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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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Fe errr WONRY FOR THE COUNCIL Bruce Grit Outlines the Well-Direct ed Work of the Finance Committee and Tells How the “Sinews of War’ Can and Ought to be Raised. Albany, N. Y Special.—The Finan- cial Committee of the Afro-American Council is fortunate in baving among its many ureful and wide a-wake mem* bers, such an earnest, conscientious and intelligent gentleman as Mr. Jesse Lawson, wno is just now in co-opera tion with other members of the com‘ miitee devising ways and means by which the Council will be able to es- tabl sh to the satisfaction of all the op ponents of the progress of the Negro, the factthatit 18 on earth and hss a well defined purpose in being here, The circular appeal woich Mr, Law- son’s committee is sending our states very clearly and concisely what that purpose is, in the following terse Jan: guage: ‘‘The time is now ripe for ac tion on the part of the Afro-American Council, to justify its right to the con tioned suppert of the people, by taking steps to meet their laudable desire to teat, through the courts, the constitu’ tional provisions in force in the state of Louisiana, whereby thousands of American citizens are unjustly denied the suffrage rights guaranteed to them by the Xi Vth and, XVth amendments to the Coustitution‘of lhe United States operative solely; upon American citi- zeus of African{descent. It is not the partof free men to_tamely submit to outrage against their rights, and our fitue s\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 pro* tectlon of the same.” These are the salient points in this splendid appeal to tbe manhood and womanhood of the Negro race througheut the country, to etand up for their rights; not only to enter their protest against the infernal sod devilish machinations of our ene: mies in the South, who receive their in Spiration from the Morgans of Alabama andthe Tillmans of South Carolina. But the appeal also reminds the wordy and indignant Negro, the oratorica! Negro, the Negro who offers denuncia: ory resolutions in mass meetiags con- deunatory of these palpab’e wrongs Sgainst (he race, and gets bis name in the newspaper and buys three copies on trast. “Thatevery man and woman in sympatby with the effort to bring U Sy 5 eee = eS Ns = was e: Ly ig aT | Fe CAS ie HW jf i if 4 ag FEV SS i ae yy RN AN SS Oh " J a Z ~ AN . ae C7 GZ 7 Y a eS Ye J* NS &E ig < Wj WM LES Yj We a aes gi PRO Us a Li be Meise os Br | , hig > UNC QW \4 Yims Es iG WS i i Nh if Nica BN Hi x Bi Wee | NWS) Wi RN Win, Aik Wee NY Ve Ae Bo al Hie yk Lee | | ee Poe Ra, Yas ie HY, SES ui Wire staohs YG, 1s Fy Hey Vege Ser fh i} ViZ Gye RRR Yay Tx ie iff fh L/ } WL B73 Riis WAY RS Wy } PRES Yi Bi Gy aN), GN GS pied Bay i \ se EY YS) Wf) tia = If, Vi a ~<@s Wal: {| i SSS 4; Z HII ViZ SSS Fy IVY". f \ Vi NZ 447, Lied ae, \ 7 ii 4 j \ \ Ni y/ Wf : ae WO ri / _ ae - MOORE. D. D ENE Va BVEeg S¥be SVEN, Be Bees The Eminently Successful Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Connection. vation to the Bishopic by the Columbus Genera! Conference Universally Conseded. = before the courts the question of the validity of the constitutional provisions of the etate of Louisiana in regard to suffrage, is expected to make a liberal contribution of money for that purpose, ‘‘and to induce others to do likewlse.”’ 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 farther elucidation. The head: quarters of uf committee is at 2011 Ver- mont avenue, northwest, Washington, vb. C. and there is room enough there to store all the money that the public spirited and ratriotic Negroes of the country who are really anxious to fight the devil of oppression, may send there forthe next 865 days. If the ministers of every denomination, whose churches are supported by the people, throughout the c_untry, would set apait one Sunday to lift a collection to aid the Couneil in making the fight o! its life, a very generous sum could be raised by this method, but the average Negro preacher has so many other col: lections 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 6 to 25 cents, and send the collection to the Finance Commit- tee of the Council. Sunday school and day school children ought to be asked to give a penny ayiece 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 farnish the sinews of war. We can win it in a canter if we get togeth- er with our brains and cash, and make up our minds to put down sooundrel- ism and thugism wherever it exists and (Continued on Ninth Page. ) 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 Taesday by Senator Cullom, was the petition which was prepared and cir- culated by the “Black Man's Burden Association,’’ of which Dr. J. H, Ma- gee is president and W. G. Anderson, iisq., secretary. This Association is being early incorporated under ths laws of this State, and is largely the result of the Javor of its president, Dr. Magee has travelled far and near, and lectured constantly, telling of the aim and purpose of the ‘Black Man’s Bur- den Association.’’ It wes under his direction that the petitions were circu- lated, aud finally gathered together and bound in handsome cover. Dr, Ma- gee tells me that in this work, he has nad the assistance of a large numbe of persons, to whom he desires that full credit be giuen. And particularly be wants to thank Senator Cullom and Senator Hoar for their statements that new legislation can be effzcted. Later I shall give history of this effort in more detail. Last Sunday afternoon, Bethel church was crowded as it has never been be- fore, 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 Insur- ance” under the auspices of the ‘‘United Brotherhood,”’ a new business venture, launched here within the last month. {b was a wild desire to see the most talked of, most influential and most remarkable Negro of theday. It was a flattering recognition of Mr. Wash- ington’s plaee in the hearts of the peo- ple. ‘he 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 in- dustry, thrift and economy. And with" al, it was just thespeech that was need: ed to correct many false ideas and mis- understandings that the people had had concerning the great edncator, The daily press gave splendid accounts of the meeting, which has been the main topic of talk about town this week. When Rev. R. OC. Ransom, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, of this city, (Continued on Fourth Page.) Distingaished Members of t'e 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. Cabanise, 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 deceased 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, fills 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. 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. 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. 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GLOVES FROM $1.00 up Capital Savings -Bank- Bank open from 9 a. m. to 4:30 p.m. A A Dinner Scene From a Novel Now Nearly Ready For the Press by Bruce Grit. The following program for 1899 1900 will interest all, December 12, The Negro as a Poet, Mrs. Anna Pickett; December 19, The Negro as a Mechanic, Miss Sarah E. 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 Tammaury 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 Tam many 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 C. Ransom, 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 gener ally 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 Jawyers. 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. Batley, 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's. 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 good 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 on 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. 