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The colored American., 1904-04-23


ThOs. w. Stringer.
Taking charge of the Masonic
order in this State when disin-
tegratiOn seemed eminent, he has
by his efforts, above that of anyone
else, made it the greatest financial
lever in the State, and possibly the
South, operated by our people.
From a depleted treasury in 1898
he has developed it into a full one
carrying a balance always from
twenty thousand to fifty thousand
dollars, and paying out on an aver
age of six thousand dollars per
month to widows and orphans of
deceased members. Such is the
result of the great financier, DR..
B. w. hampton, whom every one
in Mississippi, not only in the A.
NJ. r. Church, but every sect and
creed, race and color shall delight
to see elected financial secretary.
In Offering him, we entertain no
selfish motives, but are fully salts
| fed we offer one of the best-fitted
men in the race for the place. In
a few instances it is intimated
that all of the delegates will not
be for LamptOn's election. Hav-
ing lived in this State all my life
and most of the time an active
layman in the A. NJ E. Church, l
am inclined to think [ know
something of the sentiment in the
State as regards the doctor. If
there are any who are quietly OPP
posing him either ministerial or
lay delegates they do not represent
the constituency at whose hands
they we're elected, and could not
have been elected by any electoral
college or annual conference in the
Stat had it been known that they
were in the least opposed to the
election of Hampton as financial
secretary. This is saying a great
deal, but anyone cOnversant with
hurch affairs in this State can no.
truthfully contradict the asser
tiOn. The idea that the delegation
from Mississippi will offer candi-
dates for other places besides that
/ of financial secretary is erroneous
and misleading, and need not be
given any serious consideration.
When the general conference as
sembIes all delegates from Missis-
Isippi will be found in the hampton
column first, last, and all the
time, or report to their cOnstitu
iency the reason why.
CHAS, BANKS,
Cashier Bank of Mound Buying.
and lay delegate to the general
conference.
The colored American., 1904-04-23
AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR
WANTED.

Wanted-An active man, who under
stands soliciting advertising, to take
a position on The ColoFed American.
1t is a good paying, permanent posi-
ton for the right kind Of man. Apply
at this office. te
The colored American., 1904-04-23

Persons writing articles for The
COlOred American should always
send their names in, not neces-
sarily for publication, but that the
editor may know the writer of
the article. A number of we'll
written Communications have
come to this Office, but could not
be used for the reason that the
writer's did not enclose their
names.
Mr.. James A. MUnrOe, of
Greensburg, Pa, spent a few
hours in the city last week
The colored American., 1904-04-23
THE CoLORED STEAMBOAT co.
Continued from page y

until July Ist to make their payments of
the boat.
When July Ist came the Co. had gone
through many difficulties and had lost
money by operating the steamer and did
not raise any money to pay off the crew
nor to make the other payment. Ac-
cording to promise 1 was compelled to
make another payment to the owner
which amounted to $I,o5o and also pay
the crew so the F. T. l. and Imp. Co.,
could operate the steamer during the
month as this was a profitable month for
our Co., but owing to the losses of our
Co. in June, it took the profit of July to
cover it. August Ist arrived and the
sum of $4,000 was due. Still there was
not any money in the hands of our
company. We received a notice from
the owners stating that $4,000 and over
was due and threatening to take the boat
if it was not paid at once.
The F. T. L., and Imp. Co. had a
meeting and the notice was read to If.
The threat was discussed and no money
being raised by them, l. Lewis Jefferson,
offered to pay one-third of the full
amount of 10000, if the remainder was
raised by it. AS it failed to do this,
offered to pay one-half of the entire
bill if the company would raise the 9TH
er, but it did not do it, so you can plain
Iy see my situation
l went to Baltimore again and placed
in the hands of Mr.. Isaac Filbert the
sum of $1,000 with the understanding
that the Co. would be given more time
to make their payments. He notified the
Co. that if something was not done by
August 9TH he would certainly send some
one with written authority to take
charge of the steamer This notice was
received and discussed between the Pres
ident, secretary, myself and others of
our company, but we could not come to
any agreement as to how the money
could be raised in such a short time.
The next day I received letter from
Mr. Isaac Filbert, President of the Jane
Moseley Steamboat Company, advising
me to take charge of and operate the
steamer until further orders.
l told our company as long as l was
in charge, they still had a chance to
make their payments and save the steam
er, as l had made arrangements with
the owners to that effect l went to
Baltimore with the steamer, August 9Th,
as we didn't have any more charters TN
til August 23rd. carried out the work
in Baltimore all right and we returned
to Washington in time to finish up all
the work for the season
All this time our company had done
nothing, only few being willing to put
up any money to save the steamer. L
did receive in cash $Ioo each from two
members of the company to use as II
it was my own to try and save the
steamer. It is very plainly seen how
and by whom the steamer was kept here
to carry out the work for Churches and
other organizations of the city. Some
of the same our company had received
deposits on and l being manager OF the
steamer for our Co. up to August 7th,
made daily reports to Our secretary, MI
lanes T Nei1l with full accounts OF all
The colored American., 1904-04-23
BOARDING

By The Week or Month.
Apply to MRS. NJ. ]. BUNDY.
941 T St, N. W.
Room For Rent-One single room.
baths and ali modern improvements
at 1871 Tenth St, NV, for rent at
reasonable rates. Gentleman pre-
ferred.
The colored American., 1904-04-23

II you have anything to sell, rent
or exchange, put a small "ad." in this
column. The results will be assured.
Try it.
The colored American., 1904-04-23

Wanted Fifteen light colored girls
as mattresses for seashore. Apply to B.
w. Potter, 81 L street northwest, after
$50 p. m. If.
The colored American., 1904-04-23

WANTED "A young lady stenographer
and boOk-keeper for a real estate Office;
one who has had Office experience pre-
ferred, although this is not essential. In
answering advertisement kindly send let
ters of recommendation and state salary
expected. Address E. G. BROWN,
2I23 Madison avenue
Newport News, Va.
The colored American., 1904-04-23
WANTED! A LADY
STENOGRAPHER1

WANTED! A LADY
STENOGRAPHERl
There is a good position in Florida
for a lady stenOgrapher, one who can
take dictation, and one who is prac-
tical. Expenses will be paid to the
right person. Call or address, ''H''
care Of this Office, for fuller informa-
tion.
The colored American., 1904-04-23

FoR RENT :-I7o4 Tenth street north
west. One large furnished room; sec
ond floor Hot and cold water.
The colored American., 1904-04-23

WANTED Agents, Hustlers, Sales
men, Clerks and everybody who wants
to enjoy a good hearty laugh to send soc
for Tips to Agents" Worth $50 to
any person who sells goods for a living.
If not satisfactory your money back.
Circular fer stamp. The Dr. White
Electric Comb Co., Decatur, III.
WANTED In a state institution, a
person to teach mechanical drawing and
carpentry and to conduct Manual Train
ing Department Acquaintance with
woodworking machinery necessary as
steam plant with machinery IS connect
ed with the department A good salary
offered. Address this Office, Teacher.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11

Mr.. N. G. Miller is erecting a large
cooperage shop on North Broad St. 1t
is Mr.. Miller's intention to make bar
rels to supply the local demand for the
growing apple crop. While the pros
pect is no for a large crop, Mr.. Miller
expects that there will be a demand for
as many barrels as he can make between
now and packing time. He will be
equipped TO make 100 to 100 barrels
per day.-Waverly Waterman,
The Naval Board after two wears
of experimenting has recommended
the use of oil in preference to coal for
fuel for war ships The report says
that the fuel value is greater per
pound, that the oil is more easily
handled and that it is less destruc-
tive to the boilers.
John Sturgis, wife and son Irwin Of
Waco, Texas VINO have been visiting
Mrs. Sturgis' paxeut5 Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Kreihn In for Long Branch,
Washington Friday morning where
they will spend the summer. Two
sisters of Mr.. Sturgis will join them
in Kansas City.
Born, near Higginsyille June 2
1904, tothe wife OF Louis Schowen
CERT, a son
Mrs. Henry P. Long teacher o
piano. 18th street and FRANKLIN
Avenue. S-lOtf
, Born, in Higginsylle, Friday, Jun
I 8, 1904, to the wife Of Richard Sc
I basliap, a girl.
Born, near Concordia, to the wife o
Jacob Pape, on May 80, a o y
Born, in Waverly, May Both, 1907
Z to the wife Of w. NJ. Crews, a boy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
BOND CALL

Holders of sni-a-bar Township, Lafayette
County, Missouri. 90 three and one ha ( per
cent bonds are hereby notified that bonds
numbered l., 2. 3, 4, 5. 8 and Z issued August
/, 1899, by the County Court Of said County
for and In behalf of said Township, OF the
denomination Of 81, COO. OO) one thousand dol
lars each due August LIST, 1919 1920 Option)
now subject TO call, have been declared due
and payable on the first day Of August, 1904,
payable at the office of the County Treasurer
OF Lafayette County, Missouri, at Lexington,
Missouri, on which day and date all interest
thereon will cease.
By order Of the County Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri. this 3rd day OF May, 1903.
FRANK THORNTON,
Clerk OF the County Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri. 5-l6t5
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11

fore we will get a stand. The wet
weather has burt US in other ways.
The wheat has not headed out properly
nor is the grain of good quality. / be-
lieve half the grains in the wheat in
our district will be cheat, and while
the normal yield of this state it some
thing like II bus. l feel safe in esti-
mating the ield in our county this
year at not more than 10 bus. Timothy
is heading out with a great deal OF
cheat in 1t but the grass is unusually
good in our county"
G. S. Parker Of COncordla, Mo-, who
is one Of the we'll TODD farmers of
Laiay cite county, arrived at the yards
the 4th from an extended trip to the
Pacific coast, where he spent several
weeks. II come back well satisfied
that Ola Missouri is about the best
country on earth after sll," SAID Mr..
Parker. Mr.. Parker went from here
to San Francisco, and then on down
through the great fruit district to LIS
Angeles. He visited some OF the be t
wheat farms, aud Witnessed whe t
cutting as It is done with modern ma.
chinery In that state, where the heads
only are taken off, and thrashed out as
they are cut. ''But the farming is done
there under different circumstances
from what it is here, " said Mr.. Parker
s.And then when it. comes To trul rails
ing, there are n great many drawbacks
to that, too, and the small land owner
who engages in fruit raising there, DO
not make u fortune at it by any means
The big corpora ions that control The
water privileges raise fruit on a lalgI
scale and are able 10 do better. Ia
WA, | aye up Calf rnia matter Is tha
II the climate was the same there tina
. /. Is in me Central states east of tn
mountains, IT would be a might,
dreAry place, and would be very thinly
> settled. 1t is tne climate that Is abou.
= all there is " it, ami while that is yer
nice, a person canuot live on It,"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
BOND GALL

Holders of Lexington Township, Lafayette
County, Missouri SD three ana one half per
cent bonds are hereby notified tina. bonds
ust LIST, 1899. by the County Court OF said
County for andln behalf Of said Township,
of the denomination OF (l, 900. 00) one thous-
and dollars each due August LIST, 1919 $3.50
option now subject TO call, have been
declared due and payable on the first day OF
August, 1901, payable at the office OF the
County Treasurer of Lafayette County,
Missouri, at Lexington, Missouri, on which
day and date all interest thereon will cease.
BY order of the County Court OF Lafayette
County, Missouri, this 3rd day OF May. 1904.
FRANK THORNTON,
Clerk Of the County Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri. 5-i6t5
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
GUARDIANS NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed guardian Of the
person and estate of Frank SalyeIs, who has
been by the probate court OF Lafayette Coun.
ty. Missouri, adjudged insane and incapable
claims against said estate are required TO
exhibit them for allowance to the guardian
within one year after the date of this notice or
they may be precluded from any benefit OF
such estate; and IT such claims be not exhib-
tied within two years from the date Of SAID
notice they will be forever barred.
This End day of June, 1904.
WALTER NJ. SALYERS,
Guardian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
HYoMErs SUCCESS IN LEXINGTON
Cured Many Serious Cases of Catarrh.
Chas. w. LOOMS win Refund
Money if it Fails.

No other medicine or treatment for
catarrh has ever achieved such quick
and remarkable success in Lexington
as Hyomei. The fact that Chas. w.
LOOMS. when he first introduced
Hyomei sold it under a positive guar
antee to refund the money in case it
did not cure contributed largely to its
successful introduction. A guarantee
from a firm like Chas. W.. LOOMS gave
people confidence at the start.
Those who obtained a Hyomei outfit
found that the treatment did all that
was claimed for it; that the first few
breaths of Hyomei cleared the air
passages and gave an eXhilarating and
invigorating effect. Its continued use
freed the system from all catarrhal
germs. soothed and healed the mucous
membrane, aud made a complete and
lasting cure.
Compared with the dangerous stom'
aeh drugging that had been used
heretofore in the treatment ofcatarrh
the balsamic air of Hyomei created &
most favorable impression. And th'
medicine itself did even moIe than wal
claimed for it. In fact, to make
success, it was necessary that Hyome
should cure nearly every case o
catarrh in which 1t was used, for ever.
outfit was sold on a guarantee t
refund the money in case it failed.
II it had not possessed unusua
merit. an offer like this would hav
resulted in an loss. Blu
! curing as it did, Hyomei soon game
an enviable reputation and made man
4. friends who recommend il far an
s near. It's success tere in Lexingto
I has been remarkable, and Chas. "
' Loomis is still selling it on his persons
/ guarantee to refund the money in cas-
t does not give satisfaction.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
Notice To Bridge Contractors.
1 will let to the lowest and best bidder, on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE is, A. D., 1904,

1 will let to the lowest and best bidder, on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IS, A. D., 1904,
One Wooden A Truss Bridge for construc-
tiJn, 28 foot span, with one 16 foot approach,
to be built across Garrison fork Greek on
public road, about one and one-tourth miles
south OF the Burns schOOlhOuse and just
north, OF center of section IS, township 80,
range 20.
Letting will be at bridge site at 10 O'Clock
q. m.
Plans and specifications can be seen at time
and place of letting.
Contractor is to give bond for mainten-
ance OF bridge as the law directs.
Commissioner reserves right to reject any
or all bids.
Also on same date at II O'Clock a. m. 1
will let for construction another bridge
about So feet long to be built across branch
about o%ne-fOurth mile south OF first named
bridge AID near the residence of W. G.
Barnes.
Plan and specifications can be seen at time
and place of letting.
Contractor is to give bond for maintenance
ofbridge as the law directs.
Commissioner reserves right to reject any
and all bids.
52std b. D. wEEDIN, Commissioner
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11

Mrs. Emma Mitchell, $40 Louisiana
street, Indianapolis, Ind, writes;
"For the past five years I have rarely
been without pain, but Peruna has
changed all this, and in a very short
time. Think L had taken only two bot
ties before 1 began to recuperate very
quickly, and seven bottles made me well.
1 do not have headache or backache any
more, and have some interest in hfS."-
Emma Mitchell.
The coming of what Is known as the
thew woman" in our country is not
greeted by everyone as If she were a
great blessing. But there is another
new woman whom everybody is glad to
see. Every day some invalid woman is
exclaiming, al have been made a new
woman by DIR. Hartman's home treat
ment.n 1t is only necessary to send
name, address, symptoms, duration oil
sickness and treatment already received
to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, and
directions for one months treatment
Will be promptly forwarded.
If you dc not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give yOA his valuable I'D
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President o.
The Hartman SA~nitarium, Columbus o
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
KNOWS MONA WILL CURE
Crenshaw & Young Have Such Faith
in This Great Dyspepsia Remedy

That They Guarantee 1t.
1t is an unusual thing for a druggist
TO sell a medicine under a guarantee to
refund the money if it does not cure.
Yet this is the way Crenshaw & Young,
the popular druggists, are selling
Mi-o.na, the standard dyspepsia rem
edy.
Never before have they had SO large
a number of customers tell them that
a medicine has cured as with vi o-na.
People who a few months ago looked
like walking skeletons have put on
flesh and today are rudy and vigorous
with perfect digestion and good health,
solely due to the use of of this remedy.
There is no longer any need of any
one suffering or making their friends
suffer on acrount of dyspepsia, for
Mona can be relied upon TO cure
The percentage of cures is so nearly
one hundred per cent, that there is
little risk to Crenshaw & Young il
guaranteeing to refund the money L
the medicine does not cure, and they
stand ready to do so without any ques
lions.
Headaches, ali forms of Indigestion
specks before the eyes, dizzy feelings
poor sleep, ringing in the ears and al
forms Of liver trouble are cured b,
Milo ma, price soc. A few days
treatment shows considerable gain i
health and a cure speedily follows.
These days are the best in the Who'll
year for the enjoyment of good health
And Mi-o.na will put you in such pei
feet condition that you a enjoy ever
minute of them.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be received until noon of
SATuRDAY lime 18th. A. d.. 1904.

JUNE lolu' A. ~ iSVt,
to build "A low truss steel bridge, 80 fl span,
across Brushy Greek on public road in Sec.
u. Twp. 40, r. "a. 4 miles south of Blackburn.
Saline county. The entire structure to be
steel except floor and mudsills. Substruct-
ure to be | gs resting on mudsills l0xlO in.
10 IT long. white oak. Floor to be "a in
white oak Roadway IL it. Railing plain.
Floor to be 10 feet above bed of stream.
Foundation to be 3 feet below bed OF stream.
Pl IN and stiainshe I must accompany each
bid. Capacity of bridge to be not less than
1000 lbs per lineal TOO of floor. lids will be
opened in presence of county clerk, but con-
tract will moi be awarded until after COM
missioner shall have thoroughly examined
plans submitted, should any one Of said
plans and bids be approved, then commiss--
Toner will notify party submitting said bid
that county is ready to enter into contract
for said bridge, The workmanship and
material i'm bridge, are to be irst-class.
Contractor is to give bond for maintenance
OF bridge as the law directs. Commissioner
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
b. d. WEEDIN,
5-2std Commissioner
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-11
Market Letter.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 8. 1904. The
big rise in cattle prices Is being main
tanned and occasionally added TO.
Total gain since the middle of May
nov amount 20 round s1,00 per hun
bred on killing kinds. Market this
week was excited aud unevenly higher
Monday, strong yesterday, and is 'teady
to q shade lower to-day. The good
cattle are steady to-day. New tops
have been established this week on fat
steers. Sc IS was reached yesterday,
highest price since 1902, except for
ANAL punches of Christmas cattle.
Numerous droves sold at $500 and up,
and bulk of sales of beef steer at above
$3.50, Best price today is $500, cat
tie not as good as tops yesterday
Prime hsIiers sell from 81 1910 1885,
best heavy COWS up to $3.50. Fed
westerns bring S5.O 90 to So go. Feeders
are a little higher and bring up to
8 .85, stOckers strong this week, up 20
LEO. Stock calves are lower, gUod
ones bring $500 to S4.7b Veal calves
are not much different, and bring up
to &4.75.
Hog markets have beer strong aud
gained strength up to the last sales
madebotb yesterday and today. Top
to-day at S4.S7k is 221a cents above
Mondays top. Bulk of sales to-day is
S4.65 to "a 80, weights below 200
pounds up to S4.90. Excited provis-
ions market and restricted supplies a
al ell be markets have boosted prices
last two days. 1t IS doubtful wheth-
er this rise will continue, but the opin'
ion is gaining ground that we haV'
seen the lowest prices tor the present
Filler Bros. ot Majview, No., wei'
on the market June 1, ~uh one car o
hogs.
Z. T. Alkire of Lafayette, Co Mo.
accompanied a shipment Of cattle ant
hogs here June Srd.
j. A. Dennis, Of Odessa, Mo, VIII
is 3 heavy raider on this market, wa
in June /, with a shipment Of cattle
M. B. v. Oliver came up from Lafay
cite Co, Mo, June 3rd, and took bac
load Of cattle.
Talbot Simpson, the genial rePreser
tative of Lafayette, Co., Mo-, June {
p~atronized this market with a consigr
ment of two cars of cattle and one c
hogs.
Fred Kuoche, of Napoleon, Mo
was on the market the 3rd with a CT
load of hogs.
W. P. Aull, Lafayette, Co., Nc
had two loads OF cattle on the mark
the Srd.
James ODonnell, Lexington, Nc
who was here on the 2ud, said: "The
are more stock hogs in the country
the present time than | ever saw
this season of the year, and the nuI
Der seems to increase right along. B
there are no heavy hogs to be tour
as there are no cattle on feed, q
corn is too high priced to be used
feed hogs at the present time, I
farmers Of Lafayette county have a
been fortunate during the past year
having no hog cholera, and the pr
ent crop of hogs is free from any {
ease"
George A. Fitch, of Odessa, LAT
cite Co., Mo, who he'd a load
spring lamb 90 the market here
8rd, says there is more than half
intended acreage of corn land yet to
plowed before The crop will be plan
1.-THE spring has been very wet
said, sand has kept farmers Fl
getting their work dooe as they uso'
do. Nearly all the land that IS bro
is 10 corn but this is less than halt
acreage 10 be planted. Thea to m
matters worse, not half the corn
has been planted Is coming up
w;u ave to he replsntYd