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One Year..... $11; Six Months..... 1 00 Three Months..... 50 Subscribers are requested to rent a by post office money order or registered letter. Entered at the post office in Cleveland, Ohio, the second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: H. C. SMITH, Editor and Prop. THE GAZETTE, Case Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature. 1894 to 1898. CLEVELAND, OHIO, JAN. 13, 1000. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. Tearful Johnny Green, the stamp clerk in the departments at Washington, D. C., some time ago, where, O-where, is he? Have you noticed what little things the "big Negro office-holder" at Washington, D. C., have grown to be? Have Lyons and Cheatham lost themselves in the old shoes of Douglass, Langston and Bruce? My! what an opportunity Congressman White has! First it is Root then it is Bliss, of New York state, for vice president. Little enthusiasm will be created by either as candidates. The next national contest between the two great parties, is not going to be such an easy thing as some people seem to believe. George Dixon, the featherweight champion pugilist of the world for so many years, has at last been whipped. His record, however, surpasses that of all champion fighters, and will hardly be equalled for many years to come. It is nonsense to say that McGovern, the victor, is to-day Dixon's equal when the latter was at his best. The little wonder had seen his best days many months ago. He has whipped almost a regiment of competitors. Remarkable record indeed! Ex-Lieut. Henry O. Flipper, in a two-column article in a recent number of the Indianapolis Freeman, makes clear the point made by The Gazette in 1896 when our Ohio antilynching or mob violence law was enacted, and that it is a waste of time and energy to appeal to other than state assemblies or legislatures for the enaction of such legislation. He very pertinently characterizes the movement on foot to have an antilynching bill introduced and passed in congress, as "proposed legislation" that "is impossible, unnecessary and inadvisable," and he is right, however much we may regret the fact. We shall give his article in The Gazette at an early date. JUDGE TARVIN. The more we consider the terrible and sad case regarding the burning in Kentucky of Coleman the more we are convinced that the man, Judge Tarvin, is mainly responsible for the awful crime. No offense more humiliating and atrocious against the laws of the country has ever happened than that of the destruction of the Afro-American Coleman, and yet the whole affair is chargeable to Judge Tarvin of Kentucky, who aided and abetted and induced a crime which must forever blacken and curse his memory as long as the world stands. When Gov. Bradley had exerted every effort and exhausted every means in order to maintain the majesty of the law, this old judge, whose word was only to be spoken to be obeyed, remained silent at a moment when he might have averted the disgraceful deed. But the fact has since been developed that Judge Tarvin is not a man, is not a judge, but a political demagogue seeking to ingratiate himself with popular feeling of honor and the law. Having been suggested for the vice presidency, he has so forgotten himself as to challenge Gov. Bradley for fight with cannon. But why all this bluster and hurrah in the face of a mighty shame? The man Tarvin has overreached himself. MR. PAYNE'S MOVE. National Committeeman Payne may have discovered peaceable grounds for seeking a change in the basis of representation of a state in its full representation in congress irrespective of the voting strength of the party in that state. Mr. Payne designed to make the national convention, which nominates the republican ticket and formulates platforms representative of those who vote for republican principles and that in subsequent conventions this plan should obtain. But it was seen by wise heads and those who were on the alert that a discrepancy quite unfair and inexcusable would arise, which would virtually impair the right and validity of the colored voters of the south, whose claims, though infringed, cannot be justly abrogated. Naturally indeed it might be expected that leading Afro-American republicans of the south would oppose such a change, for with such a change of representation whatever advantages they have enjoyed in this respect would be eliminated. Loyal and faithful to a fault, the colored republican could not in upon their already much abused rights, upon his already much abused rights. The number of colored delegates is duly authorized and exists by virtue of a legitimate claim. The country recognizes this fact, greatly to the shame of our great constitutional government. So, instead of adopting measures diminishing the number of colored delegates, we should have ex- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY JANUARY 13. 1900. pected Mr. Payne to recommend action affording the amplest protection to this now repressed element. The plea of the chairman of the national committee is urged in support of purer politics. Purer may be in a restrictive sense, but not according to the idea of absolute right and justice. Mr. Payne may have desired to enhance and solidify the interest of the party in a way as to gain recruits; but the better way is to vindicate the integrity of its dealings and to maintain against all odds its covenant. If there is to be any political pilfering, it certainly should not be in a foul deal against that element now already robbed, crippled and disfranchised through the callousness of a government unfaithful to its obligations. It is a scandal and a reproach upon our government that so many shameful encroachments have been perpetrated upon the liberty of the Afro-American, and it becomes a matter of surprise that Mr. Payne should have resorted to such an unfair and ungenerous plan in order to preserve what he is pleased to term purity in politics. Thanks to Mr. Hanna and to President McKinley that the thifig did not materialize. AS LANDOWNERS, ETC. We believe in Afro-Americans applying every means and resorting to any honorable method in order to accumulate wealth and maintain a livelihood. It is not especially necessary that the whole race shall become land owners, but it is best that as many as can possess land should do so. No matter what be our other attainments, the possession of property in land is one of the most substantial means for wealth and independence known among a people. Some people sink themselves by owning too much land, when by mismanagement they fail to meet the burden of taxation. But by wise and thrifty management every individual may realize a handsome revenue from his lands. In this respect the Afro-Americans in Virginia believe that in farming lie the best possibilities of the race. With might and main and talent the majority of them have entered upon this determination to own land, to improve it and so apply the means of profit as to enable them to become a great and growing power in that state. It is remarkable, and it is a hopeful sign for the race that in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia and Louisiana our people have accumulated tracts of land and are cultivating them greatly to their own credit. But in Virginia very especially colored land owners are largely on the increase. In this state they leave the cities and become the owners of land in the rural districts, which from statistics prove them a valuable acquisition to the state. The census officials call attention to the fact that if other states make a like showing as Virginia, and the present rate of progress is kept up, one hundred years from now will place the race upon the same basis as the whites in the ownership of real and personal property in this country. Census official reports already show that there is an increase of ownership in lands in many of the states, and the next census will reveal a gratifying progress along this line. A FIERCE ATTACK. Senator Pettigrew Makes Startling Charges Against the Administration's Supporters. Washington, Jan. 12.—A spirited debate was precipitated in the senate Thursday on the Philippine question, the basis for the speech-making being a resolution of inquiry offered several days ago by Mr. Pettigrew, to which substitutes were proposed. Mr. Pettigrew attacked the administration's policy in the Philippines and also made some startling charges against those who were supporting the administration. He declared that a systematic effort was being made to prevent accurate information from reaching the people of the United States and that it was a political scheme to further the candidacy of Mr. McKinley for renomination and re-election. The debate was terminated by a resumption of consideration of the currency bill. Mr. Stewart (Nev.) made an elaborate speech on the question of the national finances. Before adjournment the senate passed the bill conferring additional powers upon the director of the census, and a bill increasing the limit of cost of the Indianapolis public building. Bryan Won't Interfere. Bryan Won't Interfere. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 12.—The democrats who are opposing Goebel claim to have information that Col. W. J. Bryan does not approve of the contests which are being prosecuted by Goebel and other democratic candidates. They went so far to-day as to say that Bryan had written a letter to Blackburn discouraging the contests. National Committeeman Woodson, who was in conference with Bryan in Chicago last Sunday, denies these claims. It is said that Mr. Bryan feels that the democratic leaders of this state are capable of settling their own affairs. Shaw Begins His Second Term. Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 12.—Gov. Leslie M. Shaw was inaugurated yesterday for his second term as chief executive of the state. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Granger, of the state supreme court, in the presence of 5,000 people. The ceremonies consisted of a parade from the state house, headed by a troop of national guard, to the Auditorium, where addresses were delivered by Gov. Shaw and Lieut. Gov. Milliman. Commissions to be Abolished. Chicago, Jan. 12.—Representatives of the eastern and southern railroads yesterday decided to unite for the purpose of stopping the payment of commissions on the sale of tickets. A meeting of the general passenger agents of the various railroads of the east, southeast and south was called for this purpose and it was decided to abolish all commissions on February 1. About 30 railroads joined in the action. GOLD STANDARD 1900 REPUBLICAN PARTY PROUD OF IT. DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS. Independence for Filipinos Recom mended by Bryanite Representatives. The democrats in congress have not been able to agree on a Philippine policy as yet. A few days ago Representative Williams, of Mississippi, offered a series of resolutions which, it is understood, express the views of Mr. Bryan. Those resolutions propose that the United States shall recognize the right of the Filipinos to national independence, and shall withdraw its land and sea forces upon "the inauguration of a constitutional government or governments by the people of the islands on any of them." Were the American forces to stop fighting, Aguinaldo would set up in a day what he and Representative Williams would call a "constitutional government," because there would be a written constitution which would be so much waste paper. Then it would be the duty of the United States to move out. But under the resolutions it would have to protect for ten years the "constitutional government or governments" against the aggressions of foreign powers. Senator Bacon, of Georgia, has offered resolutions regarding the Philippines which, though they differ from those of Representative Williams, are, it is understood, favored by many democrats. These Bacon resolutions declare that it is not the purpose of the United States to maintain permanent dominion over the Philippines, but that it contemplates the establishment of an independent government there ultimately, and that when a stable government shall have been established under American supervision, "competent and worthy in the judgment of the United States to exercise the powers of an independent government and preserve peace and maintain order within its jurisdiction," then national independence shall be given the Filipinos. The difference between these two REPUBLICAN PROUD sets of resolutions is considerable. One set contemplates the abandonment of the islands by the United States whenever the Filipinos set up what they will call a constitutional government, but which will be a choice mixture of anarchism and despotism, cemented together with blood. The other set proposes that the islands shall not be given up until American authority has been fully established and the Filipinos have proved to the satisfaction of the United States that they are competent to govern themselves. They are not now. Humanly speaking, they never will be. They do not belong in the category of self-governing races. The adoption of a constitution will not put them there. What is to be gained, then, by promising the Filipinos national independence when they are fit for it, when it is plain that they never will be fit for it, at least not until generations have come and gone? The only effect of such a promise, impossible of fulfillment, will be to encourage malcontent Filipinos like Aguinaldo to keep on insisting that they are fit for independence and shooting at American soldiers to prove it. All these democratic solutions—none of which will be adopted—will contemplate recognizing on possible or impossible conditions, the national independence of the Filipinos, serve only to confirm Aguinaldo in the belief that he has friends in this country, and thus encourage him to keep on resisting the lawful authorities in Luzon.—Chicago Tribune. POLITICAL DRIFT. Hon. John P. Altgeld says gold is of no earthly use to anybody. If Hon. John P. Altgeld ever runs for office again this may cost him the entire dental vote.—Chicago Tribune. Some people do not know an answer when they meet one. Bryan still insists that there is a money "question." With him it is probably "How much can I touch the committee for?"—Topeka Capital. The Chicago democratic leaders say that it is very likely that Bryan cannot carry Illinois next year. There is nothing strange about that, however, for the same may be said of most every state in the union.—Iowa State Register. Gen. Lawton's last message to his fellow-countrymen on the war in the Philippines should be taken to heart by all, but it is especially applicable to the anti-imperialists. Just as Admiral Dewey was misquoted by the Boston enthusiasts, so Gen. Lawton's view as to the campaign in Luzon were grotesquely misrepresented. In his letter to ex-Minister Barrett and read at a banquet in New York, he asks the imperialists "honestly to ascertain the truth."—Philadelphia Press --- A JOB LOT PARTY. The Democracy at Present Is a Queer Mixture of Political Odds and Ends. Recently a member of the house in debate referred to Mr. Cleveland as the greatest democrat since Jackson, and the report says the remark caused derisive laughter on the democratic side. The incident serves to show the torn-up condition of the party. Cleveland is the only man the democrats have reelected since Jackson's day. He received the nomination three times. He is the only democrat who has reached the presidency since 1856. His second term expired less than three years ago, and yet his name excites nothing but sarcastic merriment among the democrats in congress. The point seems to be a confession that the one democratic president in half a century was one too many. His own party, after repeatedly bestowing upon him their highest honors through a long term of years, have nothing left for him but a mocking laugh. If they are right now they were wrong in 1884, 1888 and 1892, and are simply acknowledging an unlimited capacity for making mistakes. No doubt Mr. Cleveland has some friends and admirers left in democratic circles, but they can have little in common with the element now running the organization. The party is split up in so many ways that it is next to impossible to describe them all. There are gold democrats, silver democrats, greenback democrats, expansion democrats, anti-expansion democrats and other subdivisions too numerous to mention. Only about 30 democrats could be mustered to support the pretensions of Roberts, of Utah, though their new leader in the house tried to point the way. It is true that Roberts has a particularly bad case, and it was therefore a democratic blunder to attempt to stand by him at all. As the session runs on the public will be interested to see if the democrats can agree on anything. GOLD STANDARD 1900 PARTY OF IT. Their readiness to be mirthful over their past record is not calculated to inspire confidence in their present or future.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. AN ECHO OF 1806. A Calamity Howl That Is Reminiscent of the Bryan Campaign. The democratic calamity howlers continue to lift up their voices and refuse to be comforted. Here is the way in which Hon. James A. Norton, of Ohio, in a speech to the house of representatives recently, lamented the evil case of the country: "There is an enormous amount of money in the country, but its distribution is glaringly unequal. In the vaults of Wall street, in the coffers of the trusts, there is an abundance, but among the toiling millions there is penury and want. As for labor, all over the land are seen closed factories. Every branch of industry that the octopus grasp of the trusts has gathered in—and where is there one that has not been taken?—has had competition destroyed. A factory here and there in each line of manufacture has been selected to continue in operation, while hundreds of others under the trust control are closed and silent as the tomb, the operatives discharged by tens of thousands, their traveling salesmen called in and told that their services are no longer needed, in one instance alone, that of the tobacco trust, 3,000 salesmen, 'drummers,' losing their position in one day because of trust 'prosperity.' "Go over the nation, among the farmers of the land. Are they prosperous? It is true that nature has given them abundant harvests, and the necessities of the world, war, pestilence and famine, have combined to temporarily raise the price of a few of their products, but have their farms increased in value, have their prices kept equal pace with improvements and the advancing price of bank stock? Is it not true that land can be purchased in almost every farming community in the United States to-day at a price far below the original cost of the same and the improvements made thereon?" This sounds like an echo of the silverite speeches of 1896 and is too palpably absurd to require refutation. — N. Y. Sun. The Mobile Register (dem.) says that "not many months ago the display of a Bryan picture to an assembly in a Mobile theater would surely rouse a storm of applause, but that time is no more." The other night, when Mr. Bryan's picture was thrown upon the screen, some applause followed, with a few shouts in the upper part of the house. Directly after a McKinley picture was shown, and it was greeted with applause equal to that given to Bryan, some saying it was twice as loud as that given to Mr. Bryan. "The difference in quantity is of no consequence," says the Register; "the startling fact being that a Mobile assembly applauded McKinley at all."—Indianapolis Journal. After a republican congress passes the gold standard bill the talk off free coinage will be shadow without substance—St. Louis Globe-Democrat [Continued from first page.] Lindsey and Mrs. Collins.—Mrs. Hall is better.—Mrs. Kendall is improving.—Mrs. Bond, of Lima, who is visiting Mrs. Rogers, will leave to visit Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Lockland. Lebanon.—Miss Bell Tibbles, attending school at Urbana, returned Tuesday and Miss Albirdia Bailey to Oberlin Friday.—Mr. Silas Nornell, who died last Wednesday, was Lebanon's oldest citizen, and was respected by every one. He was 92 years old, and was buried from his home at 2 o'clock Saturday. Revs. Morgan and Smith officiated. Mr. Jory Nornell, of Urbana; Mrs. Lewis, of Cumminsville, and Mrs. L. Tolbort, of Covington, Ky., were present.—The week of prayer will be observed at all of the churches this week.—Mr. G. W. Donegan and Mrs. J. J. Stockton are improving.—Mr. James Brown, of Walnut Hills, visited here last week.—Mr. P. A. Stamps is in Cincinnati attending the United States courts. Dayton.—Quarterly meeting services were held at McKinley M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Ferguson, presiding elder, was present.—Miss Mabel Cole entertained a birthday party last week.—Messrs. Bush and Hamilton left Monday for Chicago.—Mrs. Julia Byrd and Miss Mayme Byrd, of Xenia, spent Saturday with Mrs. Wm. Jones and daughter.—Mrs. Ida Bickley and Mr. George Jones were married last Wednesday evening.—Mrs. Charles Moore entertained Friday evening.—Mr. Berry died Friday and was taken to Xenia Sunday for burial.—Mr. John Franklin is ill.—Mrs. Wm. Jones was in Xenia last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bailey entertained the Whist club Tuesday evening.—Mrs. Dora Parsons, of Springfield, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leech.—Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lyons have returned from Decatur, Ill.—Mr. Nicholas Elliott is sick, and Miss Mayme Jones was ill last week. Cambridge.—Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Services to be conducted by Elder Gee.—Mrs. Dave Early's health is improving.—The "Four Hundred" gave a reception at Miss Ida Cavender's, Friday evening, in honor of Miss Mary Wright, who will depart from this city on the 18th for her home at Marysville. Refreshments were served and the evening was spent in cards and music.—Mr. Ben Joice, an employee on the Taylor farm, was given a lot in the Taylor addition as a New Year's present.—An entertainment under the auspices of Mrs. Caroline Jackson, was given at the A. M. E. church for the benefit of the pastor.—The officers of the Sunday school were elected Sunday, as follows: Superintendent, W. F. Anderson; assistant superintendent, Miss Josie Turner; secretary, William Berry; treasurer, Miss Dora Lee; librarians, Willie Singer, Butord Hazelwood; organist, Miss Lida Berry, and assistant organist, Miss Alice Singer. Wilberforce.—Last Sunday's services were interesting and beneficial to all. Prof. E. A. Clark preached in the morning on the subject, "Unconditional Surrender," and Rev. G. T. Prosser, Ohio conference evangelist, preached in the evening on the subject "True Repentance." He said that when God converted a man he turned him completely around, thus producing an entire revolution of former conditions.—Miss Charlotte Manye, our popular African student, has returned from Columbus where she lectured at the Plymouth Congregational church (white).—Alphonso T. Arnette is recovering.—The latest report from Manila informs us that Chaplain T. G. Stewart is in good health.—Bishop Arnett has returned from Indianapolis.—The University Cadets, accompanied by President S. T. Mitchell, Professors J. P. Shorter, W. H. Dammond and Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun and son attended the inauguration of Gov. Nash. The cadets made a fine showing.—The new organ, which was placed in the university chapel was used for the first time Sunday and gave satisfaction. Youngstown.—Mrs. Henderson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sluvia and children returned home last week. Messrs. Moses and Lee left Saturday for New York.—A rescue mission was started among the colored people, and it is being well attended.—Mrs. Nancy A. Page died January 1st, and was buried January 3d. Rev. L. M. White and Dr. Laws officiated. Those out of town who attended were: Mr. Essex Page, brother of the deceased; A. V. Page, Mrs. Webster and daughters, of Beaver, and Mrs. J. Chenneys.—Mrs. B. Swan, who visited her cousins, Misses Boggess, was accompanied to her home in Rochester, Pa., by her husband.—Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris will move to Warren, O.—Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, of Hubbard, visited here.—The officers of the Rescue Mission Sunday school are as follows: Superintendent, M. D. Boggess; assistant superintendent, Mr. William Burke; secretary, Miss L. Boggess; assistant secretary, Miss D. Lucas; treasurer, Mrs. Tocas; librarian, Mr. J. Vactor; assistant librarian, Mr. W. Williams; organist, Miss V. Robinson, and chorister, Miss M. E. Boggess. Zanesville.—Mrs. Fairfax, of Sandusky, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Brease.—Sunday being "Old Folk's Day," there were twenty-six old people at St. Paul's church.—Dr. Johnson and Bernard Gans went to the inauguration Monday.—Misses Anna Caliman and Nellie Carlisle were in Columbus Sunday.—Miss Cora Wilson, of Cambridge, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Willis Tate.—Miss Mattie Carter, of Washington C. H., visited here one day, and returned by way of Pittsburg.—Miss Katie Tate and Miss Eliza Coulson are ill.—Mrs. Leach is making her home with her sons.—The young people will give an entertainment Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church.—The Rough Riders' entertainment was well attended, some of the principal selections being: Class meeting by quartet, Misses Guy and Thomas and Messrs. O. H. Brown and George Jaxon, and also a quartet composed of Mrs. Tate, Miss Guy and Messrs. Dan Palmer and George Jaxon. Both were applauded. Mr. Jaxon sang a very fine bass solo, and O. H. Brown rendered a fine violin solo, after which was an original stump speech by Marcus Brown. Between these jubilee songs were sung. It was one of the most successful entertainments held in the church.—Mr. Radston White entertained at the home of his friend, William Penn, Friday evening. Killed by a Fall. Cleveland, Jan. 12.-Fred Whittook, 37 years old, fell into the hold of the barge Griffin in the Globe shipyard Thursday and struck upon his head. His skull was fractured and he received other injuries, which resulted in his death. What Newspaper Do You Read? ARE YOU A SUBSCRIBER OF THE GAZETT IF NOT, SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AT IT IS THE OLDE THE GAZETTE NOT, SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AT IS THE OLDE IF NOT, SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AT ONCE. (ESTABLISHED IN 1883), And has the largest bona fide circulation that of any journal in the interest of Americans, published in the State of Comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of NEWSIEST AND in the largest bona fide circulation of any journal in the interest of the Americans, published in the State of Ohio comparison with any will immediate establish its rank as one of the WSIEST AND B And has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any journal in the interest of Afro- Americans, published in the State of Ohio. Comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the IN THE COUNTRY. Read what a Leading Minister, in Pittsburg, Pa., THE GAZETTE The most healthful signs of life and a high existence of the above-named paper. That can not be doubted when the fact is remembered communications from the wisest and best mind FOR THE PEOPLE it represents, and can be colored man, though his face may be of ebony his demonstration of what can be done by the editor is a young man who, by dist of INDUST DEALING, has succeeded in giving to the country a PAPER WORTHY THE PATRON reader of THE GAZETTE since its first appearance, I feel that in justice to the paper, the course upon the people generally, to support the identified with the COLORED people, and is in success of all without regard to Complexion. At a Leading Minister, Rev. J. W. G. Pittsburg, Pa., says: THE GAZETTE of healthful signs of life and a highly useful career s of the above-named paper. That is a paper of Br ubted when the fact is remembered that in its colu ents from the wisest and best minds of our race. PEOPLE it represents, and can be relied upon as a although his face may be of ebony hue. The GAZETTE of what can be done by the young man of our bringing man who, by dint of INDUSTRY and ECONOM is succeeded in giving to the colored people of PER WORTHY THE PATRONAGE OF ALL. THE GAZETTE since its first appearance, and having that in justice to the paper, the editor and the race, people generally, to support the paper that is P the COLORED people, and is in harmony with th without regard to Complexion. J. W. G. Read what a Leading Minister, Rev. J. W. Gazaway of Pittsburg, Pa., says: THE GAZETTE. The most healthful signs of life and a highly useful career are indicated in the existence of the above-named paper. That it is a paper of Brain and Culture can not be doubted when the fact is remembered that in its columns are found communications from the wisest and best minds of our race. It is a paper FOR THE PEOPLE it represents, and can be relied upon as a friend of every colored man, though his face may be of ebony hue. THE GAZETTE is a practical demonstration of what can be done by the young men of our race. The editor is a young man who, by dint of INDUSTRY and ECONOMY and FAIR DEALING, has succeeded in giving to the colored people of Ohio and the country a PAPER WORTHY THE PATRONAGE OF ALL. Having been a reader of THE GAZETTE since its first appearance, and having watched its course, I feel that in justice to the paper, the editor and the race, I should urge upon the people generally, to support the paper that is PRACTICALLY identified with the COLORED people, and is in harmony with the interests and success of all without regard to Complexion. J. W. GAZAWAY. THE GAZETTE A LEADING REPUBLICAN NEWS Devoted to the Interests of the Ra DING REPUBLICAN NEWS evoted to the Interests of the Ra Devoted to the Interests of the Race. IT ADVOCATES AN IMPROVEMENT IN OUR EDUCATIONAL, MORAL AND FINANCIAL COND And is neutral in nothing that advances or the Progress of the Race. 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Business men who advertise in this paper should be liberally patronized by Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want your trade. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words to a line.) PUSHAW'S News Store, Cuyahoga Building, opposite the Post Office. Open Sunday. N. HEXTER'S News Depot, City Hall Building, cor. Wood and Superior streets. Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY'S News Store, No. 387 Superior street, second west of Bond street. Open Sundays also. GOODMAN'S News Depot, 586 Central avenue cor. Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. FOR RENT—FURNISHED ROOMS—Transients desiring accommodations can find the same, at reasonable terms, at J. L. Lee's. 42s central avenue. Major John C. Fulton and the L'Ouverture Rifles (of the Ninth battalion, O. N. G.) made a fine appearance in the inaugural parade at Columbus on Monday. Three companies of the battalion with their band were much in evidence and were liberally applauded all along the line of march. Mr. A. T. Abbott visited in Columbus recently. Mrs. James S. Meredith, formerly of this city, now of Toledo, is in Columbus visiting her mother. A sister died there recently. Mr. Arthur T. Abbott, of this city, has been appointed supervisor of insurance by the master of Ohio District Grand Lodge. It is inaugurating a compulsory insurance plan. The friends of Mrs. T. W. Cole, of No. 10 Hudson street, formerly of Newark, will be pained to hear of her death on Wednesday, at 4:20 p. m., after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be held at St. John's church this afternoon at 2 p. m. Mr. Cole has the sympathy of many friends. The Home Circle club was entertained at Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Day's, 42 Ambler avenue, with music and refreshments. New Year's. The Bible class formed at Shiloh Baptist church last Thursday evening, under the supervision of their pastor. Rev. E. D. Dandridge, promises to be interesting as well as instructive. Revival meetings will commence at Shiloh Baptist church next week. At the annual business meeting, held January 2d, the members of the church made an addition of $200 per year to the pastor's salary. The subject of Rev. E. D. Dandridge's sermon Sunday evening will be "How Much We Owe the Lord." Rev. D. E. Jones, the blind preacher, is conducting a series of revival meetings at Zion church, 434 Central avenue. His sermons thus far have been highly entertaining, instructive and interesting. He will conduct the series of meetings until the 26th. Rev. E. J. Carter, the pastor, will speak next Sabbath evening on the subject, "Is the Young Man Safe?" Mr. Hiram Gilbert has organized an orchestra in Zion church for the benefit of the Sabbath school. They will appear for the first time next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The revival meetings which have been at Cory chapel the past week are growing in interest. Five members were added to the church. The meetings will last ten days. Rev. Warner preached morning and Rev. Langford in the evening. Wednesday evening. Rev. Dandridge will preach; Thursday, Rev. Morriss, of Antioch. The W. W. social was postponed. Friday, January 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson celebrated their fiftieth marriage anniversary at their pleasant country home in Pittsfield, O. Guests to the number of forty-four were present, including children and grandchildren of the venerable couple. Mr. Godette, who fifty years ago, was best man, was present. Many valuable and handsome presents were received. The children who were present were: Mrs. J. Ormes, Salem, O.; Mrs. H. A. Grant, New Brighton, Pa.; Mr. Jackson, Alliance, O.; Rose and Albert Jackson, who live at the old folk's home, and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Cleveland, O. Attorney Alexander Martin was refused a renewal of his ticket entitling him to all the privileges of the Y. M. C. A. It is alleged it is on account of his color. Miss Margie Wilson has returned to the city after a short visit in Washington, D. C., and Alexandria, Va. The week of prayer was observed at Mt. Zion church. The church, through Mrs. Rosa Boyd, presented Rev. J. S. Jackson and wife ten dollars each in gold as a Christmas present. The annual call call and church meeting will be held January 16. Revival meetings are being held at St. John's church. Mrs. Louise Jones has returned from visiting in Youngstown, O., Louisville, O., and Pittsburg, Pa. Norton Oliver and Louise Jones visited the latter's cousin, Foster Collins, of Louisville, last week. The friends of Mrs. T. W. Cole, No. 10 Hudson street, formerly of Newark, O., will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred Wednesday, 4:20 p. m., after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be held at St. John's church Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. Mrs. Fred Hall, of Youngstown, was the guest of her sister on Greenwood street last week. Mrs. Lizzie Keene, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Cora Brock, returned to Wilmington last week, where she is a teacher in the public schools. The entertainment entitled "A Coontown Frolic" given in Woodliff hall Monday evening, was a decided success in every respect. It was given by the young misses of St. Andrew's Episcopal church, headed by Miss Mattie Sands, who appeared as the star attraction of the evening. Mr. Ed Ridgely has gone to New York, where he joins a party which will go to the Bahama islands and Paris. One of the most brilliant affairs of the season was the party given by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Douglass last Monday evening in honor of their daughter, Miss Flossie's, 18th birthday. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and presented THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1900. scene most imposing. A sumptuous repast was served which was thoroughly enjoyed by the 60 guests present. Miss Flossie was the recipient of a large number of handsome and useful presents. Miss Lulu Mead, of Scovill court, has been quite ill since last week Friday with inflammation. The funeral of Mr. James Blair, who died at his home on South Alley, took place from St. John's church last week Friday afternoon, Rev. Bundy officiating. A large number of relatives are left to mourn his loss. The Coral Builders of St. John's church will give a "dumb" social at the home of the treasurer, Mr. George Carroll, 21 Newton street, on Wednesday evening, January 24. A "dumb" programme will be rendered. Proceeds will go to the organ fund. As we went to press we were informed that the youngest son of Capt. Henry Brock was lying at the point of death. At the last meeting of the Cleveland Glaziers and Cutters' union, Mr. Walter Thompson was elected corresponding secretary of the organization. Mr. Thompson is the only Afro-American member and is held in the highest esteem by the members. The local branch of the Afro-American Protective League held an enthusiastic and profitable meeting at St. John's church Wednesday evening. The membership has reached the 100 mark. The president, Carroll Scott, intends organizing sub-leagues in different parts of Cleveland, as well as in Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin. S. T. Boyd is local secretary. The next meeting of the league has been postponed indefinitely until after the revival meetings. The entertainment entitled "Thirty Years of Freedom" is progressing rapidly. It will be given in the near future at the Grays' armory for the benefit of "The Home for Aged Colored People." Miss Mamie Queen has been quite sick with throat trouble. Miss Myrtle Means entertained last evening in a very pleasant manner. At St. John's church to-morrow the pastor will preach morning and evening. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. and Y. P. S. C. E. meeting at 6:30 p. m. The L. T. L. T. L. will meet at 3 p. m. The revival meetings will begin Monday evening. Rev. Prosser, the conference evangelist, will be present during the entire protracted season. The Women's M. M. society will give a valentine social February 14 and the "Coral Builders" will hold a "Martha Washington" entertainment February 22. If you desire The Gazette delivered at your residence by carrier, send a card to Arthur Markowitz, 147 Scovill avenue. The "Bible Gallery" is a splendid collection of Bible stories, and also contains over 100 matchless illustrations by one of our most noted artists. The work is beneficial to teachers and an invaluable addition to any library, for besides containing so much that is helpful and interesting, it is also printed on the finest of paper and richly bound. Price $1.75. Sold by Atlas Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill, box 508. See advertisement elsewhere in this paper. May Send Him to an Asylum. Lisbon. Jan. 12.—Jesse McGregor, who, five years ago was sentenced to the penitentiary for life, was pardoned recently upon condition that he abstain from the use of liquor. Recently he has been on a spree, and action was taken looking to the annulment of the pardon, when his family, who are influential, filed in the local courts an affidavit of lunacy, and an effort will be made to send McGregor to an asylum instead of returning him to the penitentiary. Card Game Ends in Four Murders. Whitesburg, Ky., Jan. 12.—During a quarrel over a game of cards in a "blind tiger" at Pound Gap yesterday, in which John and Taze Hall and Arch and Henry Leap opposed Henry Sutherland, Berry Long and Henry Campbell, revolvers were drawn and 200 shots exchanged. Taze Hall and Henry Leap were killed and Dave Sutherland and Henry Campbell mortally wounded. Arch Leap and Henry Sullivan were also wounded. Mother and Daughter Fatally Burned. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 12.—Mrs. Mary Thebold, aged 58, was burned to death and her daughter Lucinda, aged 28, was fatally burned at their home in this city Thursday. Miss Thebold was filling a lamp in front of a stove. An explosion followed, setting fire to her clothing. In attempting to save her daughter Mrs. Thebold's clothing took fire and she was burned to death. Wrecked on a Reef. St. Johns, N. F., Jan. 12.—A large steamer, believed to be a passenger ship, whose name cannot be ascertained, has been wrecked on a reef in St. Mary's bay, about five miles from shore. The vessel, which lies with her head low in the water, is on fire aft. Several persons have been washed off the deck. Others were described in the rigging. It is feared that these will perish. A Washboard Combine Planned. Cincinnati, Jan. 12.—The purchase of McCassy Bros.' washboard factory in this city by the Saginaw Manufacturing Co., of Saginaw, Mich., is said to be the beginning of a consolidation of the business of manufacturing washboards, and other manufactories will soon come into the combination. Found Dead in His Office. St. Louis, Jan. 12.-Dr. J. C. Mulhall, a noted eye and ear specialist, was found dead yesterday in his office. He had been shot through the heart. A revolver was found lying beside the body and this, with the fact that all the doors of the office were locked, seemed to indicate suicide. The Calendar issued by the Nickel Plate road will be mailed to any one who will send their address to the general passenger agent, Nickel Plate road, Cleveland, O. No. 192 Home Seekers' Excursion. For information about reduced fares, through time, and other particulars regarding home-seekers' excursions to the south and west apply to Pennsylvania Lines ticketagents. 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"Yes," the cigar man said, "that's a pretty mean town, I admit, but I know of a worse one. This place is in Pennsylvania. An acquaintance of mine down there was injured some time ago in pretty much the same way the man you mentioned got hurt. He fell on a bad sidewalk and lost one of his legs. He sued the city, and didn't get anything. I never heard just why, but probably because the jurors didn't believe he needed more than one leg in his business, seeing that he was barber and couldn't hone a razor or shave a man with his foot anyway. But wait, I haven't come to the point at which the real meanness developed. Being a poor man, he couldn't afford to buy a cork leg, so he had to get along with a wooden peg, and one day while he was crossing the principal street this peg in some way got wedged between a couple of paving stones right in the middle of the street car track. It took them nearly an hour to get him loose, and what do you suppose happened then? Blamed if they didn't go and fine him ten dollars and costs for constructing traffic!"—Chicago Times-Herald This Tendency of Americans Affords Amusement to an English Writer. Americans are not notable for their strict adherence to the truth, but their exaggerations are so manifest that they cannot be fairly accused of lying. William Archer, an English author, has recently written a book in which he gives some characteristic examples of this trait. He very properly classifies it as "American humor." "On board one of the Florida steamboats, which have to be built with exceedingly light draught to get over the frequent shallows of the rivers," he relates, "an Englishman accosted the captain with the remark: 'I understand, captain, that you think nothing of steaming across a meadow where there's been a heavy fall of dew.' 'Well, I don't know about that,' replied the captain, 'but it's true we sometimes have to send a man ahead with a watering pot.' Again, a southern colonel was conducted to the theater to see Salvini's 'Othello.' He witnessed the performance gravely, and remarked at the close: 'That was a mighty good show, and I don't see but the coon did as well as any of 'em.' A third anecdote that charmed me was that of the man who, being invited to take a drink, replied: 'No, no, I solemnly promised my dear, dead mother never to touch a drop; besides, boys, it's too early in the morning; besides, I've just had one.'"—Chicago Chronicle. Matrimony on Small Capital. Matrimony on Small Capital. A Wilmington clergyman tells of a Philadelphia couple who came to him to be married one day. When they left the boat at the Fourth street wharf in the city they had but five dollars between them. Nevertheless, the groom called a cab and ordered to be driven to the city hall and then to the nearest minister. At the city hall he paid $3.60 for a marriage license, which left $1.40 to pay the cabman and to fee the minister. 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There was a cabin in a land Covered by the Almighty's hand; A savage cot it was, but He Endowed it with His love for me; And what was all that love? I wis, The welcome of a woman's kiss! It was a savage cot—I say But Love was minister each day; And when the lonely twilight came 'Twas Love that whispered sweet my name! So that I said: "What e'er I be. It is God's hand that covers me!" It was God's hand . . . for lo you, now There were sweet kisses on my brow— Such kisses as the rich might deem The memory of a golden dream That passed, and was no more to be— But hers and God's love covered me! Behold! It was a dream; I knew In many a garden roses grew; That many a palace and dim cot Knew that dear love which I knew not! Yet still I sing to hill and sea; "It is God's hand that covers me!" —F. L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution The WATCHMAKER EDWARD FENN occupied the position of watchmaker in a large and prosperous jewelry store. He was a man much envied by the clerks in the store, for, as an expert, he demanded and received a generous salary. The clerks all spoke of him, however, as "Old Fenn," and, because they had little in common with him, they regarded him as a most unsocial being. In reality he was a shy, retiring man, nearly 45 years of age; anxious to be friendly, but unaware of the best method to adopt, finding it easier to be silent, lost in his own thoughts, than to exert himself and enter in with the chat of the lads behind the counters. He seemed to be always alone; patient, solitary, and content to live out his life in the same narrow groove in which it ran, apparently waiting only for the death that would make so little difference to any human being except himself. "I can't understand what you think of all day, Fenn," his employer had said to him once, and Fenn had looked up with his rare, singularly sweet smile, and said: "Mr. White, have you never had a past?" That was all anyone within the store knew of Fenn. His landlady found him a most excellent tenant, who paid promptly for his one small room, and never found fault, even on the cook's day out. No one had ever seen him angry, but, on the contrary, no one had ever seen him joyous. His life ran on evenly, as undisturbed as any clock under his watchful eye. He appeared each morning on the stroke of eight, and departed with equal promptness when the store closed for the night. His luncheons he had eaten at the same restaurant for 15 years. Except for the fact he did his work with minuteness of an extraordinary kind, he appeared the most commonplace individual in the city. One bright spring morning, when the sun poured in through the broad windows, turning the jewels displayed there to liquid fire, and when the soft wind came puffing in at the doors as though determined to lure away every restless clerk for a frolic in the country, Mr. Fenn paused for a moment to speak to one of the men. "Good morning," he said, courteously, "can you tell me what the date is?" "The 15th of May," replied the one addressed, somewhat surprised at this departure from Mr. Fenn's usual rule. "Thank you. It is, as I thought, my birthday." There was a moment's pause before another spoke up, cheerfully: "Many happy returns of the day, sir!" "Eh? O, thank you. It is a long time since anyone wished me that," and so saying, Mr. Fenn passed on to his table in the corner, with his usual impassive mien. "Poor old Fenn," the clerk said, compassionately. "I dare say he is lonely." As the morning wore away towards noon, a young woman entered the shop and approached Mr. Fenn's desk. He glanced up with his customary look of quiet attention, which changed suddenly to one of keen interest as he eagerly scanned the newcomer's face. "Is this the watchmaker?" she asked. "Yes." "I have a watch here, which won't go. I wish you would look it over and tell me what the trouble is." With hands that shook Mr. Fenn took from her an old-fashioned silver watch. "This is not yours?" he said. "No, my sister's." "Then I am right; you must be little Lucy!" "My name is Lucy, but—" she hesitated. "You don't remember me? Well, child, you naturally would not. I have changed since you saw me. Tell me, did you ever hear—" he paused a moment, then continued—"your sister—speak of Edward Fenn?" "Mr. Fenn!" she cried. "You are not the Mr. Fenn I used to call Uncle Ed?" "Yes," he answered, smiling, sadly, "and your sister. Is she—well?" "O, yes, quite well. It must be a long time since you have seen her?" "Twenty years," Mr. Fenn said, quietly. "Twenty long years. She probably has forgotten me. Her—her husband is living, I suppose?" "Husband? Ellen has never married." "Not married? But surely I heard that she was to be." "Yes, I know there was an engagement, but I was only a child then, and she never spoke of it to me but once. That was to say, it had been broken off in a moment of misunderstanding, and that she had never seen the man again to make it up. She believes him to be dead now, and cannot bear to have him spoken of. I don't know why I tell you these things, but surely you were a good friend of ours then?" "Friend?" he echoed. "Yes, and I still am devoted to your interests, Miss Lucy." "That is good. We know few people here, and now I must go to meet Ellen." "You are going to meet—her—now?" "Yes." "Well, ask her, Miss Lucy, to step in and get the watch herself, and—don't tell her who I am, you know. Let me have my little surprise." "Very well, I will. I am sorry I can." not come back with her, but I have an engagement." Mr. Fenn, with a sudden heartiness, grasped the slender gloved hand extended to him. "Good-by," he said. "You came in like the spring sunshine, Miss Lucy." After the girl had gone Fenn sat for some moments lost in thought. How many memories the girl had stirred within him! How like she was to that other girl—Ellen—whom he had once known. With a deep sigh he turned, from force of habit, to the watch before him. He well remembered that disagreeable little monitor which had disturbed so many pleasant hours! His accustomed fingers pressed the large, old-fashioned plate which protected the works from dust, and there fell into his hands a folded paper, yellowed with age, which opened as he reverently touched it. There, exposed to view, was the face of the young man who had glanced back at him from the mirror, and with it was a withered violet, which lightly fluttered out. It was brown and dry, but it preserved its freshness and fragrance in a faithful woman's heart, it seemed—and in one other, as I well knew. For a long time Mr. Fenn sat garing at these relics of a sunny past, his hand over his eyes, his expression little betraying the disturbance within. Finally he shook his head sorrowfully. "Did Fenn look like that?" he thought. "Was there ever a time when I was really happy? I have changed in appearance"—he smiled bitterly—"and not for the better, but I have also grown in charity. What a young fool I was! To have such happiness within my grasp and then to scorn it—to throw it away—because I was too proud to demand an explanation! Ah, well!" He roused himself and looked up in his old, absent-minded way at a woman who stood awaiting his attention. Her eyes were riveted upon the paper in his hands—she had not glanced at Mr. Fenn's face—while his gaze never left her countenance during their entire interview. "I see," she said, in low, faltering tones, "that you have already opened the watch my sister brought." As she spoke the color rose in her face in the same dear old fashion, taking away the pressure of the years, until she seemed a girl again in the eyes of the man who watched her. "Yes," he said, gently, "but do not begrudge me my peep into paradise, Ellen—" At the first sound of his voice she had glanced incredulously up, her knees trembling under her as she listened—and looked. "Edward!" she gasped. "Why, it can't be Edward!" "Yes," he said, reassuringly, putting his hand over hers as it clutched at his desk. "Why not? We were bound to meet some day, you know." "Yes," she murmured, "I have always felt that if you were living I should see you again." Her eyes fell under his and rested on the relics on his desk. "But these things"—her flush deepened—"I am sorry you ever saw them." "Oh, no, Ellen, not sorry, but glad. Stay, I will show you my treasures." As he spoke he drew forth his own timepiece and opened the back. There, smiling up at him, was her own face, as it had looked 20 years before, fresh in its girlish beauty. "All these years?" she asked. "Have you never married, then. Edward?" "Married some one else, Ellen? You know better—you must have known better all the time." "Yes" she whispered. "I knew." Yes, she whispered, I knew. "Ellen," he urged, softly, "one day, ever so many years ago, a boy said to you that he would never ask you for love again. He does not, but a man does—now. He asks you for all that boy threw away, because he has wanted it all his life." "What do you mean?" she asked, faintly. Ellen lifted her eyes to his—eyes that appeared young, because redeemed from age by the radiant light of love within them. "I will do just as you say," she said, simply. Promptly the watchmaker stepped out from behind his desk, passed her hand through his arm and approached the astonished proprietor. "I want a vacation, sir," he said. "I haven't asked for one in many years, but I want one now. My assistant can do all the work we are likely to have at this time of the year." "I shall be glad to give it to you, Mr. Fenn, but why have you decided so suddenly?" "Well, you see, sir," Fenn replied, "this lady has just consented to become my wife, and we have waited so long for our honeymoon that we want a proportionately long honeymoon now."—Chicago Tribune. He Was Mistaken The young man was telling the young lady that he believed there must be some sort of affinity between them. And he went on to say that the other day when he was walking up the street he felt that she was coming up on that next car, nay, he knew she was in that car. Sure enough, when the car rolled by there she sat, and not only that, but she turned and saw him walking. A few days afterwards the young man was forced to make a confession to the young lady. He had told her about "feeling" that she was coming up in another car on another day. He knew that she was coming, and as the rumbling and roaring of the car grew nearer he was more and more curious to see if his premonition was correct. "Well," said he, "that came right along and I was as sure as could be that the next instant I would turn around and see you." "And then?" she asked. "And then," he went on, "that rumbling and roaring and bumping came by and—no, you weren't there. It was a freight car full of cabbages."—Detroit Free Press. Dismount as a Salute. In China an inferior upon horseback meeting a superior dismounts and waits till the other has passed.—N. Y. Sun. Kinnarron TUGELA FERRY. THE SCENE OF GEN. BULLER'S DEFEAT British Campaign Has Been a Succession of Blunders. Englishmen Have Noble Faith in Their New Commander, Lord Roberts, and Gen. Kitchener. His Chief of Staff. [Special Correspondence.] As was foreshadowed in these columns several weeks ago, the government of Great Britain has been forced, by recent events in South Africa, to mobilize its entire reserve and to call upon the volunteer corps of the United Kingdom for service away from home. Had anyone suggested two months ago that such desperate steps would be necessary to hold the farmers of the two little Boer republics in check he would have been written down a visionary or a fool. Surface observers forgot that the Boers did not engage in this unfortunate war for purposes of conquest, but, as they firmly and honestly believe, for the defense of their homes and their liberty. A brave people actuated by such motives—even though they may be exaggerated—becomes an enemy not to be despised in any circumstances. And when such patriotism is supplemented by rare bravery, warlike skill and a complete military equipment it is a match for any power, no matter how great, rich and powerful. The British reverses at Ladysmith, Stormberg, on the Modder river and at Tugela ferry were not accidents. It may be true, as some British authorities assert, that they were due to the ineffectiveness of British artillery; but even admitting this rather lame excuse each of the engagements mentioned proved the Boer leaders to be more efficient generals than their European antagonists. In every instance the British troops walked deliberately TUGELA FERRY, THE SCENE Into a strategic trap from which they extricated themselves only after most stubborn resistance and terrible loss. The bravery and courage of the British privates and subalterns cannot be praised too highly. Their valor was magnificent, but, like the gallant charge at Balaklava, it was not war. Hundreds of noble lives were wantonly sacrifices to the shortsightendness of commanders who failed to take even ordinary precautions against ambuscades and who conducted their campaigns along the lines of semi-savage warfare. One after the other of the British generals—from White down to Methuen, Gatacre and Buller—had to learn that there is a vast difference between fighting Indian mountaineers and savage Arabs and standing up against a foe who knows how to handle rapid-fire guns and is an adept at skill and trickery. The world now knows that these generals have already sacrificed 8,000 men in killed, wounded and captives to become convinced of a fact which has been patent for years to every war office on the continent of Europe, but which was denied and even ridiculed by every British commander from Wolsley down to the lowest general officer in the pay of the British crown—the fact that the Boers were fully prepared for the struggle and had for years been trained by European experts in the art of modern warfare. Mistakes in military operations are, and always have been, looked upon as crimes unless, perchance, accident converted defeat into victory. Gen. Buller, whose arrival at Cape Town a few months ago was hailed with joy and popular acclaim, met the enemy—and the idol is shattered. The defeat at Tugela ferry, near Colenso, which resulted in MICHAEL GEN. LORD ROBERTS. (From the Latest Photograph of the South African Commander.) loss of 1,100 men and a number of guns, was an incident for which the commander's superiors could patch up no satisfactory excuse, and consequently Buller had to be sacrificed. From commander in chief of all the troops in South Africa he was reduced to a plain corps commander; and Field Marshal Lord Roberts designated to assume command of the troops already in the field and those about to be sent to Natal and Cape Colony. To make the British position still stronger, as far as headquarters is concerned, Gen. Lord Kitchener, the hero of Khartoum and conqueror of the Soudan, was instructed to join Lord Roberts as chief of staff. Whether Roberts, who is one of the bravest men in the British service, will succeed in invading and subjugating the Boer republics remains to be seen. Buller is as brave a man as ever rode a horse; yet he made a miserable failure, principally because he had never had an opportunity to fight a progressive, civilized foe. Roberts is in the same position. All his victories were won in the orient, the ```markdown ``` most notable being the battle of Kandahar, in 1880. He was at that time commander of the British forces in Afghanistan. In July he received news of the defeat of Gen. Burrow by the redoubtable Ayoub Khan. Roberts at once marched to the relief of Kandahar and in a campaign of three weeks wiped out the rebellious Afghan army. On his return to England he was the lion of the day. He was presented with the freedom of the city of London, thanked by parliament and made baron of Kandahar and Waterford. Later he served in Natal and the Transvaal and commanded the troops in the Madras presidency from 1881 to 1885, when he was elevated to the chief command of all the forces in India—in which post he was succeeded by Gen. White, who is now bottled up at Ladysmith. Lord Roberts, familiarly known to the rank and file as "Bobs," is 68 years of age. He was born at Cawnpore, India, educated at Eton and Sandhurst, and entered the army at 19, going to Bengal. He served with distinction through a number of campaigns in Africa and India before achieving his great fame at Kandahar, and during the Sepoy mutiny earned the Victoria cross for saving a number of men. Since 1895 he has been in command in Ireland, a post next in importance to that of commander in chief. His opponents—and they are not a few—express grave doubts as to his ability to conduct a brilliant campaign in South Africa, and assert that his total inexperience with civilized fighting methods will lead to a repetition of reverses. Gen. Lord Kitchener, Field Marshal Roberts' chief of staff, was made baron of Khartoum in 1898 as a reward for his services in Soudan where, as sirdar of the Egyptian troops, he destroyed the power of Mahdism and its attendant evils. Gen. Kitchener, who is now 49 years of age, entered the army as lieutenant in 1871. Three years later he joined the survey of western Palestine under Cart. Conder. In 1877 he was placed in sole command of the party which executed the survey of Galilee. When the island of Cyprus was placed under British protection he was sent there to organize the land courts, later serving as vice consul at Erzeroum. In 1882 he volunteered for the Egyptian army, then being organized by Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood. The first expedition for the relief of Khartoum saw Maj. Kitchener in the post of danger at Debbeh, where he attempted in vain to main- NICHOLAS tain communication with Gen. Gordon. After the catastrophe of Khartoum, which led to Gordon's death, Kitchener returned to England, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and made temporary commissioner at Zanzibar, in 1885. In the following year he was appointed governor general of the Red Sea littoral and commandant at Suakim. He advised the successful operations against the dervishes in 1888, and was made a C. B. for the gallant action at Toski in 1889. In 1890 he was made sirdar of the Egyptian army, in which capacity he achieved his greatest triumphs and victories. By the end of January these two commanders will have at their disposal a force of 150,000 men—the flower of the British army. Opposed to them will be about 40,000 Boers, commanded by Gens. Joubert, Cronje and Schalkburger, all of them men without technical training, but familiar with every foot of ground, with every hill and every farm house located within the radius of miliary operations. At the beginning of the war it was supposed that the Boers would be without effective artillery, but subsequent events demonstrated that instead of being without guns the farmers were in possession of far more effective weapons than the British invaders. There is a bare possibility that with all its wealth, and glory, and power, Great Britain will eventually be compelled to give up South Africa—a contingency which would not please the American people, because it would lead to the disintegration of the British empire, whose government, although guilty of many mistakes and much cruelty, has in the main represented the spirit of civilization. The loss of South Africa by itself would mean nothing, either to England or the world at large. But the spirit of rebellion which Boer success would kindle in India and elsewhere might undermine the stability and prosperity of many a state which to-day seemingly stands as firm as a rock. G. W. WEIPPIERT. The Artist Gets Even. 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In colors the shades most admired and most thought of by those who have seen them are the grays, ranging from very dark to almost white; also tinges of peach and almond blossoms, pale green resembling that of the lime tree leaf and several peculiar shades of reddish pink, wavering between shrimp and prawn and apricot and tomato. "Pain brule" (burnt bread) is a new and most fashionable color, possessing a range of at least half a dozen shades, from a reddish brown to a tinge almost black. Linnet gray is also a new color much with white, either in satin, velvet or terry. One of the latest novelties to be seen in the costumes of the day is a fad for combining two, or even more, styles of figure on the same textile. One can see on a taffeta foundation an inch broad stripe of corded silk, and then on these stripes will be spots in a different color, or a small design in satin or velvet. Still another pretty novelty is the black taffeta with small floral designs in brilliant colors. This is a step in the effort to restore black to favor, but the undesirable somber effect is relieved by the brilliant coloring of the flowers. For evening wear at the present time black net forms the popular foundation for many an extremely rich "toilette. These textiles are treated in novel fashion, having an all-over design in black spangles, put on very thickly and running the full length of the piece, ren- THE LADY OF THE MIDDLE-SECOND AVE. THE FASHION OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY in vogue, the latter being generally brightened up by some bright touch of pink or red in the shape of facings or appliqued bands. Of the spring materials it can be seen now what will be favored to a great extent. Among these fancy fabrics will be prominent. Among the first will be soft textiles in all wool and wool and silk. Fancy crepons and figured mousse-line de laine, mingled with silk both in the shape and in stripes or a pretty figure. For tailor-made costumes there will be all-wool piece dyed fabrics in light weights, as well as novelties in "fill a fill" effects. But plaids, which I hear are to be a feature of the season in America, will be but little worn in Europe, or at least in Paris. While the Paris woman dering the white spangles. One of these beautiful gowns surah, trimmed, red, black velvet ribbon gown was made covered with the side of the front, revealing white silk that were with small headed with blu had a low-cu small puffing ovet to edge the shoulder fitting sleeve of the spangles A WILE GREEN VELVET AND BROADCLOTH. has always fancied the brighest of colors obtainable, her tastes have never run to plaids to any great extent. Such are some of the fashions that are to come within a few more weeks. Now for some of the materials we saw in the shops a month ago, which may be seen made up at the present time. Among these are many novelties in silks, which show an unusual originality and attractiveness. In these the ground is composed of soft, pretty shades of gray and brown, rather light than dark. In these, running the length of the material, are stripes half an inch wide and about three inches apart, of blue, green, yellow and red, mingled YEAR. NO. 23. with white, either in satin, velvet or terry. One of the latest novelties to be seen in the costumes of the day is a fad for combining two, or even more, styles of figure on the same textile. One can see on a taffeta foundation an inch broad stripe of corded silk, and then on these stripes will be spots in a different color, or a small design in satin or velvet. Still another pretty novelty is the black taffeta with small floral designs in brilliant colors. This is a step in the effort to restore black to favor, but the undesirable somber effect is relieved by the brilliant coloring of the flowers. For evening wear at the present time black net forms the popular foundation for many an extremely rich' toilette. These textiles are treated in novel fashion, having an all-over design in black spangles, put on very thickly and running the full length of the piece, ren- A dering the whole dress one mass of spangles. One of these evening toilettes was a beautiful gown of black net over white suur, trimmed with spangles in black and silver, real black lace and narrow black velvet ribbon. The front of this gown was made with a tunic effect and covered with the spangles down each side of the front and around the bottom, revealing the under petitcet of white silk that was almost entirely covered with small ruffles of the black lace. It had a low-cut decolletie, with a small puffing of white and black velvet to edge the decolletie, and for straps over the shoulder. It had a long, tight-fitting sleeve of the black net trimmed with the spangles, and were unlined. A very narrow girdle of black velvet. Another elaborate evening gown that formed a striking contrast to the one of black net over white was of mother-of-pearl spangles on a fine white net over black silk. The underslip of the black silk is made perfectly plain, with the exception of an accordion plaiting around the bottom. The fine white silk net with the mother-of-pearl spangles in polka dots and true lovers' knots completely covering it with a very elaborate border about 12 inches deep around the bottom. This hung in graceful folds at the back and a great amount of fullness below the knees. A round decollete with a rather full front of the net brought in a double cascade directly in front of the low decollete. A very small sleeve with a full ruching falling over the hand, and a small lace cap from the shoulders over the top of the sleeves. A pretty afternoon gown that I saw a few days ago was made with an under petticoat of fine corded velvet of a Nile green. The tunic overskirt was of Nile green broadcloth, with a shallow scallop in front and two deep scallops in the back. This has three rows of stitching around it. The bodice fitted the figure to perfection and was made crosswise of the Nile green corded velvet, drawn with a little fullness in the front and fastened with a large paste buckle. A high stock, and pointed vest of cream gupure lace. The sleeves were perfectly plain, with a long, rounded effect, falting over the hands. A pretty reception gown that I saw recently was of white and black broadcloth, made with a plain underpetticature of white broadcloth with a very narrow applique of black velvet around the bottom. Over this fell a tunic of black broadcloth with three pipings of the white broadcloth in a deep vandyke effect. A round bodice with yoke and the top of the sleeves of white broadcloth, with the applique of black velvet. The round bodice had deep vandykes falling below the waist of the black broadcloth, edged with a piping of the white. The sleeves were cut with vandykes and falling over the hand. A very high pointed collar of the white broadcloth with the applique of black velvet on. This was fastened down the back with small black velvet buttons. SADIE MERRITT. --- THE CLEVELAND, OHIO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1900. "CUBA FOR CUBANS!" Juan Gualberto Gomez, a Son of Slaves, the Man of the Hour. A Great Demonstration in His Honor in Havana - Thousands in the Parade - Object Lesson for Americans - In America. New York City.—Last year I had the pleasure of announcing the arrival in New York of the well known Cuban patriot, journalist and agitator, Juan Gualberto Gomez. At the time I spoke also of his labors, trials and triumphs in the thorny field of politics and endeavored to introduce him to intelligent readers who would know what the Negro is doing not only in the United States, but in the other parts of the world. It is well, JUAN GUALBERTO GOMEZ. JUAN GUALBERTO GOMEZ. at times, to look to our neighbors for inspiration, or to find out that we should be about and doing. The Cuban Negro has his problems to solve; and through the wise leadership of men like Gomez, Miguel Gaulba, Medin Arango, Tiburcio Aguirre, Enrique Cos, Lazaro Galvez, Emilio Planas, Facundo Carrillo, Campos Marquetti, Jonquin Gunadoz and a host of others too numerous to mention, he will show to the world that the Cuban Negro knows how to think, as well as he knows how to fight the battles of freedom. Gomez, the patriot and journalist, is playing a new role in Cuban politics. His ambition at present is that of uniting in a grand, powerful organization, all the different elements that love Cuba and are wise enough to know that she will never be a powerful, independent state, glowing in all her beauteous splendor, until she shows a united front in a united party, to those who would sell and to those who would buy her liberty for a few pieces of gold. Gomez is a separatist of the radical type. "Cuba for the Cubans" is his shiholobek, and, to those who would buy her liberty for a prison or a palace is alike to him when he thinks of Cuba, her untold woes, her sufferings and the 400,000 martyrs that have died in and out of battle, that she may live! When he thinks of what Cuba has lost in the deaths of Marti, Maceo, Crombet, Sanchez, Castillo, Aranguen, Monceda and many other of her leaders, when he counts the thousands of motherless and fatherless children left after the "reconcentration," "the death," he says, "would be welcome indeed, but now he has dislomer." He had his narrow escapes from death, but now it seems that no more bullets shall fly through the air that surrounds him. On the eve of his birthday, July 11, a great reception and fete was held in Gomez's honor. There is nothing so pleasant as to see this son of slaves—as he calls himself—made the recipient of such an ovation, the outburst of popular enthusiasm. La Discussion, one of the best Cuban papers, has more than four columns relative to Gomez's reception. The free use of Payret theater was tendered by its owner. There the reception took place. The number of persons that took part in the parade is said to have been from ten to twenty thousand and more than a hundred viewed the parade. Different clubs, unions, societies, committees, lycene, etc., formed the procession. Among those who paid their respects to Mr. Gomez at his home, 23 Perseverancia street, we find such familiar names as Dr. Eusebio Hernandez, Mendez Capote, Despagne Estramps, Menocal, Manuel Sanguily, Salvador Cisneros (who was the first president during this late war), Generals Lacret, Molinet, Colonels Suarez, Portilla, Coronado, Milanes, Dubois and Dr. Sardinas. Time nor space will allow me to describe the beauty, the aspect of the opera, its tapered flags, bunting palms, plaiting the headdress more than 60,000 cheering souls. Suffice it to know that according to La Discussion: "Never the equal of this fete has been seen in Havana, nor a theater so artistically adorned." Medin Arango, a well known and popular orator, made a "short but well inspired speech on the merits and virtues of Juan Gualberto Gomez and his services to the country." He congratulated himself for seeing there united without distinction of class or race, all the elements that compose the Cuban people, and ended by making a call to union and concord, so as to save the ideals of our people and their desire to be free and independent. "Mr. Medin Arango," says La Discussion, "was justly applauded and huzzazed." The next orator was Dr. Eusebio Hernandez, who said in part: "We want to establish a democratic republic in Cuba and he who doubts that this is possible, let him come to Payret to night and he will be convinced of his error. All people who conquer their liberty pass through difficult periods. The Cubans have gen- IN UNION WE STRENGTH eriously forgotten their grievances and open their arms to all. We owe gratitude to the intervening government. If we unite we can demand immediate independence from the Washington government. There is no other road but union and concord. It is necessary that the future cordial republic be from below upwards, for the people will be better served with shalt rule." Dr. Hernandez was applauded, huzzazed and huzzazed in good old Cuban fashion. Then came Mr. Gomez's ovation. When he made his appearance we are told that he, a son of slaves, as he refers to himself, "was saluted with a continued and thundering ovation that cannot be described." I will not try to follow closely the notes that I have of Mr. Gomez's speech. He feels himself "dying of joy." He says that he has never done otherwise than to fulfill his duties according to his conscience and to his convictions. In the enterprise he is only a soldier who has been marked a little above others by the disasters of the campaign. Going back to his old office of propagator, he will make use of this fete to say that only the union and concord of all can save us. It is necessary to cast aside the evil passions. In the theater he sees representatives of all the people of Cuba. He humble descendant of slaves, sits in this fete at the right hand of Marquis Santa Lucia, and presides over that of 1895; and Sir Medina Arango is next to Gen. Lacret and Capt. Generico Campos next to Dr. Hernandez. Next to dames white as milk he, full of joy, sees those of black hue. "If we all awaite in this manner, the destinies of Cuba will be achieved." "We are adults," he says. "This country is ours and we want it for ourselves alone. When the joint resolution is fulfilled he will not be less vociferous in shouting, "Hurrah for the United States of America." La Discussion says that the orator finished his discourse "with a beautiful period, ratifying as the supreme ideal of the Cuban people, that which was the programme of the liberating revolution, disposed always to fulfill it, and that is summed up by this only phrase: 'Independence or Death.' A prolonged ovation followed, after which the orator was embraced with effusion by many persons. This fete, giving honor and lustre to a colored man (an Afro-Cuban) in spite of his color, is well merited, for Mr. Gomez has been a patriot first and a Cuban always. Some of our southern colonels and prejudiced copes have been at New York theater on the 11th inst., so that they may have seen a country, not far from theirs, made by God's omnipotent hands, where four, race, after a sanguinary war, are living in peace and harmony and where "skins may differ, but affection dwells in black and white the same." JOHN BONILLA, in N. Y. Age. OFFICERS ELECTED For Sunday-school and a Church Organization—Social, Personal, Etc. Wyoming.—Rev. Alexander, of Hamilton, spoke a few words at the A. M. E. church Sunday.—Rev. Coleman preached an interesting sermon at 7:30.—After Sunday school the Missionary society rendered a short programme.—Mrs. Coleman organized a juvenile Missionary society at 3:30 Sunday.—The election of officers of the A. M. E. Sunday school took place in October.—Mr. John Sanders, superintendent, and Mr. Charles Gray, assistant. All the teachers were re-elected. The official board of officers elected Richard Cammek, J. Johnson, F. Sims, J. Turner, and B. Young last Friday evening.—Rev. B. P. Burch preached morning and evening last Sunday.—The week of prayer will be observed in the M. Zion and also in the A. M. E. church this week.—Mr. and Mrs. Augusthus gray had a little girl born to them some weeks ago.—George Johnson, armsmade Lusford and Mrs. Celia Young are sick.—Mrs. Walter Derrickson gave a family dinner at the school.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Derrickson had a little girls last Saturday.—Mrs. Charles Derrickson gave a family dinner Sunday.—A Deaconess' board was elected in the A. M. E. church, and the members elected were: Mrs. Jennie Richardson, Mrs. Betsy Bryant, Mrs. Charlotte Hutchinson, Mrs. Julia Washington and others.—The sewing circle which met at the A. M. E. parsonage was well attended, and after business lunch was served.—Miss Hattie Cassidy, who was sick, is better, and Miss Verble Robers is convalescent.—Mrs. Laura Martin has moved from Wyoming to West Lockland.—Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis gave a party in honor of his mother, Mrs. Hattie Dudley, and Mrs. Sara Grubbs, her mother.—Mrs. Derrickson and family Miss Lida and Luce Derrickson, Mrs. Tom Anderson, of Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. George Derrickson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frey, of Glendale, and Mr. John Cornish, of Lockland, O₄ were present. Active Persons Wanted. The old reliable Gazette desires at once an energetic and honest agent, and a good correspondent, in every city and town in Ohio having a number of Afro-American residents We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following named cities at once: Piqua, Springfield, Steubenville, Toledo, Wilmington, Kenton, Ironton, Columbus, Circleville, Portsmouth, Lancaster, Xenia, Newark, Cincinnati, Indiana O.; Pittsburg and Allegheny, and other western Pennsylvania cities and towns; Wheeling, Parkersburg and Charleston. Access a card to the editor of The Gazette, Case Library building, Cleveland, O. Send us the name of some good person or persons in any of the cities named above to whom we can write relative to the matter. This is a splendid opportunity for any person, male or female, old or young, especially students, to make some money, who has a few hours to spare on Saturday. GAZETTE. HIS COLORED WIFE. Stenographer Wolfe's Sensational Answer to a Suit for Support. An Employee of the Civil Service Commission Charges His Wife with Immorality, with Cruelly Beating Him, Etc.-Revelation as to Her Antecedents, Etc. Washington, D. C.-Clement B. Wolf, the stenographer in the employ of the civil service commission who is being sued for maintenance and support by his wife, Nellie J. Wolfe, yesterday made answer to the charges contained in her petition. His reply is a lengthy one, made through his attorney, W. Preston Williams, and contains some remarkable accounts of their marital life which are not brought out in the wife's bill. The couple have two children, and this fact and others concerning their marriage to the time and place are admitted by the defendant. He then goes on to relate a considerable number of abuses which he claims his wife has heaped upon him for a long time, and makes charges concerning her conduct and the character and standing of her family. Among other things, Mr. Wolfe makes the somewhat astonishing announcement that he discovered some time after her death that Nellie J. Wolfe of Negro blood, and that her grandfather was a full-blooded Negro. To substantiate his statement regarding Mrs. Wolfe's colored ancestry, the defendant files a copy of a letter from his mother-in-law to his wife which practically admits the truth of it. Mr. Wolfe declares that about two years after their marriage his wife ogan asystomatic and hauotual course of illtreatment toward him, slighting and humiliating him in every manner possible, and using toward him the most coarse and profane language. In addition, he says that she had assaulted him without cause, save that aroused by an ungovernable temper, KNOCKED DOWN AND WALKED ON Upon one occasion last winter, while they were living at 330 E street north-east, he relates, Mrs. Wolfe struck him in the presence of a guest, knocked him down upon the floor, and then kicked and stamped upon him with her feet and rained blow after blow upon him in the most vicious and relentless manner, at the same time cursing and abusing him, and declaring that if she could not drive him to suicide she would herself kill him. Wolfe says that he is a hard-working man of delicate physique, and that upon many occasions, when he has been ill, $s^e$ he has kicked him out of bed and compelled him to sit up all night in the kitchen. The defendant further declares that his wife endeavors by threats and attacks of violence upon him to compel him to sign an agreement to give her $40 a month, and permit her without molestation to commit acts in violation of her marital vows. He declares that she desired this agreement for one reason, in order that she might become housekeeper for a millionaire bachelor who would give her plenty of money and diamonds. All of these attacks upon him, Mr. Wolfe says, he endured without retaliation in a single instance out of regard for his children and in the hope that his wife might relent and permit them to live in peace. The charge which Mr. Wolfe makes concerning the Negro antecedents is as follows: HE BLAMES HER ANCESTORS. HE BLAMES HER ANCESTORS. That defendant cannot account for the extraordinary actions and manner of complainant, as it is entirely inconsistent with the conduct and manner that obtains among decent and respectable people, and cannot be accounted for in any other way unless it be on account of bad blood which she inherits from her ancestors, and defend avers and charges against her, so that he will be deserved her husband, David Baird, and took up with a Negro man with whom she lived and cohabited for some years having by him a large family of children; that Mrs. Cora Baird Horton, the mother of the complainant, and who is a half-breed, as fully appears by letters filed herewith, was one of the children which sprang from this intercourse. That defendant had no knowledge of the said facts that his mother-in-law was a half-breed and the offspring of a Negro, but believed that he was marrying into a good and honest family, and that his mother-in-law as well as his wife were highly respectable and good people, but since the marriage defendant has not one discovered that his mother-in-law has also discovered that she deserted her second husband, Charles E. Cole, on the 4th day of August, 1883. In consequence of this and the reputation of the family, Mr. Wolfe states that he forbade his wife to permit their children to have any intercourse or communication with her relatives, and informed her that his mother-in-law must never enter their house. The defendant charges his wife with immorality, and names a Dr. Lothrop as co-respondent. He also charges other co-respondents, whose names are unknown to him. WENT AWAY WITHOUT PERMISSION. Other remarkable charges concerning Mrs. Wolfe's conduct are also made. He says that she would never ask his permission to go out at night, but went wherever she saw fit, and almost every night would remain until late hours, and, upon returning, would inform that she had been to the theater with a gentleman or to a wine supper, and boasted of her immorality. In addition the husband asserts that his wife attempted a system of blackmail against a certain lady, saying that unless this lady gave her money SINGLE COPY, FIVE CENTS and diamonds, she would blast and ruin the reputation of her two little daughters, and bring them into disgrace. This lady is the mother of a little girl whom Mrs. Wolfe says in her bill alienated the affections of her husband. The two girls referred to are mere children, and are being trained for professional careers as actresses. Mr. Wolfe declares that in so far as she has been able to do so, his wife has endeavored to blacken the reputations of this lady and her two daughters. Mr. Wolfe states his belief to be that his wife would be gled of his death; that she has received before her illnesses, that she did not love her, and did of her infidelity. He says that he has made his life a "hell upon earth"; that she has involved him burdensome debts by extravagance; that she is vicious and immoral, and unfit to have the custody of their children. On these grounds and many others which he sets forth, Mr. Wolfe asks that her petition be dismissed. New Brighton, Pa. News. Revival meetings began at Wayman's chapel.—Mrs. John Bruin, who was sick, is better.—The H. M. society met on the 4th at Mrs. Calman's.—The quarterly meeting held Sunday at the A. M. E. church, was largely attended.—Rev. Grant preached in the afternoon and Rev. Calman in the evening.—Revivals are being held at Disharonne's chapel. They report several converts.—Rev. Weirs, pastor of the Second Baptist church, will hold a week of prayer.—The Rev. J. J. Norris, of Unontown, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Johnny Reed, in Rochester. Mrs. Palmer, of Pitsburg, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. A. W. Tanner and Mrs. Charles Asha of Rochester, are attending Mrs. Lottie Bruin, who is very sick.—Rev. H. A. Grant and wife have returned from visiting in Ohio.—Miss Laura Murrels visited Beaver Falls Tuesday evening.—Miss Lizzie Fisher has returned from Sewickley. The Wabish Passenger Rate Case. Lansing, Mich., Jan. 12.—The supreme court has granted a writ of certiorari bringing to the court for review the Wabash passenger rate case, which was recently decided by the Detroit circuit court in the company's favor. The Wabash had been ordered by the state railroad commissioner to reduce fares from 3 to $2½ cents per mile, on the ground that its report of the previous year's business showed its passenger earnings to have reached the figure under which the lesser rate was required. The company's claim, upheld by the lower court, is that its express and mail receipts should not be considered part of its passenger earnings. Tanner Roasts Cullom. Chicago, Jan. 12.—The Tribune prints a long interview with Gov. Tanner in which the governor makes a bitter personal attack upon Senator Cullom. Gov. Tanner declares that he is not a candidate for the senate or any other political office, but that he is strongly opposed to the return of Senator Cullom to the senate. He declares the senator has never been known to do anything of advantage in a political and that he has betrayed all those who ever befriended him. Tanner says that Cullom has never kept faith politically with anybody when it was to his interest to do otherwise. Naval Officer Suicides Washington, Jan. 12.—The following cablegram was received at the navy department yesterday from Admiral Schley, commanding the South Atlantic station, at Montevideo: "Lieut. Commander E. E. Greene committed suicide Wednesday evening. Arrangements have been made for burial ashore. A board is ordered to examine the circumstances of the case and report." The officer's friends at the department are at a loss to account for the suicide. His record was excellent and he had no known bad hab- Will Continue Moody's Work New York, Jan. 12.—For the purpose of devising the best means of carrying on the work of the late Dwight L. Moody, members of the committees from the Bible house, Chicago; Mount Hermon Institute for Young Men and the seminary for young women at Northfield, Mass, met here yesterday. The meeting was in secret, and after it was concluded announcement was made that the work of Mr. Moody would be continued under the form of the Moody memorial endowment. Iron Mine to be Reopened. Michiganame, Mich., Jan. 12.—The Cleveland-Cliffs Co. of Ishpeming, has secured a lease of the Titan iron mine, the most westernly mine of the Marquette iron range, and will reopen the same at once with a full force, after an idleness of 12 years, and will open a months the Michigamme imperial mine the Michigamme imperial fort mines, all idle for many years, have been reopened by this company and will employ 600 to 800 men after the opening of navigation next May. Chileago River Purified. Chicago, Jan. 12.—Ten days have elapsed since the water of the Chicago river were turned into the drainage canal through a narrow sluiceway with a capacity of only 60,000 cubic feet a minute. The waters of the river have been so purified that a sampler from the river at Wells street is from the river at chemists to be fit for drinking after being boiled. Boy Murderer's Sentence Commuted. Boston, Jan. 12.—The executive council has commuted the sentence of Edward Snow, the 19-year-old murderer, from death by electricity to life imprisonment. Busy Burglars. Findlay, Jan. 12.—Seven groceries and meat markets were robbed Wednesday night. The booty secured amounted to about $100. STATE NEWS. Letters From Many Parts of Ohio Containing Local News and Much of General Interest. Personal, Social, Political and Church Items—Literary, Obstinate and Marriage Notes—All Correspondents Must Mail News on Tuesday. Athens.—Miss Lillian Madrey and Mrs. G. C. Berry, her sister, visited relatives in Cincinnati recently, reporting a delightful visit. Miss Madrey's brother returned to Chicago after about a ten days' visit. Mt. Vernon.—Mrs. Jerry Smith, who had an operation performed last week is improving.—Mrs. Smith will have charge of the revival meetings this week.—Mr. William B. Tate, of Wheeling, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Simmons Monday.—Mr. William Jackson is ill. Painesville.—The Lincoln Court 21, I. O. O. C., gave a pleasant social and dance in their hall. Year's evening, a wedding attended.—Miss Laina Caldwell, of Cleveland, visited Miss Hattie Stanton, and Miss Liline White visited Mrs. Chas. Martin New Year's.—Mr. Will Smallwood is recovering from his illness. Oberlin—Mr. James Davidson, of Cleveland, visited here, Mr. James Watson has gone to Springfield. A very pleasant time was spent at Mrs. John Russell's last week.—Frank Tucker visited here last week, as did also Mr. William Triplett. Rev. C. M. Williams, preacher of Mt. Zion church, is in poor health.—Mr. George Payne is sick.—Mr. Henry Freeman has become insane. Troy.—Rev. Alston and Mr. Hunt visited Piqua last Sunday.—Mrs. Anna H. Coleman and Miss Iona Hall have returned to Wilberforce.—Mrs. Nornell, of Urbana, visited Mr. John Hall and family.—Messrs. York, Ryle and Jones, of Piqua, visited her Kendall the inauguration of Gov. Nash.—Zion Baptist and Richard's Methodist church are holding revivals.—St. James A. M. E. and the Baptist Sunday schools held their annual election of officers. Most of the old officers were re-elected. Findlay.—Rev. Cooley, the evangelist, is in the city.—The M. M. society was entertained at Mrs. A. Brodie's Friday evening.—The Misses Guy were entertained Wednesday evening. There were about twenty people in attendance. It proved to be a very pleasant evening, and was one of the jolliest affairs of the holiday vacation. Emana Baker is playing the guitar in Miss Carlsyles' mandolin club.—A large number of people visited Columbus Monday.—Rev. Mason has begun his revival meetings. Salem.—Rev. J. Coleman has resigned as pastor on the circuit work. The literary society of the A. M. E. church will meet January 15th.—Mrs. M. Burke, who visited her son a month, has returned to her home in Postoria. Mr. C. Burke is sick and Mrs. Harper convalescent.—Christmas entertainment at the A. M. E. church was a success. Miss Eva Anham, of Burlington, has visited Rey Lacy, of Canton, is visiting relatives here.—Miss Sadie Green has returned from Pittsburgh, where she attended the "Four Hundred" reception. Correspondents will please remember that advertisements, lists of names and of wedding presents, lengthy obituary notes, speeches, resolutions, poetry and inquiries for relatives must be submitted to the office and will be sent you on application. Mail all letters for publication sufficiently early on Tuesday of each week to have them reach The Gazette office Wednesday morning, and always place your name and that of your city and town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this is a proper credit cannot be given you. Hillsboro.—Mr. Charles Metcalf has returned from visiting in Louisville, Ky.—Mr. Henry Fitzhugh entertained the Friday club to a supper—Mr. Wm. Jefferson, of New Lexington, visited here the 6th—Mrs. Catherine DeKeney's health is greatly improved.—Charles Rodgers returned to Wilberforce on the 3rd after visiting his parents.—Miss Minnie Riggs is recovering from her serious illness.—Miss Nannie Kilgore is sick.—Mrs. Ellen Bolden died at Athens, O., on the 1st. She leaves two sons.—Mr. James Brown and son, of Greenfield, visited here the 5th.—Mr. Lucy Donaldson is sick.—Mr. and Mrs. David Green, of Leesburg, visited this city the 8th. —Miss Lulu Cisco and Miss Anna Dorsey, of Pittsburg, are visiting here. —Miss Lewis is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Moore. —Mr. Howard Stratton is sick. —Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Moore entertained at their home last Friday night. —Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stratton had a party last week for the young people. —Mr. Ernest Cassels accused him of a position at the Realtor Boiler Works. —Mr. Edward Harwell and Miss Bertha Cisco will be united in marriage the 10th of this month. —Mrs. Minnie Moore returned from her visit in Youngstown. —Mr. John Cyrus accepted a position at Solem, Ohio. Piqua.—To-morrow will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, P. E. Maxwell will be present,—Rev. Alston and Mr. Hunt, of Troy, were here Sunday, and Rev. Alston addressed the Sunday school.—Messrs. Luke Johnson and Thomas Taylor attended the imugnation Monday at the University of Anderson, of Urban, visited Mrs. Coles Tuesday.—The A. M. E. Sunday school elected officers as follows: Superintendent, Rev. R. Collins; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Kinney; choriest, Miss V. Kendall, and teachers, Revs. Woodson and Wilson, Mr. G. Collins, Miss H. Johnson, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Woodson, Mrs. Parsley, Mrs. [Continued on second page.] LOCAL DEPARTMENT. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS—Subscribers not receiving THE GAZETTE regularly should notify us AT ORCH. We desire every copy to comply. We advise customers to carefully examine THE GAZETTE's advertisements and make purchases. Business men who advertise paper should be liberally patronized by Afro-American businesses, the fact that they advertise is assurance that they will your trade. Local reading notices (in assignments) ten cents a line (six words to a line). PUSHAN's News Store, Cuyahoga Building, opposite the Post Office, Open Sunday. N. HEXTER's News Depot, City Hall Building, cor. Wood and Superior streets, Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY's News Store. No. 367 Superior street, second west of Bond street, Open Sundays also. GOODMAN's News Depot, 588 Central avenue cor. Sterling avenue, Open Sunday. FOR RENT - FURNISHED ROOMS and transients desiring accommodations can meet at reasonable terms, at J. L. Lee, g. 45. centimetres. Major John C. Fulton and the L'Ouverture Rifles (of the Ninth battalion, O. N. G.) made a fine appearance in the inaugural parade at Columbus on Monday. Three companies of the battalion with their band were much in evidence and were liberally applauded all along the line of march. Mr. A. T. Abbott visited in Columbus recently. Mrs. James S. Meredith, formerly of this city, now of Toledo, is in Columbus visiting her mother. A sister died there recently. Mr. Arthur T. Abbott, of this city, has been appointed supervisor of insurance by the master of Ohio District Grand Lodge. It is inaugurating a compulsory insurance plan. The friends of Mrs. T. W. Cole, of No. 10 Hudson street, formerly of Newark, will be pained to hear of her death on Wednesday, at 4:20 p. m., after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be held at St. John's church this afternoon at 2 p. m. Mr. Cole has the sympathy of many friends. The Home Circle club was entertained at Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Day's, 42 Ambler avenue, with music and refreshments, New Year's. The Bible class formed at Shiloh Baptist church last Thursday evening, under the supervision of their pastor. Rev. E. D. Dandridge, promises to be interesting as well as instructive. Revival meetings will commence at Shiloh Baptist church next week at the annual business meeting, held annually, and the members of the church made an addition of $200 per year to the pastor's salary. The subject of Rev. E. D. Dandridge's sermon Sunday evening will be "How Much We Owe the Lord." Rev. D. E. Jones, the blind preacher, is conducting a series of revival meetings at Zion church, 434 Central avenue. His sermons thus far have been highly entertaining, instructive and interesting. He will conduct the series of meetings until the 26th, Rev. E. J. Carter, the bishop of Zion church, evening on the subject, "Is the Young Man Safe?" Mr. Hiram Gilbert has organized an orchestra in Zion church for the benefit of the Sabbath school. They will appear for the first time next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The revival meetings which have been at Cory Chapel the past week are growing in interest. Five members were added to the church. The meetings will last ten days. Rev. Warner preached morning and Rev. Langford in the evening. Layman in the Rev. Bridgid will church; Thursday, Rev. Morriss, of Antioch. The W. W. social was postponed. Friday, January 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson celebrated their fifteenth marriage anniversary at their pleasant country home in Pittsfield, O. Guests to the number of forty-four were present, including children and grandchildren of the couple, Mr. Godette, who fifty years ago, was best man, was present. Many valuable and handsome presents were received. The children who were present were: Mrs. J. Ormes, Salem; O. Mrs. H. A. Grant, New York; P. Mr. Jackson, Alliance; O. Rose and Albert Jackson, who live at the old folk's home, and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Cleveland, O. Attorney Alexander Martin was refreshed renewal of his ticket entitlement to all the privileges of the Y. M. C. A. It is alleged it is on account of his color. Miss Margie Wilson has returned to the city after a short visit in Washington, D. C., and Alexandria, Va. The week of prayer was observed at Mt. Zion church. The church, through Mrs. Rosa Boyd, presented Rev. J. S. Jackson and wife ten dollars each in gold as a Christmas present. The annual roll call and church meeting will be held January 16. In meetings are being held at St. John's church. Mrs. Louise Jones has returned from visiting in Youngstown, O., Louisville, O., and Pittsburg, Pa. Norton Oliver and Louise Jones visited the latter's cousin, Foster Collins, of Louisville, last week. The friends of Mrs. T. W. Cole, No. 10 Hudson street, formerly of Newark, O., will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred Wednesday, 4:20 p. m., after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be held at St. John's church Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. Mrs. T. W. Cole, of Youngstown, was the first of her sister on Greenwood street last week. Mrs. Lizzie Keene, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Cora Brock, returned to Wilmington last week, where she is a teacher in the public schools. The entertainment entitled "A Coontown Frolic" given in Woodliff hall Mopday evening, was a decided success in every respect. It was given by the young misses of St. Andrew's Episcopal church, headed by Miss Mattie Sands, who appeared as the star attraction of the evening. Mr. Ed Ridgely has gone to New York, where he joins a party which will go to the Bahama islands and Paris. One of the most brilliant affairs of the season was the party given by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Douglass last Monday evening in honor of their daughter, Miss Flosse's, 18th birthday. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and presented THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1900. scene most imposing. A sumptuous repast was served which was thoroughly enjoyed by the 60 guests present. Miss Flossie was the recipient of a large number of handsome and useful presents. Miss Lulu Mead, of Scovill court, has been ill since last week Friday with inflammation in her throat. The funeral of Mr. James Blair, who died at his home on South Alley, took place from St. John's church last week Friday afternoon, Rev. Bundy officiating. A large number of relatives are left to mourn his loss. The Coral Builders of St. John's church will give a "dumb" social at the home of the treasurer, Mr. George Carroll, 21 Newton street, on Wednesday evening, January 24. A "dumb" programme will be rendered. Proceeds will go to the organ fund. We were informed that the youngest son of Capt. Henry Brook was lying at the point of death. At the last meeting of the Cleveland Glaziers and Cutters' union, Mr. Walter Thompson was elected corresponding secretary of the organization. Mr. Thompson is the only Afro-American member and is held in the highest esteem by the members. The local branch of the Afro-American protective League held an enthusiastic dinner at John's church Wednesday evening. The membership has reached the 100 mark. The president, Carroll Scott, intends organizing sub-leagues in different parts of Cleveland, as well as in Lovain, Elyria and Oberlin. S. T. Boyd is local secretary. The next meeting of the league has been postponed indefinitely until after the revival meetings. The entertainment entitled "Thirty Years of Freedom" is progressing rapidly. It will be given in the near future the Grays' armory for the benefit of "The Home for Aged Colored People." Miss Mamie Queen has been quite sick with throat trouble. Miss Myrtle Means entertained last evening in a very pleasant manner. At St. John's church to-morrow the pastor will preach morning and evening. School day at 9:30 a.m. m. and Y. P. S. C. e. meeting at 6:30 p. m. The L. T. L. T. L. will meet at 3 p. m. The revival meetings will begin Monday evening. Rev. Prosser, the conference evangelist, will be present during the entire protracted season. The Women's M. M. society will give a valentine social February 14 and the "Coral Builders" will hold a "Martha Washing-in" February 22. If you desire The Guest be delivered at your residence by carrier send a card to Arthur Markowitz, 147 Scovill avenue. The "Bible Gallery" is a splendid collection of Bible stories, and also contains over 100 matchless illustrations by one of our most noted artists. The work is beneficial to teachers and an invaluable addition to any library, for besides containing so much that is helpful and interesting, it is also a valuable resource. The book is richly bound. Price $1.75. Sold by Atlas Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill. box 508. See advertisement elsewhere in this paper. May Send Him to an Asylum. Lisbon. Jan. 12.—Jesse McGregor, who, five years ago was sentenced to the penitentiary for life, was pardoned recently upon condition that he abstain from the use of liquor. Recently he has been on a spree, and action was taken looking to the annulment of the pardon, when his family, who are in affair with the court's officers an affair of lunacy, and an officer be made to send McGregor to an asylum instead of returning him to the penitentiary. Card Game Ends in Four Murders. Whitesburg, Ky. Jan. 12.—During a quarrel over a game of cards in a "blind tiger" at Pound Gap yesterday, in which John and Taze Hall and Arch and Henry Leap opposed Henry Sutherland, Berry Long and Henry Campbell, revolvers were drawn and 200 shots exchanged. Taze Hall and Henry Leap were killed and Dave Sutherland and Henry Campbell mortally wounded. Arch Leap and Henry Sullivan were also wounded. Mother and Daughter Fatally Burned. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 12,—Mrs. Mary Thebold, aged 58, was burned to death and her daughter Lucinda, aged 28, was fatally burned at their home in this city Thursday. Miss Thebold was hilling a lamp in a front of a stove. An explosion followed, setting fire to her clothing. In attempting to save her daughter Mrs. Thebold's clothing took fire and she was burned to death. Wrecked on a Recf. St. John, N. F., Jan. 12.—A large steamer, believed to be a passenger ship, whose name cannot be ascertained, has been wrecked on a reef in St. Mary's bay, about five miles from shore. 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Stories Told by Traveling Men About a Couple of Decidedly Poor Places to Live In. They were talking about bad towns. "The meantest place I ever was in," said the man who travels for a Chicago house, "is what happened while I was stopping there once? A man had fallen through a hole in the sidewalk and sustained injuries that resulted in the loss of his right arm. He sued the city, which was before a jury, which, the papers said, was composed of representative citizens. Well, what do you suppose they did to him? Inverland in a terrible city, holding that he was left handed his injury didn't amount to anything." "Yes," the cigar man said, "that's a pretty mean, town, I admit, but I know of a worse consequence. I was a constant of mine down there was injured some time ago in pretty much the same way the man you mentioned got hurt. He fell on a bad sidewalk and lost one of anything. 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CONSUMPTION THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 13. 1900. THE LITTLE COT. There was a cabin in a land Covered by the Almighty's hand; savage it, but Musk, but He Exept it with Musk, but He And what was that love to me? I wis, the welcome of a woman's kiss! It was a savage cot—I say But Love was minister each day; And when the lonely twilight came "Twas Love that whispered sweet my mind So that I said: "What e'er I be. It is God's hand that covers me!" It was God's hand . . . for lo you, now There were sweet kisses on my brow— Such kisses as the rich might deem The memory of a golden dream To be— But hers and God's love covered me! Behold! It was a dream; I knew In many a garden roses grew; That many a palace and dim cat Know that dear love which I knew not! "It is God's hand that covers me!" —F. L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution. The WATCHMAKER EDWARD FENN occupied the position of watchmaker in a large and prosperous jewelry store. He was a man much enviied by the clerks in the store, for, as an expert, he demanded and received a generous salary. The clerks all spoke of him, however, as "Old Fenn," and, because they had little in common with him, they regarded him as a most unsocial being. In reality he was a shy, retiring man, nearly 45 years of age; anxious to be friendly, but unaware of the best method to adopt, finding it easier to be silent, lost in his own thoughts, than to exert himself and enter in with the chat of the lads behind the counters. He seemed to be always alone; patient, solitary, and content to live out his life in the same narrow groove in which it ran, apparently waiting only for the death that would make so little difference to any human being except himself. "I can't understand what you think of all day, Fenn," his employer had said to him once, and Fenn had looked up with his rare, singularly sweet smile, and said: "Mr. White, have you never had a past?" That was all anyone within the store knew of Fenn. His landlady found him a most excellent tenant, who paid promptly for his one small room, and never found fault, even on the cook's day out. No one had ever seen him angry, but, on the contrary, no one had ever seen him joyous. His life ran on evenly, and as undisturbed as any clock under his watchful eye. He appeared each morning on the stroke of eight, and departed with equal promptness when the store closed for the night. His luncheons he had eaten at the same restaurant for 15 years. Except for the fact he did his work with minuteness of an extraordinary kind, he appeared the most commonplace individual in the city. One bright spring morning, when the sun poured in through the broad windows, turning the jewels displayed there to liquid fire, and when the soft wind came puffing in at the doors as though determined to lure away every restless clerk for a fricole in the country, Mr. Fenn paused for a moment to speak to one of the men. "Good morning," he said, courteously, "can you tell me what the date is?" "The 15th of May," replied the one addressed, somewhat surprised at this departure from Mr. Fenn's usual rule. "Thank you. It is, as I thought, my birthday." There was a moment's pause before another spoke up, cheerfully: "Many happy returns of the day, sir!" "Eh? O, thank you. It is a long time since anyone wished me that," and so saying, Mr. Fenn passed on to his table in the corner, with his usual impassive mien. "Poor old Fenn," the clerk said, compassionately. "I dare say he is lonely." As the morning wore away towards noon, a young woman entered the shop and approached Mr. Fenn's desk. He glanced up with his customary look of quiet attention, which changed suddenly to one of keen interest as he eagerly scanned the newcomer's face. "Is this the watchmaker?" she asked. "Yes." "I have a watch here, which won't go. I wish you would look it over and tell me what the trouble is." With hands that shook Mr. Fenn took from her an old-fashioned silver watch. "This is not yours?" he said. "Then I am right; you must be little Lucy!" "My name is Lucy, but—" she hesitated. "You don't remember me? Well, child, you naturally would not. I have changed since you saw me. Tell me, did you ever hear—" he paused a moment, then continued—"your sister—speak of Edward Fenn?" "Mr. Fenn!" she cried. "You are not the Mr. Fenn I used to call Uncle Ed?" "Yes, he answered, smiling, sadly, and your sister. Is she—well?" "O. yes, quite well. It must be a long time since you have seen her?" "Twenty years," Mr. Fenn said, quietly. "Twenty long years. She probably has forgotten me. Her—her husband is living, I suppose?" "Husband? Ellen has never married." "Not married? But surely I heard that she was to be." "Yes, I know there was an engagement, but I was only a child then, and she never spoke of it to me but once. That was to say, it had been broken off in a moment of misunderstanding, and that she had never seen the man again to make it up. She believes him to be dead now, and cannot bear to have him spoken of. I don't know why I tell you these things, but surely you were a good friend of ours then?" "Friend?" he echoed. "Yes, and I still am devoted to your interests, Miss Lucy." "That is good. We know few people here, and now I must go to meet Ellen." "You are going to meet—her—now?" "Yes." "Well, ask her, Miss Lucy, to step in and get the watch herself, and—don't tell her who I am, you know. Let me have my little surprise." "Very well, I will. I am sorry I can- not come back with her, but I have an engagement." Mr. Fenn, with a sudden heartiness, grasped the slender gloved hand extended to him. "Good-by," he said. "You came in like the spring sunshine, Miss Lucy." After the girl had gone Fenn sat for some moments lost in thought. How many memories the girl had stirred within him! How like she was to that other girl—Ellen—whom he had once known. With a deep sigh he turned, from force of habit, to the watch before him. He well remembered that disagreeable little monitor which had disturbed so many pleasant hours! His accustomed fingers pressed the large, old-fashioned plate which protected the works from dust, and there fel into his hands a folded paper, yellowed with age, which opened as he reverently touched it. There, exposed to view, was the face of the young man who had glanced back at him from the mirror, and with it was a withered violet, which lightly fluttered out. It was brown and dry, but it preserved its freshness and fragrance in a faithful woman's heart, sense, and in one other, as I well knew. For a long time Mr. Fenn sat gamine at these relics of a sunny past, his hand over his eyes, his expression little betraying the disturbance within. Finally he shook his head sorrowfully. "Did Fenn look like that?" he thought. "Was there ever a time when I was really happy? I have changed in appearance"—he smiled bitterly—"and not for the better, but I have also grown in charity. What a young fool I was! To have such happiness within my grasp and then to scorn it—to throw it away—because I was too proud to demand an explanation! Aha well! He roused himself and looked up in his old, absent-minded way at a woman who stood awaiting his attention. Her eyes were riveted upon the paper in his hands—she had not glanced at Mr. Fenn's face—while his gaze never left her countenance during their entire interview. "I see," she said, in low, faltering tones, "that you have already opened the watch my sister brought." As she spoke the color rose in her face in the same dear old fashion, taking away the pressure of the years, until she seemed a girl again in the eyes of the man who watched her. "Yes," he said, gently, "but do not begrudge me my peep into paradise, Ellen—" At the first sound of his voice she had glanced incredulously up, her knees trembling under her as she listened—and looked. "Edward!" she gasped. "Why, it can't be Edward!" "Yes," he said, reassuringly, putting his hand over hers as it clutched at his desk. "Why not? We were bound to meet some day, you know." "Yes," she murmured, "I have always felt that if you were living I should see you again." Her eyes fell under his and cested on the relics on his desk. "But these things"—her flush deepened—"I am sorry you ever saw them." "Oh, no, Ellen, not sorry, but glad, Stay, I will show you my treasures." As he spoke he drew forth his own timepiece and opened the back. There, smiling up at him, was her own face as it had looked 20 years before, fresh in its girlish beauty. "All these years?" she asked. "Have you never married, then, Edward?" "Married some one else, Ellen? You know better—you must have known better all the time." "Yes, she whispered, "I knew." "Ellen," he urged, softly, "one day, ever so many years ago, a boy said to you that he would never ask you for love again. He does not, but a man does—now. He asks you for all that boy threw away, because he has wanted it all his life." "What do you mean?" she asked, faintly. "Nothing to frighten you, dear. I want you to marry me still. I have wanted you every day since we parted, but I thought you had long ago married—there is no use going into that. We are not children now. How do you feel about it, Ellen? Are you willing to pass the rest of your life with me?" Ellen lifted her eyes to his—eyes that appeared young, because redeemed from age by the radiant light of love within them. "I will do just as you say," she said, simply. Promptly the watchmaker stepped out from behind his desk, passed her hand through his arm and approached the astonished proprietor. "I want a vacation, sir," he said. "I haven't asked for one in many years, but I want one now. My assistant can do all the work we are likely to have at this time of the year." "I shall be glad to give it to you, Mr. Fenn, but why have you decided so suddenly?" "Well, you see, sir," Fenn replied, "this lady has just consented to become my wife, and we have waited to long for our honeymoon that we want a proportionately long honeymoon now."—Chicago Tribune. He Was Mistaken The young man was telling the young lady that he believed there must be some sort of affinity between them. And he went on to say that the other day when he was walking up the street he felt that she was coming up on that next car, nay, he knew she was in that car. Sure enough, when the car rolled by there she sat, and not only that, but she turned and saw him walking. A few days afterwards the young man was forced to make a confession to the young lady. He had told her about "feeling" that she was coming up in another car on another day. He knew that she was coming, and as the rumbling and roaring of the car grew nearer he was more and more curious to see if his premonition was correct. "Well," said he, "that came right along and I was as sure as could be that the next instant I would turn around and see you." "And then?" she asked. "And then," he went on, "that rumbling and roaring and bumping came by and—no, you weren't there. It was a freight car full of cabbages."—Detroit Free Press. Dismount as a Salute In China an inferior upon horseback meeting a superior dismounts and waits till the other has passed.—N. Y. Sun. TUGELA FERRY, THE SCENE OF GEN. BULLER'S DEFEAT. British Campaign Has Been a Succession of Blunders. Englishmen Rave Noble Faith in Their New Commander, Lord Roberts, and Gen, Kitchener, His Chief of Staff. [Special Correspondence.] As was foreshadowed in these columns several weeks ago, the government of Great Britain has been forced, by recent events in South Africa, to mobilize its entire reserve and to call upon the volunteer corps of the United Kingdom for service away from home. Had anyone suggested two months ago that such desperate steps would be necessary to hold the farmers of the two little Boer republics in check he would have been written down a visionary or a fool. Surface observers forgot that the Boers did not engage in this unfortunate war for purposes of conquest, but as they firmly and honestly believe, for the defense of their homes and their liberty. A brave people actuated by such motives—even though they may be exaggerated—becomes an enemy not to be despised in any circumstances. And when such patriotism is supplemented by rare bravery, warlike skill and a complete military equipment it is a match for any power, no matter how great, rich and powerful. The British reverses at Ladysmith, Stormberg, on the Modder river and at Tugela ferry were not accidents. It may be true, as some British authorities assert, that they were due to the ineffectiveness of British artillery; but even admitting this rather lame excuse each of the engagements mentioned proved the Beer leaders to be more efficient generals than their European antagonists. In every instance the British troops walked deliberately TUGELA FERRY, THE SCENE Into a strategic trap from which they extricated themselves only after most stubborn resistance and terrible loss. The bravery and courage of the British privates and subalterns cannot be praised too highly. Their valor was magnificent, but, like the gallant charge at Balaklava, it was not war. Hundreds of noble lives were wautonly sacrifices to the shortsightedness of commanders who failed to take even ordinary precautions against ambushes and who conducted their campaigns along the lines of semi-savage warfare. One after the other of the British generales—from White down to Methuen, Gatacure and Buller—had to learn that there is a vast difference between fighting Indian mountaineers and savage Arabs and standing up against a foe who knows how to handle rapid-fire guns and is an adopt at skill and trickery. The world now knows that these genius men were able to endure 4000 men in killed, wounded and captives to be convinced of a fact which has been patent for years to every war office on the continent of Europe, but which was denied and even ridiculed by every British commander from Wolsley down to the lowest general officer in the pay of the British crown—the fact that the Boers were fully prepared for the struggle and had for years been trained by European experts in the art of modern warfare. Mistakes in military operations are, and always have been, looked upon as crimes unless, perchance, accident converted defeat into victory. Gn. Bulle, whose arrival at Cape Town a few months earlier, unleashed aular acclaim, met the enemy—and the idol is shattered. The defeat at Tugela ferry, near Colenso, which resulted in GEN. LORD ROBERTS. (From the Latest Photograph of the South African Commander.) loss of 1,100 men and a number of guns, was an incident for which the commander's superiors could patch up no satisfactory excuse, and consequently Buller had to be sacrificed. From commander in chief of all the troops in South Africa he was reduced to a plain corps commander; and Field Marshal Lord Roberts designated to assume command of the troops already in the field and those about to be sent to Natal and Cape Colony. To make the British position still stronger, as far as headquarters is concerned, Gen. Lord Kitchener, the hero of Khartoum and conqueror of the Soudan, was instructed to join Lord Roberts as chief of staff. Whether Roberts, who is one of the bravest men in the British service, will succeed in invading and subjugating the Boer republics remains to be seen. Buller is as brave a man as ever rode a horse; yet he made a miserable failure, principally because he had never had an opportunity to fight a progressive, civilized foe. Roberts is in the same position. All his victories were won in the orient, the --- most notable beirz, the battle of Kandahar, in 1880. He was at that time commander of the British forces in Afghanistan. In July he received news of the defeat of Gen. Burrow by the redoubtable Ayoub Khan. Roberts at once marched to the relief of Kandahar and in a campaign of three weeks wiped out the rebellious Afghan army. On his return to England he was the lion of the day. He was presented with the freedom of the city of London, thanked by parliament and made baron of Kandahar and Waterford. Later he served in Natal and the Transvaal and commanded the troops in the Madras presidency from 1881 to 1885, when he was elevated to the chief command of all the forces in India—in which post he was succeeded by Gen. White, who is now bottled up at Ladysmith. Lord Roberts, familiarly known to the rank and file as "Bobus," is 68 years old. He bejoined Cawpur, India, educated at Eton and hurst, and entered the army at 19, going to Bengal. He served with distinction through a number of campaigns in Africa and India before achieving his great fame at Kandahar, and during the Sepoy mutiny earned the Victoria cross for saving a number of men. Since 1895 he has been in command in Ireland, a post next in importance to that of commander in chief. His opponents—and they are not a few—express grave doubts as to his ability to conduct a brilliant campaign in South Africa, and assert that his total inexperience with civilized fighting methods will lead to a repetition of reverses. Gen. Lord Kitchener, Field Marshal Roberts' chief of staff, was made baron of Khartoum in 1898 as a reward for his services in Soudan where, as sirdar of the Egyptian troops, he destroyed the power of Mahdism and its attendant evils. Gen. Kitchener, who is now 40 years of age, entered the army in 1915 and spent years later he joined the survey of western Palestine under Cart, Conder, In 1877 he was placed in sole command of the party which executed the survey of Galliee. When the island of Cyprus was placed under British protection he was sent there to organize the land courts, later serving as vice consul at Erzeroum. In 1882 he volunteered for the Egyptian army, then being organized by Gen. Sir Felix Levyn of the British relief of Khartoum saw Maj. Kitchener in the post of danger at Debebeh, where he attempted in vain to maiu- GEN. KITCHENER. (Chief of Staff of British Army in South Africa.) tain communication with Gen. Gordon. After the catastrophe of Khartoum, which led to Gordon's death, Kitchener returned to England, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and made temporary commissioner at Zanzibar, in 1885. In the following year he was appointed governor general of the Red Sea littoral and commandant at Suakim. He advised the successful operations against the decisive attack in 1885 and made a C. B. for the gallant action at Toski in 1880. In 1890 he was made sirdar of the Egyptian army, in which capacity he achieved his greatest triumphs and victories. By the end of January these two commanders will have at their disposal a force of 150,000 men—the flower of the British army. Opposed to them will be about 40,000 Boers, commanded by Gens. Joubert, Cronje and Schalkburger, all of them men without technical training, but familiar with every foot of ground, with every hill and every farm house located within the radius of military operations. At the beginning of the war it was supposed that the Boers would be without effective artillery, but subsequent events demonstrated that instead of being without guns the farmers were in possession of far more effective weapons than the British invaders. There is a bare possibility that with all its wealth, and glory, and power, Great Britain will eventually be compelled to give up South Africa—a contingency which would not please the American people, because it would lead to the disintegration of the British empire, whose government, although guilty of many mistakes and much cruelty, has in the main represented the spirit of civilization. The loss of South Africa by itself would mean nothing, either to England or the world at large. But the spirit of rebellion which Boer success would kindle in India and elsewhere might undermine the stability and prosperity of many a state which to-day seemingly stands as firm as a rock. G. W. WEIPIERT. The Artist Gets Even. 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