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The colored American., 1903-10-03

tempting to solve the problem of 10
000,000 Negroes.
President George w. Jackson, of
Bethel Literary, given more latitude
and power by the trustees of the Met
ropolitan Church.
The A. NJ. z. Church Publishing
house improve its plant and keep pace
with the great Baptist publishing
house at Nashville, Tenn.
Diligent and elusive subscribers to
The Colored American give its man
ager genuine surprise by "squar-
ing" accounts now over due
White merchants advertise literally
in the columns of The Colored Ameri-
can-the recognized mouthpiece of the
10000 colored people of this city.
Colored statesmen and saleswomen
in our large department stores in con-
sideratiOn of the many thousand dol
lars given by our colored citizens to-
ward their support.
The A. NJ E. Church cease in its
efforts to hOodwink their intelligent
laity and maintain their reputation as
leaders in church department work by
placing a strong, hustling man like
Ira T. Bryant at the head of their
printing house at Nashville, Tenn.
The colored American., 1903-10-03
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE.
ur churches out of debt.

The Metropole Club continue to sue !
eeed
President Roosevelt nominated and |
elected
Our people stop paying rent and buy
property.
few of our competent school teach
ers promoted.
The fool killer return from his an
nual vacation.
Our old bachelors advance and old
maids capitulate.
The Pen and Pencil Club arouse
from its lethargy.
Ben Tillman and John Temple
Graves in-heaVen
Our colored steamboat company a
pronounced success.
The True Reformers establish a saw
ings bank in this city.
The AmphiOn Glee Club continue in
popularity and success.
The remains" of the late national"
cOlOred press convention.
Less hot air" and loafing around
our cafes and restaurants.
Deserving business enterprises by
the race given better support.
A few men in the Government Print
ing Office receive promotions.
A few colored clerks in the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor.
Scandal mongers and gossips con-
tract the lock-jaw for change.
The Grand United Order of Knock
ers in session at Convention Hall.
The hole that swallowed up the col
Ored bar association of this District
Almond w. Scott remain as presi-
dent of the Second Baptist Lyceum.
Our literary societies accomplish
something of real benefit to the race.
One thousand colored people own
stock in or local street-railway enter
prise.
DR.. C. w. Childs and DR.. Phil. B.
Brooks singing Comrades in har
mOny.
Some of our local preachers drop
their bibles and shoulder a pick and
shovel
Rev. E.W. hampton continued as gen
eral financial secretary of the A. M. E.
church.
Some of our so-called national col
ored organizations earn a solid local
reputation.
More fine edifices like the True Re
formers Hall erected by the colored
people of this city.
Has-beens" and ''never-weres'' prin,
cipals of our coIored schools 'sgo away
back and sit down.
Our colored newspapers cease fight
ing each other and work as a unit for
the uplift of the race.
Prof w. H. H. Hart appear before
Bethel Literary this fall with paper
on The Black Mans Burden"
Professional dead beats and news
paper borrowers consigned to a lake
that burneth with fire and birthstone.
Some of our girl graduates of the
High and Normal schools given posi-
tions in the night schools of this city.
Prof. w. H. Ferris take charge of
some department ia Kittren College
and cut loose from those Boston fax
The colored American., 1903-10-03

Judge R. H. Terrell, wife and daugh-
ter left Friday evening, the 11th uIt.,
for Memphis. Tenn, where he deliv-
cred the Emancipation oratien, Tues
day evening, 22nd, at Church Audi
torium
The colored American., 1903-10-03

Mr.. J, D. Budd, dealer in pork, ba-
con, ETC., is running stalls Sc and 81
in the market at Seventh and o north
west. He is doing a fine business and
it viii pay our subscribers and the
public in general to patronize him.
The colored American., 1903-10-03

Mr.. Harry Neal, messenger to the
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, who was seriously injured by
falling through an open hatch hole
on board the River Queen some time
ago, is mending slowly. The broken
ribs are said by he physician to be
knitting nicely.
The colored American., 1903-10-03

Mrs R. L. Clarke has moved her
dressmaking emporium to the large
and cOmmodious room in True Re
formers Hall, corner Twelfth and U
streets, where she has on exhibition
all kinds of gowns and dresses de-
signed, and made by her and her pu-
pills. Her windows are beautifully
decorated and the public is invited to
inspect her place, the ladies especially.
The colored American., 1903-10-03

Miss Virginia Pierce, one of our eff
ficient schOolmarms, has resigned
married eX-POliceman Quarrels, and
will hereafter reside in New York
City.
The colored American., 1903-10-03

The Anacostia Bargain House is an
other candidate for public favor in
Anacostia, D. G. It deals in all kinds
of dry goods. dressmaking and milli-
merry goods. Mr.. VIM Scott is
president and Mr.. Chas 49, Barker is
treasurer.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1903-02-21
AN EAST COAST FAIR.

While at tins time everyone who IL not
busy IN catering 10 the wants of the
tourists who are filling the hotels and
winter residences along the East Coast
* engaged ia planting and harvesting
vegetables Tor the northern markets,
the matter ui arranging for I'M exhibit OF
the varied products oi TIA" belt ofcountles
extending from st Mary's River to Cape
sable l. Il matter that L. receiving some
attention.
In many ways the East Coast section.
while il has an interest IN common with
the rest uf Florida. Is peculiar to itself
1t has all the elements which 70 to make
n prosperous section. and each county Is
within easy communication with Il q
other.
4 permanent annual fair held either III
Jacksonville, st Augustine or DnytonA
would be- ri great benefit to this section
and either OF these places are amply abb
20 care Tor those who would attend il.
] 1t il useless To try To hold II Successfu
fair wherr the people cannot be accom-
modltrd. II H. perhaps too late to hOl,
such IN exhibit this season, bat il Is no
too soon Ia begin preparation for TIN
coming Nrar-St Augustine Record.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1903-02-21
HIGH TIMES NEXT WEEK.

Turs,n, the Dana Thompson Carnival
{" npanN VIII open It's engagement in
Dnytona, aud promises to paint the
town rcd for the balance Of the week
On" Of the principal attractions will be-
Dana Thompson Wild leap from IL
tower 90 feet in ia" air into tank of
water four f~-t deep, this, with the other
icAts. takes place every day.
Mayor Thomas has given his sanction
t" having tn" festivities on the city
streets and il Is predicted that people
from our ncighboring towns will Join in
witnessing the Inn.
The troup exhibited mt DrLnnd lnst
week and the Record in speaking of them
says, III part:
Dana Thompson himself, tumbling
from IA 9O-iuut tower into II tank Of four
i,-.t ui water has been the greatest at
traction, and II l. n wonderful feet
: Next in order are the bohemian glass
/ blowers. the greatest Demonstration, -
irrt long. weighing 300 pounds, the
eruption Of Mt. relec ana the burning of
ST Plcrrr, the E-kamau village, and the
mechanical toy exhibition. The vaudr-
willie show every AFTERNOON, too, has been
IL great attraction.
With>tauding there are 60 people
along with the show. everything has
been orderly. and Dana Thompson full
filled his promise. that his show would
give satisfaction and great pleasure Il
our people He is n fine young man, and
viii permit nothing in his show that IL
the least immoral.
Il nike many shows, the people IL
Dana Thompson show put up anc
board with the peopI" in towns they
visit. thereby leaving good per cent O
what they take IN with the town.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1903-02-21
MRS. MATHES SUES SIETSON.

In addition to the suit which has begun
against HIM IN the Stat,.courts 10y DR. Il.
+. Forbes, President OF Stetson Uni
verslty, John H. Stetsun is to br sued in
the United States District Court by Mrs.
W. ID. Mathcs, Of DeIand. for alleged
libel and Islander The action IL for
$3.50 900, the same sum rs is claimed in
the Forbes suit
The papers were served ON Mr. St.tson
last Saturday at DcLnnd by Deputy
United States Marshal " II Mccormick
The paper cites that John h. Stetsou, II
citizen OF Pennsylvania. i summoned t.
appear before the nitcd States Court the
first Monday i'll April IL answer unto
Lena Is. Muthes 10y George NJ Mathee,
her next friend, and citizen OF Florida
in u suit for libel and Islander in the sum
OF $4,000
Mr. Stetson Is at the COLLEGE Arms
Hotel At DcLand He had Just finished
breakfast when approached 10y Deputy
Marshal Mccormick He read the paper
without comment. The plantin in the
suit is the Mrs. Mathrs whose name was
connected with thnt of the President 81
Stetson University in the charges which
have already been made public.
Mr. Stetson'S lawyers will fight the
10th - III. .,,,.l |
States Courts
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1903-02-21

average rise Of the tide is about two
ieet There il always "a good beach for
riding several hours every day. The
sand If nearly as hard us asphalt and
very smooth There are no stones what
ever. No road or street was ever built
that is SO smooth 10 ride over as this
beach Imagine boulevard five hun
dr.d feet wide, dead level for thirty miles,
smooth US II floor. One auto. here.
owned by Avery Smith, weighs five
thousand pounds, and it makes no i'm
preston on the hard sand of the beach
| il an ideal rncr course. and the place
where worlds records will be made
next month.
The Jacksonville Times. Union of last
Saturday saws: Mr.. Morgan (the pro-
moter of the ruccs) wishes it To be known
that much credit for the booming of the
Daytona and Ormond beaches is due to
Mr. Hathaway. OF West merville.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1903-02-21
Preparations Promptly Progressing
for 6be Auto. Meet in March. n "a


Dayt"ninis with their usual publ,
spirit ana enterprise, are taking a very
II tive int rr~t IN the Automobile meet
inc and races tn he held ON the beach
Mnr.h % - and ~. The business m.n
ana others have subscribed several hun
Adrcd dollars to br u-.d for the purchase
"i two valuable silver cups 10 be given
;is trophies
The meeting will be held under tn.
auspicies OF the Florida Automobile As
sOclntion. which was formed at Jack
sonvlle last week The association il
Differed as follows: W. ". GUNNER
president; {. \. Clark, vice president; J
&. Christopher, second vice-president; F
+. Gilbert, third vice president; F. 7
Hoover, secretary; NJ Hoover, treasurer
The directors arr: W F. Coachmnn,
chairman; ". +. GUNNER, F. s. Hodges
j. +. r. Bowdrn, Tclfnr Stockton, Thos
Sheridan, John Einig
The officers and directors are all o
Jacksonville.
The members of the Florida Auto Az
soc'ahon feel very much gratitied to have
had SO many desire to know regarding
how To join the association. For thos,
who wish To become members of tn.
| association, n letter sent to the secretary
DIR. Hoover. or To any member, express
ing their wishes on the subject, will bt
all that will be- necessary. The annua
| dues and Initiation Zee will not be high
The charter membership Of the Florida
Auto Association is the largest OF any
auto club in the United States, and com
/ posed OF men prominent in their ~
! spCN-tive business and professions.
/ No more desirable place in all tin
world could be picked for race than tn,
/ Dnttona beach 1t extends along tn
coast for more than thirty mixes in
straight line, and is from four to ii,
/ hundred icrt wide at low water. TIL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
New MilAte !

Loz-I54 Randolph BuiIdi
)hiS, Tenn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Saved TWO From Death.

"Our little daughter had an al
most fatal attack of whooping
cough and bronchitis, writes Mrs.
w. K. Haviland of Armonk, N. Y,
but, when all other remedies fail
ed, we saved her life with DR..
Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an adj
vaned stage, also used this wonder
full medicine and to-day she is per-
fectly we'll" Desperate throat and
lung diseases yield to DR.. Kings
New Discovery as to no other medi-
cine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. SOC and $1.00 bottles
guaranteed by R. S. Freeman &
Son. Trial bottles free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
(First publication Oct. Is, l903.)
prOhafe Notice.

County Clerk, Pierce Co. wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Dieting Invites Disease.

To cure Dyspepsia or indigestion
it is do longer necessary to live on
milk and toast. Starvation pro-
duces such weakness that the whole
system becomes an easy prey to
disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
enables the stomach and digestive
organs to digest and assimilate all
of the wholesome food that one
cares to eat, and is a neverfailing
cure for indigestion, Dyspepsia and
all stomach troubles. Kodol di-
gests what you eat-makes the
stom "ch sweet. Sold by R. S. Free
man {. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
The SalVe That Heals

Without leaving a scar is De-
Wits. The name Witch Hazel is
applied to many salves, but De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is the
only Witch Hazel Sa1ve made that
contains the pure unadulterated
witch hazel. If any other Witch
Hazel Salve is offered you it is a
counterfeit. E. G. Dewitt invented
Witch Hazel Salve and Dewitt S
Witch Hazel Salve is the best sa1ve
in the world for cuts, burns,
bruises, letter, or blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles. Sold
by r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Teachers Interstate Examinaz
ton Course.

Teachers wishing to prepare for
examinations should write, at once,
to Prof. ]. L. Graham. Ii. D., 1872
154 Randolph Building, Memphis,
Tenn, for particulars concerning
his special Teachers Examination
Course.
This course is taught by mail,
and prepares Teachers for examina-
ton in every State in the Union.
Leading educators pronounce it the
best course ever offered to the
Teaching profession, and all Teach
ers wishing to advance in their pro-
fession should Immediately avail
themselves Cf it. Enclose stamp
for reply.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Aperfect Painless pill

Is the one that will cleanse the
system, set the liver to action, re-
move the bile, clear the complexion
cure headache and leave a good
taste in the mouth The famous
little pills for doing such work
pleasantly and effectually are De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Bob
Moore of Lafayette, Ind, says: All
other pills l have used grippe and
sicken, while De Witt Little Early
Risers are simply perfect" Sold
by R. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Figures Just compiled BY the de-

Figures just compiled by the de-
partment of commerce and labor,
through it's bureau of statistics,
show that the importation of cacao
has grown from 100000 pounds in
1883 to "a, 100000 in 1893 and 3d.
900, 900 in 1908. The coffee impor-
tations grow from 100000
pounds in 1883 to 1901, 000,0 900
pounds in 1902 and 915, 066, $50
pounds in 1908. Those of tea
amounted to 100000 pounds in
1888, and only 100000 in 1902,
but in 1908 were 108, 900, 900 pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of The ear. There is only one
way 10 cure Deafness and that is by constitu-
tional remedies, Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube get, infamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condition of
the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F.. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Ra-SOld by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are tie best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29

After Oct. 31st our l. M. Creden-
tials and 2,000-nile books will be
discontinued and an interchange
able 2,000-mile ticket substituted
therefor. This ticket will be sold
for $4,000 with rebate of $3.50 if
ticket is used in accordance with it's
conditions. 1t will be good for
passage on nearly all of the rail-
ways in the Western Passenger As
sociation's territory east of the
Missouri river. w. S. DAVIS, Agt.
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
DANGER In Fall Colds.

Fall colds are liable to hang on
all winter leaving the seeds of
pneumonia, bronchitis or consump-
ton. Fo1ey's Honey and Tar cures
quickly and prevents serious re-
suits. 1t is old and reliable, tried
and tested, safe and sure. Con-
tains no opiates and will not con-
stipate. Sold by C. R. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
California Tourist Car.

Commencing Tuesday, Sept. %,
and every Tuesday thereafter, tour
ist car will leave St. Paul at 9:35 a.
m, Sioux City, 6:40 p. M, Council
Bluffs, 9:35, arriving at Omaha at
9:55 p. m. Leave Omaha at 1880 D.
M; Ogden, 10:l5 a. m; San Fran
cisco, Friday, AIS p. M; arriving
at San Jose at $50 p. M, and at
Los Angeles Saturday at ] D. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Dozen Times a NIGHT.

Mr.. Owen Dunn of Benton Ferry,
w. Va, writes: II have had kidney
and bladder trouble for years, and
it became SO that I was obliged to
get up at least a dozen times a
night. l never received any per-
manent benefit from any medicine
until l tried Foley's Kidney Cure.
After using two bottles | am cured.
Sold by c.. R. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Bids for County Funds DEPOSIT
f0rv Wanted

In compliance with section 693 of the Revised
Statutes, as amended by Chapter 1853, laws of
1903 all banks, banking institutions and trust
companies are hereby notified that at the
animal meeting of the county board of
Pierce County to convene on the 10th day OF
November, 1903 there will be placed before
said board for it's action and approval any and
all bids from such bank banking institution or
trust company for the deposits of the funds OF
said county, for the year commencing January
1st, 1904. Such proposals must be filed with the
county clerk at least one day before the meet
ing of said board and must state the rate OF in
such interest being computed and credited to
the county at the end of each month and such
deposits and accrued interest being held sub
ject to draft and payment at all times on de-
mand
Dated at Ellsworth, Oct. 5, 1908,
0. j. HOHLE,
County Clerk Pierce Co. Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
y Pierce County. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
county at the County Court room in the village
Of Ellsworth in said county on the second Tues
day. (being the 10th day. OF November, A. D..
1908, at ten O'Clock a. M, the following matter
will be heard and considered:
The application of Anna Swanson for the
appointment of Thomas TAFT of the city of
River Falls as administrator of the estate of
John Swanson late of the city of River Falls,
in said county. deceased.
Dated Oct. 18th, A. ID. 1903.
By order of the Court,
ALLEN p WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Cheap One Way Tickts ! tas
Pacific Cast.

On Sept. Is to Nov. 80, 1908, we
will sell one-way colonist tickets to
San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc.,
End class, at $685. each. Denver,
Colorado Springs, Col, $3.50, and
also Salt Lake City. Spokane,
Wash, S23.45, via St. Paul; $25.75
via Council Bluffs. Portland, Ore
gon. $25.95 via st. PAIL; S28.25 via
Council Bluff. w. S. DAVIS. Agt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Spent More Than $1,000.

w. w. Baker of Plainview, Neb.,
writes: my wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried
a number of doctors and spent over
1000 without relief. She became
very low and lost all hope. A friend
recommended Foley's Honey and
Tar and thanks to this great rem
edy it saved her life. She enjoys
better health than she has known
in ten years" Refuse substitutes.
Sold by C. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
pale and SaIlow people

Can be cured by taking DR.. Cos
SONS Oxygen Tonic Tablets. They
make rich, red, healthy blood Jingle
through all parts of the body. Their
merit can be proven by free sam
pie at G. r. Taggart's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Personal Experience.

The strongest recommendation
that kidney cure can have is that
it will cure Bright's Disease. We
know of no case that DR.. Gossom s
Kidney and Bladder Cure will not
cure. Convince yourself by trying
it. SOC a box. C. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
r r Sale.

Gunderson farm, miles east of
River Falls. 264 acres-240 acres
under cultivation. Good buildings
and good spring and we'll water
with windmill. Pleasant location
and very convenient. Sold as whole
or in two parts--one part 100 acres,
the other Id acres. For further
information inquire of Ed. Ander-
son, Prairie Mill, or G. N. Wiger,
Farmers 70 Merchants Bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Never Ask Advise.

When you have cough or cold
don't ask. what is good for it and
get some medicine with little or
no merit and perhaps dangerous.
Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar, the
greatest throat and lung remedy,
it cures coughs and colds quickly.
Sold by C.. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Broke Into His House.

S. LIE Quinn of Cavendish, VT,
was robbed of his customary health
by invasion of Chronic Constipa-
ton. When DR.. Kings New Life
Pills broke into his house his
trouble was arrested and now he's
entirely cured. They're guaranteed
to cure. 25c at R. S. Freeman &
Sons drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Teachera Wanfad.

We need at once a few more
Teachers for Fall schools. Good
positions are being filled daily by
us. We are receiving more calls
this year than ever before. Schools
and colleges supplied with Teachers
free of cost. Enclose stamp for re-
ply. American Teachers Associa-
ton. ]. L. GRAHAM, LII. D.,
Manager.
152-154 Randolph Building, Mem
DhiS. Tenn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Love Letter

Would not interest you if you re
looking for guaranteed Salve for
Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd
of Ponder, Mo-, writes, 4 suffered
with an ugly ore for year, but a
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me-" It's the best Salve on earth.
Csc at R. S. Freeman & Sons drug
cf0rn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-29
Infldmed Bladder.

"For three years | suffered SO
from Inflammation of the bladder
that could not hold my water, but
one box of DR.. Gossom's Kidney
and Bladder Cure made me a
healthy man again" A. E. Branton,
IA East Madison street, Chicago.
SO cents box. c. R. Taggart.