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The colored American., 1901-07-27

A great many subscribers who re
ceive this issue of The Colored Amerl
can will not recsive another issue un.
less they remit for their overdue sub
scriptions. Notices of the most kindly
nature, and duns so mild that they
would hardly seem like duns, have
been sent to more than a thousand per.
sons who are able to pay and who have
been reading The COlored American
fer from two to three years, Much as
We dislike to part company with them,
We must do 50 after this week. Their
bills will be placed in the hands OF a
lawyer for collection and we are pre-
pared to receive all kinds of complaints
and excuses of ''why they have not
paid" up before.
A glance at the advertising pages
of The Colored American will show
that every line of business is represent
ed in It's columns. Our readers will do
well to pa'ronize those who are adver
tising in our columns.
Short paragraphs and light matter
is preferable to our readers in hot
weather, to the heavy, long winded ar
!icIes which many of our staff CORES
pondents presist in sending in. Boi-
down your matter and make your news
itemsas brief as possible.
The next issue of The ColoreC
american will contain a most excellen
and orglnal contribution from the per
of our gifted Bruce Grit under the
caption of The American Liar.
You will miss a good laugh and lot
of fun if you don't read this article.
There is gradual falling off of tn,
campaign sheets that have filled thr
exchange baskets with noise and pat
ent backs for the last six or eigh
months. Our exchange list has beer
reduced about sixty IN the past fey
weeks and We are not done With it yei
The second annual meeting of tn
National Negro Business League, whic
will be held in Chic ago, August 20
24, will be the largest gathering c
colored men ever held in this country
A notable feature will be the absenc
of professional politicians, m untebanA
and calamity howlers. 1t will be con
q posed largely of men who are engage
;. in business and who are making a SUI
: cess of it. President Booker 7. Was
ington, assisted by the other officers,
I arranging a most unique and Interes
{ ing program.
A neat pamphlet, setting forth Il
sem, centennial of the 4. II. F. Churt
In California and the Golden Jubilee
Bethel Church of which Rev. Floy
: Grant Suelson, NJ. A, Ph. D., is paste
| has been received, The program is
:, msot interesting one and number
bishops andinhuenlial menof the churl
e as we'll as of the city Of San Francis
70 are down on the program. Rev. Snt
y son returned from Africa last year s
n ter sojourn on the dars continent
n a number of years. He is meeting vi
r. great success in his work in Californi
The colored American., 1901-07-27
4 BUSY QUILL DRIVER.
Entertainments Galore for the Visiting
Social Melange and Local Mention.


and his news letters from Nassau last
wiuter was very good. Editor X
Loomis OF Detroit IufoTmer is weekly
vis.tog 20 the city, he has several Pupils
studying stenogEaphy under him. The
editor ii l. several positions in busl-
ness and public circles with credit 10
himself and the race.
w. living Richards of Detr 1t was
in the city Sunday.
Me-. Leo Goipgs is chef at the Mer-
chants Hotel. Iron Mountains, Mich
Miss Hattie Beverly our progressive
school teacher will he promoted rext
fall.
Mrs. B Wnliams will build hand
some cottage on James street this sum-
mer.
Mrs. Lima Cri=up, the correspond
ent of the Detroit Informer has gone to
Detroit.
Dir. VIM. Lacy of Chic ago has made
himself a reputation as vOcall't W IL
become residence Of this city.
Prince ALBEIT Pinkney gave an
elaborate reception last week, which
was the reception Of the season.
Mesers. ]. Harvey Pangburn and
Charles Let's, lafe OF New York City
will spend the summer IN Saratoga.
MessIg. c. E. Thompson, Franz
Checks snd Fred Williams Of Detroit
returned from the Philippines last
week.
VIM. Nelson and Chas. Bowser OF
this city returned from PhilippiI es last
week. Mr. Y lsOD will re-enlist after
short vacatou.
Mr.. Frank Hausen who wss head
waiter at the Peninsular G ub several
years has charge Of bachelor apart
ments IN this city.
Mr. George Long, the able and pro
gressive headwai5er Of the Colonial
Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, will spend
his vacation in Michigan,
Miss Daisy Williams has nothing bu'
bouquets to give TO her friends OF the
hospitality that was shown htr at Ho'
Springs. Ark. last winter.
Miss Myrtle Craig has become 81
attached to Greenvi Ie, S. c. aud som
of Its citizens until there Is doubt Il
her returnI G SIS Miss Craig.
Mrs. J. Q Ford is making finano
ial success st MackinOw this summe
at her cstering establishment Mrs
Ford has only trained assistants.
It's rumored that the wedding be
will begin to jingle IN the near futul
and seversl of young girls are praotic
ing to march by the music of Lohen
grin.
H.C Milton, second waiter at til
Colonial Hotel, CleY, land, Ohio, and
member Of The b. and S. W. 4. b. I
is spending his vacation at the LAX
side Ctub.
Mr. Chsllas Lett was progrietc {
the Western Cafe. 31st street until tt
riot last sumner. After the riot he al
James Marsha opened the Hotel Ms
shaliett on 53rd street.
The Sir Knights and friends attenC
ing the conClave in Detroit " Il be e
tertained by an excursion to Putt
Bay given by Messrs. W Irwin
o.L.wS, md uaprv Crpo0-v
The times., 1901-03-17
FAT TRAVELLERS
Live on Grnpe-Nuts.

When one looks at commercial tray
elerS, round, smooth, and well kept, II is
hard 10 believe that any of them have to
he particular about the selection OF food,
but many of them do. nevertheless. and
thelr care IN this respect is one cause of
their healthy appearance
Frank w. Clarke, who travels for Ar
buckle Bros, says that he began using
trape-Nuts when he found it on a hotel
menu ana ever since that time has eaten
Grape-Nuts from one to three times a
gay, CARRYING a package ia his grip, so
ne could have it whenever the hotels did
not serve IL.
He says: About eight years ago dys-
pepsla got a hold of me and gradually
weakened my stomach that 1t would
not take all kinds of food | had to drop
a number Of articles which is a hard
thInE Tor a travelling man to do. Then
the question was What could l get to
eat mat would not distress me? When |
found Graoe-Nuts Food it solved the
problem and since taking on tins 1000
my stomach has gradually gotten well
so that | feel in fine shape"
lhe proof OF the pudding is IN the
eating Grape-Nuts is pre-digested IN
It's manufacture, and can be easily assim-
Hated by the weakest kind of a stomach,
whlle at the same time II contains the
most powerful elements of nourishment
strong in the elements of phosphate OF
potash, which. united with albumeh, go
TO make the grey matter in the nerve
cells and brain. People that are not prop
erly nourished can solve the problem by
using Grape-Nuts Food.
The times., 1901-03-17
Csc for 30C perCale waists.
60C for 81 madras waists.

stated that it was being cared for by its
maternal grandparents in Maryland.
According TO the petition for writ OF
habeas corpus, Thompson's three children
by his second wife were taken from him
January lG last and placed in the Wash
ingtOn City Orphan Asylum for care. He
declared that the taking was against his
wishes and that he is well able to care
for the children himself. The return TO
the writ was made by Mary l.. Squires,
Superintendent of the Washington City
Orphan Asylum, who stated that the
children We're placed in her care by the
sheriff of Loudoun County, Virginia. un-
der an order signed by Richard II. Tebbs,
county judge for that jurisdiction. The
children, 1t was stated, showed a lack Of
proper care when they arrived at the
asylum.
1t was further stated in afidavits filed
IN connection with the petition that the
children were found in the care OF their
maternal grandfather, who compelled
them to beg. 1T was also said that they
were growing up without an education
and We're subject To the influence of per
sons OF vicious and dissolute habits.
Thompson said that the children We're
left with their grandfather because their
mother was i'll and not able to care for
them He added that she is still i'll. He
stated that he is at present employed by
MS tdther, ana is well able to supply the
The times., 1901-03-17
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BLIND
Entertainment at FairmOnt Semi
nary Last Night II Pleasant Affair.

a delightful entertainment was enjoy
ed by pupils and their friends at Fairmont
Seminary. Friday evening, the occasion
being a benefit concert for the Columbia
Polytechnic Institute for the Blind.
The entertainment was furnished by DR.
and Mrs Bischoff, MIR. William II. SchoIz
violinist, accompanied by Prof. Angelo g.
FrOnani, who also favored the audience
with piano SOLO Other numbers were
furnished by Mr.. Edward c. Townsend,
reader; Miss A. c. d. Murray, soprano;
Mr.. J. 5. Tippet. violinist, and Mr.. II. r.
w. Miles, pianist and accompanist
The singing of Mrs. Bischoff was re-
ceived with the usual appreciation The
violin solos by Mr.. Scholz so delighted
the audience that he was called back re-
peatedly. The Love Stricken Boy" read
by Mr.. Townsend, and his impersonation
of Jim Sawyer" convulsed the audience
with laughter. The Angels Serenade''
and "Sognai." sung by Miss Murray ana
the selections on the piano by Mr.. Miles
were most enjoyable and a marked fea-
ture of the entertainment. Mr., Tippet. Il
The times., 1901-03-17

blaze a passing citizen. seeing the smoke,
ran TO box l35. half a block away, and
turned in an alarm. Policemen Boss,
Sampson, and others were attracted by
the fire and they assisted to save a por-
ton Of the stock within the store, be
fore the fire department arrived
four engines and one truck company
responded TO the alarm, and several lines
Of hose were put into service Streams
Of water were thrown on the fire from
various points. One company carried the
pipe to the rear of the establishment.
while other lines OF hose were run up bv
means Of ladders to the second story. The
building is 4 three-story brick structure
and the two upper floors are occupied for
dwelling purposes. All within the build
ing made hasty exit when the alarm
OF IRE was sounded, and escaped injury
For hair an hour the fire burned rapid
~ ana the smoke and glare OccasiOned by
the names was visible in the downtown
sections of the city. Thousands of peo-
pie went to the scene in the belief that a
serious confagration was progressing,
ana the police reserves from the First
precinct station under Sergeant Hodges
were kept busy handling the crowd Fire
ropes were raised along the south curb
hne OF q street and people driven back
out of the way Of the firemen.
W hen the engines first arrived cars of
the q street line were badly blocked be-
cause of several lines Of hose strewn
along the street. 1t was some time be-
fore the bridge used on such occasions
could be raised across the tracks. and
traffic both east and west along G Street
was consequently brought to a prolracted
staudstiIl.
After hard work the flames were
checked, but not before the lower floor
Of the building had been practically gut
ted superficial examination of the
house showed damage TO the probable
extent of $500. while the stock of the
tailoring establishment IS a loss to the
extent Of about $500.
The times., 1901-03-17
WANTS A WILDCAT IN HIS YARD
After Being Robbed Adam TrnEeser
Decides to Have Protection.

The produce store of Adam J. Tragaser,
14l2 p Street northwest, was entered from
the rear Tuesday night and robbed of a
quantity of groceries and small amount
of cash This is the fourth robbery which
has occurred in the immediate vicinity
during the past three months, and though
the police have kept almost constant vigil.
Recently MIR. Trageser was advised by
the policeman on the beat to get dog
and keep him in the back yard to prevent
the negroes of the surrounding neighbor-
hood from stealing his chickens. He car
ried out the suggestion, but a few days
after the advent of the dog the patrol
man informed Mr.. Trageser that the peo-
pie of the neighborhood objected to the
barking of the canine. The dog was then
disposed of. A few nights later the Ira
gCser storGWas entered and robbed. Mr.
Trageser was very much disgusted and
declared that if the police could not pro-
tect his interests they, at least, might
let him do so.
Mr. Trageser was at Police Headqnar-
ters yesterday morning TO enquire If
there was any law against keeping a wild
cat on the end of a long chain in his back
yard for the rest of the summer.
The times., 1901-03-17

wants OF the children. His father testi
fed that he was anxious that his son
should be awarded the custody of the
children and that he would contribute to
their care and support if necessary.
Ii was also developed by the testimony
that at present the eldest child, Annie
Lee Cook. is i'll with typhoid fever at the
orphan asylum.
Justice Barnard. after hearing the tes-
timony and the arguments of counsel on
both sides. stated that he would not now
disturb the present conditions of the chill
dren, on account of the Illness of one of
them. He took the matter under advise
ment. stating that he would announce his
decision in few days.
Thompson was represented by Attorneys
Hughes and King, and the asylum au-
thorities by Blair Lee.
The times., 1901-03-17
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
10y constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an iniamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachan Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have a rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing and when
II is entirely closed deafness is the result
and unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
eatarrh, which is nothing but an inhamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY CO, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times., 1901-03-17

pupil of the Columbia Polytechnic Insti-
tute. played an obligatO for Miss Murray
very Creditably.
The audience listened with much inter-
est to an address by the Rev. H. ".
COuden. ID. D., President of the Columbia
Polytechnic Institute. but better known
to Washington people as the Chaplain OF
the House of Representatives. Or. COuden
spoke earnestly of the hopes and aspira-
tiOns of the blind and the objects and pur-
poses of the institution.
we are living in an age of remarka ble
progress, said DR.. COuden. Educated
blind people all over the United States
are asking to share in the benefits of the
age by enlarged opportunities. They ask
not for aims. but for just provision for
their instruction TO the end that they may
become useful members of society. They
do net want TO be pitied or coddled. In
stead of building a home for them, give
them the opportunity they seek and they
will build homes for themselves
The times., 1901-03-17
4 BUSINESS HOUSE BURNED
Fire Threatened Valuable Proper
ties in Immediate Vicinity.
Tailoring Establishment of William
II. CFnnstOn Gutted - The Loss
Placed NJ S2.oOO-Prompt Action
AVerts Serious ConHag ration.

Five thousand people watched a fire
which partially wrecked the tailoring es-
tablishment Of William II. Cranston, 1107
q Street northwest, last night. A loss
estimated AT 8 g50 was caused by the
flames. the origin Of which is not known.
. Flames burst from a rear room on the
ground floor Of the building shortly after
O'Clock, and quickly spread to the front
and salesroOm Of the establishment. There
was d large amount Of stock within the
salesroom, and this was badly damaged
by fire smoke, and water Mr.. Cranston
and a clerk were just about to leave the
building when the fire broke out. The
FIRST warning they had Of the blaze was
given by a dense volume Of smoke, which
began TO pour into the front salesroom
from the rear room.
Almost simultaneously flames were Wis
iDle, licking up the side walls Of the
building. While Mr.. Cranston and others
were trying Intellectually 10 put out the
The times., 1901-03-17
Movements of NAVAL Vessels.

The training ship Adams has arrived
at San Francisco, the training ship Mo-
hican at San Diego, the collier Hannibal
at Lambert's Point. and the training ship
Lancaster at Boston. The collier Nam
shaw has sailed from Woosung for Hong
kong and the surveying ship Nero from
Malta Tor N0rfulk The collier A jaX
formerly the Scindia) has been ordered
out Of commission at Norfolk The cruiser
Newark has been docked at Hongkong
The collier Brutus. now on the Asatic
station, has been ordered TO the United
States
The times., 1901-03-17
A Pleasure Club Organized.

The Ideal Pleasure Club" was or
ganized Friday night at the residence of
Miss Pauline Crupper, with the following
officers of the club: Edward Voigt, jr
President; Beverly Pulliam, Vice Presi-
dent; Robert Heinrichs, Secretary; Miss
Pauline Crupper, Treasurer. The Chair
man of the Executive Committee is VIII
liam Sammons, jr. The club will meet
every Friday evening.
The times., 1901-03-17
THOUGHT ONE WIFE NO BAR
Frank Thompson Believed That He
Could Marry Again.
Surprising Admissions Made i'm Pro-
ceedIngs to Obtain the Possession
of Step-ChfIdren-The Matter at Is
sue Taken Under AdVisemcnt.


sue Taken Under AdViscmcnt.
Frank Thompson, of Sterling, Va, made
some surprising admissions yesterday
while testifying before Justice Barnard,
in support OF his petition for a writ Of
habeas corpus, TO regain possession Of mis-
three step-children, Annie Lee, Bessie, and
Letha Cook. Among other things, Thomp-
son stated that he was married when he
married Mrs. Cook in December, 1899
About two years prior TO the second
marriage, he said, his wife left him and
took with her their child He added that
he has not been divorced from his first
wife, and had not considered a legal sepa-
ration necessary as his wife again mar
ried after leaving him. Thompson said
that he believed from advice given him
by a Leesburg, Va, lawyer that he, too,
was free to again marry, If he so de-
sired. Thompson explained that his legal
adviser had not informed him that he was
free to marry but had simply told him
that he was free" This, he Informed
the court, he construed to mean that he
could marry again.
When asked about the whereabouts Cf
the child by his first wife, Thompson
The times., 1901-03-17
Cnse of Policeman i<iImnrtiu.

No further action has been taken in the case OF
Policeman Kilmartin. who wss given a hearing
before Trial Officer james f. Pugh Thursday
afternoon, the stenogrsphers report Of the
testimony has not yet been completed. The pa
pers in the case will probably reach Mr.. PRsh
some time Monday.
The times., 1901-03-17
LaCes. 4IC a yard.

Point de Paris Laces and Insertings,
in match sets, wide, narrow. and me-
lot of Point de Esprit Honiton Edg-
ings and Beadings. A yard, 7-Sc.
The times., 1901-03-17
49C belts. 25C.

L'Aiglon and Gilt Belts, satin ends,
gold spikes; fancy and medallion
buckles. Worth 49c. Special Opening
price, DC
The times., 1901-03-17
See kann's Windows.
he indcx OF sunerb snring millinery.

II looks as if everything is coming our way.
The people becoming more convinced that
Heurich's is the best beer. IL viii only take
one glass of Maerzen Senate, or Lager 10 win
you as a friend OF these pure beers.
The times., 1901-03-17
79C Gilt Belts, 49C.

In pain, fancy, and spiral Girdle
Effects, with turquoise settings.
L'Aiglon in silk and satin ends and
fancy spikes. Worth 79c. Special
Opening Price, 49c
The times., 1901-03-17
IOc mems hand kerchiefs, 45C.

An excellent assortment of Mems
Linen Handkerchiefs: made with mar
row hens; l0c values. Special Open
ing Price, 7-Sc.
The times., 1901-03-17
SI.S9 Dresser sets, 98C.

Six-piece Opal Dresser Sets; hand
somely decorated in lavender, pink,
blue, and green. and finished with gilt
trimmings. s1.S9 values. Special Open
ing Price, csc.
The times., 1901-03-17
25c Veilings, l25c.

Latest spring sty les and shades.
Brown, white, blue, and grey, with
chenille velvet spots; heavy and fine
meshes. Worth 25c. Special Opening
Price. j. he
The times., 1901-03-17
Hobson to Have Special Duty.

Naval Constructor r. p. Hobson. who
was recently advanced to the relative
rank of captain. is to be assigned to
special duty at the Navy Department
upon the expiration of his present thirty
days leave of absence.
The times., 1901-03-17
30c mercerized p0ngee, 25C yd.

beautiful cnging Pongee handsome
Fouard patterns also plain pink red and greenthe quality
sold yard, for tomorrow.
The times., 1901-03-17
AlbatrOss and nuns yelling, 47C.

Nuns Yelling and AlbatrOs will be the leading fabrics for
pringha settled fact Fashion books and the de-
it. We shall sell 3Snch Albaoss Nuns
Yelling the handsome shades of light grey green
royal blue and old 47c yard
The times., 1901-03-17
IqC toilet articles. &c.

Bay Rum. Florida Water Witch
Hazel Whisk BrOoms, Clothes
brushes, Hair Brushes. Colgates
Toilet Soaps, Rubber combs, Hand
Mirrors, Tooth Wash and Tooth Pow
der Sachet Powders in all odors and
Aluminium Puff Boxes. Every one
worth 1gc. Special Opening Price, SC.
The times., 1901-03-17
ST 79 neck bOas, 9Gc.

Made of Liberty silk, very full, with
accordion pIeated ends. Worth $1l9.
Special Opening Price, SEC.
The times., 1901-03-17
New granite cloths, 25c.

Handsome granite coth3S inches wide and allwOOl in
splendid assortment comprising blue old tan,
and reythe which is being sold about town at 49e
The times., 1901-03-17
SI.25 kid gloves, SOC.

The newest assortment for the COM
ing spring. All the modish shades and
stitching Excellent values that are
worth s1.25. Special Opening Price, 59c.
The times., 1901-03-17
The new f1Omespuns, Csc.

All wool doubewdth homespuns, in grey, light and dark
brown, reseda &c+eguar 45c values.
ing price. 25c yard.
The times., 1901-03-17
lOc COlored lawns, 71c yd.

of sheer coored awn-40 wide. large
of patternsstripes and ereinead of Zoe, for 74c
yard.
The times., 1901-03-17
Opening bargains women's suits, etc.

Beyond all question lead in values in ladies' ready made
suits, skirts silk waists &C. and certainly lead in variety
and quantity of exclusive styles You always
fourth what equal values Illus
trations of e leading STYLES in suits.
The times., 1901-03-17
Child's 39c dresses, 25c.

Lot of Infants and Children's Long
Slips, Short Flannel Skirts, Dresses
OF cambria, with embroidery, with
trimmed yokes-embroidered and lace
trimmed-also Gingham Dresses, with
embroidery trimmed yokes, in small
checks Of blue and pink-worth up to
39c. Special Opening Price, 25c.
The times., 1901-03-17
S1.9S for S2.75 aibatrOss waists.

~ L,1O .,
A of cooe Nuns
$ls which elsewhere
a
n
and
Cho..
The times., 1901-03-17
l25c Percales, 75c.

Yard wide Percales, soft finish, in
stripes, figures. and dot effects; the
y 1-2c kind. Special Opening Price,
{ 1-2c.
The times., 1901-03-17
Showing dress stuffs for spring.

All that fashionable in fabrics for spring and
and dresses is here-and indeed you'll declare the
and STYLES are beautifuthat our taste in selection