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The Colored American NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Library of Congress MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS. An Oberlin Graduate at the Helm—Miss Harriete A Gibbf in Charge of the Music of the District Colored Schools—A Record Full of Interest ank Encouragement. Miss Harriet A. Gibbs, who was recently appointed Director of Music for the colored schools of Washington, D. C., is the first colored graduate of one of the best conservatories in the country, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Ohio. She was born in Victoria, Van couver's Island, and is the daughter of Hon. M. W. Gibbs, U. S. Consul to Tamatave, Madagascar. She was educated in the public schools and college of Oberiin. She studied the rudiments of music as a child but stopped at thirteen on entering the high school as her mother thought it too great a tax on her mind and time. After graduating from the high school, she entered Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a view to completing the course. She supplemented her music with select studies in the college now and then. After six years more of study she finished the conservatory course graduating from piano harmony, vocal music and pipe organ. She was known by her teachers as a faithful, hard working student, who achieved brilliant results. During the first year after her graduation, she was called to the directorship of the conservatory department of Eckstein Norton University, Kentucky, a new institution started on a broad scale with all departments of study. The president wrote to Miss Gibbs telling her that, as far as he could discover, she was the only colored graduate in the country, and offered her the place. She declined at first, intending to go about for further study, but, on being advised that a little practical experience in teaching would be advantageous to her, she accepted the position for a time. She found it almost impossible to leave the work and so remained director of the conservatory department there until a year ago when private duties called her here. During this time she has had a leave of absence most of which was spent in Boston studying music and musical methods. While in Kentucky, she raised money to erect a building for the conservatory department by giving recitals and soliciting funds in the East. In her school she was universally loved and admired by teachers and pupils. The school authorities speak in the highest terms of her executive ability, tactfulness and devotion to duty. Of her work WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1900. M. MISS HARRIET A. GIBBS, Assistant Superintendent of Music, Washington Schools. there Mr. Riching's book has a most flattering account. The engagement is an Miss Norma Louise Rid After the death of the lamented Mrs. Davis, she applied for the position of Director of Music and won in a com petitive examination. Her success may seem to some the result of luck or influence or some such thing, but to the thinking person it is nothing but the result of embracing one's opportunities, long years of faithful study and strict adherence to duty. The musical booked for December 19th at Park Temple promises to be the treat of the season. tf. The talent of Park Temple choir will be assisted on the evening of the 19th inst. by Mr. Clarence C. White, Miss Lola Johnson, Miss Addie Wormley, Dr. C. S. Wormley and others. The engagement is announced of Miss Norma Louise Ridley to Mr. Samuel Carroll Hudnell, of New York, the wedding to occur in February. Quite a number of Afro-American musical people attended the piano recital by Madam Carreno at the Congregational church on Monday night. Among them were Misses L. Haywood Hattie Gibbs, Mamie White, Beatrice Warrick, Mr. Clarence C. White and others. The Church Aid Society of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church gave an entertainment Thursday November 29 at their church for the benefit of the needy ones, which was a success in every particular. Everybody faired sumptuously. The tables were hand somely decorated and loaded with all the luxuries of the season. PRICE FIVE CENTS. A WINDY CITY MUSICALE. A Deserving Man Pardoned--Prof. Smith The Band Master Makes a Good Showing-News Notes. [The Chicago Office of The Colored American is located at 59 Dearborn St., suite 412.] Chicago, Ill., Special.—A donation from Dr. Miner C. Baldwin in the form of an organ recital was tendered the Institutional church on last Monday evening. At an early hour the auditorium of the church was well filled with a congenial crowd of Chicago's music-loving public. One is accustomed to seeing at least one assistant at a recital, and it must be confessed that when the program was looked over and no assistant named, there was a little dubiousness felt as to whether it would prove as pleasant as it was anticipated; but before he had finished his first number all felt that a rare musical treat would have been missed if they had remained away. One of Dr. Baldwin's numbers—a Symphonic Poem—deserves special mention. It is a composition of his own and has four movements—Pastoral, storm, Thanksgiving Hymn and Invocation. The lights in the church were put out, leaving only two burning dimly on the organ. And And during the storm movement one saw vivid flashes of lightning, heard the thunder roll and it all seemed so realistic that all we needed were the umbrellas to complete the illusion. The Rev. Ransom is to be congratulated upon being so fortunate as to have secured Mr. Baldwin, Through the efforts of R. R. Church, of Memphis, H. C. Mitchell, F. L. Barnett, W. W. Johnson and Maj. John C. Buckner, and a number of influential citizens of Chicago, a petition was sent to the Governor of Tennessee, signed by a dozen other Governors, business and professional men and at last a pardon was granted Edward Curtis Cole. Cole was convicted of burglary in Memphis and sentenced to 30 imprisonment. After serving about a year he escaped and under the name of Curtis married about two years later. All went well until he met James Washington who was a convict at the time Cole received his long term. Washington who was then a "tinstar" detective, knowing that a reward of $25 was offered for an escaped convicts decided to inform on Curtis. Although a guest at the Curtis home where he slept and ate as one of the family, he proved traitor and Cole was taken back to Memphis to serve out his unfinished time. Cole who had been (Continued on 8th page.) 2 THE SOUTHERN WIZARD, Se ae ee Oe | Bie Sense. > Prof. Booker T, Washington of Tus- Kegee has issued a call for the tenth annual Negro Conference; to be held at Tuskegee, Wednesday, February 20, 1901. Mr. Washington rightly eays in the announcement: “Ten years have passed since the first conference was held and there are many evidences that show the gocd in fluence of the movement on the masses of our people. The Negro Conference is working alcng specific and well de- fined lines; it 1s seeking to make the Negro himself improve his own condi tion, materially, morally, and intellec- ually.”’ This 1s deed encouraging to the thousands of friends of Tuskegee, who have watched the course of the effects of these conferences continually ‘The well defined lines,” cf those great gath erings are Known to the public. The results,of those annual meetings can be seen on a thousand hills in the “Black belt” of Alabama, Women and men, who came to the first conference in ox carts, with mortgages hanging over them, have also come in vehicles of the first order, well rounded beasts, and a deed for their farm or home in theirin: side pockets. The idea to make the Negro independent, improye himself, ‘materially, morally and intellectual — ly” bas ripened into golden results. To personally see the good done by meet- ing and discussing, how to best live and have, and that decently, is to see a part of the great work, being done at Tuskegee. That self reliance taught them has been the reason for the poor black men in touch with Mr. Washing- ton’s practical movement, emerging from a sleep of thirty-five years, and that, so to speak,in a one room log cab: in, and doing something; getting prop’ erty, building homes, and educating his | children, Mr. Washington reasons soundly, in telling how the Negro can rise in the three distinct lines of universal prog- Tess. “The ways in which the Negro can do this are first, to raise bis food supplies aa home; second, to get out of debt and make no more mortgages; third, to stop loafing around town on Saturday in idleness and drunkenness; fourth, to oppose atall times the excuc’ sion habit; fifth, to have at least two rooms to his house; sixth, to prolong the school term by having a private supplement fund; seventh, to buy homes and farms.’’ There can be no flinching from this course. Mr, Washington in setting forth these ways, reiterates his posi- tion against immorality, and stands out for the highest development of man and womanhood, The agitation in fa- vor of prolonging tbe echool term, where the state fails to supply, has been tried in parts of Alabama and other etates, with magnificent results. The conference lays especial stress up- on the getting of inviting homes. The Jog cabin, which so long was the sign of acolored citizen, is a thing of the past in a great many sections, and com- tortable homes have taken their places. Mr. Washington goes deeper oe THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. itics must get bebind, and these who advise the Negro to leave the South m ust face the grand reeults of the in- fluence of this particular conference and its prcmoters. The conference can and has clearly shown that with proper advice and help the Negro will become independent and telf supporting. Pre: judices flee from the almighthy dol- lar and never returns s0 long as that embiem of worth stands ablsze! after dilating upon the need of bank accounts the bed rock of material prosperity, and warrfing the farmer against mort- gages, and reminding the race of the rainy day, Mr. Washington makes an assertion and asks a leading question: “The Negro eonference advises every Negro to practice economy and become an independent self-respecting, land- owning American citizen. Will you profit by this advice or will you contin’ ue in the old rut?” Judging from the vast difference cf living amorg those who attend the conference from year to year, Mr. Washington can rest assured that the rut has been shunned and a straight path to material glory has been select ed, Let us wait to hear the tales of this travel at the Conference, Wednes- day, Febiuary 20th, 1901, ROSCOE 3.MMONS © Washington, Dec, 6, 1900. FOOT BALL IN VIRGINIA, The Petersburg Team too Much for the Richmond Giants, Petersburg, Va., Special —More than four hundred spectators eaw Virginia Union University cf Richmond defeat- ed by the etrong eleven of the Virginia | Normal and Gollegiate Institute of this’ city this afternoon at 3 15 o’clock. The Union men made their appearance up- on the field at slow gait, led by a lad whore costume was made of the Union colors, riding a bicycle, and who were vociferously cheered by the local root- ers. About ten minutes later appeared the boys in orangeand blue, led by Cap: tain Taylor, to the western part of field where the players indulged mm catching the oval. A short while before the game was called the college band play- ed a selection in open air. At 8.3 p. m. Captain, Bayton of Union, W. Va., won ‘the toss and took the eastern goal, al* lowing the home team to kick off to them, Quarterback Branch sent the ball to the opponent’s 15 yard line and having advanced the ball about 5 yards they lined up fora scrimmage. Thiee times did the visitor, attempt to go through the local’s line, but each time they failed to such an extent that the ball went to the Institute boys on the fourth down. After two or three bril- liant runs of twenty or twenty five yards by Dudley end Harris,(Captain) Taylor, Jones and Beasely made daring plunges through the iines scoring a touch down. Sranch failed at goal. The first score was made within five minutes afterthe line up. Quarterback Barco kicked to their oppenents’ twen- ty yards line; Taylor gets the ball and within the twinkling of an eye the whole eleven in a man, came rushing down the field tor about twenty-five yards before the man with the ball could be found. Fhe V, N. &C. I. boys found many weak places about thei: opponents and made use of them. Then the locals began to put into operation the ‘‘tackle back play,’? which more than a dozen times took the Union men completely off their feet. The locale did by far the greater work around the ends than their opponents, and the vis- itors’ center was battered throughout the entire game for five, ten, aud fifteen yards, while the home teams’ center was like the historical Gibraltar. By frequently operating the tackles back play Beasely was catried over the goal line for another touchdown, and the little quarter back Branch kicked the goal, The V.N &U. I.’s goal was never in danger during the first half. The first half ends with the score 11 to 0 in the locals’ favor. In the second half Barco, jt., Kicked to Pole. who was downed almost in bis tracks. Tbe locals by end skirting and momentous plunges through the line, forced the pig-skin to their opponeats’ twenty-five yard line. The Union boys braced up here and secured the ball by the home team fail- ing to advance the ball the required distance. The visitors p'ayed better now than at any other stage of the game, bringing the ball for the first time into their opponents’ territory. V. N.&C.I. boys secured the balland made good gains two or three emery but lost it on their fifteen yards line. Here the Union boys with fire in their eyes fought as though their lives were at stake fora toucbdown, but lost the. ball on the home boys’ three yard line | Here a dispute arose about the bail and the referee, Mr. Estes’ decision war, that the locals’ and to line up. Th- Union’s captuin refused to play any longer and the referee forfeited the game to the V. N. &C. I. boys bya score of 16toU, The dispute arose just five minutes bifore the second half would have been out, The game was on a whole very interesting but slow. Barco brothers work was the best ex hibited by the visitors, while Dudley. Taylor, Harris, Jones, Beasley, Branch. Allison and Poole performed the phe- | nominal work for the locals. The V N. and C. boys are stronger now than ever before. The Union University was out classed in every particular by the boys at the old ‘‘Cockade City” to sucb an extent that even the opponen’s coachers had to admit it. The system that the locals operated today hae caused many foot bail admirers to wonder. The line up was as follows: | <T hE nus F. TY Tlie: | Y.IN. and U, i. U, Univ. Harris, R. E. Pierce, Crowder, R. T. Mortun, Allison, kh. G, Puyrear, Poole, Cc. Smith, Franklin, LG, Champ, Jobnson, iT. Whiting, Dudley, LE, Wilson, (Capt.) Taplor, L H.B.__ Barco, Beasley, R. H. B. Marshall, Jones, F. B Baton, (Capt.) Branch, Q.B. H.E Barco. 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. 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Since his arrival in the city Bishop Grant has practically remained at the residence being a solace to the afflicted prelate. In reply to queries of the reporter, the Bishop, who is a clear talker, placing his worms with much care, and at the same time uttering them with power and firmness, began by saying: "Those who see destruction of my race, deterioration and retrogression only are those who are ignorant of the facts concerning conditions." His summary statements, including the facts that there were 4,000,000 colored people in the South at the close of the Civil War, and now there are 9,000,000, showing that he was speaking of a matter in which he was more than ordinarily concerned. Continuing he said: "At the close of the war there were not more than 75 colored teachers in the United States. Now the number is given at 28,000 men and women who engaged in this work, after having passed State, county and municipal boards of examiners. The records of the Interior Department at Washington show that the colored people of the United States own $400,000,000 worth of property. Of this amount $32,800,000 worth is owned by the colored people of Texas, which is about $12,000,000 more than what is owned by colored men of any other State in the Union. In this respect Louisiana ranks second and New York third. "A people, though, must not be judged by a few years. The growth of a people is the result of centuries and ages. Nearly all of the public speakers now admit that the colored people of America have made wonderful progress since their emancipation. There is much said about crime among the colored people. As to this I would ask that a fair investigation be made and it will be found that criminals come from the low and vicious elements of my people, and not from those who are under the control and influence of churches and schools. 10 00700 00 101041, WASHINGTON, D. L. "Last year $620,000,000 was spent in the United States for crime. If this amount were properly porportioned the Negro's quota would not be larger than the criminals of other races. WANTS THE RACES FRIENDLY "I would like to see some movement inaugurated that would strengthen the bond of real friendship between the white man and the black man of the South. That we are to remain here to gether goes without saying. The acquirement of wealth, both North and South, was never more rapid than at present, and, all things considered, the acquirement of education is equally as great. The opportunities for colored men are greater in the Southern than in the Northern, Eastern and Western States. Some way should be devised by the best elements of both races to perpetuate relations that would be perfectly peaceful and harmonious. Skilled labor in the Northern and Eastern States is monopolized by foreigners. For the past 150 years this class of work has been done in the South by my race. We should keep this, instead of prating about emigration. An ample amount of money should be appropriated by every Southern State to establish and maintain schools for industrial training, as Booker T. Washington has in Alabama, so that all kinds of work might be properly taught." WASHINGTON'S WORK. Speaking of Booker T. Washington's work the Bishop said; "Booker T. Washington's institute is doing as great a work of real practical utility as any one institution in this country. I have visited this school three times, and am to be there again in a few weeks. His new project to educate Cubans and Filipinos for the obligations and duties of citizens and the demands of a higher civilization meets the highest popular favor. NEGRO'S RELATIONS TO COUNTRY. "Much that is written and said about the emigration of my race from this country, colonization, etc., is but a waste of energy when the following facts are known: There are now on the pay rolls of this government 18,267 men and women of my race. Of these 2,500 are employed in the departments at Washington, 500 in the army and 925 in the navy, besides a number of internal revenue collectors, consuls, receivers of public money, registers of lands, surveyor generals in foreign countries, recorders of deeds, supervisors census, secretaries of legations and a register of the Treasury Department. What would this class gain by leaving the United States and going anywhere else? Besides it is not known how many colored men and women hold positions of trust and profit with private corporations and firms throughout the country. I was in Des Moines a few weeks ago and found that the leading shoe factory there has a colored man for their chief bookkeeper. 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KARL XANDER IMPORTER, Send us One Dollar, and mention this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, two large bottles of Hartona Face Wash, and one large box of Hartona No-Smell. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express-office address very plainly. Money can be sent by post-office money order, or enclosed in a registered letter, or by express. Address all Orders to HARTONA REMEDY CO.,909 E.Main St.,Richmond.Va. Rectifier and Wholesale Dealer in Fine Wines and Liquors, 1530-32 SEVENTH STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. AGENT FOR SOUTHERN BOUQUET WHISKY. Subscribe For THE COLORED AMERICAN, TRADE MARK REGISTERED 1892. U.S. PATENT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. BEFORE USING HARTONA AFTER USING HARTONA IN THE MONTICELLO SECTION. from the First Baptist church, Saturday at 4 p. m. Rev. B. C. Quarles, pastor officiating. The funeral of Mr. Nelson Brown who had been sick for some months from a stroke of paralysis, took place from the First Baptist church, Monday at 11 o'clock a. m Rev. R. C. Quarles officiating. The deceased was 71 years old and well known in this community, being one of its oldest citizens. We are glad to note an increased interest in the Y. M. C. A. work in our city. On Friday night the 80th the Y. M. C. A. literary meeting was held at the Shiloh Baptist church of which Rev. W. L. Toliver is pastor. Among the features of the program was a paper by Mrs. Lizzie G. Brown, subject "Men Wanted" which was interestingly and very ably discussed by many of those present. Among whom were Revs. W. L. Tolliver, W. S. Jackson, C. N. Harris, Misses Eva Coles, Narcissa V. Wells of Richmond, Messrs. J. A. Brown, R. Kelser, S. B. Logan and Mr. Jas. H. Scott of Washington, D. C. Doings of the Race at Charlottesville The Churches and Literaries. Charlottesville, Va. Special—The union Thanksgiving services of all the colored churches of this city were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Thanks giving day at 11 o'clock a.m. The sermon for the occasion was preached by Rev. R. C. Quarles, pastor of the First Baptist church. The services were held under the auspices of the Ministers Union of which Rev. C. N. Harris is president. In the pulpit were all of the city who assisted in the services. Special music was sung by the united choirs of the city. Among the numbers being a well composed hymn, written by Rev. K. C. Quarles especially for the occasion. Thanksgiving entertainments were given at several of the churches which were very well attended. The funeral of Mrs. Ann Parago one of our oldest inhabitants took place (Continued on 16th page.) WASHINGTON, D. C. POLITY OF THE EPISGOPAL CHURCH. By Rev. Owen Meredith Waller. Rector of St. Luke's Church. An Address Before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. December 4th 1900. Acts II:42. "And they continued stead fastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship and in the breaking of the bread and in the prayers." It may be readily seen from these words, drawn as they are directly from the scholarly Greek of St. Luke that the Apostolic Church was distinctly marked by four observances or characteristics. (a) Their steadfastness in the Apostles' doctrine. (b) Their steadfastness in the Apostles' fellowship, dealings, doings, ministry or form of government. (c) Their steadfastness in the breaking of the bread, or the Holy Communion: Holy Baptism being included in P. REV. OWEN M. WALLER. the Apostolic doctrine. (d) Their steadfastness in the Apostles' manner of praying or in their set forms of prayer, at first, for twenty-five years in the Temple and the Synagogues of the Jews. These being the four marks of the Church at that time, is there now in existence any Church having the self-same marks? Without any doubt Christ was the Founder of that visible body of Christians, the Church in Acts II. Does that Church exist today? It must, because Christ said: "The gates of hell shall not prevail against it."—Matt. 16:18. THEN WHICH IS IT, AND WHERE IS IT? The Church is certainly a visible body of Christians not founded by a man or men, but by Jesus Christ; having a Divine Founder it is then a Divine Society seeking men to save them from the degrading power of sin and everlasting punishment in hell. It is not then, as is so commonly and popularly thought, a Church founded by Luther, 1580; Calvin, 1541; Knox, 1560; Robert Brown, 1583; Roger Williams, 1619: John Wesley, 1730: or Swedenborg, 1788. In brief, the Church founded by Jesus Christ is the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth, as Christ so often described it [Matt. 13 47; 5 19; 13 44;] endowed with power from on high transmitted through her unbroken line of Apostolic Ministry, but obedient to her Divine Founder, who is at the right hand of God in Heaven. This Church of four distinct marks in the Acts existed before the completion of the New Testament at least some sixty years, and it was the Church that by the inspiration of the Holy THE COLored AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. J. Spirit pronounced the New Testament inspired, and rejected other books claiming to set forth the life of Christ 300 years after it was founded. The Old Testament is the document of the Jewish Church, that Church having been in existence for 1,000 years before its document was completed. Therefor this Church of the Acts can not be set aside for one claimed to be found ed upon the Bible. For three hundred years, then this Apostolic Church existed with Apostolic doctrine, ministry, sacraments and prayers before she gave the New Testament to the world with her certificate that it was the inspired Word of God. The Episcopal Church of America as the daughter of the Church of England has ever possessed and does now possess and hold most sacred, these four marks that identify her unmistakably with the primitive and Apostolic Church, as a true branch of the same. First. As to doctrine this Church holds and defends the pure teaching of the early Church, without taking from or adding to the same. There are few indeed who would question this. The Holy Trinity [John 14 16, 26; Acts 2 33; Gal. 4 6.] The Incarnation of God's Son [Luke 1 35; John 1 14; Matt. 1 23.] The Redemption of man by Christ Jesus [Matt. 1.21; 20 28; Gal. 1.14.] Regeneration in Holy Baptism [Tit. 3 5; Rom. 6 4; Gal. 3 27.] The Holy Communion [Matt 26 26; Mark 14 22 24; Luke 22 19, 20.] Confirmation [Act 8; Heb. 6 2] The Resurrection of the dead [Luke 14.14; John 11.23] The Judgment [Acts 17.31; Heb. 9 27.] Belief in these statements and other fundamental teaching of Holy Scripture is in accord with the mind of the Apostolic Church. Secondly. As to the unbroken line of Bishops, Priests and Deacons, who have succeeded for more than eighteen centuries other ministers Apostolically ordained, that has been most jealously guarded and maintained by the Episcopal Church; There may be some who have never given any study to the Apostolic Succession of ministers in the Church founded by Christ. No one could well doubt the fact or deny the doctrine who had patiently investigate the matter. The New Testament is itself witness to the fact that the Apostles appointed others to do Apostolic work and to be their successors; at