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The Colored American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 39. MR. LOUDIN IN HALIFAX. The Great Fisk Jubilee Singers Meeting With Success Mayor Extends Hearty Invitation-Making a Personal Tour The Original Jubilee Singers Lose None of Their Former Glory. Many Halifax people will remember the visit to Halifax over twenty years ago of the Fisk University Jubilee Singers, on which occasion the Drill Hall was packed, and by their music the choir took the town, indeed the country generally by storm. Since then, the choir, though now composed of different singers, with the exception of the musical director and manager, Mr. P. J. Loudin, have sung their way around the globe, and have had the honour of singing under most distinguished patronage, including Her Majesty the Queen, and nearly all the other crowned heads of Europe. Their visit to Sion School on Thursday evening was welcomed by a large audience (the room was full) and the reception which they received was hearty and unanimous. The choir is composed of ten voices, and their singing is fine. Two attractive features are the beautiful simplicity of the Negro songs, and the earnestness with which they are sung. In addition, the music is good, and the range of the voices is magnificent. "Steal away to Jesus," the first item on the program, was most impressive, particularly in the pianissimo passages, which had a delightful charm. It was a good beginning, and the excellence was maintained throughout. The choir is a beautifully balanced one, and though few in number, can produce a volume of rich, good music, surpassing that of many combinations thrice their size. Mr. Loudin for his powerful rendering of "For Queen and country," was deservedly recalled, as was also Miss Adams for the effective manner in which she sang "A dream of Paradise." During an interval Mr. Loudin mentioned the fact that the songs and music which had been sung were composed by the sons and daughters of emancipated slaves, who could not write and who could not understand a note of music. Yet such were the ditties which they sung whilst working in the plantations. The choir, he said, were not now directly connected with Fisk University, which had, and always would have, their sympathy. The present was a tour on their own account, though the proceeds largely were for the benefit of Christian associations. He remembered being in Halifax with the Jubilee singers over twenty years ago, when they were the guests of Mr. Smith, senior. He thought there must be some Smiths present that night, but he did not know whether there would be any representative of that family. He had a photograph hung up in his house of Mr. Smith and his two sons. He also remembered Mr. John Crossley, who was present, and who sent carpets to the Fisk University. Mr. Loudin wished to say, for the encouragement of the families of those two gentlemen, that the students of Fisk University, whom they had helped, had samples of their work at the gs, NR, seat nur- ges ry. nosed nt VE th WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1900. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1900. J. H. E. MR. FREDERICK J. LOUDIN, The World's Most Famous Afro-American Basso. Parls Exposition, and one of the medals awarded had gone to Fisk University. At the conclusion of Mr. Loudin's speech, Alderman G. H. Smith stepped forward and introduced himself as one of the sons of Mr. Smith referred to. At the time of the Jublee Singers' previous visit, his father was Mayor of Halifax, and he informed Mr. Loudin that since their previous visit he also had been Mayor for two years. He wished the choir had visited Halifax during his Mayoralty, and he would have assured them of a greater reception than they had had night. Mr. Smith and Mr. Loudin heartily shook hands, and then Mrs. Smith, being an American lady, was introduced. She also desired to shake hands with the lady members of the choir. Alderman Smith explained that Mrs. Smith's father took a very prominent part in the American Civil War, which was for the liberation of the slaves. The Sion Choir, under whose auspices the Jubilee Singers came, are to be complimented on securing such talent. Children's Temporary Home. The above institution conducted by Miss S. B. Cook, the founder and superintendent, assisted by Misses Florence Cook and Brady, is doing a good work and progressing nicely. Thirty nine homeless children are being taught and cared for at present and the public is cordially invited to inspect the clean, cosy, comfortable home at 2115 Pa. ave. northwest. Christmas Services at Lincoln. Tomorrow is a big day at Lincoln Memorial Congregational church, corner 11th and R streets, n. w Rev. Merrill E. Gates, D. D, ex-president of Amherst College preaches at 11 a. m. Miss Vance of the Jubilee Singers is expected to sing a solo. Rev. Henry P. Higley, D. D. will preach in the evening. The auditorium of the church has been newly decorated and carpeted. Memorial Services. Grand Lodge memorial services on the lifes and characters of D. D. Bowser and B T. Thornton late of the subcommittee and members of the subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction, who have died during the year ending Sept. 15th, 1900 will be held under the auspices of the executive committee of the District Grand Lodge No. 20 G. U. O. of O. F at Zion Baptist church Sunday Dec. 60. The lodges will attend as such. Exercises begin at 2:30 p.m. Mr. F M. Sims, the attorney, real estate dealer and stenographer, has transferred his office to room 2, 609 F street, the Capital Saving Bank building, and has decided to take a limited number of pupils for shorthand instruction this winter. Mr. Sims is a graduate of Howard University Law School and hails from Indianola, Ia. Since coming to Washington he has made many friends and has built up a large practice. ```markdown ``` --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. ON SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION. Subject Discussed at the Institutional The Color Line in the Federation-The Federation Acted Upon-Mr. Peck's Secretary Returns From Paris-Notes From Chicago. Chicago, Ills., Special-Without any of the hesitation or debate that has been occasioned in several of the women's organizations by the color question, the Arche Club passed a resolution at its meeting on Friday afternoon practically opposing the admission of colored clubs and delegates to the Federation of Clubs. Mrs. Thomas Banning, in a report of the meeting of the state federation at Rockford, recommended action which should discourage further discussion or action. This would leave the precedent of the exclusion of Mrs. Ruffin at Milwaukee in force. The club accepted the resolution presented with an instant and unanimous affirmative vote. Mrs. Banning's resolution was framed as follows: Whereas, we consider this question of vital importance to the unity of the North and South in our general federation; and Whereas, tho colored women's clubs are not asking for admission to the state federation. We are opposed to the state federation taking any action in the matter. The state federation referred the matter to a committee at its October meeting, which is to report at the next meeting if it is deemed advisable. The action of the various clubs will determine this. The Chicago Women's Club is wrestling with this question, having a majority committee report to consider which favors taking up the color question. Members of the Arche Club expressed confidence that the woman's club would follow their action. A mass meeting was held at the Institutional church last night for the purpose of protesting against the cutting down of representatives from the South. The correspondent was not present but a few comments were made Sunday night during service at the church. One was that if the representation was cut down it would prevent the Negroes in the South from having a delegate at the national convention, therefore excluding them from receiving any of the rich plums that go to make up the political pie. But this would seem a rather weak objection as this would mean merely a financial gain for a few favored ones. (Continued on 9,h page) Post Election Opinions. BY JOHN EDWARD BRUCE. "There never was, and there never will be, a man who is always praised, or a man who is always blessed."—Dhammapada. Exactly so. Another eminent thinker observes that when Telemachus repaired to the assembly of the confederate kings, after the death of Adrastus and the Daunians desired peace, as soon as they espied him they were all hushed in expectation to hear him discourse; this made him blush and he could not be prevailed upon to speak. The praises that were given him by public acclamations, on account of his late action added to his bashfulness so, that he would gladly have hid himself. At length, he desired as a favor, that they would desist from commending him "not but that I am a lover of praise" said he especially when it comes from such good judges of virtue, but I am afraid of loving it too much." Exactly so again. The understanding is by nothing more easily vanquished than the artillery of praise. In the recent campaign, the Negro spellbinders covered themselves all over with glory by their splendid work on the stump for McKinley and Roosevelt and good government. In no other J. HON. CHARLES W. ANDERSON. campaign within the past twenty years was there ever such a splendid galaxy of brilliant and brainy young Negroes and middle aged ones, too, on the firing line shooting facts into the enemy in square toed unpointed Saxon. And there were some real patriots too in this number, among them the eloquent and logical John C. Dancy who is said to have recited a poem on the day of his birth—and has been talking ever since Harry Cummings of Maryland, that grand old Roman Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinckback, citizen of the world, and Hon. Charles W. Anderson of New York. These gentlemen may be said to have seen active service. Mr. Dancy put in almost his entire time in Mary land and West Virginia making speeches that were evidently effective and telling, judging from the returns from those states. Harry Cummings and Hiram Watty of the Home guard in the land of the Calverts, rendered most excellent service to the cause and have justified the labor and expectations of their friends and constituents by the orderly, practical and successful methods which they employed in placing the Negro vote of my native state in the right column on the fateful 6th of November. I don't know how they did it, but they did it and if anybody doubts the statement they can look for the letter M in the roll of states and study the figures at their leisure. Mr. Cummings is one of the brightest young lawyers in the state of Maryland; a high minded, clear headed youngster, with a vocabulary and the nerve to speak his 2 piece whenever called upon to do so. These gentlemen made no charges for their services beyond their actual necessary expenses. This is particularly true of Messrs, Dancy, Pinchback, and Anderson who spoke to more people, who made more speeches and were more in demand, as I am advised by the chairman of the committee on speakers, than any others of the colored speakers employed by the state and national committees. Mr. Dancy and Gov. Pinchback are men of national repute and it is but natural that the people would desire to see and hear them. The Governor spoke several times at Business Men's Republican club in lower Broadway, and was given a number of splendid assignments in the city of New York and up the state. There is no disputing the fact that Mr. Charles W. Anderson is one of the most popular and best liked young republicans in the state of New York, white or black. He is a star orator, and that can not be rubbed out. There were requests for him, Mr. Gleason of the State Committee tells me, from nearly every county in the state—more really than six of him could have filled in the time prescribed, and wherever he spoke in the state he drew those who admire good speaking. Particularly was this true of his work in the western part of the state when he accompanied Governor Roosevelt and spoke at almost every station where the train stopped. At Binghamton, Rochester, Buffalo, Penn Yan, and Portchester he was flattered with large and appreciate audiences the greater proportion of which were white persons. To illustrate his popularity with "the Lord's anointed" up the State, I met a Mr. Winchester of Penn Yan, in the office of the commissioner of Agriculture shortly after Mr Anderson had spoken in the opera house at that place who told me that Mr. Anderson had made one of the most telling speeches to which he had ever listened and added: "We think a great deal of that young man up in western New York. We are proud of him." Why not, he is an able, eloquent, sensible and dignified gentleman. Senator Scott of the National Committee who has a very keen and penetrating gaze, in thanking Mr. Anderson for his valuable services as a speaker used these words: "I take pleasure in extending to you Mr. Anderson the thanks of the committee for the good work you have done for the grand old party in upholding the principles of good government, sound money and respect for the flag knowing as I do the personal sacrifice that you have made of both your time and money it gives me additional pleasure to thus extend my own and the thanks of my fellow members on this committee." Now this is praise from Sir Hubert and its counts. "The character of the person who commands you is always to be considered before you set a value on his esteem. Senator Scott is a hard headed, practical, business man, a keen, sagacious, critical gentleman who doesn't waste words on any man; therefore his opinion of the services of Mr Anderson are the more valuable, especially in view of the fact that it was impromptu and unsolicited. There is something in being a producer, in playing the game of politics, and there is a great deal more in being a consumer, but the man who delights in being a consumer only, cannot be expected to derive as much benefit for party service as the producers.: Besides giving his personal checks to the national and state committees for a good round sum to help pay off the patriotic consumers Mr. Anderson personally raised several thousands of dollars for campaign purposes which he turned over to the committee. This kind of services is always desirable and helpful to campaign committees and when colored men more generally, and especially those who insist on being paid the highest market prices for THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. their oratory learn that it "is more blessed to give than to receive" and give something, they will be in better position, if so minded to demand something. Ever since the Negro has been in politics, with here and there an exception he has been dailying with the political grab bag into which he has put very little if anything. After the idees of March huge delegations of these mercenary patriots will move onto Washington with their inside pockets filled with applications for all the offices in sight. Where is the consistency in this? Both white men and black men who were paid the prices at which they valued themselves for their invaluable services will be loudest in demanding recognition, and the bitterest in denunciation of the President if they fail J. GOV. P. B. S. PINCHB\CK. fail of appointment. Does a man pay twice for the same service? As a business proposition, no! The vendors of political oratory and purveyors of back number jokes, certainly got "theirn" in the late campaign and got it promptly. Two days before election, happening to be in the state committee rooms at the 5th Avenue Hotel, I saw a body of well-fed, sleek looking, well dressed gentlemen lined up along the corridor leading to the rooms of Chairman Odell. There was to be a grand wind up of the campaign on the night before election and a request had been made for volunteers to man the platforms, dry goods boxes, and cart tails throughout the districts. It had been intimated that these bursts of eloquence would probably not be paid for at the regulation rate, if paid for at all. When this announcement was passed K. HON. H. S. OUMMINGS. down the line, the patriots looked rather disappointed and gradually found their way into the outer air to recover from the shock. Faithful J. Ross Stewart an old time republican spellbinder was the only Negro in that line who said "here am I use me. I can certainly afford to make one speech without pay for my party and I will be glad to do it." The others were not so patriotic, they were not speaking for their healths this year. Yet on the whole all of these speakers, those who gave their services and those who were under salary did their full share toward the success of the ticket, and are to be commended for the work --- they did and the manner in which they did it. The full meed of praise must not however be withheld from those gentlemen who without designs upon the exchequers of the committees gave, not only their splendid abilities to the cause which has so gloriously triumphed, but their time and their money. These are considerations that cannot be overlooked in making up the record of the campaign and in estimating the value of each man who took part in it. The men who rendered solid service, who made records, influenced voters and did effective work for Mc Kinley and Roosevelt are known and their influence, will influence whenever they attempt to exercise it. I reckon I've said about all I care to say on this subject. The Holy Scriptures abound with passages more or less significant and meaningful, many of which aptly apply to the more recent lost cause of which wandering Willie of the wild and wooly West was a distinguished, and is now an extinguished exponent and defender. Take the 6th chapter of Jeremiah, and read if you will 26th to 30th verses and you will get a pretty clear idea of the subject which didn't particularly interest the people who believe in the gold standard. It's mighty meaty reading and I think it applies. BRUCE GRIT. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY: The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Academy MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agent 1513 Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. 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NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Social Leaders of the Windy City Organize-The Labor Union Nonsense-The Crumpacker Bill-The Supreme Court and the Jim Crow Car-A Musical Lecture by Prof. Burritt [The Chicago Office of The Colored American is located at 89 Dearborn St., suite 412.] Chicago, Ill., Special.--On Sunday December 8th thirty-six of Chicago's leading young married and single men met at the office of Dr. Wilberforce Williams in reply to a notice sent out by Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, and organized an assembly. The membership is limited to forty. All affairs given by the assembly will be complimentary; and judging from the limited number of invitations to be issued on these occasions, the social line will be drawn closely. There will be several house parties given during the seasons, members and their company only will be allowed. The following officers were elected: Julius N. Avendorph, president; Noan D. Thompson, vice president; Frank B. Waring, secre- JOHN H. HARRIS JUSICE JOHN M. HARLAN. tary; Dr Wilberforce Williams, treasurer. The executive committee: R. B. Harrison, R. A. J Shaw, Dr. Andrew Smith and Julius Avendorph. The other married members are: Dr. G. C. Hall, Sam Evans, Lawrence Jones, Dr. W. T. Jefferson, Dave Lawrence, Robert Harding, Robert Davis, Sam Thompson, Jack Turnley, Charles M. Washington and Edward M. Wilson. The strength of the President's message on the Chinese question did not seem equivalent to its length. It is quite evident that President McKinley did not think it necessary to say any thing new as to the lynching of our people in the South. He merely reiterates what he said in his previous message, and that in a general way As usual, the 2,400,000 colored voters of the United States don't seem to cut much of a figure after election. Negro labor has been invited to affiliate with the trades unions through the adoption of an appeal by the committee on resolutions and unanimously adopted by the delegates. An unwritten law has heretofore prevented their admission to any of the unions affiliated with the Building Trades Council and other attempts made to join independent unions have been denied official recognition. With a few exceptions among the Bricklayers' and Stonemasons,' the Hodcarriers' and Building Laborers' Unions, the colored working men are practically unorganized. Since the tie up of the building industry the Negro workman has come to the front as a valuable aid to the contractors in their fights with these unions; and the labor leaders have been forced to admit that many good mechanics as well as laborers are included in the ranks of the colored men. 71 002011 1111011, WA011600, L, L From one point of view the Negro is as well of out of the union as in it. They have gotten on thus far and have been able to keep meal in the barrel and I see no direct benefit the union can give; yet on the other hand, if the union does as it promises to do viz: to break down prejudice the laborer may have a chance to come to the front as his white brother has done. But it is a very doubtful issue in my mind. However if they should see fit to join and do not get the right treatment they can withdraw and they will be as well off as they are at present. Representative Crumpacker of Indiana last Tuesday introduced a bill in the House which is aimed to punish the South for suppressing the Negro vote. Mr. Crumpacker wishes a representative in Congress for every 198,000 of population in each state, but specifically reducing the representation of certain southern states. The vital portion of his plan relates to certain southern states which would be represented as follows: Louisiana 2, Mississippi 3, North Carolina 4, South Carolina 3 and Virginia 1. If Mr. Crumpacker succeeds in getting this bill through he will have done more to prevent the disfranchisement of the Negro than all the meetings a community could hold during the wole administration. The Supreme Court has handed down a decision that virtually means the adoption of the Jim Crow car in all the southern states. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. was indicted for failure to comply the Kentucky state statute requiring railroad corporations to provide separate cars for colored passengers. The company in defense pleaded that the law was unconstitutional being an attempt by a state to regulate interstate commerce. The lower court stood by the law, ordering the company to comply with its provisions, and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court. The XIVth Amendment, section 1st, reads something like this: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the United States." This sentiment was evidently overlooked and the decision is simply one of might in the form of money against right. According to the statement of the papers Justice Harlan is the only one who dissented, holding the law an encroachment upon the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and declaring that no state is competent to order its citizens into classes under such a statute. Last Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m. the auditorium of Grace Presbyterian church was filled to hear a lecture on music by Mr. Nelson Burrit, one of Chicago's oldest and ablest teachers of the voice. Mr. Tinsley the chorester of Grace church choir is one of Mr. Burrit's best best pupils and it was through his influence that Mr. Burrit was secured. A program was rendered by Mr. Tinsley's pupils assisted by Mrs. Jessie Smith. Mrs. Smith has studied for the past five years at the Chicago College of Music, a college that ranks in the West as does the Boston Conservatory in the East and has become very proficient in the art of singing. 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Is this not fair and honest enough? HARTONA FACE WASH. Hartona Face Wash will gradually turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person perfectly white. The skin remains soft and bright without continual use of the face wash. One bottle does the work. Hartona Face Wash will remove wrinkles, dark spots, pimples, blackheads, freckles, and all blemishes of the skin. You can regulate the shade of skin on neck, face and hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. Hartona Face Wash is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price, 50c. per bottle; securely sealed from observation. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year. Please remember that your money is positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied and delighted with the Hartona remedies. We want agents in every city in the United States. Write to us, no matter if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to make money without risking any of your own money. HARTONA NO-SMELL. of the body; cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. ing from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. package. Address all orders to Hartona No-Smell will remove all smells and bad odors of the body; cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. Hartona No-Smell is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price, 10 cents and 25 cents a package. Address all orders to HARTONA REMEDY CO., 909 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. SPECIAL GRAND OFFER. will send you three large boxes of Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, two Hartona No-Smell. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Press very plainly. Money can be sent by post-office money order, or enclosed to 909 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. 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. KARL XANDER IMPORTER, 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, --- 4 TRADE MARK REGISTERED 1892. U.S.PATENT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. BEFORE USING HARTONA AFTER USING HARTONA T. F. Conroy and Co. the wholesale and retail liquor dealers are doing an excellent holiday trade. Any first class brand of every kind of wines and liquors can be found at their houses, 1421 and $ 1421_{2} $ P street, n. w. They retail at wholesale prices. For the Union League Directory of Colored Business Men Organizations. If you are practicing any profession; if you are in any kind of business; if you take pride in any organization of which you are a member, would you for a few paltry dimes neglect this opportunity to have your name and business or your organization included in a permanent historical record? Karl Xander, the importer and wholesale dealer in fine wines and liquors is all smiles these days. The Southern Bouquet Whiskey for which he is sole agent is having a great sale and its high quality and standing as a medicinal stimulant can't be beat. Call in and get a bottle at 1530 and 1532 7th street, n. w. We are now preparing copy for the press. If you would not be too late you must send in your name without delay. One inch 75 cents, one half inch 50 cents. Prominent mention, 25 cents. Husbands, brothers and men generally are usually at loss as to what they shall give their mothers, sisters and wives at Christmas. A glance at the advertisement of Grogans at 817 and 823 7th street, n. w. will furnish all the suggestions that one needs. A parlor set, a rocker, a table, a stove or anything in this line is the best thing to give the family. You can make your own terms at Mr. Grogans. Andrew F. Hilyer, 2352 6 n. w., Washington, D. C. Prof.G.F.THEEL,M.D. 527 St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ein deutscher Arzt. Guar- antees to cure PRIVATE DISEASES, EXCESSES ABUSES. BLOOD POISON. MERVOUS BEDILITY. LOST MANHOOD. VARIGOCELE & STRIGTURE (nocutting). Underdevelopments, Shrunken Organs 98 years practical & 6 years hospital experience in Germany Send for book "Truth" exposing medical & electrical fraud SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED HELP. An active, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work. WANTED—Trustworthy colored man to travel and appoint agents in the District of Columbia. $50 monthly and expenses, position permanent, enclose self-addressed envelope for reply. Manager Cross, Star Building, Chicago. Enclose 2c stamp for repl, and we will send particulars telling how ou can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished room suitable for man and wife or single gentleman, 1134 22d st. n. w. Wanted Rooms. Persons desiring to secure first class rooms in any part of the cit will do well to put an announcement in these columns. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED—Persons having rooms to rent to families, to young meh or to young women, can get tenants by advertising in this column. Help Wanted. Do ou want work? Do ou want a job? If so, advertise the fact in these columns Wanted an active, intelligent oung man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business alread es tablished and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salar. Address C, care this office. (Confidentia. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. There are letters at this office for Mr. Harry Radoiff, Hon. William Harris and Mrs. Louisa F. Washington. If you can furnish meals to a select few or to persons who want breakfast and dinner you can get customers by advertising in this column. Ladies who intend to keep open house on New Year's Day, should send their announcements in early in order that their friends may know whether they are to receive or not. Persons who keep boarding houses, or who can take a few strangers to board and room during the holidays or inauguration, should make announcements through these columns. Letters are coming each day and if your announcement appears in the paper the parties can write direct to you. Let us know if you can take boarders and rooms and how many. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stone graphic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Dreit Building Corner 8th and F street northwest. Agents Wanted. Active agents are wanted in over el and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newest colored newspaper published. Write for terms. Address The Colored American, 459 C street, n. w., Washington, D. C. Colored man who reads and writes to prepare for traveling 850 monthl and expenses. Send set addressed envelope. President MacBrad, 886 Dearborn, Chicago. Attorney at Law, Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. NEW YORK HOUSE, JACOB MASS, PROPRIETOR, 1235 Seventh Street, Northwest. WASHINGTON, D.C. All Kind of Fine Wines & Liquors, Retailed at Wholesale Prices. COLORS, WHEELS, B. Town Topics. Col. W. A. Pledger left the city last Tuesday morning for his home in Atlanta, Ga. The Col. is as chipper as ever. Hear Stanton Wormley at Berean Baptist church Friday December 28th. Mrs. George H. White the wife of Congressman White is improving slowly. Great day at Park Temple tomorrow. Christmas sermon and Christmas music. Mrs. Reeves of North Carolina, has been appointed to a position in the office of Recorder of Deeds. Mr. Booker T. Washingt will adress the white and solored teachers of Missouri at Kansas City the 27fh. Miss Estelle Mitchell has gone to Winchester, Va., to live with her grandfather since the death of his wife. Louis Ambler will be heard to good effect in "The Night of Wonders" at Berean Baptist church next Friday night. It is rumored that Daniel L. Brooks of the Recorder's office will lead to the altar one of the famous belles of Beaufort, North Carolina. Mr. William J. Reeves and Miss Annie May Harris both of Memphis, Tenn. were married Monday evening, Dec. 17th by the Rev, J. W. Harris. The angel chorus led by Miss Jennie R. L. Jones in the cantata to be presented at Berean Friday night of next week is worth going miles to hear. The literary conducted by the junior class of the Normal school, with Miss Wright as directress, continues to be popular and as largely attended at each meeting. The Congressional Lyceum will commence Jan. 6th 1901 at Lincoln Memorial church 11th and R sts. n. w., at 3 o'clock. W. C. Martin, president. The Pen and Pencil Club held a special meeting at 1460 T street, n. w. last Thursday evening Mr. L. M. Hershaw is president and Mr. W. T. Menard is secretary. Mr. Francis E. W. Harper left Thursday for her home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Harper has been sojourning in Washington City since the W. C. T. U. gathering here. Miss Reynolds will lead the grand shepherds chorus in the cantata to be given at Berean church December 28th at 8 p. m., under the supervision of Mrs. C. E. Pierre. Hon. George H. White, our only member of Congress is domiciled in his new and comfortable office in the Capital Savings Bank, and his office is open to clients and visitors. Musical Washington is looking forward to the Christmas cantata billed to take place at Borean Baptist church next Friday evening. The scenic effects will be under the direction of Mr. Robert Pelham, Jr. The Odd Fellows' Lyceum 1606 M st. n. w. will be addressed by Dr. F. P. Laney of Georgia, Sunday December 23rd at 3 o'clock p. m. Subject "Can the Race Successfully Maintain its Rights." All are cordially invited. At Park Temple tomorrow the pastor will preacm at 11 a.m. "The Kingship of Christ," and at the evening service Dr Isaac Clark will preach on "Peace and not War." Special music at both services by the choir. Dr. S. H. Vick, one of the substantial citizens of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed through the city enroute to his home. He had been to New York on business connected with his drug business in Charlotte. Tomorrow at the Second Baptist Lyceum is field day. Discussion open to all. All may come prepared to ask queries and such questions will be answered at the meeting. The meeting promises to be an interesting one from every point. Hon, Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, will speak at a mammoth Emancipation celebration in Baltimore at John Wesley M. E. church, Jan. 1, 1901. A most interesting program has been arranged and among the other speakers are Congressman Frank C. Watcher and Hon. Harry S. Cummings. "The Busy Corner." ALWAYS THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE LEAST MONEY! CANDIES. The best place in the city to buy the busy corner—we have made our best manufacturers of pure sweet cialty o itwo kinds—our 12 c. mixt to any aid all selling at 25c. They ent kinds—our 19c mixtures are the This assortment includes a score of with cream and nut fillings, which fresh. We have concluded to make and day schools, private families and are used up to 25 lbs or more. We free with the above selling. Right Down Later on we may have plenty of the minute in the day counts. Plain facts of social holiday values is what everybody i place in the city to buy Candies for the Holiday manner—we have made unusual preparations with nuturers of pure sweets in this country—we kinds—our 12 c. mixtures are equal in purity, selling at 25c. They represent fully twelve or 19c mixtures are the same as others are, and includes a score or more of all sorts of and nut fillings, which are delicious, toothpaste concluded to make special prices to churn tools, private families and entertainments, which 25 lbs or more. We also furnish neat life above selling. Right Down to Business We may have plenty of time to talk shop, buy counts. Plain facts with large price marks is what everybody is looking for. The best place in the city to buy Candies for the Holidays is here at the busy corner—we have made unusual preparations with one of the best manufacturers of pure sweets in this country—we make a specialty o two kinds—our 12 c. mixtures are equal in purity and variety to any aid all selling at 25c. They represent fully twenty-five different kinds—our 19c mixtures are the same as others are selling at 40c. This assortment includes a score or more of all sorts of chocolates, with cream and nut fillings, which are delicious, toothsome, pure and fresh. We have concluded to make special prices to churches, Sunday and day schools, private families and entertainments, where quantities are used up to 25 lbs or more. We also furnish neat little lb boxes free with the above selling. Right Down to Business Later on we may have plenty of time to talk shop, but just now every minute in the day counts. Plain facts with large price marks attached to special holiday values is what everybody is looking for. Umbrellas. The front of our store to the right Umbrella center—no department store in elegant display as you will see here. On every one. We have more than 5,000 pieces, w There are fine natural boxwood to Japanese wood, neck horns, gun metal, Cape horn—all beautifully mounted on taffeta silk and every make of twilled silk. FOR WOMEN we are showing dles imported in original cases, ready gun metal handles, beaded Parisian eff Four store to the right of the main entrance no department store in this city has made you will see here. Our assortment represents more than 5,000 pieces, with prices ranging from one natural boxwood trimmed handles, firs, beech horns, gun metal, solid silver, gold triautifully mounted on every class of gloria, every make of twilled silk. These are for the EN we are showing all sorts of novelties, original cases, ready for mounting—Princess, beaded Parisian effects, fine ivory, real The front of our store to the right of the main entrance is literally an Umbrella center—no department store in this city has made such a large and elegant display as you will see here. Our assortment represents everything for every one. We have more than 5,000 pieces, with prices ranging from 50c. to $50.00. There are fine natural boxwood trimmed handles, firs, Madagaska wood, Japanese wood, neck horns, gun metal, solid silver, gold trimmed, ivory and Cape horn—all beautifully mounted on every class of gloria, of every quality of taffeta silk and every make of twilled silk. These are for the men folks. FOR WOMEN we are showing all sorts of novelties, including handles imported in original cases, ready for mounting—Princess handles, long gun metal handles, beaded Parisian effects, flue ivory, real pearls, etc., from 98 Cents Up to $25.00. Ask to see our special novelties salts bottles, made in the umbrella ha S. KANN, S 8TH & MAR our special novelties such as bon-bon bo le in the umbrella handle. Ask to see our special novelties such as bon-bon boxes and smelling salts bottles, made in the umbrella handle. S. KANN, SONS & CO., 8TH & MARKET SPACE. The SUPS Stores Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street. FOR THE To-day and Monday are the the Christmas Gifts. The advan- you can find everything for every buy here is GUARANTEED the LOWEST in price—must be appl We've the only complete st Games. We've everything in Men's I Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, L Jewelry and Toilet Goods noveltie gives you ample chance for choice We cannot enumerate the m vided for the holidays—but wh find it here. We shall open until late to for the convenience of belated sho SAKS AND FOR THE HOLIDAYS and Monday are the last days left in which as Gifts. The advantage of a big store like everything for everybody—and where every GUARANTEED to be of the best quality in price—must be appreciated. the only complete stock of first class Toys everything in Men's Fgrnishings that are w merchiefs, Umbrellas, Ladies' Neckwear, Le Toilet Goods novelties are here in that ab ample chance for choice. cannot enumerate the many, many specials w the holidays—but whatever you want you shall open until late to night—and late on M enience of belated shoppers. S AND COMF FOR THE HOLIDAYS. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. To-day and Monday are the last days left in which to provide the Christmas Gifts. The advantage of a big store like this where you can find everything for everybody—and where everything you buy here is GUARANTEED to be of the best quality and the LOWEST in price—must be appreciated. We've the only complete stock of first class Toys, Dolls and Games. We've everything in Men's Fgrnishings that are worth giving. Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Ladies' Neckwear, Leather Goods, Jewelry and Toilet Goods novelties are here in that abundance that gives you ample chance for choice. We cannot enumerate the many, many specials we have provided for the holidays—but whatever you want you'll be sure to find it here. We shall open until late to night—and late on Monday night for the convenience of belated shoppers. SAKS AND COMPANY. Dr. and Mrs. H, L Bailey will have with them during the holidays, their cousin Miss Gertrude Baker of Cambridge. Miss Baker graduated from Radcliff, Harvard Annex, last spring and is now teaching at Hartshorn College, Richmond, Va. Mr.D Carl Moon of the Howard Medical school was called to New York last Monday on business. While away Mr. Moon will visit Springfield, Mass, where he will deliver an address on Christmas day in the Congregational church of that city, whose pastor, Rev. W. N. DeBerry was his college chum at Oberlin. --- --- Umbrellas. of the main entrance is literally an in this city has made such a large and assortment represents everything for with prices ranging from 50c. to $50.00. Dimmed handles, firs, Madagaska wood, solid silver, gold trimmed, ivory and every class of gloria, of every quality of ex. These are for the men folks. All sorts of novelties, including han- for mounting—Princess handles, long ects, fine ivory, real pearls, etc., from to $25.00. Such as bon-bon boxes and smelling handle. ONS & CO., MET SPACE. HOLIDAYS. last days left in which to provide age of a big store like this where body—and where everything you be of the best quality and the reciated. back of first class Toys, Dolls and grnishings that are worth giving. ladies' Neckwear, Leather Goods, are here in that abundance that many, many specials we have pre- tever you want you'll be sure to night—and late on Monday night ppers. COMPANY. Pythagoras Lodge No. 9 met Tuesday evening and elected and installed officers as follows: H. P. Cheatham, W. M.; H. Y. Arnett, S. W.; W. T. S. Jackson, J. W.; N. E. Wetherless, S. D.; J. O. Bampfield, Sec'y; E. Tignor, Treas; T. A. Jackson, Marshall. "In days of old, when knighthe were bold and barons held their sway," I do not know what people did when they wanted the finest grade of groceries, liquore, wines, etc., etc. but now they go to Elliott's grocery 1520 14th st. n. w The finest ports and sherries in the city 75 cts, a gallon." --- --- 5 6 HARVARD'S PRIDE. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, the Colored Student, Who Made the Greatestf Debate the University Ever Witnessed. Roscoe Conklin Bruce, the Harvard debater, is one of the most modest men that ever did great things. Of Mr. Bruce's work in the Harvard Yale debate last Friday a well known 'Varsity debater, now in the Law School—the class crator in his year—has said: "The sincerity of his utterance, the power and grace of his delivery, the polished phraseology of his sentences, the ease of his whole bearing, made him to equal, at least, if not to surpass, anything previously done in college debat- J. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE ing." And yet the man so praised, and so justly praised, receives your congratulations with a mixture of frank pleasure and equally frank reticence. For praise he cares nothing at all. But for the fact that Mr. Bruce has done his work to the best that was in him to do it, he does care. Unlike many other brilliant men, he is not only modest, but conscientious. He is scrupulously exacting as a task master of his own intellect. But something more than an exacting and faithful training is necessary to account for the wonderful command of language, the clear grasp of issues, the dominance of the audience, which Bruce displayed on Friday. He says that he gained these things from his training in English 30 (Prof. Baker's famous debating course) and from constant practice in the clubs, with a constant absorption of the "Harvard style" of conversational oratory, exemplified by her President. A GIFT OF NATURE. But the whole truth lies deeper than this modest explanation, true as it is in part. Bruce was born with the noble gift of oratory. Under his modest, quiet unassuming exterior is genius, the power for a flame to draw and charm and dazzle, the rich possession of the creative artist. Bruce is more than a debater, he is an artist. That is the secret. Roscoe Conkling Bruce is a member of the class of 1902 at Harvard. He fit ted at the schools in Washington. D. C. and for two years at Phillips Exeter. His father was Hon. B. K. Bruce, the well known colored Senator from the South, and for many years Registrar of the Treasury. Since his father's death in 1698 young Bruce and his mother have made their home in Indianapolis. He is 21 years old, and has already won the pasteur medal for debate in his Freshman year; was on the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 'Varsity team against Princeton in his Sophomore year, as well as President of his Class Debating Club, and this year, besides his achievement of Friday, has won the Coolidge prize of $100, and is Vice President of the University Debating Club. Bruce is a man of medium size, with a freedom and grace of carriage as attractive as his voice. His complexion is light, and his eyes are frankness itself. HIS INSPIRATION. "Thank you," he said to the Journal reporter who offered his congratulations; and in that "thank you" was a charm and dignity of manner that made further words unnecessary. "Am I fitting for the law?" he continued in answer to a question. "No. It is my intention to fit myself for a teacher. I have taken up debating not only because I am fond of it for its own sake, but because the ability to address and to persuade bodies of men is one I feel it a duty to do all in my power to acquire, if I am to teach most effectively." Though he himself has never said so, it is widely felt at Harvard that he will devote his brilliant intellect to the education of his race. Mrs. Bruce came from Indianapolis to the debate, and yesterday there was not a happier mother in Boston. "I was very proud of my son last night, of course," she could not refrain from saying And the Journal reporter was glad that he could say in all sincerity that her pride was shared by every undergraduate in Harvard College. —Boston Journal. Normal (Ala.) Notes. The A. & M. College band is preparing to give an entertainment at the Huntsville opera house during the holidays. The Fred Douglass Debating Club will hold its regular oratorical contest in February to commemorate Douglass' birthday. Rev. A. W. Mc Kinney, Presiding Elder of the South Alabama District of the A. M. E church preached an able sermon to the students and teachers Sunday morning Dec. 9. 1900 CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE TAKEN FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW [COPYRIGHTED.] [COPYRIGHTED.] Will straighten your hair, quickly and easily so that you can do it yourself at home no matter how kinky or curly it is. This wonderful hair pomade has been made and sold many years giving perfect satisfaction to everybody. It never disappears anyone. It is the only safe prepared in a room for a kind of kindness as show above. Nourishes the scalp, cures a drudfru, prevents falling, and makes the hair grow. Sold over forty years. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies and gentlemen. Elegantly perfumed. Owing to its superior and lasting quality it is the most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions. Only for the parents. Sold by dealers or we will show you express paid bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.40. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. --- BORROW MONEY On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $1,000, on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession so you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, then come to us we will arrange the payments to suit you large or small weekly or monthly installments. In dealing with us you receive the benefits of dealing with the oldest, largest, and most reliable company of this kind in Washington. We would be pleased to have you call even if you do not wish to borrow it will be well to know the best place to get it and you may favor your friends by sending them to us and rest assured we will treat them with liberality and courtesy. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Room 8 and 9 Hood Building, 602 F St. N. W., corner of Sixth Street. Private entrance Room No. 9 in the rear. MONEY TO LOAN at 83%, 83%, 4, and 4% per cent, in sums of $1.00 to $10.00 on D, G, real estate; pay off 5 aird 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with eonomical consideration for borrowers. WM, H. SAUNDERS & CO., 1497 F. st. nw. "WE NEGOTIATE LOANS" On Warehouse Receipts, Household Goods, Pianos, and other Chattels. Loan made on monthly payment system for one month to one year. If you have a loan anywhere else in town or owe a bill which you wish to settle, we can advance you money enough to meet your obligations and give you more money. All business is strictly confidential. No charges are made unless you get the money. 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, Warner Building. Washington, D. C. How to Beautify the Hair. The best proof of the merit of a preparation is not the number sold; advertising may do that, but how the people who use it regard it. Our Queen Pomade is having an enormous sale because any one who once uses it recommends it. Many women, as well as men, are having trouble with the hair falling out at this season of the year; for such, we assure them a few applications of our Queen Pomade will remedy that annoyance. It is a successful hair restorer, invigorating the roots of the hair and making it grow, makes the hair soft and brilliant, and cleans the scalp of dandruff. Queen Pomade retails at twenty five (25) cents a bottle. Orders delivered to any part of the city at our regular price. Drop us a postal card. Send anywhere through the mails on receipt of price and five (5) cents extra for postage. Stamps accepted. Cardoza's pharmacy, 1201 R St., N W., Washington, D. C., Tel. no 2431-5. Special Notice. We the undersigned wish to announce that we are no longer connected with the Hoffman Orchestra and in the future will be known as the Empire Orchestra. We therefore so licit 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 L street, n. w., Alexander Lee, 1314 37th street, n. w., Ren Paynter, 1819 Vermont ave. --- The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. and New York Ave Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes insides Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee. WE'LL LOAN YOU MONEY! Any amount you want, and you can pay us back in small monthly payments. Our rates are not high-in fact, they are the most reasonable in town. Remember, all business is strictly confident al. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610 F Street. DO YOU NEED MONEY? We will lend any amount from $10 up, On Household Furniture, planos, horses, wagons, carriages, or personal property of any kind, without removal from your possession. Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payments can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the of the borrower. 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On Real Estate in D. C. No delay beyond examination of Title WALTER H. ACKER 704 14th St., N. W. FREEDMENS HOSPITAL'S WORK. The Magnificent Showing in the Annual Report of the Surgeon-in Chief Dr. A. M. Curtis. A review of the annual report of Freedmen's Hospital, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900, furnishes much interesting data for serious reflection as well as for satisfactory contemplation, by good citizens in general and Afro-Americans in particular. The report is of peculiar interest to those who are interested in the development and advancement of the Negro race, both from a philanthropic and scientific point of view. It is replete with interesting information, and contains some splendid illustrations, which con- M. DR, A. M. CURTIS.vey through the eye, a more accurate conception, than the mind could otherwise receive, of some of the work this grand institution is doing. To those who are interested and will take the time to study the statistical tables, contained therein, there is much to be learned about the diseases which are interfering mostly with the longevity of the race. It will be seen also what a boon that hospital is to the poor of every race and especially of our own people, in furnishing the best of medical skill, appliances, and care for preserving and fanning into a healthy flame, the dying embers of life, which, but for the good offices of the Government through this agency, would sooner return to the ashes from whence it came. The Surgeon-in-chief has been at some pains to show by comparisons and percentages, the advance of medical skill, as demonstrated in the diminution of the percentage of deaths, resultant from the multiform diseases treated. A remarkable showing is made in the report of the surgical operations. The number of operations performed was 634. Of this number 397 cures were effected; 199 resulted in improvement to the patient; 20 remained in the hospital at date of report; 8 were unimproved, and only 10 died. Many of these casss were the most delicate kind of major surgery; yet the mortality record, in so large a number of operations, is but a slight fraction over 1 per cent. It is a fine illustration of what is being done for the race by the advance of modern surgery, especially as it is performed by and under the skillful direction of the gifted surgeon in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital. The report also urges the necessity of establishing a pay ward for those who are anxious to secure the advantages of hospital treatment and care, but are unwilling to be classed as charity patients. This seems to be a very wise and proper recommendation; and it is to be hoped that something will soon be done to place the superior advantages and technical skill provided in this hospital, within the reach of a large number of our citizens, who will gladly avail themselves of the scientific advantages there offered, if they do not have to stultify their consciences by appearing to ask that which they do not seek. The other recommendations for repairs, improvements and the construction of a new plant are all in line with the general spirit of progress, which the present management has persistently souget to encourage. It would be the highest form of economy, for Congress to put an end to this annual appeal, by appropriating a hundred thousand dollars for the construction of modern hospital buildings. Until this is done it will be one of the duties of the surgeon-in-chief to invent new form of presenting this old appeal. The most radical recommendation made is that which points out the propriety of placing the hospital under the sole control of the Secretary of the Interior, just as it was prior to the Act of March 3, 1893. This act transferred in part, the management and control of this hospital to the Commisioners of the District of Columbia. The dual management has occasionally, caused some friction. The management should certainly not be divided. The best results can not be secured, for all concerned until this matter is definitely fixed. Dr Curtis shows in his report that Freedmen's Hospital is more a national institution than local; and for that reason argues that it should properly be under the sole management and control of the Interior Department. The Secretary of the Interior, adopting the views of the surgeon in chief, recommends, in his annual report, that the law be so changed as to comply with that view. The report closes with a strong plea that Freedmen's Hospital be maintained as a separate and distinct institution from the proposed municipal hospital. All citizens interested in the welfare of the Negro, will naturally endorse the views advanced by Dr. Curtis on this subject. Whatever legislation, respecting this hospital, will do most to prevent its being swallowed by an institution, which will curtail the advantages accruing to the Negro race, has the hearty support of The Colored American. We commend the entire report to the careful attention of all our patrons. It makes a splendid showing for the race and must encourage and stimulate all who read it, to nobler endeavor and a more hopeful view of the Negro's ability to do the most delicate technical work and to manage large business interests. TO THE DEAF. 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COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1900. THE FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL REPORT. The recent report of the Freedmen's Hospital by the Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. A. M. Curtis, is a splendid document and speaks eloquently for the management of that institution. Dr. Curtis has maintained the high standard set by his worthy predecessors, and the Hospi'al reflects great credit upon the ability of the Afro-American to handle affairs, professionally and otherwise. The good being done by him and his associates not only warrant local pride, but justly calls for applause from the whole people. Congress should in time make larger appropriation for the maintenance of this worthy schoo of practical surgery which has had such an era of success since its establishment. The Florida Sentinel under management of that able and veteran journalist, M. M. Lewey, will issue a midwinter number of that paper to consist of thirty-six pages, and from what we know of Editor Lewey's ability as a newspaper man, the readers of that valuable paper will not be disappointed in receiving a rare treat It is said that the management of the Pan-American Exposition to be held in Buffalo, N. Y., next year, is drawing the color line. Not a single Afro-American of any standing has been appointed on any committee. The colored newspapers have been free and generous in their space in promoting the interests of this exposition. What do they think of this? We want to see our splendid friend, Edward E. Cooper, of The Washington Colored American, get a job from McKinley's administration commensurate with his ability. And we believe he is going to get it even if we have to go all the way to Washington to assist him in getting it.—Omaha Enter prise. We thank our esteemed contemporary for its interest. But we are so wedded to our chosen field and the colored people are so wedded to The Colored American that we are loathe to give it up. We feel we were instrumental in McKinley's election, and this suffices. --- CHEL COLOUR AND AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. The feature and literary work of The Colored American will continue to be of the highest standard, as long as the management is able to secure those who make such a life work. Mr. Roscoe C. Simmons, who stands in the first class among the literary men of the races, is now connected with this journal, and we are sure our many friends will appreciate the effort on our part, as the leading race journal, to gather the best around us. THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY. The Washington Colored American continues to be the best Negro newspaper in the country. We cheerfully congratulate Elder Ever ready Cooper on his splendid success.—The Dallas Express. A BOOUET. The Brunswick (Ga.) Herald throws this buquet in its last issue: The Colored American, published at Washington, D. C., is a sure enough, wide awake Negro journal, and is worthy the subscription of every one. If you don't get it, you should subscribe for it. It can be relied upon as being authentic along every line of Negro progression. The proposed National Nogro paper need never be established as long as The American keeps her eye open. We assure the Herald that we shall try to remain in the lead. We are in the newspaper business to give Negro news, and as far as possible the management of this paper seeks through its able staff to keep up with the progress of our people. HERE AND THERE Hon. J. Milton Turner has been just a little indisposed since the election. "There are others." Col. Pledger is "sorter hankering around" Mr. Rucker's fat place But the Colonel will do his brother no harm. An open debate is in order—not on paper, but at some convenient point—between Hons. J. E. Bruce and F. L. McGhee. The presence of Delegate Wilcox in Congress is going to make some of America's citizens sick. The Evening Star is getting billious already. There is a little sheet published in Flori la by an ex-Klu Klux, who wants to be a republican. He favors a white republican party in Florida Tillman favored Bryan too. A Negro universal jubilee will be held in Atlanta in 1905. It's object will be to make the best possible showing of the past, present and future possibilities of the American Negro. The time has come when Government offices go a begging Governor Lind could find no one to take Mr. Davis' seat, Mr. McKinley can find no one to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Surely prosperity is over the land. THE CAMPAIGN ORATOR. He stood on the hilltop, and corners too, And voiced prosperity's call; He spoke and worked and fought, Lest sir his banner should fall. He rode amid the nightfall, and sang Of the good his party had wrought And claimed that he was a specimen For what his party fought. He denounced 16 to 1 And the union's full dinner pail And predicted, in either case, sir The peoples' vociferous wall. He worked at the balloting booth, And heard with a nervous hand, An aching and heaving heart, The people's mighty command. The victor pushed around the party's board. And waited patiently his turn, He sat amid the silent hush, But only to his grief to learn. That "You, Colonel Jones, Who fought in every clime, Your services were indeed well done, But, you must wait' till another time?!" Roscoe C. SIMMONS. The Man From Alabama Was Saying — That Georgia is alright. That Bruce Grit is alright. That the District laws are rotten. That Delegate Wilcox is no Negro, That Roscoe Bruce is an honor to the race. That Negro journalism is an inviting field. That Recorder Cheatham will hold over. That Emmett J. Scott is a great writer. That Gov. Pinchback will land nicely this time. That Congressman White will be rewarded. That we have a few friends still in the South. That after Christmas we will have many visitors. That there will be no lily white republican party. That Cyrus Field Adams "may" make a catch. That the Southern Hotel keeps up its high pace. That Col, Pledger looks younger by ten summers That Hon, Mark Hanna will treat the boys right. That the Pension Office Lyceum is quite interesting. That Mr. Daniel Murray's new book will soon appear. That the Tuskegee Conference is the next "big event." That W. W. Kitchen from North Carolina is crazy. That M. M. Lewey of Florida should be postmaster at Pensacola. That Mr. Cheatham was heard to say "and there are others." That Hon. John P. Green is indeed the "scholar in politics." That Col. Carson "aint sayin' nothin' but layin' mighty low." That Prof. Jesse Lawson means to test the Louisiana law. That Harry C. Smith of Ohio will continue to do good work. That T. Thomas Fortune will stick his right fore finger in the pie. That the ladies and their fellows are at "the parting point" these days. That the colored lawyers in Washington add dignity to the profession! That more colored newspapers should have Washington correspondents. That the colored mixologist in Washington are tampering with prosperity. That the National Negro Business League and Council are great agencies. That Washington City lyceums could afford to go into the leasing business. That the Alabama Constitutional Convention will do the race no harm. That more colored men will be appointed in the Government Printing Office. That Mr. R. W. Thompson is doing much good at the Second Baptist Lyceum. That D. B. McGary is an ideal busi- ness man. That the Women's League is an as- sured success. That Congressman White is a valued G. O P. man. That the Louvre Glove Company has some "warm things." That there are few marriages in Washington—this season. That the Women's Association is a big summer event. That The Colored American will continue to lead. That the Columbia Theater hasn't time to note your color. That the inaugural ball will be a tremendous success. That Prof. Robert H. Terrell is an ideal high school principal. That Booker T. Washington remains steadfast to the race's cause. That John C. Leftwich of Alabama will retire from politics. That Palmer will be removed from the Government Printing Office. That the feature editor of The Colored American is always studying. That the southern whites who hold prejudice think Manager Chase a hero. That the little children are having—or will have their little "once a year" soon. That the temperance people are shouting and the soldier boys are "cussin'." That Indiana has enough candidates for the Recordership to supply the whole official demand. That the genial Charles W Anderson of New York may reside in the Capital City, if he so desires. That the North Carolina State College stood next to Hampton and Tuskegee at the Paris Exposition. That the New York Age is fortunate in holding "on to" Mr. Willis T. Menard, its Washington correspondent. That the Bell Bill and Hardwick Bull to cut the school appropriation and disfranchise the colored man, respectively in Georgia—were buried under the ruins of slavery. That Commissioner Calloway was singing: I have the exposition craze In my breast. And those exposition ways Put me to a test. But of all the craze I ever knew Those exposition ways I'll forever woo. Passed One Score Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Yates celebrated the 20 h anniversary of their marriage at 1920 Twelth street, n. w. Monday evening, December 17th from 8 to 10.30 p. m. A large host of friends greeted them with many valuable presents and a collation was served by the hostess. Mrs. Yates was attired in a cream colored silk dress with lace to match and also wore a very fine brooch. Charles Wilson, aged 85 years, died at his residence 1715 Eighth street, northwest, Friday December 14, of a complication of diseases incident to old age. He leaves a widow, Mrs Jane Freeman Wilson; two sons, Charles W. and James H., and two daughters Mrs. J. Henry Lewis and Miss Eliza F Wilson. The funeral services were held Monday, December 17, from John Wesley church on Connecticut avenue; and the exercises were attended by a large circle of friends and acquaintances of the family. ```markdown ``` ARICH PLUM. An Atro American Clerk in Ohio. The election of Hon. L D Laylin as secretary of state in Ohio at once brought out several candidates for the position of corporation clerk, a rich plum for which for years has been accorded to the Afro-Americans. The most prominent candidates were Calvin S. Reynolds, present incumbent, Major Charles W. Fillmore, now clerk in the department here in Washington and Mr. Charles Doll of Chillicothe. It is claimed that Fillmore, when out in Ohio last fall declared that he would not be a candidate for the place, he having held it for five years previous to the Spanish-American war when he resigned to accept a lieutenancy in one of the immune regiments. His announcement that he would not be a candidate led the others to not reckon on him in the race but to their surprise they found that he had secured the endorsement of Senator Hanna and a few weeks ago was as good as lauded. The old adage of "many a slip betwixt cup and lip" was true in his case, however, for when George Myers learned that he had made preparations to slip in through Senator Hanna's esteem, he worked harder than ever to encompass Fillmore's de feat and Reyolds' selection. In this he was ably seconded by Ralph W. Tyler, who let no stone unturned to land their favorite. The result of their work was Senator Hanna withdrew his endorsement of Fillmore, saying that the wishes of the colored people should first be consulted, and Reynolds received the appointment. If Myers and Tyler had not early in the campaign promised their support to Reynolds, it is very probable that they would have taken up Doll, in which case he would have landed. Both Senator Green and Mr. Jere A. Brown here endorsed Reynolds, but they not being on the ground did not know how fierce the fight was, and when they learned that Senator Hanna had endorsed Fillmore were disposed to give up the fight rather than incur the displeasure of Senator Hanna by appearing antagonistic to him. Myers and Tyler, however, are fighters who never give up, and as they hold no political office, nor expect to be candidates for office, they could well afford to put up a fight for their friend in spite of any one's endorsement of another man. Calvin Reynolds is well known here in Washington, having held here in the Census Bureau in 1890, coming from fronton, Ohio, his home. He is a very capable man, and being a lawyer, well fitted for the position of corporation clerk. Charles Doll, his other opponent, is also a lawyer. The position is now worth $1,500 a year. Maysville (Ky.) Items Maysville, Kentucky, Special—The schools will have a two weeks holiday. Preparations are being made for the emancipation celebration on January 1st, 1901 Mr. Hayes Smith is expected home from Chicago for the holidays. The young men are planning for a "swell affair" on Thursday in Christmas week. Several of the teachers contemplate spending Christmas elsewhere. The revival at Plymouth Baptist church closed with marked success; yesterday (December 16th,) eight converts received baptism. The County Teachers' Association will meet with Mrs. Mary Stevens next time. The Revs. R. E. Hathaway, James E. Baker and Samuel Buckner ministers of the Christian Church were in the city recently, enroute to their respective fields of labor. (Will the writer kindly answer the letter written her by the editor.) THE COLORED AMERICAN, WALHINGTON, E. E. ON SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION. (Continued from first page.) If the representation were cut down it would probably force some kind of an issue by the next presidential election. Mr. Morris Lewis who went to Paris as Commissioner Peok's private secretary and stenographer returned home last Monday afternoon. An impromptu reception was held in the parlors of his home until a late hour. He will entertain his friends with choice reminiscences of his sojourn in that city of cities at some time in the near future. A benefit was tendered Mr. James Love at Metropole Hall last night. Mr. Love is an old professional ministrel and the program was made up of a long list of professionals such as Tom Mackintosh, Caldwell and Henry, Cassie Brown, Dees and Bennett, Marion Adams. prima donna; Jack Humphrey, Armants Orchestra, Proctor and Hamilton and a host of others too numerous to mention but ranking none the less, all contributing their talents in their own peculiar way. Fred Burch was the accompanist of the evening. Mr. Love is in the hospital suffering from an attack of apendicitis. A speedy recovery is hoped for. The hall was packed and the receipts were even larger than the greatest anticipation. Atlanta Beats Tuskegee Atlanta, Ga., Special.—Atlanta University for the third time sent the Tuskegee Institute football team home defeated after their annual game on Dec. 15, which resulted in a score of 17 to 12 Tuskegee had secured good coaching which enabled them to score—a thing they had not been able to do heretofore, neverthe less, it did not save them from defeat. Atlanta may well be proud of her record this year which has been a clean one of four victories. She beat the young and inexperienced team of the Atlanta Baptist College 85 to 0 and that of Clark University 56 to 0. By far the hardest game of the season was that played against Claflin University and won by a score of 10 to 0. It was in every respect a battle royal and, most of all, a clean and gentlemanly game throughout. The score against Tuskegee does not tell the whole story for the first half ended with the ball in possession of Atlanta on Tuskegee's twenty yard line. About five hundred witnessed the game. Morgan College Football. Morgan College footballteam has disbanded after a most successful season. The team suffered only one defeat, notwithstanding the majority of its games were with heavier teams. In every department of the game, with the exception of kicking, Morgan College team shone brightly. Throughout the season the team was coached by Richard C. Wright, 1900, High School and Geo. Young, 1899, Morgan College. The physical condition of the team was good, and not one member was seriously injured during the season. Among the players were Cooper, White, M. Chase, Johnston, Brown, Wise, Young, Grey, B. Hughes, Banks, Henry, S. Chase, McCullough, Lawson, Turpin, and V. Hughes. The election of captain will take place during this week, and it is expected that Banks, the popular fullback, will be elected. Their Favorite Remedy for Coughs, Colds, La Grippe and Catarrh. NURSE ST. VINCENT'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, EAST MAIN ST., COLUMBUS, OHIO. Subscribe For The Colored American. Dr. S. B. Hartman: "Some years ago a friend of our institution recommended to us Dr. Hartman's 'Pe-ru-na' as an excellent remedy for the la gripe, of which we then had several cases which threatened to be of a serious character. 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Mr. Joseph Kirchensteiner. cases of scarlet fever, measles and la grippe. Whenever one of the family feel in the least ill mother always says: 'Take Peru-na and you will be well', or, if we do not happen to have any, 'We will have to get more Peru-na.' Peru-na is always satisfactory in colds and coughs." Free Correspondence. The climatic diseases of winter are mainly coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis, tonsilitis and other catarrhal affections of the respiratory tract. Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for all of these affections. Pe-ru-na will cure a cough or a cold in a very few days. Pe-ru-na will cure chronic catarrh even of years' standing in a few weeks. Pe-ru-na should be kept in every house as a safeguard against the many affections to which the family is liable during the winter season. --- 9 In every city and large town in the United States the Sister of Charity has become a familiar object. The Catholic Sisters—sweet messengers of charity, ceaseless and indefatigable in their labors—move quietly and swiftly in and out among the people, receiving, dispensing, assisting and comforting. Neither heat nor cold, fatigue or danger, deter them from their errands of mercy. They are to be found in palace and hovel; in the boulevard and brothel. Nothing daunts them. Nothing discourages them. Vast institutions of refuge for the homeless and hopeless have arisen in every city by their tireless labors. By no means the least service they render helpless humanity is their dispensation of medicine. Their experience among the sick, and their anxiety to be of assistance to them, soon lead them to know the most efficient and safe remedies. It would be impossible that so popular and valuable a remedy as Peru-na could have escaped their attention. Many letters have been received from institutions of this kind praising the benefit that Peru-na has been to them. Mr. Albert Borngraeber, of Mavville, Wis., says: "I want to tell you that I have been given good health by Pe-ru-na. In September, 1893, I caught a very bad cold. It settled on my lungs and I was troubled with night sweats and a terrible cough. I could not sleep part of the time. I could scarcely breathe. Mr. Albert Borngraeber. Mr. Albert Borngraeber. I began to take Pe-ru-na, and in a short time was entirely cured." Mr. W. E. McKain, Iowa Park, Texas, who was completely restored to health by Pe-ru-na, writes as follows: "I have used your Pe-ru-na and have given it a thorough trial. I must say the result was flattering Mr. W. E. McKain. Mr. W. E. McKain. to you, and I can conscientiously recommend it for coughs, colds, and especially la gripe." Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O., for a book on chronic catarrh. Sent free. 10 A POWER FOR REFORM. Mrs. Francis Joseph of New Orleans—An Eloquent Champion of Prison Reform Work and an Active Member of the W. C. T. U. An intelligent and representative gathering of the women of the women of the race was in the city last week attending the annual meeting of the W. C. T. U. Conspicuous among them were Mrs. Francis Joseph of Louisiana. The New York Defender spoke of Mrs. Joseph in its last issue as follows: "Mrs. Francis Joseph, of New Orleans, La., the president of the State W. O. T. Union, is one of the greatest W. W. MRS. FRANCIS JOSEPH. women of her race. She has just returned from a trip to Scotland, as the national delegate of the W. C. T. Union, representing the entire organization of the United States. No greater honor has ever been conferred upon a woman of our race and no woman of any race is more deserving of such an honor. We have known Mrs. Joseph for twenty-five years in the city of New Orleans. Her great ability as a leader began to assert itself whilst she was quite young until today she has no superior in the land. During her stay abroad she visited London, Ireland, the World's Fair at Paris and other places which will be described in the next issue of The Defender. She is engaged in the work of prison reform in the State of Louisiana and is highly endorsed by the Governor of the State, the sheriff of the city of New Orleans, the judges and other prison authorities. No woman in the country is doing a grander work for fallen humanity, regardless of color, than Mrs. Joseph. We reproduce a clipping from a New Orleans daily paper in our columns today which should be read with interest by all of our patrons to show the extent of the great work she is engaged Aside from her prison reform work and her Woman's Christian Temperance Union work, she is the organizer and supporter of a kindergarten school in New Orleans, where poor children are being taught by competent teachers supported by her energies and endeavors. But her life's work is to build a home for the young outcasts of the race who are rushed in prison for vagrancy and other trivial offences, without any hope but a criminal life before them, the Governor of the State having such great confidence in her work that he will turn over to her home this class of prisoners as soon as the home is built. She has already secured the land and is now busily engaged raising the funds for this laudable purpose, speaking at all churches who will open their doors and listen to her pleadings for poor outcasts. No work is more worthy of help than this from all classes, since her assistance reaches all colors, all COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. creeds and all nationalities. No one can hear and look at her recommendations without becoming interested in her work. The Defender delights to honor such a woman, and shall give all space necessary in our columns to foster her endeavors in this section. "The race has never produced a greater woman and her work is worthy of the emulation of the race. Not less than $5,000 should be raised for her in this section for the immediate erection of this refuge for fallen boys and girls so that they might be rescued from a life of crime. Bishop Derrick has taken hold of her work, and is planning a mammoth meeting for her to be held at the Bridge Street Church in the near future. While an African Methodist, yet her work being non-denominational and non-racial as far as her prison reform efforts are concerned, Bishop Alexander Walters, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, has been much interested in her and has given her great encouragement and support in all of the churches under him. We congratulate Bishop Walters for his generosity and large heartedness of a philanthropist and race leader. We trust that all of our bishops and clergy will do likewise. We ask for Mrs. Joseph the support of the race in this great undertaking and congratulate her for her courage and patriotism in such a holy cause. In her prison work she has been the means of completely reforming and Christianizing more than 9,000 souls. We feel proud that the race has within its ranks such a good, noble and grand woman. We commend her to the consideration of all." WEST VIRGINIA Beats New Jersey in the Capitalization of Charters. New York, Dec, 14.—The record of new companies having a capitalization of $1,000,000 and over for November shows that the total capitalization amounted to $148 850,000, as against $108,350,070 for the previous month. The total for the year is $2,217,550,000. The records for the past month, how ever, do not indicate the real condition of the industrial movement, as there are many companies in progress of formation which have not as yet filed their application papers, and of which there is, of course, no official record. New Jersey, which in the consolidation movement, assumed first place, has fallen back to second place within the past six months, West Virginia taking the lead with capitalizations of $60, 000,000, while New Jersey has $40,000, 300; Colorado, $14,000,000; Virginia, $12 000,000; Delaware, $9 250,000 and New York $4,700,000. In one of two instances prominent New York syndicates have gone to West Virginia instead of New Jersey. It may be interesting to our readers to know that Mr. Phil Waters, the corporation clerk in the office of the Secretary of State West Virginia, had the entire supervision of the issuing of these charters and did not make an error out of a corporation capitalization of sixty million dollars. Mr. Waters is an Afro-American and has held the position of corporation cerk for a number of years and is best known as the "Boy Orator of the Kanawaha." Mrs. Mary Church Terrell and daughter, Phyllis, left the city this week for Memphis, Tenn., where they will spend the holidays, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Church. DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? J. L. J. HAYDEN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER OF The J. P. Kerr Indian Medicines. 620 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE WCODSON HOUSE First class newly furnished and decorated unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars One half square troffi Pennsylvania depot 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, Proprietor. 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 6th 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. 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HOBEL 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. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The White Mans' Idea of Heaven. ```markdown ``` A spacious apartment, richly furnished, in the centre of which is a magnificent throne, the base of which contains a stone from every European country in the late world. Seated upon this throne is the white heir presumptive, surrounded on either side by blue eyed Saxons. Back of, and on either side of the throne are the flags of all nations (except Africa, Hawaii and Hayti) hung in graceful folds about the throne. Immediately in front of the heir presumptive and his associates a company of white angels, with harps timbrels, lutes and other heavenly instruments are playing for the edification and delectation of the King to be—perhaps. Kipling's "White Man's Burden," which has been set to music by one of the white angels who was an Instructor in Music when on earth. Soon this charming selection gives place to the National anthems of all the European countries, and another company of angels, all white—five from each country form a circle around the Heavenly Orchestra and unite their mellifluos voices in singing these patriotic airs. After which a few fire works are set off and when this is over the heir presumptive arises from the wool sack and waving his royal hand for silence makes a short address in which he takes occasion to pay a graceful tribute to the Anglo-Saxon race, its prowess in war, its progress and enterprise in peace and its great humanity. The speech is received with three rousing angelic cheers that shake the rafters of the New Jerusalem and make stars twinkle. This over the heir presumptive descends from the throne attended by his associates and a bodyguard of grenadiers—six footers, form a line of march. The orchestra strike up "See the Conquering Hero Comes" and the procession starts for the Negro department which is situated about nine leagues from the camp of the white Christians. Arriving at the gate the courier of the heir presumptive announces the royal presence to Director General Brown of the Negro department, who, after making his obeisance to his highness, the heir presumptive, orders the gate to be thrown open and taking his place behind the heir presumptive conducts him and his retinue into the great square, where are gathered all the dark races of earth. On the approach of the great white chief and his company the black and parti colored brethren and sisters form a line on either side of the wide avenue and with right hands extended at an angle of forty-five degrees, salute the great white chief and his company of angels, saints and arch angels. The great white chief expresses a desire to hear the black brethren sing, thereupon Director General Brown gives a signal and about 500 black brethren, dressed in black surplices and red turbans form a circle in the centre of the square. A huge blackboard suspended in mid air and within range of the singers' eyes containing the music and the words in all the dialects and languages spoken by these black Christians is lowered and the first number on the program is the sacred song, "Give Me Jesus," the first stanzas of which are: Oh, when I come to die, Oh, when I come to do, Oh, when I come to die: Give me Jesus. CHORUS: All the blacks except the Indians, Fillipinos, Mohammedans, Chinese and Japanese joined heartily in the singing. When it was over the great white chief directed his chamberlain to distribute among the sable choristers 50 talents of gold and 50 talents of silver. After which he condescended to make a short address in which he compliment the black brethren on their neat appearance, on the orderliness and cleaniness of their department, their docility and meekness and the excellence of their music. He told them that Heaven was a big place and a nice place to live in and that he hoped they would appreciate the priviliges that had been given them of taking up their abode there with white people. He dwelt particularly on the sin of ambition and abjured them by all that was holy to beware of the tempter and to be satisfied with their lot. "Michael," he said, "had paid the penalty of his rash ambition to become a ruler and had been ejected." "You black brethren," said he, "are the happiest people in Heaven today. The magnificent song you have just sung indicates the state of your minds and discovers the fact that you are satisfied to leave larger concerns of this celestial and blessed life to us. This is well, and most creditable to your Christian plety and character." The Indians, Fillipinos, Mohammedans, Chinese and Japanese did not enthuse over this speech and stood looking into vacant space, but their countenances were a study. The other blacks raised a cheer at its conclusion and then sang another song, the chorus of which was: Look up yonder what I see A milk white angel after me. Glory, glory, glory hallelujah. Then the white Christians reformed the line of march and returned to the white folks' heaven convinced that the color line in the New Jerusalem was as complete a success as the most exclusive white Christian on earth could wish. On reaching the Holy of Holles the great white chief caused his chief scribe to write the following message to the white Christian Churches of Europe and America: To the Christian Churches of the world Greeting:— Brethren in the Lord—Grace, mercy, peace and power to you and all ours father's children. It hath been said in times of old that there is an indiscriminate gathering around the throne of all the various peoples of earth. But this is not the real truth for since the Angio-Saxons have entered this Kingdom they have introduced many reforms, and made many changes which have been conducive to the happiness of all the diversified peoples here abiding. Under our wise and beneficient rule we have separated the blacks from the whites giving the former a section of the kingdom which on account of its equable climate is particularly adapted to their needs. Here they are happy and contented and grateful for the many blessings which DULIN & MARTIN CO THE RICH AND THE INXPENSIVE . 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Just the Thing for an etizer in the Morning and a Sleep Producer at Night. H. H. Elliott, Grocer, 120 FOURTEENTH STREET, NORTHWEST DULIN & MARTIN GO. H. H. ELLIOTT, 1520 14th St. Northwest. A First-class Line of High Grade Groceries, Liquors, Cordials, Sherries, Cigars, Etc., Etc. ASK FOR ELLIOTT'S— Private Stock A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Appetizer in the Morning and H. H. Elliott 1520 FOURTEENTH ST A Pure Medicinal Stimulant and Tonic. Just the Thing for an Appetizer in the Morning and a Sleep Producer at Night. H. H. Elliott, Grocer, 1520 FOURTEENTH STREET, NORTHWEST heaven hath showered upon them. Those on earth who contemplate visiting this Kingdom may now do so without the slightest fear of coming in personal contacts with the blacks—this is a white man's heaven. (Signed) REX IV. MIKE—GAUL, premier. BEUCE GRIT. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. 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C. --- Rich Cut Glass Imported Novelties Sterling Silver ```markdown ``` 11 Dinner and Toilet Sets Gold Decorated Glass Bric a brac Cutlery Silver Plated Ware Lewis Biegers, 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... FINE WINES Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. GROCERIES, MEATS AND PROVISIONS. 1526 Fifteenth Street, N. W. P. L. COXON, L. L. COXON, W. L. COXON, R. L. ```markdown ``` 12 AN INTERESTING LIFE-GEORGIA Young Man who has won hisway in the Business World-Railway Postal Clerk-Owner of a Drug Store-Mr. A. S. Beasley-A Criterion for the Young Afro-American. The claim that all the colored people who have made any headway along financial lines are the antebellum ones is a mstaken idea, and every day brings news to the contrary. While it is a fact that there are a great many of the older class, who are engaged in telling legitimate pursuits, yet there are young Afro-Americans, college graduates, who are meeting with tremendous success in the commercial and professional lines. Mr. A. S. Bessley, the subject of this sketch, is a living example of the young Afro-American, who J. MR. A. S. BEASLEY. has by thrift, economy and sheer force of character, won his way successfully in the business arena, and to day stands as an example of the highest type of achievement. The young men of this country feel justly proud of such men as Mr. Beasley, for men of his stripe must help us solve the problem. Mr. Beasley was born at Hawkinsville, Ga., a few years after emancipation—in 1866. There is nothing marvelous about his progress. He experienced no exceptional times. He worked, as the average boy must do, and was an attendant in the public schools of his county. On the completion of his course in the rural schools, he entered Atlanta University, which has trained so many of our successful men, and no few of the brilliant ones. Following the custom of the Southern graduate, who has no other opportunity, Mr. Beasley began the profession of teaching school. In 1889 he took the civil service examination and continued teaching until he was notified of his appointment as a railway mail clerk. Mr. Beasley has found this field an inviting one in two respects—in that he has seemingly found his bent, and that he has been able to accumulate something. The money which seemingly comes in showers to the faithful, in the government employ, has been like golden eggs to Mr. Beasley. He didn't know how long he would be in the position to make it, consequently, with the eye of a financier, Mr. Beasley has made magnificent strides in the monetary lines. Mr. Beasley is the half owner of the Central City drug store in Macon, Ga., which is one of the most beautifully and best furnished apothecaries in the South. The stock which is carried is valued at five thousand American standards, and the brick building in which it is located, is owned by the firm, and its value is the same. The people of Macon, white and colored, justly feel proud of this concern, operated by the men of color, of which our sketch is a conspicuous figure. Mr. Beasley owns one of the most beautiful homes in all Macon, and owns considerable property in Macon, and Georgia. Mr. Beasley still holds the postal clerkship, and is one of the truly representative men of the whole South The young men of this country as well as the old, bow before Mr. Beasley and extend congratulations on his true common sense. He has set an example--not precept—and his influence has begun to spread. The young Afro-American must take this young man a college graduate as the standard and be measured by him. Mr. Beasley was a delegate to the Boston Business meeting, and made an excellent showing for the colored man in his section of the country. He has one of the most inviting homes to be found, and an excellent helpmeet, and four bright children, who constitute a happy family. And there are other young colored men, educated, who have and are succeeding. --- The male chorus in the throne scene is one of the many notable numbers of the cantata to be presented at Berean church on the 23th. Special Services St. Luke's Episcopal church, 15th and Madison streets, n. w. Sunday December 23rd, services at 7 30 and 11 a. m. 3, 4 30 and 7 30 p. m. Christmas day holy communion at 6 a. m. Christmas music and sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday December 30th, service at 7 30 p. m. New Years evening at 10 30 p. m. watch night services. All sea's free. All welcome. Mr. R. A. Mills one of the most influential men in the big Pullman Car service has just returned from his old home, Charleston, S C., en route to his home in Jersey City. Mr. Mills went to Charleston to accompany his wife back home who had been visiting relatives and friends there for a while. Mr. Mills is a member of one of the most representative and honored families in the South. He had not been to Charleston for years and had not seen his brother in all that time. Mr. Mills is one of the substantial citizens of Jersey City, New Jersey. He has accumulated something, and has made telling success, and stands in the first class of colored men in the great Pullman service. His estimable wife was the charming Miss Maria E. Yeaden of Charleston, S C. AMUSEMENT. The Musical Event of the Season! A BEAUTIFUL CANTATA. "THE NIGHT OF WONDERS" Will be Presented with Appropriate Scenery and Costumes at the BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH Friday. Dec. 28, at 8 p. m. The Story of the Birth of Christ Told in Sparkling Dialogue and Inspiring Music. Grand Chorus of Thirty Voices Under the Direction of Prof. W. Stanton Wormley. Admission 25 Cts. Children 15 Cts. "CARVING SETS, $1." Guaranteed 2-piece Carving Sets — stag handles. Our Xmas special at.....$1 Other 2 and 3-piece sets in handsome cases,.....$2..50, $3.50, $4.50 to $8.50 "TOOL CHESTS, $3 UP" —to $20—filled with real tools—used by carpenters—and fully guaranteed. Empty Tool Boxes—that may be filled with any as sortment of tool desired. "ICE SKATES, 65c." —to $4.25 pair. Don't buy old-style Skates. See our new patterns, with new round end, to suit new-style shoes. Pocket Knives, 25c to 50c. All guaranteed. RAZORS, $1 00 Absolutely guar't'd. John B. Espey Hardware, 1010 Pa. Avenue. --- THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True ORGANIZED Jail Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd An order devoted to the interests of its business relations. We offer you an oppor ment, in enterprises owned and controlled men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, o than three (8) years nor older than sixty There are two Fountains, the Subordin Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, V. voted to the interests of its members, both in their home and s. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invest- rises 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. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you 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 Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of 14.60 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 day 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 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 8 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 $37. 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, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual 17.60. The Certifica'e is valued first year at from $100 to $33. Its value is $200 to $65. The age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After the age is 500 to $800. The age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues. The certificate 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. Counts ... $8,272.80 Bonds and ... 164,423.83 National Banks ... 48,383.22 Issues ... 14,000.00 Mixtures ... 99,588.00 Taxes and taxes ... 6,850.00 Bonds cents ... 12,399.80 General Agent of the Brotherhood ... 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 Cashier'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. Cashier is the newspaper published by the order from its own of Fed, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the Passenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is 1,000 well 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 unicity and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit enme to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their directions. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious upon the whole people. black and white, North, East, South must by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy of each year is set apart as a Grand Rally Day for the Home. can be forwarded to the canister 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 13 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 8 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1,50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica'e is valid After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certifica'e is valued for one year its value is $500 to $800. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from d You are entitled to a Life Membership, Classe B and E upon purchase of the req pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 729, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $800. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.- In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5,000 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audit close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept.. 5. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Loans and discounts ..... $3,273 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 ..... 12,390 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store in Richmond, Va., and members of the Order 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voicen operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrirood, 634 acres of land, and established thereon an example liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributions can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account Members of the Order and the public. We invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N. and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. In add buildings. Loans and discounts ..... $8,273 80 O her stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,393 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and 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 64 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of de- posit ..... 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 fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1,000 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Menrillo 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 Grand Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public. when visiting Richmend, 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. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. , G. W, Master. --- A O RESOURCES. BOSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES Col an; oon; thte eavil we be we wi ed pl pa HE oui stk W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG The Negro press is growing daily in power, in influence and in usefulness. It champions the cause and fights the battles of the race. Intelligent colored people everywhere recognize this fact and they are gradually learning to give the best papers substantial support. To emphasize this truth The Colored American publishes occasionally a few of the many letters received. They speak speak for themselves. We omit names for reasons. Still there are hundreds of names on our subscription books—marked "delinquent," "bad pay," etc of persons whom we know are able and willing to pay but who procrastinate and "put off" until they are ashamed to write. If this strikes your case, dear reader, write us at once and send the amount you think you owe. We will not become offended. A NOBLE PAPER. Gordonsville, Va., Dec. 10, 1900. To The Colored American: Please find enclosed an order for $2 for your noble paper. Always continue it. E. S. J. ALWAYS BE ABLE. Editor Colored American, Dear Sir: Enclosed please find check for $2 on account of subscription for The Colored American. I trust I may for all time be able to support your excellent journal. Very respectfully, J. B. D. SUCCESS TO THE COLORED AMERICAN. New Orleans, La., Dec. 17. Editor The Colored American: Enclosed please find check for $2. Collect and credit to my subscription. With best wishes for yourself and family and success of The Colored American, J. L. THE ONLY GREAT ONE. Mr. Fred. L. McGhee, attorney and one of the most successful and prominent Afro-Americans in Minnesota, in closing a letter to us after paying his subscription, says, "I will be in your city on the 28th and will surely see the editor of the only great race paper before leaving." FROM A FOREIGN PORT Vancouver, B. C., The Colored American, D. C. J. Please send me your paper from January 1, 1901. I was one of your earliest subscribers to The Freeman of Indianapolis when you owned it, but I must say The American is better. Yours truly, C. J. W. OUGHT TO BE READ BY ALL Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 10, 1900. Manager of The Colored American: You will find enclosed $2 for one year ending next May. I will try and get you some subscribers because the paper is worthy and ought to be read by all Negroes. M. R. W. Newberry, S. C., Nov. 11. Editor Colored American: Find enclosed an order for $2, subscription to the leading colored journal in America. Long may it live to espouse the interests of the race, and give its readers wholesome food. Yours truly, R. W. M. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 17. Colored American: always look for The American with much interest and should have sent the enclosed before this time. My intention has been to hand it to you on my arrival in that city, but began to think of Christmas and the babies and concluded to send at once. Wishing you the compliments of the season, J. W. T. THE BEST WE HAVE. Columbus, Ga., Dec. 14, 1900. Colored American. I think I can send you several subscribers soon. I am working hard to get all to take The Colored American. Every one that reads it is deserved with it and says it is the best paper we love. I take four papers but am never satisfied until I read The Colored American, because it is the best. When my subscription is out I will revit it. I cannot do without it; I think every colored person in the United States ought to take it and pay for it. A A. H. THE COLORED AMERICAN A TREASURE. Louisville, Ky., Dec. 14, 1900. The Colored American. Washington, D. C.: I enclose you a check for $4, subscription in full from Sept. 20th. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. S. 1898, to Sept. 20th, 1900. Of course, I want it to run on and shall remit. I find The American indispensable. It stands in the van guard of up to date, progressive, aggressive, newsy and bright journalism. To the busy man, to the student, who desires to keep abreast of the times and thoroughly informed on race interests, and happenings, The American is a treasure, and a mint of information. Its editorial page, fairly teems with acute and comprehensive discussion of material and current questions. It is a pleasure to me to add my tribute to those of thousands, touching your wonderful and valuable journal. Yours for the race. A. B. White. LIGHT FROM THE DARK CONINENT. AN INTRESTING LETTER The Colored American, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Cooper: By a peculiar coincidence although, not in my opinion, an unfitting one, the very first copy of an Afro-American paper, I saw on landing in this colony was The Colored American. Through the good offices of a prominent white citizen of Cape Town I was enabled to-day to see a copy of the 15th of September containing among other valuable contributions several very interesting articles from my esteemed friend, John E. Bruce. It appears that the gentleman in question is an admirer of The American which he regards as being equal to any newspaper published in Cape Town Colony. A judicious blending of race pride with the truth however, inspired me to assert that it was better. I selected one article in the issue under the caption, "Hope for the Negro." I averred that for depth of thought, logic without redundancy and lucidity of expression, it excelled any thing in the copies of The Times or Argus, the two most influential papers here. He admitted the corn. I arrived here in Sable Bay on the 2nd inst., but the presence of a large number of troop ships in the docks, rendered my disembarking impossible till two days ago. Perhaps that on your receipt of this letter, the Anglo-Boer war may be over! Then again, it may not, for if there is any where in God's creation, a stupid. bull-headed, tenacious fellow and one not at all disposed to cry "peccavi," it is the Boer. He appears to be determined to make up in an irregular, unsystematic and vexious guerrilla warfare what he has lost in the regular way, and in my humble opinion the end is not in sight, although of course the threat to issue a proclamation by the British authorities, ordering the belligeronts to lay down their arms on pain of being treated as rebels, may precipite matters. I am as you will observe connected with an educational institution. My position, and the only I would accept, is such as leaves me free and untrammeled. I have time for other activities. T. Z. S. Cape Town, S. A. N.Hess'Sons Mens Fine Shoes 931 Pa. Ave. WILLIAM N. HEHL, MANUFACTURER OF HIGH GRADE CIGARS, Box Trade a Specialty. 514 4½ St., S. W., Washington, D. C. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Undertaker and Embalmer, All Orders Promptly Attended To. Office Cor. F and 2d S. W. Terms Reasonable. aitine is the fastest selling article ever offered to a is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good advertised in the newspapers, and is not life preparation that is unknown. We keep on and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale Straightime is chartered under the laws of the tal to carry out all its premises. Its officers are an,ity, and should not be confounded with the man do business on the reputation we have made in day has the largest sale of any hair preparation on every State in the Union, and in many foreign coun users with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightline is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its premises. 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. for terms and full information before someone else trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond Ke's Artin Louvre Co. AT THE Louvre Glove Company Two-clasp Fine Kid Gloves, made with Cotton Every popular style for street and evening fitted to the Hand Two-clasp, Pique Sewed French Kid Gloves Red and White One of Men's Gloves for street and evening ing blacks. Fitted by us and thoroughly war- ckerjack value at Slate Castor Gloves reduced from $1.00 to light and Dark Shades of Castor land Dogski and Fitted to the Hand, price today and Children's Woolen Mittens Woolen Gloves for Men Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straightline will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. Women's Two-clasp Fine Kid Gloves, made with Gusset between each finger—Every popular style for street and evening wear, Warranted and Fitted to the Hand . . . $1.25 Ladies' Two-clasp, Pique Sewed French Kid Gloves all shades including Black and White . . . $1.50 A full line of Men's Gloves for street and evening wear, including blacks. Fitted by us and thoroughly warranted. A crackerjack value at . . . $1.50 Children's Slate Castor Gloves reduced from $1.00 to $0.85 Men's Light and Dark Shades of Castor land Dogskin Gloves perfectly made and Fitted to the Hand, price today . . $1.00 OUVRE GLOVE CO 931 F Street, N. W., Wa hingto ```markdown ``` Open Evenings Until Christmas. IFT FURNITURE It turn over a new leaf this Christmas, and something substantial and useful? You can find useful things here on easy weekly or more suited to suit your convenience. A handsome chair or a mirrored China Closet or Sideboard willable gift. Besides these there are Parlor decorated Lamps, Writing Desks, Bookcases, in Dinner and Tea Sets; also Beautifully and Soup Sets. These are a few, out of a store. Your choice of them all on credit. Grogan's MANAGER CREDIT GIFT FURNITURE Why not turn over a new leaf this Christmas, and give the home folks something substantial and useful? You can get these substantial and useful things here on easy weekly or monthly payments, arranged to suit your convenience. A handsome Gold-leaf Reception Chair or a mirrored China Closet or Sideboard would make a most acceptable gift. Besides these there are Parlor and Music Cabinets, Decorated Lamps, Writing Desks, Bookcases, fine Haviland China in Dinner and Tea Sets; also Beautifully Decorated Fish, Game and Soup Sets. These are a few, out of a storeful of sensible gifts. Your choice of them all on credit. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- Straightine with circulars and other company making Straight with ample capital to collect citizens of this city, and what are trying to do but straightline to-day hold and used in every day endured by all users. WE WANT to day for ten hours in your place. A trial will be mailed to any and letters to NELSON MAY. There's a Louw Women's Two-cornered finger—Every woman wanted and Fitted to Ladies' Two-cornered Black and White A full line of Men's wear, including black and white. A crackerjack Children's Slate Men's Light and directly made and Fitted Ladies' and Children's Heavy Woolen Gift Why not turn home folks something substantial and useful, arranged to a Reception Chair or a most acceptable gift Cabinets, Decorated and China in Dining Fish, Game and Souvenir gifts. Your ch --- --- 18 We Want Agents in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered, Nelson's Straighti 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 $8.00. Rolling 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 latter under the laws of the State of Virginia, premises. Its officers are among the leading confounded with the many "fake" concerns reputation we have made for Straightline. Use of any hair preparation on the market. It is on, and in many foreign countries, and is high- is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it paws 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 Louvre Gloves AT THE Glove Company. Gloves, made with Gusset between side for street and evening wear, War- $1.25 French Kid Gloves all shades in- $1.50 for street and evening us and thoroughly war- $1.50 is reduced from $1.00 to $0.85 of Castor land Dogskin Gloves per- d, price today $1.00 Mittens $0.25 n $0.50 GLOVE CO., et, N. W., Washington, D. C. AT THE --- 931 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. leaf this Christmas, and give the and useful? You can get these on easy weekly or monthly pay-venience. A handsome Gold-leaf China Closet or Sideboard would make these there are Parlor and Music sitting Desks, Bookcases, fine Havi- Sets; also Beautifully Decorated are a few, out of a storeful of sen- all on credit. n's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, --- 14 Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and a happy Home For All. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night posses, varicocele, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size J. L. W. KNAPP, M. D. and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 181 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full direction 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 m sincere thanks for ours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinar. 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 complete 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 one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 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. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 and 1421 $ \frac{1}{2} $ P Street, N. W. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, E. C. Little COLORED AMERICANS. Some women are such clever "knock- ers" that they should inaugurate an anvil chorus. Does it soothe your agony at all to know that what you would wish most as a Christmas gift, you wont get? When a woman doesn't care to come right out and say another of her sex is ignorant, she is charitable and says she is "unthinking." A woman wants you to feel sorry for her even when there has been nothing happened to her for which you might express sorrow. There is so little genuine love in the world that people should be happy and content with each other's friendship. It is less dangerous, anyway. Nothing which you have secured through questionable and probably unsavory methods reflects credit to you. Your conscience will not allow it. No baby that is ugly "takes after" its mother. (We wish to state in parenthesis, however, that this is the opinion of the multitude--the women folks). The young men have just two or three days left in which to "fall out" with their girls, that they may not be compelled to give presents Christmas. Unrequited love is something like a bad rent in a new pair of pants: you may patch them up, but they are never as good when they were in their original state. The average man is very economical when it comes to a distribution of his love with his own wife but when it comes to the wives of others, he is painfully extravagant. As there has been no report from the weather bureau to the contrary, it is believed that this wintry weather so far has made last spring look like two bits and a nickel. Without question the funniest thing in this world is a man crying. Possibly the only thing approaching him as an equal is a woman weighing over 150 pounds in the waltz When a girl is 18, she looks at marriage as so much sentiment with a milk and honey diet. After that period, however, she begins looking at it as a business proposition with a bread and butter "environment." as it were. "Has your social set," asked the Callow Youth of Miss Loneck. "reached that point in terpsichore where the gentlemen can gracefully and successfully lead the german?" "No," she innocently replied, "it is as much as they can do to lead the Negroes let alone the Dutch." If there could be such a thing as a new set of people ushered in with the new year, there might be a preservation of at least a portion of the resolutions pledged on the first. As it is now it seems that New Years is selected as Annanias' birthday anniversary, and the people generally make resolutions in celebration of the old man's brand of veracity. As Christmas carols and such are quite the rage in the plates, here is a short one written to fill space more than for any merit it might contain: On Christmas eve a young man had gone to buy a present for his adored one. On reaching the store a wave of absent-mindedness struck him, and he couldn't for the sake of him, think what would be the thing most suitable to the occasion. Handkerchiefs? No. The year before he had given her enough of them with which to invoice a notion store. Finally, he recalled that he had seen her not so many moons ago go tripping lightly and daintily across a sloppy thoroughfare, and he had observed a small hole in one of her hose. The idea forcibly struck him that he would buy several pairs of silk hose and make of them a present. He did. "Why, how did you know," she asked, after he had presented them, "my number?" "Why, er—er—" he stammereed, "we've held each other's hands often enough, and I've noticed the number of your gloves." [By the way, to make a short story shorter, did you know there is such a thing as telling the size of one's hose by the size of one's glove?] I. McCORKER. Mary Ann Freeman. There died in Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday morning, December 12th, the lady bearing the name with which we have headed this article. Mrs. Freeman was the wife of Mark Freeman, a Kansas pioneer who for many years was head cook at the old Eldridge House, Lawrence and latterly went to Cope land Hotel, Topeka, where he has been head cook for the past fifteen years. Mrs. Freeman was the mother of George Freeman, who will be remembered in theatrical circles, and who fell of heart disease in the streets of Pittsfield, Ill., during a parade of Primrose and West black and white ministrels several years ago. He was a premier cornetist and was the husband of Emma Hyers, one of the sometime ago famous Hyers sisters. Mary Ann Freeman was a remarkable old lady of fervent christian piety, was soft and guileless of speech, was devout in her honesty, was unassuming and possessed that cardinal principle, modesty. To her kind the race and posterity must look for their superior manhood. Mrs. Freeman leaves as survivors a widower, daughter and several immediate relatives. The date of purial could not be ascertained at this writing. W. H. Omaha. Thursday Dec. 13th. FREE SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER. BEFORE AFTER Is the recipe of a Celebrated Chemist, and is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It is the most wonderful preparation in the world to make kinky, knotty, stubborn, harsh, short and thin hair, long, thick, beautiful, straight, soft, glossy and pliable. It stops hair from falling out, promotes a rapid growth, restores natural color, and gives health to the hair and scalp, by positively curing dandruff and all scalp diseases. This marvelous remedy grows hair on bald heads and thin places. Please try it, and read some of the testimonials from thousands of persons who are now using it. Price 30 and 55 cents, by mail. Little Hero Pills, 10 and 25 cents. Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier, 30 cents. Scott's Mustache Forcer, 25 cents. Scott's Catarch Cure, (Liquid) 25 cents. Scott's Nasal Cream, (for Catarch) 25 cents. Dr. Marian's Tablebolds (for female troubles) 25 cents. Scott's Wonderful Pile Cure, 25 cents. NOTICE! With each order of one or more of any of our remedies, we will send you a free treatment of the Celebrated Little Hero Pills, (for all forms of kidney, Liver, Stomach and Urinary Diseases), at Drug Stores or sent by MAIL on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents wanted, can make $75 to $150 per month. Write to-day for instructions. Enclose stamps for reply. P. O. B. 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, I.y. Celebrated Astrologist and Clairvoyant. Life From Cradle to Grave. Gains the love of those you desire, causes happy marriages to the one you love, unites separated long or short distance--never fails, makes your enemies your friends, overcomes spells, conjuration, bad luck and mysterious sickness of all kinds. Lock and success given to last a life time. Never lance in any case undertaken. Do not invest in Policy, Letterty, or any speculation, until you consult me. you will go in by my advice, fee $1.00. Consultations daily, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m., except Sunday. Patrons attended to in any part of the world, satisfaction guaranteed. All letters answered on receipt of two two eent stamps. MRS. C. CARY, 1406 W. York St., Philadelphia, Pa. MME. DAVIS J.K. 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. 480 H st. sw. MRS. DR. RENNER 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 Peen, Avenue Teachpton, D. C. CHARLES FISCHER, Manufacturer and dealer in SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 823 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. C. METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GEOR. H. SAFORD, Secretary. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Military. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. ESTABLISHED 1880 BRIDGE The Evans Dental Parlors 1309 F St. N. W. Guaranteed $5.00 Set of Teeth, Branch Office. 307 7th St., N. W. Painless Extracting 50 CENTS. RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that RIPANS will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York. EXPERIENCED GERMAN SPECIALISTS. IN ATTENDANCE AT THE RAY URIC ACID. RHEUMATISM. NOSE, THROAT. LUNGS, HEART NERVES, BRAIN. BLOOD, SKIN. PRIVATE DISEASES OF BOTH SIXES. STOMACH. KIDNEY. BLADDER.. SEXUAL WEAKNESS STRICTURE. VARICOCELE HYDROCELE CURED. MEDICAL INSTITUTE. 317 6TH ST.N.W. WASHINGTON,D.C. RUPTURE CURED. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain. Trusses on trial, Structure, impotency, syllabic 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 CZABRA. 106th Street and 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W. The Old Reliable "CAPITAL CITY BENEFIT SOCIETY" 458 Louisiana Ave. Is Still Doing Business at the Old Stand. For $1.25 per month it pays $6, $7 or $8 per week. Pays for both Sickness, Accident and Death. No Distinction as to Color or Sex. INVESTIGATE. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. DR. M. O. DUMAS For The Colored American. With promptings tender, kind, sincere, I here extend a word of cheer, And trust that with the passing years No thought, no dread, no trembling fears Will ever cloud or mar thy way Or keep thee from the golden day. Through all thy years of work and wait, Thou didst not trust alone to fate; Thy task was always nobly done As truly as th' unchanging sun. No matter whether rich or poor, With thee all find a welcome door. While wending down the lane of life, Scarce ever are we free from strife; Yet as we pass from childhood's days With lofty peaks within our gaze A little cheer along the hill Oft makes the burden lighter still. It seems but yesterday to me, When first I grasped the hand of thee. Those days are vivid with me yet, Those scenes I can not soon forget. 'Twas in the old "Admitted Row," Down where the soldiers come and go. I see those boys, that splendid list, A nobler set did ne'er exist, Yes, there were Oleson, Beeler, Rice, E'er ready, faithful, prompt, precise, And Barrow, but alas! poor boy! He's reached the murmured waves of joy. Then Gannon, Johnson, Brooks, and Moore, These all were there in days of yore, And then Gallenne from New Orleans Steps forth and smiles behind the scenes; And Simmons, Freeman, Taylor, all, This near' completes those I recall. Some names I can not think to write, They've passed beyond my mental sight, But in this little poem of mine, Dumas takes rank far up the line, Then Julius, Smith, Pizot, and West, And Garrott, Parks, and all the rest. And so this hope I here extend, May thy successes never end; I would thy way enrich and bless, I wish thee more, I can not less, Thy manly life, refined, yet plain, All love again and yet again! —DR. JULIUS J. CHILCOAT. A RARE TREAT. Washington and Baltimore Musical and Dramatic Talent Give an Excellent Exhibition in the Monumental City. Baltimore, Md., Special.—On last Monday night at Madison St., Presbyterian church, the most notable gathering of Baltimore's most cultured society assembled to listen to one of the best concerts ever given in this city. The Musical and Aid Association of the above named church whose purpose is to encourage and develop musical and histrionic talent in the race, gave its initial performance. The talent brought out consisted of the very best in the two neighboring cities. Mr. Winston D. Payne of the Amphion Glee Club, of Washington, deserved every encomium he received for his fine and perfect rendition of classical numbers. Miss Ottie M. Brooks, of the capital city, whose delineation of Leah and Hagar showed the touch of a well-trained elocutionist, which captivated the great audience. The local talent consisted of Mme. Teresa Reid Stewart, Miss Eulalia Reid and Messrs. Nelson Tuntstall, a pupil of Mme. Selika, and Mr. George Cornish. Mr. Tunstall's rich baritone rendition of several numbers of the masters, stamps him as a coming singer of culture and genius as a cornetist. Mr. Samuel Barnes is perhaps the best in this part of the country, electrifying his auditors with a masterful execution of difficult selections. As an accompanist, Mr. Herbert Johnson, well known to the musical world needs no introduction. His touch is said to be of the very best. Too much credit can not be given Mr. Willis L. Tunstall the managerial spirit of the concert and who was ably assisted by Rev. R. H. Armstrong, D. D., and others. LEVER. Mr. S. P. Mitchell, editor of The Pioneer, and an active worker in the exslave movement, will be in the city during the holidays with a delegation of from fifty to one hundred persons. M. 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 inured by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentialis no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fall. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again. poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret tha will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has 'often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern stand- ard Family Medi- cine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE RIPANS ABULS MARK 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th;St. n. w. Telephone 152 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 sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church. Booklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousand 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, Osteopia, Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Dizziness, Catarrh, Dropys, Piles, Nervous Debilities, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an simple experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlor. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rhenism 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 Who'esale Elegant Club. Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. 15 MARYELOUS MEDIUM Mrs. Mary Miller, south Palmbeach, N.J. DR SHEA Liquor Dealer. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clad several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied. 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozono as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinks some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying skin and Scurf can not live after Ozono be from falling out. It will restore great hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but when you to use hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drool outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozono is 50c. a b this liberal offer, which is good at at to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, ros skin diseases. Also removes all facial small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, iron-clad guarantee to do all that is Now, we ask you a plain question: $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect. 0-day using our preparations, and the King of all Hair Tonics. O Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and strong, worrying scalp diseases. Itch after Ozono has been applied. It will restore gray hair to its natural look us make a statement. Many of our hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; they use it to drop out. Ozono straight nothing but Ozono is necessary; can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do this is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we no and one large bottle of Elem bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, and also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, moles; makes the old look young. We one package of our celebrated, FULLY PURE, and no soap but a p which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dundruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten oair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever The Louvre Glove Co. 931 F street, n. w. has the largest variety and style of goods in the glove line of any store in the city. Ladies can find everything they want in the gloveline in this store. All styles and prices of men's gloves are also kept here. The announcement of this store in The Colored American will give all the information desired. The Colored American invites its readers to visit this store this week and the first of next week in making selections for Christmas gifts. --- ? 16 221 COLONIAL HALIFAX, WASHINGTON, H. H. grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or if you a plain question—would we absorb dissatisfied with our preparations, him for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively say, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dundruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the go out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on over the first application. Odle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all facial imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look. One of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever SAY. YOUNG MAN! A good, honest, intelligent young or middle-aged man, who is not afraid to work and wants to make an honest living, can learn something of interest to himself by calling at The Colored American office, 459 C street, n. w. Must furnish reference and be acquainted with the city. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER EING CO. PHILADELPHIA, VOL. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs.—You are at liberty to s used OZONO, and give it my most he fooled so often, it does me good to recon Dear Sirs.—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and gro A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth you can use it to secure a glossy lo "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST Gentlemen. After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. ZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine s $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once Zono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 2 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. is like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical $1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $ no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. The Louis Rothchilds Company's Pure Ry. Sold by Jack Ryan and at all other first class establishments. --- Boston Chemical Company ; Here is another: BEFORE AFTER the following goods: SiLver Creek MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114. Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street. Toledo, O. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 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 IN USTRIAL ASSOCIATION. 1087 South street, Philadelphia, enna.