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The colored American., 1901-06-22

SpecisI mention being made of the
work Of WilbPrfOrce College and Payne
Theological Seminary. The Connection
maintsin- 90 &C Clleges, 165 teachers and
528T students.
The evening session was spent in dis
cusslng the character OF the ministers
and others who had been in attendance
at this Co 0ference
Sunday was what might be termed
"big day in Bethel Large crowds
thrOnged the church TrCm eaIIy morn
till night and services of a very inter-
est1ng nature were held throughout the
day. The morning services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Leak In the afternoon
Chjldren's Day was celebrsted at which
time large collection was lifted for
the support of the Sunday-school Union
and the Church Extension Department
At o'clock DIP. A. Hubbard preach
ed an Interesting sermon and at night
the Conference was addressed by Rev.
Il. B. Parks.
Monday was the last day of the Con-
ference. At the morning session Bisb-
Op Derrick directed the whole Confer
The colored American., 1901-06-22

n n1nomss' book, ''The American Negro ,,
cb.,clc ice vigorously denounced the
raiseS on,I made against the race bv the
,nO[ ~ 10 OF the aforesaid book.
ss..t 49, wednesday at lO:3O a. m. the
,S%SOn s,oiao was opened with devotionsI ex-
So,es S5.C.ses conducted by Rev. ". r Her-
= T"T'ol' T!a Rev. J. I. Jenlfer and Rev,S
6,v ", ", after which the records of the
U3rrfs were read and approved and the
rsonl,ug rstu,ng session was closed with the
di't.5.s dyU5s OF the several churches of the
no "'ss' oss Bishop w. B, Derrick. presid.
sj5raall j50nlCeF OF the Conference. made an
msnoS SrTsS ID the afternoon ADVISING the
dDrt d-tStS tS as to how they should cor
.etEinue ,ue aI1airs Of the Church always
IS trg sbogsiS 70 be guided by such principles
TIE '1Sula 6Sla gain added memberships to
lscs uu[ch and devoted friends for the
erss, be also spoke briefly on the
Booko." "GTK II which is being done bv
OoiISiac OSSF I: Washington for the un-
Ebss;Iulg OF the Afro american ana EN-
one oDI,tsG of that he should be regarded ss
hcs Tue foremost men of the Negro
evening session was devoted al
The colored American., 1901-06-22

churches was a thoroughly. snd COM
pletely educated mintnstry. He fsrth-
or SAID that II was not enough to mere
~ secure au industrial education. but
Gnat In order TO keep abreast of the
times we must so cultivate, so educate
the mental faculties as TO be able suc-
cess1dliy to cone with the great questions
OF me day. Such condition OF affairs
ne maintained would prove blessing
to mankind The next renOrt was mn
on the subject OF temperance which
was warmly discussed by nearly everv
pastor who was present. Not OnIv the
use OF Intoxicating liquors but also that
OF tobacco was strongly protested
against
The School and College report was
next given stating that a great good
had been accomplished by the colleges
which are supported by this Caurcb,
The colored American., 1901-06-22

| most wholly to the discussion of the
condition Of the churches and the great
increase IN membership. In the course
. OF the remarks 1t was stared that the
total number OF churches consisted OF
! D OOO with membership OF $50 900:
there are % schools and lleges and
the denomination publ shes two week
| ~ papers, one monthly and 8 quarter
| ly review.
Devotional exercises attended with
much enthusiasm and religious fervOr
opened the session on Thursday at the
close Of which DR.. J. NJ. Henderson
addressed the Conference basing his
remarks upon the work Of the AlI9n
Legion OF which he is the secretary
After speaking Of the CONT letion of
the Allen tOmO at Philsdelphis In
which the remains of Richard Allen.
founder OF the Church, DIR. Hendar-
son stated that the object of the Allen
Legion was to bring the young peOuIs
into closer relation with the C0urch and
1t was their purpose to perpetuate the
Legion with the memory of the found
er. Bishop Derrick also spoke of the
great aud good principles upon which
Richard Allen based his life's work
snd urged the ministry to emUI ate these
principles and thereby cOnsUmmete
the greet work which they have before
them. Later in the day reports were
read by the Educational, Missionary
and Admission Boards. There were
several young men graduates OF the
Y ale Theological Seminary and Lin
coin University who passed successful
and were thus admitted
to the Conference.
=
ly to the great work being accom- DIished |
by Payne's Theological Seminary and |
WjlberfOrce College in the Iine OF edu- |
eating young men and especially in |
training them so that the Church |
might be. prepared to send out more |
men to fill the ministry.
In the evening the women OF the
church conducted the session which
was presided over by Mrs. w. II ThOm
as Of Boston, president OF the G. infer
ence Mite Society. DR.. II. B. Parks,
secretary of Home and Foreign Mis-
IiOns addressed the meeting telling of
he successful missionary work which
lad been already dUne IN Africa aud
he West Indies, and urged that con
inuance Of the same might be assured
md that the missionary workers in
hose might be cared for by and through
| cooperation Of the several pastors
n conclusion he spoke of the invalu-
Ible work which the women had done
or the support of the Conference. A
.OOd collection was then raised for
purposes.
The session Saturday was opened
With devotional exercises in charge Of
be young men who have just been
omitted to membership. Al the close ,
4 this service Bishop Derrick asked !
or the reports from the several COM ,
mites. Rev. g. @. Dunlop reported !
or the Committee on Education. He :
tsted with much emphasis that what ,
7as most needed in the A. NJ. E.
The colored American., 1901-06-22

ence to offer prayer for the recovery of
Mrs. Mckinley and for divine blessings
Co be shOwered upon the President in
his present distress. Tue Bishop pre-
sided al the evening session, several re-
ports were read including the report
on memoirs which showed that during
the past Conference year death bad re-
moved Bishop M. M. Moore and Pre-
siding Elder Hayslett. Heartfelt sym
pathies were rendered the families of
the deceased and the sum Of $38 was
contributed towards the support of the
widow of Elder Hsyslett. After read
ing the appointments the Conference
The colored American., 1901-06-22
SPARTA
Pool and Billiard Rooms.
1906 Pennsylvania Avenue, n, W.

This large, spacious and weIl-situa-
ted pleasure establishment has had
added TO 1t new room in the third
story for pool and billiards, where those
who do not care to play in the larger
apartments can have q degree OF
privacy not to be obtained elsewhere
This new room Is handsomely furnished
and lighted by electric lights. The
atmosphere is cooled by electric fans.
You are cordially invited to make
inspection OF these pool and billiard
parlOrs. YoR will receive hearty vel
come at any time. Ask for
SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
look Your Coas Collar

Covered with dandruff. as usual. That
means diseased scalp. DR.. Whites
Electric Comb will soon cure that.
The only patented comb in the world.
Every one who has used it is wild with
delight. Only 50: and SOC each. D. N.
Rose, Gen. Mgr, Decatur. I'LL.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
CLAIRvOYANT
AND ASTROLOGIST.s

Life from cradle
to grave. : Gives
names in full OF
those you have or
will marry; causes
happy marriage to
those you desire :
unites those sepa-
rated (never failsl.
II you are in donbt
as TO the outcome
Of any undertaking
IN business. social
or domestic life;
sickness, divorces.
separations, law
suits, lost or absen
friends interes.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
was brought to an end.

was brought to an end,
1t was one of the most successful ses-
siOns ever held in this district. Rev.
y. =. Dunlop, pastor Of the Bethel A.
NJ. Il. church and Rev J. A. Hagan,
pastor OF the A street church were re-
turned to this city for another year.
w. w.
The colored American., 1901-06-22

you; II you desire to have your domestic troubles
removed, your lost love returned consult or write
me. You will be advised the best way to succeed
Patrons attended to in all parts of the world ct
stamps.
MRS & GARY i%Os WEST YORK STREET
O' 0' OnA'A PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
THE ANNUAL N. E. CONFERENCE
OF the A. NJ, E. Church Which Con-
yened at Bethel Church in Pro-idenca

Providence, R l., Special-Tbe Ar
nusl Conference OF the A. NJ E. Church
Of the First Episcopal Diocese was reg
ularly opened at the Bethel church
Meeting street, on Wednesday morn
lug, June D. Rev. c. =. DunIsp, pas
TOT OF the church had made great pre-
paratiOns for the convenience Of the
C)nference and his efforts were reward
I'll oy most successful arrangement.
on Tuesday evening as a preliminary
10 the opening session there was an
organ recital by Prof. Reed after which
th9 IN Rsy. 5. Timothy Tice, pastor of
81. PauIs A, NJ. E church, Camb ridge,
MSS addressed his hearers using as
nls SUBJECT a criticism OF William II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
A MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUBURB.
Tales of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of New
That Transpired Here Yesterday
Truthfully Told.

New crop Garden Seeds. English
Peas, etc. HUDsoN's DRUG STORE.
An Americus youth defines an old
maid as bachelor" girl, third per-
son, singular number, past tense and
easy to ''parse" by.
The delightful shirtwaist weather of
the past week holds on, and Americas
people are enjoying it. Yesterday was
an April day indeed.
Peanuts are scarce commodity in
the Americas market, and owing to
the failure of the crop in other sections
command high price.
What was done at the courthouse
yesterday could be written with one
stroke of the pen-0. It was not a
busy day with the officials.
To advise person with case of la
grippe on hand and mending its hold
to remember that it's just bad cold, is
as consoling as to tell him to grin and
bear it.
The committee of Americus business
men going to Brunswick today will
carry the best wishes of every good
citizen for success in bringing the new
railroad this way.
A little negro is locked up at the
county Jail, charged with the shoe ting
of a companion with parlor rifle last
week. Justice Graham will give hin
hearing tomorrow.
Not tramp showed up on the hori
zon yesterday though the police went
skirmishing for the vags out in the
suburbs, They are here, however, and
likely to give trouble.
Under the circumstances, the cotton
market displayed considerable strength
yesterday, the loss in the near posi-
tions being only to points where {
slump was expected.
Rev, S. @. Dean, it is understood,
has recovered from his recent illness
aud left Montgomery to join Mrs
Dean at Gulf Port, Miss. They will
return here very shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Shirts and Underwear Reduced.

Reductions right down the line now,
and substantial worth while reductions.
You would almost think we were gsing to
Quit selling Shirts and Underwear, and
wished to close out everything in rush,
But It IS simply this we don't want to
make long drawn OUT operation of one
that can be settled quickly. These Janu-
ary stocks are unwelcome here. Its wear
ing time, not showing time, and the best,
quickest methods of finding wearers are
shown light here.
We offer our entire line of Colored
Shirts, made by the best makers in the
United States In the Monarch, JOS. Fowler
and International makes; not one in the
lot that has ever been reta1led for less than
81; some are the ST. Is kind, others are
worth 81 so; the whole lot Is placed on
center table and priced at 89c each.
Twenty dozen Mems Fancy Stripe In
derwear, shirts and drawers, uP to January
lst, was 75c. per garment or ST. SO per suit;
they are 49c per garment or 95c per suit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

w. A. Logan, of Montgomery, was
autographed yesterday among the Al
len House arrivals.
w S Tenant, of Jacksonville, Fla.
was IN Americas yesterday and stop
ped at the Allen House.
Mr. Ben Greene left yesterday for
Atlanta, and may decide to locate
there permanently.
Mrs. W D. Flint left yesterday for
Savannah and will spend several days
pleasantly with friends there.
Mrs A. S. Thompson has returned
to Chicago after vieit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Cocker.
Miss Lister Ware, of HogansvilIe,
Ca, is the guest of Mrs. Lynn Fort at
her residence on Tay lor street.
H, II. Whitwortb, of Nashville, was
registered yesterday among the sever
al arrivals at the Windsor Hotel.
Mr., H. H. ellis, prominent resi-
dent of Stewart county, came over to
Americas yesterday on business.
Messrs. w. D. and J. Wells,
prominent citizens of Smithyille, were
in Americas Yesterday on business.
Col. w. M, Hawkes. came from At
lanta yesterday upon visit of few
days to his mother, Mrs. NJ. 7. Elan
Mr.. and Mrs, John Kleckly are en-
tertaining a charming little Miss a.
their home, who came yesterday to re
side with them permanently.
Hon, w. T. Jay. the popular an6
progressive mayor of Shellman, was {
visitor in Americus yesterday the
guest of Mr.. Fred B. Arthur.
MIR, and Mrs. John Windsor and
! daughter, Mrs. Ewin Davis, returned
: from Florida yesterday and will spend
some time in Americas, their former
home, before going north again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
COMPANY IS NOT DISCOURAGED
At Report That State Will Net Re
ceive Them.

There was considerable discussion
yesterday morning among members of
the newly organized Sumter Light
Guards relative to a publication in an
Atlanta paper to the effect that the
company would not be accepted by the
state, inasmuch as all of the five infan-
try regiment are full. The new COM
mand has nearly eighty members and
if accepted by. the authorities would
be a valuable addition to the states
volunteer forces. Mayor Fielder and
several friends of the Light Guards
will go to Atlanta shortly and lay the
matter before the governor and mill
tary authorities with the hope that
some plan may be DEVISED whereby
the Americas company can enter the
service,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

The most soothing, healing and an
tiseptic application ever devised is De-
Wits Witch. Hazel Salve. It relieves
at once and cures piles, sores, eczema
and skin diseases. Beware of limitations.
W, A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; butnow
that it is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently overcome
habitual constipation, we'll informed
people will not buy other laxatives,
which act for time, but finally injure
the system. Buy the genuine, made
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Wonerful Shoe BARGAINS.

100 Pairs Mems Oak Kip Tie Shoes
Every pair guaranteed to be made of solid
leather, light and heavy soles, sells every
where at 81 rs; our price 95c per pair.
100 Pairs Mems Satin Calf Shoes, IN
lace and congress, light aud heavy soles,
made of honest solid leather, regularly sold
at 81 IS, now at 81 Is per pair.
Misses Black Kid Shoes, spring heels,
kid tips, button and lace, regularly sold at
S1.00; now at 65c pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
The Embroidery Sale.

The usual bargain limits selections
compels you to take only the styles that
happen to be in the offering at low price.
If you want to pick and choose you must
pay more..@ This sale is unapproached by
all others In that it not only offers splendid
embroideries at most exceptional prices,
but it provides a variety of over two hun
dred styles. You can get the best bargain
possible, yet you can select from more styles
than are found IN most of the regular stocks
at full prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, 1t is narrated by him as follows:
II was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
the back and sides, no appetite-gradu-
ally growing weaker day by day. Three
physicin had given me up Fortunate
ly, friend advised trying Electric Bit
ters;' and to my great JOY and surprise,
the first bottle made decided improve.
ment. | continued their use for three
weeks, and am now awell man. I know
they saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim No one should fail
to try them. Only so cents per bottle al
Il. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

Persons who suffer from indigestion
can not expect to live long, because
they cannot eat the food required tc
nourish the body and the products Of
the undigested foods they do eat poison
the blood. It is important to cure in.
digestion as soon as possible, and the
best method of doing this is to use the
preparation known as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t digests what you eat and re-
stores all the digestive organs to perfect
health. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Boys Clothing--S6 Suits at S3.z5.

This is one OF the results of closing out
of our Clothing stock. They are double
breasted suits of all-wool Cheviots; some
blue, others of desirable mixtures; sizes 9
to 10 years; about rs suits in this lot in
which values run up to SO; now uniformly
priced at s. rs.
Another group of Boys Suits in which
values run up to s. so will be sold at SIPS
per suit; sizes to IA years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, as it is dangerous to delay.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica-
tons of having taken cold are noticed.
1t cures quickly and its early use pre-
vents consumption. W. A. Renbert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

Cut this out and take it to Dodson' IS
Pharmacy or Hudson's drug store and
get a free sample of Chamberlain 8
Stomach and Liver Tablets, the best
physic. They also cure.disorders of
stomach, bllliousness and headache,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

Aching in the small of the back is an
indication of Bright's Disease. The
proper course in such cases is to take q
few doses of PRICKLY ASH BITTERs. II
is an effective kidney remedy and bowel
regulator. DR.. e J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Sale of IS Rugs at One-Third to One.
Third Below Value.

This is a cleanup sale of various odd
lots left over from Christmas selling. The
thrifty housekeeper finds an opportunity
for big saving in the cost of a very I'm
portant part of the furnishing.
We've only IS to sell at the price so to
avoid disappointment, please come early; the
prices were S1.5O, ST. IS, 81 and So IS; now
you can buy them until this lot is sold at
81 90 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

This season there is large death
rate among children from Group and
lung troubles. Prompt action Will save
the little one from these terrible dis
eases. We know of nothing SO certain
to give instant relief as One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t can also be relied upon
in grippe and all throat and lung trou-
bles of adults. Pleasant to take, W.
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Given a Reduced Rate.

The Southeastern Passenger Assoc
citation has granted one and one-third
fare rate to the Brunswick & Birming-
ham convention, certificate plan, at
Brunswick. Each delegate must pro-
vide himself with a certificate from the
ticket agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
WILL SERVE TEA TO PUBLIC.
Miss Williams Will Wait On Ladies
Tomorrow.

Miss Nina Williams, local agent for
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co will
serve delicious tea, free tomorrow in
the store next the library. after 10
o'clock. She sells teas, spices and cof-
fee, giving a valuable present with
each purchase of pound.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands OF
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them Only 25o. Money back
if not cured. Sold by E. ], Eldridge.
druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

j. A. Lambert of Rachael, N. O..
writes: ST heartily endorse Foley's
Kidney Cure. It does what you claim
it will do and there is nothing equal to
it, and thank you for the good it has
done me-" Accept no substitute.
Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Hosiery Bargains.

Ladies fast black Hose, high sphced
heels and toes, full length, regular sold at
I5c; a special leader here at 3 pairs for CSC.
Mems Half Hose here at 3 pairs for 25c.
Misses fast black Hosea leaders,
pairs for 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
ENGINE WITH THREE STACKS
Odd Looking Monster Makes a Trip
Here.

IAN odd looking engine pulled the
morning train from Columbus to Amer
icus yesterday, and at first glance the
spectator was in doubt whether he or
the locomotive had the jimjams. En-
CINE 1868 was equipped with practically
three smokestacks, set in line like the
tunnels of a steamship, and the strange
device attracted no little attention. The
two additional stacks regulate the air
and exhaust, saving fuel and obviatlng
danger from sparks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
Can't Take New Company In.

ATLANTA, Jan. 22-Although Ameri.
Gus boasts Of a new military company,
the new organization will not be ad.
mitted into the state militia. There is
no room for the company, and as a re.
suit it will be necessary for the boys tC
wait until there is a vacancy, so de.
cIares the adjutant general
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
HAVE CLOSED SHOPS LIBRARY.
Sufficient Support Not Given the En-.
terprise.

The library and reading room estab-
lished several months ago at the Sea-
board Airline shops in Americus, for
the benefit of employees of the compa-
ny, was closed yesterday, though it is
hoped by many that the suspension is
temporary only. The library was
handsomely furnished and we'll sup
Piled with valuable books and current
literature. Lack of interest and sup
port caused the closing of the library,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

SAVE doctors bills by giving Foley's
Honey and Tar to infants and children
in time to prevent pneu monia or.croup,
which are fatal to so many thousands
of BABIES. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
TO CURE A COUGH

stop coughing, as 1t irritates the lungs,
and gives them no chance.to heal. Fo.
ley's Honey and Tar cures without
causing strain in throwing off the
phIegm like common cough expector-
ants. Davenport Drug 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

Constipation leads to liver trouble,
and torpid liver to Brlghts Disease.
PRIoKLY ASH Buffers is a certain cure
at any stage of the disorder. DR.. E. j..
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23

Itch on human cured in 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by e. J. Eldridge,
druggist, Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-23
For Sale.

The W. D. Bailey place, an elegant
two story frame dwelling containing
eight-rooms with gas, water and sewer
age connection. Situated on Lee street
lot J. B. FIELDER. Real Est. Agt.