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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15
Show Train Wrecked.

Garrison, Mon, May 14.-Norris &
Rowe's dog and pony show train was
wrecked near Gold Creek yesterday
One person was killed and several
badly injured.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15
ST. Joseph Live Stock.

st. Joseph. May observation-disclosures. g.
100; steady; cows and heifers, S1.50a6 so:
yeals. $3.5Od6OO; stockers and feeders,
S2.2595.O. Hogs-Receipts, $500; strong;
light and light mixed, S6.SO@7 25 medium
and heavy. $7.121a@7.35: pigs, $4.25@5 %.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15
RuraIars Rob Postoffice.

Des Moines, May 14.-The postof-
flee at Monroe, 80 miles south of this
city was robbed,aast night by burg
lars. The safe was blown open with
dynamite and several hundred dollars
worth of stamps were taken. The
explosion wrecked portion of the
building.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15

Mrs. Sam Brown and Mrs. G. A.
Marian went to Atlantic last Tues
day to attend meeting of the At
lantic District Conference and the
Women's Foreign Missionary Soci-
ETY. which will close today.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15
IOWA HAPPENINGS.

First White Child Born in Iowa Dies.
Sheffield, Ia, May 11.-Richard
Wilde is dead. He was the first white
child born in Iowa. He was born at
Dubuque. He was the father-in-law
of Mayor B. H. Mallory of Hampton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15

The following report Of the assess
rnent in Extra township was given
Jus ~ Oscar Hunt who delivered his
books to the County Auditor, IN Au-
dnbon. Wednesday: Dogs, 90; hors-
es, 779; mules, %; hogs, 2,19S; sheep,
81, one goat; moneys and credits,
$19,956. Total assessed valuation,
$153 1916. 90.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15
Cattle Have Mysterious Disease.

Nashua. Ia. May lathe veteri.
nary surgeons are unable to cope with
a new disease that is affecting thi
cattle near this place. The cattle
chew and make every attempt to eat
their food but are unable to swallow.
The cattle die of starvation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15

Mrs. Kate -McFa dden,
OF Shelby, and her niece Miss Min
ME Anderson, of Omaha, are here
until after court, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Hensley, of Greeley. Miss
Minnie is witness in the case of
James Persing versus the D. L. An
derson estate. She is looking we'll
and has apparently recovered from
the nervous trouble with which she
was afflicted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15
Stories Of Survivors.

The stories of the survivors added
to the awful details of the particularly
narrowing account of the loss of the
British steamer Roraima. Engineers
G. G. Evans and John G. Morris, now
at the military hospital of Fort de
France, say the vessel arrived at 6
O'Clock. AS eight bells was struck a
frightful explosion was heard up the
mountain. A cloud of fire, topping
and roaring, swept with lightning
speed down the mountain side and
over the town and bay The storm of
fire lasted not more than five min.
utes. The Roraima was nearly sunk
and caught fire at once.
II can never forget the horrid, fiery.
choking whirlwind which enveloped
me-" said Mr.. Evans. ''Mr. Morris
and l rushed below. We are not very
badly burned, not so bad as most of
them. When the fire came we were
going to our posts to weigh anchor and
get out. When we came up we
found the ship afire aft and fought 1t
forward until o'clock. when the Su.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-15

Having decided to quit farming the UNI
dersigned will sell at Public Auction at
his farm, one mile north west of the Extra
The colored American., 1902-01-04

After graduation Mrs. Cooper taught
at Wllberforce University IN OHIO, and
a. st. Augustine Collegiate Insti-
0ute; and in 1887 was called to the
Washington CJlored High School,
where Sue has taught up to the present
time. In 1889 she succeeded Mr.. Ter
rtl, whom she now succeede to the
puncIpaiship SIS head teacher of Latin.
Her teaching experience covers almost
the entire nigh school curricutun, and
Includes the a1cient and modern Ian
gusges, mathem stics, the elementary
sciences, history, literature and political
science. Her thoroughly digested and
assimilsted knowledge, mental balance
and pOise, refined manns1s and gentle
disposition inspire confidence in her
pupils, to whom she stands as both al
example and inspiration.
About year ago Mrs. Cooper was
II ade assistant principal of the High
School, and has filed that station with
signal success. She has instituted q
course Of weekly lecturer TO the gIrls On
the topics Relating 10 personal and Sc
cial mprOvements, whose good 6ffeft
is already discernibie in i'm proved de
pertinent and decOrum. As discipll-
marian she is kind, yet firm and effect
i've. She is not only an advOcate of
military discipline for tee boys as a
means Of developing Systematic and Or
| OeTIy obedience aid respect fbr cuneti
tuted authority, but aiso seeks all suit
able means for promoting the physical
improvement OF the girls.
Mrs. Cooper Is q musician of cOnsid-
cradle skill, and for ten years has Deen
close student OF the history and de-
velopment of ancient and modern art
She has great fOndness for literature,
and is easily familiar with the master
pieces of thought and style. whether IN
classical or English dress. Mrs. Coop
er is OlsO an author of repute' She he's
written and spoken widely upon liter
sTy ana social topics. She is Deeply
| IL teTest ted in all movements for the so-
cisl betIerment Of the colOred peop q,
end is q member OF the local COlOred
w oman's League. Size has Travelled
extensively in the west Indies and in
Europe; hrr address delivered before the
Psn-Africsn Congress held In LoAdon,
AuLust, 1900, was widely noted al d
CO mment, d upon.
The colored American., 1902-01-04

before the reOpening of the schools on
Thursday last, ana it was thereupOn
decided to call special meeting of the
hoard Mrs. Cooper IS one of the best
known colOred women in America she
Is scholar, lIteratevr and practical
educator. She was graduated from
Oberlin in 1884, and was classmate OF
Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, another
bright star in the world of women.
Che was always studious and her
first attempt in Iitera ure was CRAFTY
Ing both to her and to her friends.
She is best known as the author of that
remsrkable book, "a Voice from the
South" The book Il now Out Of print,
a number of editions having becn ex-
hsusted, but 1t was reviewed and COM
mended upon in the highest terms by
the white press OF the country. Mrs
Cooper has been connected with the
Public Schools in Washington for
quite number Cfysars and is thor
Uughly familiar with the work. She
vii bring to her new pOsitian scnol-
srship and ripe experience. and a fa-
miliarity with the work which adnira-
bly, equip her for the duties which she
H to perform. Her appointment is a
most popular one.
The colored American., 1902-01-04
MRS. COOPER, PRINCIPAL.
Action of the Board of Education Taken
Saturday.
(EVENING STAR }

At g special meeting of the board of
educaIi Ii, held aC the Franklin build.
mg Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Anna J..
Cooper was appointed prinCipsl of the
CcI0red Righ School TO fl the vacancy
caused by fhe resignation OF Mr.. r n,
Terrell. who mas been appointed JUS
tlce of the pesce. The selection of
Mrs Cooper was made in strict accord
wi b the merit system. She has been
aD assistant principal for eome time,
and Ia said to be thoroughly qualified
for the place to which she has been
promoted.
Mrs Cooper was born in North Caro-
lima ABOUT forty years ago. She re
ceived her preparatory education at the
st. Augustine Normal aud Collegiate
Institute at Raleigh, n. G. where she
vas married to Rev George Cooper, a
ia ented clergy man uf the EptscOpal
Church. The young young wife wss
Jeff q widow after a brief season of
married life. Under the shadow Of
this great bereavement she entered
Oberltn College, and was graduated
with nigh hOnors in 1884 She was
the leader of her class in mathematical
studies, aud while yet pupil was as
signed as teacher of mathematics in
the lower classes. There he'd been
only one ether instance Of colOred
teacher IN the history Of Oberlin Col
lege.
The colored American., 1902-01-04
DRESS MAKING ACADEMY.

The Dc Lam Orton Famous French Perfec-
lion railor system Nine j. a. SmalIwood,
sole AGENT 1918 Madison street, northwest.
Morning clsss from a. Ia to / d. m.
Afternoon class TO p. m. daily.
Evenings from $50 to 10 o'clock.
MOI days, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress
makers and ladies who wish TO do their own
dressmsking.
Ak- WANTED-To learn the wonderful De
Lam Orion F. eDch Perfection Tailor System.
seamless Basques without one inch OF visible
seam, In i1'llng or goods, not even on the
shoulder. Successful dressma king requires as
much earnest progressive study as success
lul work In any Of the Professions No detail
Is TOO small TO be looked after. We teach yoa
70 make dresses with CT without seam and
guarantee perfect nts. and complete your
COT rse with q diploma.
P1ptls can enter II any time
The colored American., 1902-01-04
Prot. Gil be1t Here,

Prof. r A. Gilbert of Cambridge,
Mass. is visiting his wife aud children
who are spending the winter with Mise
NJ, V. Morton. at 1889 Florida avenue
northwest. Prof Gilbert is a gentle
man of exceptional culture end talent
and occupies position I'D one OF the
museums Of natural history OF Boston
as demonstrated. The honor is much OF
a distinction and only proves how little
the general public knowns OF the men
OF real merit who are making the most
substantial history for the race.
The colored American., 1902-01-04

resented ant they go as graduates to
ali parts of the world carrying the bal
ner of light. 1t was the writer
splessurs to be present at the Christ
mas exeTcises held at the Childrne's
Temporary Home on Howard Avenue,
northwest. The program began with
an insGIumen' al piece, followed with
prayer by the Rev. ID. e, Wlsemau of
the cOlored Lutheran church. After
the rendition OF several recitstions by
the boys ana girls, the Rsv. j E. Rau-
kin, president OF Howard University,
delivered al address to the children,
This was followed by an address by
The colored American., 1902-01-04
NEW SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mrs, Anna Cooper Chosen to Succeed
Mr.. K. H, Terrell.

At apecicl MEETING Of the board of
sducatipn, held Al The Frankiin Built
ing last Saturday, Mrs hnnaJ Cooper.
vice principal of the NJ street hiPh
scbool. was promoted to be principal, |,
70 succeed r. II, Terrell, resigned. Mr..
Terrell was recently appointed one of
the Justice. of the peace for the Dis
trjct. and his resignation was accepted
at the meeting held last Tuesday even
ing.
It was necessary to elect a successor
The colored American., 1902-01-04
HOWARD UNIVEsITY's WORK.
The Progress and Achievements of This
Institution. The Alma Mater of the
Bright Minds of the Race.

Too little is said about the great
work that is being done at Howard
University in the interests of the race.
Mankind Is sometimes forgetful of the
good that is being done to the world
is so awake looking for innovations
that they often overlook the solid
goods that are coming TO them daily
from such institutions as Howard
This great school has turned out more
graduates who have successfully en-
tered the professions than any universl-
ty of the kind In the United States, Il
Is prOtege of the Government. While
established primarily for the benefit Of
cOlored students. no race, or color is
barred. In fact 1t is said that at every
single term nearly every race-black
Snd white, japanese, etc. ARE all rep
The colored American., 1902-01-04

Rev. Father Dorothy of 81. August
ines Catholic church. Mr.. J. II.
Douglass rendered sweet music upon
his violin. Tne closing remalks Were
made bv Nr: John w. Douglass of the
board of cbIldren's guardians.
The colored American., 1902-01-04

WANTED-A Business Partner. man with $500
or more will find a good opportunity for business
investment. The business is well established and
he right man will be given employment in a
sponsible place For particulars, address, BHsi-
ness" care of this Office.
The colored American., 1902-01-04
DID YOU EVER THINK

That $1,000 per week Sick and sac 90 Accid-n
would be very good thing have around, il o.ily
Tor Pin Money Special Rates to all readers Of
this paper. Call or drop a postal to ..-
B. n. BAKER, General Agent,
For District of Columbia and Virginia
Royal Benefit Society,
Room 60 Loan and Trust BxiIding,
Cor. 9th and SITS. Washington D. c
The colored American., 1902-01-04

s,oRA E. DORSEY and Christine Dorsey. Type
~ writing, Copying and Stenographic work asat
isfactoriy performed at reasonable rates by. the
ly of the lie Droit Building, where the, will be
pleased to see their patrons and friends. Phone.
Main z4I8S. ..r.
The colored American., 1902-01-04
Read This.

lively complexion and long hair for IS cts by
using Nine. / urner's Mystic Complexion and
Scalp Soap Try it and if you are not pleased re-
turn the Soap and we will refund the rs cents.
MME NJ. C. TURNER,
1aoa Canal St. New Orleans. La.
The colored American., 1902-01-04
Wanted q Partner.
Agents wanted.

Active agents wanted in every city and to
In the United States for The Colored America
the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper pub
Iished. Write for terms. Address The Colored
American 4so c street. a. ~. WashinRton. D. @.
The colored American., 1902-01-04
Wanted,

partner with at least sIoo and knowledge OF
com position in a well established job and news
payer plant h chance 10 make big money This
s a populous and growing locality. people intelh
gent no competition, rare business opportunity
the right party. Chas. V. Monk. somerset
Bridge Bermuda
The colored American., 1902-01-04
WEDO NOT MOVE

WE DO NOT MOVE
Your furniture, hut we will loan you money
on II at reasonable rates and make the pay
ments to suit Jour convenience. Our en-
pIoyees are always awake q. ready TO &C
promptly upon yourapplIcation. Call 10 ses
as and be copVin ced. EVANS CO. 7O7.
g street. n. W
The colored American., 1902-01-04

FOR REET-A furnished or unfurn-
fsneu Room for rent at 626 st. ., r.
The colored American., 1902-01-04

ROOMS FOR RENTAL modern improve
ments. Gentleman preferred. I4oo I5st Ste. N. w.
The colored American., 1902-01-04

WANTED-Persons having rooms to rent IL faDsi-
lies TO young men young women can get ten
ants by advertising in this column
The colored American., 1902-01-04

TABLE BOARD.-GentIemen can find rooms
and board at 4o7 ~ arner street. N. w. he best
of services given at the most reasonable rates APP
ply for further information
The colored American., 1902-01-04
Help Wanted.

Do you want work 7 Dc J0U want job1 If so
advertise in these colI'u.I.s
The colored American., 1902-01-04

An active, energetic young man who has some
experience as collector and who can ride bicycle
can find employment at this Office il he desires to
pV0r
The colored American., 1902-01-04

Hyou have spare room that you would like 70
rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The
Colored American.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-18
.AII WRIGHT FOR MORE THAN HALF CENTURY"
SAW MILL PLANT FOR SALE.

BY virtue of authority given in de-
cree of Wake Superior court at April
term, 1902, in an action wherein ellen
Cram Machine Company was plaintiff and
A. T. Satterfeld, j. r. Carter, assignee,
and others, were defendants, we Will sell
on Thursday, the 18th day of May, 1902,
at IL O'Clock, m, on the premises OF
John Brown, near Holly Springs, Wake
county, N c., saw mill plant and fix
lures, consisting of steam engine and
boiler and fixtures for same. saw mill
carriage and frame and circular saw ana
fixtures, also shafting, boxes, betting and
other apparatus used in running and OPP
Grating said saw mill plant; said saw mil
plant and fixtures being the same as that
heretofore operated by A. I. Satterlield
near Holly Springs, N. c.
The terms of sale are cash, but proper
parties can make suitable arrangements
for part cash and balance on time.
This May 5th, 1902.
H. E. NORRIS,
J. N. HOLDING,
Commissioners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
$40,000,000
PROFIT ON
$25,000,00O
Steel Underwriting Syndicate
Gets Its Fourth Dividend Of
Sl0,000,OOO Yesterday.

New York, Oct 2.-Another distribu-
tion OF profits TO the fortunate members
OF the underwriting syndicate of the
United States Steel Corporation was made
yesterday. Checks were sent out by j. p.
Morgan & Co. for an amount aggregating
$40 200. 900, which comes as the fourth divi-
dent OF per cent. Altogether $40, 100000
I'm profits has been cleared by his syn
dicate so far. and at least SIS, ,OOo.O 900 more
is expected
The last distribution OF profits occurred
on Aug IL At that time three dividends
OF per cent each had been declared on
the $500, 100000 which the syndicate stood
ready 10 furnish. This amount was to
guarantee the success of Mr.. Morgan's
plan TO form the billion dollar steel
trust
The underwriting agreement was formed
in February. 1901. and preliminary call
of $25, 900. 900 in cash was made. That was
all that the syndicate was asked TO sup
ply. Within few months after the COM
pany was hoated the 100000 in cash
was returned and then began the distri-
button Of profits.
Most of the 100000 cash available
will remain In New York and will assist
in relieving money market stringency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
PROVIDENCE, DEPARTMENT
The FREE PUBLIC EVENING SCHOOL S
THE COTTON EVENING SCHOO.
WI
Monday Evening, OCt. 9th, 1902, at 7:3O o'clock
of
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av al
Brancha ave AN
Gramm school build
Hbews)
Doyl avenue Gramm hoob
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building
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most
THE EVENING HIGH SCHOOL
Opened Sept 10Th i'm the English High School Bldg
supernte


cerned but we are mining more coal
now"
President Fowler. of the Ontario and
Western dismissed the reports of inter-
ference by the Federal administration as
absurd.
President Olyphant of the Delaware and
Hudson. the dean Of all the coal opera
tors and the only coal road president who
Is independent Of J. Pierpont Morgan.
said:
There is no change in the situation
as far as I can see"
He laughed at the report that Secre-
tary OF War Root had come to this city
10 try 20 end the strike by conferring with
Mr. Morgan.
a member OF the firm of ] T. Morgan
a. Co. after comforting with Mr. Morgan.
made emphatic denial OF the report that
Secretary OF War Root had consulted with
him about the coal strike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02

vISC0 makes as, 5s Se,s grip The pSsys pro.
ter and prevents glazing. For sale by
BROWN BROS. CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
cHAPTrR X.

Not for many months did the voyage
ory OF the bevy of passengers who watch
cd the lights OF Guaymas fading away
astern that April night. All had been
hustle and gayety aboard during her hour
OF sheltered anchorage. Senor de la Cruz
had verified the captains verdict and
hands 20 drink to a joyous and pros
porous voyage for his beloved daugn-
ters. their duenna and his little niece.
their cousin from Hermosillo. "All
hands would have included the ships
company had the captain permitted so
hospitable was the Mexican. and indeed
was intended 10 include every soul on
the passenger list. most Of them boarding
the boat at Guaymas. The Senor Colonel
Turnbull was formally presented to the
6enor de Ia Cruz and by him 10 his charm
ing family and their many friends. but
the junior officer. on the score OF recent
and severe Illness, had begged TO be ex-
cused.
Loring stood alone at l-.e taffrail lis
tening In thoughtful silence to the sound
of revelry within the brightly lighted
cabin, while the hoarse screeching OF the
'scape pipe drowned all othsr voices and
proclaimed the impatient haste OF the
skipper TO be OF Straight. but often
storm swept. was the southerly run to
la Paz, over the desolate shore OF the
long arid peninsula. and the green surges
were rolling higher every moment and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
MAI. GEN. ROE
Commander Of New York Na-
tIona| Guard Seriously Injured.

New York. oct. 2.-Major-Gene
Charles r. Roe. commanding the state
National guard. met with a serious ac-
cident while horseback riding near his
country hone at Highland Fails. n. Y.
While passing the summer home OF J..
Pierpont Morgan the generals horse
stumbled. throwing him TO the ground
with great force Gen. Roe's head struck
against a rock. rendering him uncon-
scious
Tie was still lying senseicss IN tho road
when a passerby found him. lie was re-
moved to his.hcme and DR.. G'ennon. OF
the Cadet hospital. at West Point. was
summoned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02

IA Cruz There r. something back OF
sending this Firl 10 San Francisco Hush!
Here fhc comes"
With her arms thrown about the drop
ing girl. the stewardess came slowly
cading her 10 the doorway. The swing
Ing portals had slammed shut In the last
plunge Of the Iiaho. and as the buoynnt
,raft rose high on the next biliow Turn
bull and Lorlng both turned TO open
hem. The llght shown full on their cain.
ioldierly faces az the atewardess thanked
them. and the shrinking child lifted up
hcr frightened eyes FOR one brief moment.
vlanccd quickly from one 20 the other.
then. with n low cry. slipped limp and
scrselcss. through the woman's arms and
fell In a dark heap upon the deck.
cTo be conunued.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
eos O ga SIXTY YEARS.

Ans WiNSLOw'E SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
,,,luons OF raothers for thcir' chiidrnr
while tecthing. with perfect success. IL
.oo.bes the chiii Softens the gums a.
isy, All main cures wind collie ..nd IL IL,
vest remedy for Diarrohca. IL will relieve
the poor litte sufferer Immediately. sold
nv druggists in ~vefy part OF the world
Twentv-fye cents a bottle. BE sure and
ssk fo- Mrs. winsiows Gcothing Syrap."
snd tak. nc other hnS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
SAYS MEN WILL GO BACK.

"The operators will make not the
slightest deviation from the course they
have ma apped out The situation Is now
up 90 the miners. There Is no possibility
OF anybody interfering I'm Washington or
anywhere else 10 force the operators 90
change their plan.
II want 90 say emphaticalfy that the
prospects for an immediate ending OF
the strike are satisfactory. BY that |
mean that the men will go back TO work.
Understand plainly that there will be no
concessions on our part.
About the report that Secretary Root
came here 20 bring about a settlement
Of the strike I do not believe that he
came 10 this city for any such purpose.
President Underwood OF the Eric. said
There is 70 change In the situaticn
SO far as a strike settlement 10 con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY,
HATHAwAv sRorHsRs.
60 BURCGSS STREET.

extend q cordial Invitation TO cur friends
and tho public to call and examine it.
We have wnat is considered by experts
and from . sanitary point Is perfect.
With ou present facilities We are pre-.
psrsn N nnes e9 ana sSail nor be abI,rrd 81
refuse any work.
We solicit your patronage and guar