The Colored American

The COLORED American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECEIVED MAY 21 1900 PERIODICAL DIV. PRICE FIVE CENTS BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS BISHOP C.C. PETTEY. BISHOP J.C. CLINTON. BISHOP T.H. LOMAX. BISHOP J.W. HOOD. BISHOP G.W. CLINTON. BISHOP C.R. HARRIS. KEV. J.B. SMALL. BISHOP J.W. ALSTORK. --- # NEWS FROM SOUTHLAND. Rev. E. C. Morris Brings a Cheering Message From Far-off Arkansas-Northern Capital Filling the Negro's Market-Basket Other Features. One of the most practical addresses to which the Second Baptist Lyceum has had the pleasure of listening recently, was that delivered by Rev. H. O. Morris, of Arkansas, president of the National Baptist Association. Rev. Morris was in the city en route to his home in Littie Rock, after having attended the Ecumenical Conference in New York City where he said the Negro was not permitted to out a large figure. He spoke to the Lyceum on the status of the Negro in the South from a business and educational standpoint. Rev. Morris is a forceful speaker and held the large audience from first to last. The speaker contended that the white people of the South do not oppose colored men engaging in business, often giving them valuable assistance. It is the political and social relations which they oppose. The present conditions which prevail in the South, he said, are beneficial in that they have forced the colored people together as nothing else could do. The South is opening up large opportunities for bringing together Northern Captain and the Southern Negro. The factories and mills now being operated in the South call for large increase of employment of colored labor at living wages. The speaker contrasted the large number of colored people in business in the South with the comparatively few thus occupied in the North. The matter of education was also spoken of. The speaker said he was heartily in favor of industrial education, but not as the exclusive education. He believed in the higher education as well. Miss Georgia Savoy rendered an instrumental solo with much skill and effect. Dr. Charles A. Johnson, of Canada editor of the "British Lion," made a few remarks, commending the Lyceum on its high position in the affairs of the Nation. The committee on the school question made its report through its chairman, Prof. N. E. Weatherless, who, in an address, spoke of his reception by the Senate subcommittee having the matter in charge. Prof. Weatherless states that the credit for the action of the committee in recommending the increase on the Board of Education and other changes from the original bill, is due largely to the effective work of the Second Baptist Lyceum. Senator T. T. Allain of Illinois made a few interesting remarks touching the work of the Lyceum and the committee. Congressman George H. White was unanimously requested to say something before the Lyceum. Mr. White made the observation, where we differed in matters' political and religious, we should unite on all things of interest to our race. He was given a tremendous ovation, as is always the case when Congressman White honors a Washington audience with his pres- A GOOD SHOWING. The Review of Work for a Season—Notes of the Faculty. Howard University ends the year with the following general summary which we take from the new catalogue: Theological Department 56, Medical Department 193, Nurses' Training School 32, Law Department 77, Department of Pedagogy 130, College Department 86, Preparatory Department 145, English Department 141, Department of Agriculture 7, Music Department 201, Grand total 1018 Deduct Departments of Music and Agriculture 208. Total 810. The students are from the following states, territories, foreign lands: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Africa, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Bermuda, Bulgaria, Burmah, Canada, Corea, England, Hungary, South America and West Indies. This is an advance of more than one hundred during the current twelve months. Every department has been well manned, the work has been well done, general health has prevailed, no serious cases of discipline has occurred. The new Professor Hay has taken hold with enthusiasm. Mr. G. W. Cook has given admirable instruction in elocation. Prof. Moore has imparted to the Pedagogic Department a successful initial impulse, the great professional departments have been full and have graduated large classes. Congress has been generous and kind, the Honorable Secretary of the Interior and the Honorable Commissioners of the District have shown a helpful interest. The Colored American is glad of the record. The coming year we shall carry a permanent advertisement of the university. MERE MENTION. Rev. Walter Brooks now lives at 1419 Corcoran street, northwest. Mrs. O. M. Barker of 1505 P street, left last Tuesday morning for Atlantic City, N. J, where she will spend the summer. Make up a party of congenial friends and secure a box at the opera at the Academy of Music, June 1. You can't afford to miss it. The sale of seats for the opera is yet on at Henry White's music store 1331 G street, n. w. Go at once before the house is sold out. Mrs. F. L. Cardozo and Miss Blanche Margareth are spending a few weeks at Atlantic City with the former's mother. Marcas Guillame, the Moorish basco, is specially fitted for the Pirate King. He will be heard to great advantage June 1, in the opera "Pirates of Penzance." The city is alive with news of the opera, June 1. The latest report is that more than half the house is sold already. Get your seats at once, 50, 75 and $1 00. Mr. W. H. Winfrey of Newport News, Va., has been spending several days in the city as the guest of Mr. Joshua Anderson, one of the proprietors of the McKinley House. The chorus work in the opera "Pirates of Penzance" is magnificent. Director Lewis says, "that the work will be a revelation." June 1, is the date and the Academy of Music the place. There are six specially engaged soloists in the opera "Pirates of Penzance" who will vie with each other for supremacy and the good will of the audience. Get your seats now for the opera June 1. With the prices that prevail for the opera, the impression is made that if you can't afford to go now, you are hardly worthy of being sized up as "being in it." By all means go. June 1 is the date. Mr. Walter Franklin, the new tenor from Cincinnati, made a most pleasing impression upon the critical audience that usually assembles at University Park Temple. When the new school law is passed, the friends of Mr. J. W. F. Smith the popular secretary to the superintendent, are determined that he shall be one of the three clerks provided for by the measure. The members of the Metropolitan Baptist church at the request of Mrs. F. L. Winslow and Miss H. F. MeWill have contributed an excellent sum with which to purchase a handsome roller-top oak desk for Mr. John H. Johnson, who is one of the young graduates in medicine from Howard last week. Prince Hall Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will give its second annual reception at Odd Fellows' Hall, Friday, May 25th: Those who attended the Calico Reception last May at Grand Army Hall should keep the above date in mind. Mrs. A. M. Johnson, Past Matron of Prince Hall Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, was the recipient of a handsome jeweled ring, presented by the Chapter at its last regular meeting. Mrs. Helen A. Jackson made the presentation address. At a meeting of the medical professors of Howard University, Dr. Reyburn was made Dean of the Medical Department in place of Dr. Hood deceased, Dr. Purvis graciously declining the honor. The meeting was entirely harmonious. Secretary Shadd was re-elected. Mrs. Annie M. Johnson, of No. 1737 K street, n. w., was "at home" to the ladies of Prince Hall Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, last Monday evening. The ladies sat down to an elaborate menu at 10 o'clock and handsomely served by Messrs. Samuel B. Jackson, A. Lincoln Brown, Robert T. Douglass and Dr. J. H. McDuffee, members of Prince Hall Lodge. The ladies of the northwest have organized a five dollar shirt system offer which is the system used by Mrs. Livingston of New York, who is the inventor and patentee of the French Dress Cutting Machine. Headquarters have been opened up in this city and Mrs. L. R. Clarke of 1519 P street has been given supervision of the work. Lessons day and evening. Arrangements can be made for evening lessons during the day. Call and examine the system and receive first instructions free. Mrs. Marie S. Foster, of Cambridge, Mass., who has been visiting our city for a few days the guest of Mrs. Chas. Harris of Chase street, has left for Philadelphia. She was accompanied by Miss Nellie George, of Washington, D. C., who is the guest of Miss Bertha Jenifer of North Carey street, and will remain a few days longer. While here they were the recipients of much attention. Both being social favorites. Mr. Edward Matthews' host of friends have been crowding into the Philadelphia House this week, quizzing him about a certain matrimonial rumor that has been floating up and down the Avenue. "Ed" blushingly denies the allegation, but it is noticed that he is getting a quicker "hustle on him," and that his bank account is growing —both of which may be significant of impending new responsibilities. At the recent commencement of the Hamilton (Ohio) High School, one of the three speakers selected was a colored youth, Thomas Howard, son of Mr. Thomas A. Howard of the Internal Revenue Bureau. The daily papers thus speaks of the selection: "The action of the committee in selecting and the class (Senior) in approving the the name of Thomas Howard (colored) as one of the speakers, was most commendable. This action clearly showed that the selection of speakers was entirely impartial, merit being the only requisite." AMPHION GLEE CLUB The Amphion Glee Club is an honor to the people of Washington. Prof. J. Henry Lewis is unquestionably one of the nation's ablest musical directors, and he has put a great deal of time, energy and talent into the work of training this organization, until it is almost "letter perfect," both in tone and expression of "motif." The Amphions are especially happy in the selection of their songs, and they never fail to please, whether the theme be grave or gay. The Amphions made a pronounced hit last Sunday week at the Second Baptist Lyceum in the presence of nearly 1,000 persons. To the good thinking people of Wash ington, if you are thinking of given a party don't forget to consult the Delmo Koonce. Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church of Atlanta, Ga., has accepted the invitation to preach the Annual Commencement Sermon at the Tuskegee Normal and Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., Sunday, May 27th. Dr. I. B. Scott, Editor, The Southwestern Christian Advocate has also consented to deliver the Annual Commencement Address at the same institution, Thursday, May 31st The grave and lot of Mrs. Henry Forrest who died four years ago were beautifully decorated last Monday by her husband General Forrest. He is known by his many friends for his generous traits and his broad charity. The Delmo Koenge cafe is the finest this side of New York City. 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. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 O St. N. W. Secretary. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW THE ORIGINAL - COPYRIGHTED. This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out and makes it down. Sold for $49.99. Used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, as the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies and gentlemen. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting quality it is the most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. $1.49. 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. --- MRS. HELEN A. COOK, Honored by a Place Upon Program of the Woman's Society, Delivers a Practical Address on "The Outlook of the Colored Race" and Preaches the Doctrines of Helpfulness—Warmly Greeted—Chips of History. Mrs. Helen A Cook, to whom The Colored American is always pleased to pay homage as an honor to her sex and race, was the only Afro American lady honored by a place on the program at the recent meeting of the Woman's Society at the Vermont Avenue Christian church an organization composed of the most cultured and aristocratic elements of the nations capital. Mrs. Cook's topic was "The Outlook of the Colored Race" and the depth of thought, wide observation and earnest reflection which characterized the address, supplemented by an easy, graceful delivery, amply demonstrated that the committee had chosen wisely in assigning this discussion to the erudite president of the Colored Women's League. After a sparkling introduction, depicting the rapidity with which history has been made in the century just closing—its remarkable inventions, political changes, the essayist pertinently asked: "With the Europeans striving for Africa and the United States taking in Hawaii, Cuba, Porta Rice and the Philippines, who shall what is to be the future of the dark-skinned races of quanking?" Mrs. Cook briefly described the high grade of work that the women of the race were doing in the several sections of the country, showing their marvelous progress and development and then dwelt with particularity upon the efforts that were being put forth by her own organization here in the District of Columbia. The central idea was "Helpfulness." The Women's League was formed eight years ago, and she said was the first society of its kind organized in Washington. It was founded in the apparent necessity for concert of action among those who were endeavoring in diverse ways to uplift humanity. Its specific and avowed purpose was cooperation with colored women everywhere. It grew to be national in scope, and became a part of the National Council or Women, being represented in the triennial conclave in this city in 1895. Subsequently the League was federated into another combine, and lost its identity as a national body. It has grown steadily, however, locally, both in numbers and influence, and the area of work covered by it has steadily widened. The most expensive undertaking of the League is the Day Nursery, where poor mothers may leave their infants during the day while they are at work. It has been in existence a little more than a year, and the funds for its support have been raised through entertainments, private donations and miscellaneous collections. Finding that the duties of management was too severe a strain upon the energies of our permanent committee, a new system was put into operation just after the last annual meeting. The membership was divided into twelve committees, one for each month, each committee to bear the expenses, and to take charge of the nursery for that time, a new general committee taking up the work each succeeding year. The, step though experimental, has proven very satisfactory. The March committee held "an exhibit of the work of colored women in the District of Columbia," and its success exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine. Two hundred exhibitors were represented, and more than three hundred seprate exhibits were in the collection. The visitors numbered about seven hundred, and the receipts aggregate $92.00—more than necessary to meet the bills for the current month. Besides a healthful stimulus was given to many who had just taken up the cause, and needed inspiration. Mrs. Cook, further enlogizing the the value of helpfulness to the march of civilization, pointed out that while organized effort is essential to the success of a great movement yet the practical relief of the individual unit of mankind must come from the interested and sympathetic individual. Abstract theories make sentiment, and concerted action benefit the man in a generic way, yet experience has taught her that full duty performed by each individual in his own capacity is the key to true helpfulness. This, she argued, taught us the tender relationship which bound the highest to the humblest creature, and led us to a realizing sense of our personal responsibility. She read a clipping from the Philadelphia Press, reciting how the white students of the high school at Carlisle, Pa., had refused to participate in the graduating exercises because of the presence of three colored pupils, whose right to take part had been sustained by the educational board. She regretted that such circumstances should exist and plead with the women present to consider how bruised were the feelings of a child ostracised by its playmates, and then to estimate how bitter must be the reflections of a race to whom ostracism is dealt out as a life's portion. She urged mothers to more deeply implant in their offspring the true spirit of Christianity, instead of the mere outward form of religion. This done, the Carlisle episode could not be repeated anywhere on this continent. She trusted that from the efforts of the women of this community all might imbibe the sweet impulse and carry into practical daily life the text of the society. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me." Mrs. Cook was roundly applauded many times during her discourse and at the close was given a veritable ovation and heartily congratulated. A SILVER WEDDING. Editor. Robinson and Wife Remembered Substantially by Their Many Friends at the Aniversary Nuptial. I buy all my cream and water ices from the popular Delmo Koonce Cafe 25c. SAMPLE BOTTLE 10c. FOR NEED A MARVELOUS DISCOURSE In Medical Science, Wonderful, and Yet True. 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F —————————— ee _ OE EE:'é~O'CSr“ eee ee PROGRESS OF THE RACE- Register Lyons Peints Out What We Have Gained in Educational ana Wealth—Ef- fectively Contradiets Charles Dudiey Warner’s Mistaken Estimate. (Evening Star, May 10.) In the course of his address yesier day Mr. Judson W. Lyon, register o the treasury, said 3,039,170 of the col ored people are engaged in gainful pur suits, and only 33,994 are in the pro fessions, ‘The professional class in cludes 12,159 clergymen and 15,008 teachers, leaving just a little over 6,00 following other callings listed as pro. fessions. In the matter of education he show- ed that the colored people had made marvelous progress to which there is no parallel in the annals of time. He asserted that when Governor Merriam foots up his returns this year it will be discovered that 58 per cent. of the colored people can read and write, whereas thirty-five years ago not three per cent. could do so. He said that colored men seek education on all lines because it is the American custom, and net to do it would argue one not a good American. He well knew, he said, that the lot of nine-tenths of the people would be labor that produces sweat of the brow. He said if more colored men are con- victed of crime in proportion than others it must be remembered that, be ing of the proscribed race, it is just possible—indeed probable—ihat the same equal and exact justice may not be deliberately measured out to them as to others. It is unfortunate for the colored man in the north, he argued, that he can not readily and easily con- ect himself with the labor organiza- tions. This being true, perhaps, in pro- portion, more of them are out of em- ployment than would otherwise be, and as there are laws against vagrancy they may be convicted fer not working when they can’t get work, and so for this offense the statistics of crime would be swelled against them, One of the chief difficulties in the South, he said, is due to the uncer- tainty of the law in some places. Wherever you find a county with an established reputation for law and or- der and the strict enforcement of con- tracts you will find that the colored people remain on the farms, old and young, and the landlord finds his pos- sessions appreciating yearly and the income therefrom increasing under a tenantry that does not change every Christmas, but is stationery, prosper- ous and contented. “The prosperity of last year,” said Mr. Lyon, “has been a great thing in many ways. Its blessings have not all fallen into the coffers of the much- abused trusts and giant corporations. The sun of plenty and comfort has shown in many a home heretofore darkened by the gloom of mortgages | and a lack of sufficient returns from arduous toil to make life happy. ! “A reference to the production of the | staple in which our people exercise al- | most a monopoly will not be uninterest- ing in this connection. It is popularly |' supposed that the colored people plant, | | cultivate and harvest 85 per cent. of |: the cotton crop. Supposing, therefore, 1 the crop for last year to have been 10,000,000 bales, their share would be |! 8,500,000 hales, and then at 500 pounds | s per bale, we would have 4,250,000,000 ' pounds, and this sold at an average of 3 cents we would have the colossal |! sum of $340,000,000. This same cotton | ‘ at an average of 5 cents per pound a ‘ year or so ago sold for $212,500,000, | thus making a difference in favor of | the farmer of $127,500,000. Segregat- : ng this amount among the 10,000,000 |! of colored citizens, we have $12.75 for ‘very man, woman and child over ind above their realizations for the TAT SS ea cere cece a a Mr. D. W. Lewis, of the Censas Of- flee, 1: quite a factor in the life of Ok- Ishone Territory. He praises the richner’ @° the soil of this new eoun try, the Ja rnese of her courts, and the liberality of her people to worthy set. tlers. He thinks the Negroes ought to pre-empt the public lands, and make homes for themselves and their fami liee. Mr. Lewis is a graduate ef the Spencerian Business College here, and has been admitted te practice in the Bapreme Oeurt, J HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FORMED. ‘Phere was a large and enthusiastic gathering of the graduates of the Col- ored High School of this city at Lin- coln Memorial church, corner ef llth and R streets northwest, Friday even- ing last. Hon. Johm P, Green and Senator T. T. Allain made brief and Tostructive talke. An alumni associa: tion was formed, the main purpose of which is to look after the interests of the graduates of the High School, and help them to secure employment, not ‘only in Washington but elsewhere. Mr. G. F. T. Oook, superintendent of the ;eolored public schools, presented the association witha handsome record book. Supervising principal Etlis W. Brown made the presentation speecb. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Robert H. Terrell, principal of the Colored High Sehool; first vice president, M. Grant Lucas; second vice president, Sarah Brown; third vice president, Julia M. Layton; secretary, Aiphoneo O. Staf- ford; assistant secretary, Grace Storum; treasurer, Kllis W. Brown; executive committee, F. L. Cardozo, jr., ehair man; A. Q. Stafford, J. M. Fraction, Dr. Alice M. Waring, Maria L. Jordan, Zita Dyson, Qarroll D. Brooks, W. D Nixon, and Hattie George. The first banquet of the association will be givep n June. CONGRESSMAN WHITE. Thinks the Proposed Amendment Wil! be Defeated by North Carolina’s Right- Minded Citizens—Cordially Greeied by His Home People ot Both Raccs, Since his return from North Carolina OCongreesman George H. White ex- Dresses himselfas being more confident now than ever that the Constitutional Amendment wil: be defeated by more than 40,000 majority. In conversation with a prominent white democrats, Seys that he was told not more than two out of nine precincts would vote forthe Amendment. Mr. White saye that the ncise and bluster presented to the world through the democratic newspapers Is only theclatter made by a few hot headed office seekera and democrats uf the inferior class. The conservative while men, and they are largely in the majority, are Opposed te the amendment, censidering such a Step unnecessary and inimical to the best interests of the state. Mr. White say that he was treated handsomely by his fellow townsmen in Tarboro, his home, many of the white men eo ming across the street to shake hards with him and to discuss current events. That there was no suggestion of the bitterness and strife presented through the democratic newspapers. Mr. White attended the county convention and was elected a delegate to the district and state conventions, at the district convention hewas unanimously elected asa delegate to the national conven- ion at Philadelphia. He hopes fer an early consideration of his anti-lynching ill, Which has been sleeping in the judiciary comm ittee. ASWELL RECEPTION, One of the prettiest receptions of the Season was given last Thuisday week at the residence of Miss Minnie A, Lu cas, 1811 Third street, northwest. The guest of honor was Miss Martha Po) look, of Norwich, Conn.,a cousin of the hostess. The double parlors were brilliantly illuminated and added much to the gorgecusness of the costumes worn. 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METAL CC OLERS, Forcelain lined. , Al) sizes. 1 quart up. 15, 20, and 25 WOOL EN COOLERS, Porceiain Lined ) uerts with fly wheel only, and alse with Nickel-Piated Coolers, Porcelain Lined } galvanized iron platform, FANCY STONE COOLER, ‘PACKING TUBS AND CANS, . ICE BREAKERS AND CRUSHERS, 5 ICE CREAM MOLDS Ete. SUCCESSORS TO M. W. BEVERIDGE | CHINA, GLASS, SILVER, ETC. 1215 F Street and 1214 G Street. 096090200 920099600000000 00000000 £909 9O$:4-6-9009-08 the fall quota of her sosial capacity Among the many present were: Miss Martha Pollock ot Norwich, Conn ; Misses Sagers and Gariand of ala.; Miss Nixon of New York; Misses Sarah aud Lizzie Tanoijl of Alexandria, Va.; Misses Robinson, Sheppeison, Carter, Mat thew, Dorsey, Butler ard Lucas; Mes dames Rucker, Georgie Herbert, Bathe? Wilson, Wa'ker, Wiillame and Frank lin of New York; Messre. Hughes, Tas- cil, Wolls; Doctors Honeywell end Allan; Paul Bray and H, Bugene Wil- 800. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` The Four Fashionable Functions of the Cosmos Club. The social season just closed was an auspicious one for Washington, on account of the system and new life apparent in its social entertainments. The principal event of the season was the series of four assemblies under the management of the Cosmos Club. This club though not yet a year old has already ingrafted itself upon the hearts of Washington's elite, by the representative capacity of its members, by its lofty aims and purposes, and by the finish and eclat imparted by the club to all entertainments under its control. The happy conception and the skillful execution of the idea of a series of assemblies have won for the club unstinted praise, besides demonstrating indisputable ability to assume the lead in matters social. Each of the four entertainments was a model of its kind, occurring as they did, the first at Thanksgiving, the second at Christmas, the third before Lent and the last at Easter which event with its handsomely gowned ladies and other accompaniments in keeping with the stateliness of the occasion was a fitting oilmax to a series of events thoroughly entertaining and inspiring. Metodious strains by Hoffman and toothsome repasts by Lowery, were potent influences toward the success of these occasions of recreation and good cheer. The out of town friends at one or more of these events were: Mesdames Emma Warrick, and M. D. Lewis of Philadelphia, Marshall of California, Missen Baldwin, Grant and Lewis of Boston, Murphy and Turner of Baltimore, Skeene and Wilson and Wilson of Cleveland and Bishop of Annapolis. Messrs. Stanton and Randolph of Pittsburg. All the fashionable set of Washington participated—club is composed of the society men of the national capital. The members are: F. L Cardozo, Jr., president; J. B Syphax, secretary; R. T. Douglass, treasurer. Executive committee; John H Cook, J. B. Hyman, Ralph Cook. Members B. C. Walker, A. Walker, A. C. Bradford, S. Wormley, Joseph H. Douglass, Dr. Cardozo, W. L Wilkerson, M. C. Jones, H. Cardozo, S. B. Jackson. Honorary members are: Prof. Robert H. Perrell, Henry E. Baker, Robert J. Harlan, Dr. Austin M. Curtis, Dr. John R Francis, ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Charles R. Douglass and E. Brooks. Where are we going to find a president?" is the query uppermost in the minds of the members of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The regular election night, May 8, developed that Prof. W. H. Richards, the present incumbent would not stand for reelection. He has served two terms successfully, and has given the Association the most brilliant administration since its foundation. Close application to many interests and the arduous duty of providing suitable programs every week for two years had made themselves felt upon his health add the necessity for a much-needed rest impelled him to insist upon his declination, even after being thriced placed in nomination. So sure was the association that Prof. Richards would serve another year that no other candidate had been serious considered, and postponement of the election seemed the only way out. Last Tuesday was set for the ordeal, but nothing new developing, and Pastor Johnson being absent, the whole matter went over until the final business meeting, May 20. WIGHT'S DEMISE To the committee of citizens who got Wight's scalp:— That sorry Wight You put to flight For serious allegations, You've catapulted out of sight With numerous delegations. He flew the coop Gave one wild whoop And landed on the outside. McKinley put him on the hook And he's drying up on the roadside. It 'pears like you Before Wight flew Demanded confirmation Of his wild charge Though made at large Was quite beneath his station. 'You cracked his safe' And bruised his bones With speech and resolution And now he wriggles when he hears That sweet word, "Evolution." The Ex-commissioner with the hair-trigger mouth and the flint lock brain, doubtless realizes the significance and meaning of the phrase "Here to day and gone tomorrow." He is one of the few smart of smart public officials who have succeeded in getting out of office with the aid of his mouth. He ought to swap his trap for a stick of sealing wax and close up the aperture. Gray and Costley's. One of the most enterprising hostelries in Washington is conducted by those popular and well known restaurateurs, John Gray and Louis Costley at 1813 E street northwest. Their first man is Col. Washington Wood, who is known from Washington to Old Point and from Bagdad to Kokomo. This enterprising firm has liveried its employees in duck jackets and pants for the summer ser: man is Col. Washington Wood, who is known from Washington to Old Point and from Bagdad to Kokomo. This enterprising firm has liveried its employees in duck jackets and pants for the summer service and the way the public is being served is as pleasing to the cash register as it is to the patrons and his friends who happen to drop in for a mint julep or something that will "cheer but will not inebriate." The free lunch differs from the silver platform, since that platform is 16 to 1, and their lunch is from 11 to 9. Lleut. R E S. Toomey continues to grow in fame as a poet, popularity as an orator and lucidity as a writer. A few copies of his poems recently found their way into the hands of Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay-Smith, the scholarly rector of St John's Episcopal churches, and so pleased was he with their originality and strength of thought, and beauty of construction that he wrote Mr. Toomey a note expressive of the heartiest congratulations. Praise of a Negro's mental work from such eminent authority means a great deal to our race. Hoffman's Big Musical Festival. "The Patrol of the Boers" and Sousa's new march "The Man behind the Gun" are new and sensational. Hear the famous band render both at Hoffman's 3rd annual musical festival June 8. The prizes for reserved seats now on sale at musical bureau, 1180 15th st, n.w., are as follows: orchestra, 75 cents; orchestra circle, 50 cents; dress circle, 35 cents; gallery, 28 cents. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. Bishop Walters Goes Abroad. Bishop Alexandria Walters by special invitation will deliver an address July 18th before the Christian Endeavor Society in London. From there he will go to Paris, and return to this country in time to attend the national convention of the Afre-American Council at Indianapolis, Ind. SUMMER RESORTS The Summer season is about here, you will be lots of money spent this summer classes at resorts. The Colored American announcements of all hotels, cottages and entertain summer visitors. Send us you to spend a few weeks away from home rates will be. Our price for printing these per month. Terms in advance. Send you to spend. The Colored American will be re-tirement. The Summer season is about here, and the good times are also here. There will be lots of money spent this summer by the intelligent and well to do classes at resorts. The Colored American with its usual enterprise solicits the announcements of all hotels, cottages and property holders who desire to entertain summer visitors. Send us your cards and rates that those who wish to spend a few weeks away from home may know where to go and what the rates will be. Our price for printing these cards for the season is $5.00 or $2.00 per month. Terms in advance. Send your cards and the amount you desire to spend. The Colored American will be sent free during the life of your advertisement. THE MOTHER OF THE MOTHERS This Hotel is situated on an elevation cent view for tea miles. At the base of w ample opportunity to those fond of sailing WOODLAWN is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles fr side daily. The service at the Hotel is sur large and alry with all modern convenien 85 feet front and is surrounded with a bes For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMIT This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magnificent view for tea miles. At the base of which is a wide sheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. WOODLAWN TERRACE. is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn-side daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and airy with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMITH, Snow Hill, N.J. Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. The "May Queen Cantata," rendered by Plymouth Congregational Sunday, 11th and P streets, northwest, May 11, will by request of a number of friends be repeated Monday May 11st. Tickets for May 11th which were not used will be good for this occasion. The Event of The Season! THE ANNUAL CONCERT AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMNNT OF THE Washington Eigh School. 9th, 10th, and 11th Divisions, AT ISRAEL C. M. E. CHURCH Cor. 1st and B Streets, (near Capitol,) Friday May, 25, 1900. At 8 O'Clock, P. M. Delightful Drama! Fine Quartette! Beautiful Delsarte Exercises! Grand Chorus! Mandolin Quartette! Competitive Drill! High School Glee Club! Tickets 25 Cents. Sixth Annual Picnic Congregational Sunday School OF SAINT LUKE'S CHURCH, THURSDAY JUNE 21st 1900, At Eureka Park, Hillsdale, D. C. Hoffmans Orchestra, Country Dinner, Ice Cream, Etc. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years, 10 cents, --- AMUSEMENTS. OF THE HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE. Lawnside. N.J. in which furnishes one with a magnifi- tion which is a wide sheet of water giving ing or fishing. N TERRACE. from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn- strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are enches. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. TH, Snow Hill, N.J. CATLETTS, VA.—Summer Boarders: Parties desiring first class accommodations for the summer season will find it to their advantage to spend their vacation at Catletts Faquier county, Va. Forty-eight miles from this city, there are three accommodation trains to the city per day. The house is situated about 1/4 mile above the village. B ard furnished for $12.00 per month, $4.00 per week, or 75 cents per day. Healthy climate, excellent board and comfortable rooms. Apply with stamp to Mrs. Kate McGuire. Catletts, Faquier Co., Va. HOTEL SHEPHARDS HILL Open for the Season on June 1st. Beautifully situated near the Petomac River, on St. Patrick's Creek. Cool Rooms, Bathing, Boating, Fishing and Crabbing. For terms address Wm. D. Bond, Colton's Point, St. Mary's county Maryland. THE ELITE—624 S. Washington street; Alexandria, Va., Ice cream, confectionery, soda water and milk shake, all flayers. Lunches and sandwiches Cool, exclusive, up to date. The only first class pleasure resort in the city. When in Alexandria call on us. Opens May 15th. W. F. Hammond, prep prietor. Madre's Park for the season. On the Bckington Street Railway. Twenty minutes ride from the city. A delightful trip, good cool water. A splendid dancing pavilion and all conveniences for plonics and private parties. Terms within the reach of all. The electric cars are now running and the park an be reached for one fare. Address M. Madre, Madre's Park, Eckington, D. C. HOIEL HENDERSON—120 N Mississippi ave., Atlantic City, N. J., two squares from Reading depot; three minutes walk to Bathing Beach. Special rates for families and permanent boarders. The hotel has been newly papered and has 32 neatly fitted up sleeping rooms. Terms moderate. European and American plan. Henderson and Murray, prop's. SEND ONE DOLLAR, cut this out and mail to us at once enclosing one dollar and we will send you a beautiful twenty one piece china tea set handsomely decorated in three color floral patterns. This set consists of 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 plates, tea pot, sugar bowl and cream pitcher. We will not send more than one set to a person. This offer good for 30 days only, Earle, Dillman, Wheeler and Co. China, crockery, brassware and bric-a-brac, 9 and 4 Sherman street, Chicago, Ill. CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets REGULATE THE LIVER The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the finest ice cream in the city. --- SUMMER RESORTS. SPECIAL. J. MR. FREDERICK J. LOUDIN. America's Most Prominent Afro-American Basso and Manager of the Celebrated Fisk Jubilee Singers Who are Spending a Five-Year Tour in Europe and Asia. London England, Editor The Colored American—May I bePermitted through your paper to say a word to the people of our race upon a matter which seems to me to be of great importance just now, and a plain duty and what is more the opportunity of a life time? Many of us know that Britain has contributed millions of dollars for the education and uplifting of our race in America. More than half the money for the establishment of Firk University was raised in this country. When Ida B. Wells was here in the interest of our people, laying before them facts connected with the barbarous lynching of our people, the pulpit and press spoke out in no uncertain tone in our behalf. Resolutions of sympathy were passed at public meetings assuring us of the abhorrance that such things should be perpetrated by a so called Christian people. In times of slavery we were protected and free whenever beneath the folds of the Union Jack though not a foot of American soil gave us that protection—Canada was our haven of security. To quote the language of Admiral Dewey "In Manila Bay when I was in a trying position the English commander stood loyally at my back. If it had not been for his moral support I cannot say what might have happened, my dear old friend Sir Edward Seymour is more than a brother to me. I will remember his friendship to the end of my life." New Britons stand agast at the manifest ingratitude of our nation. They read with astonishment the reports of the pro-Beer meetings held all over the country by the white people at the strong resolutions of sympathy with the oppressors of our race, that are passed often condemning England in the most bitter terms. I am constantly being asked, "if those are the sentiments of the Negro in America as well? What is the feeling among your people towards us? On which side are the symyatbies of the colored people?" and kindred questions. There has been no time within the life of any one now living when strong resolutions of sympathy with Britian would count for as much in our favor as the present moment, no time and nothing that we could do would make so many friends for the race as such action at this time and that will have such a telling effect on the policy of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. this government towards our race in Africa when the war is over and be of such lasting benefit to our race. Surely a nation that gave to the world such leaders of thought as Wilberforce, Clarkson, John Bright and hundreds of others not less devoted to the cause of liberty than they, though less brilliant. A people that will give recognition—just recognition—to merit regardless of color, such as has been and is still being accorded to Collridge Taylor, has our sympathy as against a people whose whole history has been one of robbing and degrading our people, among whom they have lived for so many generations, a government that cannot point to a single Negro lifted up or made better by reason of their contact with them, does not even allow them to hold property, does not recognize any marriage rights among Negroes, has not with all their pretense at Christianity, established a single church or built a single school house for the Negro and will establish slavery the very moment they become independent, which God grant they never may. Every Negro who has visited this country must have found a freedom here to which they were strangers even in the most favored part of America I have visited almost all quarters of the globe and found the British flag flying Australia, New Zealand, Taswania, Ceylon, India, Burmah, Singapore and Hong Kong and never but once in the more than ten years I have lived under the British flag have I found equal rights as a man abridged, and that in a boarding house in London and upon the grounds that the patrons of the house were my fellow country men and would object; still, with all that when they dare not face British sentiment and English law and we were admitted Jealousy of Britain has turned the whole continent of Europe against her, while in America they seem to forget England's sympathy in the struggle with Spain, even as they forgot the services of the Negro soldier whom Governor Roosevelt tried to stigmatize as cowards after they had saved him and his command from annihilation. Let our people all over the country arise as one man and in no uncertain tones give expressions of sympathy for Britain in her struggle. There has been other time so auspicious as the present; no ether time when it would be so highly appreciated, carry so much weight or do us one half the good. Let me urge that resolutions strong and expressive be passed and sent either to the British Ambassador or to Lord Salisbury. May 2, 1900. F. J. LOUDIN, 27 Paterncster Row, London, E. C. THIRD ANNUAL SEASON FOR STEAMER RIVER QUEEN. RIVER QUEEN VETERANS FOR GENERAL MILES. A New York Voter Commends General Miles and Concemns the Bombastic Roosevelt. Who Compelled Soldiers to Fight at the Point of His Popgun. To the Editor:—General Nelson A. Miles, whom you put forward recently as a probable and possible candidate for the Vice Presidency, would if nominated on the ticket with Major Mc Kinley next June, capture the votes of every old veteran of the Civil War, and of every Negro regular and volunteer who served under him in the late war. General Miles' respect for the Negro soldier, his confidence in their capabilities and his admiration of their courage and bravery in battle, have won for him undying respect and confidence of the black men who wear the blue and who gladly followed where he led. The difference between Col. Roosevelt, who is repeatedly declining a nomination which has never been offered him, and Gen. Miles, is that Col. Roosevelt believes that Negro soldiers will only fight at the point of navy revolvers in the hands of their white officers, while Gen. Miles believes that in point of courage, discipline, skill as fighters and staying qualities they differ in no essential from white troops, and are not cowards, but are in many respects superior to white troops. No one will for a single moment harbor the thought that the Negro troops in the Spanish-American War, were not superior in courage and daring in battle to the cowardly 71st New York or that they did not prove themselves superior as tacticians in the fearful charge up San Juan hill when they skilfully prevented the Spaniards from ambushing, and annihilating the overrated and bombastic Rough Riders led by Col. Roosevelt. When the true history of that famous charge will have been written, it will be found that the real and only heroes worthy to be mentioned in that day's fight, are the black soldiers whom Col. Roosevelt boastingly claims he drove into battle at the point of his revolver. General Miles can get the Negro soldier vote and the votes of a great many others of that race if he is nominated for Vice-President. But I am not so sure that the military governor of New York has fastened the black brother to him with hooks of steel. ETHIOP. New York City. THIRD ANNUAL SEASON FOR 1900 THE STEAMER AND NOTLEY HALL FOR I wish to call your attention commodious steamer Runs lights and all modern in just undergone a thrilling cost of $5,000, and is likely spector to carry 1,000 pts. WHICH IS The Notley Hall Index To Run to Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Family Excursion Every Sunday NOTLEY With its Large Dancing Pavilion Improved by an ELECTRIC and other improvements added so as to make No The Best Excursion Res FOR PARTICULI Books are nowopen for Charters. There are always choice dates to be had by applying early. 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 Be hell'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 re-election to the presidency on the 8th of May. For the remainder of the season the following schedule is announced: May 15 - Topic - Lessons From the Life of Dr. J. G. Price. Hon. John C. Dancy. May 22 - Closing Address - Professor Booker F. Washington, Principal Tuskegee (Ala.) Normal and Industrial Institute. 18 YOUR HUSBAND BROTHER, FATHER, or any of your relatives afflicted with the Disease of Drunkenness? We have a sure cure which can be given with or without the knowledge of the patient. Send for particulars, inclosine 2 cent stamp for reply. Address, Dr. W. H. Saunders & Co., Chicago, Ill. a ty _t, ra : ‘aE COLORED AMERTOA? WASHINGTON, D. 0. Bt Z aug’ S } a z AN HOSPITABLE TOWN. The Members of the A. M, E, Conference Pleased With Morgantown as a Con- vention City—Literary and Social Notes. Morgantown, W. Va., Special—This pretty little cellege town was the ecene of much christian activity April 10.h, ijltnand12-h, the occasion being the annual cooference of the Wheeling District of the A. M. E. Church, pre sided over by Rev. C. A. Meee. There wasatime not so far resseved tnat ‘the mind of man runneth not to- the contrary,’’ when a conference of Negro mioistera hardly attracted the respect= ful attention of the people of the eom- munity in which they chaaced to meet, On the contrary sueb a gather ing was frequentiy the subject of humerous reterence in the ne wspspers, the humor (?) usually consisting of covert allasious to chickens, water- pelons, cic, But time has wroughta wonderful change in public sentiment and today the friendly interest of an intelligent communityis attracted by the delibera‘iens of our representative meD, whose chosen life work is the saving of souls and the development of christian eharacter among eur peo- ie, and ie manifested 1n various ways. Tile fact’ was Bever more signally demonstrated than during thia con ference. The attitude of the peep'e of the pre- dominant raee was extremely gratifying and woald materially change the views of the most pessim!stio Afro-American. The first of the sessions was held on ‘Tuesday evening when Mayor Preston, Prof. Hodges of the West Virginia University and Dr. Leach, an eminent divine, delivered splendid addresses of welcome év unmistakably genuine and so cordial that all of the visitors at onge voted Morgantown the most hos- pitable place on earth, Mr. a. Blue also welcemed the visi tore in behalf of the church and colored residents, Appropriate responres were made by Revs. Sampson and Lowery. The real work of the conference began with a busine:s session on Wednesday morning when the roll call was fel- lowed by the anmouncement of com: mittee chairmanships as follows; Dr. D. 8. Bentley, of Wheeling on admission and license; Rev. W. 8. Lowery, of Washington, Pa., on resolutions; Kev. G. 0. Sampson, of Uniontown, Pa., op temperance; Rev. Sandy Christian, of Morgantown on finance. Reports from the various churches of the distriot were than heard and discussed and a report on the finapeial ability of the district wae presented by Mr. Albert Jones, The afternoon session began at 2 o’clock and afier disposing of some routine business the conference prepared for literary treat which consisted of two well written and well read papers on “the moral werth of the people and what they are deing for missions,’”’ by Rev. Lowery; apd “the requirements of the Sabbath sehool,’’ by Kev. J. E. Morris of Clarksburg Both paipres were presented in a most elcquent and interesting manner and gave riee to much disoussion. Dr. Bentley was a belated arrival and was warmly greeted by his co‘labors at this juaeture. Toe Volored Americen’s representa’ tive was also introduced to the con’ ference by Rev. Morris at this session end received a cordial welcome. Upon 8 motion by Rey. Morris he was made an honorary member of the con: ferenca, As a result ofthe discussion evoked by Rev. Merrie’ paper the Pre: siding Elder appointed Kevs. Bentley, Lowry and Mra Rachel White as a committee to present plana for the de’ velopment of Sunday school work in the district. 4 large congregation as- sembled at night to hear a sermon by Rev Sampson of Uniontowa, Pa. He stlected as his theme the “Ohristian Conquerer,” and preached a very elo: OUPEr Ae eA eS a ae youth, but he made a very favorable imprestlc by his scholarly presenta: jon. The committee on Sunday-school work made its report which was heard and adopted and ordered printed for distribution in the district. The com- mittee on admission and license also made a partial report at this session. The conference re-convened at two o’elock when the committee on license finished its report, the most interesting feature of which was ita refererce te tothe mattez of licensing female ap- Plicants. The commit‘ee unequivically reported in favor of such lieenses and the reporé was strongly sustained by Dr Bentley and several others who warmly praised the noble work dene by Mrs. Rachel White who had estab hehed Sunday: schovls for poor children in her vicinity and who had been re- commended for a license by the Uaion- tewn chureh. The committee’s report was finally adopted and Mra. White was the happy recipient of a license, The report of the committee on tem- peraace was also submitted by Rev. Sampsoa, and contained interesting statistics on the liqnor traffic. Thetwo closing papera of the conference were read at this session by Rev. Lowry on the ‘‘Fanction of the Ministry,’’ and Dr. Bentley oa‘‘The Religious Thought and Christian Activity of the Clo-ing Century.’”’ It would require much time and space to do justice to these two papers for both were literary gems of the highest order. Saftice it to eay that they reflected great credit upon their writers and both were highly commended by those fortunate eneugh to have heard them. The afternoon session was brought to a cloge by the report of the committee on resolutions presented by Kev. Lowry. The resolutions eoncluded with the following complimentary reference to The Colored American: ‘‘Resoived, That weextend our endorsement to The Colored Ameriean and to Mr. E. W., Henry,who comes to us as a repre= sentative of the above named paper and his race, and further we will five him our support and sympathy.”’ The closing sermon wss preached at 8 o’clock by Rev. E. R. Bazur of Parkers burg, whe held a large congregation apelibound by bis masterly preseniation ef the scriptures. After tbe conclusion of the service the Rev. McGee called for unfinished business and Rev. Chris tian presented the financiel report which was accepted and the conference adjourned with a benediction by the Presiding Elder. It was beyond adoabt the moat satisfactory conference of the district for absolute harmony prevailed throughthe sessions and what it lacked in nambers it supplied in enthusiasm. It will live long in the memory of Mor gantownites as a grand and glorious gathering. NOTES OF THE CONFERENCE. ‘The conference goes on record as favoring female preachers. Dr. Beutley’s paper is worthy of pub- lication in any of the leading magazines of the country. Rev. McGee made an ideal presiding officer. He is a man of striking appear- ence a3 well as charming pereonality. Rev. Bazur worked harder than any member of the conference excspt Kev Christian and never murmured. He was secretary of the conferenes, Tbe dignified Rev Sampson was al ways thoughtful and fullof hope. He endeared himself to all who heard his soul stirring sermon cn Wednesday night. The graceful Rev, Lowry favored his audiences with many outbursts of elo- quences and his friendly tilt with Dr. Bentley was the epics de resistence’”’ of the oonference. Honors were ea*y. The ladies who undertook the her- Rev. Morris ef Clarksburg, active and energetic frequently injected life into the proceedings by his fondness for debate, His singing of the bymn “The Congo for Jeeus,’’ an original com pesitien was mueh enjeyed and re sulted in a large sale of the song. Dr Bentley was the ‘old man elo- quent” of the conference, and when- ever ho arage to epeak actillncss as of death prevailed, and whenever he spoke he “sald semething.” Golden words ef wisdom were eontinually flowing from bis lips and all of his utterances betrayed the scholar, philosopher aud student. Dr Bentley is also an author ofseme nete and some day will take rank with the best of our writers, The following was incorporated in the resolutions: REso.veD that the warm welcome extended to this conference by the pee ple of Morgantewn and the friendly in terest manifested and the ecurteoue treatment accorded us by the white citizens generally and the Morgantowa Post in particular, bespeaks the good teeling existing between the people of both races bere and sanctions the fatherhood of God and the brotherboed of man, R-I-P-A:N-S = = s The modern stand- Wi ard Family Medi- [-4| - w||cine: Cures tne > common every-day || ills of humanity. 2 TR.oe - | SON FIDENCE A Pertect Pen at a § f Popular Price, and = F the Best Pen at any Fy] Price. Es * Your ehoice of these 2 $3.00 Laughlin .= Fountain Pens, 4 FOR 2 ONLY 7 ees 8 Meer TRY IT A WEEK. Wes If not suited, we buy i Pay it baek and offer you fata $1.10 for it. A profita libeter bie propoeition apy wa) ; eam you figure it. 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The highest chemica authoriiy in the district of Uolumbis after ap analysis just finished of all the afferent beers on the market, gives tbis as his verdict. Don’t be fooled by jealousy, envy, or Beeidioe, or either or all uf which is our opposition, we havethe most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brew masters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be giad to show all, ABE KING, Sec’y and Treas, E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen’i Mgr. ‘The Gem ot the Antilles,’ Everybedy who withes to better their con- dition wil find that Ouba offers the beat op portunities upon:this hemisphere. lf you bave ot less than (#400 tour hundred dolars ano interested, te: for necessary blanks and enelose (80cts.) thirty cents in United States postage stamps, to R. M. R. Nelson 26 C Barraconne St,, Santiago de Cuba, J E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) 11 Congress Street Al bany N, Y.,or E. &. 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WASHINGTON, D. C. ——————_— SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1900. — REFORM IN CIVIL SERVICE METHODS DEMANDED A cupsummatien devoutly to be wished is the repeal or very radical modification of that altitudinous hum: bug, the civil service law. It is vis ionary, impracticable, expensive and cumbersome. Experience has demon: strated that it is impossible of honest enforcement, end it is seldom spoken of save in terms of derision and eon: tempt. A patent medicine that fails to accomplish the cures promised by its manufacturer is soon characterized as atraud. Why should the civil service escape like consequences when it does not remedy a single one of the many evils that its promoters des‘gned it to reform. To be specific, the men now in the service are not any better equipped, either in morals or intelli: gence, than thise who came in under the old system. The law does not pro- tect an employee from summary dis: missal; neither does it prevent favor- itiem trom entering into the matter of appointments and promotion. It does, however, keep out of the service num: bers of persons of strong executive capacity and especial equipment for official work, but who are not fresh trom their text-books and cannot an: ewer a lot of academic questions, for- eign to the duties expected of them. The law fails to equalize salaries for the same grade ot work, as a trip through the departments will show men and wemen rated all the way from $600 to $1,000 and $1,200, per- forming identically the same duties. We believe in the merit system, but feel convinced that the ends of honesty and sincerity can best be subserved by reducing the temptation toward cant and hypocrisy created by the exactions nominally in forze at this time. Exam: inations are alright, to guarantee com- petency ix positions calling for expert knowledge along technical lines; but for nine‘tenths of the places under the government the only essentials are average intelligence, ability to read manuscript quickly and to write a legible hand. A simple practical test ot twenty minutes would secure as effi’ cient a clerk as would a fussy elabera- tion of “isms” and “ologies,” eovering an entire day. The Colored American has no pa- tience with this tarcial exaggeration of “red tape,” and thinks the best move- ment forward would be to return to the system by which merit can be de termined by the readiest methods and official selections be made upon the judgment of the appeinting power or through the recommendation of reliable authérities. The party that takes a bold stand for a sweeping change in the civil ser- vice law, and to wipe out artificial distinctions between the classes and the masses in the distribuion of the patron- age, will pick upa million votes this fallin the states where they will do the most good. Let us have a new deal. | 1900 gives every promise of being a great year, If anybody has another vice.presi- dential entry trot him out while the tree tor-all rule is in order, THE TREND OF CHURCHIANITY. The trend of this year’s General Conferences of the Methodist and other of the more rigid denominations has been toward revision of the Church discipline on more liberal lines. Prom: inent divines of the modern school of thought are of the opinion that it is only a question of time when the edict against theatre-going, card-playing end possibly dancing will be repealed. They well say that in an age ot inven: tion, development and progress, when everything in the realm of literature, art, ecience and popular customs is moving forward, it is absurd to think the Church can stand stiJ], and main- tain its hold upon the world. It need not make any concession te the wrong, nor lower its tone, but it can throw about innocent amusements certain safeguards and elevating influences that will enable Christians to find di- version and relaxation, without detri- ‘ment to their moral health. Properly environed and participated ia with judicious discrimination, we see no par ticular reason why church members may not take advantage of the educa- tive influence of the drama, the mental training produced by a scientific oer of Hoyle, or the physical exhilaration of the waltz. There is an equal possi- | bility of harm in many other things not tabooed by the Church, and it) might be well for it to seek to control these amusements on high principles than to keep away from ecclesiastical reach many persons who are too con: scientious to promise to refrain trom that which they cannot regard as out of the pale of Christianity. Half of the “blue laws” of the Methodist, Bap- tist and Presbyterian churches, bearing upon theze three customs are a dead letter in populous communities, any | way, and it would not surprise us to} see them replaced by regulations more | in keeping with the spirit of these newer times. It is said that the subject of revision of the discipline in this re- gard, will provoke a lively discussion at both the Columbus and the Wash- ington Conferences of the two great branches of Negro Methodism, _ We ask the esteemed Washington Post if suffrage would bea menace to our schools and other precious institu: tions. why isn’t the same thing true of prosperous Chicago, New York or Bal: timore? Would you govern them by the commissioner plan, and deny the people the opportunity to register thetr will at the ballot-box. “FAINT HEART NE’ER WON FAIR LADY.”” An exchange calls attention to a serious drawback that many ot our really able young men have. They are too easy to despond, and conclude they cannot succeed in business unless they can equal their contemporaries at once. Many of the leading establishments of this country began business on a very small capital, but they gradually in- creased and extended their borders until they control in many instances millions of dollars. There is encouragement in this idea that a business need not be mammoth in proportions at the start in order to offer a hope of success. It must nat: urally begin small and develop ac: cording to circumstances and _ the capacity ef the management. Far bet: ter run a peanut stand, sell coal by the bushel, or operate a second-hand clothing store, than forever be the de spised menial or a political mendicant. A dozen successful merchants are worth more to the Negro race in the financial currents of the n&tion than a hundred petty office-holders. We want plenty of both but we must now turn our forces toward. strengthening tha points where we are weakest. This is business and in the skilled industries each are prime essentials, and are mutually dependent factors. Young men, save some of your earnings, how ever smal] they be, and start an enter: prise, Help sustain the industrial idea, and you will not want for a constitu: ency, No community should tolerate such a monstrosity as an immoral minister, If purity, honor or decency is to be found anywhere, it ought to exist in the pulpit. The Southern Democracy disfran: chises the Negro, runs jim-craw care on the railroads, taxes them without giving them representation, lynches those whom it chooses to accuse, with- out the formality of a trial, and yet holds up its hands in holy horror be: cause they fear the Rerublizans are going to “‘oppress” the natives of Por- to Rico.—Ex. as THE NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION. Our citiizens have begun in earnest the work of developing sentiment for and against a number of their fellows who wish to serve upon the forthcom. ing Board of Education. It is fair to presume that the Negro will be given two out of the seven members. The availability of many of Washington’s most useful and capable men and wo- men is being discussed, and the Presi: dent will have no dearth of excellent material from which to make his gelec: tions. This 1s a matter, however, in which reckless haste should be avoided Calm deliberation should characterize ourevery step, and care should be taken to minimize our opportunities for making mistakes at the outset of a new and perhaps experimental system of management, The Colored Ameri: can has no particular candidate, but we don’t want any man or woman ap: pointed solely because of politica] “pull,” identification with a ring, or for social considerations. We want as members of this Board, only persons of the broadest public spirit, of integ- rity beyond reproach and of sufficient means to relieve them from seeking the office for its financial returns and to keep them from the temptation: of job- bery in the matter of appointments. Let the ground be gone over, afd in a spirit free from personal prejudice, let us rally around the very best men that can be induced to take held of this all important mission, | =e WASHINGTOR’S POPULACE CAN BE Toners. The opposition of The Washington Post to electing the proposed Board of of Education by the popular vote is queerly put, to say the least. Our newsy morning contemporary declares in effect, that the really Tepresentatiye people would not be chosen, were the citizens to be permitted to choose. Why, bless your soul, isn’t the very foundation of this government built upon the rock of popular Sovereignty, and isn’t it our boast that every man shall have a say as to who shal| make and administer the laws? It the people of Washington haven’t sense enough to go to a ballot box, or several them, and pick out a set of trustees ty oversee the education of their children, who on earjh can do it better than they? Stuff! To say that the suppression suffrage here is a safeguard is to argue against the policy which is in vogue ig Boston, New York, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis and all the magic centers yf commerce and industry, which hare brought untold thrift, culture and hap- piness. The Post may be able to hay its way, but The Post is wrong. The people of Washington can be trusted— even if many are poor and many are black. Hoffman’s Big Musical Festival. “We will s00u wave to go up {nthe alt for our pleasure, and that is whr it 1s proposed to erect in this citys Music Hall and Roof Garden,” such Was the s'a'ement made by band lead er Hoffman to an American reporter this week. Our people are denied ad- mission to mest of the pleasure grounds at the many enburban plaocs here. By atvendiag the Big Mus‘oal Feastinl scheduled for the Academy of Music Fiiday evening, June 8 next, the way can be paved and in another season ont topes may be realized. Musica! circles are deep'y interested in the forthcom: ing Second Annual Musical Festival, The program embraces the following; Part {—8ymp! ony Orchestra, 95 plec's in gracdorchestralnumbers. Pert lI- The Wasbing on Permanent Oborus tendetiog @ouned’s “Gallia.” The @slant ‘rroubsdor, cone'uding withs medley “30 Minutes Around the Oyora.” Four soloists of nete; 1 s>prano, | tenor a viclin ’cel 0, and cornetist appear at most approprate inteivals, Part III— Ficale, The appearanos of Hoffman's Ooncert Band of forty mueicians cel? brating their first anniversary {0 & brilliantand popular program including the latest selections of Victor merbett end Sousa, The Festival is to be given under the patronage of the most prominent men of the race in Wesb- ington, Probable Changes at Bethel Among those under consideration fot the presidency ot Bethel Literary and Historical Association are Prof, Kelly Miller, E. H. Hunter, A F. Hilyer, W. J. Joiner and Mre, Coralie Frankia Cook. Miss Mary Beckett may succeed Mies Laura K. Joiner as recording #€¢ retary, and Mr. W, T. Menard is men" tioned as successor to Mr. R. W: Thompson, correspondiag secretary: Both secretaries Lave served three or four terms. Professor Richards hse set such a high standard as pres!” dent that it will be difficult to find * new head, possessing both his capacity, willingness and opportunities. Assistant Librarian Daniel Murray, one of our most cultured and public spirited citizens, is making a gallaot and sucoesstul defense of the Negro * a factor in the arena of literature. THE ZION CONFERENCE. The Second Strongest Afro-American Church Organization holds its Quadrennial Conference at the Nation's Capital-A New Bishop Elected- Statistics Showing the Aamount of Property Owned, the Membership and Facts Covering Every Department of Work-Sketches of the Bishop. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Conference has been in session in this city nearly three weeks today. It has accomplished great good and it has shown the people not only of this community but of the world its strength, its power, and its influence as a powerful and great church organization. The daily sessions from the very beginning have been noted for the harmony, for the great amount of work done, and for the amount of information imparted to the 300 delegates present. One new bishop was elected and the selection has been voted a good one, since he hails from Alabama, one of the pillar States of the Zion. To give a full report of the many very excellent reports made by Prof. Howard S. Day, Secretary, and many others, would consume too much space. Briefly, the work is as follows: There were 2,902 ordained ministers, an increase for the quadrennium of 429; the number of churches, 3,841, an increase of 229; number of members, 528,461, an increase of 119,020. The church property is valued at $4,865,372, on which there is an indebtedness of $758,462; raised in preachers' salaries, $3,177,000. The current expenses of the denomination have been $614,800; for church indebtedness, $3,763,996. There have been sixty deaths in the ranks of the ministers since 1896. A vote of thanks was tendered the secretary. BISHOP J. W. HOOD. Bishop J. W. Hood, D. D., LL. D. was born in Kennet Township, Chester County, Pa., May 30, 1831; was licensed to preach in 1856; received into the annual conference June, 1859; ordained deacon, 1860; ordained elder June, 1862; ordained Bishop July 3, 1872. His first appointment in the itinerant work was as missionary to the Kentville Mission in Nova Scotia. Four years later he was appointed to the pastoral charge of the church at Bridgeport, Conn. After serving that church for six months he was appointed as missionary to the freedmen at Newberne, N. C. During his first year he received a church at Newberne and one at Beaufort, two circuits, numbering in all about 3,000 members. The following year he organized in Wilmington and licensed preachers who organized churches in all of that part of the State. He also organized in Kinston and sent out men to organize in all the surrounding counties. He went to Edenton and Elizabeth City and licensed the men who extended the work into Virginia and formed the Virginia conference. At the end of the second year he had quite 7,000 in the eastern part of the State, and had extended the work as far west as Charlotte. At the end of the third year Zion occupied nearly every section of the State. Besides his missionary work for the three years he had also the pastoral charge of the church at Newberne, to which he added more than 500 by conversion, besides organizing other churches in the immediate vicinity. In 1867 he was appointed to the pastoral charge of the church at Fayetteville, presiding elder over four counties and superintendent of missions for the State. During his two years at Fayetteville there were 500 conversions besides a large number at the quarterly meetings on his district. In 1869 he took charge at Charlotte, holding at the same time the position of assistant superintendent of the public institution, as well as superintendent of missions. In 1870 he was ordained Bishop and has had the oversight of conferences in nearly every section of the country. His improvement of the work to which he has been assigned has never fallen below fifty per cent. in a grand reunion, and has reached as high as 500 per cent. BISHOP T. H. LOMAX. Bishop Lomax was born in 1836 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He is the son of Enoch Lomax, and grandson of William Lomax, who came to America with General La- Fayette from the French Colony in Africa. His grandfather joined the Revolutionary war under Gen. George Washington and General LaFayette, and fought valiantly to the close of the war to secure the independence of America. Bishop Lomax joined the M. E. Church, South, in 1848; was converted in 1849 in Fayetteville, N. C., and was made a class leader in 1850. He being a brick mason, with the assistance of others, built at Fayetteville the first brick church in the South for the A. M. E. Zion Connection now known as Metropolitan Evans Chapel, and he says he hired and paid Bishop J. W. Hood to pastor it. He was licensed to preach in 1867 by Bishop Hood; was ordained a deacon by Bishop J. J. Clinton, and an elder by Bishop J. J. Moore. As a founder and builder of churches and annual conferences he ranks next to our great missionary hero Bishop J. W. Hood. While a pastor Bishop Lomax built churches at Whitesville, Flemington, Swamp and Christian Plains, re-organized at Shady Grove, Brown's Chapel, Goose Creek, and Laurinburg, organized five churches in Malboro district, S. C., and organized Little Rock Church in Charlotte. He served Clinton Chapel three years and added nearly 1,000 members to it. Because of his marvelous work for his denomination he was elected to the bishopric by the general conference which met at Louisville, Ky., in 1876. He was sent to a missionary field and organized the Michigan and Canada Conference; ordained 29 deacons and elders at this conference, brought in 28 churches valued at $15,000, and had the conference chartered in the name of the Queen of England. He organized the Texas Conference in which he ordained 18 deacons and elders and brought to Zion $18,000 worth of property. BISHOP CHARLES CALVIN PETTEY. Bishop Charles Calvin Pettey, A. M., D. D., was born in Wilkes County, N. C., December 3, 1849; was a slave till 16 years of age. Commenced the study of letters after 16; worked on a farm and taught school till 22; entered Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C., 1872, joined the conference the same year, ordained a deacon in 1873, graduated from the college department of that institution in 1878 and at once became a principal of the city schools of Charlotte. The following year he organized the Pettey High School at Lancaster, S. C., where he preached and taught for three years. He was a member of the general conference which met in Montgomery, Ala., in 1880, and was elected recording secretary of same. In 1881 he was transferred to the Alabama conference, where he remained in charge of the Zion Church there for three years, after which he spent two years in Tennessee pastoring at Chattanooga and Knoxville. In 1885 he was transferred to California. He was pastor at San Francisco two years, and at the same time presiding elder of the coast. He was elected general secretary of the church at New York in 1884, and Bishop at general conference at Newburn, 1888. Bishop Pettey is one of the strongest men in his church, of fine appearance, a great preacher, and an independent thinker. He has traveled extensively, and preached and lectured in the principle churches and halls of England and Ireland. BISHOP J. C. CLINTON. Bishop I. C. Clinton, D. D., was born in Lancaster County, S. C., May 22, 1835. Received only such education as was given through the kindness of his master, but by great diligence and perseverance has become very well informed. He was a pioneer in the establishment of the A. M. E. Zion Church in South Carolina and has been one of its foremost ministers for nearly thirty-five years. He was appointed treasurer of Lancaster County under both Democratic and Republican administrations, and did the work so well that General Wade Hampton complimented him. He has filled the offices of Annual Conference Steward, and was elected and consecrated Bishop in 1892. In 1866 he organized the Mount Carmel Church about eight miles from Lancaster, S. C., at which place he established a public school. When Bishop J. J. Clinton went to South Carolina to organize a conference he found the then preacher, I. C. Clinton, ready to take hold of the work. The then Bishop Clinton said he regarded Isam as one of the strongest and most powerful men he had met in the South. He received holy orders at that time and entered upon his great missionary work. He was made a presiding elder in 1862, and continued in that office until he was elected to the Bishopric. He is self-educated, but like many of the graduates of the university of adversity, his education is broad and of that practical kind. As a pulpit orator he has full equals. His head is a large storehouse of Scriptural knowledge and as an organizer, as a leader, and as a worker in Zion he is a power indeed. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. Bishop Alexander Walters, D. D., was born at Bardstown, Ky., in the year 1858. At 12 years of age he joined the church. He was licensed to preach May, 1877, and joined the Kentucky Annual Conference September, 1878. Ordained deacon at St. Louis in 1879. In 1882 was elected secretary of his conference and treasurer of Zion's Banner. After successfully pastoring several large churches in Louisville, San Francisco, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, he was transferred to the New York Conference in 1888, where he pastored for four years, adding nearly 700 members to the church during that time, and raising over $32,000. In 1889 he was appointed to represent the A. M. E. Zion Church and the Sunday School Union at the World's Sunday School Convention in London, England, where he preached in some of the wealthiest churches and reflected great credit upon his church and race. While abroad he visited the principal countries and the Holy Land. In April, 1891, the degree of D. D. was conferred upon him by Livingston College. At the General Conference in Pittsburg, 1892 he was elected Bishop by a large majority. In 1895 he was made a trustee of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. In 1898, at Rochester, N. Y., he was unanimously elected President of the National Afro-American Council, of which he is the founder. He is an enthusiastic lover of his church and race. BISHOP G. W. CLINTON. Bishop George W. Clinton, A. M., D. D., was born in Lancaster County, S. C., March 28, 1859. He entered the public schools at the age of seven and attended private schools until the age of fifteen, when he entered the South Carolina University, and graduating afterwards from Brainard Seminary. Studied theology one year at Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C. He also completed the four years' course of the world-wide Chautaqua Scientific Literary Circle, founded by Bishop John H. Vincent. He served appointments in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina; founded the Quarterly Review, which he edited for two years. While serving as pastor at Pittsburg, in 1892, he was elected editor of the Star of Zion, the organ of the A. M. E. Zion Church, which he edited for four years. He also suggested the plan of establishing the publishing house and removed the Star of Zion to this house, where he acted as assistant editor and publisher of Sunday school literature with the late Dr. R. R. Morris. He was elected Bishop at Mobile, Ala., in 1896, receiving the highest number of votes ever cast for any candidate up to that time. Has served up that time. He was chosen one of the lecturers for the Bible training school of the Tuskegee Institute, presided over by Principal Booker T. Washington, and served six years. Bishop G. W. Clinton is the youngest bishop in America and is regarded as one of the best educated men of his church and one of the most polished orators of his race. He has been a member of four general conferences, the Ecumenical Conference which assembled in this city in 1891, and is a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference which meets in England in 1901. He received his A. M. from Livingston College, and his D. D. degree from Wilberforce University. Bishop Clinton now has a book ready for the press which is scheduled to appear during the coming winter. BISHOP J. B. SMALL. D. D. This sketch because of its brevity shall very inadequately tell of the life USV Rough Rider Sergeant Buck Taylor. Sergeant Buck Taylor, one of the famous Rough Riders, is a personal friend of Governor Roosevelt, of New York. He accompanied Governor Roosevelt on his great stumping tour through upper New York state. He was promoted through gallantry in the field during the late war. The Sergeant has the following to say of Pe-ru-na: "I think there is no better medicine on earth than Pe-ru-na, for catarrh. It has cured me. It would take a volume to tell you all the good it has done me. Pe-ru-na is the best catarrh cure on earth, and I know, for I have tried nearly all of them. Respectfully, Buck F. Taylor. Send for book of testimonials, sent free by The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co. Columbus, O. of that great linguist, profound theologian, and noted author, Bishop John Bryan Small, A. M., D. D., who was born March 14, 1853, in St. Joseph's Parish, Barbados, British West Indies. He can trace his ancestry back to 1720 by authenticated record. After careful home instruction from his half sister, he became a pupil of Mr. J. W. Hewett. Entering St. John Lodge upon the recommendation of Bishop Berry of the Established Church of England, he completed its course in four years, and graduated at the head of his class of fifty-six (white and colored) young men, delivering the valedictory. He afterwards performed similar service when four years later he was honor man at the commencement of Codrington College on the island of his birth. In 1862 at his own request his father sent him on an extended tour. Upon this tour he went to the West Coast of Africa, and during his three years' residence he learned to speak the Fanti language. Visiting Sierra Leone, Cape Coast, Elmeno, Gambia, etc., he was able to learn enough of the various dialects of Western Africa to make himself understood and to learn from native lips the needs and ambitions of Africa. After returning from Africa he held a high clerkship in the government at Belize, British Honduras. Notwithstanding that he had been educated for the ministry of the Episcopal Church, upon being converted he joined the Wesley Methodist Church and entered its ministry. In his election as Bishop, Zion Church elevated to the highest place in the church a man of profound learning, deep and superb judgment, firm, just, and merciful. With becoming dignity and modesty he exercises the functions of his office. Bishop Small is an author of wide repute; his four volumes, viz.: "Practical and Exegetical Pulpiteer," "Code On Discipline," "The Human Heart Illustrated," and "Predestination—Its Scriptural Import," being highly spoken of by excellent judges of good literature. BISHOP C. R. HARRIS, D. D. Bishop C. R. Harris, D. D., was born in Fayetteville, N. C., August 25, 1844. In 1850 his family moved to Ohio, where he was educated in the public schools of the State. Leaving (Continued on 12th page.) ```markdown ``` JOHN BROWN'S BIRTHDAY. Celebrated by Colored Citizens in Connection With the Signing of the Elsberg Bill. In accordance with the call of Bishop Alexander Walters of the National Afro-American Council, the colored citizens of Albany gathered at the Hamilton Street A. M. E. church last night to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Brown and to express their approval of the passage of [Name] REV. JAMES M. BODDY. the Elsberg school bill, which makes discrimination against colored children impossible. The meeting was well attended and the enthusiasm was unbounded The meeting was called to order by William H. Johnson, who in a few well chosen words explained its purposes. He said; "John Brown was not a fanatic as many would have us think. He was for humanity and did more for the colored race than any other man." After inviting to the platform Sergeant Garry Jefferson of the Thirty-first Colored Regiment, Sergeant Albert Qualls of the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth New York Volunteers, John E Bruce, Brother Kelly of Troy and the Rev. C. M Gibbons, he read letters of regret from Governor Roesevelt, Mayor Blessing, Speaker Nixon, Congressman Glynn, E. E. Cooper, editor of The Colored American; William Barnes Jr., Jacob A. Cantor, Bishop Alexander Walters, Senator Horace White, Booker T. Washington and District Attorney Dyer. Recorder Lymian H. Bevans rwas then introduced as permanent chairman and the program opened with an address, "The Growth of Public Conscience," by the Rev. James M. Beddy of Troy, an elocquent young minister. He was followed by John A. Howe Jr., who recited Ingersoll's "Address to the Survivors of the Army of the Potomac." Leo H. Graham recited and Mrs. L. J. Mann of Troy sang a solo, after which the choir and audience sang "John Brown's Body." Addresses were made by a number of prominent men present, among whom was John T. McDonough, secretary of state. Mrs. Elizabeth Cisco of Long Island, to whom is due great credit for her work on the Elsberg bill, was introduced. Mrs. Cisco received an ovation and at the invitation of Mr. Johnson held a reception. A resolution was adopted thanking and commending "Senator N. A. Elsberg, who regardless of determined opposition and unfair criticism, stood by it until his efforts were crowned with success." Governor Roosevelt to whom all honor is due, "A man worthy of the highest commendation, a good citizen, soldier statesman, one whose grand achievements on the field of battle and in diplomacy, whose fairness, justness and feaillessness as an executive place us under an imperishable obligation." Thanks were extended to the legislators who supported the bill and to Mrs. Elizabeth Cisco. 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Morris is a forceful speaker and held the large audience from first to last. The speaker contended that the white people of the South do not oppose colored men engaging in business, often giving them valuable assistance. It is the political and social relations which they oppose. The present conditions which prevail in the South, he said, are beneficial in that they have forced the colored people together as nothing else could do. The South is opening up large opportunities for bringing together Northern Captain and the Southern Negro. The factories and mills now being operated in the South call for large increase of employment of colored labor at living wages. The speaker contrasted the large number of colored people in business in the South with the comparatively few thus occupied in the North. The matter of education was also spoken of. The speaker said he was heartily in favor of industrial education, but not as the exclusive education. He believed in the higher education as well. Miss Georgia Savoy rendered an instrumental solo with much skill and effect. Dr. Charles A. Johnson, of Canada editor of the "British Lion," made a few remarks, commending the Lyceum on its high position in the affairs of the Nation. The committee on the echoi question made its report through its chairman, Pref. N. E. Weatherless, who, in an address, spoke of his reception by the Senate subcommittee having the matter in charge. Prof. Weatherless states that the credit for the action of the committee in recommending the increase on the Board of Education and other changes from the original bill, is due largely to the effective work of the Second Baptist Lyceum. Senator T. T. Allain of Illinois made a few interesting remarks touching the work of the Lyceum and the committee. Congressman George H. White was unanimously requested to say something before the Lyceum Mr. White made the observation, where we differed in matters' political and religious, we should unite on all things of interest to our race. He was given a tremendous ovation, as is always the case when Congressman White honors a Washington audience with his pres A GOOD SHOWING. The Review of Work for a Season—Notes of the Faculty. Howard University ends the year with the following general summary which we take from the new catalogue: Theological Department 56, Medical Department 193, Nurses' Training School 82, Law Department 77, Department of Pedagogy 130, College Department 86, Preparatory Department 145, English Department 141, Department of Agriculture 7, Music Department 201, Grand total 1018 Deduct Departments of Music and Agriculture 208. Total 810. The students are from the following states, territories, foreign lands: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Africa, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Bermuda, Bulgaria, Burmah, Canada, Corea, England, Hungary, South America and West Indies. This is an advance of more than one hundred during the current twelve months. Every department has been well manned, the work has been well done, general health has prevailed, no serious cases of discipline has occurred. The new Professor Hay has taken hold with enthusiasm. Mr. G. W. Cook has given admirable instruction in elocation. Prof. Moore has imparted to the Pedagogic Department a successful initial impulse, the great professional departments have been full and have graduated large classes. Congress has been generous and kind, the Honorable Secretary of the Interior and the Honorable Commissioners of the District have shown a helpful interest. The Colored American is glad of the record. The coming year we shall carry a permanent advertisement of the university. MERE MENTION. Rev. Walter Brooks now lives at 1419 Corcoran street, northwest. Mrs. O. M. Barker of 1505 P street, left last Tuesday morning for Atlantic City, N. J, where she will spend the summer. Make up a party of congenial friends and secure a box at the opera at the Academy of Music, June 1. You can't afford to miss it. The sale of seats for the opera is yet on at Henry White's music store 1331 G street, n. w. Go at once before the house is sold out. Mrs. F. L. Cardozo and Miss Blanche Margareth are spending a few weeks at Atlantic City with the former's mother. Marcas Guillame, the Moorish baseo, is specially fitted for the Pirate King. He will be heard to great advantage June 1, in the opera "Pirates of Penzance." The city is alive with news of the opera, June 1. The latest report is that more than half the house is sold already. Get your seats at once, 50, 75 and $1 00. Mr. W. H. Winfrey of Newport News, Va., has been spending several days in the city as the guest of Mr. Joshua Anderson, one of the proprietors of the McKinley House. The chorus work in the opera "Pirates of Penzance" is magnificent. Director Lewis says, "that the work will be a revelation." June 1, is the date and the Academy of Music the place. There are six specially engaged soloists in the opera "Pirates of Penzance" who will vie with each other for supremacy and the good will of the audience. Get your seats now for the opera June 1. With the prices that prevail for the opera, the impression is made that if you can't afford to go now, you are hardly worthy of being sized up as "being in it." By all means go. June 1 is the date. Mr. Walter Franklin, the new tenor from Cincinnati, made a most pleasing impression upon the critical audience that usually assembles at University Park Temple. When the new school law is passed, the friends of Mr. J. W. F. Smith the popular secretary to the superintendent, are determined that he shall be one of the three clerks provided for by the measure. The members of the Metropolitan Baptist church at the request of Mrs. F. L. Winslow and Miss H. F. McWill have contributed an excellent sum with which to purchase a handsome roller-top oak desk for Mr. John H. Johnson, who is one of the young graduates in medicine from Howard last week. Prince Hall Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will give its second annual reception at Odd Fellows' Hall, Friday, May 25th: Those who attended the Calico Reception last May at Grand Army Hall should keep the above date in mind. Mrs. A. M. Johnson, Past Matron of Prince Hall Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, was the recipient of a handsome jeweled ring, presented by the Chapter at its last regular meeting. Mrs. Helen A. Jackson made the presentation address. At a meeting of the medical professors of Howard University, Dr. Reyburn was made Dean of the Medical Department in place of Dr. Hood deceased, Dr. Purvis graciously declining the honor. The meeting was entirely harmonious. Secretary Shadd was re-elected. Mrs. Annie M. Johnson, of No. 1737 K street, n. w., was "at home" to the ladies of Prince Hall Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, last Monday evening. The ladies sat down to an elaborate menu at 10 o'clock and handsomely served by Messrs. Samuel B. Jackson, A. Lincoln Brown, Robert T. Douglass and Dr. J. H. McDuffee, members of Prince Hall Lodge. The ladies of the northwest have organized a five dollar skirt system offer which is the system used by Mrs. Livingston of New York, who is the inventor and patentee of the French Dress Cutting Machine. Headquarters have been opened up in this city and Mrs. L. R. Clarke of 1519 P street has been given supervision of the work. Lessons day and evening. Arrangements can be made for evening lessons during the day. Call and examine the system and receive first instructions free. Mrs. Marie S. Foster, of Cambridge, Mass., who has been visiting our city for a few days the guest of Mrs. Chas. Harris of Chase street, has left for Philadelphia. She was accompanied by Miss Nellie George, of Washington, D. C., who is the guest of Miss Bertha Jenifer of North Carey street, and will remain a few days longer. While here they were the recipients of much attention. Both being social favorites. Mr. Edward Matthews' host of friends have been crowding into the Philadelphia House this week, quizzing him about a certain matrimonial rumor that has been floating up and down the Avenue. "Ed" blushingly denies the allegation, but it is noticed that he is getting a quicker "hustle on him," and that his bank account is growing —both of which may be significant of impending new responsibilities. At the recent commencement of the Hamilton (Ohio) High School, one of the three speakers selected was a colored youth, Thomas Howard, son of Mr. Thomas A. Howard of the Internal Revenue Bureau. The daily papers thus speaks of the selection: "The action of the committee in selecting and the class (Senior) in approving the the name of Thomas Howard (colored) as one of the speakers, was most commendable. This action clearly showed that the selection of speakers was entirely impartial, merit being the only requisite." AMPHION GLEE CLUB. The Amphion Glee Club is an hon or to the people of Washington. Prof. J. Henry Lewis is unquestionably one of the nation's ablest musical directors, and he has put a great deal of time, energy and talent into the work of training this organization, until it is almost "letter perfect." both in tone and expression of "motif." The Amphions are especially happy in the selection of their songs, and they never fail to please, whether the theme be grave or gay. The Amphions made a pronounced hit last Sunday week at the Second Baptist Lyceum in the presence of nearly 1,000 persons. To the good thinking people of Wash ington, if you are thinking of given a party don't forget to consult the Delmo Keenca. Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church of Atlanta, Ga., has accepted the invitation to preach the Annual Commencement Sermon at the Tuskegee Normal and Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., Sunday, May 27th. Dr. I. B. Scott, Editor, The Southwestern Christian Advocate has also consented to deliver the Annual Commencement Address at the same institution, Thursday, May 31st The grave and lot of Mrs. Henry Forrest who died four years ago were beautifully decorated last Monday by her husband General Forrest. He is known by his many friends for his generous traits and his broad charity. The Delmo Koenge cafe is the finest this side of New York City. 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. 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Mrs. Cook's topic was "The Outlook of the Colored Race" and the depth of thought, wide observation and earnest reflection which characterized the address, supplemented by an easy, graceful delivery, amply demonstrated that the committee had chosen wisely in assigning this discussion to the erudite president of the Colored Women's League. After a sparkling introduction, depicting the rapidity with which history has been made in the century just closing—its remarkable inventions, political changes, the essayist pertinently asked: "With the Europeans striving for Africa and the United States taking in Hawaii, Cuba, Porta Rice and the Philippines, who shall what is to be the future of the dark-skinned races of manking?" Mrs. Cook briefly described the high grade of work that the women of the race were doing in the several sections of the country, showing their marvelous progress and development and then dwelt with particularity upon the efforts that were being put forth by her own organization here in the District of Columbia. The central idea was "Helpfulness." The Women's League was formed eight years ago, and she said was the first society of its kind organized in Washington. It was founded in the apparent necessity for concert of action among those who were endeavoring in diverse ways to uplift humanity. Its specific and avowed purpose was cooperation with colored women everywhere. It grew to be national in scope, and became a part of the National Council of Women, being represented in the triennial conclave in this city in 1895. Subsequently the League was federated into another combine, and lost its identity as a national body. It has grown steadily, however, locally, both in numbers and influence, and the area of work covered by it has steadily widened. The most expensive undertaking of the League is the Day Nursery, where poor mothers may leave their infants during the day while they are at work. It has been in existence a little more than a year, and the funds for its support have been raised through entertainments, private donations and miscellaneous collections. Finding that the duties of management was too severe a strain upon the energies of our permanent committee, a new system was put into operation just after the last annual meeting. The membership was divided into twelve committees, one for each month, each committee to bear the expenses, and to take charge of the nursery for that time, a new general committee taking up the work each succeeding year. The, step though experimental, has proven very satisfactory. The March committee held "an exhibit of the work of colored women in the District of Columbia," and its success exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine. Two hundred exhibitors were represented, and more than three hundred separate exhibits were in the collection. The visitors numbered about seven hundred, and the receipts aggregate $92,000—more than necessary to meet the bills for the current month. Besides a healthful stimulus was given to many who had just taken up the cause, and needed inspiration. Mrs. Cook, further eulogizing the the value of helpfulness to the march of civilization, pointed out that while organized effort is essential to the success of a great movement yet the practical relief of the individual unit of mankind must come from the interested and sympathetic individual. Abstract theories make sentiment, and concerted action benefit the man in a THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. generic way, yet experience has taught her that full duty performed by each individual in his own capacity is the key to true helpfulness. This, she argued, taught us the tender relationship which bound the highest to the humblest creature, and led us to a realizing sense of our personal responsibility. She read a clipping from the Philadelphia Press, reciting how the white students of the high school at Carlisle, Pa., had refused to participate in the graduating exercises because of the presence of three colored pupils, whose right to take part had been sustained by the educational board. She regretted that such circumstances should exist and plead with the women present to consider how bruised were the feelings of a child ostracised by its playmates, and then to estimate how bitter must be the reflections of a race to whom ostracism is dealt out as a life's portion. She urged mothers to more deeply implant in their offspring the true spirit of Christianity, instead of the mere outward form of religion. This done, the Carlisle episode could not be repeated anywhere on this continent. She trusted that from the efforts of the women of this community all might imbibe the sweet impulse and carry into practical daily life the text of the society. "I inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me." Mrs. Cook was roundly applauded many times during her discourse and at the close was given a veritable ovation and heartily congratulated. A SILVER WEDDING. Editor. Robinson and Wife Remembered Substantially by Their Many Friends at the Anniversary Nuptial. I buy all my cream and water ices from the popular Delmo Koonce Cafe 25c. SAMPLE BOTTLE 10c. FOR NEED A MARVELOUS DISCO In Medical Science, Wonderful, Yet True. 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Geo. W. Wise Furnishing Undertaker PRACTICAL EMBALMER 2000 M street, Geergetown, D. C. Telephone call. 108-28. ```markdown ``` ee ~ "THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. ee te SG en SO as oa PROGRESS OF THE RACE- Register Lyons Peints Out What We Have Gained in Educational ana Wealth—Ef- fectively Contradiets Charles Dudley Warner's Mistaken Estimate. (Evening Star, May 10.) In the course of his address yesier- day Mr. Judson W. Lyon, register of the treasury, sald 3,089,170 of the col- ored people are engaged in gainful pur- suits, and only 33,994 are in the pro- fessions, ‘The professional class in- cludes 12,159 clergymen and 15,008 teachers, leaving just a little over 6,000 following other callings listed as pro- fessions. In the matter of education he show- ed that the colored people had made marvelous progress to which there Ls no paraliel in the annals of time. He asserted that when Governor Merriam foots up his returns this year it will be discovered that 58 per cent. of the colored people can read and write, whereas thirty-five years ago not three per cent. could do so, He said that colored men seek education on all lines because it is the American custom, and net to do it would argue one not a good American. He well knew, he said, that the lot of nine-tenths of the people would be labor that produces sweat of the brow. He said if more colored men are con- victed of crime in proportion than others it must be remembered that, be- ing of the proscribed race, it is just possible—indeed probable—that the same equal and exact justice may not be deliberately measured out to them as to others. It is unfortunate for the colored man in the north, he argued, that he can not readily and easily con- nect himself with the labor organiza- tions. This being true, perhaps, in pro- portion, more of them are out of em- ployment than would otherwise be, and as there are laws against vagrancy they may be convicied fer not working mvhen they can’t get work, and so for this offense the statistics of crime would be swelled against them, One of the chief difficulties in the South, he said, is due to the uncer- tainty of the law in some places. Wherever you find a county with an established reputation for law and or- der and the strict enforcement of con- tracts you will find that the colored people remain on the farms, old and young, and the landlord finds his pos- sessions appreciating yearly and the imecome therefrom increasing under a tenantry that does not change every Christmas, but is stationery, prosper- ous and contented. “The prosperity of last year,” said Mr. Lyon, “has been a great thing in many ways. Its blessings have not all fallen into the coffers of the much- abused trusts and giant corporations. The sun of plenty and comfort has shown in many a home heretofore darkened by the gloom of mortgages and a lack of sufficient returns from arduous toil to make life happy. “A reference to the production of the staple in which our people exercise al- most a monopoly will not be uninterest- ing in this connection. It is popularly supposed that the colored people plant, cultivate and harvest 85 per cent. of the cotton crop. Supposing, therefore, the crop for last year to have been 10,000,000 bales, their share would be 8,500,000 bales, and then at 500 pounds per bale, we would have 4,250,000,000 pounds, and this sold at an average of 8 cents we would have the colossal sum of $340,000,000. This same cotton at an average of 5 cents per pound a year or so ago sold for $212,500,000, thus making a difference in favor of the farmer of $127,500,000. Segregat- ing this amount among the 10,000,000 of colored citizens, we have $12.75 for every man, woman and child over and above their realizations for the last previous few years.” Mr. D. W. Lewis, of the Censas Of- fice, 1: quite a factor in the life of Ok- Iahong Territory. He praises the richnetS @° the soil of this new eoun try, the Ja rness of her courts, and the liberality of hee people to worthy ect tiers. He thinke the Negroes ought to pre-empt the public lands, and make hemes for themeelves and their femi Hee. Mr. Lewis is a graduate ef the Spencerian Business College here, and has been admitied te practice im the Bapreme Ocurt, HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FORMED. ‘Phere wes a large and enthusiastic gathering of the graduates of the Col- ored High School of this city at Lin- ‘coln Memorial church, corner ef 11th and R streets northwest, Friday even- ing last. Hon. Jobm P, Green and Senator T. T. Allain made brief and mstructive talke. An alumni associa: tion was formed, the main purpose of which is to look after the interests of the graduates of the High School, and help them to secure employment, not only in Washington but elsewhere. Mr. G. F. T. Oook, superintendent of the ,ecolored public schools, presented the association witha handsome record book. Supervising principal Etlis W. Brown made the presentation speecb. The following officers were elecied for the ensuing year: President Robert H. Terrell, principal of the Colored High ‘Behool; first vice president, M. Grant Lueas; second vice president, Sarah Brown; third vice president, Julia M. Layton; secretary, Alphonso O. Staf- tord; assistant secretary, Grace Storum; treasurer, Kllis W. Brown; executive committee, F. J:. Cardozo, jr., ehair man; A. Q. Stafford, J. M. Fraction, Dr. Alice M. Waring, Maria L. Jordan, Zita Dyson, Qarrol! D. Brooks, W. D Nixon, and Hattie George. The first banquet of the association will be given in June. CONGRESSMAN WHITE. Thinks the Proposed Amendment Will be Defeated by North Carolina’s Right- Minded Citizens—C ordially Greeied by His Home People ot Both Raccs. Since his return from North Carolina Congressman George H. White ex- presses himself as being more confiden: now than ever that the Constitutiona) Amendment wil: be defeated by more than 40,000 majority. In conversation with a prominent white democrats seys that he was told not more thar twe out of nine precincts would vote forthe Amendment. Mr. White says that the ncise and bluster presented to the world through the democratic newspapers Is only theclatter made by a few hot headed office seekers and democrats uf the inferior class. The conservative while men, and they are largely in the msjority, are opposed te the amendment, considering such a step unnecessary and inimical to the best interests of the state. Mr. White say that he was treated handsomely by his fellow townsmen in Tarboro, bis home, many of the white men co ming across the street to shake hards with him and to diseuss eurrent events. That there was no suggestion of the bitcerness and strife presented through the democratic newspapers. Mr. White attended the county convention and was elected a delegate to the district and state conventions, at the district convention hewas unanimously elected asa delegate to the national conven- tion at Philadelphia. He hopes fer an early consideration of his anti-lynching bill, which has been sleeping in the | judiciary comm ittee. ASWELL RECEPTION, One of the prettiest receptions of the season was © a last Thuisday ‘eek at the resid of Miss Minnie A. Lu cas, 1311 fh..c street, northwest. The guest of honor was Miss Mar:ha Po): lock, ef Norwich, Conn.,a cousin of the hostess. The double parlors were brilliantly illuminated and added much to the gorgecusness of the costumes worn. At 10:30 the happy gathering repaired to thedining room, where they found on trouble in relieving the table Of tts irkéome burden. At 11 g’clock toas's were requested. Alabame, Vir ginia, New York and Connegetieut re sponded with mugh teeling- Oolumbia welcomed bes guesie and offered them REDIT | A Willow Rocker | [creo For Your Porch | — —Some Matting—a Refrigerator or Ice é Chest—perhaps a Baby Carriage. Get whatever you ned HERE. Youknow we are in no hurry for the money, What you ; can spare—as well as not—weekly or month- ly—vwill be a great plenty forus We tack all matting down free—and there is no waste to pay for. We charge only for the actual number of yards as you see it tacked ' on your floor. Our Refrigerators are Re- liable, warrated to Give Complete Satisfac- tion, All sizes and prices, Furniture here for any room in your house—all on Credit. ' ) | MAMMOTH. CREDIT HOUSE, | ‘ $17-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. 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F 1215 F Street and 1214 G Street. , ) OHSOLLLDDPDLODGIGDOSSOSOSS OOHOOOOS® 9000609 09000004 the fall quota of ber sosial capacity Among the many present were: Mies Martha Pollock ot Norwich, Conn; Misses Sagers and @ar'and of ale.; Mies Nixon of New York; Misses-Sarab aud Lizzie Tancil of Alexandria, Va.; Misses Robinse np, Sheppeison, Carter, Mat thew, Dorsey, Butler ard Lucas: Mes dames Rucker, Georgie Herbert, Bathe? Wilson, Wa'ker, Willlame and Frank lia of New York; Mossre. Hughes, Tan- ¢c, Wells; Doctors Honeywell end Allan; Paul Bray and H, Bugene Wil eon. The Four Fashionable Functions of the Cosmos Club. The social season just closed was an auspicious one for Washington, on account of the system and new life apparent in its social entertainments. The principal event of the season was the series of four assemblies under the management of the Cosmos Club. This club though not yet a year old has already ingrafted itself upon the hearts of Washington's elite, by the representative capacity of its members, by its lofty aims and purposes, and by the finish and eclat imparted by the club to all entertainments under its control. The happy conception and the skillful execution of the idea of a series of assemblies have won for the club unstinted praise, besides demonstrating indispensable ability to assume the lead in matters social. Each of the four entertainments was a model of its kind, occurring as they did, the first at Thanksgiving, the second at Christmas, the third before Lent and the last at Easter which event with its handsomely gowned ladies and other accompaniments in keeping with the stateliness of the occasion was a fitting olimax to a series of events thoroughly entertaining and inspiring. Metodious strains by Hoffman and toothsome repas's by Lowery, were potent influences toward the success of these occasions of recreation and good cheer. The out of town friends at one or more of these events were: Mesdames Emma Warrick, and M. D. Lewis of Philadelphia, Marshall of California, Misses Baldwin, Grant and Lewis of Boston, Murphy and Turner of Baltimore, Skeene and Wilson and Wilson of Cleveland and Bishop of Annapolis. Messrs. Stanton and Randolph of Pittsburg. All the fashionable set of Washington participated—club is composed of the society men of the national capital. The members are: F. L Cardozo, Jr., president; J. B Syphax, secretary; R. T. Douglass, treasurer. Executive committee; John H Cook, J. B. Hyman, Ralph Cook. Members B. C. Walker, A. Walker, A. C. Bradford, S. Wormley, Joseph H. Douglass, Dr. Cardozo, W. L Wilkerson, M. C. Jones, H. Cardozo, S. B. Jackson. Honorary members are: Prof. Robert H. Perrell, Henry E. Baker, Robert J. Harlan, Dr. Austin M. Curtis, Dr. John R Francis, ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Charles R. Douglass and E. Brooks. The Bethel Literary Presidency. "Where are we going to find a president?" is the query uppermost in the minds of the members of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The regular election night, May 8, developed that Prof. W. H. Richards, the present incumbent would not stand for reelection. He has served two terms successfully, and has given the Association the most brilliant administration since its foundation. Close application to many interests and the arduous duty of providing suitable programs every week for two years had made themselves felt upon his health add the necessity for a much-needed rest impelled him to insist upon his declination, even after being thriced placed in nomination. So sure was the association that Prof. Richards would serve another year that no other candidate had been serious considered, and postponement of the election seemed the only way out. Last Tuesday was set for the ordeal, but nothing new developing, and Pastor Johnson being absent, the whole matter went over until the final business meeting, May 29. WIGHT'S DEMISE To the committee of citizens who got Wight's scalp:— got Wight's scalp:— That sorry Wight You put to flight For serious allegations, You've catapulted out of sight With numerous delegations. He flew the coop Gave one wild whoop And landed on the outside. McKinley put him on the hook And he's drying up on the roadside. It 'pears like you Before Wight flew Demanded confirmation Of his wild charge Though made at large Was quite beneath his station. 'You cracked his safe' And bruised his bones With speech and resolution And now he wriggles when he hears That sweet word, "Evolution." The Ex-commissioner with the hair-trigger mouth and the flint lock brain, doubtless realizes the significance and meaning of the phrase "Here to day and gone tomorrow." He is one of the few smart of smart public officials who have succeeded in getting out of office with the aid of his mouth. He ought to swap his trap for a stick of sealing wax and close up the aperture. Gray and Costley's. One of the most enterprising hostelries in Washington is conducted by those popular and well known restaurateur, John Gray and Louis Costley at 1813 E street northwest. Their first man is Col. Washington Wood, who is known from Washington to Old Point and from Bagdad to Kokomo. This enterprising firm has liveried its employees in duck jackets and pants for the sumerer ser- man is Col. Washington Wood, who is known from Washington to Old Point and from Bagdad to Kokomo. This enterprising firm has liveried its employees in duck jackets and pants for the summer service and the way the public is being served is as pleasing to the cash register as it is to the patrons and his friends who happen to drop in for a mint julep or something that will "cheer but will not inebriate." the free lunch differs from the silver platform, since that platform is 16 to 1, and their lunch is from 11 to 9. Dr Mackay-Smith Praises Poet Toomey. Lleut. R E S. Toomey continues to grow in fame as a poet, popularity as an orator and lucidity as a writer. A few copies of his poems recently found their way into the hands of Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay Smith, the scholarly rector of St John's Episcopal church, and so pleased was he with their originality and strength of thought, and beauty of construction that he wrote Mr. Toomey a note expressive of the heartiest congratulations. Praise of a Negro's mental work from such eminent authority means a great deal to our race. Hoffman's Big Musical Festival. "The Patrol of the Boers" and Sousa's new march "The Man behind the Gun" are new and sensational. Hear the famous band render both at Hoffman's 2nd annual musical festival June 8. The prices for reserved seats now on sale at musical bureau, 1180 15th st. n.w., are as follows: orchestra, 75 cents; orchestra circle, 50 cents; dress circle, 35 cents; gallery, 25 cents. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. Bishop Walters Goes Abroad. Bishop Alexandria Walters by special invitation will deliver an address July 18th before the Christian Endeavor Society in London. From there he will go to Paris, and return to this country in time to attend the national convention of the Afre-American Council at Indianapolis, Ind. SUMMER RESORTS The Summer season is about here, will be lots of money spent this summer classes at resorts. The Colored American announcements of all hotels, cottages and entertain summer visitors. Send us you to spend a few weeks away from home rates will be. Our price for printing these per month. Terms in advance. Send you to spend. The Colored American will be treatment. The Summer season is about here, and the good times are also here. There will be lots of money spent this summer by the intelligent, and well to do classes at resorts. The Colored American with its usual enterprise solicits the announcements of all hotels, cottages and property holders who desire to entertain summer visitors. Send us your cards and rates that those who wish to spend a few weeks away from home may know where to go and what the rates will be. Our price for printing these cards for the season is $5.00 or $2.00 per month. Terms in advance. Send your cards and the amount you desire to spend. The Colored American will be sent free during the life of your advertisement. THE HOTEL This Hotel is situated on an elevation cent view for tea miles. At the base of wample opportunity to those fond of sailing WOODLAWN is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles for side daily. The service at the Hotel is sur large and alrhy with all modern convenien 35 feet front and is surrounded with a be For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMIT Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magnificent view for ten miles. At the base of which is a wide sheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. WOODLAWN TERRACE. is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and alry with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMITH, Snow Hill, N.J. The "May Queen Uantata," rendered by Plymouth Congregational Sunday, 17th and P streets, northwest, May 11, will by request of a number of friends be repeated Monday May 1st. Tickets for May 11th which were not used will be good for this occasion. The Event of The Season! THE ANNUAL CONCERT AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT OF THE Washington High School. 9th, 10th, and 11th Divisions, AT ISRAEL C. M. E. CHURCH Cor. 1st and B Streets, (near Capitol,) Friday May, 25, 1900. At 8 O'Clock, P. M. Delightful Drama! Fine Quartette! Beautiful Delsarte Exercises! Grand Chorus! Mandolin Quartette! Competitive Drill! High School Glee Club! Tickets 25 Cents. Sixth Annual Picnic Congregational Sunday School OF SAINT LUKE'S CHURCH, THURSDAY JUNE 21st 1900, At Eureka Park, Hillsdale, D. C. Hoffmans Orchestra, Country Dinner, Ice Cream, Etc. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years, 10 cents. --- AMUSEMENTS. OF THE , and the good times are also here. There former by the intelligent; and well to do can with its usual enterprise solicits the and property holders who desire to your cards and rates that those who wish one may know where to go and what the these cards for the season is $5.00 or $2.00 in your cards and the amount you desire he sent free during the life of your adver HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE. Lawnside. N.J. on which furnishes one with a magallion which is a wide sheet of water giving ing or fishing. IN TERRACE. from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn- utriously first class. The Bed Rooms are enches. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. TH, Snow Hill, N.J. CATLETTS, VA.—Summer Boarders: Parties desired first class accommodations for the summer season will find it to their advantage to spend their vacation at Catletts Faquier county, Va. Forty-eight miles from this city, there are three accommodation trains to the city per day. The house is situated about 1/4 mile above the village. B ard furnished for $12.00 per month, $4.00 per week, or 75 cents per day. Healthy climate, excellent board and comfortable rooms. Apply with stamp to Mrs. Kate McGuire, Catletts, Faquier Co., Va. HOTEL SHEPHARDS HILL Open for the Season on June 1st. Beautifully situated near the Petomac River. on St. Patrick's Creek. Cool Rooms, Bathing, Boating, Fishing and Crabbing. For terms address Wm. D. Bond, Colton's Point, St. Mary's county Maryland. THE ELITE—624 B. Washington street; Alexandria, Va., Ice cream, confectionery, soda water and milk shake, all flayers. Lunches and sandwiches Cool, exclusive, up to date. The only first class pleasure resort in the city. When in Alexandria call on us. Opens May 15th. W. F. Hammond, proprietor. Madre's Park for the season. On the Bckington Street Railway. Twenty minutes ride from the city. A delightful trip, good cool water. A splendid dancing pavilion and all conveniences for picnics and private parties. Terms within the reach of all. The electric cars are now running and the park an be reached for one fare. Address M. Madre, Madre's Park, Eckington, D. C. HOIEL HENDERSON—120 N Mississippi ave., Atlantic City, N. J., two squares from Reading depot; three minutes walk to Bathing Beach. Special rates for families and permanent boarders. The hotel has been newly papered and has 32 neatly fitted up sleeping rooms. Terms moderate. European and American plan. Henderson and Murray, prop's. SEND ONE DOLLAR, cut this out and mail to us at once enclosing one dollar and we will send you a beautiful twenty one piece china tea set handsomely decorated in three color floral patterns. This set consists of 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 plates, tea pot, sugar bowl and cream pitcher. We will not send more than one set to a person. This offer good for 30 days only, Earle, Dillman, Wheeler and Co, China, crockery, brassware and brio-a-brac, 2 and 4 Sherman street, Chicago, Ill. CANDY CATHARTIC Cancarets REGULATE THE LIVER The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the finest ice cream in the city. ```markdown ``` SUMMER RESORTS. SPECIAL J. H. ENGLAND IS RIGHT. Boers. London England, Editor The Colored American—May I be permitted through your paper to say a word to the people of our race upon a matter which seems to me to be of great importance just now, and a plain duty and what is more the opportunity of a life time? Many of us know that Britain has contributed millions of dollars for the education and uplifting of our race in America. More than half the money for the establishment of Firk University was raised in this country. When Ida B. Wells was here in the interest of our people, laying before them facts connected with the barbarous lynching of our people, the pulpit and press spoke out in no uncertain tone in our behalf. Resolutions of sympathy were passed at public meetings assuring us of the abhorrence that such things should be perpetrated by a so called Christian people. In times of slavery we were protected and free whenever beneath the folds of the Union Jack though not a foot of American soil gave us that protection—Canada was our haven of security To quote the language of Admiral Dewey "In Manila Bay when I was in a trying position the English commander stood loyally at my back. If it had not been for his moral support I cannot say what might have happened, my dear old friend Sir Edward Seymour is more than a brother to me. I will remember his friendship to the end of my life." Now Britons stand aghast at the manifest ingratitude of our nation. They read with astonishment the reports of the pro-Beer meetings held all over the country by the white people at the strong resolutions of sympathy with the oppressors of our race, that are passed often condemning England in the most bitter terms. I am constantly being asked, "if those are the sentiments of the Negro in America as well? What is the feeling among your people towards us? On which side are the symyathies of the colored people?" and kindred questions. There has been no time within the life of any one now living when strong resolutions of sympathy with Britian would count for as much in our favor as the present moment, no time and nothing that we could do would make so many friends for the race as such action at this time and that will have such a telling effect on the policy of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. this government towards our race in Africa when the war is over and be of such lasting benefit to our race. Surely a nation that gave to the world such leaders of thought as Wilberforce, Clarkson, John Bright and hundreds of others not less devoted to the cause of liberty than they, though less brilliant. A people that will give recognition—just recognition—to merit regardless of color, such as has been and is still being accorded to Collridge Taylor, has our sympathy as against a people whose whole history has been one of robbing and degrading our people, among whom they have lived for so many generations, a government that cannot point to a single Negro lifted up or made better by reason of their contact with them, does not even allow them to hold property, does not recognize any marriage rights among Negroes, has not with all their pretense at Christianity, established a single church or built a single school house for the Negro and will establish slavery the very moment they become independent, which God grant they never may. Every Negro who has visited this country must have found a freedom here to which they were strangers even in the most favored part of America. I have visited almost all quarters of the globe and found the British flag flying Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Ceylon, India, Burmah, Singapore and Hong Kong and never but once in the mere than ten years I have lived under the British flag have I found equal rights as a man abridged, and that in a boarding house in London and upon the grounds that the patrons of the house were my fellow-country men and would object; still, with all that when they dare not face British sentiment and English law and we were admitted Jealousy of Britain has turned the whole continent of Europe against her, while in America they seem to forget England's sympathy in the struggle with Spain, even as they forgot the services of the Negro soldier whom Governor Roosevelt tried to stigmatize as cowards after they had saved him and his command from annihilation. Let our people all over the country arise as one man and in no uncertain tones give expressions of sympathy for Britain in her struggle. There has been other time so auspicious as the present; no other time when it would be so highly appreciated, carry so much weight or do us one half the good. Let me urge that resolutions strong and expressive be passed and sent either to the British Ambassador or to Lord Salisbury. May 2, 1900, F. J LOUDIN, 27 Paternoster Row, London, E. C. THIRD ANNUAL SEASON FOR STEAMER RIVER QUEEN. RIVER QUEEN VETERANS FOR GENERAL MILES. A New York Voter Commends General Miles and Condems the Bombastic Roosevelt. Who Compelled Soldiers to Fight at the Point of His Popgun. To the Editor:—General Nelson A. Miles, whom you put forward recently as a probable and possible candidate for the Vice Presidency, would if nominated on the ticket with Major Mc Kinley next June, capture the votes of every old veteran of the Civil War, and of every Negro regular and volunteer who served under him in the late war. General Miles' respect for the Negro soldier, his confidence in their capabilities and his admiration of their courage and bravery in battle, have won for him undying respect and confidence of the black men who wear the blue and who gladly followed where he led The difference between Col. Roosevelt, who is repeatedly declining a nomination which has never been offered him, and Gen. Miles, is that Col. Roosevelt believes that Negro soldiers will only fight at the point of navy revolvers in the hands of their white officers, while Gen. Miles believes that in point of courage, discipline, skill as fighters and staying qualities they differ in no essential from white troops, and are not cowards, but are in many respects superior to white troops. No one will for a single moment harbor the thought that the Negro troops in the Spanish-American War, were not superior in courage and daring in battle to the cowardly 71st New York or that they did not prove themselves superior as tacticians in the fearful charge up San Juan hill when they skillfully prevented the Spaniards from ambushing, and annihilating the overrated and bombastic Rough Riders led by Col. Roosevelt. When the true history of that famous charge will have been written, it will be found that the real and only heroes worthy to be mentioned in that day's fight, are the black soldiers whom Col. Roosevelt boastingly claims he drove into battle at the point of his revolver. General Miles can get the Negro soldier vote and the votes of a great many ethers of that race if he is nominated for Vice-President. But I am not so sure that the military governor of New York has fastened the black brother to him with hooks of steel. ETHIOP. New York City. DRAWING TO A CLOSE. 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 Behel'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 re-election to the presidency on the 8th of May. For the remainder of the season the following schedule is announced: May 15 — Topic—Lessons From the Life of Dr. J. G. Price. Hon. John C. Dancy. May 22. — Closing Address—Professor Booker F. Washington, Principal Tuskegee (Ala.) Normal and Industrial Institute. Drunkenness CAN BE CURED. 18 YOUR HUSBAND BROTHER, FATHER, or any of your relatives afflicted with the Disease of Drunkenness? We have a sure cure which can be given with or without the knowledge of the patient Send for particulars, inclosins 2 cent stamp for reply. Address, Dr. W. H. Saunders & Co., Chiosgo, Ill. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. AN HOSPITABLE TOWN. The Members of the A. M. E. Conference Pleased With Morgantown as a Convention City-Literary and Social Notes. Morgantown, W. Va., Special—This pretty little college town was the scene of much christian activity April 10th, 11th and 12th, the occasion being the annual conference of the Wheeling District of the A. M. E. Church, presided over by Rev. C. A. McGee. There was a time not so far removed that 'the mind of man runneth not to the contrary,' when a conference of Negro ministers hardly attracted the respectful attention of the people of the community in which they chanced to meet. On the contrary such a gathering was frequently the subject of humorous reference in the newspapers, the humor (?) usually consisting of covert allusions to chickens, watermelons, etc. But time has wrought a wonderful change in public sentiment and today the friendly interest of an intelligent community is attracted by the deliberations of our representative men, whose chosen life work is the saving of souls and the development of christian character among our people, and is manifested in various ways. This fact was never more signally demonstrated than during this conference. The attitude of the people of the predominant race was extremely gratifying and would materially change the views of the most pessimistic Afro-American. The first of the sessions was held on Tuesday evening when Mayor Preston, Prof. Hodges of the West Virginia University and Dr. Leach, an eminent divine, delivered splendid addresses of welcome so unmistakably genuine and so cordial that all of the visitors at once voted Morgantown the most hospitable place on earth. Mr. H. Blue also welcomed the visitors in behalf of the church and colored residents. Appropriate responses were made by Revs. Sampson and Lowery. The real work of the conference began with a business session on Wednesday morning when the roll call was followed by the announcement of committee chairmanships as follows; Dr. D. S. Bentley, of Wheeling on admission and license; Rev. W. S. Lowery, of Washington, Pa., on resolutions; Rev. G. C. Sampson, of Uniontown, Pa., on temperance; Rev. Sandy Christian, of Morgantown on finance. Reports from the various churches of the district were than heard and discussed and a report on the financial ability of the district was presented by Mr. Albert Jones. The afternoon session began at 2 o'clock and after disposing of some routine business the conference prepared for a literary treat which consisted of two well written and well read papers on "the moral worth of the people and what they are doing for missions," by Rev. Lowery; and "the requirements of the Sabbath school," by Rev. J. E. Morris of Clarksburg Both papres were presented in a most elegant and interesting manner and gave rise to much discussion. Dr. Bentley was a belated arrival and was warmly greeted by his colleagues at this juncture. The Colored American's representative was also introduced to the conference by Rev. Morris at this session and received a cordial welcome. Upon a motion by Rev. Morris he was made an honorary member of the conference. As a result of the discussion evoked by Rev. Morris' paper the Presiding Elder appointed Revs. Bentley, Lowry and Mrs Rachel White as a committee to present plans for the development of Sunday school work in the district. A large congregation assembled at night to hear a sermon by Rev. Sampson of Uniontown, Pa. He selected as his theme the "Christian Conquerer," and preached a very eloquent and inspiring sermon. Interest in the remaining sessions continued unabated and good sized crowds assembled at both the morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session began with the consideration of miscellaneous business, after which Rev. Carter Wright read a paper on "The means necessary to make the church financially prosperous." He presented his subject in a very comprehensive manner and his paper was replete with excellent ideas and suggestions. He was followed by Mr. D. C. McClure of Uniontown, Pa. who ably answered the potent question: "Is the church and ministry meeting the requirements of the discipline in the religious training of children?" Mr. McClure is a mere youth, but he made a very favorable impression by his scholarly presentation. The committee on Sunday-school work made its report which was heard and adopted and ordered printed for distribution in the district. The committee on admission and license also made a partial report at this session. The conference re-convened at two o'clock when the committee on license finished its report, the most interesting feature of which was its reference to the matter of licensing female applicants. The committee unequivically reported in favor of such licenses and the report was strongly sustained by Dr. Bentley and several others who warmly praised the noble work done by Mrs. Rachel White who had established Sunday schools for poor children in her vicinity and who had been recommended for a license by the Union-town church. The committee's report was finally adopted and Mrs. White was the happy recipient of a license. The report of the committee on temperance was also submitted by Rev. Sampson, and contained interesting statistics on the liquor traffic. The two closing papers of the conference were read at this session by Rev. Lowry on the "Function of the Ministry," and Dr. Bentley on "The Religious Thought and Christian Activity of the Closing Century." It would require much time and space to do justice to these two papers for both were literary gems of the highest order. Suffice it to say that they reflected great credit upon their writers and both were highly commended by those fortunate enough to have heard them. The afternoon session was brought to a close by the report of the committee on resolutions presented by Rev. Lowry. The resolutions concluded with the following complimentary reference to The Colored American: "Resolved, That we extend our endorsement to The Colored American and to Mr. E. W., Henry, who comes to us as a representative of the above named paper and his race, and further we will give him our support and sympathy." The closing sermon was preached at 8 o'clock by Rev. E. R. Bazur of Parkersburg, who held a large congregation spellbound by his masterly presentation of the scriptures. After the conclusion of the service the Rev. McGee called for unfinished business and Rev. Christian presented the financial report which was accepted and the conference adjourned with a benediction by the Presiding Elder. It was beyond a doubt the most satisfactory conference of the district for absolute harmony prevailed through the sessions and what it lacked in numbers it supplied in enthusiasm. It will live long in the memory of Morgantownites as a grand and glorious gathering. NOTES OF THE CONFERENCE. The conference goes on record as favoring female preachers. Dr. Bentley's paper is worthy of publication in any of the leading magazines of the country. Rev. McGee made an ideal presiding officer. He is a man of striking appearance as well as charming personality. Rev. Bazur worked harder than any member of the conference except Rev Christian and never murmured. He was secretary of the conference. The dignified Rev Sampson was al ways thoughtful and full of hope. He endeared himself to all who heard his soul stirring sermon on Wednesday night. The graceful Rev. Lowry favored his audiences with many outbursts of eloquence and his friendly tilt with Dr. Bentley was the 'piece de resistance' of the conference. Honors were easy. The ladies who undertook the herculean task of providing for the delegates, discharged their ardous duties as smilingly as though hard work was a positive pleasure. Rev Christian was like a "will o' the wisp," here, there and everywhere. Always a smile a handshake and a cheerful word for his visitors and he never seemed to tire. The Morgantown Evening Post devoted much front page space to the proceedings of the conference. The editor of the Post is a gentleman, every inch of him, and his paper is all right and a credit to the town. Rev. Morris of Clarksburg, active and energetic frequently injected life into the proceedings by his fondness for debate. His singing of the hymn "The Congo for Jesus," an original composition was much enjoyed and resulted in a large sale of the song. Dr Bentley was the "old man eloquent" of the conference, and whenever he aree to speak a stillness as of death prevailed, and whenever he spoke he "said something." Golden words of wisdom were continually flowing from his lips and all of his utterances betrayed the scholar, philosopher and student. Dr Bentley is also an author of some note and some day will take rank with the best of our writers. The following was incorporated in the resolutions: RESOLVED that the warm welcome extended to this conference by the people of Morgantown and the friendly interest manifested and the courteous treatment accorded us by the white citizens generally and the Morgantown Post in particular, bespeaks the good feeling existing between the people of both races here and sanctions the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. ONE GIVES RELIEF. The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. CONFIDENCE A Perfect Pen at a Popular Price, and the Best Pen at any Price. 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The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, or either or all of which is based our opposition, we have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ABE KING. Sec'y and Treas, E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. 'The Gem of the Antilles' Everybody who wishes to better their condition will find that Cuba offers the best opportunities upon this hemisphere. If you have not less than ($400' tour hundred dollars and interested, see for necessary blanks and enclose ($30cts.) thirty cents in United States postage stamps, to R. M. R. Nelson 26 C Barraconne St., Santiago de Cuba, J E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit) 11 Congress Street Albany N. Y., or E. E. 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SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1900. REFORM IN CIVIL SERVICE METHODS DEMANDED A consummation devoutly to be wished is the repeal or very radical modification of that altitudinous hump bug, the civil service law. It is visionary, impracticable, expensive and cumbersome. Experience has demonstrated that it is impossible of honest enforcement, and it is seldom spoken of save in terms of derision and contempt. A patent medicine that fails to accomplish the cures promised by its manufacturer is soon characterized as a fraud. Why should the civil service escape like consequences when it does not remedy a single one of the many evils that its promoters designed it to reform. To be specific, the men now in the service are not any better equipped, either in morals or intelligence, than those who came in under the old system. The law does not protect an employee from summary dismissal; neither does it prevent favoritism from entering into the matter of appointments and promotion. It does, however, keep out of the service numbers of persons of strong executive capacity and especial equipment for official work, but who are not fresh from their text-books and cannot answer a lot of academic questions, foreign to the duties expected of them. The law fails to equalize salaries for the same grade of work, as a trip through the departments will show men and women rated all the way from $600 to $1,000 and $1,200, performing identically the same duties. We believe in the merit system, but feel convinced that the ends of honesty and sincerity can best be subserved by reducing the temptation toward cant and hypocrisy created by the exactions nominally in force at this time. Examinations are alright, to guarantee competency in positions calling for expert knowledge along technical lines; but for nine tenths of the places under the government the only essentials are average intelligence, ability to read manuscript quickly and to write a legible hand. A simple practical test of twenty minutes would secure as efficient a clerk as would a fussy elabora- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. tion of "isms" and "ologies," covering an entire day. The Colored American has no patience with this tarcial exaggeration of "red tape," and thinks the best movement forward would be to return to the system by which merit can be determined by the readiest methods and official selections be made upon the judgment of the appointing power or through the recommendation of reliable authorities. The party that takes a bold stand for a sweeping change in the civil service law, and to wipe out artificial distinctions between the classes and the masses in the distribution of the patronage, will pick up a million votes this fall in the states where they will do the most good. Let us have a new deal. 1900 gives every promise of being a great year. If anybody has another vice presidential entry trot him out while the free for-all rule is in order. THE TREND OF CHURCHIANITY. The trend of this year's General Conferences of the Methodist and other of the more rigid denominations has been toward revision of the Church discipline on more liberal lines. Prominent divines of the modern school of thought are of the opinion that it is only a question of time when the edict against theatre-going, card-playing and possibly dancing will be repealed. They well say that in an age of invention, development and progress, when everything in the realm of literature, art, science and popular customs is moving forward, it is absurd to think the Church can stand still, and maintain its hold upon the world. It need not make any concession to the wrong, nor lower its tone, but it can throw about innocent amusements certain safeguards and elevating influences that will enable Christians to find diversion and relaxation, without detriment to their moral health. Properly envisioned and participated in with judicious discrimination, we see no particular reason why church members may not take advantage of the educative influence of the drama, the mental training produced by a scientific study of Hoyle, or the physical exhilaration of the waltz. There is an equal possibility of harm in many other things not tabooed by the Church, and it might be well for it to seek to control these amusements on high principles than to keep away from ecclesiastical reach many persons who are too conscientious to promise to refrain from that which they cannot regard as out of the pale of Christianity. Half of the "blue laws" of the Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian churches, bearing upon these three customs are a dead letter in populous communities, any way, and it would not surprise us to see them replaced by regulations more in keeping with the spirit of these newer times. It is said that the subject of revision of the discipline in this regard, will provoke a lively discussion at both the Columbus and the Washington Conferences of the two great branches of Negro Methodism, We ask the esteemed Washington Post if suffrage would be a menace to our schools and other precious institutions, why isn't the same thing true of prosperous Chicago, New York or Baltimore? Would you govern them by the commissioner plan, and deny the people the opportunity to register their will at the ballot-box. "FAINT HEART NE'ER WON FAIR LADY." An exchange calls attention to a serious drawback that many of our really able young men have. They are too easy to despond, and conclude they cannot succeed in business unless they can equal their contemporaries at once. Many of the leading establishments of this country began business on a very small capital, but they gradually increased and extended their borders until they control in many instances millions of dollars. There is encouragement in this idea that a business need not be mammoth in proportions at the start in order to offer a hope of success. It must naturally begin small and develop according to circumstances and the capacity of the management. Far better run a peanut stand, sell coal by the bushel, or operate a second-hand clothing store, than forever be the despised menial or a political mendicant. A dozen successful merchants are worth more to the Negro race in the financial currents of the nation than a hundred petty office-holders. We want plenty of both but we must now turn our forces toward strengthening the points where we are weakest. This is business and in the skilled industries each are prime essentials, and are mutually dependent factors. Young men, save some of your earnings, however small they be, and start an enterprise. Help sustain the industrial idea, and you will not want for a constituency. No community should tolerate such a monstrosity as an immoral minister. If purity, honor or decency is to be found anywhere, it ought to exist in the pulpit. The Southern Democracy disfranchises the Negro, runs jim-crow care on the railroads, taxes them without giving them representation, lynches those whom it chooses to accuse, without the formality of a trial, and yet holds up its hands in holy horror because they fear the Republicans are going to "oppress" the natives of Porto Rico.—Ex. THE NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION. Our citizeness have begun in earnest the work of developing sentiment for and against a number of their fellows who wish to serve upon the forthcoming Board of Education. It is fair to presume that the Negro will be given two out of the seven members. The availability of many of Washington's most useful and capable men and women is being discussed, and the President will have no dearth of excellent material from which to make his selections. This is a matter, however, in which reckless haste should be avoided. Calm deliberation should characterize our every step, and care should be taken to minimize our opportunities for making mistakes at the outset of a new and perhaps experimental system of management. The Colored American has no particular candidate, but we don't want any man or woman appointed solely because of political "pull," identification with a ring, or for social considerations. We want as members of this Board, only persons of the broadest public spirit, of integrity beyond reproach and of sufficient means to relieve them from seeking the office for its financial returns and to keep them from the temptation of jobbery in the matter of appointments. Let the ground be gone over, and in a spirit free from personal prejudice, let us rally around the very best men that can be induced to take hold of this all important mission. WASHINGTON'S POPULACE CAN BE TRUSTED The opposition of The Washington Post to electing the proposed Board of Education by the popular vote is queerly put, to say the least. Our newsy morning contemporary declares in effect, that the really representative people would not be chosen, were the citizens to be permitted to choose. Why, bless your soul, isn't the very foundation of this government built upon the rock of popular sovereignty, and isn't it our boast that every man shall have a say as to who shall make and administer the laws? If the people of Washington haven't sense enough to go to a ballot box, or several of them, and pick out a set of trustees to oversee the education of their children, who on earth can do it better than they? Stuff! To say that the suppression of suffrage here is a safeguard is to argue against the policy which is in vogue in Boston, New York, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis and all the magic centers of commerce and industry, which have brought untold thrift, culture and happiness. The Post may be able to have its way, but The Post is wrong. The people of Washington can be trusted—even if many are poor and many are black. Hoffman's Big Musical Festival. "We will soon have to go up in the air for our pleasure, and that is why it is proposed to erect in this city a Music Hall and Roof Garden," such was the statement made by band leader Hoffman to an American reporter this week. Our people are denied admission to most of the pleasure grounds at the many suburban places here. By attending the Big Musical Festival scheduled for the Academy of Music Friday evening, June 8 next, the way can be paved and in another season our hopes may be realized. Musical circles are deeply interested in the forthcoming Second Annual Musical Festival. The program embraces the following; Part I—Symphony Orchestra, 55 pieces in grand orchestral numbers. Part II—The Washington Permanent Chorus rendering Gounod's "Gallia." The Galliant Troubador, concluding with a medley "30 Minutes Around the Opera." Four soloists of note; 1 soprano, 1 tenor a violin' cello, and cornetist appear at most appropriate intervals. Part III—Finals. The appearance of Hoffman's Concert Band of forty musicians celebrating their first anniversary in a brilliant and popular program including the latest selections of Victor Merbert and Sousa. The Festival is to be given under the patronage of the most prominent men of the race in Washington. Probable Changes at Bethel. Among those under consideration for the presidency of Bethel Literary and Historical Association are Prof. Kelly Miller, E. H. Hunter, A. F. Hilyer, W. J. Joiner and Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook. Miss Mary Beckett may succeed Miss Laura E. Joiner as recording secretary, and Mr. W. T. Menard is mentioned as successor to Mr. R. W. Thompson, corresponding secretary. Both secretaries have served three or four terms. Professor Richards has set such a high standard as president that it will be difficult to find a new head, possessing both his capacity, willingness and opportunities. Assistant Librarian Daniel Murray, one of our most cultured and public spirited citizens, is making a gallant and successful defense of the Negro as a factor in the arena of literature. The Second Strongest Afro-American Church Organization holds its Quadrennial Conference at the Nation's Capital—A New Bishop Elected—Statistics Showing the Aamount of Property Owned, the Membership and Facts Covering Every Department of Work—Sketches of the Bishop. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Conference has been in session in this city nearly three weeks today. It has accomplished great good and it has shown the people not only of this community but of the world its strength, its power, and its influence as a powerful and great church organization. The daily sessions from the very beginning have been noted for the harmony, for the great amount of work done, and for the amount of information imparted to the 300 delegates present. One new bishop was elected and the selection has been voted a good one, since he hails from Alabama, one of the pillar States of the Zion. To give a full report of the many very excellent reports made by Prof. Howard S. Day, Secretary, and many others, would consume too much space. Briefly, the work is as follows: There were 2,902 ordained ministers, an increase for the quadrennium of 429; the number of churches, 3,841, an increase of 229; number of members, 528,461, an increase of 119,020. The church property is valued at $4,865,372, on which there is an indebtedness of $758,462; raised in preachers' salaries, $3,177,000. The current expenses of the denomination have been $614,800; for church indebtedness, $3,763,996. There have been sixty deaths in the ranks of the ministers since 1896. A vote of thanks was tendered the secretary. BISHOP J. W. HOOD. Bishop J. W. Hood, D. D., LL. D., was born in Kennet Township, Chester County, Pa., May 30, 1831; was licensed to preach in 1856; received into the annual conference June, 1859; ordained deacon, 1860; ordained elder June, 1862; ordained Bishop July 3, 1872. His first appointment in the itinerant work was as missionary to the Kentville Mission in Nova Scotia. Four years later he was appointed to the pastoral charge of the church at Bridgeport, Conn. After serving that church for six months he was appointed as missionary to the freedmen at Newberne, N. C. During his first year he received a church at Newberne and one at Beaufort, two circuits, numbering in all about 3,000 members. The following year he organized in Wilmington and licensed preachers who organized churches in all of that part of the State. He also organized in Kinston and sent out men to organize in all the surrounding counties. He went to Edenton and Elizabeth City and licensed the men who extended the work into Virginia and formed the Virginia conference. At the end of the second year he had quite 7,000 in the eastern part of the State, and had extended the work as far west as Charlotte. At the end of the third year Zion occupied nearly every section of the State. Besides his missionary work for the three years he had also the pastoral charge of the church at Newberne, to which he added more than 500 by conversion, besides organizing other churches in the immediate vicinity. In 1867 he was appointed to the pastoral charge of the church at Fayetteville, presiding elder over four counties and superintendent of missions for the State. During his two years at Fayetteville there were 500 conversions besides a large number at the quarterly meetings on his district. In 1869 he took charge at Charlotte, holding at the same time the position of assistant superintendent of the public institution, as well as superintendent of missions. In 1870 he was ordained Bishop and has had the oversight of conferences in nearly every section of the country. His improvement of the work to which he has been assigned has never fallen below fifty per cent. in a grand reunion, and has reached as high as 500 per cent. BISHOP T. H. LOMAX. Bishop Lomax was born in 1836 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He is the son of Enoch Lomax, and grandson of William Lomax, who came to America with General La- Fayette from the French Colony in Africa. His grandfather joined the Revolutionary war under Gen. George Washington and General LaFayette, and fought valiantly to the close of the war to secure the independence of America. Bishop Lomax joined the M. E. Church, South, in 1848; was converted in 1849 in Fayetteville, N. C., and was made a class leader in 1850. He being a brick mason, with the assistance of others, built at Fayetteville the first brick church in the South for the A. M. E. Zion Connection now known as Metropolitian Evans Chapel, and he says he hired and paid Bishop J. W. Hood to pastor it. He was licensed to preach in 1867 by Bishop Hood; was ordained a deacon by Bishop J. J. Clinton, and an elder by Bishop J. J. Moore. As a founder and builder of churches and annual conferences he ranks next to our great missionary hero Bishop J. W. Hood. While a pastor Bishop Lomax built churches at Whitesville, Flemington, Swamp and Christian Plains, re-organized at Shady Grove, Brown's Chapel, Goose Creek, and Laurinburg, organized five churches in Malboro district, S. C., and organized Little Rock Church in Charlotte. He served Clinton Chapel three years and added nearly 1,000 members to it. Because of his marvelous work for his denomination he was elected to the bishopric by the general conference which met at Louisville, Ky., in 1876. He was sent to a missionary field and organized the Michigan and Canada Conference; ordained 29 deacons and elders at this conference, brought in 28 churches valued at $15,000, and had the conference chartered in the name of the Queen of England. He organized the Texas Conference in which he ordained 18 deacons and elders and brought to Zion $18,000 worth of property. BISHOP CHARLES CALVIN PETTEY. Bishop Charles Calvin Pettey, A. M., D. D., was born in Wilkes County, N. C., December 3, 1849; was a slave till 16 years of age. Commenced the study of letters after 16; worked on a farm and taught school till 22; entered Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C., 1872, joined the conference the same year, ordained a deacon in 1873, graduated from the college department of that institution in 1878 and at once became a principal of the city schools of Charlotte. The following year he organized the Pettey High School at Lancaster, S. C., where he preached and taught for three years. He was a member of the general conference which met in Montgomery, Ala., in 1880, and was elected recording secretary of same. In 1881 he was transferred to the Alabama conference, where he remained in charge of the Zion Church there for three years, after which he spent two years in Tennessee pastoring at Chattanooga and Knoxville. In 1885 he was transferred to California. He was pastor at San Francisco two years, and at the same time presiding elder of the coast. He was elected general secretary of the church at New York in 1884, and Bishop at general conference at Newburn, 1888. Bishop Pettey is one of the strongest men in his church, of fine appearance, a great preacher, and an independent thinker. He has traveled extensively, and preached and lectured in the principle churches and halls of England and Ireland! BISHOP J. C. CLINTON. Bishop I. C. Clinton, D. D., was born in Lancaster County, S. C., May 22, 1835. Received only such education as was given through the kindness of his master, but by great diligence and perseverance has become very well informed. He was a pioneer in the establishment of the A. M. E. Zion Church in South Carolina and has been one of its foremost ministers for nearly thirty-five years. He was appointed treasurer of Lancaster County under both Democratic and Republican administrations, and did the work so well that General Wade Hampton complimented him. He has filled the offices of Annual Conference Steward, and was elected and consecrated Bishop in 1892. In 1866 he organized the Mount Carmel Church about eight miles from Lancaster, S. C., at which place he established a public school. When Bishop J. J. Clinton went to South Carolina to organize a conference he found the then preacher, I. C. Clinton, ready to take hold of the work. The then Bishop Clinton said he regarded Isam as one of the strongest and most powerful men he had met in the South. He received holy orders at that time and entered upon his great missionary work. He was made a presiding elder in 1862, and continued in that office until he was elected to the Bishopric. He is self-educated, but like many of the graduates of the university of adversity, his education is broad and of that practical kind. As a pulpit orator he has full equals. His head is a large storehouse of Scriptural knowledge and as an organizer, as a leader, and as a worker in Zion he is a power indeed. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. Bishop Alexander Walters, D. D., was born at Bardstown, Ky., in the year 1858. At 12 years of age he joined the church. He was licensed to preach May, 1877, and joined the Kentucky Annual Conference September, 1878. Ordained deacon at St. Louis in 1879. In 1882 was elected secretary of his conference and treasurer of Zion's Banner. After successfully pastoring several large churches in Louisville, San Francisco, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, he was transferred to the New York Conference in 1888, where he pastored for four years, adding nearly 700 members to the church during that time, and raising over $32,000. In 1889 he was appointed to represent the A. M. E. Zion Church and the Sunday School Union at the World's Sunday School Convention in London, England, where he preached in some of the wealthiest churches and reflected great credit upon his church and race. While abroad he visited the principal countries and the Holy Land. In April, 1891, the degree of D. D. was conferred upon him by Livingston College. At the General Conference in Pittsburg, 1892 he was elected Bishop by a large majority. In 1895 he was made a trustee of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. In 1898, at Rochester, N. Y., he was unanimously elected President of the National Afro-American Council, of which he is the founder. He is an enthusiastic lover of his church and race. BISHOP G. W. CLINTON. Bishop George W. Clinton, A. M., D. D., was born in Lancaster County, S. C., March 28, 1859. He entered the public schools at the age of seven and attended private schools until the age of fifteen, when he entered the South Carolina University, and graduating afterwards from Brainard Seminary. Studied theology one year at Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C. He also completed the four years' course of the world-wide Chautaqua Scientific Literary Circle, founded by Bishop John H. Vincent. He served appointments in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina; founded the Quarterly Review, which he edited for two years. While serving as pastor at Pittsburg, in 1892, he was elected editor of the Star of Zion, the organ of the A. M. E. Zion Church, which he edited for four years. He also suggested the plan of establishing the publishing house and removed the Star of Zion to this house, where he acted as assistant editor and publisher of Sunday school literature with the late Dr. R. R. Morris. He was elected Bishop at Mobile, Ala., in 1896, receiving the highest number of votes ever cast for any candidate up to that time. Has served up that time. He was chosen one of the lecturers for the Bible training school of the Tuskegee Institute, presided over by Principal Booker T. Washington, and served six years. Bishop G. W. Clinton is the youngest bishop in America and is regarded as one of the best educated men of his church and one of the most polished orators of his race. He has been a member of four general conferences, the Ecumenical Conference which assembled in this city in 1891, and is a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference which meets in England in 1901. He received his A. M. from Livingston College, and his D. D. degree from Wilberforce University. Bishop Clinton now has a book ready for the press which is scheduled to appear during the coming winter. BISHOP J. B. SMALL. D. D. This sketch because of its brevity shall very inadequately tell of the life "I KNOW PERUNA IS THE BEST CATARRH CURE ON EARTH." USY Rough Rider Sergeant Buck Taylor. Sergeant Buck Taylor, one of the famous Rough Riders, is a personal friend of Governor Roosevelt, of New York. He accompanied Governor Roosevelt on his great stumping tour through upper New York state. He was promoted through gallantry in the field during the late war. The Sergeant has the following to say of Pe-ru-na: "I think there is no better medicine on earth than Pe-ru-na, for catarrh. It has cured me. It would take a volume to tell you all the good it has done me. Pe-ru-na is the best catarrh cure on earth, and I know, for I have tried nearly all of them. Respectfully, Buck F. Taylor. Send for book of testimonials, sent free by The Pe-ru-na Medicine Columbus, O. of that great linguist, profound theologian, and noted author, Bishop John Bryan Small, A. M., D. D., who was born March 14, 1853, in St. Joseph's Parish, Barbados, British West Indies. He can trace his ancestry back to 1720 by authenticated record. After careful home instruction from his half sister, he became a pupil of Mr. J. W. Hewett. Entering St. John Lodge upon the recommendation of Bishop Berry of the Established Church of England, he completed its course in four years, and graduated at the head of his class of fifty-six (white and colored) young men, delivering the valedictory. He afterwards performed similar service when four years later he was honor man at the commencement of Codrington College on the island of his birth. In 1862 at his own request his father sent him on an extended tour. Upon this tour he went to the West Coast of Africa, and during his three years' residence he learned to speak the Fanti language. Visiting Sierra Leone, Cape Coast, Elmeno, Gambia, etc., he was able to learn enough of the various dialects of Western Africa to make himself understood and to learn from native lips the needs and ambitions of Africa. After returning from Africa he held a high clerkship in the government at Belize, British Honduras. Notwithstanding that he had been educated for the ministry of the Episcopal Church, upon being converted he joined the Wesley Methodist Church and entered its ministry. In his election as Bishop, Zion Church elevated to the highest place in the church a man of profound learning, deep and superb judgment, firm, just, and merciful. With becoming dignity and modesty he exercises the functions of his office. Bishop Small is an author of wide repute; his four volumes, viz.: "Practical and Exegetical Pulpiteer," "Code On Discipline," "The Human Heart Illustrated," and "Predestination—Its Scriptural Import," being highly spoken of by excellent judges of good literature. BISHOP C. R. HARRIS, D. D. Bishop C. R. Harris, D. D., was born in Fayetteville, N. C., August 25, 1844. In 1850 his family moved to Ohio, where he was educated in the public schools of the State. Leaving (Continued on 12th page.) 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K. church last night Ce i SS) aS 's {America and Europe had given up to die, and said there was - “to celebrate the one hundredth anniver Gf Mh fy / j ie /, Yj-» j them, sary of the birth of John Brown and to , / i f; i i Hi | te. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Consump exprees their approval of the passage of { i RN G Wie /\\ ‘Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy. + | - a , REY. JAMES M BODDY, the Elsberg school bill, which makee discrimination against colored children impossible. Tie meeting was well at tended aud the enthusiasm was un: bounded The meeting was called to order by William 8. Johnson, who in a few weil chosen words expisined its purposes. He said; ‘John Brown was not w fa natic as many would have us think. He was fer humanity and did more for the colored race than any other man.” After inviting to the platform Sergeant Garry Jefferson of the Thirty-first Ool ored Regiment, Sergraut Albert Qual lis of the One Hundred and Twenty: fifth New York Volunteers, Jonn E Bruce, Brother Kelly of Troy and the Rev. CG. M Gibbons, be read letters of regret from Governer Roeseveit, May: or Bieesing, Speaker Nixon, Congress: man Glynn, E. E. Oooper, editor of The Colered American; William Barnes Jr., Jacob A, Canior, Bishop Alexander Walters, Senator Horaee White, Booker T. Washington and Dis- trict Attorney Dyer, Recorder Lyman dH. Bevans rwas then introduced as permanent chair- man and the program opened with ao address, ‘The Growth of Public Con- science,” by the Rev. Jsmes M. Boddy of Troy, an eloquent young minister. He was followed by John A. Howe Jr., who recitea Ingersoll’s ‘‘Address to the Survivors of the Army of the Potomac.” Leo H. Graham recited and Mrs, L. J. Mana of Troy sang a solo, ufter which the choir and audience sang “John Brown’s Bedy.’’ Addresses were made by a number of prominent men present, among whom was John T. McDonough, secretary of state. Mrs. Elizabeth Cisco of Long Island, to whom is due great credit fur her work on the Elsberg bill, was intro- duced. Mrs. Cisco received an ovation and at the invitation of Mr. Jobnson held a reception. A retolu‘ion was adopted thanking and commending ‘Senator N. 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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. ———— D. ¥. GIBBONS, WHOLESALE MANU¥Facruaiye Reraiy CONFECTIONER 523 43 Street, Southwest, WASSINGTON, D. C. Wedding Usakes Made aod Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream A\1l The Year ee Fritz Reuter’s HOTEL : AND: RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave, 202, 208 & 210 43% N. W Washingwn, D.C. +Bhe McKinley Botele 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St on. w, Eee Hire os —— Popular prices. Cal! wu Joshua N. Anderson, 1. J. Edwards, Props. EEE CHR. XANDER e 909 Seventh Street N. W. His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, his own pressing, allows double dilution in thedrinkisg = and remains as vinous and Sweet, as the sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he seils st $1 gn Meo the hait pal- ion. Chr. Xavder’s Rye Whiskies x! 75c 60, S8e and be the full quart,are free frow: suse! poison of some age, kept in hented ——- ard compare advantageously with any whit Kies at their price. Equally 80 his Brandies, Gins and Rum are pure snd well developed, and the modorat- use of them 1 ever cams’ A headache. Me hasan et ever so many Star dards of Wines and Whisieies Ktored in his e@llars and warshouss Remember the Number 909, We.Nobranch houses 2 ee ‘THE EL CANBY CAFE 415 K Street N, W, {i Strlotly first-clace Gate. eae served pind Eaneties, ice Oreaie end Bost ‘bar i a ape cae with or wit Edwards & Williamson, Props ta-Late messbers o the i4th U. 8. Infentry (en Peat VS * COIS MADE OF ANY-%) 7 THING. BY ANY PROCESS ¢ | cs -, i ] FINE WORKCAT. LOW PRICES | Hy, TRE | | Maurice sea ey Company. | LVENING Star Burcone” Wasrnveron, 0.0} AT GEORGIA'S CAPITAL. Bob Cole Entertained on His Native Hearth. Commencement Week in Dixie—The Social Mirror—Off for Paris—Notes. Atlanta, Ga., Special—'Bob" Cole, the great comedian, is in the city and and is the recipient of many tokens of appreciation. He was entertained last J. BOB COLE Thursday night by Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. On Friday night the ladies of East Atlanta entertained him out at "Ford's Springs" and residence. Col. L. L. Lee, the popular subcommitteeeman of the G. U. O. of O F., for Georgia, returned here this week from a visit to Macon, Columbus and ether places in the state in the interest of the order. He reports that the lodges throughout the state to be in good condition financially. Col Lee left last Saturday for Philadelphia to attend a meeting of the sub-committee. On his return he will visit Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville and Chattanooga. The incoming weeks in Georgia will be commencement weeks in all of our schools and colleges, Morris Brown, Atlanta Baptist colleges Atlanta University and Clark University are to hand back to the world hundreds of finished boys and girls. The Atlanta University and Spellman Seminary leading in this great work. The "boycott" is still on with regards J. H. MR. LUCIUS L. LEE. to the street cars. The Atlanta Age is making it warm for those who some times ride especially one of the ministers who wants to be elected Bishop. Mr. W. O. Murphy president of the alumni of Atlanta University is interesting himself to raise a handsome sum for the A. U. on commencement day Mrs. Georgia Swift King hopes to raise $250 on that day to place upon the walls of the old A. U. the pictures of Prof. Thos N. Chase and his departed and lamented wife. I am told that all of the former students are responding liberally. It is hoped for good returns from the Georgia colony now in Washington, among whom are our L. M. Hershaw, T. A. Johnson, J. G Hutcheas, J H. Delametto and others. Miss Bessie Bell Taylor, one of Atlanta's most popular and charming young ladies who passed one of the fluest examinations held here last December by the Census Department, has been ordered to report to Washington on June 6th for duty. She will be a very valu- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. D. able acquisition to Washington society people. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Herndon leave next month for Paris. They will accompany the Georgia delegation as far as Philadelphia. Miss Georgia B. Douglas, Atlanta's popular teacher will have in her charge the ladies visiting Philadelphia. They will also visit Atlantic City, Boston, New York, Baltimore and other eastern cities. Rev, P. J. Bryant, pastor of Wheat Street Baptist church, has just closed a very successful revival adding to the church about 200. He baptized 152 last Sunday for communion. Rev, Bryant is a great preacher and a ripe scholar. Mr. Alber: Huff will soon leave on a vacation trip. Mr. Huff holds one of the most important positions of the kind in this section. He has charge of the large labatory of the Hathaway Medical Co., and is also the shipping clerk of said firm. He is yet a young man and has held this position for over seven years. He is a great race man and interested in most things that concerns oua people. AT JEFFERSON'S HOME. A Pen Picture of a Thriving Virginia City. Charlottesville, Va., Special—The celebration of the eighth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. R. B. Hardy, B. D., of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, began Monday, April 30 h, and continued each night during the week. On Wednesday night the ladies of the Mriam and Beulah Clubs presented Rev. Hardy with a suit of clothes, after which a reception was given him. Among those present were: Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Hardy, Rev. and Mrs. R. C Quarles, Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Tolliver, Rev. and Mrs. Walter S. Jackson, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Lewis, Rev. C. N Harris and Miss Emma M. Tonsler, Rev. Joseph Perry, Rev. William Barber and Messrs. A. F. Angel and C H. Bullock. At the First Baptist church, Sunday at 11 30 o'clock, the pastor Rev. R. O. Quaries, baptized ten converts. At the evening service communion was administered by the pastor, and those baptized were taken into full membership of the church. At 3 o'clock p. m. Rev. W. L. Tolliver, pastor, held communion services at the Shiloh Baptist church. The anniversary sermon to the G. U. O. of O. F. was preached at the Mt Zion Baptist church by Rev. Joseph Perry, Missionary Western District of Virginia, Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. The Odd Fellows turned out in full uniform. Mrs. Rosa Pollard, after a pleasant visit to Washington, D. G., is home again. Miss Emma Tonsler visited Washington last week. Mr. Albert Southall left for Capon Springs last week. Mrs. Dabney, mother of Mr. W. H. Dabney, is in the city. Mrs. Mary Brown, of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week. Mr. W. G. Watson, of Covington, Va., was in the city this week. Miss Bell Flannagan is home from New York. Mr. Lewis Whiting, of Greenwood, Va., who had his leg amputated a few weeks ago, left Sunday for Washington, D. C., where he can receive better medical treatment. Rev. J. H. Reid, who is spending some time at his home in Nelson County, was in the city last week. Messrs. W. C. Gibbons, Claude Ferguson, and Troy Kennie, among our leading carpenters, working at Green Mountain on several large buildings, were in the city last Saturday. Revs. R. C. Quarles, R. B. Handy, O. N. Harris, W. L. Tolliver, Deasons J. A. Brown, Jno. L. Hayes and others are attending the Baptist Conventions in session at Lynchburg and Danville respectfully. Mr. Charles Mayo, formerly of this city but who is now living in Connecticut, after spending some time visiting relatives and friends in the city, left this week for Connecticut. Miss Lizzie Bareus after an extensive visit to her parents in the city, left this week for Jersey City, N. J. Mrs. Adam Whipps is home from Washington, D. C. The work of the Y. M. C. A. is progressing very finely. The subject for next Sunday's men's meeting is "Exhertation." The boys' department of the Y. M. C. A. recently organized by the Supt. C. H. Bullock is rapidly increasing in numbers and interest. The Colored American can be had at Pollard and Noble's, or of A. F. Angel at the university. MONTICELLO. Notley Hall and the River Queen. The steamer River Queen opened the season at Notley Hall last Sunday with one of the largest excursions that every went down the river and everything passed off nicely and in order. There has been large improvements on the boat and grounds and the manager has leased the Clyde Line wharf at 7th and N streets, s w., which is one of the nicest wharves, with large waiting rooms for passengers and other accommodations for the excursionist There is no reason why the boat and grounds should not receive the patronage of the people. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. HELP WANTED. WANTED-An educated young woman who understands proof reading and newspaper writing. Experience not necessary. Address "O" care of The Colored American office, giving name, address and experience, if any. AGENTS WANTED. Agents Wanted. Enclose 20 stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from 875 to $180 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, KY. WANTED—An active young man as collector. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED ROOMS. A man and wife wants a suite of three or four unfurnished rooms, heat and light furnished. Must be convenient to cars. Address "House", care this office either at 8.30 am. or 4 pm. An Excellent Opportunity for Our High School Graduates. Any one with a business turn can earn two or three dollars a day by taking up the work laid out by the American Savings Industrial Company. room 3 609 F street, n. w. Explanation a free. Call from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Only these who are willing to work need apply tf. An educated man who is married, and who means business and who has a little capital will do well to correspond with "C" care of The Colored American office. A good investment for the right person WANTED-A competent pharmacist for colored drug store. One that has had practice. Address with references H. E. Perry, P. O. Box 41, Houston, Texas. 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. YOUR FORTUNE TOLD.--Is your past and present satisfactory? Improve your future. I will put you on the right road, Lucky-numbers, Separated brought together, Love Charms given. Send stamp for particulars. Mrs. CARY, 670 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Drunkenness Safe, Harmless. Guarantee Cure. Can be given Secretly, patient will lose all taste for drink without knowing why. To advertise our remedy we will mail $2.00 box, 10 days' treatment for $1.00. Two boxes will cure any ordinary case. Particulars for stamp, LA RUE Chemical Co, 1017 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. FAT FOLKS REDUCTION 15 to 25 pounds per month. HARMLESS; no surviving 25 years' experience. BOOK FREE. Address DE. SNWDEK, A. 97 Broadway, New York, N. Y. and most experienced, the one to consult if you suffer from Private Diseases & Excises. Prof. G. F. THEEL, M. D., 004 North Sirt St., Philadelphia, Pa., gives a Guarantee in every case. Varicocele & Strioture (no cutting). Lost Vigor & Health restored. Parts enlarged. Hours: 9-5, ewgs 6-9, Sun. 9-12. Hours for long standing and dangerous cases daily 10:36 to 2:30. Fresh cases cured 4 to 10 days. Send for Sworn testimonials and Book. All frauds exposed. MME. DAVIS M. H. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. W. H BUTLER PAINTS OILS Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W H. BUFLER, 609 O Rt., N. W BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like completion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a multicolor person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required if used as directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pheaps and black-heads and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent any person for $2, or send Post-Office包裹 Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter, or we will send it C. O. D. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CREATE, 198 W. Broad St. Richmond, Va. To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT. MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. Tobacco, Pipes, Cigarettes. J. W. BARKLEY, Prop., ...CAPITOL HILL.. POOL PARLOR, -Finest equipped billiardroom in the city.— Everything Strictly First Class. 689 Pennsylvania Avenue, S. E. Billiards Pool, Fine Cigars. ..C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Headache Cure FREE, to advertise it: best in the world; send 4 cents for sample. LA UE1017 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. U. THE ZION CONFERENCE. (Continued from 6th page.) the High School in Cleveland, Ohio, before fully completing the course of study, he learned the shoemaker's trade. In 1886 he was employed by the American Missionary Association and sent to his native town to teach the freedmen. He assisted his brother, Robert Harris, in organizing the first colored State Normal School established by the legislature under the administration of Governor Vance. In 1872 Mr. Harris received license to exhort and to preach, joined the North Carolina Conference and was elected to deacon's orders. He was ordained in Charlotte, N. C., in January, 1873, where he had gone to teach a school established by Bishop J. W. Hood, assistant superintendent of public schools. In November, 1874, he was ordained elder in Concord, N. C. In 1878 he was appointed general secretary by the Board of Bishops. In January, 1880, he opened the first session of Zion Wesley Institute in Concord, N. C., now Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C., and was secretary and treasurer of the institution for eight years. At the general conference in Montgomery, Ala., in 1880, Elder Harris was elected General Secretary and also business manager of the Star of Zion. In 1884 he was elected General Steward of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and in 1881 was ordained Bishop in Newhem, N. C. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon him by Livingston College, and by Howard University, Washington, D. C. BISHOP JOHN W. ALSTORK John W. Alstork, the bishop-elect, was born in Talladega, Ala., September 1, 1852; attended school at Logwood Institute and Talladega College; joined the A. M. E. Zion Church in 1873; was converted in 1878, and licensed to preach the same year; joined the Alabama Conference in 1879; was ordained deacon in 1882 by Bishop J. P. Thompson; was ordained as Elder in 1884 by Bishop J. W. Hood, D. D., LL. D. He built Wesley Chapel near Talladega in 1881; served Thompson's Chapel, Opelika, Ala., two years, 1882-83; was appointed to the Old Ship, Clinton Chapel, Montgomery, Ala., served from 1884 to 1888; he was elected presiding elder, November, 1889, and appointed to the Montgomery district, and served said district three years; was re-elected and appointed to the Greenville district, Central Alabama Conference, served said district four years; was re-elected and returned to the Montgomery district, Central Alabama Conference, he served said district four years; was re-elected and appointed to the Wetumpka district, Alabama Conference, where he is now serving, being the presiding elder eleven years continuously, and is a successful P. E. Of all the men who have served under him not three of them wanted to get away from him. The honor of D. D. was conferred upon him by the trustees and faculty of Livingston College, May, 1893. He is a trustee of the following institutions: State Normal School, Montgomery, Ala.; Langridge Academy, Montgomery, Ala.; Greenville High School, Greenville, Ala.; Hale Infirmary, Montgomery, Ala.; and censor of the National Medical College, Louisville, Ky. He is general steward of the A. M. E. Zion connection and was eight years conference steward of the Alabama conference. He has traveled extensively in Cuba and is a delegate to the ecumenical conference which meets in London, England, 1901. Who Will Win the Prize The ten nights' May feast given under the auspices of the several Househo'd of Ruth and Juveniles for the week past has been a grand success. The fourteen Households of Ruth of the District of Columbia are invited to be out Tuesday night May 22nd to see what Household of Ruth will get that fine R. N. G. the week past has been a grand success. The fourteen Households of Ruth of the District of Columbia are invited to be out Tuesday night May 22nd to see what Household of Ruth will get that fine P. N. N. G. jewel. The committee of arrangements has had it increased from thirty two to fifty dollars. Mr. William E. Washington is chairman. THE SUMMER SEASON IS ON. Captain L J Woollen, the manager of the River Queen, announces in another column to the public that the books are opened for excursions to Notley Hall, that popular summer resort, and that the River Queen has been repainted, refitted up in every way and new electric lights put in at the expense of five thousand dollars and is in better condition than ever to serve the public. The following dates have all been taken: June " 4, Belford Outing Club, " 5, Oceola Social Club, " 6, Junk Dealers' Business Men Club, " 7, to Cedar Point, " 10, Regular family excursion to Notley Hall, " 11, Crescent Social Club to Notley Hall, June 12, Minutemen Club, " 13, F. W. Hedge and Dan Freeman Auxiliary Club. " 14 Hillsdale Business Men Association. " 15, Fred. Douglass Post No. 21 to Lower Cedar Point. " 18 The Keystone Pleasure Club, " 19 Odd Fellows. Georgetown. " 20, Lower Ceader Point, " 21, Young Men's Protective League. " 22, Young Men's Immediate Relief, " 25, Felix Lodge, Odd Fellows 29, Felix Lodge, Oud Fellows " 26, Latask Social Social Club to Notley Hall, " 27, The Blooming Youth Social Club to Notley Hall, " 28, The Gay Hearts and Vondell Social Club to Lower Cedar Point, " 29, The Epicurean Pleasure Club. July " 2, Lafodonia Social Club to Notley Hall, " 3, J. T Layton Masonic Lodge to Notley Hall, " 4, The Ideal Working Club to Lower Cedar Point, " 9, The Old Folks Homestead Social Club to Lower Cedar Point, " 11, The Ten Americans Club to Notley Hall, " 13, 2nd Baptist church to Lower Cedar Point, " 16, The Boston House Porters Social Club to Notley Hall. " 17, Israel C. M. E. church to Notley Hall, " 18, Court No. 8, Daughters of Israel to Notley Hall, " 20, People's Congregational church to Lower Coader Point, " 28, American Star Social Club to Notley Hall. " 24, N. E. Magnolia Social Club to Notley Hall. A list of the charters will be published in this paper from week to week so that the date of charters will be known. Tomorrow at Second Baptist Lyceum. Tomorrow afternoon at 8:30 o'clock, the Second Baptist Lyceum will hold its closing session. The program will embrace a paper by Mr. W. T. Menard, on "The Labor Problem from a Negro Point of View;" violin solo by Mr. Frederick Williams, of Boston, who makes his maiden appearance in Washington; a duet by Mr. Benj. Washington and Miss Beatrice Jones; and a poem by Lieut. R. E. Toomey. Mrs. Lillian Green Bryant, the pianist bride, will be publicly presented with a testimonial by the Lyceum committee. Time will be allowed for discussion of Mr. Menard's paper. United Order of True ORGANIZED Jan fices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd The Strongest Financial Organization the Neg Read and learn for yourself what it has done United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 50 years of 80, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Tually, January and July. The annual monthly benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, all member a life member. After paying dues, its of the stock will pay the member's dues, and or. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of a share, amounts to $10 annually, which will balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 85 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership—Should a said member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cent per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The annual monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made a member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or 1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 85 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. SHEPHERD This Department fur- style and prices write to B and E (classes and benefits. B Class Policies are Agree 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 to 60 years..... 60 to 65 years..... E Class Policies are Agree 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 years (Complete)... This Department furnishes all Regalia that is wrile and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and E Classes admit a membership, male benefits. B Class Polls are as follows: This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. B and E Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. Ages. to 25 years..... $2 50 to 35 years..... 2 75 to 45 years..... 3 00 to 50 years..... 8 25 to 55 years..... 8 25 to 60 years..... 8 50 to 65 years..... $ 50 Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAB Ages. to 25 years..... $5 00 to 35 years..... 5 25 to 45 years..... 5 50 to 50 years..... 5 75 to 55 years..... 5 75 years (Complete)..... 6 00 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 43 45 to 50 years. 3 25 140 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 years. 3 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 3 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 3 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 85 years. 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years. 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years. 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 35 50 to 55 years. 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 55 years (Complete). 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as big policy is issued. Remember that the the annual dues of payments of three mo- the balance of an senses will go to the p If dues are paid aid and his full proportion made his own collector self-supporting, and tha to collect. You will readily se to meet once or four th Life nents.-The Stock and two shares of per cent, or one of life, they may take period of time. Members of Class year of their members Stock, and secure a lo- bership, in either one member in health, as Remember that the applicant is benefited as a s- The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st of The balance of annual dues remaining to the cases will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for If dues are paid annually in advance, the meet his full proportion of annual dues. By the l- ide his own collector, thereby making the mem- s-upporting, and the member receiving the per- collect. You will readily see that the members of either meet once or four times a year, while the Foun- Life benefits.—The members of B Class are two shares for each year of their me- per cent, or one dollar per share. Should m- life, they may take their stock certificates and period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares o- car of their membership; likewise, they may take stock, and secure a loan after a given period of t orship, in either one of these Classes, like the E member in health, as well as his family in death. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for sald member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock and two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of one cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the membership, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. from 10 cents and upw In 1898 this was the depositors during the This Department m of the necessity of ha organization, and to f farms, 8; dwellings, 2; from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts in 1898 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 122 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 132 This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 123 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live re is the medium of the Order, and its columns te end for sample copies. It is published weekly in Bond, Va., having a first-class job department, and The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. Order of True Reform GANIZED January 1, 1 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - R Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in earn for yourself what it has done and how to become SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. mountains are composed of males and females, sound in character. When joining the Order through Conventions, persons of age; when joining the Fountain by application personage complete. Eent Fees.—From 14 to 20 years of age, $4.60; at 50, —$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Are 35 or 50 cent per month. Taxes are 80 cents and July. The annual monthly dues secure the help—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member the member. After paying dues and owning the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome rate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 85 cents per month, and 80 cents and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Rents of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstance may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, which will enable said member to tide over the misfit policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Sho within the first year, $24.50; after the first year to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per m 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respect monthly dues purchase the highest weekly s Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid sem and July. The child is allowed to purchase Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting each year. Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and female, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by installations. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly; 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Monthly Dues and Taxes. The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance each year. 3. THE BEGALLA. int furnishes all Regalla that is worn by the members write for price list. 4 CLASSES. classes admit a membership, male and female, and seco are as follows: 4 CLASSES. But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued, of either of the above named Classes may be divided the months each, payable the 1st of January, April, June of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member, the purchase of Bank Stock for sald member. Sold annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent portion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment selector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be my see that the members of either one of these classes four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds m-The members of B Class are allowed to purchase shares for each year of their membership. The stock is one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them, take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and the membership; likewise, they may take their policies and a loan after a given period of time. You will readily one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rose, as well as his family in death. 15. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commence 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 llar. Persons can deposit their money on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Most held subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection was the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks were The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March, 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 8, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. ment manages and controls the property of the organization of having offices and buildings in which to carry on to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doing copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Prologue a first-class job department, and makes a specialty rennium, thus throwing additional burdens upon the present overworked bishops. The cry of economy is all stuff. Plenty of bishops with small districts which they can frequently cover means more money to the church, higher intellectuality, and more souls saved. "The election of but one bishop may be set down as a mistake." These sentiments are concurred in by many delegates present, but the older and more conservative element win out against the enthusiasts and expansionists. Next Tuesday evening will be a redletter event in the career of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The great auditorium of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, accommodating 3,000, will be crowded to the doors with the best people of both races, eager to greet and to be instructed by the most famous negro of this generation. Booker T. Washington, the Tuskegee "Wizard," is to speak. It has been four years since he addressed an audience of his own race in this city. In that period Mr. Washington has achieved much, and he has also learned much that all classes of our people will be interested in knowing. Attractive as are his printed words, only those who have listened to the man, and have been thrilled by his impressive eloquence, his deep earnestness and thorough command of his theme, can form a true conception of the orator, statesman, philosopher, and race leader that he really is. To hear Mr. Washington is to be convinced of the soundness of the doctrine he espouses. Those who have been misled by garbled reports of his speeches should come out and follow his argument, delivered at first hand. Exercises begin promptly at 8 p. m. Special music will be furnished by the Amphion Glee Club, Mr. J. Henry Lewis, director, and by the Aeolian Mandolin Club, Dr. W. P! Napper, leader. Prof. W. H. Richards will preside and introduce Mr. Washington. It is a credit to the enterprising young men of Washington who are going into business that they are keeping up with the procession and they are putting as much tact and as much 120 4½ street northwest. Meersrs. Nelson and Pearson, the genial proprietors, have made these parliors a thing of beauty. Their workmanship is of a glit edged order and the service generally is of the very highest class. When you want the best work done in the tonsorial line, a shave, a hair out, whiskers trimmed or dyed in the very latest style, give them a call. Special attention is given to the cutting of children's hair. Mr. R. A. Nelson, the manager, has been in the shop for a number of years and his admission as partner in the business will add great strength to that already popular stand. The best known men in the city are patrons of this shop. Give it a call. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513Madison St. Northwest. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED-To learn the wonderful De Lamorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoul der. Successful Dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. ZION CONFERENCE NOTES. A Breezy Budget of Generalites that Glitter and Hints That Hit. Rev. J. S. Caldwell's selection as general steward is a popular one. Hon. John C. Dancy has the rare faculty of being able to be almost everywhere and to talk to everybody at one and the same time. The connection is anxious to organize a strong church at Chicago. Such an able manager and financier as Rev. G. L. Blackwell could do the satisfaction of all. A lively discussion of the work in foreign fields grew out of a report of the condition of the church in Liberia, made by Rev. Owen L. W. Smith, minister resident and consul general at Monrovia. The female delegates are bright, industrious, and well-dressed. They have stood the tremendous strain wonderfully, and after three weeks of hard work they look fresher than their masculine brethren. Furnishing meals at the church is a decided improvement over previous arrangements, and greatly relieves the housewives who want to attend conference instead of being tied up in a kitchen all day. The triumph of Rev. J. W. Alstork for the bishopric is favorably regarded by both the magnates and the rank and file. He is a man of great executive ability, and will take rank with the strongest factors now on the bench. The Christian Endeavor work known in this connection as the Varick Christian Endeavor, is presided over by Dr. J. B. Colbert, of Charlotte, N. C. where the headquarters are. He reported 600 societies and 30,000 members. One of the most brilliant young men of the country, and who is doing a grand work for Zion, is Prof. Benj. A. Johnson, Financial Secretary of Livingston College. The church's future is assured as long as it can attract to its standard such progressive young leaders as Prof. Johnson. Rev. J. W. Smith, the erudite editor of the Star of Zion, possesses a genial personality and makes a friend of everyone with whom he is brought into contact. Though one of our ripest scholars learning hath not made him mad, and he is strictly a man of the people. He is making the Star of Zion felt in both religious and secular circles. Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, and Hon. Gudson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, Saturday evening last entertained at a banquet given to the attending bishops in honor of the conference. The affair took place at Gray's on M street. There were about thirty guests present. Bishop Hood presided, the introductions being made by Bishop Walters. Addresses were made by Recorder Cheatham, Register Lyons, Bishops Hood, Petty, Walters, and Lomax, Minister Smith, Editor Cooper, Collector Dancy, Prof. Johnson, and others. Said a prominent delegate to a colored American man the other day. "Why should our publishing department be located away down south out of everybody's reach and where free speech can be had only at the risk of one's life? It ought to be right here in Washington, a national centre, where the influence of our literature could be exerted to the very best advantage. Washington is a model of convenience as a distributing point and for being in touch with all the notable people of the country who come here to transact business. Why not move the publishing house here and the Star of Zion to Washington?" Why not, indeed? There is a feeling of disappointment that not more than one bishop was elected. 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Haley & Co. 346 Court Square Nashville, Tenn are the most extensive Race Book publishers in the United States. They are our friends and are giving employment to hundreds of men and women of the race. They publish the AFROAMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE OF LIFE, UNCLE TOMS CABIN, SPARKLING GEMS, LAMP OF WISDOM, etc., These books sell at sight. Agents are having a harvest. Write Quick for terms and Territory. ```markdown ``` City Paragraphs. City Paragraphs. Lawyer Pollard is on the sick list, Mr. John Mooreland has gone to Atlantic City. Miss Julia Shepperson has been on the sick list. A dinner to Editor T. Thomas Fortune is talked of. Lady school teachers do sometimes get married and resign. Miss Lillie M. Truait, of Alexandria, is now Mrs. R. N. Mansfield. Mrs. W. E. Martin, 1187 O street, northeast, is on the sick list. Editor E. E. Cooper will entertain the Pen and Pencil Club at an early day. "Drunkenness can be cured," see Dr. Saunders & Co's ad in another column. Misses West and Woodson of the Delaware schools left for home last Saturday morning. Mr. P. J. Bacon, attorney at law, is also a notary public. His residence is 327 3rd street, southwest. Dr. Robert Reyburn has succeeded the late Dr. Thomas B. Hood as dean of Howard Medical College. Mr. J M. Acty, of San Francisco, Cal., has been visiting relatives and friends in town for a few days. Mrs. Robert A. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ada Dodson of 308 9th street, southeast. No candidate for the position of teacher of cooking in the public schools was able to reach the required 75 per cent. Mr. Charles H. Wilson Jr. has been appointed foreman in the office of Mr. McKenzie Scott, the popular funeral director. Prof. Charles L. Marshall, principal of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute, Cambria, Va., was in the city a few days ago. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billiousness and constipation. H. Eugene Wilson of the local press is serving on the jury in Circuit Court No. 2. Mr. Wilson is a writer of talent and a poet of growing fame. Mr. Sidney Woodward rendered "Holy City" in magnificent style at the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion church last Sunday evening. The affair of June 1, "Pirates of Penzance" is the first attempt made by local talent to properly stage an opera. Give them your hearty support. With a chorus augmented by the Amphions, the Asbury choir and the pick of our local talent, the effort of June 1 should indeed be brilliant. Rev. J. Albert Johnson, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. church, and Prof. J. T. Layton are attending the A. M. E. Conference at Columbus Ohio. Family excursion to Notley Hall every Sunday during the season. Steam or River Queen leaves at 2.30, 5 and 6.80 p. m. from Clyde Line wharf N street s. w. Harrison Dingman, census supervisor for the District of Columbia is reported as having declared that he will not appoint a single colored enumerator on his force next month. The colored citizens are still contending for three out of the seven members on the proposed Board of Education, a colored superintendent and one of the three clerks to be appointed. Prof. J. B. Dudley's paper before gethel Literary Tuesday evening was a graphic recital of race conditions in North Carolina, and was commended for its conservatism and soundness of logic Miss Eva Bell of 100 L street n. w. has been invited to sing with a number of prominent singers from New Jersey, New York and elsewhere, in Philadelphia June 6th. These singers are the best in the country. Enon Baptist church will commence to build their new church soon. When completed it will be a great improvement to the southeast section of the city. Rev. J. I. Loving is entitled to great credit for the energetic work he is doing. COUNTRY AFRICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Miss Oceana Brooks, of Pierce Place, who has been seriously ill, is some what improved. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brooks feel very grateful for the kindly interest manifested in Miss Oceana's condition by hundreds of the young lady's friends. Mr. Enoch Furr a popular New Yorker was in town a few days last week shaking hands with his legion of friends. Mr. Furr has served at Pequot House New London, Conn., for a long period and for the past five years has held the position as head bellman. The Deanewood Park Co., will complete its new park about May 10th. The park is located in a fine neighborhood and is convenient to the public. It bids fair to be a popular resort Cars stop at the gates just beyond the Bening race track. All cars transfer except the Capital Traction Company. The Anna Murray Douglass Union gave its first grand social and literary re union at the residence of Mrs. Rosetta Douglass Sprague, 1523 15th street, n. w., last Thursday evening. The program was carefully selected. Among the speakers were Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Rosetta Lawson Lawson and Mrs. R. D. Sprague. The Teachers' Benefit and Annuity Association gave a "Po' Fokes' Partie" at Carroll Hall, G st., between 9th and 10th, n. w., Friday May 18, at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of the Annuity Fund. First class orchestra, dancing and refreshments. Miss Emma Merritt is president, Miss A. V. Thompkins is chairman. The affair was a big success. Miss Essie Brown spent her Easter holidays of ten days as the guest of Miss Irene Payne who is teaching at Malcolm. She was the recipient of much social attention. Both young ladies have gained a host of friends at Malcolm, who expect them to spend their Summer vacation there. Mr. Turner Jackson, who has been one of J. T. Johnson's most efficient tonsorialists at 14th and P streets, northwest, was appointed May 11th to a satisfactory position in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mr. Jackson was for three years a corporal in Troop A 10th Cavalry, fought in the Spanish-American War and was honorably discharged. His is a deserved appointment. Dr. J. E. Rankin, at the medical commencement Tuesday evening presented a convincing refutation of the arguments set forth by Charles Dudley Warner. Dr. Rankin riddled Mr. Warner's pessimistic conclusions by showing in a strong light the remarkable benefits that the higher learning and Christianity had brought to the Negro race. No one knows this better than does Howard University's president. A Pastor "Suited." The good people of John Wesley Zion church in this city, on May 5th, presented the able and progressive Rev. W. A. M. Cypress, its pastor, with a fine $35 suit of clothes. Mrs. Johnson, who resides at the corner of L and 20th sts., n. w., was an active factor in the project. Appropriate addresses were made by the pastor and his stewards. The commencement exercises of the Virginia Union University of Richmond, Va., were held in Coburn Hall, Richmond, Va., May 17th and 18th. On this occasion the buildings for the university will be dedicated and memorial services held for the late Dr. Corey, president of the Richmond Theological Seminary. The program for commencement week was a most interesting one. Among the speakers were Prof. H. B. Frissell, Hampton, Va., Prof. Keliey Miller, Howard University and Prof. W. B. B DuBois, Atlanta University. What White Men Think of Us. It is necessary for the race to understand what Southern white men think of us and what they propose as a solution of the race question. THE NEW YORK AGE of Thursday, May 17, contained a full report of the Montgomery conference, filling two pages, including opinions of the New York daily papers, articles by John E. Miiholland, Booker T. Washington, Judson W. Lyons, P. B. S. Pinchback and others. Single copies can be obtained by sending 5 cents to THE AGE, 4 Cedar street, New York. Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocle, etc. and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. "DearSir:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and after a few days use can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. I HAVE a very careful test of Ox Marrow among found it a most excellent thing to make the straight. Kindly express at once. Fri Yours truly, J. M. Agricultural Biology, Orangeburg, S. C. If your dealer cannot in the Original Ozonized send us 50c, and we address Dept. E. THE OZ 76 Wabash Avenue, C 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 Gisceros, and the Curar Women Cavailor.—The Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence! unbar—"Eddie" sat outwitted the diplomacy 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 Readies to and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters nita, and a brief sketch of the Philippines and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Mika, 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. at the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Mittigo.—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- ley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, nuclear Women Cavailor.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Lunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's new and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half heiser, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American MAGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Ma- Philippines and their civilization. General Nelson A. Mills, the Major General in com- omy, 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 Ocisceros, and the Cuban Women Cavaliers.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Foet, Paul Lawrence Lunbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitte the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who treats Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half to one and line engravings of solider, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with a FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy E. A. JOHN Corner West and Lenoir Streets, CHARLES FISCHER, for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON seets, Raleigh, North Carolina. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets. Raleigh, North Carolina. ```markdown ``` SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. C. --- Protect yourself in Case of Sickness Accident or Death by Insuring in The Capital City BENEFIT SOCIETY Of Washington, D. C. Incorporated September 27, 1887, under the laws of the District of Columbia. DIRECTORS: Anson S. Taylor, Pres. 1213 F St. N. W. Justice of the Peace and Comm'r of Deeds Samuel H. Walker, V. Pres. and Sec'y 458 La. Ave., dealer in Real Estate. B. B. Whalen, 458 La. Ave John N. Walker, . 458 La. Ave Home Office: 458 Louisiana Avenue Rooms 11 and 12. WASHINGTON, D.C. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. a very careful test of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow among our colored students and found it a most excellent hair tonic. It is just the thing to make the hair soft, yielding and straight. Kindly send me two bottles per express at once. Find enclosed Postal Order. Yours truly, J. M. Hoffman, Professor of Agricultural Biology, State A. & M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. If your dealer cannot supply you with the genuine Original Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) send us $50c, and we will ship you a bottle. Address Dept. E, THE OZONIZED OX MARROWCO, 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. THE X RAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE 317 6TH ST. N. W. | 494 LA. AVE. N. W WASHINGTON, D. C. X RAY IN USE FOR EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS. Treat all diseases of the Nose, Threat, and Lungs, Heart, Nerves, Brain B.ood, Skin, Stomach, Kidneys and Bladder, Sternal Weakness, and all Special Diseases of man woman; Stricture, Varicocele, and Hydrocele cured. Syphilis (any stage) cured for life with out mercury or potash. CONSULTATION AND ADVICE FREE. Daily Office Hours: From 10 to 1 and 8 to 6. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday till 8 p. m. I HAVE MADE OLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.U. HE SCF iia ¢° a tee I a y en PROF, LAWSON INDORSED, the Well-Known Race Leader is Pledged the Active Support of a Highly Active Organization, The committee appointed by the Sec ond Baptist Lyceum to draft resolutions for member ef the Renoel Board to be actively pushed by the Lyceum as its candidate, made the following report, which was onanimously adopted by an audience numbering fully five hundred: WHEREAS: lt has become necessary for the Negro Lo use his best efforts to secure representation im éverybody whic bas te do with the public inter este and Wuemeas: According to the present arrangement of the school beard for the Distriet of Cotumbia that three colored men be appointed on that board, be it tnerefore ResoLveD: That the Second Baptist Lyceum seeks te Dave piaced upon that poard one representative of tas bedy; and be it further RESOLVED: That, owing to his long service and mis sterling worte in this community, his integrity and learning, bis love of race and earnest work for the pelterment of eur condition, Prof. Jesse Lawson, who was for a number of years tne president of this Lyceum, be recom- mended for said office, and tbat we use all honorable means to secure his appoiniment, Respectfully submitted, Wiliam T. MeKinney, Miss Louise Robinson, Alexander L. Manly. The following committee was ap point- ed to visit the President in the interes! o! Prot. Lawsen: W. T. MeKinney, A- L. Manly, ©. L Marshall, W. 0. Payne, Uongressman Geo. H. White, R. E, ‘Toomey and S. E, Lacy. Prof. Lawson is also indorsed by Senator John Kean, Uongressman Londenslager, and the entire New Jersey delegation. He would ve a valuable man on the Board of Ed- coation, Helping the Afro-Americam Counell, The entertainment recently held at the residence of Mis. M. EH. Martin under the auspicea of the following named ladies; Mrs. M. E. Martin, Misses J. B. Morris, M. L. Crawtord, Lillle Boles and Louise Morris netted tae sum of ten doliars for the Nations! Counce This money is te swell the fund collected for the testing of the valiaity of the Louisiana Constitution before the Supreme Courtof the United States. The committee in charge of the work feel grateful to these ledies for their noble undertaking, and hope that others will follow their good example. The service of Ascension under the auspices of the Gethsemane Command- ery No, 3 Knights Templar will be beid at the 15th Street Preebytrriap ehuren May 24h, The sermon will be preached by Rev, Sir Knight C. W. Lane, pastor of Israel C. M. E. church. This will be foltowed with a solo vy Sir Knight J. I. Layton. There will be special music by the choir. The Sir Knights wili meet at the hall at six o’elock and go tothe church ina body. ae The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the finest ice cream in the city. ——————_ RHEUMATISM—CATARRH, ARE BLOOD DISEASES—CURED BY B, B, B. Bottle Frec to Sufferers. it is the deep seated, obstinate cases of Catarrhand Rheumatism that B. B. 5. (Botanie Blood Baim) cures, It mat- ters not what other treatments, doctors, prays, liniments, medicated air, blood purifiers have failed to do, B. B. 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Through his perfect know’ ‘ chemistry he exa impart to you a seeret tha will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice bas often been ee oe ao eer — the se- curing of 5 an marriages and aul yeur wishes, in love ethics he never falls, He has the sesret of winning the affections of the orremie BOK, itis eurse of Spiritualism that in all large =. oe are a class a Bae wo- men w! wers 103 possess. They have neither give, mor ret erences. Surely the coiored people are not so wanting im sense as to throw time and morey away on sueh. Dr. Shea refers to the Hen. Charles Miuer, ae 281 AL jantic avenue; the Hon. William more, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder. South Brookiyn. All have ksown him tor the past ten years. He gives a tree test of his power toall, The doctor has practiced five years in New — Louis, Memphis and Louisville, uw) nds thorougbiy the diseases, — or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLHASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brok lyn, Angust, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify + 1 came to New York trom Alba my. 1 San 5 eee Se 8 srmnge Oy. OSS OF verk and out of money. | no luek in eee 1 undertook. What to do I did netimeow. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. 1did. Hetold me the cause ot my troubles; he took me in and treated me asa brother. Through him 1 gota good position —— week, I ae = to otb- ers, suey, my money me ZO re meee ee Oe i met Dr, shea would advise all bad luek, sick or in trouble to go to him at once, Sincerely, Albert Ayers, W87 Atiantic Avenue. I STRAIGHTE? MAGIC ox Ly ha 8 ; ene Ra Lees Gas eae a pss ia es ss ee “See ‘ BRTORE usta." saree UsING, guaranteed perfectly rmiess, s& ment enna hair ee in the world, to make kinky, harsh aud stubborn hat grow jong, straight, soft, pflable and glossy. y restores color, aud grows hair on bald isar thin places. 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He is home now, came back like = the dead. | aiso Wish to say that this { lost $256. 1 am _® poor woman ane 1 was almost insane. I went te br, Shea and he Pere yd papery wee and te intensej oy I find itashe taid me, I God there is a man =e = our that can help people s: them what to fe ain Flaindetd, K's South eld, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYR—MINISYER'S STATEMENT 1 Mah cea en lcehio ion Gene Was sick and in trouble for a long ie Brown, 87 Gay street. No one eed ua derstand ber case, Bhe hed severas but none of thera seemed te know ‘whet was the matter, None could do gig me was = duty as her paster to see her. ring. of the wondertul werk soneee Dr, Shea the last few years, | 1 would call and see him myself. | found a sympainetic gentioman, He gare me @ vondertul test of his powers, told me te nim a lock o. —— badr, whieh I did ner daughter. He weld at ones what was Taster, and ia s nett eee caeed ea oeaee and wi er family had bean ender a cloud. Now all is ebempee anes weil and prosperous. | cmm traly and recommend Dr. Shea, to all tage im or distress of any kiud. Rev, Willtam Jo! Son, pastor Lebanon church, Brovkiyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above, DR SHEA nas been earetully educated in Pe thie and Elestrie Eehools of Medietne, success wonderful ouming Sbeumatism, Asthma, Sore Soe a Conséipation, Tape To lied: Cater! ropsy, Pies, Nerveus Debtlity Beart ihseases, ‘Con: a, Kdsenses of Women and Oblidren, Pits, Kidney Unease, and strange mysterious diseases whish oth- ers don’t understand, All diseases, ne mutter what thay be. Hoting hut honerahie trem ment, He can and honestly tell you you can be cured. Lege omedien ond new sucess. Has am ample ex 8 pabite bosptial and private sunken: me tr- jing with human life, Cah stence. Do net deiay. Vipiomas hang in parlers. Is ro 4 istered physician. 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OZONO, as compared with other hair remedies, stands as high as the mountain peak, fair as the lily, and glorious as the sun. OZONO is King. The price is 50c. a box. It requires about four boxes to complete the treatment. Write to us at once, enclosing the small sum of ONE DOLLAR, and we will immediately forward to you four large boxes of OZONO. We will also send you one large bottle of ELECTRIC SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens the blackest skin, making it several shades lighter. Now, there is much fraud practiced with face bleaches. Understand, we do not advertise this bleach to make one white. God alone can accomplish this, and it would be miraculous. Unpin your faith from frauds. We assert that our Refiner will soften rough skin and brighten black skin, but it can do no more. Take our advice; don't fool with any bleach that is advertised to make you white; it is more apt to poison you. We will also include one fancy jar of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, which is a sure remedy for all Skin Eruptions, Pimples, Black Heads, Liver Spots, and all Skin Diseases. It will remove Wrinkles, Scars, Facial Blemishes, and will positively take out Small-Pox Pits. This is saying a great deal, but it is true. It makes the old look young and the young look younger. And, lastly, to proove our liberality, we will add a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR. This remedy removes all smells and odors arising from the human body. Its uses are too numerous to mention. Full directions go with all goods. This grand aggregation is worth $3.50. Send $1.00, mention the name of this paper, and you will get the goods at once. We ship all orders same day goods are received. We wish to state that we are a thoroughly reliable firm, having many thousand dollars in our business. We refer to the editor of this paper, or to any business house in Richmond. Our remedies and our business is founded on the altar of truth. Write your name and address plainly. OZONO IS GUARANTEED. BEFORE AFTER A preparation prepared solely and injurious nostrums, but a delicately pearl OZONO straightens knotty, nappy, kinked, vidually straightens, without any outside the hair to grow long and straight, soft Tetter, Scurf, and Eczema. Itch cannot in the babbling brook. Cleanliness is needful, or itch, or eczema, it is doubtless you invisible to the naked eye, but which are stop this—a duty you owe to yourself, and straighten and beautify the hair, make mountain peak, fair as the lily, and glorify. Write to us at once, enclosing the same large bottle of ELECTRIC SKIN much fraud practiced with face bleaches. Lous. Unpin your faith from frauds. We with any bleach that is advertised to make sure remedy for all Skin Eruptions, Pimp take out Small-Pox Pits. This is saying we will add a one-pint package of ANT Full directions go with all goods. This ship all orders same day goods are receive. We wish to state that we are a thorough house in Richmond. Our remedies and o OZONO IS GUAR City Paragraphs. Second Baptist Lyceum closes tomorrow. St. Luke's picnic is scheduled for June 81st. Postponed elections seem to be the latest fad. Mrs. Ida D. Bailey, of 1713 T street, is on the sick list. La grpe. Commissioner Macfarland now has charge of the District schools. Mr. George Cedrics has successfully passed the census examination. Mrs. O M. Waller and children are visiting Dr. P. A. Ray in Brooklyn. Hear Booker T. Washington Tuesday night at Metropolitan church, M street. Mrs. Belle Parker Toland, of Jersey City, is the guest of Mrs. G. W. Jackson. Bethel Literary will print Prof. J. B. Dudley's practical address in pamphlet form. The sewing class connected with University Park Temple will hold graduating exercises May 30th. The annual commencement of the Howard Law School will be held at First Congregational church, May 28. It is understood that Col. M. M. Holland has been assigned to an important station in the postal service of Porto Rico. Messrs. Charles E. Hall, D. D. Moore and W. L. Hawkins are among the recent promotions at the Census Office. The annual drill of the High School cadets and the High School commencement will be the stellar events of the near future. The Amphions and Aeolians will be the musical "cards" at the Booker Washington meeting, Metropolitan church, Tuesday evening. Mrs. M. E. Martin, of 1137 C street, northwest, is seriously ill. Three painful operations at Garfield Memorial Hospital were necessary to afford relief. --- THE COLORD AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. D. OZONO! King of Hair Dressings. OUR GRAND OFFER. Lieut. R. E S. Toomey and his interesting family have taken the house, No. 835 Spruce street, northwest, formerly occupied by the Hamers. Miss Lula A. Hamer remains. 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