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The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

staff and bands, 32S, total l7,742; in
fantry, .4s0; engineer battalions and
band 1882: additional strength for
troops stationed at the general service
and stat college, school Of application,
and legation guard. Pekin. China, L..
2i5; enlisted men staff department.
etc, 2,S11; total, 1886.
The health OF the army has shown
continued improvement. The deaths
from all causes during the calendar
year 1901 amounted to 1894 per thous-
and of mean strength as against 22.74
per thousand of mean strength during
the calendar year 1900 This large re-
duction of death rate was in great
measure due to improved conditions in
the Philippines.
The principal military events of the
past year have been the end of the
military occupation of Cuba and the
end of the insurrection in the Philip
pines.
Referring to the operation of sec
ton SO of the act of February 2, 1901.
which prohibits the sale of beer and
light wines in post exchanges. said
in my last report that great body of
reports had been received. which indi-
fdleu tId' lue effect Vi tue law WAS uH-
fortunate, but that thought a suft-
cient time had not elapsed to give the
law fair trial, and that the observa-
ton and report of it's working would
be continued during the ensuing year.
"A great number of additional re-
ports have now been received. and
they confirm the impression produced
by the earlier reports. l am convinced
that the general effect of prohibiting
the use of beer and light wines within
the limited area of the army post is to
lead the enlisted men to go out of the
post. to frequent vile resorts which
cluster in the neighborhoOd. to drink
bad whisky to excess. and to associate
intimately with abandoned men and
more abandoned women; and the op-
Grafton of the law is to increase drunk
enness, disease of the most loathsome
kind. INSTRUMENTATION and desertion.
and moral and physical degeneration"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28
FAT STOCK SHOW
SET FOR MARCH

Denver Nov. 3O-At meeting of
the general committee of the Denver
Fat Stock and Feeder Show. held yes
terday at the stock yards, it was de-
cided to change the date from the last
week in February to the first week in
March, to bring the stock show in the
same week as the meeting of the State
Cattle Growers Association and the
American Cattle Growers. The date
decided upon is for March Bird, 4th and
5th, instead of February 23rd. oath and
25th 1t was decided to have the form
al opening of the new packing plant at
the same time. and the first week in
March will be a memorable time in
live stock circles. The committee
elected Mr.. C. X. Boettcher to be the
treasurer of the show in place of Mr.
F. A. keener, deceased.
There was enthusiasm over the out
look and it was decided to hold gen.
eral meeting of all the committees on
December 18th, at which time steps will
be taken to push the work of prepara-
tion and appoint other committees. The
indications are that there will be a
large number of cattle. sheep and hogs
entered at the show, and that there
will be a large attendance of stockmen
from all parts of the United States.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28
Mosby Denies Newspaper Report.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 30.-Col. John
S. Mosby, special land agent for the
government, who is to testify before
the federal grand jury here tomorrow
with regard to illegal fencing of pub
lie lands in western Nebraska, denies
having severely criticised the Nebras
ka senators, as stated in dispatches
from Chicago to eastern papers. The
day after his arrival here local pa
per contradicted the report on Mos
by's authority.
He also denies saying that the Pres
ident would use cavalry to tear down
fences. He was asked what would be
done if the cattlemen refused to re-
move their fences. He replied that
Grover Cleveland sent a company of
cavalry to pull down fences in Cali
fornia, and he supposed the same
thing might happen In Nebraska.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28
May Be a Train Robber.

Denver, Nov. 30.-A special dispatch
from Glenwood Springs yesterday says:
Sheriff Adams of Garfield county be-
lieves he has apprehended one of the
three robbers who held up the Rio
Grande train in Marshall Pass some
time ago. He returned from Rifle early
this morning with Denris Murphy and
r. Dykes, the men who recently Shot
up the town of Rifle and held up sew
eral saloons and stores. The men were
captured after long chase by posse
from Rifle.
Murphy, one of this pair, is thought
to be the robber He is said to have
bad record in this part of the state,
where he is known under many aliases
among which are "Spud" and Doc"
Sheriff Adams says he has strong evil
dence which connects him with the rob-
berry. and claims that he will be able
to furnish much more before the men
come to trial.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28
liow's 1'hts7

