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The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 7. NO. 48. THE PRESS HONORED. The Crummell Historical Association Gives Bruce Grit a Surprise-A Rare Literary Find. Albany, N. Y., Special—I was the victim of a very pleasant, agreeable and enjoyable surprise on my 44th birthday which occured on Thursday February 22nd instant. The chief conspirators in the scheme were Mrs. L. J. Mann, president of the Grummell Historical Association; Miss Mary Hoyt, its originator; Miss Eva Williams the hostess at whose residence the final act in the deep laid plot was consummated while the accessories before the fact were A. J. Oliver, Esq. who resembles a well fed and well paid presbyterian minister, the courtly and suave John D. Nichols of the state library, Henry A. Spencer, Esq. director of Grummell Historical Association, Miss Geneva Johnson of Charleston, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoyt of Cableskill, N. Y., Mrs. William Van Alstyne of Albany, Miss Anna Moore, Mr. L. J. Mann, Mr. J. R. Frisby, Mrs Florence A. Bruce and others. This jolly crowd kept your humble servant in blissful ignorance of their fell designs until the last moment. On the evening of the event I was invited to tea with (Rev.) Oliver, while the madam informed me that she had an important committee meeting at Misss Williams and that I should call there for her at 10:30. Usually she has the habit of coming from these short distances alone Still I agreed to call for her and did so shortly after ten o'clock. As I approached the house I saw lights and heard voices making merry, when I rang the bell, out went the lights. I heard a shuffling of feet that was quite suggestive of something out of the ordinary going on. Finally when I was admitted by the mother of the hostess—Mrs Williams. I saw things. Sister Williams face was a study, she tried to look solemn and endeavored to divert my attention from the rattling of dishes which was going on in the next room, and to prevent me from smelling the fragrant odor of a delightful pot of coffee, by opening the door and a window. While I sat in the parlor looking at Sister Williams and cogitating some whatly a string of these merrymakers burst in from the adjoining room, each congratulating me on the anniversary of my birthday, and wishing me many happy returns of the day. Then it dawned upon my abfuscated vision what all the whispering at our club meeting on the Tuesday previous and the mysterious conduct of the wife of my bosom meant, and I just naturally WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1900. W. C. Cunningham HON. J. C. NAPIER, A Representative Tennessee, who is Prominently Mentioned for Delegate-at Large to the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia next June. A Representative Tennessee, who is Prominently Mentioned for Delegate-at Large to the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia next June. surrendered and made up my mind to "jcy mahself" and I did. There was music, vocal and instrumental by Mrs. L J. Mann. Cards and checkers and social chat followed by a dainty little supper which was heartily enjoyed by none more than myself and the presentation by Mrs. Mann on behalf of friends and well wishers of a pretty little toilet set, comb and brush and tooth and nail brushes in a flexible leather case. Mr H. A. Spencer, made a witty little speech and did it so well that he was given an extra plate of cream and glass of ice water. The whole affair was as enjoyable as it was surprising to me, for I have long since put myself in the position of the good old brother whose homely philosophy "Bressed am he wat spects nuffin for he shill not be dispflinted is not be sneezed at even on birth days." I take this public method of express ing my grateful thanks to these kind friends for their generous rememberance of me and of renewing to them the as surances of my distinguished consideration, regard and esteem. (Continued on 9th page. Prof. C. W. Reynolds-Educator. Among the brilliant young men of the race few have shown brighter promise in educational circles than Prof. C W. Reynolds, superintendent of the colored High School at Richmond, Ky. The best evidence of the high character of his efforts is the fact that at the last state contest his pupils carried off the highest honors and with such proficiency as to elicit most fulsome praise from the representative white papers of bourbondon. As a lecturer on educational topics, Mr. Reynolds in much in demand in the West and many educational journals attest the force of his facile pen. * Consider the Statement. The True Reformer's Bank did a thriving business recently. At the close of business for the week, ending Thursday, January 25th, Cashier Hill reported that a business of more than eighteen thousand dollars had been done. This is a fine showing; it demonstrates what can be accomplished by the race, if petty jealouay is relegated and the true spirit of combination, concentration and cooperation practiced by all our people - The Reformer. PRICE FIVE CENTS THE BLACK MIRABEAU. Dr. M. M Moore's Eloquence at a Florida Conference. The following pen picture and tribute to Dr. Moore is taken from The Tampa Daily Times, a leading white newspaper in that section: The special order of the day having been reached—the election of delegates to the General Conference which convenes in Columbus, Ohio, May next, further business was suspended and the pickets that had been in the preliminary skirmishes summoned in the clash of artillery began. The first blood came in the election of tellers and secretaries, the persons brought forward by those supposed to have been opposed to Dr. M. M. Moore being successful. Dr. W. Decker Johnson, of Georgia, and Dr. T. W. Henderson, Philadelphia, tellers; and Dr. E. W. Lampton, Mississippi, and Prof. A. St. George Richardson of Jacksonville secretaries. Dr. Moore made the point of order that a layman could not act in that capacity for the ministers which was overruled by Bishop Gaines. Dr. Moore at this point seeing defeat staring him in the face, took the floor in defense of his cause, and like the French orator Mirabeau before the Jocobin club, or Cicero before the Roman senate, swept everything before him with his elcquence. When he narrated how he had swam bayous, traveled night and day spent sleepless nights establishing this church and making it possible for the very men to succeed who today are fighting him. His speech at this point tinged with that fervor that characterizes Robert Emmett's address to the crown, and brought the great audience to their feet and tears to the eyes of the stoniest hearted. It was indeed one of the greatest speeches ever delivered on the floor of the conference. Bishop Gaines responded, giving emphasis to the fact that he was not fighting Dr. Moore, as had been reported, and at the vortex of the conflict Dr. Moore and the Bishop shook hands and an embarrassing spectacle was averted. Dr. Moore certainly became the Wellington of the occasion, only losing two out of the nine persons named on his ticket—saving the very man that all the fight had been made on, Rev. John Walter Dukes, presiding elder of the Sanford district. Miss Cora McGwin came to this city Wednesday and and is at her home 2245 12th street, northwest for a weeks stay. COPYRIGHT 1900 BY FAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION CO. Service Building The Service Building of The Pan-American Exposition to be Held at the City of Buffalo, N. Y., Comprising the General Offices of the Army of Architects, Civil Officers, Fire Department, Etc., Who are in Continuous Service. THE SERVICE BUILDING. Of the Pan-American Exposition to be Held at Buffalo, N. Y. The Service Building of the Pan-American Exposition, to be held at Buffalo, N. Y. on the Nisgara frontier, from May 1st to November 1st, 1901, was the first building of the Exposition to be erected and is used by the corps of officials and employees having direct charge of the constructive work of the Exposition. The building, which is situated on the west side of the grounds, is 95 by 145. It is in the form of a hollow square, having two stories on its exterior facades and three stories on the court side. The entrance, which is on the form of a driveway, faces the north and communicates directly with the inner court. Part way down this entrance, and from each side extend the main corridors. That on the right leads to offices and apartments to be used for police headquarters and hospital service, including the rooms for the use of the Commandant of Police, police station the chief of the fire department, medical waiting room, drug supplies, offices for a surgeon and his assistants and an operating room. The hospital has a porte cochere entrance for ambulance and emergency purposes. The other portions of the first floor are taken up by a large room for the officers and clerks who have charge of the admissions and collections, and the auditing of accounts; the rooms being fitted with fire-proof vaults. The working offices of the Director of Works, with his private office and stenographer's room, offices for the Landscape Architect, the Superintendent of the Building Construction, Purchasing Agent, Chief Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, and accomissions for the officers having charge of Transportation and Installation, Exhibits and Concessions, are arranged to carry on the business of these Departments. On the second floor is the large draughting room; used by the force of architectural disu hismen. This Department has separate offices for draugh ing rooms, with a large vault for valuable drawings. On this floor are the sleeping apartments of the Director of of Works and the Chiefs of the various Bureaus, comprising the Department of Works. Here also are numerous apartments for such of the employees as the nature of their duties requires to be continuously at the Exposition grounds. A kitchen and dining room, apartments for the janitor and hospital nurses, and several guest chambers are provided on this floor. The top floor of the building has additional apartments, a large blue printing room for the use of the Architects and Engineers Departments, and the operating rooms for the Official Photographer of the Exposition. The building has a celiar. Frame construction has been used throughout. The studs are covered on the inside with composition board and sheathed on the outside with hemlock planks, which are covered with cement plaster, the final finish having the appearance of stucco. The ornamental work, including the flag standards, finials, festoons, etc., are of staff. The roof is covered with Spanish tile of iron. The building is in its architecture a free adaptation of the Spanish Renaissance, such as is shown in old Californian and Mexican missions and churches. This style was followed as closely as the requirements and exigences of arrangement for right and space necessary in a first class working office allowed. John E. Bruce, Author and Journalist. The Spectator is not among those who believe in retailing foolish sentimentalism on the race question, neither are we among those who go through the world apologizing for being encased in olace skin. We are too well instructed on the past achievements of men of their race in the ancient age, and in the modern world, for that matter, to shed any foolish tears on this score. It is only in an extraordinary case, and when we find that the black skin does really form a formidable barrier to the success of a man who is otherwise fully equipped, that we are tempted to depart from the rule referred to. A forceful writer, a persuasive and convincing reasoner, a man who betrays a philosophic research and a depth of thought as rare as it is delightful to discover—one who, in our opinion, has not a superior and few equals in the capital city of the State of New York, and who, encased in a white, instead of a black skin, would be hailed as a prince of writers, the Spectator begs to name John E. Bruce, otherwise known as "Bruce Grit."—The Spectator. John F. Cook Appointed. A short time ago Mr. Willism H Grimshaw, the commander of the Charles Summer Post, No.9, G.A.R., Department of the Potomac, transmitted to the District Commissioners a copy of the resolutions passed by the organiza- tion at a meeting held last January, relative to erecting a monument at the National Capitol in memory of the late Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts. Mr. Grimshaw requested the Commissioners to appoint a representative colored man of the District of Columbia to co-operate with representatives of the States and Territories, as a committee to carry out the purpose of the resolutions. Commissioner Wight recommended that Mr. John F. Cook be asked to serve as the official representative of the District in connection, and that distinguished gentlemen having signified his willingness to accept the trust, was accordingly appointed. HOPEFUL:STATISTICS. Commissioner John W. Ross Holds up the Lamp of Encouragement to the Colored People of Washington and Backs up Argument by Plain Figures. In a recent address delivered before the Bishops Council, Commissioner John W. Ross, known far and wide as a humanitarian and friend to any struggling people, gave utterance to a note of encouragement that came as music to our ears and quoted figures on our progress that should be treasured in scrap books for future reference. Mr. Ross said, among other highly interesting things: "I doubt if in any other jurisdiction of approximate population there are more colored people who have won success in every calling of life. There are among them many large property owners, very many have become prosperous as business men and in the learned professions, and thousands of them in the humbler walks of life have lived honest and useful lives, and have in positions of trust won and retained the absolute confidence of their employers. Every such an one becomes an exemplar to the poor colored youth struggling to better his condition, and should inspire in him the confident belief that with industry, enterprise and patience he can, if true to his ideals, become a successful and a useful member of the body poitic. Very many colored men are employed in the various departments of the general government. I have personal knowledge of the fact that in the city post office a large number render efficient services, the most of whom secured their places upon competitive examinations under the civil service rules. In the executive departments of the District government, it is estimated that there are fifty colored officials, clerks, messengers, etc., who receive annually a total salary of about $28,000. In the public school system there are, including superintendent, supervising principals, teachers, janitors, etc., about 500 colored men and women, whose total annual salaries are about $390,000. In the police department of the District the colored members of the metropolitan police force, detectives, patrol drivers and others number about forty, and their annual compensation is about $31,400. The number employed in the hospitals and by the charitable organizations of the District is about 197 who receive annually $34,500. Two hundred and fifty-seven colored employees receive from the appropriation for street cleaning a total estimated amount of $90,000 per annum. Upon the street and county road work there are employed continuously from 500 to 800 workmen, whose annual compensation is about $170,000. Upon the sewer work the number employed is from 275 to 75, and they receive annually about $90,000. In the water department about 300 men are constantly employed, who receive annually about $110,000. On other rolls paid by the District disbursing officer he estimates that there are about $50,000. So that a grand total of about 2,600 colored men and women receive annually from the money appropriated by Congress in the District appropriation act about $900,000. I am confident that these evidences of efficiency and industry will be gratifying to you and to all who wish to promote the best interests of the colored people. They Call Him "Colonel" Now. Col. L. M. Hershaw is among the talented men that the Atlanta University has graduated. There is no man that ever went away from Atlanta that has made more friends - Atlanta Age. There were 107 lynchings in the United States during 1890 Of these 108 were in the south and four in the north. Of the sufferers 84 were blacks and 23 whites. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS 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 ```markdown ``` 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. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary. D OP US A POSTAL CARD You are going out of town You have a guest visiting you, Your pastor is given a reception, You are managing a concert, You or your friends are ill, An heir is born into your house- hold. A meeting for a specific purpose is called. Your pastor preaches an exception-ly good sermon, You know anything of general interest, drop us a card, briefly stating the facts. City Paragraphs. Mrs. George H. White's condition shows gratifying improvement. Congressman White was recently banqueted in New York by Gotham's leading citizens. Mrs. Octavia Morgan attended the wedding of Miss Alice Smith, her niece, and Mr. John Thomas, at Warrenton, Va. The numerous contingent of North Carolinians now in Washington talk of organizing a North Carolina Association. Mrs. Lizzle Tyler, of 1021 4th Street northwest, handsomely entertained a coterie of friends on Washington's birthday. Miss Lucy Webb is succeeding nicely in charge of the school at Seat Pleasant, Md., formerly taught by the late Miss Virginia Bradley. Health for 10 cents. Cascareta make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, biliousness and constipation. Dr. U. J. Daniels and Miss Hattie S. Robinson were married Thursday, Feb. 23, at the residence of the bride, 1622 O Street northwest. The reoption was held at 112724th Street, the future home o e happy couple. Mr. T. C. Miller, of Wilm ington, N C., may locate here and go into a mer cantile business. He is a first-class man and a solid property owner. The advent of such citizens is always a benefit to a community. Miss Hattie Burrell has closed a prosperous term as teacher of a school a few miles over the line in Maryland and spending some time with friends and relatives in the city. She will resume her school work shortly. She spent a few days in Baltimore this week. The District Afro-American Council, at its last meeting, through the good offices of Miss Lucy B. Meten, M. D. gave 750 votes Miss J. Imogen Howard, the New York teacher, who is contesting for the Telegrams' offer of a free trip to the Paris Exposition. Mrs. Charles B. Mall, of Batavia, Ill., holds a lucrative position in the Census Bureau, through the good offices of Congressman A. J. Hopkins. Although Mr. Hopkins' district contains but few Negroes and he is in no wise dependent upon their vote for his election, he never fails to remember his colored friends when the "ple" is being cut and passed around. Mr. J.T. Johnson, the well known tonsorialist at 1408 P street has made extensive improvements upon his plan of business and the emporium is a thing of beauty. Mr. Johnson and his gentlemanly assistants control a large and influential custom. MR. WHITE'S BILL Full Text of the Measure Placed Before Congress for the Prevention of or Punishment of Lynching, Following is the fine text of the line drawn by our Congressman George H. White, and submitted to the House as his and the Negro race's idea as to the best plan to stop the campaign of murder and cutrage, inaugurated against the black race by a lawless class of whites. "Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. That all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, and being citizens of the United States are entitled to and shall receive protection in their lives from being murdered, tortured or burned to death by any and all organized mobs, commonly known as "lynching bees," whether said mobs be spontaneously assembled or organized by premeditation for the purpose of taking the life or lives of any citizen or citizen of the United States aforesaid, and that whenever any citizen or citizens of the United States shall be murdered by mob violence in the manner herein above described, all participating, aiding and abetting in such murder and lynching, shall be guilty of treason against the Government of the United States, and shall be tried for that offense in the United States Courts full jurisdiction being hereby given to said United States Courts and all officers, to issue process, arrest, try and in all respects deal with such cases in the manner now prescribed under existing law for the trial of felonies in the United States Courts. SECTION 2. That any persons duly trled and convicted in any United States Courts as principal or principals, aiders, abettors, accessories before or after the fact for any murder of any citizen or citizens of the United States by mob violence or lynching as described in Section 1, hereof, shall be punished as is now prescribed by law for the punishment of persons convicted of treason against the Government of the United States. SECTION 3. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this statute are hereby repealed. Our Trade With Haiti. Dr. L. W, Livingstone, our present Consul to Cape Haiten, has just contributed an interesting report on "Economic conditions in Haiti." His report shows that the business depression in that Island is on the increase. The premium on gold ranges from 125 to 200 per cent. Trade with the United States has fallen off materially. He attributes the trouble to the disorderly condition of the finances, the heavy export duty on stable products and the want of capital to develop the natural resources of the country. Dr. Livingstone returns to his post at an early date. Editor Benjamin's New-Found Joy. Editor R. C. O. Benjamin is now rejoicing editorlally and otherwise over the advent in his household of a 10 and one half pound baby girl to play with his three year old boy, says the Dallas Express. The editor expects to play nurse after hours every day, and to prevent the youngsters pulling his hair is wearing a clean shave, besides turning bald-headed. Time brings many changes. ```markdown ``` African Pomade Co. Eleven O. Dear Mrs. Enclosed for Photograph after 4 months treatment of pomade. Before I used it my hair was of a very woolly nature, now it is a lovely warm hair, the envy of all of those who have not used your pomade. Yours very truly Ada Bruce Sekitan O. Price 50c. per Box. 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C., Special-Reuben Ross, the Negro convicted of attacking a white married woman in Robeson County, and who was thrice resplied by the governor, was hanged at Lumberton last Friday. He died protesting his innocence, and showed no signs of fear. His neck was broken. He said on the gallows that he met his fate "on account of law and order of the white race." The question of Ross' guilt was one of the most puzzling ever passed upon by a North Carolina governor. Since a reasonable doubt had been raised by the most reliable of evidence, popular sentiment contended that nothing more serious than imprisonment should have been meted out to Ross, and had he been white, acquittal would have certainly resulted. FREE BLOOD CURE An Offer Proving Faith to Sufferers. Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Painful Swellings, Effects of Blood Poison, Persistent Eruptions, that refuse to heal under ordinary treatment are quickly cured by B. B. B. 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Bar ringer of the University of Virginia, at Charleston, 8. C., on the ‘‘Future of the Negro,” a part of which is as fol- lows: —‘‘He is a liar, a thief, a robber, gambler, perhaps murderer or highway- man, fearing neither God nor man.” There is considerable more of such un* founded stuff the learned Doctor eaid against our peop!e without exception In composing this correspondence I am now sitting in full view of Monticello” where resis theremaius of the immor’ al Thomas Jefferson, and I am sure if it were possible for Jefferson to arise from his grave and find that the grand old University of Virginia, of which he ia the founder, has such @ man a3 the chairman of its faculty, who would make such base utterances as the Doctor is quoted to haye made against an in offensive people, his next request would be, “Let me go back immediately to Mother Earth.”? Iam glad of one thing and that is, the best class of the South’ white people do not agree with such utterances and the white people of Charlottesville especially, 80 much or the learned Doctor. #elah. Benator George W. Morris has been unanimously elected judge of the city of Charlottesville by the Virginia Sen: ate tosuccead Judge Duke, resigned. The selection could not have been a better one as Senator Morris is a young man abd a gentleman in the truest senseof the world. Lawyer J. E. Byrd, president of the United Aid and Insur’ ance Company and his brother, Mr. D. E. Byrd, Inspector for said com, pany, of Richmond, Va., were in the city this week. Miss Minnie Ferrell left Monday for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will spend some time, much to the regret of her many friends. The regular literary meeting of the Y. M CO. A. was held at the Association rooms last Thursday night. An intere:ting | ' paper was read by Rev. E. Duke Ven- | ture, subject, ‘‘Who shall cut the} wood and make all the domestic fires,” | which was ably discussed pro and con by Messrs, A. F. Angel, E. B. Allen, |’ 8. B. Logan, Rev. O. N. Harris, R. |' Kelser, C. H, Bullock, Thos. Walker |' and L. W. Hill. The Sunday evening | ‘ meetings of the Y. M.C. A., grow more | ' and more interesting. The Bible study for next Sunday will be ‘‘The Prodigal ! Son.” The sacred songs for the occa |! sion will all bear on the eubject. : An informal pacquet was. given by |' Mr. Charles Thomas at his residence | on Dice street, Monday for the benefit |! of a few of his friends. Impromptu ‘ speeehes were made by all present. | ‘ Among those present were Messrs. 8. Gay, M Pride, N. H. Greene and C. |‘ H. Cary. The revival at the Mount |‘ Zion Baptist church continues with in- : creased success. Rev. Hardy, the pag |* tor is beg assisted by Kev. Nathan | ! Cave and other pastors of the city and : county. The Sunday school Union, ; which is composed of all of the Sunday school in the city, met at the First Baptist church, Sunday evening, The m eeting was one of the most interest : ning to appreciate The American and anxiously await itsarrival. The Ameri can can be had at Pollard and Noble’s barbershop or from Mr. A. F. Angel at the University. MONTICELLO. So ee MRS. THURMAN IN MONTANA. She Captivates an Audience in Her Temperance Lecture, Butte, Montana, Special.—Allen’s A. M. E. chapel was the scene ofa bril tiant gatherirg upon the anniversary of Washington’s birthday, and though the life and services of the “Father of hia country” was as a general the up- permost in the minds of the splendid audience, the center of interest was the Jecture deliyed by Mrs. Lucy B. thur- man, the talented and elcquent advo- cate of total abstinence. It is seldom that a Butte audfence has the opportu- SS r° @2Z oS EZ = A i SA). We», “o hy ey %, EN , Man VI Yj opm, BRR WWZ Ee AWRY : . Ni Nie. ZGA\X WIS INN Wes“) N IN \\ \ Us, toy TauRMAaNn® nity of listening to such elcquence, and the enthusiasm with which Mrs. Thur: man entered into her subject invested it with anunsual charm. A committee of ladies had decorated the chapel with palms and cut flowers. These decora- tions blended harmoniously with the tasteful costumes of the ladies. Interest was depicted upon every countemance as the lecturer, with an ease and grace born of long association with the pub- lic lecture platform, made her opening plea for a higher morality and argured thst the taste for strong drink was one heridity, that fathers and mothers were largely responsible for the intemper- anee that was wrecking lives of young men and women, and filling the land with woe, making depredations in the homes and sapping the strength and life trom this grand Republic. There is no doubt that many ayoung matron took a different view of her responzibili- tiee, and mothers a more solemn thought concerning their obligations to their offspring, young men were awakened to the fact that it is ‘not all of life to live,’ and young women that they must bestir themselyes if they would make the world better by their hving therein. Taking all in all, the visit ot Mrs. Thurman was prolific of much good, and the cause of temperance re- ceived an impetus that gives unbound’ ed joy to the great army of White Rib- boners. After the applause which greet- ed the peoration of the speaker had sub- sided a masical program consiating of numbers by Mesdames Adams and Smith and Mr. willie Burnsides. A paper was read by Mre. J. T? Lucas, a short address was made by W.J. Wheat on, of Helena. The committee of ladies headed by Mesdames Sadie Smith, Seger, Jacobs and Thompson served light refreshments. Altogether it was one of the most enjoyable entertain- merts in the histoty of the greatest mining camp on earth, Butte. NOTES. Mrs. Thurman was the guest of Mrs. C, P. Sith while in the city. The audience was one of the largest > = Cer ‘ All Gloves fitted to the hand and Kept in Kepair for one Year, > LL > Fam 2 «OP ENING te GI : ASS es we ‘ » Wey (< oP “lS 2 SAS a: Sty 8S Pare rv Fcgy eeers Spring Gloves. For Ladies, Misses and Men, ; We desire to announce that our New Spring Gloves are now ready—ccmpricing all styles, in the latest “proper’’ shades of tan, brown, gray, &c., &c —for street and evening wear—as well as “proper” Gloves for Golf, Riding, Driving, Bicycling, and other athletic sports. Prices range from $1 up. Our prices are invariably the very Jowest, for the reason that we are direct importers and manufecturers —thus you save the jobber’s prcfit when you buy of us. ’@- Gloves cleaned by Our New French Process. No offensive odor. Mail orders solicited. 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This is a buir germ parasite. hey sre invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscore 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 apy ecalp disease if your hair is thin and short, and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on tbe top or on the temples, or if your bair ie falling out it is caused by this germ. The Meg: netic Comb together with Electrical Hair Restorative destreys these, thus en- abling the hair to grow long and straight, soft; silky ard beautiful. Two b.xes of the great hair grower ‘‘Klectrical Hair Restorative’’ are sent with each Ccmb. ee $5.00 and mailed to any address, prepaid on receipt of price : 10 QUICKLY Introduce this great invention, we have de- otl ce cided to give every reader of Ihe Colored Ameriean. this * opportunity. 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Webb, formeriy of Philadel Phia, but now a citizen of Butte in the employ of the Banker W. A. Clark, Jr was an interested part of the audience, a & CANDY CATHARTIC. 3 TR jo wants Fine 4 Liquors a Ph Lobe : Son 204 West Pratt Street. amntoneg Dr. Plummer’s Removal. | pr. Robert Plummer the enterpri southside pharmacist whose - puamess has been on F street, eo west, near Zion Baptist ehurch moved to 732 2nd street, corner Hatr fe ry ih i\ (i (ay) w\\\ Sil \i he > A\\\\K| | tM I \ fy MN TS —forr DR. R. F. PLUMMER. southwest. He has fitted up a most cellent stand on this corner and inv: his legions of friends to come and him. He has put in a full and comp line of the purest drugs and the la variety of everything in the drug }i Give him a call. a A Patriotic Festival. The members of Class 4 of the Me! politan Baptist Sunday Schvol en tained their teacher Mr. Daniel Chase, and a few friends with a “Pa otic Festival’? on Thursday, the 2 from 4 to 8:30 at the residence of Mag Jordon 1019 U street, northwest. program consisted of eboice essays ‘Eminent Negroes” by Maggie Jord Idella Smith, Jeannette Joidan, a cl: Ristory by Rosa Washington; a cl: prophecy by Louise Washington; a a future letter by Charlotte West. very choice vocal selection was well ri dered by Empsie Keg as was also trio by Mamie Roberts and her two s' ters. Besides those above mention we present Margaret Chase, Florence Be Mary Booker, Mamie Anderson, Luri Allenf Lelia Henderson, Clara Col Dora Lee Nettie Strother, Nettie Pry: Mary Lee, Isabella Walker, Elise War Elvey Johnson, Rorezena Alexan¢ Mamie Dorsey, Beatrice Davis, Net McElroy, Messrs. Henry Booker, Jes: Chase, Charles Pryor, Ottaway Hill, Miss Marion Sumner. In the Eleventh Division. On Friday, Feb. 16, 1900 the teache| of the Eleventh Division were high entertained by an unusally fine lectui by Dr. George H. Richardson, trust of that division, his subject being “I dustrial Education.” Mr. E. W. Brow Supervising principal, read some exce| lent comments upon “ Discipline” a: showed a number of sketches of corpo al farnishment as inflicted in ti schools of Washington. These sketch Were taken from actual life by Fel Mahoney, of the Evening Star. Several of our prominent choirs a: on the alert for new Easter music, T choir of the 19th Street Baptist chcre under direction of Mr. B. Washingto: Promises to present an unusually e: celientiprogram of choruses and soloist Music lovers of Washington were gi en an opportunity to hear the fame Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar club re der a musical at Odd Fellows’ Hal Wednesday evening. This ia the lar at and best mandolin club know compofed of colored performers, Th were heard several times at our church Dr. Plummer's Removal. Dr. Robert Plummer the enterprising southside pharmacist whose place of business has been on F street, southwest, near Zion Baptist church has moved to 732 2nd street, corner H street, J. DR. R. F PLUMMER. southwest. He has fitted up a most excellent stand on this corner and invites his legions of friends to come and see him. He has put in a full and complete line of the purest drugs and the latest variety of everything in the drug line. Give him a call. A Patriotic Festival. The members of Class 4 of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday School entertained their teacher Mr. Daniel W. Chase, and a few friends with a "Patriotic Festival" on Thursday, the 22nd from 4 to 8:30 at the residence of Maggie Jordon 1019 U street, northwest. The program consisted of choice essays on "Eminent Negroes" by Maggie Jordan, Idella Smith, Jeannette Jordan, a class history by Rosa Washington; a class prophecy by Louise Washington; and a future letter by Charlotte West. A very choice vocal selection was well rendered by Empsie Key as was also a trio by Mamie Roberts and her two sisters. Besides those above mention were present Margaret Chase, Florence Bell, Mary Booker, Mamie Anderson, Lutay Allenf Lelia Henderson, Clara Coles, Dora Lee Nettie Strother, Nettie Pryor, Mary Lee, Isabella Walker, Elise Ware, Elvey Johnson, Rosezena Alexander, Mamie Dorsey, Beatrice Davis, Nettie McElroy, Messrs. Henry Booker, Jesse Chase, Charles Pryor, Ottaway Hfill, and Miss Marion Sumner. In the Eleventh Division, On Friday, Feb. 16, 1900 the teachers of the Eleventh Division were highly entertained by an unusually fine lecture by Dr. George H. Richardson, trustee of that division, his subject being "Industrial Education." Mr. E. W. Brown, supervising principal, read some excellent comments upon "Discipline" and showed a number of sketches of corporal furnishment as inflicted in the schools of Washington. These sketches were taken from actual life by Felix Mahoney, of the Evening Star. Several of our prominent choirs are on the alert for new Easter music. The choir of the 19th Street Baptist church, under direction of Mr. B. Washington promises to present an unusually excellent program of choruses and soloists. Music lovers of Washington were given an opportunity to hear the famous Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar club render a musical at Odd Fellows' Hall, Wednesday evening. This is the largest and best mandolin club known, composed of colored performers. They were heard several times at our churches THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. where they became prominently known for excellent rendition of some very difficult selections. Mr. Benjamin Washington, had as a guest Mr. Percy Bond, of Boston; and Miss Mammie Lewis of Boston, stopped with the Bradfords. Their trip there was so enjoyable they hated to go and said they would return again very soon. A Truly National Paper. Dear Editor:--There is no bill I devlight 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 deserv great praise in giving us the only truly national colored newspaper. William A. Creditt, D. D., Pastor Cherry s., Baptist church, Philadelphia. 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 testand 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. AMUSEMENTS. A GRAND STAR CONCERT BY Washington's Leading Artists AT THE Berean Baptist Church, [18th St. Between L & M Sts. N. W.] Tuesday Eve. March 27th,1900. For the benefit of the above named church. ADMISSION 15 CENTS. 467 C Street, Northwest. All grades of Cigars and Tobacco on hand at all times. All goods guaranteed. LETTER CARRIERS, MOTORMEN, --AL In fact, every n depend upon WEAR ELE ALL BUSY MEN fact, every man whose time is precious, whose wager depend upon the actual time he puts in, should ELECTUS SHOES Because they can be put on or removed in or time that lace or button shoes occupy. Because the Electus Clasp Fasteners are as f ed, and will not pull out. Because the waterproof Elastic Goring do allows full play to the muscles of the feet. Because wearers of Electus Shoes will not su ions, corns, or sore feet. Because Electus Shoes cost no more than the and bunion developers. Because we'll show the world, when the wo shoes!!! Boston Electus Shoe Co.: 1218 F Street OTHER STORES: Alto St. Balto. 1217 Market. St. Phila. 425 Broadwa it Straight. "What?" Your Eair— QRE USING AFTER USING the Hair Straightening "TIONA." Manufactu M. Tregor & Co. 1229E St. N. W. 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Loans on mortgages of real estate $12,197.16 Loans secured by pledge of collateral 1,437.58 Market value of bonds 2,785.00 Cash in bank and office 4,720.49 Interest due aud accrued 553.63 Office furniture and supplies 3,500.00 President, John C. Park Secretary, Allen C. $25,109.86 LIABILITIES: None. John C. Parker; Vice President, John S. Mary, Allen C. Clark; Gen'l. Supt., Wm. A. Ben Counsel, Wm; F. Mattingly. President, John C. Parker; Vice President, John S. Swormstedt; Secrctary, Allen C. Clark; Gen'l. Supt., Wm. A. Bennett; Counsel, Wm; F. Mattingly. Why? FIREMEN, RAILROAD MEN, POLICEMEN, CONDUCTORS. BUSY MEN-- whose time is precious, whose wages are actual time he puts in, should ELECTUS SHOES They can be put on or removed in one-tenth of the flat lace or button shoes occupy. The Electus Clasp Fasteners are as firm as if lock will not pull out. The waterproof Elastic Goring down the inste- dull play to the muscles of the feet. Bearers of Electus Shoes will not suffer from bun- terns, or sore feet. Electus Shoes cost no more than the old fogy cor- nion developers. I'll show the world, when the world knows our ! Electus Shoe Co.: 1218-1220 F Street, N. W. ER STORES: 17 Market, St. Phila, 425 Broadway, N. Y. ight. What?" Your Eair AFTER USING Shifting "TIONA." Manufactured and for Tregor & Co. 1229E St. N. W. E 15 and 25 Cents. Trial Insurance Company. $25,109.86 ABILITIES: None. Vice President, John S. Swormstedt; Mark; Gen'l. Supt., Wm. A. Bennett; el, Wm; F. Mattingly. $25,109.86 6 ```markdown ``` North Street Baptist Church, Baltimore, Rev. Harvey Johnson, pastor, has 2100 members. There are 34 chaplains in the United States Army. Four of them are colored, receiving a salary of $1500 a year. One of the ablest divines in the State of Virginia, is Rev. R. H. Hollis, who is successfully pastoring the largest church at Floyd Court House. Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army has been visiting a number of Southern cities with the purpose of inaugurating that plan of Mission work among the Negroes of the South. The First African Baptist Church, Savannah, Ga, Rev. E. K. Love, D. D., pastor, celebrated its 112th anniversary recently. This is not only the oldest Colored Baptist Church in America but also the largest in membership Rev. George Bragg, of Baltimore, has revived the Church Advocate, published in the interest of the colored Episcopalians of the country. Associated with him on the editorial staff are Rev Owen M. Waller and Rev. E. Robert Bennett. The C. M. E. Publishing House at Jackson, Penn, has paid the last note on its property and is now free from debt and The Christian Index the organ of the connection is self sustaining. Rev. H Bullock the Agent and Rev. C. H. Phillips, D. D the Editor, have just cause to be proud of this excellent record. Rev. L. H. Reynolds, D. D., Editor of the African Methodist, published at New Orleans, is a prominent candidate for the editorship of the Christian Recorder, the official organ of the A. M. E. Church. Dr. Reynolds is a graceful writer, genial in disposition, and has numerous friends. Rev. W. G. Avant, a graduate of King Hall Theological Seminary, and well known in this city, is now in charge of an Episcopal Church at New Berne, N. C. He has so far completed his rectory as to be able to occupy the same. Rev. Avant is a scholar and an orator of great promise. The Rev. W. H. Giles, D. D., pastor of the Macedonia A. M. E. Church, Camden, N. J. has been appointed by Bishop Grant to the vacancy in the Publication Board, A. M. E. Church caused by the death of Dr. J. S. Thompson, who was an honored vicepresident of the Board. In a recent speech in Chicago Booker T. Washington said: "The best examples we have in this country of the ability of the Negro to organize and succeed is in the two Methodist Churches-the A.M.E.Zion Church and the A.M.E.Church-those are the best examples that the Negro THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. has furnished to the world in this age of his ability to succeed in an organized capacity." It is bad policy as well as bad morals to try to build up yourself by pulling others down. If your church cannot be built upon its merite, it can never be built up by running down other churches.—Western Christian Recorder. Long sermons, as a rule, are as unpopular as they are unnecessary. While special occasions may justify discourses of extraordinary length, the short, terse, unctious sermon of 30 or 40 minutes length has, and always will have, right of way in the estimation of the average hearer. —Star of Zion. The Rev. E. M. Erawley, D. D., who has, for the last three years, served with such signal ability as pastor of the Grace Baptist Church of Darlen, Ga., has, by a unanimous vote of the church, been called as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Palatka, Fla. This church is one of the largest and most influential that the denomination has in that whole State. Dr. Haygood, a prominent M. E. divine, thinks that if a Negro bishop is elected to preside over Negro conferences, it would drive many good Christians from the church; that it would be the greatest crime of, the age; that it would be a stench in the nostrils of God, a hiss and a by-word for all time to come; whereupon a Southern ex change is moved to remark: "If a Negro bishop would cause all of this disturbance, may the Lord help the brethren prevent this dire calamity Said Bishop Arnett recently: "The white Methodists North are raising a twentieth century thank offering fund of $20,000,000. The African Methodists are raising a thank offering fund of $600,000, to be devoted to ministerial education, foreign missions and church extension. In 1794 we had one colored A. M. E. Church, located jin Philadelphia and dedicated by Bishop Asbury. Today we have 5,200 churches, valued at $8,000,000, and a church membership of 700,000. In 1790 only six out of every 100 Negroes in the United States lived in the North. In 1890 the census showed that eight out of every 100 lived in the North. In 100 years the colored population has shifted scarcely a hair's breadth. Said the sensible and practical Bishop Hood, in a recent letter: 'The A. M. E. Zion Church will meet in quadrennial session a few months hence. The M. E. Church, composed largely of white delegates, will be in session at the same time. Now, if in the transaction of business we can show as much intelligence as our white brethren, better, more, and a higher Christian spirit, we shall get to ourselves great credit. It seems to me that the object is worth the effort. We have had some bickerings, but fortunately our paper has not a large circulation. Comparatively few know anything anything of what has been going on among us. But when we assemble in Washington we shall have the eyes of the nation upon us. * * * When I was a young man I used to go up to the General Conference ready for contention. For months beforehand I was preparing speeches, not of the most heavenly order, most of which I never found any occasion to deliver. And some of which were delivered, had better been left undelivered. I soon learned that it was a great mistake to go to a Christian Convention prepared to fight somebody." ♥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 seeond Sunday in each month] at Second Baptist Church, 3rd Street, between H and I Sts., northwest. Everybody invited. Richard W. Thompson, Presidont. R. S. Smith and C. L. Marshall, V. Pres. James E. Slaughter Secretary. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, Pastor, R. L. Elliott R. L. Elliott Up-To-Date Groceries. Fresh Meats of all kinds. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Money saved by dealing at this Store. 4TH AND O 87.N.W. Agents Wanted. Enclose 2c stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from 75 to 100 per month, and a so be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address, SCOTT REMEDY CO., Eox 576, Louisville, Ky. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By OZONIZED OX MARROW This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. 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THE X HAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE X RAY IN USE FOR EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS. Treat all diseases of the Nose, Throat, and Lungs, Heart, Nerves, Brain, Bone, Skin, Stomach, Kidneys and Bladder, Soreth Weakness, and all Special Diseases of man woman; Stricture, Varicose, and Hydrocele cured. Syphilis (any stage) cured for life with out mercury of potash. CONSULTATION AND ADVICE FREE. Daily Office Hours: From 10 to 1 and 8 to 6. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday till 8 p.m. W. M. DRURY'S 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. GASKINS; & GAINES. Academy Restaurant [just around; the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. All leading brands of wine liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MRS ROSETTA E. LAWSON. The Energetic National Organizer of the W.C.T.U. Returns from a Highly Successful Trip Through Three States—Social Attentions Bestowed. Mrs. Posetta E Lawson, National Organizer, W. C. T. U., has just returned home from an Eastern campaign in the interest of the extension of the plans and principles of the organization to which she has given most of the work of her life. Large meetings were held in New York City, Jersey City, Newark and Philadelphia, through which there were about one hundred signers to the pledge. one Union having been organized in Dr. Franklin's church, 10 h and Bleeker Sts., New York, one in Rey. Charles Dickerson's church in Newark, one at a Quaker MRS. ROSETTA E. LAWSON, Mission in West 30th St, New York. and the promise of a most enthusiastic organization in the Cherry St. Baptist Church, Rev. William A. Creditt, pastor Philadelphia. Mrs. Lawson was the recipient of unbounded courtesies from hosts of friends; was entertained during the major part of her visit by Mrs. Florence Randolph of Jersey City, who is an all round hostess in every respect, and spared no pains to make her visitor's happiness complete. A magnificent reception at Bishop Alexander Walter's beautiful, spacious residence completed the first week's work. Every available space was called into service. Persons attended it from Jamaica, L. I. and Brooklyn, besides large numbers from the cities above enumerated. While in New York she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Whitehead, and of Mrs. Harry L. Kemp while in Brooklyn. Mrs. J. G. Price, Mrs Walter Williams, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Temple, Mrs. J. H. Fletcher, Dr. George Cannon and sisters, Mrs. Esther Robinson Coakley, Rev. William Edwards, Miss M. Bertha Joyce and Miss Maritcha R. Lyons seemed delighted to add to the pleasure of her trip, and it was left to Rev. Creditt, on her way through Philadelphia, to add the capstone, which he did with "credit" to himself and the loyal, loving congregation which he pastors. Besides deputizing a committee of two to meet Mrs. Lawson at the station, a sumptuous dinner was planned and served by Mrs. Georgia C. Hall at which were several members of the church society of which Mrs. Lawson was guest, besides Mrs. William Still and Rev. Creditt. The meeting at the church amounted to an ovation. Mrs. F. E. W. Harper was present and participated. Reshments were served after the meeting, and Mrs. Lawson left the church bearing the most beautiful floral gift, in evidence of their appreciation. There were urgent requests to remain for an additional week's work in Newark. The women of Staten Island felt it almost cruel that their requests for a meeting could not be complied with, and Mrs. Pope of Baltimore, finding it impossible to secure Mrs. Lawson during the two weeks of her trip (which is understood to be the limit of any trip she will take away from home—reserving to home a month, at least, after each trip) is planning meetings in that city during March. Mrs. Lawson spoke at the Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Howard, pastor, on Sunday of this week, and led the Endeavor meeting at the 19th Street Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Rev. Brooks having been called away from the city. BETHEL LITERRY'S SCHEDULE. Some Rich Intellectual Treats in Store for the atrons of Washington's Historic Society. Bethel Literary and Historical Association is enjoying a season of un exampled 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. 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Price $1.00 per bottle. Use Mme. Turner's Mystic Scalp Soap 25 cents. No Goods C. O. D. 5 DROPS [TRADE MARK.] AFTER USING. MME. M C. TURNER. 1312 Carondelet St. New Orleans, La. Karl Xander Importer, Rectifier and Wholesale Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventh Street Northwest Washington, D.C. D The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub isbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N. W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year $2.00 Six months 1.10 Three months .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer— not necessarily for publication, but as a gua- 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. 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It must have a prosperous employing class with brains, courage and enterprise. The inexorable law of commerce and trade is that the fittest survive—the incompetent or unthrifty must do according to the will of those who hold the power. While capital and labor are allies, by every natural law, they are seldom equal sharers in the rewards which accrue from their mutual efforts. Capital is king. Labor is the subject—sometimes the slave. The wage-earner loses by cuts and arrearages when the employer loses, but he seldom gets more than his meagre stipend when the firm "strikes it rich," so to speak. The employer makes a profit on the service rendered by each hand engaged, and his emoluments for time and sagacity invested, will equal the margin realized on each man, multiplied by the number of men—for it is not to be assumed that more hands will be employed then are absolutely necessary to the conduct of the business run at the highest pressure on each individual. Thus, the manager may earn $100 where the wage-earner makes $10, and, furthermore, enjoy the proud American privilege of being "boss." The moral to this is not to be learned in a spirit of envy or jealousy of the more fortunate or more industrious. The point to be impressed upon the working young man of intelligence and capacity, is to save something out of the little you earn, with the determination to go into business for your self. Practice self denial, live within your means, and acquire sufficient capital to join the employing class and be master of yourself. You might as well --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. earn the $100 as the contractor, as to accept the $10 and do practically all the work. It is the business man and the employer that makes the money. So, young colored man, save and serve today that you may rule tomorrow. Only in this way, can the race become a factor in the commercial activities of the world about us. --- A man who will refrain from joining a beneficial organization because some one whom he doesn't like holds a prominent place therein doesn't deserve to be at large. He is a menace to the health and morals of a community. West Virginia seems to offer an "open door" to Aftr-Americans of push, pluck and intelligent persistence if her treatment of bright young men like "Phil" Waters, J. McHenry Jones, S, H. Guss, S. W. Starks, H. F. Gamble and E. W. Henry offer any criterion. The home of Atkinson, Scott, Freer and Elkins is all right! Cultivate self reliance. Now that the mania for lynching is causing numerous white people to get "the worst of it," the beginning of the end is in sight. Mr. Fortune brought down glad tidings from the classic shades of Cedar Street. He has made the moneyless Washingtonian feel like a Carnegie by discouring so eloquently upon "The Blessings of Poverty." EDITOR MURPHY IN HOT WATER AGAIN. It is not our mission to deliver personal lectures. We step out of the way for a moment, however, to give our great and good friend Editor J. H. Murphy, of the Afro American Ledger, a little friendly advice. Brother Murphy is a candidate for the secretaryship of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. The place is now held by Rev. Charles Spencer Smith. The latter is a candidate for the Bishopric. Some think he will be chosen; in which event, Editor Murphy, a churchman of long standing and wide influence, hopes to step into his shoes. Now, if Brother Murphy expects to secure the aforesaid plum, (and we want him to have it, if a vacancy occurs) it stands him in hand to be careful how he walks upon the cross. Human nature is a mighty peculiar thing, and the mercurial temperament of popular sentiment has to be reckoned with by those who woo the goddess of success. Brother Murphy early in life, contracted the "jawing" habit, and his flexible speech organ is continually getting him into trouble. He seems to think the way to keep alive in the public esteem is to systematically "knock" the Rev. C. S. Smith, and to carry a chip on his shoulder to invite a scrimmage with everybody who happens to say a kind word for that gentlemen. He is as fussy as the traditional fishwife, and as irascible as a Carlyle. Neither of these qualities are desirable in an official who must wield great power in a church department and with whom all varieties of people must be brought into contact, in a business, social and religious way. He fumes at "one Phil H. Brown" for furnishing an impartial news letter, discussing some of the issues involved, and then foams at the mouth in denunciation of The Colored American. With a consistency distinctively Murphyan, he declines to enter a controversy, yet indulges in a column of it; declares no explanations are necessary, 1 yet uses up a pound of long primer explaining. He winds up by refusing to have another word to say, yet avers that more fuss is forthcoming if the friends of Dr. Smith do not subside at once and for good. Now, to make a long story short, Brother Murphy is on the wrong track. He is after the wrong man—shooting in the dark, as it were. If he hopes to succeed Dr. Smith, he can only do it with the aid of Smith's friends—those who seek his elevation to the Bishopric. He should warm up to them, instead of turning the cold shoulder or engaging in a 'jaw'est." It is Mr. Murphy's cue to "saw wood"—and get delegates, directly and conditioned on a vacancy. In the meantime, he should do business with the ice man, and try to keep cool. Here endeth the first lesson. The Twelfth Census will go more deeply into the status of the Negro than any previous statistical investigation. The value of property controlled—farms, houses, stock, etc., acreage of land owned, amount clear of debt, amount mortgaged, money in banks and other corporations—will be given a showing. The number of us engaged in the professions, in the industries or other gainful occupations, will be stated, with comparisons as far as available. This, together with the usual figures on population, mortality, crime, education, religion, etc., will make the compendium of this decade a valuable contribution to Negro history—more interesting to our people than any other Census yet taken. Director Merriam and his assistants have broken a great deal of ground, and we have no doubt of their ability to equal all expectations in point of accuracy, thoroughness, and convenience of arrangement. MR WASHINGTON STICKS TO HIS TEXT. Booker T. Washington, a few days ago, addressed a league of republican clubs in the city of Anderson, Indiana. It goes without saying that he received an ovation A great audience, made up of the leading white and colored citizens from all over the Hoosier State, gave his argument the most studious attention The dailies teemed with favorable editorial and news comment. Some of Mr. Washington's fearful friends however, got out a searchlight and discovered a "mare's nest"—crying out in wild alarm, that the Tuskegee "wizard" had departed from his text, and had "gone into partisan politics." We yield to none in the quality of our friendship for Mr. Washington, and while laying no claim to a special guardianship of his conduct, we would be quick to sound a wavering note if we felt convinced he had made or was about to make a mistake. But, we do not share the alarm of one or two of our esteemed contemporaries in this particular instance. There is no occasion for apology nor explanation for Mr. Washington's appearance in a business capacity before an audience of any character in this land, for he is the property of all the people, and the cause he so capably represents, appeals to the generous impulses of humankind. Though speaking to a republican assembly there was nothing in his remarks that savored of partisan politics. There was no urgency of candidates nor distinctively partisan platforms. He spoke as he always does, in his inimitable and striking way, on the progress of the Negro, his achievements and his limitations. He pointed out our needs and suggested practical education and wider opportunities as the remedy. He analyzed the principles of true government, the inalienable rights guaranteed by the civil law, and urged that the devotees of pure Americanism join hands in mutual and friendly effort to ameliorate the conditions by which the prosperity and happiness of one-eighth of our population are held back in the struggle of life. He showed the consequences the nation could not escape if millions of people were kept in ignorance and poverty, and through denial of advantages justly earned and promised by a bond of honor. By according the Negro an equal chance and fair play to win distinction in the arts and industries, the country's record might be spared many a dark spot that now stains its everlasting pages. Upon the history now being made the American republic must rest its claims for consideration by generations yet unborn and by the newer and brighter civilization that must come with succeeding centuries. He appealed to the hearts of men for a speedy solution of this great race problem—not to their political prejudices nor even to political systems. This is a generalization of Mr. Washington's eloquent address before the Indiana's republicans. Without the dotting of an "i" or the crossing of a "t," the same speech might have been made with equal propriety to an audience of democrats, populists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Catholics, or any known class of people. Mr. Washington spoke as an educator, as a statesman, as a social economist, and as a humanitarian. That is all there is of the Tuskegee "wizard's" interference in politics, and the incident may be regarded as closed. Mr. Washington, at all times, day and night, will be found sticking to his text. The reappearance of Arthur Pugh Gorman in a "leading heavy" role in the democratic councils, means that the republican party is to have a fight on its hands. The Colored American has no objection to furnishing its esteemed contemporaries with ideas. Those who read the papers nowadays will discern that the journalistic fraternity hereabouts is very much in evidence in everything that goes on. In the British-Boer conflict, the former's pitchers seemed to have warmed up to the game, and are getting their balls squarely over the plate. A man may have ideas and still hold public office. The Tuskegee Annual Conference was a glowing success, as it deserved to be. Register Judson W. Lyons holds the key to the Georgia situation. He will continue as national committee man, and head the state delegation to the Philadelphia ratification meeting. No Excuse in Being a Fool. There is no excuse for any backwoods Negro editor being a fool, who has The Freeman, The Colored American, The New Age and Lowery's Religious Monthly upon his exchange list (if he can read and reads them.)—"B Square" (A. M. Hodges) in the Indianapolis Free man. The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 7. NO. 48. THE PRESS HONORED. The Crummell Historical Association Gives Bruce Grit a Surprise-A Rare Literary Find. Albany, N. Y., Special—I was the victim of a very pleasant, agreeable and enjoyable surprise on my 44th birthday which ocnred on Thursday February 23nd instant. The chief conspirators in the scheme were Mrs. L. J Mann, president of the Grummell Historical Association; Miss Mary Hoyt, its originator; Miss Eva Williams the hostess at whose residence the final act in the deep laid plot was consummated while the accessories before the fact were A. J. Oliver, Esq. who resembles a well fed and well paid presbyterian minister, the courtly and suave John D. Nichols of the state library, Henry A. Spencer, Esq director of Grummell Historical Association, Miss Geneva Johnson of Charleston, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoyt of Cableskill, N. Y., Mrs. William Van Alstyne of Albany, Miss Anna Moore, Mr. L. J. Mann, Mr. J. R. Frisby, Mrs Florence A. Bruce and others. This jolly crowd kept your humble servant in blissful ignorance of their fell designs until the last moment. On the evening of the event I was invited to tea with (Rev.) Oliver, while the madam informed me that she had an important committee meeting at Misss Williams and that I should call there for her at 10:30. Usually she has the habit of coming from these short distances alone Still I agreed to call for her and did so shortly after ten o'clock. As I approached the house I saw lights and heard voices making merry, when I rang the bell, out went the lights. I heard a shuffling of feet that was quite suggestive of something out of the ordinary going on. Finally when I was admitted by the mother of the hostess—Mrs Williams. I saw things. Sister Williams face was a study, she tried to look solemn and endeavored to divert my attention from the rattling of dishes which was going on in the next room, and to prevent me from smelling the fragrant odor of a delightful pot of coffee, by opening the door and a window. While I sat in the parlor looking at Sister Williams and cogitating somewhat a string of these merrymakers burst in f;om the adjoining room, each congratulating me on the anniversary of my birthday, and wishing me many happy returns of the day. Then it dawned upon my abfuscated vision what all the whispering at our club meeting on the Tuesday previous and the mysterious conduct of the wife of my bosom meant, and I just naturally WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1900. W. C. Cormin plum HON. J. C. NAPIER, A Representative Tennessee, who is Prominently Mentioned for Delegate-at Large to the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia next June. A Representative Tennessee, who is Prominently Mentioned for Delegate-at Large to the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia next June. surrendered and made up my mind to "jey mahself" and I did. There was music, vocal and instrumental by Mrs. L J. Mann. Cards and checkers and social chat followed by a dainty little supper which was heartily enjoyed by none more than myself and the presentation by Mrs. Mann on behalf of friends and well wishers of a pretty little toilet set, comb and brush and tooth and nail brushes in a flexible leather case. Mr H. A. Spencer, made a witty little speech and did it so well that he was given an extra plate of cream and glass of ice water. The whole affair was as enjoyable as it was surprising to me, for I have long since put myself in the position of the good old brother whose homely philosophy "Bressed am he wat spects nuffin for he shall not be dispfinted is not be sneezed at even on birth days" I take this public method of express ing my grateful thanks to these kind friends for their generous rememberance of me and of renewing to them the as surances of my distinguished consider ation, regard and esteem. (Continued on 9th page. Prof. C. W. Reynolds-Educator. Among the brilliant young men of the race few have shown brighter promise in educational circles than Prof. C W. Reynolds, superintendent of the colored High School at Richmond, Ky. The best evidence of the high character of his efforts is the fact that at the last state contest his pupils carried off the highest honors and with such proficiency as to elicit most fulsome praise from the representative white papers of bourbondom. As a lecturer on educational topics, Mr. Reynolds in much in demand in the West and many educational journals attest the force of his facile pen. The True Reformer's Bank did a thriving business recently. At the close of business for the week, ending Thursday, January 25th, Cashier Hill reported that a business of more than eighteen thousand dollars had been done. This is a fine showing; it demonstrates what can be accomplished by the race, if petty jealousy is relegated and the true spirit of combination, concentration and co operation practiced by all our people - The Reformer. Consider the Statement. PRICE FIVE CENTS THE BLACK MIRABEAU. Dr. M. M Moore's Eloquence at a Florida Conference. The following pen picture and tribute to Dr. Moore is taken from The Tampa Daily Times, a leading white newspaper in that section: The special order of the day having been reached—the election of delegates to the General Conference which convenes in Columbus, Ohio, May next, further business was suspended and the pickets that had been in the preliminary skirmishes summoned in the clash of artillery began. The first blood came in the election of tellers and secretaries, the persons brought forward by those supposed to have been opposed to Dr. M. M. Moore being successful. Dr. W. Decker Johnson, of Georgia, and Dr. T. W. Henderson, Philadelphia, tellers; and Dr. E. W. Lampton, Mississippi, and Prof. A. St. George Richardson of Jacksonville secretaries. Dr. Moore made the point of order that a layman could not act in that capacity for the ministers which was overruled by Bishop Galnes. Dr. Moore at this point seeing defeat staring him in the face, took the floor in defense of his cause, and like the French orator Mirabeau before the Jocobin club, or Cicero before the Roman senate, swept everything before him with his elcquence. When he narrated how he had swam bayous, traveled night and day spent sleepless nights establishing this church and making it possible for the very men to succeed who today are fighting him. His speech at this point tinged with that fervor that characterizes Robert Emmett's address to the crown, and brought the great audience to their feet and tears to the eyes of the stoniest hearted. It was indeed one of the greatest speeches ever delivered on the floor of the conference. Bishop Gaines responded, giving emphasis to the fact that he was not fighting Dr. Moore, as had been reported, and at the vortex of the conflict Dr. Moore and the Bishop shook hands and an embarrassing spectacle was averted. Dr. Moore certainly became the Wellington of the occasion, only losing two out of the nine persons named on his ticket—saving the very man that all the fight had been made on, Rev. John Walter Dukes, presiding elder of the Sanford district. Miss Cora McGwin came to this city Wednesday and and is at her home 2245 12th street, northwest for a weeks stay. COPYRIGHT 1900 BY FAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION CO. Service Building The Service Building of The Pan-American Exposition to be Held at the City of Buffalo, N. Y., Comprising the General Offices of the Army of Architects, Civil Officers, Fire Department, Etc., Who are in Continuous Service. The Service Building of The Pan-American Exposition to be Held at the City of Buffalo, N. Y., Comprising the General Offices of the Army of Architects, Civil Officers, Fire Department, Etc., Who are in Continuous Service. Of the Pan-American Exposition to be Held at Buffalo, N, Y. The Service Building of the Pan-American Exposition, to be held at Buffalo, N. Y. on the Nisgara frontier, from May 1st to November 1st, 1901, was the first building of the Exposition to be erected and is used by the corps of officials and employees having direct charge of the constructive work of the Exposition. The building, which is situated on the west side of the grounds, is 95 by 145. It is in the form of a hollow square, having two stories on its exterior facades and three stories on the court side. The entrance, which is on the form of a driveway, faces the north and communicates directly with the inner court. Part way down this entrance, and from each side extend the main corridors. That on the right leads to offices and apartments to be used for police headquarters and hospital service, including the rooms for the use of the Commandant of Police, police station the chief of the fire department, medical warding room, drug supplies, offices for a surgeon and his assistants and an operating room. The hospital has a porte cochere entrance for ambulance and emergency purposes. The other portions of the first floor are 6 keen up by a large room for the officers and clerks who have charge of the admissions and collections, and the auditing of accounts; the rooms being fitted with fire-proof vaults. The working offices of the Director of Works, with his private office and stenographer's room, offices for the Landscape Architect, the Superintendent of the Building Construction, Purchasing Agent, Chief Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, and accomissions for the officers having charge of Transportation and Installation, Exhibits and Concessions, are arranged to carry on the business of these Departments. On the second floor is the large draughting room; used by the force of architectural draughtsmen. This Department has separate offices for draughting rooms, with a large vault for valuable drawings. On this floor are the sleeping apartments of the Director of of Works and the Chiefs of the various Bureaus, compiling the Department of Works. Here also are numerous apartments for such of the employees as the nature of their duties requires to be continuously at the Exposition grounds. A kitchen and dining room, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. apartments for the janitor and hospital nurses, and several guest chambers are provided on this floor. The top floor of the building has additional apartments, a large blueprinting room for the use of the Architects and Engineers Departments, and the operating rooms for the Official Photographer of the Exposition. The building has a cellar. Frame construction has been used throughout. The studs are covered on the inside with composition board and sheathed on the outside with hemlock planks, which are covered with cement plaster, the final finish having the appearance of stucco. The ornamental work, including the flag standards, finials, festoons, etc., are of staff. The roof is covered with Spanish tile of iron. The building is in its architecture a free adaptation of the Spanish Renaissance, such as is shown in old Californian and Mexican missions and churches. This style was followed as closely as the requirements and exigences of arrangement for light and space necessary in a first class working office allowed. John E. Bruce, Author and Journalist. The Spectator is not among those who believe in retailing foolish sentimentalism on the race question, neither are we among those who go through the world apologizing for being encased in obsca skin. We are too well instructed on the past achievements of men of their race in the ancient age, and in the modern world, for that matter, to shed any foolish tears on this score. It is only in an extraordinary case, and when we find that the black skin does really form a formidable barrier to the success of a man who is otherwise fully equipped, that we are tempted to depart from the rule referred to. A forceful writer, a persuasive and convincing reasoner, a man who betrays a philosophic research and a depth of thought as rare as it is delightful to discover—one who, in our opinion, has not a superior and few equals in the capital city of the State of New York, and who, encased in a white, instead of a black skin, would be hailed as a prince of writers, the Spectator begs to name John E. Bruce, otherwise known as "Bruce Grit."—The Spectator. John F. Cook Appointed. A short time ago Mr. Willism H Grimshaw, the commander of the Charles Sumner Post, No. 9, G. A. R., Department of the Potomac, transmitted to the District Commissioners a copy of the resolutions passed by the organiza- tion at a meeting held last January, relative to erecting a monument at the National Capitol in memory of the late Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts. Mr. Grimshaw requested the Commissioners to appoint a representative colored man of the District of Columbia to co-operate with representatives of the States and Territories, as a committee to carry out the purpose of the resolutions. Commissioner Wight recommended that Mr. John F. Cook be asked to serve as the official representative of the District in connection, and that distinguished gentlemen having signified his willingness to accept the trust, was accordingly appointed. --- HOPEFUL STATISTICS Commissioner John W. Ross Holds up the Lamp of Encouragement to the Colored People of Washington and Backs up Argument by Plain Figures. In a recent address delivered before the Bishops Counell, Commissioner John W. Ross, known far and wide as a humanitarian and friend to any struggling people, gave utterance to a note of encouragement that came as music to our ears and quoted figures on our progress that should be treasured in scrap books for future reference. Mr. Ross said, among other highly interesting things: "I doubt if in any other jurisdiction of approximate population there are more colored people who have won success in every calling of life. There are among them many large property owners, very many have become prosperous as business men and in the learned professions, and thousands of them in the humbler walks of life have lived honest and useful lives, and have in positions of trust won and retained the absolute confidence of their employers. Every such an one becomes an exemplar to the poor colored youth struggling to better his condition, and should inspire in him the confident belief that with industry, enterprise and patience he can, if true to his ideals, become a successful and a useful member of the body po itic. Very many colored men are employed in the various departments of the general government. I have personal knowledge of the fact that in the city post office a large number render efficient services, the most of whom secured their places upon competitive examinations under the civil service rules. In the executive departments of the District government, it is estimated that there are fifty colored officials, clerks, messengers, etc., who receive annually a total salary of about $28,000. In the public school system there are, including superintendent, supervising principals, teachers, janitors, etc., about 500 colored men and women, whose total annual salaries are about $290,000. In the police department of the District the colored members of the metropolitan police force, detectives, patrol drivers and others number about forty, and their annual compensation is about $31,400. The number employed in the hospitals and by the charitable organizations of the District is about 1970 who receive annually $34,500. Two hundred and fifty-seven colored employees receive from the appropriation for street cleaning a total estimated amount of $90,000 per annum. Upon the street and county road work there are employed continuously from 500 to 800 workmen, whose annual compensation is about $170,000. Upon the sewer work the number employed is from 275 to $75, and they receive annually about $90,000. In the water department about 300 men are constantly employed, who receive annually about $110,000. On other rolls paid by the District disbursing officer he estimates that there are about $50,000. So that a grand total of about 2,600 colored men and women receive annually from the money appropriated by Congress in the District appropriation act about $900,000. I am confident that these evidences of efficiency and industry will be gratifying to you and to all who wish to promote the best interests of the colored people. They Call Him "Colonel" Now. Col. L. M. Hershaw is among the talented men that the Atlanta University has graduated. There is no man that ever went away from Atlanta that has made more friends. Atlanta Age. There were 107 lynchings in the United States during 1899 Of these 108 were in the south and four in the north. Of the sufferers 84 were blacks and 23 whites. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS 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 ```markdown ``` 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. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary. DROP US A POSTAL CARD You are going out of town You have a guest visiting you, Your pastor is given a reception, You are managing a concert, You or your friends are ill, An heir is born into your house- hold. A meeting for a specific purpose is called. Your pastor preaches an exceptionally good sermon, You buy a piece of property, You are appointed to an office, You know anything of general interest,—drop us a card, briefly stating the facts. City Paragraphs. Mrs. George H. White's condition shows gratifying improvement. Congressman White was recently banqueted in New York by Gotham's leading citizens. Mrs. Octavia Morgan attended the wedding of Miss Alice Smith, her niece, and Mr. John Thomas, at Warrenton, Va. The numerous contingent of North Carolinians now in Washington talk of organizing a North Carolina Association. Mrs. Lizzie Tyler, of 1021 4th Street northwest, handsomely entertained a coterie of friends on Washington's birthday. Miss Lucy Webb is succeeding nicely in charge of the school at Seat Pleasant, Md., formerly taught by the late Miss Virginia Bradley. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billionsness and constipation. Dr. U. J. Daniels and Miss Hattie S. Robinson were married Thursday, Feb. 23, at the residence of the bride, 1622 O Street northwest. The reoption was held at 112724th Street, the future home o e happy couple. Mr. T. C. Miller, of Wilm ington, N C., may locate here and go into a mer cantile business. He is a first-class man and a solid property owner. The advent of such citizens is always a benefit to a community. Miss Hattie Burrell has closed a prosperous term as teacher of a school a few miles over the line in Maryland and spending some time with friends and relatives in the city. She will resurce her school work shortly. She spent a few days in Baltimore this week. The District Afro-American Council, at its last meeting, through the good offices of Miss Lucy B. Moten, M. D. gave 750 votes Miss J. Imogen Howard, the New York teacher, who is contesting for the Telegrams' offer of a free trip to the Paris Exposition. Mrs. Charles B. Mall, of Batavia, Ill., holds a lucrative position in the Census Bureau, through the good offices of Congressman A. J. Hopkins. Although Mr. Hopkins' district contains but few Negroes and he is in no wise dependent upon their vote for his election, he never fails to remember his colored friends when the "ple" is being cut and passed around. Mr. J. T. Johnson, the well known tonsorialist at 1408 P street has made extensive improvements upon his plan of business and the emporium is a thing of beauty. Mr. Johnson and his gentlemanly assistants control a large and influential custom. MR. WHITE'S BILL Full Text of the Measure Placed Before Congress for the Prevention of or Punishment of Lynching. Following is the fine text of the line drawn by our Congressman George H. White, and submitted to the House as his and the Negro race's idea as to the best plan to stop the campaign of murder and outrage, inaugurated against the black race by a lawless class of whites. "Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. That all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, and being citizens of the United States are entitled to and shall receive protection in their lives from being murdered, tortured or burned to death by any and all organized mobs, commonly known as "lynching bees," whether said mobs be spontaneously assembled or organized by premeditation for the purpose of taking the life or lives of any citizen or citizen of the United States aforesaid, and that whenever any citizen or citizens of the United States shall be murdered by mob violence in the manner herein above described, all participating, aiding and abetting in such murder and lynching, shall be guilty of treason against the Government of the United States, and shall be tried for that offense in the United States Courts full jurisdiction being hereby given to said United States Courts and all officers, to issue process, arrest, try and in all respects deal with such cases in the manner now prescribed under existing law for the trial of felonies in the United States Courts. SECTION 2. That any persons duly tried and convicted in any United States Courts as principal or principals, aiders, abettors, accessories before or after the fact for any murder of any citizen or citizens of the United States by mob violence or lynching as described in Section 1, hereof, shall be punished as is now prescribed by law for the punishment of persons convicted of treason against the Government of the United States. SECTION 3. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this statute are hereby repealed. Our Trade With Haiti. Dr. L. W, Livingstone, our present Consul to Cape Haiten, has just contributed an interesting report on "Economic conditions in Haiti." His report shows that the business depression in that Island is on the increase. The premium on gold ranges from 125 to 200 per cent. Trade with the United States has fallen off materially. He attributes the trouble to the disorderly condition of the finances, the heavy export duty on stable products and the want of capital to develop the natural resources of the country. Dr. Livingstone returns to his post at an early date. Editor Benjamin's New-Found Joy. Editor R. C. O. Benjamin is now rejoicing editorlally and otherwise over the advent in his household of a 10 and one half pound baby girl to play with his three year old boy, says the Dallas Express. The editor expects to play nurse after hours every day, and to prevent the youngsters pulling his hair is wearing a clean shave, besides turning bald-headed. Time brings many changes. ```markdown ``` African Pomade Co. Clever O. Dear Riro Enclosed first photograph after 4 months treatment of pomade. Before I used it only hair was of a very woolly nature, now it is a lovely wavy hair, the curvy of all of those who have not used your pomade. Yours very truly Ada Bruce Ackitan O. Price 50c. per Box. 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Barringer of the University of Virginia, at Charleston, S. C., on the "Future of the Negro," a part of which is as follows:—"He is a liar, a thief, a robber, gambler, perhaps murderer or highwayman, fearing neither God nor man." There is considerable more of such unfounded stuff the learned Doctor said against our people without exception. In composing this correspondence I am now sitting in full view of "Monticello" where rests the remains of the immortal Thomas Jefferson, and I am sure if it were possible for Jefferson to arise from his grave and find that the grand old University of Virginia, of which he is the founder, has such a man as the chairman of its faculty, who would make such base utterances as the Doctor is quoted to have made against an offensive people, his next request would be, "Let me go back immediately to Mother Earth." I am glad of one thing and that is, the best class of the South white people do not agree with such utterances and the white people of Charlottesville especially. So much or the learned Doctor. Selah. Senator George W. Morris has been unanimously elected judge of the city of Charlottesville by the Virginia Senate to succeed Judge Duke, resigned. The selection could not have been a better one as Senator Morris is a young man and a gentleman in the truest sense of the world. Lawyer J. E. Byrd, president of the United Aid and Insurance Company and his brother, Mr. D. E. Byrd, Inspector for said company, of Richmond, Va., were in the city this week. Miss Minnie Ferrell left Monday for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will spend some time, much to the regret of her many friends. The regular literary meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was held at the Association rooms last Thursday night. An interesting paper was read by Rev. E. Duke Venture, subject, "Who shall cut the wood and make all the domestic fires," which was ably discussed pro and con by Messrs. A. F. Angel, E. B. Allen, S. B. Logan, Rsv. C. N. Harris, R. Kelser, C. H., Bullock, Thos. Walker and L. W. Hill. The Sunday evening meetings of the Y. M. C. A., grow more and more interesting. The Bible study for next Sunday will be "The Prodigal Son." The sacred songs for the occasion will all bear on the subject. An informal banquet was given by Mr. Charles Thomas at his residence on Dice street, Monday for the benefit of a few of his friends. Impromptu speeches were made by all present. Among those present were Messrs. S. Gay, M Pride, N. H. Greene and C. H. Cary. The revival at the Mount Zion Baptist church continues with increased success. Rev. Hardy, the pastor is being assisted by Rev. Nathan Cave and other pastors of the city and county. The Sunday school Union, which is composed of all of the Sunday school in the city, met at the First Baptist church, Sunday evening. The meeting was one of the most interesting ever held. Address were made by many present, condemning the alleged utterances of Dr. P. B. Barringer, chairman of the faculty of the University of Virginia, against the Negro. The people of Charlottesville are begin- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ning to appreciate The American and anxiously await its arrival. The American can be had at Pollard and Noble's barbershop or from Mr. A. F. Angel at the University. MONTICELLO. MRS. THURMAN IN MONTANA. She Captivates an Audience in Her Temperance Lecture. Butte, Montana, Special.—Allen's A. M. 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Interest was depicted upon every countenance as the lecturer, with an ease and grace born of long association with the public lecture platform, made her opening plea for a higher morality and argued that the taste for strong drink was one heridity, that fathers and mothers were largely responsible for the intemperance that was wrecking lives of young men and women, and filling the land with woe, making depredations in the homes and sapping the strength and life from this grand Republic. There is no doubt that many a young matron took a different view of her responsibilities, and mothers a more solemn thought concerning their obligations to their offspring, young men were awakened to the fact that it is "not all of life to live," and young women that they must bestir themselves if they would make the world better by their living therein. 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Chase, and a few friends with a “Patri: otic Festival’ on Thuredsy, the 28nd from 4 to 8:30 at the residence of Maggie Jordon 1019 U street, northwest. The program consist feboice essays on Eminent Negroes” by Maggie Jordan, Idella Smith, Jeannette Jordan, a class history by Rosa Washington; a class prophecy by Louise Washington; and u future letter by Charlotte West. A very choice yecal selection was well ren- deied by Empsie Keg as was also a trio by Mamie Roberts and her two sis: ters, Besides those above mention were present Margaret Chase, Florence Bell, Mary Booker, Mamie Anderson, Luray Allent Lelia Henderson, Clara Coles, Dora Lee Nettie Strother, Nettie Pryor, Mary Lee, Isabella Walker, Elise Ware, Elvey Johnson, Rosezena Alexan¢er, Mame Dorsey, Beatrice Davis, Nettie McElroy, Messrs. Henry Booker, Jesee Chase, Charles Pryor,Ottaway HflJ, anc Miss Marion Sumner, In the Eleventh Division, On Friday, Feb. 16, 1900 the teachers ofthe Eleventh Division were highly entertained by an unusally fine lecture by Dr. George H. Richardson, trustee of that division, his subject being ‘In dustrial Edueation.’? Mr, E. W. Brown, supervising principal, read some excel. lent comments upon ‘ Discipline”’ and showed a number of sketches of coxpor’ sl farnishment as inflicted in the Schools of Washington, These sketches Were taken from actual life by Felix Mahoney, of the Evening Star. Several of our prominent choirs are on the slert for new Easter music, The choir of the 19th Street Baptist cherch,, 10) rection of Mr. B. Washington Promises to present an unusually ex cellent|program of choruses and soloists, Music lovers of Washington were giv. et 84 opportunity to hear the fameus Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar club ren‘ der a musical at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Weduesday evening. 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ASSETS.: Loans on mortgages of real estate $12,197.16 Loans secured by pledge of collateral 1,437.58 Market value of bonds 2,785.00 Cash in bank and office 4,720.49 Interest due aud accrued 553.63 Office turniture and supplies 3,500.00 $25,109.86 Lrasiiiries: None, President, John C. Parker; Vice President, John S, Swormstedt; Secretary, Allen C, Clark; Gen'l. Supt., Wm. A, Bennett; Counsel, Wm; F. Mattingly. AMUSEMENTS, Ne eee eins A GRAND STAR CONCERT BY Wasnington’s Leading Artists AT THE Berean Baptist Church, {18th St. Between L & M Sts. N. W.] Tuesday Eve. March 27th,1900 For the benefit of the above named church. ADMISSION - 15 CENTS. ————————E POLICE HEADQUARTERS CIGAR STORE, 467 C Street, Northwest. All grades of Cigars and Tobacco on hand at all times. n@FAll goods guaranteed. 6 AMO CH North Street Baptist Church, Baltimore, Rev. Harvey Johnson, pastor, has 2100 members. There are 34 chaplains in the United States Army. Four of them are colored, receiving a salary of $1500 a year. One of the ablest divines in the State of Virginia, is Rev. R H. Hollis, who is successfully pastoring the largest church at Floyd Court House. Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army has been visiting a number of Southern cities with the purpose of inaugurating that plan of Mission work among the Negroes of the South. The First African Baptist Church, Savannah, Ga., Rev. E. K. Love, D. D., pastor, celebrated its 113th anniversary recently. This is not only the oldest Colored Baptist Church in America but also the largest in membership. Rev. George Bragg, of Baltimore, has revived the Church Advocate, published in the interest of the colored Episcopalians of the country. Associated with him on the editorial staff are Rev Owen M. Waller and Rev. E. Robert Bannett. The C. M. E. Publishing House at Jackson, Penn, has paid the last note on its property and is now free from debt and The Christian Index the organ of the connection is self sustaining. Rev. H Bullock the Agent and Rev. C. H. Phillips, D. D the Editor, have just cause to be proud of this excellent record. Rev. L. H. Reynolds, D. D., Editor of the African Methodist, published at New Orleans, is a prominent candidate for the editorship of the Christian Recorder, the official organ of the A. M. E. Church. Dr. Reynolds is a graceful writer, genial in disposition, and has numerous friends. Rev. W. G. Avant, a graduate of King Hall Theological Seminary, and well known in this city, is now in charge of an Episcopal Church at New Berne, N. C. He has so far completed his rectory as to be able to occupy the same. Rev. Avant is a scholar and an orator of great promise. The Rev. W. H. Giles, D. D., pastor of the Macedonia A. M. E. Church, Camden, N. J. has been appointed by Bishop Grant to the vacancy in the Publication Board, A. M. E. Church caused by the death of Dr. J. S. Thompson, who was an honored vicepresident of the Board. In a recent speech in Chicago Booker T. Washington said: "The best examples we have in this country of the ability of the Negro to organize and succeed is in the two Methodist Churches—the A. M. E. Zion Church and the A. M. E. Church-those are the best examples that the Negro THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. has furnished to the world in this age of his ability to succeed in an organized capacity." It is bad policy as well as bad morals to try to build up yourself by pulling others down. If your church cannot be built upon its merits, it can never be built up by running down other churches.—Western Christian Recorder. Long sermons, as a rule, are as unpopular as they are unnecessary. While special occasions may justify discourses of extraordinary length, the short, terse, unctious sermon of 30 or 40 minutes length has, and always will have, right of way in the estimation of the average hearer. —Star of Zion. The Rev. E. M. Brawley, D. D., who has, for the last three years, served with such signal ability as pastor of the Grace Baptist Church of Darien, Ga., has, by a unanimous vote of the church, been called as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Palatka, Fla. This church is one of the largest and most influential that the denomination has in that whole State. Dr. Haygood, a prominent M. E. divine, thinks that if a Negro bishop is elected to preside over Negro conferences, it would drive many good Christians from the church; that it would be the greatest crime of the age; that it would be a stench in the nostrils of God, a hiss and a by-word for all time to come; whereupon a Southern ex change is moved to remark: "If a Negro bishop would cause all of this disturbance, may the Lord help the brethren prevent this dire calamity. Said Bishop Arnelt recently: "The white Methodists North are raising a twentieth century thank offering fund of $20,000,000. The African Methodists are raising a thank offering fund of $600,000, to be devoted to ministerial education, foreign missions and church extension. In 1794 we had one colored A. M. E. Church, located in Philadelphia and dedicated by Bishop Asbury. Today we have 5,200 churches, valued at $8,000,000, and a church membership of 700,000. In 1790 only six out of every 100 Negroes in the United States lived in the North. In 1890 the census showed that eight out of every 100 lived in the North. In 100 years the colored population has shifted scarcely a hair's breadth. Said the sensible and practical Bishop Hood, in a recent letter: 'The A. M. E. Zion Church will meet in quadrennial session a few months hence. The M. E. Church, composed largely of white delegates, will be in session at the same time. Now, if in the transaction of business we can show as much intelligence as our white brethren, better, more, and a higher Christian spirit, we shall get to ourselves great credit. It seems to me that the object is worth the effort. We have had some blickerings, but fortunately our paper has not a large circulation. Comparatively few know anything anything of what has been going on among us. But when we assemble in Washington we shall have the eyes of the nation upon us. * * * When I was a young man I used to go up to the General Conference ready for contention. For months beforehand I was preparing speeches. not of the most heavenly order, most of which I never found any occasion to deliver. And some of which were delivered, had better been left undelivered. I soon learned that it was a great mistake to go to a Christian Convention prepared to fight somebody." →SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM← A Free Forum, devoted to the Instruction of the Masses on the Social, Economic, Religious, Educational and Business Issues of the Day, and their relation to the Progress of the Negro Race. Meets every Sunday afternoon [except second Sunday in each month] at Second Baptist Church, 3rd Street, between H and I Sts., northwest. Everybody invited. Richard W. Thomson, President. R. S. Smith and C. L. Marshall, V. Pres. James E. Slaughter Secretary. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, Pastor. R. L. Elliott Up-To-Date Greceries. Fresh Meats of all kinds. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Money saved by dealing at this Store. 4TH AND O 81.N.W. Agents Wanted. 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Washington, D. C. GASKINS; & GAINES. [just around;the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposiite Kanns. All leading brands of wine liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MRS ROSSETTA E. LAWSON. The Energetic National Organizer of the W.C.T.U. Returns from a Highly Successful Trip Through Three States—Social Attentions Bestowed. Mrs. Posetta E Lawson, National Organizer, W. C. T. U., has just returned home from an Eastern campaign in the interest of the extension of the plans and principles of the organization to which she has given most of the work of her life. Large meetings were held in New York City, Jersey City, Newark and Philadelphia, through which there were about one hundred signers to the pledge, one Union having been organized in Dr. Franklin's church, 10 h and Bleeker Sts., New York, one in Rey. Charles Dickerson's church in Newark, one at a Quaker MRS. ROSETTA E. LAWSON., Mission in West 30th St, New York. and the promise of a most enthusiastic organization in the Cherry St. Baptist Church, Rev. William A. Creditt, pastor Philadelphia. Mrs. Lawson was the recipient of unbounded courtesies from hosts of friends; was entertained during the major part of her visit by Mrs. Florence Randolph of Jersey City, who is an all round hostess in every respect, and spared no pains to make her visitor's happiness complete. A magnificent reception at Bishop Alexander Walter's beautiful, spacious residence completed the first week's work. Every available space was called into service. Persons attended it from Jamaica, L. I. and Brooklyn, besides large numbers from the cities above enumerated. While in New York she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Whitehead, and of Mrs. Harry L. Kemp while in Brooklyn. Mrs. J. G. Price, Mrs. Walter Williams, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Temple, Mrs. J. H. Fletcher, Dr. George Cannon and sisters, Mrs. Esther Robinson Coakley, Rev. William Edwards, Miss M. Bertha Joyce and Miss Maritcha R. Lyons seemed delighted to add to the pleasure of her trip, and it was left to Rev. Creditt, on her way through Philadelphia, to add the capstone, which he did with "credit" to himself and the loyal, loving congregation which he pastors. Besides deputizing a committee of two to meet Mrs. Lawson at the station, a sumptuous dinner was planned and served by Mrs. Georgia C. Hall at which were several members of the church society of which Mrs. Lawson was guest, besides Mrs. William Still and Rev. Creditt. The meeting at the church amounted to an ovation. Mrs. F. E. W. Harper was present and participated. Re reshments were served after the meeting, and Mrs. Lawson left the church bearing the most beautiful floral gift, in evidence of their appreciation. There were urgent requests to remain for an additional week's work in Newark. The women of Staten Island felt it almost cruel that their requests for a meeting could not be complied with, and Mrs. Pope of Baltimore, finding it impossible to secure Mrs. Lawson during the two weeks of her trip (which is understood to be the limit of any trip she will take away from heme—reserving to home a month, at least, after each trip) is planning meetings in that city during March. Mrs. Lawson spoke at the Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Howard, pastor, on Sunday of this week, and led the Endeavor meeting at the 19th Street Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Rev. Brooks having been called away from the city. BETHEL LITERRY'S SCHEDULE. Some Rich Intellectual Treats in Store for the atrons of Washington's Historic Society. Bethel Literary and Historical Association is enjoying a season of un exampled 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. 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Karl Xander DEALER IN Importer, Rectifier and Wholesale Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventh Street Northwest Washington,D.C. On February 14th the Henry Highland Garnett Branch No. 4, A. P. L. gave a splendid literary and musical entertainment in the Hamilton Street A. M. E. church, the proceeds of which were equally divided between the Concord Baptist church and the Hamilton Street A. M. E. church. The amount realized was $36.00 and some cents net. The musical and literary program was under the direction of Mr. John D. Nichols and was carried out in the most creditable manner by the talent and its accomplished director. The first number on the program was an address by Rev. A, T. Johnson, of Concord Baptist church, setting forth the object of the A. P. L. 2, Piano solo by Miss M. E. Dorsey; 3, Paper by Alexander Simpson, Esq., 4, Solo Miss Mabel Waters, "Sing me a song of the Sunny South;" 5, "The Palms" baritone solo Mr. John D. Nichols; 6, Paper, "Industrial Education," Miss A. H. Moore; 7, Flute solo "the Matinee," John D. Nichols, Esq., 8, Paper, "The Negro Soldier in the Wars of the Republic," John E Bruce. The audience was very generous with its applause for both the singers and speakers. The papers by Miss Anna Moore and Alexander Simpson are especially worthy of mention as both of them were excellent productions. I think John Nichols who is a most talented young man never sang to better advantage than he did on this occasion. He has a fine, rich baritone voice and his rendering of the Palms was magnificently done. Miss Mamie Dorseys playing was one of the features of the evenings entertainment. Miss Waters singing was very sweet and melodious. Quite a number of white people were in the audience and doubtless "returned back" to their homes with a tolerably good impression of the Negroes abilities as an entertainer. Refreshments were served in the lecture room by an efficient committee of ladies of which Mrs. A. P. Simpson of the Concord Baptist church was chairman. Much regret was expressed at the absence of Director H. A. Spencer, who was unavoidably detained at the Capitol. This entertainment was an artistic and financial success and too much credit cannot be given the ladies of the various committees or to big hearted John D. Nichols and J. R. Frisby for their intelligent and conscientious efforts. In rumaging through an old book store recently, I dug up a bound volume of the Anglo-African Magazine published in New York 1859, containing a choice collection of able articles, poems and music by Negro writers of a half century ago, who were sure enough writers. What an array of names Blyden, Samuel Ringgold, Ward, Frederick Douglass, Martin R. DeLaney, F. J. R. Connors,, Mary Ann, Shadd Cary, J. McCune Smith, J. Theodore Holly, now Bishop of Haiti; Robert Gordon, George B. Vashon, Francis Ellen Watkins, J. W. C Pennington, James Fields, but, oh! Pshaw! What's the use going over the list. Its the richest treat that I've had in years and I'm prouder than ever that I belong to "Ethiopians blameless race"—no face bleach or hair straightener for me please. I also found a copy of Mrs. Elizabeth Keckley's book "Behind the Scenes" published in 1868 by Carleton and Co. Mrs. Keckley was the confidante of Mrs Abraham Lincoln. Her book is full of interesting chat about the late lamented Lincoln and the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Ladies of the White House. But the richest find of them all was a copy of Phillus Wheatly's poems, London 1778, bearing her autograph and a work on theology by a Rev. Mr Cannon, published in 1833, bearing a very fine wood cut of the author. All of which I have added to my collection of books by Negro authors, which will neither be loaned or sold "indurin my nacheral life." BRUCE GRIT. The Grand Lodge Reception. On Wednesday evening the 21st ult. Green Mountain Lodge No. 1477 tendered a grand reception to the members of the Executive Committee of District Grand Lodge No. 20, G. U. O. of O. F. of the District of Columbia. The occasion was the annual, official and fraternal visit of the Grand Officers to Green Mountain Lodge. P. N. F. Robert Ware presided and M. V. P. R. F. Williams acted as master of ceremonies. At the conclusion of the grand ceremonies addresses were made by District Grand Master W. C. Martin: A. MR R. F. WILLIAMS. Deputy D. G. Master, W. H. Rose, D. G Secretary, C. B. Walker, D. G. Treasurer, T. W. West and D. G. Director T. J. Field, Jr., all the Executive Committee. Addresses on behalf of the lodge were delivered by Ex District Grand Master D. B. Webster, P. N. F. N. Howard, M. V. P. J. B. Askins and P. N. F. John Chew. In his address, which was enthusiastically received by the large numbers of members present, the Grand Master highly complimented the lodge for the manner in which it received the grand officers. At the conclusion of the speech making a nice collation was served and greatly enjoyed. Ex-D. G. M. Chas. H. Brown and Ex D. G. Director R. Rhine were present by special invitation and made appropriate remarks. This is an up to date lodge and among its many intelligent energetic workers are the E. S. J. E. Whitington and the V. G. Dr. J. W. Mitchell. Help Our Own Enterprises. While the white people in this city are contributing so willingly and so magnificently to the poor of this city, the colored people should bear in mind that they should help themselves as well. The Virginia Union Baptist Institute at Richmond, Va., is still in need of help, and quite a number of our citizens have contributed money to build a room or parts of rooms. The subscription books are open at the Capital Savings Bank and every one who is able should go there and give their mite; one dollar, two dollars, five dollars or any amount that can be spared. The Lord helps those who help themselves. Fire and Catarrh If there is a fire in your cellar you put it out with water. If the flames are in the kitchen you use water again. If the fire is located in the second story, water is the agent to subdue it. If in the attic, water is still your salvation. Fire is fire, and no matter where located, water puts it out. Your body is a house of many stories. It is lined throughout with a marvelously sensitive mucous membrane. Whenever this membrane becomes irritated or inflamed, the result is Catarrh. When you catch cold, you have Catarrh of the head, or eyes, or ear or nose. Bronchitis is Catarrh of the bronchial tubes. Pneumonia is Catarrh of the air cells of the lungs. Consumption is Catarrh of the lungs. Heartburn and Dyspepsia are Catarrh of the stomach. Kidney troubles are Catarrh of the kidneys. Biliousness is Catarrh of the liver. Leucorrhoea is Catarrh of the pelvic organs in women. Almost everyone has Catarrh in some form. Pe-ru-na is the name of a medicine that cures Catarrh in any part of the body, the same as water extinguishes fire in every part of a house. It is a long tried specific for Catarrh in every complication and phase. It restores the delicate pink membrane that lines the inside of the body to a perfectly normal condition, and thus makes the sick well. It is a universal remedy for that universal disease—Catarrh. It is the only true Catarrh cure known to medical science. The ninth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference which was held here, Wednesday last, was well attended. The delegates and visitors were pleased with the things they heard and saw and expressed a desire to return next year. On Thursday Feb.22nd, the Workers Education Conference composed of those engaged in teaching industry and thrift to the masses of the race was held at which many were present. The question, "What have 35 years of Freedom done for the Negro?" was discussed in detail. The accounts given show the present condition of the Negro to be very encouraging. The conference of the Y. M. C. A. for Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee who convened at Tuskegee, Feb.23. Some very valuable and instructive sessions were held at which a large number of students and teachers were present. The meeting was in session two days Miss Nan Dunlap, of T Street, is spending a short while with friends in Philadelphia. Among the many public schools which celebrated Washington's Birthday not one furnished a more elaborate nor more interesting program than the Payne school whose principal is Miss Maria Jordan. The music, the drilling and the recitations were all of a kind to interest every one who had the pleasure to witness them. Mr. E. E. Coop. er provided and Dr. C. W. Childs spoke Miss Jordan with her able corps of as sistants is to be congratulated. THE WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE 1224 Pa. Ave. Northwest. F. Warren Johnson, Washington, D. C. Manager. Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry, Unredeemed Pledges For Sale THE FIRE Tuskegee Institute Notes. R. C. FAIRCHILD. District Afro American Council. The District of Columbia branch of the National Afro-American Council, will hold its regular monthly meeting for March, next Monday evening at 8 o'clock, at the Conservatory of Music, corner 12th and R Streets. All members are urged to be present, and each is expected to bring a friend These meetings are public and every one in sympathy with the struggle of the race to better its condition, is invited by the Council to be present. BALTIMORE, CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC BAILWAYGO Steamers leave Pier 3, 4 and 41 Light street wharf as follows (weather permitting) : RAILWAY DIVISION (Pier 4) - 4 10 p. m., daily except Saturday and Sunday Saturday only, 3 00 pm. for Claiborne and intermediate stations to ocean city. CHOPTANK RIVER LINE-6 p. m. daily except Sunday, for Easton, Oxford, Cambridge and landings to Denton. WICOMICO RIVER LINE-5 p. m. every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday for Wingate's Point, Deal's Island and landings to Salisbury. NANTICOKE RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Monday. Wednes day and Friday for Deal's Island and landing to Seatord, 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 Crisfield, Tangier Island, Onancock and landings to Pocomoke City and Snow Hill. MESSONGO RIVER LINE-5 p. m. Wednesday for Ford'e, Cri-field, Harborton, Evans, Boggs, Hunting Creek, and Messongo. OCCOHANNOCK RIVER LINE-5 p.m. Sunday for Ford's Crisfield, Pungoteague, Nandau and Occohannock River. WILLARD THOMPSON, General Manager. T. MURDOCH, Passenger Agent. THE MILLENIUM WOULD BE REACHED— at condo If Ne as free 10 If R. Henri Strange would play "Hamlet" in bloomers insted of tights, picked before they attained their growth. If men in search of a "good time" could only learn when they have had enough. If our high-salaried yound men would marry our sweet and 'willin' young girls and settle down to some useful pursuit. If all Congressmen as guilty as Robert could be expelled from the Capitol chamber. If the seat of the North Carolina legis lature could be moved from Raleigh to Jugtown. If colored employers' would learn that the reprehensible practice of "knocking" one employee to emphasize the worth of another, is the surest and quickest method of demoralizing a business. If ten branch Afro-American Councils could be organized in the District of Columbia. If the Negro would spend more for bread and books and less for whiskey and tobacco. If "yellow journalism" could be crushed out. If arrangements are so made for the District primaries that one man can vote but once. If the noise of little men rattling around in places too big for them could be diminished. If the valuable columns of our race journals were not encumbered with a lot of cheap and unnecessary correspondence from Smith's Corners or Haskins' X-Roads. If the education of young men and women could be restricted largely to the lines of their best adaptability and practical utility. If, while the New York pond is being dragged for a vice-presidential candidate some one would quietly suggest the name of Charlie Anderson for the nomination. If George H. White could be continued in Congress. If scholars and philosophers would increase their plate contributions above the penny mark. If a debtor's "tomorrow" would arrive on solar time. If husbands could be made to prefer home to the saloon. If wives would abstain from loading down the minds of curious neighbors with domestic woes. If a few northern colored men could be sent as delegates to the republican national convention. If our able-young men would do their full duty by the churches and the demands of civilization. If such able and scholarly Afro Americans as Prof. R. T. Greener were placed in the United States diplomatic service and kept there. If "Euphemia Kirk" would hunt a sharp stick and get after those misguided females who make the streets hideous with that unspeakable "automobile" shapeless coat. If a parity could be established between a man's opinion of his own importance and the estimate the genera public place upon them. If so many "good niggers" did not infest the public service. If the crowds would come in earlier Scott. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. at concerts and literaries. If Negro newspapers could get cash as freely as compliments. If Washington had fewer grass widows and old bachelors. If our preachers would limit their sermons to thirty minutes. If "rubbering" and "knocking" could be made indictable offenses. If the Negro respected more highly the pure women of the race. If Edward C. Allen could be named as "ministah to Dahomey." If John P. Green and H. C. Smith could be induced to take the razor-edge off of their snickersness. If the chronic boor could be placed under the care of a guardian. If subordinate office holders would not deem it necessary to burn midnight oil, writing highly-adjectived puffs of their boss, in order to keep from being amputated from their "jobs." If Ex-Lieut. Henry O. Flipper could be induced to go over and help make things lively in the Transvaal. If public life could be rid of such narrow-minded cranks as John Tyler Morgan and Benjamin R. Tillman. If discriminating theaters and restaurants could be made to live up to the civil rights law or forfeit their license. If the average individual would expend as much energy in the performance of a task as he does in inventing an excuse for not doing it or in finding some one to blame for his failure. Mrs. Brooks Entertains. Mrs. Alex. H. Brooks, the estimable wife of our genial friend, gave a very handsome luncheon in honor of her guest, Mrs. E. S. Burns, of Livonia, N. Y., on Wednesday, February, 14th. The hour set for one o'clock had arrived the ladies repaired to the dining room where awaited them a beautifully prepared table, the decorations of similax and strawberries and flowers in profusion, and the very toothsome menu which only one like Mr. Brooks can prepare. The ladies invited to meet Mrs. Burns were as follows: Mesdames Richard Mozee, William Dandridge, Edmond Scott, Dennis Tinney, Annie Jamieson, William A. Thomas, R. Jerome Jeffrey, of Rochester, N. Y., William Bruce, Eugene Brooks, Edward Branham, of Naucks, Va. After the luncheon the ladies repaired to the parlor and listened to the sweet strains of music by Mrs. E. S. Burns, one of the finest musicians in the United States; and a piano selection by Mrs. Scott, after which the company dispersed, much pleased with their afternoon's entertainment. Negro Realty and Savings Company Frederick, Md., Special-Articles of incorporation of the Afro-American Building and Improvement Joint Stock Company, of Frederick, were filed in the office of the clerk of the court February 10. The incorporators are John Thomson, Phillip Walker, Frank Roberts, John Holland, James N. Davis, Frank Coats, and Bernard S. Duvall, all residents of Frederick. The corporation is formed to deal in real estate, and for the formation of savings institutions for the benefit of the colored residents of the city and county. The directors are James N. Davis, John D. Thomson, Bernard S. Duvall, Nicholas Williams and Henry Scott. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, 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. Ave. Washington, D.C Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. HO SEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST., AND 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. Robert H. Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 443 First Street Southwest. Gray & Costley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR. THE EL CANEY CAFE 415 K Street N, W. A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plan. Lunches, ice Cream and Soft Drinks a specialty. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451,453,455,457 Penn.Ave. 202,208&2104St.N.W Washington,D.C. The McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w, Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Mrs J. A. Brown, Prop. I. J. Edwards, Manager. FAT FOLKS REDUCED 15 to 25 pounds per month. HARMLESS; no starving 22 years' experience. BOOK FREE. Address DR. SNYDER, A. 97 Broadway, New York, N. Y. --- Protect yourself in Case of Sickness Accident or Death by Insuring in BENEFIT SOCIETY Of Washington, D. C. 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They were made of divers materials varying with the material upon which the characters and letters were to be traced. Upon hard substances, such as stone or tallic-plate, a graver of steel was used, the same which in the book of Job is called "An Iron Pen." It is possible that an instrument pointed with diatom I, such as glaziers now use, was not unknown. Pliny gives an account of such an instrument as having been long in use, and in Jeremiah, the "Sin of Judah" is said to be written with an "Iron Pen" and with the "Point of a diamond." The heiroglyphics of Egypt found engraved upon metallic and stone surface was done by iron or steel; so that this character of writing material or instrument appears co ancient with those used for writing upon palm leaves, which is said to be the beginning of art. The Latin name for pen is "Stylus" Style being now the French word for Pen, and a stylus was a stake or nail. This would indicate that the Pen was a stick when after generations the steel pen has surpassed all others, it may puzzle common sense people to see the popularity of calling their writing tools, pens or feathers. The time was when goose or swans were plucked for the purpose of furnishing the means by which men did their writing, and that the eagle feather quill was the favorite of a few persons who prided themselves on the effusion of their own productions. The Declaration of American Independence and many of the early national instruments and records were written by what was termed the quill-pen, or feather pen. A few old fashion people still prefer the goose quill and will use nothing else. But to make and need these require time and skill. The "Steel Pen," an instrument used for writing with a fluid, is made of cast steel which is cut into strips about three feet long and three inches wide. After having been cleaned by dipping into dilute sulphuric acid, rolled down to the required thickness hardened by beating and stamped with their peculiar device, they are plunged into oil at a temperature of 420 degrees. When the oil has partially drained off, they are cleansed with alkaline washes and rolled in a revolving drum with sawdust and sand. Another scouring in the revolving drum succeeds, and the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. color is thus transformed from a blueish color; to nearly a clear white. They are browned or otherwise colored by heating them to the proper temperature in a revolving cylinder over a fire and by immersing in a solution of lac The first steal pens were made by Mr. Wise, of Great Britian, in 1803 which was mounted in a bone case, for carrying in the po They were very expensive and little used. Mr. Gilott, of Birmingham, commenced the manufacture about the year 1822, and introduced great improvements in the steel pen, making it thinner and of more elastic steel, and of higher finish and temper. Mr. Perry was also among the first large manufacturers of the article, and by these improvements the cost was so reduced that a gross of the pens now made, without the case could be purchased for about the price of one of those made by Mr. Wise. It required the experience of many years before the steel pen was produced in such a shape as to be serviceable. In addition to their imperfection, the first steel pens were expensive. Various substances have been tried as a substitute for the manufacture of steel pens, such as glass, gutta percha, rubber, etc., but with little or no success The history of the steel-pen in the conception and manufacture is novel, and the place which the steel-pen now holds in advancing and controlling civilization cannot be overestimated. It does more work than any other tool of its size and cost. Recording facts, events, and history, transmitting to paper and parchment oceans of thought and executing the business of the civilized world. Its importance among the necessities of this age of advanced improvements is so great that to be without its use for one day would bring a universal stagnation of business and check the flow of human thought that would shock the world. Only think of the world of thought expressed in a single day by this tiny instrument. But the steel pen is made to conserve not only good but evil purposes, for they are used for stealing. Some persons who would be very scrupulous about stealing a penny, nickel or dime, are very unscrupulous in using the steel pen to steal the productions of other men's brains. This character of persons are, called "plagiarists," and like all other theives claim their pilferings to be their own. The literary meaning of the word "plagiarist" is man-stealer as though it meant the same thing to steal a man's thoughts as it would be to steal the man. In cases where this is done is it not down right theft? In harsher, but more truthful terms stealing? Stealing men dead or alive is a capital offense; it is equally so in a moral sense to steal a man's thoughts and ideas and present them as one's own. Plagiarists console themselves with the idea that this will do more good than anything I could have written, committing the grave mistake of practicing dishonesty themselves and effecting an imposition upon the public. And does not the practice of it injure the person who follows it, (though undetected) by impressing them with a sense of their deficiency and inspire a lack of sely-reliance as well as develop in them the principles of deception and hypocrasy? (Continued on 14th page.) Tenth Cavalry Souvenir H. V. CASHIN, WM. T. ANDERSON, ARTHUR M. BROWN Rec'r U.S, Land Office. 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Y., recitation, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols; piano solo, Mrs. C. Gordon; duett, Miss L. Sparrow E. Nichols; singing "Blest be Tie that binds," by the order. Mrs. Annie Pickett acted as mistress of ceremonies, and did so in a very agreeable manner. Mrs. F. W. Tavlor was chairman. Mrs. Caroline Mitchell made the welcome address to the order, and did it so well and ace, tably that at its conclusion, the audience gave her the most generous applause. Mrs. Mitchell's address was largely of a historical character. Mr. John D. Nichols sang the "Palms" in a most pleasing manner, he also received a generous share of applause. Mr: Andrew Kelly of Troy, N. Y. rendered his solo admirably. Miss Emma Nichols and Lucretia Sparrow sang their duett, "Till we meet again," in a very delightful manner, and received much applause from the audience. Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols recited a poem bearing the Scottish title "Mac Lain" which was very creditably done, showing that this lady possesses elecutionary talent of a high order. Miss Lilian Beach of Troy, N. Y. is a very fine elecutionist, and her recitation was well received. After the grand march by the order the floor was cleared for dancers, who were there in large numbers. The reception was a most successful affair both socially and financially, and the ladies that had it in charge deserve the thanks of all who were beneficiaries of their generous hospitality. Some very handsome costumes were worn by the ladies. Mrs. F. W. Taylor wore a stunting gown of black satin, trimmed with jet. Miss Lucretia Sparrow wore a very girlish gown of pink silk and overdress of organdie. Miss Emma Nichols wore a very becoming gown of white, trimmed with black velvet. Mrs. William H. Hoyt wore a beautiful gown of grey cloth, pink silk and cut steel trimmings. Miss Mary Hoyt, black cloth skirt, mahogany silk waist, trimmed with black velvet and cut steel buckles, and wore a diamond sunburst. Miss Carrie Dixon, green satin, combined with pink satin and pearl trimmings. There were many others, but want of space prevents more than general mention. Mrs. F. A. BRUCE. --- The first public debate held under the auspices of the Congressional Lyceum Musical and Historical Association will take place at Shiloh Baptist Church, Monday evening, March 19th. The subject for discussion will be "Resolved; That an intelligent Division of the Negro Vote Would Materially Improve the Political Status of the Race," The disputants are for the affirmative, Thom as H. Clark and Edward T. Burrell negative Charence A. Wright and Charles Sumner Taylor. There will be a musical program and representative men will act as judges. The doors will be open at seven o'clock and the public is cordially invited. The Confraternity of the Holy Family is the name of a new colored corporation for caring of the sick and burying the dead, recently incorporated in Louisville, Ky. Wm. Spalding, John Thompson, Ira E. Clive, A. B. Kelly and John Rudd are the incorporators. An Amateur Opera Company. A mixed chorus with persons selected from she Amphions, the colored Damrosch Association and other local singers is being formed for the purpose of giving an amateur production of a light opera at the Academy of Music at the end of the season. There is an abundance of talent here and the plan should be heartily supported. J. Henry Lewis is the leading spirit in the movement. Further particulars in our next issue. Mr James Marble the well known colored expressman of Paducah, Ky., has been awarded a four year contract for transporting the U. N. mail in that city between all the railroad stations and the postoffice. 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Ave. southeast. --- United Order of True ORGANIZED Janu fices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd The Strongest Financial Organization the Ne Read and learn for yourself what it has do United Order of 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 are composed of males of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through age to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountains to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 40 years, $60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur at 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. Usually, January and July. The annual monthly benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, and member a life member. After paying dues of the stock will pay the member's dues, and ar. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per account to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of the share, amounts to $10 annually, which will balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should, said member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semi-annually, January and July. The most monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made 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 aud 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 relocating. SCOOTER This Department fur- style and prices write B and E Classes are benefits. B Class Policies are Age 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 to 60 years..... 60 to 65 years..... E Class Policies are Age 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 years (Complete)... This Department furnishes all Regalia that is wrile and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and E Classes admit a membership, male benefits. B Class Pollees are as follows: This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and E classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. Ages. Joelnr Fee. to 25 years. $2 50 to 35 years. 2 75 to 45 years. 3 00 to 50 years. 3 25 to 55 years. 3 25 to 60 years. 3 50 to 65 years. 2 50 E Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAB Ages. Joelnr Fee. to 25 years. $5 00 to 35 years. 5 25 to 45 years. 5 50 to 50 years. 5 75 to 55 years. 5 75 years (Complete). 6 00 Age. 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. 2 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years..... $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 35 years..... 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years..... 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years..... 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 35 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. Remember that the The annual dues on payments of three mo- The balance of anp penses will go to the p If dues are paid and and his full proportion made his own collecto self-supporting, and tha to collect. You will readily see to meet once or four tl Life Benefits.-The Stock, and two shares of 20 per cent, or one of life, they may take period of time. Members of Class year of their members Stock, and secure a los bership, in either one member in health, as w Remember that the applicant is benefited as a The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st c The balance of annual dues remaining to the cases will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for If dues are paid annually in advance, the me and his full proportion of annual dues. By the l he his own collector, thereby making the me self-supporting, and the member receiving the per collect. You will readily see that the members of either meet once or four times a year, while the Foun Life Benefits.—The members of B Class are ock, and two shares for each year of their me 20 per cent, or one dollar per share. Should m life, they may take their stock certificates and period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares o ear of their membership; likewise, they may take ock, and secure a loan after a given period of the orship, in either one of these Classes, like the E ember in health, as well as his family in death. 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. Honey Bee The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March, 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its from 10 cents and upw In 1893 this was the depositors during the n This Department m of the necessity of haver organization, and to fu farms, 3; dwellings, 2; 7. This Department manages and controls the pre the necessity of having offices and buildings in organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordi ms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12; farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 8,000. 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. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Bretherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 8,000. 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. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. 1 Order of True Reform ORGANIZED January 1, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced to earn for yourself what it has done and how to become SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. mountains are composed of males and females, sound in character. When joining the Order through Conventions, personals age; when joining the Fountain by application person complete. Befit Fees.—From 14 to 60 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. There are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents a and July. The most monthly dues secure the help—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member life member. After paying dues and owning the stock, will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome rate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent. to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cen and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Rents of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy which will enable said member to tide over the misfit policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shipped within the first year, $24.50; after the first year to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respect monthly dues purchase the highest weekly s. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semi and July. The child is allowed to purchase Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting 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. nt furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members to write for price list. 4 CLASSES. Classes admit a membership, male and female, and seco s are as follows: 4 CLASSE8. CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Ages. $2 50 $200 00 3 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 3 25 140 00 3 25 115 00 3 50 90 00 2 50 65 00 Les are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Ages. $5 00 $500 00 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 6 00 350 00 But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued of either of the above named Classes may be dived for months each, payable the 1st of January, April, June of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member, the purchase of Bank Stock for sald member. Sold 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 visible see that the members of either one of these classes four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds m. The members of B Class are allowed to purchase shares for each year of their membership. The stock is one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them, take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and the membership; likewise, they may take their policies and a loan after a given period of time. You will readily one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds as well as his family in death. 5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commence 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the 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. Most hold subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection as the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks were 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. ment manages and controls the property of the organization of having offices and buildings in which to carry on private 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. is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Bretherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doing peoples. It is published weekly in The Reformer Press a first-class job department, and makes a specialty The Clarksburg News. Clarksburg, W. Va. Special.—Frank Mead died on Wednesday of last week, after an extremely short illness. He was a very popular young man and his sudden death was a severe shock to his many friends. The funeral services were held at the home of his parents and were conducted by Revs. Watson and Howard. The remains were taken to Bridgeport for interment. The Mount Zion Baptist Church will begin the erection of a new edifice early in May. Rev. Howard has put forth herculean efforts to bring about this happy and much desired result. The Knights of Pythias will inaugurate a series of entertainments soon which will include a mock congress. Rev. Cooke, of Christ Episcopal Church, addressed the Hasty Pudding Lyceum last Wednesday evening, on "The Historical Development of the Christian Religion." Rev. Cooke is a graceful and fluent talker, and the ease with which he handled his subject betokened a careful study of the various phases of Christian development. Afro-Americans constitute about one-third of the theatre going population of this city. In spite of it this fact the management assumes to discriminate against colored patrons by restricting them to certain seats in the balcony. These uncomfortable seats are, in all probability, reserved for colored people because the white patrons would never occupy them as long as other seats were available. Our colored citizens should make vigorous protest against this discriminating policy and as this is a poor theatrical town at best, the threatened loss of one third of a season's profits would cause the management some concern. This is a matter for the Equal Rights League to consider. The Proper Caper. There are lots of people who do not know how to approach an editor, nor how to act when in his presence. This timidity on the part of subscribers who are in arrears is sometimes very embarrassing to the editor and doubly so to the office force. Delinquent subscribers wishing to enter an editorial sanctum at this season of the year, should be governed by these rules: Advance to the inner door, (keep your hat on for the editor is a poor man himself, made so by your neglect in paying up promptly what you owe,) give three distinct, raps. The devil will attend to the alarm. You will give him your name, post office address, and the number of years you are owing for the paper. He will admit you. You will advance to the center of the room, and address the editor with the following countersign; Extend the right hand about two feet from the body with the thumb and fingers extended, the thumb and index finger clasping a $10 bank bill, which drops into the extended hand of the editor, at the same time saying: "Were you looking for me," be careful to enunciate these words distinctly. The editor will grasp your hand and the bill simultaneously and pressing it will murmur with suppressed emotion, if you bet." On receiving your change you will then pointly request the editor to accompany you out to see a man. If he has a dark brown taste in his mouth he will probably follow you. Try BRUCE GRIT. Mrs Sadie Winkler was, on Feb. ich, granted a divorce from her husband, Richard N. Winkler. Professor William H. Richards was her attorney. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. DR. TAYLOR WILL SPEAK. The True Reformers' Leader Will Stir This City With His Matchless Eloquence. The Grand Worthy, Master and President of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, Rev. W. L. Taylor, will arrive in the city Monday evening, March 5th, and will lecture at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church at 8 p.m. the same evening, on the great principles of True Reformism, viz. "Combination, Concentration and Cooperation." The president will be accompanied by Mrs. W. L. Taylor, his wife, and by his private secretary R. J. Kyles. The public is cordially invited to be present; and those who fail to hear him will miss the treat of their lives. Music, Mirth and Merriment. The Conservatory of Music was the scene of a gala fete Tuesday evening, February 20, the occasion being the full dress dance given by "The Club." We welcome "The Club" as the latest addition to our social ranks and congratulate members upon the unqualified success of this their first venture. The officers and members are Messrs. J. Cornelle Waters, president; Howard James, vice president; Lawrence Williams, secretary; Walter Stewart, assistant secretary; Ulysses L. Houston, treasurer; Charles Hemans, Harvey Fuller, Milton Enos and C. A. Penn, who was also floor manager. The handsome gowns of the pretty girls, the tasty decorations of palms, flowers and drapings, and the brilliant light which cast its golden radiance over all, together with the silvery laughter, the dulcet music and the graceful wal zers made the occasion one of dreamy love liness. Between the dances refreshments were served, then "Music arose with its voluptuous swell; Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again And all went merry as a marriage bell." Among those present were Misses Jennie Robinson, Flora Leary, Viola Collier, Bertie Mason, Vergie Shepherd, Louise McKinney, Grace Campbell, Ada Matthews, Jeannette Taylor, Josie Simmons, Lieut. Gaither and Mr. John Wilkerson. Demise of Mrs. Jane L, Thompson. Mrs. Jane L. Thompson, mother of Mr. R. W. Thompson who is well known to the readers of this paper, died at her home in Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday February 25th, aged 53 years. She was born in Jefferson County, Ky., but spent her early years in New Albany in the southern part of Indiana. She then moved to Indianapolis, Ind., for the purpose of giving her only son, Richard, an education. How well she succeeded those who know Mr. Thompson can testify. She was a devout Christian and gave the best services of her life to the church and to her son. She leaves a mother and and one son to mourn her loss. Mr. Thompson left this city for his Hoosier home Tuesday evening February 27th to attend the funeral of his mother. He will be out of the city a week. Some of the best bargains in men's and ladies' gloves are to be found at the New Louvre Glove Co, 031 F Street northwest. Their street and evening gloves are the most stylish and and durable that are found anywhere. They look well, and you know that you are wearing the best. Just be fitted at the Louvre Glove Co's store it is the place for your spring gloves. Free Credit Free Be fair enough with yourself to make inquiries concerning our credit prices before paying all your ready cash for furniture and carpets. Weguarantee our qualities—and we warrant our credit prices to be as low as the lowest cash prices elsewhere Small weekly or monthly payments. Carpets made, laid and lined free. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. The Negro and The Sunny S LATEST AND GREATEST BOOK ABOUT THE NEGRO RACE. The greatest tribute and defense ever greatest sensation of the age, on the times—The Negro Problem in the Station grandly gives the conditions, the aims of the Negro in the United States should read this matchless book. It product of his natural and social situation to the general rule. 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It sublimely shows that man is the product of his natural and social surroundings, that the South is no exception to the general rule. It gives the grandest explanation of the Negro Problem in all its forms; the most thrilling pen pictures of the most frightful cruelties and crimes against the colored race; the most marvelous achievements of the Negro's wisdom, genius, heart and brain—without a parallel in the history of the world since man has kept a record of events. The great and grand solution of the Negro Problem in peerless eloquence and a loftiness of thought that are immortal and sublime. The subject and sequence of the mighty theme are the universal equality and eternal rights and liberties of man. Royally written, prettily printed and beautifully bound in paper and cloth, and displays the highest skill in the printer art. Cloth, $100; Paper, 50 cents—with author's portrait. Agents wanted. Discount to dealers and the trade. 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Thousands and evens millions of dol lars in cash, to say nothing of the im mense quantity of material of every de- scription, of property and sometimes a whole province or country are annually stolen through the use of the “Steel of Pen.” Treasuries have been depleted, banks wrecked, wealthy corporations de- stroyed, and theruin of many hundreds of thousands of suicides and criminals may be traced to acts commiited for the two pronged steel. Abuee, slander, misrepresentstion are listed in the long catalogue of the evil purposes to which it has been put, steal- ing any good name, peace, happiness and even life itself, blightiag reputa: uon, maligning and darkening charac’ ter, filling Lhe world with woes and the human heart with sorrow wrecking hap’ py homes and distracting endearing relations, Grand thoughts some of which have wrought emancipations, reformations, revolutions in art, science, invention, theology and ethics; wonderful results in philanthropy and government flowed from from a point of steel. It bas proved the important aid in the procurement of superior forms and practices of society, refinement and culture, the dignifying of manhcod and the gracing of womanhood. Diciated by experiment, speculation and supposition it records the measure’ ment of the heavens aud courses of na’ ture, directs the hand of ‘analysis, the eye of discovery, the genuis of art and pioneers the way toa higher civilization. As a comparison it is the initial triend of the business man, author, statesman, professor and pulpiteer and the boon of every household. It is a great conveyor ofsecrets in all lines of life, loading thousands of ships and railroad trains with its thousands of tons of secret messages daily to all parts of the world—the cheapest but most effectiveinstrument. The saying is very true that, ‘‘The pen is greater than the sword.” Could all the old steel pens come to: gether in convention and rebearse their actions, ¥ hat an interesting reve: lation 1t would be and what along time would be required for one after another to disclose bis story, and how many people dead and livicg would become milited in reputation and character, For a State Normal School, Hon. Ferdinand 0, Latrobe has in troduced a bill in the Maryland legisla- ture to establish, equip, and maintaia 8 state norma! school for the training of colored people and asking for an ap- propriation of $50,000. The school, the bill ssys, is to be located within the city of Baltimore, the site to beselecied by the state bowrd of education, and the school shall be under the state board, whieh shall appoint the principal at a salary of $2,000a year, who in turn is given the power to appoint his assis- tants, equal to those paid white teach- ers in similar positions. Bae ee gee ee : Terence V. Powderly. T. V. Powderly, commissioner-general of immigration is said to be a great friend to colored people. When presi- dent of the K. of L. organization, he did allin his power to break the color prejadice which exists in that body. He nearly succeeded; for while he was pres- ident, colored m¢cchanics in many quar- ters had equal show with the whites. His decided stand for colored men’s rights im that organization {made for him many enemies and is said to have caneed him to loose the presidency of that organization. Mr Sovcreign, who succeeded Mr. Powderly, does not seem to have any uncontrollable desire to ad- vance the black man’ssinterests indus- trially. The colored man should s:rive to Keep his friends in power. Mrs, M, E. Anderson of 100 L street, northwest, has returned to her home af: ter a lengthy stay in Newark,N. J..and thereto Philadelphia, Pa., and there remained for sometime. Mrs. Ander: son reports that she spent a real pleas: ant time while away. Her mar y friends welcomeb her back to this city. a An Enjoyable Affair. Miss Lizzie Ward, of 1418 Madison Avenue, gave a most delightful supper to ten friends Jast Sunday evening, in honor of Messrs Handy and Smith, of the Orescent Club, Baltimore. ‘The table was tastefully arranged, the supper beyond comparison, and the guests in rare good humor. 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Writ: or instructions. Enclose 2c. stamp for reply ? 0. Box 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO.. Loutevilla. Ke Active agents can make $75.00 fer montn by selling our remedies. En- close 2 cent stamp for reply. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO, P. O. Box, 507 Lonisville;Ky. aa 7 + The sale of three million bottles of this elegant hair dressing in the 3 United States and Great Britain in 1898 proves surpassing merit. 3 $ Doctor Hay’s KEEP LOOKING YOUNG. Every Bottia 2 e fe ¢ Hair-Health % Warranted ~ oe ” to restore gray, whit r ¢ @ produces? new growth 5 bleached hair to yout. © are restores color, and ; color and life. Notady.. @ panty to gray hair. Re- @ moves DANDRUFF and SO a oS 3 stops FALLING and 2 ees “NOT A GRAY Harn > breaking of tne hair. Cov- t / LEFT,” the testin: > s bald spots. i Q rit @ Dr HAYS HAIR- t SE none Se cra bar 2 HEALTH is practically a $ ee oe “ DRESSING, Di: e Hair Food, which acts on $ fg © Des y S) CATELY PERFUurS & $ the roots, giving them the S35 Be. £7 AND AN IMPORT 3 $ required nourishment It $ ree ADJUNCT To Kvn. 3 @ is made from absolutely $ 3 ae TOILET. IF Youn $ ¢ pure vepsinble rea $ Ve” Se HAIR IS FALLI ° ents and des not ru off $ ~ OUT, BRE. € pare nerene } LARGE 50c. BOTTLES. j Papingetit sc 3 3 Sat Cut this advorti wntout within tive d > ee a) Mbiipigm your name and address hers, 3 aa iz Sb OF =suy 3 3 : ay 3 ge ieis a8 i er iS @ ani tak» to any drusgist on following list, and he will give yon a large bottleof DR. HAY’S @ HAIR-HEALTH and a tc cake of DR. MAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED ¢ @ SOAP, tho 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. Rodecmod by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY ci 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 6O cents and this advertisom | % 3 bottles, $1.50. : f TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY’S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP, 3 Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. 3 Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTB Gna HARFINA SOAP at then stores ely, $ WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st, nw EVANS, 938 F st. p. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14tnst. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w., MAJOR, 7th and G ats. r. w., SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14ih at. Rw. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa n. w.; WHITH SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monrcest., Anacostia, RO 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th avd Fla. ave; McCARTHY & FAWCUTT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CE RISTIANT, 484 Pa. ave, n. w.; STOUT, 505 Pa. ave. v. ws GILMAN, 627 Pa. av». n. w., MONTGOMERY, 13:h at. cor. 1 n. w ; ACKER & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave n. w.; DAY &(O., 14th and P sts, n. y MERTZ,, 11 &F st.n.w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass.a =; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E ste.s e.; TSCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w., THOMPSON, 708 15th at.; CRISWELL, 1901 7ch st. cor, Tn. w.; DIEULONNE & ON, lith ano F o., n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th end W sts, n w; UGRAM. Penn. ave. and 13th at; BRAOE, 30ih and M sts. p. w.; BRONAUGA, 7th ana P ste.; BROWN, Tite st. and R. I. ave; GROSS, l4ch end Park sts.; KRAUSS, Ist snd B ots, and 5h and G sts; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. end G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5h ond G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BRU, 823 H st. n, 6. Neely. llth cor. © Bt, 5.6 Remsburg & Elliott, 1606 14:h st., Hurlebacsh, 14th & V sts.. n. w., McGiue, 4th & L ets., Oasein, 7th and M sts., n. w.; Purdy, 7thand Q Sts. ; Field, 237 H st. n.e. oOo $1.00—_——-ONLY —-—__$].900 gs , eS. AISTOxY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous “School History of the Negro Race,” CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at 3an Juan, El Caney,and around tantiago.— Corporal Brown kided at his post while firing a cannon which ‘kr ocked over the blook bouse and saved the Rough Riders,—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the Arcerican flag on San J an Hili— The giowing tribute to McKinley, Miles. Rocrevelt, and many otherson the bravery ot Negro Soldiers—Generai Morgan advocates Negro officers. —A ntonio and Jose Macio, Gomez, Miss Oiseros, and the Cuban Women Sa Fa Negro Paymasters tn the Army—The xa Poet, Paul Lawrence ‘'unber—"Eddie” Sevoy,the cotored man who outwittec the diplomacy of the Spsnirh Minister at Washington —The Negro who reals Uncle Sam’s money—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam’s money to make it —. Every Page Brimtul of New and Interesting Bonding, with about fifty half to e and line ergravings ct soldier, officers. and seenes of the late Spanish-American War, w).b A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters. a Filtptno lady et Me nila, and a briet sketch of the Pidlipinos ané thelr civilizetion. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- mand cf all the American Army, who paid the fighting of the coiored sokiters aroun’ Santiago was “without @ parallel in the history of the world.” ali tor$l, “Mack io Little,” Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED, s@> Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents’ terms. Addrvss E. A, JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, : . Raleigh, North Caroling. iii aici tice eae T. D. Welch. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, 286 8rd St. S. W., Washington, D.C John R. Peak Hatter > Ouffiffer 1421 New York Ave. N.W., (Near 15th street) {WASHINGTON, D. C. Subscribe tol he Colored American —THE— Aidams House 582 and 584 BROADWAY ALBaNY, N, Y, Opposite Delavan House First-class accommodation fo Ladies and Gentlemen. T. H. DIGGs JOHN IRVING eee Keenan & Fegan WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS 462 Pennsylvania Ave., N. WY. ```markdown ``` $4 Housers, $5 75 They'll help to make your winter suit last out the season. Choice picking to day. Big variety and all sizes. All broken lots of neckwear, 9 cents. 15c white h s. hand- keefciel e, 7c. $1 and $1.25 Emery fancy shirts, 69c. 15c and 20c Tan, Black and fancy hose, for 9c. 50c Imperials, Tecks and Puffs 29c. D. J Kaufman, 1007 Pa. ave City Paragraphs. Bishop C. C. Petty, of North Carolina preach at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church on D street, southwest, of which Rev. W. H. Snowden is pastor last Sunday at 11 a.m. Bishop Petty is drown as the scholar of the connections and always draws a large audience. Mr. George R. Minor a well known young man died Saturday a. m. Feb. 17 of consumption. He had been ill for more than one year and received the best of attention from his wife and his wife and his sisters. He was a brother in law of Mr. Jefferson of the Center Market. The funeral of Samuel Clark, a clerk in the city postoffice, and one of the finest and most popular young men of this city, took place last Sunday afternoon at 2:30, at the Berean Baptist Church. His untimely death was a great shock to all of his friends. Tomorrow at 8.30 p. m. Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson will read a paper before the Congressional Lyceum, Odd Fellows' Hall 1606 M street n. w., entitled "Colored Women in Reform Movements." Mrs. Lawson is widely known as a profound thinker and writer and her forthcoming paper will doubtless elicit much instructive discussion. George Dixon has probably made more money than any other fighter in the country except John L. Sullivan, but has little to show for it. Most of it went to Tom O'Rourke, but with the knowledge and consent of Dixon. Both he and Joe Walcott are simply fighting machines, with no idea of the value of money, and long since would have been out of the business if it had not been for O'Rourke. President William L. Taylor, of the Grand United Order of True Reformers, whose headquarters are at Richmond, Va, will deliver one of his matchless addresses at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church Monday evening, March 5th. This Order is the strongest financial Negro organization in the world and operates a successful bank in Richmond. Dr. Taylor is a most gifted and pleasing orator and those who desire a good seat should go early. Mrs. William Scott, the lecturer and missionary, who made such a splendid impression in this city, is still in the East speaking to large audiences. She writes to her friends at Washington, that while the subscriptions for the Virginia Institute are coming in she feels that Washington is not doing its part of the work. All who can spare any amount should go to the Capital Savings Bank. t. R. W. Thompkins has resigned as rister of the Second Baptist choir, and has decided to accept a similar position at St. Luke's, where he formerly served with great satisfaction to the choir and congregation. Mr. Thompson is one of the most thorough musician and directors in the city, and under his skillful and painstaking instruction, every clon with which he has been collected his look brought to high grace of affection. St. Luke's is grateful in securing him. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. FINANCIAL. MONEY? We will lend any amount from $10 up. On Household Furniture, planos, 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 of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, and attention to your interests, you will call on us. Offices private and easily reached. Loans made in any part of the city. No delay. Open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. SECURITY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Building, Corner 9th and F sts. n. w. $50,000 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. Money to Loan ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC. If you are in need of money, we desire to inform you of our new method. We can secure you a loan on an easy monthly payment plan, at less cost than before, and below the rate of any other company in the city. You can pay in full at any time after loan is secured, and it will only cost you for such time as you have had the money. Our business is strictly private, and all applications are treated confidentially. If you have a loan with any other concern, you can secure a loan through us to pay it and get more money if desired. It will pay you to call and see us before going elsewhere. We are ready at any and all times during office hours to give information concerning our business methods, and you will receive courteous treatment. CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO 602 F ST. N. W Tobacco, Pipes, Cigarettes. J W. BARKLEY, Prop., ...CAPITOL HILL... POOL PARLOR. -Finest equipped billiard room in the city.— Everything Strictly First Class. 639 Pennsylvania Avenue, S. E., Billiards Pool, Fine Cigars FREE FOR 30 DAYS ONLY WITH EACH DOZEN PLATINOGRAPH CABINET Photographs. One Extra water color Photo, framed in gold frame, Satisfaction guaranteed. C. E. KERFOOT, 805 Market Space, Washington, D. C. W. H BUTLER, PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W 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. Varicocele & Strioture (no cutting). Lost Vigor & Health restored. Parts enlarged. Hours: 9-3, evgs 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 Be Not Deceived BEFORE AFTER CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. BIRCHMOND, VA. RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straighteners 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 COLRED AMERICAN. In the year of 1871 our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or pushed to any extent until 1875 when it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race. Because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND STRIGHT soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and cause a new growth to grow on the baldest head. Now, when ever a genuine article appears the market. Of course the colored people had no way tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund 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, Rezema, 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 thousands of testin onials. We've not space to publish Rev. B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page, Blacksburg writes: Your preparation has proven true to all you claim for it. The Price of OZONO is 50 cents a box. It takes from three to four boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make this liberal offer for a limited time only. Cut out this coupon and send it to us with $1.00 and we will forward to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electric Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and cures all skin diseases. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—natures great beautifier, removes wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and all facial blemishes, and to prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti Oder. A 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 Pits, Etc. Cut out and mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this grand Combination Offer, as this opportunity will not occur again. BEFORE. AFTER. 4- [FOUR] Large Boxes "Ozono" Hair Glower and Hair Straightener. 1- [ONE] Large Bottle Electrical skin Refiner. 1- [ONE] Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 1- [ONE] Lage Package Anti-Odor. CHR. XANDER His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, his own pressing, allows double dilution in the drinking glass and remains as vinous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he sells at $1 a gallon, 50c the half gallon. Chr. Xander's Rye Whiskies at 75c, 65c, 60c and 50c the full quart, are free from fusel poison of some age, kept in heated storage, and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally to his Brandies Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them ever cause a headache. He has an array of ever so many star dards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his cellars and warehouse Remember the Number 909, No branch houses. ```markdown ``` M. To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement