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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER J. THE NEW SOUTH AGAIN. THE NEW SOUTH AGAIN. The Men Who Oversee and Control the Architectural and Mechanical Division of Tuskegee Institute-The Work of Messrs. Taylor, Rayfield and Pitman. Tuskegee, Ala, Special. The twent twelfth industries now provided for MR. W. S. PITTMAN. as carpenters throughout the South but an educated architect and bulider was an anomaly. Colored architects were rare beings. While the Northern schools of technology were open to young colored men, there were no opportunities provided for them in the South, and the young man whose father was able to send him to a school of technology was preparing to send his boy instead to a medical school or a law school. Because of this much of the building of the South has slipped from the Negro's grasp. In 1892 Mr. Washington secured the services of a competent instructor and inaugurated at Tu-kegee the Division of Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. This division was begun in a small, poorly lighted room, 8 by 12 feet, and with a great deal of trepidation, as it was considered more of an experiment than otherwise. The drawing table was made by placing three boards, twelve inches wide and VOL. 9 NO. 51. the students who attend the famous Tuskegee Institute are industries largely of the South in which young men and women can find ready employment if they remain long enough to become competent. A few weeks ago I referred in these columns to the Division of Electrical Engineering. The purpose of this article will be to refer to the Division of Architectural and Mechanical Drawing, a most important division of Tuskegee's work. A few years ago, a your g man ambitious to fit him self for greater usefulness and acquire greater skill in mechanical industries, was barred from any opportunities to do so. It is true that Negroes have always been largely employed eight feet long on two carpenter's saw benches with a result that any very perceptible movement of one student necessitated the eight student's which the table would accommodate cealing work until the table stopped swaying. Chamorous requests were made for admission to the new division of work but the school was not able to expend much money and so only thirty-five at first were admitted, these being stu THE MASTER OF THE MASTER Instructors in Charge Architectural and Mechanical Drawi Architectural and Mechanical Drawing, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. den s of the more advanced classes and who worked in the building trades plastering, carpentry, brickmason and tinning The first opportunity for the division came about two months after it was started. A flight of platform stairs supported by iron rods was to be constructed and the drawing division was asked to furnish the plans. All of the students of the division worked on these plans and after much long and tedious labor, they were finally made. They were sent to the various shops and the several parts of the stairs were gotten out from these drawings and sent to the buildings without the usual process of sending the pieces around from shop to shop to have the different parts fitted as the work proceeded. When the several pieces were finally put together, no alterations were required. This demonstrated the practicability and usefulness of the division and led to what has now grown to be one of the largest and most systematic ```markdown ``` MR. W. A. RAYFIELD. agents in the mechanical department of the school—the blue print system. It also led to students from other divisions being admitted to the drawing division, namely wheelwriting, blacksmithing, and printing. To explain somewhat the introduction of the blue print system it may me stated that numerous things such as tables, beds, washstands, wagons, etc. are being constantly made in the shops of the THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM age of the Div'sions of ring, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala school both for its own use and for s to patrons who live in the surrounding country. These articles are made of standard sizes and shapes and usually with interchangeable parts allowing, of course, for minor changes as the element of individual design may direct. Many of these articles were manufactured at that time and it was the desire to establish some standard so as to avoid the annoyance and inconvenience which would necessarily occur from any light change of size or shape which led to blue prints being introduced. Mr J. H. Washington, the Director of Mechanical Industries, is a man of wide experience in building matters and has charge of all the building operations of the school. With his usual hearty co-operation in all progressive movements he decided with the chief of the division to it augurate the sys- (Continued on 5th page.) ```markdown ``` PRICE FIVE CENTS. A FEAST OF REASON. Knights of the Linen Meet for Business and for Pleasure- Representative Hotel Men Plan for Organization-Notes and Incidents. On Wednesday 27th ult. Mr. Thos. J. Johnson, headwaiter of the Dewey Hotel, called the head waiters of the several hotels in this city, to assemble at his residence No.1451 Pierce Place northwest, in a reunion capacity, that they might meet and know each other better, thereby coming in closer touch with each other in an official capacity. He stated that the headwaiters of Washington city came in direct contact and touch with the leading official and private people of the globe. That they were just closing a busy season, including the largest, most elaborate and historical inauguration this country has ever experienced. He introduced Messrs. Charles H. Bruce and John Griffin the oldest and next oldest headwaiters in this District, whose health was drank in profound silence. Mr. R. S. Locke, vice president of the National Headwaiters Association for the District of Columbia was then introduced by the host master of ceremonies, who proceeded with his usual eloquent elaboration, and fluency to welcome the guests present on behalf of the Headwaiters Association. In closing he accused his older brother, Bruce, as being largely responsible for that present assembly and the appearance of a large 11 inch Howitzer near the head of the table. Mr. Bruce responded with depth of sentiment brushing away the charge in his happy strain of early reminisciences and occurrences. Toasts were responded to by Messrs. Griffin, Jones, Daily, Brown, Freeman and Trigg, when Vice President Locke called upon your humble servant as a representative of (Continued on 8th page) Activities Among the Church Workers and Local News. --- Germantown, Pa. Special—Mrs Julia Butler of E. Haines street and Mrs. Nichols of E. Mechanic street paid a flying visit to Washington and met a host of old friends. Mrs. Butler took a trip to Brightwood to see her aunt, Mrs. Louisa Grinage. On the 14th ult the stewardess board of Bethel A. M. E church gave a grand supper. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the people turned out surprisingly well. The stewardesses are the people who know how to get up a good supper. They turned over to the stewards $41.00 last Sunday night. Miss Hailie Quinn Brown took Bethel by storm, and held them spell bound for an hour and a half. Dr. Yocum gave the notice out at Sunday school and bade the children tell their parents that Miss Brown would speak that evening. She gave a good, practical talk and recited and then sang one of her favorite selections and had the congregation join in the chorus. Every person was delighted with her. Dr Yocum expects to have her again soon and give us another good lecture March 21st. Dr. Monroe gave a panorama at Haines Street A. M. E church and had a grand success. Mrs. Batson Bergen also performed at Parker's Hall on March 21st. The teachers of J E Hill's school, E Rittenhouse street, invited the parents out also on the 21st and they turned out well and there was a rooster mock trial at the Association Hall the same night. The members and friends of Bethel A. M. E. church will give and Easter Carnival of Nations at their church beginning on April 2nd, lasting until 12th. On the 9th there will be a musial contest between the Haines Street M. E. Sunday school and Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school Mr. and Mrs. Hardtimes will give a supper on April 4th at Haines Street M. E. church. The members and friends of Mt. Zion Baptist church, W. Rittenhouse street have plans mapped out for their spring fair to open about Easter. Mrs. Wm. Riley is very ill. Mr. Wood's death is looked for at any time. Mr. William Richardson who's grandpa was one of the founders of Bethel A. M. E. Church died in the Germantown Hospital Tuesday. He had been sick very long. He was well thought of by his employers. Mr. Thomas Woodson has given given up his position at the Wire Mill and started for Virginia Monday night. He will run his farm again and try country life once more. PAINTING THE PRESIDENT, Mrs. Thomas is an artist, but Denies Her Racial Identity. --- Lillian Thomas, a portrait painter whose fame heretofore seems to have been limited to Columbus, Ohio, her native town, woke up yesterday morning to find that she had achieved distinction through the publication of the fact that she is engaged in making a portrait of President McKinley. The President posed for her on Friday in Washington and Mrs. Thomas returned here yesterday. A Sun reporter saw her at her studio in the St. Marc building at 434 Fifth avenue yesterday. Mrs. Thomas is a young lady with a rather dark complexion. A morning newspaper described her yesterday as a mulatto. She was somewhat displeased with that description. She said that she didn't consider it any disgrace to be a mulatto, but as she wasn't one she naturally didn't want to be so characterized.—Columbus (O.) Dispatch. The above clipping shows that Mrs. Thomas is denying that she is colored. Her audience with the President was realy brought about through the influence of Hons. Jere A. Brown, John P. Green. Milton Holland and other colored men, who have known her and her parents all their lives. She was born of colored parents, and have always associated exclusively with colored people both in Columbus, and St. Louis. Tanner, one of the most celebrated artists, has never had to deny his color, why should Mrs. Thomas? Jere Brown and John P Green always visited the Lee's and know them to be colored. Her mother was not only colored, but was born of a slave mother. Normal, Ala., Notes. Rev. C. J. W. Roberts, of Ronde bosch, Cape Colony, South Africa, the father of one of our African students, writes a very interesting letter from that far away clime, announcing the arrival of Bishop Coppin. Bishop J. W. Ga'nes will preach our Commencement sermon May 26th; Hon. Judson Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury, will deliver the annual address to the graduates; Hon! A. N. Johnson of Mobile, will address the literary societies; Prof. Thomas Frierson of Florence, will address the Y. M. C. A., Rev. W. R. Pettiford, president of the Penny Savings Bank of Birmingham, Ala., will deliver an address on the 27th. FREE TO PATRONS Free SCOTT'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER -Makes curly hair grow straight and long. Free to patrons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particuars Address North Perry Co. Louisville, Ky. They'd Make a Strong Combination. 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Still following up his fortunes, he moved to the new state of Washington in 1899 and is now located in Republic Washington, where he is doing a large business in real estate and is the secretary and treasurer of one of the best gold mining companies in that section. Since 1873 he has been actively engaged in mining, but for the past few years he has given his exclusive attention to mining and at the present time is interested in about twenty different mines, in a number of which he owns the controlling interest. Mr. Marshall says that colored people of the South who are looking for opportunities will find no better place than the great northwest where work is in abundance, good wages paid, and where men of the right stamp are doing well. Laborers get from $2 to $350 per day; those more experienced get as much $5 per day. Men of families are preferred. Schools are mixed out there and there is also lately no color line. 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Mrs. Ellen Jordan, of 472 Louisiana avenue, has recovered. Hon. George H. White is absent in North Carolina on business. Mrs. Jennie Turner, of 417 Washington street, has been on the sick list The lyceums are doing a good work in the interest of popular education and are well attended. Mrs. Jennie E Douglas, of 1611 12 n street n. w., has gone to Atlantic City, to remain until fall. Mrs. Julia Emery, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been the guest of D.: P. A. Hubbard and family. Rev. Logan Johnson, of the Pension Office, has been made happy by a promotion to the $1,200 grade. Lieut R. E. Toomey and Lieut. T. H. Clarke are spoken of for commissions in the reorganized army. J. T. C. Newsom, proprietor of the Eureka Employment Agency, will pay a visit to Oklahoma in the near future Doors open at 7:15, oratorio at 8:00 Easter Monday evening, April 8, Asbury church, Eleventh and K sts. n. w. The colored adherents of Senator Qay have landed a representative of the race on the police force of Homestead, Pa. The Daily Record is now located at the corner of Vermont avenue and R street, and has resumed publication in enlarged form. Evelina Lucas wants a divorce from Joseph N Lucas, and Rachel Brooks makes a similar demand for separation from John H Brooks. Both compliants are represented by Thomas Walker. The oratorio! The oratorio! The oratorio! Easter Monday, April 8 Easter Monday, April 8 The Asbury church! The Asbury church! Beautiful solos and chorus work in the oratorio "Em manuel." Easter Monday evening, April 8, admission 25 cents. Director Lewis has selected an excellent mixed chorus for the oratorio "Emmanuel," which will be given at the Asbury church, corner E eventh and K sts. n. w., Easter Monday evening, April 8. The regular choir of the church which now ranks among the best here, will be assisted by the following well known singers: Misses Estelle Maston, Annie R Payne, Georgia Makall, Eva E. Belle, Nauie L. Ware, Helen Bell, sopranos; Maude F. Gilmore, Nellie M. Freeman, Addie Lewis, contralto; Winston D. Payne, Morrison Goodrich, Dr. S. A Ward, Joseph Wilson, Fred A. Sabbs, W. A Mitchell, of the Amphions; Joseph Lawson, John Shorter, tenors; Wm. H. Carter, J. H. Washington, of the Amphions; Richard Drew, Phil Green, Walker Johnson, basses. THE WONDERFUL Static Electricity AND X-RAY under the guidance of DR. CZARRA, are certainly curing people who had thought their cases incurable. Abscesses and even Cancer are subjugated by the doctor. With the X-RAYS the seat of the trouble can be located, and skillful treatment will hasten a cure. Don't wait until your malady takes too strong a hold. Rupture Cured. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain. Syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases and cure accomplished. Vitality restored. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 p.m. DR. CZARRA, 817 Sixth St. and 494 La. Ave. N. W. Telephone East 786. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS: To join the Subordinate Fountain you may age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to a the country you pay 35 cents per month a months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per mo As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 The Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years old (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per 80 cents per month receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly per our family receives $75 00 if you die within a year. Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents. Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 500 and die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. Amit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $150 and $200 to $65. Amit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300. Amit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual due is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. Life Membership in either of the Fountains or purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is of 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has paid up to John Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over 100 BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound, thriving institution that is a credit not only to the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposit. Interest is paid on time deposits. The following report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia in 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— LIABILITIES. $... $8,272 80 $und ... 164,423 83 ... 48,383 22 ... 14,000 00 ... 99,588 00 ... 6,850 00 $exes ... 1 388 99 ... 12,399 80 ... 35,820 00 ... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 Surplus fund ... 80,957 Undivided profits ... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 Total ... 391,120 Cery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street. Members of the Order and the public generally are savers of food products. The newspaper published by the order from its own stands for the voice of the people, representing one of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $11 and job office bids for the work of the people, which style and at low prices. Mond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With our broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit its members alone, nor even to members families, but to aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious whole people, black and white, North, East, South. Our contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grand Rally Day for the Homewarded to the casier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, became and account for it to The Grand Fountain. And the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., the Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests. Low owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house, $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1,50 to $4 00 per month in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valid After one year, its value is $200 to $65 In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years, $9 50 to 11 40. The Certificate is valued first one year its value is $500 to $300 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from day You are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the reqip pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of T 29 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica e is valued first year at from $100 to $30. 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 Certifica e 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 HALE MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.--In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well equipped job office bids turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico 6,634 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepid residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributions can be forwarded to the casam who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, we invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. In add buildings. 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 close of business Sept.. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 28 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 84 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 fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home'. With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fonction. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500 In addition to these the Order leases 18 buildings. For any further information, address Master. --- A STUDIO W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretory THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. U. MASONIC Brother Gorham Fletcher has received many letters of congratulations from members of the craft on his able managemenet of his case in which he secured a verdict of acquittal. Brother Fletcher soon afterting the craft was appointed junior master of ceremonies in his lodge and in recognition of his valuable services in bringing such good material into his lodge and the great work he did in procuring the jewell, the credit of which Brother Turner received. He was at the beginning of this Masonic year reappointed junior master of ceremonies, which position he now holds and falls with much ability for the reason he has nothing to say. Oh! but we do give such just recognition to merit. It appears that the Masonic year of 1900 is destined to go down in history as the grandest and most successful year known to the craft. There is some reason for this. I would like some brother to explain why no en- MR. J. MAXS MR. J. MAYSE, Grand Lecturer. thusialm this year and why no work. The quarries have not been exhausted. Plenty of good material awaiting the chisel, and the building is not yet completed. Every Masonic Lodge is what the master and wardens make it Wake up! Wake up! Widow's Son's Lodge did excellent work in the third degree on Tuesday last. The work of Brother John George Harris and the Master, Bro Lomax was the above or linary. Bro. Fred. D. Henry gave the historical account, the symbism and charge in a man-nat that few can equal, none excell. He is always a welcome visitor to Widow's Son. Past Senior Grand Warden, John T. Layton visited Datcher Lodge on Friday night to inspect the work in the first degree and was well pleased with the work of these young officers, all of whom he assisted in making Masons, by invitation he delivered the charge. Those who have heard him know how well it was done. Brother M. H. Robinson of Felix Lodge met with a very serious accident on the night of March 4th by bing thrown from the cars near the Peace Monument. He was confined to his room for about a week when he entered upon his business. When at work for a few days he was attacked with crysipelas caused by the wounds received, which came near proving fatal. When seen Sunday he was improving slowly. Brother Robinson has been a member of the craft for 25 years and has filled many responsible positions. He is a Past Master of his lodge, Past High Priest of Prince Hall Chapter, Past Eminent Commander of Simons Commandery and at present Illustrious Grand Treasurer of the Supreme Council of 33 degrees A. A. S. R. Past Master Cardoza of Prince Hall Lodge is not often seen nowadays. Why this indifference? I can't say. No young man is more popular, none who have done as much as he for the betterment for the craft. We hope that recognition of his merit may soon be given him by higher honors in the Grand Lodge. Deputy Grand Master Frank Cardoza, that looks alright and aounds alright. He surely deserves it and should have it. The Grand Lecturer, Brother J. W. Mayse will make the rounds of the several lodges during the months of April and May. Every Master should exert himself to have his lodge appear to an advantage before the arrival of Brother Mayse. These visits are for the purpose of bringing about a uniformity of work and for general instructions. I am satisfied that these visitations will be not only pleasant but profitable. Sister Stafford Parker deserves much praise for the energetic work she has done in behalf of Felix. She is a dear lover of the craft and it is always a pleasure for her to engage in any movement for its advancement. Long live Mrs. Parker. Brother John Wiggins residing at 3d and Virginia ave. s. e. served honorably for thirty years as a member of the 9th and 10th Cavalry was discharged from service since the war with Spain. He was one of the brave heroes that lead the gallant charge up Sau Juan Hill. He located here with his wife and children at the expiration of his service. Was at one time a nightly visitor at the Masonic Temple, but for the past eight or nine months has been a constant sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism. Death has invaded his home and claimed his beloved companion. He is now alone with five children and still suffering from rheumatism, and yet not three Masons have visited him during all this time. I saw him not long ago and not a word of complaint did he offer about this indifference. I must admit that I was ashamed. There is surely no excuse for Brothers Irving and Turner of Eureka, Hutchinson of Felix and Neill of Warren who reside so near Brother Wiggins. What induced you to become a Mason? Answer this and your duty is plain. Some will say I did not know it, while I knew he was not around and I say they did not try to know, made no inquiry about him. In conversation with a distinguished Past Grand Master a few days ago he said that an acquittal cannot always be considered a vindication. We are sometimes acquitted because of the lack of evidence to convict. If a verdict could be rendered "guilty but not proven" many a man who thinks he has been vindicated would find himself branded for life and deservedly so. Big three in Feitx Lodge may be classed as L. H. Wayne George S Newman and Samuel H. West. HAVE YOU GOOD HAIR? SCOTT'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER—Makes curly hair grow straight and long. Free to patrons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particulars. Address Scott REMEDY Co., Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. Memorial Song Service at Park Temple. The choir of Park Temple church, Rev. Sterling N. Brown, pastor. will give a memorial song service Easter Sunday night in honor of its former director, Mrs. Alice Strange Davis. A program of sacred song, that recognizes the woman's high musical ideal, has been carefully prepared. On this occasion Miss Lovira A. Haywood, pianist, and Mr. W. Stanton Wormley, enor, will assist. The choir is composed of the following: Director, Mr. Walter B. Hayson, accompanist, Miss Jeannette Williamson; assistant accompanist, Miss Mary Europe; soprano Mrs. Josephine S. Ball, Mrs. Lola Joy Brooks, Miss Louise T Smith; alto, Miss Louise A. Hamer. Miss Lottie M. Wallace, Miss Estelle Hawkins; teor. Mr. Walter R Franklin, Mr. W. Stanton Wormley; bass. Mr. Walter B. Hayson, Mr. Jacob T. Fox. The audience is expected to make a silver of fering. A. O. Stafford, one of our cleverest young writers, is lending valuable assistance on the editorial staff of the National Capital Searchlight. Mr. R. W. Thompson, of the Census Office, was quite ill several days of last week, necessitating his absence from duty. He was treated by Dr. E. D. Williston. The manual training department of the Mott School, presided over so carably by Dr. W. Bruce Evans, is ornamented by a portrait of Booker T. Washington. 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, Office: N Street Wharf, Clvde Line. Residence: The Road to F Opportunities for Col The Accident Gold L. J. Woollen, Gen'l Mangr. Office: N Street Wharf, Clvde Line. Telephone 605-2. Residence: 154 E. Capitol St. Telephone 88-Y 2. The Road to Riches. Republic, Washington. The officers of the ACCIDENT are decided to dispose of a few thousand sharing the mines. THE CAPITAL STOCK value 5 cents, assessible to par and not shares in the treasury. THE ACCIDENT West from the great Republic Mine who famous. At the surface the ledge was four IN GOLD. At the depth of ten feet the ledge age $240 IN GOLD. If the values co-which, judging from the experience of a fifty feet will develop a producing proper experts who are familiar with the form. It is the intention of the complete development work until the prop a steady producer. It is for the purpose that they are offering the first block of The office of the Accident Ge has no salaried officers. All money received economically used in assisting to defraught Monthly reports will be furnished to store. An opportunity is offered to a mining company and opportunities are offered to the South who want to better their co. There they can find plenty of work at gnities with the other races. The secretary and treasurer of a colored man and has spent twenty yeal real estate dealer and street railway co. Makers of the ACCIDENT GOLD MINING COMPANY, one of a few thousand shares of stock for the purpose of THE CAPITAL STOCK IS $50,000, one million passable to par and not to exceed one mill per treasury. THE ACCIDENT MINE is located in the great Republic Mine which has made this section of surface the ledge was four feet in width and assayed a depth of ten feet the ledge is seven feet in width and GOLD. If the values continue to increase in the light from the experience of other mines seems probable develop a producing property, and this is the opinion of familiar with the formation of the camp. In the intention of the company to continue and visit the work until the property is sufficiently developed. It is for the purpose of partially defraying the offering the first block of 5,000 treasury shares at 5 per cent of the office of the Accident Gold Mining Company is at all officers. All money received from the sale of treasured in assisting to defray the expenses of development will be furnished to stockholders on application. Opportunity is offered to colored men for investment and opportunities are offered to the enterprising one who want to better their condition, to take their find plenty of work at good wages and will have other races. Secretary and treasurer of the company, Mr. Romano, and has spent twenty years in the West as a sundancer and street railway contractor, The officers of the ACCIDENT GOLD MINING COMPANY have decided to dispose of a few thousand shares of stock for the purpose of developing the mines. THE CAPITAL STOCK IS $50,000, one million shares. par value 5 cents, assessible to par and not to exceed one mill per share, 400 000 shares in the treasury. THE ACCIDENT MINE is located one mile due West from the great Republic Mine which has made this section of the state so famous. At the surface the ledge was four feet in width and assays average $1.10 IN GOLD. At the depth of ten feet the ledge is seven feet in width and assays average $240 IN GOLD. If the values continue to increase in the same ratio, which, judging from the experience of other mines seems probable a depth of fifty feet will develop a producing property, and this is the opinion of the best experts who are familiar with the formation of the camp. experts who are familiar with the formulation It is the intention of the company to continue and vigorously prosecute development work until the property is sufficiently developed to become a steady producer. It is for the purpose of partially defraying these expenses that they are offering the first block of 5,000 treasury shares at 5 cents. The office of the Accident Gold Mining Company is at Republic It has no salaried officers. All money received from the sale of treasury stock is economically used in assisting to defray the expenses of development work. Monthly reports will be furnished to stockholders on application. Monthly reports will be furnished to stockholders in this miring company and opportunities are offered to the enterprising colored men of the South who want to better their condition, to take their families West. There they can find plenty of work at good wages and will have equal opportunities with the other races. The secretary and treasurer of the company, Mr. Romeo Marehall, is a colored man and has spent twenty years in the West as a successful miner, real estate dealer and street railway contractor, For further information address, ROMEO MARSHALL, Secretary and Treasurer, Accident Gold Mining Company, Republic, Washington. ROMEO MARSHALL, Secretary and Tr Accident Gold Mining Republic, x 35. 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HARTONA Hartona No-Smell will remove all smells and bad odors of the Hartona No-Smell is a God-send to all persons suffering from 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 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 ve 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 $3 Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE. ..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 colored poet. We are giving agents the best terms of any other house in the United States. or any other house in the United 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 $50 in gold in addition to the $3 per day which you can make. tion to the $3 per day which you can 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 $1. RFPREVENTING 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., Greensbore, N. C. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. EN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Laboratory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Medical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. Gro. H. SAFORD, Secretary. Avery College Trades School ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Porte. Literary Departent from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues Now ready. Address, JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Principal. Allegheny, Pa. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- sey and Bladder Troubles MIDY RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that R.T.P.A.N. J will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York CHARLES FISCHER ```markdown ``` SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDICA Instruments and Trusses. 223 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON. D. C. Our en'ire Spring Stock of the very latest patterns have arrived. We offer as a special leader Black and Blue Cheviots, Fancy Worsteds and Soft Finished Diagonal Suitings, made up in the swellest style, and a perfect fit guaranteed at $10.00 Spring Top Coats made to measure, $10 00 up. S. GOLDHEIM & SONS, [403-405 SEVENTH STREET. Branch Store, 1006 7th St. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q. CITY PARAGRAPHS. Preparations are being made for Easter by all the churches. The Tennessee Warb'ers held forth at the Second Baptist church Monday evening. The Women's League has been conducting an art loan exhibition this week at Old Fellows' Hall. "The Washington Negro" was the subject of an interesting symposium at Bethel Literary Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. B Sears of Newark, N. J., spent several weeks as the guest of Mrs. W. H. Johnson, 1011 18th street, n. w. The Frederick Doyglass cigar was in conspicuous evidence at the dinner given by the Hon. George H White to the Pen and Pencil Club at Gaskins & Gaines' restaurant. Mr. J. R Pollard of the Census Office, has received a telegram from h's Rickmond home announcing the happy news that he is the para of a fine boy. Everybody doing well. Rev. I. L. Thomas of Asbury M. E. church has been returned, also the Rev. John Griffin pastor of Ebenezer. The conference acted wisely in sending these gentlemen back to Washington. Mrs. Mabel Washington of Chicago who was stopping with her mother, Mrs. Annie Washington was taken quite ill and was compelled to leave rather unexpectedly. She is somewhat worse now at present writing. Miss Katie West is one of the most efficient and trustworthy assistants in the binding division of the Government Printing Office, and is said to be slated for promotion soon. She is an active worker in church and literary circles A grand Fair and Bazaar opened at the 10th Street Baptist church 10 h and R, Monday, April 1st, and will continue until Monday, April 15th, 1901. Rev. S G. Lamkin is pastor. There will be new attraction each evening during the Fair. A pleasant birthday party. was tendered Miss Mamie Dawson at her residence 519 21st street, n. w Saturday evening March 16th. A large number of friends paid their respects and after congratulations had been tendered Miss Dawson a sumptious repast was served. Mr. Ford Dabney deserves especial commendation for his excellent piano solo, rendered last Saturday at the Congressional Library. The occasion was the regu'ar concert given for the enterment for the blind. Mr. Dabney's work was highly commended by the musical critics who attended in large numbers. Miss Katie Moten is now a member of the permanent clerical staff at the Congressional Library, and is performing efficient and responsible service in the office of the chief clerk. Miss Moten is a young lady of remarkable ability, and is a valuable factor wherever placed. For several years she was a trusted clerk in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, resigning to accept this more desirable post at the new and handsome Library. Western Day was happily observed last Sunday at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mr. Robert Pelham, of Michigan, read an unusually interesting and valuable paper upon "The Negro in the West: A Factor in Race Development." It was well received by an audience which packed the house. Mrs. Robert Pelham rendered an exquisite piano solo and Mrs. Arthur S. Gray contributed a beautiful soprano solo, both of which were vigorously applauded. $1,000 REWARD. A. H. Gives the names of dead and living friends tells who and when you will marry also of business Journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly incursed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentiaus no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fall. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the ono sex. It is, a curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING; Brooklyn, August, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, Albert Ayers, 2987 Atlantic Avenue. Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller, South Plainfield, N J A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock o. patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous, I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William John- 15 son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as above. DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Conplaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Fies, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trailing with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheumatism just discovered, not a imminent, hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.0t, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies. 25c. Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY, Oldest established Cairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family, troubles, about lawsuits, divorces, or anything you wish to know; beings se araed together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mystious feelings. 10 to it daily. 489 h. st. sw. W. H. FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w. 1407 14th St. n w. Telephone 152. James F. Keenan Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club. Whiskey a Specialty. Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue. N. W. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING RATE CONFECTIONER 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All The Year W. H. BUTLER, PAINTS OILS GLASS, &c., 609 C STREET, N.W. Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. ONE GIVES RELIEF. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE R.I.P.A.N.S ABULS MARK --- . *BE NOT DECEIVED* A ®TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA.’ i Kine of all Hair Tonics, “ ; OZONO ; a va m aN = PS JU Zee AN (ROO eee G7 SSS (/, 2 ae S/ Af M see eee: NS Ny M iS a a wd \Ssns4)// “ RY (CEE VD: Nu simon Ne “i i WAS ar QE 2 \X7! sole Wi ‘ \ BEFORE. ‘AFTER. BEFORE. AFTER q ee ORT Be GC ee ae ee eee, gee tee ee ee se eel <<< WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL ick Douglass Watch ccssexisses roe The Colored America GF TeGeTICK VOUSIASS susscrisess ror IME UOOIE It gives all the news, It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party ergan, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, put its eelumns teem with spicy, original me! Subscription Price $2,00 per Year, $1.10 tor Six Months, 60cts for Three Months, Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Intormation Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D, C. ve nn Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and | W- hair-straighteiiers now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many ff’, of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to mvke a straight-forward, | ff honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. tn 4 the year 1871 onr late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate fa\ circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. tt was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, whea it was put upon the market and ‘¥" met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of ‘aN that time it was proncunced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every, ~~ member of the colored race, because they found it to cau-e the hair to grow . #QN long and straight, soft end fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, fi Whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always 3 “~ number of people who imitate and make capital ont of the merits of other | f§N people’s goods. Seeing our marked snccess, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are -*~ worthless, causing the hair to fal! out and doing great damage to the hair fi and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To ‘x these let us sound a warning—be cureful what you use on your hair. Do not fuN be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Ay Hair Tonics, AN OZONDO, f\ S$ which is sold with an iron-ciad yaarantee todo all that is claimed for it, or fv we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask youa plain question—would we abso- ax lutely agree to forfeit $50.00i 71 are dissatisfied with our preparations, faN if they were nor true to sil w laim for them? We have advertised for f several years nnder this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one a who has used Qzono has been satisfied in every respect. ras 20,000 peovie are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the Tin «f all ait Tonics. Ozono will positively “a take the Kinks out of Kuoity, Linky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- f§X some Hair. It will mako short, harsh hair long and straight. It will enre your head of all itching, worrying sealp diseases, Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, sm and Scarf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair A from failing out. It will resture gray bair to its natural color, making the @\ bair tong and soft. PA Now, right here, let nx make a statement. Many firms are advertising as remedies to straighten @xir, but when they send the preparation they teli \ you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use het irons; they will burn np the “xe life of the hair, and canse it to drop out. Ozono straightens witht any AN cutaide assistance. Nothing bat Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays Ad straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good eff+cts on the hair are seen in a day on two after the first application. AN The price of Ozono is 50c. a bo cle—4 boxes do the work. We make a this Inberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send a to Us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we wil! forward to you FQN four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Eleetrieal Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cnres all “Ae skin diseases. Also rezaoves all facial imperfections, and actnaliy removes ar small pox pits. We will also include one avey jar of our Electrical Skin an Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, Aes all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look FES younger. 4 3 We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is “sy absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever ASsssssFsFFsssFsFFF 3555222: be used onthescalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of 9 Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all f smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actnal value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the 4 public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. 8. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use g only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we 4 refer you to the Edivor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pub- lish. Here is a sample of one: n Boston Chemical Company : ‘ Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have % used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it dves me good to recommend honest goods. j MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, ; Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say % that my hair is already straight and growing finely. fi 5 MISS BESSIE POWERS, 883 Missouri street, Toledo,O. | | A last word. DZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and ¥ (eee a beautifal and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, % 'you can use it to seenre a glossy long growth Buy only the genuine ff |‘ OZONO.” Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., ; | 810 E. Broad St., Richmond. Va 4 DENCE tere ns Sus oe Vilas SES Bee Re ee ee te ere le fim : PES ° (Ga, Boston Chemical Co., }} SS eee 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. f\ ¢ YD TR y ns ae” “aera I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: A 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 7 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package AN (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 0c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. gj Total, $4.00. A ONPG PD ov ew ees pass von sas eka ROS c ce cncce nO 0 - > mm WO OE Sc irin sirien's cai ipa 2 35S sido b zene ee sar oi haanceense<s ><: g County A. wrod. SAIS, $2 ee eo cies siasne =e A Tf you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. 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The right of citizens of the United ‘States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any State, on account of race, color or any previous condition of servitude. Sec. 2. Congress shall bave power ‘o enforce this Article by appropria‘e legislation. ON THE CAMPUS swipes aco tireless workers o-{corner and breeds all the crap shooters and a Wi iisasend Sort can bewslied — and drunkards that causes friction be. , ti fs : 4 | tween the races of our city?” Now when Negroes Howara Universi y athletes Getting iD) hee; but Will sms who, from his 1/425) around the streets until characters are sus- Good Trim for the Season—Personal|ex jeriesce with th Cubin Giants, | picious we are in favor of a law that will make it Mention —No es. wittt. perhans. do mst of the hesvy | a penalty to be found lvafing on the streets if it is The base bel sasou at Howard Usi versity bas opeued with great eciat. Officers, coacies and Uaisers have ben; candidates for pvsitions on the team ear ied and the diamond put in ‘piendid order Never +s tne enthus.- asm for ath+ietic sports «esn so sivb ortas spirit ofaivair, so ps d ta 83 (his year. amor the Boys woo + fairly straining toe onseives to -ia p - siilous on the “varsity”? team. Tae game for April 8.b, with the Yale Law Schooland a southern trip appeal to this: who ace auxious for athletic honors. Captain Scott and Manager Fox think the ma erial eyen beiter thau heretofore, and when carefally de- veloped wili make a nine 1 most in- Yiucible As yet, there Bas been no definite formation of a team, but in Watching the players, from time to time, appearing on the field in prac- tle games many speculations have been advanced as to whom the po- ‘itions will go. Every phase of the fame is being considered, whether batting, running, throwing or fielding Captain R. 8 Seott, whois a tried and sl-around player, will no doubt, con- ttl bismen from behind the bat; if there isa weakness in any one place, becan creditably fill the break and Tegulate Young, whois a sure supply to catehers post. Jackson because of qick and prompt work, is without op. Position at short stop. Bundy and Nutter are contesting for first base Soth are reliable meu there, but Bundy basa poiat in his favor—batiing ‘The Pitching staff is excelent Tne mer Wao are candidates for the box, are al THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G@ cwir e:- acd tireless workers E o- W iismaand Seo't can be relied on hee; but Will «ma who, from his lo @ exveriesce with th Cabin Giants wit, perhaps, do mst of the heavy work. Suthern of King Hall, from bis sup-ro;:liying and xuowiedge of the game, together with the briltiant work at the oat, will be the cynosure of sl! eyes at tiird. Turoer and Watkins are abiy sontroi ng the field around the ee ond ba’, and e ther one is liable to be a atione! there Th. infieia is prom. aing Phe nen piay ove her and ap- derstand to» fine poia’s of the game The ou'field is equally c mmendabie Each aspirant covers his territory in perfect order and returns the ba'l with alacrity and accuracy. D. H«lmes, formidable at the bat and certain with phenominal plays when most needed, will with that spirit of energy natural to himself cover ceater field. Right field is hotly contested between Carper, Shorter aid Holmes. Any one of these players can confidentially be utilized there, at any stage of the game. C Helmes, however, seemst» have first chance in holding that region, sirce his method of base stealing is rea'ly captivating. It will be more difficult to decide who is to support the left grounds. This important field requires a man of reliable acumen. Carrvll and Enos show good form and either would make substantia! material. Such is the “varsity”? nine. After the season 0} rigid discip!iae is over Captain Soott can callfromths bench a represente- tive team whose playing will m2et tne highest hopes of all lvera of base ball. What Shall we do With Loafing Negroes? I noticed In the Houston Reporter, (a whice paper,) the editor asked “what shall we do with this young loafing set of Negroes that fills every corner and breeds all the crap shooters and gamblers, and drunkards that causes friction be- tween the races of our city?” Now when Negroes hang around the streets until characters are sus- picious we are in favor of a law that will make it a penalty to be found Ivafing on the streets if it is applied to both races —The Weekly Negro World. fhe whiie people of Atiania, Ga, have a way of solving the abive prob- lem Whenever there is needed im provemen’s on the striets of Atlanta, or apy digging or grading work, if the chaingang geis thin, the minions of the lw raid the colored sslions and po | rooms and mae arres's aod vag thse arrested 4) d;licethem n (he cual gavg from three to nize months, Oly last week the colored saloons and pool rooms in Atlanta were raided and more than a hundred and fifty young men were taken in this way and sent to the chaingang , Sete ae Do Not Forget the Negro. President McKinley shows a proper apprecistion of the tall figures who went down in the recent sevatorial contests by giving them good paying places on commirsions, etc., Be is tat - ing care of the men who have stood by the party, and bared their breasts to the storm: when ald was sorely needed. Letit be remembered, howcver, that these patriots were not all of one race, While passing the consolation plums to the Chandlers, the Carters, Thurs tons and others of the Caucasian hue, The Colored American begs that such stalwarts as George H. White, P B. 8. Pinchbaek and T. Thomas Foriune be not overlooked.—The Voice. —_--2 + Tell it Brother. When a Negro goes down the aver- age white newspaper crows lmély, but when a Negro does sometning com- mendabls end goes up, it is us dumb ag ap oyster.—The Texas Van. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. ESP Se Coo ngs eae ae 4, Poe a eae Yj "egg baie accisrereo } S bates 1 Seeweees =PATENTOFFICE ), — US. 4 | BEFORE “AFTER : A Wonderful Face Bleach. 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THE TWENTIETH CENTURY NEGRO Prof. Owen McNeill, Custodian of Presses in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Before the Congressional Historical Debating Association. Ladies and Gentlemen of The Congressional Historical Debating Association: We do not know when man first came into possession of the earth. His antiquity, like the age of the planet he inhabits, is shrouded in doubt and obscurity. Form, color, and physiognomy divide the human species into three great types, or races, known as the Black, or Negro; the Yellow, or Mongolian, and the White, or Caucasian. These races subdivide themselves into numerous families of peoples. As to which of these great races is the oldest, or original type, we have no positive knowledge; however, many testimonies concur in leading us to believe that they all stand in relation of children to an original mother type long since lost. Before the coming of Christ, yea, before the days of Jeremiah, even before the gray dawn of history, the ancestors of the twentieth century Negro existed as a distinct and well-defined race. If there was a time when the PROF OWEN M'NEILL Negro was more intelligent and prosperous than he is at the dawn of the twentieth century, there was certainly a time when he was more ignorant and barbarous than at the present day. In the early days of history we see the progenitors of the twentieth century Negro building great temples in the Valley of the Nile. All the science and learning of ancient Greece and Rome were probably once in the hands of the forefathers of the twentieth century Negro. If so, we are the descendants of a race of people once the most powerful on earth—the race of the Pharoahs. The present condition of the African is the result of the fall of the Egyptian Empire. That the foreparents of the twentieth century Negro were once a great people is shown by their natural love for the fine arts. They are poetic by nature, and the wonderful regard of native Africans for truth and virtue is surprising, and fixes a great gulf between them and other savage peoples. There was a time when the Blacks were known to be so gentle to strangers that many believed that the gods sprang from them. The first Negroes of the American colonies were landed at Jamestown, Virginia, in the year 1619. They were imported from the west coast of Africa, and were first used in the colonies to cultivate tobacco. When imported they were crowded into holds of the ships and often suffered for food and drink. The ancestors of the twentieth century Negro, though savage in some respects, were not so bad as many people think. The Jamestown slaves were doomed to servitude and ignorance both by law and custom. They were not allowed to vote, and could not be set free even by their masters, except for some meritorious service. There were also free Negroes of Jamestown, but these were in a similar condition to that of the slaves. History recorded not the heroism of our Jamestown ancestors; but their crimes she wrote in letters of blood. Let not the Negro despair because of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. his early condition, but rather let him rejoice, as the Negro is not the only race or peoples who have been slaves. In ancient times, when might and power governed the world, one nation or race would conquer another and reduce it to slavery; when the slaves were strong enough they would rise up against their masters, overthrow them and themselves become the ruling power. And so it has continued, age after age, through time immemorial. We should expect to take our chances in common with the other races world. All we ask is a just and fair opportunity to better our condition. A few writers on the origin of man hold that the world was peopled in colonies; that is to say, the Negro was created in Africa. The Causasian in Europe and the Mongolian in Asia. While this is possible, it is not probable, and those who believe this theory cannot believe the Bible—God created of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the earth, Adam and Eve the common parents, and Eden the crane of the world. Accept either hypothesis and the civilized world must acknowledge the twentieth century. American Negro to be superior to the primitive Ethiopian. The origin and history of the Negro is an important subject, and remains to be written by the twentieth century Negro. He will write it in letters of gold, and it will be read by all nations. 