The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER THE SCHOOL THE COUNTING ROOM OF THE NATIONAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION 609 F Street, Northwest, Capital Savings Bank Building. VOL. 8 NO. 42. THE NATIONAL BENEFIT ASSN. Makes a Splendid Showing and Enters Upon the New Century with Vim snd Vigor An Interesting Interview with the Business Manager—Some Prophecies and Predictions. The scenes attending the birth of a Negro enterprise is facinating and oftimes rich with inspiring suggestions. Nearly every great enterprise had an umble origin. The National Benefit Association is no exception to the general rule. Launched on the business high seas, with headquarters at the Capital Savings Bank building, this city, only a few short years past, with limited capital, other than the brains and pluck of its founders, this organization has enjoyed an uninterrupted march of progress; and has convinced the beneficial and industrial societies that the National Benefit Association is a factor to be reckoned within the future. Perhaps no organization in the country and certainly none in their line, can leave behind with the nineteenth century such a record, nor enter the twentieth century with such bright prospects. The officers of the Association are more than pleased with their patronage and attribute much of their success to the fact that, in dealing with agents the National Benefit Association has always been actuated by a spirit of fairness and the agents reciprocate their appreciation and esteem by doing successful work. Such organizations affords an object lesson for the "haven't-got-a-chance" young men of the race. Our Interviewer Chats with the Manager! While making his rounds the first of the year our reporter visited the bank building and seeing a number of persons entering rooms 12 and 15 he was curious to know the cause. He advanced gave the grand alarm and was admitted in due form. On entering the manager, Mr. S. W. Rutherford, extended to the Colored American a cordial new years greeting. Seated at a long desk-table, ten or fifteen agents, men and women, aged from 17 to 50, were displaying unusual interest and skill in making out reports and turning in applications for new members. The scene reminded one of a business school room. In response to our interviewers queries, as to the past successes and future outlook for the Associations business, the manager said: "You may say to the readers of your paper that our Association passed through a most prosperous year in 1900. There was never a more favorable outlook than now. The retrospect is equally gratifying. Taking it as awhole I think it safe to say that, we are securing our share of the general business prosperity. Our growth in numbers has been steady, but not to rapid for a health membership. The new century has been emphatically marked by a more general awakening of popular interest in the National Benefit Association, and by a more de- termination on the part of the people at large to make this institution worthy of its eminent location-at the capital of the nation. Born Under a Lucky Star. The primary object of the National Benefit Association, which is to pay liberal benefits in event of sickness, accident or death is becoming universally popular. Every legitimate claim of whatever nature has been promptly paid, when properly presented. The people are not slow to appreciate this fact. So phenominal has been our success in meeting claims and at the same time piling up a snug surplus that our directors say that the National Benefit Association was 'born under a lucky star,' and is destined to do a great work for the race. What do you predict for the twentieth century Negro enterprises? "I am slow to make predictions, but will say that we as a race, indeed have the love of liberty, but liking in the spirit of unity; this defect above all others must be remedied. We must learn from the proud Anglo-Saxon, the love of union. We must combine. We must concentrate. We must co-operate. We must work to organize industrial and commercial forces. We must acquire trickability. An enterprise once started must be hammered-a-way at until success is snatched from the very jaws of defeat. This done, Negro failures will be a thing of the past." Will your organization always confine itsself to beneficial industrial insurance? "I hardly think so, one success is not enough, when one thing is accomplished there is always something else to strive for." Negro Master of his Own Fate. All eyes have been turned on the Negro. The powerful microscope of public opinion is ever focused upon him; ready at all times to magnify his weakness, and to cast shadows upon his success. This, however, is a tonic which if properly taken, will make the Negro a strong, robust factor in the initial and financial world. His fate is on his ownorts. Let him make integrity and thrift the foundation stone, and use enterprise for a lever, and the race will soon be prized up to an advanced position, among the powers that be. Reverting to the subject of the National Benefit Association the manager said: "It is the purpose of this organization to rise above the great dead-level and reach a place of influence in this, our great country; lending help and encouragement, in building up diversified industries that will afford useful occupation for the thousands of young men and women of the race; young people who are hungering and thirsty for a chance to do something and be somebody." The Colored American is always pleased to place before its readers such high ideals and evidence of race advancement, as is demonstrated by this unique organization that is giving regular and successful employment to scores of people in different sections of this country. Let it ever be remembered that the projectors of the National Benefit Association in amelioration of human sufferings and opening new avenues of business, giving hope and stronger aspirations to the young have, "built ed better than they knew," and all connected with this noble work, will PRICE FIVE CENTS. IT ASSOCIATION, building. leave a record behind them, the extent of which only eternity will reveal. Colonel Carson Caned. Perry H. Carson was presented with a handsome gold-headed cane Monday evening by the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, as a token of its appreciation of his ability as leader of the organization. He organized the club in 1876 and has brought up the membership to 175. The club will parade March 4th in handsome uniforms. The officers of the club are: Perry H. Carson, President; J. W. Jackson, Vice-President; J. I. Thomas, Secretary; Charles W. Scott, Recording Secretary; Lewis York, Treasurer; J. M. Matthews, Sergeant-at-Arms. The members have presented J. W. Jackson, the Vice-President, with a handsome Masonic emblem. Mr. Haley G. Douglass, son of Maj. Chas. R. Douglas, left the city this week, returning to Exeter College, where he is preparing for Harvard College. The National Benefit Association wants good reliable representatives in every section of this country. Liberal terms to active workers. Parties in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut will address Mr. Lewis Biggers, Northern General Agent, 111 North Clinton street, East Orange, N. J. All others will address the Home Office, 609 F street northwest, Washington, D. C. S. W. RUTHERFORD, General Manager. k TORR IIB (Gn , 9h GEIR) EN OETN | 32° S00 / DS ie Glee SPN EEOC a Es pit Be OD) SUES FOR > NG SSS ys 1 pee 5 ) ae 2) EK ERS! OS OOF. ¢ 31 Up P7825 Nip oo og NR <4 5G (Cee “aoe Tp oS RES ae we: * ie ee. aes 2 SSE eS Se aes See a are ee a (AS ee gS ee. ey: eee eee eee? 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Parker Read, M.D., Ref, D., of 1037 South street, Philadel Phi, one of the “leading men of our race.’ He is a great thinker, planner and all-around busi- bess uum, something that can be said of but few of our men, although they have had the sume opportunity to do just what this man has done; who, if he has accomplished anything at all, bas uo one to thank but himself, having heen left in this world to fight life’s’ battles alone, not being blessed with that most valued of all prizes, the counsel, care aad protection of his parents, his father having been one of those valiant soldiers who helped this country Saye the Union and left his life on the battle- field Also, having the misfortune to lose his mother at quite an early age, and he being the youngest of seven children, he did not stop to ascertain what his older brothers and sisters, relatives, or anybody else was going to do to’ help him, but started to battle with the stern realities of Uiis world himself, and as to his succeeding, it can be better judged when we tell you that, although he is not yet 38, he has the credit of having more than $3000 for each year that he has been in this world, a feat that but few hen have accomplished, and he is the first and only colored man that we know of to manufac- twe and sell a preparation to the druggists of this country. We name a few of the wholesale ‘euggists whom he sold personally large orders of his goods: Smith, Kline, French & Co., Vale cntne H. Smith & Co., C,H. Butterworth Co., Miller Drug Co., Aschenback ‘& Miller, of Phil: adelpbia, J. Bailey & Son, R. J, Banks & Co., FP. S. Thomas & Son, Baltimore; Owens & Minor Drug Co., Pocell, Ladd & Co.,’ Richmond, Va.; W. E. Armstrong Co., C. L, Wright & Co., Petersburg, Va. We know of a great many more. but only mention these. John Mitchell, of the Richmond Planet, told Dr. Read that he had done more io show the white man what a ne- Ere could do than all the speeches he had ever heard. Ta addition to being a Physician, this great man of the race is a full-fledged Occulist gud Optician, he having graduated from the Vhiladelphia ‘Optical College with the highest honors that ean be conferred by any similar col- lece in the United States, that of Doetor of Retraction, and he is to-day the, only repre- sentative that 70,000,000 of black people have in this” well-known" profession, He is also & member of the Druid’s Medical Society of Suerica, one of the highest societies of medical tien in the country, and is the only member of his race to occupy a position in this vast body of nedical genius. His business ability and fore- sight are unquestioned. The rapid strides of iostess made by him in the many business operations which he has undertaken has made his name known and respected in all parts of (\ ‘country. He is unquestionably a shrewd pitner and a tireless worker and before his boundless energy, difficulties which would appall ad discourage a man of less nerve, fade away aul leave success to erown his effarts. \ong the many progressive enterprises which be has teen instrumental in starting is the As- furanee and Redemption Association of Peters- bors. Val. for buying lapsec insurance policies; (ee Consolidated Beneficial Society of Baltimore, MiLs the House Renters’ Protective Association, i Advocate Printing and Publishing Com- Pus of Philadelphia: the National Co-Opera- tive Industrial Protection and Investment As- “vation, Read & Christian Manufacturing Com- pens “The East Indian Remedy Company, manu- fcTurers of hair preparations and agents’ sup- fics: also publishers of two books, v¥iz.: “Co: (yeration, or Buy and Borrow of Ourselves; ps"phical Distribution of Animals and the Race of Men. THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHI" STON, DG In appearance this gentleman has a marked character for energy and determination. We should consider him positive, thorough-going and emphatic in everything that pertains to business transactions—a man that is prompt and up to the mark, believing in doing business on business principles, and applying rules, where rules are in order, ‘according to their practical meaning. He has & reservoir of vitality, so that his brain is thoroughly vitalized, and he has no occasion to weaken or break in carrying out his purposes. He can stand up firmly against strains and oppo- sition that would annihilate an ordinary man. An interesting view of the doctor comes to us from a correspondent who writes from a persom al observation as follows: _ aa eae Toye =f oa acco =o et 4 qeneg) n een _| Piss ea a aw i. ame ii : —— ee ee be i a pe [- faxiematermsona ee i aa eo 2A Ree | me 1a TE Lo Sea an SSS “There are many men with large mental facul- ties who have the power to obtain knowledge With little or no power to use what they have obtained. They are like a learned carpenter with an expensive kit of tools and whe prides himself on that kit of tools, us many a college man does upon his diploma and library. For any regular work which has been done a_thou- sand times before the superficially educated man with bis fine kit of tools may be fairly com- petent, but as a pioneer he is wanting.”” Dr, Read is the ready man with an excellent outfit; and not only ready, but able to cope with the best men of the day. He is thoroughly acquainted with the details of his work, Including all its branches. This, it must be understood, like other branches of human knowledge, bas advanced with the prog- ress of time. : i SS ete a ee a ee ay ee ee ae a 2 2 | Now That it fs After Chrstmas , You Will Find Great Reduction in All Kinds of Gloves | AT THE Louvre Glove Company. ) ’ > ‘ Ladies’ Tworclasp Fine Kid Glove, Fitted to the Hand $1.00 Ladics’ Two clasp Mocha Gloves in Slate and Tan, $1.25 Men’s Scotch Woolen Gloves in Colors and White , -50 Men’s Driving Gloves Fleece Lined—Reduced from $1.50 to , : : - $1.00 : Boy’s Scotch Woolen Gloves . , +25 | LOUVRE GLOVE CO., _ DARA bbb DA DOAALD DADA AAAL AA ADD bbb eee Dr. Kead we believe to be an honest man; and surely no more modest man ever held an exalted position before the people. His opponents, of course, endeavor to break the influence of his work by representing him to be a typical fraud; but when the contest is ended, and the people have settled down into the calm of quiet ways, even his present opponents will admit his ster Jing qualities and that it requires no meat ability to wield the sceptor of power in the trying circumt ances of his great work. By the term lgnity we would not mislead the reader. What one man understands by this term may not be the ideal of another. While Dr. Read is a most dignified man he is not in this respect after the old school, which is ratherof respect after the old school,’ which is rather of looking man, entirely devoid of those schoolboy airs which young and verdant people are apt to think the embodiment of greatness. His bearing is more like that of a practical business man who is equal to all emergencies, and rises as the occasion demands. By his ready, timely and able articles in some of the great papers of the day the Doctor has shown himself to be as ready and able with his pen as with his tongue. ‘The lines of his head are of the round rather than of the square, and it is the round lines that make the ready man. We must not, however, be misled by the mere roundness of ‘outline, but must notice from whence the roundness proceeds; whether it is from the massive lines at the base, which rise as the bastion of a fortress, or whether merely from the lack of strength in the central Hnes of the work. The head may be round and yet be wanting in all that would give power to the subject. The human brain is made up of two great parts, the so-called ‘purely intellectual, and the “animal.” The “purely intellectual” ts of little value unless there is some “animal” to drive it. It is like the fire-engine without sufficient boiler power; the boiler power is all- important. These well balanced round lines are what makes Dr, Read the ready and able man that he is, He is a knight with a keen Damas- cus blade, ready to meet his opponents on all occasions, whether it be in the uproar of the contending faction, or in the quiet of the study. ‘The word character well defines the man. He is the embodiment of sterling character; character that has stood many a trying ordeal, and has never been found wanting in those elements which mark the typical man of our day. Dr. Read has had an active life in public affairs almost from the time he commenced the practice of medicine in 1885, being then about 22 years of age. ‘This is a reprint from the Christian Banner, published at Philadelphia, Pa. We reproduce it for the benefit of our readers, that they may have a better knowledge of the man who is founder, president and general man- ager of the National Co-operative Industrial Protection and Investment Association, one of the greatest organizations that has ever been organized for the protection of our people. Its capital is $500,000, divided into shares of $10 to $100 each. We may also state that Dr. Read is the first member of his race that ever owned a drug store in the State of Pennsylvania, and mere than 450 druggists in Philadelphia handle his preparations, to say nothing of the large number throughout the country that handle his Commenting on the above article the Norfolk Recorder, in the issue of June 11, 1900, has this to say: In wnother column of this paper we repro- duce an article taken from the Philadelphia ‘Tribune relative to the appointment of Dr. E, Parker Read, as superintendent of mail at the central Pos? Office of Philadelphia, at a salary of $2500 a year. Dr. Read left Petersburg, Va., some years ago for Philadelphia for the purpose of pursuing the practice of medicine, in which he was considered quite an gdept. This is both surpris- ing and gratifying news to bis many friends in this State and simply shows what pluck, ambi- tion and integrity will do when one desires to do something for himself. We believe Dr, Read to have the embodiment of all three of these essentials points to make a successful man. 27 b Gy Prof.G.F.THEEL,M.D. xij 4 St., Philadelphia, Pa, Ein deutscher Arzt. Gua © t ranieestocure PRIVATE DISEASES, EXCESSES4 ABUSES. BLOOD POISON. HERVOUS: BEBILITY. 4 4 LOST MANHOOD. VARICOCELE & STRICTURE. (nocutting ).Undevelopments, Shrunken Organs Send for book “Truth” exposing medical & electrical fraad ll a | Frifz Reufer’s HOTEL : AND: RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 44%. N. W Washingioa, D.C, i ere ees .C. H. NAUGHTON... 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ARNETT Of Ohio, Delivered An Address Sunday Afternoon, Before the Odd Fellows Lyceum Upon the Subject "Reapportionment as it Affects the Negro." Mr. Arnett's address was replete with interesting statistics and pertinent facts. He said among other things "he did not favor the reduction of representatives from the Southern States because the N gro had been disfran- chise1." He argued that such action would practically say "you may disfranchise the Negro if you pay for it." However, he in very forceful language insisted that all the states which had J. B. violated the letter and the spirit of the Constitution, by abridging the rights of any of its citizens, should suffer the consequences. The Constitution says representation "shall be reduced" in proportion to the abridgment. Mr. Arnett shows that the following states have denied the rights of citizenship to their citizens in the per cents indicated: Louisiana, 45 8; South Carolina, 45 Mississippi, 40; North Carolina 35 7; Deleware, 14.3; California, 7 7; Massachusetts, 6 2; Connecticut, 5 3; Maine, 5 5; Wyoming, 3 4. He insists that the representation of the above and o her states should be reduced in keeping with the plain wording of the law. To insure the free exercise of the ballot in the South in the future Mr. Arnett advocates Federal supervision of elections. When the Filipino fails to respect the Constitution and law of the United States the Army is used to enforce the law. If one wrong doer is so treated then all others should be likewise treated for the same wrong. If Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, or New York willfully defies the law then they should suffer the consequences if it takes the whole Army or the whole people to inflict the just punishment. The republican party is now in power and the Negro will hold it strictly responsible if it fails to manfully meet this question. Mr. Arnett paid high compliments to the memory of Douglass, Bruce and Langston and expressed regret that the public leaders of to day did not reach their proportions. He briefly reviewed the history of the race and believed the American Negro the equal of any people on earth. He advocated individual and race development along educational, industrial and moral lines as the best method for eliminating the race question in future reapportionment considerations. Mr. Arnett in concluding advised the Lyceum to give special care to the children of today, keeping them off the streets, encouraging and assisting upon their attendance at school, sparing no effort to develop them to their highest pos bilities and thus insuring that in the near future the entire race will be on the highest plains of civilization. AN EDITOR'S PILGRIMAGE It sometimes happens in the life of an editor that he must leave his "sanctum" and go out among the people to look for business, subseriptions and any old thing. The writer is not averse to doing this kind of thing when business gets dull and the exchequer is empty and the blacksmiths (printers) clamor for their pay. He had occasion to visit his old home in the West recently and took a week off to take the journey. Through the kindness and substantial generosity of some of his subscribers and friends he was enabled so make the trip in a style befitting his standing, dignity, etc. In fact he grew to Pullman size and came in contact with two meals on a buffet car. His friends in the old homestead THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. E. were profuse in their professions of friendship and in extending their hospitality so that the trip was a pleasant one. Word was left with his "alterego" at his office in Wathington to the effect "open all mail; answer everything you can; and things that you don't understand, say that the editor is a way but will return again." Our ubiquitous friend, Bruce Grit, who distinguished himself just the other night at the Home Social Club at Albany, N. Y., in a most mellifluous post prandial effort, meddles with our force and wants to say that we didn't go on any trip. In order that the readers of The Colored American as well as the literary push and gang who understand things generally and not much in particular, may know about it we quote from Mr. Bruce Grit's letter:— "To office man, I had another letter from you recently, saying that your Mr. Cooper is in Indianapolis. Is there not some mistake about that? Some of the papers represent him as doing the pedestrian act distributing circula C.Am. The Leading Paper -Editor Cooper's Tour. and corraling subscriptions. Isend you the accompanying sketch of the great editor which appeared in The Bungtown Weekly Diapason of day before yesterday. It may be that he has telegraphed some friend of his in Indianapolis to write in his name to his "fambly" to relieve their anxiety about his safety, etc., etc. I think the old vet is on the road looking at the sights. Thekyars are too swift for him on such a trip; he will probably return back to Washington by boat. Tell him when he comes home if he wants to bring suit for damages against The Bungtown Weekly Diapason, to see Keenan and wire me (Mr. Kenan is the largest wholesale liquor dealer in Washington and is a personal friend of both the writer and Bruce Grit) though I think the picture flatters him. Cooper always did have a neat figure, and is a mighty stylish man. Anyone knowing Cooper or looking at those pants would recognize him at once. I hope he will return safe and please deliver the enclosures to him. I am, my dear sir, with every sincere wish. Cordially yours, J. E. BRUCE. Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, the compiler of the Afro-American Newspaper Directory of the District of Columbia, and an active spirit in the business life of Washington, was the first to purchase a Frederick Douglass watch. He had a close second, however, in the person of Register J. W. Lyons, who ordered one for his daughter. The first gross of these watches has been received, and at the rate at which they are going, they will not last very long. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. 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 (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you 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 m As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.0 the Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 yeas 60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live ents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents es 80 cents per month receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly ur family receives $75.00 if you die within a 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 bettied and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25. Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $240 on death 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 payable annually or quarterly. Amit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $1.00 to $65. Amit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. Amit is $800. Amit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual Certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. Life Membership in either of the Fountains or purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, worth 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has paid up to the Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75,000. BANK. -- In our Savings Bank the Order has a seating institution that is a credit not only to the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The stock is $100,000. The business is the same as the other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposit. Interest is paid on time deposits. The follow report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia 1900 and shows its flourishing condition; LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ... 88,128 Surplus fund ... 80,955 Undivided profits ... 6,823 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,783 Time certificates of deposit ... 118,423 Total ... 391,128 Cary and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street. Members of the Order and the public generally are卖 food products. A newspaper published by the order from its own stands for the voice of the people, representing one of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a job office bids for the work of the people, which style and at low prices. Bond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased published theron an "Old Folk's Home'. With our broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit the members alone, nor even to members families, but the need and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious whole people, black and white, North, East, South, or contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Honored to the casier of the Reformer's Savings Bank and account for it to The Grand Fountain. And the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., and the Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant service of the best and rates are reasonable. Treatment manages and controls all property interests in new owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house, 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 $100 either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $400 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $2450 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 dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificare is w After one year, its value is $100 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9 50 to 11 40. The Certificare is valued f one year its value is $500 to $800 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 ye $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from You are entitled to a Life Membersh Classe B and E upon purchase of the re pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, w 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 Certificare 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 Certificare is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. 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 fluidishing 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, a d is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 per share. FESOURCES. Loans and discounts ... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ... 48,383 22 Banking House ... 14,000 00 Other real estates ... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ... 12,399 80 Paper currency ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well equipped job bids are turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico, 634 acres of land, and established thereon are exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, the doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people. It 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 are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 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. 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 flooring condition: FESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164 423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14 000 00 Other real estates ..... 99 588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80 957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificates of deposit ..... 96 786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.50 per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turn 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 theron an "Old Folk's Home". With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rater are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 18 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 master. --- A 10 W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W. P. BURKELL. G. W. Secretary, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, I. (Continued from 5th page ) ed and is yet to grow in greater import- Our four years' work in Park Temple illustrates how much may be done even in a small chapel where there is singleness of aim, earnestness of soul, and harmony of action. God Give us an other four years of like spirit and sweet fellowship. It also indicates how much along institutional lines may be done without much added expence, if any at all. There are but few established churches even with strong member ship that would dare undertake anything out of the ordinary, for fear it could not be done. If three fourths of the church favor it and stand ready to take it up a single voice of doubt may destroy all hope forever. There is one stereotyped argument always used in such cases. It is that "we are not able." An itemized statement from de filicit on pastor's salary to a box of matches are paraded at inopportune times and without christian forethought. These awful debts are held up until the way for new debts are absolutely blocked. It is bad to have even a small debt, but killing out the inspiration of new ways of doing good gives by no means the assurance of paying them. If the energy put in against aggressive action was used in new ways or old ways of doing good there would be less friction, more unanimity and greater success in our common cause. The opposer is not always bad at heart and is sometimes very conscientious; but is unwilling to yield to any, even though the subject before him is not his specialty. The church for the times will launch out and not hug any shores, taking for granted nothing but relying upon Almighty God it will go forth to its task in the spirit that knows no failure and laughs at what otherwise would seem impossible. "It has a faith that will not shrink, It will have a high mark toward which it will ever press with vigor on. Its prize will be work well done here, as well as an immortal crown. "That prize with peerless glories bright, Which shall new lustre boast; Where victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems Shall blend in common dust." Such a courch will search after the deep things of God in Christian experience. An intellectual conception, a well arranged plan and sufficient machinery are necessary but can never, NEVER NEVER displace a spiritually minded people. Whatever else the church has, or has not, let her life be hid with God in Christ Jesus. Let the waters of salvation supply the soul and the love and sympathy of Jesus inspire to a holy and useful life. I now with you here at this altar today and in the words of Moses pray as we did upon that first Sunday in January 1897, "If thy presence go not with me carry us not up hence." If I know my own heart I have gone into this movement with a single absorbing purpose to do good. From the first we have endeavored to keep the broad spirit of an open door church clearly to the front. No one comes into our 'e' lowship ignorant of our aim and method and so we may reasonably rest assured of unity of spirit in the bord of