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The colored American., 1900-08-25
A Lesson in Civil Service Ethics

Lesson in Civil Service Ethics.
The Public Printer gazed penslvely
out of his office window, and looked
dissppsovingly at the Pabst beer sign
which constantly stared him In the face
from across the way, and reminded
him of exhilarating times Of the long
age.
"Jocko", he grunted, to a lemon.
coIored attendant who crouched in the
corner, his ears alert and his step elee-
tric to do his masters bidding.
eyes sire, your reverence" and Jocko
prostrated himself at the iEaper ial desk.
tHave we fired any of these high.
toned, wise darkies lstely?" asks the
chief in heavy villain accents.
"No sire, your honor, the weather
has been too hot for me to get any
scandals for your consideration this
month"
"Well what did raise your pay for,
YOU miserable seeker after rest? 60
out at once, and gather enough rumors
about Buckingham to justify me in
making a vacancy in his place. I've
got to have room for some Of these
kickers who are worrying me to death "
"Doyou want specific charges, backed
by authentic evidence, sire." Jocko
humbly asks.
"No, by thunderW yelled the P. P.
"Yeu ought to know by this time that
1 never require such nonsense as evil
dence when I want mans head. All
I need is an excuse. Getout in hurryp
AS Jocko's nimble footsteps became
faint in the corridor, the virtuous, i'm
partial and paternal Public Printer re-
sumed his disapproving study of the
Pabst beer sign,
The colored American., 1900-08-25
STUDIO: IA N ST, N. W,
GREAT RACE BOOKS.

Tt is a fact that ]. T. Haley &s Co.
346 Court Square Nashville Tenn
are the most extensive Race Book pub
fishers in the United States. They are
our friends and are giving employ
msnt to hundreds of men and wensa
of the race. They publish the AgKo-
AMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE
OF LIFE, UNCLE Tons CABIN, HARH
LING gems, LAMP OF WsDoh, es@
These books sell at sight. Agents are
having a harvest. Write Quick tor
terms and Territory.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
the Palace Barber Shop.

One of the neatest snd most complete
tonsOrial parlors in Washington is the
one conducted by that past master of
the profession, Mr.. w. M. Hill, 1O1
Sixth Street, N. W. A first class artist
himself, Ny. Hill has spared no pains
to make his shop the best of its Kind,
and has surrounded himself with a
corps of competent artists. His shop
represents all that is up to date in the
tonsorial profession. The furniture,
the chairs and all Of the fittings are Of
the most modern improvements. Mr..
Hill cordially invites the public to in
speot his new place and guarantees
satisfaction. Give him q call.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
OATLET B, VA.

OATLETTS, VA.-Sunamer Bosrders: Par
ties desiring 6Pst class aoeomoda ttons for the
summer season Will fad 1t to their advaH-
tsgs to spend their vacation at Catletts Hsu-
qutSr county, Va, Forty eight miles ffen
this city there are three eesaR m saatksn
situstsd about u mtls above the Village.
B. ard furnished Tor sl2.o6 per month, a. 90
Per week, or 75 cents per day. Healthy sii-
mate, excellent board and cor foxsebae
0uire. Catletts, FanQaser o., Va.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

It is IKE pleasant voyage rerhaps to float,
Like PVrrho On sea Of speculation.
For my part, I'll ealist on neither side
Until See both sides for once agreeing,
-Byron's Pyrrhonisus.
Human life is a grand chain of
"Sharps and Flats"-a staff of majors
and minors. To the wise it is lust as
easy to laugh at the ludicrous as to la
ment over that which is lost. The strik.
ing lesson is frequently impaired in
Jesting vein, and the telling .ebuke IS
administered with a smile. The free
lance who furnishes this department
uses velvet fender, and his shaft,
though keen, never leaves smarting
wound. Those who read as they run
will recognize every picture that is
thrown upon the canvas, but 40 oae
should lay the fiattering JUNCTION to his
soul that he is meant as the subject
unless the "shoe fits him." 30 to speak.
No malice is intended to ward any one,
and each OF our readers is cordially in.
vited to join US in poking little limo
cent fun at the other fellow.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

~ FHE kLITN-eN 4 Wsshins to n
street; Alexandra, Va, lee cream, ssa-
feskdoneRy, soda water and milk shakes,
all dsyo<s. Lunchee and sanAvsahss.
Oeci, exclusive, up to date. The sally
first class pleasure resort in the edsy
When Ia Alexandria call on Ne. Opsas
May 1stA. ". F. Hammond, pso.
prietOe.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Hofman's Orchestra and other attrac.
tions. Park opened at 6 o'clock a. m.
First car to the Park at 5 o'clock
a. m. Ample arrangements made
with railroad authorities to return
our guests promptly 10 the city.
B@Take the Yellow Car travelling
West marked "Glen Echo" and stop
at the District line.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
SUMNER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.

