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The colored American., 1900-03-24


on the Constitutional, Commercial and
Political Aspects of the Porto Rican
Tariff.-A Meeting Full of "Ginger."
Ifany one doubts the interest OF the
Negro in all the great Issues OF the
hoar, whether they directly bear upon
the race problem or not, they should
have been present last Sunday afternoon
ut the Second Baptist Lyeeum. The
Porto Rican tariff questionwas up for
consideration, with that scholarly and
well posted young thinker and econo
mist Prof. L NJ. Hershaw as orator OF
the day An audience that tested the
capacity of the spacious lecture room
listened sttentively throughout the
address, and to say that is was highly
instructive, interesting and edlfy ing,
would be but faint description OF its
excellent character. A subject that
might have proven dry as dust IN other
hands, was given treatment that was
profound and exhaustive, clear as a
bell, and which laid bare with primer
like simplicity the most complex prob
lem that has vexed this nation since
the Declaration o; Independence.
President r. W. Thompson intro.
dueed Prot. Hershaw in q. felicitous
manner, and pointed to his record and
achievements, his superior intellect and
high character as exam ples OF the fact
that this day and generation, like that
which followed the civil war, Is fur
nishing thoughtful young men, who
are taking their places at the front OF
public affairs, and bringing to bear a
potent influence in solving the prob
lens that year by year the masses are
called upon to face. He stated that be
had selected the subject because the
educational system followed by the
Second Baptist Lyceum demanded
that great questions be discussed at
time when the popular mind was most
deeply concerned, and when an expires
sion of sentiment might be OF some
real service to the nation. He had ee-
lectsd Prof. Her.hsw to present the
subject because be had confidence IN
his ability, in his honesty and his ca
pacity TO condense powerful constitu'
tional argument into the smallest
COMPASS, with the maximum preserva-
ton of thought and Information. Prof.
Hershaw is a Georgian, a Postgraduate
at law. and q close student Of political
economy.
Prof. Hetshaw spoke Of the peculiar
POSITION this country assumes toward
the recently acquired territory; OF the
suprems- Court in reference to the
construction OF the Constitution and
that It had been decided that all terri
torv over which the United States ha'
iurisdiction comes within the perview
of the Constitution and Is as much a
part of the United States as if 1t were
Alaska. Arizona, Indian Territory or
Oklahoma. He pointed out the danger
that might come TO the District of Co
lumbia II the idea should be upheld
that the term United States" en-
braeed only the territory of the several
states which formed the Union. The
DIstr1ct of Columbia would be out
aide the Union, and subject to the Gus
toms duties, and denied the privileges
and immunities guaranteed to the
states by the Constitution.
The colored American., 1900-03-24
SHOOMAKER's
TENNESSEE wHIsKBY.
81 A LAkGE BOTTLE.

UFF. ALEX MT, Y, DEPOT.
de-top specific for throat and lung
affections. Not merely "a nan's whjs.
key"-but family liquor, safe and ef.
ncaoious to give young or cid vbep
aH'pg, 81 a bottle and 10 be had onlI At
the ~
od''OmAhER Co, 1881 E street,
Phone 1853.
The colored American., 1900-03-24

render two solos. Altogether with out
doubt this will eclipse last years festi-
val which was the most successful eyer
launched in Washington.
The colored American., 1900-03-24
THE ISSUE OF THE HOUR.

Prof L. M Hershaw Delivers a Scholarly
Argument Before Second Baptist Lyceum
on the Constitutional, Commercial and
Political Aspects of the Porto Rican
Tariff. A Meeting Full of "Ginger."
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

Not Spoiled by Fortune.-Anna-And
her uncle left her all that money! Has
1t changed herslt all? Belle-No, In
deedl She is just as enthusiastic as
ever over S9-cent silk marked down
from one-sixty.-Puck.
"Fwat's this hear about you soakin'
a Chinyman wild brick? asked Mr..
Hogan. II did," admitted young Ho-
gan. "Niver let me hear av tn Ike
again. Always br'reak a brick In two
and soak your man twice. You young
Americans are much too wasteful.' =
indianapolis Journal.
Serious Observation-Disclosures,
had an awful time with that hackman
last nightw Tell u.s." Il gave him Z
little extra change to get himself some
thing to warm up with while he wal
waiting for the play to end, and be
took so much that he saw all the city
blocks double. Then he wanted t.
fight me because he thought he hat
driven me two miles instead Of one."-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
This Lamp Has limo Limit

A time-limit incandescent lamp.
which will burn for predetermined
number OF hours and then go out, has
been invented in Germany. 1t 10 ex-
ceedIngly simple in construction and
entirely self-contained. In the base OF
the lamp IL mounted copper tube In
which is contained a solution Of sui
phate OF copper. Into this dips a cop
Der wire which is SO connected that the
current feeding the lamp flows through
it and the solution to the tube and
thence to the lamp flament An cleo
trolytic action is set up by this ar
rangement, the wire dissolving in the
fluid and copper being deposited on the
walls of the tube. After certaif
length Of time, depending upon the
size Of the wire, the wire Is complete
ly dissolved and the circuit broken
BY selecting the size and length Of tht
wire the lamp may be made to extin
guish itself after any fixed number O
hours. Just what use will be made o
this ingenious device Is not stated, bu
It Is possible that families afflicted
with callers who stay late might mt
usa for q time-limit lamp.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

One of the most successful women
preachers in this country is Mary
Gammill Rheubottom of Indiana She
is member Of the denomination call
ed Christians. She has charge of sew
eral congregations, including those at
Millersburg, Wakarusa, Pleasant Hill
and Belleville. She has been the regu-
lar preacher for Millersburg for five
years and circuit preacher for the
other places. She recently completed
a series of revival meetings at Pleas
ant Hill, when there were 103 CONVEX
sions. and at Millersburg, where there
were ninety-two accessions to the
church. At one time 106 of her con-
verts were baptized. AS result OF
her work the old Pleasant Hill church
has been RACED and handsome brick
church has taken its place and is ready
for dedication. Mary Gammill Rheu-
bottom was born in Ohio. She is an
accomplished, sympathetic and force
| full pulpit speaker and fearlessly at
lacks vice and immortality. She of1ici
ates at weddings, burials and other re-
ligious affairs, and people 60 for miles
to hear her preach.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Width of . Lightning Flash.

The width Of fish Of lightning has
been measured by George Rumker of
the Hamburg observatory. A photo
graph was secured last August as
lightning struck tower third Of a
mile away, and from the distance OF
the tower, and the focal distance OF
the camera objective it was possible to
calculate the breadth Of the discharge
shown in the picture. 1t has been de-
termined that the flash was one-fifth
Of an inch wide. Ramifications shown
in the photograph on each side of ths
main discharge are attributed. to the
strong gale that was blowing, the phe.
nomenop appearing like silk ribbon
with shreds floating in the wind.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
DUTY IN KIND,
Ono Case Whore . Thieving Turk Was
Bitten.

Ono Case Whore . Thieving Turk was
Bitten.
The rapacity OF Turkish oficials Of
all sorts "a notorious. but that OF the
customs officers exceeds all other
| kinds. An interesting instance Of pay
Ing duty in kind is to be recorded. An
official of the British embassy bought
In Paris dress for his wife, for which
he paid f10, The customs oficials
valued It at eco and demanded duty
on that amount. The Englishman re-
fused, and, knowing the law, said they
might keep the dress, paying him the
value they had fixed upon 1t. less the
per cent. This was done, and
month later at the public auction of
confiscated goods he bought back the
dress for E6. thus getting the dress
for nothing and making a profit Of
f39 As on the bargain. Justice Ia
melted out rapidly in Turkey. On one
occasion Kurd picked up q tobacco
box In the street. which was promptly
claimed by an Armenian. Just as they
were coming to blows a policeman in
terfered. Both Armenian and Kurd
claimed the box, when the former sug-
gested that the Kurd should say what
was in 1t. Tobacco and cigarette pa
per-" promptly answered the Kurd.
Nothing OF the sort" cried the Ar
menian. ut contains only i've pias-
ire piece" The box was gravely OPEN
ed by the policeman, who then said:
Is liar" Here he smote the Kurd's |
head. Furthermore. Allah be prais-
ed!-for my trouble In deciding this
complicated case keep the FIVE pias-
tres"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

stefan. She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician is
at constant disadvantage. This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con-
filling their troubles to Mrs. Pinkham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health to countless women in
the United States.
Mrs. Chappcll, of Grant Park, ILL.,,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. as they
cured her of INFLAMMATION of the ovaries
and womb she, therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
to give others confidence. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, and her
advice is absolutely free.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

