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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER ```markdown ``` ey no and orng. VOL. 8. NO. 2 POLITICS IN WEST VIRGINIA A News Mirror Which Reflects the Whole Doings of the Race in a Thriving Mining City. Activity Among the Churches and Much Life in the Social World. Clarksburg. W. Va. Special.—Rev. Watson and Mr. Pollock Lowery have returned from the Baltimore Conference. The congregation of Rev. Watson's church is to be congratulated for having secured him as pastor for another year. A municipal election was held here last Tuesday and the bribe-giver and bribe taker were largely in evidence. I cannot find language strong enough to condemn, in fitting terms, the methods pursued by some of the candidates of both parties. The wholesale and open buying of votes was disgraceful in the extreme; a travesty on good government. Party leaders seem to think that every Negro voter has his price and they make an honest election an impossibility. The law makes bribery a serious offense, yet there was no effort made to apprehend any of the offenders. That men can violate the law with impunity and so prostitute an election, is a reflection on the entire community. Keep money and whisky out of sight and do not tempt the voter. Mr. Albert Miles was a delegate to the democratic city convention which nominated candidates for local offices, last Saturday night. He is to be congratulated for having the courage of his convictions and those who assume to criticise him for his course are hardly worthy of consideration. Their opinions cannot carry much weight. In this age of enlightenment Negroes should show as much liberality of thought in politics as in religion. There is no more reason for our being all republicans than there is reason for our being all Methodists or Baptists. That postoffice employee who was reported to have insulted a colored citizen evidently knew his man. The individual to whom he addressed his offensive remark lost his nerve of course and refused to furnish the League committee with the offender's name. He will in all probability pick just such an "easy mark" next time, but will be careful not to offend a more manly and courageous Negro. The Equal Rights League met last Monday night and unanimously decided to support several of the candidates for municipal offices without regard to party affiliations. This is a WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 7 1900. HON. CORNELIUS J. JONES, A Mississippi Leader Who is Now Contesting for His Seat in Congress, from the Shoe String District of Mississippi. step in the right direction for we should support those friendly to our race. Miss Bertha Lee read a paper before the Hasty Pudding Lyceum last Wednesday evening. The subject, "What the Race is Doing," was well presented and the paper was favorably commented upon by Rev. Morris, Prof. The appeal issued by the A. M. E. Church met with a generous response. Rev. Morris' efforts produced results far beyond the expectations of the most sanguine and the indebtedness on the church will soon be discharged. Mr. John Ellis, of Fairmount, who enjoys the distinction of being the only Negro to secure admission to the white Normal School there, was in the city for a few days last week. It will be suggested that the Equal Rights League send a petition to Representative Dovener asking him to support Representative White's Anti-Lynching measure, Contesting for His Seat in Congress, District of Mississippi. Messrs. Thomas Scott and Dale Dean have returned from Washington and Baltimore, and report an enjoyable trip. Rev. A. F. Tuck, of Parkersburg, father of Mrs. Thomas Wellman, has been critically ill, but is convalescent. Hoffman's Musical Festival. At the big Musical Festival at the Academy of Music June 8th next Hoffman's Band celebrates their first anniversary. Selections from Victor Herbert's new comic operas, together with Sousa's latest composition will predominate. For the encores Leader Hoffman has recently secured from the publishers some new London music hall novelties that will be whistled all over Washington after the Festival is oyer. Favorable comment is heard everywhere concerning the project for the erection of a Music Hall and Roof Garden in this city outlined by Mr. Hoffman in last week's American. --- PRICE FIVE CENTS ASK WIGHT'S REMOVAL. Colored Citizens in Mass Meeting Take Action—Gathering Called to Discuss the District Schools Changed to an Indignation—Committee Appointed to Present Resolutions to the President—Commissioner's Statement. District Commissioner John B. Wight was probably the most talked of man in Washington last Sunday. The 20 000 colored people of the District had the Commissioner up for discussion. The echoes of his remarks made before the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations, classing the Negroes as criminals with no regard for human life, and worse than safecrackers, are still ringing in the ears of the citizens of the District. At a mass-meeting at the Second Baptist Church, Mr. Wight was the subject of bitter denunciation. Resolutions were adopted asking for the immediate removal of the Commissioner, were presented to President McKinley last Wednesday. The meeting set for the afternoon was that of the Second Baptist Lyceum. It was announced from most of the pulpits Sunday morning that the subject to be discussed at the meeting was the status of the public schools of Washington, with special reference to the colored schools. In calling the meeting to order the president of the lyceum said that the meeting was not called for the purpose of denouncing Commissioner Wight, nor was it in any sense an indignation meeting. The Church was filled to the doors. NEEDS OF SCHOOL SYSTEM. The first speaker was Hon. John P. Green, of Ohio. He spoke at length upon the education of the colored youth. He said that he did not believe the black boy should be taught that he is different from the white boy. He said the authorities had no right to foist upon the colored people teachers not in every way equal to the white youth. He expressed a conviction that if the bill now pending in Congress is enacted into law, as it stands at present, it will deprive the Negroes of their superintendent of schools. He gave a number of reasons why there should be a colored superintendent for the colored schools, as well as colored supervisors. "If the white man," said Mr. Green, "could come in closer touch with the Negro he would think more of him. There is no way made possible for the (Continued on Ninth page.) A MOCK CONGRESS. The Students of St. Augustine Inaugerate 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, was called by the name of the same. M. SENATOR QUAY. (H. H. Brown.) Although there were few members, the proceedings were carried out exceed ingly 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 Elkins (A. Goodman); Senator Hanna (Julius Green); Senator Hoar (David Dann); Senator McLauren (L. W. Grice); Senator Piatt 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 Canal 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 and colleges for Negro education be liberally endowed according to their respective merits, and especially St. Augustine's Normal and Collegiate Institute, of Raleigh, N. C., shall receive $1,000,000 annually." A mo. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tion was put by Senator Deboe and seconded by Senator Sewell that this report be also tabled, and was carried. Then came bills for discussion. * * * The yeas and nays having been called for, votes were taken and the result was then 9 yeas and 4 nays; but Senator Hoar announced that since his speech he had undergone a marvelous change and therefore wished to turn his vote from yea to nay; then Senator Platt stated that the Senator with whom he was paired was not present, therefore he wished to withdraw his vote. So the votes then stood 8 yeas and 5 nays. Then came a bill for the Abolishing of Trust Companies, introduced by Senator Depew where he showed where they were detrimental S. SENATOR J. C. PRITCHARD. (H. J. Erwin.) to all laboring people, and where the laboring people would reap their due reward were it not for Trusts, especially the farmers and miners, whereas now they only get a part but the Trusts get the other and greater part. Finally Senator Hanna stated that he wished to speak on this bill in the future and therefore moved that it be tabled and was seconded by Senator Sewell. It was carried, none opposing. Then came a bill granting the Federal Government the right to interfere in cases of lynching, No.1066, Senator Elkins having called for its reading. Senator Elkins gave a very strong talk on the affirmative and wound up his speech by saying, "Gentleman of this assembly, I do not believe that there is one Senator present, whose heart is so black and corrupt that he for one moment would oppose the passage of this bill, yea even for one moment would say even one word against it; peradventure there be such a man present I would say to him, 'run, run your house is on fire, run for your life and fall down before your God in Heaven, and pray to him to forgive your sins for the sake of His Son, before it be too late!'" He was strongly opposed by Senator Beveridge who showed that the Federal Government had no right to interfere in cases of lynching and therefore the Senate no right to do that which is wrong. Finally Senator Quay made a motion which was seconded by Senator Platt, that the bill be tabled for further discussion as he wished to speak on it in the near future, and it was carried. Senator Daniels having called for bill No.5,450, on "Female Suffrage" the Secretary read it thus: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled. That all women born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, over 21 years of age and with knowledge sufficient to speak and write the English language and not having been convicted of fel- ony or other crime, are entitled to and shall hereafter be granted the right to vote. That all laws or parts of laws in any way conflicting with that statute shall hereby be repealed." Then Senator Pritchard made a 10 minutes talk on the affirmative. He showed very much eloquence and his speech was forcibly put; but was very strongly opposed by Senator Clay from Georgia, "We know," says Senator Clay, "that on election days most men make it a practice to get drunk and in this mode they cast their votes. Shall we, most honorable Senators, allow our women, the noblest work of God, as my opponent says, walk along side of these, such drunkards and vagabonds to the ballot box. No, no gentlemen we must oppose it to the last." In reply to one of Senator Pritchard's points about our women assisting in the late war with Spain, he says, "Gentlemen, I would like to ask by whom was our country victorious, by whom is it recognized by foreign powers, I imagine that I hear in the distant city of Boston, the investigator of this suffrage question, that feeble voice trying to say, 'women' but is compelled to say 'man' minus the women." After his speech of ten or fifteen minutes, he was followed by Senator Daniels who commenced his speech thus; 'Gentleman of this most honorable assembly, the Senator who preceded me has taken you, as it were, upon a high mountain and showed you all the kingdoms of the world saying that all will be yours if you fall down and worship him; but I believe that I voice the sentiment of all present when I say 'get thee behind me Satan.'" Senator Daniels gave some very strong points and plain facts, until he was interrupted several times by different Senators. He showed where women have a full right to vote, as she is compelled to pay taxes and other duties that men are subject to, and therefore if they are subject to the same regulations as man there is no reason why they should be excluded from the ballot box and as for going to the ballot beside drunken men that is one reason why they should vote as it would thereby increase their morality in that respect, as he would be bound to respect woman in her place Senator McLauren followed him and spoke 10 or 15 minutes showing where it would disgrace our country to let women vote, and many other solid facts as to why they should not vote. His speech was so concise in form and elaborate in sense that it seemed that he would never finish it, because he was interrupted so much by other Senators asking different questions. The last interruption seemed to be because he resisted it so sternly. It was when he was interrupted by Senator Pritchard who asked if he might ask a question. On the President asking Senator McLauren if he would yield to the interruption he answered very hesitatingly and with a long face, "Yes, if is not too long." When the question was asked, it touched on something he had said, "Gentlemen, I have said what I have said." After Senator McLauren finished his speech Senator Daniels called for the yeas and nays; and it apparently being the third voting the bill was finally lost by a majority vote of 9 against 4. The motion was then put for adjournment and seconded by Sewell and was carried. So the Senate adjourned to meet sine die. W. A. PERRY. Mesers. James W. Millon and James H. Dunn, of St. Paul, Minn., were in the city this week. They stopped at the Southern Hotel. ```markdown ``` The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. 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Souvenir of Ninth Cavalry is in course of preparation Agents wanted. Send $2 00 for ' Uader Fire with 10th United States Cavalry." Camp-Fires of the Afro-American AN IMPORTANT APPEAL. The One Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of John Brown, May 9th, 1900.—The Day Should Be Observed By All Afro Americans. Among the illustrious sons of Ameri jea there have been none more courageous, resolute and self-sacrificing than John Brown, the Sage of Ossawattomie, the one hundredth anniversary of whose birth occurs on May 9th of the present year. He was a firm believer in the Father hood of God and the brotherhood of man. His love of liberty was a consum- TRUESDELL JOHN BROWN, The Sage of Ossawattomie. ing passion which caused him to abhor human slavery and to voluntarily yield up his life for the overthrow of that infiquitous institution. He was the harbinger of a brighter day for the slaves, a herald of the deliverance which was to come. He demonstrated his loyalty to the race when he stopped to kiss a Negro child, on his way to the place of execution. Observance by churches, OBSERVANCE BY CHURCHES, SCHOOLS ETC. Every colored church, every colored school, literary society, and especially every Afro-American council, should hold public exercises in honor of this grand old hero. If there ever was a time when a courageous, self sacrificing character should be held up to our boys and girls for emulation, now is the time, when there is so much being said about self-effacement, servility and the Negro keeping his place; when there is so much sycophancy and down-right cowardice being practiced, to the injury of our race. There is no character so well calculated to inspire courage, self-respect and love of manhood rights as the hero of Harper's Ferry. While we have to some extent sounded the praises of John Brown our paens have not been commensurate with the sacrifices which he made for our race. We have been accused of being ungrateful, not only by the whites, but by our own people; we now have an opportunity to prove the charge untrue. Shall we do so? I earnestly appeal to all lovers of liberty, to all lovers of fair play, to use their influence to make the occasion a grad success throughout the country. If further urge that a collection be taken and sent to Mr. John W. Thompson, treasurer of the Afro American Council, Box 593, Rochester, N. Y., to assist the Council in prosecuting the case which it now has before the Supreme Court of the United States, being conducted by Congress- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. TOWER man White and Ex Senator Edmonis. The following is the program of exer cises: PROGRAM. 1. Organ Voluntary. 2. Prayer. 3. Introductory Remarks. 4. Music. 5. "John Brown and His Work." Paper. 6. Reading Extracts from John Brown's Addresses to Court at his trial. 7. Paper, "The Religious Side of John Brown. 8. Recitation, "Harper's Ferry" (Poem ) Music, Battle Hymn of the R public. (Howe.) 10. Address, Life and Character of John Brown. 11. Solo (Selected.) 12. The Humanity of John Brown. 13. Poem, "Retribution." (Lowell) 14. The Tragedy at Harper's Ferry. 15. Solo. (Selected ) 16. Paper, "What the Negro owes to John Brown." 17. Collection for the Afro American Council 18. Doxology and Benediction. A. WALTERS, President National Afro-American Council, 328 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, N J. March 31, 1900 GET READY NOW. The Census Man Will Call On You. The census is coming in two months and it will bring an opportunity to the Afro-American which he should not lose. The census taker will be around some time in June, carring a long thin book in which the questions are printed, and bearing on his vest a small silver shield which contains an eagle and the words "United States Census, 1900" This badge does not entitled him to take money or to ask any questions about your takes, your debts, your politics, or your religion But it does authorize him to ask a few harmless questions about yourself and your property. The census taker will want to know your name and whether you are the head of the family or some relation of the head. He will ask whether you are single or married, or widowed, in what State you and your parents were born, and what kind of work do. In order to show how industrious the people are he will ask how many months you worked during the last year and whether you own your home or not. In order to show how intelligent the people are he will ask whether you can read or write. In order to show the wealth of the colored people he will ask a few questions about the value of your home and farm, the number of mules, chickens, geese, pigs, cows, that you own, and how much these animals are worth. Besides these facts he will take down the value of the grain, cotton, garden truck, fowls, eggs that you raised last year. If you eat all the chickens you raised, or used all the wheat you grew, you are to count the value of these also, just as if they were sold for money. The Afro American should think these questions over and be prepared to answered them properly, first because the law requires them to be answered; secondly, because they are asked of everybody, rich or poor, black or white; thirdly, because if the Afro-Americans do not tell what they have raised and what they possess, the race will not make the showing it deserves to make among the races represented in the United States. AT THE TOP! A. H. 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The Veteran Actor and Comedian with Cole & Johnson in "A Trip to Coontown." which might savor of formality and after the more solid viands were disposed of, the company lingered in social converse, over coffee and cigars, until a few moments of the hour for the evening appearance of the honored guests. Congratulations were extended to the gentlemen upon the remarkably clean character of the show, as well as upon other features of especial interest and amusement with which it is rerulate Mr. Sam Lucas, who in his own proper person, represents the old and new school of theatricals, as they touch the Negro, delighted those present with numerous reiniscences of the days when to be identified with such concerns, meant social ostracism of the most severe and serious nature. He told in his own inimitable way how upon one occasion, way back in the '60's, when he ventured to enter a Methodist church and take a seat just by the door, the minister paused for a full minute in the middle of his discourse, and then said with great solemnity, 'Dere is no doubt broders and sisters dat de Debil is wid us hyar dis night, an' I derefore ask all de Christians to pray hard an' fas' so dat de Lord wont'low him to git in his work." Mesers, Cole and Johnson were most felicitous in their remarks and told of struggles of the past as well as shad owing desires and aspirations for the future. The former, with real feeling and dramatic skill, which showed that, like the veteran Nat Goodwin, there is a serious well as comic side in his make up of an actor, was most graphic in his portrayal of the possibilities which lay before the truly earnest and studious Negro actor. Others present were Jebrine, James A. Gray, J. Milton Turner, E. Hall, John H. Paynter, France and Winston Payne, E. E. Cooper Robert Turner and John Wills. A Popalar Hostelry. The well known McKinley Hotel which began to make history in 1896 and which has been a boon to the traveling public is now running under more favorable auspices than ever before. There have been several proprietorship changes during its four years existence. It is now under the careful and conscientious management of Messrs. I. J. Edwards and Joshua N. Anderson, whose combined knowledge of the minutest detail of first class hostelry and whose extensive acquaintance with the traveling public bespeak for it a great success. The room are very large and are handsomely furnished and have every convenience essential to the comfort of the guest. It has been widely proclaimed by those who are in a position to know that there is not a more neatly kept and better feeding dining room in Washington. The genial and sociable manner in which proprietors Edwards and Anderson treat their guests is another captivating feature of this popular hotel at the Nation's Capitol. The same polite spirit of cordiality is characteristic of every attendant in this popular public mansion. Among the recent patrons of the McKinley Hotel men: Bishop Alexander Walters of Jersey City, N. J., the Rev. Dr. S. W. Smith of Princeton, Rev. J. B. Colbert of Charlotte, N. C., Ex United State Chaplain W. H. Coston of Springfield, O., Jos. W. Henderson of Providence, R. I., the founder and national organizer of the American Protective League, whose National League Headquarters are now operating from this house and J. L. Brown of Warshtick, Ta., also W. H. Councill of Normal, Ala. Mr. George Burrell who has charge of the dining rooms of Messrs. Gaskins & Gaines at 820 8th street, northwest, is making many friends for the house by his affable and genial manners. Mr. Burrell is an expert in his line. He served for a number of years in the Pullman service and had the confidence and respect of his superior officers. Messrs. Gaskins and Gaines are to be congratulated.. WHAT IS IT? Tne Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group. Of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers comprises the features of all of the Commissioned Officers of the regiment except four. They are shown upon a larger scale than any of the other officers, and to his right and left, the field and staff officers are seen. Then comes in regular order all the line officers, making thirty six pictures in the group. Under each officer is his name and rank; line officers, letter of their command. Under the group are also the name of each officer, his rank and the letter of his company, and an autographic sketch of each. In the upper left-hand corner is a scene of the charge made by the colored troops at San Juan Hill in support of the Rough Riders. In the upper right hand corner is a scene around the camp in Cuba. At the bottom is the title line of the Souvenir. Fine artistic work encircles the picture of each officer, all of whom are in full military uniform. The art work and the plan upon which they are group, makes the Souvenir the most beautiful and interesting pictures ever published in behalf of the race. All lovers of race pride, and race recognition, will buy one to preserve for future reference. See terms to agents. When you write for further information, send stamp.—adv. All Gloves Fitted to the hand and Knot in Pocket All Gloves Fitted to the hand and Kept in Repair for one Year LOUVRE TOWN GLOVE CO COME and make your so complete—thus insuring style of glove you desire. styles that we carry—and ELSEWHERE for the best manufacture. Prices range. Ask to see our new "Zangas best French kid, in all shades and fancy stitching, prices MEN'S GLOVES.—Fine Kid sizes (short fingers,) $1.50. 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Nowhere else can you find half the styles that we carry—and our prices are always LOWER THAN ELSEWHERE for the high-class goods that we import and manufacture. Prices range from $1 up. LOUVRE GLOVE GO., New Store 931 F Street. Storeopen Saturdays till 9 p.m. If you haven't a Carriage or Go-Cart, you can get one here—and we won't add a penny to the price just because you prefer paying for it as you can spare the money—weekly or monthly. All the new spring styles are here; beauties at $10 and $12. Others for less—and more The mattings are ready, too, and it is well to bear in mind that we cut them, fit them to your floor, and tack them down, FREE. There is no waste; you pay only for the actual number of yards received. Grog Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W. Between H and I Streets. winter ```markdown ``` Better than any at $3.50 Equal some at $5.00 Ai what new go has me better we have The Regent, 943 Pa. 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No one who has ever tried NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE will buy these imitations, but some who have never used it might be led to do so by their "wild claims." To such we wish to sound a warning. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is a thoroughly reliable and scientific preparation; the formula was gotten up by a Richmond chemist of long experience, one who has made the hair a careful study; the manager of the Company is a graduate in chemistry; and the Company making it is thoroughly reliable, chartered by the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its obligations; the officers of the company are prominent business men, who would not allow their names to be associated with anything that was not thoroughly reliable. Read what THE RICHMOND PLANET, under date of June 16th has to say: "The Nelson Manufacturing Company has done a fine business by putting upon the market an article which will do all that is claimed for it. The price is reasonable—in fact, cheap, and the Company does its business upon a first-class, honorable basis." STRAIGHTINE has the largest sale of any preparation of its kind on the market. It is sold and used in every state in the union, and many foreign countries. Those who have used it are best able to judge of its merits. Read what a few have to say. We have hundreds of others: Roga Waller, Pikeville, Ky., writes. "Straightline gives satisfaction. I take pleasure in recommending it." Mary E. Mayhoe, Altona, Pa., writes. "I have used your straightline with won- Mary F. Mayhoe, Altcona, Pa., writes. "I have used your straightine with wonderful results." Mary T Johnson Harrisonburg, Va. writes. I am glad to say it has done my head more good than anything I have ever used. Rosa Pope, Herderson, Va., writes. Send me two dozen more cans of Straightline at once. Goes like wildfire, and it works on the hair like magic. STRAINGHTINE is a highly perfumed dressing. It not only straightens the hair, but removes dandruff, keeps the hair from falling out, cures itching, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a rich, long and luxurious head of hair. We guarantee it to be perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can. If Sent By Mail, 30 Cents. AS A SPECIAL INDUCEMENT to get a large number who have never used STRAIGHTINE to try it, we will the make following offer: If you will cut out the "Coupon" below, write your name and address on it, and mail it to us with $1.00, we will send you the following— AS A SPECIAL INDUCEMENT to get a large number who have never used STRAIGHTINE to try it, we will the make following offer: If you will cut out the "Coupon" below, write your name and address on it, and mail it to us with $1.00, we will send you the following— 4 Boxes Nelson's Straightine ..... 25c box. This SKIN LOTION is not a face bleach—as we have no confidence in such preparations—but it is the best preparation that skill can prepare for softening and clearifying the skin, removing pimples and blackheads, curing chapped or rough skin, sunburn, freckles, etc. The entire lot (worth $2.00) will be sent you for $1.00, provided you send this "Coupon." Cut this out now send money by P. O. money order or registered letter only. Address to -SPECIAL OFFER COUPON. Cut this out and enclose it with $1.00 to the Nelson Manufacturing Co., 1333 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va., and we will send you the following outfit complete: 4 Boxes Nelson's Straightline. 1 Box Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner. 1 Bottle Skin Lotion. 1 Cake Skin Soap. Name..... No..... City.... County.... State.... The Denizens at Monticello have Their Share of the Things that are Good-News Notes. Cearlottesville, Va., Special—The revivals which have been in progress at the M. Zion and First Baptist churches closed Friday night with over one hundred converts. Revival meetings are still going on at the Zion Union Baptist church, Rev. Daniel Moore, pastor. Revs. Wilson Carter and Billard Gaffney of the county have been assisting Rev. Cave in the meetings. The Y. M. C. A. men's meetings was well attended last Sunday. The subject for next Sunday is, "Do unto others as you would have others unto you." The Y. M. C. A. work progressing at a very fine rate. Rev. Walter S. Jackson, the newly appointed pastor of the M. E. church of this city, has arrived Rev. E. Duke Venure, former pastor has been appointed to the M. E. church Salem, Va. Rev. Y. H. Reid; formerly of this city but now of Pinner's Point, Va., is visiting in this and Nelson counties. The funeral of Mr. Mark Staples who died with pneumonia took place from the Zion Union Baptist church Saturday at 3 p.m., Rev. Daniel Cave, pastor. Mr. Eddie Herndon formerly of this city stopped in the city this week, en route from Louisia, where he went on account of the illness of his mother who is the wife of the late Rev. Jesse Herndon, pastor of the M. Zion Baptist church of this city. Mr. J. H. Dickinson went to Washington last week on business. Miss Malinda Staples is home having come to the burial of her father. Miss Jennie Wright is home from New York. Misses Lottie Lewis and Eva Coles are home from the county, their schools having closed. Miss Lizzle Coles, teacher in the Jefferson school of the city went to attend the school closing of her sister Miss Eva Coles. Misses Bertha Kelle, Lena Brown, and Mrs. William Cornish who have been visiting in the city left this week for Baltimore, Md. A reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kelley on 6th street, on the 4th of March in honor of Mrs. Cornish of Baltimore. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Tonsler, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Hooker, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Tonsler, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gordon, Mesdames Gertrude Heiskell, Eliza Heiskell, S. L. Bundy, Mary Goodloe, Wm Cornish, Martha Brown, Henry Brown, Misses Lizzie Coles, Emma Tonsler, Lena Brown, Bertha Kelley, Ethel Brown, Rebecca Wood, Lizzie Barcus, Messrs. G. W. Lawson, C. H. Cary, Ernest Preston, P. Scott, Jas. Micnie, E B. Allen, C H. Bullock, Stevs. C. N. Harris and E D. Venture. Amost enjoyable time was spent by all present. We visited Earleysville Sunday in company with Mr. Eli Howard and stopped at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Link Evans, whose hospitality shall never be forgotten. Mr. W. H. Dabney opened this restaurant last week on "Vinegar Hill" West Main street, and it is the nearest place in the city. He serves everything in firstclass style. Mr. G. Inge, one of our leading merchants was elected chairman of the Republican City Committee and a member of the Congressional Committee at the meeting of the City Convention last week. Mr. John L. Harris who was disposed last week is able to be at the store this week much improved. MONTICELLC. Editor's Manley's Rejoinder. Editor Colored American:—In the issue of March 31st I saw an article by Mr. Charles R. Douglass in which references are made to some remarks of mine not long since. Upon the advice of my friends I have concluded to let the matter pass by with the contempt which such unwarranted attacks deserve. My statements were made in an open meeting and if there was any thing offensive or objectionable in them common decency should have prompted the offended Mr. Douglass to have called me to task then and there and not wait a whole week to air his presumed grievance in the newspapers. My remarks were not intended to give offense or to be construed as Mr. Douglass presumed to understand them. Other speakers made similar remarks to those made by me but somehow they escaped Mr. Douglass' notice. I am too busy to engage in a senseless controversy. ALEX. L. MANLY. Washington, D. C. Mr. Murray for Commissioner. The friends of Mr. Daniel Murray of the Library of Congress are urging him for membership on the Board of Education. Mr. Murray is one of our best known citizens, a tax payer, and for M. B. years has served the people not only of the city but of the nation in the Library of Congress. He is throughly acquainted with the workings of the schools and has a full knowledge of the needs and wishes of the colored people. In every respect Mr. Murray is the ideal man for the position and the honors could not fall on more worthy shoulders. A Social Stag. The Enterprise Association gave a stag dinner at 2404 Va., avenue n. w., last Sunday at 1:30 p. m. This association is a beneficial one and is composed of the representative young men of the District Its officers are, President J. C. Aukard, Secretary J. A. Powell, Treasurer Robert Bias, Vice President L. Lomax, Corresponding Secretary James Peterson. Among those present were, Harrison Carter, Henry Wiggins, C. H Jackson, Wm. H. Mason, Thomas Overton, John West, William H. Thomas and others. The dinner was served by those past masters of the Epecurian art, Messrs. Gray and Costley—it was a feast of Lucullus. The regular meetings are monthly but for the present weekly meetings will obtain. Subscription books for the Virginia Union University at the Capital Savings Bank will be kept open until May 80th. ```markdown ``` 1333 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. 6 LESSONS IN POLITI S. The Loyalty of the Afro American to One Political Party Avails but Little-Let Politics Alone Says Mr. Cozart, and Get Down to Business-Prominent AfroAmerican Leaders Quoted. Dayton, Ohio Special.-I firmly believe that politics is a millstone around the Negro's neck, and I further believe that if colored voters would divorce themselves from politics and adhere more closely to industrial and financial pursuits the race problem would then P. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS be easily solved The wheel of progress, which long since has been clogged, would be liberated and once more it would begin to revolve. The colored voters have been loyal politicians always voting the republican ticket, even in days when it tried their very souls to do so. Without the colored voters the republican party would have ceased to exist long ago, or it would not at least had so many glorious victories to its credit. No the party has developed to such an eror mous strength that it is independent of the colored voters, therefore it has begun to relegate it former friends. It is now plainly seen that the colored race as a whole has nothing to gain by staying in politics. We can also see that upon this dangerous reef the race is about to be wrecked. Then what shall we do? Shall we continue to cling to politics, wreck our race and cause retrogression, or shall we eschew politics and devote ourselves more closely to industrial, educational and financial pursuits? It is indeed a significant coincidence, that Booker T. Washington, Professors Scarborough and Council, Bishop Walters and others write in the same trend when discussing the race problem In speaking of the Hardwick bill, Mr. Washington said: "Not only have the North and the Federal Congress practically agreed to leave the matter of the Negro's citizenship in the hands of the South, but many conservative and intelligent Negroes in recent years have advised the Negro to cast his lot with the Southern white man and to cease a continued senseless opposition to his interest. The policy has gained ground to such an extent that the white man controls practically every State, county and township in the South." After giving an elaborate interview on the bill, Mr. Washington concluded by saying: "I am not in politics, nor do I intend to be, neither would I encourage my people to become mere politicians, but the question I have been discussing strikes at the very fundamental principles of citizenship." Prof. W. H. Council, principal of the Alabama Normal and Industrial School, writing under the caption of "Negro with a Spade," (concerning THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. politics) said: 'The political gatherings never yield their dignity to the consideration of vital interests of the laboring masses. Political parties say they must take care of the Negroes' liberty and keep him whipped in line with cert in state theories, while they rattle around the dry bones of defunct parties and demand for them a kind of worship. In KC all their meetings they talk loudly about voting and holding office, but never say a word about the industrial condition of the poor ignorant Negro, who is called upon to cast an intelligent vote according to instructions" Prof. Searborough, of Wilberforce, who is the author of a set of Greek text books new in use at Yale College, writing on the "Negro's Duty to Himself," said in part: "This peculiar situation is no doubts, in part, due to strenuous efforts on the part of the North to placate the South and to wipe out, as far as possible, all sectional differences—all reminders of the rebellion of '61 The social and commercial interests of the two sessions are becoming so closely blended and allied that the two no only think alike, but act alike in matters of public policy." As a remedy or as an offset of the above, Prof. Searborough said: "Now, what is the Negro to do under the circumstances? Why, he must turn to the resources within himself. His duty lies nearest him. It is subjective. Too long has he been neglecting himself. Too long has he been depending upon outside assistance to carve out his future. Too long has he been pinning his faith to the tricks of politics and politicians." In an interview, Mr. H B. Frissell, principal of Hampton (Va ) Normal and Agricultural Institute, spoke of the colored people and industrial conditions in the South. "The small farms are rapidly increasing," he said, and in many sections the conditions of the Negro is better than in slavery days. The farmers are unable to break away from the lien system of crops and wages are small. Although the South has spent $100 000,000 on public educafor the Negroes, one-third of the race has actually retrogressed, one-third is where it was at the beginning of the war and the remainder has advanced. Negroes, he said, have been taught that their salvation will be found through political means rather than by hard work." Bishop Walters, who is president of the Afro-American Council, an organization for the purpose of suppressing mob violence, published a letter in The Colored American, in which he advised the Negro to divide his vote and not vote blindly for a certain party, as they had been doing in the past. Some of the race politicians attempted to make trouble for the Bishop, for publishing such a letter just before an election but their efforts proved a boomerang. (Continued on 11th page.) AND WORK" will be enormous. Agents will coin money at the liberal commission allowed. OUTFIT FREE If you send 24c in stamps for mailling we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus, with full instructions for convassing. The book is sold only on subscription and strictly on the exclusive territory plan. Write today. ADDRESS: J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville Ill. 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Reading resolution, Prof. J. L. Pinn. Secretary of Lyceum. Opening address, affirmative, 10 minutes, Edward T. Burrell, LL B., of Howard University. Address, negative, 30 minutes, Clarence A. Wright, Esq., Graduate of Washington, D. C., High School. Music, choir. Address, Affirmative, 30 minutes, Thos. H. Clarke, Late Lieut. and Judge Advocate of U. S. Volunteer Infantry. Address, negative, 30 minutes, Charles Sumner Taylor, A. B., Howard University. Closing address, affirmative, 20 minutes, E. T. Burrell, LL. B. Music, America, choir. Benediction, W. J. Howard, pastor of Zion church. Judges: Dr. A. P. Miller, pastor of Lincoln Memorial church, Dr. E. Wiseman, pastor of Church of our Redeemer (Lutheran,) Hon. Daniel Murray, Ass't Librarian of Congress, Normal Ala., Notes. Mr. Charles Stewart, correspondent for many of the great white daily papers is with us again, a welcome guest. The spring term of the course of Bible lectures will begin soon. Dr. A. D. 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COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1900. "THE NEGRO IN POLITICS." In another column in this issue of The Colored American a very timely and well written article on "The Lessons in Politics" appears from the pen of Mr. W. Forrest Cozart of Dayton, Ohio. The article shows honesty of purpose, much scholarship and research. It advises the Negro to stay out of politics and to devote his talents and energies to industrial pursuits. Mr. Cozart quotes copiously and pertinently from a number of leaders of the race including Prof. Booker T. Washington, Prof. W. S. Scarborough, Bishop Alexander Walters and a number of well known writers and thinkers in proof of his assertions and to sustain the position he takes. The article deserves a careful reading. It is full of sound practical sense; it goes into the subject and, metaphorically speaking, it offers a key to the situation. Yet why should the Negro eliminate himself from politics? Is he not a citizen of this country? Hasn't he proved himself a patriot by fighting in every battle from Concord to San Juan Hill? Hasn't his brawny arm made the Southland to blossom as a rose? What is there in his makeup or nature different from other people? He breathes the same air, he lives in the same environment, he drinks the same water, he mixes and mingles with all other peoples. Then why should there be any special rule for the solution of his problem? He has demonstrated his ability in every line of activity to hold his own with the stronger races. In the prize ring, in the colleges, in the sciences and arts and in the arena of politics he has kept pace and in many cases excelled his white conferees. What race in the world's history has made such progress, has achieved so much in thirty-five years of freedom? It took the Jews 400 years to accomplish what the Negro has in thirty five years. The fact of the matter is the Negro is doing very nicely. He is all right. He must stay in politics for the same reason that all other American citizens stay in politics. "What's sauce --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. for the goose is sauce for the gander." In the South it might be the part of wisdom for the Negro to divide in politics since as it now obtains he has no suffrage. In the Northern, Eastern and Middle States where he has the right of suffrage and his vote is counted, he should also vote for his own best interests. The Colored American does not advocate a division of the Negro vote of the North at this time for the reason that the administration of President McKinley has done so much for the race. As office holders, the Negro draws more than six million dollars annually. More recognition in a political way has come to the Negro under the McKinley regime than under any previous administration. The Negro is the balance of power in the North. In the sections just named he controls between seventy-five and eighty Congressional Districts. He can defeat or he can elect the Republican ticket. These are the questions that the intelligent Negroes of today must consider. Stay in politics, go everywhere a white man goes. This talk about going out of politics is bosh. Bah! A number of new features will be introduced in the columns of this paper in the next few weeks. A superior quality of paper will be used and new artists and new writers will be introduced to its columns. A great many personal letters have been sent out to delinquent subscribers and those who have not remitted or who have not been heard from may miss a great many good things. This is campaign year; this is the year of prosperity and this is the year when intelligent people want to know what is going on. The Colored American is progressive and aggressive. It will, however, unload the drones, the dead beats and the bad pay. If you are in arrears and desire to go along with the procession, send in what is due. Copy number two ef The High School Journal has just appeared and it is typographically and mechanically just as pretty as the first number. It is edited and gotten out entirely by the young men and young women of the M street High School and is a credit to them. The political nuisance in Kentucky has not yet abated. "The Story of My Life" by Prof. Booker T. Washington is now on the market. It is a wonderful book. It reads like a romance—the story of Aladin Young men and young women who are ambitious and who have aspirations cannot invest a dollar to better advantage than to purchase this book. A full review will be given at an early date. The local elections recently held throughout the country show but little change in the relative strength of the two great parties. The latest ghost on the political horizon is Admiral Dewey who aspires for Presidential honors. He has not yet decided which ticket he will run on, the Republican or the Democratic ticket. The colored people of the District of Columbia are justly indignant at the untimely utterances of Commissioner John B. Wight concerning them. Men holding public offices should either think before they speak or should be muzzled by their friends. It was Mr. Wight. we believe, who issued the order for the muzzling of the dogs of the District. MR JONES' CASE IN EQUITY. Hon. Cornelius J. Jones, of Greenville, Miss, a contestant of the Third Congressional District of Mississippi before the 56th Congress, is in the city, having arrived last Wednesday evening. Mr. Jones is here for the further prosecution of his contest, which is now submitted to the Committee on Contested Election Cases, Mr. Jones is a colored man from the South, and has shown rare intelligence and ability, and has established himself before the people of the country as being thoroughly active and sufficiently well informed to deserve attention throughout the land whenever he seeks the ear of the public. We have read with a great deal of interest and care the entire record in Mr. Jones' contest. The ground of the contest seems to be, that in order to defeat the republicans in that District at the last Congressional election, the democratic party, through its chief election officers, violated the plain terms of their own statute with reference to elections. The statute of the State prescribes that "there shall be one ballot"—all propositions to be voted for or against must appear upon the face of that ballot, even if amendments to the Constitution of the State are to be proposed. At the last election however, it appears that there being a constitutional amendment to be voted for, the Democratic managers of the election provided two ballots to be voted for by each elector instead of one as prescribed by the State law. This method was doubtless resorted to for no other purpose than to defeat the will of the Republicans which stood unitedly for Jones for Congress. This fact is clearly shown by the confessions made by a number of leading Democrats and the leading Democratic journals throughout the District which constantly sounded the keynote of warning to their party adherents to rally as never before, lest the Republican Party would elect their candidate for Congress over the Democratic nominee. It was by these frequent editorials that the Democratic election managers found it convenient to require two ballots for the election at that election, which had never been done before in the State, and positively prohibited by the very terms of their own statute. Mr. Jones is quite confident that he is right in the law for this case. By this method, the voters were prohibited from voting a legal ticket as required by law and were required to, either vote themselves illegally, which could be served to their detriment if voted, or to fail to vote at all at the regular polls. There upon regardless of the risk and danger of adopting another method, which was, however, done at a few of the precincts in his district at which there were declarations of intention voted by a number of his friends in a separate box, signed by the voters themselves and listed by the men who conducted these separate voting arrangements. The record of the House is full of authority where such votes have been counted under similar circumstances, for the party declared for, where the voter was denied the right to vote as guaranteed by law. President McKinley, who has done so much for the race, will make a mis take if he ignores the wishes of the colored people of the District of Columbia by re-appointing Mr. John B. Wight as District Commissioner. Mr. Wight is not the man for the place. Major R. R. Wright. Among the dislaughed men who visit the National Capital from time to time none has more friends or is more royally welcomed than Major R. R. Wright of College, Ga. And there is substantial reason for it. Among the strong men of the race Major Wright has forged his way from the most disadvantageous conditions. Like most prominent men of ours he is a self-made man in the broadest sense of the word. His distinction is based primarily upon his work as an educator. What this J. W. W. W. MAJOR R. R. WRIGHT, has been needs no elaborate explanation. Indeed as an educator he is identified entirely with the educational system of Georgia for the last quarter of a century. Withal from the political standpoint of view there is a large mass of people in the State of Georgia who have a confidence in Major Wright that they have in no other man. But I like always to remember him and to liken him to that beautiful expression made by that staunch friend of the race Major O. O. Howard, who in the early days of reconstruction when the public school system among us was in its formative period, visited a small school in Atlanta. Gen. Howard out of the fullness of his great big heart in speaking to these black boys who had just emerged from the condition of slavery and who were assembled in the school room asked: "Now, little folks, when I go back to the North, what shall I tell your good friends who love yen and who are anxious for your education? Don't all answer at once." Away back in the hall a little black boy shot a black fist into the air. "Well, what is it?" asked Gen. Howard. "Tell 'em we's risin'." The little chap was Richard R. Wright. If he had said and done nothing else than this, except to illustrate in his life and in his work, that we are rising, that we are all rising, that we are going to continue to rise, he would have made place in the affections of the Afro-American race from which no circumstance could displace him. We are glad to nave Major Wright of Georgia for a moment among us. May his tribe increase. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. Hon. Cornellius J. Jones, of Greenville, Miss., the contestant for Member of Congress, is the guest of Mrs. S. E. Piersen at 1517 Madison street, northwest. Rev. William H. Thomas, editor of The Signal of Cumberland, Md., was in the city this week and paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. ASK WIGHT'S REMOVAL two races to meet—neither in schools, churches, nor in the homes. How is the white man to find out the capabilities of the Negro? By giving the colored school a colored superintendent and supervising principals it advertises the what the Negro can do. If they don't give us our rights, we will send word to the Negroes in the States and fight the calls for our rights." as the point of Prof. Wetherless, of the High School, spoke upon the school question. He said he was opposed to the removal of the colored superintendent of schools, or to any change in the public school system. O her speakers also protested against the proposed action. AUDIENCE WAS WITH HIM. During the speeches W. Calvin Chase entered the church and took a seat upon the platform. At this juncture there were cries of "Chase!" and that gentleman arose to speak. "Although the president of this meeting," began Mr. Chase, "has said this meeting is not for the purpose of denouncing any one, I am here to condemn some one. The people in the community have been slandered, libeled, and condemned. The 90,000 colored people have been called worse than safe crackers." (Loud applause and cries of "Right!" greeted this statement. Prof. Jesse Lawson jumped to his feet and declared Mr. Chase's remarks out of order, as it was the rule of the Lyceum to discuss but one question at a time, and Mr. Chase must conform to the rule. He said that Mr. Chase must talk upon the school subject. "Then," continued Mr. Chase, "the reason why our public schools are in the condition they are to-day is because we have been called safe crackers. It is because one Commissioner does not regard us as respectable or decent. Ninety thousand colored people have been classed by this one Commissioner with prostitutes. We are not cowards, and we are not afraid to express our opinion." Another question was raised that Mr. Chase was out of order. The audience applauded loudly, however, and demanded that he continue. "These people," continued Mr. Chase, "have not come here to hear about schools. They have come because they have been attacked, and want to hear what is to be said. President McKinley will not, I think, feel he can afford to reappoint Commissioner Wight. I denounce John B. Wight as a coward for ibelting the Negro." (Great applause greeted the speaker's remarks) RESOLUTIONS OF DOUBLE PURPORT. It was moved that resolutions should be adopted, to be presented to Congress, asking that the proposed measure be amended. The following resolutions were read by Mr. Chase: Whereas the population of the colored people in the District of Columbia is from eighty to ninety thousand, and the said population pays taxes on from twelve to fourteen million dollars' worth of real estate, we, the colored citizens, request the Congress of the United States to so amend the pending bill creating two superintendents of the public schools and five members of a board of education, so that both of the superintendents be appointed by the President of the United States; one of the superintendents who shall be colored, shall manage the colored schools, and the board of education shall be increased to seven, three of whom shall be colored, who shall manage the colored schools, a majority of whom in all instances shall supervise the entire public school system. "Whereas in a recent investigation of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the police department, one John B. Wight, a Commissioner of the District of Columbia, did outrageously slander, libel, and condemn the entire colored population of the District of Columbia in the following language. Therefore be it resolved, That a committee of five from this meeting be appointed to wait upon the President of the United States and request of him, in the name of the 90,000 of his fellow citizens, two-thirds of whom are taxpayers, the immediate removal of said John B. Wight. If this request cannot be complied with, we, in the name of 90,000 people of the District, and in the name of ten millions of colored people of the United States, protest against his reappointment at the expiration of his term as Commissioner. Resolved further,That a similar committee be appointed by the chairman for the purpose of presenting to Congress the request of the people on the school question, and said committee is hereby intructed to use all honorable means with any Senator or party to carry out the wishes of the people. Mr. Lawson declared that it was out of order to adopt resolutions outside the subject presented for discussion. It was moved that the rules governing this be suspended. This was done and the resolutions were almost unanimously adopted. The committee named to present the first resolution to Congress was as follows: E. F. G. Merrit, chairman; N. E. Wetherless, Lucy E. Moten, John G. Simms and W. H. H. Hart. SHARP LETTER FROM PASTOR. A letter was read from Rev. W. B. Johnson, the pastor of the Second Baptist church, in which he spoke of the statement made by Mr. Wight. "I write from my sick room," the letter stated, "to urge that you do your utmost to fasten the people's disapproval upon the wild, senseless, and lying statement of Commissioner Wight concerning the criminal status of the colored race. Let there be no mincing of words nor apologetic utterances. The time has come for Washington Negroes to act. With the public schools torn from our control, and the Republican Commissioner pouring from his high place streams of vituperation and slander upon us, it seems to me the race must act immediately, unitedly, intelligently and with determination." The reading of the letter was enthusiastically applauded. Rev, S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor of the Tenth Street Baptist church, preached to a large congregasion Sunday morning and in the course of his discourse referred in strong terms to the remarks of Commissioner Wight. He said the American people were far from the old landmarks in righteousness. He spoke of lynch law and the henious crimes leading to mob violence in the land. "It would be good," said he, "if some men were muzzled; they would not talk so much, Commissioner John B. Wight for example. Had he been muzzled he would never have referred to the 90,000 colored people in the District as being worse than safe crackers. While the statement is a lie upon its face, I am willing to accept his explanation of his remarks and grant him the mercy of my silence. President McKinley has been wiser in his appointments than any other President since the war. Commissioner Wight will go." Rev. Alexander C. Garner, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, strongly condemned the statement made by Commissioner Wignt. He said he was always aware that Mr. Wight was a stiff and formal man, and that it was difficult for a colored person to approach him, but he did not think him capable of expressing him- TWO VERY PROMINENT PUBLIC MEN Owe Health and Happiness to Pe-ru-na. P. H. Hon. Wm. Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior. Washington, D. C., Dec. 10, 1898. Pe-ru-na Drug Mifg Co., Columbus, O. 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Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, said that the statement made by Commissioner Wight was an extremely unfortunate one. "It is not true," said the minister, "that proportionately there is more crime among our race than among the whites. It is also untrue that murders committed by persons of our race excel in brutality those committed by white murders." He quoted as an example the murder of Lisa Weisenberger by Snell and the more recent crimes of Olaf Pallesen, this city. Rev, Robert Johnhon, of the Metropolitan Baptist church, at the conclusion of his sermon spoke to his congregation about the Wight matter. Rev. Johnson said that men who made such statements about the Negro did not know the race. He said Commissioner Ross would not make such a statement about the colored man. "What some men want," said he, "is to get all they can out of the Negro and show him no humanity in return." The speaker said it was a very unwise move on the part of Commissioner Wight to say what he did. He said it showed a thorough lack of judgment, and a man who gave expression to such views was not fit to be a Commissioner of the District. He said that Mr. Wight's classification of the Negroes put them on a lower plane than the Filipinos. "One thing I am satisfied of," said the speaker, "is that the thinking people know our race better than does Mr. Wight." Rev. J. A. Johnson, pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Church, A. Congressman Howard from Alabama. WASHINGTON, Feb. 4th, 1899. Gentlemen—I have taken Pe-ru-na now for two weeks, and find I am very much relieved. I feel that my cure will be permanent. I have also taken it for la grippe, and I take pleasure in recommending Pe-ru-na as an excellent remedy to all fellow sufferers. Very Respectfully, M.W. Howard. Congressman Howard's home address is Fort Payne, Ala. Any man who wishes perfect health must be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is well-nigh universal; almost omnipresent. Pe-ru-na is the only absolute safeguard known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh. To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of its victims. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O..for a free catarrh book. made no remarks concerning the matter from his pulpit. He said after his sermon, however, that he did not be lieve in bringing such subjects into the pulpit. "It is fortunate," said he, "that the statement was made by Commissioner Wight just at this time, for if that is the way he feels he should not continue in his present office. A man can think as he pleases, but, to say the least, it was highly indiscreet for a public servant to express himself as Mr. Wight has done." Rev. A. P. Miller, of the Lincoln Memorial Church, said that he regarded Mr. Wight's statements as unwise and unfortunate, as well as highly unfair to the colored people of the District. He said it was plain that the whole colored race was not responsible for the misdemeanors and criminal offenses of a few. Capt. Leatherwood in Georgia. Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood is in our city, introducing a creditable publication of his own, which he has seen fit to call the Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group of the commissioned officers of the 8rd North Carolina U. S. V. Infantry in the war with Spain. The regiment referred to was the first that was ever formed in the United States and entirely officered by colored men, a fact, which makes the Souvenir a national portrait. It being the first publication of the kind ever gotten out entitles it to a place in all the homes of the people in Georgia and all the other states. It is a beautiful group showing thirty six of the officers in Military uniform, accompanied by small biographical sketches of each officer. We heartily commend it to the people of Georgia. See advertisement for agents in another column.--The Georgia Baptist. The new buildings of the Virginia Union University will be dedicated May 16th and 17th. You are invited to be present at these dedicatorial exercises. The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8. NO. 2 POLITICS IN WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS IN WEST VIRGINIA A News Mirror Which Reflects the Whole Doings of the Race in a Thriving Mining City. Activity Among the Churches and Much Life in the Social World. Clarksburg. W. Va. Special.—Rev. Watson and Mr. Pollock Lowery have returned from the Baltimore Conference. The congregation of Rev. Watson's church is to be congratulated for having secured him as pastor for another year. A municipal election was held here last Tuesday and the bribe-giver and bribe taker were largely in evidence. I cannot find language strong enough to condemn, in fitting terms, the methods pursued by some of the candidates of both parties. The wholesale and open buying of votes was disgraceful in the extreme; a travesty on good government. Party leaders seem to think that every Negro voter has his price and they make an honest election an impossibility. The law makes bribery a serious offense, yet there was no effort made to apprehend any of the offenders. That men can violate the law with impunity and so prostitute an election, is a reflection on the entire community. Keep money and whisky out of sight and do not tempt the voter. Mr. Albert Miles was a delegate to the democratic city convention which nominated candidates for local offices last Saturday night. He is to be congratulated for having the courage of his convictions and those who assume to criticise him for his course are hardly worthy of consideration. Their opinions cannot carry much weight. In this age of enlightenment Negroes should show as much liberality of thought in politics as in religion. There is no more reason for our being all republicans than there is reason for our being all Methodists or Baptists. That postoffice employee who was reported to have insulted a colored citizen evidently knew his man. The individual to whom he addressed his offensive remark lost his nerve of course and refused to furnish the League committee with the offender's name. He will in all probability pick just such an "easy mark" next time, but will be careful not to offend a more manly and courageous Negro. The Equal Rights League met last Monday night and unanimously decided to support several of the candidates for municipal offices without regard to party affiliations. This is a HON. CORNELIUS J. JONES. step in the right direction for we should support those friendly to our race. Miss Bertha Lee read a paper before the Hasty Pudding Lyceum last Wednesday evening. The subject, "What the Race is Doing," was well presented and the paper was favorably commented upon by Rev. Morris, Prof. (class and others. The appeal issued by the A. M. E. Church met with a generous response. Rev. Morris' efforts produced results far beyond the expectations of the most sanguine and the indebtedness on the church will soon be discharged. Mr. John Ellis, of Fairmount, who enjoys the distinction of being the only Negro to secure admission to the white Normal School there, was in the city for a few days last week. It will be suggested that the Equal Rights League send a petition to Representative Dovener asking him to support Representative White's AntiLynching measure, Contesting for His Seat in Congress, District of Mississippi. Messrs. Thomas Scott and Dale Dean have returned from Washington and Baltimore, and report an enjoyable trip. Rev. A. F. Tuck, of Parkersburg, father of Mrs. Thomas Wellman, has been critically ill, but is convalescent. Hoffman's Musical Festival. At the big Musical Festival at the Academy of Music June 8th next Hoffman's Band celebrates their first anniversary. Selections from Victor Herbert's new comic operas, together with Sousa's latest composition will predominate. For the encores Leader Hoffman has recently secured from the publishers some new London music hall novelties that will be whistled all over Washington after the Festival is over. Favorable comment is heard everywhere concerning the project for the erection of a Music Hall and Roof Garden in this city outlined by Mr. Hoffman in last week's American. --- PRICE FIVE CENTS ASK WIGHT'S REMOVAL. Colored Citizens in Mass Meeting Take Action-Gathering Called to Discuss the District Schools Changed to an Indignation-Committee Appointed to Present Resolutions to the President-Commissioner's Statement. District Commissioner John B. Wight was probably the most talked of man in Washington last Sunday. The 20 000 colored people of the District had the Commissioner up for discussion. The echoes of his remark made before the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations, classing the Negroes as criminals with no regard for human life, and worse than safecrackers, are still ringing in the ears of the citizens of the District. At a mass-meeting at the Second Baptist Church, Mr. Wight was the subject of bitter denunciation. Resolutions were adopted asking for the immediate removal of the Commissioner, were presented to President McKinley last Wednesday. The meeting set for the afternoon was that of the Second Baptist Lyceum. It was announced from most of the pulpits Sunday morning that the subject to be discussed at the meeting was the status of the public schools of Washington, with special reference to the colored schools. In calling the meeting to order the president of the lyceum said that the meeting was not called for the purpose of denouncing Commissioner Wight, nor was it in any sense an indignation meeting. The Church was filled to the doors. NEEDS OF SCHOOL SYSTEM. The first speaker was Hon. John P. Green, of Ohio. He spoke at length upon the education of the colored youth. He said that he did not believe the black boy should be taught that he is different from the white boy. He said the authorities had no right to foist upon the colored people teachers not in every way equal to the white youth. He expressed a conviction that if the bill now pending in Congress is enacted into law, as it stands at present, it will deprive the Negroes of their superintendent of schools. He gave a number of reasons why there should be a colored superintendent for the colored schools, as well as colored supervisors. "If the white man," said Mr. Green, "could come in closer touch with the Negro he would think more of him. There is no way made possible for the (Continued on Ninth page.) 9 — THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. , x ! - A MOCK CONGRESS. The Students of Si. Augustine Inavgerate a Unique Entertain- ment. - Raleigh, N. C., Special.—One of Bt. Augustine’s Literaries held a mock Senate on the 16th inat. Each member of the Literary except Mr. D, L Fergu son who was president, the secretary and assistant secretaries, represented some Senator, and during the session, was called by the name of the same. ty) Vio a yi 7 By x yy = eS) SENATOR QUAY. (CH. 8. Brewn.) Although there were few members, the proceedings were carried out exceed ingly 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 Hi. Styson); Senator Klkins (A. Good- man); Senator Hanna (Julius Green); Senator Hoar (David Daan); Senator McLauren (L. W. Grice); Senator Piatt of Conn. (J. 8. Simmons); Sena- tor Prichard (H. J. Erwin); Senator Quay (H. H. Brown): Senator Sewell (Peter Edwards). After prayer by the chaplain, Prof. ©. H. Royer, Senator Platt made the statement that Senator Deboe of Ken- tucky was illegally appointed as Gov. Taylor who appointed him, is not yet Governor of Kentucky. He began a speech on the same, but was interrnpt- ed by Senator Daniels who raised the eall fora quorum. Then the roll was called. A quorum being present Sena: tor Platt resumed his speech and was answered by Serator Deboe who bold ly defended himself; but fisally the matter was handed over to a commit: tee on elections. Then caméthe report of the Waysand Means committee con‘ sisting of Senators Daniels, Depew and Hanna. Senator Daniels, the chair: man of the committee, read the report thus: ‘‘Afiera thorough and carefal investigation thecommittee unanimous ly decided that the Nicaraguan Canal would be of immense value to the United States. Ib will afford a great protection to the Pacific Coast in the time of war. “Whereas, we the committee, hav. ing been appoirted to look after the condition of schools and celleges after a careful investigation present the fol- lowing to wit: Be it enacted by Congress that the Universities of Harvard, Yale and Princeton shall receive a yearly endow’ ment of $2,000,000, and all schools and and colleges for #tNegro ed»ncation be liberally endowed according to their respective merits,}.and especial- ly St. Augustine’s Normal and Colle- giate Institute, of Raleigh, N. C., shall Feceive $1,000,000 annually.” A mo, tion was put by Senator Deboe ard seconded by Senator Sewell that this re- port be also tabied, and was carrried. Then came bills fer discussion, * * * The yeas and nays having been called fer, votes were taken and the result was then 9 yeas and 4 nay»; but Sen ator Hoar announced that since his speech he hud undergone a marvelous change and therefore wished to turn bis vote from yea to nay; then Senator Piatt stated that the Senator with whom he was paired was not present, therefore he wished to withdraw his vote. So the votes then stcod 8 yeas and 5 nays. Then came a bili for the Abolishing of Trust Companies, intro- duced by Senator Depew where he showed where they were detrimental ee \ SB ii7e~- < (eye F [IN due) = ee ea Te eee” /Neeaealtt | Bh Nines ‘gH EC yy =a tig AZ F jp Y CZ iN 7 4 Wf y = AY Z Pe RN --| {f y i SENATOR J. C. PRITCHARD. (H. J. Erwin.) to ali Jaboring people, and where the laboring people would reap their due reward were it not for Trusts, especially the farmers and miners, whereas now they only get a part but the Trusts get the other and greater part. Finally Senator Hanna stated that he wished to speak on this bill in the future and therefore moved that it be tabled and was seconded by Senator Sewell. It was carried, nons opposing. Theo came 4 bill granting the Federal Goy- ernment the right to interfere in cases of lynching, No. 1066, Senator Elkins having called for its reading. Senator Elkins gave a Very strong talk on the affirmative and wound up his speech by saying, ‘Gentleman of this assem- bly, I do not believe that there is one Senator present, whore heart 18 80 black and corrupt that hefor one mo- ment would oppose the passage of this bill, yea even for one moment would say even one word against it; peradven- ture there be such a man present I would say to him, ‘run, run your house is on fire, run for your life and fal) dowa before your God in Heaven, and pray to him to forgive your sins for the sake of His Son, before it be too late!’’? He was strongly opposed by Senator Beveridge who showed that the Federal Government had no right to interfere in cases of lynching aad there- fore the Senate no right to do that which iswrong. Finally Senator Quay made a motion which was seconded by Sena tor Platt, that the bill be tabled for farther discussion as he wished to speak on it in the near future, and it was carried. Senator Daniels having called for bili No. 5,450, on “Female Suffrage’’ the Secretary read it thus: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United ‘States in Congress assembled. That sll women born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, over 21 years of age and with knowledge sufficient to ‘speak and write the English language ‘end not having been convicted of fel- SHall NEFCANer DO Franved the rignue .O vote. That all laws or parts of laws in any way conflicting with that statute shall hereby berepealed.’”’ Tien Sena- tor Pritchard made a 10 minutes talk on the affirmative. He showed very much 6loquence and his speech was forcibly put; but was very strongly op- posed by Senator Clay from Georgie, “We know,” says Senator Clay, ‘‘that on election days most men make it a practice to get drunk and in this mode they cast their votes. Shall we, moat honorable Senators, allow our women, the noblest work of God, as my oppon: ent saye, walk along side of these, such drankards and vagasbonds to the ballot box. No, no gentlemen we must op- pose it tothe last.’’ In reply to one of Senator Pritchard’s points about our women assisting in the late war with Spain, he says, ‘Gentlemen, 1 would like to ask by whom was our country victorious, by whom is it recognized by foreign powers, 1 amagine that I hear in the distant city of Boston, the insti. gatcr of this suffrage question, that feeble voice trying to say, ‘women’ but ie compelled to say ‘man’ minus the women.” After his speech of ten or fifteen minutes, he was followed by Senator Daniels who commenced his speech thus; ‘ Gentleman of this most honorable assembly, the Senator who preceded me has taken you, as it were, upon a high mountain and showed you all the kingdoms of the world say- ing that ali will be yours if you fall down and worship him; but I believe that I yoice the sentiment of all pres- ent when I say ‘get thee behind me Satan,’” Senator Daniels gave some very strong points and plain facts, un- til he was Interrupted several times by different Senators, He showed where women have a fall right to vole, as she is compelled to pay t: x98 and other duties that men are subject to, and therefore if they are subject to the ‘same regulations as man there is uo reason why they should be excluded from the ballot box and as for going to the ballot beside drunken men that is one reasen why they should vot as it would thereby increase their mor. ality in that respect, as he would be ‘bound to respect woman in her place ‘Senator McLauren followed him and ‘spoke 10 or 15 minutes showing where it would disgrace our country to let | women vote, and many other solid facts as to why they sheuld not vote. Hie speech was 80 concise in form and elaborate in sense that it seemed that be would never finish it, because he was interrupted se much by other Sen ators asking different questions, The last interraptioa seemed to be because he resisted it so sternly. It was when he was interrupted by Senator Pritchard who asked if he might ask a question. On the President asking Senater Mc Lauren if he would yield to the inter ruption he answered very hesitating) y and with a long face, ‘‘Yes, if is ne: too long.’”? When the question was asked, it touched on something he had said, ‘Gentlemen, I have said what | have said.” After Senator McLauren finished his epeech Semater Daniels called for the yeas and nays; and it ap nL Flt SR a Re a RE i ihe LA a ee Mesers. James W. Millon and James H. Dunn, of St. Paul, Minn. , were in the city this week. They stopped at the Southern Hotel, <<. CT e : The National ! Colored Geach- 2 ers Bureau, oF | Washington, D. 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E, KERFOOT, 805 Market Space, Washington, D. 0. AN IMPORTANT APPEAL. The One Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of John Brown, May 9th, 1900. - The Day Should Be Ob served By All Afro Americans. Among the illustrious sons of Amer ica there have been none more courageous, resolute and self-sacrificing than John Brown, the Sage of Ossawattomie, the one hundredth anniversary of whose birth occurs on May 9.h of the present year. He was a firm believer in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. His love of liberty was a consum- TRUESDELL ing passion which caused him to abhor human slavery and to voluntarily yield up his life for the overthrow of that in'quitous institution. He was the harbinger of a brighter day for the slaves, a herald of the deliverance which was to come. He demonstrated his loyalty to the race when he stopped to kiss a Negro child, on his way to the place of execution. Observance by churches, OBSERVANCE BY CHURCHES, SCHOOLS ETC. Every colored church, every colored school, literary society, and especially every Afro-American council, should hold public exercises in honor of this grand old hero. If there ever was a time when a courageous, self sacrificing character should be held up to our boys and girls for emulation, now is the time, when there is so much being said about self-effacement, servility and the Negro keeping his place; when there is so much sycophancy and down-right cowardice being practiced, to the injury of our race. There is no character so well calculated to inspire courage, self-respect and love of manhood rights as the hero of Harper's Ferry. While we have to some extent sounded the praises of John Brown our paens have not been commensurate with the sacrifices which he made for our race. We have been accused of being ungrateful, not only by the whites, but by our own people; we now have an opportunity to prove the charge untrue. Shall we do so? I earnestly appeal to all lovers of liberty, to all lovers of fair play, to use their influence to make the occasion a grad success throughout the country. If further urge that a collection be taken and sent to Mr. John W. Thompson, treasurer of the Afro American Council, Box 593, Rochester, N. Y., to assist the Council in prosecuting the case which it now has before the Supreme Court of the United States, being conducted by Congress- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. man White and Ex Senator Edmonds. The following is the program of exer cises: PROGRAM. 1. Organ Voluntary. 2. Prayer. 3. Introductory Remarks. 4. Music. 5. "John Brown and His Work." Paper. 6. Reading Extracts from John Brown's Addresses to Court at his trial. 7. Paper, "The Religious S.de of John Brown. 8. Recitation, "Harper's Ferry" (Poem ) Music, Battle Hymn of the R public. (Howe.) 10. Address, Life and Character of John Brown. 11. Sslo (Selected.) 12. The Humanity of John Brown. 13. Poem, "Retribution." (Lowell) 14. The Tragedy at Harper's Ferry. 15. Solo. (Selected ) 16. Paper, "What the Negro owes to John Brown." 17. Collection for the Afro American Council 18. Doxology and Benediction. President National Afro-American Council, 328 Duncan Ave., Jersy Ci y, N J. March 31, 1900 GET READY NOW. The Census Man Will Call On You. The census is coming in two months and it will bring an opportunity to the Afro-American which he should not lose. The census taker will be around some time in June, carring a long thin book in which the questions are printed, and bearing on his vest a small silver shield which contains an eagle and the words "United States Census, 1900." This badge does not entitled him to take money or to ask any questions about your takes, your debts, your politics, or your religion But it does authorize him to ask a few harmless questions about yourself and your property. The census taker will want to know your name and whether you are the head of the family or some relation of the head. He will ask whether you are single or married, or widowed, in what State you and your parents were born, and what kind of work do. In order to show how industrious the people are he will ask how many months you worked during the last year and whether you own your home or not. In order to show how intelligent the people are he will ask whether you can read or write. In order to show the wealth of the colored people he will ask a few questions about the value of your home and farm, the number of mules, chickens, geese, pigs, cows, that you own, and how much these animals are worth. Besides these facts he will take down the value of the grain, cotton, garden truck, fowls, eggs that you raised last year. If you eat all the chickens you raised, or used all the wheat you grew, you are to count the value of these also, just as if they were sold for money. 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Cole and Johnson, Sam Lucas and Lloyd Gibbs, whose very successful engagement at the Academy concluded with the performance of that night. The affair was entirely devoid of anything MR. SAM LUCAS. The Veteran Actor and Comedian with Cole & Johnson in "A Trip to Coontown." which might savor of formality and after the more solid viands were disposed of, the company lingered in social converse, over coffee and cigars, until a few moments of the hour for the evening appearance of the honored guests. Congratulations were extended to the gentlemen upon the remarkably clean character of the show, as well as upon other features of especial interest and amusement with which it is rerule Mr. Sam Lucas, who in his own proper person, represents the old and new school of theatricals, as they touch the Negro, delighted those present with numerous reminiscences of the days when to be identified with such concerns, meant social ostracism of the most severe and serious nature. He told in his own inimitable way how upon one occasion, way back in the '60's, when he ventured to enter a Methodist church and take a seat just by the door, the minister paused for a full minute in the middle of his discourse, and then said with great solemnity, "Dere is no doubt broders and sisters dat de Debil is wid us hyar dis night, an' I derefore ask all de Christians to pray hard an' fas' so dat de Lord wont'low him to git in his work." Messrs. Cole and Johnson were most felicitous in their remarks and told of struggles of the past as well as shad owing desires and aspirations for the future. The former, with real feeling and dramatic skill, which showed that, like the veteran Nat Goodwin, there is a serious well as comic side in his make up of an actor, was most graphic in his portrayal of the possibilities which lay before the truly earnest and studious Negro actor. Others present were Messrs. James A. Gray, J. Milton Turner, E. Hall, John H. Paynter, France and Winston Payne, E. E. Cooper Robert Turner and John Wills. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A Popalar Hostelry. The well known McKinley Hotel which began to make history in 1896 and which has been a boon to the traveling public is now running under more favorable auspices than ever before. There have been several proprietorship changes during its four years existence. It is now under the careful and conscientious management of Messrs I J. Edwards and Joshua N. Anderson, whose combined knowledge of the minutest detail of first class hostelry and whose extensive acquaintance with the traveling public bespeak for it a great success. The room are very large and are handsomely furnished and have every convenience essential to the comfort of the guest. It has been widely proclaimed by those who are in a position to know that there is not a more neatly kept and better feeding dining room in Washington. The genial and sociable manner in which proprietors Edwards and Anderson treat their guests is another captivating feature of this popular hotel at the Nation's Capitol. The same polite spirit of cordiality is characteristic of every attendant in this popular public mansion. Among the recent patrons of the McKinley Hotel men: Bishop Alexander Walters of Jersey City, N. J., the Rev. Dr. S. W. Smith of Princeton, Rev. J. B. Colbert of Charlotte, N. C., Ex United State Chaplain W. H. Coston of Springfield, O., Jos. W. Henderson of Providence, R. I., the founder and national organizer of the American Protective League, whose National League Headquarters are now operating from this house and J. L. Brown of Warshtick, Ta., also W. H. Councill of Normal, Ala. Mr. George Burrell who has charge of the dining rooms of Messrs. Gaskins & Gaines at 820 8th street, northwest, is making many friends for the house by his affable and genial manners. Mr. Burrell is an expert in his line. He served for a number of years in the Pullman service and had the confidence and respect of his superior officers. Messrs. Gaskins and Gaines are to be congratulated.. WHAT IS IT? Tne Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group. Of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers comprises the features of all of the Commissioned Officers of the regiment except four. They are shown upon a larger scale than any of the other officers, and to his right and left, the field and staff officers are seen. Then comes in regular order all the line officers, making thirty-six pictures in the group. Under each officer is his name and rank; line officers, letter of their command. Under the group are also the name of each officer, his rank and the letter of his company, and an autographic sketch of each. In the upper left-hand corner is a scene of the charge made by the colored troops at San Juan Hill in support of the Rough Riders. In the upper right hand corner is a scene around the camp in Oubai. At the bottom is the title line of the Souvenir. Fine artistic work encircles the picture of each officer, all of whom are in full military uniform. The art work and the plan upon which they are group, makes the Souvenir the most beautiful and interesting pictures ever published in behalf of the race. All lovers of race pride, and race recognition, will buy one to preserve for future reference. See terms to agents. When you write for further information, send stamp.—adv. All Gloves Fitted to the hand and Kept in Repair for one Year LOUVRE TOCN GLOVECO OME and make your sele complete—thus insuring style of glove you desire. styles that we carry—and o ELSE WHERE for the high manufacture. Prices range. Ask to see our new "Zangar est French kid, in all shade and fancy stitching, price MEN'S GLOVES.—Fine Kid an sizes (short fingers,) $1.50. Gloves cleaned by Our Ne fation guaranteed. Mail orders LOUVRE GLOVE G Store open Sat CREDIT Get LE and make your selections early—while assort- plete—thus insuring your being fitted perfect tile of glove you desire. Nowhere else can you fi- les that we carry—and our prices are always LO SEWHERE for the high-class goods that we in- manufacture. Prices range from $1 up. To see our new "Zangara" Glove—made off-fi- rench kid, in all shades, with three clasps, fancy stitching, price GLOVES.—Fine Kid and Suedes, $1 up. "Cadet port fingers,) $1.50. Goves cleaned by Our New French Odorless Proce- guaranteed. Mail orders a specialty. ORE GLOVE GO., New Store 931 F Street. Store open Saturdays till 9 p. m. REDIT Get a Carriage For the Ba OME and make your selections early—while assortments are complete—thus insuring your being fitted perfectly—in the style of glove you desire. Nowhere else can you find half the styles that we carry—and our prices are always LOWER THAN ELSEWHERE for the high-class goods that we import and manufacture. Prices range from $1 up. Gloves cleaned by Our New French Odorless Process. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders a specialty. If you haven't a Carriage or Go-Cart, you can get one here—and we won't add a penny to the price just because you prefer paying for it as you can spare the money—weekly or monthly. All the new spring styles are here; beauties at $10 and $12. Others for less—and more The mattings are ready, too, and it is well to bear in mind that we cut them, fit them to your floor, and tack them down, FREE. There is no waste; you pay only for the actual number of yards received. Groga Grogan's MAM CREDIT 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W. Between H and I Streets. W winter --- Better than any at $3.50 your choice from the many new styles that grace our shelves. member that in spite of the big in shoe leather As good as many at $4.00 Regent Shoes are $2. Equal some As good as many at $5.00 An what new go has ma better we ha The Regent, 943 Pa. 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Get a Carriage For the Baby. MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE. When you tire of wearing those heavy winter-weight Shoes, come in and select your choice from the many new spring styles that grace our shelves. And remember that in spite of the big advance in shoe leather Regent Shoes are $2.50 And will remain at $2.50 no matter what other manufacturers charge. The new goods are of the same fine quality that has made Regent Shoes famous, and are better and more carefully made than any we have shown yet. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. remap po : CIAL EFFLORESENCE. Jenizens at Monticsllo have qeir Share of the Things that = Good—News Notes. the Mi. Zion and ae baptist Josed Friday night with over greet Cl . pundred converte. Revival meet are stl] going on at the Zion gion Baptist ehurch, Rev, Daniel ¢, pastor: Revs. Wilson Carter and 4 Gaflaey of the county have gusiuting Rev. Cave in the meet- The Y. M.C. A. men’s meet- was well attended last Sunday. suject for next Sundey 1s, “Do joothers a8 you would have others uotoyou” The Y, M,C. A work progresving at a very fine rate. Rev. jlur 8. Jackson, ths newly appoint- pater of the M. KE chureh of this iy, bas arrived Rev. BE. Dake Ven ye, former pestor has been appointed the M E. church Salem, Va. Rev. | H, Reid; formerly of this city but wof Pinner’s Point, Va., is visiting this and Neléon counties. The fun- lof Mr. Mark Staples who died with yumonia took place from the Zion ‘oion Baptist church Saturday at 3 p. Rev, Daaiel Cave, pastor. Mr. die Herndon formerly of this city pped in (he city this week, en route om Loulsa, where he went on ac punt of the illness of his motber who }the wife of the late Rey. Jesse Hern- on, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist hurch of thie city. Mr. J. H. Dickim: pn went to Washington last week on siness. Miss Malinda Staples is me having come to the burial of her ther. Miss Jennie Wright is home om New York. Misses Lottie Lewis id Kva Coles are home from the unty, their schools having closed. ie L'xzle Coles, teacher in the Jeff fon school of the city went to attend te school closing of her sister Mise va Coles Misses Bertha Kelle, Lena ro¥n, and Mrs. William Cornish who ave Ceen Visiting in thecity left this eek for Baltimore, Md. A reception a given at (he Lome of Mr. and Mrs. imue! Kelley on 6th street, on the Nbof March in honor of Mrs, Corn- bof Baltimore, Those present were, Lard Mre. B. E. Tonsler, Mr. and i. P. 8. Hooker, Mr, and Mrs. H, EB wuler, Mr. and Mre, Lee Gordon, tviames Gertrude Heiskell, Eliza eiekel!, 8. 1, Bundy, Mary Goodloe, im Cornieb, Martha Brown, Henry wa, Mirsee Lizzie Coles, Emma user, Lena Brown, Bertha Kelley, ‘he! Brown, Rebecca Wood, Lizzie reus, Messrs, G. W. Lawson, C. H. ty, Ernest Preeton, P, Scott, Jas. tie, EB. Allen, CH. Bullock, "i. U.N. Harris and &: D. Venture. Most enjoyable time was spent by plesent. We visited Earleyaville tday in company with Mr. Eli oward and Stopped at the pleasant le of Mr. and Mra. Link Evans, bose hospitality ehall never be for- ten. Mr. W. AL Dabney opened restaurant last week on ‘ Vinegar l” West Main street, and it is the “et place im the city. He serves ‘ything in firstelass style. Mr. G. Tage, one of our leading merchants Nelected chairman of the Republi- ‘City Committee and a member of ' Congressional Committee at the ning of the City Convention last THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. ol ee ee Editor’s Manley’s Rejoinder. | $000000eeeca8.. 4ditor Colored American:—In the issue of March 31st I saw an article by Mr. Charles R. Douglass in which references are made t) some remarks ot mine not long since, Upon the ad- vice of my friends [ have concluded to let the matter pass by with the con- tempt which such unwarranted attacks deserve. My statements were made in an open meeting and if there was any thing offensive or objectionable in them common decency should have prompt- ed the offended Mr. Douglass to have called me to task then and there and not wait a whole week to air his pre- sumed grievance in the newspapers. My remarks were not intended to give offense or to be construed 2s Mr, Doug- lass presumed to understand them. Other speakers made similar remarks to those made by me but somehow they escaped Mr. Douglass’ notice. 1 am too busy to engage in a senseless con- troversy. Truly yours, Avex. L. Manny. Washington, D. C, Mr, Murray for Commissioner, ‘The friends of Mr. Daniel Murray of the Library of Cong:ess are urging him for memberehip on the Board of Edue cation. Mr. Murray 1s ope of our best known citizens, a tax payer, and for WW aut ua E | (hil ed eee | ||| i) es wiisll AR mR SP VT AER | Ny FS Sa" ~ SS ot i pS S Ee \ Crd 4 SIS Ny ee SS MR. DANIEL MURRAY. ~ years has served the people not only of the city but of the nation in the Lib rary of Congress. He is throughly ac- quainted wih the workings of the schools and has a full knowledge of the neede and wishes of the colored people. In every respect Mr. Murray 1s the ideal man for the position and the honors could not fall on more worthy shoulders. ee A Sccial Stag. The Enterprise Association gave a stag dinner at 2404 Va., avenue n. w., jast Sunday at 1:30 p. m. This asso ctation is a beneficial one and is com- posed of the representative young men of the District Ite officers are, Presi- dent J. ©, Aukard, ‘Secretary J. A. Powell, Treasurer Robert Bias, Vice President L. Lomax, Corresponding Secretary James Peterson. Among those present we:e, Harrison Carter, Henry Wixgins, C. H Jackson, Wm. H. Mason, Thomas Overton, John West, William H. Thomas and others. The dinner was served by those past masters of the Epecurian art, Meesrs, Gray and Costley—it was a feast of Lucuilus. The regular meetings are monthiy bat for the prerent weekly ‘meetings will obtain. Subscription books ior the Virginia Union University at ihe Capital Savings Bank will be kept open until May 80th. Gen. PP OOPOOOD PES OOOGD 2999990900 0000006000 * NELSOW’sS a: wer STRAIGHTIN EH. saa at The Latest Discovery For Making KNOTTY, KINKY : CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT : F EFO AF Te, . & ee aa yp eee. — Pras a) Cree See ee - — ae eee 77775 SMe ae er 7 ILE LE Rae L tity Ly mr. LLL GEEEEL i a LL. Zi geet EG LLY CNN RRL} Meg po EN LEP EINNN \ = UY SG Ge; NN ANY en y aR | \\ AN i Y ; Important Notice oH = + To Our Friends and the Public. > SHAD BEEN EXPECIrED, the wonderful success of NELSON’S > STRAIGHTINE has induced many imitators to put worthless imi- ; tations of this reliable preparation on the market, and by loud ad. | > Vertising, in which they show utter disregard for the truth, are trying to | » induce people to buy their worthles preparations. Imitation is the high- | : est compliment tuat ceuld be paid 8S CRAIGHTIN E—people do not try to ‘ > imitate a worthless article. No one who has ever tried NELSON'S | > STRAIGHTINE will buy these imitations, but some who have pever ; ’ used it might be led to do so by their ‘‘wild claims.” Tosuch we wish to ‘ , sound a warning. 4 NELSON’s STRAIGHTINE is a thoroughly reliable and ectentific « | preparation; the formula was gotten up by a Richmond chemist of long ex- ‘ - perience, one who has made the hair a careful study; the manager of the ‘ Company is a graduate in chemistry; and the Company Making it 18 « thoroughly reliable, chartered by the State of Virginia, with ample capi- | tal to carry out all its obligations; the officers of the company are promi- < nent business men, who would not allow their names to beasscc ated with ; anything that was not thoroughly reliable. : Read what Tue RicHMoND PLANET, under da‘e of June 16th has to « | say: , - “The Nelson Manutacturing Company has done a fine business by putting upon | the market an article whieh will do all that is claimed for it. The price ig reason. | —- fact, cheap, and the Company does its business upon a first-class, honorable | STRAIGHTINE has the largest sale of any preparation of its kind on the market. It is sold and used in every state in the union, and many | : foreign countries. Those who have used it are beat able to judge of its > merits. Read what a few have to say. We have hundreds of others: > Rosa Waller, Pikeville. Ky,, writes. “Straightine gives satistaction. 1 take | . pleasure in recommending it.” ‘ Mary F. Mayhoe, Altcona, Pa., writes. ‘‘I have used your straightine with won- | ; ais oneaon Harrisonburg, Va. writes. Iam gladtoray it has done my | head more good than anytbing I have ever used. Rosa Pope, Her Gerson, Va., writes. Sead me two dozen m orecaas of Straightine atonce. Goes like wi!dfire, and it works on the hair like magic. STRAINGHIINKE is a highly perfumed dressing. Is not only straight ens the barr, but removes dandruff, keeps the hair from falling out, cures itcbing, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a rich, long and luxurious head of hair. We guarantee it to be perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents avan, If Sent By Mail, 30 Cents. » ASA SPECIAL INDUCEMENT to get a large number who have > never used STRAIGH VINE to try it, we will the make following offer: If > you will cut out the “Coupon” below, write your name and address-on it, ; and mail it to us with $1.00, we will send you the following— > 4 Boxes Nelson’s Siraightine ...........................2Be box. : 1 Box Nelson’s Scalp and Hair Cleaner, price 28c¢ > 1 Cake Skin Soap, Price... ees 2 cake, : 1 Bottle Skin LOUON, PHICE......... ..ccsceseeeeseresreees BOC DOE > pee This SKIN LOTION is nct a face bleach--as we haveno confidene > in such preperations—but it is the best preparation that skill can prepare : for softening and clearifying the skin, removing pimples and b'ackheads, - curing chapped or rough skin. sunburn, freckles, ete. > The entire lot (worth $2 00) will be sent you for $1.00, provided you > send this “Coupon.’”? Cut this out now’ send money by P. O. money. or- ’ der or registered letter only. Address to ; NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., ; — 1333 E. Franklin St., Richmond. Va. -SPECIAL OFFER COUPON.- Cut this out and enclose it with $1.00 to the Nelson Manu- facturing Co., 1333 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va,, and we will send you the tolluwing outfit complete: 4 Koxes Nelson’s Straightine, 1 Box Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner, 1 Bottle Skin Lotion, 1 Cake Skin Soap. WROD yo cncks adna,- csc nosodr+ peteaceer noneomede deatraanansececss eectiocs cobctce DR sisnd ass cask ste OOO cao ean csi Saiserlgs) eretoasens Wap sessavioasioe ONG oc dsses se essence.coeegiees COOUMEY s acseecess0 spsesesns SS MBOR cicsesacs ciesaccte Nearest Express Off@e.......:.....0.. cececee ceseee 6 LESSONS IN POLITI S. The Loyalty of the Afro American to One Political Party Avails but Little-Let Politics Alone Says Mr. Cozart, and Get Down to Business-Prominent AfroAmerican Leaders Quoted. Dayton, Ohio Special.—I firmly believe that politics is a millstone around the Negro's neck, and I further believe that if colored voters would divorce themselves from politics and adhere more closely to industrial and financial pursuits the race problem would then P. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS be easily solved The wheel of progress which long since has been clogged would be liberated and once more it would begin to revolve. The colored voters have been loyal politicians always voting the republican ticket, even in days when it tried their very souls to do so. Without the colored voters the republican party would have ceased to exist long ago, or it would not at least had so many glorious victories to its credit. No $ the party has developed to such an er or mous strength that it is independent of the colored voters, therefore it has begun to relegate it former friends. It is now plainly seen that the colored race as a whole has nothing to gain by staying in politics. We can also see that upon this dangerous reef the race is about to be wrecked. Then what shall we do? Shall we continue to cling to politics, wreck our race and cause retrogression, or shall we eschew politics and devote ourselves more closely to industrial, educational and financial pursuits? It is indeed a significant coincidence, that Booker T. Washington, Professors Scarborough and Council, Bishop Walters and others write in the same trend when discussing the race problem In speaking of the Hardwick bill, Mr. Washington said: "Not only have the North and the Federal Congress practically agreed to leave the matter of the Negro's citizenship in the hands of the South, but many conservative and intelligent Negroes in recent years have advised the Negro to cast his lot with the Southern white man and to cease a continued senseless opposition to his interest. The policy has gained ground to such an extent that the white man controls practically every State, county and township in the South." After giving an elaborate interview on the bill, Mr. Washington concluded by saying: "I am not in politics, nor do I intend to be, neither would I encourage my people to become mere politicians, but the question I have been discussing strikes at the very fundamental principles of citizenship." Prof. W. H. Council, principal of the Alabama Normal and Industrial School, writing under the caption of "Negro with a Spade," (concerning THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. politics) said: 'The political gatherings never yield their dignity to the consideration of vital interests of the laboring masses. Political parties say they must take care of the Negroes' liberty and keep him whipped in line with certain state theories, while they rattle around the dry bones of defunct parties and demand for them a kind of worship. In T. H. all their meetings they talk loudly about voting and holding office, but never say a word about the industrial condition of the poor ignorant Negro, who is called upon to cast an intelligent vote according to instructions" Prof. Scarborough, of Wilberforce, who is the author of a set of Greek text books new in use at Yale College, writing on the "Negro's Duty to Himself," said in part: "This peculiar situation is no doubts, in part, due to strenuous efforts on the part of the North to placate the South and to wipe out, as far as possible, all sectional differences—all reminders of the rebellion of '61 The social and commercial interests of the two sections are becoming so closely blended and allied that the two no only think alike, but act alike in matters of public policy." As a remedy or as an offset of the above, Prof. Scarborough said: "Now, what is the Negro to do under the circumstances? Why, he must turn to the resources within himself. His duty lies nearest him. It is subjective. Too long has he been neglecting himself. Too long has he been depending upon outside assistance to carve out his future. Too long has he been planning his faith to the tricks of politics and politicians." In an interview, Mr. H B. Frissell, principal of Hampton (Va) Normal and Agricultural Institute, spoke of the colored people and industrial conditions in the South. "The small farms are rapidly increasing," he said, and in many sections the conditions of the Negro is better than in slavery days. The farmers are unable to break away from the lien system of crops and wages are small. Although the South has spent $100 000,000 on public educafor the Negroes, one-third of the race has actually retrogressed, one-third is where it was at the beginning of the war and the remainder has advanced. Negroes, he said, have been taught that their salvation will be found through political means rather than by hard work." Bishop Walters, who is president of the Afro-American Council, an organization for the purpose of suppressing mob violence, published a letter in The Colored American, in which he advised the Negro to divide his vote and not vote blindly for a certain party, as they had been doing in the past. Some of the race politicians attempted to make trouble for the Bishop, for publishing such a letter just before an election but their efforts proved a boomerang. (Continued on 11th page.) BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industria' Institute Published in one beautiful volume of nearly 500 pages and appropriately illustrated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings; size 6 x 8½ inches. Price, in cloth, $1.50. Mr. Washington has written his autobiography at the urgent request of his many friends. The world knows that he is not only the leader of his race but a man among men. As the champion of industrialism his educational reforms are rapidly shaping the desti- nities of the Southern States. The people want to know all about this modern reformer and his marvelous career. The demand for "THE STORY OF MY LIFE you send 24c in stamps for mailing we will forward free Magnificent Prospectus, with full instructions for canon subscription and strictly on the exclusive territory of J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville Ill. IF YOU CAN TRY IT FOR 10 CENTS. INVENT PHYSICIAN 35 YEARS of active Practice of Medicine: In of practice medicine given my testimonial of recommence it is a remedy, the result of which has come under my own which has so baffled the medical skill of all ages as Rheuma to the same. At last we have found it in "5 Drops," manu-Cure Company, Chicago, Ill. The "5 DROPS," has proven in Rheumatism, not as a Temporary Reliever only, but to present even in chronic cases. Sometimes ago, I had several Rheumatic cases under my treatment and preseize patients the very best Remedies which I skillfully see without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and painful Cures, and prescribed it to a few patients who found use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters they Among these were a few who had, for a number of years, ing with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves butches. They came to my office without Crutches and told me perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" Drop" Plasters and this is their testimony to the Swanson Pure Company for their kindness and for the conscientious Wonderful Remedies among suffering humanity, which they acknowledgedement. As I have seen the Curative Power of arts, in a great many instances, I can Truly recommend them best and reliable to deal with. ON, Physician and Surgeon, Kearney, Neb., Aug. 29, 1899. Powerful specifice known. Free from opiates and perfectly harmed usually felt the first night. It is a positive cure for Rheumatia, Backma, Asthma, Hay Fever, Catarrh, Sleep and Neuralgie Headaches, Earache, Toothache, Heart Trippe, Malaria, Creeping Numbness, etc., etc. We give "5 DROPS" at least a trial, we will send a 25e sample bottles 100 cts. A sample bottle will convince you. Also, large bottles (30) and agents. AGENTS WANTED in New Territory. WRITE US TO-DAY. CURE CO., 160 to 164 Lake St., CHICAGO, IL. FIREMEN, RAILROAD MEN, POLICEMEN, CONDUCTORS, BUSY MEN-- whose time is precious, whose wages the actual time he puts in, should ECTUS SHOES they can be put on or removed in one tenth of the that lace or button shoes occupy. The Electus Clasp Fasteners are as firm as if lock and will not pull out. The waterproof Elastic Goring down the instep is full play to the muscles of the feet. Wearers of Electus Shoes will not suffer from bunny corns, or sore feet. Electus Shoes cost no more than the old fogy corn union developers. We'll show the world, when the world knows our!!! OUTFIT FREE If you send 24c in stamps for mailing we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus, with full instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription and strictly on the exclusive territory plan. Write today. ADDRESS: J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville Ill. READ WHAT A PROMINENT PHYSICIAN I have never before in my 35 years of practice of medicine given my testimonial of recommendation to any patent medicine, but there is a remedy, the result of which has come under my own observation; for there is no Disease which has so baffled the medical skill of all ages as Rheumatism and to find a Reliable remedy for the same. At last we have found it in "5 Drops," manufactured by the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company, Chicago, Ill. The "5 DROPS," has proven itself wonderful for its curative power in Rheumatism, not as a Temporary Reliever only, but to give a Permanent Cure even in chronic cases. Sometimes ago, I had among others several Rheumatic cases under my treatment and prescribed for these patients the very best Remedies which I skillfully selected, but without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and of its Wonderful Cures, and prescribed it to a few patients who found relief from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great number and to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three Weeks after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Plasters they were Cured. Among these were a few who had, for a number of years, been suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves around on Crutches. They came to my office without Crutches and told me they were perfectly Well. 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In another column in this issue of The Colored American a very timely and well written article on "The Lessons in Politics" appears from the pen of Mr. W. Forrest Cozart of Dayton, Ohio. The article shows honesty of purpose, much scholarship and research. It advises the Negro to stay out of politics and to devote his talents and energies to industrial pursuits. Mr. Cozart quotes copiously and pertinently from a number of leaders of the race including Prof. Booker T. Washington, Prof. W. S. Scarborough, Bishop Alexander Walters and a number of well known writers and thinkers in proof of his assertions and to sustain the position he takes. The article deserves a careful reading. It is full of sound practical sense; it goes into the subject and, metaphorically speaking, it offers a key to the situation. Yet why should the Negro eliminate himself from politics? Is he not a citizen of this country? Hasn't he proved himself a patriot by fighting in every battle from Concord to San Juan Hill? Hasn't his brawny arm made the Southland to blossom as a rose? What is there in his makeup or nature different from other people? He breathes the same air, he lives in the same environment, he drinks the same water, he mixes and mingles with all other peoples. Then why should there be any special rule for the solution of his problem? He has demonstrated his ability in every line of activity to hold his own with the stronger races. In the prize ring, in the colleges, in the sciences and arts and in the arena of politics he has kept pace and in many cases excelled his white conferees. What race in the world's history has made such progress, has achieved so much in thirty-five years of freedom? It took the Jews 400 years to accomplish what the Negro has in thirty five years. The fact of the matter is the Negro is doing very nicely. He is all right. He must stay in politics for the same reason that all other American citizens stay in politics. "What's sauce THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. for the goose is sauce for the gander." In the South it might be the part of wisdom for the Negro to divide in politics since as it now obtains he has no suffrage. In the Northern, Eastern and Middle States where he has the right of suffrage and his vote is counted, he should also vote for his own best interests. The Colored American does not advocate a division of the Negro vote of the North at this time for the reason that the administration of President McKinley has done so much for the race. As office holders, the Negro draws more than six million dollars annually. More recognition in a political way has come to the Negro under the McKinley regime than under any previous administration. The Negro is the balance of power in the North. In the sections just named he controls between seventy-five and eighty Congressional Districts. He can defeat or he can elect the Republican ticket. These are the questions that the intelligent Negroes of today must consider. Stay in politics, go everywhere a white man goes. This talk about going out of politics is bosh. Bah! A number of new features will be introduced in the columns of this paper in the next few weeks. A superior quality of paper will be used and new artists and new writers will be introduced to its columns. A great many personal letters have been sent out to delinquent subscribers and those who have not remitted or who have not been heard from may miss a great many good things. This is campaign year; this is the year of prosperity and this is the year when intelligent people want to know what is going on. The Colored American is progressive and aggressive. It will, however, unload the drones, the dead beats and the bad pay. If you are in arrears and desire to go along with the procession, send in what is due. Copy number two ef The High School Journal has just appeared and it is typographically and mechanically just as pretty as the first number. It is edited and gotten out entirely by the young men and young women of the M street High School and is a credit to them. The political nuisance in Kentucky has not yet abated. "The Story of My Life" by Prof. Booker T. Washington is now on the market. It is a wonderful book. It reads like a romance—the story of Aladin Young men and young women who are ambitious and who have aspirations cannot invest a dollar to better advantage than to purchase this book. A full review will be given at an early date. The local elections recently held throughout the country show but little change in the relative strength of the two great parties. The latest ghost on the political horizon is Admiral Dewey who aspires for Presidential honors. He has not yet decided which ticket he will run on, the Republican or the Democratic ticket. The colored people of the District of Columbia are justly indignant at the untimely utterances of Commissioner John B. Wight concerning them. Men holding public offices should either think before they speak or should be muzzled by their friends. It was Mr. Wight. we believe, who issued the order for the muzzling of the dogs of the District. MR JONES' CASE IN EQUITY. Hon. Cornelius J. Jones, of Greenville, Miss, a contestant of the Third Congressional District of Mississippi before the 56th Congress, is in the city, having arrived last Wednesday evening. Mr. Jones is here for the further prosecution of his contest, which is now submitted to the Committee on Contested Election Cases, Mr. Jones is a colored man from the South, and has shown rare intelligence and ability, and has established himself before the people of the country as being thoroughly active and sufficiently well informed to deserve attention throughout the land whenever he seeks the ear of the public. We have read with a great deal of interest and care the entire record in Mr. Jones' contest. The ground of the contest seems to be, that in order to defeat the republicans in that District at the last Congressional election, the democratic party, through its chief election officers, violated the plain terms of their own statute with reference to elections. The statute of the State prescribes that "there shall be one ballot"—all propositions to be voted for or against must appear upon the face of that ballot, even if amendments to the Constitution of the State are to be proposed. At the last election however, it appears that there being a constitutional amendment to be voted for, the Democratic managers of the election provided two ballots to be voted for by each elector instead of one as prescribed by the State law. This method was doubtless resorted to for no other purpose than to defeat the will of the Republicans which stood unitedly for Jones for Congress. This fact is clearly shown by the confessions made by a number of leading Democrats and the leading Democratic journals throughout the District which constantly sounded the keynote of warning to their party adherents to rally as never before, lest the Republican Party would elect their candidate for Congress over the Democratic nominee. It was by these frequent editorials that the Democratic election managers found it convenient to require two ballots for the election at that election, which had never been done before in the State, and positively prohibited by the very terms of their own statute. Mr. Jones is quite confident that he is right in the law for this case. By this method, the voters were prohibited from voting a legal ticket as required by law and were required to, either vote themselves illegally, which could be served to their detriment if voted, or to fail to vote at all at the regular polls. There upon regardless of the risk and danger of adopting another method, which was, however, done at a few of the precincts in his district at which there were declarations of intention voted by a number of his friends in a separate box, signed by the voters themselves and listed by the men who conducted these separate voting arrangements. The record of the House is full of authority where such votes have been counted under similar circumstances, for the party declared for, where the voter was denied the right to vote as guaranteed by law. President McKinley, who has done so much for the race, will make a mis take if he ignores the wishes of the colored people of the District of Columbia by re-appointing Mr. John B. Wight as District Commissioner. Mr. Wight is not the man for the place. Major R. R. Wright. Among the dislugished men who visit the National Capital from time to time none has more friends or is more royally welcomed than Major R. R. Wright of College, Ga. And there is substantial reason for it. Among the strong men of the race Major Wright has forged his way from the most disadvantageous conditions. Like most prominent men of ours he is a self-made man in the broadest sense of the word. His distinction is based primarily upon his work as an educator. What this J. H. W. H. MAJOR R. R. WRIGHT, has been needs no elaborate explanation. Indeed as an educator he is identified entirely with the educational system of Georgia for the last quarter of a century. Withal from the political standpoint of view there is a large mass of people in the State of Georgia who have a confidence in Major Wright that they have in no other man. But I like always to remember him and to liken him to that beautiful expression made by that staunch friend of the race Major O. O. Howard, who in the early days of reconstruction when the public school system among us was in its formative period, visited a small school in Atlanta. Gen. Howard out of the fullness of his great big heart in speaking to these black boys who had just emerged from the condition of slavery and who were assembled in the school room asked: "Now, little folks, when I go back to the North, what shall I tell your good friends who love you and who are anxious for your education? Don't all answer at once." Away back in the hall a little black boy shot a black fist into the air. "Well, what is it?" asked Gen. Howard. "Tell 'em we's risin'." The little chap was Richard R. Wright. If he had said and done nothing else than this, except to illustrate in his life and in his work, that we are rising, that we are all rising, that we are going to continue to rise, he would have made place in the affections of the Afro-American race from which no circumstance could displace him. We are glad to nave Major Wright of Georgia for a moment among us. May his tribe increase. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. Hon. Cornelius J. Jones, of Greenville, Miss., the contestant for Member of Congress, is the guest of Mrs. S. E. Piersen at 1517 Madison street, northwest. Rev. William H. Thomas, editor of The Signal of Cumberland, Md., was in the city this week and paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. ASK WIGHT'S REMOVAL. two races to meet—neither in schools, churches, nor in the homes. How is the white man to find out the capabilities of the Negro? By giving the colored school a colorod superintendent and supervising principals it advertises the what the Negro can do. If they don't give us our rights, we will send word to the Negroes in the States and fight the calls for our rights." Prof. Wetherless, of the High School, spoke upon the school question. He said he was opposed to the removal of the colored superintendent of schools, or to any change in the public school system. O her speakers also protested against the proposed action. AUDIENCE WAS WITH HIM. During the speeches W. Calvin Chase entered the church and took a seat upon the platform. At this juncture there were cries of "Chase!" and that gentleman arose to speak. "Although the president of this meeting," began Mr. Chase, "has said this meeting is not for the purpose of denouncing any one, I am here to condemn some one. The people in the community have been slandered, libeled, and condemned. The 90,000 colored people have been called worse than safe crackers." (Load applause and cries of "Right!" greeted this statement. Prof. Jesse Lawson jumped to his feet and declared Mr. Chase's remarks out of order, as it was the rule of the Lyceum to discuss but one question at a time, and Mr. Chase must conform to the rule He said that Mr. Chase must talk upon the school subject. "Then," continued Mr. Chase, "the reason why our public schools are in the condition they are to-day is because we have been called safe crackers. It is because one Commissioner does not regard us as respectable or decent. Ninety thousand colored people have been classed by this one Commissioner with prostitutes. We are not cowards, and we are not afraid to express our opinion." Another question was raised that Mr. Chase was out of order. The audience applauded loudly, however, and demanded that he continue. "These people," continued Mr. Chase, "have not come here to hear about schools. They have come because they have been attacked, and want to hear what is to be said. President McKinley will not, I think, feel he can afford to reappoint Commissioner Wight. I denounce John B. Wight as a coward for ibeling the Negro." (Great applause greeted the speaker's remarks) It was moved that resolutions should be adopted, to be presented to Congress, asking that the proposed measure be amended. The following resolutions were read by Mr. Chase: "Whereas the population of the colored people in the District of Columbia is from eighty to ninety thousand, and the said population pays taxes on from twelve to fourteen million dollars' worth of real estate, we, the colored citizens, request the Congress of the United States to so amend the pending bill creating two superintendents of the public schools and five members of a board of education, so that both of the superintendents be appointed by the President of the United States; one of the superintendents who shall be colored, shall manage the colored schools, and the board of education shall be increased to seven, three of whom shall be colored, who shall manage the colored schools, a majority of whom in all instances shall supervise the entire public school system. "Whereas in a recent investigation of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the police department, one John B. Wight, a Commissioner of the District of Columbia, did outrageously slander, libel, and condemn the entire colored population of the District of Columbia in the following language. Therefore be it resolved, That a committee of five from this meeting be appointed to wait upon the President of the United States and request of him in the name of the 90,000 of his fellow citizens, two-thirds of whom are taxpayers, the immediate removal of said John B. Wight. If this request cannot be complied with, we, in the name of 90,000 people of the District, and in the name of ten millions of colored people of the United States, protest against his reappointment at the expiration of his term as Commissioner. Resolved further, That a similar committee be appointed by the chairman for the purpose of presenting to Congress the request of the people on the school question, and said committee is hereby intructed to use all honorable means with any Senator or party to carry out the wishes of the people. Mr. Lawson declared that it was out of order to adopt resolutions outside the subject presented for discussion. It was moved that the rules governing this be suspended. This was done and the resolutions were almost unanimously adopted. The committee named to present the first resolution to Congress was as follows: E. F. G. Merrit, chairman; N. E. Wetherless, Lucy E. Moten, John G. Simms and W. H. H. Hart. SHARP LETTER FROM PASTOR. A letter was read from Rev. W. B. Johnson, the pastor of the Second Baptist church, in which he spoke of the statement made by Mr. Wight. "I write from my sick room," the letter stated, "to urge that you do your utmost to fasten the people's disapproval upon the wild, senseless, and lying statement of Commissioner Wight concerning the criminal status of the colored race. Let there be no mincing of words nor apologetic utterances. The time has come for Washington Negroes to act. With the public schools torn from our control, and the Republican Commissioner pouring from his high place streams of vituperation and slander upon us, it seems to me the race must act immediately, unitedly, intelligently and with determination." The reading of the letter was enthusiastically applauded. Rev, S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor of the Tenth Street Baptist church, preached to a large congregasion Sunday morning and in the course of his discourse referred in strong terms to the remarks of Commissioner Wight. He said the American people were far from the old landmarks in righteousness. He spoke of lynch law and the henious crimes leading to mob violence in the land. "It would be good," said he, "if some men were muzzled; they would not talk so much, Commissioner John B. Wight for example. Had he been muzzled he would never have referred to the 90,000 colored people in the District as being worse than safe crackers. While the statement is a lie upon its face, I am willing to accept his explanation of his remarks and grant him the mercy of my silence. President McKinley has been wiser in his appointments than any other President since the war. Commissioner Wight will go." Rev. Alexander C. Garner, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, strongly condemned the statement made by Commissioner Wignt. He said he was always aware that Mr. Wight was a stiff and formal man, and that it was difficult for a colored person to approach him, but he did not think him capable of expressing him- TWO VERY PROMINENT PUBLIC MEN Owe Health and Happiness to Pe-ru-na. P. H. Hon. Wm. Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1898. Pe-ru-na Drug Mifg Co., Columbus, O. Pe-ru-na Drug Mtg Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen—I've often heard of your great medicine and have persuaded my wife, who has been much of a sufferer from catarrh, to try Pe-ru-na, and after using one bottle she has wonderfully improved. It has proved all you have claimed for it, and I take pleasure in recommending it to anyone who is afflicted with catarrh. Yours. Wm. Youngblood. Auditor for the Interior. Catarrh in its various forms is rapidly becoming a national curse. An undoubted remedy has been discovered by Dr. Hartman. This remedy has been thoroughly tested during the past forty years. Pe-runa cures catarrh in all stages and phases. There is no remedy that can be substituted. self as he had against the Negro people. He said the statement against the Irishmen and Italians was just as wrong as that made against the Negroes. He said that the voicing of such sentiments by Mr. Wight was most unwise, especially at this time. MORE PULPIT COMMENT. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, said that the statement made by Commissioner Wight was an extremely unfortunate one. "It is not true," said the minister, "that proportionately there is more crime among our race than among the whites. It is also untrue that murders committed by persons of our race excel in brutality those committed by white murders." He quoted as an example the murder of Lisa Weisenberger by Snell and the more recent crimes of Olaf Pallesen, this city. Rev, Robert Johnhon, of the Metropolitan Baptist church, at the conclusion of his sermon spoke to his congregation about the Wight matter. Rev. Johnson said that men who made such statements about the Negro did not know the race. He said Commissioner Ross would not make such a statement about the colored man. "What some men want," said he, "is to get all they can out of the Negro and show him no humanity in return." The speaker said it was a very unwise move on the part of Commissioner Wight to say what he did. He said it showed a thorough lack of judgment, and a man who gave expression to such views was not fit to be a Commissioner of the District. He said that Mr. Wight's classification of the Negross put them on a lower plane than the Filipinos. "One thing I am satisfied of," said the speaker, "is that the thinking people know our race better than does Mr. Wight." Rev. J. A. Johnson, pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Church, J. Congressman Howard from Alabama. Gentlemen-I have taken Pe-ru-na now for two weeks, and find I am very much relieved. I feel that my cure will be permanent. I have also taken it for la grippe, and I take pleasure in recommending Pe-ru-na as an excellent remedy to all fellow sufferers. Very Respectfully, M.W. Howard. Congressman Howard's home address is Fort Payne, Ala. Any man who wishes perfect health must be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is well-nigh universal; almost omnipresent. Pe-ru-na is the only absolute safeguard known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh. To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of its victims. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O., for a free catarrh book. made no remarks concerning the matter from his pulpit. He said after his sermon, however, that he did not be lieve in bringing such subjects into the pulpit. "It is fortunate," said he, "that the statement was made by Commissioner Wight just at this time, for if that is the way he feels he should not continue in his present office. A man can think as he pleases, but, to say the least, it was highly indiscreet for a public servant to express himself as Mr. Wight has done." Rev. A. P. Miller, of the Lincoln Memorial Church, said that he regarded Mr. Wight's statements as unwise and unfortunate, as well as highly unfair to the colored people of the District. He said it was plain that the whole colored race was not responsible for the misdemeanors and criminal offenses of a few. Capt. Leatherwood in Georgia. Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood is in our city, introducing a creditable publication of his own, which he has seen fit to call the Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group of the commissioned officers of the 8rd North Carolina U. S. V. Infantry in the war with Spain. The regiment referred to was the first that was ever formed in the United States and entirely officered by colored men, a fact, which makes the Souvenir a national portrait. It being the first publication of the kind ever gotten out entitles it to a place in all the homes of the people in Georgia and all the other states. It is a beautiful group showing thirty six of the officers in Military uniform, accompanied by small biographical sketches of each officer. We heartily commend it to the people of Georgia. See advertisement for agents in another column.--The Georgia Baptist. The new buildings of the Virginia Union University will be dedicated May 16th and 17th. You are invited to be present at these dedicatorial exercises. 10 Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Card. This valuable addition to the war history of Negro soldiery has been received at this office and artistically as well as historically it is a thing of beauty. It is a group portrait of all of the officers of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteer Infantry of the war with Spain. As is generally known this regiment was the first Negro regiment organized and entirely officered by colored men. It sells for the small sum of one dollar and ought to be in the home of every intelligent Afro-American as well as in every school house, reading room and library. For particulars see advertisement. Colored Democrats Dine The United Colored Democracy of Greater New York, Mr. Edward E Lee, Chief, gave a grand banquet last Thursday evening, April 5th at their commodious quarters 152 W 53rd street of that city. The affair was conducted on a grand scale and a large number of representative men were in attendance. A Stag was given to Messrs. Cole and Johnson at Gray and Costley's hostelry last Saturday evening between five and seven. Among those present were Hon. J. Milton Turner, Messrs Lloyd H. Gibbs, Sam Lucas, John H. Paynter, Franny Payne, Travis Glascoe, Louis Costley, Winston Payne, Charles E. Hall and many others. The repast was arranged in the best possible manner and Messrs. Cole and Johnson left the city with a promise to return again as soon as possible. The annual Easter reception of the Oriental Pleasure Club will take place on Easter Monday night, April 16, at the Conservatory of Music, 12th and R streets. 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B. we will send a Trial Bottle Free to sufferers, so they may test remedy at our expense. Address Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS NATIONAL HOTEL OPPOSITE PENNSYLVANIA DEPOT WASHINGTON D.C. Rates $2.50'to $4 per day on American plan and $1 up on European plan. G. F. SHUTT, Manager. GASKINS & GAINES Academy Restaurant [just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposite Kanns'. All leading brands of wine, liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. Mrs. Hyman's Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor. The best goods only, and elegantservice. We welcome you at, 1618 7th Street, Northwest. W. M. LRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. AMERICAN PLAN $2.50 to $4.00 per day EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 per day & upward Metropolitan Hotel Pennsylvania ve. bet. 6 & 7 Sts. WALTER BURTON, Manager. Washington, D C Adams House 582 and 584 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N. Y. Opposite Delavan House First-class accommodation for Ladies and Gentlemen. T. H. DIGGS JOHN IRVING Keenan & Feghan WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS 462 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W ...C. H. NAUGHTON.. LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest SHOOMAKER'S TENNESSEE WHISKEY, $1 A LARGE BOTTLE. OPP, ALEX MT. V. DEPOT. A tip-top specific for throat and lung affections. Not merely "a man's whiskey"—but a family liquor, safe and efficacious to give young or old when silling. $1 a bottle and to be had only at the SHOOMAKER Co. 1381 E street. 'Phone 1158. V FINE WINES Liquors of all kinds. OLD WHISKIES Choice Cigars. AND BRANDIES. 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., A D 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. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all care. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR. THE EL CANEY CAFE 415 K Street N, W. A striotly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plan. Lunches, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks a specially. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. 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 REDUCED 15 to 35 pounds per month. HARMLESS; no starving; 23 years' experience. BOOK FREE. Address DR. SNYDER, A. 977 Broadway, New York, N. Y. --- HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. Karl Xander DEALER IN Fine Wines and Liquors Importer, Rectifier and Wholesale Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventh Street Northwest Washington, D.C. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETAIL CONFECTIONER 528 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year Midday Lunch AT EDWIN TOBIN'S, 456 Louisiana Avenue, Wash., D. C. White Seal Whiskey a Specialty. Choice Wines and Liquors. Imported and Domestic Cigars. CHR. XANDER 909 Seventh Street N. W. His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, his own pressing, allows double dilution in the drinking glass and remains as vinoous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba whipped. Both he sells at $1 gallon, 50c the half gallon. Chr. Kender's Rye Whiskies at 175c, 60c and the full quart, are free from fusel poison of some age, kept in heated storage, and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally so his Brendles, Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them I ever cause a headache. He has an array of ever so many standards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his collars and warehouse. Remember the Number 909 Nobranch houses THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Ever Made for the Hair. Look at this pear I then at this BEEF MARROW HAIR POMADE A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING Nothing equal to it. Positively the very best preparation on the market for straightening, in vigorating and beautifying the hair. You will find after using it a short time that it excels anything you ever tried. Absolutely free 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 fec bottles will be sent prepaid on receipt of $1. Send money by postoffice money order or registered letter. Write your name and address plainly. Big money to agents. Write for particulars. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MIDLAND MAIL PROMO CO., 121 Aberdeen St., Chicago. tHE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.0. § 7 LOO ee 4 j LESSONS IN POLITICS. . (Centinued from 6th page. ) “yr. Charles Alexander, another writer ofnote, writing on ‘Government Fonctions,”” 10 speaking of the politi- cal ei(uation said: “Our politicians are a queer lot. They Jay down their man- hoo. and independence, accommodate their principles to circumstances, give up all honorable pursuite, engage them- selves to every associate who assists them, and preaca all sorte of doctrines, when they start in the rage for boodle and honor—but boodle 18 ef first mo- mett.”” {n offering a remedy for the present conditions of the race Mr. Alexander ssid; “Let us urge the B egro to associ- ate wiih those from whom he must Jearn Let us etrive to enlighten him. Let us teach bim to be less superati tus. Let us insist that the Negro pulld more schools, study hard and practice economy. Let us sbew him the importance of dividing his votes and using bis better judgment on mat- ters of poliiica! merit.” The time for the political indepen dence of the Negro bascome. There is no mistake in the sigus. For the past few years the Negro has been gradually becoming politically free, which is an indication that he intends to get an ab- solute divorce from polities, For thirty- three years he bas kept one of the great political parties in office through senti- mental fealty aud adhesion of hia vote, regardless of enormous penalties in which he has sacrficed freedom and life. He has been loyal to his party re- gardlees of reward or recognition of his race. Bat the Negro’s loyalty 1m poli: tics hes only brought him face to face with a great race problem which bas been multiplied thereby. Now, as be stands gazing eppallingly upon this perplexing problem, he finds himeeif deseried, left slone to grapple with it as besthecan, There 1s now but one way Of solying the problem, and that is this: There must be a reconciliation be* tween the Negro and -the Southern whites, which can only be done by the Negro getting out of polities and de- yoting himself to industrial, education: al and financial pursuits. W. Forrest Cozarr, Evetybody’s Magazine, Everybody’s Magezine for April presents a very attractive apy ear- ance, and ifs contents are of especial value and interest, The second article in the series “Great American Indus ies.” treats of the enormous steel works of the Oarnegie Company near Pistsburg, Pa. and explains in a bright and interestiog fashion ia what man ner this company will,make this year profits exceeding $40,000,000. Tue fourth in the series of “Simpte Expla: nations,” takes up @ facicating subject, and one which has undoubtedly been & mystery to nine-tenths of the magazine readers; that is, the method of naviga lng s ship by observation of the sun and stars. For a difficult mathematical subjeot, this method is explained in a singularly lucid fashion, and appears to be very simple after all. A very strong article is that on ‘Our Coast De- feuses,” which describes the manufac ture, emplacement and use of the huge disappearing guns, the mortar batteries and coast defenses in general which are now being pushed to completion on both Atlantic and Pacific seaboards- The article attacks the subject evident: ly from the inside, and many facts are given which Bave not heretofore been published. The illustrations for this are particularly new and interesting. | The short stories are especially good. The leading story is the “‘White Kose Mystery,” « tacinating tale, and six or eight other stories and four or five special articles, combine to make a Tewarkable ten cents’ worth: Hurrah for Tuskegee. A lady in Philadelphia fas recently given Booker T. Washington $5,000 to add to the Eadowment Fund of the Tuskegee Normal und Iodustrial Iosti- tute, Tuskegee, Alabama. Cures Weak Men Free insures Love and Happiness. _ How any manmay quickly cure him. self efter years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocle,ete. and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name aud address to Dr. L. W.Knapp, 1811 Hull Bidg., Detroit, Mich , and he will ‘gladly send the free receipt with full di. rections so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This 1s certain- ly a most generous offer and the follow- ing extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. “‘DearSir:—Pleaseaccept my sincer thanks for yours of recent date. 1 have given yourtreatmenta thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinar . It hascompletely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you can- not realize how happy I am.” “Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory.” “Dear Sir;—Yours was received and {had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and after a few days use can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor.” ‘All correspondence is strictly con— fidential, mailed in plain sealed en- velope. The receipt is tree for the ask- ing and he wants every man to have it. Curly Hair Made Straight By Lice Bere ieee. ere ee SU NS Ee) eS =a ——s == 5 Slt ft AF2Ay @ 4s, ZO . |Z VA 4 COM ANE TAKEN FROM LIFE . BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. T i: OZONIZED OX -MARROW THE ORIGINAL—COPYRIGHTED. This wonderful hair pomade fs the only safe preparation in the worla that makes kinky hair Straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from re. out and makes Fe grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on re- quest. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kiaky hair, Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, as the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies and gentlemen. Elegantly rfumed. The great ad- Fantage of this wonderfai pomade ts that by its use you can sixaigeeen Foor. own hair at_ home. Owing to its superior and tasting quality itis the most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preperasion ‘equal to it. Full diree- tions with every ottie. ‘Only &O cents. Sold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or ge Money Order for 8 bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Il. AGEN LS WANTED. What is it? Phe Militay and Historical Portrait of the Third North Caro- Ima U. 8. Volunteer in the war with Spain In every city, town and county in the United States to take orders and de- liver the beaatiful Souvenir Fifty per cent to agents. All orders sent C. O. D by express toany part of the eountry' Agents are making big money. Now is your chavce to secure @ profitable employment. Any Sbrewd man or women wishing to travel can more than pay their way to any part of the country by in- troducing the beavtiful portrait group in cities and towns ae they go. GOLD WATCHES ETC, FREE. Any minister, teacher, lady or gentleman who don’t care to canvass as a pes € ae Ree Ee SR Rea ae iy eee et Fee Se Se a ee inane Bee 3 oe es ieee << 7S eee aera Wee ge ioe) ene Ae ee . Be sy aS eee igre Sh. Sov al eee eee Eee Ls e ges e ae ae ee. eee eo eet fe; i EES 22: eee ashe Ne ee ce. Se eee eee ; rest EAS ge oe Sad be Be stynete Seme BEES mee Soe ee ee Pe aera Se ete ee SaaS = = 2 , 2 ae Es Ps Mig oe ES E ao" es Be Bet gala Bee ale 3 E se jy ee | es 2 ( f te | Jee ae : “3 ‘ ; : x | 4 : fs | a > 4 ee nk By : — : : oe: 2 ee SS 7 jewels. Order 35, I will send you gentleman 14 karat gold filled han‘ia case stem winding watch guaranteed to ware 25 years, with a Waltham or Elgin movement, 7 jewels. Same grade of wateh to the lady who orders 30. Order 25, I willsend you a twenty year filled case, same movement. Don’t ask me how I ean afford to do this. Send $1.00 for each souvenir and the premium wil be sent you If the watches are not just as I represent them, or if I fail to ao just what I say I will do in this advertisement, then you are at liberty to de- nounce me through The Colored American and all other Negro journals. You need not order all at once Ifyou are not able to send Jarge orders, send in small ones—not however less than five at a time. Soon as you shall have ordered the required number I willsend the premium. Sead $1.00 tor sample and begin to take orders. You see, you get the premium for a few hours work. ‘The souvenir selis at sight among all admirers of portraits and race pride peo- ‘ple You pay all express charges. Don’t write for further information, if you do send astamp. [t cot money to advertise—besides, I have not the time to write any one who can’t understand my proposition, herein stated. 1 mean ‘business, and I hope all who decide to accept my offers, will likewise mean business. For the next twenty days address, | Capt. Thos. L. Leatherwood, Publisher Augusta, Ge After that date, home office, Asheville, North Carolina. Re Please cut this advertisement out and giveit tosome one who canvasses DO YOU LUVE HEALTH? If so, get your blood purified as the Spring demands, f PY THE ae INDIAN if N j it MEDICINE OY Yi y iy QS Call and see the Indian Herb Medi- cine Man, No. 620 Norih Eutaw Street, Baltimore. He cures all diseases that are known to man or beast, or no charge, no matter what your disease or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Millions of people, the best and leading ones in the United States, will testify thet he is the most wonderful healer of all-complainta in the world. He uses nothing but Herbs, Roote, Barke, Gums, Balsams, Leaves, Seeds, Berries, Fiowers and Plaats, made into teas. He bas cured thous ands that the mort skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. Sent to any address by Exprees. For fall particulars send 2 cent stamp for answer. JAMES P, KERR, THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE MAN, 620 N. EUTAW Bi. BALTIMORE, MD. 4% Mention The Colored American ee ” "The Science Cardiography 2c The meaning of every card inthedeck. Prepared by a Celebrated Fortune-teller. Only lic., mon or stamps. ST. LEON, 286 Fulton 8t., Brookiyn, N. Y. AVaiVoase BYiR YY AX FW f a i is pe A WS cae ZN Naren Plot NN ES Hd S\N vi li i a Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tejls about busipess, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Ke- unites theSeparated and Gives ee 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D.C. Aleck = ae ioe ee unless ac- ay = ® ey Major’ Pa WM 7 = e e Remember eee 7 “ASSER Ee ed MAJORS oa Ss Ser port, but could secure a large number of orders among their immediate friends, I will give the most handsome aad yaluable prem- 1am ever given fer like amoupt of work, HERE wWwE ARE. Order 75 souve- nirs for your neighbors and I willsend you a high See bicycle. rder 50, I will send yous 14 karat warranted U. S assay solid gold bunting case, stem winding, ladies watch with American Waltham or El- gin movemen* Dr. Thomas Comes Back to the Asbury M. E. Church. Dr. Thomas has been returned to the city again. He has been recently reappointed his fifth year at Asbury Church. The church has had a marvelous growth under Dr. Thomas' administration. The people seem exceedingly delighted to have him back. The doctor was a prominent figure in the Conference recently held at John Wesley Church, Baltimore, Md. The Bishop appointed him to preside at one session and it has been said that he graced the Chair with dignity and exceptional executive ability. The doctor was also elected a delegate to the General Conference which convenes in the Auditorium Hall, Chicago, May 2d. A reception was tendered him last Monday evening. Have you called at the Capital Savings Bank and enrolled your name on the list of contributors to name a room in Virginia Union University in honor of the Washington High School? If not, don't fail to do so. Prof Booker Washington, of Tuskekee, Ala., accompanied by Prof. W. E. DuBois of Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga', and Prof. R. R. Wright of the Agricultural and Mechanical Institute College, Georgia, passed through the city Thursday of this week. A number of leading citizens gave him a "levee" at the station when he came. Among them were Dr. John R. Francis, Editor T. Thomas Fortune of New York, Rev. M J. Naylor of Maryland, E. E Cooper, R W. Thompson and others. The amount necessary to name a room in Virginia Union University in honor of the Public School Teachers of Washington, D.C., is being raised. Every teacher in Washington should have her name enrolled upon the list of contributors for this purpose. 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. SUMMER RESORTS e, and the good times are also here. Thereumer by the intelligent and well to docan with its usual enterprise solicits theand property holders who desire toour cards and rates that those who wishme may know where to go and whatthese cards for the season is $500 or $200in your cards and the amount you desirehe sent free during the life of your adver 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. HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE on which furnishes one with a magnific of which is a wide sheet of water giving ing or fishing. IN TERRACE. from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn- strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are enches. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. TH, Snow Hill, N.J. 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 Lawn-side daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and airy 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. --- Mr. D. F. Seville. Mr. D. F. Seville, our well-known letter carrier who had the misfortune to lose his wife on the 18th of last month, was a visitor to our sanctum one day this week. Mr. Seville is one of the most active and enterprising young men in this city. He takes an interest in all matters, public and private, which affect the race. He is an Odd Fellow and PRIEST a Mason in high standing and for years was active in the District Militia. He has served Uncle Sam in the capacity of letter carrier for twelve years and during that time he has never been brought up on a charge of any kind. His native home is in the City of Brotherly Love, but he has lived in Washington since quite a youth. He comes from the celebrated Dorsey family of Pennsylvania which si known all over the country. A niece of his is the wife of Mr. Robert Harlan, formerly of Cincinnati but now of the Treasury Department. Mr. Seville counts his friends by the score all of whom are proud of his friendship. Not an Effort at Rivalry. Editor The Colored American, My dear sir:—Please allow me space in your valuable journal to repudiate a current rumor to the effect that the proposed opera to be given by "The Dvorak Musical Society of Washington, D. C.," at the Academy of Music, toward the end of the season is in any sense an effort in rivalry to another affair which in so far as we are advised is entirely different in its character. If an entertainment should be given by all the various musical organizations here, at each play-house, and on the same occasion, and if the entire populace should turn out the accommodations would prove insufficient. The organization above mentioned was created for the purpose of inspiring an appreciation for the advanced or higher class of music; and if our initial effort does no more than create a genuine thirst for what is best, we will feel to have accomplished much. Very truly yours. Director Dvorak Musical Society April 3, 1900. THE HOTEL THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. Lawnside. N.J. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death o t 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 cent per month. Annually, January and July. The next month 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, an ear. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of a share, amounts to $10 annually, which will p balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership. Should said member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 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 sald 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 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, sald member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable sald member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. Pablo Picasso This Department fus style and prices write B and E classes are benefits. B Class Policies are Age 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 to 60 years..... 60 to 65 years..... E Class Policies are Age 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 years (Complete)... This Department furnishes all Regalia that is wi le and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and E classes admit a membership, male nefits. B Class Polices are as follows: This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and E classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class Polls are as follows: Agex. Joinin Fee. to 25 years. $2 50 to 35 years. 2 75 to 45 years. 3 00 to 50 years. 3 25 to 55 years. 3 25 to 60 years. 3 50 to 65 years. 3 50 Class Policies are as follows: Ages. Joining Value of Annual Paid Quarterly. Fee. Certificate. Dues. Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 43 45 to 50 years. 3 25 140 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 years. 3 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 3 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 3 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Johnn Fee. 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. $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 35 50 to 55 years. 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 55 years (Complete). 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that they the annual dues of payments of three mo- nts The balance of annu- lenses will go to the p and his full proportion made his own collector self-supporting, and the to collect. You will readily see to meet once or four t Life nefts.-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 loan bership, in either one member in health, as w Remember that the applicant is benefited as a The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st c The balance of annual dues remaining to the the houses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for If dues are paid annually in advance, the men and his full proportion of annual dues. By the l ide his own collector, thereby making the men 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 a 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 a period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares o 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 F number in health, as well as his family in death. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. 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 per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the membership, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. 188 188 stor bu lary pay hel from 10 cents and upw In 1886 this was the depositors during the f 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 1896 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12; farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Mead-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12; farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Mead-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. mountains are composed of males and females, sound of character. When joining the Order through Conventions, person age; when joining the Fountain by application per- age complete. Befit Fees.—From 14 to 20 years of age, $4.60; at 50 —$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Share 35 or 50 cent per month. Taxes are 80 cents or and July. The annual monthly dues secure the help. Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member life member. After paying dues and owning the a will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome rate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 co- and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Rents of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, which will enable said member to tide over the mis- policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 8 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 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respect monthly dues purchase the highest weekly. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid ser and July. The child is allowed to purchase Stock, which makes his policy self-support each year. Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and female, from 8 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by installments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly; 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Monthly Dues and Taxes. The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance each year. 3. THE REGALLA. nt furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members write for price list. 4 CLASSES. ses admit a membership, male and female, and se are as follows: 4 CLASSES. CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $2 50 $200 00 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 3 25 140 00 3 25 115 00 3 50 90 00 3 50 65 00 es are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $5 00 $500 00 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 6 00 350 00 at the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is less of either of the above named Classes may be dis- tributed months each, payable the 1st of January, April, Ju- ber, or annual dues remaining to the credit of each mem- ber for the purchase of Bank Stock for sald member. And annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent- ration of annual dues. By the latter mode of paym- elector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be by see that the members of either one of these class- s, four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds s. 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 class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and business; likewise, they may take their policies and a loan after a given period of time. You will readil- one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Ro- 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 dollar. 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 the financial stringency, while the other banks were The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March. 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 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 moneyes 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 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. ment manages and controls the property of the organiz- ation of having offices and buildings in which to carry on to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildi- dings 1; 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. is the Beacon-Light, the Mead-Light, the General the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doing opples. It is published weekly in The Reformer Pr a first-class job department, and makes a specialty --- AMONG THE LAWYERS. Flsahes From Court Circles-Afro American Who Practice Before the District Bar. One of the greatest legal battles recently waged in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in which a constitutional question was involved was the case of Charles Bowen, charged with the murder of Samuel Jones. A plea of former jeopardy was interposed by Lawyers Royal A. Hughes and L. Melendez King. The court recently informed the counsel for defendant that he would soon render a decision in the case. They made an exceptionally fine argument—the government was represented by the District ablest prosecutor. Notwithstanding the fact that Lawyer L. Melendez King has just returned from the sad mission in the burial of his father, he made a very eloquent plea in the defense of Cora Curry in Criminal Court No.1. This woman was charge with grand larceny, and Mr. King succeeded in securing a surprisingly light sentence considering the aggravating circumstances under which the crime was committed. The Capital Savings Bank Building is largely becoming the headquarters for efficient colored lawyers. There are seven domiciled therein, and they are daily demonstrating to the community their worth and ability as practicioners in the successful handling of litigation in the several courts and that to the satisfaction of all who seek their legal services. Mr. F. M. Sims, the expert stenographer who was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, September 1, 1897, has determined to let no grass grow under his intellectual feet, and has begun to put into practical use his legal knowledge. He can be found at 609 F street, north west. Lawyers Chase, Jones and Frisby recently went to the Court of Appeals in the celebrated Frasier case charged with being a suspicious character. The Court rendered a decision in their favor after a hard fought legal battle. These disciples of Blackstone deserve great credit for the fine showing they made. It is much to be deplored that the records show that seventenths of the colored criminals are convicted upon their voluntary confessions. They should be more discreet in disclosing facts which are detrimental to their interests, and invariably result in their conviction. The young colored lawyers of the District of Columbia are reflecting credit upon themselves and upon their race by the very able manner in which they are now conducting their cases before the different courts. Lawyer Thomas L Jones in his appearance in the Supreme Court in connection with the Ashton case reflected credit upon the Negro lawyers and the race. D street, in the vicinity of the Police Court, is still the rendezvous of the legal profession, as a goodly number have their offices on that thoroughfare. Mr. Will H. 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The lightnings of truth, like the stern, flashing eye Of Justice, that sleeps not, of vengeance unfeeling Are bursting from clouds in their conflict on high; The winds of discussion like the ploughshares of terror Sink deep 'neath the surface of slavery's dead sea; And the monsters of crime on the billows of error, Appear to the horrorfied gaze of the free. The weepings of mercy in showers are falling On slavery's grim altars, to dampen their blaze. The deep tones of progress like trumpets are calling To red revolution, who fiercens his gaze; The earthquakes of interest are shaking with fury The groves and high places of tyranny's power, And molten free speech like lava will bury Its temples and altars to rise never more. Now stern agitation, all sleepless and busy, Throws open the flood gates of feelings deep sea; And the swift rushing torrents make nations grow dizzy, As they leap over dams built to check their wild glee, The merciless whirlwinds of God's indignation Are sweeping through earth disenthralled from their cave. And reason all quenchless, in bright conflagration, Is melting the chains from the limbs of the slave. The champions of slavery in wild desperation, Are cutting their flesh as the all potent charm, And pouring their blood as the needed libation This wrath to appease and their terrors to calm The truth crushing genil of policy is waving. His wand of corruption to silence the roar, And the great fish of Mammon his Jonahs are saving From watery destruction to die on the shore. The altars of bondage are blazing with fire. The slave in his chains is its grim sacrifice; The tones of the priest rise higher and higher, But his God now in conflict regards not his cries. The merchant in fear brings his gift to the altar, The statesman and jurist bring laws all in vain: The demagogue's accents in doubt 'gins to falter Though "Union" is sounded again and again. But all is in vain, the heavens grow thicker With portents of dread to oppression's weak soul, And almighty truth flashes brighter and quicker, While terrific reason in thunder's still roll; The earthquake is shattering their prisons to peaces Amid the eruptions of volcanic speech; COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Though tyrants alternately curse and beseech. And thus shall it be until freedom shall cover. With an ocean of light our nation so dark Till justice and mercy united shall hover O'er manhood untrameled, in liberty's ark. Then 'neath truth's great sun-light by conflict unfaded, And earth renovated by fire and flood, Shall man in his majesty stand undergraded, The Lord of Creation, the image of God. The Rev, J. Sella Martin was one of the most eloquent and able platform orator of the ante bellum period. REV. HUBBARD A DELEGATE. He Goes to England to Represent the Great A. M. E. Church. Butte, Montana, Special—At a public reception held by the citizens of Butte in the Allen A. M. E. chapel of which Rev. Jordan Allen is pastor, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, we have learned that Bishop B. T. Tanner, D. D. LL. D., has appointed Rev. P. A. Hubbard, D. D., as a delegate to the Excumenical Conference which will convene in London, England in January 1901 and which has been confirmed by the Bishops' Council. Therefore, be it resolved that we, the interested citizens of Church and State do heartily acknowldee and partially express our sincere and profound appreciation of the inestimable honor conferred upon our worthy, distinguished and beloved Presiding Elder P. A. Hubbard, and. Whereas, we feel the more honored, especially there being so many eligable and well fitted elders outside our district. We feel satisfied to know that said honors have come to us because our elder, by his superior oratorical powers, appealed in General Councils to your sense of his fitness and ability. Therefore be it resolved that we take these means of expressing our very highest appreciation to the Bishops for said honors. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rivers of Dillon, Montana, are the guests of Mr. Mrs. J. C. Thompson, 222 Arizona street. Mr. James Collins, private valet to Hon. C. W. Clark has returned from an Eastern tour, spending two months in Washington during the Senatorial fight, and one month in New York. He expresses himself as being well pleased with his trip and the hospitality shown him by the Eastern people. He will return in June in company with A. S. Webb, private valet to Mr. W. A. Clark, Jr., when they will spend one month, dividing the time between New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City Washington and Charlottesville, Va., the former home of Mr. A. S. Webb. Mr. Willism Johnson, a subscriber to The Colored American and the well known janitor of W. A. Clark and Bro's bank has been employed by the Clark's for fourteen years and is now general collector for the bank. He is highly recommeded by them as being trustworthy and honest. Mr. Johnson gave a dinner in honor of Elder and Mrs. Allen on March 16th. Miss Johnson of Anaconda and A. S. Webb of this city made up the party. Mrs. Freeman will long be remembered by those present preparing everything so nicely and in first class style. They served eight courses. --- HAIR-HEALTH. 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J. ave. and G. n. w.; ALL BROS., 823 H. st. n. e. Neely, 608 14 h st., Hurlebaush, 14th & M sts., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q. ONLY $1.00 FREE SOAP and take to any druggist on following list, and HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c cake of DR. SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair. 5 cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This off by druggists below at their shops on 833 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, 3 bottles, $1.50. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make I Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEAL WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 19 1400 14th st. n. w., MAJOR, 7th and G HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa ave. n. w.; 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGEO & AFFLECK, 1429 Penra. ave. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th a E sts. s. e.; TUSHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. BRAUCE, 30th and M sts. n. w.; BRON and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 B Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14 h st., Hurk & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts., n. w.; $1.00 ONLY AP Offer Drawing list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S cake of DR. HAY'S HAIRFINA MEDICATED house for Hair, Soap, Compliment, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed for shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. press prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Makers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: n st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. MIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON, nth and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE, n. w. WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARlHY & FAWCETT, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOIT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w. MONGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER, n. w. DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. MITS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and 175 Penna. ave. n. w., THOMPSON, 708 15th st. r. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, Penn. ave and 18th st. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and OOR, 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st., s. e. n st., Hurlebarsh, 14th & V sts. n. w., McGlue, 4th st., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 287 H st. n. e. ONLY $1.00 Cut this advertisement out within five days, sign your name and address here. FREE SOAP Offer and take to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and a 25c. cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complition, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed by druggists below at their shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement 3 bottles, $1.50. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and HARFINA SOAP at then stores only. WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 938 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE-SIDE & WALION, 1921 Pa ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Moore st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOIT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w; GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I. n. w.; ACKER & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUITS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E sts. s. e.; TSCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; TBOMPSON, 708 15th st. CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, Penn. ave and 13th st. BRAUCE, 50th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.: EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st. s.e. Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14 h st. Hurlebarsh, 14th & V sts. n. w.; McGlue, 4th & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. By EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Author of the Famous "School" CONTAINS—Fen pictures of the Darling Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Cory cannon which knocked over the block house Berry, the colored soldier who was first to the glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, R. of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocate Gomez, Miss Giseros, and the Cakar Woman Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Jr. outwittees the diplomacy of the Spanish Mile Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Inte to e and line engravings of soldier, officer, War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO nila, and a brief sketch of the Phillipinos. Handsome Picture of General Nell mand of all the American Army, who sailed Santiago was "without a parallel in the his Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS Big percentage. Send for copy. E. A. JOHN Corner West and Lenoir Streets, C HARLES FISCHER, Famous "School History of the Pictures of the Daring Charges made and Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed and over the block house and saved the ter who was first to raise the American McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and ma- ral Morgan advocates Negro officers.—And the Cutan Women Cavers.—The Paul Lawrence "unbar"—"Eddie" Saw- y of the Spanish Minister at Washington the colored Register of the Treasury wh of New and Interesting Readers, of soldier, officers, and scenes of the FIGURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters of the Philippines and their civilization of General Nelson A. Miles, the Spanian Army, who said the fighting of the a parallel in the history of the world. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Ag- E. A. JOHNSON Noir Streets, Ra us "School History of the Negro Race." In the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Antonio,—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill—Seymour, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maclo, Mexican Women Cavity.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Tunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington—The Negro who seeks and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American MAGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Maltillipinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in comy, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in AGENTS WANTED. For copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON Seets, Raleigh North Carolina. Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill.—The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles. Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers.—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maco, Gomez, Miss Oiseros, and the Culayan Women Caversy.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Funbar.—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitte the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seeks Uncle sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half to one and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1. "Much in Little" Mailed Free. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh North Carolina. ```markdown ``` SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTH WEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. C. 1. --- produces, now growth and restores color and beauty to gray hair. Removes DANDRUFF and stops FALLING and breaking of the hair. Covers bald spots. 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IF YOUR HAIR IS FALLING OUT, BREAKING CR FADING, TRY "NOW. - THE COLORED | , WASHINGTON, D.C. fF ~ CaraOTahin. Mitaueiate es —— “ity Paragraphs, — |sdventor tne rood times “ays ar. | $1Cc 0 REW — * yr, E. Franklin Cooper has been ap: pointed (0 8 position in the Cenaus Ofies. ur. Charles Russell has resumed his duties in the Recorder of Daeds office as sopyiat. Get your Easter salt from A. H, Cooper, the tailor, near the McKinley House on Miasouri Avenue, Rey. W. Bishep Johnson is very il) at thie writing, his mamy friends de- aires to soon See him recover. Mr, Jehu T. Howe has returned from Nerth Carolina, to the delight of his large eircle of friends tm this city. Mrs, Annie E. Thomas who resides at 716 Fla. Ave., northwest, is very ill, her recovery is deubted by her intimate friends, Miss Mary V. Lacy, who resides at 144B strect, n. @,, 18 expecting to go to Baltimore, Md., very seon tospend the Summer Miss Adna V. Hance a resident of Wiochester, Va., has gone to Lexington, Va., to spend the summer with ber par. ents and friends. These balmy spring days lend muck interest to the racing that is golog en in this city, A large number of citizens visited the track last Sunday. Rey, Mr. Herben, a former resident of Greensboro, North Carolima, 18 eon- ducting a revival at Second Baptist church and ta having a great sueeess. There will be a ball givea at the Sa maritan Temple on I street, between 2od and 3rd streets, southwest, Tues. day eyening April the 10th, at 8 o’eleek, Are you in any way run down, playec out, listless or suffering from that “‘tired feeling?’ Itso take Harris New Blood Tonic. See bis ad in anether column i you are interested, Miss Daisy Alexander, Ninth street northwest, has been quite indispose¢ this week. The many friends and ae quaintances of Miss Alexander will b pleased to learn of her recovery. Major Charles W. Fillmore, of Co lumbas, Ohio, whe did service in th Spanish-American War is Cuba, ha Accepted a positioa im the Treasury Department and-is now located in thi aity, Miss Bortha Brown, who has beer texching school at Archie, Va., has re turned to her home in this eity. Mis Brewn reports a very successful year and closed her schoel with appropriat sxerolsce. The Trae Reformers are holding : Sand teir at Odd Fellows Hali on ¥ ‘tect, The attendance has been ver; large and the fair has been a great euc sess, Ib will continue until April 6th The public is cordially invited Mr. Robert Harlan, Jr., a clerk i ‘he office of the Recorder of Deeds, ha Piepared a page of deed work for th pd Rxulkit at Paris. The penman cf the very finest quality ant Will relect eredat om the race. Mr. Harlan is a valued attache ef Recorde! Arnett” has brought prosperity to all @iseses. The people are paying their taxes and are lifting their mortgages. McKinley is ail right. Mr. M. J. Koenee, the enterprising restauranteur of “The Delme-Koonce Cafe,” was married last Monday to Miss Alice Harris. Mise Aarria bas been cashier for Mr. Koonce for some time and as his wife will continue in that capacity. Rev. Walter H. Brooks tied the nuptial knot, Last Friday evening Miss Eva E. Bell who resides at 100 L street, morthwest, favered a comcers that was given at Third Baptist charch, with a very fine selo, Miss Bell is making a great rep- utation for herself as being one ef the finest talent for music in this city among her race. Remember the date! Friday evening June 8, 1900. Heffman’s second annu’ al musical festival. Hear the grand ehorus, the famous band, the select or cheatra. Seusa’s new march, ‘The Man Bebind the Gun’ as played by Ho ffman’s band will be worth the price of admiesien alone, So large a number ef inquiries bave been received concerning the sale of reserved seat tickets for Hoftman’s Second Annual Musical Featival for Jume 8th, 1900 at Aeademy of Music that the sale is now om. Orders for reseved seats will be received by mail, Address &. 5, Hoffman, 1130 15th st., 2. WwW. A. H. Cooper, the merehant tailor is doing a most flattering amount of work for those persons who delight in wear- ing a perfect fitting suit or overceat made from first-class clothes. His place is opposite the Penn. stafion at 493 Mo. Ave., and he is daily taking orders from some of our best dressers+ J. Harry Ward is his representative. A very pleasant entertainment was given by Miss Susie Ragland, at her residence 2142 Ward Place, northwest, in honor ot Hon. A. R. Middleton, of Kenansville, N. ©. Those present were; Rev. W. A. M, Cypress and wife, Mr, R, H. Mahoney and wife, Miss Ja- nie Smith, Miss Mary Banks, Messrs. Thomas Ingram, Richard Bell and Hon, G. C, Seuriock, Prof. George B. Stephens, President of the Morgan Oollege Annex at Lynchburg, Va., was in the eity last Monday,a guest of Mr. E. BE, Cooper of The Colored American. Mr. Steph ens is 8 popular Virginia educator ana while in the city in company with Mr. Gooper visited many places of interest winding up in the evening to see “A Trip to Ceentown” played at the Acad: emy by Messrs. Cole and Johnson. Mr, Will H. Gaskins, an attache of the Senate, gave a stag toa number of his friends last Thursday evening at the home of his parents, 416 9th street, southwest. Mr. Gaskins couate his friends by the score and quite a num: ber of representative young men were ; $1CcG REWARD. cs [ake 5) SHER'S hes a. a IN eee of (IRIAN ak ie \\ Vite 41) NEY) 5 HI wi ey. \ ot N ne Y UM. | — as , x ‘ ae f \“ “ Ny n ? OK a CT 2 10 Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and whea you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or — you wish te know, no matter what itt Hecan cali up ae spirit friends and show them to you, Can make them rap all areund the room. He asks nc quesiions don’t ask yorto write names +£ him. Don’t try to pump Fe imany we’ out tells you right off. neis ag hly inuorsed by leading spiriwalists ere ere, received trom them a goki medal special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiaus DO one else cas show oan give thc usands x reterences to both ¥ hite and colored patro: Twenty-five years’ practice—seven in brook. lyn—will show you that he can do all he oe gp en le tap ede best for anes where, how 2 marr! with the one you love. How to be Si ecaunial te all your doings in rhort what ie best to do, He will succeed when ail others fail. Positive satistac tion or no pay. Call and see, You wilbfind it luck to consult this ( bristian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunken. ness; can pene patients not knowing ft. Thousands through him are now RIOH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with ali their undertakings,while those w © ne lect his advice are still laboring again povsty. Through his perfect Rnow eee e chemistry he ean impart to you a secret tha will overcome yuur enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been eee result Rely sys — the se- curing of #) an marriages and ali your eet love ateks he never tails. He has the seoret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. itis the curse of Spiritualism that in all large — — are a class ae. —— wo- en who claim powers not possess. They have neither gifts, Seehensinnn, nor ref erences. Surely the colored Lag cod are not se wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, ee 2481 At. lantie avenue: the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship buijder South Brooklyn. All have kvown him _ tor the past ten years. He gives a tree test of his power toall. The doetor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Mempbis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, — er influences the race Is subject to. He bas now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1801—This letter is to certify that 1 came to New York trom Alba ny. | was 8 stranger ina ae city, out of work and out of meney. I had no juck in anything { undertook. What to do I did not knew. A friend advised me to go and see Br. Sbea. Idid. Hetold me the cause ot my troubles; he took me in and treated me asa brother. Through him I got agooa pesition that very week. 1 had been to oth- era, they took my money and did me uo ood. T vee the day I firsts met Dr, sbea fvowa advise all bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him a: once, Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 287 Atiantic Avenve. There will be a grand ten nights’ Mty fenat givem by the reveral House- holds and Juvenile societies of the G. U. O. of O. F. of the District of Colombia, from May 8 to 22, 1090. P, M. N. G. William E Washington, of Queen Rebecea Househo!d of Rath No. 798, Chairman, with twenty-two ladies and nine de + as a conmit tee. Se eee | CUIS MADE OF ANY? > THING, BY ANY PROCESS. | | FINE WORK’AT.LOW PRICES] | Maurice Jo!" Company. Evemine Star burning” Wasuneror, D.C. : | Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had ~~ away and had been absent two years, mourned ter him nightand day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful Sa bhew was doing I resolved to consult - Beteld me that my husband was alive and well aad where he was; told me he would come and when. Tomy joy sl of it came He is home now, came back like ene the dead, I also Wish to say that this mi J lost $250.1 am _@ poor Woman aae I was poe peer to Dr. Shea and he told me | wot money and {0 mm; intensej oy I find it aha told me, 1 ‘thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people snd tell them what to do, Mrs. pony Miller, South Plainfield, N J A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT 1 wish to state that one of my parishioners Was sick and in trouble tor a log time, Mrs, Brown, 87 Gay street. No one seemed to un- derstand her case, She had several decters but none of thexa seemed te know what was the matier. None oe aoe it was my duty as her pastor to and sew her. Hearing of the wondertul work | done < Dr. Shea the last few years, | I would call and see him myself. 1 tound a@ sympathetic gentleman, Be gave me a yondertul test of his powers, told me te sead aim 8 lock o. nape hatr, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in 5 short time eured her sound and well Her tamily had Iecner ge trees under a cioud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. i can truly amd hearttly recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rey, William John- son, pastor Lebenon chureh, Breoklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above, DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the Zompege- thic and Electric Schools of Medicine. suceess is wonderful in curing sis Kheumatism, Asthma, Sore Cancers, — ae 8} Tape Worms, Liver ore ts, Caterrh, Dropsy, Plies, Nervous Debiitty, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which oth- ers don’t understand. All diseases, no matter what oe be. Nothing but honorable treat- Inent, He ean and will honestly tell you iz you can becured. Has ali new remedies and ‘ew suceess, Has an ample experienge in | public oe and private climics. No tri- Ring ae uman life, — —— is not delay. Dipiomas hang in parlors. a reg: istered physician. A new remedy fo rheu mativm just discovered, act a lin ment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not eure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, look of hair. Charges for medioml treatment only. Closed Sundays. !tention this paper. 61 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N, Y. 5O YEARS’ EXPERIENCE TRave Marks Desicns Copyricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and foment may quickly ascertain our opinion free w: or an invention is probably petectable. Communica- ee sane ore ena al Handbook on — ent free. Oldest agency for securi Patents taken through ‘Munn & Co. recefv’ "Se notice, ‘ifie charge, in the A handsomely illustrated weekly. Wargest oir- culation of any scientific journal, Terms, a year: four months, $l. Sold by alhnewsdealera, MURN & Co,2sv2rosoay. New York Branch Office, 625 F St. Washington, MRS. DR. 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Every vaiue we — » Offer you can be gy classed a8 @ ‘lead: oy er.” Tepccats, Speciel, §6-85. Spring Suits, Special, $10.90. D, J. Kanfman, 1007 Pa, ave Gity Paragraphs. Miss Mattie Morton, of 2106 Eighth street, northwest, is very sick. Mr, IT. Thomas Fortune of New York isp the city this week. Mr, Sumner P. Belcher, of this offee, who bas been ili with the grippe, euflered a relapse Jast week, but is now on the mend. “The Jim Crow Negro” will be the subject, Pref J. W. Cromwell's address before the Cengressional Lyceum at 4 p.m, tomorrow. Special music exer: cises, Mr. W. R. Hinton a prominent busi: ness man of Charlotte, N.C, wasin the city this week the guest of Messrs. J. E. Smith and H. A. Kelsey of 426 1 street, pn. w. He left Wednesday for Philadelphia. Mr. Owen Shelvy arrived from Jack: sonville. Fle,, Tuesday and was given a large reception at the Philadelphia House. Mr, William J. Bdelin acted as toastthaster and William Sims as Mas: ter of Ceremonies, The subscription books for Virginia Union University located at Richmond, Va., willbe found at the Capital Savings Bank, 609 F «treet, nerihweet. Cali there to, make subscriptions or play pledges for this institution, Mr. A. Robinson, of the Kailway Mail Serviie, accompanied by Mr. A. H. Cooper, the tailor, were visitors at The Colored American sanctum one day last week. Mr. Robinson is a val- ued attache of the Post Office Depart ment, Rey. M. J. Naylor of Baltimore who has been assigned toa charge in Lynch: burg, Va, paseed through the city en route to his new post of duty this week. Rey. Naylor met a number of represen- tative men While in thecity and takes with him a good impression of Wash: ingten. Mrs. John H. Boston and Mre. Floyd C. Lewis, of Baltimore, were mm the city last week to visit their sister Mre. William A. White, who has been very ill at the residence of her uncle Mr. Alexander Freeman, 1129 3d street, northwest. They found her mnch im- proved ander the care of Dr. Thomas Martin. Mrs. Louisa Frazier, mother of Mrs, Kittie Gibbon Seabrooks, died Wednes- day Jast at 6.15 a. m., at her daughter’s residence 21]3 11th street, norinwest. “Mrs. Fiazier was a member of St. Au: gustine’s church and of several societies and her logs will be greatly felt by her Jarge circle of friends, SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. ha eo z ; 2 GE iY) — _—= E . yp SS Ee 7 4 Ge wi, y - Vi, dl 472 -Ae _ «Za OY 7, = ae /y, a |), ele i ae RK, \ UZ =: WWW FE d UNG SS MG 3} RAW . A 7] (Soy, a * ] N Uy WN Y/ KX Hy) » \ Y \ Se Uj; oe Wajpa) > \ Vpn), 7 NW, i VZ \\ Gay Yaa \\G>)) Nh \ A’ (Cll . CHRISTOPHERENONQ, ‘ e ; ‘RICHMORD VAL BEFORE: AFTER = s To The COLORED PEOPLE of AMERICA T>) ECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and Straight €) ers now being offered op the market. and } nowing to a certainty that w. O8t of these are trauds yure and simple, we wish to make a sisaght forward statement to the colered people of America, through its paper, THE (( yL URED AMERICAN In the year or 1871 our present Secretary throngh a fortur ate circumstance acquired the receipt for @ZONO. It was Lot offered tor sale or pusheo to any extent until 1875 whe it wasyutupen the market, and met w th marked suceess. After a thorough test by the leading colored people ot thattime, it was pronounce¢ an honest, iegit'mate remedy. True to ali we cl: imed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member ot the colered race, because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG ANv STRAIGHT sott and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching humiliating scalp diseases. shape the hair from taliing out, and causes a new growth to grow on ihe baldest head. Now when ever a geLuine srii- cle appears on the market there are always & lot of people whe imitate and make capiial out of the merif of other peoples goods. Seeirg our marked success, rumerous svucailed hair growers and straighteners were pt on the market. Of course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most ot them to their sorrow. Now we ask you & plain question: W ould we absolutely agree to retund you your money provided you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to all we claim for them? Ozono will positively take kinks out otf knotty, Kinky, Carly, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long andstraight 4 it will cure your ; ead of allitching, worrying, running — diseases, Ecze ma, Pimples Dandruff, Itch, etc. 1t wil stop your hair from fallirg out, i It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and beautiful as an April morning. 10,000 people i are to-day using Ozono and not one compiaint. We have thousa: ds of testin on- jals we've not space to publish. Rev. B, Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the ¢ Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory In every particular. ¢ Kate W Page, Blacksburg Va. writes:Your preparation has proven (rue to ai\ you ¢ claim for it. The Prire vf OZONO ts 50 cemtsa box. It takes from three g to four boxes to accomp!ish the treatment. We make this liberal offer tor a limit. ed t'me only. Cut out this coupon and send it to us wite $1.00 and we willforwari ¢ to you 4 boxes of Ozono and ore bottle of Eiectric Skin Refiner whi h makes black skin brieht, rough skin soft and cures allskin diseases We willalso include one fancy jar ot our Hlecirical Skin Foc d—natures great beautifier, removes wrink es, Moth patches, freckles and all facial blemishes. ard to prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti Oder. A positive cure tor Sore Thro»t. all forms > Wormb Diseases. Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all Smells and ‘ Odors arising from the buman body such as Feet, Arm Fits, Etc, Cut ont and * - mail this Coupop to us wi bh One Dollar and get this grand Combination Offer as * HELP WANTED. a WANTED—A pents maker, (sol ored,) but must have a fair knowledge of the Tailoring Trade. Good chance for nght man, must be sober. Every’ thing furvired—board, loéging and washing. Btate wages expected. Wile at once to K. A. Grigsby, Box 85 Scranton, Miss. WANTED—Ap educated yourg wo man who undersisnds proof reading and newspaper writing. Experience not necessary. Address ‘‘c’’ care of The Colvred American office, giving pame, eddress and experiever, if any, ——_—_—_—_— AGENTS WANTED. \ o=~>e==S FE _ee_737 Agents Wanted. Enclose 2c stamp tor reply, and we will send eS telting how you can make trom 5 to $180 per month, and #80 be presented with a fine Goid Waieh. Address, SCOTT REMEDY CO. Box 670, Louisvitie, Ky, cee aeriser errr ee WANTED —An active young man as collecior. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. AGENTS Wantedin every neighborhood to take orders and deliver the besutiful bis: torical Sou. enir Portrait Grour of the offi- cers of the 3rd North Carolira, U.8. V. Int faniry i. the war with Spain, the first Negro regiment ever organized and entirely ofp: eered by colored men. It 1s beautiful and interesting. ‘Sells at sight. Price $l. £0 per cent to agerts. &hrewd, energetic agents aré making from £2,50 to $5.(0 a day, Send a dollar for rm pie to canvass with and begin atonce. Until further notice address Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood, Publisher, 419 {ih street Augusta, Ga, _—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_———— CATERESS. MRS. LUCY F, MORRIS, Cateross 1121 19th street, vorthwes:, Boarding and Lodging. Rooms with modem improvemenis. Transient board a specialty. MISCELLANEOUS. 10 LET—Good’sized, unfurnished room toright party. Conveniertiy lo: cated on Spruee street Le Droit Park. Terms reasonable. Address R, W. T. Daily Record cftice. AN educated man who is married, and who means business and who has a little capital will do wel to corre spond with “C”’ cale of The Colored american cflice. A good investment for the righi person EBON LZ be =: eee i S ~ SSS) eg ae UE: =) ZLZI> ~ Eo aS <—LAa~ LE BES S\\ EZ 4) Ow) C24 ~~ fe &$} \WwAH ¢ gh A SY \WwH 4 / BEFORE. AFTER. rr i FOR SALE. A herse and carriage, with harness and license. This te: m is for publie use and can be had for the small sum of $65 ‘his bargain is ofered for the want snd use vl the money and must betold, Callat 12.2 16th street ow. 40 YOU KNOW that you can get your or. gah (Cr yigno cle nee, polished and tuned so thet it will look like e Lew one? You can aba very tmall expense—frem $1.60 to $3.00 The work wili be guaranieed cr no pay. Call or send posta! to 10 16ib sueet nw. SS FOR SALE. A Fine Building Lot at Hyattsville Station, Can be bought tor $145. Agjoining lots are hela for $200 auc $250, This offer is for want of ready cash. Bear in mind tnat the eiectrie cars run direct to Hyatts. viile. See owner at !202 \Gth street nw, THE LEADING RACE JOURNAL IS TSE GBEURGia REPUBLICAN. A real live Ne gro weekly newspaper, published every Sat- urday morning, at two dollars a yeur. It is recog D! zed as the leading Negro newspaper in tke south. In many respects ft is themost interesting Negro journal that nas yet been published. Every colored man, woman snd child should read itevery week. It is con: sidered an authority on aii subjects et the day, especially in political matters, A. straightout, reliable, republican new-paper, awd bas « clierlage among ail ciasses, Sub- scription two doliars a year, cesh in advance Send in orders now, peyableto J. W, Wim: bisb, La Grax ge, Ga. ~ —.S, ae e ————ee \ BOSTON CHEMICAL Co. «+ RICHMOND, VIRGINIA... J enclose you $1.00 (Ome Dollar) for whih send me the followirg : goods at once; tener 4—(FOUR) Large Boxes“Ozoro” Hair Giewer and Hair Strairbtener- 1—{ON€ Large Hottie Electricalt kin Refiner. { inton | Large Jar Kleetrical Skin Food, | 1—(ONS} Lage Packsge Auti-Odor. 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