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The COLORED American LIBRARY of Congress ANATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER win don in as an if gak orage while unlet lope man red VOL. 7. NO. 47. WOMAN'S CASE IN EQUITY Gracefully and Forcefully Presented by Mrs Mary Church Terrell Before the Brainiest of Equal Suffragists in America—The Premier Representative of our Womanhood Makes the Hit of the Convention. The equal suffragists have come and gone. Those who followed their proceedings and digested their arguments will all agree that the cause they advocate with so much earnestness and intelligence is today better understood than ever before, and has been made to command a more and more serious degree of consideration. Woman suffrage, once a subject for ridicule, has ceased to be a joke. It is one of the grave problems of the hour. The wonderful advancement of the feminine sex in businesses, in the professions, in the industries, and in the world of finance, is giving her an importance in the affairs of life which the sensible man must recognize, and subscribe to a change of laws and customs to accord with the higher conditions that have come about in consequence of woman's broadening influence. All of the week's sessions were instructive and interesting. Well informed and witty women, thoroughly alive to everything, not only where the advancement of women is concerned, but in all things and events which are under discussion throughout the whole world, addressed the meetings when they were thrown open for that purpose, and delivered their opinions with great force of logic and intelligence. There is nothing about the woman suffragist today to remind one of the agitator of a quarter of a century ago. The mannishly attired, short skirted, short-haired woman, who, for so many years, was the butt of the satirist and the cartoonist, has been shoved off of the board, and in her place stands the cultured, womanly woman of the twentieth century. In her dress she keeps pace with fashion. She is in many instances a mother, and she boasts of it and the home which she ennobles. Many of the nation's brightest women took part in the gathering, headed by the veteran Susan B Anthony, but no one made a better impression for wisdom, happiness of expression and power of oratory than did our own Mrs Mary Church Terrell, president of the National Association of Colored Women. As was noted in a former issue WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1900. J. Lunnin charm MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL, President of the National Association of Colored Women. Her Address on "Woman Suffrage" the Hit of the Recent Gathering of America's Brainiest Women. of this paper Mrs. Terrell was announced to speak on "The Justice of Woman Suffrage," the piece de resistance of the whole convention. We said Mrs. Terrell would meet the highest expectations in handling this trying topic—and she more than did so. Her effort was a masterpiece of argument, scholarly and logically put and was delivered with that ease and grace of bearing, that ineffable charm and magnetism of manner, and dignity and force that are characteristic of all Mrs. Terrell does or says. She was herself—at her best—that's all, and to state that her presentation was "Terrellesque" will convey a perfectly clear idea of its excellence to all who know the leader of Afro-American womanhood. The race may well feel proud of such a splendid representation. By Mrs. Terrell's appearance at this convention both the cause of women in general and the Negro in particular has been incalculably benefited. We cannot give the entire address but Mrs. Terrell said in part: (Continued on Fourth page) A Banquet in Honor of Abraham Lincoln Birthday. Baltimore, Md., Special-On last Monday night at the McKinley Club on Druid Hill avenue, a banquet was tendered in honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. After a very fine dinner was served, the table being laden with all the delicacies of the season, Hon. Warner T. McGuinn was made toastmaster of the evening. The gathering was largely attended by many of the prominent citizens of the city. Dr. J. Mareus Cargill responded to the toast, "Abraham Lincoln," Mr. J. E. G. Webb, "The Political Outlook of the Negro," Hon. George B. Mills, "Organization," J. Henry Bayton, "The Field of Journalism," Mr. Lewis Tunsell' "The Hustler," Samuel C. Brown, "The Qualities of a Man" and Mr. Alex. McDaniel, "The Good Work of Abraham Lincoln." The evening was one of great interest, many fine speeches were made. The annual banquet committee was appointed as follows: Dr J. M. Cargill, Messrs. Geo. Mills, J E. G. Webb and W. T. McGuinn. The inclementy of the weather did now at all prevent a goodly number being present, and all seemed to have enjoyed the celebration of the noted and worthy chieftain's birthday, in the personation of Abraham Lincoln, PRICE FIVE CENTS POLITICS IN CONNECTICUT. The Patriarchie Meeting in June Death of a Prominet Woman Social Horoscopa-News Notes New Haven, Conn., Special—All colored men who are interested in the political welfare of the race in New Haven should be up and doing. There should be more interest along that line now than ever. There is something in store for the colored man if he will only get out and hustle for himself. We have a great many men who will "blow" around and say what ought to be done, but are never ready to assist. There is also a class of men who go into politics looking only for their own interest and when they find they cannot win out they will try to kill the progress of every other colored man. This spirit must die before the Negro can prosper in New England. The Negro must learn to talk his business with his friends and keep it from the white man the white man is looking for himself everytime, and when he asks any favors of the Negro, the return is always made with a promise. But, ab, the Negro of today has seen the folly and has decided to demand such rights as belong to the Negro, simply by casting an honest ballot next spring. The Goffe street branch of the Y. M. C. A. is the only colored Y. M. C. A. in New England today and it is very painful to say that there are nearly six thousand Negroes in this city and this association has such small attendance. The young men in New Haven should feel it a duty to support this organization. The annual Field day and Convention of the New England and New York Patriarchie Union which was to convene in New Haven on the first day of June 1900. All Patriarchie under the jurisdiction of this Union will govern themselves accordingly. For further information address A. Lee Epps, No.78 Webster street, New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Josephine Mitchell, of Milford, after returning from churchq Sunday evening, February 4, met with a very sad death. Early Monday morning she was found in the well by her husband. It proved to be an accidental death from the verdict rendered by the coroner's inquest. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Norfolk, Va, 50 years ago and has lived North for 25 years or more. (Continued on Fifth Page.) 2 IN WEST VIRGINIA'S HILLS The Colored American Scribe Reads a Timely Lesson to Nincompoops in Negro Professional Men—Social and Literary Flashes. Clarksburg, W. Va., Special.—The congregation of the Water Street M. E. church held a grand rally on Sunday last and notwithstanding the inclement weather, the attendance was very large. Rev. Watson is making preparations to attend the conference to be held in Baltimore early in March. The Equal Rights League held an interesting session on Monday evening last. President Neison is working hard to arouse the interest of our citizens in this excellent organization and hopes to secure the hearty co-operation of all in the good work it hopes to accomplish. The Literary Department of the Epworth League held its monthly meeting on Thursday evening last, and drew a large audience. Miss Ruth Sehon read a carefully prepared paper in an interesting manner. The choir rendered several selections and Miss Mamie Brent contributed a pleasing solo. On Monday evening, January 29th, a very lively debate on the present war in South Africa, entertained a large and appreciative audience at the weekly meeting of the lyceum, held in the A. M. E. church. The question: "Resolved, that England is waging a justifiable war upon the South African Republic," was debated in energetic style Mesers. Guss and Robinson for the af firmative, made a very comprehensive argument and the judges Revs. Morris and Howard and Mr. Thomas Jones awarded them the decision. Messrs. Wellman and Henry argued in the negative. Miss Lizzie Robinson and Miss Florence Rittenhouse contributed respectively an instrumental solo and a recitation which were liberally applauded. On Monday evening last, Mr. W. Grayson read and discussed Prof. Booker T. Washington's latest speech. Messrs. Watt Colston and George Lewis sang, and were enthusiastically applauded. Both have magnificent voices and with proper training would undoubtedly achieve fame in the musical world as barytenes. The lyceum will soon devote an evening to the memory of Frederick Douglass. Rev. W. H. Thomas, editor of the Signal of Cumberland, Md., visited the city Saturday, enroute West. Mr. Grant Lipscomb, formerly of this city but now of Fairmont has been home for several weeks visiting his relatives. It is reported that Dr. Alf. Jackson, the Fairmount dentist, has become hopelessly insane and is now confined in an asylum. Dr. Jackson has a host of friends here, and much genuine regret is expressed, because of the sad termination of a very promising career. A painful accident befell Willis, the nine year old of Mr. William Wilkinson, on Monday afternoon. On his way home from school he slipped and feel breaking his leg above the knee. Dr. Henderson set the broken limb and the little fellow bore the painful operation with remarkable fortitude. Miss Harriett Page, who has been ill, is once more catering to a number of hungry customers in her well patronized restaurant. Mr. William Mays of Fairmount, has been visiting the city. Robert Beckwith fell on the ice THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. while skating and sustained a painful dislocation of the wrist. Miss Susie Henderson is the latest victim of La gippe. Mr. Richard West has resigned his position as head waiter of the Traders. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman entertained a number of friends at a house warming on Tuesday night last, and a very en joyable evening was spent by their guests. Mrs. Lutie Tuck is in the city visiting her mother. Mr. Samuel Lewis, who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Frank Smith,has returned his home in Uniontown, Pa. It is much to be regretted that in this age of enlightenment and progress, so many of our colored residents cling to the old ante-bellum idea that a white professional man is superior to the Negro. Influenced by this fallacy, they insist upon the attendance of a white physician in preference to one of their own race, who is often better qualified to treat, skillfully and successfully, those in need of a physicians services than their more favored white brother. What these antiquated people need is an injection of common sense which will develop a little race pride and considerable backbone, to enable them to break away from these erroneous ideas, and patronize a skillful Negro physician, who is never incapacitated from responding to a call by reason of excessive alcoholic indulgences, and who lives an exemplary life. Mr. Samuel Rittenhouse, the enter prising paper hanger, has contracted for work which will engage him from the present time until late summer. Good work always insures good returns. Mr. William Frazier has opened a new pool and club room and is doing a land office business. Mr. Dale Dean is the new Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias lodge here, and is probably the youngest Chancellor Commander in the order. The many friends of Mr. Guss Green, who has been seriously ill, hope to see him out again soon. Miss Anna Polindexter, the talented young elocutionist, who has been ill, has recovered. Mr. Frank Smith is conducting an agency for the Marietta, Ohio, steam laundry and is securing a large patronage. So much for being a hustler. At Gotham's Capital. The colored republican contingent at the state capital at Albany is ably represented in both branches of the legislature this year. Major Poole and Perry Baker of New York City are in the Senate, W. H. Mosely of Saratoga, is in the office of the clerk of the Senate. All of them are rendering intelligent and efficient service and deserving of the high praise bestowed on them by their superiors in office. Abe Taylor, of Monroe county, appears to be a fixture, and his broad and ample smile is as conspicuous as his red carnation. W. H. Butler, of New York City, is janitor in the Assembly this year. His assistant, a very intelligent, modest and unassuming gentleman named Johnson Nail, from Brooklyn. Both gentlemen receive $5.00 per diem and rather enjoy the pleasure it gives them to sign the pay roll and pocket the long green. One of the most capable men employed in the legislature is Mr. Henry A. Spencer of Rochester confidential messenger to Speaker Nixon. Mr. Spencer is a product of the Rochester High School and is a most polished, sensible and courteous gentleman. The messenger to clerk of the assembly is a Mr. Thompson of Elmira who is politically a very smooth article and a fine fellow. LYNCHING A FEDERAL CRIME State Laws Powerless to Eradicate the Mania for Blood that is Disgracing Our Fair Land Mr. White's Bill Indorsed. BY BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT. The question of lynching has long been before the American people. It has lost novelty but not force, and the prolonged agitation has at last begun to bear fruit in a condemnatory public opinion that will ere long crystalize into both state and national law. Some years ago, Governor James S. Hogg of Texas, spoke out manfully against lynching, as he does on all questions, and proposed a law for his state the county in which a lynching takes place, for damages. I see that Governor Longino of Mississippi makes a similar recommendation, adding, however, to the effectiveness of the proposition, by providing that nothing but proof that the lynching took place in the county shall be required to secure damages. Those who know how difficult it is to secure identification of the lynchers will see the value of Governor Longino's suggestion. But public opinion and moral standards vary so much in the different states that we cannot expect general relief from this class of lawlessness by any state statute. The wide spread of mob violence and the disorganizing, disrupting and anarchical effect it has upon society, give it both a nation scope and importance which can only be met by a national enactment such as Congressman George H. White, of North Carolina, has just introduced in the House of Representatives. While I have not read the text of his bill, I am sufficiently acquainted with its general provisions to indorse it. It makes lynching treason to the United States, and places jurisdiction, in consequence, in the United States. Lynching is a mania as truly as was the old witchcraft evils of our early history, and each case is a manifestation of local fury which unfits the community in which it occurs to try the perpetrators: to say nothing of the sympathy that the judge, elected by the men who have done the lynching, is likely to have for persons indicted for the offence when brought before him. National jurisdiction largely cures all this. Americans will not much longer indorse the edium of such barbarous practices; especially when in England and in her colonies, such as Sierra Leone, Barbadoes, Bermuda, and India, where there is a large mixed population, both lynchings and the crimes most frequently leading to them are rarely known. There the majesty of the law is upheld, and this respect for orderly procedure, in the punishment of crime is what makes Great Britain the best ruler of alien and opposite peoples in the world. So it should be with us, and it is more imperative in this era of expansion than ever before. In the Eastern, Northern and Western sections of our own country mob violence in punishment of crime is rare. 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A Prize Quilt Entertainment will be John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Connecticut avenue, between L and M streets northwest, commencing, February 26th and closing March 2nd. Every week we are compelled to omit many interesting items on account of the pressure upon our space by reason of advertising matter. We do our best, however, to treat everybody right Rev. I. Tolliver has been assisting in the revival meetings at Rehoboth Baptist church, of which Rev. John Richards is pastor. The meetings opened February S, and have resulted in more than one hundred conversions. Last week the Washington Association of the University of Michigan gave a dinner at the Ebbitt House at which more than one hundred guests were present among them many conspicuous members of the Senate and House of Representatives. The only colored alumnus in the city, Mr. Joseph H Stewart, was present and mingled with old friends. Mr. Stewart graduated with honors in the class of '86 An effort has been placed on foot by Mr, J. T. C. Newsome, of the Eureka Employment Exchange, New York avenue, to organize the several employment and intelligence offices in the city not after the manner of a trust, but into a sort of cooperative union, for the increase of the influence of the employment bureau and for the protection from sharks of those who seek positions through such agency. These bureaus are helps to the people and if honestly conducted, can be made a profitable industry among cur people. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billioueness and constipation. Mrs E M. Anderson of 100 L street, northwest, is spending a few days with friends in Newark, N. J., and following her visit there, she will spend a while with friends in Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. A. C. Garner of Plymouth Congregational church and Dr. Johnson of the Metropolitan church, M street, northwest, will exchange pulpits tomorrow morning. Miss Mamie Moore, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who spent such a delightful month here as the guest of Miss Laura Terrell, left last Saturday for home. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. WORKERS IN THE President S. G. Atkins, of the Slater Industrial School, Winston Salem, N.C., has been touring the North in the interest of that institution. Prof. Atkins is one of the race's most efficient educators, and has received much encouraging financial support. The school was founded in 1892 for the education of the colored youth of the South. The State Normal School was established in connection with the Slater Industrial School in 1895. The school began with one teacher and twenty-five pupils; it now has 12 teachers and nearly three hundred pupils in all departments. R. J. Reynolds, an ex-slave holder and wealthy business man of North Carolina, agrees to give the sum of $5,000 for the erection of a hospital and nurse training in connection with the Slater Industrial School, provided Professor Atkins and his associates raise a like sum. A number of young Cincinnati people, with inclination occupy their time and their talent in reading the classic authors, have arranged to spend Sunday afternoons at the residence of Mrs. Susie Johnson Higgins, of Park avenue, Walnut Hills, discussing the merits of Shakespeare's tragedies. Mrs. Higgins is a young woman of rare culture and intelligence, and is deservedly a leader in the social and intellectual life of the Queen City. The State of Mississippi is about to revise the tax levy for educational ends, so as to compel the Negroes of the state to wholly provide the finances for the maintenance of their own schools. As the colored people do not pay over ten per cent of the direct tax, although comprising more than one half of the state's population, it is probable that the Mississippi blacks will soon be as ignorant as he was under the rule of slavery. The Barber Memorial Seminary is a school for colored girls. It is under the care of the Board of Missions for Freedmen of the Presbyterian church. The third annual catalogue and prospectus contains the following: "Ardently interested in the welfare of the colored people, Mrs. P. M. Barber, of Philadelphia, established this school for the Christian education of colored girls. The school grounds comprise about sixty acres laying just south of the city of Annieton, Ala. The building is a handsome structure of stone and brick, erected with special care to secure the best sanitary condition." This gives some idea of the school but an adequate conception of the magnificence of the building and the beautiful site on which it is located cannot be had without actually visiting the place. Rev. S. M. Davis, D. D., is the president and Mrs. S. M. Davis is principal. They have teachers associated with them as assistants. Another colored teacher is ambitious to visit the Paris Exposition. Miss Daisy Smith, of the Elmwood avenue school Cincinnati, is entered as a contestant in the plan of the Commercial-Tribune to send the most popular teacher to the Paris Exposition. Her success will depend upon her friends. They are asked to cut conpons from the periodical mentioned, and mail them to her address, 2912 Park avenue, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, While Miss J. Imogen Howard is receiving splendid support from the colored people in New England, New York and the middle east and South in her candidacy for the New York Telegram's offer of a Parisian trip. 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Miller is president of this progressive school. Twenty Negro teachers in the public mixed schools of Brooklyn, and two thousand patents applied for at the office in Washington, D. C., speak well for the genius of the race, and is a good showing for 36 years of freedom. The efforts being put forth by Baptists of Mississippi and Virginia to raise $5,000 for educational and missionary work at their conventions this year is commendable. Many other states are making strong efforts along the same line. The pamphlets, 'The Hardwick Bill' and "The Negro and his Relation to the Economic Progress of the South" written by Booker T. Washington are out. They are able and worthy of a careful reading. The bill offered by Senator Apple's garth in the Maryland legislature, asking for an appropriation of $60 000 for the establishment and erection of a State Industrial School for colored youth, and referred to the committee on finance has been reported back to the Senate unfavorably. 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I believe, in the city of Bal- HON. J. M. CARGILL. M.D. timore today, there are not less than 10,000 independent colored voters that will not be driven by any party lash. It must be remembered that the Negro will never be respected in politics so long as he sticks to one party. Let the Negro be manly and stand up for what is right. If a few dollars is to sacrifice the colored man's vote, what under the Heavens will be the future of our race? We are citizens under the law and the Constitution of the United States, and there can be no laws legally passed that will abridge the rights of the people or any class of them. Why should we fear, since good men conduct the affairs of our government? Let us take white men as we find them, democrats or republicans, and if they are friendly to us, let us be friendly to them. If it is to our advantage to be independent in politics, let us have sense enough to see it. The day of slavery is over, and the young colored man will not be influenced by what occurred thirty years ago. I would advise every Negro voter in the South that when it comes to state, municipal or county affairs, he should vote for the best man without regard to politics. I cannot see any reason why all colored men should belong to any one party any more than all white men should belong to any one party. Let the Negro find out his best friend, who gives him his bread and butter, and vote with him to the best interest of all concerned, and the white man will see that it is to his interest to treat him as a citizen and protect him in his rights. The politicians have taken advantage of the ignorance of the Negro, and have endeavored to prevent him from seeking the confidence of his white friends without regard to party. It is very nearly agreed by every true leader of the Negro race that the time has come when the Negro should divide his vote between the two great political parties, especially so on all local questions, thereby showing that a few dollars cannot buy his vote; neither can he be turned aside by a few papers which are existing on the money they receive from politicians. If politicians would keep their money in their pock- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ets and take the Negro on his merits, the Negro would be a better citizen and more respected. By all means, let the colored citizens all over this country give up the past and make the white man his friend for the future. Dr. Cargill was educated at Atlanta University, the place of his birth, and also a graduate of the Medical Department of Howard University. While in the city council, Dr. Cargill had the honor of being the first and only colored man to be chairman of a joint white Committee on Markets, and the second on the Committee on Education. The Mayor and the Governor have great confidence in him on the account of his manly action in the interest of his race. The great work that Dr. Cargill fought for while in the council in the interest of his race and the people in general is greatly appreciated by all who know him. IN THE SUNNY SOUTH Prominent Visitors in the Gate City— Big · Preparations for the Negro Exhibit Atlanta, Ga., Special—During the past week Atlanta has had in its midst three of the most prominent colored men of note in America just now, Thos. J. Calloway, Esq., Commissoner of the Negro Department of the Paris Exposition, Mr. Andrew L. Hilyer of Washington, his assistant, and Mr. Harry Shepherd, of The Shepherd Photo Co., of St. Paul, Minn., all landed in Atlanta last Friday morning. After taking breakfast with Dr. W. E. B. DuBois out at the Atlanta University, they came down town and paid a visit to Hon. H. A. Rucker, Atlanta' prince of entertainers, where they received some valuable assistance along the line of their work which enabled them to visit the professional men and women of our race, engaged in professional and industrial enterprises. During the past eight or ten days they have gathered much statistical data and photographic views that will be of interest to the colored people, illustrating the thrift, energy and enterprise of Atlanta's colored population, at the Paris Exposition. Mr. Calloway left for Louisiana on Sunday. Messrs. Hilyer and Shepherd took a flying trip to Tuskegee to see the great Booker T. Washington. There will be a delegation of thirty-five of our colored citizens to visit the Exposition at Paris. They are taking instruction in the French language. Among the members will be many of our teachers, It is very gratifying to the friends of Hon. J. W. Lyons, both at home and abroad, to know that at each county and district republican convention held in Georgia, he has been unanimously indorsed both for a delegate to the National Convention from the state at large and for member of the National republican committee for Georgia. This as it should be. Maj. S. W. Easley, Jr., says that Mr. Lyons should head the delegation from Georgia. Hon. H. A. Rucker carried this (Fulton) county with hands down and he will be a delegate from the state at large to the Philadelphia Convention. The colored people here are taking quite an interest in English—Boer war, their sympathies being with the English. Capt. McHenry has been re-elected chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee for this county. FOUND AT LAST The Magnetic Comb. BEFORE USING. Hair Disease Germ Under Microscope. AFTER USING. POSITIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky hair, Electricity is life. This Comb in connection with Electrical Hair Restorative, the great hair grower. Causes the hair to grow long and straight. This great Electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic powers give new life to the hair, causing the hair to grow long and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the Comb is commenced. Look at the BUG. This is a hair germ parasite. They are invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, destroying the life of the hair causing, it to fall out. Also causes all forms of scalp diseases. If you have dandruff or any scalp disease: if your hair is thin and short, and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on the top or on the temples, or if your hair is falling out it is caused by this germ. The Magnetic Comb together with Electrical Hair Restorative destroys these, thus enabling the hair to grow long and straight, soft, silky and beautiful. Two boxes of the great hair grower "Electrical Hair Restorative" are sent with each Comb. Notice. TO QUICKLY Introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of The Colored American this opportunity. Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we will mail you at once prepaid, THE MANETIC COMB and Two Boxes of Electrical Hair Restorative. Make all morey and express orders payable to R. GATHRIGHT, President. Register your letters; It protects you. Address all orders to MAGNETIC COMB CO., Box No. 5, Station B. Richmond, Va. humbug we take the following methods of repudiating all such evil minded slanderers. By absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. Our Guarantee humbug we take the following methods slanderers. By absolutely guaranteeing the case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable from a dishonest firm. Woman's Case in Equity. (Continued from First Page.) "As a nation we professed long ago to have abandoned the principle that might makes right. Before the world we pose today as a government whose citizens have the right to liberty, life, and the pursuit of happiness and yet, in spite of these lofty professions and noble sentiments, the present policy of this government is to hold one-half of its citizens in legal subjection to the other, without being able to assign good and sufficient reasons for such a flagrant violation of the very principle upon it was founded. The founders of this republic called heaven and earth to witness that it should be a government of the people, for the people, and by the people; and yet the elective franchise is withheld from one half of the citizens, many of whom are intelligent, cultured and virtuous, while it is unstintingly bestowed upon the other, some of whom are illiterate, debauched, and vicious, because the word 'people,' by an unparalleled exhibition of lexicographical acrobats, has been turned and twisted to mean all who were shrewd and wise intelligence to desire it The argument that it is unnatural for women to vote is as old as the rock ribbed and ancient hills. Whatever is unusual is called unnatural the world over. When the world takes a step for ward in progress some old custom falls dead at our feet. Nothing could be more unnatural than that a good woman should shirk her duty to the state, if it were possible for her to discharge it." During Mrs. Terrell's impassioned deliverance (which she presented without manuscript or notes,) she was repeatedly interrupted by hearty applause, and at the close the house rang with TAKE NOTICE. There being so many evil minded skeptical persons who decry every honest article as a of repudiating all such evil minded at we will refund the money for every paper and would take no advertise- prolonged acclaim, and the enthusiasm reached the pitch of an ovation. She was congratulated upon all sides as having made the "hit" of the great convention. ANITARIUM AND INFIRMARY Louisville Cosmopolitan Sanitarium and Infirmary. Incorporated under Kentucky laws. Favorably located; under management of regular physicians, male and female. Faradization, Massage, Hot Air, etc., can be had. Special attention in separate building to diseases of women and maternity cases. Trained nurses of either sex Address J. W. Mason Secretary Louisville Cosmopolitan Infirmary, Louisville, Ky. Dress-Making. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m Afternoon class 2 to 5 r. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lamorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques, without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful Dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. 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. 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. OUT IN SAN DIEGO. Dr. Hubbard's Matchless Work-Other Items of News. San Diego, Cal., Special—Having a reader and admirer of your race journal for the past few years. I consider it a firm, loyal advocate for the Negro, and take this opportunity of commending your worthy and appreciated efforts. While rusticating in the golden sunlight of sunny California on the Pacific coast, I wish to contribute a few words in your valuable columns. The needs of our race are numerous and the press is grasping the opportunity of familiarizing the people with our greatest and most essential desires. And with those who are not prejudiced we can see qualified men and women rising to lead the race, and it is to those who have showed themselves capable that we must follow. One of the most intellectual bodies of Afro-Americans that will convene in the closing of the nineteenth century will be the General Conference of the Africa Methodist Episcopal Church. And while those that have held the banner highest will receive the election of bishopric, let all centralize on the one greatest financiers the Connection has ever known, Rev. P. A Hubbard, D. D., of Colorado. The California delegation will vote sulid for Dr. Hubbard. The press of the entire country should agitate his election, he has a clean record. Dr. Hubbard is an ideal type of the Christian minister, and has not shirked from any of the duties from class-leader to Presiding Elder, the latter he has filled for six years. He is an educated, loyal, moral, Christian minister. Let all who are contesting for the election of Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Connection throw the strength to Rev. P. A. Hubbard, D. D., of Colorada, and make his election unanimous. It will cast a reflection upon the general assembly to not show appreciation of Dr. Hubbard's work in this way. Yours for Ethiopa, MRS. JULIA EMERY. PRESIDENT OF THE UNION THE LATE GUY H. BERKELEY, Pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. Politics in Connecticut. (Continued from First Page.) She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist church in New Haven, and had always been connected with the church work. After Mrs. Mitchell married she lived in Milford, Conn., and even here in this town she and her husband worked with a greater zeal for the upbuilding of Christ's kingdom. They rented a hall to start a Baptist mission, and worked faithfully for its growth, without growing weary. Mrs. Mitchell leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband, a daughter, Mrs. Ada Brinsmade and two grandchi.dren, besides a host of friends who deeply sympathize with the family in this, their hour of sad bereavement. Rev. A. C. Powell, of New Haven, preached the funeral sermon at the Baptist church in Milford last Wednesday, February 8, 1900, at 2 p. m. The church was packed with Mrs. W. A. Tribbett continues very sick at her home on Orchard St. Mrs. Mary Goings of 79 Eaton street has been confined to her bed by illness for over a week. Mrs. John C. T. Alexander, of Starr St., who has been very indisposed for the past week, is now rapidly on the mend. Mrs. Mildred Smith, of 58 Webster St., who has been very ill for the past few weeks is now improving. She is under the care of Dr. I. N. Poster. Mr. J. H. Richmond, of 70 Webster St., has returned from Hampton, Va. where he went to bury his sister, the late Mrs. Hattie Bell who died in this city two weeks ago. Mrs. Eliza Carter, who has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Powell, of 28 Giil St., returned to her home in Charleston, W. Va., last Thursday. Mrs. H. W. Fry, of Boston, who has been spending a few days visiting relatives in this city, left last Wednesday for Springfield, Mass, where she will spend a few days with her mother-in-law. Mrs. Mary Goines, of 79 Eaton St. died Tuesday afternoon at 4.35, at her home. The deceased had been sick for some time. She was a sister of the late William T. Effort. Report of the funeral wilt appear next week. sorrowing friends, many being present from New Haven. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the True Reformers, the Household of Ruth and the Good Samarirans. Delegates from the first two societies attended the funeral, but the Good Samaritans attended in a body. Sumner Club No. 2 will hold their business meeting on Monday evening the 19th inst., at their room No. 15 Insurance Building. Every member is expected to be present as there is business of importance to be transacted Bv order of the President Dr. I. M. Porter. Members of the Household of Ruth gave a parlor social on Thursday evening February 8th, at Mrs. Frederick Young's, 92 Eaton street. The proceeds are for helping to purchase a banner for the Patriarchie. The weather being very stormy the attendance was not very large. This paper will be found every Saturday at Ransom and Waight's Ice Cream Parlor, Hall's Barber Shop, 111 Foot St., and at the Headquarters, 78 Webster St. It will be delivered to any address in the city on application for the same. All customers failing to receive their paper will please notify the agent at No. 78 Websrer St. A. LEE EPPS. Skin Specialist! MME. G. A. FINNIE MACK Is located at 1704 10th Street, n. w. She treats and guarantees cure for all Skin troubles, also the Scalp, terms reasonable. She has a preparation for growing the Hair and cultivates the Hair in the same old way. Will be pleased to have her former customers call and be beautified by her new Skin treatment. Bangs and Wigs made to order. 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B. H. BAKER. General Agent. Royal Benefit Society. SICK OR ACCIDENT. 1440 T STREET, N. W., OR HOME OFFICE THE WOMEN'S WORLD I didn't eavesdrop; I don't believe in it and I never do. I use my ears however, and this is what I heard. Both were mothers and both were discussing the subject most interesting to all good mothers—their children. "For the life of me, Mrs. Skuler, I don't see how you could persuade yourself to send your beautiful children to these public schools" said Mrs. Arry Stocracy, "I should expect mine to be completely ruined, if they came in daily contact with those low children who go to our schools. Many of them come from homes which are perfect hotbeds of vice. Their parents are vicious; many of them are criminals. What could you expect of children from such homes? The poor young ones are not to blame, but the influence they exert upon your children is none the less pernicious on that account. I should feel that I was planning my child's downfall, if I should send him to the public school, where the foundation of so many unfortunate or evil careers is laid." "You really shock me, Mrs. Stocracy" said Mrs. Skuler, "for I have educated four children in the public schools of this city, and it never occurred to me that I was preparing them for careers of vice. I consider myself a pretty good judge of school systems and school teachers, for I was educated in a public school, have taught in a public school and I have visited the public schools in other cities, whenever I got a chance. From observation and comparison I have concluded that one would have to travel quite a distance, before he would find public schools better manned and better equipped than are those here in Washington." "Oh," interrupted Mrs. Stocracy, "I have no fault to find with the curriculum here. I don't presume to pass judgment upon that point for I have not studied that question enough to do so. I was talking about the effect which a course in the public schools here has upon the mental life of the child, but was calling attention to the effect it has upon his morals." "You would have to keep your children always tied to your apron strings" replied Mr. Skuler, "if you wanted to shield them entirely from evil companions. It might be desirable to do this, but it is not possible, as the world is constructed. Sooner or later the best children must see the bad side of life. I think it is better to train a child properly at home from his infancy. Then when he is ready to go to school, reason intelligently and patiently him, and warn him against evil companions. The sooner his education in shunning evil companions begins, the better for the child. No matter how long you keep a child under his mother's wing at home, when he leaves the nest and begins to fly with other birds, he will inevitably make mistakes as to the kind of associates to choose. The mother must be watchful of course. She must continually impress upon the child that he is in actual danger when he is with an evil companion. Thus his character is strengthened, while he learns the lessons of life which can not be repeated with too much emphasis or frequency. But why all this moralizing? The proof of the pudding is in the taste. Look at our great men and our great women. The vast majority were educated in the public schools. While there are some un- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. worthy teachers in our corps here, just as there are everywhere else in the world, you must admit that there are many model men and women among them. Most of these were educated in the public schools. So far as my own children are concerned, Mrs. Stoocracy, you know what they are and what a comfort they have been to me. If children have it in them to be bad, rearing them in a moral hot-house, shielded from every form of evil will not save them. As soon as they are emancipated from the leading strings of their mistaken mothers, their joy in new found freedom is liable to inspire in them a desire to taste forbidden fruit. Besides, I think it is wrong to deprive a child of the pleasure and the inspiration which keen competition with other children of his own age always afford." With that the conversation drifted to the dreadful state of affairs in Kentucky and the public school question was dropped. Mrs. L. A. Davis of Chicago is one of the most active workers in every movement for the elevation of the race that we have She is state organizer for the National Association of Colored Women and is president of the Phyllis Wheatley club. A Federation of Colored Women was formed in Montgomery, Ala., last December. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Bocker T. Washington president; Miss Anna Duncan, of Montgomery, vice president; Mrs. Lucy E. Phillips, Jackson, Tenn., corresponding secretary; Mrs. Alice D. Cary, Atlanta, Ga., recording secretary; Mrs. Dr. Lampton, Mislesipll, treasurer. Alabama has also formed a State Federation. In the meeting of the Southern Federation a resolution was adopted, making the establishment of kindergartens the chief object at which the organization would aim. Mrs. Alice D. Cary is chairman of the kindergarten committee. The zeal and intelligence manifested by our women everywhere in their effort to discharge their obligation to the race is most encouraging. We have at last learned that in union there is strength and we are acting upon that principle. Why in the world don't some of the Washington bachelors marry? That is the question. I could name a score or more who are really well to do, certainly in such comfortable circumstances that each would be warranted in taking unto himself a wife, and yet they seem to have no idea of marrying. They are certainly old enough to settle down. Most of them are so far past their majority that they would be excused if they had forgotten they had ever come of age. They are are so rooted and grounded in their state of single blessedness that one would as soon expect the heavens to fall as to have one of them marry. This is all wrong. It is the sacred duty of every intelligent man who is making a fairly good living, to establish a home. The salvation of the race depends upon this. If we leave the ignorant and vicious to increase the population for us there is little hope for the race. What we need more than anything else, as we look (Continued on 7th page. ♥SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM ♥ A Free Forum, devoted to the Instruction of the Masses on the Social, Economic, Religious, Educational and Business Issues of the Day, and their relation to the Progress of the Negro Race. Meets every Sunday afternoon [except second Sunday in each month] at Second Baptist Church, 3rd Street, between H and I Sts., northwest. Everybody invited. 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THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE WOMAN'S WORLD. (Continued from 6th page.) forward into the future, is a goodly number of children, born of educated, respectable parents, and reared in homes of refinement and culture. I don't mean the refinement which wealth alone can afford, but the refinement apparent in the homes of poor people. whose brains have been educated and whose tastes cultivated in good schools or by contact with cultured people. I haven't the least respect for your old bachelor who is too stingy to marry and establish a home. Why don't ministers preach the duty of matrimony more than they do? So great would be my pity for a woman who would be so unfortunate as to become the wife of one of these old bachelors who has lived nearly fifty years wrapped up in selfishness that I feel guilty in urging them to get married. There a is general cry in this country that men are less and less inclined to marry. It is bad enough for the dominant race to make this mistake. But since the great majority of colored people are ignorant and uncultured, from the very nature of the case, unless those who have been blessed with educational advantages and have a competence, establish homes and rear children, we shall be represented by the worst instead of the best element among us. I shouldn't feel so bitter against these old bachelors, if they had a good reason for remaining single. But I've made a careful study of the Washington species, and not a single one of the well to-do old fellows has any responsibility which should prevent him from discharging his duty to the race. What beats me is, that they are not frowned down upon by good society. But they aren't. Everybody smiles at them and gives them the glad hand, just as they do respectable married men. Old bachelors should be boycotted. Ladies and—but forgot the gentlemen have nothing to do with the following bit of information except indirectly. Rainy day skirts—those delicious, short, narrow, machine-stitched skirts, have come to stay. They are none of your transient, ephemeral affairs, here to day and gone tomorrow, but they will be with us 365 days in the year. What makes me so dead sure of this is, that I see the leaders of fashion wearing them on their shopping expeditions when there isn't a cloud in the sky. They are called rainy day skirts because you wear them if you want to, when it doesn't rain. We poor women, who have had to wear long, wide skirts on a rainy day, clutching frantically at them to keep them out of the germ-filled mud, know how to apreciate the rainy day skirt, I tell you. Long may it wave. I hope you didn't fail to attend the Woman Suffrage meetings. Whether you believe in it or not doesn't matter. It will do your heart good any time to hear a lot of brainy women talk. A man said to me not long ago, in speaking about the Women's Conventions, "I don't believe in woman suffrage, you know, but I must admit that a gatnering of these women can talk the boots off of any body of men I've ever heard." If you know anything about women which is worthy of note, please let me hear from you, dear sister. The brother editor who said I "carried my facts with me" told the truth as far as he went. But I must confess that I don't know everything. Strange, but true. If therefore, you are in the possession of any facts about women, which the public ought to know, no one will be more grateful than the undersigned, if you will put them in a letter and send to The Colored American addressed to EUPHEMIA KIRK. BETHEL LITERARY'S SCHEDULE. Some Rich Intellectual Treats in Store for the Patrons of Washington's Historic Bethel Literary and Historical Association is enjoying a season of unexampled prosperity. It is doubtful if any corresponding period since its formation can this society point to a series of literary offerings, so rich in thought, so entertaining in character, or so varied in the method of presenting valuable instruction as has been given by President W. H. Richards in the past season and a half. He has put into this work all the vast resources of a well-stored mind and cultivated taste, and the results he is achieving must be gratifying to him. They are certainly highly appreciated by the public. His labor is a labor of love merely, but he performs it with as much energy, patience and fidelity as if he were in receipt of $1,500 a year as compensation. He is level headed and wonderfully even tempered—never disconcerted by mishaps or disappointments, never unduly elated by signal triumphs. Men like Prof. Richards are rare, and any community fortunate enough to possess one of his superior qualities should prize him beyond rubies. It is hoped that the electors of Bethel will be able to induce him to serve another term. Following is the highly interesting program announced by Bethel for the next few weeks: February 20.—'The Education of Girls in the Light of Modern Psychology and Pedagogy." Prof. Lewis B. Moore, Dean, Department of Pedagogics, Howard University. February 27.—"Founders' Day." 1. Bethel Literary and Historical Association—Miss Maria L. Jordan. 2. Bishop Daniel A. Payne—Mr. William A. Joiner. 3. The Methodists—Dr. J. Albert Johnson. March 6.—Address.—Mr. Lewis H. Douglass. March 13.—"Domestic Service." (a) As an Economic Factor—Miss Ella J. Smith, A. M. (b) Its Difficulties—Miss Mattie R. Bowen. (c) Its Opportunities—Mrs. Belle M. Howard. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE R·I·P·A·N·S TUBES MARK WORTHY AT ANY RATE. The Colored American of Washington, D. 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Those who followed their proceedings and digested their arguments will all agree that the cause they advocate with so much earnestness and intelligence is today better understood than ever before, and has been made to command a more and more serious degree of consideration. Woman suffrage, once a subject for ridicule, has ceased to be a joke. It is one of the grave problems of the hour. The wonderful advancement of the feminine sex in businesses, in the professions, in the industries, and in the world of finance, is giving her an importance in the affairs of life which the sensible man must recognize, and subscribe to a change of laws and customs to accord with the higher conditions that have come about in consequence of woman's broadening influence. All of the week's sessions were instructive and interesting. Well informed and witty women, thoroughly alive to everything, not only where the advancement of women is concerned, but in all things and events which are under discussion throughout the whole world, addressed the meetings when they were thrown open for that purpose, and delivered their opinions with great force of logic and intelligence. There is nothing about the woman suffragist today to remind one of the agitator of a quarter of a century ago. The mannishly attired, short skirted, short-haired woman, who, for so many years, was the butt of the satirist and the cartoonist, has been shoved off of the board, and in her place stands the cultured, womanly woman of the twentieth century. In her dress she keeps pace with fashion. She is in many instances a mother, and she boasts of it and the home which she ennobles. Many of the nation's brightest women took part in the gathering, headed by the veteran Susan B Anthony, but no one made a better impression for wisdom, happiness of expression and power of oratory than did our own Mrs Mary Church Terrell, president of the National Association of Colored Women. As was noted in a former issue WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1900. J. H. Lunnigan hero MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL, President of the National Association of Colored Women. Her Address on "Woman Suffrage" the Hit of the Recent Gathering of America's Brainiest Women. of this paper Mrs. Terrell was announced to speak on "The Justice of Woman Suffrage," the piece de resistance of the whole convention. We said Mrs. Terrell would meet the highest expectations in handling this trying topic—and she more than did so. Her effort was a masterpiece of argument, scholarly and logically put and was delivered with that ease and grace of bearing, that ineffable charm and magnetism of manner, and dignity and force that are characteristic of all Mrs. Terrell does or says. She was herself—at her best—that's all, and to state that her presentation was "Terrellesque" will convey a perfectly clear idea of its excellence to all who know the leader of Afro-American womanhood. The race may well feel proud of such a splendid representation. By Mrs. Terrell's appearance at this convention both the cause of women in general and the Negro in particular has been incalculably benefiied. We cannot give the entire address but Mrs. Terrell said in part: (Continued on Fourth page) A Banquet in Honor of Abraham Lincoln Birthday. Baltimore, Md., Special-On last Monday night at the McKinley Club on Druid Hill avenue, a banquet was tendered in honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. After a very fine dinner was served, the table being laden with all the delicacies of the season, Hon. Warner T. McGuinn was made toastmaster of the evening. The gathering was largely attended by many of the prominent citizens of the city. Dr. J. Mareus Cargill responded to the toast, "Abraham Lincoln," Mr. J. E. G. Webb, "The Political Outlook of the Negro," Hon. George B. Mills, "Organization," J. Henry Bayton, "The Field of Journalism," Mr. Lewis Tunsell, "The Hustler, "Samuel C. Brown, "The Qualities of a Man" and Mr. Alex. McDaniel, "The Good Work of Abraham Lincoln." The evening was one of great interest, many fine speeches were made. The annual banquet committee was appointed as follows: Dr J. M. Cargill, Messrs. Geo. Mills, J E. G. Webb and W. T. McGuinn. The inclementy of the weather did not at all prevent a goodly number being present, and all seemed to have enjoyed the celebration of the noted and worthy chieftain's birthday, in the personation of Abraham Lincoln, PRICE FIVE CENTS POLITICS IN CONNECTICUT. The Patriarchie Meeting in June Death of a Prominet Woman Social Horoscops-News Notes New Haven, Conn., Special—All colored men who are interested in the political welfare of the race in New Haven should be up and doing. There should be more interest along that line now than ever. There is something in store for the colored man if he will only get out and hustle for himself. We have a great many men who will "blow" around and say what ought to be done, but are never ready to assist. There is also a class of men who go into politics looking only for their own interest and when they find they cannot win out they will try to kill the progress of every other colored man. This spirit must die before the Negro can prosper in New England. The Negro must learn to talk his business with his friends and keep it from the white man the white man is looking for himself everytime, and when he asks any favors of the Negro, the return is always made with a promise. But, ab, the Negro of today has seen the folly and has decided to demand such rights as belong to the Negro, simply by casting an honest ballot next spring. The Goffe street branch of the Y. M. C. A. is the only colored Y. M. C. A. in New England today and it is very painful to say that there are nearly six thousand Negroes in this city and this association has such small attendance. The young men in New Haven should feel it a duty to support this organization. The annual Field day and Convention of the New England and New York Patriarchie Union which was to convene in New Haven on the first day of June 1900. All Patriarchie under the jurisdiction of this Union will govern themselves accordingly. For further information address A. Lee Epps, No.78 Webster street, New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Josephine Mitchell, of Milford, after returning from church Sunday evening, February 4, met with a very sad death. Early Monday morning she was found in the well by her husband. It proved to be an accidental death from the verdict rendered by the coroner's inquest. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Norfolk, Va, 50 years ago and has lived North for 25 years or more. (Continued on Fifth Page.) 2 IN WEST VIRGINIA'S HILLS The Colored American Scribe Reads a Timely Lesson to Nincompoops in Negro Professional Men—Social and Literary Flashes. Clarksburg, W. Va., Special.—The congregation of the Water Street M. E. church held a grand rally on Sunday last and notwithstanding the inclement weather, the attendance was very large. Rev. Watson is making preparations to attend the conference to be held in Baltimore early in March. The Equal Rights League held an interesting session on Monday evening last. President Neison is working hard to arouse the interest of our citizens in this excellent organization and hopes to secure the hearty co-operation of all in the good work it hopes to accomplish. The Literary Department of the Epworth League held its monthly meeting on Thursday evening last, and drew a large audience. Miss Ruth Sehon read a carefully prepared paper in an interesting manner. The choir rendered several selections and Miss Mamie Brent contributed a pleasing solo. On Monday evening, January 29th, a very lively debate on the present war in South Africa, entertained a large and appreciative audience at the weekly meeting of the lyceum, held in the A. M. E. church. The question: "Resolved, that England is waging a justifiable war upon the South African Republic," was debated in energetic style. Messrs. Guss and Robinson for the afirmative, made a very comprehensive argument and the judges Revs. Morris and Howard and, Mr. Thomas Jones awarded them the decision. Messrs. Wellman and Henry argued in the negative. Miss Lizzie Robinson and Miss Florence Rittenhouse contributed respectively an instrumental solo and a recitation which were liberally applauded. On Monday evening last, Mr. W. Grayson read and discussed Prof. Booker T. Washington's latest speech. Messrs. Watt Colston and George Lewis sang, and were enthusiastically applauded. Both have magnificent voices and with proper training would undoubtedly achieve fame in the musical world as barytenes. The lyceum will soon devote an evening to the memory of Frederick Douglass. Rev. W. H. Thomas, editor of the Signal of Cumberland, Md., visited the city Saturday, enroute West. Mr. Grant Lipscomb, formerly of this city but now of Fairmont has been home for several weeks visiting his relatives. It is reported that Dr. Alf. Jackson, the Fairmount dentist, has become hopelessly insane and is now confined in an asylum. Dr. Jackson has a host of friends here, and much genuine regret is expressed, because of the sad termination of a very promising career. A painful accident befall Willis, the nine year old of Mr. William Wilkinson, on Monday afternoon. On his way home from school he slipped and feel, breaking his leg above the knee. Dr. Henderson set the broken limb and the little fellow bore the painful operation with remarkable fortitude. Miss Harriett Page, who has been ill, is once more catering to a number of hungry customers in her well patronized restaurant. Mr. William Mays of Fairmount, has been visiting the city. Robert Beckwith fell on the ice THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. while skating and sustained a painful dislocation of the wrist. Miss Susie Henderson is the latest victim of La grippe. Mr. Richard West has resigned his position as head waiter of the Traders. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman entertained a number sf friends at a house warming on Tuesday night last, and a very en joyable evening was spent by their guests. Mrs. Lutie Tuck is in the city visiting her mother. Mr. Samuel Lewis, who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Frank Smith,has returned his home in Uniontown, Pa. It is much to be regretted that in this age of enlightenment and progress, so many of our colored residents cling to the old antebellum idea that a white professional man is superior to the Negro. Influenced by this fallacy, they insist upon the attendance of a white physician in preference to one of their own race, who is often better qualified to treat, skillfully and successfully, those in need of a physicians services than their more favored white brother. What these antiquated people need is an injection of common sense which will develop a little race pride and considerable backbone, to enable them to break away from these erroneous ideas, and patronize a skillful Negro physician, who is never incapacitated from responding to a call by reason of excessive alcoholic indulgences, and who lives an exemplary life. Mr. Samuel Rittenhouse, the enter prising paper hanger, has contracted for work which will engage him from the present time until late summer. Good work always insures good returns. Mr. William Frazier has opened a new pool and club room and is doing a land office business. Mr. Dale Dean is the new Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias lodge here, and is probably the youngest Chancellor Commander in the order. The many friends of Mr. Guss Green, who has been seriously ill, hope to see him out again soon. Miss Anna Polindexter, the talented young elocutionist, who has been ill, has recovered. Mr. Frank Smith is conducting an agency for the Marietta, Ohio, steam laundry and is securing a large patronage. So much for being a hustler. At Gotham's Capital. The colored republican contingent at the state capital at Albany is ably represented in both branches of the legislature this year. Major Poole and Perry Baker of New York City are in the Senate, W. H. Mosely of Saratoga, is in the office of the clerk of the Senate. All of them are rendering intelligent and efficient service and deserving of the high praise bestowed on them by their superiors in office. Abe Taylor, of Monroe county, appears to be a fixture, and his broad and ample smile is as conspicuous as his red carnation. W. H. Butler, of New York City, is janitor in the Assembly this year. His assistant, a very intelligent, modest and unassuming gentleman named Johnson Nail, from Brooklyn. Both gentlemen receive $5.00 per diem and rather enjoy the pleasure it gives them to sign the pay roll and pocket the long green. One of the most capable men employed in the legislature is Mr. Henry A. Spencer of Rochester confidential messenger to Speaker Nixon. Mr. Spencer is a product of the Rochester High School and is a most polished, sensible and courteous gentleman. The messenger to clerk of the assembly is a Mr. Thompson of Elmira who is politically a very smooth article and a fine fellow, LYNCHING A FEDERAL CRIME State Laws Powerless to Eradicate the Mania for Blood that is Disgracing Our Fair Land Mr. White's Bill Indorsed. BY BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT. The question of lynching has long been before the American people. It has lost novelty but not force, and the prolonged agitation has at last begun to bear fruit in a condemnatory public opinion that will ere long crystalize into both state and national law. Some years ago, Governor James S. Hogg of Texas, spoke out manfully against lynching, as he does on all questions, and proposed a law for his state the county in which a lynching takes place, for damages. I see that Governor Longino of Mississippi makes a similar recommendation, adding, however, to the effectiveness of the proposition, by providing that nothing but proof that the lynching took place in the county shall be required to secure damages. Those who know how difficult it is to secure identification of the lynchers will see the value of Governor Longino's suggestion. But public opinion and moral standards vary so much in the different states that we cannot expect general relief from this class of lawlessness by any state statute. The wide spread of mob violence and the disorganizing, disrupting and anarchical effect it has upon society, give it both a nation scope and importance which can only be met by a national enactment such as Congressman George H. White, of North Carolina, has just introduced in the House of Representatives. While I have not read the text of his kill, I am sufficiently acquainted with its general provisions to indorse it. It makes lynching treason to the United States, and places jurisdiction, in consequence, in the United States. Lynching is a mania as truly as was the old witchcraft evils of our early history, and each case is a manifestation of local fury which unfits the community in which it occurs to try the perpetrators: to say nothing of the sympathy that the judge, elected by the men who have done the lynching, is likely to have for persons indicted for the offence when brought before him. National jurisdiction largely cures all this. Americans will not much longer indorse the edium of such barbarous practices; especially when in England and in her colonies, such as Sierra Leone, Barbadoes, Bermuda, and India, where there is a large mixed population, both lynchings and the crimes most frequently leading to them are rarely known. There the majesty of the law is upheld, and this respect for orderly procedure, in the punishment of crime is what makes Great Britain the best ruler of alien and opposite peoples in the world. So it should be with us, and it is more imperative in this era of expansion than ever before. In the Eastern, Northern and Western sections of our own country mob violence in punishment of crime is rare. No state ought to feel that its reserved or expressed rights will be trenched upon by a national law which compels a respect for law and order which the states themselves are powerless to bring about, especially when it involves the national question of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" for the national citizen. The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL-NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER A. 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EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. John R. Peak Hafter AND Outfitter 1421 New York Ave. N. W., (Near 15th street) WASHINGTON, D. C. 1KOP US A POSTAL CARD An heir is born into your house hold. A meeting for a specific purpose is called. Your pastor preaches an exceptionally good sermon. You know anything of general interest, drop us a card, briefly stating the facts. City Paragraphs. Beautify the Avenue! Mr. George P. Silence was over from Atlantic City last Saturday and Sunday. "The Outlook" published by J. Bish' op Johnson and D. A. Van Romondt has made its appearance upon the streets. Mrs. Blanche Warrick-Cardozo, a graceful writer, contributed an able article on 'The Color-line in Paris,' in The Evening Star of this city. A Prize Quilt Entertainment will be John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Connecticut avenue, between L and M streets northwest, commencing, February 26th and closing March 2nd. Every week we are compelled to omit many interesting items on account of the pressure upon our space by reason of advertising matter. We do our best, however, to treat everybody right Rev. I. Tolliver has been assisting in the revival meetings at Rehoboth Baptist church, of which Rev. John Richards is pastor. The meetings opened February 8, and have resulted in more than one hundred conversions. Last week the Washington Association of the University of Michigan gave a dinner at the Ebbitt House at which more than one hundred guests were present among them many conspicuous members of the Senate and House of Representatives. The only colored alumnus in the city, Mr. Joseph H Stewart, was present and mingled with old friends. Mr. Stewart graduated with honors in the class of'86 An effort has been placed on foot by Mr, J. T. C. Newsome, of the Eureka Employment Exchange, New York avenue, to organize the several employment and intelligence offices in the city not after the manner of a trust, but into a sort of cooperative union, for the increase of the influence of the employment bureau and for the protection from sharks of those who seek positions through such agency. These bureaus are helps to the people and if honestly conducted, can be made a profitable industry among our people. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, bill lioueness and constipation. Mrs E M. Anderson of 100 L street, northwest, is spending a few days with friends in Newark, N. J., and following her visit there, she will spend a while with friends in Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. A. C. Garner of Plymouth Congregational church and Dr. Johnson of the Metropolitan church, M street, northwest, will exchange pulpits tomorrow morning. Miss Mamie Moore, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who spent such a delightful month here as the guest of Miss Laura Terrell, left last Saturday for home. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. WORKERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD. President S. G. Atkins, of the Slater Industrial School, Winston Salem, N.C., has been touring the North in the interest of that institution. Prof. Atkins is one of the race's most efficient educators, and has received much encouraging financial support. The school was founded in 1892 for the education of the colored youth of the South. The State Normal School was established in connection with the Slater Industrial School in 1895. The school began with one teacher and twenty-five pupils; it now has 12 teachers and nearly three hundred pupils in all departments. R. J. Reynolds, an ex-slave holder and wealthy business man of North Carolina, agrees to give the sum of $5,000 for the erection of a hospital and nurse training in connection with the Slater Industrial School, provided Professor Atkins and his associates raise a like sum. A number of young Cincinnati people, with inclination occupy their time and their talent in reading the classic authors, have arranged to spend Sunday afternoons at the residence of Mrs. Susie Johnson Higgins, of Park avenue, Walnut Hills, discussing the merits of Shakespeare's tragedies. Mrs. Higgins is a young woman of rare culture and intelligence, and is deservedly a leader in the social and intellectual life of the Queen City. The State of Mississippi is about to revise the tax levy for educational ends, so as to compel the Negroes of the state to wholly provide the finances for the maintenance of their own schools. As the colored people do not pay over ten per cent of the direct tax, although comprising more than one half of the state's population, it is probable that the Mississippi blacks will soon be as ignorant as he was under the rule of slavery. The Barber Memorial Seminary is a school for colored girls. It is under the care of the Board of Missions for Freedmen of the Presbyterian church. The third annual catalogue and prospectus contains the following: "Ardently interested in the welfare of the colored people, Mrs. P. M. Barber, of Philadelphia, established this school for the Christian education of colored girls. The school grounds comprise about sixty acres laying just south of the city of Anniston, Ala. The building is a handsome structure of stone and brick, erected with special care to secure the best sanitary condition." This gives some idea of the school but an adequate conception of the magnificence of the building and the beautiful site on which it is located cannot be had without actually visiting the place. Rev. S. M. Davis, D. D., is the president and Mrs. S. M. Davis's principal. They have teachers associated with them as assistants. Another colored teacher is ambitious to visit the Paris Exposition. Miss Daisy Smith, of the Elmwood avenue school Cincinnati, is entered as a contestant in the plan of the Commercial-Tribune to send the most popular teacher to the Paris Exposition. Her success will depend upon her friends. They are asked to cut conpons from the periodical mentioned, and mail them to her address, 2912 Park avenue, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, While Miss J. Imogen Howard is receiving splendid support from the colored people in New England, New York and the middle east and South in her candidacy for the New York Telegram's offer of a Parisian trip. 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Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. 407 14th St. n.w. Telephone 1152 $3.50 MEN'S SHOES $3.50 B.A. WAGGAMAN&CO. 1311 F Street, N. W S. S. Daish & Sons. Coal and Fire-wood. 1207 G Street, Northwest. Clean coal, 2240 pounds to the ten. Lowest Pricea. --- Chicago Conservator, is off for a trip to Texas and the Pacific Coast, to be gone for several weeks. He will visit the Denver, Butte, Montana, and many other points of interest in that section. Dr. DeClelland hopes to do great work in behalf of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Industrial School. During his absence the office of the Conservator will be in charge of Mrs. Nora S. Basey. The College Journal, is a new publication issued monthly during the school term under the au-pices of the faculty of the South Carolina State Colored College, Orangeburg, S. C., and devoted to the interest of the college. Ernest J. Just is editor, and William W. Griffin is business manager. Ex-Congressman Thomas E. Miller is president of this progressive school. Twenty Negro teachers in the public mixed schools of Brooklyn, and two thousand patents applied for at the office in Washington, D. C., speak well for the genius of the race, and is a good showing for 36 years of freedom. The efforts being put forth by Baptists of Mississippi and Virginia to raise $5,000 for educational and missionary work at their conventions this year is commendable. Many other states are making strong efforts along the same line. The pamphlets, 'The Hardwick Bill' and "The Negro and his Relation to the Economic Progress of the South" written by Booker T. Washington are out. They are able and worthy of a careful reading. The bill offered by Senator Apple's garth in the Maryland legislature, asking for an appropriation of $60 000 for the establishment and erection of a State Industrial School for colored youth, and referred to the committee on finance has been reported back to the Senate unfavorably. Efforts are being made to have the report recon sidered. RHEUMATISM-CATARRH, ARE BLOOD DISEASES-CURED BY B, B, B. Bottle Free to Sufferers. It is the deep seated, obstinate cases of Catarrh and Rheumatism that B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) cures. It matters not what other treatments, doctors, sprays, liniments, medicated air, blood purifiers have failed to do, B. B. B., always promptly reaches the real cause and roots out and drives from the bones, joints, mucuous membrane, and entire system the specific poison in the blood that causes Rheumatism and Catarrh. B. B. B. is the only remedy strong enough to do this and cure and so there can never be a return to the symptoms. Don't give up hope, but try B. B. 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Dr. Cargill says: The colored voters have been, and are now being led by sentiment, as well as by a few so-called leaders who have no interest in their race beyond the few dollars they may get. The independence among the colored citizens is becoming more and more apparent. I believe, in the city of Bal- HON. J. M. CARGILL, M.D. timore today, there are not less than 10,000 independent colored voters that will not be driven by any party lash. It must be remembered that the Negro will never be respected in politics so long as he sticks to one party. Let the Negro be manly and stand up for what is right. If a few dollars is to sacrifice the colored man's vote, what under the Heavens will be the future of our race? We are citizens under the law and the Constitution of the United States, and there can be no laws legally passed that will abridge the rights of the people or any class of them. Why should we fear, since good men conduct the affairs of our government? Let us take white men as we find them, democrats or republicans, and if they are friendly to us, let us be friendly to them. If it is to our advantage to be independent in politics, let us have sense enough to see it. The day of slavery is over, and the young colored man will not be influenced by what occurred thirty years ago. I would advise every Negro voter in the South that when it comes to state, Municipal or county affairs, he should vote for the best man without regard to politics. I cannot see any reason why all colored men should belong to any one party any more than all white men should belong to any one party. Let the Negro find out his best friend, who gives him his bread and butter, and vote with him to the best interest of all concerned, and the white man will see that it is to his interest to treat him as a citizen and protect him in his rights. The politicians have taken advantage of the ignorance of the Negro, and have endeavored to prevent him from seeking the confidence of his white friends without regard to party. It is very nearly agreed by every true leader of the Negro race that the time has come when the Negro should divide his vote between the two great political parties, especially so on all local questions, thereby showing that a few dollars cannot buy his vote; neither can he be turned aside by a few papers which are existing on the money they receive from politicians. If politicians would keep their money in their pock- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ets and take the Negro on his merits, the Negro would be a better citizen and more respected. By all means, let the colored citizens all over this country give up the past and make the white man his friend for the future. Dr. Cargill was educated at Atlanta University, the place of his birth, and also a graduate of the Medical Department of Howard University. While in the city council, Dr. Cargill had the honor of being the first and only colored man to be chairman of a joint white Committee on Markets, and the second on the Committee on Education. The Mayor and the Governor have great confidence in him on the account of his manly action in the interest of his race. The great work that Dr. Cargill fought for while in the council in the interest of his race and the people in general is greatly appreciated by all who know him. IN THE SUNNY SOUTH Prominent Visitors in the Gate City Big Preparations for the Negro Exhibit Atlanta, Ga., Special—During the past week Atlanta has had in its midst three of the most prominent colored men of note in America just now, Thos. J. Calloway, Esq., Commissioner of the Negro Department of the Paris Exposition, Mr. Andrew L. Hilyer of Washington, his assistant, and Mr. Harry Shepherd, of The Shepherd Photo Co., of St. Paul, Minn., all landed in Atlanta last Friday morning. After taking breakfast with Dr. W. E. B. DuBois out at the Atlanta University, they came down town and paid a visit to Hon. H. A. Rucker, Atlanta'8 prince of entertainers, where they received some valuable assistance along the line of their work which enabled them to visit the professional men and women of our race, engaged in professional and industrial enterprises. During the past eight or ten days they have gathered much statistical data and photographic views that will be of interest to the colored people, illustrating the thrift, energy and enterprise of Atlanta's colored population, at the Paris Exposition. Mr. Calloway left for Louisiana on Sunday. Messrs. Hilyer and Shepherd took a flying trip to Tuskegee to see the great Booker T. Washington. There will be a delegation of thirty-five of our colored citizens to visit the Exposition at Paris. They are taking instruction in the French language. Among the members will be many of our teachers, It is very gratifying to the friends of Hon. J. W. Lyons, both at home and abroad, to know that at each county and district republican convention held in Georgia, he has been unanimously indorsed both for a delegate to the National Convention from the state at large and for member of the National republican committee for Georgia. This as it should be. Maj. S. W. Easley, Jr., says that Mr. Lyons should head the delegation from Georgia. Hon. H. A. Rucker carried this (Fulton) county with hands down and he will be a delegate from the state at large to the Philadelphia Convention. The colored people here are taking quite an interest in English—Boer war, their sympathies being with the English. Capt. 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Address all orders to MAGNETIC COMB CO., Box No. 5, Station B, Richmond, Va. humbug we take the following methods of repudiating all such evil minded slanderers. By absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. Our Guarantee Woman's Case in Equity. (Continued from First Page.) "As a nation we professed long ago to have abandoned the principle that might makes right. Before the world we pose today as a government whose citizens have the right to liberty, life, and the pursuit of happiness and yet, in spite of these lofty professions and noble sentiments, the present policy of this government is to hold one-half of its citizens in legal subjection to the other, without being able to assign good and sufficient reasons for such a flagrant violation of the very principle upon it was founded. The founders of this republic called heaven and earth to witness that it should be a government of the people, for the people, and by the people; and yet the elective franchise is withheld from one half of the citizens, many of whom are intelligent, cultured and virtuous, while it is unstintingly bestowed upon the other, some of whom are illiterate, debauched, and vicious, because the word 'people,' by an unparalleled exhibition of lexicographical acrobats, has been turned and twisted to mean all who were shrewd and wise intelligence to desire it. The argument that it is unnatural for women to vote is as old as the rock ribbed and ancient hills. Whatever is unusual is called unnatural the world over. When the world takes a step forward in progress some old custom falls dead at our feet. Nothing could be more unnatural than that a good woman should shirk her duty to the state, if it were possible for her to discharge it." During Mrs. Terrell's impassioned deliverance (which she presented without manuscript or notes,) she was repeatedly interrupted by hearty applause, and at the close the house rang with TAKE NOTICE. There being so many evil minded skeptical persons who decry every honest article as a of repudiating all such evil minded at we will refund the money for every paper and would take no advertise- prolonged acclaim, and the enthusiasm reached the pitch of an ovation. She was congratulated upon all sides as having made the "hit" of the great convention. ANITARIUM AND INFIRMARY Louisville Cosmopolitan Sanitarium and Infirmary. Incorporated under Kentucky laws. Favorably located; under management of regular physicians, male and female. Faradization, Massage, Hot Air, etc., can be had. Special attention in separate building to diseases of women and maternity cases. Trained nurses of either sex Address J. W. Mason Secretary Louisville Cosmopolitan Infirmary, Louisville, Ky. Dress-Making. 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Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 5th and F street northwest. THE WOMEN'S WORLD I didn't eavesdrop; I don't believe in it and I never do. I use my ears however, and this is what I heard. Both were mothers and both were discussing the subject most interesting to all good mothers—their children. "For the life of me, Mrs. Skuler, I don't see how you could persuade yourself to send your beautiful children to these public schools" said Mrs. Arry Stoocracy, "I should expect mine to be completely ruined, if they came in daily contact with those low children who go to our schools. Many of them come from homes which are perfect hotbeds of vice. Their parents are vicious; many of them are criminals. What could you expect of children from such homes? The poor young ones are not to blame, but the influence they exert upon your children is none the less pernicious on that account. I should feel that I was planning my child's downfall, if I should send him to the public school, where the foundation of so many unfortunate or evil careers is laid." "You really shock me, Mrs. Stoocracy" said Mrs. Skuler, "for I have educated four children in the public schools of this city, and it never occurred to me that I was preparing them for careers of vice. I consider myself a pretty good judge of school systems and school teachers, for I was educated in a public school, have taught in a public school and I have visited the public schools in other cities, whenever I got a chance. From observation and comparison I have concluded that one would have to travel quite a distance, before he would find public schools better manned and better equipped than are those here in Washington." "Oh," interrupted Mrs. Stoocracy, "I have no fault to find with the curriculum here. I don't presume to pass judgment upon that point for I have not studied that question enough to do so. I was talking about the effect which a course in the public schools here has upon the mental life of the child, but was calling attention to the effect it has upon his morals." "You would have to keep your children always tied to your apron strings" replied Mr. Skuler, "if you wanted to shield them entirely from evil companions. It might be desirable to do this, but it is not possible, as the world is constructed. Sooner or later the best children must see the bad side of life. I think it is better to train a child properly at home from his infancy. Then when he is ready to go to school, reason intelligently and patiently him, and warn him against evil companions. The sooner his education in shunning evil companions begins, the better for the child. No matter how long you keep a child under his mother's wing at home, when he leaves the nest and begins to fly with other birds, he will inevitably make mistakes as to the kind of associates to choose. The mother must be watchful of course. She must continually impress upon the child that he is in actual danger when he is with an evil companion. Thus his character is strengthened, while he learns the lessons of life which can not be repeated with too much emphasis or frequency. But why all this moralizing? The proof of the pudding is in the taste. Look at our great men and our great women. The vast majority were educated in the public schools. While there are some un- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. worthy teachers in our corps here, just as there are everywhere else in the world, you must admit that there are many model men and women among them. Most of these were educated in the public schools. So far as my own children are concerned, Mrs. Stoocracy, you know what they are and what a comfort they have been to me. If children have it in them to be bad, rearing them in a moral hot-house, shielded from every form of evil will not save them. As soon as they are emancipated from the leading strings of their mistaken mothers, their joy in new found freedom is liable to inspire in them a desire to taste forbidden fruit. Besides, I think it is wrong to deprive a child of the pleasure and the inspiration which keen competition with other children of his own age always afford." With that the conversation drifted to the dreadful state of affairs in Kentucky and the public school question was dropped. Mrs. L. A. Davis of Chicago is one of the most active workers in every movement for the elevation of the race that we have She is state organizer for the National Association of Colored Women and is president of the Phyllis Wheatley club. A Federation of Colored Women was formed in Montgomery, Ala., last December. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Booker T. Washington president; Miss Anna Duncan, of Montgomery, vice president; Mrs. Lucy E. Phillips, Jackson, Tenn., corresponding secretary; Mrs. Alice D. Cary, Atlanta, Ga., recording secretary; Mrs. Dr. Lampton, Mississippi, treasurer. Alabama has also formed a State Federation. In the meeting of the Southern Federation a resolution was adopted, making the establishment of kindergartens the chief object at which the organization would aim. Mrs. Alice D. Cary is chairman of the kindergarten committee. The zeal and intelligence manifested by our women everywhere in their effort to discharge their obligation to the race is most encouraging. We have at last learned that in union there is strength and we are acting upon that principle. Why in the world don't some of the Washington bachelors marry? That is the question. I could name a score or more who are really well to do, certainly in such comfortable circumstances that each would be warranted in taking unto himself a wife, and yet they seem to have no idea of marrying. They are certainly old enough to settle down. Most of them are so far past their majority that they would be excused if they had forgotten they had ever come of age. They are are so rooted and grounded in their state of single blessedness that one would as soon expect the heavens to fall as to have one of them marry. This is all wrong. It is the sacred duty of every intelligent man who is making a fairly good living, to establish a home. The salvation of the race depends upon this. If we leave the ignorant and vicious to increase the population for us there is little hope for the race. 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I n’t mean the refinement which wealth alone can afford, but the refine- nent apparent in the homes of poor »ple. whose brains have been educat- -d and whose tastes cultivated in good nools or by contact with cultured people, ' | haven’. the least respect for your id bachelor who is too stingy to marry .od establish a home. Why don’t ministers preach the duty of matrimo py more than they do? So great would be my pity for a weman who would be 29 unfortunate as to become ihe wife of ye of these old bachelors who has lived nearly fifty years wrapped up in selfishness that I feel guilty in urging them to get married. There a is general cry in thia country that men are less and less inclined tomarry. Itisbad enough for the dominant race to make this mistake, But since the great mar! jority of colored people are ignorant and uncultured, from the yery nature of the case, unless those who have been blessed with educational advantages and bave a competence, establish homes and rear children, we shall be represented by the worst instead of the best element among us. I shou!da’t feel so bitter against these old bache- lors, if they had a good reason for re- maining single. But I’ve made a cares ful study of the Washington species, and not a single one of the well to-do old fellows has any responsibility which should prevent him from dis- barging his duty to the race. What Deals me is, thai they are not frowned dowa upon by good society. But they aren't, Everybody smiles at them ard gives them the glad hand, just as thev do respectable maarried men. Old bachelors should be boycotted. Ladies and—but forgot the gentle- men have nothing to do with the fol lowing bit of information except indi- rectly. Rainy day skirts—those do licious, short, narrow, macbine-stitched skirts, have come to stay. They are none of your transient, ephemereal affairs, here today and gone tomor* row, but they will be with us 365 days in the year. What makes meso dead sure of this is, that I see the leaders of fashion wearing them on their shopping expediticns when there isn’t a cloud in thesky. They are called rainy day skirts because you wear them if you want to, when it doesn’t rain. We poor women, who have had to wear long, wide skirts on a rainy day, clutching frantically at thena to keep them outof ihe germ-filled mud, know how to ap’ preciate the rainy day skirt, I tell you. Long may it wave. I hope you didn’t fail to attend the Woman Suffrage meetings. Whetber you believe in it or not doesn’t matcer. it will do your heart good any time to hear alot of brainy women talk. A an said to me not jong ago, in speake ing about the Women’s Conventions, aa seat el Baath: es: if you Know anything about women which is worthy of note, please let me hear from you, dear sister. The broth- r editor who said I “‘carried my facts with me” told the truth as far as he went. But I must confess that I don’t Know everything. Strange, but true. If therefore, you are in the possession of any facts about women, which the public ought to know, no one will be More grateful than the undersigned, if you will put them in a letter and send to The Colered American addressed to Evupsemia Kirk. ee BETHEL LITERARY’S SCHEDULE. Some Rich Intellectual Treats in Store for the Patrons of Washington’s Historic Society, Bethel Literary and Historical As- sociation is enjoying a season of un- exampled prosperity. It is doubtful if any corresponding period since its for- mation can this society po-nt toa series of literary offerings, so richin thought, so entertaining in character, or so varied in the method of presenting valuable instruction as has been given by Presi- dent W. H. Richards in the past sea- son and a half. He has put into this work all the vast resources of a well- stored mind and cultivated taste, and the results he is achieving must be gratifying tohim. They are certainly highly appreciated by the public. His labor is a labor of love merely, but he performs it withas much energy, pa- tience and fidelity as if he werein re- ceipt of $1,500 a year as compensation. He is ievel-headed and wonderfully even tempered—never disconcerted by mishaps or disappointments, never un" duly elated by signal triumphs. Men like Prof, Richards are rare, and any community fortunate enough to po- sess one of his superior qualities should prize him beyond rubies, It is hoped that the electors of Bethel will be able to induce him to serve another term. Following is the highly interesting program announced by Bethel for the next few weeks: February 20,.—‘‘The Education of Girle in the Light of Modern Psycho- logy and Pedagogy.’’ Prof. Lewis B. Moore, Dean, Departmentiof Pedagog’ ics, Howard University. February 27.—‘‘Founders’ Day.” 1. Bethel Literary and Historical As- sociation—Miss Maria L, Jordan, 2. Bishop Daniel A. Payne—Mr. William A. Joiner. 38. The Methodists—Dr. J. Albert Johason. March 6.—Address,—Mr. Lewis H Douglass. March 13.—“Domestic Service.” (a) Asan Economic Factor—Miss Ella J. Smith, A. M. (b) Its Difficulties — Miss Mattie R. Bowen. (c) Its Opportuni: ties—Mrs. Belle M. Howard. 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AGENTS WANTED in New Territory. WRITE US TO-DAY. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO., 160 to 164 Lake St., CHICAGO, LLIy D. I. GIBBONS, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETAIL CONFECTIONER 623 44 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year 7 7 DEALER IN Fine Wines and Liquors : Importer, Rectifier and Whole~ sale Agent fer Southern) = Bouquet Whiskey. oa 530-32 | Seventh” Street ,Northwast 7 Washington,'D. O. The Colored American The Colored American Puilished by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub isbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGBO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N. W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year - $2.00 Six months - 1.10 Three months .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be a companied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. For Sale by all News Dealers ADVERTISING RATES Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. A letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 1900. WOMAN SUFFRAGE. With women owning vast real estate holdings, immense blocks of stock in corporations, growing in intelligence and experience in public affairs and becoming factors in the professions and industries, it does seem that an anti-suffrage argument has little but an old-time and illogical sentiment to rest upon. We are not just prepared to go into the details of the subject, but we venture the prediction that the twentieth century will not be of voting age before man's monopoly of the ballot will have passed into history. Women will not be permitted suffrage all at once, but she will acquire the privilege step by step—first school elections, then municipal, until finally the state and nation will gracefully yield to the inevitable. Property restrictions, educationa tests and social relations will be applied for a while, but ultimately these barriers will be burned away and woman will stand beside her brother with an equal chance in law and personality to make herself what God intended she should be. Woman suffrage may be like unto a mirage ahead, but it is coming nevertheless, because no power on earth can withstand the force of the tactful system of agitation and organization under which the brainiest women of both races are working. Mr. Roberts' days may not be so few, but they are certainly full of trouble. A CASE FOR "EUPHEMIA KIRK" "The Iconoclast," a 2x4 sheet published by one Rev, M. C. Maxwell, at Albany, Ga., evidently "has it in" for all womankind. In a recent issue of his journal, (which he contesses at the head of his editorial column to be "a leading Negro paper," he "get off" these paragraphic thunderbolts in bad imitation of the late and unlamented Brann, of Texas: "Some one has said, "There is no hell." This man has never had a wife." "Marry a wife and you will have a THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. mother-in law; but the verdict will be against the husband in the case." The Colored American turns this gentleman of the cloth over to the tender mercies of our "Euphemia Kirk." We see his "finish" now. Imitation is the unvariable compliment which mediocrity pays to merit. The Colored American is the most widely quoted Negro journal in the world. Our exchanges know good matter when they see it, and in most cases, give due credit and hearty editorial indorsement. Banker Isaac H. Smith has broken his long silence. AFRO AMERICAN COUNCIL EXTENSION Afro-American Councils are being organized everywhere. That is right. Our local Council is doing excellent work, and is meeting with steady encouragement. But there should be ten auxiliary bodies in this populous District of Columbia, so as to reach all the people in the several sections. There should be at least one Northeast, three in South Washington, one in Georgetown, one in Anacostia, and others scattered over the great Northwestern area, where many kinds and conditions of our people live and have their being. Those in charge of organization and Council extension should bestir themselves, and be prepared to make a report at Indianapolis that will be a credit to the 90,000 Negroes of Washington. Come to think of it, wasn't there once a political leader out in Indiana by the name of Dr. S. A. Elbert? Is he still there? How about it gentlemen of the Hoosier press? A man who puts a little more brains into a job and does it a little better than any one else can do it, at as reasonable a figure as any competitor will accept, will get all the work he can do. Those who sit down and depend upon others for help will get—left. Cultivate self-reliance. Beautify Pennsylvania Avenue! AS TO MISINFORMATION AND CORRECTION Just as accidents will happen in the best regulated families, so errors will creep into the most carefully edited newspapers. Our journals are dependent in a large degree upon the veracity of individuals for the correctness of many statements appearing in their columns. It is an ancient rule that in the absence of evidence to a man's discredit, he is presumed to speak the truth concerning the ordinary affairs of life, and is entitled to belief. The editor is thus compelled to take his chances, and sometimes he "slips up" on the character of his informant. In such a case, the unintentionally misrepresented person ought to be and usually is satisfied with a word of explanation and correction. This is The Colored American's policy, and this little lecture may be understood as covering more instances than the one recorded in this week's issue. The birth of Abraham Lincoln was quite generally remembered in Washington's colored pulpits last Sunday. God and the white man will help the Negro who helps himself. It doesn't pay to be "easy." It is the aggressive, persistent, business up to the handle man who feeds first at the trough of success. Push yourself forward—but exercise discretion and respect for the rights of others. WASHINGTON'S HAND OF FELLOWSHIP Washington is the nation's great convention city. It is beautiful to look upon, convenient to reach, and its interesting features are perennial. Toward our people there are some disgraceful exhibitions of prejudice by an ill-bred element here, but this disadvantage is more than outweighed by the open handed hospitality displayed by our citizens when the stranger enters her gates. Washington is full of elegant homes, and nowhere in the country is the transient guest made more to feel that he is welcomed to the fireside as a member of the family. The contact here is closer than is true of the immense commercial centers where personal identity is lost in the wild tumult of money-making. Bodies desirous of transacting business in quiet and deliberate fashion, amid environments suggestive of moral and intellectual culture invariably seek Washington. We have been honored by many such gatherings, and in the future we shall be no less fortunate in this respect. We have entertained within the year the National Afro American Council, the National Negro Academy, the Educational and Financial Board of the A. M. E. Church, the Baptist Association and similar organizations. Last week we had with us the Quadrennial Council of Bishops of the A. M. E. Church which brought to our city some of the ablest and most distinguished religious lights of the race. Next May we shall extend the hand of greeting to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Connection. Washington is indeed the nation's intellectual Mecca' All roads lead to this modern Rome. Welcome to all, say we. Our local life is broadened, our best impulses are quickened, and our hearts are made kinder by these frequent visitors. They bring the great outside world to our doors, and we are strengthened and invigorated by the magnetic thrill of its throbbing waves and virile intensity. Friends, the freedom of winsome Washington is thine! Is the esteemed Indianapolis Freeman anxious to compare files with The Colored American to settle the issue as to which originally mentioned Senator Fairbanks for the 1904 presidential nomination? BEAUTIFY PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. The Colored American is in hearty accord with the plan so soundly advocated by the Post, Star and Times, to beautify "The Avenue" by erecting thereon a series of massive public buildings. The antiquated and shabby structures that now dot the nation's greatest throughtare are an eyesore and a spectacle that may incite our civic pride to immediate revolt. Never is this ugliness more apparent than on inauguration day and other great festivals that fill the city with strang ers. We are in favor of condemning at once the land on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue from the Botanical Gardens to Fifteenth Street, that the government may buy it in for the purposes above specified. The new municipal building should be built on the reservation between 7th and 9th Streets, and, if it is not too late, plans for the Department of Justice should be changed and the new structure located somewhere between the Post office and the Treasury. This would give the system a splendid street. Washington is shaking off her provincial garments, and the people are ready for a greater municipality, that shall provide for our nation the prettiest capital in the world. Let us wake up, and go forward with this work of beautification and building for the grand future that lies before us. In these troublous war times, when you glance at the poster type papers folded under the newsboy's arm, and you only see that there is a terrific conflict in progress at some point beginning with an L, you are in doubt whether Ladysmith or London, Ky., is meant. Here and there the Negro is slipping through the lines and wedging his way into a federal office. If any one is searching for the trend of public sentiment, it will pay him to keep tab on our local lyceums. The popular voice in these forums is expressed candidly and emphatically. The plain people who are hungry for bread, cannot be hypnotized into accepting a stone with thanks. The wise man heeds friendly warning, and he is not your friend who fails to put you on your guard when danger approaches. The Louisiana Law in the Supreme Court The legality of the Louisiana Constitution of 1898 is to be tested in the Supreme Court of the United States, at Washington, D. C., at the Spring term in this year. The case comes up on a writ of error granted by Judge Charles Parlange of the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, in re of Sam Wright, convicted of outrage, Anthony Leopold Gussman, Attorney. The foundation for action in the Supreme Court is so broadly laid that the Court will have to pass upon the merits of the whole Louisiana Constitution of 1898. The outcome of the matter should be of the deepest concern to the colored people of the whole country; for in it is involved their rights as citizens. The Afro-American Council has the matter in hand, and money with which to prosecute the matter is needed at once. Let everybody give something. Contributions should be sent to Jesse Lawson, Secretary of the Finance Committee, 2011 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D. C. "A Day With Neeru Journalism" This is the title of a feature to be presented at Second Baptist Lyceum tomorrow afternoon at 8:30 o'clock sharp. It is not designed as a "symposium" but a running discussion of the phases of Negro journalism in brief prepared papers by recognized authorities, followed by speakers from the floor. President Thompson's idea is to arouse popular interest in an agent of our development, the power of which is not appreciated at its full worth by a large per cent of the race. The three leading speakers and their topics will be as follows: "Latter Day Journalism: What the People Demand of It"-Mr. Edward E. Cooper, Editor of The Colored American. "The Negro Newspaper From a Business Point of View"-Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Editor of the Washington Bee. "The Negro Daily: Its Value and Its Difficulties". Mr. Alex. L. Manly, Editor of The Daily Record. The thoughtful public should not all to turn out in large numbers. It will be a big day for race journalism and race progress. Appropriate music will be rendered by competent artists. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MR. J. E. GREENLEASE. A Progressive Afro-American Now in Havana, Cuba, with Governor-General Brooke. The many friends of Mr.J. E. Green lease, formerly of this city, but now the chef of Governor General Brooke of Havana, Cuba, will be glad to learn of his success in his new field of labor. He has been in Havana now over one year, and has been advanced a number of times by Gov. Brooke on account of his efficiency and adaptability to the new conditions there. Mr. Greenlease will be best remembered by Washingtonians as a very popular walter, chef and caterer in this city. He has served some of the best people of the nation, and was for a number of years associated with the late Edward Savoy, with Mesers. Gray J. H. MR.J E. GREENLEASE. & Costley at Old Point Comfort, and a number of successful young men who are now in business for themselves in this and other cities. It was a happy selection when Gen. Brooke secured the services of Mr. Greenlease. Americans in Cuba have learned, even in their short stay there, how to appreciate the cuisine and service of the American chefs. Mr. Greenlease was considered not only very fine, but the best terrapin cook in New York City, and is endorsed by such men as Mr. Anderson Cammack, J. Lewis Fitzgerald, Col. James B. Fossiti, John R. Dosposso, L. R. Jerome, E. K. Willard, Col. James B. Ochiltree, Fred Gould, W. R. Travers—all of New York City. In Philadelphia he is known by such men as Mr. Clayton McMichael of "The North American," and Mr. Lovejoy. In Chicago, in Baltimore and in Washington, the leading men know of his efficiency as a master of the cuisine. On several occasions Mr. Cam mack has sent to Washington from New York for Mr. Greenlease to come to that city just to cook one dish of terrapin, paying his fare both ways and for all services. It is said that one time the famous John Chamberlain sent one of his waiters to try to get the recipe from Greenlease to cook terrapin that way, but he could not purchase it at any price. This took place while he had charge of the Brokers' Club, nearly opposite Chamberlain's, on 15th street. This was the recipe of Augustine, Philadelphia's once famous caterer. Terrapin is the costliest dish that is served on the American table, and they have sold as high as $130 per dozen. At one time when Mr. Green'sase was with A. C. Givaudan, the French caterer, Mr. Edward Savoy, Washington's leading public waiter at that time, who had served all of the best dinners from the White House down, and would sometimes have several dinners the same night, said in the kitchen of the Turkish Minister one night, "Green lease, my boy, you have got the best chance of your life to be a great cook the chance that no other colored boy has ever had that I know of." The first position Mr. Greenlease had after he had finished his trade was with Minister Polo, the representative of Spain at Washington. The minister wanted a French cook. At that time cooks were not so plentiful as they are today, and he sent the lad, Greenlease, to fill in until he could get a cook. The Minister looked at his youthfulness and said, "My boy, I don't think you will suit me, but you can give us the breakfast at 12 o'clock." After that, one day he told Givaudan that the "boy" would do, and the "boy" stayed with him until the Minister was recalled. "When once given a trial he filled the bill." In every position he has ever been called to accept he has given a full measure of satisfaction. Mr. Greenlease once went to a hotel in New York City where they wanted a cook, all the cooks were white. The chef sized him up and said in French that he must be a "steamboat," like the rest of the darkies; but nevertheless he told him to come in in the morning and he would give him work for a few days. So he arrived at the appointed time, and was shown the coat-room where the cooks kept their belongings. When he came into the kitchen the cooks and the Irish kitchen girls stared at him, and one of them remarked, "What's that?" The chef says: "This way; here's the lunch bill. I want you to work on this, and when you get through, let me know." Now, the work that was given to him is the work to test the qualifications of a cook to fix the soups, sauces and entrees. He made the two soups, pure Mongola and bouillon, Canape Lorengo, Scotch wood stock, Salisbury steaks, sauces, Montaglos and apricots with rice a la colbert. When Mr. Greenlease had finished, the chef said to the second cook, "He is a cook," and they wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible. As soon as the rush was over he was to go. Now this part of the cooking is the second cook's work but sometimes the chef helps if he feels like it. One of the waiters was a friend of Mr. Greenlease, having waited with him at Saratoga, and this waiter waited on the proprietor. The family always came in late, just about the time the doors were closed, and then the waiter would have to catch up what he could; but, Mr. Greenlease, having an eye to business, would always fix up a dinner and have a roast capon or something nice, which perhaps was not on the bill of fare, and the waiter would say, "the colored cook fixed this" and by so doing he won the favor of the proprietor. One night the proprietor sent for Greenlease to come up to his private office. While there he had a long talk. He wanted to know where he had worked, etc., After Greenlease had told him, he said to Greenlease, "I want to make a change in my cooks and do you think you can get enough competent colored cooks to run this house?" Greenlease replied that he thought he could. So he said "these cooks go away about the 20th of June for the summer but the chef always leaves a few here until he comes back. When he gets ready to go I will tell him to take all of his cooks with him." In a few days the chef says, "Things are getting slack. You need not come in the morning." So Greenlease was then put off and had twenty days to A NOTED JUDGE SAVED BY PERUNA. Had Catarrh Nine Years-All Doctors Failed. Hon. Geo Kersten, a well-known Justice of the Peace of Chicago, says: "I was afflicted with catarrh for nine years. My catarrh was located chiefly in my head. I tried many remedies without avail. I applied to several doctors, but they were not able to cure me. I learned of the remedy, Pe-ru-na, through the daily newspapers. After taking the remedy for 18 weeks I was entirely cured. I consider my cure permanent, as it has been two and a half years since I was cured." Bernard King, Home, Leavenworth. "I will write you a cation to make kno has done for me. I which I neglected. catarrh and bronch time became chronic thing I saw advertis good. I saw the gr advertised. I boun found myself so mu ing it I wrote you fe Bernard King, National Military Home, Leavenworth, Kan., also says: "I will write you a few lines for publication to make known what Pe-ru-na has done for me. I took a severe cold, which I neglected. It developed into catarrh and bronchitis and in a short time became chronic. I tried everything I saw advertised, which did me no good. I saw the great tonic (Pe-ru-na) advertised. I bought one bottle. I found myself so much better after taking it I wrote you for advice, which you kindly continued to give me free of charge for five months. Now I am happy to inform you and the public that I am perfectly cured of catarrh and bronchitis. I make this statement in hope that some of my comrades will see it and be benefited thereby." The Governor of Oregon is an ardent admirer of Pe-ru-na. He keeps it continually in the house. In a recent letter to Dr. Hartman he says: "I have had occasion to use your Peru-na medicine in my family for colds, and it proved to be an excellent remedy. I have not had occasion to use it for other ailments. Using Pe-ru-na to promptly cure colds, protects the family against other ailments. This is exactly what every family in the United States should do. Keep Peru-na in the house. Use it for coughs, colds, la gripe, and other climatic affections of winter, and there will be no other ailments in the house. All families should provide PETER H. Yours very truly, W. M. Lord." Pe-ru-na is known from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Letters of congratula- tion and commendation, testifying to the merits of Pe-ru-na as a catarrh remedy are pouring in from every State in the Union. Dr. Hartman is receiving hundreds of such letters daily. All classes write these letters, from the highest to the lowest. A. B. Mr. Ed, Larson, Etna, Ind, Lake county, says: "When I began taking Pe-ru-na I was suffering from catarrh of the nose and throat. I used two bottles of Pe-ru-na and it cured me. I have not been bothered with catarrh since and that was eighteen months ago." Mr. Joseph Westbrook, of St. Edward, Neb., says: "I use Peru-na in my family for all little ailments and it has never failed me yet." Any man who wishes perfect health must be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is well-nigh universal; almost omnipresent. Pe-runa is the only absolute safeguard known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh. To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of its victims. Pe-ru-na not only cures catarrh, but prevents it. themselves with a copy of Dr. Hartman's free book, entitled "Winter Catarrh." This books consists of seven lectures on catarrh and la grippe delivered at the Surgical Hotel. It contains the latest information on the treatment of catarrhal diseases. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. enough to have themselves born boys ins ead of girls, or who took the trouble to be born white instead of black. Even if it be true that the majority of American women are so ignorant of the full significance of their political disfranchisement that they are willing to remain in subjection, such ignorance and apathy could not not justly be used as an argument in favor of perpetuating a system of injustice. Neither could it by any feat of logic or legerdemain of reason be construed as an argument (Continued on 12th page.) = 2 eae a : * eae ees Mase Tite Pouitican py) to See ee a ee ee, form and color. The boys are organizing, but ar maming no favorites. Maybe acontest forthe vice presi dency will put some ginger into th Philadelphia convention. To the political managers of th other race: ‘Gentlemen, where doe the Negro comein? Answer prompt) and to the point.” The Washington Post suggests Gen, Horace Porter of New York, as @ prop. er man to fill out the Mckinley ticket. Porter ia all right and is making az ideal, ambassador at the Parisian “Court.” Capt. M. B. Morton, pcstmaster at Athens, Ga., has been elected delegate to the;republican ‘national convention from the Zigth Congressional district of his state. Morton is ‘‘foity to the good ” Maryland colored republicans have not given up all hope of receiving some recognition at the hands of President McKinley and are again pressing the claims of Mr. James_T. Bradford for a good appoint: ent. Col. W. A. Pledger has announced himself as a candidate for the chair mansbip of the Georgia republican state convention, which is called to meetat Atianta March 7. Pledger ought to have the honor. He is a re publican of the tried and true variety and has merited far more than has ever been given him. J. N. Blackshear has passed the civil service examination and has temporari’ ly been assigned to duty im the city collector’s office at Ohicago. Mr. Black- shear is an Afro-American and he with pleasure states that city collector Bran. decker, who is a broad-gauged demo- crat, and his assietants treat bim.witl with much consideration. Mr. A.J. Farley of the Court Hou isjubilant overthe selection of Hon Daniel M. Ramsdell as sergeant-at-arm: ofthe Senate. When Mr, Ramsdel was practically in control of the politi cal affairs of Marion county, Ind , Mr Farley was one of hit most arden friends and trusted lieutenants. Whe Mr. Randall,came to Waehington 1 1889, as marshal of the District, M: Farley came too. Both are here no) for anu indefinite stay. Albert Sumner White, a prominen lawyer of Louisville, is a candidate fc delegate‘at‘large to the Philadelph: convention. He announces himself i favor of McKinley and Biailey as th presidential ticket. He points to h strong party service and the fact ths the 11,000 loyal Negro republicans c the fifth district have never been a corded this honor, as the basis of hi candidacy. Mr. White was permanen seoretary of the state convention ths nomiuatd W. 8. Taylor for governo: Prof. R. T. Greener, our erudite con sul at Viadistock, Russia, says in | chatty letter; “T am still wrestling with the Kus sian language and do not quite despa as I see men who have been here fo. years who do not yel pretend to hav got a good grip on it. I do not think | J ehali have mastered the language be THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. under McKinley, Brother Greener. Don’t fret, put keep hammering away on that jaw- breaking language, and when you do come home we’ll see that you get a chance to work off a real Rus* sian speech before one of our lyceums. —_--+--_ THE NEGRO VOTE IN THE NORTH. Gov. Pinchback Says the Think ing Young Men in Doubttal States Cannot b= Held for the Republican Party Unless the Administration Does Somet!ing For Negro Protection, Last Sunday Former Governor P. B. 8. Piuchback of Louisiana, affection- ately known as the ‘Dean of the Old Guard,” delivered an eloquent and scholarly address before the Second Baptist Lyceum on “The Negro in Politics.” He was listened to by one of the largest audiences that has re- cently assembled in Second Baptist Church, many persons being unadle to gain admittance. The occasion devel- oped into a regular ‘‘Pinchback love- feast,” and the ovation the silver- haired Louisianian received was, in- deed, an unmistakable indication that he holds a warm place in the confi- dence and esteem of his fellow-citizens. Evidences were not wanting to show that the Governor appreciated keenly all the good things said of him by the men and women of inflience and standing, who made up the highly rep- resentative gathering. President Thompson presented the Governor in fitting terms, counseling young men to follow the old men te whom grey hairs had brought wisdom and to whom years of experience had developed a ripencd leadership. Gov. Pinchback’s speech was a care tul and very accurate review of the re- lations of the Negro to the politica history of America, and he surprised : great maby by showing that not only did the black man do valiant service it shaking off the domination of Grea Britain, but that the Negro wus a fac tor in framing the Coustitution, _ an helped to lay the corner stone of thi government. Our varied fortunes u to reconstruction were traced wit! historieal accuracy, and the effect o ‘| tho legislation bearing upon slaver. was instructively analyzed. The portio: jof the address which the audienc _|regardcd as of especixl significance wa _| the fesling recital of the Negro’s pres jent deplorable condition and the ap _| parent feebleness and indifference o the Goyernment in preserving to u the benefits won by fighting forthe fla ,| aud saving the Union from dismembe: _|ment. The Republican party, with absolut | power in the three branches of the ns '| tion, he thought should go to the tron '}and make some effort to aid the Negr '|in solving his problem as it did in th olden times, He was consirained t. '| feel, and with regret, that the grand ol organization had departed from the faith of its fathers, and had beer tempted by the fleshpots away from the old moorings oi liberty and humax rights. He declsred himself a “rock ribbed, mossback Republican, but he Continued to 14th page. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS age a Fine Wines = : OM gat. NORNee Cine 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 Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. 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Rockville, Md., Special-The Colored Teachers' Annual Institute met in the town hall February 7. The meeting was called to order by Prof. W. B. Burdette, School Examiner, followed by singing by the Institute "My Country 'Tis of Thee; prayer by Mr. A. H. Davis. Miss Rachel S. Miller, teacher of school No.1, E District No.11, was nominated to act as secretary. An address of welcome was made by Dr. Hall of Washington, D. C. In his discourse, Dr. Hall said: "The colored people have made great progress in forty years. Then not one institution or college was open in the South for the colored youth. Now in the South alone, forty colleges are open for them. Years ago a teacher of little education was sufficient, to take charge of the colored schools, now the teacher of color must compete with the white teacher, in order to secure a position. We are in a progressive age, and the colored people are progressing. Nearly 75 millions of people are in this country and of that number 10 millions are colored, and for nearly 250 years, the colored people have been kept down by the white people, now why should not the white people pay for helping to educate this 10 millions of people? If they do not we, the 13 millions will contaminate them." The response was made by Mr. Edward J. Lucas. He said in part: "Fellow teachers: Nearly a year ago we met here to attend the first colored teachers institute in this country. We, as a race, are progressing and we are here to show the race that has been and is trying to crush out our existence, etc." Other addresses were made by Mr. F. W. Watkins and Dr. S. E. Foreman the State Institute Instructor of Baltimore, who gave a very interesting talk on "Teaching as a Profession" The afternoon session opened with a chorus by the teachers. Instruction on Arithmetic by Dr. S. E. Foreman. School Room Decoration, Mrs. Adelaide Hill, who made a most eloquent talk. A very interesting paper was read by Mr. Edward A. Draper, principal of Poolesville School, "How to Secure Good Order." He was followed by Miss Rachel E. Bond, teacher of Boyd's Station, "Helps in the School Room," which was very interesting, as well as instructive. The meeting adjourned, as no evening session had been announced by the school board for the colored teachers' they assembled in the school house and enjoyed a literary and musical treat given by the teachers. The welcome address was made by Mr. J. W. Payne, teacher of Clarksburg; response by Mr. Lucas; recitation by Miss Robinson, "New Church Organ;" music by Prof. G W. Meade's orchestra; recitation, Mr. E Draper, "My Last Glass;" duet, "Jesus Thou Merciful Savior," Mrs. K. E. Wood and Miss R. Wall; quotations by the teachers; duett and chorus, Misses Scott and Bond, "The Bilders;" solo, "Willie is Coming;" recitation, Mr. Lucas, "The Party." After the exercises the teachers enjoyed a collation furnished by Prof. Burdette. The second day's session was called to order by Prof. W. B. Burdette, with singing by the Institute, "Softly Now the Light of Day;" roll call by secretary. On account of the inclement weather few teachers were present and some of the program had to be omitted THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A paper on "Grading in Schools" was read by Miss R. L. Miller, in which was set forth the advantages of a graded school. A paper on "Tardiness" was rendered by Mr. Charles Hughes, teacher of Burnt Mills, in which the writer stated that tardiness was not only an annoyance, but a great drawback to the progress of a school, some times the cause is in the parent, at other times in the pupil. Dr. Moore gave the best address which has been given the teachers during the institute. Recess, duet and chorus, "Let the Sunshine In." Dr. S. E. Forman continued the talk on arithmetic, explaining the best way to teach long divielon, after which the meeting adjourned Evening Session—The teachers were entertained by a paper on "School Discipline," by Mr.Louis H. Hill, principal of Ashton School, which was rendered in a very noble manner and was very instructive. Whatever we would have put to the Nation we must first put it in the public schools, for the future welfare of the Nation depends upon the public schools. Next the query box was read A lecture on Astronomy was then delivered by Rev. Burdette; it was very instructive. The afternoon session opened with a chorus by the Institute and a talk on "Teachers' Equipment" by Dr. L B. Moore of Washington, D. C. During the discourse the Doctor set forth the important work of a school teacher; the source of our greatness is the schoolmaster. A talk on "Moral Culture in Public Schools" was delivered by Prof. J. W. Burdette, who said, "Moral instruction is moral teaching: moral instruction deals with man's relation to man, and to the highest within him, and spiritual instruction is man's relation to God." Teachers should mingle with their children on the playgrounds. The third day's session of the Teachers' Institute was called to order by Dr. L. B. Moore of Washington. Singing by the Institute; roll called by Secretary. A very pleasant talk on drawing was given by Mr. Little, which was very interesting as well as instructive. Answering queries came next. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Little for his mo excellent lecture. Aaper on the study of Physiology by Mildred Payne, principal of Norbeck School, was very good and instructive. The writer endeavored to show how important the study of physiology is. A lecture on Hygiene by Dr. Hall of Washington, D. C., was very interesting. Dr. L. B. Moore gave a very interesting and instructive talk on Reading, which was listened to with much attention. 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We talked at some length on the local phase of the civil rights suit in our last issue. Major Charles R Douglass, the Dallas Express and the New York Age have been indulging in a little three-cornered scrimmage on the subject of Negro ownership of places of amusement for their exclusive use, etc., Mr. Douglass contributes the following caloric effusion to the discussion, which furnishes food for considerable sober reflection: I don't see the wisdom of the Negroes of Washington attempting to fight down proSCRIPTION in theaters and at the same time accepting proSCRIPTION and paying for it. My article in the Dallas Express had reference to Washington City and other cities where Negroes dwell in sufficient numbers to make their patronage or non patronage a matter of concern. Manager Chase of the New Grand Opera House took the $5,000 that he netted off the Washington Negroes' patronage during the week of the Williams and Walker show and walked into court able to employ the best lawyers and to make the best possible defence against the civil rights law. He fought the Negroes with their own money. I believe if Negroes had places of their own and would patronize them it would not be belong before managers of white enterprises would be catering for their support. As it is now they get our support and treat us as they please and all the fighting we do is with our muoths. --- MR. J. E. GREENLEASE (Continued from Ninth Page.) against granting full suffrage to the few women who have sufficient in- look for a staff of cooks to take the place of the man who had dispensed with him. On the morning of the 20th of June he walked in with his men and gave satisfaction until the house changed hands and that was the Hotel Madison, corner 39th street and Broadway, New York City. In another instance he went from Washington to the Culty Hunck Club as head waiter and left there chef. One morning one of the guests was going away and he had to have breakfast early, so Mr. Greenlease gave the waiter an order and in the kitchen a dispute arose between the waiter and the cook and the latter refused to serve the former. Mr. Fred Gould was chairman of the house committee and he was always up bright and early and especially when any one was going away. He sent the waiter back to the kitchen and told the chef to let the waiter have the breakfast and whatever the trouble was they could have an agreement after breakfast. But the cook would not agree to it, so Mr. Greenlease sent for Mr. Gould and related the facts to him and told him that if the cooks were going to run the house, he might as well not be there and he said send the waiter for the order and I will go in the kitchen about the same time." The cook refused to serve him so him so he ordered them all out and paid them all off for the rest of the season and Mr. Gould came to Mr. Greenlease and said, "You will go in the kitchen and help us out until we can telegraph home for some cooks, and tell me which is the best man to put at the door for head waiter, Mr. Greenlease replied by saying "the same man the cook refused to serve." After the first meal the club decided to keep Mr. Greenlease in the kitchen and as it was only a matter of a few weeks before the season would close and with the assistance of his colored men who staid there the year around to look after the club, he finished the season satisfactorily and went back the next fall fully prepared and made a great season. Before the next season came another chairman of the house committee was elected who put in French cooks. Mr. Greenlease writes that he has done better since he has been in Cuba than ever before. He is royally treated by General Brooke and his staff and writes that he has not only made more money but has saved more. He writes that he could never put his hands on a thousand dollars before at one time although he has made big money. He writes that Cuba is the place for the hustler. Tne Zanesville Doings. Zanesville, Ohio, Special—Special services have been going on at Union Baptist church and St. Pauls A. M. E. church for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Pritchet of Putman are proud parents of a 12 pound boy. Mrs. George Qualls who has been ill with la grippe is better. You often hear the expression, "I wonder what our people are doing," while right here in your midst are three papers edited to tell us we are doing, and if you purchase one you will find out. Mr. Buckner who has been visiting here has returned to Springfield. Mrs. M. M. Simpson, who has been visiting Mrs. Lubers, has returned to Wilberforce. Moorehead band will give a grand ball at Turner's Hall, February 22. Mr. Nathan H. Hill is now manager of the Palace Hotel barber shop. Mrs. William Leach has "one to Steubenville, Ohio for the benefit of her health. Mrs. Richard Johnson was out Sunday after an illness of 8 weeks. Miss Estella Greene, who is teaching at Williamsport, W. Va., is expected home soon. Mr. Frank Kinney, who has been employed at the B. & O. shops for several years has been promoted to be shipping clerk. Mrs. Samantha Beatty has been granted a pension of $8 per month. Do not forget that The Colored American is sold by Le Roy Burnett. 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 p.m. for Claiborne and intermediate stations to ocean city. CHORTANK 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. 3)-5 p. m. Monday and Thursday for landings on Great Wicomico River. Dividing Dymer's, Indian and Antipoison Creeks, Milford Haven and Piankatank River to Freeport, Va. Steamers from South Street Wharf—POCOMOKE RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Tuesday and Friday for Crusfield, 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. OCOHANNOCK RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Sunday for Ford's Crisfield, Pungoteague, Nandan and Occohannock River. WILLARD THOMPSON, General Manager T. MURDOCH, Passenger Agent. 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 a 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 of 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 and character. When joining the Order through Conventions, personal age; when joining the Fountain by application per age complete. Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 45 years of age, $4.60; at 50—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Share 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents a day and July. The highest monthly dues secure the help.—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member life member. After paying dues and owning the a will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome late—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. Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, which will enable said member to tide over the mis policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. Subordinate Fountalns 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 $185. Should 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. Slick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The highest monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership.—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, make said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way reloicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for chl male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot ments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Sh within the first year, $24.50; after the first y to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respec monthly dues purchase the highest weekly Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid se 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 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 REGALLA. 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. nt furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the member write for price list. 4 CLASSES. ses admit a membership, male and female, and se This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. B and E Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class Policies are follows. 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 E Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAB Ages. Joinin Fee. 14 to 25 years..... $5 00 25 to 35 years..... 5 25 35 to 45 years..... 5 50 45 to 50 years..... 5 75 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $2 50 $200 00 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 3 25 140 00 3 25 115 00 3 50 90 00 3 50 65 00 Notes are as follows: 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. $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 Tues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years..... $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 35 years..... 5 25 500 00 8 50 ..... 35 to 45 years..... 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years..... 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 85 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 85 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 85 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as s s. The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st o The balance of annual dues remaining to the e p penses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for If dues are paid annually in advance, the me m and his full proportion of annual dues. By the l l made his own collector, thereby making the me m self-supporting, and the member receiving the per 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 a Stock, and two shares for each year of their me of 20 per cent, or one dollar per share. Should m of life, they may take their stock certificates and period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares o year of their membership; likewise, they may take Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of t h borship, in either one of these Classes, like the F member in health, as well as his family in death. But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued of either of the above named Classes may be filed the months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July or annual dues remaining to the credit of each member the purchase of Bank Stock for said member.aid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent portion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment selector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be only see that the members of either one of these class four 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 stock one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall the take their stock certificates and policies, and secure Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and membership; likewise, they may take their policies and a loan after a given period of time. You will read one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the B, 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 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 commenced 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1889 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 moneys on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. M held subject to the orders of the depositors. I upwards. Special attention is given to the collection was 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 8, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1889, is $8,458,100. 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 scrim 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the pro- fice of the necessity of having offices and buildings in organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordi- f farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple 7. THE REFORMER, the Or The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live re It is the medium of the Order, and its columns tec Send for sample copies. It is published weekly mond, Va., having a first-class job department, an ment manages and controls the property of the organ of having offices and buildings in which to carry out to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings, 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 all of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doling copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Hour a first-class job department, and makes a specialty. 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, 120 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 18. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. A 4 CLASSES. THE BEEHIVE Wm. H. Daniels, Esq., by his fearless tenacity, courage, pluck and ingenuity has the reputation of being the leading colored criminal lawyer, associated with the Baltimore bar. His success and qualifications as a criminal lawyer is recognized by all who know him. WILLIAM H. DANIELS, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. WILLIAM H. DANIELS, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Obituary. Mr. A. W. Curtis, a prominent citizen of Raleigh, N. C., and father of Dr. A. M. Curtis, Surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospitsl of this city, died in Raleigh last Monday, Feb. 12th. He was the father of seven children, five boys and two girls, and died in the 59th year of his life. He was an active member of the A. M. E. Church, and a very successful carpenter. His children are all prominent in the communities in which they live. He died of paralysis while on a visit to his old home in Raleigh and was treated by Dr. Pope, a leading colored physician of that city, who in the last stages called in for consultation Drs. Haywood and McGee, prominent white physicians. All of his children attended the funeral. Mr. Napoleon B. Marshall, of Boston, formerly of this city; has passed the Massachusetts State Bar examination, and will be admitted to practice in the New England metropolis this month. Mr. Marshall is a young man of the highest promise, and possesses all the elements that will bring success. He is a product of the Washington public schools and graduated from the High School here in the famous class of 1890—the class that contained such young men as Captain Frank R. Steward of the U. S. Volunteer Army, now in the Philippines; Prof. Wm. H. Dawley, of Kansas City High School; Mr. Alphon so Stafford, principal of one of our public schools and well known as a clever newspaper writer; Mr. Charles Steward; Dr. Clifton A. Johnson, of Milwaukee, WIs., and Mr. William H. Terrell,'of The Colored American. Mr. Marshall and the Steward brothers are graduates of Harvard. Have you stopped in at Naughton's recently and had a drink of his Harper and Wilson whikey? If not, why not? It's the best liquor on the market— 1926 14th street. n. w. 'The Gem of the Antilles' Everybody who wishes to better their condition will find that Cuba offers the best opportunities upon this hemisphere. If you have not less than ($400 four hundred dollars and interested, see for necessary blanks and enter close ($80cts.) rty cents n U. S. postag stamps, to i M. R. Nelson, 26 C Barracone St., Sant go de Cuba, or Capt Jno. L. Waller, 21 C Posodel Rey Baja, Santiago de Cuba, J. E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) 11 Congress Street, Albany, N. Y., or E. E. Cooper Colored American, Washington, D. C. Sugar offers an opportunity to make $600 per annum, for eight years after two years hard labor. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL-NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary. IN TOUCH WITH THE TIMES. The Colored American, or Washington, D.C., has undergone a charge of dress from a quarto to the sixteen page form. The American is alive to the progressive spirit of the times, as is evinced by its recent change of style. Cincinnati Rostrum. T. D. Welch. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, 286 8rd St. S. W., Washington, D C THE WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE 1224 Pa. Ave. Northwest. F. Warren' Johnson, Manager. Washington, D. C. Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Unprecedented Pledges For Sale J. B. H. To Repair Broken Articles use Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT, MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. 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 To The COLORED PEOPLE of AMERICA RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straight reers now being offered on the market, and knowing to a certainty that most of these are frauds 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 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 genu ne 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, Eezama, 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 the数额 of test inquiries. 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, Blackburg 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 witt $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 positive 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 Fits, 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.... FINANCIAL. To loan on furniture, pianos, &c., without removal or publicity, and the day you ask for it. We will loan any amount making time and payments to suit, giving one month or one year as you desire, and at rates that you can afford to pay. If you now have a loan with any other company and desire more money, give us a call. Will as cheerfully make a $10 loan as $100, and no charge or expense if loan is not made. Always ready to give information regarding rates and methods to secure a loan. We are the oldest loan company in the city, and will give you honest treatment. All business strictly confidential. Private offices. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610 F Street, N. W. DO YOU NEED MONEY? We will lend any amount from $10 up. On Household Furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, carriages, or personal property of any kind, without removal from your possession. 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, College 8th and Fits. n. w --- ```markdown ``` FOR SALE. 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. 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. Chae. E. Gordon, 1808 11th st., n. w. PROFESSIONALS. The Best and most experienced, the one to consult if you suffer from Private Diseases & Excesses. Prof. G. F. THEEL, M. D., 604 North Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa., gives a Guarantee in every case. Variocele & Stricture (no cutting). Lost Vigor & Health restored. Parts enlarged. Hours: 9-3. ev gs 6-9. Sun. 9-12. Hours for long standing and dangerous cases daily 10:30 to 2:30. Fresh cases cured 4 to 10 days. Send for Sworn testimonials and Book. All frauds exposed. Subscribe to The Colored American Ex-Senator Allain's Protest. Editor Cooper, The Colored American Some "Smart Alec" has taken advantage of your good and liberal paper, in misrepresenting facts, and I would like to have the matter corrected at once. In your last issue we find the following: "Mr. C. F. Lafon, a young man who has travelled much in the United States and abroad, is Senator T. T. Allain's 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." I know Mr. Lafon very well. He is a first.class man, and his father was a dear friend of mine in Loulsiana, and I would have been too glad to have congratulated him as my successor, and as clerk to "prepare bills for binding in the House Document Room." But the faots are that my successor is a white man, who had the "pull," when my member was too weak to prevent my removal, or to do any successful good in my interest. Therefore, my only reason in making this correction is to show that in choosing my successor, representation was not given to the colored race, as should have been. "Office of the Doorkeeper, House of Representative, U. S. Washington, D. C., Jan., 12, 1900 To whom it may concern:—This is to certify that Theophile T. Allain, has been an employee of this department from January, 1896, to January, 9th, 1900 and has performed his duties in a manner entirely satisfactory. Respectfully W. J. GLENN, Doo1keeper." But, Mr. Editor, "there are others," and come what will, Illinois Republi cans are always in the lead to do the very best thing for colored people. Hon. Charles G. Dawes, of Illinois, the gallant and successful Comptroller of the currency of the United States, has secured for me the appointment to take charge and to superintend the National Republican Headquarters and Conven tion Hall at Philadelphia. Very respectfully THEOPHILE T. ALLAIN. could not say what the young thinking men of the doubtful states of the North would do in the campaign soon to come. As a friend to Mr. McKinley and his party, and in the interest of his race, he should sound a warning note. The Administration must do better by its loyal Negro allies, or the Negro would feel free to make such terms as he could with the other side. His sentiments were applauded to the echo, and the house was clearly "with him." Gov. Pinchback, in his rejoinder, distinctly announced that he was a Republican, and must not be understood as advising his race to vote the Democratic ticket. He said unless something was done by the powers the younger element could not be held in line, and that even he was in doubt as to what his own future might be in a sharply drawn issue under circumstances which might develop. His duty was done in calling attention to the discontent widespread among the colored people. His extensive correspondence placed him in a position to understand fully the actual sentiments of his people in all parts of the country. An exciting discussion followed, and under the free speech which prevails at the Second Baptist Lyceum, much THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. campaign material was aired pro and con as to the Administration. Rev. H. C. C. Astwood stated that if the promises of the Nation to Cuba were not kept, and nothing was done by the Administration to aid the Negro in his struggle for manhood, he would be found supporting William Jennings Bryan this fall. Interesting speeches were made by Prof. Jesse Lawson, L. G. Moore. A. Wendell Scott, R. S. Sims and Miss Luoy E. Moten. The latter's appeal to the women of the race to study public questions and act intelligently there upon being particularly noteworthy. Miss Moten explained the advantages to the race of sending a cultured Afro-American woman to Paris, and gained 1,023 votes for Miss Imogen Howard's contest as one of New York's five most popular teachers. Miss Georgia B. Smith rendered a charming solo. Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocle, etc. and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. "Dear Sir:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinar. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and after a few days use can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST in obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitarium for ladies before and during confinement, Office hours from 8 to 6 p.m. 619 Penn. Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. A Truly National Paper. Dear Editor:--There is no bill I dev light in saying mor 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 s., 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. LARGE 50c. BOTTLES. produces, new growth and restores color and beauty to gray hair. Removes DANDRUFF and stops FALLING and breaking of too hair. Covers bald spots. Dr. HAY'S HAIR HEALTH is practically a Hair Food, which nets 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. and take to any druggist on following list, and HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c. cake of D. SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair. cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This one by druggists below at their shops on 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, 3 bottles, $1.50. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 15 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G s. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e. SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTG. & AFFLECK, 1429 Penns. ave. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th a. E sts. s. e.; TSCIFFLEY, 475 Penns. CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. BRACE, 80th and M sts. n. w.; BRON and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 F Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14th st., Hurd & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts., n. w.; FREE SOAP Offer Please note to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large box of HEALTH and a 25c cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA P., the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath or regular retail price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to sell druggists below their shop only, or by LONDON BAYWAY. Now York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and 15 cents, $1.50. ENTRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP MRS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. n. 88 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. n. w., MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, I n. Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 ALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCALL sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOKE, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. o. CK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. a.; L.K. TISCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; TBOLL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & BASSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; CGRAM, H 0th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 14; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; MEC; MACKALL BRON, 823 H st. n. e. Neely, I n. & Elliott, 1608 14th st., Hurlebaush, 14th & V st. Cassin, 7th and M sts., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts. OAP Offer Now listing, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S cake of DR. HAY'S HAIRFINA MEDICATED house for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 pents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed air shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. press paid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Realers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: n. st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. NIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON n. h and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. n. st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE- ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monte st., Anacostia, ROE. 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT MANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOIT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER ave. n. w.; DAY & O., 14th and P sts. n. w. MITS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st. or. T n. w.; DIKUDONNE & EON, 11th and F sts. W sts. n. w.; CGRAM, Penn. ave and 13th st. w.; BRONAUGE, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and OOR, 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st., s. e. h st., Hurlebaush, 14th & V sts. n. w., McGlue, 4th s. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. FREE SOAP Offer and take to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement 2 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 HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE- SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STO1T, 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 & O., 14th and P sts. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUITS, 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.; CGRAM, Penn. ave. and 13th st.; BRACE, 80th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st. , s. e. Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14th st., Hurlebush, 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. $1.00——ONLY——$1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. 4 By EDWARD A. JOHNSON. CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Darling Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Correction cannon which knocked over the block house Berry, the colored soldier who was first to the glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles. B of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocated Gomez, Miss Oiseros, and the Cuban Woman Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Du outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Mint. Uncle Sam's money—The colored Register of money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Intricate and line engravings of soldier, officer, War, with a FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO Nilas, and a brief sketch of the Phillipinos and Handsome Picture of General Newmand of all the American Army, who sailed Santiago was "without a parallel in the high Little," Mailed Free. AGENTS Big percentage. Send for copy. E. A. JOE Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Author of the Famous "School History of the N INS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by the Daney, 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- ting tribute to McKinley, Miles. Roosevelt, and many of soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Ans- sie Oiseros, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington- 's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who ha- make it good. Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading of the engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the la- ce of a FINE PICTURE of AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a brief sketch of the Phillipinos and their civilization. Some Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the M all the American Army, who said the fighting of the co- was "without a parallel in the history of the world." called Free. AGENTS WANTED. Percentage. Send for copy of book and Agent E. A. JOHNSON West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh in the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Antonio.—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 Hill—May, Miles. Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery and advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and José Macio, 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-dier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American Aguinaldo, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Mactilipinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Milts, the Major General in company, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around the history of the world." Ali for $1, "Much in AGENTS WANTED. for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON teets, Raleigh, North Carolina. —THE— Adams House 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 Maclo, 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 halfto-e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh North Carolina. W. H BUTLER PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have jus what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. $75.00 A MONTH!-The National Colored Teachers' Bureau has a position at that salary for a capable teacher of agricultre and dairying. Address J. G. Clayton, M. D., Secretary, 459 C treet, n. w., at once. --- --- --- 582 and 584 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N. Y. Opposite Delavan House First-class accommodation for Ladies and Gentlemen. T. H. DIGGS JOHN IRVING Keenan & Feagan WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS 462 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W. to restore gray, white or bleached hair to youthful color and life. Not a dye; does not stain scalp or linen. "NOT A GRAY HAIR LEFT," the testimony of hundreds using it. A CLEAN, DAINTY DRESSING, DELICATELY PERFUMED AND AN IMPORTANT ADJUNT TO EVERY TOILET. IF YOUR HAIR IS FALLING OUT, BREAKING OR FADING, TRY "NOW." . THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. FE OULD BE “ONE aweemoae his scintillaing $1,000 REWARD. 2AND, SWEET SONG. If Negroes would refuse to run any z a ae more excursions over Virginia’s, Ken- Law Ifsens yr Culiom 18 triuapaass ** elected. It we had twenty Booker T. Wash- ipgtons. [four churches were well-filled every Sundey If our subseribers would pay us what they ow If our kindergartners could get liv- ing saiatics If all great conlaves should come to Washington. If the White anti-lyncbing bill should become a law. {f Kentucky would resume her place in the | a ir, f. Allain secures & gilt-edged Capitol “job.” If free trains should be run to Phila- delphia in June. Ifsullrage were permitted im the Dis- trict of Columbia. IfPortune should get into the track of official lightning. If Bishop Turner should be complete- ly resorted to health. lf law governed every foot of our be- loved American soil. ff Negroes would stand together earnestly and loyally. If every day were pay day and every night Saturday night. If female bicyclist would quit wear- ing outlandish costumes, It Johu P. Greenand Harry C. Smitk would kiss and make up again, If education and character could be made perpetuai cunning-mates, If Burke and Chase, of the Nev Grand should beindicted and convicted Ifthe administration would fitting); recogn jovernor P. B. 8, Pinch back, if the jow-toned personal orga should be tabooed by every first-clas family It we had at work more able, ene! getlc, public- spirited women ‘like D1 Lucy EK, Moten. : Ifthe people of North Carolinashoul: riseup and “Hardwicke” the proposes suffrage amendment. Ifthe people would use every mean to develop a prosperous and well. pai class of wage- earners. ifthe A.M. E, Chureh would elec six Bishops in May, and the A. M. E Zou Church choose four. * Ifthe Negro churches, lodges anc ‘ocietice would finish up that $500,001 tudowment fand for Tuskegee. Ifthe National Afro-American Coun cilhad & local braneh in every county Sud could raise $60,000 on demand. lt E. M. Hewlett would inspire in hi Iellow-citizens some of the ginger he Dossesses to such an abundant degree Ifevery ‘ollow who wanted to read 1 vee orale a heap” could only ge 'mseli Op a little lyceum of bis own Te Washington school system Could only be sufficiently expanded te oil while committing his scintillaing thoughts to paper, If Negroes would refuse to run any more excursions over Virginia’s, Ken- tucky’s or other States’ “Jim Orow”’ ear lines, _ It the Negro would contribute more of his own means to the causes in which he is interested, and depend less upon the whites, If “interlopers”’ weuly allow the na- tives everywhere te forever run a town solely because the latter happened to be born there, If the race had more graceful polish- ed and thoughtful female orators like Mrs, Mary Church Terrell and Mrs, Julia Mason Layton. It Gevernor Roosevelt would adjust his eye-glasses and observe that there are a lotof faithful but unrewarded colored republicans in New York State. If the Negro had one hundred Negro clerks in the Census Bureau, ten ip the Government Printing Office and three - the Bureau of Engraying and Print- gin. The A. M, E, Zion Quadrennial Confer- ence, ‘Washington will have a rare treat in May of this year when the Quadren- nial Session of the General Conference ‘of the African Methodist Episcopal ee :. Sieeeapes een m= peer 5 : : Been 2g a a §, ae. ae. xe eee Be de ey — 5 Ee Ge ae : Begs . eae : = eee, =a SP es ree ‘ Rte Sy eee Sep iy ee es es "SS pat ets ae se hl. 2 eae eee eee i ae EOL eS ras ae tee a ea aaa eee ; ea Ce ae Sin Wee eee REV. G. W. KINCALD, Pastor Union Wesley, A. M. E. Zion Church, Washington, D, 0. Zion Connection meets in this city. This will be the largest religious body of colored men to meet in thia city for a long time. All of the Bishops, the ministers and deiegates who have been elected from the various districts and churches in the country will be here and the number will run up into the ‘bundreds. The Conference sessions will be held at Union Wesley A. M. E. Zon church on 28rd street and the different Zion pastors will have charge of tte Conference. There will be a great expense attached to this meeting and The Colored American has been authorized to receive subecriptioas for this purpose. All ofthe Zion ministers are actively engaged in the work. Among them are Revs. G. W. Kincaid, Union Wesley A. E, Zion charch, W. H, Snowden, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zien church, P. L, Cuyler, Galbraith A. M. E, Zion churcb, W. A. M. Cy- press, John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Logan Johnson, Trinity A. M. E, Zion church. Mr. J. Thomas Butler appeared be- fore Mrs, McKinley and a select audi‘ ence last Saturday, reciting some of his favorite selections. Mr. Butler isan elocutionist ofno mean ability. «40 $1,000 REWARD. nOCTA ae Sy) c= : ins LR, Pal SHER'S ea AN al IX Lay = (un Ay: TN ss S 7 a noctoa me ‘ j fy Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything 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’task youto write names ¢ him. Don’t try to pump you inany wa’ out tells you right off, tie is thoroughly inuorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received trom them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiais no one else can Show can give thcusands of references to both w hite and colored patrons Twenty-five years’ practice—seven in nrook- jyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do, He will succeed when all others fail. Positive satistac tion or no pay. Call and see, You will find it juck to consult this (hristian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunken. ness; can begiven patients not knowing it. Thousands through hin are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with ali their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are stil! laboring again poverty. Through his perfect eee chemistry he can impari to you a secret tha will overcome yuur enemies 2nd win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the te- curing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes, In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex, it isthe curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and wo- men who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref erences. Surely the colored people are not So wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, copiialist 2481 At. lantic avenue; the Hon.’ William benmore, arehitect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power toall, The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Mempbis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, — or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that 1 came to New York trom Alba ny. 1 was a stranger ina araaee clty, out of work and out of money, I had no luck in pos fee {i undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see br. Shea, Idid. Hetold me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated meéasabrother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to oth- ers, oT took my money and did me no re biess the day I first met Dr, bhea would advise allin bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once, Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2987 Atlantic Avenue. ts «= SRY SEND ONE DOLLAR SS sts. ad. (out and send tous, mention No, state your He SD BP weight, Bust Measures Lens th ef —— aA from collar down back to waist Hne, and] A waist line to bottom of skirt, state] 5 G q BLACK OB BLUE, and we saat PED ge ATERPRO! E&) MACKINTOSH by express Ne eee ee ecole. ise 4 -" E\ amine and tryit onat ur a oS \ nearest express office a it sd 4 Edfound exactly as repress ed, 7 =A and the greatest value yo ver} & , saw, pay your express nt) a OUR SPECIAL PRICE _ 5; et less the 81.00, or 82.7501 ox Bl press charges. F oa THIS MAOKINTO! {9 ST@M\ made of biackor blue au J SR\ ine Wikcox ENGLISH die 4 oe 8 MERE WATERPROOF C (H,) bi 5B) fancy plaiauining, velvet « I S45 double detachable capo, fall} = 3m ® sweep or and skirt, latest: Pe a style and finest tailor made.| - Bust size $2 to 42, ACENTS WANTED MEN and WOMEN to take orders for Waterproof Garments, Men's Mackintoshes $3.00 up, Ladies" Maekintoshes| 88.50 up, Skirts and Capes from $2.25 up. WE FURN'SH a big book of samples and complete outiit. Ha out previous experience youcan make$5.00to81( 0. every dayintheyear. Write forfullparticulars. Add ss DUNDEE RUBBER CORPORATION, Chica . ‘This firm is thoroughly reliable—Editor. 3 FOLKS © FAT eee iB fea ees poate rlonees HOUR. sagen » HoOR ips ) : Address B. sain, SOE neem a _ Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had — away and had been absent two re mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead, Hearing of the wonderful {hinge Pe Shea was doing I resolved to consult - Hetold me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. Tomy joy ll of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this mont 1 lost $250.1 am_@ poor woman ana I was almost insane. I went to Dr, Shea aad he told me I would find 4 money and te mr. intensej oy I find itashe told me, 1 than. God there isa man so gifted in our midst, that can help people snd tell them what to do, Mrs. a Miller, South Piainfleld, N J A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTBER'’S STATEMENT 1 wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a jong time, Mrs. Brown, 87 Gay street. No one seamed to un- derstand her case, She had several deotors but none of thera seemed to Know what was the matter, None con!d do her any ‘—e it was | duty as her pastor to call and see her. earing of the wondertul work petng done by Dr. Shea the last few years, 1 shenen I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman, He gave me w vondertul test of his powers, told me to sesd noim a lock o. patient’s hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her round and weil. Her family bad penne rece. oe an Now re is aae% ILare well snd prosperous, 1 can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William John- son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above, DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the aoa thic and Electric Schools of Medicine, His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore are, ‘Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, papepeia, Tape Worms, Liver Com plaints, eoatness, 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 bar be. Nothing but honorable treat- ment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success, Has an ample experience im pote ee and private clinics. Ne tri- ing with human life, Callatonce. Do not delay. Dipiomas hang in parlors. Is a reg: istered physician. A new remedy fo rhew matism just discovered, not a lin nent Hopeless cases and those that others can no! cure solicited to call, Fat tolks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical] treatment only. Olosed Sundays. Iention this paper. 661 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. + She Vero Dentists + Main Office 906 Pa. Ave Absolutely Painless Extracting. 50 YEARS’ . EXPERIENCE Trace Marks Desicns CopyricHts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and er may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable, Communica- eee rict. ly confideutlal. Handbook on Fuente sent free. Oldest agency for securiny Patents taken tbrougn ‘Munn & Cor recelve "S« notice, without charge, in the A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest clr. culation of ‘any scientific journal, Terms, $3 a year: four months, $L Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co,3¢t2radeey, New York ‘Branch Office, 2% ¥ St, Washington, bt] THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 16 A Busy Week! ```markdown ``` continues as it has in the past week the list of specials we give this morning won't last much longer. $ 5 and $18 Overcoats, $10.90. $10 Suits, $6.75. $4 Trousers, $2.75. 50c. and 75c Neckwear, 35c. $1 and $1 25 Fancy Shirts, 85c. D. J. Kaufman, 1007 Pa. ave Beautify the Avenue! Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, 3506 Center, st., northwest, a membr of the Kentucky bar, was on the 5th inst., admitted to the District bar. Mr. C. Augustus Butler, the race's youngest business man, can be found at any time at his home on Elm street, busy as usual. Mr. Butler carries on business in Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington. He possesses splendid business qualifications. A delegation of the prominent members of the Sumner Club of Chicago headed by that "wizard in politics," Hon, E. H. Wright, arrived in this city last Thursday. They are arranging for a grand banquet for their Club Mr. Wright is still the popular and aggressive leader as of yore and counts his friends by the thousands. At 3 30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Henry Y. Arnett, Esq., of the office of Recorder of Deeds, will read a paper before the Congressional Lyceum, Odd Fellows' Hall, 1606 M St., N. W., on "The Boers and the Negroes, or the Situation in the Transyaal." Everybody is talking about the fine gloves that the Louvre Glove Company is selling. This is the largest Glove Company in Washington, and just at this time is selling fancy men and women's gloves at prices that cannot be duplicated this side of New York. A fund is being raised to name a room in the Virginia Union University at Richmond, Va., in honor of our High School. The subscription book is at the Capital Savings Bank. Call there and enroll your name and the amount you will give. Show your interest in the High Subscribing something for naming the room in the University at Richmond, Va. Send Us Your Name. A subscriber to The Colored American from Derby, Conn., writes a very interesting news letter but does not sign his or her name. If the writer will sign his or her name and address the news will be published. An operretta entitled "The Merry Milkmaids," with an excellent cast will be presented Monday night, the 19th, by the People's Congregational church at the Cadet's Armory. This operatta was given just before the holidays, and mes with such success that it will be repeated at the request of many. Prof. Hoffman's orchestra will render choice selections after the operetta. Several of the teachers have donated five dollars toward naming a room in Virginia Union University. Let the good work go on, the book for subscriptions is at the Capital Savings Bank. Make your donation to the teachers' fund before April 1st. Rev. R. H. Porter, of Harrisonburg, Pa., paid the city a visit this week. He reports his church as being in a flourishing condition. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hall, of Toronto, Canada, are visiting the city; and during their brief sojourn will be domiciled with Mr. Charles Peters. Mrs. Barbara Cole, of 1315 15th St.. N. W., has been indisposed for nearly three weeks, but is convalescent. Williams and Walker are scheduled for a reappearance here in April. They o not appear this time at the New Grand, but at a first class house—the Academy of Music. AMUSEMENTS. National WEEK OF FEB. 19. DANIEL FROHMAN will present E. H. SOTHERN and VIRGINIA HARNED Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. and Mat. Thurs. THE SUNKEN BELL. Friday, Saturday and Matinee Saturday, THE KING'S MUSKETEER. Monday, Feb. 26, Charles Frohman will present Henry Miller in the new picturesque play, "The Only Way," dramatized from Charles Dicken's "Tale of Two Cities." Academy WEEK OF FEB. 19. Mats. Wed. and Fats. 25c. and 50c. HOLIDAY MATINEE THURSDAY. 'Triumphal Return of Vera De Noie' BIG SCENIC PRODUCTION, DEVIL'S ISLAND [The Dreyfus Affair.] Don't Miss the GREAT YACHT HUSTLER RESCUE SCENE Next Week | QUEEN OF CHINATOWN. BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE. AFTER. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEAOH. This preparation, if used as directed, will turn the skin of a black person four or five shades whiter and that of mulattoes perfectly white. Any person using it can see the result in forty-eight hours. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. It is a very good thing for the eyes if allowed to get in the eye while washing the face. One box of this preparation is all that is required if used as directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use, and is perfectly harmless. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and pimples from the face without harm to the skin. Direction and preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $2.00, C. O. D., or send money order. Packed so that no one can know contents except the receiver. THOMAS B. CRANE, 182K W. Bread St., Richmond, Va. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Bargain Sale of Elegant PARLOR SUITS Every solitary Parlor Suite in our immense stock is reduced in price for six days only. It is our annual January clearance of this furniture, and we shall positively offer lower prices this week than will be named agnin for a whole year. In spite of the sacrifice prices, you are as welcome as ever to CREDIT. Come expecting great bargains—you shall not be disappointed. Grogan's MAMMOTH CERDIT HOUSE, Every solitary Parlor Suite in our immense stock is reduced in price for six days only. It is our annual January clearance of this furniture, and we shall positively offer lower prices this week than will be named agnin for a whole year. In spite of the sacrifice prices, you are as welcome as ever to CREDIT. Come expecting great bargains—you shall not be disappointed. Grogan's MAMMOTH CERDIT HOUSE 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W. Between H and I Streets. All Gloves Warranted and Kept in Repair for one Year. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` All Gloves Warranted and Kept in Repair for one Year. "The Duchess of Marlborough" Glove. GUYRE GLONESY For Street and Evening Wear It's a fashionable Glove for fashionable folk. It comes in White, Pearl, Slate, Mode, Tan and Black—Perfect fluting and finished in elegant style. PRICE, $1.50 PER PAIR—warranted in every respect. It's a fashionable Glove for fashionable folk. It comes in White, Pearl, Slate, Mode. Tan and Black—Perfect fluting and finished in elegant style. PRICE, $1.50 PER PAIR—warranted in every respect. the Best $1 Glove in merries is the "Favorite" The Celebrated "Louvre" Glove, $2 Per Pair. The Best $1 Glove in America is the "Favorite." It's a ladies' Glove in various stylish shades for street and evening wear. All sizes. Tried on and warranted for one year. Only $1. It's the perfection of the glove makers art. Its made of Finest French Kid, in all shades for direct and evening wear. Absolutely the best fitting and most satisfactory glove made-$2per pair. Ladets' 81 Japanese Mocha Gloves 69c. Mons Fine Gloves for Ones $1.50 They come in state color only—an ex- ceptionally fine $1 glove, which we are selling as a "special" for only 69c per pair. They come in state color only—an exceptionally fine $1 glove, which we are selling as a "special" for only 69¢ per pair. Their equal can be found elsewhere under $1.50. In Mocha, Dogskin, and French Kid, for street and evening wear Warranted, of course and only $1 per pair. If you want Fine Gloves of any kind at Lowest Prices, come to us. We are manufacturers and direct importers—and carry the greatest Variety of styles. Remember that. LOUVRE GLOVE CO., Manufacturers and Importers of Finest Gloves. New Store 931 F STREET, Branch of 640 Broadway, New York. If you want Fine Gloves of any kind at Lowest Prices, come to us. We are manufacturers and direct importers—and carry the greatest Variety of styles. Remember that. LOUVRE GLOVE CO., Manufacturers and Importers of Finest Gloves. New Store 931 F STREET, Branch of 640 Broadway, New York. CHR. XANDER If you want... Fine Liquors CALL AT Ph Lobe adn Son 204 West Pratt Street. Baltimore, Md This firm is reijable: 909 Seventh Street N. W. His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, his own pressing, allows double dilution in the drinking glass and remains as vinous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he sells at $1 a gallon. 70c the half gallon. Chr. Xander's Rye Whiskies at 75c, 6c, 60c and 50c the full quart, are free from fusel poison of some age, kept in heated storage, and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally so his Brandles, Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them never cause a headache. 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