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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

disputes on this continent, to the effect
that we should consider sny attempt on
their part to extend their system to any
portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to
our peace and safety" and again that tho
American continents, by the free and in
dependent condition which they have as
sumcd and maintained, are henceforth not
not to be considered as subjects for future
colonization by any European power
The declaration was contained in the
message which President Monroe sub
mitted to Congress In December, whereas
on October Ath of the same year Thomas
jefferson had written that 1--WE should
never suffer Europe to intermeddle with
Cis-Atlantic affairs" Moreover this senti-
ment was in accordance with views ex-
pressed in one Of Jefferson's messages to
Congress while President of the United
States more than dozen years previous to
Monroe's doctrine, therefore, we would be
compelled to go back to Jefferson. If not
to the time Of Washingtons administra-
ton.
In this connection 1t may be profitable to
consider what the policy originally meant
On this point Prof. Hart says:
Originally it was not against colonies in
American territory; twas not land-grab-
bling scheme rather the opposite. 1t had
nothing to do with the lsthmus Canal; 1t
did not treat of the supremacy of the Unit
ed states In America. but recommended
the rights of others. The Monroe doc
trine was originally to assure the new
American States that the United States
meant them we'll and would not allow n
third party to interfere with them. 1t was
an advocate of peace. harmony and con-
cord. 1t assorted that the United States
could say what was right or wrong in
America and that we have that right hero
because we do not assume II in Europen
countries 1t declares that the United
States could protect It's own interests and
national rights"
So far as the first sentence regarding col
onies is concerned Prof Hart would seem
to be wide off the mark The declaration
expressly stated that American continents
were mot to be considered as subjects for
future colonization by any European pow
err" and the tenor Of Jeffersons utter
ances on the subject would preclude Eu-
ropean colonization Indeed Prof. Hart
comedies as much when he says that the
Monroe doctrine was originally ito assure
the new American States that the United
States would not allow third party to
interfere with them" for colonization by
a foreign power on the territory of any
one of those States would be serious
interference. The Monroe doctrine was
plainly intended not only to prevent tu-
ropean interference on the American con-
tinents, but also to prevent European
powers from obtaining any excuse for
such interference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

The third death from yellow fever, TO-
sulting from an infected mosquito, is re-
ported from Havana. Tho victim was a
Miss Clara Mas of New jersey and she
Was III less than week. OF tn six per-
fons bitten by mosquitoes recently in the
course of the yellow fever commissions
experiments, three have died and the 9TH
Or three are suffering from light attacks
Df the disease. The experiments were
made by the board, the theory having
been propoundod that the virulence of a
case depends upon the number Of mos
quitoes biting person. This theory
however, docs not appear to be borne out
by the results Of the experiment ana the
reward of 500 which is given to each per-
son allowing himself or herself to bee Bit
ten Is not likely to be eagerly sought
hereafter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29
A WESTERN OBITUARY..
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counter With the Death Angel

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

New Hampshires third annual Old
Home Week has just come to an end and
the papers of the Granite State speak of
it as having been an unqualified success.
The underlying idea OF the week and the
spirit fer which it stands seem to grow
in popularity each year. 1t will be the
samo in Vermont. Those who returned
for the first celebration this year had such
a good time that they will want to come
again. Moreover they will tell others who
will come next year for the first time. 1t
Will not be many years before the people
and towns in vermont who failed to OBJ
serve the week this year viii be awaken
cd from their lcthargy and will enter into
tho spirit Of the celebration as heartily as
do our ncighbors across the Connect
cut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED fs47.
Deposits June 3o,t9o1, S7,ooo,142
surplus 35O,01O.90
Total Assets S8,25O,723.ot
TRuSTENS

CHAS p. SMITH. HENRY GREENE
j. l.. BARSTOW, A. G. PIERCE.
WILLARD CRANE, HENRY WELLS,
f. W WARD.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts made during the first four business
Gays OF the month draw interest from the
nrst IL made afterwards interest will
commence the first of the following month
interest Will be credited to depositors
january ] and July /. compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders in this
Dahk. All earnings, less expenses, belong
10 depositors. The rate Of interest de-
pchds upon the earnings but the Legisla-
lure at It's last session passed a law fixing
the rate that any savings pank in the
State can pay at not to exceed three and
one nait per cent. per snnun1. until its
surplus reaches ten per cent. of It's deposits
"hen special dividend is provided FOR.
All taxes in this State are paid by the
bank on deposits of $500 or less. Depos.
Its are received in sums from 81 to Sg.COc
ana no interest Will he paid on any sum in
eAcess OF this amount, except on deposits
by widows, orphans, administrators. exc
cutors, guardians. charitable or rcli-
tious institutions or on trust funds de-
Tested by order of the court.
no money loaned to any officer or trus-
tee of the bank
CHARLES p. SMITH, President.
FREDERICK w. WARD, Treas.
f.. s. 1SHAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29
GHOST TALK.

