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The colored American., 1900-03-03
EDITOR MURPHY IN HOT WAFER AGAIN.

1t is not our mission to deliver per-
sonal lectures. We step out of the
way for moment, however, to give
our great and good friend Editor J.
81. Murphy, of the Afro American
Ledger, a little friendly advice. Broth
er Murphy is candidate for the sec.
retaryship of the A. M. E. Sunday
School Union. The place is now held
by Rev. Charles Spencer Smith. The
latter is candidate for the Bishopric.
Some tbirk he will be chosen; in which
event, Editor Murphy, a churchmsn n
of long standing and wide influence,
hopes to step into his shoes.
Now, if Brother Murphy expects to
secure the aforesaid plum, (and we
want him to have it, if vacancy
occurs) it stands him in hand to be
careful how he walks upon the cross.
Human nature is mighty peculiar
thing, end the mescurial temperament
of popular sentiment has to be reck.
oned with by those who WOO the god.
dess Of SUCCESS. Brother Murphy early
in life, contracted the "jawing" habit,
and bis flexible speech organ is contin-
ually getting him into trouble. He
seems to think the way to keep alive
in the public esteem is to systemati-
cally "knock" the Rev. G. S. Smith,
and to carry chip on his shoulder to
invite a scrimmage with everybody
who happens to say a kind word for
that gentlemen. He is as fussy as the
traditional fshwife, and as irascible as
a Carlyle, Neither of these qualities
are desirable in an official Who must
WELD great power in a church depart
ment and with whom all varieties of
people must be brought into contact,
in a business, social and religious way.
He fumes at ''one Phil II. Brown" for
furnishing an impartial news letter,
some of the Issues involved,
and then toams at the mouth in de-
nunciation of The Colored American.
With a consistency distincsively Muir.
phyan, he declines 70 enter cont1o.
7ersy, yet indulges in column of it:
declares 10 explanations are necessary,
The colored American., 1900-03-03
Mr. WASHINGTON STICKS TO HIS TEXT.

Booker T. Washington, a few days
ago, addressed league of republican
clubs in the city of Anderson, Indiana
1t goes without saying that he received
an ovation A great audience, made
up of the leading white and colored
citizens from all over the Hoosier
State, gave his argument the most stu
dious attention The dailies teemed
with favorable editorial and news
comment.
Some of Mr.. Washington's fearful
friends however, got out searchlight
and Uncovered a mares nest"-cry-
ing out in wild alarm, that the Tuske-
gee "wizard'' had departed from his
text and had "gone into partisan poll
tics" We yield to none in the quality
of our friendship for MIR. Washington,
and while laying no claim to a special
guardianship of his conduct, we would
be quick to sound wavering note if
we felt convinced he had made or was
about to make a mistake. But, we do
not share the alarm OF one or two of
our esteemed contemporaries in this
particular instance There is no occa-
sion for apology nor explanation for
Mr.. Washington's appearance in
business capacity before an audience of
any character in this land. for he is
the property of all the people, and the
cause he SO capably represents, appeals
to tie generous impulses of human
kind.
Though speaking to a republican
assembly there was nothing in his re-
marks that savored of partisan politics.
There was no urgency of candle ates
nor distinctively partisan platforms.
He spoke as he always does, in his
inimitable and striking way, on the
progress of the Negro, his achievements
and his limitations. He pointed out
our needs and suggested practical edu
cation and wider opportunities as the
The colored American., 1900-03-03

yet uses up pound Of long primer
explaining. He winds up by refusing
to have another word to say, yet AYERS
that more fuss is forthcoming if the
friends of DR.. Smith do not subside at
once and for good.
Now, to make long story short,
Brother Murphy is on the wrong track.
He is after the wrong man shooting
in the dark, as it were. If he hopes to
succeed DR.. Smith. he can only do it
with the aid of Smiths friends-those
who seek his elevation to the Bishopric.
He should warm up to them, instead
of turning the cold shoulder or engag-
ing in a 'jaw'est." 1t is Mr. Murphy's
cue to "saw woodland get delegates,
directly and conditioned on a vacancy.
In the meantime, be should do business
with the ice man, and try to keep cool.
Here endeth the first lessen.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

West Virginia seems to offer an
''open door" to Afr ,-Americans of
push, pluck and intelligent persistence
If her treatment of bright young
men like "Phil" Waters, j. McHenry
Jones, S. 81. Guss, S. w. Starks, H.
F. Gamble and E. W. Henry offer
any criterion. The home of Atkinson,
Scott, Freer and Elkins is all right!
The colored American., 1900-03-03
WHY DON'T YOU GET BUSINESS OF YOUR owN7

A race to command attention in the
money market, should have a large
admixture of business men. 1t must
have a prosperous employing class;
with brains, courage and enterprise.
The inexorable law of commerce and
trade is that the fttest survive-the
incompetent or unthritty must do &C.
cording TO the will of those who hold
the power, While capital and labor
are allies, by every natural law, they
are seldom equal shsrers in the re-
wards which accrue from their mutual
efforts. Capital is king. Labor is the
subject sometimes the slave. The
wage-earGer loses by cuts and arrear.
ages when the employer loses, but he
seldom gets more than bis meagre sti-
pend when the firm ''strikes it rich,"
SO to speak. The employer makes a
profit on the service rendered by each
hand engaged, and bis emoluments for
time and sagacity invested, will equal
the margin realized on each man, mul.
tiplied by the number Of men-tor it is
not to be assumed that more hands
will be employed then are absolutely
necessary to the conduct of the bust
ness run at the highest pressure On
each individual. Thu,, the manager
may earn 500 where the wage,earner
makes $40, and, furthermore, enjoy
the proud American privilege of being
"boss"
The moral to this is not to be
learned in spirit of envy or jealousy
OF the more fortunate or more industri-
GUS. The point to be impressed upon
the working young man OF intelligence
and capacity, is to save something out
OF the little you earn, with the deter
mination to go into business for your
self. Practice self denial, live within
your means, and acquire sufficient cap.
tai TO join the employing class and be,
Master of yourself. You might as vel
The colored American., 1900-03-03

earn the s100 as the C, ntract,r, as to
accept the SO and do practically all
the work. 1t is the business man and
the employer that makes the money.
So, young eolored man, save and serve
today that you may rule tomorrow
Only in this way, can the race become
factor in the commercial activities of
the world about us.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Subscriptions may De sent Dy postoff ce
NOR ey order, express or by registered letter.
be a ,com panied with the name of the writer
not aedessarily tor publication, but as guar
Rntee OF good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and in fact, all matters affecting the raoe
0 Eiu not pay for matter, however, unAsss
Is Ii ordered by us. All matter Intended for
pub ication must reach this Office by W ednes-
dsy OF each week to insure insertion In the
current issue
nAlAgents are wanted everywhere. Send
or astructions,
The colored American., 1900-03-03
No Excuse in Being a Fool.

There is no excnse for any bsckwoods
Negro editor being fool, who has The
Freeman, The Colorsd American, The
New Age and Lowery's Religious
Monthly upon his exchange list Of be
can read and reads hem.)-"B SQua!s"
"a. N. Hodges in the Indian spolis Free
man.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

Mr.. Fortune brought down glad
tidings from the classic shades of Cedar
Street. He has made the moneyless
Washingtonian feel like Carnegie by
dlscour1ing SO eloquently upon "The
Blessings of Poverty"
The colored American., 1900-03-03

A msn who will refrain from join.
ing beneficial organization because
some one whom he doesn't like holds a
prominent place therein doesn't deserve
10 be at large He is menace to the
health and morals of q community.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
OUR WEEKLY TEXT,

"Neither do men light candle and
put it under a bushel, bur on a candle
stick; and it givelh light unto all that
are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men
that they may see your good works"
The colored American., 1900-03-03

Register Judson W. Lyons holds
the key to the Georgia situation. He
will continue as national committee
man, and head the state delegation to
the Philadelphia ratification meeting.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

In the British-Boer conflict, the
formers pitchers seemed to have
warmed up to the game, and are
getting their balls squarely over the
plate.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
Cultivate self reliance.

Now that the mania for lynching is
causing numerous white people to get
'the wors of it, the beginning of the
end is in sight
The colored American., 1900-03-03

The temperance of Arthur Pugh
German in "leading heavy" role in
the democratic councils, means that the
republican party is to have a fight on
its hands.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

Those who read the papers nova
days will discern that the Journalistic
fraternity hersabouts is very much in
evidence in everything that goes on.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

The Colored American has no obiec.
tion to furnishing its esteemed 'conten.
poraries with ideas.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

A man may have ideas and still
hold public Office.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

The Tuskegee Annual Conference
was glowing success, as it deserved
to be.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
What Pleases a Woman.

She likes to be truly loved and
to be told so.
She likes some noble, honorable
man to be thoughtful OF her, KIND
and considerate of her welfare.
When well and becomlAgly
dressed, a quiet notice of it is al
ways appreciate.
A word of praise for anice dinner
often more than cOmpensates her
for the worry and hard work OF
preparation.
She wants her husband not only
to be her supporter, but her com
panion, remembering that it is the
kind. thoughtful, appreclatlve
word that often brings her greater
happiness than a new set OF dishes
though presents like the latter are
always welcome.
She likes to be made to realize
that she is good for something be
side q mere household drudge and
slave.
She likes to be petted occasional
w. but not in public. The little
private pet names are very dear u
a woman'S heart.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

Mr.. A. b. Romero requests us tt
STATE that we were not quoting him
when we said edltorlally N our las,
issue: "For the last time Capt
Cade, who he declares ousted him.
placed him where he Is" Mr.. Ro
nero thinks this may give Capt.
Cade the Impression that they have
quarrel between them. The words
were ours. That gentleman thinks
too, bis positions are not "a sine
cure" as lie has to work hard for his
salary. We meant it to be a sine
cure in the sense that he has a good
position from the parish which he
should not have.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16


Former Senator Robert Martin,
MIR. @. G. Mouton and Mr. Charles
Gallery, of Lafayette, and Mr..
Alcide JUDGE, of Scott, La, arrlv-
ed here Tuesday night and after
consultation with the Southwest
ern Louisiana representatives IN
the two house appeared before
the appropriations committee ana
made a strong representation In
behalf of the new Southwestern
Industrial Institute, which has
been located at Lafayette. Prof.
E. L. Stephens also spoke in be-
half of the school.
Mr. Martin was the author OF
the bill creating the school and II
went through the Legislature not
only because of it's merits, but be-
cause of Mr.. Martins popularity
with the members of both branch
es.- States
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

A Missouri editor gives vent to
his feelings in the following. "Is
save an editor from starvation, take
his paper and pay for it promptly;
TO save him from bankruptcy, adver-
tiss in his paper literally; to save
him from despair, send HIM every
item OF rews you can get hold OF;
to save HIM from profanity, write
your correspondence plainly; to save
him from mistakes bury him, as
dead people are the only ones who
never make Mistakes"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
A Rapid Hearing.

A rapld-fire hearing was given
Bill Jackson in the police court re
Gently. Bill is a teamster and he
was arrested for "slugging" friend.
"What did you hit him for?''
asked the judge.
"Monkeyln'."
"Where Is he?"
"Hospltal."
"What did you hit him WITH"
"Fist."
"Where?"
"Face."
"Uurt much?''
"Nope."
Dismissed. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
National Democratic Convention.

1t looks like Bryan, but who,
ever may be nominated, the
Great Rock Island Route makes it
easy for you to 60 along and see
the proceedings, selling tickets to
Kansas City and return. July End
and 3rd, good until July 9th for
return. The rate will be only one
fare plus $500 for round trip.
Parties purchasing tourist tickets
from Kansas City to any point
where the fare Is $500 or more
can have until Sept. 3Oth for re-
turn. CHAS. b. SLOAT.
G. P. & T. A., Fort Worth, Tex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
From Mr.. Leopold King.

We received Thursday morning
from France, a Postal Gard
from our friend Mr.. Leopold King,
who "a travelling IN Europe. Mr.
King says
Well! Old Boys, by this time
you can see where | am. l have just
come here after making beautiful
trip through Switzerland. expect
to remain here a short while ana
then take a trip to London and
Paris.
am having a great time-lots OF
fun-and hope you are enjoying II
only half as mueh as | am. With
best wishes to you all. | am, Yours
etc. LEOPOLD Killing.
The Postal is dated May 81 1900
aud bears the Post Mark OF Lyon
Ies-terre-aux Rbo1s.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

Previous to 1860, the United
States had granted to women less
than a dozen patents, but IN the
last two decades the number of
patents granted to women has risen
above several hundreds. The great
er part of the patents have been
granted for articles of furniture,
machines for cloth and fabric work
ing, toys, musical instruments, phar-
maceutlcal preparations, household
convenlences and agricultural ma
chimes.
A French scientist says that
woman has only to aspire to attain
the same degree of mental superior
lty that her male contemporary en-
joys.-States.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

About tbs time every four years
the party cryls revived that Eng
land is chock full Of trusts. Yet,
curiously enough, the English peo-
pie, with all their sturdy hatred of
monopoly, take very kindly to these
alleged trusts. The simple expIa-
nation is that the English know full
well that where competition in trade
is not INSTRUCTED by tariffs, combl-
nations to monopolize the markets
and to raise prices against conaum!
ers are out of the question. On the
other hand, 1t is the exorbitant
tariff OF this country which has
created and is sheltering most of the
trusts that are despoiling American
CO lsumers.- States.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
Sundays Church Services.

Episcopal Church of Epiphany
Sunday School, at $50 a. IN
Rev. G. G. Kramer, Rector.
Morning service and sermon, at
IL a. m.
st. Peters Catholic Church
Rev. Father p. M. JOuan, Pastor.
Low Mass, 6 a. IN. High Mass,
9 a. m. BenedictiOn 400 p. m.
Methodist Church-Rev. V. ID.
Skipper, Pastor. Sunday School,
$50 a. IN. Service and Sermon
II a. m. Evening service and
Sermon, at 800 p. IN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
DOES ITPAY TO BUY CHEAP?

DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?
A chep remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want
something that will relieve and
cure the more severe and danger
Gus results of throat and lung
troubles. What shall you do? Go
to = warmer and more regular eli
mate2 Yes, if possible; if not pos
sibls for you, then in either case
take the ONLY remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe
throat and lung troubles, "Bos
ehes's German Syrup 1t not on
ly heals and stimulates the tissues
to destroy the germ disease, but
allays Inflammation, causes easy
sXpectoration, gives good nights
rest. and cures the patient. Ery
ONE bottle. Recommended many
ears by all druggists in the world
For sale by Albert EstOrge.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
Eight Men and One Child Killed.

A Green Bay (Wis.) dispatch
gives a most gruesome incident that
caused the death of child and
eight men. An Indian woman on
the Oneida reservation went out in
the yard where her children were
playing, caught chicken, cut off
its head with Ratchet and returned
to the house, leaving the instrument
on the ground. One of the children
suggested that they play killchicken,
and the suggestion was carried out.
One of the smaller children was Sc
lected to act the part of the chicken.
The child was thrown to the ground
by its playmates. Its head placed on
a block OF wood and hacked off.
A number of men were engaged
on a derrick in the yard raising
heavy tlmbers in the barn. AS soon
a. the men above noticed the child
being beheaded they became panic
stricken and in the confusion the
heavy timbers which we're being
raised fell with a crash, killing
eloht men.-States.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

| Communicated.
The Erath and Southwell's Brick
yard has been all the'go'this season.
On Tuesday last, merry crowd
were invited by the charming Miss
Tine Burgoyne, the fortunate ones
were: Misses Helen Kramer, Clara
Nauck, Anna Beckman, A. Credo,
from New Orleans, Llse Burgoyne,
Beulah Dupuy, Amelia Erath, Lou
Kramer. Messrs. Joe Broussard,
George Kramer. Adolph Koch, Will
Dupuy and Fritz Sonneman.
The delightful walk was greatly
enjoyed, and after reaching the
beautiful spot the visitors were cor
daily received by Mr.. d. South
we'll, who took great pains in seeing
that every one bad good time,
which will not be soon forgotten.
The rides On the electric and
horse cars was the means of enjoy
ment viewing all the surrounding
place, and the moonlight shone so
bright was that there no need of
candle light.
All enjoyed it so much that the
eclipse of the moon was neverkrown.
Miss Tine please don't forget me
when YOU give another. JIM.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

W are asked 10 make the an
''ancsnent that, the commence
a' exercises at Mount Carmel
'asens will take place Wednes-
aaa Thursday, JDne 10th aud
Z" Doors open at 7 r.m. Exer-
''''ninenee al pm. Admit.
Go zee % ceets. Children oc.
~ p'as seats will have to pay the
's'i 'are of25 cents.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
COTTON MILL SITE.

Sealed proposals, for donation
.d the Cotton Mill site, will be re-
teivel until July 10th, 1900, adj
dressed to the President or Secre-
tary Of the New Iberia Cotton Mill.
LEOPOLD LEVY, Secretary
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

!. y thursday last Doctor f. n.
4. ~. y. discovered an alligator in
&c, u''ch underneath the bridge
INTO his yard. The carni,
~, vas rsptlle was five feet long.
/ y 'he assistance Of Mr.. Lacoste
g. 'a''hal was killed. 1t is sup
~ mat it must have come in
AN. SAh IRON the low lying ground
b.. : !, Tue recent heavy rain and
g ! was trying to find its
y 70 the bayou.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

America Fire Company No. 2
held called meeting on Thursday
evening last, for the purpose of con-
STEERING the question of new uni
forms Tor the members, who will
form quite an imposing procession
on July 4th, clad as they will be IN
new apparel.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

An old saying that has proved 1t
~ % oea true one runs thus
Early to le and early to rise.
0sser get drunk but advertise.
ADVERTISE IN the SEMI-wEEKLY
''lalAs, and you will see it will
bring paying results.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

A delightful children's party
was given at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Galliand on st. Peters
On Thursday evening last, to
which a large number of invita-
IONS had been issued. The affair
xasa grand treat for all present.
Lack Of time and space prevent us
l'Om making a more lengthy re-
pml q fact which we regret.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

Mr.. Eddie Fisher and Miss
Clara Lyles were united together
in the holy bonds of matrimony on
Thursday last at the residence
d the BRIDES parents. Rev. Ar
thur Of the Presbyterian Church
oficiated. We wish Mr.. and Mrs.
Fisher long and happy married
l;fa
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16
NOME CITY. ALASKA.

Is twenty-eight hundred miles
from Seattle. via ocean. Is said to
be the richest gold field discovered
nnta this time. The first steamer
-,,, lave Seattle on or abOnt May
10. 1890. For full particulars, maps
o,c address Geo. Fl. Heaftord,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago,
Milwaukee, & st Paul Railway,
Chicago, Ill.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

A telegram from West Baton
Rouge to the Times Democrat on
the 3rd inst, says that negro
man died at that place Oh the End,
who had been living III the COM
munity as a woman. He dressed
and had the appearance and voice
of a woman and his associates in
the neighbOrhood had no idea but
what he was woman. He came
there stranger about six months
ago and said he was a healer OF
all ills. His remedies were safe
guards against hoodOism and his
patronage became very large. 1t
soon wained however and vanish
ed and he had to seek work.
When he died number of women
came to prepare him for burial.
He was man in wOmen's clothes
and the negroes, fearing that
something supernatural had hap
pened. fed from the corpse and
left it in the hands of the parish.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

Il. roeob Davis will move intOhis
a stand again in a few days.
Tho building until lately occupied
! taa New Iberia National Bank.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

r,ere will be an excursion from
+, :. f. the city tomorrow given
:, w. the st. Mary Excursion Club
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

The rain of yesterday was quite
,..vv and the numerous streets
! ar city remained flooded for
ante a while.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

o,e well Ventilated Furnished
IN for Rent. Apply to Mrs.
n ,,ah Armandary, Julia street
neal Madison.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

r,e,n Comb and extracted honey y
f'' 'tripve's store st. Peters ana
Nseks street
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

The New IBERIA National Bank
~ :. info ifs new and handsome
NV, .tars on Saturday last.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-16

The very, finest. The ne plus ultra.
n. creme de Ia creme. That's HAIR
DER Whiskey in three languages.
SOLD BY EMILE DEflAA