AS originally laid out by William
Penn, the city was two miles long
and ono mile wide. Township after
township was annexed till at last the
city boundaries coincided with those
of county twenty-five miles long.
Boston overran the old county lines
and took in five outlying towns.
Greater New York and Chicago now
exceed in area and population some
European principalities. In each case
consolidation has been accomplished
by the joint action OF the city and
suburbs, with Legislative authorize
ton.
"Will she have himT was the ques-
ton they asked. ut would be waste
# time to answer the question" sug-
gested the cynic, because 1t is not
properly worded. The question should
read: Can she get himr" AS is usual
ly the case, they found upon investiga-
ton that he was one Of the men who
have received the mitten in several dit
fercnt forms.-Chicago Post.
Juliet-"Did you ever study the
starsT Romeo-"Pve understudied
Manufacturers Statesman.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
WOMEN CATCH SHARKS.
Ciue-Nosed Man-Ester Landed BY Fluo>y
Long Islnad Women.

Ciue-Nosed Man-Estsr Landed BY P1uo,y
Long Islnnd Women.
Four man-eating sharks were land
ID at Bay Shore, L. l.. last week BIZ a
ashing party and the credit for the
achievement is given to 4 number OF
women, Mrs. E. r. Draper, Mrs. Frank
De Rossers and Mrs. Joseph B. Girls
void. There were. of course few mon
In the party that left the pier. They
we're rounding Fire Island when a ire
mendous shark was seen to jump out
Of the water near the stern Of the
boat. Captain Ketchum rugged three
lines each as thick as an ordinary
clcthesline, and baited the big hooks
with good-sized chunks of pork, using
pieces Of wood about the size OF a
brick for floats. The women OF the
party did the fishing. Soon Mrs. Girls
jerked her out of the boat. But she
held on, and with Captain Ketchum's
assistance commenced to haul in. She
had hooked a blue-nosed shark of ire
mendous size, which struggled in vain
to free itself. Mate Howell grabbed
the handle Of sweeping brush. to
which was attached large-sized knife.
and when the shark had been pulled
to the side Of the boat he plunged 1t in
as far as 1t would go. This he did four
or five times. After a struggle OF
nearly fifteen minutes the shark was
killed and lifted into the boat. II
weighed 270 pounds Mrs. Rogers and
Mrs. Draper each succeeded in land
ing shark, though the prize catch
was Mrs. Griswold's. The fourth and
smallest of the catch also fell to Mrs
Griswold.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
CURES BLOOD POISON


Blood poison 10 the worst disease Oh earth
yet the easiest to cure when b. B. botanic
Blood Balm, Is used. Many have pimples;
spots on skin, ulcers, mucous patches; fall
Ing hair, bone pains, rheumatism, catarrh,
eating, bleeding, fostering sores, cancer, and
don't know it's blood poison. Get Botanic
Blood balm (B. b. b., 81. few bottles
guaranteed to ctre worst Gases Sold at
drugstores. Treatment Of b. b. D. free by
writing Blood Balm Co.,, Mitchell st., At
lanta, Ga. Describe troublo-frce medical
advice given. Medicine sent at once, pre-
paid, B. p. n. makes blood pure and rich.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

There fs more Catarrh n this section o. the
country than ali ether diseases put togsthe or,
md unt!l ~ lAst few years was supposed to be
.neurabls. Ter a greet Iaany years doctors
local remedies, and By constantly falling IN
sure with local trcatinent pronounced IT in
surable. Science has proven catarrh to be a
,onstituti onal trea tment Hsll's Catarrh Cure,
manufactured By F. J. Cheney 4 Co. Toledo.
Ohio, 10 the only constitutional cure on. tae
market. It Is taken internally In doses from
10 drops to q teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of tho system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
It falls to cure. Send for circulars and testt-
monials. Address FL. CHEHHY& Co., Toledo. O.
Sold BY Druggists 7Sc.
Halls Family Pills are tho best.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
OUR BUDGET OF HUMOR
LAUcHTeR-PRovoKlNc STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.

