The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 15. THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD. W. S. Montgomery Goes To The Head of the Public Schools-Prof. Terrell Miss Moten and the Supervising Principles Indorsed by Re'ention-Clark and Smith in the Fortunate Class. Assistant Superintendent—Wil field Scott, Montgomery. Supervisi ng Principals—Ninth division, J. Berney Clark; Tenth division, J. H. N. Warring; Eleventh division, E. W, Brown. Principal High School—Robert H. Terrell. Principal Normal School—Miss Lucy E. Moten. Clerk—John W. K. Smith. This list comprises the appointments by the Board of Education, as far as colored officials are concerned, for which the community has so long and anxiously waited. There are few surprises, and no one has been named who has not had ample experience, and been proven competent by the faithful and efficient discharge of similar duties in connection with the local schools. There is every reason to believe that the new regime will be satisfactory to the patrons of our school system and that their labors, freshened and regulated by the overhauling of recent weeks, will be crowned with success. W. S. Montgomery, who has been appointed an assistant superintendent, has been supervising principal of the ninth division, and will take charge of the ninth, tenth and eleventh divisions (colored), formally in charge of Supt. G. F. T. Cook. He is one of the senior supervising principals, and has showed himself qualified for the exacting duties which heretofore have devolved upon him. He is thoroughly versed in the methods in vogue and has advanced ideas on education. J. B. Clark, who is named as supervising principal of the Ninth division, has also proven himself capable. For many years he has been principal at the Stevens School. J. W. F. Smith, one of the clerks, is a young man of great tact and discretion, and for some time was secretary to superintendent Cook, in which capacity he was invaluable. He will probably assist Assistant Superintendent Montgomery in his work. Of Miss Lucy E. Moten, Prof Terrell, and Mesera Waring and Brown, little can be said, as they are too well known here to require eulogy or statement at WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1906. JOHN E. ENG. CO. PROF. W. S. MONTGOMERY. The New Superintendent of the Celored Schools of the District of Columbia this time. It is sufficient to say that they were retained upon their merits in the positions they have so creditably filled, and it is a high compliment that at no period did the demand for a reform or "clear sweep," place their encumbency in jeopardy. It is the consensus of opinion that the Board of Educators has chosen wisely. PROF. W. S. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Montgomery needs no introduction to the educators of the country nor to the citizens of Washington. He has been a faithful coscientious worker for more than eighteen years. He was born in Mississippi, but, during the war he went to Vermont at ten years of age where he received his education in the public schools and was prepared for college in one of the academies of the state and entered Dartmouth in the fall of 73 He left college at the end of his sophomore year to teach school in the District of Columbia to earn money to finish his collegiate course and also taught school in Vermont several winters while at Dartmouth, returning to Dartmouth in the fall of 76. He was graduated in the class of '78 At his graduation he took part in the commencement exercises, and upon his scholarship, he was made a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. In the fall of '78 he was called to Washington to take charge of a school in Good Hope Hill, where he remained until '79 and resigned to take a professorship in Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College in Mississippi. He spent four years in this institution. When supervising principles were placed in charge of the colored schools he was called to this city to take charge of one of the Divisi ns—the old "8" which is now sub divided into the 10th and 11th Divisions. He held the position of Supervisor until July,'96, when without any solicitation upon his part, he was appointed principal of the colored High School; here he spent three years, during which time he succeeded in raising the standard of the school both in discipline and in scholarship. He inaugurated the annual competitive drill of the colored High School Cadets, an event which has become a red letter in the history of the city. (Continued on page twelve.) --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. THE CHINESE QUESTION. Bruce Grit Deseants on the Customs of Americans and Chinese- The Antiquity of the Oriental Civilization and Religion Snggestions for Heathens in the Southern Parts of North America-A Field for Real Missionary Work. The Chinese exclusion act, which was born of a spirit of narrowness, and caste prejudice, is bearing bitter fruit. When the bill was before Congress, many prophecies were made by its opponents, as to the ultimate result of such a drastic measure. Those prophecies are now being fulfilled with terrible vengeance, and the final result may yet "stagger humanity." The Chinese whom we delight to call 'heathens' have behind them a civilization which antedates, by thousands of years, the civilizations which are endeavoring to force themselves upon the people of that country. Confucius, the patron Saint of China, uttered in different form long before the coming of Christ the thought which is expressed in the Golden Rule and which European nations are now breaking in China, so that it would seem that the "Heathen Chinee" is not such a heathen as he is represented to be by the most Christian nations of the world. The moral maxims of the Chinese as handed down to us by their writers, will not suffer by comparison with those of the so-called more advanced nations. The disturbances in the Orient which are occasioning much wide spread interest and anxiety result from the dogged determination primarily of Europeans to force upon these people a religion and a civilization which are out of harmony with their ideas. There is vastly more consistency and urgency for combined missionary effort to civilize and Christianize the barbarians in the Southern portion of the United States, than there is to metamorphase the Chinese into Western Christian automatons. The money that has been squandered upon a sentiment as vague and diaphanous as that which the missionary societies of America have been subscribing to for nearly a half century in China would have educated all the poor whites in the South, made them better citizens and eliminated lynchings from our system of government in that quarter as completely as the rays of the morning sun dispels the mists. Confessedly the best place for American missionaries to exercise their persuasive powers and expend their ener. This is the Slogan of Every Sensible and Gratetul Negro After Reading the Magnificent Exhibit of the Administration's Generosity made by Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor - Our Part in the Spanish American War to Live in History What the Books Show to Our Credit Officially and Financially. One of the truest friends the Negro has throughout the length and breath of this land is Gen. Charles Henry Grosvenor, the eloquent and energetic Congressman who represents the 11th Ohio district. In the legislature of his state and in the national House of Representative his voice has always been lifted up in advocacy of the rights of all citizens, equal protected under J. H. Bromley HON. CHARLES H. GROSVENOR. the law, and free and full participation of every man in the activities and rewards of political life. Through his forceful instrumentality, the Negro has gained many places of trust and profit. His watchful eye has noticed the worth of numbers of party workers, and promptly and cheerfully has he sought out and found payiny positions for them, and thus strengthened the administration by building up a spirit of hopefulness and encouragemeat among younger Afro-Americans, who might by neglect be tempted toward other political highways. A recent speech by General Grosvernor in the House has attracted the attention of our people far and wide. The title is given as follows: "The Colored Citizen—His Share in the Affairs of the Nation in the Years 1907-1900—Fifteen Thousand Partici pated in the War—The President's Generous Treatment of Colored Men in the Military and Civil Service of the Government." This is a clear and comprehensive analysis of one of the strongest deliverances ever heard in the south end of the Capital. The speech is eloquent in praise of the Negro in politics and history, and will have an extensive circulation. "I can not let pass," says General Grosvenor, in opening, "this opportunity, at the close of a long session of Congress, and at the end of three years of this administration, without putting into permanent form for a record to enlighten our future generations, the history of the part which the colored citizen has had in the stirring events of this remarkable period. It is a period in the history of the country of which future generations will be proud, as are those of today, and as the colored citizens of the United States have participated nobly in it, it is but justice to them that the facts he put on record." "I want first to speak of his part in the war—in Cuba, in Porto Rico, in the Philippines. 'Would a war with Spain benefit the Negro?' was a popular question for debate. Some thought it would THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. benefit; others thought not. In many respects it has been a godsend, and beyond dispute a great benefit. If in no other way, 15,048, privates have shown their patriotism and their valor by offering their bared bared breasts as shields for their country's honor; 4,114 (the regulars) did actual, noble, and heroic service at El Caney, San Juan, and Santiago, while 266 offleers, (261 volunteers an 5 regulars) did similar service and demonstrated the ability of the American Negro to properly command even so well as he does readily obey. When we learn to appreciate that three years ago the Negro had in the army only 5 officers and 4,114 privates, and that one year ago he had 266 officers and 15,04$ privates, we must know that inestimable benefit has come to therace. Among the officers are to be found many of the brightest minds of the race. Fully 80 per cent. of those in authority come from the best known and most influential families in the land. Their contact with and influence upon their superior officers will be sure to raise the Negro in the popular esteem and do incalculable good. Some of these men are colonels at $3,500 per annum, lieutenant colonels at $8,000, majors at $2,500, captains (mounted) at $2,000, captains (not mounted) at $1,800, first lieutenants (mounted) at $1,600, first lieutenants (not mounted) at $1,500," etc. After going into detail as to the number, character and intelligence of the Negro officers and men, the distinguished Ohioan turns to the financial side of the administration's generosity. He gives a table of statistics regarding various colored regiments, and quotes a speech of Hon. Judson W. Lyons, the efficient and honored Register of the Treasury, praising Mr. McKinley's administration. Gen. Grosvernor adds; "The colored citizens had during the war 266 officers, approximated, and a fair average of salaries, at $1,600, $425, 600; 14,784 privates, at $208, $3,075,472; 5,000 men employed as drivers, cooks, servants, laborers, etc.; at $250 per year, $1,250,000. Total, $4,751,078. "Add to this the honor attached to the following names and positions: Col. J. R. Marshal of Illinois; Col. James Young, of North Carolina; Col. J. M. Brown, of Kansas; Lieut. Col. Taylor, of North Carolina; Maj. John R. Lynch of Mississippi; Maj. R. R. Wright, of Georgia; Maj. Charles Young, of Ohio; Major Haywood, of North Carolina; Major Walker, of North Carolina, and scores of others, many of whom are still in the service, doing noble work in the Philippines." The speech contains further valuable figures about the employment of colored people in the departments in this city, which are of local, as well as political interest. Gen. Grosvenor says there are thirty-four colored employes of the Post Office Department, at salaries ranging from $2,500 to $480, and drawing a total of $24,680 annually. There are 18 colored people in the Interior Department, paid $12,800; 21 in the General Land Office, paid $26,264; 11 in the consular service, paid $25,000; 6 in the Indian Office, paid $3,700; 86 in the Pension Office, paid $87,740; 38 in the Patent Office, paid $22,520; 15 in the Geological Survey, paid $7,240; six miscellaneous places, paying $5,860; 168 colored men in the Government Printing Office, at an average salary or $700 a year, making a total of $117,600; 62 in in the Recorder of Deed's Office, at $14,060, and 75 Negroes in other offices of the District government receiving (Continued on sixth page. ) FOUND AT LAST The Magnetic Comb. BEFORE USING. Hair Disease Germ Under Microscope. AFTER USING. POSITIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky hair. Electricity is life. This Comb in connection with Electrical Hair Restorative, the great hair grower. Causes the hair to grow long and straight. This great Electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic powers give new life to the hair, causing the hair to grow long and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the Comb is commenced. Look at the BUG. This is a hair germ parasite. They are invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, destroying the life of the hair causing, it to fall out. Also causes all forms of scalp diseases. If you have dandruff or any scalp disease: if your hair is thin and short, and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on the top or on the temples, or if your hair is falling out it is caused by this germ. The Magnetic Comb together with Electrical Hair Restorative destroys these, thus enabling the hair to grow long and straight, soft, silky and beautiful. Two boxes of the great hair grower "Electrical Hair Restorative" are sent with each Comb. PRICE $5.00 and mailed to any address, prepaid on receipt of price $5.00. Notice. TO QUICKLY Introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of The Colored American, this opportunity. Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we will mail you at once prepaid, THE MANETIC COMB and Two Boxes of Electrical Hair Restorative. Make all money and express orders payable to R. GATHRIGHT, President. Register your letters; It protects you. Address all orders to MAGNETIC COMB CO., Box No. 5, Station B, Richmond, Va. Our Guarantee TAKE NOTICE. There being so many evil minded skeptical persons who decry every honest article as a humbug we take the following methods of repudiating all such evil minded slanderers. By absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. 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Mr. Myers was a member of the committee during Senator Hanna's contest, and now he is selected as member for the presidential campaign. The appointment came to him as a tribute to his excellent work in 1897. His selection will be approved by all Afro-Americans of Ohio with the possible exception of H. C. Smith, who was himself an active candidate, but whose name was not mentioned when it came to discuss the personel of the Committee. George Myer's appointment, coming as it did unsolicited, is a great compliment to the worthy man that he is. --- --- Address all orders to— The Delmo-Koonce Cafe Manufacturers of Ice Cream and Water Ices. Meals served a la carte. Special rates to table boarders. ICE CREAM 90C PER GALLON (Wholesale.) Odd Fellows Hall, 1606 M St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Banquet Hall attached. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. ```markdown ``` Down In Georgia. Columbus, Ga., Special—the District Grand Lodge will convene in Rome, Ga., about August 8th, Mr. James Dawson, one of the ablest young men in his lodge will represent it at Rome this year. Mrs. Emma Hawkins will represent Eben Household of Ruth Mrs. Willie Dawkins is one of the first ladies in this city and will accompany Mrs. Hawkins to Rome, Ga. Rev. J. S Kelsey of Friendship and Rev. J. H. Young of Bethsada Baptist churches are doing a good work, but the other two pastors(?) the people will rejoice to see them leave. The taking of the census in the 3rd district of Georgia this year was placed in the hands of democrats and not a Negro in it. Dr. Huguly, as a doctor of Americus, is over run with practice and more gentlemen like Dr. Huguly can do well here Crops are fine in Sumter this year. What is the matter with Hanna? Mr. B. T. Hawkins has been quiet on politics for four months; I ask him what was the trouble he replied it is best to keep cool, but I tell from the flash of his eyes that he will make things hum later on; he is the hero of politics in Sumter. We made a mistake in 1896, here in Americus and "the powers that be" ask us to wait so that they would see that we should have a chance to correct it. The Colored American shall be a lamp post in Sumter County call for Mr. J. W. Williams for the news. The pastor of one of the Baptist churches in this city has a room and it is packed with eight or nine of his unpopular sister, like himself it is right for him to furnish his unpopular sisters with drinks, the people of this day need an educated preacher clear of drinks, with a good moral character. A fine fish fry took place last Wednesday, those that attended were: Messrs. B. T. Hawkins, L. D. Haily, L. C. McGrachy, Mesdames Emma Hawkins, Willie Dawkins, Pies Warren, Nancy Haily, Lou Tison, and Master Eddie Haily, it was quite a delightful trip and all enjoyed themselves. Exter ds the Glad Hard Mr. E. E Cooper of The Colored American, extended every courtesy to visitors en route to Philadelphia, where he attended the convention. The manager of the Rising Son places a high estimate upon Mr. Cooper as a journalist and a man of great individuality. Prominent Colored Men. Agents wanted to sell "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a beautiful book containing one hundred portraits and sketches of the leading colored men in the United States. Price 25 cents per copy. Send stamps or post office money order to Charles Alexander, Tuskegee Institute. HOTEL SHEPHARDS HILL Open for the Season on June 1st. Beautifully situated near the Potomac River, on St. Patrick's Creek. Cool Rooms, Bathing, Boating, Fishing and Crabbing. For terms address Wm. I. Bond, Colton's Point, St. Mary's County, Maryland. James F. Keenan Rectifier and Who'esale Liquor Dealer. — ALSO — Importer of Fire Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. in 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: July: "15, Regular family excursion to Notley Hall. " 16, The Boston House Porters Social Club to Notley Hall, " 17, Israel C. M. E. Church to Notley Hall, " 18, Agnes Young Court No 8 to Notley Hall. " 19, Happy Ten Social Club to Notley Hall. July: " 20, People's Congregational church to Lower Cedar Point. " 22, Regular family excursion to Notley Hall. " 23, American Star Social Club Notley Hall. "24, N. E. Magnoila Social Club to Notley Hall. "25, Yale Social Club, to Notley Hall. "26, Bowin Road Investment Club, to Notley Hall. "27, The Young Ladies' Immediate Club to Notley Hall. "29, Regular Sunday excursion to Notley Hall. "30, St. Cyprian excursion to Notley Hall. "31, D. B. Webster Lodge Lower Cedar Point, August. " 1, American Glee Club to Notley Hall " 2, Masonic Lodge to Notley Hall. " 3, P. L. Cuyler Galbraith church to Notley Hall. " 5, Regular family excursion to Notley Hall: " 6, Odd Fellows' Lodge to Notley Hall. " 7, East Washington Brick makers to Notley Hall. " 8, Wesley Fletcher Co. K to Lower Cedar Point. " 9, Oxfords Pleasure Club to Notley Hall. " 10, Excelsior Social Club to Notley Hall. " 12, Regular family excursion to Notley Hall. " Rev. Wilibanks to Lower Cedar Point. " 14, Congressional to Glymont " 15, Amphion Glee Club to Notley Hall. " 16, D. W. Plummet to Notley Hall. " Belfords Outing Club to Notley Hall. " 19 Regular family excursion to Notley Hall. " 20, The Mysterious Pleasure Club to Notley Hall. " 23, Felix Lodge, No. 3 to Notley Hall. H te ex th fr W w d R e l o K Lewis Biegers, INSURANCE AGENT. 111 North Clinton, St., East Orange, N.J. SICK, ACCIDENT, AND DEATH BENEFIT, PAID PROMPTLY. National Benefit Association, Capital Savings Bank Building, Washington, D.C. Negro Race Not Responsible For Snell The man who thinks either enduring success or lasting damage can be accomplished by a deliberate lie is a fool. Misrepresentation of facts may temporarily becloud a situation and do transient harm, but 'truth crushed to earth will rise again," and the follower of Anunias will be forced to the rear in shame and disgrace The Negro race has many sins to answer for, both as to omission and commission, but it is not responsible for murderer Benjamin H Snell, who paid the penalty on the gallows a few days ago for cutting the throat of a little girl. An idiot by the name of James E. Swinburn, in a malicious but grave attempt to increase the prejudice against us in the minds of Northern sympathizes, writes a sensational communication to the Paterson (N. J.) Daily Press, describing the hanging as a holiday event for the colored people hereabouts, and accredits the brute to the Negro race. The article abounded in flappant and irrelevant details, painting our people as semi-savage, and was not only ridiculous and untruthful, but highly disgusting. Here is a sample paragraph: "Snell was well known in the north east part of the city, and years ago held a clerkship in the Pension office. With his little education he was a leader among a certain element of the colored people, and a giant in size, weighing when out and around nearly 300 pounds. He was only equal to Joe, the big colored porter at Willard's Hotel, who tilts the beam at 365, and who is known to the statesmen far and wide." A fanciful account of the alleged funeral is then given. After telling about a daily caparisoned brass band in nonsensical persiflage, this fellow Swinburn remarks: "The only way the housewives can keep their colored help at work during these music funerals is to chain them They go out with their red, white and blue togs, and while the men are blowing their instruments these gaily attired girls are doing all sorts of cake walk stunts up around the hearse." It is next to impossible to consider such an infamous libel in serious vein, and we content ourselves with simply exposing the cheap and puerile methods to which a certain class of low white demagogues are driven to cast opprobrium upon the rising Negro people of this land. We shall continue to go forward nevertheless Mr. Aaron B Wesley, of this city, however, replied to the screed in a letter addressed to the Paterson paper, and very properly denounced it as a base fabrication The answer set forth some facts regarding the substantial condition of the race in Washington and the evidences of refinement to be found in many of the homes. The fact that the colored people are largely represented in legal, medical, educational and scientific circles was also brought forward, and a retraction asked. This the deceived publishers have promised. Whatever may be true of the Negro, he is not responsible for Benjamin H. Snell. A Washington Poet. Ocean City, Md July 9, 1900 Mr. Herbert Wilson, a popular young teacher of the Randall School, gave an excellent literary treat to the guests of the Atlantic Hotel recently in a recital from his own poetical works. 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The trades of Blacksmithing, Wheelwrighting, Carpentry, Painting, Bricklaying and Shoemaking, will be taught the boys and the arts of Sewing and Cooking will be taught the girls. Boarding space is limited and those who wish to come must apply early. Respectfully, R. R. WRIGHT, Presst. SUMMER RESORTS HOTEL WOODLAWN TERRACE. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnis cent view for ten miles. At the base of which is a wi ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. in which furnishes one with a magnifi- which is a wide sheet of water giving ing or fishing. IN TERRACE. From Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawn- rificly first class. The Bed Rooms are nces. The Hotel is three stories high, beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. TH, Snow Hill, N. J. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magnificent view for ten miles. At the base of which is a wide sheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. WOODLAWN TERRACE. is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and airy with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For terms, address MRS. CHAS. SMITH. Snow Hill. N.J. is on the Whitehorse Pike, seven miles from Camden. 25 trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first class. The Bed Rooms are large and airy with all modern conveniences. The Hotel is three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For more address, MRS. CHARLIS SMITH, Spray Hill, N. L. 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 Willburn P. O., above county, or Robt. Lockwood, "The Alban,y" 17th and H nw., city. Mrs. Cyrus St Clair has concluded to open her lovely private residence to boarders for the summer, at Cambridge Md. Persons desiring further information can address Mr.- Cyrus St. Clair, Cambridge, Md. Terms reasonable. SPECIAL. AT LAST! There is a First Class Ice Cream CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. J. C. SMALLWOOD, Proprietor. Parlor and Confectionery, Where our people are not refused, but are invited to sit and enjoy the best cream and cake with elegant service. No color line at MRS. HYMAN'S 1618 7th St., nw., bet. Q. and R Sts. An energetic colored woman who understands canvessing can secure permanent employment with good pav by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 Ost n. w. 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The possibilities of music in the colored race in America present one of the most interesting art problems of the present and future says a writer in the Washington Evening Star. In other arts there has been most gratifying fruition. Mr. Howells has well pointed out that the only American painting ever purchased by the French government is by an Afro-American, the son of Bishop Tanner; that Paul Laurence Dunbar is not the least among living American poets; that Booker T. Washington is today probably America's greatest orator, and that Charles W. Chesnutt's stories of southern life give him a right to rank among our best short story writers. In creative music it seems rather curious to say there has been no such achievement as yet, although music is the art in which the colored race would most obviously be expected to excel. Not even in the lower form of musical execution has any really great artist been produced. There is a Black Patti and there is a bronze Melba, but each many miles below her uncolored original. The casual visitor to Washington is always interested in curious harmonies of the colored boys' singing in the streets at night. The only popular songs distinctively American which have commanded permanent acceptance both popularly and critically are Stephen C. Foster's adaptations of Negro melodies; and the greatest of living masters of orchestration and one of the world's great melodists, Antonin Dvorak, found in the Negro songs which he heard during his American life entrancing themes for the construction of a noble symphony and the most fascinating of chamber music. Potent facts such as these indicate that we may ultimately look among colored Americans for composers of music who will do honor to their country and their art, a prediction all the more easily made because of the general recognition given to the work of S. Coleriege-Taylor, a man of African blood, resident in England, whose "Hiawatha's Wedding Feest" has commanded the widest approbation of a high creative gift. Rosa Lee Tyler, of Chicago, is filling a successful engagement at Keiths Theater, in New York. The Theodore Drury Grand Opera Company will produce "Carmen" on August 6th at the Park Opera House, Asbury Park, N. J. Flora Batson is touring in Australia with McAdoo's Georgia Ministrels. She is starred to appear as Leonora in the prison scene from "Ili Trovatore." An address, entitled "From the Stage to Pulpit" was given by the converted actor, Rev. William Francis Ireland, at Bethel church, New York July 6 Miss Pearl Crawford who has recently returned from England and continental Europe, whither she went touring with the jubilee singers gave a song recital in Chicago July 2, assisted by local talent. Will Marion Cook's new operetta, "Jes' Lak White Foiks," was one of the features of Cherry Blossom Grove, as the roof garden of the New York Theater is known, during last week. Some forty singers of the race took part in the entertainment and the choruses were excellently sung. It is said that the lyrics for this performance were written by Paul Laurence Dunbar. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. FOUR MORE YEARS. OF M'KINLEY. $41,200 annually. This is really conservative estimate and does not take into account a large number who have been appointed since these statistics were gathered, notably five hundred or more employees under Director Merriam in the Census Office, and fully a hundred in the Government Printing Office. Gen. Grosvenor estimates the salaries paid to colored employees in the other departments of the government and brings forward a recapitulation and grand total, showing that in the army and departments the government paid the colored people last year $5,538,019 Eager to swell the figures to imposing dimensions, the great forecaster of presidential votes continues: "Then when we shall have added the salaries of the hundreds of postmasters, deputy postmasters, collectors of customs, collectors of internal revenue, with their thousands of deputies, the numerous watchman, custodians of public buildings in many states, three supervisors of census, and at least 100 enumerators with an average pay of $50 each, we can readily figure the enormous sum of more than $6,000,000 drawn by the Negro under the openhanded and generous administration of William McKinley." This instructive campaign document, which will cause the friends of the race to swell with pride, concludes with a glowing summary of President McKinley's character as a statesman, and recites his strong language in support of the Negro's right of suffrage and in denunciation of mob law. He talks eloquently of the charge at San Juan Hill and finally gives the name of every Negro army officer as well as of every Negro appointed to Federal office, including postmasters and postmistresses. The document fairly scintillates with brilliant epigrams and bristles with pertinent points., and is calculated to make every Negro voter in the land enthusiastic for four years more of the matchless McKinley. Gen. Grosvenor had a splendid opportunity to sound a note of cheer to his colored friends, and he did it—earnestly, sincerely and effectively. We shall not forget him, nor the cause for which he stands. Champion Checker Player of the World Loses His First Game in America To a Colored Man. Columbus, O., Special—J. F. Freeman, of Edinburg, Scotland, the champion checker player of the world, who is making a tour of this country playing the crack checker players in the United States, was in the city last Friday and gave an exhibition of his skill as a checker player before a select assemblage of about one hundred checker enthusiasts. He played fourteen games, with as many persons, in this city, and the only game he lost out of the fourteen was with Mr. Z. R. Jackson, the Afro American clerk in the State Treasurer's office here. Mr. Freeman, the champion, was in New York two weeks and also spent some time in Philadelphia, playin with the crack players in those cities, winning all his games, and the game he lost in this city to Mr. Jackson was the first game he had lost since his arrival in America. When the game was completed Mr. Jackson received the plaudits of all present, for upholding the honor of the city, and Mr. Freeman extended his hand to Jackson and comp. plimented him on his skill as a checker player. It took a colored man to best the champion of the world. AT THE TOP! A. H. COOPER, MERCHANT TAILOR BECAUSE: His fits are And Quality His workman A line of go Special rates to Hotel Mo. 493 Mo. A OPPOSITE PENN. STATE BECAUSE: His fits are perfect. And Quality Unsurpassed. His workmanship is unexcelled. A line of goods of immense variety. Special rates to Hotel Men. 925 18th Street nw 493 Mo. Ave. cor. 6th St. OPPOSITE PENN. STATION. Washington, D. C. FREE BLOOD CURE. An Offer Proving Faith to Sufferers. Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Painful Swellings, Effects of Blood Poison, Persistent Eruptions, that refuse to heal under ordinary treatment are quickly cured by B. B. B. 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W A Rare Opportunity. Moderate amounts of Money can be invested SAFELY (no speculation) to bring 2 per cent. each month. Particulars explained Address: Ex. Bank Officer, Care The Colored American, C Street, N. W. RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that R.I.P.A.N.S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter whats the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York. Money THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE Mr. George A. Myers will have a say so in this year's "mix up." The Memphis Colored Citizen nominates Joseph F. Seattle for Congress. The State Colored Bureau of Illinois will make a warm campaign from this time on. Col. Charles F. Dick, the young Napoleon of politics, will manage the Ohio campaign to a queen's taste. Editor J. R. Clifford, of the Martinsburg, (W. Va.,) Pioneer Press is out for Bryan and Stevenson. The Chicago Broad Axe claims to be the first newspaper in the land to mention Bryan for the presidency. The present betting is fear to one on McKinley, Sporting men never deal sentiment. They play to win, regardless of partisan feeling. It is given out with considerable authority that an Afro-American Bureau will be located at Chicago. The name of the chief and his staff are being kept a profound secret. The executive committee of the Lincoln Republican National League, at a meeting at 408 E street southeast, last Friday night, elected two delegates to represent the organization at the convention of republican league clubs of the United States, which is to meet in the city of St. Paul, Minn., July 17 to 19, and also to attend the national convention of the Afro-American Council, which will convene in the city of Indianapolis, Ind., August 28. James W. Poe, president of the Lincoln Republican League of this city, pertinently says that, "while the democratic platform makers distorted parts of the republican platform, and then declared all government instituted among men is derived from the consent of the governed, they are destroying every vestige of local self-government in every southern state in order to disfrancise the colored man and to allow him no voice in the selection of federal and state officers or in the making of the laws by which he is to be governed." The Blaine Invincible Club, Col. Perry H. Carson, president, at a meeting last night, indorsed William Mc Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt and the national platform adopted at the Philadelphia convention. The matter of sending speakers to take part in the campaign was also considered. The club also indorsed the District boards of charities and of education recently appointed. The thanks of the organization were extended to the press of the District, Philadelphia and New York for the published comments on the visit of the club to the Republican National Convention. Democrats at Winston, N. C., are greatly stirred over the arrest of Registar Jonh T. Thompson, of the second ward, by Deputy Marshall Griffin. The bill of indictment was drawn by ex Judge John Gray Bynum, of Greensboro, charging the registrar with refusing to register Negroes. The affiants and witnesses are all black men. Assistant District Attorney Blackburn signed a certificate ordering the deputy marshal to make the arrest. Mr. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Thompson promptly gave $1,000 bonds for his appearance before a United States commissioner. The plan of the Republicans is to get the case into the Federal court. The democrats promise to stand by the registrar. The fight to carry the Amendment is on and the Negroes will be shown no quarter. The Goodall Republican Association, of Philadelphia, is one of the largest colored political associations in the United States. The members of the club comprised an entire section of the great parade. They made a grand showing and were highly commended. The members of the Association entertained the Negro delegates and alternates from the different sections of the country in great style and spared no pains to make their brief stay a pleasant one. Col. A. A. Jones has been engaged by the democrats to interest the Negroes of Kansas City in the U. S. Monetary League, says the Rising Son. This League is made up of Free Silver democrats, and is designed to work in opposition to the money measures that are advocated by the Republican party—in other words, the gold standard. It is a national organization, which will be used to nominate and elect Wm. J. Bryan for presidedt. The Colonel has a list of names that stretches out at great length. These Negroes, says the Colonel, are with him, and purpose to give the other fellows a battle that will long be remembered. The journal remarks tearfully that the republicans are resting easy on the money question at this time and the democrats are taking advantage of the delay and organizing. Better wake up! A Recognition of Ability. As an evidence of the esteem in which Mr. H. P. Slaughter is held by his fellow craftsmen, and also as a recognition of his mechanical ability, he was recently elected chairman of the typographical chapel of the Agricultural Department. It is a matter of special significance that Mr. Slaughter is the only colored compositor in the Department, and his election was unanimous. A Prominent Colored Woman. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, D. C., president of the National Association of Colored Women, is to be the guest of Mrs. L. J. Price during her stay in Cleveland. Mrs. Terrell is a brilliant speaker. She is to deliver an address at Mt Zion Congregational Church Wednesday, June 27, at 8 o'clock.—Cleveland Leader. Both Principles And Office Wanted. Republicanism means something higher than the acquisition of office, and he who seemingly espouses its grand principles, for the purpose of seeking office only, soon falls outside the breastworks and into the camp of the enemy. A scheme is on foot to establish in Buffalo a hotel for the accommodation of Negroes. The men who are behind the plan say they will be ready for the entertainment of guests early in the fall. M SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. 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SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1900. OUR WEEKLY TEXT. "Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."—Romans xii : 2. THE BUSINESS CONFERENCE AT BOSTON. Much in erest is being manifested by the colored people throughout the country in the proposed conference of business men, called by Booker T. Washington to assemble in Boston August 28 and 24. The plan is to draw the strongest commercial factors of the race together and form a National Negro Business League, to stimulate our people everywhere to a keener sense of the importance of a strong financial backing. The details are set forth in a call, printed elsewhere in this issue. We are, no reason aside from our own indifference and lack of concentration, a cirher in the world of business. The 10,000,000 Afro Americans, with their remarkable power of production and consumption, should not be content to remain in such a pitilable plight. There is no better time than the present to make a strong move for more favorable conditions. "It is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings." Our destiny is our own hands, to make or mar. Mr. Washington with his characteristic foresight and level-headedness, sees our weakness and he is rendering the nation and race an invaluable service in so plainly pointing it out and offering an opportunity to do something definite by way of remedy. His call is timely, its reasoning is unassailable, and the ground he selects for the initial meeting is friendly soil—the very cradle of Negro liberty. In our opinion, a Negro Business League is an entirely feasible proposition. Considering our disorganized and rambling commercial status, such a combination is a greater necessity with us than it is among the whites, who are always alert to "get together" when the festive dollar is to be cap- --- ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN; WASHINGTON, D. C. tured. How to buy goods to better advantage, how to secure the largest profit upon a given investment, how to render the most efficient and satisfactory service to patrons at the minimum cost, how to increase the volume of trade and enlarge the scope of operation these are the problems that confront every Negro engaged in business today, and it is because the issues involved are so seldom squarely met and settled, that our commercial pathway is strewn with wrecks and failures of all kinds and the public confidence in our business capacity is at so low an ebb We need business men of talent, and we need institutions of our own that compete in quantity, quality and price with those of other races and we must have them if we expect to succeed in the remorseless struggle of this unsentimental age. Every other interest, save that of business, is being cared for by some organization—chureb, lodge, school, literary and social club, etc. It should now be our aim to strengthen this weak wall—finance and trade—by putting our heads together for the common weal. Cannot every state in the Union send two or more of their representative business men to Boston in August, and form the nucleus of an organization, such as has been described? We see no reason why not—and thousands of arguments why they should do so with the utmost cheerfulness and speed are readily forthcoming. - Mr. Washington does well to impress the idea in his call that this organization is not in opposition to any other now in existence, but it is expected to do a distinct work that no other organization, now in existence can do as well. Some friends of the Afro American Council seem to have conceived the notion that the proposed Business League is to enter the field as a competitor or rival of that very useful and influential organization. There is nothing upon which to hang such a conclusion, as the objects are widely different and the purposes of the two conferences are not at all likely to draw heavily upon the same personnel of the race. To be sure, the Council has a business bureau, but if the director in charge has ever done anything or is likely to do anything to ameliorate the evils now complained of in the business world, the officers of the Council do not seem to be aware of the nature or extent of such operation. Mr. Washington has waited long enough to give this Bureau a chance. The race cannot fritter away any more time and hence demands that something be done—not in opposition—but along lines independent of the possible friction that may grow out of disturbed political conditions of the hour, with which the Council's mission must necessarily deal. The Business League is to be strictly commercial and industrial. The Council deals with protective, legal and educational issues. The line of demarkation is thus too broad for conflict, and there will be none among the sensible element. The points of meeting are far apart and will thus afford opportunities for the attendance of persons in the two localities who could not travel long distances. There is work enough for each, and all the good accomplished will go to elevate the race which we all love, and with wich our lot must ever be cast. Success, say we, to the National Colored Business League, and all other organizations that make for race progress, race solidarity and material and moral prosperity! LIEUT. FLIPPER SHOULD BE RESTORED. The friends of Lieut. Henry O. Flipper, though having met many discouraging rebuffs, have not given up all hope of securing his restoration to the United States army, from which he was summarily and unjustly dismissed some years ago. Memorials are being drafted in several states, and will be presented to the Congressional delegations, with a view of influencing favorable action at the next session. This course is eminently proper and we trust it will prove effective in remedying as gross an outrage as was ever perpetrated upon an army officer. We have never believed that Lieut Flipper was guilty of any wrong-doing; but had he even committed some technical violation of law, the punishment meted out to him was cruel and unusual. It would be no more than right for Congress now to take the view that he has suffered enough, and vote to give him back as far as possible the clean record that was and is his by every natural right. Our people should work on their congressman in the several districts and try to do their best to help Lieut. Flipper's just cause. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE MASTERS The two stellar musical events of the season—the artistic production of "The Pirates of Penzance," by Director J.H Lewis, and the thorough performance of the Washington permanent chorus and concert band. under the leadership of Mr. Elzie S. Hoffman, awakened this city anew to its marvelous possibilities in the realm of first-class music. These gentlemen have worked hard and successfully in the interest of Negro development, but their financial returns have been light when the value of the service is calmly considered. No other men here could have done so well, and few would have attempted such stupendous tasks. We are proud of them and glory in the fact that they are to remain for further usefulness in the National Capitol. Professors Lewis and Hoffman deserve the unqualified thanks of Washington's cultured populace and when ever they offer a program, no one should be churlish enough to fail to buy a ticket to guarantee a financial result commensurate with the artistic side they are sure to present. Director of the Census, W. R. Merriam, is coming up to the reasonable expectations of those who stood between him and his colored detractors a few months ago. Gov. Merriam is a business man of the most thorough type and settles each question of patronage and discipline in the proper order—never hurried by clamor or delayed by criticism. He is giving the country its most complete census, and, what comes near to our hearts, he has called a small army of Afro-Americans to assist him. Gov. Merriam and his splendid corps of statistitians and executives like Messrs M'Cauley, Langley, Barrows. Powers, North, Newcomb, Wi'cox, Kent and Patterson, will live long in the memory of our people. The selection of Prof. George W. Cook as a member of the new Board of Charities was a most fitting one, and meets with general approval. He is an ardent worker in the cause of humanity and has sound views in educational matters. The professor is a man of fine intellectual attainments and has for years held a responsible position in the faculty of Howard University. White and black alike respect him for his character and work. Get a home. The intelligence, wealth and character of the Negro race has ever been on the side of republicanism. What is the national democracy doing, or even saying to invite the support of a single colored voter? It is unfortunate that such a few Negroes ally themselves with the democratic party until they have outlived their usefulness in the republican fold It our police wish to earn a vote of thanks from those who are obliged to live in densely populated sections of the city, they will insist that women who must rubberneck out of windows take the dirty handkerchiefs off of their heads. America doesn't need an influx of Boers Ben Tillman is about all we can digest of that particular brand of tyrant. Silence is the most effective answer to the well-meaning idiot who insists upon gabbling long and loud upon the things he is least informed about. Brains transform the barber into a "tonsorial artist," a farm hand into a "landscape gardener," a dressmaker into a "modiste," and an old fashioned farmer into an "agriculturist." Put brains into the ordinary occupations, and give them their real dignity. Encouraging as the republican outlook is today, we respectfully suggest to Chairman Hanna the advisability of keeping an eye on the quiet and highly intelligent Negro vote in New York, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan. The Washington Times, taking on some "hot air" enthusiasm the other day, rises up in all its editorial grandeur, and calls the Hon. James L. Norris a plain, ordinary, unmodified "liar" Are we to have an injection of "yellow journalism" hereabouts? A patent medicine which fails to effect the cures claimed for it by the manufacturers is called a fraud. The civil service law which doesn't reform a sing'e abuse that its promoters contend that it was designed to do, cannot escape a like characterization. The civil service law may keep good men out of the government's employ, but it doesn't of itself keep good men in. If influence is to be the mainspring of political office, why cumber our system with the useless and roundabout civil service machinery? Notwithstanding the alleged heat at the Census Office, no one has been led to resign on account of it, and we are personally acquainted with a large number of very capable individuals who are willing and anxious to take a few chances with the aforesaid attitudinous temperature. The "regular" republicans went to Philadelphia and had an inning of party birthday anniversary. The democrats and silver republicans gathered at Kansas City, and added gaiety to the nation's birthday. But the perennial Washington school teacher hies herself to the seaside, and declines to discuss birthdays at all. Ancient questions have no abiding place in their repertoire. --- THEY CATER TO WHITES Social Nonsense in the Windy City-Dr. Wesleys Lecture -The Women Organ- ized for Good Work. Chicago, Ill., Special-Bishop A. Grant is in the city for the purpose of organizing the Institutional church. Rev. Reverdy Ransom has been appointed as pastor and superintendent. A Mr Reed of Chicago has invented an underground trolley, that experts say will revolutionize the workings of the electric street railway. Miss Katie Jordan of Kansas City, Mo., teacher of music and art in Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., Prof. and Mrs. T. G. Childress of Pine Bluff, Ark. and Miss Dra Young, teacher in public schools, Kansas City, Mo. are the guests of Mrs R M Hancock, 8427 Dearborn street. A. MRS DANIEL H. WILLIAMS. The Colored Women's South Side Republican Club of which Dr. Carrie Golden is president, is making rapid progress in its work, and will soon be established at headquarters. The United Brotherhood have made formal application for their charter. Business is good and everything is pointing toward a successful future. Mrs Dr. Daniel H. Williams has been unanimously chosen as the director of the Kindergarten Department of the Institutional church. This highly accomplished lady is much admired and respected and was the most popular selection that could have been made. Chicagooaks are much disturbed over a recent order to the "bad" element, that will place them in the colored district, on State and D'arborn streets and Armour avenue. Dr. Allen A. Wesley, one of the oldest physicians of Chicago, has returned from an extended trip through the East and South. The Doctor addressed several organizations, among them, The Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. of New York City. His subject was "The Spanish-American War as seen by the Military Surgeon." He also attended the American Medical Association of Atlantic City, N. J. and the alumni association of Fisk University. Nashville, Tenn. of which university he is a graduate. Dr. Wesley has recently been elected president of the medical staff of Provident Hospital. Chicago is overrun with colored white people. In the East and down South they have black mothers and a variegated lot of fathers. They come to Chicago and pass for white, when they can make it. When they are run to cover, they then try to edge in with the colored people, and usually get the cold shoulder. There is another element here who cater to white company, the white company tires of these pretensious Negroes and turn them down; then they turn to the colored brother to be given the "marble heart." How much more sensible it would be for these Negroes to not misrepresent themselves, and keep the respect of their kind friends even though they be black. A shoddy Negro is a very shoddy article; so we find them here, and they are well known NORA SMITH BASEY. THE SUNFLOWER STATE. The City on the Kaw-The Mccca for the Unwashed Democracy. Kansas City, Mo., Special-Kansas City has at length successfully passed through the throes of its first National Democratic Convention and is ready to settle down to legitimate (?) business. During convention week many notable democrats of color were present from different sections of the country These leaders declare against McKnley's war policy and claim he has not used his of ficial influence to protect the Negroes in the South from mob violence. They declare against Roosevelt on the ground that he ignored the bravery of the Negro soldiers in the memorable fight of San Juan hill. We would be glad to see any logical argument that will repute these declarations. NOTES Doctors Uthank and Birch are succeeding will professionally and financially. Both these gentlemen have recently purchased property in Kansas City. The Twin City Business Men's Association is the name of an organization of substantial business men of the two cities, Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kansas Mrs Cora Nero-Moten, who will doubtless be pleasantly remembered in Washington circles is visiting in Kansas City, her former home for the summer. Editor Howard, Harrisburg, Pa of Howard's Magazine, a most excellent periodical—is visiting Kansas City, the guest of Mrs. Florence Crews, formerly of Harrisburg. Dr. George W. Cabaniss to Go Abroad Dr. George W. Cabaniss, one of the most successful and highly esteemed Afro-American physicians in Washington, will take a three months' trip to J. DR GEORGE W. CABANISS. Europe. He will leave Washington next Monday and will sail on Thursday of the same week. Mrs. Cabaniss will accompany him and will remain with him during his sojourn. Mrs. Andrew F. Hilger and others will join the party at New York. Dr. Cabaniss goes primarily to take a special course in high PERUNA A REMEDY FOR FEMALE CATARRH. A. MAGRUDER, YORK CO., VA. Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, O.: "I can scarcely find words to express my gratitude to you for all your kindness to me. It has robbed the grave of one victim, for I was in a critical condition when I wrote you before. Thanks to you, however, my health is fully restored. I wish every young lady in our town could read your book. There would be a great deal less sickness and puny women."—Miss Bertha E. Sargent. NAVASOTA, TEX. "I think it is time to let you know what your treatment has done for me. I am rid of that terrible trouble I had when I wrote to you. When I would stoop over I could not straighten up without the most severe pain. I am well of that, and am much better in other ways."—Mrs. F. K. F. Gille, Box 19. OSYKA, MISS. Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, O.: "I am sure that Pe-ru-na is one of the best medicines on the market. I am er medicine. He is a graduate of How- ard Medical School of this city, also of the Bellevue College and Hospital of New York City. For twelve years he has been a most successful practicing physician and in addition to his trip to the Paris Exposition and to the Continent will make a thorough study of the higher branches of the medical sciences as practiced and as taught in Europe THE BUCKEYE DOINGS. A Lively Campaign in Prospect—News Notes. Columbus, Ohio, Special.—The political coldron has begun to boil in this city and we will soon be supplied with ma's meeting soup. Many peculiar features are threatened by the colored voters to the party, many reasons are given. The School Board in this city is making every effort to unmix the schools. Dr J. H. Jones, D. D., was elected president of Wilberforce University. Dr. I. N Ross, the entertainer of the A. M. E. General Conference, is on his much needed vacation. Mr. Sylvester Steward, head waiter at the Neil House, is a qualified executive. Sme of the leading Negroes of this city and state have on foot a plan to celebrate Emancipation Day in the coming fall, meetings are being held to perfect a rangements. Rev. Mr. Burr a man of herculean ability, is on the eve of erecting a handsome Baptist church. Mr Charles Mortimer has received an appointment in the Court House. Mr. Jamison's cafe is one of the finest arranged in the city. C. H. Y. Edward W. Cosby, colored, is telegraph editor of the Buffalo, N. Y. Evening Times. --- sure that I would have been in my grave now had I not used it. I have told many others the good it did me. Everybody said that I had consumption, and I knew that I would have it unless I got relief. I feel it my duty to now had I not used it. I have told many others the good it did me. Everybody said that I had consumption, and I knew that I would have it unless I got relief. I feel it my duty to give praise where it is due. I am and ever shall be grateful to the man who discovered Pe-ru-na."—Mrs. S. E. Dicker. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, O.: "I am feeling much better now than I have for two years. I find Pe-ru-na to be the best medicine for female complaint, and in all cases of extreme weakness I think it is the best remedy in the world, as it has done me a great deal of good. My friends be the best medicine for female complaint, and in all cases of extreme weakness I think it is the best remedy in the world, as it has done me a great deal of good. My friends say that I am looking better now than I have for years. They want to know what I have been doing, I look so well. I tell them that Pe-ru-na did it. I hope Dr. Hartman will live many years more to help others as he did me."—Mrs. H. Buthe, 1834 Sixth street. Every woman should have a copy of "Health and Beauty." This book contains specific instructions for the treatment and cure of female catarrh. It is illustrated and contains much information. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O. M'KINLEY AND ROOSVELT. The Colored.Citizens of Essex County N.F.J., Indorse Them. A grand ratification meeting of colored citizens of Essex County, N. J., was held at Chester Row Hall, Newark, N. J., July 6, 1900, and they were out en masse. Resolutions were adopted, indorsing the national platform and the administration of President M'Kunley, the nominees of National Republican Convention for President and Vice President of the United States. They commended the senators of New Jersey and the congressional delegation for their patriotism, wisdom and forethought as their representatives during the past few years. Mr. A. B Cosey was indorsed as the colored representative of the counties in northern New Jersey. Speeches were made by Lawyer G. Douglas, J. W. Freeman, J. Fisher, Dr. W. W. Woolf, L. Baxter. Mr. A. B. Cosey was the speaker of the evening. Dr. Taylor Will Speak. The President of the True Reformers' Bank, Rev. William L. Taylor, of Richmond, Va., will address the citizens of Washington next Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Zion Church on D street, southwest. His subject will be 'Omobination, Cooperation and Concentration.' The Grand United Order of True Reformers is the strongest beneficial organization of the race Its mammoth bank concern with its branch stores, etc., in Richmond testify to the great work this institution is doing Dr.Taylor is a most gifted speaker and draws a large crowd whenever he comes to Washington. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting Tuesday night. Those who wish to secure seats should go early. WE'LL DO THE REST. If you are sick, If you are going to have a tour, If you have a friend coming to town, If you have lost a member of your family, If your church is going to give a concert or supper, If you have any good, clean news, whatever, send it by card or otherwise to The Colored American office, and we will cheerfully give it space. Office 459 C street northwest. Are you going to Hampton? Mrs. Clara Thompson is in Atlantic City. No quarantine "goes" at Hampton this year. Negroes are not welcome at Chesapeake Beach. Lakeview Park is a desirable resort for our citizens. The Masons will repeat their popular excursion August 2nd. Miss. W. H. Porter has joined her husband in Indianapolis. Miss Bessie Smallwood is now on the clerical force of The Bee. Mr. E. L. Thornton has recovered from his recent indisposition. Mr. Will P. Carson, son of the "Old Roman" has returned to the city. Mrs. D. L. Ferguson and son of Richmond, are in the city, the guests of relatives. Mrs. Mattie Benton Dean, formerly a Washington belle, is now residing in Kansas City. J. Thomas Newsome, a graduate of Howard University, is practicing law at Norfolk, Va. B. Frank Cooper, who was injured sometime ago in a runaway accident, is rapidly improving. Mesdames Mary F. Carroll and H. H. Warner have returned from a delightful trip to Atlantic City. Mr. Benj. Strachan has accepted a position under the direction of the District Health Office. Mrs. D. S. Brandon and daughter, Miss Julia, have been the guest of Mrs. J. W. Lathen in New York. It is estimated that the census of Washington will show a colored population of more than 100,000. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Thornton, of Elm street, Le Droit Park, are rejoicing over the advent of a ten-pound boy. Mr. Samuel G. Thompson, a young lawyer, is being strongly backed for something good on Uncle Sam's pay roll. Miss Mary Cromwell, of 1489 Pierce Place, has gone to Fall River, Mass., and other northern points to spend the summer. Mr. Charles L. Marshall, 801 R street northwest, is a successful business man. The race should visit him frequently. Violinist Joseph H. Douglass is growing moustache, which adds materially to the attractions of his classic features. Mr. J. F. Bundy acted as secretary at the first meeting of the new Board of Education. It was a graceful, but merited courtesy. Mr. Josh Taylor and Mr. Ragland were recently elected members of the trustee board of Enon Baptist church at a special meeting. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "BIG BOW" J. P. KEKK, 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. Col. Perry H. Carson has not lost his grip by any means. He has been appointed to a good position under the District Commissioners. Henry Boone, of Rockport, Ind., employed in the Census Office, died last Thursday, after a brief illness. He was afflicted with dropsical complications. Mr. Walter G. Black of Covington, Ky., was the guest of Mr. H. P. Slaughter while returning from the National Convention at Philadelphia. Col. J. Ottoway Holmes is as active as ever in catering to the joy and comfort of his friends at his commodious hostelry, the Holmes House, 323 Virginia avenue, southwest. Dr. William A. Lucey has brought suit for divorce from Louisa E. Lucey. They were married in Boston on August 5, 1892, and the husband charges that has been the victim of extreme cruelty. Prof. Jesse Lawson spent a few days in Asbury Park this week. His family, excepting Mrs. Lawson who is now in Scotland, will spend the summer in the country. Heighter Armstead, aged seventy years died June 28. His funeral took place from the Vermont Avenue Baptist church July 2. He was a member of Charles Sumner Post, No. 0, G. A. R. Prof. G. F. T. Cook, after twenty five years of faithful and efficient service as Superintendent of the Washington Public Schools, has resigned. The teachers presented with a handsome watch valued at $150 as a testimonial of their esteem. Tharp's liquor establishment on F street, near 9th is a good place for self-respecting Negroes to avoid. After making a fortune, largely from Negro trade, Tharp and his little-headed bartenders, don't care to be humiliated by having to serve members of our "inferior" race. Attorney "Kid" Robinson of the Pension Office, has arranged to put in six weeks of aggressive "stumping" this fall for the republican ticket in his native state, Michigan. He is an ardent admirer of Colonel Bliss, the candidate for governor. Mr. Clarence C. White, the popular young violinist has finished his course in music at Oberlin and is back in Washington to stay. He will accept a limit number of pupils, and will concert engagements at intervals. Mr. White is a most promising young man. 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 Throat, Lung, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of any kind, Colds, Brenchial 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. J. P. KERR. None genuine unless bought imitators,as we have many. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS GASKINS & GAINES. Academy Restaurant [Just around the corner] 320 8th Street, N. W. All leading brands of wine liquors and cigars, imported and domestic. Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Upstairs. FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. HOSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST., AD 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. M I S. L C I L Y 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 Laules and Gentlemen's Dining Room up- stairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed eulaine, convenient to all cars. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR. 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 She McKinley Hotel 489 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N Anderson. I. J. Edwards Props. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, NW. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. THE EL CANEY CAFE A strictly first-class Cafe. Meals served at all hours on the American and European plan. Lunches, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks a specially. Furnished rooms with or without board at reasonable rates. Edwards & Williamson, Props Late members of the 24th U. S. Infantry Mr. Harry H. Walker, of St. Joseph, Mo., a prosperous business man, spent a few days of this week in the city. Dr. H. A. Wallace of the War Department is spending a two-weeks' vacation with his parents at Columbia, S. C. William S. Blackburn, of Wilberforce, O., who is well known in Buckeye politics, has been appointed to a clerkship in the Census Office. Master Byron Watson, son of Mrs. Watson of 1125 19th street, is spending his vacation with his uncle Frederic R Moore in Brooklyn, N. Y. 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. Mr. Alphonso T. Arnett, of Ohio, a recent graduate of the Wilberforce University Business Department, is among the recent appointees in the Recorder of Deeds Office. Miss Mollie E. Mercer, of Washington, closed her school June 15th. She will spend a portion of her vacation in Washington and a portion with Miss Alice Turner of Williamstown, Mass. Mrs. H. Y. Arnett left for Charleston, S. C., to visit old friends and attend the National Teachers' Association. She will spend the summer at her parents' home Columbia, S. C., and the mountains of western North Carolina. Miss Hattie Burrell was pleasantly entertained a few evenings ago by a by a party of friends at the residence of Mrs. M. J. Carver, 41 Hanover Place Miss Burrell goes to New Hampshire for the summer. Why not bring your prescriptions to us to be filled. We fill them properly, combine pure drugs, experience and reasonable prices. Try us next time. Cardozo's Pharmacy, 12th and R streets, nw. Telephone service. Miss Rena Jacobs, one of Fayetteville, N. C.'s most charming young ladies, returned to her home after spending several weeks in the city the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Conner, of 1636 R street, northwest. Prof. N. E. Weatherless' family have gone to Bedford City, Va., where they will spend two months. Prof. Weath theless has a beautiful farm of 200 acres at that place all under wire fence and in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Charles E. Hall of the Census, is now domiciled at the Illinois headquarters, 1945 Vermont avenue, northwest. Mr. Hall expects to do some work this year in connection with the Illinois Afro-American Bureau. Mrs. Nellie E. Curry, wife of Melville G. Curry, and daughter of Elizabeth and the late Joseph P. Washington, died July 2 at her residence 423 A street northeast, in the twenty-fifth year of her age. Her funeral took place July 5 from St. Luke's P. E. church. Chaplain B. W. Arnett, Jr., A. M., who was recently elected General Christian Endeavor Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, sailed from New York on July 5th for London, Eng. He goes to represent the A. M. E. Church at the International C. E. Convention. Mrs. Thomasine F. Norris, of 1505 P street, northwest, left this week for an extended trip to western Maryland, where she will visit her mother. Before returning she will spend some time with friends in Baltimore. Mrs. Norris has not been enjoying good health in recent months. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell left the city last Monday evening for South Dakota where she will deliver a number of addresses before the chautauquas in that section. She is in great demand as a platform speaker. Thomas H. Quails recently resigned his place as patrolman on the police force. The Commissioners permitted him to resign after they had approved the recommendation of the chief of police that he be dismissed for conduct unbecoming and officer, and after a copy of the order of removal had been handed to him. The great annual event in Masonlo circles—the jewel contest—will occur Sept. 3, 1900. Eureka and Prince Hall Lodges will attempt to defeat Pythagoras Lodge which has held the jewel for four consecutive years. The contest begins at 10 a. m. and will continue in the order following: Pythagoras, Eureka and Prince Hall. Col. J. Burke Edelin, the enterprising stewart of the Personal Liberty League, was prominent and handsome figure at the Philadelphia convention. He was the center of attraction with the Blaine Invincibles, and shook hands with a thousand old friends and made a thousand new ones. "Burke" is all right. ON THE BOUNDING MAIN. Mrs. Lawson Sends Greetings To The Friends At Home. American Line, S. S. Belgenland, June 19, 1900. We have been ten days at sea with no glimpse of land nor tidings therefrom. Shut in from the world, as the captain announced when we reached the breakwater line Saturday night, June 0, 9:30 o'clock. We have, thus far, traveled 2334 miles. We expect to reach Queenstown, Ireland, sometimes Wednesday the 21, then we have 244 miles to go to Liverpool. The voyage, so far, has been, to say the least, charming. There are 130 passengers, all first class. This ship does not carry second class passengers, so all are on terms of perfect equality in this ideal world. The three colored delegates have been greatly sought after to aid in the noon tide service, and our very presence any where on board seems the occasion for marked courtesy from the captain and chief purser. Today we had occasion to seek the purser in his office which is roped off from the staterooms etc., to separate and restrict the territory of the steerage passenger. As he saw us approaching him he came forward, and in the most fatherly and courteous manner, bade us to wait until he should make it easy for us to pass, by untying the rope. This is a courtesy I have not observed to be extended to any other of the very large number of women on board. There are more steerage passengers aboard than others. They number 145. The crew, including officers etc., numbers 98. Such courtesy and attention from all on board was never dreamed of by me, and I take it as a fit prelude to the joys awaiting us at the termination of this voyage, when we shall enjoy the hospitality of our Scottish friends. No colored faces are on board save those of the delegates to the world's convention. Mrs. Francis Joseph of New Orleans, La. Miss Mary A. Lynch of Salisbury, N. C., and myself. With loving words to all and a heart full of gratitude I am, Your delegate enroute Rosetta M. Lawson. 