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. John R. Peak, Hatter AND Outfitter John R. Peak, Hatter AND Outfitter 1421 New York Ave. N. W., (Near 15th street) WASHINGTON, D. C. $3.00 GLASSES FOR $1.00. In order to introduce our New Store we will sell for a limited time only, regular $3.00 Eye Glasses or Spectacles for $1.00 Each pair accurately fitted by Expert Opticians Free of Charge and Warrnted correct and satisfactory. NATIONAL OPTICAL ASSOCIATION Manufacturing Opticians, 733 7th Street Northwest. H. D. SEDGWICK, M. D., Manager. THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Ever Made for the Hair. Look at this then at this. BEEF MARROW HAIR POMADE A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING TANZAN Will make curly hair straight. Nothing equal to it. Positively the very best preparation on the market for straightening, in vigorating and beautifying the hair. 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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. 3, 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. HAYES and LYTION Allison Sisters, Moreland, Thompson and Roberts, Ray L. Royce, Louise, Mon- trose, Maude Detty, Lizette Royce, Edyth Murray, Alice Lorsaine, 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. cmc caacaaaacasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaammcm d eA EE (S oe Forror’s Maw Bas Ph) “Jt takes all kinds of people to make « world” says an old aw. No ove can jndoree with failer authority, the truth of this asseriion, than can the news paper man He runs up against sever: 4] thousand varieties of folks 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 be ¢ istinguiahed from the ‘‘common herd 7 rhe Colored American’3 unexam pled offer of a year’s subscription for one “mesely "dollar has reached every body’s eyes or ears To the masses it came a8 «boon —like unto manna from theempy:ean Responses are coming in frem 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 ‘‘acore.” We “lose out,” after a terrific slide for the ‘thomeplate”” While 98 out of eyery huadred enjoy and appteciate honorable, clean, fear less and uptodate journalism as type fied in The Colored American, fet 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 e) 18 the mean man, Sa and after receiving Fs 7 The Colored Ameri ae can for four years un 4 YY, der repeated prom As q ises to “settle up,” Z Z gets mad because we iy Ze) refuse to carry him Eafe 2] further, and swears a Ro KS that ‘Nigger news: ay, 4 papers aint no good yy 4 fA nohow,’? and that We ih \e they shal) no longer DY ( Vy bave bis‘ support.” S } He goes around and t \ f tells his ignorant | \j f \\ gang that we don’t i = SS | | know anything a : Fest about journalism, = SS Se) =, that the dollar rate Ober is & Sigua enat We are Gong tO Peces, and that he would rather give a dollar to put us out of busines than to helpslonga creditable race enterprise. Hesays he never did like us, because We're too “‘stuck-up”? to waste onr time hanging over bars ‘and indulging in ‘bald storles besmirching Afro*Ameri* can womanhood, and running down Patriotic Negro leaders This man it 80 mean that—- He would steal coppers off a corpse’s eyes fle would waste his time talk:ng curb’ Stone politics, while hie wife takes 10 Washing to feed him. He sccepts treats, but neyer returns One. He perpetually borrows with no no" tion of paying back. Ke Lorrews The Ootored American from his thrifty, bat over-indulgent heighbor. He comes to our offee and disturbs 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 « fool wko fails to agree with bis ideas. He tries todo all the talaing at the literary, and mak¢s his auditors weary. He accepts office 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 pocrites. 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 ihe hope of securing the dismaizsal of a Negro employee. He prefers to worry people seeking an office to which he has no claim, to doing legitimate work that is kindly offered bim. | In fact the Mean Man is a ‘‘dead beat”? and whether he wears broad’ cloth or homespun, whether he resides in ‘‘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] feilow who is al! smiles, profuse in compliments, willing to treat us to anything in sight—bu wont pay an honest bill. When he hears of the dollar rate, he slaps us or the back, jars our spine and exclaim: 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 ot one solitary dollar, nor does he take the hint and pay that old four dollar: 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 pocketbook 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 of the $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 goverm 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- Jy assures you that he wont have any: thing but the best. e ier of the colored bank when the check book in his pocket bears the name of a Caugggign institution. 1 us to a course dinner and whea Wé"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 coes not pay! fay A, i | » ig i i IS \\ \\\\h { \y BA dey YZ The Enthusiastic Man. Here you have them—a precious pair! They have 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 at he goes, tells the truth andstands for patriotic, lofty:minded citizenship. The Colored American is optimistic. We believe in the people. A few may err all the time, all may err some of the time, but the concentrated common sense of the mass, under normal 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. NOTICE!!! ' Given Away!!! The Colored American will be sent to any new, or any old subscriber forone year for one dol: lar, if money is sert to this office on or before February 5th After that date the subscription price will be $200. 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All leading brands of wine liquors and cig ars, imported and domes.ic. Ladies and Gentiemen’s Cafe 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. 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Why take chances on a change, especially when the alternativeis Joho Riley Tanner, who permitted Negroes to be shot down at Pana and Virden while trying to earn an humble liveli- hood. Senator Cullom has done and ie ying his utmost to have the election frauds of the South to the end that the public consclence may be aroused, and an equitable system of suffrage estab- lished, Senator Cullom will eucceed bimeelf. ‘he Negro should commence organizing in his interest at once, and see to it that no slip is made. What has become of Aldrict Le wie’ 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 Neverthe less and not-with-standiag, the energetic Daniel Marray is very mucbly ‘‘in it.” Messrs, Charles Banks of Clarksdale, aud W, E. Mollison of Vicksbnrg, two prominent colored men of Mississippi, have been confirmed as census super- visors for the Third and Seventh Mis- sissippi distriete. The Mississippi legislature met on (be 2ad inst., at 12 o’clock, with not a single Negro to place at the feet of thie august body the claims of the race. Veuily, something is rotten in other places than Denmark. Hiram R, Revele, of Miesissippi was tue first Negro United States Senator, while Joseph H. Rainey was the firet Negro member of the House of Repre- sentatives, Mr. Revels was admitted Fobruary 25, 1870 and Mr, Rainey was admitted December 12, 1871. rhe republican State executive com- iitee of North Carolina has decided tc oid the state convention at Raleigh on May 2. The republicans and populists ave agreed to fuse against the pro- posed suffrage amendment. Shose who say that Committeeman Chase will locate all the polling places 10 the Bee office, and appoint himeeli sole judge, inspector and clerk of elec tion, probab!y,do not know what they re Lalking abont, Obase would rather ive the boys “a race for their money’ (han to grasp ‘a cinch” cf such an “easy”? order, Lyons, Cheatham and Green are ¢ es 2. 2. £6. ce eee eee Thoc Lyons, Cheatham and Green are 8 d trio for the race to tie to. They are administration men, but they are fret, race men—and they are doing an cellent work in keeping the adminis: tration headed squarely toward the THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. 