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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 8 NO. 52 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS ```markdown ``` J. H. ```markdown ``` EDITORIAL. MISCELLANY. THE KEYSTONE STATE. BRUCE GRITS MELANGE. --- THE COLOR LINE IN CUBA. HOW THE AMERICAN NEGRO IS KEPT OUT OF POLITICAL JOBS AND DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. --- A MODERN CINCINNATUS. THINGS THAT WERE A GREAT COUNCIL MEETING. CARTOONS— THE OLD AND THE NEW SLAVERY. PLAYS THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE. IN DIXIE LAND. Hon. E. E. SMITH, EX MINISTER TO LIBERIA AND NOW PRINCIPAL OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. --- THINGS THAT WERE. A Review of the Last Century by Prof. L. M. Hershaw who Regailed the Members of the Second Baptist Lyceum by Flashes of Wit and Rhetorical Pyrotechnies—Notes. Under the caption of "Things That Were," Prof. L. M. Hershaw, one of the most interesting and instructive speakers of this very resourceful town, delivered last Sunday week before the Second Baptist Lyceum, an able and comprehensive review of the incidents, achievements and tendencies of the century that has just closed. He pronounced the 19th Century to have notable material development, citing the wonderful results growing out of the wide application of electricity, the invention and improvement of machinery, the evolution of trade into J. H. PROF. L. M. HERSHAW. massive corporations, and their federation into trusts, the combination of railroad interests, the reforms in industrial conditions, and also the healthful trend toward the universality of constitutional government. Absolutism was giving to liberality and democracy, because of the spread of general intelligence of the masses. It was only in the loftier arts that no progress had been made by the 19th Century-development in architecture, sculpture, painting belonging to other ages, upon which no change for the better had been devised—the creations of modern artists being but imitations and modifications of the imperishable works of the old masters. Christianity, altruism, spiritual force had gained little in the hundred years—all being subordinated to commercialism and materialism. He descanted upon the recrudescence of the slavery spirit, and pointed out the danger that laid in the insidious attempts of contractors in Anderson county, South Carolina, to foist upon the country a form of peonage not less disgusting than that which was destroyed by the war of the rebellion. He showed that similar spirit existed in all the southern states, Georgia and Mississippi especially, and warned the people that only the watchfulness and jealous care could the jewel of liberty be preserved to the Afro American citizenry. The address was well received, and no exceptions could well be taken to his admirably based conclusions. Those who participated in the discussion were Messrs. J. R. Matthews, A. L. Manly, T. W. Allen, C. L. Marshall, J. W. Pope and others. Prof, Jesse Lawson paid a glowing tribute to the character and life work of the late Benjamin Harrison, supporting a series of happily worded resolutions introduced by Lieut. E. R. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. Gaither. Mr. Robert Pelham Jr. also warmly praised the administration and speeches of the Indiana ex-president, both referring specially to his love or liberty, his sympathy for the oppressed and his efforts looking to a reform in the ballot laws of this land. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Miss Della White gave a delightful solo. A collection was taken to aid in holding the reception to Congressman White, Friday night March 22nd. The exercises of the day were conducted by President R. W. Thompson. 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This they claim notwithstanding the fact that these men are the real party workers, that they were endorsed by leading citizens for these positions; that they have made records as office-holders that cannot be found fault with and that they are sufficiently competent for office, but happen to be Negroes. Considerable interest is being manifested in the matter and the outcome will be watched with eagerness. On last Monday night the citizens held at Friendship Baptist church a spirited debate on the following subject: Resolved: That education should be the basis of qualification for a voter Messrs. R. F. Craddock and H. Brown defended the affirmative and Messrs. Wm. J. Moore and H. B. Dalliss represented the negative The Diamond Quartette and the Atlanta University Orchestra furnished music for the occasion. The entertainment was under the management of Messrs. W. H. Landrum, W. R. Gray and H. W. Russell. Thursday night at Allen Temple A. M. E. church, oi which Dr. A. A. Whitman is pastor, there was held an educational rally. It was for the purpose of stimulating the mothers and fathers towards putting their children in school. The governor of the state had promised to be present at this meeting but on account of illness could not be present. Glenn was present and delivered an admirable address full of advice and common sense. The Atlanta Kindergarten Association has secured the services of Miss Roberta L Wolfe to take charge of its work. Miss Wolfe is a graduate of the training school of Grand Rapids, Mich. and comes highly recommended and is thoroughly competent. In connection with her school work she will train a class of young women as kindergarteners. Miss Wolfe is also a graduate of the College Department of Wilberforce University. HOTEL MACE0 One door from Broadway. Cars for all parts of the city and depots pass the door. The hotel is lighted by electricity throughout; has also a private and public dining room, billiard parlor and barber shop. 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C. --- 12 GOT ONE VOTE ANDTHE JOB Sewickley Colored Preacher Elected Justice of the Peace, But Have to Fight for the Position-Newsy Notes of Interest for Afro-American Readers. 一 The quiet city of Sewickley is all torn up over the discovery that at the recent borough election Rev. Eli J. McKnight, the pastor of the A. M. E. Church of that town, who was a candidate for councils and suffered defeat, was provably elected as a justice of the peace. The e were two to elect, and only two candidates were named. Rev. McKnight received but one vote for the position, but the election officers declared him a successful candidate. They have since refused him a certificate, and it may require a judicial [Illustration of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. REV. E J. McKNIGHT. decision to settle the matter. If decided in his favor. Rev. McKnight will have the honor of being the first co-ored man ever elected to such a position in Western Pennsylvania. E J. McKnight was born April 15th, 1868, in Holmes county, Mississippi, graduated from Alcorn University in 1888, taught school in his native state two years and afterwards in Arkansas two years, joined the African Methodist Bishopical Church at Springfield, in 1888, and in 1889 was licensed to preach by Rev J. W. Riley, at Wheeling, W. Va. He reserved his first appointment from the late Bishop D. A. Pavee in 1889, was ordained an elder in 1890 by Bishop B. F. Lee and has pastored churches at Morgantown, W. Va. Waynesburg and McGovern, Pa. Olean, N. Y., and his present charge at Sewickley. He also conducts a grocery store and is the owner of a horse valued at $2000. He is popular among all classes, and will make a strong fight for what he believes to be his rights.—Er. Town Topics. The Daily Record is to be enlarged. Mrs. John P. Green is on the sick list. Messrs Silence Bros. of 430 8th st. n. w. will open their cafe to the public April 1st. Recorder H P. Cheatham has returned from a happy hunting trip through North Carolina. Mr. James Aikens, late of Muncball, Pa., and formerly a traveling representative of The Colored American, is no longer connected with the paper. Dr. Frank J. Webb will speak on "Trusts" tomorrow at 8:30 p.m., at the Second Baptist Lyceum. The subject is a meaty one, and it is expected that the discussion will be warm, Miss Georgia Makell will sing. Mr. A. B. Peters has secured the Jones hotel and club house on the Great Falls line and will open up a first class buffet and cafe this season. He is making many improvements in the old building and will be ready for business about April 15th. The Pen and Pencil Club has secured permanent quarters at 1706 10th street, and will hold its next meeting there on Thursday evening, April 4th. The club now aggregates more than thirty members and has become a power among the reading people of the country. Efforts are being made to have Mr. Daniel Murray, who so successfully prepared the literary exhibit for the Colored Department at the Paris Exposition, arrange a supplementary exhibit of Negro books for the Buffalo Exposition, bringing the collection up to date and materially enlarging it. Mr Murray has the matter under consideration Mrs. Sallie Wells Cuffy, the daughter of Col Richard Wells of the Mexican Legation, is in the city for a few days with her baby son. She was married to Mr. Cuffy, a letter carrier of Portsmouth, Va., where she now resides. Mrs. Cuffy has a host of friends in this city who are making her stay a pleasant one. The Tobacco Club gave a steamed ovater summer Friday evening, March. 15, at 229 New Jersey avenue. The members of this club are all white, but as honorary guests Messrs. Gray and Cosley, Gaskins and Gaines and A. L. Manly and E. E Cooper were invited. A most enjoyable evening was spent and wit, music and mirth reigned supreme. 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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. United Order of True Reformers. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gift edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Pablo Picasso To join the Rosebud Fountain von must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $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 flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3. 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 5, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,425 88 Due from National Banks ..... 48,883 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 ..... 80,967 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,494 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 fire in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, not even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepud of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this gorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grand Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the cashier 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 step at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 18 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leses 18 buildings. For any further information, address W. P. EURRELLA. G. W. SECRETARY W. L. TAYLOR, G. W., Master. MASONIC. Since the initial Masonic news letters appeared some weeks ago, letters have poured into this office complimenting the feature and the news matter contained in the column. Representative Masons in the District and out of it as well, are commending this feature of the paper. A few letters are here with submitted to show the tone and the general character of the many received at this office. My dear Mr. Cooper—I cannot forego expressing the great gratification I have derived from your Masonic column and between us, I have a little touch of vanity too, in connection with it for you will remember how I urged you to establish it. It is a success in every way and it is all the closer to me because of its high literary character and its dignity of tone. I am confident that now this quadrennial hurrah has subsided you will observe a prompt response from the craft to your effort. I should have written you earlier but I have just gotten out from a serious spell of sickness. Very truly yours, J. W. COLE, Brother E. E. Cooper, 459 C street, Dear Sir and Brother—Please accept the congratulations and thanks of the Masonic fraternity. That column of Masonic news is certainly a happy addition to your already splendid paper. The craft, I am sure, highly appreciate your efforts and the result can only be an increase of readers. Again thanking you for this evidence of interest in the craft, I remain. Yours respectfully, BRO. FRED D. HENRY, Washington, D. C., March 12, 1901. Col. E. E. Cooper, Dear Friend and Brother—Please allow me to congratulate you on the Masonic column in your "Best of Afro-American Newspapers" I think from the way I hear the boys speak of it, that it will be the cause of a boom to The Colored American I shall present you with a more appropriate cut before your next issue and hope you may find it convenient to use type that is not quite so trying to our old eyes. You may grow old some day and then you will appreciate our present feelings. Very truly yours. W. H. JUDD MALVIN, District Grand Master. Washington, D. C., March 12, 1901. E. E. Cooper, Esq., The Colored American, Dear Sir and Brother—I beg to express my great pleasure of the space you are giving the Masonic news in The Colored American It is indeed very refreshing and I know a number of Masons who are equally as pleased. I am persuaded to believe that if kept up, it will increase the circulation of your paper. Fraternally yours, W. A. WARFIELD. Death has again alarmed the outer door of Warren Lodge and this time summoned Brother Hilary Davis who passed from earth to his reward Thursday last. The funeral services took place at the F Street church, Rev. Howard officiating Sunday at 1 p.m. Brother Davis being a brother, companion and Sir Knight the craft was well represented. The service was very impressive and the remarks of Rev. Howard very appropriate. Bro. Davis was a member of the craft many years and at one time was one of the most active. We firmly believe that this brother was found worthy and well quelled for admission to the Grand Lodge above. All honor to Eminent Commander George W. Jones of Henderson Commandery for the great efforts put forth to infuse new life in his commandery. It was at one time conceded that this commandery would be forced to go under, but through the efforts of Sir Knight Jones she bids fair to outvival the best commandery. I hear an entertainment is announced for the benefit of this commandery. Let every Sir Knight attend and encourage this "New King David" in chivalric Masonry. Brother J W. Jackson of King Solomon Lodge No. 7, Baltimore, Md. is a regular visitor to all of the subordinate lodges. No one is more welcomed than he. Always willing and ready to assist in any capacity, and fully competent to fill any position. Gential in his manners and well informed on questions of Masonry. The craft honored the right man when they presented Bro Jackson with that beautiful Master Masons apron. No honors in the gift of our craft would be too much for him were he only a member of our jurisdiction. We must be contented with his assistance while we would be pleased to have his membership. We regret to note the fact that Sir Knight L. H. Wayne, who was employed at the Randall school has lost his position. Brother Wayne has held his position for many years, was faith- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ful in the discharge of his duties and from information received I am satisfied that his removal was only to give place to another. We have any number of Masons of influence and they should rally around Brother Wayne and right this injustice to a brother Mason. Now don't wait for him to ask your assistance. You know your duty. Do it. Three months have now passed away and no subordinate lodge has dared challenge Eureka Lodge for the jewell. Well, I suppose they are all afraid and well they might be, for the lodge that will dare enter a contest, will meet her Waterloo. Past Master Hutchins of Prince Hall Lodge is opposed to the jewell contest for the reason that the louges that lose grieve over the defeat. Bro. Hutchins, such has been the case ever since the world came into existence and will be to the end of time. Eureka Lodge No. 5, voted at its last meeting to accept the invitation and attend divine services with Widows Sons Lodge at St. Paul A. M E. church, 8th street, near D street, n. w. Rev. P. W. Wortham pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church is a brother Companion and Sir Knight. The entertainment given by Felix Lodge was a grand success and the thanks of the committee is given to all who assisted the lodge. The committee entertained on last Friday night at Brother McKenzie Scott, the ladies who so ably assisted them, and if they believed one half of what Brothers West, Coleman, Underwood and Hall had to say they must be satisfied that they are the only women. Mrs. McKenzie Scott and Mrs. Edward Chase responded, on behalf of the ladies. Brother Jesse Martin, the Master of John F. Cook Lodge is a hard student of Masonry, a hard worker for success of his lodge and the craft at large. Bro. Martin should visit other lodges more. He would learn new ideas that would be of great value to him as master. These new masters must remember that there are others. I was at Social Lodge the other night and at the conclusion of the work the new brethren thanked the acting master, Brother Turner for the honor conferred, when he declared that among Masons it should be by your merit and your merit only that you gain their favors. I don't understand Brother Turner, I thought it was, and yet Brother Turner must know. I truly hope that Brother John P. Turner of Eureka as a friend of all the parties will use his best efforts to bring Brothers George Newman and McKenzie Scott on friendly terms with Brother Edward Chase who is ambitious for office. Eurekas jewell team acquitted itself well on Friday night. Warfield and Henry left satisfied at last why Prince Hall lost. Not a Mason has subscribed for The Colored American since the Masonic news column was started. We gladly accept and sincerely thank Deputy Grand Master Malvin for the Masonic emblem which adorns the head of this column There is so much originality in whatever he does. The big three in Social Lodge are Henry Coleman, William Grimshaw and W. H. J. Malvin. Brother Edward Johnson and James Ennis of Datcher Lodge are Masons engaged in business, active and energetic and merits the support of the craft. Social Lodge No. 1, held a special communication on the 23rd instant for work in the third degree. Past Master John P. Turner of Eureka Lodge No. 5, assisted by other members of the jewell team and Brother Henry, Master of Prince Hall Lodge did the work and it was well done too, for Brother Turner even excelled his efforts at the jewell contest. This may seem increditable to some, but it is true nevertheless. Brother Turner is an earnest, zealous workman who has long since earned the confidence of his brethren and the affection of his friends. Brother J. C. Nalle was at home in his old position as Senior Deacon. This cunning and skillful workman is excelled by none and has few equals in this jurisdiction. The news dealer in the Pension Office Building handles The Colored American. While there are several FOR CHARTER SEASON 1901. STEAMER RIVER QUEEN NOTLEY HALL, GLYMONT AND LOWER CEDAR POINT. RIVER QUEEN The Swift and Commodious Steamer RIVER QUEEN, with Electric Lights and fitted up with all Modern Improvements and licensed by U. S. Inspector to carry 1,000 Passengers. CAN BE CHARTERED TO RUN EXCURSIONS TO NOTLEY HALL, GLYMONT AND LOWER CEDAR POINT. Books are now Open for Charters. FOR TERMS APPLY TO L. J. Woollen, Gen'l Mangr. Office: N Street Wharf, Clvde Line. Telephone 605-2. Residence: 154 E. Capitol St. Telephone 88-Y 2. HOTEL DALE HOTEL DALE OFFICE Where will you spend the summer? The best place, the most popular place, and the place where you will meet your friends and everybody is at Atlantic City, N. J. When you go there you do not be crowded up in a little two by four room, but you want a big airy room with up-to-date hotel accommodations. The Hotel Dale, a cut of which is given above, is by all odds the biggest, largest, and most complete hotel for the accommodation of colored people in Atlantic City. It is elegantly furnished, centrally located, and its cafe and buffet arrangements are up to date. It is popular with the traveling public and the best people of the race in the United States have been its guests. The books are now open for dates, and parties who contemplate spending a few days, a few weeks, or a longer period at Atlantic City should write in advance for rates and particulars. Address, TO hundred high salaried colored clerks and employees in the building, the dealer sells only two copies and they are purchased by white persons. A. A. S. RITE. A class for the year 1901 is now being organized under the jurisdiction of Ill. Brother W. H. Judd Malvin 33 degrees. Deputy Inspector General for the Valley of the District of Columbia Master Masons in good standing having a desire to receive the Scottish Rite degrees will find it to their advantage financially by applying to Brother Malvin, 1708 10th street, n. w. without delay. This rite is now in a flourishing condition, having an exchange of grand 13 E. W. DALE, Hotel Dale. Atlantic City, N. J. representatives with a large number of foreign supreme councils and Grand Orients. Galabad Lodge of Perfection No.1, A. A. S. Rite will work degrees of Perfection, Monday April the 1st, 1901 of which body the Ill. W. A. Warfield, 32 degrees is T. P. G. M. The Ill Brother Thornton A. Jackson, 33 degrees, the M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander of the Rite anticipates going to Richmond, Va. in a few weeks for the purpose of organizing the Scottish Rite in that city. The Ill. James O. Bampfield, 33 degrees will accompany him. 14 Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and a happy Home For All. 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THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ECHOES OF LAST WEEK. The Baptist National Magazine is making commendable progress under the editorial management of Rev. W. Bishop Johnson. It is a neatly gotten up phamphlet, and contains much readable matter. Miss Lula Brighton, a charming young lady of Frederick, Md., was in the city during inauguration week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thomas. She was entertained while here at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Costley. One of our many subscribers in the Indian Territory recently sent us a sum of money but failed to inclose his name or address. We would be pleased to know who the party is in order that due credit may be given him on our books. Mr. C. F. Streets was laid up recently for several days suffering from an ingrowing toe nail, but is O. K. now. His friends claim 'twas the gout but Charlie says it couldn't have been caused by "high" living as his dining room is on the first floor. Mrs. Lindsay, the amiable wife of Dr. F. T. Lindsay a practicing physician of Xenia, Ohio, was entertained at luncheon by Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Conner during her stay in the city. Mrs. Lindsay and Dr. and Mrs. Conner are "Buckeyes" of long acquaintance. A "Sociological Study of the Colored Population of Washington" will be discussed before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, next Tuesday evening by Mr. A. F. Hilyer, Mr. Arthur S. Gray, Mr. L. Gorham Fletcher, Mr. George W. Ellis, and Dr. R. T. Hamilton. Rev. J. O. Herbin commenced a revival meeting at Salem Baptist church east Sunday night, March 17th. It will be conducted by him for a few weeks. Rev. Herbin has conducted a great number of meetings in this city for the last few months and always proves a drawing card. The Personal Liberty League has secured its license, and is doing a handsome business at the usual stand. C. l. J. Burke Edeein dispenses a genial hospitality to the members and friends as of yore, and the Sunday sessions are enlivened by special music. C. l. R. R. Bowie is availed attache of the staff Mr. Julia Emery of Colorado one of the leading literary and church workers of the West arrived from Salt Lake City, Utah, for the inauguration to visit the Financial Secretary's wife, Mrs. P. A. Hubbard. She will leave Monday for a week's visit in Chicago and St. Joseph, Mo., before returning to Denver. Colo. Mrs. Emery is charmed with Washington. Rev. I. Tolliver and several of his dock drove a crowd of men from a Foggy Bottom pool room by bombarding the place by singing and prayer. The proprietor threatened violence, but dared not commit an assault. The religious paety were arrested for promoting a disorderly gathering, but were discharged by the judge after testimony was taken. Other joints will be visited by Rev. Tolliver's committee soon. "Western Day" at Second Baptist Lyceum. Tomorrow at 3:30 p. m., "Western Day" will be observed at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mr Robert Peltam, Jr., of Michigan, formerly editor of the Detroit Plaindealer, will be the speaker, his theme being "The Negro in the West: A Factor in Race Development." Mrs. Robert Peltam will make her first public appearance in Washington as a musician, rendering a piano solo Mrs. Arthur S. Gray, of Kansas, will contribute a vocal solo. A gala day may be expected, and those who desire seats should come early. All are invited, Westerners especially. In Honor of President Hawkins. The National Personal Liberty League gave a musicle and reception Wednesday evening at the headquarters, 340 Pennsylvania avenue, in honor of the worthy president of the organization. Mr. Henry Clay Hawkins, of West Virginia. The attendance was large and representative. Music was furnished by the Monumental Orchestra. R. R. Bowie was chairman of the arrangements, assisted by National Organizer, C. C. Curtis, and Mr. W. T. Menard, Washington correspondent of the New York Age, acted as master of ceremonies. Score one for the Race. A short time ago, Public Printer Palmer decided to fill a vacant clerk, ship at the Government Printing Officer the place paying $4 per day. The entries for examination were numerous the applicant is being recommended by their respective foremen. In the list were two colored men, W. B. Christian of Baltimore, and J. W. Butcher, of the District. Mr Christian led the entire "bunch" by a big margin, and has been appointed to the clerkship. He is giving entire satisfaction in the discharge of very onerous duties. Mr. Christian and Mr. N. W. Ouney are the only colored clerks employed in the office. AROUND THE WORLD. Two Washington and a Georgia Boy Cucumnavigate the Globe. A letter has just been received from Mr. Charles N. Jenks formerly of 1414 8th street, n. w., Mr. William H. Powell, 1732 10th street, n. w., and Mr. William W. Carter of Augusta, Ga.; telling their friends of their voyage They write; "After three long trips around the world, spending two weeks in Honolulu, ten days in Yokohoma, Japan, forty days, Nagisaka, five days in Hong Kong, China, and now wintering in Manila." They will return to their native heath in May, and will no doubt have many interesting things to tell their friends acquaintances. Special Inducements. Extraordinary inducements are offered by Messrs. Clark Bros., whose real estate and insurance offices are at 605 13th st., n. w. They are controlling the best suburban lots in the District of Columbia, and they are selling these lots to white and colored people alike. The terms are reasonable and sensible colored people ought to take advantage of the offers they are making. See advertisement in another part of the paper. A Fact. 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No matter what's the matter, one willdo you good, A cure will re- sult if directions are followed. They banish pain, Induce sleep, prolong ite, Soid at all drug stores, ten for ve cents. Re sure to get the coe Don't be fooled by substitutes. ‘ten samples and & thousand testimonials will be mailed to any ad- dress for five cente, forwarded to the Ripans Ohemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St., New York. ee CHARLES FISCHER, Fad = ee |i hi. PS ney || VE aS wy ——-— Man niacturer ang dealer 1n——~ SURGICAL & ORTHOPCEDICA: Instruments and Trusses. 623 SEVENTH STREET, NonTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D.C. S PRING SE ¢ LITINGS. , nes ; , Oar entire Spring Stock ofthe » very latest patterns have arrived. We offer as a special Jesder | Black and Blue Cheviots, Fancy | Worsteds and Soft Finished Di- | sonal Suilinge, made up in the | swellest styls, anda perfect fit guaranteed at Spring Ton Coats made to measure, $10 00 up. —_———_ §. GOLDHEIM & SONS, {403-405 SEVENTH STREET. Branch Store, 1006 7th St THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D, G RUSE ea i!) ai CITY PARAGRAPHS. [ $1.000 REWZ code, Have you tried Harrix’ Blood Tonic for Rkeumatism? Some of the best t: lent will be hesrd as soloists in the oratorio ‘‘Emanuel” at the Asbury church April 8th. The Easter oratcrio, Emanuel” is the talk of the town, and Asbury cburch will packed Monday April 8h The oratoric! The oratoric! April 8tk! April 8th. Asbury church corner lith and Kstreets Admission 25 cents. Mr. Taomas Smith has just returned from visiting the Hampton Normaj Trade School and the county school of Norfolk. Mrs. Chas. E, Hall left for her home in Batavia, Ll, last week to attend the bedside of her father. She is expected home this week. Miss Elia L. Jennings the private |secretary of Lawyer E. M, Hewlett, is | very ill with la grippe. She has tak- en a vacation to recuperate. ;| In the chorus of sixty yoices for the oratorio, ‘Emanuel,’ the ladies w.Jl be beautifully attired in white, and the ‘| genilemen in evening dress. The many friends of Mre. L, A. An- ~ | derson will be pleased to know that she is visiting her granddaughter, Mis. A. H. Underdown of 320 Kim street Le | Droit Park. Nearly every church choir in Wash- J ington is represented in the, chorus of " [the oratorio “Emanuel” which will be given Easter Monday evening at the Asbury church. Mr. O. J. Stokes of Minneapolir, , |Minn., was one of the inauguration Vit- * litors. He is an old friend of the editol : land manager of this paper and his sta} i in the capitcl city was most cordia 3 |and pleasant, * | The Ampbions have been solicited t repeat their concert and reception te cently given at Grand Army Hal. 1 it 1s repeated, Odd Heliows Hilt wii likely be the place, and on or abou May ist, the date. Persors had better secure theirticket in advance for the oratorio Easte Monday evening, for only a limite number will be sold. They may be s cured Low from the members of th chorus or from the director, Pro A: | Lewis. The Amphions have acquired the cold time proficiency and 1t was & d F light to hear them in their recent coz cert, Their selections from the sever! operas were very appropriate, av — |created great enthusiasm, The Ax 4 | pions are ¢lright. : It is understood that after the oratori Mr. Lewis will devote his efforis t ward another presentation of the ope: “Pirates of Penzance” which was | higtly praised last season. An organ zation of our most prominent citize wilcerve as patrons and patroneses. Mr, Robert Pvetles of this city b just returned {rom a trip of five wee! to San Francisco, Czl. He accompa ied Companies A. and’B., 5th Infantr this city, to the Presidium in Calif nia. He is delighted witb his trip ai $1,000 REWARD. DR, SHEA’S MARVELOUS MEDIUM. g Ee D>. Zz SQ tan Cee ey Gi 4 = We SAY¥ A NYO ¥ AY JING Va c \ 8 ee Gives the names of dead ana living frinds tells who and when you Will marry also ot business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or See wish to know, no matter what itis. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you, Can make them rap all around the room. He asks pe quesiions don’t ask you to write names £ him. Don’t try to pamp you inany war , out tells you right off, ne is thoroughly inuorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received trom them 9 gold médal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiais no one else cap show can give thousands ot reterences to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years practice—seven in brook- lyn—wi!l show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, now to win speedy TT with the one you love. How to be ‘successful in all your doings in rhort what is best to do, He will succeed when all others fail, Positive satistac tion or no pay. Call and see, You will find it juck to consult this Christian gentleman. He hasa medicine that will cure drunken. ness; can be given patients not knowing it. ‘Thousands through hin are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with ali their undertakings,while those w © neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect Knowledge ¢ éhemistry he can impart to you a secret tha will overcome yuur enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always beep the se- curing of ppeedy and nappy marriages and all your wishes, In iove affairs he never tails. He bas tr ‘ecret of winning the affections of | the op> esex, . It ist.e curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and wo- _|men who claim powers they do not possess. : They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref- erences, Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away onsuch. Dr. Shea refers to )| the Hon. Charlee Miler, capitalist, 2481 At- jantic avenue; the Hon, William benmore, -| architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, fjand Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him _ tor | | the past ten years. He gives a tree test of his power toail, The doctor has practiced five t| years in New Orleans, St. Louis, ‘Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly tne diseases, spells or influences the race is 8 subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them r PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: 1] Broklyn, August, 15, 1891—This letter 1s t certify that 1 came to New York trom Alba | ny. 1 was a stranger ina oy" city, out oO work and out of money. I no luck it © | inything i undertook. What to do I di ; |not know. A friend advised me to go ani see Dr. Shea, Idid. Hetold me the caus of my troubles; he took me in and treates me asa brother. Through him I got a goo ir | position that very week. I had been to oth - | ers, ee took my money and did me ui ood. 1 biess the day I first met Dr, Shee ez Fyould advise allin bad luck, sick or i 1 trouble to go to him at once, cerely, yers, : Sincerely, ‘Albert A: d 2987 Atlantic Avenue. ,-| Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—Tris letter is t certify that my husband had gone away an had been absent two ywars, 1 mourned fo him night and day. I gave him up as deac (, | Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. She yas doing I resolved to consult him. Hetol o- | Ine that my husband was alive and well an -g | where ho was; told me he would come, Hom '@ | and when. Tomy joy sll of it came tru jo | He is home now, came back like one frot the dead, I also Wish to say that this mont 1 | Tiost $250.1 am a poor woman ana I wi ns almost insane. I went to ‘Dr. Shea and t told me I would find my money and to Ww intensej oy I find it as he told me, I than God there isa man so gifted in our mids as that can help people snd tell them what | do, Mrs. Mary Miller, Ks gouth Fiainfiela, NJ n-|4 SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTEB y STATEMENT > a 1 wish to state that one ot my parishione was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mr 1d | Brown, 37 Gay street, No one seemed to w derstand her case, She had several doctor er | but none of thera seemed to know what Ww: the matter, Noné conid do her any sue was my duty as her pastor to o>'l ands vn | ber. Hearing ‘of the wondertul work bei done by Dr. Shea the last few years, 1 thoug Oo. |] would call and —— myself. eee _ Sympathetic gentleman, He gave mi he | @ sympathetic gentieme’. told me to sé! 15 son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as above, DR SHEA — bas beer! carefully educated in the poe thie and Electric Schools ot Medicine. 4 success is wondertul in curing paralysis Kheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Con | om ‘Denthens, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which oth- ers don’t understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treat- ment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can becured. Has ali new remedies and new success, Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics, No trv Hing with human life, Callatonce. Do not delay. DipiOmas hang in parlors. Is a reg- istered physician. A new remedy fo rheu matism just discovered, oot a linment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call, Fat tolks thin, the childless made parents. Ali letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays, }ention this paper, 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn,N,Y¥. © REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies. 25¢. Gents, 50 c. PROF, CLAY, Oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about lawsuits, divorces, or apything you wish tc know; brings se) araiéd together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubies, bad luck spells, or mysterious feengs. 1010 10 daily. 480 H st. sw, W.H. FISHER “dyer and cleaner, : yer ald cleaner, 709 9th St, n. We 1407 14th St, nw. Telephone 152, James F, Keenan Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Lealer, Elegant Club; Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine ‘ Wines, Brandies Gins, Ete 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. D. E. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING “RATE CONFECTIONER 523 44 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream A1l1 The | Year W. H. BUTLER, GLASS, &c., 609 O STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your hous will need touching up. We have juat what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. R:I-P-A-N-S i“ pa wo = The modern stand- = ard Family Medi- ‘| cine: Cures tne — S common every-day 3 ills of humanity. | ~S] Zz + ° ABS | THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G S A *BE NOT DECEIVED* 4 To THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA|! , King of all Hair Tonics, é! | “ OZONO.” ! n Ps shee = ESS Jie j \ Pars IN — se n Yoo t y ee Ss = S PE Gem <x Te Cm | | Rr Sm NOR AN ES = > Say Qa \ Oo - Ss _ 2 LD x a at?) aN f n 4, Se. ZS < / \ ae \7 = \ \f %, as a : J A fi pee wy “ : \ GZ | Bee \ “i j ] | N BEFORE. ‘AFTER. : BEFORE. AFTER f be used on the <o And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint. parkage of Anti-Odor, a positive eure 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 bedy, such as feet, arm pits, etc. , The actual value of this Grand Agzregation 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-Mari, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government bas granted us| this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Prtent Office at Washington: 50 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 SL ee or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- mond, Vs. We have s of testimonials we have mot space to pub- lish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company : Dear Sirs—You sre at liberty to state in amy newspaper thst I have used OZONO, and give it my mest hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goeds. : MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Bex 114, Fairteld, Texas. ; Gentlemen.—After using OZONO s short while only. I am glad to say that my hsir is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS. $83 Missoari street, Toledo, 0. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hsir and eause a besutifal and luxarious growth. If your bsir is slready strsizht, you can use it to secure a glosey long growth. Boy only the genuice *QOZONO.” Send as $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the ssmwe day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Bread St.. Richmond. V3. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers an‘ | hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that man of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to meke a Eaeeeened honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. tn the year 1871 our Iste secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate cireumstance, 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, trus-to sll 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 Jong and straight, soft and dine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever & genuine article appears upon the market there are always 2 number of people who imitate end 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. Te these let us sound a warning—be careful whst you useon yourhair. Do not } he deemived by fisring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all which is sold with an iron-elad euarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.0. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we abso- © Jutely agree to forfeit $57.00i om are dissatisfied with our preparations, RA if they were not true ie cil isim for them? We have advertised for several years nnder this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one S* who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 30,000 people are t—day using bod hh gee and every purchaser ae. Ozone s< the Tif all Hair Tonies. Ozeono will pasitively Stake th- Kinks out ) Knew tz, 3.inky, Harsh, Carly, Refractory, Trouble WA some Hair. Tt wil! in«k> shert, harsh hair long and straight. It will care Aro head of all itehiog. werryiez seslp diseases. TIteh, Eczema, Dandruff, SS and S-urf ean not Hre efter Ozose has been applied. I: will stop year hsir Rin « falling out. 1) will restore gray hair to its nateral color, making the ‘A hair long and soft. Now, right here, ! t o- mske astatement. Many firms are advertising remedies to striight-o air, but when they send the preparation they tell you te use hot irons. F-teo-d<, «+» not use het irons; they will bura up the ‘S~ life of the hair, snd cas-- it t drop out. Qzono straightens with nt any FEN outside assistance. Noilunmg be: Ozone is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the ase at any time. The good edfects on the kair are seen in s day c~ t Fo aiter the first eppliration. The price of Ofone is S0e_ = bortle—t boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut ont this coupon and send ze us, enclosing with it the sum of On Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Orono and one large bottle of Electrical Skim Refiner, which makes black skin — skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also re facial imperfe-tions, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will 2lso include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature’s great besutifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facisl blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look @ We will alco inclade one package of our celebrated Scalp Seap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but 3 pare soap should ever age a PT pe ne ts a eR a oe ee ee ee i a eee or aes 2 j \ Boston Chemical Co.. | : $310 East Bread Street, RICHMOND. Vi. \Sr gee T emelese you $1.0), fer which please send st onc f the following goods: F / 4 Boxes of Qsono, worth $202 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Reiner / worth Se. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth Se. 1 Passel @1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth Se. I Package Sealp Soap, worth 50. / ; Total, $4.00. / Wats ss eo / If you want 4 lots like above, send $2Q Hi you have a friend who bss/ no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin te cooper / when yoa send your onder. ¢ 9 7 eee eee a gn a ee a a ot ee ei Secon we ae ee WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL e a ‘ e ' The Frederick Douglass Watch «22255 0. The Colored America Ts gives all the news Tt belengs te no clique or faction, but represents the whole people It tells what the Negro is doing. Tt is not a party ergan, but stands for the rights of the Negra. Tt reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not n patent baek, put its ealumns teem with spicy, orgie! 3+! Subscription Price $2.00 per Yeux, $1.10 for Six Months Geis for Three Mentha ‘Terme Invariably in Advance For Further Information Addres, THE COLORED AMERICAN, Wasbingies, D. ©. 16 C2?ZONO. es re ZN - c THE GAY, GAY WORLD. The Color Line in Boston—A Popular School Miss Discriminated Against— The True Reformers Entertain—Bruce Grit’s Interesting talk About Men and Things. BtVvehy, stew OTK, Opeciai—ine eosy residenes of Mr. ard Mrs, A. L. Green, 370 Central avenue, was the scene ofa br ll‘ant gathering of some of the best peoile in Albany on Mon day evening March 11th, the occasion being the tenth anniversary oy the mar- riage of Mr. and Mrs. Green. The weather was quite inclement yet de- spite this faci, more than cne hundred persons turned out to pay their respects and offer their congratulations to the happy couple who tock up a positior in the parlor while their friends and well wishers formed in line in the hall and passed through the room to be in- troduced and to offer their fe l:citations. Mrs. Douge and Mr. Robert McIntyre mother and uvele of the bride were un- tiring in their efforts to promote the happiness of the guests snd succeeded admiratly. Prof. C. M. Van Buren and Mr Peter Lawrence, jr., furnished delightful music for the occasion, The presents were not confined to tinware alone but embraced many useful, valo- able and ornamental gifts from whit- and colored friends of the nappy couple. Fourteen tea and coffce pots are incind- ed in the liat, together with a picture bandsomely framed the gift of a white reighbor. To describe al] of the pres ents received would fill a column of The American and sol will not at tempt it. Mr. and Mrs. Green desire to express to thelr myriad of friends their lasting gratitude for these mani- festations of friendship and regard and their high appreciation of the kindly spirit whieh prompted their friends to remember them in sucha substantis! manner. Representatives of all the cld fami- les in Albany psid their respects to the happy cou} ls, among them Mr. W. H. Johnson, wife and daughters, Mr. Henry Cross and wife, Mr, John Cald- well and wife, Mrs. Thomas Tracy, Mrs. Mando, Mr. C. H. Van Boren and wife, Mra. Robert Tsylor of Troy. Mr. F. W. Taylor and wife, Mr. J. H. Clifton and wife of Troy, Mr. May and wife, Mus. Chapman and Miss Caspman Mr. and ms Fraby, Mr. W.H. Brent and Miss L. Wilhams, Mr. C.S. Shelby. Mr. J. W. Rice and wife, Mr. Orcutt Peterson and wife, Troy, Mr. A C. Gordon and wife. Mr. E. Van Vanranken, the Misses Fermen and many other. Ats Iste hour sa sumptuous collation was sarved and a fowing bow! of delieions punch furnished the imapiration for many well meant sentiments to the health of Pater familias and his lovely spouse Mrs. Green is s product of the Albany High Sebeo!, and is one of the most popular ladies in Albany's social eset. A more exjeyadle social sffair than this anniversary has not taken piace in Albany in a long while. I will not repest here what the Sege ot Maiden Lane, Dr. Johnsen, who has been wearing asilk hat and gold rmmed |. specs since the inangural ball which he /. attended, sarc of the diaphonous co:-/: tamee of the Isdics with whom he): danced em , The Stth soniversary of Philoms-}; The Stth soniversary of Philoms- thisa Lodge T1I2G. U.O.cfCG. F., was celebrated at Bieecker Hall, March 14, and was 3 financisl success. Repre sentatives from Hodsoz City, Kingsten and Saratoga lodges were ic attendance and added to the brilliancy of the scene A musical and liters:y pregtamme was THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. MAMAS NUEMENIS. C. &. Lewis, J.S. Jonrson. A. P. Simpson, Thos. Fitch, Sam] Bush C. E. Hawkins, RECEPTION, R, A. Thomyson, 4. W. Kemp, W. H. Brent, G. H. Tummey, Henry Hyson, J. Van Dueen, Henry Cross. FLook CoMMITTEE. F. W. Taylor, RW. Kemp, Henry Pinckney, J. W. Price, Door: A. P. Simpson, F. Frisby, J. H. Citfton. Supper: G. N. Jackson, J. Caldwell Waiter Lev is, L. Jackson, Thos. Fitch, E. Pride, E. Jones, Sam’l Branch, W. D. Jones, The costumes of the ladies were msny of them very beautiful, Comparison would be odious. Mayor Blessing and ‘Col. A. E. Bsxter, wife and dsughters and several other distinguished white friends were interested spectators and ‘Were introduced to a number of the visiting and local guests. Mrs. Baxter Stated that she had never before seen | such a fine gathering of handsomy ly gowned colored ladies and well dressed ‘men. The supper committee disposed of every article of food on the tables except s few crumbs, and the chair- man of that committee looked as cor- tented as Andrew Carnegie. Governor Odell had signified his intention to at- tend the ball but at the last moment was obliged to withdraw his acceptance mm a graceful letter expressing his re- frets in not being able to do so on ac- count of pressing public busimess. Philadelphia is not the only city in North where Negroes sre not —— 88 guesis in public ,laces—hotel: About 8 month sgo The Boston Tran- script made mention cf the fact that Miss Baldwin of Cambridge, a cultured | young Negro woman and s teacher in| the High School in Cambrige. her pu-| pils being nearly if not all white, was refused, not on her own application, however, but on the application of a| white lady friend of hers who applied for rcoms in a Boston hotel. The lady after making sure of her own room asked for another, the clerk turned the register arcund for the lady to sign it assuming that she was goirg to add- the words “‘and maid’ after her own | name but on being told that Miss Bald- win wss not her servant but her friend frankly staced that she could not be ac somodsied im thst hotel, wherapon the two Isdies left the hotel in disgust, he white Isdy tcld her story in along! ticle to the Transcript whieh has peon forgotten ss such articles are—and > he capital of the state of mind con | imue: te contrituie ite quota of the in of the reaim toward the menta} nd moral uplift of black brethren and isteren who bie the rest of humanity _ re just as humsn, just se find of the , eed things of this life as other folas | re. Old Boston where Phillips then-| ‘ ‘ered, where Garrison sudiezed mary. | ae eS eee es Cc ies his life to the cause of Indeper- dence where a thousand good men and | women of the Caucasian race with voice and pen and money consecrated their lives to the cause of freedom is become ‘the citadel of prejudice, the habitat of the pclitical und religions demagogue who has depaited from the teachings of the grand men and women, who a generation or two ago, were imbued with the spirit of rightecusness and justice and a desire to put into prac- tice the Golden Rule in all their rels- tions with human kind. Boston, the Mecea to which the black brethren journeyed from the South to gather cash and obtain sympathy, is now no longer what it used to be. The po’ black man who goes there now faces a condition entirely out of harmony with his misguided notions of the Bostoners and their reputed love for the sens of Ham, The novilty bas worn off and the cold Learted citizens of the Hub have tured of Mr. Brown in a silk hat, spectacies, frock ccat, a subscription book ard the old, old story. The Craw- fora House entertains Mr. Bocker T. Washington, however, but Mr. Booker T. Washington is an extraordinary character. The forces bebind him are not behind the average Negro who travels up and down the land. What the kickers who insist on going to’ white hotels when they should stop at | first « lass private houses of which there. area few in Boston, should dome get something behind them—a comfcri_ able bank account. a block or two of gilt saged stocks, a fountain pen and & pccket check book, a liberal supply | of modesty and then they will find | that Genersl Prejudice will surrender | t> Generel Prosperity. But my own | idea is that the best thing for Negrces who travel to co js to give their patron- aze to Negroes who can gire them a qaid pro quo for value received. } Few Negrces can afford to pay $2.50 | and 35 @0 per day in white botels. [is a Bice thing to stop sts hotel, but its mighty expensive. The right to go where one pleases for public entertam- ment should be established but impe- canious Kickers cannot establish that might. It must be done by solid men and women ofthe race who have char- acter, money, tact, common sense and infigence. The average Negro who iavels is scmetimes ostenistious and ne is Dot unlike a certain < lass of He- brews in this. These ostentious He- >rew drummers at d others of thst race we as cbjectionable ss guests in ce:- im hotels in the North as Negroes, [hey are ashy in their dress and noisy with their mouths and they are 1ot Wanted at sy price. Tha Negro aS Yet & great Many things to learn ind no! a few to unlearn before he ar- | .¥es st the point where he will be taken . eriously. One important thing for |, lim tO unlearn ls not to take himself | © seqiowsly, and the grest thing for | ‘im to lsarn is, “Thatrace is the key | > histery"’ as Dusrali once spily said ‘he Negro cannot make race history |: r develop it commercially and indus- rislly by spencing sll his money with a i, mercial and industria) Upbuildin, Phe Negroes of the South mish cotton and other staples Frodaceq = that section. In the Bureay of Static. ties no one will be able to tind out how touch the Negru laborer has Contributeg to these results. Left to Dimselt the white man of the South could Dot be. gin to make the record in these indus trial and agricultural pursuits which the underpaid Negro laborers have made and are making for them in that section, The white man j: cun. ning and crafty he has no scruples ‘whatever against taking a Negro’s ‘money when he hrs Something to gl ‘that a Negro wants, but when that ‘Negro wants to make more money with which to buy and applies for a job the case is different. There are plenty of colored men all over the country who have had bitter experiences in finding employment jp white establishments that are chiefly supported by Negro patronage. [ yep. ture the assertion that if every Neg in Washington shovld withhcld bis patropage from the great department stores like the Pelais Royal, the Boston Dry Gocds store, Lansborugh’s ands few others, within a month thete would be a reduction in the clztical force ip these establishments to cut down a- penses. The echool teachers’ depar- ment em loyes and private citizens of the race are consciously or unconecion:- ly making it possible for hundreds or white men and women to get em;!0}- ment as clerks and sslesmen snd wo- men receiving no other benefit from their money except the goods they pur- chased. Now why cannot the Negroes do business along these lines for them- selyes. Is there any good reason why they should not? Is it because they lack the intelligence, the ability, the eapital, courage to make openings for the rece? No, a thousard times n0! The Negroes of no other city inthe Union havesneba varied ssoriment of capable and intelligent and well-1- do people among them a: the Negros of Washington, D. C.. and ifthey would se2, as they probably wil! when itis too late their opportunity they would seize It and make the most of it now. Withall the money they now spend in white men’s establishmints for diy goods and the thousand and on: thing? ceeded im their hougehclis. I have heard of mo basiness house which ba nud the courage to give emplo} ment to members of the race be} ond the grades asually given porters, drivers and jai iors. Lansbuergh Bros. sod others qually prominent in business circle® mm Washington ss elsewhere bavé mong their sslesmen. clerk: sud sale- women representatives of nearly evely ace except the Negre race wou! i stand or anything like this either in busines x polities. “If, sa Franklin ssidin Parla, “we do mot hang tcgether we will hang seyarately.”” We seem to be anging separately just now. “Tis true, “tis pity, acd pity ‘ti, tis true.*” Bscce Gait. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. Thee Lam (ctom Famenus French Pertee Se eer Spee Ree J a. Smallwood, ‘Sede Agent tS Maden trees, sori ee Merning tives from $a. m. to! p. = Attermoes clas 2 to dpm 3''y. Bvenings tre= Tate Weciccs Morgaps, Weduesdars and Fricsrs oe makers and ladies who wish io de 1beir 0? osuaking. @e-Waxten—Te Narn the wodertel De Lase Ortem Premed | er fection Tal ior SFSFN —_ Bacqoes withect we io¢= ams a2. vine or pat even OF shouster. SucesseneSrenmsnicg reas maueh earnest progresmve scmcy 36 2S Sat work in any ef ine proieasions No 2%, i We small te belvedetate WE tea Joe te make dresses with or witte =: sam 6% gusrartee perteet ft and compete oy Tee ehh a diploma Pups aes emler a any Le GREAT COUNCIL MEETING. Mrs. Mossell Sounds the Slogan-Our Thinkers at Work-Rising Young Artists-Notes. Philadelphia, Pa., Special-Washington had the honor of being the place of meeting of the Executive Committee of the Nat. Afro-American Council, and the Philadelphia members of the committee came home thoroughly enthused and full of good works, but we only regret that every member of the committee could not have been present [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. in Zion Wesley church, the evening of our grand mass meeting when Fredericks McGhee, Esq., the Hon T Thomas Fortune and Bishop A. Walters sent this work on the upward way Wesley got so full of giving to good work that she gave Sunday, March 3 Woman's Day twelve hundred and ($1 220) twenty dollars on the church mortgage. The Philadelphia Council met and entered earnestly upon plans for the national meeting. President Chas Brooks was prevailed upon now P. BISHOP ALFXANDER WALTERS to resign because of his press of other duties. Prof. Kealing was elected secretary and treasury and chairman of program committee. Mr. Wm Jones President of the citizens club will act as assistant secretary and chairman of finance committee; Rev. Solomon Porter Hood, M. Basil Webb, and Rev. G. Blackwell, vice-presidents; and your humble servant corresponding secretary. We are going to work in earnest, remembering that with our last representative out of Congress, the Council is the last stand we can make for life and liberty. With Bishop Walters, Bishop Grant, Booker T. Washington, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. T. Thomas Fortune and Mrs. Ida B. W. Barnett backed by every state in the Union we expect at the August session to come off more than conquerors. We have just been reading the National Medical Journal. organ of the Afro-American Doctors' Association This and such publications as the Hampton report, Negro Academy report, Mob Law by Mrs. Barnett. Red Record and Reply to W. H. Thomas by Bruce Grit, will do immense good among the masses and also inspire the leaders of the race. Our local affairs are prospering the prospects for a bank and a factory are good. Rev. J. M. Henderson has been elected corresponding secretary of an association having for its object the furnishing of reliable information, to Southerners coming North, the securing of employment in acceptable positions, and especially upon Northern farms, for worthy persons. Our young artists, Miss May Howard, Edward Hill and May Boston, are nearing success and Philadelphiaans feel especially proud of Mr. Julian Abele. Our reason is set forth in the following clipping from the Odd Fellows Journal. Mr Abele's two sisters are daughter-in-law of Mr. John F Cook, of Washington, D. C. "The Afro-American of Philadelphia, in fact of any city, should feel proud that one of the race captured the first prize for the design of a tablet to A. B. REV. J. M. HENDERSON. commemorate the gift of college classes to be placed in the library of the University of Pennsylvania. This prize was awarded M. Julian Abele of this city. A brother of Dr. Robert J. Abele and Charles Abele and all grandchild children of Mr. Robert Jones of Christian street. Mr. Abele is a member of the class of 1902 and according to the Philadelphia Press his design has attracted a great deal of attention and will be made of mahogany and placed in the rotunda of the University library. It will contain a large number of panel space to commemorate the class desired to be designated, which at present will contain the classes of 1865, 1887, 1889, 1891, 1892 and 1893. Others will be added. Mr. Abele deserves the congratulations of Philadelphiaans, as well as the progressive men of the race everywhere." MRS. N. F. MOSSELL. ENTERING NEW FIELDS. Newport News, Va., Special.—The Colored American leads the way in Newport News. It takes like wild fire and few months hence, at its present rate of circulation, will see it in nearly every home. We have met with great success, the paper having merited the commendation of all of the leading people, among whom I might name. Dr. Dickerson who came to this city about 16 months ago. He came fresh from your "own dear Howard" from which medical school he was graduated. He has been remarkably successful in this city and takes high rank in his profession. He has a beautiful home in the best section of the town and it is presided over by a lovely wife, a Washington girl. All of the capital city girls are lovely. Mr W. G. Bell is another one of The Colored American admirers. Mr. Bell is a grocer. He is an enterprisit citizen and does a good business. He is a large proper y holder here—the value of which runs into the thou sands. Mr. Bell also has a lonely little wife who shar his joys and torows and puts in a good word for the "American." Mr. W. S. Cook who was first in the field here in the undertaking business says he wins The Colored American all the time. Mr. Cook is quite a young man, not out of his twenties yet he has made progress here which would do credit to an older head. He has a couple of uneral cars, carriages and a fine set of thorough breeds. He is President of the Newport News Beneficial Association, owner of a large amount of real estate- an all-round business man. He now has in the course of erection a large brick building which when finished will be one of the finest in this section. Mr Cook gee's share of the business in which he is engaged and is spending his cash in real estate. We also mention Mr. C. C. Cunningham, another young and rater who has forged his way to the front by Herculean effort. Mr. Cunningham has just reached his majority but still be managés to keep a level head and do business in the same manner that older ones do it—in a business way. Mr. Cunningham agrees with others in proclaiming The Clored American the leader. The Amphions Concert and Reception. The annual concert and reception by the well known Glee club, was given Friday evening, March 15, at Grand Army hall, and as usual, standing room was at a premium during the whole evening. The club presented a fine program of vocal numbers which was greatly enjoyed all, and Hamilton's orchestra never played better than on this occasion. The community may well be proud of the Amphions. FOR SALE FOR SALE Nos. 33 and 37 Patterson street, near N. Y. avenue, and N. Capitol street, 6 rooms and bath, brown stone finishings; price each $2,100 Nos. 7 and 9 Hanover Place two two-story and cellar fancy brick houses nearly new; nice tenants, price $3,250 2225 and 2234 Cleveland avenue, 6 rooms and 5 rooms and bath price each $1,850 Some of the above houses can be exchanged. W. H. SAUNDERS & CO. 1407 F Street, N. W. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Undertaker and Embalmer, All Orders Promptly Attended To. Office Cor. F and 2d S. W. Terms Reasonable. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 35c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CRANE, 122 West Broad St. PICHMOND, VA. Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. We have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ABE KING. Sec'y and Treas, E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Bilfiard Rooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n. v. This large, spacious and well-situated pleasure establishment has had added to it a new room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have a degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere. This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors. You will receive a hearty welcome at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. T.F. Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 1421½ P St. N. W. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. TRADE MARK REGISTERED 1892. U.S.PATENT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. BEFORE USING AFTER USING HARTONA Long and soft, straight and beautiful. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. Restores GRAY cures Dandruff, Baldness, falling out of the hair, itching, and all scalp diseases. Hartona does not lightens the hair and gives it fresh life and lustre, and the hair stays and grows naturally beautiful and to hot irons necessary. No pasting the hair down with grease. Hartona is positively harmless—one family. Benefits and improves children's hair just the same as adults. To meet the popular and Hair-Grower and Straightener, we have placed it on sale in 25c. and 50c. sizes, in our special round, Hartona is on every box. Are not absolutely delighted with the Hartona remedies. Remember, we handle no fake goods, and you guarantee to any one proving otherwise. All our remedies are trade-marked, registered and copy- ed at Washington, D. C., in the years 1892 and 1900. We refer you, as to our responsibility, to the and Southern Express Companies, and to the editor of this paper. Events, white or colored, in every city and town in the United States. Write to us to-day, no matter will show you how to make a splendid living, with easy and pleasant work, and no risk of losing your send you a book of over one hundred genuine testimonials in your own State of people who have Is this not fair and honest enough? HARTONA FACE WASH. Only turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto per- son's soft and bright without continual use of the face wash. One bottle does the work. On wrinkles, dark spots, pimples, blackheads, freckles, and all blemishes of the skin. You can regu- red hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. Harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price, 50c. per bottle; securely to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year. Is positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied and delighted with the Hartona remedies. In the United States. Write to us, no matter if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to your own money. HARTONA NO-SMELL. All smells and bad odors of the body; cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. To all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Cents and 25 cents a package. Address all orders to Hartona will make the hair grow long and soft, straight and b HAIR to its original color. Hartona cures Dandruff, Baldness, fa have to be used all the time, as it straightens the hair and gives it f straight after the use of Hartona. No hot irons necessary. No p box can be used by everyone in the family. Benefits and improve ever-increasing demand for Hartona Hair-Grower and Straighten patent box. See that the word Hartona is on every box. Money positively refunded if you are not absolutely delighted are positively protected by our $100.00 guarantee to any one provi righted at United States Patent Office at Washington, D. C., in the City Bank of Richmond, Va., Adams and Southern Express Compa We want lady and gentlemen agents, white or colored, in evi if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to make a s good money. Write to us and we will send you a book of over one used and are using Hartona remedies. Is this not fair and honest. HARTONA Hartona Face Wash will gradually turn the skin of a black p son perfectly white. The skin remains soft and bright without co Hartona Face Wash will remove wrinkles, dark spots, pimp late the shade of skin on neck, face and hands to any shade you w Hartona Face Wash is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any sealed from observation. It is your duty to look as beautiful as p Please remember that your money is positively refunded if y We want agents in every city in the United States. Write to make money without risking any of your own money. HARTONA Hartona No-Smell will remove all smells and bad odors of th Hartona No-Smell is a God-send to all persons suffering fro Sent anywhere on receipt of price, 10 cents and 25 cents a package. Hartona will make the hair grow long and soft, straight and beautiful. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. Restores GRAY HAIR to its original color. Hartona cures Dandruff, Baldness, falling out of the hair, itching, and all scalp diseases. Hartona does not have to be used all the time, as it straightens the hair and gives it fresh life and lustre, and the hair stays and grows naturally beautiful and straight after the use of Hartona. No hot irons necessary. No pasting the hair down with grease. Hartona is positively harmless-one box can be used by everyone in the family. Benefits and improves children's hair just the same as adults. To meet the popular and ever-increasing demand for Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, we have placed it on sale in 25c. and 50c. sizes, in our special round, patent box. See that the word Hartona is on every box. Money positively refunded if you are not absolutely delighted with the Hartona remedies. Remember, we handle no fake goods, and you are positively protected by our $100.00 guarantee to any one proving otherwise. All our remedies are trade-marked, registered and copyrighted at United States Patent Office at Washington, D. C., in the years 1892 and 1900. We refer you, as to our responsibility, to the City Bank of Richmond, Va., Adams and Southern Express Companies, and to the editor of this paper. We want lady and gentlemen agents, white or colored, in every city and town in the United States. Write to us to-day, no matter if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to make a splendid living, with easy and pleasant work, and no risk of losing your good money. Write to us and we will send you a book of over one hundred genuine testimonials in your own State of people who have used and are using Hartona remedies. Is this not fair and honest enough? HARTONA FACE WASH. Hartona Face Wash will gradually turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person perfectly white. The skin remains soft and bright without continual use of the face wash. One bottle does the work. Hartona Face Wash will remove wrinkles, dark spots, pimples, blackheads, freckles, and all blemishes of the skin. You can regulate the shade of skin on neck, face and hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. Hartona Face Wash is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price, 50c. per bottle; securely sealed from observation. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year. Please remember that your money is positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied and delighted with the Hartona remedies. We want agents in every city in the United States. Write to us, no matter if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to make money without risking any of your own money. HARTONA NO-SMELL. Hartona No-Smell will remove all smells and bad odors of the body; cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. Hartona No-Smell is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price, 10 cents and 25 cents a package. Address all orders to SPECIAL GRAND OFFER. Send us One Dollar, and mention this paper, and we will send large bottles of Hartona Face Wash, and one large box of Hartona Write your name and post-office and express-office address in a registered letter, or by express. Address all Orders to HARTONA REMEDY CO., 90 in this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, two and one large box of Hartona No-Smell. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. and express-office address very plainly. Money can be sent by post-office money order, or enclosed Address all Orders to EDY C0., 909 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. WILLIS L. TUNSTELL, MANUFACTURER OF FINE HAVANA CIGARS None Better .. PATRONIZE A RACE ENTERPRISE. Send us One Dollar, and mention this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, two large bottles of Hartona Face Wash, and one large box of Hartona No-Smell. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express-office address very plainly. Money can be sent by post-office money order, or enclosed in a registered letter, or by express. Address all Orders to HARTONA REMEDY CO.,909 E.Main St.,Richmond, Va. Furniture buying is easy on Credit. We're Always Ready. This big store is always ready to supply any household need, and we are always ready to arrange payments to suit your convenience, weekly or monthly. If you will take the time to make a few comparisons you will find that our credit prices are as low as the lowest cash prices elsewhere. We make this matter of comparison an easy task for you by marking our price-tags in plain figures. Everything that you can possibly need is here—furniture for every room in your house—carpets, rugs, lace curtains, portieres, Haviland china, blankets, comforts, gas, oil, and coal stoves. Carpets made, laid and lined free. Zeph. P. Moore, Agents Wanted. CAN MAKE lined free. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. AFTER USING HARTONA HARTONA Hartona will make its hair to its original color have to be used all the time straight after the use of a box can be used by every over-increasing demand in patent box. See that the Money positively re are positively protected beighted at United States City Bank of Richmond, We want lady and if you are employed or not good money. Write to us used and are using Hartona Hartona Face Wash on perfectly white. The Hartona Face Wash date the shade of skin on Hartona Face Wash sealed from observation. Please remember that We want agents in make money without risk. Hartona No-Smell Hartona No-Smell Sent anywhere on receipt Send us One Dollar large bottles of Hartona (Write your name and on a registered letter, or HARTONA Gro --- ..HARTONA.. THE GRANDEST OF ALL Preparations for the Hair! The Original and Only Hartona. Matchless and Positively Unequaled for Straightening all Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA REMEDY CO., 909 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. No. 435 Druid Hill Ave. Baltimore, Md. Having had Early Experience in Handling Tobacco, a Trial Only is Asked. Correspondence Invited. per day selling the great poetical work of our cooried poet. We are giving agents the term of any other house in the United States. of any other house in the United States. While you are making this amount, you are making a scholarship to any college in the United States that you would like to attend. Should you not care to attend you can get $80 in gold in addition to the $3 per day which you can make. The field. tion to the $3 per day which you can make. Write at once so you may be first in the field. Send so cents in stamps for a full size volume of the book for a sample, a book worth $t. REPRESENTING THE Delaware Fire Insurance Co. of Philadelphia's, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co. of England, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association. J. E. McGIRT, 1034 Ashe St., Greensboro, N. C. H. H. SLAVERY IN 1864. PEN AND PENCIL CLUB ENTERTAINED. Hon George H White Breaks Bread With This Popular Organization as "Mine Host" and is Breveted "Leader of the N gro People." Through some oversight of the committee in charge of the testimonial to Congressman George H White at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, no representative of the famous Pen and Pencil Club appeared on the program. Although Mr. White had nothing to do with the arrangement of the reception when the matter was called to his attention, he expressed at once a desire to meet the Club in a body for an intrange of views on the race problem, and suggested Monday evening as the time and Gaskins and Gaines' Academy Restaurant as the place. The Pen and Pencil Club never shirks what seems to be a "plain duty," and reported in full strength at the rendezvous promptly on schedule time, provocaally hungry, thirsty and eloquent. The dinner was an excellent one, admirably adapted to the situation, and was partaken with undisguised relish. After the repast speeches, and good ores too, were made by all present. They were short, pitby, and mingled with discriminating taste, the grave gay. The unanimous verdict, gathered from the tore of the talks, was that George H. White represented in his eminent personality, wisdom, courage, fortitude, honesty, manhood and spirit of self-sacrifice the potentialities that made him, willv or nilly, the natural leader of the Negro of this country—especially along political lines, where the black man was today meeting with the bitterest opposition. It was demand that he be placed by the powers in a position where he could continue the battle for the race without fear that the wolf of necessity would be apt to visit his door. Those present and delivering able addresses, besides the worthy host, Mr. White, were: Robert Pelham, Jr., E. E. Cooper, R. W. Thompson, L. M. Heshaw, R E Toomev, H Y. Arret, A. O. Stafford, F M. Simms, J. Wills, T. H R. Clark, W. T. Mered, J. H. Paynter. W. L: Houston, J C Campbell, R C M Simmons. T. W Allen, A. L. Manly, P H. Bray, J. P. Slaughter, S. E Lacy, W. Bruce Frans, W. L. Pollard, F. C. Manly and others, Mr. Heshaw made a witty and lovely enjoyable toastmaster Mr. White's speech was a model of counsel to young men. Disclaiming the mantle leadership in the usual sense, he ledged his best efforts for the race wherever fortune might place him. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, knowledged the greatest elocutist and impersonator of the race will appear in a unique program at Shiloh Baptist church, L street, between 16th and 17th streets. n. w. Rev. J. A. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. The Progress of Civilization. Taylor pastor, Mr. Albert Young of Lawrence Kans. tenor soloist and unrivalled Chinese impersonator, Prof. Wilson and other rare local talent. Miss J A. Taylor pianist. Tuesday evening April 2nd. Admission 25 cts. No reserved seats. Come early and avoid the rush. An Extremely Pleasant Evening. One of the prettiest little parties of the season was given on the 19th inst. by Mrs. H. P. Brooks of 1521 Madison street, n. w. at her beautiful home in honor of Mrs W. Z Bean of Medford Mass. and Mr and Mrs. Green of Cambridge, Mass. Among those present were: Mr. William Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Syphax Mr. Joseph Douglass, Mr and Mrs Wm. Braxton, Miss Lou Smallwood, Miss Turner of Baltimore. Mr. Hardy of North Carolina, Dr. E D. Scott, Miss Gertrude Lightfoot. Dr Only and daughter, Miss Hattie Sprague, Mr. and Mrs. Manning Jones, E. M Hewlett, Esq., Dr. John P. Turner, Mr. Charles Brown and Mrs. Joseph Mason. It is sufficient to say that Profs. Douglass and Braxton performed on the violin and piano with their usual skill. Mr Hewlett entertained the company during the evening with his graphaphone. The evening was pleasantly passed with music games and dancing. Miss Bean left on Saturday last for her home. Orange Blossoms. Mr. Charles H. Bullock, a popular school teacher and Miss Lottie D. Lewis a charming young lady, both of Charlottesville, Va., will be married Thursday afternoon, April 4th, at the First Baptist church of that city. Mr. Bullock is a teacher and writer of more than ordinary ability and the readers of The Colored American will remember him as writing under the non deplume of 'Monticello.' Prof. Jesse Lawson will address the Bethel Literary and Historical Association next Tuesday on "The Political Outlook." Mr. Peyton Taylor, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton's adopted brother, was here during Inauguration week. He now resides in Chicago where he is doing well. The Second Baptist Lyceum will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary on the first Sunday in April, Easter Sunday. The orator of the day will be Recorder H. P. Cheatham, whose theme will be "The Triumph of Endurance." Prof. J. B Felder will present a cornet solo, Miss Georgia Smith will sing, and there will be other features of interest. The Second Baptist is the most popular literary in the city, drawing crowded houses every Sunday, and presenting at all times, exercises worth listening to H. H. H. SLAVERY IN 1901. A full account of the Testimonial to Hon George H. White, Friday evening March 22, at Metropolitan A M. E. church will appear in the next issue of this paper. These bright days and this balmy weather are gentle reminders that the spring time has come. The River Queen has been dressed up in new attire and looks af pretty as a May Queen Excursions run this summer to Notley Hall Glymont and Lower Cedar Point Capt Wellen has left no stone unturned to make these resorts the most complete in every way, and with the improvements and new dress of the River Queen, will make this season the banner season. The fo lowing dates have already been secured: May 5, Thomas Washington's Orchestra to Notley Hall. May 30 The Long Star Pleasure Club to Notley Hall. June 3 The Piano Movers to Notley Hall June 6, Junk Dearlers to Lower Ced June 21, Young Men's Protective League to Notley Hall June 24 The La Tosca Social Club to Notley Hall June 28 The Epicureans to Notley Hall May 30, Nixon Social Club. June 4, Bloom of Youth Social Club. June 10, Old Point Social Club to From the above list it will be noted that all the best dates are still open and churches or clubs or parties desiring to secure good dates should see Capt. Woollen at once. His residence is 154 East Capitol street. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS The Jones Hotel and Club House, about two miles above the District line on the Great Falls railway, will be operated by Mr. A. R. Peters this season. He will make a specialty of meals and lunches on the European and American plan. Mr. Peters is a first-class caterer and proposes to make this resort the most popular of any in the suburbs of Washington. Do you want work? Do you want a job? If so, advertise in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office. Wanted. An Ad Solicitor. An intelligent colored man with the ability to talk can obtain a good position on The Colored American as advertising solicitor. A salary or a commission will be paid the right man. Apply this office by letter or in person, 459 C st. n. w. The River Queen. May 20. Nixon Social Club. June 11. Knights of Jerusalem. June 17. Crescent Social Club. June 25. Israel C. M. E. church. July 4. Odd Fellows Lodge. SUMMER RESORTS. Help Wanted. 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. Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send particula's telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. Wanted Rooms If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. Wanted Furnished Rooms, Wanted Furnished Room—A gentleman and wife who live in a southern city would like to secure board and lodging in a private family in this city. 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Active agents are wanted in every city and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper published. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 450 C street, n. w. Washington, D. C. Wanted a Colored Printer. Wanted Colored Printer—A first class colored printer, who understand straight newspaper work and job work, may find it to his interest to address Mr. A C. Banks, in care of "The Major," Hopkinsville, Ky. Wanted a colored printer—A first class colored printer who understands job work and make-up can obtain a steady position with good salary. Must be sober and intelligent. Address R. L. P. in care of this office For Sale—Saloons $2,250 to $7,500. Drug stores, $850 to $8,000. Grocery stores, $100 to $1500 Capital. Business Exchange, Atlantic Building. DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accident would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia. Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor. 9th and F Sts., Washington, D. C. SPECIAL. $500 Agents Wanted. For Sale. A VESTED CHOIR. Rev, J M. Townsend Takes Advance d Grounds in the Episcopal Service-Improvements in the Worship of the New Century Columbus Dispatch. Those who are so fortunate as to attend services at St Paul's A. M E. church see that a change has been worked in the old forms of worship. According to a recent suggestion of some of the bishops of the church the more advanced of the pastors have ir [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] fused into their services an element of ritual sm which makes them impressive and awe-inspiring Dr. J. M. Townsend, the cultured pastor of the St. Paul's church, spoke freely to a reporter of the reasons for the charge in the forms of worship "We are not departing from Methodism," he said. 'Our people must never forget that we are a Methodist Episcopal church. I think I firt appreciated the need of a more impressive ritual when, after traveling all over the world I finally knelt down in worship in the old City Road chapel in London. This chapel was the church home of the Wesleys and has been consecrated by thousands of their devoted followers. In attending services in this church and in studying its history I was struck with what seemed to me to be the great loss the modern church has suffered in the loss of its impressiverual. What we need is to go back to the solemn and inspiring forms of worship the early Methodists used, I thought. "At the ecumenical conference in London this was brought forcibly before us. Many of our bishops. Lee, Tanner and Tnoburn especially, were struck with the power of the suggestion. The movement has begun in the more progressive churches and will be productive of much good." Mr Townsend was asked what forms the new services would take. 'In our church,' he answered, 'we shall have a vested choir of fifty members. We shall observe the Bible teast days, our church desconesses will be robed and will do the work of the Catholic sisters. Our services will be made more impressive by psalm reading and intenations. I myself shall be robed and shall attempt by voice and word to impress upon my hearers the beauty as well as the solemnity of public worship. I have a deeper purpose than mere ritualistic design in asking for a vested choir. Our people spend too much of their money for their clothes and too much time admiring it and showing it. I would remove this evil by removing the opportunity for self-adornment and ostentation. It will be a good thing for our girls and will, I hope, tend to keep their minds above mere matters of personal adornment.' BISHOP TURNER AT NORMAL He Delivers an Eloquent Address—Notes Normal, Ala, Special—Bishop H. M. Turner. D D, LL. D honored Normal with his presence last Saturday and Sunday. He lectured Saturday night to the teachers and students on "What Merit Will Achieve for the Negro Race." The lecture was a most remarkable one, and all enjoyed it, and THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. felt lifted up by it. On Sunday morning he presached an able, eloquent and instructive sermon. In the afternoon, President Council accompanied the Bishop to Huntsville, where he preached at the A.M.E Church to an over flowing congregation. Although Bishop Turner has visited Normal often, this was the grandest occasion of all. His intellect, wisdom and eloquence have all increased with age. Many whites who heard him were amazed at his learning and power of expression. Sergeant Dove Simelton, one of Normal's devoted students writes of his thrilling experience in the Phillipines and sends greetings to all. Easter Oratorio. The oratorio "Emanuel" a beautiful musical setting by J. E Trowbridge, is being rehearsed by a select chorus of sixty voices under the direction of Prof. J Henry Lewis, in the auditorium of Asbury church, corner 11th and K sts., Thursday evening of each week. The regular choir is augmented by the following well known singers: Misses Estelle Maston Annie R. Payne, Georgia Makall, Eva E Balle, Nanie L. Ware, sopranos; Maud F Gilmore, Nellie M. Freeman, Addie Lewis, contralto; and Messers Morrison Goodrich, Winston D Payne, Dr. S. A. Ward, Fred. A. Sabbs, Jos Wilson, Wm. A Mitchell John Shorter, Jos Lawson, tenors; W. H Carter, J. H Washington, Richard Drew, Poil. Greene, Walker Johnson, H. W. Lewis, Emmett C. Jones, Wm. Kimbrough basson. The oratorio will be presented Easter Monday evening. ARE YOU BEAUTIFUL? SCOTT'S FACE BLEACH AND BEAUTIFIER. A perfect Skin whitener. Free to pat- rons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particu- lars. Addres: SCOTT REMEDY Co., Loulsville, Kv. When you write mention this paper. Ask for it The friends of The Colored American in Washington and everywhere, as to that matter, will do it a great service, if they will make it a point to call for the paper at the different news stands. The news deslrs should keep the paper, but unless a demand is made for it, they will not order it. Keep this in mind and whenever you pass a news stand ask for The Colored American, and if you are not too stingy, buy a copy. Andrew Carnegie, J. Pierpont Morgan, Charles M. Schwab. The great steel trust will be treated in the April number of The World Work, of course, and from the human (that is the interesting) side. There are three great factors in this gigantic deal centering about three men. 1st. Andrew Carnegie. The chief object of this combination was to get Mr. Carnegie out of the way of the steel business. We print the most correct and authentic account of the man ever written, with much new and surprising information, 2nd. J. Pierpont Morgan, who brought these great interests to gether. Our story of Mr Morgan is important and absorbingly interesting. 8rd. Charles M. Sebwab, who at the age of twenty-eight was head of the Homestead plant, at thirty-five president of the Carnegie Company, and at thirty nine president of the United States Steel Corporation. A sketch is printed from first hand information. This is an example of The World's Work treatment of one current topic. It is a live magazine. April number ready March 23rd. DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & CO., Publishers, New York. On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $1,000, on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession so you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, then come to us we will arrange the payments to suit you large or small weekly or monthly installments. In dealing with us you receive the benefits of dealing with the oldest, largest, and most reliable company of this kind in Washington. We would be pleased to have you call even if you do not wish to borrow it will be well to know the best place to get it and you may favor your friends by sending them to us and rest assured we will treat them with liberality and courtesy. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Room 8 and 9 Hood Building, 602 F St., N. W., corner of Sixth Street. Private entrance Room No. 9 in the rear. A Dinner and a Hop Last Friday evening a very pleasant complimentary dinner and hop was tandered Mr. Charles Pickett by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lewis and sister Miss J. M. Cropper at their residence 1619 3rd street, n. w. Severel of Mr. Pickett's friends from Chicago who had remained over from inauguration were present. Dancing was the order of the evening and the invited guests were not long in complying with the order. Dancing was continued to a late hour when they were invited to the dining room to partake of the delicacies of the season. Everything had been arranged by Mr. Lewis to add to the comforts and enjoyment of the guests and it is needless to say that ample justice was done to the sumptuous repast prepared. Dancing was renewed after luncheon till a late hour, when Col. Lewis turned back the hands of his clock to lengthen the hours of pleasure for his guests. Among those present were; C. I. J. R. Marshall and Lient. Thompson of Chicago, Mr. Charles E. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Jackson Gordon of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Revells, Miss Bertie Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Lemos, Misses Cusberds, Kate Wayman, Genevia Campbell, Rosie Corinna, Mary and Kate Martin, Maud Steward, Ross and Prater, Messrs. W. H. H. Terrell, Arnold Richardson, Franklin, Howard, Martin Ciney, Smith, Washington, Ray, Cox J. H. Harris and others making in all a jolly crowd of forty. THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING Free Scott's FACE BLEACH AND BEAUTIFIER. A perfect Skin Whitener. Free to patrons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particulars. Address Scott REMEDY Co., Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. Negro Authors. Very few, even of those who are deeply interested and closely concerned in the Negro's efforts and development have much distinct knowledge of the varied and rich literature produced by men and women of the race. Collectors, students and those interested in special phases of race literature are invited to examine my collection of books, or to correspond with me. JOHN H. WILLS, OLD BOOKS, 506 E'evenh St., N. W., Washington. D. C. WM. E. GOSS, REGISTERED PLUMBER AND GAS-FITTER, 308 PENN. AVE., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Jobbing Promptly Attended to FINANCIAL. MONEY TO LOAN at $1%, $8%, 4, and 4½ per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $10,000 on D. 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Loans of $101 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS HORSES Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and on the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the district. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. 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, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 Capital Savings -Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, 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. HON, E. E. SMITH. Diligent Student, Efficient Instructor, Impressive Speaker, Soldier, Diplomat. The subject of tb's sketch was born in Duplin county, N. C., May 23, 1852. He took to books early in life and was regarded as an apt pupil, being able to read and write at the age of eight years. He became teacher in the public schools in 1870: and, soon was convinced that thorough preparation was an indispensable requisite to insure success as teacher hence in October 1872, he entered Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. He at once took high rank as a diligent and accurate student; this commended him to the favor of the faculty and gained for him their unstinted confidence and esteem, which he has ever driven to appreciate. During the yars 1873--4, he traveled with other students of the institution, through the New England States, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and different parts of Canada, and assisted in raising for Shaw University moe than $40,000, most of which passed through his hands. He was graduated with the degree of A. B, at Shaw University, May 22 1878. The following year, he was chosen principal of the city school at Goldsboro, N. C; here it may be said that Dr. Smith, with his five assistant teachers and three to four hundred pupils began the career of the profession wherein he has achieved signal success In the year 1880 he was appointed by the Governor. Major of the Fourth Battalion of the State Guard, a position which he filled with great acceptability In May 1881, the degree of A. M. was conferred on him by his alma mater. During the same year he began the publication of The Carolina Enterprise, which he successfully conducted for more than two years without interrupting his duties as principal or major. In August, 1883, he was elected by the State Board of Education principal of the State Normal of North Carolina, which position he filled to the entire satisfaction of all concerned, until he resigned in May 1888, to accept the position of Minister Resident and Consul General to the Republic of Liberia. In the performance of the duties of this high office, Minister Smith was frequently complimented by the authorities for efficient service. While abroad he was brought into almost daily contact with Dr Blyden, President Johnston and other scholars of eminence He readily took advantage of the opportunity and prosecuted a special course in philosophy. Returning to the United States, Shaw University, in 1891 conferred on him the degree Ph.D. During the year 1892, Dr Smith visited Liberla. Sierra Leone and other points in Africa as the special agent of the American Colonization Society. It was while on this trip, our subject visited Ireland, Scotland; be having visited England and Wales previously. In 1893 Dr. Smith again entered the educational work by accepting the principalship of the city High and Graded School of Asheville, N.C. Here the school consisted of seven teachers and some five to six hundred pupils. This position he resigned 1885 to accept a similar one of the central State Normal School at Fayetteville, N.C. After serving this institution as principal for a period of two years and that at Goldsboro for one year, he resigned to accept from the Governor the position of adjutant of the Third N.C. Regiment to war against Spain. In this, as in other positions wherein our subject has been called upon to assume exacting responsibilities, he proved himself capable and easily equal to the task of performing efficiently every trust devolving. As soon as his regiment was mustered out of service, he as of yore, re-entered his chosen profession by accepting for a third time the principalship of the North Carolina central State Normal School, at Fayetteville, which position he now fills. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hon. J. C. Scarborough, said some time since that principal Smith was one of the most successful Normal School instructors, in the state. Dr Smith is regarded as an eminent instructor, a hard student, a ready debater, a facetious writer pleasing and at times and at times an eloquent speaker. He has travelled in every Southern. Middle, Eastern and some of the Western States; as well as through the Highlands of Europe and the jungles of Africa. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A UNITED STATES MARSHAL Thanks Peruna For His Rapid Recovery From Catarrh. EX-UNITED STATES MARSHAL MATTHEWS, OF MISSISSIPPI. Hon. S. S. Matthews, ex-United States Marshal of Mississippi, in a recent letter to The Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus, Ohio, written from Hazelhurst, Miss., says: "I am happy to say that I am cured of catarrh and need no more attention from you. It is a great satisfaction that I am able to write you that Peruna has in my case done all that you claim, and that I will need no more medicine." The great multitude take this remedy the pamphlets. There are those who without any other advice than the directions to be found upon the bottle and in Hartman during their sickness. To all Havana, Cuba, Special:—It was indeed a happy and apt thought that inspired the name of the "gem of the Antilles" as applied to this stately isle of the tropic seas. No proper conception can possibly be had of its illimitable possibilities through the cumber some medium of pen and paper—it must be seen to be appreciated. Ground beneath the iron heel of a relentless despotism, bleeding Cuba has long lain helpless in her remorseless woe through the utter impoverishment of her resoure es and her people to meet the insatiable exaction of an effete dynasty. But now, with the glorious dawn of her freedom and independence, with the development of almost magic products of tropic soil and clime, it is no idle prediction to say that in an incredibilby short period she will occupy an enviable place in the commercial world. I was very pleased to read of the inauguration of President William McKinley that great and good man whose wisdom has inspired him to act so wisely in this Cuban affair. I was reminded of his first induction into office a. which time I was in Union, S. C., where thirty years before I carried my life in my hands while proclaiming the gospel of freedom in the very hotbed of Klu Kluxism as an "emissary" of the Republican Congressional Committee at Washington. Oh, if there had been the same firmness and insistence for right that has characterized this affair, how many less graves of martyrs for the cause of liberty would there have been? But there is much more for the government of intervention and the friends of humanity to do for Cuba. There is no more inviting land than this rich, beautiful isles as fair as any which the sun shines on. The conflict affecting the sociological, economic and political status of our people has only just begun. There is the struggle between right and wrong, truth and error, justice and injustice, unreasoning prejudice on one hand and a broad humanity on the other. Already the damnable serpent of American race hatred is palpably insinuating its slimy and insidiously folds into all insular affairs beouling a civilization with its notsome touch that has hitherto been singularly free from such a contemptible infection. There would today be a wide field for colored stenographers, typewriters, civil engineers and horsemen were it not for this hydra-headed monster, but I regret to say there is not one. The departments employing men of above professions are controlled by the two or three Negro-hating Southern democrats of very low birth and breeding who will permit no one except the Cuban and a few Spanlards to hold positions higher than that of stableman or cart or coach driver whose pay ranges from $30 to $40 a month. Whenever it is possible, these Negro-haters are constantly devising means to care for a set of low bred Southerners who drifted here in rags to build up their wasted fortunes, if indeed they ever had any—degraded camp followers they are, the F. Staffian contingency, which brings intolerable discredit upon the government of intervention which at times has such a strange way of showing its devotion to the cause of humanity and equal rights. There more are ways of "working" a such he will make prompt and careful answer without charge. Hon. J. F. Crooker of Buffalo, N. Y. who was for years Superintendent of Schools at Buffalo, in a letter dated October 16, writes: "I have been a sufferer from catarrh six or seven years, and after trying many remedies, was induced by a friend to take Peruna. The results have been highly satisfactory. I take pleasure in recommending Peruna to any Hon. J. F. Crooker, Sup't Buffalo, N.Y. Public Schools. recommending Peruna to any one suffering with catarrh, as my cure is complete. Hon. B. B. Doviner, Congressman from West Virginia, in a letter from Washington, D. C. to The Peruna Medicine Co., says the following of their catarrh remedy, Peruna: "I join with my colleagues in the House of Representatives in recommending your excellent remedy, Peruna, as a good tonic and also an effective cure for catarrh." Mrs. Mary C. Fentress writes from Paradise, Tex., the following: "I think I can say that your good advice and medicine has cured me of chronic catarrh. I have had no pains in my head since I have taken Peruna. I have been in bad health ever since '59, and have taken a good many medicines which were only of temporary relief. Peruna is the catarrh cure. The Peruna stopped my catarrh of the head so that it did not become chronic, and I am very thankful for Dr. Hartman's advice and medicine." Peruna is a specific for all catarrhal diseases. It acts quickly and beneficially upon the inflamed mucous membrane thus removing the cause of catarrh. Catarrh is catarrh wherever located. Catarrh is essentially the same everywhere. The remedy that will cure catarrh in one situation will cure it in all situations. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio, for a free book. governmental position for all its worth than that practiced by Neely. Vouchers can easily be made to pass as any competent bookkeeper will tell you, if there is no one able and willing to scrutinize them impartially. There may or may not be need to examine any vouchers in other than the Depart of Posts but I do know that for politi- and other reasons some changes had better be made and some person not known would do well to come down here at once and take a look around. A man high in position in one of the departments remarked to me not lang ago that neither the Military Governor nor the chief engineer of the department seemed to know who was working for them. It seems that there are certain combinations formed in some of the departments for the sole purpose of putting obstacles in the way of the Negro's getting a chance. Whether this fact is known to the "powers that be" here is not to be discussed in this letter. I believe that as a matter of politics and policy no less than of justice that some first-class colored man, representative in character, should be at once appointed to an important position in this department whether the American occupation lasts thirty days or ten years. But the appointment should come directly from Washington. Let him be a special commissioner of the Agricultural Department, for instance, to examine into and report upon the sanitary condition of live stock of the island of Cuba. This is a work very much needed. The applicant should be a man of good appearance, able to speak Spanish and with some knowledge of horses and livestock generally. JOHN DOE.