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The COLORED American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 7. NO. 431 MONEY FOR THE COUNCIL Bruce Grit Outlines the Well-Directed Work of the Finance Committee and Tells How the "Sinews of War" Can and Ought to be Raised. Albany, N. Y. Special.—The Financial Committee of the Afro-American Council is fortunate in having among its many useful and wide awake members, such an earnest, conscientious and intelligent gentleman as Mr. Jesse Lawson, who is just now in co-operation with other members of the committee devising ways and means by which the Council will be able to establish to the satisfaction of all the opponents of the progress of the Negro, the fact that it is on earth and has a well defined purpose in being here. The circular appeal which Mr. Lawson's committee is sending our states very clearly and concisely what that purpose is, in the following terse language: "The time is now ripe for action on the part of the Afro-American Council, to justify its right to the continued support of the people, by taking steps to meet their laudable desire to test, through the courts, the constitutional provisions in force in the state of Louisiana, whereby thousands of American citizens are unjustly denied the suffrage rights guaranteed to them by the X1Vth and XVth amendments to the Constitution of the United States operative solely upon American citizens of African descent. It is not the part of free men to tamely submit to outrage against their rights, and our fitness for citizenship will be estimated by our unity of purpose to resist by every possible means, encroachments on our rights and by our willingness to make individual sacrifice for the protection of the same." These are the salient points in this splendid appeal to the manhood and womanhood of the Negro race throughout the country, to stand up for their rights; not only to enter their protest against the infernal and devilish machinations of our enemies in the South, who receive their inspiration from the Morgans of Alabama and the Tillmans of South Carolina. But the appeal also reminds the wordy and indignant Negro, the oratorical Negro, the Negro who offers denunciation resolutions in mass meetings condemnatory of these palpable wrongs against the race, and gets his name in the newspaper and buys three copies on trust. "That every man and woman in sympathy with the effort to bring WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1900. J. H. REV. M. M. MOORE, D. D., The Eminently Successful Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Connection. His Elevation to the Bishop by the Columbus General Conference Universally Conseded. before the courts the question of the validity of the constitutional provisions of the state of Louisiana in regard to suffrage, is expected to make a liberal contribution of money for that purpose, "and to induce others to do likewise." This is the substance of the appeal, and it is so clear and so plain, so direct and practical that a diagram is unnecessary for its further elucidation. The headquarters of of committee is at 2011 Vermont avenue, northwest, Washington, D. C. and there is room enough there to store all the money that the public spirited and patriotic Negroes of the country who are really anxious to fight the devil of oppression, may send there for the next 365 days. If the ministers of every denomination, whose churches are supported by the people, throughout the country, would set apart one Sunday to lift a collection to aid the Council in making the fight of its life, a very generous sum could be raised by this method, but the average Negro preacher has so many other collections to raise in his church that he really hasn't time to be patriotic, and self-sacrificing. That isn't his business. Every Negro society should tax its members from 5 to 25 cents, and send the collection to the Finance Committee of the Council. Sunday school and day school children ought to be asked to give a penny a piece to a popular subscription to be used in securing to them and their posterity the blessings of "freedom and civil and political liberty." We have got to fight this battle of "Righte" ourselves, and we've got to furnish the sinews of war. We can win it in a canter if we get together with our brains and cash, and make up our minds to put down soundrelism and thugism wherever it exists and (Continued on Ninth Page. ) PRICE FIVE CENTS THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN Dr. Magee's Good Work-Prof. B. T. Washington Makes a Telling Speech iu Chicago General News Notes Chicago, Ill., special—The petition which was presented to the Senate last Tuesday by Senator Cullom, was the petition which was prepared and circulated by the "Black Man's Burden Association," of which Dr. J. H. Magee is president and W. G. Anderson, Esq., secretary. This Association is being early incorporated under the laws of this State, and is largely the result of the labor of its president. Dr. Magee has travelled far and near, and lectured constantly, telling of the aim and purpose of the "Black Man's Burden Association." It was under his direction that the petitions were circulated, and finally gathered together and bound in handsome cover. Dr. Magee tells me that in this work, he has had the assistance of a large number of persons, to whom he desires that full credit be giuen. And particularly he wants to thank Senator Cullom and Senator Hoar for their statements that new legislation can be effected. Later I shall give history of this effort in more detail. Last Sunday afternoon, Bethel church was crowded as it has never been before, with a throng of people who had come to hear Booker T. Washington talk. It was of little consequence that he to was talk about "Fraternal Insurance" under the auspices of the "United Brotherhood," a new business venture, launched here within the last month. It was a wild desire to see the most talked of, most influential and most remarkable Negro of the day. It was a flattering recognition of Mr. Washington's place in the hearts of the people. The speech that Mr. Washington delivered was a splendid effort. The words that he uttered were brave, strong words, and were calculated to be stir his hearers to greater deeds of industry, thrift and economy. And with al, it was just the speech that was needed to correct many false ideas and misunderstandings that the people had had concerning the great educator. The daily press gave splendid accounts of the meeting, which has been the main topic of talk about town this week. When Rev. R. C. Ransom, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, of this city, (Continued on Fourth Page.) PARKS WEST JUNCTION TRANE BUILDING KAYUH PET The Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades Building Recently Dedicated at Tuskegee, Alabama. RED LETTER DAY FOR TUSKEGEE. Opening of the Great Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trade Building - Increased Facilities for Industrial Education - Growth of Booker T. Washington's Monument. Wednesday, January 10th, was an important day in the history of the al-ready famous Tuskegee Institute, on that day, the Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades' Building was formally opened and dedicated. Nearly all of the trustees were present, and there were many other prominent visitors, friends of the institute, from various parts of the country present. Among the men present were: Robert C. Ogden, of New York, capitalist and partner of John Wanamaker; W. H. Baldwin, Jr., President of the Long Island Railroad; J. G. Phelps Stokes, of New York; Henry C. Davis, ef Philadelphia; Dr. H. H. Frissell, Principal of Hampton Institute; Rev. G. L Chaney and Dr. C. F. Dole, of Boston; Dr. J. L.M. Curry, Secretary of the Slater Fund Board of Trustees and others including several ladies from the North. The dedicatory exercises were held in the school's quectitul chapel. At 2 p.m., students, teachers and friends of the Tuskegee Institute assembled. The Tuskegee Band, orchestra and choir furnished music for the occasion. The exercises were quite appropriate to the occasion, consisting of a prayer a prayer, scripture, reading, music and speeches The president of the board of trustees of the Tuskegee Institute, Mr. George W. Campbell was first introduced and after his brief remarks speeches were made by Mr. W. H. Baldwin, Jr., Mr. Ogden, Prof. Lindsay of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Frissell, Rev. Mr. Murphy of Montgomery and Dr. Curry. The speeches were all hopeful and inspiring, the speakers at times displaying much feeling and eloquence. Mr. Baldwin in the course of his remarks announced that he had been given $5,000 for Tuskegee just as he was leaving the North—this anouncement was of course greeted with applause. The Slater Armstrong Trades' Building is a joint memorial of John F. Slater, the donor of the Slater Educational Fund, and Gen. S. C. Armstrong, the founder and first principal of Hampton Institute. It is the largest building on the Tuskegee grounds. The shape is that of a double Greek Cross having an open court, 85 by 112 feet in the center. It measures 283 by 300 feet, the main or central portion being two stories high, the wings one story. This THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. measurement does not include a room for the saw mill which is being built at the extreme rear. The building is constructed entirely of brick and will contain in all 27 rooms. The bricks for the construction of the building were made by the students at Tuskegee. All of the work of construction, the bricklaying, the carpentry, the tinning and the painting, was done by students learning the trades, under the direction of instructors. The plans and specifications, also of the building were drawn by a colored man Mr. R. B. Taylor, at that time the school's instructor in architectural and mechanical drawing. The general oversight of the whole work of construction was exercised by Mr. J. H. Washington, the director of industries. The interior arrangements of the building are splendidly suited to the teaching of the trades. The rooms are large, varying from 37 by 42 feet to 37 by 35 feet. In this building will be taught carpentry, blacksmithing, shoe making, tinning, painting, harness making and carriage trimming, wheelwrighting, and other kindred trades, to the number of fifteen. Each shop has a cloak room connected with it. There also in the building suitable office rooms, a reading room, an exhibit room, and a general stock and supply room. The building was built at a cost of about $36,000, and is largely the result of the generosity of J. W. and Bellinda Randall of Boston, who gave $20,000 toward its erection. Other parties in New York gave towards its erection, and Mr. C. P. Huntington gave the large one hundred and twenty-five horse power boiler which runs the machinery. The completion and opening of this building marks a new era in the development of the Tuskegee idea of industrial training, as it furnishes increased facilities for the teaching of the trades. The completion of this the largest building of the Tuskegee group, adds very materially to the great monument which the already famous Booker T. Washington has built for himself and for his race in the heart of the black belt of the South. The special one dollar rate for a subscription to The Colored American for one year will last for only 15 days. After that date the original price of $2.00 per year will be restored. Send in your one dollar now. $75.00 A MONIH!—The National Colored Teachers' Bureau has a position at that salary for a capable teacher of agriculttre and dairying. Address J. G. Clayton, M. D., Secretary, 4599 C street, n. w., at once. Kansas City, Mo., special—Mesdames J. F. Cole and T. C. Unthank entertained the L. W. 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Distinguished Members of the Race Identified with a most Commendable Charity-$100,000 Should be Cheerfully Granted. That excellent institution known as "The Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons," is making rapid strides in the accomplishment of its objects. It is designed to afford relief to that worthy class of colored persons who have endeavored through life to maintain themselves, but from various causes are dependent upon the charity of others. The Association is incorporated under the laws of the District, and its officers are at follows: Bishop William B. Derrick, of New York, president; Rev. Dr. A. P. Miller, formerly of New Haven, Conn., vicepresident; Senator T. T. Allain of Chicago, secretary; John F. Cook, of District of Columbia, treasurer; and James L. White, of District of Columbia, agent. Board of Managers: Rev. J. A. Taylor, chairman; Rev. H. C. Astwood, E. R. Russell Rev. R. Johnson, Rev. W H. Brooks, Rev. J. I Loving, Rev. J. J. C. Dent, Rev. A. S. Thomas, Bishop Abram Grant, Bishop C. C. Pettey' Bishop Walters, Edward Hawkins, J. W. Branson, Rev. Wm. A. Creditt, Rev. James H. Lee, Rev. Sterling N. Brown, Rev. W. H. Newby, B. H. Freeman, Rev. H. C. Robinson, Rev. Harvey Johnson, David Warner, Washington Grady, Dr. Geo. W. Cabanlsse, Rev. H. T. Johnson. A ladies auxiliary has been formed with Miss Ella M. Boston at its head, and among its members are many of the race's most representative women. Mr. White has offered a bill in Congress to appropriate for the benefit of this home the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, out of all moneys, arrears of pay, and bounty, which are due the estates of decased colored soldiers who served in the late civil war, and which were in the hands of the commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau and have been repaid into the Treasury, and for which no claim or claims have been or shall hereafter be made, filed, or presented prior to the first day of January, 1900. The bill is now being considered by the Committee on Military Affairs. It ought to pass, as the object is a noble one. Industrial Status of the Negro. The District Afro American Council has appointed a committee to lay before the Industrial Commission certain facts bearing upon the social and economic status of the Negro race. The convict lease system in Georgia, the discrimination practiced by labor unions, the credit system on farms, and the 'store' orders will be given attention, and suggestions offered for relief from the oppressive conditions created by them. Congressman George H. White is chairman of the committee and associated with him are Messrs. Daniel Murray, A. L. Manly, J. T. C. Newsome and H. P. Slaughter. Additions to our Kentucky Colony. Mr. William H. Davis, of Louisville, is the latest acquisition to the "Kentucky Colony" in Washington. As a result of the excellent standing made by him in a recent civil service examination, he is now a stenographer and type-writer in the office of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Treasury Department. Mr. Davis comes from Ken- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tucky with the prestige of a family name which bears eminent respectability and a record of efficiency that might well be envied. He has the distinction of having served in the capacity of his profession two of the most substantial financial institutions of the Bluegrass State—the Germania Bank and Trust company and the Kentucky Bankers' Association, at which places combined he was employed for seven years. He was also with a leading law firm for a number of years and was private secretary to mayor Todd of Louisville, during his incumbency. He speaks German fluently. "VOL. 1-NO. 1," A Familiar Feature of Newspaper Work Pertintly Remarks the Rising Son, The Colored American has the following: "The poorest excuse for a newspaper is the one which merely serves as the personal organ of some designing individual and uses up nine-tenths of the space in exploiting either the pet scheme of its owner or employed as a sewer to carry off the filth that periodically accumulates in his alleged brain. The "personal organ" should be brought within the purview of the statutes providing for the abatement of nuisances, and Ohio and the District of Columbia should receive the earliest attention." The "fake" newspaper is indigenous to no special locality, Bro. Colored American. Whenever and wherever the season favors, these literary ventures spring up with surprising vigor, make an astonishing show of push and permanence, circulate gratuitously and generally among aspiring candidates, and finally, after raking up all that seems to be lying around loose, they go back to the oblivion from whence they sprang and are seen no more. The man who attempts to "reach the public" or any part of it through these channels is like a man hunting wild geese who, in his anxiety to bag something, filis the gun with bird shot and fires AT THE FLOCK! He makes a great noise, to be sure, but he fetches nothing down.—Rising Son, Kansas City, Mo. Orange Blossoms in Gotham. New York, N. Y., special-Mr. C. M. Battey, a prominent photographic artist of Indianapolis Ind., and Miss Emma Heywood Reid, of this city were united in marriage Wednesday evening, January 3rd, at St. Mark's M. E. church, Rev. J. W. H. Brooks, officiating. The guests were only the most intimate friends of the contracting paaties. A grand reception was tendered the couple on Thursday evening January 11th. Both people are highly rated socially and are wellknown among Washington's select circle. Notice to Boston Subscribers. Mr. J. D. Powell, J., heretofore representing The Colored American in Boston and vicinity, is no longer connected with The Colored American in any capacity. Persons who desire to advertise or to subscribe will send their business communications direct to this Office, or orders may be left with Mr. W. L. Reed, No. 155 Cambridge street, Boston, Mass. The publishers of The Colored American will not be responsible for any moneys paid or contracts made with Mr. J. D. Powell, Jr., after this date. The Colored American for 1900 will be a thing of value and of beauty. 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Oliver; December 26. The Negro as a Business Man; January 2, holiday recess; January 9, The Negro in the World of Art. J. R Frisby; January 17, The Negro's Strike for Liberty, Mrs F. A. Bruce; January 23, Tha Negro as a Physician, Mrs. L. J. Mann; January 30, The Negro a Journalist, John E. Bruce; February 6, The Negro as a Soldier, John D. Nichols; February 13, The Negro as a Politician, A. J. Oliver; February 26, The Negro in the World of Music, Miss Eva Williams; February 27, The Negro in the World of Science, John Caldwell; March 6, The Negro as an Orator, Levi J. Mann; March 13, The Negro in the Theatrical World, Miss Mary Hoyt; March 20, The Negro in the Pulpit, Rev. A. T. Johnson, March 27, The Negro in the Legal Profession, Henry A. Spencer. JOHN E. BRUCE, Critic, HENRY A. SPENCER, Director, Albany, N. Y., Nov. 28, 1899. A Tammany Leader. Dr. P. Hampton White of New York, but who is well and favorably known in this city and in journalistic circles, was in our sanctum last Tuesday. Dr. White is one of the big men of Tammy and has proven more than once his ability as a leader. He is enroute to Chicago, where he is dated to meet a number of leaders. Dr. White is the busiest man it has been our pleasure to meet in a long time. He is the logical successor of Hon C. H. J. Taylor, who was a Napoleon in politics, and who died twenty years too soon. While in this city he was the recipient of much social attention. He was the special guest of Messrs. J. W. Paterson, E. E. Cooper, E. M. Hewlett, Travis Glascoe, Arthur Simmons and many others, THE BLACK MAN·S BURDEN (Continue from First Page) arrives in Washington next week, that city will hold one of the strongest and most influential of the younger men of that great religious organization. Rev. Ransom has just passed his 39th year, but behind him he has left a record that can mean nothing but greater heights in the future. It is altogether likely that after the meeting of the Bishops in February, that Dr. Ransom THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. will be found filling one of the most important and exacting offices in the Connection. The Church is doing well when it honors such capable and de serving men as Reverdy O. Raneom, D. D. Many compliments have been passed here on the excellent full page likeness of Mr. Washington that appeared in The American last week. It is generally thought to be the best thing of him yet seen in newspaper print. The Conservator, which has been wearing the new style of dress that the American now affects, came out today in her old clothes, and was almost a stranger about town. The plans for the new Odd Fellows' Hall have been completed, and today advertisements appeared for bids for structural iron, etc. The new building, which will be on State, near 43rd, will be completed in early summer. One of the most talked of events in local circles was the election of officers of the Sumner Club, a political organization of much strength recently established here. Great interest was manifested in the election, as it was popularly understood that there was a strong rivalry between two factions, the result was as follows: Edward H. Wright, president; J. Gray Lucas, vice president; Robert L. Taylor, secretary; Louis B. Anderson, corresponding secretary; Edward H. Morris, treasurer; Willis V. Jefferson, chairman Executive Committee. All these gentlemen are lawyers. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Morris are the only two who were re-elected. Messrs. W. L. Martin, H. G. Parker, Adam Horne, Jackson Gordon, D. S. Bailey, Dr. A. F. Perry, Dr. Dan'l Williams and W. H. Curd were elected members of the Executive Committee. A recent edition of the Chicago Record contained the statement that Robt. E. Rhodes, John Johnson and W. H. Johnson of this city, are organizing a company of Negroes for gold mining at Cape Nome, Alaska. It says that this place has been chosen rather than the Klondike for advantages of climate. They expect to start with the opening of spring. I only hope they can induce about twenty car loads of Negroes to leave the policy shops and gambling dens and follow them out there. A. B. GEORGE. News of the Jersey. Roselle, N.J., special—Rev. M, W Vaughn preached a grad sermon last evening from the 2nd chapter of Lamentations 15th verse. Mrs. Peter Harter's grandson, thirteen months old, who has been very sick with pneumonia is improving. Leacon R. B. Smith whose house was burned a short time ago has moved in again, a pleasant surprise party lead by the pastor went to the house Saturday night amused themselves singing and had a general time and left many nice presents for Deacon and Sister Smith. Rev. T West of Matawan, Pa., has gone South to attend the funeral of his uncle, Rev. J. M. Joyner, will preach in his place during his absence. A number of our Baptists are carrying on revivals and having success. The Christian Endeavor of the Baptist Church held its annual elect or last week, Miss Eleanora Smith was chosen President; may she be blessed. Notice to Boston Subscribers. Mr. J D. Powell, J., heretofore representing The Colored American in Boston and vicinity, is no longer connected with The Colored American in any capacity. Per ons who desire to advertise or to subscribe will send their business communications direct to this Office, or orders may be left with Mr. W. L. Reed, No. 155 Cambridge street, Boston, Mass. 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What it willl do: promote new growth, give new life, bring that natural gloss, which is so much desired by all and best of all by its use your hair will become straight. Manufactured and for sale by M. Tregor & Co. 1229 E St. N. W. PRICE 15 and 25 Cents AMUSEMENTS. National Week of January 29. GALA WEEK FRANK L. PERLEY'S PRESENTATION OF THE Alice Nielson Opera Company, In Herbert, Smith and and stange's Great Light Opera Success, THE SINGING GIRL. Saturday Night, Feb. 8, Grand Revival of THE FORTUNE TELLER. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 1, at 4 o'clock, SOUSA AND HIS BAND. OPULAR PRICES. NEW SOUSA MARCHES Monday, Feb. 5—JOHN DREW. Academy Edmund Hayes and Emily Lytton In G. M. Cohan's Latest & Best Effort A WISE GUY An Array of Specialties Presented by the Premiers of Vaudeville. Allison Sisters, Moreland, Thompson and Roberts, Ray L. Royce, Louise, Montrose, Maude Detty, Lizette Royce, Edyth Murray, Alice Lorraine, Reno and Richards. Monday. Feb. 5. The Great Naval Play The Gunner's Mate The National Colored Teachers' Bureau is anxious to secure a large list of thoroughly competent teachers for the coming year. It costs you nothing to register. There will be nothing to pay unless you secures a school. Register now. See advertisement in another column. ```markdown ``` © =) Eprror’s Mam, Bac PD Ce iF oo SEZ a aE “Tt takes all kinds of people to make « world” says ap old Baw. No one can jndoree With fuller authority, the truth of this acseriion, than can the news paper man. He rane up against sever* 4] thousand varieties of folke every day of bis life. He comes in contact with aj] phases of human nature, and to “get by?” develops into a “mixer”? £0 fantastically mixed that he can scarce- ly becistinguisked from the ‘‘common herd.” The Colored American’s unexam pled cfler of @ year’s subscription for one “mesrly "dollar his reached every body’s eyes or ears To the masses it came as aboon —like unto manna from theempyean Responses are coming in from all quaiters. New friends have rushed forward to gather the benefit of the reduction in price, aud old friends are rallying, until they threaten to loom up as numerously as the army that John saw. There are two clasees of peo- ple, however, that our bonanza reaches but fails to ‘‘ecore.”” We “lose out,” after a terrific slide for the “homeplate’’ While 98 out of eyery huadred enjoy aod appteciate honorable, clean, fear jess and up'to'date journalism as type filed in The Colored American, let us open our museum, ard direct the at: tention of the crowd to the corner where crouches with sullen mien and re pulsive countenance—The Mean Man. Look at him! There he stands, the antithesis of Napoleon, a delinquent subscriber, wrapped in the solitude of of his original stupidity, assinine sup: erstition and re arward tendencies. He EX) 1s the mcan map, SS rd alter receiving ‘ a The Colored Ameri ay) can for four years un 4 ~S iQ der repeated prom By q ises to ‘‘settle up,” Ay; Y gets mad because we i A ge refuse to carry him APS Z7S farther, and swears et ee that ‘‘Nigger news "9 papers aint no good Oy % MQ nohow,”” and thal We (as 7 they shal) no longe: A ( NN bave bis “support.’’ Sh \\ He goes around and ! \ \) tells his ignorant } \ f \\ gang that we don’t ; 2 GS \j know anything 5 S@§2S'FF_, about journaliem, 23 = that the dollar rate Oller is & bigu tnat we are going to peces, and that he would rather give a dollar to put us out of busines than to helpalonga creditable race enterprise. He says he never did like ue, because We're too “‘stuck-up’? to waste our time banging over bars {and indulging in Nbald stories besmirching Afro*Ameri- can womanhood, and running down THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. papers and “cusses Us Out.” He violates the confidences cf friends foolish enough to trust secrets to his Keeping. He says every man is a fool who fails to agree with his ideas. He tries todo all the talking at the literary, and mak¢s his auditors weary. He accepis cflfice in organizations for the purpose of getting his name in print with no idea of performing any of the duties intrusted to him. He shirks his share of the expenses of ‘@ social entertainment he solemnly pledges to support. He tells lies without utilitarian pwr‘ pose. He says all preachers are parasites and parishoners are by pccrites. He gets dru. k when his services are needed on a public occasion. He retails between husband and wife the kind of gossip that causes separa’ tions. He carries talesto high government officials, with the hope of securing the dismaiesal of a Negro employee. He prefers to werry people seeking an Office to which he has no claim, to doing legitimate work that is kindly offered him. {n fact the Mean Man is a ‘‘dead beat” and whether he wears brozd: cloth or homespun, whether he resides io “Quality Row” orhangsoutin Wil: low Tree Alley—we don’t want any' thing to do with him or his aiders and abettora. The other fellow The Colored American has it in for, is the Enthusi- astic Man—the genial fellow who is all smiles, profuse in compliments, willing to treat us to anything in sight—but wont pay an honest bill. When he hears of the dollar rate, he slaps us on the back, jars our spine and exclaims Great Idea! There is millions in it! Jus: the thing to stir up interest! But he does not offer to help stir to the tune of one solitary dollar, nor does he take the hint and pay that old four dollars back subscription, The Enthusiastic Man is more pleasing to the eye and ear than the Mean Man, but their ab: sence of effect upon the newspaper mans pocket:book is the same. The Enthusiastic Man is invariably “smart‘ cracks a good joke, wears whet Bruce Grit calls “sto clothes” and is as full of schemes to make you rich as an egg is full of meat. In his bubbling, efferves- cent way, meaning no harm, He will tell you of the fabulous sums he won at the last race meet at Bennings, when you need the money he owes you He will confidentially tell you ofthe $50 check just received from a New York publisher for some manuscript ‘sent in. He will confess to you how superior he is to his fellow clerks in the govern ment service. He regales you with advantagous offers he is constantly receiving trom his state, to come and locate. He gives you fine photographs of himself and wife and baby, and proud- ly assures you that he wont have any: thing hnt the heat. ier of the colored bank when the check book in his pocket bears the name of a Caugggign iustitution. 1 Rs. us to a course dinner and whea ®é"hint that our cash is a little shy he whispers “Im going to fix that little matter up with you tomorrow,” He is busily smiling at a friend across the churen when the collection plate comes around, He says our new form is the prettiest thing out, and praises us asthe warm’ est article that ever travelled down the journalistic pike but— The Enthusiastic Man does not pay! A O (|i) ek | | LW lal NN Wr SS \iV NW\\) AB Y AV Gee ZZ The Enthusiastic Man. Here you have them—a precious pair! They haye their uses—as well as their abuses—and in this history- making era they furnish a dull, dead background, heightening by contrast the wide-awake, progressive man, who filled with business ideas, race pride and wholesome public spirit— pays ar he goes, tells the truth andstands for patriotic, lofty-:minded citizenship. The Colored American is optimistic. We believe in the people. A tev may err all the time, all may err some of the time, but the concentrated common sense of the mass, under norraal condi tions is to be trusted, and faithfully points out the place we own in the cas’ tle of civilization, There may be Mean Men galore and non.paying enthusiasts at every turn but The Colored Ameri- can will continue to do business on business principles at the old stand, be’ lieving in and relying for success upon that solid yeomanry, the thrifty, indus: trious and race loving “plain people,’ upon whose broad shoulders the integ- rity and perpetuity of nations find an eternal resting place. . Given Away!!! The Colored American will be sent to any new, or any old subscriber forone year for one dol lar, if money is sent to this office on or before February 5th After that ‘date the subscription price will be $200. FINANCIAL, We Will Lend You $20 will cost you $1 J On Farnitu-e,Pianos per month, and all Kinds ot per $25 will cost $1 25. | socal Property. with $40 will cost you 82. | out REMOV AL, pub $50 wil! cost $2.50. | licity, or delay. We And Isrger amounts} make louns on the at still lower rates. | building joan associa. Money $50,000 Money To loan on furniture, Pianos, &c,, without removal or publicity and the day you ask for it. We will loan ary amount making Ume and payments to suit, giving one month or one year as you desire, and at rates that you can afford to pay, If you now bavealoan with any other company and desire more money. give us a call. Will as cheerfully make a $10 loan as $100, and no charge or expense if loan is not made. Always ready to give information regarding rates and meth ods to secure a loan. We are the oldest loan company in the city, and will give you honest treatment. All business strictly confidential. Private offices. Washington Mocizaje Loan Co, | 610 F Street, N. W, DO YOU NEED We will lend any amount trom $10 up. On Household Furniture, planos, horses, wagons, carriages, or person— al property of any kind, without removal from your possession. Loans cau be carried as long as desired, and payments ean be made at any tlme to suit the convenience of the of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, aad attention to your interests, you will call on us. Offices private and easily reached. Loans made in any part of the city.» No delay. , Open from 8 a. m. to 5 p.m. SECURITY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Building, Corner 9th and F sts, n. w. eee ae cee Money to Loan ON FURNITURE. PIANN: ere if you are in need of money, we desire to inform you of our new method. We can se- cure you a loanon an easy monthly payment plan, at less cost than before, and below the rate of any other company in thecity. You can pay infull at any time after loan is se- cured, and it will only cost you for such time as you have had the money. Our bus ness is strictly private, and ali avplications are treated confidentially. If you bave a loan with anyother concera, you can secure a loan through us to pay 1land get more money it desired. It will pay you to call and see us before going elsewhere. We are resdy at any and all times during office hours to give information concerning our business meth- ods, and you will receive courteous treat- ment. CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO 602 F ST. N, W THE WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE, 1224 Pa. Ave. Northwest. B i oma Washington, D.C, Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Unredeemed Pledges For Sale , W. M. DRURY’S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St, ccrner L. N. W, \ ashington,D.C, GASKINS & GAINS. a te ote + Academy + Restaurant + [Just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposiite Kanns. All leading brands of wine liquors and cig ars, imported and domes.ic. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Cate Upstairs, 6 BIGGEST CHARTER MONTH West Virginia Has Had Years-Exceeds Record of New Jersey. Charleston, W. Va., special-December was the biggest charter month West Virginia has had for almost a year. The number of charters issued was 105, of which 62 were to foreign corporations and 43 to domestic corporations. This is two in excess of the record of New Jersey, the principal rival of West Virginia in the charter business. It is of great interest to the race to state these charters are written by Mr. "Phil" Waters, a comprehensive sketch of whom appeared in a recent issue of The Colored American. He is now the only colored corporation clerk in the country, and it is a striking illustration of Fate's peculiar workings that he should be called upon to do the Nation's banner business in this line. Mr. Waters represents the race's highest and best qualities, and wins his way by industry, intelligently and unceasingly applied. A Day With Negro Journalism, This is the title of a feature to be presented at Second Baptist Lyceum on Sunday, February 18. It is not designed as a "symposium" but a running discussion of the phases of Negro journalism in brief prepared papers by recognized authorities, followed by speakers from the floor. President Thompson's idea is to arouse popular interest in an agent of our development the power of which is not appreciated at its full worth by a large per cent of the race. The three leading speakers will be as follows: "Latter-day Journalism: What the People Demand of It"—Mr. Edward E. Cooper, Editor of The Colored American. "The Negro News' paper From a Business Point of View"—Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Editor or The Washington Bee. "The Negro Daily: Its Value and Its Difficulties"—Mr. Alex. L. Manly, Editor of The Daily Record. The public should not not forget this date. It will be a big day for race journalism and race progress. Fair Committee Banqueted. The reception Monday evening at Second Baptist church in honor of the friends who did so much to make the recent fair a success, was a highly enjoyable affair. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, in a brief speech, expressed his hearty appreciation of the efforts of the faithful committee, and bade them Godspeed. Miss Carrie Bell secretary of the committee and one of the most reliable supporters of the church, read an itemized statement of receipts and expenditures, showing a profit of more than $400, which was largely in excess of the most sanguine expectations. A sumptuous banquet was in waiting and the guests and large assembly paid their respects to the toothsome menu in most positive and convincing manner. A Giant Leader. Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback of Louisiana, who presented the Nationa Republican Committee a petition protesting against the reduction of Southern representation in the national convention, is the recipient of many congratulations from all parts of the Union. The political fire which characterized the Governor's career in the early days of reconstruction is by no means extinct, and his mind is as vigorous and his step as elastic as in the palmy days of the Pelican State. Whenever the occasion requires it, the Governor gives his friends unmistakable evidence of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. his patriotism and devotion to the race of which he is a member. He is the president of the District Afro-American Council and has been instrumental in holding that body together and mean something. He is entitled to great credit for the honest, earnest and successful effort to defeat the Payne resolution. His recent speech before Bethel Literary Society on "The Negro's Past in Politics" was a masterpiece of history, logic and statesmanship finesse. EDUCATIONAL NOTES. Benedict College, Columbia, S. C., now has an endowment fund of more than $100,000. President McKinley has been appointed as one of the Commissioners of the Peabody Educational Fund. Wiley university is the oldest institution of high learning in the state of Texas for the education of Negro youth Booker T. Washington lectures in Denver January 26. He is devoting his entire time now to raising the desired endowment fund of $500,000. Attorney W. H, Stanton has been appointed a trustee of Wilberforce University, by the Pittsburg A. M. E. Conference. Mr. Stanton is an enterprising young lawyers of Pittsburg and is very popular. Miss Stella Hart, daughter of Prof. Henry W. Hart, Indianapolis, Indiana's most accomplished Afro-American musician, has accepted a position as teacher as Hampton, Va. Miss Hart is a young lady of fine intellectual attainments and engaging qualities, and will surely make a brilliant success in her new field. For some months she served very efficiently as stenographer and typewriter on the Chicago Daily Record. Rev. John F. Fee, founder of the famous Berea College, at Berea, Ky., is dead. He was a life long friend to the colored race. In his demise, the race loses a valuable friend who, to the very last hours of his life stood out manfully for free and equal rights of the Negro. His death recalls the fight made by him last year against the present management of Berea College on account of alleged discriminations in the school against the colored students. The American Baptist Home Mission Society began its educational work among the Negroes in 1864 while the great Civil War was progress, and when it had become evident that four million slaves were to be liberated from bondage and ushered into a life of freedom for which much preparation was needed. It is now operating seven great schools with 247 teachers and 5,036 pupils. The annual cost of maintenance is about $250,000. The formal opening of the Armstrong Slater memorial trades building at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute took place January 10th. A number of prominent business men from the North were present, including members of the Slater, Hampton Institute and Tuskegee board of trustees, Dr. J. L. M. Curry, and Dr. D. C. Gilman. The building has been erected and equipped at a cost of $35,000 and is the largest and most complete structure on the grounds. HE'S ALL RIGHT. Editor of The Colored American-J. Louis Kennard sends regards to Chas. J. Parsons, Sante Fe, New Mexico, who knows the value of The Colored American. It is our leading race paper. J. L. KENNARD, Doylestown, Pa. R.L. Elliott R.L. Elliott Up-To-Date Groceries. Fresh Meats of all kinds. Goods delived to any part of the city. Money saved by dealing at this Store. 4TH AND OST.N.W. SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM A Free Forum, devoted to the Instruction of the Masses on the Social, Economic, Religious, Educational and Business Issues of the Day, and their relation to the Progress of the Negro Race. Meets every Sunday afternoon [except second Sunday in each month] at Second Baptist Church, 3rd Street, between H and I Sts., northwest. Everybody invited. Richard W. Thomson, President. R. S. Smith and C. L. Marshall, V. Pres. Miss Emma E. Toliver, Secretary. Willis T. Menard, Statistician. "The Gem of the Antilles" Everybody who wishes to better their condition will find that Cuba offers the best opportunities upon this hemisphere. If you have not less than ($400) four hundred dollars and are interested, send for necessary blanks and enclose (30cts.) thirty cents n U. S. postage stamps, to R. M. R. Nelson, 26 C Barraconne St., Santiago de Cuba, or Capt Jno. L. Waller, 21 C Posodel Rey Baja, Santiago de Cuba, J. E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) 11 Congress Street, Albany, N. Y., or E. E. Cooper, Colored American, Washington, D. C. Sugar offers an opportunity to make $5000 per annum, for eight years after two years hard labor. Agents Wanted. Enclose 2c stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address, SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, KY, WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW THE ORIGINAL—COPYRIGHTED. This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevent the hair from falling out and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, as the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and beautiful. 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He is a staunch friend to the administration's wise policies. He is a stalwart in the Negro's cause. Why take chances on a change, especially when the alternative is John Riley Tanner, who permitted Negroes to be shot down at Pana and Virden while trying to earn an humble livelihood. Senator Cullom has done and is doing his utmost to have the election frauds of the South to the end that the public conscience may be aroused, and an equitable system of suffrage established. Senator Cullom will succeed himself. The Negro should commence organizing in his interest at once, and see to it that no slip is made. What has become of Aldrict Lewis boom for delegate. Office doesn't always come to him who seeks the hardest, nor who needs it most. Some of the candidates for delegate are heading at a lively gait for the "also ran" class. Never the less and not withstanding, the energetic Daniel Murray is very muchly "in it.". Messrs. Charles Banks of Clarksdale, and W. E. Mollison of Vicksburg, two prominent colored men of Mississippi, have been confirmed as census supervisors for the Third and Seventh Mississippi districts. The Mississippi legislature met on the 2nd inst., at 12 o'clock, with not a single Negro to place at the feet of this august body the claims of the race. Verily, something is rotten in other places than Denmark. Hiram R. Revels, of Mississippi was the first Negro United States Senator, while Joseph H. Rainey was the first Negro member of the House of Representatives. Mr. Revels was admitted February 25, 1870 and Mr. Rainey was admitted December 12, 1871. The republican state executive committee of North Carolina has decided to hold the state convention at Raleigh on May 2. The republicans and populists have agreed to fuse against the proposed suffrage amendment. Those who say that Committeeman Chase will locate all the polling places in the Bae office, and appoint himself sole judge, inspector and clerk of election, probably do not know what they are talking abont. Chase would rather give the boys "a race for their money" than to grasp "a cinch" of such an "easy" order. Lyons, Cheatham and Green are a good trio for the race to tie to. They are administration men, but they are first, race men—and they are doing an excellent work in keeping the administration headed squarely toward the Negro's interests. If Mr. McKinley give these gentlemen his ear, no mis take will be made. Col. Perry Carson is seen on the streets every day, clad in his best suit of clothes and wearing his finest silk beaver and looking every inch a king. It is noticeable that he holds many curbstone chats with sundry gentlemen, known to the chmunity as out and out, uncompromising, middle-of the road Carsonites It is likewise noticeable that his conversation consists largely of gestures, winks and signs. What is the Tall Sycamore up to, is the mystery that is worrying those outside the charmed circle. C. M. Ferguson is "some punks" in Texas politics R. L. Smith, W. E. King, W. Edgar Easton, Thede Baughman and Rodgers McDonald and Majors and all that "push" set a warm pace, but "Smiling Charlie" seems to be able to hold his own in any company. A state so full of brainy men, as Texas is, is bound to show up some lurid effects. The colored people should be able to name the national committeeman and there is no reason why they should not have the state chairmanship, as they represent nine-tenths of the republican party. The Republican Leader, after congratulating its colored brethren in Mississippi upon securing two census supervisors, takes occasion to offer regretful acknowledgment that it is the fault of a "single" colored man in Georgia that the Negro failed to bag at least one of the eleven supervisors allotted to that state. We are sorry the usually astute Georgia leaders could not land any one, after the Wright fiasco, but it is quite a relief to learn from such high authority, that the blame cannot be laid at the door of a "married man." The editor of this paper is a Southern man and a friend to the old ex-slave. A great many representative republicans are down on the Negro. We are free to confess that since the republican party gets about 2,000,000 of Negro votes at every election, that it is in very taste for republican office-holders to sneer at them in all their talk about the race. -Department News-Eagle. If any of them are "down upon the Negro" they had better "get up off of him" between now and next fall or some of the back counties will be heard from. The appearance of Hon. Judson W. Lyons in this city causes his friends to look at each other and remark in an undertone of his unquestionably Washingtonian looks. There is a wealth of flesh added to his physique and an agility to his motive power that marks this busy man's make-up. Mr. Lyons is one of the most prominent men of the hour, who is adding to his prestige a record unimpeachable in the republican party and the country at large. Augusta holds a deep affection for him and looks upon him as one of those men with a well poised head that any place would be proud to call a son and a citizen.—Augusta Union. M A CAKE OF COMPLEXION SOAP WITH EVERY BOTTLE OF MYSTIC FACE BLEACH. LORNERS Mme. 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By the introduction in the medical field of inestimable value has been bequeathed at the mercy of diseases which have always now "5 DROPS" defies these diseases, and the God-given remedy, yet invented by man for handed down to coming generations as they during the Nineteenth Century. This remain than all other remedies combined. We chal all of its forms, Catarrh, Neuralgia, A as a test of what this remedy will do. It h were bed-ridden for years; others who coul others who had been given up by competen We have the evidence in our possession to "5 DROPS" positively cures the follow GIA, SCIATICA, DYSPEPSIA, BAS SLEEPLESSNESS, NERVOUSNESS, EARACHE, CREEPING NUMBENESS, DISEASES, and where one is cured by the for it fortifies the system against any futur drops the dose. Large bottles (300 doses) p for $5.00. Sample bottles, regular price, 25 of this paper, we will send sample bottles uciate this wonderful remedy until they try SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE COMPAN By the introduction in the medical field, of our most wonderful "5 DROPS," a legacy of inestimable value has been bequeathed to mankind. Suffering humanity is no longer at the mercy of diseases which have always defied the skill of the medical profession, for now "5 DROPS" defies these diseases, and has robbed them of their terror. This is truly a God-given remedy, yet invented by man for the benefit of suffering mortals, and will be handed down to coming generations as the most wonderful production in medical science during the Nineteenth Century. This remedy is positively curing more people daily than all other remedies combined. We challenge the worst cases of Rheumatism in all of its forms, Catarrh, Neuralgia, Asthma, La Grippe and kindred diseases as a test of what this remedy will do. It has positively cured in a short time many who were bed-ridden for years; others who could only walk by the use of crutches, and still others who had been given up by competent physicians to die. This is no exaggeration. We have the evidence in our possession to prove all we say and more too. "5 DROPS" positively cures the following diseases: RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, DYSPEPSIA, BACKACHE, HAY-FEVER, CATARRH, SLEEPLESSNESS, NERVOUSNESS, HEART WEAKNESS, TOOTHACHE, EARACHE, CREEPING NUMBNESS, BRONCHITIS, LIVER and KIDNEY DISEASES, and where one is cured by this remedy, they stay cured of these diseases, for it fortifies the system against any future attack. "5 DROPS" is the name and five drops the dose. Large bottles (300 doses) prepaid by Mail or Express, $1.00, or six bottles for $5.00. Sample bottles, regular price, 25c., but for the next thirty days from the date of this paper, we will send sample bottles upon receipt of 10c. each. 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Use Mme. Turner's Scalp Soap 25c MEDICATED HAIR GROWER FOR FAMILY USE. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article for promoti g the growth of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is oftime very scant. It also removes the dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Price $1.00 per bottle. Use Mme. Turner's Mystic Scap Soap 25 coats. No Goods C. O. D. 5 DROPS [TRADE MARK.] AFTER USING. MME. M. C. TURNER, 1812 Carondelet St. New Orleans, La. Karl Xander Fine Wines and Liquours Importers, Rectifier and Wholesail and Retail. Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventhh Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. 8 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub isbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year $2.00 Six months 1.10 Three months .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywere. Send or instructions. For Sale by all News Dealers. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1800. OUR WEEKLY TEXT. Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth—Proverbs xxviii-i. Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, speakereth evil of the law, and judgeth the law.—James iv-ii. THE "AMERICAN MEN." R. W. Thompson, one of the mainstays on the staff of the Washington. D. C., Colored American, has been appointed to a posit on in the Census Department. Mr. Thompson is an eminently fit subject for "Administrative" recognition. It was his mental fulgence and ready men gratified The Ameri can into the giving side of the pap purveyors out in this section, much to the financial discomfiture of we poor, down-trodden worms. This is not held as a lance to prick the Cooperesque-Thompsonian conscience, etc., Those sensitive affairs have suffered enough we think, at least the osseous receptacles in which they are confined. When we think of the champagne which flowed when all accounts with the State Committee were settled, it makes a frigid feeling wander aimlessly about our spinal column. But Thompson deserves all the good things he can get—and our friend Cooper—well, he will get it any way, and much more too, if everybody don't keep a weather eve on the managerial genius of Negro journalism—Cincinnati Rostrum. The above hunk of solidified molasses and sugar, is from the "think apparatus" of our good friend and compatriot, Editor W. L. Anderson. Like the diner-out who is unexpectedly called upon to make a speech, The Colored American is so overcome with a variety of emotions, that utterance is choked and our mental machinery has slipped a cog. Our erstwhile "hair trigger" tongue works with the velocity of the antique "flint-lock," and so, amid the tumultuous cheering of thousands of sympathetic admirers, we are compelled to content ourselves with a sweeping bow of grateful acknowlegment. Let it be said, however, that all joking aside, Brother Anderson is a prince of "good fellows" one of nature's noblemen, and whose keen-pointed quill is carving out a glorious career for himself and the race in the productive fields of the great middle West. In a THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. veritable newspaper graveyard, he has turned on the light, banished the spooks, and given to Cincinnatti, for the first time in her history, a double- riveted, copper-fastened race journal, scintillating with wit and wisdom, so robust and characterful as to convince all of its permanency. Ohio journalism stands proudly vindicated. Brother Anderson is a poet, a scholar and a gentleman. Long may he live to grace the festive "table round." It is our hope that in this year of our Lord 1900, the purse strings of the aforesaid "papppurveyors" may yield to the dulcet strains of his Byronesque muse, and that his "innards" may be irrigated by something more palatable, if not more nourishing, than the clay-solution that masquerades as water between the banks of the pellucid Ohio. There is enough glory and "long-green" for all, and the genial Buckeye is richly entitled to "his'n." When Brother Anderson comes this way to witness McKinley's second inauguration, and incidentally to get his commission to a $3,000 snap, he shall have first whack at that last quart of Mumm's that we are saving for the occasion. The man upon "The Rostrum" and the pushers of "The American" will enjoy the "fatted calf" in the good, old-fashioned way. The Negro question bids fair to go to bat in every inning of the 56th Congress. THE ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER. The Colored Illustrated Newspaper is dying out. Since the death of Douglass, Langston and Bruce they can't find any pictures to illustrate.—Lexington (Ky.) Standard. Surely the treatment that Brother Benjamin has been taking for his eyesight is not doing him much good, for his "lights" must be very dim if he does not perceive that the illustrated newspaper, instead of "dying out," is flourishing with constantly increasing vigor, and that its mission is just beginning to assume form and color. Latter-day journalism calls for illustrations, for it is an impulse, common to humanity, to look upon the faces of individuals whose deeds have been of sufficient importance to render them a subject of discussion. The contemptible fling at the memory of our dead heroes, we cannot notice, save to condemn it. It is a fashion among a fifth-rate class of journals, edited frequently by some nincompoop who ought not be tolerated in a public capacity by a self-respecting community, to belittle the race's leaders, to indulge in flippant remarks, and to cast aspersions upon natures too lofty for their short-sighted comprehension. The Colored American has always supported the principles advocated by the departed Douglass, Bruce and Langston, and we are not ashamed of having done so. We are proud of the record, and seek opportunities to sound their praises again and again. Their equals will not be found among the disgruntled and sour-visaged pessimists who saw nothing good in them, and who predict nothing but evil of their successors. Yes, Douglass, Bruce, Langston Curney and Crummell are dead, but they transmitted much of their virility to an army of younger men, who have proven themselves capable of imbibing wisdom from pure sources, and who are day by day, crowding into the vacancies created by the Grim Reaper. The mission of the colorea illustrated paper is to single out the best exponents of the race's possibilities, and chronicle their achievements broadcast, that their less fortunate brethren may look aloft and be strengthened. Scan the columns of The Co'orid American, year after year, and survey the brilliant galaxy of Negro stars brought to the worlds attention, and tell us if our mission is at an end. Illustrated journalism presents figures that tower in the world of politics, science and religion, and others who are developing under its kindly influence—such as Booker T. Washington, John R. Lynch, P. B. S. Pinchback, Judson W. Lyons, George H. White, H. P. Cheatham; Bishops Turner, Walters, Arnett, Grant, Derrick, Tanner, and the rest; Peter H. Clark, W. A. Pledger, John Durham, T. W. Henderson, T. McCants Stewart, John Mitchell, T. Thomas Fortune, I. B. Scott, John C Dancy, Robert H. Terrell, W. H. Councill, Profs. Kealing and Hawkins, and countless others of equal magnitude. The journals exemplifying the policy described are here, hale and hearty, and are enlarging their scope and facilities. Some of those properly belonging to this class are The Colored American, The Freeman, the New York Age, Star of Zion, Boston Courant, Christian Recorder, Dallas Express, Philadelphia Tribune Florida Sentinel, Richmond Planet, and Baltimore Afro-American. The puerile ready prints that cast slurs at great newspapers, and over their heads at the great leaders, should rub the dust off their glasses, refrain from the intoxicating cup, or try to accumulate a few grains of common sense. The illustrated journal is here to stay. It pays a public man to stand by his friends. The colored man is "in politics" welcome or otherwise, and the sensible Negro has ceased to be in it for his health. The latest slate is McKinley and Bliss. This would sound well in a campaign, and hold out a promise of the millenium. The American Baptist is twenty-one years of age, and is a sound, robust race defender. Though just twenty one, it has been voting early and often on the burning issues, and Brother Steward sees to it that the ticket is "straight." "Sis Hopkins'" philosophy will be greatly in evidence this year among colored men who have heretofore been content to work from principle and let the other fellow carry off the cash. Verily, "They ain't no sense in doing nuthin' for nobody for nuthin,' whut won't do nuthin' fer you." Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, is again mentioned for the presidential nomination in 1904. The Colored American holds the record as the "original Fairbanks man," having named him more than a year ago as the most available timber then in sight. We haven't changed our mind. Indi diana and the middle West, where Fairbanks is a tower of strength, will continue to be the balance of power and must be reckoned with. The action of the administration in bringing about an "open door" agreement among nations with reference to our commerce with China has awakened general interest in our trade with the Orient and its prospective development, and many leading men in the democratic party both North and South, are cordially commending the course of the Government in its efforts to develop our foreign trade in that part of the world. Senator Pritchard is something of a fighter himself when he is well. He is enjoying the best of health these days. AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. The application of the so-called civil service regulations to the ordinary positions under the government is a humbug. The law stands in the way of the efficiency of the public work, and robs faithful partisans and industrious men of the rewards to which they are justly entitled. No administration will make more than a pretense of conforming to the regulations now on the books. The law should be amended, so as to release all positions except those requiring technical skill or especial qualifications of a nature not given to the common, everyday mortal. The Congressman who urges the radical amendment of the civil service law will find himself a popular figure when he goes home to look after his fences. A BATCH OF QUERIES. The Lexington, Ky., Standard has the reputation of speaking right out in any kind of meeting and rarely fails to stir things up to a lively pitch, when moved to utterance. Bro. Benjamin is a free thinker in political matters, and asks a great many questions that are apt to embarrass the exponents of theories not firmly grounded in logic and common-sense. Here is his most recent inquiry. "Will some good brother who is versed in statecraft tell us why it is that in making appointments of Negroes to office the President of the United States always, and invariably appoints them to positions in the South and in communities where they are objectionable to the whites. Why not appoint a few Negroes to positions in Maine, New York, New Hampshire. Massachusetts or Connecticut, where the good old abolitionists dwell and would have no objection in taking a letter from the hands of a Negro postmaster?" We do not claim to be learned in state craft, nor an adept at mind reading, but is it not likely Brother Benjamin that the President feels that the appointment of a Negro where the Negroes live in the largest numbers is the most satisfactory method of settling the postoffice problem? No Negro has been appointed postmaster in the South over the protest of the majority of citizens in any given locality, and in the North, selections have been made according to the influence brought to bear by rival aspirants, The President has at all times consulted the wishes of the masses with whom an official must deal, or some one authorized to speak for them. In what Southern community has a majority of citizens made an actionable protest to Mr. McKinley against a Negro official? In what Northern state has a majority of citizens asked for the appointment of a Negro and failed to land him? Is the blame with the President or with the people? Should not our efforts, then, be directed toward the development of a favorable public sentiment, rather than in anathemizing forces controlled by public sentiment? All of these are important queries, and are worth thinking about. If you want to be a stenographer and typewriter, I can teach you in ten easy lessons for five dollars. Send me a card and I will call. Address Prof. Banket, 2108 C street, northwest. WILL SUSTAIN YOUNGBLOOD The Admirable Leadership of Alabama's National Committeeman Satisfactory to the Real Republicans of bis State—Sound Upon Every Current Issue. Hon. William Youngblood, of Alabama, the capable and efficient Third Auditor of the Treasury and the acknowledged leader of the republicans of his state, is too well known through out the country as a sterling and progressive republican to require an introduction to our readers. A delegation of republicans from Alabama came to this city a few days ago, it is said, for the J. B. HON. WM. YOUNGBLOOD. purpose of trying to discredit him with the administration and the leaders of the republican party. They might as well have remained at home for all the good they accomplished, for Col. Youngblood is today the leader of the Alabama republicans, recognized as such by the President. He is the Alabama member of the National Committee. His gentlemanly deportment and fine executive ability and the generally satisfactory manner in which he has performed his duties, have merited the commendation and respect of every chief of the Treasury Department. It was Col. Youngblood's able argument against the Payne resolution before the National Committee that did much to turn the tide and save the republicans of the South from being deprived of their proper representation in the national republican convention. He is being unjustly assailed by men of his party whom he has helped to bring to the front, but he has the confidence of the real republicans of Alabama, white and black. This fact goes without the saying. He is trying to build up the party in the state, but he cannot do it with office seekers. It must be done by men who cherish the time honored principles of the party, and who are willing to stand up for national honor and human rights. Col. Youngblood is one of the most substantial friends the colored man has in public life, and our people never forget their friends when the storms come. In 1896, in the state convention, held in the city of Montgomery, the following resolution was adopted as the law of the party, and it is this rule that Col. Youngblood insists that the party should adhere to: BE IT RESOLVED, That the republicans of Alabama, in convention assembled, declare, as the future policy of the party, in so much as refers to the chairman of the State Executive Committee, that the chairman elected by this convention shall be eligible to re-election once only, and his successors shall serve as above defined. By reason of certain issues in which THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the Negro is deeply interested, the South is to play a most important part in the campaign this year. Propositions of various kinds will be offered in Congress to break up the practice of mob violence, to reform the labor systems and to regulate suffrage on an equitable basis. These questions, to be settled permanently, must be settled right, and must be met in a calm and judicial spirit. It is essential to the Negro and to the nation that the reins of government be kept in firm and reliable hands, and that no risk be taken with a leadership that is untried and inexperienced. Col. Y. bugblood is sound upon every question of the hour affecting our people. The republicans of the South occupy the center of the stage, and to preserve the organization and make it a power for good in strengthening and sustaining the wise policies of the national administration, men like Col. Youngblood should be given the hearty support of every member of the party in the state. Alabama is one of the most prosperous and progressive commonwealths below the Mason's and Dixon's line and her citizens will "clinch" their hold upon the eminence they have gained by continuing Col. Youngblood at the helm, and by reaffirming their loyalty to the high standard of leader ship he has set up. MONEY FOR THE COUNCIL. (Continued from First Page.) operates against Negroes in this country. If this effort to break the force of the Louisiana franchise laws, ends in a fizzle, then we deserve to be disfranchised everywhere in the South, that's all. We can raise $50,000 to $100,000 by the methods I have here outlined with out feeling it, in less than three months and with this sum or sums we can make it very interesting for Southern nullifiers who believe that the Lord made the earth for his saints, and that they are the saints. During the progress of the Nashville, Tenn., Exposition, I visited Sabbath evening a colored church on Cedar street, where a grand rally was in progress. In about thirty-five minutes the brethren and sisters deposited over $600 on the table in dollar bills, halves, quarters, dimes and nickels, with the usual amount of pennies and suspender buttons. What that congregation did then, it, and other congregations throughout the country can do now, even though they do not raise such a large sum. The cause that needs defending, needs cash, and if we show a disposition to raise it among ourselves the white man, who is mighty clamish and very human, will have a great deal more respect for us than he will have if we ask him to contribute money to help us fight white men in the courts, for our rights. Many will of course contribute on general principles, if asked to do so, but this is an object that concerns the Negro particularly, and if he wins the fight by the use of his own money, he can talk more eloquently over his victory after the battle shall have been fought and won. This question of "Rights" is the most important question of the present century. When the Negro is denuded of his political rights by one state, or a half-dozen, and makes no concerted effort to regain them, he discovers to those who are systematically plotting and scheming to make him a nonentity in law, and in fact his absolute unworthiness to possess them. If, on the other hand, the bootblack, hodcarrier, washerwoman; the school teacher, clerk and Negro public official unite on common ground with their mites and dollars to fight these devils to a finish, white men who owe their strength and power to the applied principles of unity and co operation of effort will have only words of commendation for us and will give us their moral and substantial support in our effort to preserve to ourselves and our posterity the glorious heritage of civil and political liberty. This, in my humble opinion, should be the attitude of every Negro who has any influence with the masses of the race. The conservation of the rights of the people transcends every other question and we should get together instant er. Am I right? In order to strengthen the hands of Congressman White whose anti-lynching bill is now before, or soon to be presented to Congress, every Negro clergyman throughout the country and every Negro organization of whatever name or character should send at once to Mr. White a petition asking for the passage of the bill. The form of the petition should be about as follows: --- SANITARIUM AND INFIRMARY Louisville Cosmopolitan Sanitarium and Infirmary. Incorporated under Kentucky laws. Favorably located; under management of regular physicians, male and female. Faradization, Massage, Hot Air, etc., can be had. Special attention in separate building to diseases of women and maternity cases. Trained nurses of either sex Address J. W. Mason Secretary Louisville Cosmopolitan Infirmary, Louisville; Ky. Dress-Making. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513Madison St. Northwest. Early morning class 2 to 8 p.m. daily. 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Can be bought cheap by applying at this office at once. It is brand new and in the box as it came from the factory. Call or address 459 C st. n. w. Afflicted and unfortunate sufferers from Private diseases, Blood Potson, Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, Varicocele, etc. send for Sworn Testimonials and Book "Truth" to Prof. G. F. THEEL, M. D., 604 North Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Positively the only specialist in the United States to sure even though the most celebrated specialists failed. Fresh cases cured in 4 to 10 days. Hours 9-3.6.4 tion. Use your votes and your influence as a club, as John Boyle O'Reilly long ago adduised and you will be able to have passed in Congress any bill affecting your interest you want. Sentiment to the dogg! Stand by your race and your rights. If you do not, you won't have influence enough to elect a dog-catcher. Prof. Terrell at Second Baptist. The Second Baptist Lyceum reopens tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and the newly installed administration will perform its first service. The speaker of the day will be Prof. Robert H. Terrell, principal of the Washington High School, whose theme will be "The Colored Volunteer." Prof. Terrell is an orator of force and magnetism and a scholar of eminent parts. The subject offers untold possibilities and a large audience will no doubt turn out to be instructed and entertained. Supplementary to the oration will be musical selections by Mr. Winston D. Payne, Mr. James F. Walker, Miss Beatrice Jones and Miss Lillian V. Green, together with chorus singing under direction of Prof. Benj. Washington. Recorder H. P. Cheatham has returned from a business trip to his home in North Carolina. ```markdown ``` MN FOR SALE. BRUCE GRIT. SHREDS AND PATCHES 10 John Stafford is the wealthiest colored man in Midway, Ky. Virginia opens the new year lynching season with a white man for a victim. The Old Dominion never could tolerate monotony. The people of North Carolina are congratulating themselves and one another upon the year's record of lynchings. There was but one in the entire state. Day is breaking. The 500 Pullman car porters, with headquarters in Pittsburg, have decided to form a union and affiliate with the National Colored Men's Railroad Association. Subscribers who are in arrears and who desire to pay their honest debts will take advantage of the one dollar rate and send it within the next 15 days. De inquent subscribers may never have such an opportunity as this again. Many of the best colored people will make long-winded speeches on race pride and race unity, and yet you cannot find in their houses a paper or book or periodical published by colored people.—S. M. Hill, of Faison, N. C., in N. Y. Age. Two carloads of colored farmers passed through Memphis, Tenn., Monday enroute to Texas, where they expect to make their future home. They are for the most part from Georgia and South Carolina. They will find in Texas advantages and a welcome, if they are deserving.—Dallas Express. It is not generally known that a Negro owns a whole Georgia town, but such is a fact. Mr. Adam Dixon, of Queenland, Ga., owns the entire town. He is 75 years old, has been chewing tobacco 65 years and drinking sparkling dew, which is famous in the piney regions for 75 years. Mr. Dixon owns 2,800 acres of land. He is still active, and it is worth any one's time to listen that gentleman talk of the long ago. W. H. Ellis, a colored man is president of the Westchester water-works company of New York. He controls the company which is capitalized at $5,500,000 He has a large number of elerks in his office, a number of whom are young white women, his chief clerk being the daughter of an ex-confederate general. He controls three and a half millions of the stock of the company, with offices in the Drexel building in New York. Th Capital Savings Bank. This bank has recently been made an agent of one of the wealthiest corporations in this country, or in any other, that of the United States Express Company. It issues United States Express Money Orders in sums to suit, payable everywhere Gas bills may also be paid at this bank. We are glad to see the Capital Savings Bank people, "stretching out" in the business world and enlarging its field of usefulness "A Charming Visitor." When we heard that The Colored American was about to make a change for the better in journalism, a big lump came into our throats and although we did a lot of "ahemming," it proved an irresistible something that prevented us from commenting as we would have liked to. That lump has gone, thanks THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. to its sweet abandonment, and The Colored American has come to us bearing the truth of its previously hinted transformation. It is unique and highly recommends itself as a charming visitor for every home.—Augusta Union. A Truly National Paper Dear Editor:--There is no bill I dev light in saying more than the one which assures me of The Colored American for another year. The new form adds much to its appearance. You deserve great praise in giving us the only truly national colored newspaper. William A. Creditt, D. D., Pastor Cherry st, Baptist church, Philadelphia. Howard University Notes. On Tuesday last, at a meeting of the trustees, a minute was adopted, expressive of sorrow at the death of Zalmon Richards, Esq., also one extending the thanks of the board to Mrs. Dr. A. H. Clapp of New York for the valuable library of whose husband, a former college teacher of President Rankin, had been received as a gift; also, appointing the President, Hon. John Eaton and B. H. Warner, special committee on the agricultural department, with power to raise money for a practice farm. Prof. Wm. B. Hay was elected Professor of Natural History, in place of Prof. R. Foster resigned, and Miss Mary A. Anderson, of Straight University, New Orleans, as teacher in the English Department, in place of Miss Smith, now Mrs. Dr. Elbert. President Rankin gave a brief resume of the work of the university, during the ten years of his administration 5,576 students have been in attendance. The present number is 700; as against 368 ten years ago. These are distributed thus: Medical Department, 189; Law, 77; College, 36; Pedagogical including practice school, 127; Preparatory 147; English 110; Theological, 59; Musical, 203; Industrial, sewing, carpentering, tinning, printing, book-binding, accord to grade. During the ten years, $44,065.06 have been expended for improvements, for erection of new building $83,337 86 making an aggregate of more than $100, 000. The best of relations exist between related institutions: King Hall, Freedmen's Hospital. The Honorable Secretary of the Interior kindly and and generously co-operates with the Executive Committee, and there has never been a more prosperous or united year than the present. Especial work is done in the Pedagogical Department, where a new chair has lately been established by Congress. Among the honorary trustees are Hon. William Allison, Hon. W. W. Grout, Hon Geo. White and Hon. J. H. Choate, Minister to St. James. The Official Board numbers twenty two, and includes such men as Hon. John Eaton, Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin President Gallaudet, Judge Job Barnard, B. H. Warner, Esq., Hon F. H. Smith. Bishop Tanner and others. The trustees voted to extend a reception to the Prof. and Alumni, on the evening of February 22, from 8 to 10 p. m. Protect yourself in Case of Sickness Accident or Death by Insuring in The Capital City BENEFIT SOCIETY Incorporated September 27, 1887, under the laws of the District of Columbia. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. 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Lunches, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks a specially. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props. Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. The McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w, smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced, Mrs. J. A. Brown, Prop. I. J. Edwards, Manager. If you are wise you will take advantage of our special rate of one dollar per year and send us the dollar at once. Money sent by express or post office money order, or even postage stamps is preferable to currency sent in a letter unless the letter is registered. Of Washington, D. C. DIRECTORS: CHARLES FISCHER THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Ever Made for the Hair. Look at this then at this BEEF MARROW HAIR POMADE A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING J. W. CRODIE, CASH OR Furniture, Carpets, CREDIT Stoves, Mattings, &c DKOP US A POSTAL CARD You are going out of town You or your friends are ill, An heir is born into your house- hold, A meeting for a specific purpose is called, Your pastor preaches an exception- ally good sermon, You buy a piece of property, You are appointed to an office, You know anything of general interest, drop us a card, briefly stating the facts. City Paragraphs. For the next 15 days the subscription price of The Colored American will be one dollar per year. Those who know a good thing when they see it will send in this amount by return mail. Dr. M. L. Tyree has returned to the city. A fair is in progress at Odd Fellow's Hall. Miss Sallie B, Hatchett, of Baltimore was in the city last week. Mr. C. J. Pickett, of the Government Printing Office is taking a course in law. Miss Mae Jones, the elocutionist, is rapidly recovering from a throat affection. Dr. Lucy E. Moten contemplates visiting the Paris Exposition in July or August. Violinist Joseph H. Douglass will be interestingly represented at the Paris Exposition. Rey. D. E. Wiseman, pastor of the Church of Our Redeemer, recently lost an infant son. Dr. E. J. Bamfield has been spending a few days in Baltimore, the guest of Dr. E. J. Wheatley. Benjamin H. Snell is on trial for the murder of little Louisa Weisenberger. Insanity is the defense. Messrs. George Watkins and Walter Mabamnith were the guests of relatives in Baltimore this week. Mr. J. A. Andrews manager of the 11th street Employment Bureau, is at his desk again, after a month's illness. Bethel Literary meets at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel next Tuesday evening, Dr. J. E. Rankin speaks on "Wendell Phillips." Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billiousness and constipation. Rev. Dr. Lane, Israel's new pastor, has made a most favorable impression upon his congregation. Large crowds resemble at both services to hear him Editor J. H, Murphy, of The Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, was in town last week. It looks as he will be the next secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. Mr. W. T. Mejard has resumed his spicy Washington letters in the Dallas (Tex.) Express. Editor Kinr is to be congratulated upon services of this talented and entertaining writer. Tomorrow afternoon at Congressional Lyceum, Prof. J. D. Baltimore, assistant principal of the Manual Training School, will deliver an address entitled "The New Factor in Education." Rev. O. M. Waller, rector of St. Luke's is prepairing to preach his fourth anniversary sermon. Due notice will be given. These are annual religious and reminiscent treats. For the next fifteen days the sub- scription price of The Colored American will be one dollar per year. Those who know a good thing when they see it will send ik this amount by return mail. The congregation of Louis Chapel, 14th and Cstreets, northwest, are worshipping in their new edifice. The pastor, Rev. J. R. White, deserves great credit for his masterly work in erecting the building on such short notice. Tenth Cavalry H. V. CASHIN, WM. T. ANDERSON Rec'r U.S. Land Office. Chaplain 10 Calv H. V. CASHIN & CO., HUNTS Publishers of Martial and Pictorial Lit The trustees of 19th Street Baptist church presented their pastor, Rev. W. H. Brooks, with a handsome fifty-five dollar suit. The trimmings were of the very finest texture and the fit was perfect. It was made by A. H. Cooper, the expert tailor. There will be a grand rally all day tomorrow at Plymouth Congregational church for the benefit of the pastor's salary. Rev. A. C. Garner is an able man. His friends should turn out en masse and sustain him in the great work he is doing. Lawyer Edward Everett Brown, of Boston, in letters to friends here speaks in glowing terms of the generous hospitality shown him by many Washingtonians during his recent visit. Mr. Brown proved himself to be a gentleman of force, character and personal magnetism, and richly deserves all the honors showered upon him. The Temple Index, published weekly in the interest of the University Park Temple, is a neat little contribution to local journalism. It is edited by the pastor, Rev. Sterling N. Brown. The associate editors are Prof. Lewis B. Moore and Rev. William Waring, and the business management is in the hands of Mr. James F. Child and Mr. Edward Knight. Mrs. Louisa Smith, representing a section of the Woman's Guild, directed a very successful cantata Tuesday evening of last week of St. Luke's P. E. church. The children showed thorough training, and the music was rendered with unusually fine expression. Mrs. Smith is one of our most careful and painstaking managers, and her entertainments never fail to give satisfaction. At a meeting of the Washington Permanent Ghorus held Tuesday night of last week, all of last years officers were re-elected. Director Hofiman reported satisfactory progress as being made by the Damrosch Sight Singing Class. Secretary Elmer Pettiford announced that arrangements had been completed for the concert at Baltimore which will take place soon. Mr. W. A. Joiner and his efficient staff are entitled to much praise for the magnificent manner in which they served the dinner tendered by the local AfroAmerican Council to the visiting delegates to the national meeting a few days ago. Mr. Joiner spared no pains to please, and the strangers greatly enjoyed the well-prepared viands, leaving with a high opinions of Washington's representative catering establishment. The statement in a local "he domedal" that Mr. Hopewell H. Darneille is a democrat will be news to most people around the District Building and no doubt to Mr. Darneille himself. The fact of the matter is, Mr. Darneille is one of the most active and energetic young republicans in the District. While a Southerner, he has more than one time taken advance grounds in favor of republicanism and the rights of the colored people. The republicans of the District, both white and colored are proud of Mr. Darneille and acknowl edge him as leader in the fullest sense of the word. Tenth Cavalry Souvenir H. V. CASHIN, WM. T. ANDERSON, ARTHUR M. BROWN Rec'r U. S, Land Office. Chaplain 10 Calvary. Asst. Surgeon 10 Calvary, H. V. CASHIN & CO., HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Publishers of Martial and Pictorial Literature of the Negro Race Send 25 cents for copy of third and improved edition of the Tenth Cavalry Souvenir a gem of latter day advanced art, containing 40 pages of distinctively life-like portraits and graphic illustrations of men and incidents connected with the Famous Tenth Cavalry in the battles around Santiago. Every man and officer of the regiment is readily recognized in this superb little memento. Place it on your centre table. The bagatelle price puts it within reach of all. Souvenir of Ninth Cavalry is in course of preparation. Agents wanted. Send $2 00 for ' Under Fire with 10th United States Cavalry." WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. . . 1505 M STREET N. W MME. DAVIS MARY J. WOOD Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n, w., Washington, D. 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Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON MFG CO. Richmond, Va. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. DR. HENRY'S BLOOD TEA. For Constipation, Billiousness, Indigestion Sick Headache and all disorders of the stomach and Liver. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, or either or all of which is based our opposition. we have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ABE KING. $10.00 TO $30.00 AND EXPENSES can be made EVERY DAY with OUR NEW IMPROVED EXHIBITION GRAPHOPHONE TALKING MACHINE OUTFIT You Can Make Big Money with our Exhibition Outfit. We furnish Talking Ma- MACHINES $5, $10 AND $12; EXHIBITION OUTFITS, $23.75. For full particulars cut this notice out and mail to us. Address Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Inc.), Chicago, Ill. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. M. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St, - - Richmond, Va. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 45 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semi-annually, January and July. The highest monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership.—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, make said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. REV. WILLIAM L. TAYLOR, D. D. Master of the United Order of True Reformers, Richmond, Va.ing Genius of the Race's Greatest Financial Enterprise. Worthy Grand Master of the United Order of True Reformers, Richmond, Va. The Controlling Genius of the Race's Greatest Financial Enterprise. notably The Colored American and New York Age, have come to us in new attire. Their improvement is at once pleasing and propitious and commands the praise of the ten millions of people whose interests Editors Cooper and Fortune are sacredly guarding.—Republican Leader, Atlanta, Ga. 3. THE REGALLA. This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and E Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class Policies are as follows: CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50. $200 00. $4 75. $1 20. 25 to 35 years. 2 75. 200 00. 4 75. 1 20. 35 to 45 years. 3 00. 200 00. 5 70. 1 43. 45 to 50 years. 3 25. 140 00. 6 65. 1 66. 50 to 55 years. 3 25. 115 00. 6 65. 1 66. 55 to 60 years. 3 50. 90 00. 7 60. 1 90. 60 to 65 years. 3 50. 65 00. 7 60. 1 90. E Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $5 00. $500 00. $9 50. $2 40. 25 to 35 years. 5 25. 500 00. 9 50. ... 35 to 45 years. 5 50. 500 00. 10 40. ... 45 to 50 years. 5 75. 450 00. 11 40. 2 85. 50 to 55 years. 5 75. 400 00. 11 40. 2 85. 55 years (Complete). 6 00. 350 00. 11 00. 2 85. The Colored American has reduced the size of its pages and has multiplied the number by two. As a sixteen page paper it is in the march of progress. The Independent, The Southern Workman and other notable journals have did the way. The American knows a good thing when it sees it, and does notitate to enter the front rank and put its in form for future preservation.—The Charleston Enquirer. The Colored American of Washington, D. C., comes to us now in sixteen page form, the pages being reduced to four columns While the paper appears smaller, we believe it contains more reading matter than formerly, and is handier to read than when the pages were larger. The American is among the bright and up-to-date race newspapers of this country whose weekly visits we highly appreciate. Editor Cooper is progressive, and we wish him continued success.—The Republican Courier. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life Benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of 20 per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policles, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the membership, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. EAST AND WEST MARCHING IN STEP. The Colored American and Chicago Conservator have broken away from the old style of six column folio sheets. Their new form of four column, sixteen pages, shows that our esteemed journalists Edward E. Cooper of The American and Messrs. DeClelland and Ramsey, publishers of The Conservator, are progressive newspaper men. The two papers are not only representative in form, neatness and typographical appearance, but their news departments, pointed and interesting editorials on questions of national and local character make these journals clean cut publications of which Negroes in all sections of the country should feel a degree of pride commensurate with the journalistic ability of these editors.—Chicago Conservator. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. --- STILL SOUNDING PRAISES The "Onliest" and Greatest Race Newspaper. The Colored American, one of the leading race journals of the country. If not in fact the leading one, has recently donned a new dress and is more readable than ever. The editorial announcement, in part, is as follows: "Without parade, brass bands, blowing trumpets, or 'fuss and feathers' The Colored American today makes its bow to its 100,000 readers in a new dress. Always alive to modern ideas in makeup, and alert to adopt that which is best and convenient in literary quality and form, we have changed, as many of the metropolitan journals have done, to a style that is at once compact and artistic. The day of the 'blanket sheet' newspaper is past, and this handsome 16 page system is our response to the earnest demand of the public that its mental food be served after the most readable and pleasing design. We think you will like the change.—The Louisiana Baptist. The Colored American, is the leading colored paper in America—The Journal Huntsville, Ala. ABREAST WITH MODERN IDEAS. The Colored American reached our office last week in the latest modern style. It is one of the best journals in the race.-Southern Christian Recorder. The Colored American, of Washington, D.C., is now being published in magazine form, with 16 pages of wholly some reading matter. This journal is regarded as one of the ablest publications in America.-The Rising Sun, (Kansas) The Colored American, already one of our ablest and best looking x changes, has taken a further step which gives evidence of its enterprise and in creasing popularity—it is now a sixteen page paper. The Southwestern extends most hearty congratulations.—The Southweftern Christian Advocate. UP TO'DATE'JOURNALISM. Several of the colored journals. 12 THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St, - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 45 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The highest monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership.—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, make said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, sald member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way retiring. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) A Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and female, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by installments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly; 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance each year. 3. THE BEGALLA. This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and E Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class Policies are as follows: B Class Policies are as follows: CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 43 45 to 50 years. 3 25 140 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 years. 3 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 3 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 3 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 35 years. 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years. 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years. 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 85 50 to 55 years. 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 85 55 years (Complete). 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 85 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life Benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of 20 per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the membership, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. 5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. BEE HIVE The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1893 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $194,000. Buildings 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work IN INDUSTRIAL ARENAS The generators for the big Metropolitan power house in New York, 500,000 pounds in weight, were made there. The largest grain vessel ever built has just been completed at Chicago, 432 feet long, draft 24 feet. Within six months Buffalo will be electrically lighted with light from power at Niagara Falls. Uncle Sam has 23 war vessels on the Atlantic coast, in Europe, 7 on the Pacific, 7 in Asia and one on the lakes. St. Louis is growing so fast that there are prospects of a third bridge being built over the Mississippi at that point. The iron and steel makers are busier than last month. Productive capacity in the west is being strained in steel, not iron. A ten inch gun threw a shot seven miles from Fort Washington to Alexandria. The gun can throw a shot eleven miles if it spits on its hands, so to speak. The carpet manufacturers want to combine and may try it at Philadelphia. There is a rumor that prices in bicycles will take another tumble before summer. Invention has now gone so far that hot rolled seamless steel tubing 8 inches outside diameter can be turned out. A blast furnace that cannot turn out 400 to 500 tons of metal a day is now out of date. The British government is now negotiating with Westinghouse for a 25,000 horse power plant to be erected at Assouan Cataract, Egypt, to cost $400,900, the power to be sent 100 miles or more through a cotton growing district. And now comes a hay trust. The American Hay Company, composed of 100 of the largest buyers and shippers in the United States, with headquarters in Chicago, capital $5,000,000, will run up prices if they can. The London Underground Electric Railway Company had to come all the way to the little town of Franklin in western Pennsylvania to buy 1,000,000 pounds of castings, the heaviest of which will weigh thirty tons. The Russian government wants to buy enough aluminum to make 300,000 pieces of kitchen ware for its soldiers. Each soldier will then carry his kitchen on his back, along with his bedroom and parlor. The volume of business thus far this year has been larger by far than the same time last year. A greater expansion is now in sight. Retailers have enjoyed a good winter's trade and wholesalers and jobbers are industriously pushing out for summer business. The Carnegie Company make 2,250,000 tons of pig iron per year out of a total of 12,500,000 tons now being made. More blast furnaces are to be built, two at Youngstown, Ohio. The Westinghouse companies at Pittsburg are crowded with orders. A new company is organized at Pittsburg to manufacture machinists tools. Wall paper makers count on advancing prices. Wool buying will soon begin in earnest. Lumber dealers have begun to sell in big lots of building stuff. Leather manufacturers say prices have advanced a trifle. Cotton is still weak at all shipping points. The reason is that the masses who wear cotton goods have not been able to spare money for extra clothes after paying cost of table living. We imagine we have about all the fine land on the western continent. There is Columbia, a little patch in the northern part of South America. It is eleven times as large as Pennsylvania, vlz.: 500,000 square miles. It deserves to be put in a museum, for it has every variety of climate from the Frigid zone on its mountain tops that hide themselves in the blue vault of the heavens to the torrid zone that produces lizards and anacondas. It has coal, gold, silver, iron ore, emeralds, coundum in abundance, mules instead of railroads. The Colored American for 1900 will be a thing of value and of beauty. Our special offer of fifteen days at one dollar per year gives the poorest as well as the wisest and most economical an opportunity to get the best Negro journal published at the very small price of one dollar per year. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. AD. WRITERS AND THE WAR Pictures of Goods Brought Out to Fit the Prevailing Topic of the Time. The war has been quite as prominent a feature of the advertising columns of newspapers all over the country as of the news pages. It isn't strange, for advertisement writers keep in touch with the predominant news topics of the day, which furnish the best material for the exercise of their ingenuity. When the Klondike was discovered, "gold," "nuggete," "rich strikes" and similar words and phrases headed the advertising columns as well as the news stories, but these are all dropped now for the up-to-date war expressions The most common phrases are "war on prices," "Victory over our competitors" and "Wanted, ten thousand volunteers—to buy our goods," the last four words being in small type, of course. "Manila has fallen, and so have our prices," is another. About him the same class are these: "War is now a new experience for us; for forty years we have been fighting the makers and dealers in cheap and worthless goods," and "The latest bulletin from the seat of war is absorbing the attention of the people just now, and while you are waiting for the next cast your eye over these prices." "We are not going to war at present," frankly admits one firm, "but will remain at the old stand." "Bombarding Havana will be an easy matter," says another, "but we are putting up batteries in the way of large stock and low prices that make our position impregnable." In an up State paper this bid is made by a bank for New York business: "If the Spanish fleet should bombard New York, valuables in the safe deposit vaults there would be unsafe. Take a box in our vaults now." "Remember the Maine!" has been a favorite headline, and "The Maine question is where to buy the best goods for the least money." has been much used. Dewey's victory brought out a new series. This is one: "Dewey cleaned 'em out. It was such a glorious victory that we would like to name one of our stoves the Dewey, but we have so many good ones it is hard to choose the most appropriate." And this is another: "The Malne has been remembered at Manilla, and your Uncle Sam is in a little better mood. Merit always win. Therefore, the unfounded success of our goods." One of the simplest but best achievements in this line is this, from an optician: "Spain will be driven from Cuba without a doubt. From now on you will read every line of war news. Will your eyes stand it? A pair of glasses fitted by us will prevent permanent injury."—New York Sun. PARAGRAPHLETS Better a pure heart than a princely habit. All life is a lesson that we live to enjoy but in the spirit. The heaviest part of sorrow is often to look forward to it.—Pusey. In France more than a third of the population, 34.76 per cent., live in cities. A family in Farmington, Conn., has been supported by the town for fifty years. Success in most things is in knowing how long it takes to succeed.—Montesquieu. Why is the letter I, in the word military, like the nose? Because it stands between two "it's." The intoxication of anger, like that of the grape, shows us to others, but aides us from ourselves. An old man is easier robbed than a young one, for his locks are few, and his gait is generally broken. Ever since Rebecca met Jacob at the well, mothers have been taking their marriageable daughters to watering places. It is said that people who change their minds often never get a better one. They are, perhaps, not to blame for trying. There is a club in Penang, on the west coast of the Malay peninsula, composed of Chinese who hold debates in English. In Ireland an acre comprises seventy-eight hundred and forty square yards, while in Scotland sixty-one hundred and forty go to the acre. An Golden Opportunity DOES not come to every mortal but once. Here is one, however, which every subscriber and friend who have followed the fortunes of THE COLORED AMERICAN will appreciate. The year 1900 will be a remarkable one in many respects. America is making history at a rapid pace and the colored people are keeping up with the procession. In fact, they are fairly surpassing themselves. It is the purpose of The Colored American for 1900 to excel itself in in every way. The object of the management is to print more news and to get it up in a better form and in a more readable and attractive way. The columns will teem with the news, the doings, and the achievements of the colored people everywhere. Suitable and gilt-edged illustrations will be profusely used when the occasion requires. As an inducement to all of the old subscribers and to secure as many new ones as possible, the management has decided to reduce the subscription price of The Colored American for the next fifteen (15) days from two dollars per year to one dollar per year. This proposition will hold good for fifteen days only, or until February 5th. At the expiration of the fifteen days the original price of two dollars will be restored. It is hoped that each and every subscriber will take advantage of this one-dollar rate and that they will not only send in their own subscriptions but will make an effort to induce a few of their friends and acquaintances to pay one dollar and take advantage of the reduction price. Those who are in arrears may pay the old bill if paid within these fifteen days at the rate of one dollar per year. This reduced rate will not permit any co missionagents and the full amount of one dollar must be sent. It is the sincere wish of the management that every subscriber take advantage of this offer. Remember you have only two weeks in which to take advantage of this low rate. 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Terms, $3 a by all newsdealers. 206 41 Street, Near Maryland avenue Hway, New York Washington, D.C. Rooms 50 Cents and $1.00. CHR. XANDER His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, his own pressing, allows double dilution in the drinking glass and remains as vinous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he sells at $1 a gallon, 50c the half gallon, Chr. Xander's Rye Whiskies at 75c, 65c, 60c and 50c the full quart, are free from fusel poison of some age, kept in heated storage, and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally so his Brandies, Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them ever cause a headache. He has an array of ever so many standards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his cellars and warehouse. Remember the ```markdown ``` --- 909 Seventh Street N. W. Number 909. No branch houses. 18 Washington, D. C. B.A.WAGGAMAN&Co. ...Best Shoe Made for the Money.... Every Pair Guaranteed ONE PRICE, $3.50 Pullman House Meals 15 and 25 Cents. At All Hours. Newly Furnished Rooms Convenient to car lines. JOHNF. DADE, Manager. W. H. FISHER .Dyer and Cleane 709 9th St. n. w. 407 14th St. n. w. Telephone 1152 --- THREE EMINENTNEGROES. Graphically Portrayed by Eminent Scholars for the Edification of Bethel Literary's Cultured Following. Bethel Literary and Historical Association had a banner meeting Tuesday evening. Three graphic pictures of of "Great Men of African Descent," were drawn by three of the race's best J. PROF. J. W. CROMWELL. known and best equipped writers, scholars, literateurs and speakers. Mr. J. W. Cromwell, a close and accurate student of race history and a personal friend of the "Great Commoner" gave a new and original treatment of "Fredriek Douglass." Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, with delightful expression, graceful diction, rare grasp of the author's spirit and purpose, analyzed the character of productions of "Alexander J. Dumas" Mr. L. M. Hershaw, whose platform utterances always abound with a mint of reliable information, pithily put and logic as clear as a bell, initiated the audience into the mysteries surrounding the literary history of "Darkest Russie," and unravelled the tangled skim which bound up the life of "Alexander Seagerith Pushkin," the "Black Byron" of the realm of the Zar. Miss Fannie Bostic contributed an artistic piano solo. Seldom has so much that is valuable been condensed into one hour and a half's delivery, and rarely have facts even of vast import, been so attractively garbed as upon this occasion. Bethel and President Richards have every reason to be proud of the magnificent educational work that is being done, and the people by their presence, show that they are daily appreciative. President Richards is giving Washington the advantage of his twenty five years of study and experience, and his brilliant administration will be long remembered. 14 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. WANTED TO KNOW. What has become of Col. M. M. Holland. Who will be McKinley's running mate. Who will be principal of the colored Manual Training School. What is Governor Smith, of Maryland going to do for his faithful "Negro allies." If Mr. Resolution Payne is "hossing" for another bout with his Negro fellow partisans. If anybody will quit the earth on account of doubt as to the century they are living in. If there is to be any resurrection for one Lloyd Lowndes, sometime governor of the state of Maryland. If Senator Cullom isn't playing in great luck to have comparisons instituted between him and John Riley Tanner. Why more of our race do not open their purses to Tuskegee, and help to complete that necessary $500,000 endowment fund. Why high-salaried government employees are slower than a street-cleaner about paying a newspaper, or most any other just bill. If Editor Fortune and President Mc Kinley "swapped yarns" and bridged the chasm, during the former's dash to the White House. If paragraphers haven't about reached the conclusion that references to Senator Beveridge's youthful appearance have ceased to be funny. If Col. L. M. Saunders isn't about the right to represent the Caucasian element of the District of Columbus at the Philadelphia convention. If Editor Steward intends to call a meeting of the National Press Convention at Philadelphia on the day following McKinley's renomination. Why people are slow to express approval when a paper compliments them, but so quick to threaten the editor when their short comings are exposed. Why Banker Isaac H. Smith refuses to unbosom his political secrets now, and permits himself to lose a golden opportunity to reclinch his claim to originality. If a suffrage system can be devised here so that the number of votes cast for a delegate will not be in excess of all the inhabitants of the District—including men, women, children, dogs and Chinese. Subscribers who are in arrears and who desire to pay their honest debts will take advantage of the one dollar rate and send it within the next fifteen days. Delinquent subscribers may never have such an opportunity again. Miss Chase Discourse's Upon "Home-" "Home and its Influences" was the subject of an admirable paper read at the Congressional Lyceum last Sunday by Miss Lulu Chase, of Garnett School. Miss Chase showed that she was perfectly familiar with her subject and handled it in a manner that evoked many sincere compliments. The paper was discussed by Hon. John P. Green, Miss Emma F. G. Merritt, Supervising Principal of Public Schools; Mr. C. L Marshall, Lieut. R. E. Toomey, Prof. N. E. Weatherless, Rev. Williams, of S. C.; Mrs. Daniel Murray, and Dr. Richardson. The discussion was interspersed with a selection by the Amphion Glee Club, Prof J. Henry Lewis, director. Solo "The Palms" by Mr. Winston Hayne, and a humorous recitation by Dr. E. Q. Garnes. HAIR-HEALTH. The sale of three million bottles of this elegant hair dressing in the United States and Great Britain in 1898 proves surpassing merit. LARGE 50c. BOTTLES. FREE SOAP Offer and take to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large box of HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c. cake of DR. HAY'S HAIR-FINA SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion. Bath cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to sell by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and 3 bottles, $1.50. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HAIR Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make More Profit on Inferior Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH HARFINA SOAP WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. 1400 14th st. n. w., MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCRAFT, 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOOGILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. ave.; L. K Ests. s. e.; TSUCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOR CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & N. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, P BRACE, 30th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P and R. I. ave.; GOSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1 and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McG sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, I Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14 h st., Hurlebaush, 14th & V sts. & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts. AP Offer Drawing list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S cake of DR. HAY'S HAIRFINA MEDICATED house for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed for shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. press prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Realters Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: 1st st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. 2ND IELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. 3rd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE-ve. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT MANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. 4TH TTS, 4th and Mass. ave.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and 775 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st. 5TH T. n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts., W sts. n. w.; OGRAM. Penn. ave. and 13th st. 6TH; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. 7TH and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts., and 5th N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and OS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st., s. e. 8TH st., Hurlebaush, 14th & V sts. n. w., McGlue, 4th st., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. FREE SOAP Offer and take to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c. cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement 3 bottles, $1.50. Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH HARFINA SOAP at then stores only WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE-SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa ave. n. w.; WEISS. 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w.; GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. ave.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E sts. s. e.; TSOHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st.; CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM. Penn. ave. and 13th st.; BRACE, 30th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st. s. e. Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14th st. Hurlebaush, 14th & V sts. n. w. McGlue, 4th & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. $1.00----ONLY----$1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous "School History of the N. CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by B. Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown ki led at the cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Row Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag. The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles. Roosevelt, and many of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—An Gomez. Miss Giseros, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Gunbar.—"Eddie" Savoy outwitte the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington—Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading to e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the la War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, an nla, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the M mand of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the co Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." A Little," Mailed Free. the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San ilago.—Corporal Brown kiled at his post while firing a the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill- y, Miles. Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, urban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Sunbar.—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals I Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half- tier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American GUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Mali- pilipinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- y, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown ki led at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill.—The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles. Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers.—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Gomez. Miss Ciseros, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Sunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle San's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half-to-e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agent E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON eets, Raleigh, North Carolina. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh, North Carolina. THE Adams House 582 and 584 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N. Y. 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The book is of the sort that will inspire ambition into the heart and serve to reinforce a confidence of continued perseverance to those who are doing their best to attain a foothold in self-advanement. Kansas claims to have discovered a second Paul Laurence Dunbar in the person of a young rhymester, Leon Rhodes. The Voice of Liberty, S. T. Hardiey, editor, is the suggestive title of another journalistic craft, having Leesburg, Fla., as its anchorage. "The Exponent" hailing from Columbus, Ohio, is one of the latest journalistic ventures, Charles Parker is the man to see, if you don't like the papers comment on you. The special one dollar rate for a subcription to The Colored American will last for only fifteen days. After that date the original price of $2.00 per year will be restored. Send in your one dollar now. William M. Lewis, who edits the Indianapolis Freeman, is a teacher in the colored schools of the "Hoosier" capital. He is a careful and cool headed moulder of public sentiment and an invaluable aid to Publisher Knox. The New York's number of The Automile Magazine published by the U.S. Industrial Publishing Company of New York, has made its appearance, with a new cover design by Flohri, representing Father Time in an auto mobile. Caesar Augustus Antonius Taylor, an erstwhile newspaper man, preacher and politician, is now a full fledged "medicine man." He is explaining to the people of Texas "all about their pains," and selling the Powhatan, French and African herb remedies. Negro dailies are multiplying. Its staff is as follows. The St Louis Sun, issued every day of the year is a recent entry into the hurdled arena. Aaron Jones, proprietor; F. M. Waterfield, manager and J. A. McCullaugh, local editor. The Sun ought to be able to THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. shine lustriously in such a live town as St. Louis. We are publishing all sorts of books, in these piping times. Among the new books by Negro author is "The Waiters' Manual" written by W. Forrest Cozart headwaiter at the Spaulding House, Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Cozart has given the most of his life to hotel work, and is therefore as authority in business. The book is intelligently written, one of the most interesting chapters dealing with the tipping problem. The Omaha Progress and The Kansas City Rising Sun seems to enjoy reading The Colored American. They show excellent taste—and there are others. The papers mentioned quote The Colored American frequently and liberally, but let it be said, they never fail to give due and proper credit. They set a high example for several contempora The new Baltimore Afro-American is a "beauty" and is stronger for its absorption of the Ledger. Editor Murphy has made the Afro-American respected everywhere, and despite tempestuous weather has kept the gallant craft afloat for eight years-a longer continuous period than has been the fortune of any other Maryland Negro weekly to enjoy. We occasionally "break a lance" with our Friend Murphy on broad issues, but he has brain big enough to respect differences of opinion, and never substitutes abuse for argument. We congratulate our esteemed Baltimore contemporary. We are pleased to learn from the Tuskegee Student that Mr. Emmet J. Scott, private secretary to Prof. Booker T. Washington, at the latter's request has been taking a ten day's vacation and spending the time with relatives and friends at his old home, Houston, Texas. The Texas papers record the fact that "Scotty" had a great time, and enjoyed every moment of his stay. He was feted and banqueted at every turn, and the freedom of the town was cordially placed in his possession. The best estimate of what a man is furnished by one's home community, when he returns from a successful conquest among foreigners. According to The Student, Mr. Sco t's duties as private secretary are arduous and responsible; and, unlike most of the teachers and officers at Tuskegee, he gets no vacation during the summer. Last summer, during Mr. Washington's absence in Europe, the duty of looking after his large correspondence and many other duties of the Principal devolved upon Mr. Scott. He, therefore, has had a very busy year and was fairly entitled to the vacation which he has just concluded. It must be quite apparent to all who come in contact with him that Mr. Scott is a very efficient man in his place—a man of excellent judgment, patient, painstaking, faithful, and industrious. The Principal could not have made a better selection. Those who know him at Tuskegee, especially those who are associated with him, are delighted to know that he spent such a very pleasant and profitable vacation. CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets REGULATE THE LIVER A. H. Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do, Mrs. Mary Miller. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN--MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Corpaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trifling with human life, Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a lin ment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. 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He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years' practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fall. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this (christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn. August, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2987 Atlantic Avenue. 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A symposium to be presented by Bethel Literary and Historical Association will treat of "Animals and Their Functions in the Development of Civilization." Miss Frances A. Riley, the energetic insurance agent and well known factor in Washington literary life, has returned from a pleasant sojourn in Richmond, Va. Metropolitan A. M. E. church will give its pastor, Rev. J. Albert Johnson a grand anniversary reception on the evening of February 1. He finishes his twenty-fifth year in the Christian ministry. Our agents will not be allowed any commission for subscription they may take at the one dollar rate. It only applies to persons who send their money direct to the office. Agents who collect and who expect their commission must collect at the old rate of $2 per year. The Amanda Smith Industrial Orphans' Home, located just out of Chicago at North Harvey, Ill., is in a thriving condition. Mrs. Smith is a woman of energy, education and wonderful executive ability. She showed excellent judgment in choosing as her private secretary, Miss Berthenia Davis, formerly of Washington, D.C. THE COLORED AMERICAN. We were very much surprised to see the last issue of The Colored American, a secular newspaper published at the National Capital. It contained an excellent write up of Jackson, Tenn.; its colored business men; its various enterprises; its public schools, and Lane College. It contained brief biographies and cuts of Revs, I. H. Anderson and C. H. Phillips; also a write up of Prof. C. A. Leftwich, D. D. It was also a surprise to us because we knew nothing of these things until we saw the paper. It was all worked up while we were visiting the fall conferences. The American certainly stole a march upon us this time. But we are not surprised as Elder Cooper knows how to work surprises. We congratulate this paper upon its great business tact and enterprising methods—The Christian Index. IN TOUCH WITH THE TIMES. The Colored American, or Washington, D. 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The most elaborate almanac in the world is that issued by the Chinese government in twelve thick volumes, which gives full information as to lucky times and places for performing the acts of every-day life, which is considered an essential of success by every good Chinamen. The most curious calendar at present in use is that of the natives of Central America, where the months are only twenty days long, and are named after animals. Among most modern European ones the "Almanach de Gotha" has been longest in continuous circulation—upward of one hundred and thirty-five years. Moors Hope to Return. Visitors to Tangler and other settlements of Morocco notice the keys that are carefully kept in safety in the houses of some of the families of ancient descent. These keys belong to the houses in Spain once occupied by the Moors before their expulsion from their homes many centuries ago. 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