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The colored American., 1902-09-20

er, an executive committee appointed
to devise ways and means, aud then
the idea of a colored sub committee
would have been a satisfactory out
come of friendly conference on the
subject OF how the cOlored veterans
could be best cared for. There Was
no objection to Mr.. Daniel Murray.
By this generous, but simple course,
Mr. Weller could have saved himself
much annoyance, and the breach
among ourselves, thst will take years
to he al, could have been avoided But,
Mr.. Weller having seen his error, has
endeavored to make amends by agree
ing that the coiored men shall appear
upon the official program as members
of the general committee, their names
occurring in alphabetical order, with
no mention as 10 color. The badges
will be the same, and the work will be
what it would have been in any event.
The whole trouble was caused by an
unfortunate start in managing situ-
alton that is it-elf an anoma lily IN a so
called free country. Now that the
question in dispute has been settled
happily, there is no reason why the
plans of Mr.. Murray may not be push
ed to a successful conclusion. The
colored people of Washington, what
ever their local differences. owe it t.
the veterans who shed their blood for
the flag, to give them reception beft
ting the great service they rendered in
the nation's hour of need, and our
doors should open wide in spirit of
the utmost cordialitY.
The colored American., 1902-09-20
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The colored American., 1902-09-20

The Colored Americans broad poll
cy touching this and other tissues has
won host of friends, and we have no
disposition to notice the carping critic.
We shall continue to advise the Negro
TO be sensible in all things, and face q
condition with a determination to
emerge from the battle with the vic
tors laurel upon his brow. Sometimes
it is mutual C ncessions that will win,
sometimes dignified refusal to enter
the lists, and at other times q square.
tOed fight Is the only way out-but
win. Results count.
The colored American., 1902-09-20

Let the Negro strive to have more
business, at the taxr flee than in the
police court, let his name appear more
frequently on the books at the bank
than as the chief fulminator at the bar.
becue, let him help men up, rather than
tug at the coat'tails IF the race trying
to pull down. Let US act together for
the common veal. and we are confident
that these contentious and instances
Of chi!d's play will give sway to
peace and wisdom, and the white man
who Sim crows" US at every turn will
find in us a people whom 10 honor
is 10 honor himself.
The colored American., 1902-09-20

Mr.. Weller, chairman of the GEN
eral committee on public comfort blum
dered eggregiousIy in not announcing
his full committee at one and the same
time. with the Negroes embraced in
the regular body, as The Colored
American advised. The full commit.
mittee should hsye been called togsth
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.

