The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Maryland Will Go For McKinley and Roosevelt. The Republicans Have a Perfect Organization. Senator McComas a Matchless Leader. The 50,000 Afro-American Voters Solid VOL. 8 NO. 28. Maryland Will The Republicans Have a Perfect a Matchless Leader. The 50, For the State and National Ticket. Ex-Councilman Cummings Predicts a Great Victory. Baltimore, Md., Special—The political situation in the state of Maryland grows more and more favorable. The success of the republican candidates becomes more and more certain. The colored voters all over the state and in the city of Baltimore especially are aroused as they never were before. While the colored voter is thoroughly J. HON. H. S. CUMMINGS. in sympathy with the party on the issues of sound money, protection and expansion, they see in the present struggle an effort on the part of the democratic party to deprive them of that most priceless of all political rights viz; the right of suffrage. They have not been unmindful of the new constitution of Mississippi which has operated in such a way that thousands of loyal colored citizens are now governed there "without their consent." They have watched with interest and with disgust the quick succession with which similar laws have been passed in South Carolina, Louisiana and North Carolina and they are wondering whether the same tide of unconstitutional action will visit old Maryland and render the majority of her colored citizens a non entity politically. They see that the opposition to Negro suffrage is united and they are determined that its defense shall be equally united. A. HON. P. L. GOLDSBOROUGH. This battle of the ballots is viewed with the same seriousness as was the battle of the bayonets during the Civil War. If our freedom and citizenship were worthy of the blood spilt and of M. the lives sacrificed during that terrible struggle, how worthy indeed is their maintenance a just inspiration for our united support of the republican party in this struggle. There have been political differences among the colored citizens of this state of a political character, partly due to imperfec leadership and a disposition on the part of former leaders not te properly recognize the importance and strength of the colored vote. I am glad to say that every vestige of this dissention has departed, a common enemy is now con- P. REV. ERNEST LYON. fronting us and our ranks are solid to defend ourselves and then too new leaders have taken the heim and they have the full confidence and respect of the rank and file of the party irrespective of factions. X Senator McComas, able, active and popular has been the means of cementing many breaks. Chairman Goldsborough, a true representative of the young and aggressive element of the party has the thorough confidence of all. These gentlemen in the state at large find in the city of Baltimore the united support of Balti- --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. more's popular ex mayor, William T. Malster and of the city leaders Chairman Stephen R. Mason, Charles L. Wilson, chairman of the committee on speakers and meetings; U. S. Marshal W. F. Airey, Collector Stone, Mr. Sam'l. G. Davis, Hiram Walty, Rev. Ernest Lyon and other leaders. The activity displayed in getting the vote registered is greater than ever. Arrangements on a large scale have been made for meetings throughout the state and in the city of Baltimore. Among the distinguished colored speakers who will be heard in the state are Ex. Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, who probably is better known and has more influence with the colored voters of Maryland than any colored speaker outside of the state; Hon. J. Madison Vance of New Orleans and Hon. H. P. Cheatham. From an experience of ten years in earnest, active campaign work in the several counties of the state and in the city of Baltimore. I can safely say that the enthusiasm for McKinley and Roosevelt has never been surpassed and in no campaign has the colored voters of the city and state been more active and united than they are now. You may put down the 50,000 colored voters of Maryland as being solidly for the ticket and they together with the white republican vote and the large accession from the sound money democrats will be be more than sufficient to place Maryland in the republican column and to have its electoral vote registered for McKinley and Roosevelt. LET US REASON TOGETHER. This is the first week in October and every subscriber and agent knows what this means. It means that all monthly bills must be paid. It takes money to pay bills, and The Colored American has a great many of them. Subscribers who know themselves to be in arrears should send their subscriptions in at once. This applies also to our great army of agents who have not settled for September. Don't wait to be dunned and then get mad about it. Settle up now and this means YOU. Mr. T. R. Bryant, who is taking a special course at the Medical Department of Howard University, has been appointed an interne at that institution. Mr. Brynt was connected with the composing room of The Colored American for some time and is an energetic, straightforward, bright young man. 2 TO COLORED VOTERS Consider Well This Able Appeal and Argument. Extracts From an Address on "The Negro's Place In American Politics," by Bishop W. B. Derrick. The institutions under which we live were founded in righteousness. It was by no mere caprice or accident that the author of the Declaration of American Independence wrote "that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It is not by accident that the black man is found upon this hemisphere, dwelling among this great people. These things had their origin in the eternal council of God. In proportion as this germ thought is understood and appreciated to that extent will a solution be found to what men are pleased to call the "negro question in the United States." If there is to be a negro question because the black man elects, now that he is free, to reside in the land defended by his valor, developed by his brawn and nurtured with his tears, then, like Bancuo's ghost, the negro and his question will not down. It is therefore for the people as a whole to say by their vote on the 6th of November next if the negro is to become the disintegrating element in the body politic or if the murderous methods of men like Senator Ben Tillman are to be condemned by the election of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. FROM TILLMAN'S SPEECH. We took the government away. We stuffed the ballot boxes. We shot them. We are not ashamed of it. With that system—force, tissue ballots, etc.—we got tired ourselves. So we called a constitutional convention, and we eliminated, as I have said, all of the colored people whom we could under the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. FROM FANSAS CITY PLATFORM. We declare again that all governments instituted among men derive their powers from the consent of the governed; that any government not based upon the consent of the governed is a tyranny and that to impose upon any people a government of force is to substitute the methods of imperialism for those of a republic. In our determination to uphold the party of Abraham Lincoln and to support the Republican platform we are inspired by no craven fear for the future of the negro, who as long as the republic lasts will find a place in it, but we are solicitous for the good name of the nation and the peace and prosperity of the whole people, which would be put in jeopardy by the surrender of Republican institutions to the forces of anarchy, repudiation and nullification as represented by Colonel William Jennings Eryan. We realize the reincarnation of the spirit which preceded secession, with all of its baneful consequences. Had the results of the civil war been accepted in good faith by the south and had not the people of that section been encouraged by the Democratic party of the north to expect assistance in the reversal of the settlement, there would now be no negro question. It is futile, however, to evade the fact that nothing less is demanded by the Democratic south than the reduction of the negro in that locality to a state of peonage, without voice in its government, protection in its courts or security for life or property. It is equally certain that federal legislation, having as its object the utter degradation of the race, is the price which the Democratic party of the north is pledged to guarantee to the south in exchange for power. This insolent conspiracy is unrelieved by a single redeeming feature; this coward's blow is aimed at the people upon whom the south is dependent for the development of its soil and the conduct of its industrial system. Nor is it pretended by the party of Bryan, Ben Tillman and Bourke Cockran that THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the negro is to be superseded by a more efficient laborer. Their plan is that he should tell in freedom as he did in bondage, with little pay and without master to defend him from the abuse of the irresponsible and worthless whose lot under the old dispensation was worse than that of the slave. It is to deliver the southern black man from this living death as well as to protect the northern negro from the debasing influences of the Democratic machine that we desire Republican success. We have no disposition to detach the colored citizen from the whole Republican platform and to create new issues for his benefit, but the negro's paramount issue is now, and must forever remain until settled, his full citizenship as guaranteed by the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the federal constitution. If these amendments that were written into the constitution with the best blood of the people are to be set at raught throughout an important and wide area of the country, inhabited by millions of negroes, then it were of little consequence to the race whether the finances of the country were on a stable foundation or otherwise, whether Republican protection had filled the coffers of the nation or Democratic free trade had depleted them, whether the country had extended its borders or had abdicated its international functions. In either condition and under all the circumstances the negro would be a serf and not a free man, a pariah and not a political equal of other men, a hewer of wood and drawer of water for such of the outcasts of Europe as possessed virility and means enough to reach these shores. You may rest assured that the Republican party, which placed the rifle in the black man's hand and the uniform of the United States upon his person, will see to it that he retains the ballot as the seal of his power and evi- FISHOP W. B. PERRICK. dence of his full and complete citizenship. We turn with contempt and loathing alike from those who would inveigle us with perquisites of office to enter the ranks of our Democratic enemies and the poltroons who would solve our difficulties by deportation and expatriation. Guided by the principles of a great Republican party and protected by the constitution of our common country, we will continue to seek peace and prosperity under the ample folds of the stars and stripes. POLITICAL REVIEW OF THE WEEK. A good point was made in New York the other day against Mr. Bryan by Mr. P. H. Curlin, a Democrat who will vote this year for McKinley. He said: "I hardly think the party needs a leader who takes all his law and gospel from the speeches of Mr. Lincoln, however able they may have been. He is not the kind of a Democrat whose leadership inspires me with respect for its originality or greatness." Republican patriots and statesmen have long been the models after - great questions of pith and moment has not characterized Democratic leadership in this country. It does not originate; it imitates. It does not lead; it follows. Lincoln's massive brain has furnished Mr. Bryan with all the original ideas he has emitted during the past four years. He knows Lincoln by heart. He lives in Lincoln and on Lincoln. Philip Jackson, a colored Democrat of Charlestown, W. Va., presented Mr. Bryan with the following and asked him to sign it: "I do not countenance the Jim Crow car law or any other measure that discriminates against any American citizen on account of color." The Dallas Express, from which this is taken, says Mr. Bryan refused, saying he did not want any new issues injected into the campaign. If Mr. Bryan doesn't want new issues injected into the campaign, why does he set the example? He has sprung a new issue—"imperialism"—and has sedulously labored with his mouth to make it overshadow the real issue—free silver—which he insisted should be incorporated in the platform adopted by the Kansas City convention or he would not accept the nomination. His words are in print showing that before the convention had adopted the platform he had made a fetich of the silver question; now he is using it as a floor mop and exploiting "imperialism" as a paramount issue. The knight of the sorrowful figures, 16 to 1, is an opportunist whose fine frenzy is only equaled by that of his great exemplar. Senor Don Quixote, who had his feelings hurt fighting windmills and other dangerous enemies of his country. The versatility of Mr. Bryan is shown by the facility and celerity with which he has been able to shift the issue which is the only issue in this campaign and lug in supplementary questions which are not yet in a formative state. The fact that Mr. Bryan once trod the boards as an actor may account for the ease with which he plays so many parts in the political drama in which he is a star performer. Charles W. Anderson, the new committeeeman at large on the Republican state committee of New York, has been looking over the field since his election, and on a recent trip up the state in company with Senator Dolliver he found that the colored Republicans of the state of New York were very much alive and very much in earnest in their efforts to contribute to the election of Odell and Woodruff. There are a number of Republican clubs in most of the large cities, and colored Republican voters are thoroughly organized all over the state. Mr. Anderson, who is a vigorous and forceful speaker, made a number of speeches on this trip through the state and will be heard often during the campaign. He is one of the most eloquent and effective young orators in the state of New York. JOHN E. BRUCE. Trying to Catch the Colored Vote. It is now stated that Mr. Bryan will soon come out in opposition to the policy of disfranchisement at the south and pose as the special friend of the colored man. In this way the Democrats, it is said, will try to catch a large part of the colored vote. If there is anything more ridiculous and presumptuous in American politics than this, what is it? The Democratic party and the colored race are absolutely incompatible. A colored Democrat is a contradiction in terms. To be sure, there are some colored Democrats, but the idea of the Democrats winning any considerable portion of the colored vote is positively impudent in its absurdity. The colored voters can see through the trick easily enough. The West Virginia colored men have already shown that they understand the situation. They have issued an appeal to their brothers, and have sent it far and wide, to stand together in this crisis of their destiny and rally to the support of the only party which is friendly to them. The appeal characterizes the new disfranchisement policy as being practically the beginning of a new slavery for their race. The Republicans of the First Georgia district have nominated by acclamation William R. Leaken for representative in congress. Resolutions were introduced by Colonel J. H. Deveaux and adopted unanimously approving the administration of President McKinley, protesting against the disfranchisement of colored citizens, favoring the protective tariff system and emphatically denouncing Bishop Turner of Georgia for deserting the Republican party and going over to Bryan. At St. Lukes' Church. The choir of St. Luke's P. E. church has been augmented by the addition of several well known local soloists. Among whom may be mentioned Prof. James T. Walker, tenor; Miss Marie James, contralto, and Mr. Fossett, baritone. Mr. Sumner Wormley will be the soloist at the service tomorrow morning, and Prof. Walker at the service. Additions to the choir will be made from time to time of competent singers and acceptable voices. Prof R. W. Thompkins, precutor, expects the choir to do "great work" during the season. Howard's Theological Class. The evening class in Theology resumed their studies at Howard University Monday evening under the most favorable circumstances. The class has proved a blessing to young men who desire to take up the work of the Gospel ministry, and who are compelled to work in the day. The class will meet each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at seven o'clock during the school year, and instruction will be given in the various studies by the same professors who give instruction in the day department. B92. Smith Premier No.2. The Smith Premier ```markdown ``` Typewriter marks the very highest point reached in writing machine mechanism. It leads in the typewriter world. Thousands of satisfied users pronounce it.... Perfectly Simple and Simply Perfect. Their testimony is that Smith Premier capacity for good work all the time is unequaled. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE The Smith Premier is especially adapted to the "Touch Sytem" of Typewriting. THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO. 519 11th Street, Northwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. --- GENERA: SMALLS IN KANSAS He Delivered an Eloquent Emancipation Speech and is in Great Demand as a Campaign Orator-His Receptions. Gen'l, Robert Small, Collector of Customs at the port of Beaufort, S. G., but better known as the "Hero of the Planter" is doing herculean work for the Republican party in the Western states His reception in Fort Scott, Kansas where he delivered the Emancipation address was particularly flattering. The Fort Scott Monitor, a white daily newspaper among other things said: "The celebration was held at Potter's Grove where a large crowd assembled early in the day, although the speaking did not begin until afternoon. J. H. GENERAL ROBERT SMALLS. "The chief speaker was ex Congressman Robert Smalls of Beaufort South Carolina, collector of customs at the port of Beaufort. Mr. Smalls was for nine years a member of Congress from South Carolina. "He is one of the most distinguished colored citizens of the United States and his address yesterday was listened to attentively and met with tremendous applause. "Major Ford presided at the meeting and made a few opening remarks, eulogizing Lincoln and his greatest act for humanity. Rev. B. F. Swindell invoked divine blessing and Rev. J. L. Dudley delivered the welcoming address. The program was interspersed with chorus music. Miss Amanda Hunter read the emancipation proclamation. M. MAJOR GEORGE W. FORD. Congressman Smalls' oration was solely an emancipation address and save making a few side comments, he did not stray from that subject. He took up the cause of the Negro from his first appearance on American soil and carried it through to the present time. Commencing the speaker said: 'It is with pride and gratitude that I stand in your presence today. Our hearts swell with joy and thanks to THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. God that we are permitted to gather here to commemorate the birthday of the emancipation of our people. Yes a little more than a quarter of a century has rolled over us since the immortal Lincoln dipped his pen to send forth the edict that decided the destiny of our people. And I say it with pride that our people have marched onward in progress in the space of time. At this time each year we repeat the same old story, yet each time we tell it, it seems more wonderfully dear to us. We do not tire going over the same old record, where we find that it was on September 22, 1862, that the emancipation proclamation was sent out, and went into effect January 1, 1863. The proclamation opened a new field in this memorable war and planted a land mark in nation's history. Even in the old war a new light was flashed across the broad Atlantic. The friends of American republicanism hailed it with joy. And it is with joy we have gathered here today, not on'y here but all over this broad land of ours, where our people have felt the yoke of slavery.' "Continuing the speaker said, 'Truly may this day be worthy of the sanction of all Christian people whose hearts have felt the spirit of true brotherhood A day in which the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man all unite in one appeal of a greatful people. This day: 'Shall flash theough coming ages! It shall light the distant years: Shall be bright with joyful tears.'" The General also spoke at Convention al Hall at the evening meeting to a crowded house where he made a strong and most able presentation of the cause of McKinley and Roosevelt. DOWN IN VIRGINIA. A Successful Piano Agent—Doings in the Montlcelo Section—News Notes. Charlottesville, Va., Special.—The Y. M. C. A., work which was partially discontinued during the hot summer months, will start up in full in a few days. The good work of this Association and the success promises to far excell that of the past year. Mr. W. H. Parago, agent for the Cable Plano company is meeting with very great success in his work, having sold a large number of instruments recently and having in hand several orders yet to be filled. Rev. L. B. Goodall, formerly pastor of the First and Shiloh Baptist churches in this city is visiting in the city and county. Mr. R. B. Barcus left last week for the V. N. and C. Institute at Petersburg, Va. Mr. John Gatewood is on a visit to his former home in the city Washington. Mr. John G. Shelton has returned home from Saratoga, N. Y., where he has been spending the past summer. Dr John A. Kennie is in the city from Warm Springs. He will leave next week for Leonard Medical College, Raleigh, N. C. Miss Youtha Black of Lynchburg, Va., is in the city the guest of Miss Rebecca Ferguson on W Main Street. Mrs. Hughes and daughter, Miss Nannie Hughes, after spending the summer in the city left Tuesday for their home in Cincinnati, O. Messrs. J. H. Dickinson and D. A. Smith left this week for Hot Springs, Va. Mr. R. W. Graves, Supt., of the United Aid and Insurance Company visited Richmond and Williamsburg last week on business for the Company. Messrs. William Moon, headwaiter and Albert Southall from the Capon Springs, Ben Miller from Mountain Top and C. B, Holt and Virginia Union University. Wayland College. Richmond Theological Seminary. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS OF GRANITE. New Equipment, Fine Library, Electric Light, Steam Heat. Commanding Location on Border of Richmond. COLLEGE DEPARTMENT, Of High Grade, Modern, Broad, Thorough, with many Electives. Courses leading to Degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Literature. THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT, Baptist, Conservative, Scholarly, with many electives; with Hebrew and Greek Courses leading to Degree of Bachelor of Divinity, and English courses leading to Degree of Bachelor of Theology; Ministers' Course for those who with little previous education, desire to fit themselves for the ministry. ACADEMY DEPARTMENT, Thorough and attractive, including College Preparatory Course; General Courses adapted to fit young men for useful, wise and noble living; and Normal Course to fit students for teaching. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT, For manual training in wood and iron work and use of tools and machinery. Unequalled advantages for pursuing literary along with theological studies. Training in manners, habits and character receive special attention. Entrance examination and classification of new students Tuesday, Oct. 2, 8:45 a. m. Term begins Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 8:45 a. m. Catalogue and further information on application to THE PRESIDENT, FOUND AT LAST! 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D., pastor of Lincoln Memorial Congregational church, took charge of that religious organization, and though the work was then in a demoralized condition, "Lincoln" to-day stands in the community as a shining light, having a united official board, and a membership practically united on their popular, public-spirited and eloquent pastor. Dr. Miller, during his four years' pastorate here has won his way into the confidence and hearts of all classes in Washington. While bold and outspoken in his preaching, he is conservative, broad and sympathetic in his dealings with men. Both young and old find in A. B. REV. A. P. MILLER, D. D. him a never-failing friend. He is a graduate of Fisk University, and Yale Seminary, and was pastor of a Congregational church in New Haven, Conn., for 14 years, prior to coming here. Dr. Miller preaches his fourth anniversary sermon in Lincoln Memorial church Sunday next at 11 a.m., his subject being, "Present Conditions no Cause for Discouragement." At 8 p. m., preaching by Rev J. Anderson Taylor, D. D., assisted by Rev. Dr. Rivers; music by the choir. At 7 80, preaching by Rev. Francis J. Grimke, D. D. We urge our friends to come prepared to aid us with a silver offering. MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK. Monday at 8 p. m., preaching by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D.; music by Shiloh Baptist choir. Tuesday at p. m., preaching by Rev. J. H. Griffin, D. D.; music by Asbury choir. Wednesday at 8 p. m., preaching by Rev. W. J. Howard, D. D.; music by 3rd Baptist choir. Thursday at p. m., preaching by Prof. W. V. Tunnell; music by quartette St. Luke's church. Friday at 8 p. m., preaching by Rev. Dr. C. W. Lane or J. Albert Johnson; music by Metropolitan choir. All are cordially invited to attend these various services, and bring your friends with you. Come praying for the incoming of His kingdom. The Tuskegee, Ala. Notes, President George Sale, of the Atlanta Baptist College visited Tuskegee last Sunday, and spoke very interestingly to the students in the chapel at night. President Sale is very much interested in the work at Tuskegee, and his presence is always highly appreciated by the teachers and students. Renewed efforts are to be put forth by Principal Washington this year to raise the $500,000 endowment fund, of which he has already secured $167,000. The demand for our graduates from all parts of the country, and even from foreign countries, is very great. In fact, the one of the most embarrassing parts of our work is not being able to supply a larger proportion of the many pressing demands that come to us for workers. Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar, who has won the admiration of the people all over the country by his pleasing manner of reading his own poems, will appear on the program at the Clarence C. White violin recital November 21. The public reception last week to Rev. Sterling N. Brown, the popular and scholarly pastor of University Park Temple, was one of the finest and most enjoyable functions ever held in this city. Prof. Robert H. Terrell made a Chesterfieldian presiding officer and eloquent and complimentary speeches were delivered by Rev. W. V. Tunnell, Rev. W. J. Howard, Dr A. M. Curtis, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Messis R. W. Thompson, H. C. Bruce and A. B. Thomas. Dr. Brown's remarks were a literary gem and embraced a comprehensive outline of the plans for Park Temple's future and the progress of the institutional idea. Music was furnished by the church choir, under the direction of Mr. W. B. Hayson. WANTED—ACTIVEMAN OF GOOD CHAR-acter to deliver and collect in the District of Columbia, for old established manufacturing wholesale house. $900 a year, sure pay Honesty more than auree, sure pay. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St. Chicago. 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Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir...Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE Some of the local orators who were to take part in the Ohio campaign are still in the city. General Robert Smalls, Collector of Customs at Beaufort, S. C., is doing some effective campaigning in the Sun flower State. Hon. George H. White of North Carolina is on a tour in the East in the interest of the G. O. P. He spoke to large and enthusiastic meetings in New York and Connecticut. Bishop Alexander Walters, the prince of moderators as well as a high Church man, passed through the city this week after a long trip West and South enroute to his home in New Jersey. J. D. D. Rivers, editor of the Colorado Statesman, has been nominated by the Republicans of Colorada for the House of Representatives. This is quite a compliment to one of the press gang. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback has returned to the city after making a number of speeches in the state of New York. He has been invited to Maryland and West Virginia to speak before the close of the campaign. Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds, has been invited to speak in Ohio. In conversation with a representative of this paper he predicted the re election of President McKinley by a large and overwhelming majority. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, made a special visit to the Republican Headquarters in Illinois last week. While in the West Mr. Lyons will speak in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. He is in great demand as a campaign speaker. Mr. Edward E. Cooper of The Colored American spent a few days in New York last week on business. While in the city he was the guest of Hon. Charles W. Anderson and visited the headquarters of the Republican State and National Committees. Dr. A.;P. Miller of Lincoln Memorial Congregational church, has been invited to take part in the Maryland campaign. He has made one or two speech es already in Montgomery and Prince George counties to the great satisfaction of the Republican State Central Committee. The Defender, formerly published at Bryn Mawr, Pa., of which Rev. H. C. C. Astwood is editor, has been moved to Brooklyn, N. Y. In addition to being pastor of a popular church, Dr. Ast wood is rendering herculean service to the republicans through the columns of his paper and from the hustings. Editor T. Thomas Fortune of The New York Age has been assigned to a desk at the headquarters of the Republican National Committee in Chicago. Mr. Fortune occupies a similar position in the West to that held by Mr. John E. Bruce, the versatile quill driver at the Eastern headquarters. The race has two able and strong representatives in these two young men. Mr. Chas. W. Anderson, New York's popular silver tongued orator and member of the Republican State Committee of that state, in addition to his speeches in New York, will make a number of speeches in Maryland at the request of the State Central Committee of that state. Mr. Anderson stands at the top G THE COLored AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. E. of the list of spell-binders and is one of the most effective as well as the most eloquent orators on the stump. Mr. John T. White, editor of the Colored Republican of New York, is in Maryland speaking in the interest of the G. O. P. Mr. White is an old newspaper man, receiving his training on The Georgia Baptist, Augusta, Ga., and it goes without saying that he will make his mark in the party's interest in Maryland. A brilliant speaker with pleasing personality, the party will not suffer in intrusting its interests to his hands. Mr. Phil Waters, of Charleston, W. Va. Va, is expected to pass through the city next week en route to points in Maryland and New York where he is engaged to do some high-grade spellbinding. Mr. Waters is corporation clerk in the office of the Secretary of State of West Virginia, and writes