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Travelling Habits Of Wild Oats.

Get n head of wild oats and lay it on
the table overnight. first moistening
the oats. Next morning you will dis
cover that the head Of oats has crawled
off the table and likely enough has
made tracks for the outside door. This
peculiar gift of travc-,ng lies in the
spikes that extend from the coverings
of the grains. AS the moisture soaks
into the head OF oats it swells and
the spikes change position in such
way as to set the head to tumbllns
over and over sidewise. The larger
and coarser varieties of wild oats have
this power of locomotion developed to
a remarkable degree, and even domes'
tic oats will develop it if allowed by
neglect to degenerate. Gp down into
the fence corners of the oatfield and
see If you cannot find long and we'll
bearded head of tame" oats that has
been allowed to grow wild. Then take
it home and try the experiment.
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interest Until the man in shirt waist
no longer attracts attention on the
street. Since this-article of wearing
apparel has come to stay the e>inyel!or
has taken it in hand t. improve on the
original style, and add to the comfort
to be derived from the garment. Miles
e. Johnson has just been granted
patent on the shirt waist pictured
herewith, which comprises something
more than a plain row Of tucks. These
tucks are a deception to the eye, for
they are in reality series Of separate
strip of cloth, overlapping each other
at the edges and attached to a num-
Der of vertical strips underneath,
which serve to hold the tucks in place,
without interfering with the free cir
culation of air underneath the waist.
The movements of the wearer's body
cause the tucks to .xr md and con-
tract, and this motion keeps up cir.
culation Of :.ir around the body.
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linen factory at S1.20 per week. The
first money he received was given to
his mother.
During young Carnegie's employ
ment as bobbin boy he had learned to
run a small steam engine in the cellar
Of the factory. His employer, finding
he possessed this knowledge. took him
from his post in the mill and relegat-
ed him to the dingy cellar, giving him
charge of the engine.
The position did not suit Carnegie.
Fe wanted light and coagenial asso-
citation. One day when out on his
~"forty minutes leave" for lunch he
applied for a position as messenger
boy in. the Ohio Telegraph Company.
He was engaged at salary of $3.50
per week.
Mr.. James Reid, superintendent of
the Office, speaking of, Carnegie at
this time, said: ~ liked the boys
face, and it was easy to see that
though he was little he was full Of
spirit. He had not been with me a
month when he began to ask If I
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KITE WITH PROPELLER.
Revolving Blades Which Carry It to the
Higher Currents.

Higher Currents.
First get two sticks Of wood, bam-
boo Is best, Of about one-eighth inch
in diameter and six and three-quarter
inches long. A large-sized cork is es-
sentiAl, at least an inch in diameter,
off which cut section three-eighths
Of an inch thick, which divide into two
equal parts. Burn a one-quarter-inch
hole through the centre section. with
two smaller holes on either side, but
not quite through. Follow the same
course with the other section, but omit
the middle hole. As shown in the illus
tration, insert the two bamboo sticks
in the side holes, gluing them fast,
then take a piece OF wire, bending it
as Fig. 1. Put this through the hole
and bend hook on the lower end Of it.
Next bend another wire, making
small hook in one end, drive it through
the other cork section, from the out
side in, and jab the point of the hook
into the section so the wire cannot
turn. When this Is finished bend a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-08
One on the Tenant.

Landlord-'I just came over to tell
you that I've decided to raise your"
Tenant Gnterrupting) We'll. you
needn't bother about it. I've decided to
move"
l. ndlord-"Oh! I merely desired to
say that I have decided to raise your
porch where it seems to sag there at
the corner, and also to paper the bed
rooms, but. of course. you will not.
since you have decided to move. care
to hear anything further about my
plans. Good day. hope you will liks
1t where you're going"
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scribcd by Madame la Mode for
misses skirts, according to their
years. Observe that it Is a gradual
descent from four to sixteen.
This seasons mode in childr,n's
skirts under ten years old appears
scarcely more than ruftles, because the
French model of very long waist and
short skirt is the correct juvenile
vogue. ',he bottoms of the skirts are
made very bouffant, too, so they stand
out we'll from the sash that is usually
worn to define where waist and skirt
ioiD
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The Ancient Medical School.

1t is said that there Is still stano.
ing in the Island Of Cos tree as
which tradition says that under its
spreading boughs Hippocrates taught
the art of healing nearly 25OO years
ago. 1t is plane tree; its leaves
come out every spring, but the two
largest branches have been shored up
by pillars of brick. Will any traveller
visiting Cos inquire about this most
venerable medical school? - British
Medical Journal.
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SONG OF lOWLY LIFE.

I wouldn't be a millionaire,
I wouldn't ask for fame,
I wouldn't soldiers laurels wear
Nor ask ones honored name; ..
I'd rather have what God has sent
Me, peaceful life, if low,
So write me down that I'm content
With being Mamie's beau.
I wouldn't wear kingly crown,
wouldn't be knight,
For in those walks to win renoWn
A fellow has to fight.
I like too we'll my neck, guess,
But more than that, know,
I like the supreme happiness
OF being Mamie's beau.
We're of the ccnmon folk, It's true,
We haven't fame or wealth.,
But Mamie hath two eyes of blue,
And IL have my health! ,
I'm lord DER loves domain, beside,
Where fields of kisses grow;
So write me down as satisfied
With being Mamie's beau.
Roy Farrell Greene, in Leslie's Weekly.
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apparatus and the little hood on the
top enables the operator to watch the
various steps in developing and fix
ing In addition to this, this piece Of
apparatus is collapsible, so that one
can conveniently pack it when going
on a tour. The illustrations show it
open ready for use and closed for car
ryino.
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Wheels and Wheels.

The woman who had been abroad
was describing some Of the sights Of
her trip to her friends. But what
pleased me as much as anything" she
continu +, "was the wonderful clock
at Strasburg."
"Oh. how I should love to see it,
grshed the girl in pink. II am so
interested in such things. And did you
see the celebrated watch on the Rhine,
toow-kansas City Star.
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would teach him how to telegraph. I
began to instruct him and found him
an apt pupil. He spent all his spare
time in practice, sending and receiving
by sound and not by tape, as was
largely the custom in those days.
Carnegie's father died at this time
GS52), when Andrew was but fifteen
years old, and the responsibility Of
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Too Good a Chance to Miss.

Too Good q Chance to Miss.
"Arabella rather startled the club"
"How?"
"Well. she was to have a paper on
The Functions Of : Fiction and she
came up with one on the Fictions Of
Functions '"-Detroit Free Press.
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Couldn't Be Done.

Ostensible Head of the Family
maria, there was book agent around
to-day who wanted to sell me work
on etiquette and good behavior.
Teaches it in six lessons. I told him
I'd ask you if you thought we wanted
it." :;
Real Head-"It's a humbug. John.
1t can't be taught in six lessons. I've
been trying to teach it to you for
sixteen years. and haven't succeeded
yet."-Chicago Tribune.
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Comfort For the Stronger Sex.

The crusade of the shirt waist for
men began in earnest last summer.
and as the wearers seemed to derive
solid comfort from the innovation it
is likely that the battle will be waged
again the coming season with renewed
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saw light. The Carnegie house was
of the rebellious republican stripe and
was known to have a rebel flag in the
garret. This made trouble and event.
ually landed an uncle in the "gaol."
In the course of time Carnegie THRIFT
made itself felt. The weaver became
the proprietor of four damask looms
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His Voiceless Grief.

Tile S - "Tyrder looked very sad
when he heard that telepbon.ag across
the ocean is possible"
Crustham-"I suppose he did, poor
fellow. 1t will be an unhappy day fo-
I'm when he cannot get beyond the
reach Of his wife's voice"-Harrers
Bazaar.
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Her Opinions.

Husband-"I wonder why it is that
all the misers we read of are old bach
elors?"
Wife-"Oh, married misers are so
common they are not worth mention
ing."-Chicago News.
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A Pointer For the OK.

It has been found in Germany that
camels are superior animals for farm
labor. If the oxen wish to keep their
jobs they will have to hump them
Transcript
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A Bad Sign.

~ Dau
Clara-"I am afraid that Charley
Stretcher isn't going to make q good
husband for Sadie"
Maud-"Why not?"
Clara-"She tells me that when they
came back from their wedding tril
he had some money left."-Puck.
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.AUcHTER.PRovoKINc STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.

Trom Our Own Omar-Leader-Dssire-
Lapse in Juxtaposition-Wanting Thaf
ts Worth While-E1act Statistics-Tho
Worst OF His Sort-Impossible, Etc.
You walk the floor at night and fret-but
wait!
The one you carry will, as sure as fate,
Walk with his child, cen as your father
did
Relentless time avenges soon or late!
Chicago Record'Herald.
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(the eldest son, aged eleven years. and
Thomas, who died a few years after
the Carnegies came to America.
The early education Of Andrew Car.

negie was entirely in the hands Of his
mother. Into his mind she inculcated
a deep love for Robert Burns.
So poor was the family on reaching
Pittsburg that young Andrew was
obliged to be put to work. His first
employment was as bobbin boy in
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-08

The production Of natural vegetable
indigo, obtained by fermenting the
leaves of the plant, is said to equal to-
day the entire worlds production of
other dyeStuffs.
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Bitterness.

'I saw a blind man the other day."
said the beautiful young woman who
had become the wife Of tottering old
millionaire, "who could count money
rs rapidly as anybody, merely by feel
ing it." "a
Indeed replied the young man
who had been engaged to her-"just
like love, wasn't he?"
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Doctors Agree.

Towne "The doctors have finally
agreed upon the cause of jones's ILL
ness"
Browne They've held another con-
sultation, eh?"
Towne-"No; a post-mortem."-Phil-
'delphia Press. ;s-,;"
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impossible.

Fond Father - Johnnie, you must
never talk when your mother is speak
ing" - .-.
Johnny Jumpuppe-"I know; there
amt no chance then, is there, paw.T-
Ohio State Journal.
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Skirts Lower With Years.

This little sketch will prove great
aid to mothers in preparing the spring
wardrobes Of their girls Of various
ages, as 1t gives the proper length pre-
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A Smooth Answer.

He-"Do you think you really need a
new dress now"
She "You don't know anything
about it. I wish I had known Defors
I married you what stupid you are"
He-"You might haEe~ ~gGeSsedS
easily when offered to marry you."-
Pick-Me-Up.
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The Worst Of His Sort.

Wigg-"Longbow is hard case" I
Wagg-"I should say he is. The
only time ever saw him embarra: ed
was once when he was caught telling
the truth" h."-Philadelphia Record.
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Wanting That is Worth While.

He-"Marry me and you shall want
for nothing"
She-"I don't want to want for moth
ing. I want to want for something /
want."-Philadelph Record.
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negies went directly to relatives living
near Pittsburg. The family Of which
Andrew was member consisted of
four persons. father. mother Andrew
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Exact St2tistiI

"I(can tell you." said he, chow much
water runs over Niagara Falls to a
quart"
"How much" asked she. II,
1.-TWO pints."-Chicago Journal.
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A Reason,

"Why DO literary we .en sometimes
write essays on is Marriage a Fail
ure?" asked Maude.
"I don't know" answered Mamie.
"but think it is because they stay at
home improving their minds when
they ought to be playing golf OF riC-
ing in automobiles" - Washington
Star.
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Portable Dark Room.

