The Colored American
Saturday, August 31, 1901
Washington, D.C.
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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
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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
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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.)
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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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DABNEY'S HAIR AND SCALP POMADE.
I have had long experience in the study and treatment of the hair and after having given careful study I know of no preparation so beneficial to the hair and scalp as this pomade. It contains everything that will stimulate the growth of the hair; stop its falling out; cure the dandruff and will thicken and promote its growth. By careful treatment and following the instructions the hair will become soft, silky, and healthy. Full directions are printed on each jar. Where the Pomade is not desired a tonic can be furnished with the
I have had long experience in the study and treatment of the hair and after having given careful study I know of no preparation so beneficial to the hair and scalp as this pomade. It contains everything that will stimulate the growth of the hair; stop its falling out; cure the dandruff and will thicken and promote its growth. By careful treatment and following the instructions the hair will become soft, silky, and healthy. Full directions are printed on each jar. Where the Pomade is not desired a tonic can be furnished with the
same ingredients. The prices are 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.
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J. CLINTON, JR., PRESIDENT Box 3823, Station "D," Philadelphia, Pa.
THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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sexes of 12 years old and upwards. Has
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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-
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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
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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-
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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.”
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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
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*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,
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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’
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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.
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WHAT A FEW OF THE COLORED
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Words of Good Cheer and Encourage-
ment That Help us on our Struggling
Way.
THE RIGHT VIEW.
E. E. Coover, Mgr., Colored Amert-
can, Dear Friend:— * * * I have
me adverse ovinions of The Colored
American: Your efforts to make its
first class Journal are commendable
and the only resscn why you are hav-
ing @ hard struggle to maintain it is
the dense ignorance of one class and
the inexcusable indifference of the oth-
erolass Toe former knows too little
of the value of euch things while the
latter is peraumptious enough to sup-
pose it kaows allthat is necessary to
know. And so you find yourself ‘‘be
tween tho devil and the deep blue sea”’
in your efforts to keep afi:at There is
nething in publishing the poorest pa-
peror the best paper, but there is
everything in having the paper that
y ita way, that makes history, that
Rapeowee ite readers, thst mises public
sentiment though done with the tears
of its own straggies. To publish a pa-
tae for reascne otherwise js but the col-
ping ofanecho. Let white be white
and black be black if you please, but
duty is colorless and creedlees, to tbat
end I commend, as well as congratu-
late.
Yours truly,
F. B,, Mound City, Ill
FINDS IT INDISPERSABLE.
Editor Colored American, Dear Sir—
Inclosed pease find two dollars for sub
soription to Colored American which
I £20 to be Ind‘spensablc. Many more
“Times Yours traly, O. F., Troy, N.
GROWS BETTER WITH EACH ISSUE.
Editor Colored American, Dear Sir:—
Enclosed please find two dotlars, the
ameunt of my subscription for one
year. Your paper growé better with
each issue, We feel lost without it, Itis
eertainly a very welcome visitor in
our kome. With best wishes for your
continued success. Iam Yours irnly,
L, A. D., Mackinac Island, Mich.
@AKES PRIDE IN READING IT.
Editor Colored American, Dear Sir—
It bas never been my privelege to read
with so much pride a newspaper of the
race ae I have ‘the Colored American.
Frankly, I desire to link my interest
with its interests, and so meke applica-
tlos now for the agency for Baitle
Greek. * * * I remain with best
‘wishes for the success of the princely
Colored American.
Yours very traly, F. H., Battle Breet,
Mich.
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Celored American, and may she ccn-
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t cher able madager, Mr E. E Cooper
Yours ge haste, Mrs. C. C., Phila-
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IN THE FRONT RANK.
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Please find enclosed here with a check
fortwo deliars, which ‘um I wish
placed to the credit of my subscription
to the Colored American. Among the
many egencies which are mor- or less
affective in the great work of elevating
the citizenship of our country and es-
pecially of our race, none are more po-
tentirl] than the Negro press, And in
my humble judgement The Colored
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American stands in the front rank of
that powerful agency.
Yours faithfulyl,
C. H., Huntington, W. Va.
The Negro and Winchester,
Editor Colored American—After the
awful events of this week in Mirsouri
and Texas, don’t you think it wise for
colored papers to urge ali colored men,
whether North or South, to provide
themselves with a good, trusty Win-
chester to be kept handy about the
house? Perhaps the only way to step
this practice of burning Negroes and
their homes is to return to the old
Mosaic law—an eye for an eye, and s
tooth for a tooth. Yours very truly,
A. B.C
Columbus, O., Aug. 21, 1901.
NEGROES, CAPITALISTS, SOCIALIST.
‘The Socialists Invite Afro-Amerisans to
their rank and hold out Flattering In-
- ducements,
Editor Colored American:—In your
Issue of August 18th, you give an edit-
oris] on the Steel Strike, in which you
indicate that the Negro must side
with the capitalists. It should
therefore be interesting to you aud your
‘readers to hear what the Socialists pro-
pose 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 :—
REGEBO RESOLUTION.
“Whereas, The Negroes of the United
States, because of their long training in slay.
ery and but recent emancipation therefrom,
occupy @ peculiar position in the working
elass and in soelety at large,
“Whereas, The capitalist class seeks to
preserve this peculiar condition and to fos-
er and increased color predjudice andrace
hatre€ between the white worker and the
black, so as to make their sovial and eco.
nomic interest to appear to be separate and
antagnistie in order that the workers of both
races may be more easily:and completely ex-
ploited.
“Whereas, Both the old political parties
and educational and religious institutions
alike betray the Negro in his present helpless
struggle against disenfranchisement and vi-
olence, in order to receive the economic tav-
ors of the capitalistic class; be it therefore
- “Resolved, Th:t we, the Socialists of
America, in National Convention assemblea,
do hereby #ssure our negro iellow worker
of our sympathy with him in his subjection
‘to lawlessness and oppression, and also as-
sure him of tke .fellowship of the workers
who suffer trom the lawlessness and exploit-
ation of eapital tn every nation or tribe ot
the werld; 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 er color or sectional lines: that the
causes which have made him the victims tf
social and political inequality are ti e effects
of the i ag exploitation of his labor-powen-
that au social and race prejudices spring
from the ancient economic causes which still
endure to the misery of the whvle human
family, that the only line of division which
exists In fact is that between the producers
and the owners of the world—between eapit-
alism and labor: and be it further
‘Resolved, That we,the American Social
ist Party invite the negro In membership
and feliowship witn us in the world move
ment for economic emancipation b which
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week The first tbree lectures «re
on practical su: jets and were brimfal
of common senee ard plain advice. The
climex was reached op liet Thursday
pigbt, at Plymouth Co: gregat'ons!
church wien Rev. Floyd delivered his
jest lecture on the ‘Race Prot lem in
song.’ Apparently no one in the su
dience had heard this subject threated
pefore—at least no st ch luminous snd
forceful expsi' n bad ever bern mde
here formerly. The lecture started out
by discus log music in a general way,
showing how the thoughts and long-
inge and aspirations of races might be
determined from the character of their
music, Tsking up then thore inimita-
ble melodies known a8 Jubilee or Plan-
tation songs, be quoted what ap emi-
nent musical critic hassaid in regard
to their being the only origiral music
America has yet prodaced; and point-
ed oul the elevating and ennobling sen-
timente which these crude composi-
tions as a role contain. ‘When the
Negro race forgets these songs,”’ said
he, ‘may the Lord forget us asa pec-
ple.”
In conclusion he referred to the ever
popular *Coon Songs’’ and contresved
them with the soul stirring Jubilee
melodies, The speaker deciared that
the words of all these coon songs were
toa greater or less degree immoral in
tone and were composed for no other
purpose than to caricature the weak-
nesses and failings of the race in an
overdrawn and exaggerated manner.
He deprecated the growing tendency
to have this class of music on the pia-
nos of the best colored families in all
sections, By way of illustrating some
of his ideason the Race Problem in
Songs, Rey. Floyd read entertainingly
a few selections from the greatest Ne-
gro Poet— Paul Lawrence Dunbar. We
are sorry more of the Charl-stonians
did not tear this instructive lecturer
who has been fiungly siyled “The
Black Bul Nye.”
ihe mauagement of the Negro De-
partment of tne Exyosition grea ly r--
gretted that Mr, Booker T. Washiogton
the Chief Commnss oner, was forced to
cancel his engagement tv Iecture here
on Friday night, the 30th. He will no!
Ret here tuli the 12th of September anc
wili then deliver his famous leciare 1
“The Race problem m the Light o
European Travel’? At the same
time he no.ified the Secretary of the
change of thesdate he stated that he
bad secured for exhibition here severa
hundred photopraphs from the C_lore¢
Business men attending the second au
nual meeting of the Nationsl Busines
League in Chicago.
Mr. A. L. Macbeth, Manager of th
Bureau of Arte for the Negro Depart
ment, has recently returned to the cit;
from an extended trip through Georgi
and the two Carolinas, Mr. Macbet
iss photosrtiet of no mean ability an
as an exhipitor of animated picture
has perbaps no equal among te colo!
ec people of the United States Speak
ing of the Expcesition in genere! an
the Bareau of Artsin particular, M
Macbeth said; “Within the past tw
monthe T have telked to andiences ai
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the interest of the American Mission
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Sunday at Lower Cedar Poirt
The first Suoday excursion to Lower
C-dar Point wll be g ven to-morrow
September 1st, under the suepices of
Toe Lone star Pleasure Club. Frof,
Thos. Washisftou’s National Musicel
Orchestra will furnish epecial music,
Tnere will be an Oyster Roast at the
Point Refieshments will be served on
the boat which leaves the 6th st. wharf
at 10:80 a, m.
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back in time to go with the Amphions
september 14.
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LESSONS @F THE STRIKE.
Providence never creates a vain
thing. The great steel s'rike 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 ty—
rants, 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, de-
sire 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. Itis not that he i:
the servant of those who would grin¢
the poor to powder, He is not the
tool of soulless operators Its because
the white labor organizations refuse t
make common cause with him and ce
cline to give him the opportunity tha
is rightfully his to provide for his fam
ily. It is because his sympathy i
alienated by treatment that drives hin
to the capitalist in self defense. Th
corporation offers bread. The labo
unions turns him away with a stone
Who can blame the Negro for thank.
ing the Almighty for the situation the
grants him what the unions deny, an
establishes his power as a labor fac'o
among those who think more of qual
ty of service than of the color of th
servant. We are glad that the atee
strike has taken place despite the los
and suffering it must bring to the bus
ness interests of the land. ‘he con
tenti n of the workers is poorly foun
ed, and is the outgrowth of the tyra
ny that is makioggfor the undoing
unionism. Two of the greatest meni
THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGIUN, A”
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 euch fore.s to us, and
can invoke their aid mm 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 un-
ions 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, ir
the light of self-preservation, cast ow)
allegiance with the rich.
The steel strike is a boon to th
black people It may mean an allianc
of the capitalist and Negro North anc
South against the reactionary force
that would govern intelligence an
wealth by mere numbers and disre
|gard of law, The hand of God is i
it all.
Booker T. Washington was easily
the master of the situation at the Na -
tional Negro Business League which
met in Chicago last week. His practi-
cal wisdom, his sound advice, couched
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| THAT LEAGUE.
No movement inaugurated since the
days of freedom isso much trought
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 hoiatory of races for achiey—
ments in soshort a period, still the
Negro has neglected the most power-
ful agent in his deyelopment—that of
business, In the large centers and in
citi-s of large colored population the
Negro should control the meney spent
by his race in a business wey. If
Booker T. Washington had done noth-
ing more than to establish the Negro
Business League with its encouraging
and helping influences, he would be
entitled to greatness. Cities like Wash-
ington, Richmond, 8t. Louis, Mem-
phis, New Orleans, Atlacta and Char
leston should count their successful
Negroes in business by the score. We
believe that the next five years will
| show great development and success ix
this direction. Let the Negroes o
|| business tact and enterprise in thes
,| cities open up groceries, clothing stores
| shoe stores, dry gords stores, banks
,| drug stores and every line of busines
|| opevated by the opposite race. It wil
, | mean employment for the young mel
,|and women of the race. It will mea
,|a standing in the business world. I
"| will mean recognition in banking cir
,|cles and membership in Boards «
"|Trade, It will mean a financial stanc
,| ing and respect for sueceastul Negros
, |in the communities in which they liv.
The national party of socialists,
which met in Indianapolis, Ind. re-
cently, extended a broad-side invita-
tion 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 Ne-
gro and holding out such inducements
as equality of rights, equality of suf-
frage, equality of manhood and equali
ty of opportunity. The Negro is a
patriot and a conservative republican,
bat 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 estecin of
intelligent people. Mr. Washington is
full of hope and sees great promise for
the Negro in this eountry.
—_—_—_—
A race which can produce a Frede-
rick Douglass, a Booker T. Washing-
ton, a Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Chas.
W, Chesnut, orator, educator, poetand
novelist in one generation, has every
reason to be hopeful. Oan any other
race lay claim to a quartet of such
greatness in one generation?
There was never a greater ope
tunity for educated young men and
young women of the Negro race as
there is today. The harvest is ripe, the
orportunities are plenty. Prepare your’
selves to meet these opportunities and
your efforts will be erowned with suc’
sess,
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“The Equator,” published 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. Weare in re’
ceipt of copies of the first two editions
and The Equator has our best wishes.
The educational number of the
Presbyterian Banner (white) of Pitts—
burg, Pa. contains a most excellent
account of Avery College of Alle-
gheny, Pa, setting ferth its objects and
purposes,
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Negroes are rapidly filling the places
of the striking miners in West Vir-
ginia. Over a hundred from Virginia
being put to work in the Red Jacket
and Logan Mines at Matewan, Ww.
Va, on the 22nd inst.
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SOME HARTFORD HAPPENINGS.
Labor Day Celebrations—The Social Mir-
ror and the Gay Doings of Hartford’s
Smart Sets—General News Notes.
Hartford Conn., Special:—Mr. Ar-
thur Johnson of this city, formerly of
Washington, D, C., and who was em>
ployed as a waiter at the Allen Home,
lefc the city last week for Attleboro,
Mass- Mr. Johnson was @ corstant
reader of The Colored American.
Mrs. Mary Holiand of Asylum 8t., is
on the sick list.
Mr. Bepjamin Berry spent afew 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. Wig-
gins of No 5, Wilcott Street, is very il!
with ane
Mrs. Williams and little ones are in
Wee te, Conn. , for two weeks the
guests of Mrs, Day.
Miss Sadie E. Davis reports a very
pleasant vecation in NewHaven among
triends and relatives.
Toa Band has been engaged by the
Knights of Pythias for their demon-
stratiod on habor Day-
| Miss Annie Brown of Newington ex.
pects to spend her vacation at Buffalo.
‘IN. ¥., at the Pan-American Exposi
uon.
Mr. and Mrs. V. E Davis have an.
‘}nounced the engagement of thei:
-|daughter Miss Carrie E,, to Mr. Jame:
|W. Willis of Haitford formerly of Vir
,| gima.
: Mr. H.F. Mosely of Philadelphia
Pa, became a members of the vs ba
1}City Band. He will play B fist Clari
finet. He is employed with G. Gran’
. | Wiiliame the barber.
,|. Mrs. H Baker of Plainville, Conn wa
the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs
-| V. E. Davis, Sunday. Prof, Fred Ma
-|jor, the matructor of the Capital Cit
, | Band, play the ccrnet inthe A. M. E
Z on Choir,
*| Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, Miss Edit!
©] Dixon, and Miss Mamie Anderson at
sitended the Sunday School and th
Sunday School and the Christian En
deavor Convention that convened in
Waterbury, Wednesday and Thureday
of this week. Bishop J. W. Hood, D.
D, L.L. D., who is making his Epis-
copal tour through New England
reached Hartford, Mondsy 28, and ao:
companied Rev. Cooper to meet the
Convention at Waterbury. Miss Edith
Dixon represented the year school and
Endeavorers:
Mr. Freeman Epps the Deputy ofth
G. U0. of T. R. for the mate of Com
necticut was in Hartford last Wednes-
day evening for the purpose of organ-
ining Clab, No. 2, into a full-tiedged
Fountain. But tor some reason the re-
quired number didn’t go together and
its object was defered for a later date,
Mr. V. E. Davis is soliciting for Club,
No, %, A large number of the Charter
Oak Fountain turned to help on the
good work. Mr. Frank Thomas will
represept Chsrter Oak Fountain at the
Crnvention which convenes at Rich-
mond, Va., next month. Mr. Thomas
will leave Hartford to meet its c.nven-
tion. Sunday September Ist. Miss Ella
Elchai and Mrs. Mary Bacy, who had
been away from Hartford, since April,
| returned lor a fey days last week. They
have been to Philadelphia, Pa, Tren-
ton, N. J., and Asbury Park They
lefc this week for Newyoot, R, I, and
from there to Buffalo, N, em to visit
‘}the Pan-American Exposition. Miss
;| Klcha 1s stopping at the Morius House
jon Pond Street.
L WOOSTER STREET GLEANINGS,
Miss Lillian Gray who has been
3 | spending the sumer at Asbury Paik,
. | Bay Ridge, N. J., and Philadelphia is
again in the city and with her health
greatly improved.
°| Mrs. Dennis Scott uf 38 Wardaworth
~ | street, is still improving.
tt! Oa account of the pastor’s mother’
- Jillness he was not able to fill his pul
d| pit on Sunday.
Mr. William Brown wo is emy loye
by A. L. Foster Co., is spending bi
vacation with his mother in Essex Co
S| Va.
c Mre, Peter Lane, who is spendin
a | ‘he summer in Saybrook Conn., as Chi
| opodist and hair-dresser was in th
, city on Sunday.
a A lively day is expected by th
children next Thursday on the fre
picnic, given by the Sunday Scnool t
White Oak Grove.
The marriage of Miss Lillian Davis t
Mr. James wilson, Jr., on September ‘
t-| promises to be a very bril.iant sffail
"S| Begin to pick your presents early.
Tbe Ansonia (Ct.) News.
Ansonla, Conn., Special—At the A.
M. E. Zion church Sunday Rev. L. 4.
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. 8. G. E, ofthe A. M, E. Zion
church and the meetings are of specis!
interest. Mr. John D. Ellis led the
meeting Sunday and Mr. Andrew J.
Ferguson will lead Sunday September
let, Miss Sadie Jackson bas been elect-
ed 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 i5th.
The Rev. Rosco of the Macedonia
Baptist church is enjoying a month’s
vacation, Sunday was rally day at the
Tabernacle Baptist church, the psstor
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 Jefter-
son of Liberty street. They were ace
companied by Miss Smith of the same
place, Mrs. Rebecca Jordon of North
Main street is spending a week with
friends in Waterbury, Conn. Any per-
son des. ring The Colored American ¢a0
obtain the eame from the agent Rev.
Basil {, Watts 694 South Main street.
| Mrs. Mary Jones left for Washington,
DC.
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
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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.