least thirty Apostles are mentioned in the New Testament. Among them were Paul, Matthias, Barnabas, Andronicus, Silas, Luke, Titus, whom St. Paul appointed Bishop of Crete, and Timothy, whom he appointed Bishop of Ephesus; there were also at least ten others whose names are recorded, space does not permit us to mention. Now, if the original twelve could have eighteen Successors, certainly they could and have had a continuous line of successors down the centuries. The titles of the three orders of the ministry may, at first, mislead the unlearned. (1) in the New Testament the highest order were Apostles. The second, "ordained in every city," were presbyters (presters or priests), also called bishops, and the lowest order deacons. As the Apostles began to die off, the title "Apostle" was limited to them and their successors who had probably seen Christ, at the same time the title "Bishop" was set apart to denote the highest order which succeeded the original Apostles. This is stated by Clement of Alexandria in the second, and Jerome in the fourth century. While Theodoret in writing 440 says: "The same persons were in ancient times called either presbyters or bishops, at which time, those who are now called bishops were called Apostles. In process of time the name of Apostle was left to those who were sent directly by Christ, and the name of bishop was confined to those who were anciently called "Apostles." From Palestine the Church spread to Asia Minor, Greece, Rome, Gaul, Spain and England, carrying with her the Apostles' doctrine, ministry, sacraments and prayers. In 597 when Gregory the Great Bishop of Rome, sent Augustine to England he found there the Church with the four marks. After a while the Bishop of Rome, by political methods, gained great influence over the English Church, in so much that he was receiving from England greater revenues than the King. When the tremendous revolt against the Papacy came about in Europe in the sixteenth century the English people simply ejected the Pope's emissaries and with them, Italian influence and corruption from England and the English Church. The Church remained essentially the same she had been for centuries. The word "Reformation" signifies the putting of something into a new shape. It is therefore not the destruction of the old and the substituting of the new but rather the re shaping, cleansing and revivifying of the old. The melting down of the family silver and the re shaping it on new models is not to acquire new silver. Perhaps it was so distorted by abuse that it required new shaping. This was very much the case with the church of England. The Reformation in England was effected on very different lines from that on the Continent of Europe. Luther Calvin, Melancthon, and others, were but individuals attracting to themselves multitudes of other individuals, and together they established societies of Christians. The Apostolic Churches on the Continent did not, as such, participate in the Reformation movement. In England the Reformation, i.e., the re shaping, restoring and cleansing was more wisely conducted. The Church there had existed since the days of the Apostles. For six hundred years it remained independent of the Roman world power, and it was only after the Norman conquest that the papal authority became well established in England. When a Reformation seemed necessary, it was conducted, not by individuals leaving the national church, but by the whole Church of England. In A. D. 1532 the quarrel of Henry the Eighth with the Pope, led to the overthrow of the Roman power in England. Henry is not to be credited as a reformer, much less as the founder of any Church. He never made an attempt to found a Church. When he was born in 1491 he found the Church existing in England, and when he died in 1547 he left the same church, but cleansed and independent, in England. The ancient Church was not changed, and the old religion did not give place to a new. The Papacy was opposed to the independence of the National Churches for which the Church of England had always contended. Accordingly, when the power of the Pope was broken and thrust out of England, the church was at liberty to restore Apostolic purity and freedom to the Nation and the individual. Parliament prohibited the payment of money to the Pope and appealing from English to Papal Courts. In 1530, the Bible was given to the people to read in their native tongue. The services were read in English instead of Latin. The Chalice was given to the laity. The worship of the Blessed Virgin Mary was abolished and praying to departed saints forbidden. These reforms were conducted by the Archbishops, Bishops, Priests and Deacons and Laity, i.e., by the whole Church. The Pope was not without his adherents during this period, who opposed these changes most vehemently. But these traitors to the Church of England found they could not stem the tide for an open Bible and pure religion. In 1569 Pope Pius the Fifth created the great sin of schism by commanding all in favor of papal power in England to withdraw from the English Church and form an Italian party. In 1685 the Italian Church supplied this party with a Bishop. To-day the Italian Mission in England is doing all in its power to nake headway against the Church of England, but in vain. We can now come briefly to the Episcopal Church in America. She was first planted in the American Colonies under the oversight of the Bishop of London. In 1609, the Church of England built her first church edifice on American shores at Jamestown, Va. After the Revolution, the Church in this country became the American Episcopal Church, receiving the Apostolic Ministry from the ancient Apostolic Church of England. Samuel Seaury of Connecticut, was consecrated at Aberdeen in 1784. and William White of Philadelphia, and Samuel Provoost, of New York, were consecrated at Lambeth Palace in 1787. These were the first three Bishops with jurisdiction, --- 5 and thus was the Apostolic Succession maintained in the Episcopal Church in unbroken line from the days of the Apostles. In conclusion, the Episcopal Church has ever continued steadfast in the sacraments and prayers, and by these four undeniable and unmistakable marks shows that she is a true branch of the same Church described in Acts II. SAY, YOUNG MAN! 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The letters published are a small fraction of the laudable terms expressed by the people. They express the opinion of thousands of others. SPECIAL AGENT CALLOWAY WRITES My dear Cooper: Have just arrived from Paris, and hasten to send you a small Christmas remembrance from Uncle Sam, a check for the amount due you. Permit me to thank you for the A. H. THOMAS J. CALLOWAY. space and prominence you gave the Negro Exhibit in your issue. I had intended to call and see you but leave for Boston for a few days. With best rebrances. Tnos. J. Calloway. Washington, D. C., Dec. 2, 1900. THE DEAREST OF ALL. Beechwood, Ill., Dec. 1st. Editor Colored American. Please find enclosed post office order for $2 and accept thanks for your kind indulgence. I highly prize your paper, and of either of the eleven papers I constantly read, it is the dearest. Resp'y. H. T. McC. NOT SATISFIED WITHOUT IT. McBride P. 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From my distant northern home I feel it is the link that binds me to the progressive ones of humanity. My best wishes and support is for your most excellent paper which you can truly say is "The leading colored journal of the world." L. W. J. DR. CREDITT IN PHILADELPHIA. Bev. Dr. A Creditt, who will be remembered as the energetic pastor, Bev rean church, Washington, a few years ago is now the successful pastor of 'The First African Baptist Church,' Philadelphia. It is learned from a good source that Dr. Creditt is having unparalleled success. The church is literally packed on Sunday nights, so much so that chairs are used in the aisle. The church boasts of a larger congregation of young men than any church in the city. In appreciation of the great work being done by the pastor, the young men made him a present of a gold watch on last Sunday right ORIGINAL MCKINLEY MAN-A GREAT PROPHET. Hon Isaac H Smith, the "Original McKinley Man," is indeed a prophet as well as a financier. We published in these columns a few weeks ago, a telegram from Mr. Smith which reached this office before the election predicting Mr. McKinley's election. Mr. Smith wishes to emphasize the fact, and hence below is a sworn statement from a Bryan democrat that Mr. Smith predicted the election, giving the States. Newbern, N. C.. Nov. 12, 1900. This is to certify that I, M. H. Sutton, of Newbern, N. C., a Bryan democrat, called on I H. Smith a day before election and asked him to name States McKinley would carry. He at once named them and said that "Kentucky was for McKinley but Bryan would carry it." M H SUITON. Note: He means I named all the States McKinley called.—I. H. S. Queries. Whom do you regard as the Negro's greatest benefactor?-L J. S Sardis, Miss. Chas. Sumner is generally regarded as the man who did more effective service for us. We agree with the majority. Have we any colored men in diplomatic service in South America?-E S. L. Morocco, Ga. Yes, Hon. John N. Ruffin, who is on a visit to this country now is Consul to Paraguay. Where is Hon. Richard T Greener? -J R C, Waycross, Minn. Mr. Greener is now Consul to Vladivostock, Russia. How many colored magazines are owned and controlled by the colored people?—L. M. H., Elgin, Ill. Two—regular. Howard's, published at Harrisburg and Chicago, and The Colored American Magazine, published at Boston, Mass. Where is T. Thos Fortune's native home?—J. R. M., Halifax, N. C. Mr. Fortune's home is in Jacksonville, Fla. Who is the wealthiest colored man in the South?—N. W. W., Le Droit, Tex. BORROW MONEY On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $100 on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession as you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, the lowest to us we will arrange the payments to suit your large or small weekly or monthly installments. 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If you have a loan anywhere else in town or owe a oil which you wish to settle, we can advance you money enough to meet your obligations and give you more money. All business is strictly confi- dential. No charges are made unless you get the money. Evans & Co. 707 GStreet N. W. Room 3, first floor rear. Opposite Patent Office. For Real Estate Transactions CALL ON B. H. Warner Company, Real Estate Brokers, CALL ON Warner Building. Washington, D. C. We cannot say positively. There are a good many who claim the honor. But in real and personal property we think John Sunday of Pensacola, Fla. is the wealthiest colored man anywhere. When was the Tuskegee Institute established? -C. W. B, Albany, N. Y. The Tuskegee Institute was established July 4, 1881, with Booker T. Washington and 30 students in attendance. Was the late B. G. O Benjamin a native of the United States? * No He was born in the British West Indies. 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Bank open from 9 a. m. to 4:30 pm. MONEY TO LOAN At 41 and 5 PER CENT. On Real Estate in D. C. No delay beyond examination of Title. WALTER H. ACKER 704 14th St., N. W. REV. I. B. SCOTT. D. D. AN OPINION MOULDER. Successful Minister—College President Editor of a Church Organ—A Recognized Leader in the Councils-An interesting Life. To mould opinion for thousands of people, and be the only spokesman for that people, collectively and individually, is indeed a high honor and a great responsibility. The Southwestern Christian Advocate, the official organ of the M.E. Church is one of the strong forces in moulding public sentiment in this country. With due respect to the former editors, for the present magnificent appearance of that excellent journal, credit must be given to its splendid editor and head, Dr. I. B Scott. Dr. Scott has been a preacher college president and editor and so unlike human nature, he makes a profound impression in each avocation, and each position seems as congenial to him as the other. Wiley University in Texas flourished while Dr. Scott was at the head of it, and the solid foundation upon which it now rests, was builted more compact by him. In 1896, the great body of the M. E. Church saw the means by which to accomplish some good, accordingly they unanimously selected Dr. Scott to edit the official organ of the church. Dr. Scott is indeed a race man in its broadest sense; his every energy is for the uplift of the masses and his editorial page each week is teeming with thoughtful advice for the whole people. He is corresponding secretary of the Afro-American Council. Editor Scott a picture of whom we are pleased to present the readers of The Colored American, was born in the State of Kentucky, where he lived till after the death of his father in 1866, when a year later his moved to Austin, Texas. He graduated from the classical department of the Central Tennessee College in 1880 and after spending sometime studying theology returned to Texas to begin his life work. He was at once appointed a teacher in the State Normal School which position he held until he resigned to accept an appointment in the Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to which he had been transferred from the Tennessee Conference of the same church. Mr. Scott held a number of the best appointments of his Conference including the presiding elderate and has represented that body four times in the General Conference. In 1893 he was appointed by the board of managers of the Freedmen's Aid Society, President of Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, which position he filled to the entire satisfaction of the authorities of his Church. The General Conference elected him editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate in 1896, and after serving four years he was re-elected in the session last Map by a vote of 635 of a possible 657. Editor Scott is highly esteemed by his church and his many friends throughout the country. He is intensely devoted to the interests of his race and the Southwestern Christian Advocate is always found in the thickest of the fight on all questions which concern the present or future welfare of the Afro-American. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE TAKEN FROM LIFE. RECORDING AFTER TREATMENT Will straighten your hair, quickly and easily so that you can do it yourself at home no matter how kinky or curly it is. 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All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office, as second-class Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1900. THE OPENING OF CONGRESS. The last session of the 56th Congress convened Monday, December 3rd. Withal it was one of the most brilliant openings Washingtonians have witnessed for a long while. The recent victory of the Republican party, and the material state of the country at present, made the occasion a temporal feast. Handsome men, beautiful women and sweet little children, together with the abundance of beautiful and fragrant flowers, added to the brilliancy. Long before the time set for opening the corridors of either side of the capitol were crowded, and a seat in the galleries was a thing not heard of then, for some moments at least. At twelve o'clock, Congress opened and proceeded to business. The first bill of any importance which was introduced was by Mr. Crumpacker, to reduce Southern representation. The passing away of Dr. William Howard Day, General Secretary of the A.M.E. Zion Church, removes one of the pioneer workers in church and state from our midst. Dr. Day has been the efficient secretary of the Zion Connection for a quarter of a century. Bishop Alexander Walters says, "Dr. Day represented the culture, refinement and intellectual strength of Zion." To this magnificent tribute we can add nothing. INAUGURAL BALL. The citizens' meeting held Wednesday day night for the purpose of preparing for a grand inaugural ball on March 5th, 1901, was a thoroughly cosmopolitan gathering, all sections of the United States were represented. It was distinctively representative as men of local and national reputation were present. It is the intention of all present that no lines of distinction shall be drawn, but the affair shall be representative "of the people, by the people and for the people. The officers elected are well known and will doubtless receive the hearty cooperation of all the substantial citizens. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. In the loss of Bishop M. M. Moore, the race loses a great champion and the A. M. E. Church an excellent financier and churchman. Bishop Moore possessed all of those qualities which are essential to success. Young men and old men as well, for that matter, can with credit to themselves follow in his steps, Mr. S. Coleridge Taylor, of London. the semi-African musical prodigy, stands alone in his class as the foremost operatic writer of the age. The race can well afford to feel proud of Mr. Taylor and rejoice in his splendid achievements. Proud England has opened her arms to him, and the English people have claimed him, still he is an African. Will the people of America ever learn. That disfranchisement law in Mississippi and Louisiana is working backward, so far as the ilk of Ben Tillman are concerned. Instead of horning and disfranchising the colored man, it is doing the same thing to the white man. The mighty God still rules, and through "mysterious ways" moves against those who wrong his own. Surely "they have sowed the wind, and will reap the whirlwind. On December 6th, the James L. Goodall Republican Association, of Philadelphia, gave its seventh annual ball. This club is the largest and strongest political club in Philadelphia, and does effective work for the colored contingent. It is to Philadelphia what the United Colored Democracy once was to New York. The Colored American extends congratulation to this splendid organization on its seventh birthday. We only trust it will live on through sevens and sevens to be of service to the race in the "City of Brotherly Love," The open letter from Gen'l Robert Smalls which appeared in The Colored American last week addressed to Senator Cullom of Illinois, who spoke in terms not familiar with his previous utterances on suffrage, is an exposition of facts, pure and simple, and a noble plea for right and truth. General Small is clearly able to speak because he does so from experience. As an extensive planter he knows the customary habits of the Negro; as a politician he knows the customary habits of the Southern whites in stealing and defrauding. Senator Cullom will hardly let such a letter pass unnoticed. Consultation with some of the leaders of the race such as Bishop Alexander Walters, Register Lyons and Recorder Cheatham concerning the attitude of the President in regards to the reduction of the representation in the South, leads to the opinion that it is better after all to fight the battle out in the courts than to antagonize the administration in its policies. In the Crum packer bill which was introduced in the House of Representatives this week, by Representative Crumpacker of Indiana, it is noticed that the following States loose several representatives. Louisiana loses two, Mississippi three, North Carolina four, South Carolina three and Virginia one. In the event this bill passes both houses of Congress in its present form, the reduction will be accomplished without any serious injury to the party and unnecessary revival of strife between the two sections. We are glad to see the leaders getting together on these matters which are of so much vital interest to the race. The committee of the Afro-American Council, which is to meet here on the 28th of December, will define clearly the position that the Council will take during the administration. The organization has the opportunity of its existence. If the course is wise and conservative, its permanent success is established. Little COLORED AMERICANS. Industrial training for the masses is the order of the day. Hon. George H. White is a sincere man, one who CANNOT be bought Mark that! We are unable to see how any real sensible, patriotic Negro, can fight the Catholic Church. By the way, what became of Edward E. Lee? We suppose he went with Croker to Europe. Negro papers continue to disappaer. The election, judging from appearances had its usual effect. "Mr." Ben Tillman had better get his inning now. Roosevelt will check him in the next Congress. Col. Pledger is alright when he is not wrong. He will probably hold up a little on Bishop Turner now. The Minnesota Senatorship went a begging last week. Perhaps Hon. F. L. McGhee will get a shot at it! The trouble about the masses of the people is that every fellow thinks the other fellow belongs to the masses. That was indeed a gracious act at at the lyceum last Sunday, when those flowers were voted to Congressman White. The Atlanta Age spread out its wings and covered the Republican, and gave the Editor of it a job "at the boot." Governor Pinchback is trying to study just now, what suits his taste best. He can have anything for the asking The American published in New Mexico has pushed itself right into line, and we doft our hat to Editor Griffin. Mr. Crumpacker means just what he says. That representation must go, or the franchise must return. It's up to the South. Gen. Grosvenor and Congressman White divided honors at the opening of Congress. Both are great men, and both deserve honor. Every Negro in Washington who is not a "Doctor" or "Squire" is a "Colonel." There are no Misters. "What fools we mortals be." Those Negroes who through personalities defeated Mr. Wright for the nomination for Commissioner of Cook County, Ill., ought to be banished! The women chose a bad time to meet in Washington City. The next time they will not try to run counter attractions to the convening of Congress. The "Sundown Doctors" and "Be fore day Lawyers" certainly looked like "two bits" when Congressman White finished his address last Sunday. Congress has convened and from the smiles upon the faces of the Republicans, and the good clothes of the Democrats, the full dinner pail is in evidence. The polished and scholarly editor of the Christian Recorder, Dr. H. T. Johnson, continues to give us a clean paper, annoyances to the contrary, notwithstanding. Hon. Mark Hanna was not the only man in Congress who had flowers in abundance at the opening. Our own George H. White had 'em, and they were beautiful too! The Recorder. Newport News, is a good daily but it didn't give The Colored American credit for those "Negroes in Business," which appeared in its columns, "It disremembered" We failed to see any difference in the make-up between the report of Hon. Judson Lyons and the Controller of the Treasury. Ben Tillman could probably find some flaw through his one eye. He sat unconsciously in remorse, His heart was steeped in pain. He murmured slowly "The job I had Will never come again." Evidently he had voted the democratic ticket. The Negro Bank in Birmingham and a wholesale and retail dry goods establishment at Montgomery by a Negro, are proving to be the best argument possible, against a constitutional amendment. Mr. Matthews who said, "And I've got a dollar too," relieved the audience of asking an embarrassing question, at the Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday. Well, Mr. Matthews is a leader. He has the almighty. Booker Washington says he slept under the sidewalk, on his way to Hampton. He will have to do better than that. A recent biographer announces that he slept on a tree limb; two consecutive nights at that. The Windy City Musical (Continued from first page.) living a christian life since his escape had made many friends now threatened to lynch Washington. Lynching should be condemned by all but a good coat of tar and feathers would have been an excellent preventive of rain and would also have been a reminder of his treachery to a benefactor and a race brother. Curtis will make his fiture home in Chicago and will endeavor to secure his former position with the Pullman company. The concert by N. Clark Smith was an artistic success. It was given on Thanksgiving night at the Institutional church He was assisted by Mrs. Hattie Hobbs, soprano. Mr. Smith has just returned from a trip through Australia. New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and the Hawaiian Islands, when he spent the season of '99 A great deal could be said as to Mr. Smith's ability as a musician but when we take into consideration the fact he was musical director with the Ernest Hogan company and also band and orchestra leader and that he is still ascending the ladder of fame and success words would be inadequate to express our appreciation of his musical ability. Mrs. R. C. Bearden, of Greensboro, N. G, a delegate to the W. C. T. U., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, 1439 W street, northwest. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. M. H. EDITOR MAGNUS L. ROBINSON, Of the National Leader, Alexandria, Virginia. HIGH IN THE MASONIC WORLD. A Washingtonian - Acknowledged Leader in the Mystic Shrine—Publisher—The Only Negro Masonic Journal. dents of the District Wednesday evening a of Mr. Daniel Murray, S consider plans for the u reception. Among those Mr. Magnus L. Robinson of Washington, D. C. is a very remarkable man. He is a distinguished man and has served in honorable stations in the great Masonic body for many years, and the whole fraternity has been benefitted by his membership. He has served as Past Master and is a Past Grand Junior Deacon of the Grand Lodge No. 2 of the state of Virginia. Mr. Robinson is also a Royal Arch Mason, Knight Templar, Companion of Crystic Rite, Inspector General of the 38rd degree Royal Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine. The National Leader which is published at Washington City is the only colored Masonic journal published among colored people. Mr. Robinson is the owner of this journal. Mr. Robinson has devoted his life work to the Masonic fraternity and understands the workings of the great body as well as any man living. His recent withdrawal from the Jones faction of Masonic Tribes brought him many congratulations. Mr. Robinson stands for the highest attainments in any line and thinks that the Negro ought to be high-minded in all matters, as well as one of another race, and he himself is a living example of all that is good and true in life The grand lodge of Masons of Virginia will meet at Richmond, Va. December 11th and continue in session three days. It will be its 25th annual session and its silver anniversary will be observed by elaborate program. Our subject, Magnus L. Robinson will attend the Grand Lodge, (Alexandria) sitting as one of the representatives of Universal Lodge, which he has done for four consecutive sessions. The Inaugural Reception. Following the precedent heretofore observed a general meeting of the resi- dents of the District was held last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. Daniel Murray, 934 S street, to consider plans for the usual inaugural reception. Among those present was a large number of prominent citizens who have long been identified with Washington's social affairs. These were reinforced by some of the more recent acquisitions to the commonweal. A majority of those who participated in the reception of 1897 was present, and in all seventy-five were enrolled. Opportunity will be given for the enrollment of others who may be desirous of joining in a brilliant reception to the inaugural visitors. The entertainment will be conducted on a liberal basis which will be free from any objectionable restrictions. The permanent of officers, who were unanimously chosen are: president, Mr. Daniel Murray; vice presidents, Hons. P B S. Pinchback Charles R Douglass and John P Green; secretary, Mr. Henry Y. Arnett; financial secretary, Mr. H. P. Slaughter, treasurer, Mr. Henry E Baker. At the conclusion of the election the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the president. The selection of the various committees was not made at this meeting. Among those present who will be recognized as substantia and representative people of national reputation were; Judson W. Lyous W. Calvin Chase, Bishop Alexander Walters, Paul Laurence Dunbar, E. E Cooper, John Cook, A. M. Curtis Robert Pelham Jr., E. M. Hewlett, J. A. Lewis, W. S. Lofton, H. A. Wallace, W. B. Evans, A. F. Hilyer, J. H. Butcher, A. O Stafford, J. Hannor, W. S Wormley, A. A Syphax, W. T. S. Jackson, W. L Houston, J. C. Norwood, B. Smith, J. C. Nall, H. S. Smith, C. E Hall, R E Toomey, R. W. Tompkins, W. L. Napper, W. S. Blackburn, A. S Gray, A P. Albert, R. L. R Venning, W. L. Pollard, H. E Arnold, J R Russell, J. S. Outlaw, R. F. Fortune, E H Hughes, P. N. Bailey, F. D. S. Smith, J. W F Smith, J. T. Layton, E F Arnold, F J. Webb, J G. Clayton, J. W. Mayer, W. H. Connor, J G Hutchins, W. T. Menard, J. R Russell, and many others whom we cannot now mention, the organization is assured. 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A short course of Pe-ru-na will cure you now, but if you put it off it will take longer. Besides the disease is liable to spread to the throat and lungs. Free books on catarrh sent by The Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co., Columbus, O. Subscribe For The Colored American. Afro-American Editors Wrangle. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 10 That past election seems to have had a peculiar effect upon the Afro-American quill drivers. Whether Bryan or McKinley was the best to timeserve and other matters caused a little word drama! But aside from the humor and light heartiness, the occasion of these "opinion molders" furnishes one who is outside the battle lines, it goes to show, we are dividing upon questions affecting the country. With Fortune asking Harry Smith will he be good, and Manning of The Indianapolis World coming to Smith's rescue is a pretty scene. Because Mr. Smith would not sing "Be True Bright Eyes." Fortune scored him in the following style: "Editor Harry C. Smith, of the Cleve land Gazette—now, will you be good? During the entire campaign you have chased with the hare and run with the hound. You now have the satisfaction of having contributed nothing to the election of the republican ticket and of having abused good friends who never did him any evil, but hope that you may live long and continue to grow fat. But calmly, looking at the result with the eye of philosophy, answer us this question will you be good?" Brother Manning after leading with an excellent editorial on "What Constitutes an Editor" takes up Editor Smith's cause and fires back at the impressible New York Sage, under the caption "Fortune off his Base" and has the following to say: "We are sorry to see this disposition on the part of the Age, to indulge in cheap clap-trap at the expense of a man like Mr. Smith, who has done so much for his race. While others have sat around nursing their hands, lamenting over the lynching of Negroes, and be moaning the unjust race prejudice, Mr. Smith has done something. The same mail that brought the Age containing the above, brought us also a copy of Mr. Smith's paper—Cleveland Gazette—and from its editorials we clip this paragraph: 'After nearly a four year's contest in the courts, our Ohio anti-lynching law was adjudged constitutional by the state Supreme Court last winter in February or March Since then the heirs of "Click" Mitchell, of Urbana, have won a suit for $5 000 against "champaign county and the venerable Edward Jackson, of Logan county, his for $1,000 He was injured by a mob of white brutes while "Click" Mitchell was most brutally murdered. It was in 1894 we started cut to place such a law in Ohio's stutes. In 1896 we succeeded. Happy? Well, I guess.' And he has cause to be happy. Alone and unaided he took up the fight against lynching in the only way that is likely to prove successful, by striking at the pocket books of the lynchers and now after six years, he can enjoy the full fruition of his hopes. Already other states are seriously considering the merits of this Ohio anti-lynching law as a remedy for mob violence that promises to accomplish something. And because Mr. Smith has had the courage to voice his convictions, and refused to crook the hinges of the knee to the party boss, he must be made the butt of the silly ridicule of such papers as the Age. The trouble is that Mr. Smith has already "been good" to a lot of people who, it seems, cannot appreciate his goodness." In the meantime Editor Smith was preparing a companion piece to that love ditty of this "Be True Bright Eyes" and Mr. Indianapolis World poses as the champion of the under dog. Mr. Fortune, rejoicing over the election, did not like Will E. King's magnificent flops and told him so in the same issue of the Smith episode. To our surprise King answered without THE COLONIAL AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. cursing the man from the Empire State clean out of his Cedar street office Here is the little offence and how they settled it: ADVICE FROM NEW YORK. The New York Age, after bulldozing and brow-beating the Dallas Express for a while last week, appeared in the roll of adviser, and these am the words it said: Some of these days William E. King of the Dallas Express will learn that an editor, like a kite without a tail, will get nothing by gyrating around the ranch and hitting at everything in sight just for the fun of hitting and gyra- raing. What he wants to do is to stop kicking at honest men and honest principles and go in for a reorganization of republican politics in Texas, so that the race may get some advantages out of it—such advantage and prestige as it enjoyed under the only Norris Wright Cuney. Mr. King knows very well from our point of view that he is alright when he is not all wrong, and that he is in too many instances wrong instead of right. What we want him to do is to so act that we can know in the morning if we shall find him where we left him the night before. And the Express answered, saying: Now, in our opinion, the editor of the Dallas Express has struck only the fellow who struck him. This turning of cheek lumber two after having cheek number one beaten into mince meat, don't go in Texas. The editor of the Dallas Express is not able to stand in one place and do his share to bring about the of re'organization which Mr. Fortune would like to see; but being on the ground, he walks around the tree of circumstances and re'loads and fires, where firing is most effective. We cannot guarantee Mr. Fortune that he can find us at a certain place tomorrow, just because we were there yesterday, but will demand of him to keep up or fall out of the procession. Thoughtful Texas republicans are working for a re'organization, and "hitting and gyrating" are on the program. And Julius F. Taylor, the Broadax man, untrue to his past record, but true to the journalistic spirit, in replying to a little thrust from The Colored American as follows: Now that Bryan is defeated and he is not assured of a job. Jule Taylor will probably force "The Negro and Political Parties," which has been running in his paper on the American people in book form.—Colored American. Says: Friend Cooper, we are not looking for any job at present, neither do we intend inflicting the American people with our articles, "The Political Parties and The Negro," but from hence, if we live, we will be in Washington and assist in helping induct the President into the White House and he will be a Democrat. In the meantime we would very much delight to hear of you getting a front seat at the pie counter. Brother Cooper for you are deserving of something very fine from the hands of President McKinley. In the meantime Col. Pledger was down in Georgia gloating over his great victory in the West; repenting of his virulence to Bishop Turner. LOTS FOR SALE. WE have at Colemanville, Mineral Springs, Va., TWENTY-FIVE BUILDING LOTS, which must be sold at once. This is a great opportunity for any one who wishes to purchase property at the only mineral springs owned by colored people in the country. This is a fine place, and will be a great money making summer resort. Title guaranteed lots for cash or on instalment. If you want one, write to Dr. E. PARKER READ. President of the NATIONAL CO OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. 1037 South street, Philadelphia, Penna. DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? J. L. J. HAYDEN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER OF The J. P. Kerr Indian Medicines, 620 N. Eutaw St, Baltimore, Md. HOTEL 3 AND RESTAURANTS THE WOODSON HOUSE First class, newly furnished and decorated unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars One half square froffi Pennsylvania depot 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, Proprietor. THE M'KINLEY HOUSE. 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE 103 6 h St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars -A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. Messrs. B. T. Fields and John T. Lewis mixologists. MRS. M. S. BROWN & CO. Proprietors. FINE WINES Liquors of all kinds. OLD WHISKIES Choice Cigars. AND BRANDIES. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. Robert H. Key FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 43 First Street Southwest. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. G. Fine wines liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor If so, consult the Indian Herb Medicine Man, L J. Hayden, Manufacturer of the J. P. KERR Medicines, 620 N. Eutaw St. I cure all diseases that are known to man or beast or no charge, no matter what your disease, slickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Millions of people, the best and leading ones in the United States and Europe, will testify that I am the most wonderful healer of all complaints in the world, I use nothing but herbs, roots, barks, gums, balsams, leaves, seeds, berries, flowers and plants made into teas, for all complaints. I have cured thousands that the most skillful physicians and the best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die, and said there was no cure for them. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Bladder Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quincy, Sore Throat, Lung, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and aches of any kind. Colds Bronchial troubles, Sores, Skin Diseases, all itching senall Female Complaints, La Grippe or Pneumor Pneumonia, Ulcers Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst forms without the use of knife or instruments, Eczema. Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. All venereal diseases a specialty. Medicine sent to any address by express. Consultation free by mail. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RATE CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All The Year The Langston House 479 Mo. Ave. near 6th St. n. w. Smoking and Reading Rooms; also home for strangers. Mea's served at all hours. Menu a la Carte at popular prices. Call and be convinced. Joshua N Anderson. I. J. Edwards, Props. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. HOTEL CLYDE First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Bullet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. BOSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST., AD 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. Things We Would to See, Hear and Know. The republican states north adopt some old kind of a grandmother clause that would disfranchise enough democratic votes to offset the republican votes disfranchised by the slick grand father clause that is fast obtaining all over Dixie. Free silver resurrected every four years. District affairs administered by District people. Why colored enterprises don't learn to do business. A few leading colored citizens on the Centennial Commission. A colored bureau of statistics with Mr. H. Y. Arnett as director. The Hon. Chas. R. Douglass chief of a division in, the Pension Office. Why the colored people of Chicago let the commissionership get away. A major place or two on the inaugural committee filled by colored citizens. What they wont do to poor Wilcox, Hawaii's native congressional delegate. More of Dr. W. P. Napper's par-excellent Mandolin Club's public recitals. Sum' thin doin' for the colored contingent when the pie counter is set to goin.' A man who can throw more enthusiasm into any project than Prof. Jesse Lawson. Where you can find a broader, more cultured and purer man than our own Bishop Lee. Colored representatives in all public affairs commensurate with the Negro's merit to be represented. More manual training in our schools and less industrialism-more Negro artists and fewer artisans. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback given proper recognition for his distinguished services to the republican party. More substantial, hustling, successful, never-say-die business men like Dr. Murray the south side druggist. A liberal distribution of government pork to the boys fought in the political trenches during the last campaign. The Negro avoid controversies with the other race but being in, maintain his position with the courage of a man. Whether Dr. John Turner's successor as Worshipful Master can maintain the very dizzy pace that he has set. If T. J. Calloway don't wish that life was one continuous Paris Exposition—one grand sweet Exposition song. Whether the churches of Washington are actually dead or only sleeping that they cannot support a Y. M. C A. What has become of Dr. J. N. Johnson and his little pen that was wont to stir up the animals and set them in a roar. Our ministers come to the front and wield their unusual influence with the masses for the moral and material betterment of the race. To what psychological phenomenon is due the average Negro's inordinate desire to make a full confesssion whenever he gets in trouble. Our colored literary societies let out a couple o' links if they hope to solve all current Negro problems during the coming short session of Congress. The vocal organs are said to admit of 3,405,060,598,003 changes. A persistent office seeker is believed to exhaust the whole repertoire and a few bunches over. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The rising generations forget—cut out some things and cultivate those virtues that will make them respected men and women and upright citizens. Cloture is again talked of. If this could be applied to certain people's mouths which are so painfully in evidence in public places it would be a boon and a blessing. What would be the consequences if it should develop that Sheriff Shea and his accomplices who are on trial at Rockville for rape, have a trace of Negro blood in their veins. Mobs self-respecting and genteel enough to give the poorly paid coroners a chance to earn a living by leaving enough of their victims for the coroners to hold an inquest over. What constitutes the constitution or what does the constitution constitute when a handful of contemptible wretches can burn a fellow citizen at the stake with impunity. If the colored brother is entitled to anything more in the face of all this administration hss done for him according to the figures and arguments of Congressman Grosvenor and the colored spellbinders during the recent campaign. How would it do to put on the old-time mule cars at those hours when traffic is the greatest apropos of the present street car difficulties relative to tie-ups. One couldn't get to where he was going quite so quick but he would have the satisfaction of knowing that he would arrive when he was due. The Medicine Man. Tallahassee, Fla. Mr. L. J. Hayden, proprietor and manufacturer of The J. P. Kerr Indian Medicines, 620 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore. Md. Dear Sir:—I saw your advertisement of your medicine some time ago claiming to cure any ailment or disease subject to man or beast or no charge therefore I sent to you for a bottle of your medicine and I received it by express. To tell you the truth it cured me of every ailment I was plagued with at that time. I had several complaints and the chief complaint was Diabetes of the Kidneys. I now praise your medicine to all of my friends, it is the best medicine for all complaints in the world. Yours, C. C. GIBBS. Any one wishing the medicines will please direct all communications to L. J. Hayden, proprietor and manufacturer of The J. P. Kerr Indian Medicines, 620 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md., where a cure is guaranteed. 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, 352 6th st., n. w. tf. Merchant Tailors, Cleaning, Dyeing & Repairing Goods Called for and Delivered. 1202 E Street, N.W. 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. for the very best in gloves at the very lowest prices. for you more styles in gloves than any other store. for you the prettiest styles. pair of Louvre Gloves you buy means future trade. men's are always in season; never a pair carried over. that Christmas is so near, you naturally turn your thou- buying. made extra preparations in gathering novelties as well as staple gloves. over you are ready to buy, we are ready to serve you and you the best advantage. giving special attention to glove cleaning. Our new Fr ness 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. 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 ``` H. H. ELLIOTT, 1520 14th St. Northwest, A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. 520 14th St. Northwest. class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. 1520 14th St. Northwest, A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. ASK FOR ELLIOTT'S— Private Stock Whiskey A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Tonic. 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A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch O.See. 625 F St., Washington, D.C. T.F. Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 and 1421 $ P Street, N. W. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Laules and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N W. WASHINGTON, D. C. --- at the very lowest prices, ves than any other store. you buy means future trade. ; never a pair carried over. r, you naturally turn your thoughts iu gathering novelties as well as thor- we are ready to serve you and you'l to glove cleaning. Our new French LLIOTT, Northwest, e Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, s, Etc., Etc. k Whiskey Tonic. Just the Thing for an a Sleep Producer at Night. REET, NORTHWEST. Lewis Biggers, 111 North Clinton, St., East Orange, N. J. SICK, ACCIDENT, AND DEATH BENEFIT, PAID PROMPTLY. National Benefit Association, Capital Savings Bank Building, Washington, D. C. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. W. G. CLARY. GROCERIES, MEATS, AND PROVISIONS. 1526 Fifteenth Street, N. W. ```markdown ``` 11 2ND COLORED MUSICAL, WESTMINSTER, E. E. --- 12 DOWN IN PARAGUAY. Its Opportunities and Development-A Great Business Field New Opened Hon. John N. Ruffin as U. S. Consul to Paraguay Interviewed. Hon. Jno. N. Ruffin, United States Consul to Ascension, Paraguay, is in Washington for a few days. Mr Ruffin is one of the most successful diplomats in the consular service and has done much to cement the friendship of the two Republics. Commerce and trade have spread rapidly since Mr. Ruffin was appointed. He was one of the President's first appointees in 1897 and began his duties immediately. There is no doubt but that the President will retain Mr. Ruffin in his present position. The Consul is wrapped up, so to speak, in the affairs of the little Republic, modeled after our own. A representative of The Colored American called upon Mr. Ruffin recently to ascertain the condition and relation of J. HON. JOHN N. RUFFIN. Paraguay. Mr. Ruffin spoke very interestingly of the country, its inhabitants and progress and expressed a great hope for its future. "Well, Mr. Rufflin, how is the material condition of the people?" "The country is in a state of progress. You know it was devastated by a great war. At the close of the war the country was left in ashes and waste. Since that time they have made most remarkable progress in the construction in new and beautiful edifices, and residences, The country was the first to have a railway, that is in South America. It had the first telegraph system, built its own ships, its own iron foundries and own navy. It was, before that destructive war, against combined Brazil, Uraguay and the Argentine Republic, one of the most prominent countries. They are a brave, heroic people very patient and industrious. In the war spoken of, they never ceased to fight until every man in the country was killed. This accounts for the great preponderance of women. Just after the war, it was said, that there were from six to eight women to every man. It was the most terrible slaughter that history has ever recorded, and has left a blight on the country that has not visited another. As by magic the country seems to have risen out of its own ashes, and to day is a beautiful and promising republic. From a population composed largely of old men, women and children immediately after the war, it has now a population almost evenly divided as to sexes but all are brilliant enthusiasts and hearty. What is the population of the country?" "Roughly speaking it is almost a million and a half. The Republic is almost the size of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania." "How is the relation between the country and us?" "Relation between he countries has been strengthened to such an extent that now they are considered more friendly than ever. The people's look toward the United States in a far different light than they observed it when I went there. Their ideas were centered more in European ideas and ways. But now they give considerable attention to us, and this attention is one of the special phases of my return to the United States." "What is the language?" "The official language is Spanish, but the general language is Gaorinna. The latter language is considered as one of their greatest weapons. It is hard to learn but easy to speak, and is only acquired by a long association with the people. When a foreigner learns the language, they are in full accord with the inhabitants. The language is confined almost wholly to that country. "Were you received alright, Mr. Ruffin?" "Why yes. On my departure the people treated me to a Fete de Cham petre, and a national banquet, at which many stirring speeches were made to my humble self. The Minister of Foreign Affairs in his annual state paper to Congress recommend me to the grateful consideration of the whole nation for services rendered in the stimulation of trade and commerce." "Do they have factories there?" "No, only soap factories. They are great wood workers Cattle raising is a great vocation, too. Those who deal in cattle are among the wealthiest." Mr. Ruffin is very deeply interested in the affairs of the Republic and the relations of that and his country. Miss Mamie Boyd Not Lost. Have you ever noticed how frequently rumors of a laughable or even malicious nature, get out without the smallest foundation in fact, and almost of a sourceless origin? Recently, the 'they say' crowd had it going the rounds that Miss Mamie Boyd, a most estimable and popular young lady, residing at 21 Defrees street and a teacher in the Second Baptist church Sunday school was lost. There's not a shred of truth in this statement. Miss Boyd is at home, pursuing the even tenor of her way and rising higher daily in the estimation of her many friends, acquaintances and well-wishers. Special Notice. We the undersigned wish to announce that we are no longer connected with the Hoffman Orchestra and in the future will be kno wn as the Empire Orchestra. We therefore solicit the patronage of our many friends and the general public. Alex. Sewall leader, 617 E street, n. w., Wm. Robinson, 2111 11th street, n. w., Frank Whiting, 2030 D street, n. w., Alexander Lee, 1914 37th street, n. w., Ren Paynter, 1819 Vermont ave. E. MURRAY'S CAFE. Table Board—Meals Cooked to Order Parties, Receptions and Suppers Catered To. ICE CREAM AND OYSTERS Wholesale and Retail. 1800 FOURTEENTH STREET. Washington, D. C. Park Temple will want for room at the grand musical December 19th. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True ORGANIZED Jail 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd in order devoted to the interests of its press relations. We offer you an oppo in enterprises owned and controlled men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, or three (3) years nor older than sixty there are two Fountains, the Subordin 1 Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. voted to the interests of its members, both in their home and s. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invest- prises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by col- are members of the Order. bound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger ears nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. to Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Offices 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gift edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. Do join the Subordinate Fountain you You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to country you pay 35 cents per month ths. You pay as taxes 80 cents per m as Sick Benefits you receive from $6 0 s. as Death Benefit, your family receive one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. 4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in the pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per pay as taxes 80 cents per month. Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay. Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. The Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 Pablo Picasso To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $100, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24.50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $57. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes: - Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. The age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $5.50 to $4.25. Annual 1760. The Certificae is valued first year at from $100 to $33. Its value is $500 to $65. The age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, The Certificae is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one is $500 to $800. The age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues, The Certificae is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. Titled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which annually of 20 per cent. Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a DOLLARS. THE BANK. - In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: SOURCES. Amounts ... $8,272 80 Bonds and Banks ... 164,423 83 General Banks ... 48,383 22 Issues ... 14,000 00 Fixtures ... 99,588 00 Taxes and taxes ... 6,850 00 And cents ... 1,388 99 And cents ... 12,399 80 And cents ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Total ... 391,120 64 Theer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved the cost of food products. Themer is the newspaper published by the order from its own of Id, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing co-ombination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, theenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $100 all equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is best class style and at low prices. From Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With un-unity and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en-route to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the need to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious place upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South, East by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy of each year is set apart as a Grand Rally Day for the Home. It can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. The Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. State Department manages and controls all property interests of the Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 18 In Class B. the a dues $4 75 to $7 60. After one year, its va In Class E, the a $9 50 to 11 40. The C one year its value is $ In Class M, the a $21 to $25 The certi You are entitled Classe B and E upon pays a dividend annu The Grand Foun 29 1900, a total of 378 HALF MILLION DOLLA In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 ye $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica e is val one year, its value is $100 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye to 11 40. The Certificate is valued fi year its value is $500 to $900 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 ye to $25. The certificate is valued from You are entitled to a Life Membership the B and E upon purchase of the re a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wi F MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica e is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $100 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11 40. The Certificae is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $800. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues, $21 to $25 The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. BEE HIVE members, and pays 2 are received and 4 per a copy of the Cash close of business Sept. RESOUR Loans and discounts Other stock, bond mortgages ..... Due from National B Banking House ..... Other real estates ..... Furniture and Fixur Current expenses and paid ..... Specie, nickels and co. Paper currency ..... Total ..... The Reformer's O Richmond, Va., and is 20 per cent. on the co. THE REFORMER is office in Richmond, Va. operation and combine the General Messenger per year. A well equiurn d out in first class. Six miles from R 634 acres of land, and exampled liberality and trance to this home to doors are opened to the residence or connection charity, and calls upon and West to assist by idea. April 3rd of each Contributions can be who will send receipt. Members of the O invited to stop at The and desirable location. The Real Estate I the Ordeer. The Ord with a fee simple value buildings. RESOURCES. Bills and discounts ..... $8,272 80 For stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164 423 83 From National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Making House ..... 14 000 00 For real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Out expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Eve, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 For currency y ..... 35 820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, are cent, on the cost of food products. The Reformer is the newspaper published in Richmond, Va. It stands for the station and combination of the race and general Messenger and the General Age year. A well equipped job office bids out in first class style and at low prices miles from Richmond, in Henrico counties of land, and established thereon as applied liberality and broad-minded genius to this home to its members alone, men are opened to the aged and decrepit sense or connections. The Order makes city, and calls upon the whole people. In West to assist by their contribution the April 3rd of each year is set apart as distributions can be forwarded to the cash will send receipt for same and account members of the Order and the public, we need to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N. 10th Street, desirable location. Service is of the best in the Real Estate Department manages the傲er. The Order now owns 13 buildings a fee simple value of $122,500. In add-ings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of flice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $100 per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 13 buildings. For any further information, address W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, W. L. TAYLOR, G. L. TAYLOR, G. W, Master. , G. W, Master. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or $25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $57. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes: -Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. THE BANK. In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. or ing M i d e of M i i M i i Gr No C a i of No Ch a n The Great W. C. T. U.—Meeting a Success—Mesdames Thurman Bearden, and Others in Attendance. The 27th annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is being held in this city this week. An evangelistic service was held in Fountain M. E. church, Friday November 30 h from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 8 p.m a large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Lafayette Opera House and the annual sermon was preached by Mrs J. K. Barney of Rhode Island. Monday morning at 9:30 the convention was called to order by its Na M. MRS. ROSETTA E. LAWSON. tional President Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens of Maine, who delivered to the convention her most excellent annual address. A most interesting program is going on daily, there being three sessions a day up to December 7th at the Lafayette Opera House and colored women from many parts of the country are delegates to this convention including Mrs. Lucy Thurman of Michigan national superintendent of work among colored people, Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson of this city who is national MRS. LUCY THURMAN. organizer, Miss M. A. Lynch of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C. Mrs. Frances Joseph state superintendent of Louisiana, Mrs. R. C. Bearden of Greensboro, N. C. (Bennet College,) Mrs. Cairie L. Bullock North Carolina, Miss Cairie Shuford, Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C. Mrs. M. E. Morris North Carolina, Mrs. L. W. Pope North Carolina, Mrs. Frances, E W. Harper of Philadelphia, Mrs. N. E. Smith of North Carolina and Mrs. Mortie A. Chiles who is a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Press Committee of the District of Columbia. Pulpits throughout the city were filled by representatives of W. C. T. U. on Sunday last, fifteen having spoken in colored churches. Miss M. A. Lynch and Mrs. R. E. Lawson were among the organizers A. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. who reported on Monday and their showing was creditable. Mrs. Florence Randolph of New Jersey who is Mrs. Lawson's guest, opened the convention on Tuesday morning, with a most fervent prayer filling the place assigned on the program to Mrs. Booker T. Washington President of Alabama W. C. T. U No. 2. Scholarly Discussion-Oberlin College Next Attraction. The Bethel Literary Historical and Association met at the Metropolitan A. M. E church last Tuesday evening. The program consisted of a discussion of the politics of the leading religious denominations. The definite and distinctive mode of the several church organizations was clearly pointed out by eminent clergymen. Rev. A. C. Garner, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, ably represented his denomination. Rev. O. M. Waller spoke earnestly and eloquently upon the Episcopalian polity. Rev. D. E. Wise man represented that branch of the church founded by the great Martin Luther. Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., in an able, lucid manner pointed out the Methodist plan and discipline. The Rev. R N. Armstrong, D. D., of Baltimore, in a scholarly, spirited address, upheld the polity of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. George W. Lee, who was to reprepent the Baptists, was unable to be present. All of addresses were enthusiastically received, and the audience gained a clear knowledge of the mission and method of the several branches of the Christian Church. It is hoped that these addresses will be printed in collected form, Next Tuesday evening the subject will be "The Influence of Oberlin College upon the Colored Race." There will be several short addresses. Prof. James Storum-"The Principle upon which Oberlin was Founded." Mrs. Jennie Conner-"The Early History of Oberlin." Mrs. Mary Church Terrell-"Co education at Oberlin." Miss Ida A. Gibbs-'Oberlin of the Present Day." There will be remarks and remintsences from former Obelin pupils and graduates. A fine musical program has been arranged. All Orders Promptly Attended To. Office Cor. F and 2d S. W. Terms Reasonable. nightline is the fastest selling article ever offered to age is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good pre advertised in the newspapers, and is not like preparation that is unknown. We keep our cars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are among this city, and should not be confounded with the many going to do business on the reputation we have made for one to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on the ed in every State in the Union, and in many foreign countries all users is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it paves 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 endorsed by all users WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to day for terms and full information in your place. A trial can (about one month's) will be mailed to any address on receipt of 800 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 Imported Novelties Sterling Silver We want to impress on you the great a while stocks throughout the store can wait on you p day for terms and full information before someone else gives it. A trial can (about one month's treatent) of Nelson's need to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Ad JESON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond & MARTIN CO. THE KICH AND THE INEXPENSIVE CHRISTMAS GIFTS are represented by the hundreds. HERE. Everything new and beautiful in ed China Dinner and Toilet t Glass Gold Decorated Gl Globes and Shades Bric a brac d Novelties Cutlery Silver Silver Plated War to impress on you the great advantage of shopping while stocks throughout the store are complete, and we can wait on you promptly. Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatn ent) of Nelson's Straightime will be mailed to any address on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. Addressal orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. DULIN & MARTIN CO. Both are represented by the hundreds, HERE. Everything that's new and beautiful in 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 & M Successors to M. W. 1215 F Street and PARLOR FU ON EASY PAY LIN & MARTIN G Successors to M. W. Beveridge. 1215 F Street and 1214 G Street. RLOR FURNITURE IN EASY PAYMENTS. ON EASY PAYMENTS. Not only Parlor Furniture, but everything 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 Grogan ities for doing the quickest kind of work in making Orders received before 2 o'clock will be executed at day. We make no extra charge for making, lay or the two or three yards that are wasted in matchin monthly payments arranged to suit you. Grogan's MAMM CREDIT H 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. --- --- in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a day working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $3.00. billing article ever offered to agents. The price and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a hat is unknown. We keep our agents supplied latter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The letter under the laws of the State of Virginia, promises. Its officers are among the leading confounded with the many "fake" concerns reputation we have made for Straighttime. Use of any hair preparation on the market. It is up, and in many foreign countries, and is high- THE INEXPENSIVE GIFTS . hundreds. HERE. Everything that's beautiful in Dinner and Toilet Sets Gold Decorated Glass Bric a brac Cutlery Silver Plated Ware eat advantage of shopping EARLY, e store are complete, and we you promptly. MARTIN CO. M. W. Beveridge. and 1214 G Street. URNITURE PAYMENTS. very- home Our the silk roca their e at We CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE. best kind of work in making and lay- 2 o'clock will be executed the FOL- ra charge for making, laying, and that are wasted in matching figures. ed to suit you. n's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, ```markdown ``` 14 LOVE. Love, is an angel's dream of glory, Love, dear love, the sweet old story, Told in the days of our tender youth, Told in the words of eternal truth. Like a gleam of sunshine piercing the gloom, Like a soft silver ray from the bright full moon, It sheds o'er the soul an undying light, And it makes all the world seem glad and bright. But woe unto the soul from which love has fled, The heart still beats, but it beats like the dead; And the world is so dark, and so full of sorrow, That the spirit recoils from the endless tomorrow. The once bright future is now dark with despair, For the sweet star of hope is no longer there. We may feel the soft touch of an angel's breath. But alas!'tis the angel of darkness and death. BISMARCK R. PINCHBACK, 1422 Bacon St., Nov. 16th, 1900. HON. HOKE SMITH Ard Others Dedicate a Colored Presbyterian Church in the Gate City Debate won by Morris Brown-Interesting Notes From-Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga, Special.—On Thanksgiving day the Presbyterians entered their new stone church at the corner of Houston and Fort streets. Rev. Dr. G. W. Bull preached at 11 o'clock; the Dr. is pastor of one of the white Presbyterian churches in this city. In the afternoon Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, M. M. Ponton, and L. Miller spoke; at 7.30 Hon. Hoke Smith, Rev. H. H. Proctor and others spoke. Dr. T. H. Slater conducted the musical exercises during the day, and Mrs. Stephen Peters presided at the organ. The choir was composed of twenty-four boys and girls. Mrs. H. H. Rucker's three little ones were in the choir. Dr. Wilson is pastor. There was an intercollegiate debate between Morris Brown College and Clark University last Monday night at Bethel church on the subject. Resolved: That expansion as it relates to the Philippine Islands is detrimental to the progress of this country." The discussion was excellent. The boys showed a full knowledge of the subject in all of its phases. Clark University won. The judges were Hon. H. A. Rucker, Dr. J. R. Porter, Maj. S. W. Easley, jr. On Thursday night at the same church the debate was continued on the subject, Resolved: That a restricted ballot, requiring an educational qualification to the extent of a fair knowledge of both the Constitution of the United States and of the States and a property qualification to the amount of $100 would be beneficial to the Negroes of Georgia. Mr. C. A. Wingfield and A. J. Johnson defended the above proposition, while Mrs. N. B. Hill of Morris Brown college and Mr. N. H. McGhee combatted with wit and eloquence the illogical positions of their opponents. Mrs. Hill and her associate won. The judges for this occasion were Rev. Dr. J. S. Flipper, Dr. W. F. Penn, Hon. H. A. Rucker, Maj. Easley presided and delivered the prizes for both nights. Dr. E. W. Lee the pastor of big Bethel made a hit in these debates. On Thursday at the Fort street M. E. church, Rev. Dr. P. J. Bryant, pastor of Wheat street Baptist church lectur- THE COLORED AMERICAN ed to a crowded house. Capt. C. C. Wimbish was master of ceremonies on that occasion. Col. H. L. Johnson introduced the lecturer. On Christmas day there will be a dinner given to the poor at Bethel church. Dr. M. Amos and Miss G. B. Douglas has the matter in hand. Col. H. L Johnson and Mjj S D. Easley, jt., are to talk to them. The dinner will be for the colored newsboys and bootblacks especially. Rev. L. B. Maxwell will deliver the address before the Negro Literary and Historical society on January 1st, 1901. Miss M. L. Gains is to read a paper before the same society at the same time. The officers of the society are Maj. R. J. Henry, president; Hon. H. A. Rucker, vice-president; Capt. F. H. Crumbs, treasurer; Maj. S. W. Easley, jr., sec'y. Mrs. C. C. Wimbish has been elected president of the Women's kindergarten association for Atlanta. She is surrounded I am informed by the most substantial women of Atlanta. Dr. H. R. Butler is working hard to give the visiting ladies to the woman's club on Dec. 27,2$ a great banquet. He heads the list with $10. All of the others must put in $250. The Cosmos Club. The social enterprises of the Cosmos Club for 1900-'01 are receiving gratifying support from its honorary members and hosts of friends, and for this reason promises still greater success than last season. The Complimentary Ball of the 28th ult., was attended by a large number of well-known ladies and gentlemen who pronounced the affair delightful in every particular. The Assemblies have become an annual institution now, and are already an assured success, as over a hundred J. MR. R, T. DOUGLAS, Treas. representative people have already subscribed and the first one is still a few weeks off. The fact that it was the intention of the Club to give the regular Inaugural Welcome Ball had been known among its many friends for some time, but it was deemed expedient during the early part of the week to send cards notify ing about 40 or 50 gentlemen of a meeting to be held at the Capital Savings Bank at 7.90 o'clock Saturday evening December 8th, which was called to perfect plans. Members of the Cosmos Club: active; F. L. Cardozo, Jr. pres.; B. C. Walker, sect'y; R. T. Douglas, reas.; Dr. C. L. Wormley, vice pres.; A. C. Bradford, asst. sect'ty.; J. H. Douglass, fin. sect'y.; R. V. Cook, J. Cook, J. B. Hyman, M. C. Jones, W. L. Wilkinson, S. B. Jackson; honorary; Robert H. Terrell, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Dr. J. H. N. Waring, George W. Cook, Jerome A. Johnson, Hy E. Baker, Dr. John R. Francis, Rev. O. M. Waller, P. B. S. Pinchback, Robert J. Harlan, Dr. F. J. Shadd, Jno. F. Cook, Chas' R. Douglass, Eugene Brooks. NGTON, D. C. Cures WeakMen Free Insures Love and a marry Home For All. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicoccele, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size J. B. L. W. KNAPP, M. D. and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1811 Hull Bidg., Letroit, 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. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. 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 mulatto 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 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, 35c. 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. 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th St. n w. Telephone 152. ```markdown ``` 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 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 burcy. 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 MME. DAVIS H. C. Born Clairvoyant & CardReader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. 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: brings se araed together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious 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 Munich. Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitation for ladies before and during confinement. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 619 Penn. Avenue. Fashion. D.C. CHARLES FISCHER, Manufacturer and dealer in SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTH WEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. C. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. Forinformation address— Rev. J, E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Sollicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. ESTABLISHED 1880 BRIDGE Dental Parlors 1309 F St. N. W. Guaranteed Set of Teeth, $5.00 Branch Office, 307 7th St., N. W. Painless Extracting 50 CENTS. RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that B-IP-A-N-S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St., New York. EXPERIENCED GERMAN SPECIALISTS. IN ATTENDANCE AT THE RAY STOMACH. KIDNEY. BLADDER. SEXUAL WEAKNESS. STRICTURE. VARICOCELE. HYDROCELE. CURED. URIC ACID. RHEUMATISM. NOSE, THROAT. LINGS, HEART NERVES, BRAIN. BLOOD, SKIN. PRIVATE DISEASES OF BOTH SIXES. MEDICAL INSTITUTE. 3176TH ST.N.W. WASHINGTON,D.C. 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 Saturdays till 8 p. m. DR. CZARRA. 6th Street and 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W. The Old Reliable "CAPITAL CITY BENEFIT SOCIETY" 488 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 COLORET Town Topics. Miss Eva E. Bell is improving very rapidly from her illness, Miss Edna V. Hance is spending the winter in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. W. Lee Person will be in the city on or about the 18th nf this month. Miss Bessie E. Willis of 1128 New Jersey avenue, is improving slowly. Mrs. Belle Jones has returned from Philadelphia where she spent several months. Mr. Benjamin W. Lewis of 729 4th st., northwest has been appointed to a position in the Capitol. Mrs. Robert Reardon has returned from New York where she has been visiting her sister who is very ill. Mr. Jefferson, who resides on I st., between 3rd and 4th streets, n. w., is very ill. His recovery is doubted. Mrs. Charles Nelson, wife of R. M. R. Nelson who is in Santiago, De Cuba, died in the city hospital in Brooklyn, N. Y. November 23rd. Dr. R F. Plummer, the popular drug gist of Southwest, confidence and gratitude of the people of this section by keeping an up-to date store. Mr. Marion T. Clinkescales and Miss Mary L. Harvey were married last Wednesday night. Revs. W. Bishop Johnson B. J. Bolding officiated. Mr. Samuel J. Turner of Pakersville, North Carolina who has been spending some time at his home has resumed his duties in the Register of Wills office. Mr. Daniel Murray, Jr., son of Mr. Daniel Murray of the Congress onal Library is home from New York to spend the holidays with his parents. Mr. Sylvester V. Reeder and Miss Evelyn Grymes were quietly married at St. Augustine's Parish, Wednesday December 5th 1900 by Father Dougherty. Bishop Alexander Walteis passed through the city this week and as usual saw all of his friends. As the President of the Afro-American Council and Bishop in the Zion Methodist Church he holds a unique place as leader of the race. Of course you will need some good wine or liquor of some kind to use during the coming festal season, Xmas or New Year's. No dealer in town can better or more satisfactorily serve you than Karl Xander at 1530 and 1532 7th street, northwest. Mr. F. E. Alexander of Kansas City Mo., but who is a Bohemian and a first class railroad man, was in the city a few days this week. He is a song writer of note and withal a genial fellow. The Qolored American staff has a most pleasant memory of his visit to the office. Most all of us, now that the holiday season is near, like to have on hand some good liquor, fine wine or even a case of beer for our friends and callers' sake if not for our own use. If you want the best at a most reasonable price be sure to call at Con Naughton's 1926 14th street, northwest. Mr. E. Murray the well-known caterer is now conveniently and pleasantly located at 1800 14th street n. w., corner S. If you want a few oysters or a course dinner he can satisfactorily serve you and cheerfully gives estimates on large or small parties, wedding receptions, etc., etc. SAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. $1,000 REWARD. 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 inocced 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 fall. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now BICH HAPPY AND 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 tree 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, 1991-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2957 Atlantic Avenue. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. RIPANS TABUELS MARK Scipio L. Baker, Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. SHEA'S Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead, I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman, he gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in distress or distress of any kind. Rev. 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, Uyayapia, Tape Worms, Liver Conplaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropys, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No twirling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parloris. 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. W. H BUTLER, PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. James F. Keenan Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club; Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. --- 15 MAKYELOUS MEDIUM mrs. Mary Miller, South Flintie, NJ DR SHEA