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The COLORED American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER ```markdown ``` VOL. 8 NO. 31. HON. EDMUND H. DEAS. The Leader of Republicanism in the Palmetto State-A Party Worker-A Race Lover A Successful Business Man An Interesting and Strong Character. While it is a fact that the republican party in the South is only a party in name owning, however, to the base methods by which the democrats count out the votes for prosperity, nevertheless to be a factor in the party North or South is an honor which every ambitious man covets. Though it may count for nothing during the voting time, still it does not for one time discount at all, when the time come comes for rewarding, for the republican managers well understand that it is no fault of the state workers but only the low methods of the Southern democrats that keep the party down. If in the South like in the North, we had a "Free ballot and a fair count" with peace instead of the "Red Shirt," with the motto "Equality before the law" instead of the mountain yell, "White Supremacy," or "We fear Negro domination." when the Negro is hardly one third of the populations. The subject of this sketch—a forcible character indeed—was recently elected chairman of the Executive Committee of the republican party of his state Strange as it may seem, judging from the great Negro majority in the republican party in the South, Mr. Deas is the only Negro holding such a position. And right nobly does he fill the chair. Mr Deas was born about forty years ago in the state in which he has resided since. Born just about the time when the cause for justice and liberty was at stake, just about the time when the war broke out; and probably he heard, but cannot remember, the first shot at Fort Sumter. Young Deas was left an orphan and as was the custom in those days was early thrown out to break the bread of life for himself. His schooling was "of a few days, and full of trouble" He attended school in Charleston a very short time. We have no other record of him as a school boy, only in the school of politics, with the brilliant Robert Smalls as the teacher. After he left school in Charleston, Mr. Deas went to Florence, South Carolina and engaged in business for himself, then barely in his teens. He studied constantly though and acquired more knowledge every day. Early in his teens, he chose his profession and plunged into politics. No days have been so dark as to discourage; none have been so bright as to cause him to en ass re or w. h. er m m. (Continued on ninth page.) HON. EDMUND H DEAS. HON. EDMUND H DEAS. P PERMA CLEONG PHOTOGRAPHY CO. PUBLISHER COL. MATT N. LEWIS. PRICE FIVE CENTS. THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRESS Dicusses Politics, Religion and Discrimination—The Humorous and Serious Side of Life-Burning the Wind. Every once in a while the wind jammers and space writers of the colored population of the United States, decide to flood the Dallas Express with high-sounding, verbose, loquacious worthless manuscript. Last week we received fifty long letters from all parts of the country asking for space in "your valuable columns." Not one infernal cent did these foolish writers in close. Not one word of what they wrote is on earth today, for the reason that we had the office devil to make a fat pine fire and burn the last blame one of them into smoke. Space-writers wind jammers and other individuals of the cloth, take warning. Unless your letter is accompanied by the money to pay for the same at 1/2 cent per word, it is useless to send it the Dallas Express. We are not running the Express for the race, but for the money there is in it, "and if you have no money you needn't come around."—Dallas Express. THE WAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Some white men interfered with the Afro-American militia company of Columbia, S. C., recently, and the company was disbanded by Governor Mc Sweeney because it dared to resent the attack. Thus the work of curtailing the rights of the race goes on. HERE TO STAY. It almost causes us to weep crocodile tears as we read in the newspapers of some white man whining over the fact that the new Negro is not like the "Uncle Tom" and the "Aunt Jinnie" of his boyhood days. No, and he never will be! And the thoughtful white people may as well awaken to the fact that the ante bellum Negro's fast dying out; that the new Negro has come to stay.—The South Carolina Standard. THE BISHOP'S OWN CHUCH ORGAN. Articles sent for publication charging Bishop Turner as being a democrat will not be published in the face of the bishop's open disclaimer against the charge. However, the good bishop declares himself in favor of Bryan and against McKinley for president. In this he stands in opposition to the sentiment and attitude of the vast rank and file of his church and race, and as such is open to the avalanche of criticisms which are launched against him from every quarter.—Christian Recorder. 2 TO STAND SOLIDLY FOR MCKINLEY. Lawyer Jones Says This is the Duty of the Negro in the Present Campaign and a Throng of Representative Citizens Agree with Him—Mr. Newsome Wants Bryant as an Experiment—Prof. Hershaw Argues for Roosevelt. Eight hundred enthusiastic people crowded into the Second Baptist church last Sunday afternoon, to listen to a discussion of the all-absorbing topic, "The Duty of the Negro in the Present Campaign," under the auspices of the Lyceum. President R. W. Thompson was in the chair and in introducing the speakers, said that the meeting was not a political one in the general acceptance of the term, but was an educational review of a highly important issue now up for settlement. He thought that it was a sacred mission for an organization to select an appropriate time to assemble and in calm and tolerant vein go over the facts and theories presented by the opposing parties to the end that an intelligent course of action might be disclosed. He insisted that the truth could take care of itself, and that to give both sides a fair hearing was the best evidence of the progress of a race toward culture, refinement and generosity of judgment. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones was the principal orator, and he was introduced as a barrister who had made the ability of the Negro attorney respected in every court of the District. Mr. Jones' address was a scholarly presentation of the issues. It was well tempered, up to date, and was delivered in the polished, engaging and forceful manner for which the protege of the late John M. Langston is famous. He argued strongly from the republican standpoint, and urged the Negroes to stand firmly by McKinley and Roosevelt, as the best means of preserving our liberties and assuring material prosperity. Mr. Jones reviewed the history of the Negro race in the United States through the days of slavery to emancipation, and the enactment of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution. "For forty years," he said, "every enactment that has benefited the colored race has been the instrument of the republican party." He charged upon the Negroes the necessity of not only reading the platforms and listening to the utterances of the two great political parties, but to observe closely the actions of both. The issue of imperialism was taken up by Mr Jones, who severely criticised Senator Tillman. Democratic victory, the speaker considered, would be a vindication of oppression of the Negro, and mark of ingratitude to those equal under the laws. The sins of omission lodged against the republican party were due to the sins committed openly by the democracy. Mr. J. T. C. Newsome, of Texas, for merly editor of a leading race paper, presented a brief rejoinder, offering reasons why the democratic party should receive Negro support. Mr. Newsome stated that he realized that he was on the unpopular side of the argument as far as a colored audience was concerned. He was not an apologist and had no wish to defend these measures that had been taken against the colored race. The republican party, he urged, had had it within their power to prevent the oppressive acts against his race, and the republican party had failed to exercise that power. The administration of President McKinley was severely criticised for its Porto THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Rican reversal for continuing warfare in the Philippines and non-interference in the South. Mr. Newsome quoted the passages in the magazine article appearing under the signature of Governor Roosevelt in which he criticised the Tenth Cavalry. He cited an authority in defence of the colored troops in their rearward movement, who states that they were ordered to fall back by a commanding officer. Mr. Bryan, said the speaker, had promised to protect every right of every citizen as far as his power extended regardless of color. The same promise had been made by McKinley,the speaker conceded, but that promise had not been kept. A lesson might be learned from the Germans, whom no party own d, be thought. Their attitude was compared with the statement of Lemuel E Quigg, who had declared that the Negro could not be driven from the republican ranks with a club. The duty of the Negro, Mr. Newsome conceived, was to vote for the democratic candidate this time in the interests of his own race if for no other reason than as an experiment. Mr. L. M. Hershaw made an eloquent speech, saying the audience did not appear to need any missionary work to hold it in line. He took occasion, however, to make a ringing defense of Governor Roosevelt and stated that the Scribner article reflecting upon the colored troops had been garbled and so distorted by omission, that the meaning had been completely reversed. The occasion was an ovation to Mc Kinley and Roosevelt. COL, MAT N, LEWIS, The Successful Daily Negro Editor-A Strong Character-A Successful Career A Power in Virginia. No few Negroes have had the ambition to begin the publication of a daily paper in the interest of the Negro" a consummation devoutly to be wished" so say they; just a few have attempted to materialize this seemingly "terrible" task and fewer still have succeeded. Virginia, with Norfolk as the lucky town claims the pioneer in this step, the most successful of that fewer and every one knows Col. Lewis of the Daily Newport News Recorder. The Recorder is the acknowledged leader in its line of journalism. Though published in the southern part of Virginia, the editor, Col. Lewis makes no pretense at apologizing for the wrongs perpetrated upon the southern Negro by the southern white man, as some of our papers are wont to do here of late. Clean, aggressive, yet conservative, the growth of The Recorder under the efficient management of Col. Lewis has been wonderful. From a four page daily with three-fourths of the matter plate—it has grown to a four page daily with two-thirds of the reading matter original and the remaining third taken up in legitimate paying advertising, thus demonstrating that it does not require $50,000 subscribed by Negroes to run a daily, but that the man with the everlasting qualities of Col. Lewis can conduct a Negro daily forever; make it respectable, readable and a success financially. The Newport News Recorder is a power locally, and is felt so far as the Negro vote is concerned throughout the state. To attempt to legislate in around Newport News without consulting the editorial rooms of The Recorder is like attempting to become a factor in the republican party without consulting Marcus Aurelius Hanna. Col. Lewis outside of being an extraordinary, successful editor, is a successful lawyer. The eases, those that require pure legal thought, and work, which he has successfully handled before the Virginia bar can hardly be counted within the hundred mark. He is recognized as one of the best lawyers in the whole commonwealth. Nor does he have to confront so much prejudice as is often the case with the colored lawyer in the South. The man himself is so fine in character, so generous in spirit, that his most sincere enemies in politics and policy, recognize at once his ability, and if under law he is right, as is the Southern term, "It is so and is hereby ordered." Col. Lewis had been the candidate for federal office but finding that he was going to be defeated, instantly gave up his own campaign and started in the interest of some good man of the race. So much unlike the average colored politician, who, finding that he is not going to get a piece of the pie, believes in turning the whole thing over to "my friend, Capt. Jones," for an example. The Colonel is free from such hypocrisy. If the republicans in the New Port district want an independent candidate for Congress, it has often been suggested that Col. Lewis would be the man, since he alone can win the entire Negro vote and the independent white suffrage. In manner the Col. is indeed a gentleman; easily approached, congenial in nature; almost, sweet in disposition; generous in spirit, a shrewd lawyer, a successful editor, a living example of our unlimited possibilities. He has expressed his desire to run an eight page daily soon, with a sixteenpage Saturday evening edition. We look forward for the paper. A thought along this line, according to Col. Lewis' standard means it is half done. The Colonel's recent visit to Washington was the occasion for much joy on the part of his hundreds of Washington friends. If McKinley is elected, and we are just as sure of that fact as we are that William Jennings Bryan is an exponent of Southern barbarism, in all probabilities the Col. will likely not be forgotten when it comes to rewarding the faithful. His lamp was found burning and for that matter is burning still. Mr. Lewis has worked faithfully for the party ever since he has been a voter. His service has always been at the command of the party, and right proudly has he responded to every call. "When the saints are marching in," we trust that our distinguished friend "will be one among that number," and the outlook is favorable since he has "kept the faith." LET US REASON TOGETHER. This is the first week in October and every subscriber and agent knows what this means. It means that all monthly bills must be paid. It takes money to pay bills, and The Colored American has a great many of them. Subscribers who know themselves to be in arrears should send their subscriptions in at once. This applies also to our great army of agents who have not settled for September. Don't wait to be dunned and then get mad about it. Settle up now and this means YOU. Mr. 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. 