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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECEIVED MAR 10 1900 Library of Congress A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 7. NO. 49. VICE PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff of New York a Popular Candidate-A Good Running Mate for President McKinley. The Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York during his recent trip through the West, has succeeded (as was to be expected) in making a most favorable impression upon the people of that section by his intelligent and comprehensive grasp of the vital questions which are of paramount importance in the thought of those who are responsible to the people for their proper solution and adjustment. His deliverance at Detroit on the question of the construction of the Nicaragua Canal caused no surprise to his friends in the East who are well informed as to his views on all these questions. Mr. Woodruff is an American who has unlimited faith in the ability and courage of the American people to do whatever they may attempt to do, successfully and well provided always, that the cause is just. It was only natural then that he should have expressed himself so clearly and forcibly and with such positiveness upon a question on which all patriotic Americans are agreed, and that he should have received the unqualified endorsement of the press and the people of that section and of the country, for his manly and patriotic attitude thereon, caused no wonder. His Detroit speech, discovers in him those elements of patriotism and statesmanship which are the sign and seal of true Americanism. The same frankness and courage which characterized all of Mr. Woodruff's utterances in the West during his sojourn there, is characteristic of his private and public utterances at home and has made hundred of friends for him even among those who differ from him politically. He is himself a man of strong friendships, of generous impulses, too honest and too outspoken to be a trimmer or an opportunist. He is a man in the broadest meaning of the term and manly men of all parties and all races who know him, have the utmost respect and good will for him. It is said that his prospects for receiving the vice presidential nomination in June next are encouraging, even flattering. Certainly no man of his party in this country is better fitted for that high honor, than is Mr. Woodroff. By experience and training as a (Continued on 3rd page.) WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1900. A Dvorak Society. An enthusiastic meeting of many of our local singers was held last Monday evening at the residence of J. Henry Lewis, 152$ Pierce Place, at which it was agreed to form a chorus of mixed voices under the title of the "Dvorak Musical Society of Washington, D.C." The object is stated to be the study and production of vocal music A staff of officers were elected, and the future rehearsals will be held at the Sojourner Truth Home, Vermont avenue, above U street, each Saturday at 6:30 pm. At the next meeting plans for the proposed opera will be further outlined and an enrollment of the principals and members of the chorus taken. Among our Women. An exhibit of the work of the colored women of the District of Columbia will be held at No. 1118 16th streets the last three days in March, evenings included. The exhibit will include all kinds of needle work, dress making, millinery, sewing, mending, darning, embroidery, lace making and other varieties of fancy work—Specimens of type writing, book keeping, book binding, upholstery, free-hand drawing, lettering, fine laundry work, etc., etc. All women should be interested. Those desiring to make an exhibit of any other work should communicate immediately with Mrs. Helen A. Cook. 1118 Sixteenth street. The exhibit will be held under the auspices of the Woman's League. PRICE FIVE CENTS A BANNER NIGHT The True Reformers Hold a Rousing Mass Meeting-The Speeches of Robertson and Kyle Create Great Enthusiasm The Grand United Order of True Reformers held a mass meeting at the Vermont Avenue Baptist church last Monday evening and it was a banner night for this rock ribbed organization. There were more than 800 persons representing the solid class of Afro-American citizens of the District and they were treated to some practical and eloquent talks on the needs and possibilities of the race. It had been announced that President Taylor would be present and would address the meeting and the reputation of the Grand Order which he represents is so great and so popular in Washington that many persons who are not members of the order were in attendance to hear him speak. Many were disappointed, but the two representatives who came from the Grand Fountain at Richmond handled their subjects so cleverly and so eloquently that when the meeting adjourned everybody felt satisfied and benefitted by what they had heard. The absence of President Taylor was due to the serious illness of his wife and at the last moment he found it impossible to come to Washington. He sent, however, as representatives Mr. J. C. Robertson, Chief of the Real Estate Department and General Council of the Grand Fountain, and Mr. R. J. Kyle, his private secretary. The meeting was opened by music and prayer, after which Mr. C. C. Dixon of Tuxedo Chapter opened the meeting and acted as master of ceremonies. Mr. C. L. Marshall, who is a member of the board of directors, and who is well and favorably known in Washington as a successful young business man, as well as organizer, was introduced to the audience. He made a short, but telling speech and gave the large concourse present an idea of the workings of the True Reformers as well as of the good things to follow. After Mr. Marshall's address, Mr. R. J. Kyle was introduced. Mr. Kyle is a young man, only twenty-four years old, and whose appearance on the platform made him look even more youthful. He spoke of the necessity of "combination, concentration and cooperation" on the part of the colored people generally, if they hoped to hold their own in the race of life and to keep up with the rapid pace and procession set by white men. His speech (Continued on 9th page.) 2 ENROUTE TO MANILLA. Lieut Johnson, of the 49th U. S. V., Writes While Aboard a U. S. Transport Pen Pictures of Army Life. Mr. Paynter's Book. Reminiscences. (The following letter was received by Mr. John H. Paynter, of this city, who is the author of "Joining the Navy." from Lieut. E. B. Johnson an old class mate.) Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, December 13, 1900. My Dear Friend:— I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your kind favors, one of this year and one dated last year, having come to hand while I was still in the states, but at a time that I was well engaged in the military, in connection with the mobilization of our regiment, that it was next the impossible for me to make even a pretense at a reply. At one time I thought of telegraphing, but there would have been but little satisfaction in that as a matter of return for the very excellent literary gem and renewal of friendly and classical connections of years since, which you so kindly and considerately for warded me. To say that I was pleased does not in any manner express my feeling upon the receipt of your favor. Yes, it is a fact that I have been in the service about ten (10) years, and the military has proven quite conclusively that it comes nearer being my real vocation than any thing else that I have undertaken since having left our alma mater. As unto yourself in the navy, I saw the days of small beginning, but they in their real incipiency were but few. Have always been favored with good, easy and well-paying positions so far as the service would allow, and in all have had quite an extensive and profitable experience. Having entered in 1890, enlisted in the city of Boston, was forwarded to David's Island, New York Harbor, and on the first day was made company clerk in a white company of about 175 men, which was an innovation in military affairs. Remained there one year and was forwarded to Fort Shaw, Montana and engaged in the Sioux campaigns which was made the more severe on us on account of the climatic conditions. In it I was enabled to make quite a record on account of daring in carrying messages in the enemy's territory Upon my return my superior officers saw fit to utilize me in many ways, and at one time I was Post Sergeant Major, company clerk, quartermaster clerk and school teacher. These of themselves will exhibit without further statement that clerical material must have been at a premium, especially when consideration is given my limited capacity. Passed through four other minor Indian outbreaks and a couple of strikes, always volunteering my services for the risky part, and came out none the worse for it. Have soldiered all through the western frontier, north and south, and am not an entire stranger to the ways and customs of the inhabitants, and have not failed to pick up just a few points of the military from experience as well as from reading. We are just entering the harbor of Honolulu, and it is also time for me to inspect my company, so I will be compelled to wave this writing until this evening, as I don't think I will go ashore. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1899. Honolulu, a few days since did not prove to be the place at which we wanted to stop, on account of a plague having broken out there just the day THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. before our arrival. Our regiment is traveling on two different transports, the Warren and the Sherman. The Warren having on board our head quarters, band and two battalions started about three of four days before we did, and ran into Honolulu to coal, and the plague broke out just four hours before they were to proceed, and as there were a large number of men in the town, the ship was therefore quarantined. Having received this information in timely season, we did not land as expected on the 13th, but proceeded that same night on this present course with the view of going to Guam, Ladrone Islands, where we expect to coal. It is believed though that we will not be able to find sufficient coal in Guam, and we all hope that we will not, for if that should be the case, it will give us an opportunity to proceed to China or Japan for coal before going to Manila. Quite true this touring the world in the manner that we are, does not appear very much like fighting the enemy, but while we are making the trip I think it just as well to make it complete, and again I don't suppose that there is such a great demand for our immediate service in the Islands at the present, at any rate. This is simply an excellent trip and I am not at all particular as to how long it may last. We officers are under only a nominal expense, that of $1.00 per diem for board, and the accommodations are such as we cannot spend any thing more, and you must be aware that we could not possibly live for anything like that on the land. Returning to the statement concerning some of my army experience especially in the West, I must admit that I found life there most interesting, pleasing and profitable, and opine that if I were to conclude to settle in the states, in civil life, I would choose one of these sections in which I have soldiered. My soldiering has been in the 25th U. S. Infantry and the 10th U. S. Cavalry and found both branches of the service pleasing, but a preference to the former Out of the ten years' service I have been non commissioned officer of some grade for about nine years, my grades extending from corporal to sergeant major. When our regiment was called to the front last year, I was serving at Fort Assinniboine, Montana. We were the first of the whole army to start and the first to reach Chickamauga Park, Ga., and one of the first to land in Cnba. In passing through the South, the men were simply matters of curiosity to the people of that cline. The fleet that conveyed the Fifth Army Corps over there made the greatest naval parade in the history of the world, and I am quite sure that it is not necessary for me to send my humble efforts in an attempt to describe it to you, for I am quite certain you have read only too many glowing accounts from the pens of real writers. It was only a few days after landing before we had some actual work to perform, and the boys went at it with a spirit. On the morning of the first of July, the fight opened at 6.45, and our regiment was not called on the line until 10.45 a.m., and this was at the impregnable El Caney. The white regiments had been there all the morning literally throwing away ammunition, until finally Gen. Lawton called for that colored regiment (25th. Inf.) to come on the line Johnie, it would have done you good to have seen those men with regular stride advance on that block house. Coming within firing distance of the enemy they continued to go forward on the modern system of warfare that of successive rushes. Men were wounded and killed, but there was not at any time a waver in the advancing line. This state of affairs continued until about 3 p. m., at which time we claimed El Caney as ours. It was a glorious victory and one which history cannot repeat too often in our favor. December 18, 1899. It would seem that it is almost impossible for me to complete this note, but I suppose that I have plenty of time inasmuch as we have no indications whatever of land and do not suppose we will have for the next week. We have crossed 180 degree and I believe that is the day that we lose a day. That days work at El Caney was simple a slaughter to the Spaniards and I don't believe that the true story will ever be told. If there were ever any thing in this world like a Jonah, I am quite sure that I was one on that day. I was in immediate charge of the sharpshooters, having acquired that degree years before in my service in the west. And it would seem that every man who came in close contact with me was either wounded or killed. My escape was simply miraculous and Providential. As we charged on the hill I was on the left of the column and became exposed to a fire from the little town and two block houses, from below wherein at times even now I don't know whether I did escape or not. Of 8 regiments I was the only man who had been foolish enough to expose myself and in that position the water was let out of my canteen by bullets, clothing pierced and even sweat dried on my face. Finally a sharpshooter in a tree from my left rear succeeded in hitting me in the arm breaking the bone in three places. However I did not loose much time in consequence of that for it only took a couple of minutes to sling it in a silk muffler that I had in my pocket, and continued the good word with the other arm, using my broken left as a prop. Had the arm set that night, and returned (rather stole away from the hospital) the next morning early and joined my command. This latter action gave ground forensure on the part of my immediate commanders at the time, but upon my constant refusal to return to the hospital and taking a pistol and entering the firing line the next day, directing the fire of the sharpshooter rightfully under my command the day before, I was finally very highly commended for a medal to Congress and also a commission in one of the immune regiments then about to be formed. We marched a greater portion of the night of the first, and bivouac for a couple of hours, but finding ourselves nearer to Santiago than was intended by General Shafter, we made a turning movement and by a circuitous route joined the other forces that had done the great work at San Juan while we were at El Caney. There we had good active and lively work on the 2nd and 3rd and so on until the 14th, when actually the surrender took place. It was one of the quickest and hottest little fights that has ever been seen, demonstrating the superiority of modern tactics over those of years since. Our troops suffered more from disease than from bullets, and Montauk Point, N. Y., was a hospital in fact. There are a thousand and one little incidents that I would be pleased and will relate to you in connection with that and some of the Indian fights that I have been in, but time at the present will not permit me, but we will have a good talk when we meet, as I am of the opinion that I will visit Washington after I shall have completed this tour of duty. Leaving Montauk Point my company was order to Fort Wingate, N. M', where we took station in October '93, and we remained there until the latter part of June '99 and were ordered to Manila In early March of this year I had been fortunate or unfortunate enough to get on a bronco and was thrown, and broke the same arm that had suffered at El Caney, leaving me in a condition that would not enable me to accompany my old command on their oriental tour, hence I accepted my discharge. I betook myself to Boston, and was opening a little business, also had begun to dabble more or less in the politics until I heard of the raising of these two regiments, the 48th and 49th. Under the then existing circumstances, it did not become a matter very difficult for me to secure a commission. Of course we are supposed to be here until June 30th, 1901, but no one knows how much sooner or how much later this "sinecure" will continue. Will probably remain as long as all continues well, still I have a great inclination for business and at the same time when I do get out of the army even for only a few days, I am at a loss and soon become discontented, no matter how pleasing the circumstances may be. In Boston and all other cities I have simply been lorded by the patriotic and loyal people, who surely have a great appreciation for the defenders of their country, and in many cases I am of the opinion the soldier deserves all the kindly considerations that the people may see fit to give them, but not to claim anything, for no matter how well we may do, at the best we have only done our duty. I find though that the army suffers more in these tropical climates than on the western frontier in the cold and against the Indian. At this writing I am not aware of the true situation and will not be able to know much about it until after having reached the Islands, which I presume we will do in a couple of weeks at the latest. Since leaving Lincoln, I have neither met nor hear from many of our class; I did write a couple of times to Dr. Rendall and also received my diploma after an elapse of 13 years. I left Ben Cleggett in Boston, and as an exhibition of his appreciation of my former services, he has kindly presented me with a very excellent pistol for this service, and truly Johnnie, it is the finest in the regiment. He was well. On my arrival in San Francisco I met with another agreeable surprise in the personage of Tilman Brown, who has a church there and he claims to be in line for a bishopric. He was very desirous of becoming chap lain of this regiment, but I don't know it will all turn out, as there are a great number of aspirants. The majority of the ministers seem quite willing to leave their churches to accept of a position as chaplain of any of these regiments. He visited camp several times and also gave the officers of the regiment a grand reception at his church. I found it impracticable to attend as military duty invited my attention at the camp that night, and while I was not compelled to remain and would have been pleased to attend, still the military is the channel through which I am living at the present. Relative to your excellent work— "Joining the Navy"—it does me proud to state that I have long since been the (Continued on 14th page.) opinion that I will visit Washington after I shall have completed this tour of duty. Leaving Montauk Point my company was order to Fort Wingate, N. M', where we took station in October '93, and we remained there until the latter part of June '99 and were ordered to Manila In early March of this year I had been fortunate or unfortunate enough to get on a bronco and was thrown, and broke the same arm that had suffered at El Caney, leaving me in a condition that would not enable me to accompany my old command on their oriental tour, hence I accepted my discharge. I betook myself to Boston, and was opening a little business, also had begun to dabble more or less in the politics until I heard of the raising of these two regiments, the 48th and 49th. Under the then existing circumstances, it did not become a matter very difficult for me to secure a commission. Of course we are supposed to be here until June 30th, 1801, but no one knows how much sooner or how much later this "sinecure" will continue. Will probably remain as long as all continues well, still I have a great inclination for business and at the same time when I do get out of the army even for only a few days, I am at a loss and soon become discontented, no matter how pleasing the circumstances may be. In Boston and all other cities I have simply been lorded by the patriotic and loyal people, who surely have a great appreciation for the defenders of their country, and in many cases I am of the opinion the soldier deserves all the kindly considerations that the people may see fit to give them, but not to claim anything, for no matter how well we may do, at the best we have only done our duty. I find though that the army suffers more in these tropical climates than on the western frontier in the cold and against the Indian. At this writing I am not aware of the true situation and will not be able to know much about it until after having reached the Islands, which I presume we will do in a couple of weeks at the latest. Since leaving Lincoln, I have neither met nor hear from many of our class; I did write a couple of times to Dr. Rendall and also received my diploma after an elapse of 13 years. I left Ben Cleggett in Boston, and as an exhibition of his appreciation of my former services, he has kindly presented me with a very excellent pistol for this service, and truly Johnnie, it is the finest in the regiment. He was well. On my arrival in San Francisco I met with another agreeable surprise in the personage of Tilman Brown, who has a church there and he claims to be in line for a bishopric. He was very desirous of becoming chapain of this regiment, but I don't know it will all turn out, as there are a great number of aspirants. The majority of the ministers seem quite willing to leave their churches to accept of a position as chaplain of any of these regiments. He visited camp several times and also gave the officers of the regiment a grand reception at his church. I found it impracticable to attend as military duty invited my attention at the camp that night, and while I was not compelled to remain and would have been pleased to attend, still the military is the channel through which I am living at the present. Relative to your excellent work— "Joining the Navy"—it does me proud to state that I have long since been the (Continued on 14th page.) (Continued from 1st page.) public official he is doubly equipped for the duties of this exalted station, and would bring to it, the ripe knowledge of, and familiarity with public questions which an active public participation covering a period of a dozen years has peculiarly fitted him. As presiding officer of the state senate of New York he has demonstrated abilities as a parliamentarian which have won for him the respect of every member of that body, His uniform courtesy and impartial rulings as president of the senate show him to be a man in whom the elements of justice and fairness are equally balanced. There is no question whatever about Mr. Woodruff's popularity with the masses and the classes; to each and all he is kind hearted, generous, genial, and fully answers to Sir Francis Bailey's description of the true gentleman. He belongs to the aristocracy of nature; to genius, talents, moral worth and public service he renders due honor, caring not whether the claimant for consideration be the son of a president or the son of a peasant; whether he obtained his education in a disirict school or a university, whether he be of the elect or the lowly. He is a big hearted, high-minded typical American gentleman, who possesses the faculty of making every man with whom he comes in contact socially, feel at his ease—and that is quite an art. Most public men are so full of themselves, so puffed up with their own importance, so carried away with the knowledge that they are clothed with a little brief authority, that ordinary mortals tremble, when in their august presence. Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff does not belong to this latter class of statesmen. He has evidently been a close student of Lord Chesterfield, for certainly no man of his years in national or local politics has more gracious charm of manner than he; not only to those with who he mingles in private social life, but toward those in humble station. Among the colored people Mr. Woodruff is particularly well liked because he has always evinced a desire to accord them fair representation and consideration in politics without reference to their race. The recollection of this kindly feeling on his part, and the practical manifestation of his good will toward the colored people as shown by the exercise of his good offices on numerous occasions, in the appointment of colored men in the public service of New York state, was the reason for the adoption of the following resolutions at a recent dinner of colored republicans in New York City: Whereas, In all of his public official relations, he has treated the colored Republican voters of this State with courtesy and fairness; recognizing that they are properly entitled to consideration in the disposition of offices of honor and emolument, be it therefore Resolved, That we, the colored Republican workers of Greater New York, do heartily endorse Lieutenant Governor or Timothy L. Woodruff for the nomination to the office of Vice President of the United States, and command him to the Republicans of the country in the full assurance, that, by his spotless character, eminent abilities and high principles, he will be a fit associate for our matchless President during the coming contest in endorsement of an American policy for the American people, and in repudiation of an unsound currency." Certainly no stronger words than are contained in these resolutions could be employed to express the high regard and esteem in which he is held by his THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. colored fellow citizens of the Empire State. Mr. Woodruff is much older than he looks to be. He is a man of a family and has a son 19 years of age now a student at Yale University. He is a man of varied business interests too, and those who are not intimately aware of his truly remarkable process of application and adaptability, the wonder is that he can find any time to devote to politics. The political weather-vane certainly now points to his nomination for the Vice-Presidency. There seems to be no good reason why he should not be chosen, for if ever man possessed the necessary qualifications for the office, he is that man. The Republican party would not only honor him by placing his name on the ticket beside that of William McKinley, in June next, but honor itself in recognizing the great abilities of a vigorous and manly American, who has stamped his personality upon the politics of his state and country, and who has shown by his recent speeches in the West that his knowledge of public affairs is not circumscribed by state lines. He would grace with dignity, and fill with unusual ability, courage, courtesy and impartiality, the office of Vice-President of the United States, and justify by his the wisdom of his party and friends for their recognition and reward for splendid public service. JOHN E. BRUCE. 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HIBBERT & CO. 606 Eleventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. GLOVES FROM $1.00 up Tried on and Warranted Capital Savings -Bank- Bank open from 9 a, m, to 4:30 p.m Congress Encourages Negro Education The generous action of Congress toward Negro education is a bright sign and a source of joy for every Negro in the land. It now seems the policy of both parties to help our race in educational affairs. The bill which has passed the Senate to give the great industriat school at Normal, Alabama, 25000 acres of land is a blessing to every H. C. PROF. W. H. COUNCIL. Negro in the South. Congress can do no wiser thing than pass such bills for the poor Negro child and for the poor white child North and South. Prejudice and politics must be kept out of education. Let the children rise. Prof. Council's great work is doing so much for the race, and and we are glad that Congress extends to it this substantial encouragement. ITEMS FROM THE OPINION PAGE. Who is the financial secretary of the National Afro-American Council? Here is our guess. Zion's three new Bishops will be Revs. J. W. Smith, J. W. Alstork, J. S. Caldwell. Watch this slate. The anniversary edition of The Progressive Era, published at Athens, Ga., was a neat journalistic effort. Mechanically and typographically it was "a thing of beauty." R. C. O. Benjamin no doubt congratulates himself upon the prophetic foresight which caused him to retire from Kentucky politics at the opportune time he did. Our welcome and perennially interesting Kentucky colony is a trifle silent as to their native heath. As the delegation from the Blue Grass regions are not responsible for Kentucky's hippocket habit, Washington exculpates all of its members, and refuses to open up a subject that might prove embarrassing. The High School Journal, published by the pupils of the Washington Colored High School of this city, is the latest candidate for journalistic favor. It is a neat, newsy and well gotten up sheet, and reflects credit on the young journalists who have charge of it, as well as Prof. Robert H. Terrell the principal, who encouraged the idea of its publication. --- The Congressional Lyceum. The exercises began with an instrumental solo by Miss Louise Coleman, prayer by Prof. J. L. Pinn. Mr. W. C. Martin, president of the Lyceum, introduced Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, referring to her as one of the most energetic spiritts in the National W. C. T. U., and a writer and lecturer of great depth of thought and force. Mrs. Rosetta Douglass Sargue, the daughter of the lamented Frederick Douglass being present, was introduced THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. by Mr. Martin, escorted by him to the front and given quite an ovation. The paper was discussed by Mrs. A. Hicks, Mr. A. F. Manly, of the Daily Record, Mr. Lassiter, Prof. J. L. Pinn and others. On motion of Mr. Lassiter, seconded by Prof. Pinn, a rising vote of thanks was extended Mrs. Lawson for her very thoughtful and instructive address. Tomorrow at 3:30 p. m., Miss H. H Beason, one of our most popular teachers, will address the Congressional Lyceum, Odd Fellows' Hall, 1606 M St., northwest, on "The Relations of the American Negro to the Evangelization of Africa." Does any one Know? Editor Colored American—In the course of a sermon last Sunday evening at one of our leading churches where a revival is in progress, in discussing the fall of man caused by Adam and Eve partaking of the forbidden fruit, the preacher declared that the Scriptures state that when that lamentable event occurred, 'the lion in the garden of Eden put his head between his forelegs and roared, shaking the foundations of the earth, and that the eagle stretched forth his wings and screamed.' Will you please inform me in what portion of the Bible that passage of Scripture is found? It may be that I am a trifle ignorant or that my memory is defective on this point, though I have read the Bible through from Genesis to Revelations, but I do not recall any such reference to the lion or the eagle in the garden of Eden. If it is not Scripture, then the speaker is guilty of a flagrant and willful misquotation, which was inexcusable under any circumstances, though he was in the midst of a great revival. Yours truly, IGORAMUS. Prof. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Ala., passed through the city last Sunday enroute East. He reports a bright outlook for his school and for the settlement of Tuskegee. Editor T. Thomas Fortune of the New York Age is a guest at the Southern Hotel. Late Locals. Miss Mary B. Snead, en route from Lynchburg, Va., where she has been visiting, and had a most delightful time, spent a few days in this city; as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Stevens, and left on the early train Monday morning for Newport, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Butler, of 605 L southeast, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last night. The reception lasted from 8 to 11 p. m., and was greatly enjoyed by a large number of friends and acquaintances. Attorney A. B. Cosey, of Newark, N. J., but who counts his friends by the score here, is the city for a few days. Prof. W. H. Council, of Normal, Ala., was a guest of the McKinley Hotel this week. Hon. J. Milton Turner, of Si. Louis, Mo., is in town. Bishop Alexander Walters passsed through the city this week en route south. Bishop C. C. Petty who has charge of the A. M. E, Zion District of which this city is a part, looking after the work of the great conference this week. Rev. J. S. Caldwell passed through the city last Tuesday. He is likely to be named as one of Zion's new Bishops. All Gloves Fitted to the handand Kept in Repair for one Year. "OPENING" of Spring Gloves. For Ladies, Misses and Men. 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This great Electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic powers give new life to the hair, causing the hair to grow long and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the Comb is commenced. Look at the BUG. This is a hair germ parasite. They are invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, destroying the life of the hair causing, it to fall out. Also causes all forms of scalp diseases. If you have dandruff or any scalp disease: if your hair is thin and short, and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on the top or on the temples, or if your hair is falling out it is caused by this germ. The Magnetic Comb together with Electrical Hair Restorative destroys these, thus enabling the hair to grow long and straight, soft, silky and beautiful. Two boxes of the great hair grower "Electrical Hair Restorative" are sent with each Comb. PRICE $5.00 and mailed to any address, prepaid on receipt of price $5.00. Notice. TO QUICKLY Introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of The Colored American, this opportunity. Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we will mail you at once prepaid, THE MANETIC COMB and Two Boxes of Electrical Hair Rectorative. Make all money and express orders payable to R. GATHRIGHT, President. Register your letters; It protects you. Address all orders to MAGNETIC COMB CO., Box No. 5, Station B, Richmond, Va. Our Guarantee humbug we take the following methods slanderers. By absolutely guaranteeing the case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable ment from a dishonest firm. The friends of Mr. Jos. D. Jones will celebrate his 50th anniversary next Saturday evening at the Douglass Hotel. His wife, Mrs. D. A. C. Jones, will have charge of the affair and this fact alone means a royal good time. The reception will last from 7 to 12 midnight. CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets REGULATE THE LIVER ```markdown ``` ..If you want... Fine Liquors CALL AT Ph Lobe adn Son 204 West Pratt Street. Baltimore, Md This firm is reliable. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ...UPPER-TE All First C LEGATES D.C. DELEGATES TO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION INVENTION ALL In fact, every man who depend upon the ac Because they o time that I Because the E ed, and w Because the allows full Because weare ions, corns Because Elect and bunion Because we'll shoes !!! Why? Washington Electu OTHER 307 E.Balto. St. Balto. 1217 Equitable Industri Office 60 adelphia. They Go To Philadelphia. the convictions to back them up. If he is admitted to the convention as a delegate, he will make a strong man for the race. Dr. J. E. Jones, the colleague of Mr. Chase, is a native of Ohio but has lived in Washington for the past twelve years. He is a first class newspaper man, having been connected with The Star for quite a number of years. It is Go to the Convention at Philadelphia as the Choice of the District Republicans. Once in four years the citizens of Washington who have no suffrage and consequently no federal election laws are called upon to vote for and elect two delegates to the various conventions. Usually only the Republicans and Democrats send delegates. Such an election was held in this city last Tuesday and the candidates for the honor were Dr. J. E. Jones and W. Calvin Chaso who represented what is known as the M. M Parker faction, and Dr. Robert Reyburn and Rev. George W. Lee who represented the L. M. Saunder's faction of the party. The Executive Committee appointed by the national committee, of which Senator M. A. Hanna is chairman, and Gen. Charles Dick is secretary, is composed of Gen. Cotton, W. Calvin Chase and L. M. Saunders. This Committee had to do with the arrangements of the elections which included the appointment of the judges, supervisors, secretaries, etc. Dr. J. E. Jones and W. Calvin Chase according to the report of the Committee were elected by an overwhelming majority. Mr. L. M. Saunders, the disentending member of the Executive Committee, has protested against the election of the two candidates and will carry the fight to the National Convention basing his protest on "fraud." said that he is the administration's candidate for delegate and is backed up by the best white republicant in the District. The colored people are very much elated over his election for the reason that he has always been their friend and has given them a fair show as a representative of The Star. In the next issue of The Colored American it is hoped that the contest will be at an end when more will be said of these two young men who will no doubt represent the republicans of the District at the National Republican Convention which meets at Philadelphia in June nexs. Mr. Frederick M. Sims, the expert stenographer and typewriter, has associated hmself with Lawer L. Melendez King 609 F street, n. w., Mr. Sims possesses unusual push and energy, which has been the keynote of his success in the stenographic profession, and we predict for him the same success in the practice of law. Dr. M. M. Moore, the popular Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is out of the city, having been called into council with Bishops Grant and others at Philadelphia. Dr. Jones and Mr. Chase are both well-known newspaper men in this city. Mr. Chase is the editor of The Bee, a local colored paper. He is a native Washingtonian, a man full of pluck, dash, energy and courage and CRIBE! 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A NATIONAL DISGRACE and Dallot-box S.uiler, In the course of the debate on the Haw aiien suffeage bill, Senator Tillman, of South Carolina, said: Finally, afier the bayonet bad come to us again in 1876, we rose in righteousness and right. We took the government, we stuffed the ballot boxes, we bu ldozei the niggers acd we shot ew. And we are not ashamed of tt. The yeople of South Carolina, in their constitution,bave done their level best to prevent the niggers from voting. What | now askyouto do is to give the Kanakas and Portuguese of the Hawaain Islands the same power of suffrage as we in South Carolina have given the niggers. Think of a Senator of the United States giving utterance to sucb senti ments a3 these in the bizhest legisla: tive body in the laud, and in the face of the whole c.vilized world. Io the space of these few lines quoted above, Senator Tillman confeeses himself to be & ballot-box stuffer, a bulldozer, a usurper and a murderer. Not only does he openly confezs guilt of all these crimes, but heactually boasts of it and says ‘“‘we are not ashame,” We should think not. It would take more than a 'few euch things as whole: salemurder aud political scoundrel ism to make Tillman ashame, The man is asavage if there ever was one. In the South he belongs to that class Known as ‘‘poor white trash.” There never was a time when ali Negroes high or low, did not look down with con tempt upon the element to which Till- man belonged. This was true in slavery days and the “poor white trash’’ con- ceived an undying hatred for the Ne- gro. While slavery lasted they co ild not wreak their vengeance. as the masters protected their slaves from the ignorant “trash” who were regarded by the edu cated whites as no better than Digger Indians. After the war the opportuni- ties of these savages came. ‘Ihe Negroes, no longer having the protection oftheir former owners, were Jeft to the mercy of the “poor white trash ” Tillman be- came aleader among these ignorant barbarians, a sort of Sitting Bull, with ten times the savagery of the old Sioux leader, without half his ability. Hie warcry was extermination of the “nig gers’ and the favorite pastime of him- self and his bloodthirsty followers was murdering help'ess colored people. Ia course of time, by meane of the Farmers’ Alliauce movement, the Tillman eruwd goton top in South Carojina. They overthrew the rule of the Hamptons andthe Butlers and the respectable white people cf the state and installed themselves in power, like so many wild bulls in a chinashop. It was a sorry day for South Carolina when she exchavged ber cultivated sons for the unspeskably vulgar creatures who rose to power as the result of ‘‘poor trash’’ movement. The old state bowed her head in shame when shesaw the coarse and savage Tiliman elevated to the seat once graced by John C. Calhoun. As his colleague, they sent a drunken sot and ignoramous who did all he could in his feeble way to help Tillman bring disgrace upon the sta‘e. The result is row before us in a spectacle which may well cause a blush THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. can never forgive the Negroes for looking upen them with the contempt they deserved. But the pitiable thing about it is that no one rose in the Sen- ate to rebuke thie old savege for utter- ing bis intamous eentiments on the floor, All knew, of course, what he was and were not surprised at his ad- vecacy of anytbing frem petty larceny to burgalrv, and from midnight maraud ing to murder, But he should have been denounced to his tace by some decent member cf the Senate, It may be remembered here, that if the United States has no better civilization to give to 1t8 new possessions than that repre- sented by Tiliman, may God have merey on the poor people of the distant islands. The worst they ever got from their most cruel chieftains, the rule of canuibals and naked savages, would be mercy compared to what they would get from Tiliman and his hordes. It is an old maxim that ‘‘In the country of the biind the one-eyed man iskipg.”’ As Tillman has but one eye, the other no doubt beimg lost in one of his mur- derous brawls, the maxim seems espec. tally made to fit him, What must be the moral statua or intellectus] grade of a people who selected such a creat- ure as their leader and spokesman in the Senate chamber? The sooner South Carolina overturns these murderous desp5ts, restores power to her educated classes, the sooner she will reinstate hereeif in the esteem of respectable people.—Te Indianapolis World, WHERE WE DO THE BEST, Some Comparison That Ought to Cause the Negro io Think Seriously —Coun- try vs, the City. Some figures by Census Bureau offi- cials from Virginia reports,a3 a basis of comparison for later census returns, bear out the contention of many south- ern papers that the Negro do better in- dustrially and morally, on the farm than in thecity. It is shown that the farms owned by colored men in 1892 was assessed at 2.74 per cent of all sim- ilar property, and in 1898, 3.62 percent. Here is a relative gainin six yeare of very nearly one third. This satisfae’ tory showing of colored men on the farms of Virginia is not, however, re’ fl.cied by the ownership of realty in the eighteen largest cities of the state. The property owhed by them in the cities in 1892 was 3.14 per cent, apd in 1898 it was 3.4 percent a less relative increase than tnatin the country, In the smaller towns the Negroes did bet: ter than in the ciiies the increase from 1892 10 1898 being from 5 75 to 6.84 per cevt. It is to be noted that the relative ownership of preparty by the colored man is the largestin the small towns being nearly twice as great as that of the race in jarge cities aor among the farms. Taking all forms of real estate including buildings and lands in Vir- ginia it 1s found that the colored man in 1892 possessed 318 per cent of all realty, while in 1898 they possessed 3.70 percent. ‘‘If the colored paop'e main- tain the same relative inerease for the uext century” commented a census of: ficial, “‘ their ownership of realty would be relatively the same as the whites.’ —Exchange. Miss Irene E. Payne of this city, who conducts a model school at Mal- colm, Md., appeared before the Teach~ era’ Association, held at La Plata sey- eral weeks ago, with one of her favorite selections. She is an elocutionist of no mean ability. Miss Payne is now sick and her many friends wieh her a speedy recovery. TO TEST SUFFRAGE LAW. Represen'ative Afro'Americans Meet and Yake Definite Aciionin the Matter. An important conference of Afro- Americans was held here Saturday, at which the testing of the suffrage law legislation of the Southern States, es- | pecially Louisiana, was thoroughly dis- cussed. Among those present were T. Thomas Fortune, uf New York, chairman ofthe executive committee of the National Afro-American Ceuncil; Mr. Jesse Lawson, of New Jersey, chairman of the sub-executive commit: tee; Representative Whiie, of North Carolina; Mr. Thomas L. Jones, of Vir: ginia; Mr. William Calvin Chase, Mr. Edward E, Gooper, Mr. Daniel Mazray, of the Congressional Library, Prof William H. Richards, dean of the law department of Howard University; Prof. Bruce Evans, and others. The conference was not held under the auspices of the National Afro- American Council, but it was decided to indorse the action of the\Council in determining to bring to a fiual test the Constitutionality of the suffrage clauee of the Louisiana corstitution, anda sufficient amount of money was raised to insure the instution of a proper case in Louisiana and to see that it reaches the United States Supreme Court for final adjunction if necessary, | Kesponsible persons in New Orleans | were instructed by telegraphto see that. the purposes of the conference were carried out at one at the expense of the , conference.—The Washington Post, _ A Free Forum, devoted to the Instruction of the Masses on the Social, Economic, Re: ligious, Educational and Busi: nese Issues of the Day, and their relation to the Progress ot the Negro Race. Meets every Sunday afternoon [except sec’ ond 8unday in each month] at Second Bap’ tist Church, 3rd Street, between H and I Sts., northwest. Everybody invited. 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He arose at his usual hour, and late complained of a suffocating feeling. Mrs. Waring immediately summoned Dr. Shadd, the family physician, but Mr. Waring died before medical aid reached him. The deceased came from one of the largest and most prominent families in the country, a people distinguished for high scholarship, and for successful and original pioneer work in behalf of the race. Fewer families can point to a larger line of new places made, and new conditions created for colored people than have been brought about by members of the Waring family. Dr. Waring was appointed to a clerkship in the Sixth Auditor's office of the Treasury Department about twenty-eight years ago, and rapidly rose to one of the highest salaried positions there, where he won and maintained a high reputation for a splendid and noble manhood. He was chaplain of the 102d Michigan colored troops; at one time pastor of the 19th Street Baptist Church, as well as of the Berean Baptist Church, the latter of which he organized. He also created the sentiment for and organized the first colored bank in the country, the Capital Savings Bank of this city, and was its first president. He organized the Industrial Building and Loan Association. Both of the above exist today successful institutions—a monument to his genius and energy. He was a man of unusual scholastic attainments, for his period—possessing a wide and varied fund of information on many subjects—accurate knowledge and at ready command. One incident revealed this. In 1891 Mr. De Land of the Treasury Department, was conducting a large number of examinations for promotion, and clerk after clerk had been sent up to the department but all failed to satisfy the requirements in passing on the examination papers of clerks examined. Finally, Judge Coulter said to Col. M. M. Holland, "Holland, we must have some one who can satisfy those people, whom can we get? All have failed." "Yes, we have got some one," said Col. Holland in his emphatic manner, 'Send up William Waring." Mr. Waring was sent up, and he reviewed the examination papers like a ten-year-old school boy reading his a, b, c's. Mr. Waring sprang from a strong and intellectual stock, which has given a large number of teachers to the race over twenty-five-all in the front ranks of their profession, occupying the best and most responsible positions in pedagogy in their respective localities. Dr. J. H. N. Waring of this city, one of the supervising principals being one of his sons. Rev, Waring held and maintained high ideals in all his relations as a father, husband, citizen and public servant, and his consequent reputation was a source of pride to his family and all who enjoyed his friendship. A widow, two sons, and two daughters survive him. The funeral services were held in the Metropolitan Baptist Church on Monday the 26th. Revs. Robert Johnson, J. Anderson Taylor, W. Bishop Johnson, Walter H. Brooks, W. J. Howard and Rev. Middleton officiating In the absence of Rev. F. J. Grimke, who was in the East and could not be here, Rev. Robert Johnson delivered the sermon. Rev. Dr. Rankin, of Howard University, spoke most appropriately and feelingly, as did Rev. Sterling N. Brown. The large church was crowded, and the floral tributes we appropriate and handsome to a degree. The remains were interred in that beautiful city of the dead Arlington, in the officers' section—an honor conferred by reason of the deceased's official connection with the army during the rebellion. Dr. Rankin's estimate of the worth, character and usefulness of Mr. Waring's career was justly and accurately set forth. A man indeed has not lived in vain who raises, educates and sends forth on high, useful and honorable missions young men and women as he did. BETHEL LITERARY'S SCHEDULE. Some Rich Intellectual Treats in Store for the Patrons of Washington's Historic Society, Bethel Literary and Historical Association is enjoying a season of unexampled prosperity. It is doubtful if any corresponding period since its formation can this society point to a series of literary offerings, so rich in thought, so entertaining in character, or so varied in the method of presenting valuable instruction as has been given by President W. H. Richards in the past season and a half. He has put into this work all the vast resources of a well-stored mind and cultivated taste, and the results he is achieving must be gratifying to him. They are certainly highly appreciated by the public. His labor is a labor of love merely, but he performs it with as much energy, patience and fidelity as if he were in receipt of $1,500 a year as compensation. He is level-headed and wonderfully even tempered—never disconcerted by mishaps or disappointments, never unduly elated by signal triumphs. Men like Prof. Richards are rare, and any community fortunate enough to possess one of his superior qualities should prize him beyond rubies. It is hoped that the electors of Bethel will be able to induce him to serve another term. Following is the highly interesting program announced by Bethel for the next few weeks: March 6.—Address.—Mr. Lewis H. Douglass. March 13.—"Domestic Service." (a) As an Economic Factor—Miss Ella J. Smith, A. M. (b) Its Difficulties—Miss Mattie R Bowen. (c) Its Opportunities—Mrs. Belle M. Howard. W. H. FISHER ..Dyer and Cleaner. 1407 14th St. n. w. Telephone 152 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. 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PRESENT PHYSICIAN He has had 35 YEARS of active Practice of Medicine: Over 35 years of practice of medicine given my testimonial of recommendation, but there is a remedy, the result of which has come under my own disease which has so baffled the medical skill of all ages as Rheumatism for the same. At last we have found it in "5 Drops," manu-neumatic Cure Company, Chicago, Ill. The "5 DROPS," has proven power in Rheumatism, not as a Temporary Reliever, but to a Permanent Cure even in chronic cases. Sometime ago, I had among others several Rheumatic cases under my treatment and pre-ceded for these patients the very best Remedies which I skillfully sent, but without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and was Wonderful Cures, and prescribed it to a few patients who found it from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great older and to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three days after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters they Cured. Among these were a few who had, for a number of years, suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves and on Crutches. They came to my office without Crutches and told they were perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" to "5 Drop" Plasters and this is their testimony to the Swansonomatic Cure Company for their kindness and for the conscientious ing these Wonderful Remedies among suffering humanity, which they any as an acknowledgement. As I have seen the Curative Power of Plasters, in a great many instances, I can Truly recommend them exactly honest and reliable to deal with. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon, Kearney, Neb., Aug. 29, 1899. The most powerful specific known. Free from opiates and perfectly harmed. Relief is usually felt the first night. 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The "5 DROPS," has proven itself wonderful for its curative power in Rheumatism, not as a Temporary Reliever only, but to give a Permanent Cure even in chronic cases. Sometime ago, I had among others several Rheumatic cases under my treatment and prescribed for these patients the very best Remedies which I skillfully selected, but without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and of its Wonderful Cures, and prescribed it to a few patients who found relief from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great number and to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three Weeks after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters they were Cured. Among these were a few who had, for a number of years, been suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves around on Crutches. They came to my office without Crutches and told me they were perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" and to "5 Drop" Plasters and this is their testimony to the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company for their kindness and for the conscientious [TRADE-MARK.] way in which they are placing these Wonderful told me to write to the Company as an acknowl "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters, in a great and also that the firm is perfectly honest and reel SWANSON'S C. A. JACKSON, Physician "5 DROPS" is the most powerful speci tism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Back lessness, Nervousness, Nervous and Neural Weakness, Croup, Swelling, La Grippe, Ma 30 DAYS to enable sufferers to give "5 DR prepaid by mail, for 10 cts. A sard doses) $1.00, 6 bottles for $5. Sold by us and agents. A SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE C D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETAIL CONFECTIONER way in which they are placing these Wonderful Remedies among suffering humanity, which they told me to write to the Company as an acknowledgement. As I have seen the Curative Power of "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters, in a great many instances, I can Truly recommend them and also that the firm is perfectly honest and reliable to deal with. SWANSON'S C. A. JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon, Kearney, Neb., Aug. 29, 1899. "5 DROPS" is the most powerful specific known. Free from opiates and perfectly harmless. Relief is usually felt the first night. It is a positive cure for Rheumatism, Sclatica, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma, Hay Fever, Catarrh, Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Nervous and Neuralgic Headaches, Earache, Toothache, Heart Weakness, Group, Swelling, L Grippie, Malaria, Creeping Numbness, etc., etc. 30 DAYS to enable sufferers to give "5 DROPS" at least a trial, we will send a 25c sample bottle prepaid by mail, for 10 cts. A sample bottle will convince you. Also, large bottles (300 doses) $1.00, 6 bottles for $5. Sold by us and agents. AGENTS WANTED in New Territory. WRITE US TO-DAY. 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As presiding officer of the state senate of New York he has demonstrated abilities as a parliamentarian which have won for him the respect of every member of that body. His uniform courtesy and impartial rulings as president of the senate show him to be a man in whom the elements of justice and fairness are equally balanced. There is no question whatever about Mr. Woodruff's popularity with the masses and the classes; to each and all he is kind hearted, generous, genial, and fully answers to Sir Francis Bailey's description of the true gentleman. He belongs to the aristocracy of nature; to genius, talents, moral worth and public service he renders due honor, caring not whether the claimant for consideration be the son of a president or the son of a peasant; whether he obtained his education in a district school or a university, whether he be of the elect or the lowly. He is a big hearted, high-minded typical American gentleman, who possesses the faculty of making every man with whom he comes in contact socially, feel at his ease—and that is quite an art. Most public men are so full of themselves, so puffed up with their own importance, so carried away with the knowledge that they are clothed with a little brief authority, that ordinary mortals tremble, when in their august presence. Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff does not belong to this latter class of statesmen. He has evidently been a close student of Lord Chesterfield, for certainly no man of his years in national or local politics has more gracious charm of manner than he; not only to those with who he mingles in private social life, but toward those in humble station. Among the colored people Mr. Woodruff is particularly well liked because he has always evinced a desire to accord them fair representation and consideration in politics without reference to their race. The recollection of this kindly feeling on his part, and the practical manifestation of his good will toward the colored people as shown by the exercise of his good offices on numerous occasions, in the appointment of colored men in the public service of New York state, was the reason for the adoption of the following resolutions at a recent dinner of colored republicans in New York City: Whereas, In all of his public official relations, he has treated the colored Republican voters of this State with courtesy and fairness; recognizing that they are properly entitled to consideration in the disposition of offices of honor and emolument, be it therefore Resolved, That we, the colored Republican workers of Greater New York, do heartily endorse Lieutenant Governor or Timothy L. Woodruff for the nomination to the office of Vice President of the United States, and commend him to the Republicans of the country in the full assurance, that, by his spottless character, eminent abilities and high principles, he will be a fit associate for our matchless President during the coming contest in endorsement of an American policy for the American people, and in repudiation of an unsound currency." Certainly no stronger words than are contained in these resolutions could be employed to express the high regard and esteem in which he is held by his THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. colored fellow citizens of the Empire State. Mr. Woodruff is much older than he looks to be. He is a man of a family and has a son 19 years of age now a student at Yale University. He is a man of varied business interests too, and those who are not intimately aware of his truly remarkable process of application and adaptability, the wonder is that he can find any time to devote to politics. The political weather-vane certainly now points to his nomination for the Vice-Presidency. There seems to be no good reason why he should not be chosen, for if ever man possessed the necessary qualifications for the office, he is that man. The Republican party would not only honor him by placing his name on the ticket beside that of William McKinley, in June next, but honor itself in recognizing the great abilities of a vigorous and manly American, who has stamped his personality upon the politics of his state and country, and who has shown by his recent speeches in the West that his knowledge of public affairs is not circumscribed by state lines. He would grace with dignity, and fill with unusual ability, courage, courtesy and impartiality, the office of Vice-President of the United States, and justify by his wisdom of his party and friends for their recognition and reward for splendid public service. JOHN E. BRUCE. 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The Gem of the Antilles Everybody who wishes to better their condition will find that Cuba offers the best opportunities upon this hemisphere. If you have not less than $400 four hundred dollars and interested, see for necessary blanks and enter close (50cts.) rty cents n U. S. postag stamps, to k M. R. Nelson, 26 C Barraconne St., Sant go de Cuba, or Capt Jno. L. Waller, 21 C Posodel Rey Baja, Santi ago de Cuba, J. E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) 11 Congress Street, Albany, N. Y., or E. E. Cooper Colored American, Washington, D. C. Sugar offers an opportunity to make $5000 per annum, for eight years after two years hard labor. V GLOVE EMPORIUM C. H. HIBBERT & CO. 606 Eleventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. GLOVES FROM $1.00 up Tried on and Warranted Capital Savings Bank open from 9 a. m, to 4:30 p.m P. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. President of of The National Afro American Council-a "Warwick" in Zion. A BANNER NIGHT. (Continued from First Page) was full of good points and timely hits. His illustrations were of a character to make his ideas plain and clear to the dullest as well as to the brightest minds in his audience. He made the point that it was the duty of the colored people to concentrate their efforts, the energies and in their money into channels where the race itself would benefitted. By illustrations he showed that the Negro was his own worst enemy from the fact that instead of putting their money into concerns of their own race, they gave it to white people who refused employment to the boys and girls of the race but who readily and willingly accepted the money of the race and built up large and successful institutions from it. His appeal was magnetic and he carried his audience with him. In the middle of his address he was interrupted by Rev. George W. Lee, the pastor of the church, who came in to explain the cause of his absence. Dr. Lee is always eloquent and explained in a five minutes' talk to the audience that his absence was not to be taken as an evidence of any lack of interest in the meeting or in the work of the True Reformers. He said he was a True Reformer himself but that other duties which also demanded that the interests of the race be looked after called him away from the meeting. He was applauded after telling a number of humorous anecdotes. Mr. Kyle wound up his elequent and sensible talk amid loud applause. Mr. C. C. Dixon then introduced Chief J. C. Robertson, who after apologizing for the absence of President Taylor, said that the mission of the True Reformers was so great and its principles and platform so broad that any number of persons might exhaust their information in telling of the good work and yet leave a great deal unsaid. Mr. Kyle's theme was to show the possibilities of the Negro in "combination, concentration and co-operation." Mr. Robertson's theme was to show what had been accomplished by these three agencies through the True Reformers. He in most elegant diction explained that Dr. Brown, the founder, had started the organization with 100 members and $150 in money some eighteen years ago and showed by facts and figures that today the organization known as The Grand United Order of True Reformer is composed of more than 40,000 men, women and children; that the organization had handled more than $5,000,000; that it now had in cash and realty more than $100,000 and that it had paid out more than a THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. half million dollars in death and sick benefits. He explained in detail the different classes of the Organization and showed in a most practical way the methods by which not only the different Fountains, but by which the bank was conducted. In answer to a question he showed how the bank could afford to lend money and how the real estate feature of the bank was making from 25 to 40 per cent. on its investments. A most telling illustration of his was, a few years ago while Mr. Cleveland was President, and when the panic had struck all parts of the country that the white banks of Richmond had refused to advance money to large depositors even for small amounts. He spoke of the fact that the treasurer of the school system of Richmond after having gone to all the white banks in Richmond and was refused by them to advance money to the school teachers, that as a last resort he had gone to the True Reformers' Bank. He telephoned to the company asking for the loan and was told that he could get the money. Thinking, perhaps, that the cashier Mr. R. T. Hill, did not understand him, the superintendent called him up again and repeated his request when he was told by the cashier, Mr. Hill, that he could not only get the amount he wanted but twice that amount if he desired it. (This statement was received with deafening applause). Mr. Robertson then called attention to the fact that discrimination was being heaped upon the colored people everywhere; that in Washington where the colored people constitute one-third of the population, they had little, if any representation in the business world. He spoke of the absence of shoe stores, clothing stores, dry goods stores and other commercial enterprises operated by colored people in Washington, and emphasized the fact that the lack of these enterprises kept young colored men and young colored women who are graduating from our schools every year, out of employment. Then he showed by facts and figures the large amount of money spent by colored people and explained in graphic language what the real mission of the True Reformers was. After recapitulating the work already done, he spoke of its future possibilities and of the fact that its operations extended from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf; that it was the wish of the president, Dr. Taylor, that the magnificent property now owned in this city to be used for the establishment not only of a bank but for other business enterprises. His speech had a most telling effect. Not a person left the audience although it was after ten o'clock when he finished his address. The True Reformers are to be congratulated for sending two such able and eloquent young men as Mr. Robertson and Mr. Kyles to represent it in the absence of its president. The meeting adjourned by taking up a nice collection. Then the officers of the different Fountains of the District, together with the speakers of the evening and a few invited guests adjourned to the True Reformers' Hall, corner 4th and N Sts., north west, where a sumptuous banquet, which was intended for President Taylor, was served, The meeting accomplished much good. The speeches brought to the minds of many of those who were present the necessity of union in a business way on the part of the colored people, and the effect will be lasting andj for HAVE YOU DYSPEPSIA? MISS DADE STEGEMAN, OF CHICAGO. Miss Dade Stegeman, Superintendent of the Chicago North Side Woman's Club, of Chicago, in a recent letter to Dr. Hartman, speaks of Pe-ru-na as follows: "Pe-ru-na has often been used by the members of our club in cases of stomach trouble and general debility—also recently in cases of la grippe, and always with the most beneficial results. I think a great deal of Pe-ru-na—often recommend it to my friends, and am glad to say all who have tried it speak a good word for it." Mrs. Emily S. Carson, Austerlitz, Mich., says: Dr. S. B. Hartman—Dear Sir: I had been troubled with dyspepsia and indigestion for many years, and was very much reduced in flesh. I could not eat anything without the greatest distress afterwards. My food would come up and my stomach became very weak from fasting, as I preferred to go without food rather than suffer the conse- quences. I could get no rest by day nor sleep by night. I tried every remedy advertised for the cure of dyspepsia without the least benefit. At last I got a bottle of Pe-ru-na. I confess I had no faith in it, as I had been so often disappointed; but in a day or so I felt much improved. Food did not distress me as before. I continued its use, and, after using a dozen bottles, I was a well woman. I can eat anything without the good. If the work so auspiciously started out by Dr. Brown years ago and held up by the Order now, and stirred and inspired by the Monday night's meeting is kept up, much good will come to the Order. A. B. least distress, sleep well, and, instead of the living skeleton I was, I am now a healthy, fleshy woman. This was in 1889, and I have continued well ever since. I have not been without your remedy in the house since my recovery. I advise all sufferers to do as I did and be cured. Mr. John F Schmidt says: "Pe-ru-na has saved my life. For five years the best doctors had pronounced me incur- able. I suffered with a complication of diseases—palpitation of the heart, nervousness, weakness and dyspepsia. A few bottles of Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin cured me. Pe-runa cannot be beaten. I give your medicine to Mr. Jno. F. Schmidt, Carthage, Ohio. my children for the various little ailments which annoy little ones, and the result is that they are never sick, but always strong and healthy. I have gained forty pounds since taking Pe-ru-na." So many people have what is called dyspepsia without having the slightest suspicion that catarrh of the stomach is the cause. Such people take pepsin and a thousand other things, vainly hoping to get well. But the catarrh remains, and of course the dyspepsia remains. Pe-ru-na cures these cases permanently by removing the cause, which is catarrh. Pe-ru-na has cured more cases of dyspepsia than any other remedy in the world. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, for a free book. Miss M. J. Poole and Mr. James Porter have opened a ladies' tailoring establishment at 1633 10th St., northwest, where they will give the best services to all their patrons. Give them a call. 10 Negro Farmer's Meeting. Negro Farmer's Meeting. A Tour in the New South and a Few Days at Tuskegee—Dr. Robinson Tells What He Saw and Heard—A Tribute to Tuskegee Tuskegee, Ala., Special.—In certain quarters in this country, the conception is general that the Negro Farmers and Worker's Conference held annually at Tuskegee, is only a "spasmodic gathering of the colored farmers, in the near by vicinity, a kind of picnic," which opinion is erroneous from beginning to end. We are justified in saying that nowhere in the United States is held a more important and race inspiring conference than this Negro Farmer's and Worker's Conference, which calls together once a year the "doers," the "educators," the real thinkers of the representative men and women of both races, to device and execute plans calculated to promote the best interests of the Negro population in this country and more directly to offer a sure solution of the problem as it effects the masses of our race in the Southland Mr. Booker T. Washington, the sole promoter and organizer of this project, is pre-eminently the right man in the right place; he is earnest, conscientious and self sacrificing, not given to sentimentality, but a practical, race loving leader, seriously engaged in bringing about a better feeling among the races, so that here, not in some foreign country, the Negro may give evidence of his right to stay and enjoy the rights of citizenship. The Afro-American throughout the United States believes that Mr. Washington is a sound, safe leader, one in whom confidence is not misplaced, but nowhere is the fact demonstrated more thoroughly than in this town and vicinity where Mr. Washington has chosen to reside and raise his "Ebenezer" for God and the race development. At this year's conference a larger number of distinguished visitors from abroad came than at any preceding conference, among whom were noted several Catholic priests together with others whose names follow, to wit:—President I. M. Burgan, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Tex. Mr. M. B. Thrasher, Westmoreland, N. H. Rev. R. H. Boyd, Secretary National Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn. Rev. P. J. Watson, Beaufort, S. C. Rev. J Francis Robinson. Halifax. Nova Scotia. Mr. W. S. Key, newspaper correspondent, Winthrop, Mass. Mr. M. W. Adams, Dean Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. President W. H. Foster, Jr., Rust University, Holly Springs, Miss Cornellia Brown, Mt. Meigs Institute, Mt. Meigs, Ala., President James B. Dudley, A and M. College, Greensboro, N. C., Rev. O. B. Wilson, President Stillman Institute, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mr. H. W. Sadd, Wapping, Conn Dr. I. B. Scott, Editor Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., Mr Wm. H. Steward, Editor American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., President M. W. Dogan, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, Rev. C. H. Parrish, President Echstein Norton University, Cane Springs, Ky. Mr. A. B. Adams, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. Miss Carrie E. Parkhurst, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. Miss Clara I. Hurlbert, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. Miss Florence E. Bedford, Springboro, Ohio. Mr. L. L. Ivey, Macon, Miss. President Joseph A. Booker, Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark. Mrs Isabel C. Barrows, newspaper correspondent, Washington, D. C. Miss Gertrude Jacobs, newspaper correspondent, Boston, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mass. Dr. A. B. McClellan, Surgeon Chief, Hospital for Nurses, Charleston, S.C. Mr. S. B. Davis, Editor The Athens Clipper, Athens, Ga. Mr. R. L. Smith, President Farmer's Improvement Society, Oakland, Texas The first thing in order was President Booker T. Washington's address, a few extracts from which we give here: "We come together to compare notes. Before the war only three could come together without the presence of the white maa. Now we can get and accept from the other. We can get encouragement and inspiration. But the Conference will not be much to us except as we can get something we can carry back to our homes." At the conclusion of the address then an old fashioned Methodist experience meeting followed, when the farmers told of their success or failure during the year. One lady, a widow, from Henry County, said she was a cook in a private family for 20 years, by strict economy had saved her earnings; she bought three lots, which grew in value, sold two, and built a six room house on the other, furnished it from bottom to top and move in it. She went into the money loan business, and now holds mortgages on several farm owned by men, on which she is paid 15 per cent. She was applauded. This is only one of the many remarkable stories told at that conference, surpassed only by the Hon. J. C. Leftwich, of Montgomery County, who delivered the closing address of the Conference. Mr. Leftwich is building up a town of his own, called the Klondike. in wich he is the only official from sheriff down to postmaster. He has the ambition ta own 1500 acres of land Before adjurnment Hon. R. L. Smith, of Texas, offered the following series of resolutions which was unanimously adopted by Conference: 1. More and more, as a race, we feel that we are to work out our destiny through the slow and often trying processes of natural growth rather than by any easy, sudden, or superficial method; and while we are trying to make our selves worthy citizens we ask the patience and good will and appeal to the sense of justice of our white friends. 2. We desire to reaffirm what we have advised in previous years that, while not overlooking our rights as citizens, it should still be our main concern to use our energy in continuing to secure homes, better schools, a higher degree of skill, and Christian character, and in the practice of industry and economy. 3. We believe that the race is making slow but sure progress, and we are glad to note the growing interest of the best southern white people in our elevation as shown by the various conferences, held by them, for the discussion of the race problem. 4. We would call attention to the fact that our people charged with crime, and in southern prisons, have, as a rule, little or no education, and largely without industry and moral training. 5. We believe that the openings in the South for employment, especial in the direction of skilled labor, were never greater than now. 6. We urge all to become tax-payers and to promptly pay their taxes, to keep out of the courts, to cease loafing on the streets, and in public places; and to prepare to do well the work which the best interests of the community demand. Thursday's session was known as worker's day where the following subjects, were taken up and freely discussed by both the white and black delegates among whom there were none more prominent than Prof. Dubois of Atlanta University. viz: What has thirty five years of Freedom done for the Negro? As a property holder. 2. As a scholar. 3. As a man. The remaining day was devoted to the Y. M. C. A., under Mr. Hunton. Faithfully yours, J. FRANCIS ROBINSON. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES. 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. HOSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST., AND 235 PA. AVE. N.W EUROPEAN PLAN. 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Last Thursday a luncheon given by him to Hon. George H. Jackson, of Cincinnati an ex-member of the Ohio legislature, the meteoric T. Thomas Fortune of New York, and Robert Harlan of Cincinnati was Lucullian in its completeness. The plethoric purse of the multi-millionaire epicure could have furnished nothing better or more palatable. The suceulent blue point oyster found a companion in Duff Gordon Sherry, an appetizer for the clarified consomme served in dainty china. Planked shad—the Potomac's famous product-artistically garnished and the first of the season, broiled squab tender and tasteful as the accompaniment of current jelly. Hot house tomatoes with mayonnaise dressing, toothsome salads and numerous side dishes, rum omelet nestling amid the blue flames of the Jamaica import, a duplicate of the "piece de resistance" that helped to make Chamberlain's reputation. The extract of the "clustered spheres of wit and mirth" sparkling as the conversation was, served with each course, and when French coffee and cigars brought to a close an occasion long to be remembered, the guests by unstinted praise and the destruction wrought, fully attested their appreciation of the host. A source of general satisfaction was the excellent service given by Messrs. Gaskins and Gaines, the colored restauranturs, who are rapidly building up a reputation at their Eighth street place of business as expert caterers capable of serving the very best in the very best manner. Mr. Cooper is a Western product with a true understanding of genuine Southern hospitality, and when he has his friends around the mahogony, it is a source of mutual enjoyment and pleasant memories. AMICUS. HONORED IN ENGLAND. The Hon. Francis Bryce Commends Mr. Washington's Book. House of Commons, London, Eng. February 7th, 1900. Dear Mr. Washington-I thank you cordially for the copy of your book which has just reached me. I shall read it with the greatest interest and am sure I shall learn much from it. That which I have heard from you here in England leads me to believe that I shall also-so far as I venture to express an opinion-find myself in accord with your views. Social, moral and intellectual progress are the first things it seems to me-for your people to aim at. The rest will come in the train of these. And industrial training seems to me one of the best roads to social and moral progress. With most earnest wishes for the success of the work of your institute, I am, Very faithfully yours, JAMES BRYCE, To Mr. Booker T. Washington. Bishop Alexander Walters, of Jersey City, N. J., spent a few days in the city this week with friends and looking after the interests of the Quadrennial Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church, which will be held in this city in June. The Bishop is looking well and as chipper as ever. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Harry Shepard, of St. Pau Minn., the official stenographer of the Great Northwestern Railroad, who has been a guest at the Southern Hotel in this city, left for his home in the West last Tuesday. Mr. Shepard has been appointed by the Paris Exposition Committee to assist Mr. T. J. Calloway, Special Superintendent of the Negro Exhibit, to take photographic views showing the progress of the race in this country. In company with Mr. Calloway, he visited many points of interest in the South. He spent a week in Washington taking views, and his work will make a magnificent showing for the race. Mr. Shepard is a remarkable man and an artist of the firstclass. He is a member of the Northwestern Photographers' Association and was awarded the highest prize at the Tennessee Centennial. He made many friends while in this city. Photographs. One Extra water color Photo, framed in gold frame. 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Mickens, took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday evening at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. B. Hardy officiating. The literary meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Y. M. C. A. was held at the Association rooms last Thursday night, Mrs. Mary O. Kelser presiding. The debate, resolved, "That Poverty is a greater producer of Crime than Ignorance" was very instructive and interesting. Miss Lizzie Coles and Mr. Ernest B. Allen held the affirmative and Miss Annie Bryant and Mr. George W. Lawson the negative. The attendance at the Sunday evening men's meeting was very large last Sunday, every seat in the room being taken. The subject for next Sunday's Bible study is "Sowing the Seed." A large attendance is expected. An informal reception was given at Zion Hall last Friday night by the members of the Central Relief Association. The viands spread on that occasion were fit to serve a king, and all present went away feeling abundantly satisfied for having been present. Mr. John L. Hayes, the president, deserves great credit for his untiring efforts in the work. Miss M. E. White of Staunton, Va., instructor in Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C., is visiting in the city the guest of Miss Bettie James on Preston avenue. Lawyer J. L. Curtis of Chicago, stopped over in the city enroute from Raleigh, N. C., where he went to attend the funeral of his father. He was accompanied by his mother and younger Thurman, who will remain in the city some time, when they will leave for Chicago. Lawyer B. E. Carter of Keystone, W. Va., stopped over this week enroute from Washington, D. C. where he went to look after legal claims. Messrs. Alfred Brooks, Wm. H. Noble-John Anderson and Edward Anderson left last week for Hot Springs, Va. Messrs. Sandy and Brazil Bryant formerly of this city but now of Washington, D. C., were in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. A. C. Mabrey, undertaker, upholsterer and furniture repairer was confined to his room last week with a slight attack of the grippe. The American can be had at Pollard and Noble's or from A. F. Angel at the University. The Lincoln Night School The closing exercises of the Lincoln night school, which took place at Lincoln building 'Second and O streets, see. Monday evening of last week were unusually interesting. The program consisted of musical and literary selections. The following numbers were rendered: Instrumental solo "Guard Mount." Miss Minnie Lucas; Essay "Measure of Man," Mr. Charles Jenkins; Vocal solo, "Angel's Dream," Miss Morris; recitation "Take away the Cup," Miss Willis; vocal solo, "The Girl I love in Sunny Tennessee," Miss Katherine Ware; reading "Chalmilion" Miss Elyira Robinson; ballad "I love," Miss Virginia Brown; chorus "My Country tis of Thee," school. At the conclusion of this, ice cream and cake were served to the pupils and their many friends. 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Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and pimples from the face without harm to the skin. Direction and preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $2.00, C. O. D., or send money order. Packed so that no one can know contents except the receiver. THOMAS B. CRANE, 122% W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. FOR SALE An elegant ladies' bicycle Stern make,'99. The best American make Price $75.00. Can be bought cheap by applying at this office at once. It is brand new and in the box as it came from the factory. Call or address 459 C st. n. w. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 20 years of 30, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur a year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid to Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cent per month. Tually, January and July. The amount monthly benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, or all member a life member. After paying dues of the stock will pay the member's dues, and. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per account to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of 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 aud taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership. Should said member may take his ten shares of stock on $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 20 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 $0 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, said semiannually, January and July. The monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made a member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. THE LITTLE GUITARIST This Department fur- style and prices write B and E (classes and 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 worn and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and E Classes admit a membership, male benefits. B Class Policies are as follows: CLASS B TAB Ages. Joining 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. 3 50 E Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAB Ages. Joining 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 This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. B and E (classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class Polltings are as follows: Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 43 45 to 50 years. 3 25 140 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 years. 3 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 3 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 8 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Pald 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 of payments of three mo The balance of an senses will go to the If dues are paid a and his full proportion made his own collecte self-supporting, and th to collect. You will readily se to meet once or four t Life nefits.-The Stock in two shares of per cent, or one of life, they may take period of time. Members of Class year of their member Stock, and secure a lo bership, in either one member in health, as Remember that the applicant is benefited as s The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st o The balance of annual dues remaining to the cases will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for If dues are paid annually in advance, the me d his full proportion of annual dues. By the l de his own collector, thereby making the me f-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 two shares for each year of their me 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 tak 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 one 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. from 10 cents and upw In 1893 this was the depositors during the This Department n of the necessity of ha organization, and to f farms, 3; dwellings, 2 from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1893 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12; farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its 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 Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a speciality of high-class work. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. mountains are composed of males and females, sound in character. When joining the Order through Conventions, persons of age; when joining the Fountain by application person complete. Ten Fees.—From 14 to 20 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Are 35 or 50 cent per month. Taxes are 80 cents and July. The annual monthly dues secure the his-hip. 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 8 and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on dues to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividends, taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Faults 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 misfolio 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 spot ments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shoot within the first year, $24.50; after the first year to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively monthly dues purchase the highest weekly she Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly of 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as a decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid seme and July. The child is allowed to purchase fi 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. gent furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of write for price list. 4 CLASSES. Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secu- cles are as follows: CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. A $2 50 $200 00 $2 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 3 25 140 00 3 25 115 00 3 50 90 00 3 50 65 00 Classes are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. A $5 00 $500 00 $5 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 6 00 350 00 1 But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is billed, ifues of either of the above named Classes may be divided the months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member, the purchase of Bank Stock for sald member. Said annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent portion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment collector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be only see that the members of either one of these classes four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet—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 on 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. 15. 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 monies on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. More held subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection was the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks were The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March, 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 8, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 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 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. rent manages and controls the property of the organization of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the 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. er is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Press a first-class job department, and makes a specialty BEN TILLMAN. For The Colored American. Hi, Mr. Ben ob "Pitch fork" fame! Dey say dat Tillman is yo' name. Jes' stop now in yo' mad 'career' An' some truf from dis Nigger hear! Is it a fak dat you does come From de state dat Haynes once called home? South Carolina ebber since birth Sent men to Congress of great worth: Its' hard to b'hirbe, but I guess true, De state went crazy an' sent you Kase from yo' acts an' foolish tork Your right work is to use de "Fork." You "Pitch," rear, toss, cuss an' wrangle, English you does awful mangle, Wid no thought nor idea bigger Dan to crush an' cuss de "Nigger." When a spirit to make you does try, You alius makes yo'self to lie; Now you seys to "suffrage pure," De "Nigger" is a "menaer sure." Den seys "Purists" stuff de boxes Which prubes dem, de impure foxes. Den wid "Pitch fork" elerquence gran You 'gin jobs at de "Nigger" man. Saz, den you "Bulldoze," shoot an' main An' den declares, you "Aint ashame!" Pears like you is some kind ob beast, Sens "mens woe" seems to you a feast. Den you sez wes' bought an' sole; Ebber sens you, our fathers stole Our habits, life an' form of thought Hab been to us, by your untaught. To South Car'linian libin, slain, Yo record is on dem, a stain, Yo folks, if bad as you's painted Will go to hell dough dey's sainted. For de Lawd will not make him whole Who kills ambition in a soul For sure, if you say, de state Is agonizin soon an' late. Thinkin' no means of of too great pain To place de "Nigger" back again In bondage of a wusser kind, An' take all manhood from his mind. Sure, dere kin be no odder doom Dan dat, w'en deys comes to de tomb— But "Pitch" yo "Fork," "Til-man's" no more An' dip yo' hand's in "Nigger" gore. Yo' ain gwine stop de ocean's tide Nor yet de "Nigger's" progress hide! Regardless of yo' assertions, If yo' cusses an' aspersions. De "Nigger who you now despise Has got his face turned to de skies; An' will not stop his onward way, Dough "All Hell jug and bid him stay." All dose rules an' laws you'se makin' Which the de 'Niggers' rights is takin' De sham' justice, de legal wrong, Defeats its purpose, makes him strong. For, as Hannibal climbed de heights, Or de stars shine out ob nights, So will he hold his course stead fast, Through evils dark shine out at last. RICHARD E. TOOMEY, Merit Rewarded, The St. Luke's choir showed its deep appreciation of Mr. Thomas Johnson's long and faithful services to that organization by a most graceful testimonial in the shape of an elegant pair of gold ouff buttons and an ice cream reception last Monday evening. Miss Virgie Ross made the presentation to which Mr. Johnson responded most feelingly. Those present were: Mesdames Eugene Brooks, Lucretia Kelly, Augusta Braxton, Hudson, Misses Virgie Ross, Flossie Murray, Nettie Murray, Viola Collier, Mattie Reynolds, Louise McKinney, Daisy Coston, Martha Cromwell, Bessie Kelley, Jennie Kelley, Guida Shepherd, Emly Harper, Marion Wheeler, Helen Jones, Emma Smith, Louise Smith, Messrs. C. 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No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. (Continued from 2d page.) possessor of a copy, and at the time that I received mine there were quite a number of my regiment secured them. Every one spoke in the highest of terms of the work, and I could not say enough, but at times my reticence was my greatest eloquence, fearing that I might spoil a good thing. At the present I am not quite ready to hand anything ever to the world, but I hope not always to be selfish about my limited experience. Quite a number of my friends have as unto yourself prevailed pon me to the same, and hope sometime in the future to produce something on the military. If at any time when we shall have gotten settled and our regiment mobilized again, shall I be able to do anything that will be of service to you in making a disposition of the work, you have my assurance that I will do it. Hope you futher and continued success. Still you should not expect so very much from me as my pen at the present time is my sword. O, yes Johnnie, about your very kindly mention to me in your letter of November 11th, 1898, wherein you quote the expression of some of my acquaintances as to the reason that I had not received a commission in the service before I did. That cause may have had something to do it, but I fail to see wherein it was the true and real cause Still in their kindly expression, I will give them the benefit of the doubt and allow them to have it their way, but I am of the opinion that I knew a little more about the facts of the case than any of them, as it so closely concerned me. If that were the case it could not have always been the case, for I have the commission now, and it is signed by William McKinley, President of the United States of America. I would be almost willing to state those same people have not been able to secure a commission in the service nor any other position equally good. If they were the people who had come from the West and had spent days and nights with me on the western prairie chasing the Indian, I'd be willing to wager, that they were the self same people who drank the most of my liquor. I have never placed any particular restraint upon myself in any of my wants, so long as I was able to secure them, and I don't know that I have ever gone to any very great extreme in anything. Still my boy, we do not always see ourselves as others see us, and it is left for us to profit by their criticisms whether they be favorable or unfavorable. At the present time on somewhat your plan at the time of the writing of your letter, using no liquors of any description neither smoking, and in fact I believe that I have or am fastly approaching the point wherein it is quite evident to me that seriousness is the best wisdom, a good conscience the best estate and temperance the best physician. My life has been a rather plain and open one, having but a few secrets, and making it a point throughout that what I was not ashamed for my God to know, I was never backward about it being brought to light before many. Kindly remember me to all the boys when you see them, especially Curry, Hoss, Ogden, Golar, King and I repeat it—to them all. This communication has been written by jerks, and at no sitting have I had the time to do more than to express some few bald facts, but I will endeavor to write you a letter when we shall have gotten on the island, and have more time for reflection. Hoping you success in all your un- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. dertakings, and that I may knowsomething in the near future to communicate concerning our operations. I am truly your old friend and classmate, E. B. JOHNSON, 2nd Liet. 49th Inf. U. S. V. Co. I 49th Inf. Manilla. P. I. UNC REUBEN ON POLITICS. He Wants to Know the Status of the Negro, and Lectures Euphemia Kirk. Yaller Gum X Roads, near Bill Jones Feather Foundry Feb'y 21, 1900.—Mistah Editur Sah, Mah son Mose have jist don read me a peece in yo papur called de Lessons ob de times wich is hot goods lemme tell you, an' metes my apobation exactly. I isnt got no eddycation but I'se got a right smaht hoss sens an' a few dollars at it takes hoss sense to git. I 'grees wid you 'bout makin dese heah white politicianers show deir hans. We knows ouah inimies an' how dey feels, an' whut dey's up to, but de 'tickler pint are whar is ouah frens an' who am dey? Indurin fle wah we knowed 'at Chawles Sumby, Hinry Wilsing, Thad Stevings, Zephaniah Chandlee, Fed Douglass an' all o' dem ole time 'publicans was wid us an' dat dey nebber 'xerted us in de 'our ob danger. But who's wid us now, whar am dey, whut dey naims and what dey doing fer to 'zerve ouah suppo't? Dats de question at I wants to know. I got fo' wotes in my fambly an deys all good 'publican wotes—pervided dar' ill be eny good 'publicans to wote for at de time dey will be needed. Dees yo feel me? Eny 'publican in Congress 'at wont wote again dis heah linching bizness ats tarrifying de niggahs all thu de South ought to be hung up in de walley of perlitical obscurity whurever de Nigro wote have de power to do it, dats all. You ax shill we lede trumps er beg? Now heahs whar yo catch me. I bin playin kyards fer nigh onto thirty yeah an' mah 'sperience are somewhat wauable. 'Plying to yo question lemme say dat it aint nebber wise fer to beg wen yo' is got de trump kyards in yo hand, env pofeshinal will tell yo' dat. The Nigro holes de trump kyards in dis heah gain in every close congressional deestrick in dese newnited states whar he am de balance of powah. Darfor it behooves him for to lead an' to xamine he kyards close fo' he call de han' ob de buckra. Am yo' follerln me? Consiquintly hince darfor we mus' git together an' play dis gain propah kase dar's big intrusts at stake. Jes let de Honorables know 'at we means bizness in dis preserdential yeah of grace an' dat dey can come to Congress agin ef dey'll come ouah way. Aint dat fair? Deres annudder little matter wat I wants to spoke of an' dat is, dat dat new ooman at writ dat piece in yo' las weeks papur 'pears to be mitey brash, an somewhat ob a puzzle. She say she aint neether ole ner young, good lookin ner ugly, marrit ner single. Naim o de Lawd! what kind ob a female ooman is she? I wish you'd please to make her stop callin we men naims an I'll rede her peces. She said in her fust peece dat men wuz Sinics. Now dats a scan'lous naim to call a man of fambly, and I hopes dis lady at 'pears to be like Mekisidek—widout beginning er end ob days will be a little keerful in her future marks about de male sect. 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J. ave. and G n. w.; M. ; MACKALL BROS., 828 H st. n. e. Neely, B & Elliott, 1608 14th st., Hurlebaush, 14th & V st assin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts. owing list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED house for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed air shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. press prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertiseem HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Realers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: Sh st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. NIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON th and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE. 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT MANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w. ; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I. n. w.; ACKER ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. TTTS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and 755 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st. or. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, Penn. ave and 18th st. w.; BRONAUGB, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st., s. e. st., Huriebaush, 14th & V sts., n. w., McGlue, 4th s., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. end take to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. 853 Broadway. New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement 2 bottles, $1.60. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE- SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w; GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 18th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. MERTZ, 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E sts. s. e.; TSCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st.; CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, Penn. ave and 18th st.; BRAOE, 30th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGE, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st., s. e. Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14th st. Hurlebush, 14th & V sts. n. w., McGlue, 4th & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. $1.00——ONLY——$1.00 ```markdown ``` HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous "School History of the CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American. The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles Roosevelt, and man of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Cutan Women Cavalry.—The Army.—The Poet, Paul Lawrence "unber"—Eddie" Se outwitten the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who money to make it good. Every Brimful of New and Interesting Readies to e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the War, with a FINE PICTURE of AGUINALDO, his headquarters nia, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the mand of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world, Little." Mailed Free. Author of the Famous "School History of the Ninjas—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by the Navy, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at which knocked over the block house and saved the Roosevelt, and many fighting tribute to McKinley, Miles Roosevelt, and many soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Anthony Ciseros, and the Cutar Women Cavalry.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence 'unbar' "Eddie" Sevoy, the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has make it good. Image Brimful of New and Interesting Reading. One engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the life of a FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Image Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the soldier the American Army, who said the fighting of the war was "without a parallel in the history of the world." called Free. us "School History of the Negro Race." At the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Titlingo.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill- ley, Miles Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Sukan Women Cavairy.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence "unbar" "Eddie" Sevoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's new and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half half soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American AGUINALDO, his headquarters a Filipino lady of Ma- philipinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- y, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill.—The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Cuban Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence "unbar"—Eddie" Seyvoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half to e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippines and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy E. A. JOE Corner West and Lenoir Streets, percentage. Send for copy of book and Agency E. A. JOHNSON West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON seets, Raleigh, North Carolina. -THE- Adams House Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh, North Carolina. T. D. Welch. 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Doctor Moten's success has, by the masterly manner in which she has presented the case to the people of the District, been phenominal. She has collected and had paid in through her efforts and credited to the District of Columbia for Miss Howard $109, which purchased 27,250 votes and insures the success of our representative in being a winner. Miss Howard stands third on the list of 100 candidates. --- A grand birthday reception was given at the residence of Mrs. Alverta Miller 31 Hanover street, in honor of her daughter Miss Bessie Miller. The following were guests: Misses Lena Smith, Marie Jordan, Mary Overton, Rebecca Harris, Rose Johnson, Manda Mason, Lizzie Clark, Blanch Howard, Estella Bingemin, Mamie Johnson; Messrs. George Curn, Samuel Gaskins, John Cheeks and J. Clark. --- The Promenade concert by the Aeolian Mandolin Club at Odd Fellows' Hall recently was a complete success and the event of the season. How well this splendid organization is appreciated was evidenced by a crowded house It was a fitting recognition both of the merit of the club and a grateful testimonial to an organization whose services have long been at the disposal of charitable and worthy objects. It is always a genuine pride and pleasure to do tribute to such an intelligent and progressive body of young ladies and gentlemen. Too much cannot be said of Dr. W. P. Napper its energetic manger whose indefatigable labors are largely responsible for the club's success. Tuesday evening February 27th, a pretty hop was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lewis, 1610 3rd street, n. w. The hop was under the management of Misses M. E. Janifer, Katie and Clara West, Smith and Burke. The hop was quite a success, and was participated in by a party of twelve ladies and gentlemen. After dancing till twelve o'clock, the party repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous supper was served. Miss Cropper and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis did everything to make it pleasant for their young guests. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "Black Mammies" and "Nigger Tom" are always acceptable to the white man. They appeal to his sympathy. "Black Mammies" leading white children as a "passport" can get identical as well as equal accommodations on steamboats and railways by virtue of the position of a servant; but the black man, and black woman—man and woman by virtue of their morals, intellect, religion and wealth—these must be denied equal accommodations lest they be regarded as man.—Mobile (Ala.,) Press. Mrs. M. O. P. Hoffler of 12th street, assisted by Mrs. Mack, entertained a few friends with cards Monday evening. A bountiful repast was served. You can dress your hair in the latest fashionable style easily and safely with the original Ozonized Ox Marrow, (copyrighted) as it is perfectly harmless and never fails to make kinky hair straight pliable and beautiful. Imitations won't do it. 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You will find it luck to consult this christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never falls. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. 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I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do, Mrs. Mary Miller. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and weil. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. Miss success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Plies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheumatism just discovered, not a lin ment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Absolutely Painless Extracting. 15 MARYELOUS MEDIUM. mrs. Bray Miller, South Plainfield, N. J. DR SHEA TUXEDO So busy we haven't had much time to talk about those new Spring Fancy Vests, but they are selling themselves, and if you'll come in and look at them today you'll want to buy. D. J. Kaufman, 1007 Pa. ave. A P 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. 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Look out for the Grand Star Concert at Berean Baptist Church, Tuesday. March 27th. A rich and rare program will greet all who may take advantage of the opportunity. Rev. J. H. Dailey, of the People's Congregational Church, has resigned his pastorate of that church. Rev. Dailey has been with this church since its organization and has held aloft the Christian banner. When ready to buy your spring furnishings, hats, shirts, collars, cuffs, ties, etc., in fact any thing and every thing for man's wear, inspect the new stock of John R. Peak, 1421 New York Ave., and you will buy and never regret it. Mr. William A. Potter, Sr., the well-known and capable caterer, is now splendidly located at 618 So. 13th St., Philadelphia, where he is prepared to serve his friends and the public in first-class style, with everything pertaining to the catering business. Class No.4, of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, has established a fund to replenish the school library with appropriate books. At an early date class officers will be elected, and arrangements made by which the books can be secured. This class is composed of girls from 12 to 16 years and is to be complimented for this wise attempt. Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, delivered THE CLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. a very able discourse last Sunday entitled "Will a man rob God?" Before concluding his remarks he earnestly pleaded that every Christian use all talents and all accomplishments to glorify the Omnipotent. Unless this is done, claimed the speaker, we are robbing God. The audience was quite large and appreciative. Messrs. I. J. Edwards and Joshua N. Anderson are now sole proprietors of the well known and popular McKinley Hotel at 489 Missouri Ave., opposite Pennsylvania Depot. They intend making this finely situated hostelry the best of its kind in the city, and their friends, acquaintances and the traveling public are patronizing them in a most satisfactory manner. Prof Thos J. Calloway, agent for the Negro exhibit in Paris, left for New York with his wife and two children and took the steamer on Wednesday for Paris. He was accompanied to New York by Mr. Daniel Murray and others The first annual reception to the Mixologists Club took place at Grand Army Hall on Pennsylvania avenue last Monday evening. The Monumental Orchestra enlivened the occasion with sweet music while the buffet was kept busy. The attendance was large and the affair was highly successful. DO YOU NEED MONEY? 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. 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. --- BEFORE CHRISTOPHER ENG. RICHMOND, VA. AFTER RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straight reverns 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 whe it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race. Because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND STRIGHT soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest head. Now when ever a genuine article appears the market. Of course the colored people had no way tell that they were being tooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money provided you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to all we claim for them. Ozono will positively take kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Curley, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will care cure your head of all itching, worrying, running scalp diseases, Eezema, 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 testimonials. We've not space to publish Rev. B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writer: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page. Blacksburg writer: 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. Chilblaine, 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 so his Braddes, Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderat- use of them ever cause a headache. He has an array of ever so many standards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his cellars and warehouse. Remember the ```markdown ``` Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Unredeemed Pledges For Sale. Afflicted and unfortunate afflictors from Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, Variocole, st. send for Sworn Testimonial and Book "Truth" to Prof G. F. THEEL, M. B., 604 North Sixth St. Philadelphia, Pa. Positively the only specialist in the United States are even though the most celebrated falsist failed. Press notice to 604 29-9-69.