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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10
Among those present were:

AmOnS CuOSe pTcbSuI WeIe'
Misses
Nora Lasater, Lula Lasater,
Maud Brown, Louise Hill,
Pauline MilbrAndt, Agnes Milbrandt,
Rubie Hoge, Ethel Hoge,
Emma Gabel Pearl Gabel,
Thula Martin, Agnes Lasater,
Mathilde Gustafson, Lydia Gustafson.
MeSsrs. -
Eugene Smith, Chas. Kelly,
Lee Lasater, W. S. Pryor,
Herschel Chaudoin, Sam Robertson,
w. C. Robertson, Brown Robertson,
John r. Robertson, Azartah Burnett,
Ollie Hartzell. Alvin Spears,
Chas, Curtis, Edwin Pryor,
Oscar Campbell, Scott Minter,
w. c. Hill.
Mrs. L. w. Gabel.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

A citizen of BIedSoe county con>
tributiug an article to the local
paper signs it this way; "By citi
zen of Bledsoe cour ty born and
raised here rs years ago." 1t ls
suggested that he is a centenarian
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

John Northcut, of Plkeville, and
and Miss Ethel Farmer, Of Jasper,
were married Christmas Day in
Chattanooga whittier they had
eloped.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

!. A. Pope and Miss Gertrude
Ault, both of PikeviIIe were mar
ried Jan. 2.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

} L. Smith and Miss Nellie
Robertson, Of Delphi, were married
Christmas Day.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

Miss Jennie Hatfield won a prize
at Dunlap for good spelling, mias-
ing only four words out OF 3, 400.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

Miss Cist, of Chattanooga and
Miss Jessie Stone of Delphi, were
the guests of Mrs. M. B Clemons
during the holidays. Dunlap Tri-
buue.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

VIM. Rollins. aged 70 9years died
January 2 at the home of his son,
7 W. Rollins says the Pikeyille
Banner.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

Rev, w. G Wheeler, of Jasper, is
assisting Rev. Murphy in series
of meetings at the NJ E. church
this week.-Pikeville Banner.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

Printers Fee, si540.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-01-10

The Plkeville Banner thus winds
up an account of a party; "At
twelve o'clock all went home full
and happy"
The colored American., 1901-06-22
ThespianS in the South.

The cOl0red performers are having
their inning in Florida anl the demand
for cOlOIed talent is on the increase.
A writer from Tampa says: Bucking-
ham Theatre, Tampa, Fla Chappelle
brothers, owners, Pat Chapr ellie, man
ager, ID. Ireland Thomas, stage director.
Business this week is extremely good.
Pea1I Woods made her initial perform
ance and made big hit, F. Regis and
his animated song sheet went big;
TriXie Ford is still favorite here and
never fails TO make good; Mae Fisher is
getting hers with, Pm Pickin' NV
Company NOw;" Happy Howe is still
making our patrons laugh; Laura Lo-
gan and Ada Harris are working their
way into the hearts Of the people; geo.
McDanlels never fails to get applause
on, ''Don't You Think You'd Like to
FOndle Me-" Mr.. Pat ChappeIle is busy
day aid night ans ering letters from
managers who want to play his "a
Rabbits Foot Comedy Company.
Mr.. Chappelle can place a few more
that double and a few per-
formers who can act and double brass;
address him at his Buckingham Theatre
Tampa, Fla.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
TENNESSEE EDUCATION.
Gala Days at the Knoxville College
O. Cmmence ment.

Knoxville, Tenn, Special-The COM
mence ment exercises of Knoxville eel
iege were held in the college chapel last
week, the exercises being Of a high
order. ana addresses were delivered by
prominent white and colOred men dur
ing the week.
The exerci' es opened Sunday morn
ing June 8, when the Baccalaurate ser
mon was preached by Rev. Ralph w
McGranahan, D. D, president of the
college, and this was followed by the
religious societies Sunday night by
Rev. Z. 81, Hanna, D. D., of Nor
mouth, ILL.,, who discussed "Character
Building"
Monday afternoon the graduating
exercises Of normal department was
held at which time the following grad
uated: Louisa Austin, Julia a. Jack
son, George L. johnson, Challes @
Moore, Carrie D, Wills, Clifford o.
Thomas.
Tuesday was Founders Day" at
which time addresses were delivered in
the afternoon by Rev. J. W. WIther-
spoon, D, D., of Pittsbu1g, Pa, Col
res ponding Secretary of the Board of
Missions Of the United Presbyterian
Church, and in the evening by Prof
Il. T. Keeling, of PhiIadeIphi&, and
Charles Stewart, Of Chicago.
Wednesday the graduation exercises
of the college DEP arlment was held and
the following graduated: Hattie B.
Grudger Athens, Tenn, J. w. 0. Gar
rett. Of Lexington, Tenn, Mary M.
Burke. Broadway, Tenn, Henry G.
Stephenson, Banner, Miss. JAMIE L.
q ptCn, Athens, Tenn, and Ellen J.
Perry, WytheviIIe, Va. DR.. J. N.
Richmond delivered an address to the
Literary Societies. The muaicsl d.
paltment is under the direction Of Miss
Lulu V. Childers, an acce mDlished mU-
sic;an and graduate from Obellin.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
A Useful Book.

ga New Negro for a New Century"
is the tile OF most useful and attrac-
tive boo K just issued by The American
Publishing House of Chicago, Ill. The
book Contains nearly five hundred
pages, beautifully illustrated and brinn-
ful OF news and history of the colOreG
people. 1t contains many portraits
and sketches Of representatives men
a nd womenOf the race, quite hum-
Der Of whom live, and are we'll known
in Washington, The book can be had
Of Mr. r. A. SImms, 1888 Linden street.
n. Q. or it can be seen at The CoIored
American office. For further partlcu-
lars see advertisement.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
It Lead Them All.

In another part Of this papel will be
seen the advertisement OF the Hotel
Dale at Atlantic City, n. J., This is the
largest and most conn lete and most
elegantly furnished botel in the United
States for the accommodation Of col.
Ored people. The proprietor, Mr. e. ".
Dale, ON sccount of not being able to
give the management his personal 81.
tentiOn, would be glad to consider :
proposition from some experienced
hotel manager for the purchase OF this
hotel. It will be q paying Investment
TO the right parties. Address e. w.
Dale, Cape May; II. J. If.
The colored American., 1901-06-22

Miss Anna Carsten, Clsyt ton, III says;
"HOur Peruna did me so much good.
! believe I should have been dead By
this time had not used II. lam feel
Ing SO we'll now. IhaVe not taken any
medicine for four Or five months.
can cheerfuLy recommend Perune 20
my friends"
Everywhere the people, especially the
women, are praising PeFuna as remedy
for all forms Of catarrhal difficulties.
Roxa Tyler, Vice President OF the Illi-
nois Woman's Alliance, writes from 91O
East sixtieth street, Chicago, H., the
following:
"During the past year I gradually lost
flesh and strength until 7 was unable to
perform my work properly. tried diff
ferent remedies, and finally Peruna was
suggested to me. It gave me new life
and strength. Icsnnotspeak too highly
Of it,"
The extreme sensitiveness Of the mu-
cous lining Of every organ Of Q womsn's
body Is well known to physicians. This
explains why, in part at least, SO few
women are entirely free from cataxrh.
Peruna cures c&tarrh wherever is is
located.
Send for free catarxh book. Address
DE-. Hartman Columbus ohi0s
The colored American., 1901-06-22
Wedding Bells.

The announcement is madeof the
marriage of Miss MaryIMclntosh OF OkC-
Iona to Mr.. J. J. Chilcoat of Washing
ton. We have. never met Mr.. Chilcoat
but we are personally acquainted with
Miss Mary. She Is star. For yeaIs she
has served as music teacher in Jackson
CT llege ar d comes from one Of the best
families in the state. We regret for her
to leave the state.-Preacher Safeguard
Miss.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
NEGRO AUTHORS,

Very few, even of those who are
deeply interested and closely concerned
n the Negro's efforts and develop
ment have much distinct knowledge OF
the varied and rich literature produced
by men and women Of the race. Col.
ectors, students and those interests d
Ia special phases of race literature are
invited to examine my collection OF
books, or to correspond with nae.
JOHN 81. WILLS,
OLD BOOKS,
506 Eleventh st , N. W.,
Washington, D. G.
The colored American., 1901-06-22

dence, dismissed the girl, holding that
MIS- DR.. Johnson had failed to make
out case and that the girl had cOnclu-
slVely established her ownership to the
goods-that the evidence preponderated
in favor OF the defendant. A civil action
to recover damages for malicious plose-
cutiOn is highly probable.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
The COIOred American in Buffalo

- AA A@NAA
For the benefit of the many readers of
The Colored Anne rican special arrange
ments have been made so that the
paper can be found at Ross cigar store,
Lucas DsTbershOp on Williams street,
Ruffin's barbershop on Clinton street
and at al the leading news stands
Visitors to the exposition will do well
to call at these places and secure a copy
of the paper. If.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
WATERS ON THE BUM.
The Pan-AmerIcan Exposition Not Yet
Open-BuSinesS Delayed by the Bad
Weather.

Buffalo, n. Y, Special Having heard
much of the great influx Of walters to
Buffalo which completely Overcrowded
the city, long before the Exposition
opened conseque ntIy decided to make
a personal investigation OF the report
After one weeks stay here [ was sorry
to find that the report was only too
true. [ would venture to say that at
this writing there are fully 800 walters
here idle oWirg to the fsct that there is
nothing for them to do. Many Of the
above have almost gone blind looking
for work. In the meantime, they have
been compelled to pay fIom $3.50 to So
per week for room rent and in some
places four and five are In one room.
The above prices are extOrtinate. but
when you know that houses renting
eight months ago for $50 and now for
s75 and those for $50 and $50 now for
$3.50 and SITS, you can easily under
stand why roona rent is so steep. Every
thing here Is advancing in prices accord
ingly.
Since here I have met several walters
that I knew in other cities and who
always worked and made a neat ap-
pearance but now to use slang ex
preston they ale decidedly on "the
bum" and many OF whom have become
destitute here and have beat their way
on the train to some other city in search
Of work. The same is true in regards
to other working peOrle, they all have
suffered severely.
The real cause Of the above condition
is due TO the fact that although the
Pan American Exposition was to have
opened on May 1st, it is not yet finished
and will not be completely so before
the first Of July. and, too, the contin-
ued cold weather has had marked ef.
feet upon the visitors, all of which him
ders hotel business Yours truly,
w. FORREST CozART.
Hotel Detroit.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
LAWYERS STEWART & THOMPSON,

Win a Great Victory in the United States
Branch of the Police Court-Ex-U. S.
Senator William E. Chandler and 9th
ers High in Socal and Diplomatic Cir
ceS Interested Spectators.
The colored American., 1901-06-22
Buy 4 Copy.

The Colored American can be found
every Saturday morning at Blacks He
tel. Walnut street between Fourth and
Fifth streets. Evansville, Ind. All the
leading journals and race papers are
handled there. tK.
The colored American., 1901-06-22

ed lady, formerly employed as a dc
mestic in the family of Mrs. DR. w
w, Johnson, was charged by that lady
with the larceny Of many articles con
sisting principally of ladies underwear
The defendant was represented by
Messrs. Samuel G.. Thompson and Jos
eph II. Stewart; the Government by
District Attorney MullOwney.
The trial lasted fully five hours.
Much interest was centered in the case
by reason of the presence and NANTES
interest of many persons Of prominence
on behalf of the defendant. The court
room was packed TO lis utmost seating
capacity by lawyers, business men an6
members Of society.
The plaintiff, Mrs. DR.. Johnson,
claimed to own the property in ques.
tiOn ,and after having testified that she
last saw the articles a September last
In her house, the cCIOred maid was then
introduced by the Government to cor.
rObOrate her statement, having failed
In her effort Detectives Miller and Peck
were put upon the stand and testified
to the circumstances under which the
goods were recovered, Whereupon the
Government rested its case.
Messrs. Stewart and Thompson Great
ed quite surprise when they set Up
the defense Of ownership in the defend
ant, They introduced seven witnesses
all OF whom testified that the goods in
question belonged to the gilI, Joseph
inc and had been her property for the
past six years. Quite a change was
taken In the tide CT affairs when Mr..
Thompson put upon the stand Miss
Hattie Darnell, of Alexandria, Va, who
stated that she was dress maker by
trade and that she had known the de-
fendant for number OF years and that
many Of the articles claimed by Mrs.
DR.. Johnson, were articles which she
had made for the girl Josephine. MIR.
MulIOwney was not able to "break
down to testimony.
Many witnesses of prominence were
introduced to testify to the character
Of the defendant, including Ex-U. 8.
William E. Chandler, Governor Otd-
way, Rev. DR.. L L. Thomas, Rev. DR..
and Mrs. William Gaines, Mrs. Laura
French, a prominent lady of Alex
andria. After motion by Mr.. Thomp-
son to dismiss on the ground of failure
OF the Government to establish a case.
The district Attorney made a strong
and forciable appeal to have the court
TO hold the prisoner. He was followed
0y Lawyer Stewart whose eloquent ap-
peal was equally strong and forcible.
on behalf OF the girl. Not only was he
eloquent but logical and convincing in
hls contention that the evidence pre-
pondersted In favor of his client and
mat 1t was sufficient and conclusive to
establish her innocence, and if not, it
was at least suffi oient to raise q reas-
enable doubt, which under the law,
SnOuld be dissolved in favor OF the pris-
0ner.
Ills citation of cases in support Of his
contention and his exposition Of the
law was remarkable and the court took
occasion to so comment. Mr.. Samuel
u thompson prepared the case with
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15

daughter o. Samuel Sewsll, ESQUIRE.
all OF Coao, this county. The cere-
mony was I, take place Yesterday
Crhorscay) at the Baptist parsonage
IN Hea;hsville, DR.. 6. W. Beale
officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Brent are
among the sick ones here this week.
MssisifpIe Eichelberger ('Juslice
john was receiving congratulations
Monday on all sides for HE admins
tration OF Justice and the terror be
inspires among evil doors. lie is a
benofactor to this comuusitv.
Hon. Jno. ID. Lnttrell was oui
and being congratulated by bis host
Of friends because of his recovery
from a recent paralytie stroke. With
hls daughter, Mrs. Eta Clsugbton.
who lately sold out her mercantile
interests a: Lottsburg, be has moved
INTO the home recently occupied by
Lloyd Snead, in this village lately
dveitised for rent in the CITIZEN
by /. JeromeDowniug.
A fine new barn is being erected
at the Methodist parsonage by con
tfibutions of the liberal Methodisls
and others we have in this commu-
nIty. Pastor Wray is highly thought
OF by all denominations here.
Both the Nelms Hotel aud the
Rice House seemed to do a ,hlivins
business OF court day.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15

WE REGRET to see that the Legis-
iatnre has passed, without material
opposition. law prohibiting pound.
netand purse-net fishing in Elizabeth
river. That river is not of great
Importance to the purse-netters, but
It, IS OF some moment to trap fisher.
men, and while the fishing interests
will not suffer particularly from this
legislation it is an opening wedge in
the battle against these interests.
Representatives from the York.
James, Rappahannock AID other
rivers can, in future, argue with
show of success that their sections
should be accorded similar legisla-
tion-if they have mind to COM
blne with the hook-and line and
other little fishing interests. 1t was
bad move, and one which we fear
will lead to future trouble, like the
famous Diggs and Pitcher bills of a
few years ago.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15
WAR TAX REDUCTION.
Congressman Swanson Saves the Day
Regarding 1t.
Richmond Dispatch.)


WASHINGTON, ID. c., February g.
The action of the Ways and Means
Committee, in finally agreeing to a
conference with the Senate on the
war-revenue reduction bill, insures
the final passage of the measure. The
committee, however, did not concur
IN the Senate amendments, but their
action is considered as surrender.
and all of the reductions made by the
Senate will finally be. agreed to. 1t
is not saying too much when it is
stated that the victory belongs to a
great extent to Representative Swan
son, of Virginia. The fight was a
bitter one- 1t was the intention of
the Republicans to report the Senate
bill back TO the House, with recon-
mendatlon of non-concurrence, but
without request for conference.
This would require the Senate to ask
Tor conference, if any was to be
held.
The Senate would never have asked
tor a conference, and the bill would
have failed, with the consequent re-
suit that there would have been no
reduction in the war taxes.
At the meeting of the WAYS and
Means Committee Mr.. Swanson made
determined fight for conference.
saying that the country demanded
some kind of reduction in the war
taxes. He pointed out the great in
terests affected, and spoke at some
length on the oppressive taxes
imposed on the tobacco industry of
the country. Mr.. Swanson then APP
pealed to the minority to vote for a
conference.
A vote was finally taken, at which
eight Republicans voted to kill the
bill and two answered present. As
there are only seven Democrats on the
committee, the proposition seemed
doomed. Mr.. Babcock (Republican),
however, withdrew his vote and an
swered present. This made the di-
rect vote a tie-7 to Z. Mr.. PAYNE
then changed his vote from present,
and voted with the Democrats.
Mr.. Swanson is jubilant at the vic.
tory, and a reduction of the war taxes
is now assured. AS the senior minor
ity member of the Ways and Means
Committee he is being congratulate
ed on his fight, as the bill is one of
the most important that will be con-
sidered at this session of Congress.
The reductions proposed by the
OIL, stated that the total would be
S4O,S21,527. The reductions noted
were: On bank checks, express or.
ders. ETC., S1l, 092, 300; on medicines.
Ss7,OOO,OOO; on beer, $13, 000,O 900; on
tobaccos, $S,0o0,000. The increase
through the tax on bucket-shops will
aggregate something like $40, O0O,OOO
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15
POLITICAL.

One OF the most remarkable articles
OF the day, when its source is con.
sidered, isan editorial which appeared
in the Chicago Chronicle of Monday
last on the Fifteenth Amendment
(negro suffrage, etc. 1t declares that
there was no call for this measure:
that it did not spring from the people:
that 1T grew of spirit of vengeance:
that it was advocated for the pur.
pose of Furnishing the people of the
Sonth and perpetuating the rule of
the Republican party.
al will not be candidate for the
Attorney-G eneralship," said Judge
William Hodges Mann in the rotu ada
last night. 81 know there have been
reports that | would run. / have
had no idea of doing so since en-
tered the judgeship contest. There
was no agreement as to my course.
but | feel it wonld be eminentIy inn.
proper for me to antagonize men who
gave me such loyal support in INV
- Richmond Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15
BROUN'S STORE.

That wide-awake fellow, L. j.
Eubank, has made excellent con-
tracts with Northern parties for this
season and will continue to buy ties
andpoplar wood at top market prices.
Judge and Mrs. Edwin Broun have
both been sick for sometime. The
Judge is moving about his lovely
home, Easton, but the good matrOn
Is still confined to her room.
Messrs. w. Med. Lee and Fred /.
Wagner, with little Grace Lee, spent
Sunday night at the home of Il. B.
Broun on their way to Heathsyille
court. Misses Grace Pinckard and
Laura Chiffon aud Chiffon Pearson
also visited this home the past week.
the young ladies spending some days
with Miss Halle Broun.
Mrs. w. j.. Miles, who had been
spending q fortnight at "Easton,"
returned to her home ct Wheaton
on Sunday. Mr.. Miles came over to
spend Sunday and return with his
wife.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15
VILLAGE.

Mr.. L. w. Headley and Miss Mag
gle Lewis were married at the Bap-
list Parsonage Sunday, February 10,
at 1880 a. m, by Rev. w. i. Wright.
Miss Myrtle Lewis, of Baltimore, was
bridesmaid and Mr.. S. G. Headlev.
brother of the groom, was best man.
After the ceremony the happy couple
attended the morning service at
Bethany Baptist church, of which
both are members. After services
they were the recipients of many
hearty congratulations and as Young
lady remarked, the centre of .'obstruc-
Jion."
The case against W. II. Bell.
charged with the larceny IF $3.50
from Capt. Ben Evans, was dismissed
Monday. MIR. Bell has many friends
here who are glad to know that he
was able to repute the charge.
1t is said that minister-of the
gospel near here not fiudiug the ice
on top of his pond suitable for filing
his Ice house, went to the bottom af-
ter IT, RUB H. Mex.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-02-15
LIFE INSURANCE.
A Statement of Facts

Early In June, 1900, James A. Self. of
Northumberland county, insured his life
IN III .he Mutual Life Insurance Co, of New
4 orA, lot the sum OF one thousand dol
lars. On the 9th of August. 1900 he died
and in two weeks after papers showing
PROOF OF death were handed 10 Messrs'
Hughlett Il Eford, the special agents in
this section, for transmission to the home
once in New York, they handed me the
check Tor one thousand dollars in full
payment OF the policy. do most heart
lily commend the promptpess of this COM
pany and its polite and attentive agents
messrs. Hughlett & Efford, to any who
think oftaking out policies OF Life In
surancc which l regard as the best in
Vestment any one can possibly make for
uepenoent family. G.. +. EUBANK.
Administrator of j. A. Self.