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All four OF the boxes were decorated (
alike ana the decorations were greatly .
enhanced by the brilliant costumes Of
the ladies' who occupied them each hear
ing a large bouquet Of pink bridesmaid
roses gifts Of tho host ana hdstess
The PARTY consisted Of;
MIR and Mrs John II Kirby.
Mr. and Mrs s. # Il, Mora5,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Holt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcelus e. Foster.
Misses Julia Mac Morse Corrlno Aber-
crombie. Gordon Weeks. Edyth Glraud,
Lillian Lea. Eva Tuggle. Laura Franklin,
Edna Woolford.
Messrs. spencer Hutehns W. II.
Curth Frank Jones, Abbott CocS>sl II.
George n. Torrey. Charles Crane. w, A..
Mood. w. w wilson Atwood
The married couples were assigned one
TO each box acting as ohapcrones.
After the thoater the party repaired 20
the Rice hotel where an elegant ban
quet was served in the ordinary, the
walls aud table being decorated in a
manner to correspond With the decora-
lions al the opera house, except that
the effect IN evergreen was amplided by
thc liberal use of southern smllax and
natural palms in addition TO the ferns.
over the center OF the banquet table
was a striking effect in illumination, il
being the word 'Nottoc" scintillating
from either side OF crescent, through
an artistic formation OF electric globes.
A novel course served during the ban
quet consisted OF a lot OF leweled SOU
yenirs. presented the ladies OF the party
with the compliments of Mr. and Mrs
Kirby They consisted of different de-
signs, hearts. crescents. clover leaves
etc, with diamond and pearl settine
The souvenir presented Miss Morse. the
queen OF No-1su-oh, was more elahorat,
than the others, consisting Of two golt
hearts surmounted with a crown studde,
with pearls ana diamonds Neat llttl'
Baskets of green tipted pillow candle
were served the ladies'. each basket be
Ing tied with green satin ribbon, upol
which was stamped In gold letters tn
names OF each Of the fair recipients
AN orchestra dlsnoursed sweet must
during the banquet and did service late
during the dance In the parlors OF tn
hotel. where the same theme OF deeora
tion was carried out.
The entertainment taken In It's en-
tiraty. was one OF the most elegant 50
cial affairs given In Houston this sen
son All OF the appointments were pro
vided with an elegance and disregard
cost that made the event decidedly IN
most brilliant OF the season
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AllIiEN LUMnBR 90. sALn.

] viii sell entire Allen Lumber Co..
lands. mills, planners, etc, situated in
POLK county, at private sale at my othoe
on February 1. subject TO courts an
proyal, Reserve right 90 reject all bids
send bids at once. either "a bulk OF
separately. sterling Mycr,
Trustee
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SANS sHoH srnRE

HAS a snap for you m a general redue-
ton OF prices on certain lines OF up-to-
date footwear. Sl5 Main street.
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MADAM RIPPLE.

The noted palmist is captivating the city.
Her parlor NJ the Rice hotel Is crowded
from early morning to late al night.
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SANS SHOE STORE

$50 palrs ladies' lace and button regu-
lar 500 and s. values. while they las,
at only 81. 3iS Main street
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fou will find Ladies' Cambria Drawers, Gowns,
Skirts, Chemises and Corset Covers. some with
embroidery and some with lace trimming, beauti-
fully made and easily worth $50 to LIS.
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Stockings al Mill End Prices

Ladies Fast Black Hose. worth 10c, for sc pair
Ladies' Fast Black Hose worth 20c, for 1oc pair
Ladies' Fast Black Hose, worth 35c, for 19c pair
Chdrens Tan Ribbed Hose. worth zoe, for Sc pair
Chidren's Black Ribbed Hose, worth zoe, 1oc pair
Very wide All Silk Taffeta Ribbon zoe value 12Iac
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ATTENTION POST c. T. p. A.
4 special mea,ng Will be held at the
RtCE HOTEL
Sunday, January 1s, at 10 O. m. Stase
President Michaux and State Secretary
Ludlow will be on hand to address tho
meeting \ large attendance Is requested.
Joseph Goldman,
SecrnfnrY-
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. &. 4 penaoid Of Ia Porte Ia in the
city
Mr.. r. & Radoy Of paiasfino "a Ia tn
the city. '''" = ="
A. , ~, ~ r, NE
f., Mr, 'hg ute ~ y. h'ltls OF "ranse arg
-. o. = -, ou''lEt"Ab 81 '"lfmAn arrived
me Lawlor
T. y. fiiloy Of New orleans 10 etoppiug
az tue lAwlnr
Mr. NJ Al C,v of Toaeno gtgv ,y,. tr
the city last night
A. Faulkner OF Fila comfy a. nr,to.
grained NJ mo tA,vlor
frarrtsa, ,v,1,a -, p,,,,. c. -
registered pt the Ta,yior
a. =. a. v,,. ,,,t o
Ill ~. - ,tVir ~, NuilN WY - ht"p-
F'nN az WV pu''hiuo u"USt'
George T.. Carr Of NayaSota was among
Yesterdays guests at the Rice
6. w Temple or chanpnttn M rry
Istcred yesterday az the Bristol
A. II. wilkins OF Dalas was among Inc
a., p.,,, t,.,,.. -
al rluns "ltuiu ~ Nel Ah,unlo hr'
49," W ann" '''N '"S' HiEu''
M md Mrs. T. L. Hackney and Il
md daughter Hrc located NJ the Bristol
frcd znrchcr, ESQ prominent in me
cotton circles Of Brcnham Is ia the cts
J. NJ Tuggtrt ,vho irnv,te r,r n tto.nn.
tor. n arm II, n gnost 49,, ~, st,'i
~ tt,,J.on =, n.i,,.
~. a., ~. 'iii ,iN"h oi phlihs was ~ we
hntGt ''1N''"' i's''''i'u at Ah' NV"
~, m
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fIFTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT


OF the Colorcd hiuh School "A fbn Aud,
to''u'''- ne Exercises
iH' Hlll HNuhAl commencement cNcr
oisrs uc tur culnfed hisb .rbo,l M t;..,.
/ uu took n3,e 40 .. an. '','',
night The lmmcusc huHdug was packed
/ 90 its capacity down stair. by tbe n.,ir.,,.
~ '"e 7''u'i ana inc iricnts of the clHs.
/ ut l'hl. The balconies vrrr ,l. .,.
! forably crowded. ,rhc lest NJ MIN ,.,,,
4 .t ''' ''Nl "i "turF pre-
/ '"''" 'Hl"UEh'uI tue rendition OF the cn.
/ tire program, A llhctal amount nr ,,.
/ plntsc rrcetpd thr s,,,,.,r ,,.t 'l
I 'n one oi more instances the cucurps wpte
So pronounced us To- rraul-,. b, s,..,,,t a.,
penraucr ON me u,rt NJ ma, ~
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MANAegR ggReMANe sENgFIT.
Entertaining Program at Sweeney g.
Coonbs' Last Niuht


Entertaining Program at Sweeney g.
Coonbs' Last Night
Tho performance given az sweeney x
Coombs thcatcr last night by the Mansfield
Dramatic club us q benefit for Manager
Bergman 81 The thcatcr proved to be a
very enjoyable affair The house was com.
fprtnby oiled, despite the heat. aud those
present manifcstcd their appreciation Of
the various features Of tue evening by ITO
Quent aud hearty applause. The reception
accorded The players WIS az once u CON.
pilnont 10 them and to the club they repre-
sent, as well as 10 Mi Bergman whose
unfailing courtesy and oblging nature nave
made him one of the most popular tbentri
cal managers ~ the South. This iact Is
always attested on the occasion Of h5 an.
uual benefit
The program last night WIS made up or
two comedies ANA several spcclRltics inc
first feature was q onc.act farce, cntit cd
frahk Gyms VIE The presentation ~
the piece WIS smooth and casy uud an
Of tue various parts WCrc well handled.
Miss Alice Mae Jones was clover us MIS-.
Glyn ami Mr. a. @. Powell dld some
credltnbio work as Mr. Glyn Miss Alne
knight brought much viyaclty aud sprgn
Illness to tho part Of stella, ana MISS
Dwyet was thoroughly capable as Gcrte.
MrE. Lockmau was luimitHbc, as usual. m
ihe role of the Irish maid, Miss Woodruff
lott little TO be- desired as the motncr or
the hero mud MIR. Bert snth was decidedly
good MS Asbury. The farce contains some
bright lines a1d sonc amusing situations.
anu that II was appreciated was shown
very coneluslyciy by tho applause which Il
elected.
Following the farce Master Eugene pot.
tier whose fame az child dancer mas
spread far AMI wide. Notwithstanding MS
costume, aud did Ounce which provoked
an Utmost unlimited amount OF applause.
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CITY sREVITlEs.

The Central fro .tott,, f. ,t.,....i...
With q new lmirrin bosrd '' eq''pn'u
,h. -,
,Ttp o. lg lieNHnih clvil dl7'
tn,,, r@'tt WI aalnnrn today, The tune
Wv 81 ''7 ''"Uil u'SiN Monday.
Ihcrc Hrc nnlulivercd teIograms an tho
t"s'g! lGl'Sl1Pn w9ye' llS Main street..
~ '''''e "'N' w. ~ u. 60. G.. q.
'"S''
There are undCiiycred Telegram, ~ tho
office Of the Western futon 'releurnnh com
puuy Tor John T.. Coffin Toxins Cnnstrur.
tioh W G. Saltcr
NI- q, n tt.., ..t .tt. ,
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sTREeT lMpaovgMeNr eoNps

Are Approved by the Attorney General.
Ali Obstacles Now Removed.
Mayord Woolrord received yesterday "a
teleenphic notification from The attorney
generals office at Austin that he had DO
cIdod to approve the $4,000 bond Issue re-
Gently yotrd upon by the taxpayers ot
houston for permanent street improve
ntht purposes. .S2iQuW 10 De used tor
street paving and SGOUOU FOR sewers This
removes ail obstacles Ia the WHY uf Issuing
ihcsc honds, disposiDg Of thrm aud pro
plated
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tenilon The bubbHng occurs n irregular
.httfFaiss both rs ~ time and locdton.
~ 'Db9ilticn appears 10 b. tue result
~ Vs'tp,ne ga~, II hfst commences Oy
h'iEh' uinhing Ike The cisbslition OF boil.
~ water hhd increases m force AMI Va
,i,. Nptil, the agitation cone'pdcs VITA
W upnchFa % z int uf mud and tineh
tNh lhs bottom and the formation upon
w 3,hllace oi an Oily substance that hoats
on unWh inc stream. Quito It number Of
pe"Pie sscIbled on tho west side III she
WilS1 Atst9rehy afternoon watching tine
peculiar action Of The water ard comment
inE lpuh ~. II Is phenomenon that Is
intt,7tlhg u witrcss ond worlds az %
the bridge
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| SCHOOL EXPOSITION.
The First Entertainment Of the Kind
in Houston.
SPLENDID EXPOSITION OF SCHOOL WORK
=, Display OF What Is Done in the
School Room-The Exposition
VIII Continue Today.


tn. idea OF n school exposition. such as
IT the Houston High school building, show
ing extensive exhibits uf work done dur.
,pg mo term nv The nluc vltito schools ~
20 ="
Houston, Is an original one with superb
trndcnt w. w. Barnett. The only pre-
xto,,s attc,nnt ~ IN. lima uas made sbtoa
tious attempt = VIZ Ai,u NNs h,ue s'lie
years ago ny DIT. Barhett IN another CITY.
ana 81 satisfactnrv 10 tbn natrons bat
80
Mr.. Barnett decided early In tlis. his
second year With the Houston schools, to
have AT tho close Of the term nm evno
- ny az 'NP0
stlon OF az the class work done durlng
the year. Preparations have been going
s,,saf,, for,,.,r1 f. .o.-t. ,..,, ad
~"
peih teachers ana pnplls nave taken a
most active interest In the work ia hand.
This interest tbr nerent, ~ ~. otUdrcr,
go
anh phtfchs or the school ana many Wis
liprs have shared. The entire ground foor
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THg euaRLINa oF THE aAYou.
Some Unnatural Forces at Work at the
Bottor.a OF the Stream,

IL may havs bceu gons ON Tor some time
and people who claim 20 kpow say q has
bcen. but Yesterday was the hfst dino ;ng,
10 attract public attention 20 the extent
81 creating general comment some claim
that 81 Is the work OF sewer gas. others
that turtles and hsh feeding iu me und
at the bottom OF the stream, cause tne pc,
cnllar upheavais, but peitl,er OF these
causes satisfactorily explain the peculiar
nhtnomepon. There Nrr no sewers undef
the hayUu ut this nOild and the sewers
enptying Into Z; would rot likely produce
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soliciting Of funds FOR thc purpose Of per
uHncntl1 establishing in this city ihe ATT
water exhibit met yesterday afternoon at
miftrd ifnm the N0tinus sulfsoiicitiug com
mittcps were very encouraging holding nut
fhe hope thai sufficient fund WI be
raised 20 permanently i0eate be iiuH1t0H
this magnificent exhlhit Of the Industries
and rnanmrrNs Of InNnA.
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corsIeana 81. chi.r. -.

'lS',"ha' Texts May 3i.-rhe followln,
.a.r was TODAY issued nv Fire chlef
'sfoo'an and he citizens Of corsleana IN.
forced s"N :" s'e en-
who ~. 20 s'a'e that outsiders, or those
40 ''s not hremeni must keep on the ure
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me German Lutheran church Win com.
meaee next week erecting a S25oou cdi6cc
~ the corner Of Texas avenue and caro-.
uhc Hitecl lhe property IcrcntN anir-
chtsed Is known as the Blake honIeStrn,I
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PArRlCK's TRANSFER. PHONE 7ss
Heavy machinery aud safes Speciality
s'aui's corner fanuln aud Commerce.
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~ '',g i,nnSlon Spiritual society viii hold
,,gicd9nian hall No iAiai raTa S'',ils -
sre,, lnf,9rc T. y. SKATER OF ar, ki,{i,,
anNsRNe VIII lecture on the subject ..tind,s
=, w, i,''s ,,, ~ src.ation The public Is al
which take place al $50 5p sb ,ngSe meetings
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For ratios and particulars about me Pan
American Exposition call on any Missouri
Kansas ana Texas hallway Agent, or nj
dress W. G. CKliStl
Genl Pass Agt., Dallas. Texas.
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Was lst dasY Stencils, rubber stamps.
notary ana Lodge seals. memi checks &c.
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Best for rheumatism. Fimer & ,,,ou.-
i,, description No. 2S5l. Celebrated ON lie
lSrlls Tor many eTcctual cures n ~
schmidt Houston, Texas. sole agent -
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The committee Of citizens o. which Mr.. q.
W. Kidd is chairman having in charge the
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sllNnAY 6AuRcH sERvIcEs.

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES.
{ Services 10 Be Held Tomorrow in the
Different Churches.
EPISCOPAL
CHRIST Church Corner Of Texas avenue
and Fannin street Rrv. Henry -. W.
rector Trinity sunday. Holy communion
al 100 a. M. Holy communion aud sermon
: at II g. M. Evening prayer and Sermon az
O'clock sunday school az $50 a ~
Week DAY appointments at lur'5h ho'SA
Monday, The ladies Parish nssofiatlol ~
y M; caoir juniors y ~; ~ thsl ~ y.
Ing rms association , D.. M; cadets OF
ST. Andrew i:3o p m.; cher luniots p
u Ihursday Junior Auxiliary 3 10 y.
b. Friday, meeting OF Sunday scduol
7 teachers I: $50 H. M lltuny $50 y. m. sat
urdAy. choir juniors $50 a. m; general
rehearsal al 5 .. m.
Clemcns Memorial Chapel-rorner Of "a.
biue and Bingham streets Services at ~
u. H. and s D. III. sunday scho"l nj 9@U
q. m
Trinity chapel Corner e lo,ai isi l,,,,
sermon NJ ) y N. sunday school a, 300
L. N.
st Alary's Church Corner Of Cont ana
Hardy street. Rev. Henry j. Brown. rector.
iloiy communion az sd H. IN. lloly c,u.
muliion anu sermon 90 II a. n. Ercnsong
$50 a. M. Guild meets on Monday az $50
=. N.
BAPTIST.
First Baptist Church Il. +. Riley, d. D..
pastor Services i Bryan hall Fam
street, between Rusk and Walker Sunday
sch00 at $50 a. NJ Preaching a. ii a. IN.
and ) p III. by Rev. II. q. Behrmnn ~
Beaumont.
Liberty Avenue Baptist church corner
OF Liberty avenue and llardy street, II. -.
Wilson pastor Sunhay school At O3O n.
m u ! NJ. Arnold acting superintendent
i'r8eoching al II a. m and m sort
| inE TO the Neglect Of the Lords supper.
at the close OF whirn the church VII Oh
/ serve the supper. - thr church memprrs
! nrc urged TO be present ~ y d. M. Nig1
[ discourse: "Rrnsous for Taking the Road
/ 10 Heaven Young People Union con
/ tcncs at I.15 p. M. \ most Interesting
| program viii be- rendered. 4 hearty wei.
( come awaits visitors Hul strangers at u
these services. Come aud be With US.
Tabernacle Baptist Church Corner White
! ana DrcHiut streets. one block south of
| Washington street. Sixth ward. The siran
| school at $50 o. ~. Norkers' mceing at
| $3.50 p. IN. Mission Sunday schools IN
| llrsi ward, corner Bingham street aud
| Houston avenue. and at houston lielEhts
| At $50 p. M Preaching at II a, m and
?. M Bapt1ng after night sermon.
All will be heartily received at song
| services dt Clark street Baptist church
| Saturday night Also az services Sunday
at u O. M. and $ p. m. and sunday schuoi
at N.3O q, m. The ordinance Of baptism
! VIII be administered at $40 p. IN, wh.ru, /
BY the Kindness Of the LIBERTY Avenue
Baptist people. will be administered IN
their bapusty. u, Peyoto, pastor.
METHODIST
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LEWIS
Saturday Offerings.
Bright Ribbons.

Lovely Fancy Ribbons, in all me
pretty colors, widths 40 and 50, me
worth zoe a yard. .........''
Fancy Tafeta Ribbon, in choice va
riety Of colors, widths 40 and 1Fc
50, worth 25c a yard 49,.
Plain Tafeta r bbon, in all the pest
colorS, wide widths, 15c
worth 25c a yard ....r..'
Liberty Satin Ribbons all the popular
Shades and in all widths, price, IQc
a yard, 25c, CSC and....,.,
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silk Gloves.

You may be wanting a pair for to-
morrow-Kayser patent all the new
shades and E0.
black and white. .......... - Y Y
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White Waists.

Sheer White Lawn Waists, IN,
embroidery inserting ana tueks0 y
Sheer White Lawn Waists, ~
tucked all over ............A =
Sheer White Lawn Waists,
pretty embroidery, inserting 4 CE
and clusters OF tuckS. ...... Tx y
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Presbyterian Church Hardy stree,
Irraehing every sunday M III a. M BY
Re,. j.. \. Ramsay Theme tomorrow "rho
nllHu0ns inheritance. Text; AN Things
theme. Suudny school at $3.50, Mr. t'harIrs
'Hlhonu, superintendent Ladies Aid 30
cIcl% every Thursday at r. m. Tho puhli.
vordlaily Invited TO all the srrvlcvs.
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FIRST Presbyterian Church Corner Main
lAm 'iayne Lcavell D. b.. pastor. Sun.
lay school az $50 a. m, e. " TAYLOR. sl.
Eetnt'ndont; John r WUley au Edgar
MAt6lns assistant superintendent; Miss
thliluN g. NlnCout, superintendent primary
department Public worship AZ II n. M
aud y, m with preaching hy Rev Jpnlns
u tr,nrh, ID D., of Fort Worth Strangers
cordially Welcomed
The colored American., 1901-07-20

were to consider the demands upon
NV time. the wesr snd tear physically
which the duties of the day demand OF
me, I would be compelled to put aside
the great honor which you 80 unanl-
mousIy put upon me. But when see
with what unaDtmity you have acte'' >
when [ see with what one accord your
vote by accI srnation ba4 been od7Ted
me [ am compel ed TO lay aside my per-
aonsI wishes and once more take my
stand at the helm and do whst L can TO
lead you in the same rod Of progress
and success which has been yoars since
the beginning
Fourteen years ego there cam TO
Saratoga some few young mer, brighE
from the schools aud college,. htted
with enthusiasm and ambition or youth
They had not been long on the ground
before they discovered that theie was
something lacking in the social make
up Of The place They mad not oked
long ere they came to the conclusion
that the thing lacking wss good i er-
erv association. They wen 10 WorR
and In an incredibly sn r lime they
had on foot q prosperous association
This organization existed for 3 num Del
of years under the direction OF various
presidents accomplished much good
But alas, disaster overlook them alC
q T.
The colored American., 1901-07-20

their noble work sickened and fell. But
in an association so we'll conceived 1t
was not its fate to die. The spirit
which impelled those yOupg men TO
organize was too immortal TO die, ana
from such a spirit, such an Immortal
spirit the Frederick Douglass Ass0cia
tIon was born and has grown to the
large aud successful organization which
is yours today. Long may 1t i've 10
help fallen humanity to aid 1nteiiecGa-
sIitv and to ennobie society.
In accepting this gavel, this emblem
Of nv OFF, l would as you TO ever
heed Us cell would ask ycu to eve
respect It's demands, for 1t represents
nothing but justice to sll.
In conc fusion, would state that II
has been we'll eaid that the lafies are
mouth pieces Of the world. Ii tnel
| ladies you are the master mlDds, II yol
are our gulding stars [ would ask yoC
| in the name Of the association that yoI
give US your support. If you do TINS
and I have no doubt but what you VII
| sueeess must be our, fOr wherever WON
an goes man will ever follow"
After the foregoing address the a
socratiOn was further entertained oy
neautituI and well rendered program
The colored American., 1901-07-20

It isn't everybody who can MAKE
trip across the Atlantic. Many who go
don't 90 under the most pleasant aus
pices, backed up by plenty Of cash, sur
rounded by all the luxuries and IN
company aid association that are con-
genial to q fault. This remark was
made by q raconteur after listening to
brief account OF the trip of Gen. Henry
Forrest across the Atlantic ocean on
The Hamburg American Line on the
s. Gamer Bismarck. The General was
40 loud in his praise OF the speed and OF
the general magnificence Of this ocean
grey - Ound that, he was interrupted re-
peatedly bv his auditors who wanted
more details.
AS Is well known, General Forrest is
one Of the best known railroad men In
the country, having seTved for more
than twenty years. He Is IaVorI'e
With the Pennsy lvania company ana
fix ture and prime favOrite on the Con-
gret siOnsI Limited In his capacity he
meets eveIyb body, men and women OF
high estate and Of large means. 1t is
no wonder then, when Mr.. b. n Baker
of the Atlantic Transport Steamship
Line planned d to croes the Atlantic with
his family, and on bridal tour with his
daughter and her husband, that h6
wanted the best man to accompany
him.
Cen u Forrest was notified by teIe
gram at Jersey City that MI. Baker de
sired him to sail just two days ahead OF
time. go that on the 9Th of June. when
the great steamship, Bismarck, puf1ed
awaV from the New York harbOr, Mr.
Baker was comfortably assigned TO one
Of the most elegant state rooms on the
steamer and 30 happier soul was ABOARD
than that of Gan.'' Forrest. They re-
furned on the minneapolis, one or the
| fl nest Of the great line OF vessels. IC nsS
Iergth of 625 feet. n breadth OF %
| feet and speed of 18 knots, Whiie lCs
tonnage is $1,000 The trip was mace
without accident and at great speed'
| The points touched by the party were
| Plymouth, England. where the cars
we're taken for London, Brlstoi, Wlnu-
sor Castle. sll IN Eng land, were the
oofnts visited by the Baker party. They
| stnp1 ed at Il e Grand Hotel on TTa1aI-
gar $ Iuare. OUIy those who bave vlsi-
Isd Lol den has any conception OF tne
great eiiy, of its grs at population, OF lts
| yrsndeur. of it's great hOtels. TIE 0rsna
Hotel being by Ill odds the largest ano
finest Que. Three weeks were spent In
mis-. tne worlds Metropolis Through
the kindness of Mr. Baker. Mr.. Forrest
bad an opportunity of visiting Paris
and to see the sIghts Of that great anC
CAV city. Among the points Visiteo
we're: 'uilieries Gardens, Louvre Gsl
Ierv. BOis de BOulogne, Champs Ely
sees, Presidents Palace. Alexan0rs
Br'dge, Church of the Made line, CnurcI
cfSt SuIpice, Pantheon, Palais Royal
. Are lu Triumphe, Opera House.
kfeer epending awhile in Paris, MI
The colored American., 1901-07-20
ACROSS THE WIDE ATLANTIC.

A Well Known WaShingtonian Sees the
Sights of Staid Ola London and Gay
Paree-A Visit to Westminster Abbey
st. PauI's and the PalIaS Royal-The
Absence of Race Prejudice in England
and France.
The colored American., 1901-07-20
AT GAY SARATOGA.

The Ideal Summer Resort Full of Beauty
and AnimatiOn-A PleaSure-SeekiDg
Throng The Frederick Douglass Liter
ary Association Elects New Officers
President Lee'S Inaugural Address
Makes 4 Hit.