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The colored American., 1901-02-09
The BUSY WORLD.

owns one OF the largest hat stores In
that city.
The largest. grocery stores in Tuske'
gee is run by graduate OF Tuskegee,
Mr.. A J. Wilborn.
Through the efforts Of Attorney Will
ford Fl. Smith. the Negro has at last
been granted the right 10 serve on ju-
ries in. the. State of Texas.
MessIs. r. G. Martin and Glenn G.
James have been appointed deputies IN
the appointed deputies in the city as
SCISSORS Office at Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. }. M, Griffin, editor of the Albu-
querque American of New Mexico was
unanimously elected journal clerk of
the Council OF the 7 territorial Senate.
Mr.. Haslon V. Eagleson, a prominent
cOlOTed man Of Indiana, Is at the head
Of a movement to establish an indus
trial school at Bloomington, Ind. for
oolored people.
Fifty thousand dollars $3.50 OOO) of
the amount necessary to build cotton
factory at Jackson, Miss, has been
sub scribed. It will be owned and optr-
ated by cOlOred men.
Fayette county, Pa has q cOlored
mail carrier who is a young lady Of
eighteen. She receives $40 a year for
carrying the mail daily from Union
town town Jumonvllle.
Mr.. P. &. Umbles OF Kansas Oity, no.
president Of the Negro State Democrat
ic League and a senior law student, haP
been appointed assistant dOOrkeeper in
the Senate chamber at Jefterson City.
| J. J. Buneu Of Brooklyn. N Y, is 3
colored graduate OF Pratt Institute 10
mechanical engineering has put into
position most of the cancelling ma
chimes in use IL the large postoffices in
the country.
On January z4th, u mass meeting was
held by the cOlOred citizens of Topeka
Kans., at which spec ehes were mad
by many able men OF the race and res
IoluttOns passed condembing the burn
ing of Alexander st Leavenworth
Mr.. Nathan Williams Of Fair Haven
N J. and Mr.. VIM. B. SOFT CT Long
Branch, n. J. have the honor of beina
the only colOred men who have served
on the jury in Monmouth county New
Jersey. Mr.. Scott is an employee O.
the New York and Long Branch Rail
road at Long Branch and Owls coDs,d
cradle property.
Mr.. Dempsey Hare, the wealthles
INegro in Eastern Virginia and Owne
OF two thousand sores of farm lands
died January 30Ih in NansemOnd cOuI
= ty, Va. He was very eccentric anc
several years ago built marble vaul
!, for his remains which cost over $500
n He was a mulattO but never associated
8 with cOlOred people and his remain
!: were borne to the grave by white pail
bearers. There was no pres cher, but
white layman read the burial service
There has been no public reading 0
che will, but tits understood that Hare
real estate goes to States Attorney Ed
! ward e. Holland, Cf Suffolk, and DI
| Job Holland, of NansemOnd county
The colored American., 1901-02-09

on, pastor Lebanon church. BxCoklyn.
DR.. Slea cab show thousand os such as
above,
The colored American., 1901-02-09
RUPTURE CURED.

Latest etclIic discovery; no kuife, no in
!ecuOn, 10 pain. Trusses on trial. Structure,
!npOteuCy. syphilitic skin and blood poison
VaTeu Without mercury. Especial attention
gwen to old az sO-cRlled iDcurable cases
shu Su cure accomplished. Vitality restored.
nours 10 to y, TO 6. Tuesdays anT Satur =
Gays TIL 5 o. N. DIR CZARRA.
O6lh street and 494 Louisiana Ave-, n. w.
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her apprehension. The heat and dus
Of the desert ride through New Mex.
co and Arizona was a severe strain uD-
on her strength. Before Los Angeles
was reached the felon ha1 been once
lanced by DR.. RIxey.
At the latter place her Illness was
stlIi further complicated by a severe at
tack Of bowel trouble and she had q
very bad night AT the residence OF Cen
eral Harrison Gray Otis. But she bore
up bravely and insisted. rather against
the advice OF the president and other
members Of the party. upon trying u
tulhll the social obligations which fell
upon her.
The tax upon her strength was 100
great and after leaving Los Angeles II
became apparent TO both DR.. Rlxey and
the president that Mrs Mckinley was
a very sick woman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
pROGRAM OUTLINED