And Psyche sighed-virtue In Silence.
Getting Informatlon--Proud of the Peds
Observation-Disclosures Monotonou
Expert-It Would Surprise Her, Etc. 4
The clock struck nine. l looked at Kate,
Whose lips were luscious red;
"At quarter after nine l mean
To steal kiss" said.
She cast a roguish look at me,
And then she whispered low
With just the sweetest smile: THAT clock
Is fifteen minutes slow"
indianapolis Press.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

~ beg your pardon, ma'am," said
the understood man at the stereopticon
entertainment, who was trying vainly
to see the pictures on the screen, but
the lecturer asked the ladies to remove
their hats"
"He didn't say anything about bon.
nets" snapped the matron With the
towering headgear. who sat directly in
front of him.-Chicago Tribune.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

DO you want transfer?" asked
the conductor.
What for?" asked the man with the
alligator bag.
So that you can take another car"
No, sir. have waited twenty
minutes for this one, and l propose
to hang on to t."-Washington Star.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Prosperity For 100.

Indications everywhere point to great
prosperity for the coming year. This Ia n
sign Of healthy nature. The success of a
country, as well as OF an Individual, de-
ponds upon health. There can be no health
II the stomach is weak. II you have any
stomach trouble try Hostetter's stomach
Bitters which cures dyspepsia, Indigestion
and biliousness. Obtain our Almanac for
l90l-free. It contains valuable Information
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
WHY MRS. plNKHAM
Is Able to Help Sick Women
When Doctors Fail.

How gladly would men fly to NO
mans aid did they but understand a
woman's feelings, trials, sensibilitiee,
and peculiar organic disturbances.
Those things are known only to
women. and the aid man would give
is not at his command.
To treat case properly it is f1eces-
sary to know all about it, and full
information, many times, cannot be
given by woman to her family ply
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer. you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAsoARETs help ma
ture, cure you without grippe or pain, pro-
duce easy natural movements, cost you just
10 cents 10 start getting your health hack.
CAsoARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine,
put up in metal boxes, eve.y tablet has G. @.
c., stamped on 1t. Beware Of limitations.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Expenslvs ROY Ro.a.

Some children Of Macon, Ca, are to
have an expensive but highly instruc-
tive toy in the shape OF q complete
miniature trolley line about a mile
long. Each car will accommodate
eight passengers. and is complete in
all details. including electric lights
The railway is to be located in Z prj-
vate park.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Monotonous.

"Maude plays only for her own
Amusement"
ut amused me, too, the first time I
heard her; but jokes like that grow
serious with much repetition. Den
yer Times.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
As Usual.

Assistant-"Here are more dis
patches about that battle in the East"
Editor-"What do they say?'
Assistant-"It appears that both
sides were greatly outnumbered. but
each defeated the enemy with severe
loss"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Ayers
Cherry
PeCtOral

will cure old coughs also; we
mean the coughs of bronchitis,
weak threats, and irritable
lungs. Even the hard coughs
of consumption are always
made easy and are frequently
cured.
Three sizes: z5c., Soc, sl0o.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Difference shown

What" asked the professor of Ian.
g1age, lis the difference between the
significance of the words look and
see? Mr.. Bellows, you may tell"
well, Professor, to illustrate it I
would say that you do not wear spec
tacles because you look better, but be.
cause you see etter."-Harper's Bal
Ear.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Sure Cure for Colds

When the children get their
feet wet and take cold give
them hot foot bath, bowl
of hot drink, a dose of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, and put them
to bed. They will be all right
in the morning.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
She Was an Immune.

Il should think your mother would
punish you for that" said the neigh.
boris little girl to the one who had dis
obeyed.
"She can't" was the confident reply,
1--WE been sick and I'm not well
enough to be spanked Chicago
Post.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

TITS perfectly absurd, this clamor
about our hats. People who can't see
over them would better not so to the
theater." II know; that's what told
my husband; and he said: All right,
We won't CO. and we don't."-Harper's
Razar.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

Mike Opening his pay envelope)-
Faith, that's the stingiest man l ever
worked for"
Pat-"Phwat's the matther wild We:
didn't We git as much as We ixpicted?"
Mike-"Yis, but l was countin' on
gittin' more than 1 ixpicted. "-Phila.
delphia Press.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
1t Would Surprise Her.

Bashful Willie-"I presume the only
chance for me to kiss you would be
to take you by surprise"
Knowledgeful Nellie-"There is no
doubt l would be surprised If you did
such a thing. indianapolis Press.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Brain Food.

Apples are now recommended BY
many physicians as brain food, because
they contain quantity of phosphorus
acid and are easily digested. When
eaten at night. some little time pre-
vious to retiring, they are said to ex-
cite the action Of the liver and pro-
luce sleep.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

First Dyspeptic-"You saw the doc
tor, did you? 1 suppose he's started
in to regulate your diet?"
Second Dyspeptic-"By Jove! No; 1
think he's started in to eliminate itr'-
Puck.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
Getting Information.

"Have you read Omar Khayyam?"
asked the young woman with glasses"
NO." answered the young man with
short hair. "Who wrote it"-Wash-
ington Star.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
When He Met the villain.

Mrs. Gilhooley-"George, l scarcely
have the courage to tell you. but our
gas bill for the month is 500"
Mr.. Gilhooley-"Goodh heavens! There
must be some mistaken
"Oh, no, there isn't; he read tho
meter"
"Read the meter! Wait till 1 meet
the reader.'-Ohio State Journal.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14
The Final Trial.

Corinne-"Beulah is SO plain that I
can't understand where she got the
name of The Supreme"
Miriam-"Since no young man goes
to her until thrown over by the rest
of the girls, we call her the court Of
last resort. "-Denver News.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

He-"Miss Reeder is very bright
girl"
She-"Yes, when she reflects. "-Har-
lem Life.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

"Blowhard is always Boosting of his
driving abilities"
1T comes natural to him. He has
been handling the ribbons behind the
counter at Gunamaker's for six years
or Rider and Driver,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

It's claimed that women will purify poll
tics. II she really wants field for benefi-
ccial effort let her first straighten out tn at
oiscreditable exhibition known as 1.-The soci ii
struggle"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

A travelling salesman in each Southern State
$50 to 500 per month and travelling expenses;
experience not absolutely necessary. Address
PENICKs TOBACCO WORKS Co., Penicks. Va.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

Fresh air and sunlight are indispen sa BILE
to the healthful bedroom. Alcoves and re-
there is sufficient space for free circulation
Of air all around them.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

The walls of a sleeping room should be
hard plastered. II paper is used 1t should
be OF the w. shable, non absorbent quality
rooms,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

Physicians claim that sleep is more refresh
ing in a darkened room. therefore 1t Is best
to have inside shades of dark green holland
easily adjusted than blinds. It is we'll to ac-
custom children from infancy to sleep in the
Journal of Health.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

"You told me-" said the Infatuated
purchaser, "that that brook on the
farm you sold me never ran dry"
Guess l did," said the real estate
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

The t,ilor finished shirt waists IT soft,
light wool or french flannel, although not as
dainty In effect as the summer styles, have
their own epeciel attractions.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

In wool materials the smooth, fine cloths
-tand at the head for dre.sy gowns, ziblcnes
and rough, wide -twillcd serges are very
much used for palmer COSTUMES. Dou ble-
faced Venetian cloths are also highly COM
mendsd for travelling gowns.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

Examination proves that the hats with
their center of gravity on the front are the
most popular. A rich buckle with two large
plumes or breasts are most attractive.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

The light iron or brass bedstead, with a
mattress that can be easily aired, deserves
It's present popularity from hygienic stand
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

A statistician says man stands sixteen
chances of being struck by lightning to one
of becoming y millionaire.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-12-14

II you want "good digestion to wait upon
your appetite you should always chew a bar
of Adams Tutti Fruit.