We offer One Hundred Dollars rewa I'd for anv
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by HalIs
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & co, Props. Toledo q
We. the undersigned. have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transaction
and financially able to carry out any obliR2-
tionS made by their 6rm
West & TruaX. Wholesale Druggists Toledo.
o.: Waldng. kinnan Il Marvin, Wholesals
Druggists. Toledo Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
o. the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
15c per bottle. Sold BY all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chndfsa
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurss
In tho Chidren's Home in New York. Cures
Fsverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
At all druggists. 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmstsd, Leitoy, N. 7.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Western book agents have formed
union, and will try to get into the
American Federation Of Labor. Don't
worry. they'll get in all right. even if
they find 1t necessary to insert foot
in the crack Of the door.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Sailors are awful forgetfu a1n't
they asked little Elsie. why. what
makes you think that?" inquired her
papa. Because every time they leave a
place they have TO weigh their anchor.
If they weren't forgetful they'd remem-
ber the weight.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

A Kansas City boy who had fallen
in love with Little Eva" ran away
with an Uncle Tom" show. This is
lerhaps the worst disgrace that
could happen even to a Kansas City
family.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

The Missouri farmer who sent 50
for fire escape and received a Bible
might prosecute on the ground that
the other fellow secured money under
false pretenses-if he could prove that
there isn't going to be fire.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

In Wisconsin BARRIERS are arrested
for shaving men on Sunday. In some
Places there are BARRIERS who should
De arrested for shaving men on week,
days.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Mr.. Van Allen Of Newport. says
England is the only place for a gen
ueman to live. If he intends this as
an explanation Of his presence in this
country, all right; otherwise, it does
not matter.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Germany is disposed to laugh heart
i'y over Andrew Carnegies proposed
United States of Europe" A Scotch
Joke equal to the provocation of mirth
in German is certainly most extra
ordinary incident.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Wall street and women were the
cause Of the downfall OF the former
private secretary to Gov. Murphy of
New Jersey. No man can stand up
against that combination long.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

1t is claimed that J. Pierpont Nor
gan has made S42,000,000 so far this
year, in spite of the fact that he has
been off good deal and refused to
work overtime.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

whar Noah and his family ate on the
ark. Noah probably saw to it that
more than two chickens were taken
aboard.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

There is general impression that
the man who offered to do the William
Tell act and then lost his life was des-
tined to meet the foolkiller sooner or
later.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Great fortunes are misfortunes,"
declares Uncle Russell Sage. They
ere misfortunes which nobody is in
any hurry to be rid of, however,
'Incle Russell least of ALL
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

The new cruisers Of our navy may
speedier vessels of some other coun-
tries, but they will stay longer after
they arrive.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28
INSIST ON GETTING IT.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch because they have \ stock
In hand of Il OF. brands. which they know
cannot be sold to a customer who has
once used the l6 OF. pkg. defiance Starch
for same money
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

The ST. Paul postofiice officials have
pair OF garters which were lost in
transit. We had not supposed that
garters were mail matter.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

A Maryland man was shot to death
the other day by hunter. The lat
ter mistook his victim for wild
turkey. Tha' surely is adding insult
70 injury.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

The report that Gen. Corbin is
writing a book with the alluring title
Me n Kaiser Bill" lacks veritication,
but 1t may be true.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

The Connecticut bull that got drunk
on apple mash and broke his neck in
charging tree, had no more sense
than lots of people. ~
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

An English syndicate is forming
cotton trust in Mexico, so. you see.
some of them get away from New
Jersey after all
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Pisos Cure cannot be TOO highly spoken - -
. cough cure.--J. W. o BRIEN 322 Third Ava,
N, Minneapolis MINI. jan q. 1000
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

1t must be a terrible strain on the beef
Cattle. too.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

knippe-Does your wife keep a light
burning for you when you are out late at
night? Tucaue-Oh. yes! And language.
too.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

She-You didn't stay long in London"
He-No. | couldn't stand it. Over there
right away. Here in New York no one
ever suspects 1t.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Brother Dickcy says. Il makes no doubt
hut what deys a few politicians in hea-
ven-but dey amt maxim no stump
speeches ter de angels
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children ethng. sutens Inc gums reduces in
na:umson, asys pain, cures wind collie 25< bottls-
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

When a wicked married man dies he
may get out of the frying pan into The
fire
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Did you 60 to see the football gamer"
Yes. but | didn't stay to attend the in.
quest"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Bullhead scent cigar. II you have
smoked one YOU know how good they
are. If you have not. try one.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

To Cure n Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinfne Tab cts. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Now that the courts have taken to en-
Joining each other 1t may be another
case of the Kilkenny cats.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

NOT A FISH STORY.
BaXters Bullhead cigar as as good 4 SC
smoke as you can find.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-11-28

There is Il good bit of similarity be-
tween lazy man and his theories. They
wont work.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-07-05

Mr.. Fortune refused the presidency
of the League, although it was ten
dered to him by practically unani-
nous vote. By reason of the lack OF
interest among ose who should have
supported it, the League was a fail
ure. In 1896 and 1897 there was a
movement started for the purpose of
reviving the League, which eliminated
of the National Afro-American Coun-
Gil, at Rochester, N. Vs. in August,
1898. Mr.. Fortune was nominated for
president, but declined, and Bishop
Alexander Walters elected and Mr..
Fortune was. elected chairman of the
Executive Committee, to which office
he has been reelected three success
sive terms .%,':E'f =
+ At the meeting of the National Afro
ohia, Pa, August, 1901, the following
officers were elected: g., +:
Observation-Disclosures Walters, New
Jersey. z .s.- r.. T.. sr.5
First Vice President Thomas
Fortune, New York,
| Second Vice President-W. A.
Pledger, Georgia. slg.5ss 5.;ss.. 1sfI d.
Third Vice President-G George H
White, North Carolina. ~: 5,s.s., sss5
ss Fourth Vice President--George w.
=, Lee, District of Columbia. .: ss. 5"@.z i.
Fifth Vice President Charles H.
Brooks, Pennsylvania. -..- zs1. {. &
! Sixth Vice President-H. T. John
son, New Jersey. -.
Seventh Vice President George w
| Clinton, North Carolina. @.ss.
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nand l.. Barnett, Mrs: Ida Barnett.
Indiana-S. A. Furniss, George L.
Knox, Mrs. Lillian T. Fox.
IoWa-Ben F. Lomack, F. Blackburn,
Miss Blanche sRenchienck.
Indian Territory-W. H. Smith, DR..
Semms, Mrs. G. D. Jackson.
Kansas. F. Bradley, S. H. Thomp-
son, Mrs. il. Bass. 5s,.
Kentucky-W. H. Steward, l.. M.
Hagood, Miss Martha Webster.
Louisiana B. S. Pinchback,
James Lewis, Mrs. w. P. Williams.
Maryland-Ernest Lyons, Harry S.
Cummings, Mrs. Ella Smith.
Massachusetts L. Brown, p. j.
Smith, Mrs. Josephine st. Pierre.
Michigan-C. S. Rufin, s., M. Grant,
Mrs. M. r. McCoy.s &C. s5
MinnesotaJ John @. Adams, Jasper
Gibbs, Mrs. J. ii. Hickman.
Mississip Isaiah T. Montgomery,
James Hill, Mrs. q. w. Hampton
Missouri John F. Moreland, Chas.
Tandy, Miss Rachel Nolan
Nebraska. u Barnett, Fred E.
Smith.
New Jersey-H. Il. Johnson, Jesse
Lawson, Mrs. Florence Randolph.
New Mexico-H. @. Fnpper
New York "A. Alexander,
George b. Wibecan.
North Caro- John q. Dancy, j.
w. Hood. Mrs. e. G. Petty.
Ohio n. @. Smith, w. a. Scarbor.
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The National Afro : American
Council.

The Afro-American# Council was
called into being by the necessities OF
the people, and it's mission is to amel-
iorate in so far as it can intelligently,
wisely and practically do so, the de-
plorable political and industrial posi-
ton OF a large portion Of our brethren,
in the South especially, who are living
in a shadow of a condition which they
did not create and from which they
would gladly emerge if encouraged by
the Afro-Americans OF the North, who
enjoy larger civil and political rights
than their brethren of the South
It is the aim and hope of the Afro
American Council, which is neither
circumscribed by religious, social or
political tests as a condition to the
membership therein, to incorporate all
existing social, religious, political and
benevolent organizations into the body
Of it's membership without interior
ence with the constitutions, rules or
bylaws of said organizations, except
in so far as they may be willing to be
guided in their future course by the
great axiom, "To labor for man be-
cause he is man, is mans noblest
work" In these noble words are COM
pretended the purpose, aim and OBJ
ject of the Afro-American Council.
The uplift and development of the
Afro-American people is it's central
thought and it's cherished hope To
do this it must have the cordial and
cheerful support and encouragement
of every manly Afro American who
has faith in the power and efficacy of
numbers and intelligent organization,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-07-05

schools and colleges, which have for
their aim and work the mental and
moral elevation of the AfrO-American
race, are invited to unite with the
Council. Such organizations can be
identified with the Council by the pay
ment of five dollars. which must be
sent to Mr.. j. w. Thompson, Box 493
Rochester. New York. ..s
TOPICS FOR LOCAL COUNCILS.
First Quarter-o Organization.
~. The. Afro-American Council-Its
Aims and Needs. @
~ Local Organizations, and how they
may be effected. n *s, s.sls
How shall the National and Local
Councils be sustained?
4 Second Quarter-Morals. sc%
Race conduct in public places: (a)
schools. (c)s Jails. (d)s Penitentiaries.
Race Morality and How to Strengthen
: Ss 1t. r. III
%#(a) In the home. (b) Social circle.
on the street. (b) Public conveyances.'
(c) Churches. ca Parks and picnic
grounds, etc. III. F,
Criminal Statistics of the Race.
S. (a) Police courts. CD Reform
(c) Church.
#3 IS Third Observation-Disclosures X
How can we foster business among
us? (a) Agriculture. CD Mercantile
pursuits. Co Manufacture (d) Hor-
ticulture, etc. . /, IL ~ III III
Fourth Quarter-Lynching. i
~Lynching: It's cause and. cure.
The effect Of public sentiment on
the lynching evil, and how to create it.
3. What is the best method to collect
funds for the Anti-Lynching and Leg
islative Bureaus? IL :. -
: Observation-Disclosures. ::
What does the Constitution of the
United States guarantee to the Afro
American? ..J- q
How can the Negro secure his Con-
stitutional Rights? I
Shall the Negro vote for his own
best interests?, .-,. ~ - =
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President National Press Association.

John Quincy Adams, editor of The ST.
Paul Appeal. The march will be
played by the composer.
st. James A. M. E. Church Choir,
under the direction of Professor J. w.
Luca, will render" Hail to the Chief"
boat song by Prout. The names of
the members of the choir will be
found in the complete programme
which is given in this article.
The popular silver-voiced tenor, Mr..
Bradley !: s. Walker, will sing the
Toreador Song from the opera of Car.
men by Bijet. - i. ',~'.t,-..
Cyrus Field Adams, editor of the
Chicago Appeal, President Of the Ma
tional Afro-American Press Associa-
ton, will deliver his annual address.
It may also be mentioned in this
connection that Mr.. Adams is Assist
ant Register of the United States
Treasury. 2
The charming soprano soloist, Mrs.
Bertha Heathcock Wilson, will sing
Bailey's Carol of the Lark" arranged
in D. ~. a-' .-.4.t -....
The Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir,
which has been in active rehearsal for
some time under the direction Of Pro-
fessor Allen ]. French, will render
'sThe Soldiers !. Chorus from the
opera Of Faust by Gounod. ss A com
plete list of the members of the choir
may be found in the programme which
follows in this article S
The charming young Misses E.
Edna Gray of Minneapolis and Evelyn
g. Hickman of st. Paul will play a
piano duet, grand fantasia arranged
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-07-05

pllcit. orders, in most cases, as well as
by common passengers, who take the
matter into their own hands as often
as they please, and are in no instance
pursued and punished by the lawful
authorities. ss,
CO. The discrimination: practiced by
those who conduct places of public &C.
commodation, and are granted Ii
cense for this purpose, such as keep
ers of inns and hotels; and conduc-
tors OF theatres and kindred places of
amusement, where one mans money,
all things being equal, should be as
good as another's. -...... -.
CD The serious question of wages,
caused in the main by the vicious in
dustrial system in the South, by the
general contempt employers feel for
employees and by the overcrowded ma
ture of the labor market.
This was terrible arraignment of
the South, but it was true then, and it
is true nOw-that is, the conditions are
practically the same, although there
has been a change in some respects
for the worse. For instance, the COM
mon carrier determinations, which at
that time were acts of the corporations
without warrant of law, are now a
part of the organic law of the South
ern States. The unlawful suppression
of the ballots of Afro-Americans
eleven years ago is now permitted by
legal enactment. The unequal distri-
button of the school fund has been
succeeded by attempts in several
States to deprive the Afro-American
of all educational facilities.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-07-05

The National Afro American
Press Association.

The meeting of the National Afro
American Press Association which
takes place at Pilgrim BAPTIST Church,
corner. OF Cedar street and Summit
avenue, st. Paul, Mimi, Monday, July
Z, vii bring together many of the most
distinguished newspaper men Of, the
race. - T. * ?: =. $50, = ' a
The pastor, members and congre-
cation of the church have been very
active in arranging for the entertain
ment OF the delegates and visitors,
and the ladies of the church will ten
der a reception to the delegates to
the National Afro-American Press AS
soclatlOn, the National Afro-American
Council, the National Educational AS
.sociation and the Afro-American State
convention. This reception will take
place in the church parlors Monday
evening next and the public is cor
daily invited to come to the church
and meet the delegates from all parts
of the United States.
e, Before the reception and common
eng at 1870 sharp there will be an ex-
cellent musical and literary pro-
gramme rendered. In many respects
II Will be one of the most unique ever
given in the Northwest. There will
be no charge whatever for admission
but, as very large attendance is ex
spected it will be we'll for those who
intend to be present to be on hand
at 1880 sharp.
The programme opens with "The
Appeal Grand Triumphal March a
special piece. composed by Professor
William A. Weir and dedicated to
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-07-05

and who has pride in his race and the
courage Ito do all that does become a
man" to give it character, respecta-
bility, influence and standing among
the native and alien races in this
countrywide are combining their
forces industrially and politically to
the prejudice Of all Afro-Americans
who strive to rise superior to their
condition and to assert their rights as
men and citizens. The battle of the
race is to be fought with skill, cour-
age and intelligence, and persistently
waged until every man having equal
rights, whether he be black or whether
he be white, shall be an uncrowned
king in Republic of Sovereigns.
T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the
New York Age, was the first to sug-
gest the AfrO-American League, an Or
ganiZation in the interest of the race.
This he advocated for several years
with the result that number of local
leagues were formed, In 1890 a ma
'tional convention was called and in re-
Spouse to this call representative men
of the race from all parts of the cOun-
try met in Chicago in February of that
year. and as the result of their DELHI
erations the National Afro-American
League was born Mr. Fortune was
elected temporary chairman, and in
his opening address set forth the rea-
sons which justified the organization,
as follows: -. ~*#.--. l.. e. ,sas} +
Cd The universal suppression of
our ballot in the South, and conse-
quent taxation without representa-
ton since the cities, counties and
States, where we have undisputed pre-
ponderating majorities of the voting
population, we have in the main no
representation, and therefore no voice
in making and enforcing the laws I'M
der which we live,
(2) The universal and lamentable
reign of lynch and mob law. of which
we are made the victims, especially in
the South, which is all the more ag-
gravating because all the machinery
of the law making and law enforcing
power Is in the hands OF those who
resort to such outrageous, heinous and
mnrderous violations of the law.
l3) The unequal distribution of
school funds collected from all tax
payers alike, and to the equal and un-
divided benefits of which all. are alike
entitled. J.
"a The odious and demoralizing
penitentiary systems of the South
with its chain-gangs, convict leases
and indiscriminate mixing of males
and females.s
. 60 The almost universal tyranny Of
common carrier corporations in The
South railroad, steamboat and Others
Tin which the common rights of Afro
American men and women are out
ragged and denied by the minions 81
these corporations, acting under ex