The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8. NO. 4 A MODERN CINCINNATUS. Dr. T. W Henderson of Christian Recorder a Bright Star in the Galaxy of Gifted Men in the Great A. M. E. Church. Editor Colored American—With your permission I beg to be allowed through your widely circulated paper, which by the way is one of the best published by the race, to say a few words about one of the leading clergymen of the African Methodist Episcopal church. I refer to Dr. T. W. Henderson of Indianapolis, Ind., but now in office at Philadelphia, Pa., as Business Manager of the Book Concern of his church. I desire as a member of that church to speak of Dr. Henderson as I know him. I had the honor of serving under him as a trustee for nearly three years, indeed was converted under his preaching and esteem him as my spiritual father. I was one of over nine hundred that united with Bethel church under his ministry and know him well and intimately. When the good doctor came to Indianapolis we were worshiping, or rather those who were worshiping, in old Bethel church on Vermont street, but it was soon evident that if he stayed as pastor the old structure would have to give way for a more modern one and it did. We are worshiping in one of the finest church buildings owned by the race and every time I look at it I say there is Dr. T. W. Henderson's monument. At the time of its dedication in '96, the Freeman denominated it "The Pride of Indianapolis" We think se yet, Though it is a large building seating about fourteen hundred people, it was frequently found entirely too small to hold the doctors' immense congregations. Nothing would give me and thousands of others more pleasure than to see this godly man made one of the bishops of our church and as one of the lay delegates of the Indiana conference. I shall do every honorable thing in my power to elevate him to that high and holy office and I do this and say it because I feel that no man whom I know is better fitted both by attainments and nature to fill the place. First of all he is a Christian gentleman. He is a preacher of uncommon power and eloquence. He is a friend to his race and never afraid or ashamed to speak out for his people. He is always ready and willing to help the poor and needy. He would be just as easily approached by the poor preacher as the great one. He would be useful wherever he visited in building up the work of the church. He has about him a personal magnetism that wins friends for him and draws people to him. He would always think about something else more than mere dollars and cents and no man's appointment, with him would depend upon how many dollars he could raise but how many souls could he win to Christ. While he always shows the greatest veneration for the aged he never sleeps the young. He would grace the office of a Bishop and would prove a blessing to his church. There is another thing about this man of God that I have always admired and that is his race feeling. He thinks and says out boldly that WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1900. REV. T. W. HENDERSON, Business Manager of the Christian Recorder, and a Popular Candidate for Bishop in the A. M. E. Church. race enterprises should be fostered That if a colored man can be found that can do the work that is wanted to be done that he ought to be employed to do it rather than the man from another race. He has often said in the presence of the writer if you have a law suit get your own lawyer, that is of our own race to attend to it for you, if sick your own doctor and if in need of an undertaker get your own. I love a man that believes in the possibilities of his own race, a man who never bows or truckles to any man but stands up like a man and proves on every occasion that there is something in the black man as well as the white one. There is one other thing I always admired in this good man and that is his strong leaning toward the spiritual side of religion. He does not believe that a Methodist preacher should try to ape the Presbyterian or the Episcopalian, but should be a true Methodist or else quit the Methodist church and go to the church with which he is nearest in agreement. In a word Doctor Henderson is a true representative of the church to which he belongs. The Doctor is blest with one of the most amiable women for a wife with whom it has ever been my pleasure to become acquainted. It matters not what work the Doctor is engaged in she can be found at his side helping him along. She has been known in this city to go out solicit money buy a load of coal in the coldest days of winter then get up on the seat with the driver and go from one poor home to another giving a bushel here and a bushel there thus finding the fuel for a fire to many poor and suffering ones. Make this man a bishop and the church will be blest. WILLIS KERSEY. Indianapolis, Ind, Apr. 9, 700. Second Baptist Lyceum Anniversary. Tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, the Second Baptist Lyceum will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of its organization. A rare program has been arranged by President Thompson and he hopes to see present many of the distinguished men and women who have, during all these years contributed largely to the success of this popular body. The exercises will include among other things, a short "History of the Organization, and Its Practical Achievements," by Mr. W. T. McKinney; address on "The Influence of Literary Societies Upon a Community," by Prof. H. Y. Arnett, B. S., address "What the Lyceum Means to the Second Baptist Church," by the pastor Rev. W. B. Johnson. By urgent request, Mr. Robert Harlan will recite Kipling's famous "Absent-Minded Beggar." Miss Lulu A. Hamer will render a contralto solo; Mr. Walter Fraklin, tenor of Cincinnati, will make his initial appearance here; and Miss Georgia Savoy will give a piano selection. The occasion promises to be an auspicious one. At 3.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon next Delegate W. Calvin Chase will discuss "The Absurdities and Follies of Negro Leaders" before the Congressional Lyceum at Odd Fellows' Hall 1606 M street, n. w. Mr. Chase says that he has a new 13-inch gun loaded to the muzzle and before he is through a number of would be leaders will yell, "Who hit Billy Patterson?,' ```markdown ``` PRICE FIVE CENTS THE GATE CITY SOUTH Educational Work in the Black Belt-Echoes From Easter-Pen Pictures News Notes and Vagories. Atlanta, Ga. Special.—Mr. S. F. Mansfield for some years Baptist Missionary, but now of the Treasury Department, Washington, D. C., is in the city on a visit. He addressed the Sunday School children last Sunday morning at Wheat Street Baptist Church. Sunday was a fine Easter day and the churches were all crowded during the day. President Henderson, of Morris Brown College, preached a very fine Easter sermon at Big Bethel church in the morning. Last Friday night at Clark University, was perhaps the greatest night ever seen in Atlanta. The occasion being the 30th anniversary of Prof. W. H. Crogman's labors in our midst as a teacher. On the platform were Bishop Gaines, presidents of the colleges and seminaries of the city and state, and other distinguished guests. In the audience were the teachers of every school in the city and a host of invited guests. Bishop Gaines on the part of a committee of citizens presented Prof. Crogman with a filled purse. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen presented him with a translation of Plato. The president of Clark presented him with a set of Downing's. Prof. Murray of Gammon Theological Seminary, presented Mrs. Crogman with a purse. There were a large number of letters read from all parts of the country and abroad congratulating Prof. Crogman upon the successful completion of his thirty years of labor in the educational field. Prof. Crogman responded to the many kind words spoken in his presence. These exercises being over the guests were invited over to the banquet hall where five long tables were appropriately decorated with becoming artistical display illustrating the feminine genius, covers being laid for 1,000. This feature was one of the most perfect ever witnessed any where. The guests' places at the tables were designated by their names being neatly written on cards and placed upon the plates. The ushers would meet the guests and conduct them to the point described. Every thing worked like a clock in good order. Dr. Bowen asked the blessing and then the eating began. Toasts were responded to by presidents Henderson of Morris Brown College and Sayles of Atlanta Baptist College, Prof. T. N. Chase of Atlanta University, Miss Abbett of Clark, Miss Hooper of Storrs, Prof. Murray of Gammon, the president of Clark, Mr E. L. Simon of the Forging Department of Clark, Maj S. W Easley, Jr. Mrs A. F Herndon read Prof. Chase's remarks. The idea of giving this reception to Prof. Crogman originated with Mr. E. L. Simon one of Atlanta's foremost citizens and instructor in the forging or blacksmith department of Clark University, and the matter was taken up by (Continued on fifth page.) 9 Much Activity and Life at the Home of Thomas Jefferson. Charlettesville, Va., Special—At the Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday eight converts were baptized by the pastor, Rev. C. N. Harris. At 8 e'clock services were held at the above named church, at which time those baptized were made full members of the church. The revival which has been in progress at the Zion Union Baptist church closed last Friday night with a good number of converts. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday meeting for men was very largely attended. The subject for next Sunday is "Wisdom," Prov. 6 6-12. Mr. J. H. Dickinson, our leading caterer, has been appointed head waiter for White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va., for the coming summer. A better selection could not have been made, as Mr. Dickinson is a man of great executive ability especially along the line to which he has been chosen. Miss Julia Wyatt of Scottsville, Va., is in the city, stopping at the home of her brother, Mr. P. Y. Wyatt on 6th street m. w. Mrs. G. W. Lawson, who teaches at Greenwood Va., was in the city Saturday. Miss Beulah Lewis of Scottsville is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Edmonds, on Belmont. Mr. Egbert Terry of this city and Mr. W. Whitelow of Free Union, went to Front Royal last week to attend the Republican Convention as delegates. Messrs. H. E. Tonsler, J. A. Kennie and J. Spinner left this week for Warm Springs. Miss Cora Brown has closed her school at Earleyville, Va. The meeting of the Christian Social Club, an organization of the younger members of the First Baptist church, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ferguson Monday night. This club is organized for the spiritual and social advancement of his members and to aid financially in the church work. The officers are as follows: Miss Lizzie Coles, president, Mrs. Bette Howard, vice president; Mrs. Gertrude Heiskell, Secretary, Miss Susie Fleming, asst. secretary, Mr. John Thornton, treasurer, Mr. J. H. Dickinson, chaplain, Miss Lottie D. Lewis, organist; Miss Eva Coles, asst. organist. These meetings are held every week. The funeral of Miss Lottie Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wood, took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. B. Hardy, officiating. Misses Polly Watson and Carrie Nicholas left last week for New York. The American can be gotten at Pollard and Nobles' barber shop, or from A. F. Angel at the University. MONTICELLO. NEURYPNOLOGY. The science of the Twentieth Century, includes Mesmerism, Hypnotism, Personal Magnetism, Magnetic Healing Suggestive Therapeutics, Telepathy, Mind Reading, Clairvoyance, and other allied Phenomena. It demonstrates that there is a latent force in every man and woman by which you can work wonders, only you learn how to use it. By this wonderful power you can alleviate pain, cure diseases, opium, morphine, whiskey and cigarette habits, influence and control man and beast, win admiration and love, be influential in life, successful in your business as well as enabled to get up and conduct the most thrilling entertainment ever witnessed. 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His rendering of the Classics is nothing less than masterful and inspiring, and his expression evidences a power akin to genius. This mastery of the violin appealed with peculiar force to his illustrious grandsire. Those who best knew the late Frederick Douglass could not fail to be interested in his intense enthusiasm for the violin. He personally knew all the great artists of that instrument both in America and Europe and reveled in the wonders of their execution. In some sonnets of rare poetic beauty and power written by Theodore Tilton in Paris as a tribute to Mr. Douglass at the time of his death he refers to his love for the violin as follows:— If love of music be a mortal sin (As certain of the saints are wont to say) He was a sinner to his dying day! For, like the rest of his melodious kin, A song was what his soul delighted in, Especially some soft and plaintive lsy Which in the old and weird plantation way. rustic art; For off a sudden supernatural power Would swell within him, till he gave vent vent To all the pent-up passion of his heart! So his Cremona in a troubled hour Beguiled for him a care to a content. Mr. Joseph Douglass, this brilliant young man of our race, will add materially to the glory of those artistic achievements which coming years have in store for us. Dismissed for Preaching Anarchy. Harry Sheperd, the colored photographer from St. Paul, Minn., is reported to have been dismissed from service in the Negro exhibit department of the Paris Exposition. Shepherd had been in the southern states for sometime securing photographs for us in his department, but he took occasion while there to preach anarchy and advise the Negroes to combine against the United States in the event of war with foreign powers. This, he says, is the only solution of the race problem. When taxed with his misconduct he made no denials and after his discharge openly boasted to a reporter of a local paper circulating inflammatory circulars while in the South. Shepherd has left Washington for the West... Ex. DOINGS IN DANVILLE: Danville, Va., Special.—Mrs. C. G. Foster of Cambridge, Mass., was in our city a few days this week getting her little niece, Miss Florence White, the charming daughter of Major and Mrs. John White in readiness to take back to Massachusetts with her, to take a special course in kindergarten work. We are always glad and feel honored with a visit from Mrs. Foster, for she spent a part of her girlhood in our little city. While here, she visited our schools and all public institutions of every kind and has inspected our jails and poor houses more closely we fear than our own women have done. Music at the Metropolitan. Metropolitan A. M. E. carch was packed to its utmost capacity Sunday evening by a brilliant audience, assembled to listen to the Easter song service which for years has been eagerly awaited as one of the significant annual events of this community. Prof. John T. Layton is an ideal director, and all of the selections on the program were happily made and most artistically rendered. He added to the pleasure of 3,000 people on an extremely warm evening by making the exercises short and sweet, wisely sacrificing quantity A Sad Loss. The death on Thursday of last week, of Mr. John J. Jackson, and employee for eighteen years in the city post office here, was a great shock and surprise to all his many friends and his family. He was a good man and much beloved and will be greatly missed. The funeral took place from Asbury church at 2 p.m. last Sunday. Rev. I. L. Thomas, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Bishop Johnson conducting the services. The family has the sympathy of every one of John's friends and acquaintances. Contentment Means Stagnation. "I have heard some people say that they were not willing to educate the Negro, because it will dissatisfy him with his condition, and he will not be a good servant. May God grant that that discontent may grow and enlarge till it shall occupy every part of his soul, mind and body. I would no give a fig for a man who is content with what he is. If you are satisfied with what you have done and do not intend to try to do better, go higher and accomplished more, you would better give up your place to some one else. I believe in people being dissatisfied; that is the object of education." Dr. J. L. M. Curry in The Independent, (N. Y.) Philadelphia Delegates Banquetted. A well-attended banquet was given by the officers of the Eighteenth District, in honor of W. Calvin Chase and Dr. J. M. Jones, at Samaritan Temple, I street, between 2d and 3d streets, southwest, Wednesday evening, April 11. A fine menu was served and some stirring speeches were made. The executive committee was made up of Messrs. [Bolden Evans, Chairman; J. R. Evans, Secretary; Walker Gilchrist, William Green and S. E. Jones. Enterprise in Mississippi. A number of wealthy Negroes of Mississippi intend to raise $250,000 for the purpose of building and equipping a cotton mill in the state. A stock company will be organized. A prominent white business man of the state says of the project: "The white people are inclined to help the matter along as far as advice is concerned and aid in organization, although the Negroes do not seek to have them place any mony in the company. This they want to do entirely themselves. Such a concern would give employment to a large number of blacks, and would not only be of vast benefit to them, but to the state at large. It has my hearty approval." --- 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. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. 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Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for 3 bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. --- } - Fee ae Ari ae ae eT a THE COLORED AMERICAN, eee Der ee { ee AN ELOQUENT DIVINE, another, St. Paul tells us that Moses —_—_—_$_—_—— Tefused to be called.the son of Pharaoh’s A ed Albanian Talks Practical Re | daughter chosing rather to suffer afie AT THE TOP! n to the Sons and Daughters of | tion with the people of God. Msteem- L Moses, a Young but Powerful —__| ing the reproach of Christ greater than ‘ . ; Charitable Organization. riches, than the treasures of Egypt for m ik Q4emmnwitarm marran rs BOR ge ee ee freee moet instructive and able sermon ever preached here to the order of the Sone and Daughters of Moses, was that de- livered by Rev, C. N. Gibbons, pastor of Hamilton Street A. M. E. churchon sunday 4 pril 1, 1900. The order turned out in full and made a very creditable showing. Quite a number of well known white and colored citizens be ing among the auditors. The Sens and Daughters of Moses is oneofthe strong- est benevolent organizatione in this part of the State of New York, and this is largely due to the intelligent cforts of Mr. Joseph P, Smith, (9 son of the late J. R. B. Smith,) after whom ove of the Tabernacles of the order has been named. there are several lodges or Taber: nacles here are which in @ prosperous, healthy condition as the followimg state ments will show: No 112, 42 members; amount in treasury $78.66, in bank, $215,22;No 117, 43 members; amount in treasury, $7.55, in bank, 242,96; No ), 42 members, in treasury $21.25, in vank $100. The order pays the following rate of sick benefite $4.00 per week for 6 week, 82, per week for 6 weeks, and $1 rer week as long as members remain sick and are financial, and $50 at death. in each Tabernacles during the past year several have been promptly giyep their sick dues, none, howeyer, ate eli- gible to benefits until they have been in the order fot one year. There has been only ope death sinee the estab- lishment of the order in this District, About twenty members have taken the 15th degree and one Grand Officer, The encampment of the order meete in this city in October next. The sermon to the Albany and Troy branches of the order by Rev. Mr. Gib: bons was listened to with much atten- tion and was highly commended by mauy of those who neard it. Mr. Gibbons’ discourse was largely historical. Among some of the things hesaid was:“The order of Moses was first established in this country in 1867, by one Peter Paul Brown, of Philadelphia, he having received a warrant from the British West Indies to establish the order in this country. Since that time the order has made rapid progress, ex- lending its influence as far as Provi- der ce, R. I, on the East, Troy on the North aud Virginia on the South and West, | “You have” said he 49 departments and 8,343membere. You have initiated | during the year 798, In treasury and bank you have $14,707.95. Your order for principle is one of the best iknow. It stands squarely upon God’s word and represents in its ceach- ing the Church of the living God-ie.; the Chureh on earth * * * Icoun- Sel you to imitate the Christian princi- ples of of Moses, ‘Ihe sacred writins8 tell us that Mcses was very meek—a grace that should be sought after.— Meckness is patience in the recepticn of injuries, a temper of mind not easi- ly pr veked. It teaches us to govern our own anger, It is a beauty and Ornament ta hnmean haings Te ia nen, another, St. Paul tells us that Moses refused to be called.the son of Pharaoh’s daughter chosing rather to suffer afflic tion with the people of God. Ksteem- ing the reproach of Christ greater than riches, than the treasures of Egypt for he had reaped unto the recompense of the reward. = * *® There is no doubt that Mos: es could have been Prime Minister of Egypt had he elcsed his eyes to the sufferings of his people and preferred to live a life of pleasure and forget his God. His people were poor and crashed and dispised—a nation of sluves. If he identified himself with thena his ccn- dition would be like theirs—one of great triale. If he sought to elevate them such an undertaking would be attended with great peril and hardship, trial and danger, want and care would follow from any course which he could adopt, and he knew that an effort to Teecue them from bondage must be at- tended with sacrifice of all the com- forts and honor which he enjoyed at Pharaoh’s court. Yet he chose this, he on the whole preferred it. He left the court not be cause he was driven away, not because there was nothing there to gratify am- bition, not becsure of hard treatment for he was treated with all the respect and honor due his station, his talent and hia learning. But because he pre: ferred to share the trials and sorrows of the friends of God. So every one who becomes a friend of God and casts his lot with his people though he may anticipate that it wil) be attended with persecution, with poverty and with scorn prefers this te all the pleasures of life and sin, and tc the most brilliant prospects of wealth and fame which this world can offer. As Sons and Daughters of ;Moses Go thou and do likewise.” St. Paul tells us that Moses chose rather to suffer sffliction with the peo ple of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for azeason. We may learn from this that there is a degree of pleasure It does not deserve to be called happi- ness, and the apostle does not call it so. It is pleasure 1. e.; excitement, merr: ment, amusement. Happiness 1s more solid and enduring than pleasure, and solid happiness is not found in the ways of sin.”’ I regret that I cannot giye more apace to this thoughtful and instructive ser- mon. It ought to be put in pamphle; form and given a wider circulation. Ii is packed full of sound reasoning and wise counsel and appeals with peculiar force to the intelligence and common sense of the people Rev. Mr. Gibbons is s native of Bermuda, W. I., and ar honorable and upright mainiete. of the Gospel. lis success here as a minister is the result of his straightforward dealings with the people and his earnest Chris tian character, The Sons and Daugltter of Moses should publish thissermon and distribute it. It ie a magnificent ano som prehensive statement of the work, ce an ee ee ee ee ee Ne nO Ne ee OT ; 4 TT AT THE TOP! | £°A.H.COOPER, | Ea . . ’ . ie MERCHANT TAILOR > Lag Fed 4 é Pa , 5 Eat}, —=y Esa BECAUSE: ; . His tits are perfect. ‘ : Ear And Quality Unsurpassed. > erae| His workmanship is unexcelled. ; See A line of goods of immense variety. ' : PH + ++-Clerical Work a Specialty. Correspondence Solicited. -.. | , Ea 493 Mo. Ave. cor. 6th St. | ‘ = = OPPOSITE PENN. STATION. Washingion, D CG. . 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See kis ad in anether column it you are interested, ECHOES FROM EASTER, Charlottesville, Va., Special—Interesting Easter services were held at the several churches Sunday. At the First Baptist church, Sunday a. m. at 11:30 o'clock 19 converts were baptized by the pastor, Rev. R. C. Quarles. At the Mt. Zion Baptist church at 12:30 o'clock, Rev. R. B. Hardy, S. D. pastor, baptized 37 candidates. At 3 o'clock, communion services were held at which time those that were baptized were taken into full fellowship of the church. The Y. M. C. A. assembly room was crowded Sunday p. m. the occasion being the men's meeting for Bible study. The subject for next Sunday's meeting is the "Parable of the Tares," Matthew 13 chapter, 24 and 31 verses. The Jefferson school of the city closed Thursday for the Easter holidays and opened again Tuesday. The work of the school is progressing finely with the following corps of instructors: Prof. B. E. Tonsler, principal; Miss Lizzie Coles, Messrs. R. Kelser, J. A. Brown, J. N. Baker, George W. Lawson and C. H. Bullock. Rev. C. N. Harris pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church is conducting revival services at Covesville, Virginia this week. Mr. John G. Shelton of Yancey's Mill school and Miss Gertrude Wilson of North Garden school have closed their school for the session and returned to the city. Mr. G. W. Lawson of the city schools visited Greenwood last week, Miss Bertha Kennie of Ivy Virginia is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Lottie Lewis on 6th street, n. w. Miss Bettie James is home from Richmond, Va. Miss Rosa Whipps is home on a visit from Washington, D. C. Miss Rosa Duvall Jackson, wife of the newly appointed pastor of the M. E, church and formerly of this city is home again. Mrs. C. C. Stumm of Staunton, Va. stopped over last week en route to Staunton from Alabama. Mr. Henry Ragland arrived home from Richmond last week. He leaves this week for Warm Springs. Va. Miss Willie Perkins left last week for New York City. Miss Annie Bryant, who has been quite ill is improving slowly. Prof. Terrell, principal of the Valley Institute, Basic City, Va., was in the city last week. Mr. Louis Whiting of Greenwood, Va. who had his left leg amputated at the University Hospital last week is improving slowly. Mr. Wm. H. Parago, agent for the Cable Music Co. of Richmond, Va. one of the largest music firms in the South, has made several sales of pianos and organs recently. Mrs. Sarah Sammons who has been quite sick at her home on Mill street, is convalescent. Mr. William Logan is home from Richmond, Va., Messrs L. K. Kennie and William Childs of Staunton, Va. were in the city this week. A certain married man after work one night recently, left his overcoat and package outside of the door of a place he visited and when he started home, found them gone and had great difficulty in locating them. On Easter tea was given at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kelser on 6 h street Monday evening to a few friends. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kelser, Miss Bertha Kennie of Ivy, Misses Lizzie Coles, Lottie Lewis, Eva Coles, Messrs. J. H. Dickinson, Lawrence Taylor, John Thornton, C. H. Bullock and Dr. E. L. Dickerson. The Building Club of the Ebenezer Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Hooker Tuesday night. This club has done great work in assisting in paying the church debt. The amount of $47.48 was taken in at this meeting. After the business of the club, some of the most THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. enjoyable delectables were served to all present. Mr. E. B. Ragland of Washington, after short a visit to our city returned to Washington this week. MONTICELLO. Among the Lawyers. There are now practicing before the courts of the District of Columbia 21 colored lawyers, a number amply sufficient to transact all the business of the 90,000 inhabitants of the city. It is to be regretted that there seems to be a disposition on the part of some of our citizens to underrate the abitity of these gentlemen. Their legal services should be retained by every member of the race having business before the Courts. The Law Department of Howard University will graduate this year a class of 16 students, two of whom are white ladies. Should any of them intend to apply for admission to the bar, we admonish them to be well equipped before attempting to take the rigid examinations that are now being given by the District Bar Committee. The United States Senate refused to increase the salaries of the judges of the Police Court from $3,000 to $5,000. A point of order was made against this item in the District of Columbia Appropriatian Bill and sustained. It is to be hoped that we will some day be represented on the bench in this branch of the courts. At the present time there is but one member of the race connected with the Police Court in an official capacity. It appears to us that if we were represented judicially we would obtain a greater degree of justice than is meted out to the criminal classes that are daily brought before this court. Mr. Thomas L. Jones appeared for the defendant William Jones and Daniel Newton in Criminal Court No.1 charged with house breaking in entering the laundry of Sam Key and succeeding in acquitting his clients. The plea of former jeopardy raised by Lawyers King and Hughes in the murder case of Charles Bowen w recently sustained by Judge Clabaugh in Criminal Court No.1. In thus winning this constitutional question, never before adjudicated in the courts of this jurisdiction, these young gentlemen have demonstrated their ability and knowledge of the law, and deserve great credit. There is at present a great boom on foot to have Judge Scott, of the Police Court, appointed one of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Judge Scott, by reason of his fair and impartial rulings has succeeded in winning the admiration and esteem of the colored lawyers who practice before his court; and while they would regret to learn of his resignation, still he would have their hearty support in his new undertaking, as he would thus be in position, as Commissioner, to do great good for the race. Judge Harry M. Olabaugh, who presides over Criminal Court No. 1, has proven himself to be a very careful and impartial judge and looks upon all lawyers who have business before his court in the same manner irrespective of color. His decisions are all of the highest order, and pour forth an unusual amount of legal learning. R. S. Smith, Esq., one of the oldest practitioners at the bar, is very busy these days. Mr. Smith is a careful conscientious and skilled lawyer and deserves a large clientage. Mr. Albert Curry of Philadelphia is stopping with friends in this city. Credit Where Credit is Due. Mr. M. Grant Lucas deserves the appreciation of all fair-minded people for the energy he displayed in working up the petition to Congress which was signed by 4,000 citizens and taxpayers, for the maintenance of our schools under colored supervision. The petition presented a clear and straightforward statement of the wishes of the masses of the people in a forcible and intelligent way. All Gloves Fitted to the hand and Kept in Repair for one Year LOUVRE GLOVECO MADE OME and make your set complete—thus insuring style of glove you desire. styles that we carry—and ELSEWHERE for the high manufacture. Prices range Ask to see our new 'Zangaest French kid, in all shades and fancy stitching, price MEN'S GLOVES.—Fine Kid sizes (short fingers,) $1.50. Gloves cleaned by Our Nation guaranteed. Mail order LOUVRE GLOVE G Store open Sa CREDIT Ge OME and make your selections early—while assortments are complete—thus insuring your being fitted perfectly—in the style of glove you desire. 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Grogan's 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W. Between H and I Streets. --- ```markdown ``` Remarkable Progress. Those who attended the Song Service of the 19th street Baptist church choir on Easter Sunday have expressed themselves as being most agreeably surprised at the wonderful effect of the training of Mr. Washington upon the choir. Members of twenty-five years standing testify that they have never heard such music in the church since their connection. A number of urgent requests have been received by the chorister to repeat the exercises in the near future so that those who did not avail themselves of the opportunity on Easter might hear the choir at its best. The complimentary dinner to Mr R. W. Thompson on Wednesday evening was a grand success. Full particulars next week. An invitation has been received by The Colored American to the 32d Anniversary Exercises at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. The event takes place Thursday, April 26th, and the exercises begin at two o'clock. 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Call or write. ; i rg ity Paragraphs. j.4. Chinn. of 1612 K street, is cam- pagoiog in Bearer, Pa. Mrs. Lula Joy Brooks, of 22d &t., Jos been 00 the sick list but was able ping with her usual sweetness last Sunday. Mr. Clarence E, Cherry, formerly snected with the Department of the i rerior, now an attache of the Depart: a of Posts, Havana, Cuba, is great: jrimproved in health. Vr. Wm. Hale, consul to De Leon, France, was in the city last week and na the guest, at dinner, of Mr. H. C. Denny, 400 P street, northwest. Metropolitan A. M. E. Sunday School presented an enjoyable Easter program Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. $110 was raised for missionary cause, The costumes of the chorus girls in the comic opera, will be “things of beauty.” The chorus of Pirates and Policemen is a gem well worth the price of admission alone, The advance sale of seats for the comic opera, “Pirates of Penzance” be* gins Tuesday morning. May 1, at Henry White's music store, 929 F street, n. w., seats 50c, 75a, and $1.00. New York City is preparing to build an vnder- ground railroad and the dem- ocratie administration has notified Mr- Edward E. Lee, chief of the colored democracy, that he will be allowed places for 2,000 Negro laborers The exercises Sunday evening by the Sunday School of the Second Bap- tist church were interesting and ably conducted. Superintendent McKin- ney's painstaking work is bringing golden returns, Mr. Archie Thomas, a prominent business man of Erie, Pa,, was in Washington a few days this week get- ing up a crew of men fer his big sum- ner resort hotel. Mr. Thomas made nany friends while in this city, -\ccent the contradiction to the pre- ailing insinuation that the Negro race ares for no music except “Rag Time,” y turning out en masse, Friday, June , tohear the Dvork Society in the eautifn] pera, “Pirates of Penzance.” Box parties of six are being formed the comie opera, ‘Pirates of Pen- nce” It will be quite a society as ell as a musical event. Persons de- ring to make up parties may receive information by addressing J. Heury ewis, Room 29 Sun Building. By request of friends the choir of ‘bury M. E, church will repeat the udition of Charles F, Manney’s beau’ ul Easter eantata, “The Resurres. | u,” which was given last Sunday h such fine effect, the last Sunday April, (April 29) at the evening |: vice 7.30. : The song service at Nineteenth eet Baptist church Sunday night ‘ everything that could be desired. ° selections were of the highest ; er of excellence and reflected great tin UVULORED AMERICAN, WABHINGIMN Dn THE GATE CITY SOUTH. en POOP COOO DOOD OOD DODO OPOOOO OOOO OOOOO | NELSOW’S __——, wr _STRAIGHTINE. Sees ees ity ee Discovery For Making curry sam STRAIGHT ~ BEFOR, AFTe&R cas Ee "ag Pe. — MA SES A mA ae —_ “SE 7 Cae es ZA Zee _ mee 7 7 SLE CEE LLA-- eens 7/7 tip pe" LI - tigpyS OE: Lr W™XN. UX? LZ, % A SE ANN \\ NX WZ G47 {RG ay Nid : Uf \ 7 VOLE SF If AA 7. \\\ AA > : zi Important|jNotice Jo 3 . To Onur Friends and the Puhitc (Continued from first page \ the ladies of the city and pushed tocom pletion by Mies Hardwiek, Miss J. §, Holmes, Mrs. G. W. White, Mrs, H. 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Arnett were tendered a farewell reception at Quinn Chapel, Wabash avenue and Twenty.fourth street, Chicago, recently. The Bishop has served the limit of four years as the official head of the Fourth Episcopal district, and until the general conference meets his future location will not be known. It is said that there is a strong probability of his being assigned to the First district, which includes the New England states. The successor of Bishop Arnett will be chosen at the next conference. Among those whose names will be considered are Dr T. W. Henderson, a former pastor of Quinn Chapel, now manager of the publishing department in Philadelphia; Rev. J. M. Townsend, also a former a pastor of Quinn Chapel, and Dr. M. M. Moore of Washington, D. C., who is financial secretary of the church. The reception was the more auspicious by the presence of four Bishops, all of whom made brief talks. These were Bishop B. W. Arnett, Bishop Abraham Grant of Philadelphia, Bishop W. J. Gaines of Atlanta, Ga., and Bishop B. F. Lee of Wilberforce, O. The exercises were held in the auditorium, followed by a banquet and after dinner speeches. Rev. George W. Gaines, presiding elder of the Fourth district, was toastmaster. In the Catholic church the Negro worshipper has always been welcome. No discrimination or mark of inferiority is imposed upon him. In the large cities where there is a considerable Negro population, Catholic churches have been established for them, but white people worship there in large numbers The parishioners of the colored Catholic church in Washington, D. C., are among the most prominent of the race. The church is an imposing edifice. Parochial schools and orphan asylums are established in St. Louis, Mo., Baltimore, Md., and Ira T. Bryant, in a long letter to the Selma Record, jumps on Dr. C. S. Smith and condemns the latter administration of the A, M. E. Sunday School Union. Mr. Bryant is employed at the Government Printing Office, and is a son of the late Rev. M. E. Bryant, other cities. A colored person is nev r discriminated against in any elemosy- nery institution of the Catholic church. Archbishop Ireland has taken especial pride in building up the colored Catholic organization in many cities of this country.—Exchange. Rev. H C C. Astwood is a candidate for the editorship of the Christian Recorder. He might stand some show if he would only cultivate the happy art of writing shorter editorials for the Defender. The A. M. E. Bishopric slate at this writing poets the following as the prime THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. favorites: M. M. Moore, H. T. Johnson, C. T. Shaffer, T. W. Henderson, Evads Tyree and H. B. Parks. W. A. Hunton, general secretary of the Y. M. C, A work among colored people is touring the South in the interest of that organization. Bishop Turner's health is said to be improving. EDUCATIONAL NOTES. Hampton Institute has educated over six thousand Negro students; of which fully one thousand are teachers in schools for their race. Mr. William Grey, one of the most prominent colored men of Minneapolis, Minn, and for nearly twenty years employed in the railway postal service died last week. Mr. Grey was chief clerk on his car, and drew a salary of $1,500 a year. A recent report of the United States Commission on education, estimates that a common school education adds 50 per cent to a man's wage earning powers; a high school education adds 100 per cent, and a college education adds 200 hundred per cent. A check for $5,000 signed by a Pennsylvania woman who requested that her name and address remain unknown, has been received by Charles G. Gray, president of the Exchange bank, Kansas City, to be held in trust for the Negro Industrial Academy of Fort Valley, Ga. Prof. Samuel C. Cross, of Martinsburg, is offering the public an opportunity to read his late production in book form, "The Negro and the Sunny South." Prof. Cross is evidently far in advance of many white men in the discussion of the relations between the white and the black men of the South. He makes a strong appeal to the white people of this section of the country to deal fairly with the Negroes if a higher civilization is to be reach. Prof. John Uri Lloyd, the eminent scientist and scholar, of Cincinnati, who a few years ago, fairly startled and charmed the literary world by his remarkable genius and skill displayed in his book, entitled, "Etidorpha," has written a wonderfull serial story for the bookman published by Dodd, Mead & Co., of New York, bearing the homely little of "Stringtown on the Pike." This story will, no doubt, prove peculiarly valuable to the Negro race, as it is a kindly study of race characteristics. 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The Editor Colored American:—My communication appearing in your issue of the 31st ultimo, commenting on the speeches made before the Second Baptist Lyceum on the proceeding Sabbath, was not intended to inaugurate a personal controversy with any one, much less editor Manly. He states through your columns that he was advised by his friends to pass my allusions to him with silent contempt. The advice of his friends was not heeded however, and he takes me to task for not replying to his remarks at the time and place they were delivered. The circumstances forbade that, the meeting being about to close when he jumped to his feet, and frantically harangued the audience, condemning without reserve, the colored people of Washington, and wound up with the coarse and slangy phrase "they ought to get off the earth." Those present of course heard him, and my article was intended for those who were not present, that they might know what manner of man Manly is. That I painted his picture true to nature, is attested by letters from his home in Wilmington, and from many persons from his State resident here. The losses that he would have you believe that he has sustained by remaining on the Negro side, instead of en "the other side," did not fall upon his shoulders, but upon the shoulders of the poor, and confiding colored people whom he abandoned when he so unceremoniously left Wilmington. It was his intemperate utterances that precipitated his flight on that occasion, and gave the excuse for the murderous assaults upon the Negroes just prior to the election of that year. The articles he published in his Wilmington paper, were no more conducive to the peace and harmony between the races South, than his unwarranted reflections upon the colored people of Washington will be to aid the cause for which he assumed to speak. The colored people will contribute to the best of their ability when fairly approached. Sometimes I think that the real cause for the lukewarmness that is occasionally shown when a worthy object is put before the people, is the fact that a lack of judgment is exhibited in the selection of agents and the methods employed by them. There are so many professional solicitors among us. Men without other visible means of support, with books and petitions and endorsements, asking money for monuments, emancipation parades, fake industrial schools, etc., having only a paper existence, men who for years have done nothing else but go around among both races begging in the name of the Negro, and putting the money into their pockets. This cause now before the Supreme Court appeals to us all for support. If popular subscriptions are being solicited, and funds are being subscribed, the fact should be made known through our papers, and each week the amount with the names of the subscribers should be published. The people who give do not want to be insulted, and condemned by adventurers in our midst. The people will not respond where no credit is given except in a private way. The Lawton fund kept growing because each day the names of those who gave were published, and those whose names did not appear hurried to get on the roll of honor. You may talk all you have a mind to about parading your acts of charity before the public, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the fact remains that people want credit in this world for what they do, the rich as well as the poor; and when they do not receive it, they cease contributing. And furthermore they want to know for what purpose their money is expended, whether for lawyers fees, rail road fares or dinners—they want an accounting, such as we seldom get. I throw out these hints simply because I hear these things talked of and whispered on all hands. 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MORRIS. ministry his lifework, he by dint of The After-Easter Masked Ball. hard laborand much personal sacri- —_———_ . sroinia Di. | ce prepated himeeif tor the professien| One of the most enjoyable after-Eas- an Energetic West vice oie Di- and was ordained in 1899, Previous to | ter affairs among the leading secial set P1 yine—The Church, itS Con’ | his ordination he officiated m Orlean,|of the city that has ever taken place 1} regation and its Pastor— N Y., W. Middleton, Pa., and Parkers-| here was the Masked Ball given at Odd | e Notes. burg, W. Va., remaining at each place Fellows’ Hall last Tuesday night under pat forth by the pastor, trustees and members of the A M. E. church here to alse $300 to be applied toward the Jiquidation of the church debt, has sroueed the most favorable comment Probably none were more surprised by the npexpected successthan the church members themselves. The seemingly impossible nature of the project and the magnitude of the work acomplished can hardly be understood by one not acquainted with the conditions which obtain here. The colored population of this city is about 600. The membership of the largest colored church 18 about oae hundred. while the A. M. E. Church, which is in the most pros- perous condition, enrolls forty mem- bers. It is surprising to note the fact that only thres males are included in this namber, hence the A. M. E. Con- nection owes much to the 37 ladies who have labored so faithfully to sus- tain the church. A few weeks ago the pastor and the board of trustees com- posed of Messrs. M. W. Grayson, Wil- llam M. Wilkins», Sherman H, Guss, Harry Green snd Allen Le, determined to make an effort to raise the sum stated above aud issaed an appeal to the public through the columns of the local papers. The pastor assisted by tha members and friends of the chureb immediately en er.d upon the task set before them, snd met with success which exceeded even thair fondest hopes. In addition to the subscriptions col- lected, several entertainments were given which materially aided the pas- torin his effortsto secure the hoped for sum, Among them was a@ box eoclal by Mrs. Thomas Wellman, a@ concert and festival by Mesdames Guss, West and Henry, and a graphaphone con: certby Rev. Thos. Cooke of Chris Episcopal church, Of the $315 col lected, $204 was raised by the pastor pereonal efforts and he modestly re fersto it as “happy result brough about by Providence.” He solicitec subscriptions not alone in this city bu visited adjacent towns and by hi earnest demeanor aud coprteous man nersecured both friends and money Thecredit for this highly satisfactor, work is due mainly to the magnificon work of the bright young pastor, Rev JE, Morris, He has been here but | short time and bis earnest and un tiring efforts have already born goo fruit, seen in the increased attendanc: at Sunday services, the organization o alyceum, the erection of a pulpit plat form, the substitution of natural gal for heating and lighting purposes ant other improvements. When he an nounced bis determination to col lect the amount wanted, one othe divine who has resided here for ! tumber of years warned him to be pre psred fora Keen disappointment, ‘‘for,’ ssid he, ‘you will never eucceed it Talsing the sum you want.’? Withou the shadow ofa doubt or the slightes! heitation, Rev. Morris replied, ‘‘sir, 1 Wil raise every cent of the $300 before our grand rally.’”? His answer was, ‘“‘i You do, come tome and a8 poor as | ami willcontribute another dollar.” ST ee ee ee ee en ge > ee | hard laborand much personal sacri- fice prepared himeelf for the profession and was ordained in 1899, Previous te his ordination he officiated im Orlean, N Y., W. Miadleton, Pa., and Parkers- berg, W. Va., remaining at each place one year. After being ordained in October of last year, he was assigned to this field and it was ‘a fortunate se. lection for this ehurch.- When he as- sumed the pastorate of the church, the total indebtedness was abont five hun- dred and twenty dollars. Tais has now been reduced to about two hup- dred and fifty dollars, so that this splendid church property with a valu- ation of about fourthousand dollars is almost unencumbered Rev. Morris eloquent sermons so fall of Christian zeal and fervor have increased the at tendance until the seating capacity of the church is frequently tested. Personally he is a very agreeable gen- ‘tleman and his affability has done much to attract the people and doubt - less had much to do with his success in obtaining subscriptions from those not disposed to be generous under ordi- nary circumstances. The vested choir of this church 1s an important auzxili- ary to the pastor and has proven to be a strong attrattion. It is under the di- rection of Prof. 3. H. Gues who 18 the recipient of many congratulaticus be- cause ths execllent character of the mu sic selected and rendered 1n euch credi- table style. Ofthis ehoir one of the white pastors unhesitatingly said that it compared favorably with ang in the city. Ipredict a bright and successfal future for Rey. Morris and it will be well to watch his career. His consci- entious efforts and hatd work will un’ doubtedly bring to him honors well earned, kK. W. Henry. The Epworth League of Lane’s C. M. E, chapel, 14th and C streets, northeast, is the literary center of that thriving section, The meetings are held every Sunday at 6:50 p. m., and the best oratorical talent of the city is drawn upon for speakers. Last Sun- day Editor A. L, Manly delivered a strong address. Tomorrow, Mr, A. 8, Richardson will be the attraction, Rev. F. G. Saelson, M. A., Ph. D.,, T. R.G. 8. and General Superinten- dent of the A. M. E. Church in West Africa, passed through the city Tues- day of this week en route to his home im Athens, Ga. Dr. Snelson has spent more than ferty months in Africa and is greatly elated over the work of the A.M. E. Church. He had traveled already 8,000 miles when he reached Washington and regretted very much that he could not meet a number of his friends as he passed through the city. Health for 10 cents. Casesrets make the bowels ard kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, bil- Housness and constipatien. Bring Money When You Come, Work in Washington is always plentiful during the sessions of Con. gress, says the Atlantic City Public Record, but the hotels and private families pay very poor wages. Wash- ington is not a manufacturing or com: mercial city, but depends upon the employees of the Government, rich residents and visitors for support. It is not the tewn for colored people to visit in search of work without they have relatives or influential friends there. J. W. Barkley surprised the local billiard room keepers by adding another pool room to his list, the new one is loeated at 314 12th street, s.e. — The After-Easter Masked Ball. One of the most enjoyable after-Eas- ter affairs among the leading secial set of the city that has ever taken place here was the Masked Ball given at Odd Fellows’ Hall last Tuesday night under the auspices of about eighty well-known and popular young and married ladies. The maskers began to arrive about 8 P. m , and from that time until 10:30, when the usmasking took place, there was more real fun enjoyed by those who were masked and those who were un masked than could be gotten in the same amount of time under any other circumstances, Hoffman’s Orchestra was in attendance and discoursed some ot their sweetest strains, The hall was, comparatively speaking, quiet duting the early part of the ovening because it was a good move not to say too much lest your neighbor find out who you were, There were Indians from the wild and wooly West, cow boys from the plains, characters from Shakespeare, characters of Biblical prominence, little maids from school with slates and pen- oils trying their best to make two and two five, gypsy queens, fairy queens, queens of heaits, monks, dominoes, stu- dents, knaves, dudes, jxckies and vol- unteer soldiers. Some of the girls de- picted milk waids, the rainbow and ‘nearly every othercharacter that can be imagined. Supper was served from elevem o'clock on, The dancers, stop- ping atany time, partook totheir heart’s content of the delicacies supplied by Lowery, the caterer, and then returned to indulge once more tn the light fan ‘tastic. When the unmasking took place | many surprises were in store for thoze present, Ferocious personages in an instant became mild mannered, gentle- manly young fellows. Topeies and Aunt Ophelias beeams attractive scheol ma’ams. Women became men and lightening change acts were the order of the evening. Such affairs are a de- light to all of the residents of our race in this community as well as visitors te our beautifal sity sinoeit brings togeth er in social intercourse in an informally formal way the very best element in our race. Most of our leading men in the professions and in business and in the social scale were presend and while all of them were not Masked, all of them were as gay and as joyous as though their happy child- hood had once more returned, We would like to go into details and elaborate on the groteequeness and ef- fectiveness of some of the costumes but there were 80 many that were excel- leat that epace forbids detailed men tion. The funtion wound up at one o’clock when eabs, carrsages and auto- mobiles were laughingly entered and the happy throng departed for their tomes after an evening filled with mirth, music, dancing and pure unadal- eratedenjoyment. Theladies who had the affair in charge proved themselves adepts in that line, it being a question whether an equal number of men could have brought the affair to such a point of perfection. It was a parfect success in every way. Hoffman’s Big Musical Festival. No feature of the big musical featival for June Sth will make you ashamed of your race’s musical standing. The magnificent program to be presented has received aseasons careful training— nothing hurriedly gotten up. In the new era inaugurated by Mr. Hoffman, our young local talent have rapidly forged to the top notch. Reserved seats are now on sale at the Musical Bureau, 1130 15th street,n. w. 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Of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers comprises the features of all of the Commissioned Offcers of the regiment except four. ‘ hey are sbown upon 8 larger scale than apy of the other cflicors, and to his right and left, tha field and staff officers are seen » Then comes in regular order all the line officers, making thirty six pictures intbe group. Under each officer is his name and rank; line cfficers, letter of their commmaad. 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 trcops at San Juan Hill in support of the Rough Rid«rs. In the upper right hand cor: ner is a scene around the camp in Ouba. At the bottom is the title line of the Souvenir. Fine artistic work encircles the picture of each officer, all of whom are in full military uniform. The art work and the plan upon which they are group, makes the Souvenir the most beautiful and interesting pictures ever published in behalf of ihe race. All lovers of race pride, and race recogni: tion, will buy one to preserve for futare reference. See terms to agents. When you write for farther information, send stamp —adv. ©. H, NAUGHTON... -AND SEGARS FINE WINES, Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest (or E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Zz pe wisting, Copying and Steno: P work satiefactoril Se rCaacnenieaiee by the Dar sey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. ‘and most experianced, the ene te, ee oes a eer Tee M. D., 604 North Sixth St., Philadel- hich Siscrcergy rat ie L & Health restored. Parts enlarged. Hours :' ev'gs 6-9, Sun. 9-12. Hours fr long standing sad dessa qa cy emer Erah gee Thien seh The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8. NO. 4 A MODERN CINCINNATUS. Dr. T. W Henderson of Christian Recorder a Bright Star in the Galaxy of Gifted Men in the Great A. M. E. Church. Editor Colored American—With your permission I beg to be allowed through your widely circulated paper, which by the way is one of the best published by the race, to say a few words about one of the leading clergymen of the African Methodist Episcopal church. I refer to Dr. T. W, Henderson of Indianapolis, Ind., but now in office at Philadelphia, Pa., as Business Manager of the Book Concern of his church. I desire as a member of that church to speak of Dr. Henderson as I know him. I had the honor of serving under him as a trustee for nearly three years, indeed was converted under his preaching and esteem him as my spiritual father. I was one of over nine hundred that united with Bethel church under his ministry and know him well and intimately. When the good doctor came to Indianapolis we were worshiping, or rather those who were worshiping, in old Bethel church on Vermont street, but it was soon evident that if he stayed as pastor the old structure would have to give way for a more modern one and it did. We are worshiping in one of the finest church buildings owned by the race and every time I look at it I say there is Dr. T. W, Henderson's monument. At the time of its dedication in '96, the Freeman denominated it "The Pride of Indianapolis" We think so yet, Though it is a large building seating about fourteen hundred people, it was frequently found entirely too small to hold the doctors' immense congregations. Nothing would give me and thousands of others more pleasure than to see this godly man made one of the bishops of our church and as one of the lay delegates of the Indiana conference. I shall do every honorable thing in my power to elevate him to that high and holy office and I do this and say it because I feel that no man whom I know is better fitted both by attainments and nature to fill the place. First of all he is a Christian gentleman. He is a preacher of uncommon power and eloquence. He is a friend to his race and never afraid or ashamed to speak out for his people. He is always ready and willing to help the poor and needy. He would be just as easily approached by the poor preacher as the great one. He would be useful wherever he visited in building up the work of the church. He has about him a personal magnetism that wins friends for him and draws people to him. He would always think about something else more than mere dollars and cents and no man's appointment, with him would depend upon how many dollars he could raise but how many souls could he win to Christ. While he always shows the greatest veneration for the aged he never slights the young. He would grace the office of a Bishop and would prove a blessing to his church. There is another thing about this man of God that I have always admired and that is his race feeling. He thinks and says out boldly that WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1900. J. G. H. REV. T. W. HENDERSON, Business Manager of the Christian Recorder, and a Popular Candidate for Bishop in the A. M. E. Church. REV. T. W. HENDERSON, Business Manager of the Christian Recorder, and a Popular Candidate for Bishop in the A. M. E. Church. race enterprises should be fostered That if a colored man can be found that can do the work that is wanted to be done that he ought to be employed to do it rather than the man from another race. He has often said in the presence of the writer if you have a law suit get your own lawyer, that is of our own race to attend to it for you, if sick your own doctor and if in need of an undertaker get your own. I love a man that believes in the possibilities of his own race, a man who never bows or truckles to any man but stands up like a man and proves on every occasion that there is something in the black man as well as the white one. There is one other thing I always admired in this good man and that is his strong leaning toward the spiritual side of religion. He does not believe that a Methodist preacher should try to ape the Presbyterian or the Episcopalian, but should be a true Methodist or else quit the Methodist church and go to the church with which he is nearest in agreement. In a word Doctor Henderson is a true representative of the church to which he belongs. The Doctor is blest with one of the most amiable women for a wife with whom it has ever been my pleasure to become acquainted. It matters not what work the Doctor is engaged in she can be found at his side helping him along. She has been known in this city to go out solicit money buy a load of coal in the coldest days of winter then get up on the seat with the driver and go from one poor home to another giving a bushel here and a bushel there thus finding the fuel for a fire to many poor and suffering ones. Make this man a bishop and the church will be blest. Indianapolis, Ind, Apr. 9, 700. Second Baptist Lyceum Anniversary. Tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, the Second Baptist Lyceum will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of its organization. A rare program has been arranged by President Thompson and he hopes to see present many of the distinguished men and women who have, during all these years contributed largely to the success of this popular body. The exercises will include among other things, a short "History of the Organization, and Its Practical Achievements," by Mr. W. T. McKinney; address on "The Influence of Literary Societies Upon a Community," by Prof. H. Y. Arnett, B. S., address "What the Lyceum Means to the Second Baptist Church," by the pastor Rev. W. B. Johnson. By urgent request, Mr. Robert Harlan will recite Kipling's famous "Absent-Minded Beggar." Miss Luu A. Hamer will render a contralto solo; Mr. Walter Fraklin, tenor of Cinchinnati, will make his initial appearance here; and Miss Georgia Savoy will give a piano selection. The occasion promises to be an auspicious one. At 3.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon next Delegate W. Calvin Chase will discuss "The Absurdities and Follies of Negro Leaders" before the Congressional Lyceum at Odd Fellows' Hall 1606 M street, n. w. Mr. Chase says that he has a new 13-inch gun loaded to the muzzle and before he is through a number of would be leaders will yell, "Who hit Billy Patterson?." PRICE FIVE CENTS THE GATE CITY SOUTH Educational Work in the Black Belt-Echoes From Easter-Pen Pictures News Notes and Vagories. Atlanta, Ga. Special.—Mr. S. F. Mansfield for some years Baptist Missionary, but now of the Treasury Department, Washington, D. C., is in the city on a visit. He addressed the Sunday School children last Sunday morning at Wheat Street Baptist Church. Sunday was a fine Easter day and the churches were all crowded during the day. President Henderson, of Morris Brown College, preached a very fine Easter sermon at Big Bethel church in the morning. Last Friday night at Clark University, was perhaps the greatest night ever seen in Atlanta. The occasion being the 30th anniversary of Prof. W. H. Crogman's labors in our midst as a teacher. On the platform were Bishop Gaines, presidents of the colleges and seminaries of the city and state, and other distinguished guests. In the audience were the teachers of every school in the city and a host of invited guests. Bishop Gaines on the part of a committee of citizens presented Prof. Crogman with a filled purse. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen presented him with a translation of Plato. The president of Clark presented him with a set of Downing's. Prof. Murray of Gammon Theological Seminary, presented Mrs. Crogman with a purse. There were a large number of letters read from all parts of the country and abroad congratulating Prof. Crogman upon the successful completion of his thirty years of labor in the educational field. Prof. Crogman responded to the many kind words spoken in his presence. These exercises being over the guests were invited over to the banquet hall where five long tables were appropriately decorated with becoming artistical display illustrating the feminine genius, covers being laid for 1,000. This feature was one of the most perfect ever witnessed any where. The guests' places at the tables were designated by their names being neatly written on cards and placed upon the plates. The ushers would meet the guests and conduct them to the point described. Every thing worked like a clock in good order. Dr. Bowen asked the blessing and then the eating began. Toasts were responded to by presidents Henderson of Morris Brown College and Sayles of Atlanta Baptist College, Prof. T. N. Chase of Atlanta University, Miss Abbott of Clark, Miss Hooper of Storrs, Prof. Murray of Gammon, the president of Clark, Mr E. L. Simon of the Forging Department of Clark, Maj S. W Easley, Jr. Mrs A. F Herndon read Prof. Chase's remarks. The idea of giving this reception to Prof. Crogman originated with Mr. E. L. Simon one of Atlanta's foremost citizens and instructor in the forging or blacksmith department of Clark University, and the matter was taken up by (Continued on fifth page.) Much Activity and Life at the Home of Thomas Jefferson. Charlettesville, Va., Special—At the Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday eight converts were baptized by the pastor, Rev. C. N. Harris. At 8 e'clock services were held at the above named church, at which time those baptized were made full members of the church. The revival which has been in progress at the Zion Union Baptist church closed last Friday night with a good number of converts. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday meeting for men was very largely attended. The subject for next Sunday is "Wisdom," Prov. 6 6-12. Mr. J. H. Dickinson, our leading caterer, has been appointed head waiter for White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va., for the coming summer. A better selection could not have been made, as Mr. Dickinson is a man of great executive ability especially along the line to which he has been chosen. Miss Julia Wyatt of Scottsville, Va., is in the city, stopping at the home of her brother, Mr. P. Y. Wyatt on 6th street n. w. Mrs. G. W. Lawson, who teaches at Greenwood Va., was in the city Saturday. Miss Beulah Lewis of Scottsville is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Edmonds, on Beimont. Mr. Egbert Terry of this city and Mr. W. Whitelow of Free Union, went to Front Royal last week to attend the Republican Convention as delegates. Messrs. H. E. Tonsler, J. A. Kennie and J. Spinner left this week for Warm Springs. Miss Cora Brown has closed her school at Earleyville, Va. The meeting of the Christian Social Club, an organization of the younger members of the First Baptist church, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ferguson Monday night. This club is organized for the spiritual and social advancement of his members and to aid financially in the church work. The officers are as follows: Miss Lizzie Coles, president, Mrs. Bettie Howard, vice president; Mrs. Gertrude Heiskell, Secretary, Miss Susie Fleming, asst. secretary, Mr. John Thornton, treasurer, Mr. J. H. Dickinson, chaplain, Miss Lottie D. Lewis, organist; Miss Eva Coles, asst. organist. These meetings are held every week. The funeral of Miss Lottie Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wood, took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. B. Hardy, officiating. Misses Polly Watson and Carrie Nicholas left last week for New York. The American can be gotten at Pollard and Nobles' barber shop, or from A. F. Angel at the University. MONTICELLO. NEURYPNOLOGY The science of the Twentieth Century, includes Mesmerism, Hypnotism, Personal Magnetism, Magnetic Healing Suggestive Therapeutics, Telepathy, Mind Reading, Clairvoyance, and other allied Phenomena. It demonstrates that there is a latent force in every man and woman by which you can work wonders, only you learn how to use it. By this wonderful power you can alleviate pain, cure diseases, opium, morphine, whiskey and cigarette habits, influence and control man and beast, win admiration and love, be influential in life, successful in your business as well as enabled to get up and conduct the most thrilling entertainment ever witnessed. 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His rendering of the Classics is nothing less than masterful and inspiring, and his expression evidences a power akin to genius. This mastery of the violin appealed with peculiar force to his illustrious grandsire. Those who best knew the late Frederick Douglass could not fail to be interested in his intense enthusiasm for the violin. He personally knew all the great artists of that instrument both in America and Europe and revealed in the wonders of their execution. In some sonnets of rare poetic beauty and power written by Theodore Tilton in Paris as a tribute to Mr. Douglass at the time of his death he refers to his love for the violin as follows:— (As certain of the saints are wont to say) He was a sinner to his dying day! For, like the rest of his melodious kin, A song was what his soul delighted in, Especially some soft and plaintive lsy Which in the old and weird plantation way. He touched the strings with more than ratic art: For off a sudden supernatural power Would swell within him, till he gave went To all the pent-up passion of his heart! So his Cremona in a troubled hour Beguiled for him a care to a content. Mr. Joseph Douglass, this brilliant young man of our race, will add materially to the glory of those artistic achievements which coming years have in store for us. Dismissed for Preaching Anarchy. Harry Sheperd, the colored photographer from St. Paul, Minn., is reported to have been dismissed from service in the Negro exhibit department of the Paris Exposition. Shepherd had been in the southern states for sometime securing photographs for us in his department, but he took occasion while there to preach anarchy and advise the Negroes to combine against the United States in the event of war with foreign powers. This, he says, is the only solution of the race problem. When taxed with his misconduct he made no denials and after his discharge openly boasted to a reporter of a local paper circulating inflammatory circulars while in the South. Shepherd has left Washington for the West. Ex. DOINGS IN DANVILLE: Danville, Va., Special.—Mrs. C. G. Foster of Cambridge, Mass., was in our city a few days this week getting her little niece, Miss Florence White, the charming daughter of Major and Mrs. John White in readiness to take back to Massachusetts with her, to take a special course in kindergarten work. We are always glad and feel honored with a visit from Mrs. Foster, for she spent a part of her girlhood in our little city. While here, she visited our schools and all public institutions of every kind and has inspected our jails and poor houses more closely we fear than our own women have done. Music at the Metropolitan. Metropolitan A. M. E. carch was packed to its utmost capacity Sunday evening by a brilliant audience, assembled to listen to the Easter song service which for years has been eagerly awaited as one of the significant annual events of this community. Prof. John T. Layton is an ideal director, and all of the selections on the program were happily made and most artistically rendered. He added to the pleasure of 3,000 people on an extremely warm evening by making the exercises shore and sweet, wisely sacrificing quantity A Sad Loss. The death on Thursday of last week, of Mr. John J. Jackson, and employee for eighteen years in the city post office here, was a great shock and surprise to all his many friends and his family. He was a good man and much beloved and will be greatly missed. The funeral took place from Asbury church at 2 p.m. last Sunday. Rev. I. L. Thomas, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Bishop Johnson conducting the services. The family has the sympathy of every one of John's friends and acquaintances. Contentment Means Stagnation "I have heard some people say that they were not willing to educate the Negro, because it will dissatisfy him with his condition, and he will not be a good servant. May God grant that that discontent may grow and enlarge till it shall occupy every part of his soul, mind and body. I would not give a fig for a man who is content with what he is. If you are satisfied with what you have done and do not intend to try to do better, go higher and accomplished more, you would better give up your place to some one else. I believe in people being dissatisfied; that is the object of education." —Dr. J. L. M. Curry in The Independent, (N. Y.) Philadelphia Delegates Banquetted. A well-attended banquet was given by the officers of the Eighteenth District, in honor of W. Calvin Chase and Dr. J. M. Jones, at Samaritan Temple, I street, between 2d and 3d streets, southwest, Wednesday evening, April 11. A fine menu was served and some stirring speeches were made. The executive committee was made up of Messrs. Bolden Evans, Chairman; J. R. Evans, Secretary; Walker Gilchrist, William Green and S. E. Jones. Enterprise in Mississippi. A number of wealthy Negroes of Mississippi intend to raise $250,000 for the purpose of building and equipping a cotton mill in the state. A stock company will be organized. A prominent white business man of the state says of the project: "The white people are inclined to help the matter along as far as advice is concerned and aid in organization, although the Negroes do not seek to have them place any mony in the company. This they want to do entirely themselves. Such a concern would give employment to a large number of blacks, and would not only be of vast benefit to them, but to the state at large. It has my hearty approval." 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. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY ```markdown ``` 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. 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Sold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for 3 bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGION, D.O0: 3 SS ae a a revere reer een mR RRS AN ELOQUENT DIVINE, another, St. Paul tella us that Moses | SOO000O6O00O0590OO000O 509O500050000000000009OOH0O SS refused to be cailed the son of Pharaob’s Albanian Talks Practical Re- | daughter chosing rather to suffer afflic wet De POE! to the Sons and Daughters of tion with the people of God. Ksteem- Cc ses, a Young but Powerful . | ing the reproach of Christ greater than a '¢ — ’ Charitable Organization. riches, than the treasures of Egypt for Lr Qemnawitrym marran " Te Dn eee 7 ee eee ee ee nm, oe re hed here to the order of the Sone and Daughters of Moses, was that de- livered by Rev, C. N. Gibbons, pastor of Hamilton Street A. M. E, ehurchon Sunday 4 pril 1, 1900. The order turned out in full and made a very creditable showing. Quite a number of well known white and colored citizens be ing among the auditors. The Sens and Daughters of Moses is oneofthe strong- est benevolent organizations in this part of the State of New York, and thia is largely due to the intelligent clorte of Mr. Joseph P, Smith, (a son of the late J. R. B. Smitb,) after whom one of the Tabernacles of the order has been named. there are several lodges or Taber nacies here are which in @ prosperous, healthy condition as the followimg state ments will show: No 112, 42 members; amount in treasury $78.66, in bank, $215,28;No 117, 43 members; amountin treasury, $7.55, in bank, 24%,96; No ), 42 members, in treasury $21.25, iv vank $100. The order pays the following rate of sick benefite $4.00 per week for 6 week, 82, per week for 6 weeks, and $1 per week as long as members remain sick and are fipancial, and $50 at death. In each Tabernacles during the past year several have been promptly giyep their sick dues, none, howeyer, are eli- gible to benefits until they have been in the order for one year. There has been only one death sinee the estab- lishment of the order in this District, About twenty members have taken the 15th degree and one Grand Officer, The encampment of the order meets in this city in October next, The sermon to the Albany and Troy branches of the order by Rev. Mr. Gib: bons was listened to with much atten- tion and was highly commended by mauy of those who neard it. Mr. Gibbons’ discourse was largely historical. Among some of the things hesaid was:“The order of Moses was first established in this country in 1867, by one Peter Paul Brown, of Philadelphia, he having received a warrant from the British West Indies to establish the order ip this country. Since that time the order has made rapid progress, ex- \ending its influence as far as Provi- der ce, R. I, on the East, Troy on the North and Virginia on the South and West. “You have”? said he ‘49 departments and 8.543members. You have initiated during (he year 798, In treasury and bank you have $14,707.95. Your order for principle is one of the best i know. It stands squarely upon God's word and represents in its ceach. ing the Church of the living God-ie.; the Church on earth * * * Icoun- Sel you to imitate the Christian princi- ples of of Moses. ‘fhe sacred writing 8 lel) us that Mcses was very meek—a grace that should be sought after,— Meeckness Is patience in the recepticn of injuries, a temper of mind not east- ly pr voked. It teaches us to govern cur own anger. It is a beauty and Ornament to hnman beings. Ttisa pro- a ee Ne ee ee ee he refused to be caiied the son of Pharaoh’s daughter chosing rather to suffer afllic tion with the people of God. Ksteem- ing the reproach of Christ greater than riches, than the treasures of Egypt for he had reaped unto the recompense of the reward, = * * There is no doubt that Mos: es could have been Prime Minister of Egypt had he elcsed his eyes to the sufferings of his people and preferred to live a life of pleasure and forget his God. His people were poor and crashed and dispised—a nation of slaves. If he identified himself with them his con: dition would be like theirs—one of great trials. If he sought to elevate ‘them such an undertaking would be ere with great peril and hardehip, trial and danger, want and care would follow from any course which he could adopt, and he knew that an effort to reecue them from bondage must be at- tended with sacrifice of all the com- forts and honor which he enjoyed at Pharaoh’s court. Yet he chose this, he on the whole preferred it. He left the court not be cause he was driven away, pot because there was nothing there to gratify am- bition, not because of hard treatment for he was treated with all the respect and honor due his station, his talent and his learning. But because he pre ferred to share the trials and sorrows of the friends of God. So every one who becomes a friend of God and caets his lot with bis people though he may anticipate that it wil) be attended with persecution, with poverty and with scorn prefers this te all the pleasures of life and sip, and tc the most brilliant prospects of wealth and fame which this world can offer. As Sons and Daughters of :Moses ‘Gc thou and do likewise.’’ St. Paul tells us that Moses chos¢ rather to suffer s ffliction with the peo ple of God, than to enjoy the pleasure: of sin for azeason. We may learn fron this that there is a degree of pleasure It does not deserve to Le called happi. ness, and the apostle doez not call it eo It is pleasure 1, ¢.; excitement, mern ment, amusement. Happiness is more solid and euduring than pleasure, anc solid happiness is not found in the ways of sin.”’ I regret that I cannot give more space to this thoughtful and instrective ser- mon. It ought to be put in pamphle, form and given a wider circulation, { is packed full of sound reasoning anc wise counsel ar4@ appeals with peculis! foree to the imielligence and commo: sense of the people Rev. Mr. Gibbons i: a native of Bermuda, W. I., and ai honorable and upright ministe. of thi Gospel. His success here as a minister is the result of his straightforward dealing: with the people and his earnest Chris tian eharacter, The Sons and Daugtte! of Moses should publish this sermon an¢ distribute it. It is a magnificent anc comprehensive statement of the work Afro-American Inventors. 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Seer ae eens oo A= S53 ee It gives a full account of their A * 7. callant deeds in all the wars of the Tt f HEI United, States, especially the Great coe OEM] Civil War of 1861-65, and the Span- at 2S Bi tas He | ey vi | ish-American War of 1896. e ma aa Mw i Pio Nimeiat| It is filled with Harilling tales of nic i Dh VEDA ae sia individual heroism in battles on sea FW Bebe er ci son aM) end land, in patriotic uprisings, and nl Rede a RL aL Mani] in prison pens; tells of all the Col- HAN OAR ia) URC Pai ored heroes trom brave Crispus Meh) Attucks to the invincible Colored bt om NeRiann| Regulars of the U. S. 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A. assembly room was crowded Sunday p. m. the occasion being the men's meeting for Bible study. The subject for next Sunday's meeting is the "Parable of the Tares," Matthew 13 chapter, 24 and 31 verses. The Jefferson school of the city closed Thursday for the Easter holidays and opened again Tuesday. The work of the school is progressing finely with the following corps of instructors: Prof. B. E. Tonsler, principal; Miss Lizzie Coles, Messrs. R. Kelser, J. A. Brown, J. N. Baker, George W. Lawson and C. H. Bullock. Rev. C. N. Harris pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church is conducting revival services at Covesville, Virginia this week. Mr. John G. Shelton of Yancey's Mill school and Miss Gertrude Wilson of North Garden school have closed their school for the session and returned to the city. Mr. G. W. Lawson of the city schools visited Greenwood last week, Miss Bertha Kennie of Ivy Virginia is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Lottie Lewis on 6th street, n. w. Miss Bettie James is home from Richmond, Va. Miss Rosa Whipps is home on a visit from Washington, D. C. Miss Rosa Duvall Jackson, wife of the newly appointed pastor of the M. E, church and formerly of this city is home again. Mrs. C. C. Stumm of Staunton, Va. stopped over last week en route to Staunton from Alabama. Mr. Henry Ragland arrived home from Richmond last week. He leaves this week for Warm Springs. Va. Miss Willie Perkins left last week for New York City. Miss Annie Bryant, who has been quite ill is improving slowly. Prof. Terrell, principal of the Valley Institute, Basic City, Va., was in the city last week. Mr. Louis Whiting of Greenwood, Va. who had his left leg amputated at the University Hospital last week is improving slowly. Mr. Wm. H. Parago, agent for the Cable Music Co. of Richmond, Va. one of the largest music firms in the South, has made several sales of pianos and organs recently. Mrs. Sarah Sammons who has been quite sick at her home on Mill street, is convalescent. Mr. William Logan is home from Richmond, Va., Messrs L. K. Kennie and William Childs of Staunton, Va. were in the city this week. A certain married man after work one night recently, left his overcoat and package outside of the door of a place he visited and when he started home, found them gone and had great difficulty in locating them. On Easter tea was given at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kelser on 6 h street Menday evening to a few friends. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kelser, Miss Bertha Kennie of Ivy, Misses Lizzie Coles, Lottie Lewis, Eva Coles, Messrs J. H. Dickinson, Lawrence Taylor, John Thornton, C. H. Bullock and Dr. E. L. Dickerson. The Building Club of the Ebenezer Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Hooker Tuesday night. This club has done great work in assisting in paying the church debt. The amount of $47,49 was taken in at this meeting. After the business of the club, some of the most THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. enjoyable delectables were served to all present. Mr. E. B. Ragland of Washington, after short a visit to our city returned to Washington this week. MONTICELLO. Among the Lawyers. There are now practicing before the courts of the District of Columbia 21 colored lawyers, a number amply sufficient to transact all the business of the 90,000 inhabitants of the city. It is to be regretted that there seems to be a disposition on the part of some of our citizens to underrate the abitity of these gentlemen. Their legal services should be retained by every member of the race having business before the Courts. The Law Department of Howard University will graduate this year a class of 16 students, two of whom are white ladies. Should any of them intend to apply for admission to the bar, we admonish them to be well equipped before attempting to take the rigid examinations that are now being given by the District Bar Committee. The United States Senate refused to increase the salaries of the judges of the Police Court from $3,000 to $5,000. A point of order was made against this item in the District of Columbia Appropriatian Bill and sustained. It is to be hoped that we will some day be represented on the bench in this branch of the courts. At the present time there is but one member of the race connected with the Police Court in an official capacity. It appears to us that if we were represented judicially we would obtain a greater degree of justice than is meted out to the criminal classes that are daily brought before this court. Mr. Thomas L. Jones appeared for the defendant William Jones and Daniel Newton in Criminal Court No.1 charged with house breaking in entering the laundry of Sam Key and succeeding in acquitting his clients. The plea of former jeopardy raised by Lawyers King and Hughes in the murder case of Charles Bowen w recently sustained by Judge Clabaugh in Criminal Court No.1. In thus winning this constitutional question, never before adjudicated in the courts of this jurisdiction, these young gentlemen have demonstrated their ability and knowledge of the law, and deserve great credit. There is at present a great boom on foot to have Judge Scott, of the Police Court, appointed one of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Judge Scott, by reason of his fair and impartial rulings has succeeded in winning the admiration and esteem of the colored lawyers who practice before his court; and while they would regret to learn of his resignation, still he would have their hearty support in his new undertaking, as he would thus be in position, as Commissioner, to do great good for the race. Judge Harry M. Olabaugh, who presides over Criminal Court No. 1, has proven himself to be a very careful and impartial judge and looks upon all lawyers who have business before his court in the same manner irrespective of color. His decisions are all of the high est order, and pour forth an unusual amount of legal learning. R. S. Smith, Esq., one of the oldest practitioners at the bar, is very busy these days. Mr. Smith is a careful conscientious and skilled lawyer and deserves a large clientage. Mr. Albert Curry of Philadelphia is stopping with friends in this city. Credit Where Credit is Due. Mr. M. Grant Lucas deserves the appreciation of all fair-minded people for the energy he displayed in working up the petition to Congress which was signed by 4,000 citizens and taxpayers, for the maintenance of our schools under colored supervision. The petition presented a clear and straightforward statement of the wishes of the masses of the people in a forcible and intelligent way. LOUVRE GLOVE CO ESTATE MARIA OME and make your selec complete—thus insuring style of glove you desire. styles that we carry—and our ELSEWHERE for the high manufacture. Prices range in Ask to see our new "Zangara' est French kid, in all shades, and fancy stitching, price MEN'S GLOVES.—Fine Kid and sizes (short fingers,) $1.50. Gloves cleaned by Our New fation guaranteed. Mail orders s LOUVRE GLOVE GO Store open Satu CREDIT Get and make your selections early—while assoc- plete—thus insuring your being fitted perfe- tion of glove you desire. 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A number of urgent requests have been received by the chorister to repeat the exercises in the near future so that those who did not avail themselves of the opportunity on Easter might hear the choir at its best. The complimentary dinner to Mr R. W. Thompson on Wednesday evening was a grand success. Full particulars next week. An invitation has been received by The Colored American to the 32d Anniversary Exercises at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. The event takes place Thursday, April 26th, and the exercises begin at two o'clock. Among those who will speak are Mr. Booker T. Washington, Hon. J. L. M. Curry, Mr. Walter Page and Mr. J. M. Linsay, of the University of Pennsylvania. --- --- C Gloves for EASTER Now Ready. selections early—while assortments are being your being fitted perfectly—in the. Nowhere else can you find half the and our prices are always LOWER THAN high-class goods that we import and charge from $1 up. 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Sunday school presented an enjoyable Easter program Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. $110 was raised for missionary cause, The costumes of the chorus girls in the comic opera, will be “things of heauty.” The chorus of Pirates and Policemen is a gem well worth the price of admission alone, The advance sale of seats for the comic opera, “Pirates of Penzance” be- gins Tuesday morning. May 1, at Henry White's music store, 929 F street, n. w., seats 50c, 750, and $1.00. New York City is preparing to build an vnder- ground railroad and the dem- ocratie administration has notified Mr- Edward E. Lee, chief of the colored democracy, that he will be allowed places for 2,000 Negro laborers The exercises Sunday evening by the Sunday School of the Second Bap- tist church were interesting and ably conducted. Superintendent McKin: ney’s painstaking work is bringing golden returns, Mr. Archie Thomas, a prominent business man of Erie, Pa.. was in Washington a few days this week get- ting up a crew of men fer his big sum- mer resort hotel. Mr. Thomas made many friends while in this city. Accent the contradiction to the pre- vailing insinuation that the Negro race cares for no music except “Rag Time,” by turning out en masse, Friday, June |, ty hear the Dvork Society in the beautifnl opera, “Pirates of Penzance.” Box parties of six are being formed for the comie opera, “Pirates of Pen- ance” It will be quite a society as well as a musical event. Persons de- siring to make up parties may receive {ull information by addressing J. Heury Lewis, Room 29 Sun Building. By request ef friends the choir of Asbury M. E, church will repeat the rendition of Charles F. Manney’s beau: tiful Easter eantata, “The Resurres. ou,” which was given last Sunday With such fine effect, the last Sunday : April, oe 29) at the evening rvice 7.30. The sopg service at Nineteenth Street Baptist church Sunday night Was everything that could be desired. The selections were of the highest irder of excellence and reflected great ‘edit upon the choir and its hard- vorking direetor, Mr. Benj. Washing: on, Every seat was taken. tHE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. 6. THE GATE CITY SOUTH. PPO VOC OOOO POCO OOD DOOOOSOOOS OPO SOO OOOO NELSOWS _—- w= STRAIGHTINE. The Latest Discovery For Making KNOTTY, KINKY CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT F BEFORS AFTER UR. oa ee oy) <a 77 ee ee eo Vee IE ad 7 Zs fae Ree Ls Need CEL LLG A SE yyypy-pnne MG tig@S EGE. GEG, Ll ig J Stef Yip Wc NZ \Z J AEN \ By GS / , TY EP | WAY Wij OA AAAS 1) AAA ey \\\ \ S ; Important \Notice cee 3 To Our Friends and the Public. (Continued from first page ) ‘the ladies of the city and pushed tocom pletion by Mies Hardwiek, Miss J. 5. Holmes, Mrs. G. W. White, Mrs, H. ‘Pitts, Mrs. A, F. Herndon, Mra. 8. W. Easley. Jr., Mrs. D. T. Howard, Sr., Mrs. W_O. Murphy, Miss M. L. Gaines, Miss Bessie B. faylor, Mre. Julia Tarner. and others. The young ladies at the University all joined in and made the affair mort enjoyable, I wish I could mention each by name in this article but I cannot because I do not know their names, | Keystone division No. 4, Unitorm Rank K. of P., celebrated their 4th an- ‘nual period at Beulah Baptist cnurch last Sanday when Rev. W. L. Jones, ‘pastor, presched for them, The K of Ps., paraded the principal streets of the city headed by the Dixie Band. The Keystone Ranks is one of the strongest in this section and is com posed mostly of young business men. Adam Bradford, Esq., is Capt, H. Spain, ist Lt D. B. Wasbington, Zod Lt. They are a fine body of young men. The Dixie Band has forced its way up until now it is the first band in the South It plays for all first class par- ades, Memorial and Decoration days and all great parades. There are 20 men 1m it and they are all artisans. Mr. J O. Hunter is the manager and B. P Page is the major. : S HAD BEEN EXPEOFLED, the wonderful success of NELSON’S STRAIGHTINE has induced many imitators to put worthless imi- tations of this reliable preparation on the market, and by loud ad- _ vertising, in which they show utter disregard for the truth, are trying to induce people to buy their worthles preparations. Imitation is the high- est compliment that could be paid STRAIGHTIN E—people do not try to imitate a worthless articie. No one who has ever tried NELSON'S - SFRAIGHTINE will buy these imitations, but some who have never used it might be led to do so by their ‘‘wild claims.”” Tosuch we wish to , sound a warning. 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Arnett were tendered a farewell reception at Quinn Chapel, Wabash avenue and Twenty.fourth street, Chicago, recently. The Bishop has served the limit of four years as the official head of the Fourth Episcopal district, and until the general conference meets his future location will not be known. It is said that there is a strong probability of his being assigned to the First district, which includes the New England states. The successor of Bishop Arnett will be chosen at the next conference. Among those whose names will be considered are Dr T. W. Henderson, a former pastor of Quinn Chapel, now manager of the publishing department in Philadelphia; Rev. J. M. Townsend, also a former a pastor of Quinn Chapel, and Dr. M. M. Moore of Washington, D. C., who is financial secretary of the church. The reception was the more auspicious by the presence of four Bishops, all of whom made brief talks. These were Bishop B. W. Arnett, Bishop Abraham Grant of Philadelphia, Bishop W. J. Gaines of Atlanta, Ga., and Bishop B. F. Lee of Wilberforce, O. The exercises were held in the auditorium, followed by a banquet and after dinner speeches. Rev. George W. Gaines, presiding elder of the Fourth district, was toastmaster. In the Catholic church the Negro worshipper has always been welcome. No discrimination or mark of inferiority is imposed upon him. In the large cities where there is a considerable Negro population, Catholic churches have been established for them, but white people worship there in large numbers The parishioners of the colored Catholic church in Washington, D. C., are among the most prominent of the race. The church is an imposing edifice. Parochial schools and orphan asylums are established in St. Louis, Mo., Baltimore, Md., and Ira T. Bryant, in a long letter to the Selma Record, jumps on Dr. C. S. Smith and condemns the latter administration of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. Mr. Bryant is employed at the Government Printing Office, and is a son of the late Rev. M. E. Bryant, other cities. A colored person is now discriminated against in any elemosy nery institution of the Catholic church. Archbishop Ireland has taken especial pride in building up the colored Catholic organization in many cities of this country.—Exchange. Rev. H C C. Astwood is a candidate for the editorship of the Christian Recorder. He might stand some show if he would only cultivate the happy art of writing shorter editorials for the Defender. The A. M. E. Bishopric slate at this writing poets the following as the prime THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. favorites: M. M. Moore, H. T. Johnson, C. T. Shaffer, T. W. Henderson, Evads Tyree and H. B. Parks. W. A. Hunton, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A work among colored people is touring the South in the interest of that organization. Bishop Turner's health is said to be improving. EDUCATIONAL NOTES Hampton Institute has educated over six thousand Negro students; of which fully one thousand are teachers in schools for their race. Mr. William Grey, one of the most prominent colored men of Minneapolis, Minn, and for nearly twenty years employed in the railway postal service died last week. Mr. Grey was chief clerk on his car, and drew a salary of $1,500 a year. A recent report of the United States Commission on education, estimates that a common school education adds 50 per cent to a man's wage earning powers; a high school education adds 100 per cent, and a college education adds 200 hundred per cent. A check for $5,000 signed by a Pennsylvania woman who requested that her name and address remain unknown, has been received by Charles G. Gray, president of the Exchange bank, Kansas City, to be held in trust for the Negro Industrial Academy of Fort Valley, Ga. Prof. Samuel C. Cross, of Martinsburg, is offering the public an opportunity to read his late production in book form, "The Negro and the Sunny South." Prof Cross is evidently far in advance of many white men in the discussion of the relations between the white and the black men of the South. He makes a strong appeal to the white people of this section of the country to deal fairly with the Negroes if a higher civilization is to be reach. Prof. John Uri Lloyd, the eminent scientist and scholar, of Cincinnati, who a few years ago, fairly startled and charmed the literary world by his remarkable genius and skill displayed in his book, entitled, "Etidorpha," has written a wonderfull serial story for the bookman published by Dodd, Mead & Co., of New York, bearing the homely little of "Stringtown on the Pike." This story will, no doubt, prove peculiarly valuable to the Negro race, as it is a kindly study of race characteristics. 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He Scores Indiscriminate Begging for Monuments, Emancipations and Churches. Some Philosophical Reflections. The Editor Colored American:—My communication appearing in your issue of the 31st ultimo, commenting on the speeches made before the Second Baptist Lyceum on the proceeding Sabbath, was not intended to inaugurate a personal controversy with any one, much less editor Manly. He states through your columns that he was advised by his friends to pass my allusions to him with silent contempt. The advice of his friends was not heeded however, and he takes me to task for not replying to his remarks at the time and place they were delivered. The circumstances forbade that, the meeting being about to close when he jumped to his feet, and frantically harangued the audience, condemning without reserve, the colored people of Washington, and wound up with the coarse and slangy phrase "they ought to get off the earth." Those present of course heard him, and my article was intended for those who were not present, that they might know what manner of man Manly is. That I painted his picture true to nature, is attested by letters from his home in Wilmington, and from many persons from his State resident here. The losses that he would have you believe that he has sustained by remining on the Negro side, instead of on "the other side," did not fall upon his shoulders, but upon the shoulders of the poor, and confiding colored people whom he abandoned when he so unceremoniously left Wilmington. It was his intemperate utterances that precipitated his flight on that occasion, and gave the excuse for the murderous assaults upon the Negroes just prior to the election of that year. The articles he published in his Wilmington paper, were no more conducive to the peace and harmony between the races South, than his unwarranted reflections upon the colored people of Washington will be to aid the cause for which he assumed to speak. The colored people will contribute to the best of their ability when fairly approached. Sometimes I think that the real cause for the lukewarmness that is occasionally shown when a worthy object is put before the people, is the fact that a lack of judgment is exhibited in the selection of agents and the methods employed by them. There are so many professional solicitors among us. Men without other visible means of support, with books and petitions and endorsements, asking money for monuments, emancipation parades, fake industrial schools, etc., having only a paper existence, men who for years have done nothing else but go around among both races begging in the name of the Negro, and putting the money into their pockets. This cause now before the Supreme Court appeals to us all for support. If popular subscriptions are being solicited, and funds are being subscribed, the fact should be made known through our papers, and each week the amount with the names of the subscribers should be published. The people who give do not want to be insulted, and condemned by adventurers in our midst. The people will not respond where no credit is given except in a private way. The Lawton fund kept growing because each day the names of those who gave were published, and those whose names did not appear hurried to get on the roll of honor. You may talk all you have a mind to about parading your acts of charity before the public, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the fact remains that people want credit in this world for what they do, the rich as well as the poor; and when they do not receive it, they cease contributing. And furthermore they want to know for what purpose their money is expended, whether for lawyers fees, rail road fares or dinners—they want an accounting, such as we seldom get. I throw out these hints simply because I hear these things talked of and whispered on all hands. Have seen shoulders shrugged down fully when this question is broached of giving to aid a race cause. It will not do for solicitors to fall back on their dignity and honor, and reputation. There is a business way of doing business and a loose and suspicious way. The business way is to give an accounting before it is asked. The fault has not been so much with the people. The people, our people are usually too confiding. This is seen in our churches where enormous debts are contracted, and the people marched up to the tables Sunday after Sunday and lay down their hard earnings. I often think of the thousands upon thousands of dollars that our poor alley resident classes have laid upon the table the thirty odd years since the war, and what have they to show for it—only a lot of heavily mortgaged church buildings, the amounts remaining due on many of them being all that they are actually worth, and still the begging goes on, and no accounting that anybody can understand, save those who render the accounts. CHAS R. DOUGLASS CONFIDENCE LAUGHLIN POINTIN' PEN LAUGHLIN A Perfect Pen at a Popular Price, and the Best Pen at any Price. Your choice of these $3.00 Laughlin Fountain Pens, FOR ONLY $1 TRY IT A WEEK. If not suited, we buy it back and offer you $1.10 for it. A profitable proposition any way you figure it. Don't miss this opportunity of a life-time to secure the best Pen made. Hard Rubber Reservoir Holder in four simple parts. 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We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. For Sale by all News Dealers Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. A letters, communications, and business masters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1900. SEVERAL KINDS OF NEGROES. The Victoria Guide, published way down in Texas, by the peppery "Thede" Baughman, sharpened up his snicker snee last week and went after several varieties of Negroes who, according to his theory, are drawbacks to the race. He paid his respects in vigorous fashion to "rich" Negroes who won't put their money into enterprises for the benefit of the race; northern Negroes whose "highest ambition is to wear fine clothes and to eat with white people at a first class hotel." "Satisfied Negroes," "prayer meeting Negroes" "pienic Negroes," Texas Negroes, who live in Washington, D.C. "clean spittoons for a living" and while away their idle moments in crap games and in "taking on a mental veneering in Howard University. Now will somebody be good? These are the days when the festive candidate for positions on the new Board of Education finds an abundance of time to attend the literaries, miscellaneous churches and church sociables that had been "scratched" for a long time, and throws down silver dollars with a loud ring on the collection table. The candidate has a bland smile and a hearty handshake, however, that never fails to make a hit with us. When we are brought to the bitter realization that we are to have no baseball here this season, the conviction kind o'steals ever us that, after all the kind we did have was better than nothing. We could at least see the visiting clubs play the game. We have "that lonesome feeling," and refuse to be comforted The concessions embodied in the school bill illustrate what public sentiment can do when its force is intelligently directed. What if we are to have a Board of Education and it should re-elect Super. intendeat Cook. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. No Afro-American editor has yet been seduced by the Sheldon mania, and we may not have an opportunity to see a Negro organ run "as Jesus would have done it." We Americans are a funny people. We shed briny tears over the outraged Dreyfus; we go into an expensive war to free suffering Cuba; we deal extravagantly in maudlin sympa thy for the 'patriotic" Boers; yet, as a nation, we haven't a word to say when a black American is butchered or burned by a mob of savages upon the soil of the famed "land of the free and the home of the brave." Oh yes; we are, indeed, a funny people. The man nowadays who isnt elected a delegate to something or other isnt in it a little bit. The Colored American is not advertising any particular corporation when it suggests that every Negro, who has no fortune save strong arms and a moderate position, should take out a policy in some reliable life insurance company. Life insurance is the poor man's legacy to his family. It has kept shelter over the heads of thousands of widows and orphans when the father has been called hence, leaving scarcely enough to pay the expenses of a decent funeral. A hint to the wise, in this connection, ought to be sufficient. Those who delight in spectacular effects and melodramatic climaxes find Washington an ideal home about now. Director Merriam is getting around to his colored friends at a highly encouraging gait. A most encouraging feature of our racial development is our progress in manufacturing. The work of our hands is the tangible evidence of a well-directed mind. We are becoming producers as well as consumers. If you think you have merit that deserves recognition ask for or take what you want, or keep hammering away until you get it. Constitutional or unconstitutional there are worse evils than the Porto Rican tariff. Our contention that the High School Commencement should be held at the Grand Opera House, has struck a responsive chord. Everybody who is interested in the cause of education should be given an opportunity to attend, and the largest hall available should be secured for this inspiring occasion. NO PENSIONS FOR EX SLAVES Despite the widespread warnings of the press, both white and colored, there are still some people foolish enough to pay over their hard cash to sundry confidence sharks who run up and down the country pretending that Congress is about to grant pensions to ex-slaves. No such thing will be done in this or any other generation and who ever asserts the contrary is a knave, a humbug or worse. The sprightly Afro-American Ledger, edited by the hustling John H. Murphy, will publish a boom issue shortly. And by the way, unless all signs fail, Editor Murphy will be the next secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. There are numerous evidences that the Hon. Grover Cleveland would not object to breaking back into politics. Probably there isn't another run in the adipose Princetonian, but he has lots of admirers among that class of colored people who admire backbone in emergencies when the rights of the masses are imperilled. A government that fosters caste, and enforces tyrannical regulations is not entitled to any sympathy at the hands of a republic. We are talking about the Boers. They are in for a good trouncing, and British victory means an era of reconstruction and reform throughout South Africa. Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines are a part of the United States. They are territories in process of civil organization—not colonies. Our country is a republic, not an empire. Put these points down as a "starter." OUR INDUSTRIAL CONDITION Ably Set Forth at Second Baptist Lyceum by A. F. Hilyer a Leading Statistician Observations and Conclusions Derived From a Trip Through the Productive Southland. Mr. A. F. Hilyer, who stands in the foremost rank of Afro-American statisticians was the attraction at the Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday afternoon. The house was filled to overflowing, and the brilliant Easter costumes added radiance to the occasion. His subject was taken from observations in the South which he visited recently to inquire into the industrial condition of our people under the direction of the United States Census Bureau. This information is to be used as a part of the Negro exhibit at the Paris Exposition and will be of the greatest benefit to the race. From Mr. Hilyer's observations he finds that the colored people in the South are engaging in every form of industry including mining, manufacturing, merchandising and in the more ordinary industries. Interesting statistics were presented showing the material progress made by our people, especially in the iron industry. The number of homes and farms owned by our people in the South was another interesting feature of Mr. Hilyer's observation. His statistics show that nearly one half of the colored families live in their own homes or on farms, the proportion being in our favor as compared with whites who own or mortgage. From a number of letters received from manufacturers, mill owners and employers of colored help, it was seen that colored men are just as proficient as white men when given equal opportunity. He warmly praised the great work of development being carried on at Tuskegee, Hampton and Normal. The average wages paid was also an interesting feature of Mr. Hilyer's observation, showing that colored people in the South, engaged in skilled occupations, receive good pay for their services. The advance of women in industrial callings was encouragingly put, showing their gradual emancipation from domestic service. Mr. Hilyer found that doctors, undertakers and druggists were the most prosperous of our men in business. The speaker was warmly applauded for the splendid service rendered the race in securing such important data which can be used to great advantage to the race. The singing by Miss Eva E. Bell was highly appreciated. Lieut. R E. S. Toomey recited an original poem, "Self-Effacement. which was most admirably adapted to the occasion, and which gave evidence of a high grade of thought and poetical genius on the part of the author DRAWING TO A CLOSE Bethel Literary and Historical Association Rounding Out the Most Brilliant Season in its Nineteen Years of Existence-The Debt Washington Owes to Prof Richards-Announcement. Bethel Literary and Historical Association is rounding out the most successful and in the truest sense the most profitable season it has enjoyed in its nineteen years of existence. Almost alone Prof. W. H. Richards has administered the office of President—not that he has lacked support, encouragement and sympathy—but because the broad plan of work laid out was so thoroughly his, and its proper execution depended so completely upon his sagacity, energy and application, that the official board has been more than content to indorse his every suggestion and action and back him up at every turn with the fine force of their moral and financial strength. Thus compactness of organization, intellectual affinity, and a level headed executive have combined to assure Bethel's premiership among the Afro American literary associations of the country, and largely augment its power for good. The attendance has been excellent, no matter what the attraction or the character of the master, for the people have come to reserve Tuesday nights for Bethel running no risk of missing what they know will be a treat of the richest variety. As an educator on general lines Bethel occupies a place in this community not less highly honored than Howard University Prof. Richards cannot be too heartily commended for his signal services during the past two years, and all join in the hope that he will accept a reelection to the presidency on the 8th of May. For the remainder of the season the following schedule is announced: April 24.—Topic—The Negro. (a) In Africa—Rev. Albert P. Miller, Some time Missionary to Africa. (b) In the West Indies—Mr. Walter B. Hayson. (c) In South America—Rev Alexander C. Garner. (d) His Probable Future in the United States. Five minute voluntary addresses. May 1.—Topic—Basis of Progress. 1. Agriculture—Prof. Wm. H. H. Hart. 2. Industry—Hon. Henry P. Cheatham. 3. Commerce—Hon. Judson W. Lyons. May 8.- Address. Prof. James B. Dudley, President Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro, N.C. Election of Officers. May 15.—Topic—Lessons From the Life of Dr. J. C. Price. Hon. John C. Dancy. May 22.—Closing Address—Professor Booker T. Washington, Principal Tuskegee (Ala.) Normal and Industrial Institute. "A Quibble Party." The H. H. Committee of the Woman's League will hold a "Quibble Party" next Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Conner, 1034 R street, northwest, for the benefit of the Day Nursery. The committee is constituted as follows: Mrs. Ida D. Bailey, chairman; Miss M. F. Quander, secretary; Dr. S. M. Frazer, treasurer; Mesdames O M. White, W. H. Conner, A. J. Cooper, W. H. Naylor; Misses Florence M. Williams, Lula E. Love, Ella D. Barrier, and A. T. Howard. The ladies extend a cordial invasion to the charitably inclined people of the city to attend. REV. J. E. MORRIS An Energetic West Virginia Divi vine—The Church, its Con gregation and its Pastor— Notes. The splendid results of the efforts put forth by the pastor, trustees and members of the A.M.E. church here to raise $300 to be applied toward the liquidation of the church debt, has aroused the most favorable comment Probably none were more surprised by the unexpected success than the church members themselves. The seemingly impossible nature of the project and the magnitude of the work accomplished can hardly be understood by one not acquainted with the conditions which obtain here. The colored population of this city is about 600. The membership of the largest colored church is about one hundred. while the A. M.E. Church, which is in the most prosperous condition, enrolls forty members. It is surprising to note the fact that only three males are included in this number, hence the A.M.E. Connection owes much to the 37 ladies who have labored so faithfully to sustain the church. A few weeks ago the pastor and the board of trustees composed of Messrs. M. W. Grayson, William M. Wilkinson, Sherman H, Guss, Harry Green and Alien Lee, determined to make an effort to raise the sum stated above and issued an appeal to the public through the columns of the local papers. The pastor assisted by the members and friends of the church immediately entered upon the task set before them, and met with success which exceeded even their fondest hopes. In addition to the subscriptions collected, several entertainments were given which materially aided the pastor in his efforts to secure the hoped for sum. Among them was a box social by Mrs. Thomas Wellman, a concert and festival by Mesdames Guss, West and Henry, and a graphaphone concert by Rev. Thos. Cooke of Christ Episcopal church. Of the $315 collected, $204 was raised by the pastors personal efforts and he modestly refers to it as "happy result brought about by Providence." He solicited subscriptions not alone in this city but visited adjacent towns and by his earnest demeanor and courteous manner secured both friends and money. The credit for this highly satisfactory work is due mainly to the magnificent work of the bright young pastor, Rev. J. E. Morris. He has been here but a short time and his earnest and untiring efforts have already born good fruit, seen in the increased attendance at Sunday services, the organization of a lyceum, the erection of a pulpit platform, the substitution of natural gas for heating and lighting purposes and other improvements. When he announced his determination to collect the amount wanted, one other divine who has resided here for a number of years warned him to be prepared for a keen disappointment, "for," said he, "you will never succeed in raising the sum you want." Without the shadow of a doubt or the slightest hesitation, Rev. Morris replied, "sir, I will raise every cent of the $300 before our grand rally." His answer was, "if you do, come to me and as poor as I am I will contribute another dollar." His dollar was collected. Rev. Joseph E. Morris, the man who accomplished so much in such a short time, was born in Lancaster, Co. Pa., in 1867, and, is consequently, 83 years of age. After deciding to make the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ministry his life work, he by dint of hard labor and much personal sacrifice prepared himself for the profession and was ordained in 1899. Previous to his ordination he officiated in Orlean, N Y., W. Middleton, Pa., and Parkersburg, W. Va., remaining at each place one year. After being ordained in October of last year, he was assigned to this field and it was a fortunate selection for this church. When he assumed the pastorate of the church, the total indebtedness was about five hundred and twenty dollars. This has now been reduced to about two hundred and fifty dollars, so that this splendid church property with a valuation of about four thousand dollars is almost unencumbered Rev. Morris eloquent sermons so full of Christian zeal and fervor have increased the attendance until the seating capacity of the church is frequently tested. Personally he is a very agreeable gentleman and his affability has done much to attract the people and doubtless had much to do with his success in obtaining subscriptions from those not disposed to be generous under ordinary circumstances. The vested choir of this church is an important auxiliary to the pastor and has proven to be a strong attraction. It is under the direction of Prof. S. H. Guss who is the recipient of many congratulations because the excellent character of the music selected and rendered in such creditable style. Of this choir one of the white pastors unhesitatingly said that it compared favorably with any in the city. I predict a bright and successful future for Rev. Morris and it will be well to watch his career. His conscientious efforts and hard work will undoubtedly bring to him honors well earned. E. W. HENRY. The Epworth League of Lane's C. M. E. chapel, 14th and C streets, northeast, is the literary center of that thriving section. The meetings are held every Sunday at 6:50 p.m., and the best oratorical talent of the city is drawn upon for speakers. Last Sunday Editor A. L. Manly delivered a strong address. Tomorrow, Mr. A. S. Richardson will be the attraction. Rev. F. G. Snelson, M. A., Ph. D., T. R. G. S., and General Superintendent of the A. M. E. Church in West Africa, passed through the city Tuesday of this week en route to his home in Athens, Ga. Dr. Snelson has spent more than forty months in Africa and is greatly elated over the work of the A. M. E. Church. He had traveled already 8,000 miles when he reached Washington and regretted very much that he could not meet a number of his friends as he passed through the city. Health for 10 cents. Casearets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billiousness and constipation. Bring Money When You Come. Work in Washington is always plentiful during the sessions of Congress, says the Atlantic City Public Record, but the hotels and private families pay very poor wages. Washington is not a manufacturing or commercial city, but depends upon the employees of the Government, rich residents and visitors for support. It is not the town for colored people to visit in search of work without they have relatives or influential friends there. J. W. Barkley surprised the local billiard room keepers by adding another pool room to his list, the new one is located at 314 12th street, s. e. One of the most enjoyable after-Easter affairs among the leading social set of the city that has ever taken place here was the Masked Ball given at Odd Fellows' Hall last Tuesday night under the auspices of about eighty well-known and popular young and married ladies. The maskers began to arrive about 8 p.m., and from that time until 10:30, when the unmasking took place, there was more real fun enjoyed by those who were masked and those who were unmasked than could be gotten in the same amount of time under any other circumstances. Hoffman's Orchestra was in attendance and discoursed some of their sweetest strains. The hall was, comparatively speaking, quiet during the early part of the evening because it was a good move not to say too much lest your neighbor find out who you were. There were Indians from the wild and woolly West, cow boys from the plains, characters from Shakespeare, characters of Biblical prominence, little maids from school with slates and pencils trying their best to make two and two five, gypsy queens, fairy queens, queens of hearts, monks, dominoes, students, knaves, dudes, jockles and volunteer soldiers. Some of the girls depicted milk maids, the rainbow and nearly every other character that can be imagined. Supper was served from eleven o'clock on. The dancers, stopping at any time, partook to their heart's content of the delicacies supplied by Lowery, the caterer, and then returned to indulge once more in the light fantastic. When the unmasking took place many surprises were in store for those present. Ferocious personages in an instant became mild mannered, gentlemanly young fellows. Topsies and Aunt Ophelias became attractive school ma'ams. Women became men and lightening change acts were the order of the evening. Such affairs are a delight to all of the residents of our race in this community as well as visitors to our beautiful city since it brings together in social intercourse in an informally formal way the very best element in our race. Most of our leading men in the professions and in business and in the social scale were present and while all of them were not masked, all of them were as gay and as joyous as though their happy childhood had once more returned. We would like to go into details and elaborate on the grotesqueness and effectiveness of some of the costumes but there were so many that were excellent that space forbids detailed mention. The funtion wound up at one o'clock when eabs, carriages and automobiles were laughingly entered and the happy throng departed for their homes after an evening filled with mirth, music, dancing and pure unadulterated enjoyment. The ladies who had the affair in charge proved themselves adepts in that line, it being a question whether an equal number of men could have brought the affair to such a point of perfection. It was a perfect success in every way. Hoffman's Big Musical Festival. No feature of the big musical festival for June 8th will make you ashamed of your race's musical standing. The magnificent program to be presented has received a seasons careful training nothing hurriedly gotten up. In the new era inaugurated by Mr. Hoffman, our young local talent have rapidly forged to the top notch. Reserved seats are now on sale at the Musical Bureau, 1130 15th street, n. w. Male orders promptly attended to. WHAT IS IT? Tne Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group. Of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers comprises the features of all of the Commissioned Officers of the regiment except four. They are shown upon a larger scale than any of the other officers, and to his right and left, the field and staff officers are seen. Then comes in regular order all the line officers, making thirty six pictures in the group. Under each officer is his name and rank; line officers, letter of their commmand. Under the group are also the name of each officer, his rank and the letter of his company, and an autographic sketch of each. In the upper left hand corner is a scene of the charge made by the colored troops at San Juan Hill in support of the Rough Riders. In the upper right hand corner is a scene around the camp in Cuba. At the bottom is the title line of the Souvenir. Fine artistic work encircles the picture of each officer, all of whom are in full military uniform. The art work and the plan upon which they are group, makes the Souvenir the most beautiful and interesting pictures ever published in behalf of the race. All lovers of race pride, and race recognition, will buy one to preserve for future reference. See terms to agents. When you write for further information, send stamp —adv. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. The Best and most experienced, the one to consult if you suffer from Private Diseases & Excesses. Prof. G. F. THEEL, M. D. 604 North Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa., gives a Guarantee lax every articocole & Scripture (no cutting). Loc Vigor & Health information adjusted. Hours: 9-8, eves 6-9, Sun. 9-12. Hours for long standing and dangerous cases daily 10:30 to 2:30. Fresh cases cured 4 to 10 days. Send for Sworn testimonials and Book. All friends exposed. 1. City Paragraphs. It was a gala Easter day. Eyes are being turned toward the sea side. Join the District Afro-American Council. Prof. Jesse Lawson visits New York shortly. Lawyer A. Wendell Scott has located in Philadelphia. Mr. Isaac Douglass has gone to Atlantic City for the season. Everybody is going to the Coachmen's ball, Convention Hall April 30th. The Second Baptist Lyceum celebrates its fifteenth anniversary tomorrow at 3.30 p. m. Recorder H. P. Cheatham who has been spending several days in North Carolina, is at his desk again. Mr. Sam Hudnell of the Navy Department is quite sick with the la grippe at his home on 6th street, n. w. Mme. L. R. Clark is achieving commendable success as agent and directress of the Baughman Tailor System. P. A. Hairston has launched a rather good-looking little sheet called "The Afre-American Church Directory." The name describes its mission. Mt. Carmel Baptist church, of which Rev. W. P. Gibbons is pastor, celebrated the eighth anniversary of Dr. Gibbons' incumbency a few evenings ago. Mr. G. R. Spaulding, of North Carolina, recently appointed to a desirable position in the Census Office by Director Merriman is a nephew of Congressman George H. White. Our musical circles have been augmented by the arrival of Mr. Frederick Williams from Boston, who is a violinist of no mean ability. He was once a pupil of Prof. Joseph H. Douglass. Mr. Walter Franklin, of Cincinnati, Ohio, now attached to the Census Office, is an accomplished tenor singer. He will make his Washington debut tomorrow afternoon at the Second Baptist Lyceum. The Mixologist Club is officered as follows: R. Bowie, president; Charles Edelin, vice president; Wash Wood, financial secretary; Edward Mathews, recording secretary; James Jackson, sergeant-at-arms; John Lewis, master of ceremonies. Lawyers E. M. Hewlett, of this city, and Mr. Smith, of Texas, have had an opinion rendered in their favor in the Supreme Court of the United States concerning Negroes on the jury. Mr. Hewlett who is well known here is rapidly forcing to the front as a most successful lawyer. Miss Mary E. Evans and Miss Ella B. Davis, of the city of New York, have been spending a few days in Washington. These two young ladles have been touring the South and have been the recipients of much social attention. They leave on Tuesday for their home in the metropolis. Mr. David H. Massey, of New York city, butw he has been sojourning in Cuba for the past year, is a visitor in this city. Mr. Massey visited Santiago de Cuba, Havana, and most of the points of interest. He does not paint a very glowing picture of the condition nor of the opportunities down in that country. He brought a most fragrant box of Havana cigars, the gift of Mr. R M. R. Nelion to our Mr. Cooper. Mr. Massey does not think of returning to Cuba. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Rev. I. Tolliyer's Anniversary The first anniversary of Rev. I. Tolliver's advent as pastor of the Liberty Baptist church, 18th and E streets, northwest, was duly celebrated by the deacons and trustees of that church, Tuesday evening, April 17th. The officers who so successfully conducted the reception were: Deacons Jerry Carter, Charles Claborn, C. H. McKenny, A. Valentine, Frank Washington, Jos. Butler and Deacon Taylor; Trustees Joseph Cole, A. Valentine, A. Morton, John Fleming and Robert Evans. The distinguished evangelist made a fitting speech of acknowledgment. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS NATIONAL HOTEL OPPOSITE PENNSYLVANIA DEPART WASHINGTON D.C. Rates $2.50 to $4 per day on American plan and $1 up on European plan. G. F. SHUTT, Manager. GASKINS & GAINES Academy Restaurant [Just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposite Kanns'. All leading brands of wine liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. Mrs. Hyman's Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor. The best goods only, and elegant ser vice. We welcome you at, 1618 7th Street, Northwest. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. AMERICAN PLAN $2.50 to $4.00 per day EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 per day & upward Metropolitan Hotel Pennsylvania ve. bet. 6 & 7 Sts. WALTER BURTON, Manager. Washington, D C Adams House 582 and 584 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N. Y. Opposite Delavan House First-class accommodation for Ladies and Gentlemen. T. H. DIGGS JOHN IRVING Keenan & Fephan WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS 462 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W. Subscribe to The Colored American America's Greatest Negro Newspaper. 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. - 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 35. 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. The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODMON, PROPRIETOR. THE EL CANEY CAFE 415 K Street N, W. A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plane. Lunches, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks a specially. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props. Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. The McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Mea's served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N. Anderson. I. J. Edwards. Props. FAT FOLKS REDUCED 15 to 25 pounds per month. HARMLESS; no starring 22 years' experience. BOOK FREE. Address DR. SNYDEE, A. 907 Broadway, New York, N. Y. --- HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Karl Xander Karl Xander DEALER IN Fine Wines and Liquors Importer, Rectifier and Wholesale Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventh Street Northwest Washington, D.C. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETAIL CONFECTIONER 528 4½ 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. 0 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 vinous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he sells at $1 gallon, for the half gallon. Chr. Xander's Rye Whiskies at 75e, 65e and 50e the full quart, are free from fuse poison of some age, kept in heated storage and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally so his Brendles, Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them ever cause a headache. He has an array of ever so many stat dards 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 shop at this BEEF MARROW HAIR POMADE A PERFECT HAIR DRESSING Nothing equal to it. Positively the very best preparation on the market for straightening, in vigora ting and beautifying the hair. You will find after using it a short time that it excels anything you ever tried. Absolutely free from chemicals; so pure and harmless that it can be used every day with perfect satisfaction. It renders the hair soft, pliable and beautiful. It prevents the hair from breaking off and falling out. It nourishes the roots and makes the hair grow, often starting a new growth and restoring the hair to its natural color. Full directions with each bottle. Price 25 and 50 cents. If your druggist does not keep it three 50c bottles will be sent prepaid on receipt of $1. Send money by postoffice money order or registered letter. Write your name and address plainly. Big money to agents. Write for particulars. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MIDLAND MAIL PROMO CO., 171 Aberdeen St., Chicago. --- THE OOL@RED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.0. ° ae SS ST Say, what are you doing yor your own folks at lerge Whose welfare you have qoan extent im your charge? For each must guard well ‘And mug succor each otber, For God hath reqaired qhat we must keep our brother. You've bought many houres And scres of jand, ‘And a store, too, you keep At an old well-known stand, ‘nd bank stock and bonds Of the Government strong Some morigager, too Which you bought for a song, Yes, yes, now I see That you sre quite well fixed, Ag pertains to yourself That your cup 18 well mixed; But again I would ask In al! kindness, no pua— For your people at large— What good have you done? —Richmond Piai $< LYONS A REAL LEADER. A Home Indorsement That Rings True— eslousy Loves a Shinmg Mark, ‘The following editorial from the Re- publican Leader, one of Georgla’s most representative race journals will be of interest to the many Washington friends of the Register of the Treasury: “With the Hon. Judgon W. Lyons as pational committeeman for Georgia fe.” xy lems em. FS s eS AN ae \ ; \ = = J “\ \ th eS, y SS sft Aah hi | 9 HON. JUDSON W. LYONS. and register of the U. 8. treasury, places of the highest trust and respon- sibility, daily bringing him in touch with the best thought and leading minds, controlling as they do the good of the Kepublican party and the hope of our glorious country, the race has achieved greater rights and been an- chored higher in the standard of true value than ever before. Of course there are envious Negroes 88 we!l as white men, and tf they are not in the front rank of party confer ences, they propose to tear down ard utterly demolish the whole thing. Tho fact that Mr. Lyons has attained to the highest leadership, and there with abundant tect, brain and con- servative manhood, maintains himself with credit to the administration which reposes in him ics unfaltering confi- dence, makes him a shining target for the aim of those whose jealous spirits So obscure their reason that they can See nothing good in anything which does not emanate from themselves, Sut these fellows are giving them- selves too much concern and racking ‘heir brains with strange nightmares to defeat Mr. Lyons, who is a man of the people and whom the people will continue to honor as long a8 there is Occasion to honor true leadership.” Ss By CANDY an of Fe : : S8GULATE THE | ell A NEGRO OFFICER TRIES IN VAIN. ———— The Senate Will Not Relnstate Henry O. Flipper, Dismissed from a Lieutenancy Through Race Prejudice, Henry Ossian Flipper, the first Ne- gro to graduate from the United States military academy at West Point and, who was assigned to the army as a second lieutenant, was tsied by ,court- martial at Fc. Davis, Texas, November 4, 1881, and dismissed from the army. In December Senator Baker introduced a bill to authorize the president to set SS Se : = dihs ’ es 3), eA Pe 4 fa MS ie an 1) \\\ Raeigeoreaa me! COr ‘ \ Share sue A SI Reve WO Aes Ra SAY Ea, Gi = LT ES ge] POE Py SP INE aes | SSE La YN => Bo REE OS SLT ssi SNE \ LIEUT. HENRY OS38IAN FLIPPER. aside the proceedings of the court-mar- tial and to restore Flipper to the rank which he would have attained had he remained continuously in the service. The committee on military affairs bas made an adverse report on the bill. Senator Baker afterward said that he had introduced the Flipper bill by re- quest of a large number of colored peo- ple. Bills in Fiipper’s interest have been introduced into congrees trom time to time since his dismissal, which was ona mere technicality. Much regret te felt in the best colored cirelos because of the refusal of the Senate Committee to perform an act of simple justice and reetore Lieut. Flipper to his rghttul stetion DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? Ifso, get your blood purified as the Spring demands. =) { te a my) THE INDIAN MEDICINE Call and see the Indian Herb Medi- cine 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. Milhons of people, the best and leading ones in the United States, will testify that he is the most wonderful bealer of all complaints in the world. He uses nothing but Herbs, Roots, Barks, Gums, Balsams, Leaves, Seeds, Berries, Flowers and Plants, made into teas. He has cured thous ands that tbe mort skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. Sent to avyaddress by Express. For fall particulats send 2 cent stamp for answer JAMES P, KERR, THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE, MAN, 620 N. EUTAW S81. | BALTIMORE, MD. we Mention Tae Colored American. Cures Weak Men Free 4nsures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure him- self efter years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocle,etc. and enlarge small weak organs to tull 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 di- rections s> that any man may easily cure himself at home. This 1s certain- ly a most generous offer and the follow- ing extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. ‘‘DearSir:—Pleaseaccept my sincere thanke for yours of recent date. 1 have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinar . It hascompletely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you can- not realize how happy I am.” “Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what Ineeded. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory.” “Dear Sir:—Yours was received and {had no trouble in making use of the receipt .as directed, and after a few deys use can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor.” All correspondence is strictly con- fidential, mailed in plain sealed en- velope. The receipt is free for the ask- ing and he wants every man to have it. MME. DAVIS Pim \\) f LES eS PS 7 Hitt. BS OK ‘A R= BFS At GK Md : AN’ VA A/G ala RWANN Fig HN Vi es Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about busivess, Removes Spells and Evil Influenees, Ke- unites theSeparated and Gives ee: Cures Pilea and 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D.C. nep- No letters answered unless ac- companied by stamp. THE WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE 1224 Pa Ave. Northwest. F, Warren Johnson, = = wasningeon, D ©, Manager. eee Money Loaned on Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry, Unredeemed Pledges For Sale. WwW. rs Off GLASS, &c., 609 O STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have jus what you want. |W =H. BUTLER, 609 0 Bt, N. W SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. —————— EEE HELP WANTED. Eee. WANTED—A > pants maker, (eol: ored,) but must have a fair Knowledge of the Tailoring Trade. Good chance for right man, must besober. Every: thing furvished—board, lodging and wesehing. Btate wages expected. write at once to E, A. Grigsby, Box 85 Scranton, Mies. WANTED—Apn educated young wo" man who understands provf reading and newspaper writing. Experience not necessary, Address ‘‘O’’ care of The Colored American office, giving name, address and experience, if any. __CoClCl———_—_—_—_— AGENTS WANTED. —_————— Agents Wanted. Enclose 2e stamp for replr, and we will send kone. telling how you cam make trom to $100 per menth, and aso be presented with a fine Gold Wateh. Address. SCOTT REMEDY Co. Box 670, Louisville, Ky, _ WANTED -An active young man as collector. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. AGENTS Wantedin every neighborhood to take orders and deliver the beautifal his torical Souvenir Portrait Group of the offi- cers of the 8rd North Carolina, U.S. V. lav tantry io the war with Spain, the first Negro regimentever organized and entirely off: cered by colored men. It is beautif_1 and interesting. Sells at sight Price $l. 50 per cent to agents. Shrewd. energetic agents are making from $2,50 to $5.00 a day, Bend a dollar for sample to canvass with and begin atonce. Until farther notice address Cape. Thomas L. Leatherwood, Publisher, 419 {bh street Augusta, Ga, ———————— CATERESS. MRS. LUCY F. MORRIS, Cateress 1121 19th street, northwes', Boarding and Lodging. Rooms with modern im provements. Transient board a specialty. MISCELLANEOUS. 10 LET—Good'sized, unfurnished room toright party. Conveniently lo: cated on Spruce street Le Droit Park. Serms reasonable. Address R. W. T. Daily Record office. THE LESDING RACE JOURNAL IS THE GEORGi4 REPUBLICAN. 4 real live Ne- gro weekly newspaper, published every Sat- urday porning, at two dollars a year. It is recognized as the leading Negro newspaper in the south. In many respects ft ts themost in‘eresting Negro jourr al that bas yet been published. Every colorei man, woman snd child should read it every week. lt is con* sidered an authority on ali subjects of the day, especially in political matters. A straightout, reliable, republican mem Spapets and has a ciie* tage among all classes. Sub- s-ription two doliars a year, cash in advance Send in orders now. payable to J. W, Wim: bish, La Grarge, Ga. An educated man who is married, and who means business and who bas a little capital will do wel to corre- spond with ‘‘C” care of The Oolored American office. A good investment for the right person FOR BALE. A herse and carriage, with harness and license. Thi: team is for public use and can be had for the small sum of $65 This bargain 1s offered for the want and use of the money and must be sold, Call at 1292 16th street nw. vO YOU KNOW that you ean get your or. gan cr piano cle ned, polished and tuned so ‘that it will look lixe a new qne? You can atavery small expense—trem 91.60 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 tor $145. a lots are held for $200 and $250. This offer is for want of ready cash, Bear in mind that the electrie cars run direct to Hyatts- ville. S°e owner at 1202 16th street nw. Tobacco, ; Pipes, Cigarettes. J. W. BARKLEY, Prop., «CAPITOL HILL.., POOL PARLOR, oa e —__ —Finest equipped billiard room in the eity.— kverything Strictly First Class, 639 Pennsylvania Avenue, 8. E, Billiards _ Pool, Fine Cigars, Gg =: ‘THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. : SSS ee Hoffman’s Musical Fustival, An Exhibition Dri'l, THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. The preparation for Hoffman’s second| The exhibition drill at Odd Fellows = annual musieal festival are well under | Hall last Saturday evening given by United Order of way. The array of features is the the ree . See gai strongest event ever presented here. beberlocassat ter Ailes ong ern great skill im military tactics. A The Academy of Music on the evening large gathermg had assembled to of Friday June 8th next, will resound | witness for the first time something > rue & Ormers with joyous strains of music as never unique. They were not disappointed, rm" B An Exhibition Dri'l. The exhibition drill at Odd Fellows Hall last Saturday evening given by the young ladies of the high school, was exceptionally fine. They showed great skill im military tactics. A large gathering had assembled to witness for the first time something unique. They were not disappointed, for there was a continuous outburst of applause from every sectien of the auditorium. The appointments of the hall were beautiful and lessened moth: ing from the suceess of the occasion. The company is officered by Captain Edith Wright, 1st Lieutenant Mabel Drew, 2nd Lieuteant Eva Lucas, Ist Sergeant Carrie Lee, Corporals Altona Wright, Helen Jones, Hattie Ricks, Sectaie Lucas, Rosa Childs and Julia 0: . ORGA NIZED January 1, 18 Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. Gnd St. - - Rie Rene and tearm ne wemcanl? what it le ee eee in tals 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 femates, sound in health and min and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken tn tro 14 to 50 years of age; when fining the Fountain by application persons are taken fr¢ 14 to 60 years of age complete. : ee Benefit Fees.—From \ to 20 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, s5¥ a 5 | Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. wSuwid aeevh occur within the first year, $75; after t first eae! $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns = tegal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From §6 to $9 per month, — weekly. Moan Dues are 35 or 50 centy ~~ month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, ald zen eneneny: anuary and July. The a :-<t monthly dues secure the highest weesly gi nefits. Life Membership ~Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, ms: sald member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year fruits of the stock wil pay the member's dees, an@ leave a handsome little balance eg year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents ‘per moath, and taxes 80 cents pet yes amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, o: per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, §6.80, and lea a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents Per month, and 80 cents taxes per yey the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would p the monthly dues aud taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Ber-fits ot Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall & me ber, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure « lo from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide ever the mis fortune, pay ap t loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go op his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children ) -SUMMER RESORTS.. a@ =6The 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 euterprise solicits the emnouncements ef all hotels. cottages and property holders who desire to entertain summer visitors. Send us your cards and rates that those who wieh to spend a few weeks away trom home may know where to go and what the rates will be. Our price for printing these cards for the season 18 $5.00 or $2.00 per month. Terms in advance. Send your cards and the amount you desire tospend. The Colored American will be sent free during:the life of your adver: isement. cae lm, mee «HOTEL . C4 el SO Wa gate Eee A PS <2 ee wh tats oe ih Taian ng as ee — aie Sen acne —— Pa re | | a : Bea Ni an —— BL sae Se ere ee ee o. See Ses ES eh ease ASTM Pee SE Eee oT ownside. N.J. This Hotel ie situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magoifi: eent view for tea miles. At the base of which is a widesheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. WOODLAWN TERRACE. is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles fro.a Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn- side daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are Jarge and airy with all modern conveniences, The Hotel is three stories high, 85 feet front and is surrounded with a beantifal lawn and wide gravel walks, For terms, address MRS. CHAS, SMITH, Snow Hill, N.J. B@ Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. <%, 5 boc ow 3 AY oe eel Joining Value of Anoua! Paid Agen. Fee. Certificate. Dues. Quarterly. 14 CO WD FERrB......0scccscccscccccccssces $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 85 YearB........--secccccccccccccess 2 75 200 00 475 12 85 tO 45 YearS....ccecccccccasecccececesee. 800 200 00 570 143 45 £0 GO YeAre......csecccccecerescscscses 3S 140 00 6 65 1 64 BOAO BS FONE. -ccccrnrcesocccnsssapeessse SOE 115 00 6 65 16 BS to OO Years......-.cccccsdeccces_« ~. 850 90 00 7 60 19 O50 DE FOR oe he woop esncns acs nasssen, 2 50 65 00 Te Le EB Class Policies are as follows: AMIAY GANUAL OGEOUN FUR DIGAMEN ALYER YUSEN, 1900 —— 1900 THE STEAMER RIVER QUEEN AND NOTLEY HALL FOR THE SEASON OF 1900 I wish to call your atcention to the swift and commodious steamer River Queen, with electric lights and all modern improvements, which has just undergone a through overhauling at a cost of $5,000, and is licensed by the U. S. In- spector to earry 1,000 passengers: WHICH IS OWNED BY The Nutley Hall Independent Steamboat Co,, | To Run to Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Other points on tho Potomac a re F oo iy , iS > ip Ew OO Re Goa y Rg : bere eo te haf Se Pana eg re iy Meads cele? cw aa 3 ANER QUEEN PRRASASTATH SE vest A ijl ____—SsS eseees oe Se ee With its Large Dancing Pavilion, and other Attractions, has been Improved by an ELECTRIC PLANT to Light up the Grounds, and other improvements and attractions will be added so as to make Notley Hall one of The Best Excursion Resorts on the Potomac River! - FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO Bocmnere, ‘sre niwaye, choice” L. J, Woollen, peeing aan? GENERAL MANAGER, 154 East Capito. SrReet, Or STEAMER RIvER QUEEN; 6TH WHARF. Joining Value of Annual Pald Ages. Fee. Cert!ficate. Dues. Quarterly. 14 £0 2B YORIS.....cesccccecssessccesseses §S'0D $509 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 tO BS Years... .cccessesccseeccsccsscees 5 25 500 00 9 50 seeee BS tO 45 JORIS. .ccscccccccseccsccscsccccee 8 BO 500 00 10 40 “pees 45 to 5O years...........ccccccccccccceces 5 15 450 00 11 40 2 BO to 55 years.......ssccsccessccssecccee 5 75 400 00 ii 40 2% SS years (Complete). ........ccccccsccscse © 8 OD 850 00 11 00 2% Reamamhas thet pL trom the last birthday. Remember that the cons is benefited as soon as his Policy is issued. The annual dues of elther of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the Ist of January, ae July, and October. The balance of annual dues onan to the credit of each member after paying ex tenses 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 !n cash, ind his full proportion of annual dues. * the latter mode of payment each member | nade his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and eee veteane and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent co collect. You will readily see that the members of elther 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 nefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stac ua two shares for each year of their membership. The stock ylelds a dividend of . per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of a they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a givel Period of time. Members of Class B can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each Rear,of thelr membership; likewise, they may take thelr policies and certifientes of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given Period of time. You will readily see that the mem bership, in elther one of these Ciasses, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the “uember in health, as well as his family in death. 15. THE TRUE REFORMERS’ BANK. Tg ay The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March <M)» 1888. Its capltal, stock ts $100,000, ott sti neen rene chartered March she. eA, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, 1s $3,458,100. Tbe st : sq Stock of this bank Is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rose | deme >} buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dol- Ts pe jar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank i> scales. fee 4 pee cent Interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are eld su! pa to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention sors to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1896 this was the only bank In Richmond which continued to pay currency to !t# depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. 0. T. R, This Department manages and controls the propert; of the organization. It grew ont of the necessity of having offices and bulldings in when to catty on the business of = organization, and te furnish halls for the Subordinate Led; Buildings now owned, > farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $164,000. Buildings leased, 15 7, THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer ts the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger ani tht General Agent of the Brotherhood. It’ is a live race oun with a cirealation of —_ te aia of me a ant Ss cones poem wo all Its aeraee ae hg ‘or sample copies. is pul weekly je Reformer Print! ay mong, Va., having @ rst-elnss fob department aud mites 1 eg eis wet a a Hoffman’s Musical Fustival, The preparation for Hoffman’s second annual musiesal festival are well under way. The array of features is the strongest event ever presented here. The Academy of Music on the evening of Friday June 8th next, will resound with joyous strains of music as never before. The Washington Permanent Ohorus, (Damrosch System) will render Gounods ‘Gallia.’ Hoffman’s Con- cert Band, 40 musicians, celebrates on this occasion their first anniversary in a brilliant program, including several Londen music hall novelties. Four eminent soloists aretoappear and the Symphony Orchestra will delight the large audience in attendance between the acts. Xosebud Fountains are composed for children, ma male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or ments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should des within the first year, §24.50; after the first year $37 w to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month pa! 50 cents, 75 cents and §1 per week, ee T! monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benef Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fou: decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually and July. The child is allowed to ee five share Stock, which makes his policy sel! supporting, with each year, CLABSS B TABLE. CLASS E TABLE. “wANTED TO KNOW. ee bee a ware. Doesn't the delegate situation give gmple evidence that the Hon. L. ©. Bailey poseesses an abnormally long bead. If apy one cap show cause why Judge Charles F, Scott shouldn’t be Wight’s succeesor as District Commis: sioner. [fut ien’st about time for the peried: ical muss in the affairs of Howard Uni- versity. -]fSamael E. Lacy bas political aspi rations. Why didn’tthe Rev. Walter H. Brooks give the Rev. G. W. Lee a pri: | vate tip. Wouldn’t Senator Fairbanks make an ideal candidate for Vice-president this year. If Julia Mason Layton doesn’t hit the bull’s eye when she takes her pen in hand to card the press. (Vide Mon- | day’s Post. Why a great race makes it necessary for its able newspaper men to accept minor public offices as a means of livelihood, instead of sustaining them in the higher calling—sentiment moulding. When the Pen and Pencil Club will meet again, If the trustees will hearken to the popular yeice and secure the Grand Opera House for the High School Com: mencement, If there is any truth in the rumor that Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke ie in train ing to take stump for William Jen- nings Bryan. If the teachers are eaving any money to take them over the long and hot summer days, If Prof. R. R. Wright hasn’’ about concluded that educational work and politics are about as mismatched as running mates as were Bryan and Sewail in 1896, \f preachers wouldn’t save more souls by staying in their pulpite and off the political stump, If Editor Fortune isn’t gradually ac: uiting & more favorable opinion ef the lation’s capital, Wil the M. E, Church elect a Negro Bishop this year, It Rev. EB. K. Love, of Georgia, hadn't better indulge in more prayer sad less politics. Who gets the next banquet—don’t all epeak at once. If there fs any way to stop these dis: Fraceful emancipation parades without ‘nftinging upon the popular conception of personal liberty, we young men who have been at ive lo their church duties at home, suddenly loge interest as soon as they ‘rike Washington, Ate you keeping your weather eye on Atthur Pue Gorman, F Suppose one or the other of the fac’ ‘cus of the republiean and demoeratic Tanice win, what of it, BO 8 i ee es eee THE COLORED ‘AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. SSsSSSS=S 0 0—0—0—0NSSSESSSSSSS eee Why don’t you put your money in LPCOOPOOSOI9 00900949926 the Capital Savings Bank. | If it wouldn’t be a risking strain B B B upon the Negro’s party loyalty, if he é is asked to stand for Roogeyelt upon the ticket with McKinley. If after all isn’t it rather consoling to refleet that the Negro is not the only & race placed on the defensive by Mr. Wight’s diegraceful characterization of the District’s criminal element. LATEST AND GE In the event of Judge Scott’s appoint: Ment as Commissioner, what is the LEX EF NE matter with Prosecutor James L. The greatest tribuie and defene: Pugh for judge of the police court. greatest sensation «f the age, on Can Dewey control one-thisd of the| @ times—The Negro Problem in th Kansas City convention and euchre tion grandly gives the conditioner Bryan out of the nomination, even aims of the Negro in the United though he, himself, goes oyerboard. Should read this matches beck. product of his natural and social oo coat the general rule. Mr Lccws Dewan Lt gives the grandest explan: ~ Mr. Samuel E. Lacy, private secre- tary te Recorder Cheatham and a young man of scholarship and energy, will make his first appearance as ora- tor of the day Sunday, May 6, before the Second Baptist Lyceum. He is a native Washingtonian and iv well known threughout this community and will draw a big audience. His subject will be, “Does the Negro as a Race Receive all He Deserves.” Thi meeting will close an exceptionally prosperous season at the Second Bap- tust Lyceum. Doings in Albany. Albany, N. Y., Special—One of the prettiest weddings that has taken place in Albany in a long time was that of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Harding, daughter of Mrs. Kinora Harding of 19 North Knox street, to Me. Robert Randulph Burwell which took place April 4th 1900, at the brides’ residence. Rev. C. N. Gibbons performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a large coneourse of friends. The bride wore an exquisite wedding gown of Mousseline DeSeie over white silk. Her veil was caught back with orange blossoms, and she carried brides’ roses. The groom wore the conventicnal dress suit. The bridesmaid, Miss Sarah Oli- ver of Yonkers, New York, was daint: ily attired in a gown of organdie over a white Stalian silk accordion pleated skirt, and she carried white rose. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr. Wm. H. Van Alstyne. After tbe wedding ceremony a reception was held from 8.30 p.m. to 12 p.m. Lhe pres- were numerous and extremely beauti ful. The groom’s present to the bride was jan elegant gold watch. The fol: lowing is a list of the preserts: Mrs. R. A, Taylor, Troy, N. Y., silver salad fork; Mrs. D. E. Moore and daughter, silver salad fork; Mrs. Mary RK. Hoyt, silver syrup jug and tray; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HA. Hoyt, silver salad fork; Miss Johnson, salad dish. Miss Maggie Carter, pillow cases and towels; Mrs. Wm. H. Johnson, open work pil: low shams; Mist Biancb Bronk, dress er cover; Miss Lillian Beach of Troy N. Y, 4} dozen fine glasses; Mre, A. A. Anderson, 1 dozen china sauce dish es; Mrs. Sylvia Ferman and daughter, very tine bed spread; Mra. E. Van Al- len ard daughter, 4 dozen fine china plates; Mrs. Mary ‘leacy and son, 1 doz en fine glasses, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freeman, Newburg, N. ¥., Dresden china” chocolate pot; Miss Wilson, beautiful picture; Miss Anna John. son, towels; Mr. and Mrs. Abrams. china chocelate pot; Miss Lizzie Cady, cut glass berry dish; Mr. Charles Shelvy, ice cream set; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Alstyne, very fine toilet set; Mr. Smith, pair vases; Mr. and Mrs. F. Freeman, half dozen punch glasses aud pickle dish; Mrs. A. Douge, silver sugar bowl and ope doz en silver teaspoons; Mr, and Mra. H Cross, center table spread; Mrs. A Henry, tcwels; Mr. and Mrs. R. Thom ason and Miss Evellna Coshbarn, Wa terviiet, N. Y., table cloth and nap kins; Mr. end Mrs. J. C. Price, table eloth; Mr. and Mre. A, C. Gordon center piece; Mr. H. L. Jewell, jewe case; Mies Mollie Dixon, bureau scarf Mrs. Sadie Treadwell, cracker ja1; Mrs James West, fine handkerchiefs; Mr John Tripp and wife, lemonade set Mis. Walter Lewie, silk pillows; Mrs Charles Lewis, towele; Mr, and Mrs. J 4 is, ee ee ee ee ee ee en ee ee The WN | The Negro and , , , , : Ths § South F ~ 7 « BURY aol , , LATEST AND GREATEST BOOK ABOUT THE NEGRO RACE. > The greatest tribuie and defence ever written for the wan in black. The » Sreatest sensation «f ihe age,on the greatest sccial theme cf modern » times—The Negro Problem in the Sunny South. ‘Ibis priceless prcdue- ; tion grandly gives the conditions, the triumphs, the prospects, hojes and » Aims ef the Negro in the United States. Every white and colored man » Should read this matchizes bock. It sublimely shows that man is the : product of his natural and social surroundings, that the Soath isno excep- tion to the general rule. It gives the grandest explanation of the Negro Problem in all its forms; the moet thrilling pen pictures of the most frightful eruelties and crimes Sgainst ihe colored race; the most marveious achievements of the Negro’s wisdom, genius, heart and brain—without parallel in the history of the , world since man has kept 8 record of evenis. The great and grand solu: » tion of the Negro Problem im peerless eloyuence and a loftiz ess of thougbt » that are insmortal and sublime. The subject and sequence of the mighty . theme are the universal equality and eternal righis and liberties of man. » Royally written, prettily printed and beautifully bound in paper and : cloth, and displays the highest skill in the printer art. Cloth, $1 00; Pa- . per, 50 cents—with author’s portrait. Agents wanted. Discount to deal- » ers and the trade. Send all crders for books or instructions for agents to , fhe Cefored American, WASHINGTON, D. C, ’ gee All orders for books will be sent direct to the Publishers. Pie sa a SO ee ea FOUND ATLAST wR —><- - The Magnetic Comb. 2 wie Solo (Lat lst am ME Oe 3 lz, LNT a = i iin E 4 : Wee ek ~~ RT oe he a x y 2 as ih ae ke A \ PaiiS 2 Oo ss Sees, 24) BW oo a RESINS F 56 OPEN ooo / E BEFORE USING. Hair Disease Germ Under Microscope. AFTER USING} POSITIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky hair. Electricity 1s life. This Comb in connection with Electrical Hair Keatorative, the great hair grower. Causes the hair to grow long and straight. ‘This great Electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic powers give new life to the bsir, causing the hair to grow lorg and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight #8 soon as the use of the Comb 1s com menced. Look atthe BUG. This is a bair germ parasite. ‘hey are invisible to the naked eye, but under tbe rays cf a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like, Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, destroying the life of the hair causing, it to fall out. Also causes ail fcrms of scalp diseaees. If you have dandroff or any scalp disease: if your barr is thin and ebort, and harsh and brittle; bald or thio on the top or on the temples, or if your bair is failing out it te caused by this germ. Tbe Meg- netic Comb together with Electrical Hair Restorative destroys these, thus en- abling the hair to grow long and straigbt, soft, silky ard beautiful. Two boxes of the great hair grower “lectrical Hair Restorstive’”’ are sent with each Compr, PRICE $5.00 and mailed to any uddress, prepaid on receipt of price $5.00. : 10 QUICKLY Introduce this great inventicn, we bave de- otic e cided to give every reader of The Colored American, this * opportunity. Cut out this advertisement aud mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we will mail you at once prepaid, THE MANETIC COMB and Two Boxes of Electrical Hair Restotative. Make all morey and ex prese orders payable to K. GATHRIGHT, President. Register your letters; I. protects you. Address all orders to MAGNETIC COMB CO., Box No. 5, Sta tion B, Richmond, Va. TAKE NOTIOE. There being so u r u a E an te e many evil minded skeptical pecsanis whe decry every honest article as a humbug we take the following methods of repudiating all such evil minded sla: derers. By absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every eee dec cati. faction. ‘Lbhis is a reputable paper and would take no advertise- D. Nichols, silver berryspoon; Mr. and Mie. Keys, silver berty spoon; Miss Rachel Van Duson, silver berry spoon ; Mr, Walter Briggs end lady, silver berry spoon; Mr, and Mrs. A. Fields, silver berry spoon; Mise Maggie Wright, towels; Mrs. J. E. Bruce, china choc olate set; Mrs. ———, Cut glase wine flagon; Mr. ——— and wife, pearl pen holder, gold pen and pearl paper cutter; ‘Mrs, Fuzmore, towels. From the em- ployees of the company which employs | bim, the groom was mace the recipient ot an expensively upholstered Morris chair, Ihe hsppy couple will reside with the bride’s mother until the first of June, and then they will make New York their home. Mus. F. A. BRUCE, Albany, N. Y., Spril 17, 1900, ‘te KBs To Repair (Fs Broken Art ~ em cles use ry NMajor's Pane WS LB? Fh Remember C | 7A] ks ee LZ | : ‘CEMENT, . Ley MAJORS CORN” CURE word; gpa ‘Scents tor sap ° SHREDS AND PATCHES 17 Mississippi has 114 colored ex-confederate pensioners on its pay roll. By the passage of the separate car law in Virginia, the entire territory of States south of Washington compels the races to be separated. A white man of Spencer, Va., has turned black. It is too bad that Ben Tillman can't get within infection range of this same disease. Albert Franklin, a St. Paul colored elevator man has stirred the press of the Northwest by eloping with Miss Butts, a pretty and respectable white girl. Thirty years ago the Negroes of this country owned nothing, not even themselves; they now own property aggregating in the neighborhood of $940,000,000. A bill has been introduced in the legislature of Mississippi, giving to the families of mob violence, $300, and depriving the official of office who surrenders a prisoner to a mob. The birth place of John Brown, in Torrington, Conn., now occupied by a poor Afro-American family, is to be bought by a society organized for the purpose of restoring it as a historical relio. At the annual oratorical contest of the literary societies held in Westerville, O., recently, Joseph Hannibal Caulker, native of Africa, took first place. His subject was, "Our Relation to the Dark Continent." Mr. S. P. Mitchell, chairman, has called a National Industrial Evangelic Conference to meet at Midway, Ky., August, 1900. It is hoped by this method to benefit the citizen of color. W. O. Patton, M. D., is secretary. Paul Lawrence Dunbar who has been residing in Denver this winter, accompanied by his wife and mother has returned to the East very much improved in health. Mr. Dunbar is writing a novel based upon a phase of the Negro problem. Ameng the illustrious men whose habitat is Dallas, Texas are: George Washington at the City Hall, salary $25 per month; William McKinley is being rocked in a cradle at Janitor Brown's residence, and Horace Greeley is waiting table at the St. George. The matter of finding employment for competent servants from the South in good families in the North is one which for some time has been given special attention by the Loyal Legion of Labor organization, the headquarters of which are at Springfield, Ohio. A bill has been introduced in congress to appropriate the sum of eight dollars per month to the widow of the murdered postmaster Baker of Lake City, S. C. This is a small amount to offer a widow with several small children whose main support was murdered in the service of his country. Occasionally some Afro-American bobs up with a new invention of practical utility. The latest is a bake-oven by Solomon M. Raines, an inventive genius of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, which is being largely adapted in bakeries and hotels throughout the country. He had previously invented and patented a water motor which is being used extensively. COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A great, Interstate Conference, for the study of race problems in relation to the welfare of the South, is to be assembled in Montgomery, Alabama, May 8, 9, 10, 1900, at which the leaders of Southern opinion will discuss the following among other questions: Negro franchise, education, lynching, permanence of the Negro as a factor in the South, criminology, etc. Letters from Japan speak in high praise of the good conduct and soldierly bearing of the Forty-Eighth United States infantry, which landed at Yokohama on its way to the Philippines. Yokohama has seen much of the white American soldier during the last two years, and always with approval. The Forty Eighth was the first colored regiment to visit that city and there seems to have been some local surprise that Negroes could be so well drilled. The Ross Mehan Foundry and Machine Company at Chattanooga, Tenn., began work last month with exclusively Negro moulders, fifty in number. White foundrymen say that the Negro has been found especially adapted to all coarser and rougher grades of molding and some of them have become quite expert. They have been found to be reliable and industrious in their positions and Negro moulders are being employed in many shops. Mr. Dempsey Butler, of Camden, New Jersey, who died recently, was said to be the wealthiest Negro in that State. He was worth over one-half a million dollars. He left several charitable bequests, among them a large lot 28x66 and $8,000 in cash were left to Rising Sun Lodge of colored Masons to build a Masonic home; $200 to the West Jersey Orphanage for colored children; $500 to the Old Folks' Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, Philadelphia; for Wesley A. M. E Zion Church, $500; and a cemetery for the burial of the colored poor of Camden. Negroes Getting Out of Georgia. A large number of thrifty farmers among our people are leaving the state bound for various places. They are determined to do this on account of the lawless element in the state and the manner in which a large number of them have been dealt with; not only inhumanly but much advantage has been taken of them in business transactions which they have been power less to resent.—Savannah Tribune. RHEUMATISM-CATARRH, ARE BLOOD DISEASES-CURED BY B. B. B. Bottle Free to Sufferers. It is the deep seated, obstinate cases of Catarrh and Rheumatism that B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) cures. It matters not what other treatments, doctors, sprays, liniments, medicated air, blood purifiers have failed to do. B. B. B., always promptly reaches the real cause and roots out and drives from the bones, joints, mucuous membrane, and entire system the specific poison in the blood that causes Rheumatism and Catarrh. B. B. B. is the only remedy strong enough to do this and cure and so there can never be a return to the symptoms. Don't give up hope, but try B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) or 3 Bs. 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T n. w.; HUDDLESON 1400 14th st. n. w., MAJOR, 7th and G sts. n. w., SIMMS, N. Y. ave 14th st. n. w. HODGES, Pa. ave. and 2nd st. s. e.; DUCKETT, 2150 Pa. n. w.; WHITE- SIDE & WALTON, 1921 Pa. ave. n. w.; WEISS, 25 Monroe st., Anacostia, ROE, 7th and L sts. n. w.; KOSS, 7th and Fla. ave.; McCARTHY & FAWCETT 7th and I sts. n. w.; CHRISTIANI, 484 Pa. ave. n. w.; STOTT, 505 Pa. ave. n. w. GILMAN, 627 Pa. ave. n. w.; MONTGOMERY, 13th st. cor. I n. w.; ACKER & AFFLECK, 1429 Penna. ave. n. w.; DAY & O., 14th and P sts. n. w. MERTZ., 11 & F st. n. w.; BUTTS, 4th and Mass. a.; L. F. BRADLEY, 8th and E sts. s. e.; ISCHIFFLEY, 475 Penna. ave. n. w.; THOMPSON, 708 15th st. CRISWELL, 1901 7th st. cor. T n. w.; DIEUDONNE & SON, 11th and F sts. n. w.; GESSFORD, 9th and W sts. n. w.; OGRAM, Penn. ave and 18th st. BRACE, 80th and M sts. n. w.; BRONAUGH, 7th and P sts.; BROWN, 7th st. and R. I. ave.; GROSS, 14th and Park sts.; KRAUSS, 1st and H sts. and 5th and G sts.; EASTERDAY, N. J. ave. and G n. w.; McPHERSON, 5th and G sts. n. w.; MACKALL BROS., 823 H st. n. e. Neely, 11th cor. C st., s.e. Remsburg & Elliott, 1608 14 h. st., Hurlebarsh, 14th & V sts. n. w., McGlue, 4th & L sts., Cassin, 7th and M sts. n. w.; Purdy, 7th and Q sts.; Field, 287 H st. n. e. $1.00 — ONLY — $1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ```markdown ``` By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous "School History of the CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the America The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and man of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Cakar Women Cavalry.—The Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence! unbar—"Eddie" is outwittee the diploacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Readers to e and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters nisi, and a brief sketch of the Philippines and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the mand of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world Little." Mailed Free. Author of the Famous "School History of the Near MINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Mr. Money, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his which knocked over the block house and saved the Row colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many of soldiers.—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antisiss Ciseros, and the Catar Women Cavalry.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Junbar.—"Eddie" Savoy, the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington—his money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has make it good. Image Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, the engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the law. A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a brief sketch of the Phillipinos and their civilization. Home Picture of General Nelson A. Mikes, the Mull the American Army, who said the fighting of the war was "without a parallel in the history of the world." A called Free. us "School History of the Negro Race." At the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Miticago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill- sey, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery gan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Sultan Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Junber—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle San's New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half crier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American MAGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Ma- Philippines and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- , who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill.—The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Cutan Women Cavailor.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Junbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwittee the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. 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Murray May Go to Chicago. Indianapolis, Ind., Special—The political pot is sizzling merrily, and the curbstones are working overtime as the scene of heated argument. The bone of contention among the colored voters is who shall go on the county ticket as the race nominee for the legislature. So far the only avowed candidates are Ex-Councilman John A. Puryear and Charles W. Brown, of the Court House. Odds apparently favor the latter, but the situation is complicated by the fact that a dark horse may appear in the arena at any moment and wrest the plum from both of the combatting gladiators. Captain R. B. Bagoy, a prominent lawyer and former educator is mentioned as available compromise timber, while the younger element is making an effort to bring out Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, W. Milton Lewis or C. H. Boughman. There is talk of Publisher G. L. Knox, but he would probably not accept a nomination on account of business. 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A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN--MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and weil. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous, I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Oysepedia, Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Plies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trailing 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. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office. 625 F St., Washington, D.C. MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrice; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Muni el. Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitarium for ladies before and during confinement, O fivehours from 3 to 6 p.m. 619 Penn. Avenue, Washington, D. C. MARVELOUS; MEDIUM. DR SHEA : : 7 wr, THR COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. a OZOWO IS KING OF All PREPARATIONS. : O Be Not Deceived____ £ eo al. — oie EL — are cs Fo > ee (DG SV CFE ® A Je ©) FORE. AFTER. = To The COLORED PEOPLE of AMERICA FS) ECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straigh epers now being offered on the market. and } nowing to a certainty that mos of these are frauds pureand simple, we wish to make a straght-forward statement to the colored people of America, through its paper, THE COL- ORED AMERICAN. In the year o1 1871 our present Secretary through a fortupate circumstance acquired the receipt tor OGZONO, It was rot offered for sale or pushed to any extent unti) 1875 when it was put upon the market, and met with marked suceess. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of thattime, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we cl+imed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG Anp STRAIGHT soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures aij forms of itching, humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and ; xa Vk AZZ es” Zip NI , L { ESS { K 4A of Je ) , ey , AFTER Z e Berone = z; SER. BE a> FORE. J AFTER. (A Kee p (a = : : = fr saan A aes ang? eee 3 4 (ENN faesseaeg N 3 ES “ ee Aye ee causes a new growth to.grow on the baldest head. Now when eyera ger uine erti- 5 ere ie 24 COCR OG cle appears on the market there are always a lot of people who imitate ard make me ae, HL Bae capital out of tre merit cf files peoples goods. Seeirg our aM rp NR 1 Gr RS v1 Ee warked success, 1umerous s cailed hair giowers snd stsaighteners ry eke ¢ bevy 4 47 NES AS were pnt on tie market. Of courte the colored people bad no way to tell tbat they ed i 33 ‘bag ” AFTER Xe; of were being fooled and bought mest of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you « af BEFORE He Te X & plain question: Would we absolutely agree to retand ycu your money provided NK” fo) | AG you are not satisfied with the preparations we manutacture if cur goods were not N utter ee A as Sp true to all we claim for them? Ozono will positively take kinks out of knotty, > ay ‘ ieee | ~a, AD. Kinky, Carly, Refractory Hair. It will make short. harsh hair long and straight Ye Hehn pee Fi ae seni Sita id Sate 25> it will cure your } ead of allitching, worrying, rurnine sealp diseases, Ecze- \A a fe Aads Pp) TUPLE eectees: Sitar ae | soo Teal / e ma, Pimples. Dandrvff, Itch, ete. It wil stop your hair from falling out. \ 4 iy po fata at mam SE UY \ WZA It will restore gray hair to its natural color, makirg the hair \ GZ Files aly es PUM serge? 1% i} Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and beautiful as an April morning. 10,000 peop), Plasto fd SARE TTE BEFORE alias at ea er sae ; AFTER Nal aoa rari ris tel eee Hees Be grey Re, =H a Geli i Lv a Z Sei xt) Re attain eee ee a LA Ge Gy Aa, doh | 4 Nine Nees fons ye Me Gi’ om GA ihe eee ee tcon ent Ya \ gla Tal z ey , Sete ae A Ss “Wyma : a see Gas gm (ar ro AF _ —> IO te ie. . =a i SSS | Us ies = i STE CB, @ AE) S BOSTON CHEMICAL GOMPANY< Ve LL ae ye) S y, ~ Pay SS iz, _ Afmmeaks eas RICHMOND. VA. aren Cu/, - Fo 6/7 - 7a are to-day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have thcusar ds of testin oa- : WS (7 (AAS jails we've not space to publish. Rev. B, Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the j K(((( (Ge Ass Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. ( (Cot A Sri] Kate W Page, Blacksburg Va. writes:Your preparation has proven irue to all you yt VS \ Hf) > claim for it. The Price uf OZONO is 50 cemis.a box. It takes from three N Wf WN > to four boxes to accomp!ish the treatment. We make this libera) offer for a limit- NSs Wy OR WS Yi) Wiz A ed time only. Cut out this coupon and send it to us with $1.(0 and we willforward VSB G7 Yi ee 3 77/7).\"" |e to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electric Skin Refiner whi h makes black W DK ee iC S\ Gps! /// 4 skin bright, rough skin soft and cures ajlskin diseases We will also include one \S CU) \ th Q Hy }} f fancy Jar of our Electrical Skin Foc d—natures great beautifier. removes wrink es, VW \A ) // \ Moth patehes, freckles and all facial blemishes, ard to prove cur liberality we will > \ GA y add to th!s one Package of Anti Oder. A positive cure tor Sore Throat. all forms x GA i) i } iy [| Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all Smells and V/A7 f |} © Odors arising trom the buman body such as Feet, Arm Pits, Etc, Cut ont and ‘CHRISTOPHER ENG NS. mail this Compon to us with One Dollar and get this grand Combination Offer, as —— this opportunity will not occur again. BEFORE; AFTER A coupon is attached to this advertisement and those who have any doubt may convince themselves by filling it out and by sending one dollar as atrial. The Manager of The Colored American will hold himself responsible for any failure on the part of The Boston Chemical Company > te live up to its contract, ————————— , BOSTON CHEMICAL Co, | 411 SORIH 2310 SIREEYT, { : «+,RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.... } I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which send me the following * goods at once; \ 4—[FOUR]) Large Boxes“Ozono” Hait Giower and Hair Straightener. | 1-{ON€ Large Kottie Eleetricai ¢ kin Refiner. 1 ' IZoR, # Lerge Jar Klectrical Skin Food, ‘ { 1—(ONS) Lage Package Anti-Odor. PR MONO esi sas ee oe ee 2 ' } ¢ MIN TI. ips scescnsccanc Strest......... stecce i CY. ee cece eeeeeeee COUMLY. eee eee ee eee Btate................ 2g amen ok SS a ae eat ae it get ig a = ONG Saray 7S ey BtrORE “AFTER . ae 8: 7 Ae AN ‘x SS espe =f . ees) re A pS) ee > n= ay) ee OT Ee | Lyi) (G7° OS % , BEFORE AFTER,