O'Callahan-As OF was passin' the cmi-
terry last 1oight, ghost appeared and
halted mel
oHoolahan dntcrestedly)-Pha did it
sFy!
OCallahan-Arrah, how should Oi know?
Oim not acquainted With tho dead Ian
guagesl q.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

For the first time in the history of Ala
bama, a grand jury has indicted white
men for lynching "a negro. To indict, how
ever, is one thing. To secure conviction
IN such a case. in any Southern state is
quite another.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29
WANTED.

When you want anything advertise IN
the new special columno of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
1T will pay you to read about. See page
seven. This paper has more than 2''VVo
readers every week, and one cent word
will rench them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

The Sultan pays when he finds that he
must or get into serious trouble; but his
affection for the Christian nations that
make him open his purse does not in
crease. a recent edict CT his forbIds Turk
Ash families TO employ Christian cover
nesscs. as many of the wealthy Turks
have been doing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

Tho impression seems to be gaining, par
ticularly among landsmen. that Sir
Thomas Upton Will succeed in iitins
the cup this year This feeling is partly
due to the uncertainty as to whether the
Constitution or the Columbia is the bet
tor boat and to the fear that the wrong
one may he chosen for tho contest. Many
believe. too that so good a sportsman as
Upton ought to win some time. If this
year is that time the disappearance of the
cup will he viewed with comparative
oquanimity by thousands Of loyal Ameri-
cans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

Not so very long ago one Francis
Schlatter was posing in Kansas as 'D'-
vine healer" and thousands Of men and
women thronged around him to be healed
of their diseases by the laying on OF his
hands. Like many other fakes the
Schlatter fake had its day. Schlatter left
the West, for New York city. and on Sat
urday he was committed to the workhouse
for three months by Magistrate Zeller in
the Harlem police court, for having been
drunk and disorderly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

service before him. He will have well
come upon his coming visit to our State,
which will show him in what high honor
he is held by the people of the Green
Mountain State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

1t is stated that recent examination of
the prisoners in the Chicago jails showed
that one in every five was victim Of NOR
phine. cocaine or some other drug.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

The Sultan of Turkey must realize that
h. is losing his cunning now that lie IS
being compelled to pay his debts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

The Clc1elanS, o., Leader says that
Charles NJ. Hays, the retiring president OF
the Southern Pacific. formerly Of the
Grand Trunk, is to be taken by !. r.
Morgan & Co. as the railroad expert of
that house preparatory to making him
PRESIDENT of some Of the railroad comoin-
ations which Mr.. Morgan has effected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

In these days of combination in all kinds
Of business Burlington is not to he left
behind as the contemplated milk trust at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

The Shah Of Persia Is reported to lave
a personal fortune Of S25.oo000 or i30.l o.
COO, most OF which IS represented in did
mOnds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

a cemetery for dogs has now been es-
tablished in Washington, -. G.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-29

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, AUG. %.
The colored American., 1901-03-09
The Dallas Negro Cotton Mill.

The Commercial Club, composed of
the leading business white mes of Dal-
las, Tex, has created fund of $50 600
to establish a cotton factory for the
employment Of coloTed hands. They
have already secured the building and
placed $40, 900 worth of bonds on the
market which are being purchased by
colOred men. The board of directors is
composed Of the best business men in
Dallas, and, 1t is decided that all en-
ployes shall be Negroes. There are
ten thousand Negroes in Dallas from
which the factory hands will be Sc
Iected. This is truly the best way to
solve the Negro problem. The money
invested will be safe because the busi-
ness will be profitable, and the en-
ployment 1t will give coloIed people
Will rebound in many ways to their
elevation as class. Can we find q few
other white men who will help Us in
the same Way?-St. Louis (Mo.) Ad-
vance.
The colored American., 1901-03-09
The Failure of Non-PartiSanShip.

"The first principle advocated by a
majority of those who seek to improve
city government is that 1t be non-psrti-
san," says Bird S. Coler in Everybody's
Magazine. 1.-THE principle is a good
one, but 1t is not absolutely essential,
and in practice rarely results in perms-
nent benefit to city or the -parti-
san element, because such administrs-
tions, having no cohesive responsible
ty, d1sintesrate Into minor factions and
never secure secure second term. A
great majority OF the American voters
have been trained in the school OF
practical and partisan politics, and it
will be years before they can entirely
disassOciate any form or part OF govern
ment from partisansh1p. It will be a
shorter aud easier task to improve the
standard Of politics in cities than to
Danish parties from municipal affairs
There is an appearance OF direct re-
spOnsib1lIty in government by parties
which seems to appeal to the spirit of
democracy in America. and that spirit
is quite as strong in urban as 1t is ID
rural communities"
The colored American., 1901-03-09

pleasant entertainer. In the past twelve
years there have been but few Press
Conventions which he has not attend
ed and at which he did not shine.
The American Herald, q new cardi
date for journalistic honors in the City
Of BTotherIy Love, has the following
TO say Of Mr.. PerTy's election to the
City Council:
1.-The American Herald" offers hear.
y congratulations to Hon. G.. J. Perry.
editor Of the Philadelphia Tribune, up
on his re election for the fourth time as
Common Councilman from the 7 ward,
Such deserved recognition Is but an ev.
idence Of the ability and worth of the
man.
MIR. Perry has proven his ability as q
representative of the race and q sue
cessful newspaper man, and enjoys the
distinction, ss publisher of the old
est secular paper published in the inter.
est Of the race in this State, which ex.
tends over period of II years.
We offer congratulations also to Mr,
Howard Johnson, who was reelected
for second term to Common Council
from the 7th ward.
The colored American., 1901-03-09
A Russians View of the American Negro.

lone thing that cannot understand
he said, running his hands through his
hair. sis the manner in which the
American people regard the Negro. In
my country, we had slavery long be-
fore 1t was introduced into the United
States, but with its abolition all feeling
OF caste vanished and today the sons of
former serfs are eligible, If they are
fitted, to the positions of highest trust
in the nation. And we are not regards
ed SIS a republic, either.
"Then, again, the colored man is
really superior to the white man in one
way. He is born musician. l have
found that music is nearly always the
expression Of the highest iatellectusll-
ty, and the Negro is really one Of the
first musicians in the world. His ear Is
true and his songs are beautiful, az
pesIing to the senses as perhaps but
few compositions OF the other races do.
His songs are not savage or barbaric,
but some Of them are really grand in
their copception."-O -Ossif Gabrielow-
itscb, the Russian pianist in Chicago
Chronicle.
The colored American., 1901-03-09
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being recalled again, he sang the ever
popular Laughing Song" to the de-
light OF the audience. Miss Adams,
who has superb soprano voice, of
which she has perfect command, gave
" A Dream OF Paradise" and was re
Warded with two recalls to which the
cultlva- ed singer graciously responded.
Mr.. Goodrich, a fine tenor, gave a de-
llghtful rendering of "A Heavenly
Song,' for which he was deservedly
encored. The audience were quite cap
tlvated with the opening piece, and
every succeeding Item evoked their ad-
m1rlng plaudits. Mr.. Loudin intimsted
that an entirely new program would be
submitted at the concert to. night.
The colored American., 1901-03-09

The Colored American doffs it hat
TO Editor e. J. Perry of The PhiladeI-
phia Tribune. Editor Perry is one of
the bright stars IN the galaxy of race
J journalism, and is best known by the
size Of the diamonds he wears, as well
as the number of them. He is an orator
OF ability, most genial friend, and q
The colored American., 1901-03-09
FOR SALE

Nos. 80 and 81 Patterson street
near n. 7. avenue, and N. Capitol
street, 6 rooms and bath, brown stone
fiaishings; price each $21OO
Nos. z and 9 Hanover Place two
two-story and cellar fancy brick houses
nearly new; nice tenants, price s3,25O
1926 and 1884 Cleveland avenue,
6 rooms and 3 rooms and bath price
each 1880
Some of the above houses can be
exchanged.
The colored American., 1901-03-09
He's EnterpriSing.

Mr.. 81. r. Cayton, editor of the sest-
tie (Wash.) Republican shows more
enterprise in reproducing news items
from The Cclored American, without
giving this paper credit for it, than he
did when his father-in-laW, the late
Senator ReveIs died.
The colored American., 1901-03-09

EatonvilIe, Fla, is a town made eup en-
tirely Of colored people. Its population
numbers 1900 and its banks and all bus
mess establishments are conducted by
colOred people; in fact there is not 8
white person in the town.
The colored American., 1901-03-09

deed, in almost every part Of the civil
lied world. the Fisk Jubilee Singers
alN ays receive a warm welcome, and
the exec ptiOnally cordial greeting Civ
en- to- them last night in the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall must
have been very gratifying to Mr.. Loud
in and the members Of his band. The
first company of singers was formed
about thirty years ago. They set out to
raise by their singing the, to them, fab
uIous sum of$2O, OO0 for the benefit Ofthe
Fisk University, ''the Impoverished and
unknown school in which they were
students " Being emanCipst3d slaves.
the great outside world was unfamil
lar to them, and their efforts for many
years were entirely confined to their
own country. Their gifts OF song were
however, too splendid to be limited by
the boundaries Of any one country,
and their fame spreading to England,
they were invited to London. Three
months were spent ia the Metropolis,
was far beyond the dreams Of the pre-
moters. Ia less than three years from
their starting out they returned to their
own country, bearing with them
as the fruits Of their ministry Of song
the magnificent sum Of nearly 500,
600.
Their success, in the words of one
who has chrOnlcled their achievements
was as remarkable as their mission was
unique. Their later history dates from
1899, when the company reorganized.
In that year Mr. Loudin assumed the
dictatorship, and under his able and
experienced guidance their cars er has
been one Of ever-incTeasing prosperity.
They shave travelled over the known
world, and have had the privilege of
singing before our late beloved Queen.
and almost every crowned head IN Eu
rope. Indeed it is not 10 much to say |
that all nationaIities have felt ard &C.
knowIedged the spell of their power. |
The personnel of the company has, of |
course, changed, but the high standard |
OF inert has been maintained, and in |
this fact is to be found one Of THEN |
unysrying success. In the carrying
out OF the program provided for last
evening, the band, which now numbers
ten voices, fully maintained their high
reputation. From beginning TO end the
performance was rare musical treat.
The singing ofthose weIl-knOWn vocal
lists is unique in that, While it pleases
the most trained ear by it's chasteness
and purity OF expression, 1t impresses
the heart and touches the tenderest
chords ofhumaR + cling. ''The Sinner
Man, "I'm Going to Join the Great
Association" "Nobody Knows the
Trouble I've Seer" Peter, go Ring
those Bells, - ''The Angels Waiting at
the Door," and "rhere's Love Feast
Bye and Bye, were amongst the pieces
sung with great sweetness and express
sion by the entire company. The pei
feet BILE ding of the voices was striking
lv effective and impressive. "Who aIe
these in bright array" hymn sung by
the choir at the memorial service for |
the Queen in Edinburg. was also sung |
nv the full strength of tie choir, and |
it's beautiful and sympathetic render
,ooc5o O deem in1O1pS=iOu Mr.
The colored American., 1901-03-09
DIAMOND JOURNALIST.

Editor c. j. Perry of The Tribune, the
Races Only Representative in. the City
Council of Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1901-02-02
SUBSIDY BILL IS
 KEPT TO THE FRONT Senate Session Will Begin at II
 a. m. Today A SPIRITED DISCUSSION MT. Clay Proposes Amendment to Link the Nicaragua Canal Bill With the Subsidy Bill-House Passes
 ~ the Omnibus Bill.
SPIRITED DISCUSSION

Washington, February 1.-The shipping bill was kept steadily at the front in the Senate today and in order to further eA- pedite its passage motion was agreed to for session beginning at Il a. m. tomor- row. Senators Rawlins of Utah and Berry of Arkansas occupied most of the time to- day in speeches of vigorous opposition. A spirited discussion was precipitated by an amendment offered by MT Gray of Geor- gia, proposing to link the Nicaragua canal bill with the shipping bill. The proposition was strongly opposed by MT. Frye and Mir. Chandler as calculated to embarrass and delay the shipping bill MT. Frye appealed to the Senators to permit the majority, after fair debate, to assume it's responsi- biIfty majority, of passing the ship ping bill Messrs. Jones of Arkansas and Teller of Colorado took a hand in the dis cussion. insisting that there should be no limitation of debate. MT. Morgan of Ala bsma, in charge of the Nicaragua canal bill expressed disapproval of the plan for linking the canal measure with the ship ping bill.
The age-herald., 1901-02-02
ORATORS DAY IN
 THE LOWER HOUSE Warm Discussion of Teachers
 Examination Law SEVERAL SPICY SPEECHES Pettus of Limestone Introduces Resolu- ton Inviting David B. Hill to Ad- dress the Alabama Legislature.
 Senate Spent Busy Lay.
SEVERAL SPICY SPEECHES

Age-Herald Bureau, Clancy Hotel, Mont gomery, February 1.-(Special.) l.)-This may well have been termed orators day in the lower House of the General Assembly of Alabama Considerable time was consumed in the discussion of different measures, the most notable of which were the bill amend ing the school examination law, the removal of the Russell County court house and ere ating a stock law district in St. Clair Coun- ty. The debates on the last-named bills grew quite heated, and some of the spiciest talks of the session were made by Messrs. Henry of Russell, Henly of Escambia, lief lin of Randolph, Brandon of Tuscaloosa, Clair.
 The Senate spent a busy day with the con- sideration of local bills. Several important bills were introduced into that body.