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The COLORED Library of Congress American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. 9 NO. 28 The Duke of Darlington. The Duke of Darlington. A South Carolinian Who has been at the Party Helm for Twen y-two Years A Politician, a Diplomat and a Leader of Great Force of Character—His Leadership Endorsed. Columbia, S. C.—Edmund H. Deas, the Republican State Chairman, was in the city yesterday on his way to Washington where he is going to look after a number of things that are in the air in Republican circles just now. The recent death of Collector Webster, the National Committeeman from this State, has started a great deal of talk about the status and future of the Republican organization in South Carolina, and the old line Republicans are beginning to take on new life with the advent of President Roosevelt. Deas is not only the State Chairman of the party organization but he is now virtually Webster's successor on the National Committee also. He goes to Washington having in his pocket the endorsement in writing of 18 of the 24 members of the Republican State Committee for the position of National Committeemen succeeding Webster. This amounts to his election by the committee. He does not intend, he says, to retain both positions, but will do so for the present, until things are more settled than they are just now. Yesterday Deas was considerably wrought up over the column article on the local page of The News and Courier yesterday in regard to the Republican situation in this State. In speaking of the matter he said: "In the article headed, 'Mr. Blalock Wins,' it is stated that there will be an appointment in two or three days. I myself am willing to put up $1,000 that there will be no appointment in two or three weeks. And I am willing to wager another $1,000 that Mr. John G. Capers will never be National Committeeman. This article bears the earmarks of the captain. It is a nice way to win the favor of the Negroes by reflecting on them as he has done in this article. He ought not to think that he can run over the Republicans in South Carolina roughshod while he himself is a registered voter in the State of Maryland. This article is only intended to force and intimidate the Negro into endorsing him. It says: It is not out of place just here, in passing, to remind some of the Negroes who are holding office that they are loosening their hold they once had on a job by dabbling in politics: It is said that there is an axe for every Negro holding office in Charleston, and I suppose it is meant that there is also one for every Negro holding office in South Carolina. Their names have been entered, it is alleged, on the sacrifice counter and they are to be handed down, and so quickly that they will not know what hit them. They will not lister, however, and the men who have the federal patronage (Continued on page 2.) HOTAW MAJOR L. W. C. BLAOCK, Goldsville, S. C. JOYCEENG CO HQN. E. H. DEAS, Darlington, S. C. Majer L. W. C. Blalock. A New Leader in South Carolina Politics and the Choice of the Republican Leaders of his State for Political Preferment A Successful Business Man who is Popular alike with all Classes. For more than a decade it has been the policy of the Republican Presidents to search assidiously for the key to the solution of the Southern problem. Since the days of the lamented Garfield, the succeeding Republican Presidents have watched the South, as it were, and have done all in their power to destroy that imaginary line known as Mason and Dixon. The Spanish-American war gave President McKinley the key to the situation and he left no stone unturned to bring about the feeling of one country, one flag, one common people. Southern men in high commands in the organized in the South consideration was given to that even the Confederate General recommended. So successful was the policy of President McKinley that at his untimely death the problem was nearly solved. The policy of President Roosevelt is already foreshadowed. He proposes to handle the situation in the South in a practical, common-sense way and, already the edict has gone forth that the best men in the South and especially those who represent the intelligence and wealth, will denominate and dictate the Federal offices. In all of the Southern States there are leaders of character and of standing, who have heretofore taken but little part in politics. This is true not only of the white but the colored men as well. The death of Internal Revenue Collector Webster, of South Carolina, brings to public attention more than ever the South Carolina situation. Among the leaders of that State is Col. L. W. C. Blalock, of Goldsville, S. C. He is a successful business man, is the secretary and treasurer of one of the largest cotton mills in the State and has been elected a number of times to office by his constituents. He was formerly Mayor of Newberry, S. C. Col. Blalock represents the new element in South Carolina politics. He is a native of the State and entered into active politics about 1888. He represents the conservative, though progressive, element of his party in the State. Himself a man of means and a successful business man, he has the confidence not only of the best white citizens of his State but is known as a friend to the colored people and has championed their cause in season and out of season. In conversation with Col. Blalock he gave expression to the following sentiment: "I believe President Roosevelt is easily the master of the situation in the South and that his policy will be to appoint the best men to office and to use such influence as will bring about the best results. I am a native of the State, was born there (Continued on Fifth page) 10 The J. B. Parker Fund, To the Public:—The committee se- lected by cc 1 ored citizens at their meet- ing on the 10th ins'act beg permission to ajain ceJl (he: ttention of the pub jc to the kero’c action of Jame3 Ben- jamin Parker in bis effort to save the life our of Ismented Iate President, Wil liam McKinley, over whose remains the last sad rites have been p-rformed, andtoask a renewal of contributions t) the fund to be given to this colcred hero ss a putlic testimonial of appreci- ation of his patriotic conduct. By bis prompt and vigorous action he gave expression to the loys! love of the colored people of this country for the Nation’s Chief Magistrate, there- by setting an illustrious exemple to s!I American youth; and at the same time gave medical science lis opportunity to save, if possible, the life of this great man to tha Republic. The committee begs that contribu- tions be sent a3 heretofore suggested to The,Post The Star, and The Times tobe by them tranemitted to Mr Parker, Com mittee:— William H. H. Hart, Wil- liam H. Richards, AlexanderC Garner, MaryChurch Terrell, Henry E. Baker. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE. Funerals made cheaper. Alley houses abc lished. Toomey’s B ok of Pcems. Surday funerals abolished. Jackleg preachers equelched. Chickens come home to roost. Street-croesings in LeDroit Paik. Fewer Negroes in the police court, Manly men and womenly women. Better houses for colored people to rent. A dcozen shoe stores opetated by Ne- groee. Depertment clerks live within their means. Prompt eervice in all Negro business houses, More Negro clerks in the District building, Le:s meddling in the concerna of neighbors. : Peojle who cheerfully pay a news paper bili, A reproduction of ‘The Pirates otf Penzance.” Young men erlisting in the army and navy. More substance and lets show in our socie| life. Kyery child, from six up, in the pub- lic schcols. A stronger effort on the part of all to “live right.” A larger 3. lored force at the Con- gressional Library. Dr. E. D, Williston appointed as surgecn in the army. A Negro Business League in the District of Columbia. A federation of the women’s organi- z.tions in the District. Married men spend some time in the company of their wives, More of our boys and girls employed avd kept ff the streets. More hapry marriages and lees re- sort to the divorce court. Young men opén a bank account at the Capital Savings Bank. Department «1 r&s who are as willing to pay a bill as to make one, Noisy ‘“‘spotes’’ in our restaurante * go way back andsit down.”’ Lees criticism of the efforts of other, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, DG by those who do nothing at all. | ouRm INSURANCE ou a ee ee by the presidents of our | teraries. L M. Hersbaw continued es preer- dent of the Pen and Percil Club. Fo mer Congressman White recog n zed by the new administraticn. Lees vindictiveness ameng the valt- able forces of society and business. Ancther lease of pr Iitice] Ife granted to the Oli Reman, ©)l. Perry Cars »n, All eclored employees in the Cezsus Office retained until the last bell rings. Youzg women cf vim end prectics! action like Miss Nan: ie H Burrovghs The petty assaulis upon Direc'o1 Merriam and Pullic Printer P-Imet cease, Colored peo; le att: nl to their hcuse- hold cuties and s‘ay cutof the wnido: : and doors, Booker T. Washington tended a rousing banquet by the citizens of Washington. Young men wo come here f.om abrosd, remain active in church :nd literary work. Prof. John T. Layton get a reefect- able salary es chorister at Metropoliter A. M. E. church. The church regarded es more than § p’ace for entertaiment or for the die- play of fine toggery, People who have rooms ‘o rent to'e the public know the fact through The Colored American, More Negro estabiishments like tha‘ conducted by the True Reformers a 4th end N streets. More love, more cherity, more of the spirit of belpfu'nees abounding angen members of the race, Pablic-spirit in the pulpit, es indica! ed by tome of the sermons to which wi have called attention. Weak churches consclidated witt stronger ones, when the numper i multiplied bey oad recess ty. _ Bome of our women quit play‘n! cards and drinking beer and try to im prove their mental condition. Pans and specifications showir g th head and front of Assistant Superinten dent Montgromery’s offenuing. | Well-meaning girls in service stot encouraging ‘‘vagiem”’ by giving theit hard-earned wages to showy dudes, Fewer orators and more m n like ‘Cyrus Field Adame, wio “forks up th cash” when a subscription is needed “Good time’’ people brought to ¢ Joftier concepticn of their duty to them. aelves, to their fam lies and to civiliza tion, An explanation as to why Rev. Wal. ter H. Brooks mizeed the appointmen on the School Board just pricr to the reorgan:zation. 4 The race siand loyé] y by such faith ful leaders as Booker T. Washirgton Judson W. Lyons, Henry P. Cheatham George H. Whie, John P. G.een az others cf their grade. A FACT, The Vero Dentists are extractii g teeth without pain, making beautiful gcld teeth and fillings and putting tie Vero double suction in ail their plates, Even with these aivantages they can save you Money. Call now. 12th and Penurylvavia Avenue, over Davis’ Hat Store. Hours: 8am.to8pm. Sen- day, 9a. m.to4p. m. Don’t fail to hear Dr. C. Sumney Wormley at the Heckiey Concert, The Dr’s. voice is in fine form for the ses son’s wok. OUR INSURANCE — OUR JOURNAL OUR Bay Ours Is Best, Because It’s Qyrs' che UNITED AID AND BENEFICIAL LEanc,.. ‘ncorporated ), is the strongest organization in the world owned and ones apes Ppa being capitalized in the sum of $100,000.00. It is backed x, vestment stock which is sold to members at $2 per share, which eares (2, i cent. annually. Persons are protected from one to seventy years of ave wis, -_ a henefite rancine feam ¢-... 2 & — eee E hs ch. I oe sig Ce = or NS de work, Itis published weekly and mailed to subscribers at $1 per y ear. Itis brimi of interesting news matter (not a cheap pztented sheet), edited on the most hig toned scale, and pains are taken that no unclean or objectionable items advertisement are inserted in its columns. Advertising rates are as cheap asa first-class journal can afford, and made known on application. » For detailed information, address HEADQUARTERS 5 J. CLINTON, JR., PRES!DENT ~ 1024 South 20th St. + Box 3823, Station “D,” Philadelphia, P A Business Opportonity, a> An active, ener;zetic colored man who desires to go into business fo himself and who is willing to assume a little responsibility, can secure permane.tt position ard can earn from $10 to $30 a week according to hi ability. The work is pleasant and consists in collecting and handliv 8@ An active, energetic colored man who desires to go into business for himself and who is willing to assume a little responsibility, can secure 4 permane.tt position ard can earn from $10 to $30 a week according to his ability. The work is pleasant and consists in collecting and handling money. A cash bond is required or the best of reference. For particulars call on or address Wide Awake Business Man, care The Colored American, Washington, D. C. SSS 2 hh a = a ae iB JOHN H. Dabney é 4 FUNERAL “© DIRECL D2 ries g Fa <a] | q 1182 3rd Street, Northwest, pres. ay Bee e-Carriages ter Lire, Pione 1727 ease Sena Scr ea ; Branch cffice Alexandriz, Va. Gy Ds RIENC IY a7 Ashington, : Dist. Co! dass a a ia 2S ee SE BR er ea fo i ~~ AMUSEMENTS. | AMUSEMENTS A GRAND CONCERT, sseseeeee Will be given by......... The Berean BaPtist Church, «-+++-e 18_h S.reet, between L & M S:s., N. W......... —SSSriday Eve., October 18, [tie =SIridey Lve., October 18, [vle= eggs Ws Mrs. E, Azalia Hackley, ssseeee-e Of Denver, Col......... As the Leading Soprano, asaisted by eminent Local Tx!cut. Mrs, Hackley’s excellent so‘rano voice has attracted ard harmed = mense audiences in nearly every large city inthis couniry, and thos who bes ; her in concert at Metropolitan Church last spring. will be glad to ee again. There will be Recitations by Miss Addie Worm'ey, vocal s !0 by vd C. Sumner Wormley, a piano solo by Mrs. Robert Tetham, ci Detrott, = some selections by the noted “Treble Clet” musical organ’zation ¢/ this “'Y TICKET, - 25 CENTS. CHILDREN, - 15 (EYTS For 10 Cents extra, reserved seats may be cbtaincd of Mr. R. 1 Douglas sf 3 the Capital Savings Bank. Dcors oren at 7°30 P. Ml. Concert begins at 8 P.M, OUR PRESIDENT THE AMERICAN HERALD is the official journal of the organization, a copy of which is sent to every member by mail at least once a month, that they may keep posted as to every detail of the to subscribers at $1 per year. It is brimful tented sheet), edited on the most high t no unclean or objectionable items or 3. Advertising rates are as cheap as any known on application. LINTON, JR., PRES!DENT * Box 3823, Station “D,” Philadelphia, Pa SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings N 48 HOURS Cures Kid and Bladder Troubles MIDY R·I·P·A·N·S Vanted—a case of bad health that R-T-P-A-N S will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what the matter, one will do you good. A cure will be sult if directions are followed. They banish pain induce sleep, rolong life. Sold at all drug stores ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any ad dress for five cents, forwarded to the Ripam Chemical Company. No 10 Spruce St. New York CONSTAN'S FRENCH FEMALE PILLS, PRICE $1.00. SAFE AND SURE. GESSFORD, Sole Agent, S. W. Cor. 9th and You Sts., N. W. Washington. D. C. DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accident would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia, Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor. 9th and F Sts., Washington, D. C. MRS. DR. 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Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children, regularly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cent. Sold by drummists and dealers or us$ 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A BRILLIANT WEDDING. Hartfordites coming Home-"Four [Nigh's in the Wilderness" at the A. M. E Zion Church-Notes. Hartford, Conn., Specia':—A very pretty marriage took place at the A. M. E. Zion Church, Paul Street, September 26th 1901. Mr. James W. Willis lead to the altar Miss Cora Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Davis, at 7:30 P. M. Mr. Benjamin Babcock, the organist, played the wedding march, and the bridal party was ushered in by the following: Messrs Frank P. Sham, Philip Grant, Slpio, E. Wilford, Davison Jackson. Misses Sadie Scarborough and Hattie Curtis, bridesmaids. Miss Eva S. Davis, sister to the bride, maid of honor. Mr John Willis was best man. The bride was given away by her father. Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a costume of white, with veil, and covered with white roses, as did the bridesmaids. A reception was held at their future home, 27 Toomis street where about 200 of the invited guests enjoyed the festivities of the evening and congratulated the bride and groom and wished them a long and nappy voyage on the matrimonial sea. The presents included were both numerous and useful. Those from out of town were Mrs. J. Baker, of Plainville Conn., sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams of New Haven, Conn., of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Washington, who were married at Providence, R. I. September 26.h, returned to the city, Saturday. They will reside on Copen Street. Congraulations are now in order. Mrs. Hattie Bollen and Daughter, of Washington, D. C., are in our city the guests of Mrs. Barbara Oliver of 4 Huntly Avenue. Miss Dorothy G, Norman, who has been at Madison Beach during the summer, returned to the city last week, and entered Business College, the 3d or October. Chester Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson of Asylum Street, will attend Business College also. Mrs. C, Major, who left Hartford some weeks ago in poor health, returned last week looking cheerful and very much improved. She has been among relatives and friends in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. H. Skinner of Elm S'., are the happy parents of a bright tenpound girl. Viola is her name. 'Four Nights in the Wilderness" at the A.M.E. Zion Church, is down for the 22, 23, 24 and 25 of this month A number of stairs are to appear each evening. WOOSTER & TREET GLEANINGS. The Union Baptist Sabba h School under the direction of Supt. Jno. O. Taylor, met in union services with the Fletch Street Congregational, on Sept. 29th. Mr Ira Waterman, teacher of Class, No. I represented the school as essayist upon the subject, "Going Forward and Not Backward." His remarks were well selected and very appreciative. Mr Frank Thomas rendered his report of the work of the Grand Fountain U O. T R. to Charter Oak Fountain. No, 632 U. O T. R., on Tuesday evening, September 24 h, to a very good membership. The Fountain is very much pleased with the delegate's report and are overjoyed because of the progress of the Order. Eighteen thousand seven hundred and sixty-seven new members were enrolled last year. Mr William Brown who was employed at A L. Foster's big clothing store, is now in Chicago, Ill., where he expects to spend the winter. 11 QUICK WORK IN MAKING, LAYING, AND LINING CARPETS FREE. ```markdown ``` you are in a hurry for your carpets, tell us so. We have them on your floors within 48 hours if you wish, curse, we make, lay, and line them free of extra cost, real. The very best grades of Velvet, Brussels, Tap sand Ingrain are here for you to select from—every yard need for durability. We are comp'ete house furnishings including Lace Curtains, Draperies, Portieres, fine and China. Bedwear, Stoves, &c. All on easy weekly monthly payments. ROGAN'S MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, If you are in a hurry for your carpets, tell us so. We can have them on your floors within 48 hours if you wish. Of course, we make, lay, and line them free of extra cost, as usual. The very best grades of Velvet, Brussels, Tap stry, and Ingrain are here for you to select from—every yard guaran'eed for durability. We are comp'ete house furnishers, including Lace Curtains, Draperies, Portieres, fine Haviland China. Bedwear, Stoves, &c. All on easy weekly or monthly payments. Grogan's MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. READ THIS BOOK!! "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NA- TIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. Convention was the first National Convention of color- ous men ever held in this or any other country. Every business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, ant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses deli- papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cu- cles and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir mention. "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every line of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. MM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MAS Send Express or Postoffice Money Order to J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. Have it Straight. "What?" YOUR HAIR. TIONA Will Make it Straight. BEFORE USING AFTER USING M. TRFGOR & CO. 1229 E STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. PRICE 15 and 25 Cents per box. Thousands of testimonials from all parts of this country. Write with reference to this paper to the manufacturer. THE COLORED AMERICAN is the greatest Negro newspaper; is beautifully illustrated and can be found at all the news stands. Send for sample copies. Address The Colored American, Washington, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 12 Miss Annie Vawters, has returned from California. Mr. William Fossett'sang his solo in a faultless voice and manner. The Ex-Cuban Giants played stars and circles around the Capital City's. Mr. R E Toomey, is rapidly improving and will soon be among his friends St. Luke's Episcopal Church conducted highly appreciated musical services Sunday night. Miss Mazie Dadford of Lafayette Square has returned from Narragansett Pier, R.I., looking the picture of health. The Pen and Pencil Club held a stormy and unprofitable meeting last week. It is hinted that the boys have lost or are fast losing the spirit and high tone of their organization. Two matrimonial "Bees" are reported to be flying about the office of the Recorder of Deeds. One is flying near the official force and one keeps sailing over the copyist rooms. They seem about ready to duly sting. "The Saturday Night Limited" is a "closed organization" to which none need apply, whose purpose is the social amusement and expenseless pleasure of its members on Saturday night only Its members are Hy. Arnett, Thos. Allen, Paul Bray, Eugene Brooks, John Craig, Thos. Kelly, John Nalle and A. C. Williams Pythagoras Lodge had a busy week of it. Acting Worshipful Master H.Y. Arnett and Secretary J. O. Bampfield did their full duty. They buried the dead, cared for the dying, came to the relief of the distressed and finally administered to the wants of the injured, i.e, they buried Brother Wm. M. Shepard; transported; Brother W. W. Brock (in last stage of tuberculoses) to his home in Raleigh, N. C.; gave to his wife means to accompany and attend him; and finally were first at the side of their injured brother, James L Johnson. Le Droit Park is the scene of a most beautiful sight most any evening in the week, when one may see passing the "beauty show" which is an organization composed of weli-educated, highly artistic, pleasingly graceful, exceptionally good looking and happy dispositioned girls. Its personnel is: Misses Sallie Johnson, Beatrice Ridgeley, Susie Fisher, Effie Simmons, Corinne Wallace, Josephine Wormley, Beatrice Warrick, Aida Thomas, Bianche Nalle, Maud Johnson and Adelaide Wormley. They are the pride of the Park and are worthy of the love bestowed upon them by their parents and guardians. The physicians believe that Henson Smith, colored, who was shot in the abdoned and received an injury somewhat similar to that of President McKinley, will recover, The wound was inflicted, it is charged by a young white man on a farm near Gaithersburg, Md. nearly three weeks ago. Because of the nature of the patient's injury a number of physicians are watching the case. Mrs. Charles E. Hall has been suddenly and sorrowfully called to her home. Clinton, Ill, by the death of her father, Mr. John O. Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have the sincere sympathy of The Colored American and of their many friends. They have been the recipients of many expressions of sorrow. The Douglass Watch. Let us examine the watch. You are entitled to know all about anything you are expected to part with cash or energy to obtain. They are stem-winders and stem-setters, having all the modern appliances known to the watchmaker's art. The cases are nickel silver. They are made on the celebrated thin model plan. Remember this is not a small clock commonly called a watch, but a highly jeweled, nickel movement, made by one of the celebrated watch manufacturers in America, on our order. These watches are guaranteed by the manufacturers, and if not found as exactly as represented this guarantee is assumed by us. They keep exact time. Watches like these a generation ago would have cost $20 if they could have been produced, but the fact is, it contains appliances then unknown. Each watch has been properly adjusted and will be sent in running order. Its character: They have a jewel balance wheel. The cases are nickel silver. Are stem winding and stem setting. They have a duplex movement. In addition to these sterling qualities the watch has a capital attraction for the race loving Afro-American. Each watch bears upon its face a bust medallion of Hon. Frederick Douglass, the matchless philosopher, orator and statesman. This is a novelty that all are sure to appreciate. It is further, a splendid recognition of the value of the Negro's importance in the commercial world—an obeisance to the purchasing power of his dollars—an invitation for our trade, with a generous offer attached. This shrewd manufacturer would never have conceived the idea of making a Frederick Douglass watch had he not had faith in the race pride of the Negro and his capacity to know a good bargain when it is shown to him and fully described. Now friends go to work and get up these little clubs. Let everybody wear a Frederick Douglass watch and be on time at concerts, literaries and church. Let the leaders start the fashion in their respective communities and plenty will follow. Read this all over again. Turn to the advertisement and read that. Then follow instructions and send amounts to the Colored American, 459 C street Northwest, Washington, D. C., and a watch will ANNOUNCEMENT. Lincoln Temple School of Needle Work is a department of our Institutional church and aims to meet a special need in the art of plain sewing, dress making, fancy needle work, and basket weaving. The dress making deshop will give thorough and practical training for work. The training is done with the view of fitting for teaching as well as for practical purposes. It is hoped that some of the young women taking the course may find employment in industrial schools in the states. CLAES FOR 1901-1902 October 22nd, 5 p. m.—at Lincoln Temple, 11th & R Streets, Northwest,—School opens. Our number must be limited and so all who enter are expected to take the full course. This course does not include the free classes for children and Mothers' meetings. Those desiring the teacher course can afford to pay the tuition. Self help is the best help. Further information will be given by inquiring of STERLING N. BROWN 2464 6th St., or 11th & R Sts., N. W. Mr. Jno. Scott, a successful business man of Newbury, S. C., was in the city a few days last week in company with Hon. E. H. Deas. He is a candidate for the postmastership of Newbury, and is backed by the business men of that city The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth streets, Evansville, Ind. All the leading journals and race papers are handled there. UNITED ORDER True ORGANIZED Jan e 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd an order devoted to the interests of its ss relations. We offer you an opportu in enterprises owned and controlled men, who are members of the Order. you are sound in health and mind, of three (3) years nor older than sixty (6 there are two Fountains, the Subordina 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 gift 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 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 Saint Joan of Arc In Class B, the ag dues, $4 75 to $7 60. After one year, its valu In Class E, the ag $9 50 to 11,40. The C one year its value is $5 In Class M, the ag $21 to $25. The certif You are entitled Classe B and E upon pays a dividend annu The Grand Fount 29, 1900, a total of 378 HALF MILLION DOLLAR Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, its value is $475 to $760. The Certificate is valid one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years, its value is $11,40. The Certificate is valued first year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years, its value is $25. The certificate is valued from the you are entitled to a Life Membership. The B and E upon purchase of the request a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of Towers, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our S and flourishing institution der butthe race as well. capital stock is $100,000. any other regularly const the same safeguards. The owners, and pays 20 per cent. dividends received and 4 per cent. interest is paid copy of the Cashier's report to Audit of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it. RESOURCES. Cases and discounts ... $8,272 80 For stock, bonds and mortgages ... 164,423 83 From National Banks ... 48,383 22 Building House ... 14,000 00 For real estates ... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ... 6,850 00 Event expenses and taxes ... 1,388 99 Estate, nickels and cents ... 12,399 80 Currency ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, are cent, on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper published in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vocation and combination of the race and general Messenger and the General Age year. A well-equipped job office bids out in first class style and at low prices from Richmond, in Henrico 6 miles of land, and established thereon a sample liberality and broad-minded genre to this home to its members alone, nor are opened to the aged and decrepid nature or connections. The Order makes city, and calls upon the whole people, by West to assist by their contribution this April 3rd of each year is set apart as distributions can be forwarded to the cash will send receipt for same and account members of the Order and the public, we are stopped at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N. desirable location. Service is of the best the Real Estate Department manages. Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings a fee simple value of $122,500. In add- 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 $2.00 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALE MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to BEE HIVE members, and pays 2 are received and 4 per js a copy of the Cash close of business Sept. RESOUR Loans and discounts of Other stock, bonds, mortgages ..... Due from National Banking House ..... Other real estates ..... Furniture and Fixture Current expenses and paid ..... Specie, nickels and ced Paper currency ..... Total ..... ... The Reformer's O Richmond, Va., and 20 per cent. on the co. THE REFORMER is office in Richmond, Va. operation and combine the General Messenger per year. A well-equipped out in first class. Six miles from Ri 634 acres of land, and exampled liberality a trance to this home to doors are opened to the residence or connection charity, and calls upon and West to assist by idea. April 3rd of each Contributions can be a who will send receipt. Members of the O invited to stop at The and desirable location. The Real Estate I the Ordeer. The Ord with a fee simple value buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— 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 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 unexamplified 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 the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, I ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address ]W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary. Wm. L. TAYLOR, G. W. Master. Wm. L. TAYLOR, m. L. TAYLOR, G. W, Master, THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. Order of True Relief ANIZED January 1, 1866 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - - d to the interests of its members, both in We offer you an opportunity for gift edged is owned and controlled by the Order and members of the Order. in health and mind, of good moral chara nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible mountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. Corordinate Fountain you must be between 10 to $6 60 (according to age.) as joining fee is 35 cents per month as dues; if in the case taxes 80 cents per month. If you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, fit, your family receives $75.00 if you die. Death Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you pay 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1,000 for installments. The monthly dues are equal as Fountains may decide. The annual You receive as Sick Benefit from $1,500 in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will pay you die within a year. After one year it is $57. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, the Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class F payable annually or quarterly. Age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $3.00. The Certificate is valued first year at value is $1.00 to $65. Age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. The Certificate is valued first year at from $2.50 to $500 or $800. Age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.00. The Certificate is valued from date of issue at from $20 to $500. The purchase of the required amount of money annually of 20 per cent. Rosebud United Order of True Reformers has 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of 10,000 DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the land flourishing institution that is a credit union but the race as well. It began business in capital stock is $100,000. The business is the only other regularly constituted bank, and the same safeguards. The stock sells for 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and per cent, interest is paid on time deposit. Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts, 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition. SOURCES. Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Demand certificate posit. Time certificates of Total. Oils Grocery and Feed Store is located at 5011 and members of the Order and the public get the cost of food products. River is the newspaper published by the order. Va. It stands for the voice of the people, abstraction of the race and is the Beacon Lighter and the General Agent of the Brother equipped job office bids for the work of the class style and at low prices. Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order and established thereon an "Old Folk's History and broad-minded generosity, the Order ce to its members alone, nor even to members to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, actions. The Order makes itself the trustee upon the whole people, black and white, by their contribution the carrying out of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day be forwarded to the casier of the Reformer except for same and account for it to The Grand Order and the public, when visiting Ride the Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. Division. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 value of $122,500. In addition to these the 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. ]W. P. BURRELL, C DR, G. W, Master, ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. This marvelous invention, with the aid of LUSTERONE, the undisputed monarch of all Hair Tonics and Hair Straighteners, straightens Kinky, Nappy, Knotty, Harsh, Stubborn, Refractory, Curly Hair. Electricity is Life. The great MAGNETIC BRUSH has no equal in stimulating and causing the hair to grow long, straight, fine, and luxurious. It kills all the germs and humors so dangerous to the health of the scalp and the hair. LUSTERONE is the unquestioned king of all Hair Tonics. It not only causes it to THE MAGNETIC BRUSH DOMINION MANUFACTURING CO. RICHMOND, VA. skin, making it several shades lighter. It also cures all Skin Eruptions and Diseases. Also one package of LUSTERONE SCALP SOAP and one pint of our celebrated SANITARY WASH. Send to us at once $1.00, and we will send this grand aggregation, together with a complete LUSTERONE treatment. This grand combination sells at retail for $7.50. We sell it to you for only $1.00, to introduce it in your neighborhood. Cut out this order, mark and send to us, with only $1.00, and we will send to you immediately this most valuable collection. I enclose $1.00, for which send to me at once— One Complete Lustérone Hair Straightener Treatment, retail value. - - $2.50 One Complete Lustérone Hair Grower Treatment, retail value, - - 2.50 One Complete Lustérone Face Bleach Treatment, retail value, - - .50 One Lusterone Scalp Soap, retail value, - - - .25 One Package Sanitary Wash, retail value, - - - .25 One Magnetic Hair Brush, retail value, - - - 1.50 BEFORE USING. This marvelous invention straightens Kinky, Nappy, Knip no equal in stimulating and dangerous to the health of the grow long and straight, but also prevents it from falling out, and cures all diseases of the hair and scalp. Beware of frauds, who are putting out so-called Hair Tonics on the market and persuading the people to buy them. These spurious compounds kill the life of the hair and cause it to fall out, skin, making it several shades and one pint of our celebrate complete LUSTERONE treatment your neighborhood. Cut out this order, ma DOMINION I enclose One Complete One Complete One Complete One Luster One Package One Magnet It is NAME STREET (If any) BEFORE USING. ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON 12 0 FREE TO ALL who will Answer this Advertisement at Once. The Great Magnetic Brush With the aid of LUSTERONE, the undisputed monarch of all Hair, Harsh, Stubborn, Refractory, Curly Hair. Electricity is Life-giving the hair to grow long, straight, fine, and luxurious. It and the hair. LUSTERONE is the unquestioned king of all Hair. It also cures all Skin Eruptions and Diseases. Also one MITARY WASH. Send to us at once $1.00, and we will send this grand combination sells at retail for $7.50. We sell it to send to us, with only $1.00, and we will send to you immediately. MANUFACTURING COMPANY: No. 2220 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, Va.: 00, for which send to me at once— Hysterone Hair Straightener Treatment, retail value. Hysterone Hair Grower Treatment, retail value. Hysterone Face Bleach Treatment, retail value. Salp Soap, retail value. Mitary Wash, retail value. Brush, retail value. Total retail value. Finally agreed that, if these articles are not satisfactory, you will return the HOUSE NO. (If any) TOWN STATE You Can Straighten Your Hair in 10 Minutes. You can send me by Registered Letter or by Money Order, which you can your Post-Office, or by Express Order, which you can get Express Office. Address your letters plainly to— Dominion Manufacturing Co FREE TO ALL Who will Answer this Advertisement at Once. The Great Magnetic Brush. You Can Straighten Your Hair in 10 Minutes. You can send money safely by Registered Letter or by Money Order, which you can get from your Post-Office, or by Express Order, which you can get from any Express Office. Address your letters plainly to— --- 2220 East Marshall Street, Richmond, Va. AFTER USING. Tonics and Hair Straighteners, The great MAGNETIC BRUSH has all the germs and humors so Tonics. It not only causes it to ruining your hair for life. Buy the genuine and only LUSTERONE, for it is as harmless as water. To introduce this great remedy, we will give FREE TO ALL one of our celebrated Magnetic Brushes. We will also give FREE one bottle of Lusterone Face Bleach, which brightens up black package of LUSTERONE SCALP SOAP grand aggregation, together with a you for only $1.00, to introduce it in is most valuable collection. - $2.50 - 2.50 - .50 - .25 - .25 - 1.50 - $7.50 ney to me. AFTER USING. --- €H8 COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. . BE NOT DECEIVED*- ; »TOAHE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA.’ , King of all Hair Tonics, i ; i 3 “ OZONO.” By em Ce if SSA & s zak , Teg a ROS Se US te 7 > OEE eR 5 NBS & NHS PW (ae La Te Gi =e Cie \ neroRe. / AFTER. BEFORE. = AFTER be used on the Ee And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint 4 package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of j Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. f The actnal value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you f have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect thef public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, wef have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Bhat 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; 50f 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 Sale Dae or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pub- f lish. 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. j . MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 4 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say ! that my hair is alfeady straight and growing finely. 4 MISS BESSIE POWERS, , 383 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. 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 / * QZONO.”? Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same , day we receive your order. | BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., | 810 E. Broad St., Richmond, Ya. | oe aN Reeognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and 9" hair-straizhteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that man: AN of these ure frauds pure and simple, we wish to meke a BGaient(oewand: AN honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In -¥* the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate AWN circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. Ut was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and “8. met with marked success. Aiter a thorough test by the colored people of AQ\ that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true-to all that was Claimed for iit, an:i worthy in every respect of the confidence of every ‘Y~ member of the colored race. because they found it to cause the hair to grow #WN long and straight, soft and fine, and ag beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always 4 - number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other AWN 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 #WN 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 -X- these let us sound a warning—be careful what you useon yourhair. Do not’ AWN be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all aN Hair Tonics, MN OZONO, AWN 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 youa plain question—would we abso- “a lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 ii -ou are dissatisfied with our preparations, MN 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 -S who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. res 20,000 people are to ay using Suz Desh oy Aaa, and every purchaser recommendas Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively “X take the Kint- out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- WW some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying sealp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, “S~ and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair WN irom falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. -. Now, right bere, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising fWN remedics to straighten bair, but when ey send the preparation they tell ou to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the ah tie of the hair, and canse it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any #§N 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 tthe hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. rs The price of Ozono is 50c. » bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and sead mn to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we wiil forward to you #§N four large boxes of Ozono and one large botile of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rougb skin soft and pliant, and cures all ‘skin diseases. Also reyoves all fecial imperfections, and actually removes FES small-pox pits. We wil also include one sey jar of our Electrical Skin “aN Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, Ay ene all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look Fes younger. = We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is “a ab ~lutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever j= wR WVWBWBWA-BWD BBP SBPBFPFPPFEPE3P3E 3 >: ALS ssFSFF 5555555555555 F55 55 >: Ssssruewrwwnsa. Ss Ss sso So Seo wwe. fe ¢ i Boston Chemical Co., ‘ Ss 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. \es Tame I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once f the following goods: f 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 7 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package f| (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth ovc. Total, $4.00. ; BING oo a oisics oi cnvinies cess ns <s gs = so ep) SEO Orne enero se>: j PBixeet <5 = cop ne 0 pace tee eo oo oleennisin nh 7+! f omne OR er er eee ee 4 If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who lias f no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon ¢ ' when you send your ordez_ NR eee ee mm 0 0 ee 0 EO 00000000 ae A eee ee a ee eee ee ee eee WE WANT AN AGENT IN,,EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL & lass Watch scsscstese rox The Colored Americ: CRLEMETICK DOUSIASS WaLCD sosscaszes rox ¢ It gives all the news, It belongs to no:clique or faction, but represents the whole” people. : It tells what the Negro is doing. It igjnot a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. ai It reflects the highest thoughts,and best achievements. It is not a patent back, put its columns teem with spicy, original = Subscription Price $2,00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months, = 60cts for Three Months, = Terms Invariably in Advance, For_Further Information Addres, THE COLORED AMEKICAN. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING. BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. Life from cradle to grave, Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorce-separations, law suits, lost or absent friends in terms to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorce-separations, lawt suits, lost or absent friends interes if you desire to have your domestic troubles moved, your lost love returned, consult or write You will be advised the best way to succeed ones attended to in all parts of the world. Let of inquiry answered on receipt of two zen! RS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA., MME. DAVIS F. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Re- unites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 228 25th st. n, w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless ac- companied by stamp. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY. best established. Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about awards, divorces, or anything you wish to know, brings serarated together, causes easy marriages, removes family troubles, deluck spells, or mysterious feelings, 10 to daily. 489 H st. sw. the colored artistic designer, decorator and wall paperist. COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. He is a Fraud. Someone, who signs his name "Jno. Wilcox," is convassing the saloons in various parts of the city representing himself as the agent of The Colored American. We have no such agent and the public warned against paying subscriptions to parties who are convassing for new subscriptions. Do not pay any subscription bill unless it comes from the office. Town Topics. Miss Mamie Lynch, 418 18th street has returned from a very pleasant outing. Miss Iola Neale has been re-appointed to a first class clerkship in the Census Office. Miss Hattie Betts, formerly of 1211 F streets is now residing at 332 Elm St. L-Droit Park. St. Luke Episcopal Church has song service with full choir and orchestra, Sunday night. Mr. A. S. Hilyer of the Treasury department, has returned to his desk after a leave of absence of two weeks. Don't fail to hear the deservedly popular "Treble Clef" at the Hackley Concert next Friday evening, 18th inst. Dr. W. A. Warfield, Surgeon-in Chief, won his laurels by merit and merit only—a good and faithful workman receives his just reward. Miss Florine Myler has returned home from New York after a long stay of six weeks. She is at home to her friends 1620 5th street, northwest. Miss Addie Wormley, the popular young elocutionist, will appear for the first time this season at the Hackley Concert on next Friday evening. Miss Blanche Nalle, of Pierce Place, who has been very ill with fever, is out of danger, and rapidly improving, to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. Martha Lenore, 426 L Street, N. W., is an accomplished sick nurse, well versed in all its branches, and has served under some of the best physicians in this city. The Aeolian Mandolin Club, under the direction of Dr. Napper, will appear at the Hackley Concert, Berean Baptist church, next Friday evening, and render some choice selections. Miss Jennie Johnson of 423 Second street S. W., has returned from a delightful trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City and is now ready to resume her duties in the High school. There was a grand reception last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, 1515 Pierce Place, in honor of Mrs. Mary J. Berry, who left for home in Petersburg, Va., on a short visit. The occasion was an enjoyable one. Mr. Jno. Scott, a successful business man of Newbury, S. C., was in the city a few days last week in company with Hon. E, H. Deas. He is a candidate for the postmastership of Newbury, and is backed by the business men of that city Mrs. Charles E. Hall has been suddenly and sorrowfully called to her home, Clinton, Ill, by the death of her father, Mr. John O. Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Ha'll have the sincere sympathy of The Colored American and of their many friends. They have been the recipients of many expressions of sorrow. The social rendezvous for next Friday night will be the Hackley Concert at the Berean Baptist Church. Everybody with their best girls will be there. Get your reserved seats in time at the Capital Savings Bank. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. 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 THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev, J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GEO H. SAFFORD, Secretary. R·I·P·A·N·S ONE GIVES RELIEF. The modern standard Family Medicine: Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. TRADE REPANS TABULES MARK ONE GIVES RELIEF. THE WONDERFUL Static Electricity AND X-RAY under the guidance of DR. CZARRA, are certainly curing people who had thought their cases incurable. Abscesses and even Cancer are subjugated by the doctor. With the X-RAYS the seat of the trouble can be located, and skillful treatment will hasten a cure. Don't wait until your malady takes too strong a hold. Rupture Cured. Latest electric discovery; no knife, no injection, no pain. 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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. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. HARRY G LENZ. HUGO LOSSA LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER. IB SEELEY & CO. WARRANTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Cutlery. Artificial Eyes, Elastic Hosiery, Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 SEVENTH ST. NORTWEST, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D.C. Competent Lady Attendant. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications society confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms. $3 a year; four months. $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office: 625 E. St. Washington D. C. DR. D. W. OLNEY. Has removed from 420 D St. S. E, to 421 3rd Street, Southwest. All work at reasonable rates. Consultation free. Office hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Sundays 2 to 6 p. m. 16 Town Topics. Se G-nuine85, § 6 and $7 Samplt> Shoes Three handre1 styles at $283, Keenes || Shoe Store. 98Gst.n w- r Mrs. Casr es R Doug! .ss has return: |, ed. Lawyer Persi W. Frisby has been on the sick 1 at. Recorder Ch athem has returned from North Car lia Night school opened Monda? evening wi ha large attendacce. Mr. Chis McKinney is mseking 4 splendid reputation ax an organist. “The Feast inthe Wilderness” at the Second Bapti-t churcu closes Monday even'ng It ia intimated thrt Dr, A. M. Curtis wil. remaia in Washington ard prac- tice medicine, Mr. and Mrs Eiw. Na'le, of 11th Ss, Northw st, contemplate an extensive visit to New York. Mra. Jennie Fiest G-eener, wife of Consul R T. Greerer, has b2en in the city the guest of Mrz. Gray. Mr. J. R. Pollard, of the Census Bu- reau, is tpendiag several days at his Richmond, Va, home. Beginning with November 3 thea Sec- ond Baptist Lyceum will hold meetings every Suaday a: 3.30 p. m. B:sure and read the annouscemen' of the Linco!n schoo! of need e wor! elsewhere ja this is:ue, Many of our readers have aske “Why » as Miss Emma Smithasked t x sign from St. Luke’s choir?” A union meeting of a'l the Ioeal ly ceums is advoca‘ed by Presiden: J. 1 A-kios, of the Oijd Fellows’ Lyceun Dr. A W Tancil has returned fro! the Sienand ah valey after havir spent a plsassntand hes! hfal vacatio: The Lincoin Temple choir made pril iant et ort last Sunday and promis even ® greater fu'ure than its eminel past. Blind Tom apperred st the Seco Buapust church, Puesday evening, u der the managenent of Rev. J. Saith Editor W Calvia Chae reads a pay Monday evening bef re Jobn Wee! Lyceum on * American Car's ian Cu iz sto 1.” Miss Katie Moten, one of the m «ffi sent attatche2 of the C »ngressio1 Library, is spendirg her vacation Richmond, Miss Mattie Strivliog formerly of exandria, Va,, bat now of New Y Ciry, is vieicing Miss Lilian Barten, 727 3-d S reet, N orth west. Mr J. © Oamyb ll has been Ch reston, West Va, fix ng up f{-nees—pliice] There 1 no occas {>> the young ladies of Washingtor be alarmed. Mr. W. T Fergu-o}, of the Car Offics, wl eperd a fortii-ht io 1 York city. He may fiud t meto & iaths electionof the Hon Sth to ths mspors'ty Se = ag a nantinnec eat 7205 COLE AmEKCOAN. WASHINGYUR. D. & a eg ee a ee ne aleventof the autumn! season The date is Sunday, November 17 h. Mr, Jack2on Gordon, a citizen of the Wiady City and a probable card - date for legislative hon-rs in III no1s. s} ent ‘everal days in our city las: week Mr. Gordon was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jas. L Neill, of the Bureau of] s Pensions went up to $1200 in the recent vig batch of promotions. This 18 an e8 pecially wor hy advancement as Dr. Neill isone of the very best clerks iu : the offize. : After having spent a delightful trip): tbrough Western New York including | Baftalo, Niagara Falls, Canada and}. Geneva Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Colbert and Mr: John C, Griger of Ncw York have r:ivuraed home. Madame Eneline Piinse Tartt, de- scribed es Richmond’s Queen of Song, is announced for a concert at the fec- -}ond Baptist church, Monday evening October 2ist. She will be assisted by ;| Madame Nettie Tay!or Nickens. 2} Rey. and Mre. Holliad Powell ct Richmond, Va., have arrived in the .| city after ependipg a month’s vacation g|in Boffsl>, Detroit and Canada. Mrs. Powell wil remain in the city a few 5 dsys as the guest of her eisters, the ; | Misees Moten Mrs E, Azalia Hackley, the hand- | ome Prima Donna, who will ap; ear a k | She Berean Baptist Charch tn grand enncert next Friday evening, hes 4 cbazmed the whole Weit by the mir a velous ¢ rr sctnes3 of her voie = Doa’t mize this chance to bear her. - Rev I. L, Thomas, psstor ef Asbury p.|M. E Church, ith and K Streets, ® n. |W, wil commence bis discourse o1 = E)\jah next Sunday. Song Servic s by = a choir of forty voices are corductet i each Sunday at 7:30 P.M. A bazia "| will be held at the church dur ng nex §| month. The yeople simaly poured in upol Lincoln Temple last Sunday morn! | and evening, £0 thatevery ‘vtilabl nd | seat wes take2 ani peo; 1; had to stan = for want of room. T.aesermon and mr sic met the highest expecton. I evident thata great future is befor Per | this ncw united church. hy Mi3s Lydia Hane wrth, of Columb! vil-13 ©, who hsd spent ber summer vi cation in Boston, was the g7<s* of M~- oat | ¥. Acnett and Miss Coriyne \ Wal ace of 325 T 8 re t, Northwes la nallweek Sbe was the recipient + in| manv social ccutesies at the hande her hoete’? many friends, Al Mr R E Tormer o° Lc Droit Park ‘ork reported ta be quite ill He is now i Garfield H»pical for treatment * , Of vas ran over by a heavy wag n wh in a bieycl> collision and later sprain: his back. Heand his very estimab to| muy have the sympathy of The CO: his | pred America: and his friends sion} Hon. Eimond H Deas hae bern 6 n to|j-cted as member of the Republic National © mmtctee from Sonth Ca fina and thus bse rres the associate rscs|Hon,. Judson W Loy s representa | New |of Georgia These !w> stalwart p Ii cians may be depended npon to #1 Nes serve the best intercst of the colo! COLISEUM. Friday, October 18th, 430 P. m, a Grand Colored Bicycle Meet Ce —BENEFIT FOR— BLAINE INVINCIBLE CLUB All the Crack Riders in the District, Norfolk, Balt'more, Philadelphia. al Wi'mington will ride. Naa ee er). eg oe SEE TBE LIST-—Sem Hudnell. Brooklyn, N. Y. Gilman O Bey, Norfolk Va, Raymond Porter, ‘Norfols, Va., ‘tom Goode, Baltimore Md, George Smith, B: ltimore, Md , Coarles Smith, Philadelphia Ps.. W.T Messbau, Phi. ad Iptia, Pa, We t Dent, Washington. G W. Puroer, Washirgtor;J W Col. man, Washing'on, Howard Thomas, Washington, Eugene Gray, wash ngtor; w. A Lee, * ashington; Jonn H Jackson, Weashingtor; A. Wren, Washing: tor; Larry Artis, Washington; Phillip Ivis, Washirgtor; £. D lworth, Werhing- ton; George Clinton, Washington; Wiliam Washington, Wasbirgtov; Willem Keed, Washington and mavy otbers. L{8T OE EVENTS: 1. One Mile Nuvice—Gold Medel 2 Half Mile Chempiopship D C —Gold Medal, 3 One Mils Hendicap—3 Priz-s. 4. Match Race—fom Goode, of Bal imore, Coampion of Maryland, Wa'lace Coleman and Will Lee, of Dis rict— Loving Cup. Entrance Fee, $1. rst event, Gach additional event, soc. Entries Close with Will C. Bryan, Manager e _ Coliseum October 16th, ADMISSION, . 25c. Grand Stand, 5%, Box Seats, 75c. Tickets can be secured from members of The Blaine Invinciole C.ub, Take the ‘Lincola Park Cars out F Street Direct to Grou: ds. e SOSSSSSSSSOOOOOOO © ———C (Sg Equitable Industrial Insurance Co, ae DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ——_—_— Home Offce—605 F Street, Northwest. , a sae Juhn C. Parker, = President, : Juhn S. Swormetedt, — Vice President, Allen C. Clark, _ Secretary, Wa. 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CRANE AND ©. 8 122 west Broad Strows * BicnMoxD ve FOR SQEE—Lors at Deas’ * Hare ; oayment of $5.00 per month out inters' ‘axes: E¢ cstTs 604 F Street, Northwest: "The WOMEN'S WORLD "An angel robed in spotless white, Bent down and kissed the sleeping night; Night woke to blush; the spirit was gone; the day, and her ability to manage caucuses prior to the quarterly or an annual election of club officers, her zea ous devotion to the work of her clu which sometimes exceeds her dev Men saw the blush and called it Dawn." DUNBAR. This is the season when club work again takes possession of minds interested in this form of activity; and from the amount of good work accomplished in the past, it is earnestly hoped that an ever increasing number will be encouraged to develop some thing of value to a community. Reading clubs, musical clubs, art clubs, physical culture clubs, mothers' unions, sewing circles, domestic science classes, all these and many other subjects suggest themselves as means by which we may benefit not only ourselves but the world around us. The reading club is always in order, and while there are some who do a vast amount of valuable reading without any such impelling force as a club (literally or figuratively, as you like it), there are others who work better under this stimulus; and among such a variety of books well worth studying, as now exist, it is possible to furnish material adapted to any degree of mentality. "Twelfth Night," another interesting article intended for these columns may, and surely will indicate to some who may be initiating a reading circle how to create enthusiasm in the work and how to make it effective as a means of general culture. INGLUENCE OF GOOD WOMEN Read before the National Association of Colored Educators at Buffalo, N. Y. (By Katherine D. Tillman.) We present to our readers this week through the courtesy of Mrs. Katherine D. Tilman, of Chicago, the following excellent paper, read by that brilliant little woman before the National Association of Colored Educators during the session of this organization in Buffalo: Woman is the subject of my story. Woman and her influence when exerted for good. An inexhaustable subject in reality for the influence of a good woman is one of those measureless, timeless things that like the poet's brook, "goes on forever." In this age of feverish scheming and excessive feminine activity, when women are engaged in so many different pursuits of life, that a half century ago were deemed entirely out of her sphere, we find so many different types of women that we are likely to become bewildered in our selection of the finest type or the type most suitable as a model. We have the ambitious society woman who in order to keep in the lead in social life, often sacrifices principles that are dearer than life itself, to obtain means to shine as society's queen. Well-gowned, good to look upon, tactful and splendid entertainer that she is, she is not worthy to be our model for her house is built upon a sandy foundation, which the winds of time will surely destroy. Closely related to our sister of the smart set is the scientific or professional woman who lays her all upon the altar of science and stops at no obstacle that arises between her and her coveted position, even though that obstacle be a sacred principle God implanted in her woman's heart. She arises to heights of fame, is honored, feted and admired, but she too has failed as a model, and can only have the distinction due to a woman of talent. The principle involved may have been loyalty to a friend, honesty of purpose, or worse still, her fair name—whatever it was—her opportunity is past to be the model for true women to follow. The club woman comes forward for inspection, with her business like appearance, knowledge, real or assumed, of parlimentary rules; her superior knowledge of the burning problem of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. the day, and her ability to manage caucuses prior to the quarterly or annual election of club officers, her zealous devotion to the work of her club, which sometimes exceeds her devotion to home and church duties; this handsome and interesting woman who can keep you buttonholed for hours expaliating upon the many merits of her own particular club and the corresponding demerits of all others, we might be won by her eloquent speech to choose her as the model type did not the club skeleton disclose the secret of numerous petty jealousies, narrowed views, and a determined sort of selfishness that too often makes club life a bed of thorns to a loving peaceful soul. And now we come to the religious woman, pronouncedly so, and of course you expect me to hold her up as the model type of woman, but I cannot, for religiousness is not always synonymous with religion, and the woman who makes the strongest profession and looks the most devout in appearance is not always the most lovable woman of your acquaintance. It sometimes happens that a woman who is a prominent church worker, an active participant in prayer meetings and in all forms of Christian work is so distinctly disagreeable, so hard to be understood and to get along with, that people who are not professors of religion hesitate about becoming so on the account of this woman who has spoiled all of her beautiful work, all of her acts of sacrifice by failing to have the Christian charity-or love which St. Paul says is greater than either faith or hope. Really I think the religious type of woman is the most trying of all. You expect so much learning on the fair Christ for strength, diffusing about her an atmosphere sweeter than the breath of a cluster of violets blessing all lives that come into contact with hers as the dew drops refresh the grass and flowers, this is the model type of woman. And this kind of woman, the good woman, is the woman whose personality and whose influence is so apt to be overlooked and underestimated in these days of sharp competition between beauty and brains or between woman's lower and higher self For woman as well as man possesses the dual nature—the two parts of her being the animal and the divine that are each ever struggling for the ascendency, and it depends upon her cultivation of the divine nature as to whether she will have an influence for good. "Like begets like," a woman whose thoughts, aims and actions are pure will have a saving influence upon the men and women she meets. Such women are the salt of society. Everybody feels safe with them, all breathe easier in their presence. God set His seal of commendation upon good women when He gave to the world Jesus, His only son through the womanhood of a girl who was known everywhere, simple as a good, pure girl. What the young girl standing upon the threshold of life needs to consider above all else, is the choice of a type or model. Dazzled by the false tinsel and show of sin, clad in alluring garments, sweetness and fragrance out of a life that is professedly an imitation of that of the blessed Christ, and when you hear harsh words or slander or see actions that are unchristlike, your faith is apt to weaken both in the person and in the thing personated. In all of the lines that I have indicated, social, scientific, philanthropic and religious, the women of today are playing leading parts. The newspapers teem with the sensational doings of the idle-born, who while away life's precious hours pleasure seeking. The brainy women write books or do other things of consequence and for a time their names are in everybody's mouths. The philanthrophist or club woman divides her time between club work and club ambitions, and also wins for herself a name, and the religious wo- man continues her work in the church until like Dorcas she has reared unto her memory a monument of good works, but to my mind neither of these women are worthy to be considered the model type of woman. Who shall be the model? Simply the good woman! She may belong to either or none of the four classes mentioned, she may be a somebody or a nobody in the estimation of the world, but let her be a good woman and her influence shall be more helpful than all of the others put together. The good woman, pure in word and deed and often seated resplendent in high places, she may look from the woman who is noted for nothing but goodness to other more brilliant types, but if she desires an influence that will "outlast the stars," let her beware of the woman who to achieve eminence of any sort has sacrificed goodness and let her choose a good woman as the foundation of her life's happiness and success. In their desire to prove themselves the equals of men, women often rush headlong into the doubtful, the dangerous, the bad, and if they escape the actual stain of sin upon their own lives, their influence for good is so impaired that they are powerless to help others. If I were to define a good woman I think I should say a good woman is a woman who lives up to the highest that she knows. It was Guinerere's wail after her sin with Launcelot, and Arthur's renunciation of her, that she should have loved the highest. And this every woman regrets who loses her good influence through imprudence or neglect. Like Esau she has thrown away a precious birthright for a mess of pottage. How much the world owes to the influence of good women. How common Correspondence, cuts of noted women, sketches, etc., solicited. All matter intended for these columns must be sent to the office of the Department Editor. President National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. (Continued on page 5.) Every well regulated citizen ought to have a watch. It matters not whether he be white or black, Jew or Gentile, Catholic or Protestant, the man to whom time is an object needs a "ticker" to guide his movements. So then, in the first place, everybody get a watch. In the second place, get a good watch. In the third place, get it at a rock bottom price. How? That is an easy proposition. You don't need any money. You have two friends—intelligent, public spirited friends—who appreciate a first-class newspaper, and who also feel a personal interest in your happiness. Go directly to them and explain that if each will give you a year's subscription to The Colored American—$2.00 each, and they get more than value received—you will secure a fine watch free. No one can lose—every party to the transaction made happy. The arrangement can be made in a couple of hours—pick out your people. Or send one yearly subscription at $2.00 and add $1.00 to it—$3.00 in all—and you get the watch. Again, if you are in a big hurry, and want to deal directly for cash, we will as a special inducement, let you have the same watch for $2.25. Now, try some of these propositions. All are simple, and easy of accomplishment. Are You out of Work? Men and women are making money working for us, We want live agents all over the country. We have the greatest money makers on the market. Call on address J. W. 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Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc .462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. T.F. Conroy&Co. Distillers' Agents & Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 1421 P Street, Northwest ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES, Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. ray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS, Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room up stairs. The best of service guaranteed. 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. No branch houses. Phone 1425. RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington. D. C. Little COLORED AMERICANS. Pray to be saved from your fool friends. Milk and water friends are a man's worst enemies. Whenever Booker T. Washington opens his mouth, he says something. The "American" published at Albuvuerque, New Mexico, has suspended. What has become of Brother Astwood's wonderful "independent church' plan? A true friend will not truduce you in your absence, nor will he permit another to do so. Some notoriety seekers are best punished when their names and doings are kept out of the papers. One Negro who conducts himself properly at a public place makes a stronger argument for civil rights than can be brought out in a dozen speeches. Most colored men are splendid starters, but most are poor finishers. "The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but to him who endureth to the end." The struggle for the office of Justice of the Peace will soon come to an end. The ideas of January are not far off There is anexiety in the camp of barristers, big and little. Hon. George E. Mebane of North Carolina, who for the past few years has spent his time traveling for an educational institution, died at his home in Elizabeth City this week. That Louisville man who killed himself because he was gossiped about died just as he was beginning to reap the legitimate fruits of greatness. When "everybody talks about you," it is a sign that you are not a nonentity. There are some alleged Christians who are doing more to make infidels than the combined hosts of the Devil and his angels. Heaven will be an uncomfortable place if some of them manage by some hook or crook to sneak in. The Evening Star takes advanced ground upon the cause of right, whether the case in question refers to Jew or Gentile, republican or democrat, Negro or white man. The Star is no respector of persons, and is deservedly popular with all classes. The National Baptist Magazine thinks the late session of the National Afro-American Council was a disappointment to the country. A high and deserved compliment is paid to the painstaking and patient work of Prof. Jesse Lawson, of the finance committee. What of James B. Parker, the brave black man who struck down the as sassin of the President and prevsnted the third shot? Is there a studied attempt to ignore him? The testimony at Buffalo would indicate as much. Parker must not be permitted to get "lost in the shuffle." as it were. "Interlopers" buil'd up a town What would this country be but for the sturdy yeomanry that has come to us from other lands and joined us in the spirit of progress? What would Washington be with only her "ancient inhabitants" to draw upon for ideas, methods and results? Hail, interloper! THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. TOLL THE BELL. Hear the voice of acclamation, where Americans unite! Near the great falls of the nation, where the waters foam and fight 'Neath the mystic radiations of the light amidst the spray, Many tinted wreaths of beauty sparkling in the opening day. Gathered in the Rainbow City with rejoicing, pride and mirth, People from all lands and countries, viewing progress of the earth, Hear the Chief of this great nation well the country's growth review, Opening wide to their attention, future prospect broader view. Gathered in the Hall of Music for reception to their Chief, Great and small, without distinction, hail in salutation brief Him who well has filled his station, firm and faithful true and tried; Walking in the path of honor with beloved at his side. On this scene so full of grandeur, lo! a crippled man appears, With right hand concealed by bandage; pity rather now than fears. Suddenly the air is startled by revolver's sharp demand! And the Chieftain staggers backward, shot, extending friendly hand. Quick as thou_ht a stalwart Negro, in that moment of suspense. Empt - hand - d smites the coward and becomes the Chief's d fence. Strikes the well-armed, bold assassin, stunning blow with his right hand; Proving Negro prompt defender of the ruler of the land. Consternation in the city, consternation in the town, As the news spreads forth like wild-fire—President is stricken down! But a ray of hope is shining from the chamber where he lies; And the prayers of all the people rise like incense to the skies. Days pass by with hope and courage growing stronger hour by hour; Confidence that prayers are answered to the staying of Death's power. What? A message, strange and startling, that doth every fear enhance; "Sudden change " "The Chief is sinking—for his life but fighting chance." Now the eyes of all the nation to that quiet chamber turn; Supplications, "Spare, Lord, spare him as thy people incense burn.' But the messages returning offer little hope or cheer, For his life is ebbing, ebbing and the end is drawing near. Midnight. Hark! Our Chief is dying! Slow and labored is his breath; And the watchers wait in anguish the approaching form of death "Rouse the Chief that a last message to his loved one may be given." "'Tis God's will. His way"—now leading to the higher realm of heav'n. "Good bye all." He's drawing nearer to the living, crystal sea; And he sings, while watchers listen—"Nearer"—now—"my God to Thee." Gently, like a child, he slumbers, on his heavenly Father's breast; Hush! The fitful dream is ended. He has entered into rest. Toll the bell: tell to the people that our much-loved ruler sleeps; And throughout our broad dominions, far and near a nation weeps. Toll the bell; its solemn cadence to our throbbing hearts doth tell Of the passing of a spirit which on earth was loved so well. Toll the bell: repeat the story of a loving, noble life; Toll the bell: send up petition for bereaved and widowed wife. Toll the bell: faith still abideth, and the blessed comfort gives. Death may rob us of his presence but immortal record lives. G. CLINTON ROWE Charleston, S. C., Sept. 17, 1901. Buy a Copy. The Colored American can be found every Saturday morning at Black's Hotel, Walnut street between Fourth and Fifth streets, Evansville, Ind. All the leading journals and race papers are handled there. tf. YOUNG MEN'S BUSINESS CLUB. Have a Healthy Bank Account and is Full of Activity-Mrs. Hackley Scores a Hit-Zionites at Work-The Torch'ight Blazes Again. Providence, R. I., Special—The Young Men's Business Club of Providence, as was intimated in these columns a short while ago, is surely making rapid strides along the road to lofty success. Being greatly encouraged by the most gratifying results of their trolley party and moonlight excursion of the past summer, they once more come before the public announcing their intention of carrying on a grand fair which will be held throughout a week during the latter part of October. The club whose membership at present numbers eighteen men, holds a business session each week and plans are being constantly devised for further progression. They already have a treasury amounting to $250 and members are gradually being added. The initiation fee at present is $150 but very shortly those wishing to associate themselves with this enterprising body of young men can do so only upon the payment of $5 as an entry fee. It is the most successful organization of its kind, so far, that this city has ever had. It is expected that a charter of incorporation will soon be sought. The much talked of "newstar," Mrs. Azalia E. Hackley a high class soprano singer, who hails from the far western city of Denver, Colorado, was certainly equal to the great reputation which she bears when on Thursday, September 23, she appeared for the first time be fore a New England audience, at the Concord Baptist church. She possesses a voice rich in melody and clear in enunciation and won repeated applause from the attentive gathering. Mrs. Hackley was ably assisted by the following well-known local talent: Miss Corrinne Rovelto, who rendered a soprano solo and also sang in a duett with Mr. James Lewis; the Mozart Orchestra 4 pieces; violin solo. Mr. T. F. Furlong; clarinet solo, Mr. W. P. Smith; tenor solo, Mr. James Lewis. Owing to the stormy weather of Sunday the grand rally of the People's A. M. E. Z'on church was not quite as successful as was expected. However it will be extended and it is believed by the pastor and officials that a creditable showing is forthcoming. In the afternoon the Rev. Hagan of the A. M. E. church occupied the pulpit and delivered a very interesting sermon. Rev. J. F. Waters was present with his choir, which though small in numbers was exceedingly powerful in volume and added very materially to the afternoon's service. The New England Torchlight which for some considerable length of time, has failed to show its blaze, was re-lighted on Saturday, September 28th, and under the direction of Mr. John E. Bruce was able to give forth an effulgent light which we trust will be kept burning bright and thereby light up the path to certain success and progress which is so much desired by every wise thinking person of the race. Mr. John E. Bruce, secretary of the American Protective League, is finely located in a well equipped office, in which he has ample surroundings to conduct the work with which he is so deeply interested. He has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fine points of this worthy enterprise and is prepared to do his utmost in convincing the people of its great worth to the Negro race and the potent influence which it will exert in helping largely to solve the great so called race problem, 8 THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. 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First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. D. T. GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFECTIONER. 523 41 Street, Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice. Ice Cream All Year Round. --- Opie Read And His Friend, the Colored Orator. [From The Chicago News-Syndicate.] One of the most devoted friends and admirers of Opie Read is a Negro The incident which led to this friendship between the brilliant Southern writer and a representative a representative of the colored race shows how the generous instincts and the mental breadth of the novelist triumphed over inbred traditions at time and in a place where such a departure was radical in the extreme. Here is the story as related by Mr. Read to a group of friends: In the reconstruction days a Negro by the name of Miffln Wistar Gibbs located in Little Rock, Ark. He showed the community that he was keeper than a whole lot of its leading citiz us who had kept the offices in their families for generations. Under the new order of things he was appointed attorney of Pulaski county. His ability and the considerable manner in which he conducted his relationship with the whites gave him a greater popularity than any colored man had ever before enjoyed in that place. His influence increased until Gen. Grant, then president, appointed him Registrar of the United States Land Office. Little Rock "When C. u. Grant visited our city a day decided that, for the first time in the hie be welcomed at a social function on term or of the Gazette and my seat was next been selected to respond to the toast of ship' was absent. I asked Gibbs if he w sented and I arranged the matter with the picturesqueness of the thing appealed to Gen. Grant was astounded. Not only was delivered on that occasion but it was have ever listened. The owner of the Gen and a strict keeper of the traditions of the official organ of the democratic party, a paign. In spite of all this, however, I that Gibbs had so ed the greatest orator didn't stir things up a little! But the g now United States Consul at Tamateve greatest living representative of the col ever since that barquet." "When G. C. Grant visited our city a banquet was prepared and it was finally decided that, for the first time in the history of the 'bear state,' a Negro would be welcomed at a social function on terms of absolute equality. I was then editor of the Gazette and my seat was next to that of Gibbs. The speaker who had been selected to respond to the toast of 'The Possibilities of American Citizen ship' was absent. I asked Gibbs if he would not talk on that subject. He corseted and I arranged the matter with the toast-master. The novelty and the picturesqueness of the thing appealed to me. Every guest was spellbound and Gen. Grant was astounded: Not only was the speech of the Negro the best one delivered on that occasion but it was one of the most remarkable to which I have ever listened. The owner of the Gazette was a democrat of the democratic and a strict keeper of the traditions of the South. Moreover, his paper was the official organ of the democratic party, and we were in the heat of a bitter campaign. In spite of all this, however, I came out with the editorial statement that Gibbs had scored the greatest oratorial triumph of the affair. Perhaps this didn't stir things up a little! But the gratitude of Gibbs was touching. He is now United States Consul at Tamateve Madagascar. In my opinion, he is the greatest living representative of the colored race. We have been close friends ever since that banquet." COL. PLEDGER'S OPINION He believes President Roosevelt to be alright. A Noted Negro Scholar mov s to Atlan'a - The Gate City News. Atlanta, Ga., Special.—Dr. D. W. Culp, the noted author and physician and surgeon of the State of Florida, has removed to Atlanta. He has opened up very fine quarters at 204 Auburn Avenue. The Dr. has written quite a number of perodicals of note. He has now in the press a very valuable work. The work, I am told, is to contain contributions from a number of scholars of the race. Among them will be a gem from the pen of Hon. H. A. Rucker, Collector of Internal Revenue for Georgia. Dr. H. R. Butler, Acting Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity, assisted by W. C. Thomas, U. S. Deputy Marshal and A. B. Reynolds, organized a new Masonic lodge last Saturday night at East Point, an Atlanta suburb. The lodge is named for the late Grand Master W. E. Terry, and the following officers were installed: Frank Epps, W. M.; Henry Furbough, S. W.; L. D. Cormichel, J. M.; W. H. Glass, S. D.; T. J. Alexander, J. D. Mr. Epps, the master, was for many years a faithful member of Crystal Lodge here in Atlanta. He is a very worthy citizen, and the lodge will grow under his wise directions Atlanta, Ga., Special.—Col. W. R. Pledgen does not credit the newspaper reports as to what President Roosevelt is reported to be saying to the Democratic brigade who are thronging the White House to get political favors. The Colonel says that the President is a Republican and will be guided by the Old Guards, such men as Senator Lodge, Gen. Payne and others, Maj. Eusley, Col. Rucker and Col. H. L. Johnson are of the same opinion. The congregation of Big Bethel are now conducting a series of gospel --- 4 admirers of Opie Read is a Negro The between the brilliant Southern writer and C banquet was prepared and it was finally history of the 'bear state,' a Negro would ins of absolute equality, I was then edited to that of Gibbs. The speaker who had 'The Possibilities of American Citizen' would not talk on that subject. He corp the toast-master. The novlly and the time. Every guest was spellbound and was the speech of the Negro the best one one of the most remarkable to which I gazette was a democat of the democratic South. Moreover, his paper was the and we were in the heat of a bitter came I came out with the editorial statement triumph of the affair. Perhaps this gratitude of Gibbs was touching. He is Madagascar