A firm in Worcester, Mass, recently
placed upon the American market a
patented device that will prove Of
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From bobbin boy in linen factory
to multi-millionaire. Such is the story
of Andrew Carnegie. 1t is not a tale
of inherited wealth, nor is it on, G
luck. He started on the lowermost
round of the ladder and worked to the
top-all within sixty-four years.
With the money accumulated by the
sale of his effects the elder Carnegie
purchased passage to America on a
sailing ship in 194S. The voyage oc-
cupied seven weeks.
On reaching this country the Car
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value to those enthusiasts who have
no adequate dark room facilities. 1t
is thoroughly practical, simple in con-
struction and equally adapted for use
by day or by artificial light. The arms
are thrust through the sleeves on the
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Leader-Besire.

"Somehow or other, my desire c.
ways keeps pace with my income"
you're lucky to drive such a teamt
drive mine tandem."-Puck.
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and employed two or three appre-
tices. He celebrated his prosperity
by moving downstairs, where he paid
f5 Cd. rent instead Of i3-say. about
S25. He had two rooms to accommo-
date his growing family. Recently
Mr.. Carnegie purchased his birthplace
and that upper room is now sacredly
vacant.
Two things make the year 1S4S ia
nous. During that year revolution
shook every throne in Europe, and
William Carnegie, his wife. Tom and
Andrew Carnegie emigrated to Amer
lea. The steam looms made unprolta-
BILE the business Of the small manufac-
turers. The weaver of Noodle street
had been obliged to sell his four dam
ask looms and turn his face to the
West. He secured a job in Pennsyl-
vania wooden mill. Tom and Andrew
became bobbin boys
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A Lapse in Juxtaposition,

"Here, who did this?" !
"What?"
"Why, put this fresh-eggs ADVERTISE
ment in the antiquity column. ."-Chl-
cago Record Herald.
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the family support fell upon the lads
shoulders. He obtained position as
operator at $25 per month.
When Andrew Carnegie was eigh-
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The recent successes of the demo-
Gratis in the municipal elections in Chi
cago, Cleveland. Columbus, St. Louis
and other points, have done much to
revive the dropping faith of the un'
terrified" and the colored contingent
of the party, which went to pieces after
the November landslide are prickiDg
up their ears for a call to headquar
tiers. 1t looks as if our esteemed friend
and contemporary, Mr., Alexander Ev
ergreen Manning, of the Indianapolis
World, is in fair way to land on his
political feet He is out as the Origi'
nal Tom johnson presidential boomer,
and this coupled with his proximity to
genial tom" Taggart, the prospective
chairman of the national committee.
ought to put him in on the ground
floor. Taggart is said to be for David
Bennett Hill, but Brer Manning is so
adrOit in manipulation that he can be
relied upon to so set his trap as to
sketch 'em comm or gwyne." The
boys stand in the need of some sun.
shine, and if rainbow chasing does them
any good, We do not begrudge them a
little off'year enjoyment.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The logical and interesting utteran-
ces of Prof. II. 7. Newcomb on what
he saw some weeks ago at Tuskegee,
and his observations of the so called
race problem, published afterward IN
The Colored American, have attracted
much attention among the reading ele-
ment of our citizens here and else.
where. Prof. NewcOmbs reasons hope
fully of the Negroes future, and tells
the cold, hard truth that the race must
rise as individuals by patient, industri.
Gus and intelligent individual effort,
The problem before us, as he well says
is really an economic problem, but the
industrial. social and financial aspect
Of the case is aggravated by the preju-
dices growing out of racial rtjudicies
and ira iitiOns. The removal Cf the
economic disabilities, we tear, will leave
many traces of the color disease, but it
is as plain IS b that whatever the
technical name of the two complaints,
they must be treated at one and the
same time, with the hope that one may
cure the other. 1t is to this work the
Negro must seriously address himself,
and he can be assured of the active aid
and sympathy of all such generous
CaucasiaLs of Prof. Newcomb, who
believe that intrinsic worth, not color,
is the measure of the man.
The colored American., 1901-05-11
The COIOreG american as not the
organ OF any clique or clan.

Mr.. William M. Lewis, who so ably
conducts the editorial page aud feature
work of the Indianapolis Freeman, is
also poet of decided parts. He has
given some excellent productions IN
the last lew months, and they will
rank with the efforts of many who
make larger pretensions and whose ex.
perience has been more ample. Mr..
Lewis is leading educator in the
Hoosier metropolis, musician of YER
satile accomplishments, a composer of
several tuneful selections, and an edi.
tOrial writer Of more than usual bril-
lance, force and scholarship. With.
out invidious comparison, Mr.. Lewis
is in many ways the brainiest and
most progressive of the galaxy of
bright young men in the Inniana field,
and the future certainly holds bright
promise for him.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The candid republican politician is
beginning to admit that the disfran-
chisement of the Negro in many states
is no longer being conducted as an es
cape from the danger of Negro domi
nation. They know it to be a direct
campaign to insure democratic success,
not only in the solid SOuth-but by
bringing ints line all the doubtful bOr'
der states, they are striving to get into
q position where, with a few northern
states, the democrats can easily elect
the president of the United State. As
long as the fight was against the Negro
merely, little complaint was heard; but
when the knife begins to cut into the
heart of the republican party, mighty
howl goes down the line. Truly, in
the woes of political giants, the man
usually secure his blessings.
The colored American., 1901-05-11
SATURDAY, MAY II, 1900.
JUSTICE ANDERSON AND ATTORNEY GOULD.

The COlored American heartily in
dOrses the appointment of Gen. Thomas
81. Anderson to the judgeship of the
District Supreme Court, made vacant
by the resignation of Justice G. G.
Cole. Gen. Anderson is gentleman
Of fine intellectual parts, is learned In
the law, and is an earnest believer of
the right of all people to the privileges
and immunities guaranteed by the Con-
stltution. He will administer the er
mine as he administered the tryingdu'
ties of the Office of District Attorney
broadly, conscientiously and with man.
ly dignity. Mr.. Ashley M Gould, who
succeeds Gen. Anderson as District
Attorney, has a host of friends who
are delighted with his promotion, and
it goes without the saying that he will
do himself proud in the Office, for
which he is most admirably fitted both
by natural qualities and wide expert
snce in the mazes of legal practice
Justice Anderson and Attorney Gould
are deservedly popular, and in naming
them for these exalted posts, the Presi-
dent has chosen wisely, and increased
the debt the nation owes him for his
rare sagaclty in doing right thing at
the right time.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The banquet rendered to the Hon.
II. P. Cheatham by the bar OF the Dis
trict of Columbia recently, was a mag
nifcent affair, and was expressive OF
the high esteem in which the Recorder
of Deeds is held by the representatives
OF the nations most effective profession.
The sentiments uttered in praise OF his
services will be cheertully indorsed by
the people at large, to whom Mr..
Cheatham has been we'll known for
more than two decades MIR. Cheat
ham will continue to record our deeds
fNr four more years in the District OF
Columbia.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The esteemed gentlemen of "infeo,
ence," who once upon time, made
their living out of politics, find the
trade disgustingly slow nowadays.
There is strong suspicion that unless
business picks up in the doubtful states,
these patriots will have to go to work
just the same as the ordinary mortals-
The colored American., 1901-05-11

There is no color line in the Woman
Suffrage Association of the District of
Columbia, OOIored women who believe
in equal suffrage should show their ap-
probation of this liberal spirit by jUin-
ing forces with their fairer sisters in
some cOngenial fashion.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Only bigot will make himself RI
diculous by ostentatiously cutting off a
paper, because in the exercise of its
right of free speech it happens to run
counter to his narrow prejudices. This
applies to all who do that kind of
thing. and to all others who sympathize
with 1t.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The people like to read The Colore d
American because it tells the truth
without fear or favor, and because its
editorials bubble with enthusiasm, bris.
tie with good points, are spiced taste
fully with ginger" and bear the in
sigma of sincerity.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

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