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THE OCEAN CITY NEWS Doings and Misdoings of Pleasure Seekers at a Popular Resort. The Villagers Surprised. Ocean City, Md., Special - The wea ber at the last few days has been stifling. There is scarcely relief anywhere. The beach at night is thronged with dis gruntled humanity seeking some cool spot beneath the rafters of the board walk. Not in twenty five years has the thermometer reached such a maximum. At this writing the island is receiving a downpour of refreshing rain, which no doubt is somewhat gratifying. The smoker tendered the Cordova Social Club by Mr Cyrus St. Clair Thursday evening was a complete avalanche of pleasure. Many agreeable toasts were given in a congenial and pleasant manner to those present. Short addresses were made by Messrs. Stokes, Honeywell, Walter, White and Prof. Howelle, principal of the High School at Snow Hill, Md., after which light refreshments were served. The following gentlemen are members of the club: Messrs. Honeywell, Stokes, White Green, Welch and Wilson. Mrs. Charlotte Molton of Philadelphia, Pa., has arrived, Mrs. Molton is the source of much social attention. Mr. O. C. Chestnutt of Washington, D. C., has opened a first class tonsorial apartment here. Messrs C. W. Cornish and George A. Stanley of Cambridge paid a flying trip to Ocean City Sunday. Mrs. Annie Smith of Washington, D. C., is spending a few week here in quest of better health. Mrs. Smith will return home some time in September. KALEIDOSCOPIC FLASHES. "Doc" Honeywell has rented a sand cottage upon the beach. Public receptions are held daily between the hours of three and five. Mr. Robert Greene saw his shadow the other night and became greatly alarmed. The incident is the sole topic of the island. Mr. C. J. Stokes is passionately fond of crabbing. There is an unhappy romance attached to this fact. Little Johnny Williams is contented now that "his baby is by his side." A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Quite a sensation was created early Sunday morning by the appearance in the ocean, not very far out, of what was, at first sight, thought to be a schooof porpoises. The novelty of such a sight and the commotion caused by the vast throngs hastening down to the beach were sufficient to arcuse all of the guests in the hotels along the board-walk. That part of the business of the town which is carried on at that hour was practically suspended; the longshoremen threw down their nets and hastened to some point of vanage; others busied themselves in formulating plans by which they thought to make a valuable capture and thus enrich some Zoological Park. When the board walk became crowded to such an extent that it seemed almost ready to give way, imagine the wrath of the crowd when, after having enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content, four dripping forms, unconscious of the disappointment they had caused, moved slowly towards the beach. When almost out of the water they were recognized as Messrs. J. L. Honeywell, J. Cooper, C. J. Stokes and J. Robinson. With the greatest difficulty the crew from the United States Li'e Saving Station succeeded in getting the genitemen to their rooms. Along the route they were pelted with the angry murmurs of the crowd. In view of their narrow escape these gentlemen will not be seen in bathing at so early an hour again. EARL. ```markdown ``` THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD (Continued from first page. In May 96, he succeeded his brother as Supervising Principal of the Ninth Division with his office at the Sumner building from which he has just been appointed to the position of Assistant Superintendent of the 9th, 10 h and 11 h Divisions Mr Montgomery is a graduate of Howard University Medical School and is a trustee of the Minor Fund and Manassas Industrial school, A. H. PROF. J. H. N. WARING situated at Manassas, Va., of which Col Carrol D. Wright, U. S. Commissioner of Labor, is President. For a number of years held the Teachers Institute in the states of South Carolina and Virginia, in connection with his deceased brother H. P. Montgomery. His appointment to his present position is but a just recognition of his 18 years of continuous service in the schools of the District and meets the hearty approbation of the citizens of the community. Dr. W. S. Montgomery was married to the eldest daughter of the Hon C. M. Wilder. Ex Postmaster of Columbia, S C, in 18833. They have a family of five children. Mr. Washington's Itinerary Prof. Booker T. Washington passed through the city Tuesday en route for Charleston, S. C., whither he went to deliver an address for the National Educational Association, which convened in that city this week. Mr. Washington has a busy itinerary before him for the next few days, his program including addresses in Savannah and Augusta, Ga., and Chattanooga and Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Washington's many friends will be delighted to know he is enjoying the very best of health. Lakeview Park. Md This is the new Pleasure resort which can be reached by a most delightful car ride. It is the largest Park in the District. Knowing the need of a Pleasure Park for our people, this park has been arranged and fitted up with a large pavilion 40 x 60 feet. Summer houses, swings, crequet grounds, and other facilities. There is plenty of shade and an abundantly supply of elegant water HOW TO GET TO THE PARK Take the Metropolitan care; transfer to Washington and Great Falls road; get off at the station at the District Line; take the road leading to the Girls' Reform School. The Park is 200 yards above the School only eight minutes walk from the cars. Gates open at 9 am. close at 11:30 pm. Admission, 25 cents. Children 15 cents. Music by Hoffman's Orchestra. For date, apply to J. W. Green, manager, 1825 Florida avenue. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St, - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountains to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 90 years, 60, $6.60 Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cent per month. Annually, January and July. The last month's benefits. Life Membership—Ten shares of Bank Stock, and member a life member. After paying dues of the stock will pay the member's dues, and ar. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per account to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of the share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should, said member may take his ten shares of stock from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to redeem his policy and stock, and go on his w Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good moral character. and of good moral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, persons are taken in from 14 to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application persons are taken from 14 to 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.60; at 60, $6.60. Death Benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first year, $75; after the first year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semi-annually, January and July. The annual monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life Membership -Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, may said member a life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, fruits of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each year. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year, amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $1 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year, the monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member, sald member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable sald member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. A This Department fur- style and prices write B and H Classes are benefits. B Class Policies are Age 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 85 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 85 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 years (Complete)... This Department furnishes all Regalia that is wrile and prices write for price list. 4 CLASSES B and B classes admit a membership, male benefits. B Class Polls are as follows: This Department furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members of the Order. For style and prices write for price list. B and E classes admit a membership, male and female, and secure life and death benefits. Agea. Joinin Fee. to 25 years. $2 50 to 85 years. 2 75 to 45 years. 3 00 to 50 years. 3 25 to 55 years. 3 25 to 60 years. 3 50 to 65 years. 4 50 Class Policies are as follows: CLASS E TAB Ages. Joinin Fee. to 25 years. $5 00 to 85 years. 5 25 to 45 years. 5 50 to 50 years. 5 75 to 55 years. 5 75 years (Complete). 6 00 Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 85 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 48 45 to 50 years. 3 25 140 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 years. 3 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 3 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 3 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certi2cate. 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 85 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 85 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 850 00 11 00 2 85 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- tions The balance of annu- senses will go to the p- if dues are paid an- and his full proportion made his own collector self-supporting, and ther to collect. You will readily se- to meet once or four t Life needs.-The Stock and two shares of per cent, or one of life, they may take period of time. Members of Class year of their members Stock, and secure a lo- bership, in either one member in health, as Remember that the applicant is benefited as a The annual dues of either of the above named payments of three months each, payable the 1st 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- dured his full proportion of annual dues. By the lde his own collector, thereby making the mem- 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 mert 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 oar of their membership; likewise, they may take stock, and secure a loan after a given period of the reship, in either one of these Classes, like the E member in health, as well as his family in death. 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 needs.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock, a two shares for each year of their membership. The stock yields a dividend of per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway of life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given period of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each year of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and certificates of Bank Stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily see that the membership, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the member in health, as well as his family in death. from 10 cents and upw In 1898 this was the depositors during the This Department m of the necessity of ha organization, and to fu farms, 3; dwellings, 2; 7. This Department manages and controls the pr the necessity of having offices and buildings in organization, and to furnish halls for the Subord rms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple 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 own 124 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings used, 124. The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live re- mind the medium of the Order, and its columns tec- tured for sample copies. It is published weekly and, Va., having a first-class job department, and The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columnus 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 True Reformers. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. mountains are composed of males and females, sound in character. When joining the Order through Conventions, personal age; when joining the Fountain by application person complete. Eft Fees.—From 14 to 30 years of age, $4.60; at 50, —$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representatives. From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents and July. The most monthly dues secure the h hip. Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member of the member. After paying dues and owning the s will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome rate-monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 ce and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend and taxes, and leave a balance of $8. Rights 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 mist policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Rosebud Fountains are composed for child male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shift 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 rate. 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 Stock, which makes his policy self-support each year. Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and female, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by 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. that furnishes all Regalia that is worn by the members write for price list. 4 CLASSES. uses admit a membership, male and female, and se s are as follows: 4 CLASSES. CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $2 50 $200 00 2 75 200 00 3 00 200 00 3 25 140 00 3 25 115 00 3 50 90 00 3 50 65 00 les are as follows. CLASS B TABLE. Ages. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. $5 00 $500 00 5 25 500 00 5 50 500 00 5 75 450 00 5 75 400 00 (te) 6 00 850 00 At the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued of either of the above named Classes may be dived by months each, payable the 1st of January, April, June, and annual dues remaining to the credit of each member the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. Dived annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent portion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment, thereby making the membership independent and the member receiving the percentage that would be payed by see that the members of either one of these classes incur times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds s. 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 a membership; likewise, they may take their policies and a loan after a given period of time. You will readill one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Roes as well as his family in death. 5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. w. 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commence 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898 stock of this bank is sold to the membership of t 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. Mo held subject to the orders of the depositors. Do upwards. Special attention is given to the collection as the only bank in Richmond which continued to the financial stringency, while the other banks were 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. nt manages and controls the property of the organi of having offices and buildings in which to carry on to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildi ds, 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 of the Order, and its columns team with all its doing peoples. It is published weekly in The Reformer For a first-class job department, and makes a specialty 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. Secretary, COME & JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Pub- lishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufact- uring, Employment and Contracting OBJECT—Buy and borrow of ourselves. All kinds of societies and clubs can join. NO PASSWORDS, GRIPS or SIGNS. 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Scott's Catarrh Cure, (Liquid) 25 cups. Scott's Nasal Cream, (for Catarrh) 25 cups. Dr. Marian's Female Taboils (for Female troubles) 25 cups. Scott's Wonderful Pile Cure, 25 cups. NOTICE! With each order of one or more of any of our remedies, we will send you a free treatment of our Celebrated Little Hero Pills, (for all forms of kidney, Liver, Stomach and Urinary Diseases), at Drug Stores or sent by MAIL on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents wanted. can make $75 to $150 per month. Write to-day for instructions. Enclose stamps for reply. P. O. BOX 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. EDITORIAL ETCHINGS. The Negro tourist is headed Europewards. The dogs and the politicians are now unmuzzled. Our orators are laboriously engaged in studying up. We are to have another "campaign of education." Take one dollar from your wages or salary today, and start a bank account. It's the old story. The democratic party seldom fails to do the wrong thing at the right time. The leaders of the Afro-American Council will do well to eschew partisan politics at the Indianapolis meeting. Dewew? Let's see. Oh yes, he had something to do with a battle or something or other in Manila bay a year or so ago. There is plenty of room for both the Afro-American Council and the Negro Business League, and plenty of work for each to do. Five hundred colored men and women are engaged under Director Merriam in taking the 12th census. Merriam is alright. Governor Roosevelt's reception in the west is a strong indication of how he will run when these same shouters turn up at the ballot box. We hope President McKinley and his charming help-meet are finding a surcease from Washington's torridity at their beautiful Canton home. Booker T. Washington made the hit of the week at the National Educational Convention at Charleston, S.C. He delivered the best speech and drew the biggest audience. --- The selection of Mrs. J. R. Francis and Mr. J. F. Bundy as members of the new Board of Education, is heartily endorsed by our citizens. They are full of that valuable quality known as public spirit. They are level-headed and judicial in temperament. They are above petty social prejudices, ring influences, and personal favoritism. Fair dealing will be their motto, and they can be depended upon at all times to stand for what appears best for the educational advantage of the entire community. Plain Talk, Which We Echo. Subscribers who desire to quit the Rising Son should send us word to that effect, and not continue taking the paper without the least idea of ever paying for it.—Rising Son. You can find Cooper the tailor at his old stand again. 493 Missouri Ave., opposite Pennsylvania R. R. Station. Customers living far up can leave work at his shop, 925 18th St. N. W. During the summer months Mr. Cooper will do your cleaning and repairing, altering to fit or anything in the line of tailoring. It goes without saying that Mr. Cooper is the best colored tailor we have in Washington. --- WHERE TO SPEND A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON. SEASON OF 1900. STEAMER RIVER QUEEN TO NOTLEY HALL, SUNDAY JULY 1st 1900. RIVER QUEEN Boat leaves N street wharf, Clyde Line at 2 30, 5 and 6.30 pm. There is nothing more enjoyable than to take a trip on the Steamer River Queen Sunday afternoon, with your family, when all kinds of cold drinks and refreshments can be had at city prices. Music by Monumental Orchestra. Take Capital Traction company's cars, Penn. Ave., 14th and 7th Sts., direct to wharf and save delay at power house and you'll not miss the boat. Fare, 25 cents. For terms of charters for Notley Hall and Lower Cedar Point, address. L. J. WOOLEN, Manager, Steamer River Queen Wharf. Virginia Union University. Wayland College. Richmond Theological Seminary. 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Cut this out and present this to the Palmist and get a picture of your future Husband or Wife free. REMEMBER THE PLACE 1220 7th Street, Northwest. WANTED-Young women about 20, some knowledge of dress-making, good home and wages. Address, Mrs I. williams, 262 W. 40th street, New York City. Richmond, Va. Got a JOB? G MONEY? IF NOT, THEN YOU SHOULD WRITE AT ONCE TO- REMEDY CO., et, RICHMOND, VA. in every town in the United States. I work for us even in your spare time. the chance of your life. This offer is or colored. Walter J. Watson Real Estate, Loans AND COLLECTIONS, House Renting a Specialty. Careful and Personal Attention Given. 626 E Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. E. T. Kautman, REGISTERED Plumber, Hot Water and Heating, Remodeling Defective Plumbing A Specialty. 617 E St., N. W., Washington, D. C. TIMELY TOPICS TALLIED. A Review of Contenporay Sayings of the Quill drivers of the Afro-American Press. H.C. Smith, of the Cleveland Gazette, was a looker-on Vienna at the Philadelphia convention. He is satisfied that Mask Hanna has eliminated the Negro from all his calculations as an essential source of Republican success next fall. He believes the ticket nominated will bring no enthusiasm among the colored voters of the middle west, including Ohio. He is also satisfied that thousands will remain from the poles and let the election go by default. J. H. HON. H.C SMITH. One of the wisest acts recently done by Maj. Richard Rising Wright is his expressed determination, contained in an interview in the Atlanta Constitution, not to have anything more to do with politics, but to devote all his energies to his school work. Politics and educational management don't mix "way down souf," and we are glad that Major Wright has found it out at last. His salary has been raised to $1,600 by the regents of his school, while there will be nothing but bouquets henceforth from his aforetime colored political opponents. J. W. Hammond MAJOR R. R. WRIGHT. Mr. John C Asbury, of the Odd Fellows Journal, referring to Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt, says, "It is disappointing however to find a colored writer of Mr. Chesnutt's genius devoting his splendid ability to the portrayal of the customs, aims, ambitions, asperations, follies and inconsistencies of such an insignificant portion of the colored race, a coterie of colored people in Cleveland, Onio, who have long been the butt of ridicule of the entire race, who do not represent more than one half of one per cent. of ten millions of the Afro-American people in this country." THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Asbury forgets that Mr.Chesnutt, like Dunbar, writes for a reading constituency, that constituency thus far has shown more interest in these phases and those characteristics of our life that represent the contented masses, not helped by culture than those of the classes who are bent on civil and social recognition. Let Mr. Asbury be patient. The "jim-crow" and the "blue veined" will not be the only types to interest the reading public. ** The Atlanta Age refers to the opinion expressed in an interview of Abner McKinley, brother to the President, as to the policy of buying up large plantations in the South, subdividing and selling them on long time to the Negro. As Mr. McKinley observes, no agency would go further toward the solution of the so-called race problem, because of the independence, self reliance and manliness it would cultivate. If Abner puts himself at the head of a syndicate to carry out these views he would be as great an advance agent of prosperity as his more famous brother. J. CHARLFS W. CHESNUTT. The sociological inquiry made this year by the Atlanta University Congress, "The Career of the College-bred Negro" is a most timely contribution to current discussion opened by the remarkable address of Charles Dudley Warner. It is shown that2414 Negroes have graduated from college since 1826, and that the average during the last six years has about 130. With but few exceptions these have found congenial work. Fifty-five per cent be coming teachers, while others have gone into business, journalism, farming and trade in increasing numbers. * * The Pioneer Press, Martineburg, W. Va which with the end of the century will enter on its twentieth volume makes a center shot in ridiculing the "National Negro Party" business as follows: "If the race had union in it, such an idea as the one proposed in Philadelphia would redound to our good, but considering how bad our political affairs now are, and knowing how acrobatic some Negroes are, we bad better 'stop monkeying.' What we should do and nothing else is; carefully survey the political arena and ally our forces where we can derive some benefit from it. The Negro vote is a balance of power in America, and if we have men of character and brains to give us the cue, when, and how to use our power, the Negro is bound to be sought after by various parties." Howard's American Magazine has the following to say under the head of "The Forward Movement" of the inability on the part of our critics to discuss affairs concerning our people with any degree of intelligence: "The proceedings of these two representative re Telephone: 797. THE RAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE X Bay in use for examination and diagnosis. German specialists treat all chronic diseases of man and woman; catarrh, rheumatism, brain, stomach, heart, kidney, bladder, hemorrhoids (piles) cured; vitality restored. RUPTURE CURED. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection; no pain. Trusses on trial Private diseases, stricture, impotency, varicocele, hydrocele, syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases treated and cure accomplished. Hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6. Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 evening. DR. CZARBA. $1.00 ONLY $1.00 HISTORY of the COLORED S IN THE SPANISH-AMREICA By EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Author of the Famous "Schoe CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Dan Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Cannon which knocked over the block Berry, the colored soldier who was first The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advoct Gomez, Miss Oiserson, and the Colonel Wo Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence S outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Uncle Sam's money—The colored Register money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Old toe and line engravings of soldier, officer War, with a FINE PICTURE of AGUINALINIA, and a brief sketch of the Philippines. Handsome Picture of General Normand of all the American Army, who sailed Santiago was "without a parallel in the Little," Mailed Free. AGENTS Big percentage. Send for copy E. A. JO Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while wiring a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hili.—The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maclo, Gomez, Miss Oiseros, and the Cuban Women Oavaisy.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Sunber.—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty halftone and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino boy of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in Little," Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets. ligious bodies (A. M. E. and A. M. E. Z) form no part of the news daily heraldid by the associated press, although in their joint capacities they represented over two and a half million churchmen and their deliberation immeasurably affect the welfare of the whole race variety. * * Taking conjointly these bodies, expanding from a blacksmith shop in 1787 to 6,986 church edifices in 1900; from 42 communicants then to 1 192,167 now; and a total number of adherents of 2,092,166, from two ministers to 8,841, presided over by 23 bishops. These two organizations own more than $16,000,000 worth of church property and conduct 30 odd colleges and seminaries for the education and training of the young." Dont Read This! More than 500 letters were sent out from this office last week. They were all of the same nature and they treated the same subject. A great many who who will read this item received one of these letters. This notice is a reminder and if you have not sent in what is due on the subscription, you should send it at once. The Colored American is brimful of news and those who read it and appreciate it should send along their subscriptions as soon as they know it to be due. --- HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMREICAN WAR. in the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Antonio,—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a rifle the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill—Miles, Rovereelt, and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, the Major Women Cavairy.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Sunber.—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's Law and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half-ballier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American Guinaldo, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Maki-pilinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com-omy, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around him in the history of the world." All for $1, "Much in ENTS WANTED, for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address A. JOHNSON Is it not strange that when a white man puts a letter in a white paper denouncing the whole Negro race, and advocating legislation to deprive the Negro of his rights that no Negro will venture to work against the paper containing the letter? Several white papers have had articles reflecting upon the whole race—those papers have more Negro subscribers now than ever before. Now, The Independent published a letter concerning a white man and the streets are crowded with Negroes crying, "Boycott The Independent." For what? For publishing an article against a white man.—Huston (Texas) Independent. It is evidently race trait. The same conditions prevail in the District of Columbia as in the far away Lone Star State, which shows that human (Negro) nature is about the same everywhere. Miss Maggie E. Wilson FORMERLY VOCAL SOLOIST with Loudin's Fisk Jubilee Singers, is now prepared to give Vocal and Instrumental instruction either privately or in class. STUDIO should soon 1820 20th street, northwest. Terms reasonable. Pupils can enter at any time, Raleigh, North Carolina MRS. TERRELL AT OBERLIN. She Receives a Grand Ovation and Wins New Laurels-Prof. Scarborough's Pen Picture. Oberlin, O., Special-Of the several hundred graduates, undergraduates and friends that gathered about that famous seat of learning, Oberlin College in reunion this summer, there was one who seemed conspicuous above all the rest; one that was sought and honored alike by graduate and undergraduate of both college and high school. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is an honor to Oberlin College and Oberlin and all her sons and daughters appreciate this honor. The reception—the warm cordial reception—accorded her at the recent Commencement is an evidence of Oberlin's affection for this distinguished daughter of hers Brilliantly, scholarly, vivacious and the very quintessence of gracefulness whether in the drawing room or on the platform, Mrs. Terrell is a lady that the race should be thoroughly proud of; for she represents its highest and best type. It was a beautiful science, in that large tent, before that magnificent audience of more than three thousand people—the sires, the sages, the scholars of all lands, men of thought and letters—when this lady was introduced, so fittingly introduced by President Burrowns in his own inimitable way. Her first words caught the ear of the audience. Nothing more was necessary. The victory was won. I have given all in a nut shell when I say this. Mrs. Terrell spoke "in a voice that could be heard in any part of the great tent in eloquently chosen words"—in the choicest English. Her theme was, "The debt of gratitude which the Negroes owe to Oberlin." She began by saying, "The gratitude I owe to Oberlin is twofold; for I am a woman and a Negro." These two ideas as suggested by her sex and her race constitute the pivot of the Oberlin creed. Oberlin has always been true to her colors. She has never turned her back upon man because of his color or upon woman because of her sex. In the History and Organization of the college we find these words: "The educational facilities of Oberlin College have always been open, without regard to sex or color, to all worthy applicants qualified to enter the classes." Her first words then found a responsive chord. Mrs. Terrell spoke at the Alumni dinner, the high school alumni banquet, at the banquet of the Aelioian Society as also at the opening of the reunion exercises. All of her efforts were masterly, a credit to herself, to the college, to all concerned. I am happy to say a word in appreciation of them. Her name was on the lips of all that were fortunate enough to hear her or hear of her addresses. Many and frequent were the praises given her—and all were truly merited. I regard Mrs. Terrell as one of the greatest and noblest of women and I wish for her a still brighter future in whatever line of activity she may engage. Sincerely yours, W. S. SCARBORORGH. Wilberforce University. A woman for luck! The tenure of the seven members of the Board of Education was decided by lot, one of the seven to retire at the close of each year. Mrs. J. R. Francis, the colored lady member drew the seven year slip, and remains for the longest possible period, without going through the reappointment hopper. Mr. Bundy drew the two year prize. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. FREE SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER. BEFORE AFTER Is the recipe of a Celebrated Chemist, and is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. 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I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Oyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Conpiants, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Plies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheum matism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. recely. special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir- culation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. 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OZONO individually straightens, without any outside assistance. It will cause the hair to come back on bald spots. It will restore gray hair to its natural color. It will cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and beautiful as an April morn. It will cure all itching burning run. ing, humiliating Scalp Diseases Dandruff, Tetter, Scurf, and Eczema. Itch cannot live after OZONO has been applied. It is as pure as the dew-drop, beautiful as the morn, and harmless as the rippling water in the babbling brook. Cleanliness is next to Godliness; filth is a crime. If your hair is short and harsh and kinky; if your scalp is covered with scurf and dandruff, or itch, or eczema, it is doubtless your fault alone. If your little ones' heads are a mass of crusty, scaly, flaky scurf, teeming with germs and microbes, that are invisible to the naked eye, but which are sapping the life from the hair and destroying it forever, and you allow this state to go on, it is a crime. It is your place to stop this—a duty you owe to yourself, to your child, to your Maker. OZONO is your remedy. OZONO will positively and permanently remove all the diseases, and straighten and beautify the hair, making it silky and glossy and black as the raven's wing. OZONO, as compared with other hair remedies, stands as high as the mountain peak, fair as the lily, and glorious as the sun. OZONO is King. The price is 50c. a box. It requires about four boxes to complete the treatment. OUR GRAND OFFER. Write to us at once, enclosing the small sum of ONE DOLLAR, and we will immediately forward to you four large boxes of OZONO. We will also send you one large bottle of ELECTRIC SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens the blackest skin, making it several shades lighter. Now, there is much fraud practiced with face bleaches. Understand, we do not advertise this bleach to make one white. God alone can accomplish this, and it would be miraculous. Unpin your faith from frauds. We assert that our Refiner will soften rough skin and brighten black skin, but it can do no more. Take our advice; don't fool with any bleach that is advertised to make you white; it is more apt to poison you. We will also include one fancy jar of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, which is a sure remedy for all Skin Eruptions, Pimples, Black Heads, Liver Spots, and all Skin Diseases. It will remove Wrinkles, Scars, Facial Blemishes, and will positively take out Small-Pox Pits. This is saying a great deal, but it is true. It makes the old look young and the young look younger. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will add a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR. This remedy removes all smells and odors arising from the human body. Its uses are too numerous to mention. Full directions go with all goods. This grand aggregation is worth $3.50. Send $1.00, mention the name of this paper, and you will get the goods at once. We ship all orders same day goods are received. We wish to state that we are a thoroughly reliable firm, having many thousand dollars in our business. We refer to the editor of this paper, or to any business house in Richmond. Our remedies and our business is founded on the altar of truth. Write your name and address plainly. OZONO IS GUARANTEED. OZONO IS GUARANTEED. BEFORE AFTER A preparation prepared solely and injurious nostrums, but a delicately pearl OZONO straightens knotty, nappy, kinked vividly straightens, without any outside the hair to grow long and straight, soft Tetter, Scurf, and Eczema. Itch cannot in the babbling brook. Cleanliness is not druff, or itch, or eczema it is doubtless you invisible to the naked eye, but which are stop this—a duty you owe to yourself, and straighten and beautify the hair, make mountain peak, fair as the lily, and glorize. Write to us at once, enclosing the one large bottle of ELECTRIC SKIN much fraud practiced with face bleaches, lous. Unpin your faith from frauds. With any bleach that is advertised to make sure remedy for all Skin Eruptions, Pimp take out Small-Pox Pits. This is saying we will add a one-pint package of ANT Full directions go with all goods. This ship all orders same day goods are receive. We wish to state that we are a thor house in Richmond. Our remedies and o OZONO IS GUAR City Paragraphs. A rumored marriage—Cora Cordelia Nixon, 1644 10th street, n. w, to Richard Ernest Younger, 1503 11th st, n. w Little Helen Gordon of 424 Elm st. Le Droit Park, has gone to New York to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. William Ncofield. Miss Bessie Campbell has a neat little store in Defrees street and is meeting with a marked encouragement from the colored residents Misses Daisy Wylie and Beatrice Moore, two of our well known young school teachers, are spending a couple of weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs. Carson, the wife of Col Perry H. Carson, who has been critically ill at her home in Ivy City is convalescing at this writing. Mrs. Dr. L. J. Holly of Kansas City, Mo, has been visiting her parent, Mrs. John A. Gaskins, of Eighth street, southwest for the past six weeks. She will return to her western home next week after a very enjoyable visit. S. B. Thompson has returned and resumed his duties at the Folding rooms at the Capitol after an absence of thirty days. He visited the Philadelphia convention and his old home in New Jersey, also a flying trip to Virginia to visit his parents. Dr. W. T. Jones, a prominent young physician of Newport News, Va., was in the city a few days last week a guest at the McKinley House. He speaks encouragingly of the progress of the race in Newport News, and has a large and lucrative practice. Miss Mszzie Wiens has returned to her home, 69 Defrees street, n. w. for her vacation after a very successful term at St. Ann's Academy. At the closing exercises she received the beautiful gold medal given for the best bread maker during the school term Mr. John C. Kealing, a practical printer and all around newspaper man, has returned to the city and taken a --- A case at the Government Printing Office. Mr. Kealing is a Buckeye by birth but has lived in the Windy City for the past six years. The Washing ton contingent of the press gang wel come Mr. Kealing back to his old haunts. The many friends of Mr. James H. Washington, president of the Amphion and one of our best known local musicians, will be pleased to know that he has received a well deserved promotion in the Treasury Department and is now doing service in the Bureau of Immigration under Hon. T. V. Powderly, Commissioner. Mr. Charles V. Watkins, an inventor of note who hails from the wild and woolly West, is in the city. His business here is to get out a patent on a placer mining machine which is said to be the most valuable thing yet discovered in gold mining. He hails from Idaho and when his patent has been secured will form a stock company composed entirely of colored men. Hon Joseph E. Lee, Collector of Customs at Jacksonville, Fla, and one of the big leaders of the Republicans in Florida, is spending a few days in this city. He left last Tuesday for Canton, Ohio, with a committee to inform President McKinley of his nomination at the late Philadelphia convention. Mr. Lee is one of the ablest leaders of the race in the South and is by all odds the prime factor in the politics of the "Land of Flowers." Mrs. Silvia Wiggins, wife of Sergeant Wiggins, retired, died last Friday at five o'clock a.m., after a short illness. She was married twenty years and leaves five children and one grandchild. She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery Mr. McKenzie Scott, the uncle tsker, having charge of the remains. Sergeant Wiggins is one of the best known of the latey retired colored soldiers. He is a veteran of two wars and served Uncle Sam more than thirty one years The death of his wife was a blow to him and to the children. ONO? No race. Not a worthless, offensive, obnoxious, greasy mass of lady, polish the gentleman, benefit youth, and gladden old age. The necessary; no plastering down with grease OZONO indi. It will restore gray hair to its natural color. It will causeching burning, running, humiliating Scalp Diseases Dandruff, beautiful as the morn, and harmless as the rippling water wash and kinky; if your scalp is covered with scurf and dandy, scaly, flaky scurf, teeming with germs and microbes, that are you allow this state to go on, it is a crime. It is your place to OZONO will positively and permanently remove all the diseases, OZO, as compared with other hair remedies, stands as high as the It requires about four boxes to complete the treatment. FER. Send to you four large boxes of OZONO. We will also send you blackest skin, making it several shades lighter. Now, there is quite. God alone can accomplish this, and it would be miraculous black skin, but it can do no more. 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