davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The colored American., 1900-07-14

J. 2. KEKk,

Col. Perry 81. Carson has not lost hi
grip by any means. He has been ap'
pointed to good position under the
District Commis sioners.
henry Boone, of Rockport, Ind, EN-.
ployed in the Census Office, died last
Thursday, after brief Illness. He was
ff1ioted with dropsical complications.
Mr.. Walter G. Black of Covipg gton,
KY, was the guest of MIR. II. P.
slaug ghter while returning from the
National Convention at Philadelphia.
Col. J. Ottoway Holmes is as active
as ever In catering to the Joy and com.
fort Of his friends at his commodious
hostelry, the Holmes House, 923 Vir-
ginia avenue, southwest.
DR.. William A. Lucey has brought
suit for divorce from Louisa E. Lucey.
They were married IN Boston on Au.
gust 5, 1892, and the husband charges
that has been the victim of extreme
cruelty.
Prof Jesse Lawson spent few DAYS
In Asbury Park this week. His family,
excepting Mrs. Lawson who Is now in
Scotland, will spend the summer in the
country.
Heighter Armstead, aged seventy
years died June %. His funersl took
place from the Vermont Avenue Bsp
tlst church July 2. He was a member
OF Charles Sumner Post, No. ., G. A.
R.
Prof. G. F. T. Cook, after twenty Ave
Years Of faithful and efficient service
as superintendent of the Washington
Public Schools, has resigned. The
teachers presented with a handsome
watch valued at $3.50 as a testimonial
Of their esteem.
Tharp's liquor establishment on F
street, near eth is good place for self
respecting Negroes to avoid. After max
ng fortune, largely from Negro trade,
Fharp and his little headed bar tenders,
ion's care to be humllistsd by having
% seive members of our ''inferiorn
ace.
Attorney "Kid" Robinson of the
'sns1on Office, has arranged to put in
IL weeks of aggressive s'stumpinpu
his fall for the republican ticket IN his
lat'ys state, Michigan. He is an ardent
d mirer Of Colonel Bliss, the candidate
OF governor.
Mr.. Clarence @. White, the popular
euDg violinist has finished his coprse
music at Oberlin and is back in
sashlngton to stay. He will accent 9
INIT number Of pupils, and will con.
ert engagements at intervals Mr.
N ha'e is a most promising young
nan.
The colored American., 1900-07-14

Are you going to Hampton?
Hrs. Clara Thon pson Is in Atlantic
City.
No quarantine "goes" at Hampton
this year.
Negroes are not welcome at Chesa.
peake Beach.
Lakeview Park is desirable resort
for onr citizens.
The Masons will repeat their popular
excursion August End.
Mss. w. h. Porter has joined hsl
husband in Indianapolis.
Miss Bessie Smallwood is now on the
clerical force of The Bee.
Mr.. E. L, Thornton has rece vsred
from his receLt indisposition.
Mr.. Will P. Carson, bon Of the "Old
Roman" has returned to the city.
Mrs. D. L. Ferguson and son of Rich
nond, sre in the city, the guests of
relatives.
Mrs. Matte Benton Dean, formerly a
Washington belle, is now residing In
KaDsas City.
J. Thomas Newsome, a graduate of
Howard University, is p1acticing law
at Norfolk, Va.
B. Frank Cooper, who was Injured
sometime ago in runaway accident,
is rapidly Improving.
Mesdames Mary F. Carroll and II. 81.
Warner have returned from a delight
full "trip to Atlantic City.
Mr.. Benz. Strachan has accepted
position under the direction of the
District Health Office.
Mis-. D. 8. Brandon and daughter,
Miss Julis, have been the guest of Mrs.
}. w. Lathen in New York.
1t is estimated thas the census of
Washington will show q coIored popu.
iation of more than 100000.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Thornton, of Elm
street, LIE Droit Park, are rejoicing over
the advent Of a ten-pound boy.
Mr.. Samuel u. Thompson, a youug
lawyer, is being strongly backed for
something good on Uncle Sans pay
Foll.
Miss Mary Cromwell, of 1889 Pierce
Place. has gone to Fall River, Mass,
and other northern points to spend the
summer.
Mr.. Charles L. Marshall, sol r street
northwest, is successful business
man. The race should visit him fire.
quently.
Violinist Joseph II. Douglass is
growing moustache, which adds ma.
bsrialIy to the attractions of his classic
e eatares.
Mr. J. F. Bundy acted as secretary at
The first meeting of the new Board of
1t was a graceful, but
nefited courtesy.
Mr.. Josh Taylor and Ms. Rsglapd
we're recently elected members of the
rustee board Of Enon Baptist church
1t special meeting.
The colored American., 1900-07-14
WE'LL DO TIE REST.

If you are sick,
you are gong to have q tour,
If you have friend coming to
town,
you are going to give reception.
Ifyou did give a reception lately
Ifyou have lost member of your
family,
Ii your church is going to give
concert or supper,
Ifyou have any good, clean news.
whatever, send it by card oT otherwise
10 The COlored American office, and
we will cheerfu!ly give it space. Once
459 Q street northwest.
The colored American., 1900-07-14

If So Man. 500 North f.
Street Baltimore Md all diseases that man or
charge what disease sickness NAV he
you perfect health Millions people, the hest lean
United States and Europe Will testify that the most w
healer of all complaints the world nothing but herbs roots b
balsam Seeds berries flowers and plants have
the kful ply and the best
and Europe had given up die and said no ~
them
ns the following Heart Disease Consumpon R
Kidney Bladder Structure Piles FORM Vertigo Qunsy Sore %
Dyspepsia Indigestion Constipation Rheumatism form Dr.
any kind Colds Bronchial troubles Sores Diseases n
itching sensations all Female Complaints La Grippe Pneumonia %
Carbuncles Bo Cancer the knife r
Pmples face and body Diabetes Kidneys or Rb
Disease the Kidneys disease nature
Medicine address by express For particulars send
stamp for
r. r MEDICINE
s- genuine unless bought $40 Euaw Street BT p
mitat have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
DAMAGE MAs srrGnr.

nre 81 2e7 Benent street. an unoccu-
pied house, owned by Robe, "a l. Gammeli.
caused box n 90 be pulled az e.lO O'Clock
last evening by OFFICER John 4. sheehan.
who noticed ths smoke issuing from the
cellar
The blaze Was confined 20 the base
nent where Il burned n hole IN the cell
ina Tbs Gauss was a detective nus Ths
jAfnags was slight
REsrONi,rO ~ \ STILL.
a siili sisfm IRON - Westminster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
Case of st. George KempSOn is
Replete With Most COmpli-
Gated Features.

Kempsens ter. Hc has managed to dress
them well and furnishes them with BIZ
cycles. toys, etc.
His four youngest children are at
deaths door with the whooping cough.
After the death OF her own child Mrs.
Kenpson No. began to nurse these
children and is doing all she can TO save
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
DROVE TOO FAST.
Judge Swestland Gives Mail
Wagon Driver Some Sound
Advice and a Fine.

william Sullivan, whose vocation is 10
drive a mail wagon. was fined SIS and
costs in the Sixth district court this
morning, for fast driving.
The plea was that he was late and was
obliged 20 hurry.
Judge Sweetland told him that the men
who drive these wagons had an idea that
they were unuer no restraint, and that
citizens had no right on the street when
the mail wagons wanted 10 use them.
Sullivan took an appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

street. Tiilinghast's hall. was for some
smoke rising from the floor at the top OF
the stairway from. the street cigar
ette is supposed 10 have gotten there
someway
The wood was slightly burned, Miss
sisson's dancing class was there at the
time. Mr.. Tillinghast tslephoned the fire
station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

Newark. y. j., Dec. .-TTeartbroken
over the death OF their first child, Mr.
and Mrs. ST. George Kenpson, of Me-
tuchen n. j.. sit in a cell OF the county
Jail az New Brunswick.
Kompson is editor Of the New York In
surance journal and OF local newspaper
published at Perth Amboy.
lie believes he is being prosecuted by
his first wife. and that the death OF his
baby son, Robert Adrain. was the direct
result OF the trouble. He Is in a legal
cobweb and can see no way out
The child was two months old and died
OF whooping-cough. The family physician
says his death was FASTENED by the men
tai excitement OF his mother during the
week previous.
ST. George Kempson is a well known
1nau I'M NEW jcrspy. ffr has been a
newspaper editor and writer for years,
Is a man of refinement and education and
has taken a hand in politics.
He was married very young 20 a cham
ing girl of Perth Amboy and they had
nine children. They did not live happily
together.
"Scversl times before | tried to get a
divorce.' Kempson said yesterday. MY
first wife offered 10 agree to a separation.
She wanted me TO support her and remain
her husband, but to live in another town.
II was prominent in the church and
the clergy advised me 10 agree 70 a sep
aration, but not 10 get divorce. do not
believe in separations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

Annie Russell, a common night walker
was sentenced 10 serve a term OF six
months at the state worlthouse. She took
AN appeal and Daniel e. Horton went
surety for her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

At the session OF the Sixth district
court this morning Mary Coyle waived
examination. on the charge Of keeping a
common nuisance and was held In the
sum Of $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

LOST - THURSDAY AFrERNOoN.
Dec. ~. pccHctbook. containing sun ~
money and silver watch gulls cure Il
was dropped in or uear fis narnaty
store reward foI finder 80 fstIrn 10 ~
rrual .lIrlt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

mcnrt rekr, brits Rfip the pnliey. pro
VCbLl iecfs 'lisiu Ironi steam AMI wetes
i.noNN iios CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

lIicnnt pRoTEGiY spriiei Keep. ieathe.
perwauentlg 500 Hnd a.rons
IltuNN BRCA Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
5oc. Table

Hand decorated picture
frames, mirrors. plaques,
hand painted with neat de-
sfgHs;-e ee#b and brush
trays, vases in many
styles, shapes and colors.
elaborately colored cups
and saucers. figures for the
mantelpiecs and table OF
tinted bisque, tobacco Jars,
elaborately decorated fan
cy hand-painted plates OF
nice china.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
Mems and Boys
Watches

Mems X Solid Gold
Watches, thin model, Wal
than movements..........ss
Mems 20-year, gold
filled cases. with waltEam
movements. from.
Open-face, gol d-filled.
warranted 20 years. with
teweled American Hamp-
den works....................
Open-face. go d-filied.
works warranted 5 years.
gold-filledAmerican works.
Guaranteed 10 years.
gold-filled case Waltham
movement. ..................
Solid Silver w tic n,
American works..........
Boys Solid Silver Watch.
Gun metal case. Ameri-
can works.................s-..
Young Mems Nickel
Watch. small size, Ameri-
can works. ...........
Nickel Boys or Girls
Watch, American works.
our regular 81 Watch, for
the holidays. only 300 TO be
sold at this price.
A s1.bo stem wind and
stem set Watch for..........
Evening star., 1900-06-28
BALLOTING AT GRAND RAPIDS.
Republican Convention Has Not
Reached u Choice for Governor.

hepunI1can convention h6S NOT
Reached Choice for Governor.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. June 2S-An-
alysis Of figures and estimates Of strength
of the six gubernatorial candidates showed
few apparent changes when the republican
state convention reassembled today. Con-
sidering the hard work done over night. the
results of yote-getting were singularly
slight. and prospects of settling upon
candidate quite as remote as yesterday.
The federal. so-called Mcmillan influ-
ence, which. 1t Is conceded. is an important
factor to be reckoned with. appears thus
far to be about neutral. as between Ferry
and Bliss, although 1t is suspected that
Senator Mcmillan and most Of those hold
ing federal Offices by virtue of the senator's
influence are Ferry men. Senator McMil-
Ian. who will himself be a candidate for re-
election by the next legislature, has re-
peatedly declared that he will have no part
in the governorship fight.
The Ferry men were expressing supreme
confidence during the morning. The only
fear of the Bliss people apparently was
that Of the federal official Influences, and
the Stearns delegates. while considerably
less in numbers than the two leaders, re-
iterated Grants famous declaration OF
fighting "all summer"
The result Of the eleventh ballot, the
first one taken today. was as follows: Fer
ry, 2s3: Bliss. 279; Stearns 2O2; ODonnell,
2s: Osborn, 30: Campbell. j.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
RENOINCEs CLAIM TO THRONE.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Valves His PrerOEatives.

VIENNA, June 2S-The Archduke Franz
Ferdinand. the former heir to the throne
and nephew of the emperor, at the Hof-
burg today. IN the presence Of the emperor,
archdukes. ministers and state digntaries,
took a formal oath that he and his future
wife Uhe Princess Chotek) will both re-
gard their marriage as morganatic Conse-
quently his wife will never assume the po-
sition of empress and the children by their
marriage will never claim the right Of
succession.
The oath was administered with impress
sive ceremony. Count Goluchowsld, the
minister Of foreign affairs, read the docu-
ments. The archduke then advanced to
crucifix on the table and placed his fingers
on the testament which was held by the
cardinal archbishop. After taking the oath
the archduke signed the documents. The
marriage will occur Sunday.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
sHREWD FROG.
Trick Played by Him to Catch a Mess
of Flies.

Trick Played by Him to Catch a Mess
of Flies.
From the New York Journal.
zone of the most knowing little animal
pets ever had is frog about half grown"
said well-known artist the other day
81 made the jumpers first acquaintance
one morning two weeks ago. when he
hcpped from the garden through an open
French window into my studio. where his
frequent daily visits afford me much amuse-
ment during idle moments. He Is SO tame
that he will take worms from my fingers
and perch upon my hand like bird and
sing and croak as long as choose to hold
him
LAS an illustration Of the little fellow 8
cunning 1 was one morning feeding IA
vorite cat with saucer Of bread and milk.
all of which pussy did not eat. The food
that the cat left soon attracted quite a
number of flies. The observant frog no.
ticed this. and, hopping into the saucer. he
rolled over and over until he was fairly
covered with a batter of bread and milk.
having done which he lay perfectly notion
less and awaited developments. The flies,
enticed by the prospect Of good meal,
soon began to circle around the scheming
batrachian. and when one passed within
two inches or SO Of his nose his tongue
darted out and the fly disappeared. The
plan worked so well that the frog makes
a regular business of rolling himself in the
cats leftover dinner.
ture and tried to take profile view. but
he evidently had a dislike to being sketched.
for whenever 1 placed him In the right
position he would hop around so as to
Then put him on plate with some water
so that he might be more comfortable.
This plan answered very well as far as
keeping him on the paper went. but when
Evening star., 1900-06-28
THE JIGGER's JOURNEY.
PestiferOus Little Insect il TravelinI
Around the World.

FcStlIGFOuS L1Vtle insect IfaveunR
Around the World.
From the New York Sun.
The very small species OF tho flea. COM
monty known as the jigger. whose native
home is tropical and subtropical America,
set out in 1872 to circumnavigate the world
and has now. half completed its journey.
His arrival in India and Madagascar is
almost simultaneously reported. On his
conquering way he has badly frightened
many barbarous tribes by his propensity
to bore through the skin and find lodgment
under it. and many villages and sometimes
whole districts were abandoned by the ma
tives during his journey across Africa.
In September, 1872, a sailing vessel from
Brazil dumped a quantity of sand ballast
on the beach at Ambriz. little south of
the Congo This event has historic i'm
portance from the fact that the jigger
crossed the ocean in this sand. and it is
believed to have been his first Introduction
to foreign territory. His rate of advance
across Africa depended upon the means of
transportation at hand for the jigger will
not hop when he may ride. 1t was thirteen
years before ne struck the caravan route to
Stanley Pool, and then he journeyed quick
ly and comfortably with the porters in the
freight service to that starting point of the
upper Congo steamers, which carried him
half way across Africa Twenty years
dlteT dTTlNul III tTe JlRRer ap-
pearcd on the shores Of Victoria Nyanza
and six years later he was hopping along
the sands of Zanzibar Island.
The jigger was thus established in 1893
at the busy mart where many vessels sail
for the East Indies and Oceanica. 1t was
predicted that he would soon invade India,
and sure enough his arrival at Bombay.
whittier he had been brought by coolies re-
turning from Africa, is now reported. lie
Tour du Monde says he may be expected
in French Indo-China at any time and
that he Will eventually invade the whole of
Southern Asia. and letters from Nossi Be.
In northwest Madagascar. report his ad-
vent there and the adjoining Islands.
where he Is flourishing and multiplying in
the sandy soil.
We may next expect to hear OF this
perseverlng and successful traveller among
the Pacific islands, and all regions in or
near the tropics seem destined to make
his acquaintance
Evening star., 1900-06-28
JOKE WAS ON THE DOCTOR.
Called Out MT Two O'Clock on n Win
ter Morning to Treat Insomnia.

Called Out at Two O'Clock on n VIM
ter Morning to Treat Insomnia.
From the Detroit Free Press
After enjoying your story about a hus-
tling doctor. Of whom I entirely approve,
let me give you one.'
This welcome volunteer formerly carried
saddlebags and rode cross country when
time was an important consideration. Now
he commands big city practice. SO that
he has travelled the right way Of the lad
der.
Last February" he began, ut was
colder than blazes. I went to my city pa
tients in a closed carriage and had a foot
stove with me. was just thawing out for
bed one morning at 2. when I heard the
clatter of horses feet on the asphalt. I
knew 1t was after me and shivered 1t
was simply confirmation to step to the
door and see loose-jointed boy, a loose
jointed horse and loose-jointed dog that
made the tandem act possible.
II was wanted out the Grand river road
1 won't say how far; l went because an
old friend had sent for me, and l went like
a rocket. None of these riders, immortal
lied in song and history. rode any harder.
pushed my way intHi the house and there
he sat smoking pipe. occupying two
chairs and looking like a model for the
picture of health. I had moraentary i'm
pulse to brain him. q
f1ellO, OOC, was MS SaiutdtlOn. SOr-
ry to disturb You. but I got here thinkin'
and thinkin' tillrI knowed that l wouldn't
git no sleep till sent out for eddicated
help - d
"It'n cost you s25.'I roared.
Funny. I'LL was dyin' 1t would cost
me ten. But s'pose Iswas out plowin' on
the hillside or got kicked in the ribs by a
hoss or fell off'n load Of hay or got
advise? q
II was mad enough to lunch on iron
wedges. but I scribbled off a prescription
that included whisky. quinine. red pepper.
refused his money and left. He's health
er man today than I am
Evening star., 1900-06-28
HILL NOT RADICAL ENOUGH
Mr.. Newlands Thinks TOsvne VIII Be
Bryan'a RunnInR Mate.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. June 2s.-Re-
garding the nomination of ex-senator
David B. Hill of New York for the vice
presidency. Congressman Newlands of Ne
vada said today: THE west admires HIS
courage and ability. but we do not think
his sympathy with the platform that Bryan
will be nominated upon is strong enough
to gain the support of that part of the
country Charles A. Towne. the populist
nominee for Vice President. is a fayorite
and an able and logical orator."
Congressman F. G. Newlands of Nevada.
a delegate to the Kansas City convention.
who is spending a few days here, says he
has not been officially advised that he Is
to second the nomination of William ].
Bryan. who will probably be named by
ex-senator White of California. In such
an event the honor of secondng the nomi
nation. said Mr. Newlands. will come fur
ther east than Nevada.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
but with the important distinction that he

but with the important distinction that he
uses his toes to hold the work, while his
fingers are busted with the sewing.
The interior of the native houses Is equal
ly opposed to European notions Of COM
fort. They are devoid Of all furniture un-
less one can dignity few rugs. cushions
and curtains by such a name. Even the
wealthiest bankers and merchants do with
out crockery. glass. tables and even plates.
knives and forks. while you might search
the entire wardrobe Of their large corps OF
retainers without coming across a single
hook. eye or button.
Native relaxatiens are not particularly
eleyating. The gambling element is pro-
vided for by the showers which OCCASION
ally visit even this parched land. The
usual practice Is to bet upon the probability
of some particular rain tank overfowing
by certain hour of the day. The drink
habit is responsible for much crime
The native drinker swallows an extract
of the hemp plant. which produces a spe-
cies OF mania in its devotees. While under
its influence the drinker will kill all and
sundry with whom he comes in contact
This is what is known as running amok."
The drinker is called "hashassin," that is,
one who drinks "hashin'' or Indian hemp,
hence our own word assassin
Evening star., 1900-06-28

postman on the following day. and when he
handed her Arthur's letter she opened 1t
scanned the first page and was about half
through the local color when she jumped
up and ran to her aunt, crying:
'Merciful goodness. what can this mean?
Three days ago Arthur wrote that the
housemaid was still laid up with her lame
ankle which I have tried in vain to get
him to tell me about. and that he was not
feeling well and the doctor had told him
today's letter he tells me that the house
maid has just fallen out of cherry tree.
spraining her ankle, and that he made him,
self Welsh rarebit night before last and
ate so much Of 1t that his liver Is all upset
Why on earth did the housemaid climb
cherry tree when she had a lame ankle
and what ever possessed Arthur to eat a
Welsh rarebit when the doctor had just
warned him about his Hver?'
Her aunt was trying to figure 1t out.
when Elizabeth Darlington happened to
think Of the telegram she had received the
day before.
This letter must have been written
about the time they were sent she said.
I'm going home. Something's wrong
Arthur's liver trouble has gone to his
head Ny poor darling has lost his reason.
He writes thing and then denies it by
telegraph. By starting tonight l can be
with him tomorrow forenoon. Oh. how
shall pass the weary hours j..
Miss wildreth broke down and made a
full confession when Mrs. Darlington
rushed. wild-eyed and pale. into her hus-
bands office. Then the two young women
sat together in the private room and wept.
IF / hadn't accidentally knocked over
the pile of letters he left to be mailed,
the stenographer sobbed. they would NOT
have been mixed up; there would have
been no reference to the spraining of the
housemaid's ankle before 1t happened and
his liver would not have troubled him until
after he ate the rarebit. How shall 1 ever
be able to explain 1t to him?"
You needn't try" Mrs. harrington an
swered. "Tn explain to him when he comes
out of the woods Dear old fellow! I'm so
glad he doesn't know anything about this.
He mightn't be having good time at all II