SAN FRANCISCO. May ls-Tomor-
row the president will receive the school
children in Golden Gate Park. Ievoting
az much NJ his time to this event az Is
possible. The knights Templar League
Of the Cross. Camp, etc. will not be
visited by the president.
on Saturday the president hopes TO be
present at the launching OF the Ohio.
In the event OF his being able 20 do 70.
special wire from the Scott home to
th' scene Of the launching will be ar
ranged 50 that instant knowledge Of any
change In the condition Of ars. McKin-
ley may be- received by MIN. A special
boat will be In waiting.
Miss Barber. niece Of Mrs. Mckinley.
has been selected to launch the battle
ship In place Of her aunt.
It Is probable that President McKin-
ley and his entire party will remain In
San Francisco cQnsid .rah.y longer than
,S:y rntenled. awaiting :hAs :h..As fecupera-
Ion OF Mrs, Mckinley. The compllca-
ton of troubles which brought her low
was peculiarly exhaustive Of her
strength and Il Is impossible TO state
when she will be able TO travel. There
is no intention al present Of disorg lnlz-
Ing the party and unless new plans are
fcrned all the cabinet officers now here
will remain at their chiefs side and the
nations executive business will be d.
rected from San Francisco. Cabinet
meetings viii be held at the Scott resi-
dence during the stay Of the party.
In all probability. Immediately upon
the statement OF DR.. Rlxey that his pa
tIent is able to travel. the presidents
train will start eastward. President
Mckinley viii not leave the train.
though II his wife RECEIVERS her strength
he may show himself and reply briefly
to the greetings Of the people in one or
two Of the larger cities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
GOVERNOR NASH POISONED

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.-The pro-
grams for the entertainment Of Gov
ernor Nash and the Ohio visitors were
declared off tonight on account of the
illness Of Governor Nash. While at
tending the christening OF one Of the
big trees in his honor near Santa Cruz
last Wednesday he was poisoned with
nolson oak
Today was Ohio day at Golden Gate
Park. Tally-ho rides and banquet
were giSen but the openair reception
and speaking were abandoned. AT the
banquet Governor Geer, OF oregon, res
ponded for his state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
Chicago Christian Scientist Died
as Result Of Burns.
THOUGHT PRAYER ENOUGH
Her Husband Insisted She Was yot Badly
Ioisred ssd wsuId Sosn Be Well
She Said She Felt No
Pals.

CHICAGO, May ls.-Atter lingering
twelve days, during which time she
suffered much pain. Mrs. Josephine
Christensen, wife Of Louis Christensen
and who with her 2-year-old baby was
frightfully burned in the MarQustte
avenue fire in South Chicago on the
morning OF May 5, died last night. AIRS.
Christensen refused medical aid TO the
last and was the only one Of those IN
tpred in the fire to die.
Mrs. ohristenseR's d<atS VA. n.cs.
llaFly pathetic, Be made a bero,c =.
tempt 70 save her baby when her home
was burned Pressing Il TO her breast
she stepped into the hallway and was
almost swallowed up In the burst Of
flames and smoke which shot into the
room as she opened the door. with her
face and hands terribly burns1 Ana h.- :
hair singed' shs managed 10 set bacp
into the room anu close the door. As
she did 50 her strength forsook her and
she dropped the baby to the door.
Then she ran 10 the window and at.
tempted to Jump ou. but was restraju-
ed by her husband. He took her by
the hands and lowered her as far as
he could reach and then dropped her to
the ground. She was on her feet al
most Immediately and received the baby
when 1t was lowered The two were
taken to the home OF Frank MCGEE and
there she and her husband absolutely
refused medical aid either for herself
or the baby. The police finally took the
baby by force and placed 1t in the care
Of DR.. Lamb, where it stln is.
Christensen and several others OF his
belief prayed for the relief of Mrs.
Christensen and after several prayers
the woman declared that she felt no
pain. Later che was removed to the
Zion home and until the time Of her
death continued to suffer without med
ical aid. 1t Is said the officials at the
home and her husband insisted that she
was not badly injured and that she
would soon be well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
As Usual Innocent Bystanders
Were the Ones Shot.
ONE KILLED TWO WILL DIE
Strikers Sloaed q Car Extended Conlerenee
Last Night Brought No Result and
Another Regiment Has Bees
Ordered Out.

