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Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16
Peru,s HlstorY In 400 words.
81. Elisabeihs, d.

What is probably the shortest history on
record has recently been written by Senior
Carlos Escribans, a Peruvian gentleman.
1t Is only loo hundred words in length, and
was awarded a gold medal offered by the
Society OF the Founders of Independence
Lima, says the London NegOS for the best
history of Peru, composed within that num-
Der Of words. Here is the English transla.
tion: The Asiatic origin Of the primitive
Peruvians admitted, their rudimeulary civ
ilization ended with the appearance of
Nance Capac, founder of the Inca empire
His thirteen successors, continuing his
policy constituted that vast theocratic and
commuuisuc monarchy which astonished
the world. Conquered by Pizarro (rsg8), il
became a Spanish colony, whose fourteen
viceroys kept ii in medieval darkness, and
whose heavy yoke provoked the indepeud-
ence proclaimed by San Martin (IsaI),
cemenled by Bolivar and Sucre at Iunin
and Ayacucho. The republic established,
anarchy superveurd. Presidents rapidly
succeeded, until the disastrous war with
Chile, which. chastening minds, has pre-
pared the future"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16
The Llttle Girl Paid.

heard an interesting anecdote of Jacob
Grimm the other day. One Of his prettiest I
tales ends with the words whoever refuse =
to believe this story owes me a thaler."
One winter morning little Jewish cir l
rang the doorbell and asked the servant If
Herr Professor Jacob Grimm was at home.
When informed that he was not, she said
politelY
viii you please hand him this thaler
when he returns3"
The servant took the coin, glanced at il
curiousiy and inquired who sent it and what
IL was for.
II owe him the money myself, said the
little girl.
"Why2 What forf'
Because don't believe the story abon
the wolf"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16

Read The SUNDAY GLoBn,
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16

This tabulation is brief but thoroughly
convincing. The same condition prevails
at every post-ofice where ruralfreedelivery
has been established
Westminster, Md, aud Washington. Pa
are not included in this tabulaion of the
fifty offices, at which, it is stated the rural
service has been in operation for full two
years. In another part of Mr. Machen's
report, however, particular attention is in.
vited to these two counties, Carroll. Md
and Washington, Pa, for the reason evil
IDENTIFY, that the results achieved justify the
establishment and continuance Of the ser
vice The postmaster's salary at West
minister, Carroll county, was 81, 500 in 1899;
it is now g., 800; at Washington, Pa, s., 600;
now S2 600. This proves our statement that
the receipts at third class Offices having
rural service we're increased through the
sale of stamps by carriers,
Carroll county has forty-nine rural car.
riers. It is safe to state that each one re-
ceives the maximum salary, $500 per
annum--total, S24, 500,
There Is a method, and the only true one
to exhibit ruralfreedelivery in its true light
Carroll county it is stated, is now wholly
under rural service. Let the Post-ofice De-
OF the receipts and expenditures of the
postal service for the year next preceding
the commencement of rural service, and
compare il with the receipts and expendi-
lures for the fiscal year 1901. If the increase
in receipts is attributable to the new system
such a comparative statement would plainly
show it. II would also show the compara-
tive cost Of the service under the present
81.
statement of this kind, however il must not
be overlooked that the pOstmaster's salary
at Westminster has been increased $500
within the last three years one of the items
Of Machen's $500, 900 saving through the dis
continuance of fourth class post Offices
"Robbing Peter TO pay Paul"
In the discontinuance of small post offices
Mr.. Machen states that $500 600 has been
saved to the Government Where IS it1 Is
this true, or is it false2 The truth of this
statement can only be shown by the method
suggested for Carroll county. Congress is
entitled 10 the facts and figures in ruralfree-
delivery before il throws away another dol
lar on the service.
1t is doubtful if even one.half of the
farmers of the country are infatuated with
the service and consid sr II necessary and in
dispensable to their business and welfare
The postmasters at third class postofices
are in it head over heels, and il is from
this favored class that Mr.. Machen gets all
his gratifying information; they receive in
creased salaries; he gets in return large
chunks Of home. made taffy. "A native of
Toledo, OHIO, born in 1861; a man of great
executive ability" he is used to the taHy
business and can take frequent aud heroic
doses Of it, all at the expense OF Uncle
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16
New EngInes Needed
Editor Sunday Globe.

Editor Sunday GLOBE.
We would like little space in your col
umus to say we think the Southern Rail-
way had better suspend business until they
get supply of new engines on the road
from Washington to Bluemont. People
along that road want good service as well
as along other lines, and there they get the
blame for "kicking."
We would like for some Of the head men
Of the Southern Railway to be compelled to
put up with what some Of these people
have for some time past; the impatient
wives waiting supper for their husbands,
people compelled TO loaf lround the depots
only to BE- disappointed forhours.
Let some Of these men try Il for awhile
aud know we would soon have some new
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16

engines So many Of the commuters viii
be compelled to move back into the city
unless there is a change very soon and the
Southern win lose a great deal by that ac-
tion People get the name Of being chronic
"kiekers" but we have to keep jogging
them along or we don't know what would
be the consequence. We don't think much
Of old engines that would freeze up with
fire in them. and as we seid in the begin
ming they will haveto get a supply Of new
ones or lose large patronage. A. 7
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16

Lodge has been secured by the depart
meut chiefs and appointment clerks. Now
watch what he will do with that permanent
census bill
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16
BOLD BRIBERY
And Sweet Smelling Scandal
In the Post Office.
HEAVY VILLAIN BAKER DOWN

And Out and the Gang Triumphant
The Scandal Of the Ruralfreede-
livery Appointments by the Gang
and Bob Browns Pull--The Rake
or In Letter Carriers Uniforms
and the Provision in the Contract.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-02-16
PENSION FRAUDS
The Conspiracy to Rob the
Veteran, Widow and Minor.
AN ABLE EXPOSE

With Dates. Names, Facts and Cita-
tiOns which Clearly Establish the
COllpsion Of the Republican Con
gress and AdministrAti0n with Ex-
Commissary Clerk Evans TO NulIily
the Laws Enacted In Favor of PEN
sion Applicants.
The colored American., 1902-06-07

Mr. Fred. D, Freeman. the efficient
.,.rodian Of the sale ct mango of the
Hotel Gordon. this city, is perhaps the
,ro.r r, versatile Of the many highly cul-
..,r.d Young men for which this commit
o;iy ,5, is noted. His skill with pencil and
Ir5sh i',, +, attcsted by many little gems of
ort which adorn his cosy home. Water
rol5r WORK has also claimed a goodly
s5gr- of attention and has been prose-
..,r-f ,,, with great success. The delicate
and difficult art Of typography or wood
Irrning /, an accomplishment recently
grouirrd. the mastery of which is shown
nv several pieces OF beautiful Workman
ship -,
r9 les, successful, playing several in
.rrmcnt, with rare delicacy of touch
and showing that fine technique which
!, the peculiar mark of genius.
The cello has also been levied upon by
thi, student OF the arts and no moments
The colored American., 1902-06-07

are lost in the effort to master the
snngs and keys. through which such
grand and beautiful tones are sum
moned, to charm and delight the ear.
4 'aIuabIe lesson may be learned IN
this onnection. There are a great many
young folks of undOubted ability, who
are presumably so welded to their par
ncuIar art lfor which there may not
be a great demand) that they cannot di-
yorcc themselves a sufficient number of
hours per day to permit of their earning
decent living at some other work. The
consequence Is they suffer, their art Suf-
lerS and nothing Is accomplished. How
much more practical and praiseworthy it
Is Ior those who have talent. to work
along earnestly in some honorable bread
winning aNocatIOn, and, as this gentle
man does, with such pronounced Sue
cess, make their art an auxiliary accOmp-
l>lment which may some auspiciOuS
day. lay at their feet both fame and for
tuLe Mr. Freeman opens his second
season at the Hotel Matthewson, Mar
Fagansett Pier, about June IS, where as
formerly, fully one-hundred careful
!!y chosen walters will aid him in increas-
ing the splendid reputation of that al
ready famous house
He was indeed a sage who asked the
other day, as he mopped his fevered
brow at the gateway of Howard Univer-
Sly.
Alter graduation. then WHAT"
Here all of the vast army of bright
Young men and women who during these
weeks are listening to baccalaureate ser
mons and delivering learned theses
nave all of them taken a philosophical
survey of their inner consciousness and
asked themselves this question. VIII
'nley use the training certified to by their
diplomas as lever-a means TO an end
or will they rest upon their laurels and
expect the world TO shower bouquets OF
prosperity into their laps and fairies to
Shant sonneEs Of praise into their ears
The colored American., 1902-06-07

Mrs. Rose Parker, President William
Downs Woman's Relief Corps No. 4S,
also chaplain Northwestern Legion Of
Honor, writes from 2419 Central avenue,
Minneapolis, Mimi, as follows:
'"F0r several years suffered with
severe baCkaChe, and constant drag
ging pains. Some doctors gave 1t ono
name and some another, but none gave
relief Several of my friends urged
me TO try Peruna, SO was finally
persuaded 10 try ii and fhe first bottle
brought blessed relief 1 have used IL
off and on for three years. 1t keeps me
In excellent health"
DIR. Rachel A. Magaw, 67 W. Jeffersonl
street, Springfield, O., says: "Your Pc
runa is worth its weight in gold. feelI
Ikea new woman"
The coming Of what is known as the |
"new woman" in our country is not'
greeted by everyone as if she were 9
great blessing. But there is another
new woman whom every ybody is glad ts
see. Every day some invalid woman n
exclaiming, II have been made q new
woman by Or. Hartman's home treat
ment." 1t is only necessary to send
name, address, symptoms, duration of
sickness and treatmentalready received
to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o land direc-
tions for one months treatment will be
promptly forwarded. The medicines
can be obtained at the nearest drug
store.
"Health and Beauty" sent free to any
address by The Peruna Medicine Co.,
Columbus. Ohio.
The colored American., 1902-06-07

Will their education the better fit them
for the rugged mountain-side of our
strenuous life, or will their rose-hued
conception of their place in the national
economy become dispelled by disappoint-
ment, leaving them stranded upon the
shores of time? Will they labor at what
ever their hands find to do or will they
wait for some other Jason to bring a
golden fieece-resOlving to have the re-
alization of visions-or nothing Will
they wait for place or make one? Com
mencement days are happy days. Yet
the success that follows in their wake, as
a result of principles earnestly applied
is as the substance to the SAVIOR. The
sage, as he gazes outward upon the
world from the sweeping prospect upon
|, Howard Hill wisely asks:
After graduation-what?"
The colored American., 1902-06-07

with the kind information, 1--WE think
you can tlnd abundant opportunity for
1Se OF this money among the poor and
needy OF your race and we feel that we
would do them an injustice to accept it -
NO better rebuke could have been ad-
mustered to this ill-advised seeker after
1otoriety. Charity begins at home.
Representative Robert Adams talking
about consulships and necessary reforms
IN the service, speaks of Santos. Brazil.
he says, while it is the largest exporting
)oint for coffee in South America, it IS
| verltable death-trap, with yellow fever
prevalent much of the time. The United
states 'Vlce-ConSul was among the vic
inns CT the disease, and at times the
own has been decimated Santos will be
remembered as the consulship where one
Henry Clay Smith once held forth. and
had to be pried loose from by Secretary
Olney. during Cleveland's second admin
tstration. | daresay, however, that if the
Job becomes vacant there can be found
colOred immune who will risk a round
or two with the Santos yellow fever.
The colored American., 1902-06-07

ness but his own, and carping critics
should shut up.
Lettercarrier R. B. Peters and family
suffered the loss of their pet dog
Prince" few days ago If another ca
nine as lovable as Prince can be found
he will secure good home by communi-
eating with Mr. Peters, of Tenth street.
If lynching could be construed as JUS
tifable, the miScreants who are trying
their level best to besmirch the reputa-
ton of most useful minister a gentle
man of character and intellect, ought to
be made to feel the indignation of the
outraged community.
Bishop Turner ought to come up this
way and see if he cannot find philan-
shropist of his own hustling kind who
will duplicate the Peoples Tabernacle
he has erected in Atlanta. Let us have
IN auditorium seating 1000 people and
the prejudiced theater managers can go
i won't say where, in public.
The o'clock limit at the Second Bap-
tist L.yceum is a failure. The president
is not born who can 0ive a nleritorious
program of literature and music, pull
Off a profitable discussion, and finish
in good order by 5 o'clock for reasons
apparent to all who know Sunday Gus
toms here. Rev. w Bishop Johnson
has a fine organization, but he should
not permit his trustees (who seem to
have no sympathy with the work) to
choke the life out of it by nagging Pres
ident Lacy about closing before ample
time has been given. This litrary is the
church's contribution to the education of
its young people, and policy that dis
courages them would be regretted by
TIE CORNER
The colored American., 1902-06-07

How about Hon. John S. Durham for
that Philippine judgeship?
The colored American., 1902-06-07

Washington Negroes get before the
grand jury, but seldom on it.
The colored American., 1902-06-07


Job becomes vacant there can be found
4 colored immune who will risk round
or two with the Santos yellow fever.
OBSERVATIONS.
And what is so rare as a day in
June!'
How about Hon. John S. Durham for
that Philippine judgeship?
Washington Negroes get before the
grand jury, but seldom on it.
Friends who fear to stand by YOU in
the hour of trial are worse than none at
all.
The colored plutocrats wear real Pan
anna hats and sip mint juleps at the
MetrOpOle
Roscoe Simmons is putting a whole
lot of ginger into his weekly letter to the
Charleston CIV. Va.) Advocate.
When official loaves are few and
mOuths,are plentiful the hungriest man
is lucky to get even half-a-loaf.
Thomas Wallace Swami would prove
I strong vaudeville card in his unrival-
led impersOnation of Lord Chivis."
The energy with which the holders of
political jobs clutch the safety-gates
would put a grizzly pear to shame.
1t is amusing to listen to the four diff
ferent versions of the same occurrence
hat four expert witnesses will give.
Lincoln at Gettysburg and Roosevelt
at Arlington will be embalmed with the
enduring memories of this Republic.
A prominent young lady of Twenty
second street is said to be slated for mat
rimonial honors within the finest OF
days.
Recorder Dancy has enough for his
hands to keep him busy. He earns every
,ent of the $4,000 Uncle Sam passes over
o him per year.
Some one should inform a certain
District Judge that 1t is just as wrongful
o rape a woman or one color dS Ol dH-
nther. There is no color in crime.
Zoe Cans is the worlds champion
lightweight, after ten years OF effort.
Baltimore's thousands did the proper
hing in honoring him for his prowess.
The Man-on-the- Corner is still op
posed to Sunday funerals, the collection
able parade, and late card-playing and
,boozing'' in good time" houses that
.laim rcspectabillty.
The Man-on-t -theCorner is very we'll
,atisfed to have Washington City,S Ius-
'legee known as the Armstrong Manual
Training School in honor OF the great
founder of Hampton Institute.
The electors who chose the last batch
Nf1f nv
The colored American., 1902-06-07

Friends who fear to stand by you in
the hour of trial are worse than none at
ALL
The colored American., 1902-06-07
OBSERVATIONS.

And what is SO rare as a day in
June!'
The colored American., 1902-06-07

The colored plutocrats wear real PAN
anna hats and sip mint juleps at the
MetropOle
The colored American., 1902-06-07

An enterprising young Kentuckian
who lacks one year of finishing in medi-
cine at Howard University, in the de
partment where DR.. F. J. Shadd gener-
ates so much sunshine-is Louis c. P.
Todd. He came on from Frankfort
three years ago. He did not walk the
streets of idleness, nor haunt the govern
ment offices. but went to work-doing
anything, everything-but he warked
with a will, keeping his eye steadily upon
one definite object. He was determined
to-ht himself for the practice of medi-
cine. and no sacrifice of so-called digni-
ty or evanescent pleasure was accounted
too great that helped him onward. A
neat piece of luck came to him a few
days ago in the shape of an appointment
to a snug berth in the Treasury Depart
ment He was assigned to the internal
revenue service of which Col. John w
HerkeS, also a Kentuckian, is commits
siOner Be it said to Mr.. Todd's credit
and high intelligence, that upon the COM
. pletiOn of his course at Howard Medical
School, he intends to take an early train
, for Frankfort and hang out his shingle,
! inviting the lame, the halt and the blind
as we'll as Others-to come and be
| healed.
The colored American., 1902-06-07