In the senate, on the 9Th, Chaplain Mil
burn, in the opening prayer, made q
touching reference to the death OF the
late Senator Sewell, of New Jersey. Mr.
keen IN. j. formally announced the
death of his colleague, Senator Sewell
ana offered the customary resolutions
which were unanimously adopted, and as
mark of respect to the late senator, the
senate adjourned. In the house nc
business was transacted, that body tax
ing recess Immediately dpon the an
nouncement of the death of Senator Sew
ell and the adoption of the customary
resolutions
In the senate, on the 7th, the first notes
OF the contest between the Nicaraguan
ana Panama routes for the isthmlan ca,
nal were heard. Mr.. Morgan offered ana
secured the adoption of a resolution look
ing to an inquiry into the relations az
leged to exist between the transconus
mental railroad companies of the OnlLeu
states and Canada and the Panama "a
mai Co.....In the house the debate on lle
Nicaraguan canal bill was opened by Mr..
Hepburn, chairman of the commlttee
which reported the bill, in two-hours
speech in advocacy of that measure. Mr.
ment to authorize the president, under
certain conditions, to purchase and pro-
ceed to complete the Panama canal.
In the senate on the Sth, Mr.. Gallinger,
chairman of the committee on pensions,
gave notice of radical reforms in the mat
ter of allowing private pensions in the
direction of economy. The case of DR..
Lazeau, who went to Cuba and submitted
to incubation with yellow fever through
mosquito~bites, and died as a result, was
considered with reference to his right to
pension, but no decision was reached.
......In the house. the debate on the Mic
araguan canal bill developed considerable
sentiment in favor of giving consideration
to the new offer of the Panama Canal Co.
to sell its franchise and property for AO,-
0OO,O 900.
In the senate, on the 9th, the short open
session was devoted to routine business.
After an executive session, the senate, at
1850 p M, adjourned until the 18th. 49,. In
the house, the Hepburn Nicaragua canal
bill was passed by a practically unani-
nous vote, only two members out of $40
voting against it. These were Messrs
Fletcher (rep., Minn.) and Lassiter (dem.,
Va.). The bill authorizes the president to
secure necessary concessions from Mic
aragua and Costa Rica. 1t also authorizes
the secretary of war to enter into con-
tracts for materials and work, and makes
present appropriation of $4,000, 600 to
start the work, and total appropriation
of SlS0,000 900 for it's completion
The senate was not in session on the
10th. In the house, the bill to create
permanent census bureau was consid-
cred, and a general sentiment in its favor
developed. tt was, however recommitted,
with instructions to report back a bill
more thoroughly matured The bill to eX-
tend to Mrs. Mckinley for life, the
ranking privilege was unanimously
adopted. The house then adjourned until
the 18th
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
THE BATTLEsHIP ILLINOIS.
The Big Ship Has Successfully DEM
mOnstrated the Possibilities of
the New Floating Dock.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The big bat
tleship Illinois has just come out of
the floating drydock at the New Or
leans naval station, having success
fully demonstrated the possibilities
Of that structure. The department
has been obliged to change its plans
in respect to the vessels movements.
1t will be necessary to omit the call
at Pensacola, which had been prom
ised to the Florida people, and, in
stead the ship, after touching at Ha-
vana for coal, win proceed directly
north to Newport News. Under the
terms of the contract of the builders
the two days sea trial must be had
soon, and the ship must be thorough.
ly inspected by the board to make
sure that the contractors do not es-
cape any proper liability for deteri-
grafton. 1t is expected that the Hi
nois will be one of the American war
ships present at the coronation cere-
monies in England
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTE.
The Trustees Say There is No Reas
son for Congressional or Gov
ernment Action.

Washington, Jan. 13--It is stated
by one of the incorporators and
trustees of the Carnegie institute
that no reason is perceived at pres
ent for any congressional or govern
mental action in connection with
that educational scheme. AS it
stands the institute is like any other
private corporation. Therefore, it is
held, there can be no question as to
the propriety of its holding any class
of securities whether steel bonds or
United States government bonds as
the basis of its endowment.
This statement is believed to indi-
cate Mr.. Carnegie's purpose to place
his bequest in the shape of United
States Steel securities as originally
intended.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
CASE OF MRS. RICHARDSON.
A Plea of Not Guilty Entered and a
Continuance Until January
80 Agreed Upon.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. ia spe-
cial to the Star from Plattsburg, Mo-,
says:
The case of Mrs. Addie L. Richard
son, charged with the murder of her
husband, Frank w. Richardson, was
called in the circuit court here. The
formal charge was not read to Mrs.
Richardson, Judge Burnes merely
reading the title of the case. One of
the attorneys for the defendant
pleaded not guilty for her. Then the
attorneys announced that they
agreed on a continuance until Janu-
airy 80, when the selection of a jury
will begin. 1t is believed by that
time that Stewart Fife, who is un-
der arrest at North Yakima, Wash,
charged with completely in the muir
der, will have been returned to Mis-
souri,.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

An Order that Indicates q Settle
ment With the Heirs of the
Murdered nIilIfonaire.

New York, Jan. 1s.-An order
signed by Surrogate Fitzgerald indi-
Gated that there may be a settlement
made with the heirs Of the late Will
lam March Rice, the aged capitalist
Of Texas, for whose alleged murder
Albert I. Patrick, an attorney, il
awaiting trial here. The order per-
mitted Nina Belle Rice, grandniece Of
the deceased, to withdraw her oppo-
sition to the probate Of the will Of
1896, known as the Baker win, on re-
ceipt of $4,000. Reason for the sup
posed settlement was said to be
found in the belief that the so-called
Patrick will, which made the alleged
murderer residuary legatee, would
fail and that the viii of 1896, Great
ing the Rice institute in Texas would
stand.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
SETTLED WITH MISS KNIGHT.
POrtia knights Breach of
Promise Suit.

