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The colored American., 1902-03-01
Those who Weld the Pen.

q. II. Phillips, Jr., in cleverly writ
ten let or TO the 8 ar of u on, sugg SITS
the organization of q G. lored AssOci-
sted Press and THU ks an arrangements
could be made to publish the leading
Negro weeklles as dailies. The ;hems
may not be feasible at this moment, but
1t must come in the course OF time. It
is well for ambitious young men like
Mr., Phil ips to keep such ventures In
the public mind and mould sentiment
toward journ site advancement. In
the meantime, the weeklies shCu'd be
given a support that will peve the way
toward moe pretentious eff ,rts.
8 B. Turner h returned to the
newspaper fold as editor of The Moni-
tor st Chicago.
Corrs spondent Charles Steward is on
tho Southern circuit, eatir e "chicking"
with the preachers en- route.
Rev. E. w. Lsmp.on is the author of
of an interesting pamphlet entitled,
rs lcred Dynamite on Baptism"
e Arm ii Skillman, of BIanchester,
Ohio, is preparing OOk OF biography
entitled, "GIeAt N gro American s"
The Broad Axe has resppeared at
Pittsburg and says 1t haa come to stay
The editor talks as If he consumes a II
o. ginger at each meal,
n oIS Ioh L
need to beat the other Z. low to the mot
that the business mOn esr of the A. NJ.
E. Church had 'leake d out"
T. H. Ma one, the sweet singer from
do wn where the cotton blossoms grow,
wrote a touching poem of consolation
to Rev, w. J White In memory of the
to Mrs. White, who died fortnight
ago.
l w. Clark, Katherine D. Tillman,
and E. 3 Rirney, comp, tent lady writ
cts, compose the editorial staff of the
Church Evsngel. a new church paper
that has recently made its appearance
In Englewood.
PhIl II. Brown. perIpatetic. ub'qui-
tOus and irrepressible, bobs to the sur
face at Evansville, Ind, as editor aud
publisher of q bre ~ sheet called "The
NegrOp, Titan II is Brownesoue and
looks as ''husky" as ITS rotund' progen
itor.
The True Reformer is a sprightly lit
Ie sheet published at Littleton, N. Q.
and edited by Mr.. w T. Young. 1t is
full of entertaining and instructive mst-
Ger. The issue of February I2, bore on
its front page speaking likenesses of
Historian e A Johnson and Editor E.
e, Cooper.
Editor Lewis o Sumuersett. of the
Red Bank, N. J. Mail and Express
writes q poem ST want to see warmer
dsys." It is not clear whether the days
are cold upsthere sfromseastss,winds OF
becsuse subscribers are. slow to pay and
The colored American., 1902-03-01

The friends of 1he Colored American
when wanting to purchase copy OF II
will do it a great favor by calling on Il Q
nearest news star d and purchasing a
copy, If the newsdealer does not keep
1t, insist that he procure 1t for you.
This notice is written for the reason
The colored American., 1902-03-01
HARTFORD HAPPENINGS.
Rev. j. Edward Mason Talks
Hopefully Of 6be Neero's Future
Social and Religious Siftings.

OOCIoA CAAS$ 49,
Hartford. Conn, Special:-The ser
,,oas at the A. M. E u Oh Churco Sun
dsv. were of a very high order. In the
mornings Rev. R F Wheeler of the
TaIcott Street Congregation al Church
,rea he'd an instructive sermon on ire
rurspit Of religion under difficulties and
the triumph against htndrancss. The
-os,or exchanged pulpits with Rev.
wbeeler IN the morning. Rev. cooper 5
R,hIe Glass met at p m.
The Sir Knights and Daughters OF
ropor known as the international v
A. of Niienes h Id their evangeilstlc
oo-v,ces in honor of Moses DIX IN the
fonnder OF the above society, aI the
zion church Sunday evening; rev
C,oner 4, Ilvered the eulogy Mr DIX
on d,,d lest November. Mrs Hattie
thompson, Of Bellevue street. is 81 Il
confined to her home since ner heceh0
mness The son of Mr.. STACY Gre, ly of
HuntIy street Is very SICK.
Hartford, Conn, Special.-ReV' Dr'
Ismes Edward Mason. professor OF 30
c,ology and political economy al 'he
Livingston College and INDUSTRIAL
School. Salisbury, N c., delivered al
oddrass on Darkest America aLo tne
Way Out" at the mems meeting unoer
the auspices of the local Y. NJ. y a.
~ the Hartford Opera House. 1here
wss q large attendance which incluoeu
.or colored men. DR.. Mason told OF
his mex pressibl, qualification" at the
onnortunity to address HartIord Su
d,svoe and told two or three storles' one
- ~, about ]: ffeTson Davis, who
ba,ng shown q picture OF Negro lying
ss,eep on a bale OF cotton, Wonoefeo
,yhat vould happen when he W ke up
uasnoke of the wonderful transforma-
tion Of the race since generation SEo'
Tpo Negro has Increased 5000 OOO TO
10 600 600 a proof the superior 1ecuh-
d,tv of the race. The speaker discussed
tho snbiects of amalgsmatton ano ah-
sorntion and sa that the Negro pre-
f0r-ad tn remain where ne was ano
where he was better acquainted. Mr.
usson told save al stories TO STOW now
tbe rsI,siou of the Negro has advanced
go ,ba var. Statistics showed 200
eoo .tndents In 200 Institutes Of second
lserning, 900 doctors, 800 lawyers and
AOO,otbors who have written 1900 books
Negroes own sSOO.OOO 600 worth OF
property upon which they pay taxes
DIR Mason said that the condition OF
the Negro was the usstion not, his
color. He thought the Negro was Ca
psble of the highest civiIz 'lion. There
was the usual service of song and pray :
Ga preceding DIR. Mason's address and
FIJI Kenyon sang ''The Holy City,
quite effectively.
The colored American., 1902-03-01
The Colored American,
459 c Street, Northwest.
Washington, D. Q.

sfter not only be distinguished as hay
ing visited and being g, oialIy en- ;ertsin-
d by Queen Victoria, the late SOVEREIGN
# England. but as one of the greatest
living poetesses.
The colored American., 1902-03-01
Ernest Hogan Sends Challenge

Ernest Hogan, the well known Ne
gro song writer and comedian, went 70
Prince Cupid KalaDiane les offi a fe"
days ago and alleges that he Was insult
ed By the Prince. After leaving the Of
fee of the Prince, he had OF 8 OF his
friends chsllenge the Prince to duel
The colored American., 1902-03-01

The Col Ired American Can be Purchased
at All News Stands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
PAWTUxET VALLEY

Rev l.. l.. Henson, D. D., pastor of the
Cranston st. Baptist church. Providence,
gave an interesting address 10 a large
and appreciative audience last evening at
the Quidnick Baptist church.
Yesterday St. Joseph's day was observ-
ed by the pupils Of the convent connected
with st. Johns church at Arctic Centre
with very interesting exercises. Rev. Fr.
Bourgeois, pastor of the church. was re-
membered by the children, who presented
him with a handsome boquet and SEQ
gold piece The children, dressed I'm holl-
day attire marched from the convent 10
st. Johns hall at 10 O'Clock, where a mu-
sical and literary program was rendered.
The exercises concluded with n drill by
sixteen pupils.
Howard Walker of Rverpoint has ac-
cepted position with the Gorham Mfg
Co.
The mid-week prayer service of the
Centreville NJ +. church was held last
evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
George r. Wood.
Irving Hudson formerly connected with
the Hoxie Bros. Co. has accepted a posi-
ton with the whitford Grocery Co.
Court Warwick, Foresters OF America,
held an interesting meeting at it's head
quarters at Riverpoint last evening
St Cecilia choir, connected with ST.
Johns church, Arctic Centre, will meet
this evening for the rehearsal OF new
Easter music.
The Benevolent society Of the Phenix
NJ l.. church held its annual meeting ia
the church parlors last evening and
elected the old board of officers. Previous
10 the business meeting an oyster supper
was served
Mr.. Ozias ID. Tillinghast OF Natck,
master mason for Mcssrs. y. II. and R.
knight FOR tho past ~ years, has resign
ed 10 accept tho position OF general mama
ger of the Aurora Mining Go. OF Alaska.
Evangolnc Circle, the Kings Daugh-
ters, met last evening at the residence of
Mrs Harry Bigwood At Riverpoint and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing term: Leader, Mrs. H. Bigwood;
Vice leader. Miss Amy Clarke secretary,
Miss Mary Loverdley; treasurer. Miss
Jeanette Smith.
The Coventry Womens club met at it's
headquarters at Anthony, yesterday af-
ternoon and listened TO an interesting pa
per on Women OF the American Revo-
luton" by the president OF the club,
Mrs Alfred Arnold.
A gang OF men are busy this week re-
pairing the roadbed OF the Riverpoint-
Providence electric line. The frost In the
ground has spread the rails I'm many
places and caused several accidents of
late.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
A PROTEST
Against Dismissal Of Supsrln-
tendsndsnt Of Public Schools.

The following resolutions have been
adopted by the Rhode Island Women's
club:
Whereas. This club recognizes the great
value 20 the city OF the services OF Or.
Horace s. Tarbell. for nearly is years the
superintendent OF the public schools OF
Providence. 10 whom-the club believes
- largely due the excellence Of the citys
present public school system and
Whereas, There Is good reason 20 be-
lieve also that the utmost harmony exists
az a rule between the superintendent and
the teachers, and that the patrons of the
schools In general approve OF the schools
and their management; and
Whereas. SO far as is known 90 this
club no valid reason has been given for
a change I'm the superintendent other than
Dr. Tarbell lis out of touch with the
school commttee"--a state OF affairs not
necessarily discreditable 10 DR.. Tarbell
therefore, be IL
Resolved, That this club deeply re-
grets the recent action of the school
committee in declaring that the best in
terests of the schools require that there
should be a change I'M the office OF SUI
perintendent" and hereby enters it's pro-
test against that action, and against the
arbitrary and unwarrantable method pur-
sued by the committee IN taking the ac-
tlOu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
EAST PROVIDENCE.

This morning Mrs. Daniel Manchester,
OF Vine street. called at police head
quarters and reported that a well dressed
young man had enticed her little son
into a clump OF bushes while he was ON
his way 10 school.
The little fellow was accosted by the
man who, by the offer OF "a coin, asked
the boy 20 deliver a note for him, and
at the same time pointed I'm the direc-
tion OF the house, and to reach it the boy
was Obliged 20 pass through bushes.
The man followed close behind the boy.
but citizen saw the maneuvers and he
too followed. and this evidently fright
ened the fellow away for he asked the
boy TO wait moment before he delivered
the message, but the fellow failed TO re-
turn. The police have a good description
OF the chap.
Early this morning a policeman was
called TO coal yard near the police sta
tion 10 quell disturbance between a
young man named Barney and an older
one named Congdon.
A man known TO all by the title OF
'the old man Tanner" was found asleep
in the yard OF No. school this morning
by Chief of Police Adams. Tanner was
SO much under the influence of liquor that
he could not be arraigned.
a kduk bl. nOonlufIlS an
cobbler I'm the Leslie building late yester-
day afternoon. and before they finished
succeeded I'm breaking the glass in the
windows and door OF his shop.
Jessie. daughter of Town Clerk William
Il. Smyth, was given surprise by her
young friends at her home on Mauran
avenue last evening.
At the meeting of Riverside lodge, n.
OF p, last evening, the rank OF knight was
conferred upon one candidate and one
application for membership was received.
Visitors from Howard. Burnside and
Pythias lodges were entertained
The Favorte Whist club met with Mrs.
Rufus Wrghtington last evening and the
winners were Mrs. Durfee Cook. Mrs
James Miller and Mrs. Wrightlngton. At
the conclusion OF the game a supper was
served, the decorations being pink and
green.
In the center OF the table was a large
guess" doll which was won by Mrs.
Daniel II. Hagan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
PRESENTED LOVING CUP.

At a dinner OF the Anawan club at the
Crown last night handsome and massive
silver loving cup was presented TO Mr..
William r. Randall. ex-president and
principal founder OF this gentlemens
hunting and fishing association which
has it's picturesque and attractive club
house out in Rehoboth. The dinner was
given by the members of the executive
committee; the cup was the gist of the
club in recognition OF the regard in which
the ex-presdent is held and OF his long
and earnest labors i'm organization and
development. The cup is OF special de-
sign, suited to the hunting tastes of the
givers and the recipient, and appropriate
ly inscribed. Aside from the speech of
presentation by Judge Sweetland, the
present president, and a full response by
Mr.. Randall, there was no formal speech
making but the evening was pleasantly
filled with impromptu remarks, merry
anecdotes and some discussion of plans
for the coming season at the club house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "a hours. Arrived:
Steamers, Rhode Island. Appleby; Pc
quot. Case. Geo w. Clyde. Chittenden.
New York; Bay Queen, Bowen, Fall Riv-
er and return; City of Newport. Rickert-
son. Newport and return; tugs r. Il. Lit
tie, Minnie, Geo. S. Tice: barges Emma.
Walton. William McClave. Sailed;
Steamers Geo. w. Clyde; Rhode Island.
N Y: Powhatan. Baltimore. Astraca, Ja-
maica tugs r. B. Little, Richmond. Min
ME; barges Kentucky. Ada l.. Tice, Ma
jestic.
The steamer Virginia had not arrived
at her dock up 10 noon today Nor had
Agent Pitts heard from her, but IL is pre-
sumed that she put in to some port dur
ing the early part Of the night ON account
of the storm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
WARREN.

4 special service was held at So Mark .
parish house last night. These services
are being held Wednesday and Friday
evenings during lent.
The Girls Friendly society Of the ST.
Marks church viii meet tonight I'm the
parish rooms.
The Warren Artillery minstrels held
their first practice meeting In Armory
hall last night. Mr. Munroe OF Riverside
IL drilling the boys
several new houses are being erected
at the Parker mill district.
Amity Lodge. l. .. O. F., met and
transacted routine business last night
Sowamsett Lodge. A. o. u. w. viii
meet and transact routine business to-
night.
Mr. Edward Barker and family have re-
moved 90 New York state.
The first meeting Of the new town coun-
cii was held last night IN the district
count room Several important matters
were discussed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

a match betwene Ryan and Jack Brien,
hut tho men failed 10 agree on terms.
William Clearwater 90 E.llwood CITY.
Pa, won his NTH game last night I'm the
pool tournament at the Montaulk billiard
hall. Brooklyn by defeating W. l.. Nc
Cune OF Boston, 125 20 1Og. McCune IS
champion OF New England Clearwater
stu holds the lead in the tournament.
without having suffered a defeat.
Last nights contest I'm the six days go-
as-you- please foot race opened with sew
en- teams on the track, six having drop
ped out since Tuesday night. The pace
was good and the inferior teams arc be-
ing weeded out. The siandine is as fol-
lows: Ashley and Crook. 5G.23: Mulaney
and Henry. 55.l9; Ashley and Casey, 5515;
Foley brothers, 1924; O'Neil and Gordon.
532l; Collins and Haywood, 5a4; Jackson
and son, 522l.
Frank Erne OF Buffalo and George Nc
Fadden OF New York have signed articles
10 fight before the Southern Athletic
club OF Louisville Ky, April n. for the
lightweight championship Of the world.
The Erne-Gardner fight. scheduled 10
take place last night at Chicago, is now
slated for Friday night. The postpone
ment was due 10 the fact that Gov.
armory for prize ring purposes. Instead
of the 7th regiment armory, a large hall
has been secured.
Boxing legislation for the session OF
1902 has been completely knocked out IN
New York state. The Dooling bill. which
permits sparring exhibitions under The
amateur athletic union OF the United
States, is In the assembly committee OF
rules, from which IL will never emerge
Speaker Nixon made this announcement
today and Mr. Dooling has abandoned all
hope. 's did everything possible TO pass
my bill" said Mr.. Dooling II let the ten
der-hearted increase the weight OF the
gloves from five 10 eight ounces. / let the
people who were afraid we would pay
gate money TO professionals change the
text SO that only medals could be COM
peted for. IL was no use. There is an In
sane prejudice against boxing and IL Is
useless this year TO try and remove II.
There will come a day, however, football
may be considered manslaughter and
then the eyes OF the people will be open
ed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
EASTERN LEAGUE D0INGS.

It is learned that Winters and Parent
OF the Boston American league club sign
ed bona-fide agreements I'm good faith to
play I'm Cincinnati this season. Since then
both men have been prevailed upon to
sign contracts again with the Boston
club. Parent was formerly OF the Provi-
dence team.
A company to be known as the Buffa-
10 baseball and amusement company was
formed at Buffalo, yesterday TO take up
the local Eastern league franchise George
Stallings OF Detroit is a stockholder 1T IS
said he will be given a free hand In the
management of the team
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
CAN'T KEEP 1T UP.
Can't Deceive Providence Peo-
pie Very Long They Learn
Quickly.

II Is sometimes an easy matter 20 fool
the public but you can't keep IL up very
long. They arc sure to find you out. and
every time n man is fooled another skep-
tic is made. We are naturally skcptical
when reading a published statement Civ
IN by some stranger residing i'm far
away place, but the circumstances arc
entirely different whom home endorsement
is presented Tho testimony Of local citi-
zens renders deceit Impossible 1t is so
easy for you 10 investigate. Read this
case:
Mrs. William sprague. living at iS Gill
more street. says; For five years was
bothered more or less with n persistent
aching pain and sorcncss through my
ioins and kidneys. At times my back
achcd so bad that could hardly move
and stopping hurt me acutely doc
tored ana tried different remedies. but
none did me any permanent good until I
USED Doan's Kidney Pills The result Of
the treatment quickly relieved me or the
backachc and improved my general
health. Doan's Kidney pills arc a re-
liable kidney rvmedy and have told my
friends about them on every occasion
which presented itself"
For sale by all dealers. Price. nifty
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. n. ".
sole agents for the United states
Remember the name. Dosn's. and take
no ether.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
Providence Man will Challenge Winner
Of Wrestling Match--G Great Ball Player
ne--Eastern League Doings.

Prof Frank Herrick Is fast coming TO
the front In New York city not only as
an athletic instructor. but also as
wrestler who promises TO achieve interna-
tionaI honors.
lie has issued a standing challenge 10
the winner OF the Harvey Parker-George
Bothner contest. In New York city Sat-
urday evening. Parker is the well-known
Brockton man and Bothner is athletic in
structor at the Knickerbocker Athletic
club. New York city. They met early I'm
the winter. the conditions being that Par
ker should secure two falls in an hour,
but he failed. The contest Saturday
evening. which is for a purse OF $500. will
be tn finish.
The challenge of Prof. Herrick. and he
IS native OF Providence, where he has a
host OF friends-and throughout the state,
tools for purse OF $1,000. each side to
post 500 and percentage OF the gate re-
ceipts His ability is acknowledged and
as to financial backing he can have all he
wants right in this city
Negotiations are pending for contest
in Fall River early next month between
Prof. Herrick and John j. Little, pro-
tege OF Mr.. Parker OF Brockton.
Prof. Herrick will arrive in the city
on April and remain for n few days.
assured OF warm welcome by his
friends
Tom Jenkins the champion wrestler.
was bit hot yesterday when he read the
letter from Pienng I'm the various papers.
II think that he Is using lot of hot
air. says Jenkins. II have been ready
at all times 10 make n match with him
at~ any style or place. In regard TO
wrestling me three 45-minute bouts, that
will be acceptable 10 me, or / Will agree
20 throw him twice I'm an hour III he
wants a match ha will have no trouble
I'm arranging one with me. Any place
or time he names j Will accept, and he
has got to do so next week when / meet
him at New York, or forever shut his
mouth. / am to end my theatrical en-
gagements this week. as i have some
thing better in view After 1 have seen
Piening / will return To Cleveland To
meet the board OF trustees of the Ohio
insane asylum. III / am successful in
showing them that there are ways to
handle an insane patient without hurt
ing him there is a good position In IL
for me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
GENERAL GOSSIP.

Last evening philadelphia Jack"
O'Brien knocked out Ed Denfass OF the
same city in the NTH round. The bout
was all in oBrien's favor In the third
round he ioored Denfass. who took the
limit OF the count. From that time ON
the nth round the English champion put
him out for good.
The steam yacht Mandalay, formerly
the Columbia, has been sold by Mont
gomery Rollins OF Boston 10 Ir. II. T..
Greene OF Portsmouth, n. III.
James Mcclure. during several wears
catcher for the Brooklyn National lcagltc
team, signed contract yesterday To play
with the Detroit American league team
this season.
Michael Donlin. a former member OF the
Baltimore baseball club. pleaded guilty at
Baltimore. yesterday. 10 two indictments
charging him with assault. and was SEN
fenced TO six months i'm jail and fined $50
The Lenox Athletic club OF Boston will
hold a boxing meeting tomorrow night
There will be four bouts. Hughy O'Brien
Of Somerville and Kid Hesseil OF Provi-
dence viii meet In a preliminary, and
there will he special bouts between I.u-
ther Manual and Beheld Walcott: Joe
Williams and Jimmie Stone and Patsy
Haley and lIughy McPadden.
Tommy Ryan has accepted a PROPOSE
tion 20 box Johnny German ~ New York
before the National Sporting club OF Lon-
don for s5sO0 side. coronation week The
National sporting club tried to arrange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
PUBLIC HEARING


senate thamhcr,
prOvidence. March 10, 1902.
The committee on Agriculture OF tho
Senate Will hear all persons interested I'm
An act In amendment Of Sections l. 10. n
and ~ Of the General Laws. entitled 'Of
the ". T. State BOARD OF Agriculture" IN
day. March -. 1907. upon The rising ~ tho
Senate.
WM -. CROSS. chairman.
r.. j.. OWEN. Actiug Clcgk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

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