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The colored American., 1901-02-02
HE DEFAMES The RACE.

A DjSgruntIed Veteran snd "Ca'pet Bag
ger" the Author Of a Book OF FollIeS
w hite American Critic Sees a Ray
of Hope in the Negro-A Modern Ju
das IScariot.
The colored American., 1901-02-02
BRUCE GRIT.
A MAN OF BUSINESS.
Jan. %, '01.

a Manufacturer of Fine Cigars, and one
of Baltimore'S Leading CoIored Citl-
ZenS.
The colored American., 1901-02-02

y
Isund the unle8rned bigoted: the learn
ed OF the race pompoUs, and all of eve
~ sort pitifully Indifferent to the wei
fsre and uplifting Of men and women
sitting IN darkness and In the shadow
OF d6ath.u
Says Mr. St0ddard, ''Etnce Mr. Thorn
as denies to the white man q true un-
derstanding Of the Negro ''because he
never is allowed to see him as he really
is" We refrain from expressing at
length our faith in the ultimate re
claiming OF the races, bowever great IFS
increase by the example and work of
such men as Booker Z. Washington.
who is Of course the one member OF
the race to answer the argument OF this
book.D
Mr.. SLoddsrd's g criticism of this spas
modic and pessimistic outburst is much
TOO lengthy for these columns. Those
who may desire to read it connectedly
will do well to procure the New York
Mail and Express fer Janusry II.
II Tesd 1t with more interest than
pleasure. To me- it is a very cynical
and dlscordant note, in the discussion
OF the greatest of all prob ems in the
United States. II is hard to see why a
man should thus make public his un-
worthy estimate OF his own race. It
would seem that his own blood would
have appealed sufficiently to him to
keep silent II he he held such views.
1t will encourage the racial enemies and
the Southern oppressors of our race.
and 1t will discourage many Of our own |
race who have come 10 beiive in the
possible merits Of the race In civilizs. |
ton and its final vindication by adnis
sion to permanent place among intel
ligeDt peoples. 1t may have a benefi |
cial negst We effect however in provck-
i5g discussion Of the sad and frrenres-
slble problem. For the more it is dis
cussed the more surely is the truth to |
come uppermOst and the creator acquft.
ted Of the libel Of having made apv
men III His own image to be inferior.
oppressed and helpless. The author |
may have written from conviction, but
.t is hard 10 believe 1t of man thus de.
tanning and belittliDg and depressing
the people Of his own blood. It is more |
likely that he wrote 1t for notoriety
and possibly also for profit,-but if so
what an unboiy expedieDt for mere |
gain! This unhappy note Will add fur.
Lher suspicion prejudice and die rust |
to the popular opinion Of the Negro. It
will help to light the torch about MANY |
innocent Negroes in peril of the hunger
Of mCb for blood. It will become a
stock quotation Of lawyers Indictment
and defamation Of Negroes at the bar.
and it will keep many white men from
giving their faith TO black men asking |
1f the world only chance to work
AMI make living for themselves and
5heir families and to lift themselves ND
.ntO better things. [ consider it such
lnk perjury to the race, as IN my ex
p sTience have never known before. To I
20 the brutality OF his denial Of his
Tn races mental and moral worth.
Il adds the ineffable insult that the
The colored American., 1901-02-02

IT OIL" William hannibal InCmaS Is
product Of the sacred soil which for
the past few years has produced some
bly decent Presidents, and level
headed colored men. "CoI " Thomas
however, has not lived in Ohio for
many years, rather preferring to abide
in a suburb of Boston, and to bask in
the smiles Of a young wife, snd write
thoughts about things that strike his
fancy. "Col" Thomas is also carpet
bagger "that weTe,' be having repre-
sented a black constituency during the
reconstruction period in the legislature
OF South Carolina. In 1881 or 2 the
'fCOI." essayed the role Of an editor in
Boston, where he published magszine
called THE Negro" which was q com
plete failure, not from a literary but
business point Of view. For it can not
be denied that "Col." Thomas is not =
man Of quite considerable literary sbil
ity, whatever our opinions may be Of
his judgment and good taste, and race
loyalty, The "Col " has recently COM
mltted authorship by writing q book |
entitled 1.-THE American Negro" which |
has been reviewed by the great Richard |
Henry StCddard one of the falrest book |
reviewers in America, who says, among |
other things not at all complimentary |
TO this pessimistic suth0r: To those |
who have begun to see ray Of hope in
the resOlute and practical endeavors of |
Mr. Booker I. Washington, TO raise the |
Negro by giving him back the manual |
skill, that made him valuable in the |
days Of slavery, TO rec aim the black |
belt from slOtn, ignorance. immortality |
and degradation through the better
ment OF The condition OF its Negro pop
ulace, this work By a member of the
race, q lawyer, a veteran Of the civil
war, and at one time mem Der OF the
legislature of South Carolina will come
as a shock. Il presents views often ex-
pres sed by Southern whites in private
conversation, not SO much by the
whites of Southern towns, rs by those
dwelling on plantations among multi
tudes Of Negroes untouched by edLca
ton, or even the ambition TO imitate
untOward APP earances, which accord /
ing TO Mr.. Thomas, is about all the
race can accomplish in It's adoption of
Anglo Saxon civilization"
The following excerpt from Mr..
Thomas brochure is probably what
Mr.. StOddard believes will shock the
old time friends of the Negro. I quote
1t in Its entirety:-
II have beheld the transition of the
Negro from chattelism to freedom, to
70 L. 1
The colored American., 1901-02-02

roning he1edity cropping ont through
seltiehness, ineineer1ty ar servility as
the bar sinister of Neurology. have
1'uDd the unle8rned bigoted; the learn
ed OF the race pompoUs, and all of eve
~ sort pitifully Indifferent TO the wei
fSre and uplifting OF men and women
sitting IN darkness and in the shadow
OF d6ath.u
The colored American., 1901-02-02

The following excerpt from Mr..
Thomas brochure is probably what
Mr.. Stoddard believes will shock the
old time friends of the Negro. I quote
1t in It's entirety:-
II have beheld the transition Of the
Negro from chattelism to freedom, TO
enfranchlsemert. TO legislative power,
TO dominant insolence, to TiOtOus infa-
my; and through it all I have beheld
his accredited leaders impervious 10
every thought or care for race govern
ment, civilization or posterlty. From
ny youth [ have had an intimate
knowledge of Negro religionists, and
nave learned to know by personal exc
)erience the ehalIOwnees Of their pre-
entious, the depravity OF their morals,
be ignorance Of their ministers. the
,igOtry Of their leaders and the levi
f their faith. The social side of Negro
ife has been to me an open page Of ex-
cradle weakness and unblushinQ
hame, Of inconceivable meD dacity, Of
ndurated folly and ephemeral coutri
ion, In nay analysis and cOmpsTiF On
{ facts, whether Of Negro depravity or
Jegro aspiration, I have seen every
rhere the same fixed traces Of an enVi'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

instantaneous success. II has been play
ing to standing room nightly. The char
acters are interpreted by a company OF
unusual merit each member being chosen
for his or her fitness for the role por-
trayed. Little Cora. child actress ~
more than ordinary ability I'm the char
acter OF Jessie. the little mother, wins
the audience from her hrst entrance.
The play was written by Theodore
Kramer. one of the most successful OF
modern American playwrights. ana ~ a
comedy drama OF the better class, dealing
with the doings of an unscrupulous wo-
man. who, In order 10 win mans love-
sows the seeds of Jealousy within MS
breast contrives TO have his wife found
I'm a rather comprising situation, and af-
ter they are separated and divorced, In
duces him to marry her. All her plans
miscarry through the efforts OF little
child named Little Cora, who unveils
the woman's duplicity, proves her moth
er's innocence and brings husband and
wife together never to part unto death.
The scenic pictures were painted 10y
Harley Merry and include the interior
OF Grace church, New York: the interior
OF the noted Tombs police court. New
York city. and a striking view OF the
famous palisades OF the Hudson. with the
Interior OF counterfeiters' den. In
this scene, which represents a day In win
ter. one of the heaviest snowstorms ever
attempted on the stage, Is shown. The
company is headed by Mr.. Edwin Nor
daunt, we'll known leading man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The theatrical season would scarcely be
regsrded as rounded up to the fullness
OF completion II IL were divested or David
Belasco's "The Heart OF Maryland" rs
one OF its leading and most popular
dramatic attractions.
So Il IL that there comes the welcome
announcement of it's presentation here
at the Empire Theatre week beginning
Monday next when II will as usual. he
witnessed by a numerous and delighted
audiences Of the playgoing public.
"The Heart OF Maryland" Is too we'll
known and its attractions are too fam
iliar 10 the patrons OF the playhouse TO
need extended descriptive comment The
one scene In the belfry OF the old Colon
iai Church tower in which Maryland Cali
vert makes her heroic lean aud clutches
the hell clapper 10 prevent the ringing
out OF the alarm that "a 20 bring recap
ture and isnomnious death as spy
10 her lover is too realistically thrilling
% be easily forgotten.
The company representing the cast is
an able one and the scenic attributes
are picturesque and effective in their
ronanticisrn Miss Helene Wintner plays
The heroine. Maryland Calvert. while Mr..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

AT the Westminster theatre the return
OF Rice & Bartons extravaganza company
the curtain will rise on a brilliant scene
Rice and Barton have evidently deter
mined 10 secure for their great spectacu-
lar production the very best and most
celebrated artists. and that is why this
coming attraction can render high
grade program In every way worthy OF a
first class entertainment
The olio will include Rice and Elmer, ac-
robats: the Esher sister, negro buck dane
ers; Miles and Raymond. in the Baby in
the Cradle" act; Mullen and Dunn, in an
Irish comedy skit; Eckhoff and Gordon.
musical laugh makers; Lloys and Walton,
the sweet singing wonders.
The performance will close with a bur-
letta. In which all members OF the conn
pany take part IL Is entitled, "Raiding
the Tenderloin.' In this the ever jolly
funmakers. George w. Rice and Charles
Barton. will appear. Those witnessing
this program will be treated 10 delight
full ballet
The following attraction will be Rose
Hill English Folly company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
KEITH'S new THEATRE.

The program arranged for the coming
week az Keiths new theatre seems 20 be
especially notable FOR i,s strength in
comedy features. IN musical speclslties
and in sight acts" all three elements
that have over and over been demonstra-
ted to he especially popular with local
audiences A. the same time. ~ is evident
that ample variety and An excellent bal
ance have been secured: and II gives
promise ~ arording quite as great salts
faction and enjoyment ms any bill that
has preceded a.
George Felix and Lydia Barry, two ~
the best known and most successful en-
tertainerfs I'm vaudeville. head the let
and the comedy section Of the program.
and undoubtedly with good reason, for
their sketch "The Vaudeville Craze" IL
known as one OF the iiveliest and mer-
riest or It's kind. Its funmakins IL of the
fast and furious order and II IL designed
20 he a condensation Of the best things
IN half dozen ordinary skits
Al Shean and Charles Warren. than
whom there are no better comedians on
the vaudeville stage. will present their
ludicrous travesty. sketch entitled QUO
Nadis Upside Down" Its opening scene
~ railroad Stauon mas neen compared
with Mcintryc aud Heeths Georgia
Minstrels" for wit and sbsurdity; and
its concluding burlesdue on the arena
scene IN the celebrate novel Is consider
Cd one Of the funniest conceits in the
varieties.
Smith and Campbell. who stili retain
their envlable position az the head OF all
conversational comedians. are always
warmly welcomed here and their entire
~ new act. IN which they pursue the
study of astronomy along decidedly orig
inal lines. ~ said 10 have caught the
town" in New York and Boston 60 an ex-
tent never approached by any OF their
previous amusing offerings.
Charlotte Guyor George, although a
newcomer here. is widely known IN musi-
cal circles from the prominence she gain
ed as conirslto soloist with the Boston
symphony orchestra. She * Boston
woman. whose voice is said 20 be wonder
fully rich. round aud sweet. while her
artistic rich. round and sweet, while her
depth of expression she eiyes 90 her
songs have received the most snthusiss-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

Frank Macdonald IL the gallant lover.
Col Alan Kendrick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

was pretty but humble littlew oman who
had married into the aristocracy.
The efforts of this widow aud her
Youngest -daughtsr- backed by corterie
OF their own. 10 live a fashionable life
in fast and frivolous set furnish the
satiricsl comedy interest OF the play. In
contrast is the figure OF Blanche Ster-
ling, the married daughter who strives
10 live "A highminded noble life. In spite
OF a bitterly disappointing marrlage She
IL tempted IA every direction TO lower her
standard of life and give UP her ideals but
in the end her better nature triumps.
Miss Amelia Bingham will bring the
production I'm It's intirety az regards the
players, the scenery and the sartorial
appointments 10 the Providence Opera
House on Monday. Sept 90 direct from
the Bijou theatre, New York, where IL ran
for 200 nights.
There are Il speaking parts In MIR.
Fitch's brilliant play and they have been
assigned To actors whose names are
known Co stand for tried ability. The
cast has been arranged as follows: Rich
ard Sterling, Mr.. Frank WOrthing. Ed
ward Warden. Mr.. Robert Edeson Fred
erick Mason. Mr.. James Carew: Johnny
Trotter Mr. Ferdinand Gottschalk; Dr
Steinart. Mr.. Alfred Fisher; Godesby Mr.
James Bennett Sturgis Ryder. Mr.. KIM
ard: servant at the Hermitage Mr. Henry
Warwick: Jordan Mr. Edward Moreland; /;
Leonard Mr. George kennard; a. Foot
man, Mr.. William Moore, servants at the
Hunters: Richard Sterling, Jr., Master
Harry Wright; Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Madge
Carr Cook. Mrs Sterling tnee Blanche
Hunter, Miss Amelia Bingham; Jesica
Hunter Miss Marian Gardiner; Clara
Hunter Miss Minnie Dupree; Miss Hunt
ct. Miss Eethel winthrop: Miss Godcsby.
Miss Bijou Fernandez; Miss stillerton
Miss Florence Lloyd; Thompson. Miss
Lillian Wright, Marie, Miss Maud Ream
Stover. maids al the Hunters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

tic praise from the leading critics of Bos-
ton and New York
During the past week st I<eth's Boston
house the biggest hit Of the show has
been made by the DeCourcy Brothers.
European acrobats whose performance Is
spoken of az "the most remarkable and
interesting exhibition of skill, strength
and grace ever given by an acrobatic
team In that city.
Lovers of the highest type Of instrii-
mental music will recall with pleasure
the playing of Chevalier scoenamillo, the
noted Italian cello N.stuosD. lest year at
this house. and the iact that he has by sx-
perience adapt ed himself more fully 20
the requirements OF vaudeville may he
accepted as an assurance that his COM
ing engagement will be even moro sue
cessful than his former ONE.
The sight act' section Of the bill will
be further strengthened by the act %
Morie, who was ths original tourist Jug
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

3 Miss Amelia Bingham's unprecedented
success as her own manager producer
and absolute head OF stock company,
resulting In her recognition of Americas
only actress manager, will always be
marked by white stone In the history
Of the American stage.
THE Climbers" by Mr. Clyde Fitch,
which served as the vehicle for this
son for the success is drama Of 'con-
temporaneous New York life, but It's
themes and situations are easily under
standa BILE; I'm fact they are native TO any
city In the country. The story tells OF
New York family which consists Of Mrs.
Hunter, widow. who has three daugh-
ters, one OF whom, Blanche Is married.
Mrs Hunter, herself I'm her younger days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
SUNDAY At CRESCENT PARK.

The lovers OF the highest type of Rhode
Island shore dinner will be afforded the
last opportunity Of the season tomorrow
10 enjoy one or Caterer ise~4--eSaelleIt
bakes at Crescent Park. lie announces
a menu differing materially from the reg
ular routine OF the summer months. and
Including number % tempting dishes
that are 20 be had only az this time, and
n NAV bc expected that hundreds will
he glad to improve this last chance OF
the season 10 TASTE one OF these epfcu-
rean delights. f Irf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

lection of new motion pictures. and among
them perhaps the mo<t timely ara nc
table will be those showIng rhe 6t-5tatA
Army veterans escorting the remains of
President Mckinley IN Woodlawn Gene
terry I'm Canton. the employees OF the Pa
cific mills In Fall R.yer leaving that cs-
tablishment az the noon hour. w. G..
whtney's Volodyovski winning the Eng
llsh and the American Derby. and rapid
work by one Of Kaiser Wilhelm's field
batteries near lekin.
The remainder of the bill Will include
Hlll and Whitaker i'm banjo solos and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
NEW PARK THEATRE.

For those who are fond OF a drama
that appeals directly 10 the heart. and
though pathetic In its general tenure. is
withal clean comedy drama. Tho Fatal
wedding" which IL the attraction at the
New Park Theatre the week Of scptcm-
bcr seth. should prove OF interest The
scenes 81 the play are laid in New York
and the various Incidents Il contains are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

all based upon life in the great metropo-
lis. From the rise Of the curtain until The
fnai fall the interest OF the auditor
never nags.
The play when first produced proved an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

gler" and who still retains bis supre-
macy as the only jug gee ever seer In this
country who has successfully nanipu-
lated seven balls A. one time. His work
lis notably varied and ia many respects
wholly unlike that y: other iugglers.
The Biograph will furnish its usual col
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

negro melodies. Henderson and Ross In
Fun M Driegs Corner" Grant snd Ray
in a musical comedy skit, and Rossl In
hying ring spccialties
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-08-16
A Minister'S Good Work.


II had severe attack of bilious collie,
got a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol.
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two
doses and was entirely cured, says Rev
A. A. Power, Of Emporia, Kan. "My
neighbor across the street was sick fol
over week, had two or three bottles Of
medicine from the doctor. He used
them for three or four days without re.
lief, then called in another doctor who
treated him for some days and gave him
no relief, so discharged him. I went
over 20 see him the next morning. He
said his bowels were in a terrible fix,
that they had been running off SO long
that it was almost bloody fux. I asked
him if he had tried Chamberlain's Colo.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and he
said No. l went home and brouph,
my bottle and gave him one dose: told
him to take another dose in fifteen
minutes ifhe did not find relief. but
he took no more and was entirely
cured" For sale by T. R. Shaw.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-08-16
: ssssssssssssss = s. : 80,
County News. /;
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Twenty Years Ago.

Y
Items taken from The Acton News, Aug. 4,
1851 y
Messrs Jud LaMoure and Norton were
in town Friday and Saturday per-
fecting arrangements for taking charge
Of the Pembina mail route Of which they
assumed control on Monday. We are
happy to say that Mr.. LaMoure has sub
Jet to Mr.. Colosky the half Of the run be-
tween Acton and Grand Forks, who will
continue to manage it in his old reliable
way. The only change made is that here
after we will have mail every day in the
week except Sunday, instead of Monday.
Mr.: Colosky still retains the service
Ct the two old and accommodating
drivers. Walsh Floyd and Billy Colosky.
VIM. schumann who manipulated the
reins during the past couple of months
in the temporary absence of Billy
Colosky, will go to Grand Forks to &C
scept another situation. Hereafter two
horse teams will be driven from Grand
Forks to Pembina. Grafton News and
Times.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-08-16
Their Secret Is Out.

All Sadieville, KY. was curious to learn
the cause Of the vast improvement in the
health Of Mrs. S. P.Whittaker who had
for long. time, endured untold suffering
from chronic bronchial trouble. SITS
all due to Or. Kings New Discovery, Z
writes her husband. 1T completely
cured her and also cured our little grand
daughter Of . severe attack Of whoopine
cough. / positively cures coughs,
colds, \ grippe, bronchitis, allthfoat and
lung troubles Guaranteed bottles 60c
and Loo Trial bottles free 4 4. r.
|Shaw's drug store
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-08-16
. OFFICIAL
commissioners
: Proceedings.

Pembina, N. D., August 9th, 1901.
Board met as per adjournment; present
Often, Taylor, Myrick and NORM.
The following bills were audited and
allowed:
Mrs. H. Monroe, boad and care
co poor Stenerson; bill s31.OO
.alloweds......................s25 90
H. P. Often, amount advanced
for bridge piling. 500
Dibley & Robinson, on bridge
contract warrant issued July
18th. .................. 100 90
DR.. M. B. Halldorson. 30 pounds !.
sulphur, small pox cases. ...... 800
j. D. Wallace, insanity fees, case
OF Argue. 49,. 10 90
R Mcbride, post Office box rent
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Z %
] M Chisholm, postage from Feb.
23rd to. August 9Th. ........... 43 rs
r Mcbride, expressage. ......... IL Os
R Mcbride, witness, dist. court. SO
Grand Forks Herald, records CO.
judge............. .......... 80 so
Knight Printing Co., tax sale GER
tificates, tax sale records. =. 81 so
B F Walters, postage July. ...... 90
B F Walters, board prisoner..... 80 IS
Ganssle & Grant, medicine CO.
poor. ! 40
H H Reykjalin & CO., goods CO.
poor, A Boland. ............... Is %
B F Walters, fees insanity case
Argue. .................... 3 W
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-08-16
TAe ceaes He wa.teA,

The ceAss He wanted.
Lady" said the beggar. won't yei
gimme nickel to git some coReer'
The woman did 90, and he started in
to the neighboring saloon.
Here. /" she cried, you don't get cot
fee In therer'
Lady" he replied. "dats where ye,
way Oh. Dey keeps It on de bar wit
de- cloves an orange peel"-Phuadel
phla Record.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-08-16
sAEches

- *
s 9heee who inslSt mon eo&in9 ehsese
shOtM take Tho precaution 10 cook II
thol0ughly before eating. Il u for this
reeson that some people who are I'M.
abl0 TO eat raw cheese and themselves
able TO eat toasted cheese without DIFF
dculty. Toasting the cheese does not,
however. increase its digestibility, but
rather the reverse. It's beneficial effect,
iftany. is from the destruction Of the
virulent microbes which arc present
and which are capable Of giving rise
TO symptoms even more distressing
than those of ordinary indigestion. The
best method Of dealing with cheese is
to give it to the pigs, as it 10 nothing
more or less than decayed milk, At only
for q scavenger diet. - Sanitary and
Municipal Engineering.