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The COLORED Library of Congress AMERICAN A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 9 NO. 22. THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Holds its Second Annual Session in Chicago, Ill, and is Largely Attended by Delegates From Nearly Every State and Territory in the Union. PRESIDENT WASHINGTON'S ELOQUENT Appeal For Sterling Worth and Citizenship-On to Richmond in 1902. Chicago, ll...(Special)—The second annual session of the National Negro Business League opened in this city. Delegates are present from over thirty States. President Booker T. Washington in his opening address said in part: "As a race we must learn more and more that the opinion of the world regarding us is not much influenced by what we may say of ourselves or by what others say of us, but it is permanently influenced by actual, tangible, visible results. The object lesson of one honest Negro succeeding magnificently in each community in some business or industry is worth a hundred abstract speeches in securing opportunity for the race. "In the South, as in most parts of the world, the Negro who does something and possesses something is respected by both races. Usefulness in the community where we live will constitute our most lasting and potent protection. "We want to learn the lesson of small things and small beginnings. We must not feel ourselves above the most humble occupation or the simple humble beginning. If our vision is clear, our will strong, we will use the very obstacles that often seem to beset us as stepping stones to a higher and more useful life." The enrollment of the members present was not completed at the first session, but the hall was crowded and 200 of those present were visitors in Chicago. Pictures and some of the products of Negro concerns decorate the walls, as evidence that the black man is rising above the cotton plantation, his first field of labor in this country. Pictures of brick blocks, factories, livery stables, farms and shops of every description owned by Negroes in many different States of the Union are in the collection, but the greater evidence of the Negro's development is the men taking part in the deliberations of the sessions. They are clean cut, welldressed, intelligent, and have put a business method into the organization. DELIGATES THIRD WELCOME. The convention was called order at 10 o'clock. Walter Fieldhouse represented Governor Yates in delivering an address of welcome, and Howard S. Taylor spoke for Mayor Harrison. On behalf of the colored business men WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1901. M. E. and women of Chicago the president of the local league, W. F. Taylor, gave the address of welcome, and with this the session was well under way. After the organization of the convention was completed by the appointment of committees the formal programme of speech-making was taken up. Mr. Giles B. Jackson, secretary of the Business League of Virginia, read a paper on Negro industries in that State, showing what has been accomplished in thirty-five years "in the solution of the so-called Negro problem." The Negro has invested in business in Virginia, he said $14,426,536. On behalf of the State League he extended to the national organization an invitation to hold its next annual session at Richmond in 1902. W. L. Taylor, head of The True Reformers' Bank, in Richmond, gave interesting details of its plans under the head of "Business Features of the Order of True Reformers." Mr. Taylor's address was eloquent, scholarly, teeming with wit and anecdotes. He spoke of the great volume of work done by the True Reformers' Bank, the branch stores, the farms, the hotel, the printing department, and the great work at headquarters, which employs over one hundred officers, chief clerks and employes. He was followed by Mr. J. A. Wilson, who delivered a witty and eloquent speech on the Twin City Business Association of Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., and what it has accomplished. Mr. Theodore W. Jones, of Chicago, was the last speaker of the first session. Answering the question as to whether or not the Negro can succeed as a business man, he cited the facts that he may be found fulfilling his post on the battlefield, in the shop and at the head of industrial interests. "The tone of this convention," he said in concluding, "clearly indicates that the Negro will succeed as a business man in proportion as he learns that manhood and womanhood are qualities of his own making, and that no external forces can either give or take them away. It demonstrates that intelligence, punctuality, industry and integrity are the conquering forces in the business and commercial world, as PRICE FIVE CENTS. well as in all the affairs of human life." BUSINESS EFFORTS CITED. The delegates, through the speakers, took up specific and practical phases of business in the evening, and the session was well attended. Mrs. Albreta M. Smith read a paper on the Negro Women's Business Club, showing what had been accomplished in Chicago by the colored women. Charles Banks, a successful merchant and property owner of Clarksdale, Miss., takled on "Merchandising;" William Oscar Murphy, of Atlanta, Ga., discussed "The Grocery Business;" Harris Barrett, of Hampton, Va., detailed the workings of the Hampton Building and Loan Association; A. N. Johnson, publisher and editor of Mobile, represented the Negroes of that city and delivered the closing address of the day on "Negro Business Enterprises of Mobile." After the appointment of the several committees the convention adjourned for the evening session at 8 p.m. THE EVENING SESSION. At the evening session Mrs. Albreta M. Smith told about the achievements of the Business Woman's Club, and Charles Banks read an excellent paper on "Merchandising," he being the proprietor of a large general store at Clarksdale, Miss., which grew from a trade of $1,500 to the carrying of a $5,000 stock, the ownership of $30,000 worth of real estate, and a yearly business in general goods and cotton of over $40,000. On the subject, "The Grocery Business," W. O. Murphy, of Atlanta, Ga., told how he and his father had built up a business of $30,000 a year, and he hoped and expected his son would raise it to $100,000. An interesting feature of the evening was the address of Judge W. W. Gibbs, United States Consul to Madagasca, who traced his career from slavery to that of representing his country in a foreign land. F. D. Patterson, of Greenfield, Ohio, a carriage manufacturer, and Martin Ferguson, of Jacksonville, Fla., a liveryman also spoke. Perhaps there was no clearer or more convincing illustration of this than the declaration of Mr. Ferguson, a delegate from Jacksonville, Fla., who conducts one of the largest livery stables in the South. He told of his experience as a young man trying to make a fortune. He had enough money to carry him within thirty or forty miles of Jacksonville, and he walked the rest of the way. He reached the city with 10 cents in his pocket, and, like Benjamin Franklin, on arriving at Philadelphia, bought rolls and bread. He slept in a picnic ground and found some chicken bones to gnaw at for his second meal. But he was persistent and worked his way into a prosperous trade, and one that is netting him a large income. Some of the men who took part in the discussions were slaves forty years ago; others were of a later generation and had received a business or special education. All told of how the Negro, with the exercise of forti- (Continued on page 4.) 10 MR. AND MES. FETER STANSLEY. Oldest Married Couple in OhIo will Celebrate their Eighty-third Anniversary. Upper Sandusky. Ohio, Special—The oldest married couple in Ohio, and probably the oldest in the United States, are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stansley who reside in a quaint little home on the outskirts of this city, where they have lived for the past thirty-five years in peaceful quietude, awaiting the day when life's cares shall cease, and where in a few days they will quietly celebrate their eighty-third anniversary of their marriage This venerable couple are of African extraction, and both trace their lineage back to that country. Uncle Peter Stansley was born in New York state in the month of October, 1797, and his wife, Susan (Rice) Stansley, first saw the light of day in January, 1805. She is a native of this state, being born in Muskingum county, and has passed her entire life within the confines of the state without once leaving its boundaries. Both have witnessed the growth of the state almost from its beginning. Both distinctly remember the war of 1812 and those succeeding it, and many are the interesting stories they tell of the days when Ohio was still a wilderness and peopled by the Indians. Mr. and Mrs. Stansley were married at Sandusky City, August 19, 1818. Twelve children were born to them, eight of whom died in infancy. The four children living are among their youngest. Mrs. Ellen Anderson, aged 60; Maurice Stansley, 57; Mrs. Susan Thomas, 47; and Thomas Stansley, 49. When the Stansleys came to this county, Upper Sandusky consisted of but one log building, which stood near where handsome residence of the Hon. Curtis Berry now stands, almost on the sight of Fort Farree, erected by Gen. William Harrison in his campaign against the British and the Indians in the war of 1812. The lone log building was occupied by a Wyandot Indian named Garret, who kept tavern for the accommodation of the stray frequenters of the Sandusky trail. Uncle Peter distinctly remembers of the visit of Charles Dickens to this place in 1842; when he stopped here over night, and of which the distinguished author speaks of in his "American Notes." Uncle Peter was a lad of fifteen during the war of 1812. Up until within a few years ago he could at will reveal his mind to that early period, and the stories he could tell were extremely interesting, It is his boast that he stood on the shores of Sandusky Bay, on that memorable 10th of September 1813, and witnessed Perry's victorious fleet return after his battle with Commodore Barclay, off Put-in-Bay.—The Press Post. BASE BALL NEWS. White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., Special-Fully four hundred people witness the great contest between the White Sulphur Colts, and the Covington B. B Club. For the first three innings it look if though the Colts would lose, the ground was wet and Pryor not being able to control the ball, but the great support given him by the infield prevented them from scoring, and they won out by the score 13 to 0. August 19 Lewisburg at White Sulphur, the last game of the season. the Colts were out in full and played the game up date. In the first inning the Glants were successful enough to rally up five THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. runs, but the Colts kept their eyes on the ball and piled up ten runs, which gave us the game. Scott was on the rubber for the Colts who was in fine form and kept the Giants guessing. Manager Toliver and Captain Robinson has started in to play a series of games from Covington to Washington, it will be known in a few days just what clubs they will play and how many games with each club This is the club that Manager Toliver will take the trip to Washington with on Sept. 5th: Pryor, c. Foster, 3d b. Cramer, s. Robinson, c. Ross, 2nd b. Toliver, 1 s. Jackson, r. f. Wins on, c. f Robinson, l. f. Kelly p. Scott, p. Lewis Toliver, manager, J. Robinson, Captain. A Colored Man Str.kes it Bich Providence, R I. Special—Perhaps there is no one particular subject which is being discussed at this time among the citizens of Providence with so much curiosity and at the same time hopeful interest as the reported discovery of a rich gold mine located in Preston a small town near Norwich, Conn. The property on which this rich deposit is found is owned by Dr. Oliphant Guioness a colored citizen of Providence, who made the discovery about a year ago while walking through the lots with a friend. Dr. Guioness purchased the land which contains about 30 acres and stated that he purposed to erect several buildidg. Ground has already been broken for the dwellings which are to be erected on the lots facing the road, but the remainder will remain vacant. Specimens of the ore have been sent to three of the best known assayers in this vicinity, whose places of business are located in Providence, and who declare that the ore will yield upwards of $10 per ton. A company has been organized in Providence with a large capital stock, for the purpose of developing the claim. The home office of the company which is known as the Mining International Company is located at 23 Waybosset street, room 5. The officers at present are M. W. Guioness president and James E West, treasurer. M. W. Chaplain Steward Who speaks at the Metropolitan church on the Philippines has no superior as a pulpit orator. He is an author of wide repute whose contributions are found in the representative reading journals of the country. Besides this he is a deep thinker, and possesses a most charming manner on the platform. Those who fail to hear him at the Metropolitan church will lose a rare treat. A Fact. The Vero Dentist are extracting teeth without pain, making beautiful gold teeth and fillings and putting the Vero double suction in all their plates. Even with these advantage they can save you money. Call now. 12th and Pennsylvania ave., Over Davis' Hat Store. Hours 8 a. m., to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. tf NOTICE Agents, when sending returns, will please write name and address plainly on wrapper so that credit can be correctly given. A Handsome Filipino Gown Will be worn by Mrs. T. G Seward at the lecture given at the Metropolitan A. M E. Church Tuesday evening September 10. Don't fail to see it. SUMMER RESORTS. HOTEL DALS HOTEL DALE HOTEL DALE The Famous Hotel Date Atlantic City, N. J., has been re-leased by popular caterer and he has made great in-placing electric lights and fans all through papered and painted, and the service made equipment which was rated as the only ca, it now far excels its past accommodation be no fault whatever. The hotel is still usable. Please write for booklets, Hotel Dale, Kenny N. J. E. W. Dale, Nathalie WATSON'S AN IDEAL SUMMER RESORT. Take 7th Street Car to Chip Bridge Car or F Street Car, change Societies, Clubs and Parties are "Watson's Park." No charge for go-Park Large and Shady, Crystal order. For further information call Warren's concert band will play on A. D. WATSON has been re-leased by its previous owner Mr. Watson has made great improvements for the courtyard and tents all through the house. The hotel has and the service made more complete. With a rating as the only first class Afro-American its past accommodations, and we are positive. The hotel is still under the management of its, Hotel Dale, Kentucky and Arctic avenue. E. W. Dale, Prop., Nathaniel Diggs, Mgr. WATSON'S PARK, AMER RESORT. Located on Glen Eagle Street Car to Chevy Chase, change to Street Car, change at 32d and P streets. and Parties are invited to spend a day. No charge for grounds. I. Shady, Crystal Spring Water. M. information call on or address and will play on the lawn every Sunday. A. D. WATSON, Proprietor, 2025 L St., Northw Atlantic City, N. J., has been re-leased by its previous owner Mr. E. W. Dale, the popular caterer and he has made great improvements for the coming season placing electric lights and tans all through the house. The hotel has be papered and painted, and the service made more complete. With all of our equipment which was rated as the only first class Aro-American hotel, it now far excels its past accommodations, and we are positive that 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., WATSON'S PARK, AN IDEAL SUMMER RESORT. Located on Glen Echo Railway. Take 7th Street Car to Chevy Chase, change to Cabin John Bridge Car or F Street Car, change at 32d and P streets. Societies, Clubs and Parties are invited to spend a day's cutting 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 Warren's concert band will play on the lawn every Sunday-11.30 to 4 A. D. WATSON, Proprietor, 2025 L St., Northwest. THE MOTHERHOUSE This magnificent hotel will open Ju e f open until September 15th. Accom modation ence; terms reasonable. It is within thirty leave Chestnut street ferries every half hour, f owner and proprietor. For terms address a Camden County, N. J. BEAUTIFUL - BREAK BUCK Right on the Chesapeake Ba . The managers of the Bay Shore Sum near Hampton and Old Point, have plea will be opened to the public for the season. This popular Resort is undergoing in villion, to accommodate 700 people is no comfortable rooms and spacious parlor an The equipment is thorough, and the servi Special attention given to Church, Su excursions. LARGE HALL FOR SUMMER Correspondence solicited. Address. will open June 1st for the reception of guests. Accommodations strictly first-class with it is within thirty minutes ride from Philadelphia every half hour, fare 31 cents, return bookings for terms address at present, C. A. SMITH. BREEZY BUCKROE BEACH Sapeake Ba. Sea-Baths, Sea-Food The Bay Shore Summer Resort, on the O'Point, have pleasure in announcing the schedule for the season of 1901. on Wednesdays is undergoing important improvement of 700 people is now being erected and a poacious parlor and private dining room, high, and the service is the best option to Church, Sunday School and School FOR SUMMER CONVENTIONS. NO UNITED. Address. This magnificent hotel will open June 1st for the reception of guests and remain open until September 15th. Accom modifications 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 21 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. The mansgers of the Bay Shore Summer Resort, on the electric car line near Hampton and Old Point, have pleasure in announcing that their Resort will be opened to the public for the season of 1901, on Wednesday Mar 29th. This popular Resort is undergoing important improvements. A large pavilion, to accommodate 700 people is now being erected and a neat hotel with comfortable rooms and spacious parlor and private dining room, is being built. The equipment is thorough, and the service is the best Special attention given to Church, Sunday School and Society picnics and excursions. LARGE HALL FOR SUMMER CONVENTIONS. NO LIQUORS. Correspondence solicited. Address. BAY SHORE HOTEL COMPANY. 1820 HOTEL BAY ed by its previous owner Mr. E. W. Da'e, the great improvements for the coming season through the house. The hotel has been made more complete. With all of only first class Afro-American hotel accommodations, and we are positive that will under the management of Mr. Nat Diggss Kentucky and Arctic avenues, Atlantic City.ie, Prop., Anthonyiel Diggs, Mgr. N'S PARK, RT. Located on Glen Echo Railway. On Chevy Chase, change to Cabin John range at 32d and P streets. Are invited to spend a day's cutting at or grounds. Crystal Spring Water. Meals served to call on or address on the lawn every Sunday-11.30 to 4 FISON, Proprietor, 2025 L St., Northwest. HOTEL Woodlawn Terrace Lawnside, N.J. ealth for the reception of guests and remain nations strictly first-class with every conveni- rity minutes ride from Philadelphia; trains our, fare 31 cents, return booklets. C.A. SMITH. less at present. C.A. SMITH, Snow Hill P, O. FREEZY CKROE BEACH! Sea-Baths, Sea-Food, Sea-Air. Summer Resort, on the electric car line pleasure in announcing that their Resort season of 1901. on Wednesday May 29th. ing important improvements. A large pa- s is now being erected and a neat hotel with er and private dining room, is being built, service is the best Sunday School and Society picnics and SUMMER CONVENTIONS. NO LIQUORS. 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 A BRILLIANT AFFAIR. Lady Principal of Wilberforce Wedded Prominent Educators and Well Known People Present. Wilberforce, Ohio, Special - One of the most important and brilliant social functions that has taken place at Wilberforce for many years was the occasion of the marriage of Miss Lizzie Anderson, the Lady Principal of Wilberforce University, to Captain Thomas Campbell, of Springfield, Mo., at the residence of the bride's mother, Wilberforce, Ohio, Wednesday evening, August fourteenth. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. A. Clarke, Professor of Sciences at Wilberforce University, and Rev. J. P. Maxwell, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Jamestown, Ohio. The bride was handsomely at tired in a cream liberty satin gown with lace aplique trimmings, made by the famous modist, Mrs. Kepler Smith of Dayton, Ohio. She was the very picture of health and loveliness, while the Captain looked every inch the noble, heroic soldier his services in the Philippines so recently proved him to be. The presents were very numerous and elegant. The following persons witnessed the ceremony: President and Mrs. Joshua H. Jones, Mrs. Bishop Arnett, Mrs. Bishop Lee, Mrs. Young, Miss Hallie Q. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Anderson, Professor and Mrs. Joseph P. Shorter, Prof. and Mrs Lowell Baker, Mrs. S. T. Mitchell, Prof. and Mrs. Charles Alexander, Prof. George T. Simpkins, Prof. Charles H. Johnson, Prof. Charles Smith and wife, Secretary Horace Talbert and wife, Rev. J. P. Maxwell and wife, Misses Addie Lee, Sarah Lee, Eliza Perkins, Pearl Shorter, India Maxwell, Susannah Coleman, Julia Gee, Prof. Henry N. Jenkins and wife Mrs. M. E. Reed, Mr. Paul Warrick, Prof. George F. Woodson, Rev. John Coleman, Mr. John Coleman, Mr. James Anderson, Mrs. Katie Edmondson; all of Wilberforce, Ohio.; Rev. Thomas Perkins, Greenville, Miss., Mrs. John Todd, Cleveland Ohio; Mr. Woodson Welsh, Memphis, Tenn., Misses Daisy Smith, Washington, D. C., Mattie Clark, Pleasant Hill, Mo., Clara Bedney, San Francisco, Cal. Daisy Williams, Sherman, Texas, Hon. Jere Brown and wife, Mr. James Wright Mrs. C. Black, of Washington, D. C., Misses Eva Nichols, Clara Maxwell, Prof. T. D. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holland, of Xenia, Ohio, Mr. George Bowles of Jamestown, Ohio. During the evening musical selections were rendered by Professor George T. Simpson and Miss Pearl Shorter. A luncheon was served at 9 o'clock after which the company joined the bride and bridegroom in a delightful chat. The couple left for Buffalo to attend the Pan American Exposition on Thursday. Arundel-on-the-Bay Notes. A delightful dance was given at the Chestnut Hall Cottage, a very beautiful dwelling owned by Mr. George T. Bowen of Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday evening August 20th. The spacious parlors were decorated with ferns and foliage arranged in a tasteful and artistic manner. The music was furnished by the talented sons of Dr. John Francis. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour when refreshments were supplied by a leading caterer of Baltimore. Too much cannot be said of Mr. Bowen's genial manner and cordiality, which was highly appreciated by his guests. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Tyson and family, Mr. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. and Mrs. Charles Douglass, Mrs. R. S. Colbert, Mrs. Greager, of New York, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mrs. Freeman and daughters, Mrs. Bessie Shippen, Misses Janey and Ida Freeman, Mary Perry, Mary Tyson, Mrs. Lottie E Wilson, of Bay City Mich., Messrs. Shepherdson, Bowen, Bryant, Francis, Morris, Windsey of Balto, Chas. Green, of Macon, Ga., mother and sister. The Misses Alexander and others. Miss Green of Washington, D. C, was the guest of Mrs. H. C. Tyson last week. Dr: John R. Francis is taking a much needed rest at his beautiful cottage which has just been remodeled. Highland Beach is winning a wide spread and will meited reputation as being one of the most enjoyable pleasure resorts that the race can boast of New arrivals at the Bowen Cottage, are as follows: Mr. Ralph Stewart, and Dr. Macard of Washington, D. C; Mr. Bernard Taylor and Mrs. Lina Akles of Baltimore, Md. Miss Freeman is particularly interesting in the unique manner of entertaining her guests with crabbing parties, shrimp catches, beach illuminations and corn bakes, which are highly enjoyed by her guests. Among the distinguished people visiting at Highland Beach and entertained by Miss Freeman at Idle Hour cottage is Mrs. Lottie Wilson, the noted artist of Bay City, Mich., also Mrs. P. W. Shippen. THE COLOR LINE IN LONDON. Exodus of White Americans From a Hotel Patronized by Negro Delegates. London, Aug. 19 —The Afro-American delegates to the International Ecumenical Council, which is to meet in Weslep's Chapel, in City Road, London, next month, are already arriving. Their advent is causing unexpected difficulty at one of the big hotels in the West End, where a large number of Americans are staying. The latter, amazed by the announcement that some 200 colored men were coming, formally protested to the proprietor, assuring him that such a thing would not be permitted in the United states, and demanding that the colored people be accommodated in a separate part of the hotel. The proprietor declined to interfere, with the result that the American guests are preparing to leave. To a representative of the Associated Press he said to-night: "I could not think of offering an insult to such men as Bishop Derrick of New York; Bishop Tanner, of Philadelphia; Bishop Gafnes, of Atlanta, and Bishop Arnett. I told the Americans that when the Indian princes were here no one objected to meet them, and I do not propose to make any distinction at the expense of Africans." To the lecture on the Philippines by Dr. T. G Steward at the Metropolitan A. M. 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MIDY FOR SALE 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 Co., Charlottesville, Va. 11 12 Pungent Paragraphs. BY CYNIC. Miss Ella Jennings is spending a few weeks at Colton's Point. Paul L. Dunbar, wife and mother are spending the week at Bay Ridge. Prof, Kelly Miller is very patriotic of late; but he should get a new horse to ride. While Monday officially is Labor Day there will be an unusual amount of looting. Mrs. Mattie Freeman Cheeks has been elected Lady Principal of Wilberforce University. Mrs. H. Y. Arnett will spend the fall and winter in New York City with her sister Mrs. Spencer. Mrs. Susie J. Fisher and Miss Corine V. Wallace are "the chums" of the Recorder's Office—See one and you will see both. Hon. J. P, Green spends his days in the quiet of his office, doubtless loading his gun for the fall camppaign in Ohio. Mr. Charles E. Hall of the Census Office, is spending ten days at home Mrs. Hall is out of danger. Charlie is happy. Mr. J. C. Campbell, W. S. Blackbnrn Lucian White and General Leabout are spending the summer on "Hospital Hill." Hon. Jerre A Brown is a member of the Ohio Central Committee and a clerk for the same, a very dignified combination. Prof. John N. Ruffin, Consul at Paragua, is in the city. Large business interests cause his frequent visits to the United States. Consul C. L. Maxwell, of San Donalingo is expected in this country September 1st He will remain to take part in the Ohio campaign Hon. Henry P. Cheatham has returned from a picnic speaking tour in North Carolina The Recorder is popular and speaks well in North Carolina. Colonel "Bill" Pledger didn't do a thing to Recorder Cheatham in his last two issues. It is thought the Recorder will leave adverse criticism to others next time. Mr. Charles J. Picket of the Inter State Commerce Committee, is in Chicago mending his fences and incidentally helping Senator Cullom fix up a few deals Hon. Judson W. Lyons grows popular as he grows old in public service. He enjoys the good will and confidence of all who know him. His word is his bond. Mr. W. S. Blackburn has written a campaign document "The Issue Defined" of which 5 000 have been ordered for distribution in the Ohio campaign. It is excently written. "The Floaters" is a female social organization of Le Droit Park composed of the members of some of the most prominent families of the city—Mrs. Dunbar, president, Mrs. Arnett, secretary. A. O. Williams, T. S. Kelley, J. C Nalle, H. Y. Arnett, Eugene Brooks C. S. Cuney, P. S. Bray, et. al. are members of the "Anchor Club" and would put a heart on their best friend. Bishops B. W. Arnett, W. B. Derrick, B. F. Lee, W. J Gaines, B. T. Tanner and M. B. Salter all of the A.M. E. Church, are in London attending the Ecumenical Conferand touring the Continent. Captain T. S. Kelley, of Le Droit will take a splendid trip shortly. He goes with the G. A. R. to Cleve land, thence to Detroit, Toronto Niagara Falls and Buffalo. He will be away about three weeks. The colored men of Alabama having been constitutionalized out of their votes and 'lily-whited' out of the Republican Conventions have wisely decided to call a convention and organize a party of their own Miss Sallie S. Venning of Philadelphia spent a few days in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield McKinley. Miss Venning is the niece of the popular "Dick" Venning of the Pension Office. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. lina, late Captain of the 48th U. S. V., Infantry, is in the city the guest of Mr John Howe. The Captain is a fine looking officer, a good mixer and very popular with the boys. The Metropole Club is growing popular every day and filling a long felt desire of the best element of the city's young men. The opposition has suddenly died—it is best for all concerned that it died early. The Governing Board of the Pen and Pencil Club elected the following officers: President, Paul L. Dunbar; Vice President, William L. Houston; Secretary, H. Y. Arnett; Treasurer, A. S. Gray; S'g'-at-arms S. E. Lucy. Doctor Purvis, Shadd, Williston and Wilder of the District of Columbia, Prather of Baltimore, Boyd of Tennessee, Haynes of Ohio and Crossland of Missouri are active candidates for the place resigned by Dr. A. M. Curtis. The Virginia colored men are not in the Constitutional Convention, were not at the Republican State Convention, will not vote to notify the new basic law and are keeping quiet generally. What has become of Virginia Negro manhood? The boys of the "400 of Le Droit Park" may beseen daily at the National Ball Park (7th street and Florida avenue) attending the "Departmental League" games, good games every day—No charges, 25 cents secures a season complimentary ticket. $75 to $150 per month made by Agents. Elegant premiums Free. Address P. O. Box 570 Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. Legal Announcement. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The 26th day of August, 1901. Alfred B Cosey Complainant Vs. No. 22438 Rebecca Smith et al On motion of the plaintiff by Mr. Joseph H Stewart his solicitor, it is ordered that the defendant George Diggs cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the first rule day occurring forty days after this day: otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. The object of this suit is for partition of the west one half of lot seven (7) in square eighty (80) in the city of Washington, D. C in which real estate said defendant is interested. Provided a copy of this order be published in each of three successive weeks prior to said rule day in The Law Reporter and The Colored American. BY THE COURT. Job Barnard, Justice. TRUE COPY. TEST: J. R Young Clerk. BY R. J. Meigs, Jr., Assistant Clerk. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA, Alfred B. Cosey, Complainant vs. No. 22,401 The unknown heirs at law of Equity Docket Thomas Fitzgerald, deceased No. 50 Defendant. On motion of the plaintiff by Mr. Joseph H. Stewart his solicitor, it is ordered that the dendants, the unknown heirs at law of Thomas Fitzgerald deceased cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the first rule day occurring forty days after this day: otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default The object of this suit is to quiet the title of complainant and other heirs of George Augustus Butler in and to the west one half of lot seven in square eighty in the city of Washington, D. C., and that the said title may be declared of record and decreed by the court to be perfect and complete in fee simple in the heirs George Augustus Butler. Provided a copy of this order be published in each of three successive weeks prior to said rule day in the Law Reporter and The Colored American: BY THE COURT: Harry M. Clabaugh, Justice. TRUE COPY. TEST, J. R. Young, Clerk. By L. G. Williams, Assistant Clerk. THE KE+N'S COTTAGE. 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. 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 new families. For further information write Mr. JNO. T. JOHNSON, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., Md.; or enquire of Mrs. Webb, 1036 3rd Street, northwest, The Colored American can be had at all news stands. Call on your news dealer and get it. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. 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 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. Use Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live 60 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 14 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents. 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 $24 500 and die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three 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. Annuity Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $200 to $65. Amit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual due date is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300. Amit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual due date is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. Life Membership in either of the Fountains or purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, whichever of 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has paid up to Juvenile Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— LIABILITIES. $... $8,272 80 Fund 164,423 83 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,588 00 6,850 00 Taxes 1,388 99 12,399 80 35,820 00 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 Surplus fund ... 80,957 Undivided profits ... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 Total ... 391,120 Library and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street. Members of the Order and the public generally are saved food products. The newspaper published by the order from its own stands for the voice of the people, representing one of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.40 job office bids for the work of the people, which style and at low prices. Mound, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased published thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With our broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit ensembles alone, nor even to members families, but the agreed and decrepit 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 Housearded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. And the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., and the 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. Now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house $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 years, $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 years $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued for one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from 0 You are entitled to a Life Membership. Classe B and E upon purchase of the reqa pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of T 29, 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 HALF 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 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 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 634 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded generance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged, and decrepid residence or connections. The Order make 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 Contributions can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account Members of the Order and the public, 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. members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own office 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 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address Wm. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. A S. HUFAN ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. ]W, P, BURRELL, G, W, Secretary; 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 COOL & DELICIOUS —ICE CREAM PARLORS — r colored taines and gentlemen 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. ONLEY, 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 2 to 6 p.m. W. M. DRURY'S Washington, D. C. The River Queen. The Folowing dates have been chartered or Notley Hall, Lower Cedar Point and Glymont on Steamer River Queen, 8pt. 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. Buy a Copy. 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. 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. What The Negro Needs! Reasonable but good piano instruction. Beginners a Specialty. Call on or address J. HILLARY TAYLOR, Studio - - 111 D St., S. E. Fritz Reuter's HOTEL : AND : RESTAURANT 451 53, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 & 210 4½ St. N. W Washington, D. C. THE DOUGLAS Exposition cars pass doors. H. F HAMILTON, Mgr 200 and 301 Ellicott street. (near Mohawk.) Elegant Rooms. Single or en Suite With Bath by the door or wok The Military Band and Orchestra is quite a feature and will be heard again to the great delight of those who go September 14. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. UNDERTAKER SCOTT LEAD. A Prominent Figure in the Business Life of Washington—His Career. The death of Mr. McKenzie Scott, the undertaker, removes from the business life of Washington a strong and forceful character. He was a self-made man in the fullest sense of the term. He began without anything, so to speak—without means, without education and without tha encouragement that makes men out of boys. He built up a most successful undertaking business which was due very largely to his J. industry and his intense love of his business and to having possessed that happy faculty of mixing and of making friends on all hands. His career reads like a romance. He was born in Spottsylvania county, Va., in 1858. He never knew the tender devotions of a mother, for when he was very young his mother died, leaving three young children behind. His father married a second time and soon after this marriage, while still a young child, he was forced to leave school and go to work. He worked as a farm hand on one of the farms in Spottsylvania, until he reached his eleventh year. Then he left and went to Frederickburg. Here he worked at several occuctions for some time and he decided to go to Washington. From a boy he was always fond of horses and in Washington, he received employment which he liked best. He was hired as a hustler in a livery stable. He always had an ambitious mind, trying each day to better his condition. After working at this place for sometime, he at last accumulated enough money to buy for himself a surry and horse: with this he began life for himself, working night and day to earn a dollar. About this time he met Miss Homezella Carlton and after a short courtship, they were married As a result of this marriage, two children Anna L. and Edward C. were born. In 1889 he opened an undertaking establishment on 4½ street southwest. He remained at this place for about 3 years, experiencing the joys and disappointments of a business life. In 1881, he bought a lot on 2nd street, and built a business place and dwelling after his own design. In this place, he hoped to stamp his career. He struggled hard and as years rolled on his success continually increased. His success seemed about to reach its zenith when the grim monster death stepped in. His death is a sad blow to his family and many friends, but we know he has only paid the debt we all must pay. His was not a successful life worked out by an educated head and wealthly parents. He struggled hard from childhood, working hard all day, and trying to make plans all night to better his condition. He had a kind, generous nature and endeavored to deal squarely with all. He loved the truth but could never tolerate a lie. Mrs. F. J. James of 1022 New Jersey avenue, n. w., Grand Wortuy Mistress Grand United Order of True Reformers left Wednesday for Richmond, Va., to attend the Convention of the above named Order which is now in session. She will be the guest of her daughter Lottie, the popular and efficient clerk in the True Reformers' Bank. ```markdown ``` The announcement that we of Carriages and Go-carts at every dollar has made us very offer is made unusually attract come to credit as ever. Every this stock of Carriages and Go-plete with handsome lace-coveredators, and all summer furniture Grogan announcement that we would sacrifice our entire stock of cars and Go-carts at a clear saving of 25 cents on which has made us very busy in this department. This is unusually attractive—for those who buy are wel' fit as ever. Every popular pattern is embodied in Carriages and Go-carts, and each vehicle is com- mandsome lace-covered parasol. Mattings, Refriger- all summer furniture at rare bargain prices. MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, The announcement that we would sacrifice our entire stock of Carriages and Go-carts at a clear saving of 25 cents on every dollar has made us very busy in this department. This offer is made unusually attractive--for those who buy are welcome to credit as ever. Every popular pattern is embodied in this stock of Carriages and Go-carts, and each vehicle is complete with handsome lace-covered parasol. Mattings, Refrigerators, and all summer furniture at rare bargain prices. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. OUR INSURANCE OURS Ours Is Best, Be The UNITED AID AND (Incorporated), is the strongest organizer colored people, being capitalized in the investment stock which is sold to mem- ent, annually. Persons are protected fro ANCE OUR JOURNAL OUR BANK Best, Because It's Ours! EDED AID AND BENEFICIAL LEAGUE the strongest organization in the world owned and operated by ing capitalized in the sum of $100,000.00. It is backed by in-ich is sold to members at $2 per share, which earns 12 per persons are protected from one to seventy years of age with sick Ours Is Best, Because It's Ours! 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 per cent. annually. Persons are protected from one to seventy years of age with sick [Name not visible] work. It is published weekly and mailed of interesting news matter (not a cheap toned scale, and pains are taken th advertisement are inserted in its column first-class journal can afford, and mad ned weekly and mailed to subscribers at $1 per year. It is brimful s matter (not a cheap patented sheet), edited on the most highpains are taken that no unclean or objectionable items or inserted in its columns. Advertising rates are as cheap as any can afford, and made known on application. 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 scale, and pains are taken that no unclean or objectionable items or advertisement are inserted in its columns. 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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 a Dabney's Pomade per bottle, city prices. Shampoe, $ 50. Dabney's Da Orders promptly attended to. by Mrs. J. W. Dabney, 1132 3rd NOTE:—Mr. Dabney is one of the most a well established business. He attends upon men. officers of the army and diplomats of the same ingredients. The prices are as follows Dabney's Pomade per bottle, city prices only, $ .25; Dabney's Tonic, $ 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. OUR PRESIDENT HEADQUARTERS 1024 South 20th St. DABNEY'S POMADE 13 DISCOUNT ON GO-CARTS AND BABY CARRIAGES. benefits ranging from $1.25 to $10 per week, and death benefits from $15 to $500. THE SIXTEEN-YEAR LIMIT ENDOWMENT POLICY is the safest and cheapest issued by any organization of its character. Members pay no more dues after sixteen years membership, and are at liberty to draw a cash value for their policies. THE SICK AND DEATH DEPARTMENT is also operated on the most mutual basis and members enjoy advantages in this not accorded by any rival company. BANKING INSTITUTION 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 last annual 12 per cent. dividend on stock was declared on June 4th. last. THE AMERICAN HERALD 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 J. CLINTON, JR., PRESIDENT Box 3823, Station "D," Philadelphia, Pa. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all "OZO DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, NO." BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER KING BILLINGTON, VOL. AFTER BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases. Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company ; Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. PRINCE MARK BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever ERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American true or faction, but represents the whole people. not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVI 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 n. 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; 14 OZONO, MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 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 ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVERING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. Prospect Park, Anacostia Now open for engagement. Splendid view, pure air, large grounds, ample shade, excellent water, large, new pavillion, all conveniences. Brilliantly lighted. SAULSBURY BROOKS Manager. 617 7th Street, N. W Telephone Main 2272 CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave, Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law-suits, lost or absent friends interest to grave. Gives names in full of those you have on will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law suits, lost or 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 zenit stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. MME. DAVIS STAR 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. business established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about lawsuits, divorces, 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. 488 H st. SW. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Town Topics. Rev J. S. Johnson has been on the sick list for a few days. Mr. Jas R. Moore and family have returned from their outing. Mrs. William H. Conner has returned from a visit to her home in Oberlin, Ohio. The Metropole Club on 11th street northwest is doing business at the old stand. Mr. and Mrs, H. C. Harris left Fridry night for Lexington, Ky., to spend three weeks Mr M J. Bundy of the Post Office supply department was in Baltimore last Sunday. Miss Jennie Brown of the Patent office, is spending a season of rest at Suarpsburg, Md. Miss Laura Paker has returned from a pleasant visit in Hampton, Virginia, of several weeks. Mrs. Annie D. Green and Stalwartson, are back from a pleasant outing in the wilds of Maryland. Mr. David Messer having been ill for some weeks, is recovering to the delight of his many friends. Miss Goldie M. Minor, left last week for a fortnights stay at the Keen Cottage, Atlantic City, N.J. The Amphior's close the season September 14 with just another of those delightful runs down the river. Mr. Will J. Curry of the Treasury department, is spending two weeks of his vacation at Atlantic City. Miss Bertie Brooks, who is visiting in Richmond, was entertained by Mrs. Jutia Dawson on Tuesday August 20th. Miss Helen Parker of 1st street n. w. after spending two weeks in New York, and Buffalo returned home last week. Miss Minor and Mrs. Harrison of Louisville Ky., stopped over for a few days last week enroute from the Buffalo Exposition. Prof. John W. Ovletrea, principal of the Normal and Industrial Institute, Harriman, Tenn., was a caller at our office last week. Miss Mary Fleming has returned to the city after a sojourn of two months in New York, Jersey City, Asbury Park, and Long Branch. Dr. Charles R. Harrisson of the Pension Office, spent a few days in New York last week and took in the great Cresceus-Abbott event. The American Cigar Co., at Richmond, was totally destroyed by fire last week, resulting in eighteen hundred colored laborers being thrown out of employment. Mr. A. J. Gaskins of Gaines and Gaines on 8th street was in Chicago during the meeting of the National Negro Business Leauge, and, in company with friends, attended nearly all the sessions: Mr. Gaskins is one of Washington's most successful business men. Mesdames Florence J Hunt and Han nah C Hargrave, whose husbands are members of the faculty of Biddle University returned to our city last week from the Pan American Exposition en route home. While here they will be the guests of their friend Mrs A. E. Cromwell. Mr. Everett J Waring of Columbus, O., formerly of Baltimore and well known in this city, has come out as an independent candidate for State Senator from the 10th Senatorial district of Ohio. Mr. Waring is editor and proprietor of the Afro American of Columbus, Ohio. EDUCATIONAL. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted to moral, College Preparatory and English High School advantages in Music and Printing. Athletic and training. Aid given to needy and deserving in October. For catalogue and information, Knoxville College DEPARTMENTS—Collegiate, including Oral, Normal, Industrial, including Agricultural work. SPECIAL FEATURES—Four dormitories. All buildings steam heated and electric lighted year including board, tuition, heat, light and furniture 26. Send for catalogue to REV. Center Building and one St. Paul Normal a Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. ANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta An Institution, devoted especially to advanced ery and English High School courses, with Indu- and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical cul- ten to needy and deserving students. Term be- ague and information, address Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. Collegiate, including Classical, Scientific and Literary, including Agriculture, Carpentering, Printing,ATURES—Four dormitories for young men, young men, treated and electric lighted Location most healthful tuition, heat, light and furnished room only $58. New dialogue to REV. R. W. McGRANAHAN, P. For Building and one next to it not yet en Normal and Industrial THE HIGH SCHOOL 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. THE STATE HALL AND THE COURT HOUSE. THE COURT HOUSE IS A FULLY FURNISHED BUILDING WITH A STAIRWAY AND A WINDOW. THE STATE HALL IS A FULLY FURNISHED BUILDING WITH A STAIRWAY AND A WINDOW. THE COURT HOUSE IS A FULLY FURNISHED BUILDING WITH A STAIRWAY AND A WINDOW. THE COURT HOUSE IS A FULLY FURNISHED BUILDING WITH A STAIRWAY AND A WINDOW. Center Building and one next to it not yet erected. St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, LAWRENCEVILLE VIRGINIA. Admits both sexes of 12 years old and over 20 trade Departments where their life's work. A full corps of corps in all of the Normal and Trade Departments. Terms within the reach of the poor their Board and other bills, amounting work out the same in some department. Trade Certificates awarded all con The grounds and some buildings beautiful. Sessions opens October 1st For Catalogue and any additional REV JA sexes of 12 years old and upwards. Has Department where young men and women A full corps of competent Teachers and I and Trade Departments. the reach of the poorest. Students who a other bills, amounting to $50.00 a sessi in some departments of industry in the S States awarded all completing the required and some buildings lighted by Electrici opens October 1st. and any additional information apply to REV JAMES S. RUSSELL, P Admits both sexes of 12 years old and upwards. Has Primary, Normal and over 20 trade Departments where young men and women are prepared for their life's work. A full corps of competent Teachers and Instructors employed in all of the Normal and Trade Departments. Terms within the reach of the poorest. Students who are not able to pay their Board and other bills, amounting to $50.00 a session, are allowed to work out the same in some departments of industry in the School. Trade Certificates awarded all completing the required course. The grounds and some buildings lighted by Electricity. Location most beautiful. Sessions opens October 1st. For Catalogue and any additional information apply to the THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL, D., President. GEO H. SAFFORD, Secretary. See "Rencher" 2211 7th street north west, if you plan to have high class wall-papering or interior-painting don EDUCATIONAL Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. Ed especially to advanced education. College, New School courses, with Industrial Training. Supervisors for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life serving students. Term begins the first Wednesday address. President HORACE BUMSTEAD. D.D. ge, Knoxville, Tenn. Classical, Scientific and Literary Course; Theologi- re, Carpentering, Printing, Sewing and Electrical ories for young men, young women, boys and girls. Location most healthful. Total expense for rurnished room only $58. Next term begins Septem- Y. R. W. McGRANAHAN, Pres., Knoxville, Tenn. e next to it not yet erected. and Industrial School, and upwards. Has Primary, Normal the young men and women are prepared for Competent Teachers and Instructors employed departments. Forest. Students who are not able to pay ing to $50.00 a session, are allowed to tests of industry in the School. Completing the required course. Is lighted by Electricity. Location most est. Special information apply to the JAMES S. RUSSELL, PRINCIPAL, Lock Box 149, Lawrenceville, Virginia. --- AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL 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. MANONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. 15 2 ECHOES OF THE AFRO: AMERICAN COUNCIL President Walters the Recipient of Three Handsome Presents-The Delegates Banquetted-A Deep Interest Aroused in the Local Council-New Members Added. Philadelphia, Pa., Special—Two of the most delightful functions of the recent session of the Afro-American Council held in Philadelphia were the presentation to Bishop Alexander Walters and the banquet tendered to the delegates. The presentation to Bishop Walters was held at the Holy Trinity Baptist church, Rev Talliferro pastor. The gifts were trip in number, 1st, as Bishop, an engraving by John artain the noted artist, the "Death-Bed of John Wesley;" second, as president of the Afro-American Council, a handsome mahogany morris chair, with crimson velvet cushions, third, as president of the Pan-African Council, an ebony gavel decorated with the American colors, with the greetings of the Philadelphia Council to the Pan- JOHN ENG CO HON. GEORGE H. WHITE African Council. The presentation speech was a splendid tribute of race loyalty and confidence in the integrity of purpose of the recipient and was made by Rev. Solomon Porter Hood of the A. M. E Church. The reception and banquet to the delegates was tendered at the Odd Fellows Temple. Mr. C. H, Brooks, grand secretary of the G. U. O. of O. F. and the honored president of the Philadelphia board of the Council, acted as toast master. The following were introduced: Mr. W. H. Jones, treasurer of the Council, "Our Guest;" Hon. John S. Durham, "The Negro in the Business World;" S. B. William, "Pan-African Association;" Dr. Walter H. Brooks, "The Schools of Today and Yesterday;" T. Thos. Fortune, "Negro Manhood." The Rev. Mrs. Moore also made a few earnest remarks. The Council held an echo meeting since the close of the national meeting. August 20th at the Bainbridge St. M. E. church. The pastor. Rev J H Nutter, became deeply imbued with the spirit of the work during the recent session of the national body. He said: "I had $5 00 worth of interest in the National Association, so I paid it and became a member, I had $1 00 worth of interest in the local, I cheerfully paid it and became a member of the executive committee and will pay more when necessary. My check is at your disposal. I shall join hands to make the years works a success." Rev Talliferro was present and also became a member of the executive committee and promised the use of his church, the support of his congregation and the columns of the Christian Banner to forward the work. A widespread interest in the Council has been created THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. here. Rev. Crosby of the A. M E. Church, Rev. Moore of the Baptist Church and Mr. John Trower have promised to serve with their might during the ensuing year. All regretted any lack of harmony in our late session, but felt that though Bishop Walters remained the honored president of the Association, yet Hon George White's manly course in remaining in the vice presidency and continuing to co-operate for race development had made for him many friends. He went out of the session a stronger man in the organization at its close than at its opening, and it is believed that some day he may yet, if he so desires, achieve his honorable ambition to be president of the Black Congress and should that day come he will find in the membership as loyal supporters of his administration as are they now the supporters of the present one. MRS. GERTRUDE MOSSELL. A Foolish Traveler. A half million dollars would not cover the amount spent in railroad fares this summer by Negroes, who have been attending "race meetings," "industrial leagues," church conferences and associations, lodges and other gatherings organized and perpetuated for the glory of the windjammer. Thousands of these foolish travelers have no business, no occupation and no way to make a living. They do no one any good except the railroads, and yet, so-called Negro leaders can be found, who go around and drum up these poor, deluded unfortunates and insist upon them taking a "trip." The Negro had better take the advice of the Express and go to work and stay at it until he accumulates something. If we would have our women and girls cease being the prey for every human beast, we must provide for them at home. If we would have our young men and boys cease loafing, crap-shooting and filling the penitentiary, we must afford them other and better employment. This cannot be done by people who spend every spare moment riding up and down the railroad, with their everlasting red rags decorating the car windows. The Negro has sense; he had better use it. Fortune knocks once at every man's door, but it does not linger. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Dallas (Texas) Express. An Honest Man. Samuel Lee is dead Who was he? Such is fame. In the Reconstruction days he was a power. No man hel his head higher. But he was honest and died poor. So runs the mad world away.—New York Age. SHAFFER OUP FRIEND. He Calls Attention to the Growing Strength of the Negro Laborer and Mechanic—Union and its False Position to the Negro. Editor Colored American—I have watched the colored since the 14th inst. to see if any boy would call attention to President Shaffer's speech, made at Wheelin', W. Va. on that date. I think this speech ought to be taken under advisement not only by the colored laborer, but by the entire colored race, because it adumbrates the position of union labor and the growing strength of the colored man in the field of mechanical labor and the bright chance that the latter has to supplant his old enemy, an act "devoutly to be consummated." Mr. Shaffer made a plea for the admission of colored men to the amalgamated association: This plea is not amde honorable, for the bitter, unrelenting opposition that the unions have employed against Afro-American labor, and it ought not to be accepted as such. For as soon as unionism was strong enough in these United States, it joined forces with the colored man's enemy and cried "no quarters." Consequently, every Afro-American should ignore this plea with the same dignity and tenacity as the labor unions have shown them for the last twenty-five years. You cannot maintain your manhood beneficently in this affair any other way. The mil tary rule is, do by your enemy, as he does by you. The present time is unprecedented in opportunity for the Afro-American laborer to make lasting terms with the capitalist of the country, and thus make his selection sure now, not only financially, but politically as well, for political influence follows the dollar. The trouble with the United States steel shows every colored father in the country how essential it is for them to follow Mr. Washington's lead in the education of their boys that they may be prepared at all times to accept such opportunities and fill the vacancies that a kind providence has provided for them. By doing this the Afro-American will acquire an everlasting blessing for himself and his children's children after him. The Afro-American Business League and the political leaders of the race, ought to be a unite in the efforts of encouragemen of the race to fill the positions made vacant by the strikers as it will be conducive to the upbuilding of each of their interests and fill Tnskegee with new applicants for industrial education. Dum, vivemus, vivamus. E. D. GIBSON, Sergt, U. S. A. Salem, Roanoke, Va. The Filipinos' Hair. Owes much of its brilliancy to frequent ablutions with a weed which when imported will revolutionize present "hair straighteners." Hear about his and other strange things in the customs of the Filipinos at the Metropolitan church Tuesday evening, September 10 Changes at Avery College. The Board of Trustees of Avery Trade Schools have accepted the resignation of Mrs. Rachel Syphax Wright as Matron and have secured the services Miss Susie D. Cooper of Booker T Washington's School, as matron The Avery Trade School has been remodeled and refurnished and is today the best appointed school of its kind in the North. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MR.S. 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. L. G. FLETCHER, Sr. SOLICITOR OF Fire and Life Insurance. LOANS NEGOTIATED. HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE. Rent's Collected. Office, Room 5 609 F. St., N. W., Washington, : : D. C. Zeph. P. Moore, NOTARY PUBLIC, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance, 1206 R Street, 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 2481-2 W. H. FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. Washington 1407 14th st. n. Telephone 152. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room up stairs. The best of service guaranteed, 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st NW. Established 38 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. MASONIC. Washington, D. C, July 15th, 1901 No. 2431 W., The M. Ex-Grand Chapter of R. A. Masons of the District of Columbia, Greeting;— M Ex-Grand High Priest— There are occasions in this M. ExGrand Chapter when we turn from the business to behold the work of the reaper "Death." There are times of solemnity and bereavement, when language cannot portray the emotions of the soul. There are periods when sadness, like a tidal wave, sweeps over this M. Ex. Grand Chapter with resistless force. There are experiences which beget bitter thought, unavailing tears and vain regret that, like the breath of winter, is fraught with desolation. M. Ex. Grand High Priest Who can glory in his strength or stretch forth his hand and stay the Angel of Death? Who can defy the dread summons to join the innumerable host whose way lies through the portals of the tomb? Who can tell the day or the hour when his earthly estate shall be closed and an account rendered of the deeds done in the body. Most Excellent— The uncertainty of human life looms up ever before us and seem to make all human achievements futile and worthless, but this is only apparently so, Royal Arch Masons pass away but their Masonic works endure. The body may be laid in the grave but the rich legacy of Masonic lessons and influences of the life of a good, brave and true Royal Arch Mason remain to this Most Excellent Grand High Royal Arch Chapter. The powerful though silent influences of such a life bear perennial harvests which death cannot destroy. M. Ex. Grand High Priest— Our beloved Companion John Henry Burrell has been taken from us, this Most Excellent Grand Chapter mourns his lost, a true and tried Royal Arch Mason, a wise counsellor and a devoted father has passed away and the wail of the family, the friends nor this Most Excellent Grand Chapter will not return to us the departed. The consolation of religion, the teaching of faith, our inborn conviction of immortality may assuage our grief and temper our sorrow, but this is a wound that cannot be healed. M. Ex. Grand High Priest— The committee who was appointed by your Honorable self to review the life services and character as a Royal Arch Mason of our late beloved Companion John Henry Burrell have to the best their ability attended to t'e duty assigned them and do now present their findings with resolutions to this Most Excellent Grand Chapter for their consideration and approval. M. Ex. Grand High Priest M. Ex. Grand High Priest— The question will be asked, "Why was it that our beloved Companion John Henry Burrell stepped from one office to another in this Most Excellent Grand Chapter? Why was he the choice of the Companions as Grand Secretary for nineteen years. Your committee answers, "It was because that he was a Royal Arch Mason who possessed and practiced the virtues of truthfulness, honesty and of integrity both benefit and adorns this Most Ex- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. cellent Grand Chapter and the loss of such a Companion is a Masonic loss if not a Masonic calamity, when to these shining sterling virtures are added kindness of heart, geniality of disposition, purity of principle and nobility of soul, then indeed the loss is greatly to be deplored and incites within our hearts emotions of sincere sorrow. Our late beloved Companion John Henry Burrell possessed all these qualities and practiced all these virtues to a degree that entitled him to be looked upon as a model Companion Royal Arch Mason. This may be the language of eulogy but those who knew him bear testimony that it is in strict accordance with the most searching and impartial truth We are reminded that we should say nothing but what is good of the dead, but who knew our late beloved Companion John Henry Burrell could say ought but what was good of him while living, and in conclusion your committee would venture to say of this M. Ex Grand Chapter that if they would honor and cherish the name of our late beloved Companion John H. Burrell they can do so best by protecting the good name and by promoting and insuring the success of this M Ex. Grand Chapter for so long as this M. Ex. Grand Chapter shall live and prosper so long the name and memory of our late companion John Henry Burrell shall be perpetuated, honored and cherished. Thus ends the review of the life and services as a Companion Royal Arch Mason of our late Companion John H. Burrell, and in view of the foregoing facts we your committee do offer the following resolutions for the consideration and approval of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter. RESOLUTIONS. WHEREAS, death has taken from us our late beloved Companion John Henry Burrell who died suddenly at Washington 1901, and WHEREAS, we have sadly and sorrowfully followed his body its last resting place where we have laid it away tenderly. Therefore resolved, That as a Most Excellent Grand Chapter we have met with a loss that is irreparable, and in saying this we pay our late beloved Companion the highest tribute we know how to utter, but believing in the all-wise Ruler whose ways are always the best we submit with becoming fortitude. Resolved, That individually we have lost a warm-hearted, sincere and generous Companion, we delighted in honoring him living and we shall cherish his memory with all the high and noble impulses of an affectionate heart of a Christian Royal Arch Companion. Resolved, That the bereaved widow and fatherless children of our late beloved Companion be tendered our deepest sympathy in their bereavement. Resolved, That a copy of those resolutions be spread on the records of this Most Excellent Grand Chapter and that the Grand Secretary be directed to send a copy to the family of our late beloved Companion John H. Burrell. Fraternally submitted, Fraternally submitted, JOHN N. DORSTER Chairman, JOHN W FEEMAN. Grand Master Terrell and Brother D B. McCary left for Buffalo a few days ago. Their trip will be a pleasant one. No new slate for the Grand Lodges offices has been made for several hours. Somebody had to stop to sharpen pencils. This has been a splendid year in Eas tern Star circles. The Chapter recently organized has a large membership, already, and the older Chapters are all in flourishing condition. The next few months, however, promise even greater activity. The Colored American has certainly conferred a favor on the Masons of the city in devoting an entire column to the use of the Order. The brethren are enabled to keep posted on matters of importance and the column is read wherever the paper goes. At no time has this jurisdiction been favored with as large a number of capable Senior Deacons as at present. Several of them are exceptionally bril liant and their work shows close study keen conception, and masterly attention to detail. They are a credit to the craft and deserving of all praise. Owing to warm weather, a majority of Lodges held no communications in August. September will witness a renewal of work in all departments and there will, probably, not be enough nights to accommodate all. Married members will work the "Lodge night" excuse to the limit. Brother Jno P. Turner, who is visiting Atlanta, Ga., will return to this city shortly. Brother Turner would not feel that he had accomplished the object of his trip if he failed to visit every Masonic Lodge in Atlanta, and we are certain he will return with an interesting account of our brethren in the South. What havoc the Scythe of Time makes among mankind and how rapidly the brethren are being summoned to the Grand Lodge above! Three of our number are no more. Brother Geo.W. Gray of Jno. F. Cook, Brother Geo. W. Smith of Prince Hall, and McKenzie Scott, of Felix Lodge, departed this life a few days ago and their spirits we commend to the God who gave them. Now that the Committe's report has been distributed, the entire craft is interested in the Masonic Endowment Association. As before stated, there is strong opposition to certain of its features, but with these altered or elimina ed, there will be a unanimous vote in favor of the report. In view of this fact, it is hoped that every effort will be made to adjust all differences and the Association started immediately. The Committee has accomplished a creditable work and the entire craft will be benefited thereby. In our last issue mention was made of the double bereavement of Brother J. T. Beason in the lost of his wife and younger child within a few weeks of each other. Since then, Death has again visited his household and for the third time he has been called upon to follow the remains of a loved one to the grave. Such an affliction seldom falls to the lot of anyone, and in this hour of his unspeakable grief we weak, frail mortals can only offer our sympathy and remember him in our prayers to Him who doeth all things well. As evidence of the character and standing of Masonry in this community it is only necessary to read the list of its members. The wealthiest and most progressive of our people, almost without exception, are members of the Order. Men in the front ranks as educators, ministers, physicians and lawyers; the most prominent in public and private affairs; the vast numbers of industrious, peaceable citizens; these are all fully represented in and predominate over the councils of the craft. In no place is the Order more representative of the best citizenship than in Washington. The patrons of the Amphlons will confer a special favor by going to the wharf in time to permit the excursion to leave at the time advertised so that the fall trip can be made. 00 is the hour and September 14 the date. $75 to $150 per month made by agents. Elegant premiums Free. Address P. O. Box 570 Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper, Reliable Tallors. 1202 E Street Branch; 6th & Missouri Avenue, N.W 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. "Old Bruin," king of all dark beers. Strictly union made. 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Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all news dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Washington, D.C. Echoes From the League. (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) tude, patience and by the use of honest methods, can surely succeed. Every business of importance was represented, and addresses were made especially for the druggists, merchant tailors, game and poultry business, dressmaking, and even in behalf of the embalmers. L. G. Wheeler, of Chicago, delivered an interesting address on merchant tailoring. His experience in this pursuit and his knowledge of the subject, as well as his success as a business man, caused his remarks to be listened to very attentively. "Colored Business Women of the East" was a theme handled entertainingly by Dora A. Miller, of Brooklyn. J. DR. R. F. BOYD, Nashville, Tenn. She told how the colored business women of Gotham were organized, and how a united effort had won for the Negro woman greater and wider recognition. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS. Dr. Willis S. Steers, of Decatur, Ala., discussed the drug business, saying that fourteen years ago there were no Negro druggists in that State, while now there are 200 drug stores owned by colored men, the invested capital being $500,000. He said that the refusal of white druggists to sell soda water to colored people had given an impetus to the ambitions of the Negro to embark into this business. Mr. Walter P. Hall, of Philadelphia, spoke of the game and poultry busi- J. H. REV. J. W. E. BOWEN, Atlanta, Ga. ness, and Mrs. Emma L. Pitts, of Macon, Ga., talked interestingly of dressmaking and millinery. "The Undertaker" was a subject handled by Mr. George E. Jones, of Little Rock, and Mr. G. E. Russell, of St. Louis. Mr. Jones invited the League to meet at Little Rock next year. Dr. R. H. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., who is at the head of the Colored Publishing Company, of Nashville, and employs 123 people, spoke of the Negro in the publishing business. Mr. I. F. Bradley, of Kansas City; Mr. S. R. Scottron, of Brooklyn; Rev. Dr. Morris, of Helena, Ark., and many others took part in the informal discussion. RECEPTION AND BANQUET. Last night at the First Regiment Armory a reception and bancuet was THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. tendered the visiting delegates by members of the Negro Business Men's League of Cook County. Besides the reception and dinner, which were much enjoyed, there were a number of speeches. S. Laing Williams delivered the address of welcome. There was also a reading by Richard B. Harrison, vocal solo by Senora Seldon, and J. an address by Booker T. Washington. Among the Chicagoans who welcomed the visitors were the following: S. Laing Williams, president; Mrs. M. E. Richardson, first vice-president; Julia N. Avendorph, second vice-president; Robert F. Wheeler, secretary; C. H. Smiley, treasurer, and Frank B. Waring, F. L. Coffee, J. Hockley Smiley, Robert H. Hardin, M. W. Ponder, W. R. Sobers, Rev. J. Chavis, Dr. J. R. White, William Emanuel, Mrs. R. E. Scott, Mrs. M. Fitzbutler, Miss Barbour and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hoyt. CHEERS FOR M'KINLEY. President William McKinley's name evoked rounds of applause in the Col- J. ored Men's Business League convention today. Secretary Cooper read the following telegram from the President at Canton: "Canton, O.. Aug. 22.—Principal Booker T. Washington, Convention of the National Negro Business League: I have received your recent letter, but regret that I will be unable to accept your kind invitation to attend the meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held in Chicago this week. Please accept for yourself and all assembled my best wishes for the advancement and prosperity for your race. The reading of the telegram was received with shoutings and hand-clappings, which swelled into prolonged cheering when Delegate Giles B. Jackson, from Virginia, called for "three ... cheers for President McKinley." For a short time during the morning hours there arose a lively discussion between several of the Northern and Southern delegates on the sectional qualifications of colored business men. It took all Mr. Washington's diplomatic skill to steer the convention clear of acrimonious debate. The discussion was precipitated by a delegate named Fairweather, from Rhode Island, who asserted that the Southern delegates were taking, body and soul, the credit for possessing all the business ability and brains of the colored men throughout the country, but that they were wrong in doing so. He was answered by a delegate named Johnson, from Alabama, who delivered an impassioned speech against what he called "the assumption of the gentleman from New England." At this point the president stopped the breach and put an end momentarily to the discussion. It proved to be only a temporary check, however. A few moments later a delegate named Patterson, from Ohio, who was discussing the matter of carriage manufacturing, brought up the question again of sectional differences and this time T. Thomas Fortune, of New York, took up the cudgels, and it took all the men on the platform to calm the irate editor. The plan to issue an address to the country and read resolutions was killed in the committee, it is said, on the advice of Mr. Washington, who was afraid that they might give a political turn to the proceedings of the convention. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. The election of officers resulted as follows: President—Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. First Vice-President—Giles B. Jack- J. REV. Wm. L. TAYLOR. President True Reformer's Bank, Richmond, Va. son, Richmond, Va. Second Vice-President—Mrs. D. R. Robinson, St. Louis, Mo. Third Vice-President—Charles Banks, Clarksdale, Miss. Recording Secretary—Edward E. Cooper, Washington, D. C. Corresponding Secretary—Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala. Treasurer—Gilbert C. Harris, Brinton, Pa. Compiler—S. Laing Williams, Chicago, Ill. Registrar—P. J. Smith, Boston, Mass. Executive Committee—T. Thomas Fortune, chairman, New York; Dr. S. B. Courtney, Boston, Mass.; T. W. Jones, Chicago; George E. Jones, Little Rock, Ark.; N. T. Velar, Brinton, Pa.; W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; T. A. Brown San Francisco, Cal.; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla. DELEGATES VISIT STOCKYARDS. At 2:15 p. m. the day session adjourned and the delegates were taken on a special train to the stockyards, where they had been invited by Armour & Co. to inspect its plant. The convention closed Friday night. It will meet in Richmond, Va., next year. Notes of the Business League. It would take more space than this paper can spare to give a pen picture of the many little happenings, side debates, witty off-hand speeches and reparte that took place during this sea- 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, steau heat and electric beils, Home c nfort, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Ave., nw. Washington, D. G. Fine wines liquors, cigars and tobacco. Jack M Ryan, 1 oprietor, THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave., Near 6th St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. THE FORTER 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. Pictures of Great Negroes. This office is prepared to fill orders for lithographs, large size, of prominent colored men at the rate of 50 cents per copy unframed or $150 framed. The list includes such noted men as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, B. K Bruce, Maceo, J. C. Price, Bishop Arnett, John R Lynch, Hon. Judson W. Lyons and others. Now is a most excellent time for teachers who are interested in their schools to secure pictures of prominent men of the race, frame them and decorate their school rooms before the opening of the school. All orders may be addressed to The Colored American, 459 C street northwest, Washington, D.C. tf. $75. to $150 per month made by Agents. Elegant premiums Free. Address P. O. Box 570, Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. sion. Every paper which was read was ably, coquently and wittily discussed py the delegates oD the floor. Among the particularly pright stars in this galaxly of orators were: Dr, Robert F. Boyd of Nashville, Tenn.; A N. John- son, Mobile, Ala; George E Jones. Little Rock, Ark.; J. ©. Napier, Nash- ville. Teon., Martin Ferguson, Jack- sonville, Fla,; De D. P. Robinson, Lex- ington. Ky.; 1. F. Bradley, Kesses City, Mo; Mrs. M. A. Robingoa, St. Louis, Mo., and last but not least the delegate from Boston, Mr. Allen, ‘‘the Diamond King.” prof, Washington makes a capital presiding officer. 7 eg ZZ Zj a aN Zz TAN Rie 3 ZZ ip 3 Z--aN 4 ZB BS Na 7 Ser HON. M. W. GIBBS, U. 8. Consul to Madagascar. Mr. A. E Menning, editor of the In- dianapolis World was the only dele- gate (rom Ludiana. Editor John Clifford of Weat Vir ginia tld the story of his life and inci dently vaid a high tribute to Mr. Jobn J. Healy, the great music man of Chi- cago. Mies Harrison of Laport, Ind,, a young musician of promise, entertained the delegates and the audience at Han- del hall Friday evening, the last meet- ing of the league. Mrs. Pitts of Macon, Ga., was the luckiest member of the league. She was one ofthe lagt speakers on the program, but at the close of her speech $25 was raised to help her continue her business. Dr.8. EB, Courtney of Boston, he of large frame and classic features, was the Roderick Dhu of the meeting. The league has no more active ror more enthusiastic member than Dz. Courtney. The reveption in honor of the dele- gates at the Armery on 16:h street was ssuccess in every way. Nesrly two thousand of Ohicago’s ¢lite turned out in gala day attireand gave a warm and toys] welcome to the delegates. Hon 8.L Davis, the mayor of the only Negro city in Alabama, gave s fo BH R : Y ates FN a am ee ea eS Pr aN NN SS ze N ZA i ee Zag \\\ j <2R\/AA J. LAWYER GILES B. JACKSON, i Richmond, Va: *uccinct but interesting account ot the forming of Hobson O:ty. Mr. Davis be- Came so enthusiastic that he evidently forgot he was at the league and thought he wae in the pulpit, He preached a 8ocd Methodist sermon. Mr F D. Patterson, a succeseful Cariege menofscturer of Greerficld, Obio, not cnly read a gocd paper but Was sctive in meny of the debates and dscusion. He crorscd lances with ‘ditor Fortune a nomberof times and i the last bout csme ont best. Mr. Fortune atiriboted his Gefeat, however lo tbs preriding officer. : Hon, J. C. Napier ot Nathville, Venn, ¥85 One of the mcst popular men ol THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D, G the floor. He never riscs without hav- ing something to say and usually says it in the choicest of English and ina way to impress all who hear him. Mr. Napier was greatly sought by the inter- viewers and the members of the local ard asscciated press Lawyer Giles B. Jackson’s speech in nominating Rchmond as the next Place of meeting was full of wit and bumor. So enthusiestic was Mr Jack- son In securiag Richmond as the next place of meeting that, after Richmond had been voted the place, Mr. Jackson continued tomake speeches in favor of holding tbe Convention at Richmond. A potatle figure atthe convention was Mr. Licyd G@ Wheeler, one of Cy cago’s leading merchent tailor’s, whose place of business is 119 Dearborn street ‘Mr. Wheeler is a man of great.executive ability. He made his office the head quarters for the delegates until they secured places and was on hand at ail hours during the entire session of the league meeting. Mr. Theo. W. Jores, chairman of the Cook county league, was in evidence at all times It was through him that the splendid reception was given the delegates. Mr. Joncs is one of the solid citizens of Chiergo and conducts one of the largest businesses of its kind in Cook County. He can move anything ‘rom a brick to a block. The delegates to the couvention are loud in their priaseof his splendid work. Mr. A.N. Jobneon, the Ap¢lio of Mobile, Aia., editcr, druggist, under- taker and sll around business map, was eas ly the wit of the convention. Mr, Johuson is both young and hand. some, but proceeded at the very start to make himself unpcepular with the women. He won his way back into the good graces of the ladies however be- fore the convention was over. Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs, U.S. Consu ty Madagescar and for years receiver o! puclic money in Little Rock, Ark. made oue of the best impromt speeches of the convention. The Judg: istnearing h’s eightieth mile stone bu’ EE =. eS {2 eS MRSS a Oe SAD \ i= Cy NS) SEN Y SA HZ MR. GILBERT C. HARRIS, Treasurer, Boston, Mass. heisas vigorousand hearty as many younger mea at forty. Heis the first life member of the league. writing, as he did, his check for $2500 while on the pliform at the meeting. Mr. Gilbert C. Harris: of Boston, Mass., the treasurer of the league, is one of the solid business men of Bos- ton. He wason the floor put twice, but on these occasions he spoke in his usual mater-of fact way and moved the audience by his wealth of good sense and his mater-of fact way of speaking. Mr Harris will be an active member next year ir “ichmond, not because he levee the * +, but because he ‘elieves the busin . ieague is doing, « great work. Mrs. M. A. Robinson of #+ Louis Mo., made & great hit in usr initial speech. She criticized the men of St Louis for not getting on the platform and stating to the convention what the Negrce:of St. Louis were doing in a business way and in a very appropriate manner warned the northern delegates that, instead of praying and bewa'ling the condition of the colored people in the South, they should listen to the re- ports of the southern delegates and the aplendid showing they were making and go and do likewise. The name of Rev, J. KE. W. Bowen, dean of Gammom Theolcgical Sahool, Atlanta, Georgia, was not on the pro- gram but, he was invited by Presiden’ Washington to make the Closiog ad- dess. He did it in his chsracte risti way. There ate few platform orator | who can go charm and move an audi ence as can Dr. Bowen. He was at hi | best Friday evening at Handel hall ane Jeor fifteen minutes swayed the audi ence at will and, in most elcquent terms, promulgated the gospel of peace, pregrecs and prosperity tothe race The new officers elected were: Sec- ond vice president, Mrs M. A. Robin- son, St Louis, Mo.; third vice presi- dent, Charles Banks. Clarksdale, Miss , assistant secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala.; compiler, 8, Lang Willisms, Chicego, Ii], and register, P. J. Smith of Boston, Thenew mem- bers of the executive committee are: N. T. Velar, Brinton, Pa., Dr William L, Tax lor Richmond, Va ,T. A. Brown San Francisco, Cal, J. C. Napier, Nasbvilie, Tenn., M. M. Lewey, Pensa- cols, Fla. Dr, Robert F, Boyd, dean of the medi- cal department of Maharary College Nashville, Tenn., was easily the ablest parliamentarian onthe floor. Dr Boyd is a gifted and capital speaker and knows how to get tothe point. He is a graduate cf the Central Tennersee College. has been a member of the fac- ulty of Meharary College for eighteen years and is the largest individus! tax payer in Nashville, Tenn. It may be added that Dr. Boyd is single and bandsome as his picture will show in another part of of this paper, Rev. William L. T lor, president ot the True Reformers Bank, Kichmond Va., was one of the x lid men at the league meeting. His report of the True Reformers was one cf the best, if not the test made He told the sterv of its emali beginniogs and of its splendid success and achievements in a way that held the undivided ettention of ell within the hearing of bis voice. His speech was received with enthusiastic applause and he was forced to continue bis speech a number of times, As pres- ident of the True Reformer’s Bank and of the Order, Rev. Taylor is the right man in the right place. Mr. John Clinton, jr, President of the First Colored Bank North, of Phil- adelvhia, Pa was introduced and made jan elcquent appeal in favor of his bank He spoke of the great opp rtunities '| which Philade'phia affords for the es tablishmest and successful manage- ment of the bank and made many friends for bis cause. He was forced tc pav $5 00 for hissecond speech. howeve! as it came at the Ja:t meeting wher none were allowed to speak, ¥ ho could not put their $5 00 Messrs. Ferguson Florida, Smith of Iowa, Prof. Booker T Wachington and two others took ad- vantage of the $500 pace. Time was money in this instance. Col. John R. Marshall of the 8th I). regiment and who occupies a promi- nent position in Chicago was in constant attendance at the meeting and made it pleasant for Editors Fortune Coop. er, Johnaon and other members of the press gang. : Mr. George E. Jones, undertaker Gyuggist and business mav, accomparn ied by his wife and son was sn active | delegate at the league session. Mr, E y | Jones was at the firat meeting of the tl league in Boston Jast vea: and was ont 8 | of the organizers ofthe league. He Dione of the brst off-hand speakers it the league but is too modest to tell th 1 | story of his own successess, He is the 8 | largest undertaker in Little Rock, sup - | plying carriages and hearses fo white & » | well a3 colored undertaters there, own 8! large block in the business cen'er an ® | has given substantial euport to a nun © | ber of young colored men, who are nox - | successful in their diff-rent lines of busi T}ness, Mr. and Mrs. Jones were greet ©lat the Palmer House end were the re 8 | cipients of much social attention whil tin Chicago. $'75 to$150 per month made by agents. Elegant premiums Free. Address P.O Box 570, Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. ae: a e a | se Pe Grvans eit ae eed any | Be on OE hl mare si er i ze, i ees Everybody Eats CORBY'S “MOTHER'S BREAD.” (49-It is easily the best bread in the world. 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If 4o, advertise in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to col- lect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office. Anactive, 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. ROOMS FOR RENT—Communicating rooms at 2119 K Street. Terms moderate. All modern im- provements. Refernce required. tf. eet Wanrep—Persons having rooms to rent to fami- lies, to young men or to youn® women, can get ten- ants by advertising in this column, J eS Large furnished room, suitable for two gentle- men or two ladies House with all modern im- provements—nice situation convenient to cars. Call rrax roth, n w- Se ee ee Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business already estab- lished and paying well. 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For particulars, address, “Busi ness,” care of this office. Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send par- ticulars telling how you cam make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOI1T REMEDY CO. Eox 70. Louisville, Ky, ‘Wanted—a caseof bad health that RI-P-A'N Swill not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what’s the matter, one wiil do on |. A cure will re- sae Tt dinectons are foliowed. ‘They banish pain, Induce sleep, prolong iife. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to fet, the genuine. ‘Don’t be fooled by substitures. Ten samples anda thousand testimonials will be mailed to any ad- dress for five cents. forwarded to the Ripans Obemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St., New York THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG 6 WHAT A FEW OF THE COLORED Amerloan's Friends Have to Say Words of Good Cheer and Encouragement That Help us on our Struggling Way. THE RIGHT VIEW. E. E. Cooper, Mgr., Colored American, Dear Friend:— * * * I have no adverse opinions of The Colored American: Your efforts to make it a first class journal are commendable and the only reason why you are having a hard struggle to maintain it is the dense ignorance of one class and the inexcusable indifference of the other class. The former knows too little of the value of such things while the latter is persuumptious enough to suppose it knows all that is necessary to know. And so you find yourself "between the devil and the deep blue sea" in your efforts to keep afloat. There is nothing in publishing the poorest paper or the best paper, but there is everything in having the paper that pay its way, that makes history, that improves its readers, that mises public sentiment though done with the tears of its own struggles. To publish a paper for reasons otherwise is but the collaping of an echo. Let white be white and black be black if you please, but duty is colorless and creedless, to that end I commend, as well as congratulate. Yours truly, F. B., Mound City, Ill FINDS IT INDISPENSABLE. Editor Colored American, Dear Sir— Inclosed please find two dollars for sub scription to Colored American which I had to be indispensable. Many more successes. Yours truly, O. F., Troy, N. C. GROWS BETTER WITH EACH ISSUE Editor Colored American, Dear Sir: Enclosed please find two dollars, the amount of my subscription for one year. Your paper grows better with each issue. We feel lost without it. It is certainly a very welcome visitor in our home. With best wishes for your continued success. I am Yours truly, L. A. D., Mackinac Island, Mich. TAKES PRIDE IN READING IT. Editor Colored American, Dear Sir— It has never been my privilege to read with so much pride a newspaper of the race as I have The Colored American. Frankly, I desire to link my interest with its interests, and so make application now for the agency for Battle Creek. * * * I remain with best wishes for the success of the princely Colored American. Yours very truly, F. H., Battle Creek, Mich. GOOD WISHES. The Colored American, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: - Enclosed find Check for two dollars. I am getting my share of the good work from the dear old Colored American, and may she continue to spread her wings until she is able to fly into every household in this great universe; wishing you well Mr. Colored American, with kind regards to her able madager, Mr. E. E. Cooper. Yours in great haste, Mrs. C. C., Philadelphia, Pa. IN THE FRONT RANK. Editor Colored American. Dear Sir Please find enclosed here with a check for two dollars, which sum I wish placed to the credit of my subscription to the Colored American. Among the many agencies which are more or less affective in the great work of elevating the citizenship of our country and especially of our race, none are more potentirl than the Negro press. And in my humble judgement The Colored THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. American stands in the front rank of that powerful agency. Yours faithfully, C. H., Huntington, W. Va. The Negro and Winchester. Editor Colored American—After the awful events of this week in Missouri and Texas, don't you think it wise for colored papers to urge all colored men, whether North or South, to provide themselves with a good, trusty Winchester to be kept handy about the house? Perhaps the only way to stop this practice of burning Negroes and their homes is to return to the old Mosaic law—an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. Yours very truly, A. B. C Columbus, O., Aug. 21, 1901. NEGROES, CAPITALISTS, SOCIALIST. The Socialists Invite Afro-Americans to their rank and hold out Flattering Inducements. Editor Colored American:—In your issue of August 18th, you give an editorial on the Steel Strike, in which you indicate that the Negro must side with the capitalists. It should therefore be interesting to you and your readers to hear what the Socialists propose for the Negro: The Appeal to Reason, of Girard, Kans. is the largest Socialist paper in the country and in its issue of Aug. 17th, it gives the Socialist platform. Among the planks is this:— EGRO RESOLUTION. "Whereas, The Negroes of the United States, because of their long training in slavery and but recent emancipation therefrom, occupy a peculiar position in the working class and in society at large. "Whereas, The capitalist class seeks to preserve this peculiar condition and to foster and increased color prejudice and race hatred between the white worker and the black, so as to make their social and economic interest to appear to be separate and antagnistic in order that the workers of both races may be more easily and completely exploited. "Whereas, Both the old political parties and educational and religious institutions alike betray the Negro in his present helpless struggle against disenfranchisement and violence, in order to receive the economic favors of the capitalistic class; be it therefore "Resolved, That we, the Socialists of America, in National Convention assembled, do hereby assure our negro fellow worker of our sympathy with him in his subjection to lawlessness and oppression, and also assure him of the fellowship of the workers who suffer from the lawlessness and exploitation of capital in every nation or tribe of the world; be it further "Resolved, That we declare to the negro worker the identity of his interests and struggles with the interests and struggles of the workers of all lands, without regard to race or color or sectional lines: that the causes which have made him the victims of social and political inequality are the effects of the long exploitation of his labor-power that all social and race prejudices spring from the ancient economic causes which still endure to the misery of the whole human family, that the only line of division which exists in fact is that between the producers and the owners of the world—between capitalism and labor; and be it further "Resolved, That we,the American Social ist Party invite the regro in membership and fellowship with us in the world move ment for economic emancipation b which equal liberty and opportunity shall be secured to every man, and fraternity become the order of the world." 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The climax was reached on last Thursday night, at Plymouth Congregational church when Rev. Floyd delivered his last lecture on the "Race Problem in Song." Apparently no one in the audience had heard this subject threatened before—at least no such luminous and forceful exposition had ever been made here formerly. The lecture started out by discussing music in a general way, showing how the thoughts and longings and aspirations of races might be determined from the character of their music. Taking up then those inimitable melodies known as Jubilee or Plantation songs, he quoted what an eminent musical critic has said in regard to their being the only original music America has yet produced; and pointed out the elevating and ennobling sentiments which these crude compositions as a rule contain. "When the Negro race forgets these songs," said he, "may the Lord forget us as a people." In conclusion he referred to the ever popular "Coon Songs" and contrasted them with the soul stirring Jubilee melodies. The speaker declared that the words of all these coon songs were to a greater or less degree immoral in tone and were composed for no other purpose than to caricature the weaknesses and failings of the race in an overdrawn and exaggerated manner. He deprecated the growing tendency to have this class of music on the pianos of the best colored families in all sections. By way of illustrating some of his ideas on the Race Problem in Songs, Rev. Floyd read entertainingly a few selections from the greatest Negro Poet—Paul Lawrence Dunbar. We are sorry more of the Charlestonians did not rear this instructive lecturer who has been flirtingly styled "The Black Bil Nye." The management of the Negro Department of the Exposition greatly regretted that Mr. Booker T. Washington, the Chief Commisser, was forced to cancel his engagement to lecture here on Friday night, the 30th. He will not get here till the 12th of September and will then deliver his famous lecture on "The Race problem in the Light of European Travel" At the same time he notified the Secretary of the change of the date he stated that he had secured for exhibition here several hundred photopraphs from the Colored Business men attending the second annual meeting of the National Business League in Chicago. Mr. A. L. Macbeth, Manager of the Bureau of Arts for the Negro Department, has recently returned to the city from an extended trip through Georgia and the two Carolinas. Mr. Macbeth is a photoartist of no mean ability and as an exhibitor of animated pictures has perhaps no equal among the colored people of the United States Speaking of the Exposition in general and the Bureau of Arts in particular, Mr Macbeth said; "Within the past two months I have talked to audiences aggregating 25,000 people. On every occasion I spoke of the Exposition and THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the good that would come out of it to the colored people, provided they made a credible display in the Negro Building. As to the Bureau of Arts which has been intrusted to my management, I am using every effort to make it a conspicuous success. There are enough colored artists in the country to make a striking exhibition if they will all co-operate with us. In your articles to the press please invite all Negroes who are engaged in producing any meritorious work of art to send some of their best specimens here for exhibition." The colored artists of the country would do well to except Mr Macbeth's invitation. Being an artist himself he will know exactly how to arrange his exhibit so that it will present the best appearance. The Rev. G. V. Clark, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, has left the city for an extended tour through the North and Northwest in the interest of the American Missionary Association. Sunday at Lower Cedar Point The first Sunday excursion to Lower Cedar Point will be given to-morrow September 1st, under the auspices of The Lone Star Pleasure Club. Prof. Thos. Washington's National Musical Orchestra will furnish special music. There will be an Oyster Roast at the Point Refreshments will be served on the boat which leaves the 6th st. wharf at 10:80 a. m. Many persons who did not intend to return home until later are coming back in time to go with the Amphions September 14. Do You Want to Teach. Capable and proficient teachers wanting good paying positions, may hear of something very much to their advantage by dropping a card to the National Colored Teachers' Bureau, 459 C St, N W. this city. Teachers of the following branches are especially desired at once: agriculture and dairying, carpentry and cabin net making, wheel-wrighting and blacksmithing and tailoring. Everybody's Magazine, The fiction in the September Everybody's is first rate. O. K. Davis writes a story of newspaper life in "Sherreal's Exclusive;" Charles Major, author of "When Knighthood was in Flower," has a trapping story, "Castles on the Brandywine;" 'Price of a Star;" is a delightful western idyll by Sharlot M. Hall; "O'Hara, the Strategist, by Elliott Flower, is decidedly funny. In the line of humor is a characteristic poem by Holman F. Day, the Maine laureate, "A. B. Appleton, Pirut," quaintly illustrated by A. B. Frost. "Peace of the Woods," by Arthur Gulterman, is really a charming poem. Labor Day at Watson's Park. An excellent opportunity is given the people of Washington, to enjoy a day of pleasure at Watson's Park from 7 a.m. to midnight. There will be athletic sports during the day consisting of a foot race, potato race, hurdle races, etc , and a cake walk at 9:30 p.m. Country Fried chicken and Boiled dinner. Music by Warrens Band. Large pavilion-a admission free. 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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, AUGUST 31, 1901. LESSONS OF THE STRIKE Providence never creates a vain thing. The great steel strike is not without divine purpose. It is serving a mission, the extent of which is not now perceptable. The fact is being demonstrated that in the hour of trial, the Negro is the safest American. He is always on the side of law and order, and is the handmaiden of the standard interests of the country. The mischief makers, walking delegates, union tyrants, anarchists, socialists and enemies to the peace and dignity of society are inva iably white men. When capital is in distress, when corporations in the assertion of their rights as owners, desire to fill contracts for their patrons, and when agitators grasp them by the throat merely because they can, the magnates appeal at once to the Negro for help. The Negro responds to the call, because he needs the bread that labor will bring to himself and loved ones at homes. It is not that he wishes to defeat any just demand made by white workmen. It is not that he is the servant of those who would grind the poor to powder. He is not the tool of soulless operators. Its because the white labor organizations refuse to make common cause with him and decline to give him the opportunity that is rightfully his to provide for his family. It is because his sympathy is alienated by treatment that drives him to the capitalist in self defense. The corporation offers bread. The labor unions turns him away with a stone. Who can blame the Negro for thanking the Almighty for the situation that grants him what the unions deny, and establishes his power as a labor factor among those who think more of quality of service than of the color of the servant. We are glad that the steel strike has taken place despite the loss and suffering it must bring to the business interests of the land. The contention of the workers is poorly founded, and is the outgrowth of the tyranny that is making for the undoing of unionism. Two of the greatest men in --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the world are J. Pierpont Morgan and John D Rockefeller. The Negro is their friend, because they rise above the pettiness of race prejudice, and ask for merit, pure and simple, rewarding it regardless of the hue of skin. When we can rally such forces to us, and can invoke their aid in the matter of protection while enjoying the right to work. we have scored a point that will shake the industrial world from center to circumference. The entering wedge is sinking deep. If the laboring unions are so besotten that they cannot see their folly in ignoring the skilled Negro, they deserve the disaster that is rapidly overtaking them. If we are not permitted to make common cause with the middle classes, we must, in the light of self-preservation, cast our allegiance with the rich. The steel strike is a boon to the black people It may mean an alliance of the capitalist and Negro North and South against the reactionary forces that would govern intelligence and wealth by mere numbers and disregard of law, The hand of God is in it all. Booker T. Washington was easily the master of the situation at the National Negro Business League which met in Chicago last week. His practical wisdom, his sound advice, couched THAT LEAGUE. No movement inaugurated since the days of freedom is so much frought with good for the Negro as that of the National Negro Business League. While the race has made wonderful progress since its emancipation, while it stands without a parallel in the world's hoistory of races for achievements in so short a period, still the Negro has neglected the most powerful agent in his development—that of business. In the large centers and in cities of large colored population the Negro should control the money spent by his race in a business way. If Booker T. Washington had done nothing more than to establish the Negro Business League with its encouraging and helping influences, he would be entitled to greatness. Cities like Washington, Richmond, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, Atlanta and Charleston should count their successful Negroes in business by the score. We believe that the next five years will show great development and success in this direction. Let the Negroes of business tact and enterprise in these cities open up groceries, clothing stores, shoe stores, dry goods stores, banks, drug stores and every line of business operated by the opposite race. It will mean employment for the young men and women of the race. It will mean a standing in the business world. It will mean recognition in banking circles and membership in Boards of Trade. It will mean a financial standing and respect for successful Negroes in the communities in which they live The national party of socialists, which met in Indianapolis, Ind. recently, extended a broad-side invitation to the colored people of the United States to join forces with them. They issued a platform which is published in another part of this issue devoted entirely to the Negro and holding out such inducements as equality of rights, equality of suffrage, equality of manhood and equality of opportunity. The Negro is a patriot and a conservative republican, but should he join forces with the socialists there is no telling what fruits the union might bear. in most eloquent language and his wise stand on all the isms, ologies and theories, which confronted him, made him even a larger man in the esteem of intelligent people. Mr. Washington is full of hope and sees great promise for the Negro in this country. A race which can produce a Frederick Douglass, a Booker T. Washington, a Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Chas. W. Chesnut, orator, educator, poet and novelist in one generation, has every reason to be hopeful. Can any other race lay claim to a quartet of such greatness in one generation? There was never a greater opportunity for educated young men and young women of the Negro race as there is today. The harvest is ripe, the opportunities are plenty. Prepare yourselves to meet these opportunities and your efforts will be crowned with success. "The Equator," publfshed at Stub enville, O. by the Equator Publishing Co. and edited by Mr. M. F. Walker, has made its second Weekly voyage on the sea of journalism. We are in receipt of copies of the first two editions and The Equator has our best wishes. The educational number of the Presbyterian Banner (white) of Pittsburg, Pa. contains a most excellent account of Avery College of Allegheny, Pa. setting forth its objects and purposes. Negroes are rapidly filling the places of the striking miners in West Virginia. Over a hundred from Virginia being put to work in the Red Jacket and Logan Mines at Matewan, W. Va. on the 22nd inst. SOME HARTFORD HAPPENINGS. Labor Day Celebrations—The Social Mirror and the Gay Doings of Hartford's Smart Sets—General News Notes. Hartford Conn., Special:Mr. Arthur Johnson of this city, formerly of Washington, D.C., and who was employed as a walter at the Allen Home, left the city last week for Attleboro, Mass.-Mr. Johnson was a constant reader of The Colored American. Mrs. Mary Holland of Asylum St., is on the sick list. Mr. Benjamin Berry spent a few days in Waterbury the guest of Mrs. Day. Mr. and Mrs. Gerick of Hicks Street, spent a few days in New Haven last week. The youngest child of Mr. Wm. Wiggins of No 5, Wilcott Street, is very ill with indigestion. Mrs. Williams and little ones are in Waterbury, Conn., for two weeks the guests of Mrs. Day. Miss Sadie E. Davis reports a very pleasant vacation in New Haven among friends and relatives. Tna Band has been engaged by the Knights of Pythias for their demonstration on Labor Day. Miss Annie Brown of Newington expects to spend her vacation at Buffalo. N. Y., at the Pan-American Exposition. Mr. and Mrs. V. E Davis have announced the engagement of their daughter Miss Carrie E., to Mr. James W. Willis of Haitford formerly of Virginia. Mr. H. F. Mosely of Philadelphia. Pa., became a members of the Capital City Band. He will play B flat Clarinet. He is employed with G. Grant Williams the barber. Mrs. H Baker of Plainville, Conn was the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs V. E. Davis, Sunday. Prof. Fred Major, the instructor of the Capital City Band, play the cornet in the A. M. E Z on Choir. Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, Miss Edith Dixon, and Miss Mamie Anderson attended the Sunday School and the Sunday School and the Christian En- deavor Convention that convened in Waterbury, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Bishop J. W. Hood, D. D., L. L. D., who is making his Episcopal tour through New England, reached Hartford, Monday 28, and accompanied Rev. Cooper to meet the Convention at Waterbury. Miss Edith Dixon represented the year school and Endeavorers: Mr. Freeman Epps the Deputy of the G. U. O. of T. R. for the state of Connecticut was in Hartford last Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing Club, No. 2, into a full-fledged Fountain. But for some reason the required number didn't go together and its object was deferred for a later date. Mr. V. E. Dnvis is soliciting for Club, No. 9. A large number of the Charter Oak Fountain turned to help on the good work. Mr. Frank Thomas will represent Charter Oak Fountain at the Crvention which convenes at Richmond, Va., next month. Mr. Thomas will leave Hartford to meet its convention. Sunday September 1st. Miss Ella Elchai and Mrs. Mary Bacy, who had been away from Hartford, since April returned for a fey days last week. They have been to Philadelphia, Pa., Trenton, N. J., and Asbury Park. They left this week for Newfoot, R, I., and from there to Buffalo, N, Y., to visit the Pan-American Exposition. Miss Elcha is stopping at the Morlus Hous on Pond Street. WOOSTER STREET GLEANINGS Miss Lillian Gray who has been spending the summer at Asbury Park, Bay Ridge, N. J., and Philadelphia is again in the city and with her health greatly improved. Mrs. Dennis Scott of 38 Wardsworth street, is still improving. On account of the pastor's mother's illness he was not able to fill his pulpit on Sunday. Mr. William Brown who is employed by A. L. Foster Co., is spending his vacation with his mother in Essex Co. Va. Mrs. Peter Lane, who is spending the summer in Saybrook Conn., as Chiropodist and hair-dresser was in the city on Sunday. A lively day is expected by the children next Thursday on the free picnic, given by the Sunday School to White Oak Grove. The marriage of Miss Lillian Davls to Mr. James wilson, Jr., on September 3 promises to be a very brilliant affair. Begin to pick your presents early. The Ansonia (Ct.) News. Ansonla, Conn., Special-At the A. M. E. Zion church Sunday Rev. L. H. Taylor, pastor, preached both morning and evening. The Reverend being an exceptional good speaker his sermons were both instructive and elevating. There is a very large attendance of the Y. P. S. C. E. of the A. M. E. Zion church and the meetings are of special interest. Mr. John D. Ellis led the meeting Sunday and Mr. Andrew J. Ferguson will lead Sunday September 1st. Miss Sadie Jackson has been elected delegate to attend the C. E. Union which convenes in Waterbury, Conn. Wednesday August 28. There will be a grand rally at the A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday September 15th. The Rev. Rosco of the Macedonia Baptist church is enjoying a month's vacation. Sunday was rally day at the Tabernaele Baptist church, the pastor preached in the morning, Rev. L. H. Taylor preached in the afternoon and Rev. Charles Johnson preached at night. Mr. and Mrs. Jones Stevenston, Conn., has been visiting Mrs. Charlotte Jefferson of Liberty street. They were accompanied by Miss Smith of the same place. Mrs. Rebecca Jordon of North Main street is spending a week with friends in Waterbury, Conn. Any person desiring The Colored American can obtain the same from the agent Rev. Basil I. Watts 694 South Main street Mrs. Mary Jones left for Washington D. C. IN GAY SARATOGA The Banner Season Coming to a Close The Representative of the Greatest Newspaper in Great Demand-A Manilla Hero Appointed Training Master in the Navy-In the Social Whirl-Tripping the Light Fantastic-News Notes, Saratoga, N. Y., Special:--The season of 1901 is rapidly drawing to a close and that it has been an unusually prosperous one, is evidenced by the many activities provided for the pleasure lovers and for those socially inclined The hotels, cottages and oragnizations here seem to vie with each other in making this the liveliest and most enjoyable season the place has ever known. Each day the representative of the best colored paper on earth—The American—is notified to appear at some gathering of fashionable and high-toned people, to view a scene of animation and beauty. In responding to these invitations as much as time and opportunity will permit, we are invariably struck with the high character of the average visitor to Saratoga no less than by the cultured and well-educated men and women to be met. The week just passed was opened, from a society point of view, by a grand hop at the Thompson Cottage. This hop which proved to be the social event of the season was given by the genial hostess Mrs. Marshall in honor of guests on Tuesday evening, August 20tn. The spacious parlors and dining rooms were thrown into one and to the entrancing tones of Freeman's Orchestra the galaxy of beautiully dressed ladies and correctly attired gentlemen tripped the graceful waltz and more animated two-step until the 'wee small hours.' The affair proved to be a success in every particular and on every side we could hear notting but praise and commendation for the hostess for her great success. Among the handsomely gowned ladies, we noticed. Mrs. Chas. Anderson, N. Y, in white satin and duchess lace and diamonds; Mrs. Wm. H. Davis, N. Y. in black lace party dress with garnet trimmings diamonds; Mrs. H. Kemp, N. Y. brocade satin, decolette; Miss F. Hargrove N.C., white mouseline desoue; Miss Butts, N. Y., white lace over white satin; Mrs. Alice Bishop, black lace; Mrs. Marshall, Cal., white lace over red silk, decolette; Miss Louise Davis, N. Y., black lace over white silk, decolle, diamonds; Miss Harris, Richmond, pink swiss; Mrs. P. M. Olay, N. Y., green silk, pink and black lace, diamonds; Mrs. Harry Lewis, Boston, black lace; Miss Alice Latimore Saratoga, white mouseline desoue. Of the gentlemen present we noted Dr. E. C. Howard, Phila., Mr. C. W. Anderson, N. Y. Robt. Williams, Robt. Harlaud, Washington. C. E Nelson, Washington. Robt. Williams, Waterford, N. Y., Mr. Powel, Troy, Mr. Williams, Boston. On Thursday evening of last week your correspondent was called to another highly social event at the well kept Pleasant Cottage on Park St. Boring a boniface of years of experience, mine host Pleasants surpassed himself on this occasion. His lovely new cottage was fill with people known the country over at the members of the best society in their respective homes. The ladies present and their toilets are as follows: Miss A. Thomas, N. Y., white moire silk; Miss M. Brown, Phile, white and blue; Miss M. C Mosby, N. Y., japan silk, pearls; Miss L. B Mosby, blue silk crepon; Mrs. J. V. Pleasant, black lace and jet waist; Miss Frederica James, N. Y., white organdie; Mrs. S. Richardson, Phila, novelty lawn, white lace; Madame V. E Hunt Scott, N. Y lavender silk, white lace; Mrs. Ed Smith, N. Y., black sick; Miss Elberta Thomas, green silk; Mrs. Govens, Phila, black silk, red trimmings The gentlemen noted were Mr. H. W. Green, N. Y., R. B. Fields, Phila., Dr. E. C. Howard, Phila., Mr. J. V Miller N. Y., Mr. Pettiford, N. Y., Mr. Garis, Newark, Mr. X Jackson, Pittsburg Mr. C. H. Robinson, Mr. Ed. Smith. Mr. I. Mosby, N. Y., Mr. R. A. Watte, N. Y. The evening was spent most enjoyably by all present and many encomiims were showered upon Mr. and Mr. Pleasants who impressed all as being delightful entertainers. Friday evening of the same week wound up a series of social entertain- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, ments the like of which Saratoga needs to feel proud. On this evening the first grand annual reception of Mt. Lebanon Lodge, No. 33, A. F. and A. M, took place. For this affair the large and commodious Convention Hall was engaged. The committee of arrangements headed by the debonair Mr. J H. Brooks were indefatigable in their effort to make the occasion a complete success both socially and financially. It has been our privilege to attend many receptions and balls in this village, but never have we seen to run with so smoothness and which was attended by so many real society people as was this reception. Promply at ten o'clock, the advertized hour, Mr. J. T. Lee a high dignitary in masonic circles, in a few graceful words welcomed the visiting lodges guests of the evening. Preceding Mr. Lee's remarks, the fraternity gave an exhibition drill and executed many difficult figures. This drill was under the direction of Mr. A, Dempsey who seemed to be at home in the position assigned him. Following this, Flammer's full orchestra struck up, and to sweet music the happy throng gave themselves up to an evening of great enjoyment. A partial list of those present is as follows: Mr. Aliceteen Lee, lavender crepe de chine, point de spray; Mrs. J. H. Brooks, red silk, black lace, diamonds; necklace of handsome Scottish pebbles; Mrs. W. H. Beverly, black chiffon, orange trimmings; Miss R. Hall, pink organdie: Miss Mollie Brown, white organie, blue trimmings; Mrs. Dantignac blue organdie: Mrs. M. Henly, blue satin, white lace; Mrs. S. Ricks, blue taffata silk, applique; Mrs. Jane Walker, black satin; Mrs. Lewis, white satin Mrs. J. H. Riley, white organdie; Miss Nellie Lee, blue silk; Miss Edna Coles brown cloth, white satin waist; Miss Fannie Holly, orange silk, blue lace diamonds; Miss Mamie Fields, lavender organdie, black; Miss Palmer, black and white organdie; Miss Lillie Mosby, flowered lawn; Miss G. Cherley, Sicilian cloth; Mrs. VanMeter, white organdie; Mrs S. Hawley, black spangled lace; Mrs. E. I. Johnson, lavender and white; Miss Wade, black tafata and mousseline desue; Miss Eartha White, pink satin, white lace; Mrs J. Taylor, black satin; Madame Bertha Perry, black satin, jet trimmings; Miss F, Fields. red Swiss mousseline de soue Miss Lottie Washington, black satin; Miss E. Wildes, flowered silk over chiffon, diamonds and pearls; Mrs. King Mason, Mousseline de soue. Late arrivals at the Thompson Cottaga are Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis, N. Y.; Miss Eugenie MtIntyre. N Y; Rev. E. G. Clifton and wife, N. Y.; Mrs. Allan; Mr. Rawley, N.Y. At the Perry Cottage are Mrs. Jennie Tompkins, N. Y.: Mrs. F. P. Williams and daughter Nellie, who have been spending the summer at the Perry, will leave in a few days for home. They express themselves as being much benefited by their stay and speak in high terms of the hospitable host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Perry. At the J. H. Taylor Cottage are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Horner, Messrs, J. W. Wilson and Scranidge. Other prominent arrivals of late were M. James W'Gray and Mr. Lew, Costly of the firm of Gray & Costly, Washing- They were given a hearty welcome by their host of friends We are glad to note the recovery of Mr'A. Harris of Washington who underwent a severe operation during the first of the season. A PROMISING YOUNG MAN Mr. E. F. Taylor, Jr. of N. Y., has just been appointed as Training Master on the U. S. Ship Essex. Mr. Taylor is now on his way to Manilla to report for duty. This is his second trip to Manilla, in the service of his country. He was with Dewey at the famous battle in Manilla harbor, and conducted himself in such a worthy manner as to receive the favorable notice of his superiors. Mr. Taylor was on his vacation when the above appointment was made, and will soon leave San Francisco for his new post. $75 to $150 per month made by Agents. Elegant premiums Free Address P. O Box 570 Louisville, Ky When you write mention this paper. A NEW MUSICAL STAR. "The City by the Seaside" by Mr. R. P. Leftridge. We present to the readers of The Colored American in this issue a picture of Mr. R P. Leftridge, author of the new and popular song, "The City by the Seaside." The Washington Post of July 12th contained an article announcing that there was much complaining on the part of the white people at Atlantic City because the colored people bathed at the same time and place the whites bathed, and they were called the black pebbles on the beach. Two days after the appearance of the article in The Post, the song was composed by Mr. Leftridge and it touched the subject in every particular. He J.H.C. MR R. P. LEFTRIDGE. was born of slave parents in Bedford, Va. and moved to Washington some years ago. Both of his parents died in this city. Shortly after moving here Mr. Leftridge formed a club, known as the Hustlers. It was a social club and the entertainments given by it were attended by many of the best people in the city. Mr. Leftridge remained president of the club year after year, but owing to the members being scattered, the club does not exist now. Mr. Leftridge, being a lover of music, connected himself with several of the musical clubs in this city and for several years was a member of Metropolitan A. M. E. church choir, under the leadership of Prof. J. T. Layton. Mr. Leftridge has now organized a quartet, giving it the name of the old club, the Hustler. This quartet has been invited to visit a number of the watering places especially Atlantic City to introduce his new song, but, owing to the latenese of the season, may postpone their visit's Mr. Leftridge, poetically speaking, says, that. Every man, wcman and child is destined for something, Either for good or for bad; Either for good or for bad. And if they don't grab the opportunity, And some value impart to the community. Some day they may wish that they had." The members of the quartet are Messis, Bunny Patterson, soprano Robert Johnson, alto; Henry Jarvis, tr tenor; R. P. Leftridge, basso profundo CIVIL RIGHTS IN LONDON. Testimonial for West End Hotel Manager Richardson Who Refused to DraW Color Line in England. A movement has been started by Messrs. Cyrus Field Adams, Daniel Murray and others to secure subscription to a testimonial to the London Hotel Manager who refused to make any discrimination in his statement of delegates to the Methodist Ecumenical Conferenbe. Their object as stated is to show to the world that their are others in America, and not all blasphemous infidels, and barbarious a might be inferred by the action of some at come and abroad. They characterize the action of the Americans who wanted the colored men excluded as an impudent and blasphemous act of infidelits, in effect assuming superior wisdom to God in making man. They resent and object to His Work in making the black man. No christian gentleman would countenance or sign any such petition. Any one in sympathy 51 SYSTEMIC CATARRH. SYSTEMIC CATARRH. Peruna Cures Catarrh Wherever Located. A. Miss Mattie L. Guild, of Chicago, Ill. Miss Mattie L. Guild, President Illinois Young People's Christian Temperance Union, in a recent letter from Chicago, Ill., says: "I doubt if Peruna has a rival in all the remedies recommended to-day for catarrh of the system. A remedy that will cure catarrh of the stomach will cure the same condition of the mucous membrane anywhere. I have found it the best remedy I have ever tried for catarrh, and believing it worthy my endorsement I gladly accord it." Catarrh of the abdominal organs is very much more common in summer than in winter time. This form of catarrh might be appropriately classed as summer catarrh. Peruna will cure catarrh wherever located. In pelvic catarrh it has won well deserved renown. Peruna will cure any case of diarrhoea, acute or chronic. Peruna is an absolute specific for dysentery. Peruna cures catarrh of the liver. Peruna cures catarrh of the stomach. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O., for a free book entitled "Summer Catarrh." with the effort and desiring to attest his appreciation let him send his subscription to The Colored Ameaican or to Mr. Daniel Murray and it will be acknowlled. It must be done at once. We should always recognize such standss in own behalf. The following has been received: Cyrus Field Adams, $10.00 Daniel Murray. $2.00 $10 00 $2 00 Agents Attention. All agents who have not made a settlement for August will please do so at once. A statement has been mailed and the manager hopes that further correspondence, asking for a settlement from agents will not be necessary. Send in your remittance at once. $75 to $150 per month made by agents. Elegant premiums Free. Address P. O. Box 570 Louisville, Ky. When you write mention this paper. Mr. Edward E. Cooper, has returned from the business league in Chicago and reports a very successful meeting. Mr. Cyrus Field Adams assistant register of the Treasury, is at the head of a movement to raise a fund for the hotel manager in London who were brave enough to entertain the colored bishops against the protests of white Americans who objected. Constributions may be sent to The Colored American and will be published each week.