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The colored American., 1900-03-17

We had been led into error as The
New York Age was, by The New
York Times, in an article in which it
was stated that Mr.: Charles W. An.
derson, the silver tongued orator Of the
Empire State, was said to have gone
into the racing business It was pat
ural all arouRd that we should all fall
into this sane error beoause the names
of the parties in question are the same;
but our Charles w. Anderson, al
though an expert in bloodsd horses, ha.
not embarked in the treacherous bust
ness, but is satisfied to draw a nice
salary from the Treasury of the State
of New York as one Of the race track
inspectors.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

There is nothing more potential in
the life of a people than a towering
individuality. No where has this been
more emphasized as far as we are con.
cerned than ia the State of Texas.
The old prophet bswailed, Know ye
not that great man hath this day
fallen in Israeli This may be said
still of the deceased Norris Wright
Quincy, when we see the hopeless
effort being imads by other men in
Texas to fill his shoes in the develop
ment of infinite factions which divide
Republican Councils in that State.
We have great men in Texas, and
good, but so far none of them has
been able TO marshal the hosts under a
single banner, although the host that
stands for Republicsnism. for progress,
tor humanity, for right, for justice as
Norris Wright Cuney did.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

In the Senate few days ago
there was a very interesting de-
bate on the question of the power
of the President in "our new pos
sessions" as the administration at
Washington terms them. Senator
Plat, Rep. Conn., maintained
that the President WAS the su-
preme power in Porto Rico, Cuba
and the Philippines and the
American Congress had no right
to interfere with him. The Presi-
dent was sbsolute-a dictator, an
emperor the only restraint
on his action was international
law which applies only 20 far as
Cuban affairs affect other nstions.
The Pittsburg Post very correctly
remarks that according to such q
doubtful authority Is Senator
Plat "that as between Cubs and
the United States no power under
high heaven was equal TO the pow
or Of the man of Canton. He was
supreme-sll-powerful-s auto
crat of America and Cuba. He
could collect and disburse millions
at pleasure, which he is doing
Ohio getting a good share; he
could hold life and liberty subject
to his caprice or interests. which
he is doing. All property was at
his disposal. All grants, privi-
leges and franchises he may con.
fer on his favorite trusts. The
empire is here. No more is claim
ed for Nicholas in Russia, the
Sultan in Turkey on the Son of
Heaven In Chins."-States. !
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Bienvenu
who had gone to New Orleans for
the health of Mrs. Bienvenu, re-
turned homo Thursday evening.
The Duplain property, Corner
Bridge and Old Market streets,
which was sold at auction Thurs
day, was bought by Mr.. Ferdi-
naud Forte, for $3.50 cash. The
location of this property is a fine
business one.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05
A Very Remarkable Remedy.

A Very Remarkable Remedy.
1T is with good deal Of pleasure and
satisfaction that recommend Chamber.
lains Collie, Cholera and Disrrhoea Re.
medy," says Druggist A. W. Sawtelle. Of
Hartford. Conn. "A lady customer, see-
ing the remedy exposed for sale on my
show case, said to me: II really believe
that medicine saved nv life the past
summer while at the Shore and che be-
came 90 enthusiastic over its merits that
at once made up my mind to recon-
mend 1t In the future. Recently gen
tleman came into my store 90 overcome
with collie pains that be sank at once 70
the floor. Igave him dose Of this re-
medy which helped him. repeated the
dose and In fifteen minutes he left my
store smiling informing me that be felt
as we'll az ever" Sold BY T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
FOR any case Of Catarrh that cannot %
cured by Halls Catsrrh Cure.
F.J. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. u
We. the undersigned. have known f.
]. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lievs him perfectly honorable In all. bust
ness transaction, and financially able 70
carry ont any obligation made BY tne'r
firm.
West and Truax. wholesale Druggists
Toledo, O. Walding. Kinnsn and MAJ
vim, wholesale druggists. Toledo. o.
|. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
". acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system.
FL. Cheney q Co.. Props.. Toledo. {
Sold by druggists. price 76c.
RHalps FAMILY Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05
Excursion to New Orleans
Account Travellers Protective Associa.
ton Convention.

Tickets agents Of Southern Pacific Sun.
cot Route will sell excursion tickets To
New Orleans. May 2)th and 2lst, good to
return until May Goth. at unusual low
rates, account Travellers Protective A.
ISOLATION convention.
This is an opportunity to visit the
Crescent City under the most favorable
auspices. aud at time when New Or.
leans is at her best.
Call upon ticket agents for rates and
further Information, or address
L. j. PARKS.
G. p. and T. A.. Houston. Texas.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05
THE SALT MINE.

Wednesday, our editor WIG anu
little daughter Nita, joined the
newspaper people who were hold
ing the annual convention of the
Louisiana Press Association, and
one of the pleasures of that day,
was an excursion to the beautiful
Avery's Island, and visit to the
Salt Mine.
To most of the journalists this
visit proved a real treat. as few, it
any, had ever seen q salt mine,
and the sight that was presented
to them, when they reached the
bottom of the shaft, at a depth OF
Eve hundred and twenty seven
feet, was almost beyond descrip-
ton. The fear and emotion OF
that swift trip to the bottom,
the turnel of solid rock salt gilt
tering at the light OF the many
candles that lit the mine, was so
grand that the editors wondered
at the immensity of the volume OF
solid salt. when informed that the
borings were pushed . thousand
feet below, aud always through q
solid bet of salt, extending in an
erea of over fifteen miles.
After the newspaper people had
visited the mine and the works,
they were invited to take lunch at
the Avery Mansion, which is situa-
ted upon a hill eighty four feet
above the level Of the sea, which
makes this home, one OF the pref
test in Louisiana. At all times
the climate is moderate, and the
breeze from the gulf which is on.
ly four miles from this lovely
home, is always fresh and sgreea.
Die, aud makes the place exceed
ingly healthy.
The members of the Avery fam.
lily, every one of them, made it a
duty to entertain the editors,
which they did in elegant style
and in q most hospitable and plea.
SAINT manner.
Lunch and refreshments were
served under the large oaks in
front of the house upon the we'll
decorated grounds, which also
proved of the grsetest interest to
the editors, as they looked like 9
real tropical country. Ferns and
rare plants of immense sizes were
admired by the visitors, which
were planted all over the grounds
aud in full bloom and displaying
their beauty under the most fsvo.
rable conditions, even the pine sp.
pie. in maturity, was one of the
strange plants that the visitor had
to look upon.
The day spent on Avery's Is.
land with the Avery family is one
which the editors will never for.
GET
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

We believe that the ladies OF
the Church Square Improvement
Association should lose no time in
organizing another concert or
theatre. they should beat the iron
while it's hot, now is the time to
hurry the matter, and it should be
kept lively until enough funds are
raise to complete the Improvement
contemplated.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

Try the new remedy for costiveness.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Ia
blets. Every box guaranteed. Price %
cents. For sale by T. J. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

AAlHEN YOU are feeling tired ana
" out Of sorts you will hnd Hood
s6arsapanlla will do you wonderful
good. Be sure to GET HOODS.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

The Ladies of the Church
square improvement, association
have furnished us with the follow
ing, which shows the amounts re-
ceived on Easter Sunday:
Restaurant during the day $500
concert 1850
Entrance and reserved seats 43, 65
Subscription ETC., 17,85
Chickns sold 2,l0
Advertisement sold 1.50
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

Total receipts SI44,SU
The expenses will amount to
about s27, 90 ell bills are not yet
in, but the list will be published
as soon as all bills are paid.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05

~OOO NEWS comes from thoss
~ who take Hood's Sarsaparilla for
scrofula, dyspepsia and rheumatism.
Reports agree that HOODS CURES
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-05-05
For Sale
Furniture of Tertrou
Hotel.

For terms apply at Hotel
The Press., 1900-06-14
A Wonderful Geological Freak.

Among the many wonderful freaks in nature there can be none in the geo. logical line that can possibly excel that known as "The Giants Head" It stands, or, rather, reclines, against the face of the cliff at Point Pinos, in Monterey county, Cal, and all who have viewed the wonder declare 1t to be the most colossal as well as the most marvellous freak in natural sculp- ture in existence.
 All portions of the "head" except the back, which appears to be "blocked'' into the metamorphic rocks against which 1t seems to be so naturally re- clining, are as perfect as though fresh from the hands of some giant sculptor. The chin, mouth, nose, eyes and brow are all perfect, as is also the hair, which appears to be gracefully drawn back from the forehead.
 The ears are not so true to life" as the other features are, but even in this respect no stretch of the imagination is required in order to see tolerably perfect auricular appendages. The bold features, backward wave of the hair, massive forehead, mustache, fine ly chiseled nostrils and deep set eyes are all reproduced on natural yet gi gantic scale and with wonderful exact ness.
The Press., 1900-06-14
FORBES & WALLACE.gF lain, Vernon and Pynchon Streets. SPRINGFIELD
Sweet Reyenre2

She sat in car with little smile of satisfaction on her face, for she was we'll and tastefully dressed, and that means great deal to woman. As she moved up to make room for a new conner a man entered, and as he sat down he said to the comfortable one:
 "Why, Jane, this isn't your afternoon off! How did they come to let you out todayY
 The young woman grew very red in the face, for all the occupants of the car were looking and listening, and stammered out as she half rose and then fell back in her seat:
 "Now look here"-
 "How we'll you're dressed, too" con- tinued her tornentor. '"They must give you $2O month. Eh? Is your mistress about your size~
 "Now, do be quietp' cried the uncom- fortable one. "1f you think"- Diamonds, too," went on the miser- able man as he caught a flash from her waving fingers. GOT are they artif- cialT
 The tormented one sprang up, stop ped the car and made rapid exit, followed by the cause of the trouble, whose farewell remark to the inmates of the car was:
 "Well, we'll, but some people are too sensitive!"
 They were husband and wife, and this was his weird idea of taking his revenge for a curtain lecture.-Phila- delphia Times.
The Press., 1900-06-14
$1OO Reward &lOO.

The reader of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been unable to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the med- 1cal fraternity Catarrh being constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Ol the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength Dy building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietOrs have so much faith in it's curative powers that they oner One Hundred Dollars for any case that il fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address; F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
 sH-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best. 2-8
The Press., 1900-06-14

Tammany Is anxious to inject ''sweep- ing reform" cry into the national cam paign. At home in New York state, Tammany has to defend itself against its record for the highest tax-rate and for its Tammany ice trust. Reform should be- gin at home.
The Press., 1900-06-14

Reports show that over fifteen hundred lives have been saved through the use of One Minute Cough Cure. Most of these were cases of grippe, croup, asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and pneu- monia. It's early use prevents consump- tion. w. D. Heald
The Press., 1900-06-14
Heartless.

"Did that man ever write anything that attracted attention~
 "Oh, yes,' answered Miss Cayenne. Il know some people who have offices near him. He composes on type writer, and it is one of the noisiest ma chimes ever constructed. Anything he writes attracts the attention of the en- tire building"- Washington Star.
The Press., 1900-06-14

If not, drink Grain-O-made from pure grains A lady writes: "The first time made Grain-O did not lik 1t, but after using it for one week nothing would induce me to go back to conee." The children can drink it freely with great ben cit. Get package to-day from your grocer, follow the directions and you will have delic- ious and healthful table beverage for old and young 15c and 25c.
The Press., 1900-06-14

At the short session of congress there is every expectation that the shipping bill will be passed by large majority.
The Press., 1900-06-14

JeH-O, The New Dessert, pleases all the family Four havors :-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
The Press., 1900-06-14

The total amount of money in circula- tion has incl eased by 182 per cent. in the last thirty years, and the deposits in sav- ings banks by 327 per cent.
The Press., 1900-06-14

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia. Persons with indigestion are already half starved. They need plenty of wholesome food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat so the body can be nourish- ed while the worn out organs are being reconstructed. It is the only preparation known that will instantly relieve and completely cure all stomach troubles. Try it if you are suffering from indigestion. It will certainly do you good. W.D.Heald.
The Press., 1900-06-14

VOLCANIC ERUPTIoNs are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, also Old, Run- ming and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Eel ons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only % cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. ... 9
 Sold by A. c. Eaton. Druggist
The Press., 1900-06-14
Sold by A. 0. Eaton. Druggist.

Civilization and commerce always go together. It was so in Hawaii. It will be so in the Philippines and Porto Rico.
The Press., 1900-06-14

"The funniest thing l ever saw or heard" says Chauncey M. Depew in Success, twas the lecture of Artemus Ward then quite unknown, on Mor- mons, delivered at Albany. The audi ence was fashionable, conservative and proper to degree. Ward, discour- aged, finally stopped and said, after one of his best things, which had met with no response, There's a joke Suddenly, the fun of the whole enter tainment came like an avalanche. The audience began to litter, then to laugh, then to roar and at the end of 15 min- utes was positively in hysterical con- dition It was an illustration of the psychology of association and senti- ment, precisely the same as that which produces panics, when there are no commercial troubles and no financial difficulties"
The Press., 1900-06-14

CoLD STEEL OR DEATH.-'"There is but one small chance to save your life, and that is through an operation" was the awful prospect set before Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying to cure her of @ frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow jaun- dice. He didn't count on the marvellous power of Electric Bitters to cure Stomach and Liver troubles, but she heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoided surgeons knife, now weighs more and feels better than ever. It positively guaranteed to cure Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles, and never disappoints. Price 30 cents. 1
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
 Exports of agricultural products have increased 117 per cent in the last thirty
The Press., 1900-06-14
Zine and Grinding make
Does Coffee Agree With You ?

Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as
 long as lead and oil mixed by hand. 2tf
The Press., 1900-06-14
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ H. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Os Dealer in Pianos. P. O. Address, Mans field, Conn. See advertiSement.
The Press., 1900-06-14

Y H. REED, Attorney at Law, office O in Stanford National Bank Building, East Main-St.
The Press., 1900-06-14

UTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
 w Tailor, Room 1, Warren's Block, Stanford Springs, Conn. ...
The Press., 1900-06-14

A GENCY of Holland County Mutual h Fire Insurance Go. at J. W. CHANDELIERS offce at residence Westford- av. Stanerd Springs.
The Press., 1900-06-14

~ T. PRESTON, Counsellor at Os Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent, Wilmington, Conn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-29
MAY Is THE DATE.
Only One Republican State Con-
ventiOn and That in Topeka.

The Republican state central commit
tee has decided to hold one state con-
vention, and the date was fixed for May
49, The place chosen is Topeka
The one convention will nominate a
state ticket and select delegates to the
national convention.
Judge Francis c. Price, Of Ashland,
resigned as a member of the state COM
mittee for the Thirty-first district. w.
J. Fitzgerald has been selected for the
place The remaining members of the
committee. by districts. are as follows:
1. D. r. Anthony, Jr-, LeavenWorth.
2. A. J. White. Todd.
g. D. w. Mulvane. Topeka
A. Geo. D. Cook, Glenlick.
5. W. A. Morgan, Cottonwood Falls.
6. J. Frank Smith, Pleasanton.
T. John S. Gilmore. Fredonia.
g. Ferd J. Funk, Marion
9. ]. M. Simpson, Mcpherson.
10. Thos. T. Kelly. Paola.
II. Chas. Yoe. Independence.
II. w. w. Caldwell, Concordia-
Is. L. Scott, Howard.
Is. j. r. Burrow, Smith Center
16. J. S. Simmons, Dighton.
II. Frank Lockard, Norton.
Is. F. B. Jewett, Wichita
10. ]. c. Pollock, Winfield.
20. D. A Banta, Great Bend.
81. D. A. Valentine. Clay Center.
%. Cyrus Leland, Troy.
%. T. J. Healy, Ellis.
"a. Morton Albaugh, Kingman-
25. B. L. Slime, Rosedale.
80. E. w. Wellington. Ellsworth.
81. w. J. Fitzgerald, Dodge City,, to
be elected today.
32 Alfred Pratt. Syracuse.
SO. Geo. w. Watson. Kinsley.
"a. D. J. Hanna, Hill City.
So. j. B. Barnes, Alma.
SO. L. F. Randolph, Nortonville.
Executive committee-Morton AL
baugh. Cyrus Leland, D. w. Mulvane,
T. T. Kelly, J. S. Gilmore, Ferd J. Funk,
d. A. Valentine. D. ]. Hanna, E. W.
Wellington and j. M. Simpson.
Frank L. Brown, the secretary, is not
a member.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-29
ITS DADDY HERE.
Harry Frost, Father of Kansas Day
Club, Is in Topeka

Harry w. Frost, formerly editor of
the Topeka Lance" now manager of
the Monarch Brake Beam company of
Detroit, and the man who arranged the
first Kansas Day banquet and is di-
rectIy responsible for the annual event,
is in Topeka today. Mr.. Frost will be
a guest of honor at the Kansas Day
banquet tonight.
This is Mr. Frost's first visit to To-
peka in some time. When he left here
several years ago he took an editorial
position on the Railway Age. This he
resigned to become manager of the
Monarch company of Detroit.
A good story about Mr.. Frost, which
appears on THE Inspectors" page in
the last issue of the Railway Age, can
appropriately be told in connection with
Mr.. Frost's visit here today. Recently
several articles appeared in the Chi
cago papers announcing that the Balti-
more & Ohio road had decided to dis
charge all train employees weighing
over $50 pounds, and stating that other
roads would likely follow the example
of the B. & o. The reason given for
the unusual decision was the fact that
the officials had discovered that much
dead freight was being hauled contin-
uously in the form of surplus avoirdu-
pois of train employees. In connection
with the articles many humorous car
toons appeared, and the matter was
worked to such an extent that a posi-
tive denial was finally issued by the
management of the B. & o.
Frost was entirely responsible for the
report To use the words of the article
he is something more than an enthus-
last and considerably less than a luna
tie on the reduction of dead weight in
railway cars by the substitution of
metal for the old time wooden brake
beam, because he has a metal brake
beam to sell. One day not long ago
he was using his most convincing argu-
ments with the general manager of a
Chicago road when that official sudden
ly confronted him with the question:
IF l am to reduce the dead weight
on my trains by substituting your brake
beam. why not go a step farther and
fire all the heavy men in the train
service?'
This was an unexpected turn of affairs
but Mr.. Frost was not disturbed for
a moment. With the same fervor he
Immediately commenced to urge the
discharge of all train men weighing
over $50 pounds. The story got out,
and after passing through several
stages of exaggeration reached the Chi
cago papers, with the result that the
heavy men in the train service of many
Chicago roads spent their leisure mo-
ments for several days in gymnasiumz
and many of what should have been
their sleeping hours in anxiously spec
ulating on the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
[From the Chicago News.1
The grass widow is simply maid OK

[From the Chicago News.1
The grass widow is simply maid over.
When money is tight it causes a good
deal of sober thought.
Many a mans money Burns a hole in
some other mans pocket.
The hardest thing to forgive is an
act of undeserved kindness.
Good people attend church, but the
better class attend the races.
When a woman loses all interest in
fashions it is time to announce her
funeral
Many of the things that come to the
man who waits find him asleep and go
on again.
Boil down the conversation of some
people and you have nothing but con-
densed air.
One great trouble with liar is that
people won't believe him when he does
tell the truth.
The man who looks too long upon the
wine when it is red is getting ready to
use it for paint.
If it is true that brevity is the soul of
wit the man who is short ought to be
a very jolly individual.