The Colored American

The Colored American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 7. NO. 46. WA SHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1900. PRICE FIVE CENTS BISHOP B.F. LEE. BISHOP J.A. HANDY. BISHOP W.B. DERRICK BISHOP M.B. SALTER BISHOP H.M. TURNER. BISHOP B.W. ARNETT. BISHOP W.J. GAINES. BISHOP B.T. TANNER. BISHOP A. GRANT. BISHOPS OF THE GREAT AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. KALEIDOSLOPIC CHICAGO. The Visit of Mr, Gilchrist Stew: art—Special Agent Calloway Calls a Representative Meet: ing—Political Pot-Pourri. Chicago, IJl., Special. Mr. Gilchrist Stewart, son of T. Mc- Cants Stewart, of New York, 1s at the Palmer House. He will address the Men’s Sunday Ferum tomorrow. Mr. “Stewart is the young man who gradu- ated from Tuskegee and went to Wis: eonsin, where he managed the large dairy concern of Governor Hoard of that state. A year or so ago, Mr. Stew- art removed to Academy, 8. D., where he has established himeelf in the dairy TSS e te aS <. UY, (ENE INNS ’ Nt ~ Ro Ny MR PROF. T. J. CALLOWAY. business. Mr. Stewart, according to an article in the Daily News of this city, is a candicate for the State Legis- lature of South Dakota, and stanas a good chance of winning the coveted toga. Thomas J. Calloway, Special Agent for the Negro exhibit at the Paris Ex- position, was in town for abcut a week, reeently. While here, Mr. Calloway called a meeting of the leading men of our city, and outlined plan for secur- ing exhibits from this section. Chica- go will be the only Northern city from which Mr.Calloway will take exhibits to Paris, Mr. Calloway left last Wed- nesday for Atlanta, Ga, He was ac- companied by Mr. Harry Sheppard, of St. Paul, a photographer, who will take a number of photographs for the exhib- it. Mr.Calloway will retarn here in about a month. Mr. Theodore W. Jones addressed the Men’s Sunday Forum last Sunday on “The Negro’s Enemies.’ He made a very plain, straightforward talk, and maintained that the Negro’s worst ene- mies are not Jim-crow cars, disfran- chisemeat, and lynching, but his hab- ite of gambling, of shiftlessoess, of squandering his earnings and his ener- gies in bar rooms and brothels, He urged that an earnest effort be made by the intelligent and respectable people of our race to inculcate principles of thrift and self-respect in the masses. The fun 1m political circles is fastand furious, The republican Primaries to mame candidates for alderman in the various wards will be held next Wed- neéday. ‘ihe colored brother is interest’ ed in these fights only as a matter of being next to the winner and to geta _feac at the pie counter. The primaries to name candidates for Governor and the county cfficers will be held later. In these coniests, there is one plum that will likely fall to the colored brother—that of county commicsioner of Cook county. There is no lack of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. eager and anxious hands to receive it. The present incumbent, Hon, E. H. Wright, who has served two terms, is a candidate for re election. Mr. Wright has the merit of having made a gocd eommissioner, and of having achieved a powerful influence in the county board, He has been, at various times, the leader of a faction in the board and last week was the only member of the board tomake a speech discussing the finances of Cook county. It is need- jess to say that he is strongly intrench- ed iu the favor of the powers that be, and it may be that he will represent the colered people for another term in that office. There are so many other candidates that I cannot mention all. The more prominent of them are J. Norman Croker, Hale G. Parker, Samuel M. Jackson, R. E. Moore and Col. John R. Marshall. Ool. Marshall is also a strong man with the ‘‘leaders,”? and it may be that if Mr. Wright be “rotated” out of office, that Col. Marshall may be the man to draw the $4,000 salary that attaches to the office. The two prominent candidates for Governor from this county, are Judge Elbridge Hanecy, of the Circuit Court, and Judge Orrin N. Carts, of the Coun’ ty Court, Judge Hanecy’s name was first mentioned in this connection by Hon. E. H, Morris at a meeting of the 3rd ward republican club. Since then his boom has grown, and he bids fair to win the nomination, Meanwhile Judge Carts, than whom there is no better liked and more popular man in the county, is fighting hard with the standard cry, of ‘‘Kivery man to the primary, and down with the bosses.” It is interesting to note the report that has gained considerable currency here, that in the event that Judge Hanecy beelected Governor, his place on the Circuit Court Bench will go toa colored man. Of course, only one aol- ored man is in position to be connected witb such a rumor. It 1s probable then, that other interests may be sacrificed to this object, and the next Board of Commissioners may not contain a col- ored man 1n order that a colored man may grace the Bench of Cook county. Time will tell, ALBERT B, GEORGE, Oratorical Contest at Howard. The Alpha Phi Literary Society of Howard University held its third an- nual prize debate for the H. A. Brown gold medal, Friday January 26th, inthe Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. A large and appreciative audience was present and listened with rapt at- tention to the intelligent discussion of most interesting subject. ‘Resolved, That International Disarmament is Now Timely.” The affirmativeside was argued by Mr. W. E. Davis of the Theo logical department and Mr. R. Henri Scott of the Law school. The negative argument were presented by Messrs, Jas. W, Batts and Neral H. Thomas of the College department. The discussions were logical and interesting and several of the speakers showed exceptional powers of oratory. ‘The judges, Prof. R. H. Terrell, Rev. A. P. Miller and Warden Tennell, by unanimous de- cision awarded the medal to Neral A, Thomas for superiority of matter, ar- Tangement and delivery. Mr. Thomas showed by far, more ability than any of the other contestants and he has many of the qualities of the true orator He made & mort comprehensive argu- ment and showed extensive research and a thorough knowledge of his sub- ject. He made fifteen distinct and sub- stantial points, each of which was an firmed by statistics and historical {1- lustrations, Among many of his more nicely rounded periods, Mr, Thomas said: ‘*You cannot federate the world. At the Hague Conference, the most ad- vanced step ever taken im that di- rection, there was only a fraction of the nations represented. The Utopian idea of disarmament came up, met its fate and was borne to the tomb of the impossible.” This makes the third scalp to dangle from the belt of Mr. Thomas’ oratory, having won the first prise of ten dol- lars in gold at the Howard prepartory commencement in 1897, for the best oration and having been one of How- ard’s representatives who worsted Lincoln University in debate at Balti. more last May. HON. THOMAS G.HAYES, The Recently Elected Mayor of the Monumental City. Baltimore, Md., Special— Hon. T. G. Hayes the recently elected mayor of Baitimore, ie a man of unquestionable character, portraiting all the executive virtues that the responsibility of his po sition demands. He is a gentleman not only opposed to rowdyisna, turbu- lanee and wanton violation of the law, which has been growing prevalent in many of our large cities, but he can be truly placed among the unquestionable white friends vf the Negro race. It is believed that the Negroes made no serious mistake by giving Mr. Hayes their support in the recent election. His speeeh made last week at the Sharp Street M. E. church, (colored) in con- nection with thse of Mrs.Ida B. Wells- Barnett and others was highly ap- plau ded by the colored people of this city, in which address he so vividly ex- pressed his tender feeling and appreci- ation of those identified to the Negro race. The representative of The Col ored American was courteously re ceived last week by the mayor, and we can only predict nothing but a healthy and sound administration under the executive advice of the wortby chiet tain. Hes farther a man that needs no introduction to the citizens and business arena ofthe city and state, having held many positions of trust and responsibility. By his unswerving in- terest and fidelity in the cause of the citizens whom he has co faithfully served and represented; he now has the full confidence and esteem of all his constituents. J. HB. An Editor’s Warning. Last week a delinquent subscriber said he would pay up if he lived. He died. Another said, ‘‘1 will see you to- morrow,” He’s blind. Still another said, I’ll pay you this week or go tothe devil.” He’s gone. There are hundreds who ought to take warnisg of theze procrastinators and pay up. ‘ the Gem of the Antiiles” Everybedy who wirhes to better their con- dition will find that Cuba offers the best op- portunities upon this hemisphere. lf you have not Jess than ($400) four hundred dollars ano are interested, rend for necessary blanks and enclose (80cts.) thirty cepts n U. 8. postage stamps, to R. M. R. Nelson, 26 C Barraconne 8t., Santiago de Cuba, or Capt, Jno. L, Waller, 21 © Posodel Rey Bejs, Santi, ago de Cuba, J. E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit)11Con+ gress Street, Albany, N. Y.,or E. E, Cooyer. Colored American, Wasbington, D, C. 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Toliver conducted quite a successful revival at the Shiloh Baptist church this week. The Misses Ross of Vermont avenue entertained a few friends at cards last Thursday evening. Messrs. J. W. Pattelson and Rev. P. Hampton White were in Baltimore a few days last week. A great meeting is now in progress at Paik Temple. Several have been converted this week. Dr. George H. Richardson is a polished speaker and invariably takes the practical side of a question. Revs. Sterling N. Brown and D. E. Wiseman were among the guests at the White House reception last week. The good work still goes on Park Temple. Such full houses should encourage this people to expect large things. Mr. J. H. Harrison, of St. Louis, clerk in the 6th auditor's office, has been promoted to book keeper in the Recording Division. Mrs. Turner of Pierce Place, who has been quite ill for the past month, is still sick. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Lawyer Perri W. Frisby was called to Bellaire, Ohio, a few days ago to attend the funeral of his sister. He returned last Saturday. Mrs. Henrietta Marshall of 12th St., has been very sick with the grip for the past three weeks is up again and expects to be out shortly. Mr. James E. Slaughter and Miss Mary Brown have been elected secretary and treasurer respectively of the Second Baptist Lyceum. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billiousness and constipation. The address on "Wendell Phillips" delivered at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel recently by President J. E. Rankin was a scholarly production. "A Day with Negro Journalism," with Editors Cooper, Chase and Manly in the points will be the attraction at Second Baptist Lyceum February 18. The Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical students of Howard University had their pictures taken in a group Sunday to be forwarded to the Paris Exposition. February 6, Reuben S. Smith, Esq., of the District bar, will appear before Bethel, discussing the force and effect THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of "Public opinion." "Marriage" is underlined for February. The Liberty Baptist church, corner 18th and E streets n. w. is making rapid progress both spiritually and financially, under the pastorial charge of Rey. I Tolliver, formerly of Texas. Messrs. John H. Clark of the Turf and Porters' Excange and W. H. Gleaves representing the M. and P. Coal Company, both of St. Louis, Mo., were in the city this week and made many friends. The annual meeting of Sumner Lodge No.4 K. of P. will be preached in Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion church on 23rd street, northwest, Sunday Feb., 11th at 8 pm., by Rev. G. W. Kincaid, pastor. All lodges are invited to attend. Mr. A. H. Cooper, the popular tailor corner Missouri avenue and 6th street, northwest, opposite B. and P. depot, has been doing a fine business all the winter. His spring samples are arriving daily, and he would be pleased to have all his former customers and others to call and inspect them. Mr. C. F. Lafon, a young man who has travelled much in the United States and abroad, is Senator T. T. Allaina successor at the capitol. He is well-known to all the prominent members of Congress and his political backing is of the gilt-edged variety. He is a son of the late Louisiana philanthropist Tony Lafon, who during his life was the only Negro millionaire in America, Mr. Lafon and his charming wife are guests at the Woodson. Mrs. E. S. Burns of Livonia, New York, of the National Woman's Suffrage Convention will be the guest of our genial friends, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander H. Brooks 2034 17th St. nw. during her stay in Washington. Mrs. Burns is one of the most talented musicians in the United States, and a musical treat may be expected. Mrs. Brooks having a fine soprano voice will lend much to the delight of the many friends who will be welcome to their pleasant home. The newly elected officers of Prince Hall Lodge 14, F. A. A. M. began their initiatory work at the temple Tuesday evening, January 80th. The work of the second degree was done in a veteran way after which the friends and members of Prince Hall and sister lodges were invited to a banquet prepared by Messrs. Moore and Prioleau. The menu was toothsome and plentiful and the toasts and speeches that followed were of a high order. Prince Hall Lodge is setting the pace. We are Up-to date. Miss Luzzie Hummons of Winchester, Ky., was married to Trooper Samuel Wheeler of the 9th U. S. Calvary, Fort Wingate, N. M., last Friday by telegraph and telephone. A minister at Winchester, magistrate at Houston, and chaplain at Fort Wingate performed the ceremony. The messages cost $25.00 and is the first colored wedding ever solemnized by wire. Where is Prof. Jacques? 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Clean coal, 2240 pounds to the ton. Lowest Prices. FS EE LE 9 4 THE BISHOPS IN SESSION Eminent Prelates of the Race’s Greatest Ec- Cleslastical Organization Assemble to Dis- cuss Ways and Means for the Extension of Church Work. @ rare treat last week and the earl part of the present week. We ha with us the Bishops and Executive O ficers of the great African Method Episcopal Church, the strongest rac organization in the world. The meet ing is what is known asthe Quadrer nial Session of the Bishops’ Counci This session is attended by all of th Bishops and by the different office! and heads of all of the different depar ments of the work of this great Ohurck The meetings are held once in fou years, usually a few months before th meeting of the Quadrennial Conference which will be held this yearin Colum bus, Ohio. In politics this meetin; would be known as a caucus, for her the Bishops and the leading officer! of the Church meet todiscuss all plans Ways aud means, and outline a pro- gram for the work to be acted upon and execuied at the Quadrennial Confer- ence. All the work of this great Afri: can Methodist denomination has come from cut of.this Council. The heads of the different;departments make recom- mendations and suggestions as to the improvements and changes in the work Here it is decided how many new Bish: ops shall be elected; here it is decided how many new schools will be estab: lished; how many new missionaries are to be sent into the field; what increase of amount shall be given to sux srannu: ated ministers anda thousand and one things along this line.. Heads of the different departmente are admitted, one ata time, inte the Bishops’ Council and make their recommendations. Not ouly these, but they leave a written re° port of their recommendations, so that they ean be acted upon afterwards, For years it has been the custom that whatever is recommended by the Bish’ ops Gouncil is generally favorably act* edupon in the Vonference; but aay measure that is offered and recommend ed by an executive officer, if it is not accepted by the Bishops Council, may, be taken to the Conference and debated on the floor. At the great Quadrennial Conference which is to held in Columbus, O., next May, Bishop Abram Grant will deliver an address of the Bishops’ Gouncil to that great body and Bishop B. F, Lee will preach the Quadrennia] sermon, Two Bishops have died since the last session of the Quadrennial Conference, pamely, Bishop J. OC. Embry and Bish: op J. H. Armstrong. Since the death of these two Bishops, Bishops Grant and Gaines have divided the work of the 7th Episcopal District, Bishop Grant taking South Carolina and Bishop Gains taking Florida. In the tenth district, made vacant by the death of Bishop Armstrong, Bithop James H. Handy has had charge of the workin Louisi: ana, while Bishop Salter has looked after Texas, the great LoneStar State. Inaconversation with Dr. M. M. Moore, the Financial Secretary of the A. M, E. Charch, whose headquarters are 1n this city, hespoke in the most enthusi | astic terms of the great work the|' Church is doing, aad the great increase | : in the population of the Church as|' well as in number of places of worship, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. fea ES Z——~> SS (aS STAI CE = AG Zz HN U7 7S GY \ | Gear 8 \& | | fae Rae, BEA . 1 te ee MVNA 1 4 Bk j) Ss SEH UN eee ee, ESS \\ ve: uN SS Le RQ . | ms ESS Min Ney Sf E77 TEN git AZ M/s CRN 9/4/77, | // ARTE 7/1/77) / SUN IRNG7 7 AIK A S ‘yy Uy Y 4 Ny a WN SS fo Zl t iW \ VSN LAW Sp a KNW Z|! REY. M. M, MO@RE, D.D., African Methcdiem’s Most Successful Financial Secretary. His Eleva- the increase of the dollar money in this Quadrennial Session over that of last Session Js little leesthan $70,000. The Bishops, the executive officers of and leading men of the denomination from all parts of the countiy spent a pleasant time every moment of their ‘stay here, and Sunday many pulpite rang with the eloquence and the pride and gift of African Methcdiem. The first day’s seseion began last Wednes- day, January 81st, at the Metropolitan A.M. E, church on M street, The open: ing session took place at 10 am., with devotio nal exercises, followed by anad- dress by that grand uld heroand cham: pion, Bishop Henry M. Turner. In ad- tion to Bishop Turner, who presided at the forenoon seesion, those present were Bishop W. J. Gaines, Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett, Bishop B. T, Tanner, Bish- op Abraham Grant, Bishop Benjamin F. Lee, Bishop M. B. Salter, Bishop James A, Handy, and Bishop W. B. Derrick. After hymns and prayers by Bishops Tanner, Handy, and Salter, the bishops went intoexecutive session, Amo ng the aistinguished churchmen present during the opening services were Rev. T. W. Henderson, general business manager, Philadelphia; Rev, C. 8. Smith, secretary Sunday school Union, Nashville; Rev. M. M. Moore, financial secretary, Washington; Dr. H. B. Parks, secretary to the bishops, New York; Prof. J.R. Hawkins, com- missioner cf education; Rev. C. T. Shaffer, committee of church extension; Dr. H. T. Jobson, ediior Christian Recorder; Rev. C. L. Bradwell, Atlan: ta, Ga.; Rev. James Dean, NorthCaro: lina; Rev. J, W. Beckett, Baltimore; Rev. R. F. Hurley, Detroit; Rev. W. D. Chappelle, Columbie, 8. C.; Rev.R, ©. Ransom, Chieago; Rev. N. J. Me Jracken, Chicago; Prof. O. 8. Smith, ecretary historical committee; Rev. J. albert Johnson, pastor Metropolitan hurcb; Rev. John W, Henderson, New York, and Rev. John Hurst, Baltimore. On account of the indisposition oj 3is hop Turner in the evening, Bishop, Amett delivered the annual sermon for him. The council decided toaccept an invitation to appear before the indus- trial commission during the week. The secretary was authorized to arrange a date. The evening’s session began at 8 pm. when a grand reception was given to the Bishops by the pastor, the members and friends of the Metropolitan A, M. E. church. Notwithstanding the in clement weather, there was a large at tendance. Bishop W. J. Gaines presid’ ed, and after a hymn by the choir and prayer by Bishop Derrick he introduced Hon. John W. Ross, Commissioner of the District of Columbia, who delivered an address of welcome. Mr. Ross, who with others prominent in the affairs of the church and nation, occupied seats on the platform, arose, and after a few introductory remarks, branched into his topic, He stated that there were 89,000 Negroes resident here, who are accomodated by 104 churches and 39 schools. The school property, he said, is valued at $1,100,000. He outiined the condition of the Negro race here, and said there are thousands who reside in thealleys of the District who really need the assistance of the council. The church alone, he said, can remedy this evil, and Mr. Ross went on to detail the gteat good which has been done by the Kindergaitens and the independent bands of workers. He tuld of the num: ber of Negroes employed under the District government, and said that there was no doubt the race had a great future before it. Rey. F. J. Grimke, one of the most scholarly of our pastors, was next in* troduced to deliver an address on the part of the clergymen. He praised the noble work of the churcb, and gave a brief sketch of its history and the great work it has done. He urged the con: tinuance of the present system, and stated that a study should be made of the work of this church. He made an able plea that Rev. J. Albert Johnsun be chosen to fill one of the vacant EEE ONSET GT EKO RAS PES SL Oe ee, Oe half ofthe laity ofthe city, traced the history of the African Methodist Epis- copal Church from its establishment in 1840 up to today. He talked for come time, setting forth the good work ofthe church and the need for such an educa: tor, especially among the Negro race, Bishop B. T. Tanner made the re. sponse on behalf of the bishops. He made quite an elcquent reply and told of ths good effects of Christianity, He told of the foundation of the African Methodist Kpiecopal Gaburch among the Negroes, and of the necessity of the institution at the time. The people, he eail, were dissatisfied, but they had come to appreciate the wisdom of their action with the growth of the church, Rev T. W. Henderson, of Philadel- phia also made an address, ia which he desctibed the work of the church. He spoke in glowing terms of the city of Washington as a convention plsce, and congratulated the council upon its choice. Prot. H.T. Kealing made re Sponse on behalf uf the council, which was listened to attentively. Other speeches were delivered during the evening, which were in hearty accord With the sentiment of the gathering. The music was a special feature of the Meeting, and the choir, ander Prof, Layton, was congratulated on its work. The second day’s session began Thursday, February Ist at 10 am. After devotional exercises, the reports of the general officers were received. The Bishop’s Council then went into pri- vate session and adjourned late in the afternoon. The evening session of the second day began at 8pm, This wasa gala night, for the Bishops wers the honored guests of the Metropolitan Church at the 25th anniversary of itinerant services of Rev. J. Albert Johnson, the erergetic and popular pastor. A most excellent and well se- lected program was rendered, a full ac: count ef which was given in our last issue. The third day’s session began Friday at'10am. After devotional exercises, additional reports were handed in by the general officers and the council held private sessions, admitting only such general officers as bad reports and explanations to make. M. M. Moore, the financial secretary, read his report Bishop Turner presided. In the after~ noon a session was held at the finan- cial department, 1535 Fourteenth strect U. T. Shaffer of the church extension, presented his report, while Kev. U.8. Smith also made report for the Sunday school department. The evening’s session of the third lay began at8 pm. Ib was the anui yersary mMee‘ipg, with the scholarly Bishop B. F Lee presiding. This wa? yne of the moet interesting of all of the essions. ‘‘Education,’ aud “Mis ions” were the subjects. Bishop W. 3. Derrick of the diccese of Arkansa¢ ind Tennessee, who was formerly sec etary of mission work, was the princ!’ large amount of money collected yearly in the various A. M. E. churches, and detailed the manner of expending the same. Prof J. R. Hawkins, the energetic secretary of the committee on education, was next introduced, and made an address on the status of the Negro in educational work. "Within thirty-four years," he said, "the Negro race has wiped out 42 per cent. of its illiteracy. A million and a half school children are enrolled, 40,000 of whom are in higher institutions of learning The A. M. E. church educational department has twenty schools, employing 180 teachers for 5,885 scholars. The property is valued at $576,000. "The Negro is no new factor in life; he is no new subject in mankind, but is a force in the world and one of the factors which has helped to build up this nation. He is interested in every industry and every enterprise for development. There has been no strife, no clash of arms, but only harmony with the best elements of the other Financial Deposit of H.M. & Church. Financial Department of the A M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. Financial Department of the A M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. races. They oppose political demagogy and honor the best statesmanship, regarding the problem of life as the greatest problem, taking hold of it with earnestness and helping to solve it." Dr. H. B. Parks, of New York, the gifted secretary to the bishops, also made an address. He spoke of the work of missionaries in home and foreign fields. He was listened to attentively. Those who had the great fortune to hear these addresses went away from the meeting intoxicated with the great work that has been accomplished along these lines. The Bishops attended the session of the National Industrial Commission Friday at 1 p.m for the purpose of giving testimony in regard to the industrial and educational condition of the American Negro. The Bishops have often expressed a wish to have a hearing on this subject before the commission, with a view to having their testimony put on record and placed before Congress with the report of the commission The commission, with Col. Albert Clark presiding, met in the board room at the appointed hour, and the Bishops were introduced to the members. Bishop THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. W. J. Gaines, of Atlanta, Ga., was called upon to give the first testimony. He spoke of the necessity for the establishment of a higher school system for Negroes throughout the South, and referred feelingly to the race prejudice existing in the southern states, as shown especially by the "Jim Crow" car system now in operation. He was followed by Bishop A Grante of Philadelphia, who in the course of his remarks showed the value of the Negro in the extension of industries throughout the South. He spoke of the proposed plan of deporting the Negro to Africa, and said that there were very few Negroes who would entertain such a proposition. He said that they considered they had as much right in this country as the white men, and that any proposition to get rid of the colored race was absolutely ridiculous. By way of illustrating the progress made by the Negro in late years, he pointed out the difference existing between the industrial condition of the Negro at the end of the war and at the present time. Bishop M. B. Salter, of Charleston, S. C., was next called upon to speak. He spoke of the treatment of the Negroes throughout the South, and described the system of payment to the colored help on the plantations. He said that the great majority of planters paid the Negroes by tickets or checks, for which they could procure goods from stores owned by the planters. In this way the Negro got no actual money and was forced to trade with the store of the planter hiring him. Bishop Salter very clearly showed that the Negro, when given the opportunity, made as good a workman in a factory as a white man. He cited the existence of a cotton factory in South Carolina, in which only Negroes were employed, and of another owned and worked by Negroes, also in South Carolina. In both cases, he said, the work accomplished by the Negroes was of as high a class as that done in any factory run by white men. Bishop W. B. Derrick, of Jackson, Miss., then made a few remarks in regard to the value of the Negro to the industrial life of the South. He gave some excellent practical testimony on the needs of the Negroes in the extreme southern states. He said that one bad feature was the lack of reform schools in these states. The young malefactors, he said, were sent to jails and penitentiaries, where they associated with the worst forms of criminals, and when released they came out into the world experienced and incorrigible thieves and murderers. If reform schools, similar to those of the northern states, could be established, he said, much of the crime and corruption among the southern Negroes would be prevented. The Bishops were thanked for their testimony and the commission adjourned. It was felt that much good would grow out of the candid presentation of facts concerning the race, and that the commission was thoroughly impressed with the conviction that upon the Negro's wellbeing a large measure of the white man's prosperity depended. Among those present at the hearing were Bishops H. M. Turner, W. J. Gaines, B W. Arnett, B. T. Tanner, A. Grant, B. F. Lee, M. B. Salter, W. B. Derrick and J. H. Handy, and general officers Drs. T. W. Henderson, H. T. Johnson, Rev. C. S. Smith, Dr. H. B. Parks, Rev. M. M. Moore, Prof. H. T. Kealing, Prof J. R. Hawkins, Dr. C. T. Shaffer, Drs. J. T. Jeniter, R. C. Ransom, N. J. McCracken and I. N. Ross. 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Y., Special. Rev. Charles N. Gibbons pastor of the Israel A. M E. Church, Hamilton St. this city, has succeeded in liquidating the debt left upon the church by his predecessor the Rev. D P. Brown, and the church is now in a flourishing condition. Rev. Gibbons is a thoroughgoing, conscientious and honest man, and has applied himself zealously to the work of discharging the great multitude of small bills against the church which have been presented by its numerous creditors to the trustee board and pastor with annoying frequency and persistency. Mr Gibbons has been greatly assisted in the work of lifting the church debt by a kind hearted and Christian gentleman, Mr. George H. Knowlton, a retired Albany merchant, who was greatly interested in the prosperity, temporal and spiritual, of this church. Through Mr Knowlton asum of money was raised ($645.75) with which outstanding debts against the church have been paid as far as presented, and the church is now for the first time in many years entirely free from debt except the small obligations incurred for necessary running expenses. So anxious was Mr. Gibbons to clear up these bills against the church, that he did not insist upon the payment of his own salary which was in arrears to the amount of over $200,00, from this sum, raised through the kindness of Mr. Knowlton, but relied upon the gratitude and honor of his trustee board and members for the prompt and cheerful payment of his back salary in full, or so much thereof as they could reasonably pay without prejudice to the interest of the church. At a harmonious meeting of the trustee board of the church on January 22, 1900 he was voted and paid $191 00 leaving a small balance due on salary. The present board of trustees of Hamilton Street church, are Mesers. Joseph Price, President, John Caldwell, secretary, William H. Brent, treasurer; Wm. Van Alstyne, Richard R. Johnson, Henry Pinckney and Henry Hyson, representative of the progressive element among Albany's colored citizens, whose administration begins under promising and encouraging auspices. The exterior of the church has recently been beautifully repainted through the intelligent efforts of a committee of ladies and gentlemen of which Miss Mary R. Hoyt was chairman; Wm. H. Brent 2nd vice president; Rev. C. N. Gibbons, secretary and Mrs. J. E. Bruce, treasurer. This committee with the co operation of its members and the generous and substantial encouragement of the public spirited citizens of Albany, raised within a few months the sum of $103 10, and Hamilton St. church now presents an attractive appearance and is a source of pride to the residents of the street as well as to its members and friends of the congregation. Following is a report of the most succesful fair ever held in Hamilton St. church. The fair began January 15 —19 and was a pronounced success netting the church $238 84 clear. Rev. C. N. Gibbons, the efficient pastor of the church, comes in for no small share of praise for the success which has attended the efforts of the trustees and the various committees of ladies and geniilemen who assisted with the fair. The public attendance during each night was very generous and all the various booths were liberally patronized. The following named ladies had charge of booths: Mrs. C. N. Gibbons, Missee Vivian Jones and — Freeman; doll and flower booth; Mrs. E. B. Irving, china booth; Miss Sylvia Freeman, candy booth; Misses Estella Leggett, Rita Leggett, Rachael Van Dursen, quilt booth; Mrs. Wm. Van Alstyne, soft drinks; Misses Rachael Hardy, Carrie Leggett and Grace Stanford, cake booth; Mrs. Mary Cross, ice cream; Mrs. Julia Ten Eyck, fancy booth; Miss Mary Hoyt, Meedames Susie Freeland, Freeman, and J. E. Bruce. Cashier, Mr. Joseph Price; secretary, Miss Eva Williams; assistant secretary, Miss Maggie Harding. The Colored American booth THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. was in charge of Miss Anna J. Moore, who distributed dozens of sample copies of The Colored American among the visitors. The following persons bought copies and registered; Mr. J. D. Nichols No 219 Orange street; Aaron Oliver 336 Hamilton street, Charles Shelvey, 16 Chapel street; Lewis N. Vernon, Boston, Mass.; Geo Tumney, 28 Congress street; J. H. Clifton, 28 Congress street; R. R. Burwell, Troy, N. Y.; T. H. Allen, Albany; J. Thomas Fitch, Albany; J. H. Davis, Troy; W. H. Hoyt, 97 Orange street; Miss M. R. Hoyt, 304 State street; Miss Carrie Dixon, Chestnut street; Mrs. Minnie James, 576 Broadway; Miss Marie Niver, 536 Broad way. The opening night of the fair was a great success and the sales at the various booths were brisk and encouraging. A musical program was given in the auditorium upstairs by the Sunday School scholars. Tuesday evening the choir of the church gave a very creditable concert under the direction of Messrs. J. R. Frisby and John D. Nichols. Wednesday evening the American Protective League had charge On Thursday night a company of young ladies presented a drama entitled "The Minister's Christmas Greeting," which was well rendered. Mr. Henry A. Spencer enacted the role of the lonesome young clergyman, and looked the part to perfection. Each one of his young lady admirers had unbeknown to the other worked a pair of slippers for his ministerial feet and as no two pair were of the same size, the poor preacher was in a fix. It was a very laughable little drama and showed the craftiness of the tender sex to enmesh a guileless and innocent preacher. As he could not marry all of them and didn't express a preference for either, they all turned on him and tore his reputation to tatters, called him a mean selfish old thing, etc. It waa a case of sour grapes. The following persons won door prizes given each night at the fair; Monday night, a handsome table cover Miss Eva Williams; Tuesday night, rocking chair, Mrs. Anna Pickett; Wednesday night, a very pretty table lamp, Miss Mabel Dixon; Thursday half ton coal, Mr. J. O. Commeraw; Friday pair of ladies shoes, Mrs. Henry Pinckney. NOTES. Sarah Harding, a pretty doll Ida Gibbons, a very pretty doll. Blanche Bronck, a fancy sewing basket. Mrs. E B. Irving. a buzz saw pincushion. Mr. Sanford Yopp won a beautiful silk pillow. Garland Andrews a very fine Afghan. Mrs. C. N. Gibbons, a very beautiful quilt. Mrs. Wm. H. Hoyt was the successful winner of a magnificent parlor lamp. During the fair, a number of visitors from out of town were present, noticeable among whom were Miss Fannie Gibbone, Miss Carlotta Gibbons, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Johnson and many others. The pastor and congregation and the various committees of the fair desire to express through The Colored American their grateful thanks to the merchants of Albany and the public generally the former for many useful donations and the latter for their general patronage and encouragement. Mrs. J. E. BRUCE. The 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 SETS A HOT PACE. 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Perguson is tke chief prose- euting witness. The case, as all will remember, grew out of the discrimina- tion practiced agamst colored people by the management of the Grand Opera House during the recent Williams and Walker engagement. Mr, Ferguson and two ladies were ejected from the premises on account of their color, and roany well known citizens were either flacly refused admission to the orches tra, or were robbed of their rightful coupons bya “flim flam” procese and forced into the balcony. The testimony before the grand jury it is said, was direct and conclusive, and there seems little room for doubt that an indictment against Burke and Chase will be made out. From the evidence open to the public at large, the violation of thelaw is plain snd a failure of the grand jury to indict would be a monstrous out rage. Those who are in a position to know, intimate that the business affairs of Burke and Uhase are in abad condition. The Grand rental isheavy, and for the moat part the expenses exceed the re- ceipte, and the backers of the enter- prise are losing money rapidly. They say for Burke that he is a gentleman and is disgusted with Chase’s assinine policy toward colored people, which has cost the jirm no less than $1,000 in litigation. The shows given at the house are of an inferior order, and it is regarded as only a question of time when the doors will close for good. Chase has found that drawing the color line on Washington’s 1espectable and intelligent Negro population isa costly experiment. Managers Rapley, Luck- ett and Dwyer, Paiuter, Kernan and Weilington, of the other theaters, are first-class business men and have no ‘rouble with their numerous Negro patrons, Chase is ‘‘up against it hard.’’ The New Haven News. New Haven, Conn., Special—There has ben provided at No. 78 Webster street, a place known as the Connecti~ cut News Headquarters where all im- poriant news that will be of rnterest to Afro-Americans throughout the state will be received and given out through the Afro-American press, In a few days we wlil be able to furnish our patrons with all periodicals gotten out by Ne groes only, 1 will supply you with any colored newspaper thatis printed and es- pecially Tbe Colored American which I would recommend to the most bril- liant newspaper published from the Negro press, The union services of the vixwell Avenue Congregational and Bethel A.M. E. church ended up on last Sunday afternoon. At the Im- manuel Baptist church with a most magnificent sermon delivered by the Rey. Dr. Israel Demick pastor of the Bethel A.M, E. church, The cermons delivered by the three pulpit giants, Keve, A. Claton Powells, T. Nelson Baker and Dr. Derrick have aroused more interest for the Christian church in this city, than any effort that was ever put forth, The Goffe street branch ofthe Y. M. C. A. has started out on another years journey. It Is hoped that the association will be patronized and supported better this year than in the past. Why domot fhe young men of | THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHIN GTON, D. 0. New Haven prize this association high enough to spend their afternoons and evenings in the building? Every at- traction suitable for the occasion has been proviaed to amuse the young men of our city, yet they fail to take hold. All men are invited to the Y, M. C. A. rooms, corner Goffe and Sperry streets, from 10 a. m, until® p. m. daily. Rev. Israel Derrick began the reviva) meetings at Bethel A. M E. church last Monday evening. Rev. George W. Lee, of Washington, D. C. will conduct the revival meetings at the Immanuel Bap tist church, beginning February 12th, 1900. Rev. A. C. Powell, pastor of the Immanuel Baptist church, preached an eloquent sermon to the First Separate Company of the Connecticut National Guard, Sunday evening, taking for his text, Judges the 7th chapter and 6th verse. la spite of the storm the church was crowded. A. LEE Epps, LN a ca ith te aentenenss tln pP—t Oharlottesville, Va. Special—'I'he celebration of the first anniversary 0: the Young Men’s Christian Associatiorx of this city, took place atthe First Bap tist church, Rev, R. CO. Quarles pastor, on the 26.h of January. The following interesting program was rendered on that occasion: Scripture reading Rev 44. Duke Veature, prayer by chaplain Mr A. F. Angel, singing by congre- gation, opening remarks by pastor Rev. R. C. Quarles, address py presi- dent Mr. J. H. Dickinson, duett Misses Bessie Ferrell and Mamie Coles,‘‘Beauti. ful Moonlignt;’’ paper Rev, C. N. Gar- Tis, subject, “Do Something; singing by quintett Richard Chisholm, Walker Jackson, Howard Watson, John Tonsler and Earnest Preston, recitation by Miss Annie Bryant, “Bernado del Carpio;” echoes from the annual conference by Secretary C. H. Bullock, singing, trio, Misses Mamie Coles, Bessie Ferrell and Howard Wat:on, essay by Miss Lizzie Coles, subject, ‘“‘Character and its Values;”’ singing by quintett, “Break the news to Mother’? Howard Watson, John Tonsler, Richard Chisholm, Karnest Preston and Walker Jackson. After the pregram was rendered, re- freshments were served in the lecture room by a committee of the ladies auxiliary of whom Mrs. Alice Minor was chairman. ‘he effect of the Y. M. O, A. for the good of our young is show- ing itself day by day. Quite a succesful revival is in progress at the Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. C, N. Harris pas- ter, is being assisted by Rev. C. H. Phillips of Beaver Dana, Va. and the other pastors of the city. Up to this’ writing over twenty converts are re ported with prospects of increased suc- cess, Mr. W. D. Barns left last week for Basic City, Va. to accept a position as assistant teacher in the Valley In- stitute of Which Prof B. W. Tyrrell 18 principal. Miss Mary Martin left las, week for Morgan College, Lynchburg | Va. in company with her sister, Mra. Lizzie Harris, who will visit in Lynch- burg before returning home. Rev. G. C. Cary, pastor of Si. John Baptist church and Mechums River Baptist church of ihe county was in toun Saturday and subscribed for Fhe Colored American. He reports his work as very successfal at his fields of labor. Misses Bertha Kenney, Lottie Lewis, Mrs. Gertrude Heiskell; Maggie Terry and Messrs. D. A. Smith, Wm. Jackson and Jackson Burley teachers in the county were in he city Saturday, The American is on sale at Pollard’e or can begotten from A.F.Angel at the university. MonNTICELLO: What has become of the eloquent L. C. 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Mr. Stewart is the young man who graduated from Tuskegee and went to Wisconsin, where he managed the large dairy concern of Governor Hoard of that state. A year or so ago, Mr. Stewart removed to Academy, S. D., where he has established himself in the dairy J. PROF. T. J. CALLOWAY. business. Mr. Stewart, according to an article in the Daily News of this city, is a candidate for the State Legislature of South Dakota, and stands a good chance of winning the coveted toga. Thomas J. Calloway, Special Agent for the Negro exhibit at the Paris Exposition, was in town for about a week, recently. While here, Mr. Calloway called a meeting of the leading men of our city, and outlined a plan for securing exhibits from this section. Chicago will be the only Northern city from which Mr. Calloway will take exhibits to Paris. Mr. Calloway left last Wednesday for Atlanta, Ga. He was accompanied by Mr. Harry Sheppard, of St. Paul, a photographer, who will take a number of photographs for the exhibit. Mr. Calloway will return here in about a month. Mr. Theodore W. Jones addressed the Men's Sunday Forum last Sunday on "The Negro's Enemies." He made a very plain, straightforward talk, and maintained that the Negro's worst enemies are not Jim-crow cars, disfranchisement, and lynching, but his habits of gambling, of shiftlessness, of squandering his earnings and his energies in bar rooms and brothels. He urged that an earnest effort be made by the intelligent and respectable people of our race to inculcate principles of thrift and self-respect in the masses. The fun in political circles is fast and furious. The republican Primaries to name candidates for alderman in the various wards will be held next Wednesday. The colored brother is interested in these fights only as a matter of being next to the winner and to get a seat at the pie counter. The primaries to name candidates for Governor and the county officers will be held later. In these contests, there is one plum that will likely fall to the colored brother—that of county commissioner of Cook county. There is no lack of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. eager and anxious hands to receive it. The present incumbent, Hon. E. H. Wright, who has served two terms, is a candidate for re election. Mr. Wright has the merit of having made a good commissioner, and of having achieved a powerful influence in the county board, He has been, at various times, the leader of a faction in the board and last week was the only member of the board to make a speech discussing the finances of Cook county. It is needless to say that he is strongly intrenched in the favor of the powers that be, and it may be that he will represent the colored people for another term in that office. There are so many other candidates that I cannot mention all. The more prominent of them are J. Norman Croker, Hale G. Parker, Samuel M. Jackson, R. E. Moore and Col. John R. Marshall. Col. Marshall is also a strong man with the "leaders," and it may be that if Mr. Wright be "rotated" out of office, that Col. Marshall may be the man to draw the $4,000 salary that attaches to the office. The two prominent candidates for Governor from this county, are Judge Elbridge Haney, of the Circuit Court, and Judge Orrin N. Carts, of the County Court. Judge Haney's name was first mentioned in this connection by Hon. E. H. Morris at a meeting of the 3rd ward republican club. Since then his boom has grown, and he bids fair to win the nomination. Meanwhile Judge Carts, than whom there is no better liked and more popular man in the county, is fighting hard with the standard cry, of "Every man to the primary, and down with the bosses." It is interesting to note the report that has gained considerable currency here, that in the event that Judge Haney be elected Governor, his place on the Circuit Court Bench will go to a colored man. Of course, only one colored man is in position to be connected with such a rumor. It is probable then, that other interests may be sacrificed to this object, and the next Board of Commissioners may not contain a colored man in order that a colored man may grace the Bench of Cook county. Time will tell. ALBERT B. GEORGE. Oratorical Contest at Howard. The Alpha Phi Literary Society of Howard University held its third annual prize debate for the H. A. Brown gold medal, Friday January 26th, in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. A large and appreciative audience was present and listened with rapt attention to the intelligent discussion of a most interesting subject. "Resolved, That International Disarmament is Now Timely." The affirmative side was argued by Mr. W. E. Davis of the Theological department and Mr. R. Henri Scott of the Law school. The negative argument were presented by Messrs. Jas. W. Batts and Neral H. Thomas of the College department. The discussions were logical and interesting and several of the speakers showed exceptional powers of oratory. The judges, Prof. R. H. Terrell, Rev. A. P. Miller and Warden Tennell, by unanimous decision awarded the medal to Neral A. Thomas for superiority of matter, arrangement and delivery. Mr. Thomas showed by far, more ability than any of the other contestants and he has many of the qualities of the true orator He made a most comprehensive argument and showed extensive research and a thorough knowledge of his subject. He made fifteen distinct and substantial points, each of which was con- firmed by statistics and historical illustrations. Among many of his more nicely rounded periods, Mr. Thomas said: "You cannot federate the world. At the Hague Conference, the most advanced step ever taken in that direction, there was only a fraction of the nations represented. The Utopian idea of disarmament came up, met its fate and was borne to the tomb of the impossible." This makes the third scalp to dangle from the belt of Mr. Thomas' oratory, having won the first prize of ten dollars in gold at the Howard prepartory commencement in 1897, for the best oration and having been one of Howard's representatives who worsted Lincoln University in debate at Baltimore last May. HON. THOMAS G. HAYES The Recently Elected Mayor of the Monumental City. Baltimore, Md., Special-Hon. T. G. Hayes the recently elected mayor of Baltimore, is a man of unquestionable character, portraiting all the executive virtues that the responsibility of his position demands. He is a gentleman not only opposed to rowdyism, turbulance and wanton violation of the law, which has been growing prevalent in many of our large cities, but he can be truly placed among the unquestionable white friends of the Negro race. It is believed that the Negroes made no serious mistake by giving Mr. Hayes their support in the recent election. His speech made last week at the Sharp Street M. E. church, (colored) in connection with those of Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett and others was highly applauded by the colored people of this city, in which address he so vividly expressed his tender feeling and appreciation of those identified to the Negro race. The representative of The Colored American was courteously received last week by the mayor, and we can only predict nothing but a healthy and sound administration under the executive advice of the worthy chief tain. He is further a man that needs no introduction to the citizens and business arena of the city and state, having held many positions of trust and responsibility. By his unswerving interest and fidelity in the cause of the citizens whom he has so faithfully served and represented; he now has the full confidence and esteem of all his constituents. J. H. B. An Editor's Warning. Last week a delinquent subscriber said he would pay up if he lived. He died. Another said, "I will see you tomorrow." He's blind. 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Toliver conducted quite a successful revival at the Shiloh Baptist church this week. The Misses Ross of Veimont avenue entertained a few friends at cards last Thursday evening. Messrs. J. W. Patteison and Rev. P. Hampton White were in Baltimore a few days last week. A great meeting is now in progress at Park Temple. Several have been converted this week. Dr. George H. Richardson is a polished speaker and invariably takes the practical side of a question. Revs. Sterling N. Brown and D. E. Wiseman were among the guests at the White House reception last week. The good work still goes on Park Temple. Such full houses should encourage this people to expect large things. Mr. J. H. Harrison, of St. Louis, clerk in the 6th auditor's office, has been promoted to book keeper in the Recording Division. Mrs. Turner of Pierce Place, who has been quite ill for the past month, is still sick. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Lawyer Perri W. Frisby was called to Bellaire, Ohio, a few days ago to attend the funeral of his sister. He returned last Saturday. Mrs. Henrietta Marshall of 12th St., has been very sick with the grip for the past three weeks is up again and expects to be out shortly. Mr. James E. Slaughter and Miss Mary Brown have been elected secretary and treasurer respectively of the Second Baptist Lyceum. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billiousness and constipation. The address on "Wendell Phillips" delivered at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel recently by President J. E. Rankin was a scholarly production. "A Day with Negro Journalism," with Editors Cooper, Chase and Manly in the points will be the attraction at Second Baptist Lyceum February 18. The Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical students of Howard University had their pictures taken in a group Sunday to be forwarded to the Paris Exposition. February 6, Reuben S. Smith, Esq., of the District bar, will appear before Bethel, discussing the force and effect THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of "Public opinion." "Marriage" is underlined for February. The Liberty Baptist church, corner 18th and E streets n. w. is making rapid progress both spiritually and financially, under the pastorial charge of Rey. I Tolliver, formerly of Texas. Messrs. John H. Clark of the Turf and Porters' Excange and W. H. Gleaves representing the M. and P. Coal Company, both of St. Louis, Mo., were in the city this week and made many friends. The annual meeting of Sumner Lodge No.4 K. of P. will be preached in Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion church on 23rd street, northwest, Sunday Feb., 11th at 8 pm., by Rev. G. W. Kincaid, pastor. All lodges are invited to attend. Mr. A. H. Cooper, the popular tailor corner Missouri avenue and 6th street, northwest, opposite B. and P. depot, has been doing a fine business all the winter. His spring samples are arriving daily, and he would be pleased to have all his former customers and others to call and inspect them. Mr. C. F. Lafon, a young man who has travelled much in the United States and abroad, is Senator T. T. Allaina successor at the capitol. He is well-known to all the prominent members of Congress and his political backing is of the gilt-edged variety. He is a son of the late Louisiana philanthropist Tony Lafon, who during his life was the only Negro millionaire in America, Mr. Lafon and his charming wife are guests at the Woodson. Mrs. E. S. Burns of Livonia, New York, of the National Woman's Suffrage Convention will be the guest of our genial friends, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander H. Brooks 2034 17th St. nw. during her stay in Washington. Mrs. Burns is one of the most talented musicians in the United States, and a musical treat may be expected. Mrs. Brooks having a fine soprano voice will lend much to the delight of the many friends who will be welcome to their pleasant home. The newly elected officers of Prince Hall Lodge 14, F. A. A. M. began their initiatory work at the temple Tuesday evening, January 80th. The work of the second degree was done in a veteran way after which the friends and members of Prince Hall and sister lodges were invited to a banquet prepared by Messrs. Moore and Prioleau. The menu was toothsome and plentiful and the toasts and speeches that followed were of a high order. Prince Hall Lodge is setting the pace. We are Up-to date. Miss Luzzie Hummons of Winchester, Ky., was married to Trooper Samuel Wheeler of the 9th U. S. Calvary, Fort Wingate, N. M., last Friday by telegraph and telephone. A minister at Winchester, magistrate at Houston, and chaplain at Fort Wingate performed the ceremony. The messages cost $25.00 and is the first colored wedding ever solemnized by wire. Where is Prof. Jacques? 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GLOVES FROM $1.00 up Tried on and Warranted Capital Savings -Bank- 4 THE BISHOPS IN SESSION Eminent Prelates of the Race's Greatest Ecclesiastical Organization Assemble to Discuss Ways and Means for the Extension of Church Work. The citizens of Washington enjoyed a rare treat last week and the early part of the present week. We had with us the Bishops and Executive Officers of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church, the strongest race organization in the world. The meeting is what is known as the Quadrennial Session of the Bishops' Council. This session is attended by all of the Bishops and by the different officers and heads of all of the different departments of the work of this great Church. The meetings are held once in four years, usually a few months before the meeting of the Quadrennial Conference, which will be held this year in Columbus, Ohio. In politics this meeting would be known as a caucus, for here the Bishops and the leading officers of the Church meet to discuss all plans, ways and means, and outline a program for the work to be acted upon and executed at the Quadrennial Conference. All the work of this great African Methodist denomination has come from out of this Council. The heads of the different departments make recommendations and suggestions as to the improvements and changes in the work Here it is decided how many new Bishops shall be elected; here it is decided how many new schools will be established; how many new missionaries are to be sent into the field; what increase of amount shall be given to superannuated ministers and a thousand and one things along this line.. Heads of the different departments are admitted, one at a time, into the Bishops' Council and make their recommendations. Not only these, but they leave a written report of their recommendations, so that they can be acted upon afterwards. For years it has been the custom that whatever is recommended by the Bishops Council is generally favorably acted upon in the Conference; but any measure that is offered and recommended by an executive officer, if it is not accepted by the Bishops Council, may be taken to the Conference and debated on the floor. At the great Quadrennial Conference which is to held in Columbus, O., next May, Bishop Abram Grant will deliver an address of the Bishops' Council to that great body and Bishop B. F. Lee will preach the Quadrennial sermon. Two Bishops have died since the last session of the Quadrennial Conference, namely, Bishop J. C. Embry and Bishop J. H. Armstrong. Since the death of these two Bishops, Bishops Grant and Gaines have divided the work of the 7th Episcopal District, Bishop Grant taking South Carolina and Bishop Gains taking Florida. In the tenth district, made vacant by the death of Bishop Armstrong, Bishop James H. Handy has had charge of the work in Louisiana, while Bishop Salter has looked after Texas, the great Lone Star State. In a conversation with Dr. M. M. Moore, the Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, whose headquarters are in this city, he spoke in the most enthusiastic terms of the great work the Church is doing, and the great increase in the population of the Church as well as in number of places of worship, the increase in the amount of property owned and the very, very great increase in the amount of dollar money. In fact THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. J. H. African Methodism's Most Successful Financial Secretary. His Elevation to The Bishopic Universally Conceded. the increase of the dollar money in this Quadrennial Session over that of last Session is little less than $70,000. Arnett delivered the annual sermon for him. The council decided to accept an invitation to appear before the industry The Bishops, the executive officers of and leading men of the denomination from all parts of the country spent a pleasant time every moment of their stay here, and Sunday many pulpits rang with the eloquence and the pride and gift of African Methodism. The first day's session began last Wednesday, January 81st, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church on M street. The opening session took place at 10 am., with devotional exercises, followed by an address by that grand old hero and champion, Bishop Henry M. Turner. In addition to Bishop Turner, who presided at the forenoon session, those present were Bishop W. J. Gaines, Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett, Bishop B. T. Tanner, Bishop Abraham Grant, Bishop Benjamin F. Lee, Bishop M. B. Salter, Bishop James A. Handy, and Bishop W. B. Derrick. After hymns and prayers by Bishops Tanner, Handy, and Salter, the bishops went into executive session. Among the distinguished churchmen present during the opening services were Rev. T. W. Henderson, general business manager, Philadelphia; Rev. C. S. Smith, secretary Sunday school Union, Nashville; Rev. M. M. Moore, financial secretary, Washington; Dr. H. B. Parks, secretary to the bishops, New York; Prof. J. R. Hawkins, commissioner of education; Rev. C. T. Shaffer, committee of church extension; Dr. H. T. Johnson, editor Christian Recorder; Rev. C. L. Bradwell, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. James Dean, North Carolina; Rev. J. W. Beckett, Baltimore; Rev. R. F. Hurley, Detroit; Rev. W.D. Chappelle, Columbia, S. C.; Rev.R. C. Ransom, Chicago; Rev. N. J. Me Cracken, Chicago; Prof. C. S. Smith, secretary historical committee; Rev. J. Albert Johnson, pastor Metropolitan church; Rev. John W, Henderson, New York, and Rev. John Hurst, Baltimore. On account of the indisposition of Bishop Turner in the evening, Bishop Arnett delivered the annual sermon for him. The council decided to accept an invitation to appear before the industrial commission during the week. The secretary was authorized to arrange a date. The evening's session began at 8 pm. when a grand reception was given to the Bishops by the pastor, the members and friends of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, there was a large attendance. Bishop W. J. Gaines presided, and after a hymn by the choir and prayer by Bishop Derrick he introduced Hon. John W. Ross, Commissioner of the District of Columbia, who delivered an address of welcome. Mr. Ross, who with others prominent in the affairs of the church and nation, occupied seats on the platform, arose, and after a few introductory remarks, branched into his topic. He stated that there were 89,000 Negroes resident here, who are accommodated by 104 churches and 39 schools. The school property, he said, is valued at $1,100,000. He outlined the condition of the Negro race here, and said there are thousands who reside in the alleys of the District who really need the assistance of the council. The church alone, he said, can remedy this evil, and Mr. Ross went on to detail the great good which has been done by the kindergartens and the independent bands of workers. He told of the number of Negroes employed under the District government, and said that there was no doubt the race had a great future before it. Rev. F. J. Grimke, one of the most scholarly of our pastors, was next introduced to deliver an address on the part of the clergymen. He praised the noble work of the church, and gave a brief sketch of its history and the great work it has done. He urged the continuance of the present system, and stated that a study should be made of the work of this church. He made an able plea that Rev. J. Albert Johnson be chosen to fill one of the vacant bishoprics. Mr. J. M. Simms in fervent and well-chosen language, on the behalf of the laity of the city, traced the history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church from its establishment in 1840 up to today. He talked for some time, setting forth the good work of the church and the need for such an educator, especially among the Negro race. Bishop B. T. Tanner made the response on behalf of the bishops. He made quite an eloquent reply and told of the good effects of Christianity. He told of the foundation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church among the Negroes, and of the necessity of the institution at the time. The people, he said, were dissatisfied, but they had come to appreciate the wisdom of their action with the growth of the church. Rev T. W. Henderson, of Philadelphia also made an address, in which he described the work of the church. He spoke in glowing terms of the city of Washington as a convention place, and congratulated the council upon its choice. Prof. H. T. Kealing made response on behalf of the council, which was listened to attentively. Other speeches were delivered during the evening, which were in hearty accord with the sentiment of the gathering. The music was a special feature of the meeting, and the choir, under Prof. Layton, was congratulated on its work. The second day's session began Thursday, February 1st at 10 am. After devotional exercises, the reports of the general officers were received. The Bishop's Council then went into private session and adjourned late in the afternoon. The evening session of the second day began at 8 pm. This was a gala night, for the Bishops were the honored guests of the Metropolitan Church at the 25th anniversary of itinerant services of Rev. J. Albert Johnson, the energetic and popular pastor. A most excellent and well selected program was rendered, a full account of which was given in our last issue. The third day's session began Friday at 10 am. After devotional exercises, additional reports were handed in by the general officers and the council held private sessions, admitting only such general officers as bad reports and explanations to make. M. M. Moore, the financial secretary, read his report Bishop Turner presided. In the afternoon a session was held at the financial department, 1535 Fourteenth street C. T. Shaffer of the church extension, presented his report, while Rev. C. S. Smith also made report for the Sunday school department. The evening's session of the third day began at 8 pm. It was the anniversary meeting, with the scholarly Bishop B. F Lee presiding. This was one of the most interesting of all of the sessions. "Education," and "Missions" were the subjects. Bishop W. B. Derrick of the diocese of Arkansas and Tennessee, who was formerly secretary of mission work, was the principal speaker and he took for his topic, "The Gospel in all Lands," and told in his usual eloquent and happy vein of the progress of the race in all countries where the gospel is preached. He told of the condition of the race in the South, as well as in Africa and Haiti and other islands. In Africa, he said, there are 216 missionaries, and he went on to describe their work throughout that country. He also spoke of th ee | large amount of money collected yesr- ly in the various A. M. E. churches, gn detailed the manner of expending the same. prof J. K. Hawkins, the energetic secretary of the committee on educa- tion, was next imtroduced, and made an address on the status of the Negro jp educational work. ‘Within thirty- four years,” he said, ‘‘the Negro race has wiped out 42 per cent. of its illitera y, Amillien and a half school chil- dren are enrolled, 40,000 of whem are in higher institutions of learning The A M. E ebureh educational depart ment has twenty schools, employing 18) teachers for 5,885 scholare. The property is valued af $576,000. ‘he Negro is no new factor mm life; he is no Rewsubject in mankind, but jsa force ip the world and one of the factors which has helped to build up this nation. He is \nterested in every industry and every enterpuse for de velopment. Tbere has been no strife, poclash of arm, but only harmony wih the best elemeots of the other ay 1 te AT] ah Er Hi laa im a a a (ALL nila le ey ae Mn: iA Financial Department of the A M, E, Church, Washington, D, O. races, T hey oppose political demagogy au honor the best statesmanship, re- garding the problem of life as the great- est problem, taking hold of it with earnestness and helping to solve it.’’ Dr. I. B. Parks, of New York, the gifted secretary to the bishops, also made an address. He spoke of the Work of missionaries in heme and foreign fields He was listened to at: tentively. Those who had the great fortune to hear these addresses went away from the meeting intoxicated with the great work that has been accom- plished along these lines. ‘The Bishops attended the session of the National Industrial Commission Friday at 1 p,m forthe purpose of giv- ‘Dg te-timony in regard to the industrial Sud educational condition of the Ameri- can Negro. The Bishops have often ex pressed @ Wish to have a hearing on this sunject before the commission, with 8 view to having their testimony buton record and placed before Con Stes with the report of the commission The *ommission, With Col. Albert Clark presiding, met in the board room At the appointed hour, and the Bishops Were introduced to themembers, Bishop THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Cc. W. J. Gaines, of Atlanta, Ga., Wag called upen to give the first testimony. He spoke of the necessity for the es tablishment of a higher school system for Negroes throughoat the South, and referred feelingly to the race prejudice existing in the southern states, as shown especially by the “Jim Crow” car system now in operation. He was followed by Bishop A Grant: of Philadelphia, who in the course of his remarks showed the value of the Ne gro in the exten-ion of industries throughout tha South. He spoke of the proposed plan of deporting the Negro to Africa, and said that there were very few Negroes who would entertain sueb a proposition. He said that they con- sidered they had as much right in this country as the white men, and that any proposition to get rid of the colered race was absolutely ridiculous. By way of illustrating the progress made by the Negro in Jate years, he pointed out the difference cxisting between the indus. trial condition of the Negro at the end of the war and at the present time. country as the white men, and that any proposition to get rid of the colored race was absolutely ridiculous. By way of illustrating the progress made by the Negro in Jate years, he pointed out the difference cxisting between the indus- trial condition of the Negro at the end of the war and at the present time. Bishop M B. Salter, of Charleston, S. C., was next called upon to speak. He spoke of the treatment of the Ne- groes throughout the South, and de- scribed the system of payment to the colored help on the plantations, He said that the great majority of planters paid the Negroes by tickets or checks, for which they could procure goods from stores owned by the planters. [ao this way the Negro got no actual money and was forced to trade with the store of the planter hiriag him. Bishop Salter very clearly showed that the Negro, when given the opportunity, made as yood a workman 1n a factory as a white man. He cited the existence of a cotton factory in South Carolina, in which only Negroes were employed, and of another owned aod wo:ked by Negroes, also in South Carolina. In both cases, he said, the work accomplished by the Negroes was of as high a class as that done in any factory run by white men. Bishop W. B. Derrick, of Jackson, -Miss,, then made a few aemarks in re- gard to the value of the Negro to the industrial life of the South, He gave some excellent practical testimony on the needs of the Negroes in tte ex treme southern states, He said that one bad feature was the lack of reform schools in these states. The young malefactors, he said, were sent to jails and penitentiaries, where they as- sociated with the worst forms of criwi: nals, and when released they came out into the world experienced and incor: rigible thieves and murderers. If re form schools, similar to tose of the northern states, could be established, hesaid, much of the crime and cor: ruption among the southern Negroes would be prevented. The Bishops were thanked for their testimony snd the commission adjourned. 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Carr, pastor of the Second Baptist church, of Indianapolis, Ind., has closed a highly successful revival at the Vermont avenue Baptist church. 224 conversions were made during his stay. At his farewellservice, the con- gregation presented Rev. Carr with a purse containing $175. « F PLAIN (awe After Seven years In the Business T have my first time To see a man refuse $100 Or $1000 of Insurance, after The death of a relative or friend. I KNOW THE RUSINES3! WHY NOT WRITE OR CALL TO SEE ME? 1892. 1900. B. H. BAKER, 9 General Agent. Royal Benetit Society. SICK OR AOUIDENT. 1440 T STREET, N. W., CR HOME OFFIVE, 6 BIG TIMES IN ALBANY. Rev. Gibbons a Successful and Tireless Worker-An Interesting Drama-Israel Church Free of Debt-Great Newspaper Honored. Albany, N. Y., Special. Rev. Charles N. Gibbons pastor of the Israel A. M E. Church, Hamilton St. this city, has succeeded in liquidating the debt left upon the church by his predecessor the Rev. D P. Brown, and the church is now in a flourishing condition. Rev. Gibbons is a thoroughgoing, conscientious and honest man, and has applied himself zealously to the work of discharging the great multitude of small bills against the church which have been presented by its numerous creditors to the trustee board and pastor with annoying frequency and persistency. Mr Gibbons has been greatly assisted in the work of lifting the church debt by a kind hearted and Christian gentleman, Mr. George H. Knowlton, a retired Albany merchant, who was greatly interested in the prosperity, temporal and spiritual, of this church. Through Mr Knowlton a sum of money was raised ($645.75) with which outstanding debts against the church have been paid as far as presented, and the church is now for the first time in many years entirely free from debt except the small obligations incurred for necessary running expenses. So anxious was Mr. Gibbons to clear up these bills against the church, that he did not insist upon the payment of his own salary which was in arrears to the amount of over $200,00, from this sum, raised through the kindness of Mr. Knowlton, but relied upon the gratitude and honor of his trustee board and members for the prompt and cheerful payment of his back salary in full, or so much thereof as they could reasonably pay without prejudice to the interest of the church. At a harmonious meeting of the trustee board of the church on January 22, 1900 he was voted and paid $191 00 leaving a small balance due on salary. The present board of trustees of Hamilton Street church, are Mesers. Joseph Price, President, John Caldwell, secretary, William H. Brent, treasurer; Wm. Van Alstyne, Richard R. Johnson, Henry Pinckney and Henry Hyson, representative of the progressive element among Albany's colored citizens, whose administration begins under promising and encouraging auspices. The exterior of the church has recently been beautifully repainted through the intelligent efforts of a committee of ladies and gentlemen of which Miss Mary R. Hoyt was chairman; Wm. H. Brent 2nd vice president; Rev. C. N. Gibbons, secretary and Mrs. J. E. Bruce, treasurer. This committee with the co operation of its members and the generous and substantial encouragement of the public spirited citizens of Albany, raised within a few months the sum of $103 15, and Hamilton St. church now presents an attractive appearance and is a source of pride to the residents of the street as well as to its members and friends of the congregation. Following is a report of the most succesful fair ever held in Hamilton St. church. The fair began January 15—19 and was a pronounced success netting the church $238 84 clear. Rev. C. N. Gibbons, the efficient pastor of the church, comes in for no small share of praise for the success which has attended the efforts of the trustees and the various committees of ladies and gen-tlemen who assisted with the fair. The public attendance during each night was very generous and all the various booths were liberally patronized. The following named ladies had charge of booths: Mrs. C. N. Gibbons, Missee Vivian Jones and —— Freeman; doll and flower booth; Mrs. E. B. Irving, china booth; Miss Sylvia Freeman, candy booth; Misses Estella Leggett, Rita Leggett, Rachael Van Dursen, quilt booth; Mrs. Wm. Van Alstyne, soft drinks; Misses Rachael Hardy, Carrie Leggett and Grace Stanford, cake booth; Mrs. Mary Cross, ice cream; Mrs. Julia Ten Eyck, fancy booth; Miss Mary Hoyt, Mesdames Susie Freeland, Freeman, and J. E. Bruce. Cashier, Mr. Joseph Price; secretary, Miss Eva Williams; assistant secretary, Miss Maggie Harding. The Colored American booth THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. was in charge of Miss Anra J. Moore, who distributed dozens of sample copies of The Colored American among the visitors. The following persons bought copies and registered; Mr. J. D. Nichols No 219 Orange street; Aaron Oliver 336 Hamilton street, Charles Shelvey, 16 Chapel street; Lewis N. Vernon, Boston, Mass.; Geo Tumney, 28 Congress street; J. H. Clifton, 28 Congress street; R. R. Burwell, Troy, N. Y.; T. H. Allen, Albany; J. Thomas Fitch, Albany; J. H. Davis, Troy; W. H. Hoyt, 97 Orange street; Miss M. R. Hoyt, 304 State street; Miss Carrie Dixon, Chestnut street; Mrs. Minnie James, 576 Broadway; Miss Marle Niver, 536 Broad way. The opening night of the fair was a great success and the sales at the various booths were brisk and encouraging. A musical program was given in the auditorium upstairs by the Sunday School scholars. Tuesday evening the choir of the church gave a very creditable concert under the direction of Messrs. J. R. Frisby and John D. Nichols. Wednesday evening the American Protective League had charge On Thursday night a company of young ladies presented a drama entitled "The Minister's Christmas Greeting," which was well rendered. Mr. Henry A. Spencer enacted the role of the lonesome young clergyman, and looked the part to perfection. Each one of his young lady admirers had unbeknown to the other worked a pair of slippers for his ministerial feet and as no two pair were of the same size, the poor preacher was in a fix. It was a very laughable little drama and showed the craftiness of the tender sex to enmesh a guileless and innocent preacher. As he could not marry all of them and didn't express a preference for either, they all turned on him and tore his reputation to tatters, called him a mean selfish old thing, etc. It waa a case of sour grapes. The following persons won door prizes given each night at the fair; Monday night, a handsome table cover Miss Eva Williams; Tuesday night, rocking chair, Mrs. Anna Pickett; Wednesday night, a very pretty table lamp, Miss Mabel Dixon; Thursday half ton coal, Mr. J O. Commeraw; Friday pair of ladies shoes, Mrs. Henry Pinckney. NOTES. Sarah Harding, a pretty doll. Ida Gibbons, a very pretty doll. Blanche Bronck, a fancy sewing basket. Mrs. E B. Irving. a buzz saw pincushion. Mr. Sanford Yopp won a beautiful sink pillow. Garland Andrews a very fine Afghan. Mrs. C. N. Gibbons, a very beautiful quilt. Mrs. Wm. H. Hoyt was the successful winner of a magnificent parlor lamp. During the fair, a number of visitors from out of town were present, noticeable among whom were Miss Fannie Gibbons, Miss Carlotta Gibbons, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Johnson and many others. The pastor and congregation and the various committees of the fair desire to express through The Colored American their grateful thanks to the merchants of Albany and the public generally the former for many useful donations and the latter for their general patronage and encouragement. Mrs. J. E. BRUCE. The 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 SETS A HOT PACE. The Colored American in its new dress and small clothes, is about the neatest and newsiest race publication now noing business under the Sun. 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The case, as all will remember, grew out of the discrimination practiced against colored people by the management of the Grand Opera House during the recent Williams and Walker engagement. Mr. Ferguson and two ladies were ejected from the premises on account of their color, and many well known citizens were either flatly refused admission to the orchestra, or were robbed of their rightful coupons by a "flim flam" process and forced into the balcony. The testimony before the grand jury it is said, was direct and conclusive, and there seems little room for doubt that an indictment against Burke and Chase will be made out. From the evidence open to the public at large, the violation of the law is plain and a failure of the grand jury to indict would be a monstrous outrage. Those who are in a position to know, intimate that the business affairs of Burke and Chase are in a bad condition. The Grand rental is heavy, and for the most part the expenses exceed the receipts, and the backers of the enterprise are losing money rapidly. They say for Burke that he is a gentleman and is disgusted with Chase's assinine policy toward colored people, which has cost the firm no less than $1,000 in litigation. The shows given at the house are of an inferior order, and it is regarded as only a question of time when the doors will close for good. Chase has found that drawing the color line on Washington's respectable and intelligent Negro population is a costly experiment. Managers Rapley, Luckett and Dwyer, Painter, Kernan and Wellington, of the other theaters, are first-class business men and have no trouble with their numerous Negro patrons. Chase is "up against it hard." The New Haven News. New Haven, Conn., Special—There has been provided at No. 78 Webster street, a place known as the Connecticut News Headquarters where all important news that will be of interest to Afro-Americans throughout the state will be received and given out through the Afro-American press. In a few days we will be able to furnish our patrons with all periodicals gotten out by Negroes only. I will supply you with any colored newspaper that is printed and especially The Colored American which I would recommend to the most brilliant newspaper published from the Negro press. The union services of the Dixwell Avenue Congregational and Bethel A. M. E. church ended up on last Sunday afternoon. At the Immanuel Baptist church with a most magnificent sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Israel Denick pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church. The sermons delivered by the three pulpit giants, Revs. A. Claton Powells, T. Nelson Baker and Dr. Derrick have aroused more interest for the Christian church in this city, than any effort that was ever put forth. The Goffe street branch of the Y. M. C. A. has started out on another years journey. It is hoped that the association will be patronized and supported better this year than in the past. Why do not the young men of New Haven prize this association high enough to spend their afternoons and evenings in the building? Every attraction suitable for the occasion has been provided to amuse the young men of our city, yet they fail to take hold. All men are invited to the Y. M. C. A. rooms, corner Goffe and Sperry streets, from 10 a. m. until 9 p. m. daily. Rev. Israel Derrick began the revival meetings at Bethel A. M. E. church last Monday evening. Rev. George W. Lee, of Washington, D. C. will conduct the revival meetings at the Immanuel Baptist church, beginning February 12th, 1900. Rev. A. C. Powell, pastor of the Immanuel Baptist church, preached an eloquent sermon to the First Separate Company of the Connecticut National Guard, Sunday evening, taking for his text, Judges the 7th chapter and 6th verse. In spite of the storm the church was crowded. A. LEE EPPS. The Charlottesville, (Va.) Letter. Charlottesville, Va., Special—The celebration of the first anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association of this city, rook place at the First Baptist church, Rev, R. C. Quarles pastor, on the 26.h of January. The following interesting program was rendered on that occasion: Scripture reading Rev E. Duke Venture, prayer by chaplain Mr A. F. Angel, singing by congregation, opening remarks by pastor Rev. R. C. Quarles, address by president Mr. J. H. Dickinson, duett Misses Bessie Ferrell and Mamie Coles, "Beautiful Moonlight;" paper Rev. C. N. Harris, subject, "Do Something;" singing by quintett Richard Chisholm, Walker Jackson, Howard Watson, John Tonsler and Earnest Preston, recitation by Miss Annie Bryant, "Bernado del Carpio;" echoes from the annual conference by Secretary C. H. Bullock, singing, trio, Misses Mamie Coles, Bessie Ferrell and Howard Watson, essay by Miss Lizzie Coles, subject, "Character and its Values;" singing by quintett, "Break the news to Mother" Howard Watson, John Tonsler, Richard Chisholm, Earnest Preston and Walker Jackson. After the program was rendered, refreshments were served in the lecture room by a committee of the ladies auxiliary of whom Mrs. Alice Minor was chairman. The effect of the Y. M. C. A. for the good of our young is showing itself day by day. Quite a successful revival is in progress at the Ebanezer Baptist church, Rev. C. N. Harris pastor, is being assisted by Rev. C. H. Phillips of Beaver Dana, Va. and the other pastors of the city. Up to this writing over twenty converts are reported with prospects of increased success. Mr. W. D. Barns left last week for Basic City, Va. to accept a position as assistant teacher in the Valley Institute of which Prof B. W. Tyrrell is principal. Miss Mary Martin left last week for Morgan College, Lynchburg, Va. in company with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Harris, who will visit in Lynchburg before returning home. Rev. G. C. Cary, pastor of St. John Baptist church and Mechums River Baptist church of the county was in town Saturday and subscribed for The Colored American. He reports his work as very successful at his fields of labor. Misses Bertha Kenney, Lottie Lewis, Mrs. Gertrude Heiskell; Maggie Terry and Messrs. D. A. Smith, Wm. Jackson and Jackson Burley teachers in the county were in the city Saturday. The American is on sale at Pollard's or can be gotten from A.F. Angel at the university. MONTICELLO What has become of the eloquent L. C. Moore? 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Sometimes ago, I had among others several Rheumatic cases under my treatment and prescribed for these patients the very best Remedies which I skillfully selected, but without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and of its Wonderful Cures, and prescribed it to a few patients who found relief from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great number and to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three Weeks after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters they were Cured. Among these were a few who had, for a number of years, been suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves around on Crutches. They came to my office without Crutches and told me they were perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" and to "5 Drop" Plasters and this is their testimony to the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company for their kindness and for the conscientious are placing these Wonderful Remedies among suffering humanity, which they are Company as an acknowledgement. As I have seen the Curative Power of "5 Drop" Plasters, in a great many instances, I can Truly recommend them to be perfectly honest and reliable to deal with. C. A. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon, Kearney, Neb., Aug. 29, 1899. is the most powerful specific known. Free from opiates and perfectly harm-less. Relief is usually felt the first night. It is a positive cure for Rheumalia, Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma, Hay Fever, Catarrh, Sleep-ness, Nervous and Neuralgic Headaches, Earache, Toothache, Heart Swelling, La Gripppe, Malaria, Creeping Numbness, etc., etc. enable sufferers to give "5 DROPS" at least a trial, we will send a 25e sample bottle, repaid by mail, for 10 cts. A sample bottle will convince you. 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Sometime ago, I had among others several Rheumatic cases under my treatment and prescribed for these patients the very best Remedies which I skillfully selected, but without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and of its Wonderful Cures, and prescribed it to a few patients who found relief from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great number and to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three Weeks after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters they were Cured. Among these were a few who had, for a number of years, been suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves around on Crutches. They came to my office without Crutches and told me they were perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" and to "5 Drop" Plasters and this is their testimony to the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company for their kindness and for the conscientious [TRADE-MARK.] way in which they are placing these Wonderful told me to write to the Company as an acknowl "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters, in a gre and also that the firm is perfectly honest and re SWANSON'S C. A. JACKSON, Physic "5 DROPS" is the most powerful spess less. Relief is usually tism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Back lessness, Nervousness, Nervous and Neural Weakness, Croup, Swelling, La Grippe, M 30 DAYS to enable sufferers to give "5 DIR pby mail, for 10 cts. A s doses) $1.00, 6 bottles for $5. Sold by us and agents. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE way in which they are placing these Wonderful Remedies among suffering humanity, which they told me to write to the Company as an acknowledgement. As I have seen the Curative Power of "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters, in a great many instances, I can Truly recommend them and also that the firm is perfectly honest and reliable to deal with. SWANSON'S C. A. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon, Kearney, Neb., Aug. 29, 1899. "5 DROPS" is the most powerful specific known. Free from opiates and perfectly harmless. Relief is usually felt the first night. It is a positive cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma, Hay Fever, Catarrh, Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Nervous and Neuralgia Headaches, Earache, Toothache, Heart Weakness, Croup, Swelling, La Grippe, Malaria, Creeping Numbness, etc., etc. 30 DAYS to enable sufferers to give "5 DROPS" at least a trial, we will send a 25e sample bottle prepaid by mail, for 10 cts. A sample bottle will convince you. Also, large bottles (300 doses) $1.00, 6 bottles for $5. Sold by us and agents. AGENTS WANTED in New Territory. WRITE US TO-DAY. 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And, moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.—Ecclesiastes xxii; 9. THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH When in 1816, inspired by Almighty God, Richard Allen laid firm and deep the foundation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, he performed a priceless service for humanity, the true value of which he did not dream at the time. He builded more wisely than he knew. Based upon the eternal principles of justice, equality and religious liberty, and espousing the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the universal Brotherhood of Man, that humble sanctuary established in the City of Philadelphia so long ago, is today the grandest and most successful organization controlled by Negroes on the face of the globe. Year by year it has grown in numbers. Step by step its influence has expanded. Little by little it has increased its financial strength. In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred, the A.M.E. Church towers in monumental splendor over all other religious denominations among us, and its capacity for usefulness is beyond computation from a purely material standpoint. No point in our life as a people is free from the saving grace of this great church. Her 700,000 communicants permeate every fiber of the race's social fabric, and their leavening force in the Negro mass can be readily seen. This immense clientage demonstrates the church's popularity. A potent evidence of the soundness of its faith is its ability to thus withstand the test of such a general investigation. $8,000,000 in church property testifies that we have firm footing in the soil, and have the power to affect real estate values and land markets. Fifteen institutions for higher learning, with countless tributaries of minor value, buildings valued at $600,000 engaging the energies of 300 teachers in the work of enlightening 7,000 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. students at an expense of $30,000 per annum,are an earnest of what is being done by the A.M.E. Church for the cause of education. The collection of $108,000, "dollar money" for the general fund during the latest fiscal year, and disbursed through the several channels, indicate that the Negro is no longer a cipher in the financial and business world. Never again will a learned divine of another race assert from a pulpit that if the Negro's earthly possessions were swallowed up in a cataclysm, there wouldn't be an extra pulse-beat in Wall street. The intellectual standard of the church, typified in her nine Bishops, takes rank with the most erudite bodies of ancient and modern Europe, with centuries of culture and learning back of them. The Bishops of this organization, studying them as a body or as a individuals, in general scholarship, theological training, executive ability on dignity of deportment, cannot be duplicated in any denomination in our race, and it is given to few prelates of the other race to parallel some of these ecclesiastical giants in special lines of educational inquiry. Thus,ample proof is offered as to the intellectual possibilities of the Negro, and again does this church come to the rescue of our people, and triumphantly acquit us of the serious charge of mental incompetency. As a whole, the A. M. E. Church stands for the spirit of unity, the capacity for organization and susceptibility to discipline of the Negro race. Its methods of management are firm, buk kind Every impulse radiates from common center and extends to the outermost gates of the church, and is guided by prudence and ripened judgment. The interests of the few are not permitted to be served at the sacrifice of the many—"the greatest good to the greatest number" being a tenet most religiously lived up to. In every department of human activity, the A. M. E Church offers an argument conducive to race pride, and vindicates by unimpeachable testimony our capacity for self-government and concentration of moral and material forces for the betterment of civilization. Richard Allen's seed hath yielded glorious fruit. In America, in Britain, in Africa, and in the islands of the sea, where her banners proudly wave, may the grand old African Methodist Episcopal Church grow stronger, and even more zealous in saving mankind, through the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ! Let a few more Kentucky episodes happen, and somebody, in a fit of absent-mindedness is apt to establish a precedent that will benefit the Negro. Can the times produce another Summer, another Phillips, or a Garrison, Stevens or Lovejoy? The Negro is scanning the horizon for a Caucasian champion. If he cometh, he shall be hailed as a prophet, and the race shall exalt his name among men! In the matter of governors or capitals out in Kentucky "you just pays your money and takes your choice." Satisfaction guaranteed to the most fastidious or capricious taste. We shall get around to our esteemed Brother Benjamin after a while. He is a pleasing afterthought, a wellspring of delight in our leisure moments, when office hours are over. A man who has ability, and really wants to work, will not go idle very long. It is unfortunate that so may useful men are obliged to accept petty offices in order to make a living. The world needs the brains that are too often caged up in musty department dens. Most individuals win fame by speech. Consul Macrum acquires notoriety by remaining silent. While the race is engaged in getting after the Director of the Census for the sparse recognition accorded the Negro in the matter of supervisors, clerkships, etc., it might be well to throw out a drag net and see how many colored clerks are holding down desks at the Government Printing Office, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and a few other places that might be named. Nothing succeeds like success. "Since The Colored American went into booklet shape, when it is unfolded and laid down by the Dallas Express it looks like 30 cents," says Brother King's sometimes vitriolic sheet. Quality and not quantity, is what the people want. Nobody among our clientage is araid of anything that looks like a book. Colored men everywhere! Write to your Congressman and urge him to support Mr. White's bill. Get up monster petitions, and make him feel the force of public opinion. The political embalmers are at work on the remains of J. Milton Turner. Governor Smith, of Maryland, has been worried into bed by the office seekers. Are any of them of the daker hue? The Philippines are to have a civil government That's all right. Judge Taft is a wholesoled, liberal minded gentleman, and will make American rule respected in the new possessions. American sovereignty must be recognized, after which the question of permanent retention can be disposed as a separate proposition. Much careful study can be given this subject to immense advantage by all of our people. Logical expansion is one thing, Imperialism is another. Expansion can be defended if the demands of trade and the establishment of better conditions warrant the acquisition of territory. Imperialism, suggestive of tyranny, wars of conquest, thirst for land, whether it is needed or not, robbery of natives—all these things are offensive to the American who believes in the Bible and the Declaration of Independence. Success and friends are boon companions. --- Rev. A. P. Miller will preach a special sermon at the Lincoln Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial Church on Sunday morning. Washington has certainly ceased to be a village and should get beyond village notions. The advent of all-night cars marks a distinct step forward just as the introduction of electric propulsion did. The people who work at night or attend late entertainments have rights, just as sacred as those who wish to go to bed with the chickens. People who need sleep will not be disturbed by a passing car. --- HON. SHELBY M. CULLOM The Old Commoner of the State of Illinois-A Champion of Manhood Rights and American Citizenship. The state of Illinois has been fortunate since her admission to the sisterhood of states in sending to the upper branch of Congress her ablest and best men to represent her in that august body. There have been none since 1818 elected to the United States Senate more able, more honest, more eloquent, and more devoted to the interests of that great state than Hon. Shelby M. Cullom. Starting in public life as a member of the state legislature as early as 1856, he prepared himself thoroughly for the great work which he was to follow in his noted career. Since that time he has been known in public life—one of the most thorough and careful legislators and statesmen who has ever held a position in public life. He came to Washington as Congressman in 1864. These were trying J. H. HON. SHELBY M. CULLOM years. That great internecine strife—the War of the Rebellion was, just closing and President Lincoln, the great war president and the martyr of the American Republic, was occupying the center of the stage. The southern confederacy was dying. More than four millions (4,000,000) of black Americans were emancipated. Young Cullom entered upon the stage of action at this historic time. He played an important part in all debates. Mr Lincoln needed staunch and true friends to carry out the policy of his administration, President Lincoln was not mistaken in his friendships. He made few mistakes in selecting his friends. He knew young Cullom when he came to Springfield, a mere youth, to study law. How well young Cullom sustained the hands of the great war president is a matter of history. How much he resembled President Lincoln is often commented upon. He was in the lower house during the early part of the days of Reconstruction and participated in the work that finally brought peace and prosperity to the country. He believed then as now in the freedom of all men, and no one at that time advocated more eloquently nor more sincerely the rights to be granted to the slaves then emancipated. Not a single lota or scrap of legislation for the good of the people has passed. the United States Senate since his entrance into that great body in 1883 that doesn't bear the consideration and the mark of approval of Senator Cullom's active presence. He was the champion of the Interstate Commerce Bill that was being urgently pushed by the people of the country. At the time of the agitation of this measure, it was regarded by many statesmen as "thin ice to walk upon, but Senator Cullom has an origi- Continued on 13th page. THE COUNCIL UNDER A CALCIUM. Side Lights, Showing the Achievements and Characteristics of the Leaders of the A. M. E. Church. Recently in Conference Here. The A. M. E. connection contains no abler man than Dr. M. M. Moore. He is so well rounded that it is difficult to say in just what attitude he appears to the best advantage. A master of logic and eloquence in the pulpit, powerful and convincing as an evangelist, eminently successful as a pastor, organizer and church builder, and a veritable "wizard" in the collection and management of finances, he embraces all the qualities in a most pronounced degree, essential to a leader in the church. Everybody admits, without invidious comparisons, that Dr. Moore is the most successful financial secretary Methodism has ever had. So efficiently has he administered this important trust, there is a settled determination to call him higher, and the country will be terribly surprised and chagrined if at next May's general conference, Dr. Moore is not elected to the Bishopric on the first ballot. The stars in their courses are shining out for Dr. Moore's success. He will win. The Council was the most successful ever held The industrial commission knows more than it did The census of the foreign conference is yet unavailable. Our local songbird, Miss Lola Johnson is always a favorite. The denomination has 3,045 churches in the American conference. Mr. Charles S. Smith acquitted himself well as official stenographer. Secretaries Parks, Smith and Shaffer made highly encouraging report's. It may be Bishop J. Albert Johnson. Things stranger than this have happened. The American conferences report 1308 parsonages, valued at $626,149 01, The best friends of the church de mand the election of not less than six bishops. Bishop Lee preached an unusually able sermon Sunday morning at Metropolitan Mrs. A, J. Cooper never disappoint the highest expectations of her friends, and her remarks were forcible and appropriate. Bishop Handy's wise counsel came in season when the routine took on an "eager and a nipping air." He is a safe man on the bench. Rev. O. M. Waller's address at the silver anniversary was one of the most felicitous efforts yet heard from that eloquent young divine. Dr. Moore's $68,000 increase on the dollar money" is a fine testimonial to his ability as financial secretary. He makes the best report yet made in the history of Methodism. The twentieth century meeting Sunday evening was interfered with by the rainfall, but a good program was nevertheless presented. The celebration was all right - even if nearly a year ahead of time While the active membership of the A.M. E Church foots up in round numbers 700,000, the congregations allied with the work and morally identified with the church by affiliation and sympathy amount to 1,780,867. The more bishops,the more work,the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. stronger spiritual activity, the more money collected, the broader extension with the church's area of usefulness In other words, elect plenty of bishops and Methodism will be the gaine thereby. The field forces are extremely anxious to establish in the southern colleges no less than four full fledged departments of theology. The colleges recommended are; Allen University, Paul Quinn College, Shorter University and Kittrell College. Rev. T. W. Henderson, business manager of the publication department, is a positive character. He is a great canvasser, and his hard and steady work has largely increased the circulation of the Christian Recorder and argumented the sale of church literature. Thursday evening was the first time many of our citizens had had an opportunity to bear the Hon. John F. Cook He is a fluent and entertaining talker, and showed hims lf to be a close student of the conditions surrounding the race in Washington. Mr. Cook's speech made an excellent impression. Prof. H. T Kealing was the synosure of all eyes in literary circles. He has made the A. M. E. Church Review a potent factor in the publishing arena and its educating influence has been not only felt throughout the denomination but far beyond it into the secular field. Thanks to his genius and far more ideas, the Review has ceased to be an ecclesiastical tome. Like Prof. Hawkins, Prof Kealing is a representative of the laity. A young man who has grown on the church and country in the past four years is Rev. R. C. Ransom, the eloquent and aggressive pastor of Bethe church, Chicago. He is quiet and unobtrusive, as a rule, but let him get into a spirited debate, his power of oratory and magnificent command of choice, clean-cut English are a marvel. Rev Ransom would not refuse a chance to edit the Christian Recorder or the Review Everybody was glad that Bishop Turner had so far recovered as to be able to be present. At no time in hilong and useful career has he occupied a warmer place in the affections of the masses than now. He is one of the few men whose worth has been recognized during his life time. The cheering words spoken to him by loving friends during the past few days were of far greater importance than all the monuments and tablets in Christendom. We hope to hope to have the grand old tribune with us for many years to come. Bishops Lee and Tanner were pointed to as the scholars of the Council. Benjamin Franklin Lee is one of the most polished writers the Church has produced, and at the head of Texas' great Methodist college, he achieved enviable fame as an educator. Benjamin Tucker Tanner is a historian and logician of rare gifts, and the many books from his pen, scintillating from thousands of theological libraries throughout the country, are accepted as authorities of the most standard character. Both have been editors of the Christian Recorder. Bishop Gaines is confessedly one of Methodism's best posted authorities on Church polity and discipline He has strong convictions and the courage to stand up for what he deems to be right. No episcopate is more highly respected by the competent, the moral, and law abiding, and no one is more feared than he by the direlict and incompetent. TWO REMARKABLE CURES Of Two Prominent and Well Known People. A Catarrh Cure That Cures. Miss Dade Stegeman, superintendent of the Chicago North Side Woman's Club, of Chicago, in a recent letter to Dr. Hartman speaks of Pe-ru-na as follows: CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 1899. Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen—Pe-ru-na has often been used by the members of our club in cases of stomach trouble and general debility—also recently in cases of la gripe, and always with the most beneficiary results. I think a great deal of Pe-ru-na—often recommend it to my friends, and am glad to say all who have tried it speak a good word for it. Dade Stegeman. used by the members of our club in cases of stomach trouble and general debility—also recently in cases of la gripe, and always with the most beneficiary results. I think a great deal of Pe-ru-na—often recommend it to my friends, and am glad to say all who have tried it speak a good word for it. Dade Stegeman. Pe-ru-na has become to be so universally recognized as a specific cure for catarrh, acute or chronic, coughs, colds bronchitis, that it is amazing that any one should continue to suffer on with such a terrible malady, neglecting to take a course of treatment with it. Of course it may be that some people have not yet come to know of this great catarrh remedy, but it is strange that it should be so after such multitudes have been cured by it and so many papers have heralded it from one end of the country to the other. But the news travels faster and faster every month, and no one can fail to see that the time is not far distant when Pe-ru-na will be known in every household in the land. Bisho Gaines believes, and correctly too, that the future of the race depends upon a lofty-purposed and liberally-educated ministry. Bishop Gaines was elected at Indianapolis in 1888 Prof. John R. Hawkins, of Kittrell, N. C., has amply vindicated the wisdom of those who selected him for the secretaryship of education. He is active, resourceful and persistent in his work of extending the area of the church's educational work. His quadrennial report shows more and better schools and more and abler teachers and student under Methodinis care than at any time within the history of the Church. Prof. Hawkins satisfactorily represents the laity, and his re-election is among the sure events of next May. Bishop Arnett who ranks next to Bishop Turner in seniority, holds the record among the prelates as the occupant of elective offices. He has filled so many stations in religious and civil life, from the Sunday school teacher to Bishop, that the mere enumeration of them would fill as much space as is ordinarily required to chronic'e the complete biography of a public man. Bishop Arnett is perhaps the church's ablest statistician. He carries in his head and can quote from memory all the important facts, dates and figures of interest to the church or politics world. The Ohio episcopate's honors are not the result of accident or favoritism He is in demand because his fidelity and industry from early manhood are universally known. Goodnesss of heart, strong common sense, homely philoophy and every day wisdom—a rugged burr enshrouding a precious kernel of ripe learning and church statesmanship—are the ruling points in the make-up of Bishop Grant. His broad grasp of public affairs has made him immeasurably serviceable to his people, especially away from the great civic centers. Aside from spiritual ministrations he is looked to J. General S. S. Yoder. General S. S. Yoder, ex-Member of Congress from Ohio, in a recent letter to Dr. Hartman, speaks of Pe-ru-na as follows: WASHINGTON, D. C. Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen—I desire to say that I have found Pe-ru-na to be a wonderful remedy. I only used it for a short time and am thoroughly satisfied as to its merits. I cannot find words to express my gratification for the results obtained. As a catarrh cure I shall gladly recommend it to all sufferers. Yours truly, S. S. Yoder. Pe-ru-na not only cures catarrh, but prevents it. Every household should be supplied with this great remedy for coughs, colds and so forth. A free book on catarrhal diseases sent by Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. in the South for advice in business and political affairs. Bishop Grant happily combines the moral and material welfare of the race under the control of the church, without offensively interfering with the imaginary line separating church and state. He has a keen conception of how to improve our in dustrial condition, and is absolutely sound on the question of African emigration. 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No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Fall and Winter course begins September 1. Pupils can enter at any time. — ————— ; . ONE DAS CHS, PSS 10 ees ee The secret of success is constancy of purpose.-- Disraeli. Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett lectured in Baltimore last week. There are 114 colored confederate peniioners in Mississippi. Joe Ladd the well known colored violinist of 8 pringfield, Ohio, is dead. Dr. Charles Greene is a successful practitioner in dentistry at Springfield, Ohio. Preston Howard has discovered a rich bed of iron on his farm in Barrier county Ky. The Indianapolis post office has five colored clerks, five mail varriers and one specia) messenger. George Dixon, the ex-champion featherweight, has purchased the ‘‘White Elephant”’saloon in New York. The National Afro-American Council wiil hold executive sessions in Wash- ington the last three days in December every year, According to a telegram received at the War Department Tuesday Troop D, 9th Vayalry, has left Hebronville, Tcxas, for Huachuca, Ariz, The expense of maintaining the fleet at Manila, and the army in the islands is estimated to be about $1,000,900 per day and the poor man pays the money. Dr. N. F. Mossel! has been appointed physidian to the O. V. Catto School and Dr George R. Hilten to the Robert Vaux School, Philadelphia. Dr. C. V. Anderson the Berean Kindergarten. The St. John’s Baptist chureh, S pring- field, Ohio, is making preparations to give a first class play at Black’s Opera House in the near fature. The church aud the drama seem to be coming to gether. The Tribune published at Manila, Phillippine {slands speaks in glowing terms Of meritorious conduct of the 25th Iufantry. These are the colored solciers thst figured prominently in the war with Spain. In Montgomery; Ala., the members ofthe white trades union refused tc parade on the occasion of the opening of a street fair becanse the managers had failed to include in the inyitationx the colored trades union. Jndge I. F. Bradley occupiee hand- some apartments in one of the fines! office buildings in Kansas City, Kansas This gentlemen’s prosperity is a goo¢ indication of what an upright, indus trious colored man can accomplish, The financial committee of the Na- tional Afro-American Council is mak- ing excellent headway in gatherings subscribtions for the testing of th Louisiana election law. Leading citi zens, white and colored, are among th coutributors. The following interesting progran has been selected by the officers of th Attucks Club, Kansas City, Mo. fo February 22, 1900; 1. Kipling as a poet- Mrs. A. V. Watkins, 2, Kipling as | prose writer—Mre. J. Silone Yates 8, Whitcomb Riley and Paul Laarenc Dunbar compared—Tilford Davis, Jr Joseph Elam, an insane Negro, whi! laboring under the delusion that he ha been commiss/oned by the Lord to de THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. liver a message tothe people of Vir-~ ginia, created a sensation at the eapitol lately by trying to address the house of delegates while that body was in ses ‘sion. The Vesta Cotton Mille, of Charies- ton, S. C., are operated by colored labor. A short whileago when the pro- ject was put into operation there were the most disparaging c .mments made as to the ability of colored labor. It isa source of pleasure to note that theee comments been put to shame, for the labor bas proven eminently satisfastory and the mill is operated with the same ease as that of any mill in the state operated by white labor, The mill is svon to be enlarged and more labor employed. The B. C. and A.R. R. Co., and Its Managers. It 18 a source of pleasure to make mention of acompany that needs no introduction in the business arena of Baltimore. The ever pleasant mana- ger of the B. C. and A. RK. R. Com pany, Mr. Thomson, is a man of ster- ling cbaracter; having an abundance of ingenuity and business skill, he has many friends among the colored people. He is always willing to help them in their strife for dignity And manhood, looking on no min on the account of his color as a symbol of inferiority, he seems to be ever ready to patronize worthy colored enterprises. It is no wonder that the B, ©. and A. R. R. Company has met with such great suc- cess under the supervision of this worthy geaotieman. We only bope that other white friends will look upon Ne- gro enterprises as Mr. Thomson, Mr, Hilyer off for the South. Mz. Andrew F. Hilyer leaves shortly upon a trip through the South in the interest of the Negro exhibit at the Paris Exposition. Mr. Hilyer has for years given the Negro problem earnest study, and has at his command a large volume of statistics bearing upon the race’s educational, industrial and financial status than any other Afro American living. This trip will give them along deserved opportunity to study the country at close range, and ‘to personally confer with the many ‘lasses of people in the interesting “black belt.”” Mr. Hilyer’s selection for the wcrk is an admirable one, and the ministers, editors and teachers through- out the South wili no doubt give him a royal welcome and render him valuable assistanee. Mr. Hilyer will be ac- companied by Mr. Harry Shepherd, a fioe photographer from St. Paul, Minn. The Amphions. The ever popular Amphion Glee Club will give a grand concert and reception Friday evening, February 9 at Grand Army Hal), Pennsylyania svenue be tween 14th and 15th streets, northwest. The concert is scheduled from 8 to 9:30 after which the floor will b3 cleared for dancing. Hoffman’s orchestra of eight pieces will furnish the music. Presi dent J. H. Washington ‘and Manager J. Henry Lewis promise the best pro gram of their brilliant series. —_—____ Messrs. A. L. and F. G. Manly. Sam- uel E, Lacy and A. W. Scott are valu- able acquisitions to the local literary, HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Coates? | Sasa eres Ano Branoies> Philadelphia House, M. F, Carrot, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D.C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Bullet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C Fine wines. liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day fa_Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. E05EL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST,, AND 235 PA. AVE.N.W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. 0. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. O. Robert . Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies’ Dining Room. . . Meals at all Hours 443 First Street Southwest. Gray & Cosfley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen’s Dining Room uy- stairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D.C. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washing- ton, D. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor +Ghe Woodson House> First-class, newly furnished und decorated, uosurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars, One half square from Peonsylvania Depot, 467 Missouri Avenue, HENRY WOODSON, Proprietor. *THE EL CANEY CAFE 415 K Street N, W, A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hourson the American and European plan. Lunehes, ice Cream and Soft Drinks a spe- clal'y. Furnished rooms with or without board at 1easonable rates, Edwards & Williamson, Props. ea-Late members of the 24th U, 8. Infantry > Fritz Reuter’s HOTEL : AND: RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 44 3. N. W Washingioa, D.C. ~The McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w, Smoking and Reading Rooms; aiso nome for strangers, Meals served at all hours. Menu ala Carte at popular prices. all aud be convinced, Mrs. J, A. Brown, Prop. I. J. Edwards, Manager. a CANDY CATHARTIC. 3 Protect yourself in Case of Sickness Accident or Death by Insuring in The Capital City Of Washington, D. C. {ncorporated September 27, 1887, un der the laws of the District of Columbia. DIRECTORS: Anson 8. Taylor, Pres 1213 FSt. N. W. Justice of the Peace and Comm’rot Deeds Samuel H. Walker, V. Pres. and Bec’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.C, Office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p. m CHARLES FISCHER, gE [er wary | i Ss ——-Manofacturer and dealer in—- - SURGICAL & ORTHOPCDI0A) Instruments and Trusses. 823 SEVENTH STREET, NoRTH ¥ E17 Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. ©, THE MOST WONDERFUL mst Ever Made for the Hair. | Sock at thisrz- << 2 | JN eA ort ieee ee nee J eMeeoee oben at tbls. Se, oS as eR OBES EX A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING DELIGHTFULLY PERFUMED. Will make curly kair straight. Nothing equal to it. Positively the very best prepara tion on the market { straightening, in vigora ting and beaut ifying the hair. You will find after using it a short time th at it excells ar thing you ever tried. Absolutely free from chemicals; so pu re and harmless that it can be used every day w perfect Satisfaction, It renders the air soft, pliable and beautiful. It pr- vents the hair from breaking off and falling out. It nourishes the roots makes the hair grow, often starting new growth and restoring the hair to its natural color. Fulldirections wiih each bottle. Price 2% aud 50 cents. If Pour aruagist does not keep it three le will be sent prepaid_on receipt ot $l. Send money by postoffice money order or registered letter. Write your fame and address plainly. Big money, *oagents, Write for particulars. sanuractunce oncy er MMBODST Gh! & FOMADE CO, 171 Aberdeen 8, Chicage. J. W, CRONIE, casHoR Furniture, Carpets, creoit Stoves, Mattings, &c Sold on Weekly or Monthly Paymen' 813 7TH STREET. N.W. 616 4 1-2 STREET, 5. W Washington, D, ( : THE MONUMENTAL CITY. A Breezy Newsletter—The Politicrl Whirlpool and Its Devotees—The Colored American a Prime Favorite—Notes. Baltimore, Md., Special.—On last Wednesday night Mr Wm. Richardson of Virginia, was married to Miss Mamie Barnette, at 225 Camel street, Baltimore. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Holmes. The bride was handsomely attired in a steel colored silk, trimmed with white satin and lace. After the marriage, a unique reception was tendered to them by a friend of the groom, Mr. Scott of 700 W. Saratoga street, which was one of the most successful social events of the season. Among those present were Misses Kate Butler of Annapo'is, Nellie Davis, Sarah Clarke, Lizzie Shelton, Jennie Crosby, Ella Satterfield, Ida Jones, Lula Richardson, R. C. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Findley, Mr. and Mrs. Vogel, J. Henry Bayton, John Richardson, James Holmes, Thomas Roberts, Henry Williams and many others. The couple will reside at 933 N. Eutaw street. Prof. Thomas Furby is still in the city. He is popular in both business and social circles, devoting most of his time to the musical world. The Orphus Singin Society, which has recently made its advent, made a tour in Southern Maryland. It met with great success under the skillful management of Prof. Furby. It expects to make a musical retreat into Washington in shor. The aspirants for the city council in the 11th ward are Hon. H. S. Cummings, D. D. Dixon, Ashbie Hawkins and Hiram Watty. They are all very worthy men. The Young Men's Republican Club is perfecting an organization throughout the state for the purpose of demanding recognition. Mr. Thomas I. Hall is coming to the front as a conservative leader ameng his people, Rev. Trice the ex-editor of the Independent is at Annapolis, advocating measures for the interests of the Negro. There is great dread of the democratic party passing the police organization bill, which provides that the police force be put under civil service basis. Baltimore is noted for its clubs. There are a number that have rooms with dolers, gymnasiums and social refreshments in abundance. Miss Lizzie Woodford, of Washington D.C., is visiting her cousin Mrs. Alice Dale, 211 Hoffman street. J. Henry Bayton is representing The Colored American for awhile in Baltimore. He is meeting with great success. We want the intelligent colored citizen of Baltimore to become interested in the leading colored journal in the United States. A paper that is a credit to Negro journalism Editor Cooper is an acknowledged prince of colored newspaper men. H. M. Burdett is destined to be one of the most successful colored lawyers of Baltimore, he is a graduate from Lincoln University and also the Law Department of Howard University. The young colored men should rally to the support of the Y. M. C. A., on Hoffman street and Druid avenue. Mr. William Murray, the honored president is a very amiable and worthy young man. Wm. Daniel yet has the reputation of being the best colored criminal law yer in the city. Baltimore has some very wealthy and successful caterers, but they dont seem THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. to be inclined to read colored papers. It is hoped that they will soon change their opinions along their lines of reading matters. The colored physicians seem to be meeting with great success financially. العربية الفارسية الفارسية The colored members of the more bar have very neat nished offices. Negro Artist Wins a P e. Three awards of honor in the sixtyninth annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, have been announced. The Walter Lippincott size of $300 for the best figure painting in the exhibition by an American artist was awarded to Henry O. Tanner, son of Bishop Tanner, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, for his picture entitled "Nicodemus." The painting represents Christ and Nicodemus on the house-tops. This is the third prize won by Artist Tanner, and his success, achieved as it has been by sheer merit, is a source of unmeasured pride to the race to which he belongs. It is a remarkable coincidence, illustrative of the wonderful recuperative power of the Negro that when one championship laurel is wrested from him, he almost instantly follows up the defeat by a stronger and more enduring triumph in a higher walk of life. Examples might be multiplied but one is sufficient, George Dixon loses the featherweight championship, but Mr. Tanner more than fills the gap in our prestige by his triumph in the artistic world. Mr. Tanner's famous picture "The Annunciation" occupies a conspicious place in the French gallery of fine arts at Paris. At the Congressional Lyceum. At 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Major John H. Simpson, ex commander G. A. R., Department of California will address the Congressional Lyceum Odd Fellows' Hall, 1606 M st., northwest on the "Negro as a Soldier and a Citizen." Major Simpson is widely and favorably known among Grand Army men, and is an orator of national reputation. The president of the Lyceum, Mr. W. C. Martin, has especially invited the officers and members of O. P. Morton Post No. 4, Charles Sumner Post No 9, Frederick Douglas Post No 21 and Guy V. Henry Garrison No. 43 to be present. Special musical program. ATTENTION.—AGENTS. This being the first of the month it is the desire of the publisher that every agent make a settlement in full for papers already received. The next issue of The Colored American will be devoted largely to the proceedings of the Bishops Council which was held in this city this week. Portraits of the nine living Bishops of the A.M.E. Church together with pen pictures and sketches of the heads of the various departments, will be featured. The paper will be a good seller. Energetic agents will increase their orders and send them in in time to inform us of the exact number of papers they want. Messrs. Gaskins & Gaines of the Academy Restaurant, 320 8th Street, northwest, have just completed their upstairs parlors where ladies can be served at all hours on the European or American plan. The Academy Restaurant is centrally located and ladies shopping will find it a convenient place for a noon lunch. Messrs. Gaskins & Gaines are experienced men, in the business and are giving the public first class service. Tenth Cavalry Souvenir H. V. CASHIN, WM. T. ANDERSON, ARTHUR M. BROWN Rec'r U.S, Land Office. Chaplain 10 Calvary. Asst. Surgeon 10 Calvary, H. V. CASHIN & CO., HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Publishers of Martial and Pictorial Literature of the Negro Race Send 25 cents for copy of third and improved edition of the Tenth Cavalry Souvenir a gem of latter day advanced art, containing 40 pages of distinctively life-like portraits and graphic illustrations of men and incidents connected with the Famous Tenth Cavalry in the battles around Santiago Every man and officer of the regiment is readily recognized in this superb little memento. Place it on your centre table. The bagatelle price puts it within reach of all. Souvenir of Ninth Cavalry is in course of preparation. Agents wanted. Send $2 00 for ' Under Fire with 10th United States Cavalry." GRAY'S. ICE CREAM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. . . 1505 M STREET N. W MME. DAVIS KATIE ZINO Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w., Washington, D. C NATIONAL HOTEL OPPOSITE PENNSYLVANIA DEPOT WASHINGTON D.C. Rates $2.50 to $4 per day on American plan and $1 up on European plan. G. F. SHUTT, Manager. AMERICAN PLAN $25 to $4.00 per day EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 per day & upward MetropolitanHotel Pennsylvania ve. bet. 6 & 7 Sts. WALTER BURTON, Manager. Washington, D. C 57 NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT. BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thoroughly reliable preparation. It has been successfully used by thousands in all portions of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of its merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonials. Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade; it not only Straightens the Hair, but removes Dandruff, Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching, Irritating Scalp Diseases, gives a rich, long and luxurious head of hair—so much to be desired. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. DR. HENRY'S BLOOD TEA. For Constipation, Biliousness, Indigestion Sick Headache and all disorders of the stomach and Liver. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, or either or all of which is based our opposition, we have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ABE KING. Sec'y and Treas, E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. $10.00 TO $30.00 AND EXPENSES can be made EVERY DAY with OUR NEW IMPROVED EXHIBITION GRAPHOPHONE TALKING MACHINE OUTFIT You Can Make Big Money with our Exhibition Outfit. We furnish Talking Mac chine, Advertising Posters, Admission Tickets and Book of Instructions telling you how to conduct the busi- ness, how to make $10.00 to $30.00 every day. MACHINES $5, $10 AND $12; EXHIBITION OUTFITS, $23.75. For full particulars cut this notice out and mail to us. Address Sears, Roebuck & Co. (inc.), Chicago, Ill. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 12 COL, JAMES J. ROCHE. A Popular and Enterprising Business Man of this City. One of the best known young business men of Washington is the subject of this article. He has been in business since he was a mere youth. He has put such excellent tact in his business that now while only in the prime of his young manhood, he stands very near the top as a successful business man. For quite a number of years he has conducted the celebrated Roche's Saloon, N street between 4th and New Jersey avenue, n. w., and it was at this place where he will be best remembered by his legion of friends and patrons. With characteristic jenterprise he sold his N street place and has purchased M. B. COL. JAMES J. ROCHE. and fitted out most elegantly a new place at 7th and I streets southwest. It is complete in all of its departments. One must visit it to get the best conception of this new palace. Mr. Roche has taken the personal management and is as genial, obliging and affable as of yore. He keeps all of the oldest and purest grades of wines and liquors Everything strictly up-to-date and at prices that will suit all. Mr. Roche clings to that old popular custom of his of treating all of his customers alike white or black, rich or poor. He is known far and near as one of the cleverest men in the city. His benefactions to churches and lodges, more than any of his manly traits account very largely for his popularity. No deserving beggar ever knocked at his door without receiving something. It is a part of his nature to be kind to those who are in need. Startng out in life with nothing but the Christian training of a good mother, his success in business enterprises in the last few years, but shows how the star of luck follows one who is reared right. The residents of South Washington will soon find in James J. Roche one of the most thorough young business men they ever met. No frills and patent leather make-up about him. It is plain James J. Roche, everybody's friend, just there for business and his word is his bond. Honoring a True Race Woman The Woman's Equal Rights Suffrage meetings which have been held in this city the past three days have attracted a great deal of public attention, and the women have demonstrated in every particular their ability to handle all grave questions in the wisest and best way. The race has been especial ly honored by the presence of Mrs. William Scott, the lecturer and evangelist, by being sent as a delegate from the Universal Peace Union of Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Scott spent more than a month in this city last year and those who had the good fortune to hear her know of her ability to present the real case in equity. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Universal Peace Union which was held in Philadelphia Monday evening, February 5th she was introduced by Mrs. F. E. W. Harper and made such a telling speech that she was unanimously elected as a delegate from that body to the Woman's Equal Rights meeting in this city. Her commission bore the biggest indorsement from the officers of that Union, and it is indeed a compliment to the race as well as to Mrs Scott that she was so elected. Mrs. Scott May Locate Here. "The Baptist Commonwealth," an influential denominational paper published at Philadelphia, Pa., in its issue of January 25th, pays a very high tribute to the work and sterling qualities of Mrs. William Scott, who is so well and so favorably known in this city. Mrs. Scott has the happy faculty of making friends wherever she goes, and the large crowds that have attended her meetings in Philadelphia attest her great ability as a platform speaker. Many Washingtonians would be glad to have Mrs. Scott locate in this city. Miss Narcissa E. C. F. Beale left this city on Tuesday by the way of the Baltimore and Potomac Rail Road for Philadelphia, where she will be the special guest of Mrs. Bertha Brooks, formerly of this city, but now domiciled in Philadelphia in one of the handsomest homes in the state of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Brooks, upon the opening of her handsome home, gave a grand reception to her friends of Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. Miss Beale will visit the charming society ladies of the city of New York before her return to Washington. BALTIMORE, CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC RAILWAY GO Steamers leave Pier 3, 4 and $ \frac{4}{2} $ Light street wharf as follows (weather permitting) : RAILWAY DIVISION (Pier 4) - 4 10 p. m., daily except Saturday and Sunday Saturday only, 3 00 pm. for Claiborne and intermediate stations to ocean city. CHOPTANK RIVER LINE-6 p. m. daily except Sunday, for Easton, Oxford, Cambridge and landings to Denton. WICOMICO RIVER LINE-5 p. m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for Wingate's Point, Deal's Island and landings to Salisbury. NANTICOKE RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Deal's Island and landing to Seaford, Del. PIANKATANK RIVER LINE-(Pier No. 8)-5 p. m. Monday and Thursday for landings on Great Wicomico River. Dividing Dymer's, Indian and Antipoison Creeks, Milford Haven and Plankatank River to Freeport, Va. Steamers from South Street Wharf—POCOMOKE RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Tuesday and Friday for Crisfield, Tangier Island, Onancock and landings to Pocomoke City and Snow Hill. MESSONGO RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Wednesday for Ford's, Crisfield, Harborton, Evans, Boggs, Hunting Creek, and Messongo. OOCOHANNOCK RIVER LINE-5 p m. Sunday for Ford's Crisfield, Pungoteague, Nandau and Occohannock River. WILLARD THOMPSON, General Manager. T. MURDOCH, Passenger Agent. Messrs. A. L. and F. G. Mauly. Samuel E. Lacy and A. W. Scott are valuable acquisitions to the local literary. 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 of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountains 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 45 years at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. 7 annually, January and July. The highest monthly benefits. Life Membership.—Ten shares of Bank Stock, said member a life member. After paying dues, fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, an year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of $ per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance on Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Shoulder, said member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w mountains are composed of males and females, sound character. When joining the Order through Conventions, person age; when joining the Fountain by application per ge complete. Benef Fees.—From 14 to 45 years of age, $4.60; at 50 —$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first it be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representative. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents a and July. The highest monthly dues secure the help.—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member. After paying dues and owning the s will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome rate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent. to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 c and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Rents of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, which will enable said member to tide over the misi policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 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, 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 rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shipped within the first year, $24.50; after the first year to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per m 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respect monthly dues purchase the highest weekly a Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid ser and July. The child is allowed to purchase Stock, which makes his policy self-support each year. 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 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 w style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and E Classes admit a membership, male benefits. B Class Policies are as follows: CLASS B TAB Ages. Joinin Fee. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 25 to 35 years. 2 75 35 to 45 years. 3 00 45 to 50 years. 3 25 50 to 55 years. 3 25 55 to 60 years. 3 50 60 to 65 years. 3 50 nt furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the member write for price list. 4 CLASSES. ases admit a membership, male and female, and so are as follows: 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. Pald 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..... $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 35 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $5 00 $500 00 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 6 00 350 00 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 35 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as s s. The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st c. The balance of annual dues remaining to the p. penses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for. If dues are paid annually in advance, the m. m. and his full proportion of annual dues. By the l. l. made his own collector, thereby making the m. m. self-supporting, and the member receiving the per. p. to collect. You will readily see that the members of either to meet once or four times a year, while the Foun. Life Benefits.—The members of B Class are s s. Stock, and two shares for each year of their m. m. of 20 per cent, or one dollar per share. Should m. m. of life, they may take their stock certificates and a per. p. period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares o. o. year of their membership; likewise, they may take Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of t. t. bership, in either one of these Classes, like the F. F. member in health, as well as his family in death. But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy lays cases of either of the above named Classes may be de- layed months each, payable the 1st of January, April, J ay annual dues remaining to the credit of each mem- ber the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. Baid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cen- tion of annual dues. By the latter mode of paym- elector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be by see that the members of either one of these class our times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds. - The members of B Class are allowed to purchase shares for each year of their membership. The sto- one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall the take their stock certificates and policles, and secure class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and subscription; likewise, they may take their policles and a loan after a given period of time. You will read one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the R as well as his family in death. 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 on collection, 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. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. w. 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commends 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1899 stock of this bank is sold to the membership of buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 lar. Persons can deposit their moncyrs on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Mr held subject to the orders of the depositors. I upwards. Special attention is given to the collection as the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks we 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. Q. T. R. This Department manages and controls the pro- of the necessity of having offices and buildings in organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple 7. THE REFORMER, the O. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live m It is the medium of the Order, and its columns te Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in mond, Va., having a first-class job department, and ment manages and controls the property of the organi- cation of having offices and buildings in which to carry out to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Build- ers, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. It is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doin- gciples. It is published weekly in The Reformer Hour, a first-class job department, and makes a specialt 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 $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. 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 dolls 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. A girl playing the guitar. 4 CLASSES. BEE HIVE [Illustration of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark coat with buttons.] REV; T. W. HENDERSON, D. D. The Energetic Business Manager of the Christian Recorder, the Organ of the A. M. E. Church, and Prominently Mentioned for the Bishopric. HON. SHELBY M. CULLOM. Continued from 8th page. nal way of thinking for himself. He thought the measure just, and continued to fight until it became a law. Every interest of the great state of Illinois is well cared for by Senator Cullom. He is in touch with the masses and is the friend of the whole people. Their interests is his. Prominent colored men the country over have always regarded him and found him the friend of the Negro at all times and under all circumstances. He has always advocated legislation that would better the condition of the colored people, and has always taken advanced ground in regard to the duty of the American people to those whom they had kept in slavery. On January 16th he presented a petition from the colored citizens, asking for the protection of their civil and political rights. In referring the petition to the Judiciary Committee, Senator Cullom said: "The petition technically simply calls for the execution of law. I happen to know from the gentleman who sends the petition, and who is at the head of an organization, a gentleman by the name of Dr. Magee, of Chicago, that they desire such legislation, if it does not already exist, as will protect colored people from lynching and murder without the authority of law. I merely desire to call the attention of the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary to the petition in the hope that that committee may be able to do something that will, under the lead of the Senator, give greater protection to the colored people of this country in their rights as citizens." Every colored man in Illinois ought to see that friends of Senator Cullom are nominated for the legislature. Not only the colored, but all the people. He is the friend of the masses. Washingtonians in F'orida, The friends of Mr. Samuel L. Drew, who formerly resided at No. 3 Defrees street, northwest, will be glad to know that he is pleasantly located at "The Palm Beach Inn," Palm Beach, Florida. He writes a very interesting letter from that point and says that among the Washingtonians there are Messrs. Owen Shelby, of South Washington, W. H. Golden, James Battey, Glennie Swaine, George Lewis and R. O. Ander THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. son. Mr. Wil Carr is the secretary to Mr. R. N. Mansfield, the head waiter. Frank Carr and Will Savoy can be seen on the diamond or golf grounds every afternoon. Among other Washingtonians there are Miss Sadie E. Wormley and Mr. C. W. Smith. The Washington colony has organized a debating society and are enjoying themselves hugely. J. HON. THOMAS G. HAYES, Mayor of Baltimore. A Truly National Paper, Dear Editor:--There is no bill I delight 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 deserv great praise in giving us the only truly national colored newspaper. William A. Creditt, D. D., Pastor Cherry s., Baptist church, Philadelphia. Money to Loan ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC. If you are in need of money, we desire to inform you of our new method. We can secure you a loan on an easy monthly payment plan, at less cost than before, and below the rate of any other company in the city. You can pay in full at any time after loan is secured, and it will only cost you for such time as you have had the money. Our business is strictly private, and all applications are treated confidentially. If you have a loan with any other concern, you can secure a loan through us to pay it and get more money if desired. It will pay you to call and see us before going elsewhere. We are ready at any and all times during office hours to give information concerning our business methods, and you will receive courteous treatment. CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO 602 F ST. N, W Be Not Deceived To The COLORED PEOPLE of AMERICA RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called reapers now being offered on the market, and knowing of these are frauds pure and simple. We wish to give statement to the colored people of America, throw- ORED AMERICAN. In the year of 1871 our present Secu- circumstance acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was pushed to any extent until 1875 when it was put upon the marked success. After a thorough test by the leading co- lor it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True t worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention colored race. Because they found it to cause the hair STRIGHT soft and fine and as beautiful as an April m forms of itching humiliating scalp diseases, stops the ha causes a new growth to grow on the baldest head. Now, cle appears the market. Of course the colored people ha were being tooled and bought most of them to their sorrow plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund you you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture true to all we claim for them. Ozono will positively ta- k Kinky, Curley, Refractory Hair. It will make short, hard, it will care cure your lead of all itching, worrying, runn- ma, Pimples Dandruff, Itch, etc. It will stop your hair it from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natu- Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and beautiful as an Apr are to-day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have ials. We've not space to publish Rev. B, Hertz an emin- Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisf Kate W. Page, Blacksburg, writes: Your preparation claim for it. The Price of OZONO is 50 cents a box to four boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make the ed time only. Cut out this coupon and send it to us wi- to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electric Skin R skin bright, rough skin soft and cures all skin diseases fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—natures great bea Moth patches, freckles and all facial blemishes, and to pr add to this one Package of Anti Oder. A pristive cure to Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also to Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arma mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this grant this opportunity will not occur again. BOSTON CHEMICAL .....RICHMOND, VIRGINIA I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which ser- goods once; 4-[FOUR] Large Boxes“Ozono” Hair Grower and 1-[ONE] Large Bottle Electrical skin Refiner. 1-[ONE] Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 1-[ONE] Lage Package Anti-Odor. My Name is; Name: House No: City: County: FINANCIAL. Money $50,000 Money FOR SALE Stern make, BEFORE. AFTER. be many so-called hair growers and straight- market, and knowing to a certainty that most use. We wish to make a straight-forward of America, through its paper, THE COL and our present Secretary through a fortunate MOZONO. It was not offered for sale or was put upon the market, and met with by the leading colored people of that time, the remedy. True to all we claimed for it and face and attention of every member of the so cause the hair to GROW LONG AND as an April morning. It also cures all causes, stops the hair from falling out, and dest head. Now, when ever a genuine arti- colored people had no way tell that they them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a degree to refund you your money provided tons we manufacture if our goods were not will positively take kinks out of knotty, to make short, harsh hair, long and straight. to worrying, running scalp diseases, Ezee- d stop your hair from falling out and keep hair to its natural color, making the hair tiful as an April mording. 10,000 people plaint. We have thousand ds of testin on- B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the to prove satisfactory in every particular. our preparation has proven true to all you is 50 cents a box. It takes from three cent. We make this liberal offer for a limit- send it to us with $1.00 and we will forward of Electric Skin Refiner which makes black skin diseases. We will also include one features great beautifier, removes wrinkles, amishes, and to prove our liberality we will A positive cure for Sore Throat. all forms posted Feet, also Removes all Smells and such as Feet, Arm Pits, Etc. Cut out and and get this grand Combination Offer, as CHEMICAL Co. (0, VIRGINIA)... (er) for which send me the following Hair Grower and Hair Straightener Skin Refiner. Skin Food. or. RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straighteners now being offered on the market, and now to a certainty that most of these are trudges pure and simple. We wish to make a straight-forward statement to the colored people of America, through its paper, THE COLORED AMERICAN. In the year of 1871 our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or pushed to any extent until 1875 when it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race. Because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND STRIGHT soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest head. Now, when ever a genuine article appears the market. Of course the colored people had no way tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money provided you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to all we claim for them. Ozono will positively take kinks out of knotty, Kinky, Curley, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair, long and straight. It will care cure your head of all itching, worrying, running scalp diseases, Beezema, Pimples Dandruff, Itch, etc. It will stop your hair from falling out and keep it from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and beautiful as an April mording. 10,000 people are to-day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have thousand ds of test onials. We've not space to publish Rev. B, Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page, Blacksburg, writes: Your preparation has proven true to all you claim for it. The Price of OZONO is 50 cents a box. It takes from three to four boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make this liberal offer for a limited time only. Cut out this coupon and send it to us with $1.00 and we will forward to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electric Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and cures all skin diseases. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—natures great beautifier, removes wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and all facial blemishes, and to prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti Oder. A耐湿 cure for Sore Throat, all forms Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all Smells and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, Etc. Cut out and mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this grand Combination Offer, as this opportunity will not occur again. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. ...RICHMOND, VIRGINIA... I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which send me the following goods once; 4-[FOUR] Large Boxes“Ozono” Hair Grower and Hair Straightener 1-[ONE] Large Bottle Electrical skin Refiner. 1-[ONE] Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 1-[ONE] Lage Package Anti-Odor. My Name is; Name..... House No....Street..... City.... County....State.... FOR SALE An elegant ladies' bicycle Stern make, '99. The best American make Price $75.00. Can be bought cheap by applying at this office at once. It is brand new and in the box as it came from the factory. Call or address 459 C st. n. w. FOR RENT—1241 22nd street, 2 rooms all conveniences. FOR RENT.—A very desirable bay window front room at 1615 Corcoran Street, Northwest. FOR RENT—Desirable front room, bay window—Man and wife or a single gentleman. All conveniences. 1134 22nd street, n. w., between L and M. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room with good family board, reasonable rates, also day board—References exchanged—Best locality. Mrs. Chas. E. Gordon, 1808 11th st., n. w. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. Mr. Lucius H. Peterson is still prominently mentioned in political circles He is a native of the District and is conversant with affairs hereabouts. 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Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payments can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, and 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. THE WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE 1224 Pa. Ave. Northwest F. Warren' Johnson, Manager. Washington, D. C. Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Unredeemed Pledges For Sale FOR SALE. FOR RENT. PROFESSIONALS. Afflicted and unfortunate sufferers from Private diseases, Blood Poison, Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, Varicose, etc. send for Sworm Testimonials and Book "Truth" to Prof. G. F. THEEL, M. D., 64 North Sixth St., Philadelphia, P. Pa. 10011. Describes cases to sure even though the most celebrated spod. Fresh cases eured in 4 to 10 days. Hours 9-5-9 14 NEGRO'S POLITICAL LOYALTY. His Fealty to Party Undoubted—Demands Recognition of Merit—Hyphenated Americans - Dinner to Indiana Authors. Editor Cooper and Mr. R. W. Thompson Recipients of Bouquets—Fred Douglass' Bill of Sale. Indianopolis, Ind., Special.—Before Dame 1900 has fairly settled herself in her new chair, our political handmaiden is astir, delving into nooks and corners, brushing out accumulated debris and setting the house in order for a season of much ado. Republicans, Democrats and last but not least our Populist friends are convening and preparing to make the "enemy" aware of their presence in the field. The colored voter perhaps more asuredly than at any previous time since his enfranchisement, is holding himself slightly aloof, looking wise and awaiting the overtures that he feels certain will be made to him, by or both of the great contending parties to the presidential strife. Not because, be it understood, the colored voter is without his preferences or is disloyal to those cardinal principles which vouchsafe good government. But because just at the present juncture, the colored voter has woes of his own, and such as he is aware must be redressed through Federal co-operation and by him keeping on good terms with those who, if victorious, may wield so much for or against his interests. He is further firmly conscious that his traditional fealty to this government in its most trying experiences, notably in the late Spanish American war, has established, beyond peradventure, his right to a significant consideration in in the hearts and the patronage of his fellow Americans. And no longer asks trial, the opportunity to prove his loyalty or his capability, but unrolls the scroll of history written by the white man points to his deeds of valor and of patriotism and demands that he be recognized by a standard of merit pro rato, with other Americans. Then with the president campaign and the Paris Exposition, in both of which we are racially interested the Afro-American will let no grass grow under his feet. And apropos the term Afro-American, that much ventilated, by some arrogated, by others a relegated term, which has provoked such draughts on rhetoric, logic and debate to decree if possible its co-relative application to the dark races in America of African origin or descent. Cannot its, (the terms) opposers, since threatened as we are, as a result of our expansion policy, with an inevitable immigration to the United States, of people diversified as to racial origin, but as to color or semblance of type, rivalling the much varying Afro-American agree that to the end of crystallizing our identity as a particular class of American citizens, cast as we will be in a comparative horoscope with Cuban, American, Fillipno-American, Porto Rican-American, etc., that no appropriate distinctive appellation can be invented by which to impress our tenure of priority in all that has made for this country's weal, and to secure that consideration, commenserate, than by standing as regards, racial distinction, in a cohesive mass, to be known as Afro-Americans. Much interest attaches here to the fate of the very important anti-lynch ing bill, of which the brainy Boston attorney Edward Everett Brown is the author, and which is to be manshalled to its fate by that indomitable race champlon, Congressman George H. White. The burden of production is THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. that it will pass, and in any case it stands in the minds of the most conservative judges as the most practical and exaustive measure yet devised to to arrest the rapidly growing evil of lynching. At a recent dinner given to Indiana authors, Mr. Charles Major, author of "When Knighthood was in Flower," responding to the toast "Indiana," after apoligizing, as an Indianian, for allusion to facts, which, he remarked were none the less facts, because coming from an Indianian, but which were rapidly becoming the concensus of opinion throughout this and other countries. After begging to have all consideration of his efforts in the literary field of the State, barred from consideration, claimed, that Indiana, through her Lew Wallace, her Riley, Eggleston, Maurice Thompson, Booth Tarkington and others presented an array of literary talent unequalled by a like extent of territory in the world. Then going out of her purely literary realm, to her Harrisons, her Heveridges, her Fair banks and others, he singularized results by which he sought to prove that marked distinction along the higher paths of acheivement seen really indigenous to Indiana soil and a forsworn legacy to her sons of honest endeavor. And we are glad the application is broad enough and fitting enough to include our own E. E. Cooper, who carried with him from his adopted State, Indiana, enough of the peculiar tincure referred to by Mr. Major, to enable him to surmount obstacles, to laugh at discouragements and to push his claim for merit and rare business tact to the conviction or even the "lukewarm." And then Thompson, R. W., who when at home has an illustrious double in name, the venerable, B. W. Thompson known as the "tall sycamore of the Wabash," who, though well up in the eighties, has not lost his hold on the affections of the people to whom as a public seravnt he gave the best years of his life, but of R. W. the younger, with what acrobatic alacrity, he has rotated to positions of honor and trust since a resident of the Nation's capital, diffusing in each, sagacity and genius. His recent appointment to the Census Bureau being only a step along his accustomed path. An interesting discovery is the original bill of sale which conveyed Fred erick Douglass from one master to another. The document is said to be in the possession of one J. C. Shaffer, of Evanston, Ill., and was written eleven years after Mr. Douglass escaped from slavery, and the sale was in reality, a penalty exacted by Thomas Auld, who had owned Mr. Douglass, from his brother Hugh Auld, from whose custody he had run away. LILLIAN THOMAS FOX. Indianapolis, Ind. 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. A Truly National Paper. Dear Editor:--There is no bill I de 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 HAIR-HEALTH. The sale of three million bottles of this elegant hair dressing in the United States and Great Britain in 1898 proves surpassing merit. Doctor Hay's Hair-Health ```markdown ``` produces new growth and restores color and beauty to gray hair. Removes DANDRUFF and stops FALLING and breaking of the hair. Covers bald spots. Dr. HAY'S HAIR HEALTH is practically a Hair Food, which acts on the roots, giving them the required nourishment It is made from absolutely pure vegetable ingredients and does not rub off or make the hair greasy. FREE SOAP Offer Please to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large bottle of HAY’S HEALTH and a 25c. cake of DR. HAY’S HARFINI, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath or the regular re.il price, 75 cents. This offer is good only once to sell druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON BADWAY, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents a day, $1.50. ENTRY AT ONCE DR. 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HAY'S HAIRFINA MEDICATED SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents, regular re.sil price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement 3 bottles, $1.50. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 988 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w., MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE- SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; TOITT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w. GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E sts. s. e.; TSCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st.; CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts., n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, Penn. ave. and 13th st.; BRAOE, 30th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st. s. e. Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14th st. Hurlebaush, 14th & V sts. n. w. McGlue, 4th & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. $1.00 — ONLY — $1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. ```markdown ``` By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous "School History of the CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made to Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and man of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.— Gomez, Miss Oiserson, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Sunber—"Eddie" Saw outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Readi- to e and line engravings of soldier, officers and scenes of the War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters nila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the mand of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." Little." Mailed Free. Author of the Famous "School History of the N NS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by M Money, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at which knocked over the block house and saved the Ro colored soldier who was first to raise the American fli tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many o soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—An Asses Oiseros, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington—its money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has make it good. Image Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, the engravings of soldier, officers and scenes of the la A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters a brief sketch of the Phillipinos and their civilization. Image Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the M Mil the American Army, who said the fighting of the co as "without a parallel in the history of the world." A called Free. in the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Diego.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hili—Yay, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maclo, Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Sunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half-drier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American GuinALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Maballipinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." Ali for $1, "Much in Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill.—The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Gomez, Miss Oisers, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Sunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty halftone and line engravings of soldier, officers and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with a FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miller, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy E. A. JO Corner West and Lenoir Streets, percentage. Send for copy of book and Agent E. A. JOHNSON Street and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON seets, Raleigh North Carolina. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh North Carolina. W. 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Ward, Elwood Kuox, John Pur year, Chas, W. Brown and Robert B. Bagby of Indianapolis are amoag the formidable oues meutioned for the next legislature in Indiana. The emphatic declinations of Carter Harrison and ‘Tum’ Toggart to tackle the gubernational nominations in Llii- nois and Indiana, throw out a strong hint that these two astute gentleman do not regard this as a sunshiny demo- cratic year, The House committee on elections No, 1, divided on party lines and by a yote of 6 to 2 decided to reecemmend the seating of William F, Aldrich. Repub- lican, who contests the seat now, held by Gaston B, Robbins, Democrats, tor the Four\n Congreseional disirict of Alabama, The conviction is stealing over the tank and file of the Negro voters of the District that Mr. Daniel Murray is ex cellent delegate timber. Mr. Murray isactive, He is public-epirited. He isalways helping somebody. He never shirke aduty. He 1s above petty meth- ods, His political honor is uupurchas- able. Mr. Murray is the right kind of & man to represent our pecple. Ex-Seuator W. Lee Person, deciding not to walt until he got gray fiom looking for that promised clerkebip at the Government Printing Office, has Secuted 8 suug berth in the Pension Bureau, Mr, Person is ove of the Ralaxy of bright young men who haye come lo us from North Carolina. The Negro democrats are casting sbout for « national leader, but are ex- Perlencin ¢ trouble in finding a man big eucugh to fill tue size of mantle they Cul our. Judge J. C. Matthewe, Ed- ward £. Lee, A. E. Manning, P. Hamp - fon White, J, Milton ‘Turner, F, L. Mc | Glee and James A. Ross are taking turns at irying it on, THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. Dr. W. 8. Lofton, Secretary, and John F. Cook, treasurer. After a general discussion the meetirg adjourned, sub- iest to the cail of the president, At Charlotte Hall, Md, Charlotte Hall, Md , Special —Permit me to call your attention to a section of Maryland of which little is known to your readers. Th6ugh in close prox- imity to Washington and Baltimore it is not in touch with modern tmprove- ments. Here are more colored people than in any section of the state, and has a large number of colored farmers, some of them well to de. With the exception of St. Mary’s N. and I. School, there is not an inetitutiun of high grade in this section, conse quent- ly one finds little training above the common schools among our people. Mrs.G. W. Murfreeand daughte’s of Louisville, Ky, are not teaching in Vir- ginia as stated in your paper of receut date. Miss 8. G. Murfrea 1s teaching in St. Paul’s N.and 1. School at Lau- rencevilie, Va. Mrs. A. E. Graham. the other daughter is in charge of the Normal! Department at St. Mary’s N, and I, School, Charlotte Hall, Md. The mother, the sewing department. Mrs. Graham is a borne teacher, a good dis- ciplinarian and has brought to the work wide experience. On the 24th she was married by Rev.H C. Bishop, St. Phillip’s P. E. church, } ew York to Mr. Albert McIntyre. It came with great surprise to the teachers and pu- pils of the school. Mrs, McIntyre was idelized by her children and it was with difficulity to bring themselves to believe she was married. Nothing less would convince them than reading the marriage certificate. Jas G. BRYANT, FREE BLOOD CURE, An Offer Proving Faith to Suf ferers. _ Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Pain- ful Swellings, Effects of Blood Poison, Persistent Eruptions, that refuse to heal under ordinary treatment are quickly cured by B. B. B. (Botanic Biood Balm), the most wonderful Blood Purifier of the age. made espec- ially to cure all terrible obstinate deep- seated Biood and Skin troubles? Is your blood thin? 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The American is alive to the progressive epirit of the times, as is evinced by its recent change ofstyle.— Cincinnati Rostrum, Subecribe to lhe Colored American. $1,000 REWARD. — : \ SHEA'S HA : i (| hem i —\< Ks TY 5 Wf DOCTOR me ¥. ; casi SHEA'S eee ‘all MEDIUM. fi\ Ge \\tine. i NZ) i= i ik WYN UA \\e Ku Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or apy none you wish to know, no matter what itis, He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you, Can make them rap all areund the room. He asks ne quesiions don’t ask yon to write names ¢ him. Don’t try to pump zon Inany wa out tells youright off. He is thoroughly inuorsed by leading spiritualists <a e received trom them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiais no one else cap show can give thcusands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years’ practice—seven in brook- 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 will 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 hasa medicine that will cure drunken. ness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through hip are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with ali their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are stil! laboring again poverty. Through his perfect know'edge chemistry he can impart to ) ou a secret tha will overcome yuur enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the se- curing of ema and peppy. marriages and all your wishes, In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex, it is the curse of Spiritualism tha n all large cities there are a cluss ot men and wo- men who claim powers pee do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref erences. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away onsuch. Dr. Shea refers to ihe Hon. Charies Miiler, ope 2481 At. lantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder Scuth Brooklyn. All have known him tor the past ten years. He gives a tree test of his power toall. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Mempbis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or tnfiuences the race is Subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891—This jetter is to certify that 1 came to New York from Alba ny. 1 was a stranger ina ror city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything | undertook. What to do I did bot 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 gota good position that very week. I had been to olb- ers, _) took my money and did me no — biess the day { first met Dr, Shea would advise allin bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to hiw ai once, Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. to =e? 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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, 87 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 con!d do her any aot it was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work paing done by Dr. Shea the last few years, | thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympatnetic gentleman, He gave me a vondertul test of his powers, toid me te send nolm & lock o. patient’s hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the nae ia *. — time cured her round and weil. Her tamily had seemingly been under acioud. Now all is changed. ue well &nd 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 shew thousands such as the above, DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the omenpe- thic and Electric Schools ot Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asihma, Sore Bre. Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, gue, yspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Cow Plaints, Deatness, 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. All diseases, no matter what oe be. ooo, but honorable treat- ment, He can ari will honestly tell you it you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in eae pe and private clinics. No tri- ing with human life, Callatonce. Do not delay. Dipiomas hang in parlors. Ie a reg- istered physician. A new remedy for rheu matism just discovered, not a lin ment. 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New York ‘Branch Office, 6 ¥ St. Washington, D, ié ~— se ey cea ne i NRE, Raa A Ta 2 A a RN Ra Soa 1 16 Fy ee ae ee ——————————_—_—_—_—_= $18 Suits, $13.75 ‘ AIR of the FINE wosted TROUSERS, * in the Neat and nob- Pus > by Stripes—equal to x the custom made at $12—OUR Regular $7 50, $8, 8.50 yrades—take YOUR e +” OHOICE atsa- $15 and $18 Overcoats, $10.90: D. J. Kaufman, 1007 Pa, ave. City Paragraphs. ir. Dep). Washington has been on the sick list, Mise_Lillie Jenkins, of 1137 3rd street northwest, is very ill. Mr. Oharles E. Hall, of Uhicago is so journing in the city. Detective Lacy is making some im- portant captures these days. No lyceum tomorrow at Second wap: tist church on account of communion. Wedding bells and the divorce mill are playing duets in our town. Tomorrow afternoon is communion day at the Second Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Martin are row comfortably domiciled at 1137 O street, northeast. Frederick Douglass, a name that will live forever, adorns the rolls of the Census Bureau. Captain Wiliiam R. Staff, (formerly sergeant) now with the 49th U. 8. Regi: ment, was married recently. The grand jury has not yel been heard from on the civil rights case against Burke and Chase. The committee representing the Dis- trict Afro-American Council, wil call upon the Industrial Commission today An F street wedding is rumored, and when Miss Lillian V. Green is referred to as the fortunate young lady, she doesn’t deny the allegation. Brown’s Chapel has a thriving Ep- worth League. Miss Jennie Morris, chairman of literary cc mmittee, is sup- plying some interesting programs. Mrs. Alex Freeman, of 1129 38rd st., n. w., has just returned from the bed: side of ber niece, Mrs. White 627 Green: willow street, Baltimore, Md. She left her very much improved. Hoon. H. OC. C. Astwoud of Bryn Mawr, Pa., paid a magnificent tribute last Sunday at the Second Baptist Ly- ceum, to Governor Pinchback’s admin* istration of the customs house at New Orleans. Miss Mattie Crawford, a pleasant young lady from Fiyar’s Point, Mise, has iccated permanently in the eity; She is a sisterof Mrs. Mittie E. Martin. Miss Crawford isstopping at 1004 Cst, northwest. Colored people can buy orchestra seats at the Grand now, if they want them. Very few want them, for we can see a Clean, artistic performance at the houses that are willing to treat col ored people like ladies and gentlemen. The Cosmos Club wili give its third assembly next Friday 16, at Odd Fel lows’ Hall. Visitors who wish to at tend are requested to communicate with the treasurer, Robert T. Dougless, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. Capital Savings Bank, en or befoie the 14th inst. The Lincoln services which occurs annually at Plymouth church is al ways interesting. Everythiog will be in keep ing with the meta prial services. Good music The city is invited. An oppor tunity to say a word wii'l probably be giventoothers Rey A CU. Garner is pastor. Hear the Hon Ar.hibald H. Grimke at Plymouth Congregational church Sunday nig.t at 8 o’clock on ‘‘Abra: b m Lincoin” in a new light. Hon, Mr. Grimke is a most interes 1eg speak’ er and those who miss (his opporiunity to hear the martyr Presideni discussed with wasterly abi ity will provably re- gret it. A letter from Mrs. E. A. Duffield, formerly of this city but now of Repub lic, Washington, indicates that both herrelf and her daughter, Beauty, are doing nicely in the Great West and are having most excellent health. They read ‘‘The Colored American” and write that once a we.k they géta perfect | picture of dear old Washington from the contents of The Colored American. Mrs. Rosctta E. Lawsen, national organizer of the W C. I. U., in its re lation to work among our people, is making a tour of New Jersey, New York and other states, arousing inter: teres in the cause of temperance, Mrs. Lawson is one of the race’s most use’ ful women, and her earnest end dili gent efforts have gone far to create a purer atmosphere in our social life Mrs, Lawson writes that she is meeting with gratitying success, Rev. W. H. Sherwood, of this city, bas been doing evangelical work in Baltimore for the past four weeks. His work at the North street church in Bal- timore, where be has been laboring, has drawn large crowds to every ser- vice. Hundreds and hundreds have been turned away from the church and iis meetings are said to be the most exceptional and enthusiastic of apy evangelist who has come to Baltimore. Those who have heard him, speak in| the hignest terms of his eloquence and | mueiea | ability, Tobacco, Pipes, Cigarettes. C. W. BARKLEY, Prop., «CAPITOL HILL.., POOL PARLOR, ae — —Finest equipped billiard rocm in the city — 623 Penursylvania Avenue, S. E., W. E. THOMAS, Manager. Billiards Pool, Fine Cigar 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 ean see the re- sult in forty-eight hours. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleach- esout white. Itis a very good thing for the eyes if allowed to getin the eye while wash- ing the face. Sue box of this preparation isall that is required if used as directed, the skin remain- ing beautiful without continual use, and is perfectly harmless ‘Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and pimples from the fice without harm to the skin. Direction and preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $2.00, C.0. D.. or send money order. ked so that no one can know contents except the receiver. THOMAS B. CRANE, ; 122% W. Broad St., Richmond, Va, RE a ee en ee eee ee ee eee eS Se ee | Bargain Sale of Elegant 3 : Every solitary Parlor Suite in our immense stock $e is reduced in price for six days only, It is our an— i nual January clearince of this furniture, and we shall $3 : Q3 : positively offer lower prices this week than will be $3 , ® § named agnin for a whole year. In spite of the sacrifice $4 93 prices, you are as welcome as ever to CREDIT. Come 33 expecting great bargains—you shall not be disappointed. ; : 4 : ’ 3 MAMMOTH 3 DIT HOUSE, $¢ : 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street WwW, 33 b Between H and I Streets. 3 $e By Sicsdieg Bmecoec 22 I Sa *2All Gloves Warranted amd Kept in .Repair for one Year, : $ $ g Louvre Glov.Co’s es 3 : : g > % : 2 Having moved into our new and handsomely appointed ¢ : Store at 931 F Street, we are better prepared than ; ever to supply the citizens ef Washington with THE : BesST GLOVES at the lowest possible prices, : pee Ses ; All Styles of New Gloves for Lad- } ; ieS Misses, Children and Men. : eee Se ; Favorite Gloves for Ladies is Lotos for ladies, with extra > one of our leaders, which we long fingers. To be had only > sell at the special PRICE of us an evtra good value > of $1.00. at only $1.50. 000 _ 000 i Acme is another of our spec’ Cosmo is a glove that will > inls tor ladies, which cant be give highest satisfaction to the : ; equaled in style and quality Wearer stylish and perfect { at the price $1.00. fitting, Peed 20- ‘ 000 ‘ 000 % Mens Gloves of all kinds and 4 Facile for Boys and Girls styles in kid, dog skin, moceo, { csnt be duplicated anyv herein plain, silk lined and wool { America forthe price $1.00 lined $1.00. Gtarantecd, “al glovestrom Rad up, Warranted aad Altes tor ine wand. no gloves exchanged after fitted. ———o—_— LOUVRE GLOVE 0,geazgzne= » » ~~ Manufacturers and dealers in Fashionable Gloves now in their New Store OSG G99 FGDHO9OO.OG.S.SGGSGGS99HO..O6.0.0'0.94.0.4.4654546-6 hls The Stafford. Ba rimmore, Mp. Euroyean plan: Rooms one dollar and a half and upwerds; Absolulely fire: proof, Equipped with all modern im: provements, Situated on Washington Place, at the foot of Washington Mon ument, in the most fashionable part of the city, convenient to depots, theatres and business centers. Cuisene unex- celled: CHR. XANDER « AAT 909 Seventh Street N. VW. His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red with hisown pressing, allows dcubie 6) ution the drinking glass and remains as vinous a0 Sweet, as the best sweet Catawba un yale Both he sells at $1 « gallon, {0c the baits lon. Chr. Xander’s Rye Whiskies at 75¢, 8 Se and d0c the full quart, are free from fui! polton of some age, kept in heated storagh aid compare advantageously with any ¥)" kies at their price. Equally fo his braudith Gins and Rum are pure end well developes ard the moderate use of them 1 ever cust headache. He hasan array of ever 60 wal! Star dards of Wines and Whiskies stored # his cellars and warehouse, Reme.'<r Wt | Number 909, ‘ea@_No branch houses,