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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E church an- nounces a ‘star’? Concert for May 4. Senator W. EB. 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 Ceneus Bureau. Prof. Hebert H. Terrell and Dr. C. B. Purvis are administering the estate of the estate of the late F. G, Barbe: does. Mrs. Jennie E. Douglass, of 1164 21st street has recovered from quite # seri" ous illness much to the gratification of a host of friends. Potomac Lodge, No. 992, G. U, O. ef O. F., will give their 35th annivetsary reception next Thutsday evening at Odd Fellows’ Hail. The Webster, Sheppard ard Lucas Amateur Concert Company gave a weil attended concert and bali last ‘Thurs: day evening in Alexandria, Rev. J. b. MceGoy, of Charleston, S. G., preached at the Second Baptist ehureh last Sunday morning, and made an excellent impression, The congregation of Asbury M. E. eburch is delighted over the return of that magnetic orator and projound theologian, Rev. I. L. Thomas. The fifteenth auniversary of the See- ond Baptist Lyceum will be appropri- ately celebrated Sunday, April, 22, A fine program is being arranged, Pret. J. W. Cremwell, principal of Banneker school, talked interestingly of the “Jim Crow Gar Law” last Sun- day before the Congressional Lyceum. Miss Lizzie Johnson, who has for sometime been the guest of Mrs. James Hunter, 2320 M street, northwest, left paareday tr her home in King George county, Virginia, Mr. Frederick Williams, whe came down from Boston with the Manufac: tures division of the Census Office Jast week, is a nephew of the Jate Frederick G. Barbodoes. Christian Union Lodge, No. 40, Good Samariisus, will eelebrate its third an- nivereary by giving an Easter and Emancipation reception Monday even’ img at Green’s Hall. The District Afro- American Couneil will elect officers on the first Monday evening im May. Former Governor P. 8B. 8. Pinchback is slated for a unani mous re-election. Mrs. Charles De Forrest of Jersey City, N. J., and Mies Mamie Little rage of New York city have been visit- ing friends here for the past week and having an cnjoyable time. Mrs. Henrieyta Marshall gave a Junch- eon on Wednesday to a party of ten in honer of her ceusm Miss Ella Ander- son, who has been playing here this week with the Big Sensation Qompany. If you would steer clear ofa eold, the grip or an attack ef pneumcnia er need @ spring tonie, take a few doses ‘of Harper or Wilson whiskies. They are sold at Naughion’s 1926 14th st., p. w. Miss Lena Holmes, a highly arcom: plished pianist, and cfficiates in that capacity for the 19th Street Baptist choir, is “substituting ’ tor Mies Lillian V. Green at the Second Bapti:t Ly- ecum. The wedding of Miss Lillian V. Green and Mr, Ear! Bryant is announced for Monday eyesing. Until further notice the bappy coupie will mske their home with the parents of the bride st 45 F street, northwest. The Sunday evening concerts at the | has drawn up a s{repg appeal to ~ presented to all of the National Con ventions of the great political pariies praying that suffrage be granted to th citizens of the District ef Columbsa. At4o’clook p. m., tomorrow Pro! Robert H. Terreil, Principal of the Hig! School will formerly present the Con gressional Lyeeum’s goid medal to 1b successful contestant in the public de bate recently held at Shilch Baptis church under the auspices of the Ly ceam. Mies Lillian Clayten Jewett, of Bos ton, leetured on “Lynching” Monda) evening to a large audienee at the See ond Baptist church. Quite # neat sun was realized for the Lilliaw Claytes Jewett dormitory to be erected in con- nection with the John Hay Industria Schoel, . Miss J. N. Sparcques, formerly o Washington, now of New York i: much improved from the treatment re- ceived for her eyes, and is able toresume her duties at dresemaking again, Mis: Sparcques ismaking a small paintivg which she hopes to have exhibited ai the Paris Exposition. Mr. John W. Thompson, a prominent lawyer of Rochester, N. Y., and treas urer of the National Afro American Council, was in the city Tuereday, the guest pf Editer T. Thomas Fortune. He met the geperal finance committe: of the Ceuncil Tuesvay evening at the residenee ef Prof. Jesee Lawson. The Coachnien’s Ball which is ex tensively adveriised to tage place on the evening of April 30 at the great Conventicn Hali wili be the mest spec tacular event of the kind ever given ix this city. The comwmittee is bard at work arranging a multitude of details and they expect to entertain anem mense crowd. They say the best ot order willbe preserved and objection ve characters will be rigidly exciud ed. Miss Retta B. Matthews assisted by Misses Marion Wheeler, Nettie Lange top, Gertrude Ryan, Oceana Brooks, Louise Harian and Mattie Heynolds will preside over a boeth of fancy arti- eles at the Bazaar to be held at 8t Luks’ Parish Hall during Basier week. ‘These young ladies earnestly sslieit the patronage of their many friends, Mr, W. L. Hawkins, an exception ally bright yong man from Milwaukee, Wie., has been premoted te the position ef typewritist in the appointment di vision of the Census Office, and is do: ing seme expert work in that line. Mr. Hawkins read law for two years with a leading Milwaukee firm and will con: tinue his studies here in the law de partment of Howard University. H- is the son of the late Bishep Hawkine of the Canadian braneh of the Method: ist Church, One of the prettiest weddings that bas ever taken place im this eity was tbat ef Miss Lulu Carrel], daughter of Mre. Fanny Carroll of 1801 8th st., and Mr. Richard W. Turner, assistant sup- aripntendent of the Sanday scheol of Metrepolitan A. M. E. ehureh, which took piace April 4th at the bride’s resi- dence. Rev. J. Albers Johnson per- fermed the ceremony which was wit- nessed by a large concourse of friends. The presents were numerous and ex tremely beautiful. The happy pair mut ireniae at 326 Elm street, ry Droit ark, The Dvorak Musical Society. The Dvorak Musical Society haye is Sued a very handsome card announc ing their initial appearance, present- ing the ‘‘Pirates of Penzance” (a bean tifal comic opera) with a cast of thirty- five of our best local amateur singers, accompauyed by string orchestra, and and preduced with scenic effect, at the | Academy of Music, Friday evening June 1, 1900. This is indeed an inno: vation which merits the hearty euppori ofthe community. Populer prices wi’l prevail, and the advance gale of seais will begin May 1, at the music store of Henry Whiie 929 Fstreet, norihwest, ct tickets (exchangeable) may be obtaincu from members of the company. —— The Junior Choir of the Metropolitan Baptist cburcb, sr. Samuel Hunter, chorister and Miss Henrietta Johnson, vrganist will render special Master music eleven a. m, i Sh aoe eet a ee ee eae nA SO Se ge ee D All Gloves Fitted to the hand and Kept in Repair for one Year. > 7 > } 7 Gloves [ > HD Ws > ; gfe gs or > ° Res | > oe’ a RT 7 wag >>») : be AG ) q , “Bale Se rime, S, ee We) ees Now Read aera a OME and mate your ‘elections early—while assortments ‘sre : comslete—tnus insuring your being fitted perfectiv—in the y style of g:iove you desiie. Nowhere else can you fird half the styles thar we earry—and our prices are always LO \ EX THAN ELSE ¥HEtE for the high-class goods that we import Sng manufacture, Prices range from $1 up. AsE to see our new ‘ Zanzara’’ Glove—made of fin- == est French kid, in aii shades, with three clasps, $] dd and faney stitching, price nee ec . MEN’s GLOVES.—Fine Kid and Suedes, $1 up. ‘‘Oadet” - sizes (-hort fingers,) $1.60. Re Gloves cleaned by Our New French Odorless Process. Satis: — Jation guaranteed. Majl orders a specialty. LOUVRE GLOVE (0., osir's | ey 9831 F Street. Storeo; en Saturdays till 9 p.m. PA ree BIN teh io Dat Ct Nt Pee Sle hs og SP aOR ae RG RROD EU i 8 al, Get a Carriage PcREDit| ceta de | Tf you haven't a Carriage or Go-Cart, you can get one here—and we won't add a pen- : ny to the price just because you prefer pay: ing for it as you can spare tke money— weekly or monthly. All the new spring ; styles are here; beauties at $10 and $12. Others for less—and more. The mattings areready, too, and it is well to bear in mind thatiwe cut them, fit them to your floor,and j tack them down, FREE. ‘There is no waste; you pay only for the actual number of yards received, MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, | ; 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, : Between H and I Streets. | Be oe a A tee 2 Sea Aa eee RS eee th Ae AC ide eae ia st ee | : OOOO GOOG DOOOO® 9OOHHOOHOO HOO OOS 06099509 056006'008 : When you tire of wearing those heavy 4 winter- weight Shoes, come in and select * > your choice from the many new spring ; Better than any styles that grace our shelves, And re y at $3.50 | member that in spite of the big advance ~ : in shoe leather : > ; Asgoodas many Regent Shoes | at $4.00 are $2.50 : » Equal som: : at $5.00 | And will remain at $2.50 no matter ‘ | what other manufacturers charge. The | > | Rew goods are of the same fine quality that ; | bas made Regent Shoes famous, and are | d | better and more carefully made than any | | we have shown yet. ' 5 ( : The Regent, 943 Pa. Ave. i a i a a a a mg : Afflicted 2 unfortunate suterers tom 5; ICLBU Private diseases, Blood Potson, ‘Youthful Krrers, Lost Vitality, Varicocele, ete, ] fu tend for Sworn Testimonials and Book FS co eee ete: F; THEEL M. D-, BES) G04 North Sixth St Philadelphis, WASP (Ps. Positively she only specialist {n the “aited States to gure even though the most ealebrated speo- lalists failed. Preah eases ured in 4 to 10 days Hours9-3,6-9! (c= E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno graphic work satisfactorily performeC at reasonable rates by the Misses Dor- sey, 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. 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Thomae { Keys, an able political jeader avd candidate for delegate from the Sixth Miserssippi district, ia post- master at Ocean Springs, that state, Our great and good friend, Hon. Ieaac H. Smith, of Newbern, writes that he is out of the race for Congress in the Second Disirict of North Caro: lina. “Goose neck Bill’? McDonald eeeme to have won out down in Texas. They appear ‘o mun pelities in (he Lone Star state afer toe fashion in which one Mra. Actsy once tan a tavern in that section—like fheol. Jobn E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) is no sleuch as a “*pronsoter.” Just look how the Timothy Woodruff vice presiden: tial boom caught on with the colored press! A prairie fire isn’t a circum- stance in comparison, Prof. Jesse Lawson, in a very timely card to the Daily Reeord, urges the ap‘ pointment of former Gov, P. B. 8. Pinchback, a8 District Commissioner. No better choice could be made. The place would honor the man and the man would honor the place. Prof. O. M, Weed, of St. Louis, has been appointed in the internal revenue collector’s effice, of that city. Prof. Wood is fine scholar and brilliant orator. Prof, Wood’s friedds say he would prove a logical cancidate for delegate to the mational convention. Mr. W. T. McKinney, superinten: dent of the Secend Baptist Sunday school, has been down in West Virginia fora few days, visiting Huntington, Charleston and other points. He says it will be Mr. White for governor, and that the outlook is bright for republi: cal success, Rey, E. K, Love, of Savannah, Ga., a preacher politician, is using some mighty vigorous English in the Bap- tist Truth these days, in denunciation of Rav. William Jefferson White, edi- tor of the Georgia Baptist, and Prof. R. R. Wright These gentlemen should pray for one another, and stay out of politics, S Friends of Hon. George H. White deny the report that has been circulat- ed to the effect that he had gone c1 would go to Ohio to live. Many anx ious inquiries have been made about it. They say Mr. White has not gone and hae no intention of leaving the State o! North Carolina to live in Ohio. Ever were he so disposed, his fsiende in Wasth Mensiima whn lawa him le « THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. amand Appointment Clerk Langley are doing the right thing by the com’ petent young men of the Bureau. Mr. Hall is being strongly urged for chief of the Afco'American Bureau of [lli- noise in the coming campaign and he ought to be given the place, having en* joyed a long and successful experience in the field of politics. ; The Hon. John H, Hannon is a rec- ord breaker in point of popularity in Halifax county, North Oarolina. Few men ever heve the honor of being elect: ed twice in oneday. Mr. Hannon was elected a member of the Executive Committee of Halifax township and later, when it Was announced that Mr. McM. 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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. ranges arcane 2 ebm eigenen eects et z Siveee- EM ea eeamneer Sy m4 Rote 8-1 epee ere ge cise SPR Ramee cn A NE apices ese sia Set epee Sees sevens sees ee . See et ce epee Tres oz apes Ee SR Sik B el ies) , pe we ee ¢ ees are | Ran sone Sa y pak be a: ot =? 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After a brief tarm of service in Cook Academy, Mr Guernsey waeeslicd'othe Beth Eden ehureh of New York City. and to the histeric First church of Owego. He ac cepted the latter call and served the cburea with great scceptance until called, ia September last, tothe presi deucy ef 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 serviee was greater in the university, and acted accordingly. ‘Thus far he has been meeting with the best ef success. He has been cordially welcomed by both white and colored Baptists, and is fast winning his way to their confidence and love. The uni versity is thoreughly organized and has the largest membership Known for seme years, It is earnestly hope that he will prove to be tae right man in the right place, LOCATION AND SPHERE, Nashville, the seat of the University is conceded t@ be the educational! een- terofthe South. Its eatimated that five thousand non-resident students, white and colored, gather at Nashville every year te pursue various eourses of higher edncatien. A large eity, pro vided its damgera can be aveided, has peealiar advantages for advanced stu dents in the way of better ehurch privi- leges, lectures, coneexts, and other ac- cestories to culture. Roger Williams University, situated as it is, just at the éity limits, within reach of the city wher desirable, but remote enough to tender practieally harmless tee usual “attractions” ef a city, and with a great camnus of thirty acres adjoining the magnificent campus ef Vanderbilt University, affords an ideal plaee in hich te pursue @ course of successful study, There are 15.000 eolored Baptists in Tenmersee, and es many more in the territery contiguous. All within easy Teach of this great educational center. itthe Baptists of Tennessee and the adjoining states are alive te the advan | tages of edneation; and alive to their Tespousibility to their children 1a this Tespeet: even alive to the advantage of educating their children under tramed teachers of their own faith in order to fit them forthe Jargest usefulness in the Baotist churches ef the future— their University, already large and flourishing, would be obliged to double its capacity and ies teaching force. We predict for Roger Williaws Uni- Veraity this result in the neat future. We predict for it a career a8 grand as the magnificent hosts of colered Bap- pats in Tennessee for whom it was ‘anded, and whom it so ably repre- sents, Parents and others who desire farth- ®t information with regard to the insti- lution, its terms, courses, ete., should Write to the president, Rey. P.iB, Guernsey, A, M., Nashville, Tenn, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.0. & Base Ball for Season 1900. The prospects for a goed base ball team of Howard U aiversity 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 's some very exeelisnt material. Captain Bundy has had his men out since March the first and has he thinks the strongest team that haa ever repre- sented Howard upon the diamend. This Will be joyful news to all the friepds of Howard and lovers of the nationa! ‘game becavse the Franklin and Bar- ‘shall College team of Lancaster, Pa, will cross bats with the local boys on Saturday April 14, and this team comes almost fresh froma victory over the Boston League Team. If Howard suc ceeds in making a good showieg aga nst this strong aggregation she may justly lay claim to a place ameng the big colleges in athletics. Whould the local boys meet defeat in this game they etill have an opportunity te redeem them selves on Easter Monday April 16th when the strong team frew Yale Law School will play upon the university campus. This willbe the third time these teams have met and though Howard lost both games she made an excellent shewing in last year’s game, the game being Howard’s until the last innisg. All who wish tos e good ball playing will do well to take in tbese games. The firet on Saturday April 14th, at 2:80 p. m., and the second on Monday April 16th st the same honor. Tho admission is 25 eouts for each game. Ladies aseompanied by gentle’ men are admitted free of eharge. Gro. H. DerrEer, Manager. The Big Musical Festival. Not only are the eyes ef the local public turned towards the eppreaching Secund Annual Musical Festival for June 8th next—but many from other cities, fareud near, heve written to leader Heffman for reserved seats and delegations from Boston. New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore will be in attendanoe The Big Festival this sea- son is destined to be a ustional event, and it is fitting therefore that the na‘ tions capital should take the lead inall great movements looking to the higher developtaent of our people’s softer graces -the artistie sense. eee The Congressional Lyceum. | At4o’clock tomorrow afternoon at ‘Odd Fellows Hall," the Congressional ‘Lyceum’s gold medal will be presented to the succe-sfal contestantin the re: ‘cent 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. GC. Martin president of the Lyceum and his name announced. After the exereises incident to the presentation of the medal, the following question will be open for general discussion. 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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 or 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 Twirtsenth 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 of 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. Tae 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; Hezekiah 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 schro' 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 Tennessee.—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 ``` A NATIONAL RACE PAPER. Mr. Edward E. 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 pilot 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 so great an undertaking. Mr. Cooper is a genial gentleman, quick as a flash of lightning to understand a problem. He 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 once 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. McCarey, 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 rejoice 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. Magaus L. Robinson will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their cosy re idence 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 re membered. 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 compesed of the moneyed colored men of Virginia to test the constitutionality of "The Jim Crew Car Law" recently passed by the Virginia legislature and which will go into effect July of this year. The Census Man is Coming. 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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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 make 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 Gambie, 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 reproached 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 Charlottes vole, Va., and is the guest of Miss Lucie Lewis. Miss Jennie P Swann, the accom plained principal of the school at La Plata, 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. 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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. McCoy, 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 Banneker 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 1926 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 reelected without opposition, if he can be prevailed upon to accept another term. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. W. C. Payne, 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. 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 Harlan 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 appointment 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 Carroll, daughter of Mrs. Fanny Carroll of 1801 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 pain will reside at 326 Elm street, Le Droit Park. The Dvorak Musical Society. 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 1748 OME and make your sel- complete—thus insuring style of glove you desire. styles that we carry—and ELSE WHENE for the big manufacture. Prices range. Ask to see our new "Zangar- est French kid, in all shade and fancy stitching, price MEN'S GLOVES.—Fine Kid a sizes (short fingers,) $1.50. Gloves cleaned by Our N ation guaranteed. Mail orders LOUVRE GLOVE G Store open Sa CREDIT Get LE and make your selections early—while assor- complete—thus insuring your being fitted perfect title 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. Groga Grogan's MAM CREDIT 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. W winter k y Better than any at $3.50 your choice from the many no styles that grace our shelves. member that in spite of the big in shoe leather As good as many at $4.00 Regent Shoes are $2. Equal some As good as many Equal some at $5.00 An what new go has ma better we ha The Regent, 943 Pa. 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Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno- graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dor- sey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 fatherss we're glad that we know it. Forsometime or other 'twill come in right well 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, $22 10th street, north west. The usual fine musical program will augment the sermon on Easter morning at Park Temple. Song service in the evening at 7:30. Mr. Joseph Douglass 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 inclination 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. Mrs. Seabrooke Returns Thanks 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, b. 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. 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 Eturia 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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To such we wish to STRAIGHTINE is a thoroughly reliable and scientific formula was gotten up by a Richmond chemist of long exp. which made the hair a careful study; the manager of the institute in chemistry; and the Company making it a trade, chartered by the State of Virginia, with ample capitals, its obligations; the officers of the company are promised, who would not allow their names to be associated with not thoroughly reliable. THE RICHMOND PLANET, under date of June 16th has the facturing Company has done a fine business by putting upon which will do all that is claimed for it. The price is reason and the Company does its business upon a first-class, honorable name. STRAIGHTINE has the largest sale of any preparation of its kind or sold and used in every state in the union, and many of those who have used it are best able to judge of it at a few have to say. We have hundreds of others:ville, Ky., writes. "Straightine gives satisfaction. I take ending it." Alcoona, Pa., writes. "I have used your straightine with work in Harrisonburg, Va. writes. I am glad to say it has done me anything I have ever used. Person, Va., writes. Send me two dozen more cans of Straightine mildfire, and it works on the hair like magic. STRAIGHTINE is a highly perfumed dressing. It not only straightens dandruff, keeps the hair from falling out, cure scalp diseases, and gives a rich, long and luxurious headache it to be perfectly harmless. Cents a can. If Sent By Mail, 30 Cents. GAL INDUCTION to get a large number who have STRAIGHTINE to try it, we will the make following offer: I use "Coupon" below, write your name and address on it with $1.00, we will send you the following— Nelson's Straightine ... 25c box. Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner, price 25c. Soap, price ... 25c cake. Lotion, price ... 50c bottle. LOTION is not a face bleach—as we have no confidence in it—but it is the best preparation that skill can prepare, clarifying the skin, removing pimples and blackheads, through skin sunburn, freckles, etc. (worth $2.00) will be sent you for $1.00, provided you cut this out now send money by P. O. money or letter only. Address to AS HAD BEEN EXPECTED, the wonderful success of NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE has induced many imitators to put worthless imitations of this reliable preparation on the market, and by loud advertising, in which they show utter disregard for the truth, are trying to induce people to buy their worthless preparations. Imitation is the highest compliment that could be paid STRAIGHTINE—people do not try to imitate a worthless article. No one who has ever tried NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE will buy these imitations, but some who have never used it might be led to do so by their "wild claims." To such we wish to sound a warning. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is a thoroughly reliable and scientific preparation; the formula was gotten up by a Richmond chemist of long experience, one who has made the hair a careful study; the manager of the Company is a graduate in chemistry; and the Company making it is thoroughly reliable, chartered by the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its obligations; the officers of the company are prominent business men, who would not allow their names to be associated with anything that was not thoroughly reliable. Read what THE RICHMOND PLANET, under d.a.e of June 16th has to say: "The Ne'son Manufacturing Company has done a fine business by putting upon the market an article which will do all that is claimed for it. The price is reasonable—in fact, cheap, and the Company does its business upon a first-class, honorable basis." STRAIGHTINE has the largest sale of any preparation of its kind on the market. 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O. money order or registered letter only. Address to SPECIAL OFFER COUPON.- but and enclose it with $1.00 to the Nelson Manu- Co., 1333 E Franklin St., Richmond, Va., and we the following outfit complete: -SPECIAL OFFER COUPON. Cut this out and enclose it with $1.00 to the Nelson Manufacturing Co., 1333 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va., and we will send you the following outfit complete: 4 Boxes Nelson's Straightline. 1 Box Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner. 1 Bottle Skin Lotion. 