The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER DOINGS ON THE LAKE FRONT—A Breezy Time in Store For a Minor who Attempts to Vote—The City in a Social Whirr During the Festive Season Just Closed. [The Chicago Office of The Colored Ameri can is located at 59 Dearborn St., suite 412.] Chicago, Ill. Special—A celebrated election case will be heard in the Criminal Court before Judge Tuley on next Wednesday. Arthur G. Wallace and Mike Allan the defendants in the case are charged with illegal registration and fraudulent voting, The state hopes to prove by Arthur G. Wallace who is said to have confessed that he is under the age of twenty one, and that Mike Allan with whom he boarded was the instigation of his registering and attempt to vote. If Wallace does so testify he will convict himself of having been guilty of registering illegally and at the same time will cause Mike Allan to be required to offset it by the statement that he did not so cause him to register. Mike Allan is being defended by the very able and prominent lawyer, J. Gray Lucas who says he will have Mike Allan discharged regardles of Arthur Wallace's testimony. The Fellowship Club which is prominent among our club organizations in Chicago gave a reception and dance last Friday night at the residence of Mr. R. B. Harrison one of the members. The affair was attended by a large number of Chicago's elite. On Christmas night, West Chicago Lodge G U. O. of O. F. gave a very successful public entertainment at the People's Institute. The address of the evening was delivered by the Hon. J. Gray Lucas, a member of the order and one of the leading lawyers of the race on the "Practical Benefits of Odd-fellowship." The choir of one of our prominent churches gave a social at the house of one of its members for the purpose of raising money to buy new song books. The girls are young and they indulged in tripping the light fantastic toe to a slight extent. The news was not slow in reaching the ears of the pastor who hurled forth a lot of spleen and scorching sentiments and ended by refusing to accept $15 which had been raised at the social. Is this pastor as chaste along other lines of morality as in this particular case? If he would spend less time in venting spleen and more time in trying to win the love of his congregation, then contributing to and standing by the church would be less like a task than it is at present. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 190 J. L. C. Mr. Lewis Johnson of Cleveland, O. was in the city last week, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Johnson is an employee of the Western Union Telegraph Company in the main office at Cleveland. While here Mr. Johnson made favorable impressions on several of our girls, and he would be as welcome as flowers that bloom in the spring, at any time he comes. Bethel Literary Mr. T. J. C. illustrated le hibit at the the Bethel L. association, Tu 8th. There dred views features of the The new year and the new century was usnered into being with appropriate services at the various churches. All were packed to overflowing. The Chicago Amateur Minstrel Club gave their annual reception and dance New Year's afternoon and evening. As this is a favorite organization a large crowd participated. Hon. J. Madison Vance of New Orleans, is in the city, the guest of Mr. H. Y. Arnett, 325 T st. Mr. Vance has many friends in Washington who will be delighted to greet him. He will remain here a week or more. Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Mr. T. J. Calloway will deliver an illustrated lecture on the Negro Exhibit at the Paris Exposition, before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, Tuesday evening, January 8th. There will be about one hundred views of the most interesting features of the exhibit. Mr. Calloway was the special agent in charge of the Negro Exhibit, and its wonderful success was due wholly to his plan and efforts. The lecture will be held in the main auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The illustrated feature is something new in the program of the Literary, but because of the importance of the subject matter and the expert knowledge of the lecturer, cannot fail to be interesting and attractive. Mr. Richard E. Toomey will recite an original poem appropriate to the occasion. A silver offering will be taken at the door to defray stereopiticon expenses. PRICE FIVE CENTS. HON. HENRY P. CHEATHAM RECO Of Deeds-Exemplary Official Career— A Less Favored Brother Never Appeals in Vain-His Retention Sought. Henry P. Cheatham, to my mind is one of the greatest characters in public life. He sprang from humble surroundings but he had within him a spirit which is typical of all true Americans whether black or white, to do or die. Obstacles therefore were only incentives to spur him on, persecutions a spur and his daily necessities only the mother which guided him on. Like all public men he has made mistakes, but the mistakes were only the desire to help advance some less fortunate brother, and I can truthfully say no man in distress ever called on him in vain. Such is Henry P. Cheatham the man As a politician he has been a success; skilled in the school of diplomacy, well equipped for the management of men, there is no leader in public life, who has the advancement of the race more at heart. Twice elected to Congress, and then defeated, he never wavered in his duty to his party. As Recorder of Deeds the improvements in his office have been forward. None of his predecessors ever presided over this office with greater dignity or honor. While seeking to advance the interests of the District of Columbia he has kept the whole people before him, and sought to help them. North Carolina is proud that one of her sons is so honored. Her people regardless of color, race or party, are unanimous in asking the President to retain him, and when the news came that there would be no change there was rejoicing from the mountains to the seashore. In these days when oppression for the Negro is abroad and justice seems to be stifled, let us uphold the hands of our leaders wherever found and work for the liberty of the race. J. E. SHEPARD, M. D. Presents For Their Pastors. In celebration of the new year, the congregations of a number of colored churches presented their pastors with articles of wearing apparel for themselves and members of their families, together with flour, groceries, and other provisions. Among the pastors so remembered were Revs. Dr. Walter H. Brooks of Nineteenth Street Baptist church; Rev. Geo. W. Lee of the Vermont Avenue Baptist church; Rev. R. V. Peyton of the Mount Horeb Baptist church, and Rev. William J. Howard of the Zion Baptist church. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. General News Notes. 10 The Baptist church of Arkansas broke the record in fund raising in their recent convention at Little Rock, when $6,140 in cash money was subscribed. Efforts are going to be put forth by the colored people of North Carolina to get a part of the landscript fund for the A. and M. College of that state, which is guaranteed by the Federal laws. The Tuskegee Negro Conference to be held in February promises to be the largest yet held Mr. Booker T. Washington has received more letters from people intending to be present than ever before. A Chicago newspaper announces that at a banquet to be given in May by a graduated class of the University of Chicago, a colored man, Mr. William Clarence Heustin of Kentucky, will reply to the toast "The New South." The largest grocery store in the little city of Union Springs, Alabama, is owned by Mr. John W. Thomas, a colored man. Mr. Thoms runs a market, two restaurants, billiard hall and a grocery store, wholesale and retail combined. Mr. W. H. Campbell; the well known colored printer of Pensacola, Florida, is regarded as the best colored job printer south of the Mason and Dixon's line. The whites have fittingly acknowledged such to Mr. Campbell; who is kept constantly employed in work of a delicate nature. Emancipation celebration was observed in a good many of the cities throughout the country on last Tuesday. The two largest probab'y were those held in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Editol Chris J. Perry of The Tribune and Judson W. Lyons made the principal addresses respectively. A ship load of colored men sailed from San Francisco several days ago for Honolulu. This is the outcome of the visit of Hon. J. C. Leftwich of Alabama to Hawaii. These men are to work on the sugar plantations in Hawaii at excellent wages with homes furnished. It has been decided by the trustees of the Alcom Agricultural and Mechanical College of Mississippi to admit young women to that institution on equal footing with the young men. This has been under consideration for some years. The recent decision is backed by $15,000 appropriation for a building for girls. The mechanical world is busily engaged now examining the recent invention of Mr. Jefferson Gary of St. Louis, Mo., who has brought forward a passenger and freight elevator. The BOTH A W. Z AOISHA A (INGO,TO) 3111 mechanical journals, seemingly look upon the project with favor and Mr. Gray is confident of the success of his invention. Figures That Indicate That Maritime People Excel in its Consumption. The sugar crop of the world amounts in a normal year to about 8,000,000 tons, of which the largest part, about 4,500,000 tons, comes from beets, and the balance, 3,500,000 tons, from sugar cane. Of the latter the largest proportion comes from the West Indies and a large amount from the island of Java. Among the countries producing beet sugar Germany comes first with about one-third of the world's crop; then Austria, with about as much, then France, Russia and Belgium and Holland, together, with substantially the same quantity. In respect of the production of beet sugar in the United States there has been a vast increase since the establishment of the McKinley tariff in 1890. The year previous the American product was 2,800 tons. Two years later it was 12,000 tons. Four years later it was 20,000 tons. Last year it was 43,000 tons, and the product is on the increase. The McKinley tariff established between July 1, 1891, and July 1, 1895, a bounty to be paid by the United States government to the sugar producers, with a view of stimulating the industry and compensating those engaged, in it for the changes made in the duty upon imported sugar. is what every man or woman likes to look at. It lends tone to the appearance. Our Queen Pomade gives satisfaction whenever used. It softens the hair and gives it a good appearance; stops the hair from falling out; and cleans the scalp of dandruff. Large bottles twenty five (25) cents; city orders delivered free; drop us a postal card. Cardozo's Pharmacy, 1201 R Street, Washington, D. C. 19 L. J. HAYDEN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER OF The J. P. Kerr Indian Medicines, 620 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE WOODSON HOUSE First-class, newly furnished and decorated unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars One half a square from Pennsylvania depot 467 Missouri Avenue. 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First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen Hot and Cold Baths MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buffet and Cafe - 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunen Every Day Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. ROSSEL DOUGLASS. 220 B. ST., AD 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First/class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. O. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home comfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, Proprietor published the First Negro Illusurated Journal-Great Race Leader-Editor of The Colored American, Washington District of Columbia. To be truly great, without seeming to is a quality—yea a virtue, possessed by but few men of our race. As a rule, more who are par excellent in science, art of literature, are sadly deficient in the quality—personal magnetism— without which they are but human trebergs, floating hither and thither upon the great ocean of life, imparting a chilly feeling wherever, by chance they drift. Each day sees them fur- ner away from the great mass of the people who can "make and mar." These are "big men." They are our meteors—going off into space—radiating a great but momentary light, leav- ing the world in greater darkness than ever. But the subject of this sketch, the Hon. E. E. Cooper, like "Old col" is a center of the system of planets and satellites which move around him in well defined orbits, without vari- ation, being kept in position by a human gravitation, a centripetal force, which only the great men of all classes possess. Having a broad intellect, a green sense of human nature, a manly bearing and a jovial disposition, he is always the central figure wherever he as was the case in our city during his short stay here Saturday and Sunday. Few of our citizens know that he is the editor of The Colored American the leading Negro journal in this country. And he has the honor of having published the first illustrated Negro newspaper—The Freeman Indianapo- lis, Ind., Selling out The Freeman, he went to Washington and established The Colored American, and with an undomnitable will and an uncompromising pen he has made it the leading Negro journal of this country. A staunch supporter of President McKinley and the republican party, he went into the campaign with his journal which was regarded as the Republican Text Book in these parts, and contributed much to the republican cause in the doubtful states—New York, Maryland, New Jersey and West Virginia. "There's nothing 'little' about Editor Cooper" was overheard while he was here. Read his editorial column and be convinced. No "tit for tat"—no "mud-slinging" no fighting of "imaginary foes"—"no blood and thunder" theorical flights—he never loses his head nor his self respect. Read his editorial of last week in answer to a Mississippi contemporary, who made a vicious and uncalled for attack on The Colored American and The New York Age. Had the attack been on some other journalist (?) probably the answer would have been a column or more of vituperation—slander—abuse with 'Jackass', sandwiched in between every word. But not so with E. E. Cooper; he simply stated plain and convincing facts—in plainer English, and, as the plainest man, scorning the time-worn mud-slinging so common to some of the vulgar lipped editors. He leads to the assumption that an object can have merit minus abuse. You are not necessarily a "Braying Ass" if you don't agree with his ideas. It would not be a bad idea for some of the lesser lights to follow in his wake. Unostentatious to the core, his characteristic betray his recognition of the brotherhood of man; his love for the man with the hoe. In short he may be termed a plain, blunt man—a man that lives above the fog and whose efforts at all times are di- --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. rected toward the uplifting of our down trodden race. Long five Cooper and The Colored American.—Newport News Recorder, Matt. N; Lewis, Editor. Town Topics. Miss Laura Parker has returned from a pleasant visit to Hampton, Va. Mrs. Guessie Henderson spent New Year's day with friends in Philadelphia, Rev. J. C. Williams of Manning, S. C. is now located at Sumter, same state. Dr. L. H. Harris, the popular s. w. druggist has moved in his new head quarters. Mr. E. E. Cooper spent this week in the West and visited his old home, Indianapolis, while away. Rev. J, S. Johnson spent Sunday in Baltimore and delivered an address in one of the prominent churches there. Mr. Charles W. Williams of the Government Printing Office, is able to be out among his friends after a short illness. The funeral of Mr. Eddie Walker of E street s. w., took place at Zion Baptist church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Shermonte Brooks, 325 Oak street, Le Droit Park were the happy recipient of a fine daughter Xmas morning. Miss Gertrude Clark of 15th street, accompanied by Miss Eva Cohen of 16th street has returned home from a pleasant visit to friends in New York City. Mr. James E. Crawley, one of the valued typos of The Colored American force, after a brief illness, to the delight of his many friends is at his post again. Mrs. M. L. Keelan, wife of John C. Keelan of the G. P. O., has been summoned by wife to the bedside of her mother in E. Boston, Mass., who has been stricken with paralysis. Queen Pomade for the hair sent any where by mail on receipt of price, twenty five cents (25), and five cents (5) extra for postage. One cent stamps or silver accepted. Mrs. L. M. Snelson (nee Mason) has returned from a most delightful trip to Chicago and a trip up the Great Lakes She will be pleased to welcome her friends at her residence 2202 14th st. The service at St. Monica's church Christmas morning was very largely attended, Rev. Dr. Mapp deserves great credit for the good work he is doing and the great amount of interest he has already arcused. The custom of making calls on New Years Day seems to be dying out. Time was when nearly every young fell's and old fellow for that matter dressed up and "did the rounds." Now a days some of the girls only see their "bestest" fellow on New Years Day, and look happier and make more "Goo, Goo Eyes," than they would if there was a "push" present. The watch meeting services at the different local churches Monday night were well attended and unusually interesting. A large congregation was in attendance at the 19th Street church The church aid society turned in $50 for the poor, the sexton was presented with a purse of about $24 and the pastor, Rev. Walter H. Brooks was the recipient of a fine overcoat and pair of trousers. Remarkable Glove Values AT THE Louvre Glove Company. A rich lady cured of her deafness and Noise in the Head by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave $10,000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 10429 The Nicholson Institute, 780, Eighth Avenue, New York, U. S. A. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C 11 INSURANCE AGENT 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. G. C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street Northwest. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. 1.1 502010 111121 1.1 111121 1.1 10 E w m o J y b o b t w s t t o t w l b l h p e a g C r c o t g b e u p l k a s t d t r l t f f t 7 v I f e y e 7 k g v I SPARKS FROM OUR ANVIL. Not one woman in an hundred ever marries her "first love." Every pretty woman manages to get all the numbers on her bail program taken, whether she can dance or not. Every play bearing a title with something about a "Heart" in it appeals to the softer emotions of the women folks. The kinodrome, vitagraph, biograph and comograph pictures all mean the same thing, as the monocycle, locomobile and automobile. Many a good girl tries to find some consolation in the thought that Her God knows she is alright whether the people believe it or not. One of the small conceits of human nature is a green country boy in the society of a metropolitan city trying to make a hit with the belles. After a girl has had what she designates a Real Affair of the Heart, and is turned down, she wilts as same as a wild flower for want of proper nourishment. Many a boy has such a large mouth that probably the kidnapers consider it useless to attempt to put a gag in it, fearing that they could not find any large enough to fit. Well, you are through with your holiday carousals. Now, pick the red out of your eyes, stop gaping, and go to work in the interest of replenishing a depleted pocketbook. Many a man is so full of conceit that he thinks every time he goes down the street all eyes are thrust upon him, the same as the people hoist windows to gaze upon a circus parade. After a man gets drunk, and goes to bed with his clothes on, he awakes the next morning wondering what in thunder could have induced him to go to bed in such a condition! When a woman is growing stout, never violate the breach of propriety by saying she is getting too large for her clothes. Compromise the matter by saying her clothes are getting too small for her. A woman philosopher gives it as her experience that the fire of love in one of her sex can be kept a flame more than once, but that it will not sparkle with the intense fierceness as when it was first kindled. This is the time of the year when a great many women who flutter around in society at receptions are wearing "dresses" cut so low in the neck that they show enough bones to start a packing house. There seems to be only this advant age in living in a large town: A good show that can generally be seen in a large town for 10, 20 and 30 cents, runs the prices up from 50 cents to 2 dollars when it strikes a lot of "jays" in a country town Every boy loves adventure. It develops that when a boy is kidnaped, he says never a word, wondering all the while what the kidnapers intends doing with him. Kidnapers, however, have a hard time with a girl even after they have put a gag in her mouth to prevent screaming aloud. The man reporter who says "dainty refreshments" in his write-ups should be shown as much contempt as he who complains to his male friends of having a "severe sick headache." Both expressions suggest that there is still a rib in the sterner sex that the Lord failed to extract for those whose superstructure is somewhat weak, Comparisons are said to be odious, but, anyway, you are surely generous enough to pardon this remark. To appreciate fully the curves of a puny and bony girl in a low neck dress and those of a woman in robust health, you must leeds compare the merits of a man whose music consists principally of the absurdities of ragtime and of he who confines himself to the niceties of a Strauss waltz. I. McCORKER HERE AND THERE Dr. John S. Outlaw's smile over that boy has broadened into a smile. Next Thursday evening is to be an annual re-union of church and friends at Park Temple. Rev. J. S. Johnson preached at the Metropolitan church in Baltimore last Sunday morning. Mr. Clarence White, the well known violinist will render a selection at 15th Street Presbyterian church tomorrow morning. Mr. John L. Slaughter and wife of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are visiting Miss S. E. Dorsey, 322 Spruce street, northwest, Miss Cora McGwinn of 2245 12th street, northwest, is at home for two weeks and will be glad to see her many friends. The watch meeting at Park Temple was very solemn and interesting. The pastor indicated the future plans for special meetings. Mr. J. F. Pratt a special examiner in the Pension Bureau has returned from Arkansas where he has been doing official work for the government. Rev. J. S. Johnson of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Sunday school was the host at a banquet given to his class at Gray's restaurant last Monday evening. Sunday January 6th, Rev. Sterling Brown will preach his fourth anniversary sermon at Park Temple. The services are to be special at morning and evening. The "Brownies" entertained last Wednesday night at the residence of Mrs. Russell Boyd, 1742 K street, n. w. The affair, attended by nearly all of the members and a number of visitidg strangers, was, as usual, extremely enjoyable. Mr. Wm. Watkins of the Census Bureau, has just returned from Montgomery, Ala., where he spent the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. Charles E. Cook, who has been visiting the homestead at Johnstown, Pa., may now be found at his post in the Pension Bureau. Mrs. Julia Williamson Shaw, accompanied by her son, Master William Andrew Shaw and her sister, Miss Mary O'Hear Williamson, spent the holidays with her parents in Philadelphia. Miss Mary returning in time to attend the Bachelors Ball here last Monday evening. Rev, W, A. Creditt, pastor of Cherry Street Baptist church of Philadelphia, has been ill for the past week. Members and friends of Rev. Creditt's church remembered him in a most generous and substantial way Christmas. Among the things received were three tons of coal, groceries, silverware, pictures, $45 in cash and $50 for a suit of clothes: THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True ORGANIZED Jan Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd An order devoted to the interests of its business relations. We offer you an opportunity, in enterprises owned and controlled by men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, or than three (3) years nor older than sixty (6) There are two Fountains, the Subordina 1 Order of True Reformers ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, referred to the interests of its members, both in their home and s. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invest- ises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by co- re members of the Order. found in health and mind, of good moral character, not young ears nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership to Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, V. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to the country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per mo As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years old. 4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per pay as taxes 80 cents per month. Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay. Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. The Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age;) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00 either cash or bank 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 $24,500 you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three 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 fee is $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $200. Its value is $100 to $65. The age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual fee is $500 to $800. The age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual fee is $12 to $14.50. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. It is entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or 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 $20,000. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a source 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, pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposit is 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia is Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— SOURCES. Amounts ... $8,272.80 Bonds and ... 164,423.83 General Banks ... 48,393.22 Issues ... 14,000.00 Fixtures ... 99,588.00 Cases and taxes ... 6,850.00 Bonds ... 1,388.99 Candents ... 12,390.80 Cards ... 35,820.00 Cases ... 391,120.84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 Surplus fund ... 80,957 Undivided profits ... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit ... 118,424 Total ... 391,120 Theer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street and members of the Order and the public generally are saving the cost of food products. Cashier is the newspaper published by the order from its own headquarters, and established thereon an 'Old Folk's Home'. With us utility and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit ease to its members alone, nor even to members families, but tends to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious life upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South, must by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy life of each year is set apart as a Grendal Rally Day for the Home. It can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. The Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., 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. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel, the value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00 either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes: -Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 y dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is va After one year, its value is $100 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 year $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued fir one year its value is $500 to $800 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 year $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 T 29, 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 Certifica e is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $100 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11 40. The 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 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 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 ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,390 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 flice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vo 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 Henriroo 634 acres of land, and established thereon an example liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, and 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, will invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 960 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 ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,390 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 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 office 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 $1.00 per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an 'Old Folk's Home', With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 960 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 owus 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 18 buildings. For any further information, address W. P. BURKELL, G. W. Secretary, W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. , G, W, Master, --- A HIVE RESOURCES BOSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES W. P. BURKELL, G. W. Secretary. THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG 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. ential 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 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." F80M A FOREIGN PORT. Vancouver, B. C., The Colored American, D. C.: 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. THE LEADING COLORED JOURNAL IN AMERICA 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. AFFORDS MUCH NEWS. Mr. Cooper: Enclosed you will find $2 for one years subscription. I am unable to express my very high appreciation of The Colored American which affords so much news of interest concerning the colored people. I think The Colored American was one of the strongest supporters of McKinley's administration and venture to say that I believe it did more toward converting the timid colored voters than any other journal that was placed before the people. Yours truly, J. C. 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, 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 CONTINENT. AN INTERESTING 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 influ- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. ential 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 vexatious 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 belligerons 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 one I would accept, is such as leaves me free and untrammeled. I have time for other activities. T. Z. S THE LINOEN AND HAREWOOD FLATS Le Droit Park-Corner of Harewood and Oak Streets. Mr. Banes the real estate dealer has erected two of the most modern flats in Washington situated in Le Droit Park. The situation of these flats is an ideal one, on Third street, two doors from the Fourth street car line. The fluish of the flats is elegant, and they have a preposessing appearance. They are three stories high, and each floor has three flats of four rooms each and bath. The whole flat is heated by steam, thus saving the necessary expense of buying fuel. Each flat has a parlor, dining room, bed room, kitchen and bath room and private hall rooms, and halls are heated by steam. The kitchens have a modern gas range, hot and cold water, cupboards, pantry attachment. These flats are no doubt, the best in the city. Persons having a large family can easily rent two ad joining flats saving the enormous rent of an entire house. They are thoroughly and artistically finished. The walls are papered and frescoed, and glasses of a large size, supported by a modern mantel piece are in each parlor. Le Droit Park has become a pleasant part of Washington in which to reside and these beautiful flats are a happy addition to the residences there. Mr. Banes has spared no pains in making these flats comfortable and inviting and already applications are being made for rentals thereof. Colored people with first class reference who desire a beautiful part of the city in which to live, and at the same time occupy comfortable and improved apartments, without renting a whole house, and paying high rent, can find a happy medium in these flats. The terms are easy. The buildings are open daily for inspection. For further information call at the office of Mr. Charles E. Banes, corner 14th and G sts. n, w. The Hour and the Man. (From the Chicago Tribune.) Shortly before 10 o'clock p. m. Dec. 31, 1900, a shaggy-haired man with a large red nose and a large red mouth stationed himself at a prominent corner down town and proceeded to harrangue the crowd passing by. "We are standing, my fellow-citizens," he said in a powerful voice, "at a momentous period of the world's history! This is the last minute of the last hour of the last day of the last month of the last month of the last BEFORE AFTER is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it paves the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep our agents supplied with circulars and other advertising matter Company making Straightline is charter with ample capital to carry out all its prom citizens of this city, and should not be con that are trying to do business on the rep Straightline to-day has the largest sale of sold and used in every State in the Union, endured by all users with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The Company making Straightine is chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, with ample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers are among the leading citizens of this city, and should not be confounded with the many "take" concerns that are trying to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightine Straightine 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 endowed by all users WE WANT 10,000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to day for terms and full information in your place. A trial can (about one month) will be mailed to any address on receipt of and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING GIFT FUN Why not turn over a new lea home folks something substantial and substantial and useful things here mentions, arranged to suit your conv Reception Chair or a mirrored China a most acceptable gift. Besides the Cabinets, Decorated Lamps, Writi land China in Dinner and Tea Fish, Game and Soup Sets. These sible gifts. Your choice of them al Groga Write to day for terms and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's treatment) of Nelson's Straighttime will be mailed to any address on receipt of 80c. in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. GIFT FURNITURE Why not turn over a new leaf this New Year 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, year of the last century many of us will ever—" A big snowball took him in the mouth, the clock in a neighboring tower struck 12, and he passed sputtering and swearing into the twentieth century. THE NEGRO IN THE In Race Development For his Services in Mr, Robert Pelhan whom was made in His Greeting. (From The Argonaut.) The other day a newly-appointed warden was taken by the prison chaplain into the chapel, where the prisoners were assembled in a body. The chaplain presented him to the company with the remark that he would say a few words. The warden was a bashful man and unaccustomed to speechmaking. He stammered, stuttered, blushed, and faltered: "Ladies and er—er—no—no—gentle—that is,men and fellow-prisoners—er—I can't make a speech. I don't know how to make a speech. In fact, all—er—all I can say is—er—that I am very glad indeed to see so many of you here!" A woman who will admit that her husband is the only man who ever proposed to her is as rare as a man who will confess that he doesn't know how to play poker. Straightine in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell The Grandest Hair Preparation ever discovered, Nelson's Straightine Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a day working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1 to $8.00. Selling article ever offered to agents. The price and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well like 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, promises. Its officers are among the leading confounded with the many "fake" concerns reputation we have made for Straighttime sale of any hair preparation on the market. It is on, and in many foreign countries, and is high- URNITURE My leaf this New Year and give the real and useful? You can get these here on easy weekly or monthly pay-convenience. A handsome Gold-leaf China Closet or Sideboard would make these there are Parlor and Music Writing Desks, Bookcases, fine Havi-Tea Sets; also Beautifully Decorated these are a few, out of a storeful of sen- an's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, THE NEGRO IN THE WEST A FACTOR In Race Development—Drawing Big Pay For his Services in the Wooly West. Mr, Robert Pelham, jr., mention of whom was made in the last issue of The Colored American, does not desire to be quoted as saying: "The chances for the Negro to secure paying employment in the West are superior to the chances afforded him in the South," but rather that "the Western section is a great field in which the Afro-American of push can find not only great opportunities but a better environment than obtains in the most conservative section of the South. That the Negro missed a golden opportunity to better his condition in not availing himself of the homestead and other beneficial government land laws during the past thirty years." The 1749 Afro Americans employed in the five packing houses in Chicago and Kansas City mentioned, draw nearly $900,000 instead of $400,000 per annum. Mr. Pelham has consented to read his paper "The Negro in the West —A Factor in Race Development," again next Sunday, Jan. 6, at 3 p. m., before the Congressional Lyceum, at Lincoln Memorial chucrh, cor. 11 and Rts. n, w. 14 Cures WeakMen Free Insures Love and a Happy Home For All. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicoce e, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size L. W, KNAPP, M. D. and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. 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The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE TAKEN FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW [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 disappoints anyone. It is the only safe preparation in the world that straightens kinky hair as shown above. Nourishes the scalp, cures dandruff, 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 Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never falls 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 with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or we will ship you express paid one 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. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. THE SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION And Constitutional Rights Discussed by "Justata"—The Enforcement of the Present Laws Only Necessary—Light on the Impending Question. Editor The Colored American: Some time ago I wrote an article in regard to the disfranchisement of colored voters in certain of the Southern States and proposed a remedy therefore which was very favorably received by your valued paper and such of my acquaintances in general as I came in contact with; and white I am of the opinion that the remedy I then proposed would, if carried out, prove most efficacious, yet on a careful reading of the Constitution of the United States I have clearly seen that the remedy proposed would necessarily involve an amendment to the Constitution altering the method of determining the representation as set forth in clause 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment, and being further impressed with the fact that clauses 1, 2 and 5 of the said Amendment cover the whole question fully and completely and leaves no room for doubt that a Congress having an assured republican majority as has the Congress recently elected, and determined to carry out the laws placed upon the statue books by the illustrious patriots who brought the republican party into being, have ample power therein to deal with and remedy the evils justly complained of, I will, for the benefit of such of your readers as may not have ready access to a copy of the Constitution give a transcript of clauses 1, 2, and 5 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution. ARTICLE XIV. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the states wherein they reside No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. 2. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, representatives in Congress, the executive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male members of such state being twenty-one years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for the participation in rebellion or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article. There can be no doubt that the statesmen who framed this amendment to the Constitution saw with prophetic eye that the day would surely come when a determined, persistent and vigorous attempt would be made to foist upon us the very evils with which we are now confronted, and with a wisdom and forethought which challenges unbounded admiration, enacted this similar amendments to the Constitution against the evil days which were to come. Those glorious founders of the Republican party, after by almost superhuman efforts establishing the party upon a secure foundation, and ensuring its transmission with all its traditions, institutions, and principles untarnished, and placing in our hands the trusty weapons for the defense of Republican principles, went down to their honored graves happy in the belief that we, their successors, would prove worthy of the high trust reposed in us and would manfully wield the weapons which had been so skillfully forged for us to be used in the hour of dire need; and now that the evil days aro upon us, now that the serpent, grown strong by indulgence and grown insolent by what it is greatly to be feared will prove misplaced toleration, raises his hateful crest and strikes a blow surcharged with deadliest hate and venom at the hand that was in love and charity stayed when that hand clutched the serpent—Rebellion—by the throat, and when that hand had but to maintain its sinewy grasp yet but a little longer and the hateful serpent would have been stilled forever in death; now that the evil is upon us, now that the long delayed but expectant blow has fallen, now that those noble souls who have laid them down to rest in their honored graves are calling to us to follow in the pathway they trustfully blazed out for us to follow in, what do we hear from these dagenate sons of honored sires? One of these latter day "leaders" says, "It is a big question, in fact two of them, * * has any one of them a practical plan to offer?" Great Scott! is not the "plan" offered by the 14th amendment to the Constitution sufficiently "practical"? Another "leader" at the topmost round of the ladder is quoted as saying in substance that he does not think it expedient at this time to take drastic measures in the matter under consideration for the reason, forsooth, that he thinks that the South shows signs of breaking up its Democratic solidarity, and he thinks that any attempt at present to compel the South to respect its Constitutional obligations might frustrate the supposed tendency on the part of Southern Democracy to fall apart by reason of its own innate rottenness; this "leader" can rest assured that the Southern solidarity will not be broken by the volitions of the South until every colored voter therein has been disfranchised, nor will disfranchisement cease until the Republican party shall awaken from its lethargy, or its timidity, or its culpable indifference, or its inefficient leadership, whichever it may be, (if not a combination of them all) and, imbued with some of the spirit of the immortal Lincoln, and Sumner, and Stanton, Brown, Garrison and the hosts who in their day and generation did not hesitate to bare their breasts to all of the horrors of war, malevolent vituperation, and deadly danger in a cause which they believed to be just, and who had the courage to say "Thus far shall thou go, and no farther," and ye have committed the deed, so shall ye incur the prescribed penalty. When those Southern States enacted those disfranchisement laws, they did so knowingly, wilfully, and deliberately, and in full knowledge of the Constitutional prohibition and the penalties incurrable thereunder; but they thought that their party would soon obtain the ascendency in national affairs, and that they could do their damnable work, with impunity; and the same spirit that animated them when they defied, and for long years waged deadly war upon the flag of our fathers, animated them when, in their pride and arrogance and intolerable presumption they defied and are still defying the Constitution; and so, in the name of outraged justice, in the name of the Grand Old Republican party of the days of yore; in the name of the Republican party which we still love and cherish, though we cannot reverence and respect it as fully as we could wish; in the name of the Negro race from whom the immortal Lincoln struck the chains of slavery, and chatteldom, and ineffable degradation, and bade lift up his head and be a man; in the name of humanity; and finally in the name of that Republican party which we hope to transmit all honored and unsullied from those who have gone before; in all these most potent names we conjure the leaders of the Republican party to arise in their might, in the might which we, the Republican party, give them, and unflinchingly, unfalteringly, and with the calm determination born of righteous indignation against outraged justice, mete out the punishment prescribed by the Constitution to those recreant States that have violated its statutes. 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DAVIS Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. 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. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 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. Port information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GEO. H. SAFORD, Secretary. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the students. Catalogues now ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. The Evans Dental Parlors 1309 F St. N. W. Guaranteed $5.00 Set of Teeth. Branch Office. 307 7th St., N. W. PaloLess Extracting 50 CENTS. ESTABLISHED 1880 BRIDGE R.I.P.A.N.S Wanted—a case of bad health that R.I.P.A.N.S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York. EXPERIENCED GERMAN SPECIALISTS. IN ATTENDANCE AT THE RAY URIC ACID. RHEUMATISM. NOSE, THROAT. LUNGS, HEART NERVES, BRAIN. BLOOD, SKIN. PRIVATE DISEASE OR BONN SEXES. STOMACH. KIDNEY. BLADDER. SEXUAL WEAKNESS STRICTURE. VARICOCELE HYDROCELE CURED. MEDICAL INSTITUTE. 317 6TH ST. N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. RUPTURE CURED. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no in jection, no pain. Trusses on trial. Stricture, impotency syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases and cure accomplished. Vitality restored. Hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6. Tuesdays and Satur days till 8 p. m. DR CZARRA. 316 6th Street and 491 Louisiana Ave., N. W. The Old Reliable "CAPITAL CITY BENEFIT SOCIETY" 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. COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. AND PARAGRAPHERS Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar contributed a poem in Negro dialect to the special number of the December Saturday Evening Post. Prof. W. E. DuBois of Atlanta, Ga., has been engaged to write a series of articles for The Atlantic Monthly, America's leading magazine. Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar's new book, "The Love of Landry" bids fair to outsell any of his former works. The book is an interesting one, and stamps Mr. Dunbar as an author of the first order. Mr. Booker T. Washington's autobiography running in the Outlook becomes more and more interesting, and many papers and magazines are applying to the Outlook Company for permission to reproduce the same. Small, Maynard & Company, Boston, have announced that the third edition of "The Future of the American Negro," by Mr. Booker T. Washington is now ready. The book has had a ready sale, and is regarded as a standard work. A strong appeal to the imagination is made by an article in The World's Work for January, on "Great Tasks of the New Century," which deals with the most impor aut canal and railway undertakings in America, Europe, Asia and Africa now projected or in course of execution. Winston Spencer Churchill, the English war correspondent and son of the late Lord Randolph Churchill, has written for the January number of The World's Work an intimate and graphic character sketch of Lord Roberts, much of the material for which was gathered at first hand in South Africa. An infinite capacity for taking pains is set down as the secret of the success of England's ablest general. Mr. Chestnutt's new book, The House Behind the Cedars, is meeting with wonderful success. The Boston Herald recently had the following to say of the merits of the book: "Mr. Charles W. Chestnutt is not the first man to write strongly and impressively of racial prejudices, but he is one of the first to write sympathetically and comprehensively from both view points. * * Mr. Chestnutt writes with delicacy and kindred sympathy. As a story, "The House Behind the Cedars" is a brilliant performance—clear, to the point, keen in its interest, penetrating in its presentation of character; as a picture of some of the prevailing conditions of Southern life, it shows vividly the hard and fast lines which are still drawn and some of the miseries which fate imposes upon those who, innocent themselves, must yet pay the penalty for the sins of thejr fathers. Prejudice is too strong for such a book as this, clever as it is in all its consecutive parts, to drown it; but there is no question as to the response in the light of compassion which it will receive, for the surging pity which it arouses. The book is so uniform in its construction, so strong in its treatment, so vital in its interest, that one will sit up far into the night to read it through, oblivious of the fact that he is not a part of it, so potent are the touches of local color." Price, $1 50; Houghton, Mifflin & Co. $1,000 REWARD. DOCTOR SHEA'S MARVELOUS MEDIUM Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly inocred by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show can give 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 fail, Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this (Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge chemistry he can impart to you a secret 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. Albert Ayers, 2987 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 MARK 15 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 glinted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller. Mrs. Mary Miller, South Plainfield, N.J. 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. Brooklyn Dr. Shea can show thousem is such as th above. DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis kheumatism, Ashhma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Conplaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debilitation, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No training with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat talks 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 hour will need touching up. We have ju what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. James F. Keenan Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club! Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandi Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." --- 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 claim several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied. 20,000 people are to-day using it recommends Ozono as the King of it to take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kink some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying skin and Scurf can not live after Ozono but from falling out. It will restore graft hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a list of remedies to straighten hair, but when you use hot irons. Friends, do me life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozono is 50c. a book this liberal offer, which is good at all to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, rough skin diseases. Also removes all facial small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—reed 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 insure guarantee, and we are glad that has been satisfied in every respect 20-day using our preparations, at the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono 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 us hair, but when they send the friends, do not use hot irons; they use it to drop out. Ozono straps nothing but Ozono is necessary; can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application, it 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, mees; makes the old look young. We one package of our celebrated DOLLY 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 Kinke out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever to canvass and take orders and deliver the Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group of the officers of the Third North Carolina United States Volunteers. The first Negro regiment formed and entirely officered by colored men. Big percentage allowed to agents. They sell at sight. For particulars, address CAPT. THOS L LEATHERWOOD, Publisher, 1612 5th st. n. w., Washington, D. C. --- --- 16 1000 Agents Wanted THE COVENED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. B. grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or if you a plain question—would we abso- are dissatisfied with our preparations, him for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively yay, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- sh hair long and straight. It will cure calp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair y hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the do out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. Bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send one Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, gb skin soft and pliant, and cures all dial imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look 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 ENG CO. RICHMOND VOL. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to s used OZONO, and give it my most hear fooled so often, it does me good to recom Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 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 $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 S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name...... Street...... County...... If you want 4 lots like above, send $ no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. The Louis Rothechilds 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. 1037 South street. Philadelphia, enna. Tammany Politics and Religion. My excellent and most learned friend Hon. F. L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Mion, takes me to task in a recent issue of The American for referring to the Roman Catholic church as the 'Romanist church and for saying that it is a political machine." I am sorry to have wounded the feelings of this loyal son of "mother church" by these blunt allusions to it, but I somehow or other have contracted the habit of speaking and writing plainly, and this accounts for the use of the language to which my honored and learned friend has entered a demurrer. C My justification for the statements to which he excepts is based upon the action of the Roman Catholic priests of New York city, pending the recent campaign and the pernicious activity of Roman Catholic secret societies who hold meetings in which they distinctly stated their purpose and object to be, of securing for Catholics their rights, and proper recognition in POLITICAL and public affairs on the ground that they do not now receive their proportion of representation in public places. And this declaration was made in the face of the fact that in the present administration of municipal affairs of New York ninety per cent of the city officials and employees under Mayor Van Wyck are Roman catholics, seventy five per cent of whom are Irish Roman Catholics and that eighty per cent of the taxes of that Imperial city are paid by Protestants. The Roman Catholic bishop of New York, Rt. Rev. Michael A. Corrigan, is said to have issued an order to the priests in his diocese to use their influence against President McKinley all going that "he had not done enough for Roman Catholics during his administration." Anybody who knows New York politics is cognizant of the fact that the Roman Catholic priesthood is a power in democratic politics in the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. The Jesuits are the politicians and diplomatists in the Romish church, and have been from time immemorial. If the Romish church, is not a political organization and machine why is it that the democratic party leaders in New York city, in state and national elections invoke the aid of the Romish priests to influence their parishioners? Why do these priests lend themselves to the Crokers, McLaughlin and Sheehans et al who are the acknowledged representatives of the democratic party in the Empire state? A large proportion of Catholics in New York are Irish, and not a few of them are ignorant, and hence are easily influenced by the priests. Obedience to the will of Pope and priest is the first duty of every loyal My friend knows that this is catholic. My friend knows that this is no misstatement of fact. In the Thirteenth Century," says Dr. J. Robert Love in his book "Peter's True Position in the Church," Boniface VIII defined the position and attributes of the Pope in the following adductus words: The Pope is of so great dignity and excellence, that he is not merely man, but as God, and the Vicar of God (God simplex homo sed quasi Deus et bawol Del Vicius). The Pope alone is called dauda tatallah. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Most Holy, Divine Monarch and Supreme Emperor and King of Kings. * * * The Pope is of so great dignity and power that he constitutes one and the same tribunal with Christ (faciat unum et idem tribunal cum Christo) so that whatever the Pope does seems to proceed from the mouth of God (abore Deo). The Pope is as God on earth. (Papa est Quasi Deus in Ter a). The same author in another book entitled "Romanism not Christianity," observes: "Romanism is a danger of gigantic proportions whether it is viewed simply in the light of the errors which it incitulates as truth, or whether it be judged by the subtlety and speciousness of its reasoning, by its bold invasion of the liberty of conscience and the right of private judgment, by its assumed supremacy over every other earthly institution and authority spiritual or temporal, by the tremendous power which it affects to be able to exercise (and that by divine right) for weal or for woe, by the uncompromising spirit of intolerance and cruelty which asserts itself in all its decrees and acts wherever the system has full sway, or by its unscrupulousness in the choice of means to an end. It is by these that the vast imperious organization known as the Roman Catholic church undertakes to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect." It was said of the vain and crafty Napoleon Bonaparte by one of his eulogists: That "He would have enslaved the land to make the ocean free, and wanted only power to enslave both." This seems to be the attitude of the Romish church in America. The Rt. Rev. T. M. A. Burke 4th Bishop of Albany in a published article of recent date makes the following prediction: "The Catholic church is the great conservative force in the world today. She stands out boldly in defense of the Divine inspiration of the scriptures she sustains all lawful authority, she defends the sanctity and indissolubility of marriage, and the eby protects the family which is the foundation of society. Many learned men feel persuaded that before the end of the Twentieth Century all professing Christians will be embraced within her fold." The good Bishop thinks that the division among Protestants on questions of faith and belief will bring about this result. But the scriptures plainly say to these Protestants "My brethren, believe not every spirit but try the spirits whether they be of God, or of man." Protestantism stands for progress, freedom of thought, expansion of the intellect and the development of the highest and best attributes of the human soul. Pollock says Catholicism is "A theologic system laid upon the shelf." I disclaim any intention to offend the keen sensibilities of my honored and respected, and good looking friend, or of reflecting upon the church of which he is an honored and loyal son. I have only meant to cite historical facts and as a good Protestant to enter my protest against the pretensions of the crafty politicians in the Romish church, who are as I believe insiduously endeavoring to get a foothold in the Western Hemisphere and to dominate not only the Church but the state. If this is not the purpose and aim of Roman Catholics in America what is the significance of the Federation of all the Catholic clubs and societies of which we are hearing so much these days? The Roman Pontiff has his eyes on America and may yet become the asylum of "His Holiness." The Catholic Church beyond the shores of the Atlantic is not so powerful as it formerly was and its revered head has less influence over the states of Europe today than his predecessors. This may account for the activity in American politics of the faithful who want still larger representation for the Catholics in the public service than they now enjoy. Once intrenched in power in the nation, the great end which they are aiming to attain, they would when sufficiently strike from the Constitution the unwritten law which precludes a Catholic from ruling over the destinies of this mighty Republic. I am not altogether ignorant of the attitude of the Romish Church in respect of the Negro, nor that of the Protestant Church. The former, however, has no special claim upon the gratitude of the Negro and is not the only religious body that believes in the equality of man. In Catholic countries Negro Catholics have all the privileges which are enjoyed by other communicants. I never heard of a Negro Catholic church in any part of Europe, are there any in this country? if so, why are they permitted? if white Catholics believe "that there are no inferior races?" Some of the white Catholics of America are different in their attitude towards Negroes than some of the hypocritical white protestants. Born in the Catholic State of Maryland, I have had some opportunity of studying this question, and of learning that some of the meanest slave holders that God ever permitted to live in that state were members of the Romish Church. It wont do to land the American Catholic as the personification of all the virtues in the Calendar, or to hold him up to view as the devoted and loyal friend of the Negro to the prejudice of other denominations. There are good Catholics I grant and there are equally as good protestants' It is true that Pope Leo X, condemned slavery in these words when the question was referred to him: "That not only the Christian religion but nature herself cried out against slavery," and a distinguished Protestant, John Wesley, declared slavery to be "the sum of all villiantes." The Unitarian Church of all the protestant churches in America during the existence of slavery was the boldest and bravest in derunciation of the hellblack crime which disgraced this nation. When the Catholics—always diplomatic, subtle, cunning, crafty, were as silent in this country, as the great protestant denominations that feared to denounce slavery for obvious reasons, the pulpits of the Unitarian churches cried out with all their voices in righteous condemnation of this iniquity, and the great poets of that period who wrote against slavery were all with one or two exception members of that church. The Negro is today as welcome in the Unitarian Church and is treated with as much consideration and genuine respect as though he were not a Negro. It believes in the brotherhood of man, and in the fatherhood of God without patronizing any black man who joins its communion. As my good friend Mrs. Isabella, Fyvie Mayo of Aberdeen, Scotland, puts it, "The main dere a week or more The de Lam Orton Famous Free Perfection Tailor System Acad MME J. A. SMALLWOOD, Sole Agr 1513 Madison St. Northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. 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De Tocqueville has said of our own country "that America will sooner or later lie prostrate, the easy captive of Rome, because regulars always beat the militia" and the late Cardinal Manning some years ago in commenting on the Popes allocation said, "I have no desire to be a prophet of evil. For twelve months we have had all the threatenings of war. God only knows whether at this moment they are to burst into flame or to be extinguished. Every nation in Europe is arrived at this moment to such a point that it must make war or be well nigh bankrupt. Whatever war is kindled will involve the whole of Europe, including Italy and Rome and then will come the solution of the Roman question. These two arrayed, are marshalling and approaching nearer to each other. Collision is some day inevitable. All that I pray from my heart as a christian and an Englishman is, that when it comes, England may not suffer. Our Catholic friends are somewhat squeamish when attention is called to them. True in the midst of the great Civil War the Rev. Felix Archbishop of Orleans, France, one of the four or five European Catholic countries which in 1842 entered into a conspiracy to enslave the African race—in a pastoral sent forth in 1872 to exhort the people of France and the French Catholics of the United States to support the position taken by President Lincoln in pronouncing this malediction against the course of the South said: "It is the teaching of experience that the slavery of the day—the slavery of the blacks has an origin and a consequence equally detestable. Its origin was the treaty the ignoble and cruel bargain condemned by Plus II in 1842, by Paul III in 1857 by Urba VIII in 1539 by Benedict XIV in 1741 by Gregory XVI 1839." The attitude of the Catholic Church on the question of slavery has always been consistent, so far as I have been able to ascertain. But slavery is dead at least one form of it. And new conditions confront the nation that killed it, and new dangers threaten the republic. "The regulars" are insidiously and stealthily closing in on the militia, and "the regulars" will win unless all signs fail. Our Catholic brethren are the best organized and best disciplined of any religious body in the world. They know as well as do the Protestants, that the temporal power of the Pope is now only a memory. circumscribed by the four walls of the Vatican at Rome. That there are now more than 6 200 000 Romanists in the United States alone, and that they are expending immense sums in mission work; opening up schools in the South gathering of Negroes. (There are schools in Georgia, fifteen in aa, sixteen in Mississippi and five in Louisiana) Numbers count. According to the Catholic Directory the so-called Catholic League encourages "the use of arms, and extends throughout the civilized world." What is the significance of this activity among our Catholic brethren? "Coming events cast their shadows before." "His Holiness" the Pope may not always reside at Rome, The seat of power may, before the close of the 20th Century be transferred to the Western World. There have been in recent years signs and omens and utterances which indicate that the "Roman Pontiff" would not be averse to a change of residence and larger freedom than he now enjoys as the prisoner of the Vatican, where once his predecessors held sway over 11 307010 111071, WAH1010, J. J. the kingdoms of this world, and "communion with the kingdom above." The scholars, statesmen and diplomats in the Romish Church at the present day have their eyes on America. There is method and purpose in every move made on the chess board of Europe, and while protestants are wrangling and jangling about creeds, and matters of faith, the Romanists are marching with steady trend into the very citadel of our so-called religious liberty. I bow with no little deference and respect to the superior legal wisdom of my handsome friend in the West. Yet at the same time I am not prepared to agree with his defiultion of the President's power. His citations do not apply because no such conditions existed in the Baker case as existed in the case which he cites—Cunningham vs. Neagle 10, Sup. Rep, 659. "If," as Mr. Justice Miller says the President is advised etc., etc., who can doubt the authority of the President or of any one of the executive departments under him to make an order for the protection of the mail and of the persons and lives of the carriers, etc. Postmaster Baker nor the authorities of the city where he was in discharge of his duties did not, because he evidently felt secure, and the latter would not advise, if they knew of the danger which threatened this Negro official. So that the criticism of the President for this assault upon and murder of a public servant is not justified by the facts in case. Judge Fields had been threatened by a dangerous man. The man was known to be dangerous. He had openly boasted that he would make trouble because he had been beaten in a case at law. Judge Fields knew the law, and he made haste to advise the Department of Justice of the dungeous character of the man whom Neagle killed while defending the person of a justice of the highest court in the land. Did Postmaster Baker know in advance what was coming and did he notify the authorities at Washington? If he did know of this assault and made known his fears to the Administration, and it failed to protect him as a public officer. It deserves condemnation. If he did not the case cited doesn't apply. Again, Mr. McGhee refers to President Grant's action in sending the troops into North Carolina and Louisiana, "but he falls to state" as Dr. W. H. Johnson well says in his recent book, "that, at that time, during the eight years that General Grant was President from 1869, 1877 the Southern States were undergoing the process of reconstruction under the immediate direction of a republican Congress and the military genius of the man who declared that he would "fight it out on that line if it took all summer," that the executives and the legislatures of all those states were of the same party faith with the President and Congress in each of their States, that there was a preponderance of Negroes and Northern white men in office; that the military power of the South, that the white men of the South, because of the rebellion, were, under the laws of Congress disfranchised and like the Southern Negro of today were powerless to protect themselves. * * President Grant acted with and by the express request of the Executive and Legislatures of the State governments undergoing reconstruction in the maintenance of their de jure statues. The United States forces were rightfully used by him and in obedience to article 4, section 4 of the Constitution and not in opposition to the state government." My friend McGhee is a brilliant lawyer. I am not a lawyer. But if law is common sense I think he will agree with me that local governments cannot rightfully suspend the national authority or interfere with its exercises, that if the Government of the United States is not a league or confederacy of states, as separate and sovereign united by a compact, neither is it a consolidated government, without limitation of powers representing the entire sovereignty. That it is designed to maintain not only the supremacy of the national authority but also the reserved rights of the States and that Federal encroachment on those rights would be fatal to republican institutions on this continent. What the President ought to do, and what he has the Constitutional rights to do, are two quite different things. I am not quite so certain as Mr. McGhee that the President would not exceed his authority." Should he direct U. S. Officers to see to it that citizens are protected and to furnish protection when State officers or neglect to perform their duties, It occurs to me that the appointing power in States, where these kind of officials exist, would remove them and appoint others in their stead and if after they had exhausted the "panel" none could be found competent, the United States could then upon the application of the executive of any state end a few men into them to protect citizens therein. I may be wrong, but I think I am right, and I'll stop right here. BRUCE GRIT. Prof.G.F.THEEL,M.D. N. Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ein deutscher Artt. Guarantees to cure after all others fail, PRIVATE DISEASES. DISCHARGES. RUNNINGS. ABUSES LOSSES (uses no mercury no caustic injection, germ setting drugs) ENGESAGES. 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Active agents are wanted in ever el and town in the United States for The O losed American, the greatest and newest colored newspaper published, Write for terms, Address The Colored Amerloan, 489 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 Macbick, 456 Dearborn, Chicago. WM. E. GOSS, REGISTERED PLUMBER AND GAS-FITTER, 308 PENN. AVE., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. HAVE MERCY. O typo, in your hours of ease Have mercy on our copy please, Don't leave out words before your sight, Be sure to set it up all right. We know you think you know it all, You know we know that it takes gall For any typo such as you To murder copy as you do. Now in the century just begun You probably will have some fun, Transcribing pot hooks by the yard With your usual reckless disregard. L' Euvoi! And now farewell thou festive blacksmith, And blessings on your wooden head. We'd like a good stout club to whack with er, er, Those fins which mix the cold, cold lead. Adios Senor, au revoir. January 1st, 1901. BRUCE GRIT. ANSWERS, ETC. Reader- (e) We don't know. No our typos are not blind men. (b) Yes, they all know the alphabet—how silly. (c) No, we never cuss. We belong to Sabbath School, (d) We sometimes feel wicked and would like to do something desperate but—their spelling makes us titter. J. C. A., Phila., Pa.—Mr. T. T. Fortune is of Negro, Indian and Irish extraction, we never heard of his using a shilalah, but he is very expert with a stub pen. He writes a copper plate fist when he's feeling well. (b) Yes he makes cigars. - smoke, send him a box of Perfectos for a New Year's gift. Old Vet—A gun is an implement of war, a big gun is a cannon, a small gun is a rifle or revolver, the latter is commonly called "gun" by sports. If you are really an old vet it seems to us you should know these things, what were you in the army anyway, a cook or bodyservant for some officer? Did you ever smell the smoke of battle? "Maiden Lady."—You will never be happy till you find your affinity. Your photo shows you to be a very beautiful woman. We would never believe that you are sixty three. Why not try our want column? Rates furnished on application. You are very felicitous in compliments to us unfortunately—we mean for you—we are married. Mi s Kitty—Mr. R. W. Thompson is a young man. You must have been misinformed about his age. (b) We never heard it charged against him that he is a dude. (c) He is a very agreeable speaker and one of the most ornate and forceful young writers we have among us. (d) You must have had the wrong man pointed out to you, R. W. Thompson is quite a handsome fellow so some ladies who haven't met us think. "Old Cit.—We do not know why M. J. W. Cromwell makes faces when he attends public meetings or why he uses the back of the bench in front of him for a pillow. Mr. Cromwell is burdened with a great deal of gray matter in his head to work over time and makes him tired to hear some people think with their mouths. (b) Yes we have seen some of his facial grimaces they are very expressive—We should call them opinions without words. No, we don't think he looks like a clergymar. He is one of the very brightest of the bunch of old school journalists. I. Mc. C. - (a) You probably never saw Horace Greely's, Charles Sumner's, Wm. H. Johnson's of Albany or Ed Cooper's chiography or mine or you would have been more specific in your recent dig at literary celebrities, the former wrote, the latter write the worst 'fist' that ever spoiled paper. (b) We do not know what you mean by "plug printer," explain yourself more fully, please. (c) The continued story ap- pears to sit heavily on your digestive organs. Were you alluding to "My Life as I Remember it," or the latest infliction which has reached its s'teenth chapter? (Copy). 27 Maiden Lane, Allany, N. Y., Dec., 18, 1900. John E. Bruce, E.q. Dear Sir:—this is written to inform you that the Board of Managers of the Home Social Club, extend to you the courtesy of an invitation, to be one of the honored guests at their fourteenth annual dinner, at 819 Orange street, at 8 p. m., Sunday, January 6, 1901. Please dear sir, indicate your acceptance of this invitation by addressing it to the undersigned. Wm H. Johnson MONASTERY AT CANNES. An Interesting Description of This Famous Monastery. At the farther end of the small island of St. Honorat, off Cannes, the old monastery appears more a stronghold of war than the abode of peace and prayer; surrounded by the sea on the three sides, crowned with machicoulis, with its loopholes and battlements, having resisted for centuries both the attack of armies and the fury of the waves. Bold and defiant still, majestic and lovely, bathed in the sunshine, it stands out beautifully, with its rich, golden tints against the azure sea and the deep blue sky of Provence. Begun in 1073 by the Abbot Aldebert II, as a protection for the monks against the invasions of the Moors and the pirates, it was not finished until 1190. From the island a way leads to the foot of the tower along a narrow strip of land, one enters through a door, which is not of the widest, and finds oneself on the ground floor, where the domestic offices used to be—cellar, pantry, etc. A large staircase leads to the first floor; here the most important rooms opened on an inner court, bordered with ogival arcades—the chapel, an immense kitchen, the washhouse and the dining hall, in which the readers' pulpit is still to be seen. A curious winding staircase leads to the upper stories, being cut in one large block of red sandstone, with a white stripe at the top of each step. On the second floor the same ogival colonnade of white marble as on the first runs around a passage which leads to the library and different other rooms, most of which were occupied by the dignitaries or the monastery. On the third and fourth floors were the bed-rooms of the monks. After having wound one's way to the top, one comes to a large platform, from which the view extends all around to a great distance and which was used in time of war as well to watch the enemies' approach as to crush them under a rain of stones and bullets when they came within reach. The tower contained eighty-six rooms, including thirty-six cells for the monks, five for visitors, and the same number for servants, four chapels, two sterns, two large staircases, four kitchens, over eighty-eight doors and rows. In spite of its strength the tower was taken more than once in 1400 by the Genoese pirates; in 1524 the Spanish in 1536 by Andre Doria being each time taken back by the uncles of the mainland. The rooms are now empty and dilapidated; in many places the walls and ceilings are rumbling but the outward appearance remains unchanged, and from the errace the view is still the same as it was many centuries ago when the monks used to pace it in their brown garb.—Chicago News. Psychic peculiarities of the Criminal. Intimate connected with the physical conditions of the criminal are his syllable peculiarities. These consist in heat instability of character, coupled with overwhelming development of some passions and the atrophy of some others. The criminal acts from imuise although he often displays, as madmen do, a low cinning in finding means to carry out his impulse. He is intensely vain, priding himself on the number of crimes he has committed. He is further devoid of all re 5 morse, fond of boasting of his evil deeds and of describing them in detail. Thus Lombroso gives the reproduction of a photograph in which three murderers who had assassinated one of their number caused themselves to be represented in the very act of committing their deadly deed, a photograph taken for the benefit of their less fortunate associates. This inordinate vanity is often in itself the primary cause of terrible crimes, especially in young men who have just attained puberty, an age observed to be especially fruitful of crimes of violence. The critical character of this period, even in well-balanced minds, is abundantly known; little wonder, then, if it proves fatal to those whose constitutions urge them to extremes. It is noticed, also, that the criminal needs to lead a life full of noise. The necessity of orgies entailed by the irregularities of his feelings is often the moving cause of some act of violence, such as robbery and assassination, calculated to produce the means of indulgence.—Appleton's Popular Science Monthly. "Be Gentle, Be Courteous." The writer was passing once along a narrow pavement. A young man, in coarse apparel, at our approach stepped aside, with great alacrity, and into the mud edging the path. He did not bow, he waved no hand, he moved without grace, and yet the whole vas evident courtesy. After passing, the thought arose, should we not acknowledge and thank for behavior so unusual in a young man of this age? We went back. Offering our hand, we said: "Young man, shake hands with me." "Certainly, sir; but why do you wish it?" "Because you are a kind-hearted fellow, and a true gentleman; you gave all the path to me." "Sir, I would step into the gutter for an elderly man." "God bless you, young man! May you become a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ, whose servant I profess myself; and may we meet in heaven, if we never meet on earth." Tears stood in the eyes of both, and when we said gooy-by, our hands seemed to be a love-tie Linding our hearts, and we were at that moment improved as citizens. Reader, "Be courteous!" The Sweetness of Revenge. The haughty Frenchman, whom I told about last week, who "sassed" me so incontinently with regard to his old rack-a-bones of a horse, has been fined $300 and costs, and I am filled with a gicating joy. It appears that he assaulted some harmless and unoffending citizen, and the stern arm of true lawassessed him, so that his crime was explated, and my ruffled feelings smoothed by a vicarious process which is a part of human nature. As I have heretofore remarked, the truly just "break even" in the course of time. Don't think because an heiress is a female heir that a mattress is a female mat. Anger of a Horse. A most unusual incident occurred on the Dumbarton road, near Glasgow, on Tuesday afternoon, the 11th inst., three lady bicyclists being suddenly confronted and attacked by a riderless horse, says the Scottish American. They had dismounted and stood aside to let it pass, but instead of doing so it stopped and attempted to seize them. Dropping their bicycles in alarm upon the road they tried to run past the animal, but it was on the alert and twice leaped over the bicycles in its efforts to reach them. They then made for a hedge by the roadside, and two of them managed to crawl safely beneath it out of reach. The third, however, was not so lucky. Before she could escape the animal had seized her hat with its teeth and torn it from her head. It next made a snatch at her back, but was unable to fix its teeth in her clothes. At this point several men came to her aid, beat off the animal with sticks and led it back to a farm from which it had escaped. One of the machines was somewhat damaged by the horse, but fortunately al the ladies were able to ride home. Colored Soldiers Again Show Prowess Fall reports from the Philippines show that the recent Filipino attsck on Las Pinas was a well- directed movement, and that notbing but the good judgment of Negro cfiicers and the coolness and coursge of Negro troopers prevented its success, Thetown of Las Pinas ie garrisoned by Company B, 49:h lafaniry (Captain W. RB. Stsffi) and by Company G 49 b infantry (Captein F. R. S:eward) the garrison b2ing under the command of Capt. Steward. The forces of the ene my ley in the rice paddies east aud south of the town and were massed in position opposite the company’s quar ters and the post guard-house. About 130 a. m. the enemy began the attack by firing on the patrol which had jaet posted the one o’clock relief and which aciwild - 3 ‘ te . eR SS Wy SSS SS wx7xi a... <4 \ wes X 22. \\ ce \\e*" . CAPT. FRANK R. STEWARD, aoth U.S. Vol. Inf. of Cambridge, Mass., now serv- ing in the Philippines, is a graduate of Harvard University, and enlisted in the 8th U. S. Vol. Inf. in the Spanish-American War, was promoted to First Sergeant and Second Lieutenant and com- missioned as Captain by the President. was theu proceeding alorg the east road of the town in the rear of G. Com- pany’s quarters The patrol immedi- ately deployed and returned fire. Thereupon the enemy opened fire on B Company’s quarters. By this time both companies had got into line. Captain Steward, command. ing Co. G, at once jomed the patrol in returning fire. Captain Siaff, com. msunding Co. B, left a part of his com pany in the rear of his quarters to re ply to the enemy’s fire at that point and took position with the rest of hie company near the guard hsu:e, Lieut. Charles Spurlock, the cflicer of the day, deployed the guard across the north road about fifty yards from the guard house. The eremy’s fire was now gen- eral from all h‘s positions and the whole garrison was .wig orousiy responding to it. After a haifbour’s fighting the en- emy ceased fifing: Four more attempts to enter the town were made by the insurgents at varivus hours during the early morning but exch time without success The Jast attempt wss at7 a.m. when the rebels tried to effect. an entrance by the north road while keeping up their fire en the east of the town. They were promptly driyen ‘ef by Lieut. Spur Jock; and therenpon all the forces of the enemy withdrew and. the a‘tack The night was Intensely dark but the scene of the aitack was now and then illuminated by the search-light of the swar vessels drawn there by the firing. | THE OOLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. Ce ge See ee ae ee ee ee ee preciated. Just before the insurgent: made their second attempt to enter Las Pinas the sound of firing was heard from the outpost at Zapete Bridge, which outpost consist of forty men of the 49 bh under the command of Lieut. Guildford E. Cemppell, 49h Infantry, and is situated about two miles sou‘h of Las Pinas. Later, word was receiv ed by the telephone that Zapote Bridge was being attacked, and Capt. Steward at once despatched Lieut. Wullism Slaney, with re-enforcements for the outpost. Lieut Blaney and his detach- mens while en route to Zipote Bridge were exposed to # hot fire from a force of the enemy m an entrenched position near the Zapote River. This farce had been placed there for the purpose of rutting off the outpost from re-enforce ment. Lieut. Blaney, however, fought his way through witnout losing a man and aided in driving off the attacking force, which Lieut. Campoell had suc- cessfully resisted for over an hour, al- though the insurgents were farsupericr in numbers. At daybreak Captain Steward sent out scouting detachments Lieut. Camp- bell and Lieut. Spurlock to procsed toward San Nicholas in which direc- tion the enemy had withdrawn. On his way Lieut. Campbell had two fights vith the insurgente in water waist deep. The enemy lost five killed. The entire series of encounters result- ed without loss to the garrison. Brig. Gen’l Hare commanding the depart- ment and battalion and regimental commanders ail telegraphed their con- gratulations to the officers and men of ihe garrison. Captain Steward issued the following order; ‘*Phe Commanding Officer extends bis hearty congratulations to the offic ers and meh of this command for their persistent coolness and courage in re sisting the enemy’s determined at tack.”