The Colored American

The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 9 NO. 10. SOLVING THE PROBLEM. The Meeting of The Sixth Annual Conference to Study The Negro Problem Advancement Along all Lines of Education—The Number of Negro Teachers and Pupils of Scool-Flight of Oratory and Gala Days. Atlanta, Ga. (Special).—The past week has been one of blessed memory in things educationary, racial development, etc., etc. In Atlanta, Tuesday the 28th, was the sixth annual Atlanta Conference to study the Negro Problems. The conference was held at the Atlanta University. This conference developed the following facts, viz.: Negro children of school age in the U. S.....2,912,910 Number of these enrolled in school .....1,511,618 Per cent enrolled.....51.89 Average daily attendance.....969,011 Per cent, of those enrolled at- tending school ..... 64.10 Per cent. attending of all Negro children ..... 33.26 Number of Negro teachers..... 28,560 Negro contribution to education in Florida, in nine "black-belt" counties: Negro pro rata of State funds. $13,554 Negro pro rata of railroad tax.. 3,630 Negro pro rata of other taxes... 3,000 Direct taxes paid by Negroes... 3,800 Total contributed by Negroes $23,984 Actual cost of Negro schools. $19,454 Contributed by Negroes for edu- cation of Whites..... $4,527 These facts were secured by Dr. Du Bois, who is one of the greatest of Negro teachers. He occupies the chair of sociology in the Atlanta University. At 2.30 p. m., President Bumstead called the conference to order and Dr. Du Bois, the secretary, read the last minutes. The mothers then held a meeting. Then come the kindergarten's illustrative work, by Miss Roberta L. Wolf, the principal of the kindergarten school here. She exhibited twenty-five of her pupils. (a), Morning Circle; (b), Gift work; (c), Games and Good-bye Circle. This was a great display. Mrs. C. C. Wimbish, President of the Kindergarten Association, then read a fine paper, giving in detail a history of the kindergarten. Ex-Gov. R. B. Bullock, who was in the audience, arose and gave Mrs. Wimbish $10 for the paper. At 8 p. m., Prof. George A. Towns treated the subject, "The Common School Teacher;" Prof. Henry L. Walker, of Augusta, Ga., "The City Schools of Augusta;" Miss Lena Epps, "The City Schools of Macon, Ga.;" Prof. L. B. Norris, "Town Schools of Marietta, Ga.;" Prof. H. A. Burge, "Country Schools of Bullground, Ga.;" Rev. S. C. Gordon, "Mission Schools in Africa;" Prof. R. L. Smith, "The Schools of Texas." All of these addresses were of the highest order Wednesday night was alumni night and it was a grand spectacular display. At 8 o'clock there appeared at the rear door a great number of graduates, each bearing a banner indicating the WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1901. MEN OF THE HOUR DR WILLIAM G PENN. Atlanta, Ga year each class was graduated. First came class of "1873" with one, "1874" with three, "75" was absent, then "76" with three, President R. R. Wright, Rev. E. J. Penny, and —; "77" with three, "78" with four, "79" with one, "80" with four, "81" with six, "82" with three, "83" with four, "84" with one, "85" with three, "86" with six, "87" with 4, "88" with three, "89" with three, "90" with five, "91" —, "92" with four, "93" with six, "94" with four, "95" with seven, "96" with four, "97" with three, "98" with four, "99" with six, "1900" with whole class, "1901" with twenty-seven. I missed the happy faces of those who have passed to the beyond, and also the faces of Hershaw, J. G. Hutchens, J. H. Delamotto, Mrs, Mattie Birdie Ayling, Thomas Marshall Dent, Thos. A. Johnson, et al, of Washington, D. C. Prof H. L. Walker spoke for "Our Alumni," Mrs. M. E. (Budger) Cumming, "Our College Women;" President R. R. Wright, "Class of 76;" Mrs. R. J. Henry, —; Rev. A. J. Carey, of Chicago, "The Undergraduate;" Dr. J. R. Porter for the graduates and students presented a fine life-size oil painting picture of Mrs. Case, the matron of the school. Thursday morning in Ware Chapel thousands of people appeared to witness one of the most interesting commencement exercises ever held at the university. There were six graduates from the collage course. Of these there were four ladies, Miss Ada Hawes, of Macon, Ga., and Miss Daisy Cornelia Hayes, of Atlanta, sister of W. C. Thomas, our popular Deputy U. S. Marshal. There were twenty-two from the high normal. Among these were Miss Ida N. Hawes, of Macon, Ga.; Miss M. Edwina Tayton, Miss Georgia E. Harrison, of Atlanta, two very bright, young women. Class honors were distributed as follows: Miss Ada Hawes, Miss D. C. Hayes, Miss Mary Ruth Greenwood, Peter H. Williams, and E. D. White Rev. Dr. C. C. Hall, President Union Theological Seminary of New York City, then delivered the commencement address, subject, "Moral Qualifications for Leadership." This address was one of the finest ever delivered. The Doctor threw his whole soul and life into his subject and there fell from his lips bursts of eloquence and some strong points of interest that thoroughly enraptured the vast congregation to the most lofty hights imaginable. And yet he pointed out the example of Moses and Douglass as real and true leaders. It was good to have been there. The class songs were of the highest order. Bishop W. J. Gains also delivered a short talk. On the platform were President Bumstead, President R. R. Wright, Dr. Hall, Ex-Gov, R. B. Bullock, Rev, J. E. Smith, Bishop W. J. Gains, and several other noted educators of the country. Dr. J. A. Johnson, formerly of your city, was seen among the (Continued on page 4.) --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. PRICE FIVE CENTS. A PROGRESSIVE MAN. The Career of Dr. William G Penn, a Successful Afro American Phys.clan of Atlanta, Ga.—The Poet's Trulem Exemplified in the Struggles and Successes of this Young Man. In the present situation of the Negro in America The Colored American feels that every time it gives to the world the history of a successful man of the race the race is to that extent encouraged and inspired. There was never a time in our history when the race had so many examples of substantial and permanent progress as it has today. In every city and hamlet there is the teacher, the artisan, the lawyer, the doctor, business men emphasizing in their great progress the upward movement of the Negro throughout the country. It is this kind of a man we present in this issue of The Colored American in Dr. William F. Penn, of Atlanta, Ga., who is one of the leading physicians of that city. Dr. Penn was born in Amherst County, Va., in 1870, and is accordingly thirty years of age. His parents took him to Lynchburg early in his life and there entered him in the schools. From the Lynchburg schools he went to the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute and from there to the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, from which he graduated in 1891. After graduating he taught in the city schools of Lynchburg, Va., resigning to pursue a medical course in the Leonard Medical School, at Raleigh, N. C., from which he went in 1893 to Yale University, New Haven, Conn., and graduated from the Medical Department of that world famed institution in 1897, taking high rank in all of his classes until the day of graduation His standing in his class may be seen in that he was the first Negro ever chosen in the Medical School as one of the editors of the Class Book, which goes down in history as a record of graduates, etc. For a while he was one of the internes at Freedmen's Hospital in this city, under Dr. Williams, then Surgeon-in-Chief, and was regarded as one of the best informed and most skillful men on the staff. Dr. Penn went to Atlanta in 1897 to practice medicine, and from the start took front rank. Ten days after he hung out his shingle he was selected by the city as one of the two colored physicians to vaccinate the colored population of the city. By official preferment he is the physician to the following institutions of learning in Atlanta: Atlanta University, Clark University, Gammon Theological Seminary. He has been called from Atlanta into other sections of Georgia several times to perform difficult surgical operations with great success. As a physician he is regarded a great success, as the steady growth of his practice attests. As a christian gentleman he is well known to every one in Atlanta, being (Continued on 4th page.) rrr I a é 3 x <a 4 ; : .s ae > sys 2 : F aes BS 3 ; ieee ee aN ae ; , ) Ve es AO: Re ee a pe a aa . SS ee ae : = | a. aa e Bee = ; — oe | Pee eee. % : ; a ae a ae a £ : 1. = za < Ese = ee & ee: Zs : > a j es ne : 2a _ = 4 5 eo eae 3 s REV. J. W. SIMPSON, Cambridgeport, Mass 10 A PRACTICAL MINISTER. | Rey. J. W. Simpson a Leading Divine of Cambridge, Massachusetts Rev. J. W. Simpson whose cratorica! powers bave placed him in the front ranks among our pulpit orators, was born in Crevillie, Ohio, March 1, 1873 His mother, soon after the death of his father, moved to Chicago, Ill, where he received his early education While attending the training school ofthat city his health was pot the best and he decided to take up his abode in another section. After a short cruise he landed in Cambridge, Mas3., which place he has since made his home. Here he engaged in the grocery and rea! estate business. prior to entering into business, however Mr. Simpson entered into the happy THE PASSING THRONG, The ‘I. O. 1.” will scon be organized and will be the most formidable politi- eal union launched as effects campaign of 1904. Remember name “I. O. I.” and watch! Prof. U. 8. Black, of 11th and U strzets,n. w. was callad to Chicago, Ills, Monday week by the death of ! is brother, Mr. John Black. The Profes- sor, his family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many friends and acquaintances, The Ohio Supreme Court has de- cided the ‘Smith Anti Lynching’ act to be constitutional. This 1s a high per- sonal compliment to the Hon. Harry Smith of Cleveland and a great victory tor the race in Ohio. The law makes the county in which a lynching occurs liable to the heirs of the person lynched in the sum of $5 000. South Carolina Republicans have re- ceived the following b'o ws on the ‘‘solar plexus” by McLaurin democratic U. 8. Senator. Ist John G. Capers, Jr., U.8 Distriet Attorney; 2ad. George S. Mc- Crary, Deputy U. 8, Marshall; 3rd, Mr. Craft, Postmaster at Aiken and 4th the Columbia Postmastership offered to General Wade Hampton. What is to THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D, G state of matrimony. He had an ambition to bezome al .w- yer in esrly manhood, but heeding the call of sn unsetn divine power be enter- ed the ministry. Having studied for two years under a private tutor Mr. S mpson bss made himself proficien in his study of Theology. He is now doing evangelical work and has preacb- ed in some of the lergest and most por- ular churches in Massachuretts It is his ambition to study one year more in Uhicago University where he will be fully prepsred to obtain the best re- sults in bis chosen profession. Mr. Simpeon is a plain spoken, kindhearted man of uvblemished moral character who, it is predicted by bis many friends will reach, asis his aim, the highest step of the ladder of success and fame. L.M.C, Cambridge, Mass, become of State Chairman Deas, Col- lector Genera! Robert Smalls, Major Fordham, et al? The Bachelor-Benedict Club held its regular annus! meeting Saturday night, Jane 13t at T p. m. at the residence of its president Mr. Henry Y. Arnett, 325 T street, n: w. After the usual social functions, the program was the con- sideration of apylications, the out- lining of the social program for next season aud the ¢laction of officers. Hon. Henry P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, was presented with a number of lytho- graphic photos of himself and after at- taching his autograph presented them to his many friends who were so fortu- nate to know of their existence. The eager manner in which they were sought was a high compliment to his personal popularity. And you want your scalp raised to a condition of heal:h and free from dan- druft—Dr. White’s Electric comb will doit, Nothing else will. Send for one now, before it is too late. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satis- action in every respect. Price 500, D.N. Rose, Gen, Mgr., Decatur, DL SUMMER RESORTS. ee ey ee ee ee ee Ze a A SS AAR BSS. 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The hotel is stiil under the management of Mr. Nat Diegs Please wr te for booklets, Hotel Ds'e Kentucky and Arct ¢ av.nues, Atiantiy Cily, N. J. E. W. Dale, Prop. Nathaniel Diggs, Mgr. eae Oem \ ; <_< Sos HOTEL Ges SS ia oS a © YI ea ee Tt i oa ] 4 eer aes ee Woodlawn Te race 4 i eat le eee St et | 7 pe ee i Ce 7 u SS Lawnside N J. er ES he This magpificent hotel will ope> June 15th for the reception of guests and remain open untli September 15th. Accommodations sirictly first-class with every conven!- ence; terms reasonable. Itis within thir'y minutes ride from Philadelphia; trains leave Chestnut stre +t ferries every half hour, fare 31 cents, return booklets. C_A. SMITH. owner and proprietor, For terms address at present, C. A. SMITH, Snow Hill P, 0., Camden County, Bi. J. BEAUTIFUL - BREEZY BUCKROE BEACH! Right on the Chesapeake Bay. Sea-Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. The managers of the Bay Shore Summer Resort, on the electric car line near Hampton and Old Point, have pleasure in announcing that their Resort will be opened to the public for the season of 1901, on Wednsday May 29th. This popular Resort is undergoing important improvements. A large pe vilion, to accommodate 700 people is now being erected and a neat hotel with comfortable rooms and spacious parlor and private dining room, is being built, The equipment is thorough, and the service is the beet Special attention given to Church, Sunday School and Society picnics and excursions. LARGE HALL FOR SUMMER CONVENTIONS. NO LIQUORS. Correspondence solicited. Address, | BAY SHORE HOTEL COMPANY, E | P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. _ eee , MRS, DR. 