peace. The good will and harmony of our organization have not been a negative quiescence but the blending of a coherent activity that has resulted from common interest and purpose. In the name of Him whose cross we bear and under whose unerring guidance we have thus far come may we say long live this spirit of the Master among His children. As pestor I crave for you and myself the spirit of love and forbearance—a love that is patient, long suffering and kind. With this nood fference shall be greatenough to seperate us, and in love we shall agree to disgree and be still to one an other common brethren in a common household. "Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above." I am not given to much praise either in private or from my pulpit, but at this anniversary I may be pardoned for calling special attention to the help of our choir. It is not possible for me to give the exact proportions of the various influences that make up church life and power. The good done is the result of all of the helpful forces in operation. We do know that Park Temple owes much of whatever she has accomplished to her choir. I have been an active pastor for more than fifteen years and yet I never hador knew a choir with a higher musical purpose, a more congenial and friendly association and amore earnest desire to be a real help to Christ and the Church. Then the members have been so unselfish and in every sense loyal to the spirit that prompted its organization Mrs Alice S. Davis who first gave it life, ideal and spirit centered in it a personal interest to the moment of her death. And though she early found her ideal chorister and laid on him the leadership she still hoped to render personal assistance in her own way. The piano was taken by one of her most advanced pupils whose faithfulness, execution and love of music have made Miss Jeannette Williamson a worthy successor to her noble teacher. The unusual good work and reputation of our choir is due partly to the fact that we have among the best voices and a leader whose training was for several years under one of America's most noted choir leaders, Prof. Rele of Oberlin. Our church may congratulate itself upon having as its choir leader Mr. W. B. Hayson and associated with him a noble band of christian singers. May they all be filled anew with a deep sense of the great privilege they have of singing for Je us. There are many reasons for our gratitude to Almighty God While some of the noble-hearted ones who started with us have fallen by the way, still death has not come often to our ranks. God be praised for spared lives and earnest purposes to go on in our work to greater victories. We need not worry about many things incident to our wilderness journey to Cansan, but we should like Moses be anxious that God's presence accompany us. Brethren, friends, the journey of life must by all be made—the red sea of trial—the litter wells of sorrow, the desert sards of temptation and the entangled wilderness of disappointment must all be past but thank God for every wrestling Jacob and praying Moses. God's promised presence is assured and so be encouraged. In the beautiful words of President J. E. Ralkin written and dedicated for the first special service of this church I close: "When Israel up from Egypt came The Lord showed them the way, By night was in the resling flame, The mobing cloud by day. Like them beneath the cloud we move Beneath the flame repose; God, still to us a God of love Our onward pathway shows. He sent them manna from the skies, For them the rock He smote Up from their daily sacrifice, Behold the incense float Inauguration Week. Thousands of strangers will attend the inauguration of President McKinley in March next, and great preparations are being made by the Public Comfort Committee of the Dictrict to entertain all who come. In addition to the regular committee a special committee composed of leading colored men has been designated by Chairman Edson to look especially after the colored people. The officers and members of this committee appear in print in another part of this issue of The Colored American. In order that arrangements can be made beforehand for the accommodation of all, it is suggested that persons who can accommodate one, two, three, or more persons send their names to the officers of the committee or to the manager of this paper. In this way they can be put into communication with strangers who intend visiting Washington and arrangements can be made. A little announcement similar to the one below will be carried from now until the first of March for one dollar. Those who desire to entertain strangers for a few weeks will have no trouble in securing the right kind of guests and at rates that will be satisfactory to all. The paper presented by Mr. Henry Y. Arnett before the Odd Fellows' Lyceum last Sunday afternoon on "Reappointment," has attracted so much 18 Housefurnishing is easy on Credit. YOUR DUTY. First and foremost of all things, it is your duty to see that your home contains every piece of furniture necessary to make it attractive and comfortable; everything else should be deferred until this is done. The fact that you may not feel able to pay cash for the things you need cuts no figure whatever. Your credit is good here for every article you can possibly need—Parlor, Bedroom, and Dining room Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, warm Blankets and Comforts, Crockery, Gas, Oil, and Coal Heating Stoves and Ranges. We make, lay, and line all Carpets free—and we arrange payments to suit YOUR convenience—weekly or monthly. MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- attention that it will be re-discussed tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock, under the five-minute rule. The public is cordially invited. Mr. J. B. Askins, of the Treasury Department, is President. band and four children. Mr. Robert L. Pendleton, the printer, has been appointed Superintendent of Printing at Howard University. The Inaugural Ball under the supervision of Mr. Munago and Mr. H. E. Slaughter, is progressing nicely. The different committees are at work and no pains will be spared to make it comfortable for visitors in March. Town Topics. Mr. Samuel E. Lacy, who has been very ill, is much improved. The Congressional Lyceum opened last Sunday. A very large audience enjoyed a splendid paper, delivered by Robt. Plham, Jr., late editor of the Plain Dealer, and a solo by the Philharmonic Musical Club. Mr. W. C, Martin is President. Mrs. Henry Lacy is very ill. Her early recovery is expected. Rev. J. I. Tolliver is conducting a revival at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. The symposium at the Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday was very interesting. Mr. Chas. N. Williams, who spoke on "Industral Education," produced some very telling facts, and the audience received his remarks in a happy vain. There will be no meeting of the Lyceum Sunday. Roscoe C. Simmons has removed from the Southern Hotel to 1642 10th street northwest. Mr. G. H. Butcher has been appointed to a position in the office of Records of Deeds. Editor E. E. Cooper, after spending a pleasant week in Indiana, has returned to Washington. Every intelligent Afro-American, who has a spark of race pride, should wear one of the Frederick Douglass watches. These watches are good time keepers and are things of beauty. You can get one by getting two of your friends to subscribe for The Coloreld American. It does not cost you anything. See advertisement. Mrs. M. O. P. Hoffler, 2125 12th st., has a severe attack of pneumonia, she is improving at this writing. Messrs. Joseph H. Douglass and Clarence C. White have resummed their duties in the Recorder of Deeds office. Miss Laura Butler, 1433 Corcoran street, has returned from Brooklyn, where she spent the holidays with her sister. Hon. J. Madison Vance, of New Orleans, La., is in the city. He is a leader in Louisiana politics and will fare well under the administration. He is liked by Senator Hanna and the President, and is the idol of his race. Miss Melnolte Rector, of Howard University, spent the holidays with her mother, and Miss V. A. Johnson in Summit, N. J. Miss Camelia Johnson, of Philadelphia, left for home last Sunday evening. She was the guest of Mrs. James A. Johnson, 1739 K street northwest, and was the recipient of marked social attention. Then Pen and Pencil Club held its regular monthly meeting on last Thursday night at the residence of Mr. S. E. Lacy, on 10th street. Hon. Edmund H. Deas, of South Carolina, who is chairman of the Executive Committee of the republican party of that State, is in the city for a few days on important business. A Popular Young Man One of the most energetic young men on F street, is Mr. Benjamin T. Beckwith, who has been connected with the Louvre Glove Co., at 931 F street, for the past ten years. He is a fixture at that store and is known by all of its thousands of patrons. He came originally from Catskill, N. Y., where he was born, and where he, at and earldly age, entered the public schools and learned the glove trade. While still a youth he was connected with the main office of the present firm and was transferred from Providence, R. I. to New York, and thence to this city. Mrs. Victoria Earl Matthews, President of White Rose Mission of New York, visited the Boylan Home School in Jacksonville, Fla. during the holidays, and was tendered a public reception while in that city. Prof. J. Thos. Butler will read a paper on "The Negro Woman, and the Influence on the Social, Political and Economic Advancement of the Race," before the Congressional Lyceum tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral service of Mr. Charles Humphreys, of 1700 Vermont avenue, who died of acute pneumonia on the 4th instant., was held at Israel C. M. E. Church, corner 1st and B streets southwest, January 8th at 3 p. m. Mr. Beckwith is very popular with the colored people and is one of the best advertisements for that already established firm. The Louvre Glove Co. is the largest glove house in Washington, and by all ods the most popular. Too much credit cannot be given to Mr. Beckwith for his everlasting persistance and enterprise in making friends and in bringing trade to this firm. 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I hsd thought that with the beginning of the new century things would begin to take a change for the best. But the change appears to be the other way. There must be somes thing wrong somewhere. It does ap- pear to me that with the aggregated wisdom of the race and the friends o! the race in this ccuntry some plan could be devieed whereby this great crime would cease. Suppose the preachers in all of the large cities should every Sun‘ day fora month or so divide their con Z at E Sy 3 ase Ses. SU aos ASA oe Y=?) INN [jC O RS! NS Uf Eee | RS TE SBN ais = Sti AW Yi): LAA Tih i pig ee yy i J “IM i fi Yi Y Sn “ANE LF 4 BISHOP ABRAM GRANT. gregations up into several divisions and a tour of the poor and Jowly and those who live in the dens snd diver and carry to the poor the gospel of peace. This, I think, would help come. The well to-do have the gospel but the poor of the large cities are almost wholly neglected and country life ie simply fearfu). God will hold all of thes» great preachers responsible for this neglect. Revs, Lee, Johnson, Brooks, Grimkie, et sl of your city, Bishops Walters, Turner, Grant, Lee, Arnett will be chief among those God will call up because their opportunities ASX ae s Se a, |: \ 4 S eee Y SN It, ZX yt NPZZ oo YY Zijp " BISHOP B. W. ARNETT. and abilities te do and wrat they have failed todo. The Southern Confedera tion of Colored Wcmen Clubs held its annual session in thiscity during the holidays, Mrs. B. T. Washington pre sided with dignity and grace. Mrs. Della Hunt Logan of Tuskegee had one of the best papers read before the gathering. She is a creation of the Atlanta University, Mrs. J. W. E Bowen, one of the brightest women of our race, read an exceptionally fine pa‘ per Friday night before association. It was a gem. Mrs, Thomas of Macon aiso read a fine paper on Friday night. She too, is an old “A. U.” girl. There wae a banquet tendered the visiting delegation which was largely attended by the citizens, I learn that it was a very poor one considering the price per plete, $1 28. The Negro Literary and Hictorical Society simyly did itself honor on New Year’s Day in celebrating Emancipa- tion Day. The parade was a fire one, Capt. Andrew Hill ofthe Falton Guards had his ecmyapy outin full uniform. The exercises were held in Big Bethel ehurch. The church was literally pack ed. Rev. L. B. Maxwell, B. D., deliv ered the oraticn. It was the finest et- fort ever put forth by living mortal. This is not my opinion aione but rather the opinions of all the presidents of the various colleges, feminaries and univer sities in and sround Atlanta. Asan evidence of its worth the whole con- gregation arose en masse and demand: ed that it be published and sent broad- cast all over the world. This is a great compliment to Rev, Maxwell. I notie2d on the stand such men as Dean Web- eter, President J. M. Henderson, Revs. Drs. W. L. Jones, J. A. Rush, E. R. Carter, A. R. Wilson, Hon. C. C. Wim bish and others. The president, Maj. R. J Henry was very happy in his in- troduction of the crator, He even sur prised bimeelf es well as his friends Vice yresident H. A. Rucker was at his office all day that day up to his 1 OSS. iS -_ WSS Use Joe oO ea WS See MRS. B.T2 WASHINGTON« aeck in work and therefore missed a treat. Mies M. L, Gaines read a very timely essay. After the xercicses were over Prof. WB. Matthews of the Hous- ton street Schoo! presented to the au- dience Mrs. W. A. Hunton who in urn introduced Mrs. C. C. Wimbisb, che president and secretary respective: ty of the Kindergarten Associaticn. (hese ladies presented the object of their plan of saving the pcor and de- jected little ones of the race. A large subscription was raised for the estab- ishing of this wcrk, some gave as high as $25 a picceand many gave $5 and $10 while others became mcnthly subecrib ers to the support of the werk. Mrs. Elwood C. Knex of Indian- apolis, Ind., is in the city visiting Miss Maud Holmes. She was hand: omely entertained by the W. G. M. club on New Year’s night out at Ford’s Park, Miss Holmes also tendered also tender ed a brilliant reception to her. She has veen kept busy on the go attending re- ceptions ete., since she landed in our city. Rev. Dr. Newton, pastcr of Big Behel, Las reached the city ard bas put in motion several plans to raise monty to meet the obligations of the church. The congré gation seems de lighted with him. Queen Pomade for the hair sent any where by mail on receipt of price twenty-five ci nts (25), and five centa(5 Postage. MME. DAVIS Ms 8, it Bee] 7 - Ex y x * : I x me Ole i —— © - \\ aN ‘A iy | Voi. 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Try it once and see for yourself Row easy it is to get this wate? and to get only two subscribers for The Col- ored American. Don’t lose time but attend t? this matter as soon as you see this notice Money can be sent by Post Office Money Orde Express Order, Sank Check, or Letter. Address— ’ THE COLORED AMERICAN... SOC, LE Cashing BE THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D.C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. Gro. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. ESTABLISHED 1880 BRIDGE The Evans Dental Parlors 1309 F St. N. W. Guaranteed $5.00 Set of Teeth. Branch Office, 307 7th St., N. W. PaloLess Extracting 50 CENTS. RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that R·T·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 DISEASES OF BUM SLEEVES. STOMACH. KIDNEY. BLADDER.. SEXUAL WEAKNESS STRICTURE. VARICOCELE. HYDROCELE CURED. MEDICAL INSTITUTE. 317 6TH ST.N.W. WASHINGTON D.C. Latest e-lectric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain. Trusses on trial. Stricture, impotency, syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Special attention given to old and so-called incurable cases and cure accomplished. Vitality restored. Hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6. Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 p. m. DR. CZARRA. 1018th St. 10th Street and 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY GEORGE W. MORGAN, Undertaker and Embalmer, All Orders Promptly Attended To. Office Cor. F'and 2d S. W. Terms Reasonable. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHIN 6. Town Topics. Town Topics. Dr, T. A. Campbell of 3rd street, s. w., has recovered from a very severe attrck of the grippe. Wanted—A first-class stenographer and typewriter. One who writes a good long hand preferred. Address with reference, H. J. GREEN, Box 116, Charlotte, N. C. Miss Clara Wilson of 1404 Twelfth st. n. w., has been very much indisposed for the past week. Miss Emma Carrington one of Austin's (Tex.) belles is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cooper, 925 18th street. Dr. Richard Hamilton of South Washington has been confined to his room for several days with la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson of Vermont avenue entertained quite a number of their friends last week in honor of the first anniversary of their marriage. Miss Beatrice Hall of Seventh street, n. w. had as her guest during the holidays Miss Rebecca Johnson, daughter of Rev. Johnson of Alexandria, Va. Mrs. L. H. Harris, wife of Dr. Harris the well-known pharmacist, has been sick during the holidays to the regret of her many friends, but is very much improved. Mrs. L. J. Roy has recently arrived from Asbury Park on a visit to her brother, residing at 1819 Thirteenth st. northwest. She will remain in this city during the winter, and will probably engage in the catering business. Miss Essie Brown was the guest in the Xmas of Miss Annie King, of Annapolis, Md. She gained a host of friends and they regret her stay was so short. She returned on Wednesday last accompanied by Messrs. Allen and Carroll and Miss Carr of Howard University. The pupils of class 4 of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday school invite you to be present at their entertainment at the church on Friday evening, January 26th. An admission fee of only five cents will be charged, and the committee in charge will surely make it pleasant for all. Rev. I, L. Thomas, D. D., pastor of Asbury M. E, church, 11th and K. sts, northwest, received from the members of his church two large boxes of luxuries of the season during the recent holiday week. His Christmas dinner was supplied by the parsonage committee. A club of 200 persons had been formed to present Dr. Thomas with a purse in recognition of his service as pastor for five years.—The Star. Cardozo, Druggist, 1201 R Street. I can say as a barber of twenty years experience that your Queen Pomade is one of the best applications for the hair on the market. It invigorates and softens the hair and stops it from falling out, and cleans the scalp of dandruff I cheerfully recommend it to the public. George H. Horton, Barber, U. S. Capitol Building. 1000 Agents Wanted 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. A. H. Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly inured 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 EIGH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always beer the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class or 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, 2937 Atlantic Avenue. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE RIPANS TABULES MARK DOCTOR SNEA'S Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearng, 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 now now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 87 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 weil. Her family had seemingly pleas under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson, pastor Lebanon church. Booklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousem is such as th above. has been carefully educated in the Homecpa thic and Electric Schools of Medicine. Hi success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Oyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Cocplaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Listslift, 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. He talking with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlor. Is a reg istered physician. A new remedy for rheum matism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, look of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. W. H BUTLER, PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. James F. Keenan Rectifier and Who'esale Elegant Club! Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Ete. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. 大 MEDIUM DR SHEA Liquor Dealer. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. 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 do 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 or recommends Ozono as the King of all take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kink some Hair. It will make short, hard your head of all itching, worrying seas and Scurf can not live after Ozono has from falling out. It will restore gray hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a special remedies to straighten hair, but when you use hot irons, Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after the price of Ozono is 50c. a box this liberal offer, which is good at and 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 face 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 Now, we ask you a plain question: $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect so-day using our preparations, for the King of all Hair Tonics. Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, make short, harsh hair long and sigh, worrying scalp diseases. Ite after Ozono has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature. Let us make a statement. Many a hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; to use it to drop out. Ozono sthothing but Ozono is necessary a can stop the use at any time; day or two after the first applies so is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes doh is good at any time: Cut out at the sum of One Dollar, and w Ozono and one large bottle of Elin bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, will also include one fancy jar beautifier—removes wrinkles, mnes; makes the old look young. De one package of our celebrated FULLY PURE, and no soap but a which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle-4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever Mr. George W. Dixon, our hustling and enterprising young business man, is constantly in evidence. He is very successful in negotiating loans on real estate, on private chattels, and on personal notes. His business is strictly confidential and many persons who have found themselves in temporary embarrassment have been relieved by Mr. Dixon. His headquarters are at 906 F street northwest, where he will be pleased to see his many friends. --- --- HE'S ALRIGHT. P A S O N O L D M A I G O N, WASHINGTON, D. C. guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we abso- ure dissatisfied with our preparations, can for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one did in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively yay, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- tch hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising on they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the 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, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all real 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 Mr. Green J. Jordan of the Government Printing Office was over in Baltimore last Sunday visiting friends. SILENCE BROS. Wines, Liquors and Cigars, No nday Lunch from 11 30 to 2 p. m. 430 8th Street, N. W., Washington, - D. C, BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER EINGER BILCHAMBURG, 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 sta used OZONO, and give it my most hear fooled so often, it does me good to recomm 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 sh that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely g cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy long "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. Gentlemen, After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. ZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine s $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once azono, 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. its 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. 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. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name...... Street....., County....., If you want 4 lots like above, send $4 no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. FOR SALE Desirable Building Lots in the Northwest and Northeast Sections. Apply for Information to Scipio L. Baker. Room 14, 609 F Street, N. W., --- --- Boston Chemical Company : Here is another: BEFORE LFTER the following goods: Washington, D.C. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. 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. 2 THRIFT AMONG SOLDIERS. Afro-American Soldiers Returning From the Philippines with Small Fortunes Chaplain Steward's Pen Picture—Army Life in the Archipellagos. That there are contemptible whites seeking to poison the minds of the natives against us is true; but those of us who remember 1865 know that the same trick was tried in Charleston with regard to the colored man from the North, and we know how it ended. The following extract from a letter of a soldier in the 25th Infantry will show how it is working here: "In our lyceum we have had several comic entertainments for the native membership and the soldier's families." Yes, soldier's families—their Filippino wives, mother in law and wagon loads of relatives. The lives led by some Americans here, according to the testimony of common fame, are such as should bring shame to the national countenance. An ex-officer of the Dutch army said to me that for drunkenness of officers and men, he had never seen anything to approach. To use his own words, "within a hundred miles of the American army as represented in Manila." He claimed to know something of all the civilized armies of the world. In defense I could only say that, undoubtedly, there was too much drunkenness; but I thought the excuses here were more numerous than ordinarily prevailed in the army. But it is not in drunkenness alone that Americans are talked about. If all the rumors that are in circulation here could be wafted to the ears of wives and sweethearts, mothers and sisters at home, what heartaches, what headaches there would be. The longer I live and the wider and deeper my knowledge extends as regards the character of man, the more thoroughly am I convinced of man's moral weakness and deep seated pollution and wickedness. What is this Christianity that demands that China shall open her doors? Its name is commerce, and says, give us of your gold and your maidens. Our doors shall be shut to you; but your doors must be open doors to us, for are we not white and therefore, God's people? Open the doors or we will break them down with the guns of God. But I must pass to a few particulars. Chaplain Prioleau arrived here a short time ago and spent a few hours on shore with me, and then sped away southward with his regiment. The colored officers are making a splendid record here. Some days ago Las Pinas was attacked from five different directions. The garrison consisted of two companies 49th Infantry, Company B, under command of Captain Staff, and Company G, under command of Captain Frank R. Steward, who as senior officer, was also commander of the post. The troops were handled with such judgment and skill that the attacks were repulsed and the Commanding General of the District telegraphed his congratulations to Captain Steward for his able handling of his forces. In the garrison are some very fine soldiers as of officers, for instance, Captain Staff and Lieutenants Spurlock and Golf, all of whom have seen important service in the regular army. The battalion of the 49th which includes the above companies, has been near here every since it landed, has gone southward in the Lake Province. The men of the two colored regiments are generally of a good class and are saving their money. One company of the 49th is said not to have had a man in confinement, trial THE COLORID AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. U. by court martial or on sick report since its organization. It seems incredible, but I saw such a statement published not long ago. If true, the record is unparalleled in the army. It is also claimed that every man in the company has a deposit book, and that the deposits on one pay day has reached $3,000. The records of both regiments are simply excellent. We are discharging men from the 25th now right along. Very few are re-enlisting. The discrimination against colored men as officers is very likely to affect these regiments seriously in the future. Bright, self-respecting, ambitions men will be likely to ask more and more earnestly what are the chances for promotion? The soldier has three P's: "Pay, Praise, Promotion," the latter greatest of all. Take these away and an army is impossible; take any one of these away and the army is greatly injured. A soldier has just been discharged from the 25th, who will carry away with him from here nearly $4,000. He is a young man from Texas; born to make money, having already amassed $20,000, and is not yet thirty years old. Another soldier who will go out soon, who lives near Philadelphia, has saved about $6,000 in the service. Another soldier went out some time ago with $15,000. Another will retire soon with probably $20,000; all of these from the 25th, and there are others with from $1,000 to $10,000 saved up or well invested. T. G. STEWARD. —Christian Recorder. THE NEW ARMY BILL. Afro-American Leaders Should See That the Black Soldiers are Looked After Some Recognition Due Them. Editor Colored American—In view of the record and progress made by the colored race in industry, in intelligence and especially in view of his splendid record as a soldier, it would seem only just and right in the reorganization of the army that the colored soldier be allowed to share the glory and benefits that are justly his because of services rendered. It seems according to the bill now pending in Congress that the white volunteer is to be allowed to reap some of the permanent and lasting rewards by being given a place in the regular establishment. That seems fair and right. Should not the colored volunteer be treated likewise? He is undergoing the same hardships winning the same renown, for himself and country, upholding the same flag and shedding his blood for his country's cause. He volunteered his services. Now would it not be the fair and right thing to have the 48th and 49th volunteer regiments (colored) now serving in the Philippines transferred as they are now organized, with officers and men, just as they are, into the regular services. In these regments the field officers are white and the line officers are colored. Since the day when Crispus Attucks fell on Boston Commons, the first to shed the blood that this country might be free, in the Revolutionary War, in the war of 1812, in the war of the Rebellion, in the Indian outbreaks on the western frontier, in the war with Spain and now in the Philippines, the colored man has shown by an enviable record that he is a soldier and a fighter. In the immune and volunteer regiments in the war with Spain he made a record as an officer that in every way was equal to that of the white volunteer officer. Now he asks to be allowed the same chance with the white volunteer officers in the regular establish W Capt. H. H. Blunt Dismissed. The dismissal from the service of Capt. Hamilton H. Blunt, of the 49th Infantry, in the Philippines, has been approved by the President and Secretary of War. The specific allegations were that Capt. Blunt, while officer of the day, assaulted Private Thomas Johnson and drew his revolver on another enlisted man. He was also accused of retaining money not belonging to him. ment. His record as a citizen, as a patriot and as a soldier demands this. As a member of the 23rd Kansas Infantry Volunteer which made a good record while doing six months garrison duty in Cuba, and on behalf of the members and friends of the regiment all over Kansas who are justly proud of her record and who ask for just and fair treatment, I appeal to you to use your influence and take the matter up with Lieutenant General Miles, Secretary Root and President McKinley to the end that the 48th and 49th Regiments as now organized be transferred to the regular service. Hoping this may meet your hearty approval, and you will help us in a laudable ambition Yours very truly, SHERMAN HARVEY, Lawrence, Kansas, Dec. 20th, 1900. Quill Drivers Entertained. The Washington Post gives the following account of the dinner given last Saturday evening to the bright young men of the District who keep the outside world posted on what is "doing" at the Nation's capital. "The resident correspondents of colored newspapers were given a complimentary dinner by Judson W. Lyons, Register United States Treasury, and H. P. Cheatham, recorder of deeds, at 1417 Corcoran street, last night. Among the party were L. M. Hershaw, Atlanta (Ga.) Age; R. W. Thompson, Indianaapolis (Ind.) Freeman; W. T. Menard, New York Age; Paul H. Bray, Topeka (Kans.) Plaindealer; R. C. M Simmons, Washington Colored American; T. H. Malone, Atlanta (Ga.) Age; Charles F. Hall, Springfield (Ill.) State Capital; H. Y. Arnett, Xenia (Ohio) Standard and Gazette: H. P. Slaughter, Lexington (Ky.) 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Please try it, and also read some of the testimonials from thousands of persons who are now using it. Price 80 and 55 cents, by mafl. Little Hero Pills, 19 and 25 cents. Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier Moistens. Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier Moistens. Scott's Nasal Cream, (Liquid) 25 cts. Scott's Nasal Cream, (For Carabr) 25 cts. Dr. Marian's Female Tabloids (for Female troubles) 25 cts. Scott's Wonderful Pile Cure, 25 cts. NOTICE! With each order of one or more of any of our remedies, we will send you a free treatment of our Celebrated Little Hero Pills, (for all forms of Kidney, Liver, Stem and Urinary Diseases), at Drug Stores or sent by MAIL on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents wanted, can make $15 to $150 per month. Write to-day for instructions. Enclose stamps for reply. P. O. BOX 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, I.y. ```markdown ``` The National Colored Teachers Bureau Washington, D. C., is prepared to furnish CAPABLE TEACHERS of every branch of instruction and DESIRABLE SCHOOLS in all parts of the country. REGISTRATION FREE but applicants must be fully competent to teach or possess the ability to learn how to teach. NO SCHOOL—NO PAY 6 per cent of the first year's salary will be charged those for whom positions are secureded, payable Dec. 1, 1900. The Demand exceed the Supply for suitable teachers during the past year, hence our liberal inducements. Send for registration blank briefly stating your full qualifications and enclose ten two cent stamps for postage. Address James G. Clayton, M. D. 459 C St. N. W. Secretary. The Modern Day Church BY REV. STERLING N. BROWN, at University Park Temple, Jan. 3, 1900. We have selected as a text Exodus 33 chapter and latter clause of the 15th verse: "If thy presence go not with me carry us not up hence." These words come from the soul of an anxious leader—a man of prayer, and one that prevailed. Israel had been delivered from Pharoah's cruel oppression. The Red Sea had opened and given free passage. A part of the wilderness journey had been made; but from Sinai's rugged heights a new and untried pathway must be taken. Moses feeling unequal to the task before him prays for God's presence. He feels deeply and thus prays earnestly. Past mercies and peculiar blessings did not relieve him of great anxiety for the future. Having entered upon the work to which the Almighty had called him he had shown himself both capable and willing. Put Moses needed no outer voice to tell him that the way to Canaan was difficult and that both human agency and Divine energy were absolute essentials. The few short months and weary experiences in the march had clearly shown the conditions and emphasized the need. Many of God's servants, individually and collectively have borrowed the language of our text to give expression to the deep desires of the soul. We think it highly fitting and certainly in keeping with our thought surrounding this occasion and this hour to heartily unite with all interested in this church in the petition "if thy presence go not with me carry us not up hence." From these words and the history about them I desire to discuss the theme—"The need of the modern day church." I. the modern day church should be apprehensive. First, in the sense of knowing, and laying hold of the fundamentals in Christianity and in the problems with which it has to do. Is it true that the pulpit and pew are becoming more and more indifferent to considering the great doctrines given us in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and so thoroughly enunciated by the Apostles and proclaimed by the most successful preachers of all times? It is variously intimated that preachers and people are off on excursion in pursuit of shadow rather than substance, in search for glitter, rather than gold, that the tendency of the church is to pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin and omit the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy and faith. I am not sure that there is such a tendency. But whether true or not, there was never a time since the establishment of the New Testament Church that the eternal verities of God as related to human well being needed greater enforcement. The lost condition and eternal condemnation of man; salvation through the vicarious death of Christ; the mission of the Holy Ghost in applying the provisions of salvation; the great commission to the lost world; the stewardship of all Christians under God to the end of saving men; a free Gospel for the masses of mankind are truths that should be definitely held by all professed believers. Efficiency in God's service will be largely measured by the conviction of these truths. In the light of these facts life and not death holds the supreme significance. How to live is the world's greatest problem. Death JU BEOKOLD ATTNOUAR, WAITING, R. P. is less important. Destiny springs from life-never from death. The blooming flowers of man's eternal Eden must be planted this side of the grave. Failure now, means failure hereafter. Man speaks the word here that will echo in his experience forever and ever. He is enlisted in a warfare from which there is no discharge. He has started upon a course that will run on through the unending energy of souls. A moment is but a point in time and yet it holds the whole of eternity in it. Actual decisions are made in a brief space of time. Too often the question which the Gospel presents to us is flippantly passed upon and the answer at once goes beyond recall. Life, death, the judgment—eternity are facts too ponderous for careless indifference. "The wages of sin is death"—eternal death with its consequences. "But the gift of God is eternal life" with all its possibilities. The modern day church should be apprehensive in the sense of fearing the prospect of future evil. The question of saving the world—this sin cursed world—this lost world so long away from God grows and grows upon us in importance as we think of it: and yet we tremble at the awful responsibility laid upon the church of Chrift to this end. The human family has had its Eden—its antideluvian probation—its new beginning under most favorable conditions—its trial under every known form of government and now for nineteen centuries it has had Jesus Christ, the God, man, the blessed Gospel, a saving and uplifting Christianity and still the world lieth in wickedness and gross darkness. America is placed with the foremost among civilized nations. It is even called christian and yet as a matter of fact the people of this nation are intensely sinful. If this be said of much favored America, what hope is there for heathendom? If in a land of schools, colleges, open Bibles and an intelligent ministry, the great masses are unbelievers and outside of the Church of Christ, may we not like the discouraged Jew hang our harps upon the willows and cease our song of rejoicing? This might be done if man was the only interested agent and the work circumscribed by shortness of time. But be it known that God, the great and mighty one, He who vaulted the heavens, arched the sky, fixed the stars, located the planets, lifted the hills, scooped out the valleys, made the seas and created and put in motion every living thing, is the God of the church, yea even our God and that this earth has ever been the object of His special care and its people subjects of His great love. God has through the ages moved slowly but there are present indications that "His purposes are ripening fast—unfolding every hour." With the prophet of old may we not cry out, "Watchman what of the night?" How much of it is past and how much yet to come? Why in all society, everywhere, with its politics, its philosophy and its religion are there signs of revolution? Why are old systems and modes of thought and belief tottering upon their thrones, and mary of them reeling as for their final fall? Why is it that not only the common mass of (Continued on 5th page.) An Interesting Autobiography. Autobiography of Dr William Henry Johnson, of Albany, N. Y, is the title of a neatly printed book just received by us. Dr. Johnson is well and favorably known to a large number of old Philadelphiaans. He was a member of the old Bamuker Institute, when he resided in our city in the early 60's, and and was then admired because of his polished manners and forceful character. His absence from Philadelphia and his early associates did not cause him to abate one jot in life's activities, and his interest in his people. Indeed, he has kept himself well in advance as a thinker and reasoner ever since. Writings from the pen of such a man can not help being a source of pleasure as well as profit.—Philadelphia Tribune. Some Acknowledgements. The Colored American is under many obligations to Senator George L. Wellington and Congressman F. C. Watchter, for reports of the several departments of the government. Also to Senators B. F. Tillman and Marion C. Butler for pamphlets on 'Protection for Agricultural Staples.' A Virginian Speaks. Editor Cooper of The Colored American throws bouquets at us. We have been trying to determine whether they are artificial or genuine. It's customary to say nice things of one's host. However we are extremely optimistic, and if Col. Cooper says it's so,'tis so Thanks.—The Daily Recorder. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies 250. Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY. 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Read this all over again. Turn to the advertisement and read that. Then follow instructions and send amounts to the Colored American, 459 © street Northwest Washington, D. C., and a watch will soon be in your hands postpaid. —————-—_-—_— Fmanciption in Virgiri?. A representative gathering of colored people assembled in the chapel of e John Hay Normal and Industrial School in Alexandria, Monday eveni2= to observe the thirty-eight anniversary of the emancipation proclamation. Editor Magnus L. Robinson presid- ed and introduced the subject of the evening. Mr. Joseph Miller. of Cum- berland, Md., followed Editor Robin- son and spoke at length on the = ibject of political freedom of the Negro race. Mr. Wm. A. Carter, of Alexandria, read the emancipation edict and m ade a speech favoring rural districts for the settlement of members of bis race. The Oriole Glee Club, of Baltimore, rendered some excellent music. A number of prominent men who We® unabie to be present sent their regrets. (Continued from 3rd page.) mankind everywhere, but the sober minded and intelligent are dissatisfied and taking ground against the present condition of human society? Why this muttering beneath the surface in all lands and among all peoples? Why so much of anarchy, riot and bloodshed in all parts of the civilized world? Why in our own America is there so much unrest among the masses? It means, as I see it, the fulfillment of prophecy. The longing desires of the nations must ultimately turn to God for help The kingdom of this world is yet to become the kingdom of our God. The whole world seems now in motion—animated by a common soul—the soul of Providence. The pagon world is shaken to its very centre. Its temples are crumbling, its idols falling, its darkness dissipating and as never before its doors are thrown NICK STURLING N. BROTN REV. STERLING N. BROWN. open to the Gospel. This is the grand missionary age of history. No movement seems to be more remarkable since the days of the Apostles, than that of missions during the past century. The doors long closed, are now swinging open, and the Macedonian cry, "Come over and help us" is everywhere heard. The most thoughtful and observant in all lands declare that our world is approaching a great crisis. Some would tell us that the world and all things therein are going to pieces but those who live in the presence of God believe that an unusual religious awakening is coming. That it will be a revival of original Christianity, of individual cooperate, social and civic righteousness. That its subjects and agents will be young people and that as a result missionary zeal and activity will surpass anything since the days of the apostles. But if one thing above another is clear it is that human agency must be an important element in bringing about that day. This leads me to remark that the modern day church should be comprehensive. First, in the sense of being conscious of individuality, of proper relations and cooperate obligations. Individuality—The solar system is one great body of planets revolving about the sun, and yet each one has its definite orbit, and continues in its own way. The beautiful rainbow with its blending colors thrills and enchants, but it requires seven distinct colors in its formation. There is a common human family but it is divided into nations, races and tribes. There is a church of God and yet made up of various branches, and they, further of individuals. At the foundation of every well organized body in society is thus the individual. He has his value and his place. His right standard is the measure of his character. His place is divinely appointed and both he and the church should so recognize this. It is for him to find it and the church to help him to make the most of it. The man who first comes to Christ and then into the church, is like an infant. He may be old in age but he is a babe in Christ. He may be strong and in a sense morally upright but he has not Christian character. That must come with time and fellowship with Christ. He needs the warm spiritual life of the church to stimulate and help him. A consciousness of proper relations is also important. Relations are not THE COLORLED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, R. simply a part of life; they constitute it. Hunger is related to food; the desire for wealth and fame to possible attainment, the affections parental, filial, and fraternal to their appropriate objects, the aspirations and energies of thought to truth; the sense of dependence to the Creater and preserver of men. The church should know the environments of the individuals of the community; the needs and effects of charity, the reasons for certain plague spots - the best ways of removing them. A foresight of the sphere of action is very helpful. United to this thought is cooperate obligation. The condition of duty is to see or know it. Knowledge comes by study and proper study by planning. A church rightly comprehended is not a sect but a union striving for the ideal of humanity. It is the highest attempt to elevate the world in purity, charity and love. It should be indeed a cooperative society. While worship, instruction and soul saving from death are its well defined functions it must more than ever emphasize the saving of men in this world and the creating of a new society in the earth. As a body it should carry no false colors. It should take no doubtful or compromising position in any public or private measure. It should be right and take high moral grounds. It should not be moved by the follies of men or threats of foes. It should be as the Savior directs a light set up on a hill that can not be hid. Thus standing it will be true to its great founder, the Lord Jesus and meet its obligation to the community in which it stands. 2nd. The modern day church should be comprehensive in the sense of enlarged plans. It ought to take care of its own poor. It may wisely open dormitories, gymnasiums, evening schools, training classes, domestic science departments, men's, boys' and girls' clubs, penny savings bank, employment exchange, mothers' meetings, reading rooms, choral society, lecture courses, etc.—all this and whatever else will make more prosperous and better members of the community. The church should be a factor in society to cooperate in all wise efforts to improve social conditions, to relieve poverty and the sick, to abolish intemperance, to promote education, to secure better homes, wiser laws and more competent administrators of government. The chief work of the church in reforming society is, however, indirectly sending into it men and women instructed in principles of righteousness and inspired by the spirit of Christ. The true church embraces in its thought, its prayers and its sympathy not only the whole of man but the whole of mankind, yea the whole world. Like the Savior it would seek to save lost humanity wherever found. Its watchword is the great commission, "Go!" and when it can not go it would send. There are no boundary lines to its love. Its sympathy is as deep as human want and as extensive as is the spread of mankind. In other words it is a real missionary church. This spirit makes its work easy and effectual at home or abroad. Oh to have a spiritual birth and an active life in such a church! Two remarkable facts are noted concerning a recently organized church. Ist. At their first prayer meeting after formal organization 18 of the 19 male members were present, indicating the earnestness of their devotion. But a more significant fact than this is, that their first benevolent offering was made to the American Board of F. M.; thus showing from the start that they intended not to live unto themselves. The church that fosters a right missionary spirit must in the very nature of the case have that spirit reflected in all its life and work. III. The modern day church should be progressive. 1st. In its endeavor for information. Ignorance nowhere is a virtue and certainly not in the church for the times. The Bible, the Christian's chart and text book, must be carefully studied. Its meat for adults and milk for babes should be easily found. Next to the Bible is some religious journal. It should, while religious, represent one's denomination. It is surprising to find generally intelligent people so woefully ignorant upon the simplest principles of their own church. I honor the parental reverence that causes attachment and love of church for parent's sake but it does not reflect the spirit of the age to not be able to give a reasonable answer for the faith that is in you. A progressive church may be seen in the liberality of its spirit. Persuasion rather than coercion; example instead of constant precept; applying the Gospel in the place of rebuke; presenting a better way for the one objectionable, disciplining positively and yet by love rather than by court martial. Its spirit to the christian world may thus be expressed. "In the essentials of salvation, unity. In the non-essentials of salvation, liberty. In all things, charity." The progressive church may be known by its way of procedure. It becomes versed in methods and ways and means. It tries all methods holding only that which proves for the best. In reaching men it would follow the Apostle Paul, and so become all things to all men to save them. Conservatism attaches to its usage only as affecting principle but never method. In ways and means it is as broad and varied as necessity requires, keeping of course definitely in mind the properties of God's church and the importance of christian example and influence. This is the spirit of what is known as the Institutional church. Upon this the fourth anniversary of our organization it seemed fitting that I take the same text and practically the same sermon that I used at our opening service January 3rd, '97. In this you get my ideal church toward which for four thirty years we have been positively pushing our way. The church that we are endeavoring to establish is an organism rather than an organization. It is spirit rather than machinery. By this we mean that it is to exist for the highest well being of its membership and of the community. The eye is to be open, the heart sympathetic and the hand ready to serve in all practicable ways. This can be illustrated by what we have, in a humble way, really done during these years. At the founding of our work there were no kindergarten training schools for our young women of very moderate means. It was at the suggestion and cooperation of this church that the first training class was organized and thus helped many of our young women to fit themselves as teachers of kindergarten schools. Other classes have since been organized, and Howard University now has an excellent beginning under the immediate direction of Prof. L B Moore with definite plans for enlargement in the future for kindergarteners. Our work in that line is now done but who can doubt the wisdom of our part in helping the community in this particular. Our school of needle work graduated last year seven young women prepared to teach. The class of this year is an interesting one. These young women may find positions in the states if they are willing to go for them. As to any phase of purely educational work we shall simply aim to do what is not being done and what we can practically do. Religious training classes, mother's and children's meetings, boys' and girls' clubs, reading room and the like will hardly be supplanted by outside organizations. Our has been an open door church from the first and it is my hope that it may be even more so in the future. Thus far, and as pastor, I speak knowingly, our institutional features have been a positive help both spiritually and financially. Let no one misinterpret our aim in this work. We have no pet scheme or impractical experiments. We simply wish to begin each year with the definite purpose of doing any and all of the things possible for the good of mankind and for the spread of Christ's kingdom about us. If it means temporary help well, or permanent plan all the better. It shall mean, by the grace of God, a right, positive spirit and life purpose to this end so far as I can speak for myself and this church. Many a church could increase it power for good if the body were willing to be less conservative and more ready to utilize all its facilities for the many sided needs of the community. I be lieve the christian church is the salt of the earth and that its members are doing for the world what no others are; but the bright point of christian service and fellowship is not yet reached. For many years I have believed in the spirit of the Institutional Church and was fortunate to gather about me here persons of thought and heart to unite in a movement that under God has succeed. (Continued on 13th page) 55 SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED HELP. An active, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work. WANTED—Trustworthy colored man to travel and appoint agents in the District of Columbia. $50 monthly and expenses, position permanent, enclose self addressed envelope for reply. Manager Cross, Star Building, Chicago. Enclose 2c stamp for repl, and we will send particulars telling how ou can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. R M S FOR RENT. Furnished room suitable for man and wife or single gentleman, 1184 2d st. n. w. Wanted Rooms. Persons desiring to secure first class rooms in any part of the city will do well to put an announcement in these columns. If you have a spare room that ou would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored Amerlean. WANTED—Persons having rooms to rent to families, to young meh or to young women, can get tenants by advertising in this column. Help Wanted. Do o u want work? Do ou want a job? If so, advertise the fact in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent oung man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business alread established and paing well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salar. Address C. care this office. (confidentia. SPECIAL. Nicely furnished rooms with or without board. Apply 1413 Corcoran street n. w. There are letters at this office for Mr. Harry Radcliff, Hon. William Harris and Mrs. Louisa F. Washington. If you can furnish meals to a select few or to persons who want breakfast and dinner you can get customers by advertising in this column. Cora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey Typewriting, Copying and Stenographic work satisfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, Room 8, Le Droit Building, Corner 8th and F street northwest. Persons who keep boarding houses, or who can take a few strangers to board and room during the holiday or inauguration, should make announcements through these columns. Letters are coming each day and if your announcement appears in the paper the parties can write direct to you. Let us know if you can take boarders and rooms and how many. Agents Wanted. Active agents are wanted in ever el and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newest colored newspaper published, Write for terms, Address The Colored American, 459 C street, n w., Washington, D. C. Colored man who reads and writes to prepare for traveling $50 monthl and expenses. Send se f addressed envelope. President MacBrad, 556 Dearborn, Chicago. FINANCIAL. Money Loaned on Furniture, Pianos, Etc. The COLUMBIA GUARANTEE CO. will lend you any amount from $10 up. Our charges are less than any other Loan Office and we make the payments to suit Borrowers. Our business is strictly confidential and we make no charge unless the loan is made. Call and get our rates. Columbia Guarantee Co., 613 F Street N. W. The American Building and Loan Association Issues 6 per cent. coupon certificates. 6 per cent. paid on deposits. Loans made on Washington real estate, repayable monthly. Phone 2026. 907 G St. 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. JOHN J. KLEINER, President, W. J. FRIZZELL, Secretary, ```markdown ``` 6 THE HAUNTED OAK. "Pray, why are you so bare, so bare, O bough of the old oak tree; And why, when I go through the shade you throw Runs a shudder over me? "My leaves were green as the best, I trow And sap ran free in my veins, But I saw in the moonlight dim weird A guiltless victim's pains. "I bent me down to hear his sigh; I shook with his gurglings moan; And I trembled sore when they rode away And left him here alone. "Thev'd charged him with the old, old crime, And set him fast in jail; Oh, why does the dog howl all night along, And why does the night wind wail? "He prayed his prayer and he swore his oath, And he raised his hands to the sky; But the beat of hoofs smote on his ear, And the steady tread drew nigh. "Who is it rides by night, by night, Over the moonlit road? And what is the spur that keeps the pace. What is the galling goad? "And now they beat at the prison door, Ho, keeper, do not stay! We are friends of him whom you hold within, And we fain would take him away. "From those who ride fast on our heels With mind to do him wrong; They have no care for his innocence, And the rope they bear is strong." "They have fooled the jailer with lying words, They have fooled the man with lies, The bolts unbar, the locks are drawn The great door open flies. "Now they have taken him from the jail, And hard and fast they ride, And the leader laughs low down in his throat, As they halt my trunk beside. "Oh, the judge he wore a mask of black, And the doctor one of white, And the minister, with his eldest son, Was curiously bedight. "'O foolish man, why weep you now? 'Tis but a little space, And the time will come when these shall dread The memory of your face." "I feel the rope against my bark, And the weight of him in my grain, I feel in the throe of his final woe The touch of my own last pain. "And nevermore shall leaves come forth On a bough that bears the ban, I am burned with dread, I am dried and dead, From the curse of a guiltless man." —PAUL LAURENCE DUNBA An Educational Center. Petersburg, Va. Special.—The students of the collegiate department of this institution made the initium of the twentieth century memorable, Jan. 1st 1901, by greeting it to dine with them. The table was elaborately and handsomely furnished with all the delicacies of the season; and was ornamented with cedars and evergreen which vied with each other in presenting to the new century a most beautiful, enchanting and cordial aspect. After the dinner short speeches were indulged in, which, on the account of their wit and humor, made the occasion more memorable. Invitations wire extended to a great number of ladies. The following were present: Misses Maggie Y. Rogue, Nannie G. Samuels, Frances M. Cooley, Sarah A. Smith, Addie R. Webster, Lilian R. Barbour, Aurelia R Reid, Pollie M. Blanks, Laura Langhorn and Emma R. Douglass, Messs. Wm. H. Smith, Sr., Wm. H. Smith, Jr. Jas. H. Nutt, H. W. Fisher, Kelley M. Robinson, P. C Whitely, E. W. Randolph, H. E. Logan, R. B. Barcus, Prof. J. M. Gandy and J. T. Phillips THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. were also invited and spoke to the data of the occasion. Messrs. S. A. Brown, L. A. Perkins, Jas. A. Estes and W. C Coleman who had gone away for the holidays had not returned. Not Seeking Office But Hustling. Editor Omaha Enterprise arises to remark he will go it Coxy fashion to Washington to help land E. E. Cooper, of The Colored American, for a political position under the present administration. Well Barnett all the fraternity favor the political promotion of the editor of the city of Magnificent Distances but take into account what an irreparable loss it will be to the press and race.—Shreveport (La.) News. Two Carloads of Men Leave Alabama to Work on Sugar Plantations. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 8.—Two emigrant carloads of Negroes left here tonight for the Hawaiian Islands. They go to take employment on the sugar plantations. The expenses of the trip are borne by the Spreckels syndicate for which they will work. Their pay is to be $15 a month with house rent and medical attendance free. It is said that several hundred others from this country will follow them. A Beautiful Head of Hair 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. "Billy" Patterson, who lives sometimes in the Salvation Army barracks, was struck yesterday afternoon. He was in a fight at the corner of Third and Grand avenues, and during the affray he received a long gash on the head and then some one broke his arm. He does not know who struck him. Kansas City Journal. Had a Delightful Time. After having held a formal reception from 3 to 6 p. m. on New Year's Day, Miss Desdemonia L. Valeteen and Miss Helen Bell entertained the members of the A. P. W. Club at 1225 New York ave, northwest, from 8 to 11.80 p. m. Among those present were Misses Hattie Ross, Ida and Lucy Turner; Messrs, W. L. Houston, H. Smith, J. Murray, L. Fenderson, O. Arnold, G. W. Coffey, J. Ferguson, W. Isbel, M. Morton, and W. H. Valeteen. Cards and other games were indulged in. A splendid collation was served and every one present spent a most delightful evening. The house was prettily decorated with green and white ribbon and both the young ladies were dressed in white, Miss Bell in white null and Miss Valeteen in white silk. Queen Pomade for the hair can be bought at the following drug stores: Cardoza's, 1201 R st; Davis,' 11th and U streets; Harris,' 3rd and F sts. s.w.; Murray's, 2nd and D sts., southwest; and Pride's, 23th and P sts.; also at the following barbershops, Bethel's, 1518, 14th st.; Gray's 1113 15th st. and Johnson's 1401 P st. BORROW MONEY On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $1,000 on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession so you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, the cheapest to us we will arrange the payments to suit you large or small weekly or monthly installments. In dealing with us you receive the benefits of dealing with the oldest, largest, and most reliable company of this kind in Washington. We would be pleased to have you call even if you do not wish to borrow it will be well to know the best place to get it and you may favor your friends by sending them to us and rest assured we will treat them with liberality and courtesy. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Room 8 and 9 Food Building, 602 F St. N. W, corner of Six n Street. Private entrance Room No. 9 in the rear. The Columbus Ohio Standard has is sued a most artistic calendar. It contains the portraits of Rev. J. M. Riddle, editor, and Mr. P. W. Chaver, manager. We wish the firm abundant success. MONEY TO LOAN at 8½% 8¾ 4, and 4½ per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $1,000 on D. C. real estate; pay off 5 and 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with e onomical cooperation for borrowers. WM. H. SAUNLER & CO., 1457 F St. nw. The National Safe Deposit, Savings Trust Company Corner 15th St. and New York Capital: One Million Dollar Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside Burglar-proof Vault Acts as administrator, executor, trustee. The Old Reliable "CAPITAL CITY BENEFIT SOCIETY" 488 Louisiana Ave. Is Still Doing Business at the Old Stand. For $1.25 per month it pays $6, $7 or $8 per week. Pays for both Sickness, Accident and Death. No Distinction as to Color or Sex. 14 Years' Successful Business. INVESTIGATE. For Real Estate Transactions B. H. Warner Company, Real Estate Brokers, Warner Building. Washington, D. C MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitation for ladies betors and during confinement, Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 619 Penn Avenue CHARLES FISCHER, C SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICAL Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON. D. C WM. E. GOSS, REGISTERED PLUMBER AND GAS-FITTER 308 PENN, AVE., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. Pavs interest on deposits. Rents Sates insides +urglar-proof Vaults. Acts administrator, executor, trustee. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Planos, &c., without removal or any putlicity in any way. All business is private Washington Mortgage Loan Co. 610—F Street—610 DO YOU NEED MONEY? On Household Furniture, planos, horses, wagons, carriages, or personal property of any kind, without removal from your possession. Loans can be carried as long as desired, and payn ents can be made at any time to suit the convenience of the borrower. We are the only property organized loan company in the city. If you appreciate low rates, courteous treatment and attention to your interests, you will call on us. Offices private and easily reached. Loans made in any part of the city. No delay. Open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. SECURITY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Building, Corner 9th and F sts. n. w. Capital Savings -Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Capital $50,000 Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Loffont Whitefield McKinlay, J. C. Bailey Robt. H. Terrell, W, S, Montgomery Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a. m. to 4:30 pm MONEY TO LOAN At 4 1/2 and 5 PER CENT. On Real Estate in D. C. No delay beyond examination of Title WALTER H. ACKER 704 14th St., N. W. WE ARE AT THE HELM. Vhe Appointment of Editor Adams as Assistant Register of the Treasury Places this Office in Charge of Atro- Americans. The announcement fast Friday, Jan, 4,tbat Editor Cyrus Field Adams of the Chicago Appeal and recently elect- ed South Town Clerk of Gook County, Jilmors, & position said to pay $4 000 per annum a3 a big surprise—even to the knowing ones, The politicians are ip @ quandary to know how it came avout. The Inter Ocean had the fol Be _ nN as es) = ie a f ‘t Li \\\ Vhi., GEA SN Vi we SS PES AA\\il Oe] oy f2)'\ Alea Wy) EZ \\ iNG Pr £AS Y \\O FEA, VW AN || S=FY y WXAC | E70 Y HON. JUDSON W. LYONS, Register of the Treasurv. lowing item anent Mr. Adams just af- ter the last election: “Among the newspaper men of the race Oyrus Fieid Adams of this city distinguished himself in a remarkable degree. Adams was appointed a mem- ber of the Republican national adviso* ry committee in August, and he at once undertook to contro! and keep in Republican lines the several hundred colored newspapers published by and for the colored people, The tendency of some editors and bishops to show a spirit of hostile opposition to ‘the par- tyof freedom’? made it necessary that some specia! effort be made to check these ‘evil tendencies,”’ Adams, who, with his brother, con* ducts a newspaper publication for the colored people, and who is also presi: dent of the National Afro‘ American y SS wh ae ex GY iy os ie g / V Bu RN s Oe NRE fi ge EZ ) SS] ft | Ne Y |) Y Cee] e | ) i & E j Ss \ GV \\' % ZA CYRUS FIELD ADAMS, Assistant Register of the Treasury. Press aseociation, was peculiarly suited to this work. Under his direction sheets of bright, short editorial para: graphs and strong leaders were pre: pared and sent to the colored press. Nearly every Afro-American paper in the country used some of the matter It was the first time ia any campaign that any real pewspaper education was attempted exclusively among the col. ored people as a class, and that this sort of campainging was considered is an interesting recognition of the grow’ ing intelligence of the colored voters. THE OOLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. The curious search for interesting facts concerning the development of the Negro a3 a citizen and voter brought out a great deal that is new and significant. How great is the number of colored men employed in all branches of the government as diplo- mats, officers in the army, chiefs of bureaus and departments at the capi: tol, and in the Federal service ail over the country, may be understood when it is shown by statistics that $8,000,000 is paid out annually to colcred office: holders, In addition to the newspaper influ: ence, thousands of letters were addrees: ed to colored people in all walks of life and in every part of the country. The answers received form a curious and amusing asgortment of all kinds of wants and needs, demanded in ex: change fcr irfluence. 8 me wanted money in fabulous sums, and others any old thing from a suit of clothes to anew Bible. One good brother sent & number of puvch cards representing $200, with the request that Adams punch and remit. Most of the replies, however, showed a strong sense of fa° triotic and party loyalty.” They Will Comfort You, Grand preparations ara being made for the entertainment of the large num, ber of visitors who are expected to be in this city to witness the inauguration ‘ March next and the following inaugural sup-committee on enterta n- ment for colored visitors has been ap- pointed: Danie! Murray, chairman; Dr. A. M. Curtis, lst vice chairman; £. KE. Cooper, 2ad vice chairman; Henry Y. Arnett, Jere A. Brown, Perry H. Car sen, Thomas J. Calloway, W. C. Chase, Luke Costley, Dr. W. Brace Evans, Christian A. Fieetwood, J. A. Gray, James Gray, Frank Gaines, Aaron Gaskins, Charles E. Hall, J. H. Har- rison, Andrew F. Hilyer, W. L. Hous- ton, Robert Harlan, Jerome A, Jobn- son, Thomas S Kelly, Jesse Lawson, Alexander L. Manly, Willis T. Menard, Rich Moore, John H. Paynter, Robert Pelham, Jr., LL. O. Posey, Jobn Prioleau, Henry P. Slaughter, John Sims, John W. F. Smith, Dr, Hamilton S. Smith. R. H, Terrell, R. W. Thomp- son, R. W. Thompkins, Richard De R. Venning. Register Lyons in Maryland, Hon. Judson W. Lyons, register of the United States Treasury, Congress- man F. C. Wachter and Hon. H. 8. Cummings, former City Couxci’man, were the principal speakers at the Emancipation celeb-ation at John Wes ley M. E. church, oa Tuesday night. The church was crowded in every part and the applau:e was hberal, every good thing said by the speakers coming in for a generous share of applause. The church was b2autifully deco:ated with flags and bunting and the music was suited to the occasion Miss Ly: on recited very beautifully the Eman cipation Proclamation issued by Presi: dent Lincoln, and Rev. Dr. Lyon read a letter from President McKinley’s sec: retary regretting the inability cf the President to be present.—The Afro American. TO THE DEAF. A rich lady eured of her deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr. Nicholson’s Artificial Ear Drums, gave $10,000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unaple to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 10429 The Nicholson Institute, 780, Eighth Ave nue, New York, U,8. A. CURES BALDNESS ————————————————— Prevents Hair Faliing Out, Removes D.ndruff, Stops Itchng, and Restores Luxariant Growth to Shining Scalp Byebrows and Eyelashes. A TRIAL PACKAGE FREE. DYER ae ARS ASIII aS SN We Za SS Cee Nee RE ee ee << So : ARR are SSS EER BEN ws see hes pS ») CRA me) SS SS Qa SNS: + Pier CNY oo SS SS SO WS es WS SBD SSS \ S38 SS SS SSR SSS WALK SSS : SS py) SSSA Poe UC > SF Et Re <= SSIS ES ue QBS SF SE SSF MISS DELLA JONES of Caivert, Tex Those who are losing vheir hair or have es with their locks can have it restored y a remedy that issent freeto all. 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She sent for a tree trial package amd says:—It affords me ihe greatest pleasure to say that everything regarding this treatment is just a8 répresented, I had no faith tv it but since it cost nothing to try | used itand my bair has now been saved and restored to its orig: inalgrowth Am very r uch pleased to rec’ ommend such a valuable and remarkable trestment The remedv also cures itching and dan: aruff, sure signs of approaching baldness and keeps the scalp healtby and vigorous It also restores gray hair to natural color and pro- duces thick and lustrous eyebrows and eye: lashes. By senditg your name and address to tre Altenheim Medical Dispensary, 2314 boutterfie'd Building. Cincinnati Ohio, en closing a 2-cent stamp 10 cover rostage, they will mail you prepaid a free trial of their re* | markable remedy. Ch X d QUALITY HOUSE, | 909 7th St. N.W., Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesals stock in town of the most exqui- site, fauitiess wines and distiliates (1m all 240 kinds,) at Chrie Xander’s mederate prices no others can coma, ete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are abso* lutely ‘ree from fasel poison, (No_branch houses,) Phone 1425. 73 80 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub lisbing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. One year - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1900. THE CHRONIC KICKER. A glance at some of the smaller state exchanges brings out the fact that when the editors of these hebdomedals are at a loss for a subject upon which to write they tackle the big Negroes—the leaders—and animadvert upon their short comings. If some of these small fry quill drivers were put in the places held by these leaders many of them would appear so ridiculous or would look so small that they would probably not be heard of again. The cross road school teacher, exhorter or local leader may be of some consequence in his little town but when thrown into the large arenas of public activities and into places where they are forced to measure arms with men above their class and ken they become infinitesmially small. A number of Georgia papers, for instance, cannot forget such men as Lyons, Rucker, Deveaux and others for winning their way to the top. The same is true of small leaders in other states. It would be well if the race had more leaders such as Georgia, North Carolina and other states have produced. The masses should be taught that there is always plenty of room "on top." The Negro as a race has many things to contend against and the fight should be made not against one another, but the guns should be turned against the common enemy. The bright galaxy of writers who contribute to the columns of The Colored American has been so active this week that more than the usual space allowed to them is given them this week To day's issue is newsy and meaty, and every column teems with something toothsome. THE NEGRO IN AGRICULTURE AND ITS ALLIED PURSUITS. Mr. L. G. Powers, Chief Statistician in charge of Agriculture, of the Twelfth Census, desires in his reports to show the progress and status of the American Negro in agriculture and its allied pursuits, and is now making an ex haustive investigation of the same. In addition to the data obtained in THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. the regular course on the agricultural schedules of the Twelfth Census, he has designated Mr. William T, Ferguson, one of his Negro clerks, to make certain additional inquiries, along this line, of well informed Negroes throughout the country, and The Colored American takes pleasure in urging all those who are requested to aid in furnishing the additional data to make full and prompt replies to all inquiries to the end that the investigations and report may be as full and accurate as Chief Powers desires it to be. The Negro has been in America over 300 years, but no century has brought to him so much as the 20th century. It would require volumes to recapitulate his progress and achievements To mention Booker T. Washington, Bishop Abraham Grant, Charles W. Chestnutt and Paul Laurence Dunbar is sufficient to show the progress he has made in the world of thought, in the world of letters and in the world of practical activities. --- The Colored American beginning with the new year will be issued one day earlier in the week. This is done to accommodate our thousands of readers scattered in different parts of the country as well as the army of agents who are placing it in every household. There will be many new features added to the paper and it will be improved in every way. The Colored American will continue to lead and, as in the past, will be the newsiest and most enterprising and by all odds the best journal published by members of the race. The Afro-American starts out in the new century under bright auspices. It cannot be considered with equal chance and equal opportunities and yet with his natural talent and innate ability he can keep up with the procession if the proper efforts are made. There was never a time in the history of this country when the opportunity was so great for eucated young men and women. The color of the skin and the prejudice that comes from "a previous condition of servitude" should not stand as an impediment nor stalk as a ghost in the onward march of right thinking Americans. Editor The Colored American: I noticed in the last week's issue of your esteemed paper an article on "Disfranchisement in the South" by "Fiat Justata." This article seems to me to be so appropriate, and to meet the question so fully that I would suggest that The Colored American establish a subscription list for the purpose of having a sufficient number of copies of the article published in pamphlet form, and a copy be sent to each Senator and Representative in Congress and all other prominent persons who should be, by reason of their connection with the republican party, friendly disposed to the the colored race and desirous of seeing that they get their Constitutional rights. I would suggest that the call for contributions specify that only a small sum say from five to twenty five cents is desired from any person, as it is considered desirable to make this a popular movement, and to give all lovers of justice a chance to participate in it, however modest may be his financial condition. W. SKIDMORE. W. Skidmore, 25 cts. Wm. H. Smith 25 cts. The Colored American $1.00. Makes a Genuine Twentieth Century Sprint-Veteran Orators Give Away to the Colts-Bruce Grits in a New Roll- He Throws a Few Rhetorical Nosegays - A Pen Picture or Two. Among the yearly social events which are looked forward to with more than ordinary in erest, is the annual dinner of the Home Social Club, an organization composed entirely of men, the leanest member of which is A. C Green, Eq an ex president of the club. Mr. Green has not eaten as many annual dinners with the club as Dr. Johnson or Col. Brent of Stanwix Hall or Sheriff Price of Lansingburgh, but he's wil ing and a few more "annuals" will produce the desired effect and cause him to di-card the garments that now fit him rather comfortably. It has been my pleasure to be the guest of two Home Social Club on three occasions including its last annual gathering for a feast of reason and a flow of bowl and it is extremely difficult for me to determine which of these three dinners was the best. There are several first class chefs who are members of the club, and when they get their ways on them they put a good deal of science into the menu and fill the house with savory odors. They are very aggravating and tannerizing cooks. The following gentlemen sat down to the 14 h annual dinner in the cosy dining room of Dr. Johnson, 319 Orange street, at 3 p. m. last Sunday. The president, Mr. R. M. Madison; the secretary, Dr. W. H. Johnson; the treasurer, Col. W. H. Brent: J. W. Price, Eq., A. C. Green, Eq., G. H. Penney, Esq., Thos H. Diggs, Esq. J. H. Clifton, Eq. Sheriff J. H. Price, Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Mrs. W. S. Johnson. New York City; Mrs. Hill and J. E Bruce invited guests. The company after listening to a blessing by Mr. J. H. Clifton which was too long, was confronted with the following formidable menu: Bonilon Roast Turkey—Cranberry Sauce, Eaude vie, Olives, Cra, Tomatoes, Roast suckling pig—Ala Home Club Style, Mince Pie. Ice Cream, Eggnog, a la Madison, Fruit, Cigars, Smoke, Talk The toastmaster, Mr. J. W. Price called on the president, R. M. Madison, Esq who made a happy speech in which he briefly referred to the object of the club and the pleasant and cordial relations which obtained between the members and its friends. Dr. Johnson at this juncture arose to say for the information of the invited guests that among the honorary members of the Home Social Club was the late lamented Frederick Douglass, who had been elected many years ago. The present honoraries he said were: Hon. Daniel Murray, Assistant Librarian of Congress; E E Cooper, Editor of The Colored American; Booker T. Washington, LL.D. of Tuakegee; "Bruce Grit," J. E. Bruce. The toastmaster next called upon Col. Brent of Stanwix Hall and treasurer of the club for a few remarks, as the Colonel had been wrestling with that suckling pig, he was a trifle fatigued when he arose to speak but he was equal to the occasion. The presence of ladies around the festive board for the first time in the history of the club, unlimbered the Colonel's jaws, and he waxed eloquent and flung nose gays and flowers of rhetoric in the direction of the ladies with an abandon that excited comment by no means unfavorable to the redoubtable and round Colonel. Ed Irving says that it is a mott question which of the two Colonel's is the most popular with the ladies. Col. Brent or Col. Tenney. Both of the Colonel's are very "warm" and very "smooth members." The next toast, "The old man and his book," was responded to by J. E. Bruce who said, he had accepted the invitation to dine with the club, because he had seen the fine Italian hand of Dr. Johnson in the movement leading up to the action of the Board of Managers in extending hospitality to him for the third time, and that he had no notion of permitting Dr. Johnson to go farther than himself in any effort to promote harmony and good feeling and the spirit of brotherhood among Negroes. He had confidence in the good faith, honor and magnanimity of Negro gentlemen and believed that the cultivated and refined among us had passed beyond the point of judging each other harshly because of differences of opinion on any question. It is a great accomplishment to be able to oppose the public acts and utterances of any man and retain his personal respect. The average Negro however has not risen to the point where he can make these fine distinctions. Some of the strongest friendships among public men of today exists between those who are diametrically opposed to each other on political and religious and social questions. "I do not misunderstand gentlemen, the motive which actuated you to make me one of your honored guests on the occasion of your 14th annual dinner. It is a beautiful and noble and manly spirit which has influenced your action and I appreciate the honor implied at its true value. I do not forget to remember that your honored secretary is not guiltless in this matter. His guiding hand is everywhere visible in all that makes for harmony, good fellowship, unity of thought and of action in the regeneration and redemption of the Negroes of this community. Those of us who have heretofore misunderstood and criticised the Sage of Maiden Lane more harshly than he perhaps deserved, will find his justification for all that he has so well done in behalf of the Negroes of this state and this city in that scripture which says: 'For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth.' That Dr. Johnson loves his race is made clear in the pages of the autobiography of one William Henry Johnson of 27 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. That he has rendered it most valuable service in ways, and at times when it could not serve itself is no longer matter for doubt. The record which he has made, the work which he has done and the victories which his pugnacity and aggressiveness have won for the Negro generally and the New York Negro particularly will be found recorded in the 'old mans book.' Now if he will promise to 'be good' in future, we ought to forgive him for committing authorship at his age, and making it pay. Gentlemen I propose this seni-ment: William Henry Johnson, kicker, author, champion of the rights of the Negroes still on earth "who does not fear the face of clay" nor hesitate when duty calls to raise his voice in the cause of right and justice. Who believes that to labor for man because he is man, is man's noblest work. "May the glory of his brightest days be the comforts of his nights. And may his declining years be full of honors pillowed in the love and affection of human kind, who have benefitted by his courageous wounds and his daring deeds. Gen lemen let us rise and drink to the heath of Dr. William Henry Johnson, the Sage of Maiden Lane." Addresses were made by Messrs J. H. Clifton who responded to the sentiment, "The Church;" Sheriff J. E. Price of Renssalaer. "Our Guest," Ex president A. C. Green, Esq. "Our Absent Members;" Thos. H. Diggs. "The Ladies—God Bless'em; Col. Geo. H. Tenney, "Our Ex-Presidents of the H. S. C. The loving cup filled with cracked ice and lemon juice was around the circle and eachtook a sip wiped his mouth and said, Amen. THE APPOMATTOX CLUB The Assistant Register of the Treasury a Popular Chicagoan—All Lyceums Flourishing—The Late Phil Armour a Friend to the Afro American—Mr Weeks Making a Record in London-News Notes. [The Chicago Office of The Colored American is located at 59 Dearborn St., suite 412.] Chicago Ill. Special—Mr. Cyrus Field Adams who was appointed yesterday an assistant register of the Treasury at Washington, is one of the prominent colored men of the country and is the editor and publisher of The Appeal, one of our colored newspapers of considerable importance. Mr. Adams took an active part in the late preidential campaign. It is generally understood that Senators Cullom and Mason and Mr. Dawes of the national committee used their influence in securing this appointment. Mr. Adams says that he was not promised an office and the appointment was something in the nature of a New Year's preent. He commenced the study of foreign languages and in 1684 visited Europe for this purpose. On his return he was appointed professor of the German language in the State University, Louisville, Kv. In 1885 he launched The Appeal. At the April election last year Mr. Adams was elected south town clerk. This is the only political office he has held. Mr. Adams is also president of the National Afro-American Press Association. The club house of the Appomattox Club was opened Saturday night at 3144 Wabash Ave. An elaborate program has been prepared for the occasion and the affair will close with a smoker and the installation of the officers of the organization, who are: President, Ex-Commissioner E. H. Wright; vice presidents, Dr. A. A Wesley; Wm R Cowan; secretaries, Robt. H. Jackson and James H. Johnso; treasurer, Albert H Garret; and Seward W. French chairman of the executive committee. The club building is a three story brick building with a basement, and has been elaborately furnished with all the modern appointments for club houses. It is regarded as the most pretentious club home maintained for colored men in this section of the country. The Appomattox is composed chiefly of the men who constituted the membership of the disbanded Sumner Club. It will differ from the Sumner Club, however, by reason of its being a social organization rather than political in character. Factional parties is said to have been the rock on which the older club was wrecked, and the promoters of the new club are determined to avoid another disaster of the kind that destroyed the Sumner Club. The lyceum of Grace Presoyterian church gave their musical program yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The first Sunday in each month is devoted to a musical program or a lecture on music or a mixture of both which makes this organization very attractive. The program was furnished by Mr. Pedro Tinsley and judging by the warm reception the participants received at the end of the program it was enjoyed by all present. The program was as follows: In Memoriam Coleridge Taylor, Israfel', King, Mr. Pedro Tinsley; O Holy Night, Adams, Miss Marion Lindsey; Lord God of Araham, Mendelssohn. Die Beiden Grenadiers, Schumann, Mr. Gustave Holmquist; Fantaste, DeBariot, Mr. John Shaw; Honor and Arms, Handel', Mr. Pedro Tinsley; "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," Handel, Miss Marion Lindsey; Why do the nations rage so furiously together? Handel, Mr. Gustave Holmquist; Miss Daisy Robinson accompanist. Mr. P, D. Armour one of Chicago's 4 wealthiest citizens died yesterday at his patial residence 2115 Prairie Ave. Mr. Armour was at the head of the great packing concerns of Armour and Co. He is one of the few wealthy men whom the poor can monrn as a loss. He has a large humber of dependants to whom he gave regularly. He was a large donor to Provident Hospital and to some of the colored churches. He leaves between $70 000,000 and $100,-000 000 to his heirs. Word has been received here from Mr. S. S Weeks who is at present in London and has been doing grand concert work and vaudeville. He is the agent for the Brandt mandolin and uses them altogether in his work. He reports large success at his grand concert and some of the royalty were in the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. audience and the Rothchilds. Mr. Weeks is a virtuoso on the mandolin and is also a composer of merit Among his compositions are: Pizzicati Polka, Fantastic Dance, Mazurka De Concert and some transcriptions the most important of which are: Selection from Frovatore, Poet and Peasant, Overture Grand Fantasie, and Rock of Ages. Mr. Weeks expects to attend the Glasgow Scotland fair next April. Second Bap ist Lyceum Last Sunday The Negro's Case Plainly Stated. The Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday entertained its audience with interesting papers, presented respectively by Dr Bruce Evans, a veteran school teacher of the District; Mr Charles W. Williams of the Government Printing Office; Mr. A. O. Safford, another of the District teachers; and Mr. Blackburn of Ohio a departmental clerk and law student. The subjects, the Twentieth Century and the Negro in the School Room; The New Negro in the Industries; The Negro in Literature; and the Negro's Future Public Life, were all handled philosophically and eloquently by the different speakers in the order named Mr. Williams said in substance that the new Negro must prepare himself for a new lease of life in the industrial world or be left in the distance by the other races. In educational matters as far as the masses were concerned, the time spent wrestling with Greek and Latin could be more profitably given to the mastery of elegant English, arithmetic and kindred branches. Industrial and mechanical equipment is the need of the hour, as the number of places requiring a knowledge of the science of industrial economy greatly exceeds those versed in the dead languages. All honest work is honorable. Boot blacking has its dignity when the plyer of the brush makes it so by the excellence of his work and the accumulation of the dollars and cents. All should work. The parent who seeks to rear children and not teach them to work will some day rue the lallacy. Proficiency should be the paramount aim; a capable blacksmith or finished carpenter is a more worthy personage than a poor doctor or makeshift lawyer. The Negro's short-sightedness and impatience when he takes up an apprenticeship, often tend to make him an incompetent workman. He thinks he must go up by leaps and bounds, and if he does not he is soon seeking fields new and pastures green as he would put it. When he fails to come up to the requirements because of a lack of preparation, he generally pleads color-prejudice when often the fault lies at his own door. The Negro complains because of his scant amount of recognition. The world, the speaker said, is a commercial exactor. He who parades his wares must have something which he can exchange for a price; something the world wants. If that commodity is in the shape of literary attainments, skill in the handling of the art'isan's tools or what not, let it be of such quality that it will bring the highest marketable value. Legislative enactments can not encompass our success nor defeat, very long. The inexorable law of consumption and demand, the intrinsic worth of things being regulated and adjusted by simple face values, eliminate sentiment from the case. Nothing short of the elements that make recognition for other races will reach our case, and until these are forthcoming, appeals to Caesar will be in vain. The white laborer possesses a re source not fully developed in the colored toiler. The former had the faculty to so guage his pace as to keep in a job, while the latter hurriedly worked him self out of every thing in sight. At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr. R W. Thompson in a very felicitous vein presented Mr. Williams a copy of Tennyson's poems, as a token of esteem by The Colored American force with whom he had formerly worked. The papers by all the speakers were fine. Mr Blackburn was in excellent voice and held the attention of the audience well which by this time was growing restless because of the lateness of the hour. Mr. E. E. Cooper has returned from an extended visit to his old home in the wild and wooly West. "I Would Not Have Catarrh for a Million Dollars," Says Mrs. Carter—Pe-ru-na her Safeguard. A. MRS. LESLIE CARTER, THE GREAT ACTRESS, OF NEW YORK CITY. 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I would not have catarrh for a million dollars, and as long as I have Pe-ru-na at hand to promptly check the slightest symptoms of its approach, I feel perfectly safe from this disease." N. Leslie Carter. Mrs. M. Dooley, Mount Airy, Habersham county, Ga., in a recent letter says: "I suffered five years more or less with catarrh of the stomach and pelvic organs. I tried a good many remedies of my own, and bought medicine from a doctor that was highly recommended, although the medicine did me no good whatever. Finally, I concluded to submit my case to Dr. Hartman. I wrote him, and he readily advised me. I bought some Pe-ru-na, and a few days after was taken with la grippe. I took Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin and I can say without a doubt that it has entirely relieved me of all my ailments. I feel better and stronger than I have in many years. My appetite is all right, I have no symptoms of my former troubles remaining. I am able to do my usual work without fatigue, and have every reason to believe that my health is the di- A. Subscribe For 9 Man-a-lin, without which I should have been dead by this time. There is no medicine that can equal Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin. I find it a sure cure for all catarrhal affections; as for la gripe there is no other remedy that can compare with it. I can scarcely find words to express my gratitude for Dr. Hartman's good advice and kindness to me. The peculiar ills to which women are subject are often very dangerous. It frequently happens that the victim lives far from competent medical as- sistance. What shall she do? She is not wealthy enough to go to some distant city for treatment, and cannot procure skillful assistance at home. This is what she should do: write Dr. Hartman, A. Columbus, O., tell him the whole story, and he will do the rest. Mrs. Margareth Fietz, Wilcox, O. T., writes: "I extend my sincere thanks for the good advice you have given me. I do not believe I would be living now if it were not for you. I had suffered with hemorrhage for four months and the doctors could help me but little. They operated on me three times. It was very painful, and I only obtained a little relief. As long as they worked at me, the hemorrhage stopped; but just as soon as they closed the door it would commence to flow again. I was so weak I could not turn in bed. At last my neighbors began to speak of patent medicines. Then I applied to Dr. Hartman. I did not know whether he could help me or not; but I followed his advice and only used three bottles of Peru-na. Now I am well and as strong as I ever was." Every woman should have Dr. Hartman's free book to women. Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. THE COLORED AMERICAN.