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The colored American., 1900-02-10
HON. SHELBY M. CULLOM

The Old Commoner of the State of Illi-
nois "A Champion of Manhood Rights
and American citizenship
The state of Illinois has been fortu-
nate since her admission to the sister
hood of states in sending to the upper
branch of Congress her ablest and best
men to represent her in that august
body. There have been none since 1918
elected to the . nIted States 8 enate more
able, more honest, more eloquent, and
more devoted to the interests of that
great state than Hon. Shelby NJ. Cul-
lom. Starting in public life as a men,
ber of the state legislature a. early as
as. 1856, he prepared himself
thoroughly for the great work which
he was to follow In his noted career.
Since that time he has been knosn in
public life-one Of the most thorough
and careful legislators and states men
who has ever held position IN public
life. He came to Washington as Con
grtssman In 1864 1hsse wsre trying
The colored American., 1900-02-10
HON. SHELBY M. CULLOM.

years. That great internecine strife-the
War of the Rebellion was. just closing
and PIes esident Lincoln, the great war
president and the martyr OF the Ameri-
can Republic. was occupying the center
OF the stage. The southern confederacy
was dying. M re than four millions
a. .O0O, O00) OF black Americans were
emancipated. Young Cullom entered
upon the stage Of action at this historic
time. He played an important part in
all debates. Mr. Lincoln needed staunch
and true friends to carry out the policy
CT his administration, President Lin.
coin Was not mistaken in bis friend
ships. He made few mistakes in select
Ing his friends. He knew young CulIom
when he came to Springfield, a mere
youth, to study law. How we'll young
Cullom sustained the hands of the great
war president Is matter of history.
How much he resembled President
Lincoln is often commented upon, He
was in the lower house during the esrly
part Of the days of Reconstruction and
participated in the work that finally
brought peace ana prosperity to the
country. He believed then as now in
the freedom of all men, and no one at
that time advocated more eloquently
normore sincerely the rights o be grant.
ed to the slaves then emancipated. Not
single lota or scrap Of legislation for
the good Of the people has passed the
United States Senate since his entrance
into that great body in 1883 that doesn't
bear the consideration and the mark of
approval Of Senator Cullom's active
presence. He was the champion OF the
Interstate Commerce Bill that was be
ing urgently pushed by the people of
the country. At the time of the ag1-
tation OF this meas ure, it was regarded
by many ststesmen as ''thin Ice to walk
upon, but Senator Cnllom has an origi.
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The colored American., 1900-02-10

Washington has certainly ceased to
be village and should get beyond will
are notions. The advent of all. night
cars marks distinct step forward just
as the Introduction of electric propul-
sion did. The people who work at night
or attend late entertainments have
rights, just as sacred as those who wish
to 90 to bed with the chickens. Peo-
pie who need sleep will not be disturb
ed by a passing car.
The colored American., 1900-02-10
THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

When in 1916, inspired by Al
mighty God, Richard Allen laid firm
and deep the foundation of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, he per
formed priceless service for humanity,
the true value of which he did not
dream at the time. He builded more
wisely than he knew. Based upon the
eternal principles Of justice, equality
and religious liberty, and espousing
the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God
and the universal Brotherhood of
Man, that humble sanctuary establish
ed in the City of Philadelphia so long
ago, is today the grandest and most
successful organization controlled by
Negroes on the face of the globe. Year
by year it has grown in numbers. Step
by stepits influence has expanded Lit.
tie by little it hasincreased its financial
strength. In the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred, the A.M.E. Church
towers in monumental splendor over
all other religious denominations among
us, and its capacity for usefulness is be-
yond computation from purely ma
terial standpoint.
No point in our life as people is
free from the saving grace of this great
church. Her 100000 communicates
permeate every fiber of the races social
fabric, and their leavening force in the
Negro mass can be readily seen. This
immense clieItage demonstrates the
church's popularity. A potent evi-
dence of the soundness Of it's faith is its
ability to thus withstand the test of such
a general investigation.
$S,000,0O0 in church property tes.
titles that we have firm footing in the
soil, and have the power to affect real
estate values and land markets.
Fifteen institutions for higher learn.
ing, with countless tributaries of minor
value, buildings valued at $500, 900
engaging the energies Of 800 teachers
in the work of enlightening 1000
The colored American., 1900-02-10

The Philippines are to have a civil
government That's all right, Judge
Taft is a wholesoled, liberal minded
gentleman, and will make American
rule respected in the new possessions,
American sovereignty must be recog
nized, after which the question of per-
manent retention can be disposed as a
separate opposition. Much careful study
can be given this subject to immense
advantage by all Of our people.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Logical expansion is one thing, Inn
perialism is another. Expansion can
be defended if the demands of trade
and the establishment of better condi-
tions warrant the acquisition Of terrific.
ry.> Imperialism, suggestive Of tyran.
ny, wars OF conquest, thirst for land,
whether it is needed or not, robbery of
natives-all these things are offensive
to the American who believes in the
Bible and the Declaration Of Indepen
dence.
The colored American., 1900-02-10
Nothing succeeds like success.

