The Colored American
Saturday, March 31, 1900
Washington, D.C.
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The COLORED American
A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER
Library of Congress
VOL. 8. NO. 1
A MODERN CINCINNATUS.
The Story of Editor Johnson's Life Reads Like a Romance-A Powerful and Popular Candidate for the Bishopric.
The subject of this sketch was born a slave in Georgetown, S. C., Oct. 10, 1857. Here he received his early training from public and private tutors until his 14th year. At 13 he joined the A. M. E. church, was apprenticed to learn the printers trade at 14, was converted at 15 and licensed to preach in his 20th year. From 1877-78 he attended the South Carolina University at Columbia. From 1874-80 he studied theology and select branches at Howard University, Washington, D.C. In 1880 he joined the South Carolina Conference, was stationed at Spartanburg where he repaired the church and increased its membership. Transferred to Philadelphia Conference in 1831, and and stationed at Morris Brown and Oxford consecutively while completeing his college course at Lincoln University. Took Bachelors Art's degree and Elder's order in 1883. Same year transferred to New England Conference, matriculated in post-graduate department, school of theology and expression Boston University, doing double duty as student and pastor at Chelsea and Cambridge until the spring of '86. While here he pastored at Chelsea and Cambridge, raising and leaving funds for the erection of present church at former place.
After teaching at Allen University as short while, he was assigned to the educational and ministerial work in Tennessee by Bishop Turner in '86 For three years he served as Presiding Elder of Memphis district and educator until transferred to Hot Springs, Ark., where he pastored Visitor's Chapel for two years, adding to its prestage, increasing its membership and renovating and beautifying its buildings, from this point he was assigned to the Pine Bluff district from which he was elected Editor of the Christian Recorder in '92 at Philadelphia and re-elected by an enlarged majority by the General Conference in '86 at Wilmington, N. C.
Under his administration as editor Dr. Johnson has made the Recorder what it was never before according to the testimonials of numerous judges including its former editors. Leading journalists such as the editors of the New York Advocate, The Independent, The Alabama Christian Advocate. The Manchester (England) Guardian, etc., testify to its standing and excellence and to the ability and resourcefulness
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of its editor. In the face of the odds he has to combat against the testimonial is well deserved.
The literary worth and labors of Dr Johnson are marked for variety, value and scope. They deal largely with matters of interests to his race and church. His best works are: "Dixie," "An Appeal to Phillip the Sober," "God's Image in Ebony,"—(all unpublished race novels;) "Elementary Psychics," "The Divine Logos," "How to get on" and "The Preacher. His lectures on "African Emigration," "The Ideal Woman," "Sparks From Allen's Anvil" "The Sphynx Riddle as Applied to the Negro Problem," "Alcoholism," "Nature and Power of the Imagination," and "The Black Man's Burden," etc., have been highly favored with flattering notices from the press and general public. His papers before the World's Religious Parliament on "Colored Men in Journalism;" before Quarto Centennial Anniversary of African Methodism in Arkansas on "The Mission of the A.M.E. church to the Darker Races of the Earth;" before Literary Congress on Hostile Environment Disguised Bless
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Lincoln Corps of Baltimore Entertains.
Lincoln Corps No. 13, of Department of Maryland, honored Mrs. Julia Mason Layton of this city, by entertaining her on Monday evening. She was met at the depot by a delegation and escorted to the home of Mrs. Job where they had Past Dept. President Mrs. Butchta, as the guest of Mrs. Layton, and several other Department officers (all white). A bounteous repast was served in the cosy dining room of this typical Southern hostess. After tea they repaired to the Post Hall on Saratoga street where the comrades and members of Lincoln Corps and a host of friends awaited their special guest. Dushane Corps (white) who entertained Mrs. Layton last year were out in a body to greet her also. She gave an excellent paper on the W. R. C. and G. A. R. work. Excellent music enlivened the occasion. Ices, cake and chocolate were served, and at 10.45 they escorted Mrs. Layton to the depot and urged her to come again soon. This Corps even paid Mrs. Layton's fare to Baltimore.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
DOINGS IN ALBANY.
The Philomathian Lodge Reception—A Most Successful Affair—Music and Eloquence in Evidence.
Albany, N. Y., Special—The Fifty-six anniversary of the Philomathian Lodge No. 712, G. U. O. of O. F. was held at Eilecker Hall, Broadway, Thursday evening, March 15. The ball was preceded by a short musical and literary program.
1. Overture, orchestra. 2. Piano sole, Miss Mary Dorsey. 3. Solo—"Magnetic Waltzing," Miss D. Hunter. 4. Recitation—"A Flight for Life." Miss 8. Freeman 5. Solo—"Holy City," Mr. A. C. Kelly. 6. Solo—"You Will Miss Your Mother when She's Gone," Mr. E Thompson. 7. Song—"Blest be the Tie," by the Order.
After the musical and literary exercises the grand march was led by Mr. Samuel Bush and lady when the floor was cleared for dancing Miss Mary Dorsey who appeared second on the program, gave a piano solo which was exquisitely and artistically rendered. She was followed by Miss Delilah Hunter, of Watervliet, N. Y., who sang most beautifully a soprano solo which won her the plaudits of the appreciative audience, and sustained her reputation as a vocal artist. The applause she received must have been gratifying to her, for it was as generous and well meant as that bestowed on other talented people who took part in the exercises. Mr. Andrew Kelly, of Troy, N. Y., a baritone soloist, sang the "Holy City" very acceptibly. Miss Sadie Freeman, Albany's charming elocutionist, gave recitation which was favorably received, and she received a generous share of applause.
The last number on the program was a solo entitled "You'll Miss Your Mother When She's Gone," by Mr. Edward Thompson, of Elmira, N. Y., who is a musical composer. He is the author of a very beautiful, sentimental song entitled "Do Not Forget," which he dedicated to the late Rev. Thomas K. Bleecher, and which has enjoyed a large sale. The song is published by Frank Harding's Music Publishing House, New York. Mr. Thompson's rendition of "You'll Miss Your Mother" was very affecting, and many persons in the audience were visibly effected. He sings with a great deal of expression and feeling. He was roundly applauded at the conclusion of the song which was one of the features of the evening's entertainment.
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AN EDITOR DINED
The Wizard of the Race's Leading Newspaper, the Guest of a Solid Set-A Feast of Reason and a Flow of Soul.
Saturday evening, March 24, 1900, Mr. E. E. Cooper, editor of The Colored American was tendered a banquet by the following gentlemen: Hon. Geo. H. White, Hon. J. W. Lyons, Mon. H. P. Cheatham, Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, Hon. J. Milton Turner, Hon. John P. Green, Mr. Robert Harlan, Prof. W. H. Richards, Editor W. C. Chase, Mr. John H. Paynter, Mr. R. S. Smith, Mr. Leon Turner, Mr. W. T Montague, Mr. Chas. E. Hall, Prof. R. H. Terrell, Mr. D. B. McCarey, Mr. H. C. Tyreon, Mr. M. West, Mr. Fred W. Hedge.
Fillet de Boeuf with Mushrooms,
French Peas, Stewed Tomatoes.
Lettuce with Tomato Salad.
Lettuce With Tomato Salad.
Roquefort Cheese, Bent's Crackers.
Roman Punch. Maccaroons.
Cigars.
The caerer, the florist and the chef de cuisine gave simple evidence of their admirable menu decorations and gastronomic completeness which marked the occasion. Merris, Gaskins and Games served the affair in the dining hall of their restaurant "The Academy." The table was set for twenty, being artistic in detail and arrangement. A cut glass candelabra graced the center, banked with flowers and feins, and illuminated with different colored wax candles reflecting back the mildness of the electric lights. Sprays of fern ran the length of the festive board to find a fitting embrancement in the huge bouquets of American Beauty and Marcel Neiros making the air red lent with their delicate perfume. A menu card and hortonierre was at each plate. Fine linen, cut glass and a lavish display of silver were accessories that gave a keener edge to the appetite, pleasure to the eye and induced a feeling of satyce that "mingles with the flowing bowl, a feast of reason and a flow of soul."
Possibly a more notable gathering of colored men never joined in an individual and collective capacity to honor a representative man and give expression to the worth, energy, intelligence and pluck that has placed Edward E. Cooper in the front rank of three hundred colored editors who compare favorably with their white peers in journalism.
A member of Congress, an Ex-U. S. Senator and Governor, an Ex Foreign Minister, an Ex Judge and State Senator, the Register of the United States Treasury, an Ex-Congressman and Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, an Ex-officer of the U.S. Army, the Principal of the Washington Colored High School, a bank cashier, an author, ten lawyers and others of either national or local reputation. A company representing the brains, leadership and opportunities of the race, schooled in the lessons of the past, solving the problems of the present and making history that will enable those who follow to judge of them correctly
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and estimate the service rendered their people and their contribution to American life.
To be honored by such a company is a compliment that needs no elaboration. After the various courses had been disposed of, the brilliant, witty and scholarly Prof. Robert H. Terrell, principal of the Washington High School, acting as toastmaster, paid just tribute to the guest of the evening, eulogizing his work and his worth facetiously suggesting that as no one knew what the middle "E" in Mr. Cooper's name meant, he knew of nothing more appropriate than "Everywhere,' for the title had been well earned by the ubiquitous leader of colored journalists—concluding by calling on "our honored guest." Mr. Cooper expressed in a few well chosen sentences his gracious appreciation of the compliment paid him by his friends; and after reviewing the trials and struggles of the editor of a colored journal, promised to continue to burn the midnight oil in an endeavor to meet the expectations of the public as well as those who are near and dear to him.
Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury was the next speaker. An easy and fluent talker, Mr. Lyons was soon en rapport with his hearers and his logical remarks illustrated with apt anecdotes, received unstinted appreciation. Hon. George H. White, Member of Congress from North Carolina, was introduced by the toast master as the only representative of ten million Negroes in the United States Congress. Mr. White was forceful, arrest and eloquent—his strong plea for race and right, for unity of purpose and action met a hearty and enthusiastic response. W. Calvin Chase, Editor of the Washington Bee and delegate elect to the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia, was next called upon. Mr. Chase has an epigrammatic style veined with satirical humor. His words like his editorials bristled with a "don't tread on me" meaning. Asking favors of none, doing justice to all, and preserving an armed neutrality being the tenets of his faith. Recorder of Deeds Henry P Cheatham, ex Member of Congress, talked along lines of race progress, painting the future in glowing terms and urging organization and cohesiveness as the salvation of the race.
"This," said the teast master in introducing J. Milton Turner, ex Minister to Liberia, "is not a banquet of republicans or democrats, socialist or populist; but of men free to express their views no matter what may be their political belief. While Mr Turner has been a republican and is now a democrat, we all honor him for his mental equipment, the honorable positions he has so acceptably filled and his fidelity to his race." Mr. Turner upon rising was greeted with a generous reception. "I am not a republican or a democrat," said the elequent Louisianan, "and have not voted for six years but I am a Negro pledged to the interests of my race and to their mental and material advancement." He took his listeners far back up the stream of time and in the light of history pictured his personal experiences describing with intensity and pathos the harrowing scenes during the days of slavery, illustrating the periods of advancement by the milestones along the highway of progressive civilization and by comparison demonstrated the wonderful heights the race has reached considering the depths from which they came. Mr. Turner proceeded at length and upon taking his seat was applauded to the echo.
Ex Lt. Thomas Clark of the 8th U.
8. Immunes spoke of his service during the Spanish American war and the valor of the Negro soldier from the foundation of the Government.
Robert Harlan followed his remarks with a well rendered recitation of Rudyard Kipling's "Absent Minded Beggar," being liberally applauded. Hon. Jno. P. Green, of Ohio, Ex-State Senator, at present U. S. Stamp Agent made an excellent address being frequently interrupted by applause. After brief speeches by Messrs. W. T. Montague, D. B. McCary and others one of the events of the social season was brought to a close, the guests drinking a standing toast to the wealth, health and prosperity of Edward. "Everywhere" Cooper.
A NEGRO ASTRONOMER.
Benjamin Bannaker, the Author of the First American Almanac. A Slave and yet He Surveyed and Planned the Streets of the Nation's
The land of the Carrolls, and the Calverts is also the land of Benjamin Bannaker, the eminent Negro astronomer and mathematician who, in the year 1792, just one hundred and eight years ago, calculated and published the first almanac published in America. He was the master of five different languages as well as a mathematical and astronomical genius. When Mayor L. 'Enfant laid out the city of Washington, D. C., Mr. Bannaker accompanied him there and assisted him in surveying its broad streets, and avenues. He was also somewhat of a mechanical genius and constructed for himself a clock which was destroyed with his dwelling soon after his death.
Bannaker's maternal grandmother is said to have been an English woman, named Molly Welsh, who was sold as a slave to pay her passage to this country on board an emigrant ship, and after serving out her term of slavery she bought two Negro slaves herself. These Negroes were men of extraordinary powers of mind and body, one of them said to be the son of an African king, was set free by her, and she soon married him. There were four children and one of them named Mary married Robert Bannaker who was the father of Benjamin Bannaker.
Benjamin Bannaker was of black complexion, medium stature, of un- commonly soft and gentlemanly manners, and of pleasing, colloquial powers." (Johnson's History Negro Race in America.)
Benjamin Bannaker still retains first place among the Negroes of America, who, since his day and generation have aspired to eminence and distinction and to vindicate their race and color in paths hitherto untrodden by black men, in recent years.
Benjamin Banneker stands pre-eminently in the front ranks among the scientists of America, and his name and fame will endure to the latest generation.
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Chicago, Ill., Special.—Professor G. N. Grisham, Principal of the Colored High School in Kansas City, made a notable address before the Men's Sunday Forum at Bethel church, last Sunday afternoon. He was greeted by one of the best audiences ever assembled in Chicago. He was listened to with close and rapt attention, tho' his address took quite an hour and a half in delivery. His subject was "Motives," and was a study of the human mind. Altho' of a scientific nature, Professor Grisham handled his subject with a happy manner, and drove his points home with epigram and anecdote. Perhaps it will be a fair epitome of his address to say that it was a plea for a broader view of life and its duties, and for co operation and organization in every branch of endeavor. Professor Grisham was introduced by Mr. S. Laing Williams; a motion for a rising vote of thanks was made by Hon. Wm. L. Martin, and seconded by Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, both of whom are close friends of the learned young man from Kansas City.
It has been quite three months now since the Chicago public was introduced to the United Brother. In that time, the new idea has taken root, and the tender promises of great good have put forth blossoms that foretell the day that shall see it in full fruitage. The United Brotherhood is a fraternal life insurance concern. It has at its head men; of fine business experience and standing; and men of tried and undoubted integrity. It is based on the best principles of life insurance known, and it is fair to say that its purposes and its principles will receive diligent and faithful application from its officers.
Already five or six Councils have been organized in this city, the most prominent being Bethel and Douglass Councils. It is proposed to make the
Brotherhood a national organization, and establish Councils in the various parts of the South. The promoters of the enterprise are Alexander Miles, formerly of Duluth, Minn., J. Frank Wheaton, formerly of Minneapolis, and Mr. S. Laing Williams, of this city.
Hon. John G. Jones, of this city, who is probably the highest colored Mason in the world, while in Canada recently received another degree from the white Masons there. He is a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine which is a high Andrew department of free masonry, and carries the decoration of Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Master. These degrees can only be conferred upon 32° Scottish Rite Masons or Masonic Knights Templar. Mr. Jones is the first and only colored Mason in the world that has received these degrees. He intends to take steps soon to organize a Sovereign Grand Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine among the colored Masons. Up to this time colored Masons have been unable to secure these degrees, tho' there is a large number of them in the United States and Canada. Illustrious John G. Jones is the pioneer to open up this field for the colored Mason.
The Phyllis Wheatley Club, of which I have spoken in these columns before, has been very actively lately. Last Wednesday night, their club rooms were filled with members and friends who came to hear four well known physicians make practical talks. Dr. J. R. White explained the rules of Hygiene; Dr. Joseph Jeffrey, a native of Brittish Guiana, S. A., talked on Biology; Dr. A. W. Williams warned against the conditions that favored consumption; and Dr. George C. Hall, the dean of the profession in this city, gave an original and striking view of what is meant by 'Pure Food.' Many other good programs have been given.
Another notable event of recent occurrence was the "Smoker" given by the Douglase League. This organization has for its sole object the perpetua (Continued on 6th page.)
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‘BANQUET TO W. CALVIN CHASE.
Gathering of Representatiye Colored Men
— Many Speeches Made.
Thureday’s Washireton Post,
W. Calvin Chase, District delegate-
elect to the Republican National Oon-
vention, at Philadelphia, was tendered
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Koonce Cafe, by a number of friends.
‘The banquet hall was tastefully decor-
ated and brilliantly illuminated, and
excellent music was discoursed. At8
o’clock the master ef ceremonies, Mr.
Samuel G. Thompson, called the as-
semblage to oder, after which Rev.
Watson invoked the divine blessing.
Tne following toasts were responded
to; ‘Our Government,” Judson W.
Lyons; “fhe Negro as a Factor in
Politics,” R. E. Toomey; ‘Education
as a Lever,” Prof. R. H. Terrell; ‘“‘The
Negro asa Citizen,” John P. Green;
“Young Men the Hope of the Race,”
W. L. Pollard; ‘‘Leadership,” C. C.
Stewart; ‘Our Party,” H. P.Cheatham;
“Qur Future,” J. W. Patterson; “Our
Guest,’? William Murreil, Mr. Chase
was then introduced. His remarks
were eptirely ® eulogy of President
McKinley and the expansion policy; 4
review of the debt of the Negro to the
Republican party, acd denunciation of
Democracy, mob law, apd ‘Jim crow”
car statates, Mr. Chase referred to the
attacks of the Negro piess aud the
utterances of Negro leaders when Presi
dent McKinley declined to order Ked-
eral interference in the South Carolina
race troubles of a year ago. ‘We Ne-
gro Republicans,” said Mr. Chase,
“pad but one hobby, he saw only one
wrong, and that was the failure of the
President to disregard every corstitu-
tional provision to satisfy a fancy
sentiment.” The speaker referred to
the threats of a transfer of Negro poli
tieal affiliation to the Democracy on
account of the President’s course in
this regerd, and launched into an at-
tack upon that party, anda recountal
of the claims of the Republican party
on the Negro. Among the guests
were:
John P. Gaeen, J. Milton Tarner,
Judson W. Lyons, Representative
George H. White, H. P. Cheatham, M.
M. Holland, E. ©. Cooper, J. Kdward
Jones, J. T. Johnson, M. 8, Koonee,
Prof. R. H. Terrell, Prof. N. E. Weath-
erleas, Willian L. Tignor M. D.; Mr,
Van Brinkle, F. W. Hedge, Mr. Olink-
scale, LL. B.; Gcorge D. Jobneon,
George W. Jackson, Charies F, M.
Brown, LL. B.; C. 0. Stewart, M. D;
L, W. Puilies, J. Morgan Houser, Ed-
ward Roueer, C. H. Watson, Samue!
©, uacey, A. Hogan, L. CO. Bailey, Sam:
nel Pierre, M. D.; W. J. Abrams, Rop-
ert L. Brackett, Ool William Murrrell,
Edward Nalle, R. F. Chisokm, H. L
Liyingstou, John Bronaugh, A. 8.
Cooper, D. F. Saville, Edward Turner,
George W. Smith, J. W. Patterson, L
L. M; Thomas L. Jones, LL. B,; Harry
D. Williame, Lieut. Thomas 4. R.
Clark, Lieut Richard D. Toomey, L.
H, Peterson, Juseph Psavoy, D. B. Me
Oary, LL M.; 8. T. Douglas, P. Ly
vers, George H. Richardson, M. D. ;
Thomas H. Wright, A 8. Richardson,
William L. Pollard, LL. M.; John R.
Paynter, 8amuel G. Thompson, LL. B.
W. T. Menard, Fielding L. Dodson
James Gray, Harry Bostor, Wael
Blackshear, M. D.; Nathaniel Ruffin,
George C. Smith, Aaron Bradshaw, J.
O. Holmes, P. W. Priee, M. D.; A. B.
‘Penn, M. D,; Prof. F.N Dickson and
J.8, Koonce.
Rev. W. A. Creditt, the former pas:
tor of Berean Baptist Church in this
city and now the pastor of the First
African Baptist Church, Cherry street,
Philade!phia, passed through the city
ea route to Nashville, Tenn., where he
has been invited to deliver the annual
inter collegiate lecture at Roger Wil-
liams College on the 6th proximo.
The invitation isa compliment to Dr,
Creditt, since it came to him through
the good impression made by deliver-
ing addresses to the Tennessee colleges
while on a visit to the National Bap-
tist Oonventicn.
AT JEFFERSON’S HOME.
News Notes ircm a_ thriving
Virginia Town.
Charlottesville, Va., Special—Reviv-
als continue at the Mt. Zion and First
Beptist churches. Up to the present
writing over 100 converts are reported.
Revival meetings pegan at the Zion
Union Baptist chureh, Rev. Daniel
Cave, pastor, last week. Rev. Cave is
being assisted tais week vy Rev. Wil
son Carter of the county, The regular
monthly meeting of the Sunday sehool
Union, composed of all ef the Sunday
schools in the city, metat the Ebenezer
Baptiat church Jast Sunday evening at
3 o’clesk, Mr’ G, P. Inge, president,
presiding. The meeting was one of
great interest and the reports showed
great progress in the Sunday school
work, The Y. M C. A, Sunday
meeting was addressed last Sunday
evening by Rev. Jeseph Periy Sunday
sehooi Missionary for the Westsrn dis
trict cf Virginia which was greatly en-
joyed by all present. A reunion sup
‘per was given at the Shiloh Baptist
church, Rev. W. L. Tolliver, pustor,
last Friday night at which plans were
shown for the building of the new
khouze of worship in the near future.
The Furniture Club of the Ebenezer
church held its monthly meeting at the
home of Mr. aud Mrs, Isaac Duvalien
Ridge street, jast Monday night. This
olub has made giant strides in decreas’
ing the furniture debt ef the chureh,
Miss Celia White president and Miss
Lou Howaid is Secretary. Rev. Joseph
Perry, Baptist Sunday school Mussion-
ary for the Western disirict of Virginia
isin the city looking after the work of
Sunday schools. Rev, Willis Robinson
of Fredericksburg, was in the city Sua
day. Misses Bertha Kelley and Lena
Brown, in company with Mrs, Wm,
Cornish ef Baltimore, Md., are home
on ashert visit. Miss Emma Tonsler, |
who has been teaching at EEO a)
Cove, Va, has closed sekool and is.
home esguin. Misses Eva Coles and
Cora Brown, teachers in the county
were in town last week, Mr, Mark
Staples is ili with pneumonia, Mra,
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Nancy O-rey is sick with the grippe at
her home on 4th street, Mrs. Eliza
Wilkerson and Mr. Jefferson Gaines
who have been quite sick are convales:
cent. Mr. Charles Thomas, who has
been unwell, is able to be st his post
again with Mr. John L Harris, mer-
chant. Mr. Sheiton Jobnson one of
our oldest citizens, died at his home on
Elsom street, last Monday. His funer:
al took place from the First Baptist
church, Wednesday as 3 o’clock, Rev
R. CO. Quarles, officiating. Mrs. Annie
Martin Fitts who has been vieiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin
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Cincinnati Will Have a Hebrew for Its Next Mayor - The Afro American Voter and Its Power in Hamilton County Politics.
Cincinnati, O., Special.—This city for the first time in its history is to have a Hebrew Mayor. The election takes place April 2 Each candidate for the mayoralty is a Jew. Its amusing to think there will be no outlet for race prejudice. The voters who find a savage satisfaction in "scratching" "niggers and jews" when candidates for office—will
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have no choice; they will either bottle their hatred or not vote. Julius Fleischman the republican nominee is 28 years old and prominent by reason of the millions, (he being the chief beneficiary) made by his lately deceased father Charles Fleischman in Whiskey and compressed Yeast. Alfred Cohen the democratic Fusion candidate has been twice a State Senator and is a successful attorney. It is a fight of the independent republicans assisted by the democrats to down George B. Cox the recognized head of the regular republican organization. It is a fight of the
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DR. J. C. ERWIN. democrats for office. Three previous victories have been won by coalition. The head of the ticket and the larger per cent of offices, are conceded to the democrats, the fusionists being satisfied to accept what is given them.
It was just three years ago that this combination first made inroads on the Cox columns by electing their ticket with Gustav Tafet,, a democrat, for Mayor. The day after the election Mr. Cox published a letter in which he stated he had retired positively and permanently from politics and would in the future simply exercise his right as a private citizen to vote for the candidates of his party. It was a tactical movement—such as a commanding officer in battle might make on finding he was
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attracting the fire of the enemy. He changed his position for one of safety. His friends deplored his loss-his enemies approved his good judgment. He remained in retiracy until the next election when he was again in the saddle leading the party to victory. Since then antipathy to Bossism seems to have grown. The Independent republicans renewed hostilities. They again combined with the democrats and were again successful.
Last fall for a third time they threw their strength to the democracy and the victory was almost complete. Once more they come before the people and ask assistance in dethroning the Boss putting to rout his well trained army of political followers, and enthroning the people. Even the most enthusiastic friends of Cox concede that the result of the coming election will determine his ability to maintain his position. Defeat means his dethronement, not by his enemies, but by his friends. Party policy will dictate reorganization rather than continued defeat. Success means a stronger and firmer control of the local party, machinery and extended influence in State and even national affairs. He can lose the mayoralty and every office on the ticket if the five members of the Board of Public Service are elected. The democratic fusion ticket has three democrats and two anti-Cox republicans for members of this Board. The republican ticket five Cox republicans. This Board will control four thousand official positions. These places at his disposal, Cox can provide for his hench men who have been out of office for the past two or three years and demand allegiance to his interests from those he allows to retain their positions.
As a forceful leader a political strategist and a thorough organizer, Cox has few equals and no superior. For ten years he has been the supreme power in Hamilton County politics, and only by combinations of dissatisfied republicans and democrats have enemies been able to flank and defeat his splendidly equipped army of faithful followers. There is a well defined interest on all sides to know if he will be the Wellington or Napoleon of the coming battle.
There may be a curiosity on the part of those not conversant with Cincinnati politics to know the position of the colored voter in the coming election. There has been a gradual breaking away in small numbers for the past three years from the Cox forces of the Negro vote until at least 500 may be placed to the credit of the fusionists. Cox has done fairly well in giving colored men clerical positions, but has never permitted any of them to rise above a clerkship, although there are a number fully competent to fill any position for which they might be selected. Hon. Wm. H. Parham the last colored man elected to the Legislature from Hamilton county (two have been since defeated) is ominously silent. He is dissatisfied with the policy of the Administration toward the Negro. While not anti-Cox he exhibits a political passivity which indicates careless indifference as to results.
Hon. George H. Jackson, another exmember of the Legislature, is an open and aggressive fusionist. In the election last fall he spoke and worked with the anti-Cox people and is again an advocate of the cry, "Down the Boss." He was a delegate to the recent convention of Independent republicans. Leonidas H. Wilson, for years a staunch republican and active worker, is now a rabid fusionist. Robert Troy, assistant bookkeeper in the City Andi-
ter's office, and Philip Dabney Deputy City Treasurer, who secured their places by the election of a fusion Treasurer and Auditor and the assistance they rendered in defeating the Cox candidates, have rendered valuable service in organizing colored clubs of independent republican. Dabney is at the head of the Douglass league and Troy is influential in the Baptist church. Tom Hill employed in the City building and Jos. L. Jones retained by the fusionists in the County Clerk's Office are untiring in their efforts to make converts to their cause. Aside from those closely identified with politics a number of prominent men have joined the crusade.
Dr. J. M Townsend, pastor of Allen Temple and formerly Register of the Land Office in Washington, Dr. Wm. Colley, a graduate of Howard University, Dr. Erwin also of Howard, William Miller, a prosperous caterer, A. S. Thomas, a retired photographer, and numerous others who are dissatisfied with existing conditions. It is said over a thousand colored men will vote the democratic fusion ticket. Should they do so, and victory follow their votes the Independent Republicans will be in a position next fall and for some time to dictate terms to the regular organization. CINCINNATUS
(Continued from 3rd page. tion of the fame and memory of Frederick Douglass. Each year it celebrates his birthday in an appropriate way. This year the success was better than ever before. This was largely due to the energy of J. B. Hart, president; and Will H. Davis, secretary.
The colored club women of this section have expressed themselves as highly pleased and gratified with the action of the Woman's National Suffrage Association in inviting Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, president of the N. A. C. W. to address that body, and make what appears to to have been the most important address of the session on "The Justness of Woman's Plea." It is needless to say that they were seerely confident of her ability to do them and the race, and her sex honor.
Sometime ago, I mentioned the fact that the A. M. E Zion church was negoiating for the Institutional church building on Dearborn street, near 38th, known as Railroad Chapel. But the A. M. E. church has succeeded in "beating the Zion church to it," and that edifica no belongs to them.
I understand that the acquisition of this property has decided the Bishop of that church to change their plans somewhat and that hereafter, a Bishop will be located here, and Chicago will be a centre of activity in church affairs. It is even hinted that the big publishing house may be removed to this place, and a learned pastor of one of our churches placed in the editorial chair. It is said here that this is a very important step and that the church ought to send its best representation here. A good man can command the field, and draw to his aid many influences that a different man could not get. It is generally thought here that Bishop Derrick is the man to send.
ALBERT B. GEORGE.
Miss Lola E Young, a graduate nurse of Freedman's Hospital, died in Philadelphia on the 14.h inst. Her remains were buried in Greenville, S. C.
Normal (Ala.) Notes.
Normal, Alabama, Special.—Dr. A. D. Mayo, of Boston, who has been engaged in delivering a series of Educational lectures to the faculty and advanced students of Normal is still with us. Prof. W. H. Councill's sentiments on the Negro and Industrial Work in the South are highly appreciated by the public. He has engagements in Missouri, Tennessee, Texas., Louisiana, Iowa and several other States. He will speak at the Southern Industrial Convention in Chattanooga. This has been a very prosperous year, and shows the wonderful advancement in higher citizenship attained by the patrons of Normal. Mr. H. O. Cook who took special training in mathematics at Cornell University is proving himself quite an acquisition to the Institution. He has charge of our Department of Mathematics including Higher Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytics and Calculus of our college course. GARRETT
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City Paragraphs.
Bishop Alexander Walters, president of the National Afro-American Council, was in the city a few hours last week. The Bishop has a host of friends in this city.
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Miss Eva E. Bell, of 100 L street, n. w., favored the Second Baptist church Lyceum with a solo last Sunday.
Rev. A. P. Miller read a very interesting paper to the Congressional Lyceum Sunday, March 18th. Miss Georgia Savoy rendered an instrumental selection, and Miss Eva E. Bell sang a solo, both of which were enjoyed by all who all who attended the meeting. Lawyer W. C. Martin presided.
Mr. John T. Howe was called to Wilmington, N. C., to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Mary W. Howe
Miss Mary Upshaw, who resides at 728 4th street, n. w., is very sick with la grippe.
There was a grand public debate at Shiloh Baptist church Monday evening, March 19th which drew a great gathering. All were celighted with the speakers.
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Director Merriam Not to Blame.
About forty colored men and women are at present employed in the Census Office. More will be given places as the demands of business increase. Disappointments should not be charged to Director Merriam but to Senators and Members of Congress, to whom the patronage has been apportioned, and upon whom he must depend for recommendations.
Mr Sumner P Belcher, compositor in the office of The Colored American, has been in the clutches of the grippe for the past week. Sumner's many friends will be pleased to learn that he is able to be out again.
THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C.
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:
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THE COLORED AMERICAN
The Colored American 1s seven years,
old today. It’s a youngster as far as
years are concerned but in point of cir
culation, influence, and in pewer for
good it is ripe in years. It began under
adverse ciroumstamces but the manage’
ment can say that in eelebrating its
seventh anniversary that itisen a pay
ing basis, that it has a hosi of friends
and that it ie in a position to do great
good for the race, to ameliorate 1t8 con’
dition and to strike a hard blow when
necessaty. To those who bave fellewed
the fortunes of The Colered American
and its management we tender our
thanks. We shall strive to deserve the
good will and confidence and the sup
port not only of those who have been
our friends in the past but for all the
people
The Georgia Big Four to the Na-
tional Republican Convention are
Hon. W. H. Johnson, Hon. H, A.
Rueker, Cel. Judeon W. Lyons and
Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson. The
first Mr. Jobnsen is a white man,
Chairman of the State Committee, as
good a Republican as ever trod shoe
leather. It isa very strong combina
tion and when Col. Pledger is drawn
in as Chairman of the State Executive
Committee, it is a combination hard to
match in Seuthern politics, and the
Georgia brethren are all working to-
gether for harmeny, despite the facts
that the simmons are off the tree and
the ’possums are no longer chasable to
their Jairs.
AN EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
With the edvent of the comme:ce-
ment seacon ard the ‘sweet girl grad-
uate’’ The Colored American anticipates
its annual deluge of invitations from
the many splendid colored institutions
all over the country. Asit is impossi:
ble to honor all these kind invitation in
person, the columns of this paper will
be open to all such announcements as a
mark of our appreciation of such invi
tations and as a humble tribute togrand
and noble work that our schools and
, ollege are doing. Dr. James G. Clay-
ton of The Colored Americen staff and |
Secretary of the National Colored Teach~-
ere Bureau will sseume special charge
of the educational column and all mat
ter pertainivg thereto for publication
addressed to him in care of this paper
will receive considerate attention.
The Pen and Pencil Club of this
town has got here to stay. We never
knew before that our knights of the
quill in the District of Columbia could
consume so much cheese and erackers
and Petomae water in so short a time,
and fer the past few weeks Potomac
water has looked wenderfully like the
brew so dear to the heart of King
Gambrinurs. Long life and an increase
ef appetite and thirst for the members
ot the Pen ard Pencil Club.
The chivalric white men of Georgia
opened the current with two lyuchings
of black men for “alleged crimival
aesault,” We have no sort of sympa-
thy with rapists, and we have none for
lynchers. Two crimes don’t make a
virtue. The orderly procedure ot the
law is the only sateguard for the or-
derly administration ef government.
‘We might as well have no courts and
officers of the law, ifthe mob is to have
is own sweet way in the matter of
taking human life and destroying
the property of parties they don’t like.
It ia to be hoped that the gigantic in-
tellects in Congress will be able to
evolve some legal remedy from the
national point of view to meet this
evil based on the bill introdaced by
Representative George H. White, of
North Carolina a short while ago,
The conviction that the citizen of a
State is greater then a citizen of the
United States is a survival of the old
State mghts mummery which culmi-
nated in the great Civil War and cost
this nation millions of dollars and
thousands upon thousands of human.
lives and crushed fer all time the vil-
lainoes head of the slave power. We
shall have to discues the valuation of
the rights ef citizens as long as every |
State is silent on the matter of the lite
and property ot citizens of the United |
States. They sppeal to the supreme
unit in our government. There are
other conspiracies than those in the
Southern States such as the control of
strikes and like duties, and the regula-
tion of trust combinations and other
combinatiens in restraint of trade
which will force upon the federal au-
thority, There ought to be a further
amendment to the Constitution, if au—
therity cannet be found there now.
Such legislation as will abridge the
right of the States in the matter of the
contrel of the life and limb and prop-
erty ef the citizens of the United States
and of the States in which they reside.
We will be glad when the snow is
off the ground aud the leaves are on
the trees and the birds begin to wavble
the glories of spring.
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There are enough candidates to suc.
ceed Mr. Cook as Superintendent of
the colored scho.ls of the District of
Columbia to make the faculty of a
great big college with a female annex.
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We are sending out this weeka large
number of letters containing bills to
delinguentsubscribers A large percent.
of them is to persons who stand high
in the communities in which they live
and who are amply able to yay their
subscription bills to The Colored Amer:
ican. There seems to be, however,
something in the nature of some peo-
ple which opposes the paying of a
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President and Manager of The Colored American Publishing Co., whox
Seventh Anniversary was Celebrated by the Citizens of the
District of Columbia last Saturday by a Dinner.
newspaper bill. These letters are care-
tully worded and are not intended to
offend any one. It is the wish of the
manager of the paper, however, that
tnose who receive the bills will ac-
knowledge the receipt of them and send
on their eubscription,
‘This will be a great year becaure of
ke impending campaign, because of
the prosperity which follows a war,
bceause of the Parls Exposition ané
last, but not least, because of the preg
ress being made by the Afro-American
everywhere. Those who have read The
Colered American from year to year
and who have followed its ft rtunes
cannot afford to miss it this yesr; but
still, if those to whom bills have been
sent do not remit, they may exp2ct to
part company with the paper and to be
dunzed by a lawyer for the amount
thatisdue. I: isa matter of business
and it takes money torana newspaper.
The frienda of the paper will not get
offended, but the ‘‘dead beat” will
probably write an insulting letter The
Colored American wants to hear from
every subscriber whose subscription is
in arrears,
In the last issue of The Colored
American a series of letters’ on “The
Big Colored Men of Maryland”’ were in-
augurated. Pictures of Frederick Doug:
lass and Ira Aldridge, the black Rosius,
were printed with sketches of their
lives. Quite a ceries of these articles
will be printed frum week to week and
they are coutributed by that prince of
Negro journalists and writers, John E.
Bruce (Bruce Grit), Mr. Bruee is be:
ycnd question one of the ablest, if not
the ablest writer the race possesses. To
get information, to collate and to put
this together is a Jabor of love to him
when the work embodies something
that the Negro has done or is doing.
fhese sketches will be published in
book form as soon as the series have
run through, ;
' Oa the front page of The Oolord
American today is a portrait ani
sketch ot Dr. H. T. Johnson, editor of
The Christian Recorder, and a nu
Whose work has been of a character ty
make him many friends in the grat
church which he represents. Dr. Job’
son is becked by a host of A. M.E
ministers for the Bishopric and thow
who are in a positioa to know thik!
that next to Dr M. M Moore he gil
be the sec nd man nsomed for Bishop
His life is an interesting one. It reat
ike a romance wonderfully blenie
with the elements of fic ion. Asa mit’
ister of the Gospel, as an executive of
ficer of the church, as the editor of Th
Chistian Recorder, he has stood outia
bold relief and has shone like a star 0!
the first magnitude. His lite 1s an ope
book. It is with a high degree of ple’
ure that The Colcred American inti’
duces Dr. Johmson to its thousands #f
readers. He deserves much at tb
hands of the race and will be honored
by the greatest of all Negro organiz!
tions, the African Methodist Bis
pal Church, which he so ably aad #
loyally represents.
Prof. B. F, Allen, Vice-president
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, M0
a school which has done and i: dvisf
so much for the race, was a visitor
our city this week. Prof. Allen bi
been on a trip South, taking in a pat
of his own native state, Georgia, and]
incidentally coming through Noth
Carolina and stopping mm Wasbingta
long enough to meet some of the 2"!
educateas and men in this el'y. 3
was a visitor t> our sanctum and left
benedietion and a most excellent #
pression.
Miss Mary Upshaw, who reside *
738 4th etuect n. w., is much improve
from an attack of La Grippe, and 18 abll
to be out again to the deligh: of bt
host of friends,
The COLORED American
NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER
Library of Congress
VOL. 8, NO. 1
A MODERN CINCINNATUS.
The Story of Editor Johnson's Life Reads Like a Romance-A Powerful and Popular Candidate for the Bishopric.
The subject of this sketch was born a slave in Georgetown, S. C., Oct. 10, 1857 Here he received his early training from public and private tutors until his 14th year. At 13 he joined the A. M. E. church, was apprenticed to learn the printers trade at 14, was converted at 15 and licensed to preach in his 20th year. From 1877-78 he attended the South Carolina University at Columbia. From 1874-80 he studied theology and select branches at Howard University, Washington, D.C. In 1880 he joined the South Carolina Conference, was stationed at Spartanburg where he repaired the church and increased its membership. Transferred to Philadelphia Conference in 1831, and and stationed at Morris Brown and Oxford consecutively while completeing his college course at Lincoln University. Took Bachelors Art's degree and Elder's order in 1883. Same year transferred to New England Conference, matriculated in post-graduate department, school of theology and expression Boston University, doing double duty as student and pastor at Chelsea and Cambridge until the spring of '86. While here he pastored at Chelsea and Cambridge, raising and leaving funds for the erection of present church at former place.
After teaching at Allent University a short while, he was assigned to the educational and ministerial work in Tennessee by Bishop Turner in '86. For three years he served as Presiding Elder of Memphis district and educator until transferred to Hot Springs, Ark., where he pastored Visitor's Chapel for two years, adding to its prestage, increasing its membership and renovating and beautifying its buildings, from this point he was assigned to the Pine Bluff district from which he was elected Editor of the Christian Recorder in '92 at Philadelphia and reelected by an enlarged majority by the General Conference in '96 at Wilmington, N. C.
Under his administration as editor Dr. Johnson has made the Recorder what it was never before according to the testimonials of numerous judges including its former editors. Leading journalists such as the editors of the New York Advocate, The Independent, The Alabama Christian Advocate, The Manchester (England) Guardian, etc., testify to its standing and excellence and to the ability and resourcefulness
WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 31 1900.
of its editor. In the face of the odds he has to combat against the testimonial is well deserved.
The literary worth and labors of Dr Johnson are marked for variety, value and scope. They deal largely with matters of interests to his race and church. His best works are: "Dixie," "An Appeal to Phillip the Sober," "God's Image in Ebony,"—(all unpublished race novels;) "Elementary Psychics," "The Divine Logos," "How to get on" and "The Preacher. His lectures on "African Emigration," "The Ideal Woman," "Sparks From Allen's Anvil," "The Sphynx Biddle as Applied to the Negro Problem," "Alcoholism," "Nature and Power of the Imagination," and "The Black Man's Burden," etc., have been highly favored with flattering notices from the press and general public. His papers before the World's Religious Parliament on "Colored Men in Journalism;" before Quarto Centennial Anniversary of African Methodism in Aikansas on "The Mission of the A.M.E. church to the Darker Races of the Earth;" before Literary Congress on Hostile Environment Disguised Bless-
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Lincoln Corps of Baltimore Entertains.
Lincoln Corps No. 13, of Department of Maryland, honored Mrs. Julia Mason Layton of this city, by entertaining her on Monday evening. She was met at the depot by a delegation and escorted to the home of Mrs. Job where they had Past Dept. President Mrs. Butchta, as the guest of Mrs. Layton, and several other Department officers (all white). A bounteous repast was served in the cosy dining room of this typical Southern hostess. After tea they repaired to the Post Hall on Saratoga street where the comrades and members of Lincoln Corps and a host of friends awaited their special guest. Dushane Corps (white) who entertained Mrs. Layton last year were out in a body to greet her also. She gave an excellent paper on the W. R. C. and G. A. R. work. Excellent music enlivened the occasion. Ices, cake and chocolate were served, and at 10.45 they escorted Mrs. Layton to the depot and urged her to come again soon. This Corps even paid Mrs. Layton's fare to Baltimore.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
DOINGS IN ALBANY.
The Philomathian Lodge Reception—A Most Successful Affair—Music and Eloquence in Evidence.
Albany, N. Y., Special—The Fifty-six anniversary of the Philomathian Lodge No. 712, G. U. O. of O. F. was held at Bleecker Hall, Broadway, Thursday evening, March 15. The ball was preceded by a short musical and literary program.
1. Overture, orchestra. 2. Piano sole, Miss Mary Dorsey. 3. Solo—"Magnetic Waltzing," Miss D. Hunter. 4. Reclitation—"A Flight for Life." Miss 8. Freeman 5. Solo—"Holy City," Mr. A. C. Kelly. 6. Solo—"You Will Miss Your Mother when She's Gone," Mr. E Thompson. 7. Song—"Blest be the Tie," by the Order.
After the musical and literary exercises the grand march was led by Mr. Samuel Bush and lady when the floor was cleared for dancing Miss Mary Dorsey who appeared second on the program, gave a piano solo which was exquisitely and artistically rendered. She was followed by Miss Delilah Hunter, of Watervliet, N. Y., who sang most beautifully a soprano solo which won her the plaudits of the appreciative audience, and sustained her reputation as a vocal artist. The applause she received must have been gratifying to her, for it was as generous and well meant as that bestowed on other talented people who took part in the exercises. Mr. Andrew Kelly, of Troy, N. Y., a baritone soloist, sang the "Holy City" very acceptibly. Miss Sadie Freeman, Albany's charming elocutionist, gave recitation which was favorably received, and she received a generous share of applause.
The last number on the program was a solo entitled "You'll Miss Your Mother When She's Gone," by Mr. Edward Thompson, of Elmira, N. Y., who is a musical composer. He is the author of a very beautiful, sentimental song entitled "Do Not Forget," which he dedicated to the late Rev. Thomas K. Bleecher, and which has enjoyed a large sale. The song is published by Frank Harding's Music Publishing House, New York. Mr. Thompson's rendition of "You'll Miss Your Mother" was very affecting, and many persons in the audience were visibly effected. He sings with a great deal of expression and feeling. He was roundly applauded at the conclusion of the song which was one of the features of the evening's entertainment.
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AN EDITOR DINED.
The Wizard of the Race’s Leading News-
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W.T Montague, Mr. Chas. E. Hail,
Prof.R. H. Terreil, Mr. D. B. McCarey,
Mr. H.C. Tyzon, Mr. M. West, Mr.
Fred W. Hedge.
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Cutlets of Caviare,
Olives, Salted Almonds,
Blue Points on Deep Shell.
Amontillado Sherry,
Consomme a:la Royal,
Chicken Halibut, Tartar Sauce,
Russian Potatoes,
Champagne.
Fillet de Bueuf with Mushrooms,
French Peas, Siewed lomatoes.
Levtoce with Tumato Salad,
Requefort Cheese, Bent’s Crackers,
Romaa Punch, Maccaroons,
French Coffee.
Cigars.
The ca erer the florist and the chef
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and gestrosomMie vol, Jeb ess wie:
mor ¢O be ©C.ar OD Merrrs. Gaski, -
and Gases ceived the affair in the
ding bau of their resiaurant “The
Academy.” The table wav eet foy
twenty, being artisuic in detail and ar-
rapg: ment. A cUL 8188 Candeiab-a
gruced the center, bauked wiih fl wers
aud ferns, acd WumiLeted with differ:
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Fine tisen, cut sles apd ajavish dis
play -f silver were acce-soilies that
gave a keener <dg* 'o the appetice,
pleasur- tuthe ye and iuduceda feei
ing of asaticy chat “miigles with the
flowing bowl, 6 feast of reason and a
flow of soul.”
Powsibly a more netable gathering
of coiorcd men never jvined in an in
dividual and culleetive capacity to honor
& representative man and give expres
aion to the worth, eneigy, intelligence
and piuck that has placed Edward E
Ocoper in the fr’ nt rauk of three bun
dred colored editors who compare fav-
orably with their white peers in jour
nalism.
A member of Congress, an Ex-U. 8.
Senator and Governor, an Ex Foreign
Minister, an Kx Judge and State Sena:
tor, the Register of the United States
Treasury, av Ex-Congreasman and Re:
corder of Deeds of the District et Col
umbia, an Ex‘cfficer ofthe U.8. Army,
the Principal of the Washington Col
ored High School, a bank cashier, an
author, ten lawyers and others of eith:
er national or leca) reputation. A
company representing the brains, lead
ership aad opportunities of the race,
schooled in the lessons of the past,
solving the prebiems of tbe present and
making history that will enabie those
who follow to judge of them correctly
BME COU MEAES FO FOrVICe FEnUered taeir
people and their contribution to Amer
jean lifs,
To be honored by sucha company is a
compliment tlat needs no elaboratien.
Afier the various courses had been
disposed of, the brilliant, witty and
scholarly Prof. Robert H. Terrel), prip-
cipal of the Washington High School,
acting as toastmaster, paid just tribute
to the guest of the evening, eulogizing
his work and his worth facetiously sug
gesting that a8 no one knew what the
middie ‘E” in Mr, Cooper’s name
meant, he knew of nothing more ap-
‘propriate than ‘‘ Everywhere,’ for the
title had been well earned by the ubi-
quitous leader of colored journalists—
conclading by ealling on ‘‘our honored
guest.” Mr, Cooper expressed in a few
well chosen sentences his gracious ap-
preciation of the compliment paid him
by his friends; and after reviewing the
trials and struggles of the editor of a
colered journa!, promised to contipue
to burn the midnight oi! in an endeavor
to meet the expectations of the public
a: well as those who are near and dear
to him.
Hon. Jadson W. Lyons, Regiater of
the United Sta:es Treasury was the next
speaker Aneasy and fluent taiker, Mr.
Lyons was s0ox @n rapport with his
hearers and his logical remarks illus
trated with apt anecdotes, received up-
stinted appreciation. Hon, George H.
White, Member of Congress from North
Carolina, was introduced by tie toast
master ae the only represeriative of ten
million Negroes in the United States
vongress. Mr White wae forceful,
a:pest and eioquent—his sirong plea
for race and rigut, 'or uai'y of purpose
aud action met a hearty and enthusi
asti¢ response. W. Galvin Chase, Edi
tor of the Washington Bee and aele.
gaie elect to tne National Republican
Convention at Philadelphia, was next
csolicd Upon. Mr, Chase has an epi-
grammatis style veined with satirical
numor His words like his editeriais
oristied with a ‘don’t tread on me”
meaning. Asking favers of none, do-
img justice to all, and preserying a
armed neutrality being the tenets of his
fui. Recorder of Deeds Henry P
Chestham, ex Memver of Congress,
aleca evlong lies of race progie 8,
painting the future in glowing terms
aud urging organization and cohesive
ess ab tiesalvation of the race. -
“Tale,” sad che teasi master ip intro
dueivg J, Milton Turuer, ex M:pister to
Licevia, “is not a bauquesi of republicans
or democrats, socialisi or populist; bui of
meu free to express their views n0 mat-
ter what may be tueir political belief.
Wh le Mr Turner ha been arepublican
and is now a democras, we all honor
him for his mental equipment, the hon.
orable positions he has so aeceptably
filled and his fidelity to his.race.”’ Mr,
Tarner upon risiug was greeted with a
generous reception. “I am not are pub
fican or @ democrat,” said the eloquent
Louisianap, ‘‘and have not voted for
six years but Iam a Negro pledged to
the interests of my race and te their
mental and material advancement,”
He took his listeners far back up the
stream of time and in the light of his-
8, Immunes spoke of hie service da.‘
ing the Spantsh' American war and the
valor of the Negro soldier from the
foundation of the Government.
Robert Harlan followed-his remarks
with a well rendered recitation of
Rudyard Kipling’s “Absent Minded
Beggar,”’ being liberally applauded.
Hoa. Jno. P. Green, of Ohio, ExState
Senator, at present U. 8. Stamp Agen:
made an7excellent address being fr:
quently interrupted by applause. After
brief speeches by Messrs. W. T. Mon‘
tague, D. B. McOsry and others one
of the events of the social season was
brought to a close, the guests drinking
a standing toast to the wealth, health
and -prosperity of Edward “Every:
where” Cooper,
A NEGRO ASTRONOMER,
Benjamin Bannaker, the Author of the First
American Almanac. A Slaye and yet
He Surveyed and Planned the
Streets of the Nation’s
Capital.
| The land of the Carrolls, and the
‘Calverts is also the land of Benjamin
‘Bannaker, the eminent Negro astrono-
‘mer aed mathematician who, in the
year 1792, just one hundred and eight
years ago, calculated and published the
first almansc published in America.
He was the master of five different
languagea as weil as @ mathematical
and astronomical genius. When Mayor
‘L, ’Enfant lsid out the cliy of Wasn-
ington, D. C., Mr. Bannaker aceom
panied bim there and aseisted him ir
surveying is bread ‘‘reets, and ave-
sues. He was ale. .omewhat of a me-
chanical geniue ata constructed for
uimself a ciock which was destroyed
with bis dwelling soon after his deaih.
Bannaker’s maternal grandmother
is suid to have been an English woman,
named Molly Weleh, who was sold as
asiave to pay her passage to this coun’
try on board an emigrant ship, and
after serving out her term of slavery
‘sho boaght two Negro slaves herself,
These egroes were men cf extra’
ordinary powers of mind and body, one
of them said to be the son of an African
king, was eet free by her, and she soon
married bim, There were four chi:
dren and one of them named Mary
married Robert Bannaker who was ibe
faiker of Berjamin Bannaker.
Benjamin Bannaker waa of black
complexion, medium stature, of un:
commonty soft and gentlemauly man-
ners, aud of pleasing, colloquial pow:
ers.’ (Joanson’s History Negro Race
in America.)
Bepjsmin Bannaker still retains first
place ameng the Negroes of America,
way, since bis day amd generation have
aspired to eminence and distinciion
and te vindicate thelr race and cvlor
in paths hitherto untrodden by biack
men, in recent years.
Benjamin Banveker stands pre-emi-
nently in the front ranks among the
scientists of America, and his name
and fame will endure to the latest gene-
ration.
Remember the date! Friday evening
June 8, 1200. Hoffman’s second annu-
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choras, the famous band, the select or-
chestra. Sousa’s new march, ‘The
Man Behini the Guns’? as played by
Hoffman’s band will be worth the price
of admission alone.
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Prof G. N. Grisham's Eloquent Address to a Cultured Audience-A High Mason—Social and Political Doings in the Windy City.
Brotherhood a national o and establish Councils in parts of the South. The p the enterprise are Alexa formerly of Duluth, Minn.
Chicago, Ill., Special.—Professor G. N. Grisham, Principal of the Colored High School in Kansas City, made a notable address before the Men's Sunday Forum at Bethel church, last Sunday afternoon. He was greeted by one of the best audiences ever assembled in Chicago. He was listened to with close and rapt attention, tho' his address took quite an hour and a half in delivery. His subject was "Motives," and was a study of the human mind. Altho' of a scientific nature, Professor Grisham handled his subject with a happy manner, and drove his points home with epigram and anecdote. Perhaps it will be a fair epitome of his address to say that it was a plea for a broader view of life and its duties, and for co operation and organization in every branch of endeavor. Professor Grisham was introduced by Mr. S. Laing Williams; a motion for a rising vote of thanks was made by Hon. Wm. L. Maitin, and seconded by Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, both of whom are close friends of the learned young man from Kansas City.
It has been quite three months now since the Chicago public was introduced to the United Brother. In that time, the new idea has taken root, and the tender promises of great good have put forth blossoms that foretell the day that shall see it in full fruitage. The United Brotherhood is a fraternal life insurance concern. It has at its head men; of fine business experience and standing; and men of tried and undoubted integrity. It is based on the best principles of life insurance known, and it is fair to say that its purposes and its principles will receive diligent and faithful application from its officers.
Already five or six Councils have been organized in this city, the most prominent being Bethel and Douglass Councils. It is proposed to make the
Brotherhood a national organization, and establish Councils in the various parts of the South. The promoters of the enterprise are Alexander Miles, formerly of Duluth, Minn., J. Frank Wheaton, formerly of Minneapolis, and Mr. S, Laing Williams, of this city.
Hon. John G. Jones, of this city, who is probably the highest colored Mason in the world, while in Canada recently received another degree from the white Masons there. He is a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine which is a high Andrew department of free masonry, and carries the decoration of Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Master. These degrees can only be conferred upon $32^{\circ}$ Scottish Rite Masons or Masonic Knights Templar. Mr. Jones is the first and only colored Mason in the world that has received these degrees. He intends to take steps soon to organize a Sovereign Grand Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine among the colored Masons. Up to this time colored Masons have been unable to secure these degrees, tho' there is a large number of them in the United States and Canada. Illustrious John G. Jones is the pioneer to open up this field for the colored Mason.
The Phyllis Wheatley Club, of which I have spoken in these columns before, has been very active lately. Last Wednesday night, their club rooms were filled with members and friends who came to hear four well known physicians make practical talks. Dr. J. R. White explained the rules of Hygiene; Dr. Joseph Jeffrey, a native of Brittish Guiana, S. A., talked on Biology; Dr. A. W. Williams warned against the conditions that favored consumption; and Dr. George C. Hall, the dean of the profession in this city, gave an original and striking view of what is meant by "Pure Food." Many other good programs have been given.
Another notable event of recent occurrence was the "Smoker" given by the Douglass League. This organization has for its sole object the perpetua (Continued on 6th page.)
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W. Calvin Chase, District delegate elect to the Republican National Convention, at Philadelphia, was tendered a banquet last evening at the Delmo-
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Koonce Cafe, by a number of friends. The banquet hall was tastefully decorated and brilliantly illuminated, and excellent music was discoursed. At 8 o'clock the master of ceremonies, Mr. Samuel G. Thompson, called the assemblage to order, after which Rev. Watson invoked the divine blessing. The following toasts were responded to; "Our Government," Judson W. Lyons; "The Negro as a Factor in Politics," R. E. Toomey; "Education as a Lever," Prof. R. H. Terrell; "The Negro as a Citizen," John P. Green; "Young Men the Hope of the Race," W. L. Pollard; "Leadership," C. C. Stewart; "Our Party," H. P. Cheatham; "Our Future," J. W. Patterson; "Our Guest," William Murrell, Mr. Chase was then introduced. His remarks were entirely a eulogy of President McKinley and the expansion policy; a review of the debt of the Negro to the Republican party, and denunciation of Democracy, mob law, and "Jim crow" car statutes. Mr. Chase referred to the attacks of the Negro press and the utterances of Negro leaders when President McKinley declined to order Federal interference in the South Carolina race troubles of a year ago. "We Negro Republicans," said Mr. Chase, "had but one hobby, he saw only one wrong, and that was the failure of the President to disregard every constitutional provision to satisfy a fancy sentiment." The speaker referred to the threats of a transfer of Negro political affiliation to the Democracy on account of the President's course in this regard, and launched into an attack upon that party, and a recountal of the claims of the Republican party on the Negro. Among the guests were:
John P. Green, J. Milton Turner, Judson W. Lyons, Representative George H. White, H. P. Cheatham, M. M. Holland, E. E. Cooper, J. Edward Jones, J. T. Johnson, M. S, Koonee, Prof. R. H. Terrell, Prof. N. E. Weatherless, Willian L. Tignor M. D.; Mr. Van Brinkle, F. W. Hedge, Mr. Clinkscale, LL. B.; George D. Johnson, George W. Jackson, Charles F, M. Brown, LL. B.; C. C. Stewart, M. D; L. W. Pullies, J. Morgan Houser, Edward Rouser, C. H. Watson, Samuel C, Lacey, A. Hogan, L. C. Bailey, Samuel Pierre, M. D.; W. J. Abrams, Rob-
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ert L. Brackett, Col William Murrrell, Edward Nalle, R. F. Chisolm, H. L. Livingston, John Bronaugh, A. B. Cooper, D. F. Saville, Edward Turner, George W. Smith, J. W. Patterson, L. L. M; Thomas L. Jones, LL. B.; Harry D. Williams, Lieut. Thomas H. R. Clark, Lieut Richard D. Toomey, L. H. Peterson, Joseph Savoy, D. B. Mc Cary, LL M.; R. T. Douglas, P. Lyvers, George H. Richardson, M. D.; Thomas H. Wright, A. S. Richardson, William L. Pollard, LL. M.; John R. Paynter, Samuel G. Thompson, LL. B. W. T. Menard, Fielding L. Dodson James Gray, Harry Boston, W. T. Blackshear, M. D.; Nathaniel Ruffin, George C. Smith, Aaron Bradshaw, J. O. Holmes, P. W. Price, M. D.; A. B. Penn, M. D.; Prof. F. N Dickson and J. S. Koonce.
Rev. W. A. Creditt, the former pastor of Berean Baptist Church in this city and now the pastor of the First African Baptist Church, Cherry street, Philadelphia, passed through the city en route to Nashville, Tenn., where he has been invited to deliver the annual inter collegiate lecture at Roger Williams College on the 6th proximo. The invitation is a compliment to Dr. Creditt, since it came to him through the good impression made by delivering addresses to the Tennessee colleges while on a visit to the National Baptist Convention.
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News Notes from a thriving Virginia Town.
Charlottesville, Va., Special—Revival continue at the Mt. Zion and First Baptist churches. Up to the present writing over 100 converts are reported. Revival meetings began at the Zion Union Baptist church, Rev. Daniel Cave, pastor, last week. Rev. Cave is being assisted this week by Rev. Wilson Carter of the county. The regular monthly meeting of the Sunday school Union, composed of all of the Sunday schools in the city, met at the Ebenezer Baptist church last Sunday evening at 3 o'clock. Mr. G. P. Inge, president, presiding. The meeting was one of great interest and the reports showed great progress in the Sunday school work. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday meeting was addressed last Sunday evening by Rev. Joseph Perry Sunday school Missionary for the Westsm district of Virginia which was greatly enjoyed by all present. A reunion supper was given at the Shiloh Baptist church, Rev. W. L. Tolliver, pastor, last Friday night at which plans were shown for the building of the new house of worship in the near future. The Furniture Club of the Ebenezer church held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Duvall on Ridge street, last Monday night. This club has made giant strides in decreasing the furniture debt of the church. Miss Celia White president and Miss Lou Howard is Secretary. Rev. Joseph Perry, Baptist Sunday school Missionary for the Western district of Virginia is in the city looking after the work of Sunday schools. Rev. Willis Robinson of Fredericksburg, was in the city Sunday. Misses Bertha Kelley and Lena Brown, in company with Mrs. Wm. Cornish of Baltimore, Md., are home on a short visit. Miss Emma Tonsler, who has been teaching at Brown's Cove, Va., has closed school and is home again. Misses Eva Coles and Cora Brown, teachers in the county were in town last week. Mr. Mark Staples is ill with pneumonia. Mrs.
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Nancy C-rey is sick with the grippe at her home on 4th street, Mrs. Eliza Wilkerson and Mr. Jefferson Gaines who have been quite sick are convalescent. Mr. Charles Thomas, who has been unwell, is able to be at his post again with Mr. John L Harris, merchant. Mr. Shelton Johnson one of our oldest citizens, died at his home on Elsom street, last Monday. His funeral took place from the First Baptist church, Wednesday at 3 o'clock, Rev R. C. Quarles, officiating. Mrs. Annie Martin Fitts who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin on Preston's Heights, leaves this week
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Cincinnati Will Have a Hebrew for Its Next Mayor - The Afro American Voter and Its Power in Hamilton County Politics.
Cincinnati, O., Special.—This city for the first time in its history is to have a Hebrew Mayor. The election takes place April 2 Each candidate for the mayoralty is a Jew. Its amusing to think there will be no outlet for race prejudice. The voters who find a savage satisfaction in "scratching" "niggers and jews" when candidates for office—will
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have no choice; they will either bottle their hatred or not vote. Julius Fleischman the republican nominee is 28 years old and prominent by reason of the millions, (he being the chief beneficiary) made by his lately deceased father Charles Fleischman in Whiskey and compressed Yeast. Alfred Cohen the democratic Fusion candidate has been twice a State Senator and is a successful attorney. It is a fight of the independent republicans assisted by the democrats to down George B. Cox. the recognized head of the regular republican organization. It is a fight of the
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DR. J. C. ERWIN. democrats for office. Three previous victories have been won by coalition. The head of the ticket and the larger per cent of offices, are conceded to the democrats, the fusionists being satisfied to accept what is given them.
It was just three years ago that this combination first made inroads on the Cox columns by electing their ticket with Gustav Tafet,, a democrat, for Mayor. The day after the election Mr. Cox published a letter in which he stated he had retired positively and permanently from politics and would in the future simply exercise his right as a private citizen to vote for the candidates of his party. It was a tactical movement—such as a commanding officer in battle might make on finding he was
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attracting the fire of the enemy. He changed his position for one of safety. His friends deplored his loss-his enemies approved his good judgment. He remained in retiracy until the next election when he was again in the saddle leading the party to victory. Since then antipathy to Bossism seems to have grown. The Independent republicans renewed hostilities. They again combined with the democrats and were again successful.
Last fall for a third time they threw their strength to the democracy and the victory was almost complete. Once more they come before the people and ask assistance in dethroning the Boss putting to rout his well trained army of political followers, and enthroning the people. Even the most enthusiastic friends of Cox concede that the result of the coming election will determine his ability to maintain his position. Defeat means his dethronement, not by his enemies, but by his friends. Party policy will dictate reorganization rather than continued defeat. Success means a stronger and firmer control of the local party, machinery and extended influence in State and even national affairs. He can lose the mayoralty and every office on the ticket if the five members of the Board of Public Service are elected. The democratic fusion ticket has three democrats and two anti-Cox republicans for members of this Board. The republican ticket five Cox republicans. This Board will control four thousand official positions. These places at his disposal, Cox can provide for his hench men who have been out of office for the past two or three years and demand allegiance to his interests from those he allows to retain their positions.
As a forceful leader a political strategist and a thorough organizer, Cox has few equals and no superior. For ten years he has been the supreme power in Hamilton County politics, and only by combinations of dissatisfied republicans and democrats have enemies been able to flank and defeat his splendidly equipped army of faithful followers. There is a well defined interest on all sides to know if he will be the Wellington or Napoleon of the coming battle.
There may be a curiosity on the part of those not conversant with Cincinnati politics to know the position of the colored voter in the coming election. There has been a gradual breaking away in small numbers for the past three years from the Cox forces of the Negro vote until at least 500 may be placed to the credit of the fusionists. Cox has done fairly well in giving colored men clerical positions, but has never permitted any of them to rise above a clerkship, although there are a number fully competent to fill any position for which they might be selected. Hon. Wm. H. Parham the last colored man elected to the Legislature from Hamilton county (two have been since defeated) is ominously silent. He is dissatisfied with the policy of the Administration toward the Negro. While not anti-Cox he exhibits a political passivity which indicates careless indifference as to results.
Hon. George H. Jackson, another exmember of the Legislature, is an open and aggressive fusionist. In the election last fall he spoke and worked with the anti-Cox people and is again an advocate of the cry, "Down the Boss." He was a delegate to the recent convention of Independent republicans. Leonidas H. Wilson, for years a staunch republican and active worker, is now a rabid fusionist. Robert Troy, assistant bookkeeper in the City Andi-
ter's office, and Philip Dabney Deputy City Treasurer, who secured their places by the election of a fusion Treasurer and Auditor and the assistance they rendered in defeating the Cox candidates, have rendered valuable service in organizing colored clubs of independent republican. Dabney is at the head of the Douglass league and Troy is influential in the Baptist church. Tom Hill employed in the City building and Jos. L. Jones retained by the fusionists in the County Clerk's Office are untiring in their efforts to make converts to their cause. Aside from those closely identified with politics a number of prominent men have joined the crusade.
Dr. J. M Townsend, pastor of Allen Temple and formerly Register of the Land Office in Washington, Dr. Wm. Colley, a graduate of Howard University, Dr. Erwin also of Howard, William Miller, a prosperous caterer, A. S. Thomas, a retired photographer, and numerous others who are dissatisfied with existing conditions. It is said over a thousand colored men will vote the democratic fusion ticket. Should they do so, and victory follow their votes the Independent Republicans will be in a position next fall and for some time to dictate terms to the regular organization. CINCINNATUS
tion of the fame and memory of Frederick Douglass. Each year it celebrates his birthday in an appropriate way. This year the success was better than ever before. This was largely due to the energy of J. B. Hart. president; and Will H. Davis, secretary.
The colored club women of this section have expressed themselves as highly pleased and gratified with the action of the Woman's National Suffrage Association in inviting Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, president of the N. A. C. W. to to address that body, and make what appears to to have been the most important address of the session on "The Justness of Woman's Plea." It is needless to say that they were seriously confident of her ability to do them and the race, and her sex honor.
Sometime ago, I mentioned the fact that the A. M. E Zion church was negotiating for the Institutional church building on Dearborn street, near 38th, known as Railroad Chapel. But the A. M. E. church has succeeded in "beating the Zion church to it," and that edifica no w belongs to them.
I understand that the acquisition of this property has decided the Bishop of that church to change their plans somewhat and that hereafter, a Bishop will be located here, and Chicago will be a centre of activity in church affairs. It is even hinted that the big publishing house may be removed to this place, and a learned pastor of one of our churches placed in the editorial chair. It is said here that this is a very important step and that the church ought to send its best representation here. A good man can command the field, and draw to his aid many influences that a different man could not get. It is generally thought here that Bishop Derrick is the man to send.
ALBERT B. GEORGE.
Miss Lola E Young, a graduate nurse of Freedmen's Hospital, died in Philadelphia on the 14 h inst. Her remains were buried in Greenville, S. C.
Normal (Ala.) Notes.
Normal, Alabama, Special.—Dr. A. D. Mayo. of Boston, who has been engaged in delivering a series of Educational lectures to the faculty and advanced students of Normal is still with us. Prof. W. H. Councill's sentiments on the Negro and Industrial Work in the South are highly appreciated by the public. He has engagements in Missouri, Tennessee, Texas., Louisiana, Iowa and several other States. He will speak at the Southern Industrial Convention in Chattanooga. This has been a very prosperous year, and shows the wonderful advancement in higher citizenship attained by the patrons of Normal. Mr. H. O. Cook who took special training in mathematics at Cornell University is proving himself quite an acquisition to the Institution. He has charge of our Department of Mathematics including Higher Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytics and Calculus of our college course. GARRETT
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Call on the Indian Herb Medicine Man, Dr. James P. Kerr, he cures all manner of diseases. Read his advertisement and write for particulars.
Miss Eva E Bell, of 100 L street, n. w., favored the Second Baptist church Lyceum with a solo last Sunday.
Rev. A. P. Miller read a very interesting paper to the Congressional Lyceum Sunday, March 18th. Miss Georgia Savoy rendered an instrumental selection, and Miss Eva E. Bell sang a solo, both of which were enjoyed by all who all who attended the meeting. Lawyer W. C. Martin presided.
Mr. John T. Howe was called to Wilmington, N. C., to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Mary W. Howe
Miss Mary Upshaw, who resides at 728 4th street, n. w., is very sick with la grippe.
There was a grand public debate at Shiloh Baptist church Monday evening, March 19th which drew a great gathering. All were celighted with the speakers.
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. Be sure you get the genuine. Sold over forty years. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. tf.
Director Merriam Not to Blame.
About forty colored men and women are at present employed in the Census Office. More will be given places as the demands of business increase. Disappointments should not be charged to Director Merriam out to Senators and Members of Congress, to whom the patronage has been apportioned, and upon whom he must depend for recommendations.
Mr Sumner P Belcher, compositor in the office of The Colored American, has been in the clutches of the grippe for the past week. Sumner's many friends will be pleased to learn that he is able to be out again.
BETHEL LITERARY'S SCHEDULE. SECOND PARTIST FORUM
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 27.—"Religion in Politics,"—Hon. Carroll D. Wright.
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The Colored American is seven years old today. It's a youngster as far as years are concerned but in point of circulation, influence, and in power for good it is ripe in years. It began under adverse circumstances but the management can say that in celebrating its seventh anniversary that it is on a paying basis, that it has a host of friends and that it is in a position to do great good for the race, to ameliorate its condition and to strike a hard blow when necessary. To those who have followed the fortunes of The Colored American and its management we tender our thanks. We shall strive to deserve the good will and confidence and the support not only of those who have been our friends in the past but for all the people.
The Georgia Big Four to the National Republican Convention are Hon. W. H. Johnson, Hon. H. A. Rueker, Cel. Judson W. Lyons and Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson. The first Mr. Johnson is a white man, Chairman of the State Committee, as good a Republican as ever trod shoe leather. It is a very strong combination and when Col. Pledger is drawn in as Chairman of the State Executive Committee, it is a combination hard to match in Southern politics, and the Georgia brethren are all working together for harmony, despite the facts that the 'simmons are off the tree and the 'possums are no longer chasable to their lairs.
AN EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
With the advent of the commencement season and the "sweet girl graduate" The Colored American anticipates its annual deluge of invitations from the many splendid colored institutions all over the country. As it is impossible to honor all these kind invitation in person, the columns of this paper will be open to all such announcements as a mark of our appreciation of such invitations and as a humble tribute to grand and noble work that our schools and college are doing. Dr. James G. Clay-
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ton of The Colored American staff and Secretary of the National Colored Teachers Bureau will assume special charge of the educational column and all matter pertaining thereto for publication addressed to him in care of this paper will receive considerate attention.
The Pen and Pencil Club of this town has got here to stay. We never knew before that our knights of the quill in the District of Columbia could consume so much cheese and crackers and Potomae water in so short a time, and for the past few weeks Potomac water has looked wenderefully like the brew so dear to the heart of King Gambrinurs. Long life and an increase of appetite and thirst for the members of the Pen and Pencil Club.
The chivalric white men of Georgia opened the current with two lynchings of black men for "alleged criminal assault." We have no sort of sympathy with rapists, and we have none for lynchers. Two crimes don't make a virtue. The orderly procedure of the law is the only safeguard for the orderly administration of government. We might as well have no courts and officers of the law, if the mob is to have its own sweet way in the matter of taking human life and destroying the property of parties they don't like. It is to be hoped that the gigantic intellects in Congress will be able to evolve some legal remedy from the national point of view to meet this evil based on the bill introduced by Representative George H. White, of North Carolina a short while ago. The conviction that the citizen of a State is greater than a citizen of the United States is a survival of the old State rights mummery which culminated in the great Civil War and cost this nation millions of dollars and thousands upon thousands of human lives and crushed for all time the villainous head of the slave power. We shall have to discuss the valuation of the rights of citizens as long as every State is silent on the matter of the life and property of citizens of the United States. They appeal to the supreme unit in our government. There are other conspiracies than those in the Southern States such as the control of strikes and like duties, and the regulation of trust combinations and other combinations in restraint of trade which will force upon the federal authority. There ought to be a further amendment to the Constitution, if authority cannot be found there now. Such legislation as will abridge the right of the States in the matter of the control of the life and limb and property of the citizens of the United States and of the States in which they reside.
We will be glad when the snow is off the ground and the leaves are on the trees and the birds begin to wavble the glories of spring.
There are enough candidates to succeed Mr. Cook as Superintendent of the colored schools of the District of Columbia to make the faculty of a great big college with a female annex.
We are sending out this week a large number of letters containing bills to delinquent subscribers. A large per cent. of them is to persons who stand high in the communities in which they live and who are amply able to pay their subscription bills to The Colored American. There seems to be, however, something in the nature of some people which opposes the paying of a
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MR. EDWARD E. COOPER.
President and Manager of The Colored American Publishing Co., whose Seventh Anniversary was Celebrated by the Citizens of the District of Columbia last Saturday by a Dinner.
newspaper bill. These letters are carefully worded and are not intended to offend any one. It is the wish of the manager of the paper, however, that those who receive the bills will acknowledge the receipt of them and send on their subscription.
On the front page of The Colored American today is a portrait and sketch of Dr. H. T. Johnson, editor of The Christian Recorder, and a man whose work has been of a character to make him many friends in the great church which he reprents. Dr. John
This will be a great year because of the impending campaign, because of the prosperity which follows a war, because of the Paris Exposition and last, but not least, because of the progress being made by the Afro-American everywhere. Those who have read The Colored American from year to year and who have followed its fortunes cannot afford to miss it this year; but still, if those to whom bills have been sent do not remit, they may expect to part company with the paper and to be awned by a lawyer for the amount that is due. It is a matter of business and it takes money to run a newspaper. The friends of the paper will not get offended, but the "dead beat" will probably write an insulting letter. The Colored American wants to hear from every subscriber whose subscription is in arrears.
In the last issue of The Colored American a series of letters on "The Big Colored Men of Maryland" were inaugurated. Pictures of Frederick Douglass and Ira Aldridge, the black Rosius, were printed with sketches of their lives. Quite a series of these articles will be printed from week to week and they are contributed by that prince of Negro journalists and writers, John E. Bruce (Bruce Grit). Mr. Bruce is beyond question one of the ablest, if not the ablest writer the race possesses. To get information, to collate and to put this together is a labor of love to him when the work embodies something that the Negro has done or is doing. These sketches will be published in book form as soon as the series have run through.
On the front page of The Colored American today is a portrait and sketch of Dr. H. T. Johnson, editor of The Christian Recorder, and a man whose work has been of a character to make him many friends in the great church which he represents. Dr. Johnson is backed by a host of A. M. E. ministers for the Bishopric and those who are in a position to know that next to Dr. M. M. Moore he will be the second man named for Bishop. His life is an interesting one. It reads like a romance wonderfully blended with the elements of fiction. As a minister of the Gospel, as an executive officer of the church, as the editor of The Christian Recorder, he has stood out in bold relief and has shone like a star of the first magnitude. His life is an open book. It is with a high degree of pleasure that The Colored American introduces Dr. Johnson to its thousands of readers. He deserves much at the hands of the race and will be honored by the greatest of all Negro organizations, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which he so ably and so lovingly represents.
Prof. B. F. Allen, Vice-president of Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. a school which has done and is doing so much for the race, was a visitor to our city this week. Prof. Allen has been on a trip South, taking in a part of his own native state, Georgia, and incidentally coming through North Carolina and stopping in Washington long enough to meet some of the noted educates and men in this city. He was a visitor to our sanctum and left a benediction and a most excellent exp ression.
Miss Mary Upshaw, who resides at 738 4th street n. w., is much improved from an attack of La Grippe, and is able to be cut again to the delight of her host of friends.
J. H.
"PHIL" WATERS. The Meteoric "Boy Orator of the Kanawha." Commanding Figure in the Recent State Con at Parkersburg, West Virginia. Delegate Acclamation. His place is Ever at the Front
The Meteoric "Boy Orator of the Kanawha." A Dominating Factor and Commanding Figure in the Recent State Convention of Republican Clubs at Parkersburg, West Virginia. Delegate to National Convention by Acclamation. His place is Ever at the Front.
DOINGS IN ALBANY.
(Continued from 1st page.)
Quite a number of strangers from was called by the name of the same. Although there were few members, the proceedings were carried out exceedingly well and with much enthusiasm. The Senators represented were:
Senator Beveridge (James A. Reid)
Senator Clay (Ed. G. Bouden); Senator Daniel (W. T. Wallace); Senator Deboe (Jacob Jones); Senator Depew (Nathan H. Styson); Senator Collins (A. Goodman); Senator Hanna (Julius Green);
Senator Hoar (David Dann); Senator McLauren (L. W. Grice); Senator Platt of Conn. (J. S. Simmons); Senator Prichard (H. J. Erwin); Senator Quay (H. H. Brown): Senator Sewell (Peter Edwards).
After prayer by the chaplain, Prof. C. H. Royer, Senator Platt made the statement that Senator Deboe of Kentucky was illegally appointed as Gov. Taylor who appointed him, is not yet Governor of Kentucky. He began a speech on the same, but was interrupted by Senator Daniels who raised the call for a quorum. Then the roll was called. A quorum being present Senator Platt resumed his speech and was answered by Senator Deboe who boldly defended himself; but finally the matter was handed over to a committee on elections. Then came the report of the Ways and Means committee consisting of Senators Daniels, Depew and Hanna. Senator Daniels, the chairman of the committee, read the report thus: "After a thorough and careful investigation the committee unanimously decided that the Nicaraguan Canai would be of immense value to the United States. It will afford a great protection to the Pacific Coast in the time of war.
"Whereas, we the committee, having been appointed to look after the condition of schools and colleges after a careful investigation present the following to wit:
Be it enacted by Congress that the Universities of Harvard, Yale and Princeton shall receive a yearly endowment of $2,000,000, and all schools and colleges for Negro education be liberally endowed according to their respective merits, and especially St. Augustine's Normal and Colle-
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DOINGS IN ALBANY.
(Continued from 1st page.)
Quite a number of s.rangers from out of town were in attendance among whom were Miss S B. Frazier, of Red Hook, N. Y.; Mr. Harry Lewis, of Boston, Mass.; Miss Williams, of Troy, N. Y.; Mrs. Harris, of Troy, N. Y.; the Misses Epps, of Waterford, N. Y.
Very many beautiful costumes were worn, noticeably among the dancers were Mrs. F. W. Taylor, elegant black satin, jet trimmings and jack roses; Mrs. Harris, Troy, N. Y., black brocade silk, decollette and red roses; Mrs. Maude Douge, black brocade silk skirt and cream satin waist; Miss Epps, of Waterford, N. Y., black and white striped silk; Mrs, Tillie Fulton, brown cloth suit combined with white silk; Miss Carrie Dixson, green satin over dress of white net, and many others that I have not space to mention.
Zita's full orchestra which furnished the music for the occasion is one of the finest musical organizations in Albany. Every one was loud in praise of its magnificent playing and none more than those who tripped the light fantastic toe. Hereafter Zita's orchestra will doubtless be in greater demand than heretofore among the pleasure going colored citizens of Albany.
Mr. James O. Commeraw, of Syracuse, N. Y., is one of the most courteous and gallant gentlemen in Albany. His deportment, language and conduct are such as to command the respect of refined people who are proud to honor him with their friendship.
MRS F. A. BRUCE.
A MOCK CONGRESS.
The Students of St. Augustine Inaugurate a Unique Entertainment.
Raleigh, N. C., Special,—One of St. Augustine's Literaries held a mock Senate on the 16th inst. Each member of the Literary except Mr. D. L Ferguson who was president, the secretary and assistant secretaries, represented some Senator, and during the session,
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giate Institute, of Raleigh, N. C., shall receive $1,000,000 annually." A motion was put by Senator Debae and seconded by Senator Sewell that this report be also tabled, and was carried. Then came bills for discussion.
son of Ex Gov. Pinchback Dead
Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, of 1422 Bacon street, northwest, former governor of Louisiana, has been notified of the death in Phoenix, Ariz., Saturday night of his son, Mr. Piackey N. Pinchback, a prominent Philadelphia business man. Mr. Pinchback's death was caused by pulmonary trouble, and he was in Arizona in the hope of receiving benefit from the climate. He was thirty seven years of age, and leaves a wife and one child. It has not yet been decided whether the interment will be at Philadelphia or in Louisiana.
An Excellent Opportunity for Our High School Graduate.
Any one with a business turn can earn two or three dollars a day by taking up the work laid out by the American Savings Industrial Company, room 3, 609 F street, n. w. Explanation free. Call from 9 a. m to 4 p. m. Only those who are willing to work need apply tf.
Tomorrow at 8:30 o'clock p. m., Prof J. W. Cromwell, Principal of the Bannexer school, will address the Congressional Lyceum. Prof. Cromwell is one of the best informed men of the race and in his forthcoming address he will doubtless deal instructively with some question of public moment.
Miss S. J. Janifer of 1116 6th street northwest, was very agreeably surprised on Tuesday evening, it being her birthday. Miss M E Janifer and sister Lillie and Mrs. Leedetter arranged the affair. Friends were invited and when Miss S. J. Janifer came home in the evening she found the parlor filled with friends and many useful presents. Miss Maggie Janifer tendered her guests a sumptuous supper.
On Friday evening, the 16th inst., Oid Ark Lodge No. 1695, G. U. O. of O. F., tendered the District Grand Officers a grand reception on the occasion of their annual official visit of inspection. M V. P. Shed. Wilkins presided and M. V. P. J. T. Simmons acted as master of ceremonies and introduced the Grand Officers. At the conclusion of the ceremonies incident to the reception of the Grand Officers, the presiding officer on behalf of the Lodge tendered the chair and gavel to the Grand Master. The address of welcome was made by P. N. F. W. A. Baltimore. Appropriate addresses were made by District Grand Master W. O. Marrin, D. G., Deputy G. M. Wm H. Rose, Secretary C. B. Walker, D. G. T.
SUMMER RESORTS
The Summer season is about here, will be lots of money spent this summer classes at resorts. The Colored America announcements of all hotels, cottages, entertain summer visitors. Send us you to spend a few weeks away from home rates will be. Our price for printing these per month. Terms in advance. Send to spend. The Colored American will be reisement.
The Summer season is about here, and the good times are also here. There will be lots of money spent this summer by the intelligent and well to do classes at resorts. The Colored American with its usual enterprise solicits the announcements of all hotels, cottages and property holders who desire to entertain summer visitors. Send us your cards and rates that those who wish to spend a few weeks away from home may know where to go and what the rates will be. Our price for printing these cards for the season is $5.00 or $2.00 per month. Terms in advance. Send your cards and the amount you desire to spend. The Colored American will be sent free during the life of your advertisement.
THE HOTEL
This Hotel is situated on an elevation cent view for ten miles. At the base of wample opportunity to those fond of sailing WOODLAWN is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles fside daily. The service at the Hotel is su large and alrry with all modern convenien 85 feet front and is surrounded with a be For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMIT
This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magnificent view for ten miles. At the base of which is a wide sheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing.
WOODLAWN TERRACE.
is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and alry with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 85 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks.
For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMITH, Snow Hill, N.J.
Will open Friday, June 1, 1900.
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Late Locals.
A WHOLE VILLAGE
Attacked by Grip—One Family Escapes by Using Pe-ru-na.
During the winter I and my family of six were taken with la grippe. The disease was very prevalent at that time in the village where I resided, nearly everyone being sick with it. Our doctors treated it as best they could, but were very unsuccessful in the treatment of it. As soon as my family were taken sick I went to the drugstore and bought six bottles of Pe-ru-na, and we all took it according to the directions given on the bottle; and although our cases seemed to be more than usually violent in the outset, yet our recovery was prompt, and we were all well much sooner than those who were treated by the regular physicians.
Many people died of this la grippe during this epidemic, and few if any, were sick so short a time as myself and family. After we were all well we had one bottle of Pe-ru-na left. C. T. Hatfield. Send for a free copy of "Winter Catarrh." This book contains a lecture by Dr. Hartman on la grippe which has attracted wide attention and has been reported in leading papers. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
W. West and D. G Director T. J. Fields, Jr., to which M. V. P. W. L. Tignor responded. Over a hundred members of the Lodge and visitors were present among the latter of whom were M. V. P. W. A. Wells, Sr., and M. V. P. Alex S. Howard, of Rising Sun Lodge 1365, and P. N. F. Robert Ruone, of Peter Ogden Lodge 1374. The speeches of the Grand Officers were heartily applauded, and the addresses of welcom, and response by Messrs. Baltimore and Dr. Tigner were of a high order.
The speechmaking over a fine collation was served and heartily enjoyed by all. Among the strong pillars of this Lodge are Grand Secretary C. B. Walker and Prof. J. D. Baltimore, assistant principal of the Manual Training School.
e, and the good times are also here. There
former by the intelligent and well to do
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and property holders who desire to
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me may know where to go and what the
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HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE
Lawnside. N.J.
in which furnishes one with a magnifi-
which is a wide sheet of water giving
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from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn-
tricly first class. The Bed Rooms are
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beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks.
TH, Snow Hill, N.J.
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We are sending out this week a large number of letters containing bills to delinquent subscribers. A large per cent. of them is to persons who stand high in the communities in which they live and who are amply able to pay their subscription bills to The Colored American. There seems to be, however, something in the nature of some people which opposes the paying of a newspaper bill. These letters are carefully worded and are not intended to offend anyone. It is the wish of the manager of the paper, however, that those who receive the bills will acknowledge the receipt of them and send on their subscription.
This will be a great year because of the impending campaign, because of the prosperity which follows a war, because of the Paris Exposition and last, but not least, because of the progress being made by the Afro-American everywhere. Those who have read The Colored American from year to year and who have followed its fortunes cannot afford to miss it this year; but still, if those to whom bills have been sent do not remit, they may expect to part company with the paper and to be dunned by a lawyer for the amount that is due. It is a matter of business and it takes money to run a newspaper. The friends of the paper will not get offended, but the "dead beat" will probably write an insulting letter. The Colored American wants to hear from every subscriber whose subscription is in arrears.
"Owner" or "Tenant."
Statistics concerning ownership or tenancy of homes are being eagerly awaited by many persons who realize the importance of these statistics as a means of showing the real prosperity of the colored people.
Reports received from recent conferences and conventions in the South indicate encouraging progress of the race in industrial knowledge and in the number engaged in professional pursuits. Such reported gains can best be proved beyond dispute by census facts bearing on the ownership of nomes among the colored people. These statistics will be made up entirely from the replies to the questions of the census enumerators. No matter what the dwelling is, whether a humble cabin or a fine residence, if it is the abiding place of a family its ownership will be taken and recorded by the census.
Whether the occupant is in debt for his house or his land or has bought on a contract, he is an owner. Every householder is either an "owner" or a "tenant." It is believed that one of the most gratifying facts to be developed by the census will be the greatly increased number of the colored race who have succeeded in becoming owners of their homes.
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A New Music Hall.
Yes, the erection of a music hall and roof garden controlled by Afro-Americans in the city of Washington is bound to come in the near future. Having filled a long felt want by the formation of a first-class band and a permanent chorus, Bandmaster Hoffman is now laying plans towards the building of a music hall. By attending the second annual musical festival scheduled for June 8, at the Academy of Music you will endorse this great undertaking. At present Mr. Hoffman has under his control one hundred
THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C.
and thirty-five musicians. On account of the large stage required for so great a number it is out of the question to produce a musical work of high order until after the regular theater season closes.
The National Colored Teachers' Bureau.
In view of numerous inquiries The Colored American takes this occasion to attest the high character of the National Colored Teachers' Bureau, of this city. The establishment of such an institution in Washington, the recognized educational center of the country would seem to subserve a purpose of immeasurable usefulness to the educational public, and to justify its conduct along advanced lines. No petty annoyance of registration or membership fees, deposits, retainers or other exactions except a commission from those alone for whom it secures positions payable almost at their own convenience, characterizes the lofty purposes of this institution which well deserves the patronage of the more advanced educational fraternity. Another feature of this Bureau which in itself is sufficient to recommend it to public esteem is the fact that the most rigid requirements as to fitness are imperatively demanded of all applicants for enrollment, thus maintaining a high standard of excellence, and furnishing a most stimulating incentive to proficiency in those who would enter the profession.
Possibly there is hardy an institution in this country but what has had its troubles in casting about for suitable teachers. Compentent teachers looking for commensurate compensation have no less difficulties in finding positions. What a happy solution of the vexed problem is afforded both classes by this central medium, through which they can keep in perfect touch with each other's necessities? The brightest young men and women of all the states and the most promising graduates of all the leading institutions are rapidly enrolling in the National Colored Teachers' Bureau to meet the rapidly increasing demand for their services. Wide awake and progressive educators fully appreciate the value of such an institution as an adjunct of education. The National Colored Teacher's Bureau is a fixture. The public can rest well assured that it will be conducted in strict conformity with such advanced methods and integrity as must continue to recommend it to the esteem of the progressive educators of the country.
BLOOD POISON CURED BY B. B. B.
Bottle Free to sufferers
Deep-seated, obstinate cases, the kind that have resisted doctors, hot springs and patent medicine treatment, quickly yield to B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) thoroughly tested for 30 years. B. B. B. has cured such indications as mucuous patches in the mouth, sore throat, eruptions, ting sores, bone pains, itching skin, swollen glands, stiff joints, copper colored spots, chancres, ulceration on the body, and in hundreds of cases where the hair and eyebrows have fallen out and the whole skin was a mass of boils, pimples and ulcers this wonderful specific has completely changed the whole body into a clean, perfect condition, free from eruptions, and skin smooth with the glow of perfect health. B. B. B. is the only perfect cure for blood poison. So sufferers may test B. B. B. and know for themselves that it cures, a trial bottle will be sent free of charge.
B. B. B. for sale by druggist at $1 per large bottle, or 6 large bottles (full treatment) $5. For trial bottle, address BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga.
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.
First-class in every particular.
MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES,
Proprietress.
Washington. D. C.
Robert H. Key
FINE WINES, LIQUORS
CIGARS, ETC.
Ladies' Dining Room.
Meals at all Hours
443 First Street Southwest.
Gray & Costley.
Wines, Liquors and Cigars
Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed.
1313 E Street N. W.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SOUTHERN HOTEL,
Good board, steam heat and electric
bells, Home comfort, moderate
prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington,
D. C. Fine wines, liquors,
cigars and tobacco.
Jack M Ryan, Proprietor
The Woodson House
First-class, newly furnished and decorated,
massurpassed cuisine, convenient to all oars.
One half square from Pennsylvania Depot,
467 Missouri Avenue.
HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR
THE EL CANEY CAFE
A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plan. Unushes, Ice Cream, and Soft Drinks a special. Furnished rooms with or without card at reasonable rates.
Edwards & Williamson, Props
Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry
Fritz Reuter's
HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT
451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave.
202, 208 & 210 41 N. W
Washington, D. C.
The McKinley Hotel
489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w.
Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home
for strangers. Meals served at all hours.
Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and
be convinced.
Joshua N Anderson.
I. J. Edwards, Props.
FAT FOLKS REDUOED
15 to 25
pounds per month.
HARMLESS; no
starving; 20 years'
experience.
BOOK FREE. Address DR.
SNYDER, A, 907 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Protect yourself in Case of Sickness Accident or Death by Insuring j
The Capital City BENEFIT SOCIETY
Of Washington, D. C.
Incorporated Septem. or 27, 1887, under the laws of the District of Columbia.
DIRECTOR8:
Anson S. Taylor, Pres. 1213 F St. N. W.
Justice of the Peace and Comm'r of Deeds
San! H. Walker, V. Pres. and Sec'y
458 La. Ave., dealer in Real Estate.
B. B. Whalen, 458 La. Ave
John N. Walker, 458 La. Ave
Home Office: 458 Louisiana Avenue
Rooms 11 and 12.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Office hours from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.
CHARLES FISCHER
I
SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses.
623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTH WEST
Opposite Patent Office
WASHINGTON, D. C.
J. W. CRODIE,
CASH OR Furniture, Carpets.
CREDIT Stoves Mattings, &c
Sold on Weekly or Monthly Payments
813 7TH STREET. N. W. 515 4 1-2 STREET, S. W
Washington, D. C.
THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Ever Made for the Hair.
BEEF MARROW HAIR POMADE
A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING
Nothing equal to it. Positively the very best preparation on the market for straightening, in vigor ting and beautifying the hair. You will find after using it a short time that it excels any from chemicals; so pure and harmless that it can be used every day with perfect satisfaction. It renders the hair soft, pliable and beautiful. It prevents the hair from breaking off and falling out. It nourishes the roots and makes the hair grow, often starting a new growth and restoring the hair to its natural color. Full directions with each bottle. Price 25 and 50 cents. If your druggist does not keep it three 50c bottles will be sent prepaid on receipt off! Send money by postoffice money order or registered letter. Write your name and address plainly. Dig money to agents. Write for particulars.
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY
CHICAGO SALE FORADE CO., 171 Aberdeen St., Chicago.
THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C.
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OUR CASE IN EQUITY.
Major Charles R. Douglass Protests Against Hot-Headed and Untimely Utterances. Notes From a Popular Lyceum.
Editor The Colored American: It was a great treat to me to be present at the meeting of the Second Baptist Lyceum on Sunday last, to listen to an address by Senator William E. Mason on "Human Liberty." He gave utterance to some of the old time sentiments of ante bellum days, and the days of the reconstruction period, and his speech was ably supplemented by remarks of Hons. George H. White, Judson W. Lyons, John P. Green and Miss Lucy E. Moten and others. There was one speech however that I thought entirely out of place and insulting to those present, and that was the speech of Editor Manly of Wilmington, N. C. fame. He posed as a martyr, and charged, without exception, that the colored people of Washington were doing "absolutely nothing" by way of contributing funds for use in testing laws aimed at the disfranchisement of the race in the south. For himself he said he owed little or nothing to the support of the Negro race, that as we well knew he could go on the "other side" and leave us to our fate; and it was I! I! I! all through his remarks. Now for one Negro, who has been identified with every interest inaugurated in behalf of the race, and long before this man was born, and down to the present date, I would be glad if all such professional Negroes would go on the "other side," for if they do anything commendable the credit goes to the white race, and if they do anything disreputable it is charged up against the Negro. Such Negroes usually stir up strife on our (Negro) side, and then cowardly skip out and leave their misguided followers to face death and destruction. I have heard this kind of rot before from refugees of this class who come to Washington, and attempt to lecture us on our duty; and our duty as they see it, is to be 'intrusting funds into their hands in the name of the cause of the Negro. The Negro has a cause to defend but it should not be intrusted to the hands of half-hearted Negroes of whose 'responsibility we knew nothing, and who are ever prating and boasting of their ability to leave us and go on "the other" side where they are despised and hated whenever their true character is revealed. Washington has long been imposed upon by this class of Negroes, entire strangers, with hat in hand demanding money, and if it is not forthcoming without question, insults follow. The idea of a Negro boasting of his own degradation is simply disgusting.
Washington, D. C.
A MODERN CINCINNATUS.
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ings to the Race," before A. M. E Z o Jubi'ee on the "Religious Factor in Civilization of Races" etc., are all remarkable for their wealth of thought, ability and research.
Among the numerous testimonials to the virtues and worth of the subject of our sketch are the following:
"Brother Johnson possesses the elements of true greatness."—Dr. Townsend, Boston University.
"Mr. Johnson is a young man with a rare mind and has splendid future before him."—Dr. Rendall, Lincoln University.
"The church may well congratulate itself upon being able to produce a man
so scholarly, painstaking and patient." —Dr. L. J. Coppin.
"He who can write a book like the "Divine Logos," can give the world anything the spirit of God moves him to write"—Bishop Tanner.
"Dr. Johnson is a true leader of his people and is esteemed for his ability and great force of character."—President Braden, Central Tennessee College.
"The paper of Dr. Johnson is a revelation and surprise and speaks volumes for the future of your people".—Bishop Andrews at Zion's church Centennial Jubilee.
"Out of all the books that have been written and published by our ministry, Dr H. T. Johnson is the only author who passed through a popular scholastic or college training." Bishop Turner in Voice of Missions, Oct 1, '97.
"Dr. H T. Johnson, although the most modest man in the great A. M. E. church, is regarded as the soundest and ablest journalist, of the Negro race. He is worthy of any position in his church, however high, and his modesty will win the most exalted place in the church for him."—The Appeal Aug 97, '98
Though considered as an episcopal candidate at large with a southwestern constituency behind him, Dr. Johnson is as much a southern man as any candidate for the bishopric now before the church. He is a southerner by birth and the greater part of his ministerial service has been given to that field. He would doubtless be there now as a laborer had that section with other parts of the church not assigned him to his journalistic station as editor of the Christian Recorder, the oldest Negro paper in the world.
Mr. Frederick W. Hedge
Of the young men who have come to Washington in the past few years none have won for themselves a higher position in the esteem of the people of this community than has Mr. Fred W. Hedge of Kansas City. Mr. Hedge is
J. H. G.
MR. FREDERICK W. HEUGE
connected with the Post Office Department of the Lower Branch of Congress and as such has ingratiated himself in the confidences of the members of Congress and that of all with whom he has come in contact. He represents the Sunflower State in Washington and his friends at home have many reasons to be proud of the success he has achieved since coming to the Nation's Capital. Shakspeare says that some men are born great, some achieve it and some have it thrust upon them. Mr. Hedge seems to have achieved his greatness; although Nature has endowed him with a big brain, a large stock of energy and push and a splendid physique.
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 and of good moral character.
Conventions.—When joining the Order through age to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountains to 60 years of age complete.
Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years, $6.60.
Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Would death on last year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Annually, January and July. The annual month's benefits.
Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, and member a life member. After paying dues of the stock will pay the member's dues, and ar. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per count to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of the share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should, said member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w
Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character.
Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete.
Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60.
Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Would death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives.
Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly.
Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cent per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The annual monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits.
Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, may said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, 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 5 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 relocating.
JESUS
This Department fui
style and prices write to
B and E Classes are
benefits.
B Class Policies are
Age
14 to 25 years.....
25 to 35 years.....
35 to 45 years.....
45 to 50 years.....
50 to 55 years.....
55 to 60 years.....
60 to 65 years.....
E Class Policies are
Age
14 to 25 years.....
25 to 35 years.....
35 to 45 years.....
45 to 50 years.....
50 to 55 years.....
55 years (Complete)...
This Department furnishes all Regalia that is wi le and prices write for price list.
4 CLASSES.
B and E Classes admit a membership, male benefits.
B Class Polls are as follows:
This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list.
4 CLASSES.
B and E classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits.
Ages.
to 25 years..... $2 50
to 35 years..... 2 75
to 45 years..... 8 00
to 50 years..... 8 25
to 55 years..... 8 25
to 60 years..... 8 50
to 65 years..... 8 50
E Class Policies are as follows:
CLASS E TAB
Ages.
to 25 years..... $5 00
to 85 years..... 5 25
to 45 years..... 5 50
to 50 years..... 5 75
to 55 years..... 5 75
years (Complete)..... 6 00
Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly.
14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20
25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20
35 to 45 years. 8 00 200 00 5 70 1 43
45 to 50 years. 8 25 140 00 6 65 1 66
50 to 55 years. 8 25 115 00 6 65 1 66
55 to 60 years. 8 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. Paid Quarterly.
14 to 25 years..... $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40
25 to 85 years..... 5 25 500 00 9 50 .....
35 to 45 years..... 5 50 500 00 10 40 .....
45 to 50 years..... 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 85
50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 85
55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 85
The ages are reckoned from the last birthday.
Remember that the
the annual dues of
payments of three mo-
the balance of annu-
senses will go to the g
If dues are paid an
and his full proportion
made his own collector
self-supporting, and tha
to collect.
You will readily see
to meet once or four t
Life benefits.-The
Stock and two shares
of per cent, or one
of life, they may take
period of time.
Members of Class I
year of their members
Stock, and secure a loo-
bership, in either one
member in health, as w
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 c
The balance of annual dues remaining to the
uses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for
If dues are paid annually in advance, the me
m and his full proportion of annual dues. By the l
hade his own collector, thereby making the mem
of-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
and 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 take
stock, and secure a loan after a given period of the
orship, in either one of these Classes, like the E
member in health, as well as his family in death.
Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued.
The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October.
The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for sald 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. 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.
BEE HIVE
The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March, 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their monies 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 upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts.
from 10 cents and upw
In 1863 this was the
depositers during the n
This Department m
of the necessity of haw
organization, and to fu
farms, 3; dwellings, 2;
7.
from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1803 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 serif.
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, 18.
7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order.
The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Bretherhood. 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 Bretherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 8,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work.
SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS.
mountains are composed of males and females, sound of a character.
When joining the Order through Conventions, person's age; when joining the Fountain by application please complete.
Bent Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 60, $75 and $125. Would death occur within the first twelve paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents per month and July. The next monthly dues secure the help—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member the member. After paying dues and owning the share will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome late—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent, to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend taxes, and leave a balance of $5.
Rights of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, which will enable said member to tide over the mist policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing.
2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.)
Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 3 to 14 years of age.
Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments.
Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shift within the first year, $24.50; after the first year to the parents or guardians.
Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per m 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respect monthly dues purchase the highest weekly s
Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semi and July. The child is allowed to purchase Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting each year.
Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and female, from 3 to 14 years of age.
Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by installments.
Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians.
Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly; 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits.
Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance each year.
3. THE BEGALLA.
at furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members write for price list.
4 CLASSES.
uses admit a membership, male and female, and sec are as follows:
CLASS B TABLE.
Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Ages. $2 50 $200 00 $2 75 200 00 8 00 200 00 8 25 140 00 8 25 115 00 8 50 90 00 8 50 65 00 s are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Ages. $5 00 $500 00 $5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 (te) 5 75 400 00 6 00 350 00
At the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued, or of either of the above named Classes may be discharged months each, payable the 1st of January, April, June, or annual dues remaining to the credit of each member, the purchase of Bank Stock for sald member, and annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent portion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment, selector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be payable to that member of either one of these classes, four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds are the members of B Class are allowed to purchase shares for each year of their membership. The stock one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them take their stock certificates and policies, and secure their Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and their membership; likewise, they may take their policles and a loan after a given period of time. You will readily one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds as well as his family in death.
15. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK.
The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. w. 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 t buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 lar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Mo held subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection as the only bank in Richmond which continued to o the financial stringency, while the other banks were
6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R.
7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order
is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Bretherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doing peoples. It is published weekly in The Reformer Pro a first-class job department, and makes a specialty
A Woman of Our Race Honored The national president of the Woman's Relief Corps has issued an order to the women all over the country urging upon them to forward journals (if they have any printed ones) or else a sketch of their work from the date of organization till now, to national sec-
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Lowly Nazarene.
Mr. Pennington was born a slave and remained in that condition for a number of years, and finally resolving upon becoming a fugitive he ran away and found shelter at the home of a Quaker in Pennsylvania with whom he remained six months. The Quaker taught him the "rudiments" and nature assisted by his own ambition to emancipate his mind did the rest. After the expiration of six months it became necessary for his safety to remove further North so as to be out of the reach of body-snatchers. To this purpose he removed to Long Island, N. Y. where he engaged his services to a gentleman as a domestic, with whom he remained for three years, during which period he applied himself to study and was so far improved at the expiration of five years from the time of his escape from slavery that an application was made to him to teach a small school of colored children at New Town, near Flushing, Long Is-
Being previously examined by committee his services were accepted and he taught the school successfully for two years.
He next removed to New Haven, Connecticut, where he obtained a larger school, and also entered a Theological Seminary to prepare himself for the ministry. Here he taught and studied history, astronomy, algebra, philoscophy, logic and systematic theology.
Returning to New Town at the expiration of three years he renewed his former services there as a teacher, and established a church and soon gathered a flourishing congregation.
After laboring here two years he removed to Hartford, Connecticut, where he preached eight years and part of the time also taught school.
He was five times appointed to a seat in the General Conventions for the improvement of the free colored people.
In 1843 the State of Connecticut elected him as its representative to attend the World's Anti-Slavery Convention; and the American Peace Society also chose him to represent it in the World's Peace Convention, both these meetings being held in London the same year. He addressed the Anti-Slavery Convention at considerable length, his speech occupying several closely printed octavo pages. While sojourning in England he preached in many of the principal churches of the Independents and other Dissenters.
He moved on a footing of social and intellectual equality with the ministers and people of his own persuasion; he was in fact, owing to his abilities as a preacher, sought out to supply the pulpits of some of the most popular ministers of the day.
On his return to America he was received with much favor and exchanged pulpits with eight or ten of the leading clergymen of Connecticut.
He was a member of the Hartford Central Association of Congregational Ministers which consisted of about twenty of the leading ministers of that denomination in the States, and was twice elected its president in which capacity he presided over assemblies composed entirely of whites. At a meeting of which he was chosen President two young men presented themselves for
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licenses to presch, the rule prescribed that the President should examine the candidate on experimental religion, church history and various parts of theology, this he did acceptably.
The white candidates were both licensed, and their certificates were signed by the black President.
One of these young men was a native Kentucky.
At the same meeting Dr. Pennington was elected a delegate to the General Conference of Congregational Ministers of the State of Maine.
One of his admirers without his knowledge gave him a life membership in the American tract society, by paying the necessary amount of money.
He was the settled minister of the First Colored Presbyterian church of New York, and a member of the Presbytery.
In 1841, he published a volume of about 100 pages 12 mo entitled "A text book of the origin and history of the of the Colored People." He also published an address on West India Emancipation, some sermons and other works.
When the question of granting citizenship to the colored population was brought before the people of Connecticut one of the newspapers of that state objected to the measure on the ground that the blacks were inferior to the whites, Dr. Pennington invited a public meeting and refuted the calumny before a very large audience." Dr. Pennington was the clergyman who officiated at the wedding of Frederick Douglass when he was first married.
It will be seen that like most of the other distinguished and able Negroes from Maryland noticed in these papers, that he sustained the reputation of the Negroes of that State with dignity and ability. He is said to have been a polished shaft, a brilliant and forceful orator, a clever and capable thinker and writer.
The Negroes of Maryland have thus far no cause to be ashamed of their great men for they were not only great in name, but great in deeds which attracted the notice and commanded the respect of thoughtful men of all races, which gave them standing and reputation in their day and generation.
Some idea of Dr. Pennington's style as a writer, may be gathered from the following excerpt from a contributed article bearing his name in the Anglo-African Magazine entitled "The Great Conflict Requires Great Faith."
It is not assuming too much to say, that the issues involved in our cause are by far the greatest that now occupy the attention of God or man. They are issues that must be met, or God is dis honored and man is disgraced; they are issues that involve the integrity of God's moral government and man's best happiness. Shall man continue to trample upon his fellow man? Shall the religion of the cross continue to be corrupted from its purity? Shall the Bible be desecrated in the unhallowed use of defending slavery? Shall the glory of one race of men stand reared upon the shame of another? Shall the monuments, towers and palaces of one race stand upon the bones and muscles of another, and these boosted volumes of political economy literature and theology too, stand written in the life blood of the weak? Shall all these abominations be done and ratified among men on earth, and the Mighty and Holy God remain inactive upon his throne?"
It would be a foul censure upon His pure throne to believe that those
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HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
By EDWARD A. JOHNSON,
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CONTAINS—Ten pictures of the Laring Charges made by the Juan, El Ceney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at a cannon which rocked over the block house and saved the Roer Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag. The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles. Roerveelt and many of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—An Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Cutan Women Cavalry.—The New Army—The Poet, Paul Lawrence Tunbar—"Eddie" Savoy outwitte the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington. Uncle Sam's moneys—The colored Register of the Treasury who has money to make it good.
Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Readings to e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the War, with a FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters and nita, and a brief sketch of the Phillipinos and their civilization.
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CONTAINS—Fen pictures of the Laring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Ceney, 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 Cutan Women Cavay. The Negro Paymasters in the Army. The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Jumbar. "Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington. The Negro who seals Uncle Sam's money. The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good.
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things can long continue. Those great issues have gone the rounds of the world, and have tested the strength of some of the most powerful thrones and chairs of state. And there is no doubt that they are about to be tried in our land. The conflict is to be between the powers of Heaven and the powers of earth.
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The conflict is over, and the powers of Heaven revailed. Human slavery is dead. But it left a withering blight all along its pathway and we are now engaged in another conflict with the powers of esrth, for justice and equality and rights which our new condition as free men entails.
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Deaths of Mrs. Etta Stanley, Mr. S. J. Brown and Mrs. Margaret A. Oliver. Political News Notes.
New Haven, Conn. Special.—Mrs. Mita Stanley, of 77 Webster street, died Wednesday evening, March 14, 1900, of peritonitis, at her home. The deceased had only been sick a few days. She was born in the same house in which she died, twenty-seven years ago, and was well known in the City of Elms because of her sweet voice as one of New England's popular singers. She had for some time sung in the choir of the Dixwell Ave. Congregational Church. The funeral took place from her late residence, Sunday the 18th inst. at 1.30 p.m. Rev. A. C. Powell officiated. The floral offerings were beautiful. She leaves a mother, father, one brother and host of friends to mourn their loss.
performed their ceremonies at the grave. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Be it remembered that our loss of so noble a man as Samuel J. Brown is simply Heaven's gain. He is not dead but simply has been called from labor to reward. Not dead? No his life, his advice, his countenance and even his foot prints are so engraved in the church in society and upon the streets of New Haven that for years to come the eyes of the inhabitants of this city will be fixed upon him. No mind can compose, no pen can write and no tongue can utter too much to the honor of this great man. Representatives were present from Boston, New York, Hartford, Conn., New London, Bridgeport, Ansonia, Waterbury, Milford and many other parts to witness the sad goodbye.
Mrs. Margaret Ann Oliver the mother of Mr. R. L. Read, who was born at Eastern Shore, Md., in 1822, after about two days illness with pneumonia, died at the residence of her son, 102 Ashmun street, Saturday morning, March 17, at honorable age of 78 years 5 months and 23 days. The deceased came to New Haven in 1871 and since that time has been a faithful member of the Emanuel Baptist church for 52 years. She made her home with her son. The deceased leaves a son, Robert L. Read, a daughter, Mrs. Emily L. Parker and nine grandchildren and a host of friends to moan their loss. The funeral took place Tuesday morning, March 20, from her son's residence at 11 o'clock, Rev. A. C. Powell officiated. Interment in the family lot at Highwood, Conn.
Captain James H. Wilkins, one of New Haven's most popular race men, who has for many weeks suffered from a cancer in the throat, died at Grace Hospital Sunday night, March 18, was taken to his residence on Dixwell avenue and the funeral took place from St. Luke's Episcopal church Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. Up to this writing no particulars had been learned but in the next issue shall give a short history of the life of the deceased.
This week will be recorded as a week of funerals among our people in New Haven. It would possibly be safe to say that there has been no time in the history of New Haven when the grim monster death has clipped the life cord so often among our people as within the last five days.
As a member of the ninth ward committee I would say that 1st Councilman Moses T. Rice has proven to be the choice of the ward committee to be nominated for alderman for the ward. Now be it remembered that every colored man should have his eyes open and go to the caucus, take his friends and nominate Mr. Rice then go to the polls and vote for him. There is no doubt that if every colored man in the ward will support Mr. Rice he will be both nominated and elected. Mr. Rice has always proven himself a true race man and staunch Republican, and in the opinion of the ward committee, which is composed of 11 white men and 3 colored men, Mr. Rice today is the strongest man in the ward for the position. It will be sometime before the colored voters of the ninth ward will have the chance to vote for a colored man for aldermen so they should be encouraged to support him.
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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 oney away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them
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Broklyn. August, 15, 1891-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once.
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Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. 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.
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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. Kev. 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. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Digestion, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, 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 it 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 liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat rolks 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.
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City Paragraphs.
Miss Anice Lowis, a kindergarten
teacher, hss been quite sick.
Mr. Madden Butler haa been appoint’
@ substitute tescher of the public
schools in the teuth division.
‘The Mozart Club S. E. will give
their annual retreat April 26, at the
residence ot Mr. J, C. Dersey $, E,
Major Charles Fillmore, of Colum-
bus, Ohio, has accepied a position ia
the Treasury Department in this city.
Don’t fail to cali at the office of the
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Mr. Edward C. Allen, of Moore
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York where he went to witness the
Gans—Eme fight.
A Trip to Coon Town was the talk
of the town this week. Messrs. Cole
and Johnson are prime favorites in
Washington.
You wili make # big mistake if you
do not get a few shares of the stock of
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Mr. Lucy L. Rucker, wife of Mr.
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morning session of Madam Smallwood’s
dressmaking academy,
Miss Alice Braxton of 2124 11th st_
n.w., Who has been confined to her
room with pneumoniais convalescent.
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Mrs. Ella A, Seville was buried re:
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years and is up en the work cf electri-
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The Capital City Orchestra wali give
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