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The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 36. REMINISCENCES OF THE BATTLE. Interestingly Told by One in the Fight— A Graphic Description—The Afro American Spellbinders in Demand and Scattered the Enemy. Editor The Colored American: A word through your great national organ, The Colored American, whose trumpet peals from the Capitol of the Nation is heard throughout the land With Mrs. Bryant I have just returned from the seat of the last great political conflict of the nation. I mean the "Wild and Woolly West" for it surely was the "seat of war" as every inch of ground was hotly contested by the Bryan-Tilman combination, and for some weeks was evenly matched to all appearances. Not until Major H. C. Hedges, the veteran chairman of the Speakers Bureau, got his blood up and Senator Hanna forgot his rheumatics and put on his war paint, the slogan sounded, the armies marshalled, the shrill notes of the heroic bugles and the tread of the patriotic armies shook the earth from the apex of the mountains, along the banks of the banks of the Mississippi, rippling the muddy waters of the Missouri and giving new life to the sluggish "Kaw." Not until the "Rough rider Teddy" got on the track of the "Boy Orator of the Platte," and the irrepressible Hanna dashed through South Dakota and "winded" Pettigrew with his silence and "unhorsed" him; not until they called in the colored contingent and sent Vance of Louisiana to Wisconsin and Minnesota, Pledger of Georgia and Fortune of New York Indiana and reinforced them with crew of Missouri, McElwee of Tennessee and Moseley of Illinois; then ordered Fortune, Pledger, Wheaton and Allain with Mrs. Barnett to join Crossland in Missouri. Your humble servant was considered an "all around political athlete" and why not? I have canvassed in every campaign under the supervision of the National Republican Committee since 1872. Then there was the local contingent, Lawyer Barnett on National Committee, Captain Jordan Chavis on the State Committee and they had able speakers under them. Rev. Drs. Carey, Ransom, Gray, Thomas, McGhee and a host of others. Lawyers Bob Mitchell, B. F. Mosely, the elquent S. B. Turner, Col. Rivers, Dan Maoon and many others. When these with the scores of our white brethren got to going up "spellbinders lane" pyrotechnics, bombs, cannons, howitzers, lightning, blood, thunder and pandemonium was carried into the Bryanites columns and they had to scatter or like the Modocs hunt their lava beds. The last ten days of the campaign Chicago, Cook county ill. and Douglass county Nebraska was hotly contested. Your humble servant accompanied by Mrs Bryant, who was a most potent factor in the fight, was orderd to Omaha and Douglass county for there Bryan would make his closing fight and last stand to control the state legislature and if not President then U.S. We were hospitably entertained in Omaha stopping first at Merchant's Hotel and then to the palatial residence of Hon. E. R. Overall who for thirty- WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1900. M. MRS. JOSEPHINE B. BRUCE, Lady Principal Tuskegee Institute. two years has been in the post-office service. We met a royal lot of republicans, and the colored contingent was grand. There was V. B. Walker, member of both State and County Committee, Claus Hubbard, the hustler; Scott and Singleton of Washington who came home to work and vote, and Minor, Mahammit, Bryants, Roberts and Brooks, messenger to Mayor Moore Result, Col. Wm. J. Bryan is neither President or United States Senator. Chicago and Cook county, under the matchless leadership of its Morris, Jones, Turner, Montague and a score of others elected nine tenths of its ticket, while Pettigrew of South Dakota will "pack his trunk and go" after the 4th of March, Pitchfork Tillman goes one eye on it, and Wm. J. Bryan on the banks of the roaring Piatte asks, "who jerked that stump from under me?" While he prepares his notes for the printer "The second battle." A swing through Missouri, Illinois. South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, with finger ever and anon on the public pulse gives evidence to my mind that this the great battle of the 19th Century means much to the Negro. The citizens of the great West and Northwest heard the story of the Negro from his own lips; have seen that he is not the ignorant, licentius barbarian that his traducers have painted; but that he is intelligent, patriotic and above all up-to-date as a citizen worthy of the highest consideration and the largest recognition as an American and a man. That Tillman, with his pitchfork and his "isms" is but the vaporings that arise from the stinking cespool of paltroonery, and that he, his agitators and abettors are wrapped in the royalty of their own embecility, irresponsible, untruthful and unloyal, and that so sure as God reigns and is just there is a sentiment formulating and growing that will in due time hurl from its cracked and crumbling pedestal the damnable dogma of race hate and coercion and give Americans irrespective of color their just and equal rights. DR. GEORGE W. BRYANT. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 26, 1900. Congressman Geo. H. White. Tomorrow afternoon Hon. Geo. H. White, Member of Congress, from N. Carolina, will appear at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mr. White is a central figure now, because he is the only colored man in Congress, and because of his leadership in the Afro-American Council. His subject is "Race and Self Reliance." The audience will be treated to a violin solo by Mr. Robert L. Prior, and to an instrumental solo by Miss Mamie White, --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. COLORED WOMEN MEET. The Windy City Entertains Them—Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell Lectures—Resolutions Passed in the Ruffin Case—Notes by the way. [The Chicago Office of The Colored American is located at 59 Dearborn St. suite 412.] Chicago, Ill., Special.—The annual meeting of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was held Wednesday and Thursday of this week at the Institutional church. Mrs. M. J. Jackson occupied the chair as president and Mesdames Townsend and West as first and second vice-presidents, were on the platform. The morning session was called to order at nine o'clock and the session was devoted to business. Three new clubs were admitted to membership, viz., the Hyde Park Women's Club; Peoria Women's Aid Club, and the Peoria Women's Christian Club; making a total of 126 new members. After receiving the various reports the session adjourned to partake of lunch which was served by the home ladies. The paper read in the afternoon by Mrs. L. E Young on the Unit of Society was good but would have been more highly appreciated if it had been more original. The paper by Mrs. Georgie Faulkner, "Home Life," was well written and delivered. She said home is not merely four walls though, with pictures hung and gilded. Home is where contentments dwells, where there is one to love and ere to love us. The success or failure of this nation is in our hands. It is the mother who must take time to read, to pray and to think. Without strength of will there is no strength of character. What is necessary is not to break the child's will, but to educate it to act in a proper manner. Man's first possesion in a world of sin was a dwelling place; but Eden was not a home till the woman joined him there. Home study aims to make each home a garden in which to grow strong, men and women. The fairest home! It is not placed In scenes with outward beauty graced But where kind words and smiles impart A constant sunshine to the heart. On such a home of peace and love God showers his blessing from above And angels watching o'er it cry. Lo! this is like our home on high!" The afternoon session closed after the entire delegation had posed for a group picture. In the evening the welcoming address was delivered by Mrs. G. Curl and the response was by Mrs. McGruder of Galesburg. The paper by Mrs. Albreta Moore Smith on "Negro women's Capabilities and Achievements in the World of Business" was an excellent portrayal of that young woman's mind. She is president of the Chicago Colored Womens Business Club. Among other noteworthy remarks she said "Woman's entrance into the commercial world and her ratification along all lines where she has the slightest chance for intellectual improvement has aroused strong prejudice against (Continued on 12th page.) An Afro-American Musical Genius, S. Coleridge Taylor. ```markdown ``` 2 --- (From Daily Argus, Birmingham, England. October 4th, 1900) There is no mistaking the fact that "Hiawatha" is first favourite at this Festival. The great triennial event itself is altogether more popular than any of its predecessors, and for the first time within the memory of the leading officials all the tickets for all the concerts are disposed of. But the high tide of public favor was reached with Mr. Coleridge Taylor's new work. During the numerous rehearsals the verdict has gradually become unanimous and emphatic, and the discovery has been made that the third part, now publicly performed for the first time, is in no way inferior to its predecessors, while it introduces much perfectly new A. E. H. 8. COLERIDGE TAYLOR. melody and is much more elaborate in style. The effect of all this was that last night's complete rendering was looked forward to as a certain triumph both for "Hiawatha" and its composer, whose interesting personality, by the way, was an added attraction. When Dr. Richter took his place the hall was packed from floor to ceiling, and scores stood under the orchestra, where the only view available was that of the audience. Yet we should not be surprised if these least fortunate of the auditors considered they had full value for their money for the sight of the hall brilliant with the cream of Birmingham and district and decked in their bravest finery was a SIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED. The colours were gorgeous without being loud, and the prevalence of pink, with blue as a sort of "leit motif," so to speak, suggested that a hint had been taken from the particular decoration which had been found favour with with the chorus. The large number of diamonds which glittered in all directions spoke of prosperity at least equal to the excellent taste in dress. It was in no critical spirit that the audience settled down to the hearing of "Hiawatha"—rather with a confident expectation of a feast in store, and the hearers were not disappointed. The opening choruses glowed with warmth and gave a vivid representation of the red man's wedding carnival. The good points in the composition are al most too numerous to be mentioned. The effect of the bass in the passage "And the careful old Nokomis" is very striking. The call to "Pau-puk Keewis" to dance is a most delicious passage, and the colours are deftly employed THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. U. in describing the numerous accomplishments of the dancer. A brilliant effect is also attained in the passage describing the feminine love for this clever Indian brave. The dance of the hero is also pcurtrayed in dainty phraseology, and the whirling movement is realistic. A wonderful height of intensity is attained in the climax. Applause during the performances has hitherto been strictly tabooed by this eminently well disciplined audience. But the rule was by one consent ignored in regard to Mr. Lloyd's great solo, "Onaway, Awake Beloved. On this song Mr. Taylor has lavished every resource of his art, and orchestral adornments, as well as vocal expressions, continually compete for admiration. Mr. Lloyd sang the solo with irresistible pathos and expression. Madame Albani had a most gratifying reception on taking her place by Dr. Richter for the second part. The deep pathos and poignant suffering described in this section are at once suggested in the extremely powerful orchestral opening. The misery of the famine are set forth in heartrending tones, and the poetical fancy which reads hunger even in the gleams of the stars, and finds corresponding expression in music. The impersonation of famine and fever in passionate tones by Madame Albani and Mr. Black evokes a responsive lamentation terrible in its expression of wailing distress. But this was surpassed by the ringing outburst in which the maddened Hiawatha pours forth the torrent of his passionate grief. The orchestral effects here are as fine as anything in the work. His departing cry "Minnehaha" is terrible in its rude intensity. It is against this background that a sudden change to the major key sets forth A PICTORIAL MEMORY of the joyous homecoming of his young wife. This deepens the impression made by the story, again resumed, how Minnehaha lay dying. The delirious ravings in which the sufferer hear calls from the "Falls of Minnehaha" were powerfully expressed by Madame Albani in her ringing upper notes. Here again the orchestral embellishments are most skillful, and greatly intensify the mental impression, Madame Albani sang beautifully the pathetic description of the desolate sorrow of the hero in the forest. The burial of Minnehaha has a remarkable bass figure expressive of the rude Indian march, and the ingenuity with which this figure is maintained against the vocal description of the obsequies is among the clever achievements of the composer. The farewell song of "Hiawatha" was finely rendered by Mr. Black, and the choral repetition of this superb piece of harmony brought the second part to a conclusion. The applause was again enthusiastic. A more cheerful note is struck in the last part—"Hiawatha's Departure"—and the opening solo by Madame Albani, descriptive of spring, bubbles over with life. It was sung with admirable spirit. Wonderfully grotesque is the description of Iiagoo's boastful stories and the uncouth and unsparing derision with which the Redskins received his narratives. This rough, grim humour provoked a ripple of merriment, which passed round the hall. Mr. Black's song, in which Hiawatha seriously interprets Iagoo's stories, and applies them to the coming of the white man, were finely sung. This composition is worthy to rank with "Onaway" for its strength and skillful orchestra embroidery. The prophetic description of his countrymen's downfall is emphasized by the deep throbs of the bass strings. "By the shore of Gitche Gumee" is a powerful chorus, full of exuberant life, in which FRESH MOURS WERE WON, and the soprano solo, "From the brow of Hiawatha," was brilliantly sung by Madame Albani, The chorus "And the noble Hiawatha" brought out the full power of the chorus and orchestra. It was pleasant to see the delighted expressions with which the series of entirely new phrases and rhythms were received by the audience, the music being much more refined than in the earlier portions of the work. The orchestral setting is charming at this point. The harmony introducing the chorus, "Then the generous Hiawatha," is wonderfully rich. The ingenious introduction into the closing chorus of the principal opening melody gives homogeneity and an expression of completeness to the work. The INDESCRIBABLY GRAND FINISH called forth all the energies of the chorus and band, and evoked peal after peal of applause. It was a moving scene when Mr. Taylor ascended the dais to acknowledge the enthusiastic applause. The rather diminutive figure and extremely modest bearing of the handsome semi-African, hardly suggested the composer of a work by general consent the greatest produced for a long time past, and manifestly the product of real genius. NEGRO COLLEGE ORATOR Chosen to Represent Indiana University at the State Oratorical Contest. Indianapolis, Nov. 24.—The first colored student that will represent his institution in the State collegiate oratorical contest is Willis Oliver Tyler, now a student at the Indiana University at Bloomington. The primary contest, to select a representative from the college to the State contest, which includes representatives from each of the colleges of Indiana, was held last night and Tyler carried off the honors. There were 15 orations submitted to the faculty and six of these were accepted and the authors ordered to deliver them so that judgment might be rendered upon expression, manner and other points in delivery. The markings of the judges showed that Tyler had triumphed easily. Tyler is 23 years old and was born in Bloominton, where the State University is situated. He graduated from the high school at the head of his class. He is now working his way through the university by taking care of some of the club rooms and the rooms of more fortunate students. It is admitted that he deserved the honor he has received. Normal Alabama Notes Normal Ala., Special—The A. and M. College at Normal Alabama took the greatest number of prizes issued at the Birmingham State Fair November 1st 10th. The following are the prizes: First prize for agricultural exhibit, hay, broom-corn, corn, sweet potatoes and blue ribbon for scientific display and African curioes. Prof. W. H. Council has just returned from Rome, Ga. where he addressed the A. M. E. Conference. HERE IT IS. "Hello, Central. This is the Zion Harp. Please give me The Colored American, 459 O Street, Washington, D. C. T "Well; who is that? You, Harp? "It is. American, please give us the latest news." "All right; get your pen?" "All ready; go ahead." "McKinney and Roosevelt have been elected President and Vice-President. "Everybody is rejoicing over the victory of the G. O. P." This is the esteem in which our honest contemporaries hold us. It is the news we give them. The National Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in this city November 30th in the La Fayette Square Opera House and hold the three sessions daily until December 6th inclusive. The membership in this organization is 250 000 women and they represent every state and territory in the Union. DREESMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513 Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lamorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques, without one inch of visible seam, in fining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful Dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. Winter classes now forming. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary, Open Letter to Senator Cullom, BY GEN. ROBERT SMALLS. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, U S Senator, Washington, D. C. Sir: My attention has been called to an alleged interview in the Washington Star of the 17th inst. in regard to the cutting down of the representation of the South. It is a subject very near to the heart of every honest American citizen, or should be. I see you are inclined to have it relegated to a more "convenient season" as things of greater importance must have precedence. In my judgment you have either been misquoted in that interview or you have been misinformed as to the infamous election laws of the South and the manner in which they are executed. I speak for J. H. GENERAL ROBERT SMALLS. my State particularly; that the result of the last election is the legitimate product, you as well as the people of this country will doubtless concur with me. Permit me to call your attention to the vagaries of our registration law. The governor of the State is empowered to appoint three registrars in each county, and in no instance has any executive appointed a republican. The board meets the first Monday of every month remaining in session from 9 a.m. to 3 o'clock, p. m., beginning on the first Monday in January, until 30 days prior to election, for the purpose of registering those who have come of age since last election, and can read and write any section of the Constitution submitted to them by said board, or can show that they own $300 in real property and have paid all taxes six months prior to election. The board meets at the county seat and anyone to register or change his registration certificate (if he has moved from one precinct to another) must travel by railroad or otherwise to the county seat sometimes 60 odd miles and in many cases after having traveled that distance, losing a deal of time, they cannot accomplish anything, as a quorum purpelsely cannot be obtained. I have to my certain knowledge known this to have happened to fifteen or twenty persons on more than one occasion, all colored republicans. If by chance a quorum be obtained, they would take from two to three hours to register a man, though many of the applicants were better qualified than some of the examiners. As an illustration: a man was rejected for mispronouncing the word "Agriculture." He had served acceptably as orderly sergt. in the 23rd Regt. U. C. T. during the late war of the Rebellion, or the late "unpleasantness" (least our Southern brethren be offended at the term). I can give thousands of such instances of the methods by which they have by their diabolical action reduced the voting population of this county from 6,000 to about 1,000. This reduction leaves a majority of about 300, as the white democrats all told number about 700. The election law and methods are still worse, and their conduct out Herods Herod. The law provides that three commissioners of election for State and county officers and the same number for Presidential and Congressional election for each county be appointed by the Governor and with but two exceptions have republicans been appointed on the commission, one for Beaufort and one for Georgetown. In the last election the farce was enacted in the county by the recommendation of the democratic county chairman of the appointment of a man claiming to be a Northern republican—a Southern democrat and a member of the democratic club of this town. On the day of election, we had for the State and county 6 ballot boxes, for the President and Congressman 2 boxes: the voting places were apart as the law provides. For the State and county officers the boxes were at the court house, the door wide open, but a State constable stationed there with a bludgeon in hand and a revolver in his belt. The ballot boxes were placed at the extreme end of the building about 60 feet from the entrance, one man at a time allowed to enter—he marches up to the J. H. HON. SHELBY M CULLOY. table where three democratic mansgers and the clerk are seated. (A seventh box was strung out as an Amendment was to be voted for.) On these boxes the democratic ballots were placed, notwithstanding the law provides for a secret ballot; the application of the republicans to place their ballots on the boxes was refused. The law provides that the ballot presented "must be printed on plain white paper two and a half inches wide by five inches long, clear and even cut, without ornament, designation, mutilation, symbol or mark of any kind whatever except the name or names of the person or persons voted for and the office to which such person or persons are intended to be chosen." The law also provides that any ballot cast into the wrong box, shall not be counted. By this method no democratic vote, no matter how illiterate, is lost, as the arrangement is so plain, each candidate's ballot being on the box intended for that purpose, and all the voter has to do is to walk up, take the ballot off each box, fold and put it in. What becomes of the secrecy of THE COLORADO VILLAGE, WASHINGTON, B. L. the ballot? The illiterate colored man if he has the right to vote by virtue of his property qualification, is just as apt to place his ballot in the wrong box; if so, that vote is not counted, simply on the ground of its being placed in the wrong box. By these highhanded methods 100, 000 colored men have been disfranchised in the State and over 13,000 white men whose illiteracy under the same rule should be barred from voting, are allowed to exercise that privilege. Yet Senator, you state that there are matters of greater importance before the coming Congress? I understand among those important matters for consideration will be the status of our citizens in our new possessions, Porto Rico, the Philippines, etc. Does not charity begin at home? Had not the American Republic first be just to their own citizens at home before they look after the welfare of the strangers without the gate? The shouts of the victors on the 6th have not died out yet. I contributed my strength, feeble as it may be considered, to that triumph, hoping that the conscience of the nation may be awakened to the rights of which my people are deprived, but I have not yet despaired. While at Fort Scott, Kan., during the recent campaign, the people were greatly interested when I spoke of the fraudulent methods of election here, and that the direct disfranchisement of that number of voters, would eventually disfranchise them. I have reasons to believe that my work in Kansas had some effect from the congratulatory letters I received since the election. Now Senator, knowing you as I do. I appeal in all fairness to you to use your good offices in championing a cause "worthy your steel." Either let the representation be cut down, or make these people give an honest election law, by which every man who is entitled to vote under the Constitution of the United States as well as that of the State can cast his vote unhampered and have the same honestly counted. We do not seek to have the reduction for revenge, as we still claim some state pride, but the present law as executed is disgraceful and a menace to a republican form of government. I trust the path may be made clear to produce the desired result, and no one will do no more to aid the cause than you will I know, notwithstanding the presence in your honorable body of a Tillman, whose sole stock in trade is to malign and misrepresent the status of my people. To further emphasize the statements made by me, I submit for your consideration the vote as declared by the State Board of canvassers (all democrats) some declaring their own election. You will observe that the vote for Presidential Elector for W. J. Bryan is 47,283, while that for cur victorious President is 3,579 This is the vote as counted, not as voted. In conclusion, Senator, coming as you do from a great State, a State which gave to this country (the greatest country on earth) in 1860, the immortal Lincoln, do not forget, nor allow your associates in the Senate to forget, the amount of money—the number of precious lives, that this country has given and is still giving for the freedom and uplifting of the people of Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, and last but not least, the protection of our own citizens in China. In a country founded on the principle of "for the people and by the people," do not neglect the rights and interests of the ten millions or more of its own citizens at home on account --- of color. Remember that you have all sworn to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States which includes the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The following is the vote for Presidential electors: Democratic—R. D. Lee, 47,233; B.H. Moss, 47,196; W. W. Simons, 47,196; C. L. Blease, 47,233; W. McB. Sloan, 47,-231; W. P. Pollock, 47,199; M. S. Cantey, 47,190; D. H. Behre, 47,232. Republican—W. D. Crum, 3,525; L. W. C. Blalock, 3,579; George Holmes, 3,579; T. A. Odom, 3,579; H. J. Felton, 3,579; R. P. Roberts, 3,528; M. F. Holloway, 3,529; G. W. Murray, 3,521. The summary is: Democratic, 47,233; Republican, 3,579—a total of 50,814. The following was the vote for State officers: McSweeney, 46,457; Tillman, 46,362; Cooper, 46,500; Bellinger, 46,444; Jennings, 46,424; Derham, 46,426; McMahon, 46,340; Floyd, 46,332; Wharton, 46,357. There were eighteen scattering votes cast for Governor in Aiken county; twenty-four for Lieutenant Governor, twenty-three of them being in Aiken and one in Newberry. The vote for Congressmen was: First District—Wm. Elliott, 3,666; W. W. Becket, 1,387, a total of 5,040. The vote of Charleston was 2,086, of which Elliott received 1,916 and Becket 170; Beaufort, total, 773, Elliott receiving 406 and Becket 367; Berkely, total, 47, Elliott getting 43 and Becket 4; Colleton, total 202, Elliott getting 129 and Becket 73; Georgetown, total, 1,002, Becket receiving 517 and Elliott 485; Williamsburg, total, 934, of which Elliott received 687 and Becket 247. Second District-The total vote was 6,969, of which W. J. Talbert received 6,713, and J. B. Odom 156. The republican vote by counties were: Alken 40, Bamberg 23, Bsnnwell 55, Edgefield 18, Hampton 11, Salude 9. Third District-The total vote was 8037, of which Latimer received 7,834 and Merrick 203. The republican vote was as follows: Abbeville 8, Anderson 47, Greenwood 2, Newberry 38, Oconee 54, Pickens 64. Fourth District—The total vote was 8,440, of which Joseph T. Johnson received 8,189 and S. T. Pointer 251. The republican vote was: Fairfield 13, Greenville 47, Laurens 26, Richland 44, Spartanburg 63, Union 58. Fifth District—The total vote was 6,871, of which D. E. Finley received 6 634, John F. Jones 183, there being two votes classed as "scattering." The republican vote was: Chester 9, Chesterfield 55, Cherokee 34, Kershaw 36, Lancaster 18, York 81. Sixth District—The total vote was 6,871, of which R. B. Scarborough received 6,476 and R. A. Stewart, 895. The republican vote was: Clarendon 78, Darlington 68, Florence 66, Horry 61, Marion 117, Mariboro 29, Williamsburg 54. Seventh District—The total vote was 7,812, of which J. Wm. Stokes received 6,285, Alex. D. Dantzler 534, two votes being "scattering." The republican vote was: Berkeley 110, Colleton 48, Dorchester 41, Lexington 2, Orangeburg 153, Richland 31, Sumter 149. I am Sir, yours respectfully. TO THE DEAF. 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Cures sore a etc. HARTONA NO-SMELL is a God-send to all agreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet on receipt of price—50c. a package. All orders to— will remove all smells and bad odors of the body. Cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbe, etc. HARTONA NO-SMELL is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price-50c. a package. To introduce our remedies in this cut out and mail to us this Coupon HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTEN HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $ SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot securely sealed, so that no one can te Coupon. Order goods now, as this Write your name and address plainly. Order, Express, or enclosed in a Regi HARTONA RE once our remedies in this city, we will send to all pail to us this Coupon and ONE DOLLAR, three HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00; two LAST BACE WASH, worth $2.00; one package of HAIR 50c. The entire lot of remedies, worth $5.50, so that no one can tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR or goods now, as this grand offer will last but a sane and address plainly. Money can be sent by Post, or enclosed in a Registered Letter. To introduce our remedies in this city, we will send to all persons who will cut out and mail to us this Coupon and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO-SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent securely sealed, so that no one can tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this Coupon. Order goods now, as this grand offer will last but a short time only. Write your name and address plainly. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money Order, Express, or enclosed in a Registered Letter. HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY. 909 E. Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. GENTLEMEN:—I enclose you ONE DOLLAR, for which se- lowing goods at once— Three Large Boxes HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, wo- Two Large Bottles HARTONA FACE WASH, - wo- One Package HARTONA NO-SMELL, - wo- My Name is_ House No.____, Street_____ City____, County____, State____ AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS S EN:—I enclose you ONE DOLLAR, for which service at once— Large Boxes HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, wo- large Bottles HARTONA FACE WASH, - wo- large HARTONA NO-SMELL, - - wo- No._____, Street_____ _____, County_____, State_____ ED IN EVERY TOWN IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS S GENTLEMEN:I enclose you ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the following goods at once Three Large Boxes HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 Two Large Bottles HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.00 One Package HARTONA NO-SMELL, worth .50 AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT T.F. Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 and 1421½ P Street, N. W. Gray & Costley Wines, Liquors and Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room up stairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N W. WASHINGTON, D. C. --- --- 4 black person five or six shades lighter, and person perfectly white. HARTONA FACE in spots, but all over evenly. The skin continual use of the Face Wash. One bottle look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of monials every year from all over the United will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, remises of the Skin. You can regulate the hands to any shade you wish. Full directions CE WASH is perfectly harmless, and is sent on receipt of price—$1.00 per bottle, freely refunded if you are not absolutely satisfied. Remedies. rs of the body. Cures sore and aching feet. 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 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. Another Fine Volume. Standard books are ever welcome when they come to us in forms and bindings representing all the embellishments of the art of bookmaking. Such a book is "Our New Possessions" published by The Dominion Company, Chicago, a copy of which has just come to our desk. The contents are well arranged. The illustrations are fine the print is clear and neat and the binding is superb. The Dominion Company is forging ahead as the leading western publishing house making a specialty of fine subscription books. Having salespeople in every nook of the country, the company enjoys a large and growing trade. As this company has a known reputation for liberality towards its agents and fair treatment of them an agency in this community for the above book or some other published by this company, would be a source of considerable profit to the one fortunate enough to secure it. Interested readers should write the company for all particulars. --- Mammoth Coon Cake Walk Tuesday Evening, December 4th. SOME OF THE FEATURES ARE: T Will Reed, writer of Coon Song "Kid" Harris, "Dollar Bill" and ers from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Doors Open at 7 o'clock. T Pennsylvania Avenue. You Want Lo Will Reed, writer of Coon Songs will sing "Anna Liza." Doors Open at 7 o'clock. Tickets Now on Sale at Drocp's 925 Pennsylvania Avenue. YouWantLouvreGloves. We Want Your Trade. We offer the very best in gloves We offer you more styles in gloves We offer you the prettiest styles Every pair of Louvre Gloves you Assortments are always in season Now, that Christmas is so near toward gift buying. We've made extra preparations ough lines of staple gloves. Whenever you are ready to buy find it to the best advantage. We are giving special attention odorless process is perfect. We offer the very best in gloves at the very lowest prices. We offer you more styles in gloves than any other store. We offer you the prettiest styles. Every pair of Louvre Gloves you buy means future trade. Now, that Christmas is so near, you naturally turn your thoughts toward gift buying. We've made extra preparations in gathering novelties as well as thorough lines of staple gloves. Whenever you are ready to buy, we are ready to serve you and you'll find it to the best advantage. We are giving special attention to glove cleaning. Our new French odorless process is perfect. Louvre Glove Company. 937 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. --- ```markdown ``` COME & JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Publishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Employment and Contracting. CAPITAL $10,000. Shares $10 to $100, payable monthly. Admission fee $1.00. OBJECT—Buy and borrow of ourselves. All kinds of societies and clubs can join. NO PASSWORDS, GRIPS or SIGNS. Agents and organizers wanted. salary, commission and territory given THIS ASSOCIATION buys properties for members and gives long time to pay for it. Saves them 10 to 25 per cent. on house rent, fuel, provissions and dry goods bill. Loans them money when in need at small interest. Gives them $2 to $10 week when sick (women paid for all complaints). Furnishes doctor and medicine free. Gives $30 to $450 at death; also $100 to $500 if living 10 years. Secures all kinds of EMPLOYMENT for them FREE at any place Incorporated 1895 Organized Organized since then 384 branches and purchased over $50,000 worth of real estate. Mention this paper. Dr. E. PARKER READ, Founder and Pres. Miss J. PARKER SHIELDS, Secretary. Rev. ALEXANDER H. NEWTON, Treasurer. LAWYER M. LUTHER NICHOLAS, Solicitor. If interested in this Association write to Home Office, 514 South 12th street, Philade The Marine Band, Prof. Peter Barnes, The Champion Cake Walker of the World Miss Pearl McKerson "Googoo Eyes" The Marine Band "Billy" Carson, "Chick on the Brain" "Doc" Brown, the Oldest Living Cake Walker The Amphion Glee Club 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361Broadway. New York Branch Office. 625 F St., Washington, D. C. W. G. CLARY, GROCERIES, MEATS, AND PROVISIONS. 1526 Fifteenth Street, N. W. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED HELP. WANTED—Trustworthy colored man to travel and appoint agents in the District of Columbia. $50 monthly and expenses, position permanent, enclose self-addressed envelope for reply. Manager Cross, Star Building, Chicago. 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. Furnished room suitable for man and wife or single gentleman, 1184 22d st. n. w. 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. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential). Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Steno graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building Corner 8th and F street northwest. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. There are letters at this office for Mr. Harry Radcliff, Hon. William Harris and Mrs. Flora Batson. WANTED-An active young man as collector. Must be well acquainted with the city. Married man preferred. An energetic colored woman who understands canvassing can secure permanent employment with good pay by addressing "Benevolence" care 459 O st. n. w. Agents Wanted. Active agents are wanted in every 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. Colored man who reads and writes to prepare for traveling $50 monthly and expenses. Seud se f addressed envelope. President MacBrady, 356 Dearborn, Chicago. LOTS FOR SALE. WE have at Colemanville, Mineral Springs, Va, TWENTY-FIVE BUILDING LOTS, which must be sold at one. 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 (O OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. 1037 South street, Philadelphia, Penna. EXPERIENCED GERMAN SPECIALISTS, IN ATTENDANCE AT THE RAY URIC ACID, RHEUMATISM. NOSE, THROAT. LUNGS, HEART NERVES, BRAIN. BLOOD, SKIN. PRIVATE DISEASES OF BOTH SEXES. STOMACH. KIDNEY. BLADDER.. SEXUAL WEAKNESS. STRICTURE. VARICOCELE HYDROCELE CURED. MEDICAL INSTITUTE. 317 6TH ST. N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. RUPTURE CURED. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain. Trusses on trial. Stricture, impotency, syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases and cure accomplished. Vitality restored. Hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6. Tuesdays and Satur days till 8 p.m. DR. CZARRA. 316 6th Street and 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W. ```markdown ``` AM COLONIAL HERITICAN, WASHINGTON, P. I. 5 Town Topics. H. H. ELLIOTT, 1520 14th St. Northwest. A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. ASK FOR ELLIOTT'S- Convention Hall will be packed next Monday night to witness the mammoth Coon Cake Walk and Jubilee Enterment, Mr. Lewis H Douglass, who was stricken with paralysis Wednesday is slowly improving. Mr. Douglass' friends all wish him a speedy recovery. His voice, which is always in behalf of our interests, must be heard longer. Private Stock Whiskey A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Tonic. Just the Thing for an Appetizer in the Morning and a Sleep Producer at Night. A number of prominent Afro-American horsemen are in the city attending the races. Among the owners are Mess. Edw. Scott, Wm. Bailey, George Jennings, Paris Archer, Oscar Thomas, Jay Gould and Antonio Hamilton. All are jockeys well known to Washington sportsmen. H. H. Elliott, Grocer, 1520 FOURTEENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. The Bethel Literary and Historical Association met at the Lincoln Memorial Cogregational Church last Tuesday night. "The Business and Industrial Outlook" was ably discussed by Mr. Hiyler and others. Beginning next Tuesday night, the association will resume its meeting at the Metropolitan Church. - S. KANN, SONS & CO. A party of gentlemen, composed of Messrs. Jas. W. Gray, Edw. E. Cooper, Burke Edelin and McKenzie Scott attended the races at Bennings last Friday as the guests of Mr. Scott. Mr Scott is somewhat of a horseman himself and with his two best steppers and a wagon, made the drive to and from the track a most pleasant one. The gentlemen picked a few winners. ALWAYS THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE LEAST MONEY! Women's Suits and Wraps. An Afro-American Directory. Women's Jackets. 26-inch Box Jackets, in tan, castor, brown, navy and black, lined throughout with guaranteed satin, tailored in the very best possible manner, a very swell garment, which we shall offer special at $10.00 Mr. Hilyer and his committee of canvassers have about completed the canvass of the entire District for the names of colored persons in business and the professions, and are about to begin the work of compiling the immense amount of data thus obtained. Their plan is to publish this data in the form of a directory so that we will all know in a few days just what our status here is as a people at the dawn of the new century. Women's Cloth Jackets, in tans, castors and black, man tailored, finished with silk stitching and large pearl buttons. This garment on a well proportioned person looks swagger and nobby—we have every size, which we shall sell special for $12.48 We have some very special styles in Automobile Coats, both standing and lay-down collars made exactly and finished as a man's garment We have them specially priced at $19.75 and $25.00 Our business and professional men should give this work their support and advertise in it liberally, not only because advertising pays, but because this is a great philanthropic enterprise carried on by these gentlemen for the good of the race to help strengthen the race in business and deserves their support. All who have not already done so should send in their business and professional cards to Mr. A F. Hilyer, the compiler, 2332 6th St., N. W. with out delay or it may be too late to be entered in this good historical work A baker's dozen of high-class Long Tan and Black Newmarkets and Raglans—the acme of high grade tailoring—we are showing these garments in all sizes. Specially priced at $27.50 Women's Golf Capes, also Misses and Children's—in these lines you'll find us headquarters: All wool Double-faced Cloth Golf Capes, thoroughly finished with straps of kersey with bound edges, extra full sweep, a large variety of colors from which to select, both for wemen and misses, which we shall sell special for $5.98 NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER A full range of better Golf Capes, longer length, in a large variety of plain and fancy backs, finished with deep stitched seams, which are specially priced to sell for $7.98 We've had several dozen fine Imported Golf Shawls, which were made into capes—they positively represent the handsomest line of combination colorings shown this season. They are worth up to $16 50. Special price at $10.98 35 elegant high-cost Golf Capes, consisting of a manufacturer's entire sample line—the styles are exclusive—the values more so—because the majority are worth $24 00. Specially priced at $15.00 STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thoroughly reliable preparation. It has been successfully used by thousands in all portions of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of its merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonials. Straightine is a highly perfumed amide; 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. S. KANN, SONS & CO., 8TH & MARKET SPACE Men, Women and Events. ```markdown ``` 6 Prof. James B. Dudley, the head of the State College of North Carolina is indeed a potent factor in the state at this stage of the history of that commonwealth. His wisdom is sought after by members of both races. Prof. Dudley sees some hope yet for the race in the state, and advises them against a wholesale removal from its borders. As the head of the state educational System Prof. Dudley has proven a blessing to the race. The school over which he presides has accomplished great ends in industry, and the head and hand since his administration began. Such material prosperity of the school and the betterment of the condition of the boys and girls in the state has strengthened the faith the people have in the course he has pursued. The fact that he remains with them in their trials, and suffers when they suffer, has made his influence, which is always exerted for good, unbounded. We may safely trust to the good judgment of such a great man to help us in North Carolina. Hon. I. S. Montgomery, the colored mayor of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, holds the position of Land Agent of the Illinois Central railroad. The Outlook, Lyman Abbott, editor, has begun the autobiography of Mr. Washington. Already three book concerns has offered to put the papers in book form. The largest contractor in Montgomery, Alabama is a colored man, M. W. W. Watkins. He has built more buildings for state and corporations than any colored man in the United States. Bishop Alexander Walters, President of the National Afro-Americn Council, will deliver an address before the lyceum of the Second Baptist church, Washington City in January. There were plenty of colored Baptist before an organization was effected. The first organization of the Baptists was the first convention which was held in North Carolina in 1866. Hon. John C. Leftwick, Receiver of Public Monies at Montgomery, Alabama, has in mind the establishment of a reformatory for young criminals in the town he founded, Klondyke, Ala. The recent address of Mr. Emmet Scott's at the dedication of Huntington Hall at Tuskegee was a masterly one, and this brilliant young journalist can well feel jubilant over the result. Mr. J. W. Longstreet of Macon Mississippi is the highest salaried colored mail clerk in the service. Mr. Longstreet has never averaged less than ninety-eight per cent in his examination. Dr. G. W. Hubbard, who has been the successful head of the Meharry Medical School for a number of years has been elected President of Central Tennessee College to succeed the late Dr. John Braden. There are two troupes in Texas, that play wholly to colored people. They making a splendid success financial and otherwise. The colored contingent are supporting them as well as they have ever experienced. Mr. J. R. Nocho, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is probably the oldest living mail clerk in the South, having been in continuous service for twenty- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. seven years. Mr. Nocho is a graduate of Lincoln, and has accumulated his share of the world's goods. Mr. George W. A. Johnston, the Negro Commissioner of the Alabama state fair is a young man of twenty-five. He is a graduate of Tuskegee, and has conducted a large real estate business in that town since his graduation. Mr. H. T. Burleigh; the celebrated barytone, has been engaged by the aristocratic St George church in New York, of which Dr. George W. Rainsford is pastor, to sing baritone in the choir. Mr. Burleigh's salary is eight hundred dollars per annum. Prof. Booker T. Washington was one of the principal orators at a dinner tendered Gen. O. O. Howard on his seventieth birthday in New York City, November the eighth. Among the other speakers were Thos. B. Reed, Senator Depew and Genercl Greenville M. Dodge. Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce, widow of the late B. K. Bruce, is now the Lady Principal of the Tuskegee Institute. It is said that the girls with whom Mrs. Bruce has come in contact have taken a new lease on life. Mrs. Bruce is a very strong woman and has found the very place to exert her good and great training. Mrs. Booker T. Washington is a graduate of the college department of Fiske University, and worked her way through school. She remained in school nine years, taking her preparatory and college course. She is a native of Mississippi and is a sister of Mrs. Laura E. Donaldson, who conducts the largest grocery business in Upper Mississippi. The Medicine Man. This is what Mr. D, C. Moore says about L. J. Hayden, propietor and manufacturer of the J P. Kerr Indian Medicines, at 620 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md. "Bluello, Miss, August 16, 1900. Mr Hayden, D ar Sir—I received the bottle of medicine you sent me and after taking I think it is the best medicine in the world. I have suffered with dyspepsia and indigestion, with a very bad taste in my mouth, bad breath, bowels badly constipated. I had fluttering at the heart, which at times pained me so much I thought I would die; had dizziness in my head so bad that when I would get up in the morning I could hardly stand. I could not sleep very well at night and felt tired in the morning; had kidney trouble so bad that when I would stoop over very much I would have sharp pains in my back. I was nervous, and had awful pains in my side; rheumatism also gave me trouble, but now I am glad to tell everybody that I do not suffer as I did before I used your medicine. I shall always keep the J. P. Kern medicines that are manufactured by L. J Hayden at 620 N Entaw St., Baltimore, Md., in my house for family use, as it saves me many doctor bills. Mrs. Anna Ryan and her two little daughters, Cecelia and Edna Fortune, left for Florida Thursday, where they will remain for an indefinite period at least until inauguration. On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $1,000, on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession so you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, the income to us we will arrange the payments to suit you large or small weekly or monthly installments. In dealing with us you receive the benefits of dealing with the oldest, largest, and most reliable company of this kind in Washington. We would be pleased to have you call even if you do not wish to borrow it will be well to know the best place to get it and you may favor your friends by sending them to us and rest assured we will treat them with liberality and courtesy. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Room 8 and 9 Hood Building, 602 F St. N. W., corner of Sixth Street. Private entrance Room No. 9 in the rear. MONEY TO LOAN at 3½ 3¾ 4, and 4½ per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $10,000 on D. C. real estate; pay off 5 and 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with economical consideration for borrowers. WM. H. SAUNDERS & CO., 147 F st. nw. SHORT TIME LOANS NEGOTIATED, SECURED on stocks, bonds, life policies bldg. and loan asson. syndicate certifs., trusts, &c. Reasonable rates No delay. C. A. BAKER. Metzerott bldg., 1110 F street WE NEGOTIATE LOANS On Old Life Insurance Policies, Warehouse Receipts, Household Goods, Pianos, and other Chattels. Loans made on monthly payment system for six months or a year. If you have a loan anywhere else in town or owe a bill which you wish to settle, we can advance you money enough to meet your obligations and give you more money. All business is strictly confidential. No charges are made unless you get the money. We are agents for one of the best Fire Insurance Companies in the United States. Let us ensure your property against loss by fire; our fire rates are the same as all others. EVANS & COMPANY. Loans & Fire Insurance, 707 G st. nw. Room 3, first floor rear. Opposite Patent Office. For Real Estate Transactions B. H. Warner Company, Real Estate Brokers, Warner Building. Washington, D. C. Eugene Field's Poems A $'7.00 Book to each person interested in subscribing to the Eugene Field Monument Souvenir Fund Subscribe any amount desired. Subscriptions as low as $1 will entitle donor to his daintily artistic volume THE Book of the century Handsomely Illustrated by thirty two of the World's Greatest Artists. "FIELD FLOWERS" (cloth bound, 8x11), as a certificate of subscription to fund. Book contains a selection of Field's best and most repre sentative works and is ready for delivery. But for the noble contribution of the world's greatest artists this book could not have been manufactured for less $700 The fund created is divided equally between the family of the late Eugene Field and the Fund for the building of a monument to the memory of the beloved root of childhood. Address 180 MONROE ST., CHICAGO. [ Also at Book Stores]. If you also wish to send postage, enclose 10 cents. Merchant Tailors. Cleaning, Dyeing & Repairing Goods Called for and Delivered. 1202 E Street, N. W. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company. Corner 15th St. and New York Ave Capital: One Million Dollars.. Pavs interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee, &c. Money $50,000 Money 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? We will lend any amount from $10 up. On Household Furniture. planos, horses, wagons, carriages, or personal property of any kind, without removal from your possession. Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payments can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the of the borrower. We are the only properly organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment, and attention to your interests, you will call on us. Offices private and easily reached. Loans made in any part of the city. No delay. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SECURITY LOAN COMPANY ;Room 1, Warder Building; Corner 9th and F sts, n. w. Capital Savings Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lotton, Whitefield McKinlay, J C. Bailey, Robt, H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre,Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a. m. to 4:30 pm. MONEY TO LOAN AT 4 1/2 and 5 PER CENT. On Real Estate in D. C. No delay beyond examination of Title. WALTER H. ACKER 704 14th St., N. W. RI We Ni a eae ct DIONYSIUS all ‘ It seems as though the discussion over Bishop Turner’s flop to Bryan might be brought to a sudden end, if Messrs, Astwood and the brilliant and able editor of the Christian Recorder would just stop shooting paper pellets at each other. No good purpose is being served by this bitter and ac rimonious debate. The election is over, McKinley is re‘elected and Bryan and all his followers have been given a black eye. The criticisms of Bishop Turner’s political act in supporting Bryan were just and fair, and in no way detracted from his standing asa Bishop. He reserved the right to speak his piece and vote his sentiments and his critics bombasted him as they did every other Bryanite. Being a public man he could not escape the javelins of the McKinley hosts any more than any other Bryanite. But its all over now even to the shouting, and we can all well afford to forget and forgive. “The quality of merey is not strained It droppeth as the gentle dew from heaven,’’ etc. Brethren on the firing line; let 1t drop in great big chunke. Put up your “weeping” and shake hands across the bloodless chasm, ‘You are actin scan’- lous, Taking up the thread of my remarks on the pull of the Roman Catholics in municipal affairs in the Greater New York. It may be said without successful contradiction that many thousands of dollars of public school funds are now illegally diverted to support Roman Catholic schools and institutions although in the city of Brooklyn alone there are over 40,000 American children who are deprived of public school accommodations to which they are legally entitled, their parents thus being forced to send them to pa rochial school. The commissioner of nearly every city department in the city of New York is either a Roman Catholic or under 6he control of a Ko" man Catholic political boss. ‘ The president of the police board or commissioner, of the greater city is a biggoted Romanist, as well as the chief of police, and nearly all of the deputy chiefs and a majority of the force are of that faith, The commis: sioner of the fire department and a large mejority of the men under him are also Roman Catholics who are draw’ ing lucrative salaries from the public treasury. Richard Croker, John Carroll, Hugh MeLsughlin, Edward Muroby, Patrick McCarren, John McCarthy, John Shev clin and many others have succeeded in placing the democratic organization so called, within the hands of Rome. Sixty eight delegates were elected at the democratic State convention held in New York City June, 6, 1900, te the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. BMS D tlt Ee eo Oe Te Ae ee eee tet feet Kansas City and forty four of these were Roman Catholics. At the same convention fifty members of the dem: ocratic state committee were elected of whom thirty‘one were Roman Cathe: lics, That the Roman Catholic Church (which is a political organization and machine) through its priests has com‘ plete control of the Democratic party organization of the state of New York will be seen by the following facts. In twenty‘one assembly districts in Kings county there are recognized, 11 democratic leaders or bosses and of these twenty are Roman Catholics, the other leader while nominally a Protest’ ant is a subservient tool of the Roman Catholic county political bess. Of sixty five delegates from Kings county to the democratic state conven’ tion at Syracuse in 1898, all were Ro* man Catholic save three, and a large proportion of Romanist were on the delegations to the same convention from other counties, The state committee of the democratic party in ’98 com’ prised 56 members, 36 of whom were Catholics. The new executive commit: tee for the year was composed of eleven members, nine of whom at least were Catholics. There are not over 28,000 Catholic voters in the Republic party in the state of New York. The influ: ence of the Romish Oburch despite the demands of Bishop Ireland was used through every source to accomplish the defeat of McKinley. At a public meeting held under the auspices of the democratic party in Brooklyn Nov. 2, 1900, it was publisly proclaimed by a speaker that ‘Bryan would be elected because the Catholics are going to vote solidly for him.” ‘'hey certainly kept the pledge so far as the vote of New York city was concerned. But their pernicious activity and Croker’s subli* mated gall aroused the dormant spirit of Americantsm, which buried Bryan under an avalanche of ballots, and sent Croker flying to Europe, the worst beaten and most disappointed man in all the Tammany outfit, Protestant Americans had better wake up for when this federation of Catholic clubs will have been perfected it wili be a formidable political oppo’ nent which will make iteelf felt when* ever it enters the lists, and it wili do the bidding of the democratic party whieh is in New York but another name for the Roman Catholic church, A correspondent at the antipodes sends me a batch of Australian news: papers some cf which have given cur: rency editorially to the shameless lies sent out by the Associated Press dur: ing Galveston, Texas, flood, charging black men with looting the bodies of the dead victims of that visitation of God’s providence. The Daily, Argus published at Melbourne, states that “ninety of these Negroes were shot by the troops and that one of them when searched had 31 fingers in his pocket, Without doubt the mendacity and curish propensities of some of the white press representatives in this country are atalowerebb than some people are willing to balieve. Lhey are absolutely without conscience or com- punction when discussing the Negro He is their legitimate prey, the butt of their coarse and cowardly jokes the victim of their malice, ridicule and contempt. A white man was murdered in a mysterious manner in Rochester quite recently and a Negro who went into a store two miles distant from the point where the murder took place on the night the murder occurred was ar- Tested on surpicion. The associated prese dissatches assieted the growth of prejudice, end 1s poisoning the public mind against our race by sending out & paragraph about the murder under the caption— Was it a Negro?’ The fact that a black man went into a store on or about the time the murder was committed was not a sufficient proof in the eyes of these enterprising liars that this black man knew nothing of the crime. He hadn’t even heard of it. Most of the American dailies have op theiz reportorial staffs a few gentlemen and great number of young upstarte who have been picked too soon. They are forced men who smoke coffin nails, and invent preposterous lies about Ne- gtoes who pass muster and find a plaee inthe great ‘journals of news and opinion.” These young upstarts when sent to interview a colored man who speaks English sometimes take liber- ties with him and make him appear to have carried on the conversation in the plantation dialect. They invariably get his initials and his titles, mixed if he is ‘possessed of the latter and he is always “g representative Negro” with a small “pn” or “one of the best informed” or educated “men of his race.’’ This class of erudite (?) journalists are generally found doing duty on those unreliable and sensational dailies which draw upon their imaginations when their facts give out, Governor Roosevelt has recently stamped the word liar in yellow characters upon one such news- paperin New York City which for weeks exploited a lie, which it knew to be a lie,and an indefensible and un- warranted lie at that. The same paper lied about Mrs, Jeffries of Rochester who attended as a delegate the con- vention of Women’s Federated Clubs at Albany. It tried its best to provoke a discussion of the color question by put ticg words in this lady’s mouth and in the meuths of some of her white con- freres. Itsentit women reporters to ask her if she didn’t regard certain acte of the chairwoman of the convention asa direct snubto her on account of color. One of the things which excited the quill fraternity and which they rolled as a sweet morsel under their tongues was when four ladies, amongthem Mrs. Jeffries at a morning session arose to address the convention only one of whom said Mrs; President, and was promptly recognized by the chair, of course, tbe three others, of whom Mrs. Jeffries was one sat down. The paper in question in its report of this session 7 es prepare the minds of the lawless cle- meut for just such deeds as they com- mit from time to time who find their justification for their acts in the hare rowing tales of outrage and murder which origivate in the fertile brains (?) of some of these lymg young upatarts who farnish paading at so much per column to the daily press. 