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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
THE BEARD OF OLD.
TIL. Roman DIdn't Keep His Face Clean
Unti Over Forty Years Old.

UntN ovef tory heaFs via.
In CIcero's time and after POSSIBLY
also beforc) many mon wore boards.
and only men over 40 were clean shaw
en-. Spartianus speaks of Hardian us
wearing full beard TO cover scars upon
his face. Dio Cassius also speaks OF
him as the first to wear beard. He
is not the first emperor whose bust
shows him to have allowed the hair
upon his face to grow. but he is the
first one represented as wearing n full
board. Evidently. therefore. Hadrian
did not introduce boards. but only the
custom of wearing them long and full.
On Trajan's column there is a repre-
an altar: many OF the men appear In
the scene MS bearded. but by no means
NIL OF them. Again, we nnd n scene
wherein the seated emperor Is sur
rounded by attendants. some of whom
are bearded. In still another
group Trajnn is standing with
roll in his hand. addressing
his men. and again We see both
bearded and bearless men among
those who stand before him. On the
rectangular relicfs OF the arch OF Con-
stantine we find that the men accom-
panyinE Trajan are bearded. even
when he and they are clad in the toga.
The arch at Bereventum shows in the
same group lictors and comites both
ms bearded and beartlless.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
Enernesu Crop
Produced Ia Sun
Flower State.
Great Kansas
Wheat Yield

before harvest. They then know how
many men they need. and their reports
are sent to the central bureau. general
ly located at Kansas City. The men
are granted railroad fare at half rates.
and they are instructed just where 10
go by the agency at Kansas c'ty.
where a good portion OF them head
for.
Oas Farmers sehsms-
The Kansas wheat belt ceaters
around Wichita and within a radius
OF 100 miles from that place sixty per
cent OF the Kansas wheat Is harvested.
while in II counties one-half Of the
state crop grows.
A farmer in Barton county last year
adopted and carried into successful
operation n plan by which all outside
help was done away with. He planted
his wheat commencing in September.
a certain number OF acres each month
until March. Then when the September
wheat grew ripe IN May he was able
TO attend to II alone. As the other
patches rIpened he attended TO them
also. So he keeps up continual har-
yes,Ing and planting. Out OF u Soo-aere
feld. with the help OF two grown sons.
he managed to clear $1,000 last year.
ether farmers are adopting his cheme.
There are grel; many complaints
of the manner In which the harvest
hands fail to do the work. They are
no, used to the hot sun OF harvest
field and the hard work soon brings
many OF them to the ground with sun
stroke. Fully oae-ih!rd OF the hands
who cam. last summer had TO quit be-
fore the harvest was we'll begun. Con-
s.auen,iy the farmers have made
bigger demand this year so they can
have their pick OF the hardest OF tho
lot. II Is said that KanEas pays out
$500. 900 every year for imported la
toE
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
As TO "IdcGL." "

1t is said that London financiers
take the projected continental boycott
OF American goods seriously. and that
some OF them are inclined to believe
that England should take part in 1t.
Their view Is that the menace OF Amer
lea Is not merely II matter OF trudc. They
profess to regard the question from a
mighty moral standpoint. They say IL Is
no advantage to the world that a great
nation should dominate It with ideals Into
which. they alIegc, nothing except money
can enter and with system OF govern
ment In which money Il the controlIIn.
power. The ideals OF Europe have ever
been higher than that. and to drop to
the American standard would be a fatal
error.
Sad. isn't 1t? The United States IA
the only country which has engaged
In war within the last forty years
from any but selfish motives. Its res
cue OF the Cubans was the only piece
Of pure knight-errantry seen in that
time. Europe allowed the Armenians
to be tortured and massacred because
no European power could trust the
others where there was plumber in
sight. For the same reason Eurppe
permitted the Sultan to tramp!c on The
Greeks. England Is engaged at pres
N''N f'' ohhi'ApiAtN Allf lllt puI bl Two
little republics for their gold mines
Americans nave tho llnack of getting
money. but they part with it more Law
ishly than any other people in the
world. They help to support the i'm
pecunioCs aristocracy OF Europc
which Is willing TO barter its soul for
American dollars. Mr.. Frederic HarrI-
son said that tho impression produced
upon him by Americas educational re-
sources was that their volume was ot
least ten times that of the resources
devoted to the same purpose in Eng
land. More money Is given away for
education every year in America than
In all Europe in ten years. In Amer
lea money is often priced as n means
to noble ends; in Europe 1t Is sought
for selfish enjoyment. Above all ro-
nance still survives in America and
marriages are still made for love.
When people in Europe cease to soil
themselves into matrimony they NAV
talk about their ideals" and donro-
cate the error Of dropping to thu
american standard"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
Current Topics
Fi-If cbrisfian Church.

The sea has sometImes swallowed
up a church tina, has been built too
near the edge OF the ocean. but It Is
difficult TO understand how whole
edifice could sink into the earth. TO be
rediscovered beneath the foundations
OF It's successor. Such. however. has
been the ease with the church OF Santa
Maria Antigua AT Rome. built In the
fourth century and now uncovered by
the demolition OF .ae newer church.
Santa Maria Liberatriee. The en-
trance to this strange old church Is
built on TO vestibule of Cai.sula
Palace. and was once decorated wI;h
pictures. which. OF course. have been
ruined by the accumulation OF earth
and debris. Some. however. are fairly
well preserved and give the history OF
Joseph and his adventures with Phar-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
SUNNI In vienna.

The glorious summer weather at
Vienna has caused general rush to
the woods. and as there Is no capital
city on the continent with such beauti
full cnvirons, there is some difficulty in
knowing which way to turn. There
is, perhaps. no place where more sur
prises In the way OF unexpected views
sentation of the emperor sacrificing at
await the excursioniat than in these
envlrons. and, as North Germans ad-
init, the Thuringerwald and the Hartz
alone can approach the quiet beauty
Of the Wienerwald. Everywhere one
sees quaint villages and picturesque
villas built among the trees or OH the
plateaux OF low hills, only to be ap-
preached by long winding roads or by
zlgzag paths A railway three and a
half miles in length on the Rigi sys
ten agcends the ISahionberg, and
meanders through woods, where, at
one point across n deep fssure, the
excursionlst falcies himself within 2
hunl.eds yards OF tho hotel The en-
di-c mead OF tho valley has, however.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
(Topeka ISetter.)

(ToPeka lcttor.)
Although extreme hot weather has
resulted in great loss for the Kansas
farmer in his corn crop. yet It will
prove such benefit to the wheat crop
tina: tho gain on the latter will un-
doubtedly greatly eclipse the loss on
tho former.
Tho weather has been all that could
hoped for in bringing about good
wheat crop. Wet weather. aeeompan-
led by a light wind. which WAS pre-
va.ent there last spring. caused the
wheat grains 10 swell aad grow plump.
This year Kansas will lead out with
loo.ooo.oOo bushels of spring and win
ter wheat. a record even for that state.
This crop is sold AZ tho average Of 60
cents q bushel. would give to every
nan. woman. and child in the United
States 81. II placed In box cars on a
single track II would reach from Wieh-
ita to Chicago and back again.
Commencing the latter part OF May
and extending far Into July the great
wheat belt OF Kansas In the scene Of
thrilling excitement Just now the
trains going into Kansas are loaded
to the guards with mon called harvest
hands. although n great many OF thcn
never saw n io-acrc wheat field. These
mon are from all parts OF the country
and from every walk OF life. The pro-
fcssIonal tramp IL out for his summer
outing and the city man comes for n
turn at the binder Just for exercise.
srs.t. s.u.t.
n the harvest hands play out. then
the girls Of Kansas are called on to do
the work. rs srea; many OF them
were last year. and they did 4, with
credit TO themselves, Fifteen thousand
harvest haadS have been imported this
season. but Il Is no; likely that will
prove enough. These extra men are
employed only during haTycs; time.
and part OF them during the thrcsh-
!nI scason which follows. This re-
quircs from 90 To 100 days. After this
work is finished there Is practically no
work for these extra men and teams
until tn. next year. The men are paid
from $3.50 to 8: per day. Extra men
and teams arc paid from So to $3.50
rcr day.
In each county chairman uf every
rchool district Is appointed. He calls the
farmers together about three weeks
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
BURIED FIFTEEN CENTURIES.

aeh and Po;iphar's wlfc. Another Sc
Ties OF pictures represent the history
OF our Saviour. This church mus; un-
dogbicdly hc the arst Christian church
ever bull, In Rome. and was especially
erected TO abolish the cult Of VcEtn
and Juturna. THE wonderful point
abon, I, all H." says an Italian savaat.
that this Chris;!En,zins ;Eansiorna-
tson actually took place In the palace
OF the Caesars
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
Hard n.,is.

A German doctor advises the ado?-
ton Of n hard bed. and that children
should be trained from the beginning
to sleep upon no other kind. ]; is GER
tninIy true that. us rule. the hard
bed conduccS to tho mos; refreshing
kind OF sleep. the feather bed. 80 dearly
beloved by our grandmo;hers. being
cnc-vatIng In the extreme. and sn-
couraSing weakness OF mind in the
matter Of getting up In the morning.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
As the World
ReJolx,eS
VefeYan ConSurS Record.

Horatio J. Sprasue. United States
consul at Gibraltar. died recently
at that place. aged II. He was the
oldest OF the American representatives
abroad and had been consul n, Gibral-
tar for iifty-thre years. He was ve.y
popular among the residents.
Mr.. Spraeuc was the dean of the
American consular service and his rec-
ord At Gibraltar was altogether unique
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02
Iadls. Can yy.~ sho.s.

Ono size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, II powder. II makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen. hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowins nails, corns and
bunions. All dru ,gists and shce stores,
a5c. Trial packag. FREE by mail. Ad.
dress Allen ), Olmsied. lie Roy. NY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02


and most cmlncn;iy gratifying TO tho
department at Washington. The aged
consul was born at Gibraltar. Aug. u
1923. His father WAS n Eos;on!an.
who settled In the great fortress town
soon after the war Of ISL: and became
a permanent resident In isi5 young
Spraguc was made eonsu! and re-
malncd In that Office for hfty-thTec
years. He served under fourteen pres
idcnts and personally entertained
three Of them who visited Gibraltar
after leaving the White House. Thcs.
were Fillmore. Pierce ani usan;. Tho
consul was u warm friend OF Admiral
Dewey and when the hero of Manila
stopped at tho Rock on his way home
Mr.. Sprasuc took charge OF him for
n time and Hospitality entertained the
famous sailor. During the war OF the
rebellion Mr.. Spraguc was In a mos,
delicate position. but he carried Il on
with great credit TO himself and to
the cause OF the North. In tho late
Spanish war he WINS placed in even n
more cSncting situation. but he met Il
capahly and well. Although he haa
visited this country but once he was n
patriotic and enthusiastic American.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02

Nothing is more profitable than
preparation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02

Get or tap when predetermined quan-
tty of liquid has been drawn from n
cask is the purpose OF a device inyont
ed by David NJ. Bredin of Canada On
the spigot a scale-beam is fulcrumed.
the shorter arm of which supports n
platform for the vessel t. be filed, and
the longer arm of which carries n
coJn,nrpoise which can be shifted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-02

Henrietta Crosmnn. the actress. re-
iains her maiden name. although mar
ried. hut perhaps her husband m Il
crOAs man,
The colored American., 1901-08-03
Co,CGrds fights ira naObs and t'a
ambush.
RETIRE OFFICER W. H. WEST.
ambush.

The Colored American always re-
grets it when eOlored officer is brought
to the attention of the authorities for
any breach, wheather he be innocent
or guilty. The prejudiced ones are
anxious to point out such instances as
evidence that We do not appreciate our
responsibilities when placed in posi-
ten of trust. The case of Policeman
William 81. West, which was settled
the other day, need never have come
to the attention of the department, as
it was too trivial for serious considera-
ton. Mr.. West was subjected to un-
necessary humiliation and annoyance
by bumptious fellow-ofhcer, who in
trying to be efficient was simply Offici-
GUS. We are glad the incident closed
without further embarrassments. As q
matter of fact, Mr.. West is one of the
Oldest members OF the force, and has
been in active service longer than
most people can remember. In al
fairness, he should be retired and per
mitted to take life easy for the remain
der of his days Mr.. West will be re
membered as the officer who had tbs
nerve nearly thirty years ago, to arres
President Grant on the streets of Wash
ington for fast driving,
The colored American., 1901-08-03
Philadelphia may f)rO0e the PbaE-
sppi of the National Afro'Anaert-
can Council
REGISTER LYONS SOUND ADVICE.

In the course of an interesting ad'
dress to the students of the Normal
and Agricultural College, of which
Prof. W. 81. Council is principal,
Register Judson W. Lyons gave the
following sound and practical advice,
which is worth more to the young REQ
pie than all the incendiary resolutions
and i'll tempered speeches that dema'
gogues may make in the twentieth GEN.
tury. Mr., Lyons, whose worth as a
citizen and as an official is being more
generally recognized now than ever
before, said;
"The interests of the South demand
that the Negro stay here. The millions
of factory operatives in the North and
in Europe demand that he stay, and
his OWL best interest will be conserved
by staying. But all must unite that he
must be accorded fair play. Fair play in
the courts fair play IN business and an
equal chance in the race Of life, II he is
charged with crime, try him before q
Jury, if not his peers, citizens OF
his state. He is never seen on the
be nch, hardly ever seen on the jury,
and scarcely ever exercises much in
f1uence at the bar, 80 there is no danger
Of sympathy OVERRIDING its part IN bis
behalf. If the courts thus constituted
cannot be trusted by those who COP
stitute them, then who can trust them?
''Three things, I am satisfied, will
constitute q complete answer. They
are industry, education and character.
Industrious to get homes and property;
to it and society, and character that we
NAV stand before our fellow men with
out fear and trembling"
The colored American., 1901-08-03
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1901.
THE GOSPEL OF PEACE

We want to preach the gospel Of
peace and good will. We can make
no headway by indulglng in impOtent
dsnunciation of the South and its
works. We can make no progress by
whining about our lack of oppertuni-
ties in the industrial North. We can
only win by patient and intelligently
dirested efforts. We must climb up the
ladder the same way the white man
climbed it centuries ago, and submit
as patiently as he did to rebuffs that
could not be helped at the time.
Strategy is the sensible weapon OF the
weaker factor in fghts and it is by
strategic diplomacy that we are to win
cut in the present crisis. The Negro
must earn the respect of the govorn-
ing elements wherever ne lives aE
hopes to have his being. He must do
sheerfully that which his hands find
to do. and do It better than any one
alse can do it. Evolution is slow, but
It il sure, and nature seldom undoes
her work. We need the help OF re
publicans and We need the help o.
dsmocrats-we cannot afford TO alienat'
by incorporate speech or iDjudiciou
action q single force that can be uti
liEed for our advancement.
Let as be calm, and avoid "goins
of half cooked" at any time about evil
which only time and labor can remedy
Conservatism is not necessarily cowaI
dice. Discretion is still the better par
of valor,
The colored American., 1901-08-03

more general program of buying land
ON the cooperative plan. building our
own halls. business buildings, theaters,
and buying our own boats for pleasure
purposes. IF we can build and hold
fine churches, we can build and hold
property for secular and investment
purposes. Let's up and at this mort
gage proposition. The Business League
and Council can afford to settle presi-
dency in few minutes, and give the
lions share of their time to the con-
sideration of the vital needs of the
RAGS. Even the Endorsement of the ad-
ministration need not consume a great
deal of time.
The colored American., 1901-08-03

Q distinguished and much songht po-
sition. and it is worthy of note that Mr.
Brown is the first colored man to be
thus honored. Mr.. Brown is the COM
mander of the Martin r. Delaney Post
Of Indianapolis, an organization which
under his capable direction has be-
come widely known for its enthusl'
asm, loyalty aud efficiency. Mr.. Brown
is a force in the political life Of the
Hoosier state, and is very tavorably
mentioned as the nominee OF the legls'
lature next year.
The colored American., 1901-08-03

Sumter, 8. c., Special-On the oath
inst. the messenger on the pale horaa
summoned Mr.. Samuel Lee of Wasb
ington, D. O., from labor to rest, Ho
was born in this town ffty-fve vesrs
and four months ago to the verv date
The first Sunday schools organized hv
the A. NJ. E. and NJ E churcbe, q,
this city were organized by him.
During the dark days of 1875 when #
was almost death to advocate the no
litical equality of our people. He was
among the few who dared, not onIv n
advocate, but TO expose the wrongs on
the other side, The glitter of gold coDId
not tempt him. As a leader during
those days he was among the bravest
and truest. The true, history Of Sumter
County and in fact, the state of South
Carolina can never be written until the
deeds OF bravery and kindness of Sam
uel Lee be placed upon her sacred pages
At the time when many of the
bravest and best of the Negroes had to
leave their native state he was fOroed
to leave and adopt the capital of the
nation as his home and it was here that
he received his last message. The re-
mains OF this great man reached bis
native home. Sumter, S. G. Sunday at
8 p. NJ, and at 10 o'clock Monday
morning found large congregation as
sembled in Mt. Pisgsh A III. E. church
to pay their last tribute Of respect TO
one, who had done much fer them.
The pastor, Rev. J. G. Williams an
nounced the first hymn after the choir
had most touchipgly suug ~ would
not live always, etc" Prayer by Rev. J.
G. Sampson, d. D., Scripture lesson by
Rev, J. G. Watkins of the Presby-
terian church. The Rev B. A J.
Palmer of the M E Church introduced
the next hymn. This was followed by
short discourse by the pastor, using q
portion of PauI's letter to Timothy: II
| h0FO AOASht q SOOO ASASS lAA4S6CA my
course" etc. The whole congregation
was allowed to look into that face which
from all appearances was only wrapped
in the mantle Of sleep,
To his last resting place was be
borne and there by her who was once
his wife deposited. Not to be disturbed
by the political changes of this country,
neither by storms, earthquakes snd
other disasters, but when the IAOrning
Of eternity dawns he shall gently arise
TO meet the judge OF all the earth. One
by one those old landmarks are falling
l Mrs. T. E. Walker and Miss Alice Lee
l his sisters, Mrs. w. T. Andrews his
3 daughter of this place and three sons
8 who are away and other dear ones are
= left to mourn his loss. The sympathy o.
: this community is extended to the De-
Q reaved family.
The colored American., 1901-08-03
An Estimable Gathering.

Friday evening 26th inst. at the feSi-
dence of Mr.. w. A, BOwles' ord stre0'
southwest, in honor OF Mrs. \. D.
Gachar of Philadelphia, Pa. many
pleasant games were INDUCED IN al'0l
which Prof. J. T. Newman Washington
favorite soloist, rendered some oi n.'
choice selections. Among those pL''
ent was Misses Z. E, Scott, H. L, Dt'
ant, L. G.. Jones, S. P, RoDp' L. -
Valentine, I. Jackson, and MI L.
Ter, Messrs. W. II. Grant, Dr. a :.
Gwathney, G. Wilson, O. a. Iuin ND
F.M. Woodson, s. W. Rutherford S11
Prof. J. T, Newman.
The colored American., 1901-08-03
RxEoeM rHE MORTGAGE sxsTEM.

One of the first steps to ameliorate
thu condition of the Negro IN the
South is to put an end to the abomi-
nable mortgage system in vogue, which
keepg the colored farmer always poor
and in debt-practically in slavery as
20 : white landowner. The Afro
American Council or the Negro Busl'
ness League or some Of the strong
secret organizations could buy up great
tracts of good land, and sell it of to
coIored farmers in such plots as they
ean cav fer in few years, What Ne
want i: fswer "het air" OEations, and >
The colored American., 1901-08-03
FoR JUSTICE OF The PEACE.

The fight for Justice of the Peace
goes nerrily on. There are candi'
dates galore, but it is our humble
judgment that those who are seeking
appointment with the greatest zeal will
not be the lucky ones. Il is growing
fashionable now, especially in judic
isl positions, for ths office to seek the
man, and the appointing power desires
TO be free to scan the field until he
finds the fttest person for the honor to
be bestowed. The dignity of the JUS
ticsship and the emoluments are of
such proportions as to invite the con-
sideratien of some of the best lawyers
in the District, and it Is not likely that
any one whom the President might se'
lect will decline to serve.
The Negroes represent one third OF
the District population, and they bring
great deal of business in one way
and another to the Justices court. The
race sheuld have at least two out of
the ten appointments, The man chosen
must not not be a politician. He must
not be Q man With an unsavery repu'
tation or q criminal record, He must
not be known as a bully or blather'
skite.
On the contrary, the choice for Jus
tice of the Peace should be of the high
est possible type Of a gentleman and a
scholar that this cultured community
can produce. He must be learned IN
the law, and possess the judicial tenn
permanent. he must be sober, calm in
demeanor, fair in his judgment of men
aud things, affable and courteous to
all who have business IN his court, and
he must be the pOssessor of unswerv
ing moral courage. he must no
brow beat nor submit to being brew
beaten. He must be firm, without be
ing severe, and mercitul, without CIV
ing lease to license. He must know
human nature, and be broad enougl
to temper his estimates by considerin!
all the mitigating circumstances tha
may enter into case,
These are heavy exactions, but tn
Negro race has men who can measur
,, up to all the requirements enumerated
We can bring them forward at th
right time, and if the President wlshe
to compliment the race by giving US th
gentleman or gentlemen who will mos
faithfully represent US in charactel
intelligence and Judicial instinct, b
will appoint the man or men We hav
The colored American., 1901-08-03
lanIAkATO The FRONT.

Indiana is coming forward again.
At the recent session of the Indiana
Department of the Grand Army of the
Republic, Mr.. Charles W. Brown. of
indianapolis, was elected Junior Vice
Department Commander. This is quite
The colored American., 1901-08-03

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