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The colored American., 1904-03-05
A Kicking Deferred.

aunt Clara Ito her young nephew,
VINO has just brought a bucket into the
parlor where she is sitting)-Good gra-
clous, Tommy, what are you doing with
that bucket? Take it down to the
hItchen at once. Tommy-I want you
10 KICK it, Aunt Clara, cause heard
papa saying when you kick the bucket
wed get at the very least $25,OOO.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
spared the Histortnn

On one occasion during Mommsen's
residence in Italy, when making an ex-
cursion in the neighborhood of Rome
with some tourists, the party was stop
ped by brigands. The latter, while
busy rifing the company's pockets. in
qulred their names. "Sono Theodor
Mommsen," was the choIeric profess
ors indignant reply, whereupon the
chief Of the band stayed his hand. He
said he would scorn to rob one who had
done so much for Italy's renown.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
AskInE a Grent nen1-

Yes, sir" said the lady principal of
The college for girls, 1--WE are proud Of
The thorough athletic training we give
our students. We see that they have
every attention from competent in
structors and develop their physique
along with their intellect
Um yes" observed the father
You make them strong and lively. do
you?"
That is one Of our chief aims"
well, do you think you could edu-
cate Lizzie here so that in time she
will be strong enough to help her moth
er 90 the dishwashing when the cook
is on striker
The colored American., 1904-03-05
Long Range Prayer.

. The Swiss mountaineers have a Gus.
tom OF calling through speaking trum-
pets at dusk each evening, praise the
Lord God!' This call may be started
by one herdsman and is answered by
others from neighboring peaks, the
sound being much prolonged as it re-
VEDerates from one mountain to an
other. After a short interval, suppos-
edIy devoted to prayer, a berdsman
calls In the same manner, GOOD
night" this, too, being repeated by his
Lellows. Then all retire to their huts.
the lmpressiveness Of these calls. echo
ing and re-echoing from rock and
mountain to mountain, can easily be
imagined.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
DRESS MAKING ACADEMY

The de Lam Orton Famous French
Perfection Tailor System, Nine. J. A.
omaIIWood, sole agent, 1913 Madison
street, northwest.
Morning class from 8 a. N. to1p m
Afternoon class 2 to 5 D. m. daElx
Evenings from 1880 to 10 O'clock
Mondays, Wednesdays, and FRIDAYS.
uresSnakers and ladies who wish to
DO their own dress-making.
WANTED.-To learn the wonderful
De Lam Orton French Perfectgss
Tailor System. Seamless Basoues
without one inch Of visible seam IN
inning or goods, not eeven on the
shoulder. Successful dressmaking re-
qulres as much earnest. progressive
STUDY as successful work in any pro
IessIon. No detail is too small to be
looked after We teach Won to make
dresses with or without seam and
guarantee perfect fits, and compIete
your course with a diploma.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
SHEEP AT vHE FAIR,
Allotment and classification sativ-
factory to All Breeders

HEeRdRrG
We have received several letters from
breeders calling our attention to the
fact that the published premium list of
the St Louis worlds fair showed dis
elimination against certain breeds. We
wrote Chief Coburn asking him for the
facts, and the following from him
shows that the printer was to blame
for the seeming injustice. Chief Co
burn says:
Through a misprint in making IN
the preliminary prize list of the worlds
fair live stock shows Lincoln sheen
were given a classification with but
$22O in awards. The sum intended for
this breed is $2,911, and it is given an
allotment and classification the, same as
that for Hampshires, Leicesters and
Cheviots. Sheep breeders who have re-
ceived the first copies of the worlds
fair prize list may find the correct cIas-
sihcation for Lincoln sheep by taking
that given for Hampshires on page 133
of the book
The worlds fair prize list divides the
different breeds of sheep into three
groups in accordance with statistics
furnished by authorities as to numbers
and values. ShrOpshires, CotswoIds
OXfOrds, SOuthdowns, DeIafnes. Merinos
and Rambouillets are in the first class.
Hampshires, Lincolns, Leicesters. cbev-
lots and the wrinkly and smooth Amer |
lean Merinos are placed In the second
class. The third class consists of Dor.
set, Suffolk and Tunis sheep. Angora
goats are given a classification equal TO /
ShrOpshtres. Cashmere and milk goats |
also receive attention.
The American Shropshire association
through its secretary, Mortimer Leve
Ing Of indianapolis, Ind, has made ap- /
pltcation to Chief Coburn of the de
Oartment of live stock for a public sale
late In connection with the exhibition
II Shropshires at the worlds fair. This
association has a larger membership
han any other live stock organization.
IND Mr.. Levering has recorded nearly
100000 sheep in the sixteen large vol
lines Of the flock registers published.
The American Shropshire association
has made liberal provision for speciaI
'r1zes for exhibits at the worlds fair.
dr. Levering expresses himself as con-
ldent Of an unusually large and fine
1splay of ShrOpshires at the universal )
EXPOSITION Of 1904-Wool Markets and {
heep. r
The colored American., 1904-03-05
ARE YOU A K. OF P? IF NOT.
WHY NOT?

hope this will awaken IN the colored
people just pride for the Order of
Knights of Pythias. It's past fauls have
been corrected. For the Negro it has
had no equal since Syracuse gave to
the world, that which will live to the
end of time. A Society representing
the three links of F. c. B., that bind us
so closely together in every sense of the
word The order was re-incorporated
IN the District of Columbia, December
18th, 1903, with such honorable men
at Its head as S. w. Starlls, of West
Virginia, Supreme Chancellor. S. A. T.
watkins of Chicago, Ills, Supreme At
torney and several others, some of the
leading men of the race. All Lodges in
the District of Columbia have been
placed under the Supreme Lodge with
death benefit for each member of from
$50 to $3.50. 1t is easy to sail on the
smooth waters of life, but when the
winds of adversely blow, and the bill
lows OF troble and sorrow are sweeping
over us, is the time for the demonstra-
ton of the three letters, that bind rs
together in this grand order. Some
very good men have gone out, but will
come back. There are others who can't
get back; our strength has been greatly
increased by the new order of things.
ard we hope to continue increasing by |
taking in young blood,
Activity and vigor will be enffused in
the Order in the District of Columbia
we care for the members of the Order,
the widows and orphans of those deceas-
ed: We pay from So to S. sick benefits
per week Joining fee in clubs of not
ess than twenty persons, not over AZ
years, $3.50 each. l will organize new
Lodge giving you all the benefits of the
Order. The four departments are as
ollows. (ISD The Subordinate Lodge
n this members are united to care for
md protect each other in health. as well
IS in sickness and distress. (2nd) Uni
orm Rank Inthis departments our
Dung men are receiving military edit
alton, which makes them better and
nore useful citizens. (3rd) Ladies
,ourt. In this the wives, mothers,
aughters, widows, and sisters of I
Knights are united for the common pur- I
oses of life. (4ht). Endowments. In
MS department we are paying out thous-
nds of dollars annually to the widows
nd heirs of deceased Knights. Each
lember receives from this department
900 at death. 1t comes from the Su-
RENE Lodge. 1t is not local affair. s.
hose interested may obtain further in Il
by addressing, II
AMES NJ. CONWAY, Special Deputy 4
the District of Columbia, 1913 L St,
w WaShi1otOu u & 4e
The colored American., 1904-03-05
Panama.

II Is supposed by some that Panama
ueIlyed its name from the native word
1or butterfly. Explorers of the inte-
tlor tell of swarms of butterflies which
at times rise on the slopes of the moun-
lalhs In dense clouds, darkening the
sunshine. Others maintain that the
I'd I'd me Is from an Indian word meaning
abounding In fish.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
Respect.

Children don't seem to have as much
respect for their parents as formerly
No." answered the cynic, "and I
have never quite been able to make up
my mind whether this is because mod
ern children are less dutifuI or more
discerning. ."-Washingt Star.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
A Renfnder.

There" said the tailor; "that suit
certainly fits you perfectly"
Yes, indeed. You may Justly feel
proud of that" replied the customer.
IT'S credit to you"
"Well-er-I hope you won't forget
It's debit to you'-Exchange.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
Soothing SiruD.

