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The colored American., 1901-07-20
Town Topics.

MISS JuI iette n Sparcques of New
York, fs in Newark, n. J, for the
summer
Mr.. w. D Nixon of Trent On, n. j.,
is visiting his father, Mr. William
Nixon at 10 and r streets, who is sick.
Miss Florence M Williams, Of the
Recorders off ,e. will spend the sum-
mer in Pennsylvania.
II is said that Dorsey Foulfz is en-
joying the sights at the Buffal) Pan
American Exposition.
Mr. Thomas J. Galloway and bis
charming family spent few days at
Hsrpers Ferry the guests of Storer
Col .ege.
Mrs. Cynthia Shorter left for VIII
Iiams port, Harrisburg and Eagles
Mere, Pa. Tuesday 9 jh inst TO be gone
till October 1st.
Rev T. g Steward. Chaplain 25th
Infantry, U. s. A , hss returned from
the Phil ppines and is now with his
family at Wilberforce University, Ohio.
Mr.. W H. Willis is the only cOlored
bartender In Alexandria. Va. He is
very popular ard has brought big
trade to his white proprietor W. 81.
Wade.
MIS- Jeffreys, mstron of Lotus Court
Boston, Mass, arrived in Washington
on the 10 h inst and will remain over
to accompany Mrs. Murrell and staff to
Buffalo.
Everybody you want to see and have
not had chance to call on for q long
time will be at Lake View park July
2srd. tn enjoy the day with the Per
and Pencil Club. Don't miss it
Memorandum: My engagement with
Mamie is for July 23rd, Lake View
park, Pen and Pencil Club picnic
Nothing must be permitted to Inter
fere with my being present, as it is tt
be an event of lifetime
The Silence Brothers have sold their
restaurant on 8ch street, and for the
present will retire from business In the
city. Messrs. George and Eugene 81
lence will be associated with their faith
or st Chesapeake Beach for the remain
der Of the season.
Mr.. Clarence G.. White of this CITY
and who was one of two students O
Oberlin Conservatory of Music selected
out of class of 1s9 to play at its recen n
exhibition musicale has been appointed
director OF music at Avery College and
Trade School, Allegheny, Pa.
DR.. D. Carl Moon 3 senior in How
ard Medical School, who during tn,
summer is with the Pullman Compan,
at New York, passed through this city
last Monday, enroute to Virginia, hsv
ing been called their on account OF til,
serious Illness of his mother.
Rev. NJ Iton, Wadron A. NJ. pasto
Bethel Baptist church OF Jack sonvilI. .
Florida, wss In the city last week il
the interest OF his church and school il
Jacksonville which was burned dowr
in the late Holocaust. He preached s
8 number of the churches while her
and was welcome caller at The Col
Ored American Office.
The colored American., 1901-07-20

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u 1ifOrm OF the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Shields of II
Huntley Pl zee are the happy parents Of
a counti1e boy. Mother and baby are
doing we'll
Ms l.. L. Davis is in Lyme, Conn
and not Lynn, Conn. as we stated IN
last weeks letter.
Mr Morris H,l len Is back from the
Phil OniBes where be has been serving
[ 0cle S sm for the past year.
Mr.. w. D. Rogers is hustIing to
bring The Searcbught out on this COM
log Saturday.
"a are pleased to see that our race
will be better represented than ever at
the opening OF the IA term Of the Hart
fort Public High School in Septemt er
The fres sbmen numbers nearly five
hundred, seven OF the number being
colOred The successful candidates are:
Alberta Wocd. Lillian Blade, Bertha
Hickman VIM 3 Bell, Eugene Shaw,
Robert J0Dnson Chester Robinson and
Simon Phillips Miss Alice Wheeler is
now a membet OF the senior class. Mr.
FaOrge Bell hss entered the junior cl ASS,
while Mr.. Claude Randolph is a mem
Der Of the sophomore class. We extend
our congratulations to the young ladies
and gentlemen aud wish them success
in their eftorts:of educational advance
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Morris are meet
ing with success in conducting their
grocery store On Mather street. Give
them a call Or an order.
A nun bar of our young people spent
the 4th in New Haven and report de
lightful time.
Mr.. Charles Taylor and family have
removed from Liberty street to War
rem street.
Mr.. William Seymour left for At
lantic City, n. J. where he will spend
the summer.
The first annual reception was given
the pastor. Rev Walter Gay, Monday
evening, Jolly 8 n by the Kings Sons
and Daughters e ltOtts Orchestra
furnished music fJr the occasion aud
the different ministers Of the city were
allowed five minutes each in which to
speak along lines OF church work. Rev.
Jackson OF Painted, n J. delivered
the principal address of the evening,
followed by few remarks by Rev. Gay.
Sunday was glorious daV at the a.
| M. z Zion church. The lOvefeas
which was held in the morning was g
spirjtusl shower The spiritual alters
were lighted, and how the fire did
burn! There is much spiritual strength
gained st such m MEETINGS and lasting
influence made by them. The Sunday
school was well attended and great in.
terest shown. The committee on pic
mic reported and the school decided tC
go to Com pounce Lake the date to he
fixed by the teachers and officers. Or
the Is h, the Union Baptist and ZIor
Methodist churches will run an ex
cursion to Saybrook by boat 1t prom
Isss to be grand affair. The tickets
are going rapidly and doubtless many
wishing to go will be left behind as tn,
limit is small.
Miss FrazIar ia bookad for tho 11tb
The colored American., 1901-07-20

IA 'bfOTd, Conn Speci i The CIa'-
hIn Un versity singers sung to a very
TDall house Friday evening st the
8 'uth PARK VI E church, They sang
we'll and made a very favorable i'm
preston upon tn sa present. Their
audience was entirely white. Pres1-
dent L. M Dnnton, D. D., president
Of the university in stating the object
nf their visit in this city was to raise
$40 600 to complete the left wing of the
main building. He reminded his
hearers that while great advancement
had been made am ong the colorsd pee
pie in the South along educational
lines there were yet fifty per cant OF
ignOTance snt superstition to overcome
aud we the American people could not
do better than 10 invest our mon 9y in
helping to eXpell the darkness and
glO )m Of ignorance and superstition.
He impress ed 1t upOn these people that
are interested in our country and our
institutions and our fl tg. He said We
must remember that there are black
Americans Ia this coun ry as well ss
white American Though the vote had
been taken away from EOne Of them
IN certain parts Of the land. yet the
time would come when the Negro
would again vote. There were strange
stories coming from the South about
this psople and of come who was dis
gracing his race and these story tellers
" )uld have you believe that the cOlored
people are all alike. But [ am here to
tell you that they are not all alike The
young men that were with HIM he
stated, travelled through North during
the vac alton season for the benefit o.
their institution. The singers stopped
at ]. P. Hollands, 297 Asylum street,
while IN the city.
At O'Clock Sunday afternoon the
funeral Of Mrs Hattie BanFs, wife of
Mr.. Jefferson B 4nks took Elsce at the
Union Baptist church, Wooster street.
Rev, Walter Gay, pastor, Oficisted.
The choir of The said church rendered
the foil IWing q. sctions: "All the wsy
my Saviour leads" 81 have found a
fnend in jesus, he is everything to
me-" They being the selection rs of the
deceased while In life. The pss.o .or paid
. glowing tribute to her christian
character ana earnest devotion TO her
home and husband. She was born in
this city forty years ago. well known
in church circles and a member of the
Union Baptist church. She leaves q
husband, two sisters and q brother to
mourn her l1Fs Mrs. Annie Bestops,
Mrs. Annie BabcOck OF this city and
Mr., Willis Jackson of WateTville, Conn.
The pail beaters were: Mrs. ira Water
man, Mr. Poll Williams, Mr. Moses
Brsxton, Mr.. George Litchfisld. Ms.
Jefferson II. Banks is conducting a
successful rest auraut business at 184
Sta street. G. Grant Williams met
Major Taylor at New York Wednesday
the 8rd from his trip abroad and wit
messed q one mile exhibition by the
Msjor.
Mt. Walter Coston left Hartford
Monday for Melrose, Conn. where he
vii spend the summer
Mr.. John 81 Feneus returned TO his
home Charlstt last week Mr.. Fsneus
made his home while in this city with
his eiator Mrs EIIa nanjaIs on Marion
The colored American., 1901-07-20
CLAFFLTN SINGERS EAST

RaiSing Funds for the Sch )oI- Colored
Men Successful in Many Business En-
PRIZES elange-SociaI, Religious and
Political.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20
BRITISH MUST YIELD.
Frsneh OmeiAis believe Russia WIN
Keep Railroad siding.

Paris. March l9.-"Russia will not
recede from the position she has taken
in the matter Of the railroad siding at
Tien Tsin. Of that you may be assured.
This statements was made 70 repre-
sentative Of the Associated Press by a
high official Of the foreign Office. Con.
tinuing. this official said:
'Rnssia will not advance. will not act
slowly, but having taken up the posi-.
ton she now occupies, she viii only be
moved therefrom by force. England has
been unsuccessful in her effort TO secure
the aid Of other powers to attack Rus.
sia's position regarding Manchuria and
IL is hardly possible England viii 20 10
war over railroad siding with the
Transvaal question still pending. eK.
pect 10 see England yield. As 20 the
the statement Of the French soldiers at
lacking an English officer we do not
believe Il 10 be true. for though the al
legged attack occurred Sunday we have
not yet any advice on the subject"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

The Royal Tyrolean Concert
Troupe is billed TO appear at the
opera house In this city saturday,
March ~, matinee at $50 p. M, and
az night An advance notice says
that this troupe consists of twelve
picked artists from two OF the finest
foreign speciality companies - the
well-known Meier family and the
Muzthaler SeXtette. All kinds uf
brass ,striugcd instruments, and gong
bells are employed. The company
appears iu national costumes, intro
ducing novel musical effects, Alpine
hunting and echo songs, jodels,
choruses. etc. The troupe is under
the exclusive direction of Rodpath
Lycoum Bureau Of Boston and Chi
cago, and their appearance here will
be- a rare treat for music lovers. 81
The ladies OF the Mutual Improve
ment Circle have a beautiful art eN-
hibit at the X. Of 2. hall, the pict-
ures being fine ones by celebrated
artists. All are cordially invited to
view the exhibit from 0 70 Il and
from 4 To 6 each day for remainder Of
the week.
In the district court Jasper Harris,
charged with burglary, was acquit-
ted. Washington Brown, charged
with assault with intent 20 murder.
was found guilty Of aggravated AS
sault and fined 5000 and costs.
Rev. Joseph Pelnar Of West, Texas,
former pastor Of ST. Joseph's church
of this city, was here yesterday at
tending the celebration and greeting
his former parishouers.
The fresh meats and market prod.
ucts at Franklin Bros. are whole
some and appetizlng You can get
what you want, served right, aud at
right prices. lOO
August GuiiIrce keeps fine fresh
fruits. vegetables and fish constantly
on hand. Orders promptly delivered
to any part Of the city. lO7
For Sale or Trade for Town Prop.
lerty-Seven and half acres of land
Just west Of NJ parker's residence
/ Apply TO Mrs. j. f.. Pico. 81
LOST-A lady's blue jacket witt
black silk lining, between Aller
Academy Tand Presbyterian church
Return:to this office. %
Wanted-To rent a good piano anC
organ for the Stewart meeting to b,
held in April. Apply to Rev. f.. l.
Shettles. 20
Latest at the Racket Store. 300
lbs. Fine Assorted Candies and Chloe
olate Drops to retail at Toe and %,
per pound. ~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

Handsome line new and nobby
caps for boys just received at Coul-
ter's 20
Spring suit patterns, pants and
skirt goods Just received at Coul-
ter's. 90
Special prices on Percales, Cling
hams and Sateen at the Racket
Store. 81
A ear " red picket fencing has
just been received 10y Garth, How
ell 4 Webb. %
Let them all talk, but Buchanan's
market still leads with the best Of
everything. 81
Spring styles In ladies, children's
and mems patent kid shoes at Wag-
ner 4 Brandon. 90
New spring styles in American
Lady Corsets just received at Wag-
ner a Brandon. 30
Mercerized silk dresses now on
sale az Norwood's-the place TO buy
your Easter dress. 20
Mrs G. NJ Proctor has received a
beautiful line Of new spring sailors
and ready-to-wear hats. 1913
Mr.. and Mrs. J &. Reniro ~
Franklin were here yesterday shop
ping aud visiting relatives.
Tickle your palate With one Of
those nice, tender, juicy steaks ct
an elegant roast ~ Franklin Bros. 0
The Eagles advertisement about u
shoe found on the College road
reached the owner ~ the shoe In
Burlesson comfy and brought him
10 Bryan, where he received ID.
property.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20
OF NO IMPORTANCE.
II Rus.is ModiIe. Her ManchurlA Con-
ce..ion ~ Would Help Her.


n Ru..iS Mobile. Her ManchurIA Con-
oes.ion ~ Would H.Ip Her.
Washington. March ia Pekin re-
port that Russia has consented 10 mod.
ify the stringency Of her control ON
n 'Pehuria, which seems TO give much
satisfaction in London. is regarded in
diplomatic circles here a. Of no great
appearance, even If true. An expert.
dseed diplomat said:
Russia may actually abandon the
convention and tear il up without In
the least affecting her position except
for the better. II Russia should go 50
far A. 30 abandon the convention she
would have everything Of Importance
which she can gain by il and would be
in better position before the world.
She is actually In Manchuria and exer-
cising control Of IL. which she can
strengthen or relax, rs she sees fit. A
convention with China does not give
Russia's position the additional power
which seems 10 be attributed 10 IL. On
the contrary, Russia can be charged
with having forced China TO make a
convention which other powers would
not feel bound TO respect. II she
abandons the convention, this charge
cannot b. made against her and she
would thereafter b. in "a stronger posi-
ton morally At the same time she
would not lose a particle Of her actual
control Of Manchuria
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20
LOCAL NEWS.

New pants goods at Coulter's. 80
Get your Faster dress ut Nor
woods. ~
House for rent. Apply to Tyler
Haswcll. 10
franklin Bros sell the best meats
IN Bryan, 100
Home money to lend. See Tall
ferro a Armstrong %
Extra copies Of the Morning Eagle
az Haswells book store. II
The rain yesterday morning was a
good one and much needed.
Get ready Tor Easter now by buy
ing your dress at Norwood's. 20
Architect y. J. Clayton was here
from Galveston for the celebration.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

Buffalo, March l9.-The grand jury
has reported three indictments against
John Il. Upton, secrctary.trcasurer Of
the Switchmen's Union Of North Amer.
ca, each charging grand larceny in the
second degree, he having appropriated
money belonging 10 the union. The
total shortage In his accounts is said TO
ba S2GlD
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

Washington, March l9.-In accord.
ance with President McKinley's recent
order that the treasurer Of Cuba should
be- a citizen Of that island. Governor
General Wood has cabled the war de.
partment that he has appointed Carlos
Roles 20 that office. Mr.. Roles previous.
ly has been connected with the finance
branch and is considered well qualified
for this important post. Secretary Root
confirmed the appointment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

Paris, March i9.-At the cabinet
council today the minister Of foreign
affairs, NJ. Delcasse, related progress in
the peace negotiations at Pekin.
He said the the latest dispatch made
no mention Of the incidents occurring
az Tien Tin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

Paris, March ia dispatch from
Pekin 10 Hayas Agency says NJ. Pichon,
the French minister 10 China, will leave
Pelin in April NJ Pichon will BE- sue
cooded in China by VI. Beau, who starts
for Pekin on Anril :.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20

Paris. March ia dispatch from
Penn 10 Hayas Agency says the state
Of the Chinese negotiations will soon
permit a reduction Of the French forces
by about 10000 men, who viii be repa-
triated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20
TsI.rr.pA SUPERINTENDENT Dead.

Chicago. March i9.-Leandei ID. Park
sr, for Is years a telegraph superintend
emit, died at his home in Evanston. Ills.
after long illness.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-20
Hoday. slim Improves.

Paris, March l9-The condition Of
NJ. de Rodays, who was wounded in the
duel with Count Boni de Castellaaes,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30

OF late the Express has had
numerous inquiries with regard ia
the public schools. The Express
man in conversation with D. E.
Emerson, a member Of the school
board, learned that Prof. Dalzell
and cOrps Of teachers have been
employed for tho ensuing year.
No plan for the erection Of a school
building has been perfected, and
the school will be conducted this
year as last, in buildings in differ
ent parts Of the city. The school
board will meet Saturday night,
when several important questions
viii come before and after that
late we will Try to furnish our
readers with all information in
connection with the public schools
lere, and as 10 their location, time
hey will open, etc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30

While an Express representa-.
tive was IN the Mayors Office this
morning, a telephone message
came TO bis honor from DR.. Stin.
son, stating that "Dad Reed, . a
decripped but welI-known old nan
around town, who lives alone in
anIron house just east Of DR.. Tye's
otiice, was sick and needed atieu
lion. The mayor promised to|
look after the matter. "Dadn has
been here since the birth Of The
town. lie is old and feeble and
needs help. We have never heard
Of him being an object Of charity |
before, as he is always at work |
when able, and we hope that the
good people Of the community will
look after bis needs during his
illness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30

kokomo, Ind, Aug. 10. 1899.
Pepsin Syup Co.
Dear sirs:-For the patti 10 years
| was troubled with nv stomach.
About 4 year ego was taken down
With rheumatism; was not able ia
do q days work for 3 years. An
medicine seemed seemed Of no ben.
eht TO me. A year ago I was ad.
yised to take Dr.. Caldwell's Srruy
Pepsin. ] truly believe would
have died but for this medicine
My rheumatism is entirely gone
and ny stomach IS ia good condi
lion. Il has saved my life and /
cannot Recommend it tos highly.
Yours respectfully.
hlwo0d McCrseken.
sold BY d. G. Hart,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30
~
lNlLne an Nofas.

3 Ninnekah is on quite a LITTLE
boom Of its own. Mr. Geo. R
Beelef is erecting a handsome new
. store building, which he will stock
with general merchandise as soon
/ as completed. Mr.. Cabler, our
lumbermau, and Mr.. Earnest Roe,
have the contract 10 put up the
store.
The citizens Of Sinnekah held
school meeting Monday night,
in the interests Of the school.
which win open the FIRST Monday
in Sept. Rev. Anderson, Mr. d.
R. Short aud Mr. II. II. Cole were
elected directors, and Mrs. W. n.
Croford teacher. tits hoped thar
the whole community will unite
with the teacher 10 an earnest ef.
fort to build mp 8 ood school.
I'm union there is strength, . and
each one can do their part TO make
The coming term a glorious sue
cess. The patrons are urged 10
be present at the opening on Mon
day morning at 9 O'Clock, when
the directors will open up things
with q little talk from each.
A number Of young ladies and
gentlemen, chaperoned BY DR.. aud
Mrs. Gordon, went out on O camp.
ing and fishing trip this week.
Among them we're Misses Ida
Lewis, MollieWatkins, Essie Web.
"a aud Messrs. Ed. Gordon and
loe Lewis.
Mr.. w. N. Crawford, who has
'een ou the sick list for q week
iasi, is gradually improving, and
Till soon be out.
Mr. and Mrs. win Hoover re.
araed Sunday from a pleasure
rip TO The new city Of Lawton.
Chikasha people, we have rent
Z nearly all the houses put in
lr charge to rent, we keep two u
g ready TO show property, if g
ou want prompt service give us a
our houses TO rent.
Cochran Bros. A
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30
HoxIt Ispone.

The FIRST object ia lifs with the
American people Is 10 "get rlch;v
the second, how 10 regain good
health. The frst can be obtained
BY energy, honesty and saving;
the second, good health by using
Green's August Flower. Should
you be a despondent sufferer
from any Of the effects OF Dyspep-
sia, Liver Complaint, Appended.
sis, Indigestion, etc, such as
sick headache, palpitation of the
heart, sour stomach, habitual
rostiveness, dizziness of the
head, nervous prostration. low
spirits, ETC.. you need not suffer
mother day. Two doses Of the /
veil known August Flower will
elieve you at once. G0toHamil- /
on&iiart, BrownDrugCo., Palace
Drug Store aud get sample bot.
le free. Regular size, rs cts.
let Green's & Prize Almana.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30

Hon. Dennis Flynn was in th,
city today enroute for Anadarko.
This morning Clerk Speake is.
sued marriage license to Ransome
Drewry and Mrs. Galley Kelley,
both OF NARROW.
Il. D. Gunnells, our efficient
deputy l.srshal, will go 10 Fort
Worth, Texas, this week on i'm
portant business.
Mr.. and MIS-. Ike Harness arc
rejoicing over tho arrival Of a son
at their house. The young man
made bis appearance on The 2sth
inst.
Quick work, we sent in applica-
tlous on Saturday Tor loans 10 tide
amount Of s200O.0O. The loans
was granted 10 one week.
Cochran Bros.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30

Yesterday a valuable mute toos
sick At stoneman's barn, with I
severe case OF collie. A vet iinar.
ian was sent for but before his ar.
rival student Of Rohlrler, Or Dc.
Welmer Or Mrs. Eddy came along,
saying he could cure the mule.
He pulled from bis poke. a bible
and presumably read a portion Of
the scriptures that parian to such
cases. offered up prayer and laid
hands on the civil end oi the mule
which immediatiy arose and was
ieemiigly all right Iii Reno Dem.
1crat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-08-30
REDUCED RATES. SPECIAL
TRAIN.
70 Nss'onal Encampmenf, q.
A Il.

The Great Rock IsiaEd route
will sell tickets to Cleveland. o.,
and return, for the Grand Army
meeting. 81 greatly reduced rates.
Tickets will be on sale at points
vest Of the Missouri river, sep
tember 9TH 10 10th, inclusive, ex
eept Oklahoma and Indian terri
tory, where selling dates viii be
September 7th and Sth. Return
limit September 10Th. except that
extension Of limit TO leave Cleve-
land, up 10 and including October
3, 1901, may be arranged by de-
posting tickets with Joint Agent
at Cleveland, and payment Of
small fee. Comrades Of The Rank {
and File have selected The Great
Rock Island route aud Lake shore
4 Michigan Southern Ky for
special through train to Cleveland
which will leave Kansas and Ok
ahoma Sunday, September slh.
Pafs myers on this special train
viii De given the privilege Of GO
ng and returning via Toledo and
'oat OF rail as they may elect.
'assengers making return journey
y boat will have a delightful
top Of three hours at The ceIe. {
rated lake Putin bay. :
my Rock Island Agent or the j
Undersigned viii give full details
nd arrange for sleep-car reser.
ations.
+. w. THOMPSON,
A. @. p. A., Topeka.