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The colored American., 1902-08-16
Excelsior
Pleasure
Park.

Formerly known as MADRE's PARK
Is open for enGagemen5s for picniOs
and outdoor entertainments by Sun
day Schools Churches. Societies aud
reputable Clubs aud jnfividusls for
the sea on of 1902. Run under entire.
lv new auspices. the Excelsior Business
Club. Offars he best facilities to car
line, as th- BeTwyn line of cars will let
passengers of at the gate of the ParEi
ONLY ONE FARE. Ample, covered
Pavilion. GOOD water. Erclcsed
grounds with swings aud ether I'M
pr1vements. For further information
or engagements address, or call at the
res depce of,
Walter z. Franklin, President
320 Elm S rect, n, W., CIly
VIII gee callers from to o'clock p. m
The colored American., 1902-08-16

as citizens. The Negro voters in the
North have their eyes open and their
knives whetted for certain members
who neglected to take care of the inter
ests of the race, but they are a unit
for the strenuous presiding genius
at the White House. The campaign
will open in September. and there will
be about six weeks of unremitting ef-
fort by Messrs. BabcOck, Overstreet
and their associates on the Congress
ional committee. Literature is a
strong educating influence, and not
only should speeches and pamphlets
be circulated, but considerable atten-
tion should be paid to the systematic
distribution of class newspapers. If
the party keeps its ear close to the
people, and rings true on economic
and humane principles the elections
are pretty sure to be registered the
right way.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
A report comes that when District

A report comes that when District
Attorney John G. Capers, of South
Carolina, nominated Negro physicians
as the colOred member of each of sew
eral- pension examining boards, the
white physicians protested and de-
clined to serve with Negro associates.
WhereupOn, the report further states,
Mr.. Capers said the Negroes would be
recognized or there would be no pen
sion examining boards. At last ac-
counts, the matter was unsettled, and
pension business was at a standstill.
Mr.. Capers may get himself liked by
his Negro constituents. if the story is
true. He is a gold democrat.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

There is talk of putting up Negro
candidate for Congress in the Fifth
and Sixth Maryland districts. to voice
the dissatisfaction of the race with
the Indifferent attitude of Representa-
tives Mudd and PeaTre. The move
ment will end in talk, because the Ne
groes in the districts mentioned have
no leaders capable of engineering so
stupendous task as agreeing upon a
candidate, getting his name on the
official ballot and rallying the masses
to his support.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
POLITICAL POINTERS.

A lDofal pISISldO4S "
lily-white Republican.
The American cOnsulgeneral to Cuba
has very little discretion to Bragg of.
The Negro politician is notorlously
given to laundering solely in the In
dex.
McLaurin's timely declination has
saved us and him great deal of an
noyance.
Politics is a science, an art and a
nusiness-but you have to know the
game to win at it.
What will the Maryland Negroes do
to Senator McComas and Representa-
tive Schirm after all their talk? Nit.
Ex-Deputy Collector George Wash
ington Murray doubtless realizes that
REGISTERING is quite a disastrous pas
time.
Recorder Dancy, by going slowly,
will make no mistakes in his appoint
ments. He will take care" of the
right people.
E. H. Morris has declined the legiS-
lative nomination rendered him by the
Republicans of the first Senatorial
district of Chicago.
Now that the Negro has been re-
duced to minimum in the census Of
flee, the efficiency" column in the re-
ports show up blank"
Be 1t said to the credit of the Negro
that not one of that race who sat in
the House of Congress was ever guilty
of ldisorderly conduct.
The disappearance from public life
of ex-RecOrder James G. Matthews
seems to be every bit as complete as
that of Harry Tracey.
William Jennings Bryan is not a
candidate for a third nominatiOn-but
If asked he can not hOnorably say nay.
Is there another run in Bryan?
Bruce Grit tells a plain. old-fashiOn-
ed and unVarnished truth when he says
that raw sugar has more protection
than the life of an American Negro"
Rumor has it that Senator Hanna
is to give away to cow. Murray
Crane, OF Massachusetts,, as chairman
of the Republican National Commit
tee.
They say Director Merriam is still
sore at the colored people because
they did not take to his gubnatOrial
ambitions in Minnesota some years
ago.
The appointment of Elmer Woods, a
lily-white Republican, as naval officer
at New Orleans, is a bitter Iill to the
hard-working Negro voters of Louisi-
ana.
State organizations of Negroes can
work wonders in the arena of politics,
if the reins can be controlled by men
who place race before self, and patriot.
ism above pelf.
The Baltimore Lancet calls atten-
tiOn to the fact that no Negro in
Maryland ever held a Presidential ap-
pointment, and says hat the Negroes
themselves are to blame for it.
The spirit of fraternity with which
the Filipinos have met the Negro in
civil and military life ought to be
pointer to those who wish peace and
to exist in our Eastern pos
sessions.
1t is the independent vote that de-
cides national elections. 1t is the in
dependent vote that is courted when
platforms are written and nomina-
tions are made. Why is not the Ne
gro vote courted?
In times of war it is a good piece of
to capture the men and guns
OF the opposition. Why shouldn't Pres
ldent Roosevelt bring Mr.. Littlefeld
The colored American., 1902-08-16

