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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
STATE DEPARTMENT DECIDES ON
AN INVESTIGATION.
MADE BY ARMY OFFICER
The First Thing to Be Done to Find
Out What Is Going on at
chalmette.

partment today made public the cor
respondence that has so far taken
place between the United States gov
eminent and the governor OF Louisiana
representing the latter's statement
touching the shipment OF livestock
and supplies for the British army in
South Africa from Chalmette, La,
There are three principal letters and
a number Of appendices.
The principal letter is one from the
governor Of Louisiana, dated March
20, touching the conditions at Chal-
mette; a reply from Secretary Hay
dated April 4, announcing that he has
ordered an investigation (Which will
be made by an army o~ficer); and a
long opinion by the attorney general
On the legal points invovled in the
Chalmette shipments.
Governor Heard's letter has already
been outlined in the press dis
patches. He begins with a statement
that he had received from the mayor
of New Orleans a copy Of a letter
from Secretary Hay calling his at
tention to the threat Of Samuel Pear
son, ito commit a breach Of the peace
in New Orleans" The governor says
it. is his opinion that it is the func.
ton Of the national government and
not of the state to enforce obedience
to neutrality laws; yet, If such duty
belongs to the state where violation
he would not hesitate to act
as the law may warrant and calls
on the secretary Of state for his
views in the matter.
The attorney generals opinion Is
dated April 4. He says:
1T seems necessary to say moth
ing as to the duties and powers Of the
state officials, except that they in
volve, Of course, the exercise of the
usual civil means Of preserving peace.
In the probable event Of its breach in
the hammer supposed to be suggested
by Pearson. l cannot believe that the
latter contemplated taking the law
into his own hands in defiance of the
state and federal governments. Nor
does he threaten to act without the
presidents permission. which, it is
needless to say, he will not receive
Nor car l believe that he expects any
such permission. His object is doubt
less to bring forcibly to the attention
IF the government what he considers
proceedings of the government equiv
alent to carrying on war upon our
territory"
The attorney general says that the
principal question, and a delicate one,
whether there has been a departure
rom neutrality on the part Of our
government in this matter, and not
withstanding the urgency of Pearson
and Governor Heard, he thinks this
government should not take any ac-
ion without mature consideration by
he president and his advisors. "In
he case before us there is no state
nent of facts, by you, upon which to
give an official opinion as to the law,
md I do not understand that one has
been requested. A number Of allega-
ions and some testimony have been
sent me, and they r sufficient to
challenge attention. But the first
hing to be done is to ascertain what
are true"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
Rotha Advancing on Natal.

London, April 4.-From Brussels
the correspondent Of the Morning
Post wires, that DR.. Leyds, European
representative Of the 1ransvaal, has
received a dispatch from Lorenzo Mar
ques, saying that the force under Gen.
+ral Botha is advancing towards the
Natal frontier.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
BLOODY eoER BATTLE.
Canadian Rifles In Thickest Of the
Fight.

London, April Ain the neighbor-
hood of Harris river, -T%ransvaal, there
was an all day fight Monday between
part of General Kitchener's force and
Beers under Delarey and Kemp, re.
sulting in the repulse Of the Beers at
ter heavy losses on both sides. The
Canadian Rifles especially distinguish
ed themselves. One company fight
ing until entirely wiped out.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
CORRUPT COURTS.
Chicago Grand Jury Investigates Jus.
tice Court Abuses.

Chicago, April Am investigation
into justice court abuses resulted to-
day in the grand jury voting indict-
ments against six attaches. The in.
dictments charge conspiracy to cor
rupt the justice court system that
blackmail and extortion might be prac-
ticed. Detailed evidence was adduc-
ed and one principal conspirator has
turned states evidence.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
OFFICIALS.
St. Louis Grand Jury Bring in More

st. Louis Grand Jury Bring in More
Indictments.
st. Louis, April 5.-The grand jury
in a report today made sensational
charges Of bribery and corruption
among sworn officers and public serv-
ants, and returned indictments
against Robert Snyder for bribery,
Edward Butler and John Becker for
bribery, George Cobush fer
perjury. The jury states that many
others should be sent to the peniten-
tiary in the same connection.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
ivEv ON THE COAST.
Retiring Collector Talks Of Canadian
Encroachmerts.

Encroachmento.
Tacoma, Wash, April 4.-"The flag
that has waved 1000 years and follow
ed the drumbeat around the world is
down. But, thank God, she will go
up again."
Joseph w. Ivey, the retiring col
lector Of customs of Alaska, who has
just arrived from the north, quoted
the above as the wording Of a tele-
gram sent last summer by E. s.. Busby
to q friend In Bennett at the time
Miller, an American, tore down the
British flag after 1t had been hoisted
in American skagway by Busby, a
Canadian customs officer.
In further explanation Of his recent
fiery correspondence with the govern
ment at Washington, Mr.. Ivey told Of
many acts Of encroachment tending to-
ward the assertion Of sovereignty by
the Canadians on Lynn canal, Alaska.
Then he said:
Alaska is in sore need of friends
in congress. She should have q mem
ber-a delegate in that body. AS
things are now no n can speak au-
thoritatively for her. Seattle and ev-
cry other city on the Pacific coast
should make every possible endeavor
to secure the passage of the bill by
congress providing for a delegate.
Alaska wants sore n to present her
pressing needs. Her citizens are in
dustrious and patriotic. She has many
fitted to stand On the floor Of
congress or to lead an army. The
now in the north are blazing the
pathway. They are pioneers-brave
and true hearted. They are laying the
for a great commonwealth.
which will, for countless ages, pour
her great t%reasurers into the very
Of the Pacific coast states"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
Author Dead.

Newark. N. J., April 4.-The funeral
Of the late DR.. Thomas Dunn English,
author of "Ben Bolt" took place today
from the house Of Prayer. The
church vas crowded with the friends
Of the dead author.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
Aged Couple Die.

Appleton, Wis, Wis.,, April 4.-Sher-
man R. hopkins OF the town OF Dale
died today, aged "a years. His death
follows close upon that Of his wife,
who died two weeks ago, aged 80
years. Had they lived until May "a
the couple would have celebrated
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
CONFESSED BEFORE HE DIED.
Dotson Went to the GaiIows Without
Fear.

Deer Lodge, Mont, April 4.-Clinton
Dotson was hanged in the peniten-
tiary' here early this morning.
Dotson went to- the scaffold with
out fear or trembling. Just before
the trap was sprung he confessed the
crime. He slept to within half an
hour before he was led out to the
scaffold. His neck was broken by the
drop.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
Sentenced to Death.

Philadelphia. April 4-William
Lane, the negro. who yesterday plead
ed guilty to the murder OF Ella Jar
den and her two children. Elaine hav.
ing died today, was today sentenced to
death. The governor will fx the date
OF execution:
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
ELIMINATES coLoRED VOTE.
Virginia Constitutional Convention
Adopts Suffrage Clause.

Richmond, Va, april 4.-The Vir-
ginia constitutional convention, after
nine months consideration today
adopted the suffrage clause to the con-
stitution. 1t provides for a temper
airy understanding clause for two
years and poll tax and educational
qualifications. The effect Of the plan
will be to admit every whiteman to
the registration lists and keep of a
large part Of the colored vote.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-08
SARGENT ACCEPTS.

z FHtaIl IehdeF6d Po8ItI6n OF Conn
missioner General Of immigration
Washington, April 4.-Frank Sar-
gent was today formally rendered the
position of commissioner general Of
immigration and accepted the offer.
He will close up his business affairs
before taking the Office. It is under
stood the designations Of Powderly
and Mcsweely have been requested.
Joseph Murray will succeed the latter.
The colored American., 1902-05-03

/ 1t seems to be the better opinion al
ways that no harm can come from an
honest and intelligent discussion, espe-
Clally as a means of defense. In this
country the Negroes cause like every
other cause, must be fought out in the
forum of public opinion.
The worst possible conditions of the
Negro race in this country are generally
known. Everything that is to our detri-
ment is understood, so that public dis
cussion cannot reveal anything in the
nature of dark secrets. Our ignorance,
our poverty, our dependence, our un-
COmelinesS and our immoralities are all
well known, but the many good ana
hopeful things are unknown and not be-
lieved in by the great maj JOrity of the
people who make public opinion. 1t
would seem that these conditions would
Justify all that has been we'll said in our
behalf by our own writers. Making a
place for ourselves is largely in our own
hands. and one of the first things to be
accomplished is to make the American
people know and believe that there are
splendid separations among the colored
people and that there is an ever increas-
ing number of Negroes who because of
their culture and achievements are de-
serving of better estimate and conSid-
Grafton than is now accorded them Al
mC st the only means we have for cul-
tivating this better opinion is through
the various forms of current literature
| think it can be fairly claimed that
the reading public>haS developed a relish
Tor the ,hings written by our own writ
ers. While we have as yet no popular
writer" as that term is understood, the
constituency of those who are now
counted among the literary men of the
country, is constantly widening.
An inquiry at the most ordinary, or
the best book stores will prove to us that
The Marrow of Tradition up From
Slavery" and the works of Dunbar are
among the best selling books of the
The colored American., 1902-05-03

alton for individuals in his employ are
proverbial. He is friend to the Negro.
but bestows his favors with a delicacy
that could not humiliate the proudest
An instance worthy of citation is his
kindness to George Gray, deceased, who
was a messenger in his Office and to
whom he extended every encouragement
and courtesy. He visited Gray's home
when he learned of the latter's sudden
death, assisted the widow, sent flowers
for the casket and attended the funeral.
A feature of Mr.. Darneille's splendid ad-
dress before the Second Baptist Lyceum
was his touching tribute to the memory
of George Gray
Mr.. Darneille belongs to a fine old
Virginia family, and is a stypica1 expo
nent of the big-hearted semi-southerner
who measures men by worth and capac-
lty and who place character before color
or condition If all humanity treats this
young chieftain as well as he
treats them, there is nothing too good
for him in the stOrehouse of the future.
The colored American., 1902-05-03
What They Say of Us

Rev. L. G. Jordan, secretary of the
Baptist Foreign Mission Board, whose
admirable labors for the race are yield
ing rich fruit, writes letter full of en-
couragement. Among other things he
says:
My Dear Brother We have just
read YOUR latest issue with great interest
and noted especially what you ably said,
touching the Texas Steer" 1t is to be
hoped that the future Negro will get
out of turning his guns on his fellow
helper instead of those who seek to
annihilate us. 1t seems the effort of
the other people, the world over is, to
keep the Negro at war with himself +;
and we have done that so long that many
of us are out of our elements at any
thing else. Sorry to learn
through your columns that you had
fall on the ice | hope you are still as
sober and steady as when l knew you IN
Indianapolis, for you have, indeed been
a source of inspiration to the Negro
journals in this and other countries.
The colored American., 1902-05-03
DRESS MAKING ACADFMY-

:, The dc Lam OrtOn Famous French Psrtac
siOn Fa1iOr System Mime ]. A. smailwood.
0oie agent elS MADISON street, northwest,
Afternoon class to D. m. daily
. Evenings iron 780 to 10 O'clock
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridava. 6raaz
makers ana ladies who wish To do fha,r oS5r
6FessInakinR. o"A
A4- 4-WANTED-To learn the WonderfnI Ia
Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor SystsTn
Seamless basques without one inch of Visible
scam. In lining or goods, not even ON ths
snouloer. buccessfuI dressma king requires as
mucn earnest progressive study as euooass-
!nl work In any OF the professions No dsfafI
Is TOO small TO be looked afte We Teach vTm
70 make dresses with or without searo 49,
guarantee perfect hts, and com oIsTS vonr
cor rse with diploma 'OA
Pupils can entar AT any TINA
The colored American., 1902-05-03
DO WE TALK TOO MUCa?
Continued from First page =.

the news columns of the public press
But after making all due allowances
for the helpful and corrective influences
Of those who have earned the right to be
our spOkesmen in the forum of public
discussion, is it still true that we are too
much in evidence? Is it fact that our
frequent and persistent challenges to
those who are writing us down in every
way possible may tend to excite resent
mentS and increase the number of those
who either fear or hate the Negro?
The colored American., 1902-05-03

