The Colored American

The Colored American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER Prof. Hoffman Pays a Tribute to J Douglas Wetmore-The Leading Afro-American Attorney in Florida's Metropolis-Success the Reward of Industry, Perseverance and General Worth. Many years ago a famous writer and author told that "some men are born great, some attain greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them." Such was the case when those words were written and such sentiment could easily be applied to that age. But now "to be born great is a condition so uncertain that it has been circumscribed to the narrow limits of royalty, and since our present civilization is so fast outgrowing the spirit of monarchy there is scarcely any significance attached to great births. That some have greatness thrust upon them is regarded, too, with little appreciation and with equal uncertainty, because it's purely accidental and it depends largely upon the merits and determination of the individual whether it will last long enough to yield any substantial results. But to "attain greatness" has became the motto of this age, and it is only through indomitable penalty, strenuous efforts and struggle that it can be realized by the individual recognized by others or made permanently in itself. Great men, like great events, must develop through opposition. In passing from youth to manhood there are certain tests which they must meet, and certain ordeals through which they must pass before they can become worthy of note. Hardships and trials are necessary conditions. Tests and ordeals are the principal stepping stones to the heights of greatness. And to see what signal achievements result from such conditions obtaining in real life we need only to study the career of the Hon. J. Duglas Wetmore, one of the leading lawyers of Jacksonville, Fla. Col. Wetmore has a remarkable and interesting history. Those who believe in destiny will find that he was from his youth one of her most legitimate children; those who believe in fortune favoring the brave or stability growing out of adversity will find him a true and bright example. Hon. J. Douglas Wetmore first saw the light of day in Tallahassee, Pa., September 24, 1870. From this "beautiful garden" he was carried by his parents to Savannah, Ga., but fate decreed that he should flourish best in his native soil, and consequently, in 1876, the time of great political upheaval, he returned with his parents to Jacksonville where they have lived ever since. He entered Cookman Institute, where he made quite a brilliant record as a student, and graduated in the class of 87 at the tender age of 16 years, being the youngest to wear that distinction up to date. But the training which he received in Cookman Institute only increased his desire for more knowledge, and characteristic of the human mind --- [Name] he began to plan the realization of that ambition, knowing that money was the prime necessity, and filled with the usual spirit of adventure and independence of youth, he left home for New York, where he worked to secure the necessary means. Returning South he entered Atlanta University, but about this time his father went into business and needed help, which young Wetmore was prepared to give. He therefore entered his father's business as bookkeeper and advertising agent. But the young man's calling was not in keeping books as much as in using them for higher purposes, and therefore in 1889 he began teaching school. Dissatisfied with that he determined to more thoroughly prepare himself to meet the requirements of professional life. To do so he needed a higher education and more money. He therefore began to work for the latter, to secure the former. He returned to Jacksonville, where he became a reporter on the staff of the daily African (a colored journal), but that enterprise was quite shortlived and his prospects in journalism were blasted. But as a means to an end he turned his attention to politics, and in 1895 became president of the Young Men's Republi can Club, elected delegate to several state conventions, and figured prominently in deposing the leading elements of "Bossism," then controlling the political machinery; believing in pure politics, he joined and supported the independent party, which is now in control. But one has truly said, "there's a divinity that shapes and ends, rough-hew them how we will." Especially was this true in the subject of our sketch, for he had thought very little of the hand of destiny in his many changes of fortune. He soon realized the fact, however, when the Hon. J. N. C. Stockton, the leader of the independent party, so appreciated his political activity, as well as other sterling qualities, and became so interested in his future that he offered him a scholarship in any school of law which he might choose. He chose the University of Michigan, where he completed his course; returning home, and in 1898 was admitted to the bar. The following professional career appeared in the Times-Union and Citizen of that date: "Mr. Wetmore has submitted to the severest test of any applicant who was ever admitted to this bar and passed a most creditable ex (Continued on page 9.) IN HONOR OF PROF KELLY MILLER. The Social and Intellectual Forces of Washing on Gathered at the Festal Board and Tesify Their Earnest Appreciation of the Talented and Schlary Scientist, Statistic an and Philosopher - Prof. Richards Toastmaster. The largest and unquestionably the most notable banquet ever spread in the City of Magnificent Distances was that given on Wednesday evening of last week in the spacious Odd Fellows' Hall in honor of Prof. Kelly Miller, professor of mathematics at Howard University, and recognized everywhere as one of the best-posted thinkers along social and economic lines that the country has today, regardless of color or race. Prof. Miller has written quite a number of able articles and pamphlets bearing upon the status of the Negro as a citizen, upon problems of education, higher and elementary, upon the political future of a people environed as we are, upon the likelihood of a solution of the American puzzle in the Philippines and other insular possessions, where racial conflict may be expected—and in fact, the scholarly gentleman has practically covered the field of advanced thought in the discussion of the issues that interest the people of this generation. The dinner in question was, perhaps, more directly influenced by Professor's recent defense of the Negro before the National Academy of Social Science, relying to and totally extinguishing one Mr. Stetson, who would contend that the black race could hope for little in the stern competition of the times. Prof. Miller has also just closed a successful term as president of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, the history of which stands out in bold relief upon the intellectual horizon of the race. In a commendable spirit of encouragement of the efforts of so capable and so useful a man as Prof Miller has shown himself to be, about one hundred and twenty-five of Washington and the Nation's most potential factors, assembled at the festal board on the date mentioned above. Every phase of activity was represented. It is probable that at no time in the annals of Washington's social life has such an aggregation of intellect wealth, culture and utility been brought together in this manner to honor an individual or to inspire a cause. The presence of ladies was an innovation so pleasant that the experiment may be repeated. The speeches were in good taste and were prepared. The speakers were all experienced men of affairs, and their opinions carried the weight of authority. Prof William H. Richards, the able and popular instructor in international law at Howard University, acted as toastmaster, and he acquitted himself with great credit. Always calm, thoughtful, diginfied and affable, these qualities were particularly reflected on this occasion, garnished by a delicate but incisive humor that added a keener zest that the broad (Continued on page 8.) 10 THE PARTY OF LINCOLN. Virginian Politicians Take Advantage of the Milk and Water Policy and Alabamaize the Negro-The Religious, Social and Political Life of the Afro-American in the Ancient Virginia City-No es Alexandria, Va., Special - The organization of republicans in the Old Dominion have decided by actions of recent date at Richmond to put a full ticket in the field. The colored republicans are likely to be very conspicuous at the Charlottesville convention by their absence, from the fact that the republican party of Virginia today is composed of a few life long republicans, gold democrats and disappointed silver men. The colored men who very unfortunately for the race have in recent years allowed his political duties as a citizen to depreciate and as he, the Negro, was always a political scarecrow to white republicans in this state anyway. As soon as the white people of Virginia found out that the highest aspiration of a colored man was office and there were too many men for the offices to be given to colored political workers who had discontinued their political pursuits for others more convenient financially; they, the white men mentioned, secured the reins of republican politics in the Old Dominion and the latter is known today as the new republican party. However, its an ill-wind that blows no body good. The coming campaign in this state will be a lively one between the democrats that were and those of today—the Negro having been voluntarily retired. He will remain so until he find a place or party to again unite with, and in so doing he will certainly do his duty. We have claimed that we were ignorant of the great responsibility when American citizenship was thrown upon us. Not so now. We as colored men propose to allow the new republicans to nominate their ticket and we also propose to see to it that no illiterate Negro shall vote if we can persuade them not to do so, thereby preventing the defeated party from saying that the ticket was defeated by the Negro who was unable to prepare his ballot and should the gold and silver democrats continue their present disposition toward each other. We are assured that not enough old time democrats can reach the next legislature to order the ratification of the constitutional convention. At any rate the constitutional convention will not have the backbone to submit their deliberations to the coming legislature unless they know that it would certainly be largely democratic and so far from appearance on the surface, (they the democrats) have no assurance. So we as colored people are sure of a day in the disfranchisement even if it is promulgated by the convention. So much for the new republican party, that will nominate new republicans, republicans without the aid of the colored men. Mr. D. E. Selse was home on a flying trip from Atlan ie City Thursday. Decoration Day was more generally observed by all the people in this vicinity this year than ever before. The coming June weddings seems to be attracting a great deal of attention from out of town society, who are sending handsome presents. The Aeolian Club of this city gave a concert at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Arlington, Va. Monday evening for the benefit of the said church. The Excelsior Club No.1 of Robert Chapel M. E church is making arrangements for improving their church THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. with new heating apperatus this summer. Mr. Hardy Murray, leader of Murray's Metropolitan Brass Band of this city is very ill at this writing of pneumonia. A company composed of colored men will organize in the near future in this city and county for the purpose of building a summer resort at or near Arlington, Va A good investment. Several colore residents of this city propose to leave the state this summer for other parts. They say they have no confidence in the actions of the coming convention in favor of a colored man and don't propose to live in a state which prescribes their privileges. Rev. Young of Baltimore. Md preached to a large an appreciative congregation Sunday at Roberts Chapel M. E church, his former charge Rev. Young as usual had a packed house. While here Rev. Young was the guest of Mr. John Credit. Rev. B. T. Perkins, accompanied by Mrs. Perkins left here for Baltimore Sunday immediately after morning services where he preached Sunday night at Sharp Street church Rev and Mrs. Perkins celebrated the 20th anniversary of their wedding at the parsonage Monday evening after their return from Baltimore. Mrs. Lillian Williams who has been employed by Mrs. W. J. Boothe for some time was paralyzed Saturday about 6:30 p.m. and died Sunday morning. Mrs. Williams was well known and respected by all who knew her and a prominent member of the First Baptist church. She had a large number of friends and relatives who will regret to hear of her death. W. H. CARTER. 1,000 AGENTS WANTED At once in each State and Territory, to take orders and deliver the beautiful Military and Historical Souvenir Portrait Group of the Officers of the 3rd North Carolina U. S. V. in the War with Spain, the first Negro regiment ever organized and entirely officered by colored men. It sells at sight. Active agents are taking from 15 to 25 orders a day. Just the thing for ladies to handle, as they are succeed ing equally as well as men. Hundreds of these Souvenirs have been sold at $1 apiece to the best citizens in different localities; but from now on, a copy will be mailed to any address in the United States, Cuba, Porto Rico, or Philippine Islands on the receipt of 75 cents each. Send money by P. O. money order. If you don't care to canvass, you will do me a great favor by showing this advertisement to some one who does or would. Agents are making big money. Write for terms to agents at once. Address CAPT. THOS. L. LEATHERWOOD, publisher, 1206 New Hampshire Avenue N. W., Washington D. C. MME. DAVIS MARY J. BROWN Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. HOTEL DALLY HOTEL DALLY OFFICE Atlantic City, N. J., has been released by its previous owner, popular caterer and he has made great improvements for placing electric lights and fans all through the house. The parered and painted, and the service made more complete equipment which was rated as the only first class Atro-4ca, it now far excels its past accommodations, and we are no fault whatever. The hotel is still under the management. Please write for booklets, Hotel Dale, Kentucky and Arctic N. J. E. W. Dale, Prop., Nathauel Diggs, M. He has been re-leased by its previous owner Mr. E. He has made great improvements for the com- mits and fans all through the house. The hotel has and the service made more complete. With all was rated as the only first class Afro-American h its past accommodations, and we are positive to The hotel is still under the management of M. lets, Hotel Dale, Kentucky and Arctic avenues, A E. W. Dale, Prop., Atlantic City, N. J., has been released by its previous owner Mr. E. W. Dale, the popular caterer and he has made great improvements for the coming season, by placing electric lights and fans all through the house. The hotel has been newly parered and painted, and the service made more complete. With all of its previous equipment which was rated as the only first class Afro-American hotel in America, it now far excels its past accommodations, and we are positive that there will be no fault whatever. The hotel is still under the management of Mr. Nat Diggs. Please write for booklets, Hotel Dale, Kentucky and Arctic avenues, Atlantic City, N. J. E. W. Dale, Prop., Nathaulel Diggs, Mgr. The Hotel Henderson, 120 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. ```markdown ``` The Hotel Henderson, A strictly up to date hotel for the accommodation of first class color ern improvements: large and airy rooms newly upholstered, renovated is the very best in a quiet neighborhood and within sight of the Board W ine is the best—Mr Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates re address. del for the accommodation of first class colored people air rooms newly upholstered, renovated and repai neighborhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the person being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. A strictly up to date hotel for the accommodation of first class colored people. It has all modern improvements: large and airy rooms newly upholstered, renovated and repapered. Its location is the very best in a quiet neighborhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuisine is the best—Mr Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars ad dress, STACY I. HENDERSON,venue, Atlantic C THE MUSEUM This magnificent hotel will open June 15th. Accommodation ence: terms reasonable. It is within thirty leave Chestnut street ferries every half hour, owner and proprietor. For terms address Camden County, N.J. BEAUTIFUL - BREAK BUCK Right on the Chesapeake Bay. The managers of the Bay Shore Sun near Hampton and Old Point, have please will be opened to the public for the season. This popular Resort is undergoing its vilion, to accommodate 700 people is no comfortable rooms and spacious parlor at The equipment is thorough, and the service Special attention given to Church. 8 excursions. LARGE HALL FOR SUMMER Correspondence solicited. Address. hotel will open June 15th for the reception of guest 15th. Accommodations strictly first-class with it. It is within thirty minutes ride from Philadelphia every half hour, fare 31 cents, return booklet. For terms address at present, C. A. SMITH, FUL - BREEZY BUCKROE BEACH Chesapeake Bay. Sea-Baths, Sea-Food. Of the Bay Shore Summer Resort, on the Old Point, have pleasure in announcing the public for the season of 1901, on Wednesday. Resort is undergoing important improvement. Date 700 people is now being erected and a spacious parlor and private dining room through, and the service is the best given to Church, Sunday School and Social Hall for Summer Conventions. NO solicited. Address. This magnificent hotel will open June 15th for the reception of guests and remain open until September 15th. Accommodations strictly first-class with every convenience; terms reasonable. It is within thirty minutes ride from Philadelphia; trains leave Chestnut street 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, O., Camden County, N.J. Right on the Chesapeake Bay. Sea-Baths. Sea-Food. Sea-Air. The mansgers 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 Wednesday May 29th. This popular Resort is undergoing important improvements. A large pavilion, 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 best 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. The Magnolia Cottage CAPE MAY POINT, N J. This beautiful Gottage is now open for the act commodation of the general public. Everything strictly first class. For terms, etc., address, MRS ALICE CHEW, Cape May Point, N. J. 120 N. Mississippi Ave., 120 N. Mississippi Avenue, released by its previous owner Mr. E. W. Dale, the great improvements for the coming season, by through the house. The hotel has been newly made more complete. With all of its previ- the only first class Afro-American hotel in Amer- immodations, and we are positive that there will still under the management of Mr. Nat Diggs. be, Kentucky and Arctic avenues, Atlantic City, Dale, Prop., Nathaniel Diggs, Mgr. n of first class colored people. It has all modo-listered, renovated and repapered. Its location right of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuil caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars ad Atlantic City, New Jersey HOTEL Woodland Terrace Lawnsi d N J. 15th for the reception of guests and remain ons strictly first-class with every conveni- minutes ride from Philadelphia; trains fare 31 cents, return booklets. C.A. SMITH. at present, C. A. SMITH, Snow Hill P. O. EEZY KROE BEACH! Sea-Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. Summer Resort, on the electric car line secure in announcing that their Resort on of 1901, on Wednesday May 29th. Important improvements. A large pas- now being erected and a neat hotel with and private dining room, is being built. Service is the best Bunday School and Society picnics and HER CONVENTIONS. NO LIQUORS. P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. 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. A. D Madre, Madre's Park, 7th and Albany Sts., Eckington, D. C. Little COLORED AMERICANS. The Negoes Version of "America." America here in thee, We are and e'er will be, They name we love. Land where our fathers toiled; In patience tilled the soil, Here would we now enjoy, Rights of the free. Our cause let justice plead, till rings from all the trees, Sweet freedom's song; Let all the world awake, A stand for justice take, Christians their silence break; Gainst sin, and wrong. Our fathers God to Thee, Author of liberty To Thee we pray; Soon may this land be bright, With Thine own Holy light, Then freedom, truth and right, Will reign indeed. —Mrs. William Scott. It is safe to say that Harry Smith was not bidden to the John P. Green feast. When it rains on lvceum day, the poor drawing speaker is provided with a good excuse. Trials serve a good purpose--if only to permit a race or an individual a chance to separate friends from enemies. Papers who wish to steal our crisp paragraphs can do so with impunity. None of our readers will ever get hold of that kind of journals. The dove of peace coos softly as it flies back and forth through the respective sanctums of the Freeman and World of the Hoosier capital, 'Tis well. The public is the gainer when a fraud is exposed and punished—whether the guilty one be a banker, church trustee, jack-leg preacher or somebody else. Have we forgotten Philadelphia—not 1900, but Philadelphia 1776? Have we forgotten the flag of Betsy Ross—the Declaration of Independence of Thomas Jefferson—the constitution of Benjamin Franklin? Have we indeed forgotten the old moorings of the republic of our fathers in this man rush for wealth and power? In point of respectability and other ability, McLaurin has everything on Ben Tillman. But in the present contest, Tillman has his rotten machine at his back, and cannot be defeated. McLaurin is sure to lose and cannot "double up" up as Bob Cole would put it. The cards are stacked against a commercial revival in the Palmetto State and decent politics has no place in the philosophy of the gang in control. These coconstitutional conventions pass in such rapid review, and land on our solar plexus with such startling regularity, that the situation looks decidedly groggy for the black man. Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland have gone for us-or are about to do so. Isn't it high time to sober up and take our bearings? We are indeed in the midst of a choppy THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES. Prof. Hagins Beautiful Tribute to the Departed Heroes—The Entertainment by the First Separate Batallion—Mr. Henry Strange Make a Hit on "The Colored Soldiers" by Dnnbar. Providence, R I., Special—The Memorial Day exercises by Ives Post No. 13, G. A. R. James K Polk commander were attended by a large number of spectators. Accompanying the post were: Col. James Barton, Camp No. 19, S. of V. Captain Howard West and the 1st Separate Co. Brigade R. I. M. Capt. Blunt, the latter acting as escort. After participating in the regular parade they marched to Grace Church Cemetery and in conjunction with the Ives Relief Corp No. 11 and Bridgham Street grammar school proceeded with the exercises. The oration was delivered by the Rev. J. E. Hagins of the A. M. E. Church who spoke with much fervor and force "Shame and ingratitude," he said, "will mark the hour to this nation when it forgets to mourn and pay grateful homage to its greatest benefactors. The offering we bring today is due alike to patriot soldiers dead and their noble comrades who still live. If today we have a country not boiling in agony of blood; if we have a united country, no longer cursed by the hell-black system of human bondage; if the American name is no longer a hissing to the mocking earth; if the star spangled banner floats over a free American citizen, we are indebted to the noble army who rest in their honored graves. Reverently, piously, in hopeful patriotism, we raise our father's banner and beseech God that it may bring in greater blessings—that it may cast out the devil of discord; that it may restore better government throughout the country, and give us the noble prerogative of leading all nations to just law, to rational instituted civil liberty, and an universal Christian brotherhood." The exercises closed with the singing of "America" and benediction by the Rev. Mr. Hagins. A military entertainment tendered to Governor Gregory by the First Separate Co. Infantry, Brigade R. I. M. was given in Music Hall on the evening of Memorial Day. The Governor was unable to be present, but was represented by Assistant Adjutant General Arthur V. Warfield, Captains Arthur Spink, Andrew Gray and W. F. Keene. The exercises of the evening began with a concert by the new Excelsior Band lasting from 8 to 9, after which Buchannon's Orchestra rendered selections the remainder of the program. The large and appieclative audience which completely filled the hall frequently gave warranted applause for the series of tableaux shown, which consisted of scenes and incidents in the life of colored soldiers from the war of the Rebellion 1861 to 1865, the charge of the 10th Cavalry at San Juan Hill, July 1898. The tableaux was under the personal supervision of Henri Strange, the Black Booth of America. During the camp scenes, Mr. Strange by special request recited "The Colored Soldiers" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. There were also vocal selections rendered by the company quartet. The entertainment c'osed with singing the "Star Spangled Banner," after which there was a grand military promenade. Bethel A. M. E Church has recently placed a new handsome pipe organ in their edifice; the first public recital was given Tuesday evening. A NEW NEGRO FOR A NEW CENTURY. An accurate and Up-to-date record of the upward struggle of The Negro Race A splendid book."—Chicago Times-Herald. 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Successfu! dressmaking requires as miuch earnest progressive study as success- fui work in anv of the profexsions, No Getai! ia too small to be lookedatie . Weteach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your co"rse with a diploma. Pupils can enter ai any time FINANCIAL, MONEY TO LOAN at 3}<. 334, 4, and 4% per cent, in sums of $1.(00 to $10.000 on i, C, real estate: pay off 5 ard 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with evonomical 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 pub: Jished. Write for terms. Address The Colored ‘American 459 C street, a. w. Washington, D.C, THE COLORED AMERIOAN, WASHINGTON, D. © SS AN OLD FOLKS HOME. THE GRAND Ihe Spirit of Christianity Fully Alive. We 84. 4g — seemed to be convalescing when Ris sicknres took ® tura, developing into pneumonia) Hs was removed to the hospital Monday in order that be migbt bave the best of care. He seemed to bo'd bis uwn during the week until the 8th when the angel of death came t> bear away the pet and sunshine of the family, God’s wil not oura be done. Ibe restof the family have re- ctvered sufficientiy to be sround their roems. ‘Che biow cime very unexnect Gly and will be feit very severely in their home. aud they have the symps- thy of their many friends. Mrs. I:abelia Sprague, mother of Mire Emma Woods, who has brea sick in Maneches er county for several weeks was brouzht to thia city by ber deugh - er Thursday of last week, at 246 B -lle- vnestrect. Mrs Sprague came from Washington, D C ,some years ago snd nas beeu euiployed as cvos at Cole’s Ait lem Marc ester fur yeara. She is now 74 years of age Thursday evening the 6t4, at tha A, M. E Zen chvrech, qasrierly con’e- ence Mr. JamerS fay or was +1 cited trus‘ee in the ylsce of the lite Cuarles D Percy, wee V.E Davis was made preac*er s eward and his assistan's are Waler Costin, Levi Handen, James A Washington and James 3. Tayl.r The board of stewardeses was neressed romewhat this year owing to the fact of the annual conference com- ing to this church. Mrs. Gertrude Juhneon teacher of the sewing society was made a member of the qiarterly conference. R-v George Adaws tbe pastor of New Bri ain Mis- sion 1s doing agrand work, He is hol t- ing a revival eni a number of souls bave been converied and added to the church, all sitice the conference con- vened. PEAR STREET ITEMS Toe eervices at theA M. E. Zion eburch were iatersting end well at- tended The sermon delivered by the pa-tor was exce Jant and well rece ved At the conciu ion, two persons came forward de-iiicg toe prayers of tue chureh. The croir sang in its best streius and manife ted marked feelug Pernsape uo peo;l: ou earth are so genercu; and loys] as cur people They always contribute liberally of their substance to the support of the Gospel The Sunday school is in a heal hy con dition. The superintendent, teachers, and pupils sre working together ad- mireabty. Tadeed. no schoo! m the New Englaud Co: ference is doing a better work. Harm ny existe in the entire management. There is no friction any- anywhere Thecol ctions are generaily large, aud there is 1 wholesome rivoiry in the classes forthe banner ‘There is an ambitious tendency to regain and retain the benner by liberal conti butions The Christian Endeavor So- eety is dsing nobly Each successive Sunday shows an increasing spiritual interest It 13 surprising to see how in- telligently the subjects are discussed. The Trre Reformers turned out Sun- day evening it being their annual sermon Many good things were said to them by tre pastor, The remarks were pointed and interesting Wooster street was muade alive Thure- day evening June 6th by a merry bridal party. Mr_ Robert Johuson of Essex County, Va and Miss Lizz.e Henry of E-sex County. Va were united ip marriage atthe Union Bar- tist church at 8p m R-v, Walter Gay officiating. Tney were attended by Misses May Johnson, maid of honor end Svste Byard. bridesmaid and Messrs William Recker beet waa and James Johuson, groomeman. The bride was attured ins bandseme white silk, trimmed with beautif.l cream colored lace, and carricd a bouquet of pink rosts tied with white satin ibbop Rev. Wslter Gay pastor of the Union Baptist churco presched the annual sermon on Suntay eveuing to the Fe ee a ot 6 ae THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order ol-— —>Jrue Relormers ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. O¥ice 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St, - - Richmond, \ An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their h business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gtlt edged busines ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed ored men, who are members of the Order. if you sre sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to mem There are two Fountains, tbe Subordimate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 end 16 age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) a8 joining fee. If yo the country yon psy 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 « montbs You pay as taxes 80 cents per month As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in wee ments. ‘As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within After one year the Desth Benefit is $125.00 oe “tise To join the Rosebud Fountain v in€ a. 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 ( xi ; iia—a—e_e installments. The monthly dues are et gets -sae, vs Fountains may decide. The ann Se eee a $= You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.5 \ ene RG 2 in weekly payments. Sie + Aa As Death Benefit, your family w tay 3 oS "4 you die within ayear. After one ye § ee Ser te. is $37. nS Lares . Tn the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT oy A. at S Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Ula ee payable annually or quarterly. In Class B. the age limit ie 14 to 60 years, Fee, $2.5 dues, $4 75 to $760. ‘The Certifica e is valued first year | After one year, tts value is $200 to $65 To Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $ $950 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at froma one year its value is $500 to $300 In Class M, the age limiti+ 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $1 $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at fr | You are entitled to a Life Membership in efther of t Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount o pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers } 29 1900 a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total c HALF MILLION DOLLARS. members, and pays 20 per cent. Gividepds. Doth Ume and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposits. The following j3 a copy of the Cashier’s report to Auditor of Publie Accounts of Virgina at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing eondition;— RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 80| Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 00 Ober stock, bonds and Surplus fund 0.0... eee 80,957 81 MOTtZOQE!S ........0ceceeeeeeeeee 164,423 83 | Undivided profits... 6,826 80 Due from National Bangs... 48,383 22| Demand certificate of de- Banking House ........ 2.000. 14,000 00} POB%t......... cesceee ceseseeseree ee 96,786 29 Other real estates ............-.. 99588 00| Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Forniture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 —_—— Current expenses and taxes TOG os ocoss sesscoetc cssesceses) O91, 100 Oh PAI ......... csececeesscorsccsseesee 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents .... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..........s0000246. 35,820 00 SBOtal) ....<2<5:<cccscscccocescs: O91, 190/84 The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth 8t., Richmond, Va., and members of the Urder and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cust of food products. Tur REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the peuple, representing co- operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A weil equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which 16 turn’d out in firet 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 un- exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- trance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened ‘o the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardiess 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 aud 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 Fovatain-. 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. Seryice is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Nstate Department manages and controls ail 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, mise PB G W.8ee W. P, BURSELL, : Beerevary, W, L. Tayucr, G. W, Master, y e v aa 4 Ln Oa ae Ses Dy Pag = ie ah) Ve : 4 ; SA Ys 5 coe Y Ss Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 00 Surplus fund 0.0... wesc 80,957 81 Undivided profits... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of de- POW aca sace ccsccser vesresecccnen: 08,700 20 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 OGM csscssrscssorcssstvssats OO, 120.64 tore is located at 501 North Sixth 8t., ler and the public generally are saved 5 I le i Ee ee el AT THE GREAT FALLS. Grand Preparations for the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo Life and Activity Galore—Doings in the Social World. Niagara Falls, N. Y., Special—R. W. Wilkins who was a bundle boy for the Hub Clothing Co. seven years ago, has worked his way up to the position of chief clerk of the clothing department. Mr. Wilkins is one of Niagara's foremost young men. Through the able management of Mrs. Wilkins they have purchased a beautiful home They have few equals as host and hostess. A blue lodge is to be set up here this summer by St. Johns Lodge of Buffalo. Mrs Wm S. Foreman of Washington, D. C. arrived in the city this week. Mrs. L. J. Pattison who has been suffering with the rheumatism is much better. Mr. M. Brooks, a student of St. Paul School, Long Island, will be located at the Falls this summer. After seven weeks of rain, we have a touch of summer, and its quite noticeable from a business view. J. G. Steele of Brooklyn arrived in the city this week and is stopping with Mr. Alexander Blake in Canada. J. W. Baden and wife of Detroit, Michigan, stopped over for a few days on their way to New York City. A. E C. Huffman of Garden City, Long Island, also from St Pauls School, is located at the Falls this summer. Mr R E. McDaniels of Harpers Ferry, W. Va a talented young man and scholar is making quite a hit as a tragedian. Mr. Theodore Chatman, a true blue representative young man of culture from Philadelphia has become the social lion of the city. Mrs. James Young, a property owner and honored citizen, is also making extensive preparations for the anticipated Pan-American rush. The hotels are filling up very fast and that most congenial smile which only a knight of the napkin can give is given with alacrity. Mr. R Henry Lewis late of Ithaca is visiting friends and renewing old acquaintances in Philadelphia. M. N. Williams takes his place while away. The most popular scenic rout taken by visitors whose time is limited is the Great Gorge Route considered by many as one of the natural wonders of the world. Mrs. Anderson Fayette is making admirable preparations to entertain the Pan-American visitors. Mrs. Fayette is one of Niagara Falls highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Thos. Dorsey of Boston, Mess. at present holding a position of much importance at the Cataract Hotel has taken a cottage for the summer in the province of Ontario, Canada. A theater party was made up by a number of the reformers, among the many was Messrs. Stirrup, Pattison, Holt, Richardson, Clark, Thompson and Evans. The play was ten nights in a bar room. Mr. A. Blake, late of Miami has taken a cottage for the summer in Canada and in the near future he will be able to caterer to the transient trade of Niagara. He will be able assisted by Mrs. Blake and Miss Frye of New York City. As the bellmen hold the supremacy in New York City for the elaborate balls they give annually, so do they expect to uphold their standard here during the Pan-American season, but the knights of the napkins intend to fight it out in the stretch. Mr. J W. Becket's tonsorial parlors which have been recently renovated can be compared favorably with any tonsorial parlors in the state. Mr. Becket is a thorough business man and a tonsorial artist of ability. He is supported by experienced assistants. Mr. M. N. Williams who has spent several winters in Bumuda, but late of the Lotus Club, New York City, is much interested in the recent fight that has come about in the Union League Club, is doing missionary work of credit among influential club members of his acquaintance. The Hotel Men's Mutual and Benefit THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. C. Association is in session here at present and I am pleased to say that French German, Italian and Spanish is spoken fluently by quite a few and very c everly handled by many of the vast number of student who are employed by the different Major Domos and Hallmen. Mr. W. R. Page, a young man of Greensboro, N. C at present a student of St. Pauls School Long Island, has all the qualities that is necessary for a more promising future than can be depicted by his admirers in the professional and intellectual world. Mr. Page is taking a course in civil engineering. Mr. J. H Elliot who has but few equals as an amature pitcher is organizing a base ball club to be known as the Pan-American's. Still a young man, Mr Elliot has established himself as an able manager and captain. In saying he has a monopoly on the fine points of the game is speaking but miliy of his knowledge of the game. Mrs. Anna Yancy of Rochester, N. Y. was entertained by Mrs. C Dett, Monday evening. The evening was spent in dancing and cards, afterwards a Dutch lunch was served. The vocal and musical talent was represented by the Misses Plato's., Miss Dorsev, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Richards, Messrs Wm Suarles, W. E. Payne, R Nathaniel Dett, W. K, Boyer, Joseph Faulk, Samuel Dett and The Jay. A reception given by Mrs Belle Anderson in Canada this week was an agreeable affair. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns, cornations and smilacs. Cards and dancing was participated in, afterwards light refreshments were served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Brodie and Miss Brodie, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Arderson, Mr. Frank Jordan. Mrsrs. Blake, Dorsey Reeves, Clark and Steele. The Mason boot black parlors are worth paying a visit. Their aim is quick service and your money's worth. 1st and Fell3. THE JAY. Berean congregation and friends will picnic at Lake View park, Friday June 21. It will pay you to go. The Pen and Pencil Club voed $5 to the Afro-American Council at its last meeting to aid in tee cane of testing the constitutionality of the Louisiana election laws. The Second Baptist Lyceum's outing takes place on the 19th instead of the 18th, as stated in some places and on some announcements. Next Wednesday evening is the time—6 p. m. —Madre's Park the place. 15 cents only at the gate. Attention is called to the Berean picnic at Lake View Park, June 21 notice of which will be found in another column. Those who have attended these picnics in the past know that they are famous for their orderly attendance and wealth and variety of musement. Mr. James W. Grav of Gray and Costley's was in New York two days last week on business. This enterprising firm is doing a prosperous business and is kept busy looking after the wants of its many patrons and the many improvements incident to keeping up with the growth of the business and the increased patronage. The graduating exercises of the Kindergarten class drew out a big attendance Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Addresses were delivered by commissioner H B F. Macfarland, Mrs. Daniel Murray and Miss Neal Diplomas were presented by—Commissioner J. W. Ross. There were twelve graduates. The appointment of Rev W. A. Jackson to the pastorate of Israel C. M. E. corner B and 1st streets, s. w. has done much to revive the interest in that church The congregation is larger at each service. The Sunday-schoi l is growing and the membership is increasing. Last Sunday was a busy day. For the morning services he preached from the text "The Reflections" or "Queen Vashi' and for the evening he took the unique text "Going to Heaven by Water." For these services the choir rendered splendid music under the leadership of Prof. H. Wythe Lewis. The best quality of sacred music is rendered. Rev Jackson has his forces in hand and hopes to realize $1 000 on his rally the fifth Sunday in June. The public is invited to attend these services. --- 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 FXCURSIONS TO NOTLEY HALL GLYMONT AND LOWER CEDAR POINT. Office: N Street Wharf, Clvde Line. Telephone 605-2. Residence: 154 E. Capitol St. Telephone 88-Y 2. ROYAL BENEFIT SOCIETY Washington, D. C. orated under the Laws of the United States passed by Act of C uring Benefit Society in the South, paying Sick, A Death Benefits. ship almost doubled in 1900. Over 3 000 claims p ailable Agents, male or female, wanted in all th whom good compensation will be given. Write for United States passed by Act of Congress. South, paying Sick, Accident and Benefits. 100. Over 3 000 claims paid in three male, wanted in all the Southern 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 3 000 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. ```markdown ``` We Tack Mattings Doe Free! We don't come here for cheap, flimsy Mattings—because sell them—and they are not worth having. We are best and most durable grades of China and Japanese and we took them down without a penny of extra cost. Need a Refrigerator you will find the reliable kinds of cases and at all prices. We sell one large enough for ordinary size for $11. They have double cases, appliances are roomy and easy to keep clean. Go-cases are here in great variety, and in the latest stylish Go-cart or Carriage, complete with handsome and parasol, for $15. Others for more and less. or monthly payments arranged to suit your conve Mattings Down ee! up, flimsy Mattings—because we not worth having. We handle s of China and Japanese varie- without a penny of extra cost. If I find the reliable kinds here in sell one large enough for a fam- ney have double cases, and the way to keep clean. Go-carts and ty, and in the latest styles. A complete with handsome lace- ers for more and less. All on changed to suit your convenience. 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 took 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. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- 13 THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all "OZO DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. BRAMHURST, VOL. AFTER BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company ; Dear Sirs,--You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,--After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle-4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. 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Town Topics. Town Topics. It is heard that Mr. Mortimer Weaver and Miss Florrie Freeman are to be married this month. Mrs. J. F. Green of 830 Spruce street left Tuesday of last week to spend the summer at Atlantic City. Hon. John P. Green is all smiles nowadays. He is kept busy shaking hands with his many friends and receiving congratulations. Mr. A. J. Gaskins of Gaskins and Gaines is an expert golf player. He takes an occasional trip to Baltimore for recreation, as it were. Mr. George F. King, the Southern traueling agent for the Colored American Magazine, passed through the city this week and paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. Mr. Jackson the popular heavyweight at Gaskins spent a few hours at Turners place and Watson's Park on the Conduit Road last Sunday with a view of buying them. Hon. Judson W. Lyons has returned from the South, having spoken at the Mechanical and Normal Institute of Normal, Ala. and a number of educational institution in Georgia, his native state. Mrs. Alice Smith Allen, wife of Prof. James F. Allen of our High School, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Dr. Elbert, in Wilmington, Del., after which she and her baby daughter will go to Newport, R. I. One of our agents complained recently that he was dissatisfied with the commission of ONE-FOURTH we were allowing him: said that his hustling abilities and gilt-edged service entitled him to ONE-FIFTH. We gave it to him. The grand opening of the Keystone Club will take place this evening at the summer resort of Col. Robert H. Key near Silver Hill, Md. Col. Key has a well cultivated farm of nearly a hundred acres and has opened up a club house and arranged to entertain his friends and visitors in royal style. Ye editor was out there last Sunday and knows whereof he speaks. The ninth annual commencement of the Temperance Industrial and Collegiate Institute at Claremont, Va., will take place from June 16th to 19th. Prof. John J. Smallwood is president and is surrounded by an earnest and energetic faculty. He has brought the school up to a high standard. The exercises have been carefully selected and will be a treat to those who have the pleasure of attending them. Mr. Charles Stewart, the well known traveling correspondent of Chicago, Ill., was married to Miss Eloie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Washington of La Marque, Texas, June 6th. Miss Washington comes from one of the best families of Texas and Mr. Stewart is known throughout the entire country, having attended nearly every A. M. E. and Baytist conference in the last eight ou ten years. The graduating exercises at People's Congregstional Church Wednesday June 5, of Mme. Smallwood's Dressmaking Academy, proved a perfect success; the house was packed. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell delivered the address and handed the graduates, 42 in number, their diplomas. 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Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Arthur Sewell, ship builder, South Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville, understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He has now and always had large patronage from them PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Broklyn, August, 15, 1891—This letter is to certify that I came to New York from 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. 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Mrs. Mary Miller, South Plainfield, N.J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-MINISTER'S STATEMENT I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers, told me to send 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 her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea, to all those in sickness and distress of any kind. Rev. William John- 15 son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn. 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Springtime is on, and your house will need touching up. We have just what you want. W. H. BUTLER, 609 C St., N. W. ILLUSTRATIONS CUIS MADE OF ANY THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, A. C. --- 1. 16 THE NEW YORK CONEERENCE Bishop Derrick a Capital Presiding Officer—Bruce Grit Mingles with a Number of Bright Lights of African Methodism. Brooklyn, New York, Special-I had the extreme pleasure of attending the New York Conference of the A. M. E. Church held in the Bridge street church, Brooklyn, over which the dignified and eloquent Bishop W. B. Derrick in flowing robe, presided. The deliberations of the Conference were of a highly interesting character throughout the sessions, and evidenced the fact that the pessimistic critics of the Negro both white and saddle colored are mostly if not altogether liars. The conduct of the members of the body of earnest and intelligent Negro clergymen in the transaction of the business of the Conference was exemplified in the highest degree, the addresses delivered by the various clergymen visiting and others were logical, learned and eloquent. The address of the missionary from Africa, who by the way, was a decidedly black man, was as ornate and finished as ever felt from the lips of any Negro from any platform. The entire proceeding of the week furnished an object lesson to the cranks, critics and fault-finders who wink at the moral delirquences of men like Prof. Herron (white) and make mountains of any lapses of which the Negro who is only human, may be guilty. The New Conference was a dignified gathering of Negro clergymen every one of whom has done more to advance the interests of the Negro race and to give the right direction to the thought which is to lift it higher in the scale of humanity than all of the conceived and opinionated critics who do nothing except to criticise and find fault with the race because it has not accomplished in thirty five years what it required the stronger races to accomplish in 3500 years. But no one will regard seriously these petulant and peevish outgiving of the rheumatic and dyspertic cranks who think they know all about the Negro and see his finish. The Negro will take care of himself and there will be enough of him left to attend the funerals of all the prophets of evil and "Harpies" who have split the air, or spoiled good paper in the past dozen years, to display their egotism and exploit their erudition and command of the King's own. I said Bishop Derrick presided over the New York Conference and he did. From my seat in the rear of the church I commanded a good view of the Bishop and had opportunity to study the MAN and his methods of dealing with men. He is a model presiding officer, cool, calm, collected and dignified—stern, positive yet kind and generous to a fault. All the young men whether in or out of the Church love Bishop Derrick and he loves young men and pushes those under his watch care to the front whenever he has opportunity to do so. The Brooklyn and New York city papers gave very generous reports of the Conference and so I shall not attempt to duplicate them here. My purpose being to tender my personal thanks to the Bishop who is an old friend of twenty years standing. Drs. Park; Leak, T. W. Henderson, W. L. Hunter, M. D., the Bishop's private secretary and the members of the Conference generally for the uniform courtesy shown me during my visit to the Conference, and particularly for the hearty, and as I believe well meant, reception accorded me on Tuesday, June 4th when I had the honor to submit a paper before that body of intelligent Negro gentlemen which was received with marked appreciation by the entire audience. I am under special obligations to the good Bishop for his kindness and courtesy in giving me an opportunity to address the Conference. Bishop Derrick is one of the strong forces in the A. M. E. Church and the impression which he has made on the public by his wise rulings and patriotic utterances stamp him as a man who thoroughly understands what is required of him as a Bishop of a great religious body. BRUCE GRIT. Everybody is talking about, and looking forward to the Berean picnic at Lake View Park, Friday June 21. It will afford welcome relaxation from the cares of school work and the monotony of official duties. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. AN IDEAL SUMMER RESORT. Located on Glen Echo Railway. Take 7th Street Car to Chevy Chase, change to Cabin John Bridge Car or F Street Car, change at 32d and P streets Societies, Clubs and Parties are invited to spend a day's outing at "Watson's Park." No charge for grounds. Park Large and Shady, Crystal Spring Water. Meals served to order. For further information call on or address A. D. WATSON, Proprietor, 2025 L St., Northwest. MR. JOHNSON'S BOOK. Dean Law Department, Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. Whose School History of the Negro Race has Again Been Adopted by the State Board of Education of North Carolina for use in the Public Schools of the State-This Time for Five Years. The recently adjourned legislature of North Carolina took up the subject of text books for the schools of the state, but the question became so complex and difficult that it was referred to a committee of experts. The experts, or text committee as it was called, following the instructions of the legislature made its report to the State Board of Education which consists of the Governor and other state officers. After several weeks of investigation and hearing representatives from all the school book publishers in America, the State Board of Education has just published its report, and Johnson's School History of the Negro Race is on the list. The adoption covers a period of five years, and is compulsory. No other books can be used in the public schools than those recommended by the State Board of Education. The adoption of this book for use in the colored schools is a boon to the rising generation. As J. E A. JOHNSON, AUTHOR one of the members of the State Board remarked while Lawyer Johnson was addressing the board in behalf of the history, "no race can rise without studying its own history, and thus imbibing a pride of ancestry." Lawyer Johnson explained to the board how all the white histories barely mentioned the Negro at all, and when any mention was made, it was simply to say that a cargo of Negro slaves landed at Jamestown in 1620, and there dropped the subject, not even remarking that our ancestors made "good slaves. He said further that the type of Negro as set out in the school books for our children to study, among the group of the races of the world, was a Hottentot, or Bustman with rings in his nose and ears, and a lions claw necklace about his neck, and figleaf clothing, and that this type was not a true representative of the race in this country; but that the true American type of the Negro was such as our Douglas, our Price our Phillis Wheailey, Attucks and Washington, etc., The adoption of the school history by the board is the surest sign of the weight of Lawyer Johnson's argument, and the Negroes of the Old North State feel proud of the author of such a book. It took courage to urge its adoption at the present time when political race prejudice is running so high in the state We are also proud of the State B ard of Education which has risen above race prejudice and given the colored children of the state a chance to fill their minds with the many good qualities of the race in their youth before ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE - BEREAN BAPTIST S. S. and CONGREGATION Lakeview Park, - OF THE - Friday, June 21st. A splendid opportunity here offered Washington's best citizens for a delightful outing. There will be prizes for the boys, swings for the girls music and pavilion for the young, and cool shade, ice cream soft beverges and a fine dinner for all. Hoffman's Orchestra day and evening Admission 25 cents. Children under 16, 15 cents. Take F street cars west to D strict line. Will Open at the Same old Stand George H. Walls' new bath houses will open at the same old stand, on the Boardwalk, below Tex' as avenue. Atlantic City, N. 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POOL & MANHATTAN TABLES New and Second Hand Supplies and Repiaring, Frank L Cowan. Drop Postal.] 421 10 St., N. W. BY HERBERT GIBSON. New York City, Special—A few months ago Mr. Hammerstein, proprietor of the Victoria and Republic Theatres promised to build on the roof's of his two theatres a Roof Garden that would be a revelation and wonder to the theatrical world on the twenty-eighth he opened the "Paradise Gardens" not quite completed yet, but it is a wonder to the world. It has a seating capacity of three thousand five hundred and resembles a Dutch farm with live cows, pigs, ducks, chickens and small rivers spanned by rustic bridges and off a distance is seen a wind mill and a garden filled with real cabbage, corn, turnips, cauliflowers and other toothsome vegetables, and to make the scene more natural he has engaged an experienced gardener from the country with hoe, rake and sprinkling apparatus to attend the vegetables. One could hardly hear the performers on the stage for the noise of the pigs, fowls and mill; altogether it represents the very latest developments in open air amusements. The whole garden is protected from fickle weather by a glass roof. In hot July and August people will come from other large cities to spend an evening in the finest Roof Garden in the world. Mr. Hammerstein has never been known to refuse a respectable colored patron a seat in his theatres or roof gardens and to show his appreciation for his colored patrons he has promised to have a colored performer on the bilp as often as possible, and by his engaging Johnson and Dean, that clever colored team for his opening weeks has caused all the colored professionals to wear a smile these days. Miss Belle Davis also Ernest Hogan are booked to appear later on. I can not understand why Mr. Chase should be so particular about his old anciently built theatre while colored people can go to Hammersteins Theatres and roof gardens (the finest in the world) and enjoy the fun of our finest comedians and not eat up the scenery or carry off the stage either. NOTES. The Freeman sisters are resting in Boston, Mass. Black Patti's Troubadors are booked for the Grand Opera House next week. Hun and Eaton's "Rag-time Cadets" are playing at the Gaiety Museum, Boston, Mass. Ernest Hogans is at the Cherry Blossom Grove on the roof of the New York Theatre this city. Mr. Ben Hun is in Boston, Mass., and says everything was flourishing in Chicago when he left. The Mallroy brothers, musical artists have returned to the city and are resting at their apartments in Fifty-third street. Misses Minnie Banks and Bessie McCoy are playing with the "Sunny South Company" at Washington Park, Philadelphia, Pa. McKissic and Jones have flinished their long tour with Ruscoe and Holland's Minstrels and will soon return to good old New York town. Madame Flower made a big hit last Sunday night at the Dewey Theatre and has improved wonderfully in her singing since I heard her last. Mr. Barrington Carter and Miss 2 NOTES Theresa Bluford, members of Cole and Johnson's "Trip to Coontown" were married at Boston, Mass., May 22nd. Williams and Walker's company disbanded for the summer at Boston, Mass. recently and Williams Walker are playing vaudeville dates on the Keith circuit. Allie Brown, the well known wire walker has been engaged at the Pan-American exhibition as a main feature on the Midway. He has just finished a season with Ruscoe and Holland. Mr. Joe Davis, the well known vaudeville performer, died May 12th from heart trouble. He was well known at all sporting resorts and clubs and was a regular attendant at the races at Morris Park. The "Atlantic Gardens" has been employing colored talent for five weeks in succession. Miss Margrett Scott, the singer, the Payne family, the Baileys and Hodges and Lutchmere have been playing there recently. I have just received from Billy McClain now in Australia, a copy of his new song entitled "Mother's Last Letter to Me." He is having great success in Australia and says Peter Jackson, the prize fighter, cannot live much longer. Mr. McClain says he shall return to America next season. Misses Trixie Ford, Lillie Wheeler, May Fisher and Cissel and Mines are all at Pat Chappell's Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Mr. Clarence Cissel is a Washington boy and is well known all through the northwest. He was one of the main features of Al Reeves big shows last season. The "Black Rats" originally an idea of Herbert Gibson's, has been chosen for the name of an up-to date colored company of which Mr. Thomas Brown is proprietor, they opened at Holyoke, Mass., last week. Leading members are Miss Mabel Cook of Boston, Andy Tyler Sam Luckett, Prof. Day, musical director, the Wilsons and over thirty others. Black Patti's Troubadors played an engagement of two nights at the Academy of Music, Atlantic City, N.J. May 25th. Fully one-half of the people that wanted to see the attraction failed to get admission and the next day while the company was preparing to leave they were surrounded by a nearly thousand citizens begging them to remain one night longer so that they might get a chance to see them. Manager Voelckel was very much touched by the excitement and prolonged his stay. This is the first time in the history that this city has ever begged any company to prolong its stay. W. A. Brady's production of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" opened at the Auditorium, Chicago, Ill, last week for a long run. When the play left New York over three hundred of the colored performers were cut off and Mr. Luke Pulley had to go to Chicago and rehearse three hundred new ham-fats for the play. Mr. Pulley had his hands full but, nevertheless, when the play was presented last week the colored performers went through their part to perfection and captured the house with their dancing and up-to-date singing. The company goes to Buffalo, New York from here. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The city is filled with professionals from all over the country awaiting the opening of Coney Island and other resorts. The performers who appeared at Coney Island last Sunday wore overcoats instead of short skirts and the lemonade man sold hot coffee instead of ice cream. People who brought their bathing suits down with the intentions of taking a swim in the ocean brought them back dry. The six life guards that were put on extra by the bathing house proprietors went to sleep by a bon-fire. The oldest residents on the Isle claim that last Sunday was the coldest Sunday in June that they ever had. The are thirty-two different companies playing "Uncle Tom's Cabin" this week in different parts of the country. At Payton's Theatre, Brooklyn, the stock company is playing it; stock companies are playing it at Troy, Newburg, also Philadelphia, Pa. There are eight companies to my own knowledge that are playing it under tents during the summer months. It looks as if the people all over the country have the "Uncle Tom" craze just now. How and when the craze will end we do not know but we do know that if the stock companies and tent companies continue to produce it on such cheap scales as they have been an up-tc-date company like Brady's or Martin's will fail to get a full house. THE BRIDAL SEASON. Gay Season at The Resorts-Notes. Philadelphia, Pa.,—Special.—June is a busy month in Philadelphia especially for the bride and the housekeeper There is a great amount of ceremony to the former, but very little to the latter. There is another feature of this month and that is the number of people that leave for the summer resorts. There must be a snug berth for these early pilgrims. A BOHEMIAN CLUB MOVEMENT. During the fast few days a number of young men have made a census of all the colored artists, composes of music and literary men in Philadelphia. There will be a club in the near future whose membership will be composed of men who have qualified in one of these branches. The thirty fifth annual state encampment at Gettysburg Pa., will be attended by Andrew James of Robert Bryan post 80 and a delegation. Post twenty seven will be represented by commander Edwin Harris. The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and the daughters of Samaria are holding the annual convention at O.. Neils hall. No Color.line. Dr. W. D. Crum of Charleston, S. C., Assistant Commissionor of the Negro Department of South Carolina, Interstate and West Indian Exposition, has secured an authoritative statement from the railroads entering Charleston to the effect that first class accommodations, equal in all respects to those provided for white passengers, will be arranged for such colored visitors as come to Charleston during the Exposition to be held in that city December 1901 to May 1902. Hair in the Comb A bad sign. You are growing bald. Stop it now. Use Dr. White's Electric Comb and you will find no more combings. Your hair will stay where it belongs. Send 50c for one. D. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr., Decatur, Ill. HOTEL DOUGLASS. 220 BST., AND 235 PA. AVE. N.W. EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE. NW. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. M.F.S. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. N.W. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds.) at Chris. Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses.) Phone 1425. The River Queen. The Following dates have been chartered for Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Glymont on Steamer River Queen. June 6, Junk Dealers to Lower Cedar Point. June 7, HI Admiral Club, Glymount June 10, Old Point Social Club to Glymont. June 11, S. H. Brooks Lodge Odd Fellows to June 12, Keystone Social Club. Lower Cedar Point. June 13, Virginia Ave Baptist church, Lower Cedar Point June 17, Crescent Social Club. June 18, Sterling Pleasure Club No. 1 June 20, Oxford Pleasure Club June 21, Young Men's Protective League. June 24, The Latosca Social Club. June 25, Israel C. M. E. church. June 26, R. H. Gunnell Lodge G. U. O. of O. F. June 28. The Epicureans. July 1, Yale Social Club Glymont July 2, South End theletic Club July 4, T. N. Brown Odd Fellows Lodge. July 8, Bill Pulley Social Club July 10, Corola Social Club Lower Cedar Point July 11, Knights Temple Lodge July 15, St. John Aid Society, Lower Cedar Point July 16, Masonic Excursion. July 25, St John Aid Society to Lower Cedar Point Churches or clubs or parties desiring to secure good dates should see Capt. Woollen at once. His residence is 154 East Capitol st or N street Wharf southwest. THE WONDERFUL Static Electricity AND X-RAY under the guidance of DR. CZARRA, are certainly curing people who had thought their cases incurable. Abscesses and even Cancer are subjugated by the doctor. With the X-RAYS the seat of the trouble can be located, and skillful treatment will hasten a cure. Don't wait until your malady takes too strong a hold. Rupture Cured. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain. Syphilitic skin and blood poison cured without mercury. Especial attention given to old and so-called incurable cases and cure accomplished. Vitality restored. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays till 8 p.m. DR. CZARRA, 317 Sixth St, and 494 La. Ave. N. W. Telephone East 786. MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; private sanitation for ladies before and during confinement, Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 619 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C, THE PAN-AMERICAN SHOW. The Great Searchlight Shines for All-A Tri-Weekly and Information Bureau Forty-three Graduates-The Buffalo-anians a Thriving Set-A Glance at the Social Mirror. Buffalo, N. Y., Special-The great 150 Ampere electric searchlight, of which we have heard, was operated for the first time on May 27th from the lantern of the electric tower at the Exposition grounds. The weather being inclement there were few on the grounds but those who were in the city could see this most powerful electric light ever constructed. It far exceeds the great light which was at the World's Fair. The reflector is 38 inches in diameter; the operators say that they can see for fifty miles in any direction this light points, the buildings at Niagara Falls, Lockport, Fort Erie and Depew A. M. MR. JAMES, W ROSS. were clearly seen. There is a similar searchlight being erected at Niagraa Falls; when both of these great lights are in operation the "Buffaloanians" will not know night from day. The Pan-American Informant, formerly the Globe and Freeman, is being edited by Mr. James A. Ross, assistant in charge of Negro Exhibits, Pan-American Exposition, with Mr. J. A. Carter, A. B., business manager. It is a triweekly, full of the latest news and information concerning the exhibits, it is also serving as a guide to those who intend to visit the Exposition. In connected with the Informant Mr. James A. Ross has a first class cigar store on Clinton street, of which we will hear more later. Forty-three young men and one young woman received their sheep-skins from the Buffalo Law School last week The weather was inclement but a crowded house greeted those young people who had labored three years to commence their life work. The exercises were carried out in a grand style; the music was excellent. Prof. E. Corning Townsend, secretary, presented the candidates who were to receive the degree of Bachelor of Laws, the degrees were conferred by the Hon. James O Putman, chancellor. Adelbert Moot, dean, awarded the Danie's and Clinton scholarships to four bright and promising young men. Rev. Adelbert A Hudson, a graduate of the Albany Law School, delivered an address to the graduating class. The speaker was forcible and fluent, he showed that he well knew the qualifications of a lawyer, his theme was "The Relation of the Lawyer to Humanity." He insist THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ed that the young men should be lawyers not "shysters;" honesty, culture, courage and charity are the true qualifications for the successful lawyer; he urged them to be willing to die by justice, honor the Constitution; mob violence, strikes, gambling and vice should not be encouraged by the truly great lawyers. Captain and Mrs. Keys have offered to take special guest's who will visit the Par-American. Captain Keys is in the best of spirits, he looks as if he was just twenty-one. Mrs. Keys has been sick for some time out she is improving slowly and surely. Mrs. Keys will be remembered as the Buffalo correspondent of the New York Age. A number of bright and energetic young men are stopping at Captain Keys, viz. Messers. J. A. Williamson, Howard Law School, R. L. Alexander, Kimbro Hairis, Lisher and jolly old Matthews from Rochester; no wonder Capt. Keys always looks jolly with such a set of young men, they are all right. Miss S. B. Nidy, a dress maker and also a teacher of the system of cutting and fitting, is not only prepared to make those who visit the Pan-American stylish garments, but she has neat and well furnished home for all those deshing to stop under her roof, at the present Miss Nidy has the following as guests, viz., Messrs. George Baptist and Arthur Green, Buffalo, N. Y., R. B. Randall, Albany. N. Y., Messrs. Frank Herndon David T. Caldwell and Ira F. Lewis, Charlotte, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Chicago, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Yancy, Reading, Pa., the writer is also stopping with Miss Nidy; Mr. P. A. Chappelle joined us this week, he is full of smiles, having successfully passed his examinations at the Howard Law School, Washington, D. C. Mr. George H. Turner, manager of the Afrc-American Shoe Repairing Company, 456 Michigan street says that he is not able to give you a sole but will peg or sew one on that is everlasting for a small sum of money. In this same shoe repairing house you will find Mosers. Louis Smith and J. Roebert doing a big business repairing, cleaning and making new clothes; they are first class workmen, having three branch establishments in this city. John Pierman, proprietor and manager of the Peerless restaurant, 458 Michigan street, is doing a thriving business, he never closes. We will have more to say of the Peerles in a short time. Everything is handled in style in this place. The largest and best hotels in the city are running colored men as waiters and hallmen; the men who are employed in these fine and well equipped houses have had years of experience and actual work in their respective lines. Mr. McKnew, headwaiter at the Mansion House is a man capable of ruling, directing and guiding his men in all their undertakings, he is qualified for the place. Mr. Porter of Albany, head hallman at the Mansion House has had actual experience and work on the ball stand; few men know how to rule the boys as he does, when he speaks the subjects obey. Mr. Porter was at one time in the mail service at Albany, he is the right man in the right place Mr. Pulley, head hallman at the Broeyell Hotel, declares he has the best looking front in the city. We say Mr Pulley is not a bad looking man but the other part is a mooted question. Mr. James H. Jackson, headwaiter at the Tift House, is a young man from Canada, who possess the qualifications that are needed in his line; he is delighted with the news that The Colored American contains. Captain Harding of the Genesse, is in fine trim and demand his men to be in the same condition. Special mention will be made of the other hotel men in our next letter, we will give them all a showing. Dr. Wadkins, an Afro-American physician and surgeon of Buffalo, is comfortably located on the corner of Michigan and Eagle streets; he is doing a big business among both races. Dr. Wadkins will be heard of in our columns in a near day, he has good ideas concerning the young men of the South. Mr. R. L. Alexander, an old Lincoln boy, is in Buffalo preparing to enter Howard this term to see if he can learn the art of curing. There is a Medice-Legal Shrine in Buffalo from Washington composed of the following members, Messrs. Hargrave, Westein, Moore, Maxwell, Bailey, Wright, Chappelle and Crawford. The buildings at the Exposition grounds will all be completed by the middle of this month, many visitors are expected from all parts of the country. Any reader of The Colored American desiring information as to places to stop while visiting the Exposition or anything pertaining to the locations will receive information from the undersigned. All letters sent to me for information should be accompanied by a two cent stamp, unless this is done you will never receive an answer. COLUMBUS WHITE. 458 N. Division street, Buffalo, N. Y. Senator Morgan is living too long to make a record palatable to the Negro historian. It is hoped he has a Boswell of his own race. If this thing of convicting preachers of "conduct unbecoming a minister" becomes general, it is hard to tell who may be drawn into the drag-net. Annual conferences will be expected shortly to find fault with the meter of Paul Laurence Dunbar's verses. They do other things equally as far-fetched. In handling the Booker Washington episode, the esteemed Washington Post demonstrates that it can sometimes get on the right side of the Negro question. The anti-beautifiers do not seem to be making a hit with the ladies. Agitation, legislation nor protestation are all impotent when it comes to altering human nature. Stick a pin there! It has been observed that the bright paragraphs following the leaders in the Washington Post are pretty nearly as witty and apropos as some of the good things gotten up by our talented scribe. Brother Astwood has a second guess coming. We do not need any more religious denominations. We have more creeds now than one per cent of us will live up to. The Golden rule will do in an emergency. Anyhow, Miss or Mrs. "Rebecca J. Taylor" hit several nails squarely on the head in a recent letter to the Washington Post. She proved that the methods of the new Negro, good, bad and indifferent, were all acquired from the "superior" white man—and further showed that the white man was still doing the things for which he so severely arraigned the Negro. Miss or Mrs. "Taylor" evidently doesn't think the new Negro departs far, either in faults or virtures, from his distinguished white pattern, 3 WANTED--Men and women who look young to sell Dr. White's Electric Comb to men and women who want to look young. It never fails to interest and never fails to cure dandruff and hair falling out That is why our agents grow rich. Sample 50c D. N. Rose, Gen Mgr., Decatur Ill. A Fact. A Fact. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings and putting the Vero double suction in all their plates. Even with these advantage they can save you money. Call now. 12th and Pennsylvania ave., Over Davis' Hat Store. Hours 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave, Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law suits, lost or absen friends interes line from cradle to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorced separations, law suits, lost or absen friends interes you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two acent stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. B "Old Bruin," king of all dark beers. Strictly union made. Consumers BREWING Company. Telephone we t 129 for a case. SPARTA Pool and Billiard Kooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n. w. This large, spacious and well-situated pleasure establishment has had added to it a new room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have a degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere. This new room is handsomely furnished and lighted by electric lights. The atmosphere is cooled by electric fans. You are cordially invited to make inspection of these pool and billiard parlors. You will receive a hearty wel come at any time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. T.F. Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 1421 P St. N. W. ```markdown ``` INSPECTION DOUBLE TIME On Dress Parade--Co. C. 4 COMPANY C IS THE VICTOR. The Junior Organization of the High School Cadets Carry Off the Laurels at the Annual Drill—Capt. Mattingly's Masterly Control and the Gingery Work of His Assorted Company Banner Crowd in Attendance, Turmultuous Enthusiasm and a Decision that met the Satisfaction of all—Principal Terrell and Major Brook Warmly Praised. Ten thousand of Washington's elite crowded the spacious grounds of the American League Park last Thursday afternoon. It was the largest crush of the season, outranking even the brilliant assemblage that came a few days earlier to witness the combats of the white High School Cadets. This day was set for the "battle royal" of the three companies of the Colored High School, and in more than usual number and with more than usual enthusiasm, the mothers, sisters and sweethearts of the brave "sojer boys" turned out to witness the trial of skill at "foot and arms." Some one has said that all drills of the High School Cadets "look alike"—but he was wrong. They do not look alike, for every year the improvement in both manual and maneuver is strongly marked, and the changes in the personnel of the companies keep all on the alert to institute comparisons, estimate chances of victory, and each year these changes bring to the fore a new set of color-bearers and new hearts to be thrilled by the success of their favorite, or be cast down by defeat. So, while the crowds continue to come, arrayed in the finest development of the art of the modiste and milliner, typifying the highest possibilities of the Afro-American race, there are noticeable differences that stimulate interest, and each drill seems more complete and more fascinating than the one just before. This last was easily the best of the series, and the laurels went in the direction that they would have gone had the audience been empowered to decide, despite all personal preferences. Probably never in the history of the Washington High School has such a distinguished audience witnessed a competitive drill of the colored cadets. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. The Board of District Commissioners, Hon. H. B. F. Macfarland, Hon. John W. Ross, and Capt. Lansing H. Beach, witnessed a portion of the drill, while Gen. George H. Harries, commanding the District militia, who is also VicePresident of the Board of Education, was a notable spectator. The three army officers who judged the competition on Monday and Tuesday were also present. All took occasion to comment on the splendid appearance made by the cadets. Gen. H. V. Boynton, President of the Board of Education, who has done so much for the public schools of the District, was an interested spectator, as were also Dr. Kingsman, Mrs. Francis, M. J. F. Bundy, and Secretary H. H. Twombly, of the Board of Education; Superintendent A. T. Stuart, and Assistant Superintendents Mrs. I. G. Myers and W. S. Montgomery; Register Lyons, of the Treasury; Dr. Francis R. Lane, Director of the High Schools; Miss Edith Westcott, the Principal of the Western School; Col. M. Emmet Urell, Capt. A. P. Robbins, Lieut. W. P. Smith and Lieut. Haward Fisk, Dr. J. R. Francis, Dr. F. J. Shadd, D. B. McGary, L. C. Bailey, Lewis H. Douglass, Maj. Charles R. Douglass, Rev. O. M. Waller, Rev. W. J. Howard, and others. At the opening hour, 4.80, the grand stand and bleachers bore a gala appearance. Colors were displayed lavishly everywhere. The adherents of Company A waved orange and black, the "rooters" for Company B made the air gay with purple and white, while the partisans of Company C rent the "ambient" with blue and old rose. Prof. Robert H. Terrell, to whose earnest, intelligent and painstaking efforts the success of the High School is so largely due, was greatly in evidence, and saw to it that no flaw was permitted to mar the pleasure of any patron, and under his direction the program was promptly and satisfactorily carried out. In the training and perfection of the High School Cadets, he has had an able assistant in Major Arthur Brooks, the military instructor. Maj. Brooks is, and has been for years, the commander of the First Separate Battalion in the District National Guard and is a thorough tactician. Company B appeared first, under command of Capt. Clayton Bannister, a capable officer. The work of the company was well done and evoked many cheers. Company A then came on, led in soldierly fashion by Capt. Darnley Hawkesworth, who has won much praise from competent critics. A made few errors, and at the close, the company was regarded as "in the game." Company C got a fine start, and gained the favor of the great audience at a single bound. For snap and go, the equal of this company has been seldom seen. The "men" were all sizes, but the little ones bore up bravely, and went through without a break. Capt. Robert N. Mattingly carried no program, but not a maneuver escaped him. The firing was excellent, and the foot movements were performed with machine-like precision. After the drill, while waiting for the decision of the judges, the fair champions of the military men gave vent to their opinions in unmistakable terms, and "listened to the band." The Metropolitan Band was on hand, and discoursed inspiring music preliminary to and during the march in of the battalion for dress parade, under command of Major Walter P. Ray, with Lieut, Roland R. Johnson as Adjutant, Sergeant-Major Roscoe C. Orme and Bugle Sergeant Clifford Lomax. When the officers of the schools and the officers of the company had been drawn up in battle array, the judges, Maj. Charles H. Ourand, Capt. C. F. Edwards and Capt. Leroy Herron, announced that Company C had been victorious. The applause was deafening, and every known device for noise making was brought into requisition. The winner's medal was pinned upon the coat of Capt. Mattingly, ribbons were pinned on the breast of each of the cadets, and the color sergeant was given possession of the prize flag. The triumph of Company C was all the more significant by reason of the fact that it was the junior company, and that Capt. Mattingly had been in the school but a comparatively short time. The company won purely on merit and hard, conscientious work. Their laurels were richly deserved, and everybody went home satisfied with the verdict. The defeated companies made such a splendid showing that their friends had no reason to feel ashamed of them. It was a great day for Principal Terrell, and a great day for the students of the Washington High School, the very best institution of its kind in the country managed by Afro-Americans, and it was a great day for the future of the Negro people, whose appearance on the field and in the pavilion eloquently voiced potentialities that will make us an indispensable factor in the equation of American history. Not so Bad After All It is stated on good authority that the committee on Education in the Alabama States Constitutional Convention has decided by unanimous vote not to report favorably any bill looking toward the division of the school fund between the races in proportion to the amount of taxes paid by each one. This is considered a great victory for the cause of popular education in the South and the people of Alabama deserve great credit for so wise a decision 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. 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. NEW YORK, N. Y. HOTEL MACEO One door from Broadway. 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 Sunday, 35 cents, including wine. Oysters, Chops and Salads a specialty. B. F. THOMAS, PROPRIETOR. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steam heat and electric bells, Home c nfort, modern prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines liquor cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan. J. print THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th S 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, Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGAR Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room stairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C. SILENCE BROS., Wines, Liquors and Cigar Ladies' and Gent's Dining Room. WASH WOOD, Manager. 430 8th Street, N. W., Washington. - D. C. P. J. TUIGG Successor to ROBT. H. KEY FINE WINES, LIQUORS CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all H 443 First Street Southwest. FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kind Choice Cigars Philadelphia House M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N Washington, D.C. Meals to Order. Everything Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attache SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN DINING ROOM. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK A. M. SMITH. 479 Missouri Ave. Proprietor W. M. DRURY RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. Washington, D. C. HOTEL : AND : RESTAUR 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. Washington, D. C. Keone Ag! FOR RICHROND, YA. vait for the first Virginia Sea Board scursion from Washington aod other irginia points to ewport News & Hampton Va., Via Chesapsake & Ohio Ry. af. Nihet June 29 This excursion will be ran onder the spices of C. & O. Bene ficial Club { Washington, D. (. Fare for the und trip—to Richmond, Newpoit ews or Hampon Va, 2.60 topping at Gordonsville, Lovi-a nd other points along the route. See our friends, spend Sunday, June 39, turn home early Monday a. m. for ork. Trolley Cars and Fecries to ld Point @omfert, Qor- folk, Ocean View. OFFICERS. ev. W.J Boward, President; Pastor Zion Baptist Church S Kcott, Vice President, ewis P. Winston, Secretary . 8 Johnson, Tressurer T. Cook, Serg’t-at-Arms apt. Alexander Oglesby, Gen’l Superintendent We go rain or shine. Procure kets in time from 609 14th street om ticket agent. Train leave Ninth treet and Maryland avenue, 8, w., i. Mv. m ; returning 6 a.m. Monday uly 1, 1901, tfresbments 00 train. Good Order Wiil be Malntalned. ound Trip, $2.50 vhildren under 12 years of age, $1.25. SEVENTH ANNUAL PICNIC Of The Congregation and Sunday School of ST. LUKE’S P. E, CHURCH AT LAKE VIEW PARK Tuesday July 2nd, 1901, Music by Sewell’s Orchestra, MISSION, (Adults) 25 Cents Children 15 Cents, ASH? BATT TO-DAY. Hahington vs. Cleveland, June 12, 13, 14, 15, Washington vs. Detroit. June 17, 18, 19. 20, ‘MB OALLED as 430 P.M. sion 25¢ a Stand 500 “SH Siteet Cars direct to Amer'oan League Park, 1. nN Hair ,,, ot buy it. They make wigs out ts but Why wait until you are forced M Vear it. Use Dr. White’s Electric tb and have live bair; your own ti, Slssy and luxuriant and free Re dandrusr, Sample 30¢ D. N, Rose, m8 Mie. Decatur,th, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G& ees ‘ ee to. 3s alte - — = o ee | - aa ; ite me i= : ei 2 ae : BS Pas cee eas Te Sa . ed CAPT. ROBT. W. BLUNT, Providence, R. I. Suu EERRnnnneneeneeee CIS CAPT. ROBERT W. BLUNT, { First Sensrate Camnane Captain Robert W. Blount whic se portrait appears above is the commanc- ing (Officer of the First Separate Com- pany Brigade Rhode [sland Militia and is also the senior captsiu of the Sia‘e ot Rbode I-land. When yet quite young be remoyd trom Richmi nd, Va., the city of his tirth to Providence, R.1., which p!ace he chose to make bis future home, Captain Blunt began his military career in the state m litia in 1875, at which time he joined Company C Burnside Naticnal Guards command- ed by Cap‘sin Kenegie. In 1877 he withdrew from tnis organization and in 1879 he became eonnected with Company A, 4th Battalion under com- mand of Captian William H. Beckett When the Ballalion ceased to exist Company A became known as the A Tribute toa Worthy Teacher, For many years Miss Emma F. G. Merritt bas been a potent factor in the vuilic echools of Waehington. Miss Merritt has succersfully taught every giade from the firat through the eighth and is now supervising the work in the first three grades of the rinth, tenth and eleventh divisions. In sections where she has been located, parenst and children sre effusive in praise for her sympathetic and self-sacrificing work. A common statement amovg thew 1s, “If Miss Merritt can do uotb- ing with you, then is your case lost ” Her work bas not been confined to narrow limits, but so enthusiastic and zealously does she enter irto teaching that she prepares not only pupils for the gradeu schools, but for the Hig’ and Norms! as weil, and when it was necessary for teachers to take examir- ations for higher grades she prepared large classes fur the tests. and this work too, for the love of teaching. “I love teaching and never tire of it” isa common expression of this true teacher. Purils and feschers feel free to ap vroach Miss Merritt for any assistance in the work, knowing if strength is hers the needed help will be given; and teachers in the grades not under Mies Merritt are free to express the val- able help given by this generous wo- man whenever the chance is hers. Miss Merritt’s reputation as a stu- dent of her work isenviatls. Books are her constant companious She fre-_ quently says, ‘You are never in G@an- | ger of bad company or temptation when . engaged with good literature’? While engaged ip her ™rofession as a teacher, | sue has taken five special courses de- | signedly to illumimate her work, two. of which baye each covered a period | of two years. The last course of train- | ing has just terminated, the rommenee: ' First Separate Company, and in June 1888 Lieut. lant (as he was ther) was clected Cap ain ot his company, which office he has be ld ever since, The efficient and cor s'stent efforts of Captain Blunt in the training of young men in the art of warfare have been crowned with success and tsa proof of this fact his comyany has furnished from the racks ten gallant men who have entered the service of the United States in the Ph lipnine Islands. Nine are serving iu the 48th U 8, Infentry and one in the 49h, There are aleu five men from this company in the Regular Army ard one who has lately returned afier a five years honorable service. Aside from his military prominence Captain Blant is widely known among the business men of the city. He 1s the proprietor of a Jarge and well- equipped tonsorial parlor in the busi- L628 quarter of the city. Ww. Ww. ment being held Tuesday night in the Metropolitan A. M E. church The standard of Miss H. Niel the direcior of The Pooebe.Il, Heerst Kindergarten, is very high but Mies Merritt’s work during the two ) ears elicited the higb- est praise snd admiration of her train- ers In a'l she engaged she evinced the Same skill and patience which charac- tering her every work It is simply marvellous how one who bas spent cver @ quarter ofacentury in thes«hools could, after rutting in a faithful and conscientious day’s work, be able to satisfactorily accomplish a work which requires so much hard mental ¢ ffort. That a woman could possess the vig- or and enthusiasm for her calling after 80 many year’s labor, and yet te der- titute of the signs of fatigue which stamp 80 many mental toflers can only be attibuted to the pleasure derived fiom occupying one’s own element. When questioned on this point Miss Merritt seys, ‘‘Well, I uever tire of teaching. I love it and am haprtest when surrounded by the little f lxe. Then, too, I believe the Indian biood surging through my veins sustairs my vigor acd perseverance.” Miss Merritt’s work for the pest four years bas be: n directing the teachers of the young fclks in the schools. The same high grede of work whith ste my - ed her a model teacher in her other fields of lebor, is seen m ber present fields Teachers sre effusive with words of praise for their bevefsctor. ‘She dots not only tell us what todo but she comes im the 300m and does it,” say the teachers. As an expression of the high esteem and apyreciation by which Miss Mer- ritt is regarded by the teachers of the primsry schol. She was deligbtfully surprised by the presentation of a hand- some silver service from them on the occasion of her graduation trom kin- dergarten, 5 SSO | SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. —_——>—ESEESESESEEE SUMMER RESORTS. eee 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. Evurorean Pian, T. H. Dices, Prop. 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Address Manager, 355 Caxton Blds.. Chicago. To Rent. Large front room, furnished or unfurnished Apply at 325 Elm street, Le Droit Park, ey 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 westy a xan dt scat nai i 6 THAT FLORIDA FIRE, Prof. Ferris Writes of the Situation as it is —The Jacks nville Afro-Americans 1p Need of Finauc al Assistancs and Have Been Disciiminstea Agsinstin ihe Most Ou rageous Manner -Why the Neg:oe8 are 81] nt. ee ee ee en ee eee Ce ne res me about th; Jackeonviile situation, I | know of no better paper in which I can} present the whole truth than The U.!- ored American. I shat] endeavor to be fair to al. parties ccn-erned. At the sam3time 1 will speak the tru:b, the whole trach ani nothing bat the truth. Isba | no. deszend to wallowiog in the mud and mireofb ackgaardism, neither shall I foliow sm thein tract of gossip hounds and escent fur empty and lying gossip 1 wil noi discuss my fiaancial affsir ; oeeau e how muc. mouey I had waeu I came to Jscksouvile, how I used ic, whether 1 ever met with fi- Dancial reverses, are Lot questions that the generai pub ic 13 interestzd in. Bat Waoaj the public wants to kKiow is this “Arg the Jacasonville Negro.s in a destitute conditio.? If they are not getting al the money, f.o1 and clothes they need why don’t they make sa outcry?’ My aa-wer to tie fir-t ques tioa is “yes ’’ My answer to the second question is, tha: am ia woult be a foo to hollar woea his bread isin a l.ou’s mouth, Now for the proof. La looking over the colamnos of the Boston Transeript the past week, I notice that Rev. J. Miltop WalJron for some years pas‘or of the B-rean Bap tistchurch makes & Special appeal for aid I hold ia my hand too an a_peal sent out by the presiding <«liers, pas- tors and laymen of the M nisterial Re- lief Association of the Fiorida Co .- ference of the M- E Church asking for “immediate relief in money, clothes, food ete tosupplemens what is Leg done by the General Relief Commitice ” Now | leave it to the common sense of of the intcl.igent ¢ lored peojl: cf Washington, woud thse and otar clergymen and laymeu of standing be sending out th ss spacial appeas for aid, if the Jacksouvils Negroes were not in a distressed concitiou? Tne answer comes ‘‘no.’’ But then some ove may object, Why are the Jacksoavil: Negroes iadignaut st my address b:- fore the Second Bap ist Lyceum, which appeared in a tomewhat exaggeraied jorm, witb certain modifying and quad: fying clauses and pbrascs omitted ir tae Washington Posi? The answer is easily found. Those o! us who uadersta id the condition of af. fairs inthe South Know that it is te their interest to feign iodignation «a any utterances criticising or s2eming t: criticise the Jacksonvil e authorities, A few of the respectable colored men ar drawing of $150 aday a: foremen o: Street gangs, census takers, sanitary ipepeciors, etc, A few respectable col ored ladies are employed in the col osrec commiseary. Now it is hardly to be ex pected that these men aod womer would raise their vuices against ther: employers. Then tco there is a class o colored leaders who always sek t curry favors with the South by apolo g'zing for its rathle.s trampling upot! the rights of the Negro, They are Mose who tremble with fear before th frowns of Pharoah. They are willing t fasrifice the race upon the altar of thel own persona! ambitions. They will sel the divive birthrizht of their race fo THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G Fe ee ea Re a ee Re en But this race of ours will never rise high 1n the scs13 of civilization, unless it bas leaders who possess manhood and self respect, leaders of some charac- ter and principle. We need | 2aders who wiil not run into the hole like scarred rabbits every time a powerful news paper throws its odium upon them. Bat we need as leaders, rugged adamantine spirits who will stand againet the world for a principle, who will champion the unpopular causes. “There aré those who triumph in a losing cause, -Who can put on defeat as though it were a genet Unwithered by the adverse popular breath Safe from the blasting demagogues applause Tis they who stand for freedom and God's laws.’ Such leaders we need, I will almit that the white man of the Sonth, and especially the Jacksonvil'e Caucasian is kingly disposed towards the Negro. But onething is certain, the Negro down South who stirs up internal agi- tation or critisises the South in the public press, had better leave for some northern clime. What I said publicly is whispered arcuod among the cc! .red people of Jacksonvilla and communi- cated in writing to their personal friends. I have my doubts asto whether the colored peo; 1s of Jacksonville are rea!ly indignant over my utterances be- fore the Second Baptist Lyceum. But, if they do express indignation, I don’t blame them for pretending to be satie- fied wit their lot and condition. It is te their interest and advantage for them to do so. The Jamb that is in the lion’s den must make the best terms with the lion thst he can, And while no one mote appreciates the need of making friends with the white man than I do at the same time I say “don’t sacrifice principles for expediences.”’? Yours for the cause of liberty and jastice. WouoraMm H. FERRIS, Tuskegee (Ala.) Notes. The commencement exercises were held in the institute chapel Sunday May 26th and continued to May 30.h. Rav. W. W. Landram, yastor of the First Baptist church of Atlanta preach- ed the commencement sermon. The trainiag school conducted in econ- nection with the institulion closed its peed Toursday evening. The ‘'Fairies Tribunal,’ a cantata, was rendered by the children. During the summer there will be unusual amount of work going on upon the school grounds, There is a good opportunities for students to work their way through school next term. At present work on the new Carnegie library, the new horse barn. and _ hos. pital buildings is being pushed. E. H. Carry, A Useful Book. “‘A New Negro for a New Century” is the titls of a most useful and attrac- tive book just issyed by The American Publishing House of Chicago, Ill. The book contains nearly five hundred pages, beautifully illustrated and brim- ful of news and a history of the colored people. It contains many portraits and sketches of representatives men and womenof the race, quite a aum- ber of whom live, and are well known in Washington, The book cau be had of Mr. R. A. Simms, 1238 Linden street, nD. e- or it can be seen at The Colored American office. For further particu- lars see advertisement. | My Lady's Toilet, Is incomplete without the daily use of Dr. Whi'e’s Electric Comb. No more hair fa'ling out, dandruff or head- ache. Thousands of testimonials, but what you want is the comb. Send 50c for it, Sold on « written gusrantee, D, N, Rose, Gen. Mgr. Decatur, Ill, SRE CCRT TR Tet DRA Sa TGR ag a acai a alae I FINANCIAL. Jae Se eee your couvenience. Any amount trom $10 to J thing of value left In your possession so cen money. 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In dealing with us you receive the benefits of dealing with 1 oe oldest, largest, ang most reliable company of this kind in Washington, » and We would be pleased to have you call even if you do not wish to borrow It will be well to Know the best place to get tt and you mey favor your friends by sending them to and rest assured we will treat them with liberality and courtesy. = 18 Capital Loan Guarantee Company, Room 8 and 9 Hood Building, 602 F 8t., N. W., corner of Sixth Street. Private entrance Room No. 9 1n the rear. MOORE & PRIOLEAU - Sparta Buflet and Cale - 1216 Pa.A ve. Washington, D.C Fine wines. liquors and cigars Hot Free Lunch Every Day Wa_Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. FOR SAH At Charlottesville, Va. 30 Building Lots, |Cheap on easy terms. $10 cash and $1.00 monthly installments. Liberal Discount for cash, Write or see R. 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W. | Dale, on sccount of not being able to, give the management his personal at- tention, would be glad to consider a proposition from some experienced hotel manager for the parchase of this hotel. It willbe a paying investment to the right parties, Address E. W. Dale, Cape May; N. J. tf. ; —_~--__ | It Stands Alone, | The Colorei American at Washing- on is the only colored paper in the country that is soli at union newsps- per stands in the country and it 1s the only paper that employs a fist class cartoonist. This paper is leaving all others far in the distance.—Oil City (Tex.) Afro-American Cc. H. NAUGHTON... FINE WINES, Harper & Wilson a specialt. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. Agents Wanted. “ac° per day selling the great poetical work of our col ored poet. We are giving agents the best : of any other house in the United States. While you are making this amount, you ary making a scholarship to any college in the Unit States that you would like to attend. 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Washington Mortgage Loan Co, 610—F Street—610 Capital Savings -Bank- 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D.C, Capital ee $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. 8. Lofton Whitefield McKinlay, ] 0. Bailey, Robt, H. Terrell, W, 8, Montgomery ‘Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Beary E, Baker, James Storum, J- A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H Williams, Deposits received from 10 cents up ward. Interest allowed on $5.00 s04 above. Collections meet with prom? attention. A general exchange sad banking business done, al Bank open from 9 a, m. 10 4:80 MASONIC. --- The Grand Chapter of the O E. S convened in its 9th annual communication at the Masonic Temple 5th and Virginia ave. s. e. Wednesday May 29th and was called to order by the Royal Grand Patron, Sir William H. Bruce at 12 m. sharp and after the transaction of much important business pertaining to the order, the Grand Chapter was called to refreshments and the honored ladies accompanied by the Sir Knights repaired to Irving Hall where an elaborate dinner had been prepared, after which they all returned to the ball and at the sound of the gavel resumed the consideration of its regular business. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: Sir Henry Coleman, Grand Royal Patron; Hon. Sarah P. Alexander, Grand Royal Matron; Sir H. C Harris, Associate Grand Patron; Hon Georgina Gleaves, Associate Grand Royal Matron, Hon. M. A. Ferguson, Grand Royal Treasurer; Sir James O Bamfield, Grand Royal Secretary; Hon. E. L. Wayne, Grand Conductress; Hon. Jerome Johnson, Associate Grand Cond., Sir W. H. Bruce, G. R. Cnap. Hon. E W. Marshall, G. R. Marshall; Sir T A Jackson, G. R. Lecturer; Hon. Sidney Taylor, G. R. Warden; Hon. M. Payne, Herald; Hon. J. A. Taylor, organist; Sir J. Hutchinson, Grand Royal Sentinal. Sir Knight McKenzie Scott while still confined to the house is much improved and we hope a full restoration to health soon. I am glad that its Past Matron E. L. Wayne of Queen Esther and not present Matron. All she can do is to look on as a spectator. Social Lodge gave $700 toward the fund for the benefit of Jacksonville sufferers. What will Widow's Son Lodge do. Brother Jone.? I saw Brother Craig, Master of Datch er Lodge, and he said that he was now Noble Craig. I always did think dat Brother Craig looked Noble. It will soon be Brother W. A. Warfield, Royal Patron of Electa Chapter. This brother has just crossed the burning sauds. Where will he stop? Let the brethren who have subscribed for The Colored American pay Brother Turner. Must give Brother Cooper the money. His bills are due. The order for the jewels to be presented to Past Grand Masters Bailey and Coleman has been given and will be placed upon exhibition at The Colored American. The report is going the rounds that Brother Charles Posey, Senior Warden and Senior Deacon L. H. Harris of Windows Son did excellent work in the 2nd degree June 30th. Watch these two men, also John George. Sister Susie Jeffries of Queen Esther Chapter declares that no one must say anything against her chapter in her presence, and that Brother Turner need not worry that Queen Esther would be bere after he is dead. I sure don't like dat man Turner, either. Don't ask me! I don't know whether he is or whether he isn't, I know that he was speaking to me about the Eastern Star Chapters and Master Maons' wives are eligible and I know the next meeting of Mount Calvary Commandery will be at 2108 Ward Place. n. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. w., where we will be inspected by the Captain General, Miss preparatory to our pilgrimage to Detroit. Brother Weatherless is worried about the jewel Eureka has. Bro. Weatherless Pythagoras can never expect to hold the jewel without a contest. Past Grand Master Mays is now Royal Arch, Knight Templar, Schriner and 33° Mason. What else can he get? I know one thing, Brother Mays surely enjoyed the fodder and camel's milk while crossing the desert that Monday night. Brother William A. Cook, Master of Warren Lodge has extended an invitation to Brother A. H. Stevens, Sr. Deacon of Eureka Lodge to do the deacon work in the 2nd degree Friday, June 14th. Let every Sr Deacon, past active and future see th's work. Brother Fred Henry will give the symbolism and charge, Brother J. C. Nalle the music and the South. Death alarmed Meriam Chapter and summoned Sister Ann Patterson, one of its charter members, to her final reward, the funeral was from Israel C. M. E. church, Thursday, May 6th, the services of the order that she loved so well were impressively rendered by the Royal Patron Brother R. H. Payne and Royal Matron Sister R. H. Payne. Many members of the craft were present the day she before died. She was anxious to hear who had been elected in the Grand Chapter. We mourn her loss but sustained by our belief that Sister Patterson is "Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on his gentle breast," we say peace be her ashes. Prince Ha'l Lodge was convened in special communication on Saturday June 1st for the purpose of conferring the second degree, the work was done by the Master, Brother Fred. Henry and the Senior Deacon Brother Will Haynes. Past Master F. J. Cardoza presiding in the West and Brow W. A. Warfield in the South, the work of the Deacon was satisfactory when it is remembered that he had no time to prepare and that his work was an emergency. The work of the Master was to be expected from a workman as skilled as Brother Henry, the charge to the candidates was delivered by Brother Charles Posey, Senior Warden of Widow's Son Lodge. We are much pleased at the proficiency made by Brother Posey since elected Senior Warden of Widow's Son Lodge. He can always be found where good work is being done and always ready to exhibit his skill as a workman. Warren Lodge had quite an interesting meeting on Wednesday night, Brother Patterson the genial secretary understands how to get the money. I enjoyed very much the remarks of Past Master Albert Neal upon a point of law no threats made as to what he might expect had any effect on him. Brother Clark, the Master, rules only by kindness and leniency, but this will not always do Brother Clark there are times when we need blood and iron. St. John's was visited on Friday night; Brother Scott, the Master, always give visitors such a hearty welcome and that it is a pleasure to visit St. John's. Brothers Winslow, Dean, Williams and Thompson appear to be the big four in this Lodge. After the regular business the Lodge voted the appropriation to assist the Jacksonville sufferers and five Brothers subscribed to The Colored American. Brother George C. F. D. 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Opinions of the black man is dependent upon temperament of the individual, education and environment, and no rule can be laid down for any considerable area of ground as to what will be thought of the Negro or as to what privileges will be allowed him. It will be remembered that Sumner, Phillips, Garrison, Lovejoy, Stevens and Beecher. the staunchest of abolitionists, were northern men. They did not lie about their loyalty to the holy principles of liberty. It will likewise be remembered that southern men, so numerous as to make individual mention unnecessary, have been quick to aid the Negro by giving him employment, loaning him money to move a crop or lift a mortgage, contributing to his schools and churches, and caring for him in time of sickness. Both of these illustrations of sectional feeling are matters of record, and should be taken into the account when a summary is made by those who wish to draw comparisons. The truth of the situation is clearly this: In both sections, the Negro is regarded as an inferior race, and is not looked upon with favor as a competitor of the white people. In the North, the Negro is not wanted as a rival in the skilled trades, but is accorded large opportunities to spend along with the whites the earnings he has acquired in menial servitude. In the South, he is permitted to work, because the white man does not wish to work, but is denied participation in the affairs of state. In short, both North and South like the Negro in the place they have carved out for him, and both hate him out of it—that is, as a section. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of our race? The chase for southern electoral votes, mark us, is a wild- goose chase. Mr. Latimer is "giving it to you straight." These democrats, with few exceptions (Wade Hamptonites) will accept all the offices that the republicans will offer them—but they will vote with their fathers and brethren, and leave the deluded republicans with the bag to hold. There can be no republican party in the South of which the Negro is not the backbone—the very body and soul. If this administration has time and can afford to repeat the mistakes of Blaine, Hayes and Webster, in a mad grasp of a will o' the wisp, yelept white republicanism in the South, let it do so. It will have its trouble for its pains, but no positive results. Representative Latimer speaks the sentiments of 99 per cent of the permitted voters of the state of South Carolina Now that the pre ident is back in the harness, the "boys" tbink there should be "something doing" soon. "w hannibal thomas" hurls defiance to his critics in a powerful letter to the St Joseph Radical. For the information of the public, we will state that the aforesaid Radical is sent out from St Joseph. Mo. J st why this "extinguished" author should have chosen so widely-circulated medium as our esteemed Missouri contemporary to print a reply to the literary world is as unexplainable as a great many other things "thomas" has done. Mr W. Forrest Cozart, who has edited the hotel waiter's column in The Freeman for a number of years, has bought an interest in The Conservator published in Chicago and will in the future be an associate editor. Mr. Cozart is a practical, all-round newspaper man Editor J. R. Clifford, the firs eater of the Martinsburg (W. Va.) Pioneer Press, has climbed into the rear end of the administration band wagon. The role of assistant democrat proved a rocky road for even so clever a gentleman as Brother Clifford. "One swallow does not make a summer." Nor does the appointment of n single colored clark satisfy the legitimate demands of a people who keep a given party in power. All things considered, Mr. Carrie Nation has conducted himself with a degree of modesty and composure that stamps him as a man fitted for the trying ordeal of being a famous woman's husband. Banker Isaac H. Smith, formerly a pillar in the A. M. E. Zion connection in North Carolina, has allied himself with the Episcopal church—o says a current report. When you want to do business, go to the fountain head. Subordinates are merely supposed to do as they are told, and have neither discretion nor responsibility. Both are agreeing that he is best off out of politics, and that the race should devote its strength to the acquirement of the material things of life—land, money, education—and leave the political welfare of the country to the white people. We are placed in the crucible of hard competition, and are left to rise or fall, according to our merit. Unhampered by the bane of color, there isn't one of us that would object to such a test, for we are willing to take up the battle on equal terms with any race. But, handicapped by racial antipathies and narrow opportunities, the struggle promises to be a long and bitter one. We shall survive, however, and our progress, while slow, will be steady and substantial. Agitation brings much froth to the surface, but beneath it all is a stratum of genuine worth and character that cannot be denied its influence in the structure of civilization. The Negro will stand his place and labor for better results, striking here in politics, there in business, everywhere in education, morals and wealth, acknowledging no boundary to his legitimate aspirations, joining issue with the ablest of his white contemporaries when there is a ghost of a chance to win. The Parkhursts may rave on the one hand. Negro bodies may "resolute" on the other. Each may serve a purpose. Bit the sensible black man will go right on attending to his own affairs as best he can, climbing round by round, the ladder of eminence and usefulness. Booker T. Washington is pointing the way. Race papers are not better edited because the support they usually receive will not enable them to employ the kind of writers that know the business thoroughly. THE NEW SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN PARTY. "It may be that some of the moneyed men, the bankers, mill owners and capitalists incline, as is stated, toward what are said to be republican principles. Whatever may be the truth of this statement, they are scattering and in an inconsiderable minority. The people of the south are democrats by tradition and inclination, and it is democratic principles for which they stand." "Do you think it possible that within a reasonable time there will be a break in the south in this respect to the extent of carrying a state?" was asked. "No, I do not," replied Mr. Latimer. "I can see no reason why the south should abandon the principles which have held it together for so long. I think that day is remote, very remote, in fact so remote that I would not at this time give it serious consideration." There are the views openly expressed by Representative Latimer, of South Carolina, who will if he lives, succeed Mr. McLaurin in the Senate of the United States. Mr. Latimer is a type of the average southern democratic politician—intolerant of anything not Simon-pure democracy, wedded to the antiquated traditions of his section, and inviting no quarter from the camp of the enemy—the republican party. The South never has made overtures to the North by conceding a single point, by abandoning a single contention, or yielding a single principle or prejudice. The steps toward reconciliation have always been made by the North, and the only cause that has ever been weakened by the apparent reunion of the two great sections, has been that of Negro citizenship and equality before the law. Can it be wondered at that the black man views with suspicion, if not with a species of alarm the acquiescence of the North with the reactionary policies of the South with reference to the civil and political future Who is Edward S. Taft, who ventures a reply to Prof. Lawson in the Washington Post? Congressman George H. White is possessing his soul in patience, "waiting until his change comes." Our Chief of Police Brings Honors to the Nation's Capital. The citizens of Washington cannot but feel proud of the election of Major Richard Sylvester as president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police. The event occurred at the annual meeting in New York a few days ago, and the victory was emphasized by the fact that the honor was contended for by several of the most notable chiefs in the country, among them Mr. Devery, of New York's boasted "fineest police in the world." It is meet and proper that the national headquarters of such an organization should be located at the capital, where legislation beneficial to the detection of crime can be more effectively pushed, and it is especially fortunate that such a man as Major Sylvester is placed at the helm of a movement that bids fair to attain formidable proportions as the plan of campaign is developed. The Washington chief is a man of great force of character, and possessed of unusual executive ability, as has been demonstrated on countless occasions calling for coolness, discretion and almost clairvoyant foresight. To the colored people of this city the M. MAJOR SYLVESTER. triumph of Major Sylvester is more than pleasing. He has shown an absolute freedom from prejudice in the matter of appointing colored men to places on the police force, and has been quick to reward merit by suitable promotions. It is a delicate problem in a city like this where the Negro population is large and of a variegated nature for the head of the police department to give complete satisfaction, and yet preserve the majesty of the law; but in this Major Sylvester has been wonderfully successful, for in impartially enforcing the law, showing no favoritism for one class above another, he has won the respect and confidence of all, and he has shown further that no officer will be permitted to exercise undue violence in arresting any one accused of crime. By this method he avoids the brutality that is frequently charged against the police of other cities where the Negro population is large and widely scattered. The Colored American is delighted to say a word in behalf of such a worthy chieftain, and bespeaks for Major Sylvester the earnest and continuous support of the representative colored citizens of this community in any and all movements looking toward a higher morality, improved policies in dealing with the criminal classes, and the general preservation of order and sobriety. Washington's able police executive has our sincere congratulations. --- Tomorrow at the Second Baptist Lyceum, Mr. T. C Newson, of Texas, will speak on "Poverty and Its Resulting Evil." Miss Estelle Hedgeman, of Virginia, will open the discussion, showing the working girls place in the social system, and her part in the amelioration of economic conditions. Mr William Carter, of St Luke's choir, will sing "The Holy City," and Miss Blanche Coleman will render Blind Tom's "Battle of Manassas," on the piano. The occasion will be a notable one, and a large attendance is expected. Exercises begin promptly at 3:30 p. m. SOUTHERN LEGAL LIGHT. (Continued from 1st page.) amination." His practice grew large, and he soon appeared in many courts of the State where a Negro lawyer was never before heard of. He has just saved the life of a Negro condemned of murdering a white man—a rare thing for a colored lawyer to do in such crimes; a specialist in divorce suits, and attorney for some of the largest corporations in the city. He has the respect of the bench and bar and confidence of both white and colored; and although the race lines are narrowing; although the struggle for justice, recognition and liberal consideration is an uphill affair, Col. Wetmore is steadily forging through it all. Brave and fearless in defense, honest in all transactions, civil and polite to all; anxious to accommodate; ready to help those in need, or to relieve those in distress; great race advocator and active in elevating the people; literary in taste; faithful to duty; liberal in opinion; unselfish and benevolent in his relations; choice in associations; as devoted to a friend as to a worthy cause; a champion of human rights. His many other excellent qualities could be numerated here, but his best recommendation is himself, and if any one should meet him they would be first impressed by his wonderful personality. Winning in manner and inspiring confidence in others, he naturally makes many friends. As a race leader he stands out prominently, having been associated with Booker T. Washington as far North as Boston, where his ability as an orator was honorably mentioned as second only to the great educator himself. Such men are the true lights of our race, and are the most potent factors in solving that vexing problem. If we are to look for any prospects for the present, we must look through them. If we are to hope for any advantages in the future, they must be our inspiration. Col. Wetmore is a true type of a dignified and progressive lawyer as well as a race leader.. If one should visit his very neatly furnished office—three rooms—and see his choice and select library, his newspapers and magazine companions, the arrangement of his daily business schedule, one would gain some idea of his clockwork, energetic and studious business tact. Associated with the leading lawyers of the State, and called often to adjoining States to make defense, he is widely known and equally popular As a representative man, Col. Wetmore needs no eulogy. His reputation is now his principal advertising medium, and those who mingle in professional circles, not only in Florida, but in the entire South, have not appreciated this most worthy leader and advocate until they have met him. Our age is fortunate in producing such a model; our young men have in him a worthy example, and our race a defender. IN HONOR OF PROF. MILLER. (Continued from 1st page.) effects frequently essayed by similar officials at these functions. His choice bits of satire and short flights into oratory, grave and gay, exhibited the Professor in a dual role of sage and raconteur that was quite a revelation to many friends who thought they knew all the ramifications of his "gray matter." Prof. Richards paid a high tribute to the virtues of Prof. Miller, and sketched his career briefly from the days when he aspired to rise from the humble surroundings of his South Carolina home, to the position of honor and influence in the faculty of a powerful institution of learning. The introductions to the several speakers were pertinent and happily expressed, the remarks anent Rev. Mr. Waller and Prof. John T. Layton eliciting hearty applause. The following toasts were appropriately responded to: "Racial Development," Prof. F. L. Cardozo, Jr.: "Howard University," Prof. L. B. Moore; "The Church and the Colored People," Rev. O. M. Waller; "The City of Washington," Dr. John R. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. C. SYSTEMIC CATARRH And Grip Prostration Afflicts the People All Summer. W. H. UNITED STATES MARSHAL SIMMONS. Hon. F. Simmons, United States Marshal, Mobile, Alabama praise of the merits of Peruna. In a letter written from W. says: "After having used Peruna for a short time I find most excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh ever heartily recommend it to any one." Yours sincerely Hon. F. Simmons, United States Marshal, Mobile, Alabama, speaks in high praise of the merits of Peruna. In a letter written from Washington, D.C., he says: "After having used Peruna for a short time I find that it is the most excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh ever prepared. I can heartily recommend it to any one." Yours sincerely. Even a slight attack of la grippesows the seeds of discord and degeneration all through the system. Recovery seems impossible. The strength does not return. The whole system seems Francis. The regular program was concluded by Prof. Kelly Miller, who spoke upon "The Outlook." Prof. Miller, after expressing his heartfelt thanks for the honors showered upon him, said that while he regarded the outlook as far from reassuring in its exterior aspects, the crucial tests through which the Negro was passing was hardening, refining and rendering more firm the character of the race, and the result would be a newer generation sturdier and more progressive, and more capable of maintaining its place in the struggle for existence than is true of the Negro of this day. His language was classical, his illustrations apt, and the consensus of opinion is that Prof. Miller never stated a case more compactly nor with more clearness. Led by Mrs. Pelham, the guest of honor, was given the Chautauqua salute upon rising. Brief addresses were made by former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Prof. L. M. Hershaw, Dr. F. J. Shadd, Rev. Walter H. Brooks and Prof. W. H. H. Hart. Prof. John T. Layton contributed a bass solo. Letters of regret were read by Mrs. Jesse Lawson, prominently among them expressions from Bro. R. R. Wright, James F. Bundy and T. Thomas Fortune. The credit for the conception and successful management of this magnificent affair belongs almost wholly to that energetic young factor in the race development of the Nation's capital, Prof. Frank L. Cardozo, Jr., who never relaxed his efforts until the lights were extinguished after the last guest had departed from Odd Fellows' Hall. The banquet was a testimonial of his industry, talent for organization and taste in the selection of his guests. --- marshal, Mobile, Alabama, speaks in high better written from Washington, D.C., he for a short time I find that it is the and catarrh ever prepared. I can " Yours sincerely, deranged. Every function is disturbed. Appetite and digestion demoralized. Creeping rigors, hot flashes, cold sweats and fitful sleep linger to make life almost unbearable. Among the Schools. 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. On June 8th, arrangements were perfected for holding a grand re-union of every graduating class since the high school has been in existence. It is also the purpose of this association to secure appointments to those graduates who are members of the alumni who have not been fortunate enough to get positions here. Several very important speeches and propositions were heard at the meeting Saturday June 8th, at the 15th St. Presbyterian church. A movement has been started to secure higher salaries to the model teachers of our schools. These persons represent the very best in the entire city and are required to visit schools located any where in the city limits, besides keep their own schools above par. These model teachers are: First grade, Ninth division, Miss Musette Brooke; Tenth division, Miss Maggie Taylor; Eleventh division, Miss Anna Bush; Second grade, Ninth division, Miss Nellie Dyson; Tenth division, Miss Imogene Wormley; Eleventh division, Mr. Benjamin Washington. --- F. Slmmons. 9 It is this condition that Dr. Hartman calls systemic catarrh. The whole system is saturated with catarrh. This discovery marked an important advance in the history of medical science. The medical profession had long been groping to discover the meaning of the stubborn and distressing after-effects of la gripe. All remedies seemed alike inadequate. As soon as Dr. Hartman announced that it was his belief that the after-effects of la gripe was simply systemic catarrh, a great advance was made in the treatment of these cases. It now only remained to find a reliable remedy for systemic catarrh. Here a new difficulty arose. Catarrh had been regarded by many physicians as a local disease and treated solely by local remedies. Such physicians knew of no systemic remedy for catarrh. Other physicians regarded catarrh as a blood disease and had been in the habit of treating it with blood medicines, which could be of no possible use in systemic catarrh. For a time Peruna enjoyed the distinction of being the only systemic catarrh remedy known. It was not even claimed by anyone that there was another remedy for this exasperating condition. Since then, however, a great many remedies have been proposed for systemic catarrh, and a great deal of valuable time wasted in experimenting with other remedies. But it still remains true that Peruna is the only specific remedy for the after-effects of la gripe. The demand for this remedy, in consequence of the present epidemic of la gripe, is enormous. Mr.J.P. Lowery, proprietor City Hotel Albany, Texas, says: "Being advised to try Peruna for la grippe and asthma, I did so with good results. I had been feeling very unwell for a long time, and had asthma quite bad till I came West, when I got better of the asthma, but was not well. I tried a great many remedies for it, but nothing was able to cure me. "I took three bottles of Peruna and I am happy to say that it is the best medicine I ever used. I am satisfied that Peruna is a good medicine, and as such have commended it to several of my friends with good results. It is seldom I give a testimonial, but I think this due you. I hope others may be benefited through you and your medicines." Every one should read Dr. Hartman's latest lecture on la grippe. This lecture will be sent free by The Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio. NEGRO AUTHORS. Very few, even of those who are deeply interested and closely concerned in the Negro's efforts and development have much distinct knowledge of the varied and rich literature produced by men and women of the race. Collectors, students and those interested in special phases of race literature are invited to examine my collection of books, or to correspond with me. JOHN H. WILLS, OLD BOOKS, 506 Eleventh St , N. W., Washington, D. C: An Ideal Resort. One of the best located. most convenient and attractive resorts adjacent to Washington is Watson's Park located on the Glen Echo railway. The park includes many acres of thickly wooded land, with cool springs, shady groves and everything to make it a cool and attractive place for summer. Mr. Watson is a veteran hotel man and knows how to cater to the wants of the public. Every week day and every evening there is always a representative gathering of pleasure seekers at the park. On Sunday, to borrow an expression, "the woods are full of them." To reach this park take the 7th street car to Chevy Chase Circle, change to Cabin John bridge and ask the conductor to put you off at Watson's Park. Mr. Watson will be pleased to arrange with societies, clubs and special parties to spend an outing with him.