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The colored American., 1902-07-26

The Capital City may well be proud of
this grand race advocate-Home Meas,
AierdndriG, IA.
ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE MOVE.
The supplement to THE CMoRED
AMERICAN in the way of beautiful en-
CRAVING of the distinguished Booker T.
Washington is another progressive move
IN Negro journalism.-ArkaHsas Abbre-
ciGtOr.
NEVERTHELESS AND NOTWITH-
STANDING.
The Negro press may criticise Editor
Cooper OF The CoIoRED AMERIcAN. but
The colored American., 1902-07-26

he publishes the news and edits one ~
the best papers that comes out oI 'ii'
Capital City-Kentncky Reporter.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22
BLAZE AT CLAREM0RE.
United States Commissioners Office
Destroyed with all its Records.

A fire which started early yes
terday morning in the building of
Pat Foley Mercantile Co. at Clare
more, totally destroyed the build
ing and stock Of the firm before
the flames could be controlled.
In the same building was the
Office of United States Commits
sioner Jennings, which was entire
Iy consumed together with all the
records.
The loss of the Foley Mercantile
Co. is estimated at s17, 900 with
s11 900 insurance.
The commissioners Office was on
the second floor of the building
and had been used for a meeting
of the commercial club the night
before. A fire was left burning in
the stove, from which it is sup
posed in some way. the room be-
ca ame ignited
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22
FIRE FIGHTERS
Are Enthusiastic over Arrival OF
Their "Machine."

The new fire engine ia all Of its
FURNISHED glory, is safely housed to-
day in its temporary quarters in
Raine's livery barn.
Tue machine" is e beautiful ex-
ample OF mechanical ingenuity, and
has an efficient appearance. The
flre laddies are very much pleased,
with its appearance, and are looking
forward TO the first run" to "try
her out" A meeting OF the fire de-
pArtment has been called by Chief
Ridenhour for Monday night, when
the time for division drills will be
announced. Mr.. Hutchings, repre-
sentative OF the company from whom
the engine was purchased. will re-
main here to instruct the company in
handling the engine until they be-
come proficient.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22
OUTLAWS KILLED.
Suspected Murderers of Oklahoma
She riffs Slain by Officers.

A fight occurred yesterday be
tween Oklahoma officers and the
band of outlaws that killed
Sheriffs Smith and Beck at Ana
darko, a month ago. AS result
one of the outlaws, Walter Swof
ford is dead and Deputy Sheriff
w. A. Jones of Asher, o. r., is
seriously wounded. The snow en- i.
abled posse under Sheriff Miner
of Shawnee. o. t.. tc trail the
outlaws TO an isolated house south
of Wewoka. As the posse APP
preached the outlaws, three in
number, came from the house and
opened fire on the officers The fire
was returned and for several min
utes the battle waged Deputy
Jones was shot by Swofford. who
bad opened the fight. When Jones
fell the officers turned their atten
tion to Swoiford. and he was
pierced by several bullets, and
killed instantly. After the battle
had continued several minutes
longer the other two outlaws, Sam
Casey and Bill Watson. surrend.
cred. Watson is said To be fugi
tive from Kentucky on a murder
charge. Offers Of $1,000 of rewards
for the capture of the three men
were outstanding.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22
OBJECTIONS RAISED
To the Clause Instructing Mem
bers to Confer With the
Proper Authorities for the
Passage of the Act
"Without Amend.
ment-

The allotment bill. which after
being sidetracked for several
weeks in the offices of Indian In
spector j. George Wright
and the Dawes commission. was
reported safely arrived in Wash
ington, has encountered another
obstruction on its rocky road in
the interior department.
The bill providing for delega
ton to Washington is the new OBJ
struction, or at least one clause of
il is.
Remembering the mineral clause
which was injected in the treaty,
which was defeated last year, the
national lcouncil inserted in the
bill providing for the sending of
delegation to Washington a
clause instrucling the delegation
10 stand for the passage of the
present bill without amend
ment."
This clause did not meet with
the approval of the department
officials, and as a consequence both
measures have been held up,
pending a correction of the dele
CATION bill.
Chief Burlington will bring She
matter before the council, during
the extra session, which has been
called for March 4th.
1t has been intimsted by the de-
partment officials that if the OBJ
noxious clause is removed, the
delegation will be received and
the proposed treaty taken under
consideration.
The department insists that the
delegation be sent to confer with
the proper authorities uninstruct-
ed.
1t is anticipated by the chief
that the clause carrying the in
struc,ion will be stricken out by
the council, and the delegation al
lowed to proceed to Washington,
as directed by the department.
The delay in sending the dele
cation will in no way retard action
on the treaty measure, as the
troubles OF the Choctaws, Chicka-
saws and Creekssre scheduled for
hearing before the Cherokee allot-
ment bill will be taken up.
No change will be made in the
personnel of the delegation, the de-
partment especially approving of
the sending Of representatives OF
the Iullblood element.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22
CITIZENSHIP CASES.
Dates tor Hearings Set by Dawes
Commission.

speclal 10 Daily Chleftain.
Muskogee, |. T., Feb. 20, 1902.
The following Cherokee doubt
ful cases have been set for hearing
MARCH 20, 1902.
May Still ct al
Wiley Burton McElhanev ct al
Rhoda A Sanders.
Robert l. Bracket.
Jesse ID Ham.
Liddie S Thompson.
Charles Tehee ct al.
Manuel Spencer ct al.
Martha Miller ct al.
Benjamin + Palmour ct al.
Virginia S DeLozier.
BeDjami II Hubert;
Rosa Miller ct al.
Martha Tidwell.
James Brown.
Susan A 4 Foreman ct al.
Emma Catron ct al.
Ella Hail.
Harnage Bacon ct al.
David 4 Whitaker.
Zada Drew.
Mamie Rogers.
Joseph 5 Craig.
Julia Z Setser.
Johnsana d McKelvy ct al.
Silas ID Payne.
Richard NJ Locker et al.
Arthur Blair ct al.
Andrew Willis ct al.
Hugh NJ Hays ct al.
Don Atkins.
Margaret A Stewart ct al.
Henry Webster.
Callie Ridge ct al.
John L Carter.
Alive Henson.
Carrie A Collins.
Lizzie Rodgers ct al.
Why write, You can now talk TO
Salena, Joplin. Columbus, Baxter
springs and Weir City. over the tele-
phone. II
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22
Bill for Territory Court.

Representative Densmore, of
Arkansas. has introduced a bill
in congress providing for the es-
tablishment Of a court OF common
pleas in the Indian territory.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22

The house has passed the In
dian appropriation bill,practically
in its original form. But a few
unimportant amendments were
attached to it before passage.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-22

Winter coughs are apt TO result in
consumption II neglected. They can
be soon broken up BY using Foley's
honey and tar, Peoples drug store.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
FUNERAL OF GEORGR R. TOWNSEND
Services Conducted 10 his late Home by
tho Rev. DR.. Ming

Many friends assembled IN the home
of the late George II. Townsend. the
well-known real estate broker, No. 5i2
West Eleventh street. this morning at II
o'clock to pay their last tribute to him.
Funeral services wcgc conducted by the
Rev. William Writ King, d. d., OF
Grace NJ. h. Church. The pallbcarers
were: Thomas A. Sharpe Carroll Grif-
nth, Robert w Smith, Frank Corbit.
Dr. W. T.. Dcrrickson and james y.
Oberly.
The Hon. Charles B. Lore, Hon. vii
liam G. Spruance. George W. Miller. of
Philadelphia; William III. Alexander.
Joshua Conner. John T.. Almond. George
W. Dorsey. Harry Emmons. and
William beadcnkopf. were the honorary
pallbearers. lnterment was made in
Wilmington aud Brandywine Cemetery.
Chief Justice Lore, In a few words.
paid tribute 10 the dead man. his
friend since boyhood. A quartet com
posed OF Frank Mason, James V. Har-
bert Miss Katharine Garrett and Miss
Mabel Winner. sang Lead. Kindly
Light" and Rock of Ages"
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
THIS COMPANY DENIED
USE OF THE MAILS

Recent orders from the postonicc De
partment in Washington deny the use of
the mails To- The Mutual Fidelity Conn
pany, of Norfolk, Va. with offices In this
city. The plan on which the business Of
the concern is conducted Is similar in a
great many respects totheworkings of the
Iron Hall and the Government objects ON
the ground that bigger dividends have
been paid 10y the concern than IFS husi-
ness will permit. The company alleges
that masmuch as the Government has no
idea of the lapscs in the business that It
cannot allege fraud.
According 10 the contracts made by
persons joining the company. the member
has to pay in s. a month for forty months
and in return gets s per cent upon
money paid in and a share of the divi-
dcnds If there are any arising from profit
able investments and lapscs. There are
no assessments and Hat dues of s. n
month is all that Is charged The
local Office of the Mutual Fidelity Com.
pany is in the second story of the build.
ing at the southwest corner of Tenth and
Market streets. G. Il. Starr is the local
representative.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
WORLDS FAIR WILL
NOT BIZ POSTPONED

Washington, Jan 1s.-Ex-Governor
Francis last night made the following
statement regarding reports that the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition would
be postponed from 1903 to 1904:
81 was much surprised to learn that
that a statement had been printed TO
the effect that 7 had virtually admit
ted that the fair would be postponed
from 1903 to 1904. have never advo-
Gated nor contemplated such action.
On behalf OF the local company, de-
sire to say that it can be ready for
the exposition in 1903, and will be
ready"
st. Louis. Jan. 1S.-''Resolved, That
under the act of congress and under
every plan of the board of directors
and executive committee, the exposi-
tion will open and close in the year
1903"
This resolution was unanimously
adopted at a meeting Of the executive
committee of the exposition company
yesterday afternoon, to set at rest
statements coming from Washington
to the effect that the worlds fair
might have to be postponed from 1903
to 1904.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
KITCHENER DENIES THAT
ARMY AAS BEEN CRUEL
Offered 70 Leave Families Of Fight
ing Beers on Farms
BOtha Refused, Saying He Was Entitled
to Force Every Man 10 Join the
Army

London. Jan. 1s.-A blue book is
sued yesterday on the subject Of the
concentration camps in South Africa
contains further detailed explanations
from Lord Miner. the British high
commissioner. and Lord Kitchener, as
to the causes of the excessive death
rate In the camps, and refutations of
the charges of cruelty.
Lord Kitchener emphatically denies
Commandant Schalkburger's allega-
tions of forcible removal and exposure
OF pregnant women and of rough and
cruel treatment of women and chill
dren, and says: 81 offered Botha to
leave the families and relatives Of
fighting burghers in undisturbed pos
session of their farms if Botha would
agree to spare the farms of the fami-
lies of surrendered burghers. Botha
emphatically refused. saying: 1 am
entitled to force every man TO join,
and If they do not join to conflscate
their property and leave their families
on the veldt'"
The blue book gives statistics for
the month of December last, when
there were 117,0t7 inmates of the
camps. and 1850 deaths. of which
number 1.767 were children.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Active As.oelailon,s Bail

The Reliance Active Association in
Turn Hall last night held its first annual
reception. Alherts orchestra furnished
music. and City Council, the fire chiefs
and each lire company were given toasts
in turn. Those in charge were Charles
l.. O'Brien. chairman; Dennis A. Carr,
secretary; A. J. Cross, treasurer, VIII
liam Murphy. master OF ceremonies; Ed
ward Parsons, floor manager; Daniel
Reagan, first assistant; Sheridan Mason,
second assistant; James King, third as
sistaut. and James Buckley, chairman
Committee of Arrangements.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
May REBUILD
OLD MILL Dam
Water Board and Park Com
miSOiOnerS TO Confer
TO PROTECT PARK PROPERTY
Engineer LeiScH Will Make Survey and
Stake Out Inc New Water
Breast

Instead Of being at variance upon
the question of an extra dam to be
built In the Brandywine above Wash
lngton street, the Board OF Park Com
missioners and the Water Department
are agreed talat there should be a new
dam. There is difference of opin-
ion. however, as 10 where the dam shall
be built Members Of the Park Board
object to IL being placed below WASH
ington street bridge, because. In time
OF froshet the water probably would
flood a part of the Wilmington and
Blundywine Cemetery. When seen this
morning. Samuel II. Baynard, a mem
ber of the Park Commission, said on
the subject:
1T IS our object 60 have the dam at
a place where Il will not food those
park grounds that are used for pionic
purposes"
Does the Park Board object to the
building of a new DAMP"
mo. Il docs not; but wd want ID
preserve the park property, and hhd
Water Department feels tho same way"
where will the new dam likely be
lOcated?"
1T probably will be placed at the
1901 OF JdchHon Silttti Wntfe unc olu
Barley Mill dam was. We probably
will investigate early next week. Engi-
neer Leisen will stake the height of
the new dam"
The Water Commissioners are OF the
opinion that the building of new
dam will give the city a larger supply
Of water for home consumption They
do not think their plans would cause
damage to any part Of the park, as the
Park Commissioners believe, but, to
the contrary think that large body
Of water below the present third dam
would add to the beauty OF the park.
They have only the best interests Of
the city in view in desiring TO build
tho dam. and believe that the people
will realize this when the dam Us in
position.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
EARTHQUAKE
KILLED 300
Terrible Fatality Attended
Shock in Mexican Town
MANY HOUSES ARE IN RUINS
Stone Roof Of Parish Church at Chill
pancingO Fell In, Killing SeV-
eral Persons

Mexico City, Jan. 1S.-One Of the
most terrible cstastrophes ever re-
rorded in the state of Guerrero is re-
ported to have occurred late Thursday
afternoon, when an extremely violent
earthquake shock was felt at Chilpan-
cingo, causing a great loss of life and
in1uring many persons. Details from
the stricken district are very meagre,
but reports received here indicate
that probably 300 persons were killed
and as many more injured. II is
known that the state capitol, the par
ish church and many business houses
and residences are in ruins, and there
Is much suffering as a result of the
awful seismic disturbance. One of
the edihces that suffered most was
the Federal Telegraph office, which
explains the scarcity of news that has
reached this city.
The number OF deaths was greater
in the parish church than in any single
place. as n crowd Of worshippers
we're gathered there for the afternoon
service. The solid masonry-walled
roof came topping down on the wor-
shippers. as if it had been wrenched
from it's bearings by a thousand
strong hands. Several people were
killed there.
The war department has ordered
the troops in the neighborhood to CO.
operate in the work of rescue. Until
this work is completed it will be inn
possible TO learn accurately the num-
Der of victims. It is believed, how
ever. that this is one of the most de-
Btructive shocks that has occurred in
Mexico. The greater part of the pco-
pie of Chilpancingo are now camping
out under trees around the town,
which is FIVE days journey from the
national capital.
Earthquake shocks we're felt in
many other cities and towns. In Mex
ico City the earthquake took place at
315 Thursday afternoon and was of
such violence as to shake the most
substantial buildings. The Pan
American conference was in session
at the time and many of the delegates
were greatly alarmed. The first
movement was very sharp. It was
followed by an easier movement
north-northeast to southwest. The
duration was 55 seconds. The dam
age in the city was only slight.
The state of Guerrero has always
been the focus of earthquakes. Re
ports received here state that the
shock was very severe at Chilapa No
casualties are SO far reported from
there.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
DULL IN BUILDING CIRCLES
But CITY Contractors Expect Lively
Spring Trade

Building has been exceedingly dull
during the week just closing Inspoc-
tor Cassidy reports having issued but
two permits. and one of these was for
alterations to dwelling.
John t. Healy. one of the city con-
tractors, said this morning that, al
though The week had been a duh one.
he did not think SUCH condition OF
The trade would continue. In fact, he
expects a brisk spring trade One Of
the big transactions will be the build
ing of twenty-four dwellings in the
northwestern part of the city
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEETS
AdOp Bylaws and Decides to Give an
Entertainment

The regular meeting of the High
School Athletic Association was held
afternoon. The president
Christy Connor, presided. The by
laws We're discussed and revised. The
association decided TO give an enter
tainment with a minstrel SHOW in the
Club building some time
during February, the use of the assem-
bly, room at the High School having
been refused by the Moard of Educa-
ton. The date of the entertainment
will be announced later.
Josiah Marvel was present, and
gave an interesting talk. A special
meeting of the association viii be held
next Monday afternoon to complete the
revision OF the bylaws.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
TESTED NEW GUN SHIELDS
We're Fired On by Three-iHch GuOs With
out Effect

Bethlehem. Pa, Jan. 1S.-The Beth
lehem Steel company's new gun shields
were tested yesterday at the proving
grounds, near here, in the presence
of General Miles and officers OF the
bureau of ordinance and fortifications
of the war department. The shields
were subjected to severe tests and
scored a splendid success. There were
two shields of Kruppized armor, three
inches thick. and they were fred on by
three-inch guns half a dozen times
without effect. A five-inch gun. how
ever. sent a 50-pound projectile clear
through one. General Miles expressed
the hope that the government will
adopt the new shields.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Girl Dead and Driver Wounded.

Coffeen. H.. Jan. 1S-A horse and
buggy stopped in front of livery
barn here on Thursday night without
driver Investigation showed that
the buggy contained the dead body of
Miss Gertrude Clifford, aged 20 years.
who lived near Donnellson. and Fred
Brockman, aged 20 years. unconscious
and almost dead. He was restored to
consciousness and put under arrest.
The girls death was caused by bull
let wound through the temple. Brock
man had two bullet wounds in the
head. It is doubtful whether he will
live.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Mr. Riehardson Named as Presldenl

Stockholders of The Eastern Shore Tcle-
graph and Telephone Company al Ridge
ly. Md. yesterday elected Harry A..
Richardson, of Dover. president. Thomas
l.. Day. of Ridgely, vice president Fred.
II. Owens, Of Denton, secretary: DUPONT
Walker. of Dover treasurer. These Of
fcers and William II Baker. of Dover.
Wilbur W. Hubbard Of ChestertoWn,
William J Price. Jr.. Of Centreville. the
Hon. William Richardson Martin, Of
Easton. and George W. Woolford. of
Cambridge. compose the newly-clccted
board of directors.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
WILL TEST BARBER Law
Richards Will Fight the Union in
C0urt

For the purpose of contesting the legal
ity Of the new barber law passed by the
last session of the General Assembly. the
case of the BARRIERS Union vs.. George IL.
Richards, has been carried to the Super
ior Court and probably will be heard dur
ing the February term.
The charge against Mr.. Richards IS
that Of failing 70 pay the s. license Zee.
There was . preliminary hearing before
Magistrate Fricketr. Marvel e. Marvel
represented Mr.. Richards.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Old tIenrv Erame nead

After an illness of several weeks
Henry Frame one of the oldest and
best-knOwn colored men In this city,
died in his late home, No. S13 Jeffer-
son street, yesterday. He was 65 years
old. and was born in Wilmington. For
fifty-four years Frame has been en-
ployed in the drug store now occupied
by y. James Belt
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Fire Damages a Root

A slight fire was discovered in the
home of J. r. Whelan, No. SS3 West
Sixth street, last night abott $50
O'Clock. Officer Palmer turned in the
alarm, which brought the district COM
panies The blaze was eXtinguished by
the Weccacoe chemical. The fire origi-
mated from a spark in the chimney.
and was confined between the ceiling
and roof Aside from the burning of a
large hole in the ceiling. no damage
was done
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Supper at Calvary Church

The Parish Guild of Calvary Episco-
pal Church. Third and Washington
streets, held an important meeting on
thursday evening, TO make arrange
ments for giving a parish supper, in
the Sunday school room OF
the church. on the evening OF
Thursday. February G. One Thou
sand tickets are out, and IL is ex-
pected that they will all be sold before
the night of the supper Those who
have charge of the affair are deter
mined to make It ono of the best
of the kind that has ever been
held in the parish.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
TO LAY OUT ROUTES
Agent PIummr will Arrive in New Castle
Monday

Special Agent plummer. OF the Post
office Department, was In New Castle
for a short time yesterday. He was on
his way to Washington from Hockes-
sin. aud will return on Monday TO
New Castle to lay out one or two rural
free delivery mail routes. In New
Castle there are several applicants for
the position of carriers. They are
Weldon Vining. Robert C.. Gordon,
william Pedrick. Rudolph Vallette and
Harry Appleby.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Temperance Women Meet

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
w G. r. u. yesterday afternoon, it WIS
decided TO celebrate the anniversary of
the birthday of Miss Frances =. Willard
on February T. and committee was
named to look after the arrangements. A
letter was read from Mrs. Caulk. the
State president. regarding a scientific de-
partment and suggestions for success
fully conducting such, and Miss Carrie
Hance WAS appointed superintendent Of
the dennrtment.
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Funeral Of Lawrsnce Ward

Many friends and members of Cru
saders' Castle, No 8. X G. f.. gathered
in the home of the late Lawrence v.
Ward, oldest son OF James W. Ward,
proprietor of the Georgetown Hosiery
Company. at No. l08 East Thirteenth
sreet. at 2 O'Clock this afternoon, TO
pay their last tribute to the deceased
Many sorrowing employees Of the
hosiery company also were present
Services were conducted by the Rev. w.
H.. S. Murray. Interment was private
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
Inoreass In capItaI stoek

A statement Of increase in the CAPT
tai stock Of the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company
from sl1 $50 to s19.sl9,S50 has been
filed with the Secretary Of State. The
new issue is 100000 shares with par
value of $50 per share. The State tax
is 81 200.
The Increase in capitalization was
ratified BY the stockholders OF the
company AZ their annual meeting here
on Monday last
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
DO Reonen Recketi Cafe

The cafe of the late c. J. II. Beckett,
lat Seventh and Shipley streets. will be
reopened on Monday by Harry Both
man, proprietor of the Clayton House,
Albert Bothman, day clerk in the Clay
ton House, will manage the new bust
ness. Arthur JoyenO a well-known
French chef has been employed by Mr
BOthman. -
Evening journal., 1902-01-18
weekIY Reporl Of AeaIlh oaieers

Secretary Cahill. of the Board Of
Health reports the work of the week
I'm the department as follows Thirty
one deaths as compared with 81 for
the corresponding period of last year;
10 births. as compared with for the
corresponding period Of 1901. and 8
marriages. the same as during the
third week in January. 1901.