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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-19
BOTHA REFUSES
10 Accept Proposal of Surren-
der from Roberts.
Beers Retiring on MiddIeburg, Fol-
lowed by Cavalry and Artillery.
Pes. Kruger Said by Cape Town Dispatch to
Be Very Feeble

London, June i9-3 4. M.-Lord Rob
erts, according to Il Boer dispatch
from Machadodorp, sent a message to
Commandant Gen. Louis Botha. June
-, suggesting disarmament and COM
plimenting the bravery of the burghers
1t was pointed out that the surrender
would be without dishonor to the bur
shers and would prevent much suffer-
ing Gen. Botha asked for a siX-days
armistice in order to confer and con-
slider. Lord Roberts consented to five
days. Finally Gen. Botha declined TO
accept the proposal and hostilities
We're renewed.
The Boer comandoeS are retiring on
Middleburg. followed by the British
cavalry and artillery, occasional shells
reaching the rear guards. The Beers
are destroying the bridges and burning
the veldt behind them, carrying off
provisions ana cattle and leaving the
country barren.
Other adVices from Machadodorp say
that the Beers have an abundance of
arms and ammunition with dynamite
and oxen, and that they are preparing
heavy wagon trains for retreat to the
Lydenburg district. where the chiefs
Notwithstanding rumors to the CON
trary, are determined to make 4 stand
Mr.. Steyn in his proclamation declar-
ing the Free States still free ana indie
pendent says the fact that the army is
yet in the field renders Lord Roberts
annexation contrary to international
law.
In dispatch to the war office from
Pretoria. dated yesterday, Lord Rob
erts says that Gen. Baden-PoWcll has
| ust arrived there.
The LoufenZo Marquee correspondent Of
the Times under yesterdays date says:
Judge Van Leeuwcn. who left Pretoria
with n permit from the military governor.
| is understood to have been the bearer OF
| 4 verbal message from the British au-
| thorities to President Kruger TO the effect
| that, if he would surrender now, he would
| not be sent out Of the country. Van
| Ieeuwen Wa unable 10 see Mr.. Kruger,
| nut when passing through MachIdodorp
| he toll State Secretary Rcicz. The latter
secuted the id,I Of surrender.
II. J. II. Fortuin, head Of the Trans
vaaI secret service. Is taking to Europe
very important secret documents"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-19
FAIR. TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Washington, June 1S.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday for New Eng
land: Fair, Tuesday; fresh to brisk
northeasterly winds; fair, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-19
Boston Forecast.

Boston. June lS.-Local Forecast:
Fair weather, Tuesday ana Wedncs-
day; light variable winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-19

There VA 10 apprcciable change in the
condition III John clark Ridpath, the ms
tnriln. Monday. Mir Hidpath Il still ~ 2
critical condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-19

Lourenzo Marquee. June 1>.-Mrs.
Reitz. wife Of the Transvaal state sec
rotary. sailed for Europe, today, ac-
cumpanied by her family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-19

London. jun 1S.-A dispatch from
Cape Town says it is reported there
that President Kruger is in a feeble
condition.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
CHARTER CHANGED.
Enlarged Powers.

The Old Reliable Beneficial Insur-
ance Company of which DR.. W. +. Ora.
ham is presid ent has had it's charter
amended. It is no longer the Rich
mohd Beneficial and Insurance Com.
pauy," but The Richmond Beneficial
Insurance Company"
The company now has the right to
own three acres of land in Richmond
aud two thousand acres elsewhere in
the state. They also have the right TO
make charitable, benevolent and edu-
cational donations.
This ia the strongest aud most sue
cessful company of its kind conducted
by Negroes in the world. They have q
membership of over fifty thousand !;
they pay thousands of dollars monthly
for sick and death claims; they seek
Co help the Negro race in those things
that make respected citizenship ;
churches and schools in different parts
OF the country, the Orphan Asylum
and the Y. NJ. y. A. (colored) of Rich
mond, all have received liberal dons-
tions from this grand institution.
They employ ITO persons, taking all
OF their time as managers, cashiers,
inspectors. book keepers, clerks and
agents. They have their funds SO in
vested as TO make the company abso-
lutely safe. Besides large bank ac-
counts in two of the best banks in the
state, the company owns $4,000 90
worth Of real estate, having just pur-
chased q farm of 106 acres on New
Market road. four miles and half
from Richmond for $22500O (two
thousand. two hundred and fifty col.
lars). These investments are made SC
that in case there are widespread epi-
denies, such as smallpox, yellow few.
er, etc she company will have money
with which to pay its claims.
The Richmond Beneficial Insurance
Company is the best one to put your
money in if you want your claims
paid. Try them.
w. f. GRAHAM, Presid ent;
j. j. CARTER, Cashier;
JNo. 7. TAYLOR, Manager.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
. should be bot for not being vacci-

he should be shot for not being vacci-
mated.
The Negroes story was verified in ev-
cry particular and the Julius Bond
Gotten Company, for whom they had
worked, gave both him and his part
ner good characters.
Addison said that he had seen the
story from Somerville about the kill
iHg OF his partner. in whicn the oftic-
ers claimed that Williams fired at
them. He stoutly denied this, and
states that neither he nor Williams
has any pistol.
BE was certainly in sad plight, and
when asked III he was hungry simpiy
said, yes sir He subss quenily
proved this statement also TO the sat-
lsfaction of the police when he tackled
large pan OF vitusls which SerReaD5
Perry ordered prepared for him.
The Somervills authorities were no.
tified of The capture of the Negro, but
said they had no charge against him.
AddieoR was either walking or ruo-
ming all the time from Wednesday
night till he reached Memphis Sstur-
dav evening, and only stopped for oc
casionel snatcnes OF sleep where he
could get it. BE tells q most pathetic
story of his fright and how he vas
turned away from house after house
when asking tn be allowed few hours
rest in an outhouse or on the floor.
Warren, Tenn, Reporter ana Falcon.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03

The members OF Sergeant William
IL. Carney Damp, No. 50 Division OF
Massachusetts have shown an interest
in the company ia the 4qih u. ). Vol.
unteers, Capt, Herbers 8. Jackson,
commander, by sending TO the Philip.
pine Islands q large numbsr OF books.
newspapers, stationery aud other
things. Something delightful to the
hearts of the soldiers. It is asserted
that Captain Jackson, who was form
er correspondents OF the Afro-Ameri-
can Press at Worcester, Mass, the
home OF United States Senator George
+. Hoar, has one of the best drilled set
of men in the service, Your corres-
pondent directed that four of the fret
men ever commissioned by the late
War Governor John A. Andrew, camp
at Hyde Park, Capt. Gould, newly
elected 2nd Lieutenant OF L Co., 6sh
Regiments, q veteran of the Spanish
War.
Other appointments that reflect
credit on the race are the official ste
nographer of the Division OF Jacob w.
Powell, Esq., clerk to the Metropoli-
tan Water Board, President OF the Ep-
worth League, composed Of the solid
white men and women Of the city OF
Clinton, Mass. The latter official first
d id journalistic work under Editor T.
Thomas Fortune, Esq, and has made
rapid progress. The division officials
will select no other on aocount of his
known sobriety and the accuracy of
his reports.
The brothers, who have represented
Sergt. William ii. Carney Damp, the
first colored camp in the state of Mas
| saehusetts are Cspts. John d. Powell.
Jr., journalist and ship joiner, and
Henry Clay, prominent as sn Odd Eel
low and politician in the 1lth Ward.
Alex. a. Selden. ship joiner, served
his apprentice at the U. 3. Navy Yard !;
Ulysses Grant Powell, connected with
the Massachusetts, electric railroads 8
| and also those of Rhode Island Frank
| Turner, Benjamin Washington, the
tailor; Walter j. Stevens, newly ap-
| appointed TO the position Of messenger
| to His Honor, Thomas N. Hart, she
| new Mayor OF Boston, q veteran OF the
SpAnish-AmerIcan War; aud others
| too numerous TO mention,
| Many OF the white camps have elect
ed their colored comrades to all the
| subordinate positions. Some of the
| sons who have risen to positions OF
great prominence are Col Charles +.
Darling, commanding 6sh Massachu.
sets Regiment, the only regiment
having q colored company 10 escort
the colors used III the Spanish-Ameri.
can War to their resting place in the
state house. Willard 8. HoWlAnd
representative from Ohelsea, success
ful as q manager OF ithe campaign. fol
Congressman Ernest Roberts auI
Lieut. Governor john L. Bates; Par
Oom. w. ii. Davis OF Cambridge,
shrewd political maripulator, wht
caused the defeat OF Alderman Olem
ent Morgan of Cambridge, the ex-rep
resentative OF many leading citizen
and public officers, national and state
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
PRICE 5 CENTS


The great Emilio Aguinsldo is OF the
mind OF old Patrick Heary-' Give nae
Lib-rtY Or gives me Death" and in
consid r@Cion OF that most sublime
60 icepsIVn, he give the command,
die"
fhe Cubans and the Filipinos do not
want Jim Crow Oar, they do not
"ant hotels where they will be refused
so omisslon on account of their color.
Ihey DO not want mor5 than half of
their rights most shamefully and base.
~ denied them by the people. and their
actions sustained by Congress and the
whole government. Throughout the
land OF America, the American Me-
groes endure such false policy but
'ae natives will never takS it 10 like
that, 80 long as there ia dynamite to
destroy public property. aud rifi 81 and
oJlos co destroy hum an life. [ say to
my orethren across thu sea who are
struggling with the Negro problem in
he United states, Stand sui aud see
the salvation OF fyour God" All will
oe aecompIl sd according to His ho-
ly viii.
THE CAUSE OF RACE PRRJUDyoE.
They are forever bowling about a
NegrS's disqualidcatio On in regard tn a
commission III the army. And at same
time there are white men given corn.
missions who could nos drill a comma
ny 10 save their nscks. Sons Of them
cannot speak tue English lsuguape-
Duecn' as sour krout prIvates, are pro.
moSeu from white regiments, get COM
MISSIONS without any trouble It doesn't
surprise me at all for che War Densrt-
ment bas declared their intention OF
keepIng Negroes from holding com
m'ssilus In sne regular army as line
OF sSo Il ofhcsrs, and no President has
ever loGeriered with their wicksd
schemes which are from time TO tina
concocsed against the colored man .s
wei as tne colored soldiers of the
army. They assert that it is iunoss;~
Die TO compel white so d,ers to respect
coiored officers which is either a faIse-
hood or chronic weakness upon the
part OF the Department ID perform its
uuSy 10 hAving a disciplined army
among the white soldiers.
Is it impossible Co make or comnal.
colored soldier to respect a white off,
eerr Certainly not, nor is ie the re
Verse with the white soldier, for both
are trained under this sam. rnIas
and orders OF discipline ana reouI.-
tions according 30 the arm of sarvice
The Government of the United States
is solely responsible Ior ths outraSes
that arc inflicted upon the colored nee
pie of that country.
La regard to the rae, our Govern
ment sanctions mob law and the dis
REIMBURSEMENT or The Negro race
throughout the land. What authoritv
tor this sEa,ement Silence piyes
consent" Is that tru=? have mt
the situation bafore you as have ac-
tn ally diseerned it IRON experience.
and it is as true as the Five Points.
In conclusion l hope copies OF this
letter may be sent from New York ia
San francisco, and from Lake Superior
to the Caribbean Sea.
Yours most respec fully,
FIELDS A. scHRAPNEL,
Manila, p. I.
lin behalf Of the 25sh Iufy.l
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
DR. BRYANT AT THE FIFTH STREET
BAPTIST OHUROH.

Monday night, Feb. 5th, the great
orator will deliver his famous lecture,
Negro ology or Negro Moods and
Tenses." You don't want to miss this
rare opportunity to hear one OF the
finest lectures that ever fell from NOR
tai lips.
You are going to laugh, think, re.
feet and take new courage for the bat
tie of life. Prejudice, discrimination n
and even the "Jim Grow" crumhle to
the dust as opposition to the black
mans future, under the magic spell OF
this wonderful mans encouragement
to the race.
Let Richmond's enterprisinR, intel
ligent people pack the church. Be
sure and bring the boys and girls with
you. The pulpit will be decorated
with United States flags. We want
every boy to bring q small United
States flag to wave encouragement tC
the race.
The small sum of 10 cents admit
tance will be required at the door.
Monday night, Feb. 9th is the time.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
FROM BOSTON.

Sergeant William ii. Caroey. hero OF
Fort Wagner, letter carrier. prcmi-
neut Odd Fellow. Grand Army man
and y respected citizen OF New Bed
ford, Mass., IN whose honor the first
Damp OF Sons of Colored Veterans was
named at Boston. Mas
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
AUTHoRrTIEs CITED.

Any reader seeking further informs-
tion on the evils Of slavery refer TO
the following books.
The Slave Trade and Remedy, by SIR
I. f. Buxton, London.
History of Slavery and the Slave
Trade. by W. o. Blake, Ohio.
Rise aud Fall OF the Slave Power in
America, by Henry Wilson, q s. Sem
ator.
Suppressed Book about Slavery
London, Eng.
Tribute for the Negro, by Wilson
Armistesd.
Clsrkson's distory of Slavery. Lon
don, England.
Key TO Uncle Toms Cabin, by Har-
ries Beecher Stowe.
An Appeal in Favor Of thst class Of
Americans called Africans, by Mrs.
Child.
by Chaplain of U 8. Navy.
INSIDE View of Slavery, by O. g..
Parsons.
Africa and the Slave Trade, by Com
nodore Foote.
might mention msnv more, but all
such books are difficult to obszin They
have been found at LeggstG's second
hand book store, New York; also at
the University Book Company, No. %
University Place, New York City and
at the Book Store in the basement Of
the Old south Meeting House." Bos-
ton, Mass.
CLARIssA OLDs KRKLSR,
l22 Tenth Street, s. E.,
Jan, %, 1900. Washington. d. G.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
Leigh st. M. E. Church Services.

There will be services at the Leigh
st. M. z. Church all day sunday, Feb.
4th, 1900. At IL o. m., preaching by
the pastor, the Rev. j. Edward Gunby,
A. NJ, b. D., subject, "A CONTRAST
Moody and Ingersoll." At p. M, the
sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered. At D. M, Mrs.
Pinkey, the evangelist will preach.
1t is most earnestly hoped that all
the members and friends OF the church
will be present at each service il pos
sible.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
OHUROH-HILL NOTES.
Church Servioss-othsr Notes of Inte rest.

The services at Mt. O!ivet Baptist
Church were good. Rsv. J. Andrew
Bowler filed the pulpit in the morn
ing and at night. His subjest at night
was "rhe javeline in the wall"
The residence of DR.. Il. F. Tancil
was scens of small fire on Tuesday.
23d inst., caused by the over heating
OF steam pipe which runs from the
kitchen to the up stairs. A still alarm
was turned in from box, No. II, which
brought out the hose and chemical wa
gon of No. l +. ID. Damages small.
DIR. fanciPs horse while standing be-
came frightened and ran off, W Mist
running after the swift-iooted animal,
ne made q miss-step and sprained his
NIP, ,whlch was quite painful, but is
now better.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03

Mr.. n. O. Green. the profession
al headwaiter is now located at Or.
mond, Fla. for this season. With him
Richmond boy. who has not visited
be glad of his present location.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03

Mrs. Frances Miles, the wife of
Coleman Miles, formerly OF this city,
but now OF New York, mas been quite
i'll With the mslarial fever, bat is soma
what impy vcd under the skillful
treatment OF DR.. e. r. Pratt.
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY g. 1900

with minds equal in dignity, equal in
capacity and equal in duratioL Of ex-
iseence-men OF the same social dis
position and affections. and destined to
occupy the same rank In the great
family of man. Alas for Christian
guilt can IT, be equsled by any Pagan
crime7"
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
LARGE NpXBRR EXPORTED.

MThs... Virginia Times published In
Wheeling, Va, Estimated that dur
iRg the year 1885, the number of slaves
exported for hale from Virginia alone,
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
RALLY, RALLY.
The Third St. Baptist Church.

The congregation of the above nam
ed church wall hold q rally on next
Sunday, Feb 45h. Wo appeal to the
public generally to come out and helm
US. The fsdowing ministers will
preach for the occasion: Morning. IL.
30, Pastor; evening, 80. Rev. e.
Payne, of 4 h Baptist Church; nieht.
7:SO, Rev. J.J Woodson.
w. A. BRowN, Pastor,
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03

Mrs. Jennie Ohestham of Il17k
N. 9th st is improving slowly under
the treatment OF DR.. Merriweather,
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
HIs DEPLoRABLE CONDITION.

He had covered about ninety-odd
miles in his wanderings between 8
O'Clock Wednesday evening and 4
o'clock Saturday evening. Daring all
this while he had scarcely tasted food,
and was in terror every moment lest
Richmond planet., 1900-02-03
GAME ORIGIN AS oURsHLvxs."

Armistead, Ia we'll informed writer,
says: "The hapless victims Of the re-.
voting system are men of the sarae
origin ss ourselvee-men endowed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-01
ISLAND CITYNEWS ITEMS.
Burglars Col Two Thousand Dollars Worth
Of JeweIy.
CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS DEMANDS
They Want More Wages Before They
Go 10 Work Today--Government
Engineers Preparing Plans,

Galveston. Texas. April s0.--Some time
between Saturday night and o'clock this
morning burglars entered the jewelry
store Of Joseph w, Field on Market street
between Twenty second and Twenty third
and took articles approximating in value
about $1,000. The stolen goods consisted
OF solid silver table ware, spoons, knives
forks, match boxes. cigarette cases and
silver novelties OF high grade. Mr.. Field
discovered his loss upon entering his place
of business shortly after O'Clock this
morning. One of the show cases in which
the stolen ware was displayed was stripped
and several pieces were taken from other
cases. MIR. Field believes the burglars eff
fected an entrance through the front door
opening on Market street and is OF the
opinion that a skeleton key was used, as
there were no marks upon the door casing
A bright light was burning at the time the
robbery is supposed to have occurred.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-01
BEN E. CABELL., DALLAS.

Dallas. Texas, April S0.-Mayor cabell
was born at Fort Smith, Ark, November.
1905; moved with his parents. General w.
h. cabell and Mrs. shingo Caben, to Dali
las in 1873. He attended private schools
under Profs Alderhoff, Wilcox, Buck aud
Giles during which time he delivered
morning papers in that city. He remain
ed in Dallas till 1875 when the mining
excitement at Leadville and elsewhere
caused him TO go to the various mining
camps of the West. Returned to Dallas
In 1884 and engaged in the horse bust
ness. In 1885 Mr. Cabcll was appointed
deputy United States marshal and as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-01
DEMAND FOR MORE WAGES

The demand for an increase in wages
which has been made by the carpslter
and painters unions of this city which was
to become effective tomorrow has not i, en-
acceded to by the contractors. The GEES
ident of the builders exchange, MIR. Fred
Hartel, stated this afternoon that II t!e
men expected an increase in wages to-
morrow they must not so TO work with
out seeing him.
There Will be meeting ut o'clock to-
morrow OF the contractors to consider the
matter. The mechanics met tonight in
their hall
At meeting tonight OF the carpenters
union IL was decided that the men should
stand by their demand for an increase in
wages. which is effective tomorrow Their
demand Is for 40 cents per hour. instead
OF 80 cents. as is paid at present.
The painters union has also agreed not
TO go TO work tomorrow upless their wages
are increased from 30 cents to 81 IL
cents per hour. The carpenters union
has 229 members. the painters S6. The
best of feeling prevails between the men
and their employers and ii is thought the
trouble will soon be adjusted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-01
Galveston Notes.

Galveston, Texas. April SO--with III,
exception of the Montgomery branch, all
the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe lines arc
in running order today, the few culyerts
that were washed out by the recent heavy
rains having been repaired yesterday
J. II. Johnston. assistant general freight
agent of the Cult Colorado and Santa Fo.
has gone to Dallas.
II. Nj, Bachelor. general agent OF the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe at ST. 10,
Mo. Is in town,
Travelling Passenger Agent J. B. Nor
row of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
is in town.
Edwin watts mas been appointed to a
clerkShip in the car accountants office OF
the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fee Railway
company in this city.
G. 4. Wansborough. general freight
age1t of the Gulf and Interstate Railway
company. is in this city.
Contracting Agent C. W. Steere OF the
Kansas City Southern has returned from a
business trip to Yoakum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-01
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Fort Stockton. Pecos County, Texas,
April 29.-The country has been visited by
rains pretty generally and disastrous hail
in some localities.
Marble Falls. Burnet County, Texas
April est has rained here almost every
day.f for a month and the farmers are badly
behind with their work.
Abilene, Taylor County Texas, April %.
This section has been covered by SPLEEN
did rains in the last few days. The pros
poets for fine crops were never better and
every interest in the country is looking up.
Mullen, Mills County, Texas, April &c.,
Raining, still raining, and farmers are
begging up in their fields, Prospects for
corn gloomy, and Il must stop raining right
away if there is moderate crop OF cotton
raised.
Austin, Travis County, Texas, April, 80.
REPORTS from Waters Station and Ne
Neil are to the effect that the storm which
prevailed here this morning did consider
able damage to crops in the northern part
of Travis county.
Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas. April 30.
To-day for the first time in six weeks
clear weather prevails Farmers are very
much behind on account Of too much ram.
but with one month nice weather every
thing will be all o. X
Gonzales, Gonzales County. Texas, April
"a very heavy rain fell here Friday
night and was almost general over The
county. The indications today point u
more rain. Crops are in bad condition -
they can not be worked. especially in low
lands.
Noeoma. Montague County. Texas, April
2S.-The heaviest rain, thunder and light
ming Of the season visited this place yes
terday. Wheat prospects were never bel
Der at this time, but il Is feared rust VIII
10 considerable damage. Fruit is promls-
ing.
Granbury. Hood County, Texas, April
es.-The heaviest rain of the season OF
for years fell at Granbury last
evening Farms and gardens are washed |
terribly. Several washOuts on railroad, 1
out the crews were working all night and /
rains are passing some this morning.
Iampasas, Lampasas County Texas, /
April 2s.--yery heavy rain fell here for /
hree hours yesterday evening which, fol-
owing the unprecedented rains which \
lave fallen all along, must have done Sc
ious injury TO wheat and oats. The
vesthound train failed to arrive on account
Il heavy washouts somewhere ON the Tosd.
III creeks are up and tn. damage TO grow.