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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
Legal Home of the wabash.

SPRINGFIELD, H., May II. In the
United States Circuit Court to-day Judge
Humphrey. in the damage case of Henry
Westheider, of Decatur. against the Wa
bash Railroad Company, overrUled the mo-
ton of the plaintiff 10 remand the case to
the Mason county Circuit Court. Judge
Humphrey held that the United States
Court for Illinois had jurisdiction in the
case. which was denied by the plaintiffs
attorneys. who held that the Wabash Rail-
way had its home in Illinois and that all
suits against the road in this State should
be brought in the state courts. The con-
tention of the Wabash was that the home
of the Wabash Railroad was in Ohio. and
Judge Humphrey so decided. The case has
been up in several federal courts hereto
fore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
FAT VS.. BRAINS
Food that Makes Brilliant News
papers.

Nervous prostration cannot continue il
the right kind Of food is used, but food
that will build fat does not always contain
the elements necessary for rebuilding the
soft gray matter in the nerve centers.
\ lady tells how she got well from using
Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food. Il was treated
by several physicians at the hospital. My
disease was pronounced neurasthenia (nerv-
Gus prOstratiOn) The doctors gave me vari-
Gus nerve TONES without producing any
beneficial results. / finally got so weak that
/ could not work either physically or men,
tally
About two years ago / began the use Of
Grape-Nuts and a marked Improvement set
in at once. In eight weeks i had regained
my strength and could do my Old work
even better than before. that OF writing for
ne press. Ali honor 10 Grape-Nuts-" Name
gwen By Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
Cumberland Presbyterfans.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May 1.-THE Cum
berland Presbyterian General Assembly,
after a short session to-day, adjourned I'M
til Monday. S. V. Stephens, d. D., secretary
of the church's historical society, read his
annual report, and the Rev. j. Henry, of
P1ttsburg, Pa, addressed the assembly,
bearing greetings from the western section
OF the Presbyterian Alliance. The Rev. L.
L. Mcmillan, Of Louisville, KY, introduced
a resolution that promises some discussion.
1t provides for a standing committee of
seven to nominate members of the board
and members of permanent committees
whose terms expire at this meeting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18

Joe Cans may take Frank Erne's place
as an opponent to Pat DAILY in the English
coronation boxing carnival. The match will
Erne is of, as a result Of his defeat. and
the bout has been offered the new cham
pion. Herford will accept II the money is
right. and will probably accept a fairly
modest purse. in view OF the other money
that Is in sight. Cans could box six nights
a week against the class of lightweights
that holds forth over the water. COlOred
boys are cards in England. as witness the
success Of Frank Craig. Bobby Dobbs and
other dusky boxers who have gone abroad
and made money. Neither OF the two men
toned was ever better than a second-rater
k.ro
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18

desired. The matter was dropped for the
present. The report of the committee on
Sabbath observance declared hat 1.-THE
Sabbath Is slowly but surely losing it's hold
upon the public conscience. Sunday travel
and traffic excursions, social visiting, fire.
quenting postofices, receiving and answer
ing letters, was INDUCED in. Sunday news
papers are gradually extending the area
of their patronage, and Sunda In many
States is as other days only"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
southern Presbyterian Assembly.

JACKSON. Miss. May 17.-Russel Cecil.
OF Virginia. presided over the General As
sembly OF the Southern Presbyterian
Church this morning. DR.. Hemphill. of
Louisville. called up the report made at
the last assembly on the consolidation OF
DanviIle and Louisville seminaries into the
Kentucky Theological Seminary under the
agreement by which consolidation was not
70 be effective unless Endorsed by the
synods Of Kentucky and Missouri and the
General Assembly. DR.. Hemphill doubted
the responsibility OF the assembly In giving
its consent. He insisted that the two
synOds had a right 10 consolidate II they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
Old Order of German Baptists.

ELDORADO, o., May 1.-THE General
Conference of the Old Order of German
Baptists convened here to-day and will
continue in session until next Wednesday
night. All parts of the country are repre-
sented I'm the delegates, and the reports
show that most of their churches are In
the rural districts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
A Worlds Record.

DENVER, Col, May IA worlds rec
ord for a gravity run was made to-day on
the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad by the
from Denver TO Pueblo, a distance OF 49,
miles. in 163 minutes. an average OF a mile
in a minute and twenty-one keconds. Be-
tween Denver and Palmer lane the train
made an ascent of 2.0l feetl and from
Palmer lake to Pueblo a DESCENT of 2.534
feet. The train consisted OF An Engine and
FIVE cars and carried 15 passengers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
stephen III. Garden.

HOUSTON, Tex, May 17.-Stephen II.
Garden, aged eighty-five. member of the
Confederate Congress and a veteran of the
Texas war Of independence and of the
Mexican war, died at his home at Wharton.
The remains were taken to Austin for in
torment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
Gen. James III. Coates.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May T.-Gen. James Fl.
Coates is lead at his home here of pneu-
nonia. He was appointed a captain in the
Eleventh Illinois Infantry by the war Gov
ernor of Illinois, Richard Yates, in 1861, and
when mustered out was commissioned as
brevet ~brigadier general by President John
ing the war. :
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
Missionary Drowned.

SHENANDOAH. Ia, May 1.-THE friends
of Miss Alma Myers. a former student Of
the Worlds Missionary Home in this city.
nave received word OF her death by drown
ing during a storm May / at Srepa. India.
which swept away an orphanage ard all
it's occupants. only two of the missionaries
esca ping with their lives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
w. s. Lincoln, Chief Engineer.

ST. LOUIS, May Nv. S. Lincoln, chief
engineer of the Wabash Railroad, died
here last night from the effects of an ober-
alton. Mr.. Lincoln had seen thirty-hve
years of continuous service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
"Prince of Entertainment"

BALTIMORE, May 17.-George Brown,
well known as the prince of entertainers"
died at his country home in Green Spring
Valley to-day. He was ffty-siX years old.
Mr.. Brown was a cousin of Alexander
Brown. His son, H. Carroll Brown, recent
ly married the daughter of the late Marcus
DAILY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
FAMOUS DECORATOR DEAD.
Col. Beats, who Assisted in 'Tippeca
noe and Tyler, Too" Campaign.

BOSTON, May 1.-THE death Of Col. Will
liam Beats, whose fame as a decorator was
known all over the eastern part of the
United States, occurred here to-day. Dropsy
was the cause. Colonel Beats was eighty
six years of age. He did the decorative
work for William Henry Harrison in his
famous "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too,' cam
Daign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18

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from theft. Secure a policy in the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company OF
Baltimore. GEO W. PANGBORN. Man
ager, 71i-7ls Lemcke building, Telephones
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
"Ambassade de France,
AUX EtatS-U nis.


NdsHlHSlOn, May ~.
MY Dear Senator-It was very thought
full and generous OF you to introduce and
press for passage through the Senate the
bill for the relief of the needy survivors of
the Island of Martinique. 1 desire to thank
you in my own name and those of the peo-
pie whose distress you sought to alleviate,
and to say that your action, which prom
Uses to be of incalculable benefit to the suf-
ferers, will remain always a subject of ten
der appreciation by the citizens of the
French republic. Very sincerely yours,
JULES CAMBON.
ITO Hon. Charles w. Fairbanks, United
States Senator"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
Cambon,s Letter to Fairbanks.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Following is
the text of the letter of thanks received by
Senator Fairbanks from the French am
bassador for proposing and securing pas
sage of the bill for relief Of the Martinique
sufferers:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18
TRIAL BOTTLE FIR

To convince every sufferer from diseases of tn nvG, kidney. bladder and blood INST
Warmers Safe Cure will cure them a trial bottle will be sent bsdutey Tree poapad
to very reader of the Journal who will write Warner Safe Cure Co. che
tso II is FULLY guaranteed b. the publisher: Our DOCTOR WIN send medical book
let containing symptoms and treatment Of each disease an many convincing tee
Hmonias rec
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-18

This state OF affairs could be avoided II
every one was careful to test urine as soon
as they felt the first backache; then If any
trace OF kidney disease shows itself, get a
bottle OF Warmers Safe Cure, 1t will purify
and strengthen the Kidneys. kill the dis
ease germs. prevent the serious complica-
lions that are bound to arise and restore
perfect health.
The colored American., 1902-07-26

The innovation offered by THE COL
oRED AMERICAN a few weeks ago in pre-
senting to our many patrons handsome
illuminated supplement-the latest and
best photograph of Booker 7. Washing
ton, artiStically done in four colors-has
set the country "by the ears, in conf
mon parlance. Not only has this un-
usual production attracted widespread
attention, but unstinted praise has come
to US because of the bright and original
features" introduced, the unique
method of discussing the topics of the
day in breezy, chatty way that at once
interests, amuses and instructs. Our
several departments, abOunding in wit
and wisdom; editorials that carry both
scholarship and ginger" our newsy
local paragraphs and mirror of society
all appeal to the most cultured and re-
fined tastes. More than that, when the
pressure of advertising has been too
great for our usual forms, THE CoLoRED
AMERICAN has not hesitated to enlarge
to twenty-pages, giving our subscribers
their quota of reading matter, without
additional charge
To give an idea of the pleasant sur
prise our progressive spirit and jour
nalistic push have given our friends, and
to show the wide area covered by our
operations, we give below a few sample
letters picked up at random from 'The
Editors Mail Bag"
The colored American., 1902-07-26
WHAT EVERY FAMILY SHOULD
KNOW

Editor COlored American: l have
read a great number of Negro papers,
but the Colored American is the best
Negro journal that l have ever seen.
1t is just what every Negro family
should have in their home. l speak
proudly of this paper and l wish that
l had the opportunity of reading il
oftener than | do. | have been read
ing your paper for several years and
am compelled to tell you it is one of
the grandest papers that has been pub
lished by Negro journalist. Your
paper has been sent to me for several
years by my cousin, Prof. w. H Rich
ards. and l appreciate the favor very
highly. I would feel proud if the Ne
groes in the State of Tennessee could
publish journal on the same broad
lines. ! trust the Colored American
VIII never die. n. J. L.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
THE PLEASURE IS OURS.

St. Paul, Mimi enclose herewith
subscription for one year. 1t is small
matter compared with the good that
get out of your paper. Taking into con-
sideration the enclosed and other mat
terS | have sent you respecting the coun-
Gil, can you tell me if you ever saw more
smoke as you go down the pike than we
are making for the council? Kindly give
us notice. Please send us a list of per
sons to whom we might send copies of
the enclosed matter. Also please send
me four portraits of Prof Washington
See that they are evenly folded and
wrapped in horn so that they will not
break. and send half a dozen copies of
paper under separate cover. l wish to
present them to white friends of mine
Let me congratulate you on your push.
F. L. MEG.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
LET's FIGHT THE COMMON ENrMv

Harry Smith of the Cleveland Ga
zette has declared a never-ending war
on +. +. Cooper, of the Washington
Colored American. Smith has made out
against Mr.. Cooper case of crooked
ness. Cooper replies that Smith is dis
grunued and that the charges are with
cut foundation. Thus matters stand
Well, boys, let us call the bet off and
Begin the attack upon the common enc
my.-DalIas Express.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
QUICK TO NOTE IMPROVE
MENTS

Charlotte, N. C.-Your letter of May
2oth enclosing bill on account of sub
scription, has been received and | en-
close herewith check on Charlotte for
81 covering same. l have noticed the
several Improvements which you have
made in THE COLoRED AMERICAN, and
desire to congratulate you on same.
Wishing for your paper the success
which it justly merits, l desire to re-
main Yours very truly,
H. ]. G.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
OMEGA OF ATTAINMENT

peerless paper THE COLoRED AMERICAN,
very regularly, and always enjoy its
tinlel" contents. Wish every Negro alive
to-day could read, and that they would
read it each week. 1t is so rich and
good until I hate to have it alone,
though rarely part with a copy-in fact
never do unless 1 know the favored par
ty is going to appreciate the treat and
read it, and that any sane human being
will do. Really your paper is the
Omega of high attainment and perfection
in the journalistic way. Enclosed find
check for s.. With best wishes for your
The colored American., 1902-07-26
EXAMPLE SHOULD BE FOL
LOWED

l purchased a copy of COLoRED AMERI-
CAN this week with B. T. Washington's
picture as supplement. consider this
step an advancement in Negro journal
ism and one which our better Negro pa
pers would do we'll to follow. | consider
your paper confined to no class or sect
but paer of the people. l congratulate
your eminent success in journalism and
trust the future holds out to you greater
success than now imaginable.
Very truly yours,
w T A
The colored American., 1902-07-26
DIsCoRD IN CHURCH ORGANS.

1t IS remarkable that the coarsest ex-
preSSions bordering on profanity. To he
found in any of our exchanges, are in
the church organs-BaItiuror Lancet
The Man-On he-Corner," in the Col
ored American, is being discussed all
over the city. His pertinent paragraphs,
spicy shots and humorous hits have
ehdeared HIM to literary Washington
and his Criticisms are caustic and search
ing.-W. T. Menard in Nezy YORK 4ge
The colored American., 1902-07-26
DELIGHTED WITH OUR STORY

New Orleans, La was SO well
pleased after reading your issue OF the
18th with your article on the life history
of Prof Booker T. Washington, of
TuSkegee Institute, that wired you for
one hundred copies. Our schools and
universities are just about having their
commencement exercises, and [ thought
it would be a good idea for each young
man to have a copy of this issue as they
go forth into the battle of life. l think
Professor Washington's life will be
beautiful story for them, as no man of
our race is doing more for the welfare
and upbuilding of his people. His hfe's
good work should be read in our
schools, as none is more worthy of en-
ulation. | have just received the sad
news Of the death of my old friend and
comrade. Capt. Thos. S. Kelly. Hoping
this may find your family and friends,
as we'll as yourself, in the best of health
and spirits, | am,
Very truly yours,
The colored American., 1902-07-26
WENT LIKE HOT CAKES.

Memphis, Tenn.-Please send to me
ten copies of last weeks issue Fold so
Prof. WaShington's picture will not
bend, or rather, tear. Can sell that
many as soon as received. May order
more w. M. T.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
WE SHALL BE WITH YOU

East Orange, N. PLEASE find en-
closed check for my subscription Hope
to see you at our next convention at my
old home in Richmond Must congrat-
ulate you on the high excellence of the
AMERICAN in both na er and appear
ance. Best regards and wishes for your
future attainments. ] am,
Very respectfully yours,
]. N. Y.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
HIP. HIP. HURRAHI

We believe in giving credit to whom
credit is due, and for this reason we saw
three cheers for THE CoLoRED AMERICAN
of Washington, D. c., for its get-up and
get in journalism. 1t deserves the pat
ronage of the people all over the coun
try.-The Rock Hill Messenger.
The colored American., 1902-07-26

Baltimore, Md-The current issue of
THE CoLoRED AMERICAN is a great one,
which certainly adds to your fame as
leader in Afro American journalism. In
this and the annual of the Florida Senti-
rel, we truly see the races brains in
journalism F. F. J.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
KNOWS HOW TO HELP.

/ am in receipt of your letter enclos-
ing bill for my subscription to your
valuable paper and cheerfully enclose
the sum of two dollars for the coming
year. enjoy reading your paper very
much and think | can succeed in getting
at least one subscriber. M. S. 7.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
LADY OF THE TIGER" AGAIN

Director Merriam says he is not re-
Sponslble for the dismissal of Negro
clerks. as the clerks for permanent re-
tentlOn were named Dv the Senators and
congressman. Now, are the Negroes in
the North, East and West going to vote
tor congressman, this fall ST LuRe's
Herald.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
MERRIAM COULDN'T HELP H1ssrrr

Mr.. Merriam tried his hardest to keep
those (the few colored clerks retained
oy congressional inhuence) out, but he
couldn't help those who remained The
census, under Merriam and Merriam
Ism VIII be remembered for its unfair
ness to Atro-Americans, and its crineing
10 Democrats, to whom Merriam IS
connected by natural affinity and politi-
cal afflliation. But he could not prevent
the race from being represented. for
II he could, the permanent Census
which goes into effect to-day, would CON
tam no Afro-American and vet Merri-
am is Republican and a Northerner-
roscoe Simmons, in Charleston (W.
Va.) AdVocate.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
DESERVES CREDIT.

THE COLORED AMERICAN of the Dis
trict of Columbia deserves much credit
for the excellent picture of Prof. B. T.
WaShington.-WeSteTH World.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
PUT DOWN ANOTHER ~TALJyn

Last week the Washington Cd. c.
CoLORED AMERICAN issued as a supple
ment four-colorcd engraving of Prof.
LOCKER I. Washington The engraving
IS triumph of mechanical art and skill
The American announces that it will is
sue these supplements at frequent in
tervals and that the series will include
only those leaders of the race whose
merits and services entit1e them to
prominence Score another for The
CoLORED N-MaxtOn Blade.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
Contemporary Views.

The Co1ored American is the leading
race paper in the United States. 1t IS
always full of news.-SOntiaVeSterH
Herald, VictOry, Texas.
The colored American., 1902-07-26
PRACTICAL PROMOTION OF
SUCCESS.

Jacksonville, Fla-Please find en-
closed my check for five dollars to cover
my subscription. Wishing you con-
tinued success, | am,
Truly yours,
The colored American., 1902-07-26
CAPITHL SAYINGS BANK.

6O9 T st. N. W., WashingtOn,D. t.,
Capital $4,000.
Hon. Jno. e. Lynch, President
L. q. Bailey, Treasurer.
j. A. johnson, Secretary.
d. b. McCary, CGshier,
Directors:
Jno. q. Lynch, DR.. W. 8. Lotion,
Whitefeld McKinlay, l.. q. Bailey
Robt. II. Terrell, w, s, MOntgom'
cry, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre
HenryE. Baker, Robt. Williams j.
T. Bradford DR.. w. A. Warfeld, J.
A. johnson, DIR. A. ". Tsnc4
Howard Il. Williams,
Deposits received from lO cene
up ward. Interest allowed on S0'VVI
and above. Collections meet VIII
prompt attention. A general sl'
change and banking business dOns'
Bank open from 9 an. to 4.5O Pm
The colored American., 1902-07-26
ITeIepran.1
WANTS THEM IN A HURRY

Greensboro, N. C.-Send one hundred
copies last issue CoLoRED AMERICAN.
J. B. DUDLEY,
A and M. College.
The colored American., 1902-07-26

Editor E. F. Cooper, of the Wash
ington District of Columbia) Colored
american, whose cut appears in this
issue of the Times-Speaker. is a man
that the Speaker delights to do honor
He is one of the races most trustv
leaders, and as a newspaper man and
all around hustler, perhaps he stands
without a peer among Afro-American
Journalists He is a man whose name
IS bound to live in after years as land
mark in Negro journalism.-Times-
Speaker, DeHver Colo.
The colored American., 1902-07-26

The true minister carries happiness.
not discord, in his train.
The colored American., 1902-07-26

success, 1 beg to remain your devoted
friend, II. G. B.
The colored American., 1902-04-19

raordinary 1t has completely braced me up.
am Just as vigorous as when boy and you canno
realize how happy am. ,
Dear Sirs:-4 our method worked beautifully.
Results were exactly what | needed Strength
and vigor have returned and enlargement is en-
tiTely satisfactory"
Dear Sns:-You-s was received and had no
trouble in making of the receipt as directed
and tTuthfully say il is boon weak men
gor.''
All correspondence is strictly confidential mail
ed in plain sealed envelope The receipt is free
for the asking and they want eyery to- have it
The colored American., 1902-04-19
Health, Strength And VigOr For Men.

How any man NAV quickly cure himself after
Years of suffering frs sexual weakness, lost vi
tai iy, NIGHT losses, vaTicOCee, etc. and enlarge
small weak organs 10 full size and vieor Simply
send your name and address 10 the DR.
knapp. Medical Company 1871 Hull Build
ing. Detroit Mich, and they will gladly
send the free receipt with directions that
any man may easily cure himself at home This is
certainly most generous offer and the following
extracts taken from their daily mail show what men
think of IheiT generosity
Dear Sirs Please accept my sincere thanks
for yours recent date. have given your treat
ment a thorough test and the benefit has been
The colored American., 1902-04-19

get X :itPd over the marriage OF three
whi'e giIls to Negroes.
The Afro-American League OF Dau
phin county Pennsylvania, devote
the bulk OF is time at the August
meeting 20 discussion Of the mistakes
of its presiding officer, instead OF tra'
ducing the greatest Negro OF this
generation,
The colored American., 1902-04-19
The Way Of the World.

,,,L., men do foolish things we say:
THAT is, indeed, their natural way
.-4ift they're wise. we're not content
...,.rrnur. Twas an accident"