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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
TnRIa Allen

"The seven ages of man." Uncle Al
len Sparks was saying, "as l have OBJ
served the creature, are these: l. Crib
bage. .. homage. 3. Suffrage. 4. Mar
riage. ). Bondage. 6. Breakage. 7.
Dotage. ."-ChicagO Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
An ENcentiOn.

Bridget-Maggic. did We git n charac-
ther from the lasht place We wurruked?
Maggie-No, Bridget, but pointing to
array of merchandise she had just re-
moved from her trunk | guess l got
moighty noigh Everything ilse.-Boston
Courier
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Tables Turned.

"The first time | tried to smoke a Gig
arctic it made me awfully sick"
'You are getting even now"
81 don't see how"
'Why, now they make everybody else
sick when you smoke them."-King.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
How Styles Come In.

"Why isn't it proper to wear q watch
chain with n dress suitE"
''Frequently a man has to pawn his
watch and chain to rent the suit."-Chi-
cago Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
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each other a hazy penumbra may be
seen. If, however, attention is concen-
trated upon one Of the spots it disap-
pears, though the others remain visible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23


Connections at Rupert with Philadelphia &
Reading Railroad for Tamanend, Tamaqua,
Northumberland with and f. Div. +. X. X. for
Harrisburg, Lock Haven, Emporium, Warren
Cory, and Erie.
Daily. + Daily except Sunday. fStOp on
signal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23

A curious optical illusion is to he seen
in the accompanying figure from La Ma.
ture. At the places where the white
strips separating the black squares cross
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
THE STOP FOR OIL.

mower so he can NOV the lawn. lie is =
very nice dog. He does not bite at all
When 20 up there, play with him. lie
is very fond of children"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23

Harrisburg. "
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23

Cream Balm is placed Into the nostrils, spreads
over the membrane and is absorbed. Reliefis i'm
mediate and cure follows. 1t is not drying-does
not produce sneezng. Large Size, so cents at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size 10 cents by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
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TROUBLE IN THE OFFICE.


Ii Was Caused by the Editors CO.
nundrum.
"Why is woman like an umbrella 2"
asked the exchange editor.
Because she's made Of ribs and at
tached to stick" replied the informa-
ton editor. ''Why is
Wrong Guess again"
Because she always has to be shut
up when
Nav! You fatigue me-"
Because she stands in the hall
and
Nav! It's nothing about standing
in the hall"
"a woman is like an umbrella be-
cause nobody ever gets the right one.
Why is"
Ring off! That isn't the answer Ell
ther."
Its better one than you've got"
Don't you reckon l know whether it
is or not? Whose conundrum is this
yours or mine"
"Well, she's like an umbrella be-
cause 1t isn't because she fades with
age, is it,
You ought to be ashamed OF your
self"
Il am. Is it because you have TO put
up when it's cloudy and threatening
No; that can't be it. Because she's
good thing to have in the house. Why
is
You're not within four counties of
It,"
Because you can't find any pocket
in either Why is
mo choice. Vote again"
81 won't. \ woman isn't like an UNI
brella. There is not the slightest re-
semblance. You go on with your work
and let me alone"
81 knew you couldn't guess it. It's
because she's accustomed to reign"
Then the information editor rose in
his wrath, and they were only pre-
vented from doing mischief to each
other by prompt-and wholly uneX-
p9cted-work on the part of the labor
editor.-Chicago Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
PHILADELPHIA &
READING RAILWAY
IN EFFECT MARCH 80, 1901
TRAINS LEAVE DANVILLE
weekdays only

weekdays only
Fer Philadelphia ll.25 IN.
For New York ll.25 IN,
For Oatawissa ll.25 a. m, 6.04 p. m.
For Milton !.32 q, m, 90 p m.
For Williamsport 7.32 a. IN, 400 p m.
Trains for Baltimore, Washington and the
South leave Twenty-fourth and Chestnut
Streets, Philadelphia, weekdays-3S, LA
1922 a. m, 1915, l.33, 303 4.l2, sos, 7.26, S28 p
m, Il 81 night. Sundays 3.23, IA a. M, IL. lB
l.33, I.l2, SOB, 7.26 S.26 p. N.
ATLANTIC CITY RAILROAD,
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut Street Wharf
and South Street Wharf.
WEEKDAYS-EXpress 500, 800 q. M, (Satur-
days only LOO 200 400, 800, 7.l5 p. m. AZ
commodation 500 a. m, $50 p. m. Sunday
Express, 600 800, 1000 "A. m, 7.l5 p. IN. Ac-
commodation s 90 a. m, 500 p. m.
Leave ATLANTIC CITY DEPOT-Week-
days-EXpress 7.35, 800, l0.I5 a. m, 25O $50,
600 D. IN. Accommodation sos a. M, 4.O5 p
m SUNDAYS ExpresS-l0.l5 a. m, 4SO, 5.SO
SOOp. IN. AccOmmodation-7l a. m, Aus
p m.
Parlor cars on all express trains.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
A9NSAPE MAY and OCEAN ClTY--We eek
-9.l5 a. m, 4.l5 pm. Sundays--9.l5 am.
- \St 900 q. m. Additional for Cape
ISLE cIrY-weekdayS--sl' a. m :
YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY
EXPRESS.
bGAE 1W YORK Liberty Streetl $40 T.
- STLANTIC CITY, $50 A. Nj.
Id time tables at ticket offices.
BESLER, EDISON ] WEEKS
GEM hperintendent General Agent
The colored American., 1901-07-06

ttsement to May 27th and am glad TO
see that you are getting up steam, and
hope yOu.Will "keep the ball rolIing."
Many wishes for the dear old Colored
American and hurra! for Mr.. Cooper;
may you yet see The American fly to
every nook and corner Of this great uni
verse, as [ can see you are fast covering
new fields that have been idle for some
time. your Oldest advertising patron,
Mrs. &C.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
THE BESY LIKED.

Alexandria, Va, June 4, 1901, Editor
Colored American. Dear Sir-Enclosed
you will find one dollar OF my sui
scripti9n money. l enjoy The ColOred
American more than any Negro paper
I have ever seen and would not like to
be without it. II enjoy the Alexandria
letter. Wishing the paper all the sue
cess possible, remain very respectful
ly, L. r. u.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
1000 AGENTS WANTED

At once In each State and Territory, to take
orders and deliver the beautiful Military ana
6cers of the Srd North Carolina q. s. V. In
the War with Spain. the first Negro reg1mene
ever organized and entirely Of1cered by colOreo
men. It sells at sight. Active agents are
taking from Is to 25 orders q day. Just the
thing for ladies to handle, as they are succeed
ing equally as well as men. Hundreds OF tnesS
best citizens In different localities; but from
now on, copy win be mailed 30 any ADDRESS
in the United States, Cuba, Porto k1cOs
or Philippine Islands on tho receipt OF 70
cents each. send money by P. o. money order.
If YOU don't care to canvass, you VIII do me q
great favor by showing this advertisement to
some one who does or would. Agents are
making big money.
Write for terms 20 agents, at once:
Address CAPT. THOS. L LEATHERWOODs
wublisher, 1909 New Hampshire Avenue N VIZ
Washington. D @
The colored American., 1901-07-06

The publication of The COIOred Amer
lean began, eight years ago to make 1t
inst what It is tOday-the leading col
mad journal Of the world. 1t has sue
ceedtd. You can stick pin here. The
rise of the paper to its present pos ItiOn
Of leadership has been steady-nOt arti-
fetal. up today and down tomorrow, it
has steadily grown in favor, not be
cause of personal reason, not at all but
hpcause il sought the news of the pro
gress Of the Negro throughout the
world and the states particularly, and
gave it 10 the people, and the letters
LelOw are only those that are sincere,
following the success OF the pubIIca-
ton, coming from the hearts OF glate-
full pt Ople. I'll e ColOred American to-
dsy has the largest circulation OF any
coiOred paper in the country and the
books stand open to prove the fact.
This is not braggidOciO, but the simple
truth, and the time has come to tell 1t.
The paper is original in the extreme.
and Withal Is an encyclopedia for num-
bers of papers whose managers fail to
credit The C,lOred American. The
editor has ably defended the race at
every turn. Nothing discOursges, but
the least resistance makes the paper IN
all departments reach higher and still
higher.
The best staff Of writers of the race
is employed here and elsewhere.
Right here has the owner succeeded
The managers feel indeed grateful to
the hest of people Of both races who
appreciate their efforts. PEI pie Of both
races well understand the fact that this
is an up-tC 1ate newspaper, which since
its debut las brought successful Ne
FTOes to tie front IN contrast to the bad
element which delight the white pa
pers to publish, The CJlOred Amer
cans influence Is unbOunded. The cUl-
ored people throughout the country
look to 1t for defense ana they get IL
too. No Wayenng, but straight forward
republican ever supporting the party
which stands for liberty and against
DISTINGUISHING the Negro in the South
The letters below are only few OF the
many, which food the Offices of The
COlOred American each week.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
IT CONTAINS ALL THAT Is GOOD.

Grande ROnde, Ore, As to YOUR
PAPER, have run over the list of things
that appeal to me as good in a paper
and you seem to have them already, or
in COnteml latiOn, so I cannot think of
any further suggestions that would be
useful at present. When a paper has
the up-tC-date magazine form, is print
ed on good paper, with clear type and
good illustrations, is handled by the
great news agencies, employs car
tOOnist, and has a man at the head wbO
knows what he is about, what else is to
be desired? l shall endeavor to repay
your kindness in any little thing may
be sbl5 10 do in increasing your circu-
lation in Oregon. l am very truly,
l.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
A VALUABLE "AD" MEDIUM.

Nashville, Tenn, June %. 1901, The
ColOred American, Gentlemen-Your
favor of June 18Th at hand. Enclosed
please find check for advertisement.
We have written Mr.. Chas. Ha Adams
asking him to forward you a photo
graph. We think The COlored Ameri-
can very good paper and might add
that we receive more returns from our
advertising in it than from sny other
two papers We have advertising in.
We will send you the other matter
spoken of later. Yours truly,
J. 9. Bulls.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
ENJOYS READING IT.

Raleigh, n. c., May 90, 'OI, Editor
Col rad American, Dear Re ocI )sed
you will find 81 90 which Is part pay
ment on the b Ii sent. Will send bal
ance later. I must say that I eI joy
reading your very valuable paper very
much, ana hope for you continued sue
cess Very truly yours, n. @. D.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
ONE OF THE ABLEST.

Marshallville, Ca. May 20, 1901
Editor Colored American, Dear SIR
Enclosed you Will find subscription
to The CciOTed American. You are edit
ing and publishing one of the ablest and
fa'rest Negro journals Of this country,
Please continue mine and accepttbanks
for past favOrs.
am yours truly, A. J. &.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
The CoIored AmeE1can in Bu uFaIo.

The COIOred American in Buffalo.
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 barbershop on Williams street,
Ruffin's barbershop on Clinton street
and at all the leading news stands.
Visitors to the exposition will do well
to call at these places and secure copy
OF the paper H.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
A BOQUET OF PRAISES

From Readers. The Colored American
Leads in Character and Quality Letters
From all Parts of the World d Must
Have it-"She Makes me Pay" Next to
the Bibie' in IntereSt-Growing More
in Favor Day by Day.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
GROWING MORE INTERESTING.

Tyrone, Pa, May 9th, 1901, The Col
Ored American, Gentlemen Find en-
closed check for two dollars on my
subscriptions due you The American
is growing more interesting every
week. Keep up the good work. Yours
truly, @. w. 3,
The colored American., 1901-07-06
BECoMEs MORE VALUABLE.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 10, 1901, Edt-
tor Colored American, Dear Sir-En-
closed please find post Office order for
two dollars subscription for CoIored
American. Your paper becomes more
valuable, YOurs truly, J. 5. 7.
The colored American., 1901-07-06

We congratulate Editor Cooper Of The
CoIored American on the busin ess-like
appearance Of his paper. 1t is full Of
rare and racy news and presents a good
appearance.-The Chicago Monitor.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
GOOD WISHES.

Philadelphia, Pa, April rs, 1901,
The COlOIed American, Sir-EnclOsed
ind check for two dollars for nay adVsr-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-25
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE.
Mrs. Sue Harper Minis Exp0unds
the Faith Cure.

Mrs Sue Harper Minis. of Atlanta. Ca,
prominent Christian Science advocate,
addressed a large audience at the Ma
tional Theatre yesterday afternoon. The
theme of her discourse. which occcpied
about an hour, was, Jesus in Christian
Science" 1t was directed toward an ex-
PLANTATION of the teachings of Christian
ity. Mrs. Minis was brought to this city
to deliver the lecture through the united
efforts of the two Christian Science
churches of Washington. She is a mem
Der OF the Christian Science lecture
board. and is regarded as one of the most
eloquent expounders of the faith in the
country.
Mrs. Minis was introduced yesterday
afternoon by Captain Linscott, of the
I-irst Church of Christ of this city. In
op>eing the lecture, she stated that the
world was now at the opening of new
cycle of knowledge. She referred to the
belief of Christian Science as one of
infinite truth, and stated that any person
who so desired could make the test to
find whether the faith was one of God
or of man.
Mrs. Minis quoted freely from the
Scripture and from modern writers. She
said the truth taught by Christ had now
come to be regarded as universal doc
trines. The teachings, she said were
in accord with the doctrines advocated
by the Christian Scientists of today The
lecturer cited a number of cases of all
ments of various persons who We're stated
TO have been given up by physicians and
to have received no benefit whatever from
any methods save those of Christian
Science.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-25
AIDS AN OYSTER DREDGER.
Youth Furnished Transportation to
His Home in baltimore.

Clifton Young, sixteen years old, was
yesterday furnished transportation to his
home in Baltimore by the Sanitary OH
Ger. Young arrived here Friday after
noon from Colonial Beach on the steamer
Randall He stated to f. l.. Philips, pri-
vate secretary to Sanitary Officer Frank,
that in the latter part of August he
shipped as cook for two months with
Capt Lew Drummer, of an oyster boat
in Baltimore, with the understanding
that he was to receive so per month
Young said he could neither read nor
write He claimed the captain never paid
him a cent nor would he let him so
ashore.
At Colonial Beach, on the Goth instant,
Young claimed he eluded the captain and
got ashore with the rest of the crew
five young men. According to Young he
had pistol that he sold for Sl.50 he
spent the money to obtain something to
eat a place to sleep. and transportation
to Washington. Arrived here he found
shelter at the home of a Mr.. Murphy Fri
day night and at the Home and Help
Mission Saturday night.
Young announced that if he could get
the consent of his parents he would en-
list in the army.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-25
SHAD STILL SCARCE.
Probability That supply VIII Ar
rive by Boat Today.

Potomac shad are still a scarce article.
Every day fish dealers at the wharf are
piled with enquiries concerning the COM
ing of the archaeological specimens, but
have been unable to give a satisfactory
answer. The wharf was visited by many
persons yesterday. Shad was the chief
topic of discussion.
Ii was said that boat had arrived with
quantity of shad, and there was much
rejoicing. Diligent search, however, fail
ed to reveal the craft. There was scarce
ly room enough along the wharf to ac-
commodate the many vessels engaged III
the fish and oyster trade, but not one OF
them, far as could be seen, had
brought any quantity of shad.
II was prophesied by fishermen and
fish dealers alike that today was likely
to bring a fair supply of shad to market
The weather of the past few days has
been especially propitious for taking
them, and it is believed number of yes
sells are en- their way up the river. and, If
not delayed, will reach port this morn
ing.
Some shad taken from the Potomac
have reached dealers at the wharf, but
there are only few. What arrived were
snapped up as soon as they were receiv-
ed. They have not been brought in by
the fishing vessels. but have come by
steamboat. All told, it was said, not
more than two hundred shad had been
received.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-25
THE WIFE INTERRUPTED.
Damaged the PIumage of Her Hus-
hands Feminine Admirer.

AT ; o'clock Saturday afternoon we'll
dressed man stood at the corner Of Penn
| svlyania Avenue and Thirteen-and-a-
half Street, apparently in waiting for
some one He became uneasy as time
Jagged and now and then he walked up
| and down the street That morning he
had received a letter, bearing Baltimore
postmark. which read something like this:
Dear Jake: Eleanor and coming over
Saturday and going down TO Alexandra f's
a lark We will be back in Washington about
o'clock Meet us at the Mount Vernon station.
Lovingly, JESSIE
BY accident the note fell into the hands
of Mrs. Jake" the wife OF the man who
stood upon the corner waiting. She care
fully replaced it in her husband S coat,
and said never a word. She did act, how
ever. Shortly before o'clock she engag-
ed a carriage and told the driver to take
her to the cab stand at Pennsylvania Ave
nue and Thirteen-and-a-hal Street
where she said she desired TO wait for
some ladies who were coming up from
Alexandria.
The electric train came in on time, and
the two Baltimore girls alighted. and Jes-
sic, having sighted Jake as he stood
across the street, started toward him.
Her face was wreathed in smiles and
she waved her hand coquettishly. Jake"
tipped his hat in response to the greet
ing.
Suddenly a carriage dashed down Penn
sylvania Avenue and drove between the
two Baltimore girls and the man on the
corner When it reached point directly
in front of Jessie and Eleanor an infu-
rated woman leaped out without waiting
for the vehicle to come 10 a stop. 1t was
Mrs. Jake. In an instant both her
hands were intermingled with the soft,
dark tresses Of the girl from the Monu-
mental City, and Judging from the
screams of the latter the sensation must
have been unpleasant. Then Mrs. Jake
passed her fingers over the face of the
Baltimore beauty and left long. red
scratches. Not satisfied with that treat
ment, she tore the plumage from the hat
of the young woman and made her silk
waist look as though il had been run
through a corn shelter.
Miss Jessie was so completely taken by
surprise that she could not resist the at
much frightened, ran into the railway
depot and there hid herself until the
storm had passed.
Meanwhile Jake" stood upon the cor
ner watching the encounter in anything
but the happy mood which had character
vious. Finally he rushed out into the
street, separated the female belligerents,
and placed Mrs. Jake" in a carriage He
took seat beside her and told the man
on the box to drive on hurriedly.
Policemen Cats and Cramer came up
just as time was called and the round
ended. They made no arrests but instead
assisted the vanquished combatant 10 the
depot, where she quickly decided to take
the next train for Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-25
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, March 24.-The
Democratic primary for the nomination
of a delegate to the State Constitutional
Convention will be held Thursday next.
The only candidates are John NJ. John
ston and Col. Francis /. Smith Both
are making close canvass and it is ex-
pected that large vote Will be polled
and that the contest will be close and
exciting one.
The Republicans will meet Tuesday
afternoon for the purpose Of deciding
whether they viii place a candidate in the
field at the general election, which will
De held May IS II is stated on good au-
ihority that they will place a candi-
late in the field.
The funeral of the late William II. Win
yton, whose death occurred Thursday last
took place at 2:SO O'Clock this afternoon
from the First Baptist Church. The fun
eral was the largest held in this city for
q number Of years Services were con-
Quoted by the Rev George L. Hunt, and
the interment was made in the Bethel
Cemetery. Alexandria Washington Lodge
OF Masons, Of which the deceased was a
member, attended in a body.
The following were the paIbearers: II.
X Field and Fl. Kirk, jr., from the
knights Templars. and Messrs. Thomas
Robinson, Samuel H. Luut. John Fisher,
and Frank Maurfsry, from the Lodge Of
Masons
The funeral Of Dr. Edward S Fawcett,
who died Thursday last, took place at
O'Clock this afternoon from St Paurs
Episcopal Church and was largely at
tended Services were conducted by the
pastor. the Rev. +. Z. Phillips, assisted
by the Rev. Bergman Green. Of Christ
Church, and the Rev. Clarence +. Ball.
OF Grace Church. The remains were in
TERED in St Pauls Cemetery
The services at the various churches to-
day and tonight were largely attended
and in most instances the resident pas
tors occupied the pulpits. Tonight at the
Second Presbyterian Church the Rev. j.
S. Crowley. a recently returned mission
AIRY from Africa, delivered an interesting
sermon entitled Missions in Africa"
The second mass at st. Mary's Catholic
Church was celebrated by the Rev.
Father Walsh, of Charlottesville Va.
who delivered an interesting sermon.
The services at the Railroad Reading
Rooms this afternoon were conducted by
Mr.. Sigourney, Of the Episcopal Theologi-
cal Seminary.
Jerry Simms, colored. was arrested
early this morning by Sergeant Goods
charge Of shooting a negro named How
ard Shelton in the foot. The affair oc-
CURED about 10 O'Clock last night in Will
liam WaGe's saloon at the northwest cor
ner Of Wolfe and Columbus Streets. Skei-
ton was not seriously wounded. Simms
claims that the pistol was accidentally
discharged. He will be given a hearing
IN the morning.
William Ford, colored, is locked up at