The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Governor White of West Virginia Appoints the First Afro American to a State Office—Prof. Starks a Representative Man—His Career. In these days of disfranchisement, and when every method is resorted to for the suppression of Negro manhood and citizenship, it is truly gratifying to see among us a young man possessing the essential qualifications of leadership to press his way to the front, and it is equally as gratifying to find a man of the dominant race fair, upright, honest and broad enough to recognize and reward such leadership when it is found. Both of these are to be found in the appointment of S. W. Starks to the position of State Librarian of the State of West Virginia, by his Excellency Governor A. B. White. Mr. Starks belongs to that class of leaders of whom the race need have no fear; and Governor White has prven himself to be a broad, unprejudiced man, far in advance of many of his fellow statesmen of the present day. Since this is another triumph won for the race by Mr. Starks, it may be an inspiration to some other young man struggling in life, to know from whence he came, S. W. Starks was born at Charleston, W. Va., March 11, 1866. He attended the public's hools of that city, working in the cooper shop during vacation, until he had completed the course. At the age of sixteen years he entered the service of the Kanawha & Ohio Railroad, as messenger boy, and by earnest, indefatigable industry, worked his way up to the place of chief telegraph operator in the general office of the company, a position never before or since held by any colored man in the State. He remained with the above named company until 1890, when it was united with the T & O. C. Road, at which time the headquarters at Charleston were abolished, and he was offered a position as operator in the general office at Teledo, O., but refused it to take a course in the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Chicago, Ill. While attending this institution he was offered a position as cashier in a large establishment in Denver, Colorado, which he accepted in the spring of 1891 and held until the fall of the same, when on account of failing health he resigned, and returned to O. io, accepted a position as telegraph operator for the T. & O. C. Railroad at Corning, where he remained for 18 months, when he was called by the Capitol City Cooperative Company, a very strong organization of colored men doing business in Charleston, W. Va., to accept the position of manager of the concern. This company dissolving in 1894, he opened a large grocery store, together with an ice cream parlor on Capitol street of the city of Charleston, and did an excellent business, and is well respected as a thorough business man of the place. HE IS A SUPREME CHANCELLOR OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Mr. Starks is one of the most prominent secret society men in America He has been elected to the Grand Chancellorship of the Knights of Pythias, Grand Lodge of West Virginia, by ac- [Name] PROF. S. W. STARKS, State Librarian of West Virginia clamation for eight consecutive terms. He represented his state at the council of Grand Chancellors at Philadelphia in 1894, and in the Supreme Lodge at New Orleans in 193, being the youngest man in the body, and again at St. Louis in 1895, at which session he was elected Supreme Vice Chancellor of the Order, and was re-elected in 1897 at the session held at Columbus, Ohio, which position he held until September 1899 when, at the session of the Supreme Lodge held in Jacksonville, Fla., he was elected to the highest position in the gift of the Order, that of Supreme Chancellor, which position he now holds. As Supreme Chancellor, Mr. Starks exercises superintendance over a memoership which now numbers over thirty thousand. During his incumbency he has systematized the work, adjusted many unsettled features, succeeded in doubling the endowment receipts, and generally built up and created renewed interest over his entire jurisdiction. There are now subordinate lodges of the Order all over this country, in every state and territory in the Union, besides lodges fn Australia, the West Indies and Central America. He is a natural born leader and organizer, and has never been known to sulk when the interest of the race was at stake. Last fail when the fair name of West Virginia and the liberty of her colored citizens were threatened by democracy with "Jim Crow care" and disfranchisement, and when interlop- ers were being brought into the state to deceive the people, and when it appeared that some of the Negroes were about to be caught in the trap of democracy, he threw himself into the campaign, "body and soul" and with his pen through the "Advocate" and otherwise, so thoroughly demolished the arguments made by the deceivers of the race, that when the 6 h of November came, the manner in which the colored men's ood up for right, justice and the republican party, was without parallel in the history of elections in the state. It was his distinguished service in the campaign above mentioned that won for him the honor which he will wear for the next four years. The appreciation in which he is held by the people of his state, may be partly understood when it is known that he secured his appointment over more than a hundred applicants, all of whom were white; and in his fight, he had the support of all the party leaders, including Cnairman Dawson and every member of the state central committee, United States Senators Elkins and Scott, every congressman and every Negro leader in the state. Mr. Starks is a young man of strong Christian character, and is possessed of other sterling qualities which have added much to the success of his efforts. His career has been one of that constant steady kind that comes (Continued on 5th page.) PRICE FIVE CENTS. THE CRITIC REVEALED. The Record of the "Rev." W. Hannibal Thomas Reviewed -- It Could Hardly be Used in the Sunday Schools. - Pruce Grit Winds up With the Judas of his Race. The following correspondence will explain itself. Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa April 21, 1901—Dear Sir—W. H. Thomas was a student in this seminary between the years 1865 and 1968, and in the latter year was dismissed because of criminal intercourse with the woman he subsequently married. He first denied the charges, but later confessed their truth and was sent out. I have just written out a transcript from the faculty minutes for a lawyer in New Bedford, Mass. and mailed them to him. Yours sincerely, T. H. Robinson President of Faculty. Columbia, S. C., March 1, 1901. Dear Sir—Referring to your letter of 21st ult. in regard to Mr W. H. Thomas, I band you enclosed a letter from Mr. E. W. Screven, who, at my request has looked up Mr. Thomas' record Hoping that the enclosed letter will furnish you the desired information I am P. S. You are liberty to make any use of this letter you think proper. Note--Webster is Collector of the Port at Columbia, S. C. Columbia, S. C. March 1st, 1801. Dear Sir—With reference to the career of Mr. W. H. Thomas in South Carolina in the period of 1876 I would say he was elected a member of the state legislature in the fall of 1876, and took his seat in that body when convened at the Capitol on November 29th of that year. Owing to political complications at that time there were two rival organizations claiming to be the legal House of Representatives and Mr. Thomas gave allegiance to the Mackey House which was shortly after its organization adjudged not to be the legal body by the Supreme Court of the state, and after sitting just twenty-three days adjourned in die. It never re-assembled. I find by the reports of the proceedings of this body that Mr. William R. Thomas was chairman of the committee on privileges and elections and that during the twenty-three days, three reports were made by this committee. I find also that Mr. Thomas made one report to the House on behalf of the Judiciary Committee and upon enquiry I learned that he was chairman of that committee. All this information I got from the files of the News and Courier whose reporter was present daily and gave very full accounts of these proceedings. I can find no journal of the House in the state library giving any account of the proceedings of the Mackey House, and it is reasonable to assume that the legality of that body never having been recognized no record of its proceedings would be preserved by the state. While in Newberry County a few days ago at the county seat I took oc- (Continued on 9th page.) --- SOME FREAKS. A Few Persons and Things Which May Exist, but Who Has Seen Them? This is an age when the wayfaring man, though a fool, is on the lookout for novelties—the unusual, the rare. Solomon may not have been mistaken when he declared that "There is nothing new under the sun," but all are chary about taking him at his word, and continue to scratch heads with the hope of finding the new thing that no one else has ever seen or thought of. The white elephant of Barnum, Jo-Jo, the dog-faced man, the bearded lady, the tattooed prince, Tom Thumb, the educated pig—all have passed in review. The demand is for something that is ahead of the century. The wonders of our youth have had their day and ceased to be. Now wouldn't it be a scoop on the circus people or the dime museum fakirs if some readers of The Colored American would discover in his earthly peregrinations one or more of the following FREAKS: A street car passenger who won't ride in the rear when there is plenty of room up front. A husband who is popular with his wife's relatives. A mother who can really see her first baby's faults. Women who sit around a busy wife's kitchen, and leave her as happy as before they came. A polite caller who insists upon coming into the dining room, instead of being content to be entertained in the parlor. A girl who wouldn't capture her friend's beau if she were sure there wouldn't be hard feelings. A high-salaried office-holder who wouldn't rather treat an editor to fifty cents worth of drinks than to pay any part of the little bill he owes for the paper. A concert manager that pays his advertising bill before he sees how much is left for himself. A teacher who doesn't feel cold chills run down her back when the supervisor walks quietly into the class room. A Negro printer who isn't convinced that he is a first-class workman. A man who believes he is appreciated half as much as his merits deserve. A promotion that doesn't whet the appetite for another one. A pompous preacher that knows when the public is amused rather than awed by his ponderous platitudes and paraphrased phillipics. A lyceum where all the people are in their seats at opening time. A politician who votes according to his honest convictions. People who thoroughly provide themselves with facts before making confident assertions. A gossiper who has a ghost of a show to go to heaven. A liar who won't also steal. A friend that will lend you a dollar and say nothing about it. A husband who won't go home and tell his wife all the confessions a comrade has made while in a "convivial" condition. A husband who doesn't tell his wife the good stories men have told him at the club. A wife who doesn't tell her husband how much better the next door man provides for his family than he does. A friend who is as positive about the good things he thinks of you as the the enemy is of the bad things he knows about you. A man who finds that his second wife is approved by either his children, aunts or gossipers. A profound student who is sati fi d that he can get along without glasses on his nose. A sun-down doctor who resigns a government job. A editor who puts in what everybody wants, an leaves out all that o hers think irrelevant. A cut or revised article which the proud author doesn't swear has been whacked until the best thoughts are gone. A chief who runs a division to suit the underlings. An anti-administration Afrc-American newspaper. A lasty Negro democrat. An ignorant man who will conceal his infirmity by keeping still. Ben Tilman's chance for g'ory. A woman who actually enjoys a full dress banquet better than an informal affair. A public man who dislikes to see his name mentioned in the papers in connection with laudatory sentiments. An individual who has succeeded in winning the approval of everybody. A colored business man who will not talk to outsiders about his employees, nor "knock" one employee to another. We don't say none of these exist but they keep out of our vicinity. FREE TO PATRONS Free SCOTT & HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER -Makes curly hair grow straight and long. Free to patrons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particuars. Address Activities in Mission Work. Through the energy of its president, Mrs. Hattie A. Lee, the Ladies Mite Missionary Society of Mt. Moriah A. M.E. church, Annapolis, Md., has taken on new life. Instead of the usual method of raising money by ice cream and cake entertainments, Mrs. Lee has inaugurated the plan of having monthly lectures given by prominent women of the race. On the first Sunday afternoon in February, Miss Mattie R. Bowen of Washington, D.C., was invited to deliver an address. Miss Bowen was most enthusiastically received and her lecture was most instructive. On the third Sunday in March, upon invitation of this society, Mrs Julia Mason Layton also of Washington delivered an able and instructive address. It is through such means as the above, that we may hope to reach our people and instruct them along such lines as will tend most for their uplift and benefit. Buy a Copy. The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth stree's Evansville, Ind. All the leading journals and race papers are handled there. tf. The Louis Rothchild's Company's SILVER CREEK PURE RYE. Sold by Jack M. 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Wines, Liquors and Cigars -A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. Messrs. B T. Fields and John T. Lewis mixologists. MRS. M. S. BROWN & CO. Proprietors. THE WCODSON HOUSE First-class, newly furnished and decorated unsurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars One half square froffi Pennsylvania depot 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, Proprietor. NEW YORK, N. Y. B F. THOMAS, PROPRIETOR Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Robert H. Key First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. 1313 E Street N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr Will Johnson, the genial railroad magnate of the C and O., is said to be heading matrimonialwards. Congratulations. Mr James W. Richardson and family have moved from 1630 5th street nw, to the Harewood Flats Le Droit Park 3rd and Oak streets northwest. Mrs Julia Wade is dead. She was the sister of Amelia A. Hall, Nancy Gaines, Charles Nelson and Frank Nelson, and lived fifty-eight years. Funeral took place from the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Alexander R. Posey of Indianaapolis, Ind., spent last Saturday and Sunday in this city. He has just returned from a cruise to Cuba, Tampa and Palm Beach Florida and speaks in glowing terms of the opportunities of the American Negro in Cuba. The ushers of the Second Baptist Lyceum, headed by Messrs. James E Slaughter, Thomas E. Ware and Taswell Towles, will give a reception April 26th, for the benefit of the Lyceum. The attendance will be large. The event takes place at the Conservatory of Music. The Oriental Pleasure Club gave its fifth reception and dance last Thursday evening at the Conservatory of Music. The members of this popular organization are James Slaughter, president; Thomas Ware, Calvin Crutch field, Taswell Towelies, Harry Gibson, Robert Dodson, and James Arthur. Emancipation Day will be celebrated April 16th by the Blune Invincible Club at Grand Army Hall. The occasion will be devoted to eulogies of the anti-delivery heroes of both races, the speakers being many of the most prominent orators of the country. Col. Perry H Carson is busy handling the arrangement's. Mr. Samuel E. Lacy, who has faithfully served as private secretary to Recorders Taylor and Cheatham for several years, is the recipient of the hearty congratulations of friends this week. He has just been appointed to a desirable berth in the District service, at a good salary. Mr. Lacy will prove a capable and popular official. Assistants to several principals have been appointed as follows: Miss Cook's assistant at Garnet is Miss Julia Davis, Miss Shadd's assistant at Lincoln is Miss Mabel Lee, Miss Gibb's assistant at Sumner is Miss Ida Washington, Mr. Nalle's assistant at Stevens is Miss Mary Mulligan. Several more will probably be appointed very soon. The people of the white race, living in the vicinity of North Capitol and P streets, object to the establishment of another colored school in that neighborhood. A new structure is needed to relieve the Jones, Douglase, Cook and Ben eker schools, and another will be found necessary to relieve the Stevens and Briggs buildings on the west side. The same difficulty in finding a place for the former school is being met with from every point desired by the Board of Education. The citizens of Brookland are in the throes of locating a colored school building. The whites and the blacks have not yet reached an agreement, but Mr. Edward Thornton Burrell, a tax-paying Afro American has written a thoughtful letter to the Commissioners which tends to clarify a very embarrassing situation. His suggestion as to a convenient site will probably be adopted—as it should be. The placing of a colored school nowadays is getting to be a laborious task for all concerned. Mr. and Mrs. William M. 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Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'P'G CO., Richmond, Va. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 12 Netbenean MRS. WILLIAM SCOTT. Special Agent And Lecturer for the Home Mission Society. (The Christian Banner.) Mrs. William Scott, the special agent and lecturer for the Home Mission Society, speaks to more white audience than any other Negro in this country, and has a great opportunity to defend the Negro against the many newspaper articles that put him in a bad light before the public. She speaks on an average to five audiences of white people each week. It was our privilege to hear her lecture at the Second Baptist church of this city, to a large white audience, Wednesday evening of last M. week, and well did she defend and plead the Negro's cause. No one could listen at her without being convinced that she was a great defender of her race, and was using the exceptional opportunities open to her to plead for justice for her people. She spoke first of the Negro's fidelity to the white man, and recited examples to prove the statement. She spoke of the Negroes unbounded faith in God, under the most trying circumstances and his deep religious convictions. She painted in glowing terms his loyalty to the government at all stages of the history of this country. She said the flag had never had a truer and more loyal friend than the Negro. She also spoke of his worthiness to be a citizen. That he had won by his labor, toil and devotion to the government a right to citizenship She spoke of the duty of the white people to aid in the moral, intellectual, industrial and spiritual training of the race. She made a strong plea for money to run our educational institutions in the South. Mrs. Scott is undoubtedly doing the cause of Negro education great good and making many new friends for him along many lines. She is fortunate in having the opportunity and the race is fortunate in having such a true friend to speak to large numbers that could not be reached possibly in any other way. Dr. Thomas With us Again. Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, has been reappointed to Asbury Church. Dr. Thomas is the first Methodist preacher in the history of any branch of Methodism in Washington, D.C. who has been appointed sixth consecutive years at the same charge. The people of Asbury Church are elated in having their distinguished pastor returned. We are sure that all these nominations congratulate Asbury Church in retaining such a brilliant and influential leader. EDITORIAL BRIEFS. Aguinaldo has "bobbed upserenely." If Shakespeare lived in these days of ragtime, instead of describing a certain speech as "words, words, word," he would probably dismissed the matter by dubbing it "hot air,'. The news that Hon H. P. Cheatham is to be Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia for four more years has just reached the usually bright, interesting and enterprising Indianapolis Recorder. Notwithstanding the fact that the President settled the Recordership of Deeds question several weeks ago, we gather from the esteemed Indianapolis Recorder that Mr J H. Lott is still running vigorously for that offse. The Omaha Progress need not give The Colored American any credit for the borrowed matter used in its columns—unless it feels so disposed. We have plenty of ideas to give away, and it is possible that Editor Barnett stands in need of them. The aristocratic minister may be an ornament to the community, but one who had the time to spare from social and other functions to visit the sick and distressed of his flock, giving counsel looking to a larger life and a happier, existence, is of far more real benefit to humanity. A white man took out a license the other day to marry a mulatto girl of this city. He was immediately arrested. and held to answer to a tribunal to establish his sanity. There seems to be an impression that any white man that wishes to live in honorable marital relation with a Negro woman must certainly be crazy. --- The Indianapolis public schools are to adopt a practice that is well indorsed by the people of this locality—that of naming each building for some prominent historical personage. The colored citizens of the Hoosier metropolis are not pleased because the name of Lincoln has fallen to a white school, and a demand that the largest colored school be given the honor of flying the banner of the great emancipator—a contention which we hope they will win. Lincoln, Sumner, Phillips, Garrison, Stowe, Lovejoy, seem to belong to us by divine right. Of course, in the naming of the buildings at Indianapolis—and there are probably a dozen—the memory of Douglass, Bruce, Langston, Payne, Banneker and others will not be forgotten. TO LADIES OR GENTLEMEN. 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. Mrs. Robert Pelham's first public appearance in Washington, in the role of musician, was a positive triumph. She is a pianist of rare talent, and the expression and intelligent portrayal of the motif in the most difficult classics, have deeply impressed the critics and connoisseurs hereabouts. Her rendition of Mendelssohn's "Song Without Words" at the Second Baptist Lyceum, was a revelation. It is possible that Mrs. Pelham may be induced to take a limited number of pupils, as she is devoted to music and finds inspiration in imparting her knowledge and skill to others. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True ORGANIZED Jan Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd An order devoted to the interests of its business relations. We offer you an opportu ment, in enterprises owned and controlled bored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of than three (3) years nor older than sixty (6) There are two Fountains, the Subordina 1 Order of True Reformers ANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, V voted to the interests of its members, both in their home and usa. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invest rises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by co are members of the Order. bound in health and mind, of good moral character, not young ears nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. 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 gift edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (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 m age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to s 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 Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age, 14.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per pay as taxes 80 cents per month benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age You pay $1 00 either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica e is valid After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. $9 50 to 11 40. The Certifica e is valued 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 d. You are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the req. pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of T 29 1900 a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $1.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica e is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $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 a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK. In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to PESOURCES. 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 vote operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well equipped job office bids for turn out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico, 634 acres of land, and established thereon an example of liberality and broad-minded generance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people by and West to assist by their contr bution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributions can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 W. 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 addition buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept.. 5. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— PESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164 423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48 343 22 Banking House ..... 14 000 00 Other real estates ..... 99 588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6 850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35 820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96 786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118 424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1 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 contrbution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all properties 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 W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. n, @. W. Master. --- A BEE HIVE ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W. P. BURKELL, G. W. Secretary. to be kicked out of the hall. A large class of the so-called intelligent Negroes are biggest fools we have. The idea of talking about having a ball on the 5th of March spending their money when they have not an industry in the District that gives employment to colored girls and boys as controlled by the money of Negroes, banks and news paper offices excepted; and here they are spending all the money they get out of the Government buying Ball Costumes. Well may we exclaim "What fools we mortals be." There are Negroes in Washington who have had fat jobs for twenty years and today could not show $500 if called on, and we wid wager a hog from the Fishermen's farm that it is largely this class who are spending their money for the Inaugural Bail. Such actions are surely not the teachings of The Colored American. The man at its head has too much sense. So it is probably The Bee, for all bees like to flitter and those who attend balls are flitterers on the wing generally with a saw dust head and an empty pocketbook.—The Ship. Last week's issue of The Colored American contains a new departure in Negro journalism. Its first page is covered by an excellent cartoon on the race problem in this country. Others are to follow each week along the same line. This new move means much to the race, and will prove of far-reaching effect in awakening a slumbering and indifferent public sentiment to the wrongs that are being daily perpetrated against an inoffensive and unoffending people. May the arms of this progressive race journal be upheld and strengthened in laboring to upbuild the Negro race.