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The colored American., 1902-06-14
The Turquois Pleasure Club Entertains.

The Tu,quOis Pleasure Cub gave
their annual race otion and dance. Nav
3O.h in Gray's banquet hall. Those
present were John c. Clark, president:
James Q Iesn, vice president; Wsrne
Brown, secI etarv; Sandy Baker, s.-
sistant secretary; Burton A Brooks.
treasurer M-ssrs Clinton A Dent
Earn at Barnett. William Burns. Pre-
ton Trinney. o car Copper, Will an
Tim y. Joseph Crutch, Harry Merr
wether; Mi sses Maud SmsIlwood, Esthe
Dnguid, Nora Porter, Mary Jasksop
Frsncis Bostick, Pearl Mayo Pnyii,
Scott MABEL Scott. Selene ] ,hns n
Irene Johnson, EIlora Porter, Ev
Coxton and Hnr;ense Benjami,
Messrs. WOl4ey Hall and CIsrenc.
Brent A most elaborate dance carr
was arranged by dance master Burton
A Brooks, while Gray Brothers Al
ranged the menu card and served q
excellent repast.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

There are Negroes Ia this c1mmuni'y
so lost to q sense of sslf'respect tina
they write an article abusil a Ioya
defender OF the race, and then tav'
the gall to adver ise their shame by
sending to the white man who has dis
criminal ed against their people, mark ed
copies OF the equally shameless sheet
that prints their trasHher us abortion
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The st. Louis GIOOe Democrat is IL
a fscetious mood. 1t wants the United
States government to take the Island
OF Haiti snd turn 1t over to Booker T.
Washington for colonization.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Toe Anglo 5axOns have conceived
the idea that they are divine ly or
dained as the trustees il fact. to con
troll the destiny of the darker races Of
the world.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The NegrO's inab ltly TO make him
self fel when outrage and neg lect fa' e
bim. is due to apathy on the part OF
those of means aud the lack of the In
teIligent organic ng Instinct among the
masses.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

1t is funny how some of those who
most vigor6 usly oppose what they are
pleased to term Mr.. Washington's sir
cursion INTO politics" are esgerly seek
fiee
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Ifanybody can convince Congress
that the number of justices in the Dis
trIct OF Columbia should be decreat ed
no one can convince US that the two
allotted to the Negro should suffer re-
duction.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Ours s the only world power" that
permits lis citizens to be burned and
dismembered, and conf. ssfs its power
lessness to punish the perpetrators of
such hellish deeds.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

A few weeks ago our great and good
friend. EfitOr Lewis .. Summersett.
of the Red Bank, N. Mall and Ex
press, wrote as'nnet entitled, "I Wanr
TO See Warmer Days" We hope hs
is enjoying himself hugely now.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

A Western exchanges describes OBJ
of the "greab farmers Improvement
conferences, now so popular, as AT
aggregation Of "two bands. few farm.
ers and three hot-air orators" W.
have seen them often.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

1t ia q wrong economic development
that increases 9 Negroes opportunities
10 spend money without a correspond
ing increa . in opportunities TO earn 1T.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

A Negro who will carry slRnder to
8 department chief to inj0re another
Negro who has done him no harm,
would steal coppers off OF d sd mans
eyes.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The Western World complains that
the Negroes of Oklahoma City are
neither dying or marrying. to the con-
sternation of the undertskers and
preachers.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

In o sense we all I'LL the dual role OF
the server and the served, We serve
one man, and he must serve another
In some form.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Men and women who think more OF
the excursion or picnic than Of the in
serests OF their employers should be
given long vacation-withOut pay.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

To render service In the very best
fashion Is q gospel that should be
preas he'd from every pulpit.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

A man should be excused for chow
ing hls horn" If the goods he advertise
are equal to the volume indicated by
the advance notes of the horn.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

There is nothing more pitisble
than the humiliation q superior man
undergoes when compelled to beg for
. third rate political pOsiti IN.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Itisa poor public man who cannot
stand criticism patiently.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The real workers OF the would never
stop to worry with the pigmies or re-
vileIs.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

No man can be independent who
spends his dollars as fast as he makes
them
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Cards, late hours and liquor, in
dulged In at houses ofsuppf sec respect
ability, continue to be the incubator Of
separations, divorces and social dis
asters.
The colored American., 1902-06-14
As Pledger Sees Him.

