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The COLORED American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 25. AMERICA'S BANNER CLAIM Rev. Sterling N. Brown Discusses Our Public Schools and Illustrates the Many and Manifold Lessons They Teah Duties of the Citizen-The Teacher and Parent Defined. To-morrow is opening day for our public schools in Washington. Take your stand at any street crossing and see that vast army of light-hearted and happy faced children wending their way to the schoolhouse. See them come from street and alley, from castle and hovel, yea, from homes of influence and from places of object poverty Note their cordial greeting and mutual sympathy as they together take up life's preparation, and the glory of America's public school system is at once suggested and emphasized. The heritage of this generation is most remarkable and especially so of American youth. The evident progress in art, science, commerce, and material resources is unquestioned. The nation exults over what she calls her priceless, personal liberty, her exalted social prerogatives, her unrestricted religious freedom and her universal political equality. In all these she heartily rejoices and yet for their development and permanence a right popular education is a necessity. Every ordinary man born or naturalized in this country, regardless of race, color, nationality or previous condition is in the spirit of the Republic an equal sovereign and like the most distinguished citizen beneath the Stars and Stripes, feels the dignity of his position. We boast that this is the peculiar genious of our American Government and with prophetic eye gaze into a future that shall more than ever demonstrate its practicalability. 一 二 三 四 THE FUTURE OF AMERICA. Possibly no nation so young, ever had the confidence imposed in its permanent stability as that of America and yet no intelligent reader of histo y believes that it is free from danger. The glory of its past, the prosperity of its present and the fair hope of its future give no absolute assurance of what shall really be. In the history of other nations we read the prophecy of our own. If we walk in the light as reflected down the ages, we shall not stumble. Guided by the eternal principles of right and justice, and impelled by the force of an intelligent citizenship the way to the heights of a more glorious Republic is assured. The bulwark of our nation is the in- (Continued on fifth page.) M. A. Butler 1900 MR. C. AUGUSTUS BUTLER, The Leading Afro-American in Business in Annapolis, Md. BUTLER'S DEPARTMENT STORES. BUTLER'S SENATOR FAIRBANKS SPEAKS SENATOR FAIRBANKS SPEAKS He Talks of Fast and Present History The Negro the Romance of American History. The liberation of the slaves by the Republican party was one of the greatest and most significant events in the history of the Republic. It seems strange to us now that there ever could have been a party in the United States devoted to the maintenance of slavery. The story of slavery reads like fiction; it seems so unreal. The Republican party stands credited with the liberation of the colored people and with their elevation to the full dignity of American citizenship. Not only did it liberate them but it put into their hand the ballot. It has recognized them in official position; it has encouraged them to educate, to become home-builders, and to become fitted for all the duties of good citizenship. The Republican party has never sought to strike down the colored people. Its effort always has been to build them up and elevate them. The struggle has been a long and tedious one; in some of the States, almost a hopeless one. The Democratic party has steadfastly opposed all measures for granting the elective franchise to the colored people. We have witnessed in some Southern States, notably Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina, their almost complete disfranchisement. During the war with Spain, President McKinley gave the colored people an opportunity to enlist in the service of their country. They desired to fight for the flag that had made them free. He gladly gave them the chance. More than this, he ordered that colored officers should be appointed to serve with the colored troops. The War Department had declined to permit colored officers to be enlisted for the colored troops which Indiana desired to send into the field. When the matter was brought to the attention of the President, he very promptly expressed his profound appreciation of the colored people and his desire to see them advanced in citizenship and patriotism. He felt that the war in which we were engaged was a war for humanity, a war for liberty, and that it was fitting in high degree that those who had been liberated by the courage and valor of our soldiers should be permitted to hold positions of responsibility in the army (Continued on eighth page.) 2 When McKinley was in St. Paul, Minn., during the campaign of 1892, he spoke at the auditorium. There were many prominent Afro-Americans on the stage which he noted. After the meeting sort of reception was held at the residence of a leading citizen and several hundred white men were present, but no Afro-Americans. When the bulk of the crowd had gone a select few gathered around the dining table and had a general good time. Suddenly McKinley turned to his host and said: "At the meeting tonight I noticed a number of bright, intelligent Afro-Americans both on the stage and in the audience, why is it I do not see them here?" The host and others offered some sort of filmsy excuse, but as a matter of fact they were not invited. This story, which is told by a gentleman who was present, shows that McKinley believed that the Afro-Americans who were prominent enough in politics to be given seats on the stage should have been invited to the reception which followed. Re-elect McKinley and the free silver craze will never be resurrected. Free silver, free trade and free whiskey form the democratic shibboleth. Work, work, work night and day until election and McKinley will be re-elected. Remember that battles are won by massing forces and outnumbering the enemy. There are about 18,267 Afro-Americans in the public service of the United States. At every national convention the republican party has pledged itself in favor of universal liberty. It was Barnum who said that the American people like to be humbugged. That is what inspires Bryan. Hurrahing for McKinley will not elect him. You must work and when election day comes get out the voters. Get and bustle; see your neighbors and your neighbors' neighbors, and induce them to vote the republican ticket. Take off your coat and work for Me Kinley until the of November 6. Then we can shout and yell until we are hoarse. The Afro-Americans of the country have shared in the prosperity with which we have been blessed under the McKinley administration. In 1886, the wage earners, many of them, are advocating measures, which if carried out would inevitably bring upon themselves and families misery and want. Afre-Americans in the service of the United States Government draw more than $5,000,000 in salaries every year. The majority of these were appointed by McKinley. One of the most prominent and peculiar characteristics of Mr. Bryan is the dogmatic arrogance with which he asserts the most ridiculous absurdities as evident facts. The record shows that mere Afro-Americans have employment in the service of the government today than at any time since the republican party has been in power. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. M In his inaugural address President McKinley condemned lynch law. Under the law the President is powerless to send troops to quell riots until called upon by a governor of a state. Strange, isn't it, that the democratic party has instituted all the heresies andisms and political inconsistencies in the country: greenbackism, flat moneyism, rag babyism, repudiationism, free tradeism and Bryan free silverism? The Crumpacker bill looking to the reduction of representation in Congress of those southern states which have passed discriminating laws against the Afro American will be passed by the next Congress. It will guarantee to the race political liberty. The charge has been made that the republican party is trying to get rid of the Afro-American voter. This is refuted by the fact that the race has been given more recognition under the Mc Kinley regime than at any time since the party has been in power. During the Spanish-American war Afro-Americans were called upon to assist in maintaining national honor and defending the country's flag. For the first time in the history of the country a regiment composed of Afro-Americans, and officered by men of the race from colonel down to corporal, was sent to Cuba. This event occurred under the McKinley administration. Pitchfork Tillman in a speech delivered in the Senate of the United States, February 24, 1900, said: "I know nothing about other states, but I acknowledge openly and boldly in the sight of God that we did our level best to keep every Negro in our state from voting." It is generally conceded that Tillman will be a member of Bryan's cabinet in case of democratic success. "Freedom is the rock upon which the republican party was builted and now rests. Liberty is the great republican doctrine for which the people went to war and for which a million lives were offered and billions of dollars expended to make it a lawful legacy of all without the consent of master or slave."—President McKinley in his letter accepting renomination. "The republican party does not have to assert its devotion to the Declaration of Independence. That immortal instrument of the fathers remained unexecuted until the people under the lead of the republican party in the awful clash of battle turned its promise into fulfillment. It wrote into the constitution the amendments guaranteeing political equality to American citizenship, and it has never broken them nor counseled others in breaking them." President William McKinley in his letter accepting renomination. A curious and grotesque feature of this campaign is the fact that the whites of North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana and their sympathizers in the disfranchisement of the Afro-Americans of the South are the defenders of the political rights of the Filipinos. Think of the nerve of Tillman, who boasts that his partisans have killed Afro-Americans who dared to vote in South Carolina, advocating the Kansas City platform in favor of justice to Filipinos. If the brown people 8,000 miles away are entitled to just treatment, why should not colored American citizens be given their constitutional rights? COL. ROOSEVELT ALL RIGHT. His Fairness and Friendship for the AfroAmerican as Civil Service Commissioner and as Governor of New York. The New York Journal, the leading Bryan organ, is very much impressed by the scoring which Mr. Pullen of North Carolina gave Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, in his speech at the Boston Business League meeting, for his attitude in his "History of the Rough Riders," towards the Afro American troops who went up San Juan Hill with him. The Democrats are making much of the incident all along the line. When it comes to boundless impudence and insolence in politices the Democrats have always held hands that "beat the deck." It is true that a great many Afro-Americans feel resentful towards Colonel Roosevelt, the same as Mr. Pullen, and do not hesitate to show it. It is to be regretted that Colonel Roosevelt made the publication and has refused to withdraw it or qualify it; but we concluded when Colonel Roosevelt was nominated at Philadelphia that enough had been made of the incident and that in the interest of party success it should be closed. It was easy enough to reach this conclusion when the official record of Colonel Roosevelt was compared with that of Mr. Stevenson, the Democratic candidate for the Vice-Presidency. As a Civil Service Commissioner Colonel Roosevelt never bothered about the color of a candidate desiring to enter the Federal service; all candidates stood or fell on their merits. When he was Mr. Cleveland's First Assistant Postmaster General Mr. Stevenson cut off every black head that came within the swing of his ax, for he was a dough-faced Democrat before the war, and has not now and never had any love for an Afro-American. As a Police Commissioner in New York Colonel Roosevelt declared his willingness to appoint Afro-Americans on the police force if applicants should comply with the requirements, but none applied. As Governor of New York, while he designated no Afro-American to a position of salaried dignity, two were appointed on honorable commissions, and when the long fight for justice and fair play and equality in the public school system of the State reached a point where final legislation was needed, it was extremely fortunate for the race that a man of Governor Roosevelt's positive character and fairmindedness was in the Executive office. It was at his instance that the legislation was made to cover the entire State, instead of a single county, and that prompt action was secured through a special message on the subject which he sent to the legislature. There is neither reason nor fairness in "roasting a candidate with such a record when Mr. Stevenson's record toward us has no redeeming feature whatever. Colonel Roosevelt is a strong, brave man and we hope he will get elected to the high office for which he is candidate.—The New York Age. The wonderful Face Bleach has been introduced in Washington and is offered to the public at a special rate. The two dollar packages can now be had for one dollar by calling at Kopp's Drug Store, 7th and Florida avenue. The wonderful Face Bleach has been introduced in Washington and is offered to the public at a special rate. The two dollar packages can now be had for one dollar by calling at Drew's Drug Store, Connecticut avenue and L street The Smith Premier Typewriter received the greatest number of points for superiority at the Paris Exposition and was awarded the diploma of the GRAND PRIX for its superiority of construction and efficiency at the highest rating of the Jury. This Grand Prix was won by the Smith Premier in competition with twenty other typewriters on exhibition. 519 11th Street, Northwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. The National Colored Teachers Bureau ```markdown ``` Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 O St. N. W. Secretary. THE BOYS OBJECT. Hon. John P. Green Opposes Campaign Literature Furnished by Southern Offlce holders. It has just leaked out that the charge that the Republican state committee is recognizing the colored office holders of the south to the exclusion of colored men of this state, resulting in almost a rupture between the committee and Hon. John P. Green, the other day. It appears that the committee had decided to have printed and circulated literature written by John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, although Mr. George A. Myers and Mr. Green had prepared matter without charge, to be used as campaign literature and General Dick had given a promise to use it. J. H. HON. JOHN P. GREEN. It is said that when Mr. Green learned of the purpose of the committee to use the literature furnished by men of the south for circulation in Ohio, he talked out in meeting and used some pretty strong and forcible language. It is said that he told the committee that the colored voters of the north were sick and tired of giving results and seeing the colored men of the south get all the offices, be assigned as the leading speakers, and prepare all the literature intended for colored voters. B. H. HON. JOHN R LYNCH. He asked the question—"What do these men in the south know of the conditions in the north," and intimated that he did not propose to stand longer the ignoring of colored voters in the north, without a protest, and for himself, if they did not wish to use his services, he could very well return to Cleveland and resume his practice of law. It is said that those in the rooms gathered around him, and were rather nonplussed by his plain and emphatic talk. Mr. Green was seen this morning and asked for a denial or confirmation of the reported stormy interview, but refused to affirm or deny. Colored men, however, accept the report as genuine. - Columbus (O.,) Dispatch. Progress of Afro-Americans. Mr. A. F. Hilyer was appointed by the U.S. Government to collect data concerning the business standing of the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. southern Negro for the Paris Exposition, and h.s investigation brought out the following facts: Number of Negroes in business ..... 20030 Among whom were agents and collectors ..... 1172 Boarding house keepers ..... 2323 Druggists ..... 139 Dry Good Merchants ..... 135 Grocers ..... 1839 Hotel Keepers ..... 429 Hucksters ..... 2655 Bank officials & Ins. Agents ..... 213 Undeitakers ..... 231 Builders and Contractors ..... 154 Pootographers ..... 596 Journalists and Publishers ..... 125 Manufacturers ..... 401 Besides Barbers numbering ..... 17480 Five thousand of whom were proprietors. Butchers ..... 2510 Blacksmiths ..... 10762 Watch and Clock Makers ..... 61 And more than 700 of these businesses had been established more than thirty years. The Frederick... ...Douglass Watch. The Frederick... ...Douglass Watch. A Premium Watch which Breaks The Record. Read carefully our Offer Below. M. C. H. FREE FOR ONE DAYS' WORK. AGENTLEMAN'S watch with the bust of Hon. Frederick Douglass on the case. We have secured for our friends the most serviceable watches ever made; they are stem winders and stem setters, having all the modern appliances known to the watchmakers' art. The cases are nickel silver. They are made on the celebrated thin model plan. Remember this is not a small clock commonly called a watch, but a highly jeweled, nickel movement, made by one of the celebrated watch manufacturers in America, on our order. These watches are guaranteed by the manufacturers, and if not found exactly as represented this guarantee is assumed by us. Watches like these a generation ago would have cost $20 if they could have been produced, but the fact is, it contains appliances then unknown. Each watch has been properly adjusted and will be sent in running order. Its characters They have a jewel balance wheel. The cases are nickel silver. Are stem winding and stem setting. They have a duplex movement. Free to any one sending $4 for two yearly subscriptions, or $2 for one yearly and $1-$3 in all. This watch and The Colored American, one year for $3. The watch as a special inducement, postpaid, to any one sending $2.25. It will be seen therefore from the above that no one need be without a watch equal for time-keeping to any in the neighborhood, a single day longer. Indeed it will not take a day for any one to get a small club of subscribers for The Colored American, the national newspaper of the race and the newsiest and best race journal published. Try it once and see for yourself how easy it is to get this watch and to get only two subscribers for The Colored American. Don't lose time but attend to this matter as soon as you see this notice. Money can be sent by Post Office Money Order, Express Order, Bank Check, or Registered Letter. Address— ...THE COLORED AMERICAN... 450 St. L. W. Washington, D. C. --- Virginia Union University. Vayland College. Richmond Theological Seminary. 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Lloyd, who is leaving no stone unturned to place the order on the most solid financial basis. In his statement to the officers and members of the Beneficiary Board and the officers and members of the subordinate lodges he gives a most flattering report for the quarter ending June 30th. The collections show a total of $2, 178.14. while the disbursements show $919 04, leaving a cash balance of $1, 259.10. His report is a most excellent one and at an early date The Colored American will give a full report with portraits of some of the men who have made the report possible. --- DOWN AT MONTICELLO. Activity in the Social World—Autumn Brings the Pleasure-Seeker Home—News Notes. Charlottesville, Va., Special.—An exceedingly enjoyable reception was given at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. John West on W. Main street, Thurs day night the 13th inst. in honor of Mr Edward M. Syphax of Washington, D. C. Those present were as follows: Misses Rebecca B. Ferguson, Annie Bryant, Lottie D. Lewis, Julia Allen, Bertha Raines, Fanny Brown, Seppie West, Emma C. Jenkins, Ethel Brown, R E. Russell; Messrs. Ernest B. Allen, W. O. Lewis, E. M. Syphax, W. F. Brown, R. E. Wood, Harry West, Allan West, C. H. Bullock. Among the many pleasant features of the evening were several piano selections artistically played by Mr. Syphax. Rev. C. N. Harris attended the meeting of the National Baptist Convention in Richmond last week Miss Julia Allen left Saturday for Washington to resume her studies in the High School. Mrs. Alice Scott left last week to visit Washington, Atlantic City, Jersey City and New York. Miss Mary E. Williams, is here on a visit from Richmond. Miss Willie Brown after spending the summer in the city, left last week for Washington to resume her studies in the schools there. Mr. C. H. Brown has returned from Capon Springs where he has charge of the barber shop each summer and reopened his tonsorial parlors at the University of Virginia. Before returning home he visited White Sulphur, Hot and Warm Springs, where he reports royal treatment. Miss Lottie D. Lewis, Eva Coles, and Cora Brown left this week to take charge of their schools in the country. Miss Annie Bryant is visiting at Burnleys, Va., this week. Mrs. M. B. Hughes and daughter Miss Mamie, arrived last week from Washington, D. C. After spending a few days in the city they will leave for their home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Catharine Ambler left last week for her home in Washington, D. C. Miss Willie Anderson of Staunton and Mr. W. J. Pogue of Fincastle passed through this week en route to the V. N. & C. Institute, Petersburg. Mr. B. B. Borcus who arrived last week from White Sulphur will leave this week for V. N. & C. Institute, this being his last session in the College department. Mr. E. M. Syphax of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. W. O Lewis on N 6th street Mrs. Mary Brockett has returned home from Boston, Mass., where she has been spending the summer. Mr. and Mrs Morris Cowans, are in the city visiting his mother on W. Main street. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Angel are home from Rockbridge Alum Springs Miss Maggie Pogue of Fineastle, Va., stopped over this week, enroute to the V. N. & C. Institute at Petersburg, Va. While here she was the guest of Miss Lena Whipps on Commerce street. Dr. H. F. Gamble, formerly of this city but now of Charleston, W. Va., was in the city last week. Miss Beatrice Terry left for the V. N. & C. Institute, last week. Mr. S. H. White was called home from White Sulphur last week on account of illness of his child which died on the 12th inst. at the age of 10 mos and 22 days. Mrs. White who has been quite ill is convalescent. Mr. J. H. Dickinson, headwaiter, and Mr. D. A. Smith, secretary of dining room at White Sulphur arrived home this week. Mr. Dickinson made a most enviable record as headwaiter the season just closed. Among the other arrivals we noted from the several resorts were: Messrs. Adams Ellis, Saint L Angel, E. Wade, Dillard Goffney, G. Terrell, Stuart Grant, Andrew and Brazil Jackson, W. H. Noble. Tne Colored American is on sale at Pollard & Noble's barber shop or can be had from Mr. A. F. Angel at the University. A COMING VIRGINIAN J. Thomas Newsome, Esq. a young lawyer from Newport News, was in the city this week the a guest of his old friend, Mr. Edgar E. Ricks. He was seen by a reporter of The American and talked interestingly of the affairs of the race in the Old Dominion. Mr. Newsome does not take a gloomy view of the Negro's future in the South. He says that in his city the Negro is given great opportunities for material development and that many of them are improving their chances to better their condition. In speaking of the courts, Mr. Newsome says he has found no discrimination on account of color. The judges in his city before whom he has practiced are described by him as "able, impartial and just. Mr. Newsome says that much of his success, thus far, in the courts of Newport News, has been due to the consideration shown him by Judge Brown of the Police Court and Judge Barham of the Corporation Court. Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocle, etc. and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. "DearSir:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. 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She can have no other purpose without being false to her highest self and interests. He who would have an educated class of nobility and an ignorant class of "hewers of wood and drawers of waters" is an enemy and not a friend. The public school system of America stands for certain fundamental principles in our American civilization that can not easily be ignored. The humblest boy if he but have a pure purpose, a clear-head and a determined will may find through the school the highest place of trust and honor in the gift of the people. SOME SCHOOL STATISTICS. It is estimated that there are about 21,500,000 children in the United States between the ages of five and eighteen; and of these more than 15,000,000 are enrolled in the common schools. This is 70 per cent of the total of common school age, as against 68.6 per cent in 1890, 65.5 per cent in 1880, and 61.4 per cent in 1870. This is an encouraging statement but it does not tell the whole story. There is great difference between the enrolled and actual membership. Then in the Southern States the school year means in too many cases only from one to three months. There are to day more than a million colored children of school age not attending school at all for want of accommodation. The number of children is increasing more rapidly than facilities for education. We can hardly appreciate the advantages of our Washington schools except by contrast. Of the nearly 50,000 children to enter school to morrow, about 17,000 of them will be bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh. These children are to be turned over to their teachers to be instructed, influenced and trained for usefulness. If the aim of education is to produce good men and women whose vision and purpose of life make them act nobly and show them, as some one has said, how to rule and obey, then it will not be out of place to discuss the essential elements in that education. There are at least three of these. ELEMENTS OF EDUCATION. I. The first element in the education of a youth is suitable educators. That means scholastic training, mental discipline, such as diplomas indicate. We sometimes speak of self-made men but in reality there are no such men. In every thing we are dependent creatures and in nothing more than for the kind of training that makes educators. Is there any truth in the words "born teacher?" To this I answer, No! and Yes! No, if simply left to native ability. Yes, if it meant that one is born with a teacher's innate qualities. Talent is essential to the real teacher as voice is to the singer. It is because too little regard is had for this principle that much of schoolroom work is worse than a failure. School teaching is not an avocation but a vocation, a calling. The curse of the school room is that teaching is too often simply a stepping stone, a means of existence rather than a life chosen profession where one's best service is to be rendered. The real teacher has an insatiate de sire for knowledge. He graduates but ALA COLOMBIA, WASHINGTON, D. J. never ceases to study. It is remarkable how children imitate their teachers and copy and assimilate their spirit and characteristics. "It is this fact that makes the parents apprehensive and the teacher tremble in view of the responsibility. True education is more than mental discipline. It is the development of the whole man—rational, moral, and spiritual—into the largest possible, practical energy for the work of life." How important it must therefore be! The teacher would have his pupil master the work in hand by inducing him to personal endeavor, and so helps in strengthening his mental grasp. The impress of moral greatness is made upon the child by the teacher's candor, love of the truth and consistency of action. He scorns sham, pretense or misrepresentation. The lesson is learned or not learned. The work is done or not done. There is no day for special behaviour or special exhibits. Every hour has its duty and no one more important than the one at hand. The real teacher carries no double face or movements—the one for pupils and the other for spectator. He is the same yesterday; to day and all the time—a genuine personality, and in its best sense worthy of childhood example. Highly favored are we when our children fall into the hands of an all-round highly cultured teacher—one who exhibits exactness in scholarship, breadth in culture, evenness in temperament and an earnest nobility of purpose. THE HOPE OF OUR YOUTH. Can a child be more unfortunate than to be a victim of an unceuth, sloven, ill-bred and careless school master? He may have a great mind and possess much wisdom and yet without a teacher's refinement, culture, spirit, love and purpose he is to be shuned as unfitted. We may, I think, congratulate ourselves upon the magnificent corps of teachers in our American schools, and especially in Washington. Not all are in the business for the love of it but on the whole not a more intelligent, conscientious and faithful body of workers for God and for man can be found in any sphere on the globe. II. The second element in the right education of a youth is a wisely arranged course of study, one adapted to the whole child rather than to a fragment. III. A third element in the right education of a youth is an intelligent and enthusiastic co-operation on the part of those most interested. There may be school houses, teachers and pupils and yet a defective education. Some one has said that the necessary elements in public schools are the three P's, representing powers, patrons and pupils. The first embraces the authority and educators. They have their being alone for the good of the child and their business first and last is to serve its highest well-being. The second element includes all tax payers, parents and guardians. With these, good schools are of personal interest and they could wish for only the best. The pupil himself makes the third interested party and since his whole future is dependent upon the kind of education received his own good will at least make him pliable. Why should there be any difficulty whatever in effecting a union of these elements into a trinity of co-operative power? It seems a desirable and easy combination but very seldom realized. THE RESPONSIBILITY. The board of education together with the force of educators deserve and ought to have the fullest possible cooperation of the community. A more faithful and harder worked body than our teachers cannot be found and I believe Washington has had, and yet has among its school trustees some of its most honored and best citizens. Criticism of public men and measures is, if wisely made, the safe guard of our institutions. I think that no man in the strict discharge of duty as he sees it, fears what is said of him. He will be helped by proper criticism and can easily stand that which is unjust. The whole country is passing through its usual discussion of the schools and much of it to public detriment. The need of the hour is more intelligent interest on the part of the patrons. It seems almost increditable that parents turn their children into schools as calves are turned into the pasture. Is there not too little thoughtful planning for the child's needs? Why not an ideal unity in this fundamental trinity of the public schools? Why should there be crimination and recrimination without cause? Will not the public, and especially that part of it represented by this audience, show good judgment, a right heart and exalted motives in the attitude taken upon the questions affecting the educational advantages of our children. It must be apparent to the thoughtful that by honoring those persons of our race, in public places where honor is due, we help the whole people. It is surprising that we are sometimes so easily taken off our base and in the smallness of our vision expend our energy one upon another instead of against a common evil. The far reaching influence this unfortunate but constant justice is one of our load stones that surely weight us. Far be it from my thought to discourage proper criticism. It must be for us as for all people a sure means, a healthy stimulous to be and do the best possible. But there can never possibly come any good from a criticism that hss its foundation in petty jealousies or unholy rivalries, when tempted by the evil one to conspire and throw mud, let this querry come what good or bad will result? Will I help or hinder the cause of my race and so that of common humanity? There are at least some things that we may do to make best our public schools. We can have a better knowledge of the schools and of our children as related to them. A careful study of the system will enable us to discuss with some intelligence the points of strength and weakness and so make our suggestions or criticism valuable. We can by guarded tongue and daily direction help to make the teachers work not only more pleasant but far more efficient. Think of childhood, sweet, innocent childhood with its future destiny in the instruction of its early years and declare this morning that by the grace of God you will not prove recreant to the high trust committed to you and with Solomon say to the youth of this generation "Understanding shall keep thee; to defend thee from the way of the evil man." Amen. Dr. A. W. Tancil Returns, Dr. A. W. Tancil of 2111 Pennysvania ave. has just returned from a two weeks vacation in the valleys of Virginia. Before his departure he was for a short while considerably indisposed, being confined to his house but excellent medical attention and a good rest have so greatly improved him that he is now sufficiently recovered to attend to his large and growing practice much to the gratification of his many friends and patients. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED HELP. WANTED-An active young man as collector. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. An energetic colored woman who understands canvassing can secure permanent employment with good pay by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 Ost n.w. WANTED-Trustworthy colored man to travel and appoint agents in the District of Columbia. $50 monthly and expenses, position permanent, enclose self addressed envelope for reply. Manager Cross, Star Building, Chicago. WANTED-ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHAR-acter to deliver and collect in the District of Columbia, for old established manufacturing wholesale house. $000 a year, sure pay. 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After an unusually brilliant season, society has settled back into its usual habits, and is taking a rest before entering upon the field of winter festivities. The past summer has been a memorable one. Our city has been the paradise for visitors, and our people have entertained royally and lavishly. Scores of the best people of the country have whiled away the heated season in this windy J. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE. town, attracted hither by the G. A. R encampment, and the wonderful reports of the many things to be seen in this great metropolis of the west. Among the most notable entertainments given in honor of the visitors—and every thing has been for "the visitors," were the trolley party of Prof. and Mrs. William Emanuel; the tally ho ride given by Miss Margaret Bell; the outing at Cheltenham Beach given by Mrs George C. Hall and Miss Mabel Wheeler; a breakfast given by Miss Lollie Smith; an outdoor party in Rasch's Grove by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smiley; and the dance in the woods at Gardner's Grove, given by the Fellow ship Club, of which Dr. William F J. H. DR. GEORGE C. HALL. Taylor is the President. The Ball at Medinah Temple given under the avspices of the Associated Social Clubs of Chicago was an immense success. Many house parties also was given, among which might be mentioned those given by Prof. and Mrs. Emanuel, Dr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Smiley, and THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. Essie Arnold. A particularly pleasant company was the chafing dish party given by Miss Matt'e Jeannette Johnson. Among the visitors in town were the Misses M Elizabeth Davis, Ella Brown, Lilly and Rose Murphy, and Edith Mottell, of Baltimore; Miss Mamie Meredith of New York; Mr and Mrs. Edward Minnes of Cincinnati; Mrs. and Miss Glover of Boston; Miss Nellie Smith of Boston; Miss Elizabeth Slaughter of Louisville; Miss Mary Dickerson, Miss Susie Brent, Miss Jane Cropper, Mrs. S. M. Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. William Butcher of Washington; Miss Dora Young of Kansas City, Mo; Misses Lizzie McCard of Quincy, Ill., and Grace Settles of Rockford, Ill.; Miss Johnson of Louisville; Miss Jennie Porter and Miss Easton of Cincinnati; Messrs Edward Glover of Boston, Prof. Wm. Dawley of Kansas City. Prof. Johnson and Dr. Joseph Jefferson of Nashville; Prof. D. C Surge of Savannah, Ga; Roscoe C Bruce of Boston; T. Thomas Fortune, Col. Pledger of Georgia; J. H Murphy of Baltimore George W. Bryant of Kentucky, and many others whose names escape me Phil. Brown, once an active worker on The Colored American and latterly doing newspaper work in New York on the metropolitan dailies, has located here, and has connected himself with the Chicago American. Mr. Brown is a part owner of Howard's American Magazine, now published at Harrisburg, but which I am told will be located here in the future. Mr. Brown is bunking with that radiant and genial soul, "Judge" W. H. H. Moore, of the daily Record. M. B. EDITOR J. H MURPHY. Last Wednesday at high noon, Miss Ida May Wiedemer, the charming niece of Hon. and Mrs. E. H Wright was married at St. Thomas' Episcopal church to Mr. Frederick R. Burnett, a prosperous business man of Hartman, Mich. Rev. A. H. Lealtad officiated. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph who has long enjoyed the distinction of being the recognized leader of society in this city, will be married at Marquette, Mich., next Wednesday, September 19, to Miss Jennie Claven, who is one of the noted beauties of the Northwest. Mrs. and Mrs. Avendorph will reside at 6352 Rhodes ave., where they will be at home after October 1st. The first meeting of our literary clubs was that of the Men's Sunday Club at Quinn Chapel last Sunday. On this occasion, Roscoe Conkling Bruce, only son of the late Senator B. K. Bruce, who has won the highest honors in oratory at Harvard, where he is a senior, made the principal address. Mr. Bruce took for his theme, the "Greatness of Abraham Lincoln." This subject he handled in a thoroughly sc olarly manner, and added to the deep thought of his discourse, the charm of a magnificent voice and the most graceful and forceful oratory. The vast auditorium of the chapel was filled with a large and fashionable crowd, who listened to Mr. Bruce with rapt attention, and expressed their appreciation of his address in a round of applause that lasted several minutes. Mr. Bruce has much of the manner of Booker T. Washington, and indeed is not unlike him in physical appearance, as was often remarked. Mr. J. H Murphy, editor of the Afro American Ledger, of Baltimore, spent several weeks visiting in our city during the G. A. R. encampment. Upon his return home, he wrote Chicago up; it is rather pleasing to us Chicagoans to see our elves in the glass that Editor Murphy holds up to us. We are glad that this distinguished Baltimorean saw so much of the good that is in our midst, and overlooked so much that is unsightly. Much anxiety was created in Chicago when the news of terrib'e Galveston horror was received. But one death of a Chicagoan has been reported, and that was Mrs. Waring, wife of Mr. Champion J. Waring, one of our prominent business men. Mr. Waring has gone South. He has a host of friends who join with him in his loss, and offer him their heartfelt sympathy. Miss Mabel G. Wheeler, daughter of the Honorable Lloyd G. Wheeler, and a favorite in the social world, won a position in the St. Louis High School last month. She has left to assume her new duties. At the last meeting of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias for the jurisdiction of Illinois, Dr. William F. Taylor, formerly of Washington and Philadelphia, was elected Grand Chancellor for this State. ALBERT B. GEORGE. Tuskegee (Ala.) Notes. The twentieth annual session of the Tuskegee Institute opened Tuesday, September 11th with an increased attendance as compared with the opening in former years. Teachers and students have entered upon the year's work with that energy and determination which insure a profitable session for all concerned. Tuskegee is fortunate in securing the addition of some of the ablest men and women of the race as teachers in the academic and industrial departments. With these additions much good will be accomplished by the students. Principal Washington was the recipient of a beautiful gold pen presented him as a souvenir of the organization of the National Negro Business League at Boston by the delegates representing Alabama in the convention. He was also presented a bell by a delegate engaged in the manufacture of bells at East Hampton, Conn. CYRUS CAMPFIELD. Colored American Magazine The first fall number of the Colored American Magazine has on its cover a trim figure of one of Brooklyn's most promising young women, who repre- presents distinctively the religious side of social life. It also contains an opinion of the publication by a New York newspaper man, a portrait of the founder of the Fleuer de Lys Social Club with a short sketch of the work of the organization. The account of the Trinity Lyceum is also interesting. DO YOU NEED MONEY? We will lend any amount from $10 up. On Household Furniture. planos, horses, wagons, carriages, or personal property of any kind, without removal from your possession. Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payments can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, and attention to your interests, you will call on us. Offices private and easily reached. 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The trustees urge with much emphasis the necessity for establishing a chair of agriculture in connection with the college. Out of the receipts of the college—$42,880.14—the treasurer now holds a balance of $885.07. Howard University has done a good work. Her graduates stands today as living witnesses to the fact that higher education does not unfit the colored man for citizenship. It's a rare thing to see or hear of a graduate of Howard being a mendicant or a corner lounger. There is something after all in the way men are trained, and the kind of inspiration a student gets within the walls of his alma mater.—The Tribune. AMERICAN SEED FOR THE PHILIPPINES. Chaplain T. G. Steward, of the 25th Infantry, is a practical man and at present he is engaged in a work that will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the Philippine Islands. The few varieties of garden vegetables that are exposed for sale in the markets of Manila, do not begin to compare either in size or quality with "truck" raised in America. The reason for the inferiority, seems to be largely due to deteriorated seed and inefficient cultivation. The soil is rich and the climatic condition eminently favorable for raising many excellent vegetables. In order to demonstrate to the natives the profitable results that may be obtained from the use of good seed, Chaplain Steward has communicated with the Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C. and a request (which aas been forwarded favorably approved) has been made, that a portion of the seeds annually distributed by the Agricultural Department to be sent to the Philippines. Several Senators and members of the House of Representatives have also been asked to disburse in the Islands at least a small portion of their seed allotment. In addition to this, prominent seedsmen in the United States THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. such as Peter Henderson of New York, James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Mass., Wm. Henry Maule, W. Atlee Burpee, and Johnson and Stokes of Philadelphia, D. M. Ferry and Co. of Detroit, the Sunset Seed anp Plant Co. of San Francisco, James Vick of Rochester, Livingston and Co. of Columbus, Ohio, and Northrup and Goodwin of Minneapolis have been invited to send test packets of seed (by way of advertising their business) for gratuitous distribution in the Philippines. In this way a considerable quantity of seed will be secured, and it will be interesting to see what the harvest will be. Farmers and market gardeners are cordially invited to call upon Chaplain Steward in Manila in regard to this subject. And if through the bringing here of good seed fine tomatoes, musk and water melons, cucumbers, okra, lima beans and other vegetables that do well in a warm climate, are secured, all concerned in the work will be richly repaid.—Manila Exchange. Colored Men in Business. Editor The Colored American—Dear sir, Noting in one of your late issues in the "wanted to know" column why the 100,000 colored people of Washington do not organize a stock company. I would state in reply that I am interested if you think such can be done. I have a proposition to offer the colored people of Washington which I think will interest them. However, I would like correspondence with you concerning the same. Yours truly, W. J. Washington, D. C., Station F. A Dentist of Marked Ability, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, who has ably, creditably and satisfactorily filled the position of bookkeeper at the Capital Savings Bank in this city for over four years and who graduated with such high honors from the Dental Department of Howard University winning the gold money prize last year, will resign his position at the bank the first of October much to the regret of the officials of that worthy institution, and engage in the practice of his profession exclusively at 997 Florida Ave. "Sum" has already proven himself a surgeon dentist of marked ability and will soon acquire the large and paying practice he so richly deserves, Mrs. R. C. Scott and children of 637 N street, n. w. and her sister Mrs. Diggs and little daughter, have returned from the mountains of Virginia after a pleasant stay of eight weeks. They had as their guest while there Miss Woodson of Newport News, Va. and Mrs. Willie B. Price of Philadelphia, Pa. The wonderful Face Bleach has been introduced in Washington and is offered to the public at a special rate. The two-dollar packages can now be had for one dollar by calling at Ogram's Drug Store, corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street. 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, Tuskegee, Ala. An Excellent Paper. Cadez, N. C., Sept., 5, 1900.—Dear Editor: You will please find inclosed money order for one dollar and a half, payment of my subscription to your excellent paper which is truly a paragon of the race. Yours truly, JOHN H. BATTLE. JOHNSON & WILLIAMS, Publishing House, 1201 R Street, Northwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. 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It is not possible to anybody to produce a preparation it is. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or send to $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for 3 bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. 7 Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. We have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ARE KING. Sec'y and Treas, E. L. JORDAN, Fres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Billiard Rooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n. w. This large, spacious and well-situated pleasure establishment has had added to it a new room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have a degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere. This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors. You will receive a hearty welcome at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th St. N.W. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the host exquisite, faultless wines and distillation in all 240 kinds.) at Chris. Xander's moist prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses.) Phone 1425. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest James F. Keenan Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. FRED. H. HABLE. RAILROAD TICKET BROKER. Member of the American Ticket Brokers' Association. Cut rates to all points. Call on us and we will save you from $1 to $5. Office in National Hotel Lobby, Washington, D.C. ```markdown ``` 8 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub lisbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year - - - Six months - - - Three months - - INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1900 THE CAMPAIGN IN NEW JERSEY. The campaign in New Jersey is clean cut and well defined, and the battle in the State is being waged wholly upon national issues. The stakes to be played for are: ten electoral votes; a legislatnre whose duty it will be to choose a successor in the United States Senate to General William J. Sewell, whose term expires March 3, 1901, and eight members of the House of Representatives, in our national Congress. At the present time the State is Republican in every branch of government, and the Republican organization is far superior to that of any other party in the State. General Sewell is in full command of his party, and he is the idol of the people. He has been the commanding figure in Jersey politics for more than a quarter of a century, and there is not a blot upon his record. His motto is, "In politics and in business be strictly honest, and the people will take you at your true value." The General is unlike most politicians, in that he never breaks faith with anyone, nor is he carried away by popular clamor. He is just to all, and he looks out for the interest of each and every element in the party. That is why the peop'e stand by him, and that is why he will be his own successor in the United States Senate. The colored business and professional men of Washington deserve to be congratulated upon the fact that Mr A. F. Hilyer has decided to take up the work of the Union League again and will issue another Union League Directory. It is impossible to estimate the value of the work already done by this organization in infusing the business spirit into our people and calling attention to the necessity of our standing together in business and patronizing each other. The Union League Directory is invaluable as a guide and exhibit of our business, industrial, pro --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. fessional and organized status. Mr. Hilyer writes that he intends to make it a complete showing of our status along these lines at the beginning of the twentieth century, The benefits to the sufferers from the Galveston storm given by the theaters and some of our churches here were steps in the right direction. The enjoyable concert in behalf of these victims given at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Wednesday night was was a success in every respect. The proceeds of the concert went to aid in relief of these sufferers, without regard to their color or previous condition—a rule which did not seem to be observed in the summary punishment visited upon Negroes in Galveston without warrant of law. The refusal of the National Baptist Convention which met in Richmond last week to permit Miss Jewett to address it upon the subject of lynching, was a grievous mistake. Had Miss Jewett been a member of our race, we could see some excuse for the action of this distinguished body. We should always give the white man or woman a chance to testify against the evildoers in their own race. Our white brethren never refuses us an opportunity to tell on each other. Then too, Miss Jewett may be the John Brown that shall give rise to a sentiment which shall destroy the spirit of lynching, just as her predecessor created a feeling which finally destroyed human slavery in this country. We think the Baptist Convention intended to do good, but in its thoughtlessness, served notice on the white ally that her help is not wanted by us, whereas we need all the assistance we can get from our white friends. More political leaders like Senator William J. Sewell of New Jersey are needed in the Northern States. There are 23,000 colored voters in New Jersey and they have fared better than the colored brother in any other Northern State. The public schools opened Monday last with an enrollment of nearly fifty thousand pupils. Both the teachers and the taught wore a bright smile and walked with a reinvigorated step. About one third of the enrolled attenants are colored. With this army of prospective recruits to the educated cohorts of the race, the educational qualification for the right of franchise here was not sufficient to deprive the colored voter of the ballot here; hence, in order to annul his voting ability, the ballot was taken from the white and colored men alike. If this were the case in the South, there would be less objection to the so-called educational qualification requirement. It is pleasing to note that Superintendent Stuart paid a deserved compliment to the former Superintendent, George F. T: Cook. upon opening the schools last Monday, Superintendent Stuart unhesitatingly declared that the colored schools of the District had been established and built up by former Superintendent Cook. "He had wrought with nothing to begin with, and by persistent effort under most trying circumstances, evolved the present splenkid system of public schools among his people." observed Superintendent Stuart. Assistant Superintendent Montgomery endorsed the unstinted but deserved encomiums paid Mr. Cook by the Superintendent. The autum days have come. welcome them. Our public schools opened in full blast Monday. It is failure, not success, that one is called upon to explain. Against whom is the republican party unable to protect the Negro? Somebody is trying to make Bishop B. W. Arnett a scape goat, butt he little game will not work. William McKinley is not alone the president of the republican party. He is the president of the entire American body politic. There is a difference and yet a similarity between the terms "pull" and "haul." The man with a strong "pull" invariably makes a good "haul." The Afro-American Press Association is not a political organization, and the attempt of certain politicians to drag it down to politics miscarried. The Advocate published at Charleston, W. Va., shows most excellent taste in selecting its "Notes of the Race." It neglected however to give The Colored American credit for three gems taken from its opinion page. There must be danger signals in New York politics. The spellbinders have been recalled from other fields and turned loose in the Empire State. As for New York City, well; "there'll be a hot time in old town tonight." The Negro is beginning to learn politics. All parties regard him now as a factor to be considered and dealt with. That is as it should be. Our word for it; the Negro vote can and will decide the present political contest. The Colored American is a free forum. It has no desire to stifle public thought. It prefers to encourage free thinking and fearless expression. The intelligent and fair-minded man hears both sides before reaching a decision on any issue. The demand for colored singers, lecturers, public readers and elocutio nists, is growing every day. There is a big field for this work for those of the race who will take the time and the patience to prepare themselves for their chosen profession. All of the larger magazines are devoting special articles from time to time to some phase of the Afro-American, his achievements and accomplishments. An early number of Warner's Magazine published in New York will contain a special article on colored literateurs. At LincoIn Memorial Church. Great preparations are being made for the grand rally and anniversary services in the Lincoln Memorial Congregational church, the first Sunday in October when the pastor, Rev. A. P. Miller, B. D. will preach the anniversary sermon, and some of the most eminent and eloquent divines of the city are to preach during the week, excellent music being provided by some of the most popular choirs of the city. The pastors rally is Sunday, October 7th at 21 a.m. --- SENATOR FAIRBANKS SPEAKS. (Continued from first page.) which was essentially an army of freedom. What more sublime spectacle than the colored people, lately held in bondage themselves, drawing the sword to make others free? President McKinley, as other Republican Presidents have done, invited to public places of trust many colored men. They are faithful officers; honest, loyal. A colored citizen of Indiana was appointed by him consul in one of the South American States. His service has been commended in the fullest degree. The Republican party has been true to the colored race, and it knows that the colored race will be true to it. Gratitude is not yet a lost virtue. A HARD SET. In another column of this issue of The Colored American, under the caption of "Sayings from the Sanctum," the colored members of the press gang are given an "inning." There is a class of dead beats which ought to be exposed. They shift from one paper to another. If it is not The Colored American it is The Age or The Freeman or The Dallas Express or The Christian Recorder or some paper, but they shift from one to another. They "do" the first paper up, and the second, etc., all down the line and yet the publishers are too stupid to expose them. We submit herewith a sample letter and if any of the papers know this "duck" they should reprint the entire article and make comments. Americus, Ga. Sept. the 15, 1900 Dear sir yu letter came to my hand and fond me sick. I have bin far some time bort I was not in Americus. Dear sir I told you that I wald pay this bill the furst Sep yu fail to cend the paper to me as you had bin. Dear sir I am sorry to say to yu that from yu letter that yu roat me that yu or frad aburt yu money. Dear sir will cend yu every cent due to yu I have got a lot to say that thay want the paper and last week yu fail fill my oder and was sick and cald not write yu and till I got up. Yu letter state that yu cald not cend enny morn paper and till I come to sum kine setlement. I will pay yu far all paper that came from yu. So pleas let me hear from yu soon and was in Jack-vill, fla. Yu thully. J N. WILLIAMS. Mme. Batson and Millar Return. Miss Flora Batson, America's peerless queen of song, late star of McAdoo Australian Operatic Company, and Mr. Gerard Millar, Australia's premier basso, have just returned from the Australian colonies after a successful tour of fifteen months. These two artists are recognized as leaders in their respective lines, and Mr. Millar is the only colored man ever known to have taken the part of Simon Legree in the play of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," he having interpreted that very difficult role before the elite of the entire colonies where "talent," not "color" is what takes one to the front. The Negro Proves Himself a Man When Tried. "There are bad Negroes just as there are bad white men," said Gen. Scurry, Adjt. Gen'l of Texas, "but there are hundreds of good ones to one bad. They have done a great work for Gal' veston that shall not be forgotten." Political Weekly Review. The parrot-mount issue in this campaign is Hon. William J. Bryan of Lincoln, Neb., who is the concentrated essence of modesty. Mr. Bryan doesn't talk much, but a great deal. For such an accomplished elocutionist his political outgivings contain fewer things worth remembering than those of any other Democratic stump speaker now at large. Mr. Bryan is stumped and doesn't know it. as visionary and impracticable as themselves. "Rarely promise," says Franklin; "but if lawful, constantly perform." Mr. Bryan has made and is making a great many promises as to what he will do if elected, and because he has done this the people are going to elect William McKinley. His promise to call an extra session of congress and to overhaul the supreme court and to pull How easy it is for a shrewd man like Mr. Bryan to mislead the common people by specious argument and to appeal to their passions with such sublimated rot as the following from his recent Chicago speech: "If the people in Porto Rico are to be denied the protection of the constitution, we can well imagine the Filipinos will not fare any better." Why does not Mr. Bryan say something about the people in the southern states of America who are denied the protection of the constitution and tell his hearers why they are denied the protection which he craves for the Porto Ricans and Filipinos and who it is that denies them the protection of the constitution? Before this administration has had a fair opportunity to show to the people of these new possessions what it is trying to do to promote their welfare and advance their civil and political interests the calamity howlers and prophets of evil at home, whose vision is no clearer than other people's, are prejudging it and impugning its motives without any POSITIVE knowledge or proofs of the heinous offenses they are charging up against the administration. The sentence quoted from Mr. Bryan's recent Chicago speech is not particularly dangerous in its character. "If the people of Porto Rico are to be," etc., discovers the fact that Mr. Bryan's information as to the purposes of the administration is somewhat hazy. He not being in its confidence, it could not be otherwise. These contemptible little flings in which the brilliant Nebraskan indulges in certain communities are not without method, and his frequent wanderings away from the exact truth as it relates to the vital issues in this campaign have been noted by the New York Sun, which was under the painful necessity a few days ago of drawing the deadly parallel upon him and charging him with uttering the thing which is diametrically opposed to the truth—the Saxon word for which is lie. In a little book called "Some Fruits of Solitude," by William Penn, are several passages which seem to fit the Democratic candidate for president. For instance, these: "What is it he will not or cannot do to hide his true sentiments? "For his interests he refuses no side or party and will take the wrong by the hand when t'other won't do with as good grace as the right. He sails with all winds and is never out of his way where anything is to be had. True to nothing but himself and false to all persons and parties to serve his own turn. "Talk with him as often as you please, he will never pay you in good coin, for it is either false or clipped. "He is for every cause that brings him gain, but implacable if disappointed of success. "At best he may be a cunning man, which is a sort of lurcher in the politics." Bryan's counterpart must surely have been very much "en evidence" in the days of honest William Penn. Who wants Bryan for president? The Bourbon Democrats, the Populists, the anti-imperialists and the endless chain prayer people. Why do they want him for president? Because he is as visionary and impracticable as themselves. "Rarely promise," says Franklin; "but if lawful, CONSTANTLY perform." Mr. Bryan has made and is making a great many promises as to what he will do if elected, and because he has done this the people are going to elect William McKinley. His promise to call an extra session of congress and to overhaul the supreme court and to pull down the American flag and to raise Cain generally shows him to be the right man to enjoy the solitude of political obscurity. The Hon. W. J. Bryan seems to imagine that whether political wisdom will die with him or not it certainly began with him. He is very wise in his own conceit, and one does not know which most to admire, his political wisdom (?) or his garrulity. Bishop W. B. Derrick of New York, a brilliant orator and the idol of the negro Republicans of New York, says: "I am for McKinley. I would vote for him a hundred times before I would vote once for Bryan." Bishop Derrick's head is quite level, and his political vision is clear and penetrating. Behind Bryan he sees a horde of hungry southern Democrats of whom Ben Tillman is leader. He sees the Altgelds of the west and the doughfaces and copperheads of the north and east, who are keeping out of sight as much as possible, patiently biding their time, praying for the coming of the morning when Bryan will wake up as president of the United States. Then the negroes in the public service will be as completely eliminated — EFFACED — as they are from politics in South Carolina and Mississippi, for if negroes cannot vote what right have they to hold offices that belong to white men who do? This will be the Tillman argument. Mr. Bryan will protest a little, and Mr. Tillman will call to his remembrance the fact that "we of the south have disfranchised the 'nigger' in order to give you the electoral vote of that section. We want these offices. Out with the 'niggers!'" This is why Bishop Derrick and all other sensible negroes are going to work and vote for McKinley. The hungry Democrats in other sections of the country will be equally insistent and determined in their demands, and Bryan, hungry for a second term, will not dare to oppose their wishes, the negro will be weeded out, and the $6,000,000 and over which is now paid in salaries to negro officeholders will be diverted into other channels. A few messengers and laborers will be retained because hungry Democrats are averse to performing menial employment. This is no fancy picture. One of the strong forces in the United States senate is Hon. William Eaton Chandler of New Hampshire. He is a good fighter and as fair an opponent as ever broke a lance with the enemy. Senator Chandler is a candidate for re-election. His long experience in the senate and his thorough acquaintance with the public questions which must perforce engage the attention of the incoming administration emphasize the demand for his return to the senate, where his splendid talents and his admitted ability as a speaker and a party worker will be available in the settlement of the problems which are to give character and prominence and dignity to the American name. The legislature of New Hampshire will have performed one of the greatest acts in its history by returning to the senate that true and tried champion of the rights of the oppressed of all races, that uncompromising Republican and unflinching friend of the negro, William Eaton Chandler. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. JOHN E. BRUCE, Dr. Shields in the Meshes. The arrest of Rev. A. W. Shields last week for 'practising medicine' without license was a shock to his many friends in this city and elsewhere. He was never known as a doctor of medicine but is known far and wide as a doctor of divinity. He has travelled and preached in all parts and sections of this country and is known as a most eloquent pulpit orator. He makes up and sells a preparation of his own known as "Shields Linement" which is said to contain great healing properties. It was the sale of this linement and the "job" of a local detective which are given as an "excuse" for his arrest. He plead guilty on a "techical charge" and paid his fine. His many friends are incensed at his arrest and conviction. The History of The Howard Medical Department. The History of the Medical Department of Howard University, announced some time since, will be ready by about the 25th inst. It will comprise also a History of the Hospital and of the Training School for Nurses; biographical sketches of the General Officers of the University, the Medical Faculty, Graduates and Non-graduates, and much other information; and over a hundred portraits, besides many illustrations of the University and College J. DR. F. J. SHADD. buildings, including the laboratories, &c. The book is printed on heavy paper and in the best style; beveled edges; nearly 300 pages. Price, $3 00 in cloth, $3 50 in morooco. 25 cents additional per copy if sent by mail or express; mailing to nearest post office, express to any railroad point, in United States or Canada. Books will not be sent C. O. D. The subscription price must be prepaid; preferably by post office or express orders. Address, DR F. J. SHADD, 901 R Street, N. W. or DR. D. S LAMB, 800 Tenth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. In a New Dress. The Southern Hotel at 311 Pa. ave n. w. managed by that popular boniface, Col Jack M. Ryan, is a thing of beauty. It has been renovated and repapered from the first to the fourth floor and its new dress is very becoming. The paper was selected with a view to light, comfort and beauty. The Southern is one of the best and most popular hotels in Washington for the accommodation of colored people. 9 In Memory of J. Frank Boston who Died September 22, 1899. By his loving friend, A. R. J. That kindly voice is hushed! No longer are those ready hands Animated with life's warm blood. All is still, all is still Peace and repose. Yet in memory's distant dell I hear your voice, To me in solitude it tells, Lone heart rejoice. Thou' all is still. In that remote land I'll meet thee Where sorrow is not known, Where rest shall be our crown, On that great day. Honors for a Washington Merchant. The award of two prize medals to Chris. Xander by the International Jury for his four exhibits (2 classes) at the Paris Exposition is a deserved honor. It is of interest to Washington, inasmuch as these exhibits are products of this city and the only ones from here which concurred with thousands of exhibits of all countries. The excellent reputation Chris. Xander's Virginia wines and his Melliston cordial and stomach bitters have enjoyed for years has received its grand confirmation by the board of connaisseurs in Paris. NOTICE MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I was ashamed of myself, to-day I have a thick growth of hair all over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am doing for my hair that it is grown so beautifully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) also makes curly or kinky hair straight, smooth and pliable Prevents falling out and breaking off. The genuine never disappoints. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers. If your dealer cannot supply you we will send you express paid one bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.40. Write your name and address plainly to the OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 80 Wabash Ave., Chicago. The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 O St. N. W. Secretary. Address ```markdown ``` 10 ATTEMPTED TO "LECTURE." Lights Turned Out on W. Allison Sweeney, Who Then Sought Protection. Muncie, Ind., Special.—There came near being a riot in the African Methodist Episcopal church Monday night, the presence of policemen in anticipation of trouble averting serious results, over the attempt of W. Allison Sweeny "colored," of Indianapolis, to deliver a "lecture." Sweeney is know to be a democrat, and a committee of colored people met him at the depot and warned him not to attempt speech making in a Muncie church where there are but three known colored democrats in a population of 2,000. But a small crowd J. A. C. W. ALLISON SWEENEY ESQ was present, and soon after the speaker began and his theme was discover ed both men and women rushed into the church from the street like wild people and stopped the "lecture" by turning out the lights. The officers protected Sweeney, who is an old acquaintance of Rey. Tucker Wilson, pas tor of the church. Tickets of admission were sold at the door. Upon each was printed the names of McKinley and Bryan, and the holder was to vote them at the conclusion of the "lecture." The people declared that ie would disgrace the church to have a democratic speech made in it. We want it distinctly understood that we are not in favor of transforming the churches into political halls. It makes no difference to us whether or not the meetings are conducted in the interest of the republican or the democratic parties, and if we had the power we would take a large club and drive every cheap Negro preacher and broken-down politicians out of the churches who attempted to us them for political purposes. Studying the School System. Prof. N. B. Young, Director in the Department of Pedagogy in the Georgia State Industrial College at Savannah, Ga., is in town making a study of our school system. He has inspected the schools in Richmond, Va., the Industrial College at Enfield, N. C., and goes from here to Hampton, Va., for the same purpose. He is stopping at Mrs. Freeman's 1828 K street. Our Schools and Colleges. Those who will have books to buy cannot do better than to visit Mr. John H. Wills, 506 Eleventh st., n. w., who can give best qualities in school and college books, new or second hand. If you do not live in this city send for list and prices. Mr. Wills has also a large collection of Negro literature. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "BIG BOW" J. P. KERK, The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseasesor no Charge. Call or Write. Dr. L. G. Hayden, General Manager, Office hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Here is An Opportunity. An colored man who wants to prepare himself for the Christian ministry can do so by entering the Phelps Hall Bible Training School connected with the Tuskegee Institute. Worthy and earnest students who want to prepare for the ministry or other Christian work and have no funds will be given an opportunity to work their way through in a way that need not interfere with studies. For further information, address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Harriet A. Gibbs. Miss Harriet A. Gibbs. Graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and late of Boston. TEACHER OF MUSIC, VOICE CULTURE, PIANO, ORGAN, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. STUDIO: 14 N ST., N. W. BUSH'S CAFE Is now open. It contains all that is up-to-date. A high line of Liquors, the choicest Cigars and an appetizing Free Lunch with a glass of Beer. You must make a visit to get an idea of the place. GEORGE BUSH, PROP., 701 4th Street, Opp. Pension Office. THE M'KINLEY HOUSE. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE 103 6 h St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. Messrs. B.T. Fields and John T. Lewis mixologists. MRS. M. S. BROWN & CO. Proprietors. DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? 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, Bronchial troubles, Sores, Skin Diseases, all itching sensations, all Female Complaints, La Grippe or Pneumonia, Ulcers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst form, without the use of knife or instruments, Eczema, Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. Medicine sent to any address by express. For full particulars send 2 cent stamp for answer. J. P. KERR, None genuine unless bought a imitators, as we have many. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS 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 3C., AD 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY 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 cuisine, convenient to all cars. One half square from Pennsylvania Depot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON PROPRIETOR 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. THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE MAN, 620 N. EUTAW ST. BALTIMORE, MD at 620 North Eutaw Street. Beware of HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RETA CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year The Langston House 479 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. 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. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor SILENCE BROS., Wines, Liquors and Cigars, A Noonday Lunch from 11,30 to 2 p.m. 430 EIGHTH ST., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Sayings of the Sanctum. Prof. Burt recently photographed thestaff of the Demonstrator in a group You ought to see it. But then, we are a good looking set, anyhow.--The Demonstrator. A Keyporter who took in the Coney Island excursion on Labor Day was himself "taken in" by one of the many angels" at that famous resort, and he got home next day broke. There is a striking similarity between some Negroes and some donkeys. They constantly grow meaner the older they get, but in both cases the treatment has a great deal to do with it. -The Journal. We learned that one of the deasons of Salem Baptist church led aset dance on an excursion boat some time ago. It is a burning shame for any church to hold such men as deacons. The churches of Christ should cease to fill the deacon's seat with trash. -The (S. C.,) Standard. The W. Va., Advocate nas no great love for colored democrats. Listen at this:— "All over West Virginia, either peddling some irresponsible Negro journal of postal card dimensions or circulating some deceptive pamphlet, pregnant with Democratic promises, can be heard the tread of the Esaus who have sold their birthright for a mess of pottage. The father will be jealous when he reads this bon mot from the Messenger: James Mallory of Branch avenue, has thirteen fine hogs, three of which he expects will weigh over 300 pounds each. He is also in the poultry business in which he is very successful. Mallory's father, Alfred Mallory who lives at Fennywood, Mecklenburg, Co., Va., will be very much surprised when he learns that his son is raising larger hogs than he is. There is trouble in Norwood, w. Va. and the green eyed monster is abroad in that community, The McDowell Herald delivers itself in this wise:— There are a few few people in this county who are so impregnated with those meanest of all vices, jealously and envy, that they must be a misery to themselves as well as a curse to the community in which the reside. The editor of this paper has no time to parley with them, for our mission is to assist the race, with which we are identified into a higher nobler sphere. The weak and silly efforts of the few misguided ignoramuses in Elkhorn district who have never learned the elementary part of manhood and honor can do this paper or its editor no more harm than if they were talking about the moon. Weaklings in the shape of men, fear not, there is nothing you possess that we desire, nor nothing that you can obtain in the way of recognition that we would not stamp our foot upon with disdain, so allow us to pursue the even tenor of our way and the Hersald will not apprise the world that you are in existence." Rev. S. W. Smith D. D. Pastor of the Bright Hope Baptist Church, of Princeton, N.J., and N.J. Dept. Editor of the Christian Banner passed through the city on his way home from Richmond where he has been in attendance at the National Baptist Convention. He is a member of the board of education. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Prophets Abroad. W. H. Melton, a played out colored Texas democrat, who used to receive his mail at Waco, is now head buster on the the Memphis (Tennessee Colored Citizen. Melton gained a little cheap notoriety by sitting on the grand stand with W. J. Bryan here last fall, but it did not last; for in Texas a Negro democrat is of few days and full of trouble. Dallas Express. "Prof." (?) W. B. Short formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, is now collector for the Union Herald of Columbus, O. Mr. Short will get all that is coming to him but— Our old friend Phil H. Brown is in Chicago. Phil is a good fellow but— And there are others of whom we shall speak later. THEY WIN $15,000. The Canadian-Australian Steamship Company Wont Allow Any More "Color Line" to be Drawn on Their Vessels. Honolulu, Hawaii. - Fifteen thousand dollars are to be poured into the pockets of the members of the Hogan minstrel troupe and those who backed them, as a result of the numerous suits filed against the Canadian-Australian Steamship Company last spring on account of the refusal of the company to carry them from Honolulu to Victoria This result was made known recently when the attorneys for Hogan and his troupe and those of the steamship company reached a compromise by which the suits were all discontinued and the entire matter ended by the payment of the lump sum of $15,000 to the attorneys for the plaintiffs. The steamship has feared for some time that one of their vessels might be attached for the payment of the judgment already secured against them, and as a few days' delay in port here would cost the company more than all the suits amounted to, they wished to compromise and get the matter entirely out of the way. The Hogan incident was one of the most sprightly that has enlivened Honolulu for a long time. Hogan and his troupe came from Australia early in the spring and played several weeks here. The trouble occurred when the troupe started to leave for Victoria. They had come up from Australia on the Canadian Australian boat, having purchased through ticket, with stop over privileges in Honolulu. But when they came to go away on the Mlowera her captain refused to take them for some unexplained reason, claiming that the ship was full, and urging other excuses. The "unbleached" Americans believed that the color line had been drawn, and they brought suit against the company for $5,000 each. There were 29 of these suits filed in one day and three of them were brought to trial before a month had passed. All three resulted in judgments against the company. Hogan got $2,250, Hurley Thyous $185, and Mrs. Jennie Alexander, $5,000. All were appealed, and the rest hung on awaiting the decision of the supreme court. But the end came when the suits were all compromised and those remaining on the docket will be striken off. Odd Fellows Hall, No. 1606 M Street, N. W. Cafe Open From 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Meals a la Carte. Regular Breakfast from 7 to 10 a. m. " Dinner from 4 to 7 p. m. Sunday Dinner from 2 to 4 p. m. Ice Cream and Ices Flavors for Sunday, Vanilla, Peach Fine Catering Soliciting the patronage of our are Very respect GRAY & BRO., Ice Cream and Ices Constantly on Hand. Flavors for Sunday, Vanilla, Peach, Strawberry, Chocolate, Lemon Ice. Soliciting the patronage of our friends and the public generally, we are Very respectfully, NOTICE MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I was ashamed of myself, to-day I have a thick growth of hair all over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am doing for my hair that it is grown so beautifully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) also makes curly or kinky hair straight, smooth and pliable Prevents falling out and breaking off. The genuine never disappoints. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers. If your dealer cannot supply you we will send you express paid one bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.40. Write your name and address plaintly to the OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 80 Wabash Ave., Chicago. REDUCED TO $1.00 BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE AFTER HAIR STRAIGHTENER. One LARGE JAR thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required if used as directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, smallpox pits, tan and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00, or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter, or we will send it C.O.D. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CRANE, 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Geo. W. Wise Furnishing Undertaker PRACTICAL EMBALMER 2900 M street. Georgetown,D. C. Telephone call. 103-83. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern stand- ard Family Medi- cine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE R·I·P·A·N·S TABULES MARK --- Constantly on Hand. Strawberry, Chocolate, Lemon Ice. g a Specialty. friends and the public generally, we fully, PROPRIETORS. MME. DAVIS KATIE SMITH Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. W. H BUTLER, PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. Lewis Biggers, 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. 11 12 LOVE'S ART. [For The Colored American.] A kiss----our lips touched lightly----that was all, There came to me a thrill my heart Was not disturbed, nor felt the thrall Of love's chain. I knew not love's art. Love's work was finished. He had but stepped aside. Thy kiss, so light, so soft, left fire Within my hear. * * Thou tho' by pride Set high, Thou art my souls desire. LUCIEN H. WHITE, Washington, D. C. IT IS RUMORED That Dorsey Foutz is in town. That Le Droit Park is rapidly being Africanized. That Howard University is growing in popularity. That the new school regime is working like a charm. That L. C. Bailey contemplates re-entering politics. That Dr. J. Frank Webb will soon open up a bank of his own. That Dr. Cabaniss was greatly improved by his trip abroad. That many weddings in high life are on the tapis for the holidays. That Rev. Geo. W. Lee and Bill Chase are all in hands and gloves now. That Chas. G. Williams and E. L. Thornton have signed the pledge. That Rev. W. P Gibbons will soon lead a charming bride to the altar. That there is great jealousy among the Afro-American ministers of the city. That the two colored trustees are strictly "in it" and are heard as well as seen. That Hon. George H. White is in great demand as a campaign spellbinder. That Col. M. M. Holland is willing to let "good enough" alone for the present. That Wm. T. Montague is a most popular official around the District building. That Rev. W. J. Howard is the most popular and well paid colored Baptist minister in Washington. That McKinley money finds no takes at the hang outs and places where wagers are placed. That the members of the Sparta Rod and Gun Club returned crestfallen without fish or game. That the Jefferson Bros. do the crack poultry business in the Center Market, and lead in their business. That certain high salaried govern ment clerks are "tough" when it comes to paying a subscription bill. That Rev. S. Geriah Lampkins, pastor of the Lovely Zion Baptist church is seeking newspaper notoriety. That a certain young married couple who recently applied for divorce have about harmonized their differences. That Col. Perry H. Carson will give up his home in Ivy City and take a suite of rooms somewhere in the city. Col. James Gray of Gray and Costelv was at Old Point, Hampton and Norfolk, Va., last Saturday and Sunday, shaking hands with old friends. THE COLORED HYDRANGEA, WASHINGTON, H. E. Mr. T. D. Simms of 1258 24th street northwest, has returned from Atlantic City. The Association of the Good Samaritans met at Mt. Zion Baptist church this week. A large number of delegates were in attendance and the meetings were well attended. Mr. Marcellus West Out. Mr. Marcellus West who met with such a serious accident at the Walton Hotel in June last has just recovered sufficiently to come out on his crutches. It will be remembered that Mr. West had a leg broken and was otherwise injured by the breaking of the elevator which fell from the 10th floor to the basement. The Medicine Man. One of the most successful and enter prising young business men of Baltimore, Md., is Dr. L. J. Hayden, the manufacturer of the J P. Kerr Medicines, whose office and storerooms are located at 620 N. Eutaw street. Since . DR. L J. HAYDEN, The Manufacturer of the J. P. Kerr Medicines. Dr. Hayden has taken charge of this mammoth concern he has increased the business ten fold. The medicines are sent to all parts of the world and if one is to judge from the large number of testimonials received he would say that the Kerr medicines never fail to effect a cure. His advertisement appears on the 10th page in this issue. Read it. FREE SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER. BEFORE AFTER BEFORE. Is the recipe of a Celebrated Chemist, and is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It is the most wonderful preparation in the world to make kinky, knotty, stubborn, harsh, short and thin hair, long, thick, beautiful, straight, soft, glossy and pliable. It stops hair from falling out, promotes a rapid growth, restores natural color, and gives health to the hair and scalp, by positively curing dandruff and all scafd diseases. This marvelous remedy grows hair on bald heads and thin places. Please try it, and read some of the testimonials from thousands of persons who are now using it. Price 80 and 55 cents, by mail. Little Hero Pills, 10 and 25 cents. Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier, 30 cents. Scott's Mustache Forcer, 25 cents. Scott's Catarch Cure, (Liquid) 25 cts. Scott's Nasal Cream, (for Catarch) 25 cts. Dr. Marian's Female Tabuloids (for female troubles) 25 cts. Scott's Wonderful Pile Cure, 25 cts. 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 510. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. United Order of True Relief ORGANIZED January 1, Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - The Strongest Financial Organization the Negre Has Produced to Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Subordinate Fountains are composed of males and females, sound and of good oral character. Conventions.—When joining the Order through Conventions, person to 50 years of age; when joining the Fountain by application per 60 years of age complete. Joining or Benefit Fees.—From 14 to 60 years of age, $4.60; at 60, $6.60. Death benefits.—$75 and $125. Should death occur within the first at year, $125 will be paid to the heirs, assigns or legal representative. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. The Strongest Financial Organization the Negro Has Produced in This Country. Read and learn for yourself what it has done and how to become a member. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Subordinat; Fountains are composed of males and females, sound in health and mind, and of good floral 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 30 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 55, $5.00; at 60, $6.00 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. Stock Benefits.—From 6 to 9 per month, paid weekly. Sick Benefits.—From $6 to $9 per month, paid weekly. Monthly Dues annually, January benefits. Life membership said member a life fruits of the stock year. Just calculate amount to $6.80, a per share, amount a balance of $8.20 the monthly dues the monthly dues. Additional Member, said member from $1 to $88, w loan, redeem his p Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents per month, January and July. The monthly dues secure the benefits. Life membership—Ten snacks of Bank Stock, costing each member and member a life member. After paying dues and owning the shares of the stock will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome tax. Just calculate—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes amount to $6.80, and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's due balance of $3.20. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents monthly dues and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend the monthly dues and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Additional Benefits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances arise, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the miss, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. Monthly Dues are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semiannually, January and July. The monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick benefits. Life membership—Ten snacks of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, made 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 per share, amounts to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave a balance of $5.20. 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, said member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan from $1 to $88, which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the loan, redeem his policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. Rosebud Fountains are composed for children male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spotments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Shipped within the first year, $24.50; after the first year, to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month, 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. Monthly dues purchase the highest weekly rate. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly 15 cents. or 25 cents, respectively, just as taxes, 10 cents annually, paid service. The child is allowed to purchase the makes his policy self-support. HE REGALLA. CLASS B TABLE. Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. A to 25 years.....$2 50 $200 00 to 35 years.....2 75 200 00 to 45 years.....3 00 200 00 to 50 years.....8 25 140 00 to 55 years.....8 25 115 00 to 60 years.....8 50 90 00 to 65 years.....4 50 65 00 E Class Policies are as follows. CLASS E TABLE. Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. A to 25 years.....$5 00 $500 00 to 35 years.....5 25 500 00 to 45 years.....5 50 500 00 to 50 years.....5 75 450 00 to 55 years.....5 75 400 00 years (Complete).....6 00 850 00 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 85 years..... 85 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 to 60 years..... 60 to 65 years..... E Class Policie 14 to 25 years..... 25 to 85 years..... 35 to 45 years..... 45 to 50 years..... 50 to 55 years..... 55 years (Complete Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 35 years. 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 45 years. 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 48 45 to 50 years. 8 25 140 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 years. 8 25 115 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 years. 8 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 60 to 65 years. 8 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 Agea. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. 14 to 25 years..... $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 25 to 85 years..... 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 35 to 45 years..... 5 50 600 00 10 40 ..... 45 to 50 years..... 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 95 50 to 55 years..... 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 95 55 years (Complete)..... 6 00 850 00 11 00 2 95 The ages are reckoned from the last birthday. Remember that the annual du payments of three the balance of enses will go to o if dues are pay and his full propo nade his own col self-supporting, an to collect. You will readl to meet once or fo Life nefts. Stock in two sh of per cent, or of life, they may t period of time. Members of Cl year of their mem Stock, and secure bership, in either member in health, Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided of three months each, payable the 1st of January, April, June. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member uses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent of his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment he own collector, thereby making the membership independent of supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds m Life benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase two shares for each year of their membership. The stock, per cent, or one dollar per share. Should misfortune befall their life, they may take their stock certificates and policies, and secure a lot of time. Members of Class E can purchase 25 shares of Bank Stock, and the tarar of their membership; likewise, they may take their policies and stock, and secure a loan after a given period of time. You will readily ship, in either one of these Classes, like the Fountains and the Rosebud in health, as well as his family in death. Remember that the applicant is benefited as soon as his policy is issued. The annual dues of either of the above named Classes may be divided into quarterly payments of three months each, payable the last of January, April, July, and October. The balance of annual dues remaining to the credit of each member after paying expenses will go to the purchase of Bank Stock for said member. If dues are paid annually in advance, the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash, and his full proportion of annual dues. By the latter mode of payment each member is made his own collector, thereby making the membership independent of the agent, and self-supporting, and the member receiving the percentage that would be paid to the agent to collect. You will readily see that the members of either one of these classes are only required to meet once or four times a year, while the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Life benefits.—The members of B Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank Stock, 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. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenceme 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898. stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the buds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per lar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. More held subject to the orders of the depositors. De in 1898 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to a positers during the financial stringency, while the other banks were from 10 cents and 1 In 1893 this w depositors during This Department of the necessity of organization, and t farms, 3; dwellings The Reformer General Agent of from 10 cents and upwards. Special attention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. In 1893 this was the only bank in Richmond which continued to pay currency to the depositors during the financial stringency, while the other banks were using scrip. 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 122 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $164,000. Buildings leased. This Department manages and controls the property of the organization. It grew out of the necessity of having offices and buildings in which to carry on the business of the organization, and to furnish halls for the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12 farms, 3; dwellings, 2; hotels, 1; with a fee simple value of $164,000. Buildings leased, 12 The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a copy in the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Press, VO., having a bureaucracy job Department, and makes a specialty The Reformer is the Beacon-Light, the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a live race journal, with a circulation of 6,000. It is the medium of the Order, and its columns teem with all its doings and achievements. Send for sample copies. It is published weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, Va. Having a newspaper job department, and makes a specialist of high-quality work. This Degree style and price B and H benefits. B Class Poll THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. er of rue Reformers. D January 1, 1881. N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va ation the Negro Has Produced in This Country. that it has done and how to become a member. MINATE FOUNTAINS. Bed of males and females, sound in health and mind order through Conventions, persons are taken in from the Fountain by application persons are taken from to 20 years of age, $4.60; at 50, $5.10; at 65, $5.00 could death occur within the first year, $75; after the assigns or legal representatives. are 35 or 50 cents per month. Taxes are 80 cents annually, paid semi- and July. The monthly dues secure the highest weekly sick-hip—Ten shares of Bank Stock, costing each member $5 a share, member life member. After paying dues and owning the stock one year, will pay the member's dues, and leave a handsome little balance each time—monthly dues, 50 cents per month, and taxes 80 cents per year and a dividend on ten shares of stock at 20 per cent on the dollar, or $5 to $10 annually, which will pay the member's dues, $6.80, and leave. Should the dues be 35 cents per month, and 80 cents taxes per year and taxes will amount to $5 per year. The dividend of $10 would pay and taxes, and leave a balance of $5. Exits of Life Membership.—Should adverse circumstances befall a member may take his ten shares of stock and Fountain policy, and secure a loan which will enable said member to tide over the misfortune, pay up the policy and stock, and go on his way rejoicing. 2. ROSEBUD FOUNTAIN (For the Children.) Fountains are composed for children, male and female to 14 years of age. For Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by installment.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid in fees or guardians. Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly, cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest is purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 10 cents, 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may pay, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually. January the child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance Rosebud Fountains are composed for children, male and to male, from 3 to 14 years of age. Joining or Benefit Fees, $1.50; paid spot cash or by installments. Death Benefits.—$24.50 and $37.00. Should death occur within the first year, $24.50; after the first year $37 will be paid to the parents or guardians. Sick Benefits.—From $1.50 to $4.00 per month paid weekly, 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per week, respectively. The highest monthly dues purchase the highest weekly sick benefits. Monthly Dues and Taxes.—The monthly dues are 10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents, respectively, just as the Fountain may ties, 10 cents annually, paid semiannually, January he child is allowed to purchase five shares of Bank makes his policy self-supporting, with a balance HE REGALLA. in that is worn by the members of the Order. For hip, male and female, and secure life and death CLASS B TABLE. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. $2 50 $200 00 $4 75 $1 20 2 75 200 00 4 75 1 20 3 00 200 00 5 70 1 48 3 25 140 00 6 85 1 66 3 25 115 00 6 85 1 66 8 50 90 00 7 60 1 90 8 50 65 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS B TABLE. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate. Annual Dues. Paid Quarterly. $5 00 $500 00 $9 50 $2 40 5 25 500 00 9 50 ..... 5 50 500 00 10 40 ..... 5 75 450 00 11 40 2 85 5 75 400 00 11 40 2 85 6 00 850 00 11 00 2 85 First birthday. Benefited as soon as his policy is issued. Above named Classes may be divided into quarterly role the 1st of January, April, July, and October. Joining to the credit of each member after paying ex- tack Stock for said member. Once the member gets 5 per cent drawback in cash. By the latter mode of payment each member is being the membership independent of the agent, and being the percentage that would be paid to the agent Others of either one of these classes are only required to the Fountains and Rosebuds meet twice a month. Class are allowed to purchase 15 shares of Bank of their membership. The stock yields a dividend. Should misfortune befall them on their pathway certificates and policies, and secure a loan after a given 25 shares of Bank Stock, and two shares for each they may take their policies and certificates of Bank period of time. You will readily see that the mem- ber, like the Fountains and the Rosebuds, benefits the ly in death. '5. THE TRUE REFORMERS' BANK. bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March. stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 8. of business to March 1, 1898. is $3,488,100. The is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rose-esses, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the do-deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank interest on all time deposits. Moneys on demand are the orders of the depositors. Deposits are receivedention is given to the collection of notes and drafts. Richmond which continued to pay currency to its money, while the other banks were using scorp. The Savings Bank of the G. F. U. O. T. R. was chartered March 1888. Its capital stock is $100,000. It commenced business April 3, 1889. The amount of business to March 1, 1898, is $3,458,100. The stock of this bank is sold to the membership of the Fountains, Rosebuds, B and E classes, and pays a dividend of 20 per cent on the dollar. Persons can deposit their moneys on time or demand. The bank pays 4 per cent interest on all time deposits. Monies on demand are held subject to the orders of the depositor. Depositors are received 6. REAL ESTATE OF THE U. O. T. R. controls the property of the organization. It grew out buildings in which to carry on the business of the Subordinate Lodges. Buildings now owned, 12; a fee simple value of $104,000. Buildings leased. 7. THE REFORMER, the Organ of the Order. the Head-Light, the General Messenger and the Columns teem with all its delays and achievements. Used weekly in The Reformer Printing Office, Richmond, and makes a speciality of high-class work 4. CLASSES. HOWARD ENTERS NEW FIELDS. The Old Normal Abolished and a Pedagogy Established—Its Graduates in Eery Field of Activity Editor Colored American - On September 26, Howard University will open the thirty-fourth annual session of her academic departments. At the same time the Department of Pedagogy will begin its second year. It is to this latter we wish to call attention as Howard University is probably the first university devoted to the education of colored youth, to add to its curriculum a course in philosophy and pedagogy in accordance with modern ideas of education. The events of the last few months have been sufficiently portentious to cause the thinking people of this country to reflect soberly upon the signs presented in the sociological world. The steadily advancing hostility, or the ever increasing boldness of its display, toward the Negro in the United States, should cause a well-founded alarm and inspire the Negro and his friends to renewed effort to find or develop an adequate check or defense against these onslaughts. We yet believe that "knowledge is power," and are therefore deeply interested in all that concerns education. The school privileges in some quarters are being curtailed, school houses have been burned, school property looted and school laws enacted which are adverse to the interests of the Negro These facts would seem to indicate that it is not the number or mass of the Negroes that is feared by his enemies but rather the intelligence of the Negro. The understanding of this condition should intensify the determination of the Negro to acquire at all hazards a thorough education in accordance with the latest ideas and be prepared to transmit to and bestow upon his descendants the best educational status possible. The University was organized in 1867. Designated in its act of incorporation as a "university for the education of youth in the liberal arts and sciences;" forever prohibited by the breadth of its charter from discriminating against applicants on account of their race, sex, or previous condition, it has proven a boon to thousands who were denied elsewhere the privileges of higher education, welcoming to its halts all seekers of knowledge and numbering among its students, contemporarily the rich and poor, male and female, black and white, native and foreign, it has treated them with out distinction and without difference. From its collegiate, normal, theological, law and medical courses have been ushered into the world of activity some of the brightest lights of their respective callings. The university has undergone several reorganizations to keep it fully abreast of the times and to meet the demands of an ever advancing civilization. In keeping with this policy and under the direction of the skillful hand of President J. E. Rankin, D. D., LL. D. in 1898 the old Normal Department was abolished and a department was established, designated as Department of pedagogy, with Prof. L. B. Moore, late of the University of Pennsylvania as dean. The purpose of this department as set forth in the prospectus for the current year, is "To afford opportunity, both theoretical and practical, for the training of teachers of both sexes for elementary and secondary schools, and to help by instruction and direction those who wish to pursue studies and investigations in the science of education. The four main lines of instruction are the history, the philosophy, the science, and the practice of education. The work in general education aims (1) to acquaint the student with those principles and practices of education which have changed the methods of secular schools and established them upon a psychological basis; (2) to lay a broad culture in the student himself; and (3) to create a spirit of enthusiastic devotion to the highest of all work. the instruction of a little child. The University has made every effort to include in the corps of instructors and lecturers in this department some of the best educators of the country, numbering among them such men as Prof. Chickering, professor in Gallaudet College, Dr. Klemm, specialist in the Bureau of Education, and a well known author of school text books; Dr. Mayo, who for nineteen years has lectured on educational subjects before the various colleges throughout the country; Dr. Harris, United States Commissioner of Education; W. B. Powell, late Supt., of the Washington Public Schools; while as stated above the general direction has been placed in the hands of Prof. Lewis B. Moore, A. M., Ph. D., a graduate of Fisk University and a post post graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he won the degree of Ph. D., under such men as the eminent Dr. Fullerton; Drs. Lamberton and Gudemann, the latter a graduate of the University of Berlin. Prof. Moore also pursued a special course under Dr. G. Stanley Hall at Clark University. The high rank that Prof. Moore must take as a well prepared educator must, from the above, be apparent to all. He is also a member of the American Philological Association, which fact in itself is a certificate of merit. Under such an excellent head this department can not fail to do much for all who will present themselves as candidates for its instruction. It particularly appeals to professional educators of various grades who desire to fit themselves for positions in colleges, normal schools and higher institutions of learning, or who wish to equip themselves for the management of individual schools or city systems. It offers an opportunity for young men and women to fit themselves to successfully carry on the work that the prejudice of the south is discontinuing, and to rationally erect and man systems that shall be as nearly perfect as those of which we are being deprived. This department has the further advantage of being a part of a large university in which it is established along side of law, medicine, theology and applied science. This brings within the reach of the student a far wider field and richer resources for information than could possibly be obtain by individual effort. Its curriculum includes the history of education and philos. Studies analytically the human individual as fit by nature for education; investigates the hygenic and physiological condition necessary to intellectual development; the processes and methods of teaching. the differences arising from environment or hereditary disposition, and tries to prepare the teacher to comprehend readily and meet with facility the requirements of the school room, to become, in short, the controlling factor in the development of the child nature committed to his care. Psychology, ethics, sociology, and aesthetics are studying as to their proper bearing upon and placed in a scheme of Has it Ever Occurred to You? That the Barber Shop at the corner of 6th and Missouri avenue, northwest, is the neatest, coolest and most up to-date in the city? Work done in first class style by first class artists. Come once and you will come again. All brands of imported and domestic cigars and tobacco BARBERS: Bud Harris, of Kentucky, Peter Walsh, of Washington, D. C. Wilber Richards, E. L. Payne, of Washington, D. C. Porter. W. M. HILL, Prop., 101 6th St., N. W., Opp. 6th St. Depot. A education, and the teacher equips himself upon that greatest of all works, in which our Savior was the pioneer, the redemption and elevation of the human race and the moulding of mankind into a nearer likeness of the Creator, that he may be better prepared for the great end of his existence,—complete living. The department enrolled in its day and evening courses last year, exclusive of the practice school, about 85 students, among whom were some of the most progressive teachers in the public schools of Washington. This must be considered a propitious opening. The department hopes that with a clearer understanding of the opportunities afforded by its courses the enrollment will be doubled in the present year. Let all who can, take advantage of the means within their reach. "Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom." 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It can not be, the nature of Americanism to revile the Negro who treats the recent out- rages committed upon his race with satirical reflections, since from American sources we are duly credited with being a race not given to dysreptic maundering in the hour of trouble. Hence we have put a check-rein on our Muse, and with a make believe flippar cy, descended down among the "canaille of versifiers" to do justice to the present-day saturnalia of crime which our people are enduring at the hands of cultured Americans. "Laugh and the world laughs with you," says that warm blooded daughter of "Ero," E. W. Wilcox, and to be gallant we agree. But in our case the world seems to have lost its sense of distinction, and laughs at us all the time, differentiating not between the smile or the tear. But we poets have the singular faculty of flopping over to the majority side of any question when it is discreet. So, as one of that ilk, and knowing that its method of treatment will please our Lord and Master, the American white man, we dedicate our verses to any one they may seem to hit. Be it understood however, we are in a good humor and means no harm. It was in days primeval [stood, When man at the outskirts of bright Eden Just at the dawning of evil: Neither being nor wishing to be good. Nor how and why to be knowing, Simply an anthropoid, mindless, and, dense, To all but the wind's sharp blowing And the dread gnawing of hunger intense. Slaying, but not for the pleasure It gave to sacrifice life in man's blood: But to fill a foodless embrasure, Then sooth to loll in his pallet of mud. Then was he soulless and savage, [crime. Crude in the makeshifts which cultivate Sylvan in habit: to ravage Knowing not how in that far away time. Later he discovered progression [style: And learned to wear clothes of manifold Which very wicked concession Provoked him to manners insuffrably vile. Finally he conquered true culture Both of abstract and concentrate kind, Then evolved a vulture With a eunning and polemical mind, He feeds on the world, relenting Never so long as there yet stays a bite And gluts on his brother, reserting [right." Discussion that argues the question, "not This is styled civilization And a flight toward the ideal clouds, While the mob in cultured vocation Is hanging poor "Negroes" in crowds. That high the new indication Of refinement has ascended with ease Must call for a full vindication By a glance at our "Lynch" laden trees. Or, the broad streets of the city, "wreck." Where now the votive of knowledge is And the rabble is shorn of all pith At the mere sight of an African's neck. Oh! for the happy days tribal And the catch's catch can fashion to live, Unlearned of laws and the Bible Which percolate through the world as a sieve, At least 'twere free from the chances Of giving the fastidious offense, And thereby doing air dances Oblivious to their humorous sense. THE GATE CITY NEWS. Bishop Turner's Reception and Banquet -A Memorial Meeting in Honor of Mrs. Grant-Personals and News Notes Atlanta, Ge., Special-On the 4th inst., Bethel Church tendered to Bishop and Mis. H. M. Turner, a fine reception, at which short talks were made by the pastor, Dr. E. W. Lee, Rev. Dr. John Henderson. President of Morris Brown College, Rev. J. A. Brockett, Prof. W. H. Crogman, et al. The Bishop was then introduced who was recieved with applause. In his talk he referred to McKinley and Bryan. Before he was through, however, there was quite an interesting coloquy between him and Major Easley. WASHINGTON, D. C. At the banquet table were seated around the good Bishop. Profs. Crogman and wife, Rev. Henderson and wife, D. J Jordan and wife, Rev. H. H. Proctor and wife, Hon. H. A. Rucker and wife, E. L Simon, Eeq., and wife, Major S. W. Easley and wife. The other tables were filled with Atlanta's notables. The people here are glad to meet the wife of the great prelate. This reception was tendered him in spite of his recent saying with which his auditors do not agree, but they admire the man. Rev W. H. Proctor conducted the devotional exercises during the evening. On the 9th Sunday afternoon, at Bethel, a memorial meeting was held in memory of the late Mrs. Florida Grant, wife of Bishop Grant. Prayer was offered by Rev. Floyd Grant Snelson. The church was packed by the friends of the deceased. I do not know of a woman whose death carries saddness to as many hearts in Atlanta as Mrs. Grant. She was dearly beloved here by all, and the testimonies paid her at this meeting were beautiful, pleasing and eloquent and justly deserved. Mrs Whitman, wife of the pastor, was exceedingly loving and pathetic in her tribute. One little girl of about eleven or twelve years old, by the name of Grant, a member of Allen Temple Sunday School and a pupil of Mrs. Grant, was perhaps the talker of the occasion. Rev. Dr. E. W. Lee presided. Mr. and Mrs A. F. Herndon who have been in Paris for the past two or three months, are expected home this week. All of our citizens who have been spending the summer at the various resorts have returned home. Miss Laura Davis, one of Atlanta's best and brightest teachers has been transferred from the Summer Hill school to the Houston Street school, and Miss Mittie Smith who is also another one of the best teachers, has charge of the primary grades in the school. There are over three thousand colored children in our schools. There are numbers who failed to get in on last Monday when the schools opened. Houston Street school (our L. M. Hershaw's old school) has over 1100 enrolled and seated. Speaking of schools and scholars I am forced to observe that Washington has robbed Georgia of some of the brightest minds in America. You have first of all, L. M. Hershaw, T. A. Johnson, Thomas Marshall Dent, Thomas Horatio Malone, L. H. White, all of whom I am glad to hear are doing well in your midst. And there is Mrs. Mattie Brydie Ayling, one of the brightest who has ever left Atlanta University. I am told that she has just won a promotion in Census Bureau from $600 to $900. We are proud of the Georgia colony in your city. I will, however, ask Hershaw, what have become of J. H. Delemotto, J G. Hutchins, graduates of Atlanta University? They went to Washington some years ago as clerks. We sometimes hear of "Jake" but never of "John." Hon. J. W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury; Hon. Pink Morton, postmaster at Athens; Hon. J J. Hamilton, postmaster at Rome; Hon. Walter Akerman, postmaster at Cartersville were in the city this week conferring with Collector Rucker. 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SAFFORD, Secretary. ...THE... Georgia State Industrial College, Open to Both Sexes. The fall term beginning October 3rd, 1900, the Georgia State Industrial College will receive both young men and young women as boarders. The entire expenses for board, washing, fuel and lights will be only $5.00 per month. The location and surroundings are healthful and elevating. First-class opportunity for young men and women to obtain a good literary and industrial education. 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, Pres't. College, Ga. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues row ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. Howard University, WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges Thirty-third Session (1900-1901) will begin October 1st, 1900 and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College, $70. All students must register before October 12, 1900. For catalogue or further information apply to- F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary. 901 R St, N. W., Washington. D. C. A RARE OPPORTUNITY For Young Men Desiring to Enter the Ministry. The Phelps's Hall Bible Training School conducted in connection with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute offers exceptional opportunities for young men who wish to prepare for the Christian ministry. A special building known as the Phelp's Hall Bible Training School, is set apart for this department of the work. It contains a chapel, library, reading room, office, three recitation rooms and forty sleeping rooms. The teaching is wholly undenominational, the purpose being to help all denominations and not to antagonize any. The cost of board is $8 per month and students are given a chance to work out a portion of this, leaving, as a rule, but five or six dollars to pay in cash. A few who have no money are given an opportunity to work out all of their expenses. Lack of means need debar none. The teaching in this department is free. The next school term begins September 11. Further information may be had by addressing Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. C. Augustus Butler a Representative Young Business Man of Annapolis, Ma.-A Howard Graduate-His Business Career and Success. Annapolis, Md., Special.—The future of the Afro-American depends very largely upon the character and sterling qualities of the young men. They are the builders. They are the architects who are to lay the foundation and superstructure. The old axiom that a boy must be born poor and in penury in order to become great does not hold good in this Aladdin age. Merit wins every time and success is not always measured by previous conditions. Mr. G. Augustus Butler the subject of this article was born on the 11th day of October, 1878. He was taught at home during his youth but afterwards entered the public schools. At twelve he began his business career as a book-keeper in his father's office. At fifteen he entered Howard University, from which he graduated in 1900. During his stay there he distinguished himself both in studies and athletics. Mr. Butler carried on real estate business in Washington and Baltimore last year. On the 5th of June, 1900, he went to Annapolis and built a mammoth store. This store was opened on the 9th of July with six separate departments, namely, grocery, dry goods, clothing, shoe, stationery, and crockery departments. Since then he has added hat and candy departments. A lunch counter has also been added. He employs three salesladies and one salesman. The store is lighted by electric lights and uses the cash system. It is the largest business house owned by a colored individual in Maryland. Mr. Butler is a shrewd business man and a financier of the first class. All young men should feel inspiration by his success. He is a favorite in society, but believes in business first and pleasure afterwards. Men like Mr. Butler are needed in building up the financial condition of the race. There ought to be an Afro-American Council organized in Annapolis. Robert L. Gross Unjustly Accusd. To the public and whom it may concern: The article that was published in the papers on the 4th and 5th of September accusing Robert L. Gross, the colored porter at S. Goldheim & Sons, 405 7th street, of the larceny of clothing was absolutely false. The defendant was tried Saturday by a jury and found not guilty. His reputation and character was one to go on record. He was spoken of in the highest terms by 12 white business men in D. C.; he has been the victim of some person or persons unknown, who tried to ruin his good character and honest reputation which has been proven by honorable and just men. Beautiful, soft hair comes to every woman who uses our Queen Pomade. It invigorates the scalp and makes the hair soft and pliable, and cleans the scalp of dandruff and itching. Makes the hair grow and prevents it from turning gray. An elegantly perfumed hair dressing for men or women. Price large bottle 25 cents. Drop a postal card for city order delivered free. Sent anywhere by mail on receipt of price and 5 cents extra to pay postage. Stamps or silver accepted. Cardozo's Pharmacy, 120l R street, Washington, D.C. Telephone 2481-5. For sale at Harris' Drug Store, 3rd and F streets southwest, and Davis' 11th and U streets northwest. A. Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly inocsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentias no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years' practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again. poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never falls. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Alba ny. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. Have You Got a JOB? ARE YOU EARNING BIG MONEY? IF NOT, THEN YOU SHOULD WRITE AT ONCE TO- HARTONA REMEDY CO.. 909 E. Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. We want lady or gentlemen Agents in every town in the United States. You can earn big money if you will work for us even in your spare time. Write to us to-day. This may be the chance of your life. This offer is open to ladies or gentlemen—white or colored. Oh, Ladies! Stop and consider. Do you know that my celebrated Imperial Whitener will positively brighten black skin, making it almost white. Mulatto or light skin persons can bleach the skin entirely white. One bottle is all that is required to complete the treatment, and the use does not have to be kept up. My Imperial Whitener cannot fail. It is harmless in every respect, and I will pay $100 to any one proving to the contrary. The effect is seen at once. By the use of improved machinery I have managed to make it at a price within the week of all I have been selling it at $6.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to $2.00, but now, to introduce it at once, I will send a bottle, prepaid, to any one who will send me $60. Remember. I guarantee every bottle, and I will send back the money if you are not satisfied in every way. Don't delay, but send $60 at once to BILAS GATHRIGHT SHER'S Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, come back like one from the dead, 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 thera seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and weil. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia Tape Worms, Liver Con plaints, Deafness Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Liseases 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 rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Rat 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. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 15 MARVELOUS MEDIUM DR SHEA excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get your money, are putting on the market vile nostrums, injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to all we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat or injurious drugs, and we will return the money for every case of dissatisfaction. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U. S. Patent Office. Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. OZONO positivelv straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubborn, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does not have to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp Diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; 4 boxes does the work. OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer! Cut out this advertisement and send to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN POOD, which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the aged look young, and the young look younger. We will also, to show our liberality, include a package of ANTI-ODOE, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; cures Sore Throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and Frosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth $8.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $8.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. BE WARNED. By honest methods and is today the only gen ence, and possessing excited the cupidity of injurious to the hair and of lard and tallow and an- with a legitimate firm, whi- all we claim for them; ther isfaction. We refer to Met- advertisement are registered. OZONO positivelv st produce this effect. OZONO hair hastens the treatment Diseases; causes the hair to OZONO cannot fail. Read boxes of OZONO skin several s Spots, Small also, to sho from the h Frosted B introduced AGEN B OZONO, KING City Paragraphs. Dr. Jno. P. Turner of the Pension Of fice was a pleasant visitor this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dyer of 2009 14th street were pleasant visitors at this office this week. Mr. Clifton C. Johnson who spent the summer at the sea side has returned to the city. Mr. C. J. Pickett of the Census Of fice left for his home in Illinois Friday to take part in the campaign. Mrs. George W. Jones, and daughter Mamie P. Jones have returned to their home at 1836 11th street, n. w. from a three weeks trip to Atlantic City. Mr. Scipio L. Baker whose office is in the Capital Savings Bank Building, 609 F street, northwest, is one of our most successful lawyers. It will repay you to visit the Sparta Pool and Billiard Parlors 120 6 Pa. avenue, whether you care to play or not. Most elegant in town. Do you know Sam Tyler, M'ng'i? WANTED-ACTIVEMAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in the District of Columbia for old established manufacturing wholesale house. $900 a year, sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Mrs. M. S. Brown of the McKinley House is doing a rushing business these days. Although new in the business she has proven herself to be a most enterprising and successful women. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Herndon of Atlanta, who have been spending three months traveling in Europe, stopped over in Washington Saturday with Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Bailey. They regretted not seeing more of their friends owing to the disagreeable weather, and their anxiety to see Master Herndon who did not go abroad with them. Mr. W. W. Mischeaux of the U S. Marshal's office, Charleston, S. C., was in the city a few days this week, the guest of his brother, Dr. P. Mischeaux, of the Interior Department. Mr. Mi- ```markdown ``` the confidence of the colored of the unprincipled, who, to get skin, and dangerous to health and life animal fats, that injure your hair and cause so will treat you fairly and give you values that they do not contain any animal fat or eropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the and as our trade-mark in U. S. Patent Office. straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubb does the work alone, and the use does not doing it good in every way. Cures D to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and b our grand offer: Cut out this advertisement OO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN RE shades; also one bottle of SKIN POOD, w Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the new our liberality, include a package of AN human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; c feet, &c. This grand combination, worth honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 NTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEMIST 310 E. BROAD S ORGANIC HARDWARE scheaux left this city two years ago to accept a position at Charleston, and by his efficiency and attention to duty has been promoted a number of times. He took advantage of his vacation to visit friends in New York and other Eastern points. Mrs. Belle Harris of 1434 Pierce Place gave a dinner party Friday September 14th in honor of her son Ed-leading solo singer in Isham's "King Rastus" Co. and his wife. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mallory, Messrs. Frank Mallory, Gaskins, Spearing, Fuller and Orme and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harris, Miss Ward and Miss Freeman The afair was select and enjoyable and all the substantials, dainties and delicacies were served and done full justice to by the guests present. A WIFE WANTED Wanted—Mr. "A," a prosperous young colored business man of this city, desires to open correspondence with some young lady with a view to marriage. The only requirement is that the lady applying must not be above forty years of age and must own some property. Ladies living in any section of the country may apply. Address all communications to Mr "A," in care of The Colored American, Washington, D. C. Scipio L. Baker. Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Wsahington, D.C. FOR SALE. 321 Spruce St., N. W. Le Droit Park. Cheap, a ten-room house including bath. All modern improvements. Terms cash. 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