The Colored American

The COLORED American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECEIVED MAY 18 1901 PERIODICAL DIV. VOL. 9 NO. 7. MRS. ERUCE IN ATLANTA. She Receives an Ovation and Speaks to a Large Cathering Kindergarten Work in the South-Dr. C. T. Walker at Spellman Sellman Seminary - AGlmpsea, the Social World. Atlanta, Ga.—(SpecialI).—Mrs. B. K. Bruce, now of Tuskegee, Ata., delivered a lecture here last Monday night at Big Bethel A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Atlanta Kindergarten Association, on the subject, "Industrial Education as a Means of Development." The church, which holds about three thousand persons, was literally packed. The citizens of Atlanta did themselves proud, and Mrs. Bruce honor on this occasion. Mrs. Bruce was neatly attired. Her delivery was charmingly perfect and punctured with wit, and abounded with a deal of good advice. The address was well received and highly appreciated by the large, cultured audience. She arrived in the city Sunday morning and was driven to the handsome home of Mrs. W. A. Hunton, Secretary of the association, on Houston street. On Monday morning a committee of ladies of the association, composed of Mrs. C. C. Wimbish, President; Mrs. Dr. J. R. Porter, VicePresident; Mrs. W. A. Hunton, Secretary; H. L. U. Warden, C. C. Cater, Mrs. H. H. I. Proctor, Mrs. J. D. Bibb, and Mrs. S. W. Easly, jr., conveyed Mrs. Bruce to the various institutions of learning and other places of interest in the city. At 4 o'clock Miss M. L. Gaines gave a dinner to Mrs. Bruce, at which many of the leading ladies of Atlanta were present. After the lecture there were short addresses made by prominent educators in the city and the rendering of choice musical selections and then the large audience was invited down stairs to luncheon where a formal reception was tendered the guest of the evening. Many were the pleasant greetings showered upon Mrs. Bruce. I have seen many audiences in my life, but I must confess that I never witnessed such an one as greeted this gifted and noted woman. The ladies were out in the height of fashion with costly apparag. One would not think there was much poverty in Atlanta after seeing such a gathering as that on last Monday night at Bethel Church. Rev. Dr. C. W. Newton, pastor of the church, kindly tendered the use of the church for this occasion free of cost. The association is loud in its praise of Dr. Newton for this act of hist and he may in the future count on the ladies as his friends. BRUCE LECTURE. Doorkeepers—Hon. C. C. Wimbish, Prof. W. B. Matthews, Alex. Hamilton, Jr., Esq.; Dr. J. R. Porter. Ushers—Major S. W. Eastley, Jr., manager; Dr. L. B. Palmer, W. L. Mooseley, Samuel T. Steele. Messrs. D. T. Howard and L. L. L. donated the carriages for the drive over the city during the entire day. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1901. J.H.C. HON. JOHN P. GRIFEN, U. S. Stamp Agent, Washington, D. C. The railroad authorities tendered the association a pass for Mrs. Bruce from Tuskegee and return free of cost. Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, of New York, the noted Baptist divine, is to preach the baccalaureate sermon for Spellman Seminary on the 19th proximo. It goes without saying that the students will be highly edified by this great and scholarly divine. Dr. Walker is also to lecture at Friendship Baptist Church on Monday night, the 21st proximo. The Gammon Theological Seminary closed one of the most successful years of its history on the 9th inst. It turned out a large number of students who acquitted themselves most handsomely, thereby demonstrating to the world that Gammon is among the first theological schools in America today, and why not, when the school has such instructors as Drs. Bowen, Murray, and others. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Levi Gilbert, editor of the Western Christian Advocate, of Cincinnati, Ohio. On Monday Dr. Gilbert delivered the annual address to the graduating class. On the platform I noticed the former President, Rev. Dr. W. P. Thirkield, now of Cincinnati; Bishop W. J. Gaines, ad others. Rev. Dr. H. R. Wilson, pastor of the Radcliff Memorial Presbyterian Church, left the city last Saturday at noon to attend the Presbyterian General Assembly at Philadelphia. He will stop at Biddle University, where he is to preach the baccalaureate sermon for that school on the 14th proximo. The Atlanta Baptist College closed its year's work on the 22d proximo. The exercises will be jointly with Spellman Seminary. President Sales preached the sermon to the graduating class last Sunday. Rev. Dr. J. W. A. Stewart, of Rochester, N. Y., is to preach the baccalaureate sermon on the 19th proximo. On Friday night, the 17th, there will be an elocutionary contest out at Atlanta University, among the students of the "A. U." under the auspices and special direction of Mrs. A. F. Herndon, instructor of elocution. The participants are: Messrs. S. F. Alexander, W. M. Davis, J. W. Torons, E. A. Harleston, A. L. Halsey, Misses Edwina Taylor, Georgia Harrison, L. Smith, Bessie Pitts, Birdie Thomas, S. Hall, Fannie Howard, N. Hutchens, Annie King, Anna James, Beatrice Whitfield, Maggie Ford, Ida Ford. It will be rich as these are of the kind who will make their marks, as Messrs. T. M. Dent, T. H. Malone and Mrs. M. B. Hyling, of Washington City. The Georgians here are much pleased to learn through Prof. Dent that Mrs. M. B. Hyling has been promoted to a $1,000 clerkship in the Census Department. We expected this of her and or "Judge" Malone and Prof. Dent. I hope "Judge" Malone will not be disturbed by my little reference to his desire to hear from home occasionally. The "Judge" is innocent and yet artful and brilliant. I saw the other day (Continued on 12th page.) PRICE FIVE CENTS. JOHN BROWN AND HIS IMMORTALS. The Romantic Story of the Martyr of Harper's Ferry Recited in Graphic Style by Hon John P Green, of Ohio, Before Second Baptist Lyceum-Notab'o Persons Present. One of the most eloquent and scholarly addresses ever heard before a local literary association was that presented Sunday, May 5, noon, at the Second Baptist Lyceum by Hon. John P. Green, of Ohio, United States Stamp Agent, taking for his theme the romantic and historical subject, "The Evolution of John Brown and His Immortals." The house was packed with a representative audience, and during the development of his argument Mr. Green was frequently interrupted by sincere and enthusiastic applause. He proved that far from being a ruffian and a fanatic, John Brown was a consistent disciple of the real Christ, and a man of strong, intelligent purpose. Brown's raid punctured the slavery bubble, and his judicial murder sounded the death knell of that accursed institution. At the close Mr. Green received an ovation lasting for some time. Several persons were present who knew John Brown personally, and had been associated with him in the antislavery movement. Prominent among these was Col. Daniels, who came up from Gunston Hall, Va., especially to attend this meeting. Col. Daniels was a compatriot of John Brown, and was cognizant of the whole plan, and was instrumental in the migration of Brown to Kansas, and organized a body guard to protect Lincoln from harm. His talk was full of thrilling interest, and as he depicted scenes from the lives of Sumner, Garrison and Phillips, of which he was an eyewitness, and sang again the cry of freedom and liberty, he seemed like a spirit risen from the ages when commercialism had not sapped the blood of altruism, and his eloquen, pledges of loyalty to the old-fashioned principles for which the Republican party once stood, the Lyceum made the welkin ring with cheers. Col. Daniels is a picturesque figure, greatly resembling John Brown, and his presence gave undoubted realism to the occasion. Lewis H. Douglass spoke instructively of the points he remembered concerning John Brown, and told of the time Brown had eaten at the table of his father, Frederick Douglass, and gave some significant history of the workings of the raid which made Brown famous. It developed that Douglass had at one time charge of the original plan of attack on Harper's Ferry, and the map is now among the relics left by the great Commoner. Mrs. Evans, "a mother in Israel," sister of one of the colored men who were executed along with Brown at Harper's Ferry, was present, and in strong and ably-put language told of the perils of the times in which this movement had its inception. The dis- Continued on 12th page. UP FROM THE RANKS. The Career of Lieutenant B. O. Davis— The First of His Race to Pass From the Renk to a Commission in the Regu- lar Army—His Early Youth and Edu cation, The time has passed so rapidly since the event of which I am about to write occurred, that it seems to bave been only several months instead of years ago. It was on a spring day toward the closing of the school year that I dropped into Mott School tosee Dr. W. B. Evans, the privcips!. A lesson in numbers was 1p progress. A young brown boy of stxteen years wss working out an Algebraic problem on the black board. I watched him until he stopped with theconclusion, It was correct. Another problem was given him in equations. Again his answer was correct. I marked the swiftness of his work and his unhesitating manner. *©Who is the boy; Doctor?” “Qllie Davis, the brightest pupil ix the room.” Two years later [ met Captain Ben jawin O. Davis of the High School Ca det Corps, drilling his company it = 4 La. i a= | Ve ee} pCR pee Agee NSS Ss ee LIET. B. O. DAVIS. feont of the High School. His military bearing and superb self-sonfidence could escape the attention of no one. On his face were lines of more than youthful determination—scmething ex- actingly severe as he ‘dressed’ his company. [ concluded that I had picked out the winner of the medal at the rapidly approaching competitive drill. I was wrong. The volley fire from both kneeling and lying positions were ‘“‘good’’—another compsny at- tained excellence therein. The war with Spain hsd come. I wss commissioned Second Lieutensntin the 8th U. 8. Volunteer Infantry. Three weeks after my company had rendez- voused at Fort Thomas, Ky., First Lieutenant Benjamin O. Davis came down with company‘ G’' and proceeded at once to place itin the very bigheet atate of efficiency in the drill and man- ualof arms. He was soon selected by Lieutenant Colone! Haghes as his bat- talion Adjutant, which position he con- tinued to hold until the muster out on March 6th of the following year. His work in the 8t8 was charactized by intelligence and tireless energy. The amour propre of successful and inex- perienced youth, never, however, ran him ‘‘up against it.’’ One bright moonlight nieht at Chick- amauga Park, just afte: “taps’’ had sounded, we were sitting around a Sib- ley stove in which pine Knots were sizzling and burning, and filling the the tent with heslth-ziving sroma; a bottle of “Deep Rock” on the table and having a quiet smoke, Frank Stew- d. Proctor, Purnell, Davis and my- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, DW & seif, discussing every imsginable topic, ) but more particularly the possiblities of getting off to Cubs, Davis suddenly arose aid suid, ‘If ever we are must- ered out, and there seems to be some talk about it, Mr. Davis will be found in the ranks of the regular army.’’ Those were his words. He and Proc- tor entered the 9th Caval-y together. Proctor became Ist Sergeant, his old place, and afterward Captain in the 49th U 8. Volunteer Lafantry; Ollie became post sergeant-Major, the higb- est non-:ommirsioned rank. At Fort DaCaoesne, Utah, where the ‘8rd Squadron of the 9:h Cavalry was stationed was Lieutenant Chas. Young, at that time only colored officer in the regular establishment. He became very much interested in Sergeant-Maj- or Davis and encouraged him to study and tske the examination for a Second Lientenancy. Even the white officers encouraged him to do so and offered him every necessary aid and instruc- tion. Under Lieutenant Young he plied himself at his severe task for nearly two years. History, Geography, [uter- national Law, Mathematics, Surveying Drill regulations—each in turn was taken up and mestered so completely tbat when he peoned the last syilsble of his answers at Fort Leavenworth Kansas an average of ninety-one pe! vent had been made, and the news wat flashed acrots the country that a col: ored soldier had broken iato the mili tary ‘ holy of hilies.”’” Brains and de termination had conquered every ob stacle that bad stood between him ant the a'taipments of his dreams. Lieutenant Davis js in the porsessio! of a fine physique, broad shoulders an: tapering waist. Lithe and muscular, rough rider by nature. His bounten ance is pleasing. He is in eyery re spect a splendid representative of th race, Two years of service in the reg ular establishment, years of diligen and unremftting study and one year 1 the volunteer army have greatly broac ened his mental vision. He is ju: _ | twenty-two years of age, and is in tb , | contemplation of a future, brillisnt an ,| dazzling. It may be brilliant with th _ | sters—not the heavens—but of a brig: ,/dier Quien Sabe? Tinc WR iwi.vpvree Do Thev Resd?> While the specisl schools, academies and colleges are turning out colored stenographers every year and, while these same colored sterographers and short hand writers cannot get employ- ment in white offices. still, an adver- tisement in sa colored paper runniug for months is not noticed. In another column of this paper an enterprising colored man in business has advertised for a colored typewriter and stenogra- Pher fora month. He writes me that he has not received a single answer. Knowing, as we do, that The Colored ‘American cireuiates in every state in ‘the nnion and is read by nesrly a hur- dred thousand people, ninety per cent of whom are colored, we, ourselvas are at a loss to Know what the trouble is. The colored stenographer must be like the other colored professionsls, they don’t read celored newspapers or auy newepspers aa to that mstter, It Stands Alone. The Colorei American at Washing- oa is the only colored paper in the country that is scld at union newspa- per staads in the country and it is the only paper that employs a first class eartoonist. This paper is leaving all others far in the distance.—Oil City (Tex, Afrce-American. Miss Addie Lewir, the daughter of Mr. J Henry Lewis, the manager and leader of the Amphion Gl-e Clib and choirester of Asbury M. E. Church, died last Friday. Her illaees was of short duration, and her death was a surprise to her many friends. She had won a unique place in musical circles and her death is regretted by all | —_——_ - Death of a Successtul Atro-American. Dr. J. W. Prather of Baltimore, Mr. J. E. Prather of Cricago and Miss Emwa Prather a teacher at Cotton Piant, Ark., passed through the city last week enroute from Boonville, N C , where they had been to bury their father Mr. Isaac Prather, Mr. Prather er., was one of the most successful col- ored men in westera North Carolina, and accumulated a handsome fortune during his life time. He was the fatb- er of eight children, seven sons and one daugbter. The daughter, Miss Emma, is a teacher in Cotton Piaat, Ark, three of the sons are physicians and the others sre succes-ful business men. Mr, Prather was a self made man in the broadest sense of the word and started his fortune and finished it by following his trade, that of a tap- per. He was born a slave. The Jacksonville Fire. The copflagtstion at Jacksonville Fia , last week entailed great loss upon the colored as well as the white people of that city and that section. The col- ored people were particularly unfortu- nate as many of those who owned property had not taken the precaution to insure it. Mr. S.ausburg Boyce, the most successful Negro dry goods merchant in the South whose score is on Bridge street, Jost his palatial resi- dent, the building of which not includ- ing the furnishings, cost $6000 Hie great dry gods store wasepared. Ed- itor T Thomas Foriune of the New York Age iost six nouses, all the prop erty be had. The Johnson brothers and a number of others are heavy losers. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, stean heat and electric bells, Home ec nfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washing- ton, D. G. Fine wines liquors cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, } -oprietor, THE M’KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th St, First-class accommodations forall. An uptodate Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, hneng clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at ali hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE 103 6th St, N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars —A full line of the choicest siquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. Messrs. B T. Fields and John Tf. Lewis mixolo- gista. MRS. M. S. BROWN &COo. Proprietors. THE WCODSON HOUSE First-class. newly furnished and deerated unsurpassed <u'sine, convenient to all cars One halt square froM Pennsylvania depot 467 Missouri Avenue, Hewry Woonsox, Proprietor The Harewood and Linden Apart- ment House is open for inspection every day. Rent has been reduced. na = NEW YORK, N. y NS HOTEL MACED 48 LOCATED ar 243 West 58rd Street, Rew York One door from Broadway. Cars tor 3!) the city and depots pass the 4 The how lighted by electricity throughou:. iia: 4). 2! and public dining room, billiard nd ban shop. A number of handsomely fi:-ni1 02% rooms, among which is one s. as a bridy chamber. 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Dr. Snowden was the inspiration of the Alexandria Gazette and well known by overy that ever lived in this place and now that he has passed from works to reward we can only remember him with much admiration indeed, for his many good traits and kindly acts to our people. Peace to his ashes. We hope that the colored voters of Virginia who are out of the State will do what is necessary to get to their respective homes on election day and cast a ballot. We see that in this contest numbers will count for a great deal to our interest as colored citizens of the Old Dominion. As the democratic leader has remarked that if Virginia's Negro vote is just in evidence it will be from the poll of the coming election—and this may be our last time. Washington, D.C., is furnishing employment to several Alexandria employees and when it is considered that the people of the Capital city do so much for us by way of employment we see no reason why our people should not patronize the business houses of that city so numerously advertised in another column. The faculty and graduates of the Medical, Dental and Poarmaceutic Colleges of Howard University Medical Department honored a number of our citizens with invitations to the commencement exercises the 8th inst., at Congregational church, Washington, D.C., and our leading people were present on the occasion. Among the graduates in pharmacy was Mr. Charles Daniel Ross of this city, formerly of Alexandria, Va. Mr. Ross has a number of friends in this city who wish him a bright future. Mrs. M L Stripling, the sister of Mrs. Emma E. Credit of this city will sail from New York to Paris, France the 29th Instant. Mrs. Stripling carries with her the well wishes of her relatives and friends here. The weddings of the Bohemians seem to be creating a great deal of comment in the social circles and justly so as it is a rare occurrence for an Alexandrian to marry a Virginia girl after having seen the Arlington Hotel or Howard University. It is reported that our distinguished friend and fellow-citizen, R. A. Dorsey is at Atlantic City for the season. Another evidence that attractive places need attractive people. The William B. Allison Campaign Club of Virginia held a meeting Friday night with the regular officers in the chair. Several stirring speeches were made and also arrangements for the coming political contest for delegates to the Constitutional Convention. There was a resolution prevailed to have every colored voter out for the purpose of showing as large a number of colored people with elective franchise as possible. The Club by a rising vote named Allison and Chandler the nominees at the next Republican National Convention "Say it, and say it quick." Recent editorial advice from The Colored American. Well, yes your correspon- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. dent read the well written article under heading of "Negro Journalism Again" in your issue of the 4th inst. It was very interesting indeed and worthy of a close perusal from the fact that so much can be conveyed to the mind by dissolving views. Mrs Hester Carter of this city will spend the summer and autumn season at Newport, R.I., having been advised by her physician to go to that vertable paradise. All readers of The Colored American doubt as enjoy reading articles in the columns of this paper many of which give us an idea of the life and character of many who are fortunate or unfortunate enough to have their cuts to go in also, but your Alexandria correspondent desires to be heard to say that The Colored American may be well pointed to with pride and admiration by the race who should support and make it self sustaining without hair straightening ads or of cuts of people who have not done anything for the race and want everybody to know it. WILL LEAVE VIRGINIA. The proposed nonconstitutional Convention with the threatened obnoxious laws to colored people is of more than ordinary interest to our people, many of whom propose to leave the state as soon after the obnoxious action of the Convention as possible. It has been remarked by many employers of our race for years that white labor would be more acceptable than colored and the fact is that the colored people will in all probability give them a chance to try the imported people or patented Americans. The white people, many of them refer to the Daniel letter, but the action of the democrate in a majority of the districts of the state seems to be every thing but favorable to the Negro and a stampede in the Convention to the ill effect of the Negroes' interest is confidentially expected. While it is the opinion of many that the actions of the Convention will be final, we do not advise the Negro to retire from Virginia under fire, as it seems to be a fact that even with that obnoxious Welton ballot law in this state the solid vote of the Negro and that of the unfavorable and scared white man we can bury the actions of the Convention so deep that machine people can not dig it even with the recent additional machinery to the munition of political war. The poor white man of this state is fast beginning to realize that a new Constitution means a condition for him that existed in old Virginia before the late Civil War when the presence and voice of one of the "blue bloods" would run forty of them out of a hundred acre lot and he thanks his God today that along with the Negro's emancipation came his liberty as a citizen and with the Negro's domination he will lose it, and its "no dream." The American man hereby acknowledges the letters in relation to a certain case mentioned in the letters referred to and would say that the purpose of the Alexandria correspondent is to show the bright side of the Negro race all the time. That if the Negro has any dark side whatever that other people will show that if they delay an issue. Prof W. Henry Thomas of 1153 20th street n. w., Washington, D. C, desires to give a dramatic recital here. If Prof Thomas is meritorious our people will be glad to see him and his assistants. When a man moves a church from the reach of bars and bad women the devil must be accredited with having SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER. FREE! $50,000 worth of our World Famous Remedies will be given absolutely FREE to patrons. 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Slaughter, Coas. D Freeman, John W. Freeman, Jno. F. N Wilkerson. W. H. Underwood, James H Smiler, P. R. Stewart, Jas H. Hill, R L Potter. McKenzie Scott, Henry H Banks. William Gaskins, Harrison Banks William G. Smith, C. T. Buchanan, J. D Howard S T. Craig, P H. Simmons, Alfred Moten, L H. Wayne, H. Jackson G. Duncan, G30. S. Newman, H. C. Irving, H. Simms, W S Fulton, J. W. Thompson, James E Fennis. A F. Hicks. Doors open at 7 30 o'clock. Admission 101 Cents. Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and a happy Home For All. J. How any man may quickly cure himself er years of suffering from sexual weakness, it vitality, night losses, varicocele, etc. and enlarge small weak organs to full size L. W. KNAPP. M. D. d vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L, W, Knapp, 1811 Hull Bldg., stroll, Mich., and he will gladly send the e receipt with full directions so that any you may easily cure himself at home. This certainly a most generous offer and the lowing extracts taken from his daily mail ow what man think of his generosit. 'Dear Sir:—Please accept m sincere thanks ours of recent date. I have given your atment a thorough test and the benefit is been extraordinar. It has completely aed me up. I am just a vigorous as when boy and you cannot realize how happy I l." 'Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. length and vigor have complel returned d enlargement is entirely satisfactory." 'Dear Str:—Yours was received and I had trouble in making use of the receipt asected and can truthfully sav it is a boon to ak men. I am greatly improved in size, length and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, allied in plain sealed envelope. The receipt free for the asking and he wants every man have it. You can secure handsome apart at the Harewood at reduced fees. MRS BRUCE AND ATLANTA. (Continued from 1st page.) someone in whom he is much interested. They were all smiles, and I therefore thought of him. No, Judge, your word 'friends' should be written in the singular form. Rev. L. B. Maxwell, B. D., Field Worker of the International Sunday School, who has been so desperately low at his home at Decatur, Ga., is, I am pleased to say, out of danger. His life hung in the balance for quite a while. His brother-in-law, M. A. Thomas, Atlanta's popular mailing clerk, was with him for over a week. The commencement exercises of J. MRS. B. K. BRUCE. Clark University on the 15th inst. were of a very high order, indeed. There were seventeen graduates from the various departments, four from the dressmaking, one from college, one from Higher Normal, and eleven from the Normal. Among the Normal graduates is Miss Bessie Willard Simon, the popular and accomplished daughter of Postmaster E. L. Simon, of South Atlanta. Rev. Dr. J. Benson Hamilton, President of Waltlen University, preached the baccalaureate sermon last Sunday morning to a large congregation. The class motto was "Light, Truth and Beauty, Strength, Wisdom." Rev. Horace Greeley Millen, of New York, is in the city. He preached two very able sermons at the Radcliffe Memorial Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning and evening. He also delivered a fine lecture on Monday night at the same church to a large audience on the subject, "The Forgotten Ones." JOHN BROWN HIS 1MMORTALS. (Continued from 1st page.) cussion was closed by Mrs. Anna Evans Murray, daughter of Mrs. Evans, who told of a recent visit to the spot where Brown was executed, and urged the young people of today to revere the memory of the grand men who had yielded up their lives that they might enjoy the blessings of liberty and citizenship. Mrs. Murray is always a graceful and effective public speaker, and her potent service to the race entitles her to be heard and heeded. For real revival of racial spirit and the encouragement of serious reflection, the John Brown meeting was one of the most profitable of the year. Mr. Green is a happy and fluent speaker, brimful of bright thought, but he never appeared to better advantage than in depicting the struggles and aspirations of the "Hero of Ossawatomie." At the Head of is Class. In another part of this paper will be seen the advertisement of the Hotel Dale at Atlantic City, N. J., This is the largest and most complete and most elegantly furnished hotel in the United States for the accommodation of colored people. The proprietor, Mr. E. W. Dale, on account of not being able to give the management his personal attention, would be glad to consider a proposition from some experienced hotel manager for the purchase of this hotel. It will be a paying investment to the right parties Address E. W. Dale, Cape May, N. J. To Rent Large front room, furnished or unfurnished. Apply at 325 Elm street, Le Droit Park. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order True ORGANIZED J ice 604, 606 and 608 N. 2n An order devoted to the interests of in ness relations. We offer you an oppo- t, in enterprises owned and control- men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, three (3) years nor older than sixty. There are two Fountains, the Subordi 1 Order of True Reformers ANIZED January 1, 1881. 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, voted to the interests of its members, both in their home sites. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invoices owned and controlled by the Order and managed by our members of the Order. found in health and mind, of good moral character, not young, ears nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to memberships in Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. To join the Subordinate Fountain you You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per m As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 0 ss. As Death Benefit, your family receive or one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years old. 1.60 to $6 60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per pay as taxes 80 cents per month. Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay. Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. The Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 A In Class B, the a dues, $4 75 to $7 60. After one year, its val In Class E, the a $9 50 to 11 40. The C one year its value is $ In Class M, the a $21 to $25. The certi You are entitled Classe B and E upon pays a dividend annu The Grand Foun 29. 1900. a total of 378 HALF MILLION DOLLAR In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 yea $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificae is vair one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 yea 10 to 11.40. The Certificae is valued five year its value is $500 to $300 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 yea to $25. The certificate is valued from You are entitled to a Life Membership B and E upon purchase of the reac a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wi F MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certifica'e is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues, $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. BEEHIVE THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Gas and discounts ..... $8,272 80 For stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 From National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Building House ..... 14,000 00 For real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Event expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Use, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 For currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, are cent, on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper published in Richmond, Va. It stands for the station and combination of the race and general Messenger and the General Agent. A well equipped job office bids out in first class style and at low price six miles from Richmond, in Henrico counties of land, and established thereon are applied liberality and broad-minded genius to this home to its members alone, men are opened to the aged and decrepit nature or connections. The Order makes city, and calls upon the whole people. By West to assist by their contribution the April 3rd of each year is set apart as distributions can be forwarded to the cash will send receipt for same and account members of the Order and the public, we are stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Desirable location. Service is of the best the Real Estate Department manages. Our deer. The Order now owns 13 buildings a fee simple value of $122,500. In additions. members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit.t ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own ofice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 18 buildings. For any further information, address W. L. TAYLOR, G. L. TAYLOR, G. W, Master. G. W, Master SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS: To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary ISRAEL'S NEW PASTOR. The Elcquent Kentuckian Put New Life in Israel-A Most Successful Career as Minister and Presiding Elder-His Work in Other Fields. Rev. Warren Alonzo Coleman, the efficient and popular pastor of Israel Metropolitan C M E church, corner First and B s rets. southwest, was transferred last November from the Kentucky Conference and appointed to Israel by Bishop R S wiwhiams when he held the Virginia Conference in this city at Lane's Chapel C M. E church. At this time Israel church was suffering from various causes; but by that power and force of character which has made his work a success wherever he has been placed, he has succeeded in restoring the scattered resources and confidence of the members and friends and has added about fifteen to the church. It is a pleasure to visit Israel [Name] REV. W. A. JACKSON. and enjoy the spirit which character ze its services. The instructive and elequentermons, the latter did music by the choir, with Mr H Wythe Lewis director and Miss Georgia Savoy, organist make this church most inviting The Sabbath school, with Miss Lottie Piper, superintendent, Miss Mary V Over, secretary, and seventeen teachers and one hundred and eighteen pupils and a new piano is the quickest way to tell what has happened since Rev, Jackson's appointment. When he came thirty five pupils met him It is said the church has now a more prosperous school than it has had for ten years. Rev. Jackson has been in the itinerant ministry for fifteen years, and was a presiding elder for seven years in Kentucky, and was one of the most successful regardless of denomination He succeeded on the Mt. Sterling, Kentucky District the Rev. Dr. C. H Phillips who so ably pastored Israel in former years, now editor of the Christian Index. Prior to entering the ministry Mr. sckson studies the dental profession in Ohio and in May 1883 was elected a member of the Miami Valley Dental Association of Ohio. He being the first of the race elected to membership in that association. In the fall of 1886 he resigned the dental profession for the ministry and served his first appointment four years faithfully and with ability at Parkersburg, W. Va. April 13, 1890 he was invited by a white Methodist church in West Virginia near Pomeroy, Ohio to preach for them at which time he baptized two men and three women—the men had owned slaves and the women were daughters of ex-slave owners. The Point Pleasant Register remarked: "Rev. Mr. Jackson is a fluent speaker and his sermons were all highly apreciated. His being a colored gentle man did not appear to hinder him in the least from gaining the respect and confidence of the people." The Pomeroy $(\mathrm{O},)$ Telegraph commented: "As there is not a colored family in that community we presume they are trying their hand at a settlement of the race problem." January 28 1889 a bill was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature to establish a Reform School with the proviso that "white and colored inmates shall be kept separate." He was the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. Q. only minister in the State to publicly protest against the wrongs about to be inflicted. The State Journal, Parkersburg, West Virginia, commenting favorably upon the lecture reported: "He read extracts from eleven superintendents of Reform Schools in various parts of the United States as to how the white and colored youth progressed together the testimony was uniformly favorable to making no distinction. He presented the following table as substantiating his claim that neither custom nor experience necessitated making the law read so as to absolutely separate the races REFORM SCHOOLS. Ohio Established 1855 Races Mixed Cohn, " 1884 " " " Indiana " 1865 " " " New York " 1848 " " " Miss. " ____ " " " Mich. " 1879 " " " Minn " ____ " " " New Jersey " 1865 " " " Iowa " 1868 " " " Penn. " 1828 Races Separatd. Penn. " 1850 A colored dep'tm't We first met Rev. Jackson at Cincinnati, O., attending the meeting of the Colored Press Association of the United States, March 1891 when he published The Wetleyan Indicator, a religious journal in connection with his pastoral work. As a minister he is a success, studious and zealous for the extension and promotion of the church of his choice. He is a Kentucian by birth On Monday December 18, 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Susie Banks, ot Dayton, Ohio, a young lady of musical and literary attainments and withal, refinement of high Christian repute. They have no children. Their niece, Miss Emma Davis, live with them and is now attending school at Howard University. Rev Jackson's hopeful of getting thousand persons to give one dollar each, and more if they can in his thousand dollar crusade, the fifth Sunday in June in order to pay off one n to this conference year. The public car P MRS. SUSIE B. JACKSON not help a more worthy cause, a worther pastor and a more deserving congregation. He has arranged to deliver a series of sermons at his church beginning the first Sunday in June viz: 10:30 a. m.—(Children's Day). Subject; "Name this Child." St. Luke. 1:59. 7:30 p. m.—'Evil News Flies on Wings; Good News Walks on Cru'ches,' Proverbs, 18:21 JUNE 9. 10:30 a. m.—'The Queen of Days.' Numbers 15:35. 7:80 p. m.—"Will You Stand?" I Thessalonians, 3:8. 10:30 a. m.—"The King's Reflection, or Queen Vashti." (Wanted: Five hundred women to hear this sermon ) 9,30 p. m.—"Going to Heaven by Water." Matthew 14:28. JUNE 23. 16:30 a. m. — "The Pulpit is Worth More Than I Costs." Matt 26:3 7:80 p. m. — "St. Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians." Acts 19:37. You are invited to attend and pray for the blessings of God and his efforts. Bishop R. S. Williams, Bishop E Cottrell and others have been invited. Services 10.30 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. 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 PALI, GLYMONT AND LOWER CEDAR POINT. L. J. Woollen, Gen'l Manager. Office: N Street WIarf, Clyde Line. Telephone 605-2 Residence: 154 E Capitol St. Telephone 88-Y2. "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1919. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention ed business men ever held in this or any other country line of business was represented: the farmer, the ba educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, t the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The address ered and papers read are all in this book besides over of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable so the convention. Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1919. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention business men ever held in this or any other country. Business was represented: the farmer, the barr, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, thechant and rulers of municipalities. The address and papers read are all in this book besides over states and others, which makes it a valuable convention. Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention 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. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE. $1.00. Send Express or Postoffice Money Order J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 40 express or Postoffice Money Order to AMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTO J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. Furniture buying is easy on Credit. For the Baby. Our new spring stock of Govery cream of the new styles. son, and our stock is several shown before. They are all ri with the latest improvements. riage here at any price your choice of them all on easy arranged to suit your conveniencing now very soon—and we we reliable qualities only, and that are complete housefurnishers on for new spring stock of Go-carts and Carriages contain cream of the new styles. Go carts are in the lead to and our stock is several times larger than we have before. They are all richly upholstered, and enjoy the latest improvements. You will find a Go-cart here at any price you wish to pay, and you can use of them all on easy weekly or monthly payed to suit your convenience. You will need some how very soon—and we want you to remember that the qualities only, and that we tack them down FREES complete housefurnishers on credit. Our new spring stock of Go-carts and Carriages contains the very cream of the new styles. Go carts are in the lead this season, and our stock is several times larger than we have ever shown before. They are all richly upholstered, and equipped with the latest improvements. You will find a Go-cart or Carriage here at any price you wish to pay, and you can have a choice of them all on easy weekly or monthly payments, arranged to suit your convenience. You will need some matting now very soon—and we want you to remember that we sell reliable qualities only, and that we tack them down FREE. We are complete housefurnishers on credit. Grogan's 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. James H. Dabney, FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Phone 1727 Branch office, Alexandria, Va. Washington, Dist. Col. --- --- Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. N, President and Founder. First National Convention of coloris or any other country. Every: the farmer, the banker, the, the manufacturer, the author, cipalities. The addresses delivthis book besides over fifty cuts makes it a valuable souvenir of HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. arts and Carriages contains the two carts are in the lead this seas-times larger than we have ever only upholstered, and equipped You will find a Go-cart or Car wish to pay, and you can have a weekly or monthly payments. e. You will need some mat it you to remember that we sell we tack them down FREE. We credit. MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, ```markdown ``` --- 18 THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, ONO." BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. CHRISTOPHERENG BILLINGTON WL. AFTER. BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all w. laim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. MANHATTAN MANHATTAN AFTER Boston Chemical Co., Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bo die-4 boxes do the work. 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Jones of Lynchburg, Va., passed through the city last Wednesday evening enroute to Avery College Trade School where he is a student. President R.W. Thompson has been selected to represent the Second Baptist Lyceum at the Literary Symposium planned for the 21st by Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Rev. Walter H. Brooks to Remain. Much speculation is being indulged in by the members and friends of the 19th Street Baptist Church at to wether their able and eloquent pastor, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, intends to accept the call to the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Va., the pulpit of which is vacant by reason of the death of the Rev. John Jasper. Dr. Brooks has given no direct intimation to the public concerning his intentions, but a close personal friend assures The Colored American that the Doctor has not at anytime seriously considered the offer, and will remain here, where he feels that his opportunities for usefulness are broader, and among a people who have given the best years of their life in support of the work that is dear to him and them. This attitude is probably correctly stated, and in reaching such a conclusion, Dr. Brooks is wise. There is no good season, moral or financial why the Richmond call should be accepted. Washington is the field for him, and his host of friends here will give him stronger support than ever because of this evidence of loyalty to local claims. WILL MINISTER UNTO THE SICK. Freedmen's Hospital Training School for Nurses Confers Diplomas. The graduation exercises of the training school for nurses of Freedmen's Hospital were held in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, which was filled with the friends and relatives of the sixteen young women who were presented with diplomas. Dr. A. M. Curtis, surgeon in chief of Freedmen's Hospital, presided and delivered a brief address. The program was opened with an overture rendered by the Aeolion Mandolin Club. Addresses were than delivered by Ex-Rep., George H. White and Wm. T. Pierson, of the hospital board of visitors. The diplomas were delivered by Rev. J. E. Rankin, president of Howard University. Those who received diplomas were Margaret Anise Allen, Lexington, Ky., Susan Cosler Barks, Bedford, Pa ; Berry N. Bowen Campbell,; Montgomery, Ala ; Mary Louisa Dey, Portsmouth, Va.; Mamie E Hackley, Cincinnati, Ohio; Carrie L. Hanson, Baltimore Md.; Catherine Susie Harrell, Greensburg, La.: Bessie Hunter, Purcelville, Va.; Eliza Ann Jackson, Richmond, Va.; Charlotte Rhone, Newberne, N. C.; Frances Adelle Robinson, Portsmouth; Va.; Bertha J. Thomas, Bellefonte, Pa; Mary Jeanette Jones, Uniontown, Ala.; Gussie D. Powell, Richmond, Va; Louisa Marion Wale Rock Hill, S. C.; Florena Adela /hitley, Newberne, N. C. A. H. Gives the names of dead and living frinds tells who and when you will marry also of business journeys lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write names or him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly incursed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons Twenty-five years practice—seven in brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings in short what is best to do. He will succeed when all others fall. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it luck to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings,while those w o neglect his advice are still laboring again poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opp. essex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there are a class or men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials, nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891-This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Alba ny. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Brooklyn, August 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that my husband had gone away and had been absent two years, I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shea was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me that my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now, came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost $250. I am a poor woman and I was almost insane. I went to Dr. Shea and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I find it as he told me, I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst, that can help people and tell them what to do. Mrs. Mary Miller, South Plainfield, N J A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 87 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send him a lock of patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter, and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are ill and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness distress of any kind. Bcv. William John- 15 son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as above. DR SHEA has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Conplaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease, and strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment, He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospital and private clinics. No trailing with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlor. Is a registered physician. A new remedy to rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat toks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. 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W THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. @’ A SCRAMBLE FOR SPOILS, Betis peseeg Best es RO ee Democratic Negroes After the Loaves A NEW NEGRO and Fishes—The Leader cf the Ua-| 3 ——____—___ washed in Durance Vile. _=_so Chicago, I'l , Special —Pclitica! c'rc'es have been in considerable excitement bis week on account of sudden devel opments in the squabtl+> between lo- sal democratic Negroes for aseerdaucy in that party. The dusky dise les of che met k and lowly jackass have never in thelr history ia wis exunty Known n brur of peaceatle and bh: rmoniu ec- ‘perstion, but every meeting they bsv2 hel , or tried to hold, nas ended in a row, aod has caused endless dir- putes and never-ending feuds. | Ashort time ago, Harvey Thomwpscn, ‘thea arew and zevous convert to the cause, but now be! sing downa govern ment job uoder the repub'icans at Wasbireton, Knocked “old man’’ J. Milton Turner into a serseless heap at tbe demceratic headquarters because they couldn’t agree on the ‘‘divsy’’ of the spoils. Since tbat time “Milt” too has walked the gang-; lank, and is ncw doing some th nkine by himelf on cme lonely island. Captain Hanviba‘ O. Carter, the fire-eater, and Jate a leg- islator in Mississippi, but always 8 democrat, in an iil advised hour, sought perferment as the leader of th's ungodly crowd. This brought the 1re- redoubtable ard irrepressible “Jule’’ faylor to- he front with his litle “Ax ” Julius F. Taylor claims to be bead, fore front. and shoulders of the Negro eemocratic party by grace of his fs vor —or alleged favor—with the Hon. W lLam J. Bryan. He hes nothing of |modesty about him, and preclaims himself from the houre tops witb as much of rel -sseertivenc ss a8 the sfure said lopg--ared suim:! uis,laye at tre |noon hovr ‘Jcle” did not propose to \tet “Ham” Carer get off sny easier }than the other preterders. So he oricked up bis cars, t-otted around the city, gathered up all the rmist'es of gossip and stub ends of sesnd:1 that cou'd be found; theu he fasted fors week, 80 as to get in good shape to lay **Ham’’ cut, spd commenced to write loug-winted srticles, which he said, sbow'd Carter up like a faithful mir ror. Incitentsliy ne dragged in all the other ‘‘felse leacers,’* and bsviog dried nem up to shucks wh the hest cf _ bis inveetive, be get the fire of libel to / the bunch and saw them go up ip - smoke At least, sohe thrugbt, anc then be bad that easy, satisfied fee inz that a cat has jast after dining ons cansry Bat last Fricay morning, an incon- ; 3iderate constable, armed with a State warrant, went to the untamed editor’ house on Armour avenue, and placed Ju’e under arrest on a cherge of crimi |ozl bel. This puta new face on the >| the matter, and a still hunt for bond- ; | ccmmenced. Judge Underwood ac- -|cepted bonds and continued the casc -| for s hesring unul next Wednesday. | Meanwhile, the question is. where _| will Ju’espend the next yeas? With "| some suspicion that it msy be in the - | large brick building on the North side, *| where maby other good demcerats have _ | termed at various times to expiate theil |sins, Of course, if it comes to this, tber2 wil be no more democratic party | for Jale ia the democratic party, and +) Negro democracy wll die with him. Bat the otters ef the bunch are happy. | Will Clark is taking sn extrs drink jevery bour, he is so tickled at bi: | brother’s downfal!; Ham Carter is «& _ | busy Isughine that he has forgotten t ~ | *euse’’ since Friday; Jim Miller actual -. | ly looks taller since he experienced the >| }0y of Isughing in bis eleeve at ~Brosd 3 Ax” Taylor; 8am Watkins has bat om | regret that Taylor was not arrested ou jattbe 35th Street Station where hi — | could prosecute him. .| Taylor is getting ready for a fight 3 | snd wil ve as stubborn about going t -a/jaul as the emblem of democrary i = abont pulling a load. 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W eae re Baltimore was im the city 8 few 457? sas Week. 21 THE CRESCENT CITY NEWS. A Pen Picture of the Progress and Achievements of the Afro-American in the Sugar Belt Lawyer Vance Wins a Notable Victory—News Notes. New Orleans, La., Special--Mr. Coas. Harvey, of Oakland, Cal. was in town three days last week. Judging of his rosy appearance oranges must agree with Coarlie hugely. Mr. Henry Story was appointed porter for the S. and P. C.). last week and is running between Orleans and 'Frisco. Miss Leak Johnson has resigned her school in St. Charles Parish and accepted a clerkship in the office of the Home Mutual Aid Association. With James McNeal as organist and as surplus choir in process of organization, the recently elected board of vestry of St. HON. J. MADISON VANCE Luke's Episcopal church, has shown its activity and effective results. The choir and music committee are in hearty co-operation and excellent results are anticipated. Dr. A. H. Jackson has returned to Ballwin, La. where he enjoys lucrative practice in the dental profession Dr. J. L. Faulkner, Ph. D., class 1901, Meharry Medical College who had charge of the Tulane pharmacy and later the Euraka Grocery Store left for Buffalo, New York. Hon. J. Madison Vance, New Orleans' eminent colored barrister won the most remarkable murder case on record a few days since. Jim Jones charged with murder in cold blood was on trial before the Hon. Judge Baker, Section A, Criminal Court. The state was represented by two white lawyers and had 18 witnesses. Lawyer Vance with not a single witness convinced twelve white jurors and the court that his client was innocent and Jim Jones was speedily liberated. Although the dead man was shot in the back. Dr. Thomas H. Wright, M D, class 1901, medical department of the New Orleans University, after a two months stay in his new field of labor, Shreveport, La., was in the city on a business trip last week. His numerous Orieans friends will be pleased to learn that Dr. Wright already enjoys the distinction of a large and paying practice in Shreveport where he has decided to make his home in the future. Religious Orleans has been decidedly active for the past three weeks. Revivals and prayer meetings have been going on in more or less all the protestant churches of the city and with results of which our entire populace ought to feel grateful. Last Sunday was general baptising day with the Baptists and about 500 converts were amersed into baptism. Eighty-seven souls were added to the Lamb Book of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the First African Baptist church, Rev. J. Madison Young, A. M., D. D., pastor. In point of numbers the Rev David Young of Carrollton came second with about 50 conversions added to his church. In spite of the apparently excited condition of the highly intelligent and christian pastor of the "Old Church" last Sunday night during the administration of the Holy communion the "turban gang" persisted in singing in a very melodious voice, which the American's man really enjoyed, "The Blood done signed my name." Mrs. D. M. Walker left for a trip through the western part of the state last Monday. Her first stop will be in Lafayette where she joins her husband, the presiding elder. Mrs. William H. Penn has recently undergone an operation by Drs. T. J. Newman and Dreyfus, and after much suffering the doctors announce that within a few days Mrs. Penn will be out of danger and the case dismissed. --- PEN AND PENCIL CLUB. A Lively Session and a Few Changes in Official Roster of America's Unique Press Ass tion. Thursday evening of 1 was set apart by the Pen and Club for the annual election of officers The meeting was held at the club's regular headquarters, 1706 10th street, north west, and the occasion was one of the liveliest of the season. For weeks speculation had run high as to what change would be made, and several efforts were in embryo to put forward "slates" carrying winning combinations The result did not disappoint many, for in the main, the old officers were retained or promoted, as it was felt that the J. PRES. L. M. HERSHAW. brief time each had served gave no opportunity to make a record, and that a full term should be allowed. President L. M. Hershaw was unanimously re-elected. Mr. R W. Thompson was elevated to the first vice presidency, succeeding Hon. Daniel Murray; Mr. W. T. Menard was moved up from recording secretary to the second vice presidency, succeeding Mr. Thompson, and being in turn succeeded Mr. R. C. M Simmons, Mr. Robert Pelham, Jr., was re-elected corresponding secretary and Mr. H. P. Slaughter was honored with term as treasurer. The contest over the five members of the Board of Governors was sharp and interesting, resulting in the election of Paul Laurence Dunbar, W. L. Huston, A. L Manly, Samuel E. Lacy and Arthur S. Gray. The new member of the board chosen is Mr. Gray, the retiring governor being Mr. Paul H. Bray. There is a strong belief that more offices must be created before the situation may be quoted as wholly satisfactory. The menu served by Mrs. Weeden, the club's official cateress, was dalnty and toothsome. Several new members were added to the roll. The club accepted the invitation to attend the Second Baptist Lyceum May 19, and Mr. Dunbar consented to prepare an original poem for the occasion. A picnic is talked of for mid summer. The club's affairs are in such a happy condition as to warrant a belief in its long life and enduring prosperity. LIGHT IN DIXIE. The Great M.E Church Opens Wide its Gates For a Free and Fair Discussion of the Problems of the Hour. New Orleans, La., Special-Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute delivered an impassioned, witty, eloquent and masterful address here Friday of last week, April 26th, in the great Tulane Hall under the auspices of the General Missionary Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. One afternoon was devoted to the discussion of the responsibility of the white man to his black brother and addresses were delivered by three others on the same occasion and were limited to twenty minutes each. No limit was placed upon Mr. Washington's time and he spoke for more than an hour and wrought his audience up to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. The plea he made for the Negro is one which will have far reaching results, we feel sure, as representatives of this great church were present from every section of the South where the race question is of the greatest and most vital interest. Hundreds of those who were in the audience hastened to the platform at the conclusion of Mr. Washington's ad dress to assure him that hereafter, more than ever, they will feel an increasing interest in their black brethren by whom they are surrounded. We are on the verge of a great revolution of southern opinion in the South when so many representative southern bodies are clamoring for light upon the subject of the Negro question and are making the subject one of study and upon which they seem to desire en lightenment. The more prominent colored people of the city were invited to seats upon the platform when Mr. Washington spoke and this in itself means a very great deal to one who knows of southern conditions. Every available foot of space was taken and many hundreds were turned away being unable to gain admittance. Mr. Washington's address reflected credit upon the whole race and we are glad he was invited and that he spoke here under such flattering auspices. --- Mrs. Ida Church has returned to her home in Boston, after a pleasant visit to friends in this city. Mr. E. E. Cooper, Sir:—Enclosed, find money order on my subscription to The Colored American. Please continue the paper, as I cant see how I could do without it. Long may you live to wit. d the pen in the interest of the colored rother. You will find everything modern in the Harewood and Linden Flats. Steam heat, call bells, cabinet mantles, porcelain tubs, modern plumbing and gas ranges only $14 00, $16 00 and $18 00 per month. Open daily for inspection. River Queen. The Following dates have been chartered for Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Glymont on Steamer River Queen, May 30, W H Nixon Social Club. June 8, Piano Movers. 4, Blooming Youth Social Club. June 5, Odd Fellows. June 6, Junk Dealers to Lower Cedar Point. June 7, Hi Admiral Club, Glymount. June 10, Old Point Social Club to Glymont. June 11, S H. Brooks Lodge Odd Fellows to June 12, Keystone Social Club. Lower Cedar Point. June 13, Virginia Ave Baptist church, Lower Cedar Point. June 17, Crescer t Social Club. June 18, Sterilr t Pleasure Club No. 1 June 20, Oxford Pleasure Club June 21, Young Men's Protective League. June 24, The Latosca Social Club. June 25, Israel C. M. E church. June 26, R. H. Gunnell Lodge G. U. O. of O. F. June 28, The Epicureans. July 1, Yale Social Club Glymont July 2, South End, theletic club July 4, T. N Brown Odd Fellows Lodge. July 8, Bill Pulley Social Club July 10, Corola Social Club Lower Cedar Point July 11, Knights Temple Lodge July 15, St John Aid Society, Lower Cedar Point July 16, Masonic Excursion July 25, St John Aid Society to Lower Cedar Point. 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CZAR $17 Sixth St. and 4941 Telephone Es On being asked what had becomed of a man in their possession a mob replied, "We Set Him Free."] In the silent night when the sons of men bound rest from the toil of day, And the holy calm that the Master gives, Field everywhere its sway, With tread of stealth to an humble hut Muse a band on death intent, And the crouching form within that home. New what their coming meant. They led him out through woods and fields And tied him fast and strong, With cruel whips and curses loud They lashed him flerce and long. He thought of the wife that had shared his grief Whose face he ne'er would see, He thought of the child that had said its prayer In the evening at her knee. But his voice was hushed for he knew in vain Would he ask that he be spared, To return to them of whom he thought For whom he toiled and cared, They dragged him down to the river's brink And laughed in their maudlin glee, When the splashing was his resting place They said they set him free. He's free from the strife of the cruel world That had marked him in his day For the toil of the fields and the lowly life With scorn as his own just pay. Yes, free from the dread of oppressors hand That had dealt many a blow And free from the jeers that greeted him Wherever he chanced to go. He's free from the heart-pains and the woe That had followed him night and day, For his weary soul in joyous flight Had left the shell of clay. T. H, MALONE in Atlanta Age. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE T. Thomas Fortune "land." The alleys of Washington thinned out. A dinner passed up to Hon. John P. Green. Good behavior in street cars and public places. Crowds in front of churches made to move on. A vagrancy law applicable to "rubbernecks." Seconp Baptist church completed by July 1st. Hyprocry in high places mercilessly exposed. George H. White tendered an auditorship of the Treasury. The line distinctly drawn between true and false education. A few more practical educators here like Dr. W. Bruce Evans. First-class business methods employed at our colored hotels. More speed manifested in filling orders in Negro restaurants. A few Negro appointments in the civil service of our insular possessions. Our people do their part toward the relief of the Jacksonville, Florida, suf- sferers. Our lyceums continue in operation a late into the summer as the weathe will permit. Thomas H. R. Clarke and R. E. Toomey given snug berths in the regular army. Some substantial recognition accorded the stalwart Governor P. B. S. Pinchback. Financial Secretary P. A. Hubbard given the right of way to the Bishops' Bench in 1904. Speakers at our lyceums correctly quoted in the papers that pretends to give the news. The prolific genereal quill-driver. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Charles Steward, donated a license to preach the gospel. Kelly Miller accept another term as President of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. A stalwart republican, like Perry S. Heath, placed in charge of the Government Printing Office. Fewer and better race journals, and stronger support for the worthy at the hands of the people. Pulpit bigotry rebuked by the intelligent members of the race and breadth universally commended. A big meeting under the auspices of the National Afro-American Council at Philadelphia in August. Those who have charges to make, file them in due order, and not resort to cowardly inuendo. A diagram illustrating whether Will Houston's name is pronounced as if spelled "who" or "hue." Some of our colored carriers get into the contest for a trip to Buffalo, offered by a local clothing firm. Another installment from Publisher George L. Knox, concerning "My Life as I Remember it." The national organizer of the Afro American Council organize a few councils in the several states. Ben Tillman and L. O. Moore in joint debate on the outlook of Negro democracy in South Carolina. The A. M. E. Zion Cauich make strenuous efforts to extend the work of that Connection into Africa. Female teachers permitted to marry if they choose, without being called upon to resign their positions. Reform policy at the charitable and benevolent institutions of the District, where Negroes are accommodated. The Rev. A. L. Murray Bethel church-Chicago Conservator controversy end in what it probably is-all smoke. Mrs. Ida D. Bailey's aggressive campaign for fair play at the Girls' Reform School be supported by our substantial citizens. More actual lawyers in the District of Columbia, and fewer all-ged ones, to whom the title "shyster" would be a close fit. Director Leyton, of Metropolitan A. M. E. choir allowed an adequate salary as is done for the directors of choirs in other churches. Metropolitan A. M. E. church resume its old-time prosperity and popularity under the promising administration of Rev. Daniel G. Hl l. Plans arranged for a monster celebration of the next birthday annivers ary of that champion of liberty and fraternity, General U. S. Grant, Our people so improve in health and determination that rain will not keep them away from a desirable entertainment or important meeting. The unemployed talent with which Washington is congested, strive to se cure places as teacher in the Philippines Cuba, Porto Rico and Hawaii. Department clerks take a few lots from the new Palisades of the Potomac Land Company-a good invest ment or a chance for a home. Young men, who have been active in church work in their homes, ally themselves with the same cause when they come here to serve Uncle Sam. The new move for improved funeral methods meet with earnest co-operation on the part of the ministers, undertakers and the public at large. Colored laborers in the Government Printing Office who are detailed on clerical work given the pay and designation on the rolls as actual clerks. That admirable institutional church University Park Temple receive solid assistance in its work of erecting a new building at 6 h and Trumbull streets. Steps taken to spread missionary work among the heathen of South Washington's alleys, as well as in China, Africa, and the islands of the sea. More presiding officers as cool and patient as Prof. L. M. Hershaw proves himself to be, when handling the warm deliberations of the Pen and Pencil Club. Vested oboirs placed in the A. M. E churches of the country, in conformity with the policy of Rev. J. M. Townsend and other distinguished Methodists. Enterprising colored men take up the public land now going a-begging in Oklahoma, Montana, Idaho and other regions that will be prizes within a few years. 'Tom" Allen elected sergeant at arms of the Pen and Pencil Club, and given a chance to establish syst m of keeping order during parliamentary mix-ups. A continued backet to the reprehensible system of begging whi merchants for the wherewithal to con duct an emancipation parade on the 16th of April. The Academy of Music, Chase's Grand and Lafayette Square Theater brought to book for their uncalled for discrimination against respectable colored patrons A declaration from Edward H. Deas and Robert Smalls as to whether they did or did not indorse John C. Capers for the position of District Attorney in South Carolina. Negroes give liberally of their means to push forward movements for the especial benefit of the Negro race, instead of depending almost wholly upon the generosity of the whites. An opinion from the esteemed Washington Daily Record, New York Age, Richmond Planet, Philadelphia Tribune, etc., on the subject of a possible or impossible journalistic consolidation. The worth of Washington, Garnett, Douglass, Bruce, Langston, Payne and others remembered when Indianapolis undertakes to substitute names of individuals for numbers, in designating public schools. Idle women sat upon when they make a practice of hanging around the kitchens of their industrious neighbors, retailing cheap scandal and denominating wives as fools who know no better than to assist huebands in the work of keeping the wolf from the door. The Emmett C. Jones Co. JOB PRINTERS. Formerly at 904 E Street, N.W., ARE NOW Located at 1201 R St., Northwest. Under Cardozo's Drug Store. Just across the Street from Winslow, the Undertaker. 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, Fres and Gen'l Mgr. SPARTA Pool and Billiard Rooms, 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. 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CRANE, 122 West Broad St., EICHMOND, V. 6 DOINGS IN ANNAPOLIS. The Social World in the Capital City Aglow -The Dismise of a Prominent Mason Annapolis, Md., Special - Prof W. L. Linsday was in town at the Asbury M. E. church on Thursday evening and gave a very interesting entertainment. The public was so well pleased with him that they requested him to return again on May 18th. Mr Bernard Hughes was in the city last week on business Mrs Sarah Colley of Clocinnatti, formerly of this city, is at home on a visit to her parent. Mrs. William H Butler Mrs Annie Askins of Washington was the guest of Miss Annie King The Misses Carters were the guest of Miss Laura Scott last week Misses Elenora Perce and Belle Boston of Baltimore were the guest of Miss Scott last Sunday. Mr J W H. Connor, a fireman of the U. S. S. Alabama is in the city this week on a visit to his wife. Mrs. Florence Cooper will leave the city on Monday for the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mr. Joseph Carroll of Howard University is home. Much can be said of the progress of the First Baptist church. Rev Bust, the pastor, preached an able address at 11 a. m. Services there were largely attended. At 8 p.m there was a special sermon preached to the converts. There was a large congregation present and all enjoyed the sermon. At Asbury M. E. church, the morning sermon was preached by Rev J. T. Balnder. His subject was "Faith." The sermon was interesting to all who attended. At St. Phillips P. E. church, Rev. Robert Brown preached a very fine sermon. His subject was the "Lords Prayer." The congregation enjoyed the sermon. Several selections were rendered by the organist, Miss Hattie Reid The A. F. and A. M. of Magons celebrated a memorial sermon of their deceased brother, Mr. Asbury Stepney at the Mount Maria A. M. E. church There was a very large attendance. The Masons then proceeded to Brewer Hill Cemetery where they held their services. Mr Stepney was a dear friend to all who knew him. He was one of the oldest members of the Mount Maria church. He was much thought of by all his friends. The Staunton Public High School is progressing very rapidly under the management of the following teachers: Mr. J W. Chase, principal; Mr. William Howard, assistant principal; Miss Carrie Dennis, Hattie Reid, Blanch Butler, Charlotte Bishop, Lizz e Wells, Annie Johnson, Bertha Bishop, Annie Calhoun. The attendance of the echo ars is about 500 of which some average the highest mark. Mr Harry Saunders of Baltimore is at Annapolis for the summer. The Ladies Twentieth Century Pleasure Club gave a grand May ball and reception under the management of the following officers: Miss Mary Watkins, president; Miss Annie King, secretary and Mrs. Ela Davis. The receiving party were: Mrs. Martha Baraid and Mr. James Bishop. The invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. B A. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Adam, Miss Kate Adams, Mr John R King, Miss Susan Johnson, Mr. George Lorry, Miss Blanch Butler, Mr. John Stepney, Mr N O Cully, Mrs Susie Hughes and several others Miss Annie Askins of Washington, Mr Sam Brittain of Baltimore and the Misses Carters of Baltimore Hattie B. Nelson has filed suit for divorce from Griffin Nelson, alleging desertion and cruel treatment. She is represented by Perri W. Frisby. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. Virginia Afro Americans Alive to Their Progress. Staunton, Va, Special - The colored people of Staunton and Augusta county held a large and enthusiastic meeting here tonight uncer the auspices of the Negro Industrial and Educational Association of Virginia. It was one of a series of meetings now being held throughout the state in protest against the disfranchisement of the race and the division of the school fund, as will be proposed in the constitutional convention which convenes in Richmond, Va June 12th Prof. Willis M. Carter of the city schools was elected chairman and on taking the chair made a using speech He was followed by James H Hayes Eaq, of the Richmond bar, organizer and solicitor for the association, who spoke of the work of that body and its relation to the present crisis of the colored people of the state with telling effect. Revs. W. H. Moses, Mt. Zinn Baptist church, A. A. Galvin, Eoeuezer Baptist church and C. I. Withrow, M. E church were present and participated. The colored people are thoroughly organized and several thousand dollars have already been raised to take our case to the courts. KAPPA. Tuskegee, (Ala.) Notes, The work students had their annual holiday last Friday the 6 In the afternoon the school base ball team and a team from Montgomery played a game of ball. The score ended eleven to ten in favor of Tuskegee. The new dairy building, which has been in course of construction for the last or three months, is nearing completion. This will give the students in that department more room in which to do their work. The students at the brickmaking department are busy making brick for the new buildings which are in course of construction. People who want work can get it: a great many colored people, especially the younger generation, don't care for it They prefer to loaf, to steal an occasional chicken, to lie and not to work if they can get anything else to do. Dr. D C. Hill Comes to Metropolitan. The Fred risk Conference of the A. M. E Church is over. The appointments occasion some surprise, but they are satisfactory to the majority of those in interest. Metropolitan A. M. E. church of this city, the most important post in the connection, is fortunate in securing as its pastor, Rev. Daniel G. Hill, a divine of marked abilty both as a pulpit orator and as a man of the people—a spiritual adviser and financial manager. He is a graduate of Lincoln and a New York school of theology. He comes to us from the presiding eldership of the eastern shore of Maryland. He is not unknown here, having successfully pastered Ebenezer church in Georgetown several years ago. Dr. Hill made a most agreeable impression at his first appearance last Sunday morning, and we have no doubt that he is booked for a prosperous year. Rev. J. Albert Johnson goes to St. Jonn's church, Baltimore, a charge of some importance. Rev. P. W. Wortham goes to Cumberland, and is succeeded at St. Paul by Rev. D. P. Seaton. Rev. I. S. Flagg is returned to Ebenezer, Georgetown; Rev. R. T. Queen is at Garfield and Rev. F. P. Lewis at Ana- On terms that are arranged to suit your convenience. Any amount from $10 to $1,000, on your furniture, piano, organ, or anything of value left in your possession so you get the use of both the goods as well as the money. You want the lowest rate of course, the room to us we will arrange the payments to suit you large or small weekly monthly installments. 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THE BLOOD REDRECORD A review of the horrible lychings and Burnings of Negroes by civilized White Men in various parts of the United States, taken from the records with comments by John E. Bruce "Bruce Grit" General Newspaper Correspondent Price Per Copy . 20 cts ADDRESS: Argus Publishing Company, Or, JOHN E. BRUCE, 97 Orange St. Albany N. Y. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tal or System Mme J A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madt on street, northwest. Evenings from 7 30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seam ess Basques without one inch of visible seam, in living or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. 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Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S. Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a. m. to 4:30 mid MASONIC Why is it that Deputy Grand Master Malvin does not speak out and relieve the burning anxiety of the entire craft? The Grand Lecturer Brother Mays visited Felix and Meridian during the past week and gave some good instructions. Lost, strayed or stolen—Brother John C. Nalle, any person finding him will please deliver at 5th and Virginia avenue, s. e., and receive reward. Let the beginning of the Twentieth be signalized by increased effort in the craft and Brother Cooper made to give thanks for increased subscriptions. There is not a more courteous and magnanimous Sir Knight in Simons Commandery than Sir Knight McKenzie Scott and he merits any honor with in the gift of this Commandery. The sympathy of the craft is with Sir Knight McKenzie Scott in his illness. Whenever he sees a member of the craft he takes a dose of medicine from his tin spoon. Sister Irving says that she knows that Brother Bamfield will not let that jewel go to any other Chapter than Queen Esther. How about Queen Electa, Sister Irving? Brother William Saunders of Hiram No.4 one of the old members of the craft, lies dangerously ill at Deanwood, D.C. Columbia line of cars cars will carry you very near his house. Brother Charles D. Freeman is Master of Social Lodge, High Priest of Prince Hall Chapter R. A. M., and yet wants more. Some people would not be satisfied with the whole world. The English Masonic Calendar of '01 shows Past Grand Master John F. Cook as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Liberia, Africa, near the Grand East of the District of Columbia. The bulletin announces work as follows: Meridian, May 17th second degree; Social, May 26th first degree; Felix, May 27th first and third degrees; Widows' Sons, May 30th second degree. Past Grand High Priest Samuel H. West demand that every Brother in the craft shall walk by the plumb and those who fail must give an account, if there be any power by which they can be reached. Brother West, we all admire such a Mason. The M. P. Siv, Grand Commander, Thoruton A. Jackson, convened the Supreme Council $ 3 3^{\circ} $ Masons A. A. S. R on Wednesday last at which meeting matters of vital importance to this branch of our Order were considered and acted upon. No man is better fitted than Deputy Grand Malvin to give us a Masonic Directory which is the crying need at present We hope,Brother Malvin will take this matter in hand and I pledge him the lasting gratitude of the entire craft. Electa Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, located at Baltimore, Md., will celebrate their Twenty-fifth anniversary beginning with divine services Sunday May 19 ending May 20 with addresses by prominent members of the Order and a banquet. Ills. Thornton A. Jackson, who organized this Chapter May 20, 1876, has been invited to deliver an address giving his reminiscences of the Order. Ills. Jackson was at the time Deputy Grand Patron under the authority of Robert THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. McCoy of New York. The officers of this Chapter are, A. Texas Walla, Royal Patron, Annie E. Jones, Royal Matron, Mrs. Annie Jackson, secretary. All members of the Order are cordially invited to be present. Brother Richard H Jones appears to be much depressed because Brother Turner of Eureka has declared against him. It is alright, Brother Jones, we know where and when to get even with that man Turner. Where? You know, G. L. Brother George Jones of New Prospect Lodge Mo. 44, Carrolton, Miss., informs me that his Grand Lodge paid to the widows and orphans during the month of April $6000. More money than our Grand Lodge has given in the past 50 years. Does Grand Master Terrell know that a great calamity has befallen Jacksonsville, Fla., and a special appeal has been made to the Masonic Fraternity? If so, why is it we do not act? Can we afford to turn a deaf ear to this cry of distress? Convene the Grand Lodge Brother James L Johnson says that he wants to Arch 70 Master Masons by the time his term of office expires and that under no consideration can he consent to be re elected as High Priest of his Chapter, that so long as we have have men fully competent to work they should be given an opportunity. Pythagoras Lodge No. 9 will celebrate their 30th anniversary with divine services at Israel C. M E. church, 1st and B streets, s. w., Sunday June 2, 1901. Invitation have been sent to all the subordinate Lodges, Chapters and Courts. The craft will assemble at 7 p.m. The committee in charge, N. E. Weatherless, James O. Bamfield and James L. Johnson, chairman. The Committee on Contest composed of J. T. Beason, F. J. Cardoza, S. C. Burnett, Albert Neal and J. P. Turner chairman, have decided that the contest this year shall be on the first degree, the opening and closing to form a part and that the contest shall take place between September 19 and October 1, 1901 Now put on your armors and let the fight be a battle royal. We read in the Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar published for 1901 in London, England, the names of the officers of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Everywhere among civilized people men are making provisions for those dependent upon them after they have been summoned before the Supreme Architect and where they do not they should be forced by compulsory legislation. The certificate of the Grand Representative of the United Supreme Council, Southern and Western Jurisdiction, U. S. A. and the commission of 1st honorary member of said Supreme Council of the Republic of Liberia, Africa, was presented together with appropriate gold jewels Ill William David Coleman 33 degree representative and Ill C T. O. King, 33 degree, 1st honorary member, February 1901 in the Executive Mansion at Monrovia, Liberia by Iills. James Robert Spurgeon, 33 degrees, Legate and Deputy of United Supreme Council 83 degrees, whose Grand See is at Washington, D. C. U. S. A. and presided over by Iills. Thornton A. Jackson. Officers of lodges and, indeed, of all departments of Masonry, should endeavor to confer all degrees in a thorough and instructive manner. When this is done, the candidates are properly impressed and anxious to climb higher, a good attendance is assured and entire body strengthened 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. We carry all sizes and widths, in Tans, Blacks, and Patent Leathers. If you pay double the price you will not get better Shoes. THE REGENT. 943 PA. AVE. There are officers, active and past, whose reputation for good work is established for all time. When those, who were so fortunate as to receive their degrees in such manner, meet these accomplished craftsman, whether in lodge or street. There is a pleasant greeting, a happy reference to lodge matters, and they part with sincere regret. On the other hand, there are those elevated to high places, whose chief desire seems to be known as past this or past that. Their duties are performed without care as to detail or finish. They soon lose interest in the lodge and vice versa. Apropos of the decision of Prince Hall Lodge to enter the contest for the jewel this year, undaunted by her defeat of last September does it not seem remarkable that only three of the lodges have manifested interest enough in the jewel during recent years to contest for its possession? What a woeful admission for the others to make! We believe these other lodges are unfair to themselves for those of us who have had the pleasure of being present at the symbolic work of several of them know that they have brilliant material unsurpassed by any in the three lodges who have shown interest. In the onward and upward march to the highest excellence in the crafts secret work, are not these "loiterers by the wayside" out of harmony with the lofty aims of the order? Certainly they do not catch the spirit of the idea which suggested these contests. If the brethren could only know the great benefits which these three thoroughly alive lodges have derived their increased membership, their "fat" treasuries, the warm interest taken in their proceedings, the large attendance at their communications, from the contests in which they have participated, the sluggards would arise and presently we would hear the blast of the trumpet of challenge which would waken the echoes from the highest hills of old Widows Son in Georgetown to the lowest vales of young Datcher in South Washington. Awake brothers and gird on your armor for the fray. A Fact. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings and putting the Vero double suction in all their plates Even with these advantage they can save you money. Call now. 12th and Pennsylvania ave., Over Davis' Hat Store. Hours 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. tf. Another resignation among the colored clerks of the City Post Office is rumored. The Function of Literary Societies. Bethel Literary and Historical Association will close for the season on Tuesday evening, May 21. The program of the occasion will embrace a symposium on "The Function of Literary Societies," Representatives of the several local organizations will in ten minute papers tell of the influence of literary associations, and describe the partic. lar mission of the one for which he or she stands sponsor. Bethel, Second Baptist, The Book Lovers, the Congressional and Odd Fellows' are so far scheduled for discussion. The evening will be a notable one and the attendance will no doubt test the capacity of the auditorium. Prof. Kelly Miller has had a successful year and will be re-elected aepresident. No Sunday funerals. Every pastor should take this stand and strick to it. Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, soprano graduate of University of Denver, College of Music, assisted by Miss Maggie E. Wilson, contralto, Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, violin virtuoso, Mr. J. 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No Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. A Western Song Bird. Regents Cost $2.50 A Pair NO MORE NO LESS. PERUNA THE GREAT TONIC MRS. ELMER FLEMING, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MRS. C. NICKEL, HEBRON, NEB. TWAS EIGHT YEARS. The Dorseys Celebrate the Event in a Befitting Manner - A Large and Representgtive Gathering Mr. and Mrs. Robert Avon Dorsey entertained their many friends at an evening reception Friday night, March 22, at their residence, No. 1017 Oronoco street, Alexandria, Va. It was the celebration of their eighth wedding anniversary, and was given in that style characteristic of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey. Promptly at 9 o'clock the guests began to arrive. By 11 o'clock the spacious double parlors were crowded. The social, elite and the business and professional circles of Alexandria and Washington were well represented. The banquet room was decorated in light green and white, green predominating, representing "Spring." The centerpiece of the long banquet table was a beautiful basket of mixed roses intermingled with smilax. At the punch table Misses Lizzie and Mary Fancil served Roman punch, while Misses Sallie A. Tancil, Lethia E. Walker, Hattie M. Stokes, Martha Keith, Susie Wilson and Mrs. Harvey Johnson served the toothsome menu which consisted of club sandwiches, sweet pickles, olives, gherkins, haricot vert salad, chicken salad, potato salad, claret, white wine, catawba wine, grape wine, petit fours, fruit cake, angel cake, charlotte russe, peppermints, bon bons, Demonete crystals, Malaga grapes, oranges, bananas, almonds, walnuts, Roquefort cheese, chocolate, black coffee. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey were the recipients of numerous presents and congratulations, and each guest departed agreeing that the host and hostess are two good examples of success. Calling during the evening were the following: Washington, D. C.—Dr. and Griffin Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dogans, Mrs. Florence Kemp, Mrs. Frances Garner Turner, Misses Sadie A. Hale, Hazel Ross, Mary Adams, Georgia Johnson and Carrie Petten; Messrs, Robert L. Jenkins, William H. Payne, Burrel Jordan, and William Shorts. Alexandria—Dr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, Dr. J Milton Hopkins, President and Mrs. Robert B. Rebinson, Rev. and Mrs. A. Lott; Prof. P. H. Lumpkins, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lumpkins, Rev. George O. Dixon, Mrs. Dr. Wm. H. Madella, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tancil, the Misses Tancil, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Dulaney, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Carter, Mrs. Herbert G. Dogans, Miss Ella T. Evans, Mr. William F. Evans, Mrs. Richard Edmunds, Mrs. P. R. Felton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Davis, Miss Florence Davis, Mr. Charles H. Madella, Mr. R. D. Syles, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. M. Murray, Miss Mary Tancil, Miss Ellen Tancil, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, Mr. C. C. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lane, Miss Sallie Buster, The Misses Buckner, Mr. W. Isaac Buckner, Mr. W. Walter Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Harris, Mr. Frank Watson, Miss Mary Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Hopkins, Miss Lillian Sayles, Mr. Robert L. Adkins, Mrs. Morris Cooper, Mrs. Anna Craig, Mrs. Susie Pinn, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Turley, Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Ross, Mrs. Albert N. Hopkins Miss Mary Tibbs, and many others. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Spriggs, celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding last Wednesday evening in a most befitting manner. Their cozy home 41 Paterson street northeast was arrayed in gala style and was filled with the elite of the social life of Washington. A most enjoyable evening was spent. Many presents were received and every guest in parting bade the hoaters and host fifteen years more of wedded bliss. and by having their good will would mean our rights. Such organizations could afford us a grand opportunity to develop finer sentiments and feelings of humanity, and I hope to see The Colored American take up this movement to advance the Negro until such organizations are permanently established among our race. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. MRS. ELMER FLEMING, of Minneapolis, Minn., writes from 2535 Polk street, N.E.: "I have been troubled all my life with catarrh. I took Peruna for about three months, and now think I am permanently cured. I believe that for catarrh in all its forms Peruna is the medicine of the age. It cures when all other remedies fail." Mrs. C. Nickel, Hebron, Neb., writes: "I suffered from weakness for ten years. The least exertion caused me pain in the middle of my chest and difficulty in breathing. When I would awake in the night my heart would palpitate so that I often could not sleep. I took Peruna and now I can do all of my work easily without getting short of breath. "Peruna is the best medicine for me. It strengthens my nerves. It is just what I need. As long as I use Peruna I do not know anything about weakness. "I have never found a medicine that makes me feel so strong and vigorous as Peruna. I shall always keep Peruna A Useful Book. "A New Negro for a New Century" is the title of a most useful and attractive book just issued by The American Publishing House of Chicago, Ill. The book contains nearly five hundred pages, beautifully illustrated and brimful of news and a history of the colored people. It contains many portraits and sketches of representatives men and women of the race, quite a number of whom live, and are well known in Washington. The book can be had of Mr. R. A. Simms, 1238 Linden street n. e. or it can be seen at The Colored American office. For further particulars see advertisement. His Shingle Out. "Dr. M. A. Dumas" is the ornamental inscription on the latest shingle flung to the breezes in this city. The address is 1130 15 h street, n. w. Dr. Dumas has one of the best appointed offices and operating rooms in the city. He is fixed for business. What with his splendid ability and attainments for his profession—talents which enabled him to carry off the class honors in the shape of the Hood prize in the distinguished class of '95, together with his extensive experience in the leading hospitals of England and New York, he is unquestionably well equipped to take high rank in his profession. Dr. Dumas' modest bid for patronage deserves most respectful consideration and he bas The Colored American's very best wishes for his success. Mr. C. D. Brown of The Colored American is spending a few days in Lynchburg, Va. in the house. It ought to have a place in every home. "The longer I use it the better I like it. I would not give your book, "The Ills of Life" away for any price if I could not get another." Neryousness is due to bloodlessness of nerve centers. To enrich the blood is to cure nervousness. Diseases of the nervous system calls for more blood and better blood. Peruna answers this call by giving the system a perfect HOW PERUNA MAKES STRONG NERVES. supply of pure red blood. Thus it is that Peruna is a natural tonic. It does not temporarily stimulate the nervous system, but permanently invigorates it. Peruna regulates the supply of blood to the various parts of the system. When one part has more blood than it ought to have, another part is deprived A New Church Edifice. The work on the second floor of the Second Baptist church is being pushed and it is expected that the auditorium will be ready for occupancy by July 1. The arrangement is to be very handsome and comfortable. A horse-shoe gallery is being put in, which will bring the seating capacity close to two thousand sand. The choir box will be to the right of the pulpit, and a pipe organ will be placed in the southwest corner. The ceiling is vaulted making it higher than the average churches of recent build, and corrects a mistake that has been made in several of largest edifices. This is an excellent time to begin a subscription for The Colored American Notice. Agents will oblige us when making returns, if they will send in all copies of April 13th uncut, as the entire issue is sold out and some special orders remain unfilled. tf. Buy a Copy. The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth stree's, Evansville, Ind. All the leading journals and race papers are handled there. tf. The Harewood and Linden Apartment House is open for inspection every day. Rent has been reduced. of its natural supply of blood. This sets up all sorts of functional irregularities so common to people who spend much time indoors. Peruna cures these affections by regulating the supply of blood and giving to each part of the system exactly that portion of the blood to which it is entitled. By producing a natural appetite, correcting digestion and regulating the supply of blood in the system, Peruna removes the cause of a thousand and one maladies very common in warm weather. The fatigue and languor of hot weather is directly due to impoverished blood. This condition prepares the way for the advent of almost any disease. Peruna protects the system against the ailments of summer by fortifying it with a regular supply of the best blood. A book entitled "Summer Catarrh sent free by The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus, Ohio. In Memoriam In ever fond and tender remembrance of our dear son, Wm. F. Murrell who entered into rest two years ag May the twelfth, 1899. We think of our last farewell, I's sadly we saw thee depart; Sadly, for how can words tell The'sorrows that swelled in our hearts? They cannot; oh, language is faint When love's devotion would speak. Light pleasure or pain it may paint, But with nature's feelings it is weak, Tearful and mute as we stood, Thy last words are thrilling us yet And our hearts would have breathed if they could And murmured, "We"ll not you forget." But like some low and mournful-spell We whispered "God be with you." Farewell. MAMMA AND PAPA. A Fact. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings and putting the Vero double suction in all their plates. Even with these advantage they can save you money. Call now. 12th and Pennsylvania ave., Over Davis' Hat Store. Hours 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. tf. It Stands Alone. The Colored American at Washington is the only colored paper in the country that is sold at union newspaper stands in the country and it is the only paper that employs a first-class cartoonist. This paper is leaving all others far in the distance.—Oil City (Fox.) 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