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The COLORED Library of Congress AMERICAN A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER THE GREAT ACADEMIC WORK AND HAS put This Department Among the Foremost at Tuskegee—Mr J D. McCall, a C llege Graduate, Has a Corps of Active and Brilliant Assistants Who Represent the Great Schools of the Country His Career - A Fiskite. Tuskegee, Ala.—(Special.)—A man well known in American literary life recently visited the Tuskegee Institute, and in writing to a Northern publication as to the methods employed at Tuskegee for the education of colored young men and women, expressed the thought, among other things, that "what is now known as industrial training is not, as some who misunderstand it imagine, merely training the hands to use tools. Hand training is only a part of a well-laid educational plan—a plan that forbids a pupil to be graduated in carpentry, for instance, who has not attained also a required standard of purely academic work; and it forbids a pupil to be graduated in an academic course who has not done satisfactory work at the trade. * * * Men and women who have had such training are not simply better equipped than men and women of the same native capacity who have not had it; they are thereby made radically different persons—different in character, in method, in ambition, in their outlook on life. * * * All this is elementary, so absurdly simple and obvious that few persons see the significance of it in building up the Negro, except the persons who have been to Hampton or Tuskegee or some similar school, and seen the system applied. Nor do professional educators yet understand that while they have been discussing courses of study and psychological problems, there has been worked out in their own generation and on the humblest educational level, the only system of education that can help the masses, particularly in an agricultural country, to a normal development—the only system about which there is never a difference of opinion among its beneficiaries. General Armstrong, and his greatest pupil. Mr. Booker T. Washington, are generally regarded as educators of the Negroes So they are, but they are much more for the system that they have worked out applies as well to one race as to another, and it contains the one permanent and revolutionary development of popular education that has been made since the enthusiasm of Horace Mann pushed the public school system into practically universal application. I have quoted thus at length because this exposition of the theory of education at Tuskegee illustrates perfectly the thoughts entertained by those who control the destinies of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. There has prevailed in some quarters the mistaken opinion that little or no academic or normal training is afforded at Tuskegee. This is a very grave error. While the Institute lays stress upon agricultural, mechanical MR JAMES D. McCALL, Director Academic Department, Tuskegee Institute. and domestic science, at the same time it does not undervalue academic and normal training. At Tuskegee the question is not how much, but how thorough. While the course of study is not so broad as is true of some other institutions, still it is true that there is no institution in all the land where thoroughness is more a requirement than at Tuskegee. More and more every year it is the policy of the institution to raise the academic standard and to make the requirements for graduation more and more severe. A large number of students are either refused admission each year because of failure to comply with the entrance requirements, or are dropped out before the end of the year because they cannot keep up in the academic branches. The academic training is mainly given in the direction of mathematics, literature and the sciences. While nothing is attempted outside of the English branches, absolute thoroughness is required in these branches There are few if any institutions in the South that have more thorough courses in the sciences than Tuskegee Institute. This is especially true in regard to chemistry, botany, natural philosophy, physiology, etc. The instruction in the academic as well as in the agricultural, mechanical and domestic branches is so inter-related that it is absolutely impossible for a student to get the benefit of one without the other. At Tuskegee it is never lost sight of that the young men and women who come here are not simply seeking educational progress, but also how they may become most helpful and useful not only to themselves but to their fellows as well. In all the academic teaching at Tuskegee books are employed as helps rather than as the main dependence. The instruction is carried on mostly by objective methods. The students are carried into the fields, into the shops, and are required to work out the actual (Continued on page 8.) --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. HE SHAVES GREAT MEN. ATTENDS UPON THE PRESIDENT. When in the Chair Mr. McKinley Talks Feeely and Discusses the Topics of The Dav With the Tonsorial Artist—Roosevelt Loves to Chat About Things of Current Interest, While Secretary Root and Secretary Long are Reserved. Over a little shop in an F street basement there presides a man who has, perhaps, pulled the noses of more distinguished men than any other man in the country, withal, he has pulled them gently, and has for years been a great favorite of men who have thus been assailed by him. He is John W. Dabney, who is the special barber of the President of the United States and of two score of other public men, who, compelled to be shaved like ordinary mortals, delight in having that duty well done and with due regard to their own comfort and convenience. There are three sets of official barbers in Washington—the Executive, the Senate, and the House of Representatives—but the dean of this corps is, of course, the man who shaves the President, looks after his hair, and keeps the Executive scalp in good condition. Dabney is an artist in his line, and one of the most modest of men. There is a barber's chair at the White House, but it has fallen into disuse. The President sits in an ordinary easy chair while Dabney spends the hour and a half usually required to properly dress Mr. McKinley's head and shave him. The Presidential face is somewhat tender and demands some care. His beard grows "stout" and must be handled gingerly. In the chair the President is one of the most pleasant of men. He talks freely and discusses current matters of the day, save politics. That he carefully eschews. He enjoys the operation, chats entertainingly, and after his head has been rubbed and the scalp treated as Dabney only knows how to treat it, the President expresses his satisfaction, and goes about his arduous duties refreshed and contented. Then Dabney makes the rounds of the houses where he is daily expected in his duties that require him to care for the hair of ladies and innumerable official families. He is, as a barber, one of the most familiar figures in many of the leading families in Washington. For thirty years he has wielded the scissors and razor, and twenty-three years of that time have been spent in Washington. Among those now living whom he has or is serving are, besides the President and Mrs. McKinley, Secretary Root and Mrs. Root, Secretary Long, Vice-President-elect Roosevelt, Senator Frye, former Vice-President Stevenson, Justice Harlan, Gen. Miles, Admiral Dewey, Senator Hoar, Senator Carter, Col. D. M. Ransdell, Sergeant-at-Arms U. S. Senate; Gen. Clarkson, Henry Watterson, Gen. Tracy, former Sec (Continued on page 4.) THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 BIT THE PARSON'S FINGERS. Colored People Thriving in Western Tennessee's Metropolis-A Live Industry-Local and Personal News. Memphis, Tenn.,—Special—Memphis as we see it, is situated on a beautiful bluff over hanging the mighty Mississippi river. There are lots of fine side wheel river craft which ply between here and other cities. Quite a number of railroads enter the city whose crews are mostly black men. Quite a number of beautiful builings are being erected, among them is the great Gayoso Hotel, which was destroyed by fire some years ago. This hotel when completed will employ all colored help: as here to-fore. Last week the trial of one of the deacons of Bell St. Baptist church took place. It was he who bit one of parson Climmons' fingers off, during a prize fight which took place one bright Sunday morning a few weeks past. The Rev. though a little bruised, we are told;went to the doctor had him-self patched and preached a stiring sermon on "Blessed are the Peace Makers." During the trial the deacon did not fare so well: as he was fined $200, and given six months in the workhouse. Now, we ask is this Christianity? A young man came to this city, and was invited our to see the sights of Greater Memphis. He asked his escort to caary him our to some of the places, where the colored people resided who represented the most industrious people, and to also point out the most importance occupation we are persuing. And, what do you think? He was shown a large beer pal surrounded by our people, who were trying hard to knock out its contents. The Governor of our state has been absent for a few weeks. He and wife went to Louisiana to attend the funeral of a relative who was murdered by a Negro named Prince Edwards. It seems that the governor has given his influence to suppress mob law: as he knows that a mob are a set of men who stops their ears to all its imony and rush with one accord up its victim, caring not whether he be guilty or innocent. They take him as the mob took the lowly Nazrene. All readings being in vain. With them it is like a waiter in a restaurant. First comes first served. So, when they are on their hunts for a Negro, all Negroes look alike to them. We wonder why all byjocrites put on a long face and sleep with a bible under their pillows. Old Paul Kruger, seeing that the English are skinning him alive, falls in this line. Every time you see him he has the word of God in his hands. He forgets the treatment he gave those poor Africans, in the Transvaal. We see here and there some struggling colored man, trying with all his might to start some kind of business to help give employment to some of our boys and girls who have finished their studies in school. Here we have a Book Store, Rev. T. O. Fuller manager, and many groceries, Ice Cream parlors, tailors, and many other things among our people. Each one of these employ some young woman or man to act as clerks, etc. But it seems that the masses, to whom they look for support do not aprecate their efforts, for where ever a whitre man is, they run there and if the man almost kicks them out of place of business they are fools enough to return and implore him to please let them spend their mony with him. They will aware to God who made them that the white mar's stuff is the best in the world. "What fool we mortals be." Glances at the High School Commencement. The ladies looked like roses. Major Fleetwood saw it all. The orchestra played well and long. The stage scene looked like a fairyland. The boxes held an assortment of diamonds. Flowers were knee-deep around the foot lights. Mrs. Frances makes a dignified presiding officer. Mrs. Judson W. Lyons was an interested observer Miss Onley was the recipient of liberal applause. Mr. Hawksworth did not "forget" to win that scholarship prize. Lawyer Bundy is a member of the school board and was present. The Academic, Scientific and Business all looked alike—the best. Prof. Kelly Miller surprised his audience when he turned patriotic Lawyer R. S. Smith was present but did not move "a vote of thanks." Rev. Sterling N. Brown did not forget anyone in his opening prayer. General Boynton, Prof. Lane, Gen. Harries, and others were on the stage Major Arthur Brooks handled the crowd with ease and becoming dignity Professor Terrell looked as proud as the boy with a new pair of red-top boots. Miss Murphy, Brown, Davis and Mrs. Hall of Baltimore were in the audience. Le Droit Park, Howard Hill, Pierce Place and 'Quality Row" were cut in full force. The clergy was represented by Reva Brown, Howard, Miller, Hill', Grimke and Brooks. Congresman White. Register Lyons, and Governor Pinchback were conspicuously absent. Miss Lucy Moton sat smilingly enjying the scene and beholding her future wards. Dr. Wilder, wife, sister, brother, brother-in-law and friend was seen to be in attendance. Professor Miller's "Twentieth Century reference was the hit of the evening, in point of wit. Recorder H. P. Cheatham enjoyed the sight of his first graduating child, Master Charles. The front row of graduates did the "French General" act-marched in and then marched out. Asst. Superintendent Montgomery was the personification of dignity, sagacity and "pomp." The Colored American had all its representatives (official, authorized and otherwise) early on the scene. Commissioner McFarland came with his speech "near his heart;" or, as the boys say with his "gun loaded. Mrs. Terrell, Prof. and Mrs. Moore, Major and Mrs. C. A. Douglass and Mrs. Dr. Hall, of Chicago, occupied a box. Mr Marcelus West had difficulty in hearing the speaker and proceeded forthwith so to inform him much to the surprise of those near him One hundred people are willing to swear that the gen leman who delivered the address did unfold his arms just one time. He actually did. Mr. Richard Hughes, a clerk to Lawyer Campbell Carrington, was indisposed a few days ago. HOTEL DALY HOTEL DALY OFFICE The Famous Hotel Dale Atlantic City, N. J., has been re-leased by its previous owner, popular caterer and he has made great improvements for placing electric lights and fans all through the house. The papered and painted, and the service made more complete, ous equipment which was rated as the only first class Afroca, it now far excels its past accommodations, and we are no fault whatever. The hotel is still under the manage. Please write for booklets, Hotel Dale, Kentucky and Arctic N. J. E. W. Dale, Prop., he has been re-leased by its previous owner Mr. E. W. Dale, the he has made great improvements for the coming season, by its fans all through the house. The hotel has been rewily and the service made more complete. With all of its previ- h was rated as the only first class Afro-American hotel in Amer- is its past accommodations, and we are positive that there will r. The hotel is still under the management of Mr. Nat Diggs, klets, Hotel Dale, Kentucky and Arctic avenues, Atlantic City, E. W. Dale, Prop., Atlantic City, N. J., has been re-leaved 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 paved 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., Nathaniel Diggs, Mgr. The Hotel Henderson, Hotel Henderson, --- 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 asine is the best—Mr Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates are dress, hotel for the accommodation of first class colored people. It has all mod- and airy rooms newly upholstered, renovated and repapered. Its location neighborhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuir person being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars ad 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 cui sine is the best—Mr Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars ad dress, STACY I. HENDERSON. THE MUSEUM This magnificent hotel will open June 15th for the first open until September 15th. Accomodations strictly ence; terms reasonable. It is within thirty minutes to leave Chestnut street ferries every half hour, fare 31 cent owner and proprietor. For terms address at present, Camden County, N. J. hotel will open June 15th for the reception of guests and remain 15th. Accou modations strictly first-class with every conveni- tion. It is within thirty minutes ride from Philadelphia; trains carries every half hour, fare 31 cents, return booklets. C.A. SMITH. For terms address at present, C.A. SMITH, Snow Hill P, O. This magnificent hotel will open June 15th for the reception of guests and remain open until September 15th. Accomodations 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. BEAUTIFUL - BREEZY BUCKROE Right on the Chesapeake Bay. Sea-Bay The managers of the Bay Shore Summer Resort near Hampton and Old Point, have pleasure in an will be opened to the public for the season of 1901. This popular Resort is undergoing important villion, to accommodate 700 people is now being of comfortable rooms and spacious parlor and private. The equipment is thorough, and the service is the Special attention given to Church, Sunday School excursions. LARGE HALL FOR SUMMER CONVENIENCE Correspondence solicited. Address. BUCKROE BEACH! Chhesapeake Bay. Sea-Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. If the Bay Shore Summer Resort, on the electric car line Old Point, have pleasure in announcing that their Resort is public for the season of 1901, on Wednesday May 29th. Port is undergoing important improvements. A large private 700 people is now being erected and a neat hotel with spacious parlor and private dining room, is being built, rough, and the service is the best given to Church, Sunday School and Society picnics and HALL FOR SUMMER CONVENTIONS. NO LIQUORS. Publicited. Address. Right on the Chesapeake Bay. Sea-Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. The managers of the Bay Shore Summer Resort, on the electric car line near Hampton and Old Point, have pleasure in announcing that their Resort will be opened to the public for the season of 1901, on Wednesday May 29th. This popular Resort is undergoing important improvements. A large pavilion, to accommodate 700 people is now being erected and a nest 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, P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. THE COLORED AMERICAN is the greatest illustrated and stands. Send Address The Colored American AMERICAN is the greatest Negro newspaper; is beautifully illustrated and can be found at all the news stands. Send for sample copies. Address The Colored American, Washington, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN is the greatest Negro newspaper; is beautifully illustrated and can be found at all the news stands. Send for sample copies. Address The Colored American, Washington, D. C. 120 N. Mississippi Ave., 120 N. Mississippi Avenue. Atlantic City, N. J. Atlantic City, New Jersey HOTEL Woodlawn Terrace Lawnsi d N J. “pROF. FERRIS 1S SUSTAINED, The Colored People In Jacksonville are destitute, are Discriminated Against and the So-cslled Race- Leaders Will Sell Them out, Editor Colored Amelican—In read- ing your paper and other publiished in Jacksonville, Florida, my birth place ] have seen several cards concerning prof. Ferris and the fire in Jackson- yille. Now personally Ido not know prof. Ferris nor was I in Jacksonville at the time of the fire, although I have my residence there at the valuation of over $2,000 and I did rot lose any! h'ng in the fire and donot know anything about Prof. Ferris losses, Buton thing Ido know that is that Prof. Ferris is correct in some of his statements in his caré in your last issue of 15th inst. The first question asked m his ‘‘Are the Jacksonville Negroes in a destitute condition? My answer is that some of them are. Second yuestion ‘‘Are they not getting all the money, food and clothing that they need? My answer to this question 1s that they are not He also asks why don’t they make an out ery? My answer to this question is that they are not getting what they should get and they are not afraid to make an out cry but what good would this do? If they should make an out ery why the money, goods, etc. would be forwarded to some of the supposed Negro leaders which would do them no good, Before going any futher I wonld like to esll the readers attention to a certain part of Prof. Ferris card where| he states that they wil sell their divine birth right of their race for a private me2s of pottage. They tay to the south give me alittle prominence, a little honor few dojlers and you can treat the Negro as you please. No kick will come from me, Prof. Ferris is correct {tis not what the white man does the evlured people in the South, all the dir- ty work is duae to Negro by some of the supposed leaders of h. sown race. Wrat | amspeaking is facts and f fear no one Tremaiv yours respectful'y, PaT CHAPPELLE, Proprietor Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Florida, UP {IN MICHIGAN, The Busy Season Among the Cluo and Hotel Men—News Notes, Grand Rapids. Mich., Special—The furniture season will open here this week, Grand Rapids being the furniture market of the world. The furniture men are making preparation for one of the largest seasons ever held here, The hotels and club houses are sending all over the country for ex- perience club house and European help. ‘The Peninsular Club which has had white help for the past tnree years put inacolored man on the first of the month. Mr, Henry Miller formerly Second waiter took the club, Mr. Mil- ‘er resigned on the 15th inst. snd J. C. Donley ot Detroit, late of the Cataract Hotel, Niagara Falls succeeded him. Mr, Doniey brings an experieaced crew of European men trom Buffalo to as- sist him, Ed, Matthews, Ad Benton, W. Simmons and G. Jackson late of the Lincoln Hotel, Pittsburg, Pa, Mr. Stsuley Barnett who has been in charge of the Lakeside Club for three Yeats is fillmg the position this year with credit to the profession. Mr. Geo. Smith of Montreal, Canada, has charge of the pool room at the Morton House. Mr. Robert Price who has charge of the Y, M, 0, A, Club 1s a veteran of the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6 Spanish-American War. He wags on General Boynton staff. Mr. Jno. Hobbs a highly esteemed citizen and railway mail clerk is making a record for him- self that 1s a credit to the community at large. It is rumored that he is slated for for a position of honor at the next convention. Miss Hattie Beverly the only colored school teacher in the city is considered of the brightest teachers in the state. Miss Grace Craig 8 graduate of Provident Hospital, Chi- cago is visiting in the Windy City. Miss Myrtie Craig who is visiting in Greenvile, 8. C. 18 expected home in a few days. Mits Dcrothy Brown antici- pates entering the Boston Conservatory this fell. Her many friends predict a bright fature for her, THE Jay. Rev. Grimke’s Rally. The services of the 15th 8t. Presby- terian caurch last Sunday week were especially interesting for three reasons: the splendid sermon of the el. quent Dr. Grimke, the unusut! excellence of the music and the large and appreci- alive audience. Dr, Giimke’s theme was the evils of the tobacco habit. He handled his tubject without gioves in his ususi forceful manner and many an olduser of the weed could almost be seen to squirm uneasily in his seat as ieee : we oo. A 5 sig XX YY =: NW “Wie a AS vy B WS ’ Sa 7 ~~ Ay OT 2—~\ c’ Uj, Y= y; A < bm 2 ] SI ee REV. F J. GRIMKE the divine 1ained blows upon the filthy habit. Under the masterfal leadership of Dr. Ratley. the choir rendered a number of classical se lections in a pleasing manner with that ease and gracefulness of execution which com sof an exceptionally high order of vocal training. With i.s werltb of talent, it is safe to predict thet this choir will henceforth set the pace for a'l musical organizations in this city. Tre music last Sunday week was sim,- ly exquisiie. It was a vast and in- terested audience that listened to the profoundly impressive services, Se ; Get Your Tickets Now. In addition to the announcement in the advertisement of where railroad tickets can be had for the excursion to Richmond Saturday June 29th, they can be had also at the train that even- ing, This announcement is made for the benefit of those who may not be able to purchase their tickets during the day but who can get them at the corner of 9th street and Maryland ave. s, w, any time before 11 30 p. m. Satur- day evening June 29:h. 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Seamless Basques without one inch ot Visibie seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder, Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as success- fal work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or witbout seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your covrse with a diploma. ‘Pupils can enter at any time. Active agents are wanted in every city and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper pub- lished. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 450 C street. 0. w. Washington. D.C. Fl peace apenas Sd Gray’s Ice Cream, Gray’s Fine Table Board, Odd Fellow’s HalJ, 1606 M St, nw, Town Topics. St. Luke’s Picnic—that’s all. Mr. Pol H. Water3, corporation clerk tn the Secretary of States office of Charleston, West Va , who has been viritiog his parents in Baltimore, is in the city for a few days. He spent a few days in Philadelphia with friends dar- ing his trip. He isa force in West Vir- ginia politics and is popularly known as ‘‘the boy orator of the Kanawha.”’ The 15th street Presbyterian church tendered tts choir a splendid collation last Fuiday night. Remarks were made by Rey. Grimke. Dr. Ratley, Dr, Wil!- iams and others aud a very | leasant evening was enjoyed by all, Mrs. H. C. Bruce made a yery short but very in- teresting address, _ Mrs. F. J. Loudin who spent two years in Engisnd and on the continent with her gifted husband who is manag- ing the Fisk Jubilee Singers, spenta few weeks in this city where she was the recipient of much social attention. She left for her home ip Ravenna, Ohio last week. Ske was the guest of the Misses Patterson in 15th street, n. w. The dining parlors of Gaskins and Gaines on S:h street, are growing in popularity because of the gilt edged service rendered. Mr. Frank Gaines, the Junior member of the firm, gives this department of the business his en- tire attention, Mr. Gaines is a veteran boniface and is proving that, while he has ran the dining rooms for the other Tace successfully, he can do the same for himself. 5 President Taylor Here, President William L. Taylor of the True Reformer’s Bank of Richmond, Virginia, acecmypainod by his private secretary, Mr. R. J. Kyles; Mr. J. C. Robertson, attorney; and Grand Worthy S<cc-etary; Mr. W. P Burrell were in the city a few days this week, Mr. Burrell was accompained by his fami- ly The failure of a prominent benifi cial society in Richmond, Virginia, officered by white men and supported largely by cclored peoyle, has given new lifeto the True Reformer’s, Sec- retary Burrell reports the greatest progress in the history of the order. President W. L. Taylor has lost none of bia popularity as an orator ard like old wine, ssems in improve with age. | GRAND UNION EXCURSION To GLYMONT, MARYLAND ee Wednerday June 26th, 1901. The Trav. ling Pilgrim Lodge No, “038 and Ovzecla Lodge No, 2083 have combined to give the banner excursion ofthe season, The Riven Queen is the boat. The famous Genesta Orchestra will furnish the music, The executive committee of the Patriarchie ard the Giand Council will attend. Tre Ladies Auxilfaty will supply an sbundance of refreshments, Fare fcr round trip only 35 cents. Boat leaves at 10 a. m. and 6 p. m, See? —-- +++ Prof. DuBois Entertained, Prot. W. E. B. DuBois of Atlanta Univeralty, accompanied by his family passed through our city enroute to Sea Island, N. J,, where he wil spend the summer. Wh !2 here he was delight- fally enter:atned at a dinner party giv- en by Prof. Wm. A. Jomer. Those present were Messrs. W. E. B, DuBois, W. L, Board, J. 8. Johnson, Charles E, Hail, J. O. Wright, J. 8, Coage and J. M. McInham, THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their hom business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business i; ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed b ered men, who are members of the Order. 1f you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not yo than three (3) years nor o!der than sixty (60) you are eligible to membe There are two Fountains, the Suberdinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Tojo the Subordinate Fountaim you must be between 14 end 16 y« age. Lou pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you | the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cen months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in week. ments. , As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. all Ne sa arr a ea a es To join the Rosebud Fountain vou r sf ym 3and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00.e a ; a instuliments. The monthly dues are eit! eae, ss Fountains may decice. The annual eae tee YOU receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to \ ae C0 in weekly payments. FR SS AEN As Death Benefit, your family will | igs “A F\ you die within ayear. After one year t eee. |S is 837. an he & Be In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, th aS S Cilasses:—Class B, Class E, and Class } <> «payable annually or quarterly. In Ciass B, the age limit ie 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to dues, $4 75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at f After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 5( $950 to 11,40. The Certificate is valued first year at froma $25( one year its value is $500 te $300. In Class M, the age limitis 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 5¢ $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from | You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the ] Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Ba pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has 29, 1900. a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $* ‘HALF MILLION DOLLARS. a THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order bas a sound per = and flourishing institution that is a credit pot only to the Or- Se Wes) der butthe race as well. It began business April 3. 1889 The ram 24 capital stockis $100,000. The business is the same as that of es pee any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by —— the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deeposits. The foliowinz j3 a copy cf the Cashier’s report to Auditor of Publie Accounts of Virgiua at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition ;— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 80| Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 06 O.her stock, bonde and Surplus fund ..................2.<. 80,957 81 MOFtEBKES ..........ceeeeeeeeeee 164,423 83 | Undivided profits... 6,526 80 Due from National Banks... 48,383 22| Demand certificate of de- Barking Houne ........ ..2cc.0c. 14,000 00] OB b....c0-- carocoicescesessee-= = 96 786 29 Other reai estates .............,. 99 588 00| Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Farniture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 =a oa ae Current expenses and taxes POR cree ce ol tercse cercveose, S91, 120 Of PAI .....0000 ssssceecsccovsessereves 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents .... 12,399 80 Paper CUFIENCY ......... 2200s 35,820 00 DUAL, ania scsscsesvereve 01,190 SE} 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 cost cf food products. Tue REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its ow. of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representiug co- operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlizbt, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1. per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which 18 turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an “Old Folk’s Home.’, With 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 to the aged and decrepid of the whole rsce, regardiess of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorioué charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Raliy 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 Fovntain- Menzbers of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmend, Va, af invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirab'e location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Ketate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owvs 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel es fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 18 ings. For any further information, address iW. P. BuRBELL, G, W, Sesretery; Tayztea, G. W, Master. Cz £ . pe a rs je —S- ae oe yr AN Sah os ant a Oe ha ON BO eee Ss eS 1, 1881. = Richmond, Va ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Capital stock paid in .......... 88,125 00 Surplus fund .................00< 80,957 81 Undivided profits.........+-... 6,826 90 Demand certificate of de- BOGS rrr 96-796 D Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 TOME sicod lbencs~ verseacis., 901,120 Gb Acting A Profession. Nowadays a well-equipped actor is a professional man. This has not long been so. "What is your occupation?" the op posing lawyer asked Fdwin Forrest, in the trial of the divorce suit brought by Mrs Forrest. "By profession," and the tragedian threw his whole voice into a repetition of the word, "by profession," with a pause here for dramatic effect, "I am an actor." "Ab?" said the lawyer, and smiled "Yes," said the actor, and frowned. EVERYBODY'S MAGAZINE. Don't fail to procure a coy of the next issue of The Colored American. It will be brimful of news and can be had at your nearest news stand. Call and get copy. tf. Long May You Live, Etc. Mr. E. E. Cooper, Sir:—Enclosed find money order on my subscription to The Colored American. Please continue the paper, as I can't see how I could do without it. Long may you live to wind the pen in the interest of the colored rother. Respectfully, Greenville, 8. The friends of The Colored American can help it in a substantial way by calling at the news stands and purchasing a copy of it. This applies to every reader of The Colored American in every city in the United States If the dealer does not keep the paper insist on his getting it for you. tf 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. The River Queen The Following dates have been chartered for Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Glymont on Steamer River Queen, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, N. O. YOUNG MEN'S PROTECTIVE LEAGUE. Gives it Sixth Annual Excursion to Notley Hall-Fine Weather, a large Crowd, Plenty of Amusement and a General Good Time. The Young Men's Protective League of this city is entitled to great glory for the splendid way and the successful manner that the excursion to Notl y Hall, Friday June 21st, was conducted. This League never does things by halves but on this occasion it fairly outstripped itself and eclipsed all former records in excursion giving. The day was a warm one and the River Queen looked like all that the name implies. More than 1500 people composed of the representative young people of the District of both sexes took advantage of the bright day. The monumental orchestra never played to better advantage and Captain L. J. Woolen, who has done so much to improve and to beautify the grounds, as well as to add every thing to it for the comfort and convenience of his many patrons, was all smiles. He was a busy and happy man all day. The officers of the league who had the affair in charge are too well known for introduction here. Financially the excursion was a grand success, and to borrow an expression, the League was nearly four hundred dollars "to the good," Officers of the League: James E. Walker, President; Jackson Tucker, Vice President; Charles F. M. Browne, Fin Secretary; James L. Pinn, Rec. Secretary, Thomas L. Cox, Ass't. Secretary; Dr. C. H. Marshall, Treasurer; John W. Laws, Chaplain, Henry Burwell, Advocate; Major Authur Brooks, Sergeant at-Arms. Committee: William J. Iverson, Chairman; Daniel Freeman, Secretary and Treasurer: G. H. Payne, L. Chambers, C. F. M. Browne, J. W. Laws, C. D. Sidney, Thomas J. Lewis, James H. Lee, Andrew Payne, Fred Brooks, John H. Simms, J. W. Ferguson, George W. Campbell, J. S. Tucker, A. F. Boston, Edward, Al Edelin, W. B. Harris, James H Peterson, E. Sewell, Meat not Corruptive of Morals. There is not a particle of evidence that a moderate amount of meat in a diet tends to corrupt a man's moral nature or to make of him a canibal or a murderer, nor is there any corroborative evidence of the assertion often made that a vegetable diet will soften a man's manners, improve his morals, correct his taste, and make a gentleman of a villain. The man who robs the bank is as apt to eat vegetables as beefsteak, and the minister who, in a peaceful life and an upright conduct, leads his flock towards better things, has been known to indulge in beefsteak. In fact, we must put aside all such notions, at least for the present, as being possible solely in imagination and not resting upon any chemical or physiological fact. EVERYBODY'S MAGAZINE Ho! for the Seashore. A grand excursion will be run from this city tonight to Richmond, Virginia; Newport News, Old Point and other resorts on the seashore. The fare for he round trip is $2 50 and the train will l ave 95h and Maryland avenue southwest at 11:30 tonight. Everybody is going. It will be a special train with all kinds of refreshments and comforts. There will be no Jim Crow car or embarrassment of any kind. Arrangements have been made so that you will reach Washington early Monday in time to return to your employment WATSON'S PARK, 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. DABNEY'S HAIR AND SCALP POMADE I have had long experience in the study and treatment of the hair and after having given careful study I know of no preparation so beneficial to the hair and scalp as this pomade. It contains everything that will stimulate the growth of the hair; stop its falling out; cure the dandruff and will thicken and promote its growth. By careful treatment and following the instructions the hair will become soft, silky, and healthy. Full directions are printed on each jar. Where the Pomade is not desired a tonic can be furnished with the prices are as follows— A bottle, city prices only, $.25; Dabney's Tonic, $ 50; Dabney's 50. Dabney's Dandruff Destroyer per bottle, $ 75. Only attended to. Prepared by J. W. Dabney and sold Dabney, 1132 3rd St., northwest, Washington, D. C. They is one of the most successful tonsorial artists in Washington, having less. He attends upon the president and many of the leading business and diplomats of the country. I have had long experience in the study and treatment of the hair and after having given careful study I know of no preparation so beneficial to the hair and scalp as this pomade. It contains everything that will stimulate the growth of the hair; stop its falling out; cure the dandruff and will thicken and promote its growth. By careful treatment and following the instructions the hair will become soft, silky, and healthy. Full directions are printed on each jar. Where the Pomade is not desired a tonic can be furnished with the same ingredients. The prices are as Dabney's Pomade per bottle, city prices Shampoo, $.50. Dabney's D Orders promptly attended to. by Mrs. J. W. Dabney, 1182 3rd NOTE:—Mr. Dabney is one of the most a well established business. He attends upon men, officers of the army and diplomats of the ROYAL BE Washi Incorporated under the Laws of the The leading Benefit Society in the Deat Membership almost doubled in years. Reliable Agents, male or States, to whom good compensation James H. Dabney, Orders promptly attended to. Prepared by J. W. Dabney and sold by Mrs. J. W. Dabney, 1132 3rd St., northwest, Washington, D. C. NOTE:—Mr. Dabney is one of the most successful tonsorial artists in Washington, having a well established business. He attends upon the president and many of the leading business men, officers of the army and diplomats of the country. ROYAL BENEFIT SOCIETY Washington, D. C. Under the Laws of the United States passed by Act of Congress. Benefit Society in the South, paying Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. Most doubled in 1900. Over 3,000 claims paid in three Agents, male or female, wanted in all the Southern good compensation 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. FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Phone 172 Branch office Alexandria, Va Washington. Dist. C Refrigerators ICE CHESTS, GASRANGES, GO-CARTS, MATTINGS. CARRIAGES, FURNITURE ICE CHESTS, GC-CARTS, CARRIAGES, On Credit. There is no need of doing make your house more co spare the money to pay o credit. We are complete buy here is guaranteed by u credit prices are marked in and are as low as equal qu cash. Grog no need of doing without anything that will help to house more comfortable—for if you cannot well money to pay cash—you are entirely welcome to are complete house furnishers, and whatever you guaranteed by us to give complete satisfaction. Our are marked in plain figures for your comparison, low as equal qualities can be bought anywhese for Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, There is no need of doing without anything that will help to make your house more comfortable—for if you cannot well spare the money to pay cash—you are entirely welcome to credit. We are complete house furnishers, and whatever you buy here is guaranteed by us to give complete satisfaction. Our credit prices are marked in plain figures for your comparison, and are as low as equal qualities can be bought anywhese for cash. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. --- --- DABNEY'S POMADE 13 F GASRANGES MATTINGS. FURNITURE THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all H "OZO NOT DECEIVED RED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. of all Hair Tonics, 'OZONO.' BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City.... We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL Pass Watch AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored America It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original mat WE WANT AN AGENT IN EV The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It belongs to no cliq It tells what the Negro is doing. It is It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievement WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American. It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matters. Subscription Price $2.00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Information Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D, C, 14 OZONO. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. RICHMOND, VA. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,--You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 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. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. PHARAECA MARIA AFTER BEFORE Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. 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. Re 5 iss M2 5 3 eee gi Poti hi. Qacaiiis i Helee BCS ure 5 ae (ieee or ru Sao pee asd Ari a Berra Ee Pelee ee A eee ee eae ca et a Sa ee ae BRE et ote eat. GOS Roo a ait = eeu aie 2 HOWARD UNIVERSITY, > Washington, D.C. EN distinct departments, under one hundred e competent professors and instructors—Theo- fogical, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical Pesatatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. Forinformation address— ° is Rev. J.B. RANKIN, D. D., LL, D., President, Gxo. H, SAFFORD, Secretary. ¢ Avery College Grades ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School tor Colored Boys apd Girls, Carpen- iry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress, making, Millinery. Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Departu.ent from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Yrofits given to the Students, Cetalogues wow ready. Address, Josepa D, MAHONEY, Principal, Allegheny, Pa, SS | Medical Depaciment Ineluding | Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical | Colleges, Thirty-fourth session (1901-1902) begins Oct. 1- | Day School Course for first Year | Students, | Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges | each $80, Pharmacy College, $70. All stu- | dents must register before Oct. 12, 1901. | For catalogue or further information, apply to | F. J. 8Happ, M.D. Secretary, | 901 R Bt, N. W., Wash., D. C. Zeph. P. Moore, NOTARY PUBLIC, . * . Fire, Lifeand Accident Insurance, 1206 R Street, Northwest, UJ. H, Winslow's Office.) Washington, D. C. REPRESENTING THE Delaware Fire Insurance Co, ef Philadel- ph'a, Norwich Union Fire Unsurance. Co,, of England, Penn Mutual Lite Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Massachusetis Mutual Acc! den Association. Phone, Main 2481-2. ATTENTION. We Offerto Make Absolutely Free of Charge, : : . A Life Size Portrait in Oilette, Pastel, Water Color, Sepia, India Ink or Crayon. —____., In order to introduce our excellent work, we will make Feee or Cuarce, A Lire Sizz PORTRAIT, pied and enlarged from any photo, tintype, gem, ouerreotype, etc., to anyone sending it to us. Sur work is unexcelled, our likenesses are striking, «i. Suishes the most artistic. Small pictures al- "ss returned on demand. If you wish to possess tes Cable life-like portrait in Oilette, Pastel, Wa- (e.colen. India Ink or Crayon, of yourselves, chil- Fit fsther, mother, dear absents or departed. Free or CuarcE, send in your photo to THE CONTINENTAL ART CO. ‘SsusyE. Washington St., Chicago, IIL Mention The Colored American Ss Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings ee N48 HOURS. Cures Kid ‘Ser nd Biaddar Troubles, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. @ ———sssSsSsSsSomomoO0DoDDoODODl] _ ]ili:eaXaXe€£.£. CITY PARAGRAPHS. | soma. 5 De ae ee On ne Mr. Charles HI Wi'son was in Rich- mond, Va, recently. {srael C. M.E. church took a large excursion down to Notley Hell last Tuesday. Mrs Chas, E. Tall after a visit of severs] we:ks to her home in I linois has returned to the city. Go t> your nearest news company for a copy of The Colored American and read the ads oafore making a pur- chare. Miss Maggie Penn, who has been the guest of Miss Izora Hughes for the last two months, leaves soon for Atlantic City. “= Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar and wife have gone Esst tospend the summer The contemplate residing in Dayton, Onio, next winter and thereafter. The Metropole Club is the talk of the town and is a conceded success as it meets the demands of the best element of our young men who will freely con- tribute their support. Prof. H. E Barnett, principal of Gainsboro School, Roanoke City, Vir- ginia is in the city, and is enjoying a well deserved vacation. He never tails to drop in the city once or twice a yesr. Mrs, America Brown of Chicago, Ile, who has been visiting Mrs. C. H. J, ‘Taylor of Beltimore arrived in the city last Saturday accompanied by Mrs. ‘Taylor and is stopping at 2009 14th street, 0, w. where she will be glad to see her friends, Miss Florence Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Farley of Brook- land, D. C, was married to Mr. M. G Weaver Thursday evening, June 19th at the cozy residence of her parents, 1248 Dover street. A number of friends | were present to witness the nuptials. | Watson’sa Park on the Glen Echo street railroad is the most popular re- | sort in or around Washington. Last ) Sunday hundreds took advantage of the hot weather to spend a few pleas- ant hoursin the shady nocks about this park. Mr. Watson 1s making grand preparations for the 4th of July. Prof. C. W. Reyn'ods, who was su- perintendent of the High School Rich- mond, Ky,, last seasoo has been ap- pointed superintendent of the colored schools of Lexington, Ky., and will take charge in September. Prof. Rey- nolds is one of the best known educa- tors in the Middle West and has con- tributed a numberof interesting letters to The Colored American. The Chevy Chase Club is run bya clever set of fellows, a finer set of young men arerarely met with avywhere. There is Mr.J.G. Van Brakle, Messrs. H. T, Morris, Robert Robinson, R. L. Grey and E. Phillips who make it pleasant for the members of the club as well as for their friends who bappen to come out that way. Most of them are expert golf players and it is only when Mr. J. A, Geskins or Mr. Grant Irving come up that way they are given a “run for their money.” SPEOIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. SUMMER RESORTS. ——Ey__—— 582584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. , ALBANY, N. Y. European Pian, T. H. Dices, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lun- cheons, etc. Ladies’ Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies’ Entrance to Cafe, 63 James St. Telephone 1840 D, Se ee Madro’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 hasa beautiful pavilion 50 by 50, swings, excellent Water and everything necessary to make it a de- sirable pleasure resort. For further informatiou call or address M. A. D Madre, Madre’s Park, 7th and Albany Sts., Eckington, D. U. pease ane ean oe ree eee Harpers Ferry, W. Va. THE SUNSET COTTAGE—This magnificen cottage is located in the historical city of Har pers Ferry, W. Va. on the Potomac: The house is nicely arranged and a number of first class fami- lies can be accommodated: It overlooks Harpers Ferry Gap, Maryland Heights and Louden Heiehts. No more pleasant place can be ob- tained to spend @ few weeks forrest and recre- @.. | 2s «.uuS and particulars address, Mrs- C- L. J- Moore, Moore, Box 165 Harpers Ferry, W- Va- West End House Coronrat BEAcH, Vireinta, Will be opened on the r2th of June for the accom- modation of persons wishing summer board. Terms reasonable. Come and spend a few days of real pleasure bathing, fishing and crabbing. For particulars address, Mrs. Lizzte S. Jounsow, Colonial Beach, Va., Or 1737 Oregon Avenue, n w. THE DOUGLAS Exposition cars pass doors. H. F. Hamiitow, Mer 299 and 301 Ellicott street, (near Mohawk.) Ek gant Rovms, Singte or en Suite with Bath, by the day or week- Prices moderate. __ Burrato, N- Y Correspondence solicited. BUFFALO, N. Y. Visitors who attend the Pan-American Expo- sition will find a first-class place to stop at rea- sonable rates and most comfortable lodging at 33 Williams street, Rev, J. C. Williams, pro- prietor. Correspondence solicited. THE KEYSTONE PARK. The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md_, will be open and ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accomo- dated. Everything is strictly first class. The Route®®- Cars rua to the new Pennsylvania ave., bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge with conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 1st st., s. w. a a eee ae an The Whitehead House, 33 Atkins Ave, WEST ASBURY PARK, - NEW JERSEY. Open June 20th. First-class accommodations Rooms large and airy, Excellent table service Croquet grounds, parlor games: Bath, hot and cold waters Trolley line from Asbury Park to Pleasure Bay. I offer at reduced rates to school eachers and clubs of five to ten persons remaining two or three weeks in July and the early part of August, board at $6.50 per week. Mrs. L. B. Wurrewean, Proprietress, P- O, box 838-7 tere este peeee iene eer anteeeewececiee Will Open at the Sams 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. J., om or about the rsth of June, 1901, with 130 more bath rooms. | Mr. Walls is now making the changes and additions, which will enable him to accommodate 500 bathers atone time. Two new pavilions, one of which will have a double deck or second story, are being built for the enjoyment of his guests. Another new feature for the enjoyment of his bathers this summer will be the “shower bath," which has nev- er before been provided for them. Indeed, his ac- commodations are the finest in the country. Mr. Walls’ many thousand friends and patrons, as well as thousands of strangers who come to At- lantic City every summer, will be glad to know that he still holds in reserye for them this, their most enjoyable and beneficial privilege in “The Beautiful City-by-the-Sea "’ Thousands of people who could not be accom- modated last summer will find that open doors and room full and plenty have been provided for their comfort this summer Se The Magnolia Cottage CAPE MAY POINT, N J. This beautiful Gottage is ncw open for the ac commodation of the general public, Everything strictly first class. For terms, etc., address, of MBS. ALICK CHEW, #4 «uc Qape May Powt, N. g. 15 Lopere.—Strictly first-class—excellent neigh- borhood. Terms reasonable. Mrs. S.T. Marrow. 1032 Sewall avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. A BRACE 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 mem- bers of the race? If you would like to see a sam- ple 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 MAGA- ZINE, Dept. A. 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. SS) SAE OSE TE REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies. 25¢ Gents, 50 c. PROF, CLAY, Oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about lawsuits, divorces, or anything you wish to know; brings sejarated together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings, 10 to iC daily. 489 H st. sw, MADAM CATHARINE, Palmist and Card Reader. Past, Present, Fu- ture Removes spells; gives luck; 10 and 25 cents Bring this ad, Basement 604 F street northwest. AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle aC TCE to grave, Gives Ea Sa teed names in fall of Ly Uae ET 7/Meil those you have or Hue OL Bie aie” ppeay the eee iy h Ys {fot will marry; causes FEI7/ St YE hapor marriage to Bea {ON Boke GEM those you desire; Eei/. TiieD bi a unites those sepa- Baas 7) fie 4 VA Ped rated (never fails) Ea "FA Spee eG It you are in doubt aA; ) 2) eee ol as to the outcome : Ai 2 Eh Se of any underte A Yj ¥ zal in business, s BO! 7 eG Ne &:, domestic EA Woy AeA sickness, divo ‘ “Ze SZ } VG, 24 separations, . 2, SY GU BPD suits, lost or ab oe RAS triends inte you; if you desire to have your domestic trot»! 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. Let- ters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2cent stamps. MRS, 0. CARY 1498, WEST York STREET Ue PHILADELPHIA, PA., we DAVIS NN a\\ | | if} We kag =A \\\ / is bs WY Ne M WN 22/ii\ A. WL 7} tr a a, MWe 4 "0? Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Sree eer erate aes 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D.C, ee eee oe unless ac- Your Past, Present and Future - life told while you remain at home by Scientific Astrology. Scientific Astrology will reveal unto you, yous Past, Present, and futurelife. Christian Astrology, irom a Christian heart, with scientific knowledge, will guide you to success in life. It points out to you, your fortunate and unfortunate i days when you are most likely to be attacked by diseases—thereby enabling one to guard against them. It points out the period of health, wealth, happi- ness, journeys, marriages, kind of person best suited for companionship, your temperament, etc. All you have to do, is to send to me the day of the month, the year of your birth, and I will carefully read your life by the position the planets were in at the time of your birth, and send same nicely type —— port folio form. State whethersingle or married. For gesagt cnmgion ae One ee and a 2c stamp with dates. money by Registered Letter or P. O. order. RO we Aseenget Manaus Levise, F, O Box tag Weeks a 7 7 16 A Difficult Problem? Difficult? Not at all. Look in your hand, Uncle! CITY PARAGRAPHS. EVERY SUNDAY THIS SEASON GRAND FAMILY EXCURSION TO NOTLEY HALL, ON THE Steamer River Queen RIVER QUEEN Sewell's orchestra at St. Luke's picnic, Lake View Park, Tuesday, July 2 Miss Laura A. Parker goes to Hampton, Va., to spend the summer vacation. Mrs. Harry Cornell and daughter Ruth leaves next week for Staunton, Va. Take Cabin John Bridge cars for Lake View Park, and get off at District Line. Miss Hattie Gamble and Miss Jennie Cornell left the city last week to spend a few months in Staunton. Dr Julius J. Chilcoat and his estimable wife are comfortably domiciled at 2015 3rd street northwest. Dr. J, N. Johnson has removed his penates to the classic environments of Anacostia. Anacostia gains. Dr. J. E Ratley is a finished manipulator of the camera and his work with kodak is very much admired. Steamer River Queen and Notlev Hall have been greatly improved and put in First-Class order All Kinds of Amusements. Mr. W.D. Bagby of Chicago, is in the city the guest his brother, Mr. E. R Bagby, who is seriously ill. Remember the annual outing of the Sunday-school and congregation of St. Luke's church, Tuesday, July 2. Mrs. J. I Reams of Denver, Colo., is in the city the guest of her sister Mrs. Thomas at 825 Vermont avenue n. w. Miss Luella Brown of 1813 Vt. Ave., is spending the summer in New Haven the guest of her brother, the Rev. Dan Brown. Misses A. Shaw and L. Green and Rev. W. A. Jackson were in Baltimore last week attending the Sabbath School Convention of the C. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Murphy of Baltimore informally announce the engagement of their daughter Lillye to Mr. Noah D. Thompson of Chicago Ill. The wedding to take place late in the coming fall. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peebles of 1014 D street, s. e., received a telegram Saturday announcing the fact that their son William W. Peebles, a former student of the High School and who has been attending the Massachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst Mass., for two years, has won the first prize in oratory at the College commencement exercises held last week. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. THE KEEN'S COTTAGE. 1713 ARCTIC AVE. Atlantic City, N. J., is only 2 blocks from either depot, and is up to date in every appointment. Cuisine can not be excelled. S. A. KEEN, Proprietor. Atlantic City, New Jersey. Cambridge, Mass., Lodgings. Rooms with or without board in a pleasant house about five minutes from the Harvard summer school—with all modern improvements. House opposite Norton's grove, with large piazza; shady and cool. Terms very reasonable. Address MRS. E. B. CAUTION, 97 Museum St., Cambridge, Mass. 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REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER Swings. Flying Horses. Shooting Gallery and Prof. Thos Vincent with his Trained Alligator and Button Photos. See the new Dancing Pavilion which has just been completed, making Notley Hall one of the Finest Summer Resorts on the Potomac River. Music by the Monumental Orchestra. Fare only 25 cents round trip. Boat leaves 7 S'reet wharf, 2.30, 5 and 6.30 P.M. L. J. Woollen, Gen'l Maner. Office N St wharf, Clyde Line. Phone 605 2. Residence 154 E Capitol St, Phone 88 Y 2 both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. RIDER AGENTSWANTED A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used a directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin re-maining beautiful without continual use. When remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO SMALL, thrown in free. box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express 25c extra. it will come by express, 25c. exx. In any case where it fails to do what we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. WESLEY STJ MRS. GEORGIA WHETSEL Mrs. Whetsel who conducted a wcessfully and accumulated a large for three months' vacation in London, Eng Loyalist from Halifax last week. If interesting letters for The Colored Am Mrs. Whetsel who conducted a wholesale and retail ice business so successfully and accumulated a large fortune at St. John, N. B., will spend a three months' vacation in London, England. She took passage on the steamer Loyalist from Halifax last week. If time permits she will contribute a few interesting letters for The Colored American. A MINISTER'S WORK Mrs. Frazier Captures a Hartford Audience—Odd Fellows Decorate Graves Much Activity in Religious Circles Interesting and Hopeful News Nugget. Hartford, Conn., Special—Something over a year ago, Rev. J. Sulla Cooper organized the sewing circle. It gave its first entertainment last fall in the form of a series of entertainments and a grand fair under the leadership of the president, Mrs. Gertrude Johnson. Financial success attended their efforts. On Thursday evening, our public was agreeably surprised with a rare treat of music art and pleasure. A crowded house and appreciative audience greeted the talented and dramatic elocutionist, Miss Frazier of Philadelphia, who captivated the audience with her thrilling and glowing rendition of many selections. Applause after applause greeted her recitations, and long after she could no longer answer, encores were heard Her delivery of the "Chariot Race" was delightful and perfect in delineation. Her facial expressions, clear rotuned voice, and vivid descriptions, give her a prominent place in the galaxy of readers. Miss Frazier will soon return to Hartford to fill two other engagements. The chorus of twenty voices made the air resonant with sweet musical harmony. Some of the best musical talent of the Union Baptist church assisted in the chorus. The tableaux scene—"Clinging to the Cross" was rendered by Mrs. Major in a beautiful and touching manner. Her voice sent a stream of earnestness down through the audience that seemed realistic. The little Major girl gave two selections which took the house to their feet with emotion. There seems to be something Angelic in the voice of children that thrills, catches and holds, that grown up people have lost. Simple, honest, innocent creatures dropped from heaven to remind the world of its inhabitants and the waywardness of its descent from the path of rectitude. Rev. J. Sulla Cooper went to New Haven Sunday to assist Rev. C. O. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Waters in his services. Mr. Greene, agent for The Colored American, filled the pulpit in the morning and did exceedingly well. The Sunday school is preparing for children's day the fourth Sunday in June. Our organist Mr. Williams is doing his best to have the music perfect. The Christian Endeavor Society is holding its own spiritually. Every Sunday increases in interest and numbers. The International Order of Tabor 121 had their annual sermon preached to them at the A. M. E. Zion church by the pastor, Rev. J. Sulla Cooper. They made a grand appearance and were highly spoken of by their many friends, the pastor referring to them in a praiseworthy vein. We learn there are a large proportion of the society members that are members of the church. The tent members are scholars in the Sunday school. The choir rendered a fine selection of music. We wish the society God speed in their noble work Ta'cott Street Congregational church Rev. R. F. Wheeler, pastor, will celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary in September. Rev. Wheeler has served this church faithfully for fifteen years Mrs. Mary Hall of Hicks street left Wednesday to make her home with her daughter in Greater New York. The Country Club will give their second annual excursion to Highland ake, July the 11th. Rev. H. Charles Pope will gave his wonderful stereopticon views at the A. M. E. Zion church, Monday next. On Sunday, members of Celestial Lodge of Odd Fellows, about fifty in all, decorated the graves of deceased members in Spring Grove and Old North Cemeteries. Charles Seymour was marshall of the parade and W. H. Tillman was master of ceremonies. The graves decorated were Thomas Freeman, Henry Batterson, William Robinson, S. A. Keney, Charles Carr, William Harris, Caesar Diggs, Lorenzo Duncan, John H. Jones, Albert Peterson, George Carr. At the cemetery a prayer for the dead was read. also selections from the ritual by Mr. Tillman, and hymns were sung. Rev, J. C. Love of Union Baptist church, Mt. C.'a'r, N. J. conducted the services at Union Baptist church Sunday throughout the day in the absence of the pastor. Mr. Love is a good type of Mr. B. T. Washington's "New Negro of a New Century." His sermon upon the life, conversion and apostleship of Paul was very instructive and was delivered with a great deal of enthusiasm. Rev. Love is a graduate of Shaw University and an honor to his race. In the face of the greatest opposition the race has ever had to meet we can see marks of progress on every hand in the persons of young men all over the country from our southern institutions, these oppositions are truly blessings in disguise, as they serve to awaken us to a sense of duty that propels us forward, to show our antagonist that we are not a people to be trodden under foot and our lives made a burden to us, but that we are men who stand in subjection to no man any more than we are overpowered, but trusting in God we shall push our cause until we shall stand upon the topmost round of the ladder of civilization and all men and nations will declare us an honorable people and a component factor of this great American nation. The B. Y. P. U. of the Wooster Street church will give a literary entertainment for the benefit of the building fund, Thursday evening 20 h inst. Mrs. J. D. Chapman of 38 Wadsworth street left the city 20th inst. for Providence, R. I. where she expects to spend a few weeks with her sister Mrs. Chas. Roy of 62 Olney st. HOPEFUL. The Old Folk's Day. John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church was we'll filled at the morning service Sunday June 17th despite the downpour of the rain. The pastor had arranged a special service for the aged and infirmed followed by the Lord's Supper. The old people had a glorious meeting. The young ladies of the Mutical Association, Miss Susie Ragland, president, prepared dinner in the lecture room which was served free to all. Dr. Bolding is known as a great hustler. The Metropole Club. The club going members of the city are at last to have a first class club conducted on high principles and whose membership will be limited. The club is organized and is known as the Metropole Club with headquarters at 1633 11th street, n. w. Of the high standing of the club it is only necessary to mention the names of the officers: Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, president; vice president; Mr. A. Lincoln Brown, treasurer; with Mr. B. C, Waller secretary. The board of governors consists of Mr. Robert J. Harlan, chairman; Mjr Arthur Brooks, vice chairman. The club will hold its grand opening tonight. 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 8rd 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 succeeding 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. G. 3 WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW Straightens kinky hair quickly and easily so that you can do it yourself at home no matter how curly or kinky your hair is. It also cures dandruff, stops the hair from breaking off or falling out, nourishes the scalp and makes the hair grow. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Sold over forty years. This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that straightens kinky hair as shown above and gives perfect satisfaction to all. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair and is used by thousands. Beware of imitations. 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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. MRS. DR. RENNER on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; privatesanitarium for ladies before and during confinement. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. 619 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. The windjammers of the Constitutional Conventions in Alabama and Virginia are morally certain that the XVth Amendment will be repealed and every one of them is agreed that it ought to be. But not one of them will remember the day or the hour when this event ever takes. The XVth Amendment is a part of the Constitution of the United States of America and remain a part of the Constitution as long as this government survives. The progressive states that were lays to the flag and to the Constitution, when Alabama, Virginia, and a few other disfranchising sections were flying at the throat of the Nation in the attempt to destroi it, it have not as yet expressed a desire for the repeal of the XVth Amendment or the disfranchisement of the Negro. The disfranchiled white men of the South whose treasonable acts and utterances prior to and after the War of the Rebellion made them persona non grata to the Federal government, which they could not destroy, were very glad, some of them, to subscribe the oath of amnesty, and to hide behind these Amendments, XIIXIV, XV, in order to get office and a standing in their respective states The legal wisdom (?) which is emitted by the backwoods lawyers in these Constitutional Conventions at the South in the attempt to triangulate a scheme for getting around the XVth Amendment and pulling the Negro out of business as a voter is not dangerous—it is only noisy. There is not a white lawyer in the South but knows that the Supreme Court will not sustain the action of any state in tampering with or attempting to appeal any part of the organic law of the land. It is not within the province of a state to pass upon the constitutionality of a Federal law, this is the business of the Supreme Court of the United States. But the country lawyers in these Conventions seem to think and believe that states rights is not a thing of the past, and like a flock of chattering Jackdaws, they have been filling the air with noise ever since Constitutional Conventions to disfranchise Negroes were invented. The silence of the great North on this momentous question which is exciting the learned and able Constitution tinkers of the South is very meaningful and significant. It has hardly occurred to many of us that the southern states with an area originally much larger than the north, with a population nearly as dense and with greater resources of national wealth have, after eighty years or more seen the poorer section grow more rapidly, so rapidly as to double in wealth and population, the originally richer one. There must be reasons for this, they are to be found in the IDEAS which govern the respective sections. The ideas of the southern states have been and still are, to some extent, imical to the Negro. The ideas of the southern states are conducive to his individual and racial prosperity. No southern state consented to acknowledge his freedom until Congress by its power COMPELLED them to soalter their respective constitutions as a condition precedent to their re-admission into the Union. These states, some of them are now attempting to ater their Constitutions again by eliminating from them the sections and paragraphs which Congress compelled them to incorporate in them before their states could receive the beon of statehood magnanimously conferred upon them by the then victorious North. Congress then fixed the status of the Negro citizen and it is the only power in this country that can add to or take away from him any of the rights which it then voluntarily conferred upon him as a citizen. The XVth Amendment is the Negro's shield and buckler. Can the white men of a section of our country which ought to be the richest, most progressive and most loyal to the Constitution for obvious reasons invalidate any part of the organic law in or 4 BY BRUCE GRIT. der to make it conform to their narrow prejudices? What is the meaning of this demand on the part of the South for the disfranchisement of the Negro? There are several answers and this is one of them: That the South did not, as is asserted in some quarters, accept in good faith the results of the War of the Rebellion. Among the results of that war was the emancipation of the slaves and the bestowed upon them of the right of citizenship. The Negro was not the only beneficiary in these circumstances but some of the very white men who are now attempting to nullify the gislation which gave them citizenship simultaneously with the Negro were also benefitted by the man-nanimous policy of the party then in power. The present attempt of some of the States lately in rebellion against the Federal authority to pass laws to restrict the Negro in the exercise of rights conferred upon him by this government in its representative capacity is without a parellel for audacity, mendacity and cowardice. In no other country on the globe would a vanquished foe who had been whipped into obedience to the laws, which he falsely swore, to uphold and defend, be permitted to dictate to the victors the policy which should characterize the conduct of the government which they could not destroy. Is the Federal government able to protect the Negro in the enjoyment of the rights which it voluntarily conferred upon him? Messrs W. L. Board and J. S. Coage have returned from the commencement exercises of Wilberforce University and report that institution to be in aflourishing condition. These gentlemen made the trip as representatives of a society recently organized in this city by ex-students of Wilberforce, known as "The Wilberforceans." The object of the Association being to promote in every way possible the interests of the University. Acting along this line the society some months ago offered the students a cash prize of ten dollars, open to all except members of the Senior class, for a paper showing the most original research in Biology. The contest was a spiked one and the prize was awarded Mr. T. M. Kakaza, of South Africa, a son of a Kaffir king. So pleased were the trustees and faculty of Wilberforce with the work being done by this new and growing auxiliary of the institution that they recognized the organization most substantially and in an unusual manner by electing Prof. William A. Joiner, president of The Wilberforciane, to the board of permanent trustees of the University. The Atlantic City News The Shelburne Base Ball Club gave the Chester Colored Giants a drubbing last week The Chester Athletic Club (white) were also lambasted by the Shelburnes. The following guests registered at the Hotel Dale this week: Messrs. H. J. Daverson, Boston, Mass A B. Stanly, Philadelphia, Pa., W. E Perry, Washington, D. C., Walter Penroes, Philadelphia, Pa., J. C. Lattimer, Chicago, Ill., Wm. T. Smith, New York; Officer C. Nettribe, Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. J. W. Jiles, Philadelphia, Pa. James W. Jamerson, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Marie Carter, New York; Detective Henry E. Lacy, Washington, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. BRUCE GRIT. The Wiberforcians HE SHAVES GREAT MEN. retary of the Navy; former Senators Murphy and Smith, and others. Among the distinguished dead who were habitues of his shop were James G. Blaine, Secretary of State; W. W. Corcoran, philanthropist; Secretary Windom of the Treasury; Secretary of Agriculture Rusk; Senator Farley, of California; Senator Voorhees, of Indiana and many others. Discussing the habits of great men in the chair, Dabney said: "Mr. Roosevelt was always chatty. He discussed anything that happened to be the center of public attraction, politics, prizefights, sports, religion, or anything that people were talking and thinking about. Blaine and Corcoran were reticent. They had little to say, but were always pleasant. The German and French Ministers liked their own peculiar foreign haircuts, expressed the satisfaction when well served, but did no talking. Secretary Root likes good attention, is pleasant and agreeable, but reserved. Secretary Long is a man of few words at all times, and fewer still when in the barber's chair. Former Vice-President Stevenson had a pleasant word whenever he entered the shop, took L. W. BARNBY everything good naturally, and was easily pleased. Few men are testy when under the scissors and razor, if you only study what they like and endeavor to give it to them." Since his appointment as the White House barber, three years ago, Dabney has had many calls, not only from prominent officials, but from many ladies, wives of Cabinet officers, and others in Congressional and exclusive social circles, whom he has attended for hair and scalp treatment. One interesting thing in connection with his work is the fact that he has been a student of his profession and refuses to use any of the numerous so-called remedies for the scalp with which the market is flooded. He uses his own shampoos, tonics, depilitory, etc., which are compounded by himself. This secret, whatever it is, is zealously guarded by him, but he proudly asserts that the ladies of Washington society whom he treats regularly and whose hair he keeps in order commend him for the excellence of his work. As a successor to Charles Leamis, who had been identified with the White House since Grant's first term, Dabney seems to have been successful and to have won the favor of those with whom he comes in contact. Washington Post. Ha3 Returned From Africa Mr. James R. Spurgeon United State secretary of legation at Monrovia, Liberia, reached New York last week and is spending a few days in Washington. He is on his annual vacation and has just made a most flattering report to the state department. He's an enthusiastic Liberian and reports bright prospects for the race on the West coast of Africa. Mr. Spurgeon has promised to give The Colored American a long interview on the African situation. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steau heat and electric bells, Home cnfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. G. Fine wines liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, 1. oprietor THE M'KINLEY HOUSE. 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE 103 6'h St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars - A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room up stairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON D. C SILENCE BROS., Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Ladies' and Gent's Dining Room. WASH WOOD, Manager. 430 8th Street, N. W., Washington. - D. C. P. J. TUIGG, Successor to ROBT. H. KEYS. FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ETC. Ladies' Dining Room. Meals at all Hours 443 First Street Southwest. FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. Philadelphia House, M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Proprietress. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C. eee ’ \¢ Amusements. S., 0 SS DRIED OOOO OO HO! FOR RICHHOND, VA, Wait for the first Virginia Sea Board Excursion from Washington and other Virginia points to Newport New. & Hampton Va., Via Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Saft, Tlihst Jane 29 Thia excursion will b2 ran under the auspices of C. & O. Bene ficial Club of Washington, D. C, Fare for the round trip—to Richmond, Newport News or Hampton Va, 2.50 Stopping at Gordonsville, Louisa and other points along the route. See your friends, spend Sunday, June 36, return home early Monday a. m. for work. Trolley Cars and Ferries to Old Pont Comfert, Nor- folk, Ocean View, OFFICERS : Rev W J Howard, President; Pastor Zion Baptist Church, H S Scott, Vice President. Lewis P Winston, Secretary. C. $8 Johnson. Tressurer J. T. Cook, Serg’t at Arms Capt. Alexander Oglesby, Gen’! Superintendent perWe go rain or shine. Procure lickets in time from 609 14th street from ticket agent. Train leave Ninth street and Maryland avenge, 8. W., 1130 p. m; returning 6 a.m. Monday July 1, 1901. Refreshments on train. Good Order Wiil be Maintained. : Round Trip, $2.50 Children under 12 yearsof age, $1.25. SEVENTH ANNUAL PICNIC Of The Congregation and Sanday School =of— ST. LUKE’S P. E. CHUFCH AT LAKE VIEW PARK Tuesday July 2ad, 1901, Music by Scwe'l’s Orchestra ADMISSION, (Adults) 25 Cents Ca:liren 15 Cents, BASH § BALI TO-DAY. Washing.on vs. Boston, June 29, WASH. vs PHILADELPHIA July 1,2 WHSHINGTON vs, BALTIMORE July 9, 10, 11. GAME CALLED aT 430 P M =>o Admission 26¢, Grand Stand 50c¢ ‘Toke H Street Cars direct to Amer can League Park. CROWNSVILLE COTTAGE 's sn attractive place to spend the hot weather: It <« bigh and pleasantly situated farmhouse on the Annapolis railway. It is seven miles this side of “enapolis and only as hour's ride from Washing- ‘nia B. and O.B & P. Railroad. First-class table and good beds. Can accommodate a few families Sor further information write Mr- JNO T JOHN- SON, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., Md.; or en- S&uge of Mrs. Webb, 1036 3rd Street, northwest, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D, G SS=S==SS—————6555555555———————— PROF, WM, HENRY FERRIS, A. M. | concert company; and by dit eee es efforts they succeeded in giv A Graduate of Yale and Harvard and a concerts in New Hayen andt Young man who by Force of Character enough mo2ey to secure unif and Industry, has Pushed his way to/guns. The resul; was that o1 the Front.—His Career an Interesting | tion Day. 1888, ‘or the first ti one—His Experience at the Florida Holo-| history of New Haven, a er: caust - Notes in his Career, Negro boys t-ok part in that The treatment w' ich the colored pec- ple have received and are receiving by the Public Comfort Committee which has charge of the dispensing of contri- butions sent to the sufferers fri m the great fire in Jacksony.li3. Fla., has brought to theeurface mach dizcussion. As usual the colored people are divided as to how well the colored peor 1; are being treated. Prof. Wiliam H Fer- ris, whe was a teacher in Jacksonville at the time of the fire, has attracted much attention through the daily newe- papers genera'ly and the Washington Post, erp2cielly, by his free and open- ffi ee . yt 2 UNS, Ge SH as “a Lh SS pe Way PROF. Wm H. FERRIS, A M. handed protest against the discrim ina. tion made against the ccl_red people in Jacksonville Prof. Ferris is sus- tained by scmeof the best known min’- sters and educators in that state. He is a se!f- made young man and isa pred act of Connecticut. He wes born in New Haven, Conn., Joly 20th; 1873, His father was bora of free parents in New York State and joined the Uvion Army asa volunteer when but sixteen or seventeen years of age. His mother was the daughter of Enoch J-fferson, an (ld sage who re- cently passed away, having lived out his four score yeare in Wilmington, Del. Enoch Jefferzon’s father was quite a remarkabl2 men; he escaped from slavery himself and afterwerds bought his wife and two children free; Enoch’s w.fe wesa nolle woman in whose veins Indian, Caucasian and Negro blood flows. The three dominant traits that now characterize Prof, Ferris were manifested in bim from early boyhood. As a boy he was studious, being a vara- cious reader. He was always of an ag- gressive active nature, being a cap‘ain of base bali and foot ball teams and captain of a military troop, also a lead- er in all kinds ofathleticsports. Anap-' titude for public speaking was also marked in him in his early years. The first youthful achievement of his to| which he looks back with much pride | was his organizing a company called’ tbe De Yancy Guards. | When he was thir‘een years of age Rev. Gedda was pastor of the Bethel | A. M. E.church in New Haven, He! suggested to Mr. Ferris the advisabili y | of organizing am litary compary, in June 1887, Mr. Ferris began to ae military tactics, he gathered his youtk- fal comyanions and playmates togeth- | er, diilied them and soon organized a company. Then in the winter with! the assistance of Miss Adeline Saunders | New Haven’s talented elocutionist and | Rev. Gedda, he formed his youthful | friends and female sympatizers into a concert company; and by dint of hare efforts they succeeded in givirg a fey concerts in New Haven and thus raiser enough money to tecure uniforms anc guns. The resvl; was that‘on Decora. tion Day, 1888, for the first time in the history of New Haven, a ermpany o: Negro boys t-ok pirtin that petriotic parade and were the center cf attrac. tion in that procession and receive 1 ap plause again and again. Other com. panies of Negro beys have since bec organized but none ever quite attracted the attention that the De Yancy Guarcs did, : From the time when Prof. Ferris er: tered the New Haven public schoo’: when a lad six yesra of age up to the time when he received his A M, from Yele and Harvard he has agaia and again scored triumphs as a scholar, His record as astudent in the New Hav en public schools was so good that when thirteen years of age he was ad- mitted to the New Haven Hillhous: High Schoc! without sn examination. He did wel! as a student in the Hill house High Schoc! and was amcng the fortunate forty out of a c’ass of nearly one hundred and fifty, whose standing was high enough to compete for a com- ‘Imencement oration. Mr Ferris took as his theme, “Ilayti, the Black Re- /pebile,”?” He was among the fortunate twenty whose essays were chosen to pa read before the Board of Education; and he was amorg the ten chosen to deliver a commencement ora!ion in the Hyperior, the largest opera house in New Haven. And the henors of the evening were divided be!ween Mr Fe:- ris and Mr. Marry, the clits orator of the class of 95 Mr. Ferris was qnite popular among his fellow pupils, being chozen as one of the motto commit- tee. Whilsa student in the High Schocl Mr, Ferris was a successful agent and correspondent of the Indianapolis Free- man, then ably edited by E. E. Cooper, the precent editor of The Colored Amer- ican. In the fall of 1891 he was matriculatet in the college department of Y+le Uni- versity and was graduated in 1695, tak- ing a two yearspecial honersin Phil- -sopy, one year special honors in Eng- lish and being among the best twelve in Soci logy in a class of over two hun« jred It was regarded as quite an achievement to take special honors in “0 different subjects and reach honor merks in a third) When in the be- ginning of his Junior yeer Ferris i, nxounced his intention of specializing | nD Philosopby, it was regarded es quite, , joke for a Negr> to specisiize in Phil | sopby. But before the close of the Jenior year a man by the name of Cur- is and Ferris were regsrded as the two yest philocophers in a clas of 280. And when just before the Senior ex- mination Ferris pcs ed his advertise- nent in the Y:l: News to give public | yh: losophical jectures on philosophical juerstions, some of the sons of New York’s ‘400’ attendea. In the early fall of 1900 Prof. Ferris vasa political speaker in Massachus- atte and ('onnecticut heince recom- | lll Help Wanted. SE See eee ee Do you want work? Do you want a job? If $0, advertise in these columns. cae vrata ‘e)V anted an active, intelligent young man to col- lect for a reliabie business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office, ee An active, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bieycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work, ———— Wanted Rooms Sa ae hE ES Ifyou have a spare room that you would like to Tent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. a Waxrep—Persons having rooms to rent to fami- lies, to young men or to young women, can get ten- ants by advertising in this column. Three lovely furnished rooms one for man and wife, two for single gentlemen- References ec. ghanged- Convénient to car lines: Call at 1804 Vermont ave- —————— Wanted a Partner, SS ee ee ;Wanted a partner for a business already estab- lished and paying well. Must have some ty and be able to take a position on salary. Addrees C, care this office. (Confidential), a ee a Wantrp—A Business Partner. A man with $500 pr more will find a good opportunity for a business investment. The business is well established acd the right man will be eiven employment in are. sponsible place. For particulars, address, "Busi- hess,” care of this office. es a ee Axents Wantea. eee DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accid-nt would be a very good thing to have around, if aly for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to : B H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia, Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trast Building, Cor. oth and F Sts. Washington, D-'C, —_—_—_—— WANTED—LADIES AND GENTLEMAN 7 introduce the “hottest” seller on earth. > Whites Electric Comb, patented 1899, Agent are coining money Cures all forms of scalps ail- ments, headaches, etc., yet costs the same as an ordinary comb. Send Goc in stamps for samples D N. Rose, Gen. Mer, Decatur, III $d Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send par- iculars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch, Address SCOTT REMEDY Co., Box 570, Louisville, Ky, ee eee Two furnished rooms for rent, large, cool, airy; tice location, convenient to cars and herdics and ery reasonable in price Call at 1505 P st ns we a ee WANTED - Furvishéd room with ligh; 10usekeeping privilege, Good location, orthwest. Address RoomeEr, eare The Jolored Ameri an. ee Like View Park gates open at noon tuesday, Jnly 2. at A a a a bp ea 0 Sou want » know any- hing about | so write for free particulars te TEAMSHIP CO., Nashville, Tenn, SUE atin uatil the Co 1-ge closed a tew Latin uatil the Co 1zge closed a tew ds ys after the terrib’e Jacks ville fire the fire hastening the c'ose of tie school, Prof Ferris not only 1s. :It his books end personal } ossessions in that fire but overa thousand pagis of philosophicel, literary, biograpl ical, and historical essaya which he was pre- paring for publ cation. He wrote a two column articls upon the Jackeonvills fire and this appeared in the Saturday, May 11th edition of the Boston Transcript, the most liter- ary daily newspaper in Amcrica, Prof, Ferris’ article was givan more ,rom.- nence than any other artic’e or Lews matter in that 32-paged edition, It was called ‘An Interesting and Realistic Pen Picture” by the editor, wes men- tioned firat among the special news and Prof, Ferris wss 1.0 given very fi t- fering editorial mention, 6 THE GREAT EXPOSITION. Now in Full Blast and Thousands are Coming Buffalowards-The Mexican Building Dedicated-Natives From the Congo Free State-The Negro Exhibit. Among the Hotels and Buffets-Personal Mention. Buffalo, N. Y., Special--The buildings at the Exposition are all nearly completed. The Mexican building was dedicated last week; there were a great many Mexicans in attendance, the Minister to America from Mexico delivered the speech for the occasion in the Mexican tongue; Secretary of State John Hay made a brief and interesting reply. The Mexican exhibit is next to ours, they have exhibits in all the principle buildings; their exhibits are of the first order. The Michigan and Minnesota buildings were dedicated last week with appropriate exercises. The New England States and Connecticut buildings will be completed and dedicated this week, then the Exposition will be in full blast. United States Senators Platt and Depsw from the Empire State have been in attendance at the Exposition they were here solely to see the Exposition. Secretary Root paid Buffal) a brief visit last week Fifty men, women and children arrived in Buffalo last week from the Congo Free State, Africa. They have taken their quarters on the Midway known as "Darkest Africa." They worshipped their god, Mohammed, Sunday on the Midway with great devotion, singing and dancing. The fire works that are being displayed at the Exposition are beyond description We noted with pride among the Negro Exhibit the picture of the directors of the Coleman Cotton Mill, Messrs. W Coleman, L Perry, S. B Pride and Fitzgerald; there were other businesslike men among this group that we fail to know. The picture represents a great deal. The buffet men of Buffalo are doing a great business; Mr. J. M Collie and company have a buffet second to none on Clinton street, the four hundred of Buffalo are served in Collie's. Mr. Collie is a Southerner, he owns a buffet in St. Augustine. Fla He is prepared to serve all in a grand style, his clerks are the men who are always willing to serve and minister to a brother who is in need of anything in their line. Bright and Sons are getting their share of the business, they are always on hand willing and ready to do the right thing. Mr. W. H. Baker runs the Keystone; this is a very stylish and up-to-date buffet on William street. Pool and billiards can be played in this place at all hours; Mr. Baker has a fine force of clerks, he is a young man in looks but he is old in the business. Mr. Alonzo Davis has a billiard and pool parlor on William street, he is doing a thriving business. He is a beardless young man but knows how to manage his affairs. He keeps a quiet and orderly place, this is a great thing for such a young man. Last but not least is Harvey's buffet, in connection with this you will flud a dance hall where they trip the light fantastic and sip the best until morning bids you go home. The orchestra in the dance hall plays the latest "rags and coon songs." Harvey has a fine looking set of men as clerks. They look as though they might drink "White Seal" for, or instead of, water. They are all right. Mr. Dawson is the head hallman at Iroquois Hotel, the Iroquois Hotel is the largest and most patronized hotel in Buffalo. He is as calm as you make THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. them; he has thirty men on the front, they know what it is to be on the front at such a house. They are quick as you can find. Mr. Frank Herndon has gone to Lake Champlain to spend the summer, he stald in Buffalo six weeks, he said before he left that, he did not want to get on a Buffalo; he is a member of the Grand United Order of Buffalos. Mr. J. W. Jamerson of Biddle who has been in attendance at Meharry Dental School is in Buffalo quartered with us; he is looking well and reports having spent a good term in school, he will strive to enter again next term. It is rumored in certain sections of the city that "Pollie" Maxwell is the real thing. Frank Smith of Philadelphia formerly of Atlanta, Ga., is "hopping" at the Mansion House. Frank Smith is known widely among the boys, known as an "old has been." J. C. Ayler, Esq., has been admitted to practice law in the State of New York, he is associated with an old and distinguished lawyer of Buffalo. His offices are in the Erie Company Bank building among the leading legal men of this city; he is bound to succeed with the vim and push he possesses. Mr. Ayler is in no way a stranger to the public, he is a profound theologian having been the pastor of many important charges: he is at present the Presiding Elder of the Western District of the State of New York. In another part of this paper you will find an important advertisement concerning those who wish to visit the Exposition. The Buffaloans were delighted to see the genial face of Mr. J, A, Ro-s in a recent issue of The Colored American. Mr. David Fisher has given up his bachelor apartments at Captain Keys. He has taken unto himself a better half for better or worse. Last Wednesday he left the city for Hamilton, Canada to take from that city a fair, pretty and handsome young woman, Miss Mary Taylor. They are living happy in the city; they received quite a number of valuable presents. Mr. Fisher is well known in Buffalo; his wife, Mrs. Mary Fisher, nee Miss Taylor, was a society lady of Hamilton, noted for her beauty and her excellent character, she is liked by many and is destined to win friends in the "Rainbow City," Mr. L J. Griffin has a neat and upto-date barber shop on Clinton street; he is shaving, hair cutting and shampooing in the latest style, he has a set of skilled workmen, a clean towel for every man. Mr. M. H. Lucas has a barber shop second to none. He runs eight men and they are kept busy; this is one of the finest shops in this city. Of all the shops that we have seen for colored people this one is the best. Those cesiring information concerning the Exposition should write the undersigned and enclose a two-cent stamp for a reply. 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You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. Agents Wanted. per day selling the great poetical work of our colo- red poet. We are giving agents the best t of any other house in the United States. While you are making this amount, you are making a scholarship to any college in the United States that you would like to attend. Should you not care to attend you can get $80 in gold in addi- tion to the $3 per day which you can make. Write at once so you may be first in the field. Send 50 cents in stamps for a full size volume of the book for a sample, a book worth $1. Write to J. E. McGIRT, 1034 Ashe St., Greensboro, N. C. REMEMBER When in need of money, "WE NEGOTIATE LOANS" on household Furniture, Pianos, &c. Easy monthly payments. No publicity. No expense unless loan is made. EVANS & CO., 707 G st. nw. Room 3 first floor. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes insides Purglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor. trustee, ac. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington. Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 Capital Savings 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, J C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W, S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, James Storum, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5,00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm ANOTHER COLORED BANK. Atlanta's Enterprising Afro-Americans will Manage Their Own Finances—A Reception to the Heroes From the Phillipines—Rev. Penn Pushing the Race Conference—A Colored Judge Wanted—A Glance at the Social World. Atlanta, Ga, Special—Dr. D W. Culp, A. M., M. D., of Palaka, Florida, spent a few days in the city last week. By the way the Doctor is quite a literary man. His visit to Atlanta was to see the publishers of two books that he has ready for the press He and Dr. Crogman dined together Saturday out at Clark University. He spoke to the Sunday school children at Raderffe Memorial Presbyterian church last Sunday morning. He and Prof. D. L Jordan are fast friends. The citizens are arranging to give a fine banquet in honor of Captains Crumbly and Grant and Lieutenant Marlon upon their arrival home from the Philippine Islands. Hon. H A. Rucker, Major S. W. Easley, Jr. Prof. D. J. Jordan and Dr. Moses Amos are moving in the matter. Mr. J. W. White of Macon, Ga. has removed to Atlanta. He will soon have his family located here with him. Dr. J. W. E Bowen, Rev. S. C. Upshaw, C. C. Carter, W. O. Murphy, J. W. Price, Dr. W. H. Crogman, Hon. C. C. Wimbish, T. B. Kelly, Major S. W. Easley, Jr. and others held a meeting one day last week for the purpose of organizing a penny saving bank. These gentlemen mean business. I am told by one who was present at the meeting that they have the plans fully matured and you may look for a bank in Atlanta in the near future. From what I know of the men mentioned I am satisfied that it will be a success. The home of Miss Edvina Taylor last Friday night was a scene of rare beauty, the occasion being a debut party in her honor. Miss Taylor is a very beautiful young lady and possesses many admirable qualities of grace and accomplishments. She is a recent graduate of the Atlanta University. This reception in her honor was largely attended by many of the first families of the city. Dr J W E Bowen preached a very fine sermon last Sunday morning at the Radcliffe Presbyterian church to a large congregation. The ladies of the kindergarten association have decided to continue the work for another year. Miss Wolf, the teacher, has been selected. The school closes on the 28th. 1. Garland Penn is pushing ahead in his effort to have a large racial conference held next year. His plans are meeting with the endorsement of many of the leading men of the race. He is therefore encouraged. There is a full-fledged summer schoo in operation out at Clark University. The instructors are from all of the colleges in the city; Drs. Turner, Cogman, Melton of Clark; Prof. Webster of Atlanta University and Prof. W. B. Matthews of the city public schools are among the many teachers engaged for the summer to lecture and instruct. I regret that the President could not find among the many brilliant clored lawyers, one of whom he might have appointed to one of the judgships he recently selected for the Philippine Islands. I wonder if he ever thought of Henry Lincoln Johnson, W. A. Pledger of Georgia; R. H. Terrell, Hewlett, et al of Washington, E. A. Johnson of North Carolina, Vance of Louisiana and many other of our great legal lightel Perhaps Senator Fairbanks will do better next time. Oh, I forgot, you would say that Roosevelt instead THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON D. C. of Fairbanks is the man who will look after the boys. Lieutenant J. Parker of the U. S. V. who returned home sick from the Philippine Islands died last Thursday night. Col. L. L. Lee returned home last Saturday night from attending the funeral of Hon. T. R. W. Jackson of Mobile, Ala. Mr. Jackson was grand director from the state of Alabama for the Grand United Order of Odd Kellows Mrs. McHenry, wife of Captain Jackson McHenry the veteran politician died last Wednesday. Funeral was conducted from Bethel A. M. E. church, Dr. Chas. H. N wton officiating. --- Dr L A. Cornish, formerly of this city but now of Cincinnati, is winning his way as a practical surgeon and physician. His charming wife is a great helpmate to him in a social way, leading as they do in the religious and social work. A reception was tendered Bishop Arnett, who represents the third episcopal district, Wednesday evening June 26th, when the elite of Cincinnati assembled at their handsome home, 11 Chapel street. Rev. John M. Abby, M. D., the new pastor of Galbraith A M. E Zion church has pulled off his coat and gone to to work. Galbraith will not be disappointed in Dr. Abby. Everything that can be done for the upbuilding of the church will receive his attention The church elected the new Trustee Board as follows: Samuel Howard, Louis Toliver, Stewart M. Lewis, William Graham, John Scott, C H. Lively, Edward Greenleaf, William Johnson, George Cook. At Like V1:w Park. The Columbia Association will give their second annual picnic Thursday July 4th, 1901. We solicit the patronage of our many friends and the public in general on this occasion. We will spare neither money nor labor to provide for the pleasure and comfort of all who attend. There will be no difficulty experienced in regard to transportation facilities, to and from the park, as the General Superintendent of the Washington Traction Company has promised that he will leave nothing undone to afford all patrons proper transportation to and from Like View, whenever there is a picnic at the park. The day will be celebrated by the following exercise which will begin at 1:30 p. m. Aa address by Prof. S. C. Cross, of W. Virginia, Author of "The Negro of the sunny South," address by Rev. Bishop W. Johnson, D. D. Second Baptist church, address bp Rev. George W. Lee, of the Vermont avenue Baptist church, after which an oration will be delivered by Hon. George H. White, Mr Andrew F. Hilyer, Master of ceremonies. Music by the Eempire Orchestra. Alexander Swell Director. The park will be let at a very small rental, don't fail to secure a date if you desire to make maney, Lake View park is a place of pleasure pride and comfort to the people of the District, for date or general information aply to John W. Greer, 1852 Florida avenue, northwest General Manager. The Mermaid set on the silvery sand combing her hair with a golden comb. If she had been wise, she would have used Dr. White's Electric Combit would have prevented her hair falling out and cured her dandruff. 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All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1900. A WORD TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS. You are considerably in arrears in your subscription and you have been notified a number of times of this fact. It is expensive to continue to write letters requesting you to send in your subscription. It is embarrassing to dun you and it will be more so to place your account in the hands of our lawyer for collection and to be threatened with a law suit. The Colored American improves with each issue. It is printed on a superior quality of paper. It has many new and expensive features such as cartoons, new and original articles, etc. and it takes a great deal of money to publish it successfully. It may not be your purpose to defraud us out of what is due. It is more perhaps from procrastination. The management wants your friendship, it wants your support, it wants to continue to send you the paper and you ought in all honor send in what is due. If you are not able to send in the money it will take only an hours work to get two or more of your friends to subscribe and by sending in their subscriptions your own can be paid in this way. Don't put this matter off but act at once. THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL The National Afro-American Council is called to meet in Philadelphia the first week in August. Indications point to the gathering of a large and enthusiastic crowd. The times are critical, and the tenor of the meeting should be one harmonious tocsin of race protection, race unity, and race elevation. Personal ambitions should be cast to the winds, and every effort bent toward securing the greatest good to the greatest number. Just who is president matters little—if the best man is chosen, one who typifies the race's highest possibilities, and who is honest, manly and resourceful. The office of national organizer should be conferred upon a capable man, and the movement should be represented by --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. auxiliaries in every county in the Union where the colored people reside in any considerable numbers. Bishop Walter has done well in bringing the Council to the attention of the country, and giving it the stamp of character and national prestige. With more members, covering more territory, and the collection of more money for legitimate uses, the Afro-American Council will be able to live up to the expectation of its founders, and make for a greater and stronger Negro race—and a citizenship that shall be more than an empty name. Give the Council a "hand." Whatever one may think about the Negro forming a political alliance with the Roman Catholic Church, the black man may learn much from the solidarity of that massive institution, and study with profit the practical manifestations of its ministry. The Catholic Church looks after the education of its people, and is particularly zealous in safeguarding the virtue of its girls. No one is ever turned away empty-handed from a Catholic institution, nor is counsel denied the lowest sinner. Let a calloused murderer, whom Protestants have given up as irredeemable, refuse spiritual consolation, the Catholic priest is found watching and praying to the end. The terrors of the leprosy and the hardships of new countries are patiently endured, and color has no influence to lessen their regard for their plain duty. In the time of riots, like that of Wilmington, the Negro's haven of safety has more than once been the shelter of a Catholic roof. The black man may form no political or other alliance with his church, but when powerful agencies for protection are to be sought, the world-wide power of the Catholic Church is not to be lightly sneered at There is hope for a Negro that works faithfully at whatever his hands find to do, who maintains a cheerful demeanor, and who so conducts himself as to win the respect and confidence of worthy people. There is hope for such a man in any country. There is little hope for any other. The Hoosier Adonis of journalism, Alexander Evergreen Manning, insinuates that he is "always on his political feet," but kindly leaves president making to a gentleman on our staff whom he is pleased to denominate as "Edward Eel Cooper." Brer Manning is getting out one of the best edited papers in the country, white or black, and we rejoice that he feels able to "get in on the ground floor" without the assistance of national committeemen and other "small fry." We are frank to say that the "eel like" proclivities ascribed to us have been necessary to our success in squirming through several tight places incidental to the recurring crises of this strenuous life. The discrimination against Negro citizens at Jacksonville, Fla., in the matter of giving out food, clothing and employment illustrates again the need of a higher morality in our national life. Here is suffering and disaster, which all share alike—yet the miserable monster of race prejudice cannot stop its deadly work long enough to see that meat and bread and raiment goes to all colors and creeds, the distribution of benefits to be governed by the teachings of the Christ the citizens profess to follow. The colored donors in the several sections of the country were perfectly justified in sending their contributions to the Rev. J. Milton Waldron, a man in whom all reposed confidence, and who could be depended upon to see that everything went where the most good could be done. Prof. Ferris' story of the methods employed by the leaders at Jacksonville bore from the first the earmarks of verity, and we are glad that what he has said has been fully confirmed by Rev. Mr. Waldron's card in Monday's Post. Washington has done well to give with some degree of liberality, and it is pleasant to know that Mr. Waldron is keeping our benevolence from going astray. The movement to have the Congressional Library kept open on Sunday ought not to be allowed to die out through sheer indifference. It is of vital importance to the poor man and his children who cannot afford libraries at home. The cartoon used in The Colored American two weeks ago anent the Philadelphia conference and Prof. Booker T. Washington was copied from the Afro American Ledger in Baltimore. We omitted to give our valuable contemporary credit for it. THE WEST INDIAN SHOW. The Grounds Broken and the Buildings Going up for the Great Charleston Exposition—Work of the Colored Women The Doings of the Social World Jenkins Orphanage. Charleston, S. C., Special—The work at the grounds and on the various buildings of the Charleston Fair which is to be held here this winter is rushing ahead wonderfully, and the colored people of the city are doing everything in their power to make their department of the exposition a success. The colored women of the city are doing excellent work here, besides having other ladies touring the country in the interest of their department at the exposition. Mrs. N. B. Sterrett, who is the head of the Colored Woman's Department at the exposition is now on an extended tour through the northern and middle states in the interest of the department, and it is hoped here that she will bring back much valuable advice, articles, and plans for the exhibition. Mrs. Sterrett will stop at Knoxville her old home, Richmond, Baltimore and other places. She will also stop at Washington, D. C. where she will confer with Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, President of the National Confederation of Colored Women and many other prominent colored ladies who have expressed a willingness to render all possible assistance towards the promotion of the colored people's department here. Mrs. Sterrett will visit Boston and New York and will in July attend the meeting of the National Confederation at Buffalo and will have an opportunity to see the Pan American Exposition there, beside meeting many of the prominent women of our race. While Mrs. Sterrett is away Miss Jennie Weston and Miss Hattie A. Marshall will do all in their power to keep things going. Prof. Bocker T. Washington being the head of the Negro Department promises to make it elipse all former efforts of the colored people at other expositions. The Negro exhibit which was shown at the Paris Fair and is now at the Buffalo Exposition will be brought to Charleston and made part of the exhibit. Prof. Washington says he means to make this exhibit of the colored people at the Charleston Fair a success, as he means to have a grand and select class of exhibits. The following gentlemen have been appointed officials for the Negro Department: Executive committee, Mr. E. A. Lawrence, Messrs. S. W. Bennett, Wm. Ingliss, Dr. Thomas E. Miller, Rev. N. Sterritt, Rev. J. L Dart and Mr W. J. Parker. President Thos, Miller of Orangeburgf S. C. is in charge of the educational exhibit, Mr. F. J. Jackson is field agent and secretary, Prof. Booker T. Washington chief and Dr. W. D. Crum, M. D. assistant chief On Monday evening June 17th there was a exhibition given at the Thomson Auditorium by Prof. Dowling for the benefit of the Colored Women's Department of the exposition. The Professor showed some excellent views and pictures, some of them was not shown before in any of the colored churches. There was a large attendance and it was an all around success despite the threatening weather, as we have had heavy rain falls the past two weeks. On Tuesday night June June 18th at Mt. Zion A M E. church, the Messrs. Edwards, Hayne and Twine, all able lawyers of our race, and of Charleston, spoke on the most momentous question of the day. Their subject was: Resolved, that the present disfranchisement of the Negro is the solution of the race problem. Those gentleman spoke and brought in during their debate some timely resolutions as to the present disfranchisement of the Negro. Their debate was most interesting and due credit is given those gentlemen for their discussions. The tenth annual exhibition of the Jenkins Orphanage Institute took place here on Friday evening June 14th at Centenary church, Wentworth street. The program of the exhibition was interesting and pleasing from beginning to end. President Jenkins of the school made some responsive remarks concerning his school for orphans and the work they are accomplishing under his charge, etc. Then there was the reading of the 24th Psalm and then the Lords prayer by the school, followed by various selections by the pupils of the school. The fairy hoop drill and flag exercises were excellent and deserves much credit, and President ought to be proud of the fine training of his pupils, due to the careful supervision of his school teachers. Misses Whipple and Cadet of the Home Mission Society of Chicago, Ill. gave a short address on the sewing and needle work done by some of the pupils of the school. The Rev. W. P. Carolina, pastor St. Lukes A. M. E. church gave an interesting address to the school, his subject was the value of benevolent institutions and he spoke of the early beginning of the school, relating the noble work and what Pres Jenkins has done and is still doing for the uplifting of the poor unfortunate waifs of his race. He also spoke interestingly of the value of benevolent institutions. The children of the orphanage are noted for being good speakers and singers, and they certainly lived up to it Friday night last. The children spoke and sang as though they were alone, instead of being before a large audience. The solos sang by the children were excellent and all who attended the exercises enjoyed them. May the Rev. Jenkins live long and continue to perform that most worthy mission, preach the Gospel and edit his paper. Dr. Albert Stevens of Pension Bureau, has been on the sick list. problems which they come face to face with—everyday problems. From the establishment of the institution it has been the policy of its Principal, Mr. Washington, to get hold of the best teachers for the academic and normal courses (as well as for all the other divisions), regardless of where they are educated; neither the question of the place of education nor the denominational leanings of the individual are taken into consideration; the fitness of the instructor alone is considered. Mr. J. D. McCall, a college graduate, is at the head of the academic training. The normal branch of the academic work is under the direction of Miss S. H. Porter, a competent and experienced teacher. The effort at Tuskegee is to make the teaching normal (not only in name but in fact as well). Mr. McCall has a corps of active and brilliant assistants, 27 in number, who come from such institutions as the Armour Institute of Technology, University of Chicago, Kansas State University, Hampton Institute, Chicago Art Institute, Fisk University, Atlanta University, Massachusetts State Normal School, Straight University, Radcliffe College, Boston Normal School of Gymnastics, and the Connecticut State Normal School. Many of the teachers of the Academic Department also spend the summer at Martha's Vineyard, the Hampton Summer Institute, University of Chicago, and other places where they can be helped. Besides, the Institute annually employs one of the foremost pedagogical experts of America to come to Tuskegee to lecture on the underlying principles of teaching. The academic work of the school is divided into three preparatory and four normal grades of instruction. Five hundred graduates have gone out from the school and are doing effective work in various communities, and more than 5,000 others who were not able to remain to complete the course of study, are doing helpful and satisfactory work in various communities throughout the South as well as in many Northern States. Mr. McCall, the Director of the Academic Department, is a graduate of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., and is well prepared for the work which is under his general supervision. Mr. McCall is an ardent student. In chemistry he is a trained expert. Since coming to Tuskegee he has spent his summers at Martha's Vineyard, and in studying advanced work in chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, and advanced work in bacteriology at the University of Chicago. During eight years of his connection with the school Mr. McCall rendered invaluable service as instructor in the natural sciences and had demonstrated his ability so completely for the more responsible position of Director of the Department that he was promoted to it when a vacancy occurred, three years ago. During the three years he has been Director he has brought the department up to a very high degree of efficiency. Mr. J. R. E. Lee, who is in charge of the mathematics division, is a native of Texas and a graduate of the college department of Bishop College, class of 1889. Mr. Lee taught in the public schools of Texas for a number of years, and later returned to his alma mater and was for eight years employed as head of the division of college mathematics, and during the summers conducted State summer normal institutes for teachers. He has taken a special course at the University of Chicago, and since coming to Tuskegee has brought the division over which he presides up to a very high standard. He has made the subject of pedagogy a special study. The Division of English and Elocution is in charge of Mr. Charles Winter Wood, a graduate of Beloit College, Beloit, Wis., also of the Chicago Theological Seminary. Mr. Wood has been of invaluable service to the institution, and is regarded as one of the important men of the Academic Department. Mr. T. W. Talley, a graduate of Fisk University, is in charge of the chem- --- MASONIC. Sunday last I traveled northward and stopped at the home of the Grand High Priest Frank H. Czzens. Everything was confusion as I entered being an unexpected visitor. I found present Past Grand High Priest Samuel H. West, Past Grand Master Henry Cleman and Past Master Julius Warren. No sooner had I entered than Grand High Priest Czzens called from labor to refreshmen's of which I partook sumptuously. Past Grand High Priest West gave an interesting account of the early history of the craft, of the days spent in Jackson Hall Ally. Grand Master Coleman spoke of the great work done, and being done by the ladies of the Eastern Star Chapter of which he is at present the Grand Royal Patron. Brother Julius Warren demanded time to make a statement relative to a matter in which he was most interested, which was procuring of a banquet hall where the members of Meridian Lodge could drink their lemonade in peace. He proposed to collect from every Master Mason 50 cents with which to defray the expense. This movement will be started at the next meeting of Meridian Lodge by Bro. Warren, object to provide a suitable banquet hall. Look out for Brother Julius. I am of the opinion that the object of this gathering was making of slates and I am confident one slate was constructed, and that Brother Julius will be well provided for. Let us vote early and often for Bro. Julius. Ask West and Cozzens what they have decided to give him? Brother Turner wants that subscription so as to pay Bro. Cooper This paper is not printed free Any Brother knowing where grapes may be procured please notify Bro. L G. Fletcher at once. That new life Queen Esther has come from seeing the work done in Gethsemane. They have no doutt but that in the contest this year for the jewel that their chapter with its present officers will wear it. They complimented Past Matron Sister E. L Wayne on her very impressive work done during the past year, but that in this contest she is out, not being an officer. On Thursday last I had a very pleasant chat with Honored Landricks and Coleman of Gethsemane Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. They were very lavish in their praises of the order, commented on the good work they had accomplished and the great amount of relief that had been extended to those in distress. They spoke of how the ladies of their branch of the order had banded together and raised the money with which that iron fence was placed around the Masonic Temple. In speaking of the great proficiency acquired in ritualistic work of the order they both asserted that it first began in Gethsemane Chapter. They spoke with much pride of the ritual work as done by sisters Henny Robinson and Annie Warren. Messrs. G W. Bragg and brother, proprietors of the Richmond Steam Laundry of Richmond, Virginia, spend a few days in Washington this week They made many friends while here and left the city pleased with their visit. While in the city they were the guests of Dr. F. J. Cardoza, a popular pedagog and well known in Masonic circles. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. (Continued from 1st page.) istry and science divisions of the school. Mr. Talley is a thorough expert and has done much individual work. He is regarded as one of the most advanced Negro writers on biological subjects. He has infused new life into his division since becoming connected with the school. Among others who may be mentioned are the following: Mr. F. C. Johnson, a graduate of the Armour Institute of Technology, teacher of mathematics and manual training; Mr. John J. Wheeler, Armour Institute of Technology, mathematics; Rev. B. H. Peterson, Lincoln University, psychology; Mr. J. W. Myers, State Normal School, Michigan, physics; Miss Clara M. Coy, Connecticut State Normal School, writing; Mrs. A. U. Craig, University of Kansas, English, Phelp's Hall Bible School; Mrs. L. L. Kenniebrew, Fisk University, English grammar, physiology; Miss Minnie C. Kelley, Chicago Art Institute, freehand drawing; Miss Lulu M. Cropper, Tuskegee Institute, critic teacher, in charge of training school; Miss Melissa A. Jones, Chicago High School, assistant teacher Training School; Miss Alberta V. Scott, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, reading; Miss Azalie Thomas, Boston Normal School of Gymnastics, gymnastics, as well as of others who have also been well prepared for the work which is required of them. In conclusion I beg to quote from an article contributed to the American Monthly Review of Reviews for June, written by its editor, Dr. Albert Shaw, who visited Tuskegee with the Ogden party last April. Among other things Mr. Shaw writes: "As throwing a side light on the co-ordination of educational and practical work (at Tuskegee), a little circumstance may be noted that was observed by the writer in visiting a night class of young pupils in arithmetic. Each one of these pupils, boys and girls alike, had been required to go to the place where ground had been broken for the new Carnegie Library, take careful measurements of the ground as staked out, and make a neat scale drawing from which a practical builder could have worked. Having ascertained the superficial area, each pupil was instructed to find out the depth to which the architect had decided to dig the cellar, and then to calculate the number of cubic yards of necessary excavation. Thus, not only were such students as actually worked on the Carnegie Library Building obliged to learn these things as they labored, but even the pupils serving in other parts of the industrial organization were taught their lessons in mathematics, not so much from books as through direct application to the problems that had to be solved every day in the work going on about them. We mention this as a simple hint to many white teachers, who might accomplish more in these days of late spring and early summer by taking their pupils out of doors, and giving their arithmetic or geography lessons a relation to things in the vicinity, than by severe thumbing of books through weary hours at stiff desks. The Tuskegee method does not unduly discount books, but it brings them into their right relation to education and life. It is conspicuously true that the pupils educated by the Hampton and Tuskegee method come into a simpler, more direct and more excellent use of the English language than those in certain other institutions who are taught by the more conventional literary methods, and whose use of language has a tendency to become stilted and artificial." In this somewhat hasty review of the academic work we hope to have been able in a small degree to give some idea of the value of the work which is being done along academic lines at Tuskegee. EMMETT J. SCOTT. 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