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The colored American., 1900-06-23
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, LETTER.
The Only Surviving Ex- Slave of the Re-
nowned Thomas Jefferson Visiting Once
More the Place of His Natlvlty-PerSon-
al and Other Mention.

Visiting IN tie city is one OF the
most notable and interesting persons
ia the Uuiied States iG the person of
Rev. Peter F. Fossett OF Cincinnati,
Ohio, WHO is the guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Robert KelgeH on N. 5th
street. Rev. Fessett Is now S5 years
old and it IS simply remarkable how
we'll preserved he is at so advanced az
age. He remembers as we'll things
that happened sixty years ago as though
they happened yesterday and remem
bers the death Of Thomas Jefersoo at
Monticello and after which the sale of
the slaves Of Jefferson who were TO
have been freed at the death Of Jeffer-
son, but on account Of mortgages on
the estate wsre sod to help pay the
debis on the Jefferson estate He
having b. en- sold to the now deceased
John r. Jones, one Of the oldest iami-
lies in the state, residing st that time
in what was then tbs village Of Char.
Iottesviile. While with the family Of
John r. Jones he taught al Of the
slaves to read and write, am ,ng whom
was Mr.. Burkley Bullock of this city
who for several years was proprietor Of
the only restaurant at Union Station in
this city. Fifty years ago Rev. Fossett
went to CINCINNATI, Ohio where with
The colored American., 1900-06-23
ETCHINGS.

The Indianapolis World, one of the
very best of the three hundred Or more
exchanges that reach our table weekly
has reached its fourth milestone under
the management of Mr.. A. E. Man.
ming. Its editorial columns scintillate
with bright thoughts, expressed in an
interesting and attractive style, and in
politics it is invariably independent.
fresh and fearless" We wish our
Hoosier contemporary a continuation
of its season of prosperity and infu-
ence.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

terests within his own grasp. He has
been offered fiattering sums of money
for his invention.
The United Brotherhood are now
completing the medical examination Of
the necessary five hundred applicants
preparatory to being Incorporated. The
elections of the Imperial and Exetu
tive committees will take place during
This week. when the charter is OBJ
tanned the development will be rapid.
1t has now larger membership than
any other like as s3oeiasion Of the same
existence.
The q uestion of emigration to Hawaii
In place Of Liberia, which has been
vainly doomed as q home for the Ne
gro for the past 70 years, is no agitating
the minds of several Of Chieago's Afre'
Americans. Ernest Hogan has al
ready located there, and through a
current issue Of the Daily News we
learn that Mr.. Frank Wheaton, law
yer Of this city Is cooperating with
MIR. Hogan to the best of his ability.
The Hawaiian m ovement, so far as
Chicogo Is concerned, will hardly ma.
teIialize. Success in these islands is
derived almost exclusively through the
cultivation of cane. This Immediate
ly presents a barrier for Chicago peo
pie. Hawaii is aa ideal place of resi-.
del ce grant that-but the poor man
who has only the ne less ary $500 for
trans or5h tiOn, and few extra dollars,
had better do the wise thing and let
we'll enough alone.
The article written by Mr.. Charles
Dudley Warner on 1.-THE Education of
ths Negro" was recently commented
upon in the Sunday Tribune of Chica'
go by Mr.. Pual Laurence Dunbar.
Amorg other things Ar. Dunbar said:
II believe | know W my own people pres'
ty thoroughly. I kns v them in all
classes; the high and the low, aad |
have yet to see any young man or
woman, who had the spirit of work in
them before, driven from labor by
college education, Mr.. Warner has OBJ
served badly or been misinformed,
and until he has been able to strike
more closely at the heart of things it
were betser for him to return to his
easy chair. "
NORA SMITH BAsEY.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

The Census Office typifes in its
great force of employees the wonderful
variety and inexhaustible resources Of
Americas population and character.
1t embraces every creed, color, nation'
atty and condition, Rumor has it also
that it includes that other maledorous
monstrosity and fungus growth of this
latter day generation-Negroes who
try to pass for white.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