1 twentieth century Negro will determine the Negro question, and the average twentieth century school boy will answer forever the race problem. He will say to every nation, There is the history of the Negro. Read it, and judge for yourselves, and the whole world will know it by heart. The sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries produced many Negroes of distinction. Prominent among them are the names of Crispus Attucks, the Negro soldier and martyr; Phillis Wheatley, the Negro poetess; Benjamin Banneka, the Negro astronomer and mathematician; Roberts and L'Overture, the warrior and statesman; Revels and Douglass, Langston and Price, Elliott and others. These centuries also produced many Negro schools, colleges and universities of note. They saw the Negro rise in civilization, and enter into financial schemes and business enterprises commendable to the civilized world. On the threshold of the twentieth century we see rising in different States Negro grocerymen and dairymen; wholesale and retail merchants; manufacturers and distillers; editors and writers deserving the name. Great as these achievements are, and as encouraging as they must be, they are but initiative steps to what the twentieth century Negro will accomplish. The meridian sun of the twentieth century will shine on Negro railroads and telegraph lines, steamship companies and great corporations. This the Negro will accomplish by the aid of the white man, whose friendship is well worth cultivating. While the white man's dealings with the black man have not and are not now always just and equitable, the black man has much for which to thank the white man. There is a racial gulf between the white man and the black man, yet their interests are the same—one and inseparable. That which is good for the white man is also good for the black man. Notwithstanding the trials and difficulties; the hardships and disadvantages accorded the Negro by the country he gave his heart's blood to make free and labored with his brawny muscle to preserve, the Negro is rapidly, steadily, and surely advancing in education, honesty, religion, and wealth, and all things that go to make a race united, prosperous, and happy. If the curse theory is correct, the Negro is fast regaining that high scale of civilization, from which he, by the sin of Ham, has fallen. If we reject the curse theory and accept the hypothesis that the world was peopled in colonies, then the origin of the Negro dates from the creation of man, and shows the Negro to be a perpetual advancer. It is as it is. We must accept stern facts and meet the inevitable with fortitude. It is as it is. We cannot change our origin and make it otherwise than it is; but we can improve as the years and centuries roll by. We have done much, but there is more to accomplish. We must work together in peace and harmony, friendship, and love. Never allow your station in life to swell your head. Be courteous and polite to all. Lift up the fallen humanity wherever you can. If you can do nothing more than speak an encouraging word to the poor and destitute, do that. It will inure to the betterment of the human soul. Let your religion be, do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Whatever your hands find to do, do your best. That which is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Honest labor begets honest money, and money is a means to all ends. Young ladies, do not be ashamed to do manual work for an honest dollar. All cannot be dressmakers and school teachers. If you cannot find employment in one avenue of life, go into another. Never remain idle. An idle brain is the devil's workshop. Young men, don't be ashamed to drive a carriage or shoe a horse for an honest dollar. All cannot be lawyers and doctors. Catch the world by the throat and demand of it a living, and she will yield. Money, character, education, honesty, industry, and religion are essential to your success. Make a bank account. It is an incentive to industry. Bank a part of your salary each month, and there let it remain until you shall have deposited enough to commence a little business, or a big business, just as you wish. Reverence gray hairs and obey the laws of your country. "Guard well thy tongue; thou canst not know. What evils from thy lips may flow— What guilt, what grief may be incurred By one incautious, hasty word." The last sun of the twentieth century will rise on the descendants of a race of slaves torn from the degrading influence of heathenism and fetichism and set on a race of free, intelligent, united, and prosperous people, forging its way into every avenue of life, and standing shoulder to shoulder with the other great races of the world. OTTINGS Mrs. J. Willis Menard has taken apartments at 333 Spruce street, Le Droit Park. Messrs. T. M. Dent and T. H. Malone are writing some breezy letters to the Atlanta Age, and H. Eugene Wilson is performing a similar service for the Philadelphia Tribune. Rapid progress is being made in the erection of the Colored Manuel Training School, on P street, between First and Third, northwest. It will be a handsome and commodious structure. Tomorrow morning at the Second Baptist church, Rev. W. Bishop Johnson will preach the Easter sermon at 11. Solos will be rendered by Prof. William Rosborough, of Tennessee, Miss Georgia Makell, and Miss Emm Stephens and the choir. In the evening, the Sunday-school under the direction of Miss Emma Kinner, will hold special exercises. The First Baptist church, of which Rev. W. J Robinson is pastor, is engaged in celebrating its 37th anniversary, the church having been organized in 1864 Payton Washington is church clerk. George Harris, treasurer and Richard Johnson, Jr., assistant clerk. A number of local pastors are assisting in the festivities which will continue every evening until April 15th. Mr and Mrs John Bush celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage Monday evening of last week at their residence, 919 4.h street, n. w. The affair was highly enjoyable and was attended by many friends of the couple. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs F. M Welch, Mr. and Mrs. James Cary, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, Miss Lena Bush, Mrs. Jennie Turne and others. Some handsome presents were received. Easter will be magnificently observed tomorrow afternoon by the Second Baptist Lyceum. Recorder H. P Cheatham will deliver the annual address on "The triumph of Endurance." Miss Georgia Makell will rerder "The Palms," Prof. J. B. Felder presents a cornet solo, and a specially selected quartet will appear, composed of Miss Georgia Smith, Miss Lizzie Toler. Mr. John Baxton and Mr. Lincoln Alexander. 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Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 619 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. BROTHER JOHN JASPER DEAD. Famous Authority on "The Sun Do Move" Passes Away in Richmond. Richmond, Va., March 30 — The Rev. John Jasper, pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist church, colored, whose famous sermon on the movement of planets has been heard by many thousands of persons, died at his home here this morning. His last words were: "I have finished my work, I am now looking across the river waiting for further orders." He would have been ninety years old on the next Fourth of July. He leave a widow, Jasper was a typical Negro from the top of his retreating forehead to the extremity of his decidedly African head. He was very illiterate and with all that had a curious and very vigorous form of eloquence all his own, which made him rank among the most powerful Negro exporters of the South. He was C. W. REV. JOHN JASPER. born a slave on a farm in Fluvanna county, Virginia, and up to the time he was 27 years old led the life of an ordinary farm slave. When he was 27, however, he "got religion" and from that time on he gave his own life to religious work, having to the last an abiding, rock-ribbed faith in the Bible, the sincerity of which no one who knew him ever doubted. When Richmond fell and the end of the Civil War came, and with it the end of slavery, Jasper had just 73 cents and he owed about $42. But he soon was in great demand as a preacher and his fortunes rapidly mended. His influence among the Negroes was very great and he brought them into the fold by hundreds. At one time, it is said he baptized 300 candidates in two hours, or one every twenty-three seconds. This was considered the baptism record and nobody ever attempted to wrest it from Brother Jasper Brother Jasper preached his "Sun do move" scores of times and the announcement that it was to be delivered was always sure to fill the church up to the very last. He proved to his own satisfaction, citing a bewildering number of texts to support his point, that the earth was square and that the sun moved around it, or "the sun do move" as he triumphantly expressed it. At the age of 80 years Brother Jasper surprised his flock by taking unto himself a fourth wife, having survived three helpmates. THE NEW SOUTH AGAIN. (Continued from 1st page.) tem of blue print drawings for all of the shops. Another room was then provided and it was decided that every industry in operation at the school as nearly as possible, should have its work done from blue print drawings, the students being required to go to the drawing room to make drawings in the shop. At present the drawing room is one of the most beautiful places in which a visitor to the school can linger. It is a large room 37x80 feet, lighted by seventeen windows with a smaller adjoining room 64x16 feet fitted up with blue print apparatus, in the new Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades' Building, which was erected by the students of the school and cost about $35,000. In the drawing room are forty-seven tables with thirty-six sets of instruments, fifty T squares and triangles, etc. Three hundred and twenty- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. G. ty students, young men and women,are at present enrolled representing the various industrial divisions of the school. As vindicating the value of this department to the school, it may be mentioned that besides the drawings and blue prints made for the individual shops, there have been designed and built as a part of the permanent plant of the school twenty-three buildings, ranging in cost from $450 to $40,000 and aggregating $145 650. Instead of one person teaching, making shop drawings, and planning buildings as heretofore, the school now has three persons employed,—one devotes all time to teaching; another has charge of supplying the shops with blue prints; while the planning of buildings is looked after by a third. Recognizing the increasing industrial activity of the South and the demand for expert mechanics occasioned by the great influx of Northern capital and capitalist, a course of study has been made to meet every requirement. To those who contemplated becoming insructors, or architects and builders the institution offers exceptional opportunities. In addition to architectural drawing the student have an opportunity to come into actual contact with the buildings on the plans of which they have worked in the drawing room, and are enabled to compare their estimates of material and labor with the amount actually used on the building. It may be mentioned that plans are now being prepared for four new buildings soon to be erected: a new library, given by Mr. Andrew Carnegie, a new hospital, a new training school building, and a new horse barn, the total cost of which will be $31 000; also a Tennessee school building to cost $1 000. As will doubtless be gleaned from what has been written, every student at Tuskegee engaged in the Mechanical Department, is required to take drawing as a part of his course, the only exception is in the two lowest classes. It is thought best not to include them on account of lack of literary training. The educational value of drawing is now recognized. This is evidenced by its almost universal introduction into the schools of the country. The work at Tuskegee is thoroughly educational, four things being constantly kept in mind with reference to the mechanical work. 1. To enable the student to make sketches for projected work. 2. To work from the drawings of others. 3. To estimate from drawings. 4. To read intelligently the trade journals. It becomes more and more apparent that the Negro must become more of a master of his trade in order to compete for those places where the returns are greatest—the higher industrial positions. The methods of twenty-five years ago while meeting every necessity then will not answer today. Changes in one thing beget changes in another, and especially is this true where the changes are great forward steps. Superior methods will eventually replace inferior ones, however small the shade of difference. It was with this in view that Mr. Washington established this division of Architectural and Mechanical Drawing at Tuskegee. The reader can easily see the educational value of such a division. The mind is trained even as the hand is trained and as the heart is trained and as all are at Tuskegee. Mr. Robert R. Taylor, who established the division of Architectural and Mechanical Drawing at Tuskegee, is native of Wilmington, N. C., and in his youth worked under his father and then entered the contracting business as his father's partner. He continued as a contractor until 1888 when he felt the need of more advanced training and went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, being, we believe, the first colored student to enter and graduate from this important institution. Mr. Tavlor worked during the summers while still a student at the Institute of Technology, as a building operator at Wilmington, with the Southern Cotton Seed Oil Company, and also had charge two summers of the constructive work and repairs of a large hotel at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. He came to Tuskegee the winter of 1892. Mr. Taylor has worked as draftman in several architectural offices and is at present an associate member of the Society of Arts of Boston the only colored man who has ever be- longed to this exclusive organization. It is to Mr. Taylor that the school is indebted for its magnificent drawings of its more important buildings. Under his general direction the plans for the Tuskegee Institute Chapel, a magnificent drawing in which President McKinney stroke white here in 1898, costing $40,000; the new Slater-Armstrong Memorial Prades' Building, costing $35,000; Huntington Hall, a girls' dormitory, given by Mr. C. P. Huntington, costing $10,000; the new cow barn, costing $5,000, and the Girls' Indus tual Building, to be dedicated April 22nd, costing $14,000, have been drawn and the buildings constructed. Mr. Taylor's reputation as an architect is now well established. He has designed many important school buildings and residences which have been erected in various parts of North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee. To have graduated from such a school as the Massachusetts School of Technology is an honor and to have represented the institution as he has since leaving it, is a tribute in every way to the man's efficiency and ability. Associated with Mr. Taylor in his work at Tuskegee are Messrs. W. A. Rayfield, a graduate of the Architectural Department of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, and W. S. Pittman, a graduate of the Tuskegee Institute and also of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry. Philadelphia. Mr. Rayfield graduated from Howard University in 1890. During the last two years of his study there he had the opportunity to spend one-half of each day in the office of Mr. A. B Muslet, at that time Supervising Architect of the United States Treasury. An excellent opportunity was afforded here to study the best architectural work. Mr. Rayfield entered the Department of Architecture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., in the fall of 1896 and graduated with honors in 1899. During the summer of 1900 he spent the time in visiting the Manual Training Department of the public schools of Washington, the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute; Baltimore; the Philadelphia Normal training school; the New York Trade School; and the Architectural Exhibit of Columbia University. New York and the Central Polytechnic Institute of London, England, the object being to gain such information and help as would aid him in helping the students at Tuskegee. Mr. Pittman graduated from Tuskegee in the class of 1898. He was an apt student under Mr. Taylor and acting upon his advice, went to the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry at Philadelphia. Mr. Pittman is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and is a graduate of whom all connected with Tuskegee are proud. Mr. Pittman went to Drexel to study architectural drawing and graduated with the class of 1900, receiving special honors and a special word of commendation at the Commencement exercises at the hands of President McAllister. Supplementary to his work in architectural drawing at Drexel he devoted a few hours each week to mechanical drawing and received diplomas from both the architectural and mechanical departments at the close of the school term. June 1900 Because of the exceptional ability and deserving worth of this young man, he was voted a free scholarship, covering all preceding work and also the remainder of his stay at Drexel during the second year there. Mr. Washington feels that he has been able to secure thoroughly competent men for this important division at Tuskegee and that in establishing it an opportunity is afforded young colored men to fit themselves for usefulness in a line of work that always offers exceptional rewards. EMMETT J. SCOTT. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, acknowledged the greatest elocutionist and impersonator of the race will appear in a unique program at Shiloh Baptist church, L street, between 16th and 17th streets, northwest, Rev. J. A. Taylor, pastor, Mr. Albert Young of Lawrence, Kans., tenor soloist and unrivalled Chinese impersonator, and other rare local talent. Miss J. A. Taylor, pianist. Monday evening, April 15th Admission 25 cents. No reserved seats. Come early and avoid the rush. t2. J. Milton Turner has returned to St. Louis. GON SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. SUMMER RESORTS. 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. Help Wanted. 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. 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 particulars 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. 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P. in care of this office for Sale. 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, Room 60 Lean and Trust Building, Cor. 9th and F Sts, Washington, D. C. A RAKE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass, a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Dept. A, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. 6 RALLYING TO A NOBLE STANDARD. The People of Washington, in the Name of the American Public, Testify Their Appreciation of George H. White, the Largest Figure Today in the Arena of Politics and Racial Progress. Hon. George H. White is no longer a member of the American Congress. For the first time in many years, this race of ours—standing as one-seventh of the entire population of the country—is without representation proper in either branch of the national legislature. For the last time in this generation, perhaps, a Negro's voice has been JOHN E. ENG HON. GEO. GE H. WHITE. heard in championship of the interests of our people, and his impress has been felt upon the sentiment that makes for public action. In appreciation of the matchless services of George H. White, who labored so strenuously and so intelligently during his two terms of Congress for measures looking to the upbuilding and advancement of the Negro and the nation, the ladies of the National Memorial Home Association headed the movement which brought out an outpouring of citizens last Friday evening to testify their love and confidence in the hero of the hour. It was in every sense a national gathering that crowded spacious Metropolitan church on this occasion. From every state and territory the people came, embodying in their personality the best thought and loftiest aspiration of their section. For genuine enthusiasm, heart interest and all the elements that go to make a spontaneous uprising in behalf of a public man, this testimonial to Mr. White outstrips anything of the kind that has ever been given in this country. To attempt a detailed description would be to multiply words, without adding to the grandeur of the ovation, or conveying an adequate picture of its beauty. From Maine to California, from Michigan to the Gulf, the Afro-American people cheered every allusion to the leadership of George H. White, and indorsed his courage, manhood, and unwavering support of the highest purpose of a struggling and well intentioned race. The occasion was especially significant at this crisis in the history of our people, when divisions are dangerous, and a united front is essential to the success of any movement inaugurated by our spokesmen. To be thus invested with the insignia of leadership by so representative an assemblage is an honor that no man could despise so it is not to be wondered at if Mr. White deep down in his great heart, deemed this loyal reception the proudest moment of his life. It was a compliment to him of unmistakable fervor and sincerity. It was a compliment to the intelligence and wisdom of the people that they had the sagacity THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. and race consciousness to come out and express by their presence and applause their appreciation of meritorious and painstaking service. The Metropolitan church rally will live in the annals of the race, and the greatest Negro Congressman will score to his credit the heartiest demonstration of public confidence and respect that has yet been given to any member of the race anywhere. What an object lesson it has afforded to the youth of the land - this testimonial of reward that comes from fidelity, perseverance, and loyalty to high principles! The committee in charge of the reception, and to whose efforts the success of the occasion is largely due, was made up of Miss Ela M Boston, chairman of the joint forces, Miss Mattie R Bowen, Miss Anna E. Thompson, Messrs F D Lee, Thomas H Wright, Mrs. A P. Minler, Mrs. Eugene Brooks, J. H H nuon, Miss Marla L Jordan, T. J Fula, A L. Manly, E A. Cherry, R. S. Smith, Mrs. M G Lewis and others, assisted by everybody. The program was participated in by the ablest speakers of the city and dozens more would have been proud to have lifted up their voices in praise of the guest of the evening, if time had permitted. The notable addresses, all indorsing Mr. White's congressional career and admirable personal character, were delivered by Rev. A. P. Miller, who presided, Rev. J. F Grimke, Prof Kelly Miller, Prof. Jesse Lawson. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Mrs Mary Church Terrell, Hon. John P Green, Rev W J. Howard, Supt. W S. Montgomery and Miss Ottie Brooks. Music of the choicest nature was furnished by the Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar Club, directed by Dr. W. P. Napper; the Metropolitan choir, led by Prof. J. T. Layton, and Prof. W. H. Braxton, Mr. J W. Pope presented to Mr. White a handsome silver service on behalf of the citizens of the second congressional district of North Carolina, in an eloquent address, and Miss Ella M. Boston presented in like manner a solid silver tea set in the name of the National Memorial Home Association. Mr. White's concluding address, expressing his thanks for the monster demonstration, and his appreciation for the many kind things said of him, was a masterpiece of forensic eloquence. It was forceful in the advocacy of hope for the race, and his promise of a continuation of labor for the advancement of his people was full of ceering reassurance. He referred to himself modestly, but counselled unity of energy, combination of intelligence, which would bring victory to any cause in the end. This successful testimonial was attended by not less than three thousand of the best citizens of Washington and the nation. ARE YOU BEAUTIFUL? SCOTT'S FACE BLEACH AND BEAUTIFIER. A perfect Skin whitener. Free to pat- rons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particu- lars. Address SCOTT REMEDY Co., soulsville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. The Colored Lads. Why is it colored friends, that the white lad grow up to be something great in the world, while the colored child grow on an equal and accomplishes nothing. The mother of the white child tells him, when in pinafores that he is to be a doctor or lawyer and it sticks to him all through life; and the Negro's mother tell him from birth "you'll never be anything as long as you live" and that sticks to him. Mothers, stop telling your children such rot. Teach them to choose a profession and stick BORROW MONEY On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $1,000. on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession so you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, the 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. to it Make them think they are something and they will be something. The Parsons Blade. 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. Notice to Pittsburg Subscribers The Colored American can be had every Saturday morning at Mr Nelson Coleman's restaurant, 1214 Wylie ave. Pittsburg, Pa. Get a copy. A Rummage Sale. The April Committee of Woman's League will hold a rummage sale at their building, 1931 12th street, the last week in April, beginning on the 22nd and continuing until the 30th Donations of men, women and children's clothing, half-worn collars, cuffs, neckties, artificial flowers, hats, shoes, old furniture, stoves, crockery, glassware, old articles of all kinds; also plante, groceries, can goods, etc., etc. Friends who may donate goods may send to Miss Jennie Jones, 1929 12th street n w., or send postal card to any of the following addresses and the articles will be sent for. Dr. S M. Fraser, 2002 17th street, Mrs. J. Conner, 1634 R street, n w., or to chairman of committee 1713 T street, n. w. We confidently expect many donations because we are asking for articles which are not of immediate use to their owners but nevertheless may be useful to others. Mrs Ida D. Bailey, chairman; Miss M. F. Quander, secretary; Mrs. Jennie Conner, Mrs. O. L. White, Dr. S. M. Fraser, Miss A. T Howard, Miss Ella D Barrier, Miss Lula Love, Miss M. Florence Williams. tf 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 Eleventh St., N. W., Washington, D. C. N. Hess' Sons Men's Fine Shoes 931 Pennsylvania Ave. FINANCIAL. MONEY TO LOAN at 3%, 8%, 4, and 4% per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $10,000 on D. C. real estate; pay off 5 and 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with economical consideration for borrowers. WM. H. SAUNDERS & CO., 1407 F. st. nw. National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. and New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes insides Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee, &c. The American Building and Loan Association Issues 6 per cent. coupon certificates. 6 per cent. paid on deposits. Loans made on Washington real estate, repayable monthly. 'Phone 2026. 907 G St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. JOHN J. KLEINER, President W. J. FRIZZELT, Secretary We Will Lend You Money On your furniture, pianos, organs, etc., and you can pay it back in small weekly or monthly payments. Our business is stricly confidential; no embark rassing questions to ask you. Lowest rates in the city. Private offices. Columbia Guarantee Co., 613 F Street N. W. Between 6th and 7th streets. Loans of $101 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS HOUSES 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, Phanos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 Capital Savings 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. Lotton 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 p.m. REV. C. C. SOMERVILLE A NOTED EDUCATOR. Rev. C. Clay Somerville a Successful Teacher and a Most Eloquent and Practical Divine, who Made Bricks Without Straw. Clanton Clay Somerville was born a slave on the plantation of Dr. Henry Plummer in Warren County, N. C., March 16, 1859 His father, Richard, and mother, Mary, had born to them nine children of whom Clanton was the fourth. Shortly after emancipation they moved near Warrenton, the county seat, where our subject got the rudiments of an education. At the age of fifteen he was licensed to teach public school, with what was known as a "special" third grade certificate. In the year 1881 he left home and went to Salisbury, N. C., at the instance of Dr J. O Crosby, the principal of the Normal School there, and who had been his former teacher and entered schools having besides paying his railroad fare $7.50 By dint of perseverance, he held on and graduated at the head of his class in '85 having won the Peabody Medal. He was immediately elected principal of the graded school of the city. In the following year he married Miss Addie L. Brown, sister of Dr. C. S. Brown and who was then a student of Estey Seminary. Resigning the school at Salisbury he having been ordained to the gospel ministry by the Rowan Association, was called to the pastorate of the Baptist church at Statesville. He served that charge faithfully and well until he was called to the pastorate of the church at Reldsville, N. C., three years later. After entering upon the work there he was elected principal of the city school there in connection with his church, which position he held for four years. The church and school flourished under his leadership. While he was pastor there he was elected District Missionary of the Bap- --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tist State Convention to serve the western district. For three years he labored in this capacity and not only proved his efficiency as a worker, but his excellent ability to organize and lead men. So well did he succeed that for the last two years of his labor in that capacity he raised more money than any of his three associates. In the third year of his missionary work he was invited to accept the pastoral care of the First Baptist church of Charlotte, N. C., which was famous for its reputation, having been blessed with the leadership of some of the ablest divines in the State. After much prayer and meditation he decided to undertake the work. Entering upon the work in October 1898, he found the church heavily in debt, but he went forward hopefully trying to change the condition, which hope has been realized, at least in part. The entire indebtedness has been cancelled and the church has now a nice bank account. In connection with the church work he was urged upon to assume the management of the Wharton Normal and Industrial School, which existed only on name. Knowing the too common prejudices we are wont to have for the minister who undertakes to manage a school at the same time, he feared to accept lest one should hinder the other and instead of blessing the work he had been called to do he would prove a positive hinderance. The dual obligation was assumed after much misgiving and the Lord seems to have wonderfully blessed each. Starting with a school of four students for the first month, the school has grown until it numbers now one hundred and fifteen students, representing two States and six counties. There are four departments open primary, high school, sewing and music—and the principal is now trying to plan for a laundry department. The school is wholly supported by charity, but it bids fair to be a great factor in the uplift of the colored people. It needs money and friends, and with its present President at its head it will go steadily forward until its light shall be seen all over the Southland. Shaw University conferred the degree of A. B., on Mr. Cummerville in 1898. He is regarded as one of the best preachers in the State. Rev. W. W. Landrum, D. D, pastor of the First Baptist church, white, in Atlanta, Ga., is to preach the Commencement sermon at Tuskegee on Sunday, May 26th. Buy a Copy. The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth street's, Evansville, Ind. All the leading Journals and race papers are handled there. tf. ANNOUNCEMENT. The Proceedings of the National Negro Business League will be ready for delivery March 25, 1901. The book is printed on good paper and bound in cloth, two colors, with an imprint of the delegates' badge on cover in gold leaf, which makes the book a valuable souvenir of the convention. There are over three hundred pages of solid printed matter, over fifty cuts of delegates who attended the convention, besides a full-page halftone cut of the President, Mr. Booker T. Washington, and a group of the executive officers. The publisher has gone to a great expense to make the book as perfect in workmanship as possible. The edition is limited and the price has been fixed to meet actual cost of production. All orders will be booked as received and shipped accordingly. Please send your order in for as many copies as you wish and they will be sent you at once. Price $1.00. Bound in cloth only. Yours truly. Yours truly. J. R. HAMM, Publisher. 46 Howard Street. Boston, Mass. CLAIRVOYANT Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interest to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2cent stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. LOTS FOR SALE. WE have at Colemanville, Mineral Springs, Va., TWENTY-FIVE BUILDING LOTS, which must be sold at once. This is a great opportunity for any one who wishes to purchase property at the only mineral springs owned by colored people in the country. This is a fine place, and will be a great money making summer resort. Title guaranteed lots for cash or on instalment. If you want one, write to DR. E. PARKER READ, President of the NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION, 1037 South street, Philadelphia, Penn. The Frederick... ...Douglass Watch. A Premium Watch which Breaks The Record. Read carefully our Offer Below. ® FREE FOR ONE DAYS' WORK. AGENTLEMAN'S watch with the bust of Hon. Frederick Douglass on the case. 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Free to any one sending $4 for two yearly subscriptions, or $2 for one yearly and $1~63 in all. This watch and The Colored American, one year for $3. The watch as a special inducement, postpaid, to any one sending $2.25. It will be seen therefore from the above that no one need be without a watch equal for times keeping to any in the neighborhood, a single day longer. Indeed it will not take a day for any one to get a small club of subscribers for The Colored American, the national newspaper of the race and the newsiest and best race journal published. Try it once and see for yourself how easy it is to get this watch and to get only two subscribers for The Colored American. Don't lose time but attend to this matter as soon as you see this notice. Money can be sent by Post Office Money Order, Express Order, Bank Check, or Registered Letter. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN FOR SALE Nos. 33 and 37 Patterson street, near N. Y. avenue, and N. 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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1900. ——$$—$— aaa AN ANNOUNCEMENT The various branches of the American News Company throughout the county will handle The Colored American henceforth. The paper can be had at any news stand in the United States. Agents who have heretofore been supplied direct- ly from this office will in the future call on their local newsdealer who will supply their orders. The issuing of the paper one day earlier will make at more convenient for the agents and the fact that the American News Company takes entire cha ge of the circulation of the paper means much more for The Colored American. lt means a better paper, a more newsy paper and a wider circula- tion. Thie is one of the Twentieth Century sprints made by The Colored American. ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 2. The management of The Colored American has made arrangements with one of the best cartoonists in the United States to furnish each week an original cartoon, illustrating some feature of the race prejudice which exists in this country. It will be anew and an expensive feature for the paper, but the large and increasing circulation de- mands the very best. Other new and interesting features wili be added from time to time. THE LEADER OF CONGRESS. All things considered, General Chas. H. Grozvenor 1s the Jeader of the re- publican forces in Congress, and has been from the time that the people of his district placed up-n his brow the proud distinction that gave him the right te become a lawmaker for this great natton of ours. From the earli- est days of his public life, Gen Grosve nor has shown a large capacity for the discharge of weighty obligations, and the country has not had within a gene- ration a representative more faithful, more energetic, nor more devoted to the higher purposes of our national life and spirit than the eloquent and inci- sive Ohioan. Gen. Grovesnor has tak: en 8 prominent part in all the debates on the momentous questions before the country, and has been foremost in im- pressing his statesmanship, sound judg- ment and patriotism upon the legisla+ tion enacted by the national House of Representatives Of unimpeachable honesty, rugged perzenal integrity and incorruptible political morals, he has always enjayed the respect and esteem of his emtemporaries, irrespective of party lines, and the American people —the plain people—have felt that as Jong as he sat in that chamber, they had a vigorous champion and a sturdy triend of court. President McKinley ig not a man to wear close to his heart THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. & man who is not the embodiment of wisdom, purity of character, and sen- sible of high public duty devolving upon an agent of national government, and the well known close relationship existing between the President and General Grosvenor is an unmistakable testimonial to the soundness of the Jat ter’s political opinions, his sagacity as a legislator, and his worth as a com: rade—guide, philosopher and friend. The President has the happy faeulty of choosing as his mentors the strong- est friends of the republic. and the ‘most uucompromising advocates of lib- erty and the rights of man. In giving his confidence te so sturdy an Ameri- can as General Grosvenor, the Presi- dent not only serves his own pleasure, but brings to the nation’s rescue one of the stateliest figures of the century, and arms him with an authority that must command the rapt attention of the world. We hope to see General Grosvenor in the halls of legislation for many years tocome. The dignity, the ered it, and prestige of the flag will be safe as long as his voice can be heard there, and with his wit, readiness tor debate, ability to state in the clearest way the most abstruse proposition, he can bat ter down the stubbornest opposition, and win victories fur the cause of jus tice and honor. The Negro and the white man ot this land are at one in their indorse ment of the character and work of Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor. He i: the political Colossus of his time. Fon. John P. Green's home-run at the White testimonial gave the team management good reason to sign him for another season. The lusty Ohioan is a strong batter in emergency moments. COL. PERRY S. HEATH FOR PUBLIC PRINTER. Those who have watched the signs of the times see the possibility and the probability of a change iu the head- ship ot the Government Printing Office. Frank W. Palmer has long since out lived his usefulness in this bureau, which should at the first opportunity be raised to the dignity of a Cabinet position. It is a place of influence and political power second to none of the executive departments. The new star that popular sentiment will call to the office of Public Printer 1s no less a per- sonage than the capable and energetic seeretary of the national committee, Col. Perry 8 Heath. Magnetie, faith- fal, generous in his dealings with all classes, Col. Heath isthe man of all men ter this responsible place—one’ that means so much to the Negro people, who are numerously represented in the Goverament Printing Office, and whose tenure is in the sole keeping of the head of the bureau—civil service to the winds Say what you will, there 1s reason to believe that a change will ecear in the next thirty days, and ev- ery evidence points towards brilliant acd affable Perry S. Heath as Public Printer. His. selectian would bring Joy to every printer in the country, and be the most popular act of the McKinley second administration. - The government of the city of Washington may fitly be described as a beneorlent paternalism. A NEW EMANCIPATION. The abolition of s'avery in Ander- son county, South Carolina, is a trib- ute to the growing spirit of tair play on the part of the Southern jadiciary We say slavery advisedly, tor the for- cible detention of Negro laberers in a stockade, is nothing less than that. The system had not become general, and we are glad it has been broken up be- fore getting a hold upon the money forces of the state, when it might have been impossible to have reached the evil. It seems, however, that there is a decided disposition among Southern judges to enforce the law juat as far as popular sentiment will permit them, anithat the trouble lies not haif so much with the judiciary as with a be- sotten moral standard which prevents the selection of a jury that will at: tempt to render a verdict in accord with the law end the evidence. A healthy public sentiment is the crying need. That can orly come with gen eral education, higher civilization, and with them, respect for the rights of man and the majesty of law. Poles, Scandinavians and every old kind of a farmer are taking up the government iand in the west, but few Negroes have the nerve to apply Why can we not be arace of pio- peers? If any wise-acre wishes to de The Colored American a favor whieh we seldom can do for ourselves, he will tell us how to procure a good staff of active, energetic and intelligent young men who will represent this paper ef- fectively in the cities and towns of the eeuatry. It is a fine opportunity for the right person. It is a lamentable fact, and we speak regretfully from personal experience that the bright, resourceful agent, with glib tongue, who hasa large capacity for winning the confidence of good people and eol- lecting money for a paper, is frequent- ly devoid of ordinary honesty. He gets the money and keeps it—never makes a report that means any thing, and when the lemon ie sucked dry, the rine is thrown away, and the poor pub- lisher is without redress. It also fre- quently happens that when a young man hae honesty and character in abundance, he is lacking in that assur ance and address essential! te success in this particular bne. He will mean well, but cannot “land” the goods. In a dilemma like this, what is a newspa- per man to do, when he has oppo-tuni- ties that he wishes tu throw into the lap of .oung men who can combine intelligence with resource, and activity with wit and ingenuity? This is a problem for the wise-acres of the race No Emancipation day parade is wanted. The man who has the courage and intelligence to correct a mistake is more valuable a member of the com munity than one who thinks he never makes mistakes Let us have at least two colored lawyers in the bunch of Justices of the Peace soon to be appointed. The Ne- gro bar should concentrate on two worthy men. for in division there is defeat tor all. —. A trinity of traitors--and their com‘ mercial value: Jupasl. Scarror, 30 pieces of silver Benscict Arn id, comm'‘ssion in Eng- leh Army. w. hanzibal thomas, some notoriety and a small roraltr. Senator Chandler, who is at the head of the Spanish Commission, has an opportunity to show his friendship for the Negro by appointing a number of them to deputy commissionerships in Cuba. Thus far not a single Ameti- ican Negro has been given a position above that of a menial in the Cuban government. a The first of our series of origina earcoons appeared a few Weeks 839 ang made a “hit.” The thoughts eXprewsay by them were up to date, 80d atrocy home. The cartoon js a0 educaty, and sometimes its humorpus features teach a serious lesson in a te poten, manner than could be brought oy: br the most dignified editorial, Wates for this enjoyable treat every Week and live up to the inspiration i breathes, We are perfectly satisfied With the appointment of Mr. Rodenburg aay member of the Civil Service Comnis. sion, to succeed tho late Mark §, Brey: er. Mr, Rodenburg was an efficient member of Congress and his vote oy puolic measures invariably showed that his heart was in the Tight place He is no canting hpyocrite, and will administer the civil service in &n intel ligent. practical and business hike way that will astonish some of the cranks whe have felt that the office was q good resting place for doctrinaries apj dreamers. Mr, Redenburg will bes 20th century civil service commig sioner. A FEAST OF REASON (Continued from Ist page ) ae the press, especially The Odd Felloqy Journos! to respond to the remarys of Mr. Trigg whois at present an aii. man in Kooxviiie, Tenn. snd formerly beadwaiier of the Imperial Windome, two of the] ading hotels in that ay Mr. Trigg void of the new South and how our people were hc] ing their ow in business capacities. Your humbi: qailldriver in a feeble manner au. tamed the success of the press ss) bandied and managed by the colored editore, pointing with pride to the Pp sition now held by Mr Trigg ss a po 8 bility to the successful hesd waiter tne new Seath and of our present There were present: Mr Jobn Gniy of the Arlington Hotel, R 8. Locks, ‘Shorebam;J B Walker, Colonial; 7, L Jones, Hotel st. Louis; Wm. 4 ‘Foreman, Regent; A. H. Daily, Fr- donis; Jos H. Rhodes, Ebbitt Hou; Chas. H. Brace, Cosnin Fists; Ms- shali Ssndford.a bu ler; William 4. Brown second waiter, Shorshbam He ei:C yaa, H Mastoa, ex-secretsry of the Heidweit-re Association in th D's‘rict of C lambia and assistant s t-e Hotel Gordon, Jos M Trigg d Knoxvi'le, Tena .J B_ Patterson, of} five of Co aptrcilar of Carrency, Trew ary D_ partment and brother. in-law‘) the hos:; Edward Harris. chief cooks] the Southern Railway Co. plying t+ tween Wasbincton, DU, and Spsrist| bure, 8 0. Chas. R. Davenport, chief cock dj Oakland Hotel, Oakland, Md. A cx] of $4 years experience and author he Century Cook Book entertained tit assembly with music on the gra‘ phope. The following ladies wa present: The hostess. Mrs Lot/ie Joab 20n and Mesdan es Lizzie Tnompkitl Annie Davis, Ellen Harris aod daughter, Estella Maston, Mre Ali Eli:, mother of the hostess and ii Rosa Lee The pleasures of the evening cl with the grapaphone ovlaying: “! J vbueon tarp me lors +” the sentims freely abound'ng it wes good to been there The sb-entecs were. T. Naylor. Richmond Flats; Alle Pendle on, Belvidere Hotei; Mr. Scrt gins, Riges House; Emaett Rost Normandie Hotel; C in’on Jovue Cochran Hote'; Jos. Gitlis Hamil House; Mi Brown, Nationa! livé John Vente. Merropolitas Hotel; ¥ C banies, S: James Hotel; Alexa! Bernard, Howard House and Ja* Gray, formerly of the Cramper)an tels of Washington, DC. snd For' Menrne, Va., now of the firm of 6M aud Costley this city : F Mr. Johnson is a member of Grace Lodge, No 1343 PG M Om ei Ne 4 ard Wasrinston Patria! Na. 18 G.U 0 afO F. and aleod F. Cook Letge No. 10, the Roval 4 Chapter, Koights femplarhood Scottish Rite F, A. A. M aces PERUNA THE GREAT TONIC. MRS. L. COOK, PITTSFORD, N.Y. MISS ANNIE ZLOTT, NEWARK, N.J. MRS. ANNA ROES, PHILADELPHIA, PA. COLOR LINE AT THE BUREAU, Allegations Setting Forth That Negro Laborers are Unjustly Discriminated Against in the Treasury's Greatest Printing and Engraving Establishment. Direc or W. M Meredith Exonorated From Blame. It is rumored that the color line that caused such a scandal during the late Cleveland-Carlisle Administration is still showing a portion of its ugly head at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Capt. W. M. Meredith, whom all admire as a fair and honorable-minded gentleman, has made a model Director as far as his powers permit him to go, but it is alleged that certain authority is held by a few of the reinnants of the inglorious Claude Johnson regime, which Capt. Meredith cannot overrule—and hence an evil exists there which can be remedied only by the action of the President of the United States or by the Secretary of the Treasury. Neither of the latter would countenance any discrimination based upon color, if the facts were properly brought to their attention. Feeling it a public duty to probe the charges to the very bottom, to the end that justice might be done if a wrong had been committed, and to prompt an examination that might lead to a correction of any flaw in the workings of the Bureau. The Colored American publishes the following statement, in response to a letter of inquiry, every specification of which the author alleges to be true: Last summer Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Vanderlip conceived the very just idea of equalizing the pay of persons doing the same kind of work in the several divisions of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The wages of all employees were increased, some to $660, and some to $720 (with the exception of the machine division, under Mr. Steinbrumer, and the cleaning division, under Capt. Radford). Mr. Steinbrumer, chief of the machine division, under the new order, recommended and had promoted all the white laborers in the yard under him, and one colored man. The colored laborers who worked in the yard and the laborers who did the work in the laundry (all colored) all naturally expected an increase in pay. They waited in vain to be called in to sign until after July 1, 1900, when an order came down from the Treasury, issued by Secretary Gage, stating that in the future parties in order to get promotions must have the recommendation of the chief of their division. Since the issuing of that order two colored men have been promoted (both Catholics). The laundry is a very important branch of the Bureau. The short rags are used by the plate printers in wiping ink from the plates. The long rags are used by the steam and electric pressers. It requires labor and skill to get these rags in proper condition for use. When soiled in the different rooms they are brought down to the laundry, assorted, and put in tubs and boiled in strong lye water, which eats the ink and grease. They are rinsed, and then put in the wringer. They then have to be straightened out, as they become very much tangled in the steam wringer. They are then taken to the drying room and dried; then brought back and starched; then dried again; then rolled upon spindles, and are then ready for the press. This work is very exacting, and must be finished in a skillful and proper manner. The work not only requires skill, but hard labor. The laundry is truly the Van Dieman's land of the Bureau, and should have been among the first to receive promotion. The chief of the machine division and the captain of the watch are two of the hold-overs of the Cleveland-Carlisle regime, and the poor colored men under them have no chance whatever to get justice, or a proper recognition according to merit. Secretary Gage's order means where men or a person showed men in the performance of their duties their chief might recommend them or him for promotion. Out of the 30 or 40 men employed in the laundry, Mr Steinbrumer has not the courage or fairness to recommend a single promotion. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. So many housewives suffer from nervous depression due to catarrhal weakness peculiar to their sex, and suffer on year after year, not knowing what their ailment is. Mrs. Mary Cook, of Pittsford, N. Y., suffered for six years before she learned of Peruna. Mrs. Cook recently wrote the following letter to Dr. Hartman: "I was not well for six years, paid many doctor bills, but never improved very much. I gave up hopes of ever recovering. "Finally, I wrote to Dr. Hartman, and I am thankful to say that I am now well, through his good advice and medicine. I am gaining in flesh and feel young again. I was very emaciated, but now my own children are surprised in the great change in me when they visit me." The order of Secretary Gage was intended to benefit the honest, faithful, hardworking employees, presuming that chiefs of departments would gladly recommend for promotion anyone who faithfully and skillfully performed his duties. Every white man or boy in the machine division, with one or two exceptions, has been increased from $548 per year to $660 or $720 per year. Under the captain of the watch, who has charge of the cleaning division, are two men who perform the same duties, come to the office at the same hour, work together gathering papers. One is white, the other colored. In order to increase the white man's pay and not his colored partner, he made the white man foreman over his colored co-laborer. In the other branches of the Bureau, under lady chiefs, the colored employees are treated very kindly and fairly, with equal pay for the same service. Gage's order says that you can only receive promotion through the recommendation of the chief of your division, and they—the chiefs of the machine and cleaning divisions—are sworn not to promote a colored man if they can help it. These men should be removed for the good of the service. They are so worked with prejudice and so narrow-minded they are capable of anything mean and despicable, and never miss an opportunity to exhibit their malice. Capt. Meredith, the Director of the Bureau, is an estimable gentlemen. Had he the power, this condition of things would not exist very long. We can only hope that the situation at the Bureau may be brought to the attention of Secretary Gage, or the President, that they may make inquiry and Miss Annie Zlott,72 Livingston street, Newark, N. J., took Peruna for extreme nervousness. She says: "I was very ill and thought I would die. I had a terrible headache and my head swam; I thought I would never get well; I seemed to have a great complication of diseases and bought medicines, but they did me no good. "Finally I gave up and thought I would wait for my end. One day I happened to pick up one of your books. I read of other women who were near death and had been cured by Peruna, so I thought I would try it. "I took a couple of bottles and began to feel better. I continued its use until now I am a well woman. I praise Peruna highly and wish other women would use it." see why the men who perform work that is hard and requires skill, patience and knowledge, should not be paid according to their merit, and that the color of their skin should not debar them from deserved promotion. It is suggested that the National Protective Union should investigate the matter and see to it that this injustice is rectified. The Washington M. E. Conference. Rev. J. H. Griffin, who for four years has so successfully pastored Ebenezer M. E. church, has just returned from the Washington Conference which met at Wheeling, W. Va from March 18th to 25th. He has reason to be proud of the many honors bestowed upon him. He was returned to Ebenezer church for his fifth year; he was re-elected treasurer of the conference, which position he has held for four years. He spoke at Simpson M. E. church (white) at Moundsville, W. Va to a congregation of over four hundred people and was in evidence at all of the meetings of the conference. The Washington Conference is one of the largest and most influential of the entire church connection. It includes the states of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia. District of Columbia and the western part of Pennsylvania. Some of the ablest men of the church were in attendance at this conference and were heard to great advantage. Among them were: Rev. J. H. Griffin, I. L. Thomas J W E Bowen, E W. S. Peck, M W Clarand Jno H. Helmes. Prof R. R Wright of Georgia will address the Bethe Literary Association on "The Negro's Part in the Discovery of Americas." 9 Mrs. Anna Roes, 2813 North Fifth street, Philadelphia, Pa., writes: "Four weeks ago I believed I had consumption; I took a severe cold, ar although for the first few days the cus in my throat and chest was I, it finally became so bad th. I had difficulty in breathing. Pain in the shoulders follow. As I had placed my confidence in you and Peruna, I followed your directions strictly, and improved from day to day, and am now well again." Most women feel the need of tonic to counteract the debilitating effects of summer weather. Peruna is such a comedy. It cures all catarrhal conditions whether it be weakness, nervous depression or summer catarrh. For a free book on summer catarrh, address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. LATE LOCALS Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis t oular elocutionist, has return d city for a brief stay. Assisted b Mr. Albert Young, she will give an entertainment April 15th at Shiloh Baptist church Lawyer L Melendez King is proving a formidable candidate for Justice of the Peace. He would make a good magistrate, and his m ny friends would like to see him land. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, residing at 1505 P street, has had her long service appropriately rewarded by a promotion. The advent of Capt. Meredith as chief is bring results to the race's credit. Misses M R Lee and Alice Levi were welcome visitors to our office last Monday. Both young ladies are school teachers in Flushing, Long Island and were here spending their Holy Week vacation; Miss Levi being Miss Lee's guest at the latter's home 313 Elm st., this city. GRAND EASTER SOCIABLE. For the Benefit of St Augustine's Church. This sociable will take place at Carroll Hall. 922 G street, northwest, Monday evening. April 8, 1901. The Rev. Charles Warren Currier, pastor of St. Mary's church, will make an address at 9 o'clock sharp. Fine music by the Empire Orchestra. Tea. Refreshments. An enjoyable evenining is assured to you and your friends and to all who make up their mind to be present. You are cordially to come and bring with you your friends.