The Colored American

The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER THE HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK. The Main Building—Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tennessee.—A Noted Institution for the Higher Education of Colored Youth. VOL. 8. NO. 3 EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH Roger Williams University—The Citadel of Education for the Black Baptists of the South-A Story of the Work of this Great School. The Colored American presents to its readers in this issue a glimpse of the character and workings of one of the foremost schools of higher education for the race in all the South. Roger Williams University was founded in the city of Nashville, in 1864, by Rev. D. w. Phillips, D. D., a Baptist minister who came here from New England. Its beginning was small. At first Dr. Phillips taught a class of colored men at his own home. Later he secured a room in the basement of the Spruce Street Baptist church. In 1865 he had formulated his plans for a school, so he went North and raised money enough among the philanthropic white people to purchase a site and erect a wooden building. This building is now the Thirteenth District Colored School, of Nashville. In it Dr. Phillips maintained the school until 1873, when, by the munificent bequest of Nathan Bishop, of New York, the Baptist Home Mission Society was enabled to purchase the present beautiful plot of thirty acres of land on the Hillsboro pike, opposite Garland Ave., and erect a building costing fifty thousand dollars, now used for dormitory, recitation rooms, and chapel. When the property was bought there was a residence on it. This has been enlarged and is the dormitory for young ladies. Since the purchase of the present site two more buildings have been added—Hayward Hall and the president's mansion. All these buildings are brick. The property is valued at $150,000. PURPOSE. The purpose of this institution of learning at first was to train colored people in the rudiments of an education and to fit them to become teachers and ministers of the gospel. This purpose has not been departed from, but along with that have developed normal, academic, and collegiate courses, and a large number of students have been graduated with the degree of B. S and A. B. The courses are being broadened and strengthened each year. The English branches are being taught with as much care and skill as formerly, and the Bible has the same place of importance, but collegiate training and instruction in music are receiving in creased emphasis. In addition to this instruction, special care is given to teaching the young ladies to improve along domestic lines. To this end, dressmaking is taught by a professional dressmaker, and constant instruction in deportment, hygiene, and general household economy is given. Although this institution is under the control of the Baptist Home Mission Society, and is, therefore, classed among sectarian institutions of learning, the most liberal spirit prevails, and nothing is said or done to alter the denominational views of any student. With this in view, it has been the policy of the school to have no college church, but to allow and urge every student to attend a city church of his or her own denomination. However, the majority of the students are Baptists, and the Baptists of this and sister states look to Roger Williams University with a great deal of pride, for in the past thirty years of her history her influence for good has gone out in all direct ons and the race has been wonderfully blessed and benefited by many colored men and women who have gone out from her walls. FACULTY. The present faculty consists of fourteen members as follows: the Rev. P. B. Guernsey, A. M., president. professor of Bible, Homiletics, Biblical Introduction and Moral Science; the Rev. Alfred Owen, D. D., professor Psychology, Economics, Latin, Biblical Interpretation and Theology; the Rev Herbert H. Smith, A. M., B. D., Church History, Greek and Bible; William Harrison, A. B., Bible, Mathematics, Vocal Music and Public Speaking; Hezekial Walden, A. B., Sciences and the Bible; Belle L Pettigrew, A. B., preceptress, Morals, Manners, Hygiene, Temperance and Missions; Emily F. Ames, Latin, Physical Geography and Bible; May Huston, Ph B., Civics, History, Literature, English and Bible; Lenora Huffman, B. S., Pedagogy, Mathematics, English and Bible; Dixie Erma Williams, B. S., Mathematics, English and Bible; Mrs P. B. Guernsey, M D., Literature, Science, History and Bible; Cora Louise Root, French, Vocal and Instrumental Music; Mary J. Tweedie, professional dressmaking etc., Mrs Cora B. Jones, matron. All these men and women are thoroughly trained for their work are in the institution not as a means to something else, but as professional teachers, embracing this opportunity to put their attainments and experience to the utmost account in the services of God and humanity. It is a common mistake to suppose that any sort of teaching is good enough for beginners. Modern educators are realizing that the important teaching is not the end of a course but at the beginning, that the important thing is not the superstructure but the foundation, without which the superstructure can be neither genuine nor permanent. With this thoroughly modern idea in education, Roger Williams University gives no place to student instructors. All classes, and the humblest members of the lowest class come under the personal instruction and influence of some of the best teachers of the entire faculty. The school has felt the inevitable misfortune of several unavoidable changes to the Executive within the past few years. The present incumbent, who assumed the presidency in September last, though still a young man, has as will be seen by the sketch following, some eminent qualifications for this responsible position. He has taken up the work with vigor, and has already several important plans for the enlargement and upbuilding of the University. The Home Mission Monthly for January last contained the following: PROF. GUERNSEY THE PRESIDENT. The Rev. Peter B Guernsey, who has just been elected president of Roger Williams University at Nashville, Tenn. was born in a little village in Mitchell County, Ia. November 80th, 1859. years afterwards the family re- --- PRICE FIVE CENTS ennessee.—A Noted Insti- Youth. moved to Blossburg, Pa., where the father was employed as station agent for the twenty years following Here, amid the bustle of a lively railroad and mining town, the lad grew toward manhood, a familiar figure in round house, car shop, freight depot, and on every engine and train. At seventeen he became telegraph operator for the Tiogo and Elmira State Line Railroad Company in their Elmira offices. At the end of six years he had risen to be chief bookkeeper and paymaster's clerk for the same company. At the age of twenty-two he decided to study for the ministry, and entered upon and completed full college and theological courses at Colgate University, graduating with valedictory honors from college in 1889 and from the seminary in 1892. During his course of study, Mr. Guernsey felt that he was called to be a foreign missionary and was one of the original one hundred volunteers who at the Northfield, or rather Mt. Hermon meeting in 1886 began the great "Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions." Upon graduation from the seminary in 1892, he was appointed a missionary of the Union and assigned to the Telugu field, with the City of Madras for his station. To this place, in 1894, he brought as a bride Miss M. Margaret Armstrong, M. D., who was laboring as a medical missionary in the same general field, stationed at Secunderabad. The period of foreign service was eminently satisfactory in every way, but most unhappily was of short duration. Mrs. Guernsey's health gave way rapid- (Continued on 9th page.) --- Echoes From Editor Cooper's Banquet. ```markdown ``` 3 A NATIONAL RACE PAPER. Mr. Edward B. Cooper, editor and publisher of the Colored American, at Washington, D. C., on the 24th, ult., on the occasion of his seventh anniversary as a newspaper man at the Nation's Capital. was tendered a banquet by a number of the leading colored citizens of the Nation. Among them were Congressmen, Ex Governors, Ex United States Ministers, Professional Educators, Lawyers, Doctors and other representative men assembled at Washington on that occasion. Mr. Cooper is well known from Maine to California and from the gulf to the sea, as the first man to undertake to establish an illustrated colored newspaper. That paper was the Freeman, of this city, at which time the present publisher of The World was associated with him. This paper he established in 1888, and after running along for several years, he found that the field was not large enough, so he sold out and removed to Washington, D. C. That field was already covered by a strong paper, the Washington Bee, edited and published by that strong and influential writer W. Calvin Chase, who knows no master for his pen. But Mr. Cooper sailed in, though the prospect was discouraging, as in his judgment there were silver linings in the clouds that overhung the horizon. From the day of its first issue his paper has been one of the most talked about, not only in the Capital City, but in the states. The thousands and millions of voters in the many states look upon his paper as a keynote and plet of the situation and their ears are always to the ground to hear what the Colored American will have to say on all public questions. The Colored American's views are so sought after by the people in the different states, that very often some of the leading dailies of the country will send in for advance sheets to know what the American will say on pending questions. This, in our judgment, makes The Colored American the lion of the colored press field and the kingbee of colored journalism. When the roaring of this great national lion is heard, it is known at once that there is something wrong or right, as the case may be, at the Nation's Capital. For these reasons, the distinguished gentlemen mentioned above assembled to extend to this newspaper genius of colored journalism the tribute of their great admiration and appreciation. They wanted to properly encourage one who had proved himself equal to se great an undertaking. Mr. Cooper is a genial gentleman, quick as a flash of lightning to understand a problem. Me is handsome in physique, of fine address, and any one who visits Washington from any of the states, who comes in contact with Mr. Cooper, feels at ence that he is at home and in the presence of a natural-born leader. The World produces a magnificent likeness of him on its first page and also a history of this banquet which will show that every word we have said was fully justified by the utterances on that occasion. Our advice would be to all concerned to keep an eye on The Colored American, if they want proper tips on all the great questions of the day. It is a spokesman THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. worthy of the race, which never gives false advice or sounds a false note. The World wishes this great national paper and its editor the fullest measure of success and continued prosperity.—The Indianapolis World. Editor Cooper Sumptuously Dined. Washington, April 3 - Possibly a more notable gathering of colored men never assembled to do honor, as individuals or as a collective body, to a fellow citizen and a representative man, than that which graced the banquet tendered Mr. E. E. Cooper, editor of The Colored American, Washington, D. C., on Saturday evening March 24th. Such distinguished personages were present as: A member of Congress, an ex-United States Senator and Governor, an ex-Foreign Minister an ex-Judge and State Senator, the Register of the United States Treasury, an ex Congressman and Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, an ex-officer of the United States Army, the principal of the Washington Colored High School, a bank cashier, an author, ten lawyers and others of either national or local reputation. A company representing the brains, leadership and opportunities of the race, schooled in the lessons of the past, solving the problems of the present and making history that will enable those who follow to judge of them correctly and estimate the service rendered their people and their contribution to American life. Among whom were the Hon. Geo. H. White, Hon. J. W. Lyons, Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, Hon. J. Milton Turner, Hon. John P. Green, Mr. Robert Harlan, Professor W. H. Richards, Editor W. C. Chase, Mr. John H. Paynter, Mr. R. S. Smith, Mr. Leon Turner, Mr. W. T. Montague, Mr. Chas E Hall, Professor R. H. Terrell, Mr. D. B. McCasey, Mr. H. C. Tyson, Mr. M West, Mr. Fred W. Hedge. The banquet, the like of which is seen only among the most exclusive and fastiduous set, was served in the great dining hall of the famous catering establishment of Messrs. Gaskins and Gaines, "The Academy." The table was a marvel of artistic beauty, and covers were laid for 20. That Editor Cooper is highly appreciated as a journalist and a citizen was fully evidenced on this occasion. Toasts were made, and wit and humor reigned supreme.—The Philadelphia Tribune. A Staunch True Reformer. In another column of The Reformer we give a out of E. E. Cooper, Esq. the brilliant editor of the Washington, (D. C.) Colored American. The American enters upon the 8th year of its existence and under the wise management of Editor Cooper it is one of the newsiest and most widely circulated race journals in the country. Mr. Cooper and the people of the District are to be congratulated upon the unprecedented success of the Colored American. Mr. Cooper is a staunch True Reformer and takes an active part in the work in Washington and the District of Columbia. May the American under its present management live to see the return of many a pleasant birthday. Here are our congratulations and best wishes for continued success, Brother Cooper.—The Reformer, Richmond, Va. Just as our forms went to press, the letter carrier left a letter from Washington containing an account of a dinner given our old friend, Mr. E. E. Cooper, editor of the Washington, D. C. "Colored American." The dinner was given on the 24th, and our correspondent is somewhat tardy. E. E. Cooper is a good man and we are glad to know that he is able to reap in joy some of the seeds he sowed in tears. The Philadelphia Tribune. Our good friends E. E. Cooper of the Colored American and W. C. Chase of The Bee of Washington, D. C., seems to be living in clover in these piping times of peace. Both have recently been honored with banquets by admiring friends in that city, and the end is not yet. This mark of appreciation is really refreshing and we hope it may continue until its influence is felt in other sections.—The American Baptist. Getting Together. The Negro "quill-driving" fraternity rejoices generally at the coming together of Hon. W. C. Chase and Col. E. E. Cooper. These gentlemen have been at "outs" for years, and in their fight the race has lost much, while they have gained nothing. We rejoice to see them friends again. -The Atlanta Age. Is Mr. Chase the Lamb? Editor E. E. Cooper, of Washington, D. C., recently gave an informal dinner to which Editor Chase, of the Bee, was an honored guest. Ahl truly, the lion and the lamb doth lie down together. Rock Hill Messenger A Silver Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Magnaus L. Robinson will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their cosy residence 606 South Washington street, Alexandria, Va., Monday Evening, April 30th. Mr. Robinson in addition to being the editor of The Alexandria Leader, an influential paper of that city, is also president of the John Hay Industrial School which is doing so much to elevate the colored people in Virginia. His legion of friends will see to it that the event is properly remembered. There will be a grand ten nights' May feast given by the several Households and Juvenile societies of the G. U. O. of O. F. of the District of Columbia, from May 8 to 22, 1900. P, M. N. G. William E. Washington, of Queen Rebecca Household of Ruth No. 798, Chairman, with twenty-two ladies and nine delegates as a commit tee. Rev. S. T. Tice, D. D., editor of The Negro Appellate of Annapolis, Md., passed through the city last Friday en route from Nashville, Tenn., home. He attended the Board Meeting of the A. M. E. Sunday-school Department at Nashville, Tenn. and is enthusiastic over the investigation. As is well known he is against Rev. C. S. Smith, the present secretary. Lawyer Giles B. Jackson of Richmond, Va., was in the city the latter part last week on legal business. Mr. Jackson represents a newly formed or organization composed of the moneyed colored men of Virginia to test the constitutionality of "The Jim Crow Car Law" recently passed by the Virginia legislature and which will go into effect July of this year. Every colored man who owns a house and farm should and will feel pride in being so reported in the census. When the census enumerator goes around, next June, he will ask at every dwelling house visited by him, "Do you own this house, or rent it?" No matter what the dwelling may be, if it is the abiding place of a family, the answer to this question will be recorded. The census schedule will show whether this family is white or colored; so that it will be possible for the clerks in the Census Office to count and state the precise number of homes, whether in town or in the country, occupied by each race, and what proportion of white and colored people respectively live in homes which they have bought and paid for, in whole or in part. If any man has purchased and occupies a house or farm for which he is still in debt, but has paid one or more installments of the purchase price, he should report himself as an owner. He is not a renter or tenant. The statistics of ownership of homes by colored people in 1900 will no doubt be occasion of surprise to many. The gains made by them in industrial knowledge and professional attainments as reported in various recent conventions and conferences held in the Southern States, will thus be made apparent to the whole world. It will be impossible successfully to question or refute the census figures. These figures will be made up entirely from the answers to the enumerators given by the colored people themselves. The statistics of Negro farming will also be separately given in the census reports It is the desire of the government to find out the exact condition of the race at this time, in order to be in position to measure, in 1910, the rate of progress made by it in the next ten years. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW THE ORIGINAL—COPYRIGHTED. This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straight as shown above. 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FREE FOR 30 DAYS ONLY WITH EACH DOZEN PLATINOGRAPH CABINET Photographs One Extra water color Photo, framed in gold frame, Satisfaction guaranteed. C. E. KERFOOT, 805 Market Space, Washington, D. C. --- THE WOMEN'S WORLD The trend of the Afro American Woman is upward. Mrs. Clara Betters, a colored woman who has won some reputation as a sparrier, has been giving exhibitions of her skill in Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is preparing a series of lectures for the delivering of which she is receiving many advantageous offers from educational organizations. Mrs. Frances E. W. Harper, Philadelphia's noted temperance advocate, recently made a tour through Texas, lecturing against the liquor evil, paying her own expenses. Mrs. George Duckett, nee Florence Houston, a graduate of Lincoln Institute, is the associate editor of The Afro-American Advance, published au Minneapolis and St. Paul. Miss Francis A. Riley, a young lady of excellent attainments, will address the Second Baptist Lyceum shortly. She will answer the question "If Woman were Giyen the Bailot what would She do with It?" Miss Riley thoroughly understands the issues of the day and the history of the woman suffrage movement. According to a New York dispatch, the faculty of the New York School of Applied Design for Women, refused to deny admission to a colored woman. What is more, seventy seven of the students petitioned the faculty to mage no discrimination on account of color. The school lost one student because of taking this stand. This story comes all the way from Texas: "It is reported on the streets that a man was crying because of the death of his wife; another friend came up, and through sympathy began to cry with him; the patrol wagon came along took them both up, carried them to the station house and entered a charge of drunk and disorderly." Miss Lucinda Gamble, a popular colored school teacher of Omaha Neb., is in the Trip to Paris contest now being conducted in the Daily News of that city. She holds second place this week. The systematic effort being made by her friends and patrons to secure the prize for her, merits the warmest praise and if the proper interest is manifested by our people there is no doubt about Miss Gamble winning the contest. Mrs. Frances Jones, a colored woman of Arkansas, is said to be turning white It is said that up to about three years ago she was perfectly black, but since that time her skin has been turning to pure white. Her hair it is said too, is turning from kinky to straight, her eyes from black to blue, her nose from flat to Roman. She is at present traveling in the state of Mississippi and is said to have been examined b. 401 physicians, all of whom pronounce her to be a great mystery of mysteries. Whipped a Kentuckian. Detroit, April 1.—Hon. W. W. Ferguson, former legislator, lawyer and politician, and influential among Afro-Americans, whipped a Kentuckian, who objected to his being served at the same table with white people in a public restaurant. The Kentuckian protested to the manager, and also re proached a waiter girl for permitting Ferguson to eat in the place. Fergu THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. son demanded an apology, but the Kentuckian refused, saying that he would die before he would apologize to a blanked "nigger." Ferguson knocked him down with a blow on the jaw and laid him out a second time. The fight was stopped by bystanders. More power to "Brother" Ferguson.—The Cleveland Gazette. Mere Mention. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. The river reason will soon be here. Mrs. George H. White is happily on the mend. The Amphion Glee Club is singing better than ever. Mrs. Ella B. Thompson, of Spruce street, continues ill. Gaskins and Gaines' Academy Restaurant has caught the popular favor. Capt. J. W. Patterson, the steamboat magnate, spent a day in Baltimore last week. Mr. Lucian H. White is contributing some breezy letters to the Georgia Baptist The Southern Hotel has come to be regarded as the national political headquarters. Mr. J. Otto Gibbs, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., is expected in the city shortly, for permanent location. Miss Blanche Bernard has returned from a lengthy sojourn at Charlottesville, Va., and is the guest of Miss Lucie Lewis. Miss Jennie P Swann, the accom plished principal of the school at La Piata, Coaries County, Md., spent last Friday and Saturday with Washington friends. The "Old Reliable" firm, Moore and Prioleau, assisted by Ambassador Edward C. Allen, is holding its own, and continues render high grade service to a high-grade custom. Visitors to the city never fail to exhaust their vocabulary of adjectives in praise of Gray and Costley's handsomely appointed cafe. They are both business men of the finest caliber. Mrs. Mary F. Carroll is keeping the well known Philadelphia House in the front rank of Washington's hostelries. Mrs. Carroll's hospitable disposition and prompt business methods render her a favorite with all who have dealings with her. A conference was held at the Southern Hotel. Among those present were: Congressman George H. White of North Carolina, Professors R. R. Wright of College Ga., L. M. Hershaw of Atlanta, Messrs T. Thomas Fortune of The Age, E. E. Cooper of The Colored American, and Joseph H. Stewart. Mr. Frederick Williams, a young man of bright qualities intellectually and the soul of geniality, came down from Boston last week with the manufacturers division of the Census Bureau, the outside branch having been consolidated with the local office, under the direction of expert statistician S. N. D. North. Mr. Williams has made many friends during his brief stay. He will remain throughout the Census, and is the guest of Mrs. Johnson, 1452 T street. AT THE TOP! A. H. 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Mason will be orator of the day Monday, at the open air emancipation exercises. Mr. Eugene C. Jennings, of Louis ville, Ky., has been appointed as a watchman in the Census Bureau. Prof. Robert H. Terrell and Dr. C. B. Puris are administering the estate of the estate of the late F. G. Barber does. Mrs. Jennie E. Douglass, of 1164 21st street has recovered from quite a serious illness much to the gratification of a host of friends. Potomac Lodge, No. 992, G. U. O. of O. F., will give their 35th anniversary reception next Thursday evening at Odd Fellows' Hall. The Webster, Sheppard and Lucas Amateur Concert Company gave a well attended concert and ball last Thursday evening in Alexandria. Rev. J. L. McGoy, of Charleston, S.C., preached at the Second Baptist church last Sunday morning, and made an excellent impression. The congregation of Asbury M. E. church is delighted over the return of that magnetic orator and profound theologian, Rev. I. L. Thomas. The fifteenth anniversary of the Second Baptist Lyceum will be appropriately celebrated Sunday, April, 22. A fine program is being arranged. Pref. J. W. Cremwell, principal of Bannsker school, talked interestingly of the "Jim Crow Car Law" last Sunday before the Congressional Lyceum. Miss Lizzie Johnson, who has for sometime been the guest of Mrs. James Hunter, 2320 M street, northwest, left Thursday for her home in King George county, Virginia. Mr. Frederick Williams, who came down from Boston with the Manufactures division of the Census Office last week, is a nephew of the late Frederick G. Barbodoes. Christian Union Lodge, No. 40, Good Samaritans, will celebrate its third anniversary by giving an Easter and Emancipation reception Monday evening at Green's Hall. The District Afro-American Council will elect officers on the first Monday evening in May. Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback is slated for a unanimous re-election. Mrs. Charles De Forrest of Jersey City, N. J., and Miss Mamie Little page of New York city have been visiting friends here for the past week and having an enjoyable time. Mrs. Henrietta Marshall gave a luncheon on Wednesday to a party of ten in honor of her cousin Miss Ella Anderson, who has been playing here this week with the Big Sensation Company. If you would steer clear of a cold, the grip or an attack of pneumonia or need a spring tonic, take a few doses of Harper or Wilson whiskies. They are sold at Naughton's 1026 14th st., n. w. Miss Lena Holmes, a highly accomplished pianist, and officiates in that capacity for the 19th Street Baptist choir, is "substituting" for Miss Lillian V. Green at the Second Baptist Lyceum. The wedding of Miss Lillian V. Green and Mr. Earl Bryant is announced for Monday evening. Until further notice the happy couple will make their home with the parents of the bride at 45 F street, northwest. The Sunday evening concerts at the cosy apartments of the Personal Liberty League, 340 Pennsylvania avenue, still continue to be popular features with the young men. Manager Edelin spares no pains to please all of his visitors. Bethel Literary and Historical Association will hold its annual election May 8. Prof. W. H. Richards, who has made a most capable presiding officer for the past two years will be elected without opposition, if he can be prevailed upon to accept another term. Mr. W. C. Payce, by instruction of the District Afro-American Council, has drawn up a strong appeal to be presented to all of the National Conventions of the great political parties, praying that suffrage be granted to the citizens of the District of Columbia. At 4 o'clock p. m., tomorrow Prof. Robert H. Terrell, Principal of the High School will formerly present the Congressional Lyceum's gold medal to the successful contestant in the public debate recently held at Shiloh Baptist church under the auspices of the Lyceum. Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett, of Boston, lectured on "Lynching" Monday evening to a large audience at the Second Baptist church. Quite a neat sum was realized for the Lillian Clayton Jewett dormitory to be erected in connection with the John Hay Industrial School. C Miss J. N. Sparcques, formerly of Washington, now of New York is much improved from the treatment received for her eyes, and is able to resume her duties at dressmaking again. Miss Sparcques is making a small painting which she hopes to have exhibited at the Paris Exposition. Mr. John W. Thompson, a prominent lawyer of Rochester, N. Y., and treasurer of the National Afro-American Council, was in the city Tuesday, the guest of Editor T. Thomas Fortune. He met the general finance committee of the Council Tuesday evening at the residence of Prof. Jesse Lawson. The Coachmen's Ball which is extensively advertised to take place on the evening of April 30 at the great Convention Hall will be the most spectacular event of the kind ever given in this city. The committee is hard at work arranging a multitude of details, and they expect to entertain an immense crowd. They say the best of order will be preserved and objectionable characters will be rigidly excluded. Miss Retta B. Matthews assisted by Misses Marion Wheeler, Nettie Langston, Gertrude Ryan, Oceana Brooks, Louise Harian and Mattie Reynolds will preside over a booth of fancy articles at the Bazaar to be held at St Luks' Parish Hall during Easter week. These young ladies earnestly solicit the patronage of their many friends. Mr, W. L. Hawkins, an exceptionally bright young man from Milwaukee, Wis., has been promoted to the position of typewritist in the appellation division of the Census Office, and is doing some expert work in that line. Mr. Hawkins read law for two years with a leading Milwaukee firm and will continue his studies here in the law department of Howard University. He is the son of the late Bishop Hawkins of the Canadian branch of the Methodist Church. One of the prettiest weddings that has ever taken place in this city was that of Miss Lulu Carrell, daughter of Mrs. Fanny Carroll of 1601 8th st., and Mr. Richard W. Turner, assistant superintendent of the Sunday school of Metropolitan A. M. E. church, which took place April 4th at the bride's residence. Rev. J. Albert Johnson performed the ceremony which was witnessed by a large concourse of friends. The presents were numerous and extremely beautiful. The happy pair will reside at 326 Elm street, Le Droit Park. The Dvorak Musical Society have isued a very handsome card announcing their initial appearance, presenting the "Pirates of Penzance" (a beautiful comic opera) with a cast of thirty-five of our best local amateur singers, accompanied by string orchestra, and produced with scenic effect, at the Academy of Music, Friday evening June 1, 1900. This is indeed an innovation which merits the hearty support of the community. Popular prices will prevail, and the advance sale of seats will begin May 1, at the music store of Henry White 929 Fstreet, northwest, or tickets (exchangeable) may be obtained from members of the company. The Junior Choir of the Metropolitan Baptist church, Mr. Samuel Hunter, chorister and Miss Henrietta Johnson, organist will render special Easter music eleven a. m. All Gloves Fitted to the hand and Kept in Repair for one Year. LOUVRE GLOVECO OME and make your selections early—while assoc complete—thus insuring your being fitted perfe style of grove you desire. 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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. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. 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 Better than any at $3.50 Regent Shoes are $2.50 As good as many Reqent Shoes at $4.00 are $2. Equal some at $4.00 Equal some 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. at $5.00 The Regent, 943 Pa. Ave. Afflicted and unfortunate sufferers from Private diseases, Blood Poison, Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, arvicole, etc. send for Sewr Tendinolak and Book "Truth" to Prof. G. F. THEEL, M.D., 604 North Sixth St. Philadelphia, Pa. Positively the only specialist in the United States to cure even though the most celebrated specialists failed. Fresh cases erased in 4 to 10 days. Hours 9-6.9 Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey, Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. 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. --- AND A LAWYER TOO. Editor Colored American—The following lines composed by an editor after looking over his subscription list, believing that its publication in your paper may have good effect and render the publishing of the names of delinquent subscribers (which you weekly threaten to do) unnecessary. I hope you will give it space. How dear to our hearts is the old silver dollar. ver dollar, When some kind subscriber presents it to view; The Liberty head, without necktie or collar, And all the strange things which to us seem so new. The wide spreading Eagle, the arrows below it, The stars and the words with the strange things they tell; The coin of our fathers we're glad that we know it, For sometime or other 'twill come in right well. The spread eagle dollar, the star englad dollar. spangled dollar The old silver dollar we all love so well." W. C. M. Dr. George F. Grant of Boston is the guest of his brother-in-law, Dr. Henry L. Bailey, 1713 T street for a few days. Singing school at the People's Congregational church will begin tomorrow at 4 p. m. There will be a special service of song at 7:80 p. m. St. Augustine's Catholic church gives a grand Easter sociable Monday evening at Carroll Hall, 922 10th street, northwest. The usual fine musical program will augment the sermon on Easter morning at Park Temple. Song service in the evening g at 7:80. Mr. Joseph Donglass will assist the choir at both services. Mrs. Frances A. Thomas, a teacher of one of the public schools at Mount Hope, Md. is spending Easter with her sister, Mrs Samuel T. Craig of 460 Washington street, n. w. Mr. Isidor D. Blair, a prominent young attorney-at-law of Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city a few days this week en route to Baltimore. He is a native of this city but since locating in his Western home he has built up a large and lucrative practice. --- How to Bring Joy Into the Sanctum. There is more joy in a newspaper office over a letter containing cash than over ninety and nine that contain circulars, flattery and complimentaries to exhibitions that the Editor has not the time nor imelination to read or attend Star of Zion. At the annual meeting of the Alumni Association of the Catholic University of America recently held at the Hotel Bellevue, Philadelphia, Mr. W. T. S. Jackson of the high school of this city was elected a member of the executive committee. Mr. Jackson is a graduate of the school of social science and the only colored member of the association. He is also an alumnus of Amherst College. Editor Colored American, Dear sir—I beg leave through the columns of your very valuable and deeply appreciated paper to thank the many friends and acquaintances for their kind and valued attention to my dear, venerable mother during her illness and demise. Especially am I grateful to the attaches of the Executive Mansion. Respectfully, KATE GIBSON SFABROOKE. April 11th 1900. Easter Song Service. At the Asbury M. E. church, corner Eleventh and K streets, n. w. Rev. I. L. Thomas, pastor, the choir will present J. F. Manney's beautiful Easter cantata; "The Resurrection," at the evening service 7:30 o'clock. There will also be several solos. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Sidney Woodward, the noted tenor, made his first appearance before a Boston audience last Tuesday evening, April 3, after a successful tour through the principal cities of Europe and the British Isles. His voice is superb and he sang with great ease and expression. The enthusiastic applause which greeted him after the rendition of the first number was genuine. Mr. Woodward's voice has now reached its highest development, possessing the purest quality, strong, clear and musical. He is a finished artist and a rare treat is in store for the music loving people of Washington who are to attend the Star Concert at Metropolitan Church, Friday evening, May 4th. Off for the "Old Country." Mr. C. H. Naughton, better known to his friends, acquaintances and well wishers as "Con," has built up and is maintaining one of the finest and most lucrative liquor businesses at 1916 14th street, n. w., as there is in the city. After working hard to do this he now leaves for a well earned recreation trip to Kilmellock County, Limerick, Ireland to visit his parents and other relatives, whom he has not seen for ten years. "Con" sails on the Etruria today from New York and his friends wish him "bon voyage." Mrs Naughton and two able assistants will conduct the business while Mr. Naughton is away. Mr. Joseph Douglass, Washington's famous violinist, also appeared before a Boston audience last Tuesday evening, after an absence of five years. Upon approaching the stage Mr. Douglass was warmly greeted, and his selections were received with rounds of applause. He was forced to respond to several encores after which he bowed his acknowledgment to the continued ovation tendered him. Mr. Douglass will appear in the grand Star Concert at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Friday evening, May 4th. From the very moment you enter the Academy of Music on the evening of June 8th, next, there will be music music. In no other city in this country will there be such a magnificent program as will be rendered on the night of the Big Festival. An Excellent Opportunity for Our High School Graduates. 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Listen to my tale of woe, His troubles then truly began 'Cause he didn't act like a man. On my! On my! Listen to my tale of woe. Transferred this home over to wife, Listen to my tale of woe, And people howled "not on your life," Get it back or there'll be strife. Gee whiz, his phiz. Howled my loving cup is full of woe He now kept quiet for awhile, Listen to my tale of woe, But led about like a little child By his wife, who wants to lead the style He announced himself a candidate Listen to my tale of woe, For the highest seat in our State, On any old ticket platform-elate, Razoo-He'd do Listen to my tale of woe. He'll get it in the neck Not the way he would expect; True men will his scheme reject, Throw him down all around, Listen to my tale of woe. ANON. Nat's Right Brother Stewart. This week we place the accounts of a large number of delinquent subscribers with a Collection Agency for collection, because of the great expense and annoyance to us to look after these matters. Those who prefer settling direct with this office, may do so and the label on your paper will indicate whether you ought to do so or not. Read it this week carefully and remember that subscriptions are due and payable in advance. We shall place no account with the Collection Agency until the subscriber is in arrears.—The American Baptist. Pinckney Pinchback Dead. Private information has reached here to the effect that Pinckney Pinchback, son of ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, died during the week in Arizona. Mr. Pinchback was born in this city, where he is well and favorably known. Some years ago he left the State and embarked in the druggist business in the city of Philadelphia, where was quite successful. His death is deeply --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. regretted here. The Gourier extends its deep sympathy to the bereaved parents in this hour of their sorrow.—Republican Courier, New Orleans, La. Mr. George W. Rison, an enterprising real estate and renting agent of Danville, Va., passed through the city last Saturday. Mr. Rison had been to Elkhorn and other points in West Virginia getting employment for a large number of colored men who are to engage in the mining business. He is one of the most enterprising race men in Danville. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Speaks in Binghampton N. Y. Status of Negro Leadership Discussed Douglass Price, Washington, Walters and Dance Mentioned. Doings in the City. A Brilliant Contribution. Binghampton, N. Y. Special.—Booker T. Washington lectured in the Opera House, Binghampton, N. Y., March 29, to a large audience of prominent citizens, which was largely sprinkled by Afro Americans, under the auspices of the Railroad Y. M. C. A. lecture course. Though the last number in the long winter course it proved the most popular and successful. The lecture was highly satisfactory to all who attended; was liberally applauded, and its sentiments universally endorsed. Mr. Washington, like the Hon. J. C. Dancy erects his platform of "Industrial Education" of the Negro between the two races, and speaks to both in sensible, earnest, conciliatory terms. The eminent race leader, Bishop A. Walters, and the strong correspondent, "Bruce Grit," take their stand with the race, and in a common-sense, intelligent, but positive way defend and advocate its every interest. We need leaders of these two types, and even the radical element of pen and tongue, and force and eloquence among us, are not an unnecessary quantity in the composition of Negro leadership. Booker T. Washington stands for an idea "industrial" education; and in his personage is distinctively representative. The conditions and occasion made Frederick Douglass a race leader standing out in lone-eminence. Dr. J. C. Price, like the tallest peak of the mountain chain, rises transcendently above his colleagues as an educator and erater of his day and fixed his fame in history forever. In such he is a race leader. No one Negro, whatever his gifts, qualifications, or prominence can prove the only race leader now. Booker T. Washington leads the race in industrial education; Bishop Alexander Walters leads in the high councils of the race; J. E. Bruce leads in the sphere of Negro correspondents; and in politics, there is no distinctive leader; in secular journalism, The Colored American is authority; in religious journalism, it is a matter of taste between the Christian Recorder and the Star of Zion and two or three other papers. There is not now, nor never will be a "Negro Moses," as signified by some of the white press in its application to Booker T. Washington and other noted colored men. They become leaders by race consent, and then only in the sphere in which they operate. A veritable revolution has occurred in benevolent society circles in Binghamton. State Deputy D. F. Batts, of Tarrytown, N. 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Madison Vance and Richard Simms go to the Philadelphia convention as delegates at large from Louisiana. J. W. Adams, the only colored dry goods merchant of Montgomery, Ala., owns two stores and employs ten persons. W. H. Johnson, H. A. Rucker, Henry Lincoln Johnson and Judson W. Lyons, are Georgia's "Big Four" to the Philadelphia convention. Thomas I Keys, an able political leader and candidate for delegate from the Sixth Mississippi district, is postmaster at Ocean Springs, that state. Our great and good friend, Hon. Isaac H. Smith, of Newbern, writes that he is out of the race for Congress in the Second District of North Carolina. "Goose neck Bill" McDonald seems to have won out down in Texas. They appear to run politics in the Lone Star state after the fashion in which one Mrs. Actey once ran a tavern in that section—like theot. John E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) is no sleuch as a "promoter." Just look how the Timothy Woodruff vice presidential boom caught on with the colored press! A prairie fire isn't a circumstance in comparison. Prof. Jesse Lawson, in a very timely card to the Daily Record, urges the appointment of former Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, as District Commissioner. No better choice could be made. The place would honor the man and the man would honor the place. Prof. O. M. Wood, of St. Louis, has been appointed in the internal revenue collector's office, of that city. Prof. Wood is a fine scholar and brilliant orator. Prof. Wood's friedds say he would prove a logical candidate for delegate to the national convention. Mr. W. T. McKinney, superintendent of the Second Baptist Sunday school, has been down in West Virginia for a few days, visiting Huntington, Charleston and other points. He says it will be Mr. White for governor, and that the outlook is bright for republican success. Rev. E. K, Love, of Savannah, Ga., a preacher politician, is using some mighty vigorous English in the Baptist Truth these days, in denunciation of Rev. William Jefferson White, editor of the Georgia Baptist, and Prof. R. R. Wright These gentlemen should pray for one another, and stay out of politics. Friends of Hon. George H. White deny the report that has been circulated to the effect that he had gone or would go to Ohio to live. Many anxious inquiries have been made about it. They say Mr. White has not gone and has no intention of leaving the State of North Carolina to live in Ohio. Even were he so disposed, his friends in North Carolina, who love him like a brother, would never consent to such an action. Mr. Charles E. Hall of Batavia, Ill. has received a wellmerited promotion at the Census Office. Director Merri THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. am and Appointment Clerk Langley are doing the right thing by the competent young men of the Bureau. 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THE BRITISH AND THE BOERS. The Webster Davis pro-Boer meeting at the Grand Opera House last Sunday night is another evidence of how completely the American people can lose their heads in emotional excesses—how they can go into spasms over alleged atrocities beyond the seas and yet close their eyes and their hearts to worse crimes committed against an inoffensive race within our own doors, and bound to the body politic by ties of blood, affinity and citizenship. Webster Davis is an orator of undoubted force and eloquence and as we sat under his magnetic and persuasive voice, we felt what a grand opportunity for immortal fame he had missed in not directing his potent personality against the lynchers, corrupt juries, and ballot thieves whose infamous practices are making America's pretentions to humane government the sport of the civilized world. While Mr. Davis speaks, as he claimed, for a great and generous nation, and denounces Great Britain for her persecution of Oem Paul's gang of landgrabbers, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina are permitted to violate the suffrage rights of the American Negro—to nullify the "war amendments" to our federal constitution without a syllable of protest. We prate about our greatness and point with pride to our hand outstretched to the universe in support of justice, Christian loyalty and ideal fraternity, and yet have not the courage to cry out for civil equality, legal protection and industrial opportunity for the black brother who sits by the family fireside. So much for the inconsistency of the American people, as represented by the meteoric Mr. Davis. The Negro is, of course, in favor of self-government, but even that sacred principle can be abused and misapplied. There is a clearly defined difference between liberty and license. Modern civilization demands that power shall rest in the hands of those who are best fitted by nature and custom to govern in accord with the lofty tenets proclaimed by Him who died THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. upon the cross. Every spot on earth to bring the best results should be controlled by the friends of progress! The Boers are the reverse of both conditions outlined, and despite the maudlin sympathy aroused in their behalf, have no deserving case in court. The fight against England is the irrepressible conflict that ever and anon arises between the forces that move forward and those that would move backward er stand still. The Boers have no just title to the Transvaal territory. They stole it from the natives, and by a system of cruelty and barbarous oppression, brought the latter to a state of subjacution. The history of the Zulus, Kaffirs and all the tribes of South Africa, throughout the valley of the Cape of Good Hope, is one long chapter of atrocities that would shame the Middle Ages. Natives have no rights that the Boers are bound to respect. They are not allowed to become citizens or property owners and are denied access to the schools. They can be beaten at will by any white man; are forced to travel in the streets like beasts, the sidewalks being reserved for the use of the ruling class. Blood is thicker than water, and we cannot see how a ration of colored man in this land can find in his heart a sympathetic throb for a people so Lesotten with prejudice and so antagonistic to the propaganda of justice we ourselves are endeavoring to advance in this country. The Boers will not and ought not to win in this war against civilization. England has always carried better conditions with her flag. She has ever been the pioneer of progressive government and by her adventurous spirit and inflexible administration of justice, has built up many of the waste places of the earth. England has been the friend of the dark races, and every subject of the crown, whatever his complexion, is protected by the full strength of the British army and navy. The speeches of England's most eminent members of Parliament have been directed against the institution of slavery, and helped materially to wipe it out of existence. Great Britain stood by our own Frederick Douglass when even America was ready to crucify him. She is now engaged in battering down the great wall of China, and her campaign against the Boers is to open another door to the brawn and brain that build for humanity's good. God's hand is with England. She will be victorious because she is right. She can take care of herself, and needs no interference at America's hands. We have enough troubles here at home to occupy all our spare time. Under English rule Delagoa Bay may be graced by a Liverpool, Pretoria may be a Manchester and Ladysmith a London, with all that those great centers of culture and industry imply. Under reactionary Boer rule—never. The intelligent Negro is keenly alive to the faults of his race, but he is also careful to see that his virtues are not unduly obscured. According to the method employed by those who wish to argue that the Negro is a race of criminals when one individual is arrested six times, he is six separate and distinct persons. It is noticeable that our colored government officials are immune from the Webster Davis resignation fever. It is a curious and interesting evidence of how time can change all things when a large and intelligent audience of people can deliberately M. H. REV. P. B. C President of Roger Williams REV. P. B. GUERNSEY, President of Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. vote in favor of the contestants on the free trade side of a tariff argument, as was the case at St. Luke's parish hall a few evenings ago. Verily, we are broadening out of our ancient prejudices. The editor of The Colore can is assigned the pleasant welcoming to Washington, the great General Conferen A. M. E. Zion Church on the Press of the District of REAPPOINT HON. JOHN W. ROSS. Hon. John W. Ross is a true friend to the Negro people of this city. He was the first postmaster to give our boys a chance as letter carriers and clerks. He has devoted all the strength of his great influence toward perfecting our school system, and is today a champion of race autonomy in the government of our schools. If Mr. Ross had his way, the colored superintendentcy would be continued. We hope President McKinley will reappoint Mr. Ross as District Commissioner. While this hegira of banquets is going on it is a very slow individual who finds himself compelled to go dinnerless. Those who while away their spare moments cavorting around the arena of District politics are having heaps of fun. There will be nothing dry about the coming campaign if the candidate is Dewey. (No cards.) After a brief vacation for rest and recuperation Mr. R. W. Thompson has resumed his place on the editorial staff of The Colored American. Watch the new features soon to be presented by The Colored American. Our esteemed Hoosier contemporary, The Freeman, rushes to the lexicographical mint and coins the word "bishepricsy." Editor Lewis' giantlike strides are rapidly closing the gap between him and one Noah Webster. The A. M. E. Church should by all means elect six Bishops-six active, brainy and representative men. The world, as it relates to the new fields opening up to African Methodism by reason of new American possessions is much larger than it was four years ago. We don't take a penny's worth of stock in the absurd story that William Goebel was assassinated by a Negro. The editor of The Colorel American is assigned the pleasant duty of welcoming to Washington, May 2, the great General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church on behalf of the Press of the District of Columbia, and Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D. D. the General Statistical Secretary, of Binghamton, N. Y. will make the response for the Conference. Dr. Anderson is a gifted and eloquent speaker, is well selected for the purpose and occasion by the program committee of his church. He is well known in Washington, having pastored the Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church of which the Rev. P. A. Cuyler is now the pastor, 6th street between L and M, northwest. Dr. Anderson is a popular and the leading candidate for editor of the Star of Zion, the connectional organ, and will doubtless secure the position, his ability and writings having secured the fixed attention of a majority of the delegates to the General Conference. COLORED CITIZENS BEING DECEIVED. Self Constituted Delegate to Edinburgh Scotland -Suffering for Lack of Attention. I feel that it is my duty as a preacher of the Gospel to put before the citizens of the District of Columbia what I claim is an outrage, to tax the colored churches to raise $200 00 to pay the expense of what I consider a self-constituted delegate to Edinburgh, and eleven women in the home on "R" St., who are members of the leading churches in this city suffering. One of these women being sick and no one employed in the home to look after them. The building is not fit for people to live in. And in this great city, under this condition—while I am a strict temperance man and am willing if I have one dollar to give twenty five cents to aid a temperance cause—it seems to my mind to raise money to send a delegate to Edinburgh, Scotland, as representing the temperance people of the District of Columbia, when they have no say in the matter as to the selection of this delegate is unfair. I want to be placed on record as believing strictly in charity beginning at home and am strictly opposed to raising one dollar from any church in this city while this condition in the home on "R" St. exists. These colored people in the home on "R" St. are suffering and there is no one in the institution, nor anyone employed to even give the sick a cup of water. I feel therefore, that the churches ought to look after their own members in this institution. This home is on R street, between 19th and 20th streets, northwest. Washington, D. C. April 11, 1900. REV JAS. L. WHITE. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR View of The Chapel, Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. ly under the trying climate of Madras, and in 1895 she was ordered by her physician to leave the country. permanently. The first year of their return to America. Mr. and Mrs. Guernsey labored together in Benedict College, Columbia S. C., under the leadership of Rev. A. C. Osborn, D. D., the then new president of that institution. After a brief term of service in Cook Academy, Mr. Guernsey was called to the Beth Eden church of New York City, and to the historic First church of Owego. He accepted the latter call and served the church with great acceptance until called, in September last, to the presidency of Roger Williams University. Though at the loss of much that was delightful in the pastoral relation, he felt that the opportunity for efficient and far reaching service was greater in the university, and acted accordingly. Thus far he has been meeting with the best of success. He has been cordially welcomed by both white and colored Baptists, and is fast winning his way to their confidence and love. The university is thoroughly organized and has the largest membership known for some years. It is earnestly hope that he will prove to be the right man in the right place. LOCATION AND SPHERE. Nashville, the seat of the University is conceded to be the educational center of the South. It is estimated that five thousand non-resident students, white and colored, gather at Nashville every year to pursue various courses of higher education. A large city, provided its dangers can be avoided, has peculiar advantages for advanced students in the way of better church privileges, lectures, concerts, and other accessories to culture. Roger Williams University, situated as it is, just at the city limits, within reach of the city when desirable, but remote enough to render practically harmless the usual "attractions" of a city, and with a great campus of thirty acres adjoining the magnificent campus of Vanderbilt University, affords an ideal place in which to pursue a course of successful study. There are 15 000 colored Baptists in Tennessee, and as many more in the territory contiguous. All within easy reach of this great educational center. If the Baptists of Tennessee and the adjoining states are alive to the advantages of education; and alive to their responsibility to their children in this respect; even alive to the advantage of educating their children under trained teachers of their own faith in order to fit them for the largest usefulness in the Baptist churches of the future—their University, already large and flourishing, would be obliged to double its capacity and lies teaching force. We predict for Roger Williams University this result in the near future. We predict for it a career as grand as the magnificent hosts of colored Baptists in Tennessee for whom it was founded, and whom it so ably represents. Parents and others who desire further information with regard to the institution, its terms, courses, etc., should write to the president, Rev. P. IB, Guernsey, A. M., Nashville, Tenn. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Base Ball for Season 1900. The prospects for a good base ball team of Howard University this season are good notwithstanding the fact that several of the best players of last year team will not be in the game this year. Many new men have entered and among them is some very excellent material. Captain Bundy has had his men out since March the first and has he thinks the strongest team that has ever represented Howard upon the diamond. This will be joyful news to all the friends of Howard and lovers of the national game because the Franklin and Marshall College team of Lancaster, Pa. will cross bats with the local boys on Saturday April 14, and this team comes almost fresh from a victory over the Boston League Team. If Howard succeeds in making a good showing aga nst this strong aggregation she may justly lay claim to a place among the big colleges in athletics. Should the local boys meet defeat in this game they still have an opportunity to redeem them selves on Easter Monday April 16th when the strong team from Yale Law School will play upon the university campus. This will be the third time these teams have met and though Howard lost both games she made an excellent showing in last year's game, the game being Howard's until the last inning. All who wish to see good ball playing will do well to take in these games. The first on Saturday April 14th, at 2:30 p. m., and the second on Monday April 16th at the same hour. The admission is 25 cents for each game. Ladies accompanied by gentlemen are admitted free of charge. GEO. H. DEREEF, Manager. The Big Musical Festival. Not only are the eyes of the local public turned towards the approaching Second Annual Musical Festival for June 8th next—but many from other cities, far and near, have written to leader Hoffman for reserved seats and delegations from Boston. New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore will be in attendance. The Big Festival this season is destined to be a national event, and it is fitting therefore that the nations capital should take the lead in all great movements looking to the higher development of our people's softer graces—the artistic sense. The Congressional Lyceum. At 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Odd Fellows Hall, the Congressional Lyceum's gold medal will be presented to the successful contestant in the recent public debate. As the judges were instructed to return a sealed "verdict" no one will know who the successful debater is until the envelope is opened before the audience tomorrow by Mr. W. C. Martin president of the Lyceum and his name announced. After the exercises incident to the presentation of the medal, the following question will be open for general discussion. Subject:—Resolved "That an Intelligent Division of the Negro Vote would Materially Improve the Political Status of the Race." Special music by Mrs. Felder cornetist and Miss Blanche I. Coleman. A NOTED TAMMANY LEADER'S WORDS ABOUT PERUNA, THE IDEAL SPRING REMEDY. J. CONGRESSMAN AMOS J. CUMMINGS, OF NEW YORK. NEW YORK, Oct. 11th, 1898. Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen—Pe-ru-na is good for caterrh. I have tried it and know it. It relieved me immensely on my trip to Cuba, and I always have a bottle in reserve. Since my return I have not suffered from caterrh, but if I do I shall use Pe-ru-na again. 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Steketee. Pe-ru-na is an ideal spring remedy. It strengthens, quiets, it restores appetite, helps digestion, and builds up weak nerves. For free book address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Customer (coming from bargain counter.) Help! my leq is broken. Fleorwalker—You will find the erutch department, sir, on the fourth floor, in the rear---Judge, and Cooper, the merchant tailor just across from the 6th street depot, at 493 Mo. avenue where he is daily turning out some of the nobblestuits "that ever happened." --- BIG NIGHT AT BETHEL. Superintendent Powell Talks Most Eloquently on Education—The Paper Discussed by Messrs. Hilyer, Miller and Others. Progressive education was discussed before Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday night April 8rd by Hon. William B. Powell, Superintendent of the Public Schools of the District of Columbia. Mr. Powell began his address by making comparisons between the old school system and the one which now J. SUPT. WILLIAM B. POWELL. obtains in this community. The onward march of civilization with its many and varied improvements was depicted in eloquent language. The progress of the "Yankee" system of doing things over the European was illustrated by an incident which the speaker observed while in England sometime ago. In Kent they use two horses to a plow, tandem, with a man to lead the first horse and another to hold the plow; two men and two horses plow one furrow. In America two horses are hitched side by side to a gang plow, one man rides the plow and three furrows are plowed. The difference in the saving of one man and two furrows places England fifty years behind America. This progress is shown in the educational system. The philosophy of teaching was most interestingly portrayed and the prize system was mildly denounced. The speaker declared that the noblest qualities of a boy or girl are not developed by appealing to them to beat somebody either by the proffer of a prize or credit marks. The standard of excellence should be based upon the pupil's desire to learn for the sake of knowing something and not because he beat someone. The dull boy was dealt with in a most interesting manner. The question of how to make him like school and like study was ably discussed. The old method of teaching about things where no object lessons were given was compared to the new method, placing the child in touch with things to study and handle and then read about them. The works of the kindergarten was most interestingly spoken of. The present system as compared to the old was like the old one horse mill compared to the great flour manufactories of the West. The manual training system was also spoken of showing that the idea was to get the boy to work for the sake of getting knowledge thereby causing him to love labor. The speaker of the evening was folowed by Mr. A. F. Hilyer, who spoke of matters which came under his ob servation pertaining to the new school system as compared with his own education. Prof. Kelly Miller stated that the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. new system was progressive while the old system was conservative; that instead of the two working in opposition to each other they simply worked at right angles; that for the radical reformer or progressionist to demand the first does not mean the latter is wholly worthless. Prof. Miller said that he was opposed to the system of marking pupils according to a fixed standard of perfection. That a pupil should be measured by himself; that if he did the best he could he should be marked perfect and if he only did half as well as he could then he should receive only half credit. The motion for a vote of thanks was made by Mr. W. L. Joiner. Mr. Robert J Harlan recited Rudyard Kipling's poem "The Blind Begger" with piano accompaniment, by Mrs. E D. Williston. 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SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all care. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. THE EL CANEY CAFE A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plan, lunches, ice Cream and Soft Drinks a special. Furnished rogues 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 Smoking and Reading Rooms also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Meau a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N. Anderson, I. J. Edwards, Props. FAT FOLKS REDUCED 15 to 25 pounds per month. MARRIED; no starving 70 years' experience. BOOK FREE. Address DR. SNYDEE, A, 907 Broadway, New York, N. Y. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Karl Xander Fine Wines and Liquors Importer, Rectifier and Whole- sale Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventh Street Northwest Washington, D.C. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETAIL CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year COURT SALOON. 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 unwashed. Both he sells at $1 gallon, 50c the half gallon. Ohr. Xander's Rye Whiskies at 75c 50c and in the full quart, are free from final poison of some age, kept in heated storage, and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally so his Breeders' Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them reverence a headache. He has an array of ever so many standards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his cellars and warehouse. Remember the Number 909. Nobranch houses THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Ever Made for the Hair. Look at this then at this BEEF MARROW HAIR POMADE A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING Nothing equal to it. Positively he very best preparation on the market for straightening, in vigorating and beauti- fying the hair. You will find after using it a short time that it excels any thing you ever tried. Absolutely tree 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 pre- vents the hair from breaking off and falling out. 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That Chase and Jones will be seated in the Philadelphia convention. That Prof. W. E. B. Du Bois "heard something" while here last week. That a complimentary dinner to President R. W. Thompson is under way. That J. Milton Turner and Chairman James K. Jones understand each other. That alternate delegate Lucius H. Peterson is to have a substantial testimonial. That Mr. Arthur Lynch's vicinity is permeated with a strong odor of orange blossoms. That Sam Lucas easily retains his place as dean of Afro-American comedians. That Captain Perry is saving his new suit until the rime comes to move on to Philadelphia. That General Joe Wheeler ought to make up his mind just what office he would like to have. That Ex Senator T. T. Allain is to be handsomely "fixed" after the Philadelphia convention. That Col. W. A. Pledger has recovered his "mariners eye" and is getting in sight of land. That manager Rapley and manager Chase will never meet in heaven—be cause the latter will not be there. That the teachers who gave damaging testimony are to be protected from any attempt at underhand punishment. That Lawyer Thomas L. Jones is scheduled for another dash for Congress in Virginia's old fourth district. That whatever Congress decides as to our schools, Prof. Robert H. Terrell will have the call for the head of the table. That Mr. John T. Haskins is to be the next president of the Young People's Union of the Second Baptist church. That W. H. Thomas is to put a beat on the river this summer to be controlled exclusively by colored capitalists. That General Robert Smalls is to be granted that long-loooked for $5,000 for his great heroism on board the Planter. That appointment clerk J. W. Langley, the popular Kentuckian would make an exceptionally useful member of Congress. That arrangements are being made for securing the Grand Opera House for the annual commencement of the high school. That Booker T. Washington's forthcoming pronunciamento looking to racial improvement will be indorsed by every Negro in the country. That Ex-Senator John P. Green is master of four language—French, Latin, Greek and English, and two poofessions—law and politics. That Rev. George W. Lee and Dr. Robert Reyburn claim to be the only bona fide, simon pure District delegates to the republican national convention. That Col. Perry Carson is having a large-sized hammer constructed, and is inquiring into the resisting powers of the convention hall door at Philadelphia. That Register Judson W. Lyons is preparing to do the work of his life in the coming campaign, and everybody knows him as a most effective and convincing orator. That J. Milton Turner's mission East is to look up the shoes once worn by the lamented C. H. J. Taylor with a view of having them half-soled and heeled for use in the impending campaign. That the national conventions of all parties are to be appealed to by the District Afro-Americad Council to incorporate in their platforms a plank favorable of suffrage in the District of Columbia. That Recorder H, P. Cheatham has made more direct appointments of colored men and women than any other Negro living, besides contributing to the success of hundreds of others who have landed elsewhere. That Rev. W. J. Howard at the head of a procession of Washington's 90,000 Afro-Americans, on the way to the capitol, would be a sight not surpassed in picturesque quality since the march of the famous army that John saw. You can dress your hair in the latest fashionable style easily and safely with the original Ozonized Ox Marrow, (copyrighted) as it is perfectly harmless and never fails to make kinky hair straight pliable and beautiful. Imitations won't do it. Be sure you get the genuine. Sold over forty years. 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C. Manager. Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Unredeemed Pledges For Sale. W. H BUTLER PAINTS OILS Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS HELP WANTED. WANTED-A pants maker. (oilored,) but must have a fair knowledge of the Tailoring Trade. Good chance for right man, must be sober. Everything furnished-board, lodging and washing. State wages expected. Write at once to E. A. Grigsby, Box 85 Scranton, Miss. WANTED-An educated young woman who understands proof reading and newspaper writing. Experience not necessary. Address "C" care of The Colored American office, giving name, address and experience, if any. AGENTS WANTED. Agents Wanted Enclose 20 stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $160 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. WANTED—An active young man as collector. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. AGENTS Wanted in every neighborhood to take orders and deliver the beautiful historical Souvenir Portrait Group of the officers of the 3rd North Carolina, U. S. V. Infantry in the war with Spain, the first Negro regiment ever organized and entirely officered by colored men. It is beautiful and interesting. Sells at sight. Price $1. 50 per cent to agents. Shrewd, energetic agents are making from $2.50 to $5.00 a day. Send a dollar for sample to canvass with and begin at once. Until further notice address Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood, Publisher, 419 9th street Augusta, Ga. CATERESS. MRS. LUCY F. MORRIS, Caterress 1121 19th street, northwest, Boarding and Lodging. Rooms with modern improvements. Transient board a specialty. MISGELLANEOUS. TO LET—Good sized, unfurnished room to right party. Conveniently located on Sprnee street Le Droit Park. Terms reasonable. Address R. W. T. Daily Record office. THE LEADING RACE JOURNAL IS THE GEORGIA REPUBLICAN. A real live Negro weekly newspaper, published every Saturday morning, at two dollars a year. It is recognized as the leading Negro newspaper in the south. In many respects it is the most interesting Negro journal that has yet been published. Every colored man, woman and child should read it every week. It is considered an authority on all subjects of the day, especially in political matters. A straightout, reliable, republican newspaper, and has a citer tage among all classes. Subscription two dollars a year, cash in advance. Send in orders now, payable to J. W. Wimbish, La Grange, Ga. An educated man who is married, and who means business and who has a little capital will do well to correspond with "C" care of The Colored American office. A good investment for the right person FOR SALE. A horse and carriage, with harness and license. This team is for public use and can be had for the small sum of $65 This bargain is offered for the want and use of the money and must be sold. Call at 1202 16th street nw. DO YOU KNOW that you can get your organ or piano cleaned, polished and tuned so that it will look like a new one? You can at a very small expense—from $1.50 to $3.00. The work will be guaranteed or no pay. Call or send postal to 1202 16th street nw. FOR SALE, A Fine Building Lot at Hyattsville Station. Can be bought for $145. Adjoining lots are held for $200 and $250. This offer is for want of ready cash. Bear in mind that the electric cars run direct to Hyattsville. See owner at 1202 16th street nw. Tobacco, Pipes, Cigarettes. J. W. BARKLEY, Prop., ...CAPITOL HILL... POOL PARLOR, Finest equipped billiard room in the city. Everything Strictly First Class. 639 Pennsylvania Avenue, S. E. Billiards Pool, Fine Cigars. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and 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. Death death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semi-annually, January and July. The most monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or 1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. THE DINING ROOM View in The Dining Room, Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. HARRIS' NEW BLOOD TONIC Immure Blood, Rheumatism, Liver and Kidney Complaints, Bolls Pimples, Ring Worms, Tetter, and Humors of Serofulous Diseases. It removes the causes producing Itching, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Headache, Neuralgia, Biliousness, Indigestion, Constipation, Exhaustion and Tired Feeling This preparation contains the most valuable Blood Purifiers known to Medical Science, and its use will convince you that it has no equal. Strictly Pure and Highly Concentrated 3. THE REGALLA. This Department furnishes all Regalla that is worn by the members of the Order. 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Prepared only by HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY, 3rd and F Street, S. W., Wash., D. C. R. L. Elliott Up-To-Date Groceries. Fresh Meats of all kinds. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Money saved by dealing at this Store. 4TH AND O ST.N.W SUMMER RESORTS me, and the good times are also here. There isomer by the intelligent and well to do man with its usual enterprise solicits the and property holders who desire to your cards and rates that those who wish one may know where to go and what the use cards for the season is $500 or $200 in your cards and the amount you desire be sent free during the life of your advert- The Summer season is about here, and the good times are also here. There will be lots of money spent this summer by the intelligent and well to do classes at resorts. The Colored American with its usual enterprise solicits the announcements of all hotels, cottages and property holders who desire to entertain summer visitors. Send us your cards and rates that those who wish to spend a few weeks away from home may know where to go and what the rates will be. Our price for printing these cards for the season is $5.00 or $2.00 per month. Terms in advance. Send your cards and the amount you desire to spend. The Colored American will be sent free during the life of your advertisement. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock, a 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 policles, 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 policles 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. HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE Lawnside. N.J. in which furnishes one with a magnificent which is a wide sheet of water giving fishing or fishing. IN TERRACE. from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn-utrietly first class. The Bed Rooms areences. 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 tea miles. At the base of which is a wide sheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. 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. is on the Whitehouse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and alty with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMITH, Snow Hill, N. J. Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. Remember the date! Friday evening June 8, 1900. Hoffman's second annual musical festival. Hear the grand chorus, the famous band, the select orchestra Sousa's new march, "The Man Behind the Gun" as played by Hoffman's band will be worth the price of admission alone. LIQUORS AND SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street. Northwest ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving' Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING. WASHINGTON, D.C. The Summer season is about here, will be lots of money spent this summer classes at resorts. The Colored American announcements of all hotels, cottages entertain summer visitors. Send us you to spend a few weeks away from home rates will be. Our price for printing these per month. Terms in advance Send to spend. The Colored American will be isement. 1900 This Hotel is situated on an elevation sent view for tea miles. At the base of wample opportunity to those fond of sailing WOODLAWN is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles fside daily. The service at the Hotel is su large and airy with all modern convenien 35 feet front and is surrounded with a be For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMIT Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. 1 - FOR - ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and 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 90 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. Slick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The annual monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or 10 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way reloicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) A 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 installations. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly; 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance each year. 3. THE REGALLA. This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. B and E Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class Policies are as follows: CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 43 45 to 50 years. 3 25 140 00 6 65 1 60 50 to 55 years. 8 25 115 00 6 65 1 60 55 to 60 years. 8 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 9 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years..... $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 35 years..... 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years..... 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years..... 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 35 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock and two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the membership, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. !5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. THE HIVE The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March. 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1888, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1893 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 123 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $164,000. Buildings leased, 12. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Bichmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. THE CLASSROOM View in the Library, Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. A YOUNG LIFE ENDED. The Demise of Mrs. Lilian Gertrude Tignor.—Tokens. The funeral services of Mrs. Lilian Gettrade Stewarts Tignor, wife of Dr William L. Tignor, were held Sunday, April 8, at one o'clock p. m., at the Zion Baptist Church, F street, south west. Long before the hour stated, the spacious church was crowded to its utmost capacity, the incidents and grandeur of the occasion being equalled only by those which attended the funeral of the former pastor of the church, Rev. Gibbons. This noble young woman had a remarkable career, a life of only 28 years, during which she endeared her self in the hearts of all with whom she came in contact. Born in King George County, Va., in 1872, her family came to Washington when she was but five years of age. She attended the public schools of the District, completing the High and Normal in 1891. She entered immediately upon her vocation as a teacher in our schools and consciously labored as such until June, 1897, when she was married to Dr. William L. Tignor, with whom she lived happily until her death; one little girl blessing the union. She was a dutiful daughter, a loving wife and a tender mother. She died April 4, at 9 p. m. and leaves to mourn their loss a loving mother, a devoted husband, a little daughter and host of friends. Her funeral exercises were marked by the following incidents: Resolutions adopted by the Zion Baptist Sunday School, in which she served as pupil, teacher and secretary; commenting on her virtues, also setting apart some day in the near future for the purpose of holding a memorial service, at which the true value of such a noble woman may be more fully rehearsed. Resolutions adopted by her Sunday School class, the normal class of the school, referring to her as their beloved teacher, ever pointing them upward and onward, and attributing much of their success in life to her individual efforts. Resolutions adopted by Cleopatra Household of Ruth, G. U. O. O. F. in which she labored from its beginning and until her health prevented her attending its callings. Resolutions from the Young People's Dramatic Club, which organization she founded and served as directress for several years. In this she was associated with the late lamented Arena Edna Brooks, and with the passing of these two young ladies it is feared the club has been reendered inert forever. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir, also the solo "Abide With Me," by Miss Louise Hamer. Her life and character was portrayed by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Howard; also aide remarks by Rev. W. H. Brooks of the 10th St. Baptist church, Rev. C. W. Lane of the Israel C. M. E. church and Rev. Wm. Gibbons of the Mt Carmel Baptist church, all speaking of her Christian fortitude and strong belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, and admonishing with others to emulate her noble example. The services concluded with singing by the Sunday school. At THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. Harmony cemetery the burial ceremony of the Houseold of Ruth was performed in the chapel. The pall bearers were: Messrs James Johnson, J. T. Beason, R. J. Dickey, W. G. Weaver, C. B. Walker and Wm. H. Wells. Many floral tributes, tokens of esteem in which the deceased was held. Some of which were: Class of 1890 High School, calla lillies; Mrs. H. G. Forsburg, white roses; Miss B. Brown, white roses; Mrs. M E. Tucker, Easter lillies; Miss Naomi Robinson, white carnations; Misses Hattie and Annie Saunders, palm leaves and pink roses; Cleopatra H. of R calla lillies; Mrs. Jennie McGee, lily and roses; Sunday school class, pink roses; Misses Mamie Brooks and Eva Grimshaw, lilies and pink carnations; Ambush school wreath; Zion Baptist Sunday school, gates ajar; Clerks, City Post Office, Lyre; Pythagoras Lodge of Masons, broken wheel; Mr. Wm. D Jarvis, red roses; Mr. Robert J. Dickey roses; Miss A. T. Brown, wreath of ivy braves and roses; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hewlett, sheath of wheat and roses; Young People's Dramatic Club, cross; Miss Ida Manning red rose; Mrs. Alice Quivers, pink hyacinths; Miss Lilly Lacy, heart; Mrs. W. A. Lucas, hyacinths and pink roses; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. 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He is secretary of the famous Blaine Invincibles. Dr. Colbert intends to issue a daily, reporting the proceedings of that great body. He is non-committal on the subject of the Bishopric. Cupid seems to be getting ready to lead a school teacher of 11th street northwest, to the altar with a school teacher of the county schools. The delegates of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference are solid for Rev. H. T. Johnson for Bishop, and Editor John H. Murphy for secretary of the Sunday School Union. Good! Hon. John H. Hannon still abideth in the soil of tumultuous North Carolina. His place at the Recorder's office is being temporarily filled by Mr. Daniel Lawson Brooks. The Acellan Mandolin and Guitar Club have received a number of urgent requests to give a concert in Baltimore during the Easter holidays. They are preparing for a pleasant surprise very soon. Dr. F. J. Shadd's Dental Department is doing efficient service for the people at Freedmen's Hospital. Only experts are allowed to wait on customers, and their only charge is the cost of the materials used. Hours 2 to 5, every afternoon. Mr. Samuel E. Lacy, of the Recorder's office, is to make his debut as an orator early in May, appearing before the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mr. Lacy is well posted upon current events and their relation to the progress of the race. Music critics all over the world admit that when Dudley Buck attaches his name to a chorus it is both difficult and beautiful. One of his most difficult compositions will be rendered at the 19th street Baptist Church on Easter Sunday evening. Those who are going to the Song Service at the 19th street Baptist Church on Easter, will realize a wonderful improvement in the chorus work since Mr. Benjamin Washington assumed charge. Several choruses will be sung for the first time in this city. The annual commencement of the Freedmen's Hospital class of Trained Nurses will be held May 9th. Dr. A M. Curtis is very proud of the capabilities and personnel of this class and a fine entertainment is promised on the evening they make their bow to the public. Prof. Kelly Miller, Howard University's erudite mathematician, has exerted a potent influence in securing some very encouraging and helpful COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. provisions in the school clause of the District appropriation bill. Whether the Negro superintendent can be saved is still a matter of doubt, but it is conceded that if two assistants are provided for, one will be a colored man, and the race will get two representatives out of seven on the Board of Education. Relatives of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe have made Mrs. Mary Church Terrell a gift of a finely-executed marble bust of the distinguished authoress of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." It is a magnificent testimonial of their appreciation of Mrs. Terrell's great worth and energetic service to humanity. And it goes without the saying that Mrs. Terrell prizes the gift very highly. Mr. John W. Thompson, Treasurer of the National Afro-American Council, and a prominent citizen of Rochester, N. Y., is spending a few days in the city. In addition to his work as a member of the National Afro-American Council he is also a lawyer by a profession and does a large amount of legal work. He has many friends in this section who went out of their way to make it pleasant for him during his stay here. Dr. H. H. C. Astwood, editor of The Defender, Bryn Mawr, Pa., was in the city a few days this week. Mr. Astwood is a candidate for the editorship of The Christian Recorder, and is backed by a host of delegates who will attend the Quadrennial Conference at Columbus, Ohio, in May. Mr. Astwood has served as Consul to Port au Prince and in many capacities and is an able man in every way. As a journalist he has been a success and represents the "old guard" beginning his career as he did in the early sixties when P. B. S. Pinchback was Lieutenant-Governor and Senator of Louisiana. No man deserves more at the hands of the people generally and of the A. M. E-Church in particular than Mr. Astwood. The Colored American would be glad to see him made editor of The Christian Recorder should the good fortune come to Rev. H. T. Johnson to be made a Bishop, Mr. James A. Peck goes to New York this week on business. In June he expects to open for the summer the establishment on the Conduit Road once known as "Brown's Inn," changing the name to "Peck's Palace." FREE BLOOD CURE. An Offer Proving Faith to Sufferers. Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Painful Swellings, Effects of Blood Poison, Persistent Eruptions, that refuse to heal under ordinary treatment are quickly cured by B. B. B. 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FREE SOAP CO. 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, cents, regular retail price, 75 cents. This off- by druggists below at their shops on 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, 2 bottles, $1.50. TRY AT ONCE DR. HAY'S HAIR Refuse Substitutes. Dealers Make It Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w. EVANS, 988 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 19 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G BODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e. SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTG & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th a Ests. s. e.; TSOHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. BRAUCE, 80th and M sts. n. w.; BRON and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BRO., 823 F Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14th st., Hurl & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts., n. w.; P HAP Offer Drawing list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED house for Hair, Scalp, Complexion, Bath and Toilet, both for 50 cents. This offer is good once only to same family. Redeemed for shops only, or by LONDON SUPPLY CO. press prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH AND HARFINA SOAP. Makers Make More Profit on Inferior Preparations. DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH & HARFINA SOAP at then stores only: th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w. NIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON th and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE- ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE. 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT MANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w. MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w. TITTS, 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 13th st. 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., Hurlebaush, 14th & V sts., n. w., McGlue, 4th s., n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 237 H st. n. e. FREE SOAP offer and take to any druggist on following list, and he will give you a large bottle of DR. HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH and a 250 cake of DR. HAY'S HARFINA MEDICATED SOAP, the best soap you can use for Hair, Scalp, Complenion, 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 CC 853 Broadway, New York, by express prepaid, on receipt of 60 cents and this advertisement 3 bottles, 81.50. Following druggists supply HAY'S HAIR-HEALTH HARFINA SOAP at then stores only; WILLIAMS and CO., 600 9th st. n. w.; STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. n. w EVANS, 988 F st. n. w.; DANIELS, 1900 14th st. cor. T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w.; MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w.; SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE-SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w; GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER & AFFLEUK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & CO., 14th and P sts. n. w MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E sts. s. e.; TSOHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st.; CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM Penn. ave and 13th st.; BRACE, 80th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROSS, 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st. s.e. Reimsburg & Ellott, 1608 14th st., Hurleashh, 14th & V sts. n. w.; McGlue, 4th and L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 287 H st. n. e. $1.00----ONLY----$1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ```markdown ``` By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous "School History of the CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the America The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt and man of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers. Gomez, Miss Olseros, and the Culair Women Cavarry.—The Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Sumbar—"Eddie" Fa outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washing Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury wh money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reads toe and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters nila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilizati Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the mand of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world Little." Mailed Free. Author of the Famous "School History of the N INS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by the Money, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at which knocked over the block house and saved the Ro- colored soldier who was first to raise the American fli- ght tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt and many of soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—An- gress Olseros, and the Cuban Women Cavailor.—The Negro Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Funber—"Eddie" Savoy, the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who he make it good. Image Brimful of New and Interesting Reading of the engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the K A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a brief sketch of the Phillipinos and their civilization. Time Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the N all the American Army, who said the fighting of the co- was "without a parallel in the history of the world." us "School History of the Negro Race." At the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Itagio.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill- ey, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maclo, sultar Women Cavay.—The Negro Pymasters in the Lawrence Sunber—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle San's new and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half- tier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American MAGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Ma- Philippinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- y, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while dring 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 Olsen, and the Culbar Women Cavail.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Funker—"Eddie" Favoy, the colored man who outwittec the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half-tone 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 Phillipinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy E. A. JOE Corner West and Lenoir Streets, CHARLES FISCHER, percentage. Send for copy of book and Agent E. A. JOHNSON West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON eets, Raleigh North Carolina. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. 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IF YOUR HAIR IS FAILING OUT, BREAKING OR FADING, TRY NEW. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. EDITOR ADAMS ELECTED. Lawyer Barnett in a Great Legal Battle Items on the Events. Chicago, Ills., Special.—One of the best papers read before the Men's Sunday Forum was that presented last Sunday afternoon by Mr. Louise B. Anderson, Assistant County Attorney, on the subject, "Encroachments by Southern Legislation on the 14th and 16th Amendments." Mr. Anderson suc- J. CYBUS FIELD ADAMS. ceeded in condensing into an half hour's talk all the information concerning the methods used by South Carolina and Mississippi in eliminating the Negro vote, and was equally successful in giving an outline of the decisions of the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of these acts. Mr. Anderson's conclusion was that there is but poor chance that the Supreme Court will ever decide any of these questions squarely in favor of the Negroes's manhood, the 14th and 16th Amendments to the contrary notwithstanding. Mr. Cyrus Fields Adams, editor of the Appeal, was elected clerk of the town of South Chicago last Tuesday at the Municipal election, Mr. Adams had cards out among the people in every language, and announced that he could speak French, Swedish German, Italian, and English. The salary of the office is about $3500.00. State's Attorney Charles S. Deneen last week gave Mr. F. L. Barnett charge of the famous Dreyer case before Judge Dunne, Dreyer is the man who was convicted three times of withholding $318,000 from the West Park Board; having been sentenced to the penitentiary, his attorneys, the very best in this State, brought habeas corpus proceedings for his release. Judge Dunne has not as yet given his decision, but it was a great compliment to Mr. Barnett's abilities that a case of such importance was trusted to him alone. It is also rumored in political circles here that Mr. Barnett will again preside over the National Afro-American Bureau of the republican campaign committee. Mr. Barnett does not know anything about it; but others who have been to Washington are saying that it is so. Rev. R. C. Ransom of Bethel church, Presiding Elder George W. Gaines, Rev. A. J. Carey, of Quinn chapel and Presiding Elder Jason Bundy of the St. Paul District, have been chosen to represent the Chicago District in the General Conference of the A. M. E. church at Columbus next month. Last Sunday, the Grace Presbyterian Visitor made its first appearance. It is published by Mr. Stuart D. Fowler, one of that church's most active workers, and gives a fund of information about its affairs. It will be issued monthly. Mr. Fowler used to live in Washington where he still has a host of friends. Quite a breeze was created in church circles here by an article in the Broad Ax this week, attacking the Bishop of the colored churches. The Broad Ax dencunces certain Bishops and preachers for prostituting their high offices to furthering the interest of the republican party. It is customary here to hold political meetings in the churches, Bethel and Quinn chapel being particular offenders in this regard. It is needless to say that the Broad Ax is democratic. A. B. GEORGE. THE AMERICAN LYNCH LAW. Blind Tom Out In New Jersey—News Notes. Princeton, N.J., Special.—"The American Lynch Law" on canvas was exhibited in the Mt. Pisgah A. M. B. church, Tuesday evening April 3rd. Its the best that has been in the town inside of ten years. Everybody was delighted and they all regretted that he could not show the man on the burning log. The members of the Mt. Pisgah church are making strenious efforts to raise their pastors salary. The wonderful Blind Tom was here the first week in March and drew a large crowd at the Bright Hope Baptist church. This church is certainly a credit to our race. It was erected by a builder from Paschalville, Pa. He was a colored man and he employed colored carpenters. The masons were mostly Italians, and they went to work with this boss mason as apprentice boys and still remained after learning their trade with this boss mason who is also colored. The church was built mostly by our colored brother, except the tin work and the state roof, which was done by white men. Blind Tom played at the University Hall on the 20th of March, and there was a cheerful audience of colored and white people, and they all enjoyed hearing him. The Paul Lawrence Dunbar's Protective League meets Wednesday evening 4th ult. at Bright Hope Baptist church. The Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. church has been honored by having two delegates to the General Conference which meets in Ohio next month. Rev. H. H. Pinokey and R. E. Hall will represent A. M. E. church. Election of Cfficers At the annual meeting of the Metropolitan A. M. E. S. S. Board on last Friday evening the following officers were elected: Dr. W. H. Conner, Supt.; Miss J. R. Bush, 1st Asst. Supt.; Mr. R. W. Turner, 2d Asst. Supt.; Misses E, R. Clark and Addie Hall, Secretaries; Miss E. V. George, Treasurer; Mr. E. H. Hunter, Librarian, with Miss M. E. Beckett, Mrs. W. B. Dandridge, Messrs. Roland Johnson and Roscoe Orme, Assts.; Misses Anna Charity and Mamie Chase, Pianists; Miss Lottie R. Crusor, Supt. of Primary Dept. The following Library Reading Committee was appointed: Mrs. Fannie Simms, Misses Emma Patterson, E. R. Clark, L. R. Sinclair and Mrs. Mollie Lewis. Mr. Harry D. Nash conducts a most up to date wine and liquor establishment at the corner of 6th and K streets, s. w. He counts his friends by the score. That he is a friend to the colored people of his section was shown last week when he took a day off from his business to investigate and straighten out charges brought against a young colored man in his employ whom he tho ught was unjustly accused and arrested. The young man was acquitted. A. H. Gives the names of dead and living friends tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, tell you right off. He is thoroughly incursed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years' practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fall. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through hip are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again, poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret tha will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, shipper builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to hit at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2087 Atlantic Avenue. 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SHEA'S Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Dermatitis, Catarrh, Dropys, Pies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No tripping with human life, Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solidified to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, look of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. 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DR SHEA THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. OZONO IS KING OF ALL PREPARATIONS. OZONO IS KING OF ALL PREPARATIONS. BEFORE. AFTER. To The COLORED PEOPLE of AMERICA RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straight reers now being offered on the market, and knowing to a certainty that most of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight forward statement to the colored people of America, through its paper, THE COL CRED AMERICAN. In the year of 1871 our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or pushed to any extent until 1875 whe it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND STRAIGHT soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY RICHMOND, VA. AFTER causes a new growth to grow on the baldest head. Now when ever a genuine crille appears on the market there are always a lot of people who imitate and make capital out of the merit of other peoples goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous scaled hair glowers and straighteners were put on the market. Of course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money provided you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to all we claim for them? Ozono will positively take kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Curly, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying, running scalp diseases, Eczema, Pimples Landruff, Itch, etc. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and beautiful as an April morning. 10,000 people BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG. CO. RICHMOND, VA. AFTER are to-day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have thousands of testin onials we've not space to publish. Rev. B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page, Blacksburg Va. writes: Your preparation has proven true to all you claim for it. The Price of OZONO is 50 cents a box. It takes from three to four boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make this liberal offer for a limited time only. Cut out this coupon and send it to us with $1.00 and we will forward to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electric Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and cures all skin diseases. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—natures great beautifier, removes wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and all facial blemishes, and to prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti Oder. A positive cure for Sore Throat, all forms Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all Smells and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, Etc. Cut out and mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this grand Combination Offer, as this opportunity will not occur again. A coupon is attached to this advertisement and those who have any doubt may convince themselves by filling it out and by sending one dollar as a trial. The Manager of The Colored American will hold himself responsible for any failure on the part of The Boston Chemical Company to live up to its contract. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 411 NORTH 23RD STREET. ...RICHMOND, VIRGINIA... I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which send me the following goods at once: 4-[FOUR] Large Boxes“Ozono” Hair Grower and Hair Straightener. 1-[ONE] Large Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner. 1-[ONE] Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 1-[ONE] Lage Package Anti-Odon. My Name is Name. House No. Street. City County State. BEFORE. AFTER BEFORE AFTER ```markdown ``` BEFORE. AFTER. BEFORE AFTER