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 [t is noticeable that he holds many curbstone chats with sundry gentle- men, known to the chmmunity as out and out, uncompromising, middle-of the road Carsonites [ft is likewise noticeable that his conversation con- sists largely of gestures, winks and signs. What is the Tall Sycamore up to, is the mystery that is worrying those outside the charmed circle. ©, M. Ferguson is ‘some punks” in Texas politics 3%. L. Smith, W. B, King, W. Edgar Easton, Thede Baugh mau and Rodgers McDonald and Ma jors and all that “push’’ set a warm pace, bus “Smiling Charlie’ seems to be able to hold his own in any compa- ny. Astate so fullof brainy men, as Texas fe, is bound to show up some lurid effects. The colored peopleshould beable to name the national commit: teeman and thereisno reason why they should not have the state ehairman- ship, as they represent nine-tenths of the republican party. The Republican Leader, after con- gratulating its colored brethren in Mis* sissippi upon securing two census su- pervisors, takes occasion to offer re- gretful acknowledgment that itis the fault ofa ‘single’ colored man in Georgia that the Negro failed to bag at least one of the eleven supervisors al- lotted to that state.—We are sorry the usually astute Georgia leadera could not ‘and any one, after the Wright fi- asco, but itis 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 republi- vans are down on the Negro. We are free to confess that since the republi- can party gets about 2,000,000 of Negro votes at every election, that it 1s in very taste for republican office holders to sneer at them in all their talk about the race. —Department News-Eagle. If apy of them are “down upon the Negro”’ they had better “get up off of bim” between now and next fa!! or some of the back counties will be heard from. The appearance of Hon. Jodson W. Lyons in this city causes bis friends to look at each other and remark in ap undertone of bis unquestionably Wash: ingtenian looks. There isa weaitii of flesh added to his physique and an agili- ty to his motive power tbat marks this busy man’s make-up. Mr. Lyons is one of the most prominent men of the hour, who fs adding to his prestige a A CAKE OF COMPLEXION SOAP WITH EVERY BOTTLE OF MYSTIC FACEZBLEAOH. SoPT STRAIGHT AND a= = GLOSSY HAIR Ce produced by the use of ey . 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It has positively cured in a short time many who were bed-ridden for years; others whocould 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” itively cures the following diseases: RHEUMATISM, NEURAL- GIA, 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 oat — doses) prepaid by Mail or Express, $1.00, or six bottles for $5.00. Sample bottles, regular price, 2oc., but for the next thirty days from the date of this paper, we will send sample bottles upon receipt of 10c. each. No one can appre- ciate this wonderful remedy until they try it. Write to-day. Agents wanted. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE COMPANY, 160-164 E. Lake Street, Chicago, UL MOLADDEN BRos. Latrobes, Ranges, Furnaces, Tinning and Heating, Root Repairing and Painting @ specialty. | Mantels and Hearth, Satisfaction guaran- teed. 1841 SEVENTH STREET N. W a DEALER IN Fine Wines and Ligqours Importers, Rectifier and Whole- sail and Retail. Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventhh Street Northwest, Washington, D, OC, eee = | WiLL SUSTAIN YOUNGBLOOD the Admlrable Leadership of Alabama’s National Commltteeman Satisfactory to the Real Republicans of ols State—Sound pou Every current Issue. Hon. William: Youngblood, of Ala~ paws, the capable and efficient Third Auditor of the Treasury and the ac ;nowledged leader of the republicans of bis scate, 18 too well known through ont ths couatry as a sterlisg and pro gressive republican to require an im- troduction to our readers. A delegation of ppablicans from Alabama came to thi eity a few days ago,1t issald for the ~. WM as “ \ eae ga \\ eS ie ie ml Mes Aili a ee be \ heh eae a TERS ae \ YW SSO INN ih] N LAWS yy | SUES Ar | HON. WM. YOUNGBLOOD. purpose of trying to diacredit him with the sdministration and the leaders of the republican party. They might ae 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 exe: cutive ability and the generally satie~ factory manuer in which he has per- formed his duties, have merited the commendation and respect of every chief of the Treasury Department. It was Col, Youngbleod’s able argument against the Payne resolution before the National Committee that did much to turn the tide and save the republicans ofthe South from being deprived of thelr proper representation in the na- tional republican convention. He is be- ing 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 oflice seekers. It must be done bymen who cherish the time honored principles of the party, and who are Wilingto stand up for national honor sud Luman rights, Col, Youngblood isone ofthe most substantial friends the colored man has in public life, and curpeople never forget their friends when storms come. iu 1895, in the state convention, held in the city of Moutgomery, the follow’ ing res lution was adopted es the law ofthepary, and it is this rule that Co. Youngblood insists that the party Should adnere to: Beir Risonvep, That the republi- cénsof Alsbama, In convention as” fembled, declare, asthe future policy ofthe party, in so much as refers to the chairman ef the State Executive Commitiee, that the chairman elected Sy ius convention shall be eligible to ‘e'ele\ion once only, and his succes’ Sore shail serve as above defined. By resson of certain issues in which THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. § the Negro is deeply interested, the South is to play a most important part in the campaiga this year. Propositions of various Eiads will be offercd in Con: gress to break up the practice of mob violence, to reform the labor systems and to regulate cuffrsge on an equitable basis. These questions, to be setiled permancn ly, must be setiled right, and must be met in a calm and judicial spirit. It is eesential tothe Negro and to the nation that thereins of govern: ment be kept in firm and reliable bands., aud that no risk betaken witha ieadership the! is untried acd inex perienced. Col. Y.bngblood is sound uponevery question of the hour effect ing our people. The repudlicans of the South «ccupy the center ofthe stage, aad to preserve tbe organiza ion aad make ita power for good in sirengthening and sustaia’ ing the wise policies of the national adwinisiration, men ike Col Young- blood sould be giventhe hearty sup- port ofevery member ofthe party in the siate, Alabama is ove of the mot presperous and progressive common. Wealths below the Mason’s ana Dixon's line aud her citizens will ‘‘clineh’’ their hold upon the emmence they have geined by coeatinuing Col Youngblocd ai the helm, and by reaffirming their loyalty to the high standard of leader ship he has set up. MONEY FOR THE COUNCIL, (Continued from Firat Page.) operates egainst Negrocs in this coun try. If this effort to break the force of the Louisiana franchise isws, ends in a fizzle, then we deeerve to be disfran- chised everywhere in the South, that’s all. Wecan raise $50,000 to $100,000 by the methods I have here outlined with out feeling it, ia less than three moaths and with this sam or sums we can make it very interesting for Southern uuilifiers 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 eveniog a colored church on Cedsr street, where a grand rally was in pro. gress. In about thirty-five miau esthe brethren and sisters deposited over $600 on the table in dollar bills, halves, quarters, dimes and nickels, with the usual amount of pennies and susperder buttens. What that congregation did then, It, and other congregations throughout the country can do now, even though they do noi raise such a large sum, The cause that needs de: fending, needs cash, and if we show a disposition to raise it among ourselves the white man, who is mighty clan: nish and very human, will have a great deal more respeci for us than he will haveif we ask him tocontribute 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 eo, 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 talx more elo quently over bis 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 cne state, ora halfdozen, and makes no concerted effort to regain them, he discovers to those who are systematically plotting and scheming to make him a nonenti: ty in law, and in fact his absolute un- worthiness to possess them, If, on the other hand, the bootblack, bodcarrier, washerwomap; the echool teacher, clerk and Negro public official unite on common ground with their mites and dollara to fight these devils to a flaish, 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 morsi and substantial support in our effort to preserve to our- selves and our posterity the glorious heritage of civil and potitical liberty. Phis, in my humble cpinion, should be the attitude of every Negro who has avy influence with the masses of the race. The conservation of the rights ot the people tranecends every other ques- tion and wesuouid get together instant: er. Am I right? fo order to strengthen ihe hands of Congressntan Whi.e wicse anti‘lynch: ing bill i? pow before, or soon to be presented to Ccngre:s, every Negro clergyman ihroughout the country and every Negro organization of whatever name or character snould seid at once io Mr White & pet tion asking for the passage of the bili. ibs form of the petition should be about as follows: We, tne undersigned citizens of (same of state) earnedtily pray your honoratle bodies to make the act of iynehing,acrime against the United States, to provide for its commission the sternest pains and penalties, and to empower ihe Piesident of the United S.ates to make it his daty to inteivene whenever aod wherever ceeessary, with the arm d forces of the nation to prevent the commission ofthis atrocious crime, and to rescue any person or persons from uny mob, in any staie mn the Uiion. (Here let follow in a few shor!, terse seutonces, the reasons for your opposition to mob and lynch law and wisd up with a rmquest for the passage of Congressman White’s bill, which exacily flis the case) Make a little sacrifice of time and get your members to sign this petition immedi- ately aller your church service, lodge or club meeting. Pat the petition in an envelope ands ndit to Hon. Geo. H. White, M. U., Heuse ot Repre:entativee Washingion, D.C. Ifthe Negroes in every state will do this, they will fiad that Congrees will reepect the right of petitioners who have votes and licten to Mr, White’s argument against the lynching evil, with a great deal more attention than it wil) when it discovers that his race is not behind him. If you’ve got any manhood or interest in the Negro, get behind Congressman White. Siand by him loyally. He’sno coward nor ¢raven, and if he can know that you are with bim to a map, he will show you he has the ccurage and the ability to defend you in the forum of the nation, a3 uo Negro representa’ tive ever has since the days of the elo. quent and brainy Niliott of South Caro lina. Have we got time to go at the epemy in a prac ical, metbcdical and aggressive mannel? Ob yes, we’vegot plenty of time. All we need is the will and the inclination. How many of ue will wake the sacrifice, God only knows, but I hopeevery Negro in this SANITARIUM AND INFIRMARY Louisville Cosmopolitan Sanitarium and Infirmary. Incorporated under Kentucky laws, Favorably located; under management of regular physi- cians, maleand female. Faradization, Massage, Hot Alr, ete., can be kad. Special attention in separate building to diseases of women and maternity cases. Trained nurses of either sex Address J. W. Mason Secre:ary Louis yille Cosmopolitan Infirmary, Louis ville; Ky eee a ne eee Oe Dress-Making. 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Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno. graphic work satisfactorily poems: at reasonable rates by the Misses Dor- sey, Room 8, Le Droit Bui!ding, Corner 8th and F street northwest. FOR SALE. S@-FORSALE An elegant ladies’ bicvele Stern make, 99. The best American make Price $75.'0.Can be bought cheap by applying at this offce at once. It is brand new and in the box as it came from the factory. Oall or address 459 C st. n. Ww. Afflicted Pirate Stress iced Potaos, Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, Varicocele, ete. send for Sworn Testimonials and Book “ Troth” t Prof. G. F. THEEL, M. D.,| 604 North Sixth St, Philadatpats, \, Pa. Positively the enly specialist In wy alt lates lo eure uven theugh the most celebrated speo- | jalists failed. Freeh eases cured in 4 to 10 days.Hours9-3.6. tion. Uses your votes and your infla‘ ence as aclub, as John Boyle O'Reilly long ago aduised and you will be able to have passed 1n Congress any bill affecting your interest you want. Sen* timent tothe dogs! Stand by your race and your rights. If you do not, you won’t have influence enough to elect a dog:catcher. Bruce Grit, Prot. Terrell at Second Baptist. The Second Baptist Lyceum reopens to-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o’clock and the newly installed administration will perform 1 first service, The speaker of the day will be Prof. Robert H.Ter- rell, principal of the Wasbington High School, whose theme will be ‘‘The Col: ored Volunteer.”” Prof. Terre] 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, Sup;le’ mentary to the oration will be musical selections by Mr. Winston D. Payne, Mr. James F. Walker, Miss Beatrice Jones and Mies Lilian V. Green, to- gether with chorus singing under direc: tion of Prof. Benj. Washington. Recorder H. P. Cheatham has re turned from a busimess trip to his home in North Carolina, 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. Ave. Washington, D.C Anson S. Taylor, Pres. 1213 F St. N. W. Justice of the Peace and Comm'r of Deeds Samuel H. Walker, V. Pres. and Sec'y 458 La. Ave., dealer in Real Estate. B. B. Whalen, 458 La. Ave. John N. Walker, . 458 La. Ave. Home Office: 458 Louisiana Avenue Rooms 11 and 12. WASHINGTON, D.. 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CRODIE, CASH OR Furniture, Carpets, CREDIT Stoves, Mattings, &c THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.0. £37 2 + xOP US A POSTAL CARD “you are going out of town You have a guest visiting you, Your pastor 18 g1ven a reception, you are managing a coxcert, You or your friends are ill, An heir is born imto your house- sold A meeting for a specific purpose is salled, Your pastor preaches an exception- aly good sermon, You buy a piece of property, You are appointed to an office, You know auything of general in- terest, drop us a card, briefly stating be facts. (ity Paragraphs. pnce of The Colored American will be ove dollar per year, Those who know » good thing when they see it will send in this amount by return mail, Dr M. L. Tyree has returned to the A fair is im progress at Odd Fellow’s mall. Miss Sallie B, Hatchett, of Baltimore was in tne city last week, Mr, O. J. Pickett, of the Government printing Office is taking a course in law. Miss Mae Jones, the elocutionist, is rapidly recovering from a throat affec: tion. Dr, Lucy E. Moten contemplates vis" iting the Paris Exposition in July or August. Violinist Joseph H. Douglass will be interestiogly represented at the Paris Exposition. Rey. D. E. Wiseman, pastor of the Charch of Oar Redeemer, recently lost an intant son. Dr. £. J. Bamfield has been spend- ing a few days in Baltimoze, the guest of Dr. E. J. Wheatley. Benjamin H. Snell is on trial fer the murder of little Louisa Weisenberger, Inssnity is the defense. Messrs. George Watkins and Walter Mabamuith were the guests of rela- tives in Baltimore this week, ir. J. A, Andrews manager of the \\th sireet Employment Bureau, is at his desk agai, after a month’s fliness. Sethel Literary meets at Andrew Raokin Memorial Chapel next Tues- cay evening, Dr. J, E. Rankin speaks on ‘Wendell Phillips.” Health for 10 cents, Oascareta make ‘ic bowels and Kidneys act naturally, destroy maicrobes, cure headaches, bil- ‘cusness and constipation. Rey. Dr, Lane, [srael’s new pastoz, “as maade @ most favorable impression ‘pon bis econgregatioa. Large crowds ‘semble at both services to hear him "d tor J. H, Marpby, of The Balti- © Afro-American Ledger, was in vu last week. It looks as he will be ‘“< next secretary of the A. M. E. Sun a chool Union, ur, W. T. Mesagd bas resumed bis * -y Washington letters in the Dallas “.) Express. Editor Kin® is to be “--statula’ed upon services of this tal- «-'-c and entertaining writer. ‘uorrow afternoon at Congressional ‘--cum, Prof. J. D. Baitimore, assise ‘<C principal of the Manual Training ~ col, will. deliver an address entitled © New Factor in Education.” ‘cy. O. M, Waller, rector of 8t. “c's 18 prepaicing to preach his ‘b anniversary sermon. Due notice ‘ibe given, These are annual re “ous and reminiscent treats. “or the next fifteen days the sub- Ee oe eS FSS. S088 who Enow a good thing when they see it "ll send 1k this amount by return mail. The congregation of Louis Chapel, 14th and Cetreets, northwest, are wor- shipping in their new edifice. The pastor, Rev. J. R. White, deserves great credit for his masterly work in erect ing the building on such short notice. | The trustees of 19th Street Eaptist church presented their pastor, Rev. W. | 4. Brooks, with a handsome fifty. five dollar suit. The trimmings were of the very finest texture and the fit was per- fect. It was made by A. H. Cooper, the expert tailor. There will be @ 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 epeaks 2 glowing terms of the generous hos- | pitality shown him by many Washing- tonians during his recent visit. Mr. ‘Brown proved himself to be a gentle- man of furce, character and personal magnetism, and richly deserves all the honors showered upon him. The Temple Index, published week- ly in the interest of the University Park Temple, is a neat hittle contribution to locai 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. Obild and Mr. Edward Knight, Mrs. Louisa Smith, representing a section of the Woman’s Guild, directed @ very successful cantata Tuesday evening of last week ot St. Luke’s P. E. church. The children showed thorough training, andthe music was rendered with unually fine expression. Mrs. Smith ie one of our most careful and painstaking managers, and her ‘entertainments never fail to give satis: taction. At a meeting of the Washington Permanent Chorus held Tuesday night cl last week, all of fast years officers were re-elected. Director Hofiman re- | ported satisfactory rogress as being made by the Damrosch Sight Singing Class. Secretary Elmer Pettiford an- nounced that arrangements had been completed for the concert at Baltimore which will take place goon. Mr. W. A. Joiner and bisefficient staff are entitled to much paise for the mag- nificent manner in which they served the dinner tendered by the local Afro- American Council to the visiting dele. gates tothe national meeting a few days ago. Mr. Joiner spsred no pains to please, and the strangers greatly en- joyed the well-prepared viands, Jeaving with a high opinions of Washington’s | representative catering establishment. | The svatement in a local “be dome’ dal” that Mr. Hopewell H. Darneille is 4 democrat will be news to most people a es H. V. CASHIN, WM. T. ANDERSON, ARTHUR M. BROWN Ree’r U.8, 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 vente for copy of third and improved edition of tbe Tenth Cav. alry Souvenir a gem of latter day advanced art, containing 40 pages of dis- tinctively life-like portraitures and graphic illustrations of men and inci- dents 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 ot Ninth Cavalry is in course of preparation. Agents wanted. | Send $2 00 for ‘ Under Fire with 10th United States Cavalry.” TS TOTES OTE POT ESS Ao Od aS BURRS ete Roms Pete tate PTO GRAY’S. ICE CREAM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. .. 1505 M ‘iain Ww. MME. DAVIS ‘ x Pe l Ge « a\\ Yy HS ESS Wane, 82.7278 NN Pills Wiad 7 FI ES en Vl Pn ae = Y i A/yt \ “f {i \ \a Ai 4 | oa th NSW te ‘ey kl Ni “iN ae (i we Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Telis about busimess, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Ke- unites theSeparated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st.n, w., Washington, D. ¢ HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS RRR RR eee € s O] pe Cuore ah te ee ents (bal Hier aes eaieeeccl iaiient sia) ee ee ect a Uvinial eae ayy AMTICO oa mil Enea << Sees acters ; ‘WasninaTeon DA. Rates $2 60 to $4 per day on American plan and $1 up on European plan. G. KF. SHutT, Manager. 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Price, 25 Gsn!: © acan atall drug stores, or sant by mail to€ any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps © or silver, Address, NELSON AVG CO., ¢ Richmond, Va. 4¢-Big Money for Ageais. © Write for Terms. 4 prcecersesn GFEEEC EEE EEE EES: i) ® +i) DR, HENRY'S Gas : ee” BLOOD TEA. ‘ For Constipation, Bilidusnessy indigestion Sick Headaché apd all disordery * d “of the stomach and Liver, SOCCCCEEEESEEECE GCEEEEEE EEE CEECEE CEE Brewi Brewing Brews the purest Beer on the Wash - ington Market. The highest chemical authoriiy in the district of Columbia, after ap 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 uf which is based our opposition, we bave the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brew masters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions, We will be glad to show all, ABE KING, Sec’y and Treas, E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen’l Mgr. Sw $10.00 TO $30.00 Pee i) ef , Ww i Sy i] peasy cet tines i \ 5 Ee raining MACHINE OUT BY Le }} eee CA You'Gan Mako Money WN baeeaeees We furnish Talking Max p chine, Advertising Posters, Admission Tickets and Book of Instructions telling you how to conduct the bust ness, how to make $16, 00 to 30.00 every day. MACHINES 85, $10 AND $12; ExniBiTiON OUTFITS, $23.76. oy a ls Address Sears, Roebuck & Go. (Ine.), 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 Te d 5 eN ‘ny INDUSTRIAL ARENAS The largest grain vessel ever DUI, Sane ‘been comple ed at Chicago, 43¢ feet long, draft 24 fe:t. Within six months Buffalo will be electrically lighted with light from power at Niagara Fa'ls. 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 telng built over the Mississippi at that joint. The iron and steel makers are buster 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 Alex- endria. 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 Phiadelphia. here is a rumor that prices iy bicycles will take another tumble befors sum- mer, Invention has now gone so far that hot rolled seamless steel tubing 8 in- ches 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 ne- gotiating 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 cen. The London Underground Electric Railway Company had to come all the way to the little town of Franklin tin western Pennsylvania to buy 1,000,000 pounds of castings, the heaviest of ¥ h will weigh thirty tons. The Russian governmeut wants to buy enough aluminum to make 300,000 pleces of kitchen ware for its soldiers. Each soldier will then carry his kit- chen on his back, aleng with bis bed- room and parlor. ‘The volume of Lisiness thus far this has been larger by far than the same time last year. A greater expan- £ s now in sight. Retailers have eajoyed a good winter’s trade and wholesalers and jobbers are industri- ously pushing out for summer business. The Carnegie Company make 2,250,- 000 tons of pig iron per year out of a toral of 12,500,000 tons now being mada Mo: ast furnaces are to be built, twe Youngstown, Ohio. The Westing- ‘ companies at Pittsburg are ¢ with orders. A new company 's olcanized at Pittsburg to manufac- ture machinists tools. Wall paper makers count on advan- bg prices, Wool buying will soon be- sn in earnest. Lumber dealers have begun to sell in big lots of building & Leather manufacturers say pric- *s bave advanced a trifle. Cotton is mal k at all shipping points. The fe is (hat the masses who wear Cott soods have not been able te taoney for extra clothes after . £ cost of table living. ,,.°, imagine we have about all the ae ‘nd on the western continent. secre is Columbia, a little patch in the /thern part of South America. It is : : umes as large as Pennsylvania, ee ) square miles. It deserves ofa @ museum, for it has every o. 2 Sf ciate from the Frigid zone | _ \S Hountain tops that hide them- ®Ves in the blue vault of the Tesceanal wil 40e ing of alae eect Our bea thing of value and of tone dol- tecisl offer of fifteen days ara well as ltr per vear gives the poores ical an op: the Wiseet and most econom! journal Dortunit y to get the best emis one bublished at the very small pr ollar per year, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. AD. WRITERS AND THE WAR | ©0000000000000000000006 Prevailing Topic of the Time. The war has been quite as prominen a feature of the advertising columns c* cewspapers all over the country as o! the news pages. It isn’t strange, fo. advertisement writers keep im touct with the predominant news topics o the day, which furnish the best ma terial for the exercise of their ingenu ity. When the Klondike was discov ered, “gold,” “nuggets,” “rich strikes and similar words and phrases headec the advertising columns as well as th: news stories, but these are all droppec now for the up-to-date war expressious The most common phrases are “wa: on prices,” ‘Victory over our competi tore” and “Wanted, ten thousand yoi untleers—to buy our goods,” the last four words being in small type, ot course. “Manila has fallen, aid se tave our prices,” is another. About in the same class are these: ‘War is noi & new experience for us; for forty years we have been fighting the mak ers and dealers in cheap and worthless goods,” and ‘The latest bulletin from the seat of war is absorbing the atten. tion of the people just now, and while you are waiting for the next cast you eye over these prices.” “We are not soing to war at present,” frankly ad- aits one firm, “but will remain at the oid stand.” “Bombarding Havana will be an easy matter,” says another, “but we are putting up batteries in the way ef 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 # box In our vaults now.” “Remember the Maine!” has been a favorite head- ‘ine, and “The Maine question is where io 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 vic- tory 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 an- other: “The Maine has been remem- bered at Manila, and your Uncle Sam is in a little better mood. Merit al- ways win. Therefore, the unfounded success of our goods.” One of the simplest but best achieve ments fn this line is this, from an op- tician: “Spain will be driven from Cu- ba without a doubt. From now en you will read every line of war news. Will your eyes stand it? A pair of glasses fitted by us will prevent permanent in- jury.”—New York Sun. cia —s -2 PARAGRAP’iLETS Better a pure heart than a princely habit. All life is a lesson that we live to en- joy 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, 24.76 per cent., live in cities A family in Farmington, Conn., ha been supported by the town for fifty years, Success In most things is in knowing how long it takes to succeed,—Mon- tesquieu. Why is the letter I, in the word mil- itary, like the nose? Because it stands setween two “‘i’s.” The intoxication of anger, like that f 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 ais gait is generally broken. Ever since Rebecca met Jacob at the well, mothers have been taking their narriageable daughters to watering: glaces. It is said that people who change their minds often never get a betier one. They are, perhaps, not to blame tor 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 seven- ty-eight hundred and forty square yards, while in Scotland sixty-one hua- dved and forty go to the acre, ose An Golden __ Oppartunit «Opportunity ge — OSs — BB er 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 mavagement is to print more news > and to get ic up ina better form and in a more readable and attrac— , tive 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 eubscribers and to cecure as > many new ones as possible, the "management has decided to reduce the > subscriptiou price of The Colored American for the next fifteen’ (15) , days from two dollars per year to one dollar per year- This proposi- > tion {will hold good for fifteen days only, or until February 5th. > Atthe expiration of the fitteen days the original price of two dollars > will be restored, ; It is hoped that each and every subscriber vill 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 ot their friends . and acquaintances to pay one dollar and take advantage of the reduc- tion price. Those whovare 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 amy 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. e Remember you have only two weeks in which {o take advantage > of this low rate. Address all letters to > : 3 7 The Colored American, Washington. D. C. z = ; yee..Foreign ‘subscribers will send an additional 50 cents or $1.50 ot be benefitted by this reduction, price. Fn ap oood0OOr OOOH 9OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO$OOOOOO0 50 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE mee TRADE Marks eno e DESIGNS CopyvriGHts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communica- tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest foc for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. recefve special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir. ulation of any scientific journal. ‘Terms, $3 a year ; four months, $1. Sold by ali newsdealers. MUNN & Co,3°*sadvay, New York Branch Office, 2 F St. Washington, D. CHR. XANDER e 909 Seventh Street BK. W. His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, hisown pressing, allows doubje dilution in thedrinking glass und remains as vinous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he sells at $1 a gallon. f0c the half gal- lon. Chr. Xander’s Rye Whiskies at 75c, 65¢, @e and 50c the full quart,are free from fuse) polton of some ege. kept in heated anne ard compare advantageously with apy whis+ kies at their price. Equally Fo bis Brendies, Gins and Rum are pure 9nd well developed, ard the moderate use of them 3 ever csuse & headache. He hagan array of ever so many stardards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his cellarsand warehouse, Remember the Number 9O9. No branch houses. 18° $350 MEN’S SHOES 83.50 B.A. WAGGAMAN®Co. {341 F Street, N. W ....Best Shoe Made for the Money.... —— Every Pair Guaranteed_—— ONE PRICE, $3.50 Pullman Hetse 206 43 Street, Near Maryland avenue’ Rooms 50 Cents and $1.00. Meals 15 and 25 Cents. At All Hours. Newly Furnished Rooms Convenient to car lines. JOHNF. DADE, Manager. Dyer and Cleane . hookmakers and Paragraphers. «frederick Douglass,” by Charles w, Ubeznutt, has been added to the Beaco! Biographies.’ Small, Maynard and Co, publishers, Price 765 cents. The aim of this eerles is to furnish prief, readable, an autlentics accounts ofthe lives cf those Americans whose RE [oS Z By VAN Se ama es , iy (Pm aes xy te z iq) WE ews AY joe WW es ey f? INS of Dp FANG hi < 4 ‘aan YY! eS Ki Y WW CHARLES W. CHESNUT. personalities beve impressed them- selves most deeply on thecharacter and history of the country,” This little volume devotes 141 pages to Frederick Douglass and has au historical bearing that renders 1t of intrinsic value to any library, Toe book is ofthe sort that will inspire ambition into the heart and serve to re-inforce a confidenee of continued perseverance to those who are doing their best to attain a foothold in self-advan sement. Kausas claims to have discovered a second Paul Laurence Dunbar in the person of a young rhymester, Leon Rhodes. Phe Voice of Liberty, 8S. T. Hardiey, editor, is the suggestive title of another journalistic craft, having Leesburg, Fia., as its anchorage. The Exponent” hailing from Co: jumbus, Ohio, ig one of the latest journalistic ventures, Charles Parker is the man to see, if you don’t like the papers comment on ycu. The special one dollar rate for a sub scription 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 dol lar now. William M. Lewis, who edits the In- distapolis Freeman, is a teach.r in the coicred sohools of the “Hoosier” capi tal. Heis a careful and cool headed moulder of public sentiment and ap invaluable aid to Publisher Knox. The New York’s number of The Aulomile Magazine published by -the U.S. loductrial Pablishing Company of New York, bas made its appearanc>, Wiha new eover design by Fiohri, Tepresenti) g Father Time in an auto Mobile, Cassar Augustus Antonius Taylor, &u erstwhile newspaper man, preacher ud politician, is now a full fledged “medicine man.” He is explaining to the peopleof Texas “all about their Pains and selling the Powhatan, French and African herb remedies. Negro dailles are multiplying. Its flail is es follows. The 8t Louis Sun, ‘sued every day of the year is a recent ‘ulry into the burdled arena. Aaron Jones, proprietor; F. M. Waterfield, Manager and J.A. MeOullaugh, local ‘ditor, The Bun ought to; be able :tc THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. We are publishing all sorts of booke, in these piping times. Among the new books by Negro auther is‘‘ Ihe Waiters’ Manual” written by W. Forrest Cozart headwaiter at the Spaulding House, Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Cozart bas given the most of hie 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. Tue Omaha Progress and The Kan‘ sas City Rising Sun seems to enjoy reading Tue Colorei1 American. They show excellent taste—and there sre others. Tne papers mentioned quote The Colored American frequently and liberally, but let it be said, they never fail to give due and proper credit. hey set a haj xample for sev al con’ tempora | The new Baitumore Afro-American is | a‘“beauty” and is stronger for its ab ‘sorption of the Ledger. Editor Murpby has made the Afro-American respected everywhere, and despite tempestuous weather has kept the gullant craft afloat for eight years—a longer con’ tinuous period than has been the for tuae of any other Maryland Negro _weeRly to enjoy. We occasionally ‘‘break /a lance” with our Friend Murphy on | broad issues, but he has brain big | enough to respect differences of opin: | ion, and never substitutes abuse for argument. We congratulate our es: teemed Baitimore 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 bas been taking 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” hada great time, and enjoyed every moment of his stay’ He was feted and banqueted at every tarn, and the freedom of the town was cordially placed in his p ssession. The best estimate of what a man is farnithed by one’s home com munity, when he returns from a suc cessful conquest among foreigners. Accerding to The Student, Mr.Sco t’s daties as private secretary are arducus and responsible; and, unlike most sot the teachers and officers at Tuskegee, he gets no yacation during the summer. Last summer, daring Mr. Washbington’s absence in Europe, the duty of looking after his large correspondence and many other duties of tne Pr ncipal de- volved 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 ef. ficient man iu bia place—a man of ex celleut judgment, patient, painstaking, faithful, and industrious. The Principal could not have made a better selection. Those who know him at Tuskegee. es pecially thoze who are associated ‘with him, are delighted to know that he & CANDY CATHARTIC. $1,000 REWARD. Sas Sa ea \Y [tes & | pay a Gey eS il aes Vite USK 4 Gives the names of dead and living frie! tells who and whea you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends hea)th or grate you wish to know, no matter what itis, Hecan call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make) them rap all areund the room. He asks po questions don’t ask youto write names tor him. Don’t try to pump you inany way, but tells you right off. eis thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists ev Eee: recetved trom them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiais no one else can Show can give thc usands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years’ practice—seven in srook. lyn—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 rhort what is best to do, He wili succeed when all others fail, Positive satistac tion or no pay. Call and see, You will find it luck to consult this ( bristian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunken. ness;can begiven patients not knowing it. Thousands through hin are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with ali their undertakings,while those who neglect his advice are stil! laboring — poverty. Through his perfect know'edge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome yuur enemies snd win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the se- curing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of ths opposite sex. itis the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and wo- men who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentiais, nor ref erences. Surely the colored people are not 8o wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away onsuch. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Mitler, capitalist, 2481 At. lantic 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 tree test of his power toall. Thedoctor 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 1 came to New York from Alba ny. 1 was a stranger ina Ter city, out of work and outof money. I had no tuck in anything | undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. Idid. Hetold me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me asa brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to oib- ers, ot took my money and did me no re biess the day [ first met Dr, shea would advise allin bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to hi a: once, Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2987 Atlantic Avenue. > gmt SEND ONE DOLLAR ad Cut this ed. out and send to us, : mention No. 2141, state your Height, oD Weight, Bust Measure, Length eres “a from collar down back to waist line, and! ‘waist line to bottom of skirt, state gin eR saat send you this CRIN express peecthjeet folextniaations Ex: amine and try it onat your nearest express office and if ‘ound exaetly as represent ‘and the greatest value you ever} saw, pay your express agent| QUR SPECIAL PRICE $3.75 less the 81.00, or $2.78 and ex, press charges. THIS MACKINTOSH is made of biack or blue genu- ine WILCOX ENGLISH CASH. MERE WATERPROOF CLOTH, fancy plaid ning, relvet collar double detachable cape, full sweep cape and sirt, latest style and finest tailor made.| Bust size 82 to 42. ‘MEN and WOMEN to take orders for Waterproof Garments, Men’s Mackintoshes $3.00 up, Ladies’ Mackintoshes $8.50 up, Skirts and Capes from $2.25 up. WE FuRN SH a big book of samples and complete outiit. - out previous experience youean make85.00to $1 10 everyday intheyear. Write forfull particulars. add 1s IDUNDEE RUBBER CORPORATION, Chica >. ‘This firm is thoroughly reliable.—Editor. 33 FOLKS 32°5°32 HABANERO starving; 2eycars, saarisiee: BOOK FREE. Address DE. 8 DEE; A, % Broadway, New York, N. ¥. DOCTOR SHEA'S Srookiyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband bad Ses away and had been absent two years 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. Tomy joy sll of it came tree. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250.1 am_a poor woman anc I was almost insave. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me | would find ny money and to PT intensej oy I find it ashe told me. 1 than! God there isa man so gifted in our midst, that can help reoplesnd tell them what to do, Mrs. Mary Miller, South Plainfield, N J A SENSATION iN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT 1 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 un- derstand her case, She had several doctors but none of thera seemed to Know what was the matter. None conid do her any s00d. It was = duty as her pastor to call and see her. earing of the wondertul work ae done by Dr. Shea the last few years, | though' I would call and see bim myself. I found him a syimpatnetic gentleman, He gave me a wondertul test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient’s halr, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and weil. Her family had seemingly been under acloud. Now all is changed, Allare well snd prosperous. | can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those In sickness or distress of any kind. Rev, William John- son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above, DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the Homeops- thie and Electric Schools ot Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, oe Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver con pains eafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which oth- ers don’t understand. Ail diseases, no matter what oe be. Nothing but honorable treat- ment, He can and will honestly tell you it you can becured. Has all pew remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public nose and private clinics, No tri- fling with human life, Call atonce. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is areg- istered physician. A new remedy for rheu watism 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. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps. age, lock of hair. Charges for medice} treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. + Ghe Vero Dentists + Main Office 905 Pa. Ave Absolutely Painless Extracting. 50 YEARS® EXPERIENCE ay TENTS Aire Trape Marks Desicns CopyricHts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and Secor may quickly ascertam our opinion free w hether ap invention is probably patentable. Communica- tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the, Scientific American, A handsomely fllustrated weekly. Largest cir. culation of any scientific ae Terms, #3 a year: four months, $L Sold by all newsdealers, MUNN & Go,2612:000n=». New York ‘Branch Office, 625 F St. Washington, D. 18 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 16 15c. and 20c. Hose, 9c. pair. ```markdown ``` OUR trade making sale was a winner from the first hour. Did you see those nobby Sack Suits at $6.75? Every body thought they were $10 values. See them to-day. $1.50 Fancy Dress Shirts, $1.15. D. J. Kaufman, 1007 Pa. ave. City Paragraphs. 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. C., has undergone a change of dress from a quarto to the sixteen page form. The American is alive to the progressive spirit of the times, as is evinced by its recent change of style. Cincinnati Rostrum. From the earliest days, man in all lands, has been interested in the weather, and has made records of times and seasons. The ancient civilizations Assyrian, Chaldean, Egyptian-all had their chronology and their almanacs. A daily paper gives us these facts about existing ones: The most valuable almanac ever made is that now in the British Museum, which is priceless. It is believed to be at least three thousand years old. The days are written in red ink on papyrus, in columns, and under each is a figure, followed by three characters signifying the probable state of the weather for that day. 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. The Spaniards occupy these old houses, but the descendants of the Moorish owners still guard the keys, in the hope that the day will come when they can return to Grenada and once more resume control of the property from which they were driven by Spanish arms. Tangler is delightfully Oriental, like a leaf out of the Arabian Nights. Nowhere east of Damascus, it is said, do you get such a good idea of the Orient. One sees the eadi administering justice. In the houses are the courts, with fountains playing in the centre, and all the interior detail of Arabian architecture. Tall jars in which the "Forty Thieves" might hide stand in the houses. THE JUDGE'S SAYINGS. The best thing a champion prize fighter ever said—"I have nothing to say." "This is mighty good soil," said Farmer Green; "see that tree?" "Yes." "Wa-al, that wuz a hitchin'-post when it 'twas set out." "Willie, I don't want to have to talk to you any more; it makes me tired." (Interval of ten minutes.) "Maw, ain't the social-hour club meetin's awful hard on you?" First College Girl—What is to be the title of your graduation essay? Second College Girl—"Beyond the Alps lies Italy." What's the title of yours? "Beyond the altar lies the washtub." BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE. AFTER. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEAOH. This preparation, if used as directed, will turn the skin of a black person four or five shades whiter and that of mulattoes perfectly white. Any person using it can see the result in forty-eight hours. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. It is a very good thing for the eyes if allowed to get in the eye while washing the face. One box of this preparation is all that is required if used as directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use, and is perfectly harmless. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and pimples from the face without harm to the skin. Direction and preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $2.00, C. O. D., or send money order. Packed so that no one can know contents except the receiver. THOMAS B. ORANE, 122 K W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Bargain Sale of Elegant PARLOR SUITS Every solitary Parlor Suite in our immense is reduced in price for six days only. It is on annual January clearance of this furniture, and we positively offer lower prices this week than we named again for a whole year. In spite of the prices, you are as welcome as ever to CREDIT expecting great bargains—you shall not be disap in our immense stock ays only. It is our an- sis furniture, and we shall this week than will be In spite of the sacrifice ever to CREDIT. Come shall not be disappointed. Every solitary Parlor Suite in our immense stock is reduced in price for six days only. It is our annual January clearance of this furniture, and we shall positively offer lower prices this week than will be named again for a whole year. In spite of the sacrifice prices, you are as welcome as ever to CREDIT. Come expecting great bargains--you shall not be disappointed. Grogan's MA CRED 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N. W. Kept in Repair for one Year. Co's NEW STORE and handsomely appointed are better prepared than Washington with THE lowest possible prices. Gloves for Lad- dren and Men. Between H and I Streets. All Groves Warranted and Kept in Repair for Louvre Glove Co's NEW STORE Having moved into our and handsomely ap Store at 931 F Street, we are better prepare ever to supply the citizens of Washington with BEST GLOVES at the lowest possible All Styles of New Gloves f ies Misses, Children and ```markdown ``` All Groves Warranted and Kept in Repair for one Year. Having moved into our and handsomely appointed Store at 931 F Street, we are better prepared than ever to supply the citizens of Washington with THE BAST GLOVES at the lowest possible prices. All Styles of New Gloves for Ladies Misses, Children and Men. Lotos for ladies, with extra long fingers. To be had only of us an evtra good value at only $1.50. oOo Cosmo is a glove that will give highest satisfaction to the wearer stylish and perfect fitting, price $1.25. oOo Mens Gloves of all kinds and styles in kid, dog skin, mocco, plain, silk lined and wool lined $1.00. 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Manufacturer s and Dealers in Fashionable Glove uow in their New Store CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets REGULATE THE LIVER 462 Pennsylvania Rivet, 207 --- Favorite Gloves for Ladies is one of our leaders, which we sell at the special PRICE of $1.00. --- oOo Acme is another of our specials for ladies, which cant be equaled in style and quality at the price $1.00. Facile for Boys and Girls cant be duplicated anywhere in America for the price $1.00 MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE