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The colored American., 1902-10-04

The Richmond News simply adver.
tlses to the world its mental smalInes.
when it whines out that it s'has never
been able to accept the Mr.. Mrs. and
Miss as applied to people of the Negro
race" claiming that such a Designation
is tacit admission of social equality
with the whites. When a newspaper
confesses 30 brazenlY its incompetency
to serve a cosmopolitan community in
spirit of decency and fairness, be.
cause of an assinine prejudice, it is a
waste OF time to attempt redemption
The colored American., 1902-10-04

The Denver Times-Speaker is Wag-
ing a relentless warfare against preach.
ers whom it deems unworthy of the
cloth they wear. If the aforesaid
preachers are innocent of the charges
made by Editor Sharp, the courts Of
fer an ample medium for redress. We
are for fair play, but the greatest mis-
take the average newspaper makes Is
in shielding from exposure class OF
moral lepers, masquerading in the
garb of Gods shepherd, when it is
we'll known that they are morally
and mentally unfit to stand in a pulpit
for one consecutive second. Let the
truth be told.
The colored American., 1902-10-04

The universal SORROW over the death
of Former Governor Shepherd is a
new proof that time is a mans best
source of vindication. At one time,
despite his signal service in building
up the capital of this nation to a state
of magnifcence beftting our standing
in the world, he was the most abused
man In the pistricf of Columbia. The
people finally came to know him as be
was, began to see with his prophetic
and fir'reaching eye, and caught up
with his progressive spirit. Today no
eulogy Is too extravagant to be pro-
nounced over bis grave. Verify, time
is the great leveler.
The colored American., 1902-10-04

A colored girl student has been
ordered out of the dormitory of the
Northwestern University, the great
Methodist Institution at Evanston,
Ill, and the Atlanta Constitution has
another chance to poke fun at the
iberality ~ of northern sentiment on
the race paoblem.
The colored American., 1902-10-04
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1909
WHERE DOES THE PRESIDENT STAND 7

At no time since the enfranchise-
ment of the Negro has the race occu
pied so anomalous a position in the po-
litical equation as that in which we
fad ourselves in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and two. When
scourged on the one side by the "un-
terrified democracy" We once could
look with hopeful eyes to the republican
party for friendly counsel, if not al
ways for relief. Even when they did
nothing for US in a material way. they
.uld appeal to us in campaign times
with the plea that they had at least
shown no disposition to do anything to
our detriment as men and citizens.
The aggressive opposition of the demo
cratic party rendered this negative
policy of the republicans such virtue,
that as choice between evils, to sup
port the republican ticket, county,
state, and national, seemed the lesser
Presto, change! Now. the boot is on
the other leg, The democrats having
exhausted their resources in the work
of eliminating us from politics, the re-
publicans in the several states have
set themselves to the very delectahle
task of putting the finishing touches
upon the job. as they are in control of
the federal machinery, Our erstwh lie
''triends" have cowardIy deserted us
In the hour of our extremity, and left
us naked to our enemies. Senator
Pritchard, who owes all that he is to.
day in the councils of the nation to the
black vote, is the ring leader in an as
sassinstion more foul and ungrateful
than the sacrifice of Caesar to the
ambition of the Roman cabal: We see
Pritchsrd riding rough shod over his
woman band in North Carolina. q
rank pretender, Capers, fresh from the
The colored American., 1902-10-04

SUBSCRIPTIONS may be sent by post office
money order, eX press or reg Isl cred letter
All commu nicatiOnf for publication should
not necessarily for publication but aE a guar
antee OF good faith.
We solicit news, contributions opint Gus
and In fact all matters affecting the race.
W e will not pay for matter, how ever unle So
1t is ordered by us, All matter intended for
publication must yesch this Office by Wed.
nesday OF each week to insure insertion In
The cur ent issue.
WA- Agents are wanted everywhere, Send
for instructions.
The colored American., 1902-10-04

The colOred people of Virginia mean
business. A meeiing of 800 have re-
solved to raise means to employ com.
petent legal talent to test the legality
OF the state co stitution recently en-.
acted, which takes away the Negroes
right to vote.
The colored American., 1902-10-04

One Ne. 70 was sold in Kentucky q
few days ago. The entire Negro popu
lation was "sold'' In North Carolina
and Alabama.
The colored American., 1902-10-04

and dispenser of administration patro-
mage, chosen over the hetd of the real
state organization of South Carolina,
represented by Chairman T. 81. Deaa,
and, last, but not least, the Negro
leaders are "turned down" 10 Alabama,
and upon them is toisted one Well
man. as chairman of a 'lily.white re-
publican executive committee" The
game ct "freeze'out" is being played
to the limit.
Where does President Roosevelt
stand upon this all'important question?
As the official and natural head of the
republican party in the nation, he is
the court of final resort. Is he fin sympa'
thy with these high handed proceed.
ings? Is he prepared to confess that the
war was a failure, and that the entire
national policy and lofty principles of
the party as enunciated by Lincoln
and Grant nave been long series of
mistakes? Can Pres dent Roosevelt
and men like Gen. Clarkson put them
selves on r cord to this effect by even
maintaining silence while such ne
farious practices being carried on,
to the eternal shame of the republic
which black men fought to uphold
when it was threatened with disruption
and rnin? We think not.
There ls more at stake In this cues.
tion than the mere matter of political
advantage or the spo1ls of Office. The
fun damental doctrine set forth in our
Constitution and declaration of in
dependence is in the balance, fighting,
as beet it can, for its life. The Presi.
dent, perhaps in more conspicuous
way than any other man in ublic
life, is an exemplar of fair play,
whether the contest be sport, war or
politics We cannot believe that he
Will, at this late day, reverse the rec
ord of lengthy and brilliant career,
for the poor prize of few lily white
repu blican votes that can do him no
good and still smaller parcel of bal
lots of bourbon democrats he
will not gel? We cannot bring our
selves to believe that a man of bis
broad intellectually, shrewd political
judgment and christian conscience can
Sd completely lose his balance as to en-.
danger the electoral votes Of the
pivotal states of the West and North.
where the Negro is prime factor, by
surrendering to this infamous prejudice
in the southern states. which W Ii avail
nothing. 1t will be many a year be-
fore any commonwealth below the
Mason's and Dixon's line contribute
single electoral vote to the republican
column, no matter who the car didate
may, be or what the issue. Theodore
D ooauoIk mo foLo - =. a. l.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
"A GRATEFUL FRIEND
RING .iN soAKv AND CONFIDENCE
Mailed Fist at Washington Falls
Upon "a Good Thing" in
Chicago.

Nsao Yorh seq, Special SsrUtoe
Washington, March 1.-THE postmas-
ter, general has issued an order denying
the use of the mails to the Central Agency
Pawnbrokers, Chicago. People all over
the United States have been receiving LETT
tiers written with a pen on notepaper and
reading:
V My Friend of Long Ago: My ring deserves
better fate than that to which it seems to
be doomed, and rather than have those horrid
Jews keep it, l send the ticket to you. So get
it out If you care to and keep 1t as a lasting
memory of dear old times and of
81 - "A Grateful Friend.
Enclosed In the letter was what ap-
peared to be a pawn ticket showing that
$3.50 had been loaned on diamond ring
deposited with the Central Agency Pawn
brokers' In many cases the recipients
of the letters, believing that some forgot
ten act of kindness was about to be re-
warded, made haste to send the pawn
ticket and $3.50 plus interest to the Cen
trail agency, expecting to receive in return
a diamond ring valued at not less than
$50 They received in return, however,
a clash" diamond in brass setting,
worth about 81 gross, wholesale.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
wlFE,s INGENUITY
saves Her Husband.

The author Of the Degeneration of
Dorothy" Mr.. Franklin Kinsella, 226 w.
18th St., New York City, was the victim
of little by play-but he can best tell
the story himself 81 must confess that
have been the victim of an innocent de-
ception which turned out all for the best,
however.
I had been resting under the belief, for
some years, that coffee served as lubri-
cant to my cerebral conyolutions, in other
words, made the wheels go round and
had an idea that could not work with
out it as a stimulant.
soon paid the penalty in nervousness,
loss of flesh, insomnia and restlessness,
none of which troubles would yield to any
or all medicines. l finally got in rather
a bad way and my wife took hand In the
affair all unknown to me. She purchased
a package of Postum Coffee and first gave
me one half Postum and one half coffee.
In little time she had me down to clear
Postum, and ] was none the wiser.
I noticed that / was getting better. my
nerves were steadier, and / began to gain
flesh and sleep nights. My work was per-
formed far better than in my old condi-
ton.
Commenting upon my greatly improved
health one morning, was told the truth.
IT'S to laugh, SO I submitted gracefully
and Joined the Postum ranks.
Experience teaches that boiling Is ONE
half Ithe game. When the directions are
carried out the result will be as fine a
cup of rich, fragrant coffee as ever de-
lighted the senses without running the
nerves.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
KHAKI OR NUDITY
Alternative That Explains the Garb
Of Delarey's Men.
THE BRITISH PUBLIC IS NETTLEb
Determination Expressed, However,,
to See the War Out sTo the
Bitter End" y
Ms~ YORK Sum sD.cs.y s,-v,oe

HOW York S0n EnscEal Ssrvx0s
London, March 1.-THE Tweebosch
calamity lies like a shadow on the coun-
try and the nation yet looks vainly for
comfort This is not to say that there
are any signs of despair; on the contrary,
the press and public generally are
stiffened in their determination that Gem
eral Kitchener shall be strengthened and
to see the war through at all costs. But
the uncertainty and mystery surrounding
certain features of the affair which there
Is no fresh information to remove, cause
fear that the disaster will prove even
worse than has hitherto been apparent. I
The laconic dangerously wounded" APP
pear1ng against General Methuen's name
in the casualty list increases the anxiety.
Lady Methuen arrived at Madeira Tues
day on her way home from South Africa.
She will return to South Africa by the
first steamer.
4. There Is great deal of irritation over
the outburst of triumphant ridicule over
General Methuen's disaster in section OF
the continental press. Such tone, how
ever, Is noWise universal and there are
prominent organs In Berlin, Vienna and
Paris which, considering the sympathies
OF their readers, comment upon the affair
with remarkable restraint. The soreness
OF Englishmen over the fact that Cen
eral Delarey's men wore khaki is not
salyed by those who find satisfaction in
precedents. Among other dicta on the
subject is "Stonewal1" Jackson's threat
to shoot any Of his own men found dress
Ing themselves in captured clothes, even
to cover their partial nakedness. Con-
tinental critics who admit that the wear
ing of English uniforms by the Beers is
contrary to the laws Of war, excuse it on
the ground that probably otherwise the
Beers would be naked
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
AMERICAS WORK
P1easanter Relations Between Ger
many and England.

P1easanter Relations Between Ger
many and England.
Neso York. S.s,, Special Se,.vtos
London, March 12-There is; a certain,
but not oYereager, readiness t o accept
Baron Won Richthoff' s declaration IN the
Prussian diet in a generous spirit. Says
the Tines: 5SS
1t will require good many such express
sions to remove the resentment Germany
awakened among people very slow to harbor
it. The clue to this remarkable change of
tone may perhaps be found in the observation
that If Germany shares the susceptibilities
of her cousins on this side Of the water she
may be able to approach her cousins on the
other side, and perhaps become of some
service to her other cousins. the Dutch, and
their friends the Beers. Prince Henry had
various opportunities for learning that Amer
lea, though pleased to have Gert,nany's friend
ship, does not wish to enrich herself In that
way at the expense of her friendship with
Great Britain. Since the English and Ameri-
can cousins stand together Germany prob
ably considers it time to be cousin of both.
but the English people will not forget that 1t
is to America they owe this rather touching
rapprochement. The circumstance will form
new link between the British and their
cousins, across the Atlantic, while. both thew
and the British will accept with due cor
diality the sage conclusion of the German
government that 1t is well to be on good
terms with the two great Englash-speaking
world powers u tE4EE.-s( =,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
State Capitol News
HONORS TO PLACE
Governor Van SAINT Has II Ap-
pointments to Make.
IMPORTANT PLACES TO FILL
The state Board of Equalization
VIII BE Selected With
"~ Especial Care.

Governor Van SAINT has twelve appoint
ments to make this spring. Nine mem
bers of the board of equalization are to
be named. Appointment had been de-
ferred to see what the extra session would
do The board still stands, and the gov
ernor will name the men before long.
They do not meet until August, but will
be named in time to give them oppor-
tunity to prepare for the work. Great
care will be taken to make good selec-
tions State Auditor Dunn is determined
to raise the value of the iron mines this
year, and they are likely to go up from
$10,00O,00O to 100000, 900 or even higher.
AS a result of the agitation of last win
ter, it is likely that all values will be
raised. ..a.e ..... --g,
The governor also has the naming of
three Louisiana purchase commissioners
to represent Minnesota.
1t is understood that H. P. Hall of st.
Paul, member Of the Buffalo commits
sion is slated for one of the places. Mr..
Hall said this morning that $4,000 would
not be a sufficient appropriation 1t would
not give the state as creditable showing,
proportionately, as it had at Buffalo. An
other $4,000 will probably be requested
next winter. The governor signed the
bill this morning creating the commission.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
NOT 50 EASY FOR "ClL
HA11AM WOULD BE MAYOR, TOO
Caldwell Has the County Organiza
ton, but HaIlam Is Accus-
toned to Winning.

Special to The Journal.
Sioux City,, Iowa, March l2.-Breakers
are beginning to appear in the campaign
Of Happy Cal'' Caldwell of the Jour
nal for the republican nomination fol
mayor j. w. Hallam, ex-county attor-
ney, who was leader Of the Cummins
forces last summer, when Woodbury. went
for the present governor against supposed
insurmountable odds, has been quietly
lining up his forces, and fight on the
floor of the city convention is expected.
sIt became known yesterday also If Cald-
well is elected, w. G. Davenport, ex-
sheriff, will be made chief of police, to
succeed James A. Nelson. This is un-
fortunate politically, for it will result in
the opposition of the other two candi.
dates, Mr.. Nelson and Deputy United
States Marshal j. A. Tracy.
Caldwell is backed by the county or
ganization, but Hallam whipped the or
ganization to q standstill in the primaries
that instructed for Cummins last sum
r1er. So
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
PRINCE AND PRESIDENT
Felicitous Expressions of Interna-
t1Onal Friendship Exchanged.

t1onal Friendship Exchanged.
Washington, March 12-Before sailing
yesterday, Prince Henry intimated that
ne would make a second visit to the
united States. He sent the following to
President Roosevelt:
On this day of my departure beg to thank
you personally, as we'll as the nation whose
guest have been, for all the kindness, con-
slderation and good feeling have met with
during my visit to your interesting country
hope that my visit may have increased the
FEELINGS OF friendship between the country
| represent and the United States Bidding
you farewell, let me wish you every possible
success, and pray remember me to Mrs
Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt who so charm
lngly and with so much pluck accomplished
her task when launching his majesty's yacht
Meteor. Once more, most hearty thanks. Nav
we meet again.
The president replied
Not only have I enjoyed your visit person.
ally, but On behalf of my countrymen wish
to express to you the pleasure it has been
to see you and the real good I think your
VISIT has done in promoting a feeling Of
friendship between Germany and the United
States. 1t is my most earnest wish that this
feeling may strengthen steadily. Mrs. Roose-
welt sends her warm regards, and so would
Miss Roosevelt If she were not absent Pray
present my heartiest greeting to his majesty,
the German emperor. Again thank you for
your visit and wish you all good luck wher-
ever you may be.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES
Regard Peruna as Their Shield Against eaah Coughs Grip
and Catarrhal Diseases.

Miss Flora Wilson, 2472 Seventh avenue
New York City, writes:
For any one who is susceptible to
coughs and colds as I am, Peruna is a
blessing. I am never too careful, and
am always catching cold, which some
times develops into an annoying catarrh
Of the head. Peruna l have found is ex-
cellent for this, being very quick in its
action. besides being most excellent
tonic.''
Miss Helen Sauerbier st. Joseph, Mich,
writes:
Last winter caught sudden cold
which developed into an unpleasant ca
tarrh of the head and throat; depriying
me Of my appetite and usual good spirits.
A friend who had been cured by Peruna
advised me to try it and | sent for bot
tie at once, and am glad to say that in
three days the phlegm had loosened, and
l felt better, my appetite returned and
within nine days / was in my usual
health
Mrs. Leslie Carter, probably the most
prominent actress in America, says the
following of Peruna:
"Perana Is sure to prevent a cold. will stop
a cough before 1t becomes settled 1t cures all
catarrhal affections like magic. No money
could tempt me to be without this remedy for
need. especially such women that are exposed to
the Yicissitudes of climate, as am.
HneYer neglect an opportunity to reco rmend
this remedy to my friends. 1t is Americas
greatest remedy for Americas greatest enemy.
catarrh and catarrhal affections. Would not
have catarrh for million dollars, and as long
as have Peruna at hand TO check fHe slightest
symptoms of its approach. feel perfectly safe
from this disease" N. LESLIE CARTER.
Colds are considered one of the neces-
sary ills of life. One is liable to catch
cold both summer and winter. Very
often cold is the starting point or cause
of a lengthy and dangerous catarrhal
disease. Colds are always dangerous and
should never be neglected day.
| A cold is the beginning of catarrh.- It
may cause catarrh of any of the internal
organs-the head, throat, lungs and stom-
ach especially. A remedy that will cure
a cold, then, would cure all these direct
| effects of colds Peruna is such rem
| edy. We have letters from all over the
United States attesting to this fact. the
| poor and rich alike use and recommend
it. A book of testimonials in the exact
words of the writer's sent to any address
free of charge by the Peruna Medicine
| Company Columbus, Ohio.
| If you do not derive prompt and salts
| factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of the
! Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
STATUS OF THE "U"
Board of Control Members Discuss
the Subject.

The state board of control does not
want to be bothered with the affairs of
the university. The legislature has re-
fused to excuse the board, however, and it
is still under the law responsible for the
financial management of the institution.
The three members of the board had a
long conference this morning in the office
of Governor Van SAINT with the governor
and State Auditor Dunn. After 1t was
over Chairman Leavitt admitted that the
university was the subject of discussion.
He said
We have already had one conference with
the conference committee of the board OF
regents. We thought the legislature was
going to relieve us and were disappointed that
it did not. We will probably have another
meeting with the regents committee in few
days. iA'~ ~
The board Of control does not intend to
interfere in the university affairs, it is
understood, as the law makes the board
responsible for the financial management
of the institution, 1t will be necessary to
know what is going on, but basis will
be reached on which there will be no clash
between the board and the regents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
washington Small Talk.

Rural free delivery routes have been or
dered established April at Hopkins and st.
Louis Park, Hennepin county.
pn postmnas te appointed to-day: Iowa.
Buxoe, Adams county Frank Calkins North
Dakota-Enwick, Wells county, William
Casey. '.-1s =
Representative Morris to-day settled the
contest over the postmastership at Virginia by
recommending Miss Eva Dengen for post
mistress. - -.
Senator and Mrs Clapp and daughter left
to-day for Tarper Springs. Fla. The senator
Will return next week, but his wife and
daughter will remain in Florida several
weeks, with Mr.. and Mrs O. D. Kenny of
Duluth. 49,
Representative Marshall Of North Dakota
TO- day introduced bill appropriating &c.
600 to reimburse Emil j. Pepke for expenses
incurred in prosecuting the fourteen diamond
| rings case. similar bill has been intro
duced IN the senate by Mr.. McCumber
]. Frank Dean of Owatonna has been in
Washington several days and left tot day for
Philadelphia and New York Next week he
will join Mrs. Dean In Buffalo She came
east with him ard visited relatives In New
York while her husband came via Washing
ton. They will 60 home together
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-12
"THIS BUNCO GAME"
snarling In the House Over the Gem
sus Bureau Bill.

uS DuTeau lie
Washington, March 12-Thes house
again took up the postofice appropriation
bill. Mr.. Sims (Tenn.) reviewed the
enactment Of the permanent census law
and asserted it had been the intention OF
both houses to convert all the employees OF
the bureau into the classified service
and make them ief1gible for transfer. but
the conferees had substituted provision
which defeated the object sought He
charged that Mr.. Hopkins Of Illinois. who
presented the conference report had de-
ceived the house.
u Mr.. Loud (Cal.) said that the conferees
deserved the thanks Of the country for
what they had accomplished Congress
attempted to steal something and the
conferees prevented it,
I take issue with the gentleman" re-
torted Mr.. Sims. Congress passed the
section openly Stealing rs done secretly
after the manner in which this bunco
game was worked
Mr.. Crumpacker (Ind) contended that
the recasting Of the section complained of
was necessary to make the bill constitu-
tional.
Mr.. Talbert IN. c. suggested that a
committee should be appointed to inyes-
tigate the whole subject.
Mr.. Griffith (Ind) one Of the conferees.
called attention to decisions of the SUI
preme court which would have nullilfed
Section as agreed to by the house and
senate.
Mr.. Sims accepted Mr.. Grtfath's ex-
PLANTATION and acquitted him and his col
leagues OF the deliberate purpose to re-
ceive. ~.