Open all the year. Suitable for conventions
receptions, bai5s, concerts and tAse&fisAl
Establishments. Choice wines. liqasys and
cigars. Attached the 1nest billiard rssm in
the city. The Auditorium Cafe attached is
strictly first GLASS. BpsoiaI attention given
collation. parties weddings, receipts NJ. etc.
3, g. Fitzgerald, proprietor. 30 and 80 kerth
Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City. II: ].
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Country breakfast served at s o'clock
a. m. at 20 cts, children 10 cts.
Dinner served at p. m. 25 cts.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
HOTEL sHEPHARDS HILL.

Open for the Season on June lst Beauti-
fully situated near the Potomac River ON At .
Patrlcks's Creek. Cool Rooms, BATHING.
Boating, Fishing and Grabbing For terms
address VIM. ID. Bond, Colton's Point ST.
Mary's County, Maryland.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
SHARPS AND FLATS.

Dots and Dashes and Storiettes Descrip.
i've OF the FoIlies and FobIes of
Mankind, Dlshed up with Spice, but
no Malice.
The colored American., 1900-08-25
Pittsburg Subscribers, Notice!

ALI subscribers N Pittsburg and Al
legheny are requested to have their
subscriptions ready when Mr. Joseph
Evans, the Pltssburg representative of
The Celored American comes around.
Mr.. Evans Is faithful news agent and
h always prompt In the delivery Of his
papers. He is often compelled TO make
extra trips. Those who are indebted to
him will oblige the editor by paying
him when he calls.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

HOTEL HENDERSON-1aO n Mis-.
slssiopi eve, Atlantic OisV, N. j., two
squares from Beading depot; three
minutes vslk TO Bathing Beach. HHeo-
iaI rates for families and pszmanent
boayders. The hotel has been newly
pepered and has 80 neatly fittsd up
sleeping rooms. Terms moderate. Blu
ropean and American plan.
Henderson and Murray, props.
The colored American., 1900-08-25

Mr.. Thompson thanks all friends for
kindly words, and even extends assur-
anees of distinguished consideration to
the Union Herald, (Springfeld, o.
which, for some reason or another,
saw fit to dub him "ReV."
The colored American., 1900-08-25
THE NEW HOUSE
DBBITY COTTAGE,

81 X. Ohio Ave., Atlantic City, d. j.
Excells any In the city. AL mcesga ina
proyaments. I've squares froR tbs Readin q
railroad asYot, Two squares from the
beach kiadly thank nay cid es well az new
patrons for their liberal patronage ara hope
for Q continuance OF the same. Mrs. F.
Debity, pToprietress-
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

was his emotion that he positively
staggered rs he made his way toward
his place Of conccalmcnt.
Miss Acton passed out into the hall
which was now light-and was greatly
surprised to see, In the reception room
on the other side, her aunt In conycr.
sa'ion with young gentleman. Tie
arose rs Miss Acton approached, and
she was the better able to admire his
exceptionally fine physique. Ills face
nla'ch"d his form, being remarkable
tor strength and beauty, and, more
eFcr' IL had FOR her an aspect Of famill-
| urltS. lie looked as much like the
ui'Stor or the house as was possible,
considering the difference I'm their oecs
M'.urea' said that young lady's
sum- III Volco botraying considerable
agitation, this gentleman is Or. Vonn
my husbands SON" "''''
Mlldred knew that Mr.. Vanc had but
one son, and the Other things that shn
know or suspected In that moment w,,,
readily occur to the reader. Without n
word to the visitor, she dartod back
across the hall. The library door wa,
locked. In another instant she wa,
back again In the reception room.
"Dr. Vanc," she cried, "thcrc's
thief In the library. have givcp hin
oil my money and tho key Of the safe
l thought he was YOU"
Thought he was Iw exclaimed tn
young man, astoundcd.
Yes; | thought you were In Sin
Sing and that you'd escaped and"---
Thought l was in Sing Singr Ii
cried. $50 l was. | am assistant t
the prison physician, and l have c<
caped-for couple Of days But thi
thief! We must catch him. Has Ii
locked the door? Then I'll break
| down"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

