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The colored American., 1901-08-31

was born Of slave parents IN Bedford,
Va. and moved to Washington some
years ago. Both of bis parents died
in this city. Shortly after moving here
Mr.. Leftridge formed club, known as
the BustIe ers. LG was q social club and
The entertainments gwen by it were
attended by many Of the best people in
the city. Mr. Leftridge remained presi-
dent OF the club year after year, but
owing to the members being scattered g,
the club does not exist now. Mr.. Left
ridge, beng a lover Of music, connected
himself with several OF the musical
clubs in this city ar for geversl years
was a member Of Metropolitan A. III.
e. church choir, under the leadership
of Prof. J. T. Layton. Nr, Leftrldge
has has now organized q quartet, CIV
ing it the mime Of the old club, the
Hustler. This quartet has been invited
to visit a number of the wateIir G ll8ces
especially Atlantic City TO ntrOduc
his new song, but, owing to the latenese
Of the season, may postpone their Visi 3
Mr.. Leftridge, POLITICALLY speaking, says.
that, ,
Every man, woman and child is destined for
something,
Either for good or for bad;
And if they don't grab the opportunity,
And some value impart to the community,
Some day they may wish that they had"
Tbe mem beIs of the quartet are:
Messrs. Bunny Patterson, sOpraOO
Robert Johnson, alto; Henry jarvis, Jr
teLor; r. P. Leftridge, basso prOfundO'
The colored American., 1901-08-31
CIVIL RIGHTS IN LONDON.
Testimonial for West End Hotel Mana
ger Richardson Who Refused to Draw
Color Line in England.

A movement has been started by
Messrs. Cyrus Field Adams, Daniel
Murray and others to secure subscTip-
ton to q testimonial to the LOndCn
Hotel Manager who refused tomske any
discrimination in his statement Of dele
gates to the Methodist Ecumenical
Couferenbe, Their object as stated is
30 show to the world that their are
others in America, and rot all bias
ohemous irfide's. and bsrbsrious a
might be inferred by the action OF some
# come and abroad. They character
"a the action Of the Americans who
wanted the colored men excluded as
an impudent and blasphemOus act of
fpfideIits, In effect assuming superior
wisdom TO God in making man. They
resent and object to His Work in max
ing the black man. No christian gen.
tleman would countenance or sign any
such petition. Any one in sympathy
The colored American., 1901-08-31
A NEW MUSICAL STAR,
1.-THE City by the Seaside" by Mr.. r. P.
Leftridge.

We present to the readers Of The
ColOTed American in this issue q picture
OF Mr.. r P. Leftridge author Of the new
and popular song, "The City by the
Seaside" The Washington Post Of
July 18th contained an article an
nOuncing that there was much COM
planning on the part of the white people
at Atlantic City because the coIored
people bathed at the same time and
place the whites bathed, and they were
called the black pebbles on the beach
Two days after the appearance Of the
article in The Post, the song was COM
posed by Mr.. Leftridge and it touched
the subject in every particular. He
The colored American., 1901-08-31

Miss Matte L. Guild, President Illi-
nois Young Peoples Christian Temper
ance Union, in O. recent letter from Chi
cago, ILL.,, says:
"E doubt if Peruna has a rival In an
tie remedies recommended to-day for
Catarrh of the system. A remedy that
will cure CaEarrh of The stomach will
cure the same condition OF tie mucous
membrane anywhere. have found IL
the best remedy have ever tried for
catarrh, and believing it worthy my
endorsement I gladly accord it"
Catarrh Of the abdominal organs is
very much more common in summer
than in winter time. This form Of ca
tarrh might be appropriately classed as
summer catarrh.
Peruna will cure catarrh wherever
located. In pelvic catarrh it has won
we'll deserved renown. Peruna will
cure any case of diarrhoea, acute OF
chronic. Peruna is an absolute specific
for dysentery. Peruna cures catarrh OF
the liver. Peruna cures catarrh Of the
stomach
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., CO.
lumbus, o., for a free book entitled
"Summer Catarrh."
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Agents Attention.

All agents who have not made a set
tlement for August will please do 80 at
once A statement has been mailed snd
the manager hopes that further CORE
S pondence, asking for settlement
from agents Will not be necessary. Send
in your remittance at once.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

Mr. Edward E. Cooper, has returned
from the business league in Chicago
and reports 3 very successful meeting,
Mr.. Cyrus Field Adams assistant
register OF tke Treasury, is at the head
of movement TO raise fund for the
hotel manager il London who wer
brave enough to entertain the colo ed
bishops against the protests OF WI ite
Americans who objected Cons'ribr-
week.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
IN GAY SARATOGA

-. B,nner Season Coming to 3 Close
The REPRESENTATIVE Of the Greatest
.awsnaper In G.eat Demand-A Man
lila Hero Appointed Training MASTER in
.bo Navv-In the Social Whirl-Trjp-
ming the Light Fantastic-News Notes
The colored American., 1901-08-31

with the effort and desiring to attest
his appreciation let him send his sub
scription tc The COlOred Ameaican or
to Mr.. Daniel Murray and 1t will be
acknOW led. It must be done at once.
We should always recognize such
standss IN own behalf, The following
has been received:
Cyrus Field Adams, $40 90
Daniel Murray, $500
The colored American., 1901-08-31

$75 to$15O per month made
by Agents. Elegant premiums Free.
Address P. o Box $40 Louisville, Ky
When you write mention this paper.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
SIS to $50 per month made

by agents. Elegant premiums Free.
Address P. o. Box $40 Louisville, Ky.
When you write mention this paper.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
A PROMISING YOUNG MAN.

Mr.. E F. Taylor, Jr. of n. z, has
just been appointed as Training Master
on the u. s. Ship Essex. Mr.. Taylor
is now on his way to Manila to report
for duty. This Is his second trip tC
Manila, in the service OF his country.
He was with Dewey at the famous bat
tie in Manila hsrbOr, and conducted
himself in such a worthy manner as tx
receive the favorable notice OF his
superioTs. Mr.. Taylor was
on his vacation when the above ap-
pOintment was made. and will sCOb
leave San Francisco for his new post.
J. II, b.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-05-25

Into the COW lot. bright and CAV,
the unilkmaid l.ustles from day iO
day, and gathers the lscie.l fluid
white, while the incoming sun Il yet
out Ut sight; and even when the
sunlight fails, again she hustles bee
milking pals. and seeks in the cows
with friendly tails, that f0ont oe
wealth that SELDOM fails. H0! winds
may hlow and grassboppers bop.
snd the bugs and billiards may
take tie crop; but 20 k,ng ~ the
stream 0f milk don't st,p. the COW
and :l,e milkmaid will come nut on
Op.-Ex.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-05-25

THE OLD COUNTRY BAND.

mean the hand of ol,len time, wher
you aud we've b'ys;
When music, to lie sweet 70 Us, mus,
drown all other noise.
When martial airs eniranced our ears,
and every feeling fired;
When uniforms with golden braid were
all our hearts desired.
Oh, how those fellows marched about On
every holiday!
The square WAS filled with music
sweet, the street with bright array
The town folks stood upon their steps,
the country folks, discreet,
With horses prancing to the tunes, drove
up some other street.
The boys? Well, you can easy guess .
we shall not try to hiie 1t.
Whenever that old band was 0at. NJ
fellows marched beside 1t.
We kept the step the bandmen did, and
kept 1t quite as we'll,
And always held our corners up wher
it was time to yell.
Perhaps they made some discOr,is per
haps the side horns blew
About three times as strong snd loud u
they by rights should do;
Perhaps the cymbals didn't clang exactl,
with the base,
Perhaps the ..B-nats" missed some
notes aud footed out of place.
But what cared we when We were bOysi
Ito our uncultured breast
"rhe Girl Left Behind Me" was .
good IS Sousa's best.
Our little backs would straightcn u2
our thoughts would soar away
The acme of our earthly bliss IL
play horn some day.
I've heard full many bands since then
and paid TO get seat;
I've heard them play their lOudest air
and softly, sadly sweet;
But never has my being thrilled Will
rapture more complete
Than when heard Old Strasburg Bsn'
go marching down the street.
John L. Shroy in Philadelphia Ledger
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-05-25
THE CIGARET.

I'm q modest cigaret,
Just q little thing. and yet
They
Hold me up
10 the Indignation
Ut tue world
AZ y crime
Unwh,pt of justice;
And lhey punch ne i'll tl,e elats
Cause the nice young man in spats
T'reads
The primrose path
Of dalliancs
With me
Breathing
My lotus-lulIing fragrance
Through his immature
Lungs and
Lights anu
Liver
Aud congcsting
His delicate mucous membrane
Aud his sensitive bronchial
tissues.
Which Is not my fault, Of c'urse.
When liz coughs and shows up hOarst
Because
II he smokes me,
1t is my bounden duty
To return tine compliment
By smoking him.
THEN they slu. me without ruth
Say ing corrupt the youth
VI the lowiy snd the highly
kiud the same.
And they say / have u smell
Which is something worse than
we'll.
I'm not bad enough to mention
such \ name.
Furthermore,
am charged will,
HiSh crimes and misdemesnora
From color-blindness
To loc0motor a.sxia,
From pipes
To paresis.
And they jump On me like sin,
And they call the lawyers in;
But. Darn it all.
l ain't to blame
Am I?
They don't have to
Smoke me
Unless they want to,
DO they:
COnf0und tl,tm.
They begin IL.
Dun'I they!
I'm little cieares.
Very little. aud Ill let
Them alOne
II they'l,
Let me alone;
But
II they fire me up, you bet
In the course Of time, will get
The best Of them and yet
1t is not the ciyaret,
That
Is raising
All the row,
Is it?
WIN. J. hampton, in N. Y. Sun
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-05-25
One Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred years ago man
could not take ride on . steam
boat.
lie could not go from Washing
ton to New York in q few hours.
He had never heard Of . Pull
man palace car porter.
He had never seen an elecir light
or dreamed Of an electric car.
lie could not make cake OF ice
as big rs q lump Of sugar.
He could not cool himself under
an electric fan nr warm himself at
q steam radiator.
He could not send telegram.
He could not talk through the
telephone, and had never heard tell
of the hello girl.
He had never seen > shlrtwaist
or a rainy day skirt.
He could not ride . bicycle.
He could not call in = stenogra.
pher and dictate = letter.
He had never received . type
written communication.
No matter how grave crime he
committed, he never could have
been electrocuted for It.
lie had never heard Of the germ
| theory or worried over bacilll aud
bacteria.
He never looked pleasant before
> ph otographer Or had his picture
taken.
He wouldn't have known 4 COM
plex lens from gin rickey.
He had never heard Of Neptune
aud Ceres.
He couldn't measure the distance
between the stars.
He knew nothing Of the chemical
composition of the etars.
He had heard Of oxygen, but
would not have understood IN aliu-
sion to liquid air.
He had never heard of the mole
euler constitution Of matter. or the
conservation of energy. and did
not know that he was descended
from monkey.
lie could not predict . rain or
announce the coming of > cold
wave or cyclone.
He was aware that there Was
such = thing ~ electricity, but
looked upon It - = germ.
He never heard . phonog,aPh
talk or saw kinetoscope turn ont
. prize tight.
He never saw through > Web.
ster's Unabridged Dictionary with
the aid of Roentgcn ray.
He had never imagined such .
thing as tvpe-setting machine or
, typewriter.
He had never taken . ride in a0
elevator.
He had never used anything bat
. wooden plow.
He had never struck > match on
his pants or anYthin: .lse.
He had never seen bis wife using
= sewing machine.
He had never hung np against .
J gaspost.
He had never seen a searrh.lisht
or drunk : cocktail.
He couldn't take an anae>,het'c
and have his leg cut of without
feeling it.
He knew nothing of geology
because geology knew nothing OF
itself.
Il He had never purchased ten
cent magazine which would have
Deen regarded - ; miracle Of art.
He could not buy > paper for .
nickle and learn everything that
had happened the day before oil
i, over the world.
lie had never seen > Mccormick
reaper, or self b,uding harvester.
He had never crossed IN iron
bridge or travelled IN public ON.
nibus.
lie had never sailed through the
Suez canal.
He had never used deadly ex.
plosive or tried smOkeless powder.
In short there were several things
THAT he could not 10 and several
things he did not knOw.-C0m-
mercial Appeal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-05-25
Special Notice:

wish to announce 70 the people OF
the Parish. that wills DO nolariai wofk
for the following prices;
ur,iinary notsrial acts and recording,
50 80. ~
Mortgage ACTS and Rcording So on.
FrIyafe acts aad Fecprdipg, 50 ga.
In IN success ian Mstters, rs also tn
notarial work, the fee bill as adopted
nv the Legislature au1 embodied in the
at Of iaSs, Will be strictly followed.
The shoye menthnsd act allows
Clerks OF Courts, ~ - s.otlicio Notaries
aud Notariss Public for drawing up
acts, M both notarial end private, lOc!s
for fore every one hundred words written II, is
' f.B. MARTINDALE,
Notary Public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
Bubbles.

\ salt water fall-tears.
Perhaps the prime minister doesn't
always feel prime.
The proper place for the Leaning
Tower was in Tipperary.
forcsone conclusion-thc dog $
tail when he runs backward.
The poets fancies even extend to
the fancyins Of a good square meal.
The copper isn't put down as com
tcrfeit just because he looks queer.
Other animals are also bright but
We hear the most about monkey
shines.
The breezy man may not have the
means of making a draft on bank.
\ man should tip his hat sometimes.
but there is no reason why he should
tip his halter.
When man is in the soup. of course
he gets hot. It's enough to make his
blood boil.
The girl of the period may not put a
stop to a Irritation till the young man
comes TO the question point.-Phila-
deiphia Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
Personal Notes.

klhg oscar Of Sweden Is considering
Il proposition to send one of his sons
10 this country to represent Sweden at
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
1t has been determined that the me
mortal of the late Senator stephen NJ.
White Of California. shall be III the
form Of life-size gtatuc which will
be placed in the court house ground at
Los Angeles.
Princess Henry of Bat:enbcrg has an
extraordinary affection for canarieH
ana there is at Osborne quite an
aViary full of her pets of this sort.
Many more are kept in the apartments
used by her and her children.
1t is now thought that Bishop Dud-
ley 0EpiscopaD, OF Kentucky. will not
be transferred TO the Diocese of Long
Island. AS WAS widely reported, as the
transfers Of bishops. though common in
England, are very rare in America.
Lieutenant Louis Hamilton. Of the
Fourteenth United States Infantry
who commanded the special guard 81
honor At the buffalo city hall and on
the train which took President Mc-
klnlcys body To Washington. - !
great grandson ~ Alexander HamiI-
ton.
Theodore Roosevelt is tine tnird
graduate Of Harvard College % be
come President a. the United states.
the first IN scNouty-two years. John
Adams WAS It member "a the class Of
l.J5. John Quincy Adams sra duLted IN
l7S7 and Mir Roosevelt in 1859. Mr.
Hayr. STUDIED at the Harvard Law
school. but hv was a graduate Of Ken
YIN l'nll.Ln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

Speaking OF the alleged "selfshness'
of those who oppose the attempt to
pull down the American tariff, the Bos-
ton Journal asks some pertinent ques-
tons. The tariff question. in lis la t
analysis, is fight between American
and foreign interests. II the American
selfish" what shall be said of the for
cign importer. who desires free trade
because it means to him larger sales
and larger profits without a thought
of the loss of the work and wages that
these things involve to thousands of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
Some Things 10 Think About.

The more man knows the less he
brags
Tn, sweetest roses never hang over
the fence
Tho man who does things seldom
goes around blowing about II before
hand
Mother Eve stole red apples ana her
BOYS have ant followed h,r example.
Pnlitcncs= is garment that should
IL, worn "a tine outside at an times.
Living IN s,alskin style on musk
rat income spells many little home
The red Indian scalped only his en-
cclies. but the Wild Indian blcrds His
friends
The girI who Is unklnd ID her mother
is not tit 20 Ne the wife of any man.
Spending hrs salary before he DIR
it lost i.sau his birthriEht ami street
cAr franchise.
Resurrection day viii drag forth
MANY unsuspected skeletons from their
closets.
The husband who never kisses his
wife need not wonder why she looks
50 pleasantly at her manly neiEhbor.
Marrying FOR love is lottery-but
marrying for money is downright
gambling.
The longest drive down the road ~
life is too often in the lumber wagon
of regret
The sweetest faces are not always at
tho front window.
Love for boy is not wisely shown
by. The liberties that the parents allow
him.
The man whose wife ChOpS the stove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
MORE EVIDENCE.


Evidence on the following subject
will prove of interest to every Augusta
reader. So many people go through
the same experience daily. This public
statement should be proof positive to
fully:
Mr.. II. X. Choate of 1O7 Northern
avenue, says: II regard Doan's Kidney
Pills as remedy of great merit I had
serious trouble from a deranged condi-
ton of my kidneys ard diagnosis
showed an incipient stage of Bright s
disease. My experience with some of
the leading specialists of Portland.
Boston and New York not being per
fectly satisfactory 1 procured Doan's
Kidney Pills at c. X. Partridge's Old
Reliable drug store, directly opposite
the postot1ice. The use of Doans Kid
ney Pills soon proved their value and
my estimation of them as kidney
remedy is very high"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. X.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the Enmc DoGn's and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
A Communication.

Mr.. Editor-Allow me to speak few
words in favor of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. | suffered fer three years
with the bronchitis and could not sleep
at night. | tried several doctors and
various patent medicines. but could
get nothing to give me any relief I'M
I'll my wife got bottle of this valua-
bic medicine which has completely
relieved NEW. :. Brockman, Bag
nell. Mo. This remedy is for sale by
John Coughlin. IL Water street. ]. c.
Houlehan. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

1t has been n common sorrow in
which the country has been wrapped,
and all thought of creed or section CT
politics or race has been blotted out in
the common grief for the loss of the
beloved President and in common
desire to honor his memory. Perhaps
nowhere was this better shown than
in Kansas City where the memorial
services were held in the great con-
vention hall which nominated Bryan.
The many thousands present listened
to eloquent eulogies of the dead Pres
ident spoken from the heart by a
Catholic bishop. 4 Jewish rabbi, a
Protestant minister Of the late Presi-
dents denomination, an eXCon-
federatc. Il member of the Loyal
Legion. a Democratic mayor. and an
able Republican member of the bar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

The recent loss of two of England $
Lew. torpedo boats. the Viper and the
Cobra. with their crews will be fol-
lowed by an investigation which vii.
be of interest to the whole world. 1t
should be searching investigation
for the idea of novelty in naval con-
Struction has become a fad to which
all naval powers are addicted. Thesa
terrible accidents will make con-
Struct"rS Il" some deep thinking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

He just shows me how. He doesn't
let me make any. "-Washington Star
Naval COMMANDMENTS the motif N
picture machine in readiness"
SubOrdinatc--Ycs, sir.
Naval COMMUNICATIVE the witnl 81 4
es placed at the proper stations?
Subordinate-Ies, sir
Naval COMMANDERS the stcnos-
rapher ready?
Subordinatc--Yss. sir.
Naval Communicable my lawyer
been notified by wireless telegraph to
begin preparations for my defense?
Subordinate-Yes, sir.
Naval Communication let the
fight beEin.-Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
Said 10 be Jokes.

did you hear about the senst-
tional scrape old Gayboy got into a.
Atlantic city He Was seen kissing a
woman on the hotel piazza"
Nothing strange about that"
Not at first sight. but they discov-
cred that it was his wife"
Yes. it's mostly bin ana coo during
the honeymoon ernWlcd Mr.. Sour
drop. helping himself IT, The best piece
of chicken. but after that I've noticed
that it is pretty nearly all bill"
Whcreupon tn" young dry goods
clerk Was seen To- look thoughtfully in
the direction Of the School-t eachcr.
No. the man. her husband posi-
lively wouid not stand for the cost
Of new fan hat.
Wretch" shriekcd the infatuated
woman. And after your solemn
promise not to interfere with me in the
practice Of nv religion
But mems promises are like pie
crust. except that men have possibly
more respect. hcgotton though it be Of
fear TOR pie crust-Puck.
"O1 course" said the man with tie
brand-neW suit Of clothes. YOU have
the artistic temperament. Your at
tentions are cnErossed with consdera I
ti"ns Of delicate detail You need Il
manager. You need a man who VIII
show YOU how to make money"
Yes" answered Mr.. Stonington
Rarnes. with touch of sadness in
his voice THAT is Tho llsl,al proura,r,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

Another editor is in trouble through
the use of the scissors. The editorial
article which drew attention to Herr
Most was one clipped from an old
paper. Probably he will lay it on the
office devil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

There is no little reason for con-
graduation that the Czolgosz trial will
be in no sense repetition of the
agony of the Guiteau trial. 1t will be
prompt, quiet and decent. with no
sensationalism IF petty pickering of in
sanity experts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

The Maryland papers are not dis
posed to let drop the case against
Senator Wellington. They are calling
with much vigor and earnestness for
Senate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

For once the oldest inhabitant is
Side-trackCd and can only look on in
silence. Tho English celebration of
the virtues of Alfred the Great doesn't
even bring To the front a single SER
want Of that famous individual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

Happily the unseemy controversy
among the Buffalo surgeons is avert
ed. The chief disagreement appears to
have been among the correspondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24

The management of the tail end
teams are now explaining that there is
no possibility of their failing to win
the pcnnant In 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
A Generations Progress.

We all know in general way that
during the past generation our country
has made more progress than during
all its previous history. but it brings
this truth home in a striking name
to read Il few statistics on this point.
collected from the reports of the
Treasury department by the Chicago
Record Herald. a comparison of z
few of the most important items VII
show that it is not only in population
and production and wealth that our
country has made a marvellous stride
forward in the past 80 years. The fol-
lowing table shows suCh a com
DariSOn: