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The colored American., 1901-05-04
A First Class Hotel for Colored People

The we'll known DOugl ASS Hotel, 10
Gated at 22O B street, n. W., and extenC-
ing to 235 pennsylvania avenue, one OF
the largest and most complete hotels IN
the city for the accommodation of cOlOred
people, has changed hands. Mr.. snd
Mrs. Jones who own the place and
who have conducted it so successfully,
after eDlarging, remOdellng, improv-
iBg it in every way and supplying 1t
with it all modern cODveniences, have
le sed 1t ID Mr.. J. Van Brake OF the
Chevy Chase Iub, who Will take the
active management Of it. This MOTEL
has been repapered, refurnished and
improved in every way, contains sixty
10 ma, with hotel service European
and American plan. Under the man
sgement of MI Van BraKle the best
ideas in hotel management will be put
into practice. His .knowl5dQe Of the
business, his pOpUl larity with the gen
ersl public bespeaks for him the Large
patronage the house has always de
served aud which it is sure to get un
der his msDagem ent. At an early dat
agrsnd opening will be held when tn
public will be invited to inspect tn
building and premises.
The colored American., 1901-05-04
THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS WATCH.
A Magnificent Time Piece Which Can be
Secured by One Hours Work,

Every we'll regulated citizen ought
to have a watch. 1t matters not
whether he be white or black, Jew or
Gentle, Catholic or Protestant, the
man to whom time is an object needs
a "ticker'' to guide his movements. So
then, in the first place, everybody get
a watch. In the second place, get a
good watch. In the third place, get
1t at a rock bottom price.
How?
That is an easy proposition. You
don't need any money. You have two
friends-intelligent public spirited
friends-who appreciate a first-class
newspaper, and who also feel per
sOnal interest in your happiness.
Go directly to them and explain that
if each Will give you a years subscrip-
| ton to The COlOred American-$2.OO
each, and they get more than value re-
ceived-yOu will secure a fine watch
| free. No one can lose-every party to
| the transaction made happy. The ar
| rangement can be made in couple or
hours-pick out your people. Or send
one yearly subscription at 500 and
add S1.OO to it-$3.0O in all-and you
get the watch. Again, If you are IL
q big hurry, and want to deal directly
for cash. we will as a special induce
ment, let you have the same watch for
S2.25. Now, try some Of these PROPOSE
tions. All are simple, and easy or &C
cOmplIshment
The colored American., 1901-05-04

Only a few apartments left at the
Linden and Hardwood, corner 3rd aud
Oak streets. Prices reduced to $14, $l6
and $ls per month.
The ColOred Americans article on
determination in the Bureau Of Eu-
craving aud Printing sent that papers
subscription list up fifty in two weeks.
1t is found on the chiefs desk every
week now.
The colored American., 1901-05-04

The graduating exercises Of tie train
ing school for nurses at Freedman
Hospital will take place at the Andrew
Rankin Memorial Chapel Tuesday, May
75h. The list OF graduates is a large
one, and represents eltven States:
The program is a most interesting one
and is made up of such variety as
will interest every one. The public is
cordially invited.
The colored American., 1901-05-04
Bethel Literary.

Bethel Literary is just about to close
its most successful year for long time.
Under the judicious and dignifed lead
ership of Prof. Kelly Miller we have
had many tleats. He combines In
rare degree Judgment, tact, and schoI
srly sttsinments. His combination OF
character and ability, make him an in
spring example to all and his many
friends hope that he may be induced to
retain the presidency another year.
The colored American., 1901-05-04
The BU RDEFS OF ALL.
FLOR The Colored American.l

For The Colored American.l
~ .-,, SIGH DER the heavy burdens
o,.bs black, the brown and the white
~. = yy, all clasped hands together
The burdens would be more light.
,y.,, p, deal with life,s saddest problems
Tss sorrow, it's want and woe,
W.. sn,wered by one who suffered,
n Palestine long ago.
u,b,, reaching in ancient Judea'
Or iourneying to and fro'
~ .i,ied the worlds great sorrow
And bore on his heart, it's woe
,,5 cave from this heart this precept
To ease the burdens of men
A. u. would that others do to you
Do YOU even go to them
wn.r. man has sharpened his weapons
And slavery masterfuI trod,
1o, black and white and Brown unite,
To build the kingdom of God.
TIL asrth shall answer with gladness
The Herald angels refrain,
When peace on earth, to man good will
Was the burden of their strain
Lies heavy, wearisome burdens
VIII change to a gracious trust
When men shall learn in the light of God
To be merciful and Just
And never attempt in madness
To build a kingdom or state,
zF ,olJ Or Iucf IF
On the crumbling stones of hate.
The burdens will always be heavy
The sunshine fade into night
Till mercy and Justice as cements
The white, black and brown unite
FRANCIS E, w. HARPE
The colored American., 1901-05-04
A Fact.

The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth
without pain, making beautiful gold
tontb and filings and putting the Vero
Gonble suction in all their plates Even
witb these advantage they can save
Won money. Call now. 12th and rem
SeV Ivania ave-, Over Davis Hat store
Hours 8 a. M. to p, 10. Sunday M
to p. M.
The colored American., 1901-05-04

Don't fail to get copy of Mr. HilyeFs
book "Colored Washington, COM
piIation Of the efforts the colored peo-
nle Of Washington are putting forth
for their social betterment. Paper
cover 80 Cts, bound in cloth 90 cts., A
F. Hilyer 1852 9th street n. W. IT,
The colored American., 1901-05-04
CORRESPONDENCE WANTED.

The Colored American would ke to
secure the service of good CORES poE-
dent to write up the dOings of the race
in Atlantic City. N. J; Buffalo, n. ;
PhiladeIphia, Pa +; and Bsltimore, Nd.
Satisfactory arrangements will be made
with the right persons. Correspondence
solicited. III
The colored American., 1901-05-04
Buy a Copy.

The COlored American can be found
every Saturday morning at Blacks He
tel, Walnut street between Fourth and
Fifth strees s, Evansville, Ind. All the
leading journals and race papers are
handled there. If.
The colored American., 1901-05-04

ED-TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND
women to travel and advertise for old established
house of solid financial standing $3.50 year and
expenses all payable in cash. No Canvassing re-
ouired Give references and enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Address Manager, 355
Caxton Bldg. Chicago.
The colored American., 1901-05-04

Persons having sent in money for
cop,es OF April 18th issue will please
he patient as all orders will be filled as
soon as our returns arrive. This issue
which contains ''The Critic Revealed
article by Bruce Grit was entirely cola
out.
The colored American., 1901-05-04

The HarewoOd and Linden Apart
ment House is open for inspection every
dav Rent has been reduced
The colored American., 1901-05-04
WE DON'T WANT MONEY

7nun SeOCt's Face Bleach ana Beau-
kkkE 1fRer perfect skin WhtIener.
NoA Free to patrons. Enclose &c stamp 1or
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SCOTT REMEDY co Louisville, hy'
When you WI1te mention TINS paper
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
COAL MINES TIED UP.
Firemon Strike for an Eight
Hour Day.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July l6.IThe
strike order of President Mullahy, OF
the Stationary Firemen's association
of Pennsylvania, directing the men to
strike today for an S-hour day was
obeyed by the men. Nine hundred
members of the organization IN this
section of the State refused to go to
work.
Most of the strikers are employed as
fyemen at the coal mines and their
failure to report for duty caused nearly
all the collieries in the northern an
shracite region to suspend operations,
throwing out Of work, it is estimted,
30, 600 men and boys. Some of the in
divdiual coal operators conceded the
demands of their employees on condi-
ton that the short-hour day was not
to hold il the men employed by the
big companies did not get the same
concessions.
The big coal companies, however,
refused to make any concessions. The
omcials claimed that the demands of
the hremen we're unreasonable; that
they had. received a 10 per cent in
crese when the wages Of the miners
we're raised last autumn and that the
demands now made upon the compa-
MES are equal to 20 per, cent. ad-
vance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
CHINESE AFFAIRS UNSETTLED.
Ministers Representing the Pow
ers Cannot Agree.

Pekin, July l6.-The ministers OF
the powers now freely admit that the
prospects of conclusion of the nego-
tiations is growing darker. The situa-
ton is most serious, as the deadlock
has continued for more than month.
The meeting arranged for today was
postponed because it was apparent
that it would be fruitless. July II
the ministers reached something in
the nature of an agreement as to the
indemnity, but almost Immediately, q
radical difference developed between
Great Britain and Russia as to the de-
tails of the plan Of payment.
The neutral ministers assert that
either Great Britain or Russia must
make material concessions before a
conclusion of the agreement is posi-
bic. Meanwhile the committee Of the
ministers are working upon COMPARE
lively unimportant details such as
improvements in navigation; but, If
the financial question was settled, the
negotiations could be closed in day.
Ii Hung Chang keeps sending siren
uous requests to the ministers of the
powers to present complete plan.
He represents that China is willing to
accept any reasonable terms and is
chiefly anxious to know defnately
what the powers require, so that she
may begin compliance with the terms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
THE CoLoRED SCHOOL.

Columbia, July 1.-THE State Sum
mer School for colored teachers closed
TODAY after very successful session.
Before the final session closed today.
". T. Andrews, principal of the Sum-
ter colored graded school, presented
the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
We, the teachers of South Carolina
in attendnce upon the State summer
school held at Benedict college. feel
ing that we have been stimulated to
higher effort by the excellence of the
instruction received, and in many
other ways greatly benefited by cur at
tendance upon the said school, desire to
express our appreciation Of the advan-
tages placed within our reach, by the
following resolutions:
Resolved, First, That we express
our hearty and sincere thanks to Hon.
John ]. McMahan, the State superin-
tendent of education, for his earnest
and persistent effort to make the sum-
mer school fact and a success, and
thereby elevate and dignity the profes-
sion Of teaching among colored teach
ers.
Second, That our sincere and hearty
thanks is rendered to Prof. S. H. Ed
munds. the principal, and his able
corps of assistants, for the excellence
of their instructions, their thorough
ness, painstaking care and uniform
courtesy to rs.
Third. That we extend our thanks
to President Osborne for the use Of
Benedict college for the State summer
school.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
THE STORAGE RULE.

The State railroad commission
yesterday gave the railroads a final
hearing in regard to its new storage
rules. There were present Mr.. Peddle
for the Southern, Mr.. ". G. Smith
for the Atlantic Coast Line, Mr.. d.
D. Heyward for the Plant system,
Col. j. C.. Haskell of Atlanta repre-
senting the car service association and
the other lines save the Charleston
and Western Carolina which was repre-
sented by Mr. Wright.
There was a full discussion Of the
whole matter. The rules change the
time limit for removal from depots
from 4S to 70 hours after notice and
allow a man residing more than four
miles from a depot "a reasonable
time'' after notice to get his goods
away. It was developed at the hear
ing that the roads have generally re-
funded charges when good excuses
were presented.
The new storage rules will be issued
in few days, the board having finally
adopted them yestsrday afternoon
The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
Half of Conway in Dispute.

Florence, July 1o.-A sensational
suit, which is said to involve half
the thriving town of Conway, has
been brought by the heirs in remain
der of the late Henry Durant. Papers
in this interesting. case will be for
warded this week for service.
The property in dispute is worth
now over $50, Zoo. For its recovery
there will BE-. it is stated, IS separate
and distinct suits.
Mr.. ". F. Clayton is the attorney
in whose hands the case has been
placed. He has associated with him,
Messrs. S. ". G. Shipp, Chas. A.
Woods and Henry II. Woodward.
Mr.. Clayton gives this interesting
history of the case: "When Henry
Durant died in 1887, he left LOCO acres
Of land adjoining Conway, which was
then a mere village, in trust, that his
son William ". Durant, should enjoy
the rents and profits during his natu-
raj life. At his (W. ". Durant's)
death the property was to revert to the
children Of the said W. W. Durant.
The latter died in 1896, and Mrs. Vir-
ginia D. Young, one of his daughters,
placed the matter in the hands of
Mr.. W. F. Clayton. Certain of the sup
posed defendants refused to accede to
the proposition for survey, and it has
taken several years to ascertain the
bounds of and ownership of the sup
posed property Of Henry Durant.
The town of Conway is thought to
encroach upon the property. In fact,
it is estimated that over one-half of
the town is within the bounds OF the
disputed lands, and the present owners
will not let their possessions slip with
out hard fight. The rents and profits
amounting to slo, 900 are included in
the suits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
FiIipinos' Offer Made to Bryan.
AguinaIdo Willing to Surrender If
Democracy Won.

Lincoln, Neb., July lS.-1n state
ment for the press today VIM. j. Bry-
an gives his version of the story thats
Aguinaldo promised him financial as
sistance in..his campaign Of year ago.
Mr.. Bryan says it was while he was in.
New York that two Filipinos sent a.
request to confer with hiDa- He de-
clined to meet them and sent friend
to explain that he did not think it,
proper to hold conference. The FIJI
ipinos said that Aguinaldo was willing
to issue proclamation promising to
lay down arms, in case of An EBryan's
election, and also was willing to con-
tribute to the Democratic campaign
fund, but Mr. Bryan refused 10 conider
either proposition and did rot require
them to furnish any evidence Of their
right to represent Aguinano.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
THE SUMNER SCHOOLS CLOSE.
Resolutions Adopted by Teach
er-Pupils.

Spartanburg, July 1.-THE State
summer school closed its sessions this
morr:n ing, and the teachers are gradu-
ally leaving for their respective homes.
The following resolutions were unanl-
mously adopted by the teachers this
morning:
Whereas, The students of the State
summer school for teachers desire to
testify to all the interested parties
that we have passed a most delightful
and helpful month at Converse college,
in the hospitable city of Spartanburg,
and. whereas it is our wish that every
one shall know to whom we ascribe
thanks for this month of pleasant and
profitable labor and recretion, there
fore be it,
Resolved. first. That we hereby ez-
tend to President 3. F. Wilson our
heartiest thanks for his untiring Ia
bors in our behalf and for his unfail.
ing courtesy. He has made US feel
that we own Convere college, and here
after when we wish to express our high
est conception of efficiency and unfall-
ing courtesy we shall always say that
such an one is like President Wilson.
Second. That we desire to express
to Mrs. Thompson and the other ladies'
associated with her our sense of the
excellence of her housekeeping. II we
failed to find comfort in our room and
satisfaction at our meals the fault
certainly does not lie at her door.
Third. That we desire to say to the
good people of Spartanburg, and espe-
cially though not invidious, to the
president of the Electric Railway com
pany. that they have given US another
proof of Spartanburg's greatness. we
had heard much of her push and her
enthusiasm for education: hereafter
our friends shall hear much OF her
hospitality.
Fourth. We wish to extend public
thanks to John j. McMahan, ". Z.
McGhee, and to the faculty of the
State summer school for the opportu-
nifty they have offered US for meeting
together under such favorable aus
pices, and for pursuing our studies
under such able instructors. The
month has been one of unmitigated
satisfaction. both management and
instruction having been maintained at
high-water mark.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
BARRED FROM MAILS.
Important Order Issued by Post
master General.

Washington, July l7.-Postmaster
General Smith today sogned three Or
ders amending in important particu-
lars three postal regulations affecting
second class mail matter. The changes
will effect sweeping and radical re-
forms in the department practices and
methods of treating this class of mat
ter.
The first order amends section 276,
which is the general definition, SO as
to exclude from the second class publ
cations which have the characteristics
of books. This amendment is in these
words:
periodical publications herein re-
ferred to are held not to include those
having the characteristics of books,
but only such as consists of current
news or miscellaneous literary matter,
or both (not including advertising)
and conform to the statutory charac-
teristic Of second class matter -
The second order amends section
2S1 in several particulars, the princi-
pal one being that publications, the
subscriptions to which are not found
ed on their value as news or literary
journals, and which by the general use
of premium or other considerations IN
the form of chances to win prizes, ETC.,
to induce subscriptions, in effect cir
culate at apparently a norminl rate,
will be excluded from the second class.
The essential paragraph Of this is as
follows:
"The subscription price must be
shown by the publication, and when
it appears from the contents, or from
the extrinsic inducements offered IN
combination with it, that the circula-
ton of the publication is not founded
on its value as news or literary jour
nal and that subscriptions are not
made because of such value, but be-
cause its offers of merchandise or 9th
er consideration result, in effect, IN it
circulating at apparently nominal
rate, such publication does not come
within the requirements of this law
for acceptance as second class matter. -
The third order amends section 3Ol
so that unsold copies of second class
publications may not be returned at
the pound rate to news agents or to
publishers.
An explanatory statement given out
at the department. regarding the order
says:
The action of Postmaster General
Smith is regarded as highly impor.
tant. It is evidence Of the purpose of
the department to administer the law
as it isssstrictly, and properly, and that
abuses wherever found; will eradlcat-
ed. Loose and Indifferent interpreta-
ton heretofore is responsible for the
loss of many millions to the govern
ment. It is believed that when the
effect of the changes is thoroughly es-
tablished many postal Improvements
will follow, and one cent letter pos
tage will be made possible. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
The Striker Mas Acquitted.

Charleston, July 1e.-The case
against Arthur I. Simmons for assault
upon Trsiarasser Shea Of the South
ern railway, was heard in she judicial
court today and resulted in Simmons
acoaittel. Trainmasteg Shea and
Conductor Keckley, who was aboard
Of the train Ct the time Of the alleged
assault, testified for the prosecution
and Simmons and another striker ap-
peared foy the. defence. The hearing
occupied several hours and the court
room was packed with strikers and
their sympathizers.
Attorneys Joseph ". Barnwell and
J. e. Burke appeared for the p1osecu-
tion and Attorney George S. Legare for
the defence. The announcement Of
the verdict was greeted with applause.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
sPARTANBURG HERALD SOLD.
]. T. Harris, Formerly of Harris
Springs, the Purchaser.

Spartanburg, July 17.-Today Mr..
James IT, Harris, president of the
Bank of Spartanburg. bought the
Spartanburg Daily Herald newspaper
plant from Mr.. j. G. Darlington.
The price given is not known, but it is
understood that it was a good round
sum, as The Herald is known as one
of the best paying newspaper plants in
the State. The Herald will remain
under the editorial supervision of Mr..
j. G. Darlington and there will be no
change in its policies. Mr.. CARING
toms reputation as newspaper man
is we'll known throughout the State.
There will be no change in the local
work.
This is the latest business deal of
Mr.. James T. Harris, and the people
who know him are confident that he
will give the people of Spartanburg
the very best service to be procured in
the morning newspaper field. Mr..
Harris is sshustler and never does
things by halves and the people Of
Spartanburg are glad to number him
among her citizens.
The State board Of examiners Of the
Pharmaceutical association is in ses-
sion here. The following members Of
the board arrived today: President
". Y. Owings, Dr.. o. E. Thomas, Of
Columbia; DR.. Frank Smith, of
Charleston. and DR.. DeLorne, Of
Sumter. The board is holding its ses-
sions in the Converse street school
building. They have already been
presented eleven applicants for e1ami-
nation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24

Wachita, Kas., July l6.-Fire today
destroyed the packing plant of Jacob
Dold & Sons in this city. Four large
buildings were burned, together
with about 7,O00, 600 pounds Of meat
in process Of preparation. -Four men
were severly hurt by falling wall.
The loss is placed at 81, COCO, 90. EN-
loyes numbering $50 are thrown out
OF employment, bat it is said the
plant will be rebuilt at once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24
TIE LIN NOT BEING ENFORCED.
Text Of the Preamble and Resolu-
tions Adopted by the State
Board on Wednesday
Affernasn.

Columbia, July 1s.-The disecotrs
of the State dispensayy yesterday az
ternoon passed the resolution which
takes away from the city Of Charleston
whatever profits may accrue from the
oIeystion oe the local dispepsaries.
This resolution will continue Of effect
nntit the city authorities indicate that
the Illicit sale Of liquor is suppressed
ii not eradicated.
Mr.. williams was feeling unwell,
but he framed the following as the re-
DIy of the board to the municipal au-
tborities OF Charleston:
"The State beard Of directors having
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24

Williamson, July e.-At $50
O'Clock this afternoon, during heavy
Thunderstorm, Henry Davenport and
EzeA Harvey two industrious farm
ers living three miles above William
ston, who were at work in the field,
took shelter from the rain under some
pines, when they we're strnck BY
lightning and both killed instantly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-24

The managers OF eighty Eight mills
in Georgia have voluhtatilE:sig signed an
agreement not on any lion to en-
poly children under 10 JSass of age
after September. I, and not employ
children under l2 at, night, These
mill men defeated, in the Lag;slatnre. )
bill enacting these among ether pro.
visions, bat have volua&ari9y sufren-
dered to an aroused pubic sentiment.