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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 29. THE MARYLAND SITUATION. THE MARYLAND SITUATION. The Republicans Certain of an Overwhelming Victory Next Month Colored Voters Thoroughly Organized and Solid for McKinley and Roosevelt. The Congressional Delegation Strong. Pen Pictures of Some Leaders. Baltimore, Md., Special. - I spent a few days in Maryland this week looking over the political situation, and, as Maryland is considered a doubtful State, I gave particular attention and the closest observation to things that were heard and seen politically. If the other doubtful States are as certain as is Maryland for McKinley, then the election is over and all that is necessary is the ratification and the shouting. I never saw a more perfect political organization than is found to day in Maryland. Senator McComas and Chairman Goldsboro are masters of the situation and have the reins in hand. As a local politician put it, "They are the right men in the right place." The colored vote in Maryland is in the neighborhood of fifty thousand, and ninety nine per cent of them are republicans. Heretofore the republicans have suffered because of their inability to get out the vote, as it were. Under the present organization, however, the full republican vote will be cast. Senator McComas has divided the work up and in a large measure the campaign, among the colored people, is put in the hands of colored leaders of known reputation, character and ability. Excouncilman Harry S. Cummings and Hon. Hiram Watty, the present member of the city council from the fourth ward, have in a great measure the work of the campaign as far as the colored people are concerned. They have under them an army of splendid workers, not only in the city of Baltimore, but throughout the State, who will see that every vote is cast. In conversation with Mr. Cummings on the Maryland situation, he said, "At no time in the political history of the colored people of Maryland has there been a greater incentive to work and work persistently for the success of the party as in the present campaign." Former leaders have accepted the support of the colored vote of the State but have not properly regarded the worthy recognition which should have been accorded that vote. We are glad to say that this condition of affairs does not now obtain. With the advent of Senator Lewis E. McComas a new condition of affairs has arisen. He is fair, honest and considerate. He knows from what sources the strength and united support of the colored voters spring, and they do not for a moment question that under his leadership. The colored republicans of Maryland will be recognized as they never were before. "In fact," said Mr. Cummings, "the Republican organization of Maryland was never in better condition than now." A new life, new energy and a new inspiration seemed to actuate every leader, and to-day there are more active colored republicans at work in the State of Maryland than ever before. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1900. J.H. The outlook for republican success was never better than now. Every county in the State is being polled and there is no defection The colored voters are thoroughly alive to the supreme importance of carrying the State this time, for the contest means the probable success of 1901 when the legislature is to elect a United States Senator. They know that democratic success in Maryland means the disfranchisement of a large number of colored votes as has been done in four democratic states South. To make this certain they have determined to rally to the support of the ticket with the strength which will surpass all previous efforts in the past. Hon. P. L. Goldsborough, chairman of the Republican State Committee, is conducting the campaign in a business like way. Every important suggestion is accepted by him and every necessary plan adopted which has a tendency to strengthen the party. He is approachable, popular and has the full sympathy, confidence and support of every element of the party in the state. From the present prospects his management will bring to the ticket unprecedented success in this work. There is no better man, there is no more popular man and there is no better organizer in the state than Chairman Goldsborough. Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., whose appointment as a member of the Advisory Board of the Republican National Committee, is thoroughly acceptable to the voters of Maryland. In addition to the general work which he ably performs for the National Committee among the colored voters of the Eastern States, he is by no means neglecting to perform his part of the work which is being done among the colored voters of Maryland. His large influence among the church-going colored people is being made apparent day by day, and the loyal support, which the party will receive from the colored citizens of the state, will be due in no small measure to his efforts Said Mr. Cummings in conclusion: "To mention all of the active, intelligent, influential young colored men who are taking an active part in this campaign but who have been indifferent in previous elections, would take more space than I am sure you feel able to give to this interview. I can not close, however, without speaking a good word for Mr. W. Ashble Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins is an able and successful member of the Baltimore bar, a practical man in the broadest sense of (Continued on ninth page.) --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. ILLINOIS IN GOOD SHAPE. Register Lyons a Guest of the Windy City. The New Institutional Church and the Progress of the Brotherhood. In the Social Whirl. Personal Points and Paragraphs. Chicago, Ilis, Special - The Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury, was in this city recently and read a very interesting paper before the Men's Sunday Club of Quinn Chapel, which is one of the strongest and most forceful organizations of its kind in the West. The notice to the public was a very short one, nevertheless the large auditorium was well filled. The president, Mr. A. H. Roberts, with very fitting remarks, introduced the speaker, who, owing to the short notice given him, had prepared a paper to which the appreciative audience listened with rapt attention. The paper touched lightly on politics and told in plain figures the wealth of the colored race, in church property, real estate, banks, etc., finally estimating the entire wealth of the colored race as being $890,000,000. The program was interspersed with violin music by Miss Gertrude Palmer. The invocation was delivered by Dr. J. F. Thomas of Olivet Baptist church. Col. Pledger of the Atlanta Age made some excellent remarks in which he recalled the old slave days from whence sprung "this old time religion." Both Mr. Lyons and Col. Pledger were heartily greeted at the close of the services and they can feel assured of a hearty greeting upon a future return to the Windy City. The United Brotherhood a fraternal organization of this city is now distributing its policies. I have seen the certificates and find that they are a neat, plain, legible authority for membership. The Brotherhood has grown rapidly from provisional to realistic work, and is looking forward to a public installation. A grand lecture course was begun at the Institutional church on Monday night, October 1st. Dr Frank Gunsaulus, one of the most noted divines of the country, delivered the first lecture in the course, his subject being, "The later elequence of Parliamism." Others, whose names have been mentioned to appear during the course are Mrs Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D C, and Booker F. Washington. The proceeds are to assist in meeting the demands of the kindergarten of the New Institutional church. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, one of Chicago's brightest and best young men and Miss Jennie L. Claven, were married in Marquette, Michigan, the home of the bride, October 5th, 1900. Mrs Avendorph is well known in Chicago and much admired for her beauty and manner. The wedding took place in the church where Miss Claven had served as choir director for several years. A beautiful reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Harrison, 2806 Wabash ave. Chicago (Continued on eighth page. 2 ```markdown ``` BISHOP CLINTON'S APPEAL No Colored Men Should Dream of Voting For Bryan. Read His Eloquent Declaration In Behalf of McKinley and Roosevelt and Good Government. Bishop George W. Clinton is one of the best known and most influential men in the great A. M. E. Zion Church South, and his views on any question, religious or secular, are bound to attract attention because he always says something worth remembering. At Memphis the other day the bishop had occasion to give his views on the present political situation and the duty of the negro and, as usual, clarified the atmosphere with the following cogent and well thought out opinion. "To my mind the present is one of the most crucial periods in the history of the American nation. The present political campaign is one of the most important since the election of Lin- J. BISHOP G.W. CLINTON. coln. The election of Lincoln gave us the amended constitution, the emancipation and citizenship for the American negro. Upon the election of McKinley depends the maintenance of the amended constitution and the citizenship of the negro. "I have not thought it necessary until quite recently to express myself on these matters, since I believed that the American people had too much sense to take any backward steps at such a time as this. However, the action of men like Bishop Turner and a few others who are styled race leaders in declaring themselves in favor of the election of Bryan, in the face of the fact that his politics is as many colored as Joseph's coat and his chief henchmen are such men as Red Handed Tillman, who acknowledged upon the floor of the United States senate that in his state negroes are shot, robbed of their ballot and the like, make it necessary to do so. Furthermore, when we see that neither Mr. Bryan nor his party is willing to speak out against the wrongs being heaped upon our people, how can any sane and thoughtful negro support Bryan? Bryan and Tillman. "A vote for Bryan is a vote for Tillman, for North Carolina's, South Carolina's, Mississippi's and Louisiana's nullification of the three sacred amendments to the federal constitution and the continued degradation of the negro, to say nothing about the turning back of the hands on the dial plate of American progress for years to come. I feel that this is the time when every negro who loves his race and every friend who wishes the race well should vote for the best interests of the country and for the conservation of the political rights of every citizen of the republic, whether he be black or whether he be white. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "A vote for Bryan this year means the endorsement of Democratic methods in the south and Democratic intolerance and rowdyism in the west, where recently the Republican vice presidential candidate, as we have seen, was subjected to the grossest indignities and insults by a Democratic mob. No better object lesson than this could have been furnished to illustrate the Democratic idea of free speech. A Creature of Party. "Even though Mr. Bryan may be ever so well inclined toward the negro we must not lose sight of the fact that no man is greater than his party, that the thing created is not greater than its creator. Mr. Bryan is the creature of the assorted Democracy of the country, and it will not permit him to put into execution his good intentions (if he has any) in respect of the negro. He will have to reckon with B. R. Tillman of South Carolina and a goodly company of fire eating southern Democrats if, in the event of his election, he should attempt to recognize the negro as a man and a citizen. He has not the courage to do it now, and it is doubtful if he would attempt it then. "I stand ready to do anything I can by voice, pen or hand to bring about the triumphant election of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, who stand for the principles that make for prosperity and the security of the rights of citizenship." Recorder H. P. Cheatham Doing Effective Campaign Work in the Mining State Reception and Other Speeches. Charleston, W. Va., Special- Last Monday was gala day in this section. Hon. H, P. Cheatham was billed to speak and his great reputation as an orator had preceeded him. He arrived at the C. and O. R R and was met by the committee of reception consisting of James M. Hazelwood, Prof. George Cuzzens, Dr. H. F. Gamble, S. W. Starks, Phil Waters and Charles Jones. He was escorted to the home of James M. Hazlewood where he was entertained during his stay. The Capital City band, K. of P, band, the C. H. Payne Marching club under the command of Captain James A. Campbell preceded by the speaker of the evening and the reception committee, marched out Capitol street to the wigwam. The marching club attracted a great deal of attention and the bystanders were profuse in their compliments. When the parade arrived at the wigwam the people were swarming through every entrance and when S W. Starks presented Dr. H. F. Gamble as chair man of the meeting, he faced the largest colored audience ever assembled for any political meeting in the history of Charleston. Dr. Gamble, in accepting the honor of presiding over the meeting made a neat ten minute talk in which he pointed out the necessity of the Negro voting the republican ticket this fall, when he introduced Mr. Cheatham there was deafening applause for this was the second time the people of Charleston had ever had the opportunity of seeing a colored ex-congressman, John Mercer Langston, who represented the 4th congressional district of Virginia, in the 50th Congress, being entertained here in 1891. Mr. Cheatham graduated with honor from the college department of Shaw University, North Carolina, in 1882, receiving the degree of A. B., was elected principal of the Plymouth State Normal School immediately after his graduation and served in that capacity until 1885, when without serious opposition, he was elected register of deeds of Vance county, North Carolina, and clerk of county court two years later. Was the only colored representative in the Fifty first Congress and was re-elected to the Fifty second Congress, appointed Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia in 1897, by President McKinley. It was conceded on all sides that Mr. Cheatham made one of the most convincing, logical and eloquent speeches ever heard in this city. Men like Rev. J. HON. H. P. CHEATHAM. J. E. Bullock and Dr. C. H. Payne, old public speakers, state that the argument used by Recorder Cheatham was unanswerable. Mr. Cheatham commenced his address by complimenting West Virginia on its marvelous commercial growth, and the people of Charleston on their politeness and hospitality, the grandeur of our natural scenery and of the untold wealth that lies hidden in our mountains. He then launched into the body of his speech and from his lips there came one of those matchless gems of oratory that inspire the soul with better thoughts and higher aims, and lift mankind above the sordid things of earth to a realm of bliss. With the eloquence born of a young life descended from one of those grand old strains that have made North Carolina famous for her brilliant sons and lovely daughters, the speaker moves into one grand sweet song the most beautiful, the most sublime thoughts, and as he spoke of the Jim Crow car laws of the democratic party, their disfranchising schemes, the colored men who sell their very citizenship for shining sheckels, of the distinguished theologians who have been led off by promises of office and station, of the man who dickers with one political party in the day and the other at night, the audience sat as if spellbound drinking down every word and when he raised his hands above his head and exclaimed in eloquent tones: 'By George, West Virginia is republican by 18,000,' the applause was continuous for five minutes, and when the speaker had finished there was universal regret that the rippling music of his words could not, like Tennyson's brook flow on forever. Spacee will not permit us to publish his speech in full. But in an eloquent and thrilling, convincing and argumentative manner he discussed every issue now before the American people. He said that he was on the side that God Almighty wanted to see win and that under the benificent rule of William McKinley the grass was greener, cattle were fatter, people were healthier, money more plentiful and the country more prosperous. He amused the audience by telling very appropriate and pointed anec dotes. He eulogized in glowing terms President McKinley and said that he belonged to the upper ten of American statesmen, and that while a member of Congress he closely observed Mr. McKinley and Mr. Bryan, and that, the former was cool and calculating and that Mr. Bryan was a political chameleon, ever ready to change his attitude on the great questions. His beautiful description of the famous charge of the colored troops at El Caney and San Juan was cheered to the echo. A man who would vote the democratic ticket after hearing this eloquent orator is either a knave or a fool. After holding the audience for over two hours and a quarter the speaker closed by urging every colored man to stand by the flag and to never let it touch the ground. Mr. Cheatham and Dr. Payne after holding a formal reception at the home of Mr. James W. Hazlewood, left for a tour through the county of Favette. Henry Y. Arnett in The Colored American last week shows that the Negro is enjoying six thousand appointments under the McKinley Administration from which the race draws seven million dollars annually. This will partly and materially answer the question, "What has McKinley done for the Negro?"-Baptist Vanguard. Mr. Henry Y. Arnett, son of Bishop Arnett, has prepared and published in The Colored American, a tabulated form showing the number of colored employees holding jobs under the Mc Kinley Administration. Like his father, Mr. Arnett shows himself to be quite a statistician. His article shows that $7,000,000 goes into the pockets of colored men annually from the federal treasury, and that there are 25,000 of them on Uncle Sam's pay roll. -The Searchlight, Tenn. স্ট্রিং-Premier No.2. The Smith Premier 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. --- THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG Editor Colored American:- I must say The Colored American is pleasing indeed, to the sick, as well as it is to the well. Your issue of the 22nd is the second one I have read since my illness, and I cannot refrain the temptation to express my congratulations to its man, ager and compositors. "The Political Horoscope on 2nd page is pleasant reading indeed, but I am sorry to say that we down this way are not enjoying much at present as expressed on that page. You advise that we take off our coats and work for McKinley until the 6th of November, then we can shout and yell until we are hoarse. Now, friend Cooper, did you intend that for Louisiana? I ask the question because you see the recent converts who were given control of the party of Lincoln, Sumner, Grant and Lovejoy, in this State say to us loyal colored Americans, "You are not needed any more in your party; we, the new bosses propose to do without you. We know you are loyal but your skin is too black and your Negro smell is offensive; we cannot sit in council with you, so keep out;" and thus we are out. How can we under present Louisiana silk stocking republican (so-called) management pull off our coats and work? For whose success, the present bosses, who have the effrontery to say that the Negro may hold office but they will not be offices of trust? Just the little recognition these new republicans have received from the Grand Old Party has made them arrogant, and dangerous to the Negro's political future. We will vote for McKinley because we are republicans and because it is natural for Negroes to vote the republican ticket, and because we believe McKinley to be the right man in the right place at the right time. If it were left to the new bosses in Louisiana the few Negroes who were spared by the Democratic Constitutional convention would not have the pleasure of voting for such noble candidates as McKinley and Roosevelt. Yes, Major McKinley's letter of acceptance, I consider was the best production of its kind, and his remarks about the Declaration of Independence, and the Amendment guaranteeing political equality to American citizenship and it has never broken nor counseled others in breaking them, is timely and just and will be carefully weighed by every colored American. Major McKinley's utterances at the tomb of Lincoln in October, 1898, has never been forgotten, especially by the younger ones of the race, a race which Lincoln said ought to be free, because there might come a time when these black men could help keep the jewels of liberty within the family of freedom. Major McKinley said: "If any vindication of that act or of that propecy were needed it was found when those brave black men ascended San Juan in Cuba and charged the enemy at El Caney. They vindicated their own title to liberty on that field and with our other brave soldiers gave the priceless gift of liberty to another suffering race." I would like to know, in the face of such a record, and the party in control of so noble a son as Major McKinley, how long the present restriction of rights and liberties of colored Ameri- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. E. cans is to continue in Louisiana. It cannot be that the recent converts were given the power to break the Amendments to American citizenship. It is bad enough for the old heroes to be disfranchised by the Southern Democracy; for worse must it be when the young and the old are to be excluded from the G. O. P. organization—a new disfranchisement act to suit white supremacy and to control republican politics in the old Pelican State, It is a serious proposition which the party managers should carefully consider and place in proper channels, unless it is true that the party is trying to get rid of the colored American vote. If it is the time is not far distant when it will be plainly seen. Simply to hold office in the party sounds cheap indeed, and not of trust sounds cheaper still. When will the white man of the South recognize the true worth of the Negro? Will he ever recognize that the Negro has rights which are sacred, made so on the battle fields of the nation, at home and abroad. He deserves better treatment and the party has no right to make a beggar of him. I am not one of them who says the Negro should keep out of politics; it is his right, it is the life or death of the nation and he is a part of it, and recent democrats newly enfranchised in the republican party should not be given the right to debar respectable colored men from the party organization. P. L. CARMOUCHE. Donaldsonville, La. Mr. E. E. Cooper, Dear Sir-In behalf of the paper I will say to be brief, it is the best of any paper in America managed and edited by a colored editor. Euclosed please find my check for renewal of subscription. Very truly, A. F. MANDO. SOMETHING NEW Pretty girls in fluffy gowns and handsame youth in full dress were quite the order of the evening at the student's private Saturday evening dancing class, which opened last Saturday evening at the Conservatory of Music. This is a new venture undertaken under the auspices of the "H. O. Optimates" and on account of its exclusiveness. it promises to become quite a fad to attend this class. 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Meals a la Carte. ices Constantly on Hand. Beach, Strawberry, Chocolate, Lemon Ice. Bring a Specialty. Our friends and the public generally, we expectfully, PROPRIETORS. Madam G. Finnie Mack will open a class this fall by request. The class will open with five ladies. If there are any others desirous of joining, call or address her at 1840 Vermont ave. n w. The class will open October the 15 h. Would like to have all to begin as near together as possible. Office hours from 9 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. GOTHAM NOTES COLORED AMERICAN DIONYSIUS III Mr. Maguire, of Syracuse, met the brethren of the Fifty-third Street Poker Club a few evenings ago, and hinted vaguely about distributing a few offices among them when Bryan takes the chair. Bre'r Lee got wound up before Mister Maguire arrived, and he couldn't break away from himself for the longest while. Mr. Lee likes to hear his own voice. This is the season for political prophets. They'll be rife about Oct. 15. A political prophet is a man who thinks he knows things that no one else knows and who looks wise and acts mysteriously whenever he emits a chunk of wisdom (?). Say, Mr. Editor, that man you call Menard is about as dangerous a proposition with his goose quill as ever tackled the Democratic party. I looked at his picture through a magnifying glass after reading that piece he writ for your paper, and I sez to myself, sez I: "Sonny, you'll do. You know your business, and if you ever come to New York you can drink out of my flask." Where did you get him anyhow? By Jocks! he's a hummer, and an ornament to the profesh, if he does look like a Sunday school teacher. Bishop Derrick, Governor Pinchback and our own Charley Anderson shook the timbers of Cooper Union at the big mass meeting held there recently with their powerful logic, eloquence and oratory. Dr. Derrick walked about in Zion. "The phlegmatic Englishman, the witty Irishman and the loyal and patriotic negro" were there to meet and applaud our old man eloquent as he poured the oil on the Democratic devil of caste and oppression and sot him on fire. Governor Pinchback is one of the finest looking men I think I ever saw, white or black. He is really a handsome man. He made a capital speech, and he was frequently interrupted by applause. Charley Anderson, "Genial Charley," couldn't make a bad speech if he tried. He is eloquence and grace combined, a good looker, and has the happy faculty of saying something every time he opens his mouth. "Charley," as we like to call him, is quite in demand up the State, and if he fills half the dates made for him by the committee he'll have to have a new copper lining put in his throat. He's one of the speakingest young men that ever shot words of wisdom at an appreciative audience. Wibecan, of Brooklyn, "the dwarf," is doing the Democrats over the bridge, and doing 'em right. Wibecan is a pretty good all-around hustler and campaigner, only he has to stand on a barrel or dry goods box to be seen. These short men are mighty determined and sot in their ways, and Wibecan is one of them. He'd speak his piece, though, if he had to climb a trolley pole to get a bead on the crowd. There are upwards of 45 colored spellbinders in the employ of the State committee who are shouting with all their voices for McKinley and Roosevelt and Odell and Woodruff. Richard the Third, the eloquent W. Rufus Davis, is one of them, Mr. Davis'kyard reads, "W. R. Davis, the black Chauncey M. Depew, etc., etc. There is no question about Mr. Davis' complexion. He is undoubtedly a black gentleman. He has a bright mind and a very extensive vocabulary. There is no question whatever about Mr. Davis' politics. He is a Republican from Nawth Kalina, sah, and hates a Demo- crat wuss'n pizen. He is one of the best of the local campaigners, and as game a little chap as ever chewed gum. I like Davis because he's scrappy, and always a gentleman. Lieut.-Gov. Woodruff went up to Binghamton Sept. 27, and made a speech at the emancipation celebration there which has added another star to his crown as an orator. The Binghamton papers and Binghamton colored men say it was a great and eloquent effort, and that Mr. Woodruff is a wonderful man. In this they are not mistaken, for the Lieutenant Governor is a wonderful man, and Mr. Stanchfield thinks so, too. For he is a hurricane in debate and any opponent who meets him in the arena in joint debate will make a mistake if he doesn't carry around with him a variegated assortment of facts and points. The way the Lieutenant Governor walloped Mr. Stanchfield a few weeks ago at a country fair in this State was something awful, and yet he looks as harmless as a sixteen-year-old girl. But, oh, my! Get on to his curves, will you, and he'll make you feel real dizzy. Misher Croker is one of the most talented and accomplished bluffers in Tammany Hall. He really doesn't believe Bryan's got a ghost of a show, but he keeps on saying so to hold the gang together. His shadow. Ed. Lee, talks as brash up at the poker club as his chief. I was up there a few nights ago with a friend who was seeing the sights, and who, by the way, had never seen a live negro Democrat. We bought some vichy and whisky and sat down to a table upstairs in the back room where there was a game on, to drink it. Presently Lee came in and I called my friend's attention to him. He sized him up in about a minute and said, "Oh, he's not dangerous. He's too noisy and he is not original. He's a parrot." Lee was then in imitation of his chief offering to bet a fabulous sum on the result of the election with a man who was evidently a Republican, and he was notifying the house in a loud voice of what was about to take place. We got up soon after this, and strolled down town. My friend's only remark was, "Well, if that is the negro Democratic leader I feel very sorry for his followers." He is a very coarse and uncouth person, a swaggering ass, like master, like servant. Dionysius III. The Union League Revived and will Issue a Second Business Directory. With the reorganization of the Union League with all that its purpose implies, it is fervently to be hoped that every Negro in whose breast is a spark of race pride will lend unselfish effort to perpetuate its new existence. It's scope, briefly, is to promote the material welfare of colored enterprises, mechanics, business and professional men and women. It is no money-making affair with salaried officers, shares to sell, etc., its purpose is purely beneficial—to interest the race in itself. At 10 cents per capita per diem for food alone for the 90,000 colored people of Washington requires nearly 84,000,000 a year. Add to this all other expenditures will give an aggregate of $10,000,000 or more which they annually spend in this city alone. It is sickening to think what a pitiful—infinitesimally small part of this enormous wealth is diverted into such channels that are of more than passing benefit to the race. It would make a thousand merchants, mechanics, business and professional men rich in a little while who in turn could give the same opportunity to thousands of others and so on ad infinitum. There is no reason other than the most criminal shiftlessness and indifference why a reasonable portion of this vast wealth cannot be made to benefit the very ones through whose pockets it passes. No mere society ought to be necessary to point the Negro his duty in this matter but since there are a few earnest unselfish men who would pave the way by organized direction it would seem the part of every black man, for obvious reasons, to regard the effort as his own personal affair and to work for its highest advancement. The officers are as follows: A. S. Gray, president; John A. Gray, sr., vice president; A. F. Hilyer, secretary; Dr. R. T. Hamilton, treasurer; Rev. F. J. Grimke, chapain. HON. JOHN C. DANCY. DANCY'S SJOCESSFUL TOUR. He Spoke in Six Thriving West Virginia Towns to Large and Appreciative Audiences—The Eloquent North Carollnian in Great Demand. Mr. John C. Daney made a speaking tour of West Virginia last week covering 1800 miles from the time he left until he completed his tour. He began at Martinsburg where he spoke at the opera house to a thousand enthusiastic citizen, republican and democratic white and black heard him for and hour and a half. It was declared by all to be the most enthusiastic meeting of the campaign, and the chairman of the County Committee said no better speech had been delivered during the campaign. At Fairmont a torchlight precession accompanied Mr. Dancy to the opera house, and as his carriage was driven through the streets the sidewalks were lined with enthusiastic spectators. The opera house could not hold the crowd, and the steps of the building gave way while the vast crowd was trying to secure entrance. Congressmen Dayton, the State Treasurer, four candidates for state officers, the judges and several local leaders occupied seats on the platform: Congressman Dayton declared after the speech of nearly two hours length that the speech in itself was the highest possible compliment to the achievements of the republican party. The impression made was tremendous and all the party leaders were delighted. At Grafton, the chief feature of the meeting was that every colored man and woman had been personally, by letter, invited to be present, and nearly every one was present. And yet there were far more whites at the meeting than colored. The chairman of the county related the incident that a bank cashier came to the meeting to see the Negro and hear him for two or three minutes as his business was crowding him, and yet he remained an hour and a half and wanted the Negro to continue speaking. At Wheeling the town overdid itself in the welcome given Mr. Dancy. The torchlight procession passed through all the principal streets led by the rough riders and marcheing clubs. Rev. E D. W. Jones and Dr. W. D. Clinton came all the way from Pittsburg to be at the meeting. The streets were filled with an enthusiastic populace, The speech of the evening was delivered at the leading opera house of the city. Lawer Morris introduced the speaker. Mr. Dancy never appeared to better advantage. He discussed every important issue of the campaign, and so forcibly and clearly did he do so that the immense audience seemed wild at times with demonstrations of approval. His peroration was so captivating that many THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. E. white and colored citizen rushed to the platform and assured the speaker that his was the best speech of the campaign. Half the audience was white and they all remained to the end. The greatest of all the meetings was at Parkersburg. The white rough riders constituted Mr. Dancy's escort at this place, bonfires and fire works being carried by these ardent republicans, headed by a fine brass band. The streets were crowded with spectators filled with republican ardor. Over 500 white ladies were in the audience. He spoke at the wigwam, the largest gathering place in the city with a seating capacity of 8,000. At least 2,000 were present at the meeting and it was declared by the chairman that it was a larger crowd than that which turned out to hear the great Senator Foraker. The speech of Mr. Dancy was so elequent and so effective and convincing that the chairman of the State Committee who was present insisted that Mr. Dancy remain in the State if possible another week and if not that he would be asked to be returned to the State. The general conclusion was that a more effective and convincing speech had not been made by any one during the entire campaign. Mr. Danoy's week closes up at Huntington on Saturday night—the home of the brilliant member of the State Committee C. H. Payne. Mr. Payne and a committee met Mr. Danoy at the station and escorted him to the home of the race leader in that State Mr. Payne. At night the streets at the corner of Main street in the center of the city was packed with anxious republicans and democrats filled with curiosity to hear the new speaker. Mr. Payne introduced him in an eloquent and very eulogistic address. Mr. Dancy standing on that platform in the open street spoke nearly two hours to that vast throng of people, and yet in spite of its being Saturday night, they remained almost without exception until he finished. Chairman Payne said he never heard a better political speech and was profuse in his praises of the effort. The Mayor of the city and many prominent citizens pronounced it a wonderful address destined to destroy apathy and unite all the republican forces and especially the colored vote. Anniversary Services at "Lincoln" Concluded Sunday. Preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. Dr. Rankin or Clarke, of Howard University, and music by University choir Preaching at 3 p.m. by Rev. T. M. Nixon, pastor of People's Congregational church and music by his choir. Preaching at 7.30 by Rev. Dr. Wood well, music by Lincoln Memorial choir. Pastors' reception on Monday evening. The post-graduate work of the Department of Pedagogy which has been delayed on account of the illness of the Dean, Dr. L. B. Moore, will open its courses this morning at 9 o'clock with a lecture by Dr. L. R. Klenn, on "Frederich Schiller and his Influence." The regular evening courses will open Monday evening next. The undergraduate courses of this department are well attended. The Kindergarten Training Class has begun its sessions with large attendance under the immediate care of Miss Friese of Baltimore. Other distinguished lecturers will appear before this class and the whole department during the year. A FACT. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings, and putting the Vero double suction in all their plates. Even with these advantages they can save you money. Call. now; 12th and Penn. ave., over Davis' Hat Store. Hours: 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sundays 9 to 4. 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. A very enjoyable reception was given last Friday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan, 284 O st. n. w., in honor of Miss Essie Holland of Philadelphia. The evening was pleasantly spent, games and other amusements were indulged in, after which the guests repaired to the dining room and partook of a bountiful repast. NOTICE MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I was ashamed of myself, to-day I have a thick growth of hair all over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am doing for my hair that it is grown so beautifully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (righted) 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 will send you express pad 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. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY. KINKY. CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thoroughly reliable preparation. It has been successfully used by thousands in all portions of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of its merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonials. Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade; it not only Straightens the Hair, but removes Dandruff, Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching, Irritating Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and luxurious head of hair—so much to be desired. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. 440 Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. 5 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 pav. Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 834 Dearborn St, Chicago. Enclose 2c stamp for replv, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, KY. ROOMS FOR RENT. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—Two single rooms in private family, with table board, lady or gentleman. Modern improve ments, near two lines of cars north west section, apply Mrs, J. A., The Colored American office. Wanted Rooms. Mrs. "J. A." or anyone else who has rooms for rent can rent same by addressing H. B. W. care this office. Three fine rooms for light housekeeping. Large front room. Bath on same floor. Cheap. Mrs. Hyman 1610 7th street, northwest. 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. 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. 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. Agents Wanted. 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. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. 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. WRITTEN GUARANTEE TO COBE after every advertising specialist, family, Hospital and Army Surgeon falls. Dr. THEEL, 527 North Sixth St. Philadelphia, Pa. All Abuse. BloodPoison, Varicocele, Stricture all PRIVATE and OBSCURE diseases, both sexes. Lost Manhood, Shrink-cured in 4 to 10 days. Most dangerous cases solicited. "EN DEUTSCHER DARZT." Treatment by mail. Send for best testimonials & Book-exposing fake Institute, Electrical & Medical fraud. --- 7 6 THE COLORED ODD FELLLOWS Capture the Falls City-The Great B M C. Meeting-A Howling Success-New Officers Elected-Kentucky Hospitality in Evidence-Echoes of the Convention The Tenth B M C of the G U O of O F. was called to order at 10 50 a m Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall at 13th and Walnut streets. Master of ceremonies, H. Ross, of Madisonville, Ky., opened the convention with a vigorous address which was heard by the largest number of Odd Fellows that ever assembled undes a roof in Kentucky. CHARLES H. BROOKS. There were present delegates from all over the United States. Some of the most distinguished Negroes of the race and men of all vocations of life were present to attend the grandest conclave in the history of the Odd Fellows. After the opening address was heard, the hymn of "Blessed be the tie that binds," was sung with such enchantment that every delegate was kindled with tumultuos joy. Prayer was invoked by Rev. G. W. Ward, of Eminence, Ky. In the absence of Mayor Weaver the eminent divine, C. S. Morris, delivered the welcome address. Rev. Morris's supreme ability and fine example of oratory, was heard amidst abundance of J. REV. CHARLES A. MORRIS. applause. He drew the hearts and minds of those present to the many achievements of the Negro from 200 years ago to the present. His voice thrilled with music when he pictured the Odd Fellows climbing the dizzy height, Friendship, Love and Truth, and the great torch of humanity being carried in one band and Christianity in the other. He spoke of the richness of Kentucky and the hospitality of Louisville, and the generosity of the Odd Fellows and welcomed them to enter and enjoy its gratitude, and he finally hoped that they would assemble in the Grand Lodge of Heaven where meetings never adjourn, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. In response Grand Master of the United States, E H. Morris, of Chicago, was introduced and spoke with magnificent eloquence. Heshowed that that he was an artist and a masterly orator, and he shaded his response with keen wit and genial humor. He paid the Odd Fellows a high honor and said their progress was steadily growing all J. H. over the world. Mr. Albert S. White was introduced and presented the keys of the ball to Grand Master Morris The sterling qualities of Kentucky's son was demonstrated by his unsurpass able address. Time after time he was interrupted by applause. By reason of his intelligent address he not only stood at the top but occupied the center of the speakers of the day. In response to his address T. R. W. Jackson, of Alabama, delivered an excellent paper. The beauty of the program was the presenting of the gavel to Grand Master Morris, by Miss Georgia Frazier of the Central High School in honor of Juvenile No 37. Her voice was soft J. and mellow but sweet, and was heard in all parts of the hall. The speaker showed that she had excellent parts and well represented her sex as a speaker. Her remarks were long and heartily applauded. Mr. A. B. Latimore, of Massachusetts responded and paid the Households and Juveniles compliments worthy of the highest esteem. The officers roll was called by Charles H. Brooks Grand Secretary. About seven hundred delegates were in attendance and they were a credit to their race. Some of the most representative colored men in the country were present. The personel of the convention was made up of doctors, lawyers, preachers, United States deputy collectors, sheriffs, coustables, deputy county clerks, ex commonwealth at tortneys, editors, business men of all classes, and representative laboring men, The Grand Master of the Order Hon. Edward H. Morris, is one of the most prominent lawyers of Chicago, and an ex-member of the Illinois legislature. The secretary, C. H Brooks, has just returned from a trip to Europe and is a prominent lawyer, he and our fellow townman, Mr Albert S White, graduated in law together from Howard University' Washington, D. C., in 1892 Treasurer Reed is a prominent business man in Ohio, and J. C. Asbury editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal, is also a lawyer, an alumnus of the Law Department of Howard University, and was at one time, commonwealth's attorney of Norfolk, Va. Col. W. A. Pledger of Georgia, a prominent politician of the Corn Cracker State, A. E. Manning, of Philadelphia, ex secretary of Legation at Liberia J. W. Needham, of Pennsylvania, J. W. Grant, of Texas, ex-Grand Masters, W. L. Houston, ex-Recording Secretary, of Washington, D. C, who was also a classmate with Albert S. White in the Law Department of Howard University, and many other prominent men mingled with the delegates and cracked jokes. The program of the opening session of the gathering was as follows: Prayer, Rev. G. W. Ward, of Eminence, Ky., Welcome address on behalf of the city, C. S. Morris; response, Hon. Edward H. Morris, of Chicago. Attorney Albert S. White made an address of welcome on behalf of the Odd Fellows of Kentucky, and turned over the keys of the hall. The response was made by Mr. Jackson, of Mobile, Ala. Mr. D. B. F. Mathews, chairman of the local committee, and his assistants deserve great credit for the splendid arrangements and accommodation furnished the delegates. The local delegates to the B. M. C. made a fine impression. Mr. W. H. Ross, of Madisonville, Grand Secretary of the Kentucky District Lodge, proved himself to be an excellent master of ceremonies by the skill and tact with which he presented the orators on the opening session. The parade, banquet and address to the order Thursday were all up to date, and stamp the order as one of the most progressive of national gatherings. The military department of the order is certainly abreast of the times. Patriarches No 13 and 101 made an excellent showing. The reports of the executive officers shows great prosperity among the different branches of the order and great increase in membership and wonderful accumulation of property. OFFICERS Officers elected for the next term are: E. H. Morris, Grand Master, Chicago, Ill.; L. L Lee, Deputy Grand Master, Atlanta Ga.; C. H Brooks, Grand Secretary, Paducah, Ky.; J. E Reed, Grand Treasurer, Cleveland, Ohio Grand Directors: E. E Fluker, Ark.; T. R. W. Jackson, la.; Geo. Temple, Missouri; N. A Anderson, Miss.; J E Asbury, editor and manager of the Journal Next place chosen for meeting in 1902 was New London, Conn. NOTES OF THE CONVENTION. The people of Louisville met the body with open arms, and every delegate showed himself to be entirely worthy of the Old Kentucky hospitality extended. Rev. C. Morris and Attorney Albert S White upheld Kentucky's reputation as the land of craters. These men swept the convention off of its feet by their faultless diction and fine imagery. When Albert S White invited the delegates to take advantage of all Kentucky good things with moderation, the convention went wild, and applauded him to the echo. Hon. E. H. Morris, ex-Kentuckian, showed himself to be an able and eloquent talker also. The meeting was of the most sublime order, and carried with it sweet memories of the honored dead. Eulogis were delivered by some of the most prominent men in the Order, among whom were J. H. Trimble Tenn.; H. S. Holmes, Va.; W. N. Forrester, Ala. Tuesday and Wednesday nights the delegates were given a reception by the Households of Ruth, Nos 24 and 60 The Enterpean Orchestra furnished music, and many visiting delegates and friends enjoyed taking part in the new dances. The ladies of the Households who deserve the credit for making the reception a pleasant one are as follows: Mrs. Katie Andrews, Mrs. Hattie Dorsey, Mrs. J. L. Sanders, Mrs. Sallie Whitney, Miss Louise Hudson. Mr. L. L. Lee was the happiest man at the convention. FINANCIAL. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company. Capital: One Million Dollars Pavs interest on deposits. Rents Safes insides Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee, &c. Money $50,000 Money To loan on furniture, pianos, ac., without removal or publicity and the day you ask for it. We will loan any amount making time and payments to suit, giving one month or one year as you desire, and at rates that you can afford to pay. 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Howard University is opened for another scholastic year, which begins with bright prospects. Now, the summer girl and boy will leave their mirth to pensively turn into more serious affairs—their lessons. The buildings mostly have been repaired, painted and renovated. The grounds, too, are in splendid order and there is a decidedly sweet atmosphere around. Indeed, Howard enters upon a new year with greater zeal, seemingly, than ever before and, will add new energy, as she always does, to the intellectual life of Washington. While special vigor is noticed in the settling down to the close routine of class work, yet, athletics have not been neglected. Messrs. B. S. Jackson, captain; J. F. Fox, manager; and J. F. Carroll have already a hearty squad of thirty aspirants out on the gridiron for daily training. Other events of college life—both serious and pleasant will be considered in latter columns. All departments are, not as yet, in systematic routine. However, the law, medical and dental schools have large enrollments with new arrivals daily. The hospital, with its capacity for one hundred and fifty patients, under the management of Dr. Curtis and assistants, begins with happy anticipations for the year. While the training school for nurses of the Freedmen's Hospital is being thoroughly refreshed and improved from ward to ward, there are evidences already apparent of the new stimulus imparted by the orderly manner in which the new superintendent and head nurse, Dr. Emms A. Reynolds has taken charge. Although a resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, her experience and training have been of such commanding note that the greatest part of her practice has been extended to other states. Having finished the literary courses of Wiberforce University and seeking for higher accomplishments she went to Chicago where she was graduated from the Provident Training School or Nurses, and also took a degree from THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. the Womans' Medical College at the same place in 1895. Aftewards, going South Dr. Reynolds settled in Texas and had a lucrative practice throughout the state making for herself there a lasting reputation. Having received liberal offers and expecting a larger field for practice she came to New Orleans where her experience was further enlarged until she received the appointment for the time being as superintendent of the Freedmen's Hospital Training School for Nurses' where, it is hoped, even after the civil service examination to find her continuing the administration of affairs so earnestly begun. Dr. Emma Reynolds comes from an influential and refined family of Chillicothe, Ohio, and added to her professional and dignified bearing are the graces of a pleasant, happy, disposition. Prof. L. B. Moore of Howard University who has been down with malarial fever is able to be up and out again. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. 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It is of the highest importance that the electoral vote of this state should be returned this year for the Republican ticket as it was in 1896. It would be extremel unfortunate for the country that a state so rich in all the great business resources that go to make a powerful and influential community, should declare by its suffrage that it is willing to take a place in line with states that have no great commercial enterprises to foster or to ruin. The sentiment that would be created by a democratic victory in this state would not only be bad for Maryland but give encouragement to a socialistic and populistic scheme of government with which its more thoughtful citizens cannot possibly have any sympathy. From all reports that have come to us from different parts of the state we feel warranted in predicting that no such fears as we have suggested will be realized in this campaign at least The people of Maiyland are thoroughly aroused to the importance of the situation from a business point of view which is confronting the country today. They do not intend to allow the state of which they are so proud to aid the party of nullification and general cussedness to pull down its great industrial temples or stop their wheels of activity. The colored voters of Maryland especially are vitally interested and concerned in the coming election. It is of superlative importance to them that the party of manhood rights should be triumphant. In Virginia, a neighboring state, a "Jim Crow Car" law is in force and the black citizens are virtually disfranchised. The history of Southern States proves that the enactment of such laws is contagious and finds ready soil in those states where the democratic sentiment is constantly strengthened by repeated democratic --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. victories. The most effective way to prevent such vicious legislation is to keep that party out of power through which such laws come. The sentiment towards the Negro in every republican state is far better than it is in any democratic state. "Eternal hostility to the Negro" is a tenet of that organization now masquerading as the party of Jefferson, and we do not see how any thoughtful Negro with a grain of self respect can give it his support directly or indirectly. We are quite sure that the black voters of the state that produced Frederick Douglass, Samuel Ringgold Ward and Benjamiu Banneker will hit this monster hard on election day. What their brothers will do in Maryland on November 6 is of supreme interest to Negroes everywhere. The republican organization of the state is such that our expectations as to the column in which it will take its place will not be disappointed. Harmony prevails in republican ranks as never before. Senator McComas has proven himself a strong and astute leader of the republican hosts. In all parts of the state colored men have a creditable representation in the party councils and have proven themselves organizers and safe advisers. Indeed, for the republican ticket the situation in Maryland today is highly encouraging. We only hope that over-confidence will not invade the ranks of the supporters of McKinley and Roosevelt and bring about a condition of lethargy and activity that may endanger the uscess of the republican ticket in November. We have a sneaking suspicion that the reason our democratic friends are so opposed to the annexation of the Philippines is, that their contract to reduce the dark races under our flag to a condition of abject-peonage, would become unwieldly. Some years ago the Miner Normal school was temperially transferred from its building to some other school building. While located elsewhere, a white school was taught in its building. When it became known that the Miner Normal school would return to its building, loud protests were entered against, permitting a school in that aristocratic white settlement. The District Commissioners were petitioned against permitting the colored school to return to its building. Ameng the signers of the scurrilous petition, we noticed the name of a certain ex-United States Senator from the South, a so-called dyed in the wool republican, who had been elected governor of his state by Negro votes, who had been elected to the United States Senate chiefly by Negro votes, who in fact, had been made all that he was and is by Negro patronage. The Commissioners promptly and properly over ruled the petition, and the best known Normal school in the community returned to its original quarters, and graces the vicinty from which our pseude-friends would have expelled it, simply on account of color. But the one thing needful lack we yet. There is a woeful want of that broad, Catholic spirit that should actuate all great centres as it actuates all great souls. This colorphobia especially against colored schools is again becoming rampart. Recently it was proposed to erect a school building in the neighborhood of our High School. Immediately a howl went up against it, this time from those white people of the "third estate." The public school system here, established and built up in part, by a member of our own race, is second to none anywhere. Ever since the citizens of the District were deprived of their right of franchise, we as a race, have become lesser and lesser in the political scale. A little over a quarter of a century ago a superintendent of public schools, the tax collector and the taeasurer of the District of Columbia were members of our race, a little over twelve years ago a superintendent of schools and the collector of taxes of the District were members of our race. Three months ago the autonomy of the public school system was in our hands through a superintendent who was a member of our race. Today an assistant superintendent is all that is left us. "leaf by leaf the roses fall. Drop by drop the springs runs dry" and thus we grow beautifully less. This is a progressive age, and the nation's capital is in some respect, and should be in all respect, a centre of progress. We are proud of our beautiful city as a centre of learning, of wealth, of influence and of the government itself. ILLINOIS IN GOOD SHAPE (Continued from firstpage.) Thursday evening October 26th and was attended by about 500 guests. The bridal party which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Avendorph, Mr. Will Archie, the Misses Willa and Myrtle Hart of Indianapolis, Miss Blanch Hagan, Mr. and Mrs Harrison, stood amid palme, ferns and smilax and occupied the large east parlor. Mr. Noah D. Thompson was assisted in handling he guests by Messrs. Frank George, Shoecraft, Shaw and Waring The presents which are numerous, indeed, are a choice collection of cut class, silver and linen Mr. and Mrs. Avendorph are at home 6352 Rhodes avenue, Chicago. Miss Gladys Victoria Alexander formerly of Washington, D. C. is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Chas E. Bently of this city. Miss Alexander is here in the interest of voice culture and has connected herself with the Chicago Musical College under the the tutorship of Miss DeForrest. She will spend the winter in Chicago. Mr. John H. Hamilton, formerly in structur in elocution, public speaking and physical culture in Wilberforce University, and Payne Seminary, has located in Chicago and will look after this branch of the work at the New Institutional church. The Chicago office of The Colored American is at 59 Dearborn street, suite 412, where all matter for publication must be sent. The collector will call to collect delinquent bills next week Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the distinguished president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs will lecture in this city November 23rd for the benefit of the kindergarten of the Institutional church. Bishop A. Grant will make his epis copal headquarters in this city. The impressible Teddy has been hovering about Chicago during the past week. He refuted in toto the much advertised statement that the Negro soldier was a coward. In an interview in the Daily News of October 8th, he stated that the Negro soldier saved his life and the lives of his regiment at San Juan. Several of the local physicians attended the meeting of the American Medical Association at St. Louis last week and presented interesting papers The paper of Dr. Daniel H. Williams was highly spoken of and regarded as the most original and scientific paper presented during the session. Mr. J. Frank Wheaton spent several days in Minneapolis with his wife whom he reports as being in poor health. Mr. Wheaton will return short- ly to spend some time with his wife and family. Col. W. A. Pledger, editor of the Atlanta Age is in the city this week in the interest of the campaign. He spent a few days in Louisville, Ky., attending the B. M C., and expects to stay in the West on the stump until after the election. The Colonel is an exceed-ceedingly pleasant conversationalist, and says that he likes Chicago for its privileges, but give him the privileges and he will go back to old Georgia. Rev. R. C. Ransom is doing a grand work at the Institutional church; a work that has been long needed in this great city. Nothing on earth was ever satisfactory to public sentiment, but the good work is still going on just the same. Our distinguished friend, Mr. T. Thomas Fortune is honoring us greatly by a lengthy stay in our city; he evidently likes our lake water and white fish. He will probably become so devoted to them as to remain here altogether. During his stay in the city, the Hon. Judson W. Lyons was entertained by Mr. Noah D. Thompson at lunch at the Sherman House from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Those present were Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, south town clerk, and Dr. Charles E. Bentley. Dr and Mrs. A M. Curtis of Washington, D.C. spent a few days in our city last week. Dr. Curtis attended the American Medical Association at St. Louis, Mo. and returned to this city where he will spend a week with his many friends. The doctor is looking splendidly and expressed great pleasure in reading The Colored American in which he finds news from Chicago, his former residence. Coleridge Taylor wrote the music for William Phillips' new play, "The Madness of Hered," to be produced at Her Majesty's Theater, London. Miss Eu hemia McQuann pupil of Prof. Gill gave a song recital at Kimball Rehearsal Hall Tuesday night. Miss McQuann is a very young woman of pleasing personality, and is setting an example that ought to be followed by others whose aspirations are to become singers. She has made a good start, and it is to be hoped that she will continue her studies as a musician's zenith is reached only through unceasing, untiring effort. Miss McQuann deserves credit for her rendition of the songs, "Because I love you dear," by Hawley, and "I will extol Thee," from Elijah, by Costa. Town Topics. Hear the Philharmonic Qurtet November 2nd 1900 at Metropolitan A. M. E. church. The Philadelphia House at 348 Pennsylvania ave. is doing a lucrative business under the shrewd management of the proprietress, Mrs. M. F. Carroll. Madam G. A. Finnie Mack has returned to the city after a long visit to Atlantic City, N. J. and Philadelphia. She is now prepared for business and is located at 1840 Vermont acre, n. w. 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 Dvoraks have begun their work for the season, holding regular meetings Tuesday of each week. As soon as a place can be secured they will give another public performance. A collation will be served at the next meeting. Rev. J. C. Waters, D D, pastor of St. Stephens A. M E. church, Wilmington, formerly of this city, stopped over on his wav South, after having attended the Literary Convention at Norfolk, Va., and paid a visit to relatives in Baltimore. One of the most active workers in the present campaign is Mr. William J Tilghman, who is strong and very influential. Mr. Tilghman was a delegate to the Republican National Convention which met in St. Louis in 1896 and was an active McKinley man. He is still doing yeoman services for the party and is recognized by the state and county committee as a valuable man. THE MARYLAND SITUATION. (Continued from first page.) the word, and has a large following. His services are at the hands of the committee whenever it needs them and few if any young Republicans in Baltimore, regardless of color, can do or have done more effective work than Mr. Hawkins has done in this camp. One of the hardest working members in the Baltimore Congressional delegation is Hon. Frank C. Watcher, member of Congress for the third district. He has so faithfully performed the duties of his high office that there should be no wavering in the loyal support which should be given him by the party and also by the many independent voters of his district He has served AYCE ENGL. CO. the city, has been vigilant in looking after its business interests and well deserves a reelection, so that he may carry out certain needed improvements which he has well in hand. During his term in Congress he has looked after the interests of the whole people and not any part or faction of them. The colored voters of the third ward are unanimous for his reelection and will give him their united and undivided support. Speaking of the situation, Hon Hiram M. Watty, a member of the city council from the fourth ward, said, There is no more popular young man in Maryland than the Hon Ashley M. Gould, now Assistant District Attorney of Washington D. C. Mr. Gould lives in Montgomery County, and two years ago came very near receiving the nomination for Congress from the sixth district. The colored people of Maryland will never forget Mr. Gould's great work as member of Maryland legislature, when he drew up and secured the passage of the school bill which JOKEENG. CO. gave equal facilities to the colored schools that the white schools had enjoyed Before the passage of Mr Gould's bill the colored schools in the State were opened only for from three to four months in the year, while the white schools enjoyed the advantages of from eight to nine months. His bill put all of the schools on the same footing and the colored schools have the same number of months in the year that the whites have. Not only that but all of the colored charitable institutions in the state were remem. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. bered by Mr. Gould, and no worthy institution in the interests of the colored people was refused an appropriation. In the case of the Providence Hotipal in Baltimore, the only colored hospital in the state, the appropriation had been cut down to $500, but through the efforts of Mr. Gould and his friends, it was raised to $3,000. Mr. Cummings was asked what effect, if any, would Senator Wellington's political apostasy have on the Republican vote in Maryland, and his reply was "there is no appreciable defection on the account of the actions JOHN F. FINS HON. W. F. AIREY, U. S. Marshal of Mr. Wellington " "The white as well as the colored voters of Maryland are willing to follow the leadership of Senstor McComas, and I seldom hear the name of Wellington mentioned except through the newspapers " At lawyer Gumming's office I met Hon. John G. Dancy, the silver tongued orator of North Carolina and Collector of Customs at Wilmington Mr. Dancy had just returned from a campaign tour in Indiana, and West Virginia and had a few engagements to fill in Maryland. Mr Dancy is one of the most elequent platform orators in the country and his presence in Maryland is an inspiration in this city and state to the colored voters. We feel that in him the administration had a strong and able advocate. In the fourth Congressional district Mr. Chas R. Schirm is the candidate and the party could not have made a M. L. L. CO. MR STEPHEN E MASON. better nomination, Mr. Schirm is popular alike with all classes and he has never been amiss in looking after the interests of his constituents. He well deserves the election by a good safe majority. He has served his party well as a representative in the State Legislature. He is an orator of great ability and would do great service for the party and his constituents at large if elected. He deserves well the vote of the colored people of his district. He had the courage to appoint Malachi Gibson as committee clerk, while a member of the Legislature and thus showed that merit should not be retarded because of color. Mr. Richard J. Lyett, the only colored member of the State Central Committee, of Baltimore, is doing hereu lean work in the fourth ward. Mr Dyett has his organization in hand and says he will not lose a vote. Mr. Jas. N. Young is beard almost nightly somewhere in the third and fourth wards. The Cornella Assembly, one of the strongest social as well as political organizations in the fourth ward, is taking an active part in the present campaign. Mr. Jas P. Bias is president and has proven himself a most popular and successful leader and worker. Mr. Jacob A. Seaton, of the fourth ward, is devoting his days and evenings to organizing the voters into the clubs. He has a large following in East Baltimore and says that he will send in a banner report on the night of the election. Speaking of Ex Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Mr. Cummings said, "He is at all times acceptable to the colored voters in Maryland, and, for more than a quarter of a century, has been a most loyal leader and advocate of the race. His presence in Baltimore, and in the state for that matter, is always of great benefit to the party." J. MR. ASHLEY M GOULD. Assistant U S. District Attorney. Mr. Chas. W. Anderson of New ork and one of the most successful Afro. Americans in public life, will speak in Baltimore in the third district on the 25th and in the fourth on the 26th. Great preparations will be made for Mr. Anderson and his two meetings promise to be the biggest meetings of the season. Mr. Jno. T. White of Augusta, Ga., is taking part in the Maryland cam paign and good reports are coming from his work down in the state. Hon. H. P. Cheatham. Recorder of Deeds at Washington, D. C., whose eloquent speeches attracted so much attention in West Virginia, will make as number of speeches in Maryland. Mr. Cheatham is in great demand and as a spell binder stands in the front rank. The republicans of Maryland have in store a grand ovation for him when he comes. Lawyer H. Rufus White of Towson' Md., sends in most flattering reports from the second district and is certain of the election of Mr. Blakely for Congress. Lawyer C. C. Dixon, who has gained over forty pounds in the last two years and who is as handsome as he is smart is taking an active part in the present campaign. He has made only a few speeches up to date but will be beard to advantage in many places before the campaign is over. Hen. Wm. F. Airey who enjoys the distinction of being the first Republican sheriff of Baltimore city and who by his strong and influential following in the Eastern section of the city must always be reckoned with when the success of the party is at stake in the city, is giving loyal and faithful service to the ticket in the city. His judgment and advice on matters political are sound, his devotion to the principles and candidates of the party is a matter of history in the State and city. He has conducted the office of U. S. Marshall in a way that reflects credit upon himself and the administration which he so well serves. Hon Charles M. Wilson, chairman Committee on Speakers and Meeting, is playing quite an important part in the campaign. If the voters are look- --- CRITICAL PERIODS In Woman's Life Are Made Dangerous by Pelvic Catarrh. A. Mrs. Mathilde Richter. Mrs. Mathilde Richter, Donjiphag Neb, says: "I suffered from cutarrh for many years, but since I have been taking Pe-ru-na I feel strong and well. I would advise all people to try Pe-ru-na. As I used Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin while I was passing through the change of life, I am positively convinced your beneficial remedies have relieved me from all my ills." Pe-ru-na has raised more women from beds of sickness and set them to work again than any other remedy. Pelvis catarrh is the bane of womankind. Pe-ru-na is the bane of catarrh in all forms and stages. Mrs. Col. Hamilton, Columbus, O., says: "I recommend Pe-ru-na to women, believing it to be especially beneficial to them." Send for a free book written by Dr. Hartman, entitled "Health and Beauty." Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O. ing for oratory and grand mass meetings it is to Mr. Wilson that they must look. He it is who sends from his little room at Republican Headquarters the many spellbinders who convince and convert the thousands of the city and State of the efficiency of the present administration. No one active in politics in Maryland will have the hardi hood to dispute with Mr. Wilson the honor of being the most tireless, the quickest and the most exhaustless political worker in the State, and to him must be credited the pleasure derived from the great number of magnificent meetings, and the eloquence of the speakers which it has been the privilege of republicans to enjoy during this campaign. The republicans of the city have never been better organized than under the present city organization of which Hon. Stephen R. Mason is chairman. Under his leadership the 808 precincts of the city have been organized with a precinct executive as the leader of the vote of his precinct. A systematic effort has been made by the assistance of numerous runners employed in each precinct to bring out the republican vote. In this way a most remarkable result has been shown in the several days of registration and today through this system we find that nearly the full vote of the party in the city has been registered. Mr. Mason has the full confidence of the rank file of the republican voters of the city and through his magnificent management the city will give a good safe majority for the the ticket. Ex-Magistrate James T. Caulk, Secretary of Bureau of Literature together with Chairman Lemimering are exercising much discretion in the distribution of the great amount of literature placed at their disposal. The Literature Department is a veritable bee hive and the many assistants are at work bringing to the homes and the firesides of the voters of the State different documents bearing upon the issues in the contest. 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. 10 ```markdown ``` THE NEGRO LAW OF OREGON. Kansas Bryanites Quoting it for Campaign Purposes—Designated as Worse Than Disfranchisement or Tillmanism - Governor Geer on the Subject. Salem, Oregon, Special.—"Oregon Black Law" is the heading of a campaign paragraph given a prominent place every week in The Colored Citizen, a paper published by a Negro at Topeka, Kan., in the interests of Bryan. This paragraph, quoting Oregon's constitutional provision regarding Negroes claims that it is "worse than disfranchisement or Tillmanism." The Republicans of Kansas seem to be considerably disturbed because of the use Bryan's followers are making of this section of the Oregon constitution to help Bryan in the Middle States. Governor Geer has received a number of letters making inquiry regarding the Oregon law, and in answering the last one, received today, he explains that the law is obsolete, and then continues: "I wish to say that the mental depravity of the Negro who will, for any reason, justify the treatment of his race in the Southern States by what this editor calls "Tillmanism" is past comprehension or characterization. 'Till manism' stops nowhere short of the admission made by Senator Tillman himself in the Senate this year when he declared that, 'We stuffed the ballot boxes, we shot them and we are not ashamed of it.' Your Colored Citizen says that this obsolete section of our constitution is 'worse than disfranchisement or Tillmanism.' But the difference is that that section of our constitution was never enforced, while 'Tillmanism' is and whatever else is not known by the average voter of the country, he does know that this section was repealed and rendered null and void by the adoption of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Federal Constitution. The principle of the 'consent of the govorned' in the larger and truer sense, is in operation everywhere in this country save in that portion where Mr. Bryan will receive nearly all of his electoral votes. "I desire to say, further, in regard to this Kansas matter, that since discovering that you have a Negro in your state who is so unappreciative of the great privileges conferred upon himself by the republican party as to endorse and apologize for the treatment of his race in the Southern States, I believe it should have this obsolete section of our constitution engrafted into its own organic law and rigidly enforced. I should be in favor of enforcing it here if we had such Negroes." DOWN IN VIRGINIA Doings in the Monticello Section-Social, Personal and Literary Notes. Charlottesville, Va., Special.—A genuine house warming was given at the residence of Rev. W. S Jackson on Ridge street Thursday night, the 27th of September, for the benefit of the M. E. church, of which Rev. Jackson is pastor. The musical and literary feature was under the direction of Prof. R Kelser, which consisted of appropriate selections by the Golden Gem quartette composed of Misses Bessie Ferrell, Mamie Coles, Lillie Sneed, and Flossie Wark, highly enjoyable, solos by Mesdames Rosa Pollard and J. J. Trueheart and very interesting addresses by Messrs. R. Kelser, S. B. Logan and Rev. C. N. Harris. Mr. Logan gave a synopsis of the M. E. church work in the city and Rev. Harris and THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "BIG BOW" J. P. KEKR, The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseasesor no Charge. Call or Write. Mr. L. G. Hayden, Manufacturer. Office hours 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily. Mr. Kelser spoke concerning the good feeling existing between the denominations in this city. After the literary program supper and refreshments were served in first-class style, and all present had a highly enjoyable time. Two very enjoyable stag parties were given last week; one on Monday night at the residence of Mr. C. K Brown on Ridge street, and the other on Thursday night at the home of Mr. John G. Shelton on South 5th street. Those present were as follows: Messrs. C. H. and W. F. Brown, John Edmonds, A. F. Angel, William Smith, W. H. Noble, J. L. Harris, George Reeves, Emmett Rodgers, John Gateword, R. E. Wood, P. Y. Wyatt, D. A. Smith, C. F. Fuller, John G. Shelton, W. Gilmer, E. Terry, A. Ellis, E. B. Allen, C. H. Bullock. Mrs. M. Ragland of New Haven, Conn., spent several days in the city visiting her parents and friends. Mr. Lee Gordon, Misses Gertrude and Nannie Stewart are home from Warm Springs. Miss Lena Turner of Richmond who has been visiting Miss Annie Sneed near Ridge street, returned home this week. Mr. R. M. Pride attended the carnival in Danville, his former home, this week. Miss Joseshine Farrar of New York is visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Farrar on 4th street, southwest. Hon. J. H. Smythe and Mr. R. J. Pollard of the Negro Reformatory were in the city this week. They took with them 8 boys who are considered fit subjects for reformation. Lawyer J. E. Byrd of Richmond, Va., was in the city this week. Mrs. Willie Byrd is home from Mountain Top. Mr. G. P. Inge our hustling chairman of the Republican City committee is getting his forces well in line for the presidential election. Rev. Joseph Perry, Baptist S. S. Missionary for the western district of Virginia after an extensive travel over the field is back to the city. Rev. R. B. Hardy was called to Richmond last week on the account of the lilness of his child, which is on a visit with Mrs. Hardy to her parents. Messrs. Philip Daniels and Chas. F. Fuller left this week for Washington, D. C. MONTICELLO. TO THE DEAF. 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. DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, call and see the Indian Herb Medicine Man, 620 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. I cure all diseases that are known to man or beast or no charge, no matter what your disease or sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Millions of people, the best and leading ones in the United States and Europe, will testify that I am the most wonderful healer of all complaints in the world. I use nothing but herbs, roots, barks, gums, balsams, seeds, berries, flowers and plants, made into teas. I have cured thousands that the most skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe had given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Lung, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial troubles, Sores, Skin Diseases, all itching sensations, all Female Complaints, La Grippe or Pneumonia, Ulcers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst form, without the use of knife or instruments, Eczema, Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. Medicine sent to any address by express. For full particulars send 2 cent stamp for answer. None genuine unless bought at 620 North Eutaw Street. Beware of imitators, as we have many. MRS. 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Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. HOTEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST., AD 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. O. Robert H. Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 443 First Street Southwest. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS D. T. GIBBODS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RATE CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year The Langston House 479 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menn a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N. Anderson. I. J. Edwards. Props. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. HOTELCLYDE 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. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor Gray & Costley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE The democrats do not want honest election laws. McKinley will continue to do business at the old stand. We must stand by law and order, we must stand by prosperity, we must stand by William McKinley. During the McKinley regime cotton mills employing Afro-American labor have been established in the South. The Afro-American employees of the Treasury Department at Washington receive in salaries every year $195,000. The South would be poor today without the black toilers, yet it is in the South that the democrats have stolen black men's rights. Do not sit down and dream that Mc Kinley is sure of election. The enemy is wide awake and hustling. The only way you can defeat Bryan is by working for McKinley. Mr. W. R. Davis formerly of Washington, D. C., is now located at New York and is doing some effective campaign work for McKinley—Roosevelt and Odell. At a recent democratic meeting one speaker declared: "The Negro has no more right to the ballot than a two year old child has with a pistol." That's straight democratic doctrine. About 400,000 Afro. American young men will be eligible to cast their first presidential votes in November. If these young men are wise they'll begin life right by voting the republican ticket. The contest against Negro suffrage is not settled. It is still being fought with bitterness. The republican party gave the ballot to the Negro; the democratic party is endeavoring to wrest it from him. Hon. C. F. Armistead, the well-known democratic politician of West Virginia, spoke to a good crowd at the court-house last Tuesday night. Mr. Lewis D Smith presided.—The Blue Grass Bugle. It cost a million lives and a billion dollars to rid this country of the curse of slavery. The democratic party hopes to take away the manhood rights of the Afro Americans and reduce them to a state of vassalage. Some of the papers are putting forward the plea that Bryan, as President, would not do the country much harm. Such a proposition would not attract many voters. We want a President who can do some good. The destiny of every Afro American in the North is identified with that of his Southern brother. If the democrats of the South succeed in wresting the franchise from the people of the race in the South, the same thing will be done in the North. In Cuba the Afro-American soldiers astonished the world by their bravely and coolness under fire. They were fighting to free the beautiful isle from the Spanish yoke. It was President McKinley who commissioned 266 men of the race to lead their men to battle. The Indianapolis World, Colorado Springs Dispatch, Topeka Citizen, Chicago Broadaxe, St. Louis Eagle, Kansas State Register, Buffalo Globe. Martinsburg Pioneer Press and New York Colored Citizen are among the democratic race journals. G THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hon. J. Madison Vance, of New Orleaus, and the greatest criminal lawyer in the State of Louisiana, white or colored, has come to the city to assist in the national republican campaign work Mr. Vance represents the brain and thrift of the Negro race. -The Conservator. Pitchfork Tillman has the gall to charge that the republican party intends to repeal the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution. The Afro-American voters are willing to take chances with the party which has always stood for human liberty. The hard-fisted wage earners are shouting for McKinley; the businessmen are longing for the re-election of McKinley; the sensible farmers are pulling for McKinley; those who were induced to vote for Bryan in 1896 are howling for McKinley; and the ladies, God bless them, are naming their babies "William McKinley." According to the Atlanta Constitution Afro Americans of the South produce about 85 per cent of all the cotton raised in that section and add nearly $400,000,000 to the wealth of the country every year, yet the democrots say they are lazy and noon-productive and would wrest from them their citizenship. The Southern States are sharing in the general prosperity produced by the economic and financial policies adopted and maintained since 1896. This means that that the Afro Americans get their share for they produce, according to well-informed people, at least 80 per cent of the cotton crop, for which they are receiving nearly three times as much as under a democratic administration. The minister of the Gospel is one of the leaders of his people. He should give them sound advice and direct them in the right way. In this campaign it is the duty of every Afro American preacher who has the true interest of the race at heart to explain to his people the issues as they effect the Afro American. He should show what the democratic party has done in the line of depriving the Afro American people of their civil and political rights and appealed to them to constantly support, with all their strength, the party which gave freedom to the slave and enlarged opportunities to the freedmen. The Indianapolis Freeman doubtless has learned from Mr. Perry Heath of the national republican campaign committee that Negro papers will not share in the magnificent campaign fund which will be expended in subsidizing the American press for McKinley. We got that information some time ago. One Mr. Hedges of the speakers bureau of the same committee had no use for "colored" speakers. There the matter hangs. It is likely that further progress will be made, and it would not be surprising should the intelligence soon be be given out that the committee has decided not to use any "colored" votes on November 8 -The Dallas Express. The Afro American cannot afford to break his serried forces, consecrated to liberty and equality before the law, until every man everywhere in this broad land has every right that he is entitled to. The Afro American's mission as a soldier of liberty will not be ended un- M NOT AN EXPERIMENT. 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Big inducement; to Agents. Send 10 cents in cash or stamps for descriptive circulars. til every Populist, Prohibitionist and Republican enjoys his civil and political rights as amply as a Democrat. Today no democrat can complain that he is denied perfect equality before the law in any section of this country. He is as free in Vermont or Iowa as in Mississippi or Georgia and wherever the opposite party rules he has naught to make him afraid. But this is not true as to Populist, Prohibitionists and Republicans. In some sections of the country, in at least one fourth of the States of the Union, if they would live unmolested, they must smother their convictions and vote with the ruling side, although to do so may undermine their business and be against the interest of the government. This is an inequality of right; it must be corrected. The men of opposite faith to this favored son of America must be enabled to stand upon the same plain as he does in every section of this country. The Union-Herald, the only colored paper published in this city and in central and southern Ohio, comes out this week declaring against the republican party and calling upon colored voters to support the democratic party. In so doing the expected has happened. The editor of the paper is Rev. W. H. Thomas, a Baptist minister, and his associate has been Rev. J. Riddle, pastor of the Second Baptist church of this city. Sifted down, the bolting of the Union. Herald has all the earmarks of a protest by colored Baptists against the exclusive recognition of colored Methodist ministers by the republican managers. The Baptist greatly outnumber the Methodists, though colored Methodist bishops and ministers, it is claimed have received all the offices and money. However, the republican committee, it is said, holds evidence in black and white, that Rev. Mr. Thomas offered the influence of his paper to the committee on terms which they declined with thanks.—The Dispatch. 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Although Ohio had no mixed schools at that time, this young man with his desire for a higher education succeeded in forcing an entrance to the white high school and graduated from the same at the age of 17, with the third honors of his class. He then accepted the principalship of the school in the city of Emmerson which he held for seven and a half years. Meanwhile he was thus engaged in the profession of teaching—the "de- J. EDITOR E. E. UNDERWOOD lightful task, to rear the tender thought; to teach the young idea how to shoot, to pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, to breathe the generous purpose in the glowing breast"—he felt the impression of a call to the gospel ministry. At the age of 10 he was therefore licensed by the A. M. II. Church to preach the gospel to the poor, heal the broken-hearted, preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, set at liberty them that are bruised, preach the acceptable year of the Lord," through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. He was consequently popularly known and sought as the "boy preacher." Had he continued actively engaged in the ministry he doubtless would have become one of the most distinguished Bishops of his church. An earnest Sunday-school worker, beginning at the age of 18, for seven years he served the largest Sunday-school of his native town as its superintendent, and for three years he served likewise the St. John's Sunday-school of the city of Cleveland. He was also honored five years as the secretary of the Ohio Sunday-school Institute. All of this service is a tribute to the christian worth of his early manhood. Nor was his sphere of usefulness rounded here for he was early destined to prominent citizenship in more than one and his native State and home, and to stand conspicuous in his race for his political work and worth. Thus in 1887 he was elected by a constituency of 90 per cent white, of Mt. Pleasant, a member of the county Republican Committee. One year later he was elected over three white competitors to represent his ward as a member of the Mt. Pleasant council. Not only was he the only colored man that enjoyed that distinction but he was the youngest member of that body. Of his political service in Kentucky we shall speak later in this sketch and shall say a word concerning Mr. Underwood as a man of letters. That he is a writer of no mean ability every candid reader of his literature cannot and will not deny. He has written much prose and several poems and has begun the compilation of a Text Book for the colored schools of Kentucky for supplementary reading. Some of his best productions in prose were written when he served on the staff of the Cleveland Gazette and also when he contributed to the editorials of The Pioneer Press of Martineburg, W. Va., the Odd Fellows Signal. As a poet his most popular works are: "To My Sister," "The Future," "Grant," and "The Landing of the African Fathers." The title of the book which he is compiling is "Flashes from Negro Brain." If not divine discontent, something skin to it, urged Mr Underwood on a ward to other fields of usefulness. In March, 1891, this young man graduated as a physician and surgeon from the Western Reserve Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio, after which he located immediately at Frankfort, Kentucky. Upon his arrival in this capital city the citizens gave him a hearty public reception at the Corinthian Baptist church. At the same time and place he wrote the first "prescription" of his, since continuously large and lucrative practice. As a result of which he has built the handsome residence in which he lives and his office next door, and has made other prudent financial investments. Highly respected here by the medical fraternity as well as the citizens, he has served as assistant city physician of Frankfort for one year, and has recently been elected secretary of the board of Pension Examining Surgeons located here. In December, 1891, he was elected Secretary of the Anti-Separate Coach Executive Committee of the State of Kentucky and has held this position ever since. He is the founder and was the first president of the State League of Colored Republican clubs. In this office he served three years. He is a member of the Republican City and County Committee of Frankfort and Franklin county. Has been a delegate to the Republican State convention six or seven years. He was one of the Kentucky commissioners of the Cotton States and International Exposition at Atlanta, and was also appointed by Governor Bradley as a commissioner at the Tennessee Centennial. He was trustee of the State Normal schools for colored for one term, and was the first colored man to enjoy this distinction. This was during the administration of Governor Bradley. Dr. Underwood is at present editor of the Bine Grass Buge, Prankfort, Kentucky, member of the Board of Censors of the National Medical College, trustee of the Central Law School, both of which institutes are located in the city of Louisville; he is consulting surgeon to the Cosmopolitan Semitarium and Infirmary, member of the State Colored Medical Association and of the National Medical Association of Colored Physicians and Surgeons. Also he is a prominent members of the following secret societies: United Brothers of Friendship, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Free Masons. On July 3, 1995, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to a teacher in the Frankfort public schools, Miss Sarah J. Walker, a woman of grace and culture, who has proven an excellent better half for the doctor, and who enjoys with him the respect of the citizens of Frankfort. As a result of this union Dr. Underwood is the father of two bright little bops, Ellsworth and Robert. His is a pleasant home Indeed the subject of this sketch is one versatile in genius, who has touched life to a successful degree at more than one point, and whose opinions generally on all these points have been truly educational for the masses of our race, advantageous, physically, intellectually, morally and spiritually—a man, generous, jovial, and "loyal to the great common people"—a doctor of medicine, learned in his science and skilled in his art—a politician convincing on the stump and conspicuously partisan in the calm atmosphere of the campaign, yet agreeably conservative in the columns of his race journal during the recent storm and "war of elements" in the civil government of Kentucky—an orator, florid in style, noble in sentiment, pleasing in delivery, and popular with the masses and the classes; a poet of whose rich imagination, choice diotion, salient thought and manly soul, a reading of his "Landing of the African kathers" and other poems can tell you better than words—in short he is an honor to his race and a blessing to humanity. And if "to live in hearts one leaves behind is not to die," then Edward Hillsworth Underwood must live forever. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order True ORGANIZED Ja Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2 An order devoted to the interests of business relations. We offer you an opp ment, in enterprises owned and control ed men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, than three (3) years nor older than sixty There are two Fountains, the Subordi 1 Order of True Reformers ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., Richmond, voted to the interests of its members, both in their home s. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business inv ises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by are members of the Order. found in health and mind, of good moral character, not your ears nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to members to Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gift 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. To join the Subordinate Fountain you age. You pay $4.60 to $8.60 (according to the country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per u As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.0 subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years 14.60 to $8 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents av as taxes 80 cents per month fits you receive from $ $ 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly p benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a y 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 $8.60 (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 $ 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 by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents 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 $57. 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 dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certifica e is w After one year, its value is $100 to $35 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9.50 to 11.40. The Certifica is valued f one year its value is $500 to $300 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 ye $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from You are entitled to a Life Membersh Classe B and E upon purchase of the re pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29.1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, w HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $1.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certifica e is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $100 to $35. 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 $300. 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 3782 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 butthe 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 $500 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividend are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid a copy of the Cashier's report to Audi ose of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows i 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 at ose of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 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 ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,825 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 116,494 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 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 ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 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 vehement 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, 634 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded generance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, he 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 are 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 $1,000 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 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality 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 gloering 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 Grand 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 Fenstain. 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. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, G. W, Master. --- Saint Joan of Arc Honey Bee Hive RESOURCES BOSEBUD FOUNTAIR. W. P. BURRELL. G. W. Secretary. COLORED ORATOR Large and Enthusiastic Meeting Was Held in National Hall Last Night. CHARLES W. ANDERSON Well-Known Colored Orator From New York Discussed the Campaign Issue. [From Buffalo Commercial.] National Hall, on Ellicott street, near Genesee, was filled to its utmost capacity last night with men and women who assembled to hear the Hon. Charles W. Anderson, of New York, discuss the issues of the campaign. It was the first big rally this year of the Buffalo Colored Republican League, and the members and their friends turned out in large numbers. Every chair in the hall was occupied, and lines of men were standing in the side aisles and in the lobby at the rear. William H. Aikerns presided at the meeting, and introduced as the first speaker Patrick J. Carey. Mr. Carey spoke for about fifteen minutes on the issues of the campaign and the fitness of the men on the Republican ticket to fill the positions to which they were nominated. He was heartily applauded several times during the course of his address. Capt. Henry A. Bull was then introduced, and spoke for twenty minutes, discussing particularly the Philippine question and the relations of capital and labor. He was frequently applauded. J. ROWLAND B. Mahany came in just before the close of Capt. Bull's address and was asked to speak. Mr. Mahany spoke in a general way of the politics of the two great parties, and in conclusion spoke in glowing terms of the principal speaker of the evening, Mr. Charles W. Anderson, the well-known colored orator of New York, whom Mr. Mahany named in the same class with such men as Booker T. Washington—men who have done and are doing a great work toward elevating the American negro and educating him up to the high standard of American citizenship. Mr. Anderson was enthusiastically applauded as he stepped to the front of the platform. He is slightly above medium height, broad-chested and well proportioned, and has the general appearance and bearing of a gentleman of education and refinement. His voice has that full, rich quality so common among those of his race, well modulated and under perfect control, and he exercises excellent judgment in his choice of words. He speaks smoothly and without apparent effort, and has a faculty for closing eloquent periods with simple, homely expressions which appeal strongly to his hearers. He prefaced his address last night with a statement to the effect that as THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. he was on his way to the meeting his attention was called to an article in last night's Times which suggested that he should read to the audience the letter addressed to the Democratic National Committee by Bishop Turner, of the African M. E. Church, in which that gentleman announces his intention to support Bryan. "I have no objection to saying what I think of the bishop's acrobatic flop into the Democratic party," said Mr. Anderson, "and as it has been suggested that I read his letter I will do so. I hold the clipping from the Times in my hand. Bishop Turner's letter begins as follows: "I am declaring my preference for William Jennings Bryan for President because he represents the same broad principles that Abraham Lincoln espoused, and I believe it will be for the benefit of the people to vote for him. As Abraham Lincoln was a friend to the colored race, so is William Jennings Bryan. All of this silly sentiment of adhering to the Republican party because of Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation is misapplied. The Republican party of Lincoln and the Republican party of Hanna are distinctly things apart. Lincoln is dead, but his principles of personal liberty still live, and verily the mantle of Elijah never fitted the shoulders of Elisha as perfectly as Lincoln's mantle fits the broad shoulders of Bryan.' "William Jennings Bryan first came into public notice as an inferior member of Congress from an inferior Western State," said Mr. Anderson, laying down the clipping temporarily. "Four years ago he secured the nomination for President by making a dramatic speech before the Chicago convention. He had as one of his principal campaign managers in 1896 a man who, when there is any political filth around, can dive into it deeper, stay under longer and come up looking cleaner than any other man living—Ben Tillman, of South Carolina. Can you imagine Abraham Lincoln running for the Presidency under the auspices of such a man? Can you imagine him speaking throughout the country for four years for revenue only, dividing his spoils with the men who are preventing the colored men of the South from exercising their rights of franchise? "The Republicans have lied to us about our freedom and citizenship,' continues the bishop. 'Our freedom was a war necessity, and was dearly bought with colored arms 200,000 strong, and our citizenship is a replica of serfdom.' "Yes, 200,000 colored men did fight against the Confederates in the Civil War. We fought them because they were rebels—and there wasn't a single Republican among them. We fought the Democrats with bullets then, and I've come here to ask you to fight them with ballots now. Bishop Turner has been going up and down this country for ten years telling the people that the United States is not the place for colored men—that we should be transported back to Africa. But I want to tell you that as one of those who had a father and a brother among those 200,000 men, I don't propose to leave the country for which they bled and died. This is my country and your country, and it is not the Republican party which is preventing us from being citizens in reality as well as in name. "Lincoln never believed in governing without the consent of the governed,' says Bishop Turner. Why is he so solicitous about our governing a few fleet-footed Polynesians on the other side of the globe without their consent, while he is not at all solicitous about governing some millions of colored people right here at home without their consent? Why, bless you, Bishop Turner himself is governed without his consent; he lives in the South, and there is only one ticket which he can vote and have his vote counted. "The Republican party is and always has been the party that does things; the Democratic party is and always has been the party that says we can't do things—it is essentially the party of negation. The Democrats told us we couldn't limit slavery, and we abolished it; they told us we couldn't issue specie payments, and we did it, and then they told us that we couldn't stop; and so it has been with all the great steps taken by this country. Look at their issues; day before yesterday it was the tariff; yesterday it was free silver; to-day it is imperialism, and to-morrow it will be antagonism to whatever the Republican party undertakes to do and is in favor of. That is where the Democratic party stands. Would you know where the Republican party stands? Then go out where the flag flies, and there you will find the Republican party. Go out to the places where soldier boys in blue are falling, and there you'll find the Republican party every time, on the firing line, standing for the honor and glory of the flag, for the policy that will bring prosperity and happiness into the American home. "What is this imperialism about which Bryan raises such a hue and cry? If imperialism means that we are going to complete the Isthmian canal and throw that great waterway open to the commerce of the world, then we are imperialists; if imperialism means that wherever an American soldier is sleeping underneath the sod, the American flag will never be hauled down with the consent of the people, then we are imperialists." Mr. Anderson then reviewed the records of McKinley and Roosevelt, and as he mentioned their names there was prolonged applause. "McKinley and Roosevelt," he continued. "That is the ticket the Republican party presents; and what do the Democrats put up against them? A voice from Nebraska and a reminiscence from Illinois. The voice howls about 'government without the consent of the governed'—if you men up here in the North don't cast your ballots in a way to show your utter detestation of the party and methods which disfranchises millions of colored voters in the South, then you are not worthy of the privilege of voting and are not worthy to be called American citizens. Only a few years ago some of these very men who are now asking for your votes voted against the measures which gave us the right to vote. Now that you have got your votes, do you intend to give them to these men who did everything in their power to keep you from voting? (Cries of "No, no!" "Well, I don't think!" "Not if we know ourselves.") "The voice talks about the paramount issue—the paramount issue to you and me is a secured citizenship in our country—exact justice to men of every color. Go to the polls on election day and cast one vote to show your utter detestation of these principles and these men who are debarring our brothers in the South from the rights of citizenship. The Lord led the children of Israel up out of Egypt when they were a lot of sniveling cowards, but remember that He didn't lead them into the promised land until they were strong enough and courageous enough to conquer it—and the colored men of America will not come into the full enjoyment of the rights of citizenship until they have learned to apply the lash of the ballot to the shoulders of those who oppress them, until they show that they are ready and able, aye anxious, to stand up and fight for their rights against the party which has tried to keep them under its heel." The scene at the conclusion of Mr. Anderson's address, which occupied nearly an hour and was listened to with rapt attention by the big audience, was one of the most enthusiastic ever witnessed at a public meeting in Buffalo. All over the hall men jumped to their feet, cheering and waving their hats in attestation of their indorsement of the speaker's ideas. After quiet had been restored H. H. Lewis, of the Buffalo Colored Republican League, was introduced. He spoke briefly of the strength of the local and State tickets, paying a particularly eloquent tribute to the abilities and worth of Comptroller Erastus C. Knight. The meeting then adjourned with cheers for the Republican candidates, national, State and local. If you are looking for rooms be sure to call and inspect those at Mrs. Hymans, 1618 7th street, n. w. Mr Clarence C. White as violinist possesses the artistic temperament to a marked degree, as well as the in dispensable gift of sympathetic inter pretation. His tone is full and his facility of execution is wonderful.—Elvira (O.) Daily News. ```markdown ``` 18 "Under Fire With the Tenth U. S. Cavalry." A new and very interesting book by Wm. T. Anderson, Arthur N. Brown, Horace W. 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Stanchfield of Elmira, whose views on the question of the retention of the Philippines are in perfect harmony with those of the Republican administration at Washington and of every American with a thimbleful of brains and an ounce of patriotism. Oh, yes, Mr. Croker is the young men's friend! Labor's Lot In the South. The Democratic press is just now very much agitated and perturbed over the terrible condition of affairs resulting from the strike of the coal miners in Pennsylvania. One of these journals is shocked—mortified—to learn that these poor men are obliged to work and live on $250 a year and makes much of the discovery editorially and in its news columns. And yet the negroes of the south who work on the share system on the plantations of rich Democrats and buy their stock and groceries with orders on the stores owned by white men would never think of complaining if they got $250 a year for their labor. On the contrary, they are systematically robbed and at the end of the year are hundreds of dollars in debt to the white men who get the benefit of their labor and pocket the money which they ought in honor to pay them. But it makes a difference whose ox is gored. The Democrats and the Strike. The strike of the coal miners may prove to be a boomerang and strike the strikers a more terrible blow than they will be able to stand up under before the strike is over. It looks as if this movement was inspired by the crafty political agents of the Democratic party, which is desperately anxious to make a case against General Prosperity, who has been winning a great many victories in the industrial field during the past four years. But it can in no way discredit the present administration, and it will not help Bryan to the presidency. It is a desperate and daring plot of a bunch of conspirators both in the Democratic party and the labor organizations, the chief men in which are known to be of the Democratic faith. President Mitchell is a Democrat, and, while we would not like to say that he might be susceptible to the blandishments of the leaders of the Democratic party and has yielded for a consideration to the "anything to beat McKinley" cry, the circumstances look suspicious and might not withstand too close scrutiny. Why are the Democratic newspapers so greatly concerned in the strike? Are they seeking to make political capital for their party? Of course we all believe that this strike was planned and inspired by the Democratic board of strategy and that it figured on bringing it about just at this time with a view to arraying the common people against the Republican party and defeating it by this sort of an appeal to their baser passions and their ignorance of the real conditions. They are relying upon the efficacy of the unspoken lie that the trusts are responsible for throwing 88,000 men out of employment and putting up the price of coal. It Won't Elect Bryan. It is a shrewd, desperate game, but the players have overreached themselves. It won't elect Bryan, and it won't hurt McKinley. The Democratic party isn't smart enough to "fool some of the people half of the time nor all the people all of the time." and it com- THE COLOMED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. not divert attention from the vital issues in this campaign by precipitating a coal famine and posing as the champion of the workingman. The chain gang system and the slave system in vogue in the south are both of Democratic origin, and the victims of these systems are negroes and are in an infinitely worse condition industrially than all the miners in the nation. When the Democratic party attempts to inaugurate reforms, it should first wash its hands of the dirt and filth which is on them before engaging to exploit itself as the avant coureur of industrial reform. The Democrats of the south, the employing classes, are robbing the negro laborers like pickpockets and doing it by law, which makes the robbery the more reprehensible and disgusting. The Democratic party of the north is culpable because it winks at these frauds committed upon the negroes of the south by its party without a word of protest or censure. The sympathy of the Democratic press for the strikers in Pennsylvania is almost as sincere as that which it expresses in tearful tones for the poor Filipinos. Interests of the Workingmen. And yet during the period of Cleveland's administration, when the Democracy had every opportunity to help the workingman, there were more shops, mills and factories closed entirely or working on half time than there have been at any subsequent period. What guarantees have the workingmen of the country that a similar condition of industrial depression will not characterize the administration of William Jennings Bryan if the American people are foolish enough to elect him to the presidency? But the American people have not yet lost their reason or their common sense, nor have they forgotten how to discriminate between a demagogue and an honest, straightforward man. The Old Story. The best answer we have yet heard to the Democratic query which is propounded whenever a white man in the south says he is in favor of equality of rights for the negro—viz. Would you let your daughter marry a "nigger?"—was given by Mrs. Kane, wife of Rev. Walter S. Kane of the A. M. E. church, Albany, N. Y., who said: "Does it follow that because a man believes in treating his horse humanely he would be willing to let his daughter marry a colt? The black man doesn't ask for social recognition, but for justice and fair play. The white bootblack would have too much sense to aspire to the hand of the daughter of the white president of the United States, and the average negro has equally as much common sense in these matters as the average white man." And yet on this question hinges the political fate of the negro in the south. To the Democratic Party of the South. It is a mockery to call a man free whom you deprive of a voice in making the laws he is called upon to obey.—Sir William Jones. This is as true as gospel, gentlemen of the Democratic party, and your party is bound to go down to defeat because of its jug handled notions as to the rights of the negro as a man and a citizen. "Corruption wins not more than honesty." JOHN E. BRUCE Must Have Been a Colored Subscriber A western editor has received the following' unique letter: "Send me a few copies of the paper which had the obituary and verees about the death of my child a week or two ago. 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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 24, 1900. Admission twenty five cents. --- HISTORY of the COLORED SOLDIERS IN THE SPANISH-AMREICAN WAR. At the Laring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Montigo.—Corporal Brown killed at his post while einga the block House and saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant was first to raise the American flag on San J an Hill- y, Miles. Receivet and many others on the bravery man advocates Negro officers.—Antonio and Jose Maclo, Mutual Women Cavalry.—The Negro Press messengers in the inference Lunar—Eddie's savoy, the colored man who Spanish Minister at Washington.—The Negro who seals and Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle San's New and Interesting Reading, with about fifty half- tier, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American AGUINALDO, his headquarters a Filipino lady of Mali- pilinos and their civilization. General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- many, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around in the history of the world." All for $i, "Much in A. JOHNSON ets, Raleigh, North Carolina. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. Miss Harriet A. Gibbs. Graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and late of Boston. TEACHER OF MUSIC, VOICE CULTURF, PIANO, ORGAN, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. STUDIO: 14 N ST.. N. W. W. H. FISHER : Dyer and Cleaner,: 709 9th St. n. w. 40714tb St. n w bcnc 152. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD 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. Forinformation address— Rev. J, E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, Geo. 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. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues row ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. A RARE OPPORTUNITY For Young Men Desiring to Enter the Ministry. The Phelps's Hall Bible Training School, conducted in connection with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute offers exceptional opportunities for young men who wish to prepare for the Christian ministry. A special building known as the Phelp's Hall Bible Training School, is set apart for this department of the work. It contains a chapel, library, reading room, office, three recitation rooms and forty sleeping rooms. The teaching is wholly undenominational, the purpose being to help all denominations and not to antagonize any. The cost of board is $8 per month and students are given a chance to work out a portion of this, leaving, as a rule, but five or six dollars to pay in cash. A few who have no money are given an opportunity to work out all of their expenses. Lack of means need debar none. The teaching in this department is free. The next school term begins September 11. Further information may be had by addressing Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513 Madison St. Northwest. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lamorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in 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. 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 the 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. Miss Mabel V. Brown, niece of Miss Nellie A. Plummer, principal of the colored orphan school and Dr. R. F. Plummer, the South Washington dru-gist, is dangerously ill at her home in Hyattsville, Md. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A BRAVE EDITOR KILLED. Rev, R. C. O. Benjamin Dles in his boots And in Defense of his Race-A Sketch of His Life. We are pained to chronicle the murdering of this bold and fearless editor. He was murdered in the cause of his race, while contending for the rights of the Negro to be registered and allowed to vote. Just how he was murdered will perhaps never be known. We read the conflicting accounts in the papers, and notthing definite can be gleaned therefrom. We hope future investigations will throw more light upon the case. We all deplore his untimely death; the race has lost a good, valuable, bold and fearless leader His life has been jeopardized in the South for years, but he esteemed the interest of the race JACKSON R. C. O. BENJAMIN. paramount to that of his personal safety. We give from the Enquirer a brief history of the man of thought, whose watchword was ever "onward and upward." R. C. O. Benjamin was one of the most noted promoters of the Negro race in America. He was born in the Island of St. Kitts, West Indies, Mar. 31, 1855. He was educated at Oxford University, England. He traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and Africa. He entered the field of journalism in New York on the Star. He owned and edited a number of race papers, among them the Colored Citizen, Pittsburg, Pa.; The Chronicle, Evansville, Ind.; The Negro American, Birmingham, Ala.; The San Francisco Sentinel and the Standard, which he was publishing here at the time of his death. He was a prolific writer, and was the author of "History of the British West Indies," "The Boy Doctor," "Poetic Gems," "Historical Chart," Don't For Girls," "The Southland," "Churchology," "Obadiah Kuff" (a novel), "Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture," "Ethnology, or Origin of the Races." etc. As a lecturer he traveled all over America. In politics he was for his race first, and in 1896 he opposed Mc Kinley and took the stump through Kentucky, urging Negroes to better their own condition. He was a member of the Fayette county bar, and at Georgetown and Frankfort he was one of the attorneys for Caleb Powers and "Tallow Dick" Combs, the former convicted of and the latter indicted for complicity in the assassination of William Goebel. He was a Thirty second degree Mason in Kentucky. - Enquirer. Miss Susie A. Finney of Petersburg, Va., who spent the summer with her friend, Miss Janie Walker of 2211 Fst. n. w., has returned to Virginia Seminar y, Lynchburg, Va. $1,000 REWARD. DOCTOR SHER'S MARVELOUS MEDIUM Have You Got a JOB? 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 a price within the reach of all. I have been selling it at $6.00 a bottle. Revenantly I reduced it to $2.00, but now, to introduce it at once, I will send a bottle, presumed, to any one who will send me $0.00. Remember, I guarantee every bottle, and I will send back the money if you are not satisfied in every way. Don't delay, but send $0.00 at once to BILAS GATHER 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 of him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly insured by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiais no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years' practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again. poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. 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, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. --- 15 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, came 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 mids, 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. Key. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. DR SHEA 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 Conplaints, Deafness Catarrh, Dropsy, Pies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomats hang in pariors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheni matism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat rooks 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. Got a JOB? MONEY? IF NOT, THEN YOU SHOULD WRITE AT ONCE TO— REMEDY CO., RICHMOND, VA. in every town in the United States. work for us even in your spare time. the chance of your life. This offer is THE COLONED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get your money, are putting on the market vile nostrums, injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to all we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat or injurious drugs, and we will return the money for every case of disease. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U. S. Patent Office. Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. OZONO positively straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubborn, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does not have to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp Diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; 4 boxes does the work. OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer: Cut out this advertisement and send to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the aged look young, and the young look younger. We will also, to show our liberality, include a package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; cures Sore Throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and Frosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth $3.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY 310 E.BROAD ST.,RICHMOND,VA. BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- ence, and possessing excited the capidity injurious to the hair a of lard and tallow and with a legitimate firm, we all we claim for them; isfaction. We refer to M advertisement are registered OZONO positively produce this effect. OZONO hair hastens the treatment Diseases; causes the hair OZONO cannot fail. Read boxes of OZON skin several Spots, Sma also, to s from the Frosted introduct AG 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 lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you valle we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat infaction. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U. S. Patent Office. OZONO positively straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubb produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer: Cut out this advertise boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN R skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the also, to show our liberality, include a package of A from the human body—such as feet, arm-plits, &c.; Prosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 AGENTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEM 310 E.BROAD Mme Turner's THE WOMAN NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY. KINKY. CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER --- is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are an org the leading citizens of this city, and should not be contoured with the many 'take' concerns that are trying to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightline. Straightline to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is sold and used in every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is highly endorsed by all users. with circulars and other advertising matt Company making Straightline is charlie with ample capital to carry cut all its pro citizens of this city, and should not be co that are trying to do business on the rep Straightline to-day has the largest sale sold and used in every State in the Union, ly endored by all users with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the state of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are an org the leading citizens of this city, and should not be contended with the many "fake" concerns that are trying to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightline. Straightline to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is sold and used in every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is highly endored by all users WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to-day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline will be mailed to any address on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. Address orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address orders. NEW MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. Write to-day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. J. G Morgan of Cincinnati, O, who is spending the fall in Columbus will leave in December for Washington where hopes to make his future home. J. E. Bruce, "Bruce Grit," is one of the best newspaper writers in the country and he has done great work in the present campaign.—Colored Citizen. --- --- ```markdown ``` Graf French System Gives a Wonderful And Beautiful Complexion. Prices Reduced Until September 29th. Now is your chance to get rid of your Liver Spots, Freckles, and all Blemishes, in 8 or 10 days. Mystic Face Bleach and accompanying Soap 75 Cents. If not found at your druggist's send to MME. M. C. TURNER, 1312 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, La. We Want Agents in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a dav working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $3.00. Mr. H. A Cole of this city was married to Miss Ella M. Brooks at Warrenton, Va. last Wednesday. The event took place at the First Baptist church, Rev. George Horner officiating The wedding was quite a social event and after the reception the couple left for Washington their future home fair dealings, together with the fact that OZONO nine Hair Grower and Hair Straightener in exist race, we have met with grand success, which has your money, are putting on the Be warned; don't send your money to get it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you for your money. We do solemnly swear that the injurious drugs, and we will return the money editor of this paper. The word OZONO and we Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. In, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot it has to be kept up after the hair becomes st druff, Baldness, and all itching, running, a beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; and send to us with $1.00, and we will send UNER, which makes rough skin soft and brighten which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, gred look young, and the young look younger. -ODOR, which removes all smells and odor ces Sore Throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, S 3.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dol will receive four lots. Register your letters. LOCAL COMPANY ST., RICHMOND, VA. CARPET BUYER our money, are putting on the market vile nostrums, dened; don't send your money to get only in return a mass out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to drugs, and we will return the money for every case of disas- tis paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this engagement will be promptly prosecuted. Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the oldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; 4 boxes does the work and to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver young, and the young look younger. We will which removes all smells and odors arising throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to four lots. Register your letters. L COMPANY, RHMOND, VA. CARPET BUYERS READ. CARPET BUYERS READ We make, lay, and line all Carpets entirely free of extra cost; we do not charge for the two or three yards that are unavoidably wasted in matching figures. We are exceedingly prompt in our work—and all Carpets ordered before 2 o'clock will be on the floor the following day. Our new fall stock includes the very best grades of Body Brussels, Tapestries, Ingrains, Axminsters. &c. Choose in accordance with to color and pattern—leave the quality part to us. durability of every yard—no matter what the price what you get weekly or monthly. No extra charge for Axminsters &c. Choose in accordance with your preferences and pattern—leave the quality part to us. We guarantee the quality of every yard—no matter what the price. You can pay for you get weekly or monthly. No extra charge for this accommodation. grains, Axminsters &c. Choose in accordance with your preferences as to color and pattern—leave the quality part to us. We guarantee the durability of every yard—no matter what the price. You can pay for what you get weekly or monthly. No extra charge for this accommodation. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W. Between H and I Streets. --- 1001 ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED TO SELL "The Story of My Life and Work" J. BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and the popular leader of the Negro Race. Published in one large volume of over 400 pages and appropriately illustrated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings; size 6 x $ \mathrm{S} _ {1 2} $ inches. Sample copies mailed direct on receipt of price, $1.50, in cloth. Few books have become so quickly and so immensely popular as Mr. Washington's Autobiography. Prominent men and the public press throughout the country have many words of praise. The following are samples: "I assure you the book is greatly appreciated." Wm. McKinley, President of the United States. "The book is of more than ordinary interest for First, it is a shining example to both the white and perseverance may do. Second, its connection with Record. OUTFIT FREE TO AGENTS: Send 24c forward with full instructions for canvassing. The book is our authorized agents. Address, J. L. book is of more than ordinary interest for it possesses a double significance. As a shining example to both the white and black man of what forbearance and grace may do. Second, its connection with the race problem."—Philadelphia TFIT FREE TO AGENTS: Send 24c in stamps for mailing and we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription through prized agents. Address, J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill. "The book is of more than ordinary interest for it possesses a double significance. First, it is a shining example to both the white and black man of what forbearance and perseverance may do. Second, its connection with the race problem."—Philadelphia Record. OUTFIT FREE TO AGENTS: Send 24c in stamps for mailing and we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus with full instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription through our authorized agents. Address, J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill. 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