The man or weman who goes about
telling a cbrenie tale Of woe and seek.
ing sympathy may expect to run up
against large chunks of hypocrisy. Get
a move On yourself toward some useful
occupation and the world will seem
brighter and happier.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

his father he entered the catering bust
ness serving the finest banquets, etc.,
fos the best people of Ohio. Though it
has been fifty years since Rev. Fossett
has visited his old horne his remem-
Orsnce Of the people and happenings is
really marvellous. Rev. Fcssett is sought
after by the very best people IN the
country, and the reception accorded
him on his arrival in the city by both
white and colored YVES equal to an ova-
ton. Interviews by reporters ara ask~
ed for by the leading journals Of the
country. Rev. Foesett, reserved and
extremely pious, is model Of venera-
I1on, Intelligence and refinement.
After an extended visit to friends and
relatives (oi tbs latter are the families
of Mr.. Thomas J. Fessetd and others,
ne will return to his home ia Cincinnati
IL where he-has PASTORAL charge.
Mr. Laurie Allen left Sunday for Sea
bright, N. J. Mr.. J. W. Whips left
last week for Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs.
Maggie Harris is home from New York.
Miss Leona Anderson Of Staunton, Va,
is in the city the guest Of the family of
Mr.. and Mrs James Coles on 5th st.
MIR. Henry Miles of Pittsburg, Pa, is
ia the city the gueit of Mr.. CHARLES
Brown on Ridge street. Invitations
out announcing the marriage of MISS
Lizzie Coles to Rev. Duke Venture on
the 9th inst, ct the First Baptist
church. DR.. w. w. Johnson of staun.
ton, Va, DR.. e. Dickerson and g. H.
Bullock left for Washington, D. q.
Mr. D. "A. Smith has returned home
from Washington, D.. G. Mrs. D. D.
Alexander and son David are home
from Washington, d. c., for the sum-
mes. Mr.. and Mrs. George Blair who
nave been living here for some time
returned to their home 10 Lynchburg
this week. Messrs George w. Law.
son, r. W. Graves and Prof. W. Fl.
Parago Of the Cable Music Co., visited
Richmond lsst week. The American
can be gotten at Pollard and Nob!e's
barber shop. MONTICELLO.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

Mr. Nelson Bond, the capable and
clever colored pressman, formerly on
the Portsmouth, Va, Star, paid US a
pleasant visit this week and helped to
swell our subscription list by adding
friends name ard paying for 1t. Mr..
Bold is visiting relatives and friends
In the city.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

At this writing the composition Of
he Board of Education is still dark
secret. The wise ones, however, guess
Mr.. Lewis Fl. Douglass and Mrs. Bet
tie G. Francis as the colorsd members
sthereof.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
THE WINDY CITY.

ebort ScintiIlations from the Great West
Famous Colored Cook Winning
IaureIs at Dar1s Exposition. News
Notes.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

.,mantion the fact that the baritone
singer referred TO in the Chicago notes
otIsst weeks issue was Mr. Pedro T,
Tlnsley instead of Pinsley. Mr.. Tins
lev is a thoroughly cultivated baritone
singer of whom Chicsgoans are very
proud.
Mrs. R NJ Hancock, widow of the
late Richard NJ. Hancock, has been con-
fined 10 her bed for about six weeks,
but is now convalescent. Mrs, Hancock
Is president of the "Workers for the
Klug,' circle of the Kings Daughters,
the oldest society among colored peo'
pls of this order in the world. This
society is composed of Cbicago's repre-
sentative women, and the great amount
oigood they have accomplished in this
CITY among the needy is grand testi-
monial in be half of this noble body of
Christ's workers.
The Amanda Smith Orphans Home
will be the scene of festivities for abont
two days this month, when The II
little inmates, together with their be-
loved matren will be at home to callers
The home is one Of the many efforts
accom- plished by the noble women Of
our race. The children attend school,
divine worship and enjoy a beautiful
home on 147th stIeee, North Harvey,
Illinois, Mrs. Amanda Smith is in
deed one of the great women of the
race of whom we can justly be proud.
Bishep Arnett was In the city Sun
day night on business, and delivered a
short talk at Quinn Chapel. The
Bishop will sail for London on the 17th
of July to attend the general business
meeting OF Methodist Churches from
all over the world. Bishop Arnett is
growing more feeble every dsy, but the
grand work he has done during his ad
mlnistration will live for ever IN the
hearts Of the people.
Mrs Agnes Moody, the colored WON
an who has become famous for her ex
pert method Of preparing corn bread,
cakes, etc., is one of the main successes
of the Paris Exposition. One would
not have thought that acoloTed woman
would have been one of the main props
of the American tent; ID should indeed
be a source of consolation TO the geo
pie of the United States (not omiiting
Mr., Peck by any means) that there Is
some sort of satisfaction, somewhere III
the American exhibit. The American
exhibit, comparatively speaking, 30 fer
has been a failure, disgrace to our
magnificent country MIR. Peck is, we
believe, an honest man, but money and
station in life dees not necessarily sig
Nifty brain and the ability to extrclse
Its powers. Mrs. Moody is promlt
nent church worker here AID an old
member Of Quinn Chapel. Although
born in slavery she acquired good
education which has enabled hef to
overcome many of the discoutaglng
features of life. Mrs. Moody is com
missioned by the United States, and
expects to come home Immediately
after the close OF the fair. She has
made boom for United States cern
The gun invented by Eugene Burkln
Of Chicago, a colored boy Of 10 years
Was on exhj bition for several days IN
the window of Z. D. PeacocK's jewe!ry
The colored American., 1900-06-23
THE REMARKABLE CURE
Of Cases of Bright's Disease After
They Had Been Given Up to Die.

Mr.. Brake of Petrolea, Ontario, Can
ada, writes: "Four years ago had a
severe attack of Bright's Disease, which
brought me so low the doctor said moth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22

doctors are confident OF MS recovery in
course of time"
Armstrong read these pages twice
over before he looked up.
"How did this letter come ?" he asked.
by the Salvador yesterday"
And the next mail for Honolulu"
queried Armstrong, rising from his
chair and handing back the folded let
ter.
The next mail closed an hour ago,
man. The China sails at two. No other
boat for a week. Where are you going
now?"
ITO camp for ten minutes then to
the Presidio."
"Oh, come over to the club and have
a bite first?" said the adjutant general,
rising and wrigg!ing out of his uniform
coat as he did so 81 won't keep YOU
half an hour"
That half hour may prove precious"
answered Armstrong, already at the
door. MANY thanks, all the same"
"Well, hold on. What am | to say
10 the general as TO Gray and those let
ters?' asked the staff officer. intent
upon the subject uppermost in his mind
al the moment
You can't say anything that will
reach him before he returns. You have
just told me no other boat would start
for a week. BY that time he'll be com
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
CHAPTER XIV.

Mid October. The Queen of the Fleet.
the finest transport of the Pacific serv-
ice, thronged with boys in blue at last
ordered on TO Manila, lay at the wharf
at Honolulu, awaiting her commanders
orders 10 cast loose. In strong force
and with stentorian voices, the Prime
val Dudes Joined in rollicking chorus
TO the crashing accompaniment OF their
band, and, when they could take time
10 rest. the crowd ashore set up cheer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
1900. by =. Tennyson N..ly.l

IIoPyrght, 1870. BY ,. Iennyson NssIV.I
nuJnorlty, TWO very ostimable women
told me that, at the Preside two days
before we sailed, Mrs. Garrison openly
boosted OF having my promise to send
her on the very next steamer. Now,
who is really the fabricator? | told
her positively that, with my consent,
she should not 60; and She laughed de-
lightedly, and said she only asked as
a matter Of form-the whole thing had
already been settled. Just see to it
that if any more transports start be-
fore my return no woman is permitted
aboard except, of course, authorized
nurses. Gsy is a very sick boy to-
night, but you might wire his fatber,
saving notalrr Or rn@ arrest may ma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22

~. Ashley for Detroit
at l2:lO ?. m.
close connections are
mad at OwossO Junrtu
with al trains OF D., g
II a NJ Ry.
BEN FLETCHER T. =. A.
Detroit, Nj d.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
TIM T. TABLE .
TOLEDO. SAGINAW y MUsKEGoN R'Y.

Leave Ashley.
$50 a. IT for Muskegon
25O p m. for Mus kegon
JNO. W. LORD.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
WILLIAMSTOWN.

Some days ago our old ex-townsman'
DR.. Elan G. Lewis, wrote from Rut-
land that he feared his wife was IA
tally ill with Inflammation of the
stomach; but later news is Of a more
hopeful character.
Mrs. Clara Jackson Casson Of Barre
is visiting relatives in town.
Nathan Hall, who is living with his
son-in.law, Wesley M. Seaver, has
been quite i'll.
Geo. w. Brush has had his pension
increased to S17>a month.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Lynde attended
the installation of Rey. P. P. Womer
at West Lebanon, N. H., on Wednes-
day last.
Our ladies reading club had the
pleasure of the presence Of Mrs. E. j..
Ormsbee Of Brandon last Tuesday.
The hour was given to listening to
Mrs. Ormsbee's talk on Samoa, where
she resided for a time not many years
ago. 1t was a very interesting talk.
1t is yet unknown who is to occupy
the Monument house after Feb. I.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
MAFEk|NG RELIEVED
Such the Report That Comes from Loenso Mar
Quez and Boer Sources Today
GLOOMY FEELING IN ENGLAND
The Fall of Ladysmith Expected Any lime as the 0ar"
rison is Suffering from Fever.

London. Jan. 27,-The war Office
announces the casualties reported by
Gen. Butler yesterday occurred IN the
battalions Of Lyttleton's brigade,
which as far as known was not engag-
ed in the capture or defense of Spion
Kop. Great casualties are thought
to have occurred at Spion Kop.
London. Jan. 27.-An important
meeting of the defence committee OF
the cabinet was held at the war Office
this afternoon.
Sir Michael IIicks-Beach, Joseph
Chamberlain gave up their engage
ments to be present.
Lord Salisbury presided. There are
reiterated rumors that the gravest
kind of news from Natal is being con-
cea]ed by the war Office. 1t is even
said that Gen. Buffers forces are IN
full retreat. Lord Wolseley, COM
mander in chief, was present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
The Supreme Court.

A decision was given in Caledonia
case of George II. King, receiver Of
Washington Savings bank, VS.. Alex.
Cochran, special assumpsit, which
went to supreme court on exceptions
by defendant. The Judgment was re-
versed, demurrer sustained, declaration
adjudged insutfient and Judgment for
defendant.
Orleans county-Robert Johns apt,
VS.. j. S. Young, settled and discontin-
ued. The Slater Engine company VS..
Newport Electric Light company,
discontinued without costs. c. l..
Ufford VS.. A. d. Hopkins, assumpsit,
Judgment affirmed. Isaac Il. Patter-
son VS.. Luman f. Smith, ct al, trover,
submitted over briefs.
Rutland county.-Edwin j. Leonard
VS.. Edison p. Sprague and Herbert d.
Sprague, assumpsit special and COM
mon counts, settled and discontinued.
In re Susan S. Pierpoint's will, the
Rutland hospital, lockwood Barrett
ct all, apts., VS.. The Rutland Mis-
sionary society, was argued. Appeal
from probate.
1t is expected that Washington
county cases will be reached some
time next week.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
EAST BARRE.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. d. W. Lathrop Friday morning.
Postmaster Sargent changed the
arrangement of the postoffice cabinet
Friday and set it up in different
position SO that the cabinet faces the
door. This makes a decided improv-
ment.
w. A. Cutler Vent to Plainfield
Friday morning.
Charles S. Miller who was injured
at Ellis quarry Thursday seems as
comfortable as could be expected un-
der the circumstances.
The Youngest child of Carl Taplin
is sick and under the care of DR..
Stickney of the city.
w. "A. Cutler was in the city
Thursday evening on business.
The ladies auxiliary to the Union
Veteran Union will hold a valentine
bazaar on the evenings of Febs IA and
Is in opera house hall. A more
complete description of the affair will
be given later.
The latest organization to be in
stituted in town is the Ancient Or
der of Knight Hawks. 1t was instl'
tuUed last Thursday evening with
headquarters in the Carnes block,
opposite the harness shop of j. 4
Morrison. A list of the officers viii
be given later The principles OF
the order have not yet been revealed
Curtis Martin of Marshtield was ii
town Friday, the guest of his broth
er-in-law, M. e. Cutler.
Most of the quarrymen enjoyed
holiday Friday caused by too mucl
weather.
Those desiring household furniture
cheap will take advantage OF tn
auction sale of the same at JONI
Lappin's tonight at 6 o'clock.
The social dance in Forresters hal
Friday evening under the auspices o
Court Phil Sheridan No. 8, wa
attended by about 20 couples in spit
of bad travelling. Music was furnish
cd by the East Barre orchestra AM
supper was served at the Centennia
house,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
SERVICES TOMORROW.
EPISCOPAL CHU RICH.

Church of the Good Shepherd. Ser
vices, 4th Sunday after Epiphany:
1915 a. M, Morning Prayer, Litany
and sermon; I p. M, Evening Prayer
and sermon. The Rev. Charles II.
Wells will otticiate. Seats free. All
cordially invited.
UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
Tomorrow will be observed as Young
Peoples day, with a sermon to the
young people in the morning by the
nastor on .sLife Calling" Sunday
School and Junior Union as usual.
The intermediate and Senior Unions
will meet together at e.15 for a brler
conservation G, service, and they will have
charge of the O'Clock service, which
will consist of papers, recitatlons oy
the members, and special music. Ihe
public IS cordially invited to all these
services.
PRESBYTERIAN CHU RCH.
Mr.. Mitchell will conduct the usual
services in the Presbyterian church to-
morrow.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Tomorrow at Hedding church the
services will be as follows; At 10 a. M,
meeting for prayer; 1o.45 reception OF
persons on probation, followed by ser
mon from Presiding Elder, Rev. >. A.
Sherburne. Subject: Borrowing up
into Christi: II M, Bible school; $50
n. m., Junior League; 4.45 lnterme-
diate League: 5.45 Senior League;
sermon by pastor. Subject: "belleV-
ING and Knowing" Strangers ana
those having no church home are cor
daily invited to these services. Seats
free.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
SHARON.

Mrs. Diana Drown is quite i'll.
Chas. H. Barrett went to Bethel
Thursday for short visit.
Chas. Downer and A. H. Badger
went to White River Junction We'd
nesday to look after some business
affairs.
Mrs. Sarah Baxter has sold her
place in this village to Worcester,
Mass, gentleman.
Willis Dunham returned from Gays
vile Thursday.
Mrs. Il. Crandall of Randolph is
guest of Mrs. E. L: Day, her sister.
The q. V. people are preparing to
replace the bridge near the Marsh
place, two miles south of this station,
with an iron bridge, and have several
carloads of material here.
A sociable will be held at the town
hall Wednesday evening by the local
lodge of Good Templars.
II. E. Day returned from Lowell
Tuesday morning, after a short visit.
/ Mrs. Ella Walbridge spent Tuesday
in Randolph.
AFRO Powell, so. one of the oldel
residents of the town, was found deae
near his house Monday by Franz
Brown, who was passing by. He is
supposed to have stumbled and fell
and to have died from the injuries re
ceived, coupled with the exposure t.
| oO1d
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
GREAT RAILROAD DEAL.
Vanderbllts Have Secured the Entire
Water Front at Vancouver.

Vancouver. B. c., Jan. PA rep
resentative of the Vanderbilts has ac-
auired two miles of the Vancouver
water front at an outlay of nearly
50, 900, 600. About 1000 acres are in
cluded in the deal. 1t is proposed to
erect system of docks along the en-
tire front of the property and then
lease it for manufacturing plants of
various kinds. About all the avail
able water front close to the city fit
for deep water shipping is included in
the deal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
THREE FIRES IN RUTLAND.
Electric Wires are Alleged to Have
Caused Them All.

Rutland, Jan. 27.--A fire was dis
covered in Clark & Matthews bicycle
store yesterday morning and quickly
subdued. About an hour later the
tiremen were called to W. Metzger &
Sons block and soon after to the
brick block at the corner Of West
street and Merchants Row. Both
these fires were hard to control and
caused much damage. L. G. Kings
ley's furniture storage quarters were
in the first building and his loss is
$500. Metzgers loss S250o. Both
covered by insurance. A. II. Colvin
& Co. were in the latter and lost
about $1,000. The fires were probably
all caused by electric wires.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
Old People Made Young.

J. G. Sherman, the veteran editor
of the Vermontville (Mich) Echo, has
discovered the remarkable secret or
keeping old people young. for years
he has avoided Nervousness, Sleepless-
ness, Indigestion, Heart trouble, Con-
stipation and Rheumatism, by using
Electric Bitters, and he writes: "lt
can t be praised too highly. 1t gently
stimulates the kidneys, tones the stom-
ach, aids digestion, and gives splen'
did appetite. 1t has worked wonders
for my wife and me. It's marvel
lous remedy for old pc >ple's COM
plaints." Only SOC. at PL1lor Drug
Store. u"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
Having a Great Run on Chamber
laln's Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Pierson
drug store, informs us that he is nav
ing great run on Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. He sells five bottles
of that medicine to one of any other
kind, and it gives great satisfaction.
In these days of la grippe there is
nothing like Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to stop the cough, heal up
the sore throat and lungs and give
relief within a very short time. The
sales are growing, and all who try it
are pleased with it's prompt action
South Chicago Daily Calumet, For
sale by L. A. Drown & Co. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-27
Vermont NEWS.
The News Of the State Boiled Down
for Busy Readers.

State Superintendent of Education
Mason S. Stone has offered Miss Min
ME Brasor, teacher in the Brattleboro
schools, the position of supervisor of
the state normal school in Castlcton.
The offer will not be accepted.
John A. Petee, who went from
Brandon couple of years ago to Brat
tleboro as an assistant at the asylum,
is defendant in $4,000 suit for
seduction and alternating a wifc's affec-
tions brought by fellow employee at
the retreat, Freeland G. Smith.
Smith caught Petee and Mrs. Smith
in hagrante delicto, Friday.