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The Colored American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER Library of Congress LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECEIVED JULY 27 1801 PERIODICAL DIV. VOL. 9 NO. 17. A MAN OF THE HOUR From the Rank of Private, Wm. C. Warmsley Rises to the Eminence of Captain and Assistant Surgeon-Ga'lant Service in Spanish War-Two Years in the Philippines-The Smithsonian a Benefactor of His Researches. The Spanish-American war has come to an end. The war in the Philippines is gradually coming to such a condition that the predatory war which lasted hundreds of years between Spain and the Philippine and nearly a two years war between Uncle Sam and these people is about at an end. The history of these wars are yet to be written and it is needless to say that the bronzed American will occupy a conspicuous place in the book, if written by an impartial historian. The history of the colored troops in all of the American wars is too well known for repetition at this time. In the Revolutionary war we had our Crispus Attucks. In the war of 1812 the black troops saved Jackson and won the day at New Orleans. In this same war the Negro sharp-shooter were in evidence on every battle field. In the war of the Rebellion, we have only to remember Fort Pillar, Fort Wagner Fort Hudson, the fall of Richmond, Hood's raid, Peach-tree creek and the Wilderness. We cannot get to the Spanish-American war without referring to the heroism of the 24th and 25th Infantry and the 9th and 10.h Cavalry in the border war with the Indians. In the Spanish-American war these same black regulars were mobilized in Lakeland, Florida; were among the first to reach the Island of Cuba and led the fight at El Cana Laquasima and San Juan Hill. The subject of this article is one of a thousand of these brave black boys who have followed the fortunes of the flag and, acting to the sentiment of Sergt. Carney, when given an order to charge, have said, "the old flag never touched the ground." Notwithstanding the splendid records made by the black troops in the Spanish-American and the Polilippines wars, in the mustering out a few weeks ago, not a single commissioned officer in the 48th U. S. Vs., was called up for examination for a commission in the Regular Army notwith stancing that all of the white officers were ordered up for these examinations except those belonging to the Regular army. What does this mean? Does it mean that the brave black soldiers who volunteered to stand by the flag are to be ignored in the reorganized army? Does it mean that the appointments of the lieutenantcies, captaincies and high officers are all to go to white men, to the sons of rebels, to the heirs of excongressmen, broken-down politicians and wrecks? It would seem so. It is refreshing to meet the colored troops that have returned from the Philippines, to hear their glad huzzahs, to be inspired by their bouyancy and hope and to hear their plans of the future Captain Asst. surgeon William C. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1901. U.S. CAPT. WM. C. WARMSLEY, Late Asst. Surgeon 49th U. S. V., Norwich, Conn. Warmley is one of this number. He was sent to the Philippines in '99 as first lieutenant and assistant surgeon and was assigned to the 49th Infantry and served as such with such efficiency and such a high degree of success that he was promoted to the rank of captain and assistant surgeon, which position he held until the disbanding of the 49th Infantry. He was born in Gloucester county, Virginia, in 1865, but at an early age was taken by his parents to Norwhich, Conn., where he received his education in the common schools of that town. At the age of seventeen, he joined the Regular army and served five years with the 9th Cavalry with credit to himself and his company. At the expiration of his enlistment, desiring to complete his education and to fit himself for the sterner duties of life, he came to Washington in '92, a stranger and without friends. It is said of him that after paying for a weeks room rent, he had fifty cents left. He noticed an advertisement in the Washington Post and secured a job of work as laborer. He served until '94 in this capacity, saving every penny ad economizing in every way. He entered the Howard University medical school in '94 and graduated with high honors in May '98. He then returned to his old home in Norwich, and when war was declared against Spain, he joined the army and was ap- pointed assistant surgeon with the 23rd Kansas volunteers also the 9th immunes of Louisiana. He performed active duties in Cuba, took part in the battles and was in the hospitals when the yellow fever was at its height and when calls were made for volunteers to serve as nurses. He assigned with the 10 h Cavalry and was commissioned as first lieutenant of the 49th V's. in September '99. After service of about nine months in the Philippines, he was promoted to the rank of captain, assistant surgeon May 4th, 1901 and was placed in charge of the Military Hospital at Ciaveria, P. I. He was mustered out June 30th 1901 reaching San Francisco, Cal., in July. His record both in Cuba and in the Philippine Island is without ablemish. He has passed all the examinations with the highest per cent. As an officer and as a private Dr. Warmsley stands high. His record for ability as well as for the length of service entitle him to one of the places recently created by an act of Congress as captain and assistant surgeon of the U.S. V's Dr Warmsley speaks the Spanish language as well as the average American speaks English. He has mastered the dialects of the Philippines and to his credit it must be said that, as surgeon in the 49th volunteers, he didn't lose a case. The picture here Continued on 9th page. PRICE FIVE CENTS. THE PAN--AMERICAN NEWS. A Row in the National Association of Colored Women; Mrs. B. T. Washington and Others Justified—The Education of Colored Youths Convention Many Prominent Men Present—Ohio Day at the Pan American—The Social Side of Buffalo. Colored Bankers to Meet. Buffalo, N. Y., Special—The National Association of Colored Women which met in Buffalo on the 8th to 12th inst., brought to the city some of the most prominent women from all parts of the country. The papers read by the women of this Convention showed that each of them had prepared before coming and that they all had a love for their work. Thursday evening the 11th was given over to the Oberlin women, nearly all of the speakers being graduates of Oberlin, Mrs Terrell, Mrs William H. Talbert of Buffalo, Mrs B. K. Bruce, Mrs J. C. Napier of Nashville, Penn, and Mrs Annie Sprague daughter of the late Frederick Douglass; all of these women honored themselves and the school they represent. During the Convention. The cuts of several of the women of the Convention appeared in prominent places in the Buffalo papers. The Association is destined to yield a great good if the difference can be adjusted between its members. The Harriett Beecher Stowe Club of Washington, D. C, caused quite an excitement. It was argued by the Ex-President of the Harriett Beecher Stowe Club that it was not the desire of the majority of the members of this Club to enter the N. A. C W., because they were not in harmony on certain things and that they were altogether of a local nature. The credentials of this Club were presented by Mrs. R. H. Terrell of Washington, Miss L. E. Dean as delegate. It was said by Mrs Lawson the Ex-President of the Harriett Beecher Stowe Club, that, "the credentials were not signed by an officer of the Club and that they were improperly presented, yet this Club was accepted and is now in the N. A. C W., whether the majority wanted it or not." Mrs. Thurman, on this day of accepting the Harriett Beecher Stowe of Washington moved, before the Credential Committee had appointed or the Convention organized, to extend to Mrs. Lawson the courtesies of the Convention: Mrs. Terrell objected to the resolution on the ground that no woman who had fought the Association as had Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson should be extended any courtesies from it; it was developed in this discussion that Mrs. Terrell had requested that Mrs. Lawson before leaving Washington should appear on the program and that she had further urged Mrs. Lawson to allow her name (Mrs. Lawson's) to be used a candidate for corresponding secretary of the Association. This action between two of the most prominent women of the Convention and the country caused a great deal of comment. Mrs. Lawson was extended the courtesies of the Convention and appeared as a delegate from (Continued on 5th page.) 10 Entertainments Galore for the Visiting Social Melange and Local Mention. Grand Rapids, Mich.. Special—Mr. J. Harvey Paugburn is the eastern correspondent for the Detroit Informer and his news letters from Nassau last winter was very good. Editor J R Loomis of Detroit Informer is a weekly visitor to the city, he has several pupils studying stenography under him. The editor files several positions in business and public circles with credit to himself and the race. W. Itving Richards of Detr it was in the city Sunday. Mr. Leo Goings is chef at the Merchants Hotel, Iron Mountains, Mich Miss Hattie Beverly our progressive school teacher will be promoted next fall. Mrs. B Williams will build a handsome cottage on James street this summer. Mrs. Linna Cri- up, the correspondent of the Detroit Informer has gone to Detroit. Mr. Wm. Lacy of Chicago has made himself a reputation as a vocalist will become a residence of this city. Prince Albert Pinkney gave an elaborate reception last week, which was the reception of the season. Messrs. J. Harvey Pangburn and Charles Letts, late of New York City will spend the summer in Saratoga. Messrs. C. E. Thompson, Frank Cheek's and Fred Williams of Detroit returned from the Philippines last week. Wm. Nelson and Chas. Bowser of this city returned from Philippines last week. Mr. Nelson will re-enlist after a short vacation. Mr. Frank Hausen who was headwaiter at the Peninsular Club several years has charge of bachelor apartments in this city. Mr George Long, the able and progressive headwaiter of the Colonial Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, will spend his vacation in Michigan. Miss Daisy Williams has nothing but bouquets to give to her friends of the hospitality that was shown her at Hot Springs, Ark, last winter. Miss Myrtle Craig has become so attached to Greenville, S. C. and some of its citizens until there is doubt is to her returning as Miss Craig. Mrs. J. C Ford is making a financial success at Mackinow this summer at her catering establishment Mrs. Ford has only trained assistants. Its rumored that the wedding be is will begin to jungle in the near future and several of young girls are practicing to march by the music of Lohen grin. H. C. Milton, second waiter at the Colonial Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the H. and S. W. N. B. A. is spending his vacation at the Lakeside Club. Mr. Chasles Lett was proprietor of the Western Cafe, 31st street until the riot last summer. After the riot he and James Marshall opened the Hotel Marshallt on 53rd street. The Sir Knights and friends attending the conclave in Detroit will be entertained by an excursion to Put-in Bay given by Messrs. W Irving, Richards and Henry Gregory. Mr Jas. T Goings who has been the chef of the Peninsular Club for twelve years was replaced three years ago by a white crew, has taken his position again and is giving the satisfaction which made him indispensable. Mr. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Ambrose Pendleton is his hustling and competent second and Mr. Robert Geings third cook The Peninsular Club has a competent de cusine crew. The Editor's Corner A great many subscribers who receive this issue of The Colored American will not receive another issue unless they remit for their overdue subscriptions. Notices of the most kindly nature, and duns so mild that they would hardly seem like duns, have been sent to more than a thousand persons who are able to pay and who have been reading The Colored American for from two to three years. Much as we dislike to part company with them, we must do so after this week. Their bills will be placed in the hands of a lawyer for collection and we are prepared to receive all kinds of complaints and excuses of "why they have not paid" up before. A glance at the advertising pages of The Colored American will show that every line of business is represented in its columns. Our readers will do well to patronize those who are advertising in our columns. Short paragraphs and light matter is preferable to our readers in hot weather, to the heavy, long-winded articles which many of our staff correspondents presist in sending in. Boil down your matter and make your news itemsas brief as possible. The next issue of The Colored American will contain a most excellent and original contribution from the pen of our gifted Bruce Grit under the caption of "The American Liar." You will miss a good laugh and lets of fun if you don't read this article. There is a gradual falling off of the campaign sheets that have filled the exchange baskets with noise and patient backs for the last six or eight months. Our exchange list has been reduced about sixty in the past few weeks and we are not done with it yet. The second annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, which will be held in Chicago, August 20-24, will be the largest gathering of colored men ever held in this country. A notable feature will be the absence of professional politicians, muntebanks and calamity howlers. It will be composed largely of men who are engaged in business and who are making a success of it. President Booker T. Washington, assisted by the other officers, is arranging a most unique and interesting program. A neat pamphlet, setting forth the semi-centennial of the A. M. F. Church in California and the Golden Jubilee at Bethel Church of which Rev. Floyd Grant Suelson, M. A., Ph. D., is pastor, has been received. The program is a msot interesting one and a number of bishops and influential menof the church as well as of the city of San Francisco are down on the program. Rev. Snelson returned from Africa last year after a sojourn on the dark continent of a number of years. He is meeting with great success in his work in California. HOTEL OLE HOTEL OLE OFFICE The Famous Hotel Date Atlantic City, N. J., has been released by a popular caterer and he has made great importance placing electric lights and fans all through the papered and painted, and the service made theous equipment which was rated stile only for ca, it now far excels its past accommodation be no fruit whatever. The hotel is still under Please write for booklets, Hotel Da'e, Kentucky. N. J. E. W. Dale, Pr. Nathau WATSON'S AN IDEAL SUMMER RESORT Located Take 7th Street Car to Chester Bridge Car or F Street Car, change and Societies, Clubs and Parties are in "Watson's Park." No charge for great Park Large and Shady, Crystal order. For further information call or A. D. WATSON. has been released by its previous owner has made great improvements for and fans all through the house. The land the service made more complete was rated as the only first class Afro-itis past accommodations, and we are. The hotel is still under the management, Hotel Da'e, Kentucky and Arctic E. W. Dale, Prop., Nathaulet Diggs, M. WATSON'S PARK SUMMER RESORT. Located on Glen E. Street Car to Chevy Chase, Chevy Car, change at 32d and H. and Parties are invited to spend No charge for grounds. Ed Shady, Crystal Spring Wash information call on or address A. D. WATSON, Proprietor 2025 L St. 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 pared and painted, and the service made more complete. With all of its previous equipment which was rated 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., Nathauel Diggs, Mgr. 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. THE MUSEUM This magnificent hotel will open June 15 open until September 15th. Accom modation ence; terms reasonable. It is within thirty leave Chestnut street ferries every half hour, owner and proprietor. For terms address Camden County, N. J. BEAUTIFUL - BRE BUCK Right on the Chesapeake Bay. The managers of the Bay Shore Sur- near Hampton and Old Point, have pleas will be opened to the public for the seas This popular Resort is undergoing in vilien, to accommodate 700 people is no comfortable rooms and spacious parlor & The equipment is thorough, and the serv Special attention given to Church, 8 excursions. LARGE HALL FOR SUMMER Correspondence solicited. Address, BAY SHORE hotel will open June 15th for the reception 15th. Accommodations strictly first. It is within thirty minutes ride to the pier every half hour, fare 31 cents, recharge for terms address at present, C. BREEZY BUCKROE Omahapeake Bay. Sea Baths. At the Bay Shore Summer Resort Old Point, have pleasure in an or public for the season of 1901, our art is undergoing important imitate 700 people is now being erected spacious parlor and private dining, and the service is the best given to Church, Sunday School, HALL FOR SUMMER CONVENTION, publicized. Address, BAY SHORE HOTEL CO. P. O B. This magnificent hotel will open June 15th for the reception of guests and remain open until September 15th. Accom modations strictly first-class with every convenience; terms reasonable. It is within thirty minutes ride from Philadelphia; trains leave Chestnut street ferries every half hour, fare 31 cents, return booklets. C.A. SMITH, owner and proprietor. For terms address at present, C.A. SMITH, Snow Hill P, O. Camden County, N. J. Right on the Chesapeake Bay. Sea Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. The 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. 1 --- --- by its previous owner Mr. E. W. Dale, the improvements for the coming season, by which the house. The hotel has been newly made more complete. With all of its previous first class Afro-American hotel in Ameri-ations, and we are positive that there will under the management of Mr. Nat Diggs Kentucky and Arctic avenues, Atlantic City Prop., Paulel Diggs, Mgr. 'S PARK, PORT. Used on Glen Echo Railway. Chevy Chase, change to Cabin John at 32d and P streets. We invited to spend a day's outing at grounds. Postal Spring Water. Meals served to all on or address. TON, Proprietor, 2025 L St., Northwest. HOTEL Woodlawn Terrace L lawnside, N J. 15th for the reception of guests and remain nations strictly first-class with every conven- tions minute ride from Philadelphia; trains arrive 31 cents, return booklets. C.A. SMITH. pass at present, C. A. SMITH, Snow Hill P. O. REEZY CKROE BEACH! Sea Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. Summer Resort, on the electric car line sites are in announcing that their Resort season of 1901, on Wednesday May 29th. Important improvements. A large pa- nion being erected and a nest hotel with and private dining room, is being built. Service is the best. Sunday School and Society picnics and SUMMER CONVENTIONS NO LIQUORS. RE HOTEL COMPANY, P. O Box 364, Hampton, Va. THE HOTEL HENDERSON, Atlantic City, New Jersey. A strictly up to date hotel for the accommodation of first class colored people. It has all modern improvements: large and airy rooms newly upholstered, renovated and repapered. Its location is the very best in a quiet neighborhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuisine is the best—Mr Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars address. STACY I. HENDERSON, 120 N. Mississippi Av. Atlantic City, N.J. E. E. COOPER, Secretary. BOOKER T. WASHINGION, President. T. THOS. FORTUNE, Chairman Ex. Committee. Twenty one States were represented at the session of the National Negro Business League which was organized at Boston last summer. The second annual session is to be held at Chicago August 21, 22, 23d. The local committee in charge of arrangements has matters well in hand and has arranged for a splendid and for the proper entertainment for the guests. The League will be in session for three days and will be tendered a banquet on the evening of the last day by the local citizens and an excursion to Milwaukee by lake steamer Saturday, August 24th. It is now quite evident that this organization will prove a live factor in the promotion of the race progress. It is primarily designed to urge our people, men and women to engage in business pursuits. Any person engaged in any commercial enterprise or properly delegated to represent any individuals engaged in any business enterprises is entitled to membership and is especially urged to be present. Reduced rates of one and one third fare have been secured from all points for this meeting. Special reduced rates may be secured from some sections on account of the Pan-American Exposition. Further information regarding the League can be had by addressing the President Booker T. Washington, at Tuskegee, Ala. E. E. COOPER, Secretary. The National Negro Business Twenty one States were represented at Boston last summer. The local committee in charge of arranged proper entertainment for the guests quet on the evening of the last day in day, August 24th. It is now quite race progress. It is primarily designed. Any person engaged in any commerce any business enterprises is entitled to and one third fare have been secured from some sections on account of the be had by addressing the President REDUCED RATES TO MEETING OF THE National Afro-American Council, Philadelphia, Pa. August 7th and 10th, 1901 and for the National Negro Business League, Chicago, August 20th and 24th A reduction of fare and one-third, on the certificate plan, has been secured for those attending the meeting of the National Afro-American Council, Philadelphia, Pa., August 7th and 10th. The following directions are submitted for your guidance: 1. Tickets at full fare for the going journey may be secured within three days (exclusive of Sundays) prior to and during the first two days of the meeting. The advertised dates of the meeting are from August 7 to to 10, consequently you can obtain your ticket not earlier than August 3d, nor later than August 7th. Be sure that, when purchasing your going ticket, you request a certificate. Do not make the mistake of asking for a receipt. 2 Present yourself at the railroad station for ticket and certificate at least 30 minutes before departure of train. 3. Certificates are kept at all stations. If you inquire at your station you will find out whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to place of meeting If not, agent will inform you at what station they can be obtained. You can purchase a local ticket thence, and there take up a certificate and through ticket. 4 On your arrival at the meeting, present your certificate to Cyrus Field Adams, Secretary National Afro-American Council. 5. It has been arranged that the special agent of the Trunk Line Association will be in attendance to validate certificates on August 8th. You are advised of this, because if you arrive at the meeting and leave for home again prior to the special agent's arrival, you cannot have the benefit of the reduction on the home journey. Similarly, if you arrive at the meeting later than August 8th, after the special agent has left, you cannot have your certificate validated for the reduction returning. 6 So as to prevent disappointment, it must be understood that the reduction on return journey is not guaranteed, but is contingent on an attend- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. BOOKER T. WASHINGION, President. Press League Will Meet in Chicago, N related at the session of the National Negro second annual session is to be held and events has matters well in hand and has The League will be in session for th by the local citizens and an excursion to evident that this organization will proven needed to urge our people, men and wom special enterprise or properly delegated to the membership and is esp cially urged to told from all points for this meeting. S Pan-American Exposition. Further in Booker T. Washington, at Tuskegee, A ance of not less than 100 persons holding certificates obtained from ticket agents at starting points, showing payment of full first-class fare of not less than 75 cents on going journey, provided, however, that if the certificates present'ed fall short of the required minimum and it shall appear that round trip tickets are held in lieu of certificates they shall be reckoned in arriving at the minimum. 7. If the necessary minimum is in attendance, and your certificate is duly validated, you will be entitled up to August 14th, to a continuous passage ticket to your destination by the route over which you make the going journey, at one-third the limited fare. Except from stations where it is possible to reach place of meeting by noon of August 8th, tickets may be sold for morning trains of that date. CYRUS FIELD ADAMS, Secretary. About Producing Great Men. From The World's Work The most intereing aspect of the subject of producing supremely great men is what may be called the superstitious aspect of it. There is no other subject that we know as little about, few others about which so much has been written. The weariest weight of dull nonsense on the book-shelves of the world are the endless volumes whose authors pretend to give a logical account of supremely great men. Why Shakspere was Shakspere, why he came when he did, why he did what he did—the influences" that shaped his mind and the whole multitudious folderal have wasted much time of industriu men and simple readers. And in one sense it is perfectly true that a democracy cannot afford to be staining after the producing of great men, even if it knew how to produce them; for the business of a democracy is to give every man a chance to develop what small or great measure of power is in him. The great men will take care of themselves when they come. How to entice Nature to bring them forth—that is so far beyond us that Mr. Schurman's reproach seems academic and fantastical; and, if "all our higher institutions of learning must bear the reproach," as he said, what a task he lays on our institutions of learning! 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FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, O.C. 12 CITY PRRAPAAGHS. Among the Sunday visitors were Prof. W. S. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Houston, Miss Lute Porter, Dr. Julia Hall and daughters, Mr. Wm. Butler, Mr. Chas. J. Pickett, Miss Lilly Ramsey, Messrs. Blackburn and Grimshaw. Miss Addi. S. McKnight of the Charlotte (N.C.) graded schools; and Mrs. R. B. Williams of Winston-Salem (N.C.), both representatives of Southern culture and refinement, passed through the city recently, the former going to New York and the latter to Buffalo. Captain Davis J. Gilmer, late of the 49th U. S. volunteers, is spending a few days in this city. He reached San Francisco, Cal., two weeks ago, met his family in New Orleans, La., and journeyed to his old home in Greensboro, N. C. He will visit New York and other eastern points before returning South. Captain W. R. Staff, of the 49th U. S. volunteer, is taking a rest in this city. He spent nearly two years in the Philippine Islands and sustainad the reputation he had made as a member of the 24th infantry. He was in Cuba and led a charge at San Juan Hill. He is undecided as to his future. Mr. Robert P. Leffridge, author of the new sensational song, "The City by the Sea side" in company with Mr. Harry Javis, Jr., J, B, Paterson, and Geo. Martin, give this office a serenade last Monday evening. The new song rendered by this quartet is both musical and catchy and is the equal of many of the old masterpieces as well as such favorites as "The Old Oaken Bucket," "Moonlight by the Lake" and "The Wabash." The arriva's at Adams House, Albany, N. Y., July 16-22: Mrs. J. V. V. Paris, New York City; Mr. J. J. Wheeler, and wife; Walter Murray, city; Mrs N. Ruife, city; H. V. Smith, Jersey, city; Miss Nara Lambert, Raleigh, N. C; R. M. Martin, New York: E. L. Jackson, New York. Mr. A. H. Montgomery, formerly of the Ideal Orchestra, has organized the Montgomery Orhestra and Military Band. He is a popular musical director and leader and has selected the best mea from the different orchestras and bands in the city. He guarantees satisfaction and solicits the patronage of the music loving public. He will be on the trip down the Potomac with the Amphions Saturday evening, August 23rd, when all the popular airs will be rendered. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, WANTED-To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System, Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. Two furnished rooms for rent, large, cool, airy; nice location, convenient to cars and herdies and very reasonable in price. Call a 11505 P st. n. w. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W, Washington, D. C, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. WILL TAKE STAGE. Activities in Zion Circles-A Great Race Newspaper-Wolverine Notes. Grand Rapids, Mich., Special—At the A. M. E. Zion church Mr. and Mrs. Corbin gave a delightful reception in the reception room of their church which was well attended by the members, friends and visitors. The young ladies and gentlemen were particularly notice able, this being the church reception of the season. Their pastor, Rev. M. R. Williams was absent attending conference which convened at Coldchester, Canada. It is doubtful if Rev. Williams returns to his present mission. Should the Reverend not return it will be regretted very much by his devoted congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin were ably assisted by Mrs. Dillard, Mrs. Jones and Miss Corbin and other members and well wishers of Zion church. Those who were unable to be present missed a treat. The A. M. E. Zion church is progressing nicely; space will not permit to name all individuals who attended and assisted Mr. and Mrs. Corbin to make this one grand reception. The recitations, vocal and instrumental solos and duets were above the average church receptions given in our city. Look for our next mention in The Colored American. Mr. Jack Adams, our hustling operative and speculative mason and esteemed citizen, is one of the busiest contractors in the city. Mrs. Jack Adams has been quite sick but is improving nicely. Mr. C. J. Thomas has been in the employ of the School Furniture Company as receiving and shipping clerk for several years. Mr. Thomas is highly esteemed by all who know him. Mr. Charles Jones will leave for the Pan-American Exposition next month. Mr. Gus Riley, a local "Knight of the Napkins" formerly of the 'Octo-roons' now located at the Lakeside Club will take to the stage this fall playing the role of a tragedian. Miss Eva McConnell of Eastern Star Conrt has gone to the Conclave in Detroit. Mr. Charles Wilson and Miss Bertha Brown of Kalamazoo were visitors in the city Sunday. Miss Smith of Battle Creek who has been visiting Miss Daisy Williams returned home Sunday evening. Miss Grace Craig leaves for the Pan-American nextweek. Messrs. Thompson and Elliott who have been at the Peninsular Club for several weeks went to Detroit Tuesday. Mr. Walter Carter is the recognized Beau Brummel of the city, but there may be others. Watch for our news stand ad in our next issue it will be at the best and most convenient news stand in the city opposite Soldier's Monument on S. Division. Look for our ad. Mrs, Minnie Hobbs who has been visiting in Nashville, Tenn., for three months returned home last week. The reception given at Mrs. Carter's last week was enjoyed by all who attended. Misses Addie and Minnis Carter proved themselves to be admirable entertainers. To be e pluribus unum that anticipates visting Kalamazoo. Don't forget the 1st of August. To observe the glory and beauty of the day lock to the South and there you see commaderies from nearly every State in the Union: Where is tha? Detroit, only Detroit. The Young American Band under the direction of of the able leader John Bell was seen to an advantage during their parade last week. See who they are in our next issue, THE JAY. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you may age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to as the country you pay 35 cents per month a months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 000ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. Use Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per 80 cents per month. receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay. our family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. Benefit is $125.00. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cent- s. Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 to you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. Amit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues for Certifica'e is valued first year at from $100 to $335, and $200 to $65. Amit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues for Certifica'e is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After to $300. Amit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues for Certifica'e is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. A Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is of 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over 100 BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound surviving institution that is a credit not only to the Or- ganization but to the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to the cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposit interest is paid on time deposits. The following report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia s. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— LIABILITIES. | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ... | $8,272 80 | Capital stock paid in ... | 88,125 00 | | Bond | | Surplus fund ... | 80,957 00 | | ... | 164,423 83 | Undivided profits ... | 6,826 00 | | ... | 48,383 22 | Demand certificate of de- posit ... | 96,786 00 | | ... | 14,000 00 | Time certificates of deposit | 118,424 00 | | ... | 99,588 00 | Total ... | 391,120 00 | | ... | 6,850 00 | ... | ... | | Taxes | | ... | | ... | 1 388 99 | ... | ... | | ... | 12,399 80 | ... | ... | | ... | 35,820 00 | ... | ... | | ... | 391,120 84 | ... | ... | Cery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. members of the Order and the public generally are save- of food products. The newspaper published by the order from its own or stands for the voice of the people, representing co- nion of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 job office bids for the work of the people, which the style and at low prices. Second, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchaser- ed thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With un- broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- members alone, nor even to members families, but ther- ged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the- The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious whole people. black and white, North, East, South, our contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Hone- warded to the casier of the Reformer's Savings Bank same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Third, and the public, when visiting Richmend, Va., and Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel and $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 yeu dues, $4 75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valid After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 year $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 year $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from da You are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the reqip pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of T29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALE MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audite close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent, on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voicen operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico O 634 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, m doors are opened to the aged and decrepid or residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributions can be forwarded to the casin who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, w invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. In add buildings. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 O.her stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth S'., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own ofice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hotel with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases 13 buildings. For any further information, address ]W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, TAYLOR, G. W, Master. --- Pablo Picasso BEE HIVE RESOURCES. TAYLOR, G. W, Master. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES ]W. P. BURKELL, G. W. Secretary, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. J. 18 Interior Tinting: R. E. RENCHER, The leading colored artistic designer, decorator and wall paperist. Complete Stock Estimates and Samples furnished Work done here in town can be inspected at any time. Rencher, 2211 7th N. W. Wall Papering. Painting. Wall Papering. The only ICE C. AM PARK S- or colored ladies is at 1128 7th Street, N. W. Best ice cream and best of treatment. Call and investigate. Soda fountain inconnection. Remember the number DR, D. W. ONLY, DENTIST. Has removed from 420 D St. S. E. to 421 3rd Street, Southwest. All work at reasonable rates. Consultation free. Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. CROWNSVILLE COTTAGE --- is an attractive place to spend the hot weather. It is a high and pleasantly situated farmhouse on the Annapolis railway. It is seven miles this side of Annapolis and only an hour's ride from Washington via B. and O. B & P. Railroad. First-class table and good beds. Can accommodate a few families. For further information write Mr. JNO T. JOHNSON, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., Md.; or enquire of Mrs. Webb, 1036 3rd Street, northwest. The River Queen. The Following dates have been chartered or Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Glymont on Steamer River Queen. July 25, Rehoboth church to Glymont "28, Metropolitan Club, Notly Hall "28, Family excursion, Notly Hall "29, American Club, No. 3 Notly Hall "30, Business Men Club, Notly Hall "31, Asbury A M E church, Notly Hall August 1, Bondel and Gayhearts, Lower Cedar Point "2, M E church Janitors, Notly Hall "4, Family excursion, "5, Philharmonic Glee Club, Lower Cedar Point "6, Knights of Jerusalem, Notly Hall "7, Odd Fellows Lodge, "8, Ancient Daughters of Febertha, Lower Cedar Point "9, Excelsior Club, Notly Hall "11, Family excursion, "12, Penj. Watkins, Lewer Cedar Point "13, Henry Tbbis Club, Lower Cedar Point "15, Junk Dealers, Glymont "16, Morning Glory Club, Notly Hall "18, Family excursion, "18, B. and P. Relief Club, Lower Cedar Point "21, Congressional Club, Notly Hall "22, James R Cooper, Lower Cedar Point "23, Elder Ladies Relief Club, Notly Hall "26, Minute Men, Notly Hall Spt.1, Lone Star Social Club, Lower Cedar Point "2, Knights of Jerusalem, Notly Hall Churches, clubs or parties desiring to secure good dates should see Capt. Woollen at once. His residence is 154 East Capitol st or N street Wharf southwest. DID YOU EVER THINK that $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accident would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia. Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor. 9th and F Sts. Washington, D. C. DURING THE SUMMER We make a Specialty of Scouring and Repairing Clothing. BENNETT B. SLADE & CO., Reliable Tailors. 1202 E Street. Branch: 6th & Missouri Avenue, N.W. Now is the time to renew your sub description to The Colored American. Don't wait to be dunned or to be sued but send it in at once: --- BIG CHURCHMEN MEET And Hold a Ministerial Convention at the "Retreat"—Bishop Derrick at the "Throttle"—Pleasure Seekers at Asbury Park—Notes. Asbury Park N J, Special—Asbury Park is in full bloom though the weather is oppressively hot. The Afro-American is conspicuous everywhere by his presence. Nearly every city in the Union is repre ented, especially Washington, D. C. whose sons and daughters are very much in evidence. The boarding houses for our people are well patronized and the season is about opened. We are having the usual summer entertainments by churches, clubs, societies, etc. One of the great feature of the events occurring among the Afro-Americans at this seaside resort last week was "The Ministers Ministerial Retreat" of the A. M. E. Church conference held at Bthel A. M. E. church on the 17th and 18th. The ministers of the First Episcopal District comprising the New York, New Jersey, New England and Philadelphia Conferences, but attended mainly by members of the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia conference bringing together about 70 persons among whom were many of the strong minds of the church. The intention of the meeting as described by the Bishop, "To break away from the burdens and worry of hard work, and like the Apostles of old, retire with Christ for renewd strength and vigor for future usefulness. Questions of a spiritual character tending toward the higher development of church work was discussed. The Bishop takes his place in the cab of the engine with hands on throttle and brake, this train is started, and when there appears danger of the train leaving the rails (when the brethren warm up to their work in the favor of debate) the Bishop puts on the brake and so suddenly is the powerful application made at times, that the brethren are sometimes jarred and then the trains resumes her regular speed. Very many questions of vital importance were discussed, and remedies suggested for the evils that were discovered. It was easy to discover the fact, that very few of the pastors were alike as to how to best attain a certain object as required by the laws of the Church. It might seem to those on the outside, from the views expressed by the speakers, that the Connection might be styled "a Connectional Disconnection" had not all these brethren been successful to bring the desired result in his own individual way. In very many of the discussions the Bishop and the brethren broke down connectional fences and walls, as they broadened out as to their several creeds for the uplift of the race, and the names of Bishop Allen of the A. M. E Church and that of Bishop Rusk of the A. M. E Zion Church and their successors in office were mingled together as object lessons. This union of sentiment was further displayed when on the afternoon of the second days session the members met in the sister A. M. E Zion Church while the members of Bethel arranged their church for the Bishops reception at night. So that Rev. T. E Franklin, D. D. of Bethel and Rev. J H. White, D. D o' Zion were in full harmony. This is as it should be. There can be no doubt but that the brethren all left with new zeal and increased energy for work in their several fields of labor, also leaving behind them a lasting impression for good. On the evening of the last day the pastor and his members tendered the Bishop a reception in a unique form, which the Bishop styled, "The 20th Century method of giving receptions." The church was tastefully decorated. DABNEY'S HAIR AND SCALP POMADE DABNEY'S 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 same ingredients. The prices are as follows— Dabney's Pomade per bottle, city prices only, $.25; Dabney's Tonlc, $.50; Dabney's Shampoo, $.50; Dabney's Dandruff Destroyer per bottle, $ 75. 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. 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. Incorporated under the Laws of the United States passed by Act of Congress. The leading Benefit Society in the South, paying Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. Membership almost doubled in 1900. Over 3,000 claims paid in three years. Reliable Agents, male or female, wanted in all the Southern States, to whom good compensation will be given. Write for particulars. ```markdown ``` James H. Dabney, FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Pnone 1727 Branch office Alexandria, Va Washington, Dist. Col A Business Opportunity. An active, energetic colored man who desires to go into business for himself and who is willing to assume a little responsibility, can secure a permanent position and can earn from $10 to $30 a week according to his ability. The work is pleasant and consists in collecting and handling money. A cash bond is required or the best of reference. For particular call on or address Wide Awake Business Man, care The Colored American Washington, D. C. An active, energetic colored man who desires to go into business for himself and who is willing to assume a little responsibility, can secure a permanent position and can earn from $10 to $30 a week according to his ability. The work is pleasant and consists in collecting and handling money. A cash bond is required or the best of reference. For particulars call on or address Wide Awake Business Man, care The Colored American, Washington, D. C. Refrigerators ICE CHESTS, GASRANGES, GO-CARTS, MATTINGS. CARRIAGES, FURNITURE GASRANGES MATTINGS FURNITURE ICE CHESTS, GC-CARTS, CARRIAGES, On Credit. 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. 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 MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all H "OZO DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, NO." BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. BILINGTON, VI. BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. 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. 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. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. CHARLES M. ACKER BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a 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 reginaves all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is abolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored America que or faction, but represents the whole people. not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. nts. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original mat WE WANT AN AGENT IN EV WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievement. Subscription Price $2.00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts For Further Information 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 matter. 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. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theo- logical, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. GEQ H. SAFFORD, Secretary. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Medical Department Including Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Colleges. Thirty-fourth session (1901-1902) begins Oct. 1. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges each $80. Pharmacy College, $70. All students must register before Oct. 12, 1901. For catalogue or further information, apply to F. J. SHADD, M. D. Secretary, 901 R St., N. W., Wash., D. C. Zeph. P. Moore, NOTARY PUBLIC Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. 1206 R'Sreet, Northwest, (J. H, Winslow's Office ) Washington, D. C. REPRESENTING THE Delaware Fire Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Norwich Union Fire Insur ance Co., of England, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association. Phone, Main 2481-8 ATTENTION. We Offer to 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 FREE OF CHARGE, A LIFE SIZE PORTRAIT, copied and enlarged from any photo, tintype, gem dagnereotype, etc., to anyone sending it to us. Our work is unexcelled, our likenesses are striking, our finishes the most artistic. Small pictures al- ways returned on demand. If you wish to possess a valuable life-like portrait in Oilette, Pastel, Water Color, India Ink or Crayon, of yourselves, chil- dren, father, mother, dear absents or departed. FREE OF CHARGE, send in your photo to 158-157E. Washington St., Chicago, Ill. Mention The Colored American. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. CITY PRRAPAAGHS. Mrs. Ida Wiggington of 1513 P street n. w., is spending the summer at Newport, R I Miss Ella Russell, a clerk in the Library of the Bureau of Ethnology, has left the city to spend a month in the mountains of East Tennessee, at Jonesboro, her native home Capt. W. R. Staff of the 49th U. S V, who has just returned from the Philippine Islands after serving two years is in the city. He has not yet decided on his future course. At Harvard Summer School at Cambridge, Mass, this year are Misses Lula Love, physical culture, Georgie Simpson, Civil Government, and Dallie Wilkes, American History. Mrs Maggie Lee Brooks and family, wife of T. S Brooks of the City Post Office, departed on the 16th inst., for a two month's vacation in the summits of the Blue Ridge mountains. Miss Mamie E. Smith of this city was married in Philadelphia by Rev, Barks tale on July 11 1901, 8:30 p.m. to Mr. William C Jacobs of Jamaica, B. W. I. It was quite a surprise to her many friends. Mrs. Lottie Wilson, the noted pastel artist of Bay City, Mich, is in the city for a few days taking her vacation. She visited the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo and other eastern points before coming to Washington. She speaks in the highest terms of the treat ment accorded the two hundred and eighty odd delegates to the Women's Convention in Buffalo. The Epworth League at St. Paul's Mission, Ivy City, D. C., held July 14, was quite interesting. The program consisted of select reading by Master Arthur Ford, a duett by Miss Christiana Wilson and Mrs S Ford, a short address by Miss Wayman and an interesting paper on "Origin and Importance of Epworth League Work" by Mr. R B Ashe. Rev. Mr. Tyler, pastor. Special Notice. CITY SUBSCRIBERS who will bring their subscription money or send it by mail to this office will be allowed to deduct ONE FIFTH of the amount. If you owe for one year, send $1 60 and you will be sent a receipt for $2; if for 6 months, send 83 cents and a receipt for $1.10 will be sent you. Stamps will be accepted for amounts under $1 00. Make your own deductions and send us what's due. This offer will stand for only a short time. tf. A Romance of the Wheat Pit. The End of the Deal is the title of an unusually good business serial story which is to begin in an early number of The Saturday Evening Post, of Philadelphia The famous transaction on the Chicago Board of Trade is the basis upon which the author, Mr. Will P yne, has founded this striking romance of the wheat pit A charming love story runs through the stern and stirring plot. Bishop Walters is wise in drawing upon the race organizations now in existence for delegates to the National Afro-American Council. Let the churches of the country, the lodges and protective societies of the nation, equip a given number of delegates with the admission fee and expenses and send them on to Philadelphia next month. The good that can be accomplished by earnest and intelligent men in the conference will fully justify the monetary outlay. SUMMER RESORTS. ADAMS HOUSE. 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. DIGGS, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lun Madre's Park situated on the Eckington and Surburban Line, at the corner of 7th and Albany Streets has been refitted and is now for rent for picnics, garden parties, etc., This park has a beautiful pavilion 50 by 50, swings, excellent water and everything necessary to make it a desirable pleasure resort. For further information call or address M. A. D Madre, Madre's Park, 7th and Albany Sts., Eckington, D. C. Harpers Ferry, W. Va. THE SUNSET COTTAGE—This magnificent cottage is located in the historical city of Harpers Ferry, W. Va. on the Potomac. The house is nicely arranged and a number of first class families can be accommodated. It overlooks Harpers Ferry Gap, Maryland Heights and Louden Heights. No more pleasant place can be obtained to spend a few weeks for rest and recreation. For terms and particulars address, Mrs.C. L J. Moore, Moore, Box 165 Harpers Ferry, W. Va. West End House Will be opened on the 12th of June for the accommodation of persons wishing summer board. Terms reasonable. Come and spend a few days of real pleasure bathing, fishing and crabbing. For particulars address, MRS. LIZZIE S. JOHNSON, Colonial Beach, Va., Or 1737 Oregon Avenue, n.w. THE DOUGLAS Exposition cars pass doors. H. F. HAMILTON, Mgr 299 and 301 Ellicott street, (near Mohawk.) Elegant Rooms, Single or en Suite with Bath, by the day or week. Prices moderate. BUFFALO, N·Y Correspondence solicited. BUFFALO, N. Y. Visitors who attend the Pan-American Exposition will find a first-class place to stop at reasonable rates and most comfortable lodging at 33 Williams street, Rev, J. C. Ayler, proprietor. Correspondence solicited. THE KEYSTONE PARK. The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md. will be open and ready for business June rst. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accommodated. Everything is strictly first class. The Routes Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave. bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge with conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 rst st., s. w. The Whitehead House, 33 Atkins Ave. Open June 20th. First-class accommodations Rooms large and airy. Excellent table service Croquet grounds, parlor games. Bath, hot and cold water. Trolley line from Asbury Park to Pleasure Bay. I offer at reduced rates to school teachers 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. WHITEHEAD, Proprietress, P. O. box 838. 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. The Magnolia Cottage CAPE MAY POINT N J. This beautiful Cottage is now open for the accommodation of the general public. Everything strictly first class. For terms, etc., address, MRS. ALICE CHEW, Cape May Point, N. J. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2cent stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies. 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY, Oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about lawsuits, divorce, or anything you wish to know: brings separated together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings, 10 to 10 daily. 489 H st. sw. Palmist and Card Reader. Past, Present, Future Removes spells; gives luck; 10 and 25 cents Bring this ad. Basement 604 F street northwest. MME. DAVIS F. G. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. CONSTAN'S FRENCH FEMALE PILLS, PRICE $1.00. SAFE AND SURE. GESSFORD, Sole Agent. S. W. Cor. 9th and You Sts., N. W. Washington, D. C. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Dept. A. 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Screen Doors. 65 Cents Window Screens, 14 Cents Lawn Mowers, $2.25 JOHN B. ESPEY, Hardware, Etc., 1010 Pa. Ave. N. W A MADAM CATHARINE A RACE MAGAZINE 15 16 Town Topics. Mr. Will H. Lacy has been ill. Mr. Harry McNabb has returned to the city. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Allen are at Warrenton, Va. Miss Estelle Hedgeman will visit relatives in Virginia. J. T. C. Newsom contemplates locating in Oklahoma. Mrs. Lemuel Makell is sojourning in Asbury Park, N. J. There have been numerous reductions in the Census Office. Mr. William M. Wilson, of the Recorder's Office, has been on the sick list. Mrs. J. W. Pope, of New Jersey avenue, goes to Rich Square, N. C., in August. Dr. Phil Broome Brooks is to take a special course of medical study in Europe. The Pen and Pencil Club picnic was an altitudinous success. Next issue for particulars. Miss Julia Brown, of Indianapolis, Ind., will visit friends in Washington at a date not far distant. Miss Parrallee E. Dyson, of C street northeast, will visit her mother near Lower Cedar Polnt this month. Mr. George Adams was in from Indian Head last Saturday. He helped to make The Colored American man happy. The garden party at Mrs. Lucy Neal's last Friday evening, given by the Second Baptist Lyceum, was a success. Messrs. J. C. Campbell and J. C. Stewart, of the Census Office, are summering on the hills about Tennallytown. Miss Emma West, of 2251 12th street northwest, is visiting friends in Baltimore, and will extend her itinerary to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Miss Thomas, Dr. P. A. Hubbard's capable secretary, accompanied him on his recent Western trip. She is an expert stenographer and typewriter and is indispensable. Rev. Phil A. Hubbard, financial secretary of the A. M. E. connection, has been visiting old friends out in Colorado. The great West is a unit for Dr. Hubbard for the Bishopric in 1904. The congregation of the Second Baptist Church will hold services in the new auditorium on the first Sunday in August. The formal dedication will take place on the first Sunday in October. The Lyceum opens on the third Sunday of the same month. Mr. John H. Paynter, of this city, author of "Joining the Navy." is the official Washington correspondent of the Colorado Statesman, and contributes some thoughtful letters on life in the nation's capital. Mr. Paynter is a leading spirit in the Pen and Pencil Club. Miss Blanche I. Coleman is winning some richly-earned laurels for her splendid interpretation of Blind Tom's masterpiece, "The Battle of Manassas." She renders the difficult dramatic piece with a force and skill worthy of a far more experienced artiste. Dr. J. S. Outlaw is visiting in California, and if the field looks sufficiently inviting he may locate in the land of flowers. He sets an example which other professionals may well emulate. Washington is overcrowded with "sundowners" who win diplomas but lack the nerve to make good on them. We hope Dr. Outlaw will "strike oil." Dr. Lucy E. Molen is breathing ozone in the hills and dales of Loudoun County, Virginia. Although seeking rest and recreation, Miss Molen is not permitted to be quiet anywhere. Last week she was urged to address a large body of prominent citizens of both races on education. It is needless to say she completely captivated all and is the "lioness of the hour" in classic Loudoun. The board of trustees of the 15th Street Presbyterian Church, will give a joint lawn fete next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the residence of Dr. Williams, 1821 15th street northwest. A program of instrumental and vocal music is announced, and the affair promises to be highly enjoyable. A large committee of representative THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. citizens will conduct the exercises. Dr. Williams is president of the board of trustees and Mr. W. T. Montague is secretary. Mr. Ernest Quarles Garnes is prospering nicely as the general manager of a large drug company, recently organized by colored capitalists at Kansas City, Mo. His estimable and popular wife, formerly Miss Carlotta Clark, of this city, has joined Mr. Garnes in the Gate City, and is much pleased with her new surroundings. The Virginia Republican Association threatens to disband, as there is nothing more in Virginia politics for the Negro—according to the statement of one of its officers. A public meeting is to be held soon. The presiding officer is Mr. J. H. Harrison. The corner stone of the Enon Baptist Church, on C street between 6th and 7th streets southeast, of which Dr. J. I. Loveing, B. D., is pastor, was laid Sunday under the auspices of the District Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. D. W. Webster, P. G. Master, was master of ceremonies. Addresses were dellvered by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Bishop W. Johnson, Rev. George W. Lee, Rev. William J. Howard, Rev. G. Geriah Lampkins, and Rev. Philip Stewart. Music was furnished by the choir of Enon and Mount Israel Baptist Churches, under the leadership of Prof. Robert Spotwood. A large collection was raised. Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Walter H. Brooks. Pending the erection of the new building the Enon congregation is worshiping in the lecture room of Israel Baptist Church. Back from the Dark Continent. Hon. J. T. Williams, United States Counsel to Sierra Leone, West Africa, reached New York last week enroute to his home in Charlotte, N. C., where he will spend his annual leave. He passed through Washington last Tuesday, and in a chat with the editor of this paper, spoke in high terme of Sierra Leone and its people. He remarked that all the people of the dark continent is looking toward North America for light and freedom. He will visit the Par-American Exposition in Buffalo and other points after a few weeks resi ni North Caralina. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, at "Camp Merrill" on Chessapeake ave. entertained thirty at a crab party on Sunday afternoon Crabs being served in five styles, i. e., hard, soft, frizzled, deviled and a la Curtis. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. 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. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used 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 remaining beautiful without continual use. Wi. 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 V 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-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. 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. OUR8 IS BEST BECAUSE IT'S OURS. The UNITED AID and BANK is the strongest organization in the sale, being capitalized in the supplement stock which is sold to me PERCENT ANNUALLY. My years of age with sick benefits and death benefits from $15 to $5 THE 16 YEAR LIM THE safest and cheapest issuer members pay no more dues after a draw CASH VALUE of their THE SICK AND also operated on the most mutual this not accorded any rival com O AID and BENEFICIAL LEAGUE organization in the world owned and organized in the sum of $100,000.00. which is sold to members at $2 per shi ANNUALLY. Persons are protected with sick benefits ranging from $1.20 from $15 to $500. 6 YEAR LIMIT EDOWMENT cheapest issued by any organization more dues after 16 years membership VALUE of their policies. SICK AND DEATH DEPARTHE the most mutual basis and member any rival company. The UNITED AID and BENEFICIAL LEAGUE, (incorporated) is the strongest organization in the world owned and operated by colored people, being capitalized in the sum of $100,000.00. It is backed by investment stock which is sold to members at $2 per share which EARNS 12 PERCENT ANNUALLY. Persons are protected from one to seventy years of age with sick benefits ranging from $1.25 to $10 per week and death benefits from $15 to $500. THE 16 YEAR LIMIT EDOWMENT POLICY is the safest and cheapest issued by any organization of its character. Members pay no more dues after 16 years membership and are at liberty to draw CASH VALUE of their policies. THE SICK AND DEATH DEPARTMENT is also operated on the most mutual basis and members enjoy advantages in this not accorded any rival company. The League operates its own BANKING INSTITUTION th is capitalized and chartered of $50,000 00 and all membe profits therein. d and chartered under the laws of I and all members can be stockholde n. which is capitalized and chartered under the laws of Pennsylvania in the sum of $50,000 00 and all members can be stockholders and participants in the profits therein. THE AMERICAN HERALD the official journal of the organiser by mail at least once a month detail of the work. It is paid at $1 per year. It is brimful. Printed sheet] edited on the most that no unclean or objectionable columns. Advertising rates are paid, and made known on application. total of the organization, a copy of which is least once a month, that they may work. It is published weekly and it is brimful of interesting news reported on the most high-toned characters or objectionable items or advertisement rates are as cheap as any first known on application. is the official journal of the organization, a copy of which is sent to every member by mail at least once a month, that they may keep posted as to every detail of the work. It is published weekly and mailed to subscribers at $1 per year. It is brimful of interesting news matter [not a cheap patented sheet] edited on the most high-toned character, and pains are taken that no unclean or objectionable items or advertisements are inserted in its columns. Advertising rates are as cheap as any first class journal can afford, and made known on application. League Headquarters, 1024 S.2 0th St. --- Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. DEPARTMENTS—Collegiate, including Classical, Scientific and Literary Course; Theological, Normal, Industrial, including Agriculture, Carpentering, Printing, Sewing and Electrical work. SPECIAL FEATURES—Four dormitories for young men, young women, boys and girls. All buildings steam heated and electric lighted Location most healthful. Total expense for year including board, tuition, heat, light and furnished room only $58. Next term begins September 26. Send for catalogue to REV. R. W. McGRANAHAN, Pres., Knoxville, Tenn. EVERY SUNDAY THIS SEASON GRAND FAMILY EXCURSION TO NOTLEY HALL, ON THE Steamer River Queen RIVER QUEEN Steamer River Queen and Notlev Hall have been greatly improved and put in First-Class order. All Kinds of Amusements. 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. BENEFICIAL LEAGUE, (incorpor one world owned and operated by c om of $100,000.00. It is backed members at $2 per share which EA Persons are protected from one to its ranging from $1.25 to $10 per 000. MIT EDOWMENT POLICY d by any organization of its char 16 years membership and are at lk policies. DEATH DEPARTMENT onal basis and members enjoy advan pany. and under the laws of Pennsylvania pers can be stockholders and partic ERICAN HERALD ization, a copy of which is sent to month, that they may keep posted published weekly and mailed to sub- of interesting news matter [not a high-toned character, and pains an- tle items or advertisements are inser- ve as cheap as any first class jurna- tion. For Detailed Information address J. CLINTON, Jr., President, Box 3823, Station D., Phil., Pa R. C BRUCE LEADS. The above is the title of an article which recently appeared in The Boston Transcript. In the place of honor, singled out as the brightest student, in attendance at the most famous educational institution in the whole country, appears the name of a Negro youth, Rossee Corkling Bruce, son of Mrs. J. B Bruce Tuskegee's Lady Principal. It should be read by every aspiring Negro boy and girl throughout the country; it should be a constant inspirational to the youth of this race. Every Negro newspaper in the United States should republish it, to the end that it may be known of our people everywhere, what honors they can win, if they only will. It is of interest to chronicle the fact J. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE that Mr. Bruce has completed the college course, at Harvard, in three years, instead of four, and will receive next year, along with his diploma from the college, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Truly, a most remarkable record Regarding Mr. Bruce, the writer in the article referred to, save: "There was a time not many years ago, when the boys who won college distinctions were generally looked upon with suspicion. It was said that the more they knew and thought, the more high marks they secured and oratorical contests they won, the less they would amount to in the world. However justifiable this distrust may have been in the past, it is certainly not well founded to-day. College standards, in the big universities, at least, are so much like those of the rest of the world, that it is prettysafe to say that the young man who makes his mark in college in certain lines is very likely to succeed in the same fields without college walls. Fryan and Beveridge, for instance, were both famous college orators; the most enterprising New York journalist was business manager of his college paper; the originators of the Harvard Lampon were the founders of Life. As the universities grow larger and more cosmopolitan, it becomes increasingly true that the talents of men who can write; or speak or think well, are just as likely to be properly recognized at college as anywhere else. For that reason it is well to know something about the young men who rise above their fellow students in some marked way. There are three men in Harvard this year who stand out prominently as leaders in their respective lines, and who are adjudged by many observers to be intellectually the most prominent students in the college. These three men are, first, Roscoe Conkling Bruce, a young colored man the best speaker and best debater in Harvard, a student of high rank, very probably the most able young man of his race in America; second, Harry Bevier Kirkland, also a good debater and an excellent student, the president of the American Rebull- 2 HARVARD'S THREE. can College League; third, William Stearre Davis, another good stu 'ent; the author of last year's popular novel, "A Friend of Caesar." "Mr Bruce's talents belong to him as an inberl arce from his parents. His father was Blanche K. Bruce, at one time senator from Mississippi, and later, as you will see if you look on almost any oldtime bill, Register of the Treasury. His mother is at present Lady Principal of Tuskegee Institute. The name of the famous senator from New York, was given to young Bruce because of a striking incident. When Senator elect Blanche K Bruce came forward to be sworn in, no one volunteered to escort him to the Vice President's rostrum, until Roscoe Conkling took in the situation and immediately approached him, and with his own characteristic grace and courtesy, offered his arm. The circumstance led to a lasting friendship between the two men. Mr. Bruce was born in Washington, April, 1870; he had his preparatory education in the public schools of Washington and of Indianapolis, and the Phillips Exeter Academy. In his one year at the latter school, he was elected an editor of the Literary Monthly and assistant managing editor of the Exonian, and became a member of the famous old debating society, the "Golden Branch." When he took the Harvard admission examinations in the spring of 1898, he won honors in three subjects. Since he has been in Harvard, Bruce has gained one distinction after another. In his freshman year he was awarded the valuable Pasteur debating medal, which was established by Baron de Coubertin for the best speaker in a debate on a question drawn from current French politics. The next fall Bruce tried for the Princeton debating team, and though he was only a sophomore, succeeded in "getting on." In the debate with Princeton he had for the first time a chance to display before a large audience, his powers of oratory. Though he was arguing for an unpopular cause, the case of England against the Boers, so great was the effect of his clear, logical, well stated argument, of his graceful and expressive gestures, and, above all, of his marvellously flexible and magnetic voice, that the audience applauded him more enthusiastically than any other speaker, and many went away convinced that they had condemned too quickly the cause for which he pleaded. Harvard won the debate. In the spring of that year Bruce coached a debating team of his own class which defeated the freshmen. In spite of all the time that he had to spend on his debating, he still found it possible to do such good work in his regular course, that at the end of the year he was entitled to a place in the first group of high scholars. During the present, which is his Junoir year, he has not failed to "make good,, his previous record. In the fall he was leader of the team which defeated Yale, his speech being a remarkably through and convincing argument against the proposition that the permanent acquisition of the Philippines is inadvisable. Here again, as in the Princeton debate, he was warmly applauded. Since the Yale debate he has been working hard on his college courses "As an orator Bruce is a happy combination of the logical, formal, elegant Harvard speaker and of the earnest Southernner. There is no suggestion of combast in his manner, and at the same time there is plenty of enthusiasm and fire. Bruce's debating speeches have in them the promise of great things for the future. He has the natural gifts of an orator, an easy bearing before an audience, a clear, easily controlled voice; in addition, he has the necessary mental qualities, reasoning power, vigor and fervor. He is the most effective speaker who has been in Harvard for many years; and his friends believe that in time he will become one of the commanding orators of the country. "Bruce[eminently merits the title of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MR BRUCE'S CAREER Harvard gentleman. The most striking traits of his personality are his never-failing courtesy and his unassuming modesty. When you are with him, you feel constantly that he is underestimating his own powers and influence. Perhaps that is the prime reason for his undeniable popularity everywhere, even in communities where it might be supposed that race prejudice would work against him. In the Washington (D, C) High School he was Major of the cadets and president of the principal literary society. At Exeter the boys elected him editor of the school paper and member of an exclusive literary society. At Harvard he has been president of his els debating club, vice-president of the University debating Club, vice-president of the Harvard Republican Club, and member of the Board of Directors of the Randall Hall Dining Association. He knows well how to oppose without giving offence. how to bring his associates to his way of thinking, without appearing to guide, how to meet everyone cordially. "It is so customary for every college student who has ever been in a debate, to rush into law, that it is rather refreshing to find that Bruce is going to be an exception. After graduating from college next year, he intends to spend the next three years in the Graduates School, as a student of sociology and politics. Though his plans for the more distant future are pretty definite, he appears not to tell of them at the present time. Whatever his lifework may be, it seems most probable that his talents, his energy and his popularity will make him a potent force, both among his own propele and in the world at large." The Metropole Club. It is gratifying to know that Washington has at last an organization such as the Metropole Club This enterprise has begun its career under such splendid auspices, with such an excellent form of government and under the control and direct management of such reputable gentlemen that its success and high respectability are assured beyond all question and without any shadow of doubt. The fact is that our men are begingining to grow up to the idea of club life as represented by similar organizations among white men, where they may meet, indulge in games for pleasure and not for profit, read the newspaper and magazines, discuss subjects of current interest, be served with meals, etc. This is the real idea and purpose of a club as it is known among the best people of the world and this idea and purpose are in the minds of the men who are at the head of the Metropole Club. These men say that they will either maintain their standard or abolish the club. We can imagine nothing more absurd than unfavorable comment on such an organization as the Metropole Club which is filling such a long felt want. There are men who will not stay at home every hour in the day and every night in the week and there will always be such men. How much better it is for them, for their families and for the community that some respectable places be provided where they can meet as suggested above rather than visit places that do not offer wholeome inducements for the best class of our men. Indeed, it would be well, if our city could offer a half dozen such clubs as the Metropole instead of one. A Fact. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings and putting the Vero double auction in all their plates. Even with these advantage they can save you money. Call now. 12th and Pennsylvania ave., Over Davis' Hat Store. Hours 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. 709 9th St. n. Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 152. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. HOTEL DOUGLASS. 220 B ST, & 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular. MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds.) at Chris. Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses. Phone 1425. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFECTIONER. 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All Year Round. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Md : J - i ee 7 fees p A : | es ge ae ee Bove en si 4 ~ Z Sete ore . ‘ - Eee » s he ' . Sr — 4 oe ser ae Ree: Se ee BR a ; ie oe geen & 7 ea ee ge . é a ‘ a ap one re Sees Y . ey ete tae > y + N te < ae ee . ee MR. McCANTS STEWART, A. M. The first colored person to finish any graduate course in McCants Stewart, son of T. McCants Stewart, now an attor Hawaii Mr. Stewart receives the Master's degree in law th He began the study of law in New York City. In 18! the New York University, taking special work and beginnil He came to Minnesota and entered the Law school 1m the fal with the class of ’99. He was secretary of his class in hi was an active member of the Kent literary society, represen’ the 98-99 oratorical contest —The Minneapolis Daily. ee —————— The first colored person to finish any graduate course in the University is McCants Stewart, eon of T. McCants Stewart, now an attorney of Honolulu, Hawaii Mr. Stewart receives the Master's degree in taw this spring, He began the study of law in New York City. In 1896--7 he attended the New York University, taking special work and beginning the law course. He came to Minnesota and entered the Law school m the fall of ’97, finishing with the class of ’99. He was secretary of his class in his senior year and was an active member of the Kent literary society, representing the society 1 the ’98-99 oratorical contest —The Minneapolis Daily. eee ee eee THE FAMOUS ADAMS HOUSE and Mr, Diggs succeeded as sole pro ———— ptietor and manager of the business In Albany and its Popular Proprietor, | He has had the house thoroughly renc Thos, Henry Diggs, Esq —A Royal Host | vated and introduced new features il and a Good Fellow Generally—A Boon|the business which are bound to at to Travelers, tract the public. The bar room ha The Adams House is the only first class hostelry in the city of Albany where the colored traveling public may find rest and refreshment at all hours of the day or night. The Adams House is located one of the busiest streets in Albany—Broadway, and 1s almost im- mediately opposite the magnificent new Union Depot. Street cars from all parts of the city pass the door every- three minutes which Is a great accom- modation to s‘rangers visiting the city. Mr, Thomas Henry Diggs, the genial proprietor of the Adams Honse was born in Chester, Orange County, N Y. February 1857. For a number of years he was a trusted emj loyee of the Coast Line R. R. Co aud was subse- quently given a responsible position in the First National Bank cf Jersey City, N. J. Deciding to go into business for himeelf he came to Albany and opened the Caterera Club in 1890, an organiza- tion composed of the chefs and waiters of the principal hotels in the Capital City. This Club flourished for a con- siderable pertod and was quite a popu: lar rendevouz, In 1896 Mr. Diggs en tered into partnership with E 8. Irv ing, Esq. for the purpose of conductin; 8 hotel—the Adams House—a lease af ter much difficulty was secured on th Present house, and after all the pré luminaries were settled, the house ws hendsomcy furnished and throw open to the public in that year, where good business was done. On May Ist ¢ the present year Mr. Irving retire from the business owing to ill healt THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. 0 and Mr, Diggs succeeded as sole pro- ptietor and manager of the business. He has had the house thoroughly renc- vated and introduced new features in the business which are bound to at tract the public. The bar room has been enlarged, re-papered and painted and sta'ls have been added in the rear tor private parties, new toilets have been put in and a number of private dining rooms for the convenience of select parties. The bar is stocked with a choice selection of wines and liquors and cigars and the larder with all the delicacies of the seasen. Under the new management the house has had an unprecedented run of business since May, necessitating the employment of an extra force of employees The tra’- fic to the Buffalo Exposition, and the watering places and the contiguity of the hotel to thestation accounts for this increase in the volume of business done dutirg the past two or three months. There is a regular force of seven em ployees in tre house, including two mixclogists , who theroughly under- | stand their business. The house con- | tains tweaty-six commodious rooms, _|ali of them comfortably appointed an¢ _| well cared for. The culinary depart: | | ment ts presided over by an ex periencec _| chef who makes 4 specialty of pleasing _|the patrons of the house. The mai .|diming room overlooks Broadway ab _|is coul and comfortable. Back of thi , | dining room isa nicely furnished ps -|lor with large, reomy chairs, banc e | some pictures and other things to pleas | the eye. Mr. Diggs, the genial ponifac g|is a popular man about town who bi n | the knack of msking friends and Kees a | ing them. He isa big hearted, who »f |souled fellow and reciprocity is bis pa qj word. Live and let live bis pass mott | Persons passing through or stoppit in Albany between trains are invited to drop fn at the Adams Houre and make themselves at home. Those who may be going to Buffalo to the expo- sition or returning therefrom will find the Adams House a good place to visit if they stop over in Albany going or coming. The proprietor takes this method of exténding his thanks to the many friends who have given him their patronage and solicits a contin- uance of the same. The Adams House is a Negro business venture and is con- ducted at annu | exyenee of $16 v0. It is a first class house for first class pec- ple and to all such it appesls for sup- port believing that pride of race will impel every Negro traveler coming to Albany at any time during the year to come and see just what kind of a place itis. One visit will convince any ont that it is just as represented. What Makes the Best Selling Book, To determine just exectly what quali- ty it ie that makes a book the ‘‘best- selling book of the year” is a task quite aside from literary criticism proper, and is about as futile and vexations as to try and determine what it is makes women wear hoops one year and bustles the next. Wehave to leave the dc- main of ideas and come flatly down to mechanics, and then we begin to tee that it is the same quality that makes a train of cars ron down hill without an engine, It is not motor but momentum. Water has a tendency to find its level, even when mixed with milk. There i: in mere going 8 storing up of power— Everybody’s Magszine. ee D. B. McCary Not a Club Man, In our article Jast we: k on the new blub just organized in this city bya pumber of very estimable gentlemen the name of Mr. Douglass B, McCary, the pcpular casbier of the Capital Sav- ings Bank, appeared a8 one of the | backers and promoters. We are in formed that such is not the case and that Mr. McCary 15 not interested in this or any other club whatever. Mr. McCary is a very busy man and says that he has no time for enterprises out- side of his regu'ar business and ore or two beneficial and charitabie associa tions of which he 1s a member and offi- cer. Se A BIG MEEFING OF THE LEAGUE IN CHICAGO We are advised by Mr. Booker T Washington, President ot the National Negro Busivess League, that the indi- cations are that the second annual ses- sion of that body which is to be held in Chicago, August 21st, 22nd and 28rd, will be more largely attended than the firet session held at Boston last August. This League brings together Negroes who are engaged in and who are suc: ceeding in every line of business. At these meetings experiences are given showing how thousands of Negro men and women have succeeded and are succeeding Reports at the Boston meeting last year were most encourag- ing. It was survrising to note how much business 18 being done by Negroes throughout the country. The reporte | at Chicago this year will be found even |more interesting, we are sure. Oar | people in every section of the country should give their hearty support to 8 ,|important an organization. The rail ,| road companies haye granted us a rat _| of one and one-third fare for the roun , | trips tf 3 The Colored American in Buffalo, For the benefit of the many readers of The Colored American special arrange- ments have been made so that the paper can be found at Ross’ cigar store, Lucas’ barbershop on Williams street, Ruffin’s barbershop on Clinton stteet and at ail the leading news stands. Visitors to the exposition will do well to call at these places and secure & copy of the paper ~ tf FOR SADE At Charlottesville, Va. 30 Building Lots, Cheap on easy terms, $10 cash and $1.00 monthly installments. Liberal Discount for cash. Write or see R. Kelser, President Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Oo., Char- lotteaville, Va. T.F. Conroy & Co. ‘Distillers’ Agents and Whc sale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 14213 P St. N. W. ee ee ee ea ee ee | ee Mees } ‘ X y i se AS 5 7 iS ye > {ST es et és : y FON a : > WAS bp Sap tat ‘ : Wee Waee q p Eoin & AY VE Ls sf Wea awe WSS PS 25 = “Qld Bruin,” king of all dark beers, Strictly union made. COMSUMCTS "Company. Company. eleplone vest 129 for & case. ppb Dinletotaiatnlara ye OOOO OD SPARTA Pool and Billiard Kooms, 1206 Pennsylvania Avenue, n, w. This large, spacious and well-situa- ted pleasure establishment has had added to It anew room in the third story for pool and billiards, where those who do not care to play in the larger apartments can have & degree of privacy not to be obtained elsewhere, This new room:s 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 billlard parlors. You will receive a hearty wel come at aay time. Ask for SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager. TL MRS, DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded tor th science of obstetrics from the University of ‘Muni ch, Bavaria: treats successtully womens complaints and irregularities; privatesanita. Tium for ladies before and during confine ment, Office hor ‘s from 8 to 9 p.m 619 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington. 9 0 Se wild Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings Wren and Blad — Kid- 4 MASONIC The Masonic excursion as represented by a committee of three took place on July 16 h and as was expected, under the present management, it was a perfect failure. The several subordinate lodges appointed a committee of ten members to form a joint committee of 120 for the purpose of raising funds with which to defray the expenses of refurnishing the Lodge room. This committee gave two excursions last year both of which were a success. How and by what authority this committee was reduced to three no one seems to be able to answer. $125 have been borrowed from the Lodges and it appears that $50 more is owed to Iansburgh and Company. This indebtedness must be paid. Neither the general committee nor the craft can be charged with this miserable failure at an attempt to give a Masonic excursion. Not a third of the committee nor a fourth of the craft knew that there was going to be an excursion. Brother Cooper who gives us so much space in his paper to publish what is being done by the craft could not be given an advertisement of this excursion. Let the committee convene at once and reorganize with a view to devise ways and means to liquidate the present indebtedness. Brother Fred Webster of Social is with the militia at Leesburg, Va. Hope this outing will do him much good. Sir Grand Deacon F J. Cardoza is on the firing line at Leesburg, Va. Brave man Cardoza who fights "the Injins." We hope the brothren will come forward and pay up. Don't force us to publish names of those who will not pay. During the grand mastership of the king £1,750,000 has been paid into the benevolent fund of the Grand Lodge and for three Masonic charities. Brothers Pendleton, Cheatham Hutchins, Naylor, Douglass and a host of others were conspicuous by their absence on the excursion How could it be a success? In vain we looked on the excursion for Brothers Pitts, Hyman, Cousins, Turner, Hanno and the rest of the faithful Sad were our hearts and silent the multitude when they came not. Brother Edward Hunter of Prince Hall is afflicted with a sick wife and daughter. May a merciful Providence soon restore them to health is the devout wish of all who know Brother Hunter. Brethren always ready and anxious to lecture newly made Masons upon their duties should apply these teachings in their own conduct. It's a poor physician who is afraid of his own medicine. Brother Abraham Slaughter of Datcher and Companion Sister Mary C. Slaughter of El cta Chapter will leave early in August for an extended tour through Cuba visiting Havana and other places of prominence. Brother J. H. Jackson, Master of Meridian Lodge deserves to especially thank Brothers Weatherless, Underwood, Henry, Layton, Nails, Smith, Tucker, Posey and other visiting Brothers for the assistance on Friday night last. Brother Evans of Pythagoras is much worried that more is not said about his Lodge and claims that she is still the leading Lodge although she gave up THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. her jewel, and he says wait until Arnett gets to the East then we will see where jewel goes. Who is Cheatham, Arnett and Jackson? They are never seen in the Grand Lodge. The craft is fortunate in having a Grand Lecturer who strives to deserve the title. He is making an earnest effort to eradicate errors and harmonize the work of the different lodges, and to that end, has offered some valuable suggestions. While it is probable that al may not take his view of certain questions, yet, discussion will bring out all sides of a conoveray, the result of which will be highly beneficial. Brother Mays believes in improvement where possible, and perfection is still a long distance off. We regret to note the fact that Past Grand Master Henry Coleman met with a very serious accident on Friday last on the steamboat River Queen by falling through the hatchway; the wonder is that he was not killed. A thorough examination was made by Doctor Martin on his return to the city and no bones were found broken, but that he was badly shaken up. When seen on Sunday Brother Coleman was somewhat improved. The most impressive moment was when the installation was proclaimed and the vast concourse, with blue regal a and white gloves, saluted the new grand master. The music throughout the ceremony was splendidly rendered. Grand Master Hozier of Scotland and the Duke of Abercorn, grand master of Ireland, made short addresses, and telegrams of congratulation were read from the colonies Lord Milner, the Bishop of Calcutta and the lord mayor of London were present to receive advancement in the craft, and honors were conferred on Lord Kitchener. Meridian Lodge No. 6 is coming to the front by leaps and bounds, and it behooves the rest to watch out. Brothers John H. Jackson, W. M., Joseph W. Lee, S W, and Alfred Bagby, J W., are doing their best to promote the interests of their Lodge and the result is seen in increased attendance and a large number of applications At their June communication nearly $50 was collected and a number of applications received. The fidelity of the W. M., is show when it is known that he attended the labors of his Lodge on his occasion while his youngest offspring lay at home a corpse. Such a brother deserves the warmest praise and in him Meridian possesses a jewel. Sir Knight McKenzie Scott is still confined to his house; it is indeed refreshing to visit this Sir Knight and witness the devotion of his friend, brother and companion Sir Knight George S Newman, never growing weary in his efforts to administer to his wants. During the past week three members of Simons Commandery have visited this loyal but disabled Sir Knight not an officer among the three and yet Simons Commandery has eighty or more Sir Knights. What does it mean? This Past Generalisimo of Simons Commandery lies sick unto death and Sir Knights can't find time to give a word of cheer while so many live within a radius of two squares. What does it mean Sir Knights? On Friday July 19th, Meridian Lodge conferred the 1st and 3rd degrees on several candidates. Notwithstanding the weather an immense audience was present, including many visitors. Brothers Layton, Nalle, Tucker, Curry, Smith, Turner, and Watson of Eureka, Stewart and Underwood of Felix, Malvin, Freeman, Bailey, Tompkins and Pryor of Social; Jones of Widows' Son; Weatherless of Pythagoras; Drew, Browne, Simms, Winfield, Carter, Jackson, McCary, Paynter and Henry of Prince Hall; and Jackson of King Solomon, Baltimore were some of those present. Many of the above were in vited by the officers of Meridian to assist in the labors, and a splendid exemplification of the work was given. As many did not remain to the collation it would be cruel to enumerate the good things spread before us or enlarge upon the manner in which that part of the "work" was executed. Suffice it to say all came away satisfied and determined to remember Meridian's dates in future. Special to the Masone Column:—Let the brethren proclaim it East, West, North and South:— DUK MADE GRAND MASTER. CONNAUGHT SUCCEEDS EDWARD VII AS HEAD OF BRITISH MASONS. Eleven thousand English Freemasons Thursday July 18 attended the installation of the Duke of Connaught as grand master of the United Grand Lodge, in succession to Edward VII, at London. Albert Hall was thronged with members of the Grand Lodge, past and present, and with the masters and wardens of English lodges, as it was in 1875, when the Prince of Wales was placed on the Masonic throne. The ceremonial was virtually the same as at the installation of the Prince of Wales, and was most solemn and impressive. The Grand Lodge officers entirely filled the orchestra and chorus seats. The Duke of Connaught was welcomed by a fanfare of trumpets, and the national anthem was sung by an enormous gathering. He was installed by Earl Amherst, pro-grand master, assisted by the Earl of Warwick, deputy grand master. The duke made an excellent address, and referred to the fact that for many years the royal family had been closely associated with Freemasonry, George IV, William IV, Edward VII, the Duke of Kent, the Duke of Cumberland the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of A'bany and the Duke of Clarence having been connected with it. Arundel on the Bay—Notes. During the past week this favorite resort of Washingtonians reminded one of Atlantic City during the month of August. Sunday the bath houses both at Highland Beach and Arundel were taxed to their utmost capacity. Saturday last Major and Mrs. Chas. R. Douglass entertained fifty at a dance and whist party. Their spacious parlors afforded ample room for the "neglgee" dancers, while the broad piazza's illuminated by Japanese lanterns accommodated four tables of whist players. Among those present besides the host and hostess, were: Dr. and Mrs. Francis, Dr. and Mrs Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Colbert, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hilyer, Ex-Congressman and Mrs. Geo H White, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Baker, Mr. Robert Harlan and Mrs. Mamie Marshall. Mr Wyatt Archer and Miss Mamie Shepherd, Mr. B. C. Waller and Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Jas. Harrison and Miss Jannie Freeman, Mr. W. E. Cobb and Miss Eula Ross, Miss Irma Richardson, Mr. T. B. Green and Miss Helen Johnson, Mr. Will Atwood and the Misses Tyson, Mr. Haley Douglass and Miss Hattie Curtis, Miss Mamie White, the Messrs Francis and the Misses Freeman, Miss Perry and others. Miss Janie Freeman and Miss Irma Richardson gave a "small and early" he same evening at their cottage "Idle Hour" having as their guests those attending the dance. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS FINE WINES OLD WHISKIES AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kinds, Choice Cigars. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. Kingsbridge, New York. Go to KINGSBRIDGE for the summer—situated on Harlem river and near the Hudson. High land, boating, fishing, crabbing, croqueting, trolley rides, etc., etc. Twenty to forty-five minutes from city. For particulars address DR. D. P. REID, 495 6th ave. New York. SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, stean heat and electric bells, Home cnfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. C. Fine wines liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, I oprietor, THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE PORTER HOUSE CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. -A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Proprietress. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 41 St. N. W Washington, D. C, IN THE SUNNY SOUTH. Rev. Whitmans Family Receives a Check for Ten Thousand Dollars-A Reception to Capt. Crumbly and Lieut. Green- Work of the Kindergarten-Social News Galore. Atlanta, Ga., Special-Rev. L. B. Maxwell field worker of the International Sunday School is still very low at his home in Decator, Ga. I am sorry to say that the doctors do not hold out any bright hopes. Dr. Maxwell is a sick man Mr. Alexander Hamilton, Atlanta's leading contractor has been quite ill for the last eight or ten days. Dr. T. H. Slater has about brought him around. Prof. W. H. Hunton of the Y. M. C. A. left the city last week to join his family in Virginia. He will be gone for six weeks or more. Messrs C. C. Carter, F. J. Wimberly, Capt C. C. Wimbish, Dr. Moses Amos, W. C. Foster, Dr. T. H. Slater, D. J. Strickland, Capt. F. H. Crumbly, T. B. Kelly, A. Graves, Crawford McKee spent last Sunday in the Hill City, Rome, Ga., Prof. Dent's home. The occasion being an outing of the Hill City Outing Club of Rome, Georgia, tendered to these gentlemen by its officers, etc. E. W. Clarke, Dr. C. I. Cain, M. C Parker. Mr. Fred. Savage, one of Memphis, Tenn. most prominent professional men spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Savage is an old Atlanta boy having left here in 1866. He was at one time a member of the board of education of the city of Memphis. Major R. J. Henry tendered him and a few others a brilliant reception last Thursday night. Prof. Isiah Graham, principle of one of the public schools of the city of Memphis, Tenn. is in the city spending the summer with his mother. Prof. Graham, too, is one of Atlanta's boys. He is under graduate of the Atlanta University. The soldier boys of the 48th and 49th U. S. Volunteers have returned home from Philippines all looking well. Last Friday night at the palatial home of Mrs. Lucy Glenn on Auburn avenue, a fine banquet was tendered Capt. F. H. Crumbly, Lient. Green Marion of the U. S. volunteers. The managers were Hon. H, A. Rucker, Dr. Moses Amos of the Gate City Drug Store and Major S. W. Easley, Jr. I learn that the family of the late Rev. Dr Whitman has received checks for his insurance which was $10,000 instead of $4,000 as stated by me some time ago in these columns. Dr. C. W. Newton of Big Bethel A. M. E. church and Dr. H. H. Proctor of the First Congregational church exchanged pulpits last Sunday morning. Mrs. Howard Pitts, her sister, Miss Georgine Harrison and others of our Atlanta ladles are to visit Buffalo during the month of September. They will also visit points of interest in the East before returning home. Mr. Edward Lee Simon of Memphis, Tenn. is visiting his parents in South Atlanta. Mr. Simons is a son of Postmaster E. L. Simon of South Atlanta. Capt. F. H. Crumbly is very favorably spoken of as the successor of the late Hon. W. E Terry, Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity. Rev. Dr. J. S. Flipper is also a candidate. Captain Crumbly served as Grand Secretary for a number of years before going into the U. S. Army. Mrs. C. C. Wimbish president of the Free Kindergarten Association desires that I should return her thanks to The Colored American, for through its columns the association has received donations from all parts of the country. The association has just THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. closed a four months successful term and has a balance. The receipts from all sources was $303 53, the total expenses were $297 31. The association has out a nice little pamphlet containing letters of commendations from Minister A. E. Buck, Postmaster Smyth, U. S. Marshal Johnson, U. S Attorney Angier, Ex-Governor R. B Bullock, Dean Adams and Dr. DuBois of Atlanta University, Col. W. A Piedger and Prof. E. H. Webster. Mrs. Dr. Murray, wife of Prof. Murray of Gammon Theological Seminary raised $45 00 for the association. Rev. Dr. J, D Bibb of Dublin, Ga. spent a few days in the city this week visiting his family who are here for the benefit of the schools. The ladies of the kindergarten association are planning to have Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D. C. to lecture here next fell for the benefit of the association. Mrs Terrell's tour over the West last year and her timely and able defense of the women of the race in the Philadelphia Times were noted with interest by her many Atlanta friends. THE PAN-AMERICAN NEWS (Continu d from 1st page.) the W. C T. U., of America. When the election of officers came there was another misunderstanding between the delegates in general Mrs. B. K. Bruce and Mrs. B. T. Washington were prominent candidates for the Presidency of the Association. Thursday afternoon 11th inst., there was given a reception for the members of the Convention by the Phyllis Wheatley Club of Buffalo, and there was tendered on this same afternoon a reception by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, which Club is composed of the wealthiest and most cultured white people of Buffalo to Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. B. K. Bruce Mrs. Sprague and their hostess, Mrs. Talbert. were invited to attend the reception given by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. These Ladies had accepted the invitation of the Twentieth Century Club before the Phyllis Wheatley Club had issued their invitations, therefore it was right and just that they should attend the Twentieth Century Clubs reception. These ladies were the recipients of some bitter sayings by members of the Convention, especially those who were candidates for office. Mrs J. S. Yates of Kansas City, Mo., was elected president of the Association. During the election of officers the Convention was more like a convention of office-seeking politicians. It is the hope of all that these small differences will soon be mended and that the N. A. C. W., continue the great work they have undertaken so that when the Convention meets in St Louis in 1902 that they will be a hundred fold stronger. All the delegates were delighted with the "Par-Am" and Niagara Falls, all report a pleasant stay among the "Bisons." The Convention of the Educators of Colored Youth which met last week was we.l attended, but the attendance was not as large as was expected. The subjects assigned to the members were handled in a masterly way, each one being a gem in itself; all branches of education was represented at this Convention. This was the fifth annual Convention, the next Convention will meet in August 1902, at Atlantic City, N. J. The officers for the ensuing year were elected quietly and peaceably;President Rev. H. T. Johnson, Camden, N. J.; Vice president, Rev. James M. Gregory, Bordertown, N. J ; Treasurer, Rev. J S. Coldwell, Philadelphia, Pa ; Secretary Mrs. William Stewart, Louieville, Ky. Bishop Walters, that leader of leaders, was present at the Convention, he took in the "Par-Am" and was delighted with the exhibits. The Bishop left Buffalo for his home. Ohioans have had their day and it was a day, the weather was favorable, making everything appear gay, it was last week. Many great men from the "Buckeye State" were present at the dedication of the Ohio State Bulling The 8th Ohio Regiment, the President's Own' was present and made a fine showing. Governor Nash, Senators F. raker, Hanna and Toumpkins and Bishop Arnet' were the speakers at the dedication of the Ohio Building Director General W. I Buchannan responded in a pleasing manner. The fare has been reduced to twenty-five cents for entering the Exposition grounds on Sundays, other days it will remain as it has been, fifty cents. Great crowds of working people attend the Exposition on Sundays. The Midway is closed on Sunday. The "Bisons" are to be entertained by the S. riners August the fifth at Lyric Hall, 610 Main street. The Shriners will doubtless make this one of the most enjoyable affairs that will happen during the 'Par-Am.' All Bisons are expected to be on hand to cheer the grand Shriners. Who said that the Shirt-waist Ball was not a success.? It was a great success During the "Pan Am" the Saturday Matinee balls will go on every Saturday; the Saturday afternoon Matinee ball is a new thing, nevertheless it is grand. Mrs. Lula Butler of Buffalo entertained a party of ladies from Chattanooga, Tenn., they were teachers visiting the Exposition. This affair was given on the 18th inst., and was grand in all its phases. Mrs. Butler is a hostess of no mean ability. Mrs. Dyer and daughter and Mr. Charles Martin of Louisville, Ky., passed through the city this week enroute home, they spent a few pleasant days in New York City. Miss Ottie Reynolds of Spring field, Ohio, is a "Pan Am" visitor this week. She is stopping at 100 Williams street and is carried away with the many sights. Miss Alice Victoria Thomas of Howard University is visiting relatives and friends in Buffalo. This is Miss Thomas' former home, she is remembered as one of Howard's bright pupils, she will return to Washington in September to pursue her collegiate course at Howard. Many receptions have been given Miss Thouas since her arrival in the Rainbow City, she is to take in the whole "Pan-Am," Niagare Falls and some parts of Canada before leaving. Buffalo may have the honor of entertaining the Negro Barkers, it is rumored that they will meet here; there is no reason why they should not, because everything is convient and pleasant, especially during the 'Pan-Am.' Buffalo has fine accommodations for conventions; all her citizens are courteous and enterprising, they always appreciate business men, be they of whatever race The bankers will not suffer from the heat if they come to Buffalo, it is very pleasant at this season of the year in Buffalo. Buy a Copy. The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth streets, Evansville, Ind. All the leading journals and race papers are handled there. 5 Amusements. Something Brand New. The celebrated Amphion Glee Club has a unique entertainment in store for its many friends and the public in general. A Saturday evening's outing on the Potomac is the program. The feature will be a full military brass band, choruses, quartets, trios, duets and so on by the Amphions and many points of interest down the river will be ucked. A landing will be made at Notley Hall where a specially arranged musical program will be rendered. Remember the date, Sat evening, at 5 30 p.m. Aug 3 d, returning in time to connect with the cars. Round trip 25 cents. Tickets on sale at wharf the evening of the excursion. Mr. J. Henry Lewis, Director, Mr. B. H. Baker, Business Manager. ORCHESTRA AND MILITARY BAND. Mr. A. H Montgomery, formerly of the Ideal Orchestra, has organized the Montgomery Orchestra and Military Band. It is composed of picked men from the Ideal and other bands of the city and is prepared to furnish first class music for all occasions. Popular Music furnished for the latest dances. Engagements are solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. For rates, dates, etc., telephone 2559 or drop a postal or letter to Mr. A. H. Montgomery, 925 13th street, northwest. Help Wanted. Do you want work? Do you want a job? If so, advertise in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office. An active, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work. Wanted Rooms. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED—Persons having rooms to rent to families, to young men or to young women, can get tenants by advertising in this column. Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential). Active agents are wanted in every city and town in the United States for The Colored American, the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper published. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 450 C street. n. w Washington. D. C. WANTED—A Business Partner. A man with $500 or more will find a good opportunity for a business investment. The business is well established and the right man will be given employment in a responsible place. For particulars, address, 'Business,' care of this office. Agents Wanted. Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send particulars 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. Colored Base Ball Clubs-Attention. --- The manager of a first class base ball club at Indian Head, Charles Co., Md. desires to correspond with the managers of the colored base ball clubs of Washington. The Indian Head team is first class in every way. It has excellent grounds and club leaving Washington in the morning can reach home the same day. For further information address: Mr. Samuel Freeman, Indian Head, Charles Co., Maryland. tf. Everybody Eats CORBY'S "MOTHER'S BREAD." It is easily the best bread in the world. It is pure and wholesome and is the greatest strength giving food you can eat. Mothers Bread is sold by over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. Corby's Modern B. kery, BY BRUCE GRIT. The American liar is something more than the average liar, he is an artist—thorough and picturesque. He is al most, if not entirely, conscienceless, and brag and bluster is his chief stock in trade. He is a methodical cuss and when it comes to gloryfiving and exalting his race, he blows his horn with the skill of a finished artist. A story in Leslie's Weekly entitled "A Filipino's Revenge" by Thomas P. Austin is the cause of these pertinent remarks. Mr. Austin makes a fifteen year old American boy, the son of his dad who is an officer in the American army in the Philippines, put to rout three well armed Filipino insurgents, one of whom had only a few days prior been "spanked" by the boy's father who had detected the dusky Filipino stealing money from his room. The author strings his sentences together with the skill of an expert at the business and as creator of heroes stands at the head of the profession. A stalwart Filipino meets this brave American boy on a dark evening in a lonely and deserted road seizes him, tucks him under his brawny arms and proceeds to make off with him; the boy wrigles somewhatly and finally frees himself from the grasp of his captor, two other Filipinos emerge out of the thickets with rifles and long knives prepare to carve the young American but with the proverbial bravery and courage of his race he defies the brown skin devils. Seeing an opportunity he rushes at one of his captors like mad and seizes his revolver in ten minutes less than no time. Brandishing the "deadly weepin" above his youthful head he challenges them to mortal combat. He is so fierce and terrible, so awfully b-a-a-d, that the Filipinos take fright and slink away leaving him all alone by himself in his glory. Wonderful boy! Wonderful liar! I don't know which most to admire. This yarn is published in the young people's section of this famous family weekly and of course the writer expects the young people who read it to believe it implicitly. But it is either a pure unadulterated fiction or a greatly exaggerated account of something that occurred in the Philippines which the writer permitted to grow on him until he emitted it in the form we have it in Leslies' I have just finished reading another remarkable story in which two Americans are the heroes. The story is "A Gold Hunter's Adventures, or Life in Australia," by William Thomes. These two Yankees went to Australia to hunt for gold and fame and Mr. Will am Thomes, their author and finisher has done his work in a most admirable manner. No two men ever had such remarkable experiences, so many hairbreadth escapes, from the deadly immirent breach, killed so many savage beasts, broke up so many bands of bushrangers, discovered so much gold, and taught the "florid and plethoric Englishman" so many things he never knew before as did these wonderful Yankees. They were the best shots in Australia, and one of them who was a duelist either killed or wounded every man with whom he had and affair of honor. They saved the city of Melbourne from a destructive fire by happening on the ground at the time of its A FILIPINO'S REVENGE. A GOLD HUNTER. occurrence and manning the fire engines which the English firemen and soldiers were either too stupid or too ignorant to understand how to work The Governor General of Australia was profuse in expressions of gratitude to them for their timely aid and had they yielded to his importunities they would both now be high officials in that far off commonwealth. For breaking up the terrible and desperate gangs of bushranges they were offered and declined high positions on the police force of Australia It was they who ran down and captured Black Darnely, the most dangerous desperado in Australia. It was they who bought a worked out mine in Ballarat and by introducing American methods of mining discovered a gold nugget weighing 51 pounds which didn't contain a single ounce of quartz. They killed the biggest diamond snake in Australia, they did, and they induced a big farmer to introduce American plows and other machiney for working his farm and received his grateful thanks a year after because he raised larger and better crops than ever before. Oh they were wonderful men, they were, and in all their escapades there wasn't a gun, knife, pistol, wild animal, snake or man in Australia who could best them. They bore charmed lives, made money, got rich and returned to America filled with honors and conceit enough to shingle all the then houses in Tennalytown if there are any there. Then there's the every day American liar whose habitat is the top floor of a daily newspaper. A policeman arrests a Negro on some trivial charge and the Negro resists arrest—we'll say for the sake of argument—the column padder gets the item and stretches the story out from three-quarters to a half column. He describes the incident to the smallest detail though he got his information by 'phone or through another reporter. The Negro is always big, burly and desperate and a tough character with three or four very sharp razors in his pockets and boots. The brave officer, however, nothing daunted grapples with his prisoner and after a fierce and bloody struggle overpowers him, calling for assistance only after he has put the Negro to sleep with his trusty club with the aid of another officer "the darky" is tumbled into the patrol wagon and sent to the station where he is searched. A number of policy slips and pawn tickets are found on him and he is suspected of being the thief who robbed the Seventh National Bank in New York. The officer who is sometimes an Irishman (there are few of that race on the police force in this country, however) is called a hero by these accommodating and lying journalistic brats who make sentiment against the Negro, and for weeks his name is in evidence either in the notes about town, in the editorial column or in the Correspondents Corner, cur old friends Civis, Victor and X. Y. Z, built the market with praise of the licensed bully in blue, who clubs his way to promotion while the American liar magnifies his deeds by distorting facts and suppressing the truth. The American liar is making his race ridiculous THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. CAPTURED BLACK DARNELY THE ASSOCIATED PRES3 LIAR. by his conscienceless exaltation and glorification of the American Man who is after all only the product of ordinary dust. There is method in these systematic and unwarranted lies that come from the press and the book writers. This laudation of everything American except bank wrecking and stock stealing is nauseating and disgusting. The Americans are an enterprising people and progressive but the trained press agents and liars of this great Yankee nation prove too much in their fervid and picturesque descriptions of the bravery, heroism, etc., etc., of their masters who are only ordinary human beings and like all other human beings fallible and prone to fall from grace which they frequently do. BRUCE GRIT. FINANCIAL. MONEY TO LOAN at 31% , 33% 4, and 41% per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $10,000 on D, C. real estate; pay off 5 and 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew, all transactions conducted with economical consideration for borrowers WM. H. SAUNDERS & CO., 1407 F. st. nw. 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. HARRY G. LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU. LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, Manufacturers and Importers of and Dealers in SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. 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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. CAN MAKE $3 per day selling the great poetical work of our col ored 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 $50 in gold in addition 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. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Sates insides Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor. trustee, &c. DO YOU NEED 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 BANK. 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, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford, Dr. W. A. Warfield, 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 p.m. A YOUNG SOLDIER RETURNS From the Philippine Islands and Tells of the Country and its People-The Home Circle Club-The Racy Doings of a Gay and Thriving City-Personal Mention. Hartford, Conn., Special—Sergeant M. L. Holden has just returned from the Philippines after a stay of nearly two years. He was a member of Co. C 48th U. S. V. and saw much active service. Among other things he said: "The land is quite rough and uneven, and a great many places are marshy. The northern part of the island of Luzon is very mountainous, and the mountains are very hard to ascend, some mountains will take a day or longer to reach the summit. The inhabitants (that is the natives) are an undersized people, very seldom over 5 feet, 2 or 4 inches in height. They have all kinds of complexions from a almost white to a dark brown. They are a vey shiftless race, the women do all the work and the men do all the sporting. The men keep fighting chickens, play monte, buckame and bet on the races. If you have them around, you will have to watch them or they will carry away with them half of what you have and if you catch them they will prevaricate so that one cannot get any satisfaction. The natives food consists mostly of rice and fish and some fruit. A plenty of fruit grows wild all over the island, all they have to do is to go out and gather it. Bananas, lemons, pineapples, mangoes and a great many other fruits were abundant. The houses of the poor are made of bamboo, and the rich class are made of stone, no brick houses will stand on account of the earthquakes. The bamboo houses are small affairs, hardly ever more than two or three rooms. A very little furniture, some times we would see them moving and all their possessions would hardly fill a little hand cart. The rich class have their houses fixed very nice, though everything is about a hundred years behind the times. The Filipinos are a very religious people, they go to church four and five times a day on some occasions. They are most all Roman Catholics, that is all that pretend to have any religion at all. As a fighting people the Filipinos are a failure when they are put against people that will fight. The reason why the Spaniards never had any better luck fighting the Filipinos, was because they were afraid of them, and would not go out into the mountains after them, like the Americans have done. We have been after them so steady at times, that they did not have a chance to eat their meals much less sleep. Some of the officers that we captured told us that the Negro soldiers were the hardest marchers and hardest fighters that they had ever been against. The insurgents had all kinds of guns, but they do not know how to use them to the best advantage. Our regiment only had one man killed, a corporal of Co. E, though we had quite a few die of disease." Miss Frazier, the elocutionist and dramatic reader, made her second visit to our city last Thursday evening. The rain r vented a large attendance very much to our regrets. The management petitioned the withholding of the rain and the farmers earnestly prayed to have it come and revive their crops. The rain was truly a blessing and refreshed everything. Man cannot prevent nor cause it to rain. Rev. Mr. Wheeler of the Talcott St Congregational church exchanged pulpits with our pastor, Rev. J. S. Cooper, D. D, His subject was, 'Increasing THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. Happiness." The discourse was very encouraging to all who believed in looking on the bright side of life. Similar sermons ought to be repeated often. The Sunday school is doing well. The attendance is good and interest increasing. The teachers and officers decided to give the children an outing in August. The Home Circle C.ub held its annual meeting Thursday July 21. The following are the officers elected: Daniel D. Hilton, re elected president; Author B. Mitchell, vice president, Watkins W. Christian, re-elected sec Henry A. Plato, treasurer. House committee: P, C. Fane; W. E. Collins and W. A. Muncey. Auditors: A. W. Seymour and W. H. Wod. The New England Searchlight says that the Home Circle Club is the strongest and most progressive organization of its kind in the state and we wish to add that among its members are some of the most prominent young men to be found anywhere in the country. Mr. Daniel D. Hilton its president is headwaiter at P. J. Berso, the leading caterer of Connecticut. He has been the right hand man for a number of years. Mr. A. B. Mitchell is also one of our representative young men. He held the first lieutenancy in the first separate company that was once in existence here in Hartford. He has taken a very prominent part in politics in later years. At present he is head barber at Shield Brothers barber shop 334 Pearl street. Mr. M. Christian is our popular letter carrier, which position he has held with honor to himself and credit to the race he represents. He, like Mr Mitchell held high rank in the first separate company in the day that company ranked far above any company in the state white or black and was the pride of the race. Mr. H. A. Plato is clerk at the Etna Insurance Company, one of the largest in the state. Messrs. P. C. Tane, W. E. Collins and the rest are among our coming young men and great things can be looked for from them. Their rooms are located at 101 Fount street and splendidly furnished. A month or two ago they gave one of the most elaborate social functions we ever witted in this city. Monday is ladies evening. When they opened their club rooms to the ladies of the city, The Colored American representative and the host of 15 readers extended their congratulations to this club. Sunday 21st and 28th Mr. Charles Lockwood and wife of Highland street entertained Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wiggins of 2136 Franklin ave. this city and Miss Harriet Mitchell and Mr. William Reed of New Haven Friday evening Mr. Edward F Wiggins and wife entertained at their home 213 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Franklin ave. last Sunday. Miss Helen Ashen Miss Harriet Mitchell and Mr Charles Mitchell of Fla. Mr. Wm. Reed and Mr. Alenzo Fendenson, both of New Haven were in the city last Sunday Mr. Wm. Reed of New Haven was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mitchell of 5 Wolcott street. The agent of The Colored American took a run to Mount Thomanem Sunday to attend a camp meeting held at Underwood grove by Rev. I. Watkins, the A. M. E. Zion conference evangelist. NOTICE. 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The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publ ishing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSORPTION RATES. One year - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywnere, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JULY 27. 1900. NANNIBAL IS HUSTLING. It is rumored in Boston that the Woman's Federation of Clubs, which so bitterly opposed the admission of colored women to membership on equality with white women, is backing up William Hannibal Thomas in his suit against the Rev. S. Timothy Tice, D. D., of Cambridge, Mass. There are it is understood other forces also behind this creature, race slanderer, which are known to be inimical to the Negro. There is no doubt whatever, that there is a well organized conspiracy on the part of the enemies of the Negro to make the slanders of Thomas fit the race which he has so wantonly assailed. There is one thing mortally certain. If the constitutional conventions fix it so that the Negro can vote under any conditions at all, the law will be rigidly enforced. Shylock will have "his pound of flesh" in the form of poll tax, property registration, personal character or school tax. Every Negro will be scrutinized with a powerful microscope and he who pulls through will be entitled to a certificate of moral and political health. There may be some profit in such a test, after all, if the white man will be scrutinized through the same lenses. We do not want the illiterate white to rule in the Southland. Proper self respect is not egotism in the offensive sense. Self-confidence begets success, because belief that we can succeed is half the battle. Through the kindness of Mr. F J Loudin, America and England's premier basso, and now at the head of Fisk Jubilee singers in London, we have received two pages of criticisms setting forth the splendid work of Miss Ira Aldridge, the contralto. Miss Aldridge is a pupil of the great Jenni Lynn. Through Mr. Loudin's great ove of music, as well as of his native --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. country, America, we are constantly posted on the musical, successes of the dark races in Europe. It was Mr. Loudin who first introduced the musical wonder of the age, Mr. S. Coleridge Taylor, to the American people. A peculiarity of the present census is that there is no provision made for the shades of the Negro race. The principal divisions of the human family are white and black. The China man and Jap are given racial classification apart from either of the foregoing. For census purposes, the swarthiest dago would be "white," and Gov. Pinchback would have to be classed as "black." Deceit lasts only a season. Truth is eternal. The Indianapolis World wont be good. It has the temerity to call attention to the fact that Senator Foraker's Ohio convention speech might have had more effect if made in the United States Senate, in advocacy of a measure designed to correct the evils he complains of so eloquently and convincingly. Let suffrage laws apply to all alike and the whole controversy is at an end. The educated white people of a state should object as strenuously to being governed by a white illiterate as to being outvoted by a black one. If one is "cut out," cut them both out, and thus place an honest premium on the suffrage. It is too bad that the navy dignitaries have so much trouble making the glory of the Spanish-American war go around. The greatest Negro of our times will be that one who has done most to give young men and women honorable careers. Mr. Statesman, you who essay to be a leader, how many promising young people have you warmed into useful living and encouraged to lofty aims? This is the true test Men are wanted who can not only execute, but originate. The man is not valuable in the highest sense who cannot act in an emergency without having some one to tell him what to do. Let us learn to think clearly and act promptly. The color of our skin is not the worst of our afflictions. The lack of moral stamina, punctuality, original thought, thorough execution, and patience is what keeps the Negro in the background. The possessor of a diploma is wasting his time in Washington on the moment he gets the price of a ticket to the West or South, and can pay one month's board and office rent. How many "sun-downers" have even that? Superior professional equipment is a burden if it is not steadily and intelligently utilized. The state of New York makes a great showing for miscegenation. The absorptionists are finding encouragement in the increasing number of mixed marriages, even if the status of the children is a trifle uncertain. The Negro who owns a good farm, is a law abiding citizen, and contributes to the upbuilding of the communi ty in which he lives, will never be disfranchised or lynched. Do you get the idea? America could stand the importation of quite a number of "heathen" of the Minister Wu type. Senator Daniel, ex Governor Oates and ex-Governor Johnston seem to be real white men. If the conventions will follow them, they will accomplish proper ends and violate no law. The Colored American leads They follow who can. Be of assistance to somebody, and you will be better for it. It is far more agreeable to have people under obligations to you than for you to be under obligations to others. Wise men promise little, apologize seldom and explain not at all. The Nero race is inclined to talk too much. There needs to be more definite and steady action. A country is invariably governed by the owners of the land. THE BALMY SUMMER DAYS. Saratoga at the Hey Day of its Glory— New Yorks Popular Afro-American Leader—The Douglass Literary Society —Nofed Visitors. Saratoga, N. Y.—(Special).—After dreary weeks of waiting and many days of painful anxiety, at last the tide of prosperity has turned Saratoga-ward. The boys behold with joy bright visions of tips and chicken floating across the horizon. After so long a period of inactivity it is needless to say that the great expectant many will be on the alert to receive the former and no less assiduous in pursuit of the latter. The season has been a little backward thus far, but note with pleasure that the number already on the ground is being added to daily, and from this out things will be on the jump. The pioneers of Saratoga's mainstay—the races—have begun to invade the village, and the prospects and outlook from a racing point of view were never brighter. It always gives us pleasure to note the great success which usually attends this institution as conducted here in Saratoga. We are pleased at its success because of its effect upon the Negro from a financial point of view and from the prominence many of our race has gained from it. Our financial weal is effected from the fact that the races draw to Saratoga a vast throng of hotel patrons and thereby make a demand for the quick, efficient service in which the Negro waiter excels and which no other class seem able to compete with him. Again, it was at Saratoga that many of our leading jockeys first came into world-wide fame as successful guiders of America's fleetest race horses. Among such I give as illustrations Murphy, the king of them all; Hamilton, Burns, and a host of others whose great victories in the saddle have startled the world. The Negro is recognized as a factor in the world of politics as pertaining to racing in the appointment upon the Board of State Racing Commissioners of Mr. Charles Anderson, of New York, a young man of great ability, and who has proven himself to be a worthy representative of the race and one who has forced himself to the front and, incidentally, into a fat berth by sheer inate merit. Mr. Anderson is held in high esteem by all with whom he comes in contact, and is doing much to raise his people to a high state of citizenship. So much for racing and its effect upon the Negro. The Frederick Douglas Literary Association is the Mecca of all fashionable and literary people here. Each successive Wednesday evening finds its commodious building packed from pit to dome with bright and brainy men and women from all parts of the country. And even the wilds of Africa have their direct representative here, and we find him occasionally attending the meetings of the Association, the shrine of the immortal Douglas listening in rapt attention to his life's story as told by some enthusiastic admirer, and gaining inspiration from his mighty deeds in behalf of his stricken people, to prepare himself, here, in free and civilized America, to go back to his many millions of people and give them the story of the Cross in all its pathetic simplicity. That the F. D. L. A. is doing its consecrated work cannot be doubted by the most skeptical. To the pessimist, who sees nothing but retrogression and mediocrity in the race, we ask him to visit this organization when holding one of its public meet- A. CHAS. W. ANDERSON. ings. Let him come and cast his eye over the vast throng all clad in evening dress. Let him look into their faces all aglow with enthusiasm and pride as some dusky orator is handling with ease and intelligence some of the weighty questions of the day. Let him listen to the well-executed song as sung by some cultivated voice, of which there is no dearth; let him hear the skilled pianist perform some of the most classical productions with ease and precision. Let him gaze upon this scene for a moment, and we will find that this sour-minded pessimist has been transformed into the most hopeful optimist of them all. Look into his face and you will find it giving expression even if his voice refuses to utter the prophetic words that truly the time has come when Ethiopia is stretching forth her hands to God. That the Association is successful, that it is doing a great work in the amelioration of the ills of our people, cannot be doubted. And to no one is the result of this success due more than to its honored President, Mr. J. T. Lee, who is untiring in his efforts to advance its interests and to have those identify themselves with the Association who can give it aid and standing in the literary world. Among its members, active and honorary, there are those from the best schools and colleges in the land. Before it there have appeared such gifted orators as ex-Gov. Pinchback, the late Dr. Price, Mr. Charles Anderson, Dr. Grimke, and a host of others equally as prominent. J. G. S. Thomas W. Allen, one of the best clerks in the Census Office, is making an enviable reputation here as an arotor and thinker. Mr. Allen is a native of Alabama, but comes to Washington from Chicago, upon the recommendation of Congressman James R. Mann. Mr. Allen has been a prominent factor in the politics of his adopted State, and enjoys the confidence of such leaders as Comptroller Charles G. Dawes, William Lorimer, A. J. Hopkins and others. Mr. Allen was recently promoted by Director Merriam and Statistician Powers strictly on his merits, A POPULAR HEADWAITER. Everything in Full Swing at the Pier Crowds of Visitors Enjoy the Sea Breezes—Cottages are Being Rapidly Filled-Shaw University Quartette Raising Money for a Cooking School-Personal Mention. Naragansett Pier, R. I., Special—At last the season has gotten under way, and though the Casino and Rockingham Hotels have not been re-built, there is much life and as many amusements as heretofore. The beach of course, furnishes the greatest amount of amusement to the oplookers and pleasure to the bathers. Daily between the hours of 3 and 5 houses are forsaken and almost any one can be found either in the surf, sand or on the board walk. After dinner a favorite stroll is a trip to The Rocks Here with mother nature and the lady you accompany can soar in the realms of imagination and build air castles upon air castles; only to see them disappear to the breakers in the churling whirlpools. To enliven the evenings there are generally one or more dances in progress. The church with Rev. Thomas in charge is prospering, in fact on Sunday nights the aisles are even crowded. Thursday night has been set aside as lyceum night and before the season closes there is expected much good to be derived from the evenings thus spent. Last Thursday Rev. Le Roy Ferguson presented a paper entitled "The Fears and Hopes of the Future of the Negro." It was pronounced excellent and on motion of Mr. John White and seconded by Mr. Frank Baxter a vote of thanks was tendered him. The Shaw University Quartette composed of Messrs. Carter, Williams, Christian and Walker rendered two selections which were heartily applauded. These young men are traveling in the interest of the school. It is their hope to raise enough money to build a cooking school Messrs. Payne, Orme, Wormley and Ambler composing the already famous Selika Quartette sang and were vociferously cheered for the excellent work. Though the Selikas are new, their work compares favorably with professional singing. Mr. Fred. Freeman who has charge of the new Mathewson dining room has created a most favorable impression. On all sides, especially by his men, are the most flattering remaks made concerning his management. He is a headwaiter who is interested in the successful and economical management of his department and above all, a man interested in his men. To quote Mr. C. a millionare New Yorker, "He is the best generally equipped headwaiter I have ever seen and I have lived in a hotel all my life." In Mr. Jesse Collins, the headwaiter has a man who is as wide awake and as energetic as any second waiter in the country. A mechanics tools are in a great measure responsible for his quality of work so in this case, the men selected are far above the ordinary. The most desirable rooms at the different cottages have been taken or engaged. Mr. Freeman has engaged rooms at the Brown Cottage. Here a'so is his secretary and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur James, Mrs. Minnie Madison, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wilson and Miss Mary Johnson of New York. Miss Lillie Parson of Philadelphia and Mr. Moten Yaeger of District of Columbia. Mr. Thomas James of Philadelphia, the headwaiter of the Imperial Hotel is at his old post with a fine looking set of men, most of whom are six footers. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Louis Avendorf, correspondent for the Philadelphia Tribune is here in the interest of the paper he represents. Mr. Robert Wells of Baltimore, who holds a responsible position at the Mathew is again with us, and is laboring as assiduously as ever in the interest of the church. At the Helm Cottage, which has the reputation of being the quietest house on the pier are domiciled Messrs. John White, C. K Wormley and L. C. H. Bradley. Not far from them is the Washington Club, which occupies the entire second floor of the Jackson Hotel. The members include John Bruce, C. H. Wormley. THOS. H. DIGGS, Adams House. (See page 3) Albany, N. Y.) R. Davis, Towson S Grasty, F. W. Wormley, Clarence Wright, Alphonzo Harris, Clarence Jackson and Rev. Le Roy Ferguson of King Hall, Howard University. Among others who expect to spend the summer here are: W. M. Simms, G Joy; J Radcliffe, William Brooks, Scipio Bryant, A. Byrd, Phillip Newton, Eugene Kennerly, Louis A. Tyler, Frank Ford, Russell Locke, J. C Broughton, J. W. Pettigrew, J. H. Jackson, Jerome B. Osborne, Chester Turly, David Martin, Charles Maston, Frank Nickens, Thomas Pryor, Hiriam Gray and Joseph Fadle of Washington, D. C., M. C. Wilson, Dr. David Cooper, Levy Reynolds and Guy A. Wynn of New York, L. G. White of Charlottesville, Va., W, M. Young of New London. Conn. W. Ellis of Hartford, Conn, John S. Walker and Jasper Logan of Manchester, Va., Nelson Buirshar. James Spears, Stephen Fields, Walter Jones, Henry Harris, Andrew Brown and Robert Boston of Baltimore. X. B. X. A MAN OF THE HOUR. (Continued from 1st page.) with presented of Dr. Warmsley hardly does him justice. He is a representative Afro-American in every respect. He desires to reenter the service and return to the Philippines. It is the wish of his friends, and their name is legion, that the war Department, slow as it has been in its recognition of the services of its colored heroes, can see a way to give him the position he seeks. His record is on file at the war Department. While in the city Dr. Warmsley met many new friends. His baggage and souvenirs attracted much attention. The following extract from the Evening Star tells of his gift to the Smithsonian institution. VALUABLE COLLECTION The Smithsonian Institution has received and placed on exhibition a valuable collection of curios from the Philippine Islands. The collection was the gift of Captain W. C. Warm l-y colored, who was assistant surgeon in the 49th United States volunteer Infantry. Captain Warmsley was mustered out in San Francisco. Cal.. June 30 h. He came at once to Washington with his collection, and presented it to the museum. It consists of shells from the shores of the China Sea, implements of war used by the savages inhabiting the mountains of northern Luzon, such as spears, poisoned arrows, bows, shields, bolts and daggers, and a collection of native hats used by the peasantry. Captain Warmsley has been in the tropics for three years, having served in Cuba before going to the Philippines He left for his home in Norwich, Conntoday, but will return to the Philippines in September to practice medicine. He has been requested by the museum authorities to make further collections. A Review of the Important Work Accomplished During the Administration of President R. W. Thompson. The Second Baptist Lyceum has just closed the most prosperous season, all things considered, that it has enjoyed in the fifteen years of its existence. Crowded houses have been the rule, the addresses have been of a high order and upon topics of burning interest, and the influence of the organization have been felt beneficially by the entire community. The reputation of the Second Baptist Lyceum has become national, and the press and people all over the land have sung its praises in enthusiastic strain. It is admitted upon all hands that in popularity and general usefulness the Second Baptist Lyceum has no rival along the lines that its work has been laid. It is not merely a literary organization, but a people's forum, occupying an unlimited sphere, acting for the best interests of the race in politics, religion, industrialism, official recognition, for the exploitation of public grievances, and for the moulding of sentiment looking to the amelioration of our condition and for the influencing of legislation by the United States Congress. Its purposes are intensely practical, and each meeting is held with a definite plan to reach a positive result. The presiding officer of this important organization is Mr. Richard W. Thompson, a young man of unimpeachable character, lofty ideals, extraordinary energy, industry and resource. Possessing a good education, calmness of judgment, superior knowledge of men and women, fidelity to duty, a clear comprehension of the needs of the race, and a fearless- A. PRES. R. W THOMPSON. ness of method that halts not when there is a consciousness that he is right, Mr. Thompson has shown in the year and a half of administration that he is pre-eminently the proper man for the place, and has earned a deserved popularity with all classes. Besides the qualities enumerated above, he is an experienced newspaper man, known wherever the printed page is read, and the happy knack of knowing what to say and how to say it in the most effective way has aided him remarkably in pleasing the hundreds of regular patrons of the Lyceum. Managing the constructive end of a newspaper has also aided him in preparing programs and selecting topics that are not only timely, but which possess the merit of novelty and are admirably adapted to catch and hold the attention of the discriminating citizens of the nation's erudite capital. Washington is pleased to know that the Lyceum, under its recent reorganization, has re-elected Mr. Thompson, and he is now serving his third term as president of the organization. The other officers chosen at the June election are: First Vice-President, R. S. Smith; Second Vice-President, C. L. Marshall; Third Vice-President, W. T. Menard; Recording Secretary, R. C. M. Simmons; Vice-Recording Secretary, Miss Almira Crutchfield; Corresponding Secretary, Samuel E. Lacy; Treasurer, Miss Mary Brown; Historian, Prof. Jesse Lawson; Chaplain, T. H. Norman; Vice-Chaplain, A. 身 H. Matthews; Chief of Ushers, Mack Brown. A strong and representative executive committee has been named by the President, and Mr. William M. Wilson will act as secretary of the same. The finance committee is headed by Prof. Jesse Lawson, and the entertainment, press, ways and means, program and other committees will be in competent hands. In the fall the Lyceum will dedicate a memorial window, for which it is pledged to contribute $50 to the church. It is expected that the opening of the next season will take place on the third Sunday in October. A tentative schedule, embracing fifteen meetings, has already been arranged by the executive officers, and the scope of discussion will be unusually broad. Freedom of speech is a cardinal principle of the Second Baptist Lyceum, and no discrimination is permitted on account of color, politics, religion or calling. The Lyceum is for all the people. The past year and a half has been profitable from a monetary standpoint, as well as for other reasons. See the following table: Total amount of moneys col- lected ..... $240.06 Presented to Second Baptist Church ..... 52.21 Paid as salary to regular mu- sicians 78.50 Presented to Afro-American Council 60.00 Assisting in public purposes 22.48 Number of meetings 43 At the last general meeting of the executive committee the Lyceum was registered as an affiliated body of the National Afro-American Council, and Former Congressman Geo. H. White and Mr. Samuel E. Lacy were chosen as delegates to the Philadelphia Convention next month. The organization is to be congratulated upon its selections, and it may rest assured that it will be ably and conspicuously represented. The prospects for next season are very bright, and there is every evidence that President Thompson will have in the future the same cordial, universal and hearty support that has characterized his administration in the past. HAMPTONS SUMMEP NORMAL: Pedagogues Galore—Brains, Beauty and Brilliancy—Prof. H. M. Brown. Hampton, Va., Special—The summer normal school at Hampton has about 300 teachers from many states, all of whom are showing a great deal of interest in the courses, as much depends upon the instruction gained at the institute. Several applications have already been received from other schools asking for teachers who are qualified in domestic science—sewing, manual training, etc. etc. A great deal of regret is being manifested by the entire community as the time approaches for Prof. Hugh M. Brown to take his departure for Baltimore where he will assume the duties of principal of the high school for colored students. A large number of the teachers are talking of presenting Mr. Benjamin Washington a medal for so gallantly rescuing a man from drowning at Buckroe Beach. Mr. Washington with great difficulty swam about 75 yards with a man weighing 175 pounds and who was completely exhausted. After considerable rubbing and rolling the man was finally revived. A sailing party of about 100 took a spin directly over the spot where the Monitor and Merrimac fought their decisive battle some years ago. Prof. Hunster's exhibit of work done by the pupils of the Washington High School is attracting the attention of persons of prominence for miles around. Miss A. M. Goding, Dr. W. B. Evans and Mr. Alphonse Stafford of the Washington schools are among the very best instructors here. Some of the Washingtonians taking the course are: Misses Hattie Cornish, Neenah George, Louise Cornell, Louise Evans, Marie Smith, Beatrice Ridggelev. Ida Washington and Mr. Benjamin Washington, all of whom are so well pleased, they think they will return next year.