—The Blue Grass (Ky) Bugie. HAVE YOU GOOD HAIR? SCOTT'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER—M. kes curly, hair grow straight and long. Free to patrons. Encio e a 2c stamp for particulars. Address SCOTT REMEDY Co., ouisville, Ky. When you RECEIVE mention this paper. Dont fail to get a copy of Mr Huyer's book "Colored Washington," a compilation of the efforts the colored people of Washington are putting forth for their social betterment. Paper cover 35 cts., bound in cloth 60 cts., A. F. Hilser 2352 6th street n. w. tf. All Orders Promptly Attended To Office Cor. F and 2d S W. Terms Reasonable COME & JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Publishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufacturing Employment, and Contracting uring, Employment and Contracting. CAPITAL $100,000. Shares $10 to $100, payable $1.00 monthly. Admission fee $1.00. OBJECT—Buy and borrow of ourselves. All kinds of societies and clubs can join. NO PASSWORDS, GRIPS or SIGNS. Agents and organizers wanted. alary, commission and territory given THIS ASSOCIATION buys properties for members and gives long time to pay for it. Saves them 10 to 25 per cent. on house rent, fuel, provisions and dry goods bill. Loans them money when in need at small interest. Gives them $2 to $10 week when sick (women paid for all complaints). Furnishes doctor and medicine free. Gives $30 to $450 at death; also $100 to $500 if living 10 years. Secures all kinds of EMPLOYMENT for them FREE at any place. Incorporated 1895 Organized since then 384 THE RACE IN BUSINESS. Ohio Afrc-Americans Pool Their Money and are Handsomely Paid Columbus, O., Special. - If the example of six Afro Americans of Columbus, O., was accepted and followed by colored men in various cities of the country, it would not be many years before the race would have attained a financial standing of some importance. About a year ago a half dozen well known cooried men got together and decided to form a cooperative investment association, agreeing to pay in each month a certain amount, the same to be invested either in business or good securities. Ralph W. Tyler was elected Treasurer-Trustee, and given J.H. MR. RALPE W. TyLER. carte blanche to visit the savings as he deemed best. This shows a confidence which the race licks so much Implicit confidence was placed in Mr. Tyler's judgment, they believing that a man who could successfully make money for himself could make money for others. The result of this little cooperation is that Mr. Tyler has, in the past year invested $20,000 for the association. each one of the six members sharing equally in the profits, and their earnings have averaged twenty per cent on the amount invested. In some cases the investments have paid 40 per cent. Each member continues to pay in a stipulated amount each month, which is turned over to Mr Tyler, who quickly finds investment, and the earnings, as soon as made, are invested. The ultimate aim of this association is to establish a manufacturing concern that will give employment to colored men and women. The pretty part of this association of half dozen colored men is the confidence they repose in each other. If the same plan were adopted elsewhere, with the same confidence reposed, it would mean an ultimate financial standing for the race. Usually, when colored men band together, in such enterprises, each member desires to shine and pose. In this case the members withhold their identity. At the proper time, when they have amassed the capital they desire, and a business that looks good is agreed on, they will form themselves into a stock company. These six men are bound to enrich themselves, and in doing that better the condition of the race. The Inaugural Balls. Those Negroes in Washington who have been raising Hail Columbia about not being able to attend the Inaugural Ball ought to have learned some sense by now. Common sense should teach them that the white folks, neither Republicans or Democrats want them there and if they persist in going, they ought Advanced Negro Journalism GEORGE W. MORGAN, Undertaker and Embalmer, Incorporated 1805. S. PARKER BRANCHS and purchased over $50,000 worth of real estate. Mention this paper. Dr. E. PARKER READ, Founder and Pres. Miss J. PARKER SHIELDS, Secretary. Rev. ALEXANDER H. NEWTON, Treasurer. If Interested in this Associationwrite to Home Office, 514 South 12th street, Philade Hand Q 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 Office: N Street Wharf, Clvde Line. Telephone 605-2. Residence: 154 E Capitol St. Telephone 88 Y 2. The Road to Riches. The Road to Riches. Republic, Washington. 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, assessable par and not to exceed one mill per share, 400,000 shares in the treasury. THE ACCIDENT MINE is located one mile due Wes from the great Republic Mine which has made this section of the state so 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 laid that with the formations 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 that they are offering the first班 stock 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 a sisting to defray the expenses of development work. Monthly reports will be furnished to stockholders on application. Monthly reports will be furnished to stockholders. An opportunity is offered to colored men for investment 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. nities with the other races. The secretary and treasurer of the company, Mr. Romeo Marshall, 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, P.O. Box 35. Republic, Washington. Grand Star Concert THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all "OZO BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVEN The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It tells what the Negro is doing. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievement. WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American. 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 organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter. Subscription Price $2.00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Information Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D. C. OZONO. DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, ONO." BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. RICHMOND, VOL. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: 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 does me good to recommend honest goods. Here is another: MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, 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. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO.. TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... House, No. Street..... City. County..... State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American que or faction, but represents the whole people. not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. nts. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter. DISFRANCHISED! THE MONUMENT THAT IS BEING ERECTED IN THE SOUTH. Laocoon, according to classic legend, a priest either of Apollo or Neptune, in Troy, who in vain warred his countrymen of the deceit practiced by the Greeks in their pretended offering of the wooden horse to Minerva and was destroyed along with his two sons by two enormous serpents which came from the sea. They first fastered on his children, and when he attempted to rescue them, involved himself in their colts. This legend is not Homeric, but of later origin. This myth has found expression in marble in the celebrated group of the L., exhumed on the Esquiline Hill, Rome, in 1506 and now in the Vatican. It is from the chisel of some artist whose name has not been clearly ascertained, and is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of ancient sculpture. MYTHOLOGY MODERNIZED. NEWS FROM THE QUEEN CITY. The Fleischman Club Ball-Hon George W. Hays Reappointed Trustee for the Asylum for the Blind. Cincinnati, O., Special.—The Fleishman Republican Club will give their first grand entertainment, social reception and dress parade Thursday evening, April the 18 h, at the Armory Hall on Freeman avenue. On this occasion the music will be furnished by the First Regiment Reed Band. The entertainment will be ended by a grand cake walk. Well Mr. Editor—The spring elections are over, now the next thing is to get ready for the fall election. The Queen City always nominates a colored man from this district to the legislature. Two years ago they nominated Dr. Frank W Johnson who now holds the position as assistant city paymaster. Now the question is who will they nominate this year. It is said Dr. Johnson will not refuse the nomination. A good many think that the plum will fail to Prof. W. P. Dabney, ex-assistant city paymaster, although it is said that Hon. George H Jackson or R. D G. Troy would not refuse it, if it were to fall his way. Will say more on this subject next week. Mr. William Barnes who was Mr John H. Miller's headwaiter, left Saturday to take charge of a house in Richmond, Ind. Hon. Geo. H. Hays was reeppointed trustee for the asylum for the blind, by Gov. George K. Nash Saturday. Rev D H. Purnell has been appointed to the Ninth street Methodist church. The writer will say more of him in another issue. While there are many herds of Buffaloes in this city, it remained for the Winkler Herd of Buffaloes No 1, to be the first to incorporate under the laws of Ohio. There is another herd in this city called Beck's Buffaloes No 12, which it is said will be the second lodge to incorporate under the laws of Ohio. This herd is composed of colored and white Buffaloes. It is reported that Mr. Thomas Ross of 644 Freman avenue will issue a circular within the next week p'eading for the organization of the railroad men His lodge will be in connection with the Pelky organization of Chicago. Go ahead Ross it is an organization badly needed. The Colored American hit the nail on the head when it was placed on sa'e at all news stands. Keep the ball a rolling. The Cincinnati Times Star gave Mrs. A. Thornton last week a very nice write up. Booker T. Washington said recently of Mrs. Thorntor: "It is an omen of good times when Negroes are found conducting legitimate places of business. It makes no difference by which sex this business is conducted." The city of Cincinnati is blessed by having as one of its citizens Mrs. Thornton. John W. Isham's "Octoroors," began a week's engagement at the Lyceum Theatre last Sunday and are play ing to crowded houses. The company is headed by Miss Helen Ogden, Smart and Williams, Hampton and Johnson Billy Miller, the Brittons, Billy English and others. Look for a long letter in next issue J. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE TAKEN FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. 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Albany, New York, Special—Speaking about the growth and development of prejudice against Negroes in the North, reminds me that there's a little of that article right here in Albany. Harry Burleigh the singer, came here some time ago from New York city to sing at a private social function, and also at the Executive mansion. He wrote me of his coming and requested me to find a place for him to stop. I went to one Hotel which makes a specialty of accommodating gentlemen only, and secured—as I supposed—a room for him, when Mr. Burleigh reached town I took him to this hotel and introduced him to the proprietor, telling him that he was the gentleman for whom I had engaged a room from the clerk on the day previous. 'Oa, J. MR HARRY T. BURLEIGH. ah yes, I see; well that was a mistake my clerk must have known that all our rooms are engaged and that we haven't a spare room in the house. Too bad, sorry I can't accommodate you really; and with an oily, unctious lie and a benignant smile we were bowed out of his awful presence. We then made the rounds of the cheaper hotels, by which I mean those whose rates are from $1 to $2 per diem. At each of them we found an unprecedented rush of business and scarcity of room, together with many expressors of sorrow and regret at their inability to "accommodate the gentleman." As Mr. Burleigh had to dress for a recital at 4 p.m., I took him to a private house where he could do so. He kept his appointment and scored his usual triumph as a charming baritone soloist before a select company of the bluest of Albany's blue blood to which he sang as he never sang before. The evening papers praised him in the most fulsome terms. He had made a hit and they said so in unstinted English. After the recital Mr. Burleigh went to the Governor's mansion (Vice-President T. Roosevelt boarded and lodged there). In the course of a conversation with the Governor Mr. Burleigh averted to the difficulty he had experienced in finding a place to put up during his brief sojourn in the capitol city. The Governor listened intently and when Mr. Burleigh had finished his story, he bearse his eyes flashing fire, and said: "Mr. Burleigh, go and get your belongings and come back here; you will be my guest tonight." About 6 80 Mr. Burleigh drove up to my house in a carriage and rang the bell. I opened the door for him. "What!" said I, "are you all through at the mansion?" "No;" said Burleigh. "I am going to be the Governor's guest tonight and came over to get my music and dressing case. He got them, and that night slept in a more handsomely furnished room and cleaner bed then are contained in any of the second rate hotels in Albany, and the building did not fall down. He ate breakfast with the Governor and his family the next morning, and none of them took the measles or had an attack of St Virus dance; the dishes were not even cracked and not a spoon was missing. It was really a very wonderful experience his. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. There's a high-toned hotel here called The Ten Eyck, managed by Mr. F J Rockwell & Son. I have never heard of any coored man being refused as a guest there nor at the Kenmore which these gentlemen formerly managed. Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poet, had a very elegant suite of rooms at the Kenmore when he recited here some two or three years ago, which were engaged for him by the committee of ladies under whose auspices he recited. But the Kenmore proprietors at that time were averse to Negroes riding on the elevator with their guests—and the eider Rockwell if he saw a colored man standing in the upper hall with his hat on would command him to take it off. He is so color blind that he can not see a white man when he has his hat on. Mr. Peregrino who is now in S. A went to the Kenmore hotel by apointment with one of the white female employees—the housekeeper, to transact some business. While waiting for her he kept on his hat; (of course he knew enough to remove it when the lady materialized) but Mr Rockwell pere who was passing, about that time didn't know how well versed this fiery African was in the rules of etiquette and approaching him brutely ordered him to remove his hat. Peregrino threw back his shoulders a degree or two, and said a few things to Rockwell pere that would not look well in print, and left the hotel in a rage. The lady on whom he had called, had to transact her business with him by letter. He paid his respects to Mr. Rockwell in the Spectator in square-toed English the same week. The Ten Eyck, Albany's crack hotel is now run by these gentlemen; they employ both white and colored waiters, the former in the cafe where meals are served on the European plan; the latter in the regular dining room. I imagine that any Negro who applies there for board and lodging under the present management would get his feelings hurt real bad. I don't believe Mr. Booker T. Washington could even be accommodated there. And the following incident which occurred there recently will explain: A prominent State official who ranks next to the Governor was wanted at the capitol one night a few weeks ago, on important business, and a note was sent him by a confidential messenger with instructions to place it in his hand: This official has a suite of elegantly furnished rooms at The Ten Eyck. The messenger went there to find him stated his request to the clerk and told that important personage who he was, where he came from, and who sent him, at the same time endeavoring to impress him with the idea that the case was urgent and that his orders were to see this particular official in person and place the note in his hands. "You can send the note up," said the clerk. "But