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The colored American., 1902-11-15
MEMORIAL BELL FOR AUTHOR
Maine Pastor Who Wrote Memorable e
Lines Remembered in a
Uniqne Manner.

''To live in hearts we leave behind is
not TO die" said the poet most truly.
1t is an Immortality which comes in
larger measure TO but a chosen few
One of these lives in the heart of every
school boy who has declaimed from the
rostrum on Friday afternoon the stir
ring words of "Spartacus."
He may not know whose brain IA
thered the lines he is making embryOt-
ic oratory out of, but the author lives
on, nevertheless. The late Rev. Elijah
Kellogg, for so years pastor of the Con-
gregatiOnal church in Hauswell, Me,
was the writer of those oft spoken
verses, says the New York Herald.
In recognition of his writings, as
well as his long pastorate, a memorial
bell to his memory has been recently
hung in the belfry of the house of wor-
ship whose pulpit he filled so long with
his kindly presence. His ministry ex-
tended over a wide field in the pas
torate along the shore of Casco Bay,
and many out on the deep. as we'll as
those safe in the harbOr of refuge, will
hear the far sounding deep tones of
the new bell and glow with remem-'
brance of good man gone to we'll
earned rest from his labors.
The colored American., 1902-11-15

prieye him. There were two factions in
the community, one believing him
guilty. and the other considering him
innocent. The latter talked of rescue,
but it was all talk.
The scaffoId was not inclosed and
when young PuTdy ascended the gal
lows ne walked erect and fearless. He
denied his guilt, and all who saw him
were compelled to admit his bearing
was that Of an innocent man. The
black cap was pulled over his face, the
sheriff pulled a lever, and the next we
saw was man getting up from the
ground, snatching the Black cap from
his head and declaring dramatically:
God has proved my innocence
The rope had broken. That was
enough. Former enemies turned into
adherents, and before the sheriff could
again take his prisoner to the gallOws
and get another rope he was in the
center of a crowd of thousands of peo-
pie, all of whom were swearing there
were not sheriffs enough in Mississippi
to hang an innocent man.
"Purdy was taken home, and an es-
cort Of $50 armed and determined men
went with him and remained until
there was no danger of any further
proceedings being taken. Without any
legal formalities the matter was al
lowed to drop, and Purdy is living is
miles from Columbia, respected and
happy.
Joy almost killed his wife when she
saw him alive at the time she expected
his corpse to be brought home. Tosay
furdy is guilty is now almost as much
aS mans life is worth down there
The colored American., 1902-11-15
TRADING IN FURS TO-DAY.
Some Interesting Particulars of the
business in the Hudson
Bay Country.

First of all, when an Indian arrives
to trade at Hudson bay post, then,
fUrs in the pack must be sorted, sill
yer fox worth $500 separated from
cross fox and blue and white worth
from ten dollars down, according to
quality, and from common red fox,
worth less. Twenty years go, says an
article on Hudson Bay company, in
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, it was
no unusual thing for the Hudson Bay
company to send to England yearly TO-,
900 cross fox skins, 1000 blue, 100, 900
red, half dozen silver. Few wolf skins
are in the trapper's pack. unless par
ticularly fine specimens of brown ire
tic and white arctic, bought as a Gu
riosity, and not for value as skins.
Against the wolf the trapper wages
war as against a pest that destroys
other game, and not for it's skin. Next
to muskrat, the most plentiful fur Will
be that of the rabbit or varying hare.
Buffalo was once the staple of the hunt
er. What the buffalo was, the white
"a bbit is to-day. From it the Indian
gets clothing, tepee covers, blankets,
thongs, food. From it, the white man
who is a manufacturer of furs gets
cray fox and chinchilla, and seal III
imitation. Except one year in seven,
when rabbit plague spares the land
by cutting down their prolific mum bers,
the varying hare is plentiful enough to
sustain the Indian.
The colored American., 1902-11-15
He Finally "TumbIed."

They sat on the sofa-he and She
dreaming the hours away in happy
manner peculiar to lovers. Finally Et
whispered in her shell-like ear:
'YOu are like apeach."
The maiden hung her head demurely
for a few minutes, while a warm blush
spread over her fair, blonde face.
"Id rather be pair" she answered
s.'e.:: - s.:: !l25iisIy. c
A long silenee ensued; then, like a
beautiful dream, the situation unfold
ed itself to. the young man and the
banns are now up.-London Answers.
The colored American., 1902-11-15
TAKEN AS AN OMEN.
when the Hangman's Rope Broke
All His NeighbOrs Said Purdy
Was Innocent.

although never saw but one hang
inc. J witnessed a sight that even pro-
fes-lOuaI hangmen have not seen," said
A. A. Albrachton, of Columbus, Miss,
10 Denver Post reporter. at was at
my home. A young Mississippian
named Purdy had been convicted of
murder in the first degree and SEN
fenced to hang. The evidence was
wholly circumstantial, and before he
was ed of that crime the young
man had borne an excellent reputa-
ton. He was also connected by mar
rage with some of the best people in
the state.
Nevertheless, he was sentenced to
hang and the governor would not re-
The colored American., 1902-11-15
4 DIPLOMAT.

Gladys-If she doesn't love him why
does she encourage him?
Edith-Well, she's hoping her father
will suspect she loves Kim and send her
on a trip to Europe to overcome her
The colored American., 1902-11-15
A Georgia Picture.

A winters night, a fine oak fire,
A tempting table set;
A fiddle sweet,
And dancing feet,
And life's worth living yeti
Atlanta Constitution.
The colored American., 1902-11-15
Fadnt-Hearted.

Is it possible you caught Daffney
'F}4ng to abduct your wife?"
Perfectly true"
i wonder you didn't kill him!"
81 tried to-
"You did!"
Yes; he wanted to back out at the
Ks III moment."-Town Topics.
Not safe Sort
Nne-No. l like you very much, in
deed, but 1 can ever marry a spend
thrift.
=, ne-How do you know am a spend
9he-By the way you have been vast
-"s money on'me.-N. Y. Weekly. !;
The colored American., 1902-11-15
No Possible Risk.

of boy girl to sell THE CoLoRED AMERICAN every
week in his town, will put extra copy the agents bundle
each week. be delivered free the party appsnng the agent
long the agent sells THE CoLoRzD AMzRICAz Send the
of smart girl boy at Have them fl this
coupon and send it at
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Seaside Sensations.

An extraordinary aquatic creature from
the tropics having been deposited in the
New York aquarium under the popular
name of sea serpent" nothing is left now
for the seaboard resorts but to devise new
sources of sensation For there can be
but little credence in further tales of elon-
gated marine monsters now that the thing
itself is in captivity. Accordingly there
comes a tale of genuine man-eating shark
off one of the most populous of the coast
resorts, vivid story of fight between a
bather and this gruesome creature. 1t is
to be doubted whether the exchange from
the peaceful sea serpent, that never harmed
soul as far as records run, to the fierce
shark is a happy one. The sea serpent
drew crowds because 1t was not known to
a certainty whether it had the rapacity and
capacity Of the boa constructor. or was
merely gentle vegetarian of the sea. There
was enough doubt to lend interest OF
course if the resorts could advertise an
occasional battle between a bather and q
shark as feature OF the summers enter
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the Georgia delegation in Congress on the

the Georgia delegation in Congress on the
Philippine question. The Georgia members
had opposed the administration Philippine
policy, and several of them, Mr.. Grisgs
among the number. had been renominated
But he was told that the Georgia democracy
really did not approve of that attitude
AS a compromise, since something must be
said about national affairs how would 1t do
t. reaffirm the Kansas City platform? The
proposition was put TO MIR. Grigss and ac-
cepted by him. But no. 1t was then dis
covered that the Georgia democracy WAS
divided on the subject of Organism. Here
was what in Japan, as interpreted by W. s.
Gilbert, is known a pretty howdy-do.
Some national issue must be presented, ard
yet the Micawberites were divided on every
one within the range of their vision.
Finally, in effect, copper was tossed, or
straws were drawn, some such intellec-
tual process resorted to, and Mr.. Griggs'
original proposition prevailed. AS choice
OF evils. the MlcawberiteS decided to accept
scuttle rather than the Kansas City plat
form. and that explains the appearance of
scuttle in the democratic platform of Geor-
gia. 1t does not properly belong .here. but
being out of meat the Georgians took the
woodchuck.
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Louisiana at Oyster Bay.

Mr. CoIcock described in the dispatches
as secretary of the Louisiana Cane Growers
Association and of the New Orleans sugar
exchange was caller at oyster Bay yes
terday for the purpose of discussing Cuban
reciprocity with the President. Mr.. Roose-
Welt was obliged to deny himself to the
visitor and the latter lost his temper and
expressed himself to the reporters present
not wisely but too freely. A special dis
patch contains this paragraph
THE day was delightfully."- COOL but to
say that Mr.. Colcock warm only
mildly expresses his state of mind. To
the newspaper men he vented his wrath
with vOciferous energy. He declared that
Mr.. Roosevelt never could be nominated
for the presidency, particularly if Senator
Hanna should decide to be candidate. He
insisted that the people of the country
would not stand by the President on his
Cuban reciprocity platform. and that he was
counting political death by advocating a pol
icy, which, If adopted. would result in the
destruction of one of the most promising
and important industries in the United
States
Now if Mr. Colcock had only thought a
moment he'd have saved his carfare. He
had nothing new for the Presidents ear on
the economic side of the question. That
has been presented to the President in many
interviews with democratic statesmen and
In the long debates in Congress on the sub
ject. The Presidents mind is made up. He
ia convinced that the reciprocity he pro
poses with Cuba will kill neither the cane
sugar nor the beet sugar interests of the
United States. and SO believing he will push
the policy TO which he has committed MINI
self How on earth did Mr.. Colcock be-
come possessed of the idea that in a per-
sonai interview he could bring the Presi-
dent around 10 his way of thinking?
As for the political phase of the matter
suggested by Mr.. Colcock, the President is
not suspected of playing politics in the
premises. He is not negotiating for votes
to secure denomination. Fortunately for
him. for his party, and for the country, his
denomination must come, if at all, by &C
clamat ton. If his own fortunes are so des
perate by the time the next republican ma
tional convention conYenes that he can only
hope to control it by corralling delegates
from the south, where there are no electo-
raj votes possible for his party. he will do
well to throw up the sponge. At this dis
lance from New Orleans people are only
amused at the yarns which represent Mr..
Hanna as scheming for the Presidents over
publicans.
Mr.. COIcock is on the wrong tack. II he
really has it in mind to help the cane sugar
interests of Louisiana he ought to induce
the planters to ally themselves with the
party of protection instead of the party Of
free trade. and send men to Congress ca
pabie when the tariff question comes up of
seeing above the rim of the sugar bowl.
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The Fall of Manila.

One may sym?athize with General Ander-
son on the subject of the capture of Manila
without questioning the accuracy of Ad-
miral De wey's statement. The general
held a command in the attacking party. and
the defense seemed serious enough to him.
who had no advices about saving the Span
ish commanders face. The fighting was so
real in front Of his line that his loss in
killed and wounded amounted to over a
hundred. ALI who died. however died as
heroes All who survived had earned the
praise they received. 1t was real battle
to them, whatever Spanish discipline had
Induced the Spanish commander TO do ION
the side" toward saving not only his face
but his hsat.
But. blythe way, what effect VIII Admiral
Dewey's disclosures be likely to have on
that Spanish commanders fortunes at
home? Did his superiors at Madrid un-
derstand that he was putting up a mere
bluff? Is it sufficient under the Spanish
code for commander in certain circum-
stances to stand only to be pushed over?
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The Open "Safety'' Lamp.

1t is asserted by Investigators at the Cam
bria mine in Johnstown, where an expios-
ion has just cost the lives of more than a
hundred miners, that the accident was pre-
sumably due to the practice of some OF
the men underground Of exposing the flames
Of their lamps to the fire damp. Certain
classes of the miners. 1t appears, cannot be
broken of this dangerous habit. They open
the gauze doors of the safety lamps to get
lights for their pipes, or they even set fire
to small accumulations of gas in confined
spaces, such as rises in the roof IN order
to brighten newcomers or visitors. Con-
slant familiarity with destructive agent
produces in time a contempt which repeat
edly leads to disaster. The workman who
guarded the dynamite for the New York
rapid transit tunnel in the Park avenue
cut grew so accustomed to his charge that
he lighted his shanty with candle end,
which one day fell off it's fiimsy shelf and
set fire to some paper, which In turn deton-
ated the stored cartridges with terrible re-
suits. Despite the most stringent regula-
tions and frequent inspections these fatal
practices continue.
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Platform Making in Georgia.

Chairman Griggs of the democratic con-
gressional campaign committee. with mai
vete truly refreshing in this day of political
huggerGnugger, gives the public an account
OF how the democrats Of Georgia construct
ed the platform they recently adopted. Says
Mr.. Grigss in an interview:
When | went to Georgia I asked the
platform makers to indorse the position Of
the Georgia delegation in Congress upon the
Philippines, trusts and ship subsidy / was
told that so far the Philippines wer.
concerned. this could not be done as the
Georgia democrats did not indorse our posi-
ton / responded that We had been ~enomi-
mated. which was virtual Endorsement and
II was then suggested to me as a cornpro-
mise that the convention reaffirm :he KAN
sas City platform. Although insisting that
the people of my district as | believed of
all the districts Of Georgia. were with their
congressman in opposing the republican
Philippine policy. | agreed to accept the
reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform
The arrangement, when Ii became known
aroused hostility, and 1t was then suggest
ed that all national issues be omitted from
the platform. This was not possible. as Mr..
Terrelfs campaign had been fought upon
the issue of increased power for the inter
state commerce commission, and 1t was nee
essary 10 put such plank in the platform.
Finally, II was agreed to accept the request
which l originally made and the Philippine
Endorsement went In the platform
vote with care an embarrassing situation
The Micawberites were not unated on a
single national Issue. They were waiting
for something 10 turn up. Why not there
fore ignore national issues altogether?
Mum was proposed. But no. something
must be said. because the man to be nami-
mated for governor stood committed TO tine
proposition of increased power to the inter-
state commerce commission.
Enter then Mr.. Griggs with his PROPOSE
ton for an Endorsement of the attitude oil
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seEen-masted schooner was launched the
other day in Maine, the largest sailing YES
sci afioat- When ships were provided with
a maximum Of three sticks" called the
fore. main and miZZen, these terms were
familiar to all. But when others were STEP
ped new titles had to be devised for them
First came the "spanker," next the Jig
ger" next the driver" and the seventh
mast on this latest craft is called the
''pusher." These titles smack suggestiveiy
of some of the names bestowed on golf
clubs. Just what verbal coinage will follow
further amplification of the schooner
rigging must be left to the ina ginatiou
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tainment. the exchange might prove profit
able. But it might be difficult to pull OF
the events on schedule and perhaps there
would at times be shortage in the supply
of participants, owing to incidents not down
on the program. Here is a chance for an
enterprising inventor to devise an artificial
shark. guaranteed to give a good exhibition
of swapping and wrestling with bather
and not to furnish employment for the
cproper
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One of the rarest causes of suicide has
Just been reported from London. retired
army officer was recently left a fortune of
about S2,5sl9.oO0 by his brother The respon-
sibility of this great sum weighed upon him
until he became Respondent and ina gined
himself poor. and in short time this frame
of mind led TO self-destruction. There have
been frequent cases eff men who. though
desperately poor. ina gined themselves rich
and killed themselves when they learned
their deiusion. but this London suicide is q
novelty.
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GaYnor-Greene Case.
From the Chicago Record Herald.

rom the chicago RetOrd-HerlId.
The government of Canada is placed in a
most embarrassing position owing to the
developments in the Gaynor-Greene extra
dition case. Our government is forced to
seek the intervention Of the British govern
ment because the dominion authorities are
violating their own extradition act and
juggling with the rules of legal procedure In
order to bring about miscarriage of JUS
tice,
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Ashamed Of the Record.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.


Not single beet-sugar senator is plan
ming to make a campaign on a beet-sugar
platform. Not a single republican congress-
man or senator is boasting of the part he
played in defeating reciprocity. Not one is
pointing to his record in Congress and ask
ing for support on account of it. All are
trying to forget it, and have others forget
it. Yet the record is there, and will remain
there until justice is done. And the men
who made that record cannot alter it by
being ashamed of it. They have got to
carry it, in fact, until it Is wiped out.
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And They Never Do It.

"He would be all right said the man
who is always critcsng others. 'if it
weren't for his fearful habit of menda city"
Il have always regarded him as possess
ing the highest ideas of honor
Yes. But he is one of these people who
are always announcing that they are going
to tell you the funniest story you ever
heard"
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Our Triumph in China,

From the New York Times.
All Americans who have paid attention TO
what has been going on in the far east
must be proud of the work of humanity
and decency We have just been accomplish
ing there. and grateful to the official who
has enabled us to perform it. That official
is, of course, the Secretary of State.
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Necessity.

With beef and corn so very high
That worry mars our sleep,
Wen soon eat terrapin and pie
Because they're rather cheap.
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Canadian Corruption,
From the Louisville Courier Journal.

The reputation of prominent Canadian
officials for bribery and corruption has not
been good in the past. The matter is
worthy of the most serious consideration by
both the colonial government and the i'm
perial authorities. The dominion has no
concern in affording refuge for American
criminals, and it must be personal interests
that shield the fugitives from American JUS
tice.
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HeadWear for Horses,
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
A thousand horses were fitted" with
straw hats yesterday by the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The
number of dead horses in our city streets
during the heated terms of past years
proves the need of this protectio and the
eageTness Of the drivers to obtain the hats
is gratifying evidence of their regard for
the faithful beasts.
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There is possibly a desire to initiate Mr.
Devery Of New York with the belief that
he is a great Wag. If he can be encour-
aged to devote himself to the coinage of
eplsrams he can be depended on to put his
foot in IL sooner or later in manner that
will close his career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12

The report about the discovery of Noah
Ark in Alaska was very possibly started by
the same people who circulated the rumors
Of quick and easy wealth from the same
region.
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Cuban Trade.


From the Indianapolis Journal.
The fact that the New York and Cuba
Mail steamship Company has laid off three
OF Its steamers on account of the falling
of In business probably foreshadows other
like events. Under fair reciprocity law
the company would probably have had to
increase it's facilities.
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The Kings Latest Fad.

AS AA1hS AnCCSL L d0s
King Edwards taking snuff they sa,
AS ancient monarchs did:
A Jeweled snuffboX he'll display
And tap the dainty lid.
And We Americans who trail
At tickle Fashions skirts
VIII heed the custom without fail,
No matter how It hurts
Oh, for neighboring residence
Where we could hear with ease,
And so avert this dire suspense
By knowing when to SneeZe.
That we in flatte-y may not err,
That We may catch each tone,
Whene'er you sneeze, imperial sir,
Pray use the telephone!
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This is the time of year when a man looks
al over the map to decide where he will
spend his vacation and then goes to the
same old place
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ascent
Belfast Dinities,
Il En- the
Il wv Ward

Crisp, New and Dainty Dirnities,
the genuine Irish goods, purchased
direct from the leading Belfast
manufacturer of dimities at price
that enables us to offer same at
about half.
And there are scores of patterns
to choose from, in white grounds
and colored grounds, in little figures
and larger ones, in dots and stripes
and rings, and many other pleasing
designs.
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The Sultan of Sulu may as well make up
his mind to the inevitable. The American
divorce lawyer will get him sooner or later.
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"
Tracy.

From the Eew York World
As summer sensation Tracy has mad
the sea serpents retire in disgust to dee,
waters,
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Grover Cleveland will not pay any atten-
ton to the Commoners Now is the time
to subscribe" admonitions
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The king evidently realizes that so many
Americans have become discouraged and
gone home thar there is no use in trying to
hold very big coronation.
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BY indorsing the Kansas City platform
the Missouri democrats showed loyal de-
termination to stand by home product.