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The colored American., 1903-07-11

virtues while they frown down and dls-
courage recklessneSS and criminal1ty
among all with whom they come IN
contact The crusade for education,
both higher and Industrial, should be
religiously continued, while there
should not be the least relaxation or
their efforts to accumulate property,
stimulate greater activity on com
merciaI lines and cultivate the most
friendly relations with the best people
of all races by whose side their lot in
life may be cast. But in this final word
we would also eXhort them to be
firmer reliance upon God and deter
mination always to seek His guidance
and follow His leading. The aSsuran-
ceS of His word as we'll as what He
has done for them in the past ought to
| convince them that they can hope to
secure no good except from His hand,
to achieve no victory but by His strong
right arm.
| J. G. Napier, of Nashville, in speak
ling on the address, said that the thing
most needed in this country was for
the white people and colored people TO
become friendly. You cannot make
IGAL. 20. gkqj
lpeople do what they have made up
Their minds not to do. l would rather
have the good will and friendship OF
my neighbors when absent from nome
to protect my family than whole
army a thousand miles distant TO hght
for them Shotgun advice is not the
thing needed 1 admire the gospel OF
| peace, and that is what is going to
settle these great questions
ASKS CONGRESS- TO HELP.
J The resolutions adopted were as FOL
lows:
Il Resolved, That the great evil anC
Ioutrage of Negro disfranch1sement Ii
not without remedy, and as we DelleVe
that redress is in the power OF Con
gress. we memorialiZe the President tC
recommend that Congress enact sucf
laws as will secure to Afro-Amer1caI
citizens their constitutional rights
and protect them in the exercise or TN
same in all cases where the State il
derelict in it's duty, touching the same
L Resolved, That the sovereignty o
the life of the citizen and his ENJOY
ment of liberty and pursuit OF happl
kness are conceded by the Constitution
and as these sacred rights are ignored
| as the prerogatiVe of certain States
. may elect, we hereby invoke the Pres
t ident to recommend that Congress pas
D such laws as will make secure the II
L and constitutional rights of the citi
zens of color, along with other Amerl
| can citizens.
D Resolved. That the lofty and patriot
/ | ic attitude and expressions of Presi
y dent Roosevelt with reference to tn
j rights, achievements and loyalty o
S IAfro-Americans deserves our gratitud
l. and Endorsement, and we hereby com
l. mend the same and assure the Presi
a dent of our unshaken confidence in hi
t principles and policy of an open doc
q to all American citizens.
/ -
The colored American., 1903-07-11
ND RoRERT MALOY'S HOPE.

DR. Robert Maloy, a weli-known
South CaroIinian and an active RepuD-
Iican party of that state, is now To-
Gated in the city, where he has been
making an effort to secure posltlon
under the Federal Government. He Is
backed up by leading Republicans OF
bis state and has received many let
ters from the President in which he
states that assurance has been given
him of a position at an early date.
DIR. Maloy is an enthusiastic Roosevelt
man and predicts his reelection and
nomination in 1904.
The colored American., 1903-07-11
MRS. JOSEPH LACELLE.

Mrs. Joseph Lacelle, Ottawa, East,
Ont. Can ada, writes'
"Peruna is better by far than any
other medicine sold in the Dominion for
the troubles peculiar to the sex. I suf-
fcred with backache, headache and
dragging down pains for over n1pa
months, and nothing relieved me par
ticle until took Peruna. A few bottles
relieved me of my miserable half-dead.
half-alive condition. am now in good
health and have neither ache or pain,
nor have had any for the past year.
If every suffering woman would take
Peruna they would soon know It's value
and never be without it."-Mrs. Joseph
Lacelle.
Free Home Advice.
In view of the great multitude OF
women suffering from some form Of,
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis
eases. has announced his willingness
to direct the treatment of as many
cases as make application TO him
during the summer months without
charge.
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Column bus, Ohio.
The colored American., 1903-07-11
TONSORIAL PARLOR.

There is a certain charm in having
your work done at the b. and 2. Ton
serial Shaving Paflors, at the corner
of Sixth and Missouri avenue, oppo-
site the Pennsylvania depot. The vi
cinity is always alive with excitement
of an amusing kind, where, while you
are being waited on by an excellent
workman, you are also famed cool by
the delightful breezes from electric
fans. You will find there in attend
ance, Messrs. Welsh, Harris, Pearson
and Mr.. r. A Nelson, the city's re
nown tonsorialist. George A. Robin
son, Prop.
The colored American., 1903-07-11
THE EUREKA GRAND LODGE.

F. and A. A. Y Masons, Prince Hall
compact, has just closed long and
important session, and starts out very
favorably for the new year. All visit
ing brothers are respectfully requested
to call upon Eureka. Grand Master
Col. r. D. Goodman, No. 917 4th street
northwest. For Information ABOUT the
craft. please bring financial caro- OF
your lodge.
DIR. J. E. WILLIAMS,
Grand Secretary,
No. LOG F ST. n. w.
The colored American., 1903-07-11

We would like to know the where
abouts of Rev. l. S. Person, the mis-
sionary secretary of the G. M. E.
Church A three months subscription
will be given to the person. who will
furnish us his address.
The colored American., 1903-07-11

Mr.. H. w. Williams, the enterpris1ng
restauranteur, at 603 G street, N. W.,
gave a toOthsome clam dinner to
Kann's porter's last Saturday evening.
The young men enjoyed the refresh
ments very much
Editor T. Thos Fortune was guest
at the Southern hotel, few days this
week. He was enroUte home from the
Louisville Convention and stopped
over on business at the Treasury De-
partment.
Mrs. Felix H. Ryan, and children,
who have been sojourning In FLORIDA,
returned to the city last wednesday,
where they were Joined by the hus-
band and father. Much excitement
was created when it was learned that
Mrs. Ryan and her children were IN
the train which followed the big wreck
near Charlottesville, Va.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02

their Coronation Day. Gov. Dole gives
half holiday.-U. s. Steamer Albatross
reports channel between Kauai and Nil
hau only 400 fathoms deep.
27th.-Oahu College graduates eight
students.
July I'd Disappearance of fire in XII
lauea reported-smoke still copous. An
enormous fall OF rock in the pit has
smothered up the up-wellng lava.
4th.- Independence Day fully cele-
brated.
9Th Missionary schooner Carrie and
Annie arrives on her way to Micro
nesia.
10TH A large section of the Home
Rule party, led by Prince Cupid, breaks
away from the leadership of Delegate
Wilcox, with severe rccrimine tions.
18th Board OF Health visit leper
settlement. and report en unwonted alb
sence OF complaints. Lepers greatly
Interested In sports.
18th. Ex.queen arrives back from
Washington, after falling to secure any
attention from Congress for her al
legged claims to the crown lands. Hum
bic homage paid her by her old adher-
ents.-liome Rule boilers begin u or
ganize Hui Kuokoa. ar Independent
party, denouneing the inoapacity Of last
legislature,
nth Arrival OF long-missing u. :,
training ship Mohican, kaumafapili
church receives award of nearly $780,
900 from Court Of Fire Claims Walter,
third son ~ Manager q T. Ronton ~
Eva plantation, shoots himself la nbdo-
men while toying with parlur rifle, and
ives only few hours,
gan Remains found inside Diamond
Head, subsequently fully identinrd az
,hnso ~ Ernest 9. Hornet a jeweler,
missing for nearly 10 year Probable
suicide
stlh Merchants fail np'ns IN even
nH 90 continue next week
sslh Agricultural fair opens
a. arm shed heYadan arrives from
Toast tho hrsl oll burning sl'amer
hers.
syih AslluuliuTal tall el0sss afirr
fl'esssipl exhibits ~ nuiy, Vegetables,
grasses ele,
ss,s = Asrhsnls Ffls eloasa, s',e1
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02

much interest.
3lst. - Rear Admiral Merry surrend-
ers command OF Honolulu naval station
to Capt. w. II. Whiting, U. s. N.
AUGUST.
August 2d.-Republican primary cleo
tons held throughout city with i'm
mensely increased vote.
9Th The Fred J. Wood arrives with
the body Of Capt. j. ]. Jacobsen. muir
dered eight days previous by the Jap
anese cabin boy. abetted by the cook.
The widow and two little ones on
board.
sth.- Bishop Henry b. Restarick ar
rives to take supervision OF the Protest
ant Episcopal church in Hawaii.
llth.- A. w. Mitchell u wealthy ner-
yous patient. throws himself into the
sea from s. S. Coptic. and Is drowned.
18TH Heavy fire in early morning.
About one acre burned over OF new
and slightly built two-story structures
crowded by Asiatics, on River street.
between Pauahi and King streets,
Trolley wire down on Hotel street. Loss
estimated at Ss0,0O0. Insurance. $780,
900. Fire started from lamp upset by
cat Native Legislature again blamed
for refusing 10 extend the fire limits
10 River street,
18th Prof. Wood and four lady
teachers OF Normal school ascend Ka-
ala by new trail, A few days later
over twenty young people made the
same ascent.
sd u, ), A. Transport Buford from
Manila puts IN with leaking boilers
About 300 soldiers on board besides Of
nCrTs,
sid- Fire Ia rear warehouse Of
campbell block, corner Fort and Mcr-
chant streets started from gasoline
foniaineF ana lantern several stores
fnd offices damaged chiefly by water
LOSSES estimated al 500 900 Heavy
lnsuranoos Fire starts again next
afy, hut snpn hubdned,
silh,~ ltellef steamer ilanalei sent Ia
laYran l arrives With whole shlp's
company ~ missing bark rellon, which
SAM Jply 80, Win laTR0 pl gNan9, ten
dals nom i,aYsan and 800 miles w. >
" iiaTh ola ANA leaky feoplr esr
raped IA lN0 hoals, louF days w fsE'
tprnlnS 90 I,assah,
roallEuea pS psgs -
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02
BEAUTIFULSKIN
Soft White Hands
luxuriant Hair
cuTiCURA SOAP.

MILLIONS WOMEN USE preserving.
wi purifying identifying
scales aud dandrun and the stopping falling oeng,
whitening and soothing
for annoying rtaons and chang
the form Of
readily themselves
and for all the the toilet BATH
induce who especially
and purifying the skin, scalp
CUrCURA soar combines delicate emoen
CUR the great skin with the Of cleansing
most refreshing flower colours No other compounded
to with purifying
scalp hair and hands No other SOAP
expensive be with all purposes
and Thus combines
and complexion
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02
Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humou


ton and o'he and heal and CurcuRA and
fails Sold throughout the world All about the Skin
Town POTTER Drug CHEN CoRr Sole Props, Boston,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02

Mar ~ rhas 81 rnnses rsrriasi
sTreksg while dnlins dean fnpm i,us
bahia, anl pie lefl afm hFnhsn Me-
Npnlagus Turner mash BRUISED saa
hsi mslf hfeahf iaV Eibg
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-01-02

March lsl Scores ~ large alEaroha
trees in kapiolani Park, uprootsd by
galei als0 throughout the ciiE,
,lh News ~ death IN Chicago, by
pneumonia, ~ " q, haofarlane, on tho
tenth day ~ his marriage Tho de-
business ana politics
SAB o. Dc nplle NJ Wailuku swept
aNsy "a hallko Fgleh body found
four days laieF
can Abatement ~ sls aayF north
rIll sails. Ihg fefi ~ Nfaibfrpanna
eesslpgs sel assy
iih, JalB Williams, . aallf. kllls
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
Riot in a Church.

An attempt of half a dozen colored
persons opposed to Booker T. Wash
ington, president of the Tuskogee in
stitute, to ask questions at meeting
which he was ADDRESSING in the Zion
church in Boston, almost resulted in a
riot, and twenty-five policemen were
called to quell the disturbance. Sew
eral arrests were made, one policeman
receiving a deep stab from a hat pin,
while man. said to be one of those
opposed to Washington, received sew
eral razor cuts and is now in the hos
pital. After the arrests Mr.. Wash
ington was allowed to proceed, and
spoke for nearly two hours.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07

No one can tell who will be Leo
Kills successor. but, considering all
things, Gotti is believed to be the man
OF the situation. 1t is said that he
has the cordial support of Germany
and Austria, that Italy is favorable to
him, and France would not oppose
him. His good qualities are recog-
nized by all the European powers who
do not forget his work in Brazil. 1t
Is not generally known that when Got
ii was in Brazil he was officially ap-
pointed by many European govern
ments to do his utmost to check the
civil war when 1t broke out at St.
Paloa, against President Pelmoto.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
TRIED TO WRECK BRIDGE.

Desperate Attempt Made to Slow VI
Structure Near Livingston, Mont
A desperate attempt was made BY
unknown parties Sunday morning to
blow up the large Northern Pacific
bridge crossing the Yellowstone river
cast Of Livingston. Mont, and wreck
tbs eastbound passenger train. The
explosion was terrific and broke win
dows In scores Of houses In the east
ern part OF the city. No part Of Liv-
ingston escaped the severe shock. The
big bridge was twisted out Of align
ment.
The powder had been placed by In
experienced persons. and to that fact
ia attributed the escape OF the struc-
ture. A large hole was made In the
central pier OF the bridge. The North
ern Pacific company has offered q re-
ward OF $1,000 and tho county COM
$4,000. There IL no clue
TO the miscreants.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
experimenting WITH spuos.
Farmer Adopts New Ideas In Potato
Raising.

George Elrod, a farmer living east
Of Bedford, Ind. experimental with a
new idea in raising potatoes this sea-
son, and as result has the finest
crop, grown with less labor, ever
raised In the county. Mr.. Elrod plant
cd his potatoes, covering them with
about half hoe of dirt. after which
he carefully covered the entire patch
with good bed of straw, packing It
down as solid as possible. They have
never been molested since the plant.
ing, and the ground is covered with
the vines, which grew up through the
straw, not a weed being in the entire
patch. and underneath is almost
solid bed OF the finest, largest pota-
toes ever seen In patch.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
Pursuit of convicts Abandoned.

Twelve Of the desperate convicts
who escaped from the Folsom, CAL,
penitentiary are still at large and lat
est developments indicate that the
pursuing officers have become weary
OF their fruitless search. Following
false clews through rough country
under hot sun has exhausted both
civilians and militia. Governor Par
dee has issued an order withdrawing
the Placerville company of the Ma
tional guard from the chase, and many
members of the sheriff's posses are
to their homes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
Manager schwab Resigns.

The Philadelphia Ledger says,
Charles M. Schwab, president of the
United States Steel corporation, will
sever his official connection with that
concern today Tuesday,, his resig-
nation as president now being in the
hands of the executive committee.
This information came to the Public
Ledger from one of the directors of
the corporation For months Mr..
Schwah's resignation has been ru-
mored, but each time the rumor ap-
peared it was denied by Mr. Schwab
himself, as well as by the corpora
tons directors.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
Judge UphoIds Hill.

Judge Lochran In the United States
circuit court at st. Paul. handed down
his decision In the case OF the state
Of Minnesota against the Northern
Securities company, the Great North.
ern railway. the Northern Pacific
Railway company, and James j. Hill
as president OF the Northern Securi-
ties company and individually, In
which he sustained the contentious of
tho defendants and dismissed the bill
OF complaint OF the state. He nnds
that the Northern Securities company
has not violated the state laws forbid
ding the consolidation OF parallel and
competing lines OF railway, through
Its ownership OF the stock OF the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific rail-
ways.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07

are known to have been drowned AND
1t Is feared that the list OF dead will
be much larger when all are account
ed for. Many struck on two small boat
houses moored to pier Of the bridge
Immediately under tho spot where
1t gave way. About twenty-five wers
injured, either by striking on the
lighthouses or by falling timberA
Many people fell from the roofs OF the
lighthouses into the water, but dozens
OF small boats and launches in the VI
cinity in an incredibly short time com.
penced to pick them up. Thousands
Of people had gathered on the bridge
TO watch an armless man swim the
river.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
NEW SILVER RATIO.
United States Monetary Commission
Suggests the Ratio Of 80 to 1.

United States Monetary Commission
Suggests the Ratio Of 80 to 1.
A report has been received at the
state department from the United
States monetary commission, which 10
Investigating the question of currency
for silver-using countries. The com
mission has visited London, Paris,
The Hague and Berlin, and was en-
pecting to leave for ST. Petersburg in
q short time.
According to the report the pro-
posal of the American commission for
ratio of 80 to l for new silver our
rency for Oriental countries has gen.
orally been well received, although
the French commission suggested the
ratio of 81 to l, which is onehalf Of
the French ratio at the present time.
The representatives of the Chinese
government have manifested q very
lively interest In the proceedings of
the commission at the different Eu-
ropean capitals that have been visited.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
WOMEN FIRE FIGHTERS.
Ladies In Spanish Honduras Help to
Subde Confiaaration.

A disastrous fire occurred in Ceiba,
Spanish Honduras. July Is, the partic-
ulars Of which have just been received
by steamer. The fire originated in
the dwelling house and store of An
tonic Pizziati and spread quickly to
the building of the Vaccaro Bros
Steamship company, two-story
frame. the largest building in Central
America. Many houses caught fire
and the flames covered the city. The
stores OF LATTE & Alurez, P. D'Voux
4 Co. and several others of like char
acter were consumed, together with
many small stores and residences. The
officials and people, under Julio Auga-
laria, the commandant, and Jose Ia
ranta, organized bucket brigade, In
which even the women served.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
DUE TO FAMILY FRAUD.
Mississippi Woman Stays Her Brother
Because He Struck Her.

AS a result of the killing of John
Rich by his sister, Frs. J. Prince
Odum, at Richton, Miss, on July 25th,
q lively sensation has developed Rel
atives of both the Rich and Odum
families are gathering on the scene,
and the father of Mrs. Odum, Steven
Rich, has employed attorneys to as
sist in the prosecution of his daugh-
ter. Public sentiment supports the
handsome young matron, however, the
more so because her beautiful sixteen
year-old daughter is accused as an ac-
complete, and upon one trial hangs
the fate of both.
Rich forbade his sister to get water
from a certain spring, and when she
came after water quarrel ensued,
in which he began beating her with a
stick. The woman returned to the
house and secured a revolver. Return
ing to the spring the quarrel was re-
newed and Rich again struck her,
when she fired four shots, killing him.
Her daughter was with her at the
time
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
OUTLAWS STILL AT LARGE.
And Are Leaving Trail Of Death Be-
hind Them.

hind Them.
Tho conyicts who escaped from Fol-
som prison are still at large The
five who engaged In fatal fight with
the pursuing officers at the Grand
Victory mine Saturday night have not
been seen since. and apparently have
made a successful retreat. In their
haste to get away from the militia
and sheriff's posses. they left water
can, several hats and some firearms
on the hillside where Saturdays con-
iict occurred.
The dead bodies of Festus Ruther-
ford and w. G. Jones. the two militia
mon who were shot by the outlaws,
were found where they had fallen.
Jones had served In the Philippines as
q member OF the First Tennessee and
Thirty-seventh volunteer infantry.
Al. Gill. the National Guardsman
who was shot through one lung, is now
expected to recover.
Another victim OF the convict chase
was Phillip Springer, q resident Of
Plscerville. He is hard of hearing and,
failing to respond to an order to halt,
was fatally shot by . picket early Sun
day morning.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
Full of Cherry Pits.

Nearly 100 cherry pits have been
found in the appendix Of a patient
who was being operated upon In
Brooklyn hospital. The collection of
the stones had not caused appended
tbs, however. Their discovery was due
to an operation for cancer of the stom-
aeh. What might have been the ul-
innate effect the doctors are unwilling
to guess Not only the appendix, but
large space of the intestines was
filled with the pits
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
Boy Saved His Mother.

The jury in the case of John and
Elizabeth Wiltrax, on trial in Chicago
for the murder of Paul Paszzkowski,
returned verdict of guilty against
John Wiltrax, while his wife, Eliza
beth, was acquitted. twenty-five
years Imprisonment in the peniten-
tfary was the sentence passed upon
Wiltrax. The trial attracted much at
tention from the fact that the 11-year-
old son Of the defendants gave the
most damaging testimony against
them, and afterward took the stand
for the defense and denied all his for
mer testimony.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07
AN UPRISING In CUBA
REBELS ARE SIMPLY TOO LAZY
TO WORK.
Although the Full Extent Of the
Trouble 10 Not Yet Known, the
Government 10 Able to Cope
With the Situation.

In spite Of the assertion made by
Senior zero. secretary OF the interior
that the killing OF three men and the
capture Of q fourth man, their leader.
who had attempted to cause an .uprIs-
ing in the vicinity OF Bayamo, prov
inco OF Santiago. effectively ended the
only semblance OF an uprising in Cuba,
the rumors OF uprisings In eastern
Cuba were fully confirmed Thursday
In the governments reports received
from the governor and other officials
OF Santiago provinces. These are to
the effect that since the night Of Sun
day last sixty armed and mounted
men have appeared outside villages in
the Cauto river district, prolaiming
revolution and demanding the pay
ment Of the former members OF the
revolutionary army.
No acts OF violence have been re-
ported, but the inhabitants OF the
Cauto region are excited. The leader
OF the revolutionary party is named |
Pupo. He is brother of one OF the
bandits killed by the rural guard on
Tuesday.
General Rodriguez, commander-ins
chief OF the rural guard, has ordered
he mobilization of all the rural
guards in eastern Cuba and the gov
'rnor of Santiago province has been
instructed to enlist as many volun-
GERS as may be deemed necessary to
cooperate with the mounted troops.
Secretary Of the Interior zero says
here Is no doubt that the authorities
I'LL be able to cope successfully with
be situation, as all reports. he adds,
gree that popular sentiment is with !
be government of President Palma, !
nd that those who have risen in re-
ellion mostly belong to the wanton
Izy class Of Puerto Principe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-07

At Montgomery, Ala, the jury in
the case Of the United States against
R. N. Franklin, charged with causing
Pat Hill, negro, to be held in state
Of peonage. brought in verdict of
guilty. Franklin was fined $1,000.