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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER THE OLD DOMINION. Senator Daniels' Manly Stand - The Duty of Afro-Amer can Virginians-The Bc heman Club News Notes. Alexandria, Va., Special—The Colored American comes to Alexandria for the purpose of supplying a necessity complained of for several days, yes ever since the Leader failed in its efforts to lead us to the city of Magnificent Distances and that other paper failed to have things here as they wished to be. The real success of this paper invariably springs from real, genuine merit and as this valuable periodical is in a most eminent degree successful, we feel justified when we say to the people of Alexandria and Virginia generally that the facilities for imparting a practical knowledge of the general news of the day, among all the people are of a most distinguished and exceptional character. Superficial smattering, or mere words on paper, would never bring the prosperity that has thus far attended this very creditable and elegant journal, skill in the press room, and superior skill at that; and brainy editor and associate editors and correspondents all of which The Colored American may justly boast of, is absolutely necessary to win the confidence and favor of the educated reading people. That this paper has won such honors; and the most liberally patronized journal emanating from the proudest race in this great country is a forgone conclusion when these facts are acknowledged. The people of Alexandria should certainly give it their hearty support and bear in mind that to read and be read by America's leading people is what millions are paying countless sums of money for daily. Please let us have the 400 subscribers at once. The opinion of Senator Jno. W. Daniel recently published in the Washington Post and several Virgin a papers in relation to a proposition to insert in the proposed new constitution of Virginia, a clause requiring the appropriations of the colored school funds of this state derived from colored people, etc., was the cause of much rejoicing among many voters here and throughout the state. Many proposed efforts have been abandoned. We hope that every colored man in the state will remember that his first duty in relation to this very important matter is to vote and vote for the candidate who will best serve us as a people in the convention. The effort of many democrats in the state to make this convention a strictly democratic party affair or mea- WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1901. J. H. sure has to a great degree failed and what the Virginia Negro wan's to do on election day is to get to the poll and vote and use every effort to defeat the enemies to the Negro race in old Virginia. Alexandria has in de 1500 citizens whose induction keep them from home well to keep in touch with news by reading The Ocean. Buy it of your new THE BOHEMIAN CLUB. This very popular organization which has done so much for the advancement of our 400 and a favored few from Washington City have decided to give a social May 16th and it is fair to suppose that the event which is looked forward to with so much interest will be crowned with success, as the Bohemians are the people who know how. The officers are, Dr. Albert Johnson, president; Prof. P. H. Lumpkins, vice-president; Mr. W. F. Evans, recording secretary; Mr. Robert A. Dorsey, corresponding secretary; Mr. R. L. Adkins, financial secretary; Mr. F. H. M. Murray, treasurer; Mr. James W. Lumpkins, sergeant-at-arms, all readers of The Colored American. Alexandria has in different cities 1500 citizens whose industrial occupation keep them from home who will do well to keep in touch with the home news by reading The Colored American. Buy it of your newsdealer, send your subscription to the general office, Washington, D. C, or to the undersigned, Alexandria's representative. An effort is being made here to raise $500 for the purpose of aiding the executive committee to do what they can at Richmond, Va., during the sessions of the coming constitutional convention and afterward, if necessary we hope the many organized bodies will respond as well as individuals. Several lots of ground, together with improvements thereon belonging to the estate of the late John Anderson Seaton will be sold at public auction the 27th inst. Send your orders for The Colored (Continued on 8th page.) PRICE FIVE CENTS. PRICE FIVE CENTS. THE PARKHURST PARTY. Atlanta Entertains Royally an Eastern Delegation Enroute to Tuskegee—College Glee Clubs in Evidence—News Notes From the Gate City. Atlanta, Ga., Special—Sunday, April 21, 1901 was a red letter day for the Negro in the South. The occasion being the presence of fifty leading Eastern capitalists. Divines, editors, scholars, etc., at the First Congregational church here. These visitors were on a visit to Tuskegee, Ala., to Prof Washington's school, Rev H Proctor, the pastor, and Prof Washington being fast friends. An arrangement was perfected whereby this party was tendered a reception at the Congregational church. Dr. John Meigs of Hill School, Potts-town, Pa., and Dr. T J. Backus addressed the Sunday-school at 10 o'clock Drs. C. H. Parkhurst of New York, Henry E. Cobb, H. B. Frisell and Prof. Washington spoke to the congregation at 11 o'clock At 2:30 o'clock p.m., the delegation was welcomed to the city and State under the auspices of the Young Men's League of the church. Addresses were delivered by Gov. H. D. Candler on part of the State, Mayor Mims on part of the city; Hon. G. C. G'enn, State School Commissioner on part of Education, Dr. W E. B. DuBois on part of the schools, Rev. Dr. L. B. Maxwell in behalf of the colored people. Responses were made by Mr. R. C. Ogden, Dr. J L M. Curry, Dr. Albert Shaw, Dr. Francis G. Peabody, Prof. B. T. Washington and others. At 7 o'clock p. m., Rev. James M. Cooper and Dr. James McAllister addressed the Endeaver Society. At 8 o'clock a farewell service of the day was held and short talks were made by Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Mr. W. H. Baldwin, Mr. Walter H. Page, Mr. Julian Hawthorne of the Philadelphia North American and Rt. Rev. W. M. McVickar, Bishop of Rhode Island. The quartettes of the Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Clark University and Spellman Seminary furnished excellent music for the occasions during the entire day. The ushers were Hon. C. C. Wimbish, C. C. Cater, Esq.; Hon. E. L. Simon, Sam'l. T. Steele, T. E. Askew, Dr. L. B. Palmer. The pastors of the whi'e churches were unnerved by this scoop of Dr. Proctor's. The church was literally packed all day. Capt. T. H. Frazier has resigned his position as headwaiter at the Kimball and will go to the Cnl. (Continued on 5th page.) --- 10 DUNBAR AT TUSKEGEE. Rev. Whitaker Revisits the Scenes of his Early Labors. Tuskegee, Ala, Special -Rev. J. W. Whitaker, formerly connected with Tuskegee in the capacity of chaplain, but now pastor of the Congregational church at Savannah, Ga. was with us Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mr Whitaker gave up his work here in 1891, but has kept in close touch with the institution and its work, and seemed to find real pleasure in revisiting the scenes of his early labors. He spoke quite happily to the students in the chapel Tuesday evening. Young men who are sixteen years of age, strong, healthy and able-bodied, who are anxious to receive an education, can enter Tuskegee now and remain during the spring and summer months. An opportunity will be provided for them to work out their expenses and beside earn something towards their expenses next year. Our readers are urged to call this offer to the attention of deserving young men who are sincerely anxious to help themselves towards the securing an education. Young men desirous of accepting this offer are urged to address Principle Washington at once for particulars. We are please to announce a visit of ten days from Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar beginning the latter part of this week. Mr. Dunbar read from his poems at a meeting held in Tuskegee's interest in the concert hall of Madison Square Garden, New York, a few days ago. Mr. Dunbar's general health is far from good and he has been in Jacksonville, Fla. since the New York meeting recuperating. Mr. Dunbar will spend the time at Tuskegee at resting and renewing old acquaintances E H. CAREY. REV. THOMAS SCORED. A Cambridge Divine Tells'a Large Congregation of the Perfidy of Thomas. Cambridge, Mass., Special.—If the proverbial saying that one's ears burn when being talked about is true then Col. William Hannibal Thomas's must have last Monday evening at the St. Paul church, when the pastor Rev. S. Timothy Tice delivered an able paper in answer to his book "The American Negro" which has aroused and is now arousing much antagonism and agitation. The edifice was crowded to the door and many who remained in the hallways were subsequently in deficiency for elbow room as the crowd did not cease coming till late. Dr. Tice spoke in low measured tones, and told in that clear, intelligible, style peculiar to himself of some crimes Col. Thomas has committed and gave evidence to these facts by reading some extracts from letters from prominent citizens in different section of the country who are personally acquainted with him, the Colonel. In this way the speaker proved the author a pessimist and touched on some of the most vulnerable questions of Mr. Thomas. In fact he was condemned throughout the entire evening by other speakers as well as the Dr. After Rev. Tice had concluded his manuscript the audience who gave the closest attention to the speaker, was well pleased with the address and showed their appreciation by applauding. A spontaneous and unanimous move was taken toward a contribution for the publishing of that paper which will soon appear in book form. During the time of collection the following THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. were called upon by request to tell their views of the colonel's book. Hon. Isaac B. Allen, Mesers. Chas Hall, W. B. Morris and John Brown. The former created laughter when saying that he would to God the colonel were there then with two good arms he would give him a lively time. The other ministers dwelt briefly upon the rast and present life of Mr. Thomas. Rev. H. B Scott of N. S, pronounced the benediction. Normal (Ala.) Notes. Normal, Ala., Special Many of the professors and teachers attended the Alabama State Teachers Association in Birmingham, last week. President Councill delivered a very interesting address on "The Teacher and His Work." The concert given by the members of the school at the Huntsville Opera House last Tuesday night was enjoyed by a large crowd of both races. Young men of various universities and colleges continue to write for President Council's noted addresses on the Negro question, to assist them in their debates. Miss Grace T. Walker in charge of the McComrick Household at Huntsville accompanied Mr. Spicey, of New York, a cousin to the Madame McCormick, to Normal and spent an afternoon this week inspecting the work. They expressed great pleasure at the progress of the work. Miss McCormick has in her household two of our girls and is so well pleased with their conduct and proficiency that through the influence of Miss Grace F. Walker she sent President Council a check for several hundred dollars, so much needed at Normal. FREETO PATRONS Free SCOTT's HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER -Makes curly hair grow straight end long. Free to patrons. Enclose a 2c stamp for particuars Address SCOTT REMEDY Co , Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper THE CARTOON FEATURE The Colored American, one of our foremost papers, 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 cartoonist in the United States to furnish each week an original cartoon, illustrating some feature of the race prejudice which exist 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 characteristic 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 Pro-gress of Disfranchiseme it," (an original cartoon); "Color Line in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing," "The Black Belt, Tuskegee, Ala." 