The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 10. IN DEFENSE OF HIS RACE IN DEFENSE OF HIS RACE Rev. C. T. Walker Replies to Adverse Criticism—Cockran and Frank.Scored— An Enthusiastic Meeting Which Crowded Carnegie Hall to the Doors. New York, N. Y., Special-To an audience that crowded into every seat and aisle of the main floor, the stage, and the balconies of Carnegie Hall last Sunday night the Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, pastor of the Mount Olivet Baptist church, spoke in defense of his race and in reply to W. Burke Cockran and other speakers at the recent Montgomery conference and to the Rev. Henry Frank, who assailed the Negro race at Carnegie Hall a week ago. The majority of those present were colored people and the words of the speaker incited them to a frenzy of approval at times. There were loud murmurings of "Hear!" and "Yes!," When the enemies of the race were denounced a wave of sympathetic anger swept through the hall. With fine sarcasm Dr. Walker asked that every one join in singing "America." "The colored man has a right to sing 'America,'" he said, "and I want you to feel perfectly at home when you do so." A burst of responsive laughter came from the audience. A prayer was said by the Rev. W. L. Taylor of Richmond, Va., who is President of the True Reformers bank. Dr. Walker in the beginning likened the case of the Negro in his appeal for deliverance from oppression to the people of the Apostile Paul in their supplication to Caesar. Continuing, Dr. Walker said: 'It is my desire on this occasion to speak to you of a race greatly misrepresented, despised, oppressed, and hated. I appear for a people born in tribulation and disciplined in slavery; opposed and persecuted by some of the brightest minds, and defended by some of the ablest. From this hall last Sabbath the news went out to the world that the Rev. Henry Frank in preaching the Gospel of the lowly Nasarene, stated that the Negro should again be reduced to slavery. Among other slanders he said that the free Negro often becomes a brutal beast, more dangerous to a community than a wild bull. At the recent Montgomery Conference the very people the delegates met to discuss were excluded and many unfavorable things were said of them. Mr. Cockran in his speech declared that the Fifteenth Amendment was a dead letter in the South because the people in the southera states had made up their minds not to submit to it. THE NEGRO A PATRIOT. I declare that the Negro is a member of the body politic. The colored man is the American of Americans; he has WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1900. J. C. been here almost as long as any one else. Our emancipation did not make us men; the amendment to the Constitution gave us constitutional liberty. God made us men long before men made us citizens. Christ owed a debt of gratitude to the African, for it was Africa that gave him shelter in his babyhood, and it was an African who bore the cross to Calvary. The hand that signed the emancipation proclamation was guided by the bruised and pierced hand of Christ. St. Luke's Prosperity. The St. Luke's P. E. church is enjoying a season of unexampled prosperity, spiritually and financially. Rev. O. M. Waller, the energetic young rector and unquestionably the foremost theologian of his denomination in this country among Afro Americans, has broken all records in debt-paying and increase of membership. He is ably assisted by Mr. R. W. Thompkins, who The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, under which the colored man acquired the right to vote, was placed there after the Nation had been baptized in blood, and it would require a second baptism of blood to remove it." A tumult of approbation followed this declaration, lasting ten minutes. "This citizenship is due the Negro," continued the speaker, "as a reward of meritorious service on the battlefield in defense of the American Republic, which did not regard him as a citizen." Dr. Walker reviewed the patriotism of the Negro from the time of the Boston massacle to the war with Spain. In speaking of the progress of the Negro, he said that the Negro has made pro- (Continued on ninth page.) The St. Luke's P. E. church is enjoying a season of unexampled prosperity, spiritually and financially. Rev. O. M. Waller, the energetic young rector and unquestionably the foremost theologian of his denomination in this country among Afro Americans, has broken all records in debt-paying and increase of membership. He is ably assisted by Mr. R. W. Thompkins, who has no equal here as a choir master; Mr. H. P. Slaughter in charge of the Sabbath school; Mr. F. L. Cardozo at the head of the Men's Guild; Mrs. Anna E. Cole in charge of the Woman's Guild, and many other faithful workers. St. Luke's and Rector Waller are to be mutually congratulated. Mr. White in the South. Hon. George H. White is firing along the commencement line in the South. He has appeared before the Greensboro A. and M. College in North Carolina, the Georgia Normal and Industrial College near Savannah, Georgia, the A. and M. College at Normal, Ala. and other important educational institutions. At every point he was warmly received, and his sound logic and magnetic elequence stirred anew the ambition of many an Afro-American youth. St. Luke's Prosperity. PRICE FIVE CENTS NEGROES IN COMIC OPERA Visitor to Washington Astonished at the Excellence with which "The Pirates of Penzance" was Played—A Large and Enthusiastic Audience. Special to The New York Times. Washington, June 9.—"I don't know as much about the capacity of the colored race for self improvement," remarked a stranger in Washington, "as some newspaper editors do, and perhaps I have not as complete opinions on that subject as I ought to have. But I have just had an experience which might be of interest to some of the people who have opinions. "The theatres are mostly closed in Washington, and it is hard for the stranger within the gates who wants to do something with his evenings. On Friday I saw an advertisement that a company of colored amateurs were going to produce Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, 'The Pirates of Penzance.' I don't usually patronize amateur performance; on the contrary, I avoid them. But the theatres were closed, and it struck me that this might be a novelty, so I went. "There were plenty of white people there, and probably some of them came in with the expectation of having the Gilbertian humor helped out with unconscious humor by the performers. If so, those who came to grin remained to applaud, to grow wildly enthusiastic. "It was not an amateur dramatic society. It was a gathering of young ladies and gentlemen, most of them belonging to a musical society. They were evidently of the highest class of colored people—men and women of refinement and education. Probably few of them were theatregoers, since people of their race are not welcomed at most of the Washington theatres. "The performance they gave was a revelation. I mean it was a revelation of how comis opera ought to be played I don't propose to insult it by saying that it was the best amateur performance I ever saw, though that is true. The chorus was the best chorus I have ever seen on either the amateur or professional stage. Either it was wonderfully trained, or it was full of natural genius—perhaps both. The sticks of wood that serve in the cheruses of so many productions were notably absent. Every member of the chorus was an actor. He or she was not there as a wallflower, but to act according to (Continued on ninth page.) Lunnin hero MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL, Whose Eloquent Address at the Commencement Exercises of the A. and M. College at Greensboro, N. C., Created Such Great Enthusiasm. "THE BRIGHT SIDE." Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Discusses the Bright Side of the Race Problem at the Commencement of the A. and M. College for the Colored Race. plause as she came to the front of platform with a small bit of paper her hand. Doubtless many though did the writer, that upon this plause had the outline of the very rem Greensboro, N. C., Special—The recent commencement of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the colored race, which was concluded Thursday evening May 24th, with an address by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, D.C. was the most notable and successful in the history of this rapidly growing, very successful and popular institution. The exercises which make up the college program conducted by the students were of a very high and commendable order. The execution of the programs for the different days was a treat which large and appreciative audiences drank in most heartily It remaind, however, for the closing address to reason the very senith of praise and applause. Although Mrs. Terrell's name is one of the best known among the women of the race through out this country, few of our people in the South have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing her rare ability as an orator and race leader by hearing her words and views. Through the thoughtfulness of President J. B. Dudley, A. M., of the A. and M. College opportunity was given thh many citizens of Greensboro and visitors to the commencement of the above named institution on the 4th ult. After a brief program had been rendered, President Dudley came forward and began his introduction of the popular and highly cultured speaker by remarking: "It has been said by some one that man will never go wrong if he hears and heeds the counsel of a good woman. It is my privilege and great pleasure to present to this audience at this hour one of the foremost women of this country. MRS. TERRELL INTRODUCED. When President Dudley had taken his seat, Mrs. Terrell arose and was greeted with a round of hearty ap THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. plause as she came to the front of the platform with a small bit of paper in her hand. Doubtless many thought, as did the writer, that upon this paper she had the outline of the very remarkable and comprehensive address which she delivered. If she had jotted down notes she made no use of them. She laid the paper by, and stood to the left side of the desk and proceeded to deliver one of the ablest and most effective addresses I have ever heard from any speaker regardless of sex or race. She discussed "Bright Side of the Race Problem." In order to show her views as to the bright side, she first presented facts logically stated and forcefully substantiated that there were two sides to the so-called race problem. Her presentation of the two sides was so convincing that the most rabid pessimist and philosopher of race depravity and final annihilation could not fail to see the strength and soundness of her position. Without disguising or condoning any of the faults and shortcomings of the Negro, only as she showed the anteceding causes which produced the conditions and unfavorable traits, she considered the dark side in a brief, but timely and pertinent summary of this phase of the problem. Having evidenced the fact that she was not blind nor unmindful of the Negro's faults and the causes thereof both as they relate to himself and others. She then plunged into the discussion of the bright side of the problem. The contrast was presented in a manner so logical and her thoughts were expressed in language so chaste and diction so pure that the audience was held as if by a magic wand for one hour to the minute. Mrs. Terrell is a lady of prepossessing personality, commanding appearance, pretty face, pleasing countenance and broad culture gained in the best schools of America and Europe. Her great sympathy and love for humanity in general and her special and intense interest in the elevation of the race with which she is identified, as evidenced by her faithful and self- sacrificing labors in different spheres of work where she has endeavored to and largely succeeded in benefitting the race, particularly the women of the race has justly won for her the high esteem and good will of all who know her. Her visit and address to the students and friends of the A. and M. College only served to increase her list of admirers and the people who heard her understand her great worth and work as a race leader and reformer. In her audience were presidents and professors of leading southern institutions, colored and white, professional men and women and some of the best citizens of the state besides a few from other states. The verdict from one and all was that she delivered a masterful address and presented the cause of the Negro in a manner to inspire him and win for his cause new and more earnest friends. She made fitting reference to the good work which has been and is being done in the South by the white friends of the Negro in providing schools and furnishing employment for him. She appealed to these friends to continue this good work and thus prepare the Negro to be what he is capable of being a useful, intelligent and helpful citizen to the community in which he lives. She urged the youths of the race enjoying the benefits thus vouchsafed through the aid and good will of the whites to prove them worthy of these favors both as students, making good use of their school opportunities and as citizens by proving themselves the better and more useful for having enjoyed such benefits. Her appeal for fair play, equal opportunity and unhampered exercise of every God given and constitutional right for the Negro which is or shall be vouchsafed to any other man under similar conditions and circumstances was so forceful and eloquent that she seemed for the moment transfigured and swallowed up with enthusiasm. Graceful in demeanor, pleasing in address, logically forceful in argument and diplomatic in presenting her strong and sometimes cutting points against those of both races who undertake to underestimate and limit the Negro to his capabilities and possibilities, She was able to win and hold her audience from start to finish. The congratulations from colored and white were as numerous and fulsome as they were deserving. I feel safe in stating that no speaker ever came to North Carolina and won a warmest place in the hearts of a cultured audience than did Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the great leader and head of the National Council of Colored Women of America. (BISHOP) G. W. CLINTON. DISFRANCHISEMENT OUT OF THE QUESTION, When Mr. Bourke Cockran spoke for the disfranchisement of the Negro yesterday at Montgomery, he followed the lead of his own State. New York rescinded its ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment a few months after its passage. But the Amendment, ratified by thirty States, has now been in force thirty years. To repeal it on the grounds suggested by Mr. Cockran would be impossible. To repeal it in any way would be an act of retrogression, at variance with the progress and civilization of earth's greatest nation. There are bad Negroes—irredeemable Negroes—in the South and in the North. But if that fact is to be used as an argument for destroying citizenship, we need not leave New York City to find a chance for its sweeping application to a horde of "poor whites." And if it is claimed that the Negro has not progressed according to the measure of his freedom, there are a few statistics handy to refute the claim. The black man is able thus to sum up his accomplishments since his emancipation: He has reduced his illiteracy 45 per cent. He has written 300 books. He has 200 newspapers issued regularly each week. He has accumulated school property to the value of $12 000,000. He owns church property worth $87,000,000. He owns 137,000 farms and homes, worth $725 000,000. He has personal property to the value of $165,000,000, and has raised $10,000,000, for his own education. His per capita possession amounts to $79.50. To propose that the nation shall step backwards in the face of such a steping forward is a curious way to argue the superiority of the dominant white man. Mr. Cookran is on the wrong color line.—New York World. J. S. Koence is now giving his full time to the direction of the famous Deimo Koonce cafe in the Odd Fellows' Hall Building. Mr. Koonce has the finest banquet hall in this section of the country for the accommodation of Afro Americans. ```markdown ``` The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT. LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving' Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Commcement Exercises at Mr. Washington's Famous School-A Magnificent Showing of the Year's Work Editor Scott's Eloquent Speech and a Representative Throng of Visitors. Tuskegee, Alabama, Special—The commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute began Sunday, May 27th, at which time the commencement sermon was preached by Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, Atlanta, Ga., and closed Thursday, May 31st with commencement address by Rev. I. B. Scott, D. D., editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. Many persons, some 2000 or more, visited the institute during the week to be present at the various exercises. Monday evening the Phelps Hall Bible Training School exercises were held at which time the address was delivered by Rev. J. E. Smith, of Chattanooga, Tenn. On Tuesday evening the fifth oratorical contest for the Trinity Church, Boston prize, took place. This is one of the greatest events of commencement week and yearly it grows in interest and power as the school's standard of scholarship is raised. The wisdom of Dr. Donald in establishing this prize is clearly seen. Six young men spoke, three from the graduating class and three from the incoming senior class. On Wednesday evening the exercises of the Industrial and Agricultural departments were held. The platform of the large chapel was filled with most beautiful and interesting articles from the various departments. The agricultural department showed a splendid lot of vegetables, shocks of rye, oats and wheet, with a case of snow white honey in one pound sections. The dairy showed beautiful balls of butter, bottles of milk and cream and a number of cheese. The machine shop had an engine and castings, the blacksmith shop beautiful forge work, tinware from the tin shop, harness, shoes, suits for men and women and a fine buggy, representing the various departments. These, however, were not all the exhibits made by the industrial and agricultural departments. The exhibit room of the recently dedicated Slater Armstrong Memorial Trades Building was thrown open to visitors on commencement day and in it were found every imaginable article from the 23 industrial departments of the school. The beautiful wagons and buggies and especially the beautiful trap made by five senior boys, won everybody's admiration. The painting, upholstery and everything about the trap were so perfect that many could not believe it was not made by experts. The beautiful furniture was very fine indeed and much credit is due the instructors and boys for the drawing and construction of the various articles. The agricultural display won the admiration of all. The quality and yield of wheat interested every one and no finer and plumper berry was ever seen in the Dakotas. Cows, calves, hogs, horses and sheep were brought together in a large pen so that all could see them. All the stock is of fine quality, the horses, cows, hogs and sheep being of especially fine breeds. The year has been one of the most successful in the history of the school. The additions and improvements during the year have been varied and substantial. The Slater Armstrong Memorial Trades Building to which ref THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. erence has been made, has been completed. Huntington Hall, a dormitory for girls, will be ready for occupancy next year. Work on the Girl's Industrial Building, dairy barn, dairy house, and hennery is proceeding satisfactorily The enrollment this year has reached 1231; 872 boys, 389 girls. Twenty-even states, 2 territories, Cuba, Porto Rico, Barbadoes, Jamaica and Africa have been represented. The raising of the course of study has cut down the number of graduates from 64 last year to 47 this year. Twenty-nine have received trade certificates this year and 18 of them are members of the senior class. A number has already received them in other years. Most of the others will remain to finish the normal course. Five graduates in agriculture, 4 in lau dering, 3 each in cooking and nurse training, 2 each in haeness making, brick making and brickmasonry, and 1 each from the machine, wheelwright, blacksmith and carpenter shops, one each in housekeeping, dressmaking and millinery. The graduates from the academic course number 36, 27 boys and 9 girls. The report of Principal Washington to the Board of Trustees showed that the receipts for the year have been $197,630. Of this amount $94,490 08 has been spent for the current expenses of the institution, $29,855 71 have been paid on last year's deficit, $22, 916 80 for building and improvements, and $47,407.10 towards the endowment fund. The students paid in labor toward their expenses $63,102 93. This is a splendid showing and one of which the race will be proud we are sure. All of the exercises were well attended, and on commencement day excursions from Montgomery and many other nearby places brought crowds hear to the address of Dr. Scott. It was a splendid effort in every way. This strong man of the race proved his right to the great respect which he has won wherever he has been. He simply captivated his audience with the eloquent address which was delivered Principal Washington is in every way encouraged in consequence of the success of the year's work. S. JAY ESS. HOTEL MEN MEET. Prominent Headwaiters Hold a Big Convention and are Entertained by the Monongahelans. Pittsburg, Pa., Special—The National Association of Head and Second Waiters convention met here on Monday at the Bethel A. M. E. church with a very large attendance. The welcome address to the city was delivered by Mayor W. J. Deihl. The opening address was delivered by J. L. Thomas of Harrisburg, responded to by W. A. Locke of Cairo, Ill. The morning session was devoted to seating of the delegates and hearing the roports of the officers. The secretary's report showed that the membership had increased from 100 to 225 since their first convention which was held at Chicago in 1899. Monday evening the delegates were entertained by the members of the Epworth League of the Warren M. E church. The second day's session was more interesting and the number of delegates in the convention was increased by the arrival of a large delegation from the West. The important questions before the convention on Tuesday was the establishing of a home for aged waiters and a school for waiters where the art of waiting FOUND AT LAST The Magnetic Comb. BEFORE USING. Hair Disease Germ Under Microscope. AFTER USING POSITIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty,'Knappy, Kinky hair. Electricity is life. This Comb in connection with Electrical Hair Restorative, the great hair grower. Causes the hair to grow long and straight. 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Gains, of Rockford, Ill., corresponding secretary E. T. Montgomery, of Chicago, recording secretary, and Charles H. McCavd, of Pittsburg, treasurer. A short session of the convention was held Wednesday morning and Columbus, Ohio was decided on for the next convention, after which the convention adjourned. Wednesday afternoon the delegates visited the different hotels and attended the memorial exercises at the Lincoln memorial cemetery, the only cemetery owned by colored men in this part of the state, and Wednesday evening they were tendered a banquet at Turner Hall, Allegheny City, which was one of the finest of its kind ever given in this city. Covers were laid for 150 couples, and after the banquet the tables were cleared and the hall made ready for dancing which lasted up to an early hour. Thursday morning the delegates left the city for their home much pleased with the hospitalities shown them by the Pittsburg people. J. A. R. L. NOTICE! REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS 1210 U STREET, N. W. The only colored architects in the city, since the death of C. S. T. Brent. Architects for churches and chapels anywhere in the United States. Lawyers E. M. Hewlett and W. C. Martin were speakers at the Epworth League entertainment in Alexandria two Sundays ago. They spoke to a large and select audience and won golden opinions from their hearers. These men are prominent members of the Washington bar and can always be related on to give a good account of themselves. The Sidney Woodward concert promises to draw a fashionable crowd out next Monday evening, June 11th, at the Shiloh Baptist church. With such drawing cards as Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar the poet, Mrs. Lula Joy Brooks Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, Prof. J. T. Layton, assisted by a chorus of sixty voices nothing but a first class entertainment is assured. This is Mr. Winston Payne's first attempt at giving a concert, although he has participated in nearly every prominent musical entertainment that has been given in the city for years. I buy all my cream and water ices from the popular Delmo Koonce Cafe. COME & JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Publishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufact- OBJECT—Buy and borrow of ourselves. All kinds of societies and clubs can join. NO PASSWORDS, GRIPS or SIGNS. Agents and organizers wanted. alary, commission and territory given THIS ASSOCIATION buys properties for members and gives long time to pay for it. Saves them 10 to 25 per cent. on house rent, fuel, provissions and dry goods bill. Loans them money when in need at small interest. Gives them $2 to $10 week when sick (women paid for all complaints). Furnishes doctor and medicine free. Gives $30 to $450 at death; also $100 to $500 if living 10 years. Secures all kinds of EMPLOYMENT for them FREE at any place. Incorporated 1895. Organized since then 384 branches and purchased over $50,000 worth of real estate. Mention this paper. Dr. E. PARKER READ, Founder and Pres. Miss J. PARKER SHIELDS, Secretary. Rev. ALEXANDER H. NEWTON, Treasurer. LAWYER M. LUTHER NICHOLAS, Solicitor. A B The Rote-Song Recital. The Rote-Song Recital by pupils of the public schools at the High School Anditorium last Tuesday night was a thoroughly enjoyable, interesting and successful affair. Great credit is due Mrs. Alice Strange Davis, the Directress of Music in our schools, who had entire charge of the innovation, and her able assistants, Misses Lola Johnson, Marie James and Loney Haywood and Messrs. Grant and Layton, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Joseph Douglass and Miss Gregoria Frazier rendered several selections in a masterly manner. Notice—Meeting. The National Memorial Home Association will hold its last meeting for the season, at the Sojourner Truth Home, Vermont Avenue, northwest, Tuesday June 12th, 6:30 p.m. Miss M. R. Bowen chairman, E. M. Boston, supt. The summer course of Mme. Smallwood's Dressmaking Academy, 1518 Madison street, begins June 15th. Pupils can enter any time. Mrs. Kete Ross of 1602 L. northwest, left yesterday for Atlantic City. Gen. Robert Smalls, Collector of Customs at Beaufort, S. C., is in the city. He was accompanied by his little son, Willie. He will spend a few days in the city and will go to Philadelphia to remain until the National Republican Convention is over. While complaining a little, Gen. Smalls looks the picture of health and it seems that the last years of his life are being crowned with a golden harvest. His bill, which has been in Congress for many years, was recently passed by Congress, allows him quite a few thousand dollars. After the death of his son-in-law, Mr. J. S. Bampfield, who was postmaster at Beaufort, Gen. Smalls succeeded in having Mrs. Bampfield, his daughter, appointed postmistress. Woman's Day was observed Sunday, at Lanes Chapel, under the auspices of the Epworth League. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Miss Grace Campbell and Miss M. L. Jordan were among those who appeared and addressed the meeting. The funeral of Rev. B. J. Garrett, who for over half a century had been a consistent member of Ebenezer M. E. church, took place Sunday afternoon at 1:30, in the presence of an audience that filled the spacious church and crowded the sidewalk as well. Rev. John H. Griffin officiated, assisted by Revs. W. J. Howard, and R. Robinson a former pastor of the church. Aside from Eastern Star Lodge of Odd Fellows and Olive Branch Lodge of Samaritans, the Official Board, Class No. 1, and the Palm Leaf Organ Club of the church were in attendance at the obsequies, testifying by their presence and resolutions of condolence, the deep affection and esteem in which the deceased was held. While out for an evening don't forget to stop by the Delmo Koonce eate. OBITUARY. Mrs. Louvenia Russell, who for many years resided in this city, died at her home, Jonesboro, Tennessee, early Tuesday morning, after an illness of eighteen mouths duration. Mrs. Russell was well and favorably known here, having been employed as assistant in the library of the Bureau of American Ethnology. H r only family survivor is her daughter, Miss Ella M. Russell, who is her successor in the bureau library. MERE MENTION. SUM. A number of colored men have been appointed to places in the Census Office this week. Mr. William J. Chinn, the popular railroader, was in the city a few days this week. He is now running from Washington to Boston. Mr. James N. Vau B. Stith, a prominent young man of Baltimore, Md., was in the city Tuesday of this week While here he was the guest of Mr. Harry Williams. J. S. Koence is now giving his full time to the direction of the famous Delmo Koonce cafe in the Odd Fellows' Hall Building. Mr. Koonce has the finest banquet hall in this section of the country for the accomodation of Afro Americans. Hon. T. T. Altain left the city last Wednesday for Philadelphia where he will accept an important position as one of the custodians of Convention Hall where the great national republic can convention will be held. Miss Minnie A. Lucas the efficient clerk and expert type writer of the law office of Thomas L. Jones has received an appointment in the Recorder of Deeds Office. We wish her much success in her new field of duty. Mr. Charles E. Hall has been appointed assistant sergeant at arms at the Philadelphia Republican Convention. Mr. Hall is one of the popular Westerners who have "caught on" with Washingtonians and his success is well merited. uring, Employment and Contracting. CAPITAL $100,000. Shares $10 to $100, payable $1.00 monthly. Admission fee $1.00. C If interested in this Associationwrite to. Home Office, 514 South 12th street, Philadelphia Q HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE on which furnishes one with a magnifi: if which is a wide sheet of water giving ing or fishing. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes cent view for tea miles. At the base of which is a wide ample opportunity to those food of sailing or fishing. 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 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. from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn- strietly first class. The Bed Rooms areences. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. ITH, Snow Hill, N.J. 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. Madre's Park for the season. On the Bokington 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. Loudoun county is claimed by many to be the healthiest county in Virginia. An ideal summer home for the accommodation of city guests. Good food, cool rooms; plenty of shade; first class in every particular; city references; address Mrs Delia Howard at Wilburn P. O., above county, or Robt. Lockwood, "The Alban,y" 17th and H nw., city. There is g First Class Ice Cream CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. J. C. SMALLWOOD, Proprietor. Where our people are not refused, but are invited to sit and enjoy the best cream and cake with elegant service. No color line at 1618 7th St., nw., bet. Q and R Sts. An energetic colored woman who understands canvassing can secure permanent employment with good pav by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 Ost n.w. An active intelligent colored man who wants a good paying position can secure one if he means business. A well established Insurance and Beneficial Association desires just such a man to take charge of the work and the agents. A good position for the right man. Address "Insurance" or call at 459 C St. n.w., for further information. Boys if you want to get a run for your money just stop by the Delmo Koo nice cafe. REDUCED TO $1.00 BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE AFTER HAIR STRAIGHTENER. One LARGE JAR thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto 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, pimples and black-heads, smallpox pits, tan and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00, or send Post-Office Money 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. CRANE, --- --- THE MUSEUM Will open Friday. June 1. 1900. SUMMER RESORTS. ATLANTIC CITY. FITZGERALD'S AUDITORIUM Open all the year. Suitable for conventions receptions, balls, concerts and theatrical entertainments. Choice wines. Liquors and cigars. Attached the finest billiard room in the city. The Auditorium Cafe attached is strictly first class. Special attention given collation parties, weddings, receptiens, etc. B, G. Fitzgerald, proprietor, 30 and 32 North Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. THE NEW HOUSE DEBITY COTTAGE. 31 N. Ohio Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Excells any in the city. All modern improvements. Two squares from the Reading Railroad depot. Two squares from the beach. I kindly thank my old as well as new patrons for their liberal patronage and hope for a continuance of the same. Mrs. J F. Debtly, proprietress. THE HUB HOTEL CHOICE WINES. LIQUORS. 15 N. Illinois Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. MANHATTAN INN. 17 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. THOMAS COLE, Proprietor. Choice wines, Liquors and Cigars. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS HAKRIS' HOTEL GEORGE H HARRIS, PROPRIETOR, 1139 Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Meals Served at all Hours. 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. ALEXANDRIA. VA. THE ELITE-6248. Washington street; Alexandria, Va., Ice cream, confectionery, soda water and milk shakes, 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. CATLETTS, VA. 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 Fauquier county, Va. Forty-eight miles from this city there are three accommodation trains to the city per day. The house is situated about ¼ mile above the village. Board 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 McGulie, Catletts, Fauquier Co., Va. Lawnside. N.J. MADRE'S PARK LOUDOUN CO., VA. SPECIAL. AT LAST! Parlor and Confectionery. MRS. HYMAN'S WANTED HELP A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. --- 6 HIGHER EDUCATION. A Howard Graduate Contends For It and Delivers Some Powerful Blows In Its Defense—Beautiful Word Painting and a Most Elegant Peroration. There is but one question in the world: How to make man better; and but one answer: Education. Because education is the development of the human faculties tending toward the perfectibility of the human race, the highest motive, and bringing man nearest to God. Therefore, education is the force which answers the only question in this world, and it behooves us who have been engaged in educational pursuits and whose duty it is hereafter to endeavor to make man better to consider well this answer, all potent force at our parting and farewell. Our purpose is to show wherein the high education contributes to the aggregate of qualities which constitute manhood calls into play the highest powers of man's being, and best fits him for his life work. If his vocation is to be a professional one, he needs the higher education; if it it is to be along industrial lines, he can do better after serving a long gratuitous apprenticeship in the higher schools. This rule applies to every man alike in his respective class, and not as Dr. Warner would have us apply it to the Caucasian and deny it the Negro. In short we wish to show how the higher education tells most powerfully on any and every man's life, irrespective of his race. Every man has or ought to have a mission. Men of purpose have something to live for, and if the object be a high and noble one, something to die for, secondly—man was made for. man and his one God-like function is to take knowledge from the eternity of truth and put it into the eternity of human life; thirdly—every nobler creature is, as it were, the basis and support of multitudes that are his inferior, consequently there should be more nobler creatures to support and elevate the multitudes of inferior, and thus to make man and the world better. Now the question arises, what does man need in this particular age of material prosperity, when only men of great genius and character and training can meet with distinguished success, to best perform the duties incumbent upon him? He needs possession of and control over his whole nature. He needs "enduring fiber and lasting sinew." He needs latent power to deal with men; hurculean strength, inexhaustive vim, great intrepidity of heart, and the highest powers of mind. How is he to develop these powers? By the higher education; that which seeks soul, brain, and brawn; moral completeness or virtue; intellectual perfection or wisdom; physical excellence or health. The mind and will are the truly regal part of man's nature; and the higher education seeks not only to develop a sound mind in a sound body, but to stimulate the will and train the heart, brains and hand to obey it. Thus it inspires the stout heart to love, which is in itself the very wine of existence; the cultured brains to perform wonders untold; the skilled hand, if it be of the painter, to clothe lifeless canvass with entrancing form and bewitching beauty; of the sculptor, to breathe into senseless marble the breath of life, of the musician, to ravish the ear with strains of delightful music. In a word, education brings out of a man what there is in him in the way of ability and power, and makes him a leader of men by virtue of what he does for them. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. At some perion of life, the average man must expect to encounter something like hurricane labors, and before in higher educated man, the colossal difficulties and vices of life fall away, as the Britons did before the sword of William of Hastings. It was this all-potent force that trained the powers of utterance of D. mosthenes in a cave by the sea, after he was hissed from Bema, and made him a logical giant and the greatest orator of antiquity. It aims to send the man to his life work, a high-minded, far-seeing resolute man, able to cope with anything either in thought or deed. The higher education is in itself (to use the words of Ransom) "a victory nobly won;" the corner stone of state." In it are centered all the avenues of the world's progress. Hence it is a prerequisite to distinguish success in any vocation of life, and is as important to the successful man as the propeller and rudder are to the steamship. Bulwer Lytton says: "there lives not a man on earth out of the lunatic asylum, who has not in him the power to do good;" and the higher education is the all-potent force, "the angel of promise and bow of hope" that both inspires and enables us to press onward and upward toward the mark of our higher calling. It is as the fasting granite foundation which sustains any superstructure that may be erected upon it; and it is a sorry structure without the foundation. Take into consideration the high type of civilization of today and ask yourself if a highly educated people could be content to suffer the idleness of ancient times and the ignorance and superstition of mediaeval ages. Could this day and time stand witness to such shameless crimes as were pepertrated in the early ages of a more limited intellectual development? Could we be content to see Socrates condemned to drink the fatal hemlock, or to see the Savior pushed barefoot over the pavements of Jerusalem bending beneath his cross? No, we could not! Could we be contented to surrender the fair Virginia as a slave, or denounce Galileo as a heretic, force him through a baptism of persecution, and worst of all compel him to solemnly deny that the earth moved around the sun? Not in the name of higher education. Let me ask what the world would be today without the founders of the higher education? Without Phidias, and art—without Aeschylus, Homer and the author of the book of Job, and poetry—without David and Isaiah, and religion—without Pericles, and statecraft,—without Plato and Bacon, and moral philosophy—without Thales, Pythaoras and Newton, and natural philosophy—without civilization which has drawn permanent truths from these fountains of learning; has drawn learning, that which changes, sustains, dissolves, creates and rears, and makes man better? I ask what the world would be without this benediction of the higher learning; and I answer that it would be, as it has been clouds and darkness overhanging whirlwinds and countergusts of calamity—an emnipotent mass of nonentity—meerly an abstraction from chaos. By some, the higher education has been denounced as an impracticable consumption of time. Let me remind such persons that every man wastes more than time enough to make himself famous; furthermore, that man must spend and be spent for the noble privilege of success, and that the time and effort spent in learning the languages, in pursuit of mathematics, in mastering logic and other merely dis- AT THE TOP! A. H. COOPER, MERCHANT TAILOR BECAUSE: His fits are perfect. And Quality Unsurpassed. His workmanship is unexcelled. A line of goods of immense variety. Special rates to Hotel Men. 925 18th Street nw 493 Mo. Ave. cor. 6th St. OPPOSITE PENN. STATION. Washing on. D. C. ciplinary studies always yield large results in life, whether professional, industrial or what not. A celebrated publicist says, "If I knew I had only ten years to live, I would spend nine of them in getting ready for the tenth;" and again, the president of Oberlin College says, "When God wants to make a squash He takes about six weeks; but when he wants to make an oak He takes a hundred years." These denunciators take the classic languages as their hobby when they complain of time wasted. *We shall not speak of the power of Latin and Greek in refining the taste, or in discipling the judgment, or in invigorating the understanding; we shall not say how the treasures of antiquity, the wreck of empires and dynasties, the monumental trophies and triumphant arches, the palaces of princes and temples of the gods would be totally lost to us without those finished histories which still enlighten and instruct governments in their duty and their destiny; neither shall we mention, (as Story puts it), "those matchless orations which aroused nations to arms and chained senates to the chariot-wheels of all-conquering eloquence; but we beg to remind our worthy critics that until the eighteenth century the mass of science in its principal branches was deposited in the dead languages, and much of it still reposes there, and that the classies are the only keys that will unlock the vast treasure-house stored with the accumulation of ages. Furthermore, let them imagine the jurist ignorant of the maxims of law and equity that adorn the Roman Godes; or the physician without the knowledge of centuries heaped up in the latinity of continental Europe; or the divine content to trust his faith and hopes for time and eternity to the dimness of inadequate translations which often destroy the beautiful spirit of the text, a misinterpretation of which due to ignorance is almost as bad as a misbelief and may lead him and his followers to Robert Ingersoll's hereafter. But, our honorable enthusiasts, who try to make up in noise what they lack in common sense, may yet claim that one can understand the original text from the translation. Yes, understand it (according to Story) "as one listens to the tale of a dream twice told; or catches the roar of the ocean in the ripple of a rivulet; or sees the blaze of noon in the first glimmer of twilight." Some of the factors of higher education may seem trivial and a waste of time, but they are as potent to succeed in life as a single link is to the entire chain. As an illustration, there is a place in the Rocky Mountains where the waters of the Columbia and Missouri flow within a mile of each other; and there is a spot between them, where a single grain of sand may change the course of the raindrops, as they fall, in either direction; sending ```markdown ``` perfect. city Unsurpassed. tranship is unexcelled. goods of immense variety. en. 925 18th Street nw. Ave. cor. 6th St. TION. Washing on, D. C. one to the Columbia, the other to the Missouri; one to the Pacific, the other to the rough Atlantic. A hinge is a little thing for a great door to swing upon. So a collegiate education may seem unnecessary and a waste of time for many, but it is the all-potent force which bears the same relation to any and every vocation, just as surely as does the link to the chain, the grain of sand to the raindrop, or the hinge to the door. The great majority of mankind are very reluctant about taking a collegiate course for their particular calling. Along professional lines, the lawyer for example, who is wanting of the higher education, asks if there is any difference between the "college bred" lawyer and himself? Again, along industrial lines the farmer lacking this element, likewise asks if there is any difference between the "college bred" farmer and himself. We will answer these gentlemen by asking them if there is any difference between the brilliant glow of the electric light and the dim flicker of the tallow candle? The farmer must cultivate his brains that he may the better cultivate his corn, for the "college bred" farmer can make two blades of grass grow where one grew before. On the other hand the professional man; the lawyer, doctor, minister, chemist, dentist and every other man, because of continual growing competition, needs first a sound collegiate education, and upon this and this only as a foundation, may he build the superstructure of his particular bent or profession. Finally we would have every man know that today the places of trust and responsibility are being filled by educated men only. In conclusion, how superior is the man who has drunk deep at that elixir fountain, the higher education! He has grown to harmonious human virtue and capacity, just as common ore is metamorphosed to the finest quality of metal in the needle or the hair spring of the watch. He is the individual purified and potentiated. Dum Vivimus V. vamus. He lives while he lives in an exalted atmosphere where he sways the world by his great and splendid actions. He thinks and rightly thinks, as the poet says— Myself in Him myself decty." and "So long as I have lived, I have tuled to live worthily." Finally, let us give heed to the higher education, and then take Mackay's advice- Though in the strife the heart should bleed, Whatever obstacles control, Thine hour will come, go on, true soul! Thou'lt win the prize, thou'lt reach the goal "* *Based on Story's "The Importance of Classical Studies." ROGER W. WATTS. ROGER W. WATTS. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE The Sultan of Turkey is now a receptive candidate for Democratic sympathy. The party that regrets the settlement of a labor strike is short on excuses for existence. The political organization that thrives upon disorder and discontent is not the proper governing power for a healthy nation. The increased dividends of the Southern railways naturally causes an increased uneasiness on the part of Southern politicians. Fewer failures in all sections of the country last April than in April, 1899. That's pretty good proof of prosperity in a Presidential year. Mark Twain's Presidential candidacy had the humorous right of way until it encountered the Sioux Falls and Cincinnati proceedings. The Democrats are to have their great jollification this year on the Fourth of July in place of putting it off until the Ideas of November. A decrease of 284,000,000 pounds in the quantity of wool imported in a year shows the value of protection to wool to the American farmer. Democratic sympathy for the Boers is largely made up of a desire to put the Administration in an embarrassing position with other powers. If Aguinaldo were wise he would send half a dozen delegates to the Kansas City convention, not to vote, but to take up a sympathy collection. The Philadelphia convention can well afford to indorse the St. Louis platform of 1896. It can be offered as an exhibit of what the Republican party does in the platform promise fulfillment line. Hon. John G. Carlisle no longer regards himself as a resident of Kentucky. Mr. Carlisle has not had a high opinion of his old political associates since Bryanism prompted them to throw stale eggs at him. Tennessee produced nearly a million tons more coal last year than in 1895. That ought to be an industrial object lesson to the South, especially as practically the whole of it was used at the factories of that State. Saving banks deposits in the United States in 1894 and in 1899, compare as follows: Year. Depositors. Deposits. 1899.....5,200 000 $2,178,800,000 1894.....4,800,000 1,771 200,000 The export trade of the South for the past twelve months amounted to over $4000,000,000, more than one third of that of the entire country. These are figures which speak more eloquently than the narrow Southern politicians who contribute so liberally to the Congressional Record. The only piece of national legislation for which the Democraric party has been responsible, since the election of Abraham Lincoln, is the Wilson-Gorman tariff bill, a measure despised by its authors; hated by its sponsors, and which wrought ruin to thousands of those who tried to be its friends. If it were not for the good times, if it were not for their past record, if it were THE COLORED AMERICAN, WARHINGTON, N. F. not that McKinley has been such a promise keeper, if it were not that the American people know a good thing when they have it, and if it wore not for a few more if's, it would be safe to bet money on Democratic success this fall. We are not so very poorly off after all, judging by the following comparison of last year's per capita circulation of money: In Per capita. England..... $17 05 Germany..... 19 84 United States..... 25 75 And now the per capita in the United States is over $26, and still increasing. Out of forty-nine clearances of American vessels in our trade with Europe last year, thirty-five were those of the four ships of the American line. Less than a score of different American vessels sailed from American for European ports during last year, and it is not surprising that they carry but 1.30 per cent of our total exports to Europe. Of the thirty-five American ships that entered American ports with cargoes from Europe last year twenty eight were of the American line. The twenty eight represented the repeated voyages of but four ships. Not to exceed a dozen different American ships entered American ports with cargoes from Europe during last year, while thousands of foreign vessels entered. Records of the Post office Department show that the amount of mail matter of all classes in the United States, in 1890, weighed 1,565,660,508 pounds. This was enough to fill 89,142 cars with freight. This record was the largest in the history of the country, and was due to the remarkable prosperity and unprecedented business activity now existing. In dull Democratic times the business of the postoffice always declines. Out of nearly thirteen hundred millions of dollars' worth of merchandise carried between the United States and Europe during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, less than three million dollars' worth were carried in American ships other than those of the American line. The latter named line carried nearly forty million dollars' worth. Foreign ships carried twelve hundred and fifty million dollars' worth. And yet the foreign lines are concentrating all of their opposition to the passage of the shipping bill upon the only American line in the transatlantic trade. Cheshire at His Old Tricks. A marked copy of The Evening Journal printed at Wilmington, Del., has come to this office. It gives an account of the experience of Mr. William E. Colvin, a well known and respected colored man of that city, who was fleeced out of $40 by one Mrs. Alice Cheshire. It seems that Mrs. Alice Cheshire brought a bogus check from New York City to Wilmington and after getting acquainted with the best people there, among whom was Mr. Colvin, had Mr. Colvin to accompany her to the bank and vouch for her. The check proved to be of no value and Mr. Colvin had to make that amount good. Mr. Colvin, however, upon the advice M of the Chief of Police went to New York City where he had Mrs. Cheshire and her husband, Mr. Charles B. Cheshire arrested and forced them to disgorge the money. Mr Cheshire is well known in this city and has had considerable trouble here of the same character. He and his wife are at present soliciting funds for the John A. 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Discounts made on large contracts. Entrated at the Post-office as second-class matter. As letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, JUNE, 9, 1900. THE SITUATION. No campaign within the memory of the oldest inhabitant opens with greater promise of exciting incidents than does the impending conflict of 1900. The issues are clearly drawn, but the two great parties do not present a solid front of sharp contrast as has been true of former years. There will be an unprecedented era of politically recasting shifting and adjusting in order that the masses may be able to follow the flag which stands for their chosen principles. The situation calls for a degree of caution and cool-headedness and partisan courage that will tax the resources of our wisest statesmen and economists. On form, the republican party ought to win. We believe it will win. Always contending for national prestige, protection to labor, exalted citizenship and the rights of capital, bringing prosperity and plenty in the wake of democratic poverty and incompetency, the republicans make a plea for retention that cannot fail to be heard by white men and black men, North and South, and be met by a favorable response. The party in power has coped successfully with more grave problems than has fallen to the lot of few administrations since the days of Washington and Jefferson, and the admirable executive force displayed by Mr. McKinley honestly entitles him to a renewed vote of confidence. The great war record, our territorial expansion, our widened markets, our sound currency system, our bristling industries, and revenue-producing tariff—all are remembered among the notable achievements of the present regime, and no intelligent citizen will permit his judgment to be confused or his party loyalty to be disturbed by reason of legislation that has remained uncompleted through democratic obstruction or through unfortunate breaches of faith on the part of a few official understrappers. The outlook for republican success this year is splendid. If the Negro in the great pivotal states will do his full duty, our friends can be --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. kept where they can serve us with increased effectiveness. There may be a change in the second place, but taking one consideration with another it looks now as if the republican banner will be thus inscribed: For President: WILLIAM McKINLEY, of Ohio. For Vice-President: The Choice of the Philadelphia Convention. This ticket may be called to do battle with the democratic flying the standard: For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, of Neb. For Vice-President: GEORGE DEWEY, of the United States. In any event, the country is face to face with another grand campaign of education. Every inch of vantage ground will be stubbornly contested, and neither party has a vote to throw away. We predict republican success but warn the astute managers in whose hands its destinies are to be intrusted—don't forget that the faithful colored brother has ceased to be in politics for his health, and should receive early attention. Get a bank account. Talents misdirected are almost as bad as having none at all. If anybody has gotten the impression that your uncle T. T. Allain has gone asleep the mistake should be corrected at once. The man of thrift, education, business capacity and catholicity of thought is the prime factor in the solution of the race problem. District Commissioner Macfarland starts out like a man who knows what he is doing, and who thinks more rapidly than he talks. Mr. Macfarland gives evidence of being the "real thing." --- The avenue politician who begins to see that he must pay his own fare to Philadelphia or stay at home regards himself as a much-abused mortal, and as he furtively watches the cars go by, reflects tearfully upon the ingratitude of republics. PROF. WILLIAM HENRY RICHARDS. The Colored American aims to keep abreast with the movements and impulses that give tone and color to both our national and local life, but sometimes our best endeavors are checkmated by circumstances like illness of staff, family misfortune, accident to form, strong and frequent run of holiday season and countless phases of journalistic worriment. Our friends are usually indulgent when the facts are known, and we deeply appreciate their generosity in this regard. One of the embarrassments occasioned by an unforeseen calamity, was the omission of proper editorial reference to the annual closing of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The event took place on the evening of May 22, and fittingly the nineteenth consecutive session of the race's foremost literary, scientific and historical association was addressed by the race's foremost orator, educator and statesman, Booker T. Washington. More than 2,000 of Washington's most representative people graced the occasion, and with one voice proclaimed "Great is Bethel, and great is President W. H Richards, whose life is so full of good works!" No official has ever more faithfully, nor more acceptably served a community than has this excellent young man, who has risen to fame and a competency by his own might. A biographical sketch is not to the purpose here. Suffice it is to say, few of the nation's leaders have appeared less frequently in print and in the arena of theatrical display than Prof. Richards, and none has given a life of more real power or done more to make the world purer, better, happier, or who has sought more diligently to establish in the youth of the land those lofty ideals of character, reliability; and manliness that form the only enduring basis of good citizenship. For two years he has made Bethel Literary a forum, from which he has sent forth the richest products that have been developed in the mind, heart and soul of both races. Following out the catholicity of his own liberal and comprehensive intellect, and guided by a judgment and taste that have never rung false in his offerings to the public, he ran the gamut of history, theology, sociology, metaphysics, educational and racial problems, politics, biography, popular science—every conceivable phase of the economics of civilization. The broad culture of the man, the wide range of his thought, and rare conception of the necessities of his constituents, could not have been more clearly demonstrated than in an analytical study of the varied programs provided during Prof. Richards' administration. Given absolute sway by a loyal and confiding advisory board, he designed and executed the plans which established Bethel upon a plaque of intellectual and moral strength, such as even its most sanguine founders had never deemed possible of attainment, and made the organization a factor in the higher education of the community not second in real influence and scope to our mighty Howard University. Prof. Richards carries into the recesses of his private life renewed assurances of the gratitude and esteem of the race lovers of the whole country, for his work long ago ceased to be local—it is national in the truest sense. He has done us a positive favor in giving us an opportunity to know him more thoroughly—to see in this particular form the concrete evidences of the great nature that dwells within him. Washington and the world are in his debt. May success attend his every effort in life. He has been faithful to every trust. The Colored American takes pride in thus speaking of Prof. Richards' sterling character and noble acheivements while he is yet spared us. Kind words are for the living ear--to brightea the earthly way. God's grace is ample for those he calls unto himself. All roads lead to Philadelphia now. The size of the item labelled "micellaneous" by the postal thieves in Cuba suggests the thought that they must be married men and had acquired the "miscellaneous" specialty to fool their wives on the amounts expended for cigars, liquor, personal indulgences and other "good time" essentials. Washington is "lyceumless," but the street corners, barber shops, and other resorts where men most congregate are running full time, and the surplus ideas of our wise acres are thus afforded an outlet. No one system of education will supply all the needs of any race, and nobody with a spoonful of brains is attempting to prove that it will. The mission of the leaders of thought should be to urge the immediate acquirement of the kind most needed, and as much of such other as can be gotten by those best fitted for it by nature and environment. We always said that Census Director Merriam would do the right thing by the colored brother when the opportunity offered. We seldom miss our guess, especially when we know in advance. This paper never believes in "flying off the handle" and indulging in wild talk when the facts fail to justify incendiary conclusions. Keep coel, and you win. As we take it, nobody is contending for any one kind of education for the Negro to the exclusion of all others. Specialists like Kelly Miller, Booker T. Washington, G. N. Grisham, W. S. Scarborough and others are all doing splendid work along their respective lines. Each worker is a help to the other, and all laboring conscientiously will solve the race problem. IN THE FLOWER OF YOUTH Sad Death of Mrs. Ella Beatrice Thompson Beautiful Floral Offerings by Friends Rev. Sterling N. Brown's Touching Tribute at the Grave. Mrs. Ella Beatrice Thompson, the beloved wife of Mr. Richard W. Thompson, departed this life Tuesday evening, June 29, at her late residence 383 Spruce street, northwest, Le Droit Park. Death was due to exhaustion, superinduced by intestinal consumption. She was a native of Indianapolis, Ind., and joined her husband in this city in November, 1894. She was a woman of high character and rare social graces, and was conscientious in every undertaking. Her chief activity, aside from daily duties, was in the field of music. Shortly after her arrival here she became a member of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church choir, with which organization she has been connected and enjoyed a large degree of personal popularity. Her demise though not wholly unexpected, was a severe shock to her family and host of friends. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon of last week at the Metropolitan A. M. Church. The choir, under direction of Prof. John T. Layton, furnished special music. The casket was a beautiful study in silver grey, with extension silver handles and engraved name plato. The floral offerings were elaborate in design, rich, and, profuse in quantity; the most notable being a magnificent wreath from the Metropolitan choir; a large wheel from Mrs. Marie Kinlock and Mr. Roy Russell; a sheaf from Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Marshall, and many other handsome pieces. The family flowers were a pillow with inscription, from the husband and a large bunch of Marechal Neil roses from the mother. The pall-bearers were Meerss. L. M. Hershaw, W. T. Menard, N. Wright Cuney, S E. Lacy, Ray Russell and A. O. Stafford. The remains were departed temporary in a vault at Harmony Cemetery. Thursday at 5 p.m. a special supplementary service was held, after an impressive prayer, and touching tribute to the virtues of the deceased by Rev. Sterling N Brown, of University Park Temple, all that was mortal of Mrs. Eila Thompson was tenderly consigned to the earth. A husband, mother, 8 year old daughter, and three brothers survive her. The firm of J. W. Winslow and company directed the funeral with a delicacy and painstaking care that was highly praiseworthy. ©: EMERIOAN, WASHENGTUR,D.B- 2 ¢ 1) law 7 OTE NEGRO IN * (Continue pla or ber conoep: -o part. It dignified nothing ss the part was simply to be one of amass. Instead of a Jot of lay figures brought ou to sing choruses, there were a lot of pi- rates and policemen, and the Major general’s Gaughters. Each daughter pad ber own conception of the way to be frightened at the appearance of the pirates. Ea ob pirate acied out his own penonal conception of the flerceness ard joviality of the pirate’s part. The | = i RY ® Paw \ ay be MN a s \ Up RK bh. \o a) Ty <= $3 ea ~ 1 gia? \N fe Na (A i RN AY OR “ AY , UN PROF. J. HENRY LEWIS, Who Managed and Conducted the “Pirates of Penzanee” so successfully, result wae that fur the first time in my life I saw ‘The Pirates of Perzance’ acted. Heretofore I have seen it acted by the persons whose names appeared on the bill, while the reet of the peo- ple on the stage simply filled in. “And every one of these actors in the chorus acted well. There was no exaggeration; everything was harmon ious snd in geodiaste, If you are fa- miliar with the uiimportance of the scting element in the usual chorus, it may give you some idea of the way these ehorus actors played when I tell you that at times the acting of individu al in the chorus dwarfed the work of the principals, and the principa's were good actors, too. ‘Most of them had fine voices. The orchestra was ably couducted. The Pirate Apprentics. ususily a band- some lay figure with a tenor voice, was ahandeome, mauly-lovking young fel- low named - Morrison Goodrich, who sang well and actéd so as to bring out all the intense seriousness which makes bis character so funny. The Pirate King was one ofthe best comedians l have ever seenin the part, and the only trouble with the Ruth was tbat the was too pretty and refived for the pari, She did her best to overcome these deficiencies by acting and sing- ing well, “The thing which struck me most of ell was the rare intel igence which these young amate ure displayed i their Work—vastly greater intelligence than distinguiches the work of most white amateurs and some pro essiopals. If People who have eeen tew playa or hove can produce such a result as this it reflects eredit on the intelligence of whatever rece they muy belong te. “The musical seviety te which most of the players belong is e: lied th Dvor 8k Soeiety- aucther eviderce of good tes'e and tact, for Dvorak did a good deal to rescue the foik music of the South from oblivion, a fact which wot everybody ssems to know. The direc- tor of the society, who produced these Tesults from the excellent material he bad at hand, is J. Henry Lewis. The Tellued ano cultared young people ub- der bis clarge bave done eomething Which seems to m » Tat . “© sembermg the revelations of uigence, good taste and ability whieh were unconsciously made to me from the stage oa Friday night, shall accept with a good deal of hesita- tion the utterances we are getting from the United States Senate and elsewhere to the effect that the Nezro has no ca- pacity for improvement and is lapsing into barbarism, ”’ UOMMENTS ON THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, ble.””—W. H. Rapley. “Tam delighted. 1t was surpriziagly fine” —-Paul Laurence Dunbar. “Surprisingly brilliant, Accept my hearty congratulations’’—J.T. Layton. ‘Meritorious beyond question. Fine. Sbou'd be repzated.”—J. W. Crom. well, “Unuaually briliant. Chorus work showed careful training ’’—W ashing- ton Post. “Grané, should be repeated. The eomusunity should hear it be edified,”’ W. T. Menard. “You are to be congratulited. The work of the chorus was exceedingly fioe.”—Henry White. “The community should be grateful to you for the magnificent innovation.” —Joseph H. Douglass. “A very capable company, whose work was applauded through out the opera,”’—Evoning Star. I bad no dream that the affair would be what It was, I would not have miss: ed it for worlds,”’—Julia Bush, “Best corlored company ever pre” sented to a Washington audieuce, une ueuaily fine,’’— Washington Times. “Equal to professional work. Sur- prizingly good from beginning toend.”’ —J. C.Doneh. (Donch’s orchestra.) “You have an excellent selection of voiees, ard your offort is deser¥ing of hearty support’’—Dr. J. W. Bishchoft. ‘Congratulations were well merited Thoroughly successful, a new departure. ‘Bbould oe heaid aga n.—Bruce Evans. - ‘Itshould be given again. The peo* ple must have been misled, It was a m:gaifisent performance.” —Chris Art. Would be glad of the opportunity to go again, and think that there are many others. Arrange fur 1t.”—Lewis Doug: lass. “Maguificent. No chicken, no rag ume, ho policy, no cake walk. You have set an eminent example.”—L.H. Cosiley. “Very gratifying to your friends to witness your conducting so excelient a performance. You have seta fine paea,”’ James H. Washington, “Name the date and we will arrange for arousing houee. The people did not, realizs what you bad in store for them.” —A. L. Manley. “Prof. J, Henry Lewis is a director of acknowledged ab:lity aad has demon- strated his ability to take the advance step ia music.” —Daily Rrevrd. “The community should tender yoar company a benefit, and pack the house from pit to bome. 8 art the effort and we will follow.’’— Reuben 8, Smith, “It was @ surprising and unusual event, reflecting very great credit upon priucipais avd chorus. You ehould uot be lacking for public support —Duniel Freeman. ‘Delightful. The singing of the chor. u3 was especially fine, and evidenced CATARRH OF THE STOMACH. Rabbi David Klein, 526 E. Main street,| victim wonders why he | Columbus, O., writes the following to| weak, why his food gi Dr. Hartman in regard to Pe-ru-na: “It| strength, why his blood affords me great pleasure to testify to| thin. the curative merits of your medicine.| Mr. Alex. Carter of Van | Pe-ru-na is a well-tried and widely|Co., Mo. says: “I had b used remedy. Especially as a specific} with dyspepsia and indi; for catarrh of the stomach it cannot be | 1879. The best physicians i excelled. Pe-ru-na will do all that is| could dono good. claimed for it.” I visited the df Co | a = <a \. =f ‘S \Y if fi y] \ Rabbi David Klein. People afflicted with catarrh of the stomach complain of lassitude, all-tired- out feelings, their blood becomes thin, nervous system deranged, food seems to do them no good, continuous and in- creasing weakness. The unfortunate OF ae ne i a ee ne eee es ae ie Se Te oe —Andrew Hilyer. “A most excallent performance. Per- fectly smooth, A credit to the. race, and a persons! compliment to the con- ductor.’’—Berenice Thompson, Corres- pondent Musical Courier. “There has beea nothing whieh I have ever attended which sff:rded me more genuine pleasnre than your perform: ance of Jast Friday evening, and the citizens generaJly should cheerfully support a repetition.”’~ W. C. Martin. “The entering wedge of a new dispen’ sation in Afro‘Americen theatricals— adistrict departure from the hodge- podge faree, into the higher realm of serious arb, Director Lewis and com’ pany fairly divided honors. Sheuld be repeated at an early date.—R. W. Thom peon. The rendition of the Pirates of Pén: zance by the Dvorak Musiesl Society last Friday evening at the Academy of Musie exceeded all expectations. The public had aright to expect a great desl from Mr. Lewis and he filled the measure of their expectationsand more too.”—E. E, Cooper. IN DEFENSE OF HIS RACE. (Continued from firet prge.) gress in ecience, literature, and art. Colored students bave stood the equri of white students atthe great uni: versities. Tbe professional men, such as doctors and lawyers, in this and other cities throughout the country, prove the ability of Negroes to measure up professionally with their white brothers. “The Negro sees his race murdered and burned,” declared Dr. Walker, ‘and frequently the ones lynched are lynched on suspicion and are innocent. And mapy times the slain are worthier than the elayers The colored people are againat crime asaraca, Tae white man could well follow the example of victim wonders why he should be so weak, why his food gives him no strength, why his blood should be so thin. Mr. Alex. Carter of Van Buren, Carter Co., Mo., says: “I had been troubled with dyspepsia and indigestion since 1879. The best physicians in the country could do no good. I visited the a Mullanphy hos- pitalin St. Louis and received no Si } benefit. The at- o tending physi- 6 & cian told meI a had narrowing of % 1 4, the outlet of the i ) ’ y stomach, and the " 4 C}y only remedy was “os to have it cutout, 9 which I refused to have done. I then visited West Baden, Ind.; Las Vegas Hot Springs, New Mexico; Sweet Springs, Mo., and Monitou, Col. I also took a great many different kinds of medicine recommended for dyspepsia, but found no relief. Last February I read a testimonial for Pe-ru-na in the Central Baptist that suited my case and I determined at once to try it. Ihave taken two bottles of Pe-ru-na and four of Man-a-lin, and I feel like a new man. None of my friends believed I would get well. I would not take any money for the good your remedies have done me.” In catarrh of the stomach, as well as in catarrh of any other part of the body, Pe-ru-na is the remedy. As it has often been said, if Pe-ru-na will cure catarrh of one part, it will cure catarrh of any other part of the body. “Summer Catarrh” sent free by Pe» ru-na Drug M’f’g Co., Columbus, O. the Negro in two ways—by never com’ mitting suicide or making assigaments. ASKS ONLY SIMPLE JUSTIOE. “'The Negro asks only for simple jus" tice. He would have en equal chance in the race of life. He wante clearer op: portunities; he wants te be admitted into the industrial trades. He is thriv‘ ing, honest, industrious, inteiligent, economical, and sels reliant. He wante his manhood recognized and enconrag’ ed. I want to ask Mr. Frank a question. What would be hig metho@ of getting the Negroes to migrate to some section of the country, to yield themselves as slaves to such persons as would agree to possess them and give them hu: mane treatment and education? Is it his desire to introduce again the sys‘ tem Oferlave Grivers and the position ef overseer, and is this gentleman in this way preparing a job for himeelf, knew’ ing that that the people will no’ listen to such vapotings as be gave them last Sabbath and call it Gospei?”’ At the close of service Dr. Walker asked that $200 be subscribed for the rent of the hsfl, and the money came in from all sides. The amount needed was had in a few minutes, A REPRESENTATIVE MESSENGER OF CHRIST. A community is blessed which num- bers among its ecclesiastical galaxy such a happy embodiment of brains, culture, Christian character and public: spirited citizenship as Rey. Sterling N. Brown. Modest, unassuming, coura’ geous in his convictions, and direct and frank in their expression, he has justly won a high place in the affection and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. He is making University Park Temple a monument of modern thought and morals and through its manifold auxiliaries is spreadirg its wholesome influence over al] its con* ceivably wide area, Dr. Brown isa success because he proeeeds along true Christian lines, and lives in his daily lite close to the Master whose princi: ples he expounds. His field of activity gives pomise of early expansion --a néw building being projected by Park Temple's loyal and liberal congrega’ tion. THE COLORADO AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. City Paragraphs. Mr. Robert A. Dorsey has gone to Atlantic City, Mrs. Dorsey will spend the month of August in Atlantic City. Don't fall to attend the Sidney Woodward concert Monday night at Shiloh church. L street between 16th and 17th streets. Messrs. B. B. Slade and W. Horatius Jones of this city, have opened a tailoring establishment at 823 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, N. J. Health for 10 cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, billiousness and constipation. Mrs. Evelyn D. Shaw, formerly of Washington, D. C., is spending a few days with Mrs. C. A. Fleetwood, at No. 319 Spruce street, Le Droit Park. Mrs. Shaw left for her home in Altoona, Pa. Monday, June 4th. A grand May Carnival was tendered the American Count Club of this city by the Young Mem's Progressive Club at Baltimore at Paca Hall, Thursday evening May 31st. Washington was well represented over there. Sidney Woodward, Paul Laurence Danbar, Mrs. Lula Joy Brooks, Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, Prof. J. T. Layton, Mr. Winston Payne: The Washington Quertette and a chorus of 60 voices at Shiloh church, Monday June 11. When you visit Alexandria don't fail to visit The Elite Ice Cream Parlor at 624 South Washington street. Mrs. H. F. Hammond, the proprietor, has everything up to-date—all kinds of creams, loes, lunches and sandwiches. Miss Sammie G. Murfree, a charming young school ma'am of Lawrenceville, Va., passed through the city this week en route to Charlotte Hell, Md., where she will visit her mother and sister. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. Tena J. Cooper. The Afro-American Council No.1, of the District of Columbia has moved its headquarters to the hall of the Capital Savings Bank Building at 609 F street. Mr. S. E. Lacy, the financial secretary, reports everything in a prosperous condition, and is urging the members to pay up their dues that a good showing may be made during the convention which will be held at Indianapolis, Ind., in August. Mr. Charles F. Thompson, who has been the traveling companion of Mr Bell, the millionaire telephone man, will leave in company with Mr. Bell on the 6th inst. from New York for Southampton. They will travel in Norway and Sweden for two months and will reach Paris late in August where they will stay until the close of the Exposition. Mr. Thompson is a young man of energy, ability and sterling qualities and has traveled around the globe a number of times with Mr. Bell who has visited every civilized country and has introduced the celebrated Bell telephone system. Before leaving the city, he purchased a copy of "The Stery of My Life and Work," by Booker T. Washington, in whom he is very much interested. The Blaine Invincible Republican Club will give a grand picnic and barbecue at Eureka Park, Hillsdale, D. C. Wednesday, June 13th. It will be given in honor of Rev. Geo. W. Lee and Dr. Robert Reyburn, delegates-elect to the National Republican Convention to be held in Philadelphia June 19th. The occasion promises to be a notable one. Among the speakers will be Dr. C. B. Purvis, orator of the occasion, Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, Bev. Geo. W. Lee, "BIG BOW" The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseases or no Charge. Call or Write. Get Your Bloed Purified as the Spring Demands. Office Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p. m. Daily. 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SHUTT, Manager. Academy Restaurant [just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposite Kanns'. All leading brands of wine liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. FINE WINES OLD WINNIES AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kinds, Choice Cigars. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARBOLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 848 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. HOSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B 3C. A D 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. Robert H. Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 448 First Street Southwest. Gray & Costley Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D.,C. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS D. T. GIBBODS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETAIL CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D.C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 4 $ St. N. W Washington, D. C. The McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N. Anderson. I. J. Edwards. Props. THE EL CANEY CAFE 415 K Street N, W, A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plan. Lunches, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks a specially. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry MOORE & PRIOLEAU 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunen Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all ears. One half square from Peansylvania Depot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. BROOKER, W. WILLIAMSON, D. U. United Order ORGANIZED Offices 604, 606 and 608 The Strongest Financial Organizer Read and learn for yourself wh SUBORDINATE Subordinate Fountains are composed and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Or 14 to 50 years of age; when joining t 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. First year, $125 will be paid to the heir. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 centu annually, January and July. The new benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of a said member a life member. After fruits of the stock will pay the memb year. Just calculate—monthly dues, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten per share, amounts to $10 annually, a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be the monthly dues and taxes will amo the monthly dues and taxes, and leave Additional Benefits of Life Mem ber, said member may take his ten sh from $1 to $88, which will enable sa loan, redeem his policy and stock, and This Department furnishes all Reg. style and prices write for price list. B and H classes admit a member benefits. B Class Policies are as follows: Ages. 14 to 20 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. H Class Policies are as follows: Ages. 14 to 25 years. 25 to 35 years. 35 to 45 years. 45 to 50 years. 50 to 55 years. 55 years (Complete). Remember that the applicant is in The annual dues of either of the payments of three months each, paye The balance of annual dues rem senses will go to the purchase of B If dues are paid annually in advi and his full proportion of annual du made his own collector, thereby ma self-supporting, and the member reco to collect. You will readily see that the men to meet once or four times a year, w Life benefits.—The members of o Stock and two shares for each year of per cent, or one dollar per sha of life, they may take their stock ce period of time. Members of Class E can purchase year of their membership; likewise, Stock, and secure a loan after a give burship, in either one of these Class member in health, as well as his fam 5. THE T from 10 cents and upwards. Special In 1898 this was the only bank depositors during the financial string 6. REAL ES This Department manages and co of the necessity of having offices an organization, and to furnish halls for farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; witt The Reformer is the Beacon-Light General Agent of the Bretherhood. It is the medium of the Order, and is bond for sample copies. It is public mind, Va., having a brut-case job d THE SUMMER SEASON. Captain L. J. Woolen, 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, " 12, Minutemen Club, " 18, F. W. Hedge and Dan Freeman Auxiliary Club, " 14, Hillsdale Business Men's Association. " 15, Fred Douglass Post No. 21 to Lower Cedar Point, " 18, Keystone Pleasure Club. " 19, Odd Fellows, Georgetown, " 20, Lower Cedar Point, " 21, Young Men's Protective League. " 22, Young Men's Immediate Relief, " 25, Felix Lodge, Masons. " 26, La Tosca 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, The Masonic Fraternity 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, " 18, Second 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 Cedar Point. " 28, American Star Social Club Notley Hall. " 24, N. E. Magnolia Social Club to Notley Hall. A list of the charters will be published from week to week, so that the date of charters will be known. The ladies of Berean Baptist church have arranged a most unique musical entertainment for that church to take place Wednesday evening, June 13th. It is announced under the caption of "An Evening with the Staff." The ladies having this in charge are Meadames A. P. Albert, J. S. Ball, J. C. Bush, Lucy Messer·Davis, John R. Francis, Malachi Gibson, A. S. Grey, R. T. Hamilton, A. F. Hilyer, Minnie McKloney·Smith, D. F. Rivers, Edward Williston, and the public is cordially invited. Those who fail to attend will miss a treat. The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the finest ice cream in the city. (Clubs, societies and churches which give entertainments would do well to place their announcements in this column. Everybody reads The Colored American and those who want to know what's going on seek this column to learn the dates and the nature of the entertainment. You may send your communications to the office or you can bring them.) Congregational Sunday School OF At Eureka Park, Hillsdale, D. C. Hoffman's Orchestra, Country Dinner, Ice Cream, Eto. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years, 10 cents. Berean Baptist Sunday School at Eureka Park For many of Washington's best citizens who will spend that day with the THE BERRAN BAPTIST at their Annual Picnic to be given at Eureka Park, Anacostia. You are Personally Invited to Attend. Among the attractions will be Hoffman's orchestra, Comical centests, Oriental Fortune Teller, shooting gallery, croquet and other sports. Ice cream and other Refreshments. A Be- rean dinner deliciously served. Admission 25c., Children under 16, 15c., Special rates for families. A most popular organization composed of 100 young ladies and gentlemen who sing, who dance, who are cultured and intelligent and who believe in getting all out of life that's in it will run A GRAND EXCURSION TO WEDNESDAY JUNE 13. 1900. The River Queen will leave at 9.30 am., 2.30 and 7.00 pm. Hoffman's celebrated orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for the entire day and evening. Refreshments of all kinds will be served on the grounds. This feature will be in the hands of the Delmo Koonce Cafe. The public is cordially invited. Fare for the round trip, 25 cents. A Rare Opportunity. --- AMUSEMENTS. Sixth Annual Picnic OF THE SAINT LUKE'S CHURCH, THURSDAY JUNE 21st, 1900. WEDNESDAY, JUNE, 27: It will be A HOLIDAY SUNDAY SCHOOL The Pleasure Assembly Club. Notley Hall Moderate amounts of Money can be invested SAFELY (no speculation) to bring 2 per cent. each month. Particulars explained . . . Address: Ex. Bank Officer, Care The Colored American, 459 C Street, N. W. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Relief ORGANIZED January 1 Fices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to b 1 Order of True Reform GANIZED January 1, 1 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - R Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in learn for yourself what it has done and how to become United Order of 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 and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through 60 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 20, $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 cent per month. Tinally, January and July. The amount monthly benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, one member a life member. After paying dues of the stock will pay the members dues, and r. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 5 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 sald member may take his ten shares of stock on $1 to $88, which will enable sald member to redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w 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 person are complete. Benefit 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 $8 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 hire. Up—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 8 and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent of 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. Profits 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 misfortune and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 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 20 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 semi-annually, January and July. The annual monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, the fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $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. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) 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. A 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 instalments. 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. This Department furnishes all Regalia that is w le and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and H \ classes admit a membership, male feits. B Class Policies are as follows: CLASS B TAB Agea. Joincln Fee. to 25 years $2 50 to 35 years 2 75 to 45 years 3 00 to 50 years 3 25 to 55 years 3 25 to 60 years 3 50 to 65 years 3 50 H Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAB Agea. Joincln Fee. 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 that furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members write for price list. 4 CLASSES. Classes admit a membership, male and female, and se- cles are as follows: CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Ages. $2 50 $200 00 $8 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 8 25 140 00 8 25 115 00 8 50 90 00 8 50 65 00 Classes are as follows: CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Ages. $5 00 $500 00 $8 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 6 00 350 00 This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES. B and H Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 28 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. 8 25 140 00 6 65 1 60 50 to 55 years. 8 25 115 00 6 65 1 60 55 to 60 years. 8 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 8 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 35 years. 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 25 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 85 55 years (Complete). 6 00 850 00 11 00 2 25 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. Remember that the applicant is benefited as 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 men his full proportion of annual dues. By the l ude his own collector, thereby making the men -supporting, and the member receiving the per collect. You will readily see that the memners 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 ear of their membership; likewise, they may take stock, and secure a loan after a given period of the rship, in either one of these Classes, like the E member in health, as well as his family in death. But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is made, if 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, paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent portion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment collector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be only see that the memoers of either one of these classes four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds men—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 take a loan after a given period of time. You will readily one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, 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 in two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the member, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. 5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commencement 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 dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. More 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 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their 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 upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts, is the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its financial stringency while the other banks were using scrip The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March. 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 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, 123 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 132 ment manages and controls the property of the organization of having offices and buildings in which to carry en- tire to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildi- gns, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. 1 This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned. 12. farms. 8; dwellings. 2; hotels. 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased. 13. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head General Agent of the Bretherhood. It is a live m is the medium of the Order, and its columns te and for sample copies. It is published weekly w and Va., having a first-class job department, and It 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 team with all its doing people. It is published weekly in The Reformer Press, a frust-case job department, and makes a specialty 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 team with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond. We buying a Brotherhood job department, and makes a speciality of high-class work. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. 3. THE REGALLA. 4 CLASSES. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, P. P. JOHN B. HARRIS MR. ROGER W. WATTS, A Recent Graduate of Howard University. HER FRIENDS HER LEGACY. The Last Sad Rites to a Good Christ- ian—East Washington Notes. St. Cyprians Catholic church, 13th and C streets, s. e., was filled to overflowing Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, with an audience of the most composite character that ever assembled within its sacred walls. The occasion that drew forth such an outpouring of the populace was the funeral of Miss Cecilia Thomas, who for over forty years had been one of the most conspicuous figures in the social, religions and philanthropic life of the Catholic world of Capitol Hill. Rev. Father Matthews, assisted by Fathers O'Brien and Keenan, performed the ceremony. Father Matthew's sermon was a beautiful, touching and eloquent tribute to the many excellent virtues of the deceased. The societies of St. Benedict, St. Cyprian and the Children of Mary, the last named organization of which Miss Thomas was the founder, were out in large numbers to pay the last tribute of respect by their attendance and the beautiful floral offerings, that testified more eloquently than 'words the deep sense of appreciation entertained for their benefactor, patron and friend. Rev. J. I. Loving, pastor of the Enon Baptist church, preached the annual memorial sermon to Chas. Sumner Post, No. 9, G. A. R., accompanied the Women Relief Corps of said Post, Sunday night at the above named church. Wm. H. Grimshaw, the commander, as presiding officer made the opening address, after the order of the day was read by the adjutant, the followed the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Miss Eva Grimshaw in an address entitled, "The Debt the Nation Owes Its Gallant Defenders," pictured out in beautiful language and charming gesture, the many brave and unselfish deeds of heroism exhibited by the men behind the guns, in the various wars of the Nation's history. Rev. Loving's sermon was a forcible, patriotic and eloquent resume of the causes that contributed to the end that all men might be equal and enjoy blessing of absolute liberty as ordained by the Author of all things. He paid a graceful tribute to the valor of the Negro in arms, and to the creditable devotion displayed the ladies of the relief in administering to the needs of the indigent and suffering survivors of the various conflicts that have taken place since the inception of this Republic. In closing he admonished them to prove themselves as acceptable in the service of God as they had acquited themselves in battle. The exercises concluded with the singing of "America" by the entire audience. Miss Mamie Peebles of this city who is engaged in teaching in North Carolina is spending her vacation at her home, 1014 D street, s. e. The Demise of Mrs James H. Lee. Mrs. Alice Reberta Lee,the of wife of Rev. James H. Lee, D D , pastor of the Third Baptist church of this city, cried Friday June 1st, and her fureral took place at her husband's church corner Fifth and Q streets, northwest last Sunday, June 8rd. Mrs. Lee was born in this city in 1845 and was converted to Christ in 1860. she was married to Rev. James H. Lee in 1870 by Rev. D. W. Madden in the 19th Street Baptist church of which she was amember. Her husband, Rev. Jas. H. Lee, was called to a pastorate of a Baptist church in New Bedford, Mass., in 1877 and Mrs. Lee rendered him great service in organizing and in building up the church and the membership. As a missionary, she had but few if any equals and as a temperance worker, her work showed out like a bright star. Dr. Lee was called to the pastorate of Third Baptist church of this city in 1866, and he returned to Washington with his family. Five children have blessed the union; one is now dead, and the other four survive. Their names are Misses Nannie, Clara and Ella and one son, James H Lee, Jr. The funeral services were conducted in a way befitting the character of the deceased. She was laid away in a black metallic casket covered with floral tributes from many cluds and friends. One of the most beautiful tributes was "TheGates Ajar" with a dove at its apex. Among the ministers who took part in the obsequies were Revs. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., J. I. Loving, J. Anderson Taylor, William J. Robinson, I. Toliver, A. A. Catlett, Barlett Phillips and A. W. Arnold. The pall-bearers were Deacons Daniel Lewis, Joseph Jones, Joseph Montgomery, Morton Waltes, Charles Lee. W. West and W. D. Robinson. The ladies of the church as well as the friends of Mrs. Lee are to be congatulated for the large number of floral offerings and for courtesies shown by them. Her remains were deposited in a vault at Harmony Cemetery. LATE LOCALS Mr. J. H. Hannon is still sojourning on the sacred soil of the Tar Heel State. Extensive improvements are being made at the old reliable Philadelphia House. Miss Florence Smith the popular 4th st eet school ma'am is suffering from a scalded arm Mr. Williston, of North Carolinr, is visiting his son, Dr. E. D. Williston, of 1484 T street, northwest. Mr. George W. Miller, of St. Paul, Minn. has been appointed as special messenger to the Director of Census, and entered upon his duties last Saturday. Mr. Williams is a gentleman of wide experience, and who has travelled through many sections of the country, accompanying Governor Merriam in whose confidence he holds a high place and at whose urgent request he comes on to Washington. The busiest man in town this week has been Mr. John W. Langley, the capable and obliging appointment clerk of the Censu Office. Although besieged from early morn till dewy eve by a horde of eager applicants, and is frequently obliged to talk to one seeker while listening to two others, his smile never relaxes its sunniness, nor does worry disagreeably upon his steel-like nerves. Even if one doesn't succeed in getting an office, he feels glad to have had the pleasure of meeting such a genial gentleman, Afflicted and unfortunate sufferers from Private disease, Blood Poison, Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, Varicose vein, send for Sworn Testimony, Varicose vein, Blood Poison, T. TREHL, M. D. 604 North Sixth St, Philadelphia, Pa. Positively the only specialist in the United States to cure even though the most celebrated specialists failed. Fresh cases ended in 4 to 10 days. Figure 9-8-8. 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Secretary --- --- B THE SENATORIAL ARENA Bruce Grit Hurls the Javelin at the Clown of the Senate-The Editorial Thunder bolts of The Sun-A Good Word for the Negro. Albany, N. Special—The Hon. William Eaton Chandler of New Hampshire while discussing the Postal Bill in the Senate a short time ago was interrupted in the middle of a sentence by South Carolina's badly educated representative who bears a striking resemblance to an animal who shall be nameless here, though every one will recognize that Ben Tillman is meant. Quick as a flash the New Hampshire Senator turned on the Palmetto statesman (?) and said: "The Senator from South Carolina tires himself and tires other people by interpolating speeches into the remarks of Senators." This was the cut direct and the big bully with murderous proclivities kept the trap closed during the period that Senator Chandler occupied the floor. We may gather from the remarks of Senator Chandler that he expressed the senatorial estimate of this misfit Senator as well that entertained of him by large numbers of members of the third house. It takes Senator Chandler to let the wind out of these southern wind bags who get into the Senate by accident and who imagine they are "it." 一 Speaking of Tillman reminds me to say that Tillmanism is beginning to infect the republican side of our House of Lords and copper kings, it is infectious. So cultured a gentleman as Senator John O. Spooner of Wisconsin, who is an able lawyer, a polished orator and a first class gentlemen on general principles, only recently became the victim of a mild attack on Tillmanism. In the speech which he recently delivered before the Senate, he for the moment forgot senatorial dignity to refer to Negroes as darkies. He was proceeding, it seems, to make a statement and casting his two sound eyes in the direction where "Tillman" sts when he is not standing, he perceived that, that foul mouthed citizen, was focussing his only remaining bleared optical a Svengali like upon him. The dapper little Senator from the Badger state caught the gaze full in his face and appears to have understood what itcalled for, for he quickly said: "O the Senator from South Carolina need not be alarmed for I shall not say a word about the darkies" whereat there wamuch dignified? amusement around the senatorial circle. Thus it will be seen that Ben's making some progress, The New York Sun has trained its editorial battery upon the constitution smashers and Negro baters of the South and is doing a little smashing itself. No better editorials have appeared in any American newspaper in defence of the Negro than those which from time to time appear in The Sun. The writer of them is manifestly a man with a clear political vision and sound notions of what is just and fair. In a lengthy editorial deliverance in its issue of May 29 last The Sun said speaking of the sentiments of the South:— "Moreover this wholesale disfran chisement at the South introduces a political question, so paramount in its importance to the whole Union that it must become eventually a burning, national issue. Such inequality in the political power exercised by the states—more especially as disfra chisement has tended so far, only to intensify the political solidity of the South will in COLORADO AMERICAN, WARNINGTON, D. C. volve possible consequences too dangerous to be tolerated.' The editorial is a bell ringer and it gives fair warning to the exclusive and sensitive whites of the South that the people of the North are not going to put up with their nonsense or take any stock in their cowardly opposition to the Negro whom they are seeking to permanently disfranchise in the interest of white supremacy. The Sun devotes a column and a half to this subject and its mighty comforting reading showing that there is some tall thinking going on in the Yankee mind. In a columna editorial today, June 3rd, "On Negro disfranchisement, and the republican party" the closing paragraph reads as follows: It is the duty of the Republican Party to enforce these constitutional provisions whether it gains or loses in the southern states, and even if thereby it makes southern white men 'ashamed' to belong to it. No political party deserves to exist in this Republic which neglects to guard jealousy the equality of the suffrage for that is essential to the preservation of our political system. Whenever and wherever a blow is struck at it the American Repubblica is struck in its most vital part." The soundness of this reasoning will not be questioned by any lover of justice and fair play. In this paragraph The Sun has summed up the case with its usual clearness and lucidity of statement, and has left nothing further to be said. The argument is unanswer able. The Negro being a citizen, he is entitled to all his rights as a citizen. The white supremacy bug bear will have to crawl into its hole and pull the hole in after it. All this talk about the Negro keeping out of politics and allowing the whites of the South to have full sway is mere rot. The moment the Negro surrenders his political birthright—the bailot—he will cease to be a part of the body politic and he will never be permitted to regain it. The white folks of the South understand this perfectly well and this is why the Cockrars and Murphys et al are shooting sophistory into the ears of the public and urging the repeal of the XVth Amendment. No man living will remember when this Amendment is repealed, for it will never be repealed. A very prominent and distinguished lady—an authoress—whose name I am not permitted to use, in a letter to me under date of May 27, writes:— "Your people will not want for friends if any direct attempt is made to repeal the XVth amendment. But I do not imagine that this is going to be an issue very soon. I rather look for trouble among the white people themselves—between those who believe in the consent of the governed and those who do not—between imperialism and democracy. There is bound to be a clash some day between these widely different ideals of government. The issue will not be forced by the lovers of liberty, but by those who believe in might governing right and who want a government by force. You dark people have a way of getting mixed up in the white men's quarrels, and the first thing he knows he is fighting for you instead of himself, much as he may profess to despise you. This was the way in 1861, when a war to save the Union without disturbing slavery, became a war to destroy slavery and raised the Negro to citizenship. This is the irony of history, and it is likely to repeat itself. It is not possible to foretell what troubles the coming political struggle is likely to precipitate. If McKinley is reelected, the conflict is postponed; but it is bound to come some day. Therefore the Negro need not despair. Out of the storm will come a brighter dawn than we now dare hope for." The Negro, is, of all the agitators the least perturbed and excited in the midst of the discussion now going on about him in the press and pulpit. The New York Independent of May 17, has an editorial, "The Eternal Negro" which clarifies the atmosphere some what and makes the white folks of the south who have been growing red in the face for some years, look cheaper than the proverbial 30 cents. The Independent has a way of uncovering hypocrites which is truly refreshing. Mr. Levi J. Mann, of 31 Orange St. gave his good wife Mrs. L. J. Mann, a pleasant and agreeable surprise on the 37th anniversary of her birthday, May 20th 1900, by presenting her a handsome gold watch and chain. The presentation speech was made by Prof. Robert W. Taylor of Tuskegee, who as usual made a capital speech and provoked much mirth by his witticisms. The recipient endeavored to respond, but she was so full of joy and so completely dazed that her speech grew thick and incoherent as she proceeded, and the little company gathered together to make the evening's entertainment pleasant, rather enjoyed her confusion and smiled audibly. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Van Buren, Rev. J. M. Boddy of Troy, Mr. Henry Spencer of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bruce, Miss M. R. Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. R. Lawrence, Messrs. Thompson and Meade of Troy, Misses M. Livingston, L. Beach, Belle Hawkins and Mrs. C. Williams of Troy, Miss Sadie Harding, Mrs E Harding and others. After the presentation, refreshments were served followed with vocal and instrumental music and games. The affair was was highly enjoyed by all present. BRUCE GRIT. $1.00 — ONLY — $1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ```markdown ``` By EDWARD A. 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RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetries; gold medal awarded tor the setance of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Kaveris: trestr rrereastu)ly Womens complaints and irregularitios; private sanita- rium fer ladies befure anc during confine ment, Officshours tiem 3 to 9 Bm 619 Penn. Avenue, Weabtnston, D.C DB SHEA ee ae is ashi C2 eo ae Th SZ orice ee © eo UNC eg pi eS ir \ SS Z ZA Sy ; wp \ { a (© EES — — Fe 7 \ SEC? Crew, ¢ ~Z > “ OL. 8 NO. 10. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY. JUNE 9, 1900. PRICE FIVE CENTS mem Tsay ees ee IN DEFENSE OF HIS RACE Rev. C. T. Walker Replies to Adverse Criticism—Cockran and Frank .Scored— An Enthusiastic Meeting Which Crowded Carneyie Hall to the Doors. New York, N. Y., Special—To an audience that crowded into every seat and aisle of the main floor, the stage, aod the balconies of Carnegie Hail last Sunday night the Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, pastor of the Mount Olivet Bap- tist church, spoke in defense of his race and in repiy to W. Burke Cockran and other speakers at the recent Mont gomery conferenee and to the Rey. Henry Frank, who assailed the Negro race at Caroegie Hall a week ago. The majonty of those present were colered people and the words of the speaker ineited them toa frenzy of ap- proval at times. There were loud mur- murings of ‘‘Hear!’’ and “Yes!,’ When the enemies of the race were denounced awave of sympathetic anger swept through the hall, With fine sarcasm Dr. Walker asked that every one join m singing “America.” “The colored man has a right to sing ‘America,’ he said, ‘and I want you to feel perfeetly at home when you do so.’”’ A burst of responsive laughter came from the audience. A prayer was said by the Rev. W. L. Taylor of Richmond, Va., who is Presi- dent of Ihe True Reformers bank. D:. Walker in the beginning likened the case of the Negro in his appeal for deliverance fsom oppression to the peo- ple ofthe Apostile Paul in their sup- plication to Caesar. Ovontinuing, Dr. Walker said: ‘“Itis my desire on this occasion to speak to you of a race greatly misrepre- seated, despised, oppressed, and hated. [appear fora people born in tribula- tion and disciplined in slavery;opposed and persecuted by some of the brightest minds, and defended by some of the ablest. From this hall last Sabbath the news went ont tothe world that the Rey. Henry Frank in preaching the Gospel ef the lowly Nasarene, stated that the Negro should again be reduced to slavery. Among other slanders he said that the free Negro often becomes a brutal beast, more dangerous toa eom- munity than a wild bull. At the recent Montgomery Conference the very peo ple the delegates metto discuss were excluded and many unfaverable things Were said of them, Mr, Oockran in his Speech declared that the Fifteenth Amendment was a dead letter in the South because the people fn the south- ra states had made up their minds not to submit to it UME WEGRO A PATRIOT, t declare that the Negro is a member of the body politic. The colored man is (he American of Americans; he bas i SS Qt —_— Vp fry, fae en, OD E 1111 \\\ Nps HT WR = TE HIN sy n\ \ HIN | pI iN ec” ASS LEE LE 4 AS Yy 7H Ne AN ‘ MENS = / \ \ ip HW FJ AN \ ; YM MEEK WY) Z= \ { YZ | Ziff , (F¥:' ONY <r A VE" Ww Zs NY (Z 1Y KO W REV: C. T. WALKER, The Noted Pulpit Orator, Scholar, Auther and Traveller, Who so Eloquent); Defended the Race Against the Criticisms of Burke Cochran and Others. been herve almost as long as any one elee. Our emaneipation did not make us men; the amendment to the Conati- tution gave us coagtitutiohal liberty. God made us men long before men made us citizens. Obrist owed a debt of gratitude to the African, for it was Africa tbat gave him ehelter in hie babyhoed, and it was anu Atrican whe bore the cross to Calvary. The hand that signed the emancipation proclama: tion was guided by the bruised and pierced band of Cnrist. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, under which the colored man acquired the right to vote, was placed there after the Nation had been baptizedin b!ood, and it would require a second baptism of blood to remove it ” A tumnlt of approbation followed this deolaration, lasting ten minutes. | “This citizenship is due the Negro,” contiaued the speaker, ‘‘as a reward of meritorious service on the battlefield in defense of the American Republic, which did not regard him as a citizen.”’ Dr. Walker reviewed the patriotism of the Negro from the time of the Bostor massacie to the war with Spain. In speaking of the progress of the Negro he said that the Negro has made pro- (Centinued on ninth page.) Ss. Luke's Prosperity. The St. Lake’s P.B. chureh ts en: joying a season of unexampled pros: perity, spiritually and financially. Rev. O. M. Waller, the energetic young rector and unquestionably the foremost theologian of his denomination in this eountry among Afro Americans, has broken all records in debt-paying and increase of memberehip. He is ably as- sisted by Mr. R. W. Thompkins, who has no equal here as a choir master; Mr i. P. Slaughter in charge of the Sab* bath school; Mr, F. L. Cardozo at the head of the Men’s Guild; Mra, Anna E. Uole in charge of the Woman’s Guild, and maby other faithful workers. St. Luke’s and Rectur Waller are to be mutually congratulated. Mr. White in the South. Hon. George MH. White is firing along the commencement line in the South. He has appeared before the Greensboro A. and M. Oollegein North Carolina, the Georgia Normal and Industrial College near Savannah, Georgia, the A. and M. College at Normal, Ala. and other important educational insti- tutions. Atevery point he was warmly received, and his sound logic and mag- netic eloquence stirred anew the am- bition of many an Afro-American youth. NEGROES IN COMIC OPERA Visitor to Washington Astomshed at the Excellence with which “The Pirates of Penzance” was Played—A Large and Enthusiastic Audience. Special te The New York Times. Washington, June 9.—“I don’t znow as much about the capacity ef the col- ored race for self improvement,” re- marked a stranger ia Wasbington, “as some newspaper editors do, amd per’ haps I have not as complete epinions on that subject as I ought to have. But I have just had an experience which might be of intesest to some of the people who have opinions. “The theatres are mostly closed in Washington, and it is hard for the stranger within the gates who wants to do something with nis evenings. On Friday 1 saw an advertisement that a company of colered smateurs were go- ing te produce Giibert and Sulilvan’s opera, ‘Ihe Pirates of Penzance.’ I don’t usualiy patronize amateur per- formance; on the contrary, I aveid them. Butthe theatres were closed, and it struck me that this might be « movelty, so I went, “There were plenty of white people there, and probably eome of them came ip with the expectation ofhaving the Gilbertian humor helped out with unconssious humor by the perfermers, {fso, those who came to grin remained to applaud, to grow wildly enthusias« tie, “It was nofan amateur dramatic society. It wasa gathering of young ladies and gentlemen, most of them belonging to # musical society. They were evidently of the highest class of colored people—men and women of re- finement and education. Probably few of them were theatregoers, since people of their race are not welcomed at moss of the Washington theatres. “Toe performance they gave was a revelation. I mean 1t was a revelation of how comis opera ought to be played I don’t propose to insult it by saying thatit was the best amateur perform- ance I ever saw, though that is trae. Tbe chorus was the best chorus I have ever seen ou either the amateur or pre- fessiowul stage. Either it was wonder: fully trained, or 1t was fall of natural geniue—perbaps both. The stieks of wood that serve in the sheruses ef so many productions were notably ab- sent. Every member of the chorus was an actor. He or she wae not there as @ wallflower, but to act according to (Continued on ninth page.) TUSKEGEE'S GALA DAY, The Commcement Exercises at Mr. Washington's Famous School-A Magnificent Showing of the Year's Work-Editor Scott's Eloquent Speech and a Representative Throng of Visitors. Tuskegee, Alabama, Special—The commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute began Sunday, May 27th, at which time the commencement sermon was preached by Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, Atlanta, Ga., and closed Thursday, May 31st with commencement address by Rev. I. B. Scott, D. D., editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. Many persons, some 2,000 or more, visited the institute during the week to be present at the various exercises. Monday evening the Phelps Hall Bible Training School exercises were held at which time the address was delivered by Rev. J. E. Smith, of Chattanooga, Tenn. On Tuesday evening the fifth oratorical contest for the Trinity Church, Boston prize, took place. This is one of the greatest events of commencement week and yearly it grows in interest and power as the school's standard of scholarship is raised. The wisdom of Dr. Donald in establishing this prize is clearly seen. Six young men spoke, three from the graduating class and three from the incoming senior class. On Wednesday evening the exercises of the Industrial and Agricultural departments were held. The platform of the large chapel was filled with most beautiful and interesting articles from the various departments. The agricultural department showed a splendid lot of vegetables, shocks of rye, oats and wheet, with a case of snow white honey in one pound sections. The dairy showed beautiful balls of butter, bottles of milk and cream and a number of cheese. The machine shop had an engine and castings, the blacksmith shop beautiful forge work, tinware from the tin shop, harness, shoes, suits for men and women and a fine buggy, representing the various departments. These, however, were not all the exhibits made by the industrial and agricultural departments. The exhibit room of the recently dedicated Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades Building was thrown open to visitors on commencement day and in it were found every imaginable article from the 23 industrial departments of the school. The beautiful wagons and buggies and especially the beautiful trap made by five senior boys, won everybody's admiration. The painting, upholstery and everything about the trap were so perfect that many could not believe it was not made by experts. The beautiful furniture was very fine indeed and much credit is due the instructors and boys for the drawing and construction of the various articles. The agricultural display won the admiration of all. The quality and yield of wheat interested every one and no finer and plumper berry was ever seen in the Dakotas. Cows, calves, hogs, horses and sheep were brought together in a large pen so that all could see them. All the stock is of fine quality, the horses, cows, hogs and sheep being of especially fine breeds. The year has been one of the most successful in the history of the school. The additions and improvements during the year have been varied and substantial. The Slater Armstrong Memorial Trades Building to which ref THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. erence has been made, has been completed. Huntington Hall, a dormitory for girls, will be ready for occupancy next year. Work on the Girl's Industrial Building, dairy barn, dairy house, and hennery is proceeding satisfactorily The enrollment this year has reached 1231; 872 boys, 339 girls. Twenty-even states, 2 territories, Cuba, Porto Rico, Barbadoes, Jamaica and Africa have been represented. The raising of the course of study has cut down the number of graduates from 64 last year to 47 this year. Twenty-nine have received trade certificates this year and 18 of them are members of the senior class. A number has already received them in other years. Most of the others will remain to finish the normal course. Five graduates in agriculture, 4 in lau dering, 3 each in cooking and nurse training, 2 each in haeness making, brick making and brickmasonry, and 1 each from the machine, wheelwright, blacksmith and carpenter shops, one each in housekeeping, dressmaking and millinery. The graduates from the academie course number 36, 27 boys and 9 girls. The report of Principal Washington to the Board of Trustees showed that the receipts for the year have been $197,630. Of this amount $94,490 08 has been spent for the current expenses of the institution, $29,855 71 have been paid on last year's deficit, $22, 916 80 for building and improvements, and $47,407.10 towards the endowment fund. The students paid in labor toward their expenses $63,102 93. This is a splendid showing and one of which the race will be proud we are sure. All of the exercises were well attended, and on commencement day excursions from Montgomery and many other nearby places brought crowds hear to the address of Dr. Scott. It was a splendid effort in every way. This strong man of the race proved his right to the great respect which he has won wherever he has been. He simply captivated his audience with the eloquent address which was delivered Principal Washington is in every way encouraged in consequence of the success of the year's work. HOTEL MEN MEET. Prominent Headwaiters Hold a Big Convention and are Entertained by the Monongahelans. Pittsburg, Pa., Special—The National Association of Head and Second Waiters convention met here on Monday at the Bethel A. M. E. church with a very large attendance. The welcome address to the city was delivered by Mayor W. J. Deihl. The opening address was delivered by J. L. Thomas of Harrisburg, responded to by W. A. Locke of Cairo, Ill. The morning session was devoted to seating of the delegates and hearing the roports of the officers. The secretary's report showed that the membership had increased from 100 to 225 since their first convention which was held at Chicago in 1899. Monday evening the delegates were entertained by the members of the Epworth League of the Warren M. E church. The second day's session was more interesting and the number of delegates in the convention was increased by the arrival of a large delegation from the West. The important questions before the convention on Tuesday was the establishing of a home for aged waiters and a school for waiters where the art of waiting FOUND AT LAST The Magnetic Comb. BEFORE USING. Hair Disease Germ Under Microscope. AFTER USING. POSITIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty,' Knappy, Kinky hair. Electricity is life. This Comb in connection with Electrical Hair Restorative, the great hair grower. Causes the hair to grow long and straight. 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Montgomery, of Chicago, recording secretary, and Charles H. McCavd, of Pittsburg, treasurer. A short session of the convention was held Wednesday morning and Columbus, Ohio was decided on for the next convention, after which the convention adjourned. Wednesday afternoon the delegates visited the different hotels and attended the memorial exercises at the Lincoln memorial cemetery, the only cemetery owned by colored men in this part of the state, and Wednesday evening they were tendered a banquet at Turner Hall, Allegheny City, which was one of the finest of its kind ever given in this city. Covers were laid for 150 couples, and after the banquet the tables were cleared and the hall made ready for dancing which lasted up to an early hour. Thursday morning the delegates left the city for their home much pleased with the hospitalities shown them by the Pittsburg people. J. A. R. L. NOTICE! REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS. 1210 U STREET, N. W. The only colored architects in the city, since the death of C. S. T. Brent. Architects for churches and chapels anywhere in the United States. A number of colored men have been appointed to places in the Census Office this week. Mr. William J. Chinn, the popular railroader, was in the city a few days this week. He is now running from Washington to Boston. Mr. James N. Van B. Stith, a prominent young man of Baltimore, Md., was in the city Tuesday of this week While here he was the guest of Mr. Harry Williams. J. S. Koence is now giving his full time to the direction of the famous Delmo Koonce cafe in the Odd Fellows' Hall Building. Mr. Koonce has the finest banquet hall in this section of the country for the accommodation of Afro Americans. Hon. T. T. Altain left the city last Wednesday for Philadelphia where he will accept an important position as one of the custodians of Convention Hall where the great national republic can convention will be held. Miss Minnie A. Lucas the efficient clerk and expert type writer of the law office of Thomas L. Jones has received an appointment in the Recorder of Deeds Office. We wish her much success in her new field of duty. Mr. Charles E. Hall has been appointed assistant sergeant-at-arms at the Philadelphia Republican Convention. Mr. Hall is one of the popular Westerners who have "canght on" with Washingtonians and his success is well merited. Lawyers E. M. Hewlett and W. C. Martin were speakers at the Epworth League entertainment in Alexandria two Sundays ago. They spoke to a large and select audience and won golden opinions from their hearers. These men are prominent members of the Washington bar and can always be relied on to give a good account of themselves. The Sidney Woodward concert promises to draw a fashionable crowd out next Monday evening, June 11th, at the Shiloh Baptist church. With such drawing cards as Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar the poet, Mrs. Lula Joy Brooks Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, Prof. J. T. Layton, assisted by a chorus of sixty voices nothing but a first class entertainment is assured. This is Mr. Winston Payne's first attempt at giving a concert, although he has participated in nearly every prominent musical entertainment that has been given in the city for years. I buy all my cream and water ices from the popular Delmo Koonce Cafe. COME & JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Pub- lishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufact- CAPITAL $100,000. Shares $10 to $100, payable $1.00 monthly. Admission fee $1.00. OBJECT—Buy and borrow of ourselves. All kinds of societies and clubs can join. NO PASSWORDS, GRIPS or SIGNS. Agents and organizers wanted. alary, commission and territory given THIS ASSOCIATION buys properties for members and gives long time to pay for it. Saves them 10 to 25 per cent. on house rent, fuel, provisions and dry goods bill. Loans them money when in need at small interest. Gives them $2 to $10 week when sick (women paid for all complaints). Furnishes doctor and medicine free. Gives $30 to $450 at death; also $100 to $500 if living 10 years. Secures all kinds of EMPLOYMENT for them FREE at any place. Incorporated 1895. Organized since then 384 branches and purchased over $50,000 worth of real estate. Mention this paper, Dr. E. PARKER READ, Founder and Pres. Miss J. PARKER SHIELDS, Secretary. Rev. ALEXANDER H, NEWTON, Treasurer. LAWYER M. LUTHER HICHOLAS, Solicitor. A The Rote-Song Recital. The Rote-Song Recital by pupils of the public schools at the High School Anditorium last Tuesday night was a thoroughly enjoyable, interesting and successful affair. Great credit is due Mrs. Alice Strange Davis, the Directress of Music in our schools, who had entire charge of the innovation, and her able assistants, Misses Lola Johnson, Marie James and Loney Haywood and Messrs. Grant and Layton, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Joseph Douglass and Miss Gregoria Frazier rendered several selections in a masterly manner. Notice—Meeting. The National Memorial Home Association will hold its last meeting for the season, at the Sojourner Truth Home, Vermont Avenue, northwest, Tuesday June 12th, 6:30 p.m. Miss M. R. Bowen chairman, E. M. Boston, supt. The summer course of Mme. Smallwood's Dressmaking Academy, 1518 Madison street, begins June 15th. Pupils can enter any time. Mrs. Kete Ross of 1602 L. northwest, left yesterday for Atlantic City. Gen. Robert Smalls, Collector of Customs at Beaufort, S. C., is in the city. He was accompanied by his little son, Willie. He will spend a few days in the city and will go to Philadelphia to remain until the National Republican Convention is over. While complaining a little, Gen. Smalls looks the picture of health and it seems that the last years of his life are being crowned with a golden harvest. His bill, which has been in Congress for many years, was recently passed by Congress, allows him quite a few thousand dollars. After the death of his son-in-law, Mr. J. S. Bampfield, who was postmaster at Beaufort, Gen. Smalls succeeded in having Mrs. Bampfield, his daughter, appointed postmistress. Woman's Day was observed Sunday, at Lanes Chapel, under the auspices of the Epworth League. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Miss Grace Campbell and Miss M. L. Jordan were among those who appeared and addressed the meeting The funeral of Rev. B. J. Garrett, who for over half a century had been a consistent member of Ebenezer M. E. church, took place Sunday afternoon at 1:30, in the presence of an audience that filled the spacious church and crowded the sidewalk as well. Rev. John H. Griffin officiated, assisted by Revs. W. J. Howard, and R. Robinson a former pastor of the church. Aside from Eastern Star Lodge of Odd Fellows and Olive Branch Lodge of Samaritans, the Official Board, Class No. 1, and the Palm Leaf Organ Club of the church were in attendance at the obsequies, testifying by their presence and resolutions of condolence, the deep affection and esteem in which the deceased was held. While out for an evening don't forget to stop by the Delmo Koonce eate. OBITUARY. Mrs. Louvenia Russell, who for many years resided in this city, died at her home, Jonesboro, Tennessee, early Tuesday morning, after an illness of eighteen mouths duration. Mrs. Russell was well and favorably known here, having been employed as assistant in the library of the Bureau of American Ethnology. H r only family survivor is her daughter, Miss Ella M. Russell, who is her successor in the bureau library. THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. U. MERE MENTION. ```markdown ``` If interested in this Associationwrite to. Home Office, 514 South 12th street, Philade SUMMER RESORTS HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE in which furnishes one with a magnifi which is a wide sheet of water giving ing or fishing. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnis cent view for tea miles. At the base of which is a wide ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. 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 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. from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn tristotly first class. The Bed Rooms are nues. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. TH, Snow Hill, N.J. is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is striptly 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. SUMMER RESORTS. MA ATLANTIC CITY. Madre's Park ington Street Madre's Park for the season. On the Eckington Street Railway. Twenty minutes ride from the city. A delightful trip, good cool water. A splendid dancing pavilion and all conveniences for plenies 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 Parch, Eckington, D. C. Loudoun county is claimed by many to be the healthiest county in Virginia. An ideal summer home for the accommodation of city guests. Good food, cool rooms; plenty of shade; first class in every particular; city references; address Mrs Delia Howard at Wilburn P. O., above county. or Robt. Lockwood, "The Alban,y" 17th and H nw., city. There is a First Class Ice Cream CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. J. C. SMALLWOOD, Proprietor. Parlor and Confectionery, Where our people are not refused, but are invited to sit and enjoy the best cream and cake with elegant service. No color line at MRS. HYMAN'S 1618 7th St., nw., bet. Q and R Sts. MANHATTAN INN. 17 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. THOMAS COLE, Proprietor. An energetic colored woman who understands canvassing can secure permanent employment with good pav by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 Cst n. w. An active intelligent colored man who wants a good paying position can secure one if he means business. A well established Insurance and Beneficial Association desires just such a man to take charge of the work and the agents. A good position for the right man. Address "Insurance" or call at 459 C St. n.w., for further information. Boys if you want to get a run for your money just stop by the Delmo Koo rice cafe. REDUCED TO $1.00 BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE AFTER HAIR STRAIGHTENER. One LARGE JAR thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto 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, pimples and black-heads, smallpox pits, tan and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00, or send Post-Office Money 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. CRANE, ® --- --- THE HOME OF THE MASTER OF THE MASTER Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. FITZGERALD'S AUDITORIUM Open all the year. Suitable for conventions receptions, balls, concerts and theatrical entertainments. Choice wines, liquors and cigars. Attached the finest billiard room in the city. The Auditorium Cafe attached is strictly first class. Special attention given collation parties, weddings, receptions, etc. B. G. Fitzgerald, proprietor, 30 and 32 North Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. THE NEW HOUSE DEBITY COTTAGE 81 N. Ohio Ave., Atlantic City, N.J. Excells any in the city. All modern improvements. Two squares from the Reading Railroad depot. Two squares from the beach. I kindly thank my old as well as new patrons for their liberal patronage and hope for a continuance of the same. Mrs. J F. Debity, proprietress. THE HUB HOTEL CHOICE WINES. LIQUORS. 15 N. Illinois Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Choice wines, Liquors and Cigars. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS HAKRIS' HOTEL GEORGE H HARRIS, PROPRIETOR, 1139 Baltic Avenue, 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. ALEXANDRIA, VA. THE ELITE—624 S. Washington street; Alexandria, Va., Ice cream, confectionery, soda water and milk shakes, 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. CATLETTS, VA. 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 Fauquier 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. Board furnished for $12.00 per month, $4.00 per week, or 75 cents per day. Healthy climate, excellent board and comfortable rooms. Apply with stampte Mrs. Kate McGuire, Catletts, Fauquier Co., Va. Lawnside. N.J. MADRE'S PARK. LOUDOUN CO., VA. SPECIAL. AT LAST! WANTED HELP A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 2 . HIGHER EDUCATION. A Howard Graduate Contends For It and Delivers Some Powerful Blows In Its Defense—Beautiful Word Painting and a Most Eloquent Peroration. There is but one question in the world: How to make man better; and but one answer: Education. Because education is the development of the human faculties tending toward the perfectibility of the human race, the highest motive, and bringing man nearest to God. Therefore, education is the force which answers the only question in this world, and it behooves us who have been engaged in educational pursuits and whose duty it is hereafter to endeavor to make man better to consider well this answer, all potent force at our parting and farewell. Our purpose is to show wherein the high education contributes to the aggregate of qualities which constitute manhood calls into play the highest powers of man's being, and best fits him for his life work. If his vocation is to be a professional one, he needs the higher education; if it it is to be along industrial lines, he can do better after serving a long gratuitous apprenticeship in the higher schools. This rule applies to every man alike in his respective class, and not as Dr. Warner would have us apply it to the Caucasian and deny it the Negro. In short we wish to show how the higher education tells most powerfully on any and every man's life, irrespective of his race. Every man has or ought to have a mission. Men of purpose have something to live for, and if the object be a high and noble one, something to die for, secondly—man was made for. man and his one God-like function is to take knowledge from the eternity of truth and put it into the eternity of human life; thirdly—every nobler creature is, as it were, the basis and support of multitudes that are his inferious, consequently there should be more nobler creatures to support and elevate the multitudes of inferiors, and thus to make man and the world better. Now the question arises, what does man need in this particular age of material prosperity, when only men of great genius and character and training can meet with distinguished success, to best perform the duties incumbent upon him? He needs possession of and control over his whole nature. He needs "enduring fiber and lasting sinew." He needs latent power to deal with men; hurculean strength, inexhaustive vim, great intrepidity of heart, and the highest powers of mind. How is he to develope these powers? By the higher education; that which seeks soul, brain, and brawn; moral completeness or virtue; intellectual perfection or wisdom: physical excellence or health. The mind and will are the truly regal part of man's nature; and the higher education seeks not only to develop a sound mind in a sound body, but to stimulate the will and train the heart, brains and hand to obey it. Thus it inspires the stout heart to love, which is in itself the very wine of existence; the cultured brains to perform wonders untold; the skilled hand, if it be of the painter, to clothe lifeless canvass with entrancing form and bewitching beauty; of the sculptor, to breathe into senseless marble the breath of life, of the musician, to ravish the ear with strains of delightful music. In a word, education brings out of a man what there is in him in the way of ability and power, and makes him a leader of men by virtue of what he does for them. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. --- At some perion of life, the average man must expect to encounter something like hurricane labors, and before in higher educated man, the colossal difficulties and vices of life fall away, as the Britons did before the sword of William of Hastings. It was this all-potent force that trained the powers of utterance of D. mosthenes in a cave by the sea, after he was hised from Bema, and made him a logical giant and the greatest orator of antiquity. It aims to send the man to his life work, a high-minded, far-seeing resolute man, able to cope with anything either in thought or deed. The higher education is in itself (to use the words of Ransom) "a victory nobly won;" the corner stone of state." In it are centered all the avenues of the world's progress. Hence it is a prerequisite to distinguish success in any vocation of life, and is as important to the successful man as the propeller and rudder are to the steamship. Bulwer Lytton says: "there lives not a man on earth out of the lunatic asylum, who has not in him the power to do good;" and the higher education is the all-potent force, "the angel of promise and bow of hope" that both inspires and enables us to press onward and upward toward the mark of our higher calling. It is as the fasting granite foundation which sustains any superstructure that may be erected upon it; and it is a sorry structure without the foundation. Take into consideration the high type of civilization of today and ask yourself if a highly educated people could be content to suffer the idleness of ancient times and the ignorance and superstition of medieval ages. Could this day and time stand witness to such shameless crimes as were pepertrated in the early ages of a more limited intellectual development? Could we be content to see Socrates condemned to drink the fatal hemlock, or to see the Savior pushed barefoot over the pavements of Jerusalem bending beneath his cross? No, we could not! Could we be contented to surrender the fair Virginia as a slave, or denounce Galileo as a heretic, force him through a baptism of persecution, and worst of all compel him to solemly deny that the earth moved around the sun? Not in the name of higher education. Let me ask what the world would be today without the founders of the higher education? Without Phidias, and art—without Aeschylus, Homer and the author of the book of Job, and poetry—without David and Isaih, and religion—without Pericles, and statecraft,—without Plato and Bacon, and moral philosophy—without Thales, Pythaoras and Newton, and natural philosophy—without civilization which has drawn permanent truths from these fountains of learning; has drawn learning, that which changes, sustains, dissolves, creates and rears, and makes man better? I ask what the world would be without this benediction of the higher learning; and I answer that it would be, as it has been clouds and darkness overhanging whirlwinds and countergustes of calamity—an emnipotent mass of nonentity—meerly an abstraction from chaos. By some, the higher education has been denounced as an impracticable consumption of time. Let me remind such persons that every man wastes more than time enough to make himself famous; furthermore, that man must spend and be spent for the noble privilege of success, and that the time and effort spent in learning the languages, in pursuit of mathematics, in mastering logic and other merely dis- AT THE TOP! A. H. COOPER MERCHANT TAILOR BECAUSE: His fits are perfect. And Quality Unsurpassed. His workmanship is unexcelled. A line of goods of immense variety. Special rates to Hotel Men. 925 18th Street nw 493 Mo. Ave. cor. 6th St. OPPOSITE PENN. STATION. Washing on D. C. ciplinary studies always yield large results in life, whether professional, industrial or what not. A celebrated publicist says, "If I knew I had only ten years to live, I would spend nine of them in getting ready for the tenth;" and again, the president of Oberlin College says, "When God wants to make a squash He takes about six weeks; but when he wants to make an oak He takes a hundred years." These denunciators take the classic languages as their hobby when they complain of time wasted. *We shall not speak of the power of Latin and Greek in refining the taste, or in discipling the judgment, or in invigorating the understanding; we shall not say how the treasures of antiquity, the wreck of empires and dynasties, the monumental trophies and triumphant arches, the palaces of princes and temples of the gods would be totally lost to us without those finished histories which still enlighten and instruct governments in their duty and their destiny; neither shall we mention, (as Story puts it), "those matchless orations which aroused nations to arms and chained senates to the chariot-wheels of all-conquering eloquence; but we beg to remind our worthy critics that until the eighteenth century the mass of science in its principal branches was deposited in the dead languages, and much of it still reposes there, and that the classies are the only keys that will unlock the vast treasure-house stored with the accumulation of ages. Furthermore, let them imagine the jurist ignorant of the maxims of law and equity that adorn the Roman Godes; or the physician without the knowledge of centuries heaped up in the latinity of continental Europe; or the divine content to trust his faith and hopes for time and eternity to the dimness of inadequate translations which often destroy the beautiful spirit of the text, a misinterpretation of which due to ignorance is almost as bad as a misbelief and may lead him and his followers to Robert Ingersoll's hereafter. But, our honorable enthusiasts, who try to make up in noise what they lack in common sense, may yet claim that one can understand the original text from the translation. Yes, understand it (according to Story) "as one listens to the tale of a dream twice told; or catches the roar of the ocean in the ripple of a rivulet; or sees the blaze of noon in the first glimmer of twilight." Some of the factors of higher education may seem trivial and a waste of time, but they are as potent to success in life as a single link is to the entire chain. As an illustration, there is a place in the Rocky Mountains where the waters of the Columbia and Missouri flow within a mile of each other; and there is a spot between them, where a single grain of sand may change the course of the raindrops, as they fall, in either direction; sending ```markdown ``` perfect. city Unsurpassed. tranship is unexcelled. goods of immense variety. en. 925 18th Street nw. Ave. cor. 6th St. TION. Washing on, D C. one to the Columbia, the other to the Missouri; one to the Pacific, the other to the rough Atlantic. A hinge is a little thing for a great door to swing upon. So a collegiate education may seem unnecessary and a waste of time for many, but it is the all-potent force which bears the same relation to any and every vocation, just as surely as does the link to the chain, the grain of sand to the raindrop, or the hinge to the door. The great majority of mankind are very reluctant about taking a collegiate course for their particular calling. Along professional lines, the lawyer for example, who is wanting of the higher education, asks if there is any difference between the "college bred" lawyer and himself? Again, along industrial lines the farmer lacking this element, likewise asks if there is any difference between the "college bred" farmer and himself. We will answer these gentlemen by asking them if there is any difference between the brilliant glow of the electric light and the dim flicker of the tallow candle? The farmer must cultivate his brains that he may the better cultivate his corn, for the "college bred" farmer can make two blades of grass grow where one grew before. On the other hand the professional man; the lawyer, doctor, minister, chemist, dentist and every other man, because of continual growing competition, needs first a sound collegiate education, and upon this and this only as a foundation, may he build the superstructure of his particular bent or profession. Finally we would have every man know that today the places of trust and responsibility are being filled by educated men only. In conclusion, how superior is the man who has drunk deep at that elixir fountain, the higher education! He has grown to harmonious human virtue and capacity, just as common ore is metamorphosed to the finest quality of metal in the needle or the hair spring of the watch. He is the individual purified and potentiated. Dum Vivimus V. vamus. He lives while he lives in an exalted atmosphere where he sways the world by his great and splendid actions. He thinks and rightly thinks, as the poet says— Myself in Him myself decry." and "So long as I have lived, I have tuled to live worthily." Finally, let us give heed to the higher education, and then take Mackay's advice— "If thou canst plan a noble deed And never flag till it succeed, Though in the strife the heart should bleed, Whatever obstacles control, Thine nour will come, go on, true soul! Thou'it win the prize, thou'it reach the goal "* *Based on Story's "The Importance of Classical Studies." --- ROGER W. WATTS. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE The Sultan of Turkey is now a receptive candidate for Democratic sympathy. The party that regrets the settlement of a labor strike is short on excuses for existence. The political organization that thrives upon disorder and discontent is not the proper governing power for a healthy nation. The increased dividends of the Southern railways naturally causes an increased uneasiness on the part of Southern politicians. Fewer failures in all sections of the country last April than in April, 1899. That's pretty good proof of prosperity in a Presidential year. Mark Twain's Presidential candidacy had the humorous right of way until it encountered the Sioux Falls and Cincinnati proceedings. The Democrats are to have their great jollification this year on the Fourth of July in place of putting it off until the Ides of November. A decrease of 284,000,000 pounds in the quantity of wool imported in a year shows the value of protection to wool to the American farmer. Democratic sympathy for the Boers is largely made up of a desire to put the Administration in an embarrassing position with other powers. If Aguinaldo were wise he would send half a dozen delegates to the Kansas City convention, not to vote, but to take up a sympathy collection. The Philadelphia convention can well afford to indorse the St. Louis platform of 1896. It can be offered as an exhibit of what the Republican party does in the platform promise fulfillment line. Hon. John G. Carlisle no longer regards himself as a resident of Kentucky. Mr. Carlisle has not had a high opinion of his old political associates since Bryanism prompted them to throw stale eggs at him. Tennessee produced nearly a million tons more coal last year than in 1895. That ought to be an industrial object lesson to the South, especially as practically the whole of it was used at the factories of that State. Saving banks deposits in the United States in 1894 and in 1899, compare as follows: Year. Depositors. Deposits. 1899.....5,200,000 $2,178,800,000 1894.....4,800,000 1,771,200,000 Increase, 1899..400,000 $407,600,000 The export trade of the South for the past twelve months amounted to over $4000,000,000, more than one third of that of the entire country. These are figures which speak more eloquently than the narrow Southern politicians who contribute so liberally to the Congressional Record. The only piece of national legislation for which the Democratic party has been responsible, since the election of Abraham Lincoln, is the Wilson-Gorman tariff bill, a measure despised by its authors; hated by its sponsors, and which wrought ruin to thousands of those who tried to be its friends. If it were not for the good times, if it were not for their past record, if it were THE COLORADO AMERICAN, WARHINGTON, B. G. not that McKinley has been such a promise keeper, if it were not that the American people know a good thing when they have it, and if it wore not for a few more if's, it would be safe to bet money on Democratic success this fall. We are not so very poorly off after all, judging by the following comparison of last year's per capita circulation of money: In Per capita. England.....$17 05 Germany.....19 84 United States.....25 75 And now the per capita in the United States is over $28, and still increasing. Out of forty-nine clearances of American vessels in our trade with Europe last year, thirty-five were those of the four ships of the American line. Less than a score of different American vessels sailed from American for European ports during last year, and it is not surprising that they carry but 1.30 per cent of our total exports to Europe. Of the thirty-five American ships that entered American ports with cargoes from Europe last year twenty eight were of the American line. The twenty eight represented the repeated voyages of but four ships. Not to exceed a dozen different American ships entered American ports with cargoes from Europe during last year, while thousands of foreign vessels entered. Records of the Post office Department show that the amount of mail matter of all classes in the United States, in 1890, weighed 1,565,660,508 pounds. This was enough to fill 89,142 cars with freight. This record was the largest in the history of the country, and was due to the remarkable prosperity and unprecedented business activity now existing. In dull Democratic times the business of the postoffice always declines. Out of nearly thirteen hundred millions of dollars' worth of merchandise carried between the United States and Europe during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, less than three million dollars' worth were carried in American ships other than those of the American line. The latter named line carried nearly forty million dollars' worth. Foreign ships carried twelve hundred and fifty million dollars' worth. And yet the foreign lines are concentrating all of their opposition to the passage of the shipping bill upon the only American line in the transatlantic trade. Cheshire at His Old Tricks. A marked copy of The Evening Journal printed at Wilmington, Del., has come to this office. It gives an account of the experience of Mr. William E. Colvin, a well known and respected colored man of that city, who was fleeced out of $40 by one Mrs. Alice Cheshire. It seems that Mrs. Alice Cheshire brought a bogus check from New York City to Wilmington and after getting acquainted with the best people there, among whom was Mr. Colvin, had Mr. Colvin to accompany her to the bank and vouch for her. The check proved to be of no value and Mr. Colvin had to make that amount good. Mr. Colvin, however, upon the advice K of the Chief of Police went to New York City where he had Mrs. Cheshire and her husband, Mr. Charles B. Cheshire arrested and forced them to disgorge the money. Mr Cheshire is well known in this city and has had considerable trouble here of the same character. He and his wife are at present soliciting funds for the John A. Hay Industrial School of Alexandria, Va. While out for an evening don't forget to stop by the Delmo Koonce cafe. Dress-Making. 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Address, NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. 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, on 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 brew masters 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. 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COOPER, Manacer 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D.C. cae SATURDAY, JUNE, 9, 1900. a THE SITUATION. No campaign within the memory of the oldest inhabitant opens with grester premise of exciting incidents than does the impending conflict of 1900. The issues are clearly drawn, but the two great parties do not present a solid frent of sharp contrast as has been true of tormer years. There will be an un— precedented era of politically recasting shitting and adjusting in order that the masses may be able to tollow the flag which stands for their chosen prin- ciples. The situation calls for a degree of caution and coel-headedness and partisan courage that will tax the resources of our wisest statesmen and economiate. On form, the republican party ought to win. We believe it will win. Always contending for national pres: tige, protection to labor, exalted citi zenehip and the rights ot capital, bringing prosperity and plenty in the wake of democratic poverty and incom: petency, the republicans make a plea for retention that cannot fail to be heard by white men and black men, North and South, and be met by a favorable response. The party in power has coped successfully with more grave problems than has fallen to the lot of few administrations since the days of Washington and Jefferson, and the admirable executive force display- ed by Mr. MeKinley honestly entitles him to @ renewed vote of confidence. The great war record, our territerial expansion, our widened markets, our seund currency system, our bristling industries, and revenue-producing tariff ~—all are remembered among the nota: ble achievements of the present regime, and no intelligent citizen will permit his judgment to be confused or his party loyalty to be disturbed by reason of Jeg:slation that bas remained uncom pleted through democratic obstruction or through unfortunate breaches of faith on the part of a few \fficial under strappers. The outlovk for republican suceess this year is splendid, It the Negro in the great pivotal states will do his full duty, our triends can be THE OOLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. kept where they can serve us with increased effectiveness. There may be a change im the second place, but tak- ing one conrideration with another 1t looks now as if the republican banner will be thus inscribed: For President: Witiram McKIntey, of Ohio. . For Vice-President: The Choice of the Philadelphia Convention. This ticket may be called to do bat- tle with the democratic flying the standard: For President: WIuiAM JENNINGS BRYAN, of Neb. For Vice-President: GEORGE Dewey, of the United States. In any event, the country is face to face with another grand campaign of education. Every inch of vantage ground will be stubboruly contested, and neither party has a vote to throw away. We predict republican success —but warn the astute managers in whose hanes its destinies are co be intrusted—don’t forget that the faith- ful colered brother has ceased to be in politics fer his health, and should re- ceive early attention. & Get a bank account. Talents misdirected are almost as bad as having none at all. If anybody has gotten the impres' sion that your uncle T. T. Allain has gone asleep the mistake should be cor- rected at once, The man of thrift, education, busi- ness capacity and catholicity of thought is the prime factor in the solution of the race problem. fd District Commissioner Mactarland starts out like a man who knows what he is doing. and who thinks more rap- idly than he talks. Mr. Macfarland gives evidence of being the “real thing.” The avenue politician who begins to see that he must psy his own fare to Philadelphia or stay at home regards himself as a much-abused mortal, and as he furtively watches the cars go by, reflects tearfully upon the ingratitude of republics. ————_———_— PROF. WILLIAM HENRY RICHARDS. The Colored Ameriean aims to keep abreast with the movements and im- pulses that give tone and color to both our national and local life, but some times our best endeavors are check- mated by circumstances like illness of staf, family misfortune, accident te form, strong and trequect run of holi- day season and countless phases of jearnalistic worriment. Our friends are usually indulgent when the facts are known, and we deeply appreciate their generosity in this regard. One of the embarrasements occasioned by an un- foreseen calamity, was the omission of proper editorial reference to the annual closing of Bethel Literary and Histori- cal Association, The event took place om the evening of May 22, and fitting fy the nineteenth consecutive session of the cace’s foremost literary, scientific and historical association was eddressed by the race’s foremost orator, educater and statesman, Booker T. W. ashington, More than 2,000 of Washington’s most representative people graced the occa sion, and with ene voice proclaimed “Great is Bethel, and great is Presi- dent W. H Richards, whose life is £0 full of good works!” No official has ever more faithfully, nor more accepta- bly served » community than has this excellent young man, who has risen to fame and a competency by his own might. A biographical sketch is not to the purpose here. Suffice it is to say, few of the nation’s leaders have appesred less frequently in print and in the arena of theatrieal display than Prof. Richards, and none has given a life of more real power or done more to make the w rid purer, better, happier, or who has sought more diligently to establish in the youth of the land those lofty ideals of character, reliability; and manliness that form the only en- during basis of good citizenship. For two years he has made Bethel Literary a forum, from which he has sent forth the richest products that have been de- veloped in the mind, heart and soul! ot both races. Following out the catholi- city of his own liberal and comprehen- sive intellect, and guided by a judg- ment and taste that have never rung talse im his offerings to the public, he ran the gamut of history, theology, sociology, metaphysics, educational and racial probiems, politics, biegraphy, popular science—every conceivable phase of the economics ef civilization. The brogd culture of the man, the wide range of his thought, and rare conception of the necessities of his con- stituents, could not have been more clearly demonstrated than in an an- alytical study of the varied programs provided during Prot. Richards’ ad- ministration, Given absolute sway by a loyal and confiding advisory board, he designed and executed the plans which established Bethel upon a plane of intellectual and moral strength, such as even its most sanguine found- ers had ‘never deemed possible of attainment, and made the organization a factor in the higher education of the community not second in real influence and scope te our mighty Howard Uni versity. Prof. Richards carries into the recesses of bis private life renewed as- surances of the gratitude and esteem of the race lovers of the whole country, for his work long ago ceased to be local—it is national in the truest sense. He has done us a positive favor in giving us an opportunity to know him more thoroughly—to see in this partic- ular form the concrete evidences of the great nature that dwells within him. Washington and the world are in his debt. May suecess attend his every effort in lite. He has been faithful to every trust. The Oolored American takes pride in thus speaking of Prof. Richards’ sterling character and noble acheive— ments while he is yet spared us. Kind words are for the living ear—-to brightea the earthly way. God’s grace neue jor those he oails unto him- self. All roads lead to Philadelphia now. —_—_— The size of the item labelled “micel- laneous” by the postal thieves in Cuba suggests the thought that they must be married men and had acquired the “miscellaneous” specialty to feol their wives en the amounts expended for cigars, liquor, personal indulgences and other “goed time” essentials. a Washington is ‘‘lyceumless,” but the street corners, barber shops, and other Tesorts where men most congregate are runniog full time, and the surplas ideas of our wise-acres are thus afford- ed an outlet, No one system of education will sup- ply all the needs of any race, and nobody with spoomful of brains is attempting to prove that it will. The mission of the leaders of thought should be to urge the immediate ac. quirement of the kind most needed, and as much of such other as can be gotten by those best fitted for it by natare and enyironment. We always said that Census Diree- tor Merriam would do the right thing by the colored brother when the oppor. tunity offered, We seldom miss our guess, especially when we know in advance. This paper never believes in “flying off the handle” and indulging in wild talk when the facts fail to justify incendiary conclusions. Keep ceel, and you win. As we take it, nobody is contending tor any one kiad of education for the Negro to the exclusion of all others, Specialists like Kelly Miller, Booker T. Washington, G. N. Grisham, W, g. Scarbor ugh and others are al! doing splendid work along their respective lines. Each worker is s help to the other, and all laboring conscientiously will solve the race problem, IN THE FLOWER OF YOUTH. eR Sg ET Se TT —Beauliful Floral Offerings by Friends— Rey. Sterling N. Brown's Touching Tri- bute at the Grave. Mrs. Ella Beatrice Thompson, the be: loved wife of Mr. Richard W. Thomp: son, departed this life Tuesday evening, June 29, at her late residence 383 Spruce Street, northwest, Le Droit Park. Death was due to exhaustion, superinduced by intestinal consumption. She wesa native of Indianapolis, Ind., and joined her husband in this city in November, 1884, Bhe wes a woman of high char acter and rare social graces, and was conscientious in every undertaking. Her chief activity, aside from daily duties, was in the field of music. Shortly after her arrival here she became a member of the Metropolitan A. M. E. ehurebh ehoir, with which organization she has been connected aud enjoyed a large de" gree of personal poy ularity. Her demise though not wholly unexpected, was a severe shock to her family and host of friends. The funeral was he!d Thursday after’ noon of last week at the Metropoltan A.M. Chureh. The choir, under dire on of Prof. Jobn T, Layton, furnished special music, The casket wes a beautl fal study In silver grey, with extensivn silver handies and engraved name'piato. The floral offerings wera elaborate io design, rich, and, profase in quanity; the most notable being a maguificent wreath from the Metropolitan ebvir; & large wheel from Mre. Marie Kinlock aud Mr. Roy Russell; a sheaf from Mr. and Mra. 0. L. Mareball, and msny other handsome pieces. The family flowers were a pillow with inscription, from the husband and a large bunch of Marechal Neil roses from the mother The pali-bearers were Me-srs. L. M. Hersbaw, W. T. Menard, N. Wright Caney, 8 E. Lecy, Ray Russell and A. O Stafford. ‘Lhe remains were de parted \emporary in a vault at Harmony Cemetery, Thurdey at 5 p m.a epecial supple mentary service was held, after ao im- pressive prayer, and touching tribute tothe virtues of the decased by Rev. Sterling N Brown, of University Park Temple, ailtbat was moital of Mre. Kila Thompson wae tenderly consigned to the earth. A husband, mother, 8 year old daughter, and tauree bro:bers survive her. The firm of J. W. Wios- luw and company direcied the funers! with a deliessav and nainateking aare his or her conception of the part. It signified nothing that the part was simply to be one of a mass. Instead of a lot of lay figures brought on to sing choruses, there were a lot of pirates and policemen, and the Major General's daughters. Each daughter had her own conception of the way to be frightened at the appearance of the pirates. Each pirate acted out his own personal conception of the fierceness and joviality of the pirate's part. The S. PROF. J. HENRY LEWIS, Who Managed and Conducted the "Pirates of Penzance" so successfully. result was that for the first time in my life I saw 'The Pirates of Penzance' acted. Heretofore I have seen it acted by the persons whose names appeared on the bill, while the rest of the people on the stage simply filled in. "And every one of these actors in the chorus acted well. There was no exaggeration; everything was harmonious and in good taste. If you are familiar with the unimportance of the acting element in the usual chorus, it may give you some idea of the way these chorus actors played when I tell you that at times the acting of individual in the chorus dwarfed the work of the principals, and the principals were good actors, too. Most of them had fine voices. The orchestra was ably conducted. The Pirate Apprentice, usually a handsome lay figure with a tenor voice, was a handsome, manly-looking young fellow named Morrison Goodrich, who sang well and acted so as to bring out all the intense seriousness which makes his character so funny. The Pirate King was one of the best comedians I have ever seen in the part, and the only trouble with the Ruth was that she was too pretty and refined for the part. She did her best to overcome these deficiencies by acting and singing well. "The thing which struck me most of all was the rare intelligence which these young amateurs displayed in their work—vastly greater intelligence than distinguishes the work of most white amateurs and some professionals. If people who have seen few plays or none can produce such a result as this it reflects credit on the intelligence of whatever race they may belong to. "The musical society to which most of the players belong is called th Dvorak Society- another evidence of good taste and tact, for Dvorak did a good deal to rescue the folk music of the South from oblivion, a fact which not everybody seems to know. The director of the society, who produced these results from the excellent material he had at hand, is J. Henry Lewis. The refined and cultured young people under his charge have done something which seems to m. I at D AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. least remembering the revelations of intelligence, good taste and ability which were unconsciously made to me from the stage on Friday night, shall accept with a good deal of hesitation the utterances we are getting from the United States Senate and elsewhere to the effect that the Negro has no capacity for improvement and is lapsing into barbarism." COMMENTS ON THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. "Deserving great credit. Very capable."—W. H. Rapley. "I am delighted. It was surprizingly fine"—Paul Laurence Dunbar. "Surprisingly brilliant. Accept my hearty congratulations"—J. T. Layton. "Meritorious beyond question. Fine. Should be repeated."—J. W. Cromwell. "Unuauually brilliant. Chorus work showed careful training"—Washington Post. "Grand, should be repeated. The community should hear it be edified." W. T. Menard. "You are to be congratulated. The work of the chorus was exceedingly fine."—Henry White. "The community should be grateful to you for the magnificent innovation."—Joseph H. Douglass. "A very capable company, whose work was applauded through out the opera."—Evening Star. I had no dream that the affair would be what it was. I would not have missed it for worlds."—Julia Bush. "Best corlored company ever presented to a Washington audience, unusually fine."—Washington Times. "Equal to professional work. Surprisingly good from beginning to end."—J. C. Donch. (Donch's orchestra.) "You have an excellent selection of voices, and your offort is deserving of hearty support"—Dr. J. W. Bishchoff. "Congratulations were well merited Thoroughly successful, a new departure. Should be heard again.—Bruce Evans. 'It should be given again. The people must have been misled. It was a magnificent performance."—Chris Art. Would be glad of the opportunity to go again, and think that there are many others. Arrange for it."—Lewis Douglass. "Magnificent. No chicken, no ragtime, no policy, no cake walk. You have set an eminent example."—L. H. Cosley. "Very gratifying to your friends to witness your conducting so excellent a performance. You have set a fine pace." James H. Washington. "Name the date and we will arrange for a rousing house. The people did not realize what you had in store for them." A. L. Manley. "Prof. J. Henry Lewis is a director of acknowledged ability and has demonstrated his ability to take the advance step in music."—Daily Record. "The community should tender your company a benefit, and pack the house from pit to bome. 8 art the effort and we will follow."—Reuben S. Smith. "It was a surprising and unusual event, reflecting very great credit upon principals and chorus. You should not be lacking for public support - Daniel Freeman. "Delightful. The singing of the chorus was especially fine, and evidenced the careful drill that you must have put CATARRH OF THE STOMACH. Rabbi David Klein, 526 E. Main street, Columbus, O., writes the following to Dr. Hartman in regard to Pe-ru-na: "It affords me great pleasure to testify to the curative merits of your medicine. Pe-ru-na is a well-tried and widely used remedy. Especially as a specific for catarrh of the stomach it cannot be excelled. Pe-ru-na will do all that is claimed for it." J. Rabbi David Klein. People afflicted with catarrh of the stomach complain of lassitude, all-tired-out feelings, their blood becomes thin, nervous system deranged, food seems to do them no good, continuous and increasing weakness. The unfortunate into the work. It deserves repetition." —Andrew Hilyer. "A most excellent performance. Perfectly smooth. A credit to the race, and a personal compliment to the conductor."—Berenice Thompson, Correspondent Musical Courier. "There has been nothing which I have ever attended which afforded me more genuine pleasure than your performance of last Friday evening, and the citizens generally should cheerfully support a repetition."—W. C. Martin. "The entering wedge of a new dispensation in Afro-American theatricals—a district departure from the hodgepodge farce, into the higher realm of serious art, Director Lewis and company fairly divided honors. Should be repeated at an early date.—R. W. Thompeon. The rendition of the Pirates of Penzance by the Dvorak Musical Society last Friday evening at the Academy of Music exceeded all expectations. The public had a right to expect a great deal from Mr. Lewis and he filled the measure of their expectations and more too."—E. E. Cooper. IN DEFENSE OF HIS RACE. (Continued from first page.) gress in science, literature, and art. Colored students have stood the equal of white students at the great universities. The professional men, such as doctors and lawyers, in this and other cities throughout the country, prove the ability of Negroes to measure up professionally with their white brothers. "The Negro sees his race murdered and burned," declared Dr. Walker, and frequently the ones lynched are lynched on suspicion and are innocent. And many times the slain are worthier than the slayers. The colored people are against crime as a race. The white man could well follow the example of victim wonders why he should be so weak, why his food gives him no strength, why his blood should be so thin. Mr. Alex. Carter of Van Buren, Carter Co., Mo., says: "I had been troubled with dyspepsia and indigestion since 1879. The best physicians in the country could do no good. I visited the Mullanphy hospital in St. Louis and received no benefit. The attending physician told me I had narrowing of the outlet of the stomach, and the only remedy was to have it cut out. A. B. which I refused to have done. I then visited West Baden, Ind.; Las Vegas Hot Springs, New Mexico; Sweet Springs, Mo., and Monitou, Col. I also took a great many different kinds of medicine recommended for dyspepsia, but found no relief. Last February I read a testimonial for Pe-ru-na in the Central Baptist that suited my case and I determined at once to try it. I have taken two bottles of Pe-ru-na and four of Man-a-lin, and I feel like a new man. None of my friends believed I would get well. I would not take any money for the good your remedies have done me." In catarrh of the stomach, as well as in catarrh of any other part of the body, Pe-ru-na is the remedy. As it has often been said, if Pe-ru-na will cure catarrh of one part, it will cure catarrh of any other part of the body. "Summer Catarrh" sent free by Peru-na Drug M'f'g Co., Columbus, O. the Negro in two ways-by never committing suicide or making assignments. "The Negro asks only for simple justices. He would have an equal chance in the race of life. He wants clearer opportunities; he wants to be admitted into the industrial trades. He is thriving, horist, industrious, intelligent, economical, and sets reliant. He wants his manhood recognized and encouraged. I want to ask Mr. Frank a question. What would be his method of getting the Negroes to migrate to some section of the country, to yield themselves as slaves to such persons as would agree to possess them and give them humane treatment and education? Is it his desire to introduce again the system of slave drivers and the position of overseer, and is this gentleman in this way preparing a job for himself, knowing that that the people will not listen to such vaporings as he gave them last Sabbath and call it Gospel?" At the close of service Dr. Walker asked that $200 be subscribed for the rent of the hall, and the money came in from all sides. The amount needed was had in a few minutes. A REPRESENTATIVE MESSENGER OF CHRIST. A community is blessed which numbers among its ecclesiastical galaxy such a happy embodiment of brains, culture, Christian character and public spirited citizenship as Rev. Sterling N. Brown. Modest, unassuming, courageous in his convictions, and direct and frank in their expression, he has justly won a high place in the affection and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. He is making University Park Temple a monument of modern thought and morals and through its manifold auxiliaries is spreading its wholesome influence over all its conceivably wide area. Dr. Brown is a success because he preceeds along true Christian lines, and lives in his daily life close to the Master whose principles he expounds. His field of activity gives promise of early expansion—a new building being projected by Park Temple's loyal and liberal congregation. es I Tl” 3) 9 UOLORED EMEIIUAN, WAEEINGTGN, D.c. City Paragraphs. | y — WE" po YOU IcvEt Don’t fall to attend the Sidney WoodWard concert Monday night at Shiloh church, L street between 16h and 17:h streets, Messrs. B. B. Slade and W. Horatius Jones of this city, have opened a tailor ing establishment at §83 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, N. J. Health for 10 cents. Uascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headaches, bil- Housness and constipation. Mrs, Evelyn D, Shaw, formerly of Washington, D. C., is spending a few days with Mrs. C, A. Fleetwood, at No. 319 Spruce street, Le Dsoit Park. Mrs. Shaw lett for her home in Altoona, Pa. Monday, Jane 4th. A grand May Carnival was tendered the American Connt Club of this city by the Young Mem’s Progressive Club at Baltimore at Paca Hall, Thureday evening May 31st. Washington was weil represented over there. Sidney Woodward, Paul Laurence Danbar, Mra. Lula Joy Breoks, Mr, Joseph H. Douglass, Prof. J. T. Layton, Mr. Winston Payne: The Washington Qasrtette and a chorus of 6) voices at Shiloh church, Meaday June 11. When you visit Alexandria don’t tail to visit The Elite Ice Cream Parlor at 624 South Washington street. Mrs. H. F. Hammond, the proprietor, has everything up to-date—all kinds of creams, joes, lunches and sandwiches, Miss Sammie G. Murfree, a charming young school ma’am of Lawrenceville, Va., passed through the city this week en route to Charlotte Hell, Md., where ebe will visit ber motherand sister. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs, Tena J. Cooper. The Afro-American Oouncil No. 1, of the District of Columbia has moved {ts headquarters tothe hall ef the Caps- tal Bavings Bawk Building at 609 F street. Mr.S. K. Lacy, the financial secretary, reports everything in a pros- Perous condition, and {s urging the members to pay up their dues that a good showing may be made during the convention which will be held at In- Gianapolis, Ind., in August. Mr. Charles F. Thompson, who has been the traveling companion of Mr Bell, the millionaire telephone man,. will Jeave in company with Mr. Bell on the 6th inst. from New Yerk for South- ampton. They will travel in Norway and Sweden for two menths and will reach Paris late in August where they will stay until the close of the Exposi- tion. Mr. Thompson is a young man of eaergy, ability and sterling qualities and has traveled around the glebe a bumber of times with Mr. Kell who has visited every civilized country and has introduced the celebrated Bell tele. phone system. Before leaving the city, he purchased a copy of ‘‘The Stery of My Life and Work,” by Booker T. Washington, in whom he is very much interested. e— y (te nn a ‘ I aa Aa ” Ve ENN f; f i], fi ~ Wr 7 “BIGBOW" J.P. KERR, The Indian Medieine Man Cures all Diseases or no Charge. Call or Write. Get Yorr Bloed Purified as the Spring Demands. Office Hours 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Daily. Dr. Robert Boyburn, Messrs Thema® G. Hentey and Whitfield McKinlay. The Ladies Auxiliary will present a banter to be used on its trip to Phils- delphia, The reception eommittee con sists of Col. Perry H. Garzon, J. A: Perry, H. M. Armatead, J. M. Jack- son, J. W. Grayson, Charles W. Scott: and Theodore Gross. Hoffman’s or chestra will furnish music and the gates will be opened at 12M. Tae bullock roast will take place at 8 p. m., and dancing will be indulged in from6 to 12 p.m, To the good thiuking people of Wash ington, if you are thinking of given a party don’t forget to consult the Delmo Koonce. N Drunkenness hub" 1SYOUR HUSBAND BROTHER, FATH ER, or any of your relatives afflicted with tre Disease of Drunkenness? We have a sure cure which can be = with er with out the knowledge of the pant: Send for particulars, inclosine 2 cent stamp for Tepiv ree ony Dr. W. H. Saunders & Co., Chicago U. WINDOW SCREENS {4 ¢ Size 17x32, : SCREEN DOORS, 8 5c HARDWARE JOHN B, RSPRY, 1010 Penn. Ave —— ee ee le Sear The Louis Rothchild Company. Silver Creek Pure Rye Whiskey at all first-class bars, 407 7th ST, N. Ww. JHR. XANDER e 909 Seventh Street N. W. 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Props. ‘THE EL CANEY CAFE eet 415 K Street N, W, A strictiy first-clacs Cafe. Meals served at all heursea the American and furopesn plan. Lunehes, ice Cream and Soft Driv ks a spe Ciaby. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props ta_Late members of the 24th U.S. Infantry MOORE &4 PRIOLEAU - Sparta Boflet and Cale - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C Fine wines, liquors and cigars Mot Free Lanen Every Day wa-Ladies will receive speciai attention 19 Dining Room upstairs. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat ani electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washing- torn, D. GC. Fine wines, liquor, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor es Woodson Eouser First-class, newly tarnished und decorsteds unsurpassed cuisine, convenien|! 10 al) el One bait square from Peansyivan Vepol. | 467 Missouri Avenue HENRY WOODSON, PROPRI=TOR. “ks TAD yoy W. M. DRURY’s RESTAURANT 1100 20th St. corner L. N. W: Washington, D.C, THE SUMMER SEASON. Captain L. J. Woolen, 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 ammmer 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. Ousola 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, " 12, Minutemen Club, " 13, F. W. Hedge and Dan Freeman Auxiliary Club, " 14, Hillsdale Business Men's Association. " 15, Fred Douglass Post No. 21 to Lower Cedar Point, " 18, Keystone Pleasure Club, " 19, Odd Fellows, Georgetown. " 20, Lower Cedar Point, " 21, Young Men's Protective League. " 22, Young Men's Immediate Relief, " 25, Felix Lodge, Masons, " 26, La Tosca 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, " 8, The Masonic Fraternity 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, " 18, Second 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 Cedar Point. " 28, American Star Social Club Notley Hall. " 24, N. E. Magnolia Social Club to Notley Hall. A list of the charters will be published from week to week, so that the date of charters will be known. The ladies of Berean Baptist church have arranged a most unique musical entertainment for that church to take place Wednesday evening, June 13th. It is announced under the caption of "An Evening with the Staff." The ladies having this in charge are Mendames A. P. Albert, J. S. Ball, J. O. Bush, Lucy Messer-Davis, John R. Francis, Malachi Gibson, A. S. Grey, R. T. Hamilton, A. F. Hilyer, Minnie McKinney-Smith, D. F. Rivers, Edward Williston, and the public is cordially invited. Those who fail to attend will miss a treat. The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the Sneet ice cream in the city. AMUSEMENTS. (Clubs, societies and churches which give entertainments would do well to place their announcements in this column. Everybody reads The Colored American and those who want to know what's going on seek this column to learn the dates and the nature of the entertainment. You may send your communications to the office or you can bring them.) Sixth Annual Picnic OF THE Congregational Sunday Echool OF SAINT LUKE'S CHURCH, THURSDAY JUNE 21st, 1900. At Eureka Park, Hillsdale, D. C. Hoffman's Orchestra, Country Dinner, Ice Cream, Etc. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years, 10 cents. Berean Baptist Sunday School at Eureka Park WEDNESDAY, JUNE, 27: It will be A HOLIDAY For many of Washington's best citizens who will spend that day with the THE BEREAN BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, at their Annual Pionic to be given at Eureka Park, Anacostia. You are Personally Invited to Attend. Among the attractions will be Hoffman's orchestra, Comical centests, Oriental Fortune Teller, shooting gallery, croquet and other sports. Ice cream and other Refreshments. A Berean dinner deliciously served. Admission 25c., Children under 16, 15c., Special rates for families. The Pleasure Assembly Club, A most popular organization composed of 100 young ladies and gentlemen who sing, who dance, who are cultured and intelligent and who believe in getting all out of life that's in it will run A GRAND EXCURSION TO Notley Hall WEDNESDAY JUNE 13 1900 The River Queen will leave at 9.30 am., 2.30 and 7.00 pm. Hoffman's celebrated orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for the entire day and evening. Refreshments of all kinds will be served on the grounds. This feature will be in the hands of the Delmo Koonce Cafe. The public is cordially invited. Fare for the round trip, 25 cents. A Rare Opportunity. Moderate amounts of Money can be invested SAFELY (no speculation) to bring 2 per cent. each month. Particulars explained Address: Ex. Bank Officer, Care The Colored American, 459 C Street, N. W. 17 United Order of True ORGANIZED Jan fices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd The Strongest Financial Organization the New Read and learn for yourself what it has do United Order of 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 and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountains to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 40 years 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death or first 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. Annually, January and July. The annual month benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, and member a life member. After paying dues bits of the stock will pay the member's dues, at ear. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of the share, amounts to $10 annually, which will p balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership. Should sold member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable sald 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 40 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 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The annual monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made a sold member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, 50 fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, sold member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable sold member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. A This Department fur- style and prives write B and H (Classes and benefits. B Class Policies are Age 14 to 29 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..... H Class Policies are Age 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 35 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 years (Complete)... This Department furnishes all Regalia that is wale and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and B 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. 4 CLASSES. B and E (Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. Ages. Jo引引 Fee. to 25 years. $2 50 to 35 years. $2 75 to 45 years. $3 00 to 50 years. $3 25 to 55 years. $3 25 to 60 years. $3 80 to 65 years. $3 50 Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAX Ages. Jo引引 Fee. 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 Agen. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 20 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 8 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years 8 80 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years 8 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 28 to 25 years 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 60 years 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 35 50 to 65 years 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 35 58 years (Complete) 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the the annual dues of payments of three moo the balance of annu senses will go to the p If dues are paid and and his full proportion made his own collector self-supporting, and tha to collect. You will readily see to meet once or four tl Life nents.—The Stock and two shares of per cent, or one of life, they may take period of time. Members of Class I year of their members Stock, and secure a los bership, in either one member in health, as w Remember that the applicant is benefited as s The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st c The balance of annual dues remaining to the cases will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for If dues are paid annually in advance, the me and his full proportion of annual dues. By the l hide his own collector, thereby making the me self-supporting, and the member receiving the per collect. You will readily see that the members of either meet once or four times a year, while the Foun Life benefits.—The members of B Class are 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 or car of their membership; likewise, they may take lock, and secure a loan after a given period of the ship, in either one of these Classes, like the E member in health, as well as his family in death. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the memoers 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 fu farms, 8; dwellings, 2; 7. from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1888 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, 127 farms, 8; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 18. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12; farms, 8; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 13. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the 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 team with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a Erst-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. 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 speciality of high-class work. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. Order of True Relor GANIZED January 1, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced learn for yourself what it has done and how to become True Reformers. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAIN8. mountains are composed of males and females, sound of a character. When joining the Order through Conventions, personal age; when joining the Fountain by application per age complete. Bent Fees.—From 14 to 40 years of age, $4.60; at 50, —$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first 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 a and July. The next 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 late—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 50 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 circumstances may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, which will enable said member to tide over the mispolicy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for chil- male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot- ments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $87.00. SH within the first year, $24.50; after the first yea- to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respec- monthly dues purchase the highest weekly Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid ser- and July. The child is allowed to purchase stock, which makes his policy self-supporti- 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 installments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly; 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank Stock, which makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance each year. 3. THE BEGALLA. that furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members write for price list. 4 CLASSES. uses admit a membership, male and female, and se es are as follows: 4 CLASSES. CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $2 50 $200 00 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 3 25 140 00 8 25 115 00 8 80 90 00 8 50 65 00 are as follows. CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $5 00 $500 00 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 6 00 850 00 at the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued of either of the above named Classes may be dismissed months each, payable the 1st of January, April, June, and annual dues remaining to the credit of each member. The purchase of Bank Stock for sald member. The purchase of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment selector, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be by see that the members of either one of these classes must times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds must The members of B Class are allowed to purchase shares for each year of their membership. The stock one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and take a loan after a given period of time. You will readily one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Roas well as his family in death. 5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. w. 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commence 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Most hold subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection as the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks were The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March, 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1888 is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositors. Deposits are received pwards. Special attention is given to the collection of overdrafts. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. It manages and controls the property of the organization of having offices and buildings in which to carry enquiries to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings 1, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. Is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns team with all its doing topics. It is published weekly in The Reformer Press in a Brut-cinas job department, and makes a specialty THE COLORED AMERICAN, WARDENAC, P. R. 1910 MR. ROGER W. WATTS, A Recent Graduate of Howard University. HER FRIENDS HER LEGACY. The Last Sad Rites to a Good Christian—East Washington Notes. St. Cyprians Catholic church, 13th and C streets, s. e., was filled to overflowing Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, with an audience of the most composite character that ever assembled within its sacred walls. The occasion that drew forth such an outpouring of the popu'ace was the funeral of Miss Cecilia Thomas, who for over forty years had been one of the most conspicuous figures in the social, religions and philanthropic life of the Catholic world of Capitol Hill. Rev. Father Matthews, assisted by Fathers O'Brien and Keenan, performed the ceremony. Father Matthew's sermon was a beautiful, touching and eloquent tribute to the many excellent virtues of the deceased. The societies of St. Benedict, St. Cyprian and the Children of Mary, the last named organization of which Miss Thomas was the founder, were out in large numbers to pay the last vribute of respect by their attendance and the beautiful floral offerings, that testified more eloquently than words the deep sense of appreciation entertained for their benefactor, patron and friend. Rev. J. I. Loving, pastor of the Enon Baptist church, preached the annual memorial sermon to Chas. Sumner Post, No. 9, G. A. R., accompanied the Women Relief Corps of said Post, Sunday night at the above named church. Wm. H. Grimshaw, the commander, as presiding officer made the opening address, after the order of the day was read by the adjutant, the followed the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Miss Eva Grimshaw in an address entitled, "The Debt the Nation Owes Its Gallant Defenders," pictured out in beautiful language and charming gesture, the many brave and unselfish deeds of heroism exhibited by the men behind the guns, in the various wars of the Nation's history. Rev. Loving's sermon was a forcible, patriotic and eloquent resume of the causes that contributed to the end that all men might be equal and enjoy blessing of absolute liberty as ordained by the Author of all things. He paid a graceful tribute to the valor of the Negro in arms, and to the creditable devotion displayed the ladies of the relief in administering to the needs of the indigent and suffering survivors of the various conflicts that have taken place since the inception of this Republic. In closing he admonished them to prove themselves as acceptable in the service of God as they had acquited themselves in battle. The exercises concluded with the singing of "America" by the entire audience. Miss Mamie Peebles of this city who is engaged in teaching in North Carolina is spending her vacation at her home, 1014 D street, s. e. The Demise of Mrs James H. Lee. Mrs. Alice Reberta Lee,the of wife of Rev. James H. Lee, D D , pastor of the Third Baptist church of this city, died Friday June 1st, and her funeral took place at her husband's church corner Fifth and Q streets, northwest last Sunday, June 3rd. Mrs. Lee was born in this city in 1845 and was converted to Christ in 1860. she was married to Rev. James H. Lee in 1870 by Rev. D. W. Madden in the 19th Street Baptist church of which she was amember. Her husband, Rev. Jas. H. Lee, was called to a pastorate of a Baptist church in New Bedford, Mass, in 1877 and Mrs. Lee rendered him great service in organizing and in building up the church and the membership. As a missionary, she had but few if any equals and as a temperance worker, her work showed out like a bright star. Dr. Lee was called to the pastorate of Third Baptist church of this city in 1866, and he returned to Washington with his family. Five children have blessed the union; one is now dead, and the other four survive. Their names are Misses Nannie, Clara and Ella and one son, James H Lee, Jr. The funeral services were conducted in a way befitting the character of the deceased. She was laid away in a black metallic casket covered with floral tributes from many clubs and friends. One of the most beautiful tributes was "TheGates Ajar" with a dove at its apex. Among the ministers who took part in the obsequies were Revs. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., J. I. Loving, J. Anderson Taylor, William J. Robinson, I. Foliver, A. A. Catlett, Barlett Phillips and A. W. Arnold. The pall-bearers were Deacons Daniel Lewis, Joseph Jones, Joseph Montgomery, Morton Waltes, Charles Lee. W. West and W. D. Robinson. The ladies of the church as well as the friends of Mrs. Lee are to be congratulated for the large number of floral offerings and for courtesies shown by them. Her remains were deposited in a vault at Harmony Cemetery. LATE LOCALS Mr. J. H. Hannon is still sojourning on the sacred soil of the Tar Heel State. Extensive improvements are being made at the old reliable Philadelphia House. Miss Florence Smith the popular 4th st eet school ma'am is suffering from a scalded arm Mr. Williston, of North Carolinr, is visiting his son, Dr. E. D. Williston, of 1484 T street, northwest. Mr. George W. Miller, of St. Paul, Minn. has been appointed as special messenger to the Director of Census, and entered upon his duties last Saturday. Mr. Williams is a gentleman of wide experience, and who has travelled through many sections of the country, accompanying Governor Merriam in whose confidence he holds a high place and at whose urgent request he comes on to Washington. The busiest man in town this week has been Mr. John W. Langley, the capable and obliging appointment clerk of the Censu Office. Although besieged from early morn till dewy eve by a horde of eager applicants, and is frequently obliged to talk to one seeker while listening to two others, his smile never relaxes its sunniness, nor does worry disagreeably upon his steel-like nerves. Even if one doesn't succeed in getting an office, he feels glad to have had the pleasure of meeting such a genial gentleman, Afflicted and unfortunate sufferers from Private disease, Blood Polesm, Youthful Errors, Lost Vitality, Varicose veins, send for Sword Testimony, Varicose veins, Blood Polesm, 604, North Sixth St., THELB, M. D. United States to cure even though the most celebrated specialists failed. Fresh cases saved in 4 to 10 days. Born 9-3-88 DOCTORS INSIST that their patients use "5 DROPS" for RHEUMATISM, KIDNEY DISEASE etc. Read the following letters: SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE Co.: When I wrote you for a sample bottle of "5 DROPS" my wife was suffering terribly from Rheumatism and was very discouraged, as I had tried everything the doctors prescribed, even sending her to Richfield Springs, etc. My doctor is very much surprised at the progress my wife is making, and she is so well that she refused to keep her seamstress and is now doing her own sewing. The doctors insist on her taking "5 Drops" and assure her that it is now only a matter of a few days and she will be entirely cured, and as we are very well known here, the "5 DROPS" is receiving considerable attention and praise. F. E. PRICE, Jersey City, N. J. Oct. 13, 1899. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE Co.: I suffered terribly with Kidney Trouble for years, and after using less than two bottles of "5 DROPS" I am now entirely well and I give "5 DROPS" the praise for my cure. I could not find anything that would give me the slightest relief until I tried this remedy, and I recommend it to everybody as a permanent cure for Kidney Disease. MARY A. CARBAUGH, Black Gap, Pa. Aug. 22, 199. "5 DROPS" is the most powerful spec. It gives almost instantanely Sclatica, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Backache, Croup, Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Nervous ache, Heart Weakness, Dropy, Malaria, 30 DAYS to enable sufferers to give "5 DROPS prepaid by mail, for 10 cts. A dose) $1.00, 6 bottles for $5. 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C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary. 2 THE SENATORIAL ARENA Bruce Grit Hurls the Javelin at the Clown of the Senate-The Editorial Thunder bolts of The Sun-A Good Word for the Negro. Albany, N. Special—The Hon. William Eaton Chandler of New Hampshire while discussing the Postal Bill in the Senate a short time ago was interrupted in the middle of a sentence by South Carolina's badly educated representative who bears a striking resemblance to an animal who shall be nameless here, though every one will recognize that Ben Tillman is meant. Quick as a flash the New Hampshire Senator turned on the Palmetto statesman (?) and said: "The Senator from South Carolina tires himself and tires other people by interpolating speeches into the remarks of Senators." This was the cut direct and the big bully with murderous proclivities kept his trap closed during the period that Senator Chandler occupied the floor. We may gather from the remarks of Senator Chandler that he expressed the senatorial estimate of this misfit Senator as well that entertained of him by large numbers of members of the third house. It takes Senator Chandler to let the wind out of these southern wind bags who get into the Senate by accident and who imagine they are "it." Speaking of Tillman reminds me to say that Tillmanism is beginning to infect the republican side of our House of Lords and copper kings, it is infectious. So cultured a gentleman as Senator John O. Spooner of Wisconsin, who is an able lawyer, a polished orator and a first class gentlemen on general principles, only recently be came the victim of a mild attack on Tillmanism. In the speech which he recently delivered before the Senate, he for the moment forgot senatorial dignity to refer to Negroes as darkies. He was proceeding, it seems, to make a statement and casting his two sound eyes in the direction where "Tillman" sits when he is not standing, he perceived that, that foul mouthed citizen, was focussing his only remaining bleared optical a Svengali like upon him. The dapper little Senator from the Badger state caught the gaze full in his face and appears to have understood what itcalled for, for he quickly said: "O the Senator from South Carolina need not be alarmed for I shall not say a word about the darkies" where at there wamuch dignified? amusement around the senatorial circle. Thus it will be seen that Ben's making some progress. The New York Sun has trained its editorial battery upon the constitution smashers and Negro baters of the South and is doing a little smashing itself. No better editorials have appeared in any American newspaper in defence of the Negro than those which from time to time appear in The Sun. The writer of them is manifestly a man with a clear political vision and sound notions of what is just and fair. In a lengthy editorial deliverance in its issue of May 29 last The Sun said speaking of the sentiments of the South:— "Moreover this wholesale disfranchisement at the South introduces a political question, so paramount in its importance to the whole Union that it must become eventually a burning, national issue. Such inequality in the political power exercised by the states—more especially as disfranchisement has tended so far, only to intensify the political solidity of the South will in COLORADO AMERICAN, WARNINGTON, D. C. volve possible consequences too dangerous to be tolerated.' The editorial is a bell ringer and it gives fair warning to the exclusive and sensitive whites of the South that the people of the North are not going to put up with their nonsense or take any stock in their cowardly opposition to the Negro whom they are seeking to permanently disfranchise in the interest of white supremacy. The Sun devotes a column and a half to this subject and its mighty comforting reading showing that there is some tall thinking going on in the Yankee mind. In a column editorial today, June 3rd, "On Negro disfranchisement, and the republican party" the closing paragraph reads as follows: It is the duty of the Republican Party to enforce these constitutional provisions whether it gains or loses in the southern states, and even if thereby it makes southern white men 'ashamed' to belong to it. No political party deserves to exist in this Republic which neglects to guard jealousy the equality of the suffrage for that is essential to the preservation of our political system. Whenever and wherever a blow is struck at it the American Republic is struck in its most vital part." The soundness of this reasoning will not be questioned by any lover of justice and fair play. In this paragraph The Sun has summed up the case with its usual clearness and lucidity of statement, and has left nothing further to be said. The argument is unanswer able. The Negro being a citizen, he is entitled to all his rights as a citizen. The white supremacy bug bear will have to crawl into its hole and pull the hole in after it. All this talk about the Negro keeping out of politics and allowing the whites of the South to have full sway is mere rot. The moment the Negro surrenders his political birthright—the ballot—he will cease to be a part of the body politic and he will never be permitted to regain it. The white folks of the South understand this perfectly well and this is why the Cockrars and Murphys et al are shooting sophistory into the ears of the public and urging the repeal of the XVth Amendment. No man living will remember when this Amendment is repealed, for it will never be repealed. A very prominent and distinguished lady—an authoress—whose name I am not permitted to use, in a letter to me under date of May 27, writes:— "Your people will not want for friends if any direct attempt is made to repeal the XVth amendment. But I do not imagine that this is going to be an issue very soon. I rather look for trouble among the white people themselves—between those who believe in the consent of the governed and those who do not—between imperialism and Democracy. There is bound to be a clash some day between these widely different ideals of government. The issue will not be forced by the lovers of liberty, but by those who believe in might governing right and who want a government by force. You dark people have a way of getting mixed up in the white men's quarrels, and the first thing he knows he is fighting for you instead of himself, much as he may profess to despise you. This was the way in 1861, when a war to save the Union without disturbing slavery, became a war to destroy slavery and raised the Negro to citizenship. This is the irony of history and it is likely to repeat itself. It is not possible to foretell what troubles the coming political struggle is likely to precipitate. If McKinley is reelected, the conflict is postponed; but it is bound to come some day. Therefore the Negro need not despair. Out of the storm will come a brighter dawn than we now dare hope for." The Negro, is, of all the agitators the least perturbed and excited in the midst of the discussion now going on about him in the press and pulpit. The New York Independent of May 17, has an editorial, "The Eternal Negro" which clarifies the atmosphere some what and makes the white folks of the south who have been growing red in the face for some years, look cheaper than the proverbial 30 cents. The Independent has a way of uncovering hypocrites which is truly refreshing. Mr. Levi J. Mann, of 31 Orange St. gave his good wife Mrs. L. J. Mann, a pleasant and agreeable surprise on the 37th anniversary of her birthday, May 29th 1900, by presenting her a handsome gold watch and chain. The presentation speech was made by Prof. Robert W. Taylor of Tuskegee, who as usual made a capital speech and provoked much mirth by his witticisms. The recipient endeavored to respond, but she was so full of joy and so completely dazed that her speech grew thick and incoherent as she proceeded, and the little company gathered together to make the evening's entertainment pleasant, rather enjoyed her confusion and smiled audibly. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Van Buren, Rev. J. M. Boddy of Troy, Mr. Henry Spencer of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. J E. Bruce, Miss M. R. Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. R. Lawrence, Messrs. Thompson and Meade of Troy, Misses M. Livingston, L. Beach, Belle Hawkins and Mrs. C. 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He teld aoe that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. to my joy £11 of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead, J also Wish to say that this month 1 lost $250.1 am a poor Woman anu 1 was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me | would find a money and io ~ intensej oy | find it ashe toid' me, 1 God there isa man so git.ed in our midst, that can help peoplesnd tell them what to do, Mrs. Mary Miller, South Fiainfele, NI A SEQSATION ON BROOKLYN—MUNISYER'S STATEMENT 1 wish to state that one of my parishioners Was sick and in trouble ior a long time, Mrs. Brown, 87 Gay street. No one seemed to un- derstand her case, She bad several decters but none of thea seemed to snow what was the matter. None conid do her any geod, It was a duty as her pastor to call and aoe her. learing of the wondertul work being fas Dr, Shea the last few years, | taeug! I wer call and see him myself. | iound him @ gympatnetic gentieman, He gare me a vondertul test of is poet told me to send nim @ lock o. _ ‘3 badr, Which I did by ber daughter. He told at onee what was the matter, and in @ short time cured her sound and weil. Her tamily had commenaly bose. under acioud. Now a et i are well end prosparens. 4 can traly &nd heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any Rind. Rev, —— John- son, pastor Lebanon chureh, Breokiyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above, i DR SHEA has been caretully educated in the Som = thic and Klectrie Schools of Medicine, ‘hits success is wonderful in curing eis Kheumatism, Asthma, Sore Ey: Cancerg, Uonstipation, Ague, soy Tape Worms, Liver Com. piainta, Caiarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility Heart Diseases, Consumption, Liseases of Women and Ohiidren, Fits, Kidmey iteence, and strange mysterious diseases which oth- ers don’t Understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. aa but honorable treat- ment, He can and will honestly tell you it you can becured. Hasali new remedies 4 new success. Has an ample experience Praag rpg sed and private clinics, No trix fling with an life, (el te pot . Dipiomas ia parlors. ares: earea physician. A naw! remedy fo rheu matiem just discovered, not a Hn ment. Hopeless cases and those that oihers can not cure solieited to call. Hat tolks thin, the cnildiess made parents. All letters must contain $1.02, two stamps, age, lock of hair, Charges for medical treatment only. Olesed Sundays, iention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N, Y. 50 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Trave Marks "sESIGNS Copyeicuts &c. Anyone sending 2 sketch and <eser may eulokly ascertain: our opinion free whether ex invention is probably patentable. Cemmuntca Hons strictly sontdential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agen for securing. ta. Patents taken through Munn @'Co- reeciv< "Sc notice, without eharge, in the A handsomely illustrated weekly. {Largest clr- culation of any scientifie jee. Terms, $34 ‘ear; four months, $1. Sdld by all newsdealera, MUNN & Co,2+:2-ssem. New York Branch Office, 62% ¥ St. Washington, D, MRs,. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST 0a obstetries; gold medal awarded tor tho science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Faverir: treats recesasiv)ly WoRmeRs complaints and irregularities; private sanita- rinm fer ladies bejere ana during confine ment, Officehours tem 310 9 wm 619 Pep. Avenue, Weabinetor, D.C A preparation prepared solely and distinctly to improve the condition of the hair of the negro race. Not a worthless, offensive, obnoxious, greasy mass of injurious nostrums, but a delicately perfumed unguent, beautiful to look upon; made to adorn the lady, polish the gentleman, benefit youth, and gladden old age. OZONO straightens knotty, nappy, kinky, refractory hair. OZONO does this alone. No hot irons are necessary; no plastering down with grease. OZONO individually straightens, without any outside assistance. It will cause the hair to come back on bald spots. It will restore gray hair to its natural color. It will cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and beautiful as an April morn. It will cure all itching, burning, running, humiliating Scalp Diseases, Dandruff, Tetter, Scurf, and Eczema. Itch cannot live after OZONO has been applied. It is as pure as the dew-drop, beautiful as the morn, and harmless as the rippling water in the babbling brook. Cleanliness is next to Godliness; filth is a erime. If your hair is short and harsh and kinky; if your scalp is covered with scurf and dandruff, or itch, or eczema, it is doubtless your fault alone. If your little ones' heads are a mass of crusty, scaly, flaky scurf, teeming with germs and microbes, that are invisible to the naked eye, but which are sapping the life from the hair and destroying it forever, and you allow this state to go on, it is a erime. It is your place to stop this—a duty you owe to yourself, to your child, to your Maker. OZONO is your remedy. OZONO will positively and permanently remove all the diseases, and straighten and beautify the hair, making it silky and glossy and black as the raven's wing. 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 prove 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. OZONO IS GUARANTEED. BEFORE AFTER A preparation prepared solely and injurious nostrums, but a delicately pearl OZONO straightens knotty, nappy, kink individually straightens, without any outside the hair to grow long and straight, soft Tetter, Scurf, and Eczema. Itch cannot in the babbling brook. Cleanliness is not druff, 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, max mountain peak, fair as the lily, and glor. Write to us at once, enclosing the one large bottle of ELECTRIC SKIN much fraud practiced with face bleaches, lous. Unpin your faith from frauds. 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 thor house in Richmond. Our remedies and o OZONO IS GUAR City Paragraphs. Mrs. W. A. Lucy has been confined to her home by a severe illness. Becorder Cheatham is spending a few days in North Carolina. Miss Nannie E. Smith has returned from a visit to North Carolina. Mrs. Mary F. Carroll, of the Philadelphia House, is steadily improving. Mr. C. H. Stokes, an attache of the U. S. Capitol, will estivate at Ocean City, Md. Miss Mary Saunders of the Normal School, is very ill at her residence, 1804 23d street. Mr. Thaddeus Strachan of the Interior Department has just concluded an enjoyable annual "leave." Miss Oceana Brooks of 1487 Pierce Place, one of our most popular young school teachers is greatly improved in health. Miss Bessie K. Thompson, of Jacksonville, Fla., is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. W. T. Menard, of 832 Elm street. Miss Mary Love Perry, who has been teaching at Asheville, N. C., will be the guest of Miss May Tyson during the heated term. Booker T. Washington's oldest son is becoming an expert brick mason. Thus deth the Tuskegee "Wizard" practice what he preaches. Messrs. Fannin Beleher and Bismarck Pinchback are among the new olerks appointed by Census Director Merriam last week. Mr. G. W. Spaulding, of North Carolina, nephew of Representative White has met and conquered the examination microbe. Messrs. T. T. Allain and Charles H. Hall will help run the executive department of the republican national convention at Philadelphia. Lieut. E. R. Gaither, of the Census Bureau, is back at his desk, after a serious illness, during which he underwent two painful operations. Miss Annie Wilder has been appoint ```markdown ``` THE COLORADO AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. U. OZONO! King of Hair Dressings. OUR GRAND OFFER ed a te acherinthe cooking department of the public schools. Miss Wilder succeeds Miss Kate Ware, recigned. Mr. Benjamin Washington has submitted his resignation to the 19th St. Baptist church as he contemplates taking up one of the professions at Freedman's Hospital. This week's promotions at the Census Office include Messrs. Charles E. Hall, of Illinois, (second time,) J. C. Campbell, of West Virginia and R. W. Thompson, of Indiana. Tickets for the Great Sidney Woodward Concert at Shiloh church, L st., between 16th and 17th n. w., will be on sale at The Colored American office during Saturday and Monday. Price 25 cents. Mr. Robert W. Fearing has returned from Lawrenceville, Va., where he has been nine months. Mr. Fearing is clerk to Rev. Russell, Principal of the St. Paul Industrial School at the above mentioned place. Mr. and Mrs. C. J: Daniel of Petersburg, Va. announce the engagement of their niece, Miss Addie W. Poindexter of Louisa, Va., to Dr. John W. Mitchell of Washington, D. C., to be consummated in the autumn. Mr. J. L. Echols, of Little Rock, Ark., has been appointed a compositor in the Government Printing Office. Mr. Echels was at one time manager of the American Guide, a leading race journal of Arkansas, and is a journalist and typographer of exceptional talents. Mr. Emmet S. Jones denies that he been tendered a place on the police force by reason of the stalwart impression he made upon Commissioner Ross during the rendition of the policemen's chorus in the Pirates of Penzance last week. The Personal Liberty League convention at Philadelphia on the 19th looks like a success. Addresses will be delivered by Senator W. E. Mason, Congressman White, H. P. Cheatham, J. W. Lyons and others. The local contingent expect to carry over a big crowd. Prof. Hoffman's Orchestra will OZONO? Agro race. Not a worthless, offensive, obnoxious lady, polish the gentleman, benefit youth, and are necessary; no plastering down with grease. It will restore gray hair to its natural color,ching, burning, running, humiliating Scalp, drop, beautiful as the morn, and harmless as rash and kinky; if your scalp is covered with scaly, scaly, flaky scurf, teeming with germs and you allow this state to go on, it is a erime. OZONO will positively and permanently remove NO, as compared with other hair remedies, so it requires about four boxes to complete the FER. Hard to you four large boxes of OZONO. With blackest skin, making it several shades light white. God alone can accomplish this, and in black skin, but it can do no more. Take out one fancy jar of ELECTRICAL SKIN and remove Wrinkles, Scars, Facial Blemishes, the young look younger. And, lastly, to get from the human body. Its uses are too nuanced name of this paper, and you will get the business. We refer to the editor of this paper and address plainly. IN CHEMICAL 21, Twenty-Third Street, RICHARD Don't Wait any Longer For the Matting or BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 411 N. Twenty-Third Street, RICHMOND, VA. Refrigerator. Get these things—and any —and pay for them weekly or money. We have just receivee tings, embracing the most relia down free of cost. Credit You will find Refrigerator —single and double doors—all Lawn Settees, Baby Carriages, furnishings. Every quality gu Groga these things—and anything else you may need for them weekly or monthly; as you can. We have just received another large shipment, tracing the most reliable grades; and we afford cost. edit MAKES T BUYING will find Refrigerators and Ice Chests here, and double doors—all prices. Also Porcelain, Baby Carriages, and everything known. Every quality guaranteed. Help you. Grogan's MA CREDIT Get these things—and anything else you may need—of us—and pay for them weekly or monthly; as you can spare the money. We have just received another large shipment of Mattings, embracing the most reliable grades; and we tack them down free of cost. You will find Refrigerators and Ice Chests here in all sizes single and double doors-all prices. Also Porch Rockers, Lawn Settees, Baby Carriages, and everything known to house furnishings. Every quality guaranteed. Help yourself. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W. Between H and I Streets. furnish the music for the Pleasure Assembly Club which will hold the board at Notley Hall on Wednesday, June 18th. The grounds have been beautifully arranged and everything has been prepared in holiday attire. There will be music and dancing all day. The Dvorak Musical Society has received so many flattering compliments and requests for a repetition of the Pirates of Penzance and has decided to the popular demand by giving another performance of the most successful opera ever given by the colored race in this country. Sale of seats will open early next week. The Pleasure Assembly Club, composed of 100 ladies and gentlemen, has arranged for a grand outing and excursion to Notley Hall, Wednesday June 13th. The River Queen will leave --- --- BEFORE. AFTER. unless, offensive, obnoxious, greasy mass of human, benefit youth, and gladden old age, watering down with grease. OZONO indi- ly hair to its natural color. It will cause ing, humiliating Scalp Diseases, Dandruff, morn, and harmless as the rippling water our scalp is covered with scurf and dane- ceming with germs and microbes, that are to go on, it is a erime. It is your place to and permanently remove all the diseases, other hair remedies, stands as high as the boxes to complete the treatment. boxes of OZONO. We will also send you by it several shades lighter. Now, there is accomplish this, and it would be miraculo- do no more. Take our advice; don't fool ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, which is a ears, Facial Blemishes, and will positively lager. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, Its uses are too numerous to mention. and you will get the goods at once. We the editor of this paper, or to any business MICAL CO., All Street, RICHMOND, VA. any Longer Matting or thing else you may need—of us monthly; as you can spare the another large shipment of Mat- ble grades; and we tack them MAKES THE BUYING EASY. and Ice Chests here in all sizes prices. Also Porch Rockers, and everything known to house guaranteed. Help yourself. the wharf at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 end 6:30 p.m This is the first genuine excursion of the excursion of the season and a good time is guaranteed to all who take advantage of this trip. "All Work and No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy." THE PUPILS OF CLASS NO. 4, of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday School will give a Grand Lawn Fete at the residence of Mrs. Anna Bradley 1319 W Street, on Friday Evening June 29th. Proceeds to replenish the school library. Refreshments served by a bevy of charming young ladies at usual rates. There will be a guessing contest and the person guessing the name of the doll will receive a prize. Miss E. V. Russell, Superintendent, Daniel Chase, Teacher. Music by Prof. Hoffman's Orchestra. Admission 10 cents. --- MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE