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The colored American., 1901-08-31

the floor. He never rists without hav-
ing something to say and usually says
It in the choicest Of English and in q
way to impress all who hear him. MIR.
Napier was greatly sought by the inter-
viewers and the members Of the local
ar d associated press
Lawyer Giles 3. JacksOn's speech In
nominating Z chmond as the next
place of meeting was full Of wit and
bumOr. So enthusiastic was Mr.. Jack
son In securing Richmond as the next
place Of meeting that, after Richmond
had been voted the place, Mr.. Jackson
continued to make speeches in favor OF
holding the Convention at Richmond.
A notable figure at the convention
was Mr. Lloyd q Wheeler, ore OF Chi
csgO's leading meTchs Mt tailor's, whose
place OF business is 119 Dearborn street
MIR. Wheeler is q man of greatseXecutive
ability He made his office the head
quarters for the delegates until they
secured places and was on hand at all
hours during the entire session Of the
league meeting.
Mr.. TheO. W. JOres, chairman of the
Cook county league, was in evidence
at all times 1t was through him that
the splendid reception was given the
delegates. Mr.. Jonts is one OF the solid
citizens of ChicTgo and conducts one Of
the largest businesses OF its kind in
Cook County. He can move anything
rom a brick 10 block. The de!ee ates
to the convention are loud in their
priase Of his splendid work.
Mr.. A. n. Johnson, the Ape llO OF
Mobile, Ala, editor, druggist, under
taker and all around business man,
was cas- Iy the wit of the convention.
MF. johnson is both young and hand
some. but proceeded at the very start
to make himself unpopular with the
women. He won his way back into the
good gTaces Of the ladies however be-
fore the convention Was over.
Judge Mifflin w. Gibbs. u. 5. Consul
to Madagascar and for years receiver Of
puuIic money In Little Rock, Ark
made one OF the best imprOmtU
speeches of the convention. The judge
is.hearing his eightieth mile stone but
The colored American., 1901-08-31

-, Every paper which was read was
.IGR, s6iH, eIoquently and witsily discussed
40 s0l{f {be delegates on the floor. Among
Dy 'n0 nn0orticnlarly bright stars in this
tnS of orators were: DR.. Robert +,
galad1I gSSd IF Nashville, Tenn; A II. John
BOY" Mobile. NJ Ala George E Jones,
SOL g3I.io Rock, ARK; J. G Napier, Nash
Lntl0 nIa Tenn., ram Martin Ferguson, Jack"
VIZ V0;lie Fl3.:Dr D. P. Robinson, Lex
sOnIlL'N snton XVI. F. Bradley, Ksssss City,
Mo Mrs. M. A. KoGlnsoni L.. Of ieIn"nts Louls,
Mo-, Mo and last but not least the delega6e g
Trom tr1 Boston, Mr.. Allen. 1.-THE DIAMOND
prof Washington makes a capital
nregiding officer.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
DRESSMAKING ACADEMY.

The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfecs
t1on Tailor System Nine J. a. SmaIlwooa,
Sole Agent 1873 Madison street. northwest,
Morning class from Q q. m. to 1p,m.
Afternoon class to D. m. daily,
Evenings from 7.SO to 10 o'clock.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Dress
makers and ladies who wish to do their own
dressmaking.
AS-WANTED-TO learn the wonderful De
Lam OrtOn French Perfection Tailor System.
Seamless BaEQues without one inch of visible
seam, in lining or goods, not even on the
shoulder, Successful dresSma king REQUIRES as
much earnest progressive study as success
1ul work In any OF the professions. No detail
ts too small to be look ed after. We teach you
to make dresses with or without seam and
guarantee perfect fits, and complete your
course with q diploma.
+ Pupils can enter at any time.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

sueclnct but interesting account Of the
.OImlng Of HObsOn OIty. Mr.. Davis be-
VSme so enthusiast tic that he evidently
Itolgot be was at the league and thought
ae was IN the Iulpit, He preache d q
sCCd Methodist sermon.
MT D. Paiterso on, a successful
carnage manufacturer of Greer fit Id,
Unlo, not only read coed paper but
Nc, %aS active in many Of the dc bates and
s5;y I5n;Cusslon. He CLOS sCd lances with
tult0r Fortune a number Of times and
= Inc last bout csme out best. Mr..
r'iOne - attributed his Gefeat, however
lbs pIeFidjrg officer
non, ), Z. Napier of NsE hvilie, Tenn,
Sss VAs OF the mtst popular men Or
The colored American., 1901-08-31
THE KEYSTONE PA RIA.

The Keystone Park, Suitland. Md will be open
and ready for business June Ist c0mmodious
house with large and improved premises, plenty OF
II esh water with garden and chickens where a
mum Der Of select couples people can be accomo-
dated Everything is strictly first class. The
RouteRH- Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave-.
bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight
road and watch the signs. Private parties will ba
met at the bridge with conveyanCes. For those
who desire to spend the heated term arrangements
will be made for trips morning and evening.
For further information apply 443 ST.. S. w.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Barber W ante q.

WANNLKD-A good barber A good reliable bar
Der married man preferred, can secure hrst
class and permanent position if good reference is
furnished. W ages $40 per week in the winter and
SII per week in June July and august For fur
ther information address, u. G. CHAMPION, Ty-
rome, Pa.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

WANTED-Table boaTders or meals sent to
residences. First class and reasonable. 2II2 18th
n. W city.
WANrED-A Business Partner. man with $500
or more will find good opportunity for business
Investment The business is we'll established and
the right man will be given employment in re-
sponsible place. For particulars, address, Busi-
ness" care Of this Office.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

Large furnished room, suitable for two gentle
men or two ladies' House with all modern i'm.
provements- situation convenient to cars.
Call II2I 10TH W.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

WANTED-Persons having rooms to rent to fami-
lies, to young men to young women, can get ten
ants by advertising in this column.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Agents Wanted,

Active agents are wanted in every city and town
In the United States for The ColoTed American
the greatest and newsiest ColoTed newspaper pub
lished. Write for terms. Address The CoIorec
American 45o c street. q. ~, Washington. D. q.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

ROOMS FOR RENT~Communicating rooms at
zI1o Street Terms moderate. All modern inn
provements. Refernce required. II.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

nyou have spare room that you would like to
rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The
CoIored American.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Hotel Alexandria

CAPE MAY POINT, J.
This beautiful Cottage is now open for the ac-
commodation Of the general public. Everything
strictly first class. For terms, ETC., address.
MRS. ALICE CHEW,
Cane Nav Point, n. J
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Wanted a Partn ar.

Wanted a partner for a business already estab-
lished and paying we'll Must have some cash
and be able to take position on salary Address
c. care this office. (ConhdentiaD
The colored American., 1901-08-31

An active, energetic young man who has some
experience as collector and who can ride bicycle
can find employment at this Office if he desires to
work
Wanted Rooms.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Help Wanted.

Do you want work? Do you want a job II 30,
advertise in these columns
The colored American., 1901-08-31

Wanted an active, intelligent young man to coll
lect for reliable business firm. Good place for
the right man. Address c. care this office.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
Summons.

STATE OF CoLoRApo,
County of Fremont SIS.
In the County Court
Mary c. Thomas, Plaintiff,
Versus bSummons
George Thomas, Defendant.
The people OF the State of Colorado.
10 George Thomas, the defendant above
named, Or citing:
You are hereby required to appear In an
action brought against you by the above
naned plalntic, In the County Court of Fre-
mont County, state Of Colorado, and anawer
the complaint therein within thirty days
after the service hereof. IL served within
the state of Colorado or by publication; or.
II served out of the state of Colorado within
nfty days a ter IN. service hereof. exclusive
Of the day of service; or said action may be
res q arly set for trial the same ns though
such appearance had been made and issue
had been Joined on such complaint
The said action Is brought by plaintiff to
obtain decree of divorce. dissoivtng the
plaintiff and defendant, on the ground OF
desertion- Plaintiff further prays Judgment
Tor costs in this action and that she be pef-
mitted TO resume her former name of Mary
Q. Holmes as will more fully appear from
complaint IN said action to which refereaco
Is here made and copy of which is hereto
And you are hereby notified that II you fail
to appear. and TO answer the said complaint
a. above required. the said plaintiff will ap-
nanded-
Given under my hand and the seal Of said
Co r., at Canon City in said County. this
18th day of November. A D.. 800
Judge and Acting Clerk
First pub. Dec- -, Isoe
Last pub jan q. lsol-
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
FACTS ABOUT THE TEETH.

Big teeth and square Jaws are al
ways found with low foreheads and
small craniums.
The substitution of porcelain filing
for gold or amalgam is The dream of
the dental scientist
A Montana dentists outfit consists
OF stout twine. perforated bullets. and
a single barreled pistol.
Wetting tooth brush and dipping
it in salt will be found very effective
in the removal of tartar.
Imperfect teeth are a sure sign Of
civilization Perfect teeth are found.
as rule, only among savages.
The implantation of teeth is not yet
success Not over one tooth in If
teen takes root and fourishes.
George Washington wore false teeth,
and two sets of them are owned in
Baltimore as valuable heirlooms
The Talmud allowed Jewish women
to go abroad on the Sabbath with
their false golden or silver teeth"
Dental science was utterly lost to the
world for 1000 years, or during the
dark ages. and only revived in 100.
Homer says that Aesculapius, in 100
B. c.. used narcotic when performing
such painful operations as tooth draw
ing.
Women dentists have ceased to at
tract attention as a novelty. there be-
ing now over 400 of the sex engaged
in the profession.
Modern dentists can remedy crooked
OF projecting jaws by special applianc-
es that gradually train the jaws into
their normal position.
Out of one hundred teeth of adults
that Twenty-Five years ago would have
been ruthlessly extracted. ninety-nine
are now saved by science
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
THOUGHTS FOR EVERY DAY.

"Ah," said Reputation. signing. lit is
easy OF discerning,
Each OF you may freely wander, with
prospect of returning.
But. l pray you. guard me closely, for
in spite Of your endeavor,f
II you miss me but one moment am
gone. and gone forever"
Retire within thyself and thou wilt
discover how small a stock is there
Persius.
Love is like nne china; you may
break Il and It meay be mended, but
the cracks are still there.
The race Ia not always to the swift;
1t often depends on the character OF
the man in the Judges stand.
A man who understands human ma
turs never places much confidence In
another man who makes an excuse for
attending = circus.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
a FEW IFS.

II work was play iqS q
II all "art" was art
II reputation WINS all
II unity was universal
II people would only think
II Justice had speed record
II Eve had not eaten the apple
II some clubs were not sticks
If all tears were those Of Joy
II everybody thought as we do
II everyone we write was right
II Milwaukee had street manners
II life was reduced to considera-
ton
If the. anchor of hope never
dragged
If the bandage would slip from jus
tice's eyes
If good Intentions always meant
good deeds
II some human bones we're not dia-
mond drills
II some tender hearts aid not wear
rough masks
If some people were as tough as they
think they are
II the Bible was as popular as the
sporting column
II some lanes turned sooner and
some not so soon
II the human world was as square
as the physical is round
If opinions were always based on
thought and knowledge-
If the most valued gifts, articles and
men. were valued the highest
II more of us observed the law with
out thought Of its punishment-
II arms de armour" were not as
dangerous to peace as arms de ar
NEE
IL Cupid had fewer such agents as
Venus and Mars and more such as
Balder--
II acts bringing mental pain could
be punished as art acts that bring
physical pain
How different this old world would
be.-Milwaukee Journal.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
SCRAPS.

The vast majority of Hindoos do not
drink intoxicants-
In Prussia an income tax is levied
on all whose income exceeds s225 a
year.
New York city owes more by $780,
O00, 900 than all the forty-fiye states in
the union together.
In 1890 the mineral production of the
ua3ted States amounted to s6ls, ,ooo, 900
~ in 1893 to ss7s. .OoO. 900.
Health authorities estimate that ten
per cent of the men who go to Cape
Nome never come back alive.
There were 574 lady patentees out of
$4,000 applications at the British pa
tent Offices during the last year.
The British claim to control the gold
fish market of the world The fish are
getting scarce and the price has
doubled
A shipment of 100000 young peach
trees from Georgia nurseries. bound
for Cape Colony and Natal. South AZ
rica. will be made soon
The high wind recently at Cumber-
land, Nd. blew a flock of wild turkeys
into the streets, and quite number Of
the stragglers were captured
The Japanese, 1t is said. have accept
ed the kindergarten principles with en-
thusiasm, and thus new field of work
is prepared for japanese women.
Seventeen per cent Of the population
Of Michigan is enrolled in the Sunday
schools. The average for the states
and territories of the union is 16 per
cent
The proposition for the construction
of floating machine shop for the use
Of the squadrons in various parts OF
the world is receiving earnest atten-
tion.
The officers of the Michigan agricul-
tural experiment station are trying
to make 1t generally known that the
upper peninsula is splendid territory
for farming.
Eleven Indian languages are still
spoken in Mexico.-Indianapo News.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
STAGE WHISPERS.

Cora urquhart was 16 years Of age
when she married James Brown Pot
ter.
Efie Shannon. 1t is said, is to play
Juliet to Herbert Kelcey's Romeo next
season.
THE Casino Girl will shortly be
played In Australia by an American
company.
Frank Mckee has secured the Eng
lish rights to Janice Meredith" and
Mary Mannerins may present the play
on the other side.
Julia Arthur has denied the recently
published reports that she con,em-
plates an early return to the stage TO
appear as Hamlet She Intends to
spend the winter in the southwest and
in Mexico.
Peter F. Daley is another OF the
comedians who have been connected
with Rice's "Evangeline" In the course
OF Its career upon the stage. Henry <.
Dfxey and Richard Golden started in
theatrical life as a hcifer, and Nat C.
Goodwin, William H. Crane. George A.
Schiller and many others have made
their starts In this extravaganza. lie
Blanc wns the part that Mr.. DALEY
played, and he was one of the funniest
exponents of the character that the
piece had.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
COST A FORTUNE.
Duke of Marlborough Treasure Worth
= kinK-s Ransom.

Duke of MarIborough's Treasure Worth
king-s Ransom.
The eostliest picture in the world is
owned by the Duke of Marlborough.
who has large and very expensive
collection of pictures which has come
down to him from the original Duke
OF Marlborough. The rarest of them is
the Blenheim Madonna" painted by
Raphael in 1907 and now valued at
sS5o.ooo. The picture was originally
painted for the Church of the Servi at
Perugia. Ii is eight feet high. repre-
senting the madonna and child seated
on a throne. with a figure of St John
the Baptist ON the left and that of old
St Nicholas of Bari on the right, the
last two being life size. Its high value
is due to the fact that 1t is one OF the
best preserved of the pictures of Ra-
phael which are now In existence II
has been proposed that the British
government buy this picture. Blen-
helm palace is so called in honor of
the battle which the English, under
the Duke of Marlborough. won over
the French. and was given to the great
soldier by Queen Anne Every year
little flag worked with a fieur-de-lis is
sent to Windsor castle by way Of rent
and hung upon the walls of the castle.
st Louis Globe-Democrat-
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
tn. Preacher wa. Glad sh. s~or.

Inc RfrACnef was StAu ene sWof@
The daughter of a well-known cler-
gyman in Washington had a severe at
tack Of scarlet fever when she was 8
years old. which resulted in deafness
Up to that time she had been a regular
little chatterbox, doing her infantile
best to carry out the proverbial Being
a woman she'll talk forever" Upon
her recovery her parents were nearly
heartbroken to find that she had not
only lost her hearing but the power OF
speech as well. Whether she had real
ly forgotten how to talk or whether
1t was obstinacy or lack OF confidence
they could not determine. but despite
all efforts OF the best tutors the child
remained mute. One day when she
was nearly 10 years of age she was
playing with cat, and with as much
cruelty as though she were of the
sterner sex. she used his tail as a
handle with which to pick II up. The
poor animal, not appreciating the
economic use of the aforesaid
tail, inflicted deep scratch
across the chubby little hand Damn
that cat," she said. fiinging IT down.
And her father. devout clergyman as
he was. clasped his hands. and. rais-
ing his eyes to heaven. exclaimed:
Thank God. that child has spoken al
lastr-Detroit Free Press.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
FAT OF LAND.

Natives of Burgundy Well Provided with
Edible Nsesssitie~-
In the morning many eat gaudes, a
portage made OF Indian corn -four
mixed with milk. or soup maigre with
a peculiar kind. homemade. called
fromage fort, a well deserved name,
for ] have never seen a woman par
take OF It II is made OF dried curds
and old goats cheese, kept in wood
ashes for a year. the two grated and
mixed together with salt. pepper,
brandy and sometimes garlic When
II has subsidized the whole presents the
appearance OF yellowish. sticky. strong
smelling. curdled cream-far from ap-
petizing. in my opinion. which is not,
however that of a great many male
Busgundians. White wine is the gem
midday meal there is often salt pork
tcured at home). boiled with different
kinds OF vegetables-cabbages. pota-
toes. turnips, beans. carrots or peas
the broth being utilized for soup in the
evening. As a change. the wives pre-
pare occasionally a ragout de mutton.
sometimes a pot au feu for Sunday
dinner. and the people thereabout. be-
Ing extremely sociable. they invite
esrh other frequently. and do not mind
sacrificing ducks. fowls, geese. pigeons
or rabbits In honor of their guests,
says a writer in Blackwood's Maga-
zine. Large quantities of salads. rad
ishes and fruit are eateL in their sea-
sou. and eggs. milk. curds and cream
throughout the year. Mercerey pro-
duces vast quantities of fruits-apples.
pears. cherries. apricots. almonds. nuts
and medlars: but its peaches are de-
servedly renowned. They are grown
as hardy fruit In the vineyards. and
receive the suns rays without shelter
OF any kind; the warm showers OF
hunderstorms very frequent there).
wash the dust from their velvet coats,
while the soft summer breezes soon
dry on all moisture, leaving them at
last in the perfection OF their delicious
ripeness and purpie-hued beauty.
These are the edible peaches There
is another sort called white ones, used
for making brandy. but seldom eaten,
being greatly inferior to the red kind.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
DIRT EATERS.
ne 0rsnsdtnss In ths West Indiss Havs
Many of Them q

he 0rensdtnss In ths West Indies HAvs
Many of Them q
You can't convince the coolie of the
Grenadine Islands, West Indies. that
there Is any harm in eating dirt. HIS
own diseases ought to convince him
but they don't The rest Of their diet
b simple and meagre. For the most
part they are vegetarians. They eat
rice, peas, curry and ghee, specially
prepared butter in great use. Most
protesting vegetarians do not exclude
from their diet milk and eggs. but
these coolies will not touch either. ex-
:ept when they are in hospital and
forced to do SO. To hard workers in
the cane fields under a scorching tropi-
.al sun such frugal diet cannot be
supposed to be productive of health
Or robustness. And when to this sort
Of food is added the luxuries of dirt
eating, 1t is no wonder that these cool
les are bloodless and stiff-jointed.
These Ills are characteristic OF the
race.
Coolie patients in the English hos
pitfalls Of Carriacou. one of the Grena-
dine islands. frequently are found to
have gravel hidden in their clothing.
and they cry and beg for 1t like the
morphine eater for his dope. This
stuff which they eat is a soft, slate
colored or grayish stone. Sometimes
the pulverized dirt is made into cakes.
II there isn't much of this to be had.
the coolies eat rags. paper and coke.
A coolie who is well along in the art
of dirt eating Ia swollen all over the
body, and the muscles of his legs are
tense. His face is puffy and has dis
tressing look of WEAKNESS and prema-
ture age. He Is short of breath. and is
unable TO speak. SO that he has to
make signs to indicate his condition
His tongue is swollen and fiabby and
lies in the floor of his mouth. from
which -he cannot raise 1t, from pure
weakness. II is marked strongly with
Impressions of the teeth He has Sc
we're headaches, dimness of sight and
pains In the abdomen. His skin is
thin, habby and lacking In firmness.
and even in the case Of children feels
like the skin of an aged person. The
complexion is pasty.
But to have the diseases incident to
dirt eating 1t is not necessary to eat
dirt Intentionally. Laborers in the
fields. who rarely wash their hands,
have been known to take enough dirt
into their stomach by handling their
food with their unwashed hands to ac-
Qui7e all the ills which afiiict those
who eat dirt because they like it.
Cañon City record., 1901-01-24
NOTICE

The undersigned. being the directors OF
The Canon Ladies' Library Association. In
Il Of an act of the General Assembly OF tie
state of Colorado, entitled, An Act Concern
ing Free Public Libraries and RoaAing
Rooms in Cities and Incorporafed Towns.s
approved April 10. A. D. 1883. do hereby call
meeting of all the member. Of aaid Tho
Canon Ladies Library AssOctafton. 70 b
hell at the rooms of s.id library. sn fuos-
the hour of four O'Clock n the aftornooa q
said dAy. for the purpose of conDkdoffng IL
question Of whether said The Canon Lnd1oD'
Library AssociAtioa will sell TO The Doae9
of Directors of the Public Library Of ~
City of Canon City. the boo and poRio9lonD
now constituting the library OF SAID 3no
Canon Ladies' Library Association, IN on0r
shall be permitted by Law. upoa said ol1y e
Canon City for the support of TIE aa1o< on31
graut to cortiuue 30 lo04 - ea3d O1ey -
Canon City shall regularly In each year 1Dvy
library. and, sl.o for the purpo6o Of ooone6-
erfng the question of leasing the ou11d1nR.
furniture AID dxrurea now occupfe0 n26
a.soeia,iea 10 aid me so~rd os pirSsessy
Of the Public Library OF the City 81 Canoa
City, for the term OF 1--WE years. provfd1na
that If the grant Of the library hereinbafoga
OF said term OF ave years. thai thea ssit
lease shall also cease and deeorniDo.
And each member of said The Cnnox
Ladies' Library Assocfaticn ID hereby noe1
ned that said n.etinf will - held - IL
time and place and Tor the object abovs
Dated. Canon city. Colorado. Dseenss,
18th, A. D. isoo-
Ms y. NJ RAosDALn. Pros-,
KIrTIs KonLAAx. lat vice.
Directors BLANCHE g. 0IDapu. nd Vice,
caRRIIC- Dousn. rreasursf.
First pub Jan s.
Last pub Jan 81