ALBANY. y. Y. May 1s.-one man
killed. two fatally wounded. hundreds
OF others with broken heads and cut
faces. cars running merely as arsenals
with no passengers. the city under mar
tlal rule. with citizens In frenzy Of ex-
element ana the city authorities and
leaders OF the strikers trying to get the
company TO come TO an amicable set
tlemeni, was the situation tonight when
darkness put an end 10 the strife grow
Ing out OF the s;reet-car strike.
william Walsh merchant. was killed.
The fatally wounded are Leroy Smith.
merchant. shot by national guardsmen.
and William Marsh. a non-unlon mo-
torman, skull fractured, The others
most seriously injured are: George
BOOZE q citizen, cheek ripped open by
Il bavonet; William Rooney, citizen, shot
by national guards; Gilbert Hall, nom
union moiorman, injured by the mob.
The bloojsbsd came after a day of
peace. From early morning there Tas
an impression that the spirit OF turbu-
lence was waning.
A volley fired on Broadway by a
squad OF Twenty-third infantry men,
In which Leroy Smith and william
Walsh. well-known citizens. fell NOR
tally wounded, changed all that. It
stirred anew the feeling OF hatred and
the guardsmen were bitterly denounced.
Neither Of the men had been guilty
OF any oftense but were caught In the
crowd, and by mischance were hit.
A bright prospect Of a settlement OF
the strike has not served to allay the
growth Of a indicative feeling and, IL
The presen. situation continues. acts OF
bitter revenge and violence may be ex-
pected.
1t was on the last run of The SOL
diers on the cars that the tragedy of
the day occurred. The cars were on
Broadway moving northward and a
stone was hurled at one of Them. AS
the car slowed down four shots were
fired from It,
Leroy Smith lounged on the steps OF
his store; William Walsh was his COM
panion and a small crowd hung about
near them. II was into this crowd that
the guardsmen fired. Smith and Walsh
were both shot in the abdomen and
fell where they stood. Walsh died to-
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
FEELING OF RELIEF.

SAN FRANCISCO. May ls.-At .
O'Clock tonight all was quiet around the
Scott home. About two hundred peo-
pie were assembled In Lafayette square
awaiting developments There was a
feeling OF relief when Secretary cortel.
you summoned the press representatives
and gave 20 them bulletin announcing
that the physicians reported Mrs. Nc.
KInleys condition decidedly Improved
since morning and that the patient was
resting well a, that hour. A large De.
tail OF police was on duty keeping ped
estrIans and teams from approaching
near the house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
STEAMER FEDERAL LOST.
Wrecked on Australian Coast and Bod
les Of Crew Eaten by Dingoes,

VICTORIA, B. c., May 1s.-The news
was received by the steamer Moana OF
the loss Of the steamer Federal off the
Australian coast during the heavy gales
OF the end of March and thirty-two
persons were lost with her. Six bodies
were recovered.
When the bodies were found dingoes
were eating them and were driven away
with difficulty. The bodies were badly
mangled by the wild dogs and only a
few were identified, including those of
Captain Coults and Engineer Hills. The
ship Louise Lamont was lost during the
same storm with sixteen souls and
nothing was heard of any of them.
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While the crew Of the batteshiu
Kearsarge on January 81 last was en-
gagged in target practice, one Of the
13-inch projectlles exploded prematurely,
destroying the rihing OF 7O-ton gun.
II became necessary in order to make
repairs to remove the gun from the tur-
ret and under the old system It would
have been necessary to raze the turret.
which would take about four months
and cost about $4,000.
A plan was devised by Mr. Caps 10
withdraw the gun from the turret
through the port hole but the feast
bIllty Of his plan was doubted by 9TH
er officers. Permission was given him.
however. 20 make the trial. the work
being accomplished by means Of hy-
draulIc engine after several OF the tur-
ret plates had been removed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
PUBLIC FUNCTIONS ABANDoNEp

