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The COLORED American THE NEGRO EXHIBIT AT PARIS. The American Negro Exhibit At the Paris Exposition. --- I am asked by the editor of the Colored American to tell the complete story of the American Negro Exhibit. No task could be more pleasant, for I believe the Negroes of the United States should have the fullest information about this project which has gone abroad in their name and in their name has demanded and received a hearing in the great concourse of Nations that have met here in Paris to congratulate each other upon the progress of the nineteenth century. The American Negro may not have established an independent government, and he may be lacking in all the paraphernalia of royalty, but his progress has been no less marked in civilization, and any just consideration of its marvelous progress falls far short of the truth if it puts him down as a zero, unless that zero multiplies by ten. At the opening of this century the Constitution of the United States was still in swaddling clothes, the slave trade was in all its vigor and horrors of the "middle passage," and in practically every State in the Union the crack of the slave whip might have been heard. The great American Constitution, which has been characterized by William Lloyd Garrison as "A cov- J. THOMAS J CALLOWAY. enant with death and an agreement with hell." had sanctioned forever the ownership of human property and thus to deny the truth of its own statement that "men are created equal." Let us not refer to the terrible blasphemy in which slave sympathizing preachers proved by Apostle Paul's epistles the holiness of slavery, nor to the great chivalry of the South which made concubines of our illiterate, helpless mothers. This will be too much, and the picture is complete without it. Suffice it to say that the century closes in beautiful contrast, and from the four corners of the Nation Negroes have sent here to the Universal Exposition proofs of progress in manhood, womanhood, education, industry and all the evidences of good citizenship. PRELIMINARY WORK So far as I know the first effort to have a separate exhibit in connection with the general exhibit of the United States was made by myself in the following letter sent to over one hundred representative Negroes in various sections of the United States: Washington, D. C., October 4, 1899. My Dear Shr:— I am compiling arguments to present to the management of the United States Exhibit at the Paris Exposition to persuade the managers to provide for a Negro Exhibit in connection with the United States Exhibit at that exhibition during the next year. The principal argument I hope to use is that the leading members of our race desire it. For securing a statement from you I address you in this letter. While I deplore as deeply as any other member of my race, the matter of drawing the color line at any time where it is not already drawn by the other race, there are times, and this is one, when we owe it to ourselves to go before the world as Negroes. Every one who knows about public opinion in Europe will tell you that the Europeans think us a mass of rapists, ready to attack THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. New Orleans, La., Oct. 16, 1899. Dear Sir: I favor making such an exhibit at the Paris Exhibition as will indicate to the civilized world that the American Negro is making an honest and successful effort to overcome the many disadvantages under which he has labored hitherto. My Dear Sir: It will be a tangible object lesson to the civilized world that the Negro is not as bad as it has been represented through a prejudiced press. Respectfully, L. H. HOLSEY. Washington, D. C., Oct. 7, 1899. Dear Sir: Unless the Negro is specifically mentioned he is left out by tacit understanding. This exposition will furnish a splendid opportunity for the race to make a creditable showing before the world. Yours truly. KELLY MILLER. Wilberforce, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1899. Dear Sir: Your communication received and the contents noted. I am hearty in favor of representation at the Paris Exposition. I am willing to do anything that I can to forward the movement to have our sons and daughters represented in the World's Exposition. Yours, BENJAMIN W. ARNETT. Washington, D. C., Oct. 18, 1899. Dear Sir: The effort you are making to provide for a Negro Exhibit at the Paris Exhibit is laudable, and should be encouraged by every man and woman identified with the race. In this way alone can the evidences of our progress be made a living, breathing reality not only to Europeans, but to many Americans, who know almost nothing of the strides the Negro has made in literature and in art, as well as in the various industries and trades. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. These united appeals were laid before Commissioner-General Peck and Director Howard J. Rogers, Depart- H. C. ment of Education and Social Economy. The reply was favorable and I was asked to state the plans and scope of the proposed exhibit. In the meantime President McKinley had become interested. Mr. Booker T. Washington made a personal visit to the President on behalf of the movement, and he was seconded by Messrs. Lyons, Cheatham and White. The result was that the President became deeply interested, and after a consultation between the President and the Commissioner General. I was told that the exhibit had been arranged for and I had been selected to carry out the plans. It was not till November 15th that I received my commission, and there remained just five months to collect, transport 3,500 miles across the ocean and install in a foreign land an exhibit that was to reflect credit upon nine million people scattered over 45 States and distributed in every line of occupation common to white Americans. It is hardly necessary to say that I shuddered at my task, and wondered if all my efforts had not been merely to put a drowning weight around my own neck. "TO MAKE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW" The first difficulty to arise was the matter of funds. I was told that funds were so scarce that I could not be paid a salary of a clerkship, and any other expenses must be limited to such personal traveling as I should be specifically authorized to do. I was allowed a stenographer for 60 days and was permitted to have an office in the cellar of the Capital Savings Bank. It was in this connection that Congressman George Henry White came to the rescue. He introduced in Congress a bill appropriating fifteen thousand dol- every white woman exposed, and a drug in civilized society. This information has come to them through the horrible libels that have gone abroad whenever a Negro is lynched, and by the constant references to us by the press in discouraging remarks. The social and political economists of the Old World put down the erroneous accounts of such cases as that of Sam Hose as truth, and, not reading the further disclosures, reach conclusions which do us harm. How shall we answer these slanders? Our newspapers they do not subscribe for, if we publish books they do not buy them, if we lecture they do not attend. To the Paris Exposition, however, thousands upon J. thousands of them will go and a well selected and prepared exhibit representing the Negro's development in his churches, his schools, his homes, his farms, his stores, his professions and pursuits in general will attract attention, as did the exhibits at Atlanta and Nashville Expositions, and do a great and lasting good in convincing thinking people of the possibilities of the Negro. Not only will foreigners be impressed, but hundreds of white Americans will be far more convinced by what they see there than what they see, or can see, every day in this country, but fail to give us credit for. Hundreds of white people were amazed at the evidences of culture and progress they saw in the Negro Exhibits in Nashville and Atlanta, and yet you know that if they would only visit the churches and the homes of our best families in those cities alone they would see an exhibit far more pronounced of the progress and culture of the race. But this they do not, and we must prove our cause in other ways. Please write me your views, to be used in presenting the matter to the Commission. Very truly yours. THOMAS J. CALLOWAY. To this letter nearly all replied, and the responses were practically unanimous. I wish I might give every one, but I must not impose on your liberality of space. Let a few speak for all. New York October 5 1899 I am heartily in favor of the effort to secure through the United States Commission a proper Afro-American Exhibit. Under all the circumstances we are entitled to such an exhibit, as it would not only give Europeans some idea of the progress we have made since emancipation, but serve to cor- MARY CHURCH TERRELL. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. rect many false impressions concerning us which it is injurious to the United States should be entertained by foreigners. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. Normal, Ala., Oct. 8, 1899. I think a Negro Exhibit will not only benefit the Negro, but reflect credit upon the United States as showing to the world the wonderful transformation of 4,000,000 barbarians and ignorant slaves to industrious Christian citizens. No other country or period of time has seen the like. Yours truly. W. H. COUNCILL. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 6, 1899. L. H. HOLSEY. KELLY MILLER. BENJAMIN W. ARNETT. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. W. H. COUNCILL PRESIDENT MCKINLEY INTERESTED. lars for the Negro Exhibit. This bill was indorsed by President McKinley, Commissioner-General Peck, every member of Appropriations Committee, both Republicans and Democrats, and passed, without a single objectional vote in either House of Congress. My salary was fixed at $2,400 per annum, and every expense which I have found it desirable to incur has been met, and yet half of the fund is yet to be expended, most of which will go to publish a book containing in great detail the facts brought out in the exhibit and which I hope to place, free of charge, upon the desks of every newspaper editor in America, in every library, upon the table of every member of Congress, in all the universities and colleges for both races, and among our own leaders and thinkers everywhere. As its preparation entails great care it will be several months before it can be distributed. PLAN OF THE EXHIBIT To return now to the thread of my story: When my commission came on November 15th I left that night under orders to proceed to Albany, New York, and receive instructions from Director Rogers. I wish to say now that of all men in life I have worked with I have never had quite so satisfactory dealings as with Mr. Rogers, and I wish the colored people in every part of the United States to know that had it not been for the hearty co-operation of this Christian gentleman the American Negro Exhibit would have been a farce. The plans which I outlined to him were adopted as the proper scope, and were the basis of whatever we have collected. They have been published in The Colored American, and some of your readers will possibly recall them. Immediately from Albany I left for a conference visit to five of our typical institutions for special educational exhibits. Time was too short and space entirely too limited to attempt to collect exhibits from our 180 institutions, hence I selected Fisk University, in Tennessee, Atlantic University in Georgia, Howard University in Washington, Hampton Institute in Virginia and Tuskegee Institute in Alabama as the fitting institutions from which to ask exhibits. Howard, because it was our only National school, and the largest, Atlanta, because of its special work in sociology, and Fisk because of its higher education; Hampton, as the father of industrial education, and Tuskegee, because of all that it stands for and is doing in practical education and common-sense agitation. These institutions responded with alacrity, and by December 1st I had established an office, and Miss Carrie E. Lewis had accepted the work of stenographer and typewriter, which she did with great credit. A FEW OF THOSE WHO HELPED. The further planning of the exhibit was not so easy. Institutions have treasuries which can be drawn upon for public good when necessary, but individuals among us are not usually so well supplied. One of the first to volunteer his services was Mr. Daniel Murray, of the Library of Congress, who has labored late at night and with great expense of time in collecting the information which has resulted in the magnificent collection of "Negro Authors." It is not often we find men who without compensation will devote themselves so earnestly for the benefit of the race. In this category I must also include Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, who collected information of industrial progress of the race; Major Christian E. Fleetwood, who gathered material showing Medal of Honor Negroes; Mr. James L. Niell, who gathered statistics about clerks in departmental service; Mr. Robert H. Harper, of Chicago, who gathered valuable material showing progress of colored people in that city; Bishop Lee, who began the collection of facts relative to what the Negro is doing himself in his churches and schools, but which, unfortunately, he could not finish, and the editor of The Colored American, Mr. E. E. Cooper, who furnished two beautifully bound volumes of Negro newspapers. I reserve for special mention the "Georgia Negro," a social study by Prof. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, Ph.D. To pass over the uninteresting details of the working out of the exhibit, it was March 7, 1900, that Mrs. Calloway, our little girls Lucile and Caro- EDITOR COOPER'S APPEAL. Strong Argument For McKinley From the Nestor of the Colored Press. How any intelligent American citizen, black or white, can oppose the administration of President McKinley or his election is beyond my understanding. Men of good memories remember what a condition of affairs existed in the country at the close of President Cleveland's last administration. The closed factories and mills, the scarcity of work and of money and the general panic everywhere must have made an indelible impression on the minds of all intelligent men. When President McKinley was elected nearly four years ago, he found the country in the throes of a panic of hard times and with no credit at home or abroad. What he has done under his administration is a matter of history. He has given the country a clean, businesslike administration. He has met every obligation and every duty. Where factories have been closed he has opened them. Where money has been scarce he has made it plentiful, and whatever was bad his administration has made it good. In fact, so grand and so successful has been the policy of his administration that it appeals to the intelligent, sober judgment of all loyal American citizens. Its platform is a model of courageous statement of issues—clear, concise and forcible—and places the national honor as the shibboleth around which all may rally with the full vigor and enthusiasm of a happy and contented people. An expanding population, an expanding volume of trade and an expanding capacity for development have demanded an expansion of area for American activities. The fortunes of war and circumstances have placed under our fostering care the direction of millions of human beings into the golden light of a higher civilization. Christianity and commerce under the gallant stars and stripes travel hand in hand, and our flag has never been unfurled over any land without conferring individual benefits upon the natives and establishing loftier principles for the emulation of mankind everywhere. Abroad the Republican party stands for the logical expansion of an ambitious and progressive nation, broader markets for our products and more liberal opportunities for the employment of our God given energies. At home the Republican party stands for an honest ballot and a fair count, for equality of citizenship, for the untrammeled development of manhood and the general education of the masses. Cannot such a reliable party, voicing such exalted principles, with the greatest warrant invite the suffrage of all right thinking and patriotic people? The Republican standard bearers, McKinley and Roosevelt, are typical Americans, and they at once idealize the politics of the party as set forth at Philadelphia and represent in their splendid careers the pregnant possibilities that lie in store for capable and characterful American manhood. Both are worthy of the high stations for which they have been so enthusiastically named and can be relied upon to carry out to the letter every pledge to which they stand committed. William McKinley is a statesman. Under the severest scrutiny he measures well with the foremost leaders of national thought of any generation. Heading an administration beset by problems and responsibilities which fall to the lot of few executives, he has never misjudged a situation nor faltered in the discharge of what he considered to be his duty. To him more than to any other agency is due our great prosperity producing tariff system, our confidence inspiring money standard and respect compelling foreign policy. His wise generalship in the triumphant war with Spain, his steady hand in se- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. curing an advantageous treaty, his unyielding support of American authority in the Philippines, his liberal civil government in Hawaii, Porto Rico and Cuba, his prompt and able rescue of our legation at Peking and his true Christian spirit in refusing to be a party to the dismemberment of the Chinese empire, his earnest advocacy of arbitration as a means of adjusting labor troubles and fair pay for citizens regardless of race or color—all these and more stamp William McKinley as a faithful and reliable chieftain. They entitle him to the grateful consideration of the whole land and a re-election by popular acclaim. The attitude of Mr. McKinley and Mr. Roosevelt on the negro question is being discussed in some quarters, but the outcome cannot be other than to their advantage and to the credit of the party. I invite an investigation of this matter, for it brings out wholesome truths that will set at rest any doubt as to the loyalty of the candidates toward the colored people. President McKinley's unequivocal denunciation of lynching in his inaugural and repeated in a later message effectually answers all who lay charge of lukewarmness at his door. These ringing utterances, coupled with his unprecedented recognition of the negro in official stations and the appointment of the flower of negro manhood in high army positions, emphasize his friendship beyond cavil and denote his appreciation of our importance as a political quantity. Under no previous administration have the colored people drawn anything like their present compensation per annum, fully $7,000,000. Editor Colored American, Washington. Less than 40 years ago every negro who is now picking flaws in this administration or his father or his grandfather was a slave, or, if free born, had no rights which white men were bound to respect. THE AMERICAN NEGRO EXHIBIT. line and I bade adieu to America, and upon the magnificent ocean "greyhound" the steamer "New York" left New York for the convocation of Nations at Paris. We all four went into French school, and the quantity and quality of French that we were soon speaking, to quote Dunbar, "was a caution." I do not know that we have improved the language, but we sometimes use some words that even a Frenchman can't understand. By the 15th of April, the date fixed for opening, the "Negro Exhibit" was not complete, but it was nevertheless "at home" to the world. LOCATION AND SPACE. Paris has been in the exposition business for some time. Over 30 years ago was the first, and since then have been two others before this. Two things the wise Frenchmen have learned—accessibility to the people and cheapness of entry. Thus, right in the very heart of Paris, hard by the Champs Elysee, the greatest boulevard of the world, and along the banks of the River Seine—the toy brook of French Kings—is collected the Universal Exposition of 1900. The Champ de Mars is down stream and is covered with buildings that in architectural decoration far surpass our Chicago World's Fair. Just opposite is the plot of ground called the "Trocadero," which contains dozens of buildings representing on one side the French colonies, and on the other side the colonies of other Nations. This is connected with Champ de Mars by a bridge, and the magnificent Eiffel Tower looks down from a distance twice as high as the Washington Monument. Up stream a half mile away is the plot of ground called the Esplanade des Invalides. Here is the group of buildings containing varied industries, and opposite are the two great palaces of beautiful paintings and sculpture. Across the river is the Alexander III. Bridge, which cost three million dollars. Connecting the Champ de Mars and Esplanade des In- valides is the "Street of Nations," where twenty Nations have put up private residences for their Governments, and on the opposite bank, in the very heart and center of the exposition, stands the SOCIAL ECONOMY BUILDING. Palace of Social Economy and Congresses. The building is two stories high, simple in construction and admirably lighted. The second story contains halls for congresses upon every subject common to thoughtful minds except religion, which the French, aware of their own agitation upon the subject, have left out. The ground floor contains exhibits in social economy from France, Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Holland, Belgium and the United States. The exhibits of these Governments show the various forces at work for the betterment of men and women, and especially the various organizations which these people themselves are carrying on for their own betterment. UNITED STATES EXHIBIT. The United States Exhibit is considered the fullest of all. With a space only equal to the smallest countries, like Holland and Bulgaria, it has crowded into the space a varied collection that furnished great food for thought. The American Library Association occupies one corner and furnishes an interesting study of the libraries of the country. Next the League for Social Service has presented the work of the Young Men's Christian Association, factory employees' condition, and a miscellaneous study of great interest. The New York Charity Soicety has on exhibition some beautiful models of New York tenements, one of which is a reproduction of a complete block on the east side of New York. The total catalogue entries of exhibitors in this room, which is about 20 by 30 feet, is upward of 400. The collection and installation of this exhibit reflects great credit upon Dr. Edward D. Jones, University of Wisconsin. Nothing could be more appropriate than that the United States should include among these other forces a showing of the progress of its ex-slaves and their descendents. Marvelous as has been the progress in other lines, have any equaled the facts of Negro progress? About one-fourth of the space is devoted to the Negro Exhibit, and the most prominent part of the room, stretching the whole length of the vestibule, is a glass case containing the Hunster Models, and immediately in front on your right as you enter is the remainder of the exhibit. AMERICAN NEGRO EXHIBIT. If the reader will consider himself a visitor, stepping for the first time into the American Negro Exhlbit, I will carry him through the collection. First, to the left, facing you, with arms in the attitude of speaking, is the statuette of Frederick Douglas. This statuette is a reproduction of the original, which stands in the principal square of Rochester, N. Y., and was executed by the same sculptor, Mr. Stanley M. Edwards. Adjoining is a case which holds 15 wing frames and altogether holds 33 charts 28 inches high and 22 inches wide. In this case, No. 1, are photographs of several educational institutions, viz., Fisk University, Howard University, Roger Williams University, Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro', N. C., Berea College, Tuskegee Institute and Claflin University. These photographs show buildings, grounds, classes at various kinds of work and miscellaneous views of school life. Upon top of this case rest four beautifully bound volumes containing the official patent sheets issued to nearly 400 Negro patentees. Underneath this case is a carved design belonging to case No. 3. EXHIBIT CASE. NO. 2. 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SMELL is a God-send to all persons suffered by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. 50c. a package. HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY. 909 E. Main St., RICHMOND, VA. this city, we will send to all persons who will own and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of NER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO- lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this is grand offer will last but a short time only. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money registered Letter. REMEDY COMPANY, ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the fol- A HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 A FACE WASH, - worth $2.00 SMELL, - worth .50 reet county_, State_ IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. FURNITURE PAYMENTS. CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. wickest kind of work in making and lay- are 2 o'clock will be executed the FOL- extra charge for making, laying, and cards that are wasted in matching figures. nged to suit you. an's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE. ```markdown ``` If the Negroes were Smart.— The condition of the 90,000 intelligent Afro-Americans of this city would be greatly improved if—— They would live within their income. They would save at least $1 per week. Parents would send their children to school. They would encourage colored physicians. They would have more confidence in each other. They would deposit their surplus in colored banks. They would frequent the Police Court less. One third of them subscribed for The Colored American. They received more recognition from the Board of Trade. They would like to read of their social affairs in print. They would keep out of the clutches of "ten-percenters" Some enterprising colored man would open up a shoe-store. They would discourage the establishment of new churches. They would reflect that Negro editors must pay house rent. They would patronize enterprises conducted by colored men. They would have their prescriptions filled by colored druggists. They would attend our several lyceums and debating societies. They would stop exposing the weakness of the race to our enemies. They would pay cash for colored newspapers and subscribe for them. They would cease to air their domestic affairs while riding in street cars. Pool room sharks and crap-shooters would attend our excellent night schools. They would contribute liberally to the support of the many churches now in debt. Some individuals would refrain from attempting to pose as white men or foreigners. They would appreciate the fact that Negro journals alone fight the battles of the race. William Jennings Bryan and others of his ilk were forever denied control of national affairs. Some of our curbstone politicians would visit an employment agency and go to work at once. A few more men of the caliber of Charles Dudley Warner were transported to the "Great Beyond." They would drop the "color" question and regard each other as members of the same race and blood. The Grand Opera House and Academy of Music would accord fair treatment to deserving colored patrons. Negro preachers and Negro editors would smoke the "pipe of peace" and work jointly in the interest of the race. Colored people who buy the white dailies would spare five cents every week to obtain a journal of their own. Negroes who borrow race papers could have their "portion in a lake that burneth with brimstone and fire." They would appreciate the grand work of Prof. W. S. Montgomery, Prof. Robert H. Terrell, and Miss L. E. Moten. They would refrain from asking credit at a colored establishment when they yield up ready cash at the white man's store. More representative colored men were appointed on the several committees for public entertainments, celebrations, etc., They would remember that white journals devote one column or more to a Negro rapist, and six lines or less to a Negro author. They would appreciate the fact that our local colored newspapers employ colored compositors, clerks, bookkeepers and agents. Progressive white men would discriminate between the upright and industrious colored citizen and the drones of the race. They would cease to console themselves with the idea that a three months subscription relieves them of all further obligation to race journals. They would invest part of their savings in street railway stock and thus be enabled to dictate the appointment of a few gripmen and conductors. The one hundred Negro applicants for appointment on Board of Education would reconcile themselves to the calm judgment and discretion of Mrs. Bettie G. Francis and Lawyer J. F. Bundy Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and a happy Home For All. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicocele, etc. and enlarge 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, 1811 Hull Bldg., I 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. 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Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade; it not only Straightens the Hair, but removes Dandruff, Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching, Irritating Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and luxurious head of hair—so much to be desired. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. M. B. THE LATE CAPTAIN JAMES A. PERRY. THE WOMEN AT WORK. The Color-Line to be Eliminated—The Institutional Church Making a Record Editors and Orators Entertained—News Notes. Chicago, Ill., Special.—The Chicago Woman's Club (white) yesterday held in Studebaker Hall its first meeting since the Milwaukee biennial convention of the National Federation of Women's Clubs. There was a business session, papers were read, and then the color line problem came up again, when the refusal of the Milwakee Convention to accept Mrs. Josephine St. Pierse Ruffin of the New Era Club of Boston, Mass., was called to notice by a resolution of Dr. Julia Holmes Smith. The resolution which called for an investigation, was passed, and the following were chosen as members of the Investi gating committee: Mrs. James E. Keith, chairman; Miss Jane Adams, Mrs. Robert Farson, Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley, Mrs. Caroline C. Holt, Mrs. Elia W. Peattie, and Mrs. H W. Magee. The above named women are among the brightest lights of the Chicago Woman's Club, as well as the leading society women of the city. The matter will come up for consideration on Nov. 28, when the committee will report back to the club. The dedication of the Institutional Church was celebrated during the past week and large crowds have constantly been in attendance at each service. The educational part of the church is now in good working order and the church has a good membership. Rev. Ransom, the pastor, is gathering in the stray sheep from all parts of the pasture, no matter what their former creed. Those who are unnoticed and seemingly forgotten in the world, find refuge and a cordial invitation in this place. Mr. J. Madison Vance, T. Thomas Fortune, Col Pledger, and Dr. Bryant were entertained at a banquet given in their honor at the residence of C. H. Smiley, Chicago's wealthy caterer, on Tuesday night. The affair was a stag, and the plates to the visiting guests was five dollars each. Dr. Geo. W. Gaines, P. E. of the A. M. E. Church, has taken confined to his bed during the past week. Dr. Gaines has worked hard and conscientious in the interest of the place he occupies in the church, his district, being one of the most important in the diocese. It is hoped that he will soon be about and doing. Miss Jane Adams of Hull House entertained Rev. and Mrs. Ransom at dinner on Thursday evening, after which the presented Rev. Ransom with $100 in the interest of the Institutional church. A gentleman, who wishes his name withheld, presented the entire equipment for the cooking school, and still another gave $900. Mrs. McDowel of the University Settlement presented THE COLored AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. S. a portion of the equipment for the Manual Training School. The Republicans of South Carolina have nominated a candidate for Representative in Congress in each of the seven districts of the state. Three of these named, are Negroes. Mr. B. F Moseley, a prominent lawyer, and a wide-awake republican, addressed the Waiters in behalf of the G. O. P. on Friday afternoon at 266 Wa bash Avenue. The hall was crowded and a rousing meeting was held. Many prominent men from different parts of the U. S. were noticeable in the audience. The Crest Musical Agency adds a new feature to Chicago musical industry. The object of the agency is to furnish first-class Negro talent for all occasions. The management is Shaw Brothers & Duckett, located at 59 Dearborn Street, Suite 212. The Late Capt. James A. Perry. Captain James A. Perry, the second son of Mary W. and Charles B. Perry, was born August 7th 1861. Havlug received a common school education in the District public schools he was given the painters trede at which he labored zealously mastering its every detail. From early youth, he exhibited a fascination for the militia and was connected with several prominent organizations, among which was the Capital City Guards of which body he was captain. After this organization was incorporated with the National Guards, Capt. Perry enjoyed the honor of the only colored officer to serve on the examination board of the District National Guards. In the bloom of his military career failing health caused his resignation, much to the regret of hosts of admirers, about the year 1889. Ever active in the pursuit of usefulness, he entered the avenue of politics which opened up a new field of labor. In 1890 his undivided support was given to Col. Perry Carson, delegate to the Republican Convention and president of the Blaine Invincible Club of which Capt. Perry was financial secretary. At the time of his death he was an employee of the Agricultural Department as foreman of the Seed and Plant Introduction. After a brief illness of twelve days Capt. Perry died October 25, 1900 at 3:15 o'clock. A widow and three children survive him. His funeral, which took place Sunday Oct., 28 from his late residence 317 Elm street, n. w., was most impressive for its solemn simplicity. The floral tributes tendered by organizations, friends and family were choice of taste, rare of design and superbly beautiful. The recital given by Mr. Clarence H. White, Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar and others at Metropolitan A. M. B. church last night was an artistic, literary and financial success. MERE MENTION. We would be more than obliged if our subscribers would mention The Colored American when buying of dealers who advertise with us. It would help us, show the advertiser that his ad brings returns and do nobody any harm. Prof. Isaac H. Smith of Newbern, N. C., the 'Original McKinley Man,' banker, etc., announces that he will not visit Washington, D. C., until some time after the election in Nov. Prof. Smith does not name the winning candidate in this announcement. Housekeepers and those who object to buying at a regular store should deal with H. H. Elliott, the grocer at 1520 14th street, n. w. Liquors, sherries, etc., of the highest grade and most reasonable in price always on hand as well as a first class line of groceries, teas, coffees, spices and cereals. Mr. J. W. Muse and wife have returned from a pleasant trip in the East While away they visited New Bedford, Newport, and Boston, Mass. They were the recipients of much social attention while away and bring back to Washington most pleasant memories of their trip. Mrs. Ida P. Simpkins, of Boston, who has been visiting her mother and and father at her old home, Axgusta. Ga. stopped over in Washington a few days last week as the guest of her aunt, Mrs Ida P. Belcher on 4th street, n. w. She has a fine young baby boy. She carried her young sister, Miss Ethel Belcher back to Boston with her. Mr Erskine Roberts, son of J. K. Roberts of the Government Printing Office and a graduate of our High School, was recently appointed to a lucrative position in the post office at Cambridge, Mass. He was married October 17, to Miss Good of Boston. Erskine's many friends here are much pleased at his success. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, has just returned from Indiana where he delivered a great number of speeches to large and enthusiastic audiences in that State. Mr. Lyons was given the warmest and most cordial receptions everywhere he spoke and places Indiana at a high notch in the republican columns. Rev. A. P. Miller, B. D., the public-spirited and elequent pastor of the Lincoln Memorial Cong'1 church, has been rendering telling service in Mary land during the past two weeks, in ad dressing large audiences at various stragetic points, and is very saguine as to the outcome of the struggle on next Tuesday. The Afro-American in Montgomery county says Dr. Miller is all right. Mr. Andrew Payne and Miss Jeannette Taylor are booked to appear during the intermission tonight at the Private Saturday Evening Dancing Class. On subsequent occasions Mr. Clarence White, Morrison Goodrich, Misses Hattie Ross, Marion Green and many others will appear in short high class musical or literary numbers. This class is fast gaining in popularity and this new innovation on the part of the managers is expected to become quite a feature. Ladies are admitted free, but only by card. WRITTEN GUARANTEE TO CURE after every advertising specialist, family, Hospital and Army Surgeon falls, Dr. THEEL, 527 North Sxlth St. Philadelphia, Pa. All Abuses, BloodPoison, Varicocele, Stricture all PRIVATE and OBSCURE Diseases, both sexes, Lost Manhood, Shrunk-cured in 4 to 10 days. The most dangerous cases solicited. "EIN DEUTSCHER ARZT." Treatment by mail. Send for Sworn Testimonials & Book-exposing every fake Institute, Electrical & Medical fraud. GROCERIES, MEATS AND PROVISIONS. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies, 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. 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Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St, Chicago. Enclose 2c stamp for reply, and we will send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. ROOMS FOR RENT. Cheerful, comfortably furnished suite of rooms. For gentlemen only. 316 B Street, Southwest. TWO comfortably furnished rooms for gentlemen. Gas and heat, southern exposure, also convenient to 14 street cars. 1415 Corcoran street, northwest. Wanted Rooms Persons desiring to secure first class rooms in any part of the city will do well to put an announcement in these columns. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. Help Wanted. Do you want work? Do you want a job? If so, advertise the fact in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential.) 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. MRS. C. CARY, Celebrated Astrologist and Clairvoyant. Gains the love of those you desire, causes happy marriages to the one you love, unites separated long or short distance--never falls, makes your enemies your friends, overcomes spells, conjuration, bad luck and mysterious sickness of all kinds. Luck and success given to last a life time. Never falls in any case undertaken. Do not invest in Policy, Letterty, or any speculation, until you consult me. you will gain by my advice, fee $1.00. Consultations daily, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m., except Sunday. Patrons attended to in any part of the world, satisfaction guaranteed. All letters answered on receipt of two two-cent stamps. MRS. C. CARY, 1406 W. York St., Philadelphia, Pa. DWYER ENG CO. ```markdown ``` 6 MR. F. G. STEDMAN. Inventor-A Loyal Race Man-Business Man-Owner of Valuable Property in Connecticut. The subject of this sketch, Mr. F. G. Stedman, was born in the city which has always been his home, East Hampton, Connecticut, in 1855. His parents were poor, and like most of the youths of those times young Stedman was compelled to get out and hustle for himself. Accordingly he did so. At the very early age of twelve years he began work on a farm near his home and worked there for three years, going to school during the winter months. For this hard labor—for he worked with the hearty Yankee- and that means work, was his board and clothes. Stedman continued this kind of work until he saw something better. At the age of J. F. G STEDMAN. seventeen Stedman began working in the Bell factory in East Hampton and he has held that position now for thirty years without a break. He works along side of his white brother, who is doing the same kind of work, at the same rate of pay and there is no discrimination. Mr. Stedman is now counted one of the best workmen in the shops. His work is always on exhibition. Since Mr. Stedman's adventure into the manufacturing business, he, himself has invented a milk pail, which is patented. Mr. Stedman has an excellent sale for this pail. He is the only person in all Connecticut, who make these pails and the good people, all races, do not fail to appreciate in a substantial way, their home talent. Mr. Stedman is also an extensive dealer in bells, pails and other special ties along that line of goods. He only carries on this business after work hours and on days when it yields more THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. by remaining at the business than it does to work. He has met with much success in his line of work and stands high in the Masonic world also, having served Master of the Mystic tie. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and is an important factor in their councils. At the annual meeting held last August, Mr. Stedman was unanimously elected vice president of State Junior League for the State of Connecticut. One of the most interesting papers read at the recent Boston meeting was by Mr. Stedman, on the manufacture of bells. He made President Washington a present of two bells made by himself. The vast audience before which he read and presented the bells, were indeed in sympathy with his inventive mind. Mr. Stedman has a fine family and a most inviting home. The site covers three acres of ground. The whole place around his beautiful home is utilized with fruit of every kind. Mr. Stedman is truly representative; so far as he is concerned, with his knowledge of bells, with his intelligent family and beautiful home well kept, neat and clean—so far as he is concerned, there is no race problem. He has solved his part of it. Suppose every Negro would try to imitate Stedman, so far as industry and thrift go; how long before we would have 10,000,000 Stedmans? Mr. Stedman is a living example of what we can accomplish by industry. To imitate him is to make no mistake, but rather, it will serve to make us free in the broad sense of the term. The Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga, through the munificence of E. H. Gammon, of Chicago, has a general endowment of over $500,000. Its buildings and grounds are worth an additional $100,000. Housed in a separate practically fire proof building, its library contains 12,000 volumes. It has had for eleven years four full Professors, each making the work of his Chair his life specialty. It is the most largely endowed Institution specially provided for the education of the colored people; and in the extent and thoroughness of its curriculum, it stands side by side with the leading theological institutions of the whole country. Connected with the Seminary is the Stewart Missionary Foundation for Africa, established in 1694 by Rev, W. F. Stewart, of Chicago, who gave it an endowment of $40,000. The Foundation has already awakened great interest throughout the Church in missionary work in Africa; and three of the Alum ni of the Seminary, inspired by the Foundation, have, with their wives, gone as missionaries to Africa. The results of the seventeen years of the Seminary are creditable both to the Institution and to the Negro. Over 500 ministers have been in attendance, and 149 have graduated. The latter report over 20 000 converts and $500 000 of Church funds as the fruits of their ministry since graduation. The Seminary has only recently come into the use of the largest block of its endowment, and from this on a still more rapid development may be expected. The Twentieth Century Magazine A new century brings new conditions and new methods of meeting them. Fifty years ago the average American was content to get his news once a week. Now he demands it twice a day, with relays hourly when things are happening in Africa and China. The Curtis Publishing Company bought THE SATURDAY EVENING POST because it believed that the public which demands its newspaper twice a day, would want a popular literary magazine once a week, provided it adjusted itself to the new conditions and rightly gauged the demand of the twentieth century. And that demand, it felt, would be for a magazine of the best quality that money and brains could make, sold at as low a price as modern machinery and methods could produce it. To improve the quality and at the same time lower the price of publication, two things are necessary—a great circulation and the best machinery that human ingenuity can devise. The first has been achieved, for THE SATURDAY EVENING POST has a weekly circulation of a quarter of a million, and new subscriptions are coming in at the rate of a thousand a day. Again, its ten new presses have just been installed in its new eight-story building, which, together with its old facilities, give it the largest and most complete periodical plant in the world. This addition to the equipment of The Curtis Publishing Company, with the auxiliary machinery specially designed for THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, the whole involving an outlay of half million dollars, will enable it to lessen the mechanical cost of the magazine, and to print the edition of 500,000 weekly toward it is rapidly growing. And this cheapening of cost and increase of circulation will permit the publishers to make permanent the price which, under oid conditions, they were able to put only as a special and limited offer—a year's subscription to THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, fifty-two numbers, including the regular monthly double numbers and the special holiday issues, for one dollar. 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. Joseph Manning, carpenter and builder of 027 E street southwest, has returned to his engagements after a short stop in Virginia where he attended the funeral of his uncle, and from thence to Louisville, Ky., where he represented Lodge No. 1865 in the B. M. C. Convention. Mr. Manning is also president of the Odd Follows' Union relief association. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company. Corner 15th St. and New York Ave Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee, &c To loan on furniture, pianos, &c., without removal or publicity and the day you ask for it. We will loan any amount making time and payments to suit, giving one month or one year as you desire, and at rates that you can afford to pay. If you now have a loan with any other company and desire more money, give us a call. Will as cheerfully make a $10 loan as $100, and no charge or expense if loan is not made. Always ready to give information regarding rates and methods to secure a loan. We are the oldest loan company in the city, and will give you honest treatment. All business strictly confidential. Private offices. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610 F Street, N. W. DO YOU NEED MONEY? planos, horses, wagons, carriages, or personal property of any kind, without removal from your possession. Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payments can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, and attention to your interests, you will call on us. 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Washington Tells How the Graduates of Industrialism are Applying Their Knowledge in Actual Bread Winning-Punctures Some Mistaken Notions and Points the Race to the "Open Door" that Welcomes the Meritorious Facts and Figures Worth Remembering. Principal Booker T. Washington has placed before the public the nineteenth report of the Tukegee Normal and Industrial Institute. It is a clear and comprehensive statement of what has been done during the year by the executive forces of this matchless institution. It reviews the past, points with modest pride to victories gained, and indicates the instrumentalities necessary to a still grander stride toward the lofty goal set out a score of years ago. A hopeful vista is painted of the future, and concrete results to the race are cited as a vindication of the broad principles of industrial, moral and intellectual development upon which Tuskegee's claim to recognition are founded. The story is told in the plain direct and positive manner which has long been the distinctive characteristic of Mr. Washington's methods as an educator, as an orator, as a writer and as a man. No trick of rhetoric, no flight of fancy, no imagary so stir the superficial sentiment are deemed necessary to add strength or force to the truths he would drive home to the hearts of the American people. The report is not only a record of work accomplished. It is not only an advocate of a system of education and a demonstration of its practical utility in solving a mooted problem in economics. The nineteenth annual report of Tuskegee is an irresistable, unanswerable and convincing appeal to the intelligence and finer instincts of the greatest people on the face of the earth to grant simple justice and equitable opportunities to those who are their brethren by ties bound up in mutual sympathies and mutual aspirations. It is without question the very best of the many documents of this kind yet submitted by Mr. Washington to Tuskegee's board of trustees, and circulating as it does among the most potent factors in our national life, both white and colored, it is sure to have a far-reaching influence for good to all concerned. Time could not be better spent than in going over the facts emphasized by Mr. Washington. He is of the opinion that despite untoward episodes in many places, there is now more real, substantial and thoughtful interest in the Negro's welfare than at any previous period in our history, and that mere spasmodic and sentimental feeling has been replaced by a definite spirit of helpfulness, born of a clearer comprehension of his capacity and needs. The disposition to exagerate our weaknesses has led thoughtful men to inquire into actual conditions, and the result has been to bring out facts beneficial to our reputation. It has tended to induce philanthropists to drop the idea that we prefer to be carried, when the truth is we merely wish an opportunity to learn to walk and develop by natural processes into a self-supporting and self-reliant people. The Negro race, Mr. Washington thinks, should, like other races, be judged by its best types rather than by its worst. He believes that the views of the Caucasian would be less discouraging if he would in more cases actually visit us and inspect our home, school, business and church life THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. before essaying to speak with authority as to our status. Mr. Washington's report bears most heavily upon the use that the Negro students at Tuskegee are making of their industrial education. In answer to a remark that a small per cent. of graduates from industrial schools earn a living by the knowledge thus acquired he says, with incontrovertible logic: "Any one who judges of the value of industrial education by the mere number who actually follow the industry or trade learned at a school, makes a mistake. One might as well judge of the value of arithmetic by the number of people who spend their time after leaving school, in working out problems in arithmetic. The chief value of industrial education is to give to the students habits of industry, thrift, economy and an idea of the dignity of labor. But in addition to this, in the present economic condition of the colored people, it is most important that a very large proportion of those trained in such institutions as this actually spent their time at industrial occupations." Mr. Washington doesn't undertake to assume that Tuskegee is included in the estimate made by the aforesaid critic, but as an illustration of the practical value of the methods in vogue at his school, he submits the following test: "On January 10th of this school year we dedicated the Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades' Building. This building is in the form of a double Greek cross and, in its main dimensions, is 283 x 315 feet, and is two stories high. The plans of this building were drawn by our instructor in mechanical drawing, a colored man. Eight hundred thousand bricks were required to construct it, and every one of them was manufactured by our students, while learning the trade of brickmaking. All the bricks were laid into the building by students who were being taught the trade of brickmasonary. The plastering, carpentry work, painting and tin-roofing, were done by students while learning these trades. The whole number of students who received training alone was about one hundred and ninety-six. It is to be lighted by electricity and all the electric fixtures are being put up by students who are learning electrical engineering. The power to operate the machinery in this building comes from a one hundred and twenty-five horse power engine and a seventy-five horse power boiler. All this machinery is not only operated by students who are learning the trade of steam engineering, but was installed by students under the guidance of their instructor. "Let us take another example, that of agriculture; Our students actually cultivate every day, seven hundred acres of land, while studying agriculture. The students studying dairying, actually milk and care for seventy five milch cows daily. Besides, they, of course take care of the dairy products. All of this is done while learning the industry of dairying. The whole number of students receiving instruction in the divisions of Agriculture and Dairying the past year, is one hundred and forty-two. Mr. Washington demonstrates by statistics and examples that a very large per cent of the graduates of Tuskegee are applying their industrial knowledge and earning comfortable livings in agriculture, in mechanics and in the building trades. A careful examination shows that at least three-fourths of them are employing wholly or partial- ly, as a means of bread-winning the education gained at Tuskegee. In time the revolution of Negro economical conditions will grow more and more apparent and it is to be regretted that the demand for skilled instructors is far greater than this school can supply—not only for numerous colleges and public schools in this country, but abroad, where the fame of the institution has been spread by those who have studied its power as a solvent. Great as the results up to date have been, Mr. Washington is constrained to believe that we have just reached the threshold of the "open door" to prosperity and racial influence that the Negro has so long sought with all the the ardor that spurred Ponce de Leon toward the magic "Fountain of Eternal Youth." The students who are receiving training in farming, have cared for six hundred and nineteen head of hogs this year, and so, I could go on and give not theory, nor hearsay, but actual facts, gleaned from all the departments of the school." The average attendance for the school year is shown to have been 1,083; 321 young women, and 762 young men. The total enrollment has been 1,231; 359 young women and 872 young men. Nine tenths of the number have have bearded and slept on the school grounds. In all the departments, including officers, clerks and instructors, 103 persons are in the employ of the school. Counting students, officers and teachers, together with their families, the total number of persons constantly upon the school grounds, is about 1,200. Students have come to us from 27 States and territories, from Africa, Porto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica and Barbadoes. There are 12 students from Cuba alone. During the present school year students have been trained in 28 industries, in addition to the religious and academic training. The number of graduates was 51. The expenses of the year have been $75,99259. Notwithstanding this immense outlay, the finances of Tuskegee are in a healthful condition. Every effort is being made to economize, without marring efficiency, but increased demands for space and improved facilities render many large expenditures necessary, during this season of natural expansion. Several new buildings are now in process of construction. The endowment fund June 1, had reached the handsome figure of $152,23249, but is now well on to 170,000 and there is no doubt that the entire $500 000 called for will be eventually secured. Although large donations have been given by men and women of means, and the specirl funds care for certain interests. The life of this school depends upon small gifts which carry with them the good will and active interest of hundreds of the best people throughout the country. In this connection it may be remarked that the colored people themselves through churches and organizations could lend a strong hand, and by opening dime collections, swell to a surprising degree this very essential endowment fund. Tuskegee's influence is being felt every where. No institution is doing so much to give the Negro race a standing in the ranks where ability to take the initiative and work out results is the test of fitness. No one man is doing half so much to bring to the Negro a realizing sense that rewards can not come without labor and that heights can not be reached by leaps, but must be gained c 7 step at a time by patient, steady, earnest and intelligent industry. Mr. Washington is optimistic but never encourages a hope for the impossible. He points the way, but frankly tells you that individual merit must fix your relation with the world, and decide whether the pinnacle or the depths is to be your fate. In closing his magnificent report, a meagre outline of which is here given. Mr. Washington sums up in the fewest of words the philosophy which should be to every Negro a beacon of light, and could not be made stronger even if amplified into a volume. Sensationalism, pessimism and the spirit of racial antagonism—all are silenced in contemplation of the quiet, but impressive eloquence of Tuskegee's "wizard" when he thus takes his leave: "I would say that my feeling grows stronger each year that the main thing that we want to be sure of is that the Negro is making progress day by day. With constant, tangible, visible, indisputable progress being made evident, all the minor details regarding the adjustment of our position in the body politic will, in a natural way settle themselves?" There is much food for reflection in this simple utterance. Study it. R. W. THOMPSON. Washington, D. C. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. We have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ABE KING. Sec'y and Treas. E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Billiard Rooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n. w. This large, spacious and well-eituated pleasure establishment has had added to it a new room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have a degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere. This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors. You will receive a hearty wel come at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. 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. --- 88 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub lishing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. One year - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee e of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1900. THE NEGRO EXHIBIT AT PARIS. In another column will be found an interesting account of the Negro exhibit at the Paris Exposition. It is a plain, simple narrative of what the world thinks of all that was sent to the great exhibition in Paris to represent what the black man in America has accomplished since he was emancipated from slavery less than forty years. We have told the story of the success of this remarkable and unique exhibit of ours more than once in these columns, but of course it was not told in so complete a way as the statement given to-day by Mr. Calloway himself, who is at the head of this particular part of the exhibition referring to the progress and achievements of the American Negro. Few things have been done for us in the last two decades that have counted so much for our dignity and capacity as the winning of so many prizes of high distinction in Paris last summer. The peoples of other countries will know the Negro-American better and think more of him hereafter than they have done before, for they have seen him rated among other races at Paris as a man who can do something along all lines of commendable endeavor. We are proud of our exhibit, especially proud of that which was sent by our own public schools, representing what we have done in an educational way. We hope that all of our readers will note what the article by Mr. Calloway has to say about the impression the Negro has made abroad. ThB CITIZEN KING. What a glorious thing it is to be an American citizen! In mediaeval times, when about the court of the Caesars hung the destiny of empires, it was deemed a prouder honor to be a citizen of Rome than to be a king elsewhere. But the power of Rome departed; sceptres were swept aside, and the march of human progress carried in its wake, through all the centuries, the irresistible spirit of individual responsibility. Prestige of --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. E. the throne no longer pleased aspiring genius. The autocracy of intellect invspired each man with a desire to be a sovereign in his own right—a free agent, and an independent factor in the economy of civilization. The concrete response to this overwhelming protest against absoluteism was the building of our American republic. At massive Plymouth Rock was laid the foundation of a government, with freedom as its corner-stone, and on the majestic James were lighted the fires of liberty, which no monarch has ever been able to extinguish. From thirteen struggling colonies, with no capital save sturdy hands and patriotic hearts, this little nation of the West has expanded into the grandest republic on the face of the earth, and ranks with England, Russia and Germany as a world power. Its growth has been in accord with the logic of events, and each generation of its statesmen have proven equal to the problems which confronted them. It has demonstrated to a greater extent the possibilities of a republic than any other government that now exists. It has come to be the meoca of refugees from every clime who wish to escape the tyranny of royal rule. The American citizen is indeed a king. His will, finitely expressed in the Constitution, is the grand center around which the government of states moves and has its being. He makes and unmakes policies; he creates and destroys systems, and chooses without restriction the instruments of rights and many of them exercise these to a disadvantage of a large part of the citizens of that state. While the perversion of the rights of the state is a glaring defect in our system, it does not materially interfere with the greatness nor solidarity of the body politic and will eventually disappear—in the pronounced trend of the 20th century toward civilization. The state will always be self-governing in matters purely local, but the general government will gradually become supreme in the protection of national rights, insisting upon equality and uniformity in the administration of all laws. There is bound to be friction as long as Massachusetts can make a franchise qualification depending upon one's lack of knowledge of Greek, as long as North Carolina can base franchise on the possession of grand fathers and Mississippi on racial condition. A change for the better will come when the National Congress can define the limitations of the suffrage, the privileges of corporations, pass uniform divorce and marriage laws and protect all citizens travelling on railroads or seeking public entertainment. The perpetuity of this great and liberal government together with all necessary reforms rests with the "citizen king"—black and white. A plain duty lies before him. The sovereign voter will be called upon to speak November 6th. He will be asked to preserve the sacred heritage of his fathers. The issues of the campaign now closing have been fully explained, the time to act is near at hand. It is the belief of The Colored American that the republican party can more safely be trusted to work out the destiny of this grand republic on the lines laid down by its founders. There is no section in the land under a republican domination where the liberties of any citizen are denied by law, and there never will be. The country has invariably prospered under republican rule, and in its contention for an equitable tariff, sound money, and commercial expansion, it stands for the highest interest of the whole people. This cannot be success: fully disputed. William McKinley should be reelected by a decisive majority. Next to Washington and Lincoln, he is easily the most commanding figure in the proud history of our land. Like them, he has proven equal to the most trying emergencies. His patriotism or courage has never faltered. In his hands the helm of the ship of state, is sure to be guided aright. Theodore Roosevelt embodies all that is desirable in American manhood and he should be chosen as second officer of the nation as a just recognition of his valuable services to the race and country. The "citizen king" can continue President McKinley in power. We believe he will do it. We are confident that the American sovereign, black and white, will rise in his majesty on the 6th day of November, and administer to the fees of peace, prosperity and plenty, a rebuke so stinging that the Waterloos of 1864 and 1872, will pale into insignificance, and seem as a zephr unto a whirlwind. It looks like a McKinley landslide. BISHOP WALTERS TO RAISE $1000. Bishop Alexander Walters is doing the grandest work of his life at the head of the National Afro-American Council, in connection with his arduous church work. He is determined to establish, if possible, the unconstitutionality of the infamous suffrage law now in operation in Louisiana and practically in effect in North Carolina. He is now earnestly engaged in raising a fund of $1000 to that end, and last week transmitted a large sum to the finance committee here, to be paid as a retaining fee to the eminent counsel employed to carry a test case before the United States Supreme Court. The prospect for early action seems very bright. Bishop Walters' re election to the presidency at Indianapolis is regarded as the wisest thing to have been done, and his zeal for the race shows that the sceptre is in honest and loyal hands. Vigorously co-operating with the Bishop are the ablest forces of the Council—Congressman White, Messrs. Lawson, Fortune, Hannon, McGhee and others, and the unanimity which characterize their deliberations is a most hopeful sign of our progress and our capacity for the management of large interests. We wish Bishop Walters and his worthy co-adjutors God speed in their efforts. What Shall We Do With The White Race. "A big burly Negro with low receding forenead" has long been the synonym for the most atrocious crime that can be perpetrated upon society and whose penalty for the Negro is death without process of law. The more mention of rape has come to suggest some low, depraved black brute as being the only one capable of such crime. What ever distinction there may be between the races this atrocious crime can no longer be considered the dividing line, and social gists will have to look elsewhere for a racial boundary. Four young men of leading white families of Paterson, N. J., recently enticed a young women into a saloon in that city where they administered "knockout drops" in order to accomplish their nameless deed. Placing their victim in a carriage they proceeded to a lonely spot in the country, but the poison had done its work too well. The woman died. Crushing her skull with a s one the body was left in the woods to give the appearance of death by accident. In the state of Maryland a sheriff and three other white men are under indictment for assaulting an innocent white girl. In this city last Friday evening two white men criminally assaulted the servant of officer Oriani in the presence of his THE MASTER OF THE MASTER'S TROPHY PROF. W. E. B. DUBOIS Of Atlanta, Ga. daughter, and viciously assaulted him when he came to the rescue. It is very clearly established that millionsire Rice of New York was poisoned by two white men who sought his wealth. Not a day passes but what the public prints teem with h illish crimes perpetrated by white fiends too numerous to mention. In view of these facts the question is asked in all seriousness, what is to be done with the white race? All things considered, no one will have the nerve to compare the most brutish crime ever committed by a Negro with the hellishness of the deed at Patterson While one does not need to consult an oracle what would have been the fate of those four wretches had they been colored. It does seem as if there ought to be some way to guarantee the weaker sex protection from white fiends in a country where law and order are supposed to be lying around in great gobs. If twenty centuries of civilization have been powerless to elevate that race above the commission of that Patterson or Maryland tragedy what hope is there for it anywhere in the world? Since deportation of the white race is out of the question by reason of unwieldy numbers, is the Negro to endure noxious contact with it? The most inhuman black brute that ever drew breath would stand against that Patterson horror. Burning and lynching Negro rapists and suspects may go on but it had just as well be understood now that they have got no syndicate on the nefarious business. The color of a man's skin can no longer be regarded as an infallible clue to the perpetrator of an outrage on woman's virtue. Blood hounds and detectives in pursuit of the fiend who has committed a criminal assault can no longer depend upon their sight to guide them to their prey, but they must combine the use of other subtle senses and be not surprised henceforth to trail their quarry to a mansion as well as to a cabin Congressman White Speaks To morrow. Congressman George H. White will be the peaker tomorrow afternoon at the Second Baptist Lyceum His opinions upon race issues are of special interest at this time and the usual large crowd will be on hand to hear him. In the absence of the President, who is in Indiana, Vice President R. S. Smith will occupy the chair. At a meeting of the senior class on October the 30th the following were unanimously elected officers: President Geo F. Collins, 1st vice president, David C. Outlear; 2nd vice president, Henry Heath; Recording secretary, Wm. H. Lewis; correspond ing secretary, Clayton E Kimbrough; treasurer, J. Thomas Heard; sergeant atarms, Limas Roulhae. The moot court, under the supervision of Prof. Mason N. Richardson will begin its weekly sessions on Friday, November 9th. Visitors are respectfully invited. The outlook for a very prosperous year is favorable, as the attendance over last is much increased. THE AMERICAN NEGRO EXHIBIT. (Continued from third page) such as those of Bishops Gaines, Holsey and Turner; Messrs. Shell and Nash, of Atlanta, Ga.; Messrs. Murray, McKinlay, Dr. Grimke, and a street view of Eleventh street, Washington, D.C., and many others. Below Case 2 is a view of front page headings of some of our leading newspapers. CASE NO. 3. GEORGIA NEGRO. It was as late as December 28th that Prof. DuBois had concluded to undertake the special investigation of Georgia which I had requested him to make. This State was chosen because it has the largest Negro population, because it is a leader in Southern sentiment, but especially because Prof. DuBois was at the work in the State JOSEPH ENG. HON. GEO H. WHITE and he was by far the man of all others to do the work of investigation. My second choice would have been Virginia, and third South Carolina. Prof. DuBois outlined his plan and estimated his expense at $2,500. The amount was immediately appropriated and with his usual zeal he began the task. Ten or a dozen clerks were employed and the great machinery of a special census was set to work. Blanks were printed, correspondence launched and expert mechanical engineers set to work. The task came near being too much for his health, for he broke down in the midst, and the physician almost but ordered the work stopped. He did not, however, and we have the results. In this case are 31 charts, as follows: No.1, in front, shows Eastern and Western Hemispheres and the distribution of Africans and their descendants in all parts of the world. MAJ. C. A. FLEETWOOD. Nos. 2 and 3, the States according to their Negro population, Georgia heading the list, with 858,815. No. 4. Negro population of Georgia, as follows: 1790, 29,662; 1800, 60,423; 1810, 107,019; 1820, 151,417; 1830, 220,017; 1840, 283,697; 1850, 384,616; 1860, 465,698; 1870, 545,142; 1880, 725,133; 1890, 858,815. Nos. 5 and 6. Negro population of Georgia by counties in 1870, 1880 and 1890, showing the movement of the population. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. S. No. 7, migration from Georgia to other States, showing actual number of Negroes born in Georgia who were resident in each State and Territory; also of those in Georgia who were born in the several States and Territories; 89,351 Negroes born in Georgia live in other States, whereas only 43,-200 Negroes born in other States live in Georgia. No. 8 shows that notwithstanding this immigration from Georgia of the net sum of 46,147 Negroes in 1800, Negroes, 37 per cent of total population of 162,686. 1830, Negroes, 42.5 per cent of total population of 516,823. 1860, Negroes, 44 per cent of total population of 1,057,286. 1890, Negroes, 46.7 per cent of total population of 1,837,353. No. 9. Comparative increase of whites and Negroes in Georgia. No. 10. Age distribution compared with France, in which the Negro does not appear to so good advantage. No. 11. Conjugal condition compared with Germany, showing the total population married, single, widowed and divorced at different ages. Here the Negro in his family life compares favorably with the country having the highest perfection in home life. Nos. 12 to 19 take up the subjects of city and rural population, slaves and percentage of free colored people, amalgamation, illiteracy, enrollment in public schools, teachers, school houses and students in special courses. Nos. 20 to 31 show by unique designs valuation of school property, occupations of Negroes, property assessed for $13,447,. 423, land owned to value of $4,220,120, acres to amount of 1,042,223 owned in 1899, acres in each county, value of farm tools, horses and other stock, etc., etc. EXHIBIT CASE. NO. 4. In the adjoining case we find 150 of the finest photographs to be seen anywhere in the exposition. Hampton Institute sent them to tell the story of her work, and they have served the purpose admirably. As any description is impossible we pass to CASE NO. 5. Containing another set of charts sent by Atlanta University. These charts tell the story of Negro statistics for the whole country, much as the charts previously described do for Georgia. CASE NO. 6. In the last case to the right is a miscellaneous collection of photographs, charts, etc., showing Medal of Honor Men, factories owned or operated by Negroes, other factories in which they have employment, stores, shops and other places of business owned, and homes, churches and organizations conducted. In this last is the True Reformers of Richmond and views of Negro soldiers. On the extending shelf are accessible a series of bound volumes of written work by pupils of Fisk. The volumes are illustrated by photographs. In the shelves underneath are over 200 volumes of books by Negro authors. The total number of books by Negroes amounts to 1.400 volumes or more. THE TUSKEGEE EXHIBIT. Just above the exhibit case are 17 swinging cases containing samples of shop and farm work of the Tuskegee Institute. This institution believes in showing the practical things manufactured by its students in that great hive of industry. It has followed the rule in this case and by careful device has congested into a few feet the evidence of what its students are doing. One-half of these cases to the right contain beautifully arranged specimens of the magnificent agricultural work being done. Girls are seen in the photographs being taught open air work, and beside the picture are samples of the products they raise. This idea is carried out throughout the exhibit and thousands of visitors have turned these cases with interest. Just above the Tuskegee exhibit are pictures of three men, one of whom, B. K. Bruce, represents the most successful man we have produced in politics; the next, Booker T. Washington, is the first Negro in America in the estimation of the Nation, and the third must attach his signature to every paper dollar and every bond issued by the United States Government, or else neither is worth more than waste paper. In the vestibule (not shown in illustration) is a long case made of best French plate glass, containing the nine models made by Prof. Hunster and contributed by the Washington Colored Public Schools. If thousands have looked at any other features of this exhibit, tens of thousands have studied these models. Dramatic tableaux of real life, they speak to the most ignorant visitor. No. 1 shows a family of ex-slaves, just emancipated. Just behind them are woods representing the darkness of slavery, and before them is a winding path leading into an unknown future. Despair rests upon the face of the father, in close embrace the mother hugs a baby child, her first joy of freedom, since no cruel master can snatch it away. The enterprising bare-legged boy, whose development we shall trace J. ANDREW F HILYER. Expert Agent Negro Exhibit. in subsequent models, presents an apple to his hungry father. Model 2 shows a different scene. The father, aided by the son, is constructing the first rude home. The mother has upon a forked crossbeam a pot boiling with food from somewhere. In scene 3 the Northern school ma'am has a group of children under the friendly shade of an oak tree and the father stands enchanted by the scene. He leaves, and in scene 4 you behold him beside his weary horse talking to his neighbors whom he here finds cutting wood. Axes are at rest and the father pleads with his neighbors to come together and build a school house for the teacher. In model 5 he is welcoming the teacher to the first school house, which is an old M. B. cabin, chimney of stack, and fresh mud in the cracks. Seven years pass away, and in scene 6 the small farm, wagon, horse and neat home tell the story of the farmer's struggle and success. Seven years more pass, and in model 7 a neat white school house, with glass windows and brick chimney and cheerful children are presided over by the young man who was the barefoot boy in the first group. A generation passes away, and thirty-five years after slavery we behold 9 ```markdown ``` the three cadets and three young lady pupils, with the principal and the large, commodious building of the Washington Colored High School, represented in models 8 and 9. Prof. Hunster is too modest a man, his genius is too great to hold from the world the products of which he is capable. I trust he will honor himself and the race by more such constructions. In this brief summary I must beg pardon of exhibitors for doing them so much injustice in the meagre description given. To properly describe any exhibit named above would take all the space of this lengthy article. SALIENT FEATURES. The features of this exhibit which have most interested visitors are five, which I give in the order of importance to most visitors. First, the charts by DuBois, and Atlanta University; second, the photographs by Hampton Institute and the miscellaneous photos; third, the models furnished by Washington Colored Public Schools; fourth, books by Negro authors; fifth, the samples of industrial work and agricultural products, by Tuskegee Institute. Not all visitors will agree with this selection. Many have been most interested in the bound volumes of written work by Fisk University, others in the bound volumes of patents issued to negroes, but none will, I think, dispute first place for the charts. AWARDS. Many will recall the following prediction of Assistant Commissioner-General Woodward, December 2, 1899: "There is much talk in Paris as to what will be the chief attraction of the exhibition. It will be our exhibit of the educational work that is being done for our Negroes. I think this exhibition will show other Nations that we know how to solve the Negro problems upon intelligent, civilized lines. Some foreigners think we have nothing for the Negro but the bludgeon and revolver; we shall convince them otherwise." Two things have possibly demonstrated the truthfulness of the prediction-one, the receiving of fifteen awards, as follows: Two Grand Prizes. Two Gold Medals. Seven Silver Medals. Two Bronx Medals. Two Honorable Mentions. The other, the following interview by Commissioner General Peck given to a local correspondent. "Commissioner General Peck said regarding the exhibit made by the colored people of the United States at the Paris Exposition that 'their display was not only creditable as showing the advancement of the race, but it has attracted great attention from foreigners and had made the colored element of our population a very conspicuous figure in civilization. The work that had been done here in connection therewith reflected great credit upon their special representative, Thomas J. Calloway, appointed by me, and I am glad to hear testimony to that portion of the United States Exhibit.'" But what seems to me as the highest testimony of all is the request, which our own Commissioner of Education, Dr. W. T. Harris, who, after studying the exhibit made for the entire exhibit for his bureau in Washington. RECOGNITION OF RACE'S REPRESENTATIVE. Aside from the exhibit itself I think it was fortunate that the Negroes of America had a representative here. Several times I have been a guest at the Palace of the President of the French Government, and likewise at the palaces of Germany, Spain, Austria, Japan and others. Americans likewise have shown me every consideration, and my only complaint is lack of time to accept them all. When the monument to Lafayette was presented to France by the school children of America, it was stated by the orator of the day, Mr. Thompson, that among those who had contributed were the Negro children of America. It was a pleasure, therefore, for Mrs. Calloway and I to have our two little girls there in the official orchestra of the platform as representative of the millions a home. THOS. J. CALLOWAY, Paris, France. 10 THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS8. A Banner Day at the Second Baptist Lyceum-Colored Bankers, Grocers, Real Rstate Dealers, Publishers and Restaurantse Discusses Their Professions-Notes and Mention. Another audience that overflowed the capacity of the Second Baptist church lecture room was in attendance last Sunday afternoon upon the Second Baptist Lyceum. They came out to hear, and profit by, the discussion of the Negro's condition in business, past and present, and means for future development. The meeting partook of the nature of a symposium and the gentlemen who discussed the subject in its various ramifications were men who stand as leaders in their respective lines of endeavor. The audience was J. HON. L. C. BAILEY. in a sympathetic and earnest mood, and particular and constant attention was given each speaker. The president, Mr. R. W. Thompson was most felicitous in his introduction of the various speakers and his happy speeches added much to the interest of the meeting. Mr. L. C. Bailey, banker, inventor and business man and treasurer of the Capital Savings Bank Company was introduced and spoke on the "Negro as a Banker." Mr. Bailey spoke without notes and attempted no flights on the wings of oratory, but gave a plain, practical, common sense, right from the shoulder talk, that was replete with solid wisdom and good advice. He gave a little of the history of the inception of his "baby" as he calls the Capital Savings Bank, and said that it had been the hope of its founders that the Negroes of the District would average a deposit of at least $1,00 per month. This would give them a working capital of $80,000 a month, and with this capital said the speaker, the condition of the Negro in the District, financially, socially and in business, would have been revolutionized long ere this. He said that the colored teachers of the District spend $50,000 a year with the white dry good merchants, and yet no representation is given our race as saleswomen or salesmen. If these teachers would combine and go to one of the merchants and say to him, "We spend $50,000 a year and will spend it with you if you will put representatives of our race behind your counters." And, said the speaker, he would do it, though every white clerk in the establishment should leave. He counselled getting together, advised cultivating the saving habit, appealed to the people to start accounts with the Capital Savings Bank of at least on dollar per month, and he said before long our people would be able to get out of the alleys and byways and live in houses of their own on the front streets. The next speaker Mr. G. L. Marshall who THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "BIG BOW" J. P. KERR, The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseases or no Charge. Call or Write. Mr. L. G. Hayden, Manufacturer, Office hours 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily. has conducted for seven years a prosperous grocery business, who spoke on the Negro as a grocer. Mr. Marshall said that he did not see how a grocer could say in ten minutes what needed to be said on the subject, when he had to talk five minutes to sell a loaf of bread. He said that three dollars out of every five dollars that came in over his counter, came from his white customers, That the white people patronized him because they were not embarrassed in coming to a small place to buy small quantities. That the colored people did not patronize him because they wanted to be seen in big places where they could not afford to go, and really had no business. But he spoke of the number of our people who did patronize him, and his appreciation of it. He gave a splendid talk upon conditions surrounding the race and pointed hopefully to the future. Mr. Robert Pelham, jr., of Detroit, Mieh., who for 10 years edited and published one of the best race papers we have ever had read a paper on the Negro as a publisher. With a masterly stroke, he painted the trials and vieissitudes which come upon the man who runs a paper in the interest of the Negro. He attributed much of the hardship attending this business to the failure on part of the masses to reflect and read. Very humorously, he told of the tendency of the people to think that the price of a subscription was full value for a minute and full account of every phase of their personal life, nor was even the price of a subscription always in evidence. Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, secretary of the Union League and compiler of the Union League Directory was introduced and gave a resume of the the subject in its general aspect. He referred to the fact that industrially our ranks are being thinned, that there is a striking and noticeable absence of apprentices to take the places rapidly being left vacant by the old mechanics. In accounting for this condition he attributed it largely to the antipathy shown the Negre by the various labor unions, coupled with lack of opportunity among our own endeavors to supply this want. The general discussion was participated in by A. L. Manly, editor Daily Record, Prof. Jesse Lawson, Alex. H. Matthews of Georgia and Henry E Baker. On motion of Lieut. Lucien H. White a rising vote of thanks was tendered all the gentlemen taking part in the exercises. Next Sunday, Nov. 4th, the speaker will be Hon. George H. White, M. C. 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. 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THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG A BOUQUET OF PRAISES From Readers of The American - Leads in Character and Quality—Letters From all Parts of the World—Must Have it— "She Makes me Pay Next to the Bible" in Interest—Growing More in Favor Day by Day The publication of The Colored American began eight years ago to make it just what it is today: the leading colored journal of the world It has succeeded. You can stick a pin here. The rise of the paper to its present position of leadership has been steady—not artificial, up today and down tomorrow, it has steadily grown in favor, not because of personal reason, not at all, but because it sought the news of the progress of the Negro throughout the world and the states particularly, and gave it to the people, and the letters below are only those that are sincere, following the success of the publication, coming from the hearts of a grateful people. The Colored American today has the largest circulation of any colored paper in the country and the books stand open to prove the fact. This is not braggidocio, but the simple truth, and the time has come to tell it. The paper is original in the extreme, and withal is an encyclopedia for numbers of papers, whose managers fail to credit The Colored American. The editor has ably defended the race at every turn. Nothing discourages, but the least resistance makes the paper in all departments reach higher and still higher. The best staff of writers of the race is employed here and elsewhere. Right here has the owner succeeded. The managers feel indeed grateful to the host of people of both races who appreciate their efforts. People of both races well understand the fact that this is an up-to-date newspaper, which since its debut has brought successful Negroes to the front in contrast to the bad element which delight the white papers to publish. The Colored American's influence is unbounded. The colored people throughout the country look to it for defense and they get it too. No wavering, but straight forward republican, ever supporting the party which stands for liberty and against disfranchising the Negro in the South. The letters below are only a few of the many, which flood the offices of The Colored American each week. THE MOST PROGRESSIVE. To The Colored American—I enclose an order for two dollars for The Colored American for another year. I cannot do without the most progressive race journal. S. L Conwell. A LIGHT UNTO HIM. Troy, N. C., August 5. Editor Colored American: Inclosed find two dollars for The American. I regard your paper as the light unto our path. Yours truly, O. Faduma. GOD BLESS THE COLORED AMERICAN. Editor Colored American Dear Sir: I herewith send 60 cents in full payment for three months' subscription to the paper. May God bless this great race journal. Yours for success. Henry McClellan. COMPELLED BY HIS FAMILY. Editor of Colored American-Enclosed please flud $100 for paper from January 2, 1900 to July 1900. My family compells me to take your journal, as it is easily the leader in Negro journalism. With much respect, Foster Williams. COLORED AMERICAN TELLS HIM. Pittsburg, Pa. The Colored American; Please renew subscription at once. Inclosed find check for $2 Please if possible don't miss a number. I want to know what the race is doing. The American tells me every week. Respt., J. B. Shepard. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A PLEASURB. Colored American Publishing Company—Dear Sir, I received your letter today. You will find enclosed one dollar and ten cents on my account. It is a pleasure for me to pay for your paper. J. J. Peebles, 847 Oakland Ave. Kansas City, Kans ALWAYS WORKING. Parish of St. Landry, Sept 24. Editor Colored American: I am always working to increase the number of Colored Americans among my friends for it is all my desire to get them to read the leading paper white or black of this century. Yours truly, Paul Stepper. FOR ALL TIME. Chicago, Aug. 27. The Colored American. Gentlemen: Inclosed please find sixty cents in stamps for which send me The Colored American for three months. I hope to be able to take it for all time to come. Most resp'y yours, M. Mitchell. 2560 Calumet avenue. GREATEST OF THE AGE. The Colored American Publishing Company—Kind Sir, you will find herewith enclosed sixty cents for which please send to my address The Colored American, the greatest Negro paper of the present age. Yours respectfully, E.S.Reed. Hicks P.O., Miss. MAY THE DAY NEVER COME: To The Colored American- Kind Sir, you will find enclosed the sum of two dollars on the amount due you for your paper. I trust the day will never come when I shall not be able to sub scribe to your excellent paper, the greatest of all colored papers. Yours respectfully, A. L. Nelson. WOULDN'T MISS ONE ISSUE FOR MONEY. Durango, Colo., Oct. 17th. The Colored American. Dear Sir: As my subscription has about expired, which would be about the 25th of this month. I send two dollars for renewal of the same for another year. I would not miss an issue of the leading Negro journal for a year's subscription. Yours truly, J. J. Williams. AFFORDS HER THE CHANCE Maeon, Ga., Aug. 24. Colored American. Dear Sir: Inclosed please find post-office money order for one dollar and ten cents, for which please send The Colored American to my address six months. Am anxious to keep up with our women. The Colored American affords me the chance. (Mrs.) Hattie E. Hamilton. SECOND ONLY TO THE BIBLE. Eear Sir-Enclosed please find money order for one dollar which place to my credit. Shall remit balance due by the time my subscription expires. The people around this community are very much enthused over The Colored American. They read it with interest, second only to the Bible. Yonrs truly, H. C. Bacon. Riceboro. Ga. LONG MAX YOU LIVE. The Colored American—Dear sir, enclosed find one dollar and ten cents. I have the promise of some subscribers, if I get them I will send you names and amount. I am wholly unable to get along without The Colored American. Long may the prince and the leader in Negro journalism succeed. Yours truly, A. Dean. Pollard. Ala. Consular Service, U. S. A., Santo Domingo, July 14. Editor Colored American, My Dear Sir: Yours of the 15th ultime, enclosing bill of $3 for one year's subscription to The Colored American received. I enclose my check for $3, $2 for your paper, as pe advertised rates, and one dollar for postage. NOT AN EXPERIMENT. READ PARENTS, TEACHERS, PREACHERS, PUPILS THE RECEPTION OF into Thousands of Homes stamps it as a Success. THIRD EDITION just out. Enormous sales and hands so prizes. No Agent for this chart cries "Hard Times" We are going to place 10,000 of these charts into your homes by Xmas. We live for the children, and we make the following proposition to the school children of the country. We give Ten Dollars ($10.00) in gold as prizes for the ten best reasons why every home should have a copy of this chart. First prize, $5.00; second prize, $8.00; third prize, $2.00. The conditions are brief and simple: First, the applicant him elf 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. REUTOR, Little Rock, Ark. Big inducements to Agents. Send 10 cents in cash or stamps for descriptive circulars. I should feel lost without your great journal. Very truly yours, Editor, Colored Amerioan—Please find enclosed seventy-five cents for which please continue the paper to me. I will send as often as I can. Mrs. Spann is post mistress at this place and she sometimes see my mail before I do, then I am compelled to pay my debts, so you see she saw the bill you sent me and she gave me hall columbia and told me to pay for The Colored Ameri can if nothing else. Yours truly, W. W. Spann, Silver Springs, Fla. REMEMBER THE PERSON, WHO SHOWED IT. Manager The Colored American— Sir, Enclosed please find sixty cents postage stamps for which you will send me The Colored Americad for three months to my address as given below. I hope to be able to send a subscription for a year at the time hereafter. I shall always remember the person who showed me a copy of the finest paper ever published by the race. Yours respectfully, Gustave Bomer, Lucy P. O., St. John, La. SUBSCRIPTION FOR FIVE YEARS, FROM WEST INDIES. Consulate of the United States of America, St. Thomas D. W. L., Aug. 17th. Editor Colored American, My Dear Sir. Pardon this delay; I mean it shall not occur again. Inclosed please find $12 for subscription for paper for five years; $2 for foreign postage for four years. This late date has been caused by the thing I have always preached against, procrestination. Forgiveness is a divine trait, please exercise it. Yours truly. Lewis Biggers, INSURANCE AGENT. Mablan Van Horn, U. S. Consul. IMPOSSIBLE TO BE WITHOUT IT. Coloroda Springs, Colo., Aug. 81st. Editor Colored American. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in renewing my subscription for another three months. Please find inclosed by money order the smt. of sixty cents. I believe that it would be almost impossible for me to do without The Colored American, so I shall keep up my dues as long as I am able. Hope that every subscriber will do as well or better than I, so you may not have any trouble in improving the paper. Yours very truly, Sarah Brooks The lecture delivered under the auspices of the Department of Pedagogy at Howard University on the 25th inst., was a brilliant success. Dr. Rankin in his subject, "Mrs. Browning or Woman as a Poet." was listened to with absorbing interest. Miss Barker read a poem by Mrs. Browning, while Misses Beatrice Warrick, Lola Johnson, Prof. Stephens and Mr. Clarence White, our talented young violinist, all sustained their former reputations. The Christian Endeavor social at Miner Hall was a very pleasing affair. 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. --- Yours respectfully. A FACT. 11 MME. 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FISHER ..Dyer and Cleaner,: ..Dyer and Cleaner,: 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th St. n w. Telephone 152 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. Elviria (O.) Daily News. 12 ```markdown ``` Recorder Cheatham Pays a Handsome Tribute to North Carolina's Banner Agricultural and Mechanical College President James B. Dudley Solving the Race Problem. A Colored American reporter dropped into the City Hall the other morning in search of news, and in the Recorder's Office encountered the Hon. H P. Cheatham, who was just removing the stains of travel incidental to a week's hard campaigning in West Virginia and Maryland. Being asked concerning his recent visit to Greensboro's famous industrial school, Mr. Cheatham related the following interesting story in the easy, graceful style which has made him a favorite with newspaper men: "The Agricultural and Mechanical College at Greensboro, N. C.," said Recorder Cheatham, "is one of the handsomest and best equipped of the many strong educational institutions now scattered throughout the South. It has been in existence about seven years and it is designed to provide practical instruction for both sexes of the Negro youth in the mechanical and liberal arts as well as mental and moral training. J. HON. H. P. CHEATHAM. It was established by an Act of Congress and derives support both from national and state appropriations. "I was immensely pleased," continued the Recorder "upon my recent visit, to Greensboro, to find so many notable improvements. The grounds have been nicely graded and terraced and several new structures have been erected which give greatly increased facilities, and add largely to the convenience and comfort of the faculty and students I noticed particularly the well-stocked laboratories and the workshops of every description where bright, active young men are learning trades and the young women were engaged in mastering the milinery and dressmaking pursuits. In the fields near to nature's heart they study agriculture and horticulture. The attendance was large and the order was perfect, all seemed happy and contented and extremely earnest in their desire to perfect themselves in all the useful arts. The College is noted far and wide for its dairy products and it is generally admitted that 'Greensboro A. and M.,' furnishes the finest milk and butter to be found in the county. The cattle and other stock have the appearance of being well cared for." "How about the officers and managers. Mr. Cheatham. "I can unqualifiedly indorse both. The President, Prof James B. Dudley, is an educator of rare genius. a man of vast energy and enterprise whose fidelity to duty and answerving loyalty have won for him a warm place in the affections of the colored people of North Carolina. His conservative view of the race problem, a strong stand for harmonious relations between the masses and classes of the great Southland have made him very popular with the whites who appreciate intelligence and real manhood irrespective of color. He is thus able to geat the car of the best element of the state and can wield a powerful influence in behalf of his own race. Of this, he never fails to take advantage when the circumstances seem to justify. Professor Dudley and Lare a unit upon the vital issues that THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, H. H. concern the wellbeing of the Negro and I feel a sense of personal indebtedness to him for the generous moral support which he he has given me throughout my public career. He possesses a liberal education and is a graduate of Shaw University. He is in all respects a highone Christian gentleman, the best evidence of which lies in his ability to successfully run the gauntlet of criticism that every aspiring Negro is called upon to endure. Iam gladto note that upon the occasion of his visit to Washington last spring, he made a deep impression upon the thoughtful citizens of the cultured national capital." "Did you speak while at Greensboro, Mr. Cheatham?" "Well," said the Recorder, with a modest smile, "it might not be appropriate for me to refer to that any length I spoke to the students Sunday evening at their Christian Endeavor meeting and I could not but feel gratified over the welcome which was accorded me. I gave the young people some plain, old-fashioned advice which seemed to touch them in the right spot and I hope they felt encouraged to go on with their work of educating that forceful trinity, the head, the hand and the heart. The program was excellent. The musical talent of the young ladies being an especially enjoyable feature. Col. James H. Young, the eloquent commander of the 3rd N. C. regiment and Prof. E. A. Johnson, the historian, delivered timely addresses. "Before leaving you, I must repeat that I was highly pleased with all I saw during my stay at this thriving institution and I wish it God-speed. Prof. Dudley is extremely fortunate in his surroundings being supported heartily by a well-trained faculty and sustained in every recommendation by a broad minded Board of Trustees, who are, with two exceptions, members of the Caucasian race. The colored trustees are Meers. H. C. Tyson and Charles E. Lane, who hold responsible Federal positions in this city. "I am frank to say that I shall never lose an opportunity to pay a visit to bonnie Greensboro and enjoy the open-handed hospitalities which characterizes her prosperous citizens." Song Service By The Asbury Choir. Persons who went to the Asbury church later than seven o'clock last Sunday evening were unable to gain admittance. Many were turned away without being able to get further than the vestibule door. People started to the church as early as six o'clock and as seating capacity is limited to about 700, standing room even, was very desirable sometime before the hour set for the beginning of service. Never before in the history of "Old Asbury" has the music rendered been of such an artistic quality, and so acceptably given. Prof. Lewis has surely worked out a musical triumph in being able to bring out such excellent results as were manifest last Sunday night from ordinary material. Since his engagement there, the choir has been reorganized, and is now rated among the very best church choirs of either race here. To hear them at the usual service is indeed a treat, but the special effort of last Sunday will live long in the memory of all who attended. The choir was ably assisted by the always popular Amphionse: Misses Helen Belle, Georgia Mackall, and Annie R. Payne, sopranos; and Messrs. A. D. Taylor, and Jos Witson tenors; and Wm. Cooper, bass; Bernardine Smith, violinist, Benj. H. Baker; Mrs. Estelle V. Jarvis is the organist, and Prof. J. Henry Lewis, is the director. LOVE'S AMBITION. Written for The Colored American. "Fain would I climb but that I fear to fall," Raleigh to England's Queen once said. And I too would aspire, but that I fear The weight of thy displeasure on my head. LUCILIAN H. WHITE. Washington, D. C., Oct. 1990 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 gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be b age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as join the country you pay 85 cents per month as dues; if months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 p ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 m After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 you must be between 14 and 16 years to age.) as joining fee. If you live with as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per month. $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly p receives $75.00 if you die within a y 5.00 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 ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Cosebud Fountain you must be between age. You pay $1 00, either cash or one monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents pay decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. Stock Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month. Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 a year. After one year the Death Benefit is 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annuity is valued first year at from $100 to two years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dued first year at from $250 to $175. All years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dued date of issue at from $1 000 to $700orship in ether of the Fountains etc. required amount of Bank stock, which of True Reformers has paid up to J. with a grand total of $521,264 75, over Our Savings Bank the Order has a solution that is a credit not only to the bank. It began business April 3, 1889. The business is the same as that constituted bank, and is surrounded by The stock sells for $5,00 a share. Both time and demand deposit on time deposits. The follower auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia has its flourishing condition:— 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 $37. 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 years. Fee dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at one year its value is $500 to $800. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue You are entitled to a Life Membership in either Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reform 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand to HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $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 Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $800. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time of its a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,273 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,883 22 Banking House ..... 14,060 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 is located in Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the purchase 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Board per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work carried out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folks' example liberality and broad-minded generosity, the entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to its doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole residence or connections. The Order makes itself the charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grendel Real Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Receiver who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Members of the Order and the public, when visiting invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates. The Real Estate Department manages and controls the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,963 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 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 28 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 Total. ..... 391,120 Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Order and the public generally are savers. Published by the order from its own voice of the people, representing the Beacon Light, the Headlight Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $115 for the work of the people, which prices. Roo County, Va., the Order has purchased an "Old Folk's Home." With ungenerosity, the Order does not limit the land, nor even to members families, but the aid of the whole race, regardless of the makes itself the trustee for this glorious, black and white, North, East, South, the carrying out of this praiseworthy was a Grend Rally Day for the Homeowner of the Reformer's Savings Bank, grant for it to The Grand Fountain. When visiting Richmond, Va., at 500 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant best and rates are reasonable. Fees and controls all property interests, buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel addition to these the Order leases. The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1,000 per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Reilly 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. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, --- A BEE HIVE RESOURCES. For any further information, address W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. LIABILITIES REGISTER LYONS ITINERARY. His Successful Political Tour in the Great West-Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky in Line for McKinley and Prosperity. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasuy has just returned to his desk from a three weeks tour of the states in the great Ohio valley and middle West. His speaking tour was a record breaker—for beginning at Chicago he toured to St. Louis, Mo. and southern Illinois addressing large and enthusiastic audiences everywhere. One of the most successful meetings being the great demonstration given in his honor by the Business Men's Sound Money League at St. Louis The republicans of Missouri feels elated over the visit of Mr. Lyons, and many erring colored voters there have returned to the party fold by reason of his powerful arguments in favor of expansion, stable currency, retention of J. HON. JUDSON W. LYONS. the Philippines, the Negro soldier and the great wave of prosperity now in evidence. While in Illinois, Mr. Lyons visited Brooklyn, a small town of 1,500 inhabitants, in the southern part of the state commonly known as "Egypt." The town is mainly populated by colored people, and healthy signs of progress and prosperity are visible on every hand. Leaving the state of Lincoln and Lovejoy Mr. Lyons headed for Indiana where he made complete circuit of the state. At Muncie, at Marion, at Rockville, at Princeton, at Rockport, Ind., his audiences were so large and the enthusiasm was so great that the democratic leaders of the state of Indiana sent their most effective orators to follow him and if possible to counteract the influence and the good impression he has made on the voters of that state. In conversation with a representative of this paper Mr. Lyons makes a most favorable report of the states visited by him for McKinley and prosperity. Mr. Lyons stated that in an experience of sixteen years campaigning, he had never seen so much enthusiasm and so much interest taken in the campaign by the whole people as he witnessed in Indiana and Illinois. The argument of prosperity, of the "full dinner pail," of "expansion" and of loyalty to the flag seemed to have reached the hearts of the people everywhere. Even the women have become interested and in many of the meetings which he addressed a large percentage of the audience was composed of the gentle sex. Space will not permit the reproduction of the many complimentary things said of Mr. Lyons and of his speeches while in the West and a single excerpt is introduced here as a sample of the many that appeared in newspapers in the various towns where he spoke. The Indianapolis Journal the leading morning daily of Indiana and the mouth piece of the republican party of that state in its dispatch from Anderson, Ind. says: Anderson, Ind., Oct. 28—The largest political meeting of colored citizens ever held in Madison county was the gathering at the opera house in this city last night, when fully a thousand assembled to hear Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury. Preceeding the speaking the "White Wings Colored Republican Club," a hundred and fifty voters strong, paraded the streets of the city and matched in a body to the opera house where seats had been reserved THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. for them. The meeting was under the auspices of the "Rescue Riders Club" and was presided over by Dr. C. R. Atkins. The latter, in introducing the speaker said the colored man of the North had more at stake in this campaign than at any time since the Civil War, as it was the republican party that had offered him every hope he had cherished and that the race was not only the right of suffrage, except in states where the dominion of democracy had rendered that impossible, but every added opportunity that had been given to the race in the last quarter of a century that meant its advancement, prosperity and uplift. His remarks were heartily applauded and he wittily introduced Mr. Lyons as the 'man who signed all of Uncle Sam's money, and although he may not bring you a paper dollar; a silver dollar, or a gold dollar, yet his gospel will be worth hundred cents every time.' Mr. Lyons was given a hearty reception, and for more than a hour spoke with eloquence and feeling. He showed the wonderful advance of his race since war days, due to the aid and encouragement of republican legislation and republican assistance. The deception and insincerity of the democratic party was vividly pictured in so far as its "issues" in this campaign are concerned. He exposed the false cry of imperialism, and said the only form of imperialism in this country is that forced on the colored race in the South by Tillman and his followers, the real managers and dictators of the democratic policy. The democratic party, he declared, is after their votes, and the republican party offered them a chance to better their condition and urges them to become men. The speech glowed with eloquent periods, and the tribute to President McKinley and to the colored troops in the Civil War and at San Juan were received with great applause. In closing he urged the colored citizens of Anderson and Madison county to support the republican nominees from President to constable. The Delaware street M. E. church (colored) tendered a banquet to Mr. Lyons at the conclusion of the speech at the opera house, and this was attended by a number of the leading citizens of Anderson, including Judge McClvre, Councilman Wooley, J. F. Bayless, Jacob Harter and others. Town Topics. Town Topics. Malaria, chills, and fevers cured by Dr. Hoskins Indian Sage. Miss Almira Crutchfield, of 405 S st., is out, after a brief illness. The exodus of voters is the greatest in the history of Washington. Henry D. Pryor has been re-assigned to a case at the Government Printing Office. The Colored American is now on sale at W. L. Smith's pharmacy, 2301 7th street, northwest. The Colored American is on sale at Mr. N. Coleman's restaurant, 1214 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. If Mr. Ernest Johnson will call at this office he will learn something that will be of interest to him. Mrs. Thomas Brown, of 412 O. N. W., who has been spending some time in Geneva, N. Y., will return here soon. The Women's League, Mrs. Helen A. Cook, president, is arranging for a "day" at Second Baptist Lyceum in December. It will be a grand affair. Mr. Joseph A. Reed of North Berwick, Maine, formerly of Washington, D. C., has bought a fine farm in Virginia just a little way out from Washington. Miss Mary Upshaw, of 788 4th street, northwest, who went to Sandwich, Mass., to spend the summer, has returned. Bishop Abram Grant passed through the city this week and stopped over a few hours to shake hands with his host of friends. Mr. Jerome B. Osborn, an old Washington boy but who has been living in Lancaster, Pa., has returned to this city for permanent residence. [Illustration of a woman with a halo around her head, wearing a high collar and a decorative crown.] Miss Susan Wymar. Miss Susan Wymar, teacher in the Richmond school, Chicago, Ill., writes the following letter to Dr. Hartman regarding Pe-ru-na. She says: "Only those who have suffered as I have, can know what a blessing it is to be able to find relief in Pe-ru-na. This has been my experience. A friend in need is a friend indeed, and every bottle of Pe-ru-na I ever bought proved a good friend to me."—Susan Wymar. Mrs. Margaretha Danben, 1214 North Superior St., Racine City, Wis., writer. I feel so well and good and happy now that pen cannot describe it. Pe-ru-na is everything to me. I have taken several bottles of Pe-ru-na for female complaint. I am in the change of life and it does me good." Pe-ru-na has no equal in all of the irregularities and emergencies peculiar to women caused by pelvic catarrh. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Oq for a free book for women only. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE-MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER Straightine is the fastest is low (25c), advertised in is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied with the latest and newest of the sale of our goods. The with circulars and other advertising matter Company making Straightline is charter with ample capital to carry out all its propr citizens of this city, and should not be co that are trying to do business on the rep Straightline to-day has the largest sale of sold and used in every State in the Union, iv endored by all users with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are among the leading citizens of this city, and should not be confounded wit. the many "take" concerns that are trying to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightline. Straightline to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is sold and used in every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is highly endured by all users. WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to day for terms and full information in your place. A trial can (about one month) will be mailed to any address on receipt of and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING H. H. E. 1520 14th St. A First-class Line of High Grade Sherries, Ciga Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straighttime 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. A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. ASK FOR ELLIOTT'S— Private Stock A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Appetizer in the Morning and H. H. Elliott 1520 FOURTEENTH ST Private Stock Whiskey A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Tonic. Just the Thing for an Appetizer in the Morning and a Sleep Producer at Night. BY 2. Super Premier No 2. The Smith Premier Typewriter marks the very highest point reached in writing machine mechanism. It leads in the typewriter world. Thousands of satisfied users pronounce it.... Perfectly Simple and Simply Perfect. Their testimony is that Smith Premier capacity for good work all the time is unequaled. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE. The Smith Premier is especially adapted to the "Touch Sytem" of Typewriting. THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO. 519 11th Street, Northwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. We Want Agents in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered, Nelson's Straightine Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a day working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $3.00. Writing article ever offered to agents. The price and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well known newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a hat unknown. We keep our agents supplied better, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The latter under the laws of the State of Virginia, promises. Its officers are among the leading contounded wit. the many 'take' concerns reputation we have made for Straightline. Use of any hair preparation on the market. It is safe, and in many foreign countries, and is high- mation before someone else gets the agency nth's treatment) of Nelson's Straightine of 30c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders G COMPANY, Richmond, Va. 18 THE COLUMBIA AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. J. 14 --- MR. H. J. M'DONALD. A Representative Negro—From the Lone Star State—Successful Grocer—A Political Power in Cuney's State. When H. J. McDonald was born in Georgia just a few years before the opening of the great Rebellion—though proud as a parent may be of his child; though as hopeful of his future—still his home teachers hardly dreamed then (how could we, when slavery had us bound?) that their bright sunshine then and now as well would ever make such a pronounced success and be such an important factor in the community. Mr. McDonald was born in Florence, Ga., in 1855; and there resided until 1876, when he with his parents moved over into Alabama. McDonald remained in Alabama and worked very J. B. MR. J. H. M'DONALD. hard indeed, striving to accumulate something. Strange as it may seem, we often hear the average orator of the present day chastising us as a race for beginning at the top, after our emancipation, instead of at the bottom of building the superstructure, before we had laid the foundation. But some of the most pleasing examples of the black man striving after something material, is found in the records of characters as our subject, Mr. McDonald. Feeling that he could better his condition in every respect, in 1880 Mr. McDonald with his family—for since his adventure into Alabama, he had taken unto himself a life-long friend, and who has proven herself this—moved into the then paradise of the South, Texas, and settled at Mexia, which place has been his home since, and which has been the scene of struggles and triumphs. Here Mr. McDonald has established himself a record for all times, and of which his posterity will be justly proud. In the fall of 1887, Mr. McDonald opened a grocery; misfortune has been his as well as success; dark days have hung over him just as the days of sunshine have abided. Only those of apathy came first, and the harvest, rich as it is, is now being reaped. Mr. McDonald's place has no signs of the colored man in his place of business; no greasy counters or cobwebbed walls; no great crowds of loafers hanging around, driving away trade and respect, but rather on the other hand, everything is clean and neat. The McDonald store is located in the central part of his little city, on Commerce st. which is the center for traffic and commerce. He keeps a stock of goods which will compare favorably with any around. Customers are never compelled to chase from store to store in search of an article if they ever once try McDonald, for, as the motto goes there: "If it is in town McDonald has it." He has a great host of customers of both races. He numbers among his customers people of all conditions leaders and laborers; and Mr. McDonald has and holds the confidence of each one. He keeps at the same stand and improves as time flits by. Today like yesterday Mr. McDonald puts quality first. Right here has been the secret of his success. Today he keeps the best in the market No "second hand" or cast off at all. His store is a commissary for all things good and delicious. Mr. McDonald personally stands high in his vicinity. His word is as reliable as the City National Bank of his town. No one ever doubts his sincerity for a moment. His character is the man. He has not builded unwisely at all. Deeper than this successful career is the underlying principle—honesty of purpose, and then as Tom Reed says, "the right action." Mr. McDonald is indeed a local power in the G. O. P., ranks. He is honest there as elsewhere. He prefers his private affairs to public office. This is the only reason he has not been the recipient of some respectable public office. A white paper published in Mexia in a recent edition paid this tribute to Mr. McDonald: "H. J. McDonald, a colored citizen of Mexia, conducts a successful grocery business on Commerce street. He is one of the few colored men in the state commanding the respect and having the confidence of the white population. He is very intelligent and is strictly reliable in all his dealings. Mr. McDonald is one of the leading politicians in the ranks of the republicans " Such is the career of H. J. McDonald. No wavering, believing first in right; no deceit, working for the uplift of his people, he is indeed a splendid example of an ideal Negro who must throw off our burden and make this race of ours, "free indeed and in truth." BOOK REVIEWS Editor C. H. Phillips of the Christian Index, tried himself on his century edition: It is indeed a credit to the church and to the race. We congratulate Brother Phillips upon the successful issuance of the largest illustrated Negro paper of the century. Howard's Magazine for October is full of interesting matter. The publisher should feel satisfied as to its merits. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Washington has a very logical article on "The Effect of Imperialism Upon the Negro Race." Prof. Miller is quite able to discuss such a subject. He advises the Negro above all things to adhere to the great Declaration of Independence regardless of party, since as Prof. Miller so aptly says: "There has been a strange transposition of parties on this question. The doctrine of Abraham Lincoln has been espoused by the party of Stephen A. Douglas, while the professed followers of the great Emancipator are practising the doctrine of political subjugation and inequality." Phil H. Brown has a very beautiful poem taken from life called "Ma'ohin Wid De Ban." The Hon. Fred. L. McGhee the colored leader of Minneapolis bar, tells why we should not as a race, support the present administration. The article is indeed an interesting one, full of wholesome thought. The rapid fire gun invented by the colored inventor Mr. Eugene Burkins is treated by one Mr. W. G Alexander. It furnishes interesting reading matter, as well as the facts of the invention, which has attracted so much attention. A poem on the "Return of John Brown" by Ada E Ferris is an excitable poem from imagination. Withal the Howard will compare with our best magazines of today and will probably hold its own Telephone: 797 THE RAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE X Ray in use for examination and diagnosis. German specialists treat all chronic diseases of man and woman; catarrh, rheumatism, brain, stomach, hear t,kidney, bladder, hemorrhoids (piles) cured; vitality restored. RUPTURE CURED. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection; no pain. Trusses on trial. Private diseases, stricture, impotency, varicocele, hydrocele, syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases treated and cure accomplished. Hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6. Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 evening. DR. CZARRA. 316 6th street and 494 Louisiana avenue, northwest. FOUND AT LAST! The Magnetic Comb TIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty, Nappy, Kinky Hair. Its utility is life. This Comb, in connection with ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, the great hair grower, causes the hair to grow long. This great electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic power, allows to the hair, causing the hair to grow long and straight. The effect is seen. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the Comb is faced. Look at the BUG. This is a hair germ parasite. They are invisible, maked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the root hair, destroying the life of the hair, and causing it to fall out; also causes of Scalp Diseases. If you have dandruff or any scalp disease; if you thin and short and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on the top or on the sides if your hair is falling out, it is caused by this germ. The MAGNETIC COMB together with ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, destroys these hairs to grow long and straight, soft, silky, and beautiful. Two great hair growers, ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, are sent with comb. Price, $5.00, and mailed to any address, prepaid, on receipt of prb. positively requires no heating. CE. TO QUICKLY introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of this paper this opportunity. Cut out the document and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR, and we will mail you at our office. THE MAGNETIC COMB and two boxes of ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE. Make all Money and Express Orders payable to R. GATES President. Register your letters—it protects you. Press all orders to MAGNETIC COMB COMPANY, comb is positively harmless. GUARANTEE. TAKE NOTICE—There being so many even minded, skeptical persons, who decry every horse as a humbug, we take the following method of repudiating all such sludden slanders, by absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper, and would take the department from a dishonest firm. W READY FOR BUSINESS GRAY'S CAFE, Old Fellows Hall, No. 1606 M Street, N. W. From 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Meals a la FOUND AT LAST! The Magnetic Comb. BEFORE USING. Hair Disease Germ Under Microscope AFTER USING. POSITIVELY and permanently straightens Knotty, Nappy, Kinky Hair. Electricity is life. This Comb, in connection with ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, the great hair grower, causes the hair to grow long and straight. This great electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic power, gives new life to the hair, causing the hair to grow long and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the Comb is commenced. Look at the BUG. This is a hair germ parasite. They are invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, destroying the life of the hair, and causing it to fall out; also causes all forms of Scalp Diseases. If you have dandruff or any scalp disease; if your hair is thin and short and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on the top or on the temples, or if your hair is falling out, it is caused by this germ. The MAGNETIC COMB, together with ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, destroys these, thus enabling the hair to grow long and straight, soft, silky, and beautiful. Two boxes of the great hair grower, ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, are sent with each Comb. Price. $5.00, and mailed to any address, prepaid, on receipt of price. The Comb positively requires no heating. NOTICE. TO QUICKLY introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of this paper this opportunity. Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR, and we will mail you at once, prepaid. THE MAGNETIC COMB and two boxes of ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE. Make all Money and Express Orders payable to R. GATH-RIGHT, President. Register your letters—it protects you. Address all orders to OUR GUARANTEE. TAKE NOTICE-There being so many evil minded, skeptical persons, who decry every honest article as a humbug, we take the following method of repudiating all such evil minded slanderers, by absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper, and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. Odd Fellows Hall, No. 1606 M Street, N. W. Cafe Open From 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Meals a la Carte. Regular Breakfast from 7 to 10 a. m. " Dinner from 4 to 7 p. m. Sunday Dinner from 2 to 4 p. m. Ice Cream and Ices Constantly on Hand. Flavors for Sunday, Vanilla, Peach, Strawberry, Chocolate, Lemon Ice Fine Catering a Specialty. Soliciting the patronage of our friends and the public generally, we are Very respectfully, GRAY & BRO. PROPRIETORS Ice Cream and Ices Constantly on Hand. Flavors for Sunday, Vanilla, Peach, Strawberry, Chocolate, Lemon Ice. Soliciting the patronage of our friends and the public generally, we are Very respectfully, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. E. BE NOT TO THE COLORED PE King of all BE NOT DECEIVED COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG. RICHMOND, VOL. AFTER BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. many SO CALLED hair-growers and well knowing to a certainty that many wish to make a straight-forward, through this great paper. In S. M. Moore, through a fortunate ONO. It was not offered for sale when it was put upon the market and through test by the colored people of legitimate remedy, true to all that respect of the confidence of every person found it to cause the hair to grow beautiful as an April morning. Now, in the market there are always a capital out of the merits of other business, numerous firms have entered our straighteners, many of which are and doing great damage to the hair be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Recognizing the first hair-straighteners now of these are frauds upon honest statement to the year 1871 our late circumstance, acquired or purchase to any expert met with marked such that time it was promised for it, and member of the colored long and straight, soft whenever a genuine number of people whose people's goods. See it the market, offering worthless, causing the and scalp, and the coat which are filled with these let us sound a wbe deceived by flaring Hair Tonics, which is sold with and we will forfeit $50,000. lately agree to forfeit if they were not true several years under the who has used Ozono but 20,000 people are recommends Ozono and take the Kinks out of some Hair. It will make your head of all itchiness and Scurf can not live from falling out. It w hair long and soft. Now, right here, remedies to straighten you to use hot irons. life of the hair, and outside assistance. straight forever. You the hair are seen in a The price of Ozono this liberal offer, which to us, enclosing with four large boxes of Ozono which makes black skin diseases. Also o small-pox pits. We Food—Nature's great and all facial blemish younger. We will also include absolutely CHEMICAL. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics, Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114. Fairfield, Texas. Here is another OZONO. Gentlemen. After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozone has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name....., House, No. Street....., City. County....., State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever M. FOR MALARIA, CHILLS, AND FEVENS. 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th St. n. w Telephone 152 Mr Clarence C. White as violinist possesses the artistic temperament to a marked degree, as well as the in dispensable gift of sympathetic interpretation. His tone is full and his facility of execution is wonderful. Elviria (O.) Daily News. Dr. Hoskin's INDIAN SAGE THE KIND THAT CURES. AT YOUR DRUGGIST'S, 50 CTS. Cheap, a ten-room house including bath. All modern improvements. Terms cash. Apply at 1911 7th street northwest. Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT. MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. 1. --- --- The COLORED American THE NEGRO EXHIBIT AT PARIS. The American Negro Exhibit At the Paris Exposition. --- I am asked by the editor of the Colored American to tell the complete story of the American Negro Exhibit. No task could be more pleasant, for I believe the Negroes of the United States should have the fullest information about this project which has gone abroad in their name and in their name has demanded and received a hearing in the great concourse of Nations that have met here in Paris to congratulate each other upon the progress of the nineteenth century. The American Negro may not have established an independent government, and he may be lacking in all the paraphernalia of royalty, but his progress has been no less marked in civilization, and any just consideration of its marvelous progress falls far short of the truth if it puts him down as a zero, unless that zero multiplies by ten. At the opening of this century the Constitution of the United States was still in swaddling clothes, the slave trade was in all its vigor and horrors of the "middle passage," and in practically every State in the Union the crack of the slave whip might have been heard. The great American Constitution, which has been characterized by William Lloyd Garrison as "A cov- J. THOMAS J CALLOWAY. enant with death and an agreement with hell," had sanctioned forever the ownership of human property and thus to deny the truth of its own statement that "men are created equal." Let us not refer to the terrible blasphemy in which slave sympathizing preachers proved by Apostle Paul's epistles the holiness of slavery, nor to the great chivalry of the South which made concubines of our illiterate, helpless mothers. This will be too much, and the picture is complete without it. Suffice it to say that the century closes in beautiful contrast, and from the four corners of the Nation Negroes have sent here to the Universal Exposition proofs of progress in manhood, womanhood, education, industry and all the evidences of good citizenship. PRELIMINARY WORK So far as I know the first effort to have a separate exhibit in connection with the general exhibit of the United States was made by myself in the following letter sent to over one hundred representative Negroes in various sections of the United States: Washington, D. C., October 4, 1899. My Dear Str:— I am compiling arguments to present to the management of the United States Exhibit at the Paris Exposition to persuade the managers to provide for a Negro Exhibit in connection with the United States Exhibit at that exhibition during the next year. The principal argument I hope to use is that the leading members of our race desire it. For securing a statement from you I address you in this letter. While I deplore as deeply as any other member of my race, the matter of drawing the color line at any time where it is not already drawn by the other race, there are times, and this is one, when we owe it to ourselves to go before the world as Negroes. Every one who knows about public opinion in Europe will tell you that the Europeans think us a mass of rapists, ready to attack THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. O. New Orleans, La., Oct. 16, 1899. Dear Sir: I favor making such an exhibit at the Paris Exhibition as will indicate to the civilized world that the American Negro is making an honest and successful effort to overcome the many disadvantages under which he has labored hitherto. My Dear Sir: It will be a tangible object lesson to the civilized world that the Negro is not as bad as it has been represented through a prejudiced press. Respectfully, L. H. HOLSEY. Washington, D. C., Oct. 7, 1899. Dear Sir: Unless the Negro is specifically mentioned he is left out by tacit understanding. This exposition will furnish a splendid opportunity for the race to make a creditable showing before the world. Yours truly, KELLY MILLER. Wilberforce, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1899. Dear Sir: Your communication received and the contents noted. I am hearty in favor of representation at the Paris Exposition. I am willing to do anything that I can to forward the movement to have our sons and daughters represented in the World's Exposition. Washington, D. C., Oct. 18, 1899. Dear Sir: The effort you are making to provide for a Negro Exhibit at the Paris Exhibit is laudable, and should be encouraged by every man and woman identified with the race. In this way alone can the evidences of our progress be made a living, breathing reality not only to Europeans, but to many Americans, who know almost nothing of the strides the Negro has made in literature and in art, as well as in the various industries and trades. These united appeals were laid before Commissioner-General Peck and Director Howard J. Rogers, Depart- H.C. ment of Education and Social Economy. The reply was favorable and I was asked to state the plans and scope of the proposed exhibit. In the meantime President McKinley had become interested. Mr. Booker T. Washington made a personal visit to the President on behalf of the movement, and he was seconded by Messrs. Lyons, Cheatham and White. The result was that the President became deeply interested, and after a consultation between the President and the Commissioner General, I was told that the exhibit had been arranged for and I had been selected to carry out the plans. It was not till November 15th that I received my commission, and there remained just five months to collect, transport 3,500 miles across the ocean and install in a foreign land an exhibit that was to reflect credit upon nine million people scattered over 45 States and distributed in every line of occupation common to white Americans. It is hardly necessary to say that I shuddered at my task, and wondered if all my efforts had not been merely to put a drowning weight around my own neck. "TO MAKE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW" The first difficulty to arise was the matter of funds. I was told that funds were so scarce that I could not be paid a salary of a clerkship, and any other expenses must be limited to such personal traveling as I should be specifically authorized to do. I was allowed a stenographer for 60 days and was permitted to have an office in the cellar of the Capital Savings Bank. It was in this connection that Congressman George Henry White came to the rescue. He introduced in Congress a bill appropriating fifteen thousand dol- every white woman exposed, and a drug in civilized society. This information has come to them through the horrible libels that have gone abroad whenever a Negro is lynched, and by the constant references to us by the press in discouraging remarks. The social and political economists of the Old World put down the erroneous accounts of such cases as that of Sam Hose as truth, and, not reading the further disclosures, reach conclusions which do us harm. How shall we answer these slanders? Our newspapers they do not subscribe for, if we publish books they do not buy them, if we lecture they do not attend. To the Paris Exposition, however, thousands upon J. thousands of them will go and a well selected and prepared exhibit representing the Negro's development in his churches, his schools, his homes, his farms, his stores, his professions and pursuits in general will attract attention, as did the exhibits at Atlanta and Nashville Expositions, and do a great and lasting good in convincing thinking people of the possibilities of the Negro. Not only will foreigners be impressed, but hundreds of white Americans will be far more convinced by what they see there than what they see, or can see, every day in this country, but fall to give us credit for. Hundreds of white people were amazed at the evidences of culture and progress they saw in the Negro Exhibits in Nashville and Atlanta, and yet you know that if they would only visit the churches and the homes of our best families in those cities alone they would see an exhibit far more pronounced of the progress and culture of the race. But this they do not, and we must prove our cause in other ways. Please write me your views, to be used in presenting the matter to the Commission. Very truly yours. THOMAS J. CALLOWAY. To this letter nearly all replied, and the responses were practically unanimous. I wish I might give every one, but I must not impose on your liberality of space. Let a few speak for all. New York, October 5, 1899. I am heartily in favor of the effort to secure through the United States Commission a proper Afro-American Exhibit. Under all the circumstances we are entitled to such an exhibit, as it would not only give Europeans some idea of the progress we have made since emancipation, but serve to cor- MARY CHURCH TERRELL. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. reet many false impressions concerning us which it is injurious to the United States should be entertained by foreigners. Normal. Ala. Oct. 8. 1800 I think a Negro Exhibit will not only benefit the Negro, but reflect credit upon the United States as showing to the world the wonderful transformation of 4,000,000 barbarians and ignorant slaves to industrious Christian citizens. No other country or period of time has seen the like. Yours truly, W. H. COUNCILL. Yours truly, I. B. SCOTT. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 6, 1899. L. H. HOLSEY. KELLY MILLER. BENJAMIN W. ARNETT. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. W. H. COUNCILL PRESIDENT MCKINLEY INTERESTED. lars for the Negro Exhibit. This bill was indorsed by President McKinley, Commissioner-General Peck, every member of Appropriations Committee, both Republicans and Democrats, and passed, without a single objectional vote in either House of Congress. My salary was fixed at $2,400 per annum, and every expense which I have found it desirable to incur has been met, and yet half of the fund is yet to be expended, most of which will go to publish a book containing in great detail the facts brought out in the exhibit and which I hope to place, free of charge, upon the desks of every newspaper editor in America, in every library, upon the table of every member of Congress, in all the universities and colleges for both races, and among our own leaders and thinkers everywhere. As its preparation entails great care it will be several months before it can be distributed. PLAN OF THE EXHIBIT To return now to the thread of my story: When my commission came on November 15th I left that night under orders to proceed to Albany, New York, and receive instructions from Director Rogers. I wish to say now that of all men in life I have worked with I have never had quite so satisfactory dealings as with Mr. Rogers, and I wish the colored people in every part of the United States to know that had it not been for the hearty co-operation of this Christian gentleman the American Negro Exhibit would have been a farce. The plans which I outlined to him were adopted as the proper scope, and were the basis of whatever we have collected. They have been published in The Colored American, and some of your readers will possibly recall them. Immediately from Albany I left for a conference visit to five of our typical institutions for special educational exhibits. Time was too short and space entirely too limited to attempt to collect exhibits from our 180 institutions, hence I selected Fisk University, in Tennessee, Atlantic University in Georgia, Howard University in Washington, Hampton Institute in Virginia and Tuskegee Institute in Alabama as the fitting institutions from which to ask exhibits. Howard, because it was our only National school, and the largest, Atlanta, because of its special work in sociology, and Fisk because of its higher education; Hampton, as the father of industrial education, and Tuskegee, because of all that it stands for and is doing in practical education and common-sense agitation. These institutions responded with alacrity, and by December 1st I had established an office, and Miss Carrie E. Lewis had accepted the work of stenographer and typewriter, which she did with great credit. A FEW OF THOSE WHO HELPED. The further planning of the exhibit was not so easy. Institutions have treasuries which can be drawn upon for public good when necessary, but individuals among us are not usually so well supplied. One of the first to volunteer his services was Mr. Daniel Murray, of the Library of Congress, who has labored late at night and with great expense of time in collecting the information which has resulted in the magnificent collection of "Negro Authors." It is not often we find men who without compensation will devote themselves so earnestly for the benefit of the race. In this category I must also include Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, who collected information of industrial progress of the race; Major Christian E. Fleetwood, who gathered material showing Medal of Honor Negroes; Mr. James L. Niell, who gathered statistics about clerks in departmental service; Mr. Robert H. Harper, of Chicago, who gathered valuable material showing progress of colored people in that city; Bishop Lee, who began the collection of facts relative to what the Negro is doing himself in his churches and schools, but which, unfortunately, he could not finish, and the editor of The Colored American, Mr. E. E. Cooper, who furnished two beautifully bound volumes of Negro newspapers. I reserve for special mention the "Georgia Negro," a social study by Prof. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, Ph.D. To pass over the uninteresting details of the working out of the exhibit, it was March 7, 1900, that Mrs. Calloway, our little girls Lucile and Caro- EDITOR COOPER'S APPEAL. Strong Argument For McKinley From the Nestor of the Colored Press. How any intelligent American citizen, black or white, can oppose the administration of President McKinley or his election is beyond my understanding. Men of good memories remember what a condition of affairs existed in the country at the close of President Cleveland's last administration. The closed factories and mills, the scarcity of work and of money and the general panic everywhere must have made an indelible impression on the minds of all intelligent men. When President McKinley was elected nearly four years ago, he found the country in the throes of a panic of hard times and with no credit at home or abroad. What he has done under his administration is a matter of history. He has given the country a clean, businesslike administration. He has met every obligation and every duty. Where factories have been closed he has opened them. Where money has been scarce he has made it plentiful, and whatever was bad his administration has made it good. In fact, so grand and so successful has been the policy of his administration that it appeals to the intelligent, sober judgment of all loyal American citizens. Its platform is a model of courageous statement of issues—clear, concise and foreible—and places the national honor as the shibboleth around which all may rally with the full vigor and enthusiasm of a happy and contented people. An expanding population, an expanding volume of trade and an expanding capacity for development have demanded an expansion of area for American activities. The fortunes of war and circumstances have placed under our fostering care the direction of millions of human beings into the golden light of a higher civilization. Christianity and commerce under the gallant stars and stripes travel hand in hand, and our flag has never been unfurled over any land without conferring individual benefits upon the natives and establishing loftier principles for the emulation of mankind everywhere. Abroad the Republican party stands for the logical expansion of an ambitious and progressive nation, broader markets for our products and more liberal opportunities for the employment of our God given energies. At home the Republican party stands for an honest ballot and a fair count, for equality of citizenship, for the untrammeled development of manhood and the general education of the masses. Cannot such a reliable party, voicing such exalted principles, with the greatest warrant invite the suffrage of all right thinking and patriotic people? The Republican standard bearers, McKinley and Roosevelt, are typical Americans, and they are once idealize the politics of the party as set forth at Philadelphia and represent in their splendid careers the pregnant possibilities that lie in store for capable and characterful American manhood. Both are worthy of the high stations for which they have been so enthusiastically named and can be relied upon to carry out to the letter every pledge to which they stand committed. William McKinley is a statesman. Under the severest scrutiny he measures well with the foremost leaders of national thought of any generation. Heading an administration beset by problems and responsibilities which fall to the lot of few executives, he has never misjudged a situation nor faltered in the discharge of what he considered to be his duty. To him more than to any other agency is due our great prosperity producing tariff system, our confidence inspiring money standard and respect compelling foreign policy. His wise generalship in the triumphant war with Spain, his steady hand in se- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. curing an advantageous treaty, his unyielding support of American authority in the Philippines, his liberal civil government in Hawaii, Porto Rico and Cuba, his prompt and able rescue of our legation at Peking and his true Christian spirit in refusing to be a party to the dismemberment of the Chinese empire, his earnest advocacy of arbitration as a means of adjusting labor troubles and fair pay for citizens regardless of race or color—all these and more stamp William McKinley as a faithful and reliable chieftain. They entitle him to the grateful consideration of the whole land and a re-election by popular acclaim. The attitude of Mr. McKinley and Mr. Roosevelt on the negro question is being discussed in some quarters, but the outcome cannot be other than to their advantage and to the credit of the party. I invite an investigation of this matter, for it brings out wholesome truths that will set at rest any doubt as to the loyalty of the candidates toward the colored people. President McKinley's unequivocal denunciation of lynching in his inaugural and repeated in a later message effectually answers all who lay charge of lukewarmness at his door. These ringing utterances, coupled with his unprecedented recognition of the negro in official stations and the appointment of the flower of negro manhood in high army positions, emphasize his friendship beyond cavil and denote his appreciation of our importance as a political quantity. Under no previous administration have the colored people drawn anything like their present compensation per annum, fully $7,000,000. Editor Colored American, Washington. Less than 40 years ago every negro who is now picking flaws in this administration or his father or his grandfather was a slave, or, if free born, had no rights which white men were bound to respect. - THE AMERICAN NEGRO EXHIBIT. line and I bade adieu to America, and upon the magnificent ocean "greyhound" the steamer "New York" left New York for the convocation of Nations at Paris. We all four went into French school, and the quantity and quality of French that we were soon speaking, to quote Dunbar, "was a caution." I do not know that we have improved the language, but we sometimes use some words that even a Frenchman can't understand. By the 15th of April, the date fixed for opening, the "Negro Exhibit" was not complete, but it was nevertheless "at home" to the world. LOCATION AND SPACE. Paris has been in the exposition business for some time. Over 30 years ago was the first, and since then have been two others before this. Two things the wise Frenchmen have learned—accessibility to the people and cheapness of entry. Thus, right in the very heart of Paris, hard by the Champs Elysee, the greatest boulevard of the world, and along the banks of the River Seine—the toy brook of French Kings—is collected the Universal Exposition of 1900. The Champ de Mars is down stream and is covered with buildings that in architectural decoration far surpass our Chicago World's Fair. Just opposite is the plot of ground called the "Trocadero," which contains dozens of buildings representing on one side the French colonies, and on the other side the colonies of other Nations. This is connected with Champ de Mars by a bridge, and the magnificent Eiffel Tower looks down from a distance twice as high as the Washington Monument. Up stream a half mile away is the plot of ground called the Esplanade des Invalides. Here is the group of buildings containing varied industries, and opposite are the two great palaces of beautiful paintings and sculpture. Across the river is the Alexander III. Bridge, which cost three million dollars. Connecting the Champ de Mars and Esplanade des In- valides is the "Street of Nations," where twenty Nations have put up private residences for their Governments, and on the opposite bank, in the very heart and center of the exposition, stands the SOCIAL ECONOMY BUILDING. Palace of Social Economy and Congresses. The building is two stories high, simple in construction and admirably lighted. The second story contains halls for congresses upon every subject common to thoughtful minds except religion, which the French, aware of their own agitation upon the subject, have left out. The ground floor contains exhibits in social economy from France, Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Holland, Belgium and the United States. The exhibits of these Governments show the various forces at work for the betterment of men and women, and especially the various organizations which these people themselves are carrying on for their own betterment. UNITED STATES EXHIBIT. The United States Exhibit is considered the fullest of all. With a space only equal to the smallest countries, like Holland and Bulgaria, it has crowded into the space a varied collection that furnished great food for thought. The American Library Association occupies one corner and furnishes an interesting study of the libraries of the country. Next the League for Social Service has presented the work of the Young Men's Christian Association, factory employees' condition, and a miscellaneous study of great interest. The New York Charity Soicety has on exhibition some beautiful models of New York tenements, one of which is a reproduction of a complete block on the east side of New York. The total catalogue entries of exhibitors in this room, which is about 20 by 30 feet, is upward of 400. The collection and installation of this exhibit reflects great credit upon Dr. Edward D. Jones, University of Wisconsin. Nothing could be more appropriate than that the United States should include among these other forces a showing of the progress of its ex-slaves and their descendents. Marvelous as has been the progress in other lines, have any equaled the facts of Negro progress? About one-fourth of the space is devoted to the Negro Exhibit, and the most prominent part of the room, stretching the whole length of the vestibule, is a glass case containing the Hunster Models, and immediately in front on your right as you enter is the remainder of the exhibit. AMERICAN NEGRO EXHIBIT. If the reader will consider himself a visitor, stepping for the first time into the American Negro Exhlbit, I will carry him through the collection. First, to the left, facing you, with arms in the attitude of speaking, is the statuette of Frederick Douglas. This statuette is a reproduction of the original, which stands in the principal square of Rochester, N. Y., and was executed by the same sculptor, Mr. Stanley M. Edwards. Adjoining is a case which holds 15 wing frames and altogether holds 33 charts 28 inches high and 22 inches wide. In this case, No. 1, are photographs of several educational institutions, viz., Fisk University, Howard University, Roger Williams University, Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro', N. C., Berea College, Tuskegee Institute and Claflin University. These photographs show buildings, grounds, classes at various kinds of work and miscellaneous views of school life. Upon top of this case rest four beautifully bound volumes containing the official patent sheets issued to nearly 400 Negro patentees. Underneath this case is a carved design belonging to case No. 3. EXHIBIT CASE, NO. 2. In Case No. 2 you see in front the teachers, two kindergarten classes and two other classes of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, Augusta, Ga. It represents a distinctive work by colored women, Miss Lucy Lancey being the founder and present principal. The wing frames in this case contain kindergarten work, sewing and dressmaking samples. There are also photographs of many Negro houses. (Continued on ninth page.) 8 Manufacturer and dealer in SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 123 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. C ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. Eugene Field's Poems A $'7.00 Book Given Free to each person interested in subscribing to the Eugene Field Monument Souvenir Fund. Subscribe any amount desired. 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Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- --- ```markdown ``` 4 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. 909 E. Main St., RICHMOND, VA. CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. ```markdown ``` If the Negroes were Smart.— The condition of the 90,000 Intelligent Afro-Americans of this city would be greatly improved if—— They would live within their income. They would save at least $1 per week. Parents would send their children to school. They would encourage colored physicians. They would have more confidence in each other. They would deposit their surplus in colored banks. They would frequent the Police Court less. One third of them subscribed for The Colored American. They received more recognition from the Board of Trade. They would like to read of their social affairs in print. They would keep out of the clutches of "ten-percenters" Some enterprising colored man would open up a shoe-store. They would discourage the establishment of new churches. They would reflect that Negro editors must pay house rent. They would patronize enterprises conducted by colored men. They would have their prescriptions filled by colored druggists. They would attend our several lyceums and debating societies. They would stop exposing the weakness of the race to our enemies. They would pay cash for colored newspapers and subscribe for them. They would cease to air their domestic affairs while riding in street cars. Pool room sharks and crap-shooters would attend our excellent night schools. They would contribute liberally to the support of the many churches now in debt. Some individuals would refrain from attempting to pose as white men or foreigners. They would appreciate the fact that Negro journals alone fight the battles of the race. William Jennings Bryan and others of his ilk were forever denied control of national affairs. Some of our curbstone politicians would visit an employment agency and go to work at once. A few more men of the caliber of Charles Dudley Warner were transported to the "Great Beyond." They would drop the "color" question and regard each other as members of the same race and blood. The Grand Opera House and Academy of Music would accord fair treatment to deserving colored patrons. Negro preachers and Negro editors would smoke the "pipe of peace" and work jointly in the interest of the race. Colored people who buy the white dailies would spare five cents every week to obtain a journal of their own. Negroes who borrow race papers could have their "portion in a lake that burneth with brimstone and fire." They would appreciate the grand work of Prof. W. S. Montgomery, Prof. Robert H. Terrell, and Miss L. E. Moten. They would refrain from asking credit at a colored establishment when they yield up ready cash at the white man's store. More representative colored men were appointed on the several committees for public entertainments, celebrations, etc., They would remember that white journals devote one column or more to a Negro rapist, and six lines or less to a Negro author. They would appreciate the fact that our local colored newspapers employ colored compositors, clerks, bookkeepers and agents. Progressive white men would discriminate between the upright and industrious colored citizen and the drones of the race. They would cease to console themselves with the idea that a three months subscription relieves them of all further obligation to race journals. They would invest part of their savings in street railway stock and thus be enabled to dictate the appointment of a few gripmen and conductors. The one hundred Negro applicants for appointment on Board of Education would reconcile themselves to the calm judgment and discretion of Mrs. Bettie G. Francis and Lawyer J. F. Bundy. 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PERRY. eck oie eee THE WOMEN AT WORK. le portion of the equipmer The ColorsLine to be Ehminated—The Institutional Church Making a Record, Editors and Orators Entertainea—News Notes, Chicago, Ill, Special._—The Chicago Woman’s Club (white) yesterday held in Studebaker Hall ics first meeting since the Milwaukee biennial conven- tion of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs. There was a business session, papers were read, and then the color line problem came upagein, when the refusal of the Milwakee Convention to accept Mrs. Josephine St, Pierse Ruf: fin of the New Era Club of Boston, Mass., was called to notice by a resolu tion of Dr. Julia Holmes Smith. The resolution which called for an investi gation, was passed, and the fellowing were chosen as members of the Invest gating committe: Mrs. James E. Keith, chairman; Miss Jane Adame, Mre, Rob ert Farsop, Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley, Mrs, Caroline C. Holt, Mrs, Elia W. Peattie, aud Mre. H W. Magee. The above named women are among the brightest ligbts of the Chicago Wom- an’s Club, a8 well as the leading society women of the city. The matter will come up for consideration on Nov. 28, when the committee will report back to the club. The dedication of the Institutional Church was celebrated during the past week aud jarge crowds have constantly been in attendance at each service. The educational part of the church is now in good working order and the charch has @ good membership. Rey. Ransom, the pastor, is gathering m the stray sheep from all parte of the pasture, no muaiter what their former creed. Those who are unnoticed and Seemingly torgetten in the world, find relage aud a cordial invitation in this place, Mr. J, Madison Vance, T, Thomas Fortune, Col Pledger, and Dr. Bryant were entertained at a banquet given in their honor at the residence of C. H. Smiley, Chicago’s wealthy caterer, on Tuesday night. The affair was a stag, sud the plates to the visiting guests was five dollars exch. Dr. Geo. W. Gaines, P. EB. of the A. M.E. Uburch, has taken confined to his bed during the past week. Dr. Gaines bas worked hard and conscien- Uous in the interest of the place he oc- cupies m the ehurch, his district, being ene of the most important m the dio- cese, It is hoped that he will soon be About and domg. = Miss Jane Adsms of Hull House en- tertained Rey. amd Mrs, Ransom at dinner on Thursday evening, after Which the presented Rev. Ransom witb $100 im the interest of the Institutional church. A gentleman, who wishes his usme withheld, presented the entire equipment for the cooking scbool, and Stil) another gave 8800. Mrs. McDowel =HE COLORED EMERIOAW, WASHINGTON, 5. E & portion of the equipment for the Man- ual Training School. The Republicans of South Carolina bave nominated a candidate for Rep resentative in Congress in each of ihe seven districts of the state. Three of these named, are Negroes, Mr. B. F Moseley, a prominent law- yer, and a wide-awake republican, ad- dressed the Waiters in behalf of the G. O. P. on Friday afternoon at 266 Wa bash Avenue. The hall was crowded and a rousing meeting was held. Many prominent men from different parts of the U. S, were noticeable in the au- dience. The Crest Musieal Agency adds a new feature to Chicago musical industry The object of the agency is to furnish first-class Negro talent for alJ occasions. The management is Shaw Brothers & Duckett, located at 69 Dearborn Street, Suite 212 The Late Capt. James A. Perry. Captain James A. Perry, the second sou of Mary W. and Charles B, Perry, was born August 7th 1861. Haviug re- ceived a common schol education in the District public schools he was given the painters trede at which he lavored zealously mastering its every detail, From early youth, he exhibited a fasci‘ nation for the militia and was connected with several promunent organizations, ‘among which was the Capita! City Guards of whieh body he was captain. After this organization was incorpor* ‘ated with the National Guards, Capt. Perry enjoyed the honor of the only colored cfficer to serve on the examina: tion board of the District National Guards. Inthe bloom of his military career failing health caused his res'g nation, much to the regret of hosts of admirers, about the year 1889, Ever active n the pursuit of usefuln:ss, ke entered the avenue of politics which opened up anew field of labor. Io 1890 his undivided support was given to Uol. Perry Carson, delegate to the Re publican Convention and president of the Biaine Invincible Olub of which Capt. Perry was financial secretary. At the ume /of bis death he was an employee of the Agricultural Depart: ment as foreman of the Seed and Plant Introduction. After a brief illness of twelve days Oapt. Perry died October 25, 1900 at 3:15 o’clock. A widow and three children survive him. His fun- eral, which took place Sunday Oct., 28 from his Iate residence 317 Elm street, ‘n. w., was most impressive for its colemn simplicity. The floral tributes tendered by organizations, friends and family were choice of taste, rare of design and superbly beautifal. The recital given by Mr. Clarence H. White, Mr. Paul Laurence Punbar and others at Metropolitan A. M. B. church last nigat was ar artistic, liter- ary and financial success. MERE MENTION, our subsctibers would mention Th Colored American wnen buying o dealers who advertise with us. It woul help us, show the advertiser that hi ad brings returns and do nobody 8D) harm. Prof, Isaac H. Smith of Newbern, N C,, the ‘ Original McKinley Man,’ banker, ete, aunonnces that he wil not visit Washington, D ©., unti some time after the election in Nov. Prof. Smith does not name the win ning candidate in this announcement. Housekeepers and those who object to buying at a regular store should dea! with B. H. Elliott, the grocer at 152( 14th street, n. w. Liquors, sherries, ete. etc., of the highest grade and most reasonable in price always on hand as well asa first class line of groceries, teas, coffees, spices and cereals. Mr. J. W. Muse and wife have re turned from a pleasant trip in the East While away they visited New Bedford. Newport, and Boston, Mass, They were the recipients ef much social at tention while away and briug back to Washington most pleasant memories of their trip. Mrs. Ida P. Simpkins, of Boston, who has been visiting her mother and and father at-her old home, Axgusts, Ga. stopped over in Washington a few days last week as the guest of her aunt, Mrs Ida P. Belcheron 4thstreet, n. W, She has a fine young baby boy. She earried her young tister, Miss Ethel Belcher back to Boston with her. Ms Erskine Roberts, son of J. K. Roberts of the Government Printing Office and a graduate of our High School, was recently appointed to a lu- erative position in the post offiee at Cambridge, Mass. He was married October 17, to Miss Good of Boston. Erekine’s many friends here are much pleased at his success, Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, has fust returned frem Indiana where he delivered a great number of speeches to large and en: thusiastic audiences in that State. Mr. Lyons was given the warmest and most cordial receptions everywhere he spoke and places Indiana at a high notch in the republican columns, Rev. A, P. Miller, B. D., the public- spirited and elequent pastor of the Lincoln Memorial Cong’! church, has been rendering telJing service in Maty land during the past two weeks, in ed dressing large audiences at yarious stragetie points, and is very saguine as to the outcome of the struggle on next Tuesday. The Afro-American in Mont- gomery county says Dr. Miller is all right. Mr. Andrew Payne and Miss Jean’ nette Taylor are booked to appear dur- ing the intermission tonight at the Pri. vate Saturday Evening Dancing Class. On subsequent occasions Mr. Clarence white, Morrison Goodrich, Misses Hat tie Ross, Marion Green and many oth- ers willappear in short high class musi" ‘cal or literary numbers. This claes is fast gaining in popularity and this new innovation on the part of the managers is expected to become quite a feature, Ladies are admitted free, but only by card. WRITTEN GUARANTEE TO CURE eae ee Or TEL £2 Sts. 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Inventor-A Loyal Race Man-Business Man-Owner of Valuable Property in Connecticut. The subject of this sketch, Mr. F. G. Stedman, was born in the city which has always been his home, East Hampton, Connecticut, in 1855. His parents were poor, and like most of the youths of those times young Stedman was compelled to get out and hustle for himself. Accordingly he did so. At the very early age of twelve years he began work on a farm near his home and worked there for three years, going to school during the winter months For this hard labor—for he worked with the hearty Yankee- and that means work, was his board and clothes. Stedman continued this kind of work until he saw something better. At the age of J. F. G STEDMAN. seventeen Stedman began working in the Bell factory in East Hampton and he has held that position now for thirty years without a break. He works along side of his white brother, who is doing the same kind of work, at the same rate of pay and there is no discrimination. Mr. Stedman is now counted one of the best workmen in the shops. His work is always on exhibition. Since Mr. Stedman's adventure into the manufacturing business, he, himself has invented a milk pail, which is patented. Mr. Stedman has an excellent sale for this pail. He is the only person in all Connecticut, who make these pails and the good people, all races, do not fail to appreciate in a substantial way, their home talent. Mr. Stedman is also an extensive dealer in bells, pails and other special ties along that line of goods. He only carries on this business after work hours and on days when it yields more THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. by remaining at the business than it does to work. He has met with much success in his line of work and stands high in the Masonic world also, having served Master of the Mystic tie. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and is an important factor in their councils. At the annual meeting held last August, Mr. Stedman was unanimously elected vice president of State Junior League for the State of Connecticut. One of the most interesting papers read at the recent Boston meeting was by Mr. Stedman, on the manufacture of bells. He made President Washington a present of two bells made by himself. The vast audience before which he read and presented the bells, were indeed in sympathy with his inventive mind. Mr. Stedman has a fine family and a most inviting home. The site covers three acres of ground. The whole place aron his beautiful home's utilized with of every kind. Mr. Stedman is truly representative; so far as he is concerned, with his knowledge of bells, with his intelligent family and beautiful home well kept, neat and clean—so far as he is concerned, there is no race problem. He has solved his part of it. Suppose every Negro would try to imitate Stedman, so far as industry and thrift go; how long before we would have 10,000,000 Stedmans? Mr. Stedman is a living example of what we can accomplish by industry. To imitate him is to make no mistake, but rather, it will serve to make us free in the broad sense of the term. The Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga, through the munificence of E. H. Gammon, of Chicago, has a general endowment of over $500,000. Its buildings and grounds are worth an additional $100,000. Housed in a separate practically fire proof building, its library contains 12,000 volumes. It has had for eleven years four full Professors, each making the work of his Chair his life specialty. It is the most largely endowed Institution specially provided for the education of the colored people; and in the extent and thoroughness of its curriculum, it stands side by side with the leading theological institutions of the whole country. Connected with the Seminary is the Stewart Missionary Foundation for Africa, established in 1894 by Rev, W. F. 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Washington Tells How the Graduates of Industrialism are Applying Their Knowledge in Actual Bread Winning-Punctures Some Mistaken Notions and Points the Race to the "Open Door" that Welcomes the Meritorious Facts and Figures Worth Remembering. Principal Booker T. Washington has placed before the public the nineteenth report of the Tukegee Normal and Industrial Institute. It is a clear and comprehensive statement of what has been done during the year by the executive forces of this matchless institution. It reveals the past, points with modest pride to victories gained, and indicates the instrumentalities neces sary to a still grander stride toward the lofty goal set out a score of years ago. A hopeful vista is painted of the future, and concrete results to the race are cited as a vindication of the broad principles of industrial, moral and intellectual development upon which Tuskegee's claim to recognition are founded. The story is told in the plain direct and positive manner which has long been the distinctive characteristic of Mr. Washington's methods as an educator, as an orator, as a writer and as a man. No trick of rhetoric, no flight of fancy, no imagary so stir the superficial sentiment are deemed necessary to add strength or force to the truths he would drive home to the hearts of the American people. The report is not only a record of work accomplished. It is not only an advocate of a system of education and a demonstration of its practical utility in solving a mooted problem in economics. The nineteenth annual report of Tuskegee is an irresistable, unanswerable and convincing appeal to the intelligence and finer instincts of the greatest people on the face of the earth to grant simple justice and equitable opportunities to those who are their brethren by ties bound up in mutual sympathies and mutual aspirations. It is without question the very best of the many documents of this kind yet submitted by Mr. Washington to Tuskegee's board of trustees, and circulating as it does among the most potent factors in our national life, both white and colored, it is sure to have a far-reaching influence for good to all concerned. Time could not be better spent than in going over the facts emphasized by Mr. Washington. He is of the opinion that despite untoward episodes in many places, there is now more real, substantial and thoughtful interest in the Negro's welfare than at any previous period in our history, and that mere spasmodic and sentimental feeling has been replaced by a definite spirit of helpfulness, born of a clearer comprehension of his capacity and needs. The disposition to exagerate our weaknesses has led thoughtful men to inquire into actual conditions, and the result has been to bring out facts beneficial to our reputation. It has tended to induce philanthropists to drop the idea that we prefer to be carried, when the truth is we merely wish an opportunity to learn to walk and develop by natural processes into a self-supporting and self-reliant people. The Negro race, Mr. Washington thinks, should, like other races, be judged by its best types rather than by its worst. He believes that the views of the Caucasian would be less discouraging if he would in more cases actually visit us and inspect our home, school, business and church life THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. before essaying to speak with authority as to our status. Mr. Washington's report bears most heavily upon the use that the Negro students at Tuskegee are making of their industrial education. In answer to a remark that a small per cent. of graduates from industrial schools earn a living by the knowledge thus acquired he says, with incontrovertible logic: "Any one who judges of the value of industrial education by the mere number who actually follow the industry or trade learned at a school, makes a mistake. One might as well judge of the value of arithmetic by the number of people who spend their time after leaving school, in working out problems in arithmetic. The chief value of industrial education is to give to the students habits of industry, thrift, economy and an idea of the dignity of labor. But in addition to this, in the present economic condition of the colored people, it is most important that a very large proportion of those trained in such institutions as this actually spent their time at industrial occupations." Mr. Washington doesn't undertake to assume that Tuskegee is included in the estimate made by the aforesaid critic, but as an illustration of the practical value of the methods in vogue at his school, he submits the following test: "On January 10th of this school year we dedicated the Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades' Building. This building is in the form of a double Greek cross and, in its main dimensions, is 283 x 315 feet, and is two stories high. The plans of this building were drawn by our instructor in mechanical drawing, a colored man. Eight hundred thousand bricks were required to construct it, and every one of them was manufactured by our students, while learning the trade of brickmaking. All the bricks were laid into the building by students who were being taught the trade of brickmasonary. The plastering, carpentry work, painting and tin-roofing, were done by students while learning these trades. The whole number of students who received training alone was about one hundred and ninety-six. It is to be lighted by electricity and all the electric fixtures are being put up by students who are learning electrical engineering. The power to operate the machinery in this building comes from a one hundred and twenty-five horse power engine and a seventy-five horse power boiler. All this machinery is not only operated by students who are learning the trade of steam engineering, but was installed by students under the guidance of their instructor. "Let us take another example, that of agriculture; Our students actually cultivate every day, seven hundred acres of land, while studying agriculture. The students studying dairying, actually milk and care for seventy five milch cows daily. Besides, they, of course take care of the dairy products. All of this is done while learning the industry of dairying. The whole number of students receiving instruction in the divisions of Agriculture and Dairying the past year, is one hundred and forty-two. Mr. Washington demonstrates by statistics and examples that a very large per cent of the graduates of Tuskegee are applying their industrial knowledge and earning comfortable livings in agriculture, in mechanics and in the building trades. A careful examination shews that at least three-fourths of them are employing wholly or partial- ly, as a means of bread-winning the education gained at Tuskegee. In time the revolution of Negro economical conditions will grow more and more apparent and it is to be regretted that the demand for skilled instructors is far greater than this school can supply—not only for numerous colleges and public schools in this country, but abroad, where the fame of the institution has been spread by those who have studied its power as a solvent. Great as the results up to date have been, Mr. Washington is constrained to believe that we have just reached the threshold of the "open door" to prosperity and racial influence that the Negro has so long sought with all the the ardor that spurred Ponce de Leon toward the magic "Fountain of Eternal Youth." The students who are receiving training in farming, have cared for six hundred and nineteen head of hogs this year, and so, I could go on and give not theory, nor hearsay, but actual facts, gleaned from all the departments of the school." The average attendance for the school year is shown to have been 1,083; 321 young women, and 762 young men. The total enrollment has been 1,231; 359 young women and 872 young men. Nine tenths of the number have have bearded and slept on the school grounds. In all the departments, including officers, clerks and instructors, 103 persons are in the employ of the school. Counting students, officers and teachers, together with their families, the total number of persons constantly upon the school grounds, is about 1,200. Students have come to us from 27 States and territories, from Africa, Porto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica and Barbadoes. There are 12 students from Cuba alone. During the present school year students have been trained in 28 industries, in addition to the religious and academic training. The number of graduates was 51. The expenses of the year have been $75,99259. Notwithstanding this immense outlay, the finances of Tuskegee are in a healthful condition. Every effort is being made to economize, without marring efficiency, but increased demands for space and improved facilities render many large expenditures necessary, during this season of natural expansion. Several new buildings are now in process of construction. The endowment fund June 1, had reached the handsome figure of $152,28249, but is now well on to 170,000 and there is no doubt that the entire $500 000 called for will be eventually secured. Although large donations have been given by men and women of means, and the specirl funds care for certain interests. The life of this school depends upon small gifts which carry with them the good will and active interest of hundreds of the best people throughout the country. In this connection it may be remarked that the colored people themselves through churches and organizations could lend a strong hand, and by opening dime collections, swell to a surprising degree this very essential endowment fund. Tuskegee's influence is being felt every where. No institution is doing so much to give the Negro race a standing in the ranks where ability to take the initiative and work out results is the test of fitness. No one man is doing half so much to bring to the Negro a realizing sense that rewards can not come without labor and that heights can not be reached by leaps, but must be gained 7 step at a time by patient, steady, earnest and intelligent industry. Mr. Washington is optimistic but never encourages a hope for the impossible. He points the way, but frankly tells you that individual merit must fix your relation with the world, and decide whether the pinnacle or the depths is to be your fate. In closing his magnificent report, a meagre outline of which is here given. Mr. Washington sums up in the fewest of words the philosophy which should be to every Negro a beacon of light, and could not be made stronger even if amplified into a volume. Sensationalism, pessimism and the spirit of racial antagonism—all are silenced in contemplation of the quiet, but impressive eloquence of Tuskegee's "wizard" when he thus takes his leave: "I would say that my feeling grows stronger each year that the main thing that we want to be sure of is that the Negro is making progress day by day. With constant, tangible, visible, indisputable progress being made evident, all the minor details regarding the adjustment of our position in the body politic will, in a natural way settle themselves?" There is much food for reflection in this simple utterance. Study it. R. W. TEOMPSON. Washington, D. C. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. 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Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. 88 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publisbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office, as second class Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1900. THE NEGRO EXHIBIT AT PARIS. In another column will be found an interesting account of the Negro exhibit at the Paris Exposition. It is a plain, simple narrative of what the world thinks of all that was sent to the great exhibition in Paris to represent what the black man in America has accomplished since he was emancipated from slavery less than forty years. We have told the story of the success of this remarkable and unique exhibit of ours more than once in these columns, but of course it was not told in so complete a way as the statement given to-day by Mr. Calloway himself, who is at the head of this particular part of the exhibition referring to the progress and achievements of the American Negro. Few things have been done for us in the last two decades that have counted so much for our dignity and capacity as the winning of so many prizes of high distinction in Paris last summer. The peoples of other countries will know the Negro-American better and think more of him hereafter than they have done before, for they have seen him rated among other races at Paris as a man who can do something along all lines of commendable endeavor. We are proud of our exhibit, especially proud of that which was sent by our own public schools, representing what we have done in an educational way. We hope that all of our readers will note what the article by Mr. Calloway has to say about the impression the Negro has made abroad. TheB CITIZEN KING. What a glorious thing it is to be an American citizen! In mediaeval times, when about the court of the Caesars hung the destiny of empires, it was deemed a prouder honor to be a citizen of Rome than to be a king elsewhere. But the power of Rome departed; sceptres were swept aside, and the march of human progress carried in its wake, through all the centuries, the irresistible spirit of individual responsibility. Prestige of --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. fully disputed. William McKinley should be reelected by a decisive majority. Next to Washington and Lincoln, he is easily the most commanding figure in the proud history of our land. Like them, he has proven equal to the most trying emergencies. His patriotism or courage has never faltered. In his hands the helm of the ship of state, is sure to be guided aright. Theodore Roosevelt embodies all that is desirable in American manhood and he should be chosen as second officer of the nation as a just recognition of his valuable services to the race and country. The "citizen king" can continue President McKinley in power. We believe he will do it. We are confident that the American sovereign, black and white, will rise in his majesty on the 6th day of November, and administer to the fees of peace, prosperity and plenty, a rebuke so stinging that the Waterloos of 1864 and 1872, will pale into insignificance, and seem as a zophr unto a whirlwind. It looks like a McKinley landslide Bishop Alexander Walters is doing the grandest work of his life at the head of the National Afro-American Council, in connection with his arduous church work. He is determined to establish, if possible, the unconstitutionality of the infamous suffrage law now in operation in Louisiana and practically in effect in North Carolina. He is now earnestly engaged in raising a fund of $1000 to that end, and last week transmitted a large sum to the finance committee here, to be paid as a retaining fee to the eminent counsel employed to carry a test case before the United States Supreme Court. The prospect for early action seems very bright. Bishop Walters' re election to the presidency at Indianapolis is regarded as the wisest thing to have been done, and his zeal for the race shows that the sceptre is in honest and loyal hands. Vigorously co-operating with the Bishop are the ablest forces of the Council—Congressman White, Messrs. Lawson, Fortune, Hannon, McGhee and others, and the unanimity which characterize their deliberations is a most hopeful sign of our progress and our capacity for the management of large interests. We wish Bishop Walters and his worthy co-adjutors God speed in their efforts. What Shall We Do With The White Race. "A big burly Negro with low receding forehead" has long been the synonym for the most atrocious crime that can be perpetrated upon society and whose penalty for the Negro is death without process of law. The more mention of rape has come to suggest some low, depraved black brute as being the only one capable of such crime. What ever distinction there may be between the races this atrocious crime can no longer be considered the dividing line, and social gists will have to look elsewhere for a racial boundary. Four young men of leading white families of Paterson, N. J., recently enticed a young woman into a saloon in that city where they administered "knockout drops" in order to accomplish their nameless deed. Placing their victim in a carriage they proceeded to a lonely spot in the country, but the poison had done its work too well. The woman died. Crushing her skull with a sone the body was left in the woods to give the appearance of death by accident. In the state of Maryland a sheriff and three other white men are under indictment for assauling an innocent white girl. In this city last Friday evening two white men criminally assaulted the servant of officer Oriani in the presence of his the throne no longer pleased aspiring genius. The autocracy of intellect inspired each man with a desire to be a sovereign in his own right—a free agent, and an independent factor in the economy of civilization. The concrete response to this overwhelming protest against absoluteism was the building of our American republic. At massive Plymouth Rock was laid the foundation of a government, with freedom as its corner-stone, and on the majestic James were lighted the fires of liberty, which no monarch has ever been able to extinguish. From thirteen struggling colonies, with no capital save sturdy hands and patriotic hearts, this little nation of the West has expanded into the grandest republic on the face of the earth, and ranks with England, Russia and Germany as a world power. Its growth has been in accord with the logic of events, and each generation of its statesmen have proven equal to the problems which confronted them. It has demonstrated to a greater extent the possibilities of a republic than any other government that now exists. It has come to be the mecca of refugees from every clime who wish to escape the tyranny of royal rule. The American citizen is indeed a king. His will, finitely expressed in the Constitution, is the grand center around which the government of states moves and has its being. He makes and unmakes policies; he creates and destroys systems, and chooses without restriction the instruments of rights and many of them exercise these to a disadvantage of a large part of the citizens of that state. While the perversion of the rights of the state is a glaring defect in our system, it does not materially interfere with the greatness nor solidarity of the body politic and will eventually disappear—in the pronounced trend of the 20th century toward civilization. The state will always be self-governing in matters purely local, but the general government will gradually become supreme in the protection of national rights, insisting upon equality and uniformity in the administration of all laws. There is bound to be friction as long as Massachusetts can make a franchise qualification depending upon one's lack of knowledge of Greek, as long as North Carolina can base franchise on the possession of grand fathers and Mississippi on racial condition. A change for the better will come when the National Congress can define the limitations of the suffrage, the privileges of corporations, pass uniform divorce and marriage laws and protect all citizens travelling on railroads or seeking public entertainment. The perpetuity of this great and liberal government together with all necessary reforms rests with the "citizen king"—black and white. A plain duty lies before him. The sovereign voter will be called upon to speak November 6th. He will be asked to preserve the sacred heritage of his fathers. The issues of the campaign now closing have been fully explained, the time to act is near at hand. It is the belief of The Colored American that the republican party can more safely be trusted to work out the destiny of this grand republic on the lines laid down by its founders. There is no section in the land under a republican domination where the liberties of any citizen are denied by law, and there never will be. The country has invariably prospered under republican rule, and in its contention for an equitable tariff, sound money, and commercial expansion, it stands for the highest interest of the whole people. This cannot be success: BISHOP WALTERS TO RAISE $1000. THE MASTER daughter, and viciously assaulted him when he came to the rescue. It is very clearly established that millionsire Rice of New York was poisoned by two white men who sought his wealth. Not a day passes but what the public prints teem with h lish crimes perpetrated by white fiends too numerous to mention. In view of these facts the question is asked in all seriousness, what is to be done with the white race? All things considered, no one will have the nerve to compare the most brutish crime ever committed by a Negro with the hellishness of the deed at Patterson While one does not need to consult an oracle what would have been the fate of those four wretches had they been colored. It does seem as if there ought to be some way to guarantee the weaker sex protection from white fiends in a country where law and order are supposed to be lying around in great gobs. If twenty centuries of civilization have been powerless to elevate that race above the commission of that Patterson or Maryland tragedy what hope is there for it anywhere in the world? Since deportation of the white race is out of the question by reason of unwieldy numbers, is the Negro to endure noxious contact with it? The most inhuman black brute that ever drew breath would stand against that Patterson horror. Burning and lynching Negro rapists and suspects may go on but it had just as well be understood now that they have got no syndicate on the nefarious business. The color of a man's skin can no longer be regarded as an infallible clue to the perpetrator of an outrage on woman's virtue. Blood hounds and detectives in pursuit of the fand who has committed a criminal assault can no longer depend upon their sight to guide them to their prey, but they must combine the use of other subtle senses and be not surprised heaceforth to trail their quarry to a mansion as well as to a cabin Congressman White Speaks To morrow Congressman George H. White will be the peaker tomorrow afternoon at the Second Baptist Lyceum His opinions upon race issues are of special interest at this time and the usual large crowd will be on hand to hear him In the absence of the President, who is in Indiana, Vice President R. S. Smith will occupy the chair. Howard Law School Elects Officers At a meeting of the senior class on October the 30th the following were unanimously elected officers: President Geo F. Collins, 1st vice president, David C. Outlear; 2nd vice president, Henry Heath; Recording secretary, Wm. H. Lewis; correspond ing secretary, Clayton E Kimbrough; treasurer, J. Thomas Heard; sergeant at arms, Limas Roulhae. The moot court, under the supervision of Prof. Mason N. Richardson will begin its weekly sessions on Friday, November 9th. Visitors are respectfully invited. The outlook for a very prosperous year is favorable, as the attendance over last is much increased. 10 THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS8. A Banner Day at the Second Baptist Lyceum-Colored Bankers, Grocers, Real Rstate Dealers, Publishers and Restaurantse Discusses Their Professions Notes and Mention. Another audience that overflowed the capacity of the Second Baptist church lecture room was in attendance last Sunday afternoon upon the Second Baptist Lyceum. They came out to hear, and profit by, the discussion of the Negro's condition in business, past and present, and means for future development. The meeting partook of the nature of a symposium and the gentlemen who discussed the subject in its various ramifications were men who stand as leaders in their respective lines of endeavor. The audience was J. HON. L. C. BAILEY. in a sympathetic and earnest mood, and particular and constant attention was given each speaker. The president, Mr. R. W. Thompson was most felicitous in his introduction of the various speakers and his happy speeches added much to the interest of the meeting. Mr. L. C. Bailey, banker, inventor and business man and treasurer of the Capital Savings Bank Company was introduced and spoke on the "Negro as a Banker." Mr. Bailey spoke without notes and attempted no flights on the wings of oratory, but gave a plain, practical, common sense, right from the shoulder talk, that was replete with solid wisdom and good advice. He gave a little of the history of the inception of his "baby" as he calls the Capital Savings Bank, and said that it had been the hope of its founders that the Negroes of the District would average a deposit of at least $1,00 per month. This would give them a working capital of $80,000 a month, and with this capital said the speaker, the condition of the Negro in the District, financially, socially and in business, would have been revolutionized long ere this. He said that the colored teachers of the District spend $50,000 a year with the white dry good merchants, and yet no representation is given our race as saleswomen or salesmen. If these teachers would combine and go to one of the merchants and say to him, "We spend $50,000 a year and will spend it with you if you will put representatives of our race behind your counters." And, said the speaker, he would do it, though every white clerk in the establishment should leave. He counselled getting together, advised cultivating the saving habit, appealed to the people to start accounts with the Capital Savings Bank of at least on dollar per month, and he said before long our people would be able to get out of the alley and byways and live in houses of their own on the front streets. The next speaker Mr. C. L. Marshall who THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "BIG BOW" J. P. KERR, The Indian Medicine Man Cures all Diseases or no Charge. Call or Write. Mr. L. G. Hayden, Manufacturer, Office hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. has conducted for seven years a prosperous grocery business, who spoke on the Negro as a grocer. Mr. Marshall said that he did not see how a grocer could say in ten minutes what needed to be said on the subject, when he had to talk five minutes to sell a loaf of bread. He said that three dollars out of every five dollars that came in over his counter, came from his white customers. That the white people patronized him because they were not embarrassed in coming to a small place to buy small quantities. That the colored people did not patronize him because they wanted to be seen in big places where they could not afford to go, and really had no business. But he spoke of the number of our people who did patronize him, and his appreciation of it. He gave a splendid talk upon conditions surrounding the race and pointed hopefully to the future. Mr. Robert Pelham, jr., of Detroit, Mieh., who for 10 years edited and published one of the best race papers we have ever had read a paper on the Negro as a publisher. With a masterly stroke, he painted the trials and vicesittudes which come upon the man who runs a paper in the interest of the Negro. He attributed much of the hardship attending this business to the failure on part of the masses to reflect and read. Very humorously, he told of the tendency of the people to think that the price of a subscription was full value for a minute and full account of every phase of their personal life, nor was even the price of a subscription always in evidence. Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, secretary of the Union League and compiler of the Union League Directory was introduced and gave a resume of the the subject in its general aspect. He referred to the fact that industrially our ranks are being thinned, that there is a striking and noticeable absence of apprentices to take the places rapidly being left vacant by the old mechanics. In accounting for this condition he attributed it largely to the antipathy shown the Negro by the various labor unions, coupled with lack of opportunity among our own endeavors to supply this want. The general discussion was participated in by A. L. Manly, editor Daily Record, Prof. Jesse Lawson, Alex. H. Matthews of Georgia and Henry E Baker. On motion of Lieut. Lucien H. White a rising vote of thanks was tendered all the gentlemen taking part in the exercises. Next Sunday, Nov. 4th, the speaker will be Hon. George H. White, M. C. 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, bark, gums, balsams, seeds, berries, flowers and plants, made into teas. I have cured thousands that the most skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe had given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. I cure the following diseases Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Lung, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial troubles, Sores, Skin Diseases, all itching sensations, all Female Complaints, La Grippe or Pneumonia, Ulcers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst form, without the use of knife or instruments, Eczema, Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. Medicine sent to any address by express. For full particulars send 2 cent stamp for answer. None genuine unless bought imitators,as we have many. MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich on Eavarla; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities private sanitarium for ladies before and during confinement. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 819 Avenue HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE. First class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Booms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE, 103 6*h St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars - A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. Messrs. B T. Fields and John T. Lewis mixologists. MRS. M. S. BROWN & CO. Proprietors. FINE WINES LIquors of all kinds. OLD WHISKIES Choice Cigars. AND BRANDIEs Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. BOSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST., AD 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. Robert H. Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 443 First Street Southwest. THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE MAN 620 N. EUTA W ST. BALI IMORE, MD. at 620 North Eutaw Street. Beware of HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS D. T. GIBBODS WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RATE CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All The Year The Langston House 479 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Meals served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N Anderson. I. J. Edwards. Props. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, NW. First-Class Accommodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco. Gray & Cosfley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Laules and Gentlemen's Dining Room up- stairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG A BOUQUET OF PRAISES From Readers of The American-Leads in Character and Quality-Letters From all Parts of the World-Must Have it "She Makes me Pay Next to the Bible" in Interest-Growing More in Favor Day by Day The publication of The Colored American began eight years ago to make it just what it is today: the leading colored journal of the world it has succeeded. You can stick a pin here. The rise of the paper to its present position of leadership has been steady—not artificial, up today and down tomorrow, it has steadily grown in favor, not because of personal reason, not at all, but because it sought the news of the progress of the Negro throughout the world and the states particularly, and gave it to the people, and the letters below are only those that are sincere, following the success of the publication, coming from the hearts of a grateful people. The Colored American today has the largest circulation of any colored paper in the country and the books stand open to prove the fact. This is not braggidocio, but the simple truth, and the time has come to tell it. The paper is original in the extreme, and withal is an encyclopedia for numbers of papers, whose managers fail to credit The Colored American. The editor has ably defended the race at every turn. Nothing discourages, but the least resistance makes the paper in all departments reach higher and still higher. The best staff of writers of "the race is employed here and elsewhere. Right here has the owner succeeded. The managers feel indeed grateful to the host of people of both races who appreciate their efforts. People of both races well understand the fact that this is an up-to-date newspaper, which since its debut has brought successful Negroes to the front in contrast to the bad element which delight the white papers to publish. The Colored American's influence is unbounded. The colored people throughout the country look to it for defense and they get it too. No wavering, but straight forward republican, ever supporting the party which stands for liberty and against disfranchising the Negro in the South. The letters below are only a few of the many, which flood the offices of The Colored American each week. THE MOST PROGRESSIVE. To The Colored American—I enclose an order for two dollars for The Colored American for another year. I cannot do without the most progressive race journal. S. L Conwell. A LIGHT UNTO HIM. Troy, N. C., August 5. Editor Colored American: Inclosed find two dollars for The American. I regard your paper as the light unto our path. Yours truly, O. Faduma. GOD BLESS THE COLORED AMERICAN. Editor Colored American Dear Sir: I herewith send 60 cents in full payment for three months' subscription to the paper. May God bless this great race journal. Yours for success. Henry McClellan. COMPELLED BY HIS FAMILY. Editor of Colored American-Enclosed please find $100 for paper from January 2, 1900 to July 1900 My family compells me to take your journal, as it is easily the leader in Negro journalism. With much respect, Foster Williams. COLORED AMERICAN TELLS HIM. Pittsburg, Pa. The Colored American; Please renew subscription at once. Inclosed find check for $2 Please if possible don't miss a number. I want to know what the race is doing. The American tells me every week. Respt., J. B. Shepard. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A PLEASURB. Colored American Publishing Company—Dear Sir, I received your letter today. You will find enclosed one dollar and ten cents on my account. It is a pleasure for me to pay for your paper. J. J. Peebles, 847 Oakland Ave. Kansas City, Kars ALWAYS WORKING. Parish of St. Landry, Sept 24. Editor Colored American: I am always working to increase the number of Colored Americans among my friends for it is all my desire to get them to read the leading paper white or black of this century. Yours truly, Paul Stepper. FOR ALL TIME. Chicago, Aug. 27. The Colored American. Gentlemen: Inclosed please find sixty cents in stamps for which send me The Colored American for three months. I hope to be able to take it for all time to come. Most resp'y yours, M. Mitchell. 2560 Calumet avenue. GREATEST OF THE AGE. The Colored American Publishing Company—Kind Sir, you will flud herewith enclosed sixty cents for which please send to my address The Colored American, the greatest Negro paper of the present age. Yours respectfully, E.S. Reed, Hicks P.O., Miss. MAY THE DAY NEVER COME. To The Colored American—Kind Sir, you will find enclosed the sum of two dollars on the amount due you for your paper. I trust the day will never come when I shall not be able to subscribe to your excellent paper, the greatest of all colored papers. Yours respectfully, A. L. Nelson, WOULDN'T MISS ONE ISSUE FOR MONEY. Durango, Colo., Oct. 17th. The Colored American. Dear Sir: As my subscription has about expired, which would be about the 25th of this month, I send two dollars for renewal of the same for another year. I would not miss an issue of the leading Negro journal for a year's subscription. Yours truly, J. J. Williams. AFFORDS HEB THE CHANCE Macon, Ga., Aug. 24. Colored American. Dear Sir: Inclosed please find post-office money order for one dollar and ten cents, for which please send The Colored American to my address six months. Am anxious to keep up with our women. The Colored American affords me the chance. (Mrs.) Hattie E. Hamilton. SECOND ONLY TO THE BIBLE. Eear Sir—Enclosed please find money order for one dollar which place to my credit. Shall remit balance due by the time my subscription expires. The people around this community are very much enthused over The Colored American. They read it with interest, second only to the Bible. Yours truly, H. C. Bacon. Riceboro, Ga. LONG MAY YOU LIVE. The Colored American—Dear sir, enclosed find one dollar and ten cents. I have the promise of some subscribers, if I get them I will send you names and amount. I am wholly unable to get along without The Colored American. Long may the prince and the leader in Negro journalism succeed. Yours truly, A. Dean. Pollard, Ala. FROM SANTO DOMINGO—FEEL LOST. Consular Service, U. S. A., Santo Domingo, July 14. Editor Colored American, My Dear Sir: Yours of the 15th ultime, enclosing bill of $3 for one year's subscription to The Colored American received. I enclose my check for $3, $2 for your paper, as pe advertised rates, and one dollar for postage. NOT AN EXPERIMENT. READ PARENTS, TEACHERS, PREACHERS, PUPILS THE RECEPTION OF into Thousands of Homes stamps it as a Success. THIRD EDITION just out. Enormous sales and handso ne prizes. No Agent for this coart cries "Hard Times" We are going to place 10,000 of these charts into your homes by Xmas. We live for the children, and we make the following proposition to the school children of the country. We give Ten Dollars ($10.00) in gold as prizes for the ten best reasons why every home should have a copy of this chart. First prize, $5.00; second prize, $8.00; third prize, $2.00. The conditions are brief and simple: First, the applicant him elf 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. REUTOR, Little Rock, Ark. Big inducements to Agents. Send 10 cents in cash or stamps for descriptive circulars. I should feel lost without your great journal. Very truly yours, MUST PAY THE COLORED AMERICAN. Editor, Colored Americano—Please find enclosed seventy-five cents for which please continue the paper to me. I will send as often as I can. Mrs. Spann is post mistress at this place and she sometimes see my mail before I do, then I am compelled to pay my debts, so you see she saw the bill you sent me and she gave me hall columbia and told me to pay for The Colored Ameri can if nothing else. Yours truly, W. W. Spann, Silver Springs, Fla. REMEMBER THE PERSON, WHO SHOWED IT. Manager The Colored American— Sir. Enclosed please find sixty cents postage stamps for which you will send me The Colored Americad for three months to my address as given below. I hope to be able to send a subscription for a year at the time hereafter. I shall always remember the person who showed me a copy of the finest paper ever published by the race. Yours respectfully, Gustave Bomer, Lucy P. O., St. John, La. SUBSCRIPTION FOR FIVE YEARS, FROM WEST INDIES. Consulate of the United States of America, St. Thomas D. W. I., Aug. 17th. Editor Colored American, My Dear Sir. Pardon this delay; I mean it shall not occur again. Inclosed please find $12 for subscription for paper for five years; $2 for foreign postage for four years. This late date has been caused by the thing I have always preached against, procrastination. Forgiveness is a divine trait, please exercise it. Yours truly, Mablan Van Horn, U. S. Consul. IMPOSSIBLE TO BE WITHOUT IT. Coloroda Springs, Colo., Aug. 81st. Editor Colored American. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in renewing my subscription for another three months. Please find inclosed by money order the amt. of sixty cents. I believe that it would be almost impossible for me to do without The Colored American, so I shall keep up my dues as long as I am able. Hope that every subscriber will do as well or better than I, so you may not have any trouble in improving the paper. Yours very truly, The lecture delivered under the auspices of the Department of Pedagogy at Howard University on the 25th inst., was a brilliant success. Dr. Rankin in his subject, "Mrs. Browning or Woman as a Poet." was listened to with absorbing interest. Miss Barker read a poem by Mrs. Browning, while Misses Beatrice Warrick, Lola Johnson, Prof. Stephens and Mr. Clarence White, our talented young violinist, all sustained their former reputations. The Christian Endeavor social at Miner Hall was a very pleasing affair. No branch houses. Phone 1425. W. H. FISHER 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. --- Yours respectfully. A FACT. 11 MME. DAVIS C. C. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. Lewis Bigger, 111 North Clinton, St., East Orange, N. J. SICK, ACCIDENT, AND DEATH BENEFIT PAID PROMPTLY. National Benefit Association, Capital Savings Bank Building, Washington, D. C. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. 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. . Dyer and Cleaner, 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th St. n w. Telephone 152. 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. Elviria (O.) Daily News. Fn 12 THE COLORED EMERICEN, WESHINGYOR, 0 a THRIFT AT BONNIE GREENSBORO, Recorder Cheatham Pays a Handsome Tribute to North Carolina’s Banner Agricultural and Mechancal College— President James B. Dudley Solving the Race Problem. A Colored American reporter dropped into the City Hall the other morning in search of news, and in the Recorder’s Office encountered the Hon. H P. Cheatham, who was just removing tne stains of travel incidental to a week’s hard campaigning in West Virginia and Maryland. Being asked concern- ing bis recent visit to Greensboro’s fa mous industrial school, Mr. Cheatbam related the following interesting story in the easy, graceful style which has made him a favorite with newspaper men: “The Agricultural and Mechanical College at Greensboro, N, C,,”’ said Re: corder Cheatham, “is one of the band- somest and best equipped of the many strong educational institutions now scattered througbout the South. It has been in existence about eeven years and it 18 designed to provide practical instruction for both sexes of the Negro youth in the meebanica! and liberal arts as well as mental and moral training. EFS SS, Be eS | a= eee = 4 | flit JS eee | hi EFS gail Af ge 5S RM. ake SWANS I eats 22 Sige Seer Z 4 (EA MM A Oe ss ABS Sy: foe Fh TS SR ei SS sf So SE v/ HON. H. P. CHEATHAM. 4t was established by an Act of Con- gress and derives support both from national and state appropriations. “T was immensely pleased,” -contin- ued the Recorder ‘upon my recent vis- it, to Greensboro, to find so many not- able improvements. The grounds have been nicely graded and terraced and several new structures have been erect- ed which give greatly increased facili ties, and add Jargely to the convenience and comfort of the facu!ty and students I noticed particularly the » ell- stocked Jabratories and the workshops of every description where bright, active young men are learning trades and the young women were engaged in mastering the ‘oilinery and dressmaking pursuits, In the fields near to nsture’s heart they study agriculture and hortieulture. The attendance was large and the order was perfect, all seemed happy and content- ed and extremely earnest in their de- sire to perfeet themselves in all the usetul arts. The Coliege is noted far and wide for its dairy products and it is generally admitted that ‘Greensboro A. and M.,’ furnishes the finest mijk and butter to be found in the county. The cattleand other stock have the ap: pearance of being well cared for.’’ “How about the officers and mana- gers, Mr. Cheatham. “I can unqualifiedly indorse both. The President, Prof James B. Dudley, is an ecucator of rare genius. a man of vast energy and enterprise whose fidel. ity to duty and unswerving loyalty have won for him a warm place in the affections of the colored people of North Carolina His conservative view of the race problem, astrong stand for har monious relations between the massee and classes of the great Southland have made him very popular with the whites who appreciate intelligence and real manhood irrespective of color. He is thus able to geat the ear of the best ele ment of the state and can wield a pow- erful influence in behsif of his own race. Of this, he never fails to take advantage when the circumstances seem to justify. Professor Dudley and Ijare,a unit upon the vital issues that concern the wellbeing of the Negro and I feel a sense of pereonal indebtedness to him for the generous moral support which he he has given me throughout ‘my public career. He possesses a lib- eral education and is a graduate of Sbaw University. He is in all respects a hightone Christian gentleman, the best eviderce of which lies in his abili- ty to successfully run tbe gauntlet of criticism tbat every aspiring Negro is ealled upon to endure. lam gladto note that upoeu the occasion of his visit to Washington last spring, he made a deep impression upon the theaghtfal sites ofthe cultured national capi tal. “Did you speak while at Greensboro, Mr. Cheatham?” “Well,” said the Recorder, with a modest smile, ‘it might not be appro- priate for me to refer to that any length 1 spoke to the students Sunday evening at their Christian Endeavor meeticg and I could not but feel gratified over the welcome which was acoorded me. I gave the young people some plain, old-fashioned advice which seemed to touch them in the rightspot and I hops they felt enceuraged to go on with their work of educating that forceful trinity, the head, the hand and the heart. The program was exeejlent. The musical talent of the young ladies being an es- pecially enjoyable feature, Col. James H. Young, the eloquent commander of the 3rd N. U. regiment ard Prof. E. A. Johnson, the historian, delivered timely addresses. ‘Before leaving you, I must repeat ‘that I was highly pieased with ail 1 saw during my stay at this thriving in stitution and I wish 1 God-speed. ‘Prof. Dudley is extremely fortunate in his surroundings being supported heart ily by a well-trained faculty and sus- tained in every recommendation by a broad minded Board of Trustees, who are, with two exceptions, members of the Gaucasian race. The colozed trus- tees are Merers. H C. Tyson and Charles E. Lane, who hold responsible Federal positions in this city. “T am frank to say that I shall never lose an Gpportunity to pay a visit to bonnie Greersboro and enj y the open- handed hospitalities which character- izes her prosperous citizens.” Song Service By The Asbury Choir. Persons who went to the Asbury church later than seven o’clock last Sunday evening were unable to gain admittance. Many were turned away without being able to get further than the vestibule door. People start: ed to the church as early as 81x o'clock and as seating capacity is limited to about 700, standing room even, was very desirable sometime before the hour set for the beginning of service. Never before in the history of “Old Asbury” has the muste rendered been of such an artistic quality, and so ac ceptably given. Prof. Lewis has surely worked out a musical triumph in be: ing able to bring cut such excellent Tesults a8 were manifest last Sunday night from ordinary material. Since his engagement there, the choir has been reorganized. and is now rated among the very best church choirs of either race here. To hear them at the usual service is indeed a treat, but the special effort of iast Sunday ‘will live long in the memory of all who at tended. The choir was ably assiated by the always popular Amphionss: Misses Hel- en Belle, Georgia Mackall, and Annie R. Payne, sopranos; and Mesers. A, D. Taylor, and Jos Witeon tenors; and Wma. Cooper, bass; Bernardine Smith, viclinist, Benj. H Baker; Mrs. Estella V. Jarvis is the organist, and Prof. J. Henry Lewis, is the director. LOVE'S AMBITION, etry Written for The Colorea American, “Fain would [ climb but that I tear to fall,?? Raleigh to England’s Queen once said. 4nd I too would aspire, but that I fear The weight cf thy displeasure on my head, The Queen with royal kindness wrote “If fear'st to tall why climb at ale” Thou art the Queen and I thy Raleigh, sue. Be kind and iet love live: nor let the pall Of dark dexpair, wrought by thy cruelty, Over shadow my soul, and curb my heart's desire, For tn thy graciousness i find the spark That kindles and Keeps alive Love’s fire, Lucie H. Wire, Washington, v. C., Oct, 1990, THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. a United Order of —>True Helor ORGANIZED January 1, An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their hon business relations. We offer you an opportanity for gilt edged business i ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed } ored men, who are members of the Order. if you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not yo than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membe: There are two Fountains, tbe Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. an the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 ye age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you | the country you pay 85 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cen mentbs. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in week] ‘ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 1f you die within After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 iT ey = eo iets ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. “ . - To join the Rosebud Fountain vou mu aS, _3 and 14 year of age You pay $1 00, eith SS). fess instuliments. The monthly dues are ¢itber oe bs Sipe 498 Fountains may decide. The annual ta ep eee «You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 “ad wee i [2 in weekly payments. t eS As Death Benefit, your family will be aes a A x you ais within a year. After one year the Ee we ss 8 $37. Hoy a In the INSURANGE DEPARTMENT, there So, Ns » Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Ulass M. LS payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit ie 14 to 60 years, Fee, $2.50 to $ dues, $4 75 to $760. The Certifica'e is valued first year at fro After one year, tts value is $200 to $65. Io Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50, $950 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at froma $250 t one vear its value is $500 to $800 In Class “1, the age limitis 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. $21 to $25. The certifieate is valued from date of issue at from $1 You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fo Classe B and E upon parchase of the required amount of Ban! pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has pa 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a gtand total of $521 HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BAnx.—-in our Saving and flourishing institutien tha‘ der butthe race as well. It beg | capital stock is $100 000. The apy other regularly constituted the same esefacnaraa tn cme. JHE PANK.~—-sn OUF Savings Bank the Order has a sound - a: and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Or. “3 Se 4iy% der butthe race as wetl. It began businees April 3.156. The bps: F) Ey capital stock is $100 000. The business is the sawe a+ that of Pee? aby other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by <sa-* the same eafeguards. The stock eells for $5.00 a share to ‘members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposita are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposits. The fc Howing js @ copy of the Cashier’s report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virgina at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition ;— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. ee ee ee ee REE neice a Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 80| Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 00 Ober stock, bonde and Surplus fund .........0.......0... 80 957 61 MOTUR ORES «........, s0ereeeeeeee, 164,423 88 | Undivided profita.ecee ve. 6,526 80 Due from National Banks... 48,863 22| Demand certificate of de- Banktoz House ........ ccsssce. 14,000 00) DOG Geecsccce cosecsvee ccsseeese eee 96.786 29 Other real estates ............... 99588 00| Time certificates of Geposit 118 424 74 Fornttore and Fixtures ...... 6850 00 ee Current expenses and taxes SBOGAE 5 cccecey sesvsoses covoseeees 891,120 64 PRIA ....-.... wscrerseseceserssessees - 1 888 99 Specie, nickels and cents .... 12,599 80 Paper curten*y wo... cere 86,820 00 DORR oe .e ccs cccnssesnece BOLA0 G4 Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 0 Surplus fund .........0.......0... 80 957 61 Undivided profite...e. 6,526 Demand certificate of de. BOBS n..ccce cscesenes ccsrcsess eee 96.786 B Time certificaies of deposit 118 424 74 ORS eicny Seovendes eveoveese. 801,120 64 The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixil 8t., Richmond, Va. and members of the Urder 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 voiee of ithe people, representing co operation apd combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headiight, the General Messenger and the General Agent ef the Brotherhood. It is 3 ow” per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turn<d out in first cless Style and at low prices. 2 Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order bas; vrchare 684 acres of Jand, and established thereon an “Old Foli’s Home *, With up- exampled libewality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not | uit en trance to this howe te its members alone, nor even to members families, wut us doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole rece, regardless of thelr Tesidenee or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for thi» apie charity, aad calls upon the whole people, blaek& and white, North, Eas', Sout and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 8rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Hi Oe Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer’s Saying: 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, @ t invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Bixth Mt, It is ia a piessan and desirabie location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. os ‘The Real Kstate Department manages and controls all property in al the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hol. with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order !cas¢s oT nee. her info address ‘OF an, irther rmation, Z ? W. P. BuRKext, G. W, Secretary, W. L. Tayzor, G. W, Master. REGISTER LYONS ITINERARY. His Successful Political Tour in the Great West-Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky in Line for McKinley and Prosperity. Hon. Judson W, Lyons, Register of the Treasuay has just returned to his desk from a three weeks tour of the states in the great Ohio valley and middle West. His speaking tour was a record breaker-for beginning at Chicago he toured to St. Louis, Mo. and southern Illinois addressing large and enthusiastic audiences everywhere. One of the most successful meetings being the great demonstration given in his honor by the Business Men's Sound Money League at St. Louis The republicans of Missouri feels elated over the visit of Mr. Lyons, and many erring colored voters there have returned to the party fold by reason of his powerful arguments in favor of expansion, stable currency, retention of J. HON. JUDSON W. LYONS. the Philippines, the Negro soldier and the great wave of prosperity now in evidence. While in Illinois, Mr. Lyons visited Brooklyn, a small town of 1,500 inhabitants, in the southern part of the state commonly known as "Egypt." The town is mainly populated by colored people, and healthy signs of progress and prosperity are visible on every hand. Leaving the state of Lincoln and Lovejoy Mr. Lyons headed for Indiana where he made complete circuit of the state. At Muncie, at Marion, at Rockville, at Princeton, at Rockport, Ind., his audiences were so large and the enthusiasm was so great that the democratic leaders of the state of Indiana sent their most effective orators to follow him and if possible to counteract the influence and the good impression he has made on the voters of that state. In conversation with a representative of this paper Mr. Lyons makes a most favorable report of the states visited by him for McKinley and prosperity. Mr. Lyons stated that in an experience of sixteen years campaigning, he had never seen so much enthusiasm and so much interest taken in the campaign by the whole people as he witnessed in Indiana and Illinois. The argument of prosperity, of the "full dinner pail," of "expansion" and of loyalty to the flag seemed to have reached the hearts of the people everywhere. Even the women have become interested and in many of the meetings which he addressed a large percent of the audience was composed of the gentle sex. Space will not permit the reproduction of the many complimentary things said of Mr. Lyons and of his speeches while in the West and a single excerpt is introduced here as a sample of the many that appeared in newspapers in the various towns where he spoke. The Indianapolis Journal the leading morning daily of Indiana and the mouth piece of the republican party of that state in its dispatch from Anderson, Ind. says: Anderson, Ind., Oct. 23—The largest political meeting of colored citizens ever held in Madison county was the gathering at the opera house in this city last night, when fully a thousand assembled to hear Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury. Preceeding the speaking the "White Wings Colored Republican Club," a hundred and fifty voters strong, paraded the streets of the city and marched in a body to the opera house where seats had been reserved THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. for them. The meeting was under the auspices of the "Rescue Riders Club" and was presided over by Dr. C. R. Atkins. The latter, in introducing the speaker said the colored man of the North had more at stake in this campaign than at any time since the Civil War, as it was the republican party that had offered him every hope he had cherished and that the race wed not only the right of suffrage, except in states where the dominatin of democracy had rendered that impossible, but every added opportunity that had been given to the race in the last quarter of a century that meant its advancement, prosperity and uplift. His remarks were heartily applauded and he wittily introduced Mr. Lyons as the 'man who signed all of Uncle Sam's money, and although he may not bring you a paper dollar; a silver dollar, or a gold dollar, yet his gospel will be worth hundred cents every time." Mr. Lyons was given a hearty reception, and for more than a hour spoke with eloquence and feeling. He showed the wonderful advance of his race since war days, due to the aid and encouragement of republican legislation and republican assistance. The deception and insincerity of the democratic party was vividly pictured in so far as its "issues" in this campaign are concerned. He exposed the false cry of imperialism, and said the only form of imperialism in this country is that forced on the colored race in the South by Tillman and his followers, the real managers and dictators of the democratic policy. The democratic party, he declared, is after their votes, and the republican party offered them a chance to better their condition and urges them to become men. The speech glowed with eloquent periods, and the tribute to President McKinley and to the colored troops in the Civil War and at San Juan were received with great applause. In closing he urged the colored citizens of Anderson and Madison county to support the republican nominees from President to constable. The Delaware street M. E. church (colored) tendered a banquet to Mr. Lyons at the conclusion of the speech at the opera house, and this was attended by a number of the leading citizens of Anderson, including Judge McClvre, Councilman Wooley, J. F. Bayless, Jacob Harter and others. Town Topics. Malaria, chills, and fevers cured by Dr. Hoskins Indian Sage. Miss Almira Crutchfield, of 405 S st., is out, after a brief illness. The exodus of voters is the greatest in the history of Washington. Henry D. Pryor has been re-assigned to a case at the Government Printing Office. The Colored American is now on sale at W. L. Smith's pharmacy, 2201 7th street, northwest. The Colored American is on sale at Mr. N. Coleman's restaurant, 1214 Wylle avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. If Mr. Ernest Johnson will call at this office he will learn something that will be of interest to him. Mrs. Thomas Brown, of 412 O. N. W., who has been spending some time in Geneva, N. Y., will return here soon. The Women's League, Mrs. Helen A. Cook, president, is arranging for a "day" at Second Baptist Lyceum in December. It will be a grand affair. Mr. Joseph A. Reed of North Berwick, Maine, formerly of Washington, D. C., has bought a fine farm in Virginia just a little way out from Washington. Miss Mary Upshaw, of 788 4th street, northwest, who went to Sandwich, Mass., to spend the summer, has returned. Bishop Abram Grant passed through the city this week and stopped over a few hours to shake hands with his host of friends. Mr. Jerome B. Osborn, an old Washington boy but who has been living in Lancaster, Pa., has returned to this city for permanent residence. [Illustration of a woman with a halo around her head, wearing a high collar and a veil.] Miss Susan Wymar. teacher in the Richmond school, Chicago, Ill., writes the following letter to Dr. Hartman regarding Pe-ru-na. She says: "Only those who have suffered as I have, can know what a blessing it is to be able to find relief in Pe-ru-na. This has been my experience. A friend in need is a friend indeed, and every bottle of Pe-ru-na I ever bought proved a good friend to me."—Susan Wymar. Mrs. Margaretha Danben, 1214 North Superior St., Racine City, Wis., writer. I feel so well and good and happy now that pen cannot describe it. Pe-ru-na is everything to me. I have taken several bottles of Pe-ru-na for female complaint. I am in the change of life and it does me good." Pe-ru-na has no equal in all of the irregularities and emergencies peculiar to women caused by pelvis catarrh. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Oq for a free book for women only. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE-MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY. KINKY. CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER Straightine is the fastest is low (25c), advertised in is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied with circulars and other advertising matter Company making Straightline is charter with ample capital to carry out all its profit citizens of this city, and should not be co that are trying to do business on the rep Straightline to-day has the largest sale of sold and used in every State in the Union, ly endored by all users. with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are among the leading citizens of this city, and should not be confounded with the many "fake" concerns that are trying to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightline. Straightline to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is sold and used in every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is highly endorsed by all users. WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE Write to day for terms and full information in your place. A trial can (about one month) will be mailed to any address on receipt of and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline will be mailed to any address on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. H. H. ELLIOTT, A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, C Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. ASK FOR ELLIOTT'S— Private Stock A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Appetizer in the Morning and H. H. Elliott 1520 FOURTEENTH ST A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Tonic. Just the Thing for an Appetizer in the Morning and a Sleep Producer at Night. H. H. Elliott, Grocer, 1520 FOURTEENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. Sprint Premier No. 2. The Smith Premier Typewriter marks the very highest point reached in writing machine mechanism. It leads in the typewriter world. Thousands of satisfied users pronounce it.... Perfectly Simple and Simply Perfect. Their testimony is that Smith Premier capacity for good work all the time is unequaled. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE. The Smith Premier is especially adapted to the "Touch Sytem" of Typewriting. THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO. 519 11th Street, Northwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. We Want Agents in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered, Nelson's Straightine Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a day working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $3.00. Selling article ever offered to agents. The price and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well known newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied letter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The letter under the laws of the State of Virginia, promises. Its officers are among the leading confounded wit. the many "fake" concerns reputation we have made for Straightline. Use of any hair preparation on the market. It is so, and in many foreign countries, and is high- mation before someone else gets the agency nth's treatment) of Nelson's Straightine of 30c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders G COMPANY, Richmond, Va. Trade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, gars, Etc., Etc. ock Whiskey and Tonic. Just the Thing for an and a Sleep Producer at Night. 18 THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 14 MR. H. J. M'DONALD. A Representative Negro—From the Lone Star State—Successful Grocer—A Political Power in Cuney's State. When H. J. McDonald was born in Georgia just a few years before the opening of the great Rebellion—though proud as a parent may be of his child; though as hopeful of his future—still his home teachers hardly dreamed then (how could we, when slavery had us bound?) that their bright sunshine then and now as well would ever make such a pronounced success and be such an important factor in the community. Mr. McDonald was born in Florence, Ga., in 1855; and there resided until 1876, when he with his parents moved over into Alabama. McDonald remained in Alabama and worked very J. H. MR. J. H. M'DONALD. hard indeed, striving to accumulate something. Strange as it may seem, we often hear the average orator of the present day chastising us as a race for beginning at the top, after our emancipation, instead of at the bottom of building the superstructure, before we had laid the foundation. But some of the most pleasing examples of the black man striving after something material, is found in the records of characters as our subject, Mr. McDonald. Feeling that he could better his condition in every respect, in 1880 Mr. McDonald with his family—for since his adventure into Alabama, he had taken unto himself a life-long friend, and who has proven herself this—moved into the then paradise of the South, Texas, and settled at Mexia, which place has been his home since, and which has been the scene of struggles and triumphs. Here Mr. McDonald has established himself a record for all times, and of which his posterity will be justly proud. In the fall of 1887, Mr. McDonald opened a grocery; misfortune has been his as well as success; dark days have hung over him just as the days of sunshine have abided. Only those of apathy came first, and the harvest, rich as it is, is now being reaped. Mr. McDonald's place has no signs of the colored man in his place of business; no greasy counters or cobwebbed walls; no great crowds of loafers hanging around, driving away trade and respect, but rather on the other hand, everything is clean and neat. The McDonald store is located in the central part of his little city, on Commerce st. which is the center for traffic and commerce. He keeps a stock of goods which will compare favorably with any around. Customers are never compelled to chase from store to store in search of an article if they ever once try McDonald, for, as the motto goes there: "If it is in town McDonald has it." He has a great host of customers of both races. He numbers among his customers people of all conditions leaders and laborers; and Mr. McDonald has and holds the confidence of each one. He keeps at the same stand and improves as time flits by. Today like yesterday Mr. McDonald puts quality first. Right here has been the secret of his success. Today he keeps the best in the market No "second hand" or cast off at all. His store is a commissary for all things good and delicious. Mr. McDonald personally stands high in his vicinity. His word is as reliable as the City National Bank of his town. No one ever doubts his sincerity for a moment. His character is the man. He has not builded unwisely at all. Deeper than this successful career is the underlying principle—honesty of purpose, and then as Tom Reed says, "the right action." Mr. McDonald is indeed a local power in the G. O. P., ranks. He is honest there as elsewhere. He prefers his private affairs to public office. This is the only reason he has not been the recipient of some respectable public office. A white paper published in Mexia in a recent edition paid this tribute to Mr. McDonald: "H. J. McDonald, a colored citizen of Mexia, conducts a successful grocery business on Commerce street. He is one of the few colored men in the state commanding the respect and having the confidence of the white population. He is very intelligent and is strictly reliable in all his dealings. Mr. McDonald is one of the leading politicians in the ranks of the republicans." Such is the career of H. J. McDonald. No wavering, believing first in right; no deceit, working for the uplift of his people, he is indeed a splendid example of an ideal Negro who must throw off our burden and make this race of ours, "free indeed and in truth." BOOK REVIEWS. Editor C. H. Phillips of the Christian Index, tried himself on his century edition. It is indeed a credit to the church and to the race. We congratulate Brother Phillips upon the successful issuance of the largest illustrated Negro paper of the century. Howard's Magazine for October is full of interesting matter. The publisher should feel satisfied as to its merits. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Washington has a very logical article on "The Effect of Imperialism Upon the Negro Race." Prof. Miller is quite able to discuss such a subject. He advises the Negro above all things to adhere to the great Declaration of Independence regardless of party, since as Prof. Miller so aptly says: "There has been a strange transposition of parties on this question. The doctrine of Abraham Lincoln has been espoused by the party of Stephen A. Douglas, while the professed followers of the great Emancipator are practising the doctrine of political subjugation and inequality." Phil H. Brown has a very beautiful poem taken from life called "Ma'chin Wid De Ban." The Hon. Fred. L. McGhee the colored leader of Minneapolis bar, tells why we should not as a race, support the present administration. The article is indeed an interesting one, full of wholesome thought. The rapid fire gun invented by the colored inventor Mr. Eugene Burkins is treated by one Mr. W. G Alexander. It furnishes interesting reading matter, as well as the facts of the invention, which has attracted so much attention. A poem on the "Return of John Brown" by Ada E Ferris is an excitable poem from imagination. Withal the Howard will compare with our best magazines of today and will probably hold its own. 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This great electrical invention, by its marvelous magnetic power, gives new life to the hair, causing the hair to grow long and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the Comb is commenced. Look at the BUG. This is a hair germ parasite. They are invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, destroying the life of the hair, and causing it to fall out; also causes all forms of Scalp Diseases. If you have dandruff or any scalp disease; if your hair is thin and short and harsh and brittle; bald or thin on the top or on the temples, or if your hair is falling out, it is caused by this germ. The MAGNETIC COMB, together with ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, destroys these, thus enabling the hair to grow long and straight, soft, silky, and beautiful. Two boxes of the great hair grower, ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, are sent with each Comb. Price, $5.00, and mailed to any address, prepaid, on receipt of price. The Comb positively requires no heating. NOTICE. TO QUICKLY introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of this paper this opportunity. Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR, and we will mail you at once, prepaid. THE MAGNETIC COMB and two boxes of ELECTRICAL HAIR RESTORATIVE. Make all Money and Express Orders payable to R. GATH-RIGHT, President. Register your letters—it protects you. OUR GUARANTEE. TAKE NOTICE—There being so many evil-minded, skeptical persons, who decry every honest article as a humbug, we take the following method of repudiating all such evil minded slandersers, by absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper, and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. 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Voice Culture and Plano Forte Literary department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues row ready. Address. JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. A RARE OPPORTUNITY For Young Men Desiring to Enter the Ministry. The Phelps's Hall Bible Training School conducts 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 Phelps'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 whoily undenominational, the purpose being to help all denominations and not to antagonize any. The cost of board is $5 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. Back of means need debar none. The teaching in this department is free. The next school term begins September 11. Further information may be bead by addressing Booker T Washington, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that RIPANS will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.19 Epirus St., New York. FREE SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER. BEFORE AFTER Is the recipe of a Celebrated Chemist, and is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It is the most wonderful preparation in the world to make kinky, knotty, stubborn, harsh, short and thin hair, long, thick, beautiful, straight, soft, glossy and pliable. It stops hair from falling out, promotes a rapid growth, restores natural color, and gives health to the hair and scalp, by positively dandruff and all scalp diseases. This marvelous remedy grows hair on bald heads and thin places. Please try it, and also read some of the testimonials from thousands of persons who are now using it. Price 30 and 55 cents, by mail. Little Hero Pills, 10 and 25 cents. Scott's Face Bacchus and Bacchus, 30 cents. Scott's Mustache Forer, 25 cents. Scott's Catrarch Cure, (Liquid) 25 cents. Scott's Nasal Cream, (for Catrarch) 25 cents. Dr. Marian's Female Tablebels (for Catrarch) 25 cents. Scott's Wonderful Pile Cure, 25 cents. NOTICE! With each order of one or more of any of our remedies, we will send you a free treatment of our Celebrated Little Hero Pills, (for all forms of Kidney, Liver, Stomach and Urinary Diseases), at Drug Stores or sent by MAIL on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents wanted. can make $75 to $150 per month. Write to-day for instructions. Enclose stamps for reply. P. O. BOX 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, L.y. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. DR. BAGNALL A BENEDICT. Paterson, New Jersey's Popular Divine Weds Miss Edna E. Brown-A Swell Wedding and a Pleasant Trip Through the Southland. The members of St. Augustine Presbyterian church have already been advised of the marriage of their popular pastor, Rev. Powhattan Bagnall, to Miss Edna E. Brown of Boston, Mass. The happy event took place October 24th and ere long the groom elect will be back at his desk and at his old charge at St. Augustine. Though a young man Rev. Bagnall's work has been so successful as to attract the attention of his denomination everywhere. Though still a very young man he is considered one of the most JOKE ENGLAND DR. POWHATAN BAGNALL. elequent pulpit orators in his Connection. A local paper speaking of his work in Paterson says: "The St. Augustine Presbyterian church is one among the youngest and yet most refined churches in the city. Its noble pastor and members are doing a commendable work. Rev. Powhatian Bagnall, pastor of the St. Augustine Presbyterian church, Governor street, is a young man of culture and influence, dignified and unassuming. He was born in Richmond, Va. As a scholar, a profound thinker and logical reasoner, Rev. Bagnall stands second to none. He is just completing a new church which bids fair to take its place among the leading churches of the State. At the funeral of the late Vice President Hobart, Rev Bagnall was seated on the platform with the rest of the clergy. Rev. Bagnall is a gifted pastor. One never goes to his church without being inspired to come again. He has a smile and a pleasant word for all. His noble influence is exerted throughout the city for good. Rev. Bagnall feels that whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. His sermons are always well prepared; no one can sleep under his profound eloquence." THE MARRIAGE ORREMY. Miss Edna Athetta Brown, daughter of Mrs. Charles J. Brown of Dover, N. H., and Rev. Powhattan Bagnall were united in marriage at high noon at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Nellie Brown Mitchell, on Sherman street. There were relatives and friends included in the gathering of guests which filled the prettily decorated parlors. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Albert Plum. The bride was elegantly gowned in pearl grey mousseline de soie over pearl grey taffeta with trimmings of rich lace, and wore a beautiful picture hat. The couple were attended by Mr. Fred Dickerson of Newport as best man and Captain Charles L. Mitchell. Many costly and beautiful presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Bagnall will enjoy a wedding tour through the South and at its conclusion will reside in Paterson, N. J. 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 insured by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentias no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years' practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others 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 RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again, poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always beer the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that I came to New York from 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 ht at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2087 Atlantic Avenue. OH, Ladies! Stop and WIN almost white. Mulatto or light bottle is all that is required to be kept up. My Imperial Wine I will pay $100 to any one p the use of improved machinery of all. I have been selling it now, to introduce it at once. me 60s. Remember. I guarantee are not entitled to every wage. Oh, Ladies! Stop and consider. Do you know that my celebrated Imperial Whitener will positively brighten black skin, making it almost white. Mulatto or light skin persons can bleach the skin entirely white. One bottle is all that is required to complete the treatment; and the use does not have to be kept up. My Imperial Whitener cannot fail. It is harmless in every respect, and I will pay $100 to any one proving to the contrary. The effect is seen at once. By the use of improved machinery I have managed to make it at a price within the reach of all. I have been selling it at $6.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to $3.00, but now, to advertise it at once, I will send a bottle, prepaid, to any one who will send me $60. Otherwise, I guarantee every bottle, and I will send back the money if you are not satisfied in every way. Don't delay, but send $80 at once to MILAD GATHRIGHT 401 B. PUMPING STREET, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 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. --- DOCTOR SNEA'S Brooklyn, August 15, 1881—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead, I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-MINISTER STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, Allegemism Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancer, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Conditions, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an simple experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlor. Is a registered physician. A new remedy is rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, look of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. consider. Do you know that my celebrated Imperial listener will positively brighten black skin, making it skin persons can bleach the skin entirely white. One complete the treatment, and the use does not have to easier, cannot fail. It is harmless in every respect, and moving to the contrary. The effect is seen at once. By I have managed to make it at a price within the reach at 50.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to 53.00, but will send a bottle, prepaid, to any one who will send every bottle, and I will send back the money if you Don't do it, but send 60s at once to BILAS GATHRIGHT, 459 E. Pinewood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island, 02810. 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. BUILER, 609 C St., N. W. 15 MARVELOUS MEDIUM MRS. MARY MILLER southlauter, N.J. DR HEA BE NOT DECEIVED Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is $50. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever A. B. FINE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. OZONO. OZONO. iron-clad guarantee to do all that Now, we ask you a plain quest for $50.00 if you are dissatisfied wi to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad has been satisfied in every respect to-day using our preparations, a the King of all Hair Tonics. O Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, take short, harsh hair long and s worrying scalp diseases. Itch after Ozono has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature let us make a statement. Many of our hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; th use it to drop out. Ozono stra thing but Ozono is necessary, can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first applica to is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do th is good at any time: Cut out at the sum of One Dollar, and we no and one large bottle of Elo en bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, a will also include one fancy jar o beautifier—removes wrinkles, m mes; makes the old look young. Make one package of our celebrated LLY PURE, and no soap but a p To Repair Broken Arti cles use Major's W. H. :.Dyer and guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or if you a plain question—would we absorb are dissatisfied with our preparations, him for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively dry, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the top out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on later the first application. bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all facial imperfections, and actually removes hide one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look age of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever W. H. FISHER ::Dyer and Cleaner:: 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th St. n. w. Telephone 152 Mr Clarence C. White as violinist possesses the artistic temperament to a marked degree, as well as the in dispensable gift of sympathetic interpretation. His tone is full and his facility of execution is wonderful.—Elviria (O.) Daily News. --- BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER EING CO. RICHMOND, VOL. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to used OZONO, and give it my most fooled so often, it does me good to rec Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO that my hair is already straight and g A last word. OZONO is absolute cause a beautiful and luxurious growth you can use it to secure a glossy "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, a day we receive your order. BOS Gentlemen, After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. ZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine s $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once zono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 2 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. Is like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon order. MARIA, MILLS, FOR SALE. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send no coupon, let her write her name on when you send your order. FOR MALARIA, CHILLS, AND FEVEK USE 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Dr. Hoskin's INDIAN SAGE THE KIND THAT CURES. AT YOUR DRUGGIST'S, 50 CTS. --- --- Boston Chemical Company ; Here is another: BEFORE AFTER the following goods: MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 331 SpruceSt., N. W. Cheap, a ten-room house including bath. All modern improvements. Terms cash. Apply at 1911 7th street northwest.