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The colored American., 1902-10-18

The gentlemanly mixologist, Mr. Robert
Warner is always attention and keeps
supply OF cheering stories on tap, If
you have touch of the blues.
The billiard and pool parlors have the
most perfect tables made, and they are
kept IN prime condition for the patrons.
The private rooms upstairs, for social
games, luncheon, etc, are popular, and
priest or politician, professional men or
students, can call and spend an hour
IN quiet enjoyment, without let or him
dranCe
The best evidence of the careful man.
agement of the Metropole Club lies in
the reputation it has abroad, as well as
at home. No stranger is satisfied to
leave the city without paying a visit to
this fashionable resort, as the register
will show. Men of the highest station
are frequent sharerS in the hospitality
of this club, and its popularity shows no
signs of waning with its large clientele
of regulars"
AT a recent business meeting, Mr..
Lewis Douglass, one of our best known
citizens, was elected president of the
organization, succeeding former Gov P.
b. s. PinChback. Other officers were
chosen as follows: Wallace w. Nc
Cary, vice-president; B. c. Waller, sec
retary; A. Lincoln Brown, treasurer;
Robert ]. Harlan, chairman of the board
of governors.
The Metropole is here to stay.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
BEFORE SUPREME COURT.
Judge Terrell AM Attorne y We:-
more AdnI ted 30 Practice on
Motion ef Judge HewIett-Ne-
gro's Step Forward.

The Supreme Court of the United
States opened last Monday. and it is
doubtful If there has ever been such d
dlungushed gathering of legal minds
to greet that august body on the opening
| day. The court room was crowded, and
there were many prominent persons who
tailed to get admittanCe. All the JUS
uceS, owing to the death of Justice
Horace Gray, changed seats except JUS
tlce Harlan, who retains the seat of
honor, being the oldest member of the
court III point of service. The seat to
the extreme left, which will be occupied
by Justice Holmes, was vacant. There
were seventeen admitted to practice be-
fore the court, and two of these were
cOlored men. Judge Robert H. Terrell
who occupied a seat beside ex-Speakcr
Thomas b. Reed, and ]. Douglas Wet
more, OF Jacksonville, Fla, are the Afro
Americans admitted, and they were ad-
mltted on motion of Judge +, NJ. Hew-
lett. Such has never occurred before
No COlOrcd man has ever moved that =
member OF the race be admitted to Drac-
uce IN the supreme court That was
really memorable and encouraging oc-
currence. Judge Robert II. Terrell IS
Judge OF a Sub-diStrict court in this citv
a graduate of Harvard University, and
wlthail the most prominent Afro
American citizen of the District of Co
lumbla, and has splendid national repu-
tatlOn as representing the highest at
talnmentS of the race J. Douglass
Wetmore is a successful lawyer of lack
sonvIlle, member of the city council
and member of trust and ba~
company in that city. Mr.. Wetmore IS
quite prominent young man. and has
been quite success as LAWYER. Amone
the spectators at the opening of court
and occupying prominent seats were
Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, who came
to witness the admission of her husband.
udge Terrell, to membership of the
highest tribunal in the world. and Mr.
and Mrs. F. w. Hoffman, of Sumner
vile, S. c.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

are now pleasantly located at 1910 w
street northwest.
Mrs. Gilbert c. Harris (Roxburv), ,
Moston, Mass, is visiting the city, the
guest of her uncle, J. H. Camper, 1915
Linden street northeast
Miss Mary Ellen Coleman, a promi-
nent educator, of Fredericksburg, Va,
is the guest of Mrs. H. A. Davis, OF
No. 1891 O street northwest.
St Luke'S Church is to be equipped
with gas burners so that in case of
failure to secure an adequate supply of
,oal there will be no interruption OF the
regular services.
Mrs. Emma F. Douglass, of Provi
dence, R. l., is paying her first visit TO
this city, and is stonDng with Mr.. and
Mrs. Peters, of Eleventh street north
west
DR.. E. D. Williston, the popular T
street physician, has purchased another
blooded horse-and he is a regular
globe trotter" Like all of the doctors
steeds, the new one is named Horse,
Mrs. Mary F. Tavlor died at her
home in Anacostia Monday at the age
of fifty-eight years. Funeral services
were held Wednesday at Metropolitan
Baptist Church. She leaves a sister,
Mrs. Minnie Roberts.
Mr.. ]. H. Moss, prominent citizen
from Peru, Ind, is a visitor in this city,
the guest of Mr.. George w. Jackson,
of the Post Office Department Mr..
The colored American., 1902-10-18

demand was finally answered by those
enterprislng young men, Messrs. Robert
I. Douglas and A. Lincoln Brown. De-
spite the misgivings OF friends our serious
prediction of failure, they got together
a coterie OF the capitals brightest and
best Young men, and secured a commo-
dIous house in an accessible portion cf
the CITY, 1893 nth street northwest, and
opened the ActrOpOle Club.
The venture has been hattering sue
cess from the first month. Whv? The
official list headed at the organization
by Governor p. B. S. Pinchback, was
made up Of clean, honest, straightfor-
ward men, and those who were admitted
to membership represented the oldest
and most influential family connections,
as well as the highest culture and in
teilgcnCe of the community.
The library, stocked abundantly with
excellent literature, is a leading feature
supplemented by table full of maga-
The colored American., 1902-10-18
TOWN TOPICS.

DR.; J. G. Clayton has been on the
sick list this week.
Mrs. Lucy Smoot, of INDIANAPOLIS
Ind, is in the city, the guest of Mr., and
Mrs. E. E. Cooper.
The biennial meeting of the N. A. c
W. will be held in St. Louis, Mo-, in
the summer of 1908.
The postponed election of officers for
the Second Baptist Church Lyceum will
take place tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Lucille Harris, charming and
accomplished young lady of Chicago.
ILL.,, is visiting relatives in 1857 Tenth
street northwest.
Mrs. David ID. Kenney and son have
returned from Chattanooga, Tenn, and
The colored American., 1902-10-18
THE METROPOLE CLUB.
Va shin gton's FashIonabI bIe Re-
sort for Men Of Social InclIna
Nons-The Genesis ef its Sue
cess

The social element is largely de-
vclopcd in every well-regulated man.
The individual of healthy mind and
easy conscience Ioves to meet his breth-
rem when the duties of the day are done
and over a pleasant game or 'a drop of
the crayture" exchange a little harm
less gossip, spin a few yarns or focus
sentiment on the issues nearest to the
public heart.
1t may not always be convenient 70
make a formal call at the home of a
friend at the fashionable hOur-so some
kindly spirit evolved the club idea
large and benevolent family tree
For a long time Washington suffered
for the want of such an institution here
"A really firSt-class club, with fittings
cheerful to the eye and surroundings
at once rcstful and collaborating. The
The colored American., 1902-10-18

Moss made many new friends while in
the city.
Mrs. Emily A. Freeman, of No. III8
Eighteenth street northwest, after a
pleasant SOlOurn at Atlantic City and
baltimore, has returned to her pleasant
home III this city and will be glad to
see her friends.
The song service last Sunday at St.
Luke's was unusually good The solo
work was creditably done The piano
solo and accompaniments bv Miss Lucy
Morten deserves special mention. Her
work was very artistic.
Rev. w. Bishop Johnson, of the Sec
ond Baptist Church, will begin a series
OF sermons on the Christian Sabbath.
beginning next Sunday evening at s
p. m; Dr. Johnson is one of the big
men in the Baptist denomination, and is
a biblical scholar and pulpit orator. He
has few equals. The public is invited.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Pe-ru.na Creating q National Sensation I'm the Cure
Of Chronic Ailments Of the Kidneys

Major L. III. Mars, of the First Wiscon-
sin Cavalry regiment, writes from 1425
Dunning street, Chicago, H., the follow
ing letter:
For years suffered with cafarrh of
the kidneys contracted I'm the army.
Medicine did NOT help me any until a
Con1rade who had been helped by Pc
ruua advised me 20 try III. bought
some ar once, and soon found blessed
relief. kept taking IL four months,
and am now We'll and strong and feel
better than 4 have done for the past
twenty years, thanks 10 Peruna. "---
7. II. Mars.
Mr.. John Vance, OF Hartford City,
Ind, says; "My kidney trouble is much
better. I have improved so much that
everybody wants to know what medi-
cine am using. I recommend Peruna
to everybody and some have commenced
to cse it. The folks all say that if DR..
Hartman's medicine cures me it must be
great."-John Vance.
Mr.. j. Brake, of PefroEea, Ontario,
Canada, writes. 'HFOnrsyears ago n
had a severe attack of Bright'S dis
ease, which brought me so low the
doctor said nothing more could be
done for me. began TO take Peruna
and ManaIin, and In three months \
was a we'll man, and have continued
so ever since. "---J Brake.
At the appearance of the first symptom
OF kidney trouble, Peruna should be
The colored American., 1902-10-18

INES sm and newspapers, the latter from
all sections OF the country. The walls
,L S,' occEed with choice pictures. while
H.. windows are OTnamented with fine
.,'-, .+lS curtains, protected by shades and
i." iI"lll''gS. The social room is admirably
if5)''Cd' - and select party of friends is
b,E vT ITom intrusion from any one. The
SIl.l SGIl.cl service is unsurpassed by the
5lreIopoIltan nv or Army and NAVY Clubs
rsIe, nothing but the best LIQUORS and
''S1ES being permitted to cross the bar.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
HON. JOHN P. GREEN ON "SUC-
CESS"

Tomorrow will be gala day at tic
Second Baptist Lyceum. Hon. John P.
Green, of Ohio, will deliver an address
on The Higher and Industrial Educa-
ton as Related to Success in Life" Th..
Monumental Orchestra will be on hand.
led by Prof Charles Hamilton. Presi-
dent Lacy announces that the exercises
will begin promptly at $3.50 p. m.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

Ventlng the escape Of serum from the
blood. Peruna stimulates the kidneys
to excrete from the blood the accumu-
iating poison, and thus prevents the con-
Vuls1ons which are sure to follow If the
Poisons are allowed to remain. It gives
great vigor to the hearts action and d.
gesttve system, both of which are apt to
fail rapidly in this disease.
Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys
simply because IL cures catarrh wherever
located.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
fu'' statement of your case and he will
be pleased 30 give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

taken. This
r e m e d y
s tr1ke t 8 at
o n G Q til 9
very root Of
the disease.
1t at once re-
lieves the ca
tarrhal kid
neys of the
8 { q g n q n t
blood, pre-
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April 81.

The husband will always have a warm
spot In his heart and q tender place In his
nature fer the thoughtful wife who pre-
sents him with one Ot Brock Hdw. Co.'S.
matchless Rasors. The genuine satisfac.
tion which these Razors afford the men
makes them always remember with
kindness the donor Of euch gift.
Early buyers are now examining the
different Cotton and Corn Cultivators on
The market. In this line the Roman and
Terrell Coi.ivatora have heretofore been
regarded az the beat implem snts of this
kind manufactured but to the critical
farmer 1t must have appeared that i'm
provements could be made even on these
Cultivators. In the Perfect Cultivator
or Harrow now offered by Sullivan Hdw.
Co. you can find all that the name Inn
plies. The very highest degree Of per.
fection that has yet been attained In Har-
row construction. With this Harrow the
frame can be quickly and perfectly ad-
justed to any desii ed width, the teeth can
be i.ised or Lowered to any required po-
sition, and are always at perfectly right
angles with the beam. The advantages
of thia Harro@ e.e sc> ::::s: {; SIoIu5 10 mem
tion here! but Sullivan Hdw. Go, request
you to come and examine this imple-
ment. which cannot fail 20 interest every
enterprisipg farmer.
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Eureka Items.

After months of cold and gloomy
weather. beautiful spring has come
with all it's pleasure. The flowers with
their sweet fragrance aud the trees with
their beautiful dress of green. ''Tis
indeed, n beautiful sight to see the
sweet lads and lasscs rs they stroll for
wild flowers and wander on the banks
of the river catching the little min
nOws.
Miss Nellie Brown visited friends and
relatives in Anderson last week.
Il. B. Jones, of Anderson, visited
Eureka Sunday.
Charlie Willingham, from Belton,
was III our vicinity recently calling on
one of our sweet girls.
Mr.. Roy Gaillard, of Anderson, visi-
ted the home of his uncle, VIM. Gail
lard, recently.
Richard Brown has purchased a new
top buggy. Look out, girls.
The farmers are progressing nicely
with their crops and arc planting n
great deal of corn this year.
4'0tatoe seed are very scarce. Some
OF the neighbors can't get seed.
Rev. Johnnie Mann preached an cX-
cellcnt sermon ut Eureka the second
Sunday to II large and attentive CON
gregatiOn.
We think the wedding bells will
ring ere fall III our community. 1.-Two
minds with but Il single thought, two
hearts that beat as one.'
Charlie Willingham, popular and
intelligent young man from BeltOn,
passed through here Saturday OH his
way to Macon. "a, to resume his
studies i'll tho business college there.
Nobody's Darling.
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BoIenlan News.

We are having some beautiful
weather now for farm work and the
farmers seem to be making good use
Of it.
Mrs. Geo. w. Maret has been quite
sick, but we are glad to note is conya-
much with neuralgia.
j. A. Z. Barton and C. E. Barton
have been sick with the gripp, but we
are glad to say are better.
Mrs. j. NJ. Jolly has been suffering
with rising on her hand.
"'ud' Bradberry, we are sorry to
say, is still critically i'll. We wish for
him speedy recovery.
Mrs. Martha Tribblc had something
like stroke of paralysis q few days
ago.
DR.. Jno. r. Heller and Prof. Hughes,
Of Fair Play, were sporting in our
burg recently. Come back again, for
we are always glad to welcome you
both.
James Price and family. of zoe, Wis
tied the family Of j. NJ. jolly last first
Sunday.
Jno. II. Dobbins, one of Broylcs'
one of our fair maids few Sundays
ago. Come back again, John, we see
where you are right.
$. Heller, of Alpine, was in our
community last Sunday.
John Sullivan, who has been staying
ut the County Home. spent last week
with his home folks ut Alpine. He
was sporting in our burg last Wedncs-
day. We are always glad to welcome
Johnnie back. He will run one Of the
road scrapes this time.
One Of Alpine's old bachelors was TO
see one Of our sweet girls last Sunday.
Watch out We think the wedding
bells will soon ring.
Prof. J. NJ. FAINT closed nOurishing
school ut Tugaloo Academy last We'd
ncSday. We regret very much to give
up Mr.. FAINT We hope that we will be
fortunate enough to secure him again
for our teacher this fall.
Miss Gertic Mahatiey has returned
home after teaching tlOurishing
school at Shady Grove.
Misses Pauline and Myrtle Barton
visited friends and relatives at J,rOyles
last fifth Saturday and Sunday
J.. .. 1iradbcrry, our clever ncr-
chant, is doing IL tlnurishing business
ut this place.
j. l.. %. Marct and wife visited tie
lattcr's sister, Mrs. Will Compton, al
Double Springs last Sunday.
The collection 1T the 1uwnvillc
BAPTIST Church last first Sunday for
foreign missions were forty dollars.
j. NJ. Marct and Kccls w. Marct. Of
Fair Play. wric sporting in our burg
last Sund:y y afternoon.
I'att Ishcll and wife, of Oakway,
passed through here last Sunday on
their wheels.
y crowd OF our young folks cOntrm-
plate going to the Singing Convention
ut llopewell. Morning Glory.
April Is, 1902.
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Democratic Club Meetings.

Anderson Democratic Club, No. 1,
Will meet in the Court House OH Fri
day, April %, Mt s o'clock p. m, for
the purpose Of reOrganizing, electing
officers for the ensuing two years,
electing delegates to the County Con
ventiOn, and transacting such other
business 6s may come before the meet
ing.
NJ. l.. Bonham, 1st Vice-Pre
G. G. Langston, Sec.
Martin Township Democratic Club
will meet at Martin Grove school house
on Saturday afternoon at 9 O'Clock.
Every member is urged to attend.
r. Is. A Robinson, Pres.
Belton Democratic Club, No. 9, will
meet al. Belton, S. c., April 28, at $3.50
p ~. for the purpose OF reOrganizing
and electing delegates to the County
Convention. All members should be
present. w. G.. Bowen, Pres.
Fiat Rock Democratic Club will meet
at Flat Rock school house on Saturday
afternoon, Goth inst, at o'clock. All
the members are requested to attend.
j. A. Hall, President.
The Shutdown Democratic Club will
meet at 7. S. Glenn's store on the 1st
Saturday in May next Mt o'clock D. M
to re-Organize and elect delegates to
the County Convention.
G.. A. Rankin, Pres.
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Roberts Items.

Well. Mr.. Editor, quite time has
elapsed since you have heard from our
burg. but we will attempt to give you
few dots.
Cotton planting is the order of the
day, though some are holding back on
account of seed being scarce.
R"v. I. G. Ligon preached an excel
lent sermon to large and attentive
congregation last Sunday. We aro aii
proud OF our pastor, and hope thnt
much good will be done in this section
this year.
Misses Ellie and Matte Mcl.ecs, of
Anderson, visited in this section last
Sunday and were among the visitors ut
Roberts. Come again, young ladies,
We are always glad to haveyou with us.
from Anderson, visited her sister, Mrs.
Charlie Shelton, Saturday night and
Sunday.
Miss Eloise Milford, from near Town
vile. visited Mrs. Bailey last week.
We are glad to say Mrs. Charlie
Skelt0n. who has been confined to her
bed the past week with laSrippc. is i'm
proving. We hope she will soon be
ont again.
Rev. j. w. bailey visited the Expo
sition last week. He reports nice
time.
Master Sam Jones. of Lavonia, Ga,
is visiting his grandfather, S. ~. Jones,
of this place.
Rev. j. II. Earle's barn was struck by
lightning last Saturday afternoon and
was was bur burned up; He got everything out
it was killed by the lightning.
You Know.
Anril 81
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Hollands Store.

Rev. }. r. Earle had the misfortune
to lose his two barns last Saturday AT
ternoon by fire. The large new one
was struck by lightning aud tho old
Dne, being near, was also burned. y
large quantity of forage-all he ha.--
was consumed. The stock was all
saved except his buggy horse, aud it is
thought it was killed by the lightning,
though not certain. There was only II
the loss falls heavily on Mr.. Earle
His ncighbUrs are showing their sym
pathy by replacing the feed to som"
extent
We have had fine rains, ana the
groUnu is too wet to work today. II
the weather is favorable we will finish
planting cotton this week Corn is
coming up and will be ready to work
by the time We can get ready. Wheat
and oats are looking well.
The fruit crop promises to he abun-
dant, which should cause rejoicing.
The negroes that We're drowned on
Sunday week ago in the river below
here havo not been found vet, though
persistent efforts have been madc cyery
day. ne water OF that point is very
deep and swift and the bottom rough,
which has perhaps been the main cause
of the delay.
Joseph ~. OuaW HuU CWO QSuEnterS,
Misses Lula and Ola, of the Neal's
Creek section, were in this vicinity last
week few days visiting relatives.
Joe was raised In this neighborhood
and his visits are always appreciated i.
The news of the death of Rev. Wilton
Earle was received in this community
last week with the deepest sorrow by
every one, both white and c0lored, for
he had the respect and love of every
one, which is O far better legacy to
leave behind than silver andgold. We
can hardly realize that Wilton is gone.
Only few months ago he preached at
Shiloh SO earnestly. so vigorously and
with such loving tenderness. His body
is iE the grave and his tongue stilled
forever, but the good he did in his
hrief career will be stars in his crown
in ti-~. celestial city above.
EIr.. J. II. Evans, of Hart County,
Ga, spot last Sunday in this vicinity
R.W. Pruitt, of Anderson, was in
this neigbborhood last week on Dusi-
Il. b. Earle, of Anderson, spent LAS
Sunday at his fathers here. Burke.
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A Tribute of Respect.

At meeting Of the faculty and stu
dents OF Furman University the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously y
adopted:
Whereas. it hath pleased the AL
mighty Father. in pursuance of His
wise purposes. to remove from our
midst to IL higher life our beloved
friend and brother, Wilton Il. Earle.
Therefore, be it resolved by the faculty
and students Of Furman University in
public assembly:
list. That while we bow to the de-
cree OF an unerrinG providence and
mourn the ilreparable loss which we
lave sustained in this event. we wish
to express our high appreciation of the
worth OF the departed. his many stcrl-
ing .and noble qualities Of mind and
heart, his uiiSwcrving integrity, his
deep consccralion of life and useful
ness as IL fellow laborcr.
2nd. That the ministry has sustained
II serious loss IN the death OF this true
servant Of God and faithful ambassador
of Jesus Christ.
:'rt. That wc extend our tenderest
sympatllics to the bcracved widow and
the nlany sorr0wing friends in this
dark and trying hour, praying Heaven 5
choicest blessings upon them.
4th. That Il copy of these resolutions
be sent with a request for publication
to the Baptist Courier, South Carolina
baptist and The Anderson Intelligent
Ger; also that copy be sent to tn G
wife OF the deceased.
DR.. 6. Is. Moore,
j. II. Mitchell,
JAS. B. Williams,
Committee.
Greenville, S. c.. April 1s.
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Lesser & Co.
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If YOU want a set Of Knives and Forks
for Christmas don't fail to inspect the
line carried by Brock Hdw. Co. They
study 10 please their customers, and their
large sales In this line IL evidence OF their
thorough knowledge CT what will best
meet the requirements of their patrons.