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The colored American., 1901-10-19

An effort is being made by the silly
white element Of Georgia to splace
Col. j. Il, Deveaux, who has made an
envlable record as collector of customs
at Savannah. We hope Col. Deveaux
will not be disturbed. He is factor
IT no mean proportions IN the political
equation of the country
The colored American., 1901-10-19

Editor Sunni ersett, of the Red
Bank, n. j., Mail and Express, and
one W. Frank Patterson, of West As
bury Park, are conducting a long'dis'
tance jawing match, which is not edify
ing to peop'e who buy paper because
they think it ought to contain news of
and of general interest
Forget it, Brother Summersett
The colored American., 1901-10-19

The New York Age hints that
Booker I. Washington may succeed
the Hon. James Wilson as Secretary
of Agriculture. Why not? No appoint.
ment could be made that would bring
TO that exac lug office a higher degree
OF fitness, nor inspire more confidence
in the reliability Of the Department of
Agriculture. The press Of the country,
white and black, would tavor MIR
Wash ngt)n, should 1t be understood
that Mr. Wilson wishes to retire, and
that Mr.. Washington could be pre-.
vailed upon to accept.
The colored American., 1901-10-19

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All co conmunications fer publication should
be scSo npanied with the name OF the writer
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ante Of good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and in fact, all matters anecting the race,
We will not pay for matter, however, unless
It is ordered by as. All matter intended for
publication must reach this ONCE by W Wednes-
day OF each week to insure insertion in the
current issue
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or instructions,
The colored American., 1901-10-19
A letter from London, addressed

a letter from LOndOD, addressed
Mr.. Booker T. Washington,
United States of America"
was safely delivered to the right party
short time ago There is nothing
like being explicit when mailing a
letter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
BRIEF NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Seven deaths from heat were reported
at Chicago on the 18th.
The Philippine commission has
passed an act creating IA judicial cir
cults.
1t is reported that there are more
firemen in the U. s. than there are
soldiers.
Several persons were Frustrated
from the heat in Chicago on the 18th,
two of whom may die.
Robert Williams Buchanan, novelist
and poet, aged 60, died at his home in
London, Eng, on the 9th.
Omaha courts uphold the Nebraska
law prohibiting factories from work
ing female employees for more than 60
hours per week.
A baby was killed and several peo-
pie were badly injured by a tornado
near Lester, Ia, on the 18th. Many
buildings were destroyed.
A terrific electrical storm accom-
panied by high wind and heavy rain
passed over Pittsburg, Pa, on the
evening of the 18th, doing much da m
age to property and causing the loss of
at least one life.
The third trial of DIR. Samuel J. Ken
nedy, of New York, for the murder of
dolly" REYNOLDS, resulted in the jury
being unable to agree on verdict af-
ter taking five ballots. The Judge at
once discharged the jury from further
service and remanded the prisoner to
the tombs.
The battleship Oregon arrived at
San Francisco late on the 18th from
the Orient. Preparations had been
made to make the homecoming of the
famous vessel memorable one, but
they were anticipated by the arrival OF
the vessel "a hours earlier than she
was expected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
JOUR- TRADE WITH PORTO RICO
Gov. Allen is Giving the Free
Trade Problem Consideration.
REVENUES WILL BE SUFFICIENT
For the Islands Maintenance without the
Customs Duties on Trade Between the
u. S. and Porto Rico Says Treasurer
Hollander-AlIen Yet Undecided.
Porto Rican Free Trade.

Since Gov. Allen returned 10 Porto
Rico he has given the free trade prob
lem earnest consideration. Treasurer
Hollander has presented him with re-
port showing in detail the workings
of his new revenue act. He shows that
when the law shall have gone into full
force July the island revenues will
be sufficient for the islands mainten-
ance without the customs duties on
trade between Porto Rico and the u. s.
The governor shows some hesitancy
in acting as he is undecided when it
will be proper to call the legislature
in extraordinary session for the pur-
pose of declaring that the island has
in operation adequate system for col
Letting revenues, as it has the power
to do under the Foraker organic act
Then, TO make free trade reality, for
the act TO remain, will be for the Pres
ident to proclaim.
Were it known now that free trade
would be declared on given date, the
island sugar still unshipped would be
cornered by spectators TO the detri-
ment of the planters This Gov. Allen
wishes TO avoid. 1t is safe TO say that
the legislature will be called to meet
( in extra session as soon after July as
practicable Porto Ricans have been
clamoring for free trade since the be
! ginning, and nothing, unless it be
American citizenship, would please
them more.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
MINOR MICHIGAN MATTERS.

The berry yield in the vicinity of
Watervleit Will be very light this sea-
son.
Ground has been broken at Boyne
Falls for the largest tannery in the
world
The Orion Telephone company, with
$4,000 capital, was recently organized
at Orion
A vein of coal three feet thick has
been struck in Homer township, near
Midland.
Muskegon bootblacks have formed a
union and advanced the price of shines
to 10 cents.
A teachers institute will be held at
Inlay City this summer from July Is
to August II.
The Orion Resort association at Lake
Orion has let the contract for water
works system.
Inlay City will have an old-time
Fourth of July celebration, with all
sorts of games and sports.
Before snow flies Croswell will have
another hotel, the contract for its con-
struction having been let
Constantine is trying TO land a fur
niture factory which will give employ
ment to some 25 or 30 men.
The 3lst annual meeting Of the pio-
neers of Van Buren, county was held
at South Haven, on the 18th.
summer normal school for Ne
waygo and Oceana counties will be
held at Hesperia this summer.
Jud w. King, of Belding, is the
owner OF calf with two bodies, two
heads, seven legs and eight feet.
The Maccabees of Charlotte dedi-
Gated their new temple on the 18th.
About 6, 900 visitors were present
The village tax OF Lake Odessa raised
this year will be $500 less than last
year. A big celebration will be held on
July 4.
The 33d annual convention of the
Arbeiter Bund opened at Port Huron
on the 18th, with 400 delegates in at
! tendance.
At special election held in 0ceana
county on the 10th the proposition to
raise $4,000 for new jail was de
feated by 800 votes.
The Northern Michigan Band asso
citation will hold their reunion in West
Branch, Sept 35. 1t is expected Il
bands will be in attendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Rem. DovIe.s Death Accidental.

The investigation of the coroner's
fury into the death of Rep. Doyle, who
died of cartolic acid poisoning at Lam
sing recently, developed an interesting
bit of testimony which has not hereto
fore been recorded. The verdict of the
jury was that death was due TO acct
dental poisoning by carbolic acid with
no criminal intent on the part of any
one 1t was brought out at the in
quest that the whisky Doyle partoolI
while at Miss Manders room, was fur
nished by the latter's landlady, Mrs.
f. II. Piper, who swore that she let
Miss Manders have the whisky at a
time when the latter was ailing. Dur
ing the investigation it was learned
that Miss Manders had won the affec-
tions of at least three members of the
legislature, which would indicate that
statesmen had been her long suit She
was released from custody.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
TRANSvAAL WAR ITEMS.

Lord Kitchener reports to the war
Office. under date of Pretoria, June IL,
as follows: Commandant Van Rens-
burg and his commando have surren-
dered at Petersburg. One hundred
men have come in and others are fol-
lowing.
A dispatch from The Hague, dated
the 18th, says that Mr.. Kruger has is
sued statement to the effect that he
knows nothing of the peace negotia.
tions alleged to be proceeding with
the Bocr leaders. He says that If there
are any negotiations on foot 1T is not
through any action OF his.
Lord Gran horne, the under foreign
secretary, replying TO question in the
house of commons at London on the
18th, as to whether Germany meant to
maintain large military force at
Shanghai, said the government under
stood Germany intended TO keep gar
rison there. No explanation had been
given by Germany as to why she had
concluded to follow this policy.
Lord Kitchener has cabled from Pre-
toria, under date OF June 16, as follows:
''Near Welmansrust, 20 miles south of
Mddleburg, $50 Victorian mounted
rifles from Gen. Beastons column were
surprised in camp at Steenkoolspruit
| by a superior force of Beers on the
| 18th. The enemy crept up to within
short range and poured a deadly fire
into the camp, killing officers and 16
men and wounding officers and 3S
men, of whom 20 were slightly wounded.
| Only officers and so men escaped to
Gen. Beaston's camp The remainder
were taken prisoners and released.
Two pompoms were captured by the
enemy"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
ANOTHER GRtTNA GREEN.
South Haven is Preparing to Com
pete With St. Joseph
IN MATRIMONIAL BUSINESS
WIN Have the Proper Authority Open Up
an ONCE at the Dock Where Marriage
Licenses can be Procured Upon Arrival
of FxcursionIsts From Chicago.
Goes s.. Joseph One Better.

In order to compete with St Joseph
as Gretna Green for Chicago couples,
South Haven has secured the appoint
ment of r. j. Madill, a deputy county
clerk, with his headquarters on the
steamboat dock at South Haven. This
innovation was due to the fact that
Paw Paw, the county seat of Van
Buren, county, is located % miles in
land and couples who wanted to get
married had to go to Paw Paw for
licenses. Under the state system IL
censes can be obtained within few
minutes after leaving the boat. In
that respect South Haven now boasts
of an advantage over ST Joseph, as q
trip of half mile to the court house
for license is required at the latter
place before the ceremony can be per
formed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Hair Pulling Match at owosso.

Mrs. Matthew Shay and Mrs. Robert
Bowles fought vicious battle on
Owosso streets on the 10th in the
presence of a big crowd. The Shay
woman hit Mrs. Bowles over the head
with an umbrella, and the proprietor
of the store ordered them out. They
went at it hammer and tongs on the
sidewalk and both soon had bloody
noses and scratched faces, while Mrs.
Shay was shy some of her hair. No
one attempted TO part them, but they
ran when the marshal put in his APP
pearance No arrests. The women are
near neighbors. They have quarreled
before
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Here is a Good scheme.

Marquette has hit upon a happy
method of making the nomad traders
and itinerant merchants share in the
burdens of supporting the municipal
government. The council has passed
an ordinance compelling every bust
ness man whatsoever TO pay license
fee of $50 for the first year and s.
yearly thereafter, the same fee to be
assessed against all outsiders who come
to the city for indefinite periods. As
provision is made for crediting the
license fees of the local merchants on
the annual tax assessed against them.
the legislation practically amounts to
licensing the transient merchants
without affecting the home business
men,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
CUBA AND PHILIPPINE NEWS.

The island of Panay is being ravaged
by rinderpest and 30 great Is the havoc
caused bv the disease that the natives
are hauling carts to Iloilo Col. Bo-
lanos. five officers and Al men have
surrendered at Lipa, Bantangas prov
ince.
The Cuban constitutional convention
on the 18th accepted the Platt amend
ment by 10 to 10 The resolution 10
accept was carried without discussion.
committee to draw up the electoral
law will now be appointed, and CUBAN
independence may soon be TACT.
Gen. Sumner has received notlnca-
ton from Cables, insurgent leader In
Laguna province, that unless the gen.
eral agrees to the Filipinos' terms,
which includes the granting OF amnesty
to the insurgents, Cables will not sur
render. Negotiations are TO be con-
idered at an end.
The recent battle with the insur-
gents at Lipa, in which Lieutenant
Springer was killed and Capt. Wilhelm
and Lieutenant Lee were mortally
wounded, was begun by the Ameri-
cans. The disproportionate number oil
officers hit is said to be chargeable TO
the fact that there were several desert
ers from the American army with the
rebels.
Emilio Zurbano, of Tabayas, prov
ince, has proclaimed himself the sue
cessor of Aguinaldo and governor OF
Tabayas and the Philippines" accord
ing to a copy of a Manila paper just
received at the war department In
Washington. Emilio is said to have al
ways been rather theatrical insur-
rectionist and to have sworn TO fight
the Americans down TO the last bolo.
American experts are preparing TO
report to the President plan for the
permanent military or naval or mill
tary and naval occupation of the island
of Cuba Later on, it is alleged, the
practical effects of the Platt law Will
be made clear to the Cubans. 1t is ex-
pected at Washington that the Cubans
will not accept the apparently harsh
conditions with happy minds. There
are two views in the cabinet Ms TO the
extent of the permanent military and
naval occupation of Cuban ports and
harbors. Secretary Root and his group
favors the extreme view of taking the
five principal harbors and the present
Notifications.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Mrs. Tom Applegate Dead.

Mai. Geo. w. Buckingham and his
daughter Anna, of Flint, and Mrs. Tom
Applegate and Mrs. VIM. Humphrey,
OF Adrian, were struck by Pere Mar.
quette passenger train at Oak park,
Flint, while out driving on the morn
ing of the 14th. All were instantly
killed. Mrs. Apologize conducted the
Times and Expositor at Adrian. Mrs
Humphrey was her sister and the
widow Of Gen VIM. Humphrey. They
were at Flint attending the G. A. r.
encampment, and were the guests of
Mai Buckingham's family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20

The monthly crop report issued by
Secretary OF State Warner on the 10th
states that fruit and garden truck
suffered somewhat from frost during
May, the damage usually occurring
where crops were on low ground. The
cool. wet weather was not favorable
for the setting of fruit, but was favor
able for curl leaf in peaches. The
weather was very favorable for wheat
and had tendency to check the work
of the Hessan fly. The weather in
April was favorable TO the fly, and the
opinion of many farmers that great
damage was then done and would be
noticeable as soon as we had few
days Of dry, warm weather was demon
strated TO be correct during the first
few DAYS of June. Nearly every COR
respondent in the southern counties
reports damage by the fly. In some
places wheat is beginning to fall to
the ground. The indications now are
that the crop will be no better than
last wear. Fields that escaped the
ravages of the pest last fall are re-
ported to have been infested this
spring, so that failure of the crop will
probably be universal The average
condition of wheat in the state is ~.
This estimate was made June 1, before
the damage had become so noticeable.
Had the estimate been made a week
later il would have been lower. On
June l last year the condition was es'
timated at 40 The per cent of wheat
that will be plowed up because winter
killed or otherwise destroyed is II, and
it would be much greater were 1t not
for the fact that many fields are seeded
to timothy or clover The damage by
Hessian fly is 81 for the state. May
weather was unfavorable to corn. May
weather was not favorable to fruit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20

President Mckinley on the 18th put
an effectual quietus on the third term
talk which has gained some currency
in the newspapers through interviews
with certain well-known Republicans
favoring the denomination of the Pres
ident for a third term. Shortly be-
fore the cabinet meeting adjourned on
the above date Secretary Cortelyou
gave to the press a signed statement
by the President intended for the
American people announcing that he
was not a candidate for third term
and would not accept denomination
If one were rendered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Are Enjoying "A Boom.

Perry never experienced such a
growth in its history as it has taken
on this year Seven large two-story
brick store. buildings have been erected
or are now in course of erection, be-
sides very commodious village hall.
A $1,000 school house will also be
built this summer to replace the one
burned on May 30 More factories are
desired Travelling men report the
village one of the most promising
nlaces IN the state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
q. a. Il. conyentIon at FlInt.

Under a sweltering sun the first day
of the state cncampment of the G. A.
r. was opened at Flint on the 18th,
with fully 5000 delegates and their
friends within the gates of the city.
Early in the morning the streets were
a scene of activity as the veterans be-
gan to prepare for the first day of the
big event. Headed by the Flint fife
and drum corps the vete ans marched
to Stones opera house at 1890 o'clock,
where the first business session OF the
encampment was held.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Big Army Scandal in Frisco.

Gen. Shafter and Col. Maus, inspec-
tor-general of the department of Cali
fornia, and the federal grand jury are
investigating the many reports of
fraud committed in the commissary
branch of the army service in San
Francisco. That the reports seem to
be based on something more substan-
tial than idle rumors is evidenced by
the disclosures following the arrest of
Lewis Abraham & Sons, dealers in
second hand clothing. For months
past various stores about the city have
been exhibiting signs government
goods for sale here" and advertise
ments have even crowded into the
daily newspapers. As late as June Il
the following advertisement appeared
WANTED, 900 men to wear govern
ment shoes, 81 "A pair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
netnrnnd Eve IndIctm

The grand jury Investigating the
water works scandal returned five true
bills at noon on the 14th. They were
for City Attorney Liant X. Salisbury,
Thomas +. McGarry, attorney; Gerritt
II. Albers. attorney; Stilson V. Mae
Leod, former bank teller; II. \. Tay-
lor Of New York, capitalist and pro-
moter The first four indictments
were looked for, but Taylor's name on
the list was omething of a surprise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
DnuhIe Tragedy at ChIca GO.

Side by side, each with a bullet
wound in the temple, the dead bodies
of L. Hartman and his wife were found
in their bed at the Great Northern
hotel, Chicago, on the 10th. The room
showed no evidence of n struggle, both
lifeless forms were composed, the COW
ering of the bed well tucked about
them, but the revolver clutched in the
right hand of the husband told the
story of the double tragedy. Later it
was learned that the dead woman was
Rose lie Sebre, variety actress. The
father of the dead man is said TO be a
wealthy tobacco dealer in New York
city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Young Bride shielded.

Because the man she married tried to
force her to live vicious life, Mrs.
Edith Smith, bride of II days, com
mitted suicide in Evanston, ILL.,, by
shooting herself through the heart on
the 10th. Mrs. Smith, who was IS
years old, ani whose maiden name
was Moore, was married on June to
Ami Smith, Of Chicago. A week later
she deserted her husband and returned
to Evanston. Swarting under the
shame and disgrace she said she had
experienced, she locked herself in her
room and was found lying dead on the
bed with the revolver gripped in her
hand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
CHINA WAR NEWS.

The impression prevails at st. Pc
tersburg, Russia, that the mode Of
paying the Chinese indemnity will not
be settled for long period, possibly
not until the present ministers at Pc
kin are replaced. 1t is thought that
all would welcome "A change of post
and that new men would be reader to
settle the difficulties While Russia is
not pressing the guaranteed loan prop
ositiou because the constitutional pow
ers could not guarantee the loan with
out legislative consent, which would
necessitate delay, the plan is not with
drawn. The British proposition is not
acceptable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Alloe,n Visited by a Cyclone.'

A terrific electrical storm, accom-
panied by a gale with rain, swept
over Allegan county from the west on
the l4th. Reports from the surround
ing country show that considerable
damage was done to vegetation and
fruit Many barns were struck by
lightning, and the reports say three
people were killed by lightning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Negro N[asons Disqualified.

The grand lodge of Masons has re-
scinded the resolution adopted two
years ago recognizing Negro Masonry.
The action of the lodge at that time,
says Tacoma, Wash, dispatch, was
severely criticised, and as result the
next session attempted to return to
the established principle; but the res
olution was so drawn that sister lodges
refused to construe it % an honest ex-
nrcsSinp.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Phone war at Horton and Hanover.

The villages of Hanover and Horton,
three miles apart, are enjoying tele-
phone war, which is growing desper-
ate in its intensity Each village is
endeavoring to establish rural tele-
phone lines, at the expense of the
farmers, of course, who derive their
benefit from the line by being able to
get market reports every morning
without going to town, and by getting
the news of their small world as soon
as the village people do.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20
Plan for Federal Militia.

A number of conferences have taken
place in Washington, between Assist
ant Secretary of War Carey Sanger and
officers of the state militia organiza-
tons of the east Later on officers of
the middle and western states are to
be invited to the capital to talk over a
plan, which will be put into execution
next fall for the bringing of the state
volunteer organizations into closer
touch with the federal government.
The details of the plan have not been
worked out, but its general features
can be told in few words In return
for larger appropriations from the fed
eral treasury, the state military organ
izations are to bind themselves to re-
spond to n call of the President for
duty, anywhere in the American do
main for period of from 30 to 90 days
They would become what might be
called federal militia" and instead of
being mere state organizations sworn
for duty within the boundaries of the
state, and subject only to the command
of the governor thereof, they would be
subject primarily to the command OF
the President, and wo1ld be bound to
go where sent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-20

While the L. 5. transport ingalls,
was in the balance dry dock at Erie
Basin, South Brooklyn, on the 18th,
where she was about to undergo ex-
tensive repairs, she suddenly slipped
from the blocks and capsized. One
man is known to have been killed and
many in iured.