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Why not let this matter be settled by a contest on the exemplification of the work. Who is the person that will present the jewel to be contested for by the several Chapters.? I want some Brother of tbe craft to dothis. We know the good results of a contest, its the only way by which we arrive at good and perfect work. Prince Hall Lodge at its regular meeting on motion of Brother W. A. Warfield voted unanimously to enter the contest for the jawel and expressed the opinion that the work should be the first degree rather than the burial ceremooy which in their opinion was too grave a subject for a contest. Brother Lomax why isit that Wid- ows’ Sons can’t enter the contest this year, You have some good material in your Lodge, young meu anxious and ready for a fight to wrest that | jewel from Eureka. You would do | well to let them enter. It will surely arouse an enthusiasm that can but do your Lodge good and bring Widows’ Sons to the front in point of good work. Right Bminent Grand Commander R.8. Watts with his officer were pres- ent at the opening of the three nights’ eutertainment given hy Henderson Commandery Knight Templars at Stew- ard’s Hall which bas proven to bea gtand finanolel success. Sir Knight George W. Jones seems determined that this dead Commandery shall live again. Sir Knight Jones you are doing &great work and your reward will be higher honors when you reach the Grand Commandery, Datcher Lodge No. 15, at its last meeting after a few remarks by Past Master Turner on hia proposed plans of raising a suflicient amount of money to purchase two Past Grand Masters jew- els 'o be presented to Brothers Coleman and Bailey voted $2 and the brethren Promised to contribute ten cents each. Ihave heard the name of Past Senior Grand Warden John T. Layton men- Honed as the next Grand Master of our Juriediction. Brother Layton is fully competent and no man has done more than be for the good of the craft. He added 25 names to the rolls of Eureke Lodge the one year he wag Master and itelected Grand Master would fill the position with honor and credit to him. telf 8nd to the institution to which he is to devoted. | Itia Teported that Brother Richard H. Jones will seek a demit from Wid. ows’ Son Lodge tor the purpose 0} , joing Eureka Lodge. Brot' er Tur- ‘Ret has declared that Brother Jones Caonot come in Eureka while he i: there, _ There are tickets going the rounds THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ject is a worthy one and deserves suc- cess. Weall must by our dimes pack that ball that night, There is nothing so much threatens the progress of our institution as our inability to render aid to our destitute widows and helpless orphans. The ur- gent demand is that some plan be adop- ted whereby we will be able after the last honors have been paid to the mem- ory of our dead brothers to Pay over to the family of deceased at least $300. The brother who will champion such a ‘cause while he will be censured at first will be honored and called blessed af- terward and over his remains will be erected a monument of the finest mar- ble. There has been many complimentary remarks as to the sketch which ar- peared in the last issue on Brother My- ers, yet no one has correctly guessed who the writer was, Isaw Grand M>ster 8.W. Lampton of Mis3i‘s'ppi on Saturday and in course of aconversation he imforms me that during the last Masonic year the Stron- ger Grand Lodge had expended $63 000 8s death bevefits to Mason’s widows : families. I would not say what we bave done for ours. River Queen. The excursion business down the river on tre steamer River Queen is on the boom. The f slowing da‘es have been taken: May 5, Opening of season, Thomas Washing- ton’s Orchestra. “ 30,W H, Nixon Social Club. June 8, Piano Movers. “4, Blcoming Youth Soctal Club. June6é Junk Dealersto Lower Cedar Point, June 10, Old Point Social Club to Grymont. 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The hall was tastefully and handsomely decora- ed and Mr. w.H. Dabney sustained his reputation as a caterer by the ele- gant manner. style and taste in which he served the most excellent menu for the occasion. Among those present were: Mr.C. H. Brown and Miss Cora Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Flsming, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. P, Y. Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs, Wil- liam Irving, Mr.and Mrs. Louis Way- land, Mr. and Mrs, A. F. Angel, Mr. a Henry Dicxenson and Miss Fannie Brown, Mr. Wm. F. Biown and Mise Emma © Jenkins, Mr. aud Mrs. Wil. liam Washington. Mr. Clirence Car} and Miss Lena Wobipps, Mr. and Mrs Saint Louis Angel, Mr. and Mrs. Adan H. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. John O Cosby Mr. and Mra. W. Troy Kennie, Mr. ant Mrs John E. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. C H. Bullock, Mr. and J. G@ Sbelcoa, Mr and Mrs. 8. L Bundy, Mr. and Mrs Jno, D. Coles. Mr E. Allen and Mis Ethel Brown, Mr. R. E. Wood an Miss Bercba Kennie, Mr. Albert Cary and Miss Susie Buckner, Mr. C M Tay Jor and Miss Jennie Brown, Mrs, Alfre¢ Brookr, Misses Kebecca Fergusoa, A O Brant, Mary Martin, Sasie Flsming Lizzie Brown. The chaperones were Mrs Martha Brown, Mrs. John Wes! Mrs. Harriet Brown, Mrs. Harriet Ec moads, Mrs. Sadie Scott. Music wa furnished by the colored orchestra Th “8 Vis the oldest social and literar clab in the city—and has held its ow and constantly improved under th wise lsadership of the president, Mr. ( H Brown as well as the rast of its mo excellent corps of officers. MONTICELLO, THE BASE BALL NEWS. The demonstration which the Wask- jagton Base Ball Club of the American League gave with the crack George- town Club Jast Monday more than wal- rants the belief that Mr. Manning has whipped together a strong team—one that will give a good account of itself and whether winning or losing will make the spectators feel that he has witnessed a battle royal. While it is too eatly to make any predictions as to the future standing of the club it can be depended upon that the modest “fan” wont be called upon to do the perpetual blushing act by having to turn the tabla of averages upside down to locate the home team at the top as in the sad days of yore. It is to be hoped that all the old guard will return to the fold, turn out en masse and give our new aggregation & rousing and Joyal welcome and consisteat support. You, the rooters, will fiad your moneye worth waiting for you at every game at the new park. Course we can’t win ’em all but there promises enoug coming one way to more then make up for the warm dinners which wé wont eat in our eagerness to see th royal sport. LITTLE BALL BATS, If enthusiasm, earnestness and con scientiousness counts for anything, no & man on the team bat who promises t make good. Same old Everitti—same old ston wall. Just enough old vets on the team t balance the impetuosity of the fries youngsters, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G Prof. Johnson’s Demise. Prof. B. A. Johnson, a member of the faculty of Livingstove Colleze, Salisbury, N. C., died at that place on Saturday of last week and was buried in the family plot, Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday. Prof. Johnson was an effi- cient and painstaking instructor, hav- ing served his alma mater in such ca- pacity since 93 a yearor 80 after bis graduation. He had traveled consider- ably, his last extensive jaunt extend- ing acros; the grest blue pond in com" pany with Bishop Walters lest summer There was no more active layman in -| his church than he, of which his fathel -| was a bright and shining lieht in the .|West for many years, Although § >| young man Prof. Johnson had beet 3|twice married but in each case of shor -| duration, the first of only a few week yjand tae latter period covering atout : . | year, the viclim of an unsuccessful of oJeration of the surgeon’s Knife, Th , | few remeiaing relatives have the sm d | path of a large circle of friends. Collector John C Dancy of Wii- mington, N. C.,« ropped in to see us Monday while enroute North to attend the sitting of several Conferences of bis Church, of which he is a prominent and active figure. ee Mr. Edward E, Cooper was in Balti ‘more last Monday on business. He was given as‘ag in the evening by Messrt- Cummings, Stith, Adams, Lewis, Tun- staliand others, Mr. Cooper is de- servedly popular in Baltimore. Notice. Agents will oblige us when making returns, if they will send in all copies of April 13th uncut, as the entire issue i3 sold out and some special orders re main unfilled. tt. paid sei iee) olienese Sees FREE TO PATRONS Scorr’s Face Breach ano Beautirien- A Der- fect Skin Whitener. Free to patrons. ree Enclose a 2c stamp for particulars. Ad- dress Scott Remepy Co., Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. ey HOW TO GO ON THE STAGE, Franklin Flyes’ Advice to Aspirants for Histrionic Honors, “All the professions are overcrowded. The placard of ‘No application for en- gagement received’ might just as we i be hung at the doorway of every law, medical, or editorial office as at the por- tal of the theatre,’’says Franklin Fyles in Everybody’s Magazine. That is what I have thought in reading the letter- of inquiriy about the stage They have come from all parts of the United States, but not from all kinds of persons. Hardly any one of the writers have betrayed a lack of a‘ least a fair education. Many have given reasons, real or fancied—euch a profi- ciency in elocution at school, or expe- rience 8s actors in amateur performan- ces—why they deem themselves fit to get into a theatre by the stage door in. stead of the public entrance. So | have not felt like replying to ¢ll of! ‘Ithem, ‘Don’t try.’ I have, instead, ad. | vised them to go to the travelling and ‘resident managers, especislly thos ‘| with companies of moderate merit an¢ scant prosperiiy, and offer themeeive: for inspection. Possessors of good look : and crude abilities will not fail, wit! t some persistence, to secure in that wa) >| tair trial, if not much remuneration But if they find that not one in a suc cession of twenty experts is favorabl. | impressed at all, then they should b convinced that they have been mistak Ojen about themeelves, and that the y | have simply sought an opportunity fc their ambitioa to ‘o’etleap itself,’ ”’ at THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order ol —> True Relom ORGANIZED January 1, 1 ee 604, 606 and 608 HN. nd St, - - R An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their hor business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business | ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed | ored men, who are members of the Order. if you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not y than three (3) years Dor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to memb There are two Fountains, tre Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Topo the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 , age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) a8 joining fee. If you the country yon pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cé months. You pay a8 taxes 80 cents per mortb. ‘As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in week ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain vou mu 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, eith installments. The monthly dues are either as Fountains may decide. The annual ta You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $ in weekly payments. ‘As Death Benefit, your family will be you die within a year. After one year the is $37. Tn the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, ther Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. payable annually or quarterly. In Class B. the age limit ls 14 to ov dues, $4 75 to $7.60. The Certifica'e is vi After one year, its value is $200 to $65 Tn Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued fi one vear its value is $500 to $300 In Class M, the age limitis 14 to 50 yer $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from You are entitled to a Life Members! Classe B and E upon purchase of the re pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wi HALF MILLION DOLLARS. ‘ne Grand Fountain U dled Uleer on ot. end ental af @%21 964 Th overa 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, overs HALF MILLION DOLLARS. ga THE Banx.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound no: Bok and fivurisbing institution that is a credit not only to the Or = =a der butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The > a 4 Bs capital stockis $100,000. The business ig the same as that of ge: any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by ee the same safeguards. The stock eelle for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposits. The following j3 a copy of the Cashier’s report to Anditor of Publie Accounts of Virgina at close of business Sept., 5, 1960 and shows its fleurishing condition :— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. iS PESO ees nee gee te Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 80 O.her stock, bonds and MOFtZAQES «20... ccereeeeeeeee 164,428 83 Due from National Banks... 48,383 22 Banking House ........ ........ 14,000 00 Other real estates .........0+-0. 99,588 00 Farniture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes POI ose stes ovonsibanccacecanceesl = (eOO e Specie, nickels and cents .... 12,399 80 Paper CUFTENCY wesc eeeeeerees 35,820 00 | DOGR co cccses, ovaseevvocnmece SUL IMU: 08 The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth 86. Richmond, Va., and members of the Urder and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products, Tue REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the peuple, representing co operation and combination of the race and is the Beaeon Light, the Headliebt, ‘the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.0 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which i turn-d out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico Gounty, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of Jand, and established thereon an “Old Folk’s Home’, With un- exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- trance to this home to its members alone, ner even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid uf the whole race, regardiess of their residence or connections. The Order makes iteelf the trustee ior this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people. black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer’s Savings Bavk, 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, #* invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleassv! and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. f The Real Estate Department manages and cantgols all property interes!s ° the Ordeer.. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel — fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leas i uiidings. For any further information, address r @ W. Bes | IW, BP, BUBBELE, G. W, Sosreter?, W. L. Tavsca, @. W, Master, : a == = oe eam ae eer St 3 R Ns en ce ae rept qi vy Lp LAS SS ag See Ve Bee Gapital stoek paid in .......... 88,125 00 Sn FOO wececseeceseeseverece 80,957 81 Undivided profits... 6,826 50 Demand certificate of de- POBit....c0e00 coreceser sreeesees te tt 96.786 29 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Total ....n.0c. cssscoees essooseees 391,120 64 Beer eee ee Store is located at 501 North Sixth Bt. der and the public generally are saved 8. ublished by the order from its own of » voice of the peuple, representing Co snd is the Beaeon Light, the Headliebt, ae ae ee |6hl le! 8 Oe |, 1881. Richmond, Ya. Town Topics. Smallpox is disappearing. Candidates for justice of the peace continue to appear. Dr. W. Bruce Evans has returned from Hampton, Va. Miss Blanche Washington is learning to be a press feeder. Buffalowards the enterprising Washingtonian is beginning to take his way. Miss Emma B West, of 2251 12th street, goes to Atlantic City for the season. Mr. F. M. Sims, the talented lawyer and stenographer, will locate in the great West. The Pen and Pencil Club elects officers at its regular meeting the first Thursday evening in May. The reception last week at the Conservatory of Music, given by the popular Oriental, was a signal success. Mr. Frederick Williams of the Manufactures Division of the Census, has resigned, and returned to Boston. Miss Eva E. Belle, an accomplished musician, is acting as organist for the Metropolitan A M. E. church. Miss Emma Thomas, 3213 O street, northwest, was pleasantly "surprised" by a party of friends last Friday night. Prof. J. Henry Lewis has been asked to present his splendid oratorio, "Emmanuel," in Baltimore and Alexandria. Miss Emma B. West, of 2251 12th street northwest, entertained a few friends at luncheon last Sunday evening. Prof. Jesse Lawson speaks tomorrow at the Second Baptist Lyceum on "The Politiosl Future of the Negro in America." Mrs. Isabel Lacy, of 1221 W street, has been on the sick list, but under the care of Dr. E. D. Williston, has about recovered. Mrs. Minnie Scott Smith, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., has joined her huband in this city for permanent residence. Mrs. Eustis B. Johnson, 1930 14th street northwest, is rapidly recovering from the effects of an accident, which resulted in a badly sprained ankle. Lawyer Fitzgerald, who occupied an office in the Capital Savings Bank building, has returned to Baltimore, where he will resume his practice. The inclement weather greatly interfered with the recent concert and recital at Shiloh Baptist church at which Mrs Henrietta Vinton Davis and Mr Albert Young were to appear. The Treble Clef Club is doing an excellent work in developing among its members a taste for the best in music. The ladies deserve great credit for their efforts in this important direction. Prof. Kelly Miller, Mr. Andrew F. Halyer and Editor Robert Pelham were among the colored speakers who addressed the National Academy of Social Science, which met in this city last week. There are no candidates for the presimency of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, Prof. Kelly Miller has given the organization a splendid administration and will be unanimously re-elected next month. The star concert at John Wesley church, Connecticut avenue, was well attended last Tuesday evening. Those participating were Mrs. G. W. Clinton, wife of Bishop Clinton, Lient. R. E. Toomey, Mr. J. Thomas Butler and others. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. Persons having sent in money for copies of April 13th issue will please be patient as all orders will be filled as soon as our returns arrive. This issue which contains "The Critic Revealed" article by Bruce Grit was entirely sold out. tf. Next Monday evening at the Second Baptist church, a select chorus from Baltimore, numbering sixty voices, will render the cantata, "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," with Mme. Anna Lee Slade in the title role. Prof. C. H. Harris is manager, Mr. Elisha Mitchell and Prof. Jerome Jones, directors. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson is preaching a series of sermons from peculiar sounding texts at the Second Baptist church, which are proving interesting and are drawing large audiences. Tomorrow at 11 o'oIcek, "Rainbow About the Throne." The series continues until May 12th. It may not be generally known, but it is a fact that Col. Robert R. Bowie, late of the Personal Liberty League, is an author and composer. He has secured two copywrights recently, and will put a song on the market that will make Nathan Bivans, Madison Reed and other amateurs look like selling platers-at least that is what Bowie say. Hon. John P. Green, United States Stamp Agent will address the Second Baptist Lycoum on the first Sunday in May. His subject will be "John Brown and His Immortals," and the day will be devoted to the grand old hero of Harper's Ferry. The effort on this occasion will be one of Mr. Greene's very best this eminent scholar and orator has yet given in this city. Last Tuesday evening at Bethel Literary and Historical Association the Womans League of the District of Columbia presented some interesting talks on what the organization is doing for charity and for the elevation of their sex. An excellent showing was made, and new friends were brought to the support of the League. Substantial progress is being made all along the line, under the leadership of Mrs. John F. Cook, president, and Mrs. Ida D. Bailey, secretary. Prof. Jesse Lawson, whose able and constant work in the matter of promoting organization devoted to racial protection and in enforcing respect for the colored people in the political arena, is known and appreciated everywhere, will speak before the Second Baptist Lyceum tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. on "The Political Future of the Negro in the United States." Some new and highly important facts will be brought out, and the people should not fail to hear Prof. Lawson tomorrow. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law suits, lost or absent friends interest. to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two zenst stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET, X PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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. 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. Opportunities for Colored Men in the West. The Accident Gold Mining Company, Republic, Washington. The officers of the ACCIDENT are decided to dispose of a few thousand shares in the mines. THE CAPITAL STOCK value 5 cents, assessible to par and not shares in the treasury. THE ACCIDENT West from the great Republic Mine which famous. At the surface the ledge was four IN GOLD. At the depth of ten feet the ledge age $240 IN GOLD. If the values correspond, judging from the experience of fifty feet will develop a producing proper experts who are familiar with the forms. It is the intention of the complete development work until the property is steady producer. It is for the purpose that they are offering the first block of office. The office of the Accident Go has no salaried officers. All money received economically used in assisting to defraught Monthly reports will be furnished to store. An opportunity is offered to a big company and opportunities are offered to the South who want to better their there. They can find plenty of work at granities with the other races. The secretary and treasurer of a colored man and has spent twenty years real estate dealer and street railway con- mers of the ACCIDENT GOLD MINING COMPANY, one of a few thousand shares of stock for the purpose of THE CAPITAL STOCK IS $50,000, one million passable to par and not to exceed one mill per treasury. THE ACCIDENT MINE is located in the great Republic Mine which has made this section of surface the ledge was four feet in width and assayed depth of ten feet the ledge is seven feet in width and GOLD. If the values continue to increase in the age from the experience of other mines seems probable to develop a producing property, and this is the opinion are familiar with the formation of the camp. In the intention of the company to continue and with the present work until the property is sufficiently developed. It is for the purpose of partially defraying the offering the first block of 5,000 treasury shares at 5 per cent. office of the Accident Gold Mining Company is at the officers. All money received from the sale of the houses in assisting to defray the expenses of development will be furnished to stockholders on applications. Opportunity is offered to colored men for investment and opportunities are offered to the enterprising men who want to better their condition, to take their share in find plenty of work at good wages and will have other races. The secretary and treasurer of the company, Mr. Romaine, and has spent twenty years in the West as a builder and street railway contractor, The officers of the ACCIDENT GOLD MINING COMPANY have decided to dispose of a few thousand shares of stock for the purpose of developing the mines. THE CAPITAL STOCK IS $50,000, one million shares, par value 5 cents, assessible to par and not to exceed one mill per share, 400 000 shares in the treasury. THE ACCIDENT MINE is located one mile due West from the great Republic Mine which has made this section of the state so famous. At the surface the ledge was four feet in width and assays average $1.10 IN GOLD. At the depth of ten feet the ledge is seven feet in width and assays average $240 IN GOLD. If the values continue to increase in the same ratio, which, judging from the experience of other mines seems probable a depth of fifty feet will develop a producing property, and this is the opinion of the best experts who are familiar with the formation of the camp. experts who are familiar with the formalities 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 stock of treasury 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 assisting to defray the expenses of development work Monthly reports will be furnished to stockholders on application. Monthly reports will be furnished to stockholders on behalf of the company. An opportunity is offered to colored men for investment in this mining 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, Dont fail to get a copy of Mr Hilyer'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. Hilyer 2352 6th street n. w. tf. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Undertaker and Embalmer, All Orders Promptly Attended To. Office Cor. F and 2d S. W. Terms Reasonable. --- P. O. Box 35. THE GOLD MINING COMPANY have deed a portion of stock for the purpose of development. THE MINE IS $50,000, one million shares. Paid to exceed one mill per share, 400,000 PERCENT MINE is located one mile due which has made this section of the state so secure in width and assays average $1.10. It has seven feet in width and assays average continue to increase in the same ration, other mines seem probable a depth of twenty, and this is the opinion of the best opinion of the camp. Many to continue and vigorously proceed. Property is sufficiently developed to become of partially defraying these expenses, 1000 treasury shares at 5 cents. The Mining Company is at Republic. I received from the sale of treasury stock in the expenses of development work, stockholders on application. Colored men for investment in this mine led to the enterprising colored men of condition, to take their families Westward wages and will have equal opportunity. The company, Mr. Romeo Marshall, is based in the West as a successful miner,ractor. ALL, Secretary and Treasurer, Accident Gold Mining Company, Republic, Washington. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. --- TO | heen. ae |lCUc THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. @ ; #BE NOT DECEIVED* i 8 TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA.’ n King of all Hair. Tontes, f “ OZONO.” : : . \ Sassy IN - ge “ua MN Uy S24 Sa ul \ ay 3 yy. ; 2 ie eG NX SS a Se soa), Ui ‘\ owl UNG We CE ee 6 NBS © ARO h We4 4D a WZ) + NA lew We \ FORE. ‘AFTER. BEFORE. AFTER a fir Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and “y hair-straighteners now or the market, and knowing to a certainty that man: #§N of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to meke a aiebesteace honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. tn ‘4. the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate #QN circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, whea it was put upon the market and gq met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of #QN 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 4, member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow AWN 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 ‘4. number of people who imitate and make capital ont of the merits of other fqN people’s goods. Seeing our marked snecess, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are ga, Worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair f§N 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 gy these let us sound a warning—be careful what you useon your hair. Do not AWN be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics, iN OZONO, £98 which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is clnimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask youa plain question—would we abso- gp, lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 i! -ou are dissatisfied with our preparations, FES if they were not true to all we laim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one gp, Who has used Ozono has beer satisfied in every respect. res 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Baie Tonics. Ozono will positively gp take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- AN some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will eure your head of all itching, worrying sealp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, gp, 2nd Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair AES from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soit. -_ Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising MN remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell ou to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will bura up the “an lie of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any FES 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. nas The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at ant time: Cut out this coupon and send gp to us, enclosing with it the sum of Ono Dollar, and we wiil forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rougb skin soft and pliaat, and cures ail @, skin diseases. Also reyoves all facial imperfections, and actually removes EUS small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, Avene all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look Fes younger. %e We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is gx absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever WW. BSS eee. eee ees be used onthe scalp. 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Why the promotions of deserving colored employees under the government are so few and far between. If Tom Allen feels better, now that he has relieved himself of his famoue maiden speech at the Lyceum. Why is it that people who live in glass houses are the most audacious in the dangerous habit of throwing stones. If the people who lay awake of nights, hatching schemes of newspaper consolidations, are not talking through their hats. 'If one or two of the conspicuous divorce suits now pending are not rather rich specimens of farce comedy or opera bouffe. If the departments would not be better off if a few of the sycophantic Negroes bigoted Caucasians could be eliminated. Why some of our young ladies who are anxious to teach, do not try for some of the good places offered in the Philippines. If the insanity epidemic isn't working overtime in its mad endeavor to make the Negro go crazy, just the same as white people. If the banquet procession cannot be deflected in the direction of Hon. 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Why Chase's, the Academy of Music and the Lafayette Square Opera House are allowed to violate the civil rights law with impunity, and a poor black man is sent to the work house for purloining a chicken. If the speeches of the High School orators are to be censored this year, to avoid the officious rebuke of a bumptious preacher, such as happened two years ago, to the disgust of every liberal-minded person. If the rumor is true that Major Sylvester detailed an officer to haunt Moore & Prioleau's cafe, to listen to Edward C. Allen's talk, with a view of determining whether or not that young gentleman was as much of an anarchist as his flaming jacket indicated. 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, 1224 Wylie ave. THE COLORADO AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. A heavy downpour of rain kept many persons away from the second presentatson of the oratorio "Emanuel," last Friday evening at Asbury M. E-church, under the direction of Prof J. Henry Lewis. Notwithstanding the adverse circumstances, the production was given in complete form, and with as much conscientiousness as if the house had been packed. The music is of the highest order, and reflects great credit upon the ladies and gentlemen of the company. Prof. Lewis should present the oratorio several times more, when the weather is favorable, as too much work has done in the way of preparation to justify a withdrawal until thousands have heard the oratorio. HAVE YOU GOOD HAIR? HAVE YOU GOOD HAIR? address SCOTT KEMEDY Co., Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. COME & JOIN! THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 10 Departments Incorporated in One Viz.: Provision, Fuel, Banking, Insurance, Pub- lishing, Education, Purchasing, Manufact- bring, Employment and Contracting. 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SCOTT'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER—Makes curly hair grow straight and lor g. Free to patrons, Enclose a 2c amp for particulars. Q If interested in this Associationwrite to Home Office, 514 South 12th street, Philadelphia THE JUGGERNAUT OF PREJUDICE. discovered in South Carolina are no more hideo adjacent to South Carolina READ THIS Which held its first convention in Boston, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Pre This convention was the first Nat ed business men ever held in this or a line of business was represented: the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the merchant and rulers of municipalit ered and papers read are all in this b of delegates and others, which makes the convention. 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. Send Express or Postoffice Money Order to J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOW "WATSON An Ideal Sum J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. Take Chevy Chase cars and change driving take Conduit Road to Turner's and drive to Glen Echo, and turn to the right. The Park is located in the most beautiful Maryland. The management will cater to the best this in a manner that will be a credit to the County. The patronage and assistance is requesturable and profitable one. 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. The management will cater to the best trade of Washington and conduct this in a manner that will be a credit to the colored people of the District and County. The patronage and assistance is requested to make this enterprise a pleasurable and profitable one. For further information call or address A. D. WATSON, Prop., 2025 L St. N. W. MRS. DR. RENNER on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Muni ch. Eavaria; treats successfully women complaints and irregularities; private sanitation for ladies before and during commen- ment. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. --- A Carolina are no more hideous than the other Carolina EAD THIS BOOK READ THIS BOOK !! "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 19 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. 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CONSTAN'S FRENCH FEMALE PILLS, PRICE $1.00. SAFE AND SURE. GESSFORD, Sole Agent. S. W. Cor. 9th and You Sts., N. W. Washington, D. C. The Passing Throng - - The House Behind the Cedars. BY BRUCE GRIT. ```markdown ``` 2 Under the American sovereignty the Negro no matter what his complexion, culture or wealth, will always be a social pariah—and outcast. The race prejudice which the white man has inherited to a degree of intensity which few of them realize will have a profound influence upon the problems now awaiting solution in Cuba, Porto Rico, the Phillipines and the United States, a task for which Americans have not shown the least aptitude or the least likelihood of performing creditably, either at home or abroad. Their national capacities do not lie in this direction, the circumstances of their national development have directly militated against their properly fulfilling such a role. Mr. Wu the Chinese Ambassador in an address in New York City recently speaking of racial prejudice said: "Racial prejudice and religious intolerance are the two monsters of barbarism. In the former days they seemed to stalk hand in hand. They set nation against nation, people against people. Oh, what a destruction of life and property there was on account of race and religious prejudices. What good came from the crusades, or the thirty years war, not any; they only inflicted trouble on christian and Mohammedan alike. The most striking religious persecution were those of the Hugenots in France and the expulsion of the Moors from Spain. After the edict of Naurus 500,000 inhabitants of France sought refuge elsewhere and the commercial condition of the country was impaired. When the Moors were expelled from Spain that country lost its best agriculturists. * * * Some people have antipathy for snakes, they consider all snakes venomous. The naturalist acts differently. He goes to the haunts of the snakes and studies their habits. He finds that a few are venomous, but that the greater number harmless. If he can overcome the prejudice as to snakes, there is no reason why we cannot overcome the prejudice of race or religion. We can do so by acquainting ourselves with the language and customs of other people. Then our feelings will be correctly modified." This is pointed and sensible and coming as it does from the representative of a race which Americans have been wont to look down on as 'heathens and barbarians" shows that these alleged "heathen and barbarians" possess more of the spirit of humanity and true brotherhood than the boasted Christians of the Western World. Caste is an arbitrary division of society into classes which may not mingle on terms of equality, in the common intercourse of life. It differs from the distinction created by wealth, refinement and education by being unsurpassable. Its barrier separates between individuals who are in important respects, mental and corporeal on an absolute level. It even consigns to a fictitious inferiority individuals who every way superior. Caste is a foe to human happiness, producing oppression, jealousy revenge and settled hate and obstructing the progress of the gospel of peace. The following story told of the late Robert Purvis, will illustrate the shallowness of the American caste spirit. Our friend Mr. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. Robert Purvis a colored gentleman of Philadelphia was about to embark for Europe in one of the packets when a Mr.——a first class aristocrat learning that a colored man was to be a passenger objected to going in the cabin with him. The captain in the true dough face style refused Mr. Purvis and he was obliged to embark for New York. In Europe he was of course treated with as much courtesy as if he had been entirely white, and perhaps a little more. But as he stepped into a shallop at Portsmouth to go on board the packet which was to bring him back to America whom should he meet but the very Mr.——who objected to his company from Philadelphia! But as Mr.