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The colored American., 1904-08-13
scoURoE OF THE AMAZON.
Dread Mosquitoes Render People
Along the Great River Miser-
able at All Times.

It Is net pleasure to live In the wild
regions along the banks of the River
Amazon The Indians OF that region
all suffer martyrdom from the mos
Quitoes Nobody in even the worst
mosquito regions Of the United States
can imagine what the mosquitoes Of
the Amazon region are like. They
actually drive the Indians, hardened
as they are, from their villages at
times The people drag their women
and children into woods and uplands
on such occasions, fleeing in headlOng
terror, and they do not venture back
to their homes until daylight
Smudges and other similar means
for fighting the peat are OF no use in
the Amazon country when the mosqui-
toes sally forth for a might out"
They appear then in such hordes that
the masses force themselves through
smoke and even are.
The colored American., 1904-08-13
WlxENlsH WOMEN OF coREA.
Ever Ready TO Slap Handful ok sAaEa
Into Eyes OF Husbands
or Tourists.

The women OF the commonaIty are
voluble and vixenish, and ever ready to
slap a handful OF stars into the eyes Of
q husband-or into those OF a timid and
shrinking tourist-should the occasion
arise, says Outing. The WG.aen OF the
upper class are vigorously excluded
from masculine eyes and a hearty vote
OF thanks is due the committee who
fathered this unwritten law The dainty
little japanese musmee. teeteFing along
in sandals or on wooden. .geta. is genu-
inc relief TO the eye after e view of the
Hncomely COrean female, and 1t is q
pleasing reflection that Nippon is sIow-
ly but surely spreading her standard
over the hermit realm
Until Corean boys are married and
acquire the pseudo dignity OF the top
knot, their hair Is worn girl fashion in
twin plaitS down their backs. So much
do they resemble girls that it is some
times difficult to determine the sex, and
one is oftentimes uncommOnly surprised
to observe what he is positive are two
girls sprawlinE and viciously lighting in
CoreeR street.
The colored American., 1904-08-13
BLOOD IN The BEARINGS.
Hindoo Thieves Would Not Steal the
"Doetorsd" Oil Used In Amer
tesn Machinery.

The prejudice against blood that is
a part OF the religion of the Hindoos
has been made to serve a useful pur-
pose. When the American engineers
were building an electric power sta
tioR Ia the MysOrs territory in south
ern India they bouRd that something
was wrong with the fabrication Of the
machinery. The ell disappeared. They
discovered that . HindoO nust, by his
religion, take a periodical bath in OH.
The workmsa had dTai1ad the bear
tRgs for bathing purposes
How to stop the thieving was a puz-
cling problem until some one solved 1t.
The HfHdoo does not eat meat and
he will not touch anything that has
blood Ia It. Two or three animals
were killed, therefore. aad blood was
dripped int the bearings. There was
no more stealing o. oil, however many
other thi2gs were stolea
The colored American., 1904-08-13
ROOMS FOR RENT.

OK elegant rooms for rent, furnished
0niurnIshed. All modern improve
Nehts, and located near two car lines
'U white nsighborhood Man and
"lIs' or single gentleman preferred.
, II at 624 Third street. n. e, after
4D. m.
The colored American., 1904-08-13
THE SARATOGA NEWS.

ladies' Day at the Douglass Lyceum
Croates Much Interest.-Among the
Churches and a Peep in the Social
World.-ColoreG Lady Clerks
Saratoga, n. Y, Sunday,
1uIv 31st Rev. Mr.. Hoose, of Virginia,
preached a very able sermon at the
Paptigr Mission from ST. Luke, 11th
cbapter and 4th and 10th verses. The
Mission was crowded The sermon
was very edifying. After the sermon
collection Of SO and some cents was
received.
At the Frederick Douglass Literary
Association Wednesday night, August
2. was known as Ladies' night, at
which time the ladies of the Literary
took full charge Of the evenings ex-
ersises. The solos, Duets, recitatioHs
and readings were we'll rendered. Miss
Blanche Evans, who is the pianist of
the Literary, played a piano solo, after
the opening of the meeting, which was
IL
read a paper which was logical and
she was heartily enoored. A recita-
ton was read by Miss Hall. She was
heartily applauded and encored. Miss
Harris sung a solo, the rendition of
which was perfect. Mrs. Lucy Lee
Ferguson, who sung a solo, proved
herself little less than a prima donna
and brought the house down by storm.
Little nine-year-old Annie N. McPate
sang solo which surprised the au-
dience. She was also encored. Mrs.
J. II. Riley was chairman, Miss Bertha
Weeks secretary, cf the Ladies' night.
Mr.. Joseph Lee. head waiter of the
Grand Union Hotel. Saratoga, is hon
Ored this summer as the President of
the Frederick Douglass Literary As
ISOLATION. He is the right man in the
right place. His dignity as a Presi-
dent is unquestioned.
We are pleased to state two eelored
young ladies are clerks in large
''0iC III IIlS C4Iy. hCy dIS MISS LOI-
tie and Mabel Wilder. MIR. Windruff
of Saratoga, has clerkship in a
hardware store here and is highly re-
spected. 1t is pleasing to see the Col
Ored Race advancing.
The ColOred property owners are
very numerous here also. Among them
are Mr.. J. Harris, Mr.. H. A Wayland,
head waiter of the Worden Hotel, Mr.. |
W. A. Latimore, w Peasants, c. w. |
Hill, Mrs. E. Marshall, Mrs Mary
Cacks, Mr.. George Peterson, c. H. |
Peterson, Mr.. E. Atkins, Mr.. Charles |
stewart, B. Latimore, J. P Randolph, |
n. HysOn and Mr.. Henry Coleman, and |
there are many more, which space does
hOt permit us to mention
At the Baptist Mission last Sunday |
night Thos. Richards, of Orange, N. |
," preached a delightful and a very
powerful sermon to a crowded house, |
from II Kings, 7th chapter, % verse |
At The conclusion OF the sermon the
|oru Supper was commorated i
o'er $500 were realized at the collec- |
uon. They have q choir at the Mis- |
sion that they need not be ashamed of |
D. Il. Frisby, Chorister, Mrs Emma |
The colored American., 1904-08-13
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The colored American., 1904-08-13

The Amphions! The AmphioaH, The
Amphionsi
LAST sAaHcs this season. Saturday,
August %, 7-3s s'eIsek SHARP.
The colored American., 1904-08-13

Persons sending articles to The Col
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ton or publication should always
send return postage or We can not be
responsible for the return Of MANN
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
MEDICINAL.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
Had Promotion of Her Fate.

The authorities of Lagan county, W.
Va, aow have reason to believe that two
persons had a hand in the murder OF
Rosa White, the girl who was killed last
Friday night night near Chspmansvlllc.
Fred Stratton, under arrest for the
crime and closely guarded to prevent
lyncLing, stoutly prOclaims his inno.
cence, and his attorneys say be Will
prove an alibi when the proper time
comes. He was brought from Jail yes
terdav afternoon to the courtroom for
preliminary hearing. The crowd about
the courthouse was large, the faces OF
many women being visible in the throng'
The proceedings in court we're very
brief. Stratton's attorney stated that be
desired to waive examination, and
asked that he be returned TO jail at
once. An effort was made to have
Srratton transferred to the Huntington
iail. but the court refused this request.
II is stated that police have come into
the possession of evidence that Stratton,
whom they believe guilty, had an ac'
complice in the murder of Rosa White,
and it is expected that an arrest Will be
made today. They refuse to give the name
of the suspect, but assert that the evi-
deuce is conclusive. Mrs. White, the
mother of the dead girl, made the
statement yesterday that her daughter
had told her some days ago that she had
promonition that she was to be
murdered. but her mother scofied at
the idea and the daughter mentioned no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
# nv NDRIA VA THURSDAY EVENING DECEMBER % 1904
4 London Fog.

London was enveloped yesterday in
black fog, more dense than anything
witnessed during the last two years. AS
early AS ? .. m. the city was lighted up
everywhere the same as at night, but
even electricity and gas failed to dispel
the gloom. The fos was particularly
thick in the Wes! End. where the streets
we're crowded with Christmas shoppers.
In many places tie traffic was almost
completely stopped, and the greatest care
was necessary to avoid accidents, num-
Der of which have already been reported.
As night closed in the density increascd d
and vehicle traffic in the most crowded
section of the center of fLond0n was COM
pletely stopped. S,ngular!y, the iog
was not 80 thick in the East End as IN
the West End, but within circle OF a
mile, with Trafalgar Square as the ecu
ter, it was so Opaque that ioot-passen-
gers LOST their way. S,mc ofihe scenes
witnessed were pitiful. some were ridic-
ulous. and the whole was extremely
weird. There were instances in which
women became bysierical, and even The
police lost their sense OF direction, and
omnibus drivers became confused aud
drove onto the sidewalks. until finally
all traffic was held up. At the main
crossings aud on the streets Leading
thereto long, shadowy lines Of Ompihuses,
cohs and wagons loaded with Christmas
packages stood motionless. The most
brilliant electric lights only served 10
make the darkness visible. Torch boys
were reoui.toned, and they did 2 rush
ing trade.
Thick iop prevailed again today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
Pathetic Plea of an Erring Wife.

"For the sake Of their child" Mr..
Sydney Alers Hankey, late of the lm-
perial Light Horse, twice forgave his
wife's unfaithfulness. The third time
he steeled his heart against her, and
Saturday, in the Divorce Court, in
London, asked for his marriage to
be dissolved The marriage took place
in 1891, at Sydney, New South Wales,
aud there Mr. and Mrs. Hansey lived
Tor some years, subsequently, going to
South Africa. A child was born, and
for eight years they lived happy mar
ricd life. In 1899 Mr.. Welded w. Att
we'll. an officer in the Colonial Scouts.
became acquainted with them, and soon
afterwards Mr.. Hankey found his wife
and Mr.. AttwelI under circumstances
which left no doubt of the relations be-
tween them, Mr. Attwell was promptly
turned out of the house, but 'for the
sake of the child" the wife was for
given. Sho.ly afterwards Mr.. Hankey
Joined the Imperial Light Horse, and
took his part in the war, sending his
wife and child TO some relatives. While
her husband was fighting, Mrs. Hankey
again became intimate with Mr.. AttweIl
and the husband heard Of it. He
promptly took his child out of his wife's
keeping, but relented. He wrote to her
Offering to forgive her again for the
fIittle ones sake" She returned home
and promised never to see Mr.. Attwell
again. Shortly after Mr. Hankey sent
his wife and child home to England,
and there she once more met the man
who had been the evil influence in her
lie. They stayed at the Hotel Cecil.
Again the husband learnt of his wlle's
ilIdoing. and this time he refused to
forgive. lie received several piteous
letters from her, but, at last, realizing
that her appeals were hopeless, she
wrote: "Good-by dear. Think ten
derly of me sometimes, dear. hope
life will be spared to both, so that | can
prove my remorse."
The husband instituted the divorce
proceedings, and when Mrs. Hankey re-
ceived the usual papers sne WIole agaiii
to her husband, saying she had expected
his action, but when it came 1t was
"tcrrible blow" She added
"The clause as to the custody OF the
child has never left my memory since l
read it. For Gods sake do not take my
baby from me. She is absolutely all L
have to make life livable."
Later, in January last, she wrote, I'M
ploring her husband "to put out the
helping hand you held out to me four
years ago, and see if you cannot find it
in your heart to offer me the forgiveness
YOU offered then. If you only knew
how / long aud pray for your forgive
uess you might, perhaps, be merciiul: "
But the husband refused, and later he
was granted a decree nisi, with the
custody OF the child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
cuo-s,d the Reform Movement.

The delay in the issuance OF the I'M
perial manifesto outlining reforms has
led to the widest rumors, according to
which Emperor Nicholas OF Russia mas
turned back On the idea Of making any
concessions, the immediate downfall Of
Interior Minister Sviatopolk-MIrsky IS
imminent and the prospective noml-
nation of Lieutenant General kleigels,
governor general of Kief, as his success
sor may be looked for. These reports
are entirely without foundation. 1t is
beyond question that the measures short
" to be announced will be entirely
unsatisfactory to the extremists, aud TO
many liberals. who will be content with
nothing less than a complete revolution
Of the government. The proposition
for constitution and the convocation
of a national assembly, the Emperor,
sf,er careful consultation with his min
isters and other advisers, has rejected as
impracticable and impossible under the
existing conditions, but what is termed
definite programme Of rational measures
of reform in the direction OF lioeraity
has been decided upon, and shortly VII
be announced. At the same time, ID
order to put stop to the ferment into
which the country has been thrown by
the present agitation, the announcement
will be made in such a fashion as "a
leave the people under no illusions re.
gardipg the governments position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
Fat WOMAN Sat on Captive.

Calmly Indifferent lc the jeers OF pass
ers-by, a fat female sat down on an alleg-
ed shoplifter in thesn onSixth avenue
in New York, on Monday, and their she
stayed, despite the squirming and squeal'
ing of her victim, until two policeman
came along aud put the captive under
arrest. The detective was Miss Jennie
O'Conuor, aud she told Magistrate Bar
low that she saw her captive put on a
$50 cloak in the department store where
Miss O'Connor is employed and walked
out. She followed her to the street and
asked her to re-enter the store. The
woman refused, and when Miss OConnor
tried to drag her into the store she sat down
in the snow. Then Miss O'Connor sat dom
on her to keep her from escaping. The prs
oner cave her name as Mrs Mary Anstrom
She was held in $1,000 bail for court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
Worst of All Experiences.

Can anything he worse than to feel that
ever, minute will be your last? Such was
the experience Of Mrs. 5. Ii. Newson, Deca'
tur. Ala. II endured insufierable pain from
indigestion, stomach and bowel trouble. Death
seemed inevitable when doctors and all rene
dies failed. At length was induced to Try
Electric Bitters and the result was miracu-
Ions. improved at once and now Pm COM
pletely recovered. For Liver, Kidney, Stom-
ach and Bowel trouble Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. Only soc. It's guaranteed
by i. S. Leadbeater < Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
Beware of Counterfeits.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch Hazel
Salve," writes J. L. Tucker, Of Centre, Ala.
II have used it in my family for Piles. Cuts
and Burns for years and can recommend it as
be the best Salye on the market. Every fam
ily should keep it. as it is an invaluable
household remedy. and should always be kept
on hand for immediate use" Mrs. Samuel
Gage, of North Bush. \. Y, says; u had
fever sore on my ankle for twelve years that
the doctors could not cure. All salyes and
blood remedies proved worthless, could not
walk for two years Finally was persuaded
TO try DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye, VIII h
has completely cured ne: Il IS wonderful
relief" DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye cures
without leaving scar. Sold by all drug
gists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

al had a severe bilious attack and felt
like my head was about 10 burst when |
got hold of free sample Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. l
took dose of them after supper and the
next day felt like new man and have
been feeling happy ever since" }" says
Mr.. J. w. Smith Of Julif, Texas. For
blliousness. stomach troubles and con-
situation these Tablets have no equal
Price 25 cents. For sale Dy Gibson
& Timbernan and W. F. Creighton 4
Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
AIexanotia Gazeftf.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-22
<. rOR LADIES, TOO.
They Can Stop Thei- Hair Falling Ont
With Herp;cide.

Ladies who have thin hair and whose
hair is falling out. can prevent the hair
falling out. and thicken the growth. with
Newbro's "Herpicide" Besides. Herpi-
eide is one of the most agreeable hair
dressings there IS Herpicide kills the
dandruff germ that eats the hair of at
the root. After the germ Is destroyed.
the root will shoot up. and the hair grow
long as ever. Even sample will con-
virce any lady that Newbros Herpicide
Is al Indispensable toilet requisite. II
co~ ms 10 oil or grease, 1t will not stain
or dye Sold by leading druggists. Send
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E. S. Leadbeater & Sons, Special
Agents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
PUPILS MAY FESTIVAL
AT HOLY CROSS ACADEMY

Pupils Of the Holy Cross Academy
held May festival last night when the
Rev DR.. Thomas J. Shahan, of the
Catholic University. delivered a lecture
entitled Our Lady in English Medieval
Poetry" and the students presented a
literary and musical program under the
title Of "A Madonna Night, DR.. Sha-
hans lecture proved exceptionally in
teresting. The students program in
cluded the following numbers
Chorus, vocal class; Ave Maria" Miss
Manning; poem. Miss A NJ. O'Toole;
Ave Maria Miss Gallagher: poem.
Miss Whyte: Ave Maria" Miss Harms:
violin, Miss Dillon; harp. Miss O'TooIe:
piano. Miss Curtis: Ave Maria" Misses
Byrne and O'Brien; poem. Miss Karns:
Ave Maria, Miss Manning; chorus
vocal class; Ave Maria" Miss Gala
gher: violin, Miss Dillon; harp Miss
o'Toole; piano, Miss Gilhooly The An
nciation-Prologue, Miss Hastings:
poem, the senior class; vocal solo Miss
Harms; accompaniment piano, harp
Violins; semi-chorus. Ave Marie" vo-
cal class.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
CURE FOR LEPER
IN LOUISIANA
Five More Patients Getting Well With
Cleanliness, Pure Food, and Pleas
ant Surroundings.

NEW ORLEANS. May 25.-For the
first time in history. ii is said. a leper
will be ordered from a lazaretto COM
pletely cured. This week the Louisi-
ana lepers' home at Indian Camp will
discharge one of Its patients. a Creole
boy. a native of New Orleans. aged If
teen. who has been afflicted with lep-
rosy for four years and who has been
under treatment at Indian Camp for
nearly two years.
When ne went 10 the asylum his body
was the color OF coffee and was cover
ed with leprous ulcers: his face was
blotched. puckered up with open sores;
he had no eyebrows nor eyelashes.
Now he is clean to look at. his face
is clear. with a slight touch Of color;
his eyebrows and eyelashes have grown
his eye is clear instead Of CLASSY, and
ne has regained control of his facial
muscles
Five more patients are on the road 10
recovery. and will be discharged within
a year.
II is said that the treatment which
has caused such results is nothing new.
the treatment used for leprosy since the
world began. The only difference is
that in the Louisiana home the dis
ease as been treated steadily. systemat-
ically and constantly. Absolute clean
illness. pure food and pleasant sur
roundings as far as possible are pro-
vided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
COURT DECIDES HARRIS
Is LEGALLY ENLISTED
Disposes of Fathers Suit Against
Marine Corps Officers.

The Court Of Appeals for the District,
IN q decision announced yesterday by
Chief Justice Alvey. held that Harry
f. Harris is a elaglly enlisted mem
Der of the Marine Corps. stationed at
the Washington Barracks. Last fan
George T. Harris, father of the young
man, fled a petition in the District SUI
preme Court for a writ of habeas cor
pus. with a view of having his son dis
charged from the Marine Corps. Mr.
Harris said that his son at the time Of
his enlistment was a minor and under
his guardianship. He further said that
young Harris enlisted without his knowl-
edge.
When the matter came up for consid-
GRAFTON in the lower court young Har-
ris was granted his release. From this
judgment the Government took an APP
peal to the higher court. which reversed
the decision given below
In disposing Sf the matter Chief JUS
tice Alvey said: THE termination Of
this case will have the effect of relieving
the young man OF the charge and arrest
against him"
Under the act of March 3. 1893, young
Harris was arrested on a charge of He
gal enlistment.