more charters per month than any similar official in the United States. He has no superior as an orator among the younger men of the country. Bishop B. W. Arnett, of Ohio, who has devoted the best years of his life in the interest of his race and his Church, is coming in for a large share of abuse at this time by "small fry" politicians who imagine that he is president instead of Mr. McKinley. The good Bishop can be trusted and those who know him know this fact. If a sheet of paper and a pencil were given some of his maligners they could not for the life of them write down in English what they wanted and just what they are complaining of. The Lincoln Republican National League, an organization of colored men with James W. Poe as president and S. B. Thompson as secretary, held a three days' conference at Rockville, Md., last week which increased in interest each day and which made a good impression on the voters. The administration's domestic and foreign policy was endorsed. Bishop Turner's political course was denounced, as was also the course of colored men who are organizing for Bryan. A committee of general organizers were appointed and much other business transacted. Editor H. C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette, who called the American flag a "dirty rag" and who is against everybody and everything, is still snapping at the heels of the leading colored republicans who are doing effective work for the G. O. P. Mr. Smith's latest kick is against the appointment of John E. Bruce, "Bruce Grit" as a staff writer and an opinion moulder of the Republican National Committee Here tofore complaint has been made because Afro-American writers and newspaper men were not put on these bureaus new that they have been placed and have been given places of distinction and influence, Editor Smith is still "kicking,' Smith would kick if he were hanging. Mrs. Thomas Jones, of Pine street, Baltimore, is visiting her brother, Mr. Emory Jones of Brooklyn, N. Y., being called there by the serious illness of her sister in-law Mme. Emma Saville Jones, which terminated fatally, she being with her at the end. M Town Topics. Town Topics. The preliminary lyceum season opens tomorrow. St. Luke's P. E. church sesumes her Sunday evening services tomorrow. Mr. R. L Lewis of Richmond was in the city this week. Prof. W. H. Richards has been invited to take part in the Ohio and Illinois campaign. If Mr. R. Walker will call at this office this week he will learn something of interest to himself. Lieut. R. E. Toomey has been sick. Mrs. Alexander Savoy, of 735 4th street northwest, continues ill. Mr. R. L Lynch and Robert Brooks two young men from the West Indies, are attending Howard University. Paul Laurence Dunbar ably represented the city of Washington at the A. M. E. Literary Convention this week in Norfolk, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Douglass are at home again from Atlantic City. They have taken apartments at 1628 Corcoran street northwest. The Harper and Wilson Whiskies took prizes at the Paris Exposition. They are on sale at Naughton's, 1926 14th street, northwest. Prof. Jesse Lawson speaks before Second Baptist Lyceum tomorrow, having exchanged dates with Congressman George H. White. Mr. W. T, Menard has resumed his breezy Washington letters to the New York Age. They are widely read here and carry much useful information. Mrs. Georgia Savoy has been elected pianist of the Second Baptist Lyceum, but her entrance upon her duties is delayed by the serious illness of her mother. The City Hall lunch room needs overhauling and the symptoms of Negrophobia should be promptly cleaned out. Race discrimination in government buildings must not be tolerated. Of course you've have visited the Sparta Pool and Billiard Parlors at 1216 Pennsylvania avenue ere this. They are the real thing, don't you think? And Sam Tyler the manager is all right too, I mean, and I ain't trying to fool you. Captain Stephen West, a prominent citizen of Providence, R. I has been visiting Washington for the past two weeks. He has been handsomely entertained by his cousins Mrs. Mary Reese and Henrietta Marshal. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lynch have returned from a summer's stay at Cape May, N J., and are domiciled at 2027 11th street northwest. Mrs. Lynch was formerly Miss Hattie Burrell, and has taught school successfully in Maryland and Virginia. The third grand ball of the professors will be given at Grand Army Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tuesday evening, October 16th. Mr. George Noble is general manager while Mr. Charles Edelin and Captain Edward C. Allen are his subalterns. The Philharmonic Quartet composed of Mr. Clarence C. White, first violin; Miss Mamie Onley, second violin; Mr. Alexander Lee, violoncelio and Miss Beatrice L. Warrick, pianist, will appear before a Washington audience for the first time, November 2d, at Metropolitah A. M. E. church. 5 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 O st. 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 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. Enclose 2c stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO. Box 570, Louisville, Kv. ROOMS FOR BENT. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT—Two single rooms in private family, with table board, lady or gentleman. Modern improve ments, near two lines of oars north west section, apply Mrs. J. A., The Colored American office. Persons desiring to secure first class rooms in any part of the city will do well to put an announcement in these columns. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. Help Wanted. Do you want work? Do you want a job? If so, advertise the fact in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses orsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. ALEXANDRIA, VA. THE ELITE-624 S. Washington street; Alexandria, Va., Ice cream, confectionery, soda water and milk shakes, all flayers. Lunches and sandwiches. Cool, exclusive, up to date. The only first class pleasure resort in the city. When in Alexandria call on us. Opens May 15th. W. F. Hammond, proprietor. 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. RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that RIPANS will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York. 6 POLITICS IN NEW JERSEY. The Colored Voters in Line for the Grand Old Party-Prot Lawson Sizes up the Situation and Offers a Hopeful Proyhecy-Colored Leaders in Jersey-Notes. As the date for the general election approaches things in political circles begin to warm up in New Jersey. All of the Congressional and most of the legislative nominations have been made, and both of the great parties in the State have lined up for the great battle in November. It is conceded on all sides that General William J. Sew- M. SENATOR W. J. SEWELL. ell will be his own successor in the United States Senate, and that the Congressional delegation from the State will be largely Republican. It is a noted fact that the colored people are taking an active part in the campaign. There are 33,000 colored voters in the State, a large majority of whom are Republicans, and they may be depended upon to do their full duty in the pending contest. Robinson, Powell, Colding and George G. Clinton are the big guns among our people in West Jersey; R. Henri Herbert is doing active and effective work in middle Jersey, while Messrs. Cosey, Dickerson. Douglass, Payne, White and others are making a vigorous fight in the upper part of the State. T. HON. H. C. LOUDENSLAGER. United States Senator John Kean has entered upon the campaign with his usual dash and energy, and he is bound to make things hum from this time on till the polls close in November. THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. When New Jersey was a Democratic State she believed in rotation in office, but since the Republicans have been at the helm business principles have been infused into politics, and men of known capacity and demonstrated ability to handle the questions of State have been kept in Congress. In the first district THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hon. H. C. Loudenslager is an all round record breaker. He is now serving his fourth term in Congress. He takes high rank as a legislator; is Chairman of the House Committee on Pensions, and is also the efficient Eastern manager of the Republican Congressional Committee. The colored vote in Mr. Loudenslager's district is very heavy, and it has always been loyal to him, and he in return has treated the colored T C. N. ROBINSON people with due consideration. Hon. William F. Powell, the able diplomat, who is doing great service for the United States, at the present, as Minister to Haiti, is one of Mr. Loudenslager's constituents. Representative Loudenslager ably seconded the efforts of Senator Sewell to have Mr. Powell selected to his present position, and they were supported by the entire Congressional delegation from the State. Hon. Chas. N. Robinson, from the same district, is the only colored representative on the Republican State Committee. Mr. A. B. Cosey of Newark and R. Henri Herbert of Trenton, represent the colored people on the Auxiliary Committee. Mr. Loudenslager will be re-elected by a handsome majority. J.M. PROF. JESSE LAWSON. Hen John J. Gardner of the Atlantic City District has been nominated to succeed himself, and he is put down as a sure winner. There is a hard fight going on in the third, or Long Branch District where Hon. B. F. Howell, the present incumbent, is running for Congress. Mr. Howell is by all odds the most popular man in the district, and it is thought that he will be returned by a safe majority. Hon J. F. Stewart in the Paterson District will be re-elected with out much trouble. The Newark District is Republican and Mr. Parker ought to win out. In the eighth district the Republicans are exceedingly fortunate in having Hon. Charles N. Fowler as their candidate for re-election to Congress. Mr. Fowler is a broad-guaged statesman who has a comprehensive view of what is required in a national legislator, but his special fort is the money question. He is now practically the head of the House Committee on Banking and Currency. and he is considered as good authority in financial circles at the national capital. Hon. Franklin Murphy of Newark is Chairman of the Republican State Committee. He is a shrewd politician; very popular among the people, and knows how to manage a campaign. On the whole the prospect is bright for Republican success in the State. JESSE LAWSON. The Cumberland News. Cumberland, Md., Special.—Mr Jas. H Levy, headwaiter of Queen City hotel, who has managed affairs so successfully up to the present time to the regret of the waiters will leave on the first of October to resume his former position on the dining car. He deserves a great deal of credit for the coolness with which he carried himself in discharging his duties. We are glad to see that he has so arranged affairs that his mantle, when he leaves, will fall on one of the Cumberland boys. Mr. A. N. 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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. Loans made in any part of the city. No delay. Open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. SECURITY LOAN COMPANY [Room 1, Warder Building,] Corner 9th and F sts. w. Capital Savings Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, J C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre,Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4:30pm. CHARLES FIECHER. Manufacturer and dealer in SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON. D. C. Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Wsaqington, D. C. --- THE SITUATION IN OHIO. The Afro-American Voters United and Will Elect the Republican Ticket by a Big Majority—Nonsensical Objection to Colored Orators—Geo. A. Myers A Most Liberal and Fopular Leader. Columbus Ohio, Special—The political situation in Ohio, far as the colored vote is concerned is a peculiar one. Aping his white brother in politics, as he does in everything else, the Afro-Americans of Ohio are split up in several factions, each striving, not for the supremacy, but to kill off each other. If the dove of peace could only light here among the colored brethren of the Buckeye state, much good could be accomplished, and the future of the race in this state might possibly be greatly enhanced. Just now Bishop Arnett, who has always been acknowledged an administration man is being viciously assailed for the part he is alleged to have played in advising President McKinley against the policy of incorporating a paragraph in his annual message anent the lynchings in the South. The men who heretofore had trained with the good Bishop are among most vociferous against him, joining hands, as it were, with those who had always opposed the Bishop. It is even suggested that a protest be A.K.C. HON. GEORGE A. MYERS. made against the Bishop being assigned to speak in Ohio, the protest to also in clude Judson W. Lyons. In fact, it is claimed, that now papers are being prepared for signatures of Afro-Americans throughout Ohio protesting to the republican committee against assigning the Bishop to speak in Ohio. Then there is Harry Smith who is against everything and anything that eminates from George A. Myers and his friends, prefering to accept anything bad from others rather than anything good from Myers et al. Even Jere A. Brown, had no sooner struck the Buckeye state than he found quite a considerable opposition to himself, when he had nursed the thought, and rested easy in the opinion that they were all for him, even to his enemies. The old saying of "each for all and all for each" finds few supporters among the Afro-Americans of Ohio, just at present. It is depriorable that such is the condition of affairs, but such is the case, and there should be some men, strong enough and unselfish enough to undertake the getting together of all the malcontents. It will be a difficult task it is true, but if undertaken right possibly success might be attained. The great obstacle which lies in the way of accomplishing peace between the factions is in the fact there are a number of Afro-Americans more or less prominent in politics who will not accept office, who are perfectly independent of office, and hold tenaciously to what they consider right. If the malcontents (and that is THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. hardly a proper name for them, since there is no question but what they are conscientious) could be silenced or brought together by the promise of office the solution of the question would be not near so difficult. But many of them do not wish office. They seek not nor would accept office, being immunes. Just now the talk about protesting against the importation of any colored orators from the South to speak in Ohio appears to be a more debated question than either imperialism or finance. The opposition, by some, to the bring- [Illustration of a man in a suit with a tie.] BISHOP B. W. ARNETT. ing of brainy men from the South to discuss national issues in Ohio. is the variest kind of demigogery. If white speakers are called from every state to go in every state nothing but a very narrow Afro American will protest against speakers of his own race being shown the same honor by the members of his race. In a national campaign it is supposed that men of national reputation will be sent into the various states to make speeches, and it is indeed a small Afro American who will object to one of their race of national reputation, no matter whether he comes from the South, North, East or West, being assigned to make political speeches. The colored voters of Ohio have demanded that their own prominent speakers be recognized. When this is done there should be no objection to colored speakers of other states being assigned. It is little we get at best, and that being true we cannot afford to be always indulging in internal and external strife. It is known that George A. Myers, as member of the state committee rose above such a policy and recommended speakers from other states, as well as several in Ohio, and he recommended some of his factional enemies as well as his friends, as he believed his first duty was to serve the whole people, in the interest of his party, instead of any one faction. Thus far, in Ohio, there appears very little political enthusiasm, and this apathy is true of both parties. The voters are thinking instead of talking. However, there is hardly a question of doubt as to the republicans carrying Ohio, though it is possible that the plurality may not be quite so large as four years ago. The colored vote cannot be said to be in line nor out of line—this contingent is simply thinking, just like the whites, and while the democrats may capture a few, the great majority will vote the republican ticket. Not out of gratitude, nor because they believe the republican party possesses them body and soul, but because they believe that republican success is the best for the industrial welfare of the country. Hon. John P. Green is doing good work for his party, and his services are always given freely and willingly. He and Mr. Myers are perfect in harmony. Mr. Myers entered into this campaign determined to harmonize, if possible, the colored factions. The first thing he did was to call a conference of prominent Afro-Americans, and in sending out invitations to that conference, he recognized all factions; he bid a welcome to his enemies as well as to his friends. He did not propose that the party should suffer through any personal liks or dislikes. His personal preferences were subordinated to the general good of his race and his party. Mr. Henry Rioks and wife formerly of this city but who have made their home in New York for the past two years, are visiting their parents this week. They have been the recipients of many courtesies by their friends of this city. 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. Here is An Opportunity. Any 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. --- The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 O St. N. W. Secretary, 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. ABE KING. Sec'y and Treas. E. L. JORDAN, Fres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Bilflard Rooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue. n. w. This large, spacious and well-eituated 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 partors You will receive a hearty wel come at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th St N.W. Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds.) at Chris. Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fuel 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, Eto 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C, --- 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 - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 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 guarantie 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, OCTOBER 6, 1900. MCKINLEY AND ROOSEVELT—THE SITUATION AS IT NOW STANDS. The signal for action has been given, and the most interesting and important political struggle within the memory of men is "on" in earnest. The republican party faces it opponents in this campaign as it always does, with calm but determined mien, and rests its case upon the magnificent record it has made for unvarying patriotism, unflinching adherence to sound fiscal policies and administrative reform in the four decades of its successful career. Supremely conscious of being in the right, the party of Lincoln and Grant, of Stevens, Sumner, Conkling and Morton, assumes the aggressive. It appeals to the sober judgment of the intelligent populace, and defies its enemies to show a semblance of cause why it should not be continued in power. Its platform is a model of courageous statement of issues—clear, concise and forcible—and places the national honor as the shibboleth around which all may rally with the full vigor and enthusiasm of a happy and contented people. In this momentous battle the republican party accepts the mission carved out for it by destiny—the building of a Greater American Republic, yet preserving intact the beauteous architecture of our fathers. An expanding population, an expanding volume of trade, and an expanding capacity for development have demanded an expansion of area for American activities. The fortunes of war and circumstance have placed under our fostering care the direction of millions of human beings into the golden light of a higher civilization. Christianity and commerce under the gallant stars and stripes, travel hand in hand, and our flag has never been unfurled over any land without conferring individual benefits upon the natives and establishing lotter priuciples for the emulation of mankind everywhere. Abroad --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. the republican party stands for the logical expansion of an ambitious and progressive nation, broader markets for our products and more liberal opportunities tor the employment of our God-given energies. At home, the republican party stands for an honest ballot and a fair count, for equality of citizenship, for the untrammeled development of manhood and the general education of the masses. Cannot such a reliable party, voicing such exalted principles, with the greatest warrant invite the suffrage of all right-thinking and patriotic people? That the reply in November will be a hearty and convincing vote of confidence in the existing administration no careful student of current events will doubt for a moment. Yet the victory will not be an easy one. Its price must be hard and persistent work. There are powerful elements arrayed against us and we are called upon to meet the combined ingenuity of a vast horde of unscrupulous political vandals, hungry for the loaves and fishes of victory, led by the most dangerous and plausible demagogue the country has known since the days of Aaron Burr. Behind William Jennings Bryan is arrayed the same forces that sought to destroy the Union, and their malevolent purposes have not changed one whit since the Civil War, save that they are now endeavoring to receive by fraud, intimidation and low cunning, that which they failed to win by arms. The same principles for which Lee and Jackson fought for four long years and made desolate the homes of loyal patriots are again on trial to day. Is there any one foolish enough to believe that the friends of honest government will stand idly by and see wrested from them the fruits of the conflict that was ended at Appomattox? No. The sons of liberty will stand united, as of old, and at the head of the column, as at Wagner and Pillow, will be found the Republic's sturdiest yeomanry—the Negro voters. They have not only the national honor and the "full dinner pail" at stake, but their very citizenship is in the balance. The Negro has never been false to the country's interests, he has never been misfaken in fixing his political allegiance, and he will not go wrong in this year of grace. The republican standard-bearers are McKinley and Roosevelt. Both are typical Americans, and they at once idealize the policies of the party as set forth at Philadelphia, and represent in their splendid careers the pregnant possibilities that lie in store for capable and characterful American manhood. Both are worthy of the high stations for which they have been so enthusiastically named, and can be relied upon to carry out to the letter every pledge to which they stand committed. William McKinley is a statesman. Under the severest scrutiny he measures well with the foremost leaders of national thought of any generation. Heading an administration beset by problems and responsibilities which fall to the lot of few executives, he has never misjudged a situation nor faltered in the discharge of what he conceived to be his duty. To him more than to any other agency is due our great prosperity-producing tariff system, our confidence-inspiring money standard and respect-compelling foreign policy. His wise generalship in the triumphant war with Spain, his steady hand in securing an advantageous treaty, his unyielding support of American authority in the Philippines his liberal civil government in Hawaii, Porto Rico and Cuba, his prompt and able rescue of our legation at Pekin, and his true Christian spirit in refusing to be a party to the dismemberment of the Chinese Empire, his earnest advocacy of arbitration as a means of adjusting labor troubles and fair play for citizens, regardless of race or color all these and more, stamp William McKinley as a faithful and reliable chieftain. They entitle him to the grateful consideration of our whole land, and a re election by popular acclaim. Theodore Roosevelt is scarcely a less potent factor in public life than his distinguished premier on the ticket. He is known North, East. South and West, and wherever his name is heard, it rings responsive to an echo of reform which is as literally true of his character as it is alliterative in rhetorical construction. His life's central purpose has been to bring better conditions to mankind—first, by the strict enforcement of existing remedial laws, and second by the enactment of new legislation when the old was found inadequate to protect the public weal. The unthinking pretend to find amusement in his strenuous methods of obtaining results, but the jeer is hushed and its promoter is discredited when the harvest is gathered. The American instinct for manly courage, honesty, candor and uncompromising directness is quickened by the presence in politics of such rare figures as Theodore Roosevelt. Decisive in temperament, fearless in conception of right, dashing in the execution of a trust, and relentless in the pursuit of the evil-doer, this sturdy New Yorker arouses a storm of admiration everywhere he journeys, and has made the early apathy of the campaign a thing of history. He is easily the rival of Senator Hanna himself as "the feature" of the "stump" in the battle of the hour. His tour of the West is a continuous ovation, and though ruthlessly invading what Mr. Bryan is pleased to term his especial baillwick, the brilliant hero of San Juan Hill has thus far been unable to find "the enemy's country." Col. Roosevelt is winning thousands of votes for the ticket by the force of an engaging personality and the abl presentation of republican arguments. He is earning laurels in a comparatively new role, and all agree that he will make a capital Vice President. The attitude of Mr. McKinley and Mr. Roosevelt on the Negro question is being discussed in some quarters—but the outcome cannot be other than to their advantage and to the credit of the party. We invite an investigation of this nature, for it brings out wholesome truths that will set at rest any doubt as to the loyalty of the candidates toward the colored people. President McKinley's unequivocal denunciation of lynching in his inaugural, and repeated in a later message, effectually answers all who lay charge of lukewarmness at his door. These ringing utterances, coupled with his unprecedented recognition of the Negro in official stations and the appointment of the flower of Negro manhood in high army positions, emphasize his friendship beyond cavil, and denote his appreciation of our importance as a political quantity. Under no previous administration have the colored people drawn anything like their present compensation per annum, fully $7,000,000. The attempt to make capital of Col. Roosevelt's hasty description of the action of Negro soldiers at San Juan Hill is another trifling episode that subsequent explanations have set aside. A full, ungarbled report of what Col. Roosevelt really said will show that he praised the valor of the colored soldier in the most laudatory terms. The record of the man is his best defense against charges of harboring color prejudice. It was Col. Roosevelt's broad policy as civil service commissioner of placing merit before color that made the civil service law worth something to the Negro. Hundreds of intelligent young colored men owe their lucrative positions held to day to Col. Roosevelt's manly contention that a black skin should not be a bar to preferment if ability lie beneath it. Because of Governor Roosevelt's firm stand in favor of racial equality in New York's public school system, justice and fair play is the order in the educational institutions throughout the Empire State. These few instances are sufficient to prove that the complaints of disgruntled or corrupted politicians as to the attitude of McKinley and Roosevelt have no foundation in fact. Four weeks of vigorous fighting yet remain. Eevery moment should utilized to break down the skilfully constructed hypocrisies of the democratic party, and to bring votes in the pivotal States to McKinley and Roosevelt. There is too much at stake to quibble over minor details that can safely be left to the future. The Negro will co-operate with the mass to perpetuate national prosperity, sound financial and commercial expansion—but more than all—he will vote to preserve the liberties bequeathed by his fathers and cling to them as a sacred heritage. He knows that he wishes not only to gain the benefits guaranteed by republican success but to be saved from the disasters that a democratic victory imply. There is nothing for the black man in the triumph of Bryan and Tillman with their cohorts of red shirters and ballot thieves in the saddle. Under the broad panoply of President McKinley's principles, there is ample room to believe that in time all existing evils, will be wiped away, and newer blessings conferred. Under Bryan's sway—never. The wise American—the wise Negro—the wise patriot-will cast his vote on November 6th for William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. To Contributors and Correspondents. The demand for space in The Colored American at this time is very great, and it is not always convenient to print everything that is sent. The Colored American is a national and not a local newspaper and it endeavors to cover the whole country and not any one particular part of it. Contributors and correspondents whose matter is sometimes omitted in one issue may look for it in the next, provided said matter is acceptable. It is not necessary to write long and abusive letters to the editor and demand to know why such and such an article was not published. In matters of this kind, however, the largest complaints come from those who want the biggest share of space but who, as agents, sell the fewest number of copies. A little patience and consideration on the part of our contributors will save lots of worry, and a little effort on their part to get new cash subscribers and send in the cash, will make lots of sunshine for the printer and the box office will "flourish like a green Bay tree." Mrs. Helen A. Cook is recovering from quite a serious illness. THE VIOLINIST Joseph H. Douglass, Violin Instructor, will receive pupils for private and class lessons. Each class will be carefully graded and will contain but three pupils, thereby permitting more time to be devoted to each member. Only the Belgian School of Violin Playing is Taught. Public Recitals by the advanced pupils will be given during the season, for the interest of the pupils. Studio; 609 F street, N, W. (Room 11.) MR. C. H. BOOKER'S DEMISE. The Death of Mr. Charles H. Booker One of Our Noted Headwaiters. Resolutions Passed by the Waiters at Hot Springs, Va, Hot Springs, Va., Special.—The news of the death, on October 2nd, at Jetersville, Va., of Charles H. Booker, caused a feeling of deep sorrow among the waiters at The Homestead, many of whom had worked with him and under him in the years during which he won his way into the front rank of his vocation. He was at the time of his death headwaiter of the Royal Ponciana hotel at Palm Beach, Fla., Mr. Fred Sterry, manager, who expresses his personal sorrow and the fact that the Florida East Coast System of hotels have lost one of its most valuable employees. Mr. R. N. Smith, headwaiter of the Homestead, called his men together and feelingly announced the death of Mr. Booker, eulogizing him as his friend and a leader of men. He reminded the men of unfailing generosity courtesy and good-fellowship of the deceased towards those employed by him, some of whom were present and could corroborate these words. He suggested that a testimonial of flowers be sent to attest our esteem, our friendship and our grief. Mr. R. J. Wilder, the third waiter also a personal friend of Mr. Booker, confirmed the remarks of Mr. Smith and thought it would be only doing our duty to show by some token our appreciation of the many good qualities of the deceased. Accordingly a committee was appointed consisting of Messrs. D J, Ward, Edward Bunn, and A. J. Smith to prepare suitable resolutions to be forwarded to the relatives of the deceased and to be published in The Colored American and The Richmond Planet. A wreath was voted to be sent to the funeral and a contributin was raised for the purpose, each man contributing THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. The resolutions prepared by the committee read as follows: Whereas: It has pleased Almighty God to remove from the scene of his earthly labors, Mr. Charles H. Booker, for so many years our friend and coworker in the hotel business, and Whereas, the many good qualities exhibited by the deceased in the exercise of his authority as well as in the ordinary relations of life made him dear to us and remain in our memories the element of sweetness in the deep bitterness of our sorrow, therefore. Be it resolved. That we sincerely sympathize with the family of the deceased in their great loss and we invoke the blessings of an all-wise and benevolent Providence upon the be-reaved ones. Knowing that "He doeth all things well" we bow in submission to this trial, also Be it resolved; That it is our hearty conviction that not only the family and friends of the departed have suffered loss, but the race has lost one of its real working leaders, one who in succeeding himself has been able and willing to help others of the race to succeed. In his line of work no man makes a permanent success except as he exhibits many rare and beautiful qualities. An innate generosity to all, perennially blossoming in finest coursey in dealing with his guests, a wonderful tact in the management of his employees, were combined in him with that diligence in business which was long ago described as making a man fit "to stand before kings." His life has not been lived in vain. His monument will be reared in the hearts of thousands of friends and will illustrate the beautiful thought that. "To live in hearts we leave behind us is not die." Miss Frances M. Young of East Orange, N. J. spent a few days in this city during the city past week. She was en route to Charlottesville, Va. for a short visit to her home. GENERAL JOE WHEELER PRAISES PE-RU-N JOE WHEELER'S CHARG THE FIGHT FOR HAWAII JOE WHEELER'S CHARGE AT SAN JUAN HILL. Major General Joseph Wheeler, commanding the cavalry forces in front of Santiago and the author of "The Santiago Campaign," in speaking of the great catarrh remedy, Pe-ru-na, says: "I join with Senators Sullivan, Roach and McEnery in their good opinion of Pe-ru-na. It is recommended to me by those who have used it as an excellent tonic and particularly effective as a cure for catarrh." United States Senator McEnery. Hon. S. D. McEnery, United States Senator from Louisiana, says the following in regard to Pe-ru-na: United States Senator "I desire to say that I being Pe-ru-na for some time and have found it an excellent giving me more relief that have ever taken.—W. V. Ford, Miss." United States Senator "Persuaded by a friend Pe-ru-na as a tonic, and a tify that it has greatly strength, vigor and app been advised by friends markably efficacious as almost universal complaint. "Pe-ru-na is an excellent tonic. I have used it sufficiently to say that I believe it to be all that you claim for it. S. D. McEnery, New Orleans, Louisiana." The Olympia Pleasure Club Entertains. A grand surprise party was given Mr. William A. Stevenson by the Olympia Pleasure Club at 303 3d street, s. e. for the purpose of paying the respect due him for his noble work as treasurer of the same. Further they beg to announce that he has departed from them on a grand tour South, after which he will enter as a pupil of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School where he will complete his trade as tailor. They regret his departure, but as it is for his future benefit heartily congratulate him on his noble effort. He was the recipient of many valuable presents, one of them being a handsome bible which he appreciated very highly. The following persons were present: Misses Della Butler, Ella Butler, Mabel Butler Lena Smith, Anna DeCharter, Rebecca Sutherland, Josephine Stevenson, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Mrs. Mary White, Miss Hattie Allen, Miss V. Allen, Mr. Joseph Pierce, Mr. Joseph Brown from Providence, R. I. Mr. William Green, Mr. George Queen, Mr. Willie Fair, Mr. Tate Holiday, Mr. John Hall, Mr. Warren Chapman, Mr. Wesley Carroll. The club—Mr. Noble Brooks, president; Mr. Joseph Douglass, vice president; Mr. George Hamilton, treasurer; Mr. Owen Thomas, financial secretary; Mr. Edward Pickett, recording secretary; Mr. James Marshall, sergeant at arms. Executive commitee—Robert Ashton, George King. Members—Samuel Jackson, Charles Foreman, Joseph Butler. Neither Chase's New Grand nor Hasham's Hebrew Academy of Music care for colored custom; except in their galleries. Mr. John E. Lucas of this city is now a member of The Colored American staff and any courtesies shown him will be appreciated by the management. --- A FOR CATARRH. GE AT SAN JUAN HILL. United States Senator Sullivan. "I desire to say that I have been taking Pe-ru-na for some time for catarrh, and have found it an excellent medicine, giving me more relief than anything I have ever taken.—W. V. Sullivan, Oxford, Miss." United States Senator Roach. "Persuaded by a friend I have used Pe-ru-na as a tonic, and am glad to testify that it has greatly helped me in strength, vigor and appetite. I have been advised by friends that it is remarkably efficacious as a cure for the almost universal complaint of catarrh.—W. N. Roach, Larimore, North Dakota." A free book on catarrh sent to any address by The Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co. Columbus, Ohio. Written for The Colored American. Cloudless skies, days with bright sunbeams shot Are sullen, dreary, dark, when thou are not Near my side. When I cannot See thy face. or heard thy voice, my lot Is that of songless bird or sightless beast. And till thee I see, Beloved, happiness is ceased. LUCIEN H. WHITE. Washington, D. C., Sept. 1900. Mr. Glarence C. White, who has completed a course of study in the Oberlin Ohio Conservatory of Music, and has taken an additional course of instruction under one of the professors from the Berlin Conservatory of Music, will give a violin recital under the auspices of the Sunday school of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Friday evening, November 21, 1900. Admission twenty-five cents. The Sparta Rod and Gun Club who spent a week's outing at Colton's Point, Md., have returned. The members of the club report fine fishing and gaming, but on account of the distance and bad facilities for shipping they were unable to favor their friends with their choice catches. Dr. Cardoza is said to have led in crab fishing while the biggest fish is reported to have been caught by Mr. Edw. C. Allen, who, however failed to land his fish. Mr. A. O. Stafford recently contributed to the Boston Transcript a wellwritten article on the Hampton Industrial Institute. Mr. Stafford is one of our most capable literary geniuses. Miss Jennie P. Swann, of Port Tobacco, Maayland, spent a few days here last week en route home from Baltimore. She will conduct a school temporarily in Charles County, but expects to locate in Washington before many moons. --- 9 ABSENCE 10 ```markdown ``` UNION LEAGUE MEETING Will Issue a Complete Directory of Colored People in Business and Call a Business Conference. A largely attended meeting of the Union League was held Wednesday night at the home of the secretary, Mr. A. F. Hilyer. Mr. Hilyer said the time was more favorable now than ever before for carrying on the work of the Union League. He had been greatly encouraged by the recent convention of colored business men at Boston, and was willing to lead in getting out a new and complete Directory which shall be a complete exhibit at the close of the twentieth century of our status along business, industrial, professional and organized lines. A committee of five was appointed to assist him in getting out the Directory. Mr. Hilyer said this committee would begin the work of canvassing immediately and promised to have the Union Directory in the hands of the people before Christmas. Upon motion of Mr. Lewis H. Douglass a committee was appointed to arrange for calling a conference of our people who are in business in the District of Columbia to consider ways and and means for advancing our business interests. The conference is to meet soon after the Union League Directory is issued. Among those present were Rev. F. J. Grimke, Mr. John A. Gray, er., Dr. R. T. Hamilton, Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. Geo. Wm. Cook, Mr. Lewis H. Douglass, A. S. Gray, A. F. Hilyer, Prof. W. H. Richards. PUBLIC SCHOOL FOLLIES Ministers With a Christianity Reaching no Higher Than Education. Editor The Colored American—I have read Rev. Sterling N. Brown's tribute to the public schools in The Colored American of September 23d and seeing in the same issue editorial expression that the paper is a "free forum" and welcomes "fearless expression," I would like to jet my condemnation of these same public schools. Ministers of the gospel are everywhere commending them; in fact, it might be supposed from their earnestness that the public schools were the Alpha and Omega of their gospel and that the Christianity of Christ were merely a side show. Christ said "Learn of me." The school men say learn of the world, the flesh and the devil, and the confession is made by the same class of ministers that the latter learning receives vastly the greater attention. Evangelist Moody's co worker, Rev. Dr. Reuben A. Terrey, of Chicago, delivered a sermon in that city the other day which was a most deplorable confession of general unbelief. Headings to the sermon in the Baltimore World of September 21st read: "Unbelief Rampant, Perfect Pandimonium of Doctrines of Devils. Startling sermon by a Co worker of the Late Evangelist Moody." Leaving religion and church work entirely out of the question and recognizing what such men as Rev. Brown say of the schools, we should have no such conditions as Dr. Torrey proclaims if the schools were doing merely the quarter of that which is claimed for them. But the fact is, the very principle of cramming in study is the cause of human degeneracy. The prematurely forced mind, wants premature desires realized also, and in laying for the so called education the foundation is also laid at the same time for all the juvenile illis, vices and sins THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "BIG BOW" The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseasesor no Charge. Call or Write. M. L. G. Hayden, Manufacturer. Office hours 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily. which afflict the rising generation. From a purely mundane point of view the first thing that every poor man's child needs is an ability and a knowledge of how to cook, wash, iron, sew, nurse the sick and conscientiously perform every needed duty, however small. The public school creates a popular distaste for these essential duties and tells the child that study and play are the two only requirements of its situation. The man who keeps his children from school has to undergo a species of martrydom from his adult neighbors and his children have to receive all the abuse that the public school scholars can heap upon them. I am a poor white man myself, and have four children which I consider it my duty to prepare for some certain duties in life, and I consider it time that they begin the learning of these duties at the same age that ether children begin to attend school. I have published in some of the largest papers of the land that I would vastly prefer to see my children attend a well regulated penitentiary, and be subject to its rules for six hours of the day, than to attend the best of public schools for the same length of time daily. I knew that in the penitentiary they will learn a trade; they would be subjected to no mental torture, and when they emerged they would possess more of a composed and Christian spirit than if they emerged from a public school. Observation will convince anyone that at no period of a boy's life is he so possessed of the devil as upon his exit from his school. I know of many little home staying children who have been met while on mothers errants by the outgoing pupils and have been beaten, robbed and insulted by them—fitting experiments for assaults, robberies and rape in latter years. The grand, eloquent terms in which the public schools are lauded by men like Rev. Brown is one thing and the practical results are entirely another. They are a curse to the poor man instead of a blessing and the ablest minds of the century are seeing and confessing it. FRANCIS B. LIVESEY. Sykesville, Md. Park Temple School of Needle Work Aims to meet a special need in the art of plain sewing, dressmaking and fancy needle work. The training is done with the view of fitting for teaching as well as for practical purposes. Classes for 1900 01 begin October 9th, 5 p. m. at chapel, 6th and Trumbull streets, northwest. Information will be given by inquiring of Rev. Sterling N. Brown, 2464 6th street, northwest. 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. 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DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, NW. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS, ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. SILENCE BROS. Wines, Liquors and Cigars, A Noonday Lunch from 11 30 to 2 p.m. 430 EIGHTH ST., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Among the Negro Performers. The Merideth Sisters are in New York City. New York still remains the Mecca for colored performers. Billy Levard, monologuist, goes with the "Black Sensation." E. W. Pickett has returned to his home at St. Louis, Mo. Billy Jackson says he has something up his sleeve—Watch for it. The three Paynes—Ben F., Susie and Mamie are in New York City. in New York City is growingly amazingly. J. Ed. Green, who is billed as the Bronze Chesterfield of American minstrels, is the stage and vocal director with Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels. The Alabama Minstrels are playing to good business in California. Tom Logan, Katie Carter, Kid Alston, and Joe Hearde are prominent members of this company. Gowongo, the Antigian wonder worker, is in New York City this week. Tom Brown, the clever mimic, is stage director with Isham's Octoroons. Sidney Perrin is stage director with Black Carl's big farce comedy company. Miss Mattie Wilkes is the leading so prana with Isham's Octorcons this season. Washburn's Great Southern Minstrels will open their season after the election. Cissell and Mines, the colored magnets, are with the Black Sensation company. Florence Hines, the imcomparable male impersonator, is playing dates in the East. Frank Clermont is now band master with Rusco and Holland's Nashville Students. McCarver, Reed and McCarver, have closed with Rusco and Holland's Nashville Students. Arthur Jackson, clarionetist, late of "A Rabbit's Foot" company, has joined the Nashville Students. George Bailey and Ralph Devine have joined hands and are presenting an up to date musical act. Sylvester Russell, the well known baritone, is appearing successfully in concert through New Jersey. Isham's "King Rastus" company with Billy Kersands, Mallory brothers and others are playing to good business. W. H. Ray, musical artist, has closed a very successful engagement at Saratoga, N. 2., and is now in New York City. Chappelle's "A Rabbit's Foot" company closed their season at Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept, 15, owing to bad management. Simpson and Pittman, high class musical artists, are catching on in great shape with Williams and Walker's big company. The Brittons-Joe and Sadie were big favorites last week at Huber's, New York City They have signed with Isham's Octoroons for the season. Signor Velosko and his accomplished wife, Mme Selika, have been spending a few dsys in New York City. They have returned to Baltimore, Md. Williams and Walker and their big company of ebony entertainers opened their season at Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Sept., 17 before a large audience. Rusco and Holland's Big Minstrel Festival with John Rucker and Tom McIntosh as premier comedians are playing to big business in the South. Ernest Hogan, the "unbleached American" is still a strong card at the New York Roof. Hogan's popularity in New York City is growingly amazingly. J. Ed. Green, who is billed as the Bronze Chesterfield of American minstrels, is the stage and vocal director with Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels. The Alabama Minstrels are playing to good business in California. Tom Logan, Katie Carter, Kid Alston, and Joe Hearde are prominent members of this company. Black Patti Trouqadours are appearing before large and appreciative audiences. The show is much stronger this season than last and another brilliant season is assured. George Titchnor, the well-known comedian, has signed with Leon Washburn's Great Southern Minstrels for the coming season. Mr. Titchnor will also direct the stage. Leslie Triplett, for several seasons a valuable member of the Black Patti Troutadours, who has been on the sick list at Atlantic City for several weeks, is now in New York City. "The Black Sensation" under the management of L. D. Walker, is rehearsing at Brooklyn, N. Y, The company will number thirty-five or more including a brass band and orchestra. Harrison Bros., New and Ancient South company this week are meeting with big success through Iowa. Their monster magnificent street parade never fails to bring forth praise from all beholders. Major Ben F. Payne has accepted the position of booking agent and stage director of the Lyceum Concert Garden, 302 Bowery. New York City. They would be pleased to hear from first class colored performers. Isham's Octorooons have just finished rehearsais at New York City and are now appearing before appreciative audiences through the State. Stage Director Tom Brown states that the Octorooons this season is undoubtedly the best Isham attraction ever on the road. Billy and Madrid Jackson, the acknowledged leaders of Negro funmakers are meeting with great success. They opened the week of Sept., 24 at Koster and Bial's, New York City, with Philadelphia, Boston and Washington to follow in the Hashim circuit of theatres. The Hills-Wesley and Ida, Miss Faunie Hudson, Miss Etta Gross and Miss Essie Williams, Mons. Bonaro in feats of magic and a strong Anglo-Saxon chorus are booked for an indefinite period at the Lyceum Concert Garden, New York City. The company is billed as Payne's Southern Troubadours. J. Harry Jackson, late press agent of Pat Chappelle's "A Rabbit's Foot" company, is now located in New York City. He would be pleased to hear from all of his friends in and out of the profession. Any mail addressed care Douglass Club, 114 W31 street New York City, will reach him. He sends kindest regards to all. Black Carl, the clever magician, who so well managed Hogan's Minstrels through Australia to the United States is organizing a company of Negro celebrities for a tour of the State in a NOT AN EXPERIMENT. READ PARENTS, TEACHERS, PREACHERS, PUPILS THE RECEPTION OF inno Thousands of Homes stamps it as a Success, THIRD EDITION just out. Enormous sales and handsome prizes. No Agent for this chart cries "Hard Times?" We are going to place 10,000 of these charts into your homes by Xmas. We live for the children, and we make the following proposition to the school children of the country. We give Ten Dollars ($10.00) in gold as prizes for the ten best reasons why every home should have a copy of this chart. First prize, $5.00; second prize, $8.00; third prize, $2.00. The conditions are brief and simple: First, the applicant himself must be a subscriber. Second, he must send four other cash subscribers. Remit the $5.00 to us, with the manuscript containing reasons, and we bear all express charges to your subscribers. Send for your own first as you will need it as a sample. Price $1.00. Address JOHN K. RECTOR, Little Rock, Ark. Big inducements to Agents. Send 10 cents in cash or stamps for descriptive circulars. new two-act farce comedy. Among those best known with this organization are: Ben Hunn, Brandow and Arlington, Mamle Emerson, Sidney and Lillian Perrin, Bob Armstrong and Bailey and Fletcher. They will open their season early in October. JAY H. JAY. Mr. Joseph Douglass, our foremost violinist opened his concert season in Pittsburg, Pa. last Friday evening, September 14th at Carnegie Music Hall. The affair was under the auspices of the Francis Harper League, and the program was especially attractive, it was Mr. Douglass first appearance before a Pittsburg audience and his performance was applauded to the echo, being recalled again and again, after his marvelous execution of the famous "Gypsie Dances." 331SpruceSt., N. W. Le Droit Park, Cheap, a ten-room house including bath. All modern improvements. Terms cash. Apply at 1911 7th street northwest. 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. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By LIFE: TREATMENT. MARROW PYRIGHTED. 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U. ```markdown ``` 12 THE SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM. Opens for Fall Season Tomorrow, With a Rich and Varied Program-Gala Day Guaranteed-What the Future is to Bring Forth-President Thompson's Plan Outlined. "The fall and winter season of the Second Baptist Lyceum opens tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock," said President R. W. Thompson to a Colored American representative, "and the outlook for an interesting and successful session is decidedly auspicious. The Second Baptist Lyceum was established fifteen years ago, and by fidelity to lofty principles and devotion to policies of recognized bene fit to the community has earned a place in the popular esteem that is national in scope and second to none in actual force and moral influence" lofty principles and devotion to policies of recognized bene fit to the community has earned a place in the popular esteem that is national in scope and second to none in actual force and moral influence" "Its objects are tersely stated on the neat stationary of the organization, and are as follows: OBJECTS. To promote education among the Afro-American masses by the free, full and impartial discussion of issues affecting our national life. To give practical aid to all movements looking toward the establishment of justice, broader racial opportunities, and a kindlier spirit of fraternity among mankind. These objects are given reality and effect through the presentation of subjects of current interest by speakers of demonstrated ability, and known to be authorities on the line of thought under investigation. The budding geniuses are given an opportunity to win their spurs and make a reputation by engaging in the running discussions from the floor. The Lyceum is generally patronized by Washington's bright set intellectual lights, and through the efforts of its constituency, several important reforms have been inaugurated and more than one piece of salutory legislation have been placed on the statute books of the nation. Its rostrum has been graced by eminent speakers of both races." The initial attraction tomorrow will be Prof. Jesse Lawson, of New Jersey, who served seven years as president of the Lyceum, and whose efficient labors as chairman of the Sub-Committee in charge of the work of the National Afro-American Council has made his name familiar to the people everywhere. He is a scholar, an orator and a profund thinker, with a remarkable faculty for compressing much wisdom and valuable information into a small compass. He speaks upon "The Relations Between the Races" and from what I can learn, he will treat the theme from a new and original atandpoint. Those who come out will be well repaid for their expenditure of time. Supplementary to this literary treat, musical numbers will be rendered by the Monumental Orchestra, Prof. Charles Hamilton, director, Messra, Joseph M. Douglass and Clarence C. White violinists and Miss Helen Bell vocalist. A gala day may be expected and it is our earnest hope that the participants and audience will be on hand promptly at 3:30 p.m., so the exercises can be started without any annoying delay." The program for the next few weeks includes some very attractive offerings. Sunday October 21, Barrister Thomas L. Jones will outline "The duty of the Negro in the Present Campaign." October 28 will come "The Negro in Business," a symposium introducing several of Washington's leading business factors and expert statisticians. First Sunday in November, Congressman George H. White will deliver one of the most telling speeches of his career, forecasting the fight against the diserimatory suffrage laws of the South his own political future and the probable migration of the Southern Negro to the more liberal North and West. November 18, Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, the brilliant W. C. T. U. organizer, will describe her trip to England, Scotland and France, and give out the impressions created upon her mind by European manners, customs and conditions. Following this, Lieut. R. B. Toomey, poet and publicist, will appear with a fresh budget of carefully conceived thoughts. Other features will be announced later. Our lyceums are a splendid adjunct to Washington's great school system and their educative value cannot be too highly extolled They should be supported loyally by all friends of Negro elevation and the larger life—which civilization certainly guarantees." The Wedding Bells It was a select coterie of friends that collected at the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, 424 Elm street, Le Droit Park, on the 26th of September to witness the marriage of their daughter Pharein to Mr. Samuel Greene. After the nuptial knot was tied the young couple were made the recipients of hearty congratulations as well as a large collection of useful and handsome presents. The bride wore a spangled DeTulette gown with head dress of white satin ribbon and aigrettes clasped by a Parisian rhinestone buckle. On her bosom flashed a beautiful broach of forty diamonds while in her hands she carried a large bunch of "American Beauty" roses. The groom was attired in a trim broadcloth evening suit. Little Helen, the bride's sister, was maid of honor, and looked sweet in white organdie with trimmings of blue ribbon. She carried a bunch of bride's maid roses. Among those present were the Misses Mary Moten, Mamie Countee, Alice Williams, Dr. Mamie Williams, Mattie Williams, Nettie Harris, Elnora Robinson, Sadie Brown, Morris, Grant, Hansborough, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Kenney, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Chappee, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown, Mr and Mrs. George-King, Mr. and Mrs. Hansborough, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ida Smith, Mrs. Ed. Kenney, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis, Mrs. H. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. M. Robinson, Mrs. and Miss Lewis, Mrs. A. Smith, Messrs. Robert Wilson, William Thomas, Joe Williamson, Smith Wormley, Robert Ricks, Morton, Officer J. S. Boswell, The Colored American representative and many more. Mr. Clarence C. White as violinist possesses the artistic temperament to a marked degree, as well as the indispensable gift of sympathetic interpretation. His tone is full and his facility of execution is wonderful.—Elyria (O.) Daily News. For: Your Fall Suits and Overcoats Call on Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. Goods Called for and Delivered. 1202 E St, nw., Bennett B. Slade, Mgr THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True ORGANIZED Jail Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd An order devoted to the interests of its business relations. We offer you an opportunity, in enterprises owned and controlled men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, or than three (3) years nor older than sixty there are two Fountains, the Subordi 1 Order of True Reformers ANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, voted to the interests of its members, both in their home and sales. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invoices owned and controlled by the Order and managed by our members of the Order. found in health and mind, of good moral character, not young, ears nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to memberships in Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. United Order of True Reformers. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years 4.60 to $9.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents pay as taxes 80 cents per month benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly p benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a ye the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1,00 either cash or installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1,50 to $4,00 per month in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24,500 you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. The age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annually 160. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $150. Its value is $100 to $85. The age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual due. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After it is $500 to $800. The age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual due. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $7000. It is titled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which annually of 20 per cent. Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to Juvenile of $782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75 over $20,000 DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share, pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposit is 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia, Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— SOURCES. Counts ... $8,272 80 Bonds and ... 164,423 88 Total Banks ... 40,883 22 Ins ... 14,000 00 Sixes ... 99,588 00 Fixtures ... 6,850 00 Sales and taxes ... 1,888 99 Dividends ... 12,899 80 Total ... 85,820 00 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 Surplus fund ... 80,957 Undivided profits ... 6,926 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit ... 110,424 Total ... 391,120 Cashier's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street and members of the Order and the public generally are saving the cost of food products. Cashier is the newspaper published by the order from its own office, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing the combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, theenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is at class style and at low prices. Cashier Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With us unity and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit ease to its members alone, nor even to members families, but to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the sections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious Order upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South, by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy Order of each year is set apart as a Grand Rally Day for the Home. It can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. The Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., and The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. State Department manages and controls all property interests. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $87. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 ye dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is va After one year, its value is $200 to $85 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued fin one year its value is $500 to $800 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 year $21 to $28. The certificate is valued from C You are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the reco pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29, 1000, a total of $782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $85. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $800. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of $782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid a copy of the Cashier's report to Audit Jose of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia al Jose of business Sept. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: RESOURCES. Leans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 88 Due from National Banks ..... 40,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,888 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,899 80 Paper currency ..... 85,890 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,926 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 110,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,393 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,888 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,899 80 Paper currency ..... 85,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store in Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vote operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico to 684 acres of land, and established thereon an example of liberality and broad-minded general trust to this home to its members alone, many doors are opened to the aged and decrepit of residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributions can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, we invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N. and desirable location. Service is of the best The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. In add buildings. The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled libesality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 13 buildings. For any further information, address W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. G. W, Master. --- Pablo Picasso THE HOLY BIBLE RESOURCES. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W. P. BURRELL. G. W. Secretary. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. President McKinley's Giant Administration. The Afro-Americans Draw Annually Seven Millions of Dollars from the Government-An Increase of One Million in Two Years-More than Twenty-five Thousand on the Pay-Roll Eloquent Figures. Those who run to democracy or sulk in their tents "because the McKinley Administration has not appolated colored men to the number of offices due them" must return to the republican ranks and gird on their armors of war when their memories have been refreshed and their ignorance dispelled by the presentation of the record of this Administration which shows the Afro-Americans of this republic draw annually $7,000,000 00 salary—for the four years of the Administration, $28 000,000 00! Reflect upon the benefits accrued to the race by such an enormous sum! During the two years just ended this Administration has, by appointment, reinstatement and promotion, increased the annual salary of colored men in office $1,000 000 00! Are there living rational men who believe that a "Bryan, Tillman and Money" administration would leave undisturbed or better such a prosperous state of affairs? Will men of reason jeopardize the prosperity of the race and rob our posterity of golden opportunities by turning their influence against a friendly Administration? Or, will the colored electors of this free and united land follow the teachings of their battle-scarred fathers, repeat their repeat their glorious history and prove faithful to the party which since its birth has been and is to-day the Negro's friend and his only hope? pass to others the discussion of "Imperialism," "Expansion," "Trusts," "Cur- and "The Disfranchisement of the Negro." So far as this article is concerned it matters not whether we are living in a future republic or a cruel despotism; it matters not whether we expand or diminish our land possessions; we care not whether trusts rule or the socialistic ideas prevail; we are willing to accept our pay in gold or in like value of silver; we may freely vote North, South. East and West, or we may be robbed of our ballot for a season in every Southern State—the burning question of the hour is, What has this Administration done towards buying our homes, feeding our families, paying our debts, educating our children, enhancing our prosperity and securing our posterity? We are inspired by hope and puffed up by glittering promises; but, "Money talks and cash buys the land." There are now in the service of the United States Government, through the good offices of the administration of William McKinley, colored men as follows:— OUT IN THE STATES. Alabama reports 28 employees..... $22,000 Arkansas rephrts 56 employees..... 50,850 North Carolina reports 43 employees..... 24,700 Miscellaneous—including postmasters, collectors, deputies, custodians, watchmen, messengers and laborers—in all other States, 1,042..... 500,000 GRAND TOTAL. Number of employees..... 26,000 Amount of Annual salary..... $7,040,375 Amount received during Administration, 4 years..... 28,161,500 WAR IN PHILLIPINES. 4 captains. at $1,800..... $43,200 assistant surgeons, at $1,600..... 3,200 8 first lieutenants, at $1,500..... 62,000 4 second lieutenants, at $1,400.. 33,600 ,400 privates, at $208..... 499,200 00 civilians, at $250..... 75,000 SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. STATE DEPARTMENT. Diplomats, consuls, clerks and employees: And all other States do proportionstely as well (space forbids further details), aggregating 1,042 employees and $500 000. The above figures render further argument unnecessary. They furnish food for thought and serious reflection. The comfort, pleasure, joy, profit, prosperity and opportunities brought to the thousands of Afro-American homes by this unparalleled influx of remuneration is a cause sufficient to commend the McKinley Administration and the republican party. Afro-Americans, remember well! Four decades back the Negro was a slave, chattels bartered and sold from the public block. To-day, through the instrumentality of the Republican Parfy, he is a sovereign part of this great Government, enjoying domestic tranquility, and being paid an annual governmental salary of $7,000,000! I am thoroughly confident that, as in former years, the Negroes of this republic will support the party of Lincoln, Grant and Garfield, represented by the Negro's friends, "McKinley and Roosevelt I" HENRY Y. ARNETT. Washington, D, C., Sept. 18, 1900. 136 messengers, at $600 ..... 21,600 138 charwomen, at $240 ..... 9,120 ension Office: 1 clerk, at $2,000 ..... 2,000 7 clerks, at $1,400 ..... 9,800 2 clerks, at $1,300 ..... 2,600 23 clerks, at $1,200 ..... 27,600 29 clerks, at $1,000 ..... 29,000 9 clerks, at $500 ..... 8,100 4 clerks, at $840 ..... 3,360 1 clerk, at $720 ..... 720 13 clerks, at $660 ..... 7,580 4 clerks, at $400 ..... 1,600 3 clerks, at $240 ..... 720 R·I·P·A·N·S The modern st ard Family M cine: Cures common every J. TRS.DE R.I.P.A.N.S. TABULES MARIS --- And all other States do proportionately as well (space forbids further details), aggregating 1,042 employees and $500 000. HENRY Y. ARNETT. 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 beautif- ly I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. 14 ```markdown ``` PINCHBACK'S DARING RIDE. A Tale of Reconstruction Times and How Governor Pinchback's Saved His Party From Defeat. In December, 1871, P. B. S. Pinchback was elected Lieut.-Governor of Louisiana. Two acts of the Legislature had been passed in the session of '71 and '72 depriving the Governor, then Warmouth, of the control and re-distribution of the election officers of the State. These acts were not in operation, not having been signed by the Governor. The Governor and Lieut.-Governor were in New York on business with the National Republican Committee connected with their respective factions in Louisiana. It was the Greely-Grant campaign, and for a time prospects looked gloomy for "the hero of Appomattox." Governor Warmouth, had espoused the cause of Greely, bence it was to his cause's advan- J. GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK age to defer signing the acts of legislation restricting his powers as long as possible. At this period Mr. Pinchback appeared before the Committee, in New York. He found the Committee in earnest conference over the situation. Said Mr. Chandler to him, "What are our prospects of carrying Louisiana?" Mr. Pinchback explained the character of the registration and election laws, and the fact of the passage of the new law that up to that time Governor Warmouth had neglected to sign. In the absence of the Governor, the Lieut. Governor's acts bind and would become final and irrevocable. Warmouth was in New York at that moment, so was Pinchback. If Pinchback would hasten back to New Or. leans, and affix his signature to the new legislature how much might be accomplished. "Dare you," said Mr. Chandler, "undertake the perilous trip?" Said Mr. Pinchback, "If the success of the Republican party is at stake, I dare do any thing that will save it." That night at nine o'clock he started on the daring ride. Said he, "If I can make New Orleans in time, perchance it'll change the tide in politics: And bring about our desires," and to that end he tried. In New York he boarded the train bound for Louisiana land. "I must make New Orleans in time," was the thought of this daring man. "I'll sign the act of legislation and thus frustrate Warmonth's plan." His utter defeat would be Warmouth's frustration. The shriek of the iron steed, that echoed through the land, Was heard on that wild and swarthy night, by every man— She seemed to know the mission of the daring Afro-American. Like lightning she sped around a curve, then on to a stupendous fill, Running through hills of great expanse, THE COLONED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. then coming to a sudden stand- still- Pinchback, silent, and somewhat, excited, but he never forgot the bill. Get there in time and sign it, was the thought he cherished. But to fail, what then? Well, the party's plans must perish— Onward sped the iron horse, bound for New Orleans parish. Sunday found him in Pittsburg, six hours there he lost: Should he not regain the hours lost, Warmouth will boast Of his party's defeat, Grant's overthrow, and the nullification of the Acts of legislation, The train moved on, suddenly the rapidity ceased, Now Pinchback's presentiment of a coming evil was on the increase. His mission meant victory for his party -for the Negro peace! Now and then a signal was blown for a 'burg or a 'ville. Cincinnati! another six hours lost, and Pinchback's blood ran chill! Terror was depicted on his face, it was bloodless as cloth. as bloodless as cloth, But amidst his trouble he murmured, "Oh could I but regain those twelve hours lost!" But not so, they are forever lost, lost! In the metropolis Pinchback is missing, And Warmouth studied a plan, He put the ome to work and went. He put the wires to work, and at Canton he stopped the Louisianian! Stopped in Mississippi-alas, thou daring man! Pinchback like Jonah of old lay sleeping, while the train moved on, But he was awakened from that troubled sleep when he arrived in Canton By some one shaking him. "Are you Gov. Pinchback?" he cried, "There's a message in the office for you"—but that tell tale fiend lied. Warmouth's plan worked well, stopped Pinchback in the midst of his ride. Pinchback leapt from the train, demanded the message in haste. But the operator seemed excited when he saw Pinchback's face. "I have no—oh excuse me sir," said he "You're in the wrong place." Pinchback hastened to the door, shook it alas! 'twas locked Undaunted, he jumped through the window, But the train was fully a mile ahead, and thus his plans were mocked. Left standing on the platform that night, he saw his defeat full well. But he met it bravely with well, well well!! well!!! * * * * Ho, lo! chivalrous man ever honored shall be your name, Future bards will record your perilous ride, that night on the train. P. B. S. Pinchback, penned in G. O. P. history. The daring Afro-American. T. H. H. Bluefield, W. Va., Sept., 1900. Tuskgee in Full Bloom. Tuskegee, Ala., Special - The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at this place of which Booker T. Washington is principal, began its nineteenth session Tuesday, September 11th, with a greatly increased attendance. At the present time, more than eight hundred students are enrolled and others are coming daily. The enrollment for this year will probably be more than 1200. These students come from 23 states and territories, Porto Rico, Cuba, Barbados and Africa. One hundred and three persons comprise the faculty, and include officers, academic teachers, industrial instructors, and assistants. The corps of teachers has been greatly strengthened by the addition of anumber of strong men and women who have had exceptional advantages. The Industrial, Agricultural and Academic courses are being raised to a higher Telephone: 797 THE RAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE X Ray in use for examination and diagnosis. German specialists treat all chronic diseases of man and woman; catarrh, rheumatism, brain, stomach, hear t,kidney, bladder, hemorrhoids (piles) cured; vitality restored. RUPTURE CURED. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection; no pain. Trusses on trial Private diseases, stricture, impotency, varicocele, hydroccele, syphilite skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases treated and cure accomplished. Hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6. Tuesdays and Saturdays tilt 8 evening. DR. CZARRA. 316 6th street and 494 Louisiana avenue, northwest By EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Author of the Famous "Scho CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Dan- Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Co- cannon which knocked over the block Berry, the colored soldier who was first The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, of Negro soldiers—General Morgan advo- Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Cutar Wo- Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence S- outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish M Uncle Sam's money—The colored Register money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and H tope and line engravings of soldier, office War, with a FINE PICTURE of AGUINAL nila, and a brief sketch of the Phillipino Handsome Picture of General N mand of all the American Army, who sa Santiago was "without a parallel in the M Little." Mailed Free. Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." CONTAINS—Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney, and around Santiago.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San J. an Hill. The glowing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers—General Morgan advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Macio, Gomez, Miss Ciseros, and the Uskar Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Army.—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Junbar.—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals Uncle Sam's money.—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page Brimful of New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty halftone and line engravings of soldier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Philippinos and their civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." Ali for $1, "Much in Little." Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED. Big percentage. Send for copy E. A. JO Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms. Address E. A. JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, Raleigh, North Carolina. standard this year than ever. The course of outdoor agricultural occupations for girls, which was started last year for the first time, gives promise of proving one of the strongest features of the work here. It is the intention of this school to make an exhibit at the Alabama State Fair which is to be held at Birmingham, November first to tenth. Visitors to the Fair may safely count upon viewing one of the best exhibits to be made there. Active agents are wanted in every city and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newest colored newspaper published, Write for terms, Address The Colored American, 459 C street, n. w., Washington, D. C. A rich lady cured of her deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave $10 000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 10429 The Nicholson Institute, 780, Eighth Avenue, New York, U. S. A. MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitation for ladies before and during continence. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. --- Agents Wanted. TO THE DEAF. Washington, D. C. HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMREICAN WAR. At the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Miglio.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a the block house and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill— Day, Miles, Roosevelt, and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maclo, Kutar Women Cavalry.—The Negro Paymasters in the Lawrence Junbar—"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half- tier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American MAGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Mabillipinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- omy, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." Ali for $1, "Much in A. JOHNSON sets, Raleigh, North Carolina. ILLUSTRATIONS CUIS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 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. W. H. FISHER ..Dyer and Cleaner,: 709 9th St. n. w. 40714th St. n. w. Telephone 152. co Noce w A Bilde del, tiere pu $8 to A op L in so in er PRESIDENTIAL HALL HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address—Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, Gro. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. 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. Talloring, Dress, making, Militery. 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. 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 undenominal, 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, to 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. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MMB J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513 Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lansorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful Dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. Summer course begins June 15th. Prof. G.F. THEEL, M.D. 527 St. Philadelphia, Pa. Ein deutscher Arzt. Guar- rantes to cure PRIVATE DISEASES, EXGESSES ABUSES. BLOOD POISON. NERVOUS DEBILITY. LOST MANHOOD. VARIGOCELE & STRICTURE (incutting). Undevelopments, Shrunken Organs 25 years practical & 6 years hospital experience in Germany Send for book "Truth" exposing medical & electrical fraud RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that R.I.P.A.N.S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine, don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Talk of the Town is That- Col. Perry Carson is "sawing wood." Prof. Jesse Lawson is a modern Ajax. Oliver C. Black's democratic club is still on "fool's cap" paper. John P. Green will make a few speeches in West Virginia. William L. Pollard is dangerously near the matrimonial live wire. The Colored American still keeps up the hot pace set in Negro journalism. The alleged "color question" in our public schools has become a nuisance. Prof. Robert H. Terrell is winning laurels as principal of our High School. Col. William Murrell is playing a leading part in "Leah, the forsaken." Jack Ryan, of Southern Hotel fame, still holds the felt as the champion fisherman. Judson W. Lyons is working night and day for the success of the republican ticket. Dr. Phil Broome Brooks has the finest library of any colored physician in the city. Prof. G. T. F. Cook still enjoys the confidence and respect of the people of this city. Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback is not bliled to sit up with any political corpse this year. Whitfield McKinlay has placed a neat sum on his presidential choice—W. McKinley. Ed Allen, of Moore & Prioleau, displays a shirt front that necessitates smoked glasses. The pulchritude of D. B. McCary's lace is not diminished by the absence of hirsute adornment. Thos. L. Jones, Esq., will make Negro democrats feel like thirty cents when he invades Ohio. Some mem are like the lower figure of a fraction—the larger they appear, the less they really are. Between Police Court lawyers and the "installment man," the average Negro has a "hard row to hoe." Prof. John T. Layton and Mies Harriet A. Gibbs are both endowed with superior musical abilities. A hen on W. H. H. Hart's farm recently laid an egg bearing the letters "M. R."—McKinley and Roosevelt. Our local "windmills" are talking politics from the curbstone, but keep their pocketbooks hermetically sealed. Lawyer James F. Bundy and Mrs. B. G. Francis are endeavoring to do the "greatest good to the greatest number." North Carolina Negroes who espouse the cause of Democracy have the nerve of a lion and the cheek of a brazen image. Dr. Charles Sumner Wormley is one of our brightest and most capable young men. He is an ornament to his profession. The brayings of those long eared individuals, who clamor for a change in the Board of Education, will prove abortive. In the impending political crisis the Negro is divided into three distinct classes—gold bugs, silver bugs, and humbugs. The Galveston sufferers are to be congratulated on their inability to attend some of the concerts given in their behalf. A. H. 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 inocured by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials 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 BIGH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of 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 Albany. 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, 2897 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 reach of all. I have been selling it at $5.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to $3.00, but now, to enticing it all once, I will send a bottle, prepaid, to any one who will send me So. Kemenbion. I guarantee every bottle, and I will back the money if you are not satisfied in every way. Don't delay, but and $60 all case to BILAS GATHRIEG 101 E. Towne Street, New York, N.Y. SHEA'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 must, that can help people and tell them what to do, Mrs. Mary Miller, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Con plants, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Pies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Constipation, Diseases of Women and Children, Kits, 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 training with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomats hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to then matism just discovered, not a liniment. Holeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. --- 15 MARYELOUS MEDIUM DR SHEA THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. 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The Afro-Americans Draw Annually Seven Millions of Dollars from the Government-An Increase of One Million in Two Years-More than Twenty-five Thousand on the Pay-Roll Eloquent Figures. Those who run to democracy or sulk in their tents "because the McKinley Administration has not appolated colored men to the number of offices due them" must return to the republican ranks and gird on their armors of war when their memories have been refreshed and their ignorance dispelled by the presentation of the record of this Administration which shows the Afro-Americans of this republic draw annually $7,000,000 00 salary—for the four years of the Administration, $28,000,000 00! Reflect upon the benefits accrued to the race by such an enormous sum! During the two years just ended this Administration has, by appointment, reinstatement and promotion, increased the annual salary of colored men in office $1,000 000 00! Are there living rational men who believe that a "Bryan, Tillman and Money" administration would leave undisturbed or better such a prosperous state of affairs? Will men of reason jeopardize the prosperity of the race and rob our posterity of golden opportunities by turning their influence against a friendly Administration? Or, will the colored electors of this free and united land follow the teachings of their battle-scarred fathers, repeat their repeat their glorious history and prove faithful to the party which since its birth has been and is to-day the Negro's friend and his only hope? and is today the Negro's friend and pass to others the discussion of "Imperialism," "Expansion," "Trusts," "Currency" and "The Disfranchisement of the Negro." So far as this article is concerned it matters not whether we are living in a future republic or a cruel despotism; it matters not whether we expand or diminish our land possessions; we care not whether trusts rule or the socialistic ideas prevail; we are willing to accept our pay in gold or in like value of silver; we may freely vote North, South. East and West, or we may be robbed of our ballot for a season in every Southern State—the burning question of the hour is, What has this Administration done towards buying our homes, feeding our families, paying our debts, educating our children, enhancing our prosperity and securing our posterity? We are inspired by hope and puffed up by glittering promises; but, "Money talks and cash buys the land." There are now in the service of the United States Government, through the good offices of the administration of William McKinley, colored men as follows:— WAR DEPARTMENT. Annual salary. Spanish-American war: 268 officers..... $428,672 14,784 privates..... 3,075,172 5,000 helpers..... 1,250,000 Phillippine war: 76 officers..... 115,800 2,400 privates..... 499,200 300 helpers..... 75,000 Clerks, messengkrs, laborers, etc., 75; In the department at Washington..... 50,000 32,903 employees..... $5,493,844 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT Government Printing Office..... 205 employees..... $170,250 Census Office..... 848 "..... 123,320 Pension Office..... 96 "..... 93,080 Dist. of Col..... 104 "..... 59,380 Land Office..... 26 "..... 34,644 Patent Office..... 38 "..... 32,320 Secretary's office..... 36 "..... 20,030 Geodetic Sur..... 15 "..... 6,700 Indian Affairs..... 6 "..... 3,266 1.383 "..... $543,990 TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (Estimated ) Departments and Bureaus, 376 employees..... $295,920 POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. Departmental service, 58 employees..... $34,786 Washington City P.O. 45 "..... 30,000 103 "..... $64,786 CONGRESS. House, 40 employees..... $30,775 Senate, 35 employees..... 23,380 75..... $54,155 STATE DEPARTMENT, Diplomatic and Consular Service..... 12 employees..... $27,000 Departmental Service..... 10 "..... 8,000 22 "..... $35,000 NAVY DEPARTMENT, (Estimated ) Departmental and yards service, 50 employees..... $25,000 AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. (Estimated ) Departmental service, 30 employees..... $15,000 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Departmental service, 8 employees..... $6,560 EXECUTIVE MANSION, White House service, 6 employees..... $6,120 OUT IN THE STATES. Alabama reports 28 employees..... $22,000 Arkansas rephrts 56 employees..... 50,850 North Carolina reports 43 employees..... 24,700 Miscellaneous—including post-masters, collectors, deputies, custodians, watchmen, messengers and laborers—in all other States, 1,042..... 500,000 GRAND TOTAL. Number of employees..... 26,000 Amount of Annual salary..... $7,040,375 Amount received during Administration, 4 years..... 28,161,500 WAR IN PHILLIPINES. 24 captains. at $1,800..... $43,200 2 assistant surgeons, at $1,600..... 3,200 28 first lieutenants, at $1,500..... 62,000 24 second lieutenants, at $1,400..... 33,600 2,400 privates, at $208..... 499,200 300 civilians, at $250..... 75,000 SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. 268 commissioned officers, at $1,-600 (average)..... $428,672 14,784 privates, at $208..... 3,075,172 5,000 civilian employees, at $250.. 1,250,000 WAR DEPARTMENT. 75 clerks, messengers and laborers, at $666½ (average)..... $75,000 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. Government Printing Office: 20 employees, at $4 per day..... $24,000 195 employees, at $2.50 per day..... 146,250 Census Office: 2 supervisors, at $1,000..... 2,000 720 enumerators, at $50..... 35,600 10 clerks, at $1,000..... 10,000 50 clerks, at $900..... 45,000 36 messengers, at $600..... 21,600 38 charwomen, at $240..... 9,120 Pension Office: 1 clerk, at $2,000..... 2,000 7 clerks, at $1,400..... 9,800 2 clerks, at $1,300..... 2,600 23 clerks, at $1,200..... 27,600 29 clerks, at $1,000..... 29,000 9 clerks, at $500..... 8,100 4 clerks, at $840..... 3,360 1 clerk, at $720..... 720 13 clerks, at $660..... 7,580 4 clerks, at $400..... 1,600 3 clerks, at $240..... 720 District of Columbia: District building— 2 clerks, at $1,200..... 2,400 1 clerk, at $1,000..... 1,000 1 clerk, at $900..... 900 9 clerks, at $720..... 7,580 District courts, 15 employees, at $600..... 9,000 District government, 60 employees, at $500..... 25,000 STATE DEPARTMENT. Diplomats, consuls, clerks and employees: And all other States do proportionstely as well (space forbids further details), aggregating 1,042 employees and $500 000. The above figures render further argument unnecessary. They furnish food for thought and serious reflection. The comfort, pleasure, joy, profit, prosperity and opportunities brought to the thousands of Afro-American homes by this unparalleled influx of remuneration is a cause sufficient to commend the McKinley Administration and the republican party. Afro-Americans, remember well! Four decades back the Negro was a slave, chattels bartered and sold from the public block. To-day, through the instrumentality of the Republican Parfy, he is a sovereign part of this great Government, enjoying domestic tranquility, and being paid an annual governmental salary of $7,000,000! I am thoroughly confident that, as in former years, the Negroes of this republic will support the party of Lincoln, Grant and Garfield, represented by the Negro's friends, "McKinley and Roosevelt!" HENRY Y. ARNETT. Washington, D, C., Sept. 18, 1900. R·I·P·A·N·S NOTICE 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. M. And all other States do proportionately as well (space forbids further details), aggregating 1,042 employees and $500 000. HENRY Y. ARNETT. 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. TRADE R.I.P. PANS TABULES MARK