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The colored American., 1901-08-31
LOCAL LORE.

Mrs. Collins and ber daughter are es-
tivating in Atlantic City, n. j.
The AmpbiOns outing, September
I4-MiIitary Band and Orchestra-Fare
% cents.
Misses Maude and Gertrude Dowling
OF 3rd street, S W., are spending their
vacation in the mountains OF Virginia.
Rev. Sterling II. Brown preaches at
Park Temple Sunday at IL 8. NJ, and
has large plans for the coming church
year.
Lawyer J. W. Patterson reports
very busy season in his law practice
He received 81 800 for the settlement
of the Holmes case.
DR.. Phil Broome Brooks, the popu-
lar pbysician and surgeon OF South
West Washington left the city las
Tuesday for Buffalo, 4. Y.
Don't fail to read the next Issue Of
The ColOTed American. 1t can be had
at any news stand. II the dealer does
not have it ask him to get copy for
you.
MIS-. Matte Marshall, one Of the Chi
Cago school teachers speut an enjoyable :
week IN this city. She made many
friends and returns d home Monday Of
this week.
DR. John P Turner, who went to A.
lsnta to witness the nuptials OF reis-
tive, has returned to the city. His trip
South Was pleasant Cne barring a
single incident
The trip to Indian Head with tie
Amphions September ii Will be veIy
fitting close to the season.
Mr. John Prioleau left last Thursday.
for trip TO the PaG-AmeTicsn Exp9si-
ton and other eastefn points. Il Is
said that mr.. Pfioleau travels like q
Nsbob when he does travel,
Mr.. Harper s. Fortune, treasurer OF
the ColOred Cooperative PubIis hing
Co. Of Boston, Massachusetts,. was iD
the city few days this week. He re.
ports bright prospects for the msga.
zine.
The Amphions give a concert in Rich
mond, Va, on Labor Day, and they left
the city via the G. & o. Ry., today.
Mr.. a. J. Gask1ns OF Gsskins arc
Gaines on S.h st, was in Chicago dur
ing the meeting Of the NatiOnaI Negro
Business League, snd in company Will
friends. Mr.. Gsskins is one of Wash,
ingtOn's most successful business men
Mrs. joan II. West has returned
from three wee ks' stsy in Princt
George County, Nd, visiting Mr.. anC
Mrs. Bumbry. She was accompanies
by her tour children, Misses Irene an
aud Edna and Masters Leroy ant
Johuie West They returned hOma yer,
much pleased with their vsca lion.
This will be your last chance to Ell
Joy the excellent entertainment 0ffers
by the Amphiohs this season, Sepsem
Der Ii.
Captain J. E. Hamlln, formerly G
the Third North Carolina regiment bu
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Colored Veterans, Attention

Is there any one who can give me the n;1I :. t5s
the colored company that was mace - NJ
month of Nav in Grand Gulf Miss ID I2g1 Es
husband was member Of that. COMPANY, any,. isr
name was John Berry. Since his death nave ..osa
gotten the name Of the COMPANY ana "a - ont tie
send application for pension until Ii:-l.8 Il- Ths
name of the company in which n5 .e IThjry.
coIoTed company was made Up - LI-e5 r1sD $50
enlisted were taken from Wa.erPCoot La. L. ososs
were discharged in 1906. His di5clsIilS 10 Re
were stolen and that IS why an co11peSo osSssa
sort 10 this means 10 tIy ana seC--e.
Any information VIII Os Mss GEoF9rAyA BERsi,
z5oq Good Ave. ST, Louis. No
The colored American., 1901-08-31

who has spent twenty-five months 10
northern LuzOD, P. L, as a member Of
the Ash regiment, has returned 70 this
country and is spending few days 10
Waship gton, sbsking hands with his
many friends. Captain Hsml n is 8
typical officer IN appearance and gained
much in avOirGu pois while in the Phil
ippines. He is undecided ss to his fU-
ture but may return TO the Philippine
Islands
The colored American., 1901-08-31
Harpers Ferry, w. Va.

THE SUNSET COTT AGE-This Inagnifcen
cottage is located in the historical city Of Har
pers Ferry, W. Va on the Potomac. The house is
nicely arranged and number of first class faIni-
lies can be accommodated. II overlooks Harpers
Ferry Gap, Maryland Heights and ouden
Heights No more pleasant place can be OBJ
tanned 10 spend few weeks for rest and recre-
alton For terms and particulars address. Mrs.
w. Va,
The colored American., 1901-08-31
SUMMER RESORTS.
ADAMS HOUSE

5Sz-5S4 Broadway, Opposite New Depot.
ALBANY, N. Y.
EUROPEAN PLAN. T. II. DIGGS. Prop.
Special attention paid TO Private Dinners, Iun-
Cheons, etc Ladies Dining Rooms up stairs,
Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 6s James ST.
Telephone IS4o d.
The colored American., 1901-08-31
AND HAIR STRAGHTENER.

both in box for ST. or three boxes for 81. Guaran.
ted to do what we say and to be the "besJ in the
world. One box is al that is required if used as
directed.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

81 5 ito $50 per month mad
by agents. Elegant premiums Free
Address P. o. Box $40 Louisville. Ky.
When you write mention this paper.
The colored American., 1901-08-31

IL West bLUaN otE0Usy
RICHMOND. VAU
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
PLYMOUTH'S EASTER DAY.
ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN PERSONS
TO BE RECEIVED INTO MEMBERSHIP
SKETCH OF CHURCHS GROWTH.

To-day is what is known Plymouth's Easter.
The May communion is held to-day at which time
for than forty years there has been a special
number OF accessons 10 the church's membership.
II is called the harvest time, and most Of those
who through the winter decide to join the church
wait until the May communion to take their vows.
Only once since 1874 has there been such a large
accession of members at the May communion
there Will be to-day. One hundred and eleven
persons will be received. That number
ceeded only in 1851 when 17O members were re-
ceived at communion. 1t is interesting TO note
that eighty-two persons to-day join by profession
OF faith. The Rev. DR.. Newell Dwight Hills has
been pastor of the church less than two years.
General Horatio c. King, clerk of the church. has
compiled a table showing the total yearly acces-
sons from 1S47 to 1872 and the May communion
accessions since the latter date. II presents
interesting figures The year Plymouth was organ
lied one person received profession and
hfty-six by letter. The following year nfty-six
came in by profession and the number fuctuated
until 1855, known the Pentecostal year That
year 1863 received profession and 73 by let
ter, 442 in all.
In the financial panics OF 1857 and 1853 thousands
of persons who lost everything in worldly goods
turned TO the church. This especially true In
Brooklyn II seems and may partly account for the
extraordinary growth of Plymouth Church in 1858
In hve only OF the succeeding fifteen years did
the yearly increase in membership profession
tstics cover only the May communlons The total
number Of members taken in by both profession
excepting 1874 1875, 1884 when i02 100 is
and lO4 members respectively received.
Last May seventy-seven persons united with the
church. DR.. Hills has been particularly successful
Several other churches on the Heights have re-
Of so % m ch1rcb Such n Is the
St. Of which the Rev d. L. Mason Clarke is
many young peope reRa a9a IS has
pected TO be felt in the Church of the Pilgrims
where the Rev. DR.. H. P. Dewey Is completing his
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
PRATT INSTITUTE.

The senior class of the department of kindergar-
tens is spending a week at Huntington, Long ISL
and The regular work of the course is carried
In the mornings. The students devote their after
moons to nature study. Miss Fits. the director of
the department. is in charge of the work.
Two dances held at the institute last week
On Friday the high school seniors entertained the
members of the junior class. and Saturday the
design class entertained the other classes in the
department OF fine arts.
The work OF the institute chorus and the noon
musicals have been completed.
Field Day will be held May II. Entries for
the contests now being made.
The members of the Brooklyn kindergarten Union
met at the institute on Friday evening. The dele
gates from the union to the convention of the In
Irrational Kindergarten Union reported on the
meetings of the convention.
The Art Students Fund Association has arranged
with the members of the New-York University Glee
and Mandolin clubs to give at the insti-
tute on FRIDAY evening The concert will be fol-
lowed by reception and dance.
The millinery students studied a number of i'm
ported hats Tuesday evening. A criticism on the
hats was given by an expert miiliner.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

transport the Boston and Washington Express be-
tween Harlem and Jersey City.
ne fennSyl lVania Railroad, which owns the Long
- Island anu Railroad, is now at work a project to
Snorts1 the water transportation of freight cars
pound TOR Long Island and New-England Piers
4 mile or more in length be run out from the
Jersey Shore at Greenville. and floats operated
i. rom then across 70 South Brooklyn. From that
PSiit tlc cars Will be moved around the outskirts
OF brooklyn to Long Island City and thence across
@ the 6TldSe 10 be built over the East River above
the Harlem to the mainland
at present, cars for New England have TO be
erred from New-JeTsey around by way OF the
r-stst RIVER To Harlem. 1t is said that on an
1Ntrage Two thousand ears of freight TO tide
MHeCer AT TINS port daily. Some of the -0yIroads
Ehei or noat freight free of charge under certain
cohtlons 70 any pier In the business parts of the
ctty- free liShterase is given freight in carload
tb from points west of Philadelphia over
sIe fehhSyIVania Railroad and free float service
kor SIX car shipments from the same points The
H Hee nghterage and float service on the New-York
xehIai Road Is from Albany and points beyond
No. ehs major part of the freight shipped from this
raS - y sa1d does not go directly from the rail-
loau terminals, but is sent BY local shippers the
eOnhteGe1ins tens railroad along West-st would not be
SSvduable Tor handling half the freight shipped
A'oih the wharves along the North River.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
SEE BLOW TO T4MMANY RULE.
COMMENT ON GOVERNOR oDELL's ACTION
ON SALARIES BILL.

Assemblyman Degraw said yesterday, regarding
Governor odelrs action in approving the bills of
Senator Marshall placing the Offices of Sheriff
Register and County Clerk of Kings County on a
salary basis, that. whatever might be the good or
bad in the bills. the Governors action was Of the
greatest Importance to Kings County
kings County" said the Assemblyman .,s
Brooklyn, and Brooklyn has been forced at times
TO apply to Albany in matters vitality affecting her
interests which Tammany refused to consider The
disposition of the upstate men TO consider the
needs OF Brooklyn secondary to upstate Iegisla-
ton has delayed action. and. then. the matter has
fallen into Tammany hands again through the
Mayor asked Governor Black to take this
course IL only to test the question of right on the
part OF the Governor. He did not care 10 do so
Governor odell. however. has done So and should
be thanked by every man with the interests OF
Brooklyn at heart"
Michael J. Dady said yesterday that he was
pleased at the separating Of county bills from CITY
bills by the action OF the Governor Mr. Dod1
thinks this VIII clear up many confusing situations
Register Howe said that he was hapny nouv tho,
the Salaries bills had been signed He never donbt
ed that the Governor would sign them ana r.
thought the people of Brooklyn Were fo he 80 iIo
graduated on the change from the fee to the saarv
system. ~ 1~iAAS
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
"BRoOKLFy DEMOCRACY TO MEET

The new county committee Of the independent
Democratic forces OF Kings County. organized un-
der the name OF the Brooklyn Democracy will
meet Tuesday evening at the Atheneum Clin-
ton-st. and Atlantic-aye. Brooklyn. officers Will
be elected, address read, speeches made and ali
the usual political business OF full hedged polit-
cal organization transacted.
Executive and county committees have been
created, the former consisting OF one member from
each Assembly district. and the latter OF one
member from each election district. The founders
OF the organization have planned 10 gather to-
eether under written pledges every Democrat in
Kings County who IS opposed 10 the Wilioughby
street-rammany alliance. in conjunction with such
Democrats have always stood for independent
municipal politics.
Foremost in the ranks OF the organization
Is Senator Michael j. coffey A friend OF the
Senator said yesterday that IL every other I'm
the Brooklyn Democracy fel by the wayside the
Senator would be found hgh'ins the last ditch.
The 6enator." remarked this friend. has but one
axe 10 grind in tnis night. and that is To put
Wtloughb. Street out of business
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
PISTOUL AND HIS AMNESTY.
Paris eorrespondenee of The London Telegram

Paris Correspondents or The London Telegraph.
NJ Pistoul, worthy packing maker lately
boxed his mother-in-aw's ears. Appearing before
the police magistrate to answer for this offence he
said that the summons null and void The
amnesty law applied to his case The Judge wanted
to know what the amnesty had to do with assault
ing mothers-n-law; the first paragraph of the bill
applied to affairs connected with the Dreyfus case
That is just 1t, put in the packing case maker
planned that at family party the inevitable
"Affaire" was brought on the taps. In the heat
of the debate told my mother-in-law she belonged
TO the intellectual party, which. all things con-
sidered, was really very hattering." Don't en-
venom the case" interrupted the Judge. In reply
TO the compliment the Dreyfusard lady. NJ PistouI
related, said that he torteurer and a forger
Then lost patience and boxed her ears. II ever
there was case more closely connected with the
Dreyfus AFFAIR than this. may lose my of
Pistoult vehemently added the packing case maker
The Court could not allow NJ. Pistouls ingenious
point but succeeded in inducing the injured mother
in-law TO forgive, forget and withdraw her sum-
missed
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
NAIL DELIVERY CLERK ACCUSED

BROOKLYN MAN ARRESTED ON A CHARGE or
TAKING a LETTER CONTAINING MONEY.
Peter E. Hart, clerk In the delivery department
OF the Brooklyn Postofhce. arrested yesterday
by Deputy United States Marshal Everts on com
plaint Of Postofhce Inspector Boyle charged with
taking from the mails April l3 a letter ad-
dressed to Mrs. Mamie Murphy. of No. 4s1h Thirty
ninth-st. Brooklyn. in which, II is alleged was a
s. bill.
mart is twenty-nine years old. He lives with
hs wife and child at No. 1s4 Hall-st BROOKLYN
t ~ men arrsigned before United States Commits
ssoisr dorle ne pleaded not guilty, and was held
IA III s1;So bai for examination Hart entered the
Postai service eleven years ago. This is the first
N"apAaihl that has been made against him
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
BOROUGH GOSSIP.

Here is a true story about the head OF one Of
hrooklyns leading public and educational institu-
tiOns. IL was told recently by member OF his
iainily. one hot summers night the professor lay
Stretched In a hammock on his piazza in the Hill
himself the professor had taken Off his shoes and
placed them under the hammock. 1t was after mid
night when he walked from sleep, went into tho
house and to bed.
About O'Clock in the morning the professor and
his family were aroused by ringing of the bell.
he got into his slippers, and at the door was met
ey a patrolman- We have found a pair OF shoes
on your porch" said the bluecoat. They probably
belong TO thief who has got into your house or
attempted to do So.
The professor readily assented when il was sug-
gested that the house be searched. and he aided
two patrolmen while they looked for trouble No
burglars were to be found. or any trace of them
Well We had better take those shoes we found
70 the station house." said the patrolman. They
may a clew If there ave been any rob
objection and in a short time his shoes wers
repostng In a coal bin in the station.
tTess because he could not find his shoes. Being
philosopher and not man OF material affairs, he
had only one pair. Suddenly the happenings of the
preceding pight his mind. and a light
dawned on him. The burglar mystery solved.
A note or explanation was sent TO the police STA
tion. and messenger brought back the shoes.
Then the professor hurried out to appointment
at which ne was two hours late.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
BROOKLYN SOCIAL WORLD.

The marriage of Miss Florence c. Suydam. only
daughter of Mrs. James S. Suydam. of No 2ls
Lincoln Place, and Frederick w. Jones' jr., of
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick w. Jones. of Manhattan
formed Church The decorations we're palms
white azaleas and daisies.
The annual subscription dance will be given on
Thursday evening of next week at the Farm
House. Prospect Park Among the patronesses are
Mrs. Hamilton H. Salmon. Mrs. William II. Ropes,
Mrs. Frank r. Baker Mrs George A. Wingate and
Mrs. James Watt.
The marriage of Miss Elsie A. Mckee daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs John Mckee. of No 599 Bedford
ave, and Garrison B. Adams OF Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Adams. of No. 3l4 Washington-ave, took
PaSe on & IN at , the no home OF the
vas performed was decorated with palms and pink
sister. Miss Josie L. Mckee. John d. Adams
brother of the bridegroom, was best man The
and bridegroom will spend their honeymoon in
California.
Among the patronesses of the dance Friday
evening, May 81. at the Farm House. Prospect
Park, Mrs; Victor Ballard, Mrs. c. Mayhew
Phinney and Mrs. Arthur l.. J. Smith
Miss Mary L. Dickson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward G. Dickson. of No. Spencer Place, and
George Quackenbush, of Manhattan were married
on Tuesday evening at the home of the brides
parents Miss Agnes Nutting was maid of honor
Miss Elizabeth French. of Westfied. n. j. Charles
w. Hail. of Manhattan. was best man. The ushers
were j. H. Walbridge and r. Il. Walbridge.
The marriage OF Miss Laura B. Davol daughter
Of William A Davol and Henry S. Seeley OF
Bridgeport. Conn. took place on Tuesday afternoon
at the home OF the brides father. No. SSi Wash
ington-ave. The house was decorated with smilax
and pink Miss Marion Davol sister of the
bride, acted maid of honor. The best man was
Frank E. seeley. brother of the bridegroom
Announcement has been made of the engagement
of Miss j. Steele daughter of the Rev Dr. and
Mrs. William c. Steele, of No. 455 Halsey-st and
Howard E. Schoonmaker, OF Manhattan.
Among the patronesses of a dance at the Farm
House. Prospect Park, Thursday evening were
Mrs. Chester s. Lord, Mrs. Edward G. Riggs and
Mrs. }. Oliver Stokes.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
MAY GET BACK CTTTZEySBJp

fohuelsns are said TO have interested themselves
"a the restoration TO citizenship of Kenneth f
eil1iu' VINO was disfranchised several years
ago because he had TO serve a term I'm nrison for
alleged Implication in the election frauds in the
former town of Gravesend
Governors Morton. Black and Roosavsl, ha,,o -
fused TO restore Sutherland 10 ci;izenshi, h,
vas reported Yesterday that certain indarser,s,,s
nen Mr sutherland Will have this time viii ma he
MS case stronger than it has been. "''' inaAs
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

citation, 5000; Brooklyn Home for Censumptive.
5000; Brooklyn Women's Work Exchange. 81 500;
Brooklyn Young Women's Christian Association
@SS BroSkiyn CT City i Mission and Tract Society,
Mr.. Taylor who died April Is last was di-
rector Of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Com
pany the American Gas Company, and the Long
Island Historical Society; trustee of the Seaman
Bank, president OF the Board OF Trustees of the
First Presbyterian Church, and a member OF the
Niagara Life Insurance Association
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS.
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY.

The Polytechnic Preparatory baseball team de-
feated the Commercial High School team on
Wednesday by 25 to 4. The track team scored 8
points at the recent Berkeley games
The annual outdoor games were held Thursday
afternoon on Adelphi Field. This year the school
competed with the Boys High School, and won
with S2l2 points to 711a-
At the speech hour Friday morning Rear Admiral
II. &. Taylor spoke THE Virtue Of Prepared
ness" At the close of his address he told in a
brief and graphic way of the naval engagement at
Santiago.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

PROPERTY LEFT TO RELATIVES IN THE
SOUTH AND INSTITUTIONS IN BROOKLYN.

The will OF James r. Taylor, formerly member
Of iewelry firm in Maiden Lane, Manhattan was
filed for probate yesterday In the surrogates Of
flee, in Brooklyn. The will disposes of an estate
estimated at about sSco0Oo.
A large part OF the property IS left to relatives
I'm Virginia and other Southern States. Beauests to
various organizations follows: Industrial
School Association and Home for Destitute Chill
dren, $500; Home for the Temporary Aid of Friend
less Women and Children. $500; Brooklyn Chill
drens Aid Society 5000; American McAT Associa
ton, $,eoo; Brooklyn Young Mems Christian Asso-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

Among the patronesses of the dance on Friday
evening, May 81. at the Farm House. Prospect
Park. Mrs Victor Ballard, Mrs. c. Mayhew
Phinney and Mrs. Arthur l.. j. Smith.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

The annual subscription dance will be given on
Thursday evening of next week at the Farm
House. Prospect Park Among the patronesses are
Mrs Hamilton II. Salmon. Mrs. William III. Ropes
Mrs Frank r. Baker Mrs George A. Wingate and
Mrs. James Watt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-11
At Red Fork Causes Specu-
Iation TO Wane as
Prices Drop,
STATUS OF CLAIMS
Made Clear by District Attorney
P. L. soper, who Explains
What Property Rights may be
Obtained, aud the Limila.
Iions Placed upon Aliens.

The legal tangle, that surrounds
the title to any property, near the
scene Of the late oil strike at Red
Fork, has caused speculators, TO
delay investing, with the vssulI
that the boom priees that we're at
fret offered for The lilleless land,
have dropped to low water mark.
The seeming confusion of opin.
ions as to the exact laws govern.
ing the title question in the Greek
nation, has led The Chieitain 10
obtain the opinion OF District At
torney Plipy L. Soper, on the
moo,ed point.
Mr.. sOper very kindly consent.
ed to unEavel the tangle for the
bsnedt of Chieitain readers, and
in an interview, gave the follow.
ing synopsis Of the property rights
lhat can be obtained.
"At the present time, I" said Mr..
soper, "a one years lease Of 100
acres Of land is all that can be OBJ
tanned from any Creek citizen by
an alien. When, however, any
citizen Of the Greek nation shall
have had his title certi6 6eate to his
allotment, issued by the Dawes
commission, be can anytime be.
fore the expiration OF FIVE years
sell 100 acres subject to the ap-
proyal Of the secretary Of the in
leTioT. The remaining 40 acres is
inalienable. AT the expiration Of
tive years, be is free to dIsrose OF
100 acres, without any restrictions
whatever.
"fhis eoes not include however,
the tract OF 160 acres, which has
been set aside by the Dawes COM
mission for townsits for Red
Fork, which at present, is not an
incorporated town.
No citizen can sell or dispose Of
any part Of this land except i'm.
provements thereon, that were
placed thereon prior 10 ils resefv.
alton as a townsite.
This land stands as public do.
mains Of the Greek nation, and
the intercourse act fixes the pen.
atty for the disposal Of any part Of
itat $1,000"
This should show 10 any pros.
peoliye purchaser that a cloudy
lille 10 very easily obtained ia the
new oil fields, and that clear titles
are as scarce 80 recent reports
show the product to be.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-11
NEW "KATY" DEPOT.
An Ornate Building WIN SuppIant
Present Structure.

Vinlta is soon to have a new Katy
depot. A special committee OF three
appointed by the Commercial Club,
lately called upon Agent Clapper and
took the matter up. Already plans
for the building have been made, and
Superintendent L. W. Welch has the
matter under consideration. The
plans contemplate a neat brick struc-
ture, with two commodious waiting
rooms, a one hundred foot freight
room, aud other conyenlences COM
mensurate with the present needs,
aud prospective future growth OF the
town. The new depot viii be built
on the.south side OF Illinois avenue,
opposite the Cobb hotel. The Com
mercial Club has been active In pre-
senting the great necessity for this
building, and the Katy has manifest
ed a desire to do its part, aud IS now
ready to act.