——did not know him, and color was not a matter to be so nicely studied at the end of the voyage, no objections were started. The company on board was of the very elite of the American white aristocarcy; a brother of Gov. Hayne of South Carolina for one by whom Mr. Purvis was politely received and to whom during the voyage for the furtherance of the joke he endeavored and with great success to render himself agreeable. He daily walked arm in arm with some of the gentlemen on deck, and was upbraided by fathers and mothers if he neglected to dance with their daughters! On arriving at Sandy Hook, the captain gave a special entertainment, when after other toasts the health of Mr. Purvis was proposed ALL STANDING. The mother of one of the young ladies, it is true, was once on the voyage a little inquisitive "were you born in Philadelphia Mr. Purvis," said she, "No Madam" he replied, "I was born far South." "I thought as much" the lady rejoined, "for that climate will injure the most del cate complexion," Now ought not these, all of them, to be brought before the Supreme Court of Connecticut sitting at Gantenbury and tried for not having better discrimination? This story illustrates the silliness and sham of color prejudice. The "House Behind the Cedars" is a story charmingly told, and in Mr. Chesnutt's happiest and best vein and in it he shows us that the optical obfuscation of the exclusive white brother has undergone little if any change. The heroine of the story Rowena Wanvick, a pretty mulatto, whose brother, John, who has passed over on to the other side, has become a famous lawyer in South Carolina and a member of the ultra fashionable set in his city—is persuaded by him to leave her black mammy in Patersville, N. C. and the little house behind the Cedars and go to live with him now that he is a widower—in his palatial home in Clarence, S. C. The girl is at first somewhat reluctant, though deep down in her heart there is a feeling, desire, for a change of environment but she loves her black mammy devotedly and hesitates to make answer until the matter has first been considered by her mother. Her brother at an opportune moment explains to his mother the great advantages that will come to Rowena by a change of residence, he promises to send her to school and have the rough edges taken off of her and to make her his housekeeper, mistress of his house, where she will be thrown among the best people of his set and where she will, with her natural beauty and grace of manner, undoubtedly succeed in finding a husband. The picture he paints to his mother is most beautiful and realizing that Rowena's future is so big with promise Mrs. Molly gives her consent in tremulous voice—the while thinking of another sacrifice made years before, when she gave up John who went out into the world, made a name and a fortune, married a white woman and by some strange legerdemain was himself metamorphosed into a fine white gentleman as far as appearances go. Naturally ambitious for her daughter and persuaded that since John succeeded so well that Rowena could also. She accepted the will of fate though not without misgivings as to the result and bid Rowena prepare for the journey. Soon after having been installed as mistress in her brothers house where she was a general favorite of the servants and her little nephew, her brothers only child. The annual tournament of the Clarence Social Club was about to begin and so J. clety was all in a flutter over the forthcoming event which was to take place at the County Fair ground. The youth and beauty of Clarence looked forward to the coming tournament with keen interest and the best riders of the neighborhood and adjoining counties were preparing to try conclusions with each other and the place of honor in the heart of the queen of love and beauty whoever she was to be. Rowena and her brother occupied seats on the grand stand when the gallant Knights arrayed in their handsome suits of armor, passed in review, on their gayly caparisoned chargers to receive the smiles of fair ladies, preparatory to entering the lists for the prize. It happened—so the story goes—that Rowena, while admiring the splendid horsemanship of the riders, accidently dropped her dainty handkerchief over the rail, a young rider in the approaching rear ranks saw it fall and darting swiftly forward caught it on the point of his lance ere it touched the ground. He drew up his horse and made a movement as though to extend the handkerchief toward the lady who was blushing profusely at the attention she had attracted by her carelessness. The rider hesitated a moment, glanced at Warwick, and receiving a smile in return, tied the handkerchief around the middle of his lance and quickly rejoined his comrades at the head of the lists. The rest is soon told. George Tyron (for that is the name of the gallant Knight) is a North Carolinian, a client of John Warwick's and his personal friend. In the contest for the championship he was the winner, and like a true Knight of old ascribed his success to the magic of the handkerchief of the then to him unknown lady. When the judges had rendered their decision he sought the lady and was introduced to her by his friend John Warwick and was of course agreeably surprised to learn that the lady was John's sister. He chose her as the Queen of Love and Beauty—And at the ball which followed she shared with him the honors of his victory as becomes a Queen of Love and Beauty—She bore herself with such easy grace and queenly dignity that her brother John was particulally proud of her and her gallant Knight Sir George Tyron was the proudest, luckiest, happiest man in all the town of Clarence. Having danced with his fair Queen several times and while waiting between sets, he said "I trust your gracious Majesty is pleased with the homage of devoted subjects" (keeping up the character of Knight in his speech and manner). She assured him that she was, and his royal heart seemed to beat faster, he was delighted. Tyron was quite a young man, not more than twenty-three, had considerable property, much of which was in litigation and was being straightened out by John Warwick. He was a frequent visitor at John's house after meeting Rowena between whom and himself there sprang up a friendship which ripened into the most passionate love—at least on one side. The sequel was the engagement of the happy pain. By a peculiar chain of circumstances the engagement was never fulfilled. Tyron was called away on business in a neighboring city which would keep him two or three weeks. He loved Rowena so ardently that before leaving he exacted that she write him every day while he was absent from her side. Soon after he had left the city Rowena received a letter from her mother telling her of her illness which proved to be the fulfillment of a dream she had had three times in succession. This letter so impressed her that she made ready to leave at once for Pateeville. She did not, however, tell her dear George whither she had gone she merely advised him that the illness of a dear friend had called her from the city and that she would probably be back before his return to Clarence. In the meantime George was so eager to get married that he had compromised his law suit for two or three hundred dollars less in order to return to Pateeville earlier than he had originally anticipated doing. Imagine his surprises on arriving to find that the bird had flown. The letter sent him had not reached him but was returned to Clarence where he found it awaiting him. The suspense added to the delay and disappointment was terrible. Remembering that he had some property interests in Patesville and some distant relatives living there he decided to kill time and dispatch some business as well while waiting Rowena's return. Now Pateeville is a small town and in small towns every body knows every body and a few in the adjoining towns. Mrs. Molly Walden, John and Rowena's mother, was known to the white people of note in Patesville; they knew her history, or at least part of it. The doctor who attended Mrs. Molly was a relative of George Tyron and while he of course knew that Mrs. Molly was colored did not known that her daughter was passing for white in Clarence and engaged to marry his relative. Neither did Rowena know that her George was in the village—in fact neither knew that the other was anywhere around. One day while he was sitting in the doctor's buggy before a drug store the doctor having previously told him about the beautiful and fascinating Octoroon, he saw her emerge from the drug store but she passed so quickly that he could only get a glance at her form, this, however, was enough to satisfy him that it was she and when she turned the corner his eyes met hers and they knew each other. Rowena fell to the sidewalk in a heap, while George, poor fellow, was so stupified and amazed, so shocked at the discovery that "her gracious Majesty" was one of the 'children of the kurnished sun" that his former gallantry, chivalry, to say nothing of his nerve had leaked out of his anatomy as completely as though he had never possessed either. And he permitted others to go to her aid and minister to her needs. The metamorphosis was too sudden for George, the Queen of Love and Beauty in Clarence was a white maiden and fair to look upon. She was just as fair, just as lovely and lovable in Patesville but—ah that but—she was a "nigger" without pride of ancestry. George had told John Warwick one day while speaking on the subject of ancestry that one of his relatives had been hung, quartered and drawn and that he didn't go much on that subject. After this episode which resulted in the breaking off, of the engagement between these young people. George wrote to John telling him of the wonderful discovery he had made, etc., etc., and (for self protection, we opine) assured his friend and attorney that he should not advert to the fact that his late bride to be had black blood in her veins, etc., etc. The upshot of the whole matter was that when 'Rena recovered from the effects of her fainting spell and saw what her journey to the bedside of her sick mother had cost her and how she had compromised her brother who was one of the first white gentlemen of Clarence she decided to remain with her mother. After some little time she secured through the good offices of a late member of one of the feather duster Legislators an appointment as a teacher in a school near to the town in which George Tyron lived. Her influence, the Hon. Jeff Wain, was one of those saphead garralous statesmen of the African persuasion who were very numerous in the South after reconstruction and generally very pompus and ignorant. His cousin Miss Mary B. Pettifoot, who lived in Patesville and whose head he had evidently swelled had given him a fictitious reputation based on his statements to her as to his wealth and influence in his "destrict." He had a fine hoss and buggy an' a goil' watch and chain, an' a big plantation an' a lot of hosses and mules and cows and hawgs. He raise fifty bale o' cotton las' year an' he be'n ter the legislatur." As an advance agent of prosperity Miss Mary B. was decidedly it. Mis' Molly was very favorably impressed with Miss Mary B.'s rose colored stories about this saddle colored Adonis and deep down in her heart hoped that Rena would form an attachment for and marry him since she had been thwarted in her affair with the fine white gentleman. But the Hon. Jeff Wain was unbeknown, possibly even to Miss Mary B. an unmitigated scoundrel, a tolerably good liar, and a wife beater. After Rena had been teaching for some months this oily and insinuating viper met her one day when she was returning from school and attempted to kiss her. She promptly resented the insult and changed her place of residence. She had been stopping at his house. * * * George Tyron's mother hearing that there was a new teacher at the colored school came over one day to pay her a visit and was so much THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. surprised at finding her so fair in mind and color that she asked her if she was really a colored girl. She had been told about her by her son's affluence a young white girl and her womanly curiosity was so accused that she decided to come and see for herself. When she told her son of her visit to the Negro school teacher, and described her appearance he at once recognized the picture and began to concoct schemes to meet her with a view to explaining away his cowardly conduct when she had fainted at sight of him in Fatesville. He wrote her a letter and sent it to her by one of her pupils. She answered it and sent it by mail. The gist of it was that their relations were ended, that she appreciated the delicacy which made him respect her brother's secret, that a future interview between them would do no good. You are white and you have given me to understand that I am black; our romance is ended and better so. * I shall soon pass out of your neighborhood as I have passed out of your life, and hope to pass out of your memory. Tyron was determined on a meeting and britted one of the pupils who usually accompanied her from school to leave her at a certain point in the road where he would be in hiding and run back to town as fast as he could for a dollar. The scheme worked well up to a certain point, when the boy left his teacher. She did not miss him for some moments when looking around for him she beheld coming towards her the Hon. Jeff. Wain from one direction while near the road, she saw George Tyron she made up her mind quickly what to do. She wanted nothing to do with either of them and so she ran into the thickets hard by and was soon left to view. Both men tried to follow her; a storm coming up soon after, forced them to abandon the search for her. The storm increased in violence, the air grew darker and darker, a blinding flash of lightning pierced the darkness followed by a sharp clap of thunder. There was a crash of falling timber. Rena realized from her surroundings that she was lost in a swamp—not a peering at supper time nor for an hour later, anxious enquiries were made for her at Wain's house (where she had formerly bearded) by Elder Johnson. Wain expressed great surprise but betrayed a certain self consciousness which did not escape Elder Johnson's eye. Returning home he organized a search party from his own family and several near neighbors and set out with days and torches to scour the woods for the missing teacher two hours later they found her lying unconscious in the edge of the swamp. They took her home and revived her. George Tyron her white lover, was very solicitous about her and called at Elder Johnson's to learn what he could concerning her. He learned that she must 'a got out'n bed and run away indurin de nite when ev'y body wuz sleep fer dis mawnig she wuz gone and none o' us knos whar she is." Tyron then began a search for on his own account enquiring of every body whom he met, if they had seen a white woman on the road, etc., etc. Rena was found soon after by Frank, the only man who had ever truly loved her. He was not white, he was a simple hearted, loyal black fellow who in other days had been her playmate, had once saved her from drowning and who was the trusted friend of her mother's when Rena left Patesville to go C arence and become a grand white lady. Frank was taking aload of bucket sand tubs which he and his father had made to sell or trade them for country produce down in Sampson county. While driving along the road he heard a moan, he listened intently and it was repeated. Locating the sound he pulled his mule aide, sprang from the saddle and pushed his way cautiously through the outer edge of the thicket. "Good Lawd!" he exclaimed with a start, "it's a woman, a wite woman." The slender form of Rena lay stretched upon the ground in a small open space a few yards in extent, her face was turned away and Frank could see at first only a tangled mass of dark brown hair matted with twigs and leaves and cockleburs. He stood looking at her debating the serious question whether he should investigate further. * * While he hesitated the figure moved restlessly and a voice murmured, "Mama, Oh mama!" The woman turned her head and he saw that it was Rena. Her gown was torn and dusty and fringed with burs and briars When she had wandered forth half delirious pursued by imaginary foes she had not stopped to put on shoes, and her little feet were blistered and swollen and bleeding. Frank knelt by her side and lifted her leav on his arm. He put his hand upon her brow; it was burning with fever. "Miss Rena, don't you know me?" She turned her wild eyes on him suddenly—"Yes, I know you, Jeff Wain; go away from me! go away!" Her voice rose in a scream; she struggled in his grasp and struck at him fiercely with her clinched fist. * * * "You are a wicked man," she panted. "Don't touch me! I hate you and despise you." * * Kena now laughed and put up her arms appealingly. "George!" she cried in melting tones, "Dear George, do you love me? How much do you love me? Oh you don't love me!" she moaned. "I'm black; you don't love me, you despise me." Frank took her home to her mother. * * Between sunset and dark a traveller seated in a dusty buggy drawn by a tired horse crossed the long river bridge and drove up front street just as the buggy reached the gate in front of the house behind the cedars, a woman was tying a piece of crape upon the door knob. Pale with apprehension Tyron, sat as if petrified until a tall sidewhiskered mulatto came down the garden walk to the front gate. 'Who's dead?' demanded Tyron hoarsely, scarcely recognizing his own voice. "A young cullud woman, suh," answered Homer Pettifoot,—Miss Molly Welden's daughter Ren a. This book is intensely interesting and the moral it teaches to Negroes is obviously clear to those who have eyes to see. The one drop of blood makes us all one race. Those who dream of absorption as the panacea—the solution of the problem—were never more mistaken in their lives as to the remedy for the obliteration of the Hell-black curse which thrives and prospers under the name of American caste prejudice. Mr. Chestnutt has exposed it with the skill of a master, and has crucified the apostles of color prejudice upon a cross of their own making. The "ridiculousity" of color in America has long excited the mirth of Europeans and its chief devotees are those whose ancestors like George Tyron's, were either hung for sheep stealing or transported for obvious reasons from the mother country A Fact. 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Consumers Brewing Company Brews the purest Beer on the Washington Market. The highest chemical authority in the district of Columbia, after an analysis just finished of all the different beers on the market, gives this as his verdict. Don't be fooled by jealousy, envy, or prejudice, on either or all of which is based our opposition. We have the most modern plant. We brew from sterilized water and choice hops and malt. We have one of the most skillful brewmasters in the county. Visit our plant and insist on us proving our assertions. We will be glad to show all. ABE KING. Sec'y and Treas. E. L. JORDAN, Pres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Billiard Kooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n. w. This large, spacious and well-situated pleasure establishment has had added to it a new room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have a degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere. This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors. You will receive a hearty wel come at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. T.F. Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 1421 P St. N. W. MR. FREDERICK FREEMAN. A Young Washingtonian Who Has Won His Way to the Front.—His Success. The above cut represents the features of a young man who is doubtless known to most readers of The Colored American in this vicinity and as a descendant of two of the old and most respected families of the District, his success will carry to many, an element of especial pride and gratification. Mr. Frederick Freeman at the early age of thirty-five, has been chosen as head-waiter of the "Mathewson," one of the leading hotels at Narragansett Pier, a resort which shares honors with Bar Harbor and Newport, as the sum- A. MR FREDERICK FREEMAN. mer seat of exclusiveness among the devotees of wealth and fashion. That he has sprung into prominence at a bound, in this particular field of industry, when men are ordinarily content to gather its honors somewhere about the meridian of life and after years of earnest attention to the details of their calling, is sufficiently unusual to invite comment. Mr. Freeman attended the public schools of the District and in the Department of Art received much favorable comment for the ability displayed in his crayon and free hand drawings. It is perhaps a pity that one possessed of so fine an artistic sense was not so circumstanced that the highest possible cultivation might have been had. It will be seen, however, that while possessing an aesthetic temperament, the subject of our sketch is eminently practical and has lost few moments in vain regrets over that, which for the time at least, is un attainable. He accepted employment at the famous Chamberlin Club, this city, and from the first was noted for that thoroughness of service and attention to details, which mark the earnest worker in each and every branch of business activity. His first promotion was an appointment as third assistant at the Chamberlin Hotel, Old Point, Va., under the supervision of James W. Gray and a similar service followed during several seasons at the Grand Uniou, Saratoga. During the past winter he has had charge of the dining room service at the Hotel Gordon. Mr Freeman will bring to his new position much that is essential to any marked degree of success. He is intelligent, courteous and affable. Studious to secure the maximum of benefits and advantages for his subordinates and at the same time careful to maintain the just rules and prerogatives of his employers. There are few position which present so frequent opportunities for the exercise of tact and this Mr. Freeman has in large degree. Physically he is cast in a mold appropriate to one acustomed to command, while his quiet manner and ready sympathy, will win for him the love and respect of the numerous employees under his control. A charming wife, devoted mother and interesting son are the links which complete a happy home circle, in which the husband and father takes great delight. Mr. Freeman will address himself immediately to the task of choosing a select crew of a hundred men and to further this end will open books at the well-known establishment of Gray and Costley. We are glad to acknowledge The Colored American of Washington, D. C. The New York Age of New York City, and the Star of Zion to our table. We hope to have all the representative Negro journals of the country. Editor Cooper would be a very welcome guest of the school at any time that he can find it convenient to come this way. We have never met him but we would have to confess too much that would be detrimental to say that we don't know him -Industrial Plea, Harriman, Tenn. 9 MISS NINA GUNTNER Jersey City, N. J. Miss Nina E. Guntner, a society favorite of Jersey City, N. J., spent a few days in Washington recently the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leonidas Hughes. She was given much social attention while here and was entertained at a reception by Mrs. Lucas of E street, s. w. Miss Guntner is now at her old home in Richmond, Va., the guest of her sister. She will visit many points in the South, including Raleigh and Ashville, N. C., Atlanta and Augusta, Ga., Mobile, Ala. and many points in the Crescent state. 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When completed ol Morris Brown will present a magnificent appearance and Bishop Turner and President J. M. Henderson will be happy. "Judge" T. M. Malone and Thomas Marshall Dent keep the boys down here well entertained with their bright articles to the "Age." Both of our THE MASTER PROF. W. E. B. DuBOIS PROF. W. E. B. DuBOIS 'Toms' are gems. The "Judge" would like to hear from a certain number on First street here occasionally. Dr A. R. Wilson, pastor of the Radciffe Memorial Presbyterian church and Maj. S. W. Easley, Jr., will attend the Presbyterian General Assembly at Philadelphia next May. Post Master Hamilton of Rome, Ga., spent a few days in the city last week. W. C. Thomas, our popular townsman and Deputy United States Marshal here will take a large party to Buffalo, New York in July next. Many of our prominent citizens are booked with him for the trip. The Colored American is very popular here and its new dress is the talk of the many readers of that papers. The appointment of Attorney Copers as United States Attorney for South Carolina should give the boys no alarm. The appointment is a wise one and should be endorsed by republicans generally. I hope that the President will recognize the legal fraternity of the race by giving out one of the many judgeship in some of our new possessions. A Noted Evangelist. Mrs. William Scott, the gifted platform speaker and lecturer is spending a few days in this city on business. She travels in the interest of the American Baptist Home Mission Society and has visited nearly every section of the country delivering addresses to the different branches of this society. The readers of The Colored American will remember her successful work in this city a few months ago Since leaving here she has visited Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Connecticut. 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Wanted Colored Printer—A first class colored printer, who understand straight newspaper work and job work, may find it to his interest to address Mr. A C. Banks, in care of "The Major," Hopkinsville, Ky. Wanted a colored printer—A first class colored printer who understands job work and make-up can obtain a steady position with good salary. Must be sober and intelligent. Address R. L. P. in care of this office DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accident would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor, 6th and F Sts, Washington, D. C. A RACE 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. CORRESPONDENTS WANTED. The Colored American would like to secure the service of a good correspondent to write up the doings of the race in Atlantic City. N. J ; Buffalo. N. Y ; Philadelphia, Pa ; and Baltimore, Mn. Satisfactory arrangements will be made with the right persons. Correspondence solicited. tf. --- T. E. H. VICE-PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT. HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. selt the real circumstances The Logical Republican Candidate for the Presidency in 1904-His Status as a Statesman, Soldier and Leader. Some Western paper recently asked "Whether it is to be Teddy or Freddy in 1904?" The Freddy referred to is the paper soldier who lately distinguished himself by capturing the Philippino leader by an act of perfidy and treachery which fortunately for the honor of the American soldier is not a frequent occurrence. If "Freddy" permits the Presidential bee to find lodgement in his Havelock as the result of his exploit in capturing Aguinaldo, by a trick as despicable as any that ever disgraced the men who wear the blue, he will discover a vast difference between the view which officialdom takes of his performance and the masses who make officialdom possible. Funston as a Presidential possibility is a decided impossibility. The logical candidate for President of the United States in 1904 is Theodore Roosevelt of New York. He is a soldier and a statesman of whom not only New Yorkers, but men of all sections and all races who know him either personally or by reputation are proud. As a soldier in the Spanish-American war he always put up a square fight, always was found at his post of duty, and always did his full share of whatever work was before him. He won the good will and the friendship of every man in his command in Cuba, because of his fairness, his humanity, his solicitude for their welfare when sick or wounded. True he was not infallible. What man is? He made mistakes, what man hasn't? The hullabaloo raised by the newspapers because of certain alleged statements made by him respecting the valor of the colored troops at San Juan was done with the desire to defeat his ambition when he ran for Governor of New York, by appealing to the prejudices of the Negro voters on the State. The same contemptible methods were resorted to when he became a candidate for the Vice-Presidency. It was only necessary for those familiar with all the facts of the incident at San Juan to explain to Col. Roose- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. selt the real circumstances in the case to draw forth from him the manly statement that he had been entirely misled in the matter, and he withdrew the offensive words as only a brave man and a gentleman could do in such circumstances. His public utterances with regard to the value of the Negro soldier as a fighter, have gone into history and they were as strong as human language could make them. He has never lost an opportunity (and we have followed him closely) to say a friendly word or do a kindly deed for the Negro citizen and the Negro soldier. He is a gentleman to the manor born and there is not in his whole being any of the elements of the demagogue or the trickster. His candor is real, not assumed and his honesty is recognized and appreciated wherever he is known. He is a typical gentleman in politics who says what he means, and means what he says. Those who have studied him have discovered that he has the courage of his convictions and the ability to state them in unmistakable English. He did it as Civil Service Commissioner, as Police Commissioner of New York, as Governor of New York, and he will be no less diffident as Vice President of the United States. A man of courage is always full of faith. We like a courageous man but we love to hate a trimmer and a demagogue. Mr Roosevelt's convictions are uttered with a sincerity and earnestness which beget for him the respect of those who cannot always agree with him and the admiration of those who have unlimited confidence in his judgment and discernment. In the few years in which he has been in public life he has demonstrated abilities for leadership which few men at his age possess. As Governor of New York his administration was clean, business-like and thorough, and so well and accurately did he perform the exacting duties of this high office that his reelection for a second term was a foregone conclusion. But he had outgrown the limits of his State and so answering the call of his party like a loyal republican he yielded to the wishes of his countrymen and became its candidate for the Vice-President. The people know a man when they see one—and Theodore is every inch of No. 435 Druid Hill Ave. Baltimore, Md. Having had Early Experience in Handling Tobacco, a Trial Only is Asked. Correspondence Invited. You know exactly what you'll be charged here. It isn't a question of price—it is simply a matter of picking out the Shoes that you like best. All Regents cost $2.50. There are no different qualities, for they are all the very best quality. We guarantee their wearing qualities, and the style you can judge for yourself. 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He has entered into a larger sphere of influence and usefulness and will make his mark as VicePresident of the United States, but in doing so he will not resort to the scurvy tricks and methods of self-seeking political demagogues who play to the galleries for effect and applause. He will be Theodore Roosevelt, the honest, candid hater of sham and humbug, the friend of every man who is a friend to himself. He comes by his republicanism honestly. His father was a working republican in New York in the old days, and a good one, the friend of the old soldier and of the Negro, a christian gentleman, an upright citizen and a loyal supporter of the administration of the immortal Lincoln. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE TAKEN FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW [COPYRIGHTED.] Will straighten your hair, quickly and easily so that you can do it yourself at home no matter how kinky or curly it is. 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Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Theodore Roosevelt was his politic residuary legatee and he has developed those traits of character which made his father one of the leading republicans of the Empire State. He has the equipment mentally and politically for the Presidential office and he has the confidence of his fellow citizens throughout the Union, which is an important item. Courage of the sort that Mr. Roosevelt displays whenever he has any thing to do or say is one of the greatest assets in the outfit of a coming man—and that he is the coming man no one who reads the signs of the times will dispute. His popularity with the plain people—his kindness of heart, his simplicity of manner, and his knowledge of human nature are well known traits of character. He is blunt of speech but behind it is a tender, sympathetic heart. Few public men are able or willing to put themselves in other men's places. Overambition has killed many an ambitious politician. Mr. Roosevelt is cautious but never over cautious. He knows men, and his keen, sharp eye can always detect the friends and fakirs who attempt to play on his sympathies. No worthy man has ever been turned down by Regents Cost $2.50 A Pair NO MORE NO LESS. JOHN E. BRUCE. --- The Colored American PUBLISHED BY THE COLORED AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 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 everywnere, 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 SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1900. FOR PRESIDENT, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. The next President of the United States ought to be Theodore Roosevelt. of New York. If the will of the rank and file of the republican party is registered at the next national convention, Col. Roosevelt will be the nominee, and the people will do the rest at the polls, triumphantly electing him, and guaranteeing to the American nation four more years of sturdy republican rule at the White House. It is early to announce predictions, and all claims must be made in moderate vein. But it is not too early to take note of the trend of sentiment, and it is a marked characteristic of the hurry-up people of our country that they think quickly, act quickly and accomplish great results in an off hand manner. They make up their minds early just what they want to do, and then dismiss the matter from the calender of debate. They take the measure of their man, and with a quiet determination, that is sometimes mistaken for apathy, they keep their own counsel, and when the time comes to strike, they record their will in a manner truly strenuous and with a vim that betokens their deep earnestness. The rugged honestly, fearless disposition, dashing chivalry and sterling manhood of Theodore Roosevelt have appealed to the American masses from his entry into the politics of the State of New York, when but a short time removed from boyhood, he gave battle to the forces of fraud and corruption and led to a purification and rejuvenation of the public spirit of the Empire State. He was the first of the present corps of young leaders to take up the cudgel, and beat the brains out of the remuants of Tweedism, and strangled much of the rottenness out of the old Tammany organization, that fattened upon the spoils of official jobbery in the City Hall. He was the first civil service commissioner to truly interpret the law on a common-sense basis, and the most conspicuous of those who had the courage to enforce the law to the THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. latter. It was Roosevelt who saw to it that men were appointed to the government service through abstract merit, unalloyed by partisan or racial considerations. It was Roosevelt who opened the door of opportunity to the hundreds of bright and intelligent young colored men who came in from the South, and North under his liberal policy of admistration and who are still here holding exalted places, drawing good salaries and contributing to the upbuilding of the race in education, morals and home life. As police commissioner of New York, Roosevelt was a man of the people, standing for law and order, and the protection of the worker against the marauder and the tax eater, who differ in degree, rather than in kind. His rigid discipline crushed out the tendency toward mob violence, which disgraced the Tammany succession, and from which our people were the greatest sufferers. No "Hell's Kitchen" riots could have flourished under the Roosevelt regime, nor could police tyranny go unpunished when his hand was at the helm. He appointed meritorious colored men to places in the municipal service. As Assistant Secretary of the Navy, as the inspiring genius and commander of the famous Rough Riders in the Spanish-American war, Roosevelt treated white and black alike, respecting manhood, honor and capacity wherever he found it. His tribute to the bravery of the black allies at San Juan Hill will live in the history of the campaign, as one of the illuminated pages. As Governor of New York, he was the same energetic, conscientious leader, frowning down the rings that threatened the integrity of the state, refusing to emasculate the laws, protecting the patronage from unworthy manipulators, and appointing efficient officers to execute the orders of the people, recognizing the faithful of both races The Vice-Presidential nomination was forced upon him through circumstances, and as he never shirked a duty, he accepted the banner, and went diligently to work for party success. It is well known that he bore the brunt of that terrific campaign of 1900, speaking everywhere and in all kinds of weather, night and day. His feat is all the more glorious when it is remembered that he was pitted against such a trained and resourceful orator as William Jennings Bryan, who in winning and plausible accents, was appealing to the most sordid passions of of an excited populace, fighting like a Trojan for his political life. Roosevelt carried all before him by his strong personality, convincing arguments and youthful ardor, which engendered the wildest enthusiasm in all sections. His victory was almost a personal one, for the fight was directed against him with far more virulence than against the head of the ticket. Roosevelt won in a canter in 1900, against fearful odds. He can win as standard bearer in chief in 1904. He is the logical nominee, and should be cheerfully accorded what he has legitimately earned. A dignified, polished gentleman, he graces the chair of Vice President. He would, in the broader sphere of President, find a most congenial atmosphere. He would be a President that would find a way to enforce all the laws of the land--one who would not be prepared to admit that the federal authorities could not cope with the forces of anarchy, which daily set at naught our pretension to being a "world power" and a Christian nation. Not by armies, perhaps, but by the moral influence that resides in the executive office, he would bring order out of the rampage that has been tolerated in certain states that assume to live under a republican form of government. Roosevelt would bring public sentiment back to the moorings of humanity and justice, and renew the pristine policies of the republican party that Lincoln died for and for which Grant fought the good fight. Roosevelt is the black man's friend, without being a hypocrite, a poseur--or a juggler of honeyed phrases. He is just a plain man of the people—all the people—strong, confident and judicious. His nomination would fire the national heart Watch the signs of the times, and see to what result they point. Theodore Roosevelt will be the next President of the United States. The Pen and Pencil Clwb has gained national proportions in the brief period of its existence. There is excellent material in it, and the young men are regarded already as an "associated press in bronze." MR. WHITE IS NOT A CHEAP MAN We are glad that Ex-Congressman George H. White has so promptly sat down upon the rumor circulated by a local paper to the effect that one of the Treasury auditorfhips would probably be conferred upon prominent white southern republican, and that the eloquent North Carolinian would be satisfied with a $2,500 deputy auditorship, the intimation being broadly given out that a $4000 place was too good for a Negro, even of Mr. White's eminence and party strong service Mr. White is a representative of the most loyal contingent the republican party has within its ranks today, and he cannot afford to accept any position that is not commensurate with his own dignity and that of the people for whom he stands. He is not in politics for a living, but with a good place as a lever age, he can be of more value to the race than in a purely private capacity. For this reason, and because he deserves recognition for his fidelity. The Colored American sincerely hopes that Mr. White will soon be called to a station befitting his character and attainments. The race is reaching an enviable position when it can grow a leader who is strong enough to decline the crumbs, and who insists on sitting at the first table or none. The play "Unleavened Bread" should have been seen by some of our would be "advanced" female reformers. It would have served as a splendid object lesson on how not to be "progressive." Civil Service Commissioner Rodenburg simply administers his office in the calm and sensible manner characteristic of his work in Congress, and "winks the other eye" at the cranks and doctrinaries who think the government can be run on "pink tea" policies. Mr. Rodenburg will be found all right by practical people. The pungent paragraph is the thing in modern editorial writing. The day of the essay is past for the newspaper. They belong to the domain of the magazine Say it, and say it quick, is the demand of the hour. Aguinaldo has doubtless come to the conclusion that there are worse things than being a prisoner of state under an American commander like McArthur. The abolition of the army canteen was a mistake. The resignation fever has not attacked any of our notable colored office-holders. The Negro miners of Kentucky are organizing, says a current report. Glad to hear it. The cowardice of the Caucasian pulpit on the subject of mob violence and lawlessness is a stench that smells to heaven. If the Maryland election law will stimulate the Negro to stronger efforts to secure at least a rudimentary education, the Gorman scheme will not be without its benefits. Hon C. J. Jones of Greenville, Miss., is being favorably pressed before the president for a judicial appointment in the new possessions. This appointment will greatly satisfy the colored constituency of the country. When an idiot comes in and orders his paper stopped, because there was something in it that he did not like, we'll wager thirty cents that he will be found to be heavily in arrears, and that the publisher will never get his money. Will the resources of Tuskegee never end? Now a bank has been established in the miniature industrial city, and the deposjs for March aggregate over $1,200. The first week in April brought in nearly $300. Thrift and economy begin at home with the provident Tuskegeeites. The erudite Washington Post rises to the situation with an editorial on "The Real Facts About Cuba.' Has the Post been in the habit of dealing out facts that are not true? Yet the Post lectures the New York Sun for being "shy" on the knowledge of the Queen's English. Trinity "D"—Directness, Determination, Duty. Congressman Draper withdrew invitations for a committee dinner because of complications growing out of an invitation to Congressman White, which the latter accepted. Mr. Draper then went crazy. It is not our purpose to say that the two facts were related in any way. We merely give two contemporaneous facts that occurred. A man is entitled to just what he is worth—no more, and he ought not to get less. The reconciliation that was effected between the warring husband and wife of the house of Rodney, (widely advertised in the papers,) which occurred immediately after the departure of an officious third party, is an object lesson of what will inevitably happen when martial partner are let alone by meddlers, gossipers and mischief-mnkers. Mr. John H. Wills Says; "The most minute and searching sociological investigation reveals the startling fact that there is only one fundamental and essential difference between the civilized man and the savage. The civilized man reads books, and the savage doesn't. ‘THE QUEEN CITY NOTES. Mr. William Hogan, Fine Tabie Decora- tor-Waiters Coing to Buffalo—The Queen City’s Colored Sample Rooms. QU I SS ae, eee Cincinnati, Ohio, Special--Mr. WhIl- lism Hogan, headwaiter for Mr. Lew Moore, caterer, is the finest tab‘e decc- rater in the Q 1een City. Why can’t a child play euchre? Be- cause he can’t go it alone; but if its mother takes it up and turns it down and raises the right bower, the child takes the trick every time. j have been asked by several waiters if | thought Buffalo would not bea good place to locate thissummer. The writer thinks it will not be, for this reason, in toree weeks Buffal > will have more waiters than there wiil be work for them to do. Waiters who have good positions had better keep them if they intend resigni.2g said pcsitions to go to Buffalo, Mr. E, M. Carter left last Saturday tor New Orleans, La., as barber on the side wheel steamer New South. The steamer | +ft with a good list of passen- gers. I heard several ask where is the Queen City’s Duke of M> chester, John B, Enery? Toe Duke is at the Westcott House, Richmond, Ind., Mr. James H Clark is the acting Dake of Manchester in the absence of Mr. John B. Emery, The Qaeen City has four colored sample rooms. I'he Waldolph and the Homestead are owned by a gocd hearted, popular and business map, Mr. O.le Dempsey, The Turf, which is considered one of the finest colored saloons inthe country 18 owned by Mr, Edward Gaither, The Reception which was formally Tue Bank, is owned by Mr. George Crittingten, an old time railroad porter, which place is their headquarters in this city. | My triend Edward Harren has re- signed his position as Second Steward onthe Steamer Virginia, to get ready for Coney Island. Miss Nina Harris of 511 Stone street, entertained at dinner Sunday after- noon. Those present were Missea Cor- delia Dixson of Price Hill, Odessa Taylor, Walnut Hull, Pearl Ivgrahm and Kate Steel of Avondals. Miss Charity Kelly of Portsmouth Obio, but well kuown in this city, won a gold watch by selling the largest. amount of tickets sold (350) for an in- tertainment at the A. M. B. church ofthat city. This show that Miss Kel- ly ia a very energetic young lady anda hard worker in the church. Queen. city girla look out, you are getiing be-. hind. | The cook is the present moment placing some “Hot Tamales” on the Stove for the next issue, J. ae a Mr, snd Mra, ©. H, Bullock of Char- ttervills, Va. spent Easter week in Washington, The hseppy couple had Just been united in matrimony prior to the honeymoon here, and this fact, Coupled with their personal popularity, Tendered them the object of much sgo- cial attention, and while here they Were the r.cipients of the whol -souled hospitality of many friends. Among the entertainments tendered in their honor, none were more enjoyable than “an evening at home,” given informally by Mr, and Mrs. Eustis BB Jobnaon, at their cosy home, 1930 14th street, Rorthwest on Monday evening. The Sarlier portion of the evening was spant 'n listening to exquisite musical se- 'eetions, vocal aud instrumental, by DAN GROSVENOR SAYS: ae ia at ee lar Ra Nc ae ane aia al a ee ewe eee 6 Ss Remedy---I am as Well as Ever.” EG Meg, = SUA Nye Nie ae Nt SY RN — SS =— 7)’ Hb Xu SS Sh Wa) AA So NRO AY ROS Ss.) WYNN gy tN \ SSS SSS SX WS SF eS KE A Ni SLU Ne MANe Be URVOV ENUM, UE AE FARUUS UNIV FAMILIE. Hon. Dan. A. Grosvenor, Deputy Auditor for the War Department, in a letter written from Washington, D.C.,says: «Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from one bottle of Peruna. One week has brought wonderful changes and I am now as well as ever. Besides being one of the very best spring tonics it is an excellent catarrh remedy.”’ Very respectfully, Dan. A. Grosvenor. Hon. John Williams,County Commissioner of 517 West Second street, Duluth, Mr. C. Sumner Wormley and Messrs E. B. Johnson and T, Percy Johnson. A toothsome repast was a feature of the occasion, and this was discussed amid oratorical gems from several ladies and gentlemen who testified to the esteem in which the bride and gronmm were held in Washington and Virginia, where their efforts in religious and educational work were known and ap- preciated. Cards concluded the pro- gram, and the guests departed, ex changing Easter greetings and wishing the happy couple bon voyage. Mra Bullock was formerly Miss Lottie D Lewis, and is a young lady of rars grace and social charms. Among those pre:- ent were: Mr and Mrs. Eustis B John- toa, Mrs B. H. Alexander, of Virginia Miss Belle B. Wyatt, Messrs. C. 8S. Wornaley, George Hall, T. P. Johnson, William Smith, R. W. Thompson and others. A New Journal, “Black and White” is the title of a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, diminutive little sheet published at Cclambus, O., by the Afro-American Tract Society. Mr. Everett J. Waring is oditor and manager. “Black and White” is a lit- tle small but very lusty. It proposes to do two things: to colve the race prob- lsm and to fill that “long felt want” that so many journelistic barks have striven to fill. THE OLD DOMINION. (Continued from 1st page.) | American to The Colored American Agency, 412 North Patrick Street, also advertisements and job printing. Rev. C.C. Murray has a charge at or near Brightwood and seems to be doing a great Christian work there. The Colored American man will be glad to note the church events here when presented by our several minis- ters. Key. R. H. Robinson preached at Robert’s chapel M. E. church, Sunday evening to a large and appreciative congregation. The Lincoln Emaneipation Associa- tion of this city will celebrate the emancipation proclamation in Septem- ber of this year. The recent Meade chapel entertain- ment was a financial success. The Twentieth Century Industrial Fair un- der the management of the Rev. W. H, Wearing of Shiloh Baptist church will be a grand suc’ e:s. The appointment of Mr. M. L. Rob- inson, Editor of the Leader, as repre- sentative of W. Virginia Lodge of A. F. Masons was received with hearty ap- proval. Send your subscription at once. We must have 400 readers, WM. A, CARTER, 9 Minn., says the following in regard te | Peruna: “As a remedy for catarrh Ican cheerfully recommend Peruna. I know what itis to suffer from that terrible disease and I feel that itis my duty to speak a good word for the tonic that brought me immediate relief. Peruna cured me of a bad case of catarrh and I know it will cure any other sufferer from that disease.” Miss Mattie L. Guild, President Ili- nois Young People’s Christian Temper ance Union, in a recent letter from Chi- cago, Ill, says: “I doubt if Peruna has a rival in all the remedies recommended to-day for catarrh of the system. A remedy that will cure catarh of the stomach will cure the same condition of the mucous membrane anywhere. I have found it the best remedy I have ever tried for catarrh, and believing it worthy my endorsement I gladly accord it.”” Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator of Resere voir Conncil No. 168, Northwestern Le- gion of Honor, of Minneapolis, Minn., writes from 2535 Polk street, N.E.: = M@8ve Deen troubled all my life with catarrh in my head. I took Peruna for about three months, and now think I am per- manently cured. I believe that for catarrh in all its forms Peruna is the medicine of theage. It cures ~ a a a Mrs. Elmer Fleming, Minneapolis, Minn.” when all other remedies fail. I can heartily recommend Peruna as a car tarrh remedy” The spring is the time to treat cae tarrh, Cold, wet winter weather often retards a cure of catarrh. Ifacourse of Puruna is taken during the earlyspring months the cure will be prompt and permanent. There can be no failuresif Peruna is taken intelligently during the favorable weather of spring. As a systemic catarrh remedy Peruna eradicates catarrh from the system wherever it may be located. It cures ca- tarrh of the stomach or bowels with the samecertainty as catarrh of the head. 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