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Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

Judge Blakely last week filed an
opinion with the board of supervisors
covering the question of citizenship
in which he maintained that within
the meaning of the law to be citizen
of the United States an alien must
have first complied with all the re-
quirements imposed by the naturaliza-
tion laws in force in this country;
that the mere declaration of intention
was not sufficient. In the argument
of the matter before the board the i'm.
preston prevailed that an alien could
vote in this territory on securing his
first papers. Judge Blakely cites the
law which clearly requires the full
naturalization of foreigner before he
can exercise the elective franchise
The opinion of Judge Blakely is quite
to the point and, although it does not
seem the best policy in the world to
exclude men who have come here from
foreign land to make home fol
themselves from participation in pub
lie contracts, it is undoubtedly tn,
law.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

The people of Chloride are about to
apply for patent to the townsite on
which the town is now situated. Some
friction has been engendered by the
location of mining claims across tie
proposed townsite but so far no min
eral has been found to give validity to
the claims. In making valid mining
claim mineral in place must be found.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

All sorts of railroad rumors are in
circulation on the coast. The latest is
that the Cuyamaca road will be ex-
tended from National City to Yuma,
thence to connection with the Ari-
zona & Utah and this road will then
connect with the Rio Grande Western.
We only hope the rumor is true. Ari-
zona and California need all the rail
roads it is possible to get.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

The United Verde mine was sold in
New York this week for 300,0O0s, the
property being bid in by the reorgani-
zation committee. The property is
now said to be worth 100OO0OO0S.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

Two good reasons for sending your
laundry to Albuquerque: The finest
steam laundry work is done and money
saved on express charges. Agency at
PENpEGAsT's Drug Store.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

1t is reported that oil is coming to
the surface at Barstow, California.
The fact that oil comes to the surface
in marshy ground is no indication of
oil in quantity being fonnd beneath
the surface. Decaying vegetation will
exude oil in small quantities.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

Mohave county is showing wonder
full growth, both in population and
taxable wealth. During 1899 Kingman
increased her property values fully
100,O00s and Chloride has done equally
we'll. With the improvements now in
view Kingman will expend nearly lOO,-
COOS on new buildings this year.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

When congress gets ready to repeal
the war tax laws the courts will decide
that the express companies must pay
the tax and not before. The people
must be fieeced in some way.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13
x..++......*.+...++++++.+++ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FAME GIVETH.

Fame gveh the lips that could answer are DUMP
Light and heart they would quicken numo
Bright laurels-to lay a gray, dropping head;
Shining gold-when the soul would have ansomed dead'
Brave medals-to wearo O a breast in its pail;
fiivetb all things but learned love is all
METCALFE
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

The Phenix Enterprise has secured
very good afternoon telegra phic re-
port, which ought to be appreciated by
Phenicians.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

All the leading weekly and monthly
magazines and papers for sale at Pen
degast's drug store.
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

The English have no doubt heard
that "all roads lead to Rome" but are
learning that such is not the case with
Pretoria
Mohave County miner., 1900-01-13

Complete Stock of Drugs and Druggists Sundries
Patent Medicines. Cigars and Tobacco . . . {.
Confectionery and Stationery
The colored American., 1900-12-15
CONGREGATIONALISM VERY ABLY
Continued from first page,)

doctrines of Christianity-practising
live ia God and man. A writer on
our pollty defined the church as the
rranWard side of the kingdom and the
kingdom as the God ward side Of the
church. Then our church is both dem.
oeratic and theocratic in lts polity. AS
to our dealings among ourselves 1t is
democratic; as to Gods dealings with
rs it is theocratic. On it's manward
side our church is governed "by the
reople, Of the people, and for the peo >
nIeu 1t affirms the adage Vox eccle'
sisl, vox Christi on the one hand, and
supports the Protestant axiom Of the
right Of private judgment on the 9th
er We are independ snt under Christ
and we govern ourselves as we are
controlled by the Holy Spirit By
The colored American., 1900-12-15

holding to autonomy we know we
give up cther advantages, but we ra.
ti0nalIy stick to our reasonable pref
erence. We have only two permanent
Off ,es, viz: pastors and deacOns. All
the other work is done by committees
and these are made as our needs de-
msnds By having the simplest gov
eminent and the least number of Of
ficers consistent with New Testament
history, we reduce authority to min
imum
In factin our polity there is no au-
thority but that of love. We hate
arbitrary rule. We respect law, but 1t
must be law with liberty. We have no
legislative tribunal, no hide bound
creeds; and no corporation of priests
exercise power over us. We like
Christs statement to his diciples "Ye
know that the rulers of the Gentiles
lord it over them, and their great ones
exercise authority over them; not SO
shall il be among you, Self-govern-
ment throws the responsibility for the
success Or failure Of the church on the
individual members. Hence there is OF
pOrtInity for individual development.
The temper Of the age is growing more
lndividualistic and it is to the Congre-
gational liking. Our polity allows every
man to qualify for service under the
headship of Jesus Christ.
The wonderful simplicity and fiexi-
bility of our polity enables us ''to prove
all things and hold fast that which 10
good" With the right to have any
kind Of worship We have usually chosen
the non-liturgical With the privilege
OF celebrating at will, we have general
ly followed the order of the early
churches viz: CD regular attendance on
the teaching Of the apostles; (2) regular
prayer meetings, (3) regular observance
OF the Lords supper; (4) generous con
trlbutiOns for the needs of the church
and its poor. Our polity permits indi-
yldusl churches to experiment without
creating row in the whole denomina'
ton. The kind Of preaching that turned
The colored American., 1900-12-15

world, when we come across the names
Of John Milton the poet, Bunyan the
dreamer, Daniel Defoe, j. q. Holland,
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Isaac Watts we
may say these are among the choice
fruit produced by some who were ele.
waited to the Congregational polity.
The colored American., 1900-12-15
A Agents Wanted.

Active agents are wanted in ever ci and
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newspaper published. Write for terms, Ad-
dress The Colored American, 40 G street, n.
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The colored American., 1900-12-15

Colored man who reads and writes to pre-
pare for travelling $50 month"; and expenses.
Send self addressed envelope. President 1ec.
Brad 1855 Dearborn, Chicago.
The colored American., 1900-12-15


Presbyterian Church, Henry Ward
Beeeher died in our church without even
losing fellowship. We give every mau
chance and if his work be of God it
will stand and if it is not of God 1t will
come to nought any how, and no other
church is disturbed. To illustrate
further-in one of our churches DR..
Clark organize ed the first Y. P. 8. G. E.
it proved to be good thing and is now
an international organization. Another
of our pastors sought to organize
church in which the only test for
membership was that the applicant
promised to endeavor to lead good
life, the plan failed. The Christian en-
deavor in the church succeeded; the
Christian endeavor church failed, and
the denomination has been helped by
the former and undisturbed by the lat
ter. Congregationalism is venturesome.
1t tests the "spirit whether they be of
God"
The simplicity Of our polity makes it
the best suited to newly populated sec.
tions Of our country. It is good pio
neer. When people Of different de-
nominations find it necessary to com
bine for economiCal reasons-to drop
non. essentials and come together on
common platform, the result is Cong.
regational Church. Hence our polity
exhibits its mediating advantages We
invite the federation of christendom
on our simple New Testament ground
The fact of our medisting power pre-
supposes leavening influence and we
have to some extent liberalized the
government of other churches, Our
polity is also spiritual for 1t requires
spiritual power to hold together people
and churches so absolutely free-to
mould clay is not difficult as to bind to-
gether sand. Our poiity is the result Of
the union of free intelligence and re-
ligious passion.
Now since independence Is princi.
pie upon which we stand, it follows
that we are indeed Jealous of liberty.
When Phillips Brooks said: Liberty is
the passion of the age" he compliment.
ed cherished principle Of our polity.
We set aside many good things in order
to be free. We believe in freedom OF
approach to the throne of God, free
speech, free thought, free theology,
free churches, free schools, free men.
free country. We are called into liber-
ty. Unaltersbly opposed tothe tyranny
of tradition, we are the advance guard
of the churches. Never too proud to
learn fresh means of usefulness, we are
amond the leaders In practical chris
tian work. Forever free from stereo-
tvped services or inelast1c forms, we
adapt ourselves to all conditions OF
men, that we may save some. We en-
phasized most strenuously the right OF
independence but we also sy npathetl
cally urge the duty OF fellowship. Eel
owship, with us, is not the tie or law,
but the tie OF love. 1t is the oneness OF
our relation to Jesus Christ. Our
churches have community Of interest
and must be co workers together We
cannot bs bound to Christ and not to
one another. Fellowship is the realiza
ton of John 1870 81. FelloWshlp
means commonaity, communion and
The colored American., 1900-12-15

fora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey
" Typewriting, Copying and Steuo-
graphic work satisfactorily performed
at reasonable rates by the Misses Dor
sey, Room 8, LIE Droit Building,
Corner 8th and T street northwest.
The colored American., 1900-12-15

an ecclesiastical council. When there
is difference Of opinion on some inn
portsnt matter in the church, or be-
tween the pastor and members and they
agree to submit their difference to their
neighb bring churches-this is mutual
council. When church gets 80 loose
in doctrine that it's neighbor is dis
turbed and feels that it has violated
the unwritten law OF fellowship, after
remonstrance, the aggrieved church
may call an advisory council. When
members or a.minority of members are
offended and cannot get mutual coun'
ell, they can have an exparte council.
Any dicision Of any council is only ad'
visory, but in fact it is usually as bind
ing as law. In selecting our ministers
we encourage high standard of intel
Iectual training, and remind the
churches of Paul's caution; clay
hands suddenly on no man."
Finally, what is the mission and
what is the fruit of the Congregational
polity? The mission of Congregational
ism is to teach and cultivate and per.
petuats the apostolic simplicity, Iuri'
ty and divine democracy of the Chris
tian church both in principles ''to ele
vate society, to regulate education, to
civilize humanity, to purify law, to re
form both church and state; to assert
and defend liberty, to mould and re
deem everything that belongs to man
In his individual and social relations.
It seems to US that our right to exist is
found in these reasons for existing. We
ask only to be known bv our fruits.
Our polity is q living fact hallowed by
the beloved of it's martyrs. 1t trusts
the people. 1t is great missionary
force. 1t encourages education and has
40 colleges In the United States, stand
Ing as monuments Of Congregational
devotion to the god of wisdom. Ia eve
ry great reform movement we have
given men of brains and muscle and
money.
In war and in peace there have been
| Congregationalists on the order OF
| Crom well and John Owen. True to the
love of liberty our churches preached
freedom for the slave when it was un'
popular to do 80, and when great WEB
ster grew weak on the subject Leonard
Bacon waxed strong. In works OF char
ity, in deeds of nobility, in contrlou'
tions to the literature and inventions OF
the world our polity deserves honora
BILE mention. OF those who have risen
to greatness in preaching, without col
lege training our polity names Bunyan
spurgeon, and Moody. ofthe twenty
nine names Of great men already chos
en- for the Hall of fame in New YorH
University Height, we notice three oil
yines-Jonathan Edwsrds, William 4
Charming and Henry Ward Beecher
and strange to say each of these is as
sociated with the Congregational poll
ty. In perusing the literature OF th'
The colored American., 1900-12-15

An energetic colorsd woman who ua-
derstands canvassjng can secure per-
maneos employment with good paw by
addressing "Benevolence" care 459 O
ST. n. W.
The colored American., 1900-12-15
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED HELP.

WANTED-Trustworthy coIored
man to trava and appoint agents in
the District Of Columbia. $50 monbhly
and expenses. position per nanent, en-.
close self addressed envelope for reply.
Manager Cross, Star Building, Chi
cago.
The colored American., 1900-12-15

There are letters AT this oflce for Mr. Ear
Flora Batson.
The colored American., 1900-12-15

Wanted an active, Intelligent Dung man
to collect for a reliable business hrm.
Good place for the right man.
The colored American., 1900-12-15
Wanted a Partner.

Wanted q partner for business alread e.
tablished and pa ing well. Must have some
cash aud be able to take position on sslaP I.
Address G, care this ONCE. (Oonndentia i.
The colored American., 1900-12-15

II you have spare room that on would
like to rent to desirable parties, advertise
them in The 0olored American.
The colored American., 1900-12-15

Do ou want work? Do on want jobf Il
80, advertise the fact in these columns.
The colored American., 1900-12-15

Enclose 20 stamp for repl, and We will send
particulars telling how on can make from
S75 to $50 per month, and also be presented
with fine Gold Watch. Address.
SCOTT REMEDY CO.,
Box $40. Louisville. KH
The colored American., 1900-12-15

Persons desiring to secure first class rooms
In any part OF the cit will do well to put An
announcement in these columns.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-17

DRY, but how can you expect him to
keep track of shillings when he is
dealing in thousands of dollars"
81 heard you were promoting a lit
tie" said the lawyer as he waited for
the check.
Ten companies formed in the last
three months, my boy, and the eleventh
just ready to be incorporated. Grand
aggregation of e $500, O00, OO0 capital
thus far, and every company bound to
pay at least 80 per cent dividend. What
do you suppose I've got on hand now?"
81 can't say, and as I'm in a hurry
you may fill out that check
"The biggest scheme of all-the ne
plus ultra." whispered the major with
a flourish of his right arm. Il expect
ed to stop at ten, but this scheme came
pushing along and l had to take it up.
It's the richest of them all. It'll pay
100 per cent profit from the very start.
In a week from now the Standard Oil
Company NOu / D6 OU GdTlH.
But I'm here about those bills"
MY dear Thompson, walk with me.
When l was hard up, you were one
of the few who did not lose confidence
in my integrity. The man or woman
who trusts Major Crofoot never regrets
it. I might not have picked up this
eleventh scheme but for you. l want
ed to let you in. l wanted to reward
you for your faith in me. Thompson,
my boy, sell out your law business
give it away-get rid OF it before
night
Il want to know about those bills, z
said the lawyer as he came to a halt.
The last and best scheme of all"
continued the major as he got hold of
his arm again. lis the Musical Wash
board Company, organized on a capital
Of $50, COO, 900. The idea is strictly
original with me. dashboard runs a
music box while you rub. Music box
can be placed in the laundry, parlor.
kitchen, or even the next house. May
arrange later on to have EN- connect
ed with drug stores, kindergartens
and public schools. Twenty-four
tunes in the box, evenly divided be-
tween sad and lively. As the washer
woman rubs away at one of your coli
cred shirts the music box strikes up
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-17

then take your position as secretary.
No hurry for a day or two, but don't
wait too long. | want to get the artl-
cies of Incorporation through as soon
az possible and patent the idea. Good
bye, Thompson, goodbye"
But want that cheeki" protested
the lawyer as he was pushed out.
And the w-asherwoman rubs and
the box plays on" replied the smiling
major. Wen have $4,000 w~ashboards
playing Yankee Doodle and Home OF
My Soul before the month Is out, and
4 you want SIS. 900 in advance on your
salary and profits send your boy
around and I'll MI out a check. Good
bye. Thompson. goodbye. and remem-
Der to keep mum TIL our patent Is
secured"
The door was shut and locked. and
there was grim silence for i've min.
utes. Then the major heard threat
and VOWS and mut.erings, n some
one went slowly down stairs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-17

ed the lawyer, "and it won't work.
Will you draw me a check for s200?"
Isn't it a wonder that somebody
else didn't strike on the idea?" whis-
pered the major as he patted Thomp-
son on the shoulder. the washboarj,
has been known for 200 years. What
was easier than to make friction run
a music box TO soothe the %sorrowful.
hull the ailing and enthuse the d~iscour-
aged? 1t would have saved thousands
OF suicides, and yet no one thought
Of it. Thompson, shake handsl It's
the secretaryship at $4,000 a year for
you, ana I'll get you $4,000 worth Of
stock at ground floor figures. Months
ago, when / was hard up and couldn't
pay a bill for 81, you put your hand
on my shoulder in a brotherIy way
and said you had every confidence in
my financial integrity. Do you mag
inc that I've forgotten that, Thomp-
son? Not by the grave Of my grand
ldIAcl 4 never tbAHh VI II H4biONI
the tears coming to my eyes"
do you want to be used for these
accounts demanded the lawyer
when he could get in a word.
4And your reward for trusting me
is this" continued the maJor-"the
salary of $4,000 is only a starter. III
double it after the washDoards get into
the market. The $4,000 In stock will
pay you $4,000 a year in dividends at
the very least. and perhaps double
that, and there you are. You can safe
II put your first years income down
at $50 900. Is that enough. Thomp-
son? II not, just say the word. and
I'll add $4,000 to it. Meanwhile
Meanwhile / want no more Of your
windl7
Meanwhile. my dear secretary OF
the NJ. W. G., | owe $500. You have
the accounts I collect. Just mark 'em
collected. and III pay In the $500 to
hold your stock. Always have to have
a deposit as evidence OF good faith,
you know. II it was anybody else, I'd
demand certified check for SO, 900.
Thompson, go home and throw your
lawbooks out Of the window"
"III be hanged If / DO. I want to
know"
Throw you hwbooks out Of the
window. dissolve the partnership and
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-17
HERAT, The GATE OF INDIA, PEARL OF KHORASSAN.

Herat is the home Of the great Inda-
Russo-Persian bugaboo. At some such
time as the present, when England
has her hands particularly full in a
faraway country, some incons;derate
person-generally a military man with
more titles than brains-springs the
bugaboo aforesaid and raises a hue and
cry about the Great White Car march
ing into the neutral territory of Afg-
hanistan.
There are but two roads through
the high passes of the Hindu-Kush
mountains, and herein lies the import
ance of Herat, the Gate of India
for this s~trategically located city in the
fertile valley long known as the gran
airy of Asia" absolutely controls them
both.
1t offers an admiral base of opera
tions against Russo-Turcoman terri
tory and all northeast Persia for the
British in India; but Russia, also. BY
selling Herat with troops she has
massed on the border, only two days
march away. could force the mountain
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-17

PASSES and have the choice of two
lines of advance into the territory of
India, which has long tempted the
czars.
Going toward and into Persia is a
vast and beautiful valley 800 miles in
length, filled with fields and VINEYARDS,
irrigated by ripping rivulets. So health
full is the region of which this city is
the center that, according to the Per-
sian proverb, man would be immortal
were the land of Ispahan, the air of
Herat and the water of Khiva all to be
found in the same spot"
AS the chief station then, on the
only road from India into Persia this
fact alone will show why Herat
is continually popping up, like an
oriental jack in the box, whenever
a warcloud settles over the At
ghanistan frontier. / would not wish
to imply that my countrymen at
home in England overrate the impor-
lance of the Afghan question; but It is
a bit absurd for them to buzz about
like a swarm of angry bees whenever
the Russian bear m nosing about
their hive.