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The colored American., 1902-05-10
PROTESTING TOO MUCH.
A Thoughtfu Critic Calls Q. Halt
Upon Modification . n .
Common Low 6be Demand

There is hardly, if anything, ever
has not a cause for its existence whether
1t be mentally or otherwise. These
causes may be chimcrical as to fact, yet
so far as the individual is concerned, in
whom such causes exist they are real.
This individual conception of probable
existence creates differences of opinions,
and this differentiation in individual CON
cept creates argument; argument seeks
proof. and proof establishes fact
My reason for the subject above, is the
product of twenty years of continual
reading of Negro literature and its eff
feet. from my viewpoint, on what it
aims to accomplish. The average Negro
journal, magazine, essay and also orator
has but one theme and that is the de
Tense of his ability and glowing tribute
paid continually. for his achievements.
His entire stock of knowledge is used in
manifesting, orally, what he knows eX-
isis in practical utility, and protesting
against what he declares is untrue, and
what he claims his friends and oppO-
nentS, such as are competent, do not
and cannot deny. AS to these panegv-
real efforts. no Negro with the least
sense of honor will object to giving
honor to him to whom it is due But
this incesSant reiterativenesS is by no
means essential even to self-adulation.
but it does tend to self-deihcatiOn. | do
not object to the achievements of the
Negro being put in book form and con
Sututing a reverent part of every Negro 5
library. Such we must have, but why
should we continue TO publicly exalt
ourselves. in such glowing terms.
Would it not be better to cease our
bombastic style of presenting our case
Every man that desires, and is capable
OF knowing. knows our former position,
and from that we are measured. What
ever we have accomplished cannot be
erased. No debris of prejudice, pro-
ScriptiOn. nor discrimination can ellmi-
nate nor hide what has been done for
the welfare and progress of the Nation
bv the American Negro. As for the
wrongs inflicted upon him, better that
they be buried in the ruins of dead and
horTid past. The Negroes achievements
are better demonstrated in his school
buildings, churches, business houses,
journals, magazines. and fine residences,
with lawyers at the bar, physicians, etc.
All OF these speak with more potency,
than thousand panegyrics from thou
sand tongues.
But this encomiastic tendency fails OF
The end desired. II is entirely too orr
The colored American., 1902-05-10
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Continued from First page.

colored gentleman was about TO pass her.
Il hadn't been to church for some time
until last night, and | was just carried
away by that powerful sermon you
preached. am coming every Sunday
after this, sure"
He shook hands with her, quietly
thanked her for her appreciative re
marks. and said he would be pleased to
see her often.
The lady doesn't know to this day
that she was greeting Mr. John B. An
derson, of the Post Office Department.
instead of the Rev. William P. Gibbons,
Ph. D., pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist
Church
The colored American., 1902-05-10

Word reaches me that the Danville
CID International a paper issued for
colored people, has suspended, with lack
of support given as the cause. The
reason for suspension is about as lucid
as the doctors certificate that a patient
had died from want of breath, and need
occasion no surprise The remarkable
circumstance about the affair, to my
mind is that anything international
could emanate from Danville, Ill.
The colored American., 1902-05-10

Complaint is made about the scar
city of firSt-class cOlOred BARRIERS. A
tprominent shop-owner not lar from
FOur-and-one-half street and the avenue,
told me last week that he had chair
going a-begging because he couldn't get
satisfactory workman. He thought
that perhaps BARRIERS were not being
made any more, as they were scarcer
than roast beef on a poor mans table
these days He then gave a lecture on
modern education that ought TO have
been heard by 1yceum audience. The
piSt of his remarks were that the average
bow should learn barbering, tailoring,
plumbing. handling of electrical applI-
ances, and carpentering, rather than the
thin and impractical veneer1ng OF
knowledge furnished by too many OF Our
high schools. He had nothing to say
against Latin, Greek, Roman history,
scanning of poetry and the like; but 1t
was his humble opinion that the world
work. for which pay would be promptly
given. would be done by the boy who
could do what the world needs-cook a
| fine dinner, make up a newspaper, man
aoe dining room, cut a head of hair,
| n1an house, lay off a farm, and so
| handle the soil as to double its prOduC-
tiveness. He adds that parents commit
crime against a boy or girl to cram
their heads full of intellectual embrOid-
erv. and then let them lie abed until 9
o'clock in the morning, because they can
find nothing "genteer to do, and are
too good" tos follow the common" oc-
cuoations. 1t was Randolph Nelson who
talked in this wise and he had an admir-
ing listener in
'''N THE MAN-QN-THE-C CORNER,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
In Memory Of Mr.. ]. n. Lawrence.

To say that it is heart rending
and that il gives me pain when
think of Mr.. Lawrence being for.
ever gone from Us, does not in the
simplest degree express the feeling
OF my sad heart. | fully realize
that each thought Of his departure
and, indeed, they are numerous
lis but a poisoned arrow which
pierces my heart and causes it to
bleed.
had the pleasure Of know
ing him but short time, but for
the time | knew him he seemed
like a father in love, and not as a
mere friend; and tor the love Of his
family | desire to write a few lines
in sacred memory of him whom /
had learned to love 30 well.
The dark angel Of death visited
our town and our community, how
cred its sable wings and laid its
icy fingers upon a delicate form
and took from this family. on the
morning Of August q, a loving
husband, an aiiectionate father, a
kind brother and an obedient son,
carried him TO a home where he
could forever be at rest.
lie had been with loved ones for
forty seven years, toiling for their
pleasure, and they, IN return, had
done all they could to care and
keep him with them, And after
50 many prayers had been uttered
for him, that he might recover, it
seems hard that death should come
so abruptly and take him away
forevermore. We can only say,
"Thy will, o Lord, be done, not
NINE God doeth all things we'll.
Our community has lost one OF
its best men, our town one of its
useful citizens aad our church one
Of its strongest members.
How dark, sad and lonely is the
once cheerful fireside without the
one NJ on which its happiness so
largely depended. There is a va
csncy in his home which can never
he filed, a voice that is forever
silent, a face never TO be seen
again, and a missing link in the
family circle which can never be
replaced.
Did his departure affect his loved
ones alone? No, but il cast a gloom
over many, for he was a friend to
every one and was loved by all.
He has left us all sad and
lonely, and IN heaven he is reap
ing his reward. Our loss is heav.
ems gain. wonder il we could
ask him TO leave that beautiful
mansion and live again upon this
sinful earth? Never.
lie is not dead, but sleepsth.
Although he has left US, his spirit
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
ANOTHER BUSY DAY.
New usmp.hlre Citizens Extend . Wei
come TO the President.

Newbury. ~ H.. Aug 29-Presideni
Roosevelt Thursday night was tho
guest OF Secretary OF State Hay whose
summer home IS situated a FEW miles
from here along the shores OF Lake
sunapee The secretary and his daugh-
ters met the president upon his arrival
and Joined with the assemblage In ex-
tending him a hearty welcome.
The president delivered a brief al
dress 70 the townspeople in which he
thanked them for their greeting. He
then entered Secretary Hays launch
Nomad and steamed 20 the falls.
New Hampshire's arms were open %
the president Long before be was
awake a committee representing the
governor boarded the train The v'cl
come :hey exten led 10 him on behalf
Of the state was magnihed later in
the day In the smaller towns through
which the train passed. az Nashua.
Manchester. The Weirs and Concord
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
POLITICS NOT BARRED
Postal Employees Can Take = Di.h to
Limited Extent.

Washington. Aug. 2S.-The part
which the postal employees will be per-
mitted TO take in the political cam
paign Is outlined in the following in
structions which Acting Postmaster
General wynne has addressed TO the
postmaster who sent a letter Of in
quiry:
In reply TO your letter. you are In
formed you are not prohibited from
Joining a political club nor making
voluntary financial contributions out
side OF the government office or build
ing nor from acting as delegate TO the
county. state or congressional conyen-
ton You should not. however. serve
as chairman OF state or county COM
mittee nor take active part In con-
Quoting a political convention. nor
make yourself unduly prominent In
local political matters
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
Miss MeLeIIand,s Music Class.

Miss Sue McLelland's music class
will be resumed Monday, Sept. LIST.
-Four instruments taught-piano, yio-
lin, guitar and mandolin. Miss Me-
LELAND wishes her patrons and the
public 70 know that her recent illness
prevented her calling personally 10
see them. This Is Miss McLellaud 5
thirtieth year teaching music in
Bryan, and her work has been car
ried 0n In connection with the grad
All patronage received will be duly
appreciated. 2i2
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
L&G. n. SCHEDULE.
Hat. q. SCHEDULE.

Nos. 3 and 7 arc last Trims, stopping
only atprincipal stations.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
Local Wes0S

See our Sc ink tablet at Racket
Store. 23l
Hal Hearn went to Beeville yes
terday
Ahcrin Nunu visited Nayasota
-ryosterday.
w. Hanway Of Dallas was here
yesterday.
W.. Majors Is recovering from
his recent illness.
Henry Foster Of Houston was in
the city this week.
Bcal Chatham came up from
Fairbanks yesterday.
Prof. aud Mrs. =. =. Tilson have re-
turned from Houston.
Miss Florence McNllchael returned
from Nayasota yesterday.
Buy your stationery from the
Racket Store at cut prices. 23l
Prof. j. NJ. Oneal returned from
Stephens county yesterday.
Mrs. Il. o. Allen returned yestor-
day after visit 90 Tennessee.
All colors in shetland floss for
making shawls at Norwood's. 23j
JC. Allen returned yesterday after
a months visit TO Pine Bluff, Ark.
The Racket Store is the only place
TO buy school supplies az cut prices.
Miss Hattie McConnico returned
yesterday after visiting in Houston.
Mrs II. n. Kirk and Mrs. r. p.
Boyett returned from Hearne yes
terday.
Misses Edna, Willie aud Bessie
weedeu we're visitors to the city yes
terday.
The Racket Store has just received
large lot Of stationery and school
supplies. 23l
Capt. A r. Wilfon, who has been
sick several days, was able TO be- out
yesterday.
Mrs. Georgia Lindley arrived from
Navasota yesterday on route 70
Madisonvillc.
Examinations for the public school
began yesterday morning. School
Opeus Monday.
Residence for Rent:-Near J. Il.
Reeds home. Apply to w. W
Griffin or J. 5. Mooring. go
DIR. Long treats all diseases Of the
eye, ear, nose and throat. Office at
Wilson q jenkins. drug store. 23S
A young man, willing to work at
anything, wants to pay his board by
work out Of school hours and on Sat
urdays. Address Box 80. 232
The Marie Fountain company will
give a matinee performance at 2:SO
this p. m. especially for ladies aud
children, presenting''Two Orphans
Matinee prices, 10 aud 20 cents.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30

has been waited gently over the
river Of death 10 the One who gave
ii, and now be is roaming the
golden streets and basking IN the
sunlight Of our heavenly fathers's
love How sweet must have been
the waking on last Sunday morn.
ing when he awoke from bis dream
safely anchored beyond the daT K
stream and found his Savior pa.
tienily waiting for hiia.
We fancy that we can see those
angel children gone before twining
their arms around their deaf papa's
neck. Then let Us stay the tears
of grief and be comiorted by the
promise Of the blessed Redeemer,
Il will never leave nor forsake
thee. " II his loved ones could
hear him speak today doubtless he
would say, Loved ones, be wise,
and dry thy weeping eyes, for in
paradise / live life that never
dies"
] am gone before your face,
A little time, n little space.
When you have come where have
stepped
You'll wonder then why you wept.
Then weep not, loved ones dear,
am not dead, but sleeping here;
] was not yours, but Christ's alone
Heloved me best and took me home.
A little friend, Wayne.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
son,h c.r.lln. rrlm.r, H.,nrn..

Charleston. Aug. 29-Camplete re-
turns OF the primary election In this
state. with the exception OF the pre-
cincts which cannot AFFECT the general
result. show that the hnal race for
the -gtlbernatorial nomination will be
made between q. c. Hayward and NJ
F. Ansel. The second primary will be
held Sept. 2. In the second contest for
the United States senatorship 10 sue
coed Senator McLaurin, Congressman
Latimer will be opposed by ex-Goy,
John Cary Evans.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30

G. NJ. Camps Elite Restaurant,
, opposite the /. * G.. y. depot, Is now
olen. IL is nicely fitted up and Is a
cool, quiet place to enjoy lunch or
a frst-clnss meal. Mr.. Camp uses
the best OF everything, including
Kansas City refrigerated meats, and
has a frst-class caterer. The pat
ronage Of the ladies Is especially in
vited.
Mrs. August Schmidt died yester-
lay Mrs. Schmidt's husband, Au-
gust Schmidt, died last Monday.
-Four little children are left orphans
by this heavy visitation upon a fam
lily which a little white ago We're a
complete circle. II is case In
which sympathy may well take ac-
tive form.
Miss Annie l.. Berryman's music
class re-opens with the beginning
Of school, sept. 1. Miss Bergman
teaches the piano, guitar aud
mandolin, and respectfully solicits
The patronage Of the public. She has
taught four years ia connection with
the graded school Ia Bryan. 23s
Marriage licenses: d. :. Lloyd 70
E.N. Shirley, Anton J. Oak to Vic
toria Rosprim, Alfred Thomas TO
Winnie Crawford, J. l.. Christian 20
Eiiie Chambers, Granville McGill 10
Coruelia Rucker, Grant Rogers TO
Clara Newton, VIII Campbell to
Lena Jackson.
The Marie Fountain Theatre COM
pauy will give a matinee perform
ance at 2:O this afternoon, aud close
their engagement tonight. They
have been we'll received here aud
have giyen~sIean, satisfactory per-
formancos.
Mrs. Ed CARL has returned from
Castro county. Her father, Mr.. Jas.
Cooper, remained there with her lit
tie son, who is not yet able 10 travel
on account Of a rattlesnake bite re-
ceived a month ago. The little fell
lyw is getting along we'll, however.
Just received 40 Norwood's new
line Of o. pairs pants worth $3.50,
$3.50 and 500. VIII sell for $50
SEQ aud $3.50. They are we'll made
aud stylish. 80
W. II. Fry and daughter Of Court
ney arrived here yesterday enroute
to Madison county, and were met
here by q. p. and Joe Fry Of Zul-
rich.
Madames Mary Berchmans and
Mary John, OF the Ursuline Convent,
returned from Galveston yesterday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. J. Thompson left
yesterday for the Indian Territory
where they will make their home.
Mrs. AZ. T. Goode arrived from
Bay City yesterday to visit relatives
here and at wheelock.
For Rent-6 room house with els
terms, out houses and barn. Apply
10 Mrs. W. II. Nall. 23i
Prof. Davis, principal OF the public !
school, returned yesterday after an
extended absence.
MIR. and Mrs. Emmett Rohde Of
Hearne have been visiting Mr.. and |
Mrs. II. Rohde.
Best lead pencils, with rubber tips,
at &c each at Racket Store. 23l
The Racket Store is offering pencil |
pages-for SC. 23i
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
Music Class.

Miss Virginia West will resume
her class In music at the graded
school for the coming year, begin
ming with the opening OF school.
The patronage Of the public is So
lirited. 233
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
Cake Sale

The ladies Of the christian church
will have a cake sale Saturday Aug.
30, at Mrs. Paul Bradley's from 10 a.
m. 10 : p. m. 230
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
Proposals.

Bids will be received at the city
secretary's Office until 500 p. m,
Friday, Sept f., for painting city
hall All outside woodwork TO have
two coats good paint, also roof two
coats either mineral or graphite.
Right reserved to reject any aud all
bids &. NJ. Spell,
CITY See.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30

Bids will be received until $3.50 p.
m, Friday, Sept. II, for repairing Of
city hall rs per plans and specihea-
tions now on file la city secretary's
Office. Right reserved to reject and
and all bids. &. NJ. Spell,
30 City Sec.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-30
Cook Stoves.

/ carry old reliable line Darling
aud Bucks look before you buy,
j. Allen Myers. 23i
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-16
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, Dec 15.-The protective
measures agreed upon by the banks of
this city had the effect of checking a dan
gerous looking decline in the stock mar
kct today and the market closed tranquil
and rather dull. The undertone at the
last was firm and the losses of the earlier
part OF the day generally were recovered:
When Saturdays level had been reached
on the recovery the action of tho market
indicated that the measures taken by the
signed to induce speculation for the rise
at this time. Prices of the market lead.
ers as they rose over Saturdays level
were held back by very liberal offerings
were entertained of the present situat tion
and that the formation of the protective
pool was only a precautionary measure
and probably no action would be re-
quired on the part of its members in the
way of supplying funds to the market
While the knowledge of the steps taken
by the ruling powers In the financial
all quarters. the belief was not disguised
that the pool was an emergency measure
not differing. in kind or degreeee from
in Wall street The action of the market
this morning on top Of last weeks decline.
following as that did also prolonged
period of gradual decline awakened iosat real
measures adopted in the Venezuelan trou-
BILE added to the uneasiness. Sentiment
was also peSS1mStic over the money out
look. The opening rate was 10 per cent.
and the days large syndicate require
ments and the heavy accumulations for
the Standard Oil dividend aroused the
fear that there would he large additional
Withdrawals of credit No only the imme-
diate but the prospective syndicate needs.
running to many millions of dollars, were
calculated to aggravate the fears of bor-
rowers. The statement of the cOuntry's
foreign trade for November was discOur-
aging as to the foreign exchange situa-
ton showing as it did decrease in the
balance of trade in our favor of over
$4,000. 900 compared with November. 1901.
The foreign exchange market also weak
ened materially. This last named feature
was directly due to the higher money
rate. What effect upon all these factors
may result from the provision of a $780,
100000 relief fund for the New York money
market is a problem which is the subject
of much interested surmse. The market
showed some hesitation at the close. but
the tone was firm. Total sales today.
$4,000 shares. The bond market was broad
and in the morning was weak but showed
some recovery Total sales. par value,
S3.120OOO. United States bonds were all
unchanged on the last call
The following quotations are furnished
The Tribune by I1aight e. Freese. 312
3l5 Mears Building. w. d. Runyon, man
aEer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-16

confirmed by Mr.. Garfield himself
when he returned to the city late in the
day, but he would not discuss the
matter at any length.
He has had such a move In mind for
some time, and formally rendered his
resignation to President Truesdale on
December 2, but the matter was not
taken up by the officials until a meet
ing held in New York last week, when
Mr.. Garfield announced his intention of
becoming the vice president and gen.
eral manager of Il railway supply COM
pany, with. headquarters in New York.
The resignation has not yet been ac-
cepted, but in all probability will be, to
take effect the end of the year. No
successor to Mr.. Garfield has been de-
cided upon as Yet, and probably will
not be announced for several weeks.
MIR. Garfield is at present about 40
years of age, and is a native of Eliza
bethtoWn, o. His first ralraod expert
ence was with the Big Four, where he
acquired a thorough knowledge of car
department work.
From there he went to the Chicago,
Rock Island Pacific. where he rose
rapidly He began as foreman, was
first promoted to general foreman, and
finally to master car builder, which
position he held when he severed his
connection with the Rock Island after
ten years. service.
He then entered the employ of the
Standard Railway Equipment company
as sales agent, serving in that capacity
for two years, and resigning to come
with the DelawaEe, Lackawanna and
Western in Nav 1899
MIR. Canfiald represents the modern
school of railroad officials. and is in
terested in everything that makes for
a better service. He is a thorough stu
dent Of affairs in his particular line,
and Is a prominent figure in the Master
Car Builders association, serving on
several important committees.
He is of a very inventive turn, being
the patentee of a car truck and other
useful devices. Mr.. Garfield was re-
Gently reelected president Of the Scran-
Ton Car Foremens association, an
organization for which he is largely
responsible, and which holds monthly
meetings in the Railroad Young Mems
Christian association for the study of
technical problems.
He Is one of the genial, approachabl BILE
type of officials which President Trues-
dale has brought to the Lackawanna,
and who have been such a factor in
making friends for the road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-16
Car Service Promoters.

A number of prominent railroad men
held conference in this city on Satur-
day In the office of NJ. B. Casey, super
intendent of car service for the Lacka-
wanna railroad. A number of timely
subjects We're discussed and sugges-
tions offered for the betterment of ear
service generally. Those in attendance
We're:
A. G. Thomason, of the Northeastern
Pennsylvania Car Service association;
II. S. levitt, manager of the Central
New York Car Service associations; II.
p. Lincoln, superintendent of the Penn
sylvana railroad at Elmira; II. ID.
Titus, superintendent of the Lehigh
Valley railroad at Auburn, n. Y; NJ.
u. Casey, superintendent of car SER
vice. and j, b. Keefe, division freight
agent of the Lackawanna railroad, in
this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-16
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago. Dec. 15-Wheat was rather
quiet today but the market was firm on
generally bulish statistics and May closed
14aasc. higher; May corn closed lsahc
lower and oats a shade lower. Provisions
were from 21aa121sc. higher. Cash quota
steady: No. spring wheat. 75lsa761ac.
No. 3, 7la72lsc: No. 2 red. 75ssa76c.; No. 9
corn, 34a4c.; No. . yellow, 54&c.: No.
oats. 3laic.: No . white. 3sc; No. white
3laa3ilsc.; No. . rye. 49Iac.; good feeding
barley. 39a4Oc.: fair to choice mailing. 45a
56c.; No. ! flax seed, s1.15: No. 1 north
western, sl.24; prime timothy seed. 1855;
mess pork. per barrel. s17; lard, slO.30a
1895; short ribs, sides. SS.5OaS.7o; shoulders,
$S25aS50; sides. $S7Ja9.