"since The Colored American went
into booklet shape, when it is unfolded
and laid down by the Dallas Express
it looks like 30 cents" says Brother
Kings sometimes vitriolic sheet. Quail
ity and not quaint ty, is what the people
want, Nobody among our clientage is
afraid of anything that looks like a
book
The colored American., 1900-02-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Subscriptions may De sent by postof3c ce
money order, express or by registered letter.
All communications for publication should
be accompanied with the name of the writer
not necessarily tor publication, but as guar
antee of good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and In fact, all matters affecting the race
v Re will not pay for matter, however, unless
1t is ordered by us. ALI matter intended for
publication must reach this Office by WGdnes-
day Of each week to insure insertion in the
current issue
nAsAgents are wanted everywhere. Send
or Instructions,
The colored American., 1900-02-10

students at an expense of $4,000 per
annum, are an earnest of what is being
done by the A. M. E. Church for the
cause OF education.
The collection Of s1OS,OOO, "dollar
money" for the general fund during
the latest fiscal year, and disbursed
through the several channels, indicate
that the Negro is no longer cipher
in the financial and business world,
Never again will learned divine Of
another race assert from pulpit that
if the Negroes earthly possessions were
swallowed up in a cataclysm, there
wou' dn't be an extra pulse beat in
Wall street.
The intellectual standard of the
church, typifed in her nine Bishops,
takes rank with the most erudite bodies
Of ancient and modern Europe, with
centuries of culture and learning back
of them. The Bishops of this organi-
zation, studying them as a body or as
a idividuals, in general scholarship, the
illogical training, executive ability on
dignity of department. cannot be du-
plicated in any denomination in our
race, and it is given to few prelates of
the other race to parallel some Of these
ecclesiastical giants in special lines of
educational inquiry. Thus, ample proof
Is offered as t. the intellectual posi-
bilities Of the Negro, aud again does
this church come to the rescue of our
people, and t'iumphantly acquit US of
the serious charge of mental incompe
tency.
As a whole, the A. NJ. E. Church
stands for the spirit of unity, the ca,
pacity for organization and susceptible
ity to discipline CT the Negro race. Its
methods OF management are firm, hu.
kind Every impulse radiares from
common center and extends to the out
ermost gates of the church, and is
guided by prudence and lipened judg
ment. The interests of the few are not
permitted to be served at the sacrifice
of the many" "the greatest good to the
greatest number" being a tenet most
religiously lived up to. In every de-
partment of human actively, the A. M.
E Church offers an argument con-
ducive TO race pride. and vindicates by
unimpeachable testimony our capacity
for self'government and concentration
of moral and material forces for the bet
terment of civilization. Richard Aliens
seed hath yielded glorious fruit.
In America, in Britain, in Africa,
and in the islands of the sea, where
her banners proudly wave, may the
grand old African Methodist Episcopal
Church grow stronger, and even more
Jealous in saving mankind, through
the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!
The colored American., 1900-02-10
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10 1900.
OUR WEEKLY TEXT.

And, moreover, because the preacher
was wise, ne still taught the people
knowledge; yea,he gave good heed, ,and
sought out, and set in order many
Observation-Disclosures xII;9.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

1t is unfortunate that 50 may useful
men are obliged to accept petty offices
in order to make living, The world
needs the brains that are too often
Gagged up in musty department dens.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Colored men everywhere! Write to
your Congressman and urge him to
support Mr.. Whites bill. Get up mon
ster petitions, and make him feel the
force of public opinion,
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Governor Smith, of Maryland, has
cen worried into bed by the ofice'seek
ers. Are any of them OF the daker hue?
The colored American., 1900-02-10

We shall get around to our esteemed
Brother Benjamin after a while. He is
a pleasing atterthought, a wellspring
OF delight in our leisure moments, when
office hours are over.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Let a few more Kentucky episodes
happen, and somebody, in a fit Of ab'
sent'mindednes is apt to este b]ish a
precedent that will benefit the Negro,
The colored American., 1900-02-10

The political emba liners are at work
on the remains of j. Milton Turner.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Can the times produce another Sum-
ner, another Phillips, or a Garrison,
Stevens or Lovejoy? The Negro is
scanning the horizon for a Caucasian
champion. If he cometh, he shall be
hailed as prophet, and the race shall
exalt his name among men!
The colored American., 1900-02-10

A man who has ability, and really
wants to work, will not 60 idle very
long.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

In the matter of governors or capi.
tails out in Kentucky "you just pays
your money and takes your choice"
Satisfaction guaranteed to the most fas'
tidious or capricious taste.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Rev. A. P. Miller will preach q
special sermon at the Lincoln Memori-
al Service at the Lincoln Memorial
Church on Sunday morning.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Most individuals win fame by speech.
Consul Macrum acquires notoriety by
remaining silent.
The colored American., 1900-02-10

Success and friends are boon com.
panions.
The colored American., 1900-02-10
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TraneIIets GnfAs.
New York, New Haven and
 Hartford k. K.
November 4, 1900.


 1 FOR NEW YORK-*4:O5. *4;5o. x6:1o, x7:OO, S:0O, *S:10, S;3O, *o:S5, x1O:3O a. m, "12:10, 12:15, *1:3O (parlor car linn ited), "1:S5, 200, *2:3O, 800, a4:oo, *4:17, 4:30, "5;1o. 5.S5, G:3O, *T:1O, +S:10, S:l5 Bridgeport accommodation *9:10, 9;l5 p. m. Sundays--*4:05, #4:5O, x8:O0 a. m., "2:s0. X4:3O. *5:1O. x6:15, +7:1O. "S:lO, %S:90, "9:10 D. m. FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem RlVer-%1:05, *l1:50 p. m. (daily) 1 FOR BOSTON via Hartford and Will limantic-"10:OS a. m. FOR BOSTON via New London and Providence-%2:1O, "2:2O, *11S5 (parlor ear limited) a. m.. "12:o5, "2:47, '4:o5, "4;55, *6:55 p. m. Sundays-*2:1O. s2:2o a. m, *12:O5, "4:55 %6:55 D. m. FOR BOSTON via springfield-'1:1 x10:10, *11:05 q. m., *1:46. *552 D. m. Sundays-*1:10 a. m., *552 D. m.
 FOR MERIDEN, HARTFORD. SPRINGFIELD, etc.-'1:1O, $40 500, xlO:O9 (to Hartford) x1O:1O. "11:o5 a. m, | 120S, *1:45. 3:1O, 5:O0. "552. (6:15 to Hartford), 500, 1O:oo. 1115. (to Meriden) p. m. Sundays-1:10 a. m., 12:OS. s5: 52, 8;28 p. m.
 NEW LONDON DIVISION
 For New London, etc.-*2:10. 1920. 7:55' 1o:oS (to Guilfore), 11:O5, 11:35', (parlor car linited) a. ln., s12:05, 2.15, '"a:47, "4:O5, 4 55, 5:15. 6:15. (to Say orook Junc'ion), .6:5B, 11:20. (Gutrord acc) p. m. Sundays-"2:10. '2:20 a nl.. l2:o5, N2:47 '4;55, 6:55 p. m. AIR LINE DIVISION
 For Middlytown, Villimantic, etc. l.:45 a. 1n., 12:b5, *2;33, 6:05 p. m. Sum- days-7:15 D. .n Connecting at Middle town with the Valley branch and at Willimantic with Midland and Central civlslons and c. V. R. R.; at Turner ytlle with Colchester branch. NORTHAMPTON DIVISION
 Fer Shelburne Falls Turner's Falls, Williamsburg. Holyoke, New Hartford and intermediate stations-7:5O a. m. and 400 p. m. For Westfleld and in- termediate stations, 5:57 D. m.
 For Pennington. New Hartford and points this side-7:50 a. nl., 12:O4 400, 6:57 p. m
 BERKSHIRE DIVISION
 For Derby Junction, Derby, Ansonia, etc-6:16, FOO, 500, 9:33 a. m.. 12:oo noon, 1:1o 2:39, 3:57 4:4o. 5:3o. e:5o, 7:50, 10:00, 11:30 D. n sundays-8:10 a. m. S:30 p. m.
 For Waterbury-7:oo s:oo e:3s a. n.. lGoo, 2:3o, 5:So, 7:50, 11:3O p. m. Sun days-S:1O a. m.. e:15 m. (via Nauga- tuck Junction).
 For Winsted-7:oo e:ss a. m., 2:ss, o:ao, 7:6O p. m. Sundays-8:10 a. m, o;lo D. m. (via Naugatuck Junction). For shelton, Botsford, Newtown, Dan- oury, Pittsf1eld, State Line-9:33 a. m., S:57 D. m.
 For Albany Buffalo. Detroit, Cincn- natl, St Louis, Chicago and the West vla Brldgeport-6:10 a. m.; via State Llne-9:33 a. n., 3:57 D. m.
 For Litchfleld and points on Litchfleld branch (via Derby Junction), s:33 a. m, 3:57 D. m
 'Express Trains. xLocal Express
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD.
 General Passenger Agent.
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night fo be repeated in an hours if necessary), a prompt relief to all dis comforts will be secured. The action of the phenalgin is not only to relieve pain and distress, but to open up the excre- tory organs and correct the general perversion of secretions as indicated by the bad tase in the mouth, etc. In the morning, unless the bowls have suffic- iently moved, a teaspoonful or two of sulphate of soda may be given in a glass of hot water to flush them more thoroughly. It may be well to contin- ue the phenalgin in five-grain doses every three or four hours for several days, to be followed later by tonic composed as follows: Capsicum one grain, quinine two grains and strych- nine one one-fiftieth of a grain, in a pill or capsule three times a day.-Pop- ular Science Monthly.
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HERE COMES THE GRIP.
Influenza Season is Just Beglnnlhg-

Tnduenza Season is Just Beginning
 How to Cure It.
 This is the beginning of the season, ,yhicb will last for at least six months, when colds, catarrhal levers, inf1uenzas or grip will abound At this time when me has been feeling uniformly in a most excellent condition, there may suddenly appear feeling Of lassltude followed by a decided chill or chilliness, 8 sudden and rapid rise of temperature quick, tense pulse, moderately dry skin, great thirst, coated tongue, const1- pated bowles, an unpleasant taste in the mouth and general evidence of checked or perveted secretions.
 A not infrequent symptom will be a general aching in all muscles, joints and bones, suggesting the old fashioned "breakbone" fever. This group of symp- toms may be the explanation of only a cold,' as it is frequently expressed, or it may be the announcement Of a well defined attack of grip, which now is well known to everybody. It may be interesting to recall that the grip pr oldtime influenza" is due to spe- cifc poison, the bacillus of Pfeiffer, which, while it is asserted by some to be uninfluenced by soil, climate, sea- son or atmospheric changes, yet these conditions do materially affect the indi- iHidual as related to susceptibility.
 There is much yet to be learned re- garding the manner of development of these remarkable outbreaks of influ- enza. It has been definitely estab- 1ished that with this infection one at tack does not carry with it immunity against another, as in most other in factions, but rather invites or predis- poses to repeated attacks.
 Careful physicians who have studied this disease and allied conditions are uniformly of the opinion that it is one of the severest tests of the equipment of the individual, particularly one who hae to'Hh q forg' vaars of age, These so-called colds, catarrhal levers and in 1Iu44A1s are not Oniy in themselves often of serious import, but doubly so in that they put the individual nervous system below par, figuratively speak, ing. reduce the power of resistance, render the air passages sensitive and susceptible to other infections. In other words their victim is in a con- dition to yield readily to all forms of disease
 The all important thing, then, is for the invaded person to institute at once @ treatment favorable to prompt relief and cure. Fortunately synthetic chem istry has given us remedy in phenalgin, which can be absolutely re- lied upon. In adult doses of ten grains washed down by good hot toddy at
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-11-24

H. J. Wickham, Hartford $10624 .9S secured by stock ill Hartford Manila company, $3,125. c. Frank Boughton, New York, $5,000, secured by stock in Box company worth $4 900. Daniel Morrell, William L. Bacon, Mars $. Chapman and l.. B. Plimpton of Hartford, Elisha Morgan and Robert w. Day of Springfield and Jennie l.. Plimpton of Hartford, notes to Hart ford Manila company, $S,275.
 Yale National bank, New Haven, se- curities, 949 shares Folding Box com pany, $24,43O; notes given by same, $21,- 200
 Union Trust company, New Haven, 215 shares Folding Box company as se- curities, $15,190; notes given by same, $12,500.
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New Haven County bank, 200 shares Folding Box company, 92 shares Hart ford Manila company as security. $16,- 800; notes given, 1900.
 H. C. Warner &s Co.,, New Haven, 20 shares Folding Box company as securi- ty $1, 400; note, $10C0.
 Mechanics bank, New Haven, 100 shares Folding Box company security, $7000; note, $460O.
 First National bank, New Haven, 90 shares Hartford Manila company se- curity, $2,250; note on demand Septem- Der 2, 1899, interest from July 1, 19OO $9,000.
 Total securities, S66,570; total notes $66. 300.
 Unsecured Claims.
 Philando Armstrong, loan cash June l, 1898, interest at 6 per cent, s13,5334S.
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NEW HAVEN COMMANDERY.
Annual Reception to the Grand Emi
 nerit Commander Last Night.

Annual Reception to the Grand Emi-
 nett Commander Last Night.
 New Haven commandery, Knights Templar, held notable meeting last night, the occasion being the annual visit of the eminent grand commander, Edward s. Davis of Middletown, and his staff. Accompanying him were Dep uty Grand Commander A. S. Comstock of Nrwalk, Eminent Generalissmo A. E. Fuller of Danbury, Grand Prelate Full Ter of Willimantic, Grand Recorder Eli c. Birdsey of Meriden, Grand Sword Bearer F. E. Stoddard of New Haven, Past Grand Commander Hugh Stirling of Bridgeport.
 About 150 Sir Knights in uniform were present. The grand commander was received in regular form under an arch of steel and escorted by the six past eminent commanders of New Haven commandery. A double quartette sang, consisting of Wallace s. Moyle, F. F.. Post, John c. Crabb, F. w. Brown, E. A. Ender, Dr. w. l.. Bradley, Carleton E. Hoadley and W. s, Garde.
 The Order of the Temple was confer red upon A. B. Halloway, former dis trict manager of Bradstreet's New Ha- ven agency. Ten Sir Knights received the degree of the Order of Malta. They were Richard G. Davis, Benjamin Ar thur Cheney, James J. Lyons, Charles H. Fowler, George A. Booth, Frederick Moves Sperry, Daniel Treloar, Samuel Fuller Punderson, Henry G. Johnson, Edward B. Halloway.
 After the meeting banquet was served.
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STARlN'S New Haven Transportation =.

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY.
 Steamer JOHN II. STARIN, Captain Mo. Pier, foot of Brown street, at 1O:15 n m Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steamer ERAsTUs GoRNING, Captain Thompson. Moondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. The North River. at 9 p. m. Mondays, Wednes:: dnys and Fridays; the ERASTUS CORNING Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fars rooms, $1.0O Tickets and staterooms for sale at J R. Judson,s, S67 Chapel street. Peck & Bisb. the derot on arrival of Hartford fralr and from corner of Chapel and Church streets every every half hour: hour: commencing at s:so D. m. Through freight rates given and bilfs nj west. C. H. FISHTR 1orx
 Order your freight via Etarin Line,
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THE BENTON FAILURE.

Detailed List of Creditors and Amounts
 Owing Them.
 The detailed list of creditors in the Frederick Benton bankruptcy case and the amounts owing them, together with statements regarding those secured and unsecured, follows:
 Secured Claims Philando Armstrong, New Haven, $95,8 ,875. secured by notes of National Folding Box company stock, value $24, 800
 William H. Van Allen, New York, S5,- 900. secured by National Folding Box stock and notes, value $4,900. c. H. Wickham Hartford, Conn, SS,- 755, secured by stock, $2,575 in Hartford Manila company.
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VeiIs IOcts a Yard.

While in Neckwear dept we'll create Saturday interest in Wells 100. Can't go into Veil detail, it's so'unsatistactory, but the lot includes pretty loct, 25ct and 35ct Wells all kinds of meshes and dots. all put in on saturday ONLY,
 tcr-IOcts Yard
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Warm Knit Jackets,

For Gole or to be worn under capes and outside jackets. Awful ly comfortable and pretty, finished with strong crocheted edge-08cts Others, for -SI.6 Of Shetland Wool, new kind of Knit Jacket. Ends at the waist and is drawn close at waist and neck with ribbons. Charming,
 -$I.38 SAME WITH SLEEVES, -$l 0o WOMEN'S WOOL HIGGINS --39cts Up CHILDREN'S WOOL HIGGINS,
 from-25cts Up
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Gloves.
At49cts a pair;

It's a complete assortment, all colors, black and white, and all sig es. Some of them are slightly imperfect and those are the best Gloves in the lot, they're high grade gloves.
 To make the complete assort- ment though we've put in for Sat- urday only, our "Myrode", our reg ular 79ct Gloves. You know how good they are too.
 All-49cts Pair
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Philando Armstrong, note July 1. 1891 interest from January 1, 1S96 at 6 per cent, loan cash, $20,000
 Hearing on the estate will be held before Referee Newton in this city a week from next Monday.
 The amount of liabilities stated is $190,29773; assets $171, ,473.45.
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At--79cts q Pair;

This $l Cove is put down for Saturday only to fill up the gap left vacant by the above item, SC that gives you two big Glove bar gains in one day., All co.ors and black and white.
 Dents Heavy Ringwood Gloves for the game, Women's in fancy colors and black and white,
 -5Octs Pair