? The attack on Las Pinas was begun at an early hour of extreme darkuess, by @ superior force, from various direc tions simultaneously, and lasted more than five houre. Five times did the ex- emy attempt to enter the town and each time wes he vigorously repulsed. The spirit displayed by the men, their promptness in falling in, their ready obedience to orders, and their coolness under fire, are worthy of honorable mention and a credit to American sol diers, Lieut. Campbell and the men at the cutpost at Zapote Bridge who bravely and successfully resisted a hos: tile force which far outnumbered their own and which attacked them from various directions with determined vig- or, are worthy cf like honorable men= tion for their valor. Worthy of the same honorable men- tion are Lieut. Blaney and the men. with him who proceeded from Las Pi | nas to Zapote Bridge under a hot fire, fighting their way through to the out- past and aiding in driving off the at- tacking force. _ (Signed): F.R. STEWARD, Capt, 49:h inf U. 3. V., Commanding. This whole aifair—the isening of the necessary orders, the carrying ouc of the orders, the dispositicn of the troops and the aciual figting—was ecnducted solely by colored officers in command of colored troopers, not a single white ss _—a | = On terms that are arranged to suit ycur convenience. 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It is indeed gratifying to know that so many of our young people are going South to "let down their buckets," for it is here that their learning and experience will find a larger field to work in. The subject of this sketch, Rev. Dr. J. H. Eason, an acknowledged power in Alabama, is an example of truthfulness and thrift. From a poor boy with hardly and REV. JAMES H, EASON. a place to lay his head he has risen to the position of spokesman for the thousands of Negro Baptists in the State of Alabama, an acknowledged power in that commonwealth. Rev. James Henry Eason was born in Sumterville, Alabama, in 1866, and received his early training in the public schools of his county and at night. Later he entered Selma University and graduated from that institution in 1885, at the head of his class. He chose the ministry as a profession and entered the well known Richmond Theological Seminary graduated in 1890, finishing for the second at the head of his class. On the completion of his course he returned to his native state and began teaching. In the year 1890 Dr. Eason became Professor of Mathematics in Selma University, his alma mater, and his work was so proficient that in 1893 he was tendered and accepted the chair of Logic and Mental Science. His hold upon the young people who came in contact with him was wonderful indeed. But Dr. Eason's greatest work has been as Editor of the Baptist Leader, the official organ of the Baptists of the State of Alabama. When Dr. Eason was elected in 1895 the paper had fallen from the position of former years in the matter of original stuff and regular appearance. Dr. Eason has brought the paper up to a high standard of journalism and the Leader stands in the front rank of denominational newspapers. The report which Dr. Eason recently made to the Association of the paper speaks well for his management under the trying circumstances. Dr. Eason is as well known as an author as he is a minister and journalist, and his book of sermons on "Santification and Fanaticism" has attracted the ecclesiastical world, and he can well feel proud of his effort. The book has become an authority and is likely to reach the fifth thousand in publication. The people of Alabama are indeed proud of him but more of his THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. E. work, and it is a pleasure to see with what appreciation they hold on to him. Dr. Eason takes a great interest in the commercial world and business pursuits. He is president of the Excelsior and Mercantile Investment Company of Alabama, a thriving business in Anniston. Besides this work Dr. Eason is corresponding secretary of The New Era State Convention and Professor of the Theological Department of the Anniston Normal and Industrial College. The Bible Institute by Correspondence is an institution founded by Dr. Eason, is doing great good among the poor young men of Alabama who are not able to attend school. Dr. Eason's future is a bright one in deed. Not yet thirty six years of age, he has accomplished what becomes a man of twice his age. He stands in the front ranks of men who have accomplished something, whose influence is felt for good. The young men of the race appreciate such young men a Dr. Eason who finding no path already open, hews out one. The Holly Club, an organization of young ladies of the High School of this city, gave an enjoyable entertainment last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Beatrice Finetta Nalle, the interesting daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Nalle, of 1922. 11th street n. w. The programme consisted of music, dancing, etc. At the close of the exercises of the evening a sumptuous repast was served. 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The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York) Seventeen trillions five hundred and ninety-two billions one hundred and eighty-six millions forty-four thousand four hundred and fifteen (17,592,186,044,415) different sounds can be produced by the human voice, and, therefore, it can hardly be wondered that no two voices are perfectly alike. Of these numerous sounds, fourteen direct muscles produce 16,383, and thirty in direct muscles produce 173,741,823; while all in co-operation produce the immense number first stated. The compass of the human voice—that is, the range of musical notes which it can evolve—varies in different persons from one to three octaves, and its collective total range is about four octaves. The voices of men extend about an octave lower in the scale than those of women; while, on the other hand, women's voices reach about an octave higher than men's. 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The Afro-American enters upon the new century under conditions radically different from those which hedged him about at the beginning of the hundred years just passed. In 1801 he was in absolute bondage, the unconditional property or chattel of another; he was forced to work for his master's benefit, without his own consent and without any compensation other than the necessary food to keep him alive and sufficient clothing to cover his nakedness. In short, he was a man without rights, a man without prospects, and consequently a man without aspirations He begins the new cycle a freeman, he begins it with a new hope arising from his eternal faith in the triumph of right, and with a new name—Afro-American—creditably himself, but destined to live nevertheless through all time. In 1801 there were about 900,000 slaves in this country all Negroes and mulattoes; in 1901 slavery exists no where throughout this broad land, and ten millions of the descendants of those held in bondage a hundred years ago are taking their places side by side with the children of the former masters in all walks of life, making themselves good citizens and sharing in the duties and responsibilities of a splendid citizenship. The Twentieth Century with all of its opportunities finds the Afro-American prepared to meet them and ready to make an earnest effort to justify all the prophecies for good that have been uttered in his behalf. The Afro-American is a conspicuous element in the American civilization and in this century he will become one of the strongest factors in all that goes to make the Republic great and distinguished. SOCIOLOGICAL ROT. Of all the ridiculous nonsense, idle vaporings and silly gibberish ever exploited before an intelligent public, the address of one Barringer in the Educational convention at Richmond last Friday unquestionably established a precedent. The fact is universally conceded by all civilized nations, reputable jurists, statesmen, writers, authors, scholars, students and even the Negro's most implacable detractors that the progress made by the colored race in this country since Emancipation is a marvel of the nineteenth century. Against this overwhelming consensus of opinion here is a man who has the idiocy to assert that the Negro has not kept pace with his opportunities, that he has been made criminally and morally worse by reason of what opportunities he has had and that he has not the capacity to be educated above a peassnt or farmer. If any argument was needed to prove beyond successful contradiction that the Anglo-Saxon race has worse than prostituted its forty centuries of opportunities against the Negro's forty years, the possibility of a Barringer would utterly establish the fact. Wherever the Negro has been given the proper means and chances he has successfully demonstrated his capacity to explore any field of thought that any other race has. In art, science, literature, religion, war, statecraft, jurisprudence, architecture, medicine, law, music, and oratory, he has achieved distinction sufficiently signal to be given a place in history by the Anglo Saxon authors. The only feature of the Negro's progress that will admit of any possible criticism is that he has not produced a genius. But a genius is not much in forty years. It has taken the Anglo-Saxon race forty centuries to produce a Shakespeare, a Sir Isaac Newton, a Michael Angelo, a Martin Luther, or a George Washington. As to his moral depravity, the Negro brought no vice to these shores—he learned them all right here and from the Anglo Saxon whose duty it now is, according to Barringer, to teach the Negro morality. The lowest and most contemptible black wretch that ever breathed in America, could not debase his soul with a crime or infamy half so black as that which was accountable for his being here and it ill-becomes one of his race of captors, oppressors and debauchees to impeach the Negro's virtue or to arrogate to itself any special fitness for his moral reformation. Practically all of the wealth of the South is the usufruct of 200 years of unrequited Negro toil. If Anglo-Saxon reformers, patriots and philanthropists who are wont to go into paroxysmal spasm and fits as to their duty to the Negro are sincere, their duty is clear. Let them direct their efforts to have the Negro imbursed for his unpaid labor. Hic est opus, hic est labor. But if this cannot be done and the contemptible robbers who are enjoying the accrement that rightfully belongs to the Negro by reason of right and equality, cannot be made to disgorge, a long suffering public should at least be spared the painful infliction of such drivelling rot as that which emanated from such ninecompoops as Barringer. NOW THE CUBANS LIKE THE AMERICANS. The following item from the Evening Star of this city is intensely interesting and pertinent: Major John R. Lynch of Mississippi, the only colored paymaster in the army, paid his respects to the President today. He has just arrived from Santiago, where he is stationed, and is on his way to his home for a short vacation. He is paymaster for the thirteen companies of United States troops stationed throughout the province of Santiago. Major Lynch does not give a glowing account of the affection of the Cubans for the people of this country, "The people are divided into three clas- ses," he said. "The foreigners, and that includes the Spaniards, are the only people with any considerable amount of good will. They like us better than any of the others. The next class is composed of the Cubana who have amassed property. This class and the first one mentioned wart annexation to the United States, or protection from this country. The third class, made up of the mass of the people, wants independence, and wants it quick. They haven't a particle of good feeling for us, and apparently do not remember us with the least gratitude. The men actually dislike being seen talking to an American for fear that it will hurt them politically. "No, there hasn't been a case of yellow fever in Santiago province, and the province is remarkably free from disease." Major Lynch has given expression to the whole Cuban situation in this pithy interview. The Cubans do not want to become a part of us, nor do they want an American protectorate. They have been fighting for many years for absolute independence and it seems that they will be satisfied with nothing less than that. Indeed, we are informed on the best authority that the reports that come from the Island to the effect that there is a struggle for supremacy between the white and black Cubans are false in toto. The people of Cuba know nothing about differences on account of color and it will be a difficult thing for American newspaper correspondents to bring about any such feeling among them. We are glad to welcome our distinguished fellow citizen, John R. Lynch, to the States He is one of the ablest Negroes this country has produced. His whole career from member of the Constitutional Convention of his State in 1868 to his present responsible and dignified position in the United States Army is an inspiration. As speaker of the House of Representatives of his State, as Congressman, as Auditor of the United States Treasury, and paymaster in the Army, he has always reflected credit on himself and on his race. Major Lynch is an observant man and it is well to note what he says about the feeling of Cubans towards the Americans. HOW LONG WILL THE WAR LAST? In his last report the Secretary of War says that we have in the Philippine Islands 71,727 enlisted men and nearly three thousand officers. Just think of it! What a tremendous expense this must be to the Government, and yet we seem to be accomplishing such a little towards the pacification of the inhabitants of this far away island! Unless there is an early solution to this vexed problem which we have undertaken to solve, we believe that it will become burdensome to the Americans beyond endurance. It does seem to us that with this large force fighting a people who, we claim, are only half civilized, we ought to bring the war to a close at an early date. For the sake of the Filipinos as well as our own we wish for this consummation. IN HOLIDAY DRESS We congratulate The Southwestern Christian Advocate on the beautiful and attractive features of its New Century Emancipation Number. The many excellent articles by our best squipped men and women should be widely read. They are full of information and are written in choice Addisonian English. The cuts are all good. The Colored American is glad to be deemed worthy of representation among the many worthy people whose pictures we see in The Advocate. Mr. Andrew Carnegie has given $20,000 for the erection of a new library building at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. This is the first building that Mr, Carnegie has given to any colored institution. SUPPOSE That all men were great. That all men were liars. That all women were pretty. That the canteen was abolished. That all men were "talk behinders." That Jule Taylor was a Republican. That colored people would patronize him. That all men were as vain as all women. That Ben Tillman were going out of Congress. That Mr. White had another term in Congress. That all men would refuse to pay their debts. That poets were made—wouldn't we be stocked? That a colored man would open a shoe store, and That "The New York Age" had not W. T. Menard. That McKinley would say something against lynching. That all men were men as John P. Green is a man. That Senator Pritchard would speak one word for us. That we should lose Senators Chanvider and Mason. That every city had a High School of the first order. That Negro soldiers alone had gone to the Philippines. That Lieut. Flipper were reinstated—as he should be. That the civil service law were knocked out, and— That Major Lynch would settle permanently in Cuba. That Gen'l Rob't Smalls would be transferred to Washington. That Mr. Crumpacker would succeed in his efforts to do the right That "to the victor belongs the spoils" would take its place. That the "automobile" coat would curiously pass out of style. That more Negroes would put their thoughts in permanent form. That Governor Pinchback would get an appointment to some good port. That Mr. Palmer would cease to be prejudiced and give all men a chance. That the Negroes in Georgia would catch the lynching fever—they have a touch. That all of the aspirants for Recorder Cheatham's position, would form a trust. That that Tuskegee Negro Conference would reach the 10,000 mark in February. That Chas. W. Anderson of New York would be appointed Auditor of the Navy Department That Congress would "fix" these Southern States which have disfran chised the Negro. That Judson W. Lyons would be given an Assistant Secretaryship for his faithful service. That Mr. Meredith would appoint a few colored men in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. That all men were as heartless as Ben Tillman, the pitchfork statesman from "South Kaliny." That Bethel Literary society would have Mr Calloway to appear before it on every Tuesday night. That all Grand Lodges of Masons would elect great men like Prof. Robert H. Terrell as grand masters. CHARLOTTESVILLE STILL ALIVE. The Holidays Make Many Turn to Sociap Pastime-International Y. M. C. A. Work-General News. Charlottesville, Va., Special. We were out of town last week attending the eleventh annual conference of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and the Dist. of Columbia, in session at Grace Presbyterian church Baltimore, Md., Dec. 28th, 29th and 30th. This was one of the most interesting gatherings of young men it has ever been our pleasure to attend, and the reports from the several organizations show that it is only a matter of time when our young men will be able to take their position and hold it, beside any nation on the globe. Mr J E. Mooreland and Mr. W. A. Hunton, Secretaries of the International Committee, presided alternately at each session of the conference. The conference was honored with the presence of Prof. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of the Department of Pedagogy of Howard University, Mr. Daniel O. Shelton, Secretary International Com., who gave several addresses on Bible Study, Mr. Geo. P. Tibbitts, State Secretary of Maryland; Mr. W. H. Morris, General Secretary, Rev. J. Albert Johnson, of the Metropolitan M. E. church of Washington, D. C., who addressed several hundred men at the Metropolitan M. E. church, Orchard Street, Baltimore Sunday afternoon; Mr. Levering, president of the Y. M. C. A.(white) of Baltimore and a member of the International Committee and many others, among whom were the city pastors and leading citizens who lent their aid in various ways to the success of the conference. We would do an injustice if we failed to mention the hospitality shown us at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Young on Preston st., where we stopped, as also did Mr. Perkins of the V. N. and C. Institute, Petersburg, Va., and Messrs. Gibson and Call of Howard University. Mr Lucian G. White of this city and Miss Fannie B. Proffitt were married at the home of the bride Wednesday the 28th, of December. After the ceremony they left for Washington, D. C., where they will make their future home. The last day of the old year and of the century just ended was marked by one of the most pleasant and highly enjoyable receptions, of the year, at the pleasant and palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. John West on Main street. Among those present were Misses Annie Bryant, Lottie Lewis, R. E. Russell, E. C. Jenkins, Lizzie Brown, Rebecca Ferguson, Fannie and Jennie Brown, Susie Fleming, Seppie West, Mary Martin, Lillie Duncan of Staunton, Susie Buckner, Lula Ward, Mrs. Gertrude Heiskell, Mrs. Fannie Fleming; Mesers. E. B. Allen, W. O. Lewis, Albert Cary, Wm. F. Brown, C. H. Brown, Allan and Harry West, J. H. Dickinson, C. H. Bullock, O. C. Parago, R. E. Wood, Lawrence Taylor. To know the news read The Colored American. C. H. BULLOCK Colored Grand Lodge Officers. The District of Columbia Masonic Grand Lodge (colored) elected the following officers Thursday night at Masonic Hall, Fifth street and Virginia avenue southeast; Most worshipful grand master, Robert H. Terrell; right worshipful deputy grand master, W. H. J. Malvin; right worshipful senior grand warden, Brooks Burr; right worshipful junior grand warden, Charles THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON H. Dean; right worshipful grand treasurer, Henry Coleman; right worshipful grand eecretary, William H. Myers, The officers were installed by Past Grand Master Dr. S. Roger Watts. Among others present were Past Grand Masters John F. Cook,Henry Coleman, John W. Mays, Richard H. Graves, Leonard C. Bailey, and William H. Myers. Miss Flora Batson in Pennsylvania Miss Flora Batson, America's double-voiced Queen of Song, and Mr. Gerard Millar the eminent Australian Basso and manager, are now connected with the Chambersburg Business School. Miss Batson as Superintendent of the female department and Mr. Millar as General Superintendent of Trades and Industries. This institution is the fruit of the tireless brain of Rev. G. W. Kincaid who so successfully pastored the Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion church of this city. In this case honor has been bestowed where it is due and the above named Christian gentleman has been selected as its President, and equally as wise and deserving and important selection in that of Mrs. W. B. Kincaid as its Principal. This school which is yet in its infancy has already met the approval of the Keystone State and will soon be adopted as the "Child of the Northland," this being the only venture of the kind ever attempted north of the Mason and Dixon line. The faculty has received encouragement to appear before the State Legislature petitioning an appropriation necessary to place this institution upon film footing for the next two years. Batson and Millar will organize a company of colored artists to travel in the interest of the same. We Wish Him Success. Dr. Steptoe A. Washington, several years a student of medicine at Howard University, this city, having duly passed the examination before the Board of Health of his state, has located at Sewell, W. Va., for the practice of his profession, succeeding to the large and lucrative practice of his brother the late Dr. L. B. Washington deceased, who was a graduate of the same institution. What Bachelors Say. (From the New York Press.) The average man loses about half of his religion every time he loses his umbrella. If an umbrella was made of only one rib, like a woman, you never would be able to shut it up. A woman never hears a cute baby story that she doesn't tell it afterward on her own child. It always jars a man terribly when he wakes up after he has dreamed that his wife got married to another man. Up to the time she is thirty a woman has as many excuses for getting married as the bundles she can carry. You can never see some women without thinking what a horrible thing it would be if pins had never been invented. When a woman in a rainy-day skirt goes along the street, all the men are too much ashamed to look her in the face. GEORGE W, MORGAN, Undertaker and Embalmer. All Orders Promptly Attended To. Office Cor. F,and 2d S. W. Terms Reasonable. CATARRH A NATIONAL CALAMITY THE SENATE Our nation is passing through a great political crisis. Whether our national policy is to be one of territorial expansion, or whether we are to remain aloof from international complications, is the supreme question confronting our Congress. The attention of the world is directed toward us. The deliberations of our Congress have come to be of international importance. Congressman Brown Hon. Willis Brewer, Rn. in Congress from Alabama following letter to Dr. Harn. "I have used one bottle for lassitude, and I take recommending it to those good remedy. As a tonic I in the short time I have u But this consideration affects only our external welfare. Our domestic problems are not one bit less important. We have serious questions before us that relate only to home interests. Chief among them is the health of our people. Catarrh has already become a national curse. Its ravages extend from ocean to ocean. More than one-half of the people are affected by it. It has become such a serious matter that it has passed the boundaries of the medical profession and become a national question. Senators are talking about it; Cougressmen are discussing it. They are not only considering the extent and chronic nature of the disease, but the possibility of finding a national remedy to meet this national calamity. Cong. Howard from Alabama. "I have taken Pe-ru-na now for two weeks, and find I am very much relieved. I feel that my cure will be permanent. I have also taken it for la grippe, and I take pleasure in recommending Pe-ru-na as an excellent remedy to all fellow suf- Congressman Howard. Hon. H. G. Worthington, Congressman from Nevada, and Ex-Minister to Argentine Republic, says in a letter written to Dr. Hartman: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from your remedies. I have taken one bottle of Pe-ru-na and it has benefited immensely a case of catarrh of some months standing. I cordially commend its use to all similarly afflicted. H. G. Worthington, Washington, D. C." Congressman Snover. "I have found Pe-ru-na a very efficient and speedy remedy for a persistent and annoying cough resulting from catarrhal trouble. Horace G. Snover, Port Austin, Mich." Subscribe For Congressman Brewer. Hon. Willis Brewer, Representative in Congress from Alabama writes the following letter to Dr. Hartman: "I have used one bottle of Pe-ru-ma for lassitude, and I take pleasure in recommending it to those who need a good remedy. As a tonic it is excellent. In the short time I have used it, it has done me a great deal of good. Willis Brewer, Hayneville, Ala." Congressman Meekison. Hon. David Meekison, Member of Congress from Ohio, says of Pe-ru-na: "I have used several bottles of Pe-ru-na and feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head and feel en- Hon. David Meekison, Member of Congress from Ohio, says of Pe-ru-na: "I have used several bottles of Pe-ru-na and feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head and feel encouraged to believe that its continued use will fully eradicate a disease of thirty year's standing. David Meekison, Napoleon, O." United States Senator Sullivan. "I desire to say that I have been taking Pe-ru-na for some time for catarrh, and have found it an excellent medicine, giving me more relief than anything I have ever taken. W. V. Sullivan, Oxford, Miss." United States Senator MoEnery. Hon. S. D. McEnery, United States Senator from Louisiana, says the following in regard to Pe-ru-na: "Pe-ru-na is an excellent tonic. I have used it sufficiently to say that I believe it to be all that you claim for it. S. D. McEnery, New Orleans, Louisiana." Congressman W. P. Brownlow. "I have suffered with catarrh of the stomach for several years and for the past twelve months was in an exceedingly critical condition. My attention was called to your Pe-ru-na and I began to use it, and my improvement was noticeable after the first three days. I have taken three bottles of the medicine and I feel satisfied that I am now almost if not permanently cured. In connection with the Pe-ru-na, I have used your Man-a-lin for billiousness and torpid liver. I regard it as the best medicine for this purpose that I have ever used. Having been benefited so much myself, I give you this statement that others may be likewise benefited. W.P. Brownlow, M.C., Jonesboro, Tenn." For a free book, entitled "Winter Catarrh," address The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company, Columbus, O. THE COLORED AMERICAN