London, Jan. 13.-The breach Of
promise suit brought by Miss Portia
Knight, the American actress against
the duke of Manchester has, after
all, been settled out of court, the
duke paying Miss knight e1,OOO, and
defraying the costs of the legal pro-
ceedings. An agreement was reached
Saturday and the final papers will be
signed Wednesday next, when the
money will be paid.
The lawyers in the case say moth
ing in the nature of a grave scandal
would have developed had the suit
come to trial, but unpleasant noto-
riety would have attended the read
ing of love letters, etc.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
THE PNEUMATIC TOOL TRUST.
The Last Step In the Formation of
the Combine Has Been Taken
mt Cleveland, o.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 13.-The last
step in the formation of the big
Pneumatic Tool trust was the filing
of deed of trust for 81, 100000 in
the country recorders office Monday.
The deed was from the Chicago Pneu-
matte Tool CO., to the Central Real
Bond & Trust Co., of New York, to
secure the payment of So, 500, 900 issue
of 20 year first mortgage five-per-
cent. gold bonds. The plants of the
Boyer Machine Co., of Detroit; the
Olney Metal Co., of Philadelphia; the
Chisholm & Moore Manufacturing
Co., of this city; the Franklin Air
Compressor Co., of Franklin, Pa,
and 10000 shares of the new Taite-
Howard Pneumatic Tool Co. of Lon
don, England, together with all the
patents of the big concern, are in
cluded in the securities.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
IN Old CHARGE REVEND.
Col. Wilder S. Metcalfe Finding Op-
position to Confirmation as
Pension Agent.
EVIDENTLY HAS ENEMIES IN KANSAS
The Charge is Reiterated that He
Killed, an iUnharmed Filipino
Prisoner During the Battle of
CaIIOOcaA While the Prisoner
Was PleSGing for Mercy.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Before the
senate committee on pensions, Mon
day, the. charge against Col. Wilder
S. Metcalfe, of killing a prisoner
while in service in the Philippine is
lands, was revived. Col. Metcalfe is
the nominee to the Office of pension
agent at Topeka, Kas., and the charge
is made in connection with the eff
fort to defeat his confirmation. Col.
Metcalfe was major in the Twen-
tieth Kansas volunteers when the
battle of Caloocan was fought, and
the charge is that during the battle
he shot with his revolver. Filipino
prisoner who was unarmed, and, at
the time, on his knees pleading for
mercy. Aflidavits from soldiers in
the Twentieth Kansas have been filed
with the committee and Capt. Ed
ward Boltwood, late captain of Co
K, of this regiment, appeared before
the committee in person. He pressed
for full investigation, saying that
the inquiry which had been made by
the war department was superficial.
The committee heard Capt. Boltwood
at length and at the conclusion of
the hearing Chairman Gallinger re-
ferred the nomination to Senators
Simon, Scott and McCumber for
further investigation.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
PERSONAL AVID GENERAL.


Official announcement was made in
Washington, on the 9th, of the
board of trustees of the Carnegie in
stitution, which has been Incorporate
ed under the $1O,OOO,OOO gift of An
drew Carnegie. The only indication
as to the form of the gift is that it
will be in "fve per cent. bonds"
Brig.-Gen. Fred Funston arrived at
San Francisco, on the 9th, on the
transport Warren, and proceeded, as
quickly as possible, to Oakland, to
see his wife and son, the latter hav-
ing been born since the general left
Nagasad.
Franklin ]. MoseN, once governor
of South Carolina, was sentenced in
New York court, on the 9th, to
four months Imprisonment for the
larceny of an overcoat. He is a con-
firmed opium fiend.
Gov. Leslie NJ. Shaw of Iowa was
the guest of honor at reception
and banquet, given by the Grant
club of Des Moines, Ia, on the~night
of the 9th. Nearly four hundred
prominent Iowans, including mem
bers of the legislature and state off
cials, attended.
The first financial measure of i'm
portance to be reported to congress
is that agreed upon by the house
committee on coinagess weights and
measures, providing for the main
tenance of the legal tender silver
dollar at parity with gold and for
the increase of the subsidiary silver
coinage.
William Tompkin, aged 70, owner
Of one of the largest breeding farms
in eastern Iowa, on the 9th, fired four
shots at his granddaughter, Miss
Miller, aged IS, and then put bullet
through his own heart, from the eff
fects of which he died in few min
utes.
A well-dressed young man threw
stone through the shop window of
Edward Burgers loan Office on Sixth
avenue, New York, on the 9th, and
stole diamond jewelry worth $4,000.
Though the street was crowded, he
escaped.
BY averting threatened strike of
more than 10000 garment workers of
the United States, the executive COM
mittee appointed in the recent in
dustridl conference, in New York, be-
tween the leaders of capital and la
bor, has scored their first practical
triumph
Capt. r. P. Hobson arrived at
Charleston, S. c., on the 10th, to take
charge of the governments naval exc
hibit at the exposition. When asked
as to the report that he would stand
for congress in Alabama, against
Representative Bankhead, he de-
clined to discuss the matter.
Ex-senator II. c. Davis, chairman
Of the United States delegation to
the international conference in Mex
leo City, left for Washington on the
10th. He took leave Of the conference
10 o brief speech,
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
pencb Trees Tniured. .

Carlyle, ILL.,, Jan. 13.-The peach
growers in this vicinity have made an
examination of the trees in their
orchards since the recent cold wealth
er. They report that the trees have
been so badly damaged that there
will not be one-sixth of a crop.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
Gov. Nash Re-Innueurated.

Columbus, o., Jan. 13.--At noon,
Monday, George Kilbon Nash was in
augurated for the second time gov
ernor of the state of Ohio. The oath
of Office was administered to him in
the rotunda of the state capitol by
Chief Justice Minshall.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

New Richmond, Wis, Jan. 1s.--J. w.
Schmidt, assistant head miller at c.
Burkhardt's -four mill at Burkhardt
village, Is miles south of here, shot
his wife and then himself Sunday
night at their home. At last reports
both were alive, but their condition
is very critical.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

St. Louis, Jan. 1S.-Mrs. Virginia
Bland, widow of the late Hon. Rich
ard P. Bland, of Missouri, for "a
years one of the democratic leaders
in congress, has accepted the posi-
tion as hostess in the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition building at the
Charleston exposition.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
BY A FALLING ELEVATOR.
One Man Killed and Another seri.
Ously Injured In a New York
Betting Factory.

New York, Jan. 13.-James Tienan
was killed and Peter Glynn was seri-
ously injured by falling elevator in
the belt factory of Fayerweather &
Ladew, this city. Glynn was the ele-
vator runner for the building, and
he and Tienan were taking load of
belts to the sixth floor when the ca
BILE parted, the elevator fell from
the fifth floor to the bottom. Tie
nan was picked up dead and Glynn
was found to be badly hurt.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

New York, Jan. 13.-Thos. O'Brien,
a tugboat captain and an unknown
woman about so years old, were
found dead in room in a small wa
terside hotel here. Death was
caused by inhalation of illuminating
gas which had escaped from two
omen fixtures.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
songstress In a wreck.

Rome, Ca, Jan. BIN a collision
between passenger and freight
train, near here, Sunday, Nine. Lii
lian Nordica was slightly injured, and
her accompanist, i. Romaine Sim
mons, was hurt on the hand. One en-
gineer was killed and three trainmen
iniured
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
Stage of the Rivers.
Stations
. FAN. : Trace.
THE MARKETS.
MONDAY, Jan. Is.
Grnin and Provisions.

st. Louis Flour - Patents, S4.00941O;
other grades, S33Oq3,9O Wheat-No. 2 red,
90&d9lc. Corn-No. mixed 66d66i5c Oats
No 2. 4Sl@dl9Ac Hay-1imothy, $1i5O0
1900; prairie, $115001400 clover, Sll.OO9
1900 Butter Creamery, 20Q25l5c;
dairy l5G2Oc. Eggs-Fresh, 26c. Lard
Choice steam, 925c Pork-Nev mess,
Sl615d16.9O. Bacon-Clear ribs, 9iaIg5sc.
Wool-Tub-washed. l4Q24o; Missouri and
Illinois medium combing i6lsql7Hc, other
grades, 14d17c.
Chicago quotations: Wheat
January, 77ssc; May S1ls4S1ssc July,
sSl9sc. Corn-January, 62bc; May, $3.50
65ac; July, 65hc; September, 64l4c oats
January, 45c; May, 45%4457sc; July, 40s4c;
September, S3%c. Pork-January $1,000;
May, S1700d17 02l8; July, $l6.95. Lard-Jan-
uary, S9.42la; May, $9.65Q9671a; July, 5000
9.721s Ribs-January, SS.27l6; May $s.57lz.
Indianapolis - Wheat No. red, S9c;
No. red, S5dS7c. Corn-No. white,
6Sc No. 2 yellow, &c. Oats-No. 2
white, 4SlAQ39c. Hay-Timothy, s11.009
1900
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
A POLICEMAN AND HIS GUN.
Policeman Cruise, of Knoxville,
Tenn, Directing to Being Shot
at, shoots Some Himself.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 13.-Early
Monday morning Policeman Cruise
shot and probably fatally wounded
Lon and Alex Nelson. Cruise was go
ing home when, he claimed, he was
fred upon, and on investigation he
found the Nelson's with some other
men on nearby corner. A difficult
ty followed in which Cruise shot the
two Nelson's. 1t is alleged that an at
tempt was made several months ago
to assassinate the policeman.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
Naval surgeon,n suIcide.

Newport, R. l., Jan. 13.-Assistant
Surgeon J. B. Buchanan, U. S. n,
committed suicide at the naval train
ing station Sunday. During a fit Of
delirium, incident to typhoid fever,
he got hold of razor and cut his
throat, dying shortly after.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
CalIed to Pay lie Renpectr.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Ambassador
Choate was a caller on the president
Monday. He will sail for England on
Wednesday. He said that his visit to
the White House was merely to pay
his respects to the president.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
Imperial Yacht HohenzolIern.

Wilhelmshaven Germany,Jan. 49,
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern
will sail for New York, January IS.
The band of the second naval divi-
sion will go to the United States on
board the emperor's yacht.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

Washington, Jan. 13.-This was Dis
trict of Columbia day in the house,
and Immediately after the reading of
the journal Mr.. Babcock (Wis.),
chairman of the District of Columbia
committee, claimed the day, and the
house proceeded with district busi-
ness
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

Clinton. ILL.,. 9an. 1s,--Warren C.
Brewer and Clay Conder, Kentucli-
ans, charged with the murder of Ed.
Taylor, of Dewitt, on July 20 last,
were declared not guilty by the jury
at their trial here.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
PrInce Menry Is COMM.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Prince Hen
ry of Prussia, brother of Emperor
William, is coming over to be present
at the launching of the kaiser's new
yacht, which is to be christened by
Miss Alice Roosevelt. The kaiser has
also signifed his intention of send
ing the imperial yacht Hohenzollern
To nrnce the occasiOn.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
Elevator Fire in Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-Fire, Sunday, de-
stroyed the American Mating Co.'s
elevator, and, for time, threatened
the destruction of the entire plant.
The elevator contained 100000 BUSH
els of barley. The loss will be about
eo7k ooO
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
senator Mason VIII Speak.

Washington, Jan. 13.-When the
senate met, Monday Mr.. Mason gave
notice that, Tuesday, he would adj
dress the senate in reference to Gu
ban customs duties, a bill and rese-
luton relating to which was intro
duced by him.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
can for RepnbIicnn Caucus

Washington, Jan. 13.-A call for a
caucus of republican members of the
house of representatives to consider
reduction of war revenue taxes is
being circulated.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18

London, Jan. 13.-The marquis of
Dufferin and Ava, formerly governor
general of Canada, is seriously i'll at
Clendeboye, his residence in County
Down, Ireland.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-18
REV. John HeaIy Haywood Dead.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 1S.-Rev. John
Healy Haywood, aged IS, one of the
best-lmown preachers in the Unitar-
ian church in the country, died Mon.
day,