PUBLIC FUNCTIONS ABANDONED.
SAN FRANCISCO, May ls-Mrs
Mckinley ls In the valley OF the shad-
ow Of death and may pass away at any
moment This morning shortly before
dawn she sank rapidly and It was
facred she would die before restoratlves
could BE- administered But she res
pondei to the powerful heart stlmulants
which were given TO her and during
the day improved to such an extent that
the hope of her recovery, slIgh, though
It was. revived. But her life hangs
nv a thread She has taken no solid
food since she reached here on Sunday
and her physicians do not believe she
could survive another sinking spell such
as she experienced this morning.
She suffers ,litle and bears up brave.
ly, During her periods OF conscious
ness today her mind has been clear.
The president is constantly at her bed
side and although worn by his long
vigil Ia standing the awful strain with
remarkable fortltude.
Every banquet and public function
planned In his honor has been aban-
doned and the whole city with heavy
heart Is watching Mrs. McKiney's bat
tic for life. II the end should come she
president and his cabinet are all ready
to start back with the remains within
twenty-four hours. The train which
brought them here will be used on the
return trip and all arrangements have
been made TO go back by the shortest
route the Central and Union Pacific. to
Chicago and then via the Pennsylvania
to Washington.
II Mrs. Mckinley improves It Is not
believed that she will be able to travel
before a week from the coming Monday.
All members OF the cabinet, with the
possible exception OF Secretary Long.
will remain here 10 the end. His daugh-
ter Is very III at Colorado Springs, and
he Is apprehensve that he may be call
ed there at any time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
GRAND AERIE OF EAGLES.
Keen Competition Between Several Cit.
les for Place of1Next Grand
Aerie.

SAN FRANCISCO, May i6.-The re-
ports OF the officers Of the Grand Aerie
Of Eagles, now IN session here. show
the onler to be in a fiourishing condi-
tion. The candidates for worthy grand
president are Del Cary Smith. Of Spo-
kane. Wash. an attorney at law. and
DR.. J. B. Schwatka. sheriff Of Balti-
more. Nd. and also candidate for
mayor Of that city.
For the meeting place Of the next
grand aerie there is keen competition
between Dallas, Tex, Atlantic City, n,
j., penveE and Omaha
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
TURKEY SENDS REGRETS.
Sorry That Susceptibilities OF Embassies
Were Wounded By Previous Notes.

CoNSTANTINoPLE. May 16.-The
foreign embassies have received a note
from the Porte in connection with the
recent controversy regarding the foreign
post office in Constantinople, regretting
that the susceptibilities of the embassies
were wounded by the previous notes
and hoping that the embassies will CO
operate in bringing about settlement
Of the question In accordance with the
desires OF the Porte.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
WILL RATIFY CONVENTION.

LONDON. May 16.-"It Is reported
from Constantinople, says the Vienna
correspondent of the Standard, that
the Porte has ordered the Turkish min
ister in Washington TO ratify the inter-
national postal convention concluded at
the postal congress held in Washington
several years ago. If this report be true
II shows that Turkey regrets having
started a conflict with the powers"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
HOW SHE BECAME ILL

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16,-Mrs,
Mckinley's present attack Of illness he
gan shortly after she left FL Paso She
had stood the trip remarkably well up
to that time with the exception OF a
slight period Of depression during her
stay at New Orleans. That, however.
soon passed away and she felt unusual
ly well throughout her trip across the
states of the gulf until FL Paso was
reached
At that place a bone felon made its
first appearance and proved very try
ing upon her nerves rs We'll as giving
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
GUARDING AGAINST FRAUD.
Jacksonville Relief Association Appoint:
a Press Representative.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, May ls.-At
EtaSy's meeting Of :a me rerief association.
Edwin G. Weed, bishop Of the diocese
of Florida. was appointed press repre-
sentative. The public Is informed that
all statements. unless sent by his d.
rect authority. are not to be given
credence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
WISE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR.
Saved the Government Several Thou
sand Dollars.

NEW YORK, May ia short time
ago Naval Constructor L. c. Capps.
head Of the construction and repair de-
partment in the Brooklyn navy yard,
began work which has Just been COM
pleted and by which the government
has been saved several thousand dollars.
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Though II Is Hardly Expected
She Can Survive.
SINKING SPELL YESTERDAY
Physicians Do Not Believe She Could Lys
Through Another Like li--Eyery
Public FsaetIOn 10 Presidents
Honor AbsndOnsd.

SAN FRANCISCO. May IG.-IO p. m.
--Dr. Hirschfelder has gone home for
the night He said that Mrs McKln-
ley's condition was decidedly improved.
Secretary Cortelyou announced that no
further bulletins would be given out to-
night unless an unexpected development
takes place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
MINToN ELECTED MODERATOR.
Presbyterian General Assembly Now in
Session in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. May 16.-Rev. Dr.
Henry Collin Minton, D, D.. of Call
fornia, was elected moderator Of the
Presbyterian general assembly, defeat
ing Rev. Geo, T. Purves, D. D., LII. D.,
of New York.
There we're 6lS votes cast. Of which
DIR. Minton received SS7 and DR.. Purves
27e.
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RESTING WELL.

SAN FRANCISCO May is-s:45 o.
m'-The physicians In attendance on
Mrs. Mckinley report her condition ,le-
cldedly Improved since morning. Her
pulse and temperature are satisfactory.
The patient is resting well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
FAvoRs AMENDMENT

HAVANA. May 1s.-The majority of
the Cuban constitutional convention vot-
ed to submit 10 the convention a report
advising the acceptance Of the Platt
amendment. The minority will draw up
a minority report.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
MORE TROOPS ORDERED OUT.

ALBANY, n. Y, May 16.-Five hours
of conference tonight with all the
warning elements represented failed to
settle the strike, Major-General Roe
tonight ordered out the Ninth regiment
of New York With the addition of the
Ninth regiment there will be over 5000
guardsmen in Albany.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
SURVEY VESSELS SAIL.

SEATTLE, May 1.-THE coast and
geodetic survey vessels Patterson and
Macarthur sailed at midnight for Alas
ka to begin their annual summer work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
SHELTER SHUT DOWN.
Men Demanded an Eight-Hour Day for
All Glasses Of Labor.

BUTTE, May 1S.-The Butte and
Boston smelter at Meaderville was shut
down today as the result of a demand
by the men that all classes OF labor
be given eight hours as days work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
BOILER MAKERS JOIN.

SEATTLE, May 1.-THE boiler MAX
ers in every large Woodworking estab-
lishment in the city today joined the
ranks OF the striking machinists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
GOVERNOR MURPHY ARRIVES.

SAN FRANCISCO. May l6.-Gov-
ernor Murphy, OF Arizona, accompani-
ed by his wife, has arrived in this city
to witness the launching OF the battle
ship Ohio on Saturday. He was with
the presidential party during its trip
through Arizona
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
STRIKE WILL BE WIDESPREAD.
one-Fourth Of Machinlsts in America
Will Participate.

WASHINGTON. May 1s.-Advices
received by President o'Nenl. Of the
Machinists' Association, indicate that
more than 25 per cent of the machin-
lists throughout the country have agreed
to demand shorter hours and increased
pay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
KING TO ATTEND YACHT RACES

LONDON, May 1S.-King Edward
during Cowes- week will live on board
the new royal yacht.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
BAKING POWDER

The "Royal Baker and Pastry
Cook - containing over 800
most practical and valuable
cooking receipts free to
every patron. Send postal
card with your full address.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17
HOUSEKEEPING

This is the refurnhng the home You
~ - ' ~" 'NN " F''''
~ Lots Of Porter right prices and DraUees
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PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK, May 1s.-silver. ssA !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-17

There are cheap baking pow.
ders, made from alum, butthey
are exceedingly harmful to
health. Their astringent and
cauterizing qualities add a
dangerous element to food.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-30
ROYALTY VISITS VENICE.
King and Queen of Italy Received
With Much Acclamation by the
Populace.
CRy Associated PreSs.)

New York. Sept. GA dispatch from
Venice. Italy, says: For the first time
since their accession to the throne the
king and queen of Italy nave pald VISIT
to Venice, arriving last night. n PIE
turesuue reception was given by lhe
queen of the Adriatic to the young SOW
ereigns. The palaces lining the grand
canal from the Papadopoll garden. Just
above and on the opposite bank to the
railroad station down to the Riva DeGll
SchiVaoni, were bright with lags ana
bunting GondOlas three and four deep
made living line of spectators along
the route Of the royal procession to the
Piazza Real. The palace and the steps
before the churches Of Santa Maria Della
Salute, San Eustachio and San Simeone
Piccolo the windows and gardens of the
Hotel Britannia, the Grand hotel, tho
Hotel Baur and in fact every point look
ing the grand canal either in public cr
private palaces, were black with people.
The king and queen We're received at the
station by the Sindic with the municipal
authorities, the prefect, the director of
the arsenal, etc, military honors being
rendered by the troops. They then en-
tered the royal gondola, rowed by gren-
adiers in the livery of the house of
Savoy. They We're met by eight or ten
gorgeously decorated galleys manned
by rowers clad in the richest costumes
that even the imagination could expect.
Last night there was a gigantic loyal
list demonstration on the PiaZzo Di san
Marco, in which over fifty associations
of various kinds took part.