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The colored American., 1902-10-18
WATERS IN SESSION.
nio,,Hd. Handsome and Pros
IONS NSsn n ct to Devise Means
to,EI waiting Their Us fuI Call
ms

At Odd Fellows Hall on NJ street
northwest. on Tuesday last there as
Sembled a body of gentlemen whose
three days session has been unique IN
this city of many conventions and dl-
Trr,ifed functions The organization IS
desrribed as the Head and Second
Waters Benefit Association, and it IS
composed of gentlemen who have served
IN either capacity iii the different cities
Of the country.
1t is a truly representative body, ana
includes in its membership head and
second walters from all sections of the
United States. Its personnel is at once
djqnifed, handsome, and prosperous
looking. Its purposes are to elevate the
character of dining-room work, and the
association draws its inspiration from
the grand work now being performed by
the great Booker T. Washington at
The colored American., 1902-10-18
DRESS MAKING ACADEMY.

The de Lam Orton Famous Frencb p.r,s~
RAZOR System Mime J. A. SmaIIvoo6.
ARent lolS Madison street, northwest.
Mornfng class from q. M TO / %. m-
Afternoon class q to o. M. daily.
evenings from 7.S0 to 10 O'clock
mOhuAys, wednesdays and Fridays dres
dressmaktng. ~ w 'Asii Wv
WANTED-To learn the wonderful Ds
lam Tam orion French Perfection Tailor Sysfagn-
seamless Basques without one inch of yfsth;.
f, sfS<sn, IN inning or goods, not even on the
L, nnoutuer, 6uccessful dressma king REQUIRES e
~! II uCn S earnest progressive study as success
~ ~ work In any or the professions No defaiI
10 LOO To small 70 De locked after. We teach You
Snar Ae dresses with or without seam and
course with q diploma sO~~
Fuplls can entar at any tims
The colored American., 1902-10-18

in the success of the association and
devote much of their time to its in
tereStS.
The proceedings of the convention,
which are of the highest character, are
devoted to essays and discussions how
best to utilize the opportunities and
possibilities of the Negro waiter. The
local committee, consisting of eight gen
tlemen, with Mr.. T. J. Johnson, of the
National Hotel as chairman, deserve
special mention for the efforts they have
made for the comfort and entertainment
of the association at this their fourth
annual convention.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
The Howard,

1000, and there Mr.. Cozart was re
elected its president with substantial
unanimity. Its third convention was
held at buffalo, N. Y, in 1901, and
here Mr. w. Alonzo Locke, of Cairo,
ILL.,. was elected president. Mr.. Locke
Is, and he has been for several years,
the head waiter of the Holiday House,
at Cairo, H., and he makes graceful,
capable. level-headed presiding officer.
The other officers elected in 1901 and
now serving are Mr.. E. w. Harper,
Vice President; Mr. E. c. Holland,
Secretary, and Mr.. W. B. Keyes, Treas
bTer, al of whom are deeply interested
The colored American., 1902-10-18
Wanted CoIOre0 Girls.

"A "a number OF families in Massachusetts, N would
Ike 10 secure enc or two colored girls 70 40
gSneial hoosework, cooking and laundry work.
ne pay runs from $s-5 TO 81 so per week ac-
olne Sie 70 the ability OF the girl TO give satis-
faction. Strong healthy girs who would like 10
take these positions can get particulars by ad-
crossing G. care of The Colored American Office.
transportation will be paid
The colored American., 1902-10-18
GOOD Men wanted,

Wanted by the Metro opolitsn Benevolent In.
vestment Company Seventy-fve sood. reliable
men who can write plainly to do insuI ance
work Call at onceIat sos D street, W., ] e.
Byrd, Pres ident
The colored American., 1902-10-18
WANTED A MAN OR WOMAN

not over thirty years of age, capable
photo studio operated by any colored
man in the world. Twenty two years
in business in st. Paul. MINI. Studio
also in Sault Ste Marie, Ont. Party
must have So, 900 90 to invest for half
interest. Seventeen medals and d.
plomas.
Address,
HARRY SHEPHERD,
London Photo Co,
ST. PAUL. MINH.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg. Virginia.
several Y ears before the civil war, to Cunnigan,
Negro trader. His mother. Willie, was a slave
on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister,
Betty who is very anxious to find him ANY in
forma ton will be gladly received
MRS BETTY REYNOLDS.
~ Parker street. Atlanta, Ga.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
COIOred Man. Chance OF Your Life
time

We Wish to employ an honest capable man to
establish local agencies and employ agents to sell
our two special books entitled: "a Negro for a
New Century" " by Booker Washington and
Under Fire with the Tenth Cavalry - mill airy
history OF the colored race Good salary perma-
nent position. Man applying must have ability TO
merit rapid promotion. Empire Book House.
Manhattan Building Chicago
The colored American., 1902-10-18
WANTED-A POSITION.

I al InteIlRent young man who is taking q col
teke course desires position as bookkseper
GoPyist or any kind OF Office work Salary no OBJ
JSCt. ADDRESS W" care this Office
The colored American., 1902-10-18

WANIED-Reliable coIored help for general
house work &c in good homes in New nglanS
GOOD Wages App with references as to abili
~ and character to Susie White Iz42 Oregon Ave-
N, W. ~
The colored American., 1902-10-18

nSou nave spare room that You would like 20
ColoTed American. 80 As
The colored American., 1902-10-18

FOX RENT-One large front roo m in good To-
caity with all modern improvements convenient
to cars and herdicks, 1875 Corcoran St N w. ap-
ply to Mr.. ]. B Patterson.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

FURNISHED ROOMS-Witb board conven-
lent to car lines, call after 4 P. M 164z 10th St
Northwest or inquire at Colsred American Office
45e c. St N. W,
The colored American., 1902-10-18
Ladies Needing FdVire
and IRE rpdtment=
CONSULT
Mrs. Dr.. ReDneT.

TIE German female specialist. Trea
woman's Ills com plants and Irregularities,
Private Banftarkum, not a public hos :
pital. but private home, separate rooms,
an home com forts for cases bsfors q du-
ring confinement, Traiued nurse and ex-
pert oh sic1an in attsnfanos. PROVIDE me
I IT infant Il necessary City ONCE hours
from a, m. to 8 p m.
1888 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Washington, n, @.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

To gentle man only. house a m. i. furnished
rooms. Board il desired 1905 Marion street,
bstween and o, 9th and 9TH streets, n. W.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
Improve 6be Hair and Complexion.

Singleton's Pharmacy goth and carr les full line
OF OZono preparations with his toilet articles and
sundriSs,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07

| hereby announce as q candidate for he
to acticn OF the democratic primutics
j. n. o. Rtcker
I respectfully announce myself cnudi
date for reelection to the otAce Of sheriff
% Harris county, subject 20 the action Of
the Democratic primaries, ana ask the sup
Archie Anderson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07

BIDS WfNf LOWER
WITH OFFERINGS HEAVY.
Analo-Amenea Lower, but Aetive--Man
haitian and National oeene--Ger-
nsn-Anerean Large sSellor.

The call al the OH aud Stock Exchange
yesterday was extremely dun and the gen.
eral tone was hearish throughout. There
was little spirit on the bidding side CT the
market and the transactions recorded took
place as a rule NJ 4 less favorable value.
Holders OF Anglo American made ae.
cline of Sc but the absorption heavily in
creased and the demand was uot fully met
at lac There was the best activity that
has heen seen for some time and the former
ask price was carly resumed. Buyers of
Export oil and Pipe went up to sellers
terms and a mcdun.slze block changed
hands, Oilers little under were stoutiy
refused thereafter. German. American was
more easily obtained at Sc aud the selling
capacity was more than doubled from what
II has recently been. An advance Of &c
Y as asked later aud buyers dropped down
as much as lie. Merchants aud Mechanics
traded on practically an unchanged basis.
but she demand appeared to be easily met,
small increase appeared In the ask price
at the windup, but takers showed DO in.
clination TO improve National oil and
Pipe slumped again Much activity oc.
Cured ON the hrst decline of l2u1c, but
there seemed TO be such a quantity TO I'M
lead that buyers were moro than accom-
modated and did not even accept later Of
feringS reduced to 1896.
A good deal of trading occurred In sill
yer Dime and par value was given for the
| stock at first. Some weakness developed
ON the close, as all bids were withdrawn
and there was still several lots TO be had
al the same figure. Maid of Orleans took
tumble. but there was q very limited
quantity to be obtained under &c There
were ready buyers for this after which
the former trading figures were resumed.
San JacInto brought low figure compared
to the value which has lately prevailed.
! Trades took place on 7iadSc basis with
the demand quickly supplied and the ask
price afterward Increased to l2i2c. Man
haitian made u decisive break aud there
was only a listless absorption OF the of
feflngs reduced lMllgc, Holders dld not
| show any inclination 10 meet the decreased
prices aside from Il few lots that changed
bands and good quantities were wanted
| tly under the market Buffalo brought
all advance of &c on the day and tneio
number Of bids stood ut the selling prize
OF the former day, Lucky Dime appeared
to be in very good demand, but 30 note
worthy change IN price appeared aud little
trading resulted. Independence was a shade
better than on the preceding duy with
moderate trading at 29sa2slc, put the hna
bids dropped down lac. while the asA price
remained unchanged Geyser of Gaivest3r
was a shade stronger and Victor was II
fered down isc With bids lower at least Nc
The total sales amounted to -. 800 shales
The prices bid and asked ut the close anC
the sales made were as follows;
UNLISTED STOCKS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07

v,SlRh e. tough leCSr3H,pos , o. n the "RIGs
good agents wanted for Southern Texas
W, 4. Russes aencral Agent, Dallas.
Texas II
ANNOUNCEMENTS. |
For Representative.
e F.. Heidlnesfelder, candidate Tor rep.
county, solclts your support Subject 10
the action OF the democratic primaries.
For District Attorney.
The Post is authorized to announce ".
G Love for the ofnce Of district attorney
for Galveston and Harris counties, subject
TO the action of the democratic primaries
For Sheriff
announce myself candidate for tho
office of sheriff of Harris county, subject
70 the action Of the democratic primaries,
FRED KELLER
! hereby announce as q candidate for tho
Office ot sheriff of Harris county. subject
to actlon Of the democratic .prlmarles.
j. II. 4, Reeker.
respectfully announce myself cnudi.
date for reelection 70 the othce Of sheriff
% HaTris county, subject 20 the action Of
the democratic primaries, ana ask the sup.
port OF usy friends aud the voters ut large,
Archie Anderson.
For District Judge,
hereby Announce ,S candidate FOR the
office Of Judge OF the FlttN nth dis riot
court OF IuuiH county, supiect to action OF
J. c, Baldwin.
rD po.. Z. ,,,,ori,oa 90 .rnon,ro "
lne uht u uuthVti"tu ~ anhVuuL, ~,
Fitty.afth 3gdiclaIt 'dii stric, Of Harris coun
r'es
go
fof pistNct C'efF'
J hereby announce myself az q clniiqale
action N the democratic primaries
JohD b Ashe
.ta
announce myself 8s n capdidate for
Is, subject to the action OF the democratic
pltu, ia, W. ." w , lI 'uu -. nrilt NJ
safetfollv HARvTy " b0WNEY.
Fer Comfy IIdae
1870 y,....
Nc foht Us dutEEi!%ta 10 Ahhn'h.t hl'"'
nNPen as '1huiaoie 10Y tnth'S 3'nsr W.
/ hdlHa CONF HhYlttt - g,gHA W "'l"'
'''''' p'''1''''S' Jul '-' I'VE
hereby announce ns candidate for re-
SItoo IL 59e 9IaS9 OF aFf 81 9e t "ap
Won % ~ NVin"'ia''' Pta"3 ,r,,i, "
roads ana drainage r. u. ''s'n'i.
For County Attorney
The Post Is authorized TO aunounce G A.
Mitcbnor as a candidate for rOuury atior.
ney, subject 10 the action 81 the democratic
-
For County Clerk.
7 borehv announce nvsclr MS A candidate
| for Comfy CierE II Harris comfy. 6uhJelt
GEO JONES.
| The Post IS authorized to announce 4 i.
| Conway MS o candidate for county "iorlN
/ snbicct 70 the action Of tbc democratic pr.
! mafics
|
! hereby announce as a candidate for
I reelection as county clerk OF Harris conn
NJ: +: !. r.: !: !. y: 7. IS:
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n, & 8. Beers Letter.
xe,, -,

New Orleans June 6.-Liverpool adviees
were not encouraging, 2 consequently our
market opened to I lower. Subsequent.
ly, however, the hulliSh visible supply
statement and claims that rain was begin.
ming to be needed IN Central Taxas, caused
an improvement of 10 to II from the bot
rom. Near the close realizing occaSioned
some easiness, milking the net gain s to
II points On the day The visible sup,
ry II American decreased 1890 during
the week. against $1,000 last year and 49,
eco year before last The total Visible
supply Of American is l964l00, againSt
Z,u59o00 last year and l,5aj,6D1 year be
fore last. Tie thirty, leading Interior
towns during the week received 1000,
against 5000 last year and 1900 year
before last aud hold In stock 1900 against
358 coo last year and 1900 year before
last. The total stock OF American ashore
and afoat Ia Liverpool is $4,000 against
6ss 600 last year and $4,000 year before
last.
1t is apparent that there Is an under,
current OF nervousness. always in evi-
dence, when there is any unfayorable crop
report circulated. This in a measure is
due to the heavy discounts existing 10
the new crop months. and II tends 10
demonstrate that II any real serious dam
age 10 the crop were 10 take place a
markcd advance in these options would iu
al probability be quickly established
H. AZ Il Beer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07

A DRUG BUSINESS, or Interest thereia,
Va good live East Texas town. Ad1gesg
j Liewellyn attorney, Conroe, Texas, Z
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07
SECRETARY Testers Repo,t.

New Orleans, June g. Secretary Hester's
statement of the worlds visible supply y,
cotton made up from special ana tcle
graphic adviees. compares the figures OF
this week with last week, last year and the
year before 1t shows a decrease for the
week just closed Of l44,o37 bales, against
decrease of 9O,3l5 last year and a de-
crease Of 140J05 the year before.
The total visible Is 1858, Q31, against
3.OG7. Oes last week; 3,149Si6 last year aud
>. a3s. SCI year before last. OF this the total
If American cotton Is 1854, o3l, against
a,os2. O6s last week; 2,06s $40 last year and
.594 s6i year before last, and OF all other
Kinds, including Egypt, Brazil. india, etc,
1900 against l.lo5.O00 last week; l,0el,-
eco last wear aud 64aoo0 wear before last
The total worlds visible supply Of cotton
shows decrease compared With last week
Of IA 03T bales. decrease compared with
last year of l96,si5 and an Increase com
nared with year before last Of Tl4.lT0.
on the worlds visible supply Of cotton as
above there is now ahoat and held in Great
britain and continental Europe lisa, 900,
AGAINST /, 5s4 900 last year and l,439 600 year
bsSore last. In Egypt 10000, against 1856,
no last year and 10000 year before last.
In Indis 10000 against 100000 last year
snd 3i6 OO0 year before last, and 10 the
a!.piitsG States SOS, 900. against 81 900 last
year and $4,000 year before last.
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NEW YORK FUTURES.
Weather News Causes Heavy Tracing to
Cover ard far NeM RnIl [ ilnes

Westner News Causes Heavy Trading to
Cover and for New Bull Lines.
New York. June 6,--The cotton market
opened steady and unchanged to points
loWer and settled another point or so after
tne call, on scattering sales ny the bear
element and absence of substantial public
support. The crop reports on the average
were bearlSh aud leading shorts were slow
10 ioresee anything upon which to base
fresh buying movement. But before the
close OF the arst hour the whole situation
In the ring changed decidedly, prices work.
ing upward The weather belt aud tae
forecast gave little promise of soaking
rains within the next thirty-six hours
bulllsh weekly figures became feature
IN the early afternoon and during the
last two hours, the market exhibited
very nrm front on active buying for both
accounts. a single block of 1900 bales
MARCH changed hands at T.6S In the mid.
afternoon call. with 5000 hales more want
ed at the same price by the same buyer
The worlds visible supply was shown to
have lost li4OO0 bales, against decrease
o. 5000 for the same week last year:
the American visible lost $4,000 bales,
against 10000 for the same week last
year superintendent King gave the 'n
sight for the week as 3s5T4 bales. against
estimates of 10000 to 1890 bales last
year The market closed steady. With
prices net 6 to points higher, the new
crop months imparting a firm toue TO the
rest Of the list
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07
NEW ORLEANS SPOTS.
Demand Good, Sales Larger Than fe
Some Time--Prioes Reduced

Demand Good Sales Larger Than for
Some Tinle--Prees Reduced.
New Orleans, June 6,-There was good
demand for spot cotton today, resulting In
sales Of $500 bales, including 800 to ar.
rive. Quotations were revised by the cot
ton exchange committee. Ordinary aud
good ordinary reduced lie; low middllng
and mIdding unchanged; middling fair re.
ouced lie. Futurss-Apart from the
usual ring trading there was some active
srot trading at times today. Prices opened
down 5 points on June and 2 to points
OIL. the other months; advanced I 10 0
points In a speculative way on the near
positions, eased of to points on the
previous gain, under realizing sales by
scalpers, and then worked up somewhat
hriskiy under IRE of bull trading. The
market finally closed with net gnins OF 5
points on June, July 8, August 8, Septem
her Q, and II TO u on the other more dis
tant positions.
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WHOLESALE MARKET

siven way, but close rather hrmer n, o,o
tatlons, which express rather the esr,r.VuV
nnyers TRAN those Of sellers. few ss, NJ
not In sufficient quantity TO rlvo ~ nut
dication 81 the quality we may cxns'., W
receive. The weather throuchou, az -. 70
~! nas oeen most favorable for coffee a,J
the trees weakened by late hesvy cren s ,.iS
ny the drouth IN tho regions affnc,ss ~. ~
last recouping their normal condition
The Commercial West says Of Hour. "rho
Minneapolis -four trade was dull tho srgt
two days this week, but on "Wednesday Ky
decline In wheat, Minneapolis Julv c,o,ln,,
a. I31sc, enabled the mills TO accent an,
standing cfrers, and good volume Of s,,es
resulted, Orders on the nillers' hooks has
lcen reduced to a nhnluum as n rus ana
some OF the mills have made no ssenal
EFFORT 10 Increase them The premium IN
cash wheat is heavy handicap at preseat
The mills ale not running so heavily this
week us last. three more mills being down
However about 65 to 20 per cent Of th.
capacity Is In operation, eud The output viii
bC around 2S5,000 barrels Last week T.
was 31S,5oo barrels. Surprising strength
continues Ill millfeed and some Speculate IN
Of stun for June has crept into the local
market. Some Of the brokers are bidding
for stuff for all of June III a way that in
dicat,s their belief in good trade through
out that bear month. Just what they LSse
their faith on Is not apparent, unless II is
the high price Of corn. Comparatively mill.
feed Is chenn, but by comparison only. B;ds
of Sl3 2Jd IL 90 for bran in ZOOS for ali
June Lave been made"
Aspegren & Co Of New York report IN
their weekly cotton seed oil letter: The
market was very dull last week, and with
the exception Of few resales of oil bought
some time ago there has been nothing
doing. The previous drop In lard has
checked the demand for compound lard
somewhat, and the situation IN the soap
| trade is best proven by the heavy decline
| In price of talow, which we quoted in our
| last circular at 6Isc hid, but today sales are
reported at SIG. The European markets
| have dropped out altogether and are not
| buying. This has largely been caused by a
| decline in English cotton seed oil from 2Ts
| cd to 26s 3D. Exports continue to fall of
| and are now over 100000 barrels behind
| those of last year and are likely to he 400.
| 000 barrels behind before the season is over
| If things continue as heretofore on de.
| cline however, there is comparatively lit.
tie cotton seed oil for sale. holders being
very confident of better prces In the near
| future On the other hand. however. buy
| ers are holding off and do not seem to be
disposed to take hold Of the article as long
as trade conditions do not change Under
| the circumstances we can not look for any
thing but a dull market for some time Ia
come"
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. ,6vtMENT OF GOODS.
x cav CHANGES IN PRICES.
!, wstermelons Arrive-Pri-
cs on Lemons Higher.
Fs'1.sas Peaches Firmer.

!. little out of the ordinary TO
w ,,boIesaie market yesterday
rs -, of goods was alorg normal
rsle, did not make any materil'
-,
No strawberries in the market
= .s.ou is about ended on this fruit
.s.s were hrmer on account Of
"a demand. The receipts were
srsl and the quality was generally
.,,,s, Of bananas have run very
~. ,s,re will probably be no additions
W w ~. until the first Of next week.
,.uspd is moderate
4. from primary markets stated that
,..,es X a5G5Oc had taken place in
Tss local market remains very
"a 500 prices are looked for when h,i
,.ss,s Immediately on hand are dis
u. 49,
..alct lever prices for California
] nui.s'' said a well-known broker
~ AN Indications point TO a
l. ,,op on the Pacific coast and feel
u, ,bs situation will be reflected in
.,d Goods market at an carly time
..rloa1s Of watermelons were io-
,Od met with a very ready sale.
u scoa drop in prices compared
..vbich prevailed last week Sales
MA. At 50. Ma3 30 per dozen and
,orsl6er that the shipment is the
Erussr Of big crop
\, Meraw & Co in their latest cir
a,,sd from Rio. says of coffee; "Al'
4 W are approaching the end of our
-, when smaller eptries are looked
,,,se during the past month. have ex'
4 ,,peetstlons and show but slight
~ The improvement in demand no
sl |. our last has not continued, and de
,tssdy rate Of exchange all through
month currency prices have gradually
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BUTTER AND EGGS.

Chicago. June 9, Batter Steady; cream
cry is6f22; dairy 1Sls@lois, Cheese Weak,
pii111oiS. Eegs-Easier; ttesh iSuiaA,
New York, June Is, Eggs Receipts Stis
packages: market weak. state aud fennSyl
vania 17l@@lS; western storage packed II
0ilTiA; southern i3igsttias.
St. Louis. june t. Poultry STEADY,
chickens, 9ls. springs lJ023; turkeys o;
ducks dis; geese 4@4is Butter steady;
creamery 1929; dairy lotila. Eggs =
Steady 1iiR
Kansas City, June 9, Esgs-Firm Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-07

.,,hes we're hrmer on account Of
y ~. demand. The receipts were
rap. ,, and the quality was generally
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METALS.

New York. June & Lead was steady here
at AZ. aud London closed unchanged at
iii rs Cd. Spelter was nominal IN the
local marEet u AS. i.ondou was Is bd
higher al fls los Iron ruled arm here
and considerably higher Warrants we're
nominal; No. l foundry Northern 2l:W4
- 90: No = foundry Northern 2O,aOH2l %.
No, / foundry Southern 2oto42l 80, NJ
foundry Southern soft 2o5002l SO. Tue
English markets were hrmcr with Glasgow
Dds 5d and MlddIesboro al 4os cd.