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Every since the campaign opened there has bren a great deal of anxiety in many quarters to discover the real attitude of Bishop Abram Grant, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rumors of the Bishop's alleged disaffection towards the republican party have been current at various times, but he has steadfastly refused to pay heed to them, relying upon his wide acquaintance and established reputa P. BISHOP ABRAM GRANT. tion in all parts of the country to dis pase of such reports in the proper man ner. The coming of Bishop Turnor to this city the latter part of the present week has, however, occasioned fresh talk concerning Bishop Grant's political opinions, it being generally understood that Bishop Turner is supporting the candidacy of Bryan. There is a widespread desire among the colored people of the half dozen States over which Bishop Grant travels to receive from him a direct, positive statement of his views. The Bishop is a man of commanding force of intellect, boundless good fellowship and has one of the largest followings of any colored bishop in the United States. A decisive utterance from such a man naturally carries great weight. In order to settle the matter beyond peradventure a Journal representative visited Bishop Grant at his home at the end of Pennsylvania street last night. The b'ishop resides in a handsome new house, which he owns, together with the large tract of ground on which it is situated. His home is furnished throughout in the highest degree of comfort, not to say luxury. THE BISHOP'S PERSONALITY. The bishop himself is a man of most attractive personality. His great height and massive, powerful frame would command attention anywhere. Added to this, the bishop possesses a face of distinguished appearance and a broad, high forehead betokening a large reserve of intellectual ability. Although occupying a position of rare dignity and responsibility, the bishop displays no sign that honors have affected his feeling of thorough good nature to his fellow men or his spirit of fellowship with them. He is an interesting, fluent talker and possesses the faculty of expressing himself with remarkable clearness without any waste of words. "There is a report to the effect that you are contemplating the issuance of a written declaration making a denial of the rumor that you are associated with Bishop Turner in the support of Colonel Bryan," was suggested to Bish op Grant. "I have been considering the advisability of making such a declaration," COLORADO MICHIGAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. he replied, "but have finally decided not to do so, since wherever I am known throughout the country it is perfectly understood that I am a republican. I am opposed to ministers being actively engaged in politics and I have kept out of it for twenty years and do not wish to enter now. Any man with common sense who remembers conditions four years ago and who notes the prosperity which prevails at this time—who has been a republican all his life as I have been—would not feel like voting the democratic ticket now. But it is my candid opinion that if the democratic party in South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana had not taken the course they have with reference to the colored vote in those states during the past four years, it would been more difficult for Mr. McKinley to have defeated Mr. Bryan in the present campaign. "As it is, however, the colored men in the pivotal States are frightened at the policy pursued in the Southern which I have named and they believe that wherever the democratic party succeeds disfranchising methods will be continued. Considering the course of the democratic party, it would seem that they have no use for the colored vote any way." HE WAS MISQUOTED. In the course of the conversation Bishop Grant alluded to the manner in which a recent speech of his, made at Oxford, O., had been misquoted, and said that he had been deluged with letters of inquiry on the subject from all parts of the country. The press reports of the address represented the bishop as saying that the colored people have a right to drive out the white people. "I have been grossly misrepresented" said the bishop. "When I was trying to inspire a spirit of self help and independence among my people and endeavoring to discourage emigration, to which I am opposed, I simply said that America is the colored man's home; that the most advanced colored man in the world lives in America; that the greatest opportunities are here; that the Constitution gives the colored man every right in this country that any other man enjoys, and that we should not stand around and ask what the white man or any other man is going to do with us, but decide what we are going to do with ourselves; that as American citizens we have just as much right in this country as any other people in it. And when I declared that that it would be just as reasonable for a Negro to talk about sending a white man away as it would for a white man to talk about sending a Negro away." "Quite a different proposition, you see," continued the bishop. "from the one I was quoted as announcing. 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EMEDY COMPANY, ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the fol- A HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 A FACE WASH, worth $2.00 SMELL, worth .50 sreet county_, State_ IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. FURNITURE PAYMENTS. CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. quickest kind of work in making and lay- ore 2 o'clock will be executed the FOL- extra charge for making, laying, and cards that are wasted in matching figures. anged to suit you. an's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, --- A ZION MILITANT. Rev. R Alburtus Morrisey Editor of the Church Observer and Pastor of Big Zion Church, Mobile, Ala The subject of this sketch was born in Clinton, N. C., August 20th, 1865. His parents, Thomas and Pernetta Morrisey, moved with him to Magnolia, N. C., where he received his early education, thus laying the foundation for the brilliant and useful career which he has led. He attended the State Colored Normal School, at Fayetteville, N. C., from which he completed the course of studies in 1887. From this school he entered the classical department of Livingstone College, at Salisbury, N. C., from which he graduated with first honors of his class and the degree of A. B. in 1891. Soon after his graduation he was united in matrimony to the talented and cultured Miss M. E Cotten, a graduate from the famous Shaw University and a teacher in the public JOHN H. HARRIS REV. R. A. MORRISSEY. schools of winston, N. C He entered the ministry and joined the North Carolina Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church at New Bern, N. C in 1885. He has filled some of the most important appointments of his church in the states of North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. He is now the popular pastor of the Big Zion church at Mobile, Ala., one of the largest congrations of Methodism in the South He was a delegate to the General Conference of his Church in 1892, at Pittsburg, Penn., and again to the General Conference at Mobile, Ala. in 1896, and to the General Conference held in Washington, D. C. in May 1900 during which time he was a member of some of the most important committees of that august body. He was four years the President of Greenville College, Greenville, Tenn., and by his untiring and self sacrificing efforts he succeeded in making it one of the foremost schools of the church. As a further evidence of his interest in the educational welfare of his people, he is a trustee of Greenville College, Greenville, Tenn., and also of the Rion Institute, Mobile, Ala. His alma mater, Livingstone College, conferred upon him the degree of A. M. in 1900. As one of the correspondents to The Star of Zion, the official organ of the A. M. E. Zion Church, his articles to that paper are always widely read and favorably commented upon throughout the Church. He is now the brilliant and fearless editor of the Church Observer, which he publishes at Mobile, Ala. Although he has recently begun the publication of The Observer; already, it is regarded as one of the leading religious news papers of the race in the state, and its circulation is rapidly increasing. While the Church Observer is devoted to the moral and religious welfare of the race, it reserves the right to give free expression to its opinion upon any and all questions affecting the welfare of our people and the country in general. He has also written a book of sermons entitled "The Christ of the People," which is now in the press and will soon be issued. Mrs. Lawson, national organizer of the W. C. T. U. will give the history of her visit abroad under the subject of "The Temperance Reform, a worldwide movement" at Bethel Historical and Literary Association, Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening next, October 80th. Public cordially invited. Prof. Kelly Miller, president Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and a happy Home For All. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from se ul weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicoccle, etc. and large small weak organs to full size J. L. W, KNAPP, M. D. and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 181 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show what men think of his generosity. "Dear Sir:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir,--Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. FOR MALARIA, CHILLS, AND FEVERS. Dr. Hoskin's INDIAN SAGE THE KIND THAT CURES. AT YOUR DRUGGIST'S 50 CTS. KEEP THE FLAG FLYING Bishop B. F. Lee at Bethel. The Bethel Literary and Historical Society resumed its session for another year with an able address by Bishop B. F. Lee, D. D. who spoke on "The Century." The address was philosophically treated in a concise, logical manner. The Bishop gave a careful analysis of the century showing its characteristics J. B. and how "the survival of the fittest" seemed to be the prominent feature. He argued that the imperialistic tendencies of the century brought into notice the dark races. His conclusion showed a hopeful place for the Negro in the world's history where character and manhood would be the chief measure for universal opinion. Howard Foot Ball Team Wins From Princeton. The game between the Princeton foot ball team of Annapolis and the Howard reserves resulted in a victory of 11 to 0 in la favor of the home team. The game throughout was exciting and the interference of both sides splendid. There was a lack, however, of phenomenal plays, although Scott of the Reserves did advance work in tackling and sprinting. Much pluck was displayed by both lines and the oval was kept in close quarters. While the game was creditably played there might have been more vitality put in the halves and less slugging. The Howard boys gained their first touch town in ten minutes and won with mere strength and weight, but the Princetous kept them guessing until time was called. The line up stood: Howard Reserves—Fox, l. ind; Stone, l tackle; Carter, l. gaurd. Martin, center; Collins, r. gaurd; Turner, r. tackle; Shorter, r. end; Holmes, q. back; Carroll, r. half; Scott, full. Princetons—C. Washington, l. end; G. Washington, l tackle; Davis, l. gaurd; Kimbley, center, Green, r. gaurd; Garver, r. tackle; Diggs, r. end; Brown, q. back; Brush, r. half; Brown, l. half; Ross, full. One of the most disagreeable incidents of the Council meeting at Indianapolis grew out of a misunderstanding over the presidential succession between Bishop Walters and Congressman White.—Clarksdale (Miss.) Journal. FAN COLOMBIA, AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. E. CAMPAIGN BRIEFS. In the office of the collector of customs at Chicago, there are eight Afro-Americans, at an aggregate compensation of $7,087 per annum. The number on the pay roll is greater than at any previous time. The democratic party has never had any fixed principles or policies. It has ever been the blind instrument of every bad element that might for the time being be uppermost or seem to promise party success. Mr. Bryan is very much worried about the disfranchisement of the people of the District of Columbia, but while he was a member of congress he made no attempt to give the ballot to the citizens of the district. Pitchfork Tillman says he would rather be a "southern nigger" than an "ignorant foreign Pennsylvania miner." Like all southern democrats who get up in the world, Tillman despises the poorer classes, white and black. The democrats of New Orleans are striking at the race in another way. The school board has decided that no school for the race is to give instruction in any grade higher than the fifth. The southern democrats seem determined to keep the Afro-American down. Anti-imperialists who sweat blood because McKinley, in obedience to the senate, assumes to place the flag in Manila and to defend it there, are silent over the fact that Louisiana and Mississippi pass laws that admit the vote to white men who cannot read and write and deny it to black men because they cannot read and write.—Lewiston Journal. The democrats of the south say that the Afro-American is unfit to travel in first-class cars and they have passed laws providing special "Jim Crow" cars for his accommodation. No republican legislature has ever passed a separate car law. The hoodlums who were arrested on the charge of burning the Afro-American schoolhouse in New Orleans have been released "for lack of sufficient evidence." New Orleans is in democratic Louisiana. The rioters in Akron have been indicted. Akron is in republican Ohio. The spectacle of Bryan weeping and wailing over what the Chicago Chronicle calls a "parcel of saddle colored niggers" in the Philippines, while his party disfranchises hundreds of thousands of American citizens here at home, is a spectacle of hypocrisy which all history may be searched in vain to equal. It seems that some Kansas democratic politicians to make capital of the obsolete section of Oregon's constitution prohibiting the Afro-American from voting. No attempt has ever been made to enforce it. Every Afro-American in Oregon has as many privileges as any white man, and has always had. Bishop Turner says that he cares nothing for Bryan's financial policy because the money is all made and handled by white people. That may have been true once upon a time, but under the McKinley administration the Afro-Americans have handled $28,000,000 in payment for their services as office holders. The Afro-American planters of the south have also handled their share of the $500,000,000 paid for cotton produced in that section. The Demonstrator is unequivocally proud of its distinction as the representative organ of the greatest Negro town in America. We are Mound Bayou's paper and no single citizen can afford to withhold his support from us. Call on the Demonstrator while conditions are easy. We shall plead your cause when times are hard. Demonstrator 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 democrats say they are lazy and non productive and would wrest from them their citizenship -Ex. Some of the Afro American newspapers kick because our people are not recognized, and then kick because they are recognized. Bishop Arnett, J. E Bruce, T. 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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 pav by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 Ost n. w. WANTED—Trustworthy colored man to travel and appoint agents in the District of Columbia $50 monthly and expenses. position permanent, enclose self addressed envelope for reply. Manager Cross, Star Building, Chicago. WANTED—ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in the District of Columbia, for old established manufacturing wholesale house. $000 a year, sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St, Chicago. Enclose 2c stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO. 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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. LOTS FOR SALE. WE have at Colemanville, Mineral Springs, Va., TWENTY-FIVE BUILDING LOTS, which must be sold at once. This is a great opportunity for any one who wishes to purchase property at the only mineral springs owned by colored people in the country. This is a fine place, and will be a great money making summer resort. Title guaranteed lots for cash or on instalment. If you want one, write to Dr. E. PARKER READ. President of the NATIONAL CO OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. 1037 South street, Philadelphia, Penna. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. BENNETT B SLADE & CO. MERCHANT TAILORS, Cleaning, Dyeing & Repairing, Goods Called for and Delivered. 1202 E Street, N. W. --- SHREDS AND PATCHES "Colored Young Men." We have before us a neatly gotten up pamphlet under the above name by Secretary Hunton, on the Y. M. C. A. work. This little pamphlet is indeed handy for reference. It gives the city and town organizations as well as those of the different schools, with officers, enrollment, meetings, etc. We find that in Baltimore, Richmond and Norfolk the colored Y. M. C. A.'s own handsome buildings On a whole the work is timely. Everybody's Magazine for November. A new short story by Robert Barr, entitled "The Wizard of Wall Street," in Everybody's Magazine for November, has never been exceeded in its quality of interest by anything from the pen of that popular writer. In its conception of certain Wail Street types it is peculiarly true to life. "Kuang Hsu, Emporer of China," is the title of an illustrated article which deals with the personal side of that almost unknown personality, and which clearly explains the underlying causes of the Emderor's leaning towards Western civilization and of his evident desire to adopt measures of sweeping reform in his Empire. A story on tramp life, entitled "A Dead One," is remarkably impressive, while the philosophy of this creature of the Under World is most entertaining. The hardships and dangers to which fishermen off "The Bank" are constantly exposed, are vividly described by Captain H. D Smith of the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, in an article fittingly entitled "When Death Rides on the Waters." A Tale of the Gridiron Field" is a lively story of seasonal interest and, like all the other sixteen stories and articles in this month's issue, it more than well repays the reader for his ten cent investment. The A. M. E. Review. In the November number of this healthy magazine are articles to interest every one. Prof. W, E B. DuBois treats the subject "The Present Outlook for the Darker Races of Mankind" It is treated as only Prof. DuBois can, by reason of his special study along this line. The history contained in the splendid article is well worth the reading- "Three Phases of Christ's Life" is practically discussed by C. M. Tanner. "How was Christ the Son of Man and Very God" by A. H. Messis another of these articles which only add to the puzzling question now-adays. A very interesting paper is "White Slavery," a fragment of American history. The article is indeed a piece of history well worth reading. It contains facts which not too many people are acquainted with— "The Separation Idea False," treating the seperation of the races by R. R. Downs, "The Age of Gold and Iron" by Dr. Albert Cooper; the "Requirements of the Sabbath School" by John M. Taylor are very interesting readables Charles Alexander the well-known writer has a very short but interesting paper on "Dreams and Dreams- The editorial and miscellaneous dots of the Magazine are as usual up to the high standard of the publication. The Woman's department is very conspicuously full of interesting reading. Mr. Edwin H. Hackley, the editorpoet of Denver, Colo., had an inspiring poem in the Rocky Mountains News a few days since. It is a tale in song of the brave Ninth and Tenth Cavalry and the Twenty Ninth and Twenty Fifth Infantry at San Juan. The poem is called, "Who Led These Men?" We insert two verses of the poem in order to show the extreme military nature of it: Across the field they swept when hell Seemed loosing all its bolts and banks Of Mauser fire and hurting shell [ranks— Tore great red gaps down through their They heeded not the murd'rous blow, But quick the lines reformed and pressed Straight up the bloody hill, and lo, Old Glory flaunts above the crest! The routed Spaniards halted not Their maddened course, they only saw Black demon faces thro' the clot Of battle smoke e'er closer draw— Away their useless guns they flung, And headlong rushed in riot flight, While in their frightened ears there rung The victors' cheers on San Juan's height. The Colored American Magazine. The Colored American Magazine, published at Boston is full of interesting matter for the month of October. Miss Pauline E. Hopkins writes on "Expansion," through a story very catchy indeed under the name of Talma Gordon. Mr. Morris Lewis, attache to the United States Commission, writes an interesting paper on "Paris and the International Exposition," making a specialty of the Negro exhibit. He writes very interestingly, leaving out nothing which would be of the least concern. There is plenty of light reading matter. Chas. Steward has a humorous piece of stuff called, "Thrown with Favors." "The Tyranny of the South," by Robert W. Carter, brings out nothing new along that line. The subject we think needs a rest. "The Stress of In pulse" which was begun sometime ago is still running. "New Wars" is a poem by Benjamin Griffith Brawley, which adds to the brightness of this number. Chiropady, and dermatology, is a treatise on the cause and remedies of the disease of the feet by Dr. T W. McKenzie of Boston. The usual book review and and some articles relating to the Constitutional Rights Club are to be found. On the whole the Magazine is a worthy one, and if it keeps up its high standard of journalism, success will become permanent. Next Week's Stellar Events. Sunday, October 28-Union League Business symposium at Second Baptist Lyceum, 3:30 p. m. Tuesday, October 30-Bethel Literary presents (wait till Wednesday for attraction.) Thursday, November 1-Flora Baston and Gerard Miller in concert at Second Baptist church. Friday, November 2-Clarence C. White and all-star subport in concert Metropolitan A. M. E. church. THE BRAVE BLACK MEN. BELIEVES HE SAVED THE UNION. "The Afro-American Soldier Has the Faculty of Coming to the Front When He Is Needed Most—He Is a First-Class Fighting Man." Gov. Theodore Roosevelt has explained to a reporter his reported antipathy to the Afro-American soldier. In Scribner's Magazine for April, 1899, there appeared an article by Mr. Roosevelt, which the democrats assert reflected upon the bravery of the Afro-American soldier. This article has been used as a campaign document, and has been widely circulated among the Afro-American people of the country. "The democrats have attempted to make a mountain out of a mole hill," said Gov. Roosevelt. "In the article referred to I made mention of an incident that happened at San Juan hill. Case of a Captain's Order. "I had orders to hold a certain position, and was supported by the Tenth cavalry (Afro-American). The position was uncertain, and we needed every man available to make the stand. Two or three of the Afro-American soldiers started to the rear in search of water, as ordered by their captain. I rebuked the captain for lessening our force, and commanded the men to remain. The statement I made after that, so near as I can remember, was 'I have orders to hold this hill, and I intend to do it. I will shoot any man that gives up this position.' "This is the whole story in a nutshell, and the effort of the democrats to make political capital out of the simple incident shows what small campaign methods they are capable of using. Praises Black Men's Bravery. "My position with the Afro-American people is too well known for these political tricksters to undermine it. I would be the last man in the world to say anything against the Afro-American soldier, because I know of his bravery and his character. He saved my life at Santiago, and I have had occasion to say so in many articles and speeches. The rough riders were in a bad position when the Ninth and Tenth cavarly came rushing up the hill carrying everything before them. "The Afro-American soldier has the faculty of coming to the front when he is needed most. In the civil war he came 400,000 strong, and I believe he saved the union. He has done excellent work in all of the Indian campaigns, and while I was in the west I had a number of opportunities of witnessing his wonderful work. He saved a massacre of the Seventh in 1890. Their Help at San Juan Hill. "At San Juan hill the Afro-American soldiers rendered an object lesson to all of the soldiers assembled there. They sung and fought and pushed the laggard troopers up the hill and the great victory at that point was theirs as much if not more than any of the soldiers there. "The Afro-American man can vote for whom he pleases. He can follow the dictates of his own conscience. That is why he has the franchise, to exercise it, and use it for his best advantage and the advantage of the country, which he has served so honorably with his sword, but I take great pleasure in saying that he is a first-class fighting man." Miss Florence Renaker, of St. Louis, Mo., is one of the recent additions to the Prep. Department at Howard University. The Philharmonic Quartet composed of Mr. Clarence C. White, first violin; Miss Mamie Oaley, second violin; Mr. Alexander Lee, violoncello and Miss Beatrice L. Warrick, pianist, will appear before a Washington audience for the first time. November 2d, at Metropolitah A. M.E. church 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. Mr. H. H. Hargraves of the War Department has gone to Ohio where he will be engaged in campaign work until after the election FINANCIAL. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company. Corner 15th St. and New York Ave Capital: One Million Dollars.: Pavs interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee, &c. 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Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payments can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, and attention to your interests, you will call on us. Offices private and easily reached. Loans made in any part of the city. No delay. Open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. SECURITY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Building, Corner 9th and F sts, n, w Capital Savings Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lotton, Whitefield McKinlay, J C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W, S. Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4:30pm. HENRY F. CLAGGETT. A Successful Business Man-A Steady Rise Flasterer-Clerk Proprietor of a Large Mercantile Business. The subject of this sketch was born in Barnsville, Md., August 4, 1860, just at the outbreak of the great war. Henry Claggett as a boy, reaching so early for something higher, attended regularly the public schools where he received his early and fundamental training. It has never been his lot to attend any other school, save the school of experience, where he has proven a faithful student. Early in his life he began to struggle for himself and began as an apprentice at the plasterer's trade. He soon mastered the trade and began to contract for himself. Mr. Claggett made quite a success of this work for a J. HENRY F. CLAGGETT. number of years, obtaining and executing some of the most important work in his little city. In the year 1892, Mr. Claggett received an appointment in the railway service which position he held for one year when he was given a position with the Prudential Insurance Company of Newark, N J. Mr. Claggett filled this place indeed most creditably to himself and the company until 1897, when he decided to embark in the mercantile world. And here is where he has succeeded wonderfully. Starting two years ago with a very small stock of groceries in Newark, to day he owns one of the largest houses conducted by colored people in the state. He has a large trade, both permanent and transitory, the latter being nearly exclusively among the white people of his neighborhood. Mr. Claggett keeps on hand the very best that can be had. His place is neatly kept; polite clerks are in evidence and one can not tell that one is in a colored place of business, unless one asks the question. Mr Claggett has his delivery wagon and plenty of assistance. His wife is of invaluable service to him. Mrs. Claggett is personally interested in the business and can be found there any time, perfectly at home behind the counter or at the books. Mr. Claggett deserves much commendation for his success, since it is very hard for a Negro to get a footing in the commercial world nowadays. His success has been a natural growth, not spasmodic, but a continually rise, according to the American standard. His achievement only bears out the statement, time honored as it is, that, "The fittest will survive." Orange Blossoms. An attractive home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peebles, 1014 D street, southeast, Thursday evening, October 18, when their daughter Mamie Evelyn, was united in marriage to the Rev. Robert U. S. Thomas of Antigua, B. W. I. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Walter H. Brooks of the 19th St. Bapsist church, assisted by the Rev, M. U. Clair and was witnessed by a large number of friends. The bride was most becomingly attired in gray broadcloth, trimmed with white satin and point applique and carried a shower boquet of bride roses. She entered the room with her father and was preceded by her little sister Kathleen, who acted as flower girl. The house was beautifully decorated with cosmos blooms and palms. Miss Grace Shimm presided at the piano. The presents were beautiful and numerous. Shortly after the ceremony the Rev. and Mrs. Thomas were accempanied to the depot by a large number of friends where they took the train for Jacksonville, Fla., amid a shower of rice and good wishes. The groom has recently been appointed Professor of Science in Cookman Institute. AFRO AMERICANS IN BUSINESS. The idea of Self Preservation is Growing Among the Thriving Virginians - Notes. Charlottesville, Va., Special.—The Central Relief Association is making great progress under the management of Mr. Jno. L. Hayes, the president. Quite a large Juvenile Department has been added. Among the elevating features of the Juvenile Department is free musical training by Mrs. M. O. Kelser. This organization bids fair to be eminently successful, and the president, Mr. Hayes, deserves great credit for his untiring efforts in the work. The Young Mens's Christian Association is beginning to make itself again felt for good in this city. The work which was partly stopped on account of the hot weather, has been resumed, and it is earnestly hoped that every young man will interest himself to make the Y. M. C. A. success. One of the most novel entertainments of the season, known as the "National Campaign Entertainment," under the management of Prof. R. Kelser was held at the First Baptist church last Monday night. Seldom is there seen so much interest as was manifested in this entertainment what was for the benefit of said church, the contest being for the presidency of the United States, the Woman's Rights against the Republican party. The program was interspersed with solos, duettes, quartettes and choruses, and the large crowd present showed their appreciation by repeated applause. Quite a neat sum was realized from this entertainment. Messss. Jno. Hayes and Essex Alexander have purchased the store on W. Main street, formerly run by Mr. John L. Harris and are putting in a neat stock goods for the fall. Mr. D. D. Alexander who was engaged in the grocery business here some time ago, but who has been in Washington, has re-opened business on W. Main st., opposite Midway park. Miss Josephine Baker left last week for Philadelphia. Miss Jennie Baker and Mr. Robert Wood who were married in Philadelphia arrived home last week. Mr. John Thornton who has been quite sick since August is still confined to his room. Mrs. Harriet Bullock, Mrs. Nancy Clayton, Messrs. Cephas Wood, James Kennie, Cephas Cosby, Louis Clayton and Louis Jackson are home from Warm Springs. Mr. William Taylor, porter on the Southern Railroad, is spending his vacation at his home on 6 1/2 street. Rev. Jones Watkin of one of the Baptist churches, Baltimore, Md., is visiting in the city. Mr. W. F. Brown went to Washington last week to attend the University of Virginia and Carlisle Indian foot-ball game. He reports having had a very pleasant time. Miss Rebecca Ferguson who is teaching at Free Union was in town last Monday. Mr. Charles Mayo from Connecticut was in the city last week the guest of Cornelius Whitlock on N. 4 h street. MONTICELLO. Notice To Pittsburg Subscribers. Hereafter The Colored American can be had at the restaurant of Mr. Nelson Coleman, 1214 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Call there every Saturday morning and get a copy. The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. 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Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. We have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ARE KING. Sec'y and Treas. E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Billiard Rooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n, w. This large, spacious and well-situated pleasure establishment has had added to it a new room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have a degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere. This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors. You will receive a hearty wel come at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th St. N.W. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris. Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses.) Phone 1425. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. James F. Keenan Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C, Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub lisbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year - - $2.60 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. 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Two notable figures have passed away within a week—John Sherman and Charles Dudley Warner. Both were distinguished as leaders in the thought and activities of the century, and both will leave a lasting impress upon the pages of history. It is of peculiar significance that both were at one time conspicuous for their ardent championship of the elevation of the Negro, and later gave expression to bitter disappointment that the black man had not accomplished greater miracles than was possible under the oppressive system with which he had to contend. Mr. Warner expected a more rapid intellectual and industrial advancement in the race itself and Mr. Sherman expected a loftier political advancement for himself, and never forgave the apparent desertion of his standard at the Chicago Convention of 1888, when he made his last dash for the presidency. Defeated in a long contest in 1859 for the speakership of the National House of Representatives by reason of his unwavering devotion to freedom, and as he felt in his life's ambition through the inconstancy of those for whom he had sacrificed much, his declining years carried little kindly interest in our welfare. Mr. Sherman misjudged the Negro. It was not ingratiude, but preference for another man of equal merit that led to the results at Chicago. Mr. Warner likewise made the mistake of expecting to gather a rich crop from soil that had not been given time for development Both were great and useful men. They served us at critical moments, and we honor them for the humane spirit that prompted their action. This generation will profit, however, by their experience, and temper high expectations with a due consideration of the unhappy circumstances surrounding the rise of a people like ours. The election of a democratic legislature in West Virginia means the passage of a "Jim Crow" car law. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE UNION LEAGUE DIRECTORY. DATA BEING SYSTEMATICALLY COLLECTED. The investigation now being conducted by the Union League, into the business and organized status of the colored people of the District will be on a most comprehensive scale. We see from the published list that Mr. A. F. Hilyer, who has charge of the work has secured the services of about 21 of our most prominent and successful professional men to thoroughly canvass the entire District, for the names of our people who are doing any thing to earn their living as their own proprietors. Mr. Hilyer reports the work of canvassing already well advanced. Many important business enterprises are being unearthed and brought out that few people know anything about. When the data are all in, all the data concerning each name will be written upon a card; In this way the names and different kinds of business can be easily arranged alphabetically. No such concerted effort has ever been made before to find out just what our status is, along all lines that make for social progress. We hope that every one will be willing to give these gentlemen the data they seek. No one can tell how much good may flow from it. It is seriously asserted that Ben Tillman has drafted a bill to repeal the XIVth and XVth Amendments, and will present the same to the Senate in the event of Bryan's victory. MR. WASHINGTON NOT A POLITICIAN. Some papers are claiming that Booker T. Washington is a Democrat. This is not true. Mr. Washington, in a speech in Washington, D.C., last May said very positively: "I am not a politician, but I am a republican" President McKinley and Mr. Washington are close friends and the former showed his warm sympathy with the latter's educational work sometime ago by paying a visit to Tuskegee and delivering an address, teeming with commendation of the wonderful results being wrought for the race by the industrial propaganda. Mr. Washington is not a politician and his silence during the campaign is in accord with good sense. He here sets an example for educators and ministers, that could be followed to splendid advantage. The American citizen has more reason than a king to be proud of his birthright. Though uncrowned, he is a sovereign of sovereigns. ERATTA In the sketch of Capt. Chas. L. Mitchell of Boston, which appeared in the last issue of The Colored American, a number of errors were made which do injustice to others, viz., First company "L" of the Massachusetts Sixth regiment was commanded by Capt. Wm. J. Williams and not Capt. Mitchell. Capt. Mitchell did not take part in the Spanish-American war. The injury of his limb, which led up to the necessity of reamputation, was due to his activity in raising money to be devoted to the needs of dependent families of company "F." Again, Dr. S. E. Courtney was chairman of the reception committee of the Business Men's League held in Boston while Capt. Mitchell was simply a member of that committee. The wise Afro-American votes for McKinley as much because of evils he wishes to avoid as because of the advantages he hopes to gain. Everybody up for the final inning! A few days more and all will be over—except the shouting. Don't shoot the Indianapolis World It is really doing the best it can. There are still a few more seats left on the band wagon. Climb up, quick. Both wings of the National Afro-American Council are flopping together. J. Milton Turner will not even do democracy the poor honor of sitting up with the corpse. Imperalism is a "busted" issue. Logical and necessary expansion is satfactory to the people. A vote for McKinley is a vote to preserve the dignity of the United States Supreme Court. Bishops Walters predicts President McKinley's success by an increased electoral majority over 1896. A McKinley and Roosevelt wave is predicted for November 6th by the political weather forecasters. The genial Chairman Hanna may after all concede the electoral vote of District of Columbia to Mr. Bryan. Those political giants, Lyons, Cheatham, Pinchback, Green and White have seen the duty and have grandly "done it." Editors T. Thomas Fortune and John E Bruee have carried the literary honors of the campaign in magnificent style. William Jennings Bryan is not the first promising young whose ambitions have been frustrated through keeping bad company. The Colored American lives before, during and after campaign times There are those who do none of these things to any advantage. Saturday after election The Colored American will tell the country the name of the man most likely to succeed President McKinley in 1905. Bryan stands where he stood four years ago. He will be standing there four years from now. The progressive republican caravan will keep passing him by. A vote for Bryan is a vote of indorsement of Tillman, Atlgeld, Morgan and the whote outfit of Negro haters. What Negro can afford to help such a motley crowd into the governmental saddle? Marshal Palmer, an ardent republican has squelched the race question in the City Hall restaurant. In this courageous policy, he was efficiently backed up by Recorder Cheatham and his fearless staff of young men. The clean, dignified and scholarly campaign methods of The Colored American have worked many pleasing comments from a host of friends and admirers. We gently suggest that now is an excellent time to subscribe. --- Booker T. Washington, the great, is lecturing at the different fairs in Texas this week. Texas Guide Despite the vociferous excitement of the presidential conflict, it has not escaped popular attention that Booker T. Washington has issued his finest annual report and that Tuskegee has opened its most prosperous year. o jn 13 g w h q o tə tə 13 q m if h p fə w e tə The silence this year of such able and respectable Negro democrats as James C. Matthews. Peter H. Clark, Rev T. L. Tice and George T. Downing is so intense that an asylum for mutes would sound like a bedlam in comparison. Indiana has at last concluded to remain upon the Lord's side. Nevertheless "Tom" Taggart's genial smile will be as expansive as of yore, and his colored friends assure him that it is the "gang" behind him that makes a closed door a necessity. The Union League idea is the best movement Washington has seen for many a moon. It should be fostered and made an instrument for commercial expansion among the colored people. The meeting tomorrow at the Second Baptist Lyceum should be attended by every lover of race progress. The Boston business conference is proving to ba a leaven that s bringing splen did results. A decisive republican victory will bring a republican House of Representatives with it. Chairman Babcock and Secretary Overstreet, of the Congressional Campaign Committee have done some herculean work in several close districts and are now confident that a working majority is assured. These gentlemen are hustlers from way back and will be re-elected by their own constituents by a heavier vote than ever before. The Outlook, of which Dr. Lyman Abbott is editor in chief, makes the announcement that it has secured and will publish as a serial this fall the autobiography of Booker T. Washington, the famous orator and principal of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Born a slave and now the leader of his race, his life has the most romantic interest and the story with its unique illustrations will be one that will appeal to every reader. MEASURES AGAINST THE NEGRO Repressive measures, more and more, for the colored brother by his best friends are the order of the day in certain sections. New Orleans has decided that the Negro boy and girl must not be carried beyond the fifth grade in the public graded schools of that city. The city council of Richmond has just decided that the city government will not hereafter accept the bid of any contractor who will not pledge not to employ any skilled Negro labor. Certainly there is meanness in all this, but the black man will not be discouraged. What hurts the one will not help the other—AfroAmerican Presbyterian. 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 wrestling the franchise from the people of the race in the South, the same thing will be done in the North.—The Omaha Enterprise. 10 THE SUN FLOWER STATE. Spellbinders Galore and Much Political Enthusiasm-Mrs. Barnett on the Hnstings-Among the Schools-Notes. Kansas City, Mo., Special.—The political pot here is boiling over with enthusiasm in these latter day. Speakers of every known party are exploiting the principles of their chosen candidates and of the party represented. Roosevelt, Bryan, Debs, and others, have spoken here to crowded houses, receiving, each in his turn, the applause of the house. This week are highly gratified to receive in our midst Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett who is conducting a series of meetings in the interest of the republican party. These meetings have been well attended and have received excellent press notices and comments. The public schools of the city have started off this year with an unusual amount of energy. The manual training introduced a few years ago through the efforts of the Woman's League, is succeeding admirably, while the kindergartens established this year through the agency of the Progress Study club, constitute another step ahead of which we are justly proud. Lincoln High School under the management of Professor G. N. Grisham is full to overflowing and stands greatly in need of a larger and more suitable building, and it is hoped that at a very early date the school board will respond to this urgent need. The addition of Miss C. Cross recently a teacher in Central High School, Galveston, Texas, to the faculty of our High School is a matter of much congratulation, as Miss Cross is a teacher of experience and possesses those sterling qualities and virtues which are so necessary to those placed in charge of our growing boys and girls, and expected in a measure at least to train these young people for the noblest and most important duties of citizenship. Miss Anna H. Jones, fresh from her European trip, where she added fresh laurels to an already resplendent crown, addressed the high school section of the teachers' institute on Saturday morning. Miss Jones was enthusiastically received and held the closest attention of the audience. Kansas City is rapidly becoming a convention city, and since the democratic convention no week has seemed complete without the presence of some great national gathering. This week it is the National American Missionary Society of the Christian Church with its numerous delegates, and since this church maintains several denominational schools for Afro-Americans its meetings are of some interest from our point of view. The Damon and Pythias Club. 一 Charleston, S. C. Special.—The Damon and Pythias Club of this city, presented to the public, the historic drama "Damon and Pythias," recently, before a crowded house. This was the first attempt of this club to present this play, which was done in masterly style. The attempt in this direction and the successful presentation of this classical play, by this club, deserve great praise and encouragement. The scenic effect surpassed anything ever attempted in Charleston. Cast: Mr. Joseph H. Bingham, Damon; Mr. R. H. Blaney, Pythias; Mr. George H. Dubose, Tyrant King Dionyssus; Mr. Floyd Oliver, Damocles; Mr. Clarence Cole, Phillistus; Mr. W. H. Bell, Procles; Mr. Phillip S. Thorne jr., Luculaus; Mrs. R. H. 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C. 1st Sergts., William Maxwell, Co. A; Rutherford Berryman, Co. B; Joseph Johnson, Co. C. 2nd Sergts., Eugene Clark, Co. A; Rescoe Brown, Co. B; Ernest Lewis, Co. C. 3rd Sergts., Roscoe Wormley, Co. A; Luther Sadgwar, Co. B; Alfred Brent, Co. C. 4th Sergts., Oliver Burris, Co. A; Edward Tyson, Co. B; Royal Mundy, Co. C. 5th Sergts., Harry Tignor, Co. A; Alphonso Lee, Co. B; William Fair, Co. C. Corporals, Prince Beaman, William Tinney, Walter Dixon, Roscoe Vaughn, Thomas Johnson, John Ashton, James Lawson, Wendell Smith, Josiah Henderson, William Hnglish, Ernest Pinn, Russell Locke. Mr. Clarence C. White, who has completed a course of study in the Oberlin Ohio Conservatory of Music, and has taken an additional course of instruction under one of the professors from the Berlin Conservatory of Music, will give a violin recital under the auspices of the Sunday school of the Metropolitan A.M.E. church, Friday evening, November 2d, 1900. Admission twenty-five cents. Mr. Bernardine Smith, besides being an expert typo, is a violinist of the highest grade. His work in training the orchestra for the celebration of St. Augustine's feast at St. Augustine's church stamped as a thorough master of the musical art, and the faultless execution of the classic program placed his stock higher than ever. Mr. Smith is one of our most capable and deserving young man, and his career is being watched with much interest. 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. 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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. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor Gray & Costley Ladles and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Town Topics. H. Ernest Cuney is in New York. Harry McNabb is in Philadelphia. John H. Hannon is in North Carolina. Henry C. Ryder has returned to town. Mr. Robert Harlan has been seriously ill. L. C. Moore is on the Maryland "stump." The kindergarten teachers are a fine class of young ladies. The local lyceum industry will be soon running at full blast. The Personal Liberty League has declared for McKinley and Roosevelt. Col J. W. Gray, of Gray & Costleys, spent a few hours in Baltimore this week. Miss Bessie Miller, of 31 Hanover Place, spent the summer pleasantly in New York City. Detective Lacy is keeping up the good work and giving the law a be-coming majesty. A dancing class has been organized at the residence of Mrs. Hudson, 1313 L street northwest. Mrs. Alexander Savoy, of 735 st st., is on the mend, much to the gratification of her friends and family. Mr. Houston Dillard, the popular tonsorial artist has been appointed an usher for the Second Baptist Lyceum. The lecture on the Republic of Hayti at Plymouth Congregational church on Monday evening will be of great interest. Walter Franklin of Cincinnati, is studying medicine and J. C. Campbell, of Charleston, W. Va., has taken up pharmacy. Hon. Geo. H. White is in great demand as a spell binder in the present campaign. He is dated to speak up to November 5th. Bishop B. F. Lee has been in the city this week and addressed Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday evening on "The Century." Mrs. Daniel A. Murray has gone to Illinois and Iowa where she has been invited to deliver addresses before the white W. C. T. U's. of that section. The views that Mr. Holly will use to illustrate his lecture on Hayti, at Plymouth Congregational church are all new. The lecture is Monday evening. Mr. R. H. Shipley, Ph. D., has returned to the city after spending some days at his former home Simpsonville, Md., and with his brother in Baltimore. There are twenty-five colored clerks in the Census Division of Agriculture, and they are without exception, progressive and handsome specimens of the race. Ex Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback and Hon. Chas. W. Anderson of New York spoke to large and enthusiastic audiences in Baltimore last Thursday and Friday evening. The statement which appeared in our column last week anent the marriage of Mr. James McIntosh and Miss Lottie Connor has been denied in toto by the gentleman concerned. Miss Georgia Makell, formerly with the Original Fisk Jubilee Singers, made her first appearance Sunday as musical directress of the Second Baptist Lyceum and second a distinctive success. Prof. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala., passed through the city last Tuesday enroute to Springfield, Mass., and other eastern points where THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, leading lady of Ernest Hogan's "A Country Coon" company, is spending some time here with her mother, pending arrangements for opening her road season. Recorder H. P. Cheatham was in the city a few days this week from a long campaign in Maryland, West Virginia and Penusylvania. The Recorder is now dubbed as the "gold" tongued orator. The collections at Second Baptist Lyceum for its two meetings have been $6 and $5 respectively, and the attendance in both cases was not less than eight hundred—the capacity of the auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Douglass have leased the residence known as 1611 19th street, northwest and will occupy it after the first of November. They will have associated with them a few very representative tenants. Washingtonians are pretty well represented in the Illinois campaign. Among those who are actively engaged at present out there are Messrs. H, Y. Arnett, T. T. Allain, jr., C. J. Pickett, W. G. Edwards and Samuel Blackburn. 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. Prof. Jesse Lawson of the Pension Office left the city last Monday evening to take part in the New Jersey campaign as well as to visit Boston on business pertaining to the Afro-American Council and to the prosecution of the Louisiana election laws. Mr. Robert Holly, a nature of Hayti, will deliver a lecture on the Republic of Hayti, at Plymouth Congregational church, seventeenth and P street, Monday evening, Oct. 29. This lecture will be illustrated by stereopticon views. The addission is 15 cents. Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell has gone East for a few days. White away she will speak before the missionary meeting at Springfield, Mass. Among the speakers who are to address that body will be the president of Oberlin College, Prof. Booker T. Washington and other celebrities. Rev. T. W. Henderson, of Bethel church, Philadelphia, has many friends who would like to see him stationed here. He is a grand church builder and a convincing pulpit orator, besides being a minister who lives up to the actual properties of a Christian pulpit. Dr. Henderson would find Washington a fruitful field at this time. Lawyer Giles B. Jackson, a prominent attorney and a successful real estate dealer of Richmond was in the city a few days this week a guest at the Southern Hotel. Mr. Jackson is at the head of a movement to raise funds and bring suit against the Jim Crow car laws. He defeated the movement contemplated for the street railway in Richmond. The Woman's League shows signs of a banner year. This very worthy organization, under the brilliant leadership of Mrs Helen A. Cook, Mrs. Ida D. Bailey, Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Mrs. Daniel Murray and other earnest women, is preparing to build a new and more commodious structure for the Day Nursery. This nursery is filling a long felt want in providing a place where working mothers may safely leave their babies during the day. NOT AN EXPERIMENT. READ PARENTS, TEACHERS, PREACHERS, PUPILS THE RECEPTION OF "Rector's Famous Educational and Picorial Chart" into Thousands of Homes stamps it as a Success. THIRD EDITION just out. Enormous sales and handsome prizes. No Agent for this chart cries "Hard Times" We are going to place 10,000 of these charts into your homes by Xmas. We live for the children, and we make the following proposition to the school children of the country. We give Ten Dollars ($10.00) in gold as prizes for the ten best reasons why every home should have a copy of this chart. First prize, $5.00; second prize, $3.00; third prize, $2.00. The conditions are brief and simple: First, the applicant himself must be a subscriber. Second, he must send four other cash subscribers. Remit the $5.00 to us, with the manuscript containing reasons, and we bear all express charges to your subscribers. Send for your own first as you will need it as a sample. Price $1.00. Address JOHN K. RECTOR, Little Rock, Ark. Big inducements to Agents. Send 10 cents in cash or stamps for descriptive circulars. The Righteous Negro Defender a Wonder. There is a most wonderful Negro Newspaper published at 122 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va., known as the Righteous Negro Defender. This week it sheds a most wonderful light to the minds of the Negro people of America. Every body in the Negro race who loves the race ought to send at once and get a copy of it this week; 2 cents in coppers sent in an envelope sealed will bring you a copy of that great and most wonderful paper; with great news of vast importance to the Negro people of America. Address, "The Righteous Negro Defender at 122 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. P, S. One hundred (100 000) thousand copies of the above-named Negro newspaper is to be rushed out to the wise and the prudent men and women of the Negro race as quick as possible for special purposes and advantages to the Negro people which the paper itself will show to them who get a copy of it. 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Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, smallpox pits, tan and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00, or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter, or we will send it C.O.D. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CRANE, 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 12 ```markdown ``` MERE MENTION. Rev. C. W. Lane, pastor of Israel C. M. E. church is just out after a severe attack of malaria and pneumonia. Bishop Walters will deliver an address in this city, Sunday, December 80.h, on "The need of a Christian Citizenship." Park Temple was crowded all day day last Sunday. The choir never sang more sweetly than at both morning and night services. The Negroes in Pensacola, Florida own more real property than in any other town of its size, and with a population in proportion. The Dallas Express would have those cotton pickers who are making $15 and $21 per week now to remember that you do not pick cotton all the year around Mr. George H. Benjamin, clerk in the office of the Superintendent of Indian Schools, took a couple of days vacation this week for rest and recuperation. Bishop Holly, the Negro Episcopal Bishop, will preach at 8 p. m. at St. Mary's chapel, 23 street between G and H, northwest, tomorrow—Sunday. All strangers welcome. Bishop Clinton had an article at the same time on "How Can Any Thoughtful Negro Support Mr. Bryan" We failed to see his reasons but we saw his reason for not committing such a heinous crime. The Afro-American Ledger takes time to notice that the Baltimore Afro-American spell binders are not in demand. The Ledger should not care since the Afro-American voters are, and will be till November 7th 1900. The Alabama State Fair meets at Birmingham next month. This year as never before, a Negro building will be erected. Mr. George W. Albert Johnston, a graduate of Tuskegee, has been appointed Negro Commissioner. Bishop Hood, the venerable and honored senior-Bishop of Zion, has a very interesting article in the last issue of the Star on "How Can any Negro be an Honest Democrat." He failed to show "How," but he showed how we could not. The Peoples' Benevolent and Relief Association of North and South Carolina is probably the most prosperous Negro financial organization in working order except the True Reformers, Richmond, E. J. Young is president and manager. The Schofield Industrial School has resumed work once more. This school is at Aiken, S. C. and is one of the best in the South. It makes a specialty of the conference work begun by Tuskegee. Mr. Walter S. Buchanan, a graduate of Tuskegee is in charge of the conference work. The Right Reverend Bishop Holly the American missionary to Haiti will be present and preach at St. Luke's THE OCTOBER WEEKEND, WESTMINSTER, H. L. Episcopal church, Sunday morning October 28th. A reception will be tendered the bishop the evening of Oct. 30th by the Rev. Mr. Waller and congregation at the rectory. Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds, will deliver the principal speech at the Park Theatre in Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 30.h. Mr. Cheatham has just retuned from a successful tour in Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and so great was the demand for him from the speakers' bureau that many of his engagements in the smaller cities are cancelled in order that his services may be had in the big cities to larger crowds. He stands in the front rank of spellbinders and few men are doing as much for the party as Mr. Cheatham. In the Round Up. Ex-Senator T. T. Allain of Chicago, was designated by the National Republican Committee last week to go to St. Louis and to save, if possible, the Twelfth Congressional District Senator Allain is on the ground and is making the welkin ring with his spell bind- H. EX SENATOR T. T. ALLAIN ing and oratory. He has made a large number of speeches to crowded houses in St. Louis. All of the meetings were characterized by large attendand great enthusiasm. Among those who took part in these big meetings were Hon. A. M. Middlebrook, of Arkansas, the silver-tongued defender of his people; Hon. C. H Tany, of Missouri, the old man eloquent; Hon. Charles Turner, of St. Louis, the young man eloquent; Hon. John W. Wheeler of St. Louis, the brilliant editor of McKinleyism and Messers. O. M. Wood, A. W. Lloyd, Thecodore Washington, J. C. Covington, Walter M. Turner and I. H. Bradbury. OBITUARY. The announcement of the death of Lawyer Malachi Gibson of Baltimore, but who held a prominent position in the Treasury Department in this city, was a shock to the public last Wednesday morning. Mr Gibson was a native of Baltimore and was well known in that city as well as in this city. His career, though brief, was a remarkable one and he held many positions of honor and trust in Baltimore and in Annapolis at the different meetings of the state legislature. He was married a few years ago to Miss Molly Syphax, a teacher in the public schools and a daughter in one of the oldest and best families in this city. A son and the widow with a host of friends mourn his demise. For the first time in its history Victoria, Texas, has a colored high school. The course includes Latin, Trigonometry, German, Spanish, Biology and the other usual high school studies. 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 (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to the country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per m As Sick Benefits you receive from $60 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 te Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 year 60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live ents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents es 80 cents per month receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly our family receives $75 00 if you die within a y Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be betroth and 14 year of age. You pay $100 either cash or 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 $150 to $400 per month weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $2450 on die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $57. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three classes: - Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. Amnt is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $150 to $4.25 Annuity. Certifica e is valued first year at from $100 to $00 to $65. Amnt is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues are valued first year at from $250 to $175. Amnt to $900. Amnt is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues are valued from date of issue at from $1000 to $700. Life Membership in either of the Fountains or purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has paid up to J. Rosebud Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75 over the Bank. In our Savings Bank the Order has a sole financing institution that is a credit only to the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. Stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share, cent, dividends. Both time and cash deposit. Interest is paid on time deposit. The follow report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: S. LIABILITIES: ... $8,272 80 and ... 164,423 83 ... 48,393 22 ... 14,000 00 ... 99,588 00 ... 6,850 00 times ... 1,388 99 ... 12,399 80 ... 35,820 00 ... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 Surplus fund ... 80,957 Undivided profit ... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 Total ... 391,120 Story and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street. Members of the Order and the public generally are saving food products. A newspaper published by the order from its own stands for the voice of the people, representing one of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $11 and job office bids for the work of the people, which style and at low prices. Bond, in Henrico County, Va, the Order has purchased published thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With a broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit members alone, nor even to members families, but tied and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious whole people, black and white, North, East. Some contribution the carrying out of this praise worth is set apart as a Great Rally Day for the Honored to the casier of the Reformer's Savings Bank name and account for it to The Grand Fountain. And the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, a local Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests.owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house, $122,500 In addition to these the Order lesse To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00 either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1 50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $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 v After one year, its value is $ 00 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9 50 to 11 40. The Certifica e is valued fi one year its value is $500 to $800 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 D ath Benefits, wi HALF MILLION DOLLARS In Class B the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $150 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 $ 00 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certifica e is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $800 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain Uned Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 D ath 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 institution 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 $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent, dividend are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audit close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows i members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and coin and deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposite. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close 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 ..... 48 393 22 Banking House ..... 14 000 00 Other real estates ..... 99 588 00 Furniture and Fixures ..... 6 850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 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 profit ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96 786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118 424 74 Total ..... 391 120 64 Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164 423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48 383 22 Banking House ..... 14 000 00 Other real estates ..... 99 588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6 850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35 820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, 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 operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well equipped job office bids for turn 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, in doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, both 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 West 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 Henolight, 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 glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praise worthy 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 Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122 500. In addition to these the Order leases 13 buildings. For any further information, address Master. --- LUCIAN MAYORAL MELANIA E S C OURCES. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W. P. BURRELL. G. W. Secretary, The Afro-American will be called for by and by to stand with his white brother in the contest which is to open the way for Christian civilization in all lands. (Senior Bishop A. M. E. Zion Church, with 500,000 Members). BISHOP HOOD ON ISSUES. How a Self-Respecting Afro-American Can Be an Honest Democrat Is Beyond My Comprehension. DEMOGRATIC PARTY STILL OPPOSES RACE The Democratic Party Is Responsible for Every Enactment for the Oppression of Afro-American Race from Fugitive Slave Law to North Carolina Disfranchisement. When I was set apart to the office of bishop, the then Senior Bishop J. J. Clinton took me aside and told me that it would not be well for me to continue to take an active part in politics. I have tried to follow his advice, but have had sometimes the experience of which Bishop Moore once complained. Some one said that he as a bishop ought not to meddle with politics. The bishop said the trouble was that politics would not let him alone. When politics quit bothering him he would quit bothering with politics. In this year of grace politics seems to have much to do with the bishops. Several have found it necessary to deny the statement that they have become democrats. So far as I know, no public statement to that effect has been made respecting myself. But as I have traveled attending to my Episcopal duties I have learned that a report has been circulated that Bishop Hood has turned democrat. And I have found my people much excited over it. And I do not blame them for the feeling manifested. For the Afro-American who forsakes the interest of his people at this time deserves their contempt. They are not ignorant respecting political conditions, as some profess to think. They understand the situation and know how to vote. Neither are they indifferent, as some would make believe. It is true that large numbers in some sections failed to vote, but it was not the result of indifference, but because they were not permitted to register. There never has been a time in which they were more anxious to vote, and if they had been permitted to do so ninety-nine out of every hundred would have voted against the amendment. The multitudes which are now leaving North Carolina, many of them at a great sacrifice of property, is an indisputable evidence of the widespread discontent. The democratic party is responsible for every enactment for the oppression of the Afro-American, from the passage of the fugitive slave law, the sum of all villainies enacted about 50 years ago, down to the latest act of disfranchisement in North Carolina. It has also opposed in the national congress every measure proposed in the interest of the Afro-American race. With this record in view, how any self-respecting Afro-American can be an honest democrat is a mystery beyond comprehension. No democrat in North Carolina who knows me would believe me sincere if I pretended it. I should lose their respect as well as my own. Besides this, I do my own thinking, and there is not an important plank in the democratic platform to which I could honestly subscribe. I believe in protection to American industry. The tendency of the democratic doctrine is toward free trade, to which I am unalterably opposed. I believe in a dollar worth 100 cents. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` KEEP THE FLAG FLYING. The tendency of the democratic policy is toward a dollar worth only about 47 cents. I know they claim that by legislation they can make 47 cents' worth of silver equal to 100 cents; but I do not care for a metal dollar which needs that kind of help to make it go. I want the standard of value to rest upon a dollar which stands upon its own merit. The gold dollar is such, and therefore is the universal standard of values. I believe in expansion, which was once a democratic doctrine when an outlet for the extension of slavery was desired; but even in that a falling from grace is now witnessed. I might mention other points of difference, but think this sufficient to show that I could not be an honest democrat, even if I had a grievance against the opposite party—which I have not. I do not care to deal in personalities, hence I need not to say much about candidates. But I may remark that I have seen nothing to change my very high opinion of President McKinley. He has certainly done as well by my people as any president we have ever had. Much better than some who have been held in higher esteem by leaders of the Afro-American race. In my opinion, he has done more for the material development of the nation than any president we have had since the foundation of the government. Perhaps it may be said that he has had a better opportunity than any. Admitting that, it still remains that he has been fully equal to his great opportunity. Even his opponents praise his Chinese policy. But how could he have had a hand in that important matter if he had scuttled out of the Philippine islands, as some claim he should have done? I think it must be admitted that the delegations of the powers of the world at Peking owe their salvation to the wisdom of McKinley. And without the base of operations he had in the east he would have been powerless, and could only have viewed with horror a fearful tragedy at a great distance. This nation enjoys a respect among the nations it had never enjoyed before. If a great international war is averted at this time the credit will be due to McKinley more than any other man on earth. And it seems to me that all who have any interest in the nation's credit, welfare or destiny must support him now. The great battle between Christianity and heathenism seems to be approaching, and the Christian powers will do well to be careful in the selection of their standard bearers. The race question will dwindle into insignificance inside of a hundred years. Then— "We shall know each other better, When the mists have rolled away." There are 18,267 Afro-Americans in the public service. Ten cent cotton means many votes for McKinley in the south. The democratic party opposes every high aspiration of the Afro-American. As we near the frosts of November, Bryan stock, like silver, keeps declining. Bryan now yearns for the 47-cent dollar just as he yearned four years ago. A vote for Bryan is a vote for a 50-cent dollar and an empty market basket. There are 2,517 Afro-Americans on the pay rolls in the District of Columbia. The danger which threatens our national life is the democratic disregard for law. Democratic newspapers publish column upon column of matter slandering the Afro-Americans. Rally on the center; touch elbows; clutch arms; charge all along the line, and victory is ours. George Smith, an Afro-American of Indianapolis, said to be 105 years old, declares that he will vote for McKinley. The 34 Afro-Americans who are employed in the Savannah (Ga.) post office draw salaries amounting to $34, 940 per annum. The southern democrats always dominate in the national democracy. Pitchfork Tillman would rule in case of Bryan's election. The democrats of the south say that the Afro-American is all right—in his place. They assume the right to designate the place. Mr. Bryan's election would, I think, throw governmental and business affairs into confusion—Ex-President Benjamin Harrison. The republican party recognizes ability and fitness and rewards it accordingly. All Afro-Americans look alike to the democrats. It is reasonable to presume that there will be republican gains in the south. The south has had its share of McKinley prosperity. No victory was ever won without a battle; remember that, and fight for McKinley and Roosevelt from now until the polls close November 6. Black men, before you vote the democratic ticket, remember that the people who burn your brothers at the stake in the south are democrats. Buckle on your armor, unsheath your sword, throw away your scabbard and wade into the thickest of the fight, determined to win victory. From all quarters comes the democratic shriek of "fraud." It is the old cry of "Stop thief!" uttered by the thief himself to throw the people off their guard. Twenty-eight millions of dollars is a great sum. That's what the Afro-Americans who hold government positions have drawn during the administration of President McKinley. Bryan with his Chinese tactics has been running around the country making a big noise and deluding himself with the thought that he is convincing people to vote for free silver. --- ```markdown ``` Imperfect the Queen of the King No. 2. 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Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St, N, W. Secretary, REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies, 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY, Oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, famil troubles, about lawsuits, divorces, or anything you wish to know: brings separated together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings. 10 to 10 dally. 489 H st. sw. 1 14 The Wise-Acres Are Sayitg ‘i2Dat verome A, vobhnew *¥eoaeeo cier. That a perceptible matsimonis] boon * ig on. That Register Lyons was lionized 11 the West. That Dr. E. D, Williston is a popula physician. That ex-caterer Jesse Koonce ha: gone to sea. That John T. Layton may have bet ter luck next time. That W. H. Fielding may locate bere in the early spring. That asbake-up in the Pension Of fiee is on the cards. That this city is becoming a colored hotel keepers’ paradise, That Negro autonemy in the public schools is a reminiscence. That the church anniversary, like the poor, 18 always with us. That President McKinley is sure to hold his job four years more. . That fifty Negroes in the depart- mente are pasting for white, That Bishop Turner’s paralysis has not extended to his pen hand. That R. S. Smith is making efforts to get back into the political swim. That a new race paper is again talked of—that is, r:member, ‘talked of.” That distressed or dying men do not send to political preachers for consola- tion, That Lewis H. Douglass is always warmly received by New York audi ences. That Lucian Hayden White is be coming a factor in the Second Baptist Lyceum. That Dr. Lucy E. Moten is a credit to the scholastic department of Wash- ington life. That the onetime opponents of Booker T. Washington have all been converted. That O. W. Williams, J. C. Campbell! and Robert Harlan, jr’, have matrimo- nial designs. That speakers in our lyceums should be required to eut their “efforts” short |. —very short. That Senator Fairbanks will be a luminous figure in the presidential pro" cession of 1904. Thet H. P. Slevghter has severa ‘*plans’’ up bis sleeve, erd threatens to |, surprise somebody. Ttat secretary Fsmuel E. Laey is} slated for snug berth under the Dis tzict government. That lawyer L, Malendez King has an excellent show for appcintment as Justice of the Peace, That there is a saving dignity in silenee when the tongue of scandal is spreading its s'ime. That we may have “aseletant trus' | tees’’ to represent the colored people on | , the Board of Education. That there is hope for men and |; women who decline to give a continu- |. ous performanee in folly. : FEE COLORED EMPERIOAW, WASHINGTON, BD. 6. Mise Gibbs’ appointment as musica directress, as she won her way fairly. .| That the Capital Savings bank is o1 a tidal waye of prosperity, with Bailey 4 McCary and Douglass as chief pilots. That Weshingtonians are preparing , | t0 give special agent T. J. Calloway the ‘‘glad hand” on his return to these parts. 5; That an up-tewn club house is again among the possibilities and that }/efferrescent “Shad” Brown will be at the helm, '| That Ex Superinterdent George F, T. Cook’s stature has increased by | somparison with our new educational conditions. | That Dr. Alice M. Waring has the Nicest cffice in her section of the city, and is building up a very substantial patronage. That self-respecting colored yeople Tefuse to go into the galleries to which Manegers Chase and Hashim with to consign them. That the names of Paul Laurence Dunbarand R. E. Toomey are being bracketed es Washington’s finest pair of dialecticians. Tass the long-range, ready-made sys- tem of editirg a newspaper docs not “make a hit’’ with the intelligent peo- of Washington, That office holders who use the pres: tige of their positions to obtain eredit, should not be permitted to evade their just obligations That the brilliant and energetie Rev. O. M. Waller is preaching the ser‘ mons of his Jife and drawing to St. Luke’s the strongest intelleetual forces of the community. That L. C. Moore, J. B. C. Newsome, A. W. Binkley and W. Lee Person “ex pect to be ‘“‘near the throne” in case Bryan gets there. That the finance committee of the Afro-American Council is pushing the test of the Louisiana suffrage law with vigorous hand. That the Negro has yet to learn that reforms can best be effected by giving a calm and dispassionate hearing to all| sides of the situation- That Prof. W. H. Richards would just fit a first-elass consulship at some educational center in England, Scot* land, France or Germany. That Travis Glaccoe is keeping his weather eye on things and like one| | “Joey Baystcck, of Dickens fame is! devilish sly, sir—devilish sly. ; That the Grand and Academy are tun by theatrical back numbers who i think their cheap vaudeville output is t 00 good for Negroes to enjoy. : That people who make a specialty of | 1 y ashing dirty linen at our lyeeums Isy hemselves liable to be set upon by |) quare dealing presiding c fiicers. f That a circumstence which gives|= ne an opportunity to Ine up his|& riends and his enemies in definite ‘tray, is not withott ite blessing. 8 That Copgrssman White wil) prac- | F a rR ac cs ae een es, Sr a ET = ta LZ g gS : ta Bs he fa pm, LY ae Aa deere ret =~, r = <TA nae ie) ZY —= t - 7 Z A ayers 2 } OLIN g | NN ee \| Lt q re = ae S aOR ww, 2 a f ee Sh S| RE vA oF ai eG se ee wx LEE Ve jj i ae ae SS > ees A Sent) ~~ = = on ¥,4 ¢ a 4 ws > oeenee nd +9 Wetephone: 297 ne 3 | RAY teehee ‘. EAT nor ee X Ray im use for examination oid aiagn eis. 9 Geimun specialists treat all chrenic diseases of man and woman; catarrb, theumstism, brain, stomach, hear t,Kidney, bladder, hemorrhoids er eured; vitality restored, RUPTURE CURED. Latest elestric discovery; no knife, no injection; no pein. Trusses on tris} Private diseases, stricture, impctency, varicocele, hydscecie, typhilitic skin and blood poison cured witbcut mercury. Especial attenticn Riven to old and so. eslled incurable cages treated and cure accomplished. Hours 10 to 12,2 to 6 Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 evening. DR. CZARRA, 316 6th street end 494 Louisiana avenue, northwest $1.00 _—_ONLy —__ $1.90 ea! 2, | HISTOnY Of the COL (J!) \\ DIES IN THE SPANISH-AMRBICAN WAR, By EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of the Famous “School History of the Negro Race.” CONTAINS—Fep pictures of the Lsring Clsrges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney,ard around &aptiago.—Coryo1al Erown &i Jed #t his post while firinga cannon which krocked over the block buuse ard saved the Rough Riders.—Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier ¥ ho was first to raise the An ericap flagonSanJ an Hili— The gicwing tribute to McKinley, Miles, Roctevelt. and mary cthers on the bravery ot Negro Soldiers—Genera] Morgan advocaies Negro officers. —A ntonio and Jose Macio, Gomez, Miss Ciseros, snd the Cutar Women ae Negro Pay masters in the Army—The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence !-unbser—“Eddie” S2voy,the colored man who outwittec the diplomacy of the Spsnish Minister at W ashington—The ‘Negro who seals Uncle Sam’s money—The colored Register of the Treasury who has to sign Uncle Sam's money to make it good. Every Page ‘Brimtal of New and Interesting Reading, with abont fifty halt tooe and line engravings of soldier, officers. and scenes of the late Spanish-a merican War, with A FINE PICTURE OF AGUINALDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Ma- nila, and a brief sketch of the Philipinos anc thei civilization. Handsome Picture of General Nelson A. Miles, the Major General in com- mand cf all the American Army. who said the fighting of tke colored soldiers around Santiago was ‘without a parallel in the history of the world.” All for$i, ‘Much in Little,” Mailed Free. AGENTS WANTED, ber Big percentage. Send for copy of book and Agents’ terms, Address E. A, JOHNSON Corner West and Lenoir Streets, c e Raleigh, North Carolina, That everybody knows how a news. Paper ought to be run, but few car run one, and still fewer are willing t psy good money to help grease the wheels, That Thomas L. Jones’ speech last Sunday afforded Washington a chance to sample the choice oratorical feast he had prepared for the salvation of Ohio and Indiana. That Silence’s hall will be the rally: ing point this winter for the “good time” folks, and that Odd Fellows Hall will be given ever to the brigade who manage *’fairs.’” That the new Directrese of Musie, Mies Harriet A. Gibbs, will give per fect eatisfaction to all who prefer that merit, rather than pull, shall be the governing prirciple. That the God-fearing Bishop who sternly rebuked a certain pompous preacher for violating pulpit ethics was alive to his plain duty, and honored the priestly robes he wears. That when L. M, Hershaw took of- ficial charge of scotthing the Roore* velt anti‘Negro bugaboo, the thing was all over and that the glee of the dusky dem ocrat was irrevocably docmed. That the politicians of all ealibres will return to town aboat November 10th, telling in husky voiees how they unaided, single-handed and alene, saved the grand old party from disastrous de° feat. That Prof. Robert H. Terrell, educa- tor, banker, secret fraternity- primate, society leader, logician, editorial writer, expert raconteur and allsaround orator, displays a versatilty cf accomplish’ ments seldom found in oneman. That some of the scholarly young colored men employed as latorers at the Government Printing Office cught to kick for clerkships for which they are more eminently fitted than nine’ tenths of the cheap white mcnmbents. That statistician of Agriculture L. G. Powers is too broad-minded to pre" vent a grain of color prejudice to invade his Union Building domain, as evi’ denced by his prompt punishmento! & white rowdy who ineulted a colored clerk without prevocstion. | CHARLES FISCHER, ee eS tie } \ et i ——-Manufacturer and dealer in—-—~ SURGICAL & ORTHOPCEDIVAL Instruments and Trusses. 628 SEVENTH STREET, NoaTRWs? Opposite Patent Ofice WASHESGTON, D. 0. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, Geo. H. SAFORD, 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. 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. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7 30 to 10 o'clock. 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-TP-A-N-S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will reaffirm directions are followed. They banish pain, reduce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a dozen testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St., New York. Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. TO BOOM OUR BUSINESS. A Symposium Under Auspices of Second Lyceum to Encourage the Movement so Capably Started by Booker T. Washington at Boston—The Union League. A significant meeting meeting will be held tomorrow at the Second Baptist church, at 330 p.m. sharp. Its object is to report on the status of the Negro in the business world and to stimulate the race to a stronger sense of cooperation in building up enterprises of a commercial character. The promoters of the Union League will take an active part, and will endeavor to push forward locally the work inaugurated at Boston by Booker T. Washington. The following synopsis of short addresses by men experienced in the callings represented, gives an idea of the practical policy of tomorrow's meeting: THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS.—— As a Banker—Lemuel C. Bailey. As a Grocer—C. L. Marshall. As a Real Estate Dealer—Whitfield McKinlay. As a Publisher—E. E. Cooper and Robert Pelham. Jr. General observations-A. F. Hlyer. A special invation is extended to business men, and all who desire better financial conditions for the race. City Paragraphs. The exodus of voters is well under way. Dr. G. B. Purvis is taking special treatment in Boston. Malaria, chills, and fevers cured by Dr. Hoskins Indian Sage. Mr. Charles E. Hall, of the Census Bureau, has been called to Illinois. Mrs. Isabel Smith Lacy, of 1221 W street has been the sick list for a fortnight. The St. Luke's Day offering at St. Luke's P. E. church last Sunday was a handsome addition to the church's building fund. The illustrious William Jennings Bryan passed through the city Tuesday, to fill theatrical engagements in Maryland and Delaware. The Total Abstinence League is holding interesting exercises every Sunday afternoon, 6 o'clock in the lecture room of St. Augustine's (Catholic) Church. Mrs. M. N. Corbett, who went to Freedmen's Hospital a few weeks ago for a delicate operation is greatly improved, and her complete recovery is only a matter of time. Mr. R. W. Thompson, of the Census Bureau, goes to Indianapolis next Wednesday, to take part in the "round up," and will spend a fortnight in the Hoosier capital and Chicago. The regular meeting of the executive committee of the National Afro-American Council will be held here the last week in December. Chairman T. Thom as Fortune will issue a call after the election. A FACT. 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. A. H. Gives the names of dead and living friends tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly inocred by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentias no one else can show can give the usands 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 fall. 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 BICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSEUL with all their undertakings, while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never falls. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the course of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Alba ny. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go, to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. OH, Ladies! Stop the almost white. Malatto or bottle is all that is required be kept up. My Imperial I will pay $100 to any one the use of improved machine of all I have been selling now, to introduce it at once. 60s. Remember. I grant are not entitled in every w Oh, Ladies! Stop and consider. Do you know that my celebrated Imperial Whitener will positively brighten black skin, making it almost white. Nulatto 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 fall. It is harmless in every respect, and I will pay $100 to any one proving to the contrary. The effect is seen at once by the use of improved machinery I have managed to make it at a price within the reach of all. I have been spilling it at $0.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to $0.00, but now, to introduce it at once, I will send a bottle, prepaid, to any one who will send me $0.00. Remember, I guarantee every bottle, and I will send her money if you are not satisfied in every way. Don't delay, but send $0 at once. ILLUSTRATIONS CUIS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, come back like one from the dead, I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of 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 look or 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 sincerity or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeope thic and Electric Schools of Medicine. Hi success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia Tape Worms, Liver Conplaints, Deafness Catarrh, Dropay, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease and strange mysterious diseases which other others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treat- ment. 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 tr fing with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parloris. Is a reg istered physician. A new remedy to then matism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.08, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. and consider. Do you know that my celebrated Imperial Whitener will positively brighten black skin, making it light skin persons can bleach the skin entirely white. One need to complete the treatment, and the use does not have to Whitener cannot fail. It is harmless in every report, and we proving to the contrary. The effect is seen at once. My memory I have managed to make it at a price within the reach it at 50.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to 30.00, but once I will send a bottle, prepaid, to an estate who will send it every bottle, and I will send hurt, the stamp if you wrap. Don't delay, but send it as soon as possible. W. H BUTLER, PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. EUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. ```markdown ``` 15 MARVELOUS MEDIUM Mrs. Mary Miller, South Flatfield, N. J. DR SHEA THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- 16 ```markdown ``` General Topics. General Topics. Mississippi gets $25 000 from what is known as the Morrill fund. Alcorn A. & M. College gets $13,375 and the A. & M. College gets $11,625. When the Negro, like the white man, makes politics a business, his success in political life will be more marked.—Houston Independent. The American Citizen, Kansas City, advises the race to patronize race onterprises even if they haven't sense enough to advertise in a race paper. The law passed by the city council of Richmond, Va., that the city would employ only the contractors who would agree to not work Negro skilled labor, has been repealed. The words of Governor Roosevelt relative to the Negro soldiers' bravery, in a speech last week was enough to make every Negro love him, even Democratie Bishop Turner —Texas Guide. The State A. & M. College of North Carolina opened this year with the largest attendance in the history of the institution. President Dudley is among the leading colored educators in the State. The Liberator is a colored democratic sheet, published in Los Angeles, Cal. For a democratic newspaper, it has the wrong name, unless it is a new democracy, excluding Hon. Pitchfork Tillman. Messrs. D. M. Messer and Secretary Furbush of the Haitian Legation, left the city last Wednesday evening for Columbus, O., where they will take part in the campaign and remain until after the election. The school of needle work at Park Temple is now in full sway. The various clubs are also in operation. The church is a bee hive of activity. In Macon, Ga., the white people in proportion to the population rent more estate than does the colored man, or the rule working the other way. The Negroes own more property in proportion in the city of Macon. Mr. H. J. Green, of Charlotte, N. C., General Agent for North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee for the Royal Benefit Society called at our of fice this week. He is on a business trip here and to Baltimore. Park Temple's rally for November 4th promises to be a great success. The trustees of the church appointed one of their number, Mr. Z. P. Moore as manager of the rally. He has enthused the member and says large things are to be expected on rally day. The Rt. Rev. James T Holly, D. D. will preach in St. Luke's church, 15th and Madison streets, Sunday 11 a. m. Dudley Buck's Te Deum will be sung at 7.30 p. m. The rector will preach a special sermon on "The Episcopal Church and the Colored Race." Seats all free. All welcome. The Odd Fellows Journal, Philadelphia, has justly decided that both H C. Smith of the Gazette, and J. E Bruce were right in their recent flutter and only the contention was wrong But the Journal grows more excited and calls on Brother Bill Pledger of Georgia fame, to pray for these breth ren. Amen. Rev. M. F. Wilson, the energetic financial agent for the Greenville Industrial College at Bristol, Tenn., passed through the city this week enroute East. Dr. Wilson has met with wonderful success since his connection with the college and is making friends and is getting donations from all parts and sections. He is always a welcome visitor in Washington. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE-MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT. BEFORE AFTER ist 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 among the leading citizens of this city, and should not be confounded 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 re-aration 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 mats. Company making Straightline is charted with ample capital to carry out all its pre-citizens of this city, and should not be c that are trying to do business on the rep Straightline to-day has the largest sae sold and used in every State in the Uniion endorsed by all users WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to day for terms and full informa in your place. A trial can (about one mo will be mailed to any address on receipt and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING Write to day for terms and full informat on 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 all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern stand ard Family Medi cine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE RIPANS ABULES MARK Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W.,1 Washington, D. C. Straightine We Want Agents. in every city, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered. Nelson's Straightline Agents can make from $2 50 to $5 00 a day working for us, or the can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $50. Cheap, a ten-room house including bath. All modern improvements. Terms cash. Apply at 1911 7th street northwest. To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT, MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. THE COLONIAL 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, sealy, 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 BOOD, skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, which removes Wrinkles, Preckles, 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 $8.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $8.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. 16 ```markdown ``` General Topics. General Topics. Mississippi gets $25 000 from what is known as the Morrill fund. Alcorn A & M. College gets $13,375 and the A. & M. College gets $11,625. When the Negro, like the white man, makes politics a business, his success in political life will be more marked.—Houston Independent. The American Citizen, Kansas City, advises the race to patronize race on enterprises even if they haven't sense enough to advertise in a race paper. The law passed by the city council of Richmond, Va., that the city would employ only the contractors who would agree to not work Negro skilled labor, has been repealed. The words of Governor Roosevelt relative to the Negro soldiers' bravery, in a speech last week was enough to make every Negro love him, even Democratie Bishop Turner —Texas Guide. The State A. & M. College of North Carolina opened this year with the largest attendance in the history of the institution. President Dudley is among the leading colored educators in the State. The Liberator is a colored democratic sheet, published in Los Angeles, Cal. For a democratic newspaper, it has the wrong name, unless it is a new democracy, excluding Hon. Pitchfork Tillman. Messrs. D. M. Messer and Secretary Furbush of the Haitian Legation, left the city last Wednesday evening for Columbus, O., where they will take part in the campaign and remain until after the election. The school of needle work at Park Temple is now in full sway. The various clubs are also in operation. The church is a bee hive of activity. In Macon, Ga., the white people in proportion to the population rent more estate than does the colored man, of the rule working the other way. The Negroes own more property in proportion in the city of Macon. Mr. H. J. Green, of Charlotte, N. C., General Agent for North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee for the Royal Benefit Society called at our of fice this week. He is on a business trip here and to Baltimore. Park Temple's rally for November 4th promises to be a great success. The trustees of the church appointed one of their number, Mr. Z. P. Moore as manager of the rally. He has enthused the member and says large things are to be expected on rally day. The Rt. Rev. James T Holly, D. D. will preach in St. Luke's church, 15th and Madison streets, Sunday 11 a. m. Dudley Buck's Te Deum will be sung at 7.30 p. m. The rector will preach a special sermon on "The Episcopal Church and the Colored Race." Seats all free. All welcome. The Odd Fellows Journal, Philadelphia, has justly decided that both H C. Smith of the Gazette, and J. E Bruce were right in their recent flutter and only the contention was wrong. But the Journal grows more excited and calls on Brother Bill Pledger of Georgia fame, to pray for these breth ren. Amen. Rev. M. F. Wilson, the energetic financial agent for the Greenville Industrial College at Bristol, Tenn., passed through the city this week enroute East. Dr. Wilson has met with wonderful success since his connection with the college and is making friends and is getting donations from all parts and sections. He is always a welcome visitor in Washington. 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 NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADEMARK 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 pay 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 unplied 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 among the leading citizens of this city, and should not be confounded 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 re-aration 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 mast Company making Straightline is charged with ample capital to carry out all its pr citizens of this city, and should not be o that are trying to do business on the re Straightline to-day has the largest sa sold and used in every State in the Union endured by all users WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to day for terms and full inform in your place. A trial can (about one mo will be mailed to any address on receipt and letters to NELSON MANUFACUTURING Write to day for terms and full informaton before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Stratghome will be mailed to any address on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. R.I.P.A.N.S The modern stand ard Family Medi cine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE R.I.P.A.N.S ABULS MARK Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W.,1 Washington, D.C. We Want Agents.. in every city. Town and Village in the United States to sell ever discovered, Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $250 to $500 a day working for us, or the can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $100. Cheap, a ten-room house including bath. All modern improvements. Terms cash. Apply at 1911 7th street northwest. To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT, MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT,