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THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE LONE STAR STATE. Prof. Frederick W. Gross a Representative Son—Who Has Held Many Important Places of Honor and Trust. A Power in the U. B. F. and a Most Successful Financier. Prof. Fred W. Gross, the subject of this sketch article, was born and reared at Marshall, Texas and attended both public and private schools of that place. He studied at Wiley University, Marshall, as early as 1873; and in 1879 he studied at Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. In 1881 Bishop College was established at Marshall, Texas, and he at once matriculated as student-teacher M. and held a responsible relationship to the school up to the time of his graduation. He graduated from this college in 1885 taking a full and complete course receiving the A. B. degree. Mr. Gross has been secretary of some denominational organization or benevolent society since 1880, and is now familiarly known and is sometimes called "the natural born secretary.' His clerical attainments have not been surpassed in this state. I shall now enumerate a few of the local organizations of which he has been or is now secretary and confined only to this state: Louisiana District Association (East Texas), State Sunday School Convention, State Colored Man's Conference, and Grand Secretary of the U. B. F. of Texas, for ten years, and has collected for them $58,000, and has paid out to widows and orphans $45,000 within eight years. Mr. Gross is a very fine collector. His tenacious adherence to business methods coupled with innate geniality have worthily caused him to be called the U. B. F.'s financier. His services in the state being so sat isfactory, it was noised abroad and has twice resulted in his unanimous election to the high and honored position of National Grand Secretary of the National Grand Lodge of America and Africa. He has succeeded through financial reports, minutes, the National Gazette in making the office very popular with the people. His reports are clear, systematic and models of accuracy; and if sufficient time be given the National Grand Lodge will liquidate the present debt and will have a nice balance to its credit, as Mr. Gross has abown himself to be an adept accountant and a financier of rare ability. I remember with a great deal of clearness the financial embarrassments that the Grand Lodge of Texas used to suffer ere he was called to the clerical management of its affairs. Today the checks issuing from the Grand Secretary's office will be honored by any commercial house. The Mutual Aid Department, of which he is manager, is in a very . healthy condition due to his persistency and untiring efforts in the discharge of the arduous functions of the office. He has made by numerous designs and blanks to facilitate the dispatch of business, the U. B. F. institution a cynosure for similar institutions in this state, and through his influence and recommendations all sinister offices have been discontinued. Displaying such wonderful ability from a clerical standpoint his friends wished to test his aptitude as presiding officer and parliamentarian; hence the church of his choice elected him, in 1895 at Houston, to the presidency of its missionary and educational work, in this state, by a unanimous vote; and he has ever since succeeded himself without opposition. He is a school teacher by profession and has been in the front ranks for nearly fifteen years having been (as a beginning) appointed conductor of a normal school for teachers of color by Hon. B. M. Boker, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, as far back as 1883; and his impetuous steps have landed him upon the loftiest pinnacle in the gift of the Texas teachers. Mr. Gross has filled with credit to himself every position in the Colored Teachers' State Association from assistant secretary up to president of Principals' Division, and president of the General Association of Texas Teachers. He enjoys the distinguished honor, at present, of being the president of the General Association of Texas Teachers Although he has taught school for more than twenty years he has lived in but two towns—Marshall and Victorian and at the latter place he is now principal of the High School and supervisor of the schools of the district. Mr. Gross is a candidate for re-election as National Grand Secretary of the National Grand Lodge of the U. B. of F. which meets at Cleveland, Ohio, July 9, 1900. He is preparing a very elaborate statistical report to be presented to the next National Grand Lodge covering every species of information appertaining to the successful engineering of the institution. He will probably attend the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia, which convenes on the 19th of June. Mr. Gross is very reticent and unassuming in manner, and a casual glance at him without becoming acquainted with his personality would most invariably fail to fathom his true character. I have known him for eighteen years, and we have been friends the same number of years; though often our opinions would be diametrically antagonistic to each other; nevertheless, our ardent friendship has existed without fluctuation. I have always found him true and unswerving in loyalty to his friends. Just as I close I hear that he has been elected president of Houston Academy, Houston, Tex. CHAS. H. GRIGGS. Prin. of High School and Supervisor of City Schools. rey—a statesman and a laborer, an oracle and a patriot. Col. Torrey's military magnetism will thrill anew the "boys" who fought at Gettysburg and Santiago, and will give to the impending conflict that delightful flavor of adventure that will carry the "first voters" into the Republican camps and cause the veteran's step to take on the springiness of youth. With McKinley and Torrey there would be no doubtful States in the North, and it is not extravagance of utterance to say that even Missouri, honeycombed as she is with old-school Democracy, can be loosed from her moorings, and Nebraska will come into our columns in the same way that Maine went for Governor Kent. In the State of Wyoming and in those in which free silver claims its greatest strength, Col. Torrey has a personal following sufficient to draw away enough ballots from the Demo-Populist combine to "beat it to the standstill." There is every argument in favor of Col. Torrey's nomination for Vice-President at Philadelphia. There are none that can be urged against it. Why not, then, do the wisest thing and place him on the ticket? Jay L. Torrey as a Vice-Presidential candidate would need no introduction to the country. No one will be required to vouch for him, either as to capability or honesty. He has been nominated for office before, and always ran ahead of his ticket. He has had a plenitude of experience as a presiding officer, and is a past master in the art of pouring oil on the troubled waters of debate. He is in the prime of a robust manhood—forty-seven years of age—just old enough to be wise and young enough to be enthusiastic. He is a self-made man, inheriting no money, but has won friends, finance and fame by the judicious exercise of his God-given talents. When a man has succeeded in a business and in a professional way for himself he can be safely intrusted with the Government's interests. He stands firmly for all the great moral principles with which the Republican party is identified. He is the one man whose happy address, imposing physique and convincing oratory would be such a tower of strength on the stump as to meet and throw down the eloquent and persuasive Mr. Bryan. He began life as a newspaper carrier in St. Louis. The press will take care of Col. Torrey—and the voice of the press is the voice of God. It is the people's mouthpiece. He has ideas—not mere "notions." To be sure, men with ideas are plentiful in the abstract; but men with new ideas are few; men with new ideas that are practical are still fewer; in fact, so rare that those a century produces may be speedily counted. Fellow Republicans, who assemble next week in the classic Quaker City, your season of doubt may now end. The strongest man for the Vice-Presidency has been found. You can accept Jay L. Torrey without question. A typical American, aggressive, yet generous; sturdy, yet genial; courageous, yet cautious; frank, yet discreet; a thoroughgoing, upright Christian gentleman. It is our judgment that he be taken—for the popular weal. It would mean a campaign of snap, vigor and enthusiasm—a clean, wholesome canvass, in which scandal or abuse, explanation or apology would have no place. McKinley and Torrey are a vote-getting combination! The above biography of Col. Jay L. Torrey will appear in The Colored American, Washington, D. C., June 16, 1900. Southeast News Miss Leah Miles was the recipient of quite a pleasant surprise party last Thursday night by members of Troop "A" of the Enon Baptist Church. The members of the Troop accompanied by a number of friends assembled at the home of Mrs. L. Stewart, 10th and C streets, southeast, where after exchanging courtesies they repaired to the home of Miss Miles. Rev. J. I. Loving made the presentation on behalf of the Troop, to which Miss Miles fittingly responded. Among the many present were the following: Miss H. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ragland, Misses Allman, Stewart, M. L. Robinson, and Messrs. Chapman and E. F. Fisher. Mr. James Tinney, a member of one of Capitol Hill's best known families is dangerously ill at the family homestead 309 8d street, southeast. Miss Mary Hampton, of 4065th street, southeast, has so far recovered from her recent illness as to be able to resume her duties at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. In the list of graduates of a class in needle work at University Park Temple published in The Colored American last week the name of Miss Marie Antoinette Lewis was omitted. Miss Lewis graduated in this class: An exhibition of the Manual Training Schoel of the 9th, 10th and 11th Divisions began yesterday and continues today at 628 H street, northwest. It will be open today from 9 a.m. to 6 p. m. and those who have the time to attend will see many things that will interest them. Rev. B. B. Robinson of The Alexandria Leader, writes us to the effect that the Charles B. Cheshire mentioned in the last issue of The Colored American as doing some crooked work in Wilmington, Del., is not in any way connected with the John Hay Industrial School at Alexandria, Va. Mr. Robinson is president of the school named. J. S. Keence is now giving his full time to the direction of the famous Delimo 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. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. 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In the District of Columbia they are the "salt of the earth." Among them you will find the brainies and brightest men and the lovltest and most charming of women. Notley Hall has been secured all day for the friends and members of the Fraternity and the River Queen will be especially decorated for the occasion. Hoffmans celebrated orchestra will regale the happy throng with music. The management of the excursion is in the hands of those veteran entertainers, Col. William Mays and W. H. Judd Ma'vin—what a combination! Col. Mays is a Jersey product, but has lived in the District so long that it is thought by many that he has taken root here and is to the manor born, so to speak. He holds a responsible position in the Pension Office and many offices of trust in secret society circles. Not to know "Billy" Mays is to argue oneself unknown. He is a prince of good fellows and is devoting all of his spare time seeing to it that every one who is worth going, goes on the Masonic excursion on the 3rd of July. Associated with him is that other of nature's noblemen, Capt. W. H. Judd Malvin. To commend Capt. Malvin to the people of the District would be to paint a lily or a sunset. He is himself the embodiment of all of those good traits that call for a "good time." You must not miss the Notley Hall excursion on the 3rd of July. Sir Walter Scott once very aptly said: "A happy night in greenwood spent, Were but tomorrow's merriment. The boat will leave the wharf at 10 a m., 2 and 6 pm. Tickets, 25 cents. To the good thinking people of Wash ington, if you are thinking of given a party don't forget to consult the Delme Koonca. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. M. MISS J. IMOGENE HOWARD. The Efficient New York School Teacher Whose Popularity Gave Her a Free Trip to the Paris Exposition. The Voting Contest in the New York Telegram. While out for an evening don't forget to stop by the Delmo Koonce cate. THE HOFFMAN CONCERT. A Classical Melange of Music Illust trative of Negro Development In High Art. A magnificent audience larger in size than was present last year and more brilliant in costumes and more represen- tative of our higher culture listened to the tuneful strains of Prof. Elzie S. Hoffman's orchestra, band and singing class last Friday evening at the Acade- my of Music. The character of the attendance,both in numbers and quality, was a positive compliment to and a gratifying acknowledgment of the laudable efforts and arduous labors. Prof. Hoffman has put forth in the past two years to develop the musical possibilities of our race. It was an uphill, almost impossible task the Professor assumed in organizing for the study of classic music such a stupendous feature as the Washington Permanent Chorus, introducing the Damrosch system of sight- PROF. BLZIE S. HOFFMAN. singing, besides the symphony orchestra and military band. Prof. Hoffman was ably assisted in the choral selections by Mr. H. Nathaniel Bowles of the Georgetown Musical Association; excellent numbers were rendered by Mrs. Hartina Irving, so prano soloist; Mr. William Goodrich, a tenor of light but exceptionally clear and pure tone; Mr. Leon Wheeler, an excellent baritone, and Mr. William Robinson, solo cornetist. Mr. Alex Sewall played also with very nice taste a violin obligate for one of Mrs. Irving's solo. The ensemble feature were by an orchestra of about twenty, a brass baud something larger, and the Washington Permanent Chorus, represented on the stage by about forty voices. The scheme of the concert was ambitious, the first part by the orchestra. 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. 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Gwynn's private dancing class was the most recherche affair of the season. Every one pronounced it a great success, and it is the purpose of the class to make it an annual feature. It seemed to be the aim of each one to make the evening decidedly pleasant for everyone, and the absence of all stiffness and formality was especially noticed. One's mind was carried back to the handsome affairs that used to be given in this city. Too much praise cannot be given Miss Louise A. Smith whose untiring efforts were productive of so much enjoyment. An elegant supper was served eighty-nine persons by Mrs. Emma Parker, a well known eateress in the city. Among those present were, Mest dames Douglass, Mays, Caruthers, Colbert, Fisher, Haynes, Walton, Carroll, Bullard, Childs, Pettiford, Braxton, Williams, Duffield, Johnson; Misses E. Smith, Bruce, Bullard, Jones, Page, Thomas, James, Harper, Sprague, Tay --- lor, Myers, Freeman, and Messrs. 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Thompson, Washington, D. C. Address of Welcome—Governor Jas. A. Mount, Mayor Thomas Taggert, George L. Knox, Indianapolis, (Ind. ) Freeman, A. E. Manning, Indianapolis (Ind. ) World, W. Allison Sweeney, Indianapolis. Responses—Hon. Gee. H. White, M. C., N. C., C. W. Anderson, N. Y., Counsellor F. L. McGhee, Minn., Col. W. A. Pledger, Ga. TUESDAY, 2 P. M. Address of the President—Bishop Alexander Walters, Jersey City, N. J. Report of Financial Secretary- J. E. Bruce, Albany, N. Y. Report of Finance Committee—Prof. Jesse Lawson, Washington, D. C. Report of Treasurer-J. W. Thompson, Rochester, N. Y. TUESDAY, 7:30 P. M. Topic: "Afro-American Citizenship." Addresses—Bon. Judson W. Lyons, Ga., Register Treasury; Ex. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, La., Bishop B. W. Arnett, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. O. General discussion, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29. 10 A. M. Prayer. Reading Minutes. Report of Bureau of Legislation— Daniel Murray, Washington, D. C., Director. Discussion—F. L. MeGhee, Minn., E. E. Brown, Mass., Mon. George H. White, N. G. Report of Literary Bureau—Ex Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, La., Director. Discussion—Miss E. C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass., B. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C. WEDNESDAY P.M. Report of Emigration Bureau—Bishop H. M. Turner, Ga., Director. Discussion, Bishop C. R. Harris, N. C., Bishop C. T. Shaffer, Pa., I. F. Bradley, Mo. Report of Business Bureau—Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, Ga., Director. Topic, "The Negro as a Producer and Consumer," A. F. Hilyes, Washington, D. O., Pref. W. H. Council, Ala., Prof. J. M. Gregory, N. J. WEDNESDAY. 7:30 P.M. Tople—"Education Under Negro Instructors," Prof. Kelly Miller, Washington, D. C., Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Washington, D. C., Prof. J. W. E. Bowen, A. M., Ga., Prof. S. G. Atkins, A. M., N. C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30. 10 A. M. Prayer. 10 A. M. Prayer. Reading Minutes. Report of the Bureau of Education, Prof. B. A. Johnson, N. C., Director. "The Kind of Education Needed." Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Washington, D. C., Prof. R. R. Wright, A. M., Ga. Prof. B. T. Kealing, A. M., Texas. Report of Bureau of Reforms—Rev. A. J. Cary, Director, Chicago, Ill., "Criminal Statistics," L. M. Hershaw, Washington, D. C., "How May Crime be THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Deerea sed?" Prof. Jes. B. Dudley, C., J. C. Napter, Teun. THURSDAY, 7:30 P.M. Topic—"Evils of Lynching." Report of Anti-Lynching Bureau—Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Director, Chicago, Ill. Discussion, T. Thomas Fortune, N. Y., John Mitchell, Jr., Va., Lillian C. Jewett, Mass., Hon. H. P. Cheatham, N. C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 81. 10▲M. Praver. Reading Minutes. Toppic—"How Shall the Afro-American National and Local Councils be Sustained?" Paper by Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox, Indiana. Discussion, M. M. Lewey, Fla., J. R. Clifford, W. Va., W. Milton Lewis, Ind. "The Relations Between the Races," Prof. Jesse Lawson. "Pulpit and Press as the Bases of Council Work." Bishop A. Grant, D. D., Bishop G. W. Clinton, D. D., Rev. H. T. Johnson, Hon. J. C. Dancy. "The Negro and the Industrial Problem." Prof. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., Discussion. Election of Officers. Report of Committee on Address. Special Addresses are to be made during the meeting by Senator C. W. Fairbanks of Indiana, Hon. D. B. Henderson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ex-Governor Mac Cerkle, W. Va. and Mrs. May Wright Sewall and Senator W. E. Mason of Illinois. Committees that are arranging for the great meeting to be held at Indianapolis, Ind., August 28-31, 1900. GENERAL COMMITTEE: Bishop Alexander Walters, Chairman, Jersey City, N. J.; F. L. McGhee, Minnesota; G. L. Knox, Benjamin T. Thernton, A. E. Manning, W. Allison Sweeney, Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox, Mrs. H. A. Webb, R. B. Bagby; W. Milton Lewis, Indiana; I. T. Montgomery, Miss.; Dr. Lucy E. Moten, District of Columbia; Mrs. J. Silone Yates, Missouri; Mrs. Alice D. Carey, Georgia; Mrs. Lottie Wilson, Jackson, Michigan. PROGRAMME COMMITTEE. Bishop Alexander Walbers; T. Thomas Fortune, New York; P. B. S. Pinchback, Louisiana; Judson W. Lyons, Georgia; Jesse Lawson, Washington, D. C.; Ida Wells Barnett, Illinois; Miss E. C. Carter, Massachusetts. PRESS COMMITTEE. R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C; J. E. Bruce, Albany, N. Y.; Samuel E. Lacy, Washington, D. C.; Rev. H. T. Johnson, New Jersey; Mrs. N. F. Mossell, Pennsylvania; John Mitchell, Jr., Virginia; Justien DeClelland, Illinois; Mrs. M. W. Steward, Tennessee; E. E. Cooper, Washington, D. C.; F. L. McGhee, Minnesota; C. F. Adams, Illinois; W. Milton Lewis, Indians; M. M. Lewey, Florida; W. A. Pledger, Georgia; W. H. Steward, Kentucky; Rev J. W. Smith, North Carolina; Rev. H. Phillips, Tennessee; H. C. Smith, Ohio; C. J. Perry, Pennsylvania; Rev. H. C. O. Astwood, Pennsylvania; Rev. I. B. Scott, Louisiana. SPECIAL PRESS COMMITTEE. Samuel E. Lacy, Chairman, R W. Thompson; W. T. Menard, Alex. L. Manly, Mrs. Julia M. Layton. The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the finest ice cream in the city. MR. WHITE IN ALABAMA. He Makes a Telling Speech to the Graduates and Students at Normal College in the Black Belt. Normal, Ala., Special.—Normal's 25th commencement, which has just closed, was the grandest in the history of this great Institution. Many distinguished Negroes were here from various parts of the country. Among them Congressman White of Washington, Hon. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tennessee, Mr. W. H. Steward, editor of the American Baptist, Louisville. J. H. P. OF. W. H. COUNCILL. Kentucky, Dr. R. M. Boyd, Nashville Tennessee, Dr. C. M. Wade, Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dr. Butler, Prof. W. R. Wood and Prof. Henry Hopkins, of Florence, Alabama, Dr. N. E. Scruggs, Dr. T. B. Brandon, Editor R. D. Hunt, Rev. A. W. McKinney, D D., of Huntsville, Alabama, Prof. G. W. Trenholm of Tucumbia, Alabama, Prof. Geo. W. Scott, Pratt City, and Prof. Towmsend of Winchester, Tenn., and scores from other important points. There were two graduates in instrumental music, Miss Ida C. Council, Normal, Alabama, and Miss Josephine Flipper, of Atlanta, Georgia. There were fifty-one graduates from various industrial schools and twenty-one from the normal department. Enrollment for the year 509, comin from a score of states. It is a remarkable fact that the Commencement sermon and every speech were of the highest order in thought and oratory. The Sunday school address by Mr. W. H. Steward was the best ever heard at Normal. It was plain, practical and exalting. The sermon by Dr. Caldwell filled all hearts with blessings as the sweet rose does the air with fragrance. It was a master-place of pulpit oratory. He is the pastor of the white Cumberland Presbyterian church in Huntsville, Alabama. Prof. Henry Hopkins made an able and great hit before the literary societies, and Rev. A. W. Throne pleased all in his discourse before the religious societies. Many white women and men and throngs of Negroes crowded the spacious pavilion to hear the chief orators of the commencement, Hon. Geo. H. White and Hon. J. C. Napier. The speech by Mr. Napier was brim full of logic, race pride, friendly feeling and wholesome advice, delivered in a dignified eloquent manner which was received with round after round of hearty applause. It was a great effort from a great man interested in his race and the South. The speech of Congressman White transcended the most lofty expectations of his warmest admirers. He captured his audience from the start and held them as a magic spell until the close. They applauded, laughed, cried at his will, as he pointed out a sure path to . prosperity in which our young people must walk, in which both races in the South must travel. His speech reached far above parties, far above clans and sects, and laid a broad platform upon which all men who strive to rise may stand together. No pen, no tongue can describe his speech. It was a master stroke of a broad humanitarian master mind. This is true of his speech at the banquet the following day. The Board of Trustee, every man on it a graduate of Southern Universities, and every man on it an ex-Confederate commissioned officer, conferred upon Congressman White the highest honor in the gift of this college, the degree of Ph. D. President Councill is highly pleased with the work of the year. GARBELT. Mr. C. A. Johnson Returns to Visit Old Friends. Mr. Clifton A. Johnson, for a number of years assistant cashier of the Capital Savings Bank of this city, and who for the past two years has been a most successful dentist in Milwaukee, Wis., is spending a few days in this city with J. MR. C. A. JOHNSON friends and relatives. Mr. Johnson is one of the young men whom all Washington delights to honor. While filling his duties at the Capital Savings Bank, he employed his extra hours in taking a course in dentistry at the Howard Medical School in this city. He graduated at the head of his class and selected Milwaukee, Wis., as his new field of labor. Those who have had the good fortune to meet Mr. Johnson in Milwaukee say that he is one of the most successful young dentists in that city, that he has an elegant suite of rooms in one of the largest and most central buildings and that his patronage comes almost entirely from the Caucasians. Mr. Johnson has a host of friends in this city who rejoice in his good fortune. I buy all my cream and water ices from the popular Delmo Koonce Cafe. T. CARTER'S BAGGAGE EXPRESS. No. 2. Residence 467 Missouri Ave. Northwest, Washington, D. C. Stand B. & P. Depot, 6th and B Streets, nw. Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of the city. All orders promptly attended to. Geo. W. Wise PRACTICAL EMBALMER 2900 M street, Georgetown,D.C. Telephone call, 108-83. MISS HOWARD A WINNER. She Finishes Third in the Trip to Paris Contest-One of Five Most Popular School Teachers of Greater New York to Visit the Paris Exposition. On Monday the Evening Telegram announced the close of the contest, which had been waged through its columns for over a year, to determine by vote the five most popular school teachers of Greater New York, who were to go to the Paris Exposition as the guests of that bright and enterprising journal. Among the winners is Miss J. Imogen Howard, who easily maintained her position as third in the race. The story of her triumph is easily told in the Telegram as follows: One of the most interesting of the many remarkable features of the contest was the record made by Miss J. Imogen Howard, the chief representative of the colored race. Her people rallied most loyally to her support and worked with energy so unflagging that she was soon within striking distance of the top. From that day she was always among the leaders. As the contest neared the end, she grew stronger, and her adherents became jubilant. Thousands upon thousands of ballots were added to her already large number. Gradually she rose to fifth place, then this mount was scaled and fourth place was captured, and then with apparent ease Miss Howard gilded into third place. Thirty-eight thousand five hundred and fifty new ballots were added to the credit of Miss Howard's number and this brought her very near to Miss Wiley. And when the total count came, and the feverish heat of the last few days was over—all the ballots in end counted—this was the result: Miss Louise Jacobs ..... 410,190 Miss Jennie E. Wiley..... 378,988 Miss J. Imogen Howard..... 350,003 Mrs. A. E Matthews..... 272,095 Miss Jennie M Gibbons. ..... 265,830 Miss Howard is at present a teacher in Public School No. 60, in West 41st street. In the long and exciting period of accumulating ballots the unwearied friends of this woman kept steadily and unalteringly at their work. Miss Howard was the first and only colored woman in the Empire State appointed to a management in the World's Columbian Exposition. Miss Howard was born in Boston, and lived there until she was seventeen years old. She first attended the Boston grammar and high schools, from which she was graduated with high honors. She then became a student in the Girls' High and Normal School, where she was graduated in 1868. She was the first colored graduate of that institution. In the same year she came to New York and became a teacher in Grammar School No. 81, in West 17th street. Upon the resignation of Mrs. Garnet she became principal of the night school held in that building and held that position for eight years. In spite of her arduous duties as principal and instructor, Miss Howard found time to attend the Saturday session for teachers in the Normal College, and received degree of M. A. Then she took a three years' course at the University of the City of New School of Pedagogy, and received the degree of doctor of pedagogy. Miss Howard, speaking of the results of her labors, said that many of her boys were holding good positions in public offices in this city. Many of them, when they saw by The Evening Telegram that their favorite teacher's name was in the contest, set to work with a will to aid her together with other THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. U. friends. Prominent among her loyal supporters was Dr. P. W. Ray, who is on the board of trustees of Brooklyn's Board of Pharmacy. It may be said here that the idea of placing Miss Howard's name in the list of contestants originated in St. Phillip's Protestant Episcopal Church. Then Miss Kate Smith, of Brooklyn, lent a hand. Miss Lucy E. Mo'en of Washington, where she is principal of the Normal school, started a circle of workers, who achieved excellent results. There were numerous friends in New England who helped in collecting ballots. Miss E. B Magnan, of St. Mark's Methodist church, clipped many coupons. Miss Mary Lewis, of Public School No. 80, with other teachers of this school, aided in keeping Miss Howard's name to the front. Other enthusiasts were: Rafus Hurburt, George Garner and Messre. Chessman, Van Alen, Frazier, Clayton and Pierson, as well as Mrs Graves, Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Dalton and Mrs Davis. Several friends in the Church of St. Benedict gave their services in the cause, while coupons were sent from Boston, Washington and Baltimore. When Miss Howard was asked by one of our most influential citizens to promptly consider a proposition made to enter the contest, it seemed impossible to attempt it, and one or two others were asked for the sake of our representation as a part of the great body of teachers, to enter their names. One had the honor of being named as a successful contestant in 1893, when the New York Press sent teachers to the Columbian Exposition, and another did not care to undertake the work, so our candidate in February 1899 was entered, a few votes being sent to the Telegram office on the first night that coupons appeared in the paper. Friends and strangers, North, South East and West have supplemented the work of enthusiastic individuals and clubs in this city, so that from the small beginning, the close finds over 350,000 votes recorded for "No 3." Miss Howard wishes it were possible to write to every loyal man, woman and child personally, and express her gratitude for the one step forward in our history that we have taken, by not working for an individual, but for the grand principle of proving we can be united in furthering a cause that appeals to our race pride. In this public way she sends her sincere thanks to each and every helper, individuals and associations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee and the District of Columbia. The support was unfailing and unselfish, the interest never appearing to flag during the sixteen months of this most wonderful inpouring of ballots for the teachers. CHR. XANDER CHR. XANDER 909 Seventh Street N. W. His Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine, his own pressing, allows double dilution in the drinking glass and remains as vinous and sweet, as the best sweet Catawba unwatered. Both he sells at $1 gallon, $60 the half gallon. Chr. Kaunder's Eye Whiskies at 75c, 65c, 68c and 58c the full quart, are free from fusel poison of some age, kept in heated storage, and compare advantageously with any whiskies at their price. Equally so his Brandles, Gins and Rum are pure and well developed, and the moderate use of them never cause a headache. He has an array of ever so many standards of Wines and Whiskies stored in his cellars and warehouse. Remember the Number 909, Nobranch houses. 462 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE. ion which furnishes one with a magnifi of which is a wide sheet of water giving tiling 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 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 TERBACE. 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. os from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are ciences. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. MITH, Snow Hill, N.J. 0. 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 ally with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. Madre's Park for the season. On the Buckington Street Railway. Twenty minutes ride from the city. A delightful trip, good cool water. A splendid dancing pavilion and all conveniences for pleases 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. Lockweed, "The Alban,y" 17th and H nw., city. SPECIAL. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. J. G. 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 MANHATTAN INN. 17 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. THOMAS COLE, Proprietor. MRS. HYMAN'S 1618 7th St., nw., bet. Q and R Sts. An energetic colored woman who understands canvassing can secure permanent employment with good pay by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 Ust n. w. GEORGE H HARRIS, PROPRUETOR, 1139 Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Meals Served at all Hours. 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 450 C St. n.w. for further information. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REDUCED TO $1.00 COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. 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. 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Fitzgerald, proprietor, 30 and 32 North Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. 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 AUB HOTEL CHOICE WINES. LIQUORS 15 N. Illinois Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Choice wines, Liquors and Cigars. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS HARRIS' HOTEL HOTEL 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. Washing to n 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. CATLET18, 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 Faunquier 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 McGuire, Catletts, Faunquier Co., Va. Lawnside. N.J. MADRE'S PARK. LOUDOUN CO., VA. SPECIAL. AT LAST! WANTED HELP. 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. CHARLOTTESVILLE LETTER. From the Green Fields of Virginia. Notes Wise and Otherwise Culled tor the American Readers. Charlottesville, Virginia.—Special The literary meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was held at the M. E. Church last Thursday night, Mr S. B. Logan presiding. Mr. A. F. Angel read a well composed paper, subject, "Are We Progressing," which was discussed with much enthusiasm by several present. The singing by the Senior Quartette, composed of Messrs. Charles and Clarence Cary, R. M. Pride and C. M. Taylor brought forth much applause. The Sunday afternoon boy's meeting at 8 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. rooms and bible study at the M. E. Church at 4:30 o'clock were well attended. The churches were all well attended Sunday, and able sermons delivered by the several pastors. Rev. D. N. Vassar, D. D., of Richmond Theological Seminary, was in the city Saturday. Hon. J. H. Smythe, president of the Negre Reformatory of the state, was in the city last week. Mr. C. W. Hill is home from Morgan College, Lynchburg, Va. Misses Rebecca and Letitia Ferguson, Hattle Newman, Gertrude Stewart, Rosa Howard, Messrs. Walter Lewis and Laurie Allen are home from Hampton Normal School, Hampton, Va. Miss Lena Whipps left last week for White Sulphur Springs. Mr. George Angel left last week for Philadelphia, Pa. The marriage of Mr. George W. Shelton and Miss Jennie Spears took place at the Mt. Zion Bapsist church, Wednesday night, June 6, Rev. W. L. Tolliver of the Shiloh Baptist church, assisted by the pastor Rev. R. B. Hardy officiating. Mr. R. E. Wood acted as best man with Miss Laura Howard as maid of honor, and Mr. Charles Preston with Miss Rosalie Brown were waiters. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the groom on 5th street northwest. Mr. Clarence Martin, a graduate of Virginia Union University, was ordained into the ministry at the Ebenezer Baptist church on last Wednesday night. Mr. A. Scott Webb, after a month's stay visiting parents and friends in the city and county, left this week for Butte, Mon., to resume his duties with Mr. W. A. Clark, jr., son of ex Senator W. A. Clark. Mr. J. H. Dickinson, head waiter at the White Sulphur Springs, left Monday afternoon in company with Messrs. Robert Barcus, Charles Holt, Henry Roan, Willie Reeves and S. H. White. Mr. William P. Allen, chief of the printing department of Virginia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va., was in the city this week visiting parents and friends. Mrs. Eliza Sparrow and daughter Miss Lula Sparrow, of San Francisco, Cal., are in the city for the summer guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Edwards, 203 Oak street. Mrs. W. B. Parago and son Edward, or Baltimore, Md., are visiting in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Parage on 12th street. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves and Mrs. Willie Boyd are home from Washington, D. C. On Friday night the Y. M. E. Club gave a very enjoyable evening party at the public school building. Those present were as follows: Ottawa Ward and Anne Perry, Willie Lee and Eleanor Nicholas, Vernen Ward and Mary Martin, Walker Jackson and Ethel Brown, Richard Chishhelm and Sadie Brown, Johnnie Allen and Florence Ward, Lloyd Tonsier and Susie Brown, Howard Watson and Bessie Terrell, Nelson Churchman and Reasie Jackson, George Carter and Seppie West. Lincoln Jackson and Cornelia Tonsler; Lenwood Minor and Carrie Perry; Charlie Allen and Zalder Scott; George Weatherford and Mary Lee; Willie Barber and Lottie Perry; Vernon Thomas and Louisa Churchman, Theodore Ward and Marie Allen; Frank Minor and Irene Brown; George Jones and Gertrude Ward and Miss Annie Bowling. Music furnished by the colored city orchestra. The sounds of wedding bells are beginning to buzz in the "ville." Mr. Wm. H. Parago, salesman for the Cable Music Company one the largest firms in the world with a capital of over two million dollars, is ready to make the very best bargains at the lowest prices on organs, pianos, etc. Mr. Wm. H. Dabney, who is slick at his home is convalescent. Mr. Lewis Whitney, who had his leg amputated some time ago, is home from Washington, D. C., much improved in health from the first class professional treatment of the first class capital city doctors. Dr. Walter W. Johnson of Staunton, Va., is in the city. The University of Virginia closes this week. When the American man comes around subscribe, as the American should be in every home. MONTICELLO SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL. Mr. Ernest P. Jones of the Douglass House has been indisposed for the past two weeks. He is convalescent at this writing. Men who give public entertainments and depend very largely on newsbapers for their advertising are not only dishonest but idiotic when they don't pay their bills. Hon Jere A. Brown who is connected with the Treasury Department has accepted a position as Assistant Sergeant-at Arms at the Philadelphia Convention. In company with Hon George A. Myers he will leave the city Monday for Philadelphia. "All that glitters is not gold." Neither is the man who shouts the loudest got the most religion. Managers who give concerts ought to pay their bills when the concerts are successful financially. To play the baby act may do for a season but there are other seasons to come. Although the Sidney Woodwary Concert given at the Shiloh Baptist church last Monday night was a financial as well as a musical and literary success a number of the star performers as well as The Colored American have been euchred out of their pay for services rendered. The manager announced that this was his "first entertainment" and judging from his treatment of those who helped to make it a success it ought to be his "last" one. The Hoffman Concert at the Academy of Music last Friday night was a success in every way, the attendance very large and first class and everybody went away highly pleased. Unlike another entertainment given at the same house a short time before, Mr. Hoffman paid all of his bills and can rely upon the support of the newspapers as well as the public in any entertainment he may give. Mrs. Susan Pendleton of Rappahanoch, Va., died in the 65th year of her age, June 10th and was buried at that place. She was the aunt of Mrs. Dolly Jones of the Douglass House, and she left a husband and one grandchild to mourn her demise. Mrs. Jones attended the funeral and contributed in many ways ta giving her a first-class burial. The Dvorak Musical Society cleared 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. 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His Appointment as Collector of the Port at Savannah, Conceded to Be One of the Pesidendent's Happiest Selections - A Leader of the Modern School-Firm for McKinley and American Grandeur. The mention of the name of Col. John H. Deveaux always arouses interest in Washington, and never fails to recall pleasant memories. A polished gentleman, a scholar whose presence is an indescribable benefit to a community, a true friend and loyal, but chivalrous partisan, he typifies the high culture and praise worthy attributes of the new academy of Negro leaders, who are grasping the helm of progress in all parts of the country. He is now collector of customs at Savannah, and by tact and executive ability has so won his way into the popular esteem that the business and commercial force of Georgia's thriving seaport, have freely expressed the opinion that his is one of the most fitting appointments President McKinley has made in the South. Col. Deveaux is now on his way to Philadelphia. He will be a factor in the result. His counsel is sought by the ripest statesmen and his conclusions are respected in all quarters. He will stand firmly for McKinley, for American prestige throughout the world, for wider markets, for domestic protection, and for stronger bulwarks to insure the perpetuity of human rights. John H. Deveaux is a national character. His name has been heralded wherever the leading journals can boast of readers, and wherever the republican banner has been planted. He has ever been a consistent partisan, and stood by his colors in the days that tried men's souls, and made a record of which any man might well feel proud. His sterling ability and efficiency cannot be questioned, and his personal character is unimpeachable. His career is a history of active efforts and honorable achievement. He is a native of Savan- nab, and served as clerk in Savannah Custom House from 1870 to Cleveland's first administration. He was collector of the port of Brunswick, Ga., during President Harrison's administration, and won the hearty approval of all with whom he came in contact. About time the yellow fever epidemic came on, but Col. Deveaux remained bravely at his post, and earned the eternal gratitude of the suffers by successfully conducting a relief fund. Col. Deveaux has been president of two republican state conventions, and was a delegate to four national republican conventions. He has served for fifteen years as secretary of the Republican State Central Committee and was chairman of the state executive committees in 1882. He served ten years as Grand Master of Masons in Georgia and was the first Noble Grand Master of Odd Fellows when the order was established in Savannah. He is senior Colonel of the colored state troops, and now commands the first battalion of Georgia volunteers, composed of six companies. For many years, and with much success, Col. Deveaux has been editor of the Savannah Tribune one of the most widely read and influential journals in the South. It may soon become a daily. Republicans throughout the country point with pride to Col. Deveaux's recognition as a new evidence of the fidelity of the party to its loyal colored contingent, and the effect upon the fall campaigns will be electrical. Col. Deveaux was speedily confirmed, and entered immediately upon the performance of his duties. His record has been one to which the race may well point with satisfaction. Among the celebrities of the Philadelphia Convention is Col. Stewart M. Lewis who as a member of The Colored American staff did so much to encompass the nomination and election of President McKinley. He will be on hand in Philadelphia and will name the winner. Mark you. A SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN, Dr. G. W. Rolertorb in Charge of the Newark Alms House-An Enterprising Druggist and Business Man. The Colored American takes pride in introducing to its thousand of readers Dr. George Wilberforce Rolerfort, A. B., M. D. of Newark, N. J. who was born Lexington, Va. January 20th 1860 and graduated from the grammar school at Jamesown in 1874. His parents were poor and he was thrown on his resources at an early age. In 1880 being determined to acquire such an education as would fit him for more intellectual work, he entered Morgan College at Baltimore, from which school he graduated in the class of 1884. He subsequently took a course in the Boston School of Languages, and entered the Leonards Medical Department of Shaw University at Raleigh, N. C. where he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1890. After leaving Shaw University he attended the lectures at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia where he did some good work. He then came to Newark, N. J. and began the active work of a practicing physician. Soon after coming to Newark, Shaw University conferred the degree of A. B. upon him in recognition of his literary training. He had not been [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. DB. G. W. ROLERFORT. long in his new home when he attracted widespread attention and his practice increased rapidly. He became active in the political affairs of his adopted city and was chosen a member of the Essex County Executive Committee and made chairman on its committee on credentials. In 1895 he was made the official physician and surgeon to the Newark City Almshouse. He is a member of the Essex County Medical Society, New Jersey State Medical Society, society for the relief of widows and orphans of medical men in New Jew Jersey and the American Medical Association. The Doctor is also very prominent in Mystic circles. He is the proprietor of the only colored drug store in Newark. Valued at 8,000 and employs two clerks. 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All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORRED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY. JUNE. 16. 1900. THE PASSING OF THE BOORS. The British have the Beers on the run. All is over in the South African conflict except the shouting. The victory is with the arms of England, and the result is a triumph for the forces of civilization. This is the natural and inevitable outcome, when the influences of progress meet the reactionary policies of those who cannot or will not keep pace with the spirit of the times The Beers, from a sentimental standpoint, have won much sympathy in this country, because they put up a specious plea of fighting for their homes and for the right of self government. They paralleled themselves with the Pilgrim Fathers and the revolutionary patriots. To one given to maudlin sentimentality, and whose feast of tears is ever on top, without taking the precaution to examine the case in the cold light of facts and reason, the Boers made quite a pathetic showing. They claimed that as a sister republic, they were entitled to our moral support. What is the truth? The Boers are a working people, but elannish in the extreme. They are intolerant, selfish and bigoted. They refuse to develop their resources and resent the activities of those who would come in and build up the waste places. With their absurd shell of a republic, they deny "outlanders" the commonest rights of citizenship, oppress them by indefensible legislation, and tyrannize over the black nations to the point of brutality. These conditions grew unbearable to the manly British within the confines of the Transvaal and they rose in their might to bring better things, knowing that a thousand years of Boer control would not see the birth of a single reform. It is an axiom of the ecclesiasts that God wishes the land He gaveth to be governed by the spirit that comes the nearest to his teachings, and that the nations entitled, by moral law, to a country are these who will bring from the soil the best results for mankind. Whatever else may be said of Great Britain, civilization, commerce, educa. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tion, protection of person, have always followed her flag. The English flag never flies over a slave, and every citizen thus covered is fortressed by the united strength of the army and navy of the British crown. The majesty of the law is supreme, and in its wake the uses of government reach nearest to their true purpose. We are glad that such a power will soon control in the Transvaal, and that all of South Africa, Britian, Boers and blacks, will fill the leaven of justice, opportunity and Christianity. The American Negro has reason to sympathize with England in this struggle. She stood by grand old Frederick Douglass and afforded him a haven of safety, when American prejudice cried out "Crucify him!" She stood by the silver-tongued J. C. Price, when he sought funds for the education of the Negro in the Southland. She welcomed with open arms and open pocket books aggressive Ida Wells Barnett when she landed upon Albion's shore to tell the story of rapine and murder which has swept over America like a miasmatic pestilence. She has denounced mob rule and the reign of lawlessness that has paralyzed Southern industry and is invading the North. She has listened appreciatively to our orators, our singers and our actors. In every instance, in every emergency, England has given evidence of a broad, chivalric spirit and we want such powers to step in and crush out the tyranny and barbarism that make plague spots of many of God's most premising gardens. Blood is thicker than water, and the pretenses of a republic amount to nothing when her practices do not square with them. Fighting under a fiction, as the Boers have done, never wins, and England hastens the passing of that backward nation as an instrument ordained to do the Almighty will. Great Britian, in her victory, holds up the torch of civilization to all the world. The war ends in the right way. THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION. The Republican National Convention comes on apace. It gathers at one of the most critical periods in our country's history. As we hinted last week never was there greater need for caution—not the timidity of cowardice, but the careful step of wisdom. A single mistake may be fatal to Mr. McKinley, who of course, will bear the party's standard, as he did in 1896. The nomination of candidates under the circumstances, is the least important issue before the body. The plan of campaign to be marked out by Messrs. Hanna, Dick, Heath, Dawes, Payne, Foraker, Fairbanks, Elkins, Platt, Speoner and others, is the point about which loyal republicans are most deeply concerned. We do not doubt that the platform will be written on broad and comprehensive lines, and will so state our position that it will appeal to the judgment and patriotism of the nation. But what of the Negro? Will the grievances of which we so bitterly complain be given more than perfuactory notice in the party deliverance? Will a bold stand for human rights, a fair ballot and equality of citizenship be taken and fought out to a finish through the campaign? This is to us a more vital question than finance or expansion. What will be the policy of the magnates in dealing with the Negro vote in the doubtful states? Will the Negro leaders be immediately called into conference, and their advice solicited looking to a compact organization of the Afro-American forces? Will the proper state and national bureaus be formed, and placed in charge of men in touch with modern and progressive political ideas? Will our "spell-binders" be shown the consideration befitting their worth, experience and past service? Will a line of argument be adopted that can be championed aggressively and conscientiously, without sacrifice of dignity or consistency? Or will the old mistake be repeated, of thinking that the Negro vote is 'all right,' and that it can be held in line by continued excitation of slavery issues or by painting bugaboo pictures of the direful consequences that might follow democratic success? Again, will the managers in a mad "rainbow chase" after impossible southern electoral votes, throw the Negro overboard and thus allow the debatable territory of the North and West to slip away? We are optimistic, however, and look for a campaign built on lines of knowledge gleaned from the past—that the Negro is safe and reliable, if respected and honorably dealt with. Otherwise, those at the helm may look out for trouble, with a capital T. The Philadelphia convention is called upon to reckon seriously with the Negro. THE COLOR QUESTION—AMERICA'S "OLD MAN OF THE SEA." The nation's "Old man of the sea" is the color question. At every turn, in every human transaction and upon all notable occasions, the color ghost rises to perplex the American people. So closely has the Negro woven his way into the nation's fabric and so thoroughly has his ambition enabled him to impregnate the activities of our national life that his presence though offensive, cannot well be avoided. Although the Negro is theoretically an American citizen, and the law says he is entitled to equal protection with all others in the enjoyment of his natural rights, when he appears and puts in claim for them, there is invariably a row of the most aggravating proportions. The character of the occasion makes no difference. If an office is to be filled, a public function to be observed, a school commencement to be held, a night's lodging to be secured, a wife to be wooed, a ballot to be cast, a drama to be enjoyed or a convention of any kind is called to deliberate—the same old color question pops up its ugly head, and throws a damper over the whole affair. Confusion, chagrin, dis appointment, and anger are shared alike by the parties of the first and of the second part, and the atmosphere is redolent with innumerable "cuss words," spoken or implied. The latest ebullition of this damnable color prejudice appeared at Milwaukee the other day. It was at a meeting of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, and the fuss arose over the admission of Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, a colored delegate representing an organization of colored women of Boston. The southern women (gathered in the name of God, to soften and sweeten our social system and make humanity happier), true to the instincts propogated by their longstanding environment, turned up their delicate noses and refused to permit Mrs. Ruffin to breathe the air of their charmed circle. The North with its broader spirit, stood by the flag of justice and right. At last accounts, the two wings were still wrangling, and deep, dark threats of disruption were being hurled from many tongues. The legitimate business and supposedly high moral purpose for which the Federation assembled, had to be taken care of themselves the best they could between "spats." That this is all wrong goes without saying. Our boasted civilization, education, chivalry, Christianity—or by what other name our national predic tion to hypocrisy may call itself—ought to go out in a bunch and hang their congregated heads in a common shame and pray to Him on high for just a little "hoss sense," if their hearts are dead to the impulse of human charity. The color question is a hydra-headed monster. Like the poor, it is ever with us. It is the nations "Old man of the sea." Congress is no longer "in our midst." These are days when the party leader should go around for the political bush-whacker and leg puller. Finding fault is easy. To suggest a practical remedy for the evil complained of calls for real brain force. The Indianapolis meeting of the National Afro-American Council promises to be of great benefit to the Negro. Though assembling in a doubtful state, in the midst of an exciting campaign, the Council has resolved to eschew partisan politics. We hope it will—out in any event, the aggregated wisdom of the race will be on hand to see that the right thing is done and that the wrong thing is whipped out, root and branch. OUR WOMEN. An effort is being made on the part of Southern delegates and their friends to the convention to make a large showing in Philadelphia. James Hill has already been on the ground, and being dissatisfied with the accommodations offered him at several hotels, decided to rent a house, and engaged the three-story dwelling at 1209 Pine street, where he will quarter the half hundred delegates from Mississippi for the entire week of the convention. Mr. Hill, after securing the house returned to his home, but returns this week with several aides to assist him in getting the house in proper condition. The business woman is arrived, you are aware, but possibly you do not know that she is now in the contracting line. Two of her were instrumental in securing a sub contract from John B. McDonald for a section of the New York underground railroad. Their names do not appear in the papers, but in their husband's offices their will is supreme. I found them there a few days ago intently studying plans and specifications. They are able mathematicians and have intimate knowledge of the cost of excavating earth and solid rock, the price of labor and the strength of materials. The Cincinnati Rostrum very sensibly says; "If a man and wife seek separation from each other on the score of incompatible temperments, they ought not rush off post haste, to glut the void of their lives with compatability of doubtful decency, before the court gives them individual privileges, inherent in divorce. It is a much more honest course to follow, being moral tho incompatible under one roof, than to be immorally compatable beneatii two." Bishop Walters sticks to his belief in the curative powers of a division of the Negro vote. The Editor's Corner Complaint is made that Gov. Roosevelt has not appointed a single Negro to a responsible office in the state service, and he knows the worth of the Negro too, if any man does. For he owes his life and his military fame to the heroism of the black race. Why don't the colored leaders in New York get together like men and demand some state patronage? Negro votes count for as much as white votes and ought to be rewarded. We are reliably informed that there is not a single Negro voter holding a position in New York's state capital above that of laborer and messenger. And yet Col. Roosevelt would have been defeated of election if any considerable proportion of the Negro voters of the Empire State had not voted, or if they had voted for his democratic rival as many of them threaten to do this fall if he is nominated. There are only two Negro messengers, one of whom is a per diem man, and works only during the session of the legislature; the other is the messenger to the Speaker of the Assembly, a gentleman of culture and education who has trained several white employees for the civil-service humbug—which no Negro seems to be able to successfully pass in that part of New York. Col Roosevelt owes the black brethren some sort of explanation for this condition of affairs! Platitudes won't explain, they simply mystify. Are New York Negroes all ignoramuses or are they afraid to aspire to hold state offices, which? Cool heads are mighty useful in great crises. Hon. Mr. Muddj is a republican from way back, and if he gets votes enough he will surely be elected. The cable brings the intelligence that a European crisis is at hand. We seem to be living in the period of wars and rumors of wars. It is now definitely settled that McKinley and will be the republican nominee for President and Vice President respectively. Does any rational being believe all the nonsense and twaddle that eminates from certain quarters concerning the Negro? we hope not. The impetuosity which breeds rashness of utterance and action is not to be desired in race leadership. The cooler the head, the calmer the judgment. Governor Roosevelt will, it is said, succeed himself as Governor of New York if he is not nominated against his will for the vice presidency. This is a tolerably safe statement to make. We are too prone to forget that we have not yet passed beyond the probationary period—that we are still in the wilderness and that the great time keeper has not called us yet. The Negro in America is the coming man. The Caucasian has reached the limit of civilization, the zenith of his power. Let the Negro take heart and prepare to meet the responsibilities THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. which are to devolve upon him when the crash comes. The biggest men in America today are the nine hundred and odd delegates and alternates who will name the first citizen of the Republic at Philadelphia this month. After that act they won't be quite so important in the eyes of the managers, nor of the country. All the opposition which now confronts us will soon pass away and if we will just keep cool and not get fractious our eyes will behold the glory of the coming of the Lord, and witness the establishment of the government of righteousness and the era of peace and good will to men. New York state is getting dangerously near the doubtful column, and Ohio and Indiana will stand a good deal of missionary work, for the G O P. has no mortgage on those states. The party had better swap its load of over confidence, for good solid work and get down to business. There is a whole raft of people among us who are continually kicking, because race journals discuss race questions and they seem to be ashamed of their race. Well, race journals exist for that very purpose. Some people would kick if they were in Heaven and wriggle if they were in Hades. The virus of race prejudice has reached Milwaukee, and affected the white women folks assembled in convention in that city. The southern white folks are doing a great deal of missionary work in the North these days, and if they don't succeed in giving the Negro a black eye, it will not be their fault. Mr. Fortune's recent deliverance in Brooklyn wherein he urged the application of the eye for eye and tooth for tooth doctrine as a solvent of the "problem" doesn't appear to meet with favor among the leaders in the Empire state. We believe it was St. Paul who said: "All things lawful are not expedient," things unlawful are not wise or prudent. China, Russia and England will eventually become involved in a conflict which may change the map of the world, and the last but not least of the great world powers—America will probably be in the mix up. The Negro will find his opportunity in this mix up when it occure, and may yet prove himself the bulwark of the Republic. Who knows? The friends of Lt. Governor Woodruff of New York are making a hard fight to compass his nomination and if he passes under the wike the campaign will be about as lively from an oratorical standpoint as any one would wish to see. Lt. Governor Woodruff is an orator of no mean ability and a deep thinker and a logical reasoner. His personal magnetism and popularity with the rank and file will be very helpful to him in the canvass. BIG MASONS MEET. (Continued from first page) prospective patrons that feeling of nausea which a foul breath usually produces on a helpless victim of a garrulous chin scraper. A customer comes in and takes the first chair. He is a Judge, a very large man physicist and officially. One of the six barbers approaches him. "How do you do?" says the Judge, "good morning." says the barber, "hair cut or shave?" "shave," says the Judge, "twice over." Then the barber adjusts a clean towel prepares his razor, applies the lather and does his duty like an intelligent barber. The other barbers are tidying up their chairs or sitting down perusing a book or a newspaper. The clock ticks regularly, there is no conversation, no chairsweater are there retailing vulgar jokes, or smoking foul clay pipes or worse cigars, no political discussion, no profanity over the relative merits of those gentlemanly bull dogs Corbett or Fitzsimmons or Walcott and not even a picture of any one of those worthies disfigures the wall. Any lady could sit there while her husband is being shaved without hearing or seeing any thing unseemly. The Judge has now been shaved and the shop boy, quick as a flash, has his coat, hat and umbrell all ready for him. He pays his score tips the barber and the shop boy, says "good morning" pleasantly and off he goes. This is not an impossible picture. Neither is this: of a colored barber shop, a duplicate of which may be found in almost any city. The proprietor is a "Prof," he is fat or lean according to trade conditions. He doesn't wear either coat or vest in his shop in summer and his top shirt is not al. ways as clean as it was when is first came from the laundry. Some times it looks as though it had been worn by a soap grease man to break it in, the sleeves are rolled up about half way exposing the sleeves of an undershirt in want of cumigation or a bath. His hair needs trimming and he would look a trifle more attractive if he would shave, but he hasn't time. As we enter his shop he is standing at the front door with a "two fer" in his mouth and a copy of the Police Gazette in his hand, or a policy slip; we are addressed about in this form: "Good morning Prof. or Doctor Gap'n, sump'n done?" Of course that is the object of our visit we would hardly go to a "stone-yard to buy coal or to a barber shop for a square meal, barber cut hair and shave people. Of course that is the object of our visit. We would hardly go to a stone yard to buy coal or to a barber shop for a square meal. Barbers cut hair and shave people. There are a number of "gents" occupying all the spare seats and the only two barber chairs are filled, so we stand. My friend is a stranger in town, a gentleman of refinement and he detests hearing profanity. One of the "gents" who is a professional chair sweater and policy shark or race track tout is engaged in an argument with another "gent" and to emphasize his points lets out a number of large and picturesque caths that would almost make the devil look ashamed in such a company, but all the other "gents" laugh, and the professor who has been busy trying to find out whether his gig came in yesterdays drawings calls the profane gent aside and gives him the result of another pipe dream—in three figures. Exit "professor and gent." The first chair is now empty and my friend who is in a hurry to catch a train occupies it, tells the artist what he wants, and urges him to be quick. While the barber is drawing hot water to clean out his shaving mug, a religious discussion breaks out. The point at issue being that John the Baptist was not the founder of the Baptist Church. This particular barber is a baptist and he gets in the mix up and forgets all about the customer. During the debate another "gent" who has learned to torture a guitar, playing by ear and main strength, starts up a popular coon song and an alleged dance artist and 'comejan'" "obliges" with a few "gags" and steps. My friend now realizing that he has gotten into an amateur vaudeville show by mistake, instead of a barber shop, leaves the chair and the shop simultaneously and we start for the depot. The barber runs to the door and yells "say capn! come back I'm going to shave you in a minute." Not if I can help it says my friend, and --- CRITICAL PERIODS In Woman's Life Are Made Dangerous by Pelvic Catarrh. 1 Mrs. Mathilde Richter. Mrs. Mathilde Richter, Doniphag Neb., says: "I suffered from catarrh for many years, but since I have been taking Pe-ru-na I feel strong and well. I would advise all people to try Pe-ru-na. As I used Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin while I was passing through the change of life, I am positively convinced your beneficial remedies have relieved me from all my tills." 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These barber shop and bar room bummers who infest colored men's places of business and poison the air with their foul language and fouler breath are a disgrace to the Negro race, disgusting, offensively so to all decent people of any race, and as long as they are permitted to monopolize the room of those who have business to transact and money to spend—they will always be the stumbling blocks in the way of any Negro who is fool enough to let blackguards and bulles injure his business and drive decent people away from him. There is a whole lot more I could say but I'll stop now. The reader doubtless has passed through the ordeal I have described and knows that this is no fancy picture. There are some very nice barber shops run by colored men, but the employees of some of them forget they are hired servants employed to wait on the public for its money, and become ever familiar and talkative after a square 15 cents meal of liver and onions and sour beer. Everybody doesn't like the smell of this combination even when it is emitted by a tonsorial "professor." BRUCE GRIT. Banquet to Mr. Waters This evening a complimentary "stag" will be tendered Mr. "Phil" Waters, of Charleston, W. Va., an important factor in the political life of his state. Mr. Waters has earned fame as the "Boy Orator of the Kanawha," and holds the responsible position of corporation clerk in the office of West Virginia's Secretary of State. The affair will take place at 8 o'clock at Gaskins and Games' Academy banquet hall, and the committee in charge is made up of J. O. Campbell, R. W. Thompson, Charles E. Hall, W. T. Menard and W. T. McKinney. City Paragraphs. City Paragraphs. Mrs. Henry E. Baker has accepted a clerkship in the Census Bureau. When will the Dvorak Musical Society give another public entertainment? Mrs. M. F. Carroll and Mrs. H. H. Warner are spending a few days at Atlantic City. Mr. J. C. Campbell, of West Virginia, has become a member of the District Afro-American Council. Mrs. Jennie Douglass, of this city left for Atlantic City last week and will spend the heated term there. Mrs. Harry L. Michle, and little son Roddle will rusticate in Louisa County, during the summar months. Mr. H. H. Hargraves of Zanesville, Ohio, has been appointed to a position in the War Department. Mr. J. A. Williamson will be reinstated in the Government service, from which he was separated some time ago by reduction of force. For the best and largest glass of ice cream Soda for 5 cents, drop in these warm evenings at Cardozo's Drug Store, at 12th and R streets -tf. Pereons with small sums of money have a golden opportunity to invest with absolute assurance of quick and safe returns. Ask for "Rare Opportunity," this office. The McKinley House is catering to a first-class trade just now. The meals are especially fine and on Sundays extra dishes and all of the season's delicacies are on the bill of fare. Miss Norma Ridley of 503 Spruce street, northwest, Le Droit Park, was quite ill several days this week, but has sufficiently recovered to resume her duties in the Census Bureau. Lieut. R. E. Toomey will attend the Philadelphia convention. Ha has been invited to recite a number of his poems before the select social organization during his visit in the Quaker City. Mr. "Phil" Waters, corporation clerk in the office of the Secretary of State, Charleston, W. Va., reaches the city today, and will be the guest of Mr. R. W. Thompson 833 Spruce street, northwest, Le Droit Park. What are the sweet birds saying? Oh! take me to the grand lawn Fete to be given by the girls of class "4" of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday School at 1819 W street, Friday evening June 29th. The delegates to the Republican National Convention are passing through the city at a lively pace this week. Many dianers, receptions, entertainments will be given them while passing through the city. Mrs. A. M. Curtis is in Philadelphia. She is associated with Mrs. J. Eilen Foster in charge of the headquarters of the Womens Republican Association at the Hotel Walton, and is wielding, wide influence in the gathering. Rev. A. P. Miller, B. D., pastor of Lincoln Memorial Congrega'al church will preach a special sermon on the 'Importance of Sunday School Work Among the Young," next Sunday a. m., it is children's day at Lincoln. Mr. Joe Reeves of Memphis, Tenn., who has been an efficient and popular employee of the Iron Mountain Railroad Go., is in town on a pleasure and business trip. Joe is an "all right "BIG BOW" J. P. KERK, The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseases or no Charge. Call or Write. Get Your Blood Purified as the Spring Demands. Office Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily. boy" and his friends here intend making his stay an extremely pleasant and enjoyable one. Messrs. Charles H. 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The Delmo Koonce cafe puts up the finest ice cream in the city. Dress-Making. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. n Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.80 to 10 o'clock. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lamorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in fitting or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful Dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. T. CARTER'S BAGGAGE EXPRESS. No. 2. Residence 467 Missouri Ave. Northwest, Washington, D. C. Stand B. & P. Depot, 6th and B Streets, nw. Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of the city. All orders promptly attended to. If so, call and see the Indian Herb Medicine Man, 620 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. I cure all diseases that are known to man or beast or no charge, no matter what your disease or sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Millions of people, the best and leading ones in the United States and Europe, will testify that I am the most wonderful healer of all complaints in the world. I use nothing but herbs, roots, barks, gums, balsams, seeds, berries, flowers and plants, made into teas. I have cured thousands that the most skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe had given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Threat, Lung, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial troubles, Sores, Skin Diseases, all itching sensations, all Female Complaints, La Grippe or Pneumonia, Ulcers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst form, without the use of knife or instruments, Eczema, Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. Medicine sent to any address by express. For full particulars send 2 cent stamp for answer. None genuine unless bought imitators,as we have many. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS NATIONAL HOTEL OPPOSITE PENNSYLVANIA DEPOT WASHINGTON, D.C. Rates $2 50 to $4 per day on American plan and $1 up on European plan. G. F. SHUTT, Manager. GASKINS & GAINES. Academy Restaurant [Just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. Opposite Kanns'. All leading brands of wine liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Oafe Upstairs. FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDISES- Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 848 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. BOSEL 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 443 First Street Southwest. Gray & Costley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen's Lifting Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE MAN. 620 N. EUTAW ST. BALTIIMORE, MD. at 620 North Eutaw Street. Beware of 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 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. She McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menn a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N. Anderson. I. J. Edwards. Props. 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 specialty. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lamen Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bella, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor First-class, newly furnished and decorated, usurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. W. M. DRURY'S 1100 20th St., ocrner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. COPYRIGHT 1900 BY DAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION CO. Service Building Of The Pan-American Exposition to be Held at Buffalo, N. Y.—General Offices. OFF FOR PHILADELPHIA. The Blaine Invincible Club and Personal Liberty League Will go in a Body to the City of Brotherly Love. The National Personal Liberty League, the Virginia Republican Association, the Virginia Republican League and several other local clubs will go to Philadelphia, Monday 18th, J. H. COL. PERRY H. CARSON. over the Pennsylvania Railroad, leaving the sixth street station at nine o'clock, reaching the Quaker City at 1 p.m. The Blaine Invicibles headed by Col. Carson will leave on the same train. The Personal Liberty League will be met at Broad Street Station by the Sons of Philadelphia and escorted to their headquarters, 1122 Lombard street, while the M. S. Quay Club will do similar honors to the Blaine Invicibles. Col. Carson will be serenaded Monday night by the various colored clubs of Philadelphia and will make a speech to his hosts. Washington friends will find the bureau of information open during the week of the convention at 1319 Lombard street. Mr. Colin Studds the genial representative of the Pennsylvania Railroad has spared no pains or loss no time in seeing that big crowd go from the Capital to the Convention City over the road that he represents. Every possible information pertaining to travel and the comforts of those who intend going to Philadelphia has been given at all times. The McKinley Hotel. Delegates to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia in coming to Washington need not worry where they can enjoy a home-like meal, because the McKinley Hotel, 489 Missouri Avenue, n. w. is certainly up to date in that line The Colored American can truthfully say that Messrs. Edwards and Anderson spare neither pains nor expenses in giving satis- faction to whomsoever may patronize them. All they ask is to call and be convinced. And they also make it special on Sunday. OFFICERS FOR LOCAL COUNCIL At a special meetinf of District Afro-American Council No.1, held at the F street headquarters Sunday evening, affliccers were elected for the ensuing year. Quite a number of changes were made, the feeling being general that rotation in office and an infusion of new blood would stir up a livelier degree of interest throughout the organization. Gov. Pinchback's health forbade him to longer act as president, and the activity of some others in the work of the National Council made it impossible to hold positions in both bodies, and hence declinations were in order. The election resulted as follows: President, George H White, vice presidents, Jesse Lawson, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, W. C. Payne, recording secretary Julies J. Chilcoat, corresponding secretary James A. Perry, financial secretary, Samuel E. Lacy, treasurer, J. H Hannon, sergeant at arms, C. L. Marshall. The executive committee will be announced later. LALTE LOCALS. Lawyer William L. Pollard who has been ill for sometime was immersed last Sunday at the Vermont Avenue Baptist church. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavorers of the Vermont Avenue Baptist church has increased in membership in the last year from 275 to 450. P. S. Toland who has worked for Geo. T. Keen, 1310 F street is now looking after Cooper the tailor's branch store 493 Missouri ave. n. w. where he will pbe pleased to see his friends. Rev James H. Lee preached an anniversary sermon to the St. Luke Lodge 15, Grand United Order of Chaldeans last Junday at 8 p.m. The collection was a handsome one and was turned over to Rev. Lee. Rev. P. A. Hubbard, the dollar king of Colorado, who was elected at the last General Conference at Columbus, Ohio, Financial Secretary, will arrive in this city about the 25th of June to take charge of his office. Dr. Hubbard needs no introduction to the Washington public. Rev. George W. Lee who in conjunction with Dr. Robert Reyburn is contesting the seats for delegates at the Philadelphia Convention left last Monday for Philadelphia where he will present his side of the case to the Na Drunkenness Safe, Harmless. Guarantee Cure. Philadelphia, Pa. tional Committee in person. He says he will fight the case to the bitter end. A grand presentation by the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavorors of the Vermont Avenue Baptist church took place Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. One hundred and seventy five dollars was raised. Rev. Lee preached the fourth anniversary sermon. Miss Florence Gardner made the presentation speech and Rev. Lee was presented the neat sum of $550. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. AGENTS WANTED. Agents Wanted. Enclose 20 stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO. Box 570, Louisville, Ky. WANTED—An active young man as collector. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. Gritty men and women wanted in every neighborhood to act as general agents and to appoint agents. Also to manage branch offices. Salary paid in advance. If interested send 250 in silver for samples and full particulars. Address J. W. Wimbish, General Manager, La Grange, Ga. MISCELLANEOUS Gentleman, 25, of unquestionable character, intending to visit Washington in the fall, would like to correspond with lady of refinement; object matrimony; (confidence inviolate ) Address, W. H. BELL, 102 Carver St. Boston, Mass. Address, W. H. BELL, WANTED ROOMS. A man and wife wants a suite of three or four unfurnished rooms, heat and light furnished. Must be convenient to cars. Address "House", care this office either at 8.80 am. or 4 pm. An Excellent Opportunity for Our High School Graduates. Any one with a business turn can earn two or three dollars a day by taking up the work laid out by the American Savings Industrial Company. room 3 609 F street, n. w. Explanation a free. Cali from 9 a, m. to 4 p. m. Only those who are willing to work need apply tf. An educated man who is married, and who means business and who has a little capital will do weil to correspond with "C" care of The Colored American office. A good investment for the right person. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. Can be given Secretly, patient will lose all taste for drink without knowing why. To advertise our remedy we will mail $2.00 box, 10 days' treatment for $1.00. Two boxes will cure any ordinary case. Particular for stamp. LA RUE Chemical Co, 1017 Areh St., Edinburgh, Br MME. DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated, and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. W. H BUTLER PAINTS OILS Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT. MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest J.W. GREEN, TONSORIALIST. Hair Cutting. Shampooing. Singeing. Shaving. Barbers. First Class 1401 Q STREET, N. W. Karl Xander DEALER IN Fine Wines and Liquors Importer, Rectifier and Wholesale Agent for Southern Bouquet Whiskey. 530-32 Seventh Street Northwest Washington, D. C. --- THE DUCKBILL MEMORIAL, WASHINGTON, D. C. A Memorial Day Incident. Bowed with the weight of many years. With throbbing breast and falling tears, A veteran leans o'er the grave Of him, who once his life did save. 'Twas on Fort Hudson bloody field, Where Negro troops knew not to yield Where "charge" was the cry with avery breath Though every movement led to death. The captain felt his heart blood thrill. As his black heroes climbed the hill; And with all thoughts of safety gone, Full in the front, he led them on. Just as they gave the "Rally yell" There, at his feet, a bombshell fell, Quick as a flash, his sergeant, strong, Wheeled, and flung him amid his throng Where he was, in his captain's stead. The shell burst; and he, there fell dead. The captain 'mong the many dead Sought where his heroic sergeant bled. In time, he had the brave man laid. Where he could honor, aye, his shade. And with his own hands tend the grave Of that black warrior, faithful brave. With choicest flowers to be found, In garden or in woods around. His children strew this honored grave. Which holds a brave man once a slave. As the veteran turns the leaves. 1st Lieut., late 8th U. S. V. Infantry. Dr. Taylor In New Jersey. Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, the gifted pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church of this city, has been invited by the National Benefit Association of this city L. H. BEV. J. ANDERSON TAYLOR. to deliver five lectures in New Jersey for the benefit of the Association. Dr. Taylor is a most elequent and effective pulpit orator and will no doubt make many converts for the Association. June 12th he spoke at the First Baptist church at Cranford, N. J.; June 12th at Eberezer church, New Brunswick, N. J.; 13th at the First Baptist church, South Orange, N. J.; the 14th St Paul A. M. E. church; Orange, N. J.; and the 15th St. Mark't M. B. church, Mont Clair, N. J. Dr. Taylor has proven himself such an effective orator that he is in great demand everywhere. National Afro-American Council. The working body of the National Afro-American Council met last Thursday evening at the residence of Prof. Jesse Lawson, 2011 Vermont avenue, the call of Bishop Alexander Walters, who presided over the gathering. The full program for the Indianapolis convention in August was made out, and appropriate committees were named to look after all the arrangements, publicity, reception, etc. The general committee at Indianapolis is headed by Mr. George L. Knox, proprietor of the Indianapolis Freeman. The meeting promises to be the most successful the Council has ever had. 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 School OF SAINT LUKE'S CHURCH, THURSDAY JUNE 21st, 1900. 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 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 Picnic to be given at Eureka Park, Anacostia. You are Personally Invited to Attend. Among the attractions will be Hoffman's orchestra, Comical contests, 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. COME &JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Pub- lishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufactur- ing, Employment and Contracting. 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 NICHOLAS. Solicitor. If interested in this Associationwrite to Home Office, 514 South 12th street, Philade Q 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. --- United Order of True ORGANIZED Jan ices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd The Strongest Financial Organization the Neg Read and learn for yourself what it has don 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 s of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years 30, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death oce year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or Bick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid Monthly Dues are 85 or 50 cent per month. T ually, January and July. The are monthly feits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, a member a life member. After paying dues of the stock will pay the member's dues, and r. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of a share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay balance of $8.20. Should the dues be 85 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership. Should a said member may take his ten shares of stock in $1 to $88, which will enable said member to redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w Subordinate Fontains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $8.60. 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 85 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semi-annually, January and July. The most monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, may said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, frults of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or 10 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 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. Saint John the Baptist This Department fur- style and prices write B and H (Classes and benefits. B 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 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 w able and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and H Classes admit a membership, male benefits. B Class Polls are as follows: This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. B and H Classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. Ages. Joining Fee. to 25 years $2 50 to 35 years 2 75 to 45 years 3 00 to 50 years 8 25 to 55 years 8 25 to 60 years 3 50 to 65 years 3 50 Class Policies are as follows: Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 29 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 66 50 to 55 years. 8 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 8 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 8 50 65 00 7 62 1 80 Ages. Jolnir Fee. to 25 years..... $5 00 to 35 years..... 5 25 to 45 years..... 5 50 to 50 years..... 5 75 to 65 years..... 5 75 years (Complete)..... 6 60 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 35 years. 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years. 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years. 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 35 50 to 55 years. 5 75 490 00 11 40 2 35 65 years (Complete). 6 00 350 00 11 00 2 35 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued Remember that the The annual dues on payments of three mo The balance of an senses will go to the e If dues are paid as and his full proportion made his own collecto self-supporting, and th to collect. You will readily see to meet once or four t Life benefits.—The Stock is two shares of per cent, or one of life, they may take period of time. Members of Class year of their members Stock, and secure a lo bership, in either one member in health, as Remember that the applicant is benefited as s The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st o 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 mea his full proportion of annual dues. By the lde his own collector, thereby making the men 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 mea 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 orship, in either one of these Classes, like the E member in health, as well as his family in death. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock, a two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of 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 1893 this was the depositors during the This Department n of the necessity of ha organization, and to f farms, 2; dwellings, 2; from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1898 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using script. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 122 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased, 132. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12 farms, 3; 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, bend for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va., having a first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. The 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 first-class job department, and makes a specialty of high-class work. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. 1 Order of True Reform ORGANIZED January 1, 1 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - R Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in earn for yourself what it has done and how to become True Reformers. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. mountains are composed of males and females, sound in character. When joining the Order through Conventions, persons of age; when joining the Fountain by application person are complete. Sent Fees.—From 14 to 30 years of age, $4.60; at 50, —$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Are 85 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents 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 handsomeate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes in 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. Benefits 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 misfealty and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 8 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shall within the first year, $24.50; after the first year to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per m 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respect monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sum. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as decide. Taxes, 10 cents annually, paid semi and July. The child is allowed to purchase a stock, which makes his policy self-supporting each year. Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and female, from 8 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by 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. 3. THE REGALLA. at furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members to write for price list. 4 CLASSES. uses admit a membership, male and female, and sees are as follows: 4 CLASSES. CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. $250 275 800 825 825 850 Value of Certificate. $200.00 200.00 200.00 140.00 115.00 90.00 65.00 are as follows. CLASS E TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. $500 525 550 575 575 600 500.00 450.00 400.00 350.00 But the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued of either of the above named Classes may be discharged. 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 said 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 members of either one of these classes, four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds are — 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 the membership; likewise, they may take their policies and a loan after a given period of time. You will readily one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Bonds, as well as his family in death. 15. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. ww 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commence 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1888 stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 lar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Most held subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection was the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks were The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 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 Fonutals. 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, as the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to its 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. ment manages and controls the property of the organization of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy of the Order, and its columns team with all its doing copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Prog a first-class job department, and makes a specialty THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. U. *Our tobacco they plant and our cotton they sick, And our rice they can harvest and thrash, They feed us in health and they nurse us when sick, And they earn while we pocket our cash, They lead us when young and they help us when old. And their toils load cur tables and shelves. But they are Niggers and therefore [the truth must be told] They cannot take care of themselves." REV. PIERPONT. [1837.] The Wedding Bells. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Isbell, 1925 Tst., n. w., was thronged with friends on the evening of Wednesday, June 6th to witness the marriage of their daughter Ethel to Mr. T. Percival Johnson. Mr. William Fletcher acted as best man, while the bride's attendant was Miss Jeanette Taylor, of 1453 Pierce Place n. w. The bride was handsomely gowned in white satin, and carried a large cluster of brides roses. The ceremony being performed by the Rsv. Rivers of Berean. After the ceremony a reception followed during which the guests were highly entertained by graphaphone selections, rated by Mr. Henry Gibson, a friend of the grocin. After winding up with a dance, the friends departed eaco wishing the bride and groom long life and happiness. The bride received many beautiful and costly presents. Normal Alabama Notes. The summer students in the saw-mill department have been quite busy preparing a large bill of cedar and oak lumber for shipment this week. The various shops in the meehanie arts department are in full running order and the boys are as busy as they are during school term. Prof. W. H. Council will lecture at the Knoxville College June 12th. He is scheduled for a series of lectures at the Iowa Chautauqua July 12 15. GARRET. WHAT IS IT? The Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group. Of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers comprises the features of all the Commissioned Officers of the regiment except four. They are shown upon a larger scale than any of the other officers, and to his right and left, the fist and staff officers are seen. Then comes in regular order all the line officers, making thirty six pictures in the group. Under each officer is his name and rank; line officers, letter of their command. Under the group are also the name of each officer, his rank and the letter of his company, and an autographic sketch of each. In the upper left hand corner is a scene of the charge made by the colored troops at San Juan Hill in support of the Rough Riders. In the upper right hand corner is a scene around the camp in Cuba. At the bottom is the title line of the Souvenir. Fine artistic work encircles the picture of each officer, all of whom are in full military uniform. The art work and the plan upon which they are group, makes the Souvenir the most beautiful and interesting pictures ever published in behalf of the race. All lovers of race pride, and race recognition, will buy one to preserve for future reference. See terms to agents. When you write for further information, send stamp—adv. Boys if you want to get a run for your money just stop by the Delmo Koonce cafe. 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. Osceola 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, " 20, 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 Cedor 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, " 13, 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 Brownies. The Misses Moten of 2121 12th street, entertained "The Brownies" last Tuesday evening. The occasion was the last of their social events for this season. Among the strangers present were, Mesdames Shaw, of Altoona, Pa., Purnell, of Chicago, and Hawksworth, of this city, and Miss Roney of Cleveland, Ohio. The officers of the club are, Miss Elbrence Smith, president; Dr. Alice Waring, vice-president; Mrs. Julia Tatem, secretary, and Miss Rebecca Moten, treasurer. CANDY CATHARTIC Cancarets REGULATE THE LIVER 25c. SAMPLE BOTTLE 10c. FOR NEXT 30 DAYS. A MARVELOUS DISCOVERY In Medical Science, Wonderful, Astonishing, Yet True. CURES RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA AND SCIATICA. By the introduction in the medical field of inestimable value has been bequeathed at the mercy of diseases which have always now "5 DROPS" defies these diseases, and God-given remedy, yet invented by man, handed down to coming generations as the during the Nineteenth Century. This result than all other remedies combined. We can all of its forms, Catarrh, Neuralgia, as a test of what this remedy will do. It were bed-ridden for years; others who co-others who had been given up by competers. We have the evidence in our possession that "5 DROPS" positively cures the following: GIA, SCIATICA, DYSPEPSIA, B SLEEPLESSNESS, NERVOUSNESS, EARACHE, CREEPING NUMBRENDS, DISEASES, and where one is cured by it for it fortifies the system against any further drops the dose. Large bottles (300 doses) for $5.00. Sample bottles, regular price, of this paper, we will send sample bottles ciate this wonderful remedy until they tranSWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE COMMITTEE. THIRD ANNUAL SEASON EAR 1900 — STEAMER RIVER QUAY I wish to call your attention to Queen, with electric lights and all new dergone a thorough overhauling at S. Inspector to carry 1,000 passenger HALL INDEPENDENT STEAMER. Cedar Point and other points on By the introduction in the medical field, of our most wonderful "5 DROPS," a legacy of inestimable value has been bequeathed to mankind. Suffering humanity is no longer at the mercy of diseases which have always defied the skill of the medical profession, for now "5 DROPS" defies these diseases, and has robbed them of their terror. This is truly a God-given remedy, yet invented by man for the benefit of suffering mortals, and will be handed down to coming generations as the most wonderful production in medical science during the Nineteenth Century. This remedy is positively curing more people daily than all other remedies combined. We challenge the worst cases of Rheumatism in all of its forms, Catarrh, Neuralgia, Asthma, La Grippe and kindred diseases as a test of what this remedy will do. It has positively cured in a short time many who were bed-ridden for years; others who could only walk by the use of crutches, and still others who had been given up by competent physicians to die. This is no exaggeration. We have the evidence in our possession to prove all we say and more too. "5 DROPS" positively cures the following diseases: RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, DYSPEPSIA, BACKACHE, HAY-FEVER, CATARRH, SLEEPLESSNESS, NERVOUSNESS, HEART WEAKNESS, TOOTHACHE, EARACHE, CREEPING NUMBNESS, BRONCHITIS, LIVER and KIDNEY DISEASES, and where one is cured by this remedy, they stay cured of these diseases, for it fortifies the system against any future attack. "5 DROPS" is the name and five drops the dose. Large bottles (300 doses) prepaid by Mail or Express, $1.00, or six bottles for $5.00. Sample bottles, regular price, 25c., but for the next thirty days from the date of this paper, we will send sample bottles upon receipt of 10c. each. No one can appreciate this wonderful remedy until they try it. Write to-day. Agents wanted. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE COMPANY, 160-164 E. Lake Street, Chicago. THIRD ANNUAL SEASON FOR STEAMER RIVER QUEEN. THIRD ANNUAL SEASON FOR STEAMER RIVER QUEEN. I wish to call your attention to the swift and commodious steamer, River Queen, with electric lights and all modern improvements, which has just undergone a thorough overhauling at a cost of $5,000, and is licensed by the U. S. Inspector to carry 1,000 passengers and which is owned by the NOTLEY HALL INDEPENDENT STEAMBOAT CO., to run to Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and other points on the Potomac. RIVER QUEEN NOTLEY HALL With its large dancig pavilion, and an electric plant to light up the ground will be added so as to make Notley B the Potomac. For particulars apply ger, 154 East Capitol street, or Steam now open for charters. There are al early. rg pavilion, and other attractions I brought up the grounds. Other improv ed to make Notley Hall one the best particulars apply to Capt. L. J. W. W. street, or Steamer River Queen, 60 s. There are always choice dates to ion, and other attractions has been improved by the grounds. Other improvements and attractions Notley Hall one the best excursion resorts on tours apply to Capt. L. J. Woollen, General Mana-ior Steamer River Queen, 6th wharf. Books are we are always choice dates to be had by applying With its large dancirg pavilion, and other attractions has been improved by an electric plant to light up the grounds. Other improvements and attractions will be added so as to make Notley Hall one the best excursion resorts on the Potomac. For particulars apply to Capt. L. J. Woollen, General Manager, 154 East Capitol street, or Steamer River Queen, 6th wharf. Books are now open for charters. There are always choice dates to be had by applying early. J. BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Published in one beautiful volume of nearly 500 pages and appropriately illustrated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings; size 6 x 8 1/2 inches. Price, in cloth, $1.50. Mr. Washington has written his autobiography at the urgent request of his many friends. The world knows that he is not only the leader of his race but a man among men. As the champion of industrialism his educational reforms are rapidly shaping the destinies of the Southern States. The people want to know all about this modern reformer and his marvelous career. The demand for "THE STORY OF MY LIFE AND WORK" will be enormous. Agent allowed. OUTFIT FREE—If you send 24 our Magnifica vassing. The book is sold only on subscrip plan. Write today. ADDRESS: J. L. AND WORK" will be enormous. Agents will coin money at the liberal commission allowed. e enormous. Agents will coin money at the E— If you send 24c in stamps for mailing our Magnificent Prospectus, with fur- sold only on subscription and strictly on the ADDRESS: J. L. NICHOLS & CO. Agents will coin money at the liberal commission you send 24c in stamps for mailing we will forward free Magnificent Prospectus, with full instructions for canon subscription and strictly on the exclusive territory J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville Ill. OUTFIT FREE—If you send 24c in stamps for mailing we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus, with full instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription and strictly on the exclusive territory plan. Write today. ADDRESS: J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville Ill. Are you contemplating spending any time out of town this Summer? If so it will repay you to read our Summer Resort columns. GREAT RACE BOOKS. It is a fact that J. T. Haley & 346 Court Square Nashville, T 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, --- --- ```markdown ``` 5 DROPS [TRADE MARK.] NOTICE 1001 ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED TO SELL "The Story of My Life and Work," GREAT RACE BOOKS. It is a fact that J. T. Haley & Co. 346 Court Square Nashville, Tenn are the most extensive Race Book publishers in the United States. They are our friends and are giving employment to hundreds of men and women of the race. They publish the AFROAMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE OF LIFE, UNCLE TOMS CABIN, SPARK LING GEMS, LAMP OF WISDOM, etc. These books sell at sight. Agents are having a harvest. Write Quick for terms and Territory. This image contains no text. ~~ Se , WES, i B. CS er a Tae Si, TEE RG CE ; WHAT A WOMAN CAN BO, Mrs, R. Whetsel Sells out Her Mammoth Tee Business After Amassing a Snug Fertune—The Story of a Busy Life. The many friends in this city of Mra. B. Whetsel of St. Johns, N. B., will be surprised to learn that she hes sold her mammoth tce business which she has conducted so successfully for quite a mumber of years to a syndicate which will continue the business. In addition te her tact and enterprise as a business woman Mrs. Whetsel has taken an active part in ali movements and meas pe ASD igs <8 Pe quis Csr | || ) \ USAR Ne) ea bay MRS. R. WHETSEL. ures whioh had for the object their ame lieration of the eondition of her race. Bhe attended the last meeting-of the National Association of Celored Women whieh met is this city, and made many warm friends while her. The St. Jobus Daily Telegram, speaking of the sale of her business says: “A new company just organized here has beught out the ice business of Mrs. W. R. Wheteel, and will carry it on. The matter has been under consider. ation fer some weeks but was not ad vanced sufficiently till yesterday to make announcement. The name ic the St. John Ice Company, Ltd., and these are the members: James Jack, L. @. Crosby, James D. Seely, A. O. Hastings, D. J. Purdy, M. P. P., Jamer V. Buasell, W. 0. Purdy, W. Maleolm MacKay, W. H. Murray, J. Fraser Greg: ory, Andrew Biair, F. A. Jones, James U. Thomas and J:mes P, Stackhouse, allof St. John. Messrs. James Jack, L. G. Orosby, James D. Seely, W. O, Purdy and W. H. Murray are to be provisional directers. The company was promoted by Mr. James D. Seely, Mz. A. G. Bisir, jr., is solicitor. Negotiations being on, an offer made by Mrs. Whetsel has beem accepted and the property has transferred. The sale tmeludes the business and property, in. cluding ice Louses, cfiiees, teams, eto,, and the crep of ice in store, which moans 10,000 tone, for this was the cut this winter. It is stored, packed to the beams, in stx large ice houses. ‘Mos. W hetsel leaves the business with regret, Her exergy and business abili- ty bave made ft the suecess it has been. She assumed it tm 1886, a widow with com paratively Jittle means, and gradu ally has worked it up to its present ex- temsive proportions, gainiag for herself affluence, a name to be envied in busi- ness circles, and an excellent credit at the banks. the expresses herself ae happy in the manner her efforts have been encouraged by the people of St. John, Her reason for retiring is the Ulness ef her daughter, whem she wish: es to accompany to the south. Mrs. Whetsel intends te retura to 8t. John in summer for e time. The ice business, under her careful management, has become an import gmt ene here. This will be seen frem. the fact that in the first winter she took charge but 8,000 or 4,000 tons of 10e were placed in store, while this win+ ‘ter 10,000 tons have been pleased away for summer use, and the cutting may go on for some weeks yet, More peo ple use joein their homes every year. This has been one eause for the increase snd another is the extended steamer ‘business being done. Ocean steamers take as much as 25 tons on a trip from this port. When some 3,000 families, all the steamers, the hotels and many stores are being supplied it will be seen that the consumption is large. In sum- mer seven delivery teams have been on the go frem 2 o’cleck in the morning until evening, as Mra. Whetsel had con. trol of almost all the city trade. Five ‘hands were steadily employed through ‘the winter, five extrain summer, and in the cutting as dstcring time this year as many as 100 men and 40 or 50 teame have been given employment. Mrs. Whetsel bas had the exclusive right to the Lily Lake ice, the granting cf this privilege being now in the hands of the Horticultursl Aesociation, Thie hae been a big'adyantage. as it is the nearest lake to the city, the ice erop is @ large one and gocd. Even with 10,000 tons this year, it is estimated tbat as much more is there, if time per’ mitted its being taken out. The Daily Sun, St. Johns, N. B., re- marke: ‘‘Yesterday’s papers contain the announcement that Mrs, Wheteel had cold out all her intereat in the ice business to influemtial business men. The extensive business whieh has been the eutcome of the energy, honesty, courteay and tact of a first-class busi ness woman, and shows very conclu sively that these who are independent and willing to help themselves can and will win the eateem and the eenfidence of the pubiio, Mrs. Whetsel has brought the ice business up to the high standard that it now oceupies-- a stan- dard never attained in the city before, and it is probable that she stands alene | a8 & most successful woman in a like enterprise. | Is was with feelings of sincere regret that the citizens, business men and general publie will hear that Mrs Whetsel has retired from the poritions which the has so henorably and efii- ciently filled. While all sympathize with her as ehe goes to a climate that will be better suited to her daughter’s healtb, she carries With her the good wishes of a host of friends, A MUSICIAN HONORED. News Notes from the Windy City.—Ech ees from the Woman’s Cenventien at Milwaukee, Chicage, 1ll., Special.—A song re- eital was given at Grace Presbyterian ehureh on June lth. A large and fashionable audience gathered te do honor te a wurtby and cultured bari- tene singer, Mr. Pedro Pinsley, and his pupil Miss Gertrude Jackson, soprano, who has also an envious reputation in this city as an sccompanist and teacher of the piano. The prcgramme eonsisted of the works of S. Coleridge Tayler, and was rendered in the most artistic manner. Mr. Pinsley is amem ber ef the cless of Mr. William N, Bur. ritt, who has the most noted song studio iz the city. Miss Jackson’s veice showed artistic training. Mrs Maude Cuney MeKinley was the ae- ‘com panist. Miss Ida Platt played at the closing exereises of ihe Sherwood Music School of which she isa member. Her num- ber was “Organ Prelude and Fugue,”’ by Bach-Liszs, The rendition of this difficult selection isall that ia necessary to explain her ability, Dr. J. W.E Bowen was entertained while in the city at the elegant residence ef Dr. Daniel H. Williams, which he bes recently purchased and remodeled, et 3149 Forest avenue. The hosts were Drs. J. A. MeKinley, H. F, Perry and D. H. Williams, Mrs. Josephins St Pierre Koffin, of Bosten, Mass., who wés a delegate from the New Era Ciub to the General Federation of Women’s Ciubs which convened in Milwaukee, addressed the Men’s Sunday Giub of Quinn Chapel, on Sunday evening, June 10th. The large auditorium of this magnificent edifice was crowded to hear Mra. Ruf- fin tell of ber recent troubles in eon-~ nection with some of the white ladies of the Glub. Mrs. Lowe ef Georgia and her Geor- gia ideas, were the instigation cf the uprising, as it might well be called. Mrs. Ruffia is a broad minded, intelli gent, and a gray haired woman, andit wrubg the hearts of her audience when she told of the attempt to snateh her credentiale and honors from her, as a member of the Federation. The whi'e papers of Chicago have spared no words in uphi lding Mrs. Ruffin and ber cauee, (which ie justa one,) and the Boston clubs (white) are loyal to the manor born, to the representative who came from beneath their own reof. Mrs, Ruffin says she intesde to pueh this matter to the farthest extent. Prof. T. J. De Clell and,editor ef The Illinois Conservator, who has been traveling for several months, returned te the city this week. Drs. Daniel H. Williamsand J. H. McKinley were recently received into the membership of Meharry Medical College, Dr. Williams will give acourse of lectures each year on ‘Operative Surgery,’ and Dr. MeKinley on “The Eye and Kar.”’ Rev. F. G. Snelsop, Gen’! Superin: tendemt of the A. M. E. Church of Sier: raLeona, West Africa, spent severa) days in the city laet week. His Ameri: can address is Athens, Ga. $1.00————_ONLY ——_ $1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMRBICAN WAR, By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of }the Famoua “School History of the Negro Race.” CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Derirg Clarges made by Negro Soldiers st San Juan, El Caney,and around Sas ago Comroast Brown ki-led at bis post ¥ bic fring @ cannen which krocked over the block bouee and eeved the Rough Hicers.— Sergeant Berry, the eelored seldier who was frst to raise the An erscan Ba gion Ban J ap Hil— The slewing tribute to McK ipiley, Biles, Rocrevelt. srd many ethert on the bevery ot Negro Soldicrs—General Morgen advocates Negro officers. —4 ntonio and Juse Maclo, Gomez, Mies Ciseros, and the Outar Wom«n cay Negro Paymesiers tu the Army—Tne Negro Foet, Pun! Lawrences Lupbar—“Eddie” Ssvoy,the colored man who outwittes the diplomacy of the Spanivh Minister at Washington—The Negro whe ceals Unele Sam's money—Phe coiored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam money to mate 18 good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about stty bal tore and line engravings ef soldier, efficers, and srenes of the late Spanirh-2 mericsd War, with A FINE PIOTURE OF AGUINALDO, his henéquarters. 2 Filipizo lacy of Me nila, and a brief sketch of the PEilipinos ane thei ciVillzetion. Bandseme Ficture of Genera! Neleon A. Miles, the Major Genera! in com: mand of all the ameriean Army. Wo said the fighting cf tl e colored soldiers around Santiago was “without a parallel in the history of the world.” all for $l, “Much in Little,” Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED, s@ Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents’ terms. Address E,. A, JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, z * Raleigh, North Carolina. 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NW WASHINGTON, D. 0, X RAY IN USE FOR EXAMIN aTION AND DIAGNOSIS: ‘Treat all diseases of the Nose, Throat 92¢ Lungs, Heart, Nerves, Erain B.s0d, La Stomach, Kidneys and Bladder, Sex Weakness, and au ‘Szeelal Diseases of mal woman: Sirletnre, Varieecele, and Hyarocd? cured. Syphilis (any stage)cured for life #! out mereury or potash. © CONSULTATION AMD ADVIOE FREE. Daily OfficejHeurs: From 10 1 to and 3 to % Tuesday, Wedussday and Sasurday till 3 pa THE COLONIAL MUSEUM, WASHINGTON, D. D. KEEP HIM THERE. (From Living Hymns- Air, "Meet me There.') There's is a man you all know well, Lone 'right smart' in a short spell In the White House now doth dwell, Keep him there. When our mills were helpless...dead, Every workman filled with dread, Hardly earned enough for bread, Keep him there. Keep him there, Keep him there, He has served you best of all, Keep him there, Oh! McKinley is a man, Who for RIGHT will always stand, Keep prosperity at hand, Keep him there. Who responded to their call Gave protection to us all, Benefited great and small, Keep him there. Opened up the silent mills, Brightened valley, s. plain and hills, Nobled workmen pay their bills, Keep him there. (CHO.） Heard poor suffering Cuba's cry, "Help, oh help us, 'ere we die," Sent "our boys" there on the fly, Keep him there. In a short decisive fight, Showed the world how great our might, Helped poor Cuba in her plight, Keep him there. (CHO.) Past four years have been the best, Ever known in East or West, 'Deed our people have been biest, Keep him there. Vote, eh, vote for him, I say, Don't let any get away, Vote to let McKinley to stay, Keep him there. W. B. SEVERE. CGL. TORREY FOR VICE-PRESIDENT. In another column of this issue of The Colored American, we set forth at some length the availability of Col. Jay L. Torrey, as the nominee for Vice President of the United States. The record speaks for itself and is bound to carry great weight with the thoughtful delegates to the Philadelphia Convention. The Great West must be reckoned with and Col. Torrey is typical of the breadth, generosity and sturdy characteristics of that thriving section of our land. Judge Torrey has long been nearly as well known in the Capital City as in his Western home, and is thoroughly familiar with public affairs and public men. His extensive public experience, his record at the bar and his recent conspicuous service in the Spanish-American war as the Colonel commanding the Second U. S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the "Torrey Rough Riders," have led to the suggestion of his name for nomination by the republican party as Vice President of the United States, and the suggestion now offered in the form of a motion, seems likely to be passed by a large majority. Col. Torrey is sound on the question of human rights, and has always contended for the equality of all citizens in the enjoyment of privileges guaranteed by the Constitution and laws. If Col. Torrey is nominated, as he should be, he will be a tower of strength in the campaign, and his efforts will be of the highest value to Mr. McKinley and the party everywhere. If elect. ed, Col. Torrey will make an unusually able Vice President and will illus. trate the simple beauty of our American system of government—that he who is willing to work and sacrifice, may rise from the humblest environ ment to the highest atmosphere of fame, fortune and eminence. We would be pleased to record in our next issue the news of Col. Torrey's nomination. Boys if you want to get a run for your money just stop by the Delmo Koonce cafe. EDUCATIONAL. THE PALACE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. 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