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Master Horace Morris, son of the
noted editor of the same name. was
valedictOrian of his class at the re-
cent graduating exercises of the
Louisville, (Ky.), High School.
Booker T. Washington was present and
c0mplimented the young speaker. The
young man enters the University Of
Wisconsin in the fall.
Prof w. H. Johnson of Albany, n. Y.
has begun his tour of the Mckinley
Normal and Industrial Institute, To-
Gated at Alexandria, Va. He is pre-
pairing a lecture upon the races edu-
cational status to be illustrated by
slides, picturing the bright side of
Negro character and history, present
ing portraits of distinguished men and
women and noted institutions. He
Will visit Washington soon.
Eycavating for the foundation OF
the new girls dOrmitOry at the Tus-
kegee Institute has been begun. The
building is to be three and One-half
stories high, and fitted with modern
cOnyenienceS. Its cost Will be S25,-
900 when finished. The brick-mak-
ing division operated by the school I'M
der competent instructors made from
May 1st to July 2Oth over 1000, 600
bricks, an average of over 10000 bricks
per day. The Canning department
has put. up 1909 gallons of canned
fruits during this summer.
The work and scope of the Teach,
Tn1lnrya Of as1 mi Df
which Dr. L. B. Moore is dean is larger
than was stated in a casual note two
weeks ago. Not only does the depart
ment give itself to the training OF
kindergarteners but also to the thor
ough preparation of teachers for the
elementary and secondary schools
Courses are offered for undergraduates
and post graduates leading to degrees
in pedagogy and philosophy. The
teachers courses are regarded a posi-
tive addition to the educational facll
tiles.
For fifteen years The Outlook has
made its first of August issue a spec
ial Illustrated Educational Number
The issue of this year is not only 2
remarkable because of the number Ot
eminent educatiOnalists who contrib
ute to it, and the Importance of the
topics discussed, but also from its gen
cral attractiVeness as an illustrated
magazine Among the contributor
are President Nicholas Murray Butle
of Columbia University, Presiden
Hyde of BOwdoin, President Harris O
Amherst, Dean Jordan of Smith Co
lege. Professor George E. Vincent o
the University of Chicago, PrOfesso
J. R. Wheeler of Columbia, and DT
Edward Everett Hale.
The colored American., 1902-08-23
TIE KEYSTONE PARK.

The Keystone Park, Sutland. Nd, will be open
and ready for business June Ist. A commodioue
house with large and improved premises, plenty
OF fresh water with garden and chickens where
number OF select couples or people can be &C
commodated. Everything strictly fTst-class
he Route R8 Cars run to the new Pennsy lvanis
ave., bridge and for those who drive. follow the
straight road and watch the signs. Private parties
Will be met al the bridge conveyances. For those
who desire to spend the heated term arrangements
Will be made for Iips morning and evening.
For further information apply at 443 Ist St., S. W
The colored American., 1902-08-23
A BEAUTIFUL RECEPTION
Grand Master and Mrs. z. H
Morris O6e Guests Of Honor.

One of the most beautiful receptions
of the season was given by Mr. and
Mrs. w. L. Houston on Thursday even
ing Aug. Fth, in honor of M. and Mrs.
Edward H. Morris of Chicago, who
have just returned to America from a
three months tour of Europe. Mr..
Morris while abroad represented the
G. u. o. of o. F. in America of which
he is Grand Master, at the annual
Movable Committee of the British
branch.
At the reception Mrs. Morris was ele-
gantly gOwned in a costume of blue al
batross silk with applique lace.
She wore diamond ornaments, consist
ing of unique and beautiful designs
of English settings. The front of her
bodice was jeweled elabOrately with
emeralds and diamonds; at her neck
was a superb brooch, to the left of
which was secured a magnificent sun
burst
The list of guests included DR.. and
Mrs. F. ]. Shadd, DR.. and Mrs. JnO. Il.
Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murray,
Dr. and Mrs. w. Bruce Evans, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. HiIyer, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Gray, Mr.. and Mrs. RObt. Pelham, Mr..
and Mrs. A U. Craig, DR.. and Mrs. A.
NJ. Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Warner,
Judge and Mrs. r. H. Terrell, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. N. Wilkinson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelly Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. D.
| Wilkinson, DR.. and Mrs. S. A. Ward,
| Mai. and Mrs G. A. Fleetwood, Mr..
and Mrs. E. F. Arnold, DR.. and Mrs.
w. H. Coner, Mrs. Clio Arnold, Mrs
| Alice Ruth Dunbar, Mr.. and Mrs. Ty-
(on, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hail., Messrs.
H. P. Slaughter, N. w. Cuney, Ram
| dolph Fortune, Jas. H. Black, w. l..
| Houston. DR.. Marie J. Williams, Mr..
| and Mrs Muse, Mr.. and Mrs. Hayson,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Manning, Mr.. and Mrs.
Locke. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, DR..
| and Mrs. J. d. Blair, the Misses Contee,
| the Misses Waring, the Misses ROSS,
Miss Beatrice Warrick, Miss Florence
| Murray. Miss Hattie Shadd, Miss Ma
| thiel Williams. DR.. J. G. Downing, Dr.
| NJ. o. Dumas DR.. c. c. Frye, MessrS.
Jas. A. Cobb, L. Davis, H. L. LlVlngs-
ton, DR.. w. P. Napier, Geo. Thomas,
w. Bagley, w. c. Martin Gunnell, Al
bertus Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens,
Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, Rev.
and MRS. w. J. Howard, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Webster. Mr.. and Mrs. BeasOn, Mr.. ana
Mrs. E. E. Cooper, Mr.. Clarence Whlte'
Mr.. F. G.. Manley, DR.. j. H. Harrison,
| Miss Anna Grinnage, the Misses GlDDs'
Mr.. c. F. Adams, Miss Hattie curtis,
Misses Tyson, Miss Lou Perry, Mr.. and
Mrs. Galloway.
The colored American., 1902-08-23
SUMMER RESORTS.

First-class counry board for colored people
atlowest ra, es, Plenty shade. fruit, milk. fresh
vegetables. Good home cooking. Free trans
Portatlon to from orestGlen cars. For particu-
Iafs and to nave some one meet you at cars, Ad-
dress Mrs Mary q. Mitchstt. Cloverly P. o.
Montgomery Co. Md.
The colored American., 1902-08-23
COTTAGES FOR SALE.

Four desirable Cottages Jefferson Street. be-
very best locality, newly, painted and papered all
the atest improvements on easy terms. For further
particulars address HarryHugh Cape May, NJ
The colored American., 1902-08-23

: The Brunswick (Ga.) Herald claims
that Postmaster Grier, of that city,
traded off the Negro census enumera-
tors to secure his place as postmaster,
and is making a vigorous fight on said
Grier's retention. Director Merriam
denies that the Negro enumerators
we're cut off on account of their color
ANYHOW. if Grier has proven traitor
TO Negro interests Brother carter
should fight him to the last ditch.
You cannot afford to miss single IS
sue of The CoIored American.
The colored American., 1902-08-23
WANTED-A POSITION.

An intelligent young man who is taking a COL
leGe course desires a position as bookkeeper.
copyist or any kind Of off e work. Salary no OBJ
ject. Address ''W' care this Office
The colored American., 1902-08-23

Hyou have spare room that you would like to
rent to desirable parties, advertise them in TIE
ColoTed American.
The colored American., 1902-08-23

FOR RENT-Light, cheerful furuished rooms
with first class board in northwest. Convenieut
to three car lines. Inquire at Colored American
Office, 45o ct. W. b.
The colored American., 1902-08-23

cal breastworks. He is loyal to his
friends, and when the proper individ-
ual lands" Phil will land with him
perhaps in Washington. The national
capitol is nearer the size of the Kama
wha's "boy orator" than the cabined,
cribbed and confined precincts of
Charleston, West Virginia.
There is talk that the enterprising
MetrOpOle Club may purchase the hand
some property now occupied by 1t at
1888 18th street, northwest. 1t is a
splendid building, we'll located and
would prove a paying investment. In
the fall, the billiard and pool parlor Is
to be greatly enlarged to accommodate
the increased demand for the games.
This is Progress with a capital "P.'
The colored American., 1902-08-23

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with bosrd.
I6i ~ 10th street, n. W,
The colored American., 1902-08-23
Improve 6be Hair and Complexion.

AILlPAONO O71e HHtA oIAts <OIKlpIONIUH'
SinRleton's Pharmacy goth and carries full line
of Ozono preparations with his toilet articles and
sundri-s,
The colored American., 1902-08-23
The -Man-On.th Corner.

Continued from First Page.
The colored American., 1902-08-23
A Trip to Tuskegee.

Continued from First page.
The colored American., 1902-08-23

This picture should be IN every Parior,
Library, Reading Room, School Room,
and every Public Hail used by intelligent
colored people.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
TROOPER LAWRENCE
BELIEVED TO BE DEAD
Evidence indicating That Fort Myer
Soldier Was Drowned at
Atlantic City.

Attorney Gorge p Hoover. Of this
city, has received a letter from New
York containing what he believes TO be
clear evidence that Harry Lawrence The
ex-soldier Of Fort Myer, under indicr-
ment in this city for attempting to kill
Special Policeman William Young in the
early part Of the summer. is dead
According to Attorney Hoover. who
has been interested in the young sol
dier's behalf. Lawrence was drowned al
Atlantic City On the 18th Of last Sep
TENDER He disappeared mysteriousIy
from his troop while at target practice
at Brunswick. Nd, AID nothing more
was heard from him for several weeks
until clothing marked Harry Lawrence
was found under the board walk a At
Iantic City Although every effort was
made BY the nfe-saying corps al that
place 70 find the body. they have failed
so far The clothing found was the uni
form OF soldier in the Third Cavalry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
SLAMS ROYAL PRINCE
ON SIGHTSEEING TOUR
After Visiting Points Of Interest in Washington He Leaves
for Short Trip to Annapolis

The royal Siamese visitors, headed by
his royal highness. Chowfa Maha Vaiira-
vudh. crown prince Of Siam, let Wash
ington this afternoon for Annapolis 10
visit the Naval Academy The trip viii
be a hurried enc. and the prince and his
party is expected to return at o'clock
this evening.
The prince had an early breakfast in
his apartments at the Arlington this
morning. after which he started on a
tour of the city. He was accompanied
by several members Of his own party.
Assistant Secretary Of State PIERCE and
several Secret Service men. The party
entered carriages and we're driven di-
rectIy to the Capitol. There they were
received by the sergeant-at-arms Of the
Senate and extended a cordial welcome
The Senate Chamber WIS visited. as was
also the Vice Presidents room and other
points Of interest in the north wing.
ScTgeant-at-Arms RausdeII then led the
way through the big rotunda and stat
uary Hall 10 the House side.
From the Capitol the party went 20
the Congressional Library. where they
were received by Librarian Putnam and
several OF his assistants. After a short
rest in the Librarians private Office.
the visitors were led through the bool,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
A SURE THING" TIP WHICH
AS USUAL WENT WRONG
Pedro Martinez, Expecting to Realize
Thousands On Long Shot, is
Buncoed Out Of 5000.

CHICAGO, Oct I3,-Induced to come
from New York on the promise that as
would be able TO make thousands Of dol
lars BY betting on "a sure thing" tip
At the St. Louis track, Pedro AszrtInez.
representative OF a large Cuban tobac-
co company with headquarters At
Havana. was sBindIed out Of $500 Satur-
DAY afternoon by three clever confidence
men. N the lobby Of the Palmer House
Martinez paid the money 10 a man
represented TO him as a betting agent
for James OLeary. the stockyards turf
man and later learned be had been
buncoed.
Immediately after the discovery that
he was the victim Of confidence metz
Martinez reported the case 70 the Pink
erton agency. and to Lieutenant Roha1
OF the Central Station. and late las
night Frank Hogan, said to be well
known 70 the police, was arrested al
Slate and Nineteenth Streets. Hogan is
now q prisoner at Central Station auI
has been identified by Martinez as the
nan who engineered the alleged swiadic.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
FIVE MEN GUARD THIS
PRECIOUS FREIGHT
4 Half Million Dollars IN Gold Bars
Shipped TO New York-In Charge
Of WeIl-Known Fighters.

OMAHA. Neb., Oct. I3--HeavIly
guarded by five men whose fighting quail
tiles are well known. half a million dol
lars IN gold bars were sent through
Omaha last night. destined for New
York
The gold shipment came from the ia
nous Homestake Gold Mine IN Black
HIS and went by express over the Bur
IingtoB Railroad. The desperate rob
berry Of Friday night on the same line.
where the company lost 550,o00, worked
on the nerves Of the officials 20 such an
extent that extra guards we're placed on
this train. The interior Of the express
car resembled an arsenal The guards,
provided with Winchesters. shotguns
and pistols. were prepared 10 give the
outlaws warm reception These ship
ments are made semi monthly. but sell
dom run as high as the amount sent
down yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
Methods Proposed to ETd
the Coal Famine - Civil
and Criminal Proceedings
Againat Anthracite Mines
and Railways.
Exercise of Rightof Eminent
Domain by State OF Penn
syIvania and Operation Of
Mines for the Public.

Commissioner H. B. F. Mcfarland,
President Of the District Board. -oday
the report submitted by the
delegates from the Districs Of Columbia
TO the Detroit conference on the coal
strike. These delegates were named by
the Washington Beard Of Trade and the
Business Mems Association. and we're
John B. Daish. W. J Zeh. F c. Coldren.
A. GUIDE, B. 5. Graves, R. P, Andrews,
Cuno Il. Rudolph and Isaac Cans
The delegates, owing to the delay Of
trains, did not reach Detroit in time to
take part in the proceedings of the con
ference. They we're. however. received
by Governor Maybury Of Michigan. and
in his Office with several citizens OF De-
tToit went over the resolutions adopted
by the conference. expressing their
views upon them verbally and in writ
ing The report TO Commissioner Mscfar-
land embodies a copy Of the resi- buttons
adopted by the conference and 5ac OBJ
jections and comments made by the Dis
trict Of Columbia delegation.
The Detroit Resolutions.
The remedies proposed in the resolu-
tons of the Detroit conference were.
We urge upon the President the ne
Cessity and expediency OF instrucJin2 the
Attorney General to institute civil pro
ceedings looking TO the enforcement Of
both the interstate commerce act and
the act OF July ,. 1890.
To institute criminal proceedings in
the proper courts against the managers.
directors. officers and agents Of al such
corporations for violation Of both the
above-named acts.
To direct the interstate commerce
commission 10 at once inquire into the
reasonableness Of the rates Of transpor-
tation charged by the coal transporta-
ton companies, and any other violations
Of the interstate commerce act. and
cause that tribunal TO make application
to the courts for an injunction 10 re
strain the further exercise Of such
abuse and violation
TO have Congress confer upon the
Interstate Commerce Commission the
absolute power to fix and determine the
rates Of transportation upon interstate
commerce.
That the government that possesses
the right Of eminent domain can, and
should, exercise that right IN behalf 81
the people when by such exercise great
public wrong can be righted and great
public suffering averted.
That We respectfully petition Tie
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
DIED.

CoOPER-Cn sunday. October -. 1902. AZ his
residence, 1882 Fifth Street northwest. GEORGE
H COOPER. ST. in the sixty second wear Of
ms aye.
Funeral private from his late residence AZ >
O'Clock D IT., Tuesday, October 4. 1872 In
torment at Arlington. 81
WATSJN-On Sunday. Octorer u. 1902 II
1-25 a. ~ after a short illness. at his home.
=. L Street northeast, CLARENCE G. WATSON.
aged thirty wears, beloved husband % Bessie
Watson. and son Of II. c. and the late Viz
ginia Watson
Funeral from lis late residence. 3 L Street
northeast, on Wednesday. October Is 1902. at
p. m Relatives and friends invited 10 at
tr.ld- q
JAMA-0u saturday. October II. 1892. al /. ~
a. M, after lingering illness. ALoIS z JANA
beloved husband Of Sophia jana. in the fifty
fourth year Of his age
Funeral from his late residence. so d Stree
southeast. Monday, October q. 1902, At p. H.
Relatives and friends invited 20 attend
Baltimore papers pleas copy.) e1i-2
WRIGTfT-Sud5enIy. OF SATURDAY. October II.
15J2- at his late TesidsnCe, 612 Sixth Street
northwest, MAJOR MOSES 3. c. WRIGHT,
aged fftv-uine years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter nj
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13

stacks to the gallery. where they looked
down upon the reading room below. The
method of forwarding volumes from one
portion of the building to another in
terested the Siamese. and the operation
CT the machines used in the work was
fully explained, The reading room fo-
the blind was also visited. as was also
the caJaIoguing department and the
shops where The printing ana binding
are done The prince expressed great
interest in The big building and its con
tents, particularly in a number Of vol
umes printed in his OWE language. h
also expressed himself as much pleased
with everything he had seen
The Arlington Hotel was reached Oh
the return trip shortly before noon.
Luncheon was in readiness. and after
# had been served the party re-enteTed
their carriages and went te the Penn
syIrania depot, where a special train
conveyed thin to Annapolis.
No program has been prepared for
to-tght, except for Prince Chahra-
bOugse, the younger brother. As an
officer in the Imperial Russian Hussars.
he has been invited to dine with the
Russian ambassador. which invitation
has been accepted.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION
At HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
The Rev. Father CahiH, Assisted By
Jesuits From Georgetown UniveT-
sity, Officiating.

The forty hours devotion at Holy
Trinity Church. Georgetown. opened yes
terday at Il o'clock with solemn high
mass. Rev. Father CahiII, assist
ant pastor Of the church. assisted by
various Jesuits from Georgetown Uni
verzity. oficiated The blessed sacra-
ment was carried through ali the aisle;
or the church in a procession Of acoIytes
and children. the latter strewing flowers
as they passed.
The devotion viii be brought TO a
close tomorrow morning at O'Clock
with q solemn high mass. the litanics
and benedicfion. Rev. Father Mulvaney,
pastor, assisted by the Jesuits, ofhciat-
ing
Music for the special service was
rendered by the choir. under the direc-
ton Of Prof CarOZzi. Mrs Pennebaker,
taking the place OF Mrs. Gumprecht as
soprano, who is i'll
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
EAST SIDE POOR MAKE
RUSH FOR PALS OF COAL
DepOts Besieged by the Suf-
fering People,

NEW YORK. Oct. lathe ending Of
the Jewish holidays yesterday brought
with it a keener realization on the part
of the people CT the coal famine This
was particularly noticeable in the way
the crowds througed TO the various places
where coal was sold at 10 cents a pail.
In half n dozen places south of Houston
Street dealers sold limited amounts al
this rate The result was that for blocks
about the stores there were hundreds
of excited. eager people all endeavoring
10 get to the place where the coal was
doled out
No person received more than one pail.
but even at this slender proportion the
demand could not be supplied The
crowd showed none Of the good-natured
characteristics Of an ordinary gathering.
The weak were trampled to the reat-
Once in a while an unfortunate mortal
whose bag was too rotten to hold the
weight Of coal dropped his treasure in
the street Instantly there was rush
among the bystanderssto gather even 4
handful of coal Still. several thousands
OF people were benefited by the sale
and the sale VIII be continued in more
places today
This week promises to be a crucial one
on the East Side. The supply Of coal,
iusbanded 10 the last, is now gone-
Many baths viii not open for business
today, and more viii close before th =
week IS over. Many thousands of gar
ment workers are mOmentaTiiy expecting
20 be thrown out of employment BY
reason Of The lack OF fuel for heating
the irons oE the pressers- Only an IN
usual season - warm weather can PR
vent this week from being one Of wide
spread suffering among the weak and
sick of the tenement house jewellers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
DELEGATES TO DETROIT
REPORT TO MCFARLAND
STATE SHOULD OPERATE
MINES AND RAILWAYS

I'VE respectfully petition the gov
ernor of Pennsylvania unless the
strike is speedily settled TO call for
a special session of the Pennsylvania
Legislature and recommend to it the
passage Of a law providing for the
condemnation by the State al fair
and just compensation OF all the
coaI-carrying roads IN Pennsylvania
and of sufficient of the coal lands to
enable the State to operate the
mines so as to supply the demands
Of the American public. and pending
the ascertainment of their value 10
take immediate possession Of such
coal mines by receiver to be ap-
pointed by the court pursuant to
statute which shall at once take pos
session Of said mines and railroads
and operate the same
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13
NEW YEAR AT UNIVERSITY.

Solemn high mass. a sermon by the
rector Of the university, and the proses-
sion Of faith by the professors and in
structoTs OF the institution. constitute ed
the services held yesterday morning.
marking the beginning OF the academic
year ls02-l903 at the Catholic Trlyer-
sity-. The services were held a. $50
O'Clock in Caldwell Chapel Mass was
celebrated by the Rev Father McSor-
ley assisted by the Rev. Father Cal
lagher, deacon, the Rev. Father Moore.
subdeacon. and the Rev Father Clark.
master OF ceremonies.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-13

governor Of Pennsylvania, unless the
strike is speedily settled, to call for a
special session Of the Pennsylvania Leg
isIature and recommend TO it the pass
age OF a law providing for the condem-
nation BY the State al fair and just
compensation Of all the coal-carryins
roads in Pennsylvania. and OF sufficient
OF the anthracite coal lanis to enable
the State to operate the anthracite coal
mines so as 10 supply the demands OF
the American public and pending the
ascertaiument Of their value TO take i'm
mediate possession Of such coal mines
by receiver to be appointed by the court
pursuant 10 statute which shall at onCe
take possession Of said mines and rail
roads and operate the same
Extra Session of Congress.
And be it further resolved, That we
respectfully request the President of the
United States TO call a special session
Of the House OF Representatives and
recommend TO it the appointment Of a
committee to investigate the cause and
origin OF the present disastrous strike
and 70 place the blame therefor upon
the responsible parties. with full power
TO call for all books. papers, deeds. char
ters. pay rolls, stock books, and other
documents and testimony tending to
throw light upon the present manage
ment ead ownership of the coaI-carry-
ing roads and anthracite coal mines Of
Pennsylvania for use in litigating and
other public purpose that the State Of
Pennsylvania OF the Federal Govern
ment may hereafter institute"
The delegates from the District OF Co
IUmbla favored the bringing OF legal
proceedings warranted by existing law
but doubted the efficacy 81 the statute
referred to They approved the investi-
CATION by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. but regarded the exercise Of
the right OF eminent domain as not ap-
pIicable TO the present situation.
Commissioner Mcfarland thanked the
delegates for their services in Detroit.
He said he appreciated fully the self
sacrifice involved in the journey OF the
delegates 10 Detroit and said that a
public duty had been faithfully per
formed by them.