The G lorsd Americans man. Man
en- the.Corner, Is hummer. He Is al
skiggy. Atlantis Age.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

1t is far more important that you be
an employ ng business man than to be
q clerk IN 8 business another has Great
ed.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Providence seld 1m places upon our
shoulders more than We can bear.
Effort to overcome circumstances make
Us stronger.
The colored American., 1902-06-14
ADAMS HOUSE.

ss1-3s4 Broadway. Opposite Ne" Depot
ALBANY, n. 7.
RuxopK.H PIAs T H DIaGs, Prop
Special attention paid TO Private Dinnsrt LuU
cheons. etc. Ladies' DINING Rooms mp siah'
Ladies' EnfTsass 90 Cafe 65 James D.
rsisphens ress ..
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The South does not think President
Roosevelt should have been so indeli-
cate Is to menticn the subject OF lynch
ing.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

Since 1t Is impOs ible for Negro to
commit q crime and go unwhipt OF
Justice, Why not allow the law to take
Its course, instead OF resOrtipg to mob
violence
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The foundation of wealth is in the
soil.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

~ A |
- -
The foundation of wealth is in the
soil.
1t poor public man who cannot
stand criticism patiently.
No man can be independent who
spends his dollars as fast as he makes
them.
To render service In the very best
fashion Is q gospel that should be
preae he'd from every pulpit.
The real workers OF the would never
stop to worry with the pigmies or re-
vileIs.
Itis far more important that you be
an employ ng business man than to be
q clerk 10 q business another has Great
ed.
The South does not think President
Roosevelt should have been so indeli.
cate ss to menticn the subject OF lynch
ing.
Providence seld 1m places upon our
shoulders more than We can bear.
Effort to overcome circumstances make
Us stronger.
In o sense we all I'LL the dual role of
the server and the served, We serve
ons man. and he must serve another
In some form.
There is nothing more pitisble
than the humiliation q superior man
undergoes when compelled to beg for
o third rate political positi IN.
A man should be excused for "b'ow-
ing hIs horn" If the goods he advertise
are equal to the volume indicated by
the advance notes of the horn.
Men and women who think more OF
the excursion or picnic than Of the in
serests OF their employers should be
given long vAcatiOn-WithOut pay.
1t ia o wrong economic development
that increases 3 Negroes opportunities
TO spend money without correspond
ing increa g in opportunities 10 earn 1T.
A Negro who will carry . slRnder to
8 department chief to injnre another
Negro who has done him no harm,
would steal coppers off of d ad mans
eyes.
Cards, late hours and 1quor, in
dulged In at houses OF suppr sec respect
ability, continue to be the incubator of
separations, divorces and social dis
asters.
Since 1t Is impos Idle for a Negro to
commit q crime and 60 unwhIpt OF
Justice, Why not allow the law to take
II. eourse, instead Of resoftipg to mob
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
THE CUBAN PROTOCOL
1T MERELY GIVES THE OUTLINES OF
A RECIPROCITY TREATY.
General Bliss and President Palma's
Commissioners Are Expected to Sign
Il at Havana Next Monday.

Washington. December cit Is learned
that the document which General Bliss and
the two Cuban commissioners are expect
ed TO sign In Havana next Monday Is
really a protocol giving the outlines OF
reciprocity treaty which Will be acceptable
to the governments OF the United States
and Cuba. This win come to Washington
and here Secretary Hay and Minister Que
sada win frame and sign formal treaty
giving eject to the projects contained In
the protocol General Bliss has hit upon
a plan whereby the United States can be
given preferential rate In the proposed
treaty without encounterlng the objection
mat this would be in violation of the
favored nation clauses IN Cubs's treaties
With other powers, yet to be made, by
having the troaty he has just framed rest
upon the exlstiag rates Of duty as to iu''
ports from the United States and then
having the Cuban congress pass another
tariff act raising duties from 10 10 so per
cent on imports from countries other than
the United states.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
A. and NJ. Bases Its Claim TO
the Title on the Fact That
Sewauee Defeated Vanderbilt no
Texas Defeated Sewanee o.. Ito n.y.
A. aud NJ. Defeated Texas o., lilo

one scnson right half, one as right end,
g. Left half, Farmer" Jim Davis, For.
pey; weight, 199 poundsi height, .. feet 10
inches. age, IL years. Made Agrlcpltura
and Mechanical substitute half back 1901
o. Right half H. w, Blake Of sherman;
played one season with Austin college ana
made left end Agricultural and Mechanical
1901. Captain Of team this year
~ Quarter, W H. Bcllhar1, Dallasi
height. 8 feet Inches; weight, l33 pounds;
age, 1s Played with Agricultural and Me-
c6nncal 1901
height. Q feet; weight, l56 pounds Sub,
stltutc end and full back 1901 Agricultural
and Mechanical
IL Substitute Hneman, II. Eisenhower or
Hico; height, feet; weight III pounds.
Played with Agricultural and Mechanical
III substitute back, ]. II. Pire of parlta,
TcNns: height, feet 10 inches; weight, l6a
pounds age, 23 years Substitute fun back
Average weight OF the team 1871 pounds.
Average age 30 yenrs, months.
or course Il would have been impossible
for even this good material 90 have done
anythlng on the erldlrop without n good
couch and tho cadets were extremely lucky
ia this particular IN securing tho services
OF Mr. J. Il. Plat OF the Lafayette, IND
university. Mr.. Platt Is an old football
plnvcr PLAYING half back on the indiana
tenm the year the Lafayette boys downey
tho young Pennsylvania Giants,
I Great credit Is also due Prof, W. II, PM
I mott for the able manner In which he man
aged the team during tho season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
ROADS MUST EXPLAIN
COMMISSIONERS TO INVESTIGATE IN
CREASE IN FREIGHT RATES.
The Advance, So Far, Does Not Affect
Texas Drectly-A Hearing on
December 16.

Washington, December 6,-The increase
in freight rates which are shortly to be
applied on the roads running from the
Mississippi river and points beyond 10 the
Fast and South, viii be Investigated By the
interstate commerce commission, which has
1xed December 10, next, as the date tor a
hearing to be held at the offices OF the
commission 10 THIS city. The commission
has issued an order requesting that attend.
ance at that time Of the chief traffic OH.
cials aud other representatives qualified 10
give Information Of the following roads,
Michigan Central, Lake Central ana Michi.
gan Southern, Erie, Baltimore ana OHIO.
the Pennsylvania. Cleveland Chicago c,n.
cinnau and st, Louis. the wabash the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, the New
York Central and Hudson River. the Dsla.
ware, Laekawana and Western. the Ieh,ch
valley the Southern, the NorfoIk ana
western and the Chesapeake and Ohio
The commission also has been Given os,,.
eia. notice that proportional rates on wbea,
ena Hour from Kansas City, 81. Josepn
AteAlson' Leayenworth ana other 49,,
missouri river points, which rates sn,lv J.,
business from pointV beyond, have naAn
advanced ? cents 10 Chicago. TIA to-,
rates from those points 10 ch,c,go -.
pever been increased on wheat ~. e.
pul on 'thef grain and Grain products AZ
,ns.sass OF cent per 100 pounds Is 70 B.
] from Ohio Hvsi points sueA a. c.scia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
NEWS FROM MERRY ENGLAND.

An Unprecedented Number OF American
Buyers Of Thorough bred Cattle,
London. December 6.--The last few
months have found IN the United Kingdom
an unprecedented number Of American buy
ers of thoroughbred cattle. whose purchases
Of high class breeding stock aggregate many
thousands OF pounds A number Of the
Americans bought here Tor exhibits In the
ST Louis exposition, The prices ranged
from $500 TO over S6250 per bead Scores
Of high.prlced bulls and cows have been
shipped during the summer and fail. Among
the buyers now here is c, r. Marvin "
Lexington, Ky, who win take back twenty
ave head. j. s. Goodwin Of Chicago has
purchased a number OF Angus breeders,
and the Armours agent Is senSlhg Nv
uerefords 20 the United st9tes,e M, nuI n,
tar nnd Kerry cattle, which have become
recently quite the fashion In England.
The rulug OF DR., salmon; ct1ei or the
United states bureau OF animal Industry,
allowing the importation on Jersey anu
GuernsSy cattle inta the United States
without the test gees 70 stluautStS put
departments agents during the last ten
years have Inspected over sVvJo mead IN
Jersey aud Guorns9y ana nave n9t ioqha
England ana scotland are BADLY affected
aud breeders here apnreheud the early adol-
lion of more stringent quarantine measures
ly the United States,
That portion of the fashionable Wild
Witch can AFFORD Christmas gifts Is watch.
ing the purchases OF the members OF the
year rim largely 10 pen and pencil holders
ei.aretie cases aud delicate enamel work
set with semi.transparent stones, hereto
fore unknown In the realm OF leWeiry, Iht
queen Is also partial TO enamel work. Tht
Year she is giving many photographs u
artistic enameled frames, whereas the late
Queen Victoria usually favored silver To-
/ the same purpose. Queen Alexandras wei
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07

known fondness for pearls leads her 10
distribute many OF them among her more
intlmute friends et the Christmas season:
The king OF Portugal made himself de-
cidedly popular during his stay In England,
besides proving himself one OF the best
shots In Europe, keen motorist a. clever
pninter and n good musician. During his
Visit to Blenhcim palace he treated the
house party there to n number OF French
love songs and Portuguese ballads.
1t Is long since the London theaters ana
restaurants have experienced so profitable
n season as the present. The West End is
ahlaze with light nightly, all the amuse'
ment places are crowded and theater sup,
per parties kcep the fashionable hotels ana
RESTAURANTS busy until long after midnight
In the meantime the trade returns snow
the largest percentage for ten years past OF
unskilled persons ont OF work, while the
proportion of skilled men without employ
nent Is constantly growing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07

incogn!to across the United sta es, and,
though the young queen will call upon
President Roosevelt before she leaves the
couatry, II will be quite Informally.
At the time Of her coronation the young
queen promised the native princes from
the Dutch East Indies who were present
that she would visit the colonies as soon as
the time became propitiOus.
The royal couple will sail from Genoa
IN March on a Dutch man Of war. After
paying a visit to her colonies the queen and
her companion will take ship Mt SurabHya,
IN East Java, for San Francisco under an
assumed name.
5p fe HS da g'W WI be y Sassed NJ
Niagara Falls, and then the queen will
come on TO New York and win take a side
trip to Washington for the purpose Of pay
ing her respects to the president
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
oliaiann RnIIroad MiIeaae.

kNnttAhA w \ ~ NeNff
New orleans. December 6.--rhe Loulsi-
ana railroad commission has issued state
u,ent showing the railroad mileage Of the
state. According to It's figures there are
2sss. 500 miles OF railways in the state, an
Increase OF 24o.s1 miles over the previous
year. Tie following lines show an In
creases
ArEnnsas Southern. new line con -.
Lessvilie East end West, new line -
constructed ,.....: .,,,.' '.',,.',,;;s. 7'V'
Louisiana and Arkansas new line
constructed ,s,,t.,. ...,.'...'.., S''oA
Louisiana and Northwest, new line
r.onisiann Western ................ 1856
New Orleans. Fort jefferson and
Grand island OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, bNl
New Orleans and Northwestern, ..,.. 1851
ST. Louis. Iron Mountain aud south
Prn f+.-,s .t,'r., 80. 'ts'' - 80
shreveport AVID Red River Valley,
new line constructed ......s.,..... 81 p.
Texas and Pacific .....,.....,,,...,, 4@,9y
rota, ................ .240.sI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
BASEBALL LEAGUES WARNING.

There Seems to Be No Prospect Of an
knicabe Settlement.
Memphis, Tenn. December 1.-Two CON
tcrepces between r. j. Hickey, president
OF the American association; James Palmer
OF Nashville and George S. Carnes OF Mem
phis. looking to d settlement u the base.
hall fight "a the Sonth, were held TO-DAY.
General Carucs stated this Afternoon mat
There wac no prospect for an nmicnble set
Element lie said TINT players were with
holding their signatures 20 contracts W
other minor leagues because OF the advent
OF the Southern league, mud for TINS reason
~, American nssocintion With other
leagues was anxious TO bring about peace
In the South. .,-,,
Prestdent Hickey left the city this after
noon for a duck hunt Ia Arkansas Win
Csrithers Ewing, attorney for the ne"
league.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07

uati, Louisville, Evansville, New Albany
and Cairo, to Charleston, Atlanta, Bruins
wick and the South Atlantic coast generally
an increase lie to be made Of cents ON
grain and -four when shipped in sacks and
OF 7 cents barrel, or 31s cents per 100
pounds, when shipped in barrels. These
rites, which are to he applied on tho
Louisville and Nashville, Illinois Central
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
WILL VISIT AMERICA.

Queen Wihe!nina and King consort
Contemplate Trip.
New York. December 6-oueen wuhel-
nina OF Holland ana tho king eonsort. for
merly Prince Henry. viii PAY America
visit next spring. according TO private let
tiers received IN this city today.
The royal pair will attempt TO travel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
THIRD eAsEMAN SIGNED.

REILLY Has Begun the Work OF Getting
His Club.
Now that protection Is assured from the
National Association OF Players, Manager
REILLY has secured several good men for
his club next season. Arthur Weber OF Chi
cage. who played such fast inaeld Tor the
Fargo, n. D., team this season, VIII play
third base for the Houston team this com
ing season. lie comes well recommended
by such men as Clark Griffith OF the CHIT
cngo American team aud pitcher virgil Car
nrnfeFgionai ball for three seasons and cum
hy this time be considered an old bead
IN the game. He Is a general utility mon,
playing every position on the dinmo d. He
season witch the Fargo club and was consid-
cred one OF the fastest inhelders In the
League
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
TAFT is BELOVED.

II Is Alleged that the Filiplnos Regard
Him as a Friend.
WASHINGTON, December 6--Arthur Fer
guson, secretary OF the Philippine commits.
sion, called at the state and war depart.
ments today TO talk with the officials re.
garding the conditions IN the Philippines
ns they existed when he left Manila. Ac'
cording to Mr.. Ferguson, Governor Taft
is beloved by the Filpinos. who have come
10 look upon him as their best friend, and
for his part, he has become so absorbed
IN his work Of bringing these people int
line with American Ideals that he Is willing
to spend the remainder Of his days In tht
Islands Mr.. Ferguson adds that the gov
ernor has completely recovered his health
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
FAMINE THREATENS SWEDEN.
Collections Are Berg Taken Tor the
Relief OF tho Sufferers.

Relief OF tho Sufferers.
Stockholm, Sweden. December 6.-The
crops in the northern district of Sweden
and In part OF Dalecarl have failed en-
tirely owing 10 the cold. wet summer, and
collections are being made IN all cities and
towns by banks, corporations and private
individuals for the relief a. the sufferers,
From the country, especially from Scania,
large quantities ~ supplies are sent daily
Go the distributing committees. The mem
beers 81 the royal family are deeply Inter
ested aud are lending their aid 20 the relief
movement, though on serious danger Is be
lieyed 10 exist az present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
Corpus Ronina Contest.

Corpus Christi. Texas Dccemh r 6.--rhe
second and last day Of the oping nt'st
today was another success. The nrst prize
was won by owen oliver Of the oso In
aaIA seconds; second prize ngain won by
Dennis Mcbride OF this city In 4l% seconds,
aud third prize by Cluud Allen, who also
won third yesterday, In 4414 seconds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
Bowling Contest.

The Magnolia Bowling club win roll for
the Hnmfton medal at Jones' alleys at
u. m. today In edition TO the medal, a
the ans making the second best score,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-07
THE TWO PRINCES WON
Endurance and Blales Captured the
Benors al New 0rieaas.
TOM MAyBN ALSO MADE A KILLING
Henry Mcdaniel Was the Even Money
Fa,orite, but Could Mako No Show
in TIE Heavy Going.
TOM MAyBN ALSO MADE A KILLING

New Orleans. December e--Durnell ana
arrz added tae Palmetto sweepstake 70
their list today. Prince Of Endurance walk
ing away with the feature Of the card.
Henry Mcdaniel was the even money "a
yorits, but could make no show In the
heavy going. The Prince. at the conforta'
BILE odds OF to /. took tae best pain az
the barrier rose. and went through his held
With barely an effort winning py eight
,onsths The stake was worth $i29l TO
me winner Henry Mcdaniel vas taken
through the heaviest going aH OF the way.
After the nrst race Tom MaNpm vas run
Nh to 5000. $500 over the entered seiAns
price. and bought nv Durnch and heI1.
Tom Mavbin and Prince Blazns were the
only winning fayorltcs. Dlrhri ana htr1
claimed Potheen in the last race Tor St@a.
the track was heavy and holiing ana the
weather clear,
five furlongs sclIn--Tom Mayhin- An
zriver Agnes Mack. Timu tV1 40.
seven furlongs splhnr-D ponun, bord
Pcpprr, Latson. Time l3j 10.
SlY furlongs. sell u.-Brown van, fla-
neur Peat Time l:2i 10.
Palmetto sweepstakes. SIX furloneH-
Prince Of Endurance 0ronte. sweet Alice
Five furlangs-scorDlo. PgiIe Of Galore
Cleunevls. Time az 20,
Nitc and a quarter srlllnT Ilhce
Biazps, potheeu, Ene. Tim 2.lS 10.