1 Cake Skin Soap. Name..... No..... City..... Nearest Express Office..... a SS Sl SESS TSE EU I LISTEN TO MY TALE OF WOE. -—-DEWEY. A man [ Knew beloved by all, Listen to my tale of woe, Responded to bis country’s eall £nd poured forth hot eanaoen ball One «ay 15th of May; Listen to ‘his tale of wee. From far Hong-Kong ne sieamed away, Listen to my ialeof woe, And anch: red in Manila Bay, Let them know he’d come to stay. Huliy Gee 123 Lieten to my tate of woe, CHorvs: Hard tria/s for tho-e crews, Bpaulards, they ail bad the blues Whew Dewey turned on the ssrewe. They fi-d, dropp-d dead, Listen to my tuie of woe, He came back home a hero bold, Listen to my tale of woe, Received a s ord, handle of gold, On the people had a firm hola; That's right-you might Listen to my tale of woe. Cupid’s arrow his heart did sting, Listen to my tile of woe The pscpie still his prai-e did sing When he bougot » weddi g ring For bis bride or ide, Listen to my tale of woe. OxoRvs: Hard irials for them too, Dewey and his sweet bride too, Troubies vegan to brew That’s trne—d.odic do, Listen to my tule of woe A home the people give this man. Listen te my taic of woe, Hie troubles ‘hen truly began *Cause be did ’t ac! like a man, Ou my! Ou my! Listen to my tale of woe, Traneferred this bome over to wife, Listen to my tale of woe, Aad people howled “not on your life,”’ Get it back or there’i) be strife. Gee whiz, his phiz. Howled my iovieg cupis fall of woe He now kept qniet for ax hile, Listen to my tale of woe, But ted about like a lite child By his wife, who wante tolead the style Toat's what, Hotty ki-soek, Listen to my tale of woe. He announced himself a candidate Listen to my tale of we, For the highest seat in our state, Om any old ticket piatform-elate, Rezoo— He'd do Listen to my tale of woe. Cuorvs: He’ll get it in the neck Not the way he would expect; True men will his sckeme rejset, Throw him dows ail areund, Listen to my tale of woe. ANON. Phat’s Right Brother Stewart, This week we place the accounts of 8 large number of delinquent subscrib- ere with @ Collection Agency for col lection, because of the great expense and annoyance to us tolook after these matters. Those who prefer settling direct with this office, may doso and the label on your paper will indicate wheth: er yeu ough: to do so or not. Read it this week earefally and remember thai subscriptions are dus and payable in advance. We shall place no account with the Collection Agency until the subscriber is in arreais.—The Ameri- can Baptist. Pinckney Pinchback Dead. Private irformation has reached here to the effect that Pinckney Pinch back, son of ex-Goy. P. B. 8. Pinch baek, died during the week in Arizona, Mr, Pinchback was born iu this eity, 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 successfal. His death is deeply : THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. regretied bere. The Gourier extends 93233522533232232252> its deep sympathy te ihe bereaved par- a aaaeal enie in this hour of their sorrow.—Ke-| @ SSN, K publiean Qourier, New Orleans, La, \ e S§ Se a E Sj ; Mr. George W. Kison, an enterpris- fy eS Fen os ing real esiaie and renting agent of Zz Os 2a SG N Danvilie, V»., passed through the city ZAptsS _,, tast Saturday. Mr, Rison bad been to a, SS Klkhorn ad other points is. West Vir-| & if) SS Ww “i ginia geiting employment for a large| @ 7/7 3 KAA \\\r = sumber of col: red men Wao are to eu-| @ Y) yy A\ Ve NW Ky gage In the mining vusiness. He | & MY f ) A , \\ a oue of the most enterprising race men| @ 3 fer \\Y —_ ; 4 qe \Y in Danville. We, tin ® 7X ko Se a wv me cal BOOKER T. WASHINGTON @ AND WORK” will be enormous. Speaks in Binghampton N. Y_ Status of Negro Leadership Discussed Douglass Price Washington, Walters and Dance: Mentioned. Doings in the City. A Bril liant Contribution. Binghampton, N. Y Special.— Book- er T. Wathington lectured 10 the Opers House, Binghampton, N. Y., Marci 29, to @ large sudience of premineni citizens, which was largely sprinkied by Afro Americana, under the auaypi- ces of the Ratiroad Y. M. ©. A. lecture course. Though the last number in che long winter course it proved the most popular and euceessful. The leo- ture was highly satisfactory to all wh: attended; was liberally applauded, and its sentiments univereslly endorsed. Mr. “ asbington, like the Hon. J. C. Dancy erects his platform of ‘“Indus- trial E@ucation” of the Negro between ‘he two races, and spesks to both i: sensible, earnest, conciliatory terms ne eminent race leader, Bishop A. Valters. and the strong corres; ondent, “Brucs Grit,” take their stand with the race, end in a common-sense, intel- ligent, but positive way defend and advocate its every interest. We nesd jeagers of these two types, and even the radical element of pen and tongue, and foree 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 distinetively representa- tive. The conditions and occasion made Freder.ck Douglass a race leader standing out in lone-emimence. Dr. J. C. Price, like the tallest peak of the mountain chain, rbes transcendently ab ve bis colleagues as an educator and erater of his day and fixed his fame in history forever. In suca he is a race leader. No one Negro, whatever his gifis, qualifications, or prominence can prove the only race leader now. Booker T, Washington leads the race in industrial education; Bishop Alex- ander Walters leads in the high eoun- ciis of the race; J. E. Bruce leads in the ephere of Negro correspondents; and in politica, there is no distinctive jeader; In secular journalism, The Col- ored American is authority; in religious journaliem, it is a matter of taste be- tween 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 appli cation to Booker T. Washington and other noted colored wen. They be- come leaders by race consent, and then only im the sphere in which they operate. A veritable revolution has occurred in benevolent eociety eircles in Bing- hamnton. State Deputy D F. Batts, of Tarrytown, N Y., organized a Foun- tain of True Reformers here, com posed of thirty-nine members the most of whom are property owners, and frem the city’s best element, The officers ag ee eee eee ia SS 1001 ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED» | z N TO SELL q . : ; ‘ ‘ aN \ “The Story of My Life and Work,” § oh ~~ SS J Gp RS SY BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, 3 GZ \ SSG Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute y ZZ. ies Zi; SS _Published in one beantifal volume of nearly sa) ¥ fp \ pages and appropriately illustrated with more ting) Y L, Yf Jef NN eet eens cas : 1 PENNA \ inches. Price, in cloth, 1-60, ae oe YW AWW ,_ Mz. Washinaton has written’his autobiography a 4 My AWW '\\\ the urgent request of his many friends. 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COOPER, Manacer 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY. APRIL 14, 1900, pea ee THE BRITISH AND THE BOERS. The Webster Davis pro-Boer meet- ing at the Graud Opera House last Sunday night is another evidence of how completely the American people can lose their heads in emotional ex- cesses—how they can go into spasms over allezed atrecities beyond the seas and yet close their eyes and their hearts to worse crimes committed agaiast an inoffensive race within our own doors, end bound te the body po- litic by ties ot blood, affinity and citi- zenship. Webster Davis is an orator of undoubted force and eloquence and as we sat under his magnetic and per- suasive voice, we felt what-a grand Opportunity fer immortal fame he had missed in uot directing his potent per sonality against the lynchers, corrupt juries, ad ballot thieves whcse infam- ors practices are making America’s pretentions te humane government the sport ef the civilized werld. While Mr, Davis speaks, as he claimed, for a great and generous nation. and de- nounces Great Britain for her perseou tion of Oem Paul’s gang of land- grabbers, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Oarolina are permitted to violate the suffrage rights of the American Negro—te nullify the “war amend: ments” to our federal ‘constitution witheut a syllable of protest We prate abeut eur greatness and point with pride to our hand outstretched to the universe in support ot justice, Christian leyalty and ideal fraternity, and yet have met the courage to cry out for civil equality, legal protection and industrial opportuvity for the black brether who sits by the family fireside. Se much for the inconsistescy 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 b2 abused and et plied. There is a clearly deiined dif ference between liberty and license. Modern civilization demands that power shall rest in the hands of those who are best fitted by nature and cus- tom to govern in accord with the ty | tenets proclaimed by Him who died | THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. upon the cross. Every sput on carts to bring the best results should be con trolled by the friends of progress | The Boers are the reverse of both con’ ditions outiirved, and despite the maud: lin sympathy aroused in their beha f, have no‘deserving ease in court. The fight against England is the irrepressi’ ble coaflict that ever and anon arises between the f»rces that move forward and those that would move backward er stand still. The Boers have no just tile to the Transvaal territory. They stole it from the natives, and by a sys’ cem of cruelty and barbarous oppres- sion, brougbt the latter to a state of subhjacuon. The history of the Zulus, Kaflirs and all the tribes of South Af ‘rica, throughout the valley of the Cape of Good Hope, is one long chapter of atrocities that would shame the Mid- dle Ages. Natives have no rights that the Boers are bound to respect. ‘hey are not allowed to become citizens 01 property owners end are denied access to the schools. They can be beaten at will by any white man; are forced tc travel in the streets like beasts, the sidewalks being reserved for the use 0 the ruling class. Biood is thicker thar water, and we cannot see how a ration al colored man in this land can find it his heart a sympathetic throb for 1 people so Lesotten with prejudice an 80 antagonistic to the propaganda o justice we ourselves are endeavoring t advance in this country, The Boer will not and ought net to win in th war against civilization. England has always carried bette conditions with her flag. She has eve been the pioneer of progressive gov ernment and by he- adventurous spiri and inflexible administration ef justice has built up many of the waste place of the earth. England has been th friend of the dark races, and ever subject of the crown, whatever his com plexion, is protected by the ful strength of the British army and navy The speeches cf England's most emi nent ;members of Parliament hav been directed against the institution o slavery, and belped materially to wip it out of existence. Great Britai stood by our own Frederick Douglas when even America was ready t crucify him. She is now engaged i | battering down the great wall of China and her campaign against the Boers i to open another door to the brawn anc brain that build for humanity's good God’s hand is with England. Sh will be victorious because she is right she can take care of herseif, and need no interference at America’s hands We have enough troubles here at hom ‘o occupy all eur spare time Unde English rule Delagoa Bay may b graced by a Liverpool, Pretoria may be a Manchester and Ladysmith | London, with all that those grea centers of culture and industry imply Under reactionary Beer 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 te 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. EEE It is noticeable that our colored gov- ernment officials are immune from the Webster Davis resignation fever. —_— It is a curious and interesting eyi- dence of how time can change all things when a large and intelligent audience of people can deliberately Ear LEE EES ee Rese eee: Sr eed bee alee Sakae Sea Bae aay ES Bee ee ae eee 3 ose FARR ae ae Rar Bato Se ans age = ete =: 2- nee eSe, ogee ake BLS ue ieee ee SS Bee eg Se Besige aoe ee ee het eS Sop ee, ban eee 3 Seeeap tee SEES besos pee af | gree ae Le poe Pe eee eo = Ez 2 oe es ee i pee = ee Ee ene LY 5 ees oS oles +d tess i i eae a oe ae os [ea ae Sore ee Ba See een, 2 ee eee fe es SS ie ey ot eee ant Soe Sa Pied oe Oe Oe Meee nits ae ORG Mee ace eS ee a+ ee ae REV. P. B. GUERNSEY, President of Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. ——eEe===I=Iz=z={{[{[[I:[T[{[@€}E]Ee__—_—_————— : t vote in favor of the contestants on the | ‘The editor of The Colore: free trade side of a tariff argument, as | oan jg assigned the pleasant was the ease at St. Luke’s parish hall welcoming to Washington, a tew evenings ago. Verily, we are|the great General Conferon broadening out of our ancient preju-|4 M. E, Zion Church on dices. the Press of the District of ( ——_—————— aa Rev. J. Harvey Anders REAPPOINT HON. JOHN W. ROSS. the CSeueeal Gitetintinn! Gan Hon, John W. Ross is a true friend tothe Negro people of this city. He was the first postmaster to give our beys a chance as letter carriers and clerks. He bas devoted all the strength ot 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 bad his way, the colored superin- tendentcy would be continued) We hope President McKinley will reap- point Mr. Ross as District Commis: sioner. -_ 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 ot District politics are having heaps ot fun, ——Eoee There will be nothing dry about the coming campsign it the candidate is Dewey. (Ne cards.) | After a brief vacation for rest and recuperation Mr. R. W. Thompson hes resumed his place on the editorial staff of The Celored American, = —— SSS== Watch the new features soon to be presented by The Colored American. Our ésteemed Hoosier contemporary, The Freeman, rushes to the lexico- graphical mint and coins the word “bishepricsy.” Editor Lewis’ giant. like 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 reagon of new American possessions is much larger than it was four years ago, See We don’t take a penny’s worth of stock in the absurd story that William Goebel was assassinated by a Negro, i The editor of The Colorel Ameri can is assigned the plensant duty of welcoming to Washington, May 2, the great General Conference of te A.M. E, Zion Church on benalt o the Press of the District of Columbia, and Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D.D, the General Statistical Secretary, of Binghampton, N, Y. will make thy response for the Conference. Dr. Anderson isa gifted and el. quent speaker, is well selected for the purpose and occasion by the program committee of his chureh. He is wall ksown in Washington, having pasts: ed the Galbraith A. M. E. Zin Church of which the Rev, P. A. (iy. ler is now the pastor, 6th street s tween Land M, northwest. Dr. Av derson isa popular and the lesdixg candidate for editor of the Star of Zin, the connectional organ, and vill doubtless secure the position, bis ability and writings having secure the fixed attention of a majority of the delegates to the General Conference. COLORED CITIZENS BEING DECEIVED, Self Constituted Delegate to Eainbury Scotland —Suffering for Lack of At tention. I fees that itiemy daty as a preacher of the Gospel te put before the cit z+u* of the District of Columbia what | claim is an ewtrage. to tax the colored churches to raise $200 00 to pay the ex pense of what I consider @ seif-consti- tuted delegate to Edipbureh, and eleven women in the home on “R’St., whoart members of the leading ehurches in this city suffering One of these women being siek awd no one ‘emp!oyed in the home to look after them. The bui ding 18 not fit for people to live in. Aniio this great city, under this condition— whileT em a strict temperance man and am willing if I have one dellar to give twenty fivecents to aid a temperance cause —it seems to my mird to raise money to send a delegateto Edinburzb, Scotland, as representing the temrr- ance people of the Distriet of Qolnmbia, when they have no say in the matter as to the selection ef this delegate is n+ fair. I want to be paced on rece rd b:lieving strictly in charity beginning st bome ard am strictly opposed to rais- ing one dollar from any chureh in th¥ city while thie condition in tha home on “'R” 8b, exists. These colored neorle in the home on “R” St. are suffering and there fs n> one m the in-trution. nor anyone employed to even give the sick a cup of water. 1 feel therefore, that the churehes ought to look after their own members in this institu‘: This home js on R street, between 19D and 20th streete, rorthwest. Rev Jas. L. Waite. 1921 LStreet, N. W Washiagten, D. 0, April 11, 192). THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 form 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 ies 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. I B. Guernsey, A. M., Nashville, Tenn. 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 again 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. 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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 leg is broken. Fleorwalker-You will find the crutch 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. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS NATIONAL HOTEL OPPOSITE PENNSYLVANIA DEPORT WASHINGTON D.C. Rates $2.50 to $4 per day on American plan and $1 up on European plan. GASKINS & GAINES. Academy Restaurant [Just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposite Kanns'. All leading brands of wine, liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. Mrs. Hyman's Confectionery and --- Ice Cream Parlor. The best goods only, and elegant service. We welcome you at. 1618 7th Street, Northwest. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W, Washington, D. C. AM FRICAN PLAN $2.50 to $4.00 per day EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 per day & upward Metropolitan Hotel Pennsylvania ve. bet. 6 & 7 Sta. WALTER BURTON, Manager. Washington, D C -THE- Adams House 582 and 584 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N. Y. Opposite Delavan House First-class accommodation for Ladies and Gentlemen. T. H. DIGGS JOHN IRVING Keenan & Feghan WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALENS 462 Pennsylvania Ava., N. W. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. HOSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B SC. A D 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. Robert H. Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 443 First Street Southwest. Gray & Costley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. 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. It nourishes the roots and makes the hair grow, often starting a new growth and restoring the hair to its natural color. Full directions with each bottle. Price 25 and 50 cents. If your druggist does not keep it three 50c bottles will be sent prepaid on receipt of $1. Send money by postoffice messy order or registered letter. Write your name and address plainly. Big money to acquire. Write for particulars. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MIDLAND HAIR POMADE CO., 171 Aberdeen St., Chicago. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. IT IS NOISED ABOUT TOWN. That the next sensation is about due. That professional "knockers" are to be returned. That Commissioner Wight will not be re appointed. That T. Thomas Fortune will get what he is after. That the Hart Farm School is to be kept alive as it should be. That Champ Clarke is sound on the subject of District suffrage. The drill of the High School Cadets will break all records this year. 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. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, hicago, Illinois. tf Are you in any way run down, played out, listless or suffering from that "tired feeling?" If so take Harris New Blood Tonic. See his ad in another column if you are interested. DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, get your blood purified as the Spring demands. THE INDIAN MEDICINE THE INDIAN MEDICINE Call and see the Indian Herb Medicine Man, No. 620 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore. He cures all diseases that are known to man or beast, or no charge, no matter what your disease or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Millions of people, the best and leading ones in the United States, will testify that he is the most wonderful healer of all complaints in the world. He uses nothing but Herbs, Roots, Barks, Gums, Balsams, Leaves, Seeds, Berries, Flowers and Plauts, made into teas. He has cured thousands that the most skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. Sent to any address by Express. For full particulars send 2 cent stamp for answer. JAMES P. KERE. THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE MAN. 620 N. EUTAW ST. Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocle, etc. and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. "DearSir:Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date.I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinar. It has completely braced me up.I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and after a few days use can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. MME. DAVIS MME. DAVIS M. S. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. THE WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE 1224 Pa. Ave. Northwest. F. Warren Johnson, Washington, D. C. Manager. Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. Unredeemed Pledges For Sale. 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. For style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and E Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. B Class 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. 3 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 3 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 3 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 E Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. 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 Small Doses and Quick Cures. Price 50 cent small, $1 00 large. Mail orders received. 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. as occa ET eR . | do | oS Ve hea Le oe | eT SS qe. ay ib 2 ile oo ea ») “Sa Reese been oe a! ee 2) aa ao AS gene ee le ae BE ee ee et Oh ae eet ek eae ca i i oie = =a € =e eeaeea coe eect noe Sa ; Nc a Bee EE Oe? atare e a eriae er poietic as View in the Library, Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. —__—X——___====="{{[=[__==aEaEnauaeexk&»&»&»e"_— A YOUNG LIFE ENDED. Harmony cemetery the — mony of the Housenold o The Demise of Mrs. Lilian Gertrude] performed in the chape lignor.—Tokens. bearers were: Messrs Jam The funeral services of Mre. Lilian Gertrade Stewars Tignor, wite of Dr Wiluam L, Tignor, were held Sunday, Apri! 8, at ove o'clock p. m,, at the Zion Bupust Church, F street, south: west, Long before the hour stated, the spacious church was crowded to its uimos. capacity, the incidents and graudcur of the occasion being equalled only by those which attended une fa: neral of the former pastor of the ebusch, Rev. Gibbous. fois noble young woman had »@ remarkable career, a life of only 28 years, during whch she endeared her self in the hearts of a'l with whom she came in contact. Korn in Kiag George Vounty, V4, in 1872, her family came to Wa-hington When she was but five years of age, She atten¢ed the public schools of the District, completing the Ifign and Normal in 1891, She entered immediately pon her vocation as a teacher in our schools and_conscien. tlously labored e8 such unttl June, 1897, when she Was married to Dr. Wiliiam L. Tignor, with whom she lived happi- ly unl her death; one little girl bless: ing 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 1oss a loying mother,a devoted husband, a little dsughter and host of friends. Her faneral exercises were marked by the following ineidents: Reselutions adopted by the Zion Baptist sunday School, in which she served as pupil, teacher and secretary; commenting on her yirtues, also setting apartsome day in the near fature for the purpose of holding a memorial ser vice, at which the trae value of such a noble woman may be more fully re- hearacd Resolutions adc pted by her Sunday Scho| class, the normal class of the School, referring to ber as their beloved teacher, ever pointing them upward sod onward, and attributing much of their success mm life to her individual efforts Res lutions adepted by Cleopatra Household of Ruth, @. U. 0. O. F. in Which she labored from sts beginning ‘ud until her health prevented her Mitending its callings. Resolutions from the Young People’s Drameie Club, which organization she founded and served #8 directress for ‘everai years. In this she was associ* Med with the late lamented Arena Edna Brooks, and with the passing ef these two young ladies it is feared the club has been rendered inert forever. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir, also the seclo ‘Abide With Me,” by Miss Louise Hamer. Her life and character was portrayed by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Howard; also Sle remarks by Rev. W. H. Brooks of the 19 St. Baptist chureh, Rev. O. W. Lace of the Israel C. M. i. church Std Rey. Wm. Gibbons of the Mt Car: Mel Baptist church, all speaking of ter Chustian fortitude and strong be Vet in the Lord Jesus Christ, apd ad: Uonishing with others to emulate her Dovlé example, The services copcluded Wik singing by the Sunday school, Af THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. Harmony cemetery the burial cere mony of the Housenold of Ruth was performed in the chapel. [be pall bearers were: Messrs James Johnson, J, T. Beason, R. J. Dickey, W. G* Weaver, C.B. Walker and Wm. H. Wels. Many floral tributes, tokens of esteem in waoich 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 K. Tueker, Haster lillies; Miss Naomi Rovinson, white carnations; Misses Hattie and Annie Saunders, palm eaves and pink roses; Cleopatra H.of R calla lillies; Mrs. Jennie McGee, lily and reses; Sun day schoo! class, pink roses; Misser Mamie Brooks and Eva Grimshaw, jiiles and pmk carpations; Ambusi school wreath; Zion Baptist Sunday school, gates ajar; Clerks, City Post Of fice, Lyre; Pythsgoras Lodge of Masons, broken wheei; Mr Wm. D Jarvis, red roses; Mr. Kobert J. Dickey roses; Miss A. T. Brown, wreath of ivy lraves and roses; Mr. and Mrs. Rebert Hewlett, sheath of wheat and rozes; Young People’s Dramatic Club, eress; Miss Ida Manning red rose ; Mrs. Alice Quivers, pink bhyacimths; Miss Lilly Lacy, heart; Mrs. W. A. Lucas, hy: acinths and pink roses; Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Wells; palms and roses; Mrs. Etta Frazier, tulips; Misses Estelle and Jennie Wilkinson, pink roses and carnations and a large anchor by Drs. C. W. Childs, P. B. Brooks, A R.- Col Ins, F. j. Cardoza, J. C. Dowling, George W. Murray, &. H. Harris, R. ¥ Piuammer, T. A. Campbell, Shroud by Mr. and Mrs. E. Tignor. WHAT iS It? The Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group. Of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers comprises the features of allof the Commissioned Offcers of the regiment except four. ‘hey are shown upon & larger scale than any of the other cflicers, and to his right and left, tha fleld and staff officers are seen. ‘Then comes in regular order all the line officers, making thirty six pictures inthe group. Under each officer is his name and rank; line cflicers, letter of their commmand. Under the group are also the name uf each officer, his rank and the letter of his company, and an autographic sketch ofeach. In the up per left‘-hand corner isa scene of the charge made by the colored troops at San Juan Hill in support of the Rough Riders. In the npper right hand cor ner is a scene around ths camp ip Ouba At the bottom is the title line of the Souvenir. Fine artis'ie work encircles the picture of each eflicer, all of whom are in foll military uniform. The ari work and the pian upon which they are group, makes the Souvevir the most beautiful and interesting pictures ever published in behalf of the race. Al) lovers of race pride,-and race recogni tion, will buy one to preserve for future reference, See terms to agents. When yeu write for further information, send stamp, —adv. #3 x & SUAS LATEST AND GREATEST BOOK ABOUT ; + ~ THE NEGRO RACE. . The greatest tribuie and defenee ever written for the nan in bleck. The , RTeatest sensation f the age,on the greaiest ecciai theme cf moderp Umes—The Negro Problem in the Sunny South. . dbis priceless predue- : tion grandly gives the conditions, the triumphs, the prospects, hopee and , Aims of the Negroin the United States. Every white end colored map » Should read this matchiers book. 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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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