is. the keen-wittted assistant editor of
The Indianapolis Freeman, is booked
for something good at the hands of
the National administration. He
would faithfully and creditably repre-
sent the HOosier State wherever he
might be placed. The Freeman de-
serves the best that Senators Bever-
1dge and Fairbanks can rake off" for
Ipdiana's Negro contingent.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

The justices of the peace have sign
ed a statement that they will accent
their monthly instalment at the 50 O0o
rate, but maintain that they are enti-
tied to the $4,000 provided under the
original code, and a protest will be
hled on each pay day At the proper
time. the courts will be appealed IN
tor decision on the salary question,
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This signature is on every box Of the genuine
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the remedy that cures a cold in one day
News from WalterbOrO.

WALTERBoRo, Nov. 24-Thursday
night at the Episcopal church two OF
Walterboro's most popular young people
were married. The groom was Mr.. II. N.
Stokes, one of the most successful busl-
ness men, and the bride was Miss Bessie
B. Fishburne, one of the most loved and
successful teachers in the graded school.
The church was most beautifully dccora-
ed with chrysanthemums and evergrcens,
and presented a scene of lOveliness as the
happy pair stood beneath the Overhanglng g
garlands and took the VOW that made
them man and wife.
The attendants were Mr.. L. NJ. Stokes
with Miss Ida May Fishburne, and Mr..
M. G.. Fishburne with Miss Edna Stokes.
Rev. w. G. Kirkland performed the cere-
mony in an impressive manner before a
large audience.
After the ceremony the home of Mr.. l.,
N. Fishburne, father of the bride, was
thrown open, and was soon crowded with
friends and relatives of the bride and
groom who enjoyed the delightful recep-
ton rendered them. Cake and cocoa
were served. The bride and groom re-
ceived many beautiful presents.
The Colleton Tobacco company has Sc
cured the services of Mr.. W. A. Perkins,
an expert in tobacco raising, of Palmetto,
s. c., for the next year. Mr.. Perkins was
here last week and inspected the land of
this section. He stated that the lands here
are as good as any in the State for the
cultivation of tobacco.
Late yesterday afternoon as Ned
Toomer, an old negro man, was crossing
the railroad track in his wagon near Ben
nett's, he was struck by the down train
and knocked high in the air. His wagon
was demolished and he and his horse
were greatly bruised, but the old fellow is
still living and it is thought will get we'll.
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LITERARY TREASURES.
Some Which Have Been and Some
Which May Be Lost to View.

Some Which Have Been and Some
Which May Be Lost to View.
The world, we have been assured
time and again, knows nothing Of its
greatest men. Perhaps it is equally ig-
norant about its greatest books. Are
we quite sure that the idols in our lit
erary pantheon are arrayed In their
due order Of precedence? The rules Of
precedence change, and who shall as
sert that those prevalent at any given
time are the final ones? But, above
all, are we quite certain that there may
not be notable work Of genius lying
unnoticed and unknown amid the
wrecks Of the river Of time, waiting
only for some lucky accident that shall
reveal it in all its beauty to an aston
ished world?
Such accidents with such results have
been frequent In the history of the
past. Indeed such accidents have pre-
served or have revealed to the world
no insignificant proportion Of its now
acknowledged masterpieces.
The books Of the Bible themselves
have experienced the narrowest es-
capes from what might have resulted
in their total loss. The most notable
example Is that Of Deuteronomy, which
disappeared from the Jewish world for
over q century. The story of its re-
discovery by the high priest Hezekiah
during the reign Of good King Josiah
Is set forth in the Old Testament.
Shakespeare was practically forgot
ten In the days when Addison wrote
his Account of the Greatest English
Pocts." with never q mention Of the
name of the very greatest, yet it was
shortly afterward that Shakespeare
was resuscitated.
Fitzgerald's Omar Khayyam" and
Blpckmore's Lorna Doone" dropped
stillbopn from the press and later won
a sudden popularity by accident.-Wil-
liam S. Walsh In Era Magazine.
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PICTURESQUE BRITTANY.
A Market Scene In This Quaint
French Province.

A Market Scene In This Quaint
French Province.
Brittany is a land where the peasants
till the earth in Zouave trousers, torea-
dor jackets covered with arabesque
embroider1es and green watstcoats
around which run lines Of crimson.
The women wear short red skirts,
great medici collars and colts that fut-
ter about their heads like the wings Of
doves. From beneath the points Of
their black caps the children gaze at
you with wide eyes full Of the curiosity
Of animals.
These people live In houses built of
sculptured granite and sleep In open
work closets carved like the mouchara-
bieks Of Egypt.
In spite of the Breton Interiors" and
Returns Of the Fishermen with
which painters swamp the market this
race Is still unknown or misunder-
stood, for they should be seen not in
paintings, but in their homes, In their
old time streets. on market days and
when, in fair time, the tents are pitched
In the village market places.
Fiery little horses draw to market
fish, fine vegetables and all the early
produce of Roscoff. They are spread
out upon the sidewalk. Chickens
cackle; goats bleat; pigs. tied by the
leg, strain toward the vegetables, sniff.
ing at the fresh greens!
Farmers IN sabots, carrying great
blue umbrellas under their arms, with
the two ribbons of their felt hats float
ing down their backs, pick their way
among the Dinan china displayed Oh
the ground -capacious soup tureens,
cider jugs and plates covered with
painted flowers and grotesque figures.
The peasants converse with but few
gestures; they bargain in gutteral
tones.
These taciturn people forget them
selves in the barooms on fair days.
The taverns are full Of noise. You
may hear the sound Of an accordion
and the plaint1ye note Of the biniou "a
sort Of bagpipe), leading monotonous
dances.
Into the harbor come boats laden
with fish; other boats 60 out The
fishermen are full Of business. Next
week will occur the departure for the
new country. There are women who
weep.
Above all this agitation the smoke Of
the village chimneys mingles with the
great white clouds. The quiet sea mir
rors the sun.-Artist Castaigne In Gen.
tury
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The Ariel Quartette

This company, which consists of four
young ladies, will appear at the Fitting
school chapel next Saturday evening, the
29th instant. Miss Mabelle Monaghan is
the first soprano and pianist; Miss Jeanne
Marble, second soprano and violinist;
Miss Alzaleen N. Sampson, first alto,
who appears in plastique poses dressed
in Grecian costume; Miss Eva A. Mac
KenZie, reciter and second alto.
The new features offered this season
are japanese song in costume, reading
with vocal accompaniment, japanese fan
drill, which with violin and vocal solos,
readings, etc, will give pleasure to popu-
lar as well as to entirely musical au-
diences. The Quartette has appeared in
many of the cities of the North, and the
press speaks highly of them as entertain
ers. Seats on sale at Rhoad & Bambergs,
price so cents.
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Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative -Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure; no pay.
Price 25 cents.
Denmark DOingS.

DENMARK, November 24-"J. L. H."
the Midway correspondent of the Bam-
berg Times, is one of the finest mimics
in our county. Your correspondent could
listen by the hour to his mimicry He also
writes a readable and newsy letter A
word of advice to him from friend ::
Don't mar and dishgure your letters by
using the sacreligious language of a So
called old woman 1t is great pity and
a shame that the prince of Life and
Lord of Glory" should be spoken of in
that way Those who make no profession
of religion said they were surprised that
Mr.. R. W. D. Rowell allowed such tough
stuff to go into his paper.
Our town council has had great deal
Of good work done on the streets of Den
mark, for which they deserve commenda-
ton. Capt. J. B. Guess, chairman of the
committee on streets, has taken decided
interest in this good work. Recently the
street force has been decreased, and the
plan is to bore fine arteSian well. We
will take off our hat to the city fathers
whenever that is accomplished. Go ahead
gentlemen of the council the whole town
will back you in this good work.
rev. MI. 1llcOCk, OI oTaHSeDuIS, II
conducting meeting at the Presbyterian
church, assisted by the pastor, Rev. X.
McCaskill.
Miss Maggie Eaves, of Bamberg, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. E. d. Raney.
Mrs. Cauthen Guess, of Hendersonville,
s. c., is visiting Mrs. s. d. Guess.
Miss Beulah Roberts, of Savannah, Ga,
lis here and expects to open millinery
store.
Misses Blanche McTeer and Eva Story
are at Mrs. S. D. Guess'S. W. II. W.
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BarnWell News.

BARNwELL, November 23.-The cotton
crop of this county is harvested. A few
scattering top bolls, not amounting to
one-half of per cent, is all that is left
If the mills, in bearing the price of cotton,
are depending on the top crop, they are
liable to be wofully undeceiyed shortly.
Mrs. George w. Ray, who was Miss
Emma Ray, died last Friday. She leaves
her husband, one son and four daughters
one of whom, Mrs Atkinson, is married.
She was a good woman, esteemed by a
large circle of friends.
G. Robinson Black, of Millettsville,
died last Thursday His father was E.
Junius Black, deceased, and his grand
father was Edward Black, at one time
Congressman from the district containing
Burke and other counties, in Georgia. His
uncle, George r. Black, was also con-
Sressman from the same district for a
number Of years. G. Robinson Black
married Miss Katie Morrall, who survives
him.
Little Duncan Bellinger, who broke his
LEG above the ankle few days ago, is not
doing well, but his friends hope for the
best. Aphyician from Augusta was sum-
mOned to attend him.
The unusual warm weather of the fall
seems to be producing considerable sick
ness and it is hoped that killing frost
will not be long delayed.
a dinner for the inmates of the poor
house is being arranged, under the aus
pices of charatible ladies' societies of the
town, for Thanksgiving Day. Services
in one of the churches will be conducted
by either the Methodist or Baptist resi-
dent minister, or probably both.
Oats and other small grain are looking
very well.
Mrs. Owens, of Baldock neighborhood,
moved to Barnwell recently, and will
make this place her home.
Miss Ola Williamson, fair daughter
of the Old North State near the Virginia
line, is visiting relatives in Barnwell.
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One-Third Vote.

The tabulation of the vote of the state
so far as state offices and congressional
candidates are concerned was completed
last week. The tabulation of the result
of county election is proceeding, but it
will take some time to complete them.
The result as to the state officials is:
Governor, Hayward S1,6OS; lieutenant
governor, Sloan 30,209; secretary of state,
CAN'T 30, ,7O4; attorney general, Gunter 80,
667; treasurer, Jennings 30,653; comptrol-
lcr general, Jones 30,G5s; superintendent
education, Martin 3O,653; adjutant and
inspector general, Frost, 30,654; railroad
commissioner, Caughman 30,6G7.
First District-Legare, 3,749; Prioleau,
175.
Second District-Croft, 5,134; Dixson,
247; Dickerson, 4.
Third District-Aiken, 5,0S2; Scott, IS.
Fourth District-Johnson, 4,642; Bla-
lock, 81.
First District--Finley, 1886; White, "a.
Sixth District-Scarborough, 1881
Seventh District-Lever, 1920; Dantz-
ler, 167
Constitutional amendment-26,454 yes;
1866 no.
AS will be seen Governor Hayward got
the highest vote, but that was only about
one-tLird of the vote cast in the primary.
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Called to Give up Gospel.

RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 19.-There was a
touching scene in the Methodist Virginia
conference here to-day when Rev. r. c.
Garland, minister of six years standing,
was given location or retired from the
ministry. He is still a minister, but he
has no charge and no way of getting one.
There are no charges against the minister
and all agreed that he was true Chris
tian and charitable man:
When his name was called the presid-
ing elder Of the Lynchburg district, DR..
Paul Whitehead, arose and raised the
question of the efficiency of the minis
ter. There was no blot upon his character,
but he did not think he was adapted to
the ministry Of the gospel.
After many had been heard pro and con
Mr.. Garland himself told his story. which
was that he had been felt called of God
to preach. By working at the Tredgar
iron works he made money to send him.
self to school. At that time he did not
know his A. B. G. s. After going to col
lege for a year he had entered the Vir-
einia conference. He had been success
ful and in one year he had converted one
hundred ana tar souls. He could not ask
for location. A vote was taken and he
was retired by q vote of 30 to 81.
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Woman Suffrage.

The Fairfax Enterprise, edited by Mrs.
Virginia D. Young, in commenting on
little paragraph in this paner as to
woman being arrested out West tor too
much voting, has the following. which
she requests that We copy, and We do so
with pleasure:
We thank our good brother Knight
for calling our attention to the paragraph
reporting a woman'S arrest for casting
her ballot three times. Her excuse was
that she wanted to make money
The paragraph referred to, purporting
to come from Il Denver paper, (where
women have had full suffrage since 1888
expressly SAYS 1T is the first time in the
history of Colorado that woman has
been arrested on the charge OF repeating!
Now isn't this extraordinary
Women are mothers and sisters OF
men. they share the common human
nature A good man is just as good as 4
good woman, and vice vcrsa:-and yet
for nine years women have had al thc
temptations of their brother men out IN
Colorado to do some fraudulent voting,
and only one poor creature, probably III
dire want of 4 new wrap in thu. bitter
cold climate, has stopped TO repeat hef
vote for money. This certainly is a
splendid showing for the women of Col
orado i'm contrast with our men voters
here in South Carolina.
"In the late election you rccoliect what
frauds were perpetrated in Charleston
and Columbia? Hundreds OF men the
News and Courier and the State declaredo
voted three and four times, and 1t was
positively asserted that a certain candl-
date used Il barrel full of silver pieces
buying voteS!!.
$50 this solitary instance Of woman's
lapse from rcctitude really should operate
on the minds OF our legislators when
they assemble neSt January to put up an
amendment to the State constitution
giving to us women change to help the
politics of the State by honest voting"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-11-27
City Council Meeting.

\ called meeting of city council was held
Tuesday afternoon for the purpose OF
taking action on the resolution passed at
the good roadsmccting held Monday after
noon. which resolution requested council
to order an election for the citizens Of the
town to decide whether or not the town
shall appropriate two thousand dollars
for the purpose of building and improvins :,
highways leading into Bambcrg.
Tie following resolution was offered
and passed unanimously:
Resolved That the Mayor order an
election to be held on Tuesday, Decem-
ber 10Th, 1902, for the purpose of deciding
whether or not the town shall! appropriate
two thousand dollars for the purpose of
building and improving the roads leading
into town, and the following shall be the
question to vote on: Shall the town
appropriate $4,000 for the purpose Of
building and improving the roads lead
into town."
NJ. J. Black, ]. E. Fielder, and H. F.
Bamberg were appointed managers OF
said election.
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Death of N. f. IZlar.

BIAvKvILLE, Nov 24.-Mr VI. f. lzlar
died in Tryon, n. c., Saturday night and
was Il SON OF Maj. Laurie T. lzlar. His
life was cut short while yet a young man.
He leaves Il wife and one child. Many
friends gathered to pay him their last
tribute, and he was laid to rest with the
knights of Pythias ceremony.
The stores will all close here next Thurs
day to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
The lyceum club will be entertained
next Friday evening by the Ariel Quar-
tctte
The marriage of Mr.. Forrest Gyles to
Miss Carrie O'Neill is announced for
Wednesday evening.
Dr. Arthur Izlar is up from Florida for
a few daVS
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A Timely Suggestion.

This is the saason of the year when the
prudent and careful housewife replen'
ishes her supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. II is certain to be needed be,
fore the winter is over, and results are
much more prompt and satisfactory when
it is kept at hand and given as soon as
the cold is contracted and before it has
become settled in the system. in almost
every instances severe cold may be ward
cd off by taking this remedy freely as
soop as the first indication of the cold
appears. There is no danger in giving IT
to children for 1t contains no harmful
substance. 1t is pleasant to take o-bGill
adults and children like il. Buy it and
.o;. will get the best. 1t always cures
For sale by Ramherg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-11-27
Patience With Eccentricity.

Many Of the leading people in Eng
lish society regarded Thomas Carlyle
with feeling almost akin to reverent
delight when he chose to behave like
an ignorant boor In their drawing
rooms, even taking his seat, 1t is said,
unbidden in the presence Of the queen.
This generation, however, has little pa
tiepce with such eccentricities.
1t was an English bishop who, when
the historian Freeman had worn out
his patience with his rudeness, intro
duced him to waiting audience as
''the distinguished scholar that 80 ad-
mirably describes and illustrates the
sayagery of our ancestors"