my orders are to deliver it in person," said the messenger. "Can't help that; you cannot ride on the elevator with the guests of this house; it is against the rule," said the clerk. Finding the messenger was determined not to give up the note he compromised by telling him he could go up on the freight elevator. The messenger, who is no slouch informed him that he had no freight to deliver but an official communication, and declined the offer with thanks. In the meantime the official whom he had come in quest of came down in the white folks elevator, and he handed him the note according to orders and left the premises, after wasting about thirty minutes of his valuable time in a discussion meant to impress him with the fact that like Pactolus Prince, that famous character created by Judge Tourjee, "he was only a nigger." There isn't much if any more difference in the treatment of colored men who have business at this hotel with guests than that shown them in the South. Some of the Southern hotel proprietors are not half as afraid of Negroes as Rockwell, pere and fils appear to be when they show up as Men And yet this kind of treatment of colored men by the "superior race" is a blessing in disguise. It touches the pride of every manly Negro or ought to at least and should make him resolve just as such treatment would make a Jew or an Irishman resolve to get together, instead of wasting time, wind and energy in the effort to force recognition. Mr. Charles R. Douglass has shown in his article to The Ameri- can with what celerity and promptness the Negroes can get together when they want to make a splurge and par- lize as they foolishly imagine the "superior race" by a show of wealth, hired and borrowed dress suits and gowns to make a stunning display at an inaugural ball. Insurgural bails and emancipation parades are nice things to have no doubt, but should an impoverished race indulge in such luxuries when there are other pressing and more vital interests at stake? The paramount question which concerns every Negro in America today is that which relates to his rights as a citizen, and until our status as citizens is established beyond cavil, all other questions and considerations should be merely subsidiary. As Mr. Douglass correctly and pointedly states the ten thousand or more dollars squandered by Negroes at these bills and for various other purposes—(and ten thousand dollars is a conservative estimate) if placed in the hands of the Afro-American Council to assist in fighting Jim Crow Car law and disfranchisement laws, would have reflected more credit on the Negro race than anything it has done since its emancipation from slavery. For a pauper race to indulge in side luxuries environed as it is on every side by caste prejudice and repressive and aggressive laws written and unwritten, is the spotbosis of folly and shortsightedness. $10,000 for pleasure, $1000 to fight the devil of oppression, what a blooming set of idiots we Negroes are! and how the white man must snickle as he contemplates us in our mad ambition to secure outward conformity to his race, even to straightering our hair, bleaching our black faces and flattening our purses in the struggle to be like him Bah! Mr. John H. W. lis whom I have have known as a boy and man for a period of years (never mind how many) has established a business at the National Capital which is found to be a success. He is a dealer in rare old books and his specialty is books that treat particularly of the Negro written by Negroes, and about Negroes. It may be of interest to some of your readers to be told that dealers in old books in the North are having quick sales at fancy prices for books that treat upon the Negro and that the buyers of these books are mostly white men and women who are interested in the Negro question. I'm quite surprised on calling on my dealer nere, Mr John Skinner, a short time ago to learn that a considerable collection of Negro books, many of them quite rare had all been sold and that the demand for this class of books was greater than the supply I had gone in there to purchase a rare old copy of the discipline and laws of the A. M. E. Church printed soon after its establishment by Bishop Allen. Mr. J. P. Morgan of New York paid $2200 for this book, as he is making a collection of church disciplines. The book when published probably cost 50 cents at most. Now Mr. Wills has been in the book business some years and he has facilities and opportunities for getting hold of books which the average dealer in old books has not. He knows too what books are of especial value to Negro book lovers and he would be only too glad to have those who are in quest of books by Negro authors for their libraries to place their orders with him. It is a very significant thing, this interest which white students of sociology are evincing in Negro literature. Certainly the Negro should be no less interested than the white people in these early productions of the ablest men and women of the times in which they lived. I very carnestly hope and wish that Negro library associations, superintendents of Sabbath schools and private citizens of the race will put themselves in touch with John H. Wills, the old book dealer at Washington and let him send them his list of rare and valuable books and quote prices. There are numbers of patriotic Negroes all over the country who would like to have in their libraries a collection of Negro books. I have been frequently written to in the course of a year by persons in various parts of the country wanting to know where books by Negroes might be purchased. I have sent Mr. Wills the name of one of these enquirers who lives way down in Alabama. All others will find his card in The American and in their dealings with him will find him an upright, honorable gentleman, a straightforward business man who has one salesman named Price who is the most convincing and persuasive attache of his well stocked establishment in 11th street. I shall refer to Mr. Wills again. He is doing the race a great service and the scholars and took lovers of the race should encourage him. I venture the assertion that no old book store at the National Capital has a more complete collection of books and rare old pamphlets by and about Negroes than Mr. Will's well known store. Strange as it may seem the white people buy more of this class of books from him than the colored people. How the apathy of the Negro is explained away, is beyond my ken. A correspondent writing from Firenze, Italy, under date of March 9th, advises me that the French Government in recognition of the conspicuous brevity of a Negro blacksmith named Calonne, at Martinique in coming to the assistance of Lt. Khan who commanded the troops during the disturbances in February 1900, has conferred the Cross of the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor upon him, and that he is the first Negro upon whom this order has been bestowed. Score one for Labeele, France with red chalk. ERUCE GRIT DO NOT SEND US MONEY! Free 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. A Fact. 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We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your co rse with a diploma. Punts can enjoy on any time. Pupils can enter at any time. WILL FAR OUTLIVE THE CENTURY. Impressions Gathered by Prof. H. T. Newcomb, Who Visited the Negro Farmers' Conference as the Special Agent of the Census Office-Methods Employed by Instructors. Reported for The Colored American by R. W. Thompson.] Among the visitors at the recent Conference of Negro farmers, held at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, under the auspices of President Booker T. Washington and his corps of able assistants, was Prof. H. T. Newcomb, a gentleman who has earned distinction and honor as an economist, and especially as an expert in the economic aspects of agriculture. He is the author of several books on scientific subjects, and has made careful study of many phases of industrial and social development, applying his investigations to races as well as to countries and nation. Prof. Newcomb was formerly at the head of an important section in the United States Department of Agriculture, and since the organization of the Twelfth Census, has devoted his time to the executive direction of the agricultural division of the Census Office, serving as expert chief of that division with marked credit and efficiency. Learning that Prof. Newcomb had visited Tuskegee for the purpose of enlarging his range of information relative to the Negro in agriculture, the writer felt assured that an interview setting forth the impressions gained from his inspection of so notable an institution would be of public interest. Prof Newcomb expressed a willingness to talk about a subject that appealed so strongly to his interest, sympathy, and confidence, saying in part: "I had several objects in view in visiting Tuskegee while its wonderful Conference was in session. Primarily, I felt it a part of my duty as an officer of the Census to attend this meeting for the purpose of collecting data at first hand illustrative of the part the Negro is taking in agricultural industry and coming into direct personal contact with these workers so as to insure an intelligent interpretation of the facts shown by the tabulations of this office. I was also interested in examining the economic position and possibilities of the Negro people, not only as a citizen looking forward to a broader cultivation of our natural resources, but be cause, as a member of a committee appointed by the president of the American Economic Association, to investigate the economic status of the Negro, I shall soon to have to make a report concerning the conditions that prevail among the colored people who earn a livelihood by tilling the soil. "In common with thousands of Americans, I had been peculiarly attracted by the personality of President Bocker T. Washington, and I was anxious to see him on his own grounds, and among his own surroundings to study the work he is doing; and to note the character of the teachers, their methods of instruction, the arrangement of buildings, and their adaptability to the purposes for which they were constructed. It is very little indeed to say that I was pleased with the situation generally. I was very strongly impressed by the admirable plan and wise adjustments of the miniature industrial city of Tuskegee, and the remarkable development it has attained in its twenty years of existence, and especially by the evidences of recent growth as shown by the large number of buildings now in process of erection or very recently completed. I found the buildings wise- ly planned, substantially constructed, attractive in architectural features, and thoroughly adapted to the needs they were designed to meet. Additional pleasure was afforded in this observation by the fact that the bricks, lumber, mechanical labor and all that went to waid the construction of these handsome buildings, were furnished by the students of the school. "I found many able and energetic instructors. It was my privilege to meet most of them during the two mornings that I was shown through the buildings and shops by President Washington. I was deeply impressed during this inspection by the sound judgment of the president in criticising details of management which needed correction, and his alertness in perceiving unsatisfactory conditions or faults likely to impair the system he has in view, or to detract from the thoroughness of the work. During the Conference his wisdom was shown in a marked manner by the adroit way in which he held the discussions to the essential points, avoiding digressions that he regarded as valueless or irrelevant. I wish to insert a word of special praise of the methods employed by Mr. J. H. Washington, who has charge of the industrial work, and of the system of instruction and methods of adopted in the departments of agriculture in charge of Prof. George W. Carver. Mr. Carver is introducing agricultural methods which are not only advantageous to the students under his care, but are proving almost equally advantageous to the white farmers in the neighborhood, who as well as the Negro, are being led to profit by his exposition of modern scientific agriculture. If Tuskegee did no more than to spread such education—so grievously needed to redeem the wasted fields of the South, it would perform an invaluable service to both races. "I saw work in the carpenter shop, the shoe shop, machine shop, and in the department of cabinet-making, which could not be improved upon by the most skilled workman of the white race in any similar institution in the North. No one could visit Tuskegee and see these admirable productions without being convinced that the Negro is capable of becoming as skilled and as efficient a workman in the mechanical and industrial arts as any other people on earth. The same is true of the women's department. I saw there samples of dressmaking, millinery, and other handiwork which indicated splendid manual dexterity, excellent ability to arrange colors in harmonious and pleasing fashion, and in all ways thoroughly creditable to the institution. "Among the most notable and pleasing features of Tuskegee is the spirit of the institution--the happy, wholesome plan of inculcating in the minds of the young the dignity and righteousness of labor. It is not conceivable that students who leave Tuskegee will fail to spread this admirable spirit among others not fortunate enough to have breathed its atmosphere in person. "It is worthy to note that I saw nothing done or taught at Tuskegee that could not be done or taught to most white people with great advantage. It was my most satisfactory comment upon the addresses delivered during the conferences that they afforded no evidence of the existence of a 'race problem.' No matter was discussed that might not with equal propriety and with beneficial results, have been considered as a part of an effort directed toward the elevation of the poorer white population of the South. The ideas of industry, integrity, frugality, personal cleanliness and intelligent and intellectual advancement, which were emphasized at this conference, need to be spread with equal vigor among a very large percentage of the white people of that region. Indeed, I should like to see such an institution as Tuskegee erected for the poorer whites of the South. It may almost be said to be a necessity, as a means of self-reservation, for the racial self-consciousness, the desire to help one another, and the industrial ambition, which are being so strongly developed among the Negroes by Tuskegee and similar institutions, may put them ahead of the poorer whites, unless steps are taken to inculcate the same spirit among the latter The enthusiasm of the Negro in acquiring education, money, land and the material things of life, if not met with similar energy on the part of the poorer whites of the South, will be surprising results within the fewest of years." In reply to a question intended to bring out his views on the race problem. Mr. Newcomb said: 'I do not value very highly tlk about the so-called 'race problem.' While it may not be desirable wholly to deny that this term indicates an existent condition that requires correction, I feel quite justified in denying that the term is in any degree properly descriptive While, superficially, the 'problem' appears to be one of race, the truth is that it always was and now is industrial. Any one who doubts this should but consider the relation between the slaveholding class and the non-slaveholding class of whites before the Civil War. The problems of that day were based upon the differences in material possessions and of relation to industrial pursuits. If this is admitted, it follows as a matter of course, that the solution of whatever problem now exists, must be in the nature of industrial development. Whenever the Negro, through the influence of Tuskegee, or similar institutions, is ready to assume and hold strong industrial position in the body politic, other incidents connected with his former and present industrial weakness will disappear. I consider it a great privilege to have met with President Washington upon the scene of his life's endeavor, and am highly appreciative of the opportunity thus gained to know him better, and to see in regular operation machinery which I am convinced is to have a progressively increasing influence in the elevation of the masses of the Negro race, and consequently of the region in which he must ever be a prominent and indispensable economic factor. A proper representation in professional life and the higher branches of learning may be essential to the rounding out of a people, but the success of those who would take rank with the best in literature, art, medicine, business, or in society, rests finally upon the financial strength or weakness of the classes from whom their support is derived. The foundation of the Negro's permanent prosperity and power will be found in agriculture and mechanics. In working so as to strengthen this base, President Washington is proving himself to be one of the wisest leaders the people of America, irrespective of race, have ever had. His influence will far outlive the century in which he lives." All the churches in the city, as well as those in all Christian lands, celebrated Eastertide in becoming and creditable style. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. 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This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors You will receive a hearty wel come at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. T.F. Conroy & Co. T.F. Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 1421 P St. N. W. COLORED PUBLISHING HOUSE. The Decision of The Colored American in Favor of the Baptist Concern Based Upon Facts. For several weeks past considerable discussion has been carried on by the friends of the various colored publishing houses and each has attempted to show the superiority of one over that of the others. While we are glad to see evidences of what promises to be a deep interest to be taken in this department of our churches—a work in which we ourselves are deeply interested and have had some experience, we are equally anxious that in a comparison, most honor to whom most honor is due should be accorded, and feel it our duty to proffer a few facts for consideration by fair-minded individuals. In the very outset, however, we must confess it has never been our good fortune to visit the Z on Publishing House and in our discussion we shall be guided by what we have actually seen on one hand, as against the claims of friends and quality and quantity of work executed on the other. In defense of its house The Star of Zion quotes an utterance of Bishop Walters, which is exceedingly irrelevant if not immaterial viz. that the Zion House leads in both size and value. While we agree with The Christian Recorder that more is to be coveted in quality worth than quantity prominence, we might concede to the Zion House both size and value and the real question to our mind would still be unsettled. It is only a few months ago that we read in The Star that the deep ditches and dilapidated buildings that have been an eyesore to friends of the Publishing House so long are being filled in and removed and replaced by beautiful two story structures. When we think of this expression, of the quality and quantity of work executed, supported too by the information which, as a careful reader of The Star, we have received of the size of this plant, we cannot help ask if there are not several hundred acres of land with horses and cattle connected with the above named plant, which, while enhancing its financial value, increases its worth as a publishing house not in the least. If such is the case then we can see upon what grounds Bishop Walters could make the statement attributed to him. The claim made by The Star as to the value of its plant if it cated in some city like Washington or Nashville is exceedingly ludicrous. Are we not left to believe by circumstances that, if located in either of the above places some one else would have been the proud possessor of their building? We are reminded of the farmer who, advised by a northern gentleman that his potatoes, if sold in New York, would bring twice the amount he received, remarked: "Yes; gol darn, and I guess if I had a bucket of water in hell I could get $1 a drink." The Star is either ignorant of facts or has resorted to the lowest political methods when it declares that the Baptist House is aided by the whites. If it considers the aid given the Baptist denomination by the northern whites and indirect help to the Publishing House it is certainly mistaken. As a matter of fact this is its greatest drawback, since the acceptance on the part of the church of these gifts carries a moral obligation at least to use the literature of the American Baptist Publication Society (white.) Thus we have on one hand a house existing by a support purely opitional while on the other a house of a denomination where the schools are forced by/ bishop, presiding elder and pastor to use only its literature. We do not wish to detract one iota from the success of the Zion House. They are certainly doing a grand work. Their plant consists of cylinder press two job presses, paper cutter, engine, stitcher, folder and a good supply of fairly good type. They give employment to about twenty-two fairly well paid employees. They do all kinds of printing from a newspaper to a 150 page pamphlet. The Baptist House, though scarcely four years old gives work to more than forty well compensated employees, besides its apprentices, superintended by one of the best colored printers in the country at a salary of $18 per week, has a telephone system throughout the building, well lighted by its own electrical plant and best of all has never been embarrassed on a pay day by an inability to pay every employee every cent due him. There printing plant consists of two cylinders presses and two jobbers of the best make, engine, three stitchers, folder, steam cutter, complete bindery, etc. all encompassed in a fine three story building on one of the principal streets in the center of a city like Nashville, printing anything that can be printed. Can The Star honestly say the Zion Publishing House equals this? We think not. Though the writer remembers working on quarterlies ten years ago on which were stamped the imprint of the Zion Publishing House, it will be noticed we have made no effort to bring the existence of the two houses into play. The house—the Sunday School Union for which we then worked has long since been destroyed by fire of an exceedingly questionable origin and dropped out of the race. We might, of course, resort to The Stars manner of reasoning and assert that if the $6,000 debt we are reliably informed Dr. Chappelle found over the building at Nashville (the reports of the ex-secretary about its being free from debt notwithstanding) were liquidated and the building situated in Washington, the A. M. E. would outstrip the others in both size and value. I am forced to say however, that after nearly twenty years existence during which time we have raised more than $50,000 besides the profits from the sale of literature published by white houses, we have absolutely nothing to show. In conclusion we wish to say that being an A. M. E. we have nothing against the Baptist nor Zion house and what we have said is only said in interest of the truth. We earnestly hope that much good instead of the ill-feeling of which Dr. Johnson speaks will be the outcome of this discussion. Yours for fairness, IRA T. BRYANT. City. Prof. R. R. Wright in Town. Prof. R. R. Wright, president of the Normal and Industrial School of College, Ga. is a visitor in this city. He read a most interesting paper before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association last Tuesday night and on Wednesday he met the Industrial Commission and submitted most valuable facts in regard to "Negro Farm Labor in Georgia." Prof. Wright has made a study of the economic and industrial questions which pertain to the race and no man in Georgia is better prepared to furnish the commission evidence than he is. The paper which he read before the Bethel Literary Society is such an interesting one that it will printed in full in the next issue of The Colored American with a fine portrait of Prof. Wright. Furniture buying is easy on Credit. Go-carts an It is difficult to say which ful in design this season. We stock of both—embodying the upholsteries are rich, and price Take your choice of them all or the payments to suit your com no notes or interest. If the hou get the furniture here. And th We are complete furnishers—the Mattings are ready when you a Groga Go-carts and Carriages It is difficult to say which are handsomest and most graceful in design this season. We are now showing a magnificent rack of both—embodying the very newest improvements. The moldsteries are rich, and prices are lower than ever before. Take your choice of them all on CREDIT. We will arrange payments to suit your convenience—weekly or monthly—notes or interest. 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THE HOTEL ATLANTIC Where will you spend the summer pace, and the place where you will wander in Atlantic City, N. J. When you go there, you are two by four room, but you want a accommodations. The Hotel Dale, a co- llection the biggest, largest, and most com- forted people in Atlantic City. It is a bed its cafe and buffet arrangements and traveling public and the best people of guests. The books are now open for encing a few days, a few weeks, or a site in advance for rates and particula- tions. E. W. Hotel READ THIS THE HOTEL DALE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Are you spend the summer? The best place, the most, is the place where you will meet your friends and everybody city, N. J. When you go there you do not be crowded up to four room, but you want a big airy room with up-to-date ations. The Hotel Dale, a cut of which is given above, is biggest, largest, and most complete hotel for the accommod- tion in Atlantic City. It is elegantly furnished, centrally eat and buffet arrangements are up to date. It is popular w public and the best people of the race in the United States ha- d. The books are now open for dates, and parties who cont of few days, a few weeks, or a longer period at Atlantic City advance for rates and particulars. Address, E. W. DALE, ```markdown ``` THE HOTEL DALE ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. HOTEL DATE OFFICE Where will you spend the summer? The best place, the most popular place, and the place where you will meet your friends and everybody is at Atlantic City, N. J. When you go there you do not be crowded up in a little two by four room, but you want a big airy room with up to date hotel accommodations. The Hotel Dale, a cut of which is given above, is by all odds the biggest, largest, and most complete hotel for the accommodation of colored people in Atlantic City. It is elegantly furnished, centrally located, and its cafe and buffet arrangements are up to date. It is popular with the traveling public and the best people of the race in the United States have been its guests. The books are now open for dates, and parties who contemplate spending a few days, a few weeks, or a longer period at Atlantic City should write in advance for rates and particulars. Address READ THIS BOOK!! READ THIS BOOK!! "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention ed business men ever held in this or any other country. line of business was represented: the farmer, the bank educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresse ered and papers read are all in this book besides over fi of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable sou the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. is convention was the first National Convention of collo business men ever held in this or any other country. Every business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the or, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, archant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses deli ed papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cugates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every line of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 N HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. Hotel Dale, Atlantic City, N. J. MASONIC I was asked the other day by an old member of the craft when Brother Nalle's Lodge would do work, that it always inspired him to see Brother Nalle work. I informed him that Brother Nalle had no lodge, and that he was not even an officer in any lodge, like Othello his occupation was gone, and that the work which so inspired him had been repeated as unfit for the building. At a recent meeting of Eureka Lodge there were more than two Johns. I saw John F Cook, John W. Mayes John H. Cook, John B. Hyman, John T. Layton, John C Nalle, John P Turner and John H. Davis. Sir Knight John T. C. Brown, 479 C street, s w, a member of Felix Lodge Prince Hill Chapter and Past Eminent Commander of Simons Commandery lies dangerously ill at his home and has been for several weeks, he is one of the oldest members of Felix Lodge, has been a strong, active worker in all the Masonic branches, he is an Illustrious 62 degree Mason and it is hoped that this venerable brother and Sir Knight may have a speedy recovery. Call and see Brother Brown. Social Lodge at its last regular communication after a statement for Past Master Turner as to his plans of raising a fund to purchase jewels for presentation to Brothers Coleman and Bailey voted an appropriation of $2 and the 20 Master Masons present gave ten cents each making a handsome amount of $400. Brother Dyer said that was Social. Past Master J. W. Thompson of Datcher Lodge, No. 15, cannot be given too much credit for the great work he did in the organization of this new lodge. The men that go to make up this lodge are from all the walks of life, men who stand high in the professions, lawyers, ministers and doctors, men engaged in business whose reputation is beyond question, men engaged in the humbler walks of life but peaceable and quiet citizens a credit to the community in which they live. Brother Thompson was so exacting in the kind of material that was presented that there was but little to be done by the investigating committee but to approve of what Brother Thompson presented. Never before were the three symbolic degrees conferred in a more impressive manner than was done in this Lodge while under dispensation Past Master Richard Jones and F. J. Carcoza had the most competent men in the craft to assist and these two Masons deserves and merits all the honor that Datcher can give. Credit is also due to Brothers Malvin, Layton, Newman, Nalle' Henry, Warfield, Johnson, Cole and a host of others for the grand and sublime work which they as skilled workman did. Brother Thompson is now the treasurer of this Lodge and there can be no fear as to the future of this Lodge while he holds the keys. The Master Brother Craig is proud of his lodge and a visitor where ever good work is being done, Brother Fulton in the West ably strengthens his Master while Brother Sims in the South beautifies and adorns. Past Grand Master Mays of Eureka Lodge came to us from the jurisdiction of New Jersey with the highest Masonic honors within the gift of her Grand Lodge, when he officiated with us he placed his membership with Eureka THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. was three times elected as its Master, during which time he added some strong active and energetic young men which gave new life to the Lodge, and when he retired left it efficered by men whom he had brought into the craft. He was the Grand Lecturer under Past Grand Master H S. Smith and when chairman of the refurnishing committee he again, although a Past Grand Master, accepted the position and never ceased work until he had given us a lodge room which is an honor and credit to the craft. He took an active part in coaching and assisting the officers of his Lodge in the recent jewel contest. Never contented while there is work to be done, he was tendered and has accepted the position of Grand Lecturer under Grand Master Terrell. We cannot too highly appreciate such men and no honor too much to give them. Honor well merited. Felix Lodge at its last meeting voted a Past Master's jewel to Past Master George S. Newman. This presentation should be made more than an ordinary occasion. Brother Moten should have it on a night when work is done, to give force to the assertion that merit wins. Brother Newman being Past Deputy Grand Master the Grand Master might be invited to present it. Many members of the craft seem to see a strong resemblance of the late lamented Col. Robert G. Ingersoll in the person of our Deputy Grand Master W. H. Judd Malvin, so much so that he is called "Bob by a goodly member. Every member of the fraternity should be a subscriber to Brother Cooper's Colored American, if you want to read a sample copy of that paper ask the Secretary of your Lodge for one, as he will have some of them to distribute among the members of your Lodge at its next regular meeting. There is a great many more things needed to be done to our Temple, both inside and out, before it will be all that we desire it to be, now let some one take the case in hand and start some movement or entertainment and see if they can't excel the former furnishing committee, you can't begin too soon, as the river dates are being rapidly booked for the "River Queen." If the Secretaries of the several Lodges will send word to this office of the dates upon which their Lodges will do work, we will gladly insert it in this column and it will be beneficial to many who do not hear of the work until after it is over. Brothers William E. Lucas, of Prince Hall Lodge No. 14, and James H. Levy of Social Lodge No. 1, paid our city a four days' visit this week. Brother Weatherless of Pythagoras and Brother Stephens of Eureka, are certainly exemplifying the work of S.D., in masterly manner. Each has his admirers and the question of superiority is difficult to determine. Several lodges which have not heretofore attracted unusual attention have thrown off the mind of obscurity, and by creditable work, are reaping a rich harvest. That's right, brethren, come to the front. The experience of the elders and the energy and ambition of the younger brethren are in your lodges, the result is certain. Eureka's modesty is delightful. Talk with one of its members five minutes and he will find opportunity to remind you that "I am a member of the Jewel Lodge." But wait a few months. No lodge is doing more for Masonry than Widows' Son. Its members are faithful workers and the steady increase in its membership is the result of their labors. All praise to No. 7. There will be another contest, dear Brother. Adversity has not dismayed Prince Hall. Meridan No. 6 is another of those lodges which are quietly and earnestly working for the cause. Its officers and members are united, its communications are well attended, and new members are being constantly added. Brethren, I will mention a subject which, of course, none of you had thought of: "Who will be who at the next Grand Lodge election. If faithful service, strict integrity, zeal for the fraternity, and a comprehensive knowledge of masonic teaching are the qualities needed, then I would suggest the name of Brother,——yes, we all thought of the same brother. Brother Pendleton is right, no institution can stand and demand respect unless its by-laws are enforced. The stand that he took in the Consistory at its last meeting will surely bring forth good fruit. Brethren this is no time for temporizing. We are glad to hear from Brother C le at last. He has been hard to locate here of late The Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master will attend divine services with Widow's Son Lodge April 21st at St Paul A M. E. church, 8th street between D and E streets, s. w. The Masons are expected to assemble at 7 p.m. in the hall of the church with white aprons and gloves. A COLORED LIBRARIAN. (Continued from 1st page) of true worth. One of the striking things about him, is his extreme modesty and utter lack of ostentation. He is temperate, conscientious, straightforward and unswerving in what he believed to be right. His earnest unassuming manner always impresses one with his sincerity. He has combined in him all the essentials for a useful life. Mr. Starks' career has been one of continued success, and the secret is, perhaps, that he does his very best even in the smallest things. FREE TO PATRONS SCOTT'S FACE BEACH AND BEAUTIFIER. A perfect Skin Whitener. Free to patrons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particulars. Ad- Free SCOTT REMEDY Co., Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. Don't Miss This. There will be a grand star concert, given at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Connecticut ave., between L and M streets, n. w. Tuesday evening April 16th, 1901. Among the talent engaged is Mrs. Bishop George W. Clinton of Charlotte. N. C., Lieutenant R E Toomey, Mr. John Butler and Miss M. Madre Rev B J Bolding, D. D. is the yastorr A large crowd is assured and the concert bids fair to be a big success. FEDERAL ADVERTISEMENTS. SUMMER RESORTS. Hotel Douglass, Bedford, Pa., will open June 30th for the accommodation of guests. Our terms are reasonable. Special rates to families. Correspondence solicited Address C. A. Webster, Manager, Bedford, Pa, W. E. Johnson, Prop., P. O. Box 911, Pa. 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 speciality 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. Watson's Park An ideal summer resort, located on Glen Echo Railway. Take Chevy Chase cars and change at Glen Echo Junction Those driving take Conduit Road to Turner's and take right hand road to Park or drive to Glen Echo, and turn to the right. Both are good roads The Park is located in the most beautiful part of Montgomery county, Maryland. We shall cater to the best trade of Washington and conduct this Park in a manner that will be a credit to the colored people of the District and County. I request the patronage and assistance of my people in making this enterprise a pleasurable and profitable one Opens on or about April 15th. A. D. WATSON, Prop., 2025 L St., n. w. 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 Solleitor 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 particula's telling you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO. Box 570, Louisville, Ky. Wanted Rooms If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED—Persons having rooms to rent to families, to young men or to young women, can get tenants by advertising in this column. Wanted Furnished Rooms. Wanted Furnished Room—A gentleman and wife who live in a southern city would like to secure board and lodging in a private family in this city. They do not want a regular boarding house, but would prefer to go in a family at moderate prices, Persons having such accommodations or knowing of such will learn something to their advantage by addressing Boarder, care of this office. Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential). WANT*D—A Business Partner. A man with $500 or more will find a good opportunity for a business investment. The business is well established and the right man will be given employment in a responsible place. For particulars, address, "Business," care of this office. SPECIAL. For Rent—2216 13th street n. w. A house of six rooms, and summer kitchen, in the northwestern part of the city, in a very desirable locality. The house has all modern improvements. Very deep front and back yards and a stable. $500 Any colored man wanting to go into an established business that is now on a paying basis can by furnishing $500 make a most profitable investment. In addition to interest on the money, employment will be given in the concern at a fair salary. Address, Business, care this office. Agents Wanted. Active agents are wanted in every city and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper published. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 459 C street. n. w. Washington, D. C. Wanted a Colored Printer. Wanted Colored Printer—A first class colored printer, who understand straight newspaper work and job work, may find it to his interest to address Mr. A C. Banks, in care of "The Major," Hopkinsville, Ky. Wanted a colored printer—A first class color to printer who understands job work and make-up can obtain a steady position with good salary. Must be sober and intelligent. Address R. I. P. in care of this office DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Acciden would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia. Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor, 9th and F Sts, Washington, D. C. A BA (E) 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. --- A NEGRO JUDGE President McKinley Should Give One of the Philippine Judgeships to a Colored Lawyer-A Few Good Names Suggested. Wilkesboro, N.C., Special-Editor Colored American: Before entering upon the discussion as seen in the headlines above, permit me to congratulate you upon the make-up and general appearance of The Colored American. To my mind the race has no stronger exponent in America than the Washington Colored American. All of us here in the Tar Heel State rejoice with you over the fact that it has been placed on all the news stands throughout the country. This is a step in the right direction. All honor to The Colored American Some days ago it was my pleasure to pick up the Daily Charlotte Observer, the leading daily of North Carolina, and read in it an extract from the Washington Post, which was an interview from Senator Pritchard of North Carolina, stating that Ex-Congressman R Z Linney of this state stood a very good chance for a Federal judgeship in the Philippine Island. Now I desire to state just here that I haven't any idea that Mr. Linney would accept a judgeship in those far off Islands as he is getting well up in age and more accustomed to the mountain section of North Carolina than he would be to any of the foreign portions of our great country. Hense in view of these facts I am of the opinion that the Chief Executive of this Nation would do himself great credit and the American Negro as well, by appointing some of our able Negro lawyers to the Federal judgeship in the Philippine Islands. I am of the opinion that such an appointment should be given to some leading Negro lawyer here in America for the reason that these Islands are made up of black people or Negroes, whichever we may chose to call them. I believe a better feeling could be brought about much sooner between those Islands and the United States by appointing our leading and most competent Negroes here in the United States to the leading positions in those Islands than it would be to appoint white men. The people in those far off Islands, from all reports, do not like the white man at all, from the fact that they believe that wherever a white man sits himself down it means domination and slavery. The Negro soldiers in the Philippines say that they are treated much better by the natives than the white soldiers are treated. So one can see at a mere glance that the Negro as a high official over there would be far more acceptable than the white man. I hope I will not be regarded as being too racial in this article or gone mad on the color line, for I have endeavored to look far beyond that, and simply write from the standpoint of what I think to be honest just and fair. We have a large number of the very best Negro lawyers from which to select an able representative for the Federal judgeship in the Philippine Islands. See the list of able lawyers I give: Congressman George H. White of North Carolina, Edward Everett Brown of Boston, Mass., E. M Hewlett of Washington, D C., Harry S. Cammings of Baltimore, Md., J. Madison Vance of Louisiana, W. A. Piedger of Atlanta, Ga., J C Napier of Tennessee, D. A. Scraker of Michigan, Judge J B. Raymond of Pennsylvania, John S Leary of North Carolina and others. If either of the men mentioned were appointed I have no doubt in the world but that he would make a most excellent judge THE COLOKED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. for the Island. Surely the Negro can get most any position over there from the fact that his chances and oppor tunities are being so rapidly taken away from him here in the United States I like to see the Negro press of the country urge the appointment of some able Negro lawyer to that position. D. 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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 12:h street, the last week in April, beginning on the 22nd and continuing until the 30th Dousitions 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 plants, groceries, can goods, etc., etc. Friends who may donate goods may send to Miss Jennie Jones, 1929 12:h 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. 8. 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. REMEMBER When in need of money, "WE NEGOTIATE LOANS" on household Furniture, Pianos, &c. Easy monthly payments. No publicity. No expense unless loan is made. EVANS & CO., 707 G st. nw. Room 3 first floor. Corner 15th St. and New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator, executor, trustee. 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 strictly confidential; no embarrassing 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 $10 Loans of $10 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS HORSES, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and on the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it 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 chee fully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the district. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 Capital Savings -Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, I C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Col. Rucker Sees the President-Hotel Vendome Sold-The Women at Work Atlanta, Ga., Special.-Hon. H. A. Rucker, Collector of Revenue for Georgia is in Washington in the interest of saving some of his official force from the effect of the recent order of the Commissioner of Revenue, reducing the force of the revenue clerks and deputy collectors. Col. H. L Johnson after spending two days in Washington this week has returned home satisfied as to the outcome of what he desires. Col W A. Pledger is still in Washington. It is the desire of the Colonel's friends here that the President bestow substantial recognition to the services of the genial Col. He certainly is deserving. Mr. Jno. T. Schell, has sold his interest in the Vendome Hotel Saloon to Mr. George Leaphart, who has had it remodeled throughout and furnished with a new stock of goods. It is now one of the finest places of its kind in the city. Mr. Leaphart has served in the Pullman palace car service for a number of years and is generally known throughout the country. Mr. Rufus Thompson has fitted up and opened to the public a fine ice cream parlor at no. 10 central avenue, old Lyod street. The parlor is ur-to-date in every respect. T. P. Pughley has rem ved to no. 10 Central avenue, where he has established himself. He has the finest cigar, tobacco and news stand in the city. He has on sale The Colored American, The Freeman, all race papers as well as all Northern papers, and smokers' articles at all times. The Kindergarten association is moving nicely along. The teacher is one of the best in the whole county, and the association is doing great good. It is the purpose of the association in the near future to establish a day nursery for the care of children of mothers who are in service and cannot give proper attention to their children. The association is composed of such ladies as Meadames, C. C Wimbish, W. H. Hunton, H. H. Proctor, S. W. Easley, Jr., C. C Carter, T. B. Kelly, L. L. Hodgers, W. F. McKenny, Dr. J. R. Porter, Miss M. L. Gaines and others. Bishop W. J. Gaines gave the association $25 Other gifts are coming in from all parts of the country. Rev. Dr. Wilson and his congregation, the new Presbyterian, are moving nicely on with their new church. When completed the church will be the prettiest little church in the city. They have just received a fine 1,500 pound bell from a New York factory. The Dr. and Maj Easley will leave for the Knox Presbytery at Washington, Ga, next Wednesday, where they will be elected commissioners to the General Assembly at Philadelphia next May. The Amphious Have a Distinguished Audience. Saturday evening March 30, Prof. J. Henry Lewis, Messrs William DeLong, James H. Washington and William Cooper gave a party consisting of ex-Senator John M. Thurston, and other Members of the St. Louis Exposition recently appointed a delightful treat, in the appartments of Mr. Thurston at the Calro. The big four of the Amphlons gave one of its very best and varied programs, every number of which was encored, and the distinguished party gave abundant evidence of their great delight. This occasion was one of the clubs most brilliant conquests. The Colored American, one of our foremost paper, has employed a cartoonist. That fellow Cooper is all broke out with enterprise—Texas Guide. 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. The Blue Grass Bugle. We congratulate Editor Cooper, of The Colored American, on the success attending his excellent paper. The cartoons will be the medium for the creating of a healthful sentiment in behalf of a struggling people. No people in this country can afford to ignore the power of the press.—Varick Christian Endeavorer, Washington, D. C. The Colored American has struck oil again. This time Editor E. E. Cooper has already given out that a special cartoonist will be engaged on The American who is to prepare every week original cartoons illustrating the characteristics of American prejudice toward the Negro. Friend Cooper, you are forging ahead. That's right —Florida Sentinel. The latest move of The Colored American is to employ a cartoonist, who is to prepare from week to week an original cartoon illustrating some feature of the race prejudice which exists in this country. It is gratifying to the Southwestern to note the pace at which our esteemed contemporary is forging to the front.-Southwestern Christian Advocate. The Colored American is replete with good features this week, and continues to take high rank among Negro publications. The contents for the current issue are; "The Progress of Disfranchise ment," (an original cartoon); 'C lor Line in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing." "The Black Belt, Tuskegee, Ala.;" "The Las Colored Congressman," and portrait and sketch of Rev. John Jasper, of "the sun do move" fame.—Washington Post, April 5th. "Listen to Our Tale of Woe." Editing this paper is a nice thing. If we publish jokes, people say we are rattle brained. If we don't, we are an old fossil. If we publish original matter, they say we don't give them enough selections. If we give them selections, they say we are too lazy to write. If we don't go to church, we are a heathen. If we do, then we are a hypocrite. If we remain in the office, then we ought to go out and hustle for locals. If we go out then we are not attending to our business. If we wear old clothes they laugh at us. If we wear good clothes, they say we have a pull. Now what are we to do? Just as likely some one will say we stole this item from our exchanges, and so we did. A Colored Student Honored. For the first time in the history of the University of Michigan a colored student represented that institute in the Northern Oratorical League composed of the colleges of Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota and Iowa. Ernest J. Marshall, colored, who is working his way through college won out over two experienced orators in the law class contest. The entire university is very fond of Mr. Marshall and he promises to help solve the Negro problem if given a chance Marshall in the West, Bruce in the East, Ollie Davis in the army, Percy Bruce in the navy—watch the future of this quartet, of young colored men—ve pessimists. No. 435 Druid Hill Ave. Baltimore, Md. Having had Early Experience in Handling Tobacco, a Trial Only is Asked. Correspondence Invited. ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 half-tone 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, J. R. HAMM, Publisher, 46 Howard Street, Boston, Mass. Agents Wanted. CAN MAKE $3 Agents Wanted. CAN MAKE $3 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. While you are making this amount, you are making a scholarship to any college in the United States that you would like to attend. Should you not care to attend you can get $80 in gold in addition to the $3 per day which you can make. Write at once so you may be first in the field. Send 50 cents in stamps for a full size volume of the book for a sample, a book worth $1. Write to J. E. McGIRT, 1034 Ashe St., Greensboro, N. C. Zeph. P. Moore, NOTARY PUBLIC, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance, 1206 R S reet, Northwest, (J. H, Winslow's Office.) Washington, D. C. REPRESENTING THE Delaware Fire Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co., of England, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Massachusetts Mutual Accl den Association. Phone. Main 2481-9. 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, 1087 South street, Philadelphia, Penn. --- CLAIRVOYANT CLAIRVOYANT Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full; 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, law-suits, lost or absent friends interest Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full! 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, law suits, 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. MME. DAVIS M. R. W. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. ATTENTION! We Offer to Make Absolutely Free of Charge, A Life Size Portrait In Oilette, Pastel, Water Color, Sepia, India Ink or Crayon. In order to introduce our excellent work, we will make FREE OF CHARGE, A LIFE SIZE PORTRAIT, copied and enlarged from any photo, tintype, gem, daguerreotype, etc., to anyone sending it to us. Our work is unexcelled, our likenesses are striking, our finishes the most artistic. Small pictures always returned on demand. If you wish to possess a valuable life-like portrait in Oillette, Pastel, Wadar Color, India Ink or Crayon, of yourselves, children, father, mother, dear absents or departed. FREE OF CHARGE, send in your photo to THE CONTINENTAL ART CO. 55-157 E. Washington St., CHICAGO, ILLS. Mention The Colored American. The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publ ishing Company A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. One year - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue Agents are wanted everywere, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1900. 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 directly 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 it more convenient for the agents and the fact that the American News Company takes entire charge of the circulation of the paper means much more for The Colored American. It means a better paper, a more newsy paper and a wider circulation. This 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 a new and an expensive feature for the paper, but the large and increasing circulation demands the very best. Other new and interesting features will be added from time to time. --- WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH HIM. Aguinaldo, the wily and fleet footed Filipino leader, is in the hands of the American authorities. His capture was effected through a strategic dash under the leadership of General Frederick Funston, who gets a brigadier-generalship in the regular army as his reward therefor. Now the question arises, what shall be done with the insurgent chieftain, and that effect will his capture have upon the war in the Orient? Much will depend upon Aguinaldo himself. He can be potential in bringing about peace, if he will. Peace is best now for all concernd. The war has been fought out on bitter lines, and dragged along until it ceased to be a war in the modern meaning of the term. It should have been ended long ago. Terms that have been delayed by the lack of conciliation on either side can now be entered into with honor to both Aguinaldo and America. Expansion is a fact, and American sovereignty is conceded by the powers of the earth. There is no use in further side stepping or by play. The United States has right's which cannot be disputed, and the Filipinos have certain other rights guaranteed by the code of civilization and humanity that should not be disregarded, --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. We have Aguinaldo in the toils, and can deal with him as a prisoner of war. He has the privilege of accepting American authority and making himself useful as a lever toward higher things for his people, or he can make of himself a sacrifice—a mart r—to no purpose. It is the policy of this nation to deal leniently with him, if he will meet us half way and in the proper spirit. Our foreign office should not let any stiff-backed notions of the dignity that hangs about a conqueror, prevent it from approaching the matter in a friendly spirit. Amity, after battle, is the test of a people's civilization, and we cannot afford to be in the rear. Aguinaldo should make the best of the situation that faces him. His jig is up, and his duty now lies in securing for his allies and countrymen the largest liberty consistent with their intelligence and industrial condition. There is a future for the brown man in the East With that future the interests of the black man in the West will one day be closely entwined. It is hoped that coolness of counsel will prevail, and that through generous concessions, the Philippine war will be brought to a speedy close. "Manifest destiny" can best be directed along the paths of peace and good will. The man who owns deeds to valuable property and can write checks on a bank is seldom known as a "Jim" and will never be deprived of sufrage or lynched by a mob. REFORM AT FUNERALS This subject is assuming formidable proportions among intelligent people of all races and localities. New abuses are springing up, and old practices are so overdone at these functions, that it is high time that the molders of sentiment and funeral etiquette should sound a note of warning. Leading funeral directors will perform an invaluable service by coming forward with new and improved regulations in such matters, and urging the people to conform to them, in the interest of health, economy and good taste. Funerals are costing too much. Grief is being made an occasion of ostentation rather than sincere emotion. There is too much interference with the duties of the undertaker by self-constituted advisers of the bereaved, and too much officiousness on the part of those who insist upon assuming charge of details that should be left to the family and funeral director. Last looks at the remains should be taken in private before the general service. The exercises should consist of appropriate Scripture reading, songs and prayer, without eulogy or address, and nothing of a personal nature should be uttered by the minister beyond the obituary of facts relative to birth and history. Much confusion and ill-feeling have resulted from ill judged comments of ministers, who through spleen or lack of sense, have seen fit to inject their personal opinions into the funeral discourse, to the disgust and annoyance of the family and friends. In inclement weather during the progress of the interment, hats should be retained upon heads of those present. Many an elderly or susceptible person lies in the grave today from this kind of exposure. Refined taste suggests the absence of tawdry display in anything—quiet should be the invariable rule as to casket, dress and flowers. Cost is a highly important item. Funeral trappings are sold far in excess of their value, and the profit is all out of proportion to what a reasonable gain ought to be. This is due to the greed of the manufacturer, rather than to the extortion of the undertaker. The latter is forced to pay high prices for goods, and of course, is compelled to charge his customers large amounts to avoid loss to himself. The whole thing smacks of taking an unfair advantage of the sentiment of all—to wish to be as generous in paying a last tribute to the departed as their means will allow. It must be remembered that a still greater obligation is owing to the living, and many a child is robbed of the necessities of life through the shortsightedness of a parent who felt it necessary to keep up appearances by a costly and showy funeral. Our undertakers here are without exception, enterprising, up to date, public-spirited men, and they are broad-minded and liberal enough to advise the people for the good of all, even if a dollar or two is sacrificed thereby. The Colored American directs their attention to these remarks, and urges that they use their undoubted influence in impressing them upon the minis ers, societies, dealers and all with whom they are brought into conduct in the handling of a funeral. Messrs. J. H. Dabney, J. H. Winslow, McKenzie Scott, Jesse Barnes and others of like prominence in the profession can work wonders by understanding one another, and quietly counselling for reform along the lines indicated. The crowd at the pie counter is not so large, but it is notoriously hungry Quick service, if not bountiful, is the need of the hour. In the fight between the two wings of the Baptist Church over the question of a publishing house operated by the race, our sympathies are with those who stand for the development of our own business enterprises. The Baptist publication department nowjat Nashville, Tenn, is being ably conducted by Dr. R H. Boyd, and besides giving employment to several members of the race, is getting out literature that in interest and typographical neatness, will compare favorably with that turned out by the great religious "trusts" operated by the whites, to which some of the brethren wish to divert the printing of the books, papers and lesson leaves used by the race churches. We can do our own printing, and we hope the leaders of the Nashville movement will stand by their guns to the end If a nice, domestic man is seen down town frequently along about now, it simply means that the spring house-cleaning season is on. The manager of the First National Bank of Spartanburg, S. C., a representative of the educated South, has just extended an invitation to Boker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute to deliver an address in that city. The address is to be delivered in the auditorium of Converse College, the leading institution for white girls in South Carolina. Our readers will appreciate the significance of this invitation we are sure. The Pen and Pencil Club promises to be an Associated Press in colors. Col. Alexander A. Jones, a well known politician, who has lived in many sections of the country, and held numerous positious of prominence, died recently in the west. He was a drummer boy in the 54th Massachusetts regiment, and served through the civil war. Mr John W. Langley, the genial appointment clerk of the Census Office, is strongly indorsed for United States Attorney in the federal district recently created in Kentucky. He would make an excellent officer, and it is hoped that the President can see his way to appoint Mr. Langley In any event, the eminent Kentuckian, is pretty certain to be taken care of by the administration, for he performed service in the last campaign of the highest value. Trinity "C"—Character, Capacity, Cash. The retirement of Prof. H. T Newcomb from the agricultural division of the Census Office inspires sincere regret among all the employees who have been brought into contact with him. He goes to Philadelphia to accept the editorship of The Railway World. He carries with him the best wishes of a host of friends who admire his big-hearted methods and liberal personal views on manhood and character. Patronize business houses and resorts which invite your custom. Despite the fact that colored ladies and gentlemen cannot secure decent treatment at the Academy of Music, a cheap theater here, there are some of us who have not sufficient self-respect to stay away from the place. The first-class houses do not discriminate against any well-behaved American who wishes to enjoy a first class play. The Academy gallery should be given a wide berth. Will there be a Negro exhibit at St. Louis? The owners of the land, the possessors of the money, education, and character, the followers of industry, frugality and punctuality will rule a country, regardless of color. Those who have the most of these ingredients of power will govern through the law of the survival of the fittest, and no legislation nor agitation can alter the verdict of nature. A hint to the wise ought to be sufficient. Booked to "land"—Geo, H. White P. B S. Pinchback and T. Thomas Fortune. The sad fate Lot's wife, who looked back and was turned to a pillar of salt ought to be a warning to all "rubber necks!" Prof. W. H. Richards is favorably mentioned for a snug foreign consultship, where his courtly manner, dignified bearing and profound scholarship would bring distinction to both the race and the nation. Some fellow with plenty of time to waste has written a measly little book called "The Negro a Beast." Life is too short to notice such intellectual pigs, except to point out how far in the social and mental scale it is possible for some people to descend. Information comes from a very good source that Ex Congressman George H. White is slated for appointment as one of the auditors of the Treasury, at a salary of $4,000 per annum. That would be about the kind of a place to give this courageous leader—if President McKinley has nothing better he can drop over in his direction, MASTER HENRY COLEMAN. A Record in Masonic Work Which Speaks Well --The Subject the Pride of Local Masons. Past Master Henry Coleman whose picture appears in this issue was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry in Social Lodge No.1 October 27th,1864 passed to Fellow Craft February 9th, 1865 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason March 18th,1867. After his return from the army in the year 1877, he was elected Junior Warden of his lodge,1878 the Senior Warden,1880 the Worshipful Master He was then elected as treasurer and served from 1883 to 1886 In the year 1887 he was honored by the Grand Lodge by election as its Junior Grand Warden, then as Senior Grand Warden, which position he held for three consecutive years, when he was elected Deputy Grand Master which position he held M. A. B. C. MR. HENRY COLEMAN. for two years. When he was elected Grand Master, serving the craft as such for three years, showing nine years continuous service in the Grand Lodge. At the beginning of this Masonic year he was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge. No man in the craft has been more highly honored than Brother Cleman and at all times has borne these honors with such grace and dignity. It was under his administration as Grand Master that the custom came in use of the Wardens confessing the first and second degrees, which has done so much to perfect the work in our jurisdiction, bringing out all the beauties of the three symbolic degrees. He also in face of great opposition and the advice of some of his nearest friends granted the dispensation that made Prince Hall Lodge possible. It was he who was the prime mover in procuring for the craft our present Masonic home now nearly paid for. No man has done more for the honor and glory of our institution; no man better known by the craft; no man more popular with the entire craft. God grant that this life may be spared for many years to come to shed its benificient influence. THE CRITIC REVEALED (Continu d from 1st page ) cason to make enquiry as to the record of Mr. Thomas while a citizen of Newberry, and I find that he was a trial justice in 1876. I also find that Mr. William H Thomas was indicted on May 9. 1877 for "corruptly and fraudently" seizing and selling property. Mr. Thomas was bound over to appear at the general sessions court and bonded in the sum of $500, his ponds THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. men being Elijah Phillips, Burrell M. Raines, Henry Kennedy, and William H. Shead. When the court convened Mr. Thomas failed to appear and these bondsmen were cited by order of the court on the 17th of June 1878, to make payment of the bond which they did. A sealed sentence is now on file. Roll 1306 in the clerk's office at Newberry against Mr. William H. Thomas in this case. The case against Thomas was brought by a colored man, J. H. Blease who in the examination swears that a bale of cotton valued at $42 was taken from him and that he has never seen the cotton from that day to this. I saw Elijah Phillips an honest and respected colored blacksmith doing business in the town of Newberry and he assures me that he and his associates on the bond of Thomas paid the bond, and that they have never been able to get any payment or reimbursement of any kind from Thomas. I saw Mr, R. E. Williams a highly respected colored citizen and former merchant of Newberry, who informs me that he had endorsed for Mr. Thomas rent in the sum of $84 which he had to pay and that he has never received any reimbursement from Thomas, although he has many times requested payment of the debt. I call d Mr Williams attention to the sweeping charges made by Mr, Thomas against the virtue and morality of the women of his race, and asked Mr. Williams how he accounted for Mr Thomas' impression He said that Thom s was himself a lecherous character and doubtless drew his impressions from his personal and immediate surroundings which were horrible during his residence in Newberry. I found that Mr. Williams op'nion was concurred in by all from whom I asked information. E. W. SCREVEN. Newberry, S C., April 1st, 1901. Dear Sir—Your favor of 29 hultimo received will send certified copy of record in the case of State (vs) William Hannibal Thomas for $500. Your information as to the case is correct. Respectfully, JNO. C. GOGGANS, C, C. C. P. New Bedford, Mass., April 5, '01. Friend Bruce—Many thanks for documents you sent and which I return herewith have got certified copy of criminal court record complete in case of State vs. W H. Thomas Have received from Dr T. H. Robinson, president of faculty of Western Theological Seminary, copy of vote recorded in minutes April 17, 1868 showing Thomas was expelled on forced confession, after strenuous dental of moral conduct with a woman he afterward married and by whom he had a child in less than seven months. It seems Thomas himself had informed shortly before on another colored student and caused his expulsion so the faculty fell his own case peculiarly aggravated. The same sneaking reptile then as now. Some now they have confounded Wm Henry Thomas, A MAN and minister, with this libertine and criminal. That error they must correct and I know they will gladly do so With sincere regard, EDWARD B. JOURDAIN, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. What the scriptures say to the critic: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man whosoever thou art that judgest; for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself, for thou that judgest doest the same things. * * Thou therefore which teaches another, teaches thou not thyself? Thou that preach- CONGRESSMAN ALDRICH CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM F. ALDRICH, OF ALDRICH, ALA. Congressman William F. Aldrich, of Aldrich, Ala., in a recent letter to the Peruna Medicine Company, written from Washington, D.C., speaks of their great tonic and catarrh cure in the following words: "This is to certify that Peruna, manufactured by The Peruna Medicine Co., of Columbus, Ohio, has been used in my family with success. It is a fine tonic and will build up a depleted system rapidly. I can recommend it to those who need a safe, reliable medicine for debility." Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio, for a free copy of "Summer Catarrh," which treats on the phases of catarrh peculiar to hotweather, and contains Dr. Hartman's experience of fifty years in the treatment of these diseases. eat a man should not steal; dost thou steal? Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols dost thou commit sacrilege?—Romans 11 1, 21 22. No more need be said concerning "thomas;" his unenviable record speaks for itself, and if there is anything in it of which he is particularly proud he's welcome to it all. These disclosures will explain more fully than any words of ours who this man is who has presumed to set himself up as a critic and censor of the morals of the Negro race. Discriminating people of whatever race will be slow to attach much if any, importance to the learned deliverances of this "second Daniel come to judgment" to be found in the autobiography of w. hannibal thomas. His extreme modesty possibly prevented him from giving his book its correct title. JOHN EDWARD PRUCE. 97 Orange St., Albany, N.Y. Notice to Pittsburg Subscribers. The Pittsburg subscribers are notified to pay our agent, Mr Jos. Evans, this week when he calls. The Colored American in addition to all news stands be had at the restaurant of Mr. Nelson S. Coleman, 1924 Wylie ave. 9 Asst. director of music Miss Harriet A.Gibbs, of 14 N street N. W., has recovered from an attack of La Grippe which has confined her to the house for two week. Wort More Than the "War Heroes The work being accomplished by Booker T. Washington is worth tenfold more than the personally conducted exploits of our self-made war heroes. Washington Post. The Jubilee Singers. The Slayton Jubilee Singers after entertaining a well-filled house on March 30th at Baldwin, Kans., remained over Sunday and were royally entertained by the B. T. Washington Club of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Tutts and Mr. Washington added many laurels to their a'ready magnificent crown. The audience was well pleased with the company's performance. Buy a Copy. The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth streets, Evansville, Ind. All the leading Journals and race papers are handled there.