ed me last week on Seventh street and
in Sepulchral tones, told me that he had
lust been notified by Director Merriam
that the twelfth census would in future
try to struggle along without his more
or less valuable assistance. In short, he
had been fired. After cOnfessing that he
was a little shy on cash. he anxiOusly
inquired if | had any idea where he
could catch onto jOb--he had to accept
any old thing to keep the wolf from
the door.
Certainly" said l, eager to oblige
friend.
| took him over and recommended him
to an asphalt contractor as most capa
BILE man.
For some reason that | cannot fathom,
The young man who wanted TO work,
does not speak to me any more.
Speaking of Director Merriam how
ever, reminds me that there was a fire
A few days ago at his home in Sixteenth
street. The Director is said to have done
exceedingly we'll as fireman on this oc
casion, but was unable TO lower the rec
ord he has made on the firing" line
down at the Census Office.
I see that the Mckee will has been
settled out of court by a compromise
hat has in it some elements of fairness.
This saves much expensive litigation
md the innumerable delays that seem es-
sntial to actions at law. The matter is
4 closed incident, except so far as it may
,oint a moral or adorn tale. but | am
eminded of the following episode that
occurred some years ago: A wOuld-be
smart" Negro of Boston, after listening
o the appeal of a white church for con-
ributions to pay large dept, deposited
4 check for several hundred dollars in
he collection basket, expecting, proba-
by. to see his great caper mentioned
with double-column "scare" headlines in
he morning papers. Instead the morn
ing's mail brought him back his ebses
The colored American., 1902-06-07

IF Governor White, of West Virginia,
chose to play base ball on team which
included so worthy an Afro-American
as "Phjf' Waters, it was nobodys busi-
The colored American., 1902-06-07

ness but his own, and carping critics
should shut up.
The colored American., 1902-06-07

Roscoe Simmons is putting whole
lot of ginger into his weekly letter to the
Charleston CIV. Va.) Advocate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

General Alexis Nord. commanding the army
Of the provisional government who peiore
retreatins. entirely burned nc sewn;; os -.
snd 81. raphael The army OF General
Jnneau rofitiEues 10 advance and more
fishtlng Is Imminent at g. Raphael
sf'nc ENrrninirt cruiser Crete Hierrot has
- 1aa ,,crs tyoous near Cape Haytian 10
r "i, Inc army 81 General Albert sal
nave which, 1t " believed. VIII await the
arrival OF the troops u Geuera Juneau Pc
fore attacking Cape Hayush e..z ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

10 secure an equitable freight rate Of West
ern points. the claim being that there was
unjust discrimination Ia freight rates in
favor OF Norfolk and other distributing
points IN Virginia. The decision OF the I'm
terstate commerce commission was IN favor
Of the complainants. but II Is alleged by
the commission that the order has been
roads and It now invokes the aid OF the
Federal court to carry Its order into effect.
The defendants arc cited By the bill 10
equity 70 tie their answer on or before
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
rh. enm-carho company.

The Gum-C Carlo company, the plant for
which Is TO be located in Houston, was
represented In the city on Saturday by Tom
C. swope. F. y. True and H. D. Humpnrey'
who came over from Beaumont Tor the pur-
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Mrs. Rafferty,.

Mr.. George Rafferty,, of the Central fire
station, yesterday received word of the
death OF his mother at Leavenworth. Kan,
Mrs. Rafferty, formerly resided In Houston.
but returned 10 Kansas last spring on ac'
count Of Ill health
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
TO ENFORCE AN ORDER.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
Filed a Bill

Wilmington, n. c., August 18.-ln the
United States district court here today
equity, the purpose Of which Is 70 enforce
IN order recently made BY the interstate
commerce commission IN nm action brought
By tho Wilmington Thrift association
against the Cincinnati, Portsmouth, and Viz
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

eleven inches. also wild bananas and other
frrit growing upon his land there. They
cnn be seen at his residence, corner Cleye-
land street and Harrisburg ROAD OAK
I
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ANOTHER FlaMlNIsT VICTORY.

Government Troops at ST. Michael
Routed After Two Days Fighting.
Cape Haytian, August 1e,-General Jean
Juneau in command Of the Firnluist
troops In the department of Artinonite. at
tackled St Michael on Thursday. After
two days hgntlpg he routed the troops Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

nose OF selecting a site II Is understood
that ouick action was decided upon and
that the works Will be rushed to compile
ton with all possible rapidity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

Choice o. all BOYS Linen Caps, Tam O'Shanter,
Elton or Golf styles. soc values Tor 2Sc fE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

September 20, 1902, and 10 appear beforl
the court for further orders on October q.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

complete line of sample Belts purchased from
The firm that makes the finest belts in America,
selling at less than half value =. 81 and $50
Belts. 75c; 81 Belts for soc, and Or
soc Belts for ...........' %VS
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! va ne "a. above it would appear that

(sp.,,, "s'urned from Mexico.
f nom ~ barrett returned this morn
r. Of Alco' bringing with him speci-
grass measuring nine feet
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Youths Long Toustr made mems CT
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