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The highest chemical authorily 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 uf which is based our opposition, We havethe 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 Kooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n, w. This large, spacious and well-csitua- ted pleasure establishment has had added to It anew room in the third atory 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 lighte. The atmosphere is cooled by eleotric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billlard parlors You will receive a hearty wel come at aay time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. Half Price for Christmas. THE DEVIL UNMASKED. By the Little Deacon, 268 pp. 81. Paper 50c Postpaid Te ‘The Little Deacon has something pevil to say, and knows how to say it.- UNMASKED Toronto (Can.) Mail & Empire heb @ | I thinkit will'do the young peo- LEAR ple great good.- Bishop Bowman e 2 Itis one of the best books of its Gg kind. —shd-Continente AN It takes a wide range and makes A fj, many good points, Bish. Merrill i | ‘The aim and spirit are good.— Herald and Presbyter. ey We think the author has ae us anadmirable “Pilgrim's Prog- ress.” It wonld seem that the devil wears different masks in different ages. His nineteenth century mask is very cleverly torn off in these pages.— Christian Observer Agents wanted, Adults, Boys and Girls. Cir. free. Cooksey Publishing Co., Olney, Ill. pas-Sent for One-Half Above Price Until Christmas. --- 8 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. One year - - $2.00 Fix 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 matter. All letters, communications, and business masters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1900. OUR MASONS. In 1848 the Grand Lodge of Masons was established in the District of Columbia with Charles Datcher, a leading citizen and race man, as Grand Master. From that time down to 1895 there appears to have existed the greatest peace and harmony among the members of the craft in this jurisdiction. Some time during the last named year, through the impertinent interference of an outsider, a discussion arose among the members of this ancient institution that resulted in the expulsion from all of the legitimate bodies of the order, of several men who had formerly been active in all matters pertaining to Masonic matters in the District of Columbia. These expelled Masons at once united with others who had been dropped from the rolls of their lodges from time to time for non-payment of dues or who had been suspended for various Masonic crimes and formed a spurious Grand Lodge. They attempted to make Masons, charging all the way from 50 cents to $2 for the three degrees; and if the candidate protested strongly he would be made for nothing. Of course it will readily seen that this sort of thing could not possibly have any standing among decent people. All of the riff-raff in the community desirous of becoming Masons applied to this spurious body, until finally the whole fabric fell and went to pieces because it had no support from the people of character in the District of Columbia. The men at the head of it went to the newspapers, and advertised themselves and their body and gave to the outside world the impression that they had some legitimate right to existence. They went so far as to correspond with other Grand Lodges in this country and out of it, and through the energy and unscrupulousness of a notorious Masonic huckster who belongs in another jurisdiction they did succeed in attracting some attention to their upper degrees. It happens, however, that the Masonic order here is made up of the --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. leading men of the community, from the Senior living past Grand Master, Hon. John F. Cook, our wealthiest citizen; to the present Grand Master, Prof. Robert H. Terrell, the principal of our High School and one of the best known young men in the country. In the order are all of the leading educators, government officials and business men in Washington. It will readily be seen that the people here would take no stock in any body of Masons not represented by these men. Outsiders, however, may have been fooled to some extent for awhile, but now the time has come when the bolters have fallen out among themselves. The attempt made by what is known as the Jones crowd to hold a meeting here in October has resulted in a dismal failure and caused the undoidg of the bolters. The regular Grand Lodge repudiated any connection with the meeting through the public press. This step cut off every avenue for collecting funds from the people for the entertainment of visitors and for the payment of expenses. Hence the affair became a fizzle and the bogus organization went to pieces because it was not able to honor a debt of thirty dollars. The National Leader, edited by Mr. Magnus Robinson who was formerly connected with the Jones crowd, has attacked the whole rotten organization and has shown up all of the inside workings of the concern. Mr. Robinson became disgusted with the hollow attempt of a lot of men without means or character to carry on the organization that made the grand and glorious institution of Masonry a laughing stock of the community. He has repudiated the whole concern and has forced all the Jones crowd to run to other places and seek shelter. The regular Masonic body here is in excellent condition. It owns a large and commodious hall which has been refurnished and repaired and, we are informed, it is beautiful in every particular. The men at the head of its various departments stand for everything that is best in our community. The Grand Master Prof. Robert H. Terrell; the Grand Commander, Dr. S. Roger Watts, the Grand High Priest, Mr. Samuel H. West of the Navy Department and Mr. Thornton A. Jackson, the Sovereign Grand Commander of Scottish Rite Masons, are too well-known by Masons through out the country to need any special commendation here. We are glad that the spurious body has been driven out and the Masonic atmosphere of our community has been clarified and is again pure. The foundation for the permanent success of any race, must be laid in commerce, and traffic, which in turn will support, art and literature. The bulk of Negroes must be taught this lesson, or the inevitable must surely follow—the inability to rise and become a master. MR. WASHINGTON HONORED. Principal Booker T. Washington, in being invited as a guest, and a principal orator, at the dinner in honor of the seventieth birthday, of General O. O. Howard, given in New York, last week at the Astoria Hotel, added new laurels to his already great reputation and gained new honors for the race. Among other speakers at the banquet were such men of state, as the Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, and ex Speaker Thos. B. Reed. To be a guest and speaker with that coterie of distinguished citizens, is no small honor, and the presence of Mr. Washington there, must be hailed as a positive victory for our race. The following night. Mr. Washington was a guest and speaker at the Lotus Club, at a dinner given in honor of Mark Twain. One night, Mr. Washington representing the best brain of the Negro race, is a guest and speaker at a state dinner; the next night, an orator among men of letters. Mr. Washington has received more honors than any colored man in this country. The "Grand Old Man." Douglass, in all of his glory, the idol of the colored race, in his lifetime, was never the recipient of so many honors as have been thrust upon the "Wizard" of Tuskegee. The race can justly feel proud of those honors for they are the just recognition of culture and the manhood of the race. With honors thrown at his feet, Mr. Washington never loses his balance, but unassuming, the young giant, that he is, goes upon his way. The ever faithful Senator W. E. Chandler of New Hampshire, has put himself on record as favoring the cutting down of representation, and thinks that question will be the first to attract much attention in the upper house of Congress. MRS B. K. BRUCE. Mrs. Bruce, the widow of the late Senator B. K. Bruce, whom a Boston magazine recently designated as the 'first lady of the land, so far as the colored race is concerned,' is still winning high praise in her work at Tuskegee As the widow of the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, the only man of color, who served the country in that capacity, for a full term, Mrs. Bruce is rightly held as first lady. She holds the responsible position as Lady Principal of the Tuskegee Institute, and in influence and power, she must again be regarded as first lady. The good being done by her is lasting. She is endearing herself in that great work, to the people of every section of the South. Her rare executive ability, and excellent training, are brought to bear upon the hundreds of girls at Tuskegee, who must shape the race's course in that section, in after years. Her whole life, noble and inspiring as it is, is felt for good, in every department of the great institution. Mrs. Bruce, is indeed, the first lady of the land. The genial Charles W. Anderson is right in line for anything he wants Bruce Grit has already announced that Mr. Anderson does not want the Secretary of Stateship, nor Mr. Lyons' place, and Bruce Grit knows. LITERARY PIRACY. It does seem strange that our contenporaries, when they take some piece of news from the columns of this paper, do not give it credit for the same. The prevailing custom among the bulk of colored papers, that think enough of the article or fact to reproduce the same, for their readers, is to withhold the source of information. This kind of thing is maliciously wrong and those papers that are guilty of such unjournalistic spirit, break the first breach of the unwritten laws of the fraternity. Hereafter when we find articles or bits of news, in the exact original form reproduced in other journals, without the credit given, we are going to correct the same. The time has come, when if men will not seek information for their readers they must be willing to give credit to the source from which they edit their papers, Little COLORED AMERICANS. T. Thomas Fortune seems to very, very glad. Prof. Jesse Lawson asks no quarter. The Professor just speaks his mind. Some one was asking how did the Negro feel who voted the democratic ticket! We are worried mightily about the Florida Sentinel and its Editor, M. M. Lewey. Alabama wants a Constitutional Convention. It will be unconstitutional we'll bet. Hon. F. L. McGhee will probably get the appointment of Consul to Lincoln, Neb. Joyful Evermore Bruce of New York fame is perched upon the fence, and is crowing aloud. Hon. A. E. Manning of the Indianapolis World is the only one in the bunch not disappointed. We wonder how does Emmett J. Scott feels outside of politics. Of course Mr. Scott will explain, President McKinley is going to advise the cutting down of Southern representation, in Congress. The aristocratic women of Chicago have come out against Woman's Suffrage. We'll bet Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett will bolt right there. The Washington Post jumps on us one day, the next morning she picks us up. That Post, that Post. We observe among other things that there will be a few disappointees. The disappointers are safe though! Cyrus Field Adams already has a nice position. We wonder what is he going to do with his piece of pie? The only difference between James Creelman and John E. Bruce is that Creelman got left, and Bruce got right. Ben Tillman will no doubt be compensated for his services rendered the republican party during the late campaign. The Hon. Rob't Pelham of Michigan seems quite elated over the result of the election. We shall not presume anything. Notwithstanding the political heat and office hunting Booker Washington has issued a call for the Tuskegee Negro Conference. Prof. Charles Winter Wood of Tuskegee, notwithstanding Mr. Bryan's downfall, continues to be the foremost elocutionist we have. That smile Hon. Harry Cummings wore, when he came to Washington last week, is justifiable. The people in Maryland think so, at least. The bullies of the South will try to hinder the cutting down of Southern representation, but the MEN of the North will be there. Be not afraid. George H. White favors the "Bruce Act" i. e., out of Congress into an appointment office. And it is a good act, if he can make it act, without a reaction. AFRO-AMERICAN BARRISTER, Messrs. Carter and King Win Laurels Be- fore the Pennsylvania Bar— Examples of Race Progress. r Lesiie’s Histery of the Republicar party, Penna, Edition.) \Villiam Justin Carter of Harrisburg, Penn. is the son of Edmund and Etiza pet (Reeves) Carter, and was born in Richmond, Va on the 28:h day of May 30, He was educated in the public .chools of his native state, and at How: acd University in Washington, D. C., gia luating from the law department of tho latter iastitntion with the degree of LL. B., 00 May 301892. In October of « same year he was licensed as sn at’ ney and counselior at law by the Supreme Court of Virginia, and was subsequently submitted to the bar of the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel} County; Md., and the Supreme Ccurt of Baitimore City. From 1892 to June 1504 he was first assistant principal of Se =N Bl & ge 2) 7 Sy x\ fo* AWRY MEK.K.S KING. the Stanton Public School of An napolis, Mi Removing to Peunsyl vania In 1894 Mr. Carter was admitted to the bar at Harrieburg on March 24, and has since practiced his profession in that city with mzrked success. As 8 Jawyer he bas developed legal ability of 4 high order, snd amoug the younger members of the Ilarrisbueg bar is an ackuowledged leader. He ie counsel of the Baker Building and Loan Association of Harrisburg and local attorney for the Attorney’s and Agencies Association of New York, for Kirly’s Mercantile Agency ot Phil adelphia, and Chicago, avd for the Commercial Union Advertising Com: pany of Philadelphia, He bas elso been counselin numerous important cases of foreign and domestic corporations, snlinevery expacity has won honor Ls ee t Mona Ve gay (\ yw a\\ Os SSN [SS | iy ILL£AM JUSTIN CARTEE E sibimdincis coca esta es sud distinction. Althongh an active and eutbusiastie republican Mr, Carter has never aspired to or held a poiitical ollies. He has taken however a promi- ueut partin the polities of Dauphin County, and has {aken the stump in nearly all of the important campaigns since 1894, He has the reputation of bel inga most effective speaker,, one of the best in fact, in Harrisburg, and is {on invited to deliver addresses in as- nolies, before lyceums, and on me iorial day and other public occasions. Asa lawyer he has been remarkably suceessfnl, and as a jury advocate he is especially regarded as a leader of un: usual ability. He is a member of the Chosen Friends Lodge F. and A. M., THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. & and actively identified with Many of the public fraternities and social orga‘ nizations of Harrisburg, where he re sides, Mr. Carter was married February 18th, 1894 to Klizabeth M Allen, daughter of Rev. J. C. and Mary L, Allen of Bsltimore, Md. Their chil: dren are Harlan Allen Carter and W. Justin Carter, Jr. MR. BR. 8. KING. Mr. R. 8. King of the class ot 1899 of Howard University Law school, hav‘ ing qeen admitted to the Indianapolis bar has se'tled permanently as an at: torney at law. For the last three mouths he has resided in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania, where he has been as: sociated with W. Justin Carter, sq. of the Hanisburg bar and an alumnvs of Howard University Law Department, class of 1892 Mr. K'ng has been studying in Mr. Carter’s office the methtds and pro: cedure of practice, with a view to further quality himself to meet the ex’ igencies of his office ia his field of labor. He has with Mr. Carter had the op portunity of assisting in the prepara: tion of agreat many cases involving delicate questions of law and practice. Recently he appeared in the courts of Harrisburg with Mr. Carter associated in a case against the Pennsylvanis Railroed Company which case was set: tled very favorably to their clients Mr. King bas made many warm friends in Harrisburg whoregretted very much to have him leave the capital city. He is favorably impressed with Pernsyl vania as a field fora young attorney, as wellas the West. Mr. sing’s friends bezpeak for him that with his native push, ability and industry will reap a glorious and profitable future. Mr. King is the youngest practitioner at the Indianapo- tis bar, A Sure Winner, The Blue Mountain Pleasure Club, No. 1, at the request of its many friends and members will give its first grand ball at Grand Army Hall, 1420 Pa. ave. northwest, Thursday Decam- ber 6th. This being the first ball of the season by the club, its officers and mem: bers will spare no pains nor expense to make it one of the grandest affairs of the season, Among the attractions there will be a grand prize waltz at 10 30 p m. and acake walk.at 11 p, m | the winners of each will receive prizes in gold. A special attraction of the evening will be a grand quadrille, the winner to receive $4 in gold, White judges will render the decisions so that no partiality will be shown, The Monumental orchestra will fur- nish the music while Mr. J. Ottoway Holmes will look after the buffet ser- vice. Mr. Holmes needs no introduc- tion to the people of this city. | Officers, Joseph Cutcb, president; J. A, Hyder, vice-president; Washington Bailey, financial sec ; Jozeph Piere, rec. sec.; Ohas Cutch, treasurer; George Nob!e, general mauager; Geo. Watkins, aset. mogr; Jos, T. Bland, adv. agent; Wm Tolliver, sergt’at‘arms,; Thomas Wood, floor manager; Dennie Hinton, assistant. Dancing from 8 p. m. to3 am. Carriage call,3 a.m. Cards ot admiesion, 85 cents, Tne Bethel Literary and Historical Association will meet Tuesday evening in the Metropolitan A, M. EK, church, Subject: Denominational Politics. The speakers will be Reys. Geo. W. Lee, Baptist; A. G. Garner, Congregational- it; O. M. Wailer, Episcopalian; D. E, Wiseman, Lutheran; I. L. Thomas, Methodist; R. N. Armstrong, Presby- t rian. Tickets are on sale at Droop’s music store, 925 Pa. Ave., D.w., for the Mam: moth Coon Qake Walk and Jubilee Entertainment at Convention Hall next Monday night. Next Sunday afternoon Congress- man George H. White will address the Second Baptist Lycum. =~ SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. Cured Permanently by the American Catarrh Rem- edy, Pe-ru-na. a) ee Fe GSS - gi ! Ne, ad Sy Sse MR. AND MRS. J. 0. ATKINSON. INDEPENDENCE wo. i F Subscribe "yn" Mr. John O. 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Previous to the discovery of Pe-ru-na, catarrh was considered well-nigh incurable. Since the introduction of Pe-ru-na to the medi- cal profession thousands of cases are cured annually. By aid of Dr. Hartman’s free books and free correspondence a multitude of hopeless people are permanently cured of this most loathsome and stubborn disease every year. Anyone afflicted with catarrh should write Dr. Hartman, Columbus, 0. Ask for free books or free advice, whichever you most need. _ ```markdown ``` 10 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. BY PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. The word is writ that he who runs may read, What is the passing breath of earthly fame? But to snatch glory from the hands of blame.— That is to be, to live, to strive indeed. A poor Virginia cabin gave the seed, And from its dark and lowly door there came A peer of princes in the world's acclaim, A master spirit for the nation's need. Strong, silent, purposeful beyond his kind, The mark of rugged force on brow and lip. Straight on he goes, nor turns to look behind Where hot the hounds come baying at his hip: With one idea foremost in his mind. Like the keen prow of some on forging ship. THE GATE CITY NEWS. At.anta, Ga., Special-Last Monday evening the 19th inst. the pride of Georgia, Fuiton Enterprise and Decatur Union, Odd Fellow Lodge, tenetered Mr, L. L. Lee, deputy grand master of the order a banquet at Odd Fellow's Hall, $49 \frac{1}{2}$ Peachtree street. A very fine literary program was rendered before the supper. Excellent solos were rendered by Miss Hattie Bolden and Mr. Lawrence Steele. The Asken Brother's Orchestra furnished music for the occasion. Speeches of the evening were made by master of ceremonies, E. S. Jones, Col. W. A. Pledger, Deputy Grand Master Lee, District Grand Secretary F. B. Kelly. This was one of the most distinguished affairs ever given in this city. The Young Men's West Side Social Club with their lady friends were out in their best arrays. Covers were laid for 150. Among some of the prominent people seated on the platform were: Col. W. A. Pledger, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Kelly, Major S. W. Easely, Jr., Mr. J. H. Ellis, E. S. Jones, Col. L. L. Lee, Miss Hattie Bolden, Mr. Lawrence Steele, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hodges, Mr. S. E. Atwaters, Mr. A. B. Reynolds, Mr. W. A. Lyons and others. At a late hour all retired after being more than pleased to have been there. Afro-American Women Organize, Colorado Springs, Colo., Special—The Woman's Investment and Loan Company of Colorado Springs is an organization formed with an object of affording the colored women and men of the country a safe and reliable means for investing their savings in profitable mining stocks of the gold mines of Cripple Creek, Colo. It is owned and controlled by the colored working women of Colorado Springs and is incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado for ten thousand shares at a par value of one dollar per share. Any number of shares of ennis company can be had above five by sending one dollar for each share to the Secretary of the company and receigpt for same will be acknowledged under the seal of company by Mrs. Maud Jenkins, Secretary, 725 S. Weber street Colorado Springs, Colo. W. G. Clary, the grocer at 1526 15th street, n. w., has a new fresh line of groceries, meats, etc. It will pay you to give him a trial. THE COLORD AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE MIXOLOGIST'S BALL. The Mixologist's Ball took place last Monday evening at Grand Army Hall and it was greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience. The music furnished by the orchestra was a feature of the entertainment and early in the evening the strains of sweet music attracted a select number who came to trip the light fantastic. The contest did not take place until after twelve o'clock and was won by Mr. Edward Matthews A. H. MR. EDWARD MATTHEWS. of the Philadelphia House. 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A few belated flowers seem To sing of Flora's hours of ease, But voices stronger stir the breeze, And break the spell of this fair dream, All Nature heaves a whispered sigh, Along the field and o'er the hill! For summer days no more may fill The dreary spaces that now lie Within the storm and snow, When Northland breezes blow. —J. SILONE-YATES. AT CHARLOTTESVILLE. Spicy Notes-Philippine Question Discussed-Visitors Have a Gay Time. Charlottesville, Va., Special.—The literary meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was held at the Ebenezer Baptist church on the night of the 16th inst. Quite an interesting program was rendered. The debate, resolved, "That the United States government is justifiable in its action towards the Philippines," was very interesting. Messrs. A. F. Angel and B. E. Tonsler spoke in the affirmative and Messrs. S. B. Logan and R. Kelser the negative. The solo, "The Moth and the Flame" was charmingly sung by Miss Fannie Brown. The selections by the choir of said church were very pleasingly rendered, Prof. Pendleton presided at the organ. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon meeting was addressed Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. N. Harris, who delivered a most instructive and elevating to the young men. The remains of Mr. John Thornton who had been quite ill for some time and who died here last week were taken to the family's burying grounds at Montpelier, Orange county, accompanied by the family and a few friends of the deceased was a member. Rev. C. N. Harris, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church visited Richmond last week. Mr. George W. Lawson of the city public schools visited Simeon, Va., last week Mrs. W. J. Hatchett, wife of Rev. W. J. Hatchett of Covington, Va., has for the last few days been the honored guest of Mr. and Mrs. Kelser on N. 6th st., while in the city she was the recipient of much social attention. The monthly meeting of the Sunday school Union of the city will be held at the Zion Union Baptist church of which Rev. Daniel Cave is pastor next Sunday. Misses Emma M. Tonsler, Lottie D. Lewis, Cora P. Brown, Rebecca B. Ferguson, Julia Wyatt and Mr. John G. Shelton were in the city from their school's in the county last week. Mr. W. H. Parago, agent for the Cable Music Co., reports a great reduction in prices of pianos for the next few weeks he sold two handsome instruments to persons at Ivy, V. Mrs. Middie Gray of Washington, D. C., is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. C. H. Brown our leading tonsorial artist of the University of Virginia and E. Dickerson attended the Georgetown and University of Va., foot ball gams in Washington last Saturday. The Silver Leaf Entertainment Club gave a very enjoyable musical entertainment at the First Baptist church, Monday night. The club THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. is composed of the following young men: Richard Chisholm, Walker Jackson Gildersleeve Tonsler, Lucian Jones, Howard Watson and Lloyd Tonsler. The appointment of postmaster for this city which is expected in a few days, is looked forward to with great interest by the citizens of this community. As the situation is now Messrs. C. W. Hulfish and R. N. Flanagan are the most prominent candidates. Mr. Hulfish has the endorsation of the Republican City Committee of which Mr. G. P. Inge is chairman, and the State Committee, Park Agnew chairman, and is generally endorsed by the citizens of Charlottesville. Do not fail to read The American every Saturday. MONTICELLO. A WAY OUT. Mr. W. S. Branson Shows How to Reduce Southern Representation - Justice to All A New Solution Found. Editor The Colored American: I noticed in your esteemed paper of recent date under the caption "The Late Election—Some Reflections" that Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania, a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representative, in an interview as to the probable action of Congress in the matter of reducing southern representation in that body because of the disfranchisement of the Negro voters of the South is alleged to have said: "It is a big question, in fact, two of them. First, are we prepared to undertake it, and second, has any one a practical plan for doing it, etc., etc. It seems to me that if the leaders of the Grand Old Party really wanted to settle this matter, and were animated by the same stern devotion to duty to their party, to their country's highest welfare, to humanity in general, and to the Negro race in particular as were the immortal founders of the republic can party it would not be so very difficult to find an effective and simple solution of the problem. And I will make so bold as to offer a solution that I will confidently assert that the most blindly bitter and biggoted partisan cannot charge with unfairness, injustice, or sectionalism; viz., Congressional representation is now based upon a per capita of population, that is, a representative is allowed a certain number of heads, counting men, women and children indiscriminately; if this basis of representation was abolished and a basis of representation upon the number of actual bona fide voters carried upon the registration books and accorded all the rights and privileges of actual voters were established instead of the present system, the evils now existing would speedily, naturally and quietly correct themselves. It cannot be seriously questioned that a state has a right to regulate its own internal affairs, and where no discrimination is shown on account of race etc., a state may, with perfect propriety, say upon what conditions the elective franchise may be exercised, providing the conditions are imposed upon all citizens alike, are reasonable, and are imposed soley for the purpose of protecting the sanctity of the ballot; this being conceded and the Congressional representation based upon a required number of qualified voters, it can be safely left to the self-interests of prospective candidates for Congressional honors to see to it that every person having a right to vote will get his just dues, otherwise his Congressional aspirations may be placed in jeopardy, for any attempt at disfranchisement will carry its own immediate penalty in loss of representation, while as the matter stands now it is immaterial whether all or the merest fraction of the required per capita are qualified voters or not. By way of illustration, and to show that the actual representation would remain practically as at present under the proposed system, with the vital exception that all persons entitled to vote would be safe-guarded in their rights, let us say that the present basis of representation is established at say 137,500 per capita for each representative in Congress; allowing an average of say one voter to each five of per capita and we will have 137,500 divided by 5 which equals 27,500; twenty-seven thousand five hundred voters will then call for a representative in Congress, and each and every section of the country will have the alternative to choose between doing justice to all its citizens or itself reduce its representation. Respectfully submitted. W. S. BRANSON. A Christmas Treat. The contents of the December Magazine number of The Outlook are varied. Among the special articles will be found the fifth installment of the autobiography of Booker T. Washington, called, "Up From Slavery;" the final installment of Mr. Hamilton W. Mabie's "William Shakespeare: Poet, Dramatist and Man," which has now been published by the Maemillans in sumptuous book form; elaborate articles reviewing the ablest books of the season in the departments of art, biography and fiction, with many portrait illustrations; and most prominent of all, a series of brief articles by such men as James Bryce, Henry van Dyke, Edward Everett Hale, President Hadley, of Yale, and half a dozen others, giving their opinions in reply to the question "What Are the Greatest Books of the Century?" ($3 a year. The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York.) An Expensive Riot. These are some of the claims filed by colored persons against the city for damages for personal injuries received through mob violence on Aug. 15: Barrington Carter, $25,000; Floyd Wallace, $15,000; Bessie Weir, $15,000; Albert Saunders, $15,000; Charles Sanders, $15,000; Robert Myrick, $15,000; Wm. 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Cooper, Dear Sir —Your letter and The Americans were received aud I begto state that I enjoyed the contents of each with satisfaction. I will subscribe for your paper (just #8 soon as I get in a town where there is a money order post office) to be sent to 128 W. McCulloch, 8t., Greensboro, N. C., and after Mrs. Gilmer reads it, it will be sent to me. I have net the time to write youas I want to about things in general relative to this coun- try, but Ishall take time enough to tell youthata certain artieles which have appeared in some of our American papers written by a white Ist lieuten- ant of ourarmy here contains among other things some false statements. In hia article he states that the Filipino women are superior to our American Colored women, which is fadse. The gentleman who wrote it, is either 1¢- norant or had a desire to dispense with facts. I think the cause for a man to write such a false ia due to the follow- ing: In the United States white people do not socialize with the refined ele ment of our race generally, therefore they never see the flower. In this country (outside of Manila) there are no other women here in equal nambers for the whites to associate with, in the far places of pleasure except Filipino women, who are for behind our Ameri can colored girls in civilizaticn as the United States is behind Great Britair in age. When 1 say our gizls, I mear the representative ladies of the racé and not the class that is most common Jy known and seen by the passing pub lic. Ihave visited some Fiastas her in company with white officers, ant aside from the waltzing by the nativ woman, I have been disgusted witt s)meof their ‘customs’? when com pared with our American colored girls while on the other hand I could over hear some white officer say to another “that’s find tor them they beat th American Negroes,” which woulc probably prompt them to write th same rot to American papers. If peo ple who desire to write. would regar¢ the truth and the existing facts snd no’ write what they think vn account o ignorance, the greatest benefit of suck honesty would go to the Negto race which suffers at all times in fool arti cles written by some Americans whc don’t Know what they are talking about. Sofaras the virtue of these women are concerned, I kave no right to speak foro mancan speak truth: fully of the virtue of any race. The virtue of any race should not be judged by the putas of that race, In the nea fature I hore to have time enough to find you some Oriental Keepsakes and write you a detailed account of some of thn many things of interest to you in this country. Iam most respectfully, DJG Mr. Fred W. Hedge, who has charge of the Mammoth Coon Cake Walk and Jubilee Entertainment at Convention Hall next Monday night, has secured the brightest selection and ‘‘smartest”’ set of cake walkers in the country. The The Marine Band has arranged special ragtime music for the dance. Mr Hedge has shown great executive abil- ity in the management of the affair. Mes. R. H. Henderson of 1221 W st. who has been ill for several weeks is now recovering rapidly, and her many friends are glad to see her out again. Colored Women Meet. (Continued from firat page ) her advancement; and the dispute over these rights and capabilities is as old as science. All who have the ability should have the liberty to shape aca reer regardless of sex. The barring of Negroes from many trades and profes sions is in a measure largely resporsi- ble for the poverty stricken condition of our race.” The aim of this club is toopen a Woman’s Exchange with an employ- ment bureau attached and also where that greatest of things—charity—can be dispensed. The president of the Federation, Mrs. M., J. Jackson read a short but well pre- pared paper treating of the work of va- tious clubs, She congratulated the geod work being done by the clubs all along the line, and said she was pleased at the rapid growth of club work, She urged club women to take for a guide in their work, the Bible, from which sald she, ‘‘Many great cr ganizations can be formed.’’ On the second day a set of resolu- tions were presented by Mrs. R. C. Ransom denouncing the recent action of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs at Milwaukee, in refusing to ad- mit Mrs. Josehine St, Pieere Ruffin of Boston as a delegate. The day closed with an election of of ficers, As is the case in all club or po- litical affairs the election of president was a hotly contested one, The numi- nees,Mms. Jacksov,Curl and Moore are all prominent in club work and after much discussion balloting and more discussion Mrs. Jackson was re‘elected. A banquet was served the delegates and friends and all adjourned to meet in Peoria next summer, Jobn R, Tanner calmly announces the fact that he has enough votes to eleet him United States Senator. An- gels and ministers of grace defend us: What has I!linois done to deserve such & humiliation? Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell, president of the National Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs addresed an audiencé at the Institutional church on Novem ber 23rd on “The Bright Side of the Race Question.” ‘he lecture was : donation in behslf of the kindergarter fund of said church. Mrs. Terrel! was greeted by a body of Chicago’s repre sentative citiz:ns and her lecture was listened to with rapt attention and we: interrupted by frequent outbursts of applause. Among other things sh¢ said; “He who would pose to day as a phi losopher must be a pessimist. Look- ing on thedark side has been popula: so long thateventhoze who can see the other side om13 to mention it. Nothing could militate against the race mors than the idea of their total depravity Snatch from a people their hope anc the doom of that people is sealed. It is necersary at present to emphasize the Negroes’ virtue and not dwell ix his vices wLich have been terribly ex aggerated. By nature the Negro is light hearted and looks on the bright side of thinge; but he is discouraged by the warnings that he is sure tc fail, The strongest fact in his favo1 is his insatiable love of learning.” While in the city Mrs. Terrell was the guest of Dr, and Mrs. D. H. Williams. She left for St. Lcuis Mondsy morning. At a meeting of the Old Tippecanoe Club in the Sherman House yesterday it was decided to send a memorial tc Congress asking that actior be taken looking toward the fair treatment ot Negroes in Suuthern States, The pupils of the colored High School made a very sppropriate offering to tbe “Home for Friendless Colored Girls’’, corner of 16:h and Erie atreets, nw. The Principai, Prof. R. H. Ter- rel, requested each pupil to bring a ccutribution to the poor—at least one apple or one potato. The result of this method of reaching the boys ana girls was nearly two barrels of po‘atoes as other vegetables; a half barrel of apples and some other fruit, and two dollars and ahalfin money. All of these ar - ticles were turned over to Mrs. Jno. A. Pierre for the Home in which she is so interested The Tharkegiving of the iriendless girls will be made better by this action and the seven hundred and fifty pupils of the High School will feel happier and enjoy their own holi- day the more for having done a grace: ful and generous act. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of —>True Relorm ORGANIZED January 1, 18§ Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St, = = Rich a An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in th business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged bi ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and ma ored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral characte than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to There are two Fountains, tbe Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS- To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 a age. You pay $4.60 te $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. | the country yon pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the cit; months. You pay as taxes 80 cents pet month. ‘As Sick Banefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, i ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die y After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 a_i? | i TE ‘Me ‘= a To join the Rosebud Fountain vou must be | v : 8 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cast EX 2 SA installments, The monthly dues are either 15 or: ay i ieee #8 Fountains may decide. The annual tax is |i Re sa You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per ee VG 2 in weebly payments. Sr » aN As Death Benefif, your family will be paid $ aN ae Lh you oe within ayear. After one year the Death et wiadeee: ey is $37. fa\ Ya ai? To the INSURANGE DEPARTMENT, there are T ey SS S Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Ulass M. All ¢ <i payable annvally or quarterly. In Ciass B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. dues, $4 75 to $760. The Certifica’e is valued first year at from $10 After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $650. Aunu $950 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at froma $250 to $175, one year its value is $500 to $800 In Olass M, the age limitis 14 to 50 years. Fee$11 to $1350. Annu $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of iseue at from $1 000 to You are entitled to a Life Membership in efther of the Fountain Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountam United Order of True Reformers has paid up 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,204 7! HALF MILLION DOLLARS. COB THE BAnK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound -- fe} and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Or sr ecawwys der pote race ee aae apenas business Apu 3, 1889. The asd oes capital stockis $1 . e business is the same as that of eA 9 any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded iy “Sicos<= the same safeguards. The stock sells for $0.() a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deport are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid On time desposits. The followinj) j3 a eopy of the Cashfer’s report to Auditor of Publie Accounts of Virgina al close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition ;— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 80] Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 Oher stock, bonds and Surplus fund ............. 80 9678 | MOTtPOZES ........cceecererseeee 164,423 83| Undivided profitt....0 6,829) Due from National Bangs... 48,383 22| Demand certificate of de- Banking House ........ ese 14,000 00| POB-to.seeeseccccsecrrerceeneeeiee 96789 Other real estates........... 99.588 00|Time certificates of deposit 115 4%! Furniture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 ae Current expenses and taxes Total. ....0ce sececsese coseceeees 391,120 6 PAID oiiicsscccscsecsasiersesescsesece 088 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..,. 12,399 80 Paper CUrfeney w......4. see 35,820 00 SEOUL. vcncne tee sscccosesesse SOL AQU OF The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth 8, Richmond, Va., and members of the Urder and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. Tue REFoRMERr is the newspaper published by the order from its own ol fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voiee of the people, representing operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headliebl the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood 1t is $1" per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the feople, whlcil turn«d out in first clasa style and st low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has} urchi 634 acres of jand, and established thereon an ‘Old Folk’s Home ?, With oD} exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit & trance to this home to its members alone, nor even to membors families, but! doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole rece, regardicss of th Testdenee or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this cae charity, and calls upon the whole people. black and white, Nor ° st, ee and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of <h wore idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day he i Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer Ban who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Gran i at" Members of the Order and the public. when visiting Ri: re Invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 960 North Sixth st. I sae and desirab!e location. Service is of the best and rates are re et stad ‘The Real Hstate Department manages and controls all p a 1 hotel the Ordeer. -The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 ¢ aie with a fee simple value of $122,500, In addition to these th¢ Sti buildings. For any further information, address retary, W. P. BURBELL, co W. L. Tarzor, G, W, Master, { (ge ae es es] te meee Gapital stock paid in .......... 88,125 i) Surplus fund ...............6. 80 987i Undivided profit®.wuee 6,888 Demand certificate of de- PROG Geese ec csessacsesesss cane OOT0E Time certificates of Geposit 11847 Total. ...csce scssseee sooseseees 391,120 6 AFRO AMERICAN COUNCIL. Sub Executive Committee to Meet in Washington December 28, 1900. The members of the Sub. Executive Committee of the Afro-American Council are hereby directed to meet in the parlors of the Southern Hotel, 311 Pa Ave. n. w., Washington, D. C., Friday, at 12 o'clock, December, 28, 1900. As this will be the first meeting of the Sub-Executive Committee since the annual meeting in Indianapolis, August last, it is of the greatest importance that all the members should attend. The test case now pending in the matter of the new constitution of Louisiana is to be further considered in the light of what has been accomplished by the committee having the matter in charge during the past year. The question of the reduction of Southern representation in Congress and the Electoral College under the new apportionment, under the provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment will also be thoroughly considered and a plan of action suggested. The question of a more thorough organization of the Council in all the States and Territories will also be discussed and plans to promote the work of organization outlined. By order of the President, ALEXANDER WALTERS, T. THOMAS FORTUNE, Chairman. CYRUS FIELDS ADAMS, Secretary. New York, Nov. 28, 1900. MAYSVILLE ITEMS. Maysville, Ky.—Special. Saturday's Bulletin gave a good account of doings in colored circles. Mr. Clarence Braxton has become a member of the U. B. F. Lodge. The Normal Training Class of the City Public School, under the instruction of the teacher of the Primary Department is doing excellent work. The members are Misses Mamie Harris Emma Lee Laylor, Mary Lyons andda Countee. Prof. T. A. Reed has been invited by the Principals' Union of Central Kentucky to deliver an address Nov. 10 h, at Versailles, subject, "The Values of the Public Schools in the Solution of the Race Problem." Miss Lidia Walker has been appointed Superintendent of Scott's Chapel Sunday School. Rev. J. C. Cross, of Mt. Sterling, who is conducting a protracting meeting at Plymouth Church, in company with Rev. O. A. Nelson, visited our school. The rally at Bethel Baptist Church settled over $20. Farmers are no longer complaining of dry weather. Don't fail to hear "Billy" Carson at convention Hall next Monday night. He will render "Chicken on the brain." Prof.G.F.THEEL,M.D. 527 St. Philadelphia, Pa. Ein deutscher Arzt. Guar- ancee to cure PRIVATE DISEASES, EXCESSES ABUSES. BLOOD POISON. NERVOUS DEBILITY. LOST MANHOOD. VARIGOCELE & STRICTURE (insulting). Undevelopments, Shrunken Organs 6 years trial & 6 years hospital experience in Germany for book "Truth" exposing medical & electrical fraud To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT, MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 L. W, KNAPP, M. D. and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show what men think of his generosity. "Dear Sir:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." Dear Sir,--Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 O St. N. W. Secretary. 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 and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, vital to carry cut all its promises. Its officers are among the leading city, and should not be confounded with the many "fake" concerns to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightline. Today has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is high-users. is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are 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 endored 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's) will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING CO. DULIN & MARTIN CO. THE RICH AND THE . CHRISTMA Both are represented by the hundred new and beautiful Decorated China Rich Cut Glass for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. MARTIN CO. THE RICH AND THE INEXPENSIVE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. represented by the hundreds. HERE. Everything that's new and beautiful in China Dinner and Toilet Sets Glass Gold Decorated Glass Obes and Shades Bric a-brac Novelties Cutlery Silver Silver Plated Ware impress on you the great advantage of shopping EARLY, stocks throughout the store are complete, and we can wait on you promptly. Purchases laid aside and delivered at any time, to and including, Monday, December 24th. MARTIN & MARTIN GO. Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY; Richmond, Va. . CHRISTMAS GIFTS . Both are represented by the hundreds, HERE. Everything that's new and beautiful in Lamps, Globes and Shades We want to impress on you the great a while stocks throughout the stock can wait on you Purchases laid aside and de up to and including, Mon DULIN & MA We want to impress on you the great advantage of shopping EARLY, while stocks throughout the store are complete, and we can wait on you promptly. Purchases laid aside and delivered at any time, up to and including, Monday, December 24th. DULIN & MARTIN GO. Successors to M. W. Beveridge. 1215 F Street and PARLOR FU ON EASY PAY COLOR FURNITURE IN EASY PAYMENTS. Color Furniture, but every- sary to make your home portable for winter. Our color Suites embraces the handsomest patterns in silk sk, tapestries, and broca- te one entire floor to their we will find a Suite here at you can mention. We less for doing the quickest kind of work in making and lay- ders received before 2 o'clock will be executed the FOL- We make no extra charge for making, laying, and the two or three yards that are wasted in matching figures. only payments arranged to suit you. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, ON EASY PAYMENTS. Not only Parlor Furniture, but every thing else necessary to make your home cozy and comfortable for winter. Our new stock of Parlor Suites embraces the newest and handsomest patterns in silk and satin damask, tapestries, and broca-telles. We devote one entire floor to their display, and you will find a Suite here at almost any price you can mention. We CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. almost any price you have the facilities for doing the quickest kind of work in making and laying carpets. Orders received before 2 o'clock will be executed the FOLLOWING day. We make no extra charge for making, laying, and lining—nor for the two or three yards that are wasted in matching figures. Weekly or monthly payments arranged to suit you. have the facilities for doing the quickest kind of work in ming carpets. Orders received before 2 o'clock will be exeec LOWING day. We make no extra charge for making lining—nor for the two or three yards that are wasted in m Weekly or monthly payments arranged to suit you. Grogan's MA CRED 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- ```markdown ``` Sterling Silver --- 18 We Want Agents in every City, Town and, Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered, Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a dav working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $3.00. Bric a-brac Cutlery Silver Plated Ware CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, --- 14 Negro Disfranchisement Found to Work Injury—The Vote in Mississippi and Louisiana Falling Off Because White Voters Will Not Pay Their Poll Tax. New Orleans, Nov. 28 —The people of Louisiana and Mississippi have awakened to the fact that they have overdone the disfranchisement of voters by the suffrage limitations and qualifications incorporated in their Constitution. A marked reaction has set in and the chances are that the suffrage laws will be broadened so as to bring in voters instead of shutting them out, as the policy has been. As a matter of fact, Mississippi at the election the other day adopted an Amendment to its Constitution, which while it does not affect the suffrage directly reaches it indirectly, and is in conflict with the spirit of its present Constitution, which was framed especially for the disfranchisement of the Negro voters. In New Orleans, at a conference of the democratic leaders, held on November 19, a demand was made for a modification of the suffrage laws so as to encourage voting instead of discouraging it. It was practically the unanimous opinion of those present that the Louisiana Suffrage law is objectionable, that it will cut the vote at future elections down to an absurd figure and that it will prove injurious to the democracy. The complaafnt against the suffrage system in Mississippi are due to the discovery that while it was intended to disfranchise the Negro it is disfranchising the white voters also and is placing the control of the State in the hands of a minority, to the great disadvantage of the property interests; and that it is threatening the revenue of the public schools. The vote of Mississippi for President was 59,103—Bryan, 51,706; McKinley, 5,753 and Barker, 1,644 The vote for Congress, electing seven Congressmen, was 51,238 or 7,177 to a Representative. This is a smaller vote than Mississippi cast in 1896; and—this is what the political leaders and business men do not like—there is every indication that the vote will continue to decrease from election to election. In fine, the law intended to disfranchise the Negro vote has come home to roost and is disfranchising the white voters also. In both Mississippi and Louisiana, in order to vote, one must be able to read and write and must have paid his poll tax for two years previous to the election. To vote in the Presidential election the other day a voter in Mississippi had to present his poll tax receipt for $2 paid to the tax collector in 1898 and another poll tax receipt for $2 for 1899 paid in that year. These payments must be made two years before the election, and must be by the voter himself; for any one else or for any political organization to pay or offer to pay a poll tax is a misdemeanor. It was circulated, and rightly, that this provision would have a discouraging effect upon the Negro voter who because of his ability to read and write, would otherwise be entitled to the suffrage. The Negro is by nature and environment careless and improvident. To ask him to pay $4 two years and one year in advance of an election, when he is not sure that he will be on hand to vote, is to ask him to act contrary to all his nature and instincts. When the Louisiana Constitution was adopted in '98 the Mississippi poll tax provision was commended as the surrest protection against Negro supremacy, and the testimony of many Missis- 41. 601014 RYTHOAN, WALHINGTON, D. C. sippi leaders was to the effect that it had a better influence in preventing the Negro from voting than the educational qualification. At that time there was a scare about the Populists, and most of the white Democratic voters paid their poll taxes. The Mississippi provisio nwas adopted by the convention, which declared that voters in Louisiana must pay their poll taxes two years in advance in order to vote. To participate in the Presidential election of 1900 the voter had to pay a poll in '98 and another in '99. But when 1900 came around it was found that more than four-fifths of the white voters in New Orleans had disfranchised themselves by a failure to pay the poll taxes. This caused a panic among the politicians. It was evident that the vote of New Orleans would fall below 10,000, being limited to the owners of real estate, and it was feared that the city would go for McKinley and elect two Republican Congressmen. DR. WILLIAMS IN TENNESSEE. He Operates And is Dined By the Four Hundred—A Soldier From Cuba—Notes. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of Chicago, has just closed a series of lectures here to medical students of Walden University, Dr. G. W. Hubbard, president. Dr. Williams performed some difficult operation in the Boyd Hospital, recently established by Dr. R. F. Boyd. Last Saturday night the following gentlemen sat at dinner with Dr. Williams, given in his honor by the ladies of the Hospital Board of which Mrs. G. A. Henderson is president. Doctors R F. Boyd, W. L. Councill, F. A. Stewart, C. O. Hadley, H. F. Noel, G. W. Hubbard; lawyers, S. A. McElwee, George T. Robinson, J. Thomas Turner and J. C. Napier; Dr. Boyd presided, and in introducing the speakers at the close of the dinner paid the ladies of the W. H. B. a high tribute. The following toasts were responded to: "Our Guest," Dr. Stewart; "Our W. H B," Dr. Councill; "Our Doctors," S. A. McElwee; "Founder of Meharry Medical College," Dr. Hubbard, J. C. Napier; "Founder's Wife," H. F. Noel. Response, Dr. Williams. The distinguished surgeon made a practical talk in which he recommended the founding of the hospital so much needed for the accommodation of our people and the benefit of the medical students, which he says, advances the students fifteen years. He also spoke of the importance of preparing trained nurses. The position is one of dignity and requires technical knowledge. Dr. Hubbard was introduced and made some practical remarks. He promised Meharry would prepare for educating trained nurses Dr. Williams left for Chicago Sunday night. His skill as a surgeon is highly appreciated here by the medical fraternity and his last trip here has given new inspiration to the craft. Sergeant Frierson of the Tenth U.S. Cavalry is in the city just from Cuba where his regiment is stationed. He He stops here, his home, to see his father and from here he goes to meet his wife in St. Paul, Minn. Sergeant Frierson says he likes Cuba and had rather live there than in the States. He is on a furlough. It seems that the recent Evans-Brownlow factional fight knocked all the enthusiasm out of the party in this State. The factions got together and sat on the Negro; but very little effort was made during the recent campaign to bring out the voters. No Negro was in it. BISHOP M. M. MOORE DEAD. Passes Away in Florida-An Able Finan eier-Great Churchman. Bishop M. M. Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and President of the Preachers Aid Society of the same Church, died at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, November 23. He was made Bishop at the last Conference held in Columbus, Ohio in May 1900, after a successful four years' administration as Financial Secretary of the Church, with headquarters in Washington. Bishop Marcus Marcellus Moore was born March 15, 1856, and was the eldest of fourteen children of William and Tama Moore, slaves of the Col. Henry Gee, n sr Quincy, Gadsden County, Fla. He entered the first private school JOHN H. HARRIS BISHOP M. M. MOORE. established in Florida for Negroes by George W. Morris of Massachusetts; was a page in the Florida legislature, a student in Howard University and Cookman Institute, and was appointed sheriff of Bradford County in 1875, but was too young to qualify, and later was made railway mail agent. Licensed to preach in 1876, he became presiding elder, and 1896 was general Financial Secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which office he held until he was elected bishop of the thirteenth diocese at the General Conference, at Columbus, Ohio, in May 1900, his jurisdiction including the State of Louisiana and Liberia and Sierra Leone Africa. Bishop Moore was the most remarkable financier the A. M. E. Church hss had. He had no peers, in the matter of handling the monies of the great Church He made his official residence in Washington City during his administration as Financial Secretary. On the two occasions of his elections to positions of honor and trust the vote accorded him, was the most flattering ever given to his predecessors. Since his elevation to the bishopric Bishop Moore has made his home in Jacksonville, Florida. --- LET US REASON TOGETHER. This is the 4th week in November and every subscriber and agent knows what this means. It means that all monthly bills must be paid. It takes money to pay bills, and The Colored American has a great many of them. Subscribers who know themselves to be in arrears should send their subscriptions in at once. This applies also to our great army of agents who have not settled for September. Don't wait to be dunned and then get mad about it. Settle up now and this means YOU. Hon. John N. Ruffin, Consul to Ascension, Paraguay, is still in the city Miss Lottle Smith of 488 I street n. w. who has been confined to her room for some weeks is out again. A Gains the love of those you desire, causes happy marriages to the one you love, unites separated long or short distance, never fails, makes your enemies your friends, overcomes spells, conjuration, bad luck and mysterious sickness of all kinds. Luck and success give to last a lifetime Never fails in any case undertaken. Do not invest in Policy, Lottery, or any speculation, until you consult me, you will gain by my advice fee $1.00. Consultations daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., except Sunday. Patrons attended to in any part of the world, satisfaction guarantee$^3$. All letters answered on receipt of two two cent stamps. MRS. C. CARY, 1406 W. York St., Philadelphia, Pa. MME. DAVIS K. H. Born Clairvoyant & CardReader Teils 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. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies 250 Gents, 50 c. 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TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. Forinformation address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues row ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY. The Evans ESTABLISHED 1880 BRIDGE Dental Parlors 1309 F St. N. W. Guaranteed $5.00 Set of Teeth, Branch Office 307 7th St., N. W. Painless Extracting 50 CENTS. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a malatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 350 extra In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CRANE, 122 West Broad St., * RICHMOND, VA* RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that RIPANS will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St, New York. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Town Topics. Considerable local news is crowded out of this issue of The Colored American for want of space. Miss Malinda Bryant of 434 First st., s. w., left Wednesday morning for her home Westmoreland, Virginia to spend her Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. M. V. P. Thomas H. Wright, founder of the Odd Fellows' Lyceum, will deliver the opening address of the lyceum on Sunday, December 2nd 3 30 p. m., subject: "The Light of Odd Fellowship." The public is cordially invited to be present. "Yes, I bought all of the 'fixins' both liquid and solid at Elliott's grocery, 1520 14th street n. w., for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were so satisfactory, of such high quality and so reasonable in price that I intend dealing there altogether hereafter and shall advise my friends to do the same." A remark of one of our readers. Mr. Chas. F. Thompson, who for the past ten years has traveled all over the civilized world with Mr. Bell, the telephone magnate, is now in Paris, France, with Mr. Bell. He will remain there until April 1901 and they will go to Italy and to Egypt. Before going to Paris they spent several months in China, Japan and the Russian Empire. Justice Barnard, sitting in Equity Court No. 2, signed a decree Nov. 20 in which he denied the petition of William A. Lucey for a divorce from his wife, Laura E. Lucey, and granted the latter an absolute divorce from the complainant on her cross-bill. Cruelty was alleged. Attorney L. M. King appeared for Mrs. Lucey, who is also authorized to resume her maiden name, Laura E. Jenkins. The Louvre Glove Company, at 935 F street, n. w., invites the lady readers of The Colored American to visit its store and examine their large stock and the greatest variety of the latest patterns, fashions and goods in the glove line. As is well known, this is one of the largest and best known glove houses in Washington, and it makes no discrimination in regards to it's customers. The ladies are especially invited to come and inspect the goods The Home for Destitute Colored Women and Children, held a reception last Wednesday from nine to twelve o'clock a. m. and from one to two p.m. The teachers of the city conducted a most interesting entertainment concluding with the Thanksgiving exercises. It will be glad news to the Home to know that the faculty as well as the members were kindly remembered by their many friends on Thanksgiving. The Union League Directory. A complete exhibit of all that the colored people of the District of Columbia are doing that makes for social betterment at the close of the 19th century. Published by contributions from advertisers and friends. Send in your business card. Send in the data about your organization immediately to Andrew F. Hilyer, compiler, 2352 6th st., n. w. tf. A FACT. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings, and putting the Vero double suction in all their plates. Even with these advantages they can save you money. Call, now; 12th and Penn. ave., over Davis' Hat Store. Hours: 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sundays 9 to 4. A. H. Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly inocred by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show can give the usands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this (Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again. poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, August, 15, 1891-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Alba ny. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE RIPANS LABULES MARK W. G. CLARY. GROCERIES, MEATS, AND PROVISIONS. 1526 Fifteenth Street, N. W. DOCTOR SNEA'S Brooklyn, August 16, 1893—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 as it 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-MINIHER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of thera seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Key. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as th above. has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dysphagia, Tape Worms, Liver Compaints, Dextran, Catarrh, Dropsy, Pies, Nervous Lobility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trailing with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to then matism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT. MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. ```markdown ``` 品 15 MARKELOUS MEDIUM Mrs. Mary Miller, South Flanfield, N.J. DR SHEA BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. 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. OZONO. iron-clad guarantee to do all that Now, we ask you a plain question: $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect 20-day using our preparations, and the King of all Hair Tonics. O Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and s, worrying scalp diseases. Itch after Ozono has been applied. It will restore gray hair to its nature. It us make a statement. Many of hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; they use it to drop out. Ozono strang nothing but Ozono is necessary, can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do this is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we no and one large bottle of Elephant bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, and also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, mores; makes the old look young. We one package of our celebrated OILLY PURE, and no soap but a p 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 All members of the Association known as The Home for the Aged and Infirm Colored People are invited to meet in the rotunda of the Capitol, at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, December 1st, 1900, for the purpose of holding a conference with the Hon. David B. Henderson, Speaker of the House of Representatives in his room at 12 o'clock. By order of Rev. James L. White. --- --- Notice. By order of THE COLored KNITMICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or if you a plain question—would we abso-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. Our preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively exy, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-shair 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 go out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays in use at any time. The good effects on over 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 moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look. One 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. Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. RICHMOND, VA. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to provide package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and smells and odors arising from the human. The actual value of this Grand Agave have it for $1.00, simply to introduce hot public in general from imitations of or have placed upon our coupon our Tra Hair and the other head Long Hair. To this trade-mark, and it is registered in that if the coupon has this trade-mark on it only the coupon having the two heads or refer you to the Editor of this paper or mond, Va. We have thousands of testi lish. Here is a sample of one: 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 s used OZONO, and give it my most he fooled so often, it does me good to reco Here is another: Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and gro A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy loo “OZONO.” Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 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 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 us $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, 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. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (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 a when you send your order. 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. W. H BUTLER, PAINTS OILS Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. --- BEFORE. Boston Chemical Company : TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER the following goods: 609 C STREET, N.W. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR. Box 114 Fairfield, Texas MISS BESSIE POWERS. 383 Missouri street. Toledo, O. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. The Old Original "Capital City Benefit Society" 458 Louisiana Ave Is Still Doing Business at the Old Stand. For $1.25 per month it pays $6, $7 or $8 per week. Pays for both Sickness, Accident and Death. No Distinction as to Color or Sex. INVESTIGATE. The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECEIVED NOV 20 1900 PERIODICAL DIV. VOL. 8 NO. 36. REMINISCENCES OF THE BATTLE. Interestingly Told by One in the Fight A Graphic Description-The Afro American Spellbinders in Demand and Scattered the Enemy. Editor The Colored American: A word through your great national organ. The Colored American, whose trumpet peals from the Capitol of the Nation is heard throughout the land. With Mrs. Bryant I have just returned from the seat of the last great political conflict of the nation. I mean the "Wild and Woolly West" for it surely was the "seat of war" as every inch of ground was hotly contested by the Bryan-Tillman combination, and for some weeks was evenly matched to all appearances. Not until Major H. C. Hedges, the veteran chairman of the Speakers Bureau, got his blood up and Senator Hanna forgot his rheumatics and put on his war paint, the slogan sounded, the armies marshalled, the shrill notes of the heroic bugles and the tread of the patriotic armies shook the earth from the apex of the mountains, along the banks of the banks of the Mississippi, rippling the muddy waters of the Missouri and giving new life to the sluggish "Kaw." Not until the "Rough rider Teddy" got on the track of the "Boy Orator of the Platte," and the irrepressible Hanna dashed through South Dakota and "winded" Pettigrew with his silence and "unhorsed" him; not until they called in the colored contingent and sent Vance of Louisiana to Wisconsin and Minnesota, Pledger of Georgia and Fortune of New York Indiana and reinforced them with crew of Missouri. McElwee of Tennessee and Moseley of Illinois; then ordered Fortune, Pledger, Wheaton and Allain with Mrs. Barnett to join Crossland in Missouri. Your humble servant was considered an "all around political athlete" and why not? I have canvassed in every campaign under the supervision of the National Republican Committee since 1872. Then there was the local contingent, Lawyer Barnett on National Committee, Captain Jordan Chavis on the State Committee and they had able speakers under them. Rev. Drs. Carey, Ransom, Gray, Thomas, McGhee and a host of others. Lawyers Bob Mitchell, B. F. Mosely, the elequent S. B. Turner, Col. Rivers, Dan Macon and many others. When these with the scores of our white brethren got to going up "spellbinders lane" pyrotechnics, bombs, cannons, howitzers, lightning, blood, thunder and pandemonium was carried into the Bryanites columns and they had to scatter or like the Modocs hunt their lava beds. The last ten days of the campaign Chicago, Cook county Ill. and Douglass county Nebraska was hotly contested. Your humble servant accompanied by Mrs Bryant, who was a most potent factor in the fight, was orderd to Omaha and Douglass county for there Bryan would make his closing fight and last stand to control the state legislature and if not President then U. S. We were hospitably entertained in Omaha stopping first at Merchant's Hotel and then to the palatial residence of Hon. E. R. Overall who for thirty- WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1900. M. MRS. JOSEPHINE B. BRUCE, Lady Principal Tuskegee Institute. two years has been in the post-office service. We met a royal lot of republicans, and the colored contingent was grand. There was V. B. Walker, member of both State and County Committee, Claus Hubbard, the hustler; Scott and Singleton of Washington who came home to work and vote, and Minor, Mahammit, Bryants, Roberts and Brooks, messenger to Mayor Moore Result, Col. Wm. J. Bryan is neither President or United States Senator. Chicago and Cook county, under the matchless leadership of its Morris, Jones, Turner, Montague and a score of others elected nine tenths of its ticket, while Pettigrew of South Dakota will "pack his trunk and go" after the 4th of March, Pitchfork Tillman goes one eye on it, and Wm. J. Bryan on the banks of the roaring Piatte asks, "who jerked that stump from under me?" While he prepares his notes for the printer "The second battle." A swing through Missouri, Illinois. South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, with finger ever and anon on the public pulse gives evidence to my mind that this the great battle of the 19th Century means much to the Negro. The citizens of the great West and Northwest heard the story of the Negro from his own lips; have seen that he is not the ignorant, licentius barbarian that his traducers have painted; but that he is intelligent, patriotic and above all up to date as a citizen worthy of the highest consideration and the largest recognition as an American and a man. That Tillman, with his pitchfork and his "isms" is but the vaporings that arise from the stinking cesspool of paltronery, and that he, his agitators and abettors are wrapped in the royalty of their own embecility, irresponsible, untruthful and unloyal, and that so sure as God reigns and is just there is a sentiment formulating and growing that will in due time hurl from its cracked and crumbling pedestal the damnable dogma of race hate and concerion and give Americans irrespective of color their just and equal rights. DR. GEORGE W. BRYANT. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 26, 1900. Congressman Geo. H. White. Tomorrow afternoon Hon. Geo. H. White, Member of Congress, from N. Carolina, will appear at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mr. White is a central figure now, because he is the only colored man in Congress, and because of his leadership in the Afro-American Council. His subject is "Race and Self Reliance." The audience will be treated to a violin solo by Mr. Robert L. Prior, and to an instrumental solo by Miss Mamie White, COLORED WOMEN MEET. The Windy City Entertains Them—Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell Lectures—Resolutions Passed in the Ruffin Case— Notes by the way. [The Chicago Office of The Colored American is located at 59 Dearborn St., suite 412.] Chicago, Ill., Special.—The annual meeting of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was held Wednesday and Thursday of this week at the Institutional church. Mrs. M. J. Jackson occupied the chair as president and Meedames Townsend and West as first and second vice-presidents, were on the platform. The morning session was called to order at nine o'clock and the session was devoted to business. Three new clubs were admitted to membership, viz., the Hyde Park Women's Club; Peoria Women's Aid Club, and the Peoria Women's Christian Club; making a total of 126 new members. After receiving the various reports the session adjourned to partake of lunch which was served by the home ladies. The paper read in the afternoon by Mrs. L. E Young on the Unit of Society was good but would have been more highly appreciated if it had been more original. The paper by Mrs. Georgie Faulkner, "Home Life," was well written and delivered. She said home is not merely four walls though, with pictures hung and gilded. Home is where contentments dwells, where there is one to love and one to love us. The success or failure of this nation is in our hands. It is the mother who must take time to read, to pray and to think. Without strength of will there is no strength of character. What is necessary is not to break the child's will, but to educate it to act in a proper manner. Man's first possession in a world of sin was a dwelling place; but Eden was not a home till the woman joined him there. Home study aims to make each home a garden in which to grow strong, men and women. The fairest home! It is not placed In scenes with outward beauty graced But where kind words and smiles impart A constant sunshine to the heart. On such a home of peace and love God showers his blessing from above And angels watching o'er it cry. Lo! this is like our home on high!" The afternoon session closed after the entire delegation had posed for a group picture. In the evening the welcoming address was delivered by Mrs. G. Curl and the response was by Mrs. McGruder of Galesburg. The paper by Mrs. Albreta Moore Smith on "Negro women's Capabilities and Achievements in the World of Business" was an excellent portrayal of that young woman's mind. She is president of the Chicago Colored Womens Business Club. Among other noteworthy remarks she said "Wom. an's entrance into the commercial world and her ratification along all lines where she has the slightest chance for intellectual improvement has aroused strong prejudice against (Continued on 12th page.) An Afro-American Musical Genius, S. Coleridge Taylor. --- 2 (From Daily Argus, Birmingham, England October 4th, 1900) There is no mistaking the fact that "Hiawatha" is first favourite at this Festival. The great triennial event itself is altogether more popular than any of its predecessors, and for the first time within the memory of the leading officials all the tickets for all the concerts are disposed of. But the high tide of public favor was reached with Mr. Coleridge Taylor's new work. During the numerous rehearsals the verdict has gradually become unanimous and emphatic, and the discovery has been made that the third part, now publicly performed for the first time, is in no way inferior to its predecessors, while it introduces much perfectly new M. C. H. 8. COLERIDGE TAYLOR. melody and is much more elaborate in style. The effect of all this was that last night's complete rendering was looked forward to as a certain triumph both for 'Hiawatha' and its composer, whose interesting personality, by the way, was an added attraction. When Dr. Richter took his place the hall was packed from floor to ceiling, and scores stood under the orchestra, where the only view available was that of the audience. Yet we should not be surprised if these least fortunate of the auditors considered they had full value for their money for the sight of the hall brilliant with the cream of Birmingham and district and decked in their bravest finery was a SIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED. The colours were gorgeous without being loud, and the prevalence of pink, with blue as a sort of "leit motif," so to speak, suggested that a hint had been taken from the particular decoration which had been found favour with with the chorus. The large number of diamonds which glittered in all directions spoke of prosperity at least equal to the excellent taste in dress. It was in no critical spirit that the audience settled down to the hearing of "Hiawatha"—rather with a confident expectation of a feast in store, and the hearers were not disappointed. The opening choruses glowed with warmth and gave a vivid representation of the red man's wedding carnival. The good points in the composition are al most too numerous to be mentioned. The effect of the bass in the passage "And the careful old Nokomis" is very striking. The call to "Pau-puk Keewis" to dance is a most delicious passage, and the colours are deftly employed THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. in describing the numerous accomplishments of the dancer. A brilliant effect is also attained in the passage describing the feminine love for this clever Indian brave. The dance of the hero is also p courtrayed in dainty phraseology, and the whirling movement is realistic. A wonderful height of intensity is attained in the climax. Applause during the performances has hitherto been strictly tabooed by this eminently well disciplined audience. But the rule was by one consent ignetn a regard to Mr. Lloyd's great solo, "Onaway, Awake Beloved. On this song Mr. Taylor has lavished every resource of his art, and orchestral adornments, as well as vocal expressions, continually compete for admiration. Mr. Lloyd sang the solo with irresistible pathos and expression. Madame Albani had a most gratifying reception on taking her place by Dr. Richter for the second part. The deep pathos and poignant suffering described in this section are at once suggested in the extremely powerful orchestral opening. The misery of the famine are set forth in heartrending tones, and the poetical fancy which reads hunger even in the gleams of the stars, and finds corresponding expression in music. The impersonation of famine and fever in passionate tones by Madame Albani and Mr. Black evokes a responsive lamentation terrible in its expression of wailing distress. But this was surpassed by the ringing outburst in which the maddened Hiawatha pours forth the torrent of his passionate grief. The orchestral effects here are as fine as anything in the work. His departing cry "Minnehaha" is terrible in its rude intensity. It is against this background that a sudden change to the major key sets forth A PICTORIAL MEMORY of the joyous homecoming of his young wife. This deepens the impression made by the story, again resumed, how Minnehaha lay dying. The delirious ravings in which the sufferer hear calls from the "Falls of Minnehaha" were powerfully expressed by Madame Albani in her ringing upper notes. Here again the orchestral embellishments are most skillful, and greatly intensify the mental impression, Madame Albani sang beautifully the pathetic description of the desolate sorrow of the hero in the forest. The burial of Minnehaha has a remarkable bass figure expressive of the rude Indian march, and the ingenuity with which this figure is maintained against the vocal description of the obsequies is among the clever achievements of the composer. The farewell song of "Hiawatha" was finely rendered by Mr. Black, and the choral repetition of this superb piece of harmony brought the second part to a conclusion. The applause was again enthusiastic. A more cheerful note is struck in the last part—"Hiawatha's Departure"—and the opening solo by Madame Albani, descriptive of spring, bubbles over with life. It was sung with admirable spirit. Wonderfully grotesque is the description of Iiagoo's boastful stories and the uncouth and unsparing derision with which the Redskins received his narratives. This rough, grim humour provoked a ripple of merri- ment, which passed round the hall. Mr. Black's song, in which Hiawatha seriously interprets Iagoo's stories, and applies them to the coming of the white man, were finely sung. This composition is worthy to rank with "Onaway" for its strength and skillful orchestra embroidery. The prophetic description of his countrymen's downfall is emphasized by the deep throbs of the bass strings. "By the shore of Gitche Gumee" is a powerful chorus, fall of exuberant life, in which FRESH MCOURS WERE WCN, and the soprano solo, "From the brow of Hiawatha," was brilliantly sung by Madame Albani, The chorus "And the noble Hiawatha" brought out the full power of the chorus and orchestra. It was pleasant to see the delighted expressions with which the series of entirely new phrases and rhythms were received by the audience, the music being much more refined than in the earlier portions of the work. The orchestral setting is charming at this point. The harmony introducing the chorus, "Then the generous Hiawatha," is wonderfully rich. The ingenious introduction into the closing chorus of the principal opening melody gives homogeneity and an expression of completeness to the work. The INDESCRIBABLY GRAND FINISH called forth all the energies of the chorus and band, and evoked peal after peal of applause. It was a moving scene when Mr. Taylor ascended the dais to acknowledge the enthusiastic applause. The rather diminutive figure and extremely modest bearing of the handsome semi-African, hardly suggested the composer of a work by general consent the greatest produced for a long time past, and manifestly the product of real genius. NEGRO COLLEGE ORATOR Chosen to Represent Indiana University at the State Oratorical Contest. Indianapolis, Nov. 24.—The first colored student that will represent his institution in the State collegiate oratorical contest is Willis Oliver Tyler, now a student at the Indiana University at Bloomington. The primary contest, to select a representative from the college to the State contest, which includes representatives from each of the colleges of Indiana, was held last night and Tyler carried off the honors. There were 15 orations submitted to the faculty and six of these were accepted and the authors ordered to deliver them so that judgment might be rendered upon expression, manner and other points in delivery. The markings of the judges showed that Tyler had triumphed easily. Tyler is 23 years old and was born in Bloominton, where the State University is situated. He graduated from the high school at the head of his class. He is now working his way through the university by taking care of some of the club rooms and the rooms of more fortunate students. It is admitted that he deserved the honor he has received. Normal Alabama Notes Normal Ala., Special-The A. and M. College at Normal Alabama took the greatest number of prizes issued at the Birmingham State Fair November 1st 10th. The following are the prizes: First prize for agricultural exhibit, hay, broom-corn, corn, sweet potatoes and blue ribbon for scientific display and African curioes. Prof. W. H. Council has just returned from Rome, Ga. where he addressed the A. M. E. Conference. HERE IT IS. "Hello, Central. This is the Zion Harp. Please give me The Colored American, 459 O Street, Washington, D. C. T "Well; who is that? You, Harp? "It is. American, please give us the latest news." "All right; get your pen?" "All ready; go ahead." "McKinley and Roosevelt have been elected President and Vice-President. "Everybody is rejoicing over the victory of the G. O. P." This is the esteem in which our honest contemporaries hold us. It is the news we give them. The National Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in this city November 80th in the La Fayette Square Opera House and hold the three sessions daily until December 6th inclusive. The membership in this organization is 250 000 women and they represent every state and territory in the Union. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513 Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lamorton French Perfection Taylor System, Seamless Basques, without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful Dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be carefully looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without stam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. Winter classes now forming. The National Colored Teachers Bureau OF Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. ```markdown ``` Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 O St. N. W. Secretary. Open Letter to Senator Cullom, BY GEN. ROBERT SMALLS. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, U. S Senator, Washington, D. C. Sir: My attention has been called to an alleged interview in the Washington Star of the 17th inst. in regard to the cutting down of the representation of the South. It is a subject very near to the heart of every honest American citizen, or should be. I see you are inclined to have it relegated to a more "convenient season" as things of greater importance must have precedence. In my judgment you have either been misquoted in that interview or you have been misinformed as to the infamous election laws of the South and the manner in which they are executed. I speak for J. GENERAL ROBERT SMALLS. my State particularly; that the result of the last election is the legitimate product, you as well as the people of this country will doubtless concur with me. Permit me to call your attention to the vagaries of our registration law. The governor of the State is empowered to appoint three registrars in each county, and in no instance has any executive appointed a republican. The board meets the first Monday of every month remaining in session from 9 a.m. to 3 o'clock, p. m., beginning on the first Monday in January, until 30 days prior to election, for the purpose of registering those who have come of age since last election, and can read and write any section of the Constitution submitted to them by said board, or can show that they own $300 in real property and have paid all taxes six months prior to election. The board meets at the county seat and anyone to register or change his registration certificate (if he has moved from one precinct to another) must travel by railroad or otherwise to the county seat sometimes 60 odd miles and in many cases after having traveled that distance, losing a deal of time, they cannot accomplish anything, as a quorum purpesely cannot be obtained. I have to my certain knowledge known this to have happened to fifteen or twenty persons on more than one occasion, all colored republicans. If by chance a quorum be obtained, they would take from two to three hours to register a man, though many of the applicants were better qualified than some of the examiners. As an illustration: a man was rejected for mispronouncing the word "Agriculture." He had served acceptably as orderly sergt, in the 23rd Regt. U. C. T. during the late war of the Rebellion, or the late "unpleasantness" (least our Southern brethren be offended at the term). I can give thousands of such instances of the methods by which they have by their diabolical action reduced the voting population of this county from 6,000 to about 1,000. This reduction leaves a majority of about 300, as the white democrats all told number about 700. The election law and methods are still worse, and their conduct out Herods Herod. The law provides that three commissioners of election for State and and county officers and the same number for Presidential and Congressional election for each county be appointed by the Governor and with but two exceptions have republicans been appointed on the commission, one for Beaufort and one for Georgetown. In the last election the farce was enacted in the county by the recommendation of the democratic county chairman of the appointment of a man claiming to be a Northern republican—a Southern democrat and a member of the democratic club of this town. On the day of election, we had for the State and county 6 ballot boxes, for the President and Congressman 2 boxes: the voting places were apart as the law provides. For the State and county officers the boxes were at the courthouse, the door wide open, but a State constable stationed there with a bludgeon in hand and a revolver in his belt. The ballot boxes were placed at the extreme end of the building about 60 feet from the entrance, one man at a time allowed to enter—he marches up to the J.P. HON. SHELBY M CULLOY. table where three democratic mansgers and the clerk are seated. (A seventh box was strung out as an Amendment was to be voted for.) On these boxes the democratic ballots were placed, notwithstanding the law provides for a secret ballot; the application of the republicans to place their ballots on the boxes was refused. The law provides that the ballot presented "must be printed on plain white paper two and a half inches wide by five inches long, clear and even cut, without ornament, designation, mutilation, symbol or mark of any kind whatever except the name or names of the person or persons voted for and the office to which such person or persons are intended to be chosen." The law also provides that any ballot cast into the wrong box, shall not be counted. By this method no democratic vote, no matter how illiterate, is lost, as the arrangement is so plain, each candidate's ballot being on the box intended for that purpose, and all the voter has to do is to walk up, take the ballot off each box, fold and put it in. What becomes of the secrecy of THE COLORED MILHOAN, WASHINGTON, R. E. the ballot? The illiterate colored man if he has the right to vote by virtue of his property qualification, is just as apt to place his ballot in the wrong box; if so, that vote is not counted, simply on the ground of its being placed in the wrong box. By these highhanded methods 100, 000 colored men have been disfranchised in the State and over 13,000 white men whose illiteracy under the same rule should be barred from voting, are allowed to exercise that privilege. Yet Senator, you state that there are matters of greater importance before the coming Congress? I understand among those important matters for consideration will be the status of our citizens in our new possessions, Porto Rico, the Philippines, etc. Does not charity begin at home? Had not the American Republic first be just to their own citizens at home before they look after the welfare of the strangers without the gate? The shouts of the victors on the 6th have not died out yet. I contributed my strength, feeble as it may be considered, to that triumph, hoping that the conscience of the nation may be awakened to the rights of which my people are deprived, but I have not vet despaired. While at Fort Scott, Kan., during the recent campaign, the people were greatly interested when I spoke of the fraudulent methods of election here, and that the direct disfranchisement of that number of voters, would eventually disfranchise them. I have reasons to believe that my work in Kansas had some effect from the congratulatory letters I received since the election. Now Senator, knowing you as I do. I appeal in all fairness to you to use your good offices in championing a cause "worthy your steel." Either let the representation be cut down, or make these people give an honest election law, by which every man who is entitled to vote under the Constitution of the United States as well as that of the State can cast his vote unhampered and have the same honestly counted. We do not seek to have the reduction for revenge, as we still claim some state pride, but the present law as executed is disgraceful and a menace to a republican form of government. I trust the path may be made clear to produce the desired result, and no one will do no more to aid the cause than you will I know, notwithstanding the presence in your honorable body of a Tillman, whose sole stock in trade is to malign and misrepresent the status of my people. To further emphasize the statements made by me, I submit for your consideration the vote as declared by the State Board of canvassers (all democrats) some declaring their own election. You will observe that the vote for Presidential Elector for W. J. Bryan is 47,283, while that for cur victorious President is 3,579 This is the vote as counted, not as voted. In conclusion, Senator, coming as you do from a great State, a State which gave to this country (the greatest country on earth) in 1860, the immortal Lincoln, do not forget, nor allow your associates in the Senate to forget, the amount of money—the number of precious lives, that this country has given and is still giving for the freedom and uplifting of the people of Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, and last but not least, the protection of our own citizens in China. In a country founded on the principle of "for the people and by the people," do not neglect the rights and interests of the ten millions or more of its own citizens at home on account --- of color. Remember that you have all sworn to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States which includes the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The following is the vote for Presidential electors: Democratic—R. D. Lee, 47,233; B.H. Moss, 47,196; W. W. Simons, 47,196; C. L. Blease, 47,233; W. McB. Sloan, 47,-231; W. P. Pollock, 47,199; M. S. Cantey, 47,190; D. H. Behre, 47,232. Republican—W. D. Crum, 3,525; L. W. C. Blalock, 3,579; George Holmes, 3,579; T. A. Odom, 3,579; H. J. Felton, 3,579; R. P. Roberts, 3,528; M. F. Holloway, 3,529; G. W. Murray, 3,521. The summary is: Democratic, 47,233; Republican, 3,579—a total of 50,814. The following was the vote for State officers: McSweeney, 46,457; Tillman, 46,362; Cooper, 46,500; Bellinger, 46,444; Jennings, 46,424; Derham, 46,426; Mc Mahon, 46,340; Floyd, 46,332; Wharton, 46,357. There were eighteen scattering votes cast for Governor in Aiken county; twenty-four for Lieutenant Governor, twenty-three of them being in Aiken and one in Newberry. The vote for Congressmen was: First District—Wm. Elliott, 3,660; W. W. Becket, 1,387, a total of 5,040. The vote of Charleston was 2,086, of which Elliott received 1,916 and Becket 170; Beaufort, total, 773, Elliott receiving 406 and Becket 367; Berkely, total, 47, Elliott getting 43 and Becket 4; Colleton, total 202, Elliott getting 129 and Becket 73; Georgetown, total, 1,002, Becket receiving 517 and Elliott 485; Williamsburg, total, 934, of which Elliott received 687 and Becket 247. Second District—The total vote was 6,969, of which W. J. Talbert received 6,713, and J. B. Odom 156. The republican vote by counties were: Alken 40, Bamberg 23, Bsrnwell 55, Edgefield 18, Hampton 11, Salude 9. Third District—The total vote was 8037, of which Latimer received 7,834 and Merrick 203. The republican vote was as follows: Abbeville 8, Anderson 47, Greenwood 2, Newberry 38, Oconee 54. Pickens 64. Fourth District—The total vote was 8,440, of which Joseph T. Johnson received 8,189 and S. T. Pointer 251. The republican vote was: Fairfield 13, Greenville 47, Laurens 26, Richland 44, Spartanburg 63, Union 58. Fifth District—The total vote was 6,871, of which D. E. Finley received 6,634, John F. Jones 183, there being two votes classed as "scattering." The republican vote was: Custer 9, Chesterfield 55, Cherokee 34, Kershaw 36, Lancaster 18, York 81. Sixth District—The total vote was 6,871, of which R. B. Scarborough received 6,476 and R. A. Stewart, 895. The republican vote was: Clarendon 78, Darlington 68, Florence 66, Horry 61, Marion 117, Mariboro 29, Williamsburg 54. Seventh District—The total vote was 7,812, of which J. Wm. Stokes received 6,285, Alex. D. Dantzler 534, two votes being "scattering." The republican vote was: Berkeley 110, Colleton 48, Dorchester 41, Lexington 2, Orangeburg 153, Richland 31, Sumter 149. I am Sir, youres respectfully, ROBERT SMALLS. Beaufort, S. C. TO THE DEAF. 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Mr. Lewis H Douglass, who was stricken with paralysis Wednesday is slowly improving. Mr. Douglass' friends all wish him a speedy recovery. His voice, which is always in behalf of our interests, must be heard longer. Private Stock Whiskey A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Tonic. Just the Thing for an Appetizer in the Morning and a Sleep Producer at Night. A number of prominent Afro-American horsemen are in the city attending the races. Among the owners are Mess. Edw. Scott, Wm. Bailey, George Jennings, Paris Archer, Oscar Thomas, Jay Gould and Antonio Hamilton. All are jockeys well known to Washington sportsmen. The Bethel Literary and Historical Association met at the Lincoln Memorial Cogregational Church last Tuesday night. "The Business and Industrial Outlook" was ably discussed by Mr. Hiyler and others. Beginning next Tuesday night, the association will resume its meeting at the Metropolitan Church. - S. KANN, SONS & CO. A party of gentlemen, composed of Messrs. Jas. W. Gray, Edw. E. Cooper, Burke Edelin and McKenzie Scott attended the races at Bennings last Friday as the guests of Mr. Scott. Mr Scott is somewhat of a horseman himself and with his two best steppers and a wagon, made the drive to and from the track a most pleasant one. The gentlemen picked a few winners. ALWAYS THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE LEAST MONEY! Women's Suits and Wraps. Women's Suits and Wraps. An Afro-American Directory. Women's Jackets. 26-inch Box Jackets, in tan, castor, brown, navy and black, lined throughout with guaranteed satin, tailored in the very best possible manner, a very swell garment, which we shall offer special at $10.00 Mr. Hilyer and his committee of canvassers have about completed the canvass of the entire District for the names of colored persons in business and the professions, and are about to begin the work of compiling the immense amount of data thus obtained. Their plan is to publish this data in the form of a directory so that we will all know in a few days just what our status here is as a people at the dawn of the new century. Women's Cloth Jackets, in tans, castors and black, man tailored, finished with silk stitching and large pearl buttons. This garment on a well proportioned person looks swgger and nobby—we have every size, which we shall sell special for $12.48 We have some very special styles in Automobile Coats, both standing and lay-down collars made exactly and finished as a man's garment We have them specially priced at $19.75 and $25.00 Our business and professional men should give this work their support and advertise in it liberally, not only because advertising pays, but because this is a great philanthropic enterprise carried on by these gentlemen for the good of the race to help strengthen the race in business and deserves their support. All who have not already done so should send in their business and professional cards to Mr. A F. Hilyer, the compiler, 2332 6th St., N. W. with out delay or it may be too late to be entered in this good historical work A baker's dozen of high-class Long Tan and Black Newmarkets and Raglans—the acme of high grade tailoring—we are showing these garments in all sizes. Specially priced at $27.50 Women's Golf Capes, also Misses and Children's—in these lines you'll find us headquarters: All wool Double-faced Cloth Golf Capes, thoroughly finished with straps of kersey with bound edges, extra full sweep, a large variety of colors from which to select, both for wemen and misses, which we shall sell special for $5.98 NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRADE MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY. KINKY. CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER A full range of better Golf Capes, longer length, in a large variety of plain and fancy backs, finished with deep stitched seams, which are specially priced to sell for $7.98 We've had several dozen fine Imported Golf Shawls, which were made into capes—they positively represent the handsomest line of combination colorings shown this season. They are worth up to $16 50. Special price at $10.98 35 elegant high-cost Golf Capes, consisting of a manufacturer's entire sample line—the styles are exclusive—the values more so—because the majority are worth $24 00. Specially priced at $15.00 STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thoroughly reliable preparation. It has been successfully used by thousands in all portions of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of its merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonials. Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade; it not only Straightens the Hair, but removes Dandruff, Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching, Irritating Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and luxurious head of hair—so much to be desired. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. S. KANN, SONS & CO., 8TH & MARKET SPACE Men, Women and Events. 6 Prof. James B. Dudley, the head of the State College of North Carolina is indeed a potent factor in the state at this stage of the history of that commonwealth. His wisdom is sought after by members of both races. Prof. Dudley sees some hope yet for the race in the state, and advises them against a wholesale removal from its borders. As the head of the state educational System Prof. Dudley has proven a blessing to the race. The school over which he presides has accomplished great ends in industry, and the head and hand since his administration began. Such material prosperity of the school and the betterment of the condition of the boys and girls in the state has strengthened the faith the people have in the course he has pursued. The fact that he remains with them in their trials, and suffers when they suffer, has made his influence, which is always exerted for good, unbounded. We may safely trust to the good judgment of such a great man to help us in North Carolina. Hon. I. S. Montgomery, the colored mayor of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, holds the position of Land Agent of the Illinois Central railroad. The Outlook, Lyman Abbott, editor, has begun the autobiography of Mr. Washington. Already three book concerns has offered to put the papers in book form. The largest contractor in Montgomery, Alabama is a colored man, M. W. W. Watkins. He has built more buildings for state and corporations than any colored man in the United States. Bishop Alexander Walters, President of the National Afro-Americn Council, will deliver an address before the lyceum of the Second Baptist church, Washington City in January. There were plenty of colored Baptist before an organization was effected. The first organization of the Baptists was the first convention which was held in North Carolina in 1866. Hon. John C. Leftwick, Receiver of Public Monies at Montgomery, Alabama, has in mind the establishment of a reformatory for young criminals in the town he founded, Klondyke, Ala. The recent address of Mr. Emmet Scott's at the dedication of Huntington Hall at Tuskegee was a masterly one, and this brilliant young journalist can well feel jubilant over the result. Mr. J. W. Longstreet of Macon Mississippi is the highest salaried colored mail clerk in the service. Mr. Longstreet has never averaged less than ninety-eight per cent in his examination. Dr. G. W. Hubbard, who has been the successful head of the Meharry Medical School for a number of years has been elected President of Central Tennessee College to succeed the late Dr. John Braden. There are two troupes in Texas, that play wholly to colored people. They making a splendid success financial and otherwise. The colored contingent are supporting them as well as they have ever experienced. Mr. J. R. Nocho, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is probably the oldest living mail clerk in the South, having been in continuous service for twenty- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. seven years. Mr. Nocho is a graduate of Lincoln, and has accumulated his share of the world's goods. Mr. George W. A. Johnston, the Negro Commissioner of the Alabama state fair is a young man of twenty-five. He is a graduate of Tuskegee, and has conducted a large real estate business in that town since his graduation. Mr. H. T. Burleigh; the celebrated barytone, has been engaged by the aristocratic St George church in New York, of which Dr. George W. Rainsford is pastor, to sing baritone in the choir. Mr. Burleigh's salary is eight hundred dollars per annum. Prof. Booker T. Washington was one of the principal orators at a dinner tendered Gen. O. O. Howard on his seventieth birthday in New York City, November the eighth. Among the other speakers were Thos. B. Reed, Senator Depew and Genercl Greenville M. Dodge. Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce, widow of the late B. K. Bruce, is now the Lady Principal of the Tuskegee Institute. It is said that the girls with whom Mrs. Bruce has come in contact have taken a new lease on life. Mrs. Bruce is a very strong woman and has found the very place to exert her good and great training. Mrs. Booker T. Washington is a graduate of the college department of Fiske University, and worked her way through school. She remained in school nine years, taking her preparatory and college course. She is a native of Mississippi and is a sister of Mrs. Laura E. Donaldson, who conducts the largest grocery business in Upper Mississippi. The Medicine Man. This is what Mr. D, C. Moore says about L, J. Hayden, propietor and manufacturer of the J P. Kerr Indian Medicines, at 620 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md. "Bluello, Miss, August 16, 1900. Mr Hayden, D ar Sir—I received the bottle of medicine you sent me and after taking I think it is the best medicine in the world. I have suffered with dyspepsia and indigestion, with a very bad taste in my mouth, bad breath, bowels badly constipated. I had fluttering at the heart, which at times pained me so much I thought I would die; had dizziness in my head so bad that when I would get up in the morning I could hardly stand. 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The criticisms of Bishop Turner's political act in supporting Bryan were just and fair, and in no way detracted from his standing as a Bishop. He reserved the right to speak his piece and vote his sentiments and his critics bombasted him as they did every other Bryanite. Being a public man he could not escape the javelins of the McKinley hosts any more than any other Bryanite. But its all over now even to the shouting, and we can all well afford to forget and forgive. "The quality of mercy is not strained It droppeth as the gentle dew from heaven," etc. Brethren on the firing line; let it drop in great big chunks. Put up your "weepins" and shake hands across the bloodless chasm. You are actin scan'-lous. 一 Taking up the thread of my remarks on the pull of the Roman Catholics in municipal affairs in the Greater New York. It may be said without successful contradiction that many thousands of dollars of public school funds are now illegally diverted to support Roman Catholic schools and institutions although in the city of Brooklyn alone there are over 40,000 American children who are deprived of public school accommodations to which they are legally entitled, their parents thus being forced to send them to parochial school. The commissioner of nearly every city department in the city of New York is either a Roman Catholic or under the control of a Roman Catholic political boss. The president of the police board or commissioner, of the greater city is a biggoted Romanist, as well as the chief of police, and nearly all of the deputy chiefs and a majority of the force are of that faith. The commissioner of the fire department and a large majority of the men under him are also Roman Catholics who are drawing lucrative salaries from the public treasury. Richard Croker, John Carroll, Hugh McLaughlin, Edward Murphy, Patrick McCarren, John McCarthy, John Shevelin and many others have succeeded in placing the democratic organization so called, within the hands of Rome. Sixty eight delegates were elected at the democratic State convention held in New York City June, 6, 1900, to the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Democratic National Convention at Kansas City and forty-four of these were Roman Catholics. At the same convention fifty members of the democratic state committee were elected of whom thirty-one were Roman Catholics. That the Roman Catholic Church (which is a political organization and machine) through its priests has complete control of the Democratic party organization of the state of New York will be seen by the following facts. In twenty-one assembly districts in Kings county there are recognized, 11 democratic leaders or bosses and of these twenty are Roman Catholics, the other leader while nominally a Protestant is a subservient tool of the Roman Catholic county political boss. Of sixty five delegates from Kings county to the democratic state convention at Syracuse in 1898, all were Roman Catholic save three, and a large proportion of Romanist were on the delegations to the same convention from other counties. The state committee of the democratic party in '98 comprised 56 members, 36 of whom were Catholics. The new executive committee for the year was composed of eleven members, nine of whom at least were Catholics. There are not over 25,000 Catholic voters in the Republic party in the state of New York. The influence of the Romish Church despite the demands of Bishop Ireland was used through every source to accomplish the defeat of McKinley. At a public meeting held under the auspices of the democratic party in Brooklyn Nov. 2, 1900, it was publicly proclaimed by a speaker that "Bryan would be elected because the Catholics are going to vote solidly for him." They certainly kept the pledge so far as the vote of New York city was concerned. But their pernicious activity and Croker's sublimated gall aroused the dormant spirit of Americanism, which buried Bryan under an avalanche of ballots, and sent Croker flying to Europe, the worst beaten and most disappointed man in all the Tammany outfit. 一 Protestant Americans had better wake up for when this federation of Catholic clubs will have been perfected it will be a formidable political opponent which will make itself felt when ever it enters the lists, and it will do the bidding of the democratic party which is in New York but another name for the Roman Catholic church. A correspondent at the antipodes sends me a batch of Australian newspapers some of which have given currency editorially to the shameless lies sent out by the Associated Press during Galveston, Texas, flood, charging black men with looting the bodies of the dead victims of that visitation of God's providence. The Daily Argus published at Melbourne, states that "ninety of these Negroes were shot by the troops and that one of them when searched had 31 fingers in his pocket, each of which contained a ring." One some times has to go away from home to get important news when it isn't sent to him. I have noticed the same yarn in some of the English and Scotch papers which have been sent me. Without doubt the mendacity and curish propensities of some of the white press representatives in this country are at a lower ebb than some people are willing to believe. They are absolutely without conscience or compunction when discussing the Negro He is their legitimate prey, the butt of their coarse and cowardly jokes the victim of their malice, ridicule and contempt. A white man was murdered in a mysterious manner in Rochester quite recently and a Negro who went into a store two miles distant from the point where the murder took place on the night the murder occurred was arrested on suspicion. The associated press dissatches assisted the growth of prejudice, and is poisoning the public mind against our race by sending out a paragraph about the murder under the caption—"Was it a Negro?" The fact that a black man went into a store on or about the time the murder was committed was not a sufficient proof in the eyes of these enterprising liars that this black man knew nothing of the crime. He hadn't even heard of it. Most of the American dailies have on their reportorial staffs a few gentlemen and great number of young upstarts who have been picked too soon. They are forced men who smoke coffin nails, and invent preposterous lies about Negroes who pass muster and find a place in the great "journals of news and opinion." These young upstarts when sent to interview a colored man who speaks English sometimes take liberties with him and make him appear to have carried on the conversation in the plantation dialect. They invariably get his initials and his titles, mixed if he is possessed of the latter and he is always "a representative Negro" with a small "n" or "one of the best informed" or educated "men of his race." This class of erudite (?) journalists are generally found doing duty on those unreliable and sensational dailies which draw upon their imaginations when their facts give out. Governor Roosevelt has recently stamped the word liar in yellow characters upon one such newspaper in New York City which for weeks exploited a lie, which it knew to be a lie, and an indefensible and unwarranted lie at that. The same paper lied about Mrs. Jeffries of Rochester who attended as a delegate the convention of Women's Federated Clubs at Albany. It tried its best to provoke a discussion of the color question by putting words in this lady's mouth and in the mouths of some of her white confreres. It sent it women reporters to ask her if she didn't regard certain acts of the chairwoman of the convention as a direct snub to her on account of color. One of the things which excited the quill fraternity and which they rolled as a sweet morsel under their tongues was when four ladies, among them Mrs. Jeffries at a morning session arose to address the convention only one of whom said Mrs; President, and was promptly recognized by the chair, of course, the three others, of whom Mrs. Jeffries was one sat down. The paper in question in its report of this session did not mention the circumstances at all. Circumstances are not material in the preparation of sensational articles—but sent out to the country the lying statement that Mrs. Jeffries had been deliberately sat down on by the chair when she had attempted to address the convention. These are the kind of people who make public sentiment, who poison the public mind against the Negro; who are responsible for more than one-half of the mob violence in the South and elsewhere because they 7 prepare the minds of the lawless element for just such deeds as they commit from time to time who find their justification for their acts in the harrowing tales of outrage and murder which originate in the fertile brains (?) of some of these lying young upstarts who furnish padding at so much per column to the daily press. BRUCE GRIT. MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I was ashamed of myself, to-day I have a thick growth of hair all over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am doing for my hair that it is grown so beautifully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) also makes curly or kinky hair straight, smooth and pliable Prevents falling out and breaking off. The genuine never disappoints. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers. If your dealer cannot supply you we will send you express paid one bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.40. Write your name and address plainly to the Ozonized OX MARROW CO., 80 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. We have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ARE KING. Sec'y and Treas. E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. This large, spacious and well-cituated 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. Half Price for Christmas. THE DEVIL UNMASKED. By the Little Deacon, 238 pp. $1. Paper 50c Postpaid The Little Deacon has something to say, and knows how to say it. Toronto (Can.) Mail & Empire I think it will do the young people great good. -Bishop Bowman It is one of the best books of its kind.—Mid-Continent. It takes a wide range and makes many good points. -Bish. Merrill The aim and spirit are good.—Herald and Presbyter. We think the author has given The Little Deacon has something to say, and knows how to say it.-Toronto (Can.) Mail & Empire I think it will do the young people great good.-Bishop Bowman It is one of the best books of its kind.-Mud-Continent. It takes a wide range and makes many good points.-Bish. Merrill The aim and spirit are good.-Herald and Presbyter. We think the author has given us an admirable "Pilgrim's Prog- ress." It would seem that the devil wears different masks in different ages. His nineteenth century mask is very cleverly torn off in these pages.— Christian Observer Agents wanted, Adults, Boys and Girls. Cirr. free. Cooksey Publishing Co., Olney, Ill. Sent for One-Half Above Price Until Christmas. 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. 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WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1900. OUR MASONS. In 1848 the Grand Lodge of Masons was established in the District of Columbia with Charles Datcher, a leading citizen and race man, as Grand Master. From that time down to 1895 there appears to have existed the greatest peace and harmony among the members of the craft in this jurisdiction. Some time during the last named year, through the impertinent interference of an outsider, a discussion arose among the members of this ancient institution that resulted in the expulsion from all of the legitimate bodies of the order, of several men who had formerly been active in all matters pertaining to Masonic matters in the District of Columbia. These expelled Masons at once united with others who had been dropped from the rolls of their lodges from time to time for non-payment of dues or who had been suspended for various Masonic crimes and formed a spurious Grand Lodge. They attempted to make Masons, charging all the way from 50 cents to $2 for the three degrees; and if the candidate protested strongly he would be made for nothing. Of course it will readily seen that this sort of thing could not possibly have any standing among decent people. All of the riff-raff in the community desirous of becoming Masons applied to this spurious body, until finally the whole fabric fell and went to pieces because it had no support from the people of character in the District of Columbia. The men at the head of it went to the newspapers, and advertised themselves and their body and gave to the outside world the impression that they had some legitimate right to existence. They went so far as to correspond with other Grand Lodges in this country and out of it, and through the energy and unscrupulousness of a notorious Masonic huckster who belongs in another jurisdiction they did succeed in attracting some attention to their upper degrees. It happens, however, that the Masonic order here is made up of the --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. E. leading men of the community, from the Senior living past Grand Master, Hon. John F. Cook, our wealthiest citizen; to the present Grand Master, Prof. Robert H. Terrell, the principal of our High School and one of the best known young men in the country. In the order are all of the leading educators, government officials and business men in Washington. It will readily be seen that the people here would take no stock in any body of Masors not represented by these men. Outsiders, however, may have been fooled to some extent for awhile, but now the time has come when the bolters have fallen out among themselves. The attempt made by what is known as the Jones crowd to hold a meeting here in October has resulted in a dismal failure and caused the undoidg of the bolters. The regular Grand Lodge repudiated any connection with the meeting through the public press. This step cut off every avenue for collecting funds from the people for the entertainment of visitors and for the payment of expenses. Hence the affair became a fizzle and the bogus organization went to pieces because it was not able to honor a debt of thirty dollars. The National Leader, edited by Mr. Magnus Robinson who was formerly connected with the Jones crowd, has attacked the whole rotten organization and has shown up all of the inside workings of the concern. Mr. Robinson became disgusted with the hollow attempt of a lot of men without means or character to carry on the organization that made the grand and glorious institution of Masonry a laughing stock of the community. He has repudiated the whole concern and has forced all the Jones crowd to run to other places and seek shelter. The regular Masonic body here is in excellent condition. It owns a large and commodious hall which has been refurnished and repaired and, we are informed, it is beautiful in every particular. The men at the head of its various departments stand for everything that is best in our community. The Grand Master Prof. Robert H. Terrell; the Grand Commander, Dr. S. Roger Watts, the Grand High Priest, Mr. Samuel H. West of the Navy Department and Mr. Thornton A. Jackson, the Sovereign Grand Commander of Scottish Rite Masons, are too well-known by Masons through out the country to need any special commendation here. We are glad that the spurious body has been driven out and the Masonic atmosphere of our community has been clarified and is again pure. The foundation for the permanent success of any race, must be laid in commerce, and traffic, which in turn will support, art and literature. The bulk of Negroes must be taught this lesson, or the inevitable must surely follow—the inability to rise and become a master. MR. WASHINGTON HONORED. Principal Booker T. Washington, in being invited as a guest, and a principal orator, at the dinner in honor of the seventieth birthday, of General O. O. Howard, given in New York, last week at the Astoria Hotel, added new laurels to his already great reputation and gained new honors for the race. Among other speakers at the banquet were such men of state, as the Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, and ex Speaker Thos. B. Reed. To be a guest and speaker with that coterie of distinguished citizens, is no small honor, and the presence of Mr. Washington there, must be hailed as a positive victory for our race. The following night. Mr. Washington was a guest and speaker at the Lotus Club, at a dinner given in honor of Mark Twain. One night, Mr. Washington representing the best brain of the Negro race, is a guest and speaker at a state dinner; the next night, an orator among men of letters. Mr. Washington has received more honors than any colored man in this country. The "Grand Old Man." Douglass, in all of his glory, the idol of the colored race, in his lifetime, was never the recipient of so many honors as have been thrust upon the "Wizard" of Tuskegee. The race can justly feel proud of those honors for they are the just recognition of culture and the manhood of the race. With honors thrown at his feet, Mr. Washington never loses his balance, but unassuming, the young giant, that he is, goes upon his way. The ever faithful Senator W. E. Chandler of New Hampshire, has put himself on record as favoring the cutting down of representation, and thinks that question will be the first to attract much attention in the upper house of Congress. MRS B. K. BRUCE. Mrs. Bruce, the widow of the late Senator B. K. Bruce, whom a Boston magazine recently designated as the first lady of the land, so far as the colored race is concerned," is still winning high praise in her work at Tuskegee As the widow of the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, the only man of color, who served the country in that capacity, for a full term, Mrs. Bruce is rightly held as first lady. She holds the responsible position as Lady Principal of the Tuskegee Institute, and in influence and power, she must again be regarded as first lady. The good being done by her is lasting. She is endearing herself in that great work, to the people of every section of the South. Her rare executive ability, and excellent training, are brought to bear upon the hundreds of girls at Tuskegee, who must shape the race's course in that section, in after years. Her whole life, noble and inspiring as it is, is felt for good, in every department of the great institution. Mrs. Bruce, is indeed, the first lady of the land. The genial Charles W. Anderson is right in line for anything he wants Bruce Grit has already announced that Mr. Anderson does not want the Secretary of Stateship, nor Mr. Lyons' place, and Bruce Grit knows. LITERARY PIRACY. It does seem strange that our contenporaries, when they take some piece of news from the columns of this paper, do not give it credit for the same. The prevailing custom among the bulk of colored papers, that think enough of the article or fact to reproduce the same, for their readers, is to withheld the source of information. This kind of thing is maliciously wrong and those papers that are guilty of such unjournalistic spirit, break the first breach of the unwritten laws of the fraternity. Hereafter when we find articles or bits of news, in the exact original form reproduced in other journals, without the credit given, we are going to correct the same. The time has come, when if men will not seek information for their readers they must be willing to give credit to the source from which they edit their papers, Little COLORED AMERICANS. T. Thomas Fortune seems to very, very glad. Prof. Jesse Lawson asks no quarter. The Professor just speaks his mind. Some one was asking how did the Negro feel who voted the democratic ticket! We are worried mightily about the Florida Sentinel and its Editor, M. M. Lewey. Alabama wants a Constitutional Convention. It will be unconstitutional we'll bet. Hon. F. L. McGhee will probably get the appointment of Consul to Lincoln, Neb. Joyful Evermore Bruce of New York fame is perched upon the fence, and is crowing aloud. Hon. A. E. Manning of the Indianapolis World is the only one in the bunch not disappointed. We wonder how does Emmett J. Scott feels outside of politics. Of course Mr. Scott will explain. President McKinley is going to advise the cutting down of Southern representation, in Congress. The aristocratic women of Chicago have come out against Woman's Suffrage. We'll bet Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett will bolt right there. The Washington Post jumps on us one day, the next morning she picks us up. That Post, that Post. We observe among other things that there will be a few disappointees. The disappointers are safe though! Cyrus Field Adams already has a nice position. We wonder what is he going to do with his piece of pie? The only difference between James Creelman and John E. Bruce is that Creelman got left, and Bruce got right. Ben Tillman will no doubt be compensated for his services rendered the republican party during the late campaign. The Hon. Rob't Pelham of Michigan seems quite elated over the result of the election. We shall not presume anything. Notwithstanding the political heat and office hunting Booker Washington has issued a call for the Tuskegee Negro Conference. Prof. Charles Winter Wood of Tuskegee, notwithstanding Mr. Bryan's downfall, continues to be the foremost elocutionist we have. That smile Hon. Harry Cummings wore, when he came to Washington last week, is justifiable. The people in Maryland think so, at least. The bullies of the South will try to hinder the cutting down of Southern representation, but the MEN of the North will be there. Be not afraid. George H. White favors the "Bruce Act" i. e., out of Congress into an appointment office. And it is a good act, if he can make it act, without a reaction. 10 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. BY_PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, The word is writ that he who runs may read, What is the passing breath of earthly fame? But to snatch glory from the hands of blame.— That is to be, to live, to strive indeed. A poor Virginia cabin gave the seed, And fiom ifs dark and lowly door there came A peer of princes in the world’s ac- claim, A master spirit for the nation’s need. Strong, silent, purposeful beyond his kind, The mark of rugged force on brow and lip. Straight on he goes, nor turns to look behind Where hot the hounds come baying at his hip; With one idea foremost in his mind. Like the keen prow of some on forging ship. THE GATE CITY NEWS. At.anta, Ga., Special—Last Monday evening the 19th inst. the pride of Georgia, Fuiton Enterprise and De- catur Union, Odd Fellow Lodge, ten- tered Mr, L. L, Lee, deputy grand master of the order a banquet at Odd Fellow’s Hall, 49} Peachtree street. A very fine literary program was rendered before the supper. Excellent solos were rendered by Miss Hattie Bolden and Mr, Lawrence Steele. The Asken Brother’s Orchestra furnished music for the occasion. Speeches of the even- ing were made by master of ceremonies, E. 8, Jones, Col. W. A. Pledger, Deputy Grand Master Lee, District Grand Secretary F. B. Kelly. This was one of the most disting’ uished affairs ever given in this city. The Young Men’s West Side Social Club with their lady friends were out in their best srrays. Covers were laid for 150. Among some of the promi- nent people seated on the platform were: Col. W. A, Pledger, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Kelly, Major 8. W. Easely, Jr., Mr. J. H. Ellis, BE. 8. Jones, Col. L. L. Lee, Miss Hattie Bolden, Mr. Lawrence Steele, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Hodges, Mr. S. E. Atwaters, Mr. A. B. Reynolds, Mr. W. A. Lyons and others. Ata late hour ali retired after being more than pleased to have been there. AfrosAmerican Women Organize, Colorado Springs, Colo., Special— The Woman’s Investment and Loan Company of Colorado Springe is an organization formed with an object of effording the colored women and men of the country asafe and reliable means for investing their savings in profitable mining stocks of the gold mines of Cripple Creek, Colo. 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All Nature heaves a whispered sigh, Along the field and o'er the hill! For summer days no more may fill The dreary spaces that now lie Within the storm and snow, When Northland breezes blow. —J. SILONE-YATES. AT CHARLOTTESVILLE. Spicy Notes-Philippine Question Discussed-Visitors Have a Gay Time. Charlottesville, Va., Special. —The literary meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was held at the Ebenezer Baptist church on the night of the 16th inst. Quite an interesting program was rendered. The debate, resolved, "That the United States government is justifiable in its action towards the Philippines," was very interesting. Messrs. A. F. Angel and B. E. Tonsler spoke in the affirmative and Messrs. S. B. Logan and R. Kelser the negative. The solo, "The Moth and the Flame" was charmingly sung by Miss Fannie Brown. The selections by the choir of said church were very pleasingly rendered, Prof. Pendleton presided at the organ. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon meeting was addressed Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. N. Harris, who delivered a most instructive and elevating to the young men. The remains of Mr. John Thornton who had been quite ill for some time and who died here last week were taken to the family's burying grounds at Montpelier, Orange county, accompanied by the family and a few friends of the deceased was a member. Rev. C. N. Harris, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church visited Richmond last week. Mr. George W. Lawson of the city public schools visited Simeon, Va., last week Mrs. W. J. Hatchett, wife of Rev. W. J. Hatchett of Covington, Va., has for the last few days been the honored guest of Mr. and Mrs. Kelser on N. 6th st., while in the city she was the recipient of much social attention. The monthly meeting of the Sunday school Union of the city will be held at the Zion Union Baptist church of which Rev. Daniel Cave is pastor next Sunday. Misses Emma M. Tonsler, Lottie D. Lewis, Cora P. Brown, Rebecca B. Ferguson, Julia Wyatt and Mr. John G. Shelton were in the city from their school's in the county last week. Mr. W. H. Parago, agent for the Cable Music Co., reports a great reduction in prices of pianos for the next few weeks he sold two handsome instruments to persons at Ivy, V. Mrs. Middie Gray of Washington, D. C., is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. C. H. Brown our leading tonsorial artist of the University of Virginia and E. Dickerson attended the Georgetown and University of Va., foot ball gams in Washington last Saturday. The Silver Leaf Entertainment Club gave a very enjoyable musical entertainment at the First Baptist church, Monday night. The club THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. is composed of the following young men: Richard Chisholm, Walker Jackson Gildersleeve Tonsler, Lucian Jones, Howard Watson and Lloyd Tonsler. The appointment of postmaster for this city which is expected in a few days, is looked forward to with great interest by the citizens of this community. As the situation is now Messrs. C. W. Hulfish and R. N. Flanagan are the most prominent candidates. Mr. Hulfish has the endorsation of the Republican City Committee of which Mr. G. P. Inge is chairman, and the State Committee, Park Agnew chairman, and is generally endorsed by the citizens of Charlottesville. Do not fail to read The American every Saturday. MONTICELLO. A WAY OUT. Mr. W. S. Branson Shows How to Reduce Southern Representation - Justice to All A New Solution Found. Editor The Colored American: I noticed in your esteemed paper of recent date under the caption "The Late Election—Some Reflections" that Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania, a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representative, in an interview as to the probable action of Congress in the matter of reducing southern representation in that body because of the disfranchisement of the Negro voters of the South is alleged to have said: "It is a big question, in fact, two of them. First, are we prepared to undertake it, and second, has any one a practical plan for doing it, etc., etc. It seems to me that if the leaders of the Grand Old Party really wanted to settle this matter, and were animated by the same stern devotion to duty to their party, to their country's highest welfare, to humanity in general, and to the Negro race in particular as were the immortal founders of the republican party it would not be so very difficult to find an effective and simple solution of the problem. And I will make so bold as to offer a solution that I will confidently assert that the most blindly bitter and biggoted partisan cannot charge with unfairness, injustice, or sectionalism; viz., Congressional representation is now based upon a per capita of population, that is, a representative is allowed a certain number of heads, counting men, women and children indiscriminately; if this basis of representation was abolished and a basis of representation upon the number of actual bona fide voters carried upon the registration books and accorded all the rights and privileges of actual voters were established instead of the present system, the evils now existing would speedily, naturally and quietly correct themselves. It cannot be seriously questioned that a state has a right to regulate its own internal affairs, and where no discrimination is shown on account of race etc., a state may, with perfect propriety, say upon what conditions the elective franchise may be exercised, providing the conditions are imposed upon all citizens alike, are reasonable, and are imposed soley for the purpose of protecting the sanctity of the ballot; this being conceded and the Congressional representation based upon a required number of qualified voters, it can be safely left to the self-interests of prospective candidates for Congressional honors to see to it that every person having a right to vote will get his just dues, otherwise his Congressional aspirations may be placed in jeopardy, for any attempt at disfranchisement will carry its own immediate penalty in loss of representation, while as the matter stands now it is immaterial whether all or the merest fraction of the required per capita are qualified voters or not. By way of illustration, and to show that the actual representation would remain practically as at present under the proposed system, with the vital exception that all persons entitled to vote would be safe guarded in their rights, let us say that the present basis of representation is established at say 137,500 per capita for each representative in Congress; allowing an average of say one voter to each five of per capita and we will have 137,500 divided by 5 which equals 27,500; twenty-seven thousand five hundred voters will then call for a representative in Congress, and each and every section of the country will have the alternative to choose between doing justice to all its citizens or itself reduce its representation. Respectfully submitted. W. S. BRANSON A Christmas Treat. The contents of the December Magazine number of The Outlook are varied. Among the special articles will be found the fifth installment of the autobiography of Booker T. 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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 Bleach and Beautifier, 30 cents. Scott's custard cream, 25 cents. Scott's Catarach (Lilac) 25 cents. Scott's Nasal Cream, (for Catarach) 25 cts. Dr. Marian's Female Tabuloids (for Female troubles) 25 cts. Scott's Wonderful Pile Cure, 25 cts. NOTICE! With each order of one or more of any of our remedies, we will send you a free treatment of our Celebrated Little Hero Pills, (for all forms of Kidney, Liver, Stomach and Urinary Diseases), at Drug Stores or sent by MAIL on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents wanted, can make $75 to $150 per month. Write to-day for instructions. Enclose stamps for reply. P.O. BOX 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, I.y. 12 A DEFENSE FOR OUR WOMEN, . Captain Gilmer Writes From the Philip. pines—False Statements. (from the Philippine Islands.) Col. E. E. Cooper, Dear Sir —Your letter and The Americans were received and I beg to state that I enjoyed the contents of each with satisfaction. I will subscribe for your paper (just 28 soon as I get in a town where there is a money order post office) to be sent to 123 W. McCulloch, 8t., Greensboro, N. C., and after Mrs. Gilmer reads it, it will be sent to me, I have not the time to write youas I want to about things in general relative to this coun- try, but Ishall take time enough to tell youthata certain artieles which have appeared in some of our American papers written by a white Ist lieuten- ant of ourarmy here contains among other things some false statements. In hia article he states that the Filipino women are superior to our American colored women, which is false. The gentleman who wrote it, is either 1g- norant or had a desire to dispense with facts. Ithink the cause for a man to write such a false ia due to the follow- ing: In the United States white people do not socialize with the refined ele’ ment of our race generally, therefore they never see the flower. In this country (outside of Manila) there are no other women here in equal nambers for the whites to associate with, in the far places of pleasure except Filipino women, who are for behind our Ameri can colored girls in civilization as the United States is behind Great Britain in age. When 1 say our gizls, I mean the representative ladies of the race and not the class that is most common: ly known and seen by the passing pub‘ hie. Ihave visited some Fiastas here in company with white officers, and aside from the waltzing by the native woman, I have been disgusted with Some of their ‘customs’? when com: pared with our American colored girls; while on the ocher hand I could over: hear some white officer say to another “that’s find tor them they beat the American Negroes,” which would probably prompt them to write the same rot to American papers. Lf peo" ple who desire to write. would regard the truth and the existing facts snd not write what they think on account of ignorance, the greatest benefit of such honesty would go to the Negro race, which suffers at all times in fool arti: cles written by some Americans who don’t know what they are talking about. Sofaras the virtue of these women are concerned, I kave no right to speak for bo mancan speak truth: fully of the virtue of any race. The virtue of any race should not be judged by the putas of thatrace. In the near fature I hope to have time enough to find you some Oriental keepsakes and write you a detailed account of some of thn many things of interest to you in this country. Iam most respectfully, Mr. Fred W. Hedge, who has charge of the Mammoth Coon Cake Walk and Jubilee Entertainment at Convention Halil next Mondsy night, has secured the brightest selection and “smartest” set of cake walkers in the country, The The Marine Band has arranged special ragtime music for tke dance. ae Hedge has shown great executive abil- ity in the management of the affair. Mes. R. H. Henderson of 1221 W st. who has been ill for several weeks is now recovering rapidly, and her many friends are glad to see her out again. Colored Women Meet. (Continued from firat page ) Se Sane V OMS SRSUESS , HARE LEO WPL Uves these rights and capabilities is as old as science, All who have the ability should have the liberty to shape aca reer regardless of sex, The barring of Negroes from many trades and profes sions is in a maeasure largely responsi- ble for the poverty stricken cendition ef our race.” The aim of this club is to open a Woman’s Exchange with an employ- ment bureau attached and also where that greatest of things—charity—cap be dispensed, The president of the Federation, Mrs. M. J. Jackson read a short but well pre: | pared paper treating of the work of va- rious clubs, She congratulated the good work being done by the clubs all along the line, and said she was pleased at the rapid growth of club work, She urged club women to take for a guide in their work, the Bible, from which sald she, “‘Many great or ganizations can be formed.”’ On the second day a set of resolu- tions were presented by Mrs. R. C. Ransom denouncing the recent action of the Nationa! Federation of Women’s Clubs at Milwaukee, in refusing to ad- mit Mrs, Jozehine St, Pieere Ruffin of Boston as a delegate. The day closed with an election of of ficers, Ae is the case in all club or po- litical affairs the election of president was a hoily contested one, The numi- nees,Mms. Jackson,Curl and Moore are all prominent in club work and after much discussion balioting and more discussion Mrs. Jackson was reelected. A banquet was served the delegates and friends and all adjourned to meet in Peoria next summer. Jobn BR, Tanner calmJy announces the fact that he has enough votes to eleet him United States Senator, An- gels and ministers of grace defend us! What has [ilinois done to deserve such a humiliation? Mrs. Mary Church -Terrell, president | of the National Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs addresed an audience at the Institutional church on Novem | ber 23rd on “The Bright Side of the | Race Question.” The lecture was a donation in behslf of the kindergarten fund of said church. Mrs Terrel! was '|greeted by a body of Chicago’s repre- sentative citizens and her lecture was | listened to with rapt attention and wes interrupted by frequent outbursts of applause. Among other things she said; “He who would pose to day as a phi. losopher must be a pessimist, Look- ing on thedark side has been popular solong thateventhoze who can seethe other side om13 to mention it. Nothing could militate against the race more than the idea ef their total depravity Snatch from a people their hope and the doom of that people is sealed. It is necetsary at present to emphasize the Negroes’ virtue and not dwell in his vices wLich have been terribly ex: jaggerated. By nature the Negro is light hearted and looks on the bright side of things; but he is discouraged by the warnings that he is sure to fail, The strongest fact in his favor is his insatiable love of learning.” While in the city Mrs. Terrell was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Williams. She left for 8t. Lcuis Mondey moming. At a meeting of the Old Tippecanoe Club in the Sherman House yesterday it was decided to send a memorial to Congress asking that action be taken looking toward the fair treatment of Negroes in Suuthera States, pe als SAIS ey The pupils of the colored High School made avery ®ppropriate offering to the “Home for Friendless Colored Girls’’, corner of 16th and Erie streets, uw. ‘The Principai, Prof. R. H. Ter. rel, requested each pupil to bring a ecntribution to the poor—at least one apple or one potato. The result of this method of reaching the boys and girls was nearly two batrels of po‘atoes as other vegeiables; a half barrel of apples and some other fruit, and two dollars and ahs'fin money, All of these ar- ticles were turned over to Mrs, Jno, A. Pierre for the Home in which she is so interested The Thanksgiving of the triendless girls will be made better by tbis action and the seven bundred and fifty papils of the High School will feel happier and enjoy their own holi- day the more for having done a grace: ful and generous act. cee THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of<— —>True Relormens ORGANIZED January 1, 188}, Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St, - - Richmond j ™ An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in thei business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged busi ment, in enterprises owned and controiled by the Order and mang ored men, who are members of the Order. if you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, | than three (3) years nor o!der than sixty (60) you are eligible to 1 There are two Fountains, tbe Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 anc age. You pay $4.60 te $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If the country yon pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die wit After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 oe ee By 4 ‘O e + Pe va va’ La =~ wie ET en Liens * ae To join the Rosebud Fountain vou must be by e = 3and l4 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash A a installments, The monthly dues are ¢ither 15 or 9 | * ay << == *s Fountains may deci¢e. The annual tax is 1) See ie = You receive as Sick benefit from $1,50 to $4 00 per a AG if in weekly payments. FR D> aN As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $2 iS a. PhS yon ae within ayeac. After one yeer the Death | Tage. 8S is 8:7. A ad In the INSURANGE DEPARTMENT, there aro Th 7 A ae pes Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Ulass M. All di re a payable annvally or quarterly. In Ciass 8B, the age limit ie 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25, : dues, $4 75 to $760. The Certifica’e is valued first year at from 0) After one year, its value is $200 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $650, Anunua $950 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from: $250 to $175, one year its value is $500 to $800 In Class M, the age limitis 14 to 50 years. Fee$11 to $1350. Annus $21 to $25. The certifieate is valued from date of iseue at from $1 000 to § ‘You are entitled to a Life Membership in etther of the Fountains Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountam United Order of True Reformers has paid up t 29, 1900, a tote! of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BAnxK.—In our Savings Bank th and flvurishing institution that is a credi ‘a; der butthe race as wefl. It began busines: capital stockis $100 000. The business is any other regularly constituted bank, an - the seaman pefeeuaerta Tha shrelkr aalia ¢ Pot” - “eel JHE PANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound *-— fe :}» and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Or 2 eas) der butthe race as wetl. It began business April 3, 188). The rd oy capital stockis $100,000. The business is the same as that of on pee any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by SS the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.0) a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand depotit are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposits. The followiny i3 a copy of the Cashfer’s report to Auditor of Publie Accounts of Virgina al close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition ;— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts ..,........ $8,272 80] Capital stock paid in .......... 83,125 lf Oher stock, bonde and Surplus fund wo. 80 TH MOTUBEPES «2.0... seeeeeereeeee 164,423 83| Undivided profit®... i. 6,529 Due from National Bangs... 48,383 22| Demand certificate of de- Banking House ........ ......... 14,000 00| PO8-t..ccccececssscseee covsseesesee se 967959 Other real estates.............. 99588 00|Time certificates of @eposit 113427 Furntture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 oe Current expenses and taxes TOtAL. ...0000 cecsesere sosecseees 301,120 PAI ..,.r0rreccceseessescseseossees 1 888 99 Specie, nickels and cents .... 12,399 80 Paper eurren*y ............00.. 35,820 00 DOR soins Ssonerovsesiven SOLASO OE Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 0 Surplus fund we 80 8TH Undivided profit@...ue... 6,52 Demand certificate of de- eg in Time certificates of Geposit 1154#7 a POGRL. sonecee cocsesore coosoneeey 901,19 4 ' ‘The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth tJ Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are eavel 20 per cent. on the cost of food products, THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voiee of the people, representing operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood 1: is $l per year. A well equipped job office bide for the work of the veople, which turn<d out in first clasa Style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purch 684 acres of jand, and established thereon an “Old Folk’s Home’, With om exam pled libewality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit e trance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but! doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole rece, regardless of tbe residence or connections. The Order makes iteclf the trustee for this glorld charity, aad calis upon the whole beople. black and white, Nor ' st a and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of th Owe idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day com Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer pe who will send seceipt for same and account for it to The Gran! Mm Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Ri: sail Invited to stop at The Hotel Retormer, 900 North Sixth pm: I - and desirab!e location. Service is of the best and rates are re tel ‘The Real Estate Department manages and controls all Pp Oe the Ordeer. ‘The Order now owns 18 buildings, 4 farms, 4 ¢ Se with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the — buildings. For any further information, address retar W. P. Buren, eer: W. L. Tayzor, G. W, Master, ae ee ee AFRO AMERICAN COUNCIL. Sub Executive Committee to Meet in Washington December 28, 1900. The members of the Sub. Executive Committee of the Afro-American Council are hereby directed to meet in the parlors of the Southern Hotel, 311 Pa Ave. n. w., Washington, D. C., Friday, at 12 o'clock, December, 28, 1900. As this will be the first meeting of the Sub-Executive Committee since the annual meeting in Indianapolis, August last, it is of the greatest importance that all the members should attend. The test case now pending in the matter of the new constitution of Louisiana is to be further considered in the light of what has been accomplished by the committee having the matter in charge during the past year. The question of the reduction of Southern representation in Congress and the Electoral College under the new apportionment, under the provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment will also be thoroughly considered and a plan of action suggested. The question of a more thorough organization of the Council in all the States and Territories will also be discussed and plans to promote the work of organization outlined. By order of the President. ALEXANDER WALTERS. T. THOMAS FORTUNE, Chairman. CYRUS FIELDS ADAMS, Secretary. New York, Nov. 28, 1900. MAYSVILLE ITEMS. Maysville, Ky.-Special. Saturday's Bulletin gave a good account of doings in colored circles. Mr. Clarence Braxton has become a member of the U. B. F. Lodge. The Normal Training Class of the City Public School, under the instruction of the teacher of the Primary Department is doing excellent work. The members are Misses Mamie Harris Emma Lee Laylor, Mary Lyons andda Countee. Prof. T. A. Reed has been invited by the Principals' Union of Central Kentucky to deliver an address Nov. 10 h, at Versailles, subject, "The Values of the Public Schools in the Solution of the Race Problem." Miss Lidia Walker has been appointed Superintendent of Scott's Chapel Sunday School. Rev. J. C. Cross, of Mt. Sterling, who is conducting a protracting meeting at Plymouth Church, in company with Rev. O. A. Nelson, visited our school. The rally at Bethel Baptist Church netted over $20. Farmers are no longer complaining of dry weather. Don't fail to hear "Billy" Carson at convention Hall next Monday night. He will render "Chicken on the brain." Prof.G.F.THEEL,M.D. N. Sizeth St. Philadelphia, Pa. Ein deutscher Akt. Gau- raines to cure PRIVATE DISEASES. EXCESSES ABUSES. BLOOD POISON. NERVOUS DEBILITY. LOST MANHOOD. VARIOCELLE & STRICTURE (nocutting). Undevelopments. Shrunken Organs Scientists practical & 6 years hospital experience in Germany and for book "Truth" exposing medical & electrical fraud To Repair Broken Articles use Major's Cement Remember MAJOR'S RUBBER CEMENT, MAJOR'S LEATHER CEMENT. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 L. W, KNAPP, M. D. and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show what men think of his generosity. Dear Sir;- Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." Dear Sir:- Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir,--Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor," All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address 459 O St. N. W. Secretary. 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 and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, vital to carry cut all its promises. Its officers are among the leading city, and should not be confounded with the many "take" concerns to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightline. So-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is in every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is high- is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are 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 endored 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's) will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING CO. DULIN & MARTIN CO. THE RICH AND THE CHRISTMAS Both are represented by the hundred new and beautiful Decorated China Rich Cut Glass Lamps, Globes and Shades for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders IN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. MARTIN CO. THE RICH AND THE INEXPENSIVE CHRISTMAS GIFTS . represented by the hundreds. HERE. Everything that's new and beautiful in China Dinner and Toilet Sets Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY; Richmond, Va. DULIN & MARTIN CO. . CHRISTMAS GIFTS . Both are represented by the hundreds. HERE. Everything that's new and beautiful in Obes and Shades Bric a-brac Novelties Cutlery impress on you the great advantage of shopping EARLY, the stocks throughout the store are complete, and we can wait on you promptly. Purchases laid aside and delivered at any time, up to and including, Monday, December 24th. LIN & MARTIN CO. Successors to M. W. Beveridge. 1215 F Street and 1214 G Street. ARLOR FURNITURE IN EASY PAYMENTS. We want to impress on you the great sale while stocks throughout the stock can wait on you Purchases laid aside and de- p up to and including, Mon DULIN & M Successors to M. W. 1215 F Street and PARLOR FU ON EASY PAY We want to impress on you the great advantage of shopping EARLY, while stocks throughout the store are complete, and we can wait on you promptly. Purchases laid aside and delivered at any time, up to and including, Monday, December 24th. DULIN & MARTIN GO. ON EASY PAYMENTS. Not only Parlor Furniture, but every thing else necessary to make your home cozy and comfortable for winter. Our new stock of Parlor Suites embraces the newest and handsomest patterns in silk and satin damask, tapestries, and brocatteles. We devote one entire floor to their display, and you will find a Suite here at almost any price you can mention. We CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. have the facilities for doing the quickest k ing carpets. Orders received before 2 o'c LOWING day. We make no extra cl lining-nor for the two or three yards that Weekly or monthly payments arranged to es for doing the quickest kind of work in making and lay-orders received before 2 o'clock will be executed the FOL- We make no extra charge for making, laying, and the two or three yards that are wasted in matching figures. Only payments arranged to suit you. rogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, have the facilities for doing the quickest kind of work in making and laying carpets. Orders received before 2 o'clock will be executed the FOLLOWING day. We make no extra charge for making, laying, and lining—nor for the two or three yards that are wasted in matching figures. Weekly or monthly payments arranged to suit you. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- ```markdown ``` Imported Novelties Sterling Silver 18 We Want Agents in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered. Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a dav working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $3.00. Gold Decorated Glass Bric a-brac Cutlery Silver Plated Ware 14 WHITE VOTERS ALARMED. Negro Disfranchisement Found to Work Injury—The Vote in Mississippi and Louisiana Falling Off Because White Voters Will Not Pay Their Poll Tax. New Orleans, Nov. 28 —The people of Louisiana and Mississippi have awakened to the fact that they have overdone the disfranchisement of voters by the suffrage limitations and qualifications incorporated in their Constitution. A marked reaction has set in and the chances are that the suffrage laws will be broadened so as to bring in voters instead of shutting them out, as the policy has been. As a matter of fact, Mississippi at the election the other day adopted an Amendment to its Constitution, which while it does not affect the suffrage directly reaches it indirectly, and is in conflict with the spirit of its present Constitution, which was framed especially for the disfranchisement of the Negro voters. In New Orleans, at a conference of the democratic leaders, held on November 19, a demand was made for a modification of the suffrage laws so as to encourage voting instead of discouraging it. It was practically the unanimous opinion of those present that the Louisiana Suffrage law is objectionable, that it will cut the vote at future elections down to an absurd figure and that it will prove injurious to the democracy. The complaint against the suffrage system in Mississippi are due to the discovery that while it was intended to disfranchise the Negro it is disfranchising the white voters also and is placing the control of the State in the hands of a minority, to the great disadvantage of the property interests; and that it is threatening the revenue of the public schools. The vote of Mississippi for President was 59,103—Bryan, 51,706; McKinley, 5,753 and Barker, 1,644 The vote for Congress, electing seven Congressmen, was 51,238 or 7,177 to a Representative. This is a smaller vote than Mississippi cast in 1896; and this is what the political leaders and business men do not like—there is every indication that the vote will continue to decrease from election to election. In fine, the law intended to disfranchise the Negro vote has come home to roost and is disfranchising the white voters also. In both Mississippi and Louisiana, in order to vote, one must be able to read and write and must have paid his poll tax for two years previous to the election. To vote in the Presidential election the other day a voter in Mississippi had to present his poll tax receipt for $2 paid to the tax collector in 1898 and another poll tax receipt for $2 for 1899 paid in that year. These payments must be made two years before the election, and must be by the voter himself; for any one else or for any political organization to pay or offer to pay a poll tax is a misdemeanor. It was circulated, and rightly, that this provision would have a discouraging effect upon the Negro voter who because of his ability to read and write, would otherwise be entitled to the suffrage. The Negro is by nature and environment careless and improvident. To ask him to pay $4 two years and one year in advance of an election, when he is not sure that he will be on hand to vote, is to ask him to act contrary to all his nature and instincts. When the Louisiana Constitution was adopted in '98 the Mississippi poll tax provision was commended as the surest protection against Negro supremacy, and the testimony of many Missis- THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. sippi leaders was to the effect that it had a better influence in preventing the Negro from voting than the educational qualification. At that time there was a scare about the Populists, and most of the white Democratic voters paid their poll taxes. The Mississippi provisio nwas adopted by the convention, which declared that voters in Louisiana must pay their poll taxes two years in advance in order to vote. To participate in the Presidential election of 1900 the voter had to pay a poll in '98 and another in '99. But when 1900 came around it was found that more than four-fifths of the white voters in New Orleans had disfranchised themselves by a failure to pay the poll taxes. This caused a panic among the politicians. It was evident that the vote of New Orleans would fall below 10,000, being limited to the owners of real estate, and it was feared that the city would go for McKinley and elect two Republican Congressmen. DR. WILLIAMS IN TENNESSEE. He Operates And is Dined By the Four Hundred—A Soldier From Cuba—Notes. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of Chicago, has just closed a series of lectures here to medical students of Walden University, Dr. G. W. Hubbard, president. Dr. Williams performed some difficult operation in the Boyd Hospital, recently established by Dr. R. F. Boyd. Last Saturday night the following gentlemen sat at dinner with Dr. Williams, given in his honor by the ladies of the Hospital Board of which Mrs. G. A. Henderson is president. Doctors R F Boyd, W. L. Councill, F. A. Stewart, C. O. Hadley, H. F. Noel, G. W. Hubbard; lawyers, S. A. McElwee, George T. Robinson, J. Thomas Turner and J. C. Napier; Dr. Boyd presided, and in introducing the speakers at the close of the dinner paid the ladies of the W. H. B. a high tribute. The following toasts were responded to: "Our Guest," Dr. Stewart; "Our W. H B," Dr. Councill; "Our Doctors," S. A. McElwee; "Founder of Meharry Medical College," Dr. Hubbard, J. C. Napier; "Founder's Wife," H. F. Noel. Response, Dr. Williams. The distinguished surgeon made a practical talk in which he recommended the founding of the hospital so much needed for the accommodation of our people and the benefit of the medical students, which he says, advances the students fifteen years. He also spoke of the importance of preparing trained nurses. The position is one of dignity and requires technical knowledge. Dr. Hubbard was introduced and made some practical remarks. He promised Meharry would prepare for educating trained nurses. Dr. Williams left for Chicago Sunday night. His skill as a surgeon is highly appreciated here by the medical fraternity and his last trip here has given new inspiration to the craft. Sergeant Frierson of the Tenth U.S. Cavalry is in the city just from Cuba where his regiment is stationed. He He stops here, his home, to see his father and from here he goes to meet his wife in St. Paul, Minn. Sergeant Frierson says he likes Cuba and had rather live there than in the States. He is on a furlough. It seems that the recent Evans-Brownlow factional fight knocked all the enthusiasm out of the party in this State. The factions got together and sat on the Negro; but very little effort was made during the recent campaign to bring out the voters. No Negro was in it. BISHOP M. M. MOORE DEAD. Passes Away in Florida-An Able Finan eier-Great Churchman. Bishop M. M. Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and President of the Preachers Aid Society of the same Church, died at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, November 23. He was made Bishop at the last Conference held in Columbus, Ohio in May 1900, after a successful four years' administration as Financial Secretary of the Church, with headquarters in Washington. Bishop Marcus Marcellus Moore was born March 15, 1856, and was the eldest of fourteen children of William and Tama Moore, slaves of the Col. Henry Gee, n ar Quincy, Gadsden County, Fla. He entered the first private school J. H. BISHOP M. M. MOORE. established in Florida for Negroes by George W. Morris of Massachusetts; was a page in the Florida legislature, a student in Howard University and Cookman Institute, and was appointed sheriff of Bradford County in 1875, but was too young to qualify, and later was made railway mail agent. Licensed to preach in 1876, he became presiding elder, and 1896 was general Financial Secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which office he held until he was elected bishop of the thirteenth diocese at the General Conference, at Columbus, Ohio, in May 1900, his jurisdiction including the State of Louisiana and Liberia and Sierra Leone Africa. Bishop Moore was the most remarkable financier the A. M. E. Church has had. He had no peers, in the matter of handling the monies of the great Church. He made his official residence in Washington City during his administration as Financial Secretary. On the two occasions of his elections to positions of honor and trust the vote accorded him, was the most flattering ever given to his predecessors. Since his elevation to the bishopric Bishop Moore has made his home in Jacksonville, Florida. --- LET US REASON TOGETHER. This is the 4th week in November and every subscriber and agent knows what this means. It means that all monthly bills must be paid. It takes money to pay bills, and The Colored American has a great many of them. Subscribers who know themselves to be in arrears should send their subscriptions in at once. This applies also to our great army of agents who have not settled for September. Don't wait to be dunned and then get mad about it. Settle up now and this means YOU. Hon. John N. Ruffin, Consul to Ascension, Paraguay, is still in the city Miss Lottle Smith of 438 I street n. w. who has been confined to her room for some weeks is out again. CITY OF NEW YORK Gains the love of those you desire, causes happy marriages to the one you love, unites separated long or short distance, never fails, makes your enemies your friends, overcomes spells, conjunction, 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, Lottery, 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. MME. DAVIS M. J. B. Born Clairvoyant & CardReader Teils 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. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY, Oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about lawsuits, divorces or anything you wish to know: beings se araed together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or myst-rious feelings. 10 to 10 daily. 489 H st. sw. MRS. DR RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Muni ch. Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitarium for ladies before and during confinement. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 619 Penn. Avenue. Fash peton. 0.0 CHARLES FISCHER, Manufacturer and dealer in SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTH WEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D, C. ```markdown ``` eR aaa La eee { as oS “ee eee 14 ee Li Fen Pare <a = Cities fro een HK j ieee Eo 2, bate PE ae ears fey Corre | kaa alae anaerle pcr phe Nine Ack yee tris Lea Sieg ea eee ET etakete cet rae rhe: Pre 8 feet 2 =~ 5 a aes o (os iat dean eee ng HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. EN distinct departments, under one hundred Tv competent professors aud instructors—Theo- logical, Medical, Legal, College, Ps ica! preparatory, English, Agriculture, industtial and Musical. Forinformation address- @ Rev. J, E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, Gxo, H, SAFFORD, Secretary, « Avery College Grades ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School tor Colored Boys and Girls, Carpen- try, Bricklaying, Plastering. ——, and Interior Deeorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Separtn ent frm Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students, Os talogues Low ready. Acdress, Josers D. Manoney, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. <pouisheo ,, The Evans © yebhey Dental Parlors = b 1309 F SiN. W. y/ % Guaranteed st eR 4 Bet aan $0.00 A Ae Branch Office Tr Se 307 7th St, N. W. See 9 Painless Extracting > 50 CENTS. BLACK SKIN REMOVER, [SE 8 A, eye By) ae % ZA; a e Ta es REGISTERED ) - ae PATENT OFFICE —— 6 U.S. a = ae [ome BEFORE AFTER “= A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $l, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the “best in the world.” One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black «- brown person four or five shades lighter, ana 4 milatto person perfectly white. In forty- eight hours a shade or two lighter will be no- ticeable, It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beauti- ful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, EDepieenc bone or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots re- moved without harm to the skin, When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes In every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hairgrow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollarin a letter or Post-Office money order, pn money or- der or registered letter, we Will send it through ‘he mail postage prepaid; or if you wantit sent ©. 0. D., it will come by express, 35c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we ¢iaim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver, THOS. B. CRANE, 122 West Broad St., * RICHMOND, Vaé- REDANS Wanted—a case of bad health that R-I'P-A-N'S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's Hue Herter. one will do you good. A cure will re- sult if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Soid at all drug stores, ten for five ‘cents. Be sure to get. the fonuine. Don't he fooled by substitutes. ‘Ten samples and & thousand testimonials will be mailed to any ad: ress for five cents, forwarded pans Chemical Company, No, 10 Spruce St., New York. SHH COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. Town Topics. Considerable local news is crowded oat of this issue of The Colored Ameri: can for want of space. Miss Malinda Bryant of 434 First st., 8. w., left Wednesday morning for her home Westmoreland, Virginia to spend her Thanksgiving with relatives and friends, M. V. P. Thomas H, Wright, tound er of the Odd Fellows’ Lyceum, will deliver the opening address of the ly: ceum on Sunday, December 2nd 3 3¢ p. m., subject: ‘The Light of Odd Fel: lowship.’””? The public is cordially in vited to be present. “Yes, I bought all of the ‘fixins’ both liquid and solid at Eliott’s grocery, 1520 14th street n. w., for my Thanks. giving dinner and they were 80 satis factory, of such high quality and s« reasonable in price that I intend dea) ing there altogether hereafter and shal advise my friends to do the same.’ A remark of one of our readers. Mr. Chas. F, Thompson, who for th past ten years has traveled Jl over th civilized worid with Mr. Bell, the tele phone magnate, is now in Paris France, with Mr. Bell. He will remaii there until April 1901 and they willgo t Italy and to Bgypt. Before going t Paris they spent several months i China, Japan and the Russian Empire Justice Barnard, sitting in Equit: Court No. 2, signed a decree Nov. 2 in which he denied the petition of Wil liam A, Lucey for a divorce from hi wife, Lauia E. Lucey, and granted th latter an absolute divorce from the con plainant on her cross-bill. Cruelty we alleged, Attorney I. M. King apyeare for Mrs. Lucey, who is also authorize to resume her maiden name, Laura I Jenkins, The Louvre Glove Company, at 93 ¥ street, n. w., invites the lady reade! of The Colored American to visit it store and examine their large stoc and the greatest variety of the late: patterns, fashions and gocds in th glove line Asis well known, this | one of the largest and best know glove houses in Washington, and | makes no discrimination in regards t ivs customers. The ladies are especiall invited to come and inspect the good: The Home for Destitute Colore Women aud Children, he!d a receptio last Wednesday from nine to twelv o’clock a, m. and from one to two | m. The teachers of the city coaducte a most interesting entertainment cor cluding with the Thanksgiving - exe: cises. I6 will be glad news to th Home to know that the faculty as we! as the members were Kindly re membered by their many friends o: Thankacivine. | The Union League Directory. A complete exhibit of all that the colored people ofthe District of Colum: bia are doing that makes for social bet- terment at the close of the 19th cen tury. Published by contributions from advertisers and friends. Send in your business card. Send in the data about your organization immediately to An‘ drew F. Hilyer, compiler, 2352 6th st., nD. W. tf, A FACT. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth witbout 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, toSp.m, Sundays 9to4. S1O0Or NE WARD. ¢ (7 \ DOCTOE ra ‘ i MAKYELOUS ee RIN \ ME Are ‘il I La ss Li KEEN | \ N Ue Zo | Ve Kit Gives the names of dead and ltving frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything “you wish to know, no matter what itis. He can call up = spirit friends and shew them to you, Can make them rap all around the room. He asks pe quesiions don’t ask you to write names him. Don’t try te pump you inany wa", cut tells you right off, rie is thoroughly inuorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received trom them a gold medal and special license to practice his wondertul powers; credentiais no one else cap show can give thcusands of reterences to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years practice—seven in brook- lyn—will show you that he can ¢o 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 al) your doings in short what is best to do, He will succeed when all others fail, Positive satistac tion or no pay. Call and see, You will find it juck to consult this ( hristian gentleman. He basa medicine that will cure drunken ness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through hin are now BICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with ali their undertakings,while those Ww 0 neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect Rnowietes ‘ chemistry he can impart to you a secret tha will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always beep the se- curing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes, In love affairs he never tails. 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 wo- men who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref erences. 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 Miler, re 2481 At. lantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architectand builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a tree test of his power toall, The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louis ‘ille, understands thoroughly the diseases, — or infiuernces the race is subject to. He has now and aiways had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: aes August, 15, 1801—This letter is te certify that 1 came to New York trom Alba ny. 1 was a stranger ina strange city, out of work and out of money. I had ne luck ip anything { undertook. What to do | did hot know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea, Idid. Hetold me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me asabrother. Through him I gota good position that very week. I had been to oth- ers, = took my money and did me no ~~. biess the day [ first met Dr, shea would advise allin bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to Lim at once, Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2087 Atlantic Avenue. R-I-P-A:N‘S o pad ra = The modern stand- 2 ard Family Medi- || cine: Cures the = common every-day o ills of humanity. a race ; | oe . 1 “me | Ww. G. CLARY. es SS GROCERIES, MEATS, AND PROVISIONS. SS S38 && 1526 Fifteenth Street, N. W. 15 cee Brooklyn, Ang ‘This letter is to certify that’my ucbehd bad pone stay ana bad been absent two yuars | mourned tor him night and day, I gave him up as dead, Bearing ot the wonderful Untugs Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consuit lum. He told me that my busband was alive and weil and where he was; told me he would come home and when. Yo my joy #1) ci it came une. He is home now, came back like one from the dead, | also Wish to say that this month 1 lost $250.1 am a poor Woman anc | was almost insane. 1 went to Dr. Shea and be told me | would find my money and to w intense) oy | find it ashe told me, 1 ‘thank God there isa man so gified in our midst, that can help people and tell them what ic de, Mrs. Mary Miller, South bisinfesa, NJ A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINMSYEE'S STATEMENT 1 wish to state that one of my aes Was sick and in troubie for a ioug Lime, Mra. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to uy- derstand her case, She had severai doctors but none of thera seemed to know what was the matter, None conid do her any _— it was my duty as her pastor te call and see her, a a of the wongeriu! work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, | Looueh 1 would call and see him myself. | tound isi! a syinpathetic gentieman, ke gave me 3 yondertul test of his powers, tald me to sex nim a lock o. patient’s hair, which 1 did by ber daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a shert time cured her round and weil. Her family bad seemingly been under acioud. Now all is changed, Ail are Weil and prosperous, 4 can truty and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sicknest or distress of any Kid. Rey, Wiliam Jobn- son, }astor Lebanon 6urch, brookign. Dr. Shea can show thousands +deb as th above, DR SHEA nas been carefully educated in the pomeers thic and Kilectric Schools ot Medieine, i success is wonderiyl in curing paralysis Aheumatism, Asikma, Sore Kyes, Tumors, ‘Cancers, Constipation, Ague, ef f= oo Tape Worms, Liver fon anes . Catarrh, Lropsy, Fies, Nervous Lebuity, Heart Liseases, Consumption, | iseases of Women and Chiidren, Fits, hidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which oth- ers don’t understand, All ee mutter what they be. Nothing but honorable treat- ment, He can and will ee et you can becured. Has all new rei and new success. Has an ample experience in ee ito and private clintes, Ne tm: ing with human life, Callatonee. De not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a reg- istered physician. A new remedy fo rben matism just discovered, sot a linment Hopeless cases and those that others can not jcure solicited to call, at folks thin, the ebildless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, Jock ot hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. 2ention this paper, 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N, Y¥. RE To Repair Ze Broken Arti- == . 4 a a... taza fat A => * gee Remember Re), Ae ‘CEMENT, y Zyl jjy a VD Ee me // CEMENT, James F, Keenan | Rectifier and Who'esale Liquor Cealer. Elegant Club. Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Five Wines, Brandies Gins, Ete. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N, W. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. 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, OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clad several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied. 20,000 people are to-day using the recommends Ozono as the King of hair to take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kink some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying skin and Scurf can not live after Ozono be from falling out. It will restore gray hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedy to straighten hair, but when you use hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after the price of Ozono is 50c. a b this liberal offer, which is good at at to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, ros skin diseases. Also removes all fast small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, iron-clad guarantee to do all that is Now, we ask you a plain question: $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with it to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect 20-day using our preparations, and the King of all Hair Tonics. Our Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and slick, worrying scalp diseases. It'll after Ozono has been applied. It will restore gray hair to its natural look us make a statement. Many of our friends, do not use hot irons; they use it to drop out. Ozono strands nothing but Ozono is necessary; can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do this is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we no and one large bottle of Elem bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, and will also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, mutes; makes the old look young. Make one package of our celebrated FULLY PURE, and no soap but a p 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 All members of the Association known as The Home for the Aged and Infirm Colored People are invited to meet in the rotunda of the Capitol, at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, December 1st, 1900, for the purpose of holding a conference with the Hon. David B. Henderson, Speaker of the House of Representatives in his room at 12 o'clock. By order of Rev. James L. White. --- --- "16 Notice. COLORLED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. antee to do all that is claimed for it, or do you a plain question—would we absorb dissatisfied with our preparations, them for then? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively dry, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-shair 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 do out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays in use at any time. The good effects on 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 one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look. One 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. Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. --- BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. RICHMOND, VA. 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, Chilblairs, 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 s used OZONO, and give it my most hea fooled so often, it does me good to recom 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 a that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 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 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 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, 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. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... 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