,ISS ACTON stood by the CEN
M ~ ter table in the library with q
IN match in her hand. The big
d& v ~ room was as dark as cave.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04
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983
SO
50
SO
90
q g g ss ss IS ssBss Ss 50 80 ss 50 q

you are captured now you VIII have
to your original sentence. / cnnno,
ask YOU to do that. 1t Is very wrong
Of ne, but l shall help you to escape
How much money DO you need"
"More than you can get, I'm afraid
said he gloumlly. II must make Aus
tralla somehow"
There was a safe built into the wall
Of the library. Miss Acton walked up
to II, turned the knob Of the cOmblnn-
ton lock and swung open the iron
door. Within was a second door of
thin metal, which tho girl opened by
means OF a key that she took from her
pocket.
There were books of account on each
side OF the safe within ana between
, them three little drawers with pigeon
| holes above and below. Miss Acton
took Il roll OF money from the lowest
! Of the drawers and handed It to the
convict, who counted 1t rapidly.
"Tour hundred" said he. 81 can
never do 1t with this"
at IS all that belongs to me-" she
said. "Of course we cannot touch your
fathers money!
An inward struggle convulscd the
young mans slender frame.
"Why notT" he said at last. "YOu
say That he still loves me-"
at would not be honest" she replied.
ut would hc theft. Can't you make
this do?'
"Australla IS a long way Of" said
he, 81 think my father ought to con.
tribute something"
"No," said she firmly: IL Will not con
sent, and YOU should not ask me-"
"lm afraid it's all up with me-" said
the convict. sinking into chair
| Miss Acton reflected deeply.
1T is possible that If | asked my
aunt she might do something for US, -
she said. "hut can't go to her now be.
cause there are people In the hall
| They might look In here If ! opened
the door"
"Thrrc certainly are people on,
there" said he. "rvc hcnrd them talk
Ing for the last few minutes But
could hide, YOU Know
''Trur," said Miss Acton, "und per
haps that's the best way. Get behind
those curtains at the window"
The convict rose hastily. Miss Actor
closed the inner door Of the safe uni
put the key into her pocket AS sh,
turned away she saw her companion
standing with his face In his hands
while his form was shaken by conyul
sivr sObs.
"Why, what's fac mattcri' asked In
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

But gave me neither hands nor feet.
No living soul in me did dwell.
Nor was ! doomed to Heaven or hell;
But later ON old Adam came
And gave me what is still my name.
And later still God chose to give
a living soul in me to live,
;i in course OF time lie aid reclaim
ihat soul and left me just the same.
AZ when first made-without q soul.
ana a now roam from pole to pole,
a a boon to man, though out of sight,
for III my death | leave him light.
BILL ARP.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

"No, no." exclaimed Mildred. "Run
around TO the window. He will escape
that way Auntlc, call tho servants"
She flew to the outer door, dragging
Nane after her. In a moment he was
racing around the house. Mrs. Vunc
had run through the hall to collect q
posse of male dependents.
Mildred, left alone, hastencd TO tho
library door and listened. Instantly
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04
LondOn'B Meat SupDly.

30 far as the Wholesale meat mar
kets III London are concerned each sue
cecding year shows huge increase In
the quantity imported from America
and the colonies and Il gradual dimlnu-
tlon IN the bona tidc English supply.
Every annual report repeats the same
story and proves that dealers arc rely
Ing more and more on breeders abroad.
or the meat sold last year at Smith
field only 27.3 per cent was country
killed, the percentage I'm 1903 being
27.S. and 1915 per cent as against 1877
per cent town killed. Thus but ~ per
cent Of the entire consumption was
forthcoming from the provinces. Tor
eign countries supplied 14.2 per cent,
Amcricn 23 per cent and Australia and
New Zealand 20 per cent. Probably
the conildinY consumers Will never
know how much OF the last mentioned
Items they paid for at the rate Of best
EngliSh fed and ate In the belief that
II was the roast beef Of old England
Aondon Telegraph.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04


Purifies the trouble, purines the blood
tho Blood. ZONES up tho whole system and
nrodrco t,,o =, neutralizos tho poisons which
o "''o"sou conditions. O
All Diseases J., yearly he restores to perfect
Treafed Hoaith thousands of s,iffarers
thp,o no., ~, tioI'i Catarrh, Bronchitis As
tu"' inr nay feVer, Lung Complaints. Stomsnh
nnrs roi I anu hldhcy Diseases, Piles Tumors ca
'e'"' H''"oiha anu all manner of skin affectIona
Diseasesos =, Dr. Hathaway also treats wifi,
syon,o. the greatest success all those
=, "o"e" many distressing weaknesses onS
olsciiSeS ny winch so many women are a{rtIcteI
EIectrIool DR.. Hathaway's offices are tltted
annt,n. with all the latest electrical and
NPP"""oos' other appliances, in tho use NJ
,,i mn,cn as well as tho microscope, no has world
Wiue iame as an expert All of tho medicines
usoo ny Dr. hathaway arc compounded In his
own laboratories, under his PERSONAL direction,
ana Speclal remedies are prepared for each I'm.
a''ia'lai case according to It's requirements
Examination Dr. hathaway has prepared
@,"'',s series OF self examination blanks
""Ns' applying to tho different diseases
whlch ne SENDS free on application: No. !, for
Men; No. 2, for Women; No 3, for Skin Diseases:
NO. T. tor Catarrhal Diseases No. 8, for Kidneys
GonauIs,xro,, Dr. Hathaway makes no charge
T for consultation at other his
Eree' office or by mail. a
j. NEWTON HAT1IA WAY, M. d.
DIR. Hathaway 81 Co.,
%%h South Broad Street. Atlanta, Ge.
MENTION THIS PAPER WHEN WRITING.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

Two proposed amendments to the
State constitution are to be voted upon
at the approaching general election.
One OF them relates to the drainage
and retaining OF swamp lands in the
State, and the other Is designed to en-
able certain municipalities to increase
their bonded Indebtedness.
Tho three principal officer OF tho
new State government in Arkansas
form trio OF very famous names.
Whom the government is inaugurated, f,
Jefferson Davis will be Governor. O.
Crockett Secretary of State and Mon
roe State Auditor.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

sHK SAW vANE HOLDING THE OULPRIT BY
THE COLLAR
the door was opened and the convict
Sprnng out into the hail.
"Im much obliged to you for sending
the others away" he called out as he
fled by her. you're n pretty bright
girl don't think"
Mildred felt that this was twittlng
on facts" or course she should have
known that he would listen ut the
door. That she hadn't thought OF It,
but had deliberately cleared the way
for his escape, lent an unbcarable sting
to his taunt. She could not stop him.
he had pushed her aside as If she had
been n paper pattern OF Il dress hung
on a stick. But she simply had to do
something to show that she had ut last
walked up to the realities Of the sltua-
ton. ScizinB the first thing that came
TO hand, she hurled 1t with desperate
resentment at the head Of the fleeing
rascal.
1t Glanced TO Oc Il small but heavily
| bound volume OF poetry that some one
| had left on the newell at the foot of the
main staircase. 1t would have been
but Il womans bad mnrksmanship Is
provcrbinl The book missed the bur
glar and struck squarely between the
eyes Of Or. Arthur Irving Vanc as that
gentleman lcapcl up the steps leading
| to the front door. lie had had a glance
| through the library window and had
learned the real direction Of the thicf's
| flight.
The missile blinded Vane just long
| enough to permit the rascal to dodge
| him. An instant lntcr both men had
vanished in the darkness thnt shroudcd
| the lawn.
Mildred sat down on the steps and
burst Into tears OF rage. She paid no
attention when her aunt, With the scrv-
ants in her wake, rushed by to join In
the pursuit. Not TIL she heard the
voice Of Nnnc, returning, did she raise
| her hcnd
you win beg the young lady's par
don for all that yon have said and
DONE" was what Mildred heard.
Looking up. she saw Nnnc holding
the culprit by the collar.
Il recognize this fellow" the young
physician continued. "IIis name Is
Irving. lis home is only few miles
from here, Ant! II IS not strange that he
should have selected this house for n
robbery that should help him in his
flight"
''llr need not apologize to me-" said
Mildred. Il don't deserve t."
When the elder Mr.. Nanc returned to
his home Oh Tie following day, he
heard the story OF his sons adventure.
1t lost nothing by Mlldrcds telling.
| The young man appeared as her res
Curr from the clutches of a desperate
brigand. The fact that both DR.. Vnnc's
eyes were slightly discolorcd evidenced
his hcrolSm-to one who knew nothing
about the incident of the book
! 1t transpircd that the quarrel be
tween father and son turned upon 6
question Of marriage, Vanc junior Oh
Jcctlng to uniting himself for life to tn,
bride selected for him when boil
were children. AS matter Of fact
the fathers Views had somewhat alter
cd In the course Of years, and he wa
ready to seize upon the adventure her
narrated as n prctcXt for the bcginnin
Of reconciliation which became CON
plctc a few months later when til
young physician, with Mildrcd's fu
authorization, suggested her as a sui
stitutc for the daughtcr-in-la law that tn
elder Vane had originally chosen.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04

"Oncc the possibilities OF the Amer.
''"n hplary arc thoroughly understood,
n'"nS Oh the thousands barely existing
n l' ,''t strenuous life Of the great cities
VIII turn to bee culture, which woll
fepaEs the Intelligent and careful
"ork"r' says Professor l.. O. Howard.
apropos of Interesting revelations OF
the twelfth census, In regard to the
magnitude OF apiarian interests in this
country.
Any time from July to Aug. 10 or
10 Will do to plant the Early Triumph
potato, according TO the Georgia Cnl
tivator. The later tho variety tho
earlier 1t should DO planted.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-10-04
DR.. Hathaway
Treats All Diseases,
His Method Invariably Cures ALL
Catarrhal Bronchial, Lung, Stom-
ach, Liver, Kidney and Other Com.
plants, as Well as All Diseases
and Weaknesses of Women.

In DR.. Hathaway's most
extensive practice, GOV
ering q period Of moro
than20years, he has been
called upon to treat all
manner Of diseases Of
mon and women and
along tho whole line Of
human ailments he has
been uniformly sue.
ceSSful.
Dr. Hathaway's me.
thod of treatment gets
dfrnntlu Df tl,n cnnf Nf
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

mission by ths Governor. and Scr tie passage ut
antl-Ramans i-slslRlsH. bat they believe such
Legislation bs passed without ths aDuiics Ion
of the caucus rule. L. f. Qugg : believed 70
have Indicated the wishes Of thu organization Lead
ers when he said aJ the dinner or the XXVTTth
District Republican Club late Friday night.
There is q bill in the Legislature which must be
charter revision commission to change the CITY
charter. There is another matter thar must be at
tended to in the present sessOn--a bill 70 prevent
the carrying out OF i scandaOus water contract
must DC passed We against the thieves
whether they be Democrats Republican, They
Republican organization We this, and by
COD our voice must be heard.
Early Yesterday afternoon Governor Roosevelt
entertained Assemblyman Gherardi Davis. the Rev
Thomas r Slicer and Frederick ". Hollis ar urch-
con al the home of Douglas Robinson. No. I'D
MadisOn-aye. The Governors guests talked with
him about educational bills and other legislation.
The Governor quoted later : SAYING that he
lation protect New-York CITY in mauralu ming Its
own water supply
Governor Roosevelt's position in regard the
bill TO provide for the appointment OF 4 commits
10 recommend general amendments the
city charter mas been well understood by The poll
place upon MIN the responsibility for the selection
of commission. His belief already expressed. Is
that the commission should be composed of
who not Or1ce holders ana whose reputation
picon OF partisan motives. lie believes that no
members OF the former Charter Commission ghould
be appointed members uf commission amend
the charter
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

presided over undertaking Of this kind in
Westmoreland The patrons OF this enterprise
have adopted the theory that there is no such
thing as hereditary consumption. and that the
disease is to be fought and conquered by fresh
air. plenty Of light and environment calculated
TO discourage brooding and dependency
Ruskin Hall a. Oxford has been taken over
by delegates representing the Trades Union Con-
gress and the Independent Labor party Rus
kins property az Brentwood has been willed
10 his cousin, Mrs. Severn. who is intrusted
with certain literary duties in conjunction with
Professor Charles Eliot Norton and Mr.. Alex
ander wedderhurn. The Blackmore estate,
valued at more than f26OO0 passes to nieces and
nephews. There is proposal FOR erecting a
memorial tower to William Black On the island
of Null
A party OF eighteen Continental journalists
WIZ making arrangements for inter
national congress OF the press in Paris next
July were handsomely entertained the Man
sion House yesterday by the Lord Mayor The
Mansion House is conducted with lavish
hospitality, and Lord Mayor Newton. by virtue
of the Queens visit the city this week Is Ger
tain 10 obtain a baronetcy when his term ex-
pires.
The production Of novelties in the theatres has
been interrupted this week, the programmes
being unchanged except at the Adelphi where
Mr.. Laurence Irving's play Bonnie Dundee" is
presented tonight at the opening Of Mr. Robert
Taber's management.
Mr.. F H. Cowen has resumed his place this
week conductor Of the Philharmonic Society
after an interval Of several years. He received
a welcome in Queens Hall and at the
close Of the concert was cheered heartily The
orchestra played with unwonted fire and spirit
Tho CF T9oY "
gretted by English turfmen who consider him
the best horse in England and cheap at 81 800
guineas. It was generally supposed that Sir
Blundell Maple would purchase this great thor
oughbred when the Duke of Westminster's stud
was auctioned off, but NJ. Blanc was prepared
TO outbid every competitor, English or Ameri-
l. \. z.