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The colored American., 1902-08-09
To Teach al TUskeRee

Miss MonzelIa J. Lucas, who is now
visiting her sister, Mrs.W. E. Grubbs OF
Detroit, Texas, has been appointed
teacher of drawing at Tuskegee Nor
NAL and Industrial Institute, for which
place she will leave the latter part or
August. After graduating from the
High School of Bradford, Pa, her
home, in 1892, with high honors, MISS
Lucas began the study of art under
private instruction. In 1897 she re-
ceived an appointment from the GOV.
ernor of Pennsylvania to three years
Scholarship at the School OF Indus
trial Arts of the Pennsylvania Museum
at Philadelphia, where she made me
record as an art student. She exhlD-
tied some of her work at the StaCe
Teachers Association last month' dI
Austin, Texas, and it proved to be the
principal attraction of the session.
Several good judges Of art said It was
the best tn " had seen. Miss Lucas Is
an especially useful young lady, haVlng
several accomplishments. She IS
good musician, an excellent dressma-
ker, and has had experience as teach-
er in the public schools Miss Lucas
is a young lady of whom we should
feel proud. for she is destined TO De OF
great service to the race.
The colored American., 1902-08-09
DRESS MAKING ACADEMY.

The de Lam OrtOn Famous French Psrfec.
Eion Tailor System Nine j. A. Smallwood,
sole Agent 1913 Madison street, northwest,
Morning class from y q. M TO d. NJ
Afternoon class to p. m. daily,
Evenings from 7.SO to 10 o'clock.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dres
makers and ladies who wish to do their oW
drsssmRking.
ASrWANTED-To learn the wonderful De
Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System.
Seamless Basques without one inch of visible
seam, in lining or goods, not even on the
shoulder, Successful dressma liking requires as
much earnest progressive study as success
lul work in any or the professions. No detail
Is too small to be looked after. Weteach you
10 make dresses with or without seam and
guarantee perfect fits, and complsts your
course with diploma.
Pupils can enter at any time
The colored American., 1902-08-09

Egypt, they knew but little, If
any, of the arts and sciences. Ar
chitecture in all Of it's branches was un-
known to them. They lived in tents.
and did not know how to construct
the rudest dwellings. They were in
many respects a race of wanderers.
In Egypt, they learned something Of
the civilization OF the dark race.
They stood in admiration before the
magnificent structures born of the
brain and skill of the Egyptian artis-
an. They saw great temples of learn
ing, and supped at the intellectual
feast furnished by the Alexandrian Ii
brary; they sat upon the banks Of the
Nile in silent admiration OF the
mighty intellect that wrought the form
and features Of the Sphinx. They
the shadows of the mighty Pyramids
and looked upon these imperishable
monuments OF African genius.
1t was after their mighty deliver
ance that we find them displaying any
knowledge of construction. In Sa-
cred History, we are told that Moses
by Divine command erected taberna-
Gle in the Wilderness which Is situ-
dlCu uu0 Od6J anu WSSJ
May it not be true that God who
moves in a mysterious way, His won
ders to perform" has ordained that
the Hebrews by reason Of their period
Of bondage learned the magnificent
civilization of Egypt which they af-
forwards gave to the outer world, so
also may we, who were brought to this
land of bonage, learn from our oppres-
sors their arts, sciences and civiliZa-
ton that after we have passed through
our Red Sea of trouble, sorrow and
disappointments, He will lead us by
the rainbow of promise to that plane
of moral, mental and material great
ness where we will some day enrich
the world with q civilization as exalt-
ed as that attained many centuries
ago by our forefathers in Africa? That
from us, as from them, through count
less ages, the isles and continents of
thought may receive their dews and
rains. and produce a luxuriant growth
of science and art unknown since the
time when Egypt was the school mis-
tress of the world.
There is no better evidence of peo-
ple's material prosperity than a
healthy church and religious growth.
With the rapid multiplication of in
dividual Shomes of beauty and COM
fort, there are multiplied Holy Tenn
pies of worship; meeting places Of the
spirit Of man with the spirit Of his
blessed Redeemer, to receive His holy
The colored American., 1902-08-09

counsel; teaching mankind how to live
to receive the Everlasting reward
promised by Him in the sermon on the |
Mount.
In every city, town, village, rural |
district, and hamlet is to be seen build |
ings for Christian worship, many of |
which are splendid and costly edifices |
erected out OF the earnings and finan- |
ceering Of the American black man, |
and the many and costly institutions of
learning established and maintained
from the same source.
| The many mutual benefit associa-
tions providing for the sickness, for
burial and the payment Of endowments
after death is another source of mate
rial prosperity Of the race which is not
considered in estimating the black
mans welfare. There are institutions
of necessity, the organization and
maintenance Of which have engaged
some of the best brain, financial skill
and integrity Of the race. Besides ad-
ding much to relieve the sick by pay
ing sick benefits and assuming burial
expenses; these benefit associations
pay to the legal representatives Of
deceased member a sum, which in
many instances, constitutes a large
eprcentage Of their worldly posses
sions.
But as one Of the general officers Of
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, it may not be amiss for me to
present some figures showing the
membership, numerical strength of the
church and valuation of church prop
erty. Under the holy guidance OF
thirteen consecrated Bishops, twelve
faithful general officers, six thousand
three hundred and forty-three self
sacrificing ministers of God, sixteer
thousand, two hundred and twenty-si1
studious local preachers; eighty-eigh
thousand, three hundred and fifty-fOu
loyal communicant members; fifty
eight thousand earnest prObationists
four hundred and thirty thousand
. nine hundred and twenty-eight officers
: teachers and scholars; one million
, six hundred and fifty-nine thousand
seven hundred and sixty-fiVe adherents
!. we have a total of two million, tw
- hundred and ffty-nine thousand, ST
: hundred and seVenty-one.
- We also have five thousand, one hun
: dred and fifteen churches, two thou
" sand and seventy-five parsonages; fol
= ty-one universities, seminaries an
high schools, valued at ten million
three hundred and sixty thousand do
!, lars, which shows the progress and de
!; velopment of this branch of Method
! ism. The A. NJ. q. Church is perfec
. government in all it's ramificat1ons
= The immortal Charles Sumner one
y said, at was demonstrated that tn
h colored people were capable OF sell
9 government
The colored American., 1902-08-09
THE KEYSTONE PARK.

Tho Keystone Park, Suitland Md, will be open
and ready for business June Ist. A commodious
house with large and impro ed premises. plenty
of fresh water with garden and chickens where
number OF select couples or people can be ac
cOmmodated. Everything is strictly frst-class
The Route SIS Cars to the new Pennsy lvanis
ave-, bridge and for those who drive, follow tbs
straight road and watch the signs. Private parties
will be met at the bridge conveyances. For those
who desire to spend the heated term arrangements
will be made for trips morning and evening.
For further information apply at 443 ST., 8. W
The colored American., 1902-08-09
SUNNI MER RESORTS,

First-class counry board for colored people
atloWest ra, ,es, Plenty shade, fruit, milk, fresh
vegetables. Good home cooking. Free trans
lars and to have some one meet you at cars, Ad-
dress Mrs Mary C. Mitchell, Cloverly P. q.
Montgomery Co. Md.
The colored American., 1902-08-09

If the Republicans lose the House
this fall. Mr.. Crumpacker will shed no
tears. for he has warned the party
that it will have rocky road In over
coming Democratic maJor1ttes when
Southern white vote is equal to three
IN the North, .>.. ..- q .- ,----l-
The colored American., 1902-08-09
The Co1ored American
Big jim Parker IN Town.
WASHING DC.

Mr. James B Parker, the here OF the
Buffalo tragedy, is in the city, where
he will spend few weeks resting up
from q long tour in the South ana
w eet. All letters and correspondence
can be sent to him in this city in care
of The Colored American, Il,
The colored American., 1902-08-09
WANTED-A POSITION.

An intelligent young man who is taking COL
lege course desires a position as bookkeeper,
copgist or any kind of cfti2e work. Salary no OBJ
ject Address w" care this Office.
The colored American., 1902-08-09
COTTAGES FOR SALE.

-Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street. be-
tween Washington and La Fayette Streets, In the
very best locality, newly, painted and papeTed all
the atest improvements easy terms. For further
particulars address ]. HarryHughes Cape May, N. ,
The colored American., 1902-08-09

II you have a spare room that you would like to
rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The
Colored American. 30 al
The colored American., 1902-08-09
Inprove ebe Hair and Comp1ex;ii,o,ini..

Singleton Pharmacy goth and carries full line
of Ozono preparations with his toilet articles and
sundTiss,
The colored American., 1902-08-09
Convincing Evidence.

Continued from First paee.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
A Recent Visitors Opinion.

A recent visitor from West Virginia
was so fovorably impressed with this
town and it's social conditions that upon
his return he contributed the following
concerning it, to his local paper:
1t has population OF 5000 and is a
manufacturing place, although there is
an air of quIetude about it that does not
comport with ones idea OF industrial
activity. The Fair banks Scale Company
has the largest plant in operation there.
1t employs over 900 men and there is
the trendliest relations between capital
and labor there. II such a condition ex-
listed everywhere in the country as pre-
vaIs there, we would never know what
such thing as strike was.
The Fairbanks company never had a
strike and it is very old concern. There
are men in it's employ who have been
working for it tor 20 and 80 years Ooe
man, whom met, had been employed bv
the company for over so years.
The men make good wages and are
well cared for. The company owns
many houses and they are nice. con.
venient cottages that rent reasonably
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Frank French at Barton.

Our local comedian was at Barton last
week and made hit as the following
from the Monitor indicates:
The great attraction of the occasion to
those who believe in hearty laugh was
the monologue by Frank O French of st.
ohnsbury. This was series of recita
tons in the form of puns,-a play upon
words, and the secret of his success in
convulsing his audience rep, atedly with
laughter was the termination of his SEN
fences in the ludicrous and unexpected.
H S talks were in the chain-ligh tning
style, so rapidly running from one word
and sentence to another both in his
songs and Rotations. that he held the
closest attention, and sometimes the up
roars OF laughter by the peope were such
he had to make pause in order to be
heard at all. Each of Lis recitations was
concluded with a comic song which was
very gracefully ard effic ently accom-
panied by Mrs F. H Pillsbury. Ger
tainly Mr.. French deserves the thanks of
all who beard him for the manner by
which he touched the risiblities OF that
sedate crowd last Tue sday evening, and
he will be welcomed whenever he comes
before Barton audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Church Notes.

The annual business meeting of tie
First Baptist church is TO be held on Fri
day evening at 80 Reports will be re-
.e'ved and new officers will be elected
Rev. [. K. B. Dodge will preach next
Sunday morning on Present Fay Christ
ian I'eals, an / in The evening on "Look-
ing Forward"
First Church of Christ, S,ientis:, Odd
Fellows book. Sunday morning ser
vice at 1915. Subject, Cod" Sun
day school following the morning
service. Wednesday Cvening meeting at
7.3O. The reading room is open on We'd
nesday and Thursday from to5.
At Grace Methodist church mkt Sun
day the sacrament OF hap ism will be
administered and new members received
in connection with the morning service
In the evening the choir will render a
special musical program appropriate to
he new year and the pastor will speak
upon The New Year as Sc by the
Poets"
At the North church next Sunday ever
ing Mr.. Chapman w Il speak upon the
topic, What is Religion?"
The union service of the North and
South churches, preparatory to the COM
munion, will be held in the North church
chapl this "Wednesday evening at 100
Sermons appropriate TO the New Year
will be preached both otning and even
ing at the Fee Baptist church next Sun
day. The annual business meeting of the
church will be held this "wednesday
evening. Reports will be gwen and off
Gers ected or the coming year.
George L. Hunt assisted in the South
church choir Sunday in the absence OF E.
c. Bingham.
At the Church of the Messiah next
Sunday the pastor will pre- ach on "A
Proposition for the New Year"
The exercises at the North church last
Sunday were appropriate to Christmas,
special music being rendered at both
morning and evening srvice and the pas
tor preaching a sermon to the children
at the morning service. Miss Anna Mae
Somervllle, a member of the choir, came
up from Boston to sing at these services
and her singing was greatly appreciated
Mrs. P. F. Hazen, SO long member of
the choir, sang solos at both services.
The chorus choir consisted of the follow
ing members: Miss Somerville, Mrs.
Burroughs, Mrs. H. F. Bach. Mrs.
Homer E Smith, Mrs. P. F. Hazen, Mrs.
William Z. TYLER, Miss MABEL Woodsde,
William c. Tyler, P. F. Hazen, H. F.
Balch, E. A. Silsby, James L. Miner, Rob-
ert P. Clark.
After the Wednesday evening service
at Grace church chapel there will be
watch-night service at the parsonage.
On Thursday evening, the ladies of the
church invite all the congregation to
New Years social at the chapel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
WANTED. FOR SALE. ETC.

CHILDREN under four cared for by the
hour, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. N. after Jan. l
at IL Belvedere ST., South Park.
MRS ELIZABETH Nj. CHAPMAN.
LosT-English Pointer dog, white with
brown markings, answers to name Of
Ned. ]. M, Cady.
LosT-Gentleman's Knit gIove-drab.
AS it will do youno good pleasereturn to
this Office.
STORAGE Room to Rent. E. F. Brown
& Co. Enquire at F. N. Brown & Sons
store.
WANTED-A GOOD FARM to rent or on
shares. W. H. STORY, IA Elm St.,
st. Johnsbury, Vt.
WANTED A YOUNG MAN to learn the
photograph business from A to T.
Clark, 26 Eastern avenue, St. Johnsbury,
Vt.
My STEADILY INCREASING patronage
demands what l now have-a complete
line of ladies and gentlemen's costumes,
wigs and makeups for masquerades,
tbeatrjcAls, Ministries and exhibitions, at
prices to suit all. Special prices to :
cieties and lodges. N, E. telephone 90
or 67-4; Citizlns q Y. Carl E. Hooker.
FURNISHED room to let, suitable for
two, 60 Main street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
East St. Johnsbury.

Mrs, Joel Wood has sold her farm to
Mr.. Brown from Lyndon who takes
possession at once.
viii Hovey has bought the goods in
the store lately occupied by Simeon
Huse. He has added to the stock and is
now ready for business.
Mrs. Lewes Fisher, who had a shock
last week, is not recovering as her friends
hoped she would. Mrs. William Holder
OF st. Johnsbury is assisting in caring for
her.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Astle are spending
the holidays in Boston.
Miss Annie Nj. Smith is home for a few
days from her school in Morrstown,
N. J.
Christmas was observed with exercises
by the children, and tree The ladies
presented Mrs E. E. Grant a willow
chair ard Rev. E. Z. Grant was the re.
cipient of sum OF money.
The Ladies society realized about $40
from their sale last week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
SunnerVille.

Fred Taylor is working at Peck &, Fol
lensby mil.
Mrs. G, A. Gaskill is visiting in Boston
and Cambridge, Mass.
Miss lone Barrett has returned from a
two months visit with friends in Boston
and vicinity. Her friends will be glad to
know her health is much improved.
Miss Lottie Marshall of Wells River is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Fred Taylor.
Miss Florence Stiles visited her parents
Tuesday.
Miss Olive Ward of Newport is visiting
friends here this week.
John Nolan has moved from E. L.
Hovey's house on Concord avenue to
School street.
M. S. Craig has rented the Cheney
house on corner OF Concord avenue and
Portland street.
A. J. Bonnet has moved into Miles
Hovey's house on Portland street
J. N. Gale fell, while at work one dav
last week, and was quite seriously in
jured.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31

The men may rent from the company or
they may rent from whoever they please.
1t makes no difference. Likewise, they
may deal at the conpany's store or at
some other store. They have absolute
freedom to do as they please, so long as
they do the work they are paid for.
There is not a saloon in the town and
you never see a drunken man on the
streets. At night, only the watchmen at
the various industries are up and about.
And this in town OF 5000 people l
was told, too, that such a thing as
burglary or THEFT was rarely heard of
and that street fights were of very infre-
quent occurrence. There is the best of
order always, the schools are good and
the churches numerous l have visi ed
many towns and cities, but never saw
a place just like St. Johnshury, VT, is. "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Bankruptcy Notice.

PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.
In the matter of
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. hoyt H. Wheeler, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Vermont.
Amon H. Chase, of >tannard, in the
County of Caledonia and State of Vermont,
in said district, respectfully represents:
That on the 18th day of December, last past,
he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the Acts OF Congress relating to bankruptcy
that he has duly surrendered all his proper
ty, and rights of properly. and has fully
complied with all the requirements of said
Acts and the orders of the Court touching
his bank.uptcY
creed by the Court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his
estate under said Bankrupt Acts,
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this Gath day of February, A. D.
1902.
ALMoN H. CHASE,
Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
United States District Court for the Dis
triCt of Vermont.
In re Almon H. Chase. Bankrupt, Dis
charge.
Notice is hereby given that Almon Fl.
Chase Bankrupt, has filed his petition, dated
February Oath, 1902, praying for discharge
from all his debts in bankruptcy, and that
all creditors and other persons Directing to
such discharge may appear before me at nv
office in st. Johnsbury aforesaid, on the 12th
day OF January, 1908, at O'Clock a. m. and
then and there present their objections, if
any, to such discharge, with their proofs
thereon,
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY.
Referee in Bankruptcy
Dated ST. Johnsbury, VT, Dec 80, 1902
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
The Sailor Evangelist.

Evangelistic services will be held each
evening this week in the Advent Chris
tan church, beginning at 7 80. These
services will be conducted by Rev. W.
|. Israel, "the sailor evangelist" Mr..
Israel is thoroughly posted upon the
bible aud history, and has a wonderful
Christian experience, which, coupled with
a sweetness OF spirit, kindness Of manner,
tenderness OF heart and simplicity and
directne,s of speech give combination
of qualities seldom seen IN a public speak
er, and one that all admire. To be aole
to appreciate him, you must hear him for
yourself. This you now have the oppor-
UNITY Of doing. All are kindly invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Presentation of Account.
AMASA HASTINGS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, S.
In Probate Court held at the probate office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the Goth
day of December, A. D. 1902.
Albert Harris, Executor of the last Will
and Testament of Amasa Hastings, late of
st. Johnsbury in said district deceased,
presents his administration account for
examination and allowance, and makes APP
plicaton for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court, that
said account and said application he referred
to a session thereof. to be held at the probate
office in said ST. Johnsbury, on the 2Uth day
of jan, A D. 1903, for hearing and de-
cision thereon: And it is further ordered
that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three
weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
"a newspaper published at st. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, if any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed
and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31

At st. Johnsbury, Dec. 20, Lucy Farr, aged
II years.
At st. Johnsbury, Dec %. Pearl Pitt, aged
6 years.
AT Peacham, Dec. &C. Dougal Stewart.
At Danville, Dec. "a. Martha Ward, wife
of o. H. Young, aged 62 years.
At Waterford, Dec. %, Richardson B.
Graves, aged ~ years and months.
At Pueblo. Col, Dec. 27, Arthur F. Dens-
more, aged % years.
At Boston. Dec. 12, Miss Ellen Jewett, aged
20 years.
At st. Johnsbury, Dec. II, Edward M
Moore, aged 20 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Probate of Will.

WILLIAM B. PALMER'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, SIS
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in ST. ,Johnsbury, within and for said District
on the Oath day of December A. D. 1909.
An instrument purportiug to be the last
will and testament of William B. Palmer
late of Sutton in said district, de.
ceased, being presented to court by F. ankln
r. Palmer, the executor therein named for
probate: 1t is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified
to appear at a session of said court, to be held
at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury the
18th day of January, A. D. 1908, and show
cause, if any they may have, against the
probate of said WILL for which purpose it is
further ordered that copy of the record OF
this order be published three weeks success
lively in the CALIFORNIAN, printed at ST. Johns
bury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court. Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of Record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Marriages.

At St. Johnsbury, Dec. 20, by Rev. R. L.
Dunston, Alvin II Robinson and Mrs. Louise
Robinson, both of Wocott.
AT Lyndon Center Dec %, by Rev. p. B.
Fisk of St Johnsbury center, Charles Hoyt
and Mrs. Phila ingalls,.
AT West Concord, Dec. "a. by Rev P N.
Granger, RohertJ Mann and Emma .Currier
both of Concord.
At Woodsville, Dec. 25, by Rev w. A.
Loyne,, Albert c. Sault of Wells River and
Miss Mae NJ. Lyon.
At St. Johnsbury, Dec. %, by Rev. A.
Francis Walch, Fred c. Wiley and Miss
Gertrude M. Brown.
At West Concord, Dec. "a, by Rev. P. N
Granger, Robert Mann ana Miss Emma Cur
rier.
At Montpelier. Dec %, by Rev. w. l..
O'Sulivan, Harry 6. Cole of st. Johnsbury
and Miss Kate M. Faley of Montpelier
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the First Church
Ct Christ, Scientist, in st. Johnsbury was
hell Friday evening and tie following
officers elected
Board of Directors, Byron S. Burt,
chairman; Luman A. Ladd clerk; Laura
w. Burt. treasurer; George P. Moore,
Jessie HALEY Carrick, Charles E. Peck.
Readers, George P. Moore, Harriet j.
Moore.
Reading room commit c, Mrs. Burt
and Mrs. Moore.
Mrs. Laid was elected to have chatge
O the Sunday school.