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What a positive relief from the ragged aggregations that it has always been this public's lot to go up against The fans are all correspondingly happy. It is doubtful if the gate receipts afford Mr. Manning half the pleasure as the game does the cranks as it is played by the stalwart bunch that now represents this city. All who saw those two heartbreaking finishes with the Phillies will swear by the great horn spoon that the pennant is among the possibilities of this clubs accomplishments. Old lovers of the sport who long since 'cut out' the game rather than support a tall-ender are gradually coming back, each one to take up his heller and hysterics where he left off years ago. If there are any left who haven't got started, they will find it to their pleasure to throw off their lethargy and hunt up the 'bleachers.' Their whole money's worth is right there hankering. NOTES. The ball killers are Clarke, Grady, Quinn and Foster. Mercer, we don't know why we love you but we dc-00-00. Dungan continues to tear off timely bingles with meal-time regularity. That Cleveland bunch. But just wait Snow-balling aint in the Senators' line. Sacrifice hitting tells the story of a large measure of Washington's success. No changes are neccessary. Let the team alone as it stands for a little while. Strengthen Farrel on ground balls and let him stay. He's too likely a lad to let go. He's a comer. Talking about bull-dog persistency. Look at how the Washington team is hanging on to third place. If there's anything around these diggin's that Coughlin, Cingman, Everitt and Carrick wants, it is theirs for the axin'. Mercer, we're wid you. Come in there somewhere and make good. Fans aint a very long-suffering contingency, you know. The anti season paper pennant winners aint panning out. As Bob Burns once said, "the best laid plans o' mice and men oft g'lang aglee." Witness the Phillies, for instance, whose sole efforts are now being directed to keep out of the last place. President Ban Johnson don't want to get the game mixed up with pink teas. There is danger of "gentlemanly ball-playing" running riot. A little scrappin' now and then adds zest to the sport especially, when the home team is ahead and the other fellows gets the worst of the scrap. The only criticism that might be made of the Senators' playing is that that they are too prone to consider the game a cinch when they get a few runs ahead. The distinguishing feature of all pennant winners is that they play like a house afire until the last man is THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. out even if they have a dozen or more runs to the "good." McGraw has Grant, the colored crack player, under contract but is at a loss how to get him in the game. He first tried to palm him off as an Indian under the name of Kokohomeha but it wouldn't work. It would be interesting to know why he don't play him anyhow. It isn't apparent that there are any Negro-hating Ansons in the League. As short-stop Grant would make Keister look like the pores in a cast iron plate. A Testimonial to Mrs. Ball. A complimentary testimonial for the benefit of Mrs. Josephine Stewart-Ball will be given at the Berean Baptist church this evening. The program is a most excellent one, consisting largely J. of musical and literary features. The ladies having this testimonial in charge represent the different organizations in the city. Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson is chairman and Mrs. W. Whipper is secretary. Admission free. The public is cordially invited. Our High School Commencement. The managers of the Academy of Music and the National Theater stubbornly refused the use of either house for the High School commencement, although the Academy has been used for this purpose for several years, and the occasion drew out the most brilliant audiences that the race could produce, even in this city of wealth and culture. The Board has secured the Columbia, which, all things considered, is the most liberally conducted theater in the city. Our people should remember Manager Luckett. In giving this advice, The Colored American bears in mind that the class of colored people that attend high school commencements or who are able to appreciate the lofty grade of attractions presented at this house, will not prove undesirable as patrons. Arrangement have been made whereby the Second Baptist Lyceum will meet every Sunday next season. The completion of the main auditorium will permit Rev. W. Bishop Johnson to hold communion service on the second Sunday up-stairs, without conflicting with the secular work of the Lyceum. Miss Amelia Braxton, a very handsome and cultured member of New York's able corps of teachers, was in the city last week, the guest of Misses Lucy E, and Katie Moten, 726 14th street northwest. 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We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. FINANCIAL. MONEY TO LOAN at 31% 83% 4, and 41/2 per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $10,000 on D. C. real estate; pay off 5 and 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with economical consideration for borrowers. WM. H. SAUNDERS & CO., 1407 F st. nw. Active agents are wanted in every city and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper published. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 459 C street, n. w. Washington, D. C. CITY PARAGRAPHS. St. Luke's parish house may become areality, A theater, to be operated by local capitalists, is talked of again. Read the advertisement of St. Luke's picnic, elsewhere in this issue. The worker who keeps his own counsel and is loyal to high ideals will win. Walker Memorial church had a successful strawberry festival last Monday evening. Mr. Albert P. Brooks of this city is spending a few days at White Sulphur Springs, W. Virginia. Messrs. Lenz an Lossau have succeeded Charles Fischer as dealers in surgical instruments, trusses, etc., at 623 7th street, n. w. The annual picnic of the congregation and Sunday-school of St. Luke's P. E church will be held at Lake View Park, Tuesday, July second. Mrs. F J. Loudin, who has just returned from Europe where her husband is in charge of the Jubilee singers, is in the city. She will be here for a while the guest of the Misses Patterson, at 1532 15th street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Willis H. Bryant of Indianapolis, Ind., passed through the city last week enroute to Lincoln University of which Mr. Bryant is an alumnus. They spent two days in Washington seeing the sights and were pleased with the capital city. Mr. J. D Mahoney, secretary and treasurer of Avery College Trade school of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, wae in the city last Friday on business. While here he was the guest of Mr. E E. Cooper by whom he was introduced to a number of representative men. Those ohw listened to a recent speech delivered by Mr. Lucius H. Peterson have gotten the notion that the ex- alternate delegate to the Philadelphia convention, is growing decidedly "onregular." The pie distributor is slow reaching his street. Mrs. Susie Johnson Higgins, of the Cincinnati public school, who made such a profound impression here four years ago, will pay Washington friends a visit in July. Mrs Higgins was for some time a valued member of the staff of the Cincinnati Daily Times-Star, and has also contributed interesting article to The Colored American. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, the popular and capable principal of the Normal School, is busily arranging for her annual commencement, which will take place about the middle of the month. Fifty-eight young men and women will graduate, and the class is one of the best ever sent out by Miss Moten. Due notice will be given of time and place of the commencement exercises. Walker Memorial Baptist church, on Madison street between 14 h and 15th street, is to be sold shortly at a good figure. The congregation will erect a handsome structure in the vicinity of 18th and U street, about the center of the membership, and convenient to car lines. Rev. E. B. Goldon is proving an able leader, and is progressive in all of his methods. Hon. William F. Powell, United States Minister to Hayti, has made a donation of $100 toward the work of the Tuskegee Institute. Minister Powell has submitted to the Haytian government the offer of Mr. T. Washington to admit two students, who will be selected by the government, to the Tuskegee Institute so that they may the course in agriculture and mechanics and return there so as to be of some practical assistance to their people. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. 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. These two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud You join the Subordinate Fountain you need. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to a country you pay 35 cents per month and asus. You pay as taxes 80 cents per mo Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 Death Benefit, your family receives one 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 合 In Class B, the a dues, $4 75 to $7 60. After one year, its va 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 Found 29.1900 a total of 375 HALF MILLION DOLL Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valid one year, its value is $200 to $65. Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years, 11 40. The Certificate is valued first after its value is $500 to $300. Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years, $25. The certificate is valued from day you are entitled to a Life Membership to B and E upon purchase of the requi- a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain Unified Order of T 000 a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with MILLION DOLLARS. THE RANK.—In our S and flourishing institution der butthe race as well. I capital stock is $100 000, any other regularly consti- the same safeguards. The pers, and pays 20 per cent, dividends received and 4 per cent, interest is paid. Copy of the Cashier's report to Audit of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it RESOURCES, and discounts ... $8,272 80 stock, bonds and negages ... 164,423 83 from National Banks ... 48,383 22 Bank House ... 14,000 00 real estates ... 99,588 00 future and Fixtures ... 6,850 00 unt expenees and taxes ed ... 1,388 99 e, nickels and cents ... 12,399 80 currency ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store Richmond, Va., and members of the Order cent, on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper publ Richmond, Va. It stands for the vocation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Age ear. A well-equipped job office bids for out in first class style and at low price miles from Richmond, in Henrico Co. of land, and established thereon an applied liberality and broad-minded gen- ege to this home to its members alone, m are opened to the aged and decrepid a ence or connections. The Order makes city, and calls upon the whole people, be West to assist by their contribution th April 3rd of each year is set apart as distributions can be forwarded to the casin will send receipt for same and account Members of the Order and the public, w ed to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N desirable location. Service is of the best the Real Estate Department manages Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 build a fee simple value of $122,500. In add ings. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11 40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain Unified 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 HALE MILLION DOLLARS. Honeybee the members, and pays are received and 4 per is a copy of the Cash close of business Sep. RESOUR Loans and discounts O her stock, bond mortgages ... Due from National B Banking House ... Other real estates ... Furniture and Fixture Current expenses and paid ... Specie, nickels and c Paper currency ... Total ... The Reformer's Richmond, Va., and 20 per cent. on the c THE REFORMER fice in Richmond, Va. operation and combine the General Messenger per year. A well-equ turned out in first cl Six miles from R 634 acres of land, and exampled liberality a trance to this home th doors are opened to the residence or connecti charity, and calls up and West to assist b idea. April 3rd of es Contributions can be who will send receipts Members of the C invited to stop at Th and desirable location The Real Estate the Ordeer. The Or with a fee simple val buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept.. 5. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit.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 of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their 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. W. Master. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary. W. L. TAYLOR, G. L. TAYLOR, G. W, Master. 人 SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. The Fountain you must be between 1 60 (according to age.) as joining fee ents per month as dues; if in the ies 80 cents per month. receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month. our family receives $75.00 if you dr. Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain voucher and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, of installments. The monthly dues are equal to Fountains may decide. The annual you receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will die within a year. After one year to $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, the classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class F, payable annually or quarterly. Limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to the Certificate is valued first year at from $200 to $65. Limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50 certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $300. Limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50 fee is valued from date of issue at from a Life Membership in either of the purchase of the required amount of Bills of 20 per cent. Unused Order of True Reformers has Death Benefits, with a grand total of $5,000. RANK.—In our Savings Bank the nourishing institution that is a credit to the race as well. It began business A stock is $100,000. The business is the regularly constituted bank, and the safeguards. The stock sells for a cent, dividends. Both time and interest is paid on time deposits as report to Auditor of Public Accounts 1900 and shows its flourishing condition. LIABILITIES. $8,272 80 164,423 83 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,588 00 6,850 00 1,388 99 12,399 80 35,820 00 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Demand certificate pos.t. Time certificates of Total Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 members of the Order and the public general food products. The newspaper published by the order stands for the voice of the people, son of the race and is the Beacon Light and the General Agent of the Brotherhood job office bids for the work of the style and at low prices. Mond, in Henrico County, Va., the Office published thereon an "Old Folk's Home broad-minded generosity, the Order of the members alone, nor even to members aged and decrepid of the whole race. The Order makes itself the trustee of the whole people, black and white, their contribution the carrying out of the year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day awarded to the casnier of the Reformer same and account for it to The Grander and the public, when visiting Rich Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It service is of the best and rates are real department manages and controls all property owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings $122,500. In addition to these the 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. THE RANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100 000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5 00 a share to Master. W. P. BURRELL, G. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. JOYCE ENG. MR. W. S. GIBSON, Atlantic City, N. J. A POPULAR HEADWAITER. Mr W. S. Gibson, Headwater at the Hotel Shelburne, Atlantic City, N. J. Prominent in the Secret Orders and a Promoter of all Athletic Sports. Atlantic City, N. J., Special—Mr. W. P. Gibson, whose portrait appears in this issue of The Colored American, is one of the best known and most enterprising of the large army of hotel men in Atlantic City He has "grown up in the hotel" so to speak and has worked his way from a menial position to that of headwaiter of the Shelburne Hotel, one of the largest and most aristocratic hotels in Atlantic City. Mr. Gibson has an army of men under him, but so perfect is his discipline and so popular is he with them that, the whole work of this big hotel goes along without the least friction Mr Gibson is equally popular with the guests of this famous hostelry. He is president of the Hotel Base Ball League of Atlantic City, which league consists of the strongest colored clubs in the country with the possible exception of the Cuban Giants. Mr. Gibson is vice president of the headwalters association. The officers of this association are: R. L. Lipscomb, president; W. S. Gibson, vice pres. N. G. Ferguson, sec. Joseph McGynn, treasurer. The object of the association is to do away with incompetent men, to promote good service and for the general betterment of the waiters. The social feature of the association is to bring the headwalters together and keep them in touch with the men. The hotel base ball league is composed of the following clubs: Shelburne, Isleworth, Traymore, Luray, Haddon Hall Games are played every day. The Shelburne team is by far the best on the Island. They played the Cuban X Giants here on Friday the 31st. The Shelburne Club has played 12 games and lost but one. That one being lost at the beginning of the season before the team had been fully organized. Mr. A. J. Gibson, Mr. Gibson's brother is managing the team. Mr. Gibson stands high and has great influence in the secret orders. He is P. N. F., G. U. O. of O. F and Past Exalted Ruler, Elks No. 9, Light House Lodge. He is a self-made man in the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. B. Q. broadest sense of the word and as before stated has worked his way up from the depths. It would not be overstating it to say that he is one of the most popular men in Atlantic City, N. J. Atlantic City is thronged with visitors and the season promises to be the banner season in point of attendance. The hotels are being rapidly filled and thousands of waiters, bellmen, cooks, etc, are in the city and they are still coming. The most popular colored hostelry in Atlantic City is the Hotel Dale. It is a large hotel, with all modern conveniences, bath, electric lights, centrally located and is managed by that veteren boniface, Nathaniel Diggs, of Baltimore. Up-to-date the most prominent colored people who have visited here have stopped at the Hotel Dale. The arrivals last week were: Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wilson, Boston, Mass., Mr. George Roberson, Washington, D. C., Mr. W. T. Smith, New York; Mr. J. Andry Stevenson, Philadelphia, Pa., the Cuban X Grants Base Ball Club, E. B. La Jarvis, William Jackson, C. Williams, D. McCeeilan, J. Wilson, W. Smith, S. White, R Wilson, C. Carter, J. Robertson, J. Hill, R. Jordan of New York. The Cuban X Giants came down to play the Sheiburnes but the rain prevented the game coming off They will return in a few weeks to play and a big ball will be given at night after the game. They will play the Atlantic Base Bail team on the 2nd of July and will be in Atlantic City three days in every week until the last of September. The Headwaiters Benefit Association met at the Hotel Dale Wednesday evening with nearly every headwaiter in Atlantic City in attendance. Mrs. Nettie Gaither of Philadelphia Pa., the mother of Mrs. T. F. Poindexter, spent a few days in this city last week the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. T, F. Poindexter, the popular horseman. And you want your scalp raised to a condition of health and free from daidruff—Dr. White's Electric comb will do it. Nothing else will. Send for one now. before it is too late. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Price 60c. D. N. Rose. Gen. Mgr. Decatur, Ill. FOR CHARTER SEASON 1901. STEAMER RIVER QUEEN NOTLEY HALL, GLYMONT AND LOWER CEDAR POINT. RIVER QUEEN The Swift and Commodious Steamer RIVER QUEEN, with Electric Lights and fitted up with all Modern Improvements and licensed by U. S Inspector to carry 1,000 Passengers. CAN BE CHARTERED TO RUN EXCURSIONS TO NOTLEY HALL GLYMONT AND LOWER CEDAR POINT. Office: N Street Wharf, Clyde Line. Telephone 605-2 Residence: 154 E. Capitol St. Telephone 88-Y 2. ROYAL BENEFIT SOCIETY Washington, D. C. Incorporated under the Laws of the U. The leading Benefit Society in the Death Membership almost doubled in 1900 Reliable Agents. male or female, want good compensation will be given. Writ tated under the Laws of the United States passed by Act of C ing Benefit Society in the South, paying Sick, Acq Death Benefits. most doubled in 1900 Over 3 000 claims paid s. male or female, wanted in all the Southern S ion will be given. Write for particulars. Incorporated under the Laws of the United States passed by Act of Congress. The leading Benefit Society in the South, paying Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. Membership almost doubled in 1900 Over 3000 claims paid in three years Reliable Agents, male or female, wanted in all the Southern States, to whom good compensation will be given. Write for particulars. James H. Dabney, FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Paone 1727. Branch office, Alexandria, Va. Washington, Dist. Col. We Tack Ma Fr —But don't come here for ches don't sell them—and they are n the best and most durable grade ties—and we tack them down wi you need a Refrigerator you wi all sizes and at all prices. We ily of ordinary size for $11. T compartments are roomy and ea Carriages are here in great vari beautiful Go-cart or Carriage, covered parasol, for $15. Other weekly or monthly payments ar Groga Tack Mattings Do Free! don't come here for cheap, flimsy Mattings—be all them—and they are not worth having. We and most durable grades of China and Japanes and we tack them down without a penny of extra and a Refrigerator you will find the reliable kinds and at all prices. We sell one large enough for ordinary size for $11. They have double cases, ments are roomy and easy to keep clean. Go-c s are here in great variety, and in the latest sty al Go-cart or Carriage, complete with handsor parasol, for $15. Others for more and less. or monthly payments arranged to suit your conv Grogan's MAKE CREDIT We Tack Mattings Down Free! But don't come here for cheap, flimsy Mattings—because we don't sell them—and they are not worth having. We handle the best and most durable grades of China and Japanese varieties—and we tack them down without a penny of extra cost. If you need a Refrigerator you will find the reliable kinds here in all sizes and at all prices. We sell one large enough for a family of ordinary size for $11. They have double cases, and the compartments are roomy and easy to keep clean. Go-carts and Carriages are here in great variety, and in the latest styles. A beautiful Go-cart or Carriage, complete with handsome lace-covered parasol, for $15. Others for more and less. All on weekly or monthly payments arranged to suit your convenience. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- in, D. C. United States passed by Act of Congress. South, paying Sick, Accident and benefits. Over 3 000 claims paid in three years and in all the Southern States, to whom he for particulars. ```markdown ``` Mattings Down ee! o, flimsy Mattings—because we t worth having. We handle of China and Japanese varie- hout a penny of extra cost. It I find the reliable kinds here in well one large enough for a fam- ney have double cases, and the way to keep clean. Go-carts and y, and in the latest styles. A complete with handsome lace- s for more and less. All on anged to suit your convenience. ```markdown ``` 18 MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. @ ISSSSossse SSSSPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSS SS SSS SSSS SSS SSSSe! ch SBE NOT DECEIVED* : fiN ( Fo THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA: King of all Hair Tonics, | h = ; 99 | ‘iN ; : pO. (Be | MN Ce ‘ a DS uw ‘Qes/ (Sy REF Pe es WON WW AN BEFORE. / AFTER. BEFORE. 5 AFTER ro a Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers an? ‘y hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing toa certainty that many #§N of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to meke a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. tn ‘¥ the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, througk a fortunate | AWN circumstance, acquired the receipt fur OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and _ ‘a. met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of #§\ that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, truo to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every “x- member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow MN 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 ‘a- number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other #§\ people’s goods. Seeing our marked snccess, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are ‘ worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair f§N and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To ‘ax these let us sound a warning—be careful what you useon your hair. Do not #§N be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics, AN OZONO, #Q® 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 youa plain question—would we abso- n lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if _-ou are dissatisfied with our preparations, AN if they were not true to all we claim for them? .We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one ‘a Who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. yan 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King cf all Has Tonies. Ozono will positively ‘a, take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- f§N some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying sealp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, a. 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. a. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising “4% remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell ou to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the a life of the hair, and canse it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any FAN 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 ‘a. tho hair are seer in a day or two after the first application. nas The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut ont this coupon and send ga, to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we wiil forward to you ZEN four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rougb skin soft and pliant, and cures all gy skin diseases. Also Teves all facial imperfections, and actually removes Z¥S small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, ap and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look AN younger. @ We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is @ absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove ourliberality, we will putin a pint ¢ package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms oe Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all f smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, ete. f The actnal value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the 4 public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we f have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing snore Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us4 this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; sof if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you wili make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As io our responsibility, we * refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pub- j lish. Here is a sample of one: ; Boston Chemical Company : I | 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 4 fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. j MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, ; Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. j Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, T am glad to say f that my hair is already straight and growing finely. 4 MISS BESSIE POWERS, 4 883 Missouri street, Toledo, O. / A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and j eause a beautifal 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 y day we receive your order. ; | BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., / RIG BR Bad SC. Rickmond. Ya. eee MNS se — oc) (8 bk ee Ak Oe A eae CC : FS e é i€ee\, Boston Chemical Co., Sat f ‘eS 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. ze AES , a! oe I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once f the following goods: f 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. / NBEO S oe com oe vvenee she we sees ween eae ALOMBEy Oscn ones cercaes-- / BETO is ae spew nome wai e nieviaaunoeninny OlEMes we aie pace aewer cscs noses" 4 NO to Se cana Sere ey od somes Sane PRED os cons oe é If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has ¢ no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to conn when you send your order. # © ; —e—_O—eoreeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeerreeeees=s»>O_<_—oW 000 0”0' CSS OOS SSS OSOO OOO OOOO OOO) ee en eee ee WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL . | lass Wath ssstiisst roe The Coloied Americal CFTEGETICK VOUZIASS WALCM ccoscerexs ror INE t It gives all the news, It belongs to ne clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. a It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, put its eolumns teem with spicy, original matt iption Price $2,00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months, 60ets for Three Montha, Terms Invariably ia Advance. sii ; For Further Information Addrem, THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D, G 14 THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. 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Wyatt, 1930 14th street northwest, is out again after a brief illness. Dr. D. G. Hill is making a splendid impression at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. The Second Baptist Lyceum took a collection Sunday to aid the Jacksonville sufferers. Mr. Samuel E. Lacy addressed the Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday. Special musical features. Colonel "Phil" Waters, the "boy orator of the Kanawha, is scheduled to pass through the city June 16th, enroute to Baltimore, where he will visit his parents. Mrs. Martha Broadus Anderson, once a prominent factor in local religious and literary circles,now residing at DeKalb, Ill., will visit Washington friends in a few months. It will be of interest to a host of Washington friends to know that Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Cole, formerly of this city, but now located at Frankford, Penn., (Philadelphia), are the proud parents of a douncing baby girl. Rev. A. P. Miller has tendered his resignation as pastor of Lincoln Memorial Congregational church. It will not be accepted, as the learned Doctor is too valuable a man to be allowed to leave this community. The commencement exercises, of Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College of Texas, will take place June 24th. The program is a most interesting one and the exercises will continue four days. Hon. M. W. Gibbs, United States Counsel to Tamatave, Madagascar, left the city last Monday for his home in Little Rock, Ark. He will spend the major part of his vacation at this point looking after his varied business interests. The Home Sucial Club of Albany, N.Y. celebrated Ladies day last Thursday day evening May 80th. A neat invitation was received at this office but owing to the distance and other little affairs. Our staff was not able to be present. The Second Baptist Lyceum will give its annual summer night's festival and outing June 18 at Madre's Pleasure Park. The popular Monumental Orchestra has been specially engaged. A big crowd is expected. Proceeds go to the memorial window fund. Mr. Robert W. Taylor, the financial agent of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, passed through the city Monday enroute to Tuskegee. Mr Taylor is a valued attache of Tuskegee and looks exclusively after the financial interests of the school in the North and West. He possesses extraordinary tact as a traveler and financial agent, and as a speaker can cope with the very best. DR. SHEA'S MARVELOUS MEDIUM. [Illustration of a man with a mustache and long hair, wearing a suit and tie.] 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 in him. Don't try to pump you in any way, out tells you right off. He is thoroughly inocced 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 o 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. sex. 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, JS, 1891—This letter is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others, they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. 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, Mrs. Mary Minis, 'South Plainfield, NJ 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, 57 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 nim 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 his sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness ordistress of any kind. Kev, William John- 15 son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as above. DR 3HEA has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric Schools of Medicine. 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Mrs, Victoria Earl Matthews Gives a Pen Pic:ure of the Horror and Suffering — Afro-Americans Lose Much but are Loyal and as Usual Bear the Brunt of Burden —Relief Wo.k by the Women— Deeds of Heroism oe 1 ee 0 ee eee ee a is confined to Boylan Home. In com- pany with others from the Home I saw much of the fire, and the awful destruction wrought among our peo- ple, and when night fell on that un- forgettable Friday I knew that hun- dreds, perhaps thousands, would sleep or spend the night out in the fields and along the streets that the fire had Spared. As soon as it was found that the Home was out of danger—and that knowledge came after trunks were packed and other preparations made for getting out on short notice— a corps of teachers and older girls hastened to render what aid was pos- sible to any that might be in need and to tell that Boylan was safe and that her doors were open. ‘There were three hours that seemed to span a life- time. Into burning houses they went hunting for aged people and babies— to look back now and recall the many trunks that were puiled to the side- Walks, not to speak of the heavier pieces of furniture, it seemed incredi- ble Urat mere girls and weak women could have done what I saw with my own eyes up and down the blazing streets. So many worked with what looked to be superhuman strength, only to see the result of their labors con- sumed in front of their eyes while waiting for removal drays. Many, in their frantic zeal to save a few treas- ures from the burning, so exhausted their physical strength that they are unable now to do more than drag themselves from place to place. 1 think it safe as well as conservative to say that no one disposed to help need fear that the situation is not ap- palling enough. As one very couserva- lve gentleman here writing to North- ern friends put it, “Take the Worst ac- count that you have read, add to that the worst you can imagine, and then you will not have pictured the main | horrors that are now abundantly scat- tered all over our ruined city.” In every great calamity a goodly crop of men and women, who either desire to pose as the “Moses of the people” or put themselves where they can fill their pockets from the gifts of the humane, spring up like the bib- lical gourd. This is so among all peo- ple, and ours is no exception to the general rule. Then we know what | possibilities a fearful disaster like this: one offers to those afllicted with the “committee-forming” habit. No word of mine is needed for or against this phase of Jacksonville's visitation. 1 know that while one class was reso- luting and pouring over the ‘“where- as’s,’ another class was searching out the afflicted and in a hundred ways supplying their needs until the com- mittees were in shape to disseminate honors and relief. On the night of the fire, while the air was thick with the smell of burning, while the heavens were like a great horror study from the palette of Titian, and the sense of desolation abroad, it was my privilege to be one of a very small number which by chance met on the steps of Boylan Home, who tried to sketch out some practical plan for quick relief for the hundreds whom the morning light would disclose who would need every- thing. It was the general thought that any quick effort made to relieve the people—any effort to check the first sense of despair, and to show the peo- ple that something would be quickly done; that someone was hastening to their rescue, would rally the sinking spirits of the afflicted more than any- thing else at that time, and enable the man NE a ea A TER le eae THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G ae ee eae eee nent ee RP sre etn of the people as he could locate to at- tend the meeting in the few hours that intervened. The night was far spent when the conference took place. A lady volunteered to get someone to start out early enough next morning to visit the burned district, see the exact condition, and be at the meeting prepared to tell any committee such facts as might help in the formation of practical plans. Recognizing the fact that our people by their lack of unity often make it easy for the preju- diced to serve us with the ragged edge of mercy even, the hope was indulged in that extreme care would be taken to prevent our hotheads from raising the “race issue’—of course, expressing the hope and preventing the thing we feared are two very different things. The plans were carried out, and at the Mayor's meeting Prof. Johnson, in company with many well-known gen- tlemen, stood ready to present the needs of our people. The meeting was remarkable for its fair spirit and bus!- nesslike procedure. At an auspicious moment Mr. Douglass Wetmore, being recognized by the Chair, asked if the plans about to be decided upon were to be carried out regardless of any “color line.” The Chairman was em- phatic in saying that suffering was to be considered, and not color; that the plans in question applied to all who suffered by the fire. And the spirit of all present sustained him. Hearing this, Miss Hattie E. Emerson, Super- intendent of Boylan Home, authorized Mr. Douglass Wetmore to announce that the faculty of Boylan Home would contribute one hundred dollars to the general relief fund. Mr. Wet- more, in doing this, took care to state that the Home was a school for col- ored girls. The announcement was generously applauded, and it made a kindly impressioa not only for the fac- ulty, but the colored people generally. Rey. Waldron asked for a colored rep- resentative on the general committee, and Mr. Lee was named. The two ladies that had traversed the burned district were so affected by the sad scenes through which they had passed during the early morning hours were encouraged by several of. the gentlemen present to go direct to the Mayor. This they did, and as soon as he understood that they had been among the burned-out colored people he was most courteous and sympathet- ic. The ladies felt that two or three hundred loaves of bread at least) should be sent to those who had spent, the night along the streets and in the fields. Mr. Harry Mason, moved by the recital of misery, spoke eloquently for immediate action in favor of the appeal made by the two ladies. Dr. Smalls, who entered the room at this period, also pleaded their cause, whereupon Mr. Mason was sent out to give them not only the desired bread, but one hundred pounds each of the following items, viz., coffee, sugar, meal, bacon and two crates of crackers. This was done before the relief committee was squarely organ- ized. It is given to show the aititude of the head authorities toward our people. If underlings, black and white, | muddle the situation after the supreme authorities have done their part, the public should not hold them respons!- ble. In less than one hour the pro- visions were at Boylan Home, and Dr. Smalls, commissioned by Mr. Mason, sent a carriage to be used by the lIa- dies in the work of distribution. Will- ing hands at the Home divided the food commissary—the yery first one—would be opened the next morning on the cor- ner of Julia and Eagle streets, with Dr, Smalls in charge, assisted by Prof. J. W. Johnson and Drs. Hills, Smith and Anderson. ‘They have a dozen able-bodied helpers. This magnificent activity for the speedy relief of the sufferers by men, several of whom had saved only the garments worn at the time the fire drove them out into the streets, instead of commanding unanimous and enthusiastic support and confidence in their ability, and thus proving to the general authori- ties that they were a unit so far as relieving suffering was concerned, act- ed in just the opposite direction, to the extent that the “committee-mak- ing influences” were stirred into the most amazing prolificacy. The ladies before mentioned, feeling that the out- side work was in good hands and knowing other phases of practical help which they could more effectively do through the Home agencies, retired from the outside work. A colored aux- iliary was subsequently formed, with Mr. Blodgett as President, and Mr. Douglass Wetmore as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Theugh this was done by the colored people, it has been recognized by the authorities. Be- sides the commissary conducted by Dr. Smalls, another has been opened under the direction of Mrs. E. W. Robinson, wife of the well-known produce deal- er. All the other auxiliaries are con- ducted by white people. As I have said, Boylan Home opened her doors as a shelter for the terrified crowds who knew of her hospitable spirit, and Miss Emerson sent word to the Mayor that It could be used as a temporary hospital in case there was need for such. Every available cor- ner large enough for a bed was util- ized during the first awful days, and it would seem like exaggeration were I to tell the actual number enter- tained. There is necessarily consider- able “red tape” connected with the work of distribution at the commissar- ies, and many suddenly reduced heads of families are unable to go through the ordeal of standing hours and hours in a line, with the possibility of not being reached before the hour set for closing. Many most harrowing in- stances of this kind can be cited. This class find it easier to come to Boylan Home, and it is among these that Boy- lan’s best efforts are now being direct- ed. The dressmaking department, re- inforced by teachers and fire victims, has been converted into an emergency relief sewing room. Many garments have been made almost while the peo- ple waited for them. The day school has been going, and the children not only helped with clothing, but dinners have been provided for them. Money for this work, and for necessary house- hold necessities, for unmade matertal, ticking, pillow-casing, sheeting, calico prints for infants and growing chil- dren’s clothing, shoes and _ cast-off clothing, are greatly needed. Anyone disposed to help us can direct to Boy- lan Home, 328 Dayis Street. Goods may be sent either in my care or to Miss Hattie E. Emerson, Superintend- ent of the Home. All boxes should be marked “Relief.”. I beg all who may be disposed to help to do so quick- ly. I am surrounded by heartrending misery, and on every hand subdued voices and tightened lips that tremble and falter when forced to speak attest the awful Gethsemane through which their stricken souls are passing. You Shanties are being ‘hurried up and families will need necessary furniture —heds, tables, stoves, chairs and cook- ing utensils. There is a fairly hopeful spirit among the people, but just now hope must be nourished against great odds. At this stage, the fear should not be that dishonest people may gain, but that worthy ones may suffer, Means for regular living must be forth- coming or dread diseases will break out, and the horrors of the present be immeasureably multiplied. VICTORIA EARLE MATTHEWS. Boylan Home, 328 Davis St. Jack- sonville, Fla. HOSEL DOUGLASS. 220BST,, AND 235 PA. AVE.N.W. EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. 0. Screen Doors, - 65 Cents Window Screens, - 14 Cents Lawr Mcwers, - $2.26 JOHN B. EDSPEY, Hardware, Etc., 1010 Pa. Ave.N. W Ch X d QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7thst N.W, Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exqui- site, faultless wines and distiliates (in all 240 kinds,)at Chris Xander’s moderate prices no others can comyete in quality and purity with any of bis goods. His liquors are abso‘ lately free from fuse! poison. No branch houses.) Phone 142. sem cco mg ————————— The River Queen. The Following dates have been chartered for Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Glymont on Steamer River Queen, e June 6, Junk Deslersto Lower Cedar Point, June7, Hi Admiral Club, Glymount un ¢°0, Old Point Social Club to Glymont June 11,8. 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, Crescent Social Club. June 18) Sterlirg Pleasure Club No, 1 June 20, Oxford Pleasure Club June vl, Young Men’s Protective League. Jane 24, The Latosca Social Club. June 25, Israel C. M. E. church. June 26, R. H. Gunnell Lodge G. U.0.0f 0. F. June 28 fhe Epicureans, July 1, Yale Social Club Clymont July 2: Sou'h End .theletie Club July 4, T. N. Brown Odd Fellows Lodge- July 8) Bill Mulley Social Club J aly, 10, Corola ‘Social Club Lower Cedar ‘oint July 11, Knights Temple Lodge July 15, St john ‘aid Society, Lower Cedar oint July 16, Masonic Excursion. July 25,8t John Aid Society to Lower Ce- dar Point. Churches or clubs or parties desiring to *& cure good dates shou @ see Capt. ‘Woollen at orce. His residence 18 154 Eaut Capito! st oF N street Whart southwest. THE WONDERFUL Static Electricity under the guidance of DR. CZARRA, are certainly curing people who had thought their cases incur; ble. Abscesses and even Cancer are subjugated by the doctor. With the X-RAYS the seat of «h6 trouble can be located, and skillful treatment will hasten a cure. Don’t wait until your malady takes too strong ahold. Rupture Cured. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain." Syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases and cure accel” plished. Vitality restored. Hours 9a. m. to 6 m. Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 p. m. DR. CZARRA, 817 Sixth St, and 494 La. Ave, 5. Wi Teolcphone East 786. 4 AN INDIANA TOWN The Enterprise of Evansvilles Afro-American Citizens—Rev. J D Rouse, a Gifted and Eloquent Divine—Black's Hotel and Those Who Have Made it a Success—River News No. 2 Evansville, Ind., Special—Rev. J. D Rouse occupies a place in the front rank of the most successful pastors and rulpit orators in the state of Indiana Born in Henderson, Ky., November 15 b, 1854 of slave parents, upon the farm he remained until in 1865 when he effected a daring and marvelous escape, following his parents J. REV. J. D. ROUSE and three other children, who had only a few days before him escaped from slavery across the Ohio River into Evansville, the then haven of rest for Kentucky slave fugitives. Being united to his parents, who soon became highly respected citizens of Evansville, he entered the public school one of the first Negro pupils. Though quite a youth here he became foremost in his studies, on the rostrum and in the development of manly conduct. When this ambitious youth had completed the public school course, he was not satisfied but directed his attention to obtaining a higher education that he Mary might be able to partake of the more substantial things of life. He entered Roger Williams University, Nashville. Tenn., where his stultious habits and dignified demeanor commended him to the entire faculty and to the consid ration of all who knew him. Having professed a hope in Christ in the year of 1867, he early entered upon an active Christian life in Liberty Baptist church during the pastorate of Rev. Green McFarland. He was licensed to preach in March 1876 and ordained by the Indiana Baptist General Association at New Albany, Ind. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. August 23rd, 1882. In the same year he was called to the pastorate of Liberty Baptist church, which call he accepted. Here by his earnest, faithful and untiring efforts he liquidated the entire church indebtedness. $3,500 and increased its membership. In the same year that the church was freed of debt it was blown down by a cyclone, but immediately was re-built by him and the congregation at a cost of $16,000. Too much cannot be said of the persistence exhibited at this time. Much time and energy were spent in the rebuilding of the church until at last the beautiful church edifice now stands as a monument to the noble efforts. For eighteen years Rev. Rouse has successfully pasored Liberty Baptist church, which because of his ability and natural inclination to pastor has gradually increased to a membership of 1600 without any church indebtedness. As moderator of the Indiana Baptist General Association he has won the encomiums of the entire delegations as a man of convictions, scrupulous to a fault, invincible, yet with a gareous nature and untiring in his efforts. He has also served as vice president of the National Baptist Convention, and as a member of the Home and Foreign Mission Board. His pupitorary and power to secure at all times favorable hearing have made for him an enviable distinction as a revivalist, he having successfully held meetings in Chicago, Louisville, Indianapolis, Nashville, Topeka, Kansas, and various other places. ENANSVILLE INDIANA Evansville is the second largest city in the state of Indiana. It has a large, in diligent and thriving colored population. The schools of the very best and it is exceptional in its civil M. MR. HENRY BLACK and personal liberty being as close as it is to the Kentucky line. Although the schools are separate, the colored schools are on a par with the white ones and are equal in excellence. One of the features among the colored people of Evansville is the Blacks Hotel on Walnut street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Black are no to the manor bri, as if were, Mr. Black coming from Kentucky and Mrs. Black from Ohio. Toe portraits berewith used are excellent ones of Mr. and Mrs. Black who are known by the traveling public all over the country as well as to hundreds of readers of The Colored American. THE HOTEL BLACK Mr. Black was born in 1845 in Louisville, Ky. and reared in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended the public school under Peter H Clark. In 1861 he went on the river for a living. He left the river and in 1867 went West returning to Cincinnati in 1895 when he married Miss Corneba Knott Being of a roving disposition he went to Evansville and began steam boating. He was steward on the steamer "Crescent City" running from Evansville to Bowling Green, Ky. a poition he held for five years. He saw that a place for colored strangers was needed in Evansville, the night he arrived there, for he and his wife walked around for four hours before they could find a place to stop. After leaving the river he concluded to open a hotel for colored people and on the first of last December Blacks Hotel was opened to the public. The first four months the business was bad and it was predicted by some knowing ones that the place would be turned into a dive, but having a little bank account and with the assistance of his estimable wife he has one of the best ho els for colored people in the country. All the best show people who play in Evansville stop at Backs. The Holmans the Smalls or Slaytus Jubile Singers. It has a large office, news and cigar stand, where all the leading race papers and books are sold; a large parlor and dining room and nicely furnished bed rooms; electric lights and up-to-date accommodations and colored people going to Evansville will find Blacks Hotel on Walthot street, between 4th and 5 h streets a desirable place to stop The Frederick... ..Douglass Watch. A Premium Watch which Breaks The Record. Read carefully our Offer Below. 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Cars for all parts of the city and depots pass the door. The hotel is lighted by electricity throughout; has also a private and public dining room, billiard parlor and barber shop. A number of handsomely furnished bedrooms, among which is one set aside as a bridal chamber. A handsomely furnished parlor, local and long distance telephone and messenger service. Regular dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. except Sundry, 35 cents, including wine. Oysters, Chops and Salads a specialty. B. F. THOMAS, PROPRIETOR. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Good board, stean heat and electric bells, Home c nfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. G. Fine wines liquors cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, 1. oprietor. THE M'KINLEY HOUSE. 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars -A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room up stairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C. SILENCE BROS., Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Ladies' and Gent's Dining Room. WASH WOOD, Manager. 430 8th Street, N. W., Washington, - D. C. FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue. N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Proprietress. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 4 St. N. W A RACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Dept. A, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. THE BANNER YEAR. Tuskegee's Annual Report Shows a Flattering Increase and most Startling Results - Twenty-eight Industries and Students from Many States and Climes The Friends of Industrial Education Rally in a most Substantial Way Oratorical Contests and Blind Tom Notes. Tuskegee, Ala., Special—The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute has just closed its twentieth year—one of the most successful in its history. During the past year merchants, bankers, educators, eminent divines and men who are prominent in nearly every walk of life have honored with their presence the man who has come up from slavery" and have seen with their own eyes the city that he has "builted upon a hill." In point of attendance and buildings erected the school has outstripped all previous records. In all the departments 1442 students have been enrolled—representing many of the Northern states, all of the Southern, Cuba, Porto Rico, the Bahamas and Africa—and 709 officers and teachers. Besides the academic, Bible training and nurse training departments there are 28 different industries and every department seems to be infused with new life. Especially have the draughtmen, brick makers, brick masons, plasterers, plumbers, tinsmiths, carpenters, painters ```markdown ``` steam and electrical engineers and cabinet makers, been exceptionally busy, for within the past year they have drawn the plans and manufactured the material for a modern cow barn, a commodious industrial building for girls and a beautiful and well appointed dormitory for girls which they have erected. The latter building is heated by steam, lighted by electricity and furnished by our cabinet makers. The hospital building and the Carnegie Library, the gift of Mr. Andrew Carnege, are well under way and very soon ground will be broken for other buildings to be erected. The financial standing of the institution is excellent. For the first time in many years the treasurer is able to meet every obligation of the school and the endowment fund has risen from a little more than $100 000 of last year to $250 000 The closing exercises for the year began Sunday morning. May 26th, with the Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. Dr. Landrum, pastor of the First Baptist church of Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Landrum is of the opposite race but deeply interested in those to whom his race owes so much. In this respect he is not unlike his father who had a theological class of colored men in the dark days of slavery. His sermon was strong, uplifting, inspiring and his impressive words to the graduating class will not soon be forgotten. With voice full of emotion he told them that as they had received much, much would be expected of them, therefore to always rely on Christ as the source of their strength. Monday evening was given up to the graduating class of the Bible Training School at which time four young men THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. were given diplomas from that department. The Bible Training School has been in operation only eight years but in that time it has done much to raise the standard of the colored ministry. the present class like those of previous years, is "not ashamed of the gospel of Christ" nor the gospel of labor either. Each one is able to earn an honest living without depending entirely upon the ministry. Mr. W. C. Cleland, Newberry, S. C., one of the graduates, is also a full fledged agriculturalist. Seventy-one students are enrolled in this department, representing six denominations out the Methodists and Baptists are in a great majority. The annual address to the Bible students was delivered by Rev. E. P. Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., and all who neared him concede that it was one of the strongest the school has been favored with. His subject was "Moses the Great and Safe Leader." Tuesday night there was a carnival of oratory, the occasion being the Sixth annual contest for the Trinity church, Boston, prizes established by Rev. E. Winchester Donald, rector of Trinity church, Boston, Mass. The first prize is $25 and the second prize is $15 for the best oration on either of the following subjects: (1) Industry as Related to Character, and (2) Education as Related to Civic Prosperity. There were six contests but the honors were carried off by T. B. Neely of South Carolina (1st prize) and R H Fleming of Tennessee (2nd prize). The eaking was of a high order and each contestant reflected much credit on Prof. C W. Wood, the head of the department of Elocution and Oratory. High enthusiasm prevailed throughout the evening and this enthusiasm was accentuated by the appearance of "Blind Form" at the conclusion of the speaking. Blind Form is now touring the South and the school arranged to save him appear before the students after his regular concert in the town of Tuskegee. His ability to imitate on the piano every musical instrument from the bass drum to the pipe organ as well as his exquisite rendition of selections from the masters is truly marvelous. Wednesday afternoon the Trustees held their annual meeting, at which time Principal Washington and Treasurer Logan submitted their annual reports. The Principal's report was ordered printed for general distribution. The following is taken from the report of the Prairier: Total cash receipts $298 415 00 Of this amount $100 000 mark me for current expenses, nearly $100 000 has been added to the Endowment Fund which now amounts to $250 000, the balance to buildings, equipment and the balance to past indebtedness. The students have paid in labor, towards their expenses $66 898 43. They have paid in cash $14.603 78. Thursday, May 30, was the closing day of the commencement exercises and it would seem that every mule in Mason county was on the grounds to catch the inspiration of the occasion. Fully 5 000 farmers with their wives and children were present, many arriving as early as four o'clock in the morning after a drive of from 25 to 40 miles. A special train came up from Montgomery, Ala., in the early morning bringing several hundred visitors many of whom were the most prominent citizens of both races of that city. All of the forenoon was devoted to exercises in the classrooms, and exhibits in the workshops and agricultural building, and as might be expected the latter place was the mecca for the farmers. There they were shown all the latest agricultural implements and were told of their advantages over the old "bull tongued" plow and other implements of auto-bellum days. There they saw and admired the school's fine breed of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, hogs, sheep, blooded horses and were amazed at the grace, ease and rapidity with which the cows were milked, the cream separated from the milk and the cream made into tempting cakes of butter by the dairy machinery. All of the machinery on the grounds is run by steam and a farmer was heard to say that he meant to send his son to "lessor Washington's school so he could be "educated by steam." In the afternoon at two o'clock the immense chapel was literally packed by students, teachers and visiting friends to witness the graduating exercises of the normal and industrial classes. Trade certificates were awarded to 60 young men and women, 43 of whom received also diplomas from the Nor- msl department. The class salutatorian was F. H. Cardoza, Orangeburg, S. U., the valedictorian was H. R. Patterson, Belpre, Ohio. The other speakers of the graduating class were: E. H. Carry, Victoria, Texas, B. V. Holer man, New Orleans, La., and J. C Jordan, Americus, Ga. The subject of the valedictorian was "Doing, Not Dreaming" and he treated his subject very effectively. His parting words to the Principal, officers teachers, students and class-mates were especially touching. The diplomas and certificates were awarded by Principal Washington who in impressive language charged the class to carry into the world the spirit of Tuskegee, which is not selfishness but service. There was no commencement orator as heretofore but addresses were had from distinguished visitors among were were R v. E P. Johnson or Atlanta, Ga, Bishop Harris of North Carolina and Rabbi E B Messing of Montgomery, Ala. The latter was especially felicitous in his remakes. His address showed depth of thight as well as liberality of heart. One of the unique features of the exercises was the presentation of a Bible to R. H Patterson, the velodictarian by Rabbi Messing on behalf of Mr. Gassenheimer, a member of his synagogue. The singing of the student's throughout commencement week has been soul refreshing and much credit is due Prof. Harris for the careful training he gave them. A white lady from Montgomery was so well pleased with the singing that she made known her wish to give $25 towards a pipe organ for the chapel whenever the school decides to purchase. Everything passed off without a hitch or jar and no one could witness such exercises as have just closed without feeling that "it is better father on." ROBERT W. TAYLOR HO! FOR RICHMOND, VA. Wait for the first Virginia Sea Board Excursion from Washington and other Virginia points to Newport News & Hampton Va., V1a (chesapeake & Obio Ry. Saf. Nihof June 29 This excursion will be run under the auspices of C. & O. Beneficial Club of Washington, D. C. Fare for the round trip—to Richmond, Newport News or Hampion Va, 2.50 Stopping at Gordonsville, Louisa and other points along the route. See your friends, spend Sunday, June 30, return home early Monday a. m. for work. Trolley Cars and Ferries to Old Point Comfort, Norfolk, Ocean View. Trolley Cars and Ferries to Old Point Comfort, Norfolk, Ocean View. OFFICERS Rev. W, J. Howard, President Pastor Zion Bapist Church. H S Scott, Vice President. Lewis P. Winston, Secretary. C. S Johnson, Treasurer. J. T. Cook, Serg't-at-Arms. Capt. Alexander Oglesby, Gen'l Capt. Alexander Oglesby, Gen'l Superintendent We go rain or shine. Procure tickets in time from 609 14th street from ticket agent. Train leave Ninth street and Maryland avenue, s. w., 11 30 p. m; returning 6 a. m. Monday July 1, 1901. Refreshments on train. To Rent. Large front room, furnished or unfurnished Apply at 325 Elm street, Le Droit Park. Three lovely furnished, rooms—front, with all modern improvements; with or without board. A lovely locality for a doctor. Call at 1804 Vermont avenue, north west WANTED—Colored man, sober and trustworthy to prepare for traveling, $60 per month and all expenses. Please enclose self-addressed envelope for particular. Superintendent, 708 Star Building Chicago. 5 SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. SUMMER RESORTS: ADAMS NOUSH 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. DIGGS, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Luncheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 63 James St. Telephone 1840 D. THE DOUGLAS Exposition cars pass doors. H.F HAMILTON, Mgr 299 and 301 Ellicott street. (near Mohawk.) Elegant Rooms. Stage or on Suite with Bath, by the day or week. Prices moderate. BUFFALO, N.Y Correspondence solicited. West End House COLONIAL BEACH, VIRGINIA, Will be opened on the 12th of June for the accommodation of persons wishing summer board. Terms reasonable. Come and spend a few days of real pleasure bathing, fishing and crabbing. For particulars address, MRS. LIZZIE S. JOHNSON 1737 Oregon Avenue, n.w. LODGING. -Strictly first-class-excellent neigh borhood. Terms reasonable. Mrs. S. T. Marrow 1032 Sewall avenue, Asbury Park, N. L. THE KEYSTONE PARK The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will be open and ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accommodated. Everything is strictly first class. The Route Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave., bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge with conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 1st st, s. w. Madre's Park, situated on the Eckington and Surburban Line, at the corner of 7th and Albany Streets has been refitted and is now for rent for picnics, garden parties, etc. This park has a beautiful pavilion 50 by 50, swings, excellent water and everything necessary to make it a desirable pleasure resort. For further information call or address M. D Madre, Madre's Park, 7th and Ibany Sts., Eckington, D. Help Wanted. Do you want work? Do you want a job? If so, advertise in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office. An active, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work. Wanted Rooms. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED—Persons having rooms to rent to families, to young men or to young women, can get tenants by advertising in this column. Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential). WANTED—A Business Partner. A man with $500 or more will find a good opportunity for a business investment. The business is well established and the right man will be given employment in a responsible place. For particulars, address, "Business," care of this office. Agents Wanted. WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND women to travel and advertise for old established house of solid financial standing. Salary $780 a year and expenses, all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give references and enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Address Manager, 255 Caxton Bldg, Chicago. DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Acciden would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia. Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor. 9th and F Sts . Washington, D. C. WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND women to travel and advertise for old established house of solid financial standing $780 a year and expenses all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give references and enclose self- addressed stamped envelope Address Manager, 355 Caxton Bldg., Chicago. --- 6 A SUCCESSFUL KANSAN. "I. McCorker" Pays a Deserved Tribute to St. Jose's Most Successful Afro American It is hardly necessary to recite a man's biography till he has become truly great or has done something in this world worthy of respectful consideration. The people are not interested in a man simply because he "starts" a newspaper; they admire him more should the possess the brains with which to edit and push it. In our estimation Charles J. Phelps of St. Joseph, Mo., d serves respectful consideration because he is now and has been always an excellent man in private as well as public life. When we shall have died, no greater eulogy can be given us than that "He was good to his wife." The rest naturally fol- [Name not visible] lows: if a man is good to his wife, he cannot help but be good to his children. The conduct of his domestic affairs either promotes or hinders his public life. It is a very foolish, but a saying of much truth nevertheless, that "All the world loves a lover." Perhaps in this trite saying may be found the key to the success of Charles T. Phelps. His patrons love him because of his ove for his family and his business. Charles T. Phelps was born 36 years ago in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery county Kentucky. He was brought to St. Joseph when but a mere lad, and several years later, after having grown to a robust manhood, was married to Miss Minnie Wagner of Savannah, Mo. Mrs. Phelps is a woman of pleasing presence, an entertainer and a musician of considerable talent. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps have two daughters, one of whom, Little Miss Pansy, is a genius. She is numbered among those of local note and no musical entertainment given in this bailiwick, by either white or black people, is really complete when her name does not appear opposite a violin solo on the program. In the conduct of his business affairs Charles T. Phelps shows an instinctively keen insight. He manages several enterprises—among them Phelp's sample and pool rooms, Phelp's barber shop and bath rooms, and the Douglass Club of which he is president—with a characteristic ingenuity known only to the alliterative sense of push, perserverance and progress. We admire him because of his predominantly good qualities in both private and public senses. WILL HARRIS. Prof. James H. Torbert, assistant principal of Fort Valley, Ga, High and Industrial school, passed through the city this week. He is now a full fledged subscriber to The Colored American. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The High Intellectual Status of the New England Conference. Providence, R. I., Special—The inspiring influence spread in the midst of the citizens of Providence on account of the high status maintained by the New England Conference of the A. M. E. Zoon Church, which was held in our city is still exerting itself. As our most esteemed visitor and friend has said, it was one of the most smoothly conducted conventions ever held by our people in this country. Mr Mark H S Walker, proprietor of the large cy le repository on Washington street is kept constantly busy looking after the interests of his large number of patrons. It is the only establishment of its kind in the city conducted by a colored man. In a recent track meet held in this city between the two colleges, Brown and Dartmouth, the former was defeated by the score of $76\frac{1}{2}$ to $58\frac{1}{2}$ points. One of the main features of the contest was the wonderful performance of V M Place of the victorious team. He is a colored man. The United Order of True Reformers of Providence will hold a mid- summer carnival and fair in Music Hall during the week of June June 17 to 22 On the opening evening of the carnival Mr W. P. Burrell, Grand Worthy Secretary of Richmond, Va. will deliver the oration. Sunday May 26th being a day set apart for memorial services in the several city churches. Ives Post No. 13 Commander James K. P. lk was in attendance at the Second A. M E church. They were accompanied by the Womens Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans. The sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Hagins. The Excelsior Band, lately re-organ under the leadership of William E. Brown gave a well merited concert on Thursday evening May 23rd. A large audience was in attendance and listened to the following program: March "R. L. I. B." Excelsior Band; vocal solo, Miss Olive Williams; trombone solo with clarinet obligato, Messrs. Johnson and Buchanan; vocal selections by the Amphion Female Quartet; violin solo, Mrs. Carrie Lucas; soprano solo, "The Palms," Mrs. Sapie Bowen; mandolin solo, Mr. John Birch; march, "Relay," the band. The proceeds of the entertainment went towards purchasing the new uniforms for the band which made its first appearance Memorial Day with Ives Post No. 13, G. A. R. Education in Virginia. Notwithstanding the disfranchising measures, the Jim Crow car and the "yellow" politics in Virginia, the work of education goes splendidly on. An invitation has just been received of the commencement exercises of the Virginie Collegiate and Industrial Institute at Lynchburg, Va. 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Its present membership is not a whit behind its former membership in the prominence of its members, being composed of doctors, lawyers, professors and College presidents, men of wealth, some of the richest that the country affords. It boasts of having the best posted Worshipful Master in the state in the person of Mr James Jones a brother to Wiley Jones. Among its laboring men it has a set of honest, high minded and self-respecting citizens. The Lodge is still growing in membership, and seldom a meeting passes but that some one is knocking at the door to be admitted to the secrets of Masonry. It is now the largest Lodge in the State of Arkansas, having reported Endowment money for 119 members for the present quarter. The Lodge has on hand in the bank $793 75, and pays * * a week sick benefits. An effort has been put on foot to more completely fit up the Lodge room. They have lazily purchased a beautiful flight of winding stairs and a set of columns. The Lodge charges * * for membership, having on hand at present 9 petitions. A few weeks ago one of its charter members in the person of Mr. W. H. Thomas was called from labor to rewa d. This leaves only one charter member in the person of Mr. D. A. Robinson. Pine Bluff, Ark. Brother J. W. Cole is indeed proud that he has crossed the sandy desert on a camel; but there is more light Brother Cole, you are not as yet a 33°. It is singular how much flattery we can stand and how little criticism. Yet he is our best and truest friend who kindly reminds us of our failings. Brother H. H. Naylor of Prince Hall, I am informed is going about town presenting aprous. We sure must watch dat man Naylor; he's after a jewel. It took a banker's daughter to capture Deputy Grand Master Malvin and there can be no doubt but what he is captured. Watch the third story of the Alabama Flats, 2108 Ward Place n. w. Sir Knight Edward Chase was a visitor at the office of The Colored American on Saturday but would not buy the paper until he saw the Masonic Column was in it. He sure must want to be Grand Master. A special announces that Brother James Jones, Worshipful Master of Eastern Light Lodge No. 6. located at Pine Bluff, Ark., has lost by fire his home with all its contents including a magnificet Masonic library. The mass meeting for the benefit of the Jacksonville sufferers netted $51.25. It is expected that more will contribute to this worthy movement, only 81 have given so far. What are the Lodges going to do? Let us give $150 at least. The entertainment given by a committee of which Sir Knight Henry was chairman for the purpose of raising funds to defray the expense of Simons Commandery to Detroit was a grand success and the thanks of the commandery is extended all their patrons. The members of Simon's Commandery with its Eminent Commander Sir Paul R. Stewart gathered at Sir Henry Coleman's Saturday May 26 for the purpose of counting the cash from the recent entertainment, after which they were banquetted, when Sir Knight George S. Newman, Paul R. Stewart, John W. Freeman, Samuel H. West, Henry Coleman began throwing boquets at each other. The Lion and every Lamb met and declared for peace, and sword of the Commandery will be found pointing toward Detroit from now on. The anniversary of Elected Chapter No.1 of Baltimore was celebrated May the nineteenth and twentieth, Bishop THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. J. M. Handy preaching the anniversary sermon at the Centennial Methodist church. This chapter was organized June 15th 1875 at the residence of Sister DuBois. 237 S Bethel street. J Murray Ralph was elected its first patron with a membership of twenty ladies. When the two grand lodges of Masons united and Brother J. A. Handy was elected Grand Master, this chapter presented im with a silver mounted ivory gavel and afterwards with the three great lights. This chapter during its existence has performed many acts of benevolence not confined to its chapter members, but to families of any distressed Master Mason. I I Thornton A Jackson, 33 degrees, organizer and promoter of this branch of the adopted rite in the District of Columbia, Maryland Pennsylvania delivered the oration reviewing at length the early history of the chapter and tracing the organization from 1730 to the present time. J. M Ralph also spoke referrenc to the many good things performed, on the grat opposition encountered from members of the craft and how she had succeeded with with an unbroken record Brother John Morton, Royal Grand Patron also spoke words of cheer as did others. Among those present were: Richard H. Freeman, 33°, A Texas Walla 33 degrees, Royal Patron. Sister A n Jackson Grand Royal Matron and Hon, Lady Helen Jackson Past Associate Grand Maron of the District of Columbia, also members of all the chapters and courts in Baltimore, after which banquet was served at Samaritans Hall. The gathering of Masons on Friday May 24th to witness the conferring of the 1st degree in Social Lodge by Senior Warden Brother R. W. Thompkins was indeed a very high compliment not only to the Senior Warden but also to Social Lodge for every subordinate lodge had her representative. The work as executed by Brother Thompkins was such as to merit the highest praise. While there was much which was injected, it was done with such good effect that every one was forced to approve of it and congratulated Brother Thompkins on his interpretation. We hope to see the Senior Warden do all the work without abridgment. The Senior Deacon Brother Herbert must get more life into his work. He moved about as if he thought it was necessary to kill time. He has evidently been a hard student and knows the work. I would like to see him visit more. The third section as rendered by Brother W. G. Smith was to say the least a failure. He evidently had not given the work any thought and there could not have been any understanding between him and the brother having charge of the stereoptican from the manner in which they worked. Brother Turner of Eureka Lodge delivered the charge to the candidates. Brother Fred. Henry delivered very effectively the closing charge, after which Brother Charles D. Freeman thanked the visiting brethren and invited all to partake of a sumptuous banquet at Brother Irvings. The regular communication of Charles Datcher Lodge No 15 held on May 15th was interesting from many standpoints. As usual a goodly number of members were present, which is always very encouraging to the Master; (and right here I think some of the members of our older lodges might follow this example.) At the financial roll call a substantial sum was taken up and very few members were over four months in arrears. During the transactions of other business Brother Richard H. Jones, of Widow's Son, the "father" of Datcher Lodge, gave the young Mason is brethren some good solid advice, right from the shoulder, about letting personal feelings interfere with applications for membership, after which W M. Craig called on Brother Francis J. Cardoza, Past Master of Prince Hall Lodge, to present a Past Master's jewel to Brother James W. Thompson the founder and only Past Master of the Lodge. In the course of his remarks, Brother Cardoza, after assuring the Master that he appreciated the position the Master had placed him in, paid high tribute to Past Master Tnompson, referring repeatedly to his modesty, in tegrity and indefatigable efforts in placing Datcher Lodge in its present state of efficiency. 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All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. A letters, communications, and business ma ters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JUNE 8 1900. INFORMATION ABOUT "TEDDY" ROOSEVELT. The Indianapolis World is edited in a pleasing fashion. Its topics are well chosen, the arguments are usually happily worked out, and we are charmed with the immensity of its vocabulary, its deftness in the marshalling of thought, and the diplomatic turn it gives to what some people would descend to "cuss words"—all these things command our admiration, even though we must frequently take issue with the conclusions evolved. The World is as gay as a troubadour, however until a Roosevelt note is struck by some hapless contemporary. The Colored American is the latest victim of the erudite World's displeasure. We modestly hinted that there was in the strenuous Vice President excellent timber for the construction of a great President. That was "the head and front of our offending." The World "has it in" for the docthy Roosevelt, and hunts—actually "hoes" for a chance to welt him just above his low cut collar. Our disposition is to avoid controversy, and even now we refuse to quarrel with so great and good a friend as Editor Alexander Evergreen Manning. Oft and many a time have we broken bread and sipped the ruby in his genial company. Far be it that we should now find a parting of the ways over over so trivial a matter as the next President of the United States We prefer to be nice about these inconsequential breaches, and smooth over with oil of human sympathy. In all probability The World is not malicious in its mannderings—we think it is simply one of those cases where the individual is in need of information and knows no better than to expose its unfamiliarity with the history that we have made so rapidly in the last four years. We cannot go deeply into The World's objections to the Roosevelt candidacy, but merely offer a hint here and there. It is too early to go into detail, for The World will forget before the national convention, and we --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. shall be obliged to sav it all over again. Col. Roosevelt is all we said he was—and more. He was an ardent civil service reformer, and under him, the system meant something. The World wants the names of a few—just a few—of the colored men who came into office through Col. Roosevelt's personal influence Why certainly! That's easy. It was not until Roosevelt issued his pronunciamento that color could be no barrier to appointment, if merit was demonstrated, that colored men in the South had a ghost of a show to enter the government service, and the examinations were treated with indifference. As a result of Roosevelt's fair ruling and honest dealing, the following men received appointments here, and they are still here, a part and parcel of Washington's most potent activities. These are just a few—the list might be extended indefinitely: L. M. Hershaw, general land office; $1400; E. H Hunter, $1,400; L H Neill, $1200; E J Morton, $1,200; W. L. Houston, $1,200; J. L. Neill, J R. Combs, E. L Thornton, Mick Mitchell T. A. Johnson, and Dr J. S Outlaw $1,000 each. All of these men came between 1890 and 1892—in the heyday of Roosevelt's stern enforcement of the merit, and their advent is due solely to his stringent policy, which for bade discrimination on account of color Is the World satisfied with its increase of knowledge? To talk about Tammany offices is to beg the question, when we spoke of the "Hell's Kitchen" and other New York riots, the outgrowth of Tammany's brutal policy and lax administration, from which the Negro was the greatest sufferer. We say again, with Roosevelt in the office of police commissioner, these riots would not have occurred, because the malefactors would not have risked the punishment they knew would follow their arrest and conviction. They correctly counted on escape under the methods of Tammany Hall. That is all there is to that. As to the story of San Juan, it is out of date to refer to the garbled and disconnected excerpts from Scribner, which were used in the campaign to prejudice Negro voters against the Rough Rider. If any one wants to learn just what Roosevelt thought of the black boys who climbed San Juan Hill drop a line to "Teddy" at Oyster Bay and get a copy of the speech he delivered during the campaign to a detachment of veterans in Ohio. It was "ringer", and "laid" all the ghosts the demagogic opposition had conjured up. Roosevelt placed the black boys on the pinnacle their merits had won We haven't The World's article at hand, but we think this is about all the answers it needed to bring it up to the standard of being able to discuss the subject intelligently. Here we rest the case. Theodore Roosevelt is all right. The opinion you form of a man usually depends upon the atmosphere in which you move Your as sociates may not be his friends. HAD NOTHING TO SAY Since the banquet given a few evenings ago by the North, East and West Association in honor of Mr. John P. Green, much talk has been indulged in concerning the purpose of the function, and the effect of such a plan of organization upon the political future of the Negro. It is charged in some quarters that the cry of "sectionalism" has been raised, that the movement means a determined antagonism of the forces of the South by the forces of the North, causing a division that south- ern men claim to be unwise. It seems to be the feeling that the North, which gives electoral votes that make republican presidents have been shoved aside to make room for southerners, whose services are felt only in the national conventions as delegates. The conservative view of the matter is that undue importance has been attached to a caucus of gentlemen who feel interested in reaching a concert of action for mutual advantage, and that there is little reason for apprehension on the part of the men of the South. A Colored American representative, desirous of getting the consensus of opinion, as held by southern leaders, called on a tew of the most prominent factors in Dixie's political equation. Register Lyons was out of the city Recorder Cheatham was busy with a District official Gov. Pinchback wasn't concerned about the affair. Editor Manly said "Read the Record." Fx Representative Geo. H. White being seen up to his ears disposing of his correspondence, smiling'v remarked; "Just say for me that I have nothing to say upon the subject." And so the constitution follows the flag, by and with the consent of Congress. Senator Carmack, of Tennessee, may be an unreconstructed southerner, but he tells the goepel truth when he says that southern men will never desert their traditions and go over to a hated republicanism, no matter if the Negro question is banished to a region three shades blacker than oblivion. The Supreme Courts decision in the insular cases was probably the best that could have been done under the circumstances. It bore the earmarks of honest toil, and will no doubt answer all practical purposes. "The cows may come home," but a republican party of white men in the South is an irridiscent dream While the Supreme Court has its wisdom on straight and its fine distinction blood up, we should give it an opportunity to "run the cards" on the Louisiana election laws. The National Afro-American Council is getting along all right with the Louisiana suffrage test and has eminent lawyers at work. All that is now needed is—more money. The colored people should heed the request of the committee on finance, and send the necessary funds to the Washington headquarters As between a southern r bel and a Northern doughface, the Negro has a narrow margin for choice. The National Afro-American Business Men's League will meet in Chicago in August, and the outlook is for a gathering even larger and more representative than that of last year at Boston. What is the city of Washington doing to promote the affair? The Afro-American Council needs a national organizer, and needs one badly. Will South Carolina improve her chance to elect two new men to the Senate that will restore her to the place of dignity she once held in the councils of the nation? We rejoice in the triumphant vindication of our old friend, Rev. A. L. Murray, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Chicago. He emerges from the fire of a scandalous charge without the smell of smoke upon his garments, after a fight which for malignancy outclassed the fiendishness of savagery. Whenever the mouth of a venomous gossiper is silenced by a good, hard slap, a victory has been won for God and humanity The Colored American congratulates Dr. Murray, and wishes him long life and abundant prosperity. Among the Schools Dr. Albert Rifgley has resigned his position as teacher in our public schools and has begun to practice, administering to the sick. He deserves the commendations of his numerous friends. Such courage as this is worthy of imitation. Miss Blanch Nalle has been appointed to the vacancy. The appointment of Dr. W. B. Evans as Principal of the Manual Training School will cause a general promotion of all teachers in the Mott School, to the next higher grade beginning September 1, 1901. At the alumni meeting last Saturday night at the Presbyterian church on 15th street about 125 graduates of the High School were gathered, representing every class from 1876 to 1900 THE PHOEBE A HURST SCHOOL Kindergarten Work Receives a New Inspiration. Within the past two years there has been in training the first class of kindergarters of The Phoebe A. Hearst School This experience has done much to reveal the true value of kindergarten to the students who have been so highly favored. The members of the class are among the best teachers of the public school of the city representing all grades from the kindergarten to the advanced grammar grades as well as the special branches. Through the training received by the students under the able and broad-spirited faculty of the Phoebe Hearst School; in the schools over which these teachers preside have been kindled a flame of the Frobelian ideas which are destined to burn until it spreads through the entire system. The work done by the class is of a high grade and because of the spirit thrown into the work many substantial friends have been won to the cause for future work among the colored people. The commencement exercises will take place Tuesday, June 11, at the Metropolitan A. M. E church They will be keeping with the spirit which dominates the kindergarten. Commissioner Macfarland will address the class and Commissioner Rose will confer the diplomas. Music will be furnished by Mr. Joseph H. Douglass the violinist, Miss Lola Johnson, whose musical charms are widely known and Prof. Braxton, the organist. The members of the class are Misses E. A. Chase, Retha Dillard, Mayme W. Early, Jennie I. Henderson, Nannie G. Jackson, Marie L James, Emma F. G. Merritt, Jeannetta A. Taylor, Mary M. Walker, Lavinia E. Waring, Sarah E Williams and Imogene Wormley. Mrs. A. Murray has put much valuable time and energy into making the work a success. Washington and the Liliputians. TUSREGEE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Resolved that Booker T Washington is not one of the greatest Negroes in the world.—Philadelphia Conference. Resolved that Booker T Washington is not one of the greatest Negroes in the world.—Philadelphia Conference. Bathing at Atlantic City. The colored visitors to Atlantic City this season will have advantages which they have never had in such a full measure. Mr. George H. Walls has opened up a first class bath house with all modern improvements and five hundred bathers can be accommodated at once. There is a second story for observation and a glance, at the announcement on another page, will convince all who contemplate visiting this resort that unusual advantages will be offered them this year. Mr. Wall's address is 124 Illinois avenue, N, Atlantic City, N. Y. A Delightful Birthday Party. A delightful birthday party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Thornton, 2028 Eighth street. n. w., in honor of their daughter Miss Fanny. Music and games were indulged in until a late hour and all present expressed themselves as having spent a very enjoyable evening. Among those present were Misses Belle Thomas, Alice Braxton, Lizzie Lee, Fanny Thornton, Grace Walker, Dr. J H Johnson, Messrs William Sprague, R Major, B Donald, William Smith, william Moten, Samuel Blackwell, Samuel Keys, James E. Crawley, C. H. Anderson, P. E Thornton and others. Mmm. Smallwood's Class The commencement exercises of mine. Smallwoods De Lamorton Dress Making Academy took place last Wednesday evening June 5th, at Peoples Congregation church, M between 6th and 7th streets northwest Mrs Mary Church Terrell has been invited to deliver the address to the large graduating class, and presented their diplomas. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. C. REV BAKER TRANSFERED. Miss Saunders Lectures on her Trip to Paris and Roma-News From the College City. New Haven, Conn., Spec'al—R v. C Oscar Waters the pastor preached to a fair audience, text, Romans 5; 3, 4 5 verses. At 3 p. m. Deacon Allen Cooper preached and 7 30 p. m. Rev. M. W Seaman of the North Carolina Conference of the M. E Church preached, after which holy communion was administered The Juvenile Choir of the A. M. E Zion church, under the leadership of Prof. Jas Stevens acquired itself with much credit and is receiving high praise from the public. Mrs. Thompson of Eston street, Mrs. Annie Thompson's niece lies very ill, her recovery is reported to be very doubtful'. She is a member of Dixwell Avenue Congregational church. Misses Hattie Johnson and Caddie Stevens are visiting in New York City. Rev. T. N. Baker, pastor of the Dixwell Avenue church has tendered his resignation to take effect August 1st. He has accepted a call to the Congregational church in Pittsfield, Mass Miss Ade'line Saunders of this city who has been traveling in Europe, visiting Rome and Paris lectured in the Immanuel Baptist church, Day and Chapel streets, "On Rome, and glimpses of Paris," Miss Saunders is a cultured lady of no mean ability, Rev. A C. Powell, D. D, delivered the annual sermon to the Order of Good Samaritans on last Sabbath evening to a packed house. The new pastor of the Webster Street church has arrived and delivered his introductory sermon last Sabbath. It is rumored that the Rev. D. P Brown, D D., contemplates resigning from the ministry of the church. He is the present pastor of the Sperry Street A M. E church, but has a paying position as janitor in his city. OSCAR. The man who is foolish enough to place his confidence in a man or woman who has nothing to lose, in dead sure to lose. It is noticeable how dignified and conservative the most rabid agitator becomes when he connects with the government pay roll. It is just noticeable—that's all. People who open telegraphs or office letters in your absence "for fear the matter is urgent," invariably have an abnormally developed case of curiosity to know what's up. The problem which the South will have to wrestle with before long will be what to do with the poor whites. Prof, Newcomb told the truth when he said they needed a Tuskegee to teach them habits of thrift and industry. The increasing liberality that is being shown in the administration of church laws that formerly went to extremes in orthodoxy, is having a healthful effect upon their membership. Churches like all other institutions, must keep up with the times. SOLVING THE PROBLEM many persons there congregated. He appeared to have been lifted off of his feet at such a notable gathering of Southerners. I doubt if the Doctor ever saw anything like it in his life. I saw him with Maj. Easley in earnest conversation after the exercises were over. The Doctor preached the faculaurate sermon at the State Industrial College at College, Ga., last Sunday morning, June 2d, for President Wright. The Board of Trustees of the Atlanta University, voted to confer the degree of Doctor of Literature upon Prof. W. H. Crogman. This degree is seldom conferred by any of the colleges, and in fact it is the first time in the history of Atlanta University that it ever was conferred upon any one. The degree of Master of Arts was also conferred upon Wm. D. Thomas, of class "96." Prof. Thomas is now engaged in teaching in a college in the State of Kentucky. Prof. W. B. Matthews and W. O. Murphy are due the credit for the success of the alumni meeting. The boys have a good one on Dr. J. R. Porter for a slip he made in his address on Wednesday night in presenting the picture of Mrs. Case. Hon. J. W. Lyons, who has been here for several days, has returned to Washington. A PROGRESSIVE MAN. (Continued now 1st page.) a member and trustee of Loyd Street Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1899 he married Mrs. Lulu T. Wright, well-known in Georgia as one of the most polished and beautiful of Georgia women. Dr. Penn comes from one of the best of Virginia families and like his brother, Prof. I. Garland Penn, of Atlanta, Ga., well-known to everybody, and who holds high official position in the Methodist Episcopal Church, he is persistent, indomitable and aggressive in his purpose to be helpful to all he can and in every way he can. He is always allied with every movement for the welfare of the race in his adopted State, Georgia, and was a member of the committee which appeared before the Georgia Legislature in opposition to the well-known Hardwick Bill to disfranchise the Negro voters of Georgia, which failed of passage. 9 THE NEW WOMAN. Mrs. Rose Parker. Mrs. Rose Parker, President William Downs Woman's Relief Corps No. 43, also chaplain Northwestern Legion of Honor, writes from 2419 Central avenue, Minneapolis, Minn., as follows: "For several years I suffered with a severe backache, and constant dragging pains. Some doctors gave it one name and some another, but none gave relief. Several of my friends urged me to try Peruna, so I was finally persuaded to try it and the first bottle brought blessed relief. I have used it off and on for three years. It keeps me in excellent health." Dr. Rachel A. Magaw, 67 W. Jefferson street, Springfield, O., says: "Your Peruna is worth its weight in gold. I feel like a new woman." The coming of what is known as the "new woman" in our country is not greeted by everyone as if she were a great blessing. But there is another new woman whom everybody is glad to see. Every day some invalid woman exclaiming, "I have been made a new woman by Dr. Hartman's home treatment." It is only necessary to send name, address, symptoms, duration of sickness and treatment already received to Dr. Hartman, Columbus, G., and directions for one month's treatment will be promptly forwarded. The medicines can be obtained at the nearest drug store. "Health and Beauty" sent free to any address by The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio. NEGRO AURHORS. Very few, even of those who are deeply interested and closely concerned in the Negro's efforts and development have much distinct knowledge of the yarled and rich literature produced by men and women of the race. Collectors, students and those interested in special phases of race literature are invited to examine my collection of books, or to correspond with me. JOHN H. WILLS. Long May You Live, Etc. 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 wi d the pen in the interest of the colored rother. The General Grand Tabernacle of the Love and Charity will convene in its 19th biennial session at Odd Fellows Hall, 1606 M streets n. w., June 12, 13 and 14 n., 1901 Special public services June 12th, at ten a. m., to which the public is cordially invited. On Thursday evening at 8 15 a grand reception and banquet will be tendered to visiting delegates. Admission to Odd Fellows Hall, 25 cents.