIeus. r. E
Teemey, Tenn; Dr.. r. T. Hamilton,
w. T. Blackshesr. N. w. Quincy, Tex as;
Frederick Williams, Massachusetts; DR..
G. NJ. Howe. New York; Lieut.. e. r
Gather, New jersey. o. O. Curtis,
Iowa; FL. P. Slaughter, Kentucky; John
7. Haskins, Virginia; Charles e. Hall
and G. 2. Pickett, Illinois; Anderson
Lewis. Alabama; Charles Tebeau, New
Yerk.
Some OF the special features OF the
evening, deserving OF more extended
notice than our columns will permit
were the well conceived and feelingly-
read poem "Ben TiIIman, American
Negro" and Chicken" by the local
poet laureate, Lieut.. r. E. Toomey; {;
another original peem in honor of Mr..
Waters by DR.. r r. Hamilton: the
versatility, '4oquaoity,' tact, diploma
cy and ready grasp of the toastmaster,
Mr.. r. w. Thompson, and last but by
no means least, the splendid manage
rial ability displayed by that "prinee OF
good fellows" and ubiquitous spirit.
Mr. j. @. Campbell, to whose persistent
efforts and conscientious labors the
success of the "stag" is in the largest
measure due.
MIR. Waters is leader in West Yir-
ginis politics. He has the ear of the
strongest forces in that progressive
8 ate. and an influence possessed by
few young men in the entire country
His wonderful gift OF oratory has stood
HIM in excellence stead, and though
but twenty six years of age, he has
seen much campaign service and de-
lights in the fascinating simmer of no
litical battle. Ii Is universally con
ceded that his timely compromise
Donbshell, sprung on the state con
vention four years ago, broke q dead
lock and stampeded the body to @. w.
Atkinson, whc thus became the nomi
nee. and was later elected governor
He is invariably delegate or officer In
all the conventions of his state. and
Will represent his constituency at the
st. Paul convention of republican clubs
and at Philadelphia he this week serv
ed his peop'eis delegate at large. ard
in a thrilling speech, seconded tn.
nomination OF Hon, J. P. DoIIiver fo,
vice president OF the United States
He holds the responsible position O.
corporation clerk IN the Office of tn,
secretary of state, and by reason O
WEST VirgInia's liberal laws, it falls te
bis lot to write more charters than an,
other corporation clerk In the Union,
After a quiet home dinner sunda,
With few friends at the home of Mr.
thompson, of Spruce street, who's,
guest he was, and an impFompt tn musi
Gale at the residence of Messrs. Toome,
and Campbell, MIR. Waters left the cit,
Tor Baltimore en- route TO Philade Iphia
he praises without stint the npenhand
ed hospitality and intellectual breadth
OF she cosmopolitan aggregation O
national America called Washjngt ON
The colored American., 1900-06-23
! WEST VIRGINIA MIGHT.

Mr., Phil H. Waters the Boy Orator of the
Kahawha, is Guest of Honor at q Royal
Stag" Given by the Nations Repre-
sentative Young MeR-A Resume of His
Remarkable Career-Ovation to Cover
nor PInehback-Sparkling Oratory and
EffsrveScent Wit.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
Money to Loan
oN FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC.

II you are In need OF money, We desire 10
INFORM you OF our new method. We can Sc
cure you loan on an easy monthly payment
plan, al less cost than before, and below the
rate of any other company In the city. You
can pay In tull at any time after loan is So
cured. ana IL Will only cost you for such time
as you nave had the money. Our business
strlctIy private, and all applications are
treated conf1dentially. Ii you have loan
WIN any other concern, you can secure Ican
SSn[Ougn US 10 pay 1t and get more money
before going elsewhere. We are ready at
any ana ali times during office hours to give
Iniormatlon concerning our business meIh
ous, ana you Will receive courteous treat
CAPITAL
LOAN GUARANTEE GO
602 q ST. N. W
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
buying Fruit.

The prudent man never buys the
fruit which is marked with the highest
prices, and his motive is not merely
economy He knows that the second
grade fruit is ripper than the. most ex-
pensive, which in nine cases out of ten
Is too green to be eaten Immediately.
It is held at high prices because the
dealer knows that it will keep. and as
1t ripens and grows better fit for hui
man consumption its price will be re-
duced. That is the stage Of the fruit
when the price is lowered for the first
time. 1t is then ripe and In condition
to be eaten. And the prudent man who
doesn't always feel that he has got the
best article only when he pays the
most for it buys his fruit at the marked
Town price.-New York Sun.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
RECENT INVENTIONS.

To announce the arrival Of carrier
pigeons at the home nest whistle has
been patented for attachment to the
bird, comprising hollow ball Of light
material, with a clamp to secure it to
The tail feathers, an opening being cut
the front to let air into the whistle.
An Ohio man has patented street
EAR floor which will prevent people
treading on sitting passengers toes, the
edges of the floor being double, with the
upper thickness supported at intervals
on brackets to lift it high enough to
allow the passengers toes to slip under.
Distribution Of germs through the use
Of telephones is prevented by a new
attachment which has a metallic ring
to it over the mouthpiece, with cover
hinged on one side, having bracket
on its inner face for the support of a
small bottle containing an antiseptic or
germicide.
In New York company has been
formed for the manufacture Of an ar
NOR for pneumatic tires, using an un-
woven, fibrous material, which is fiat
tened out into wide sheet and cover
ed on one side with a loose woven fab
ric to keep it in place, being then folded
over until 1t attains the proper width.
An improved feed box for animals
has small trough pfvoted at the rear
Of the manger, with narrow, round
hopper depending from the ceiling over
head to fit over a cone-shaped projec-
ton in the bottom Of the box, weight
ed lever closing the cone over the hop
per outlet until the animal presses the
box down.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
EAonomizing Fuel.

There are many good housekeepers
who are Indifferent in the matter OF
saving small coal and cinders. Unseen
waste goes on in most houses in this re-
spect. If housekeepers would make II
point to see that all cinders and ashes
are thoroughly sifted daily, they would
be surprised at the fuel they would
save.
After the cinders have been removed
cold water should be poured over them.
This causes them to make much better
fuel when mixed with Goals. Better
and safer fires can be kept up in bed
rooms than with coal alone, safer be-
cause with cinders there is no danger
of sparks flying about.
The best kitchen fire is made by put,
ting coal in front, banking up cinders
behind and then leaving the fire alone
To be constantly stirring fire takes
all the life out Of the Goals and also
starts the dust.-St. Louis Post-Dis
patch.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
Reda and Sleeping.

A German doctor has been inyesti
eating the question of beds, and the re-
suit of his labors has been lately given
to the world in the pages Of German
journal. In the first place, to convince
mankind Of the Importance of his sub
ject, the doctor reminds all mankind
that we spend from one-fourth to one
third of our lives in bed, after which
be proceeds to advise the world on the
Sealthiest kind Of couch and the most
sensible manner of reposing thereon.
A hard bed appears to be the best,
and it is laid down that children from
the earliest years should be trained to
sleep on these hard beds. Soft beds
are too warm and do not admit sufE
tient air. Even in the case Of the hard
bed the sleeper is warned to see that
his covering. whether wooden or cotton
l. not so heavy that the body is kept
Dyerwarn and fresh air is excluded
This ventilation, according to our au
thority, is all important. But wha!
will middle aged people say when the
man Of science bids them dispense
with their pillows? Pillows, he dc
.lares. are evils. and it is right that W,
should sleep with limbs uncramped OF
perfectly horizontal plane. Knowing
the weakness Of human flesh. however.
The doctor declares that if pillows are
retained they should be neither too soft
nor too thick
A point on which most people will
agree with this authority is the neces
sity for constant Ghe doctor asks for
daily airing and summing of the bed,
ding Much i'll health may be attribut,
ed to carelessness In this matter.-Lon-
don Globe.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
WASPS ACT IN A TRAGEDY.
t1t They Come Very Near Turning
1t Into q Comedy.

Zone of the most laughable Iscenes
,ver witnessed during the representa-
ton of one of Shakespeare's TRACE
dies" said well known theatrical
manager to the writer the other day,
happened to the late Tom Keene
when he was performing in northern
New York town. The company was
playing Julius Caesar and at the
last moment 1t was found that the
property man had failed to send up the
regular throne chair used in the SEN
ate scene, and an old rustic chair was
hastily procured from the left of the
theater and, after being covered with
tlraping, was pressed into service. In
the midst Of the scene large wasps'
nest was discovered attached to the
chair, and it's inhabitants, becoming
indignant at the disturbance they had
suffered, began to swarm about the
stage, seeking revenge upon the Ro.
mans In their low necked and short
sleeved dresses. The wasps seemed to
be particularly offended with Caesar,
and it is doubtful If Caesars death
scene was ever acted with more feel
ing, for at the moment he was being
pierced by the conspilAtors' daggers
the wasps were most Industrious In
their work.
'In the tent scene where Caesar ap-
pears to Rrutus one might almost have
doubted it's being the real Caesar, 1t
was the same in form and dress, but
the face was no longer the same. In
the last act Brutus had one eye closed,
Antony swollen lip, Cassius an en-
larged chin, Lucius an inequality in
the size of his hands and Octavius
Caesar nose that would have done
service as the famous nasal organ Of
Bardolf in Henry w.
'"The tragedy came very near becom-
ing roaring comedy when Mr.. Keene,
as Cassius, said, Antony, the posture
of your blows is yet unknown but for
your words; they rob the Hybla bees
and leave them honeyless,' and the
actor who was doing Antony replied,
Not stingless too Washington Star.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
The diseased hitch at Baden-Baden

The Diseased Hitch at Baden-Baden.
A great deal of grandeur always
makes me homesick. 1t isn't envy.
don't want to be a princess and have
the bother of winding a horn for my
outriders when | want to run to the
drug store for postage stamps. but
pomp depresses me. Everybody was
strange, foreign languages were pelt-
Ing me from the rear, noiseless flunkies
were carrying pampered lap dogs with
crests on their nasty little embroid-
cred blankets, fat old women with cpl
lepsy and equity old men with scrofula
representing the aristocracy Mt it's best
were being half carried to and from ia
Lles, and the degeneracy of noble En-
rope was being borne in upon my soul
with a sickening force. The purple
twilight was turning black on the dis
tant hills, and the silent stars were
slowly coming into view. Clean, health
giving Baden Baden, in the valley OF
the Cos, with its beauty and it's pure
air, was holding out her arms to all the
disease and filth that degenerate-riches
produce. Lillian Bell in Woman's Home
Companion.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
The Account.

81 have called" said the reporter. ito
see if you wish to add anything to our
account of your wife's reception this
evening. We have most of the details
and long list of names, including
those who will assist her in receiving.
NO." replied the business man.
There's only one account that I'm ex-
pected to take any interest in, and
there'll be no one to assist me with
thai" Exchange.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
Painful Results of stoutness.

Fa1n1ul HeBultS Oh StOutAGSBs
A stout man lifted himself into a
Heights car the other morning and took
the only vacant seat Pretty soon a
lady came aboard, and the stout man
quickly arose to tender her his place.
AS he reached standing position the
car suddenly started, and he sat down
with sound like broken slat. Blush
ing deeply, he once more struggled to
his feet and was about to step out into
the aisle when the mOtOrman saw q
wagon on the track and fercely ap-
piled the brakes. The car stopped so
suddenly that the stout man doubled
over on thin young man in the front
seat and almost cracked his slender
neck. The young man pushed the dents
out Of his derby hat and muttered
some remarks that were not compli-
mentary to fat people in general.
Then the fat man braced himself. for
the third time, and the lady sympathet-
ically remarked. please don't trouble
Yourself" But the fat mans spirit
was up. He crowded out into the aisle
and filled it so full that the lady could
not get by him; then. with q polite
wave Of his hand, he indicated the seat
and backed out of the way.
"Thank your said the lady very
sweetly. But l get off at the next
STOP"
Then the fat man went out and filed
up the back platform. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
A Bold Defense.

"An enlisted man once put the presi-
lent of court martial in difficult po-
,ition.' says writer in Casselrs Mag
izine. '"The court martial was trying
When the 5evidence-and it took an un-
Usually long time-had been given, the
president asked the prisoner If he had
lnything to say in his defense.
Well, SIR said the man, I can't
see how this 'ere court can sentence
ne, for Major Jones as been reading a
paper under the table the ole blooming
time, and Captain Smith as been max
Ing me into karicatoor on the blot
ing pad, and as for Lieutenant Brown,
e 'asn't 'ad his commission year, and
ion't count anyways!
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
BEST GAMBLING SYSTEM.
The One That VIII surely Beat Faro
and Roulette.

The One That VIII Surely Beat Faro
and Roulette.
Every confirmed gambler In the
world has spent more or less time try
Ing to figure out some system to beat
the game" said well known northern
sporting man. THE commonest and
most plausible scheme is the one known
as progression 1t is simply dou-
bling of bets until winning occurs,
and theoretically it is perfect, but the
trouble is that all gambling games
have limit, and the doubling process
increases wager with such enormous
rapidity that it is apt to get over the
stipulated amount before the winning
takes place.
''I was at Monte Carlo last spring, ;"
continued the speaker, "and was sur
prised at the number of touts who in
tested the grounds peddling sure
thing systems to break the bank. The
ludicrous part of it was that most of
the peddlers were seedy and poverty
stricken in appearance, yet they pur-
ported to sell secrets which would in
fallibly enrich any purchaser. asked
one fellow why he didn't try his sys-
tenn himself and buy new hat, and
he replied very glibly that he was
working for a syndicate and under
bonds not to play.
Nearly all of these systems are
based on progression and would be i'm
possible in high play owing to the ca
sine limit Nevertheless saw a num-
Der of small progression players at the
tables and was told that they have
been fixture there for many years.
They were nearly all horrible looking,
bloodless old women, who began with
the smallest possible wager and quit
when they won 90 francs, or less than
81. A house official informed me that
they were tolerated about the place on
account of age and inf1rmity and that
their daily winnings were regarded in
the light of a pension.
.sIn the days of open gambling in
New Orleans l remember there used
to be several broken down sports who
were said to make living off the
games by progression playing l have
my doubts about it, however. The
best system and the only system that
will beat faro and roulette Is to stay
away New Orleans Times Demo-
crat.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
No puzzle to the M. d.

Wilton-Do you know, I'm in guam
Diary.
Tilton-Well, what Is it?
Wilton-Dr. Bloss gave me some stuff
for my appetite, and it was so effectual
that it costs me nearly twice as much
to live as before. What puzzles me Is.
whether ought to pay the doctor or he
ought to pay me something
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
Impaired
Digestion

May not be all that is meant by dys-
pepsia now, but it will be if neglected.
The uneasiness after eating, fits of
nervous headache, sourneSs of the
stomach, and disagreeable belching
may not be very bad now, but they will
be If the stomach is suffered to grow
weaker.
Dyspepsia.is such miserable disease
that the tendency to it should be given
early attention. This is completely
overcome by
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, "a
LUCAS COUNTY. Pr

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. CHENEY q Co.,
doing business in the city of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE. HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot De
cnred by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December A: D 1856
s ~~l A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL NetGTy Public
HaH's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. Use.
RAILS Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
ALWAYS ON TAP.

ssOysters are now in season, aren't
they, Mr.. Biff?"
About now, / think, Miss Flint,
There is some doubt about 1t, you
know, but there is never any doubt
about ice cream soda. Will you in
dulge in a glass ?"
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
Women
Who have the
Blues

Dependency In women
Es = mental condition
dXFoOfly fraO0ahle 20 some
dlsfInofIy female III.
Well women don't have
the blues, but compare
lively few people under'
stand that The right sssedI-
ohno will drive them away
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

What is the differenc e between a
person suffering from heat. prostrat-
ion and Aliens Foot Ease? One feels
the heat and the other heals the feet
I life
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
A COMPLIMENT.

miss Anne Teek:) I consider my
mother quite remarkable woman.
Miss Pepprey:) Oh, is your mother
living?
Miss Anne Teek:) Certainly.
miss Pepprey:) All, she must be a
remarkably old lady.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
Awful Dream.

81 won't eat pickles and milk for sup
per again." said,the Dear Girl.
Nightmares asked the Sweet
Young Thing.
Nightmares? I dreamed I saw my
favorite matinee actor doing low COM
edy stunts in tank dramaw
Both shuddered.- Press.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

A mushroom weighing eight pounds
six ounces, and forty-two inches in
circumference, was found near Placer
Vile recently.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
For the whole Family.

A safe, sure, pure, perfect medicine
for all the family-Cascarets Candy
Cathartic, brings health, preserve
health in the household. Druggists,
10c. Csc, SOC.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

Put two men in the same bed, one
with the toothache and the other in
love, and the man with the toothache
will 20 to sleep first.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Windows
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
Carter's Ink

is used by millions, which is sure proof OF
it's quality. Send for free booklet, linking"
Address Carriers Ink Co., Boston, Mass.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
. stons the Cough

and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure cold
inone day. No cure. No pay. Price Is cents.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and fever is bottle of Groves taste
less Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron sand quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price Doc
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

George Moye of Modesto has this
year sold six tons of olives from = ten
acre tract, receiving $40 and $50 ton
The olives were raised without irriga-
ton.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

The average mans second thoughts
nre the Wisest
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21
HOODS Sas.sapas-iIEz

which strengthens the whole digestive
system.
Mesa free press., 1900-12-21

Lydia E. Phkham's Vegetable compoun,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27
A RUNAWAY DYNAMITE TRAIN
Fearful Results of mn Accident on
the New Jersey Central.

WILKESBARRE, Pa. Jan. 26.--Five men
killed and eight badly injured Is the re-
suit Of the runaway train and the explosion
of dynamite that followed on the Central
Railroad of New Jersey at Ashley last
night. Many houses in Ashley in the
vicinity OF the wreck were badly damaged
aud the inmates were injured, although
none OF them seriously. Many thrilling
escapes are chroniced. John Thomas an
invalid was thrown out of bed on a hot
stove. ffc was rescued by the o.her mem
bers OF the family. The house Of John
Stortz is complete wreck. The floor and
ceilings were torn loose and dropped into
the cellar. All the members Of the family
were injured In Mrs. john Hewitt's house
the furniture. dishes etc, we're cracked 10
pieces. 4 stove in the kitchen Of J. C..
Osborne was blown across the room. The
car containing the dynamite was crushed
into splinters. large hole was torn out
Of the rcadbed under the car. and the rails
broken and twisted ia every imaginable
shape Six locomotives ard seventy cars
we're wrecked.
The trainmen on the runaway train
which came dashing down the mountain
last night tell thrilling stories Of the aw-
full ride. Conductor A. T. Law, of Mauch
Chunk and his brakcmen. Edward Meehap
and Robert Carl, both of East Mauch
Chunk of the runaway train, had The most
thrilling experience of all.
They were all in the cabooso and es-
capped without a scratch. Several times
they wanted to jump of, but the train was
going to fast and they would not risk it.
to trust to luck and take their
chances. They said that they had all
they could do TO hold fast to the benches
to prevent being tossed and buffeted about
the eaboose. which plunged about like a
ship in a rough sea.
The train swayed and rocked from side
to side as it fairly flew down the steep
grade The men could hear the continual
shriek of the engine whistle, knowing that
the engineer was unable to hold the train
Up TO that time they did not know what
was wrong. but surmised that the engineer
must have gone crazy In the cab. Five
hundred men are mt work clearing up the
Iebris this morning.