Vexed Wife-There is no calamity
that can befalI a woman that I have
not suffered! Amiable Husband -
Wrong. my dear. Now, you have never
been a widow. Vexcd Wife, said
calamity, sir:
The colored American., 1904-03-05
A Beautiful Case.

Visitor calling on friend in bosnitaI,
sorry to find you here, old chap; bad.
~ hurt? Patient-Yes, am afraid I
am 1 heard the doctor say 1 was a
beautiful case"
The colored American., 1904-03-05
AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR
WANTED.

Wanted-An active man, who under
stands soliciting advertising, to take
a position on The CoIOred American.
1t is a good paying, permanent posi-
ton for the right kind of man. Apply
at this Office. r.
The colored American., 1904-03-05

The Best Prescriptions for Maldriq.
Ague and FeUer is a bottle of GROVES
IAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. It is simply
Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form.
NO cure, no pay. Price so cents. If
The colored American., 1904-03-05

OF two heroes. he is the greater wbd
esteems his rivals most.-BeaumeIIe
The colored American., 1904-03-05

II you have anything to sell, rent
or exchange, put a small "ad." in This
coIumn- The results will be assured
Try it.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
1. (. Fult0D'S Loan Office.

S14 Ninth ST., NV,
Established 1870.
watches, diamonds and siIverware for
sale Old gold and silver bought. The
most reliable place in the city for bor-
rowing money.
The colored American., 1904-03-05
BOARDING

By The Week or Month.
Apply to MRS. M. ]. BUNDY.
941 T St, N. W.
The colored American., 1904-03-05

Jennette carter LOttie V. Wallace
MISSES CARTER & WALLACE.
Dressmakers and Ladies' Tailors.
Evening and Party Dress a Speciality.
Dry Goods and Millinery.
1921 7th Street N. W.
The colored American., 1904-03-05

II you have a spare room that vsp
"ouIu IKE to rent to desirable parties,
advertise them in THF AMERICAN
The colored American., 1904-03-05

Room For Rent-One single room.
baths and all modern improvements
at 1871 Tenth St, NV, for rent at
reasonable rates. Gentleman pre-
ferred.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
PERSISTENCE OF SLANG.

"Shall we sucideG" asks the Boston Advertiser
Well we feel like it when we find Boston making a
verb of suicide Washington Post. And then the
Ledger comments as follows
The Post can only make feeble and ineffective
protest against the inevitable Suicide is noun that
was long ago corrupted into use as verb, and has
been recognized as such by the dictionary makers
for years The fnical objections to its use as verb
will be no more effective than the protest against call
ing ones relatives relations thus confusing two
terms which, if kept distinct would be far more Use
full in the language than to give the abstract term
relation" an interchangeable meaning in the ab
stract or the concrete similar ineffective protest
is constantly heard by sefstyled pursts against the
use of the split infntive. A writer in the April
Harper shows that the split innitive has been used
since the fourteenth century and he calls attention
to the fact that Macaulay on the only occasion in
which he made use of it. deliberately changed the ad
verb from before the to'' to place between it and
the verb in revising for second publication the essay
in which it appears 1t is to be remembered that
usage determines what is proper or conventional or
proper in speech and the slang of today becomes the
established vogue Of later time We may not like
the split nfnitive or the word relation" used inI
the concrete or the verb ''sucide" but whether we
do or not, the English-speaking people will continue
to use them until it is absolutely forgotten that the
correctness or good taste of any one of them was
ever questioned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
A CASE OF TEMPERAMENT.

The contemplated impeachment proceedings
against Judge Charles Swayne for the federal court
of the northern district of Florida assumes national
important nasmuch as the early or late adjourn
ment of the present session of congress may easily
hinge on the manner of the disposition of the case
says the Commercial. The majority report of the
house committee, signed by republicans and demo
Gratis alike, recommends the impeachment Of the
judge the minority report seeks to have the charges
dismissed chiefly the ground that he is apparently
the victim of partisan democratic prejudice. The
case presents at least one peculiarly interesting fea-
ture.
Judge Swayne is an intensely partisan republican
by tradition, environment, training, conviction and
choice He is appointee of President Harrison and
has been on the bench in Florida 5years. He was
sent there from northern state as compromise Sc
lection the Florida republicans being at that time di-
vided in their choice of district Judge Apart from
all questions as to his ability and character, he isl
constitutionaly untitled to hold position of that sort
In the south. He is not good 'miXer"-a tactless
uncompromsing person, as immovable in his personal
prejudices and as harsh in his personal iudgments
as the veret unreconstructed Confederate is on his
side. The latter could never live quite comfortably
in the north; Charles Swayne never could in the
south Unfortunately, too, he was the chief instru-
ment through which the Harrison administration had
to pursue its policy of furnishing offenders against the
federal election law in Florida and in his manner of
doing that he early incurred the intense hatred of
spect or confdence-he probably never tried-neverI
cared Another sort Of man could have gained their
esteem, their confidence, their love- Hundreds of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

Now that private capitalists look askance on the
project of embarking money in railroads in the Phil
ippines, Secretary Taft proposes that the Philippine
government be empowered to build, own and oper-
ate, if necessary railway lines The capitalists who
were urged to put money into these enterprises are
among the most expert railroad men in the United
States and if, is apparently the case, they have
serious doubts about the success of the proposed roads
under private management, congress would do well
to think twice before authorizing the Philippine gov
ernment to go into the railroad business When it
becomes reasonably clear that railroads in the Phil
ippnes can be made to pay, private capital will not
be slow to take advantage of the opportunity
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

1t would seem to be about time for John Turner
-"theoretic anarchist" is what he seems to like be-
ing caed-to cut his sticks and go back whence he
came if perchance old England will have him. lie
is much too fippant on the subject of the assassi-
nation Of rulers to be persona grata in this country
where the people choose their rulers or, more
properly, their executive officers to carry out the
laws Among other things Turner said when ques-
toned point blank at his latest meeting that he did
not believe in the advocacy of assassination, laying
stress on the word advocacy The implication that he
does believe in its practice is irresistible and is
born out by his further remark that advocacy
may incite others to act and that he holds the
man who sits back safely and urges upon an
other to do something he thinks ought to be DONE is
coward" 1t was just this sort of advocacy or sug-
geston, or innuendo, by certain sensational press
writer's and public speakers that urged the assas
sin who took President McKinleys life treacherOusy
and without the shadow of cause. Send Turner
home. He abuses the right of free speech and free
thought as well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

March went out like gentle zephyr kissing
sleeping beauty. So there
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
An Appeal il Granted.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.--Judge
Morrow of the circuit court has
granted an appeal In the case of the
Utah -Navada Mining ompany against
Joseph II. De. LII Mar In the first
trial the case was won by the defend
ant. Valuable mining property is the
subject of the litigation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

norherners do it. Southerners are the farest people
in the world the most lovable-but you mustn't go
at them wrong
Judge Swayne obviously, ought never to have
been appointed to the federal bench in Florida His
chief, underlying fault appears to be in his temper
ment-and he isn't responsible for that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
Teaching Man 10 Talk.

NEW YORK, April Effodts are
beinr made In a Newarkk. n, j., hos
pltal 10 teach a man OF 80 years OF age
to talk. The subject lost his faculty
of speech through blow on the head,
delivered by thugs two months ago
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
Buying Cruisers for Russia.

NEW YORK, April i-Rumors are
again In circulation. according 70 a
Herald dispatch from ST. Petersburg, TO
the effect that four ships OF the cruiser
type, built IN Germany for the Turkish
government. and also two cruisers,
built by France have been purchased
ny Russia It the price OF 100000 000
Al are to be delivered within short
period,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

If General Miles must forfeit his allowance Of
$8,25O year as acknowledgement on the retired
list in order to run for president onthe prohibition
ticket it is reasonably certain that he will come to
sudden halt in his mad political career
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

Another express messenger has sacrificed his life
in defense of his charge. w. j. 0'Neill, who was
shot and killed by the California train robbers,
rather than open his to them, was as great hero
as any that died upon the field of battle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

The japanese attempts to block Port Arthurs
channel appear more dashing and picturesque as
each new detail is made public But the channel is
still there and Admiral Makaroff's squadron is out
side
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
"New Hitches While You Wait. /"
t is all due to amateur theatricals.

1t is all due to amateur theatrlealS
Farther than the outermost star in cosmie space
is from the totem pole be it from this journal to say
one word in favor of amateur dramatic perform
ances They have driven respectable citizens to pro-
family and drink they have broken down the reserve
of the most stately dowagers and led them into ex
pressons least suited to to their positions and com
plexions, and have caused the rupture of many di-
vinely conjoined hearts.
But the Chicago club which has taken this matter
up so seriously seems to have scented the wrong trail
1t assumes at the beginning of its argument that as
most plays embody so-ealled ''heart interest and
as this variety of interest to demand certain
amount of OSCILLATION at some point in the drama,
and moreover and whereas few husbands and wives
are east for the osculatoy hero and heroine respect
lively, that trouble is due and on time.
Perhaps Yte an unfortunately extended exper
fence with amateur actors and actresses in action
conveys the deep cut impression that their attempt
ed manifestations of emotion are more provocative
of nextingushable laughter than of any tender
feeling
The kiss, three inches in the air from the damask
cheek; the embrace, with the heroine pushing away
the already shrinking hero with selfconscous bushes
on the cheeks of EACH surely seems to afford
small cause for jealousy.
And yet the hopeless idocy of it ALL the sneers'of
social uncongenials, the plying encouragement of
acquaintences and the loyalty if forced applause of
friends may well give rise to thoughts of divorce n
the partners of those who have volunteered to make
themselves ridiculous.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05

People who have lost financial standing and good
regulations by speculating in cotton will place new
significance on the verb to Sully.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-05
ASTORIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.
THE FOOTLIGHT PERIL.

Blessed be Chicago and thrice blessed be her clubs
If it were not for them the outside world would not
know title of the things that aren't so or l per
cent of the pers that it lodges by not being included
within the corporate limits of Cook county, says the
Post Integencer 1t is Chicago club that has dis
covered the reason for the existence of Mrs. Smith,
formerly Robinson, and the portentcus wealth of the
Judges of the divorce court and of the lawyers who
advertise:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-05-02
May 9eatj1el.,. I

The following data. covering peri
cd OF 20 years, have been compiled
from the weather bureau records at
Bismarck, N. D. They are issued to
show the conditions that have pre-
vailed. during May, for the above peri
% Of years, but must not be construed
as . forecast Of the weather conditions
for the coming month.
II TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature. "a de-
tgrees. n 45s
The waTmest months were those Of
1900 and 1901. with an average Of 61
degrees.
The coolest month was that Of 1892,
with m average Of 46 degrees.
~ The highest temperature was 81 de-
grees On 27-190O.
The lowest temperature Was 20 de-
Egrees on 3-ls91 5 q
The earliest date on which first
.killing" frost occurred IN autumn,
August II. 1854.
Average date on which Af1t killing
Ne
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-05-02
MCLEAN COUNTY ITEMS.
(FrOm the Leader. }

(From the Leader.): =. go.
Miss Lula Satterlund accompanied
by Miss Eleanor Logan, came up from
the capital city last Saturday. Miss
Satterlund is slowly recovering from
her recent injuries and will spend
several weeks on her claim making i'm
provements.
Mrs. j. P. Peterson returned this
week from Bismarck, bringing her
daughter Ruth, who underwent an
operation under the direction of DR..
Kohler recently.
Albert Schutt made a flying busi-
ness trip to Mannhaven on the Wash
burn boat, leaving here Tuesday after
noon and got back the next afternoon.
Mr.. schutt says that he dissatisfied
that Mclean and Mercer counties will
raise a splendid crop this year. Farm
ers in the vicinity of Mannhaven have
most Of their crops sown, and the
early planted grain lis beginning to
come through the ground. ~. D