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The colored American., 1903-08-29
GAY ATLANTIC CITY.
A Reception to the Guests and Friends
of Keen Cottage.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., Special.-Fri-
day evening, Aug 81, Mrs. S. A. Keen
gave an evening social in honor of her
guests. Among those present were
the Misses Martin Mr. Arthur Lynch,
Miss Isabel Carter, OF Washington, ID.
c.: Mrs. Foster, Mrs. George H. Cam
bridge and daughter, Mr.. Andrew j.
Manley, Miss Flora Lewis. Miss Flor
ence Wilson, Mrs. H. T. Ringgold,. Mr..
and Mrs. l.. NJ. Mintess Miss NJ. Gov
erns, Mr.. ]. ]. Duckett. of Philadel-
phia, Pa. Mrs. William NJ. Jones, Mr..
E. E. Willis, Mrs. Cora V. Washington,
Mrs. Robert E Lee, Mrs. Minnie E.
Brooks, Mr.. Harvey Arnett, Miss and
Mrs. Rinna G. Dorkins. of Pittsburg
Pa: Mime. Thomas, Orange, y. J.;
Lawyer and Mrs. E. E. Brown, of Bos-
ton, Mass; Mrs. Mollie NJ. Smith, AL
leghaney, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
Rutledge New York, N. Y; Mr.. w. A
McClurg, Mr.. Edward V. Leans Mr.
Hermann H. Brown, Miss Lena Nc
Clurg, Miss Rebecca Brown, Miss EN-
ma Washington, of Parkersburg, w
Va; Miss MOllie V. Jones, Wheeling
W. Va; Mr.. James H. Neal, of Chi
cago, ILL.,; Mr.. ]. e. Lansey Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry T. Pratt, of Baltimore
Md; Miss Adah Captain. Miss Anna
Corsley, Mr.. Thos H. Johnson, Mr.. o
S. Jones, Mrs VIM. Jones. Miss Edna
Jackson, Geo. Wilson, of Pittsburg
Pa; Miss Irene Riley Philadelphia
Pa
The colored American., 1903-08-29
LIEUTENANT BAKER IN THE
PHILIPPINES.

Word has just reached US that
Lient. E. L. Baker, jr., is rendering
most honorable service to Uncle Sam
in the Philippine Islands. HeSis first
lieutenant of one of the Scout Regi-
ments and acting in the capacity of
captain and governor of Legaspi Al
bay, P. l. He has been on the go for
the past six months in San Juan de
Boo Boo. In charging the enemy in a
recent enga cement the lighter was
lost and all transports, guns and am
munition destroyed. He seems not to
be suffering from inactivity and he is
one of the most efficient officers in the
Philippine Islands. Lieut. David j.
Gilmer, who was recently appointed
TO the Philippine Scouts Regiment,
has been assigned to the Twenty sew
enth company at Cagayaris and is
now in active harness.
The colored American., 1903-08-29
THE POWELL RESIDENCE.

Hon. w. F. Powell has purchased
No. 1907 Fifteenth street, N w, the
residence of his mother, the late Mrs.
Julia A c. Powell. paying the sum of
$4,000 therefor. 1t is possible, there
fore, that our present most efficient
minister to the Haitian government
may some day become a resident of the
National Capitol.
Minister Powell, accompanied by his
wife. sailed from New York Tuesday
the 25th instant, for his post of duty
at Port au Prince, Haiti.
The colored American., 1903-08-29
CHEVELINE

Is wonderful; you have onI. TO
wash your hair every four Oh !E
months and it will straighten, lehrtf
en- and give you glossy head OF IN SL
No hot irons used. Send a piect d
your hair for proof of work. Price NJ
outfit, So for one head, 80 for 10
heads. NINE. M 4. IUhNEh'
1911 Dryades ST., New Orleans, la
The colored American., 1903-08-29

tatO salad, pickles, corn on the cob, to-
matOes, cucumbers onions, bread, but
ter, cheese, crackers, ice cream, assort-
ed cakes, watermellons, lemonade and
coffee. DR.. Taylor and his wife came
in for large share of praise.
The colored American., 1903-08-29
ARUNDEL-oN-THE-BAY NOTES.

Hon. ]. c. Dancey and family, of
WASHINGTON. Miss Mana Lee, of Flush
ing, n. Y, Miss Bessie Spence, of West
Chester. Pa. Miss Grace Griyer, of
New York City and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Joiner, of Washington, are spend
ing the month of August at Arundel
as the guests of Silver Crest Cottage.
The colored American., 1903-08-29

Mr.. Fred R. Moore, a solid citizen of
New York City, n. Y. is spending a
few days in this city the guest of
friends. He attended the Fourth An
nual meeting of the National Negro
Business League at Nashville and
was elected General Organizer.
The colored American., 1903-08-29

Lawyer L. Melendez King is spend
ing his summer vacation at Berkeley
Springs, w. Va, stopping at the How
ard Cottage
The colored American., 1903-08-29

Mr.. w. d. Montague, assistant as
SCISSOR of the District Building. is tax
ing mis- annual vacation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
FINANCIAL NEWS.

Lewis IT. Tappan and company in their
weekly stock letter say:
We do not attempt in these devices TO
forecast the future fluctuations Of the
market but instead. bring to your notice
the fact that we think going prices for
good stocks are extremely low
We do strictly commission business.
and all orders given us are forwarded
TO our correspondents. who are members
OF the several exchanges. for execution
THE SITUATION.
There has been but little news Of any
important features which have effected
stock values this week, and the market
narrowed down TO professional AFFAIR.
IL II 20 be noted. however. that there
Is at present an appreofable scarcity OF
alarming news such as characterized the
trading OF some two or three weeks ago
The universal opinion seems to be that
fer the next few weeks the market VIII
fluotuate within narrow limits, during
the latter part OF which time grain re-
ports VIII have more or less Importance
In sha ping fluctuations.
That extreme and persistent pressure
Of liquidation Is apparently over. ana
many individuals VINO up to few weeks
ago were excessively bearish and could
only see but one side of the market,
realize again that there are two sides
OF the situation. and although but small
profits had best be looked for on both
hong and short accounts for the next few
weeks yet the time Is not far distant
when considerable of an upward swing
will predominate the prices In wall
street
-Ralroad statements for August show
up exceptionally well. this being the case
with the roads in general and is not con-
fined 10 n few isolated cases. and now
that the personal element in the market
is eliminated. II seems fair 10 presume
that these good railroad earnings VIII.
in time be reflected i'm rising quotations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
VICTORY FOR LIBERALS.
Won Hands Down Easily on the Free Trade
Issue.

London, Aug. 2s.-The Liberals gained a
notable victory in Argylshire, where on
wednesday last was held the first Par
namentary bye-election fought on the fic-
cal question raised by Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain. ]. s. Answorth. the Liber-
al candidate who represented free trade.
was elected by the great majority OF 1886
over Charles Stewart Unionist. who
stood for protection At the previous
election the Unionists majority was go.
The fact that the Liberal vote on this oc-
casion was increased by more than one
thousand and that the Unionist vote de-
creased 20 the same extent is taken as
being n clear indication OF the feeling OF
the constituency on the subject OF Mr..
Chamberlaln's fiscal proposals. on which
the campaign was mainly fought.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
CLAIM OF CHkUVIN.
Asserts Injury BY Elevator in the Ber
non Mills.

Philas Chauvin Of Warwick. has sued
the Bernon mills to recover $4,000 for
personal injuries. on the 18th Of last June
Chauvin was In the employ OF the defend
ant corporation at it's mill in Smithheld
and went down with the elevator when
II took sudden drop.
The elevator was a machine run with
a rope. drum and certain apparatus and
the devices that supported the car were,
II is claimed. in a defective condition.
When the plaintiff got upon the eleva-
tor it was level with one Of the floors
and the drop 10 the bottom of the well
caused serious injuries to his head, heart,
eyes. spine and left knee. incapacitating
him for labor
Surgical attendance. IL Is claimed. has
been and will continue To be quite expen-
sive 20 Mr.. Chauvin
The defects in the apparatus II Is claim
cd could have been discovered by any
reasonable inspector. Richard f. Lyman
is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
THREE LIVES LOST.
Sad Accident to Party Returning From a
Social Gathering.

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. 2sIwhiie party
of young people were driving home from
social gathering near Allegheny early
this morning their vehicle was precipi-
tated over a high embankment into Girtys
Run and three weer drowned. Two others
narrowly escaped a similar fate
The drowned were Myrtle Scott. 20
years; Mamie Scott. sister. is years,
and Annie Clifford. cousin about 20.
The bodies have been recovered
About o'clock the feet engaged the
defenders OF two lights and captured the
signal and searchlight station at that
point This was most important point
In the defence OF the harbor. II is from
here the mine fields OF the main entrance
channel OF the harbor are watched and
the firing controlled X desired. One OF
the vessels appeared around the cape
about $3.50. and was fired upon from Forts
Levett. Mckinley and williams.
The defences OF the outer cape, I'm ad-
dition TO the batteries and infantry, were
as follows: Pond Cove, searchlight, ,
Broad Cove. eo-inch searchight; Cape
Elisabeth, two lights, signal station.
searchlight. wireless telegraph station
| and cable operating station.
The 60-inch searchlight at Broad Cove
, is one OF the largest two in the world.
The other was captured at Long Island
yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
AMERICAN BOARDS APPEAL

The appeal OF the American board 10
the government at Washington on behalf
OF American citizens at Harpoot is based
upon a series OF incidents which 10 the
mind OF the board managers indicate In
creasing danger 10 the interests OF the
American residents. Not only has the ap-
peal been made 20 the state department.
but a letter has been sent 20 President
Roosevelt asking for an opportunity TO
present 10 him the situation. The request
for an interview with the president was
made I'm letter yesterday and the effort
OF the American board has the indorse-
ment OF tho lieutenant governor or the
state who also has written 10 the presi
dent urging the neeed a prompt steps In
connection with eastern afairs.
The first appeal was made because Of
an attempt 20 burn the American college
~ Harpoot. news OF which was received
by cable last Monday. The second ap-
peal was made also on Monday, when a
cablegram was received from W. w.
Peet. treasurer OF the American board at
Constantinople saying that fanaucism
az Harpoot was almost beyond control
and that delay OF action would be dan
gerous. This cablegram from Mr.. Peet
was mailed from Constantinople 10 Vien-
ma 10 avoid censorship and was cabled
from Vienna August o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
HOW He WAS KILLED

The adv1ces received here say that the
Russian consul was driving into the city
from the Bukovo monastery, In company
with Bulgarian teacher named Misir-
kan Outside OF the city on the way 10
the railroad station is a Turkish guard
house. On passing this house the Russian
consul observed that the policeman on
1uty failed 20 give him the ordinary sa-
lutte He stopped his carriage and getting
but walled back TO the policeman and
Hsked the latter why he bad failed Ia
show the courtesy. The policeman an
ewered the consul that he did not know
him.
NJ Rostkovski then asked the policeman
for his name and for answer received n
bullet In his side and another through HIS
head, causing instant death The teacher.
who had also alighted, fell prone in the
roadside ditch and remained as II dead
until the Turkish officials and others ap-
peared and he could escape without fear
OF being killed
In the afternoon of the same day some
women observed five armed Turks I'm the
quarters at the guard house and when tho
shooting occurred one Turk asked an
other what is the natter" One Of the
nve armed men replied: "A dog was
kiied. after which the FIVE men went
away The vail received the report evil
gently much disturbed and remarked that
tne consul was 20 blame for using his re-
NoNer on the policeman. When the body
OF the consul was brought 10 his home II
vas found that he not only had been shot
nut That his head had been crushed in
liceman's rife. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
CAUSED MUCH COMMENT

New York, Aug 2S.-In the large Syrian
colony OF this city. the news of the as
sassination OF Vice Consul Magelssen al
Beirut, Syria. caused much comment. II
was believed that he had either fallen a
victim 10 the fanatical hatred OF a Mus
sulman for n Christian or because OF his
efficient and earnest labors I'm behalf OF
his country and countrymen
Chancellor MacCracken OF the New
York university. who has Just returned
from Beirut. said:
THE murdered vice consul was prompt.
intelligent and able I'm the transaction or
cuisines. The American consu under
his chief and himself easily held the first
place I'm reputation among the foreign
consulates I'm Beirut. The Syrian Pro-
testant college. which exists under a
board OF trustees. chartered by the state
OF New York. found the vice consul a
helpful friend. He prompted zealously
q Held day held this year and helped TO
secure the attendance of the governor OF
Lebanon. who came with full stan and
2 military band playing American ma
tfonal airs.
Nagelssen's courage IN pursuing Grim
inals probably caused the assassination.
Old residents OF Beirut had assured him
that for Christians TO appear I'm court
against Moslems TO testify 10 their crimes
was TO invite assassination recent
murder OF a man In American employ had
been left without inquiry. because wit
nesses were completely terrorized."
Several native Syrians expressed the be-
lief that the murder was not OF n polu-
cal nature, but resulted from a personal
affair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
Captured
BY FLEET
AT Dawn.
Dsfencs Of Portland, Me-, Har.
bor Weak and Invaders Had
Practically No Opposition.

Portland, Me. Aug. accommodation
was cut off from the signal station at
the entrance to spurwink river and all
the land defences on the extreme portion
of Cape Elizabeth were captured by n
heavy landing force from the fleet at
dawn. The landing parties were sup
ported by a heavy fire from the feet.
The cannonading continued until about
Gas when 1t was reported 1900 men had
landed.
The feet remained of the Cape Rear
Richmond Island more than two hours
or more awaiting the return OF the boats.
Owing 10 the delay OF the boats II was
thought the landing parties would re
turn TO the fleet, although the first ex-
pectation was they would march over
land and a combined land and water ss-
sault would be made on Fort Williams
first then Fort Preble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
WELL LAID PLAN

Boston. Aug. 2S.-rAdvices received
here from Monastir. European Turkey in
dictate that the assassination Of the
American consul, William q. Magelssen
at Beirut Syria. on Sunday. Aug. %,
jnst 15 days after the assassination Of the
Russian consul. NJ. RostgovslSi. Is re-
ceived by English speaking people there
as a part Of a well laid plan OF Turkish
land owners to bring about a European
occupation OF Turkish territory For a
long time II has been understood that the
native proprietors. feeling that their In
vestments were insecure under Turkish
rule. have been working TO secure for
eign Intervention. and Of late. rumors ~
q plot involving the assassination OF con-
suls have been frequently heard. In fact,
the reports at length became so well
grounded that the consuls had considered
the advisability Of asking their govern
ment for national guards, but had not
decided upon definite action.
Investigation into the assassination of
Mr.. Rostkovski at Monastir, August s.
has shown that there Is no reason TO be-
lieve that the Russian consul made any
use OF a cane OF a revolver on the police
man, as was asserted by the Turkish au-
thorities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE OFF.
The Union Men Who Struck Vest erday fe-
turned 10 Work TODAY.

Yesterday there was a small sized strike
ordered at the corner OF Westminster and
Clemence streets by those I'm command OF
the labor organizations OF the city. This
morning the men have all returned TO
work and the cloud OF disturbance which
lowered has lifted while the sky is again
serene. The cause OF the trouble was the
employment OF a non-union man as pa
perhanger In the renovation of the store
room formerly occupied by Tillinghast, the
caterer, and latterly by the Dairy & An
thony co.
There were ~ men Of the unions en-
ployed there TO one non-union man and
when the members of the union discover
ed that a "scab' was In their midst they
informed the council OF the fact The
agent or this body met the employer. Mr..
T.. T. Eagan and asked that the man be
discharged. This Mr.. Eagan would not do
before night but when night came the
affair was adjusted satisfactorily and the
men were told 10 report as usual this
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
BULLS AND BEARS.

New York, Aug 11.-Opening dealeings
In stocks showed no change from recent
conditions Only few securities were
dealt i'm at all and In these the price
changes were narrow and Irregular. Ana
conda rose Ia Otherwise there was no
change In excess of ~
Several OF the leading stocks were bid
up and the room traders took hold or the
general list Union Pacific and Amalgam-
ated were the leaders with gains OF a
point each. Rubber Goods preferred and
Anaconda rose 21s; Rubber Goods and
Realty preferred 2. Wabash preferred,
Consolidated Gas and Paper preferred Ia
and Leather preferred /. Republic Steel
a full recovery later. Northern Central
sold at 100. compared with 246, the pre-
vious sale on Sept. 2. 1902.
The market fell back into an apathetic
condition and only few specialties
moved perceptably. Consolidated Gas
rose 5i5; Anaconda, Sls: General Elec-
tric, ~, and Evansville and Terre Haute
Des Moines & Fort Dodge lost IL
Canadian Southern point. Bonds
were irregular.
BUYING orders were more plentiful af-
ter 12 o'clock and the demand was much
better for the grain carrying stocks. ST
Paul. Atchison and Southern Pacific i'm
proved a point or over. Union Pacihc
and Amalga mated increased their earlier
rise. the latter two points and Reading
Erie, New York Central. Missouri Pa
cif1c. Illinois Central, Denver and RiC
Grande preferred. Colorado & Southern
first preferred. North American. Colo
RADIO Fuel. Linseed also moved up ] tc
Ia. St Paul preferred fell back one and
Peoria & Eastern IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
HOME FOR SOLDIERS.
Reclplepts Across the Water Are Durly
Grateful.

The members OF the committee beg
10 thank Alfred Dawson. late sergeant.
Forty-second Royal Highlsnders BLACK
Watch" and through him the friends In
America. who have subscribed the sum
of more than 8 and 20 inform
them that Earl Roberts opened IN Perth.
Scotland. on Aug ib. n home for soldiers
20 be called the 'wanohope Black Watch
Memorial Home"
The building cost -. 900. which we hope
| Will soon be collected.
! General the Hon. r. Rolls, G. B.. under
whom Sergeant Dawson served In the
/ Crimean War. gave the sum of eoo0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
ONLY CHIlD'S PLAY

On the following Monday. HIirai pasha.
addressed the citizens of MonastIr 80
stated that the insurrcction was only
child's play and that order would ba re
stored In day or two Later. he souRht
en- interview with Madame Rostkovslti.
Al first the bereaved woman refused 10
see the Pasha- hut on II being made
known that he came az a representative
Of the Sultan. she met him IN the
presence OF two Russian noblemen. The
pasha expressed regret at the "unfortu-
nate afYsir." Unfortunate. Infamous NJ
fair" exclaimed Madame Rostkovski.t
After come further remarks the Pashs
with considerable embarrassment pro
duced a check for 10000 francs 04o.ooo
and explained with much stammerins
that the Sultan had ordered him 20 give
n 20 the unfortunate widow for herself
and children. Madame Rotscovski. whs
ss princess by birth ssked ~ she right
Iy understood that the Sultan was Of
fering a ''Bskesheeeh." The blood of m,
husband cannot be paid for by Turkisl
money" she said. Give the check q
your master and II he does not know
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
NATIONAL TROPHY.
karksmsn From Many States To Compete
for tho Honor.

Sea Girt. n. j., Aug 2s-Evsrything
is in readiness for the Interstate shooting
tournament Of the National Rife associa-
tion OF America. the New Jersey STATE
Rife association and the United State
Revolver associat tion that vii begin here
Sept. 2. and continue through Sept II.
Already the competitors from several
states are IN camp and engaging In daily
practice The entries to date received
in the national trophy match alone in-
clude New York. Massachusetts. ver-
mont. Connecticut. Rhode Island. veP-
mont. Ohio. Iowa, Pennsylvania. Mary
land. Georgia. District OF Columbia. the
United States army, the United States
navy and the United States Marine corps.
IL isc practically certain that q represen-
tation from Maine will he on hand.
I'm the regimental team match the en-
tries include two District OF Columbia
teams and teams from. fve New Jersey
regimennts: Pennsylvania viii send the
same number OF regimental teams and
Massa chusetts viii he represented by the
First Corps OF Cadets, the Sixth regf-
ment and the First regiment Heavy Ar
tillery New York by Eight National
Guard team: Maryland by two. Ohio by
one and the United States Marine corps
by two teams.
one OF the new team competitions V
the Dryden match. for a trophy valued ae
"a 600 presented by Senator Dryden OF
New Jersey.
Col. A. ID. Duser. the vel known rfhs
shot. has given a trophy to be copeted Tor
in a rapid FIRE contest. Bulls eye shoting
will be eliminated at the coming meet.
and to take It's place. souvenir medal
match and a national markmanship pro-
IaA