was assigned to- him. For the past if-
Teen years he has been in the service of
the District government. His first posi-
ton was messenger in the Lower House
If Congress for two sessions, afterwards
hrcoming private secretary to Repre-
~cu,atives Plum and Bean. His secre-
mryshp lasted until 1886 when he aC-
crptcd the position of messenger to the
District Commissioners. Mr. Darneille
is very Young. a bit over thirty perhaps,
certainly the Youngest man who has ever
occupied this position. His rise has been
steady and due altogether to merit
From n messenger he was given a small
clcrN,.D and steadily promoted. After
term he was made pay-clerk OF the au-
d,ur, office. at 4 compensation OF
N4oo When the position was first OF
Tered to him he refused to accept the in
creased pay. because an old soldier, Ma
ror w. II. Brierley, who held the posi-
ton, would be reduced to Mr.. DarneilleS
I'D position. Major Brierley had large
family tu support, and the decreased sal
ary would have meant prlvatlon- The
District Commissioners, upon MIR. Oar
uclllcs earnest request, allowed the vet
cram To remain. This arrangement con-
mugd until Mr.. Brierley's death in 1890,
when Mr. Darneille was substantially
recognized and given the position and
pay which he had formerly refused. n
Year later he was again promoted to full
an5urslug officer. his compensation be
my $500. Now he has been made an
assessor at salary of $500, a position
Telmrlng intelligence and great tact. He
Is q product of our public schools and
also a graduate of Columbian Univer-
Sly Law School Mr.. Darneille is well
qualified to gauge public opinion He
-T-or>c- the idea of amalgamating the
noaTd ul Trade and the Business Mems
ASSOCIATION. He believes that it would
give added impetus to needed legislation
as a result Of united action. He doesn't
believe in the suggestion of a single Dis
.'U Commissioner. The question of
-A-Ag the responsibility of any action of
Tie commissioners is not a difficult prob
tM sand Mr.. Darneille, If those in
crested will make the effort"
though called upon to draw up per-
,ol-, tax bill, he is opposed to the per
r>'lt TAX IN the District. as it would
ol4T most heavily upon the poor man,
--4 permit the rich TO escape, by devious
taHS the prOportionate share of the
.I-'ueh OF taxation. His sympathies are
s@ays with the unfortunate, and his
s'AeIoSIIy to the needy and his consider
The colored American., 1902-05-03
Mayor Lows istake.
Continued from fourth page.

an IN the most trying hours. So prear
was the interest In the colored schools
OF tins city that the common council.
May 10th, 1924, visited and made a most
gratifying report of their progress. Peo-
pie OF every faith and of every partv
seem ever to have shown a most friendly
interest IN our education. When we note
that we have steadily advanced, notwith-
standing the continual accretion to the
city 5 population and body polite, of SO
many thousands from unfriendlv dis
trlcts, only shows the powerful and last
IN" influence of citizens of noble ma
lures, noble lives, imperishable, undying
everlasting.
THE HARVEST AWAITETH
Thirty-hve years ago | was among the
number who left these parts to establish
schools IL those parts of our country
where the public school was new to our
race To-day, and long since those
very parts are sending to us teachers,
occupying the highest places within the
gift OF the State. Teachers of our own
race IN over-abundance may be had
there, and 1t IS only a pity indeed the
Federal government has not employed
them IN lnStruCtlng the dark races of our
newly acquired islands, affording them
that employment abroad that is denied
to SO many at home, besides affording
quicker method and more lasting results
in making American citizens, in full
sympathy with American institutions.
The growing intercourse between
America and the older countries of Eu-
rope as we'll as with the still older
countries of Asia; the addition to our
own possessions of islands teeming with
dark-skinned races, cannot but help in
t1uence American opinion in our behalf;
and this, the great center of foreign in
terCOurse, must bring to us here first
of all our race in America, as already in
our public schools, evidences of advance
ment.
You who honor me by your presence
are the successors and direct represent
ativeS of the power that has made all
these things possible; that has made it
possible for your several representatives
in the school board to accomplish SO
much. Your accomplishments in the
line of your profession, covering all the
years since the first School for children
of African descent" was established in
1874, and the gratifying progress made
by both pupils and teachers, has won for
the race credit for ability, that a fair
minded community has recognized by
your advancement, and 1t is gratifying to
me indeed to render unto Caesar the
things that are Caesars"
The colored American., 1902-05-03

4 figure upon whom the goddess of
.r---,- has smiled sweetly and approved
r.mrrausly. is Hopewell II. Darneille,
assessor of the District of Columbia We
arrrr with a sunny writer who sug-
a--,ri that his Christian name might
have been. with equal propriety and fit
rr,, Hopeful" for the cares of state
---r lightly upon his broad shoulders
and the vcNations that attend all public
.~ private responsibilities produce no
visible effect upon his good nature.
Hi, success is not due to luck. 1t has
not been reached by a single tlight-but
step Iy step he has climbed upward,
cinching each round by the conscicn-
cn.ious performance of the duty that
The colored American., 1902-05-03
The KEYSTONE PARK

The Keystone Park. Suitland, Md, will be open
and ready for business June Ist. comnodious
mouse with large and improved premises, plenty
OF 1resh water with garden and chickens where
number oil select couples people can be ac-
commodated. Everything Is strictly 6rstclass.
Inc Route RD Cars run to the new Pennsylvania
ave-, bridge and for those who drive follow the
stIaIghi road and watch the signs Privats partie.
Will be met at the bridge conyeyances. For those
who desire to spend the heated term arrangements
Will pc u-ade Tor tips morning and evening
For further information apply at A4a 1st st ~
The colored American., 1902-05-03

SAYS Editor A. P. Hood in the Mound
Bayou (Miss.) Demonstration:
I'VE cannot see the controversy be-
tween the distinguished editors of the
CoLoRED AMERICAN and the Dallas Ex-
press in anv other light than as an un-
fortunate affair. Pity, truly, that such
a quarrel could have arisen between
these two editors, both of whom have
won such signal distinction in the field
of journalism"
1t takes two to make quarrel. You
will observe that the CoLoRED AMERICAN
is not insisting upon having the last
word.
The colored American., 1902-05-03
An Unique Trade Dollar.

Atunique trade dollar containing a daSparotvna
picture OF lady wearing a sailor hat IL was
given b. mistake to a Pullman porter going from
Jersey CITY to Philadelphia IN 1886 or 1887 After
this date reward of 81 90 was offered for II Tha
same can be had by addressing M care The
CoIored american, ashinRton. D. C.
The colored American., 1902-05-03

WANTED-A gentleman in the danor,,.
desires room and board in a first cIas. -r;u
family s willing to pay first rate for a ma-I;Ls
place Address care this ofica -o"e- -IAe
The colored American., 1902-05-03
COTTAGES FOR SALE

Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Strea, -
tween ashington and La Payette Srreet. Ds
ty ssly oes. iocAhy, newy painted and papered an
the fatest improvements on easy terms For te.L as
particulars address j. Harry Hughes Cane NJ
The colored American., 1902-05-03
WANTED POsITIes

Arespectable young widow who is industrious
and willing to work desires a posi- ion as hsInsr
or maid Call at zz8 Mass. Ave, N E
The colored American., 1902-05-03
Wanted Rooms.

hyou have spare room that you would Ike -
Colored American. A"e
The colored American., 1902-05-03

terms are reasonable, and all her scholars who
have graduated from her school are making a suc-
dress makers
She has the only school of ITS kind in ,ha ia,
The improved French drafting machine is the
most wonderful achievement of Mathematical skill
TOT cutting ladies and children's garments IL ia
not difficult TO learn, as il does moi reon;rs as
complicated figuring ~
Special lessons given in the Art OF Ladies' Tail
orinE. also in blending colors. Young men are
taught Ladies' Tailoring at this school =
-, lass Tor young men from 2-3o to $50 m
thursday 9 30 TO 80 m Saturdays,
For information call at the school.
Persons desiring to learn the art of making alter
ing and triminR hats taught the same while
is paid for independent of dress making Mrs Nj
Onderdown of CINCINNATI. who is a graduate Of
armour Institute OF hicago, will instruct in this
branch OF the work $3.50
MRS. L. r CLARKE,
princinaI
The colored American., 1902-05-03
A NAN OF The PEOPLE. .

pow Popewell b. Darn ellie At
tained Power and Place
Faithful to Every Trust and
Generous to the Unfortunate
The colored American., 1902-05-03

FOR RRNr-Three unfuruished rooms with usa
Street, Northwest. '' -|oA
The colored American., 1902-05-03
WHEN LEARNING
LEARN THE BEST.
Dress Ma king School

MRS. L. r. Clark. principal OF tn.
LIVINGSTON School of Dress Making, a
No 1889 w Street Northwest Wssh
ineton. has fne school. and we advise
all those who wish to learn this valuable
trade to 60 to her school She is a fne
The colored American., 1902-05-03
Lost Relative

" NIED-To know the whereabouts Of
David alkeF who is sailor by occupation and
lives or did IN Boston. ass, up until q few years
ago de was an ctive Mason and beH nged TO ths
Blue Lodge Nc. or S. Ths colored Masons in
Boston VII please make inquiries Information
washington. d. c. will be gratefully received
The colored American., 1902-05-03

times: Evidently those authors cannot
be said to have talked too much"
FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS.
Chicago, Ill.
The colored American., 1902-05-03
| AIDES

troubles constipation. irregularities &c. 80
medal awarded for the science of obstetr;., 80
University OF Munich; Bavaria Separats ,onoIo aaom
toL Laoies oeIoLs and during confinement. Inssn,s
adoptsd Strictly private MRS M P1 Nxn.1nIs
Once Hours; 10 A to P NJ. 4oa SiT,h S..ss Mex
northwest. Washington, D. c. A'n SIess-