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The colored American., 1901-04-13
SATURDAY, APRIL I3, 1900.
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

The various branches OF the American News
Company throughout the county will handle The
Colored American hencefoTth. The paper be
had AT any news stand in the United States
Agents who have heretofore been supplied direct
" from this office will in the future call their
local newsdealeT who will supply their orders.
The issuing of the paper day earlier will make
It convenient for the agents and the fact that
the American News Company takes entire cha ~ge
OF the circulation of the paper means much more
for The ColOred American. 1t means a better
paper more newsy paper and a wider CirCula-
tion. This is one of the Twentieth Century
sprints made by The Colored American.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Mr. John W, Langley, the geD;.,
appointment clerk of the Census 0fSoa
is strongly indorsed for United State,'
Attorney in the federal district reesUt
ly created in Kentucky. He wsnI3
make an excellent officer, and !, ~ :.
hoped that the President can see bis
way to app Iint Mr.. Langley In 81" NJ
event, the eminent Kentuckisn ;.
pretty certain to be taken care Of /.
the administration, for he performa3
service IN the last campaign of tba
highest value. ~
The colored American., 1901-04-13
REFORM AT FUNERALS.

This subject is assuming formidable
proportions among intelligent people OF
all races and localities. New abuses
are springing up. and old practices are
SO Overdone at these functions that it
is high time th It the moders of senti-
ment and funeral etiquette should
sound a note of warning. Leading
funeral directors will perform an in
valuable service by coming forward
with new and improved regulations in
sue' matters, and urging the people to
conform to them, in the Interest of
health, economy and good taste.
Funerals are costing too much.
Grief is being made an occasion of os-
tentati0n rather than sincere emotion
There is too much interference with
the duties of the undertaken by self.
constituted advisers OF the bereaved.
aud too much OfficiOusness on the parC
of those who insist upon assuming
charge of details that should be left to
the family and funeral director. Last
looks at the remains should be taken
in private before the general service.
The exercises should consist of appro-
pirate Scripture reading, songs and
prayer, without eulogy or address,
and nothing ola personal nature should
be uttered by the minister beyond the
obituary of facts relative to birth and
history. Much confusion and ill.feel
ing have resulted from III Judged COM
ments OF ministers, who through spleen
Or lack of sense. have seen fit to ipiec
their personal opinions into the funera
discourse, to the disgust and annoyanct
OF the family and friends In inclem
ent weather during the progress of the
interment, hats should be retained unor
heads OF those present. Many an ell
derl y or susceptible person lies in the
grave today from this kind of expos
ure. Refined taste suggests the ab
sence Of tawdry display in anything
quiet should be the invariable rule q,
to casket, dress and flowers.
Cost is a highly important item
Funeral trappings are sold far in ex
cess OF their value, and the profit is al
out OF proportion to what a reasonahl.
gain ought to be. This is due to tbe
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Despite the fact that coIored ladies
and gentlemen cannot secure decent
treatment at the Academy of Music,
cheap theater here, there are some Of
US who have not sufficient self-respect
to stay away from the place. The
frst'class houses do not discriminate
ae ainst any well'behaved American
who wishes to enjoy first class play,
The Academy gallery should be given
a wide berth.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

The manager of the First National
Bank of Spartauburg, S. c.. repre-
sentative of the educated South, has
Just extended an invitation to 3 oker
I. Washington of the Tuskegee Insti-
rute to deliver an address in that city.
The address is to be delivered In the
auditorium OF Converse College, the
lea ling Institution for white girls in
South Carolina. Our readers will sp.
preciate the significance of this invita-.
ton we are sure
The colored American., 1901-04-13
Trinity "C"-Cbaracter, Cqpac.
tty, Cash.

The retirement of Prof. Il. T Naw
comb from the agricultural division of
the Census Office inspires sincere r.
gret among all the employees who have
been brought into contact with him
He goes to Philadelphia to accept tbs
editorshiP of The Railway World. He
carries with him the best wishes of q
host of friends who admire his bio.
hearted methods and liberal personal
views On manhood and character.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Subscriptions may Dc sent Dy pOstofhce
money order, express or by registered letter.
All communications for publication should
be accompanied with the name OF the writer
not necessarily tor Publ licat1On, but as guar
ante OF good faith.
We solicit news, contributions, opinions
and in fact, all matters affecting the race,
y will not pay for matter, however, unless
Is Is ordered by us. All matter intended for
publication must reach this Of11ce by Wednes-
day OF each week to insure insertion In the
current issue
a Agents are wanted everywhere, Send
Instructions.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Some fellow with plenty ct time to
waste has written a measIy little book
called The Negro Beast" Lite H
too short to notice such il tell"ctual pig
mics, except to point out how tar ID
the social and mental scale it i8 poSsl
BILE for some people to descend.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Col. Alexander A. Jones, a well
known politician, who has lived in
many sections of the country, and held
numerous positions of prominence, died
recently In the west He was q drum.
mer boy in the 54th Massachusetts
regiment, and served through the civil
war.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Information comes from very gOOd
source that Ex Congressman George
Fl. White is slated for appointment s'
one Of the auditors of the Treasury, 81
a salary of $4,000 per annum. IhaI
would be about the kind of place 10
give this courageous leader-it Prssr
dent Mckinley has nothing better %
can drep over in bis direction,
The colored American., 1901-04-13
WtU there be q Negro exhibit at
st. Louis?

The owners of the land, the possess
ors of the money, education, and char
acter, the followers of industry, frugal
ity and punctuality will rule a cOun'
try, regardless of color. Those whs
have the most of these ingredients Of
power will govern through the law Of
the survival of the fttest, and no legis'
lation nor agitation can alter the YER
dict of nature, A hint to the wise
ought to be sufficient.
The colored American., 1901-04-13
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. z.

The management of The Colored American has
made arrangements with of the best Cartoonists
in the United States to furnish each week
original cartoon, illustrating some feature of the
race prejudice which exists in this country. 1t
will be a and expensive feature for the
paper, but the large and increasing circulation de
mands the very best. Other new and interesting
features will be added from time to time.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

The man 9chO OaCnS deeds to UaZm
able property and can aorite checks on
q bank IS seldom bnOlon as a ".Jina'
aaad aoiU aoe0er be deprived Of suf.
rage or Iyoched by q mob.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Prof. w. Fl. Richards is favOrably
mentioned for a snug foreign consul
ship. where his courtly manner, dig
ni6ed bearing and profound scholarship
would bring distinction to both the
race and the nation.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

The sad fate Lots wife, who looked
back and was turned to pillar Of saltl
ought to be a warning to all "rubbef
necks!"
The colored American., 1901-04-13

IT nice, domestic man IS seen
dozen tO'o'a frequently along about
'aOao, 1T simply means that the spring
house cleaning season as on.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

Booked 10 ''land'-Ge0. Fl. Whlte}
P B s. Pinchback and I. Thomas
Fortune. .
The colored American., 1901-04-13

The Pen and Pencil Club promi
Ses to be an Associated Press IN COL-
O1'S.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

The crOe0d at the pie counter IS not
so large, but 1t IS paOtOrjOusEy hesaa'
gry QWick service, IT not 6Oa0ati'
faIk, IS the need Of the hour.
The colored American., 1901-04-13

P0trOpaize business houses and -.
sorts aohtch 5'aOite your custom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
CASUALTIES IN MARCH
british LOST NINE OFFICERS AND
1913 MEN KILLED BY BOERS.
Twenty-Six Officers and 27O Men
WoundeL-Gcn. Cotha's Letter
to Lord Kitchener.

LONDON, April 4.-The British casual
ties in South Africa continue high The
totals for the month OF March are: Killed,
officers and 103 men; wounded. 26 officers
and 270 men.
The letter of General Botha, the Boer
commander-in-chief TO Lord Kitchener,
commanding the British forces in South
Africa, preliminary TO the recent peace
meeting, casually referred to in Lieutenant
General Kitcheners report of the negotia-
tions and from .rhich the opponents of
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain hope TO OBJ
tain some clew of the reason of the fail
ure of the conferences, was published as
parliamentary paper this morning. The let
ter is dated at the commandant generals 5
camp. Feb. l3, and commences with a
reference to 1.-The verbal message from
your Excelency." Continuing, the letter
says II have the honor to inform your Ex-
celIency that no desires more than
to bring this bloody strife to an end.
would also very much like TO meet your
Excelency for the purpose of mutual dis
cussion to see If il is not possible to dis
cover terms under which this can be done"
The remainder of the letter of General
Botha is OF no importance. 1t merely sGg-
gests a place of meeting and arrangements
for the guarantee of safe conduct.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
WORTHLESS BONDS.
Million Worth Which Probably Were
Used 90 Make Good a Shortage.

CHICAGO. April 4-Bonds having n pa
per value in excess OF 81 100000 were found
to-day IN the vault Of the Office OF the
city controller by members OF the account
ing firm of Harkins & Sells, which is en-
gagged I'm some expert work on the books
Of the city Of Chicago The bonds were
issued in 1913 by the Chicago & Great
Western Railroad Company. a corporation
which never had any connection whatever
with the present Chicago Great Western
Railroad Company. They bear per cent.
interest aud will mature in 1902. The Chi
cago * Great Western road was a project
which never materialized. IL was 10 run
from the city OF Chicago To the suburb OF
Riverside. twelve miles west. but IL never
ran anywhere. City Treasurer Gage was
a resident of Riverside and was connected
with the railway. President John r. Walsh
cf the Chicago National Bank. said to-
night that the bonds were worthless The
road never amounted To anything" he said.
'.It was never anything but a balloon
scheme. and the securities were. In all prob
ability. turned over 20 the city TO make
good the shortage OF Mr.. Gage"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
NEW HAVEN LINER AGROUND
CHESTER w. CHAPLIN FAST ON THE
ROCKS OF PATIENCE ISLAND.
All the Passengers Taken on and
Sent TO New York-Bids Opened for
Construction Of a. Cruiser.

BELFAST, April 4-The new White Star
built. was successfully launched here this
morning in the presence OF a large and rep
resentative gathering. The christening was
performed b. the Marchioness OF Dufferin.
Among the prominent persons who partici-
pated I'm the ceremony were the Countess
Cadogan. wife OF the lord lieutenant of Ire
land, the Marquis and Marchioness Of Duff
Londonderry. and the Earl and Countess
OF Shaftesbury.
The arrangements for the launching were
similar TO those Of the Oceanic. and the
new vessel glided from the ways and was
pulled up within her own length by drop
ping three pairs OF anchors. The launching
occurred amidst enthusiastic cheers OF the
people and the blowing Of sirens and fog
horns.
The Celtic has nine decks and capacity
for 2,S59 passengers. She will carry a crew
OF 335 men. Her tonnage is 5000 greater
than that OF the Oceanic and nearly double
that of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
and her displacement is l.. 500 greater than
that Of the latter vessels, while her dis
Placement and tonnage. is 10000 over that
of the Great Eastern. The Celtic's dimen-
sions are: Length, 6S09 feet: beam. 70 feet:
depth, AL feet; gross tonnage. 20SS0; net
tonnage. 1860. The Celtic will have a dis
Placement of % 600 tons and Is not Intended
for speed. She is designed as an emigrant
carrier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
FRENCH PREMIER IS ILL
SUFFERING FROM \ SEVERE AFFEC-
TION OF THE THROAT.
PhlegmOn Found Beneath the Tongue
and an Operation Performed
Another Necessary.

PARIS. April 4.-M Waldeck- Rousseau
passed a very bad night His physicians,
ON their arrival at o'clock this morning.
found phlegmon beneath the tongue and de-
cided that an immediate operation was
necessary. This was accomplished under
chloroform. At noon the patient had i'm
proved and was free from fever. The
phlegmon was accompanied by oedema,
which made breathing extremely difficult.
The physicians consider the patients con-
dition more satisfactory. The Cabinet had
been summoned to meet this afternoon, but
the order has been countermanded.
There is no doubt that the affection from
which the premier Is suffering is more
serious than IL shown by the medical bull
letins, and that the trouble is only tenn
porarily held in check by the operation.
This evenings bulletin says: "rhe state
OF the patient is not alarming, and there
is every reason to believe he is bearing
without too much suffering the effects of
to-day's operation. There is no change in
condition. and his strength is we'll MAIN
tanned"
Owing 10 the premier's illness President
Ioubet had kindly suggested the unprece-
dented step OF going himself TO the Min
istry of the Interior TO preside at the Cab
inet council at > o'clock this afternoon.
the idea being TO enable the premier TO be
nresent without leaving his residence. This
suggestion. however, the physicians would
rot allow TO be carried out. and the ar
ranpement was abandoned on announce
nent that another operation must be per-
formed at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
DUEL FOUGHT BY WOMEN
MRS. SEIGLIN CHALLENGED MRS.
pAUGHsON, \ NEIGHBOR.
Girl Gave the Signal and They Fired
Until One FeIf-A6air That
May Involve "a Township

CHICAGO, April A special to the
Record Herald from Newkirk, o. T., says
Mrs. Ella Seiglin and Mrs. Daughson.
living near this city. fought a duel with
revolvers at twenty PAGES yesterday, and
Mrs. Seigln is in "a hospital now, danger
ously, but not necessarily fatally, wounded
Two of her opponents shots lodged I'm her
breast, but she is able to talk volubly and
is anxious to recover that she may again
fight Mrs. Daughson.
"The duel grew out of a long standing
feud between the women, jealousy being the
original cause. Mrs. Daughson lives on
farm just south of the city. and Mrs. Seig-
lin, H. is alleged, has frequently endeavored
tc arouse the temper of her neighbor by
various means, the most effectual being the
claim that she Mrs Seglin) could take
Mrs. Daughson's husband away from his
wife any time she wished. Mrs Daughson
finally appealed TO the courts. and yesteg-
day forenoon Mrs. Seiglin was fined 5000
for trespassing on the Daughson property
ard melting trouble. As soon as she paid
the fine. Mrs. Seiglin drove out to the
Daughson. home. smarting under the loss
of money and the criticism OF the trial
judge.
UP TO the QOOF OF the DauRnSOH
hcme she invited her rival to come out and
fight a duel. Mrs. Daughson promptly ac-
cepted the challenge and came out armed
with a revolver The women then faced
each other fifty feet apart and began shoot
ing, the signal being given by a daughter
o. Mrs Seiglin. who had accompanied her
from town. Each fired three shots without
effect. Then Mrs. Daughson got the range
both striking Mrs. Seiglin I'm the breast.
She fell and Mrs. Daughson assisted i'm
carrying her into the house, where a physi-
clan dressed her wounds, after which she
was conveyed to a hospital
"Now the husbands of the women are
seeking each other. vowing To kill on sight.
The partisans of each woman are also bur-
nishing up their weapons and seeking
trial yesterday the two women attempted
several times to fly at each other and fight
IL out then and there, and the belligerent
spirit permeated the entire courtroom. Mrs
after the first three shots. and that she
win make "A better record when next she
faces Mrs Daughson. The latter has not
get been arrested and grimly remarks that
she has taken the precantion to reload her
revolver and oil its joints, and that she can
be found at home by any one looking for
an argument"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05

officers from the Temple of Heaven were
present. quite a number of German Of
ficers, including members of the field mar
shals staff and a scattering Of French and
japanese.
The French minister and Mrs Plchoh
gave luncheon party in General Chafee
honor Sunday, and several other dinners
and receptions have been and still are pro-
jected for a week to come.
The enlisted men of the command are un-
feignedly delighted over the promotion, for
to them General Chaffee is the exemplifica-
ton of all that a good soldier should be.
And another reason that pleases them IS
the fact that he was once an enlisted man
himself. and in consequence it is also looked
upon as an honor 10 the enlisted men of the
army that one who was once an enlisted
man himself should mount the ladder OF
military renown and succeed to the highest
rank.
Ii is doubtful if there is any man In
Peking so much thought Of liked and re-
spected by the people of all nations as is
General Chaffee. This is not on account
CT his military rank, his nationality even
his personal appearance but Is due. as one
of the ministers said a few days ago. to the
sterling worth Of the man himself his
great-heartedness and his sound common
sense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
be selected under the provisions of the
civil-service act
civil Service i'm .he Philippines.

WASHINGTON. April 4.-The first annual
report of the Philippine Civil-service Board
was received here to-day. 1t says the civil
service act passed before the organization
OF the board is so explicit that many inn
portant questions which otherwise would
have arisen in the preparation OF the rules
were solved by the passage of the act. The
act makes disloyalty TO the United States
as the supreme authority of the islands
complete disqualification for holding Office
Every one examined must first take the
oath Of loyalty. An amendment 10 the act.
made Jan. 20 last to take effect April l,
declares all persons i'm arms against the
United States in the Philippines. and all
persons aiding or abetting them. ineligible
to hold Office. A minimum age limit OF
eighteen years and a maximum of forty
years is fixed for the lower grades. The
act provides for the ultimate classification
all positions in the service. from labor
ers to heads of bureaus and officers, and
the board is empowered TO determine the
efficiency of present and future government
employees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
CUBANS WELL PLEASED
CONFERRED YESTERDAY WITH
GOVERNOR GENERAL WOOD,
Who Explained the PIatt Amendment
and Satisfied the Delegates Uncle
sam Intends No Harm.

HAVANA. April 4.-The so-cailed radical
element i'm the Cuban constitutional con-
vention. including Senors Juan Gomez
Portuendo Aleman and Manduley. held a
conference to-day with Governor General
Wood regarding the Platt amendment
General Wood said that the United States
government intended to deal justly and
honestly by the Cubans and had no desire
10 retain possession of the island. He
pointed out that the Platt amendment was
drawn up primarily with the view to pro-
tecting a weak nation against outsiders as
well as against internal strife and would
not interfere with Cuban independence.
He explained that the Washington inter
probation OF Clause of the scheme of re-
lations was that the United States claimed
the right TO intervene solely for the pur-
pose of preserving the independence of the
island. maintaining an adequate force to
protect life. property and individual liberty,
and completing the obligations imposed by
the treaty Of Paris on the United States.
He expressed the opinion that in drawing
up a treaty many points in the future rela-
tions OF Cuba with the United States might
be more clearly explained to meet present
objections.
The delegates retired apparently pleased
with the interview. Senior Portuendo said
he thought everything would be settled
satisfactorily. He Is in favor of the ap-
pointment OF a commission to go 10 Wash
ington. and expects favorable results from
such step
Orders were issued to-day directing the
holding OF municipal elections throughout
Cuba June l. There will be fifteen days of
registration. beginning April 10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
LINCOLN AND THE SOUTH.
Judge Reagan snys ConSederates
Were Not O6ered 800. OO.oOO.OOO.

HOUSTON. Tex, April 4.-John RI. Rea-
gan. the only surviving member OF the
Confederate Cabinet. has given out a state
ment bearing on the controversy which
has arisen anent the Hampton Roads con-
ference Feb 3. 1865. between President
Lincoln and Secretary Seward as the rep
resentatives OF the Union. and Vice Prcsi-
cent Alexander II. Stephens. Senator r. w.
Hunter and Assistant Secretary OF War
John \. Campbell, 70. the Confederacy
Judge Reagan gives extracts from various
rublic documents and books To prove that
Mr.. Lincoln had no idea OF giving compen-
sation for slaves who were To be freed. or
of treating with the Confederate States as
such. ION the night of the return OF Mr..
stephens from that conference. Judge
Reagan says. "he told Hon. James l.. orr.
senator from South Carolina, that the
Hampton Roads conference was fruitless
and hopeless. because Mr.. Lincoln offered
the Confederacy nothing but unconditional
submission The same thing was told to
r b. Saxton. a Confederate congressman
from Texas. who wrote of the interview to
Judge Reagan.
Shortly after the war Judge Reagan be-
came involved In "A controversy becau3e he
denied that President Lincoln had offered
$500 O0O. 900 II the COnfedcrates would aban-
don the war and come into the Union \
letter was written TO Mr.. stephens BY
Stephen w. Blount. OF ST. Augustine. ask
ing him whether such an offer had been
rladc. Mr.. stephens wrote him that tue
statement was untrue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
IN HONOR OF CHAFFEE.


Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
PEKING, Feb. 1.-THE past week has
practically been devoted socially In Peking
TO General Chaffee I'm honor of his promo
tion 10 the rank of major general I'm the
regular army. The American camp at the
Temple OF Agriculture held a reception IN
his honor al the club. at which every Of
fcer and American civilian I'm Peking was
present 10 congratulate him. and a good
deal Of enthusiasm was displayed
United States Minister and Mrs Conger
gave dinner party Saturday night. Feb.
3. IN the generals honor. after which there
was a smoker al the American club. which
was pretty generally attended by foreign
officers. Owing To the dinner, "a was late
before General Chaffee put In his appes :
ance-shortly after II O'Clock As soon as
~ was known that he was coming through
the gates preparations were made 10 re-
celve him IN style and an international
guard OF honor was formed. the command
Ing officer of which was the British Cen
eral Richardson. the band playing Hail
10 the Chief and afterward HE s a Jolly
Good Fellow" General Richardson led the
cheering which followed the closing bars
OF the music and which was long and pro-
nounced. and General chaffee was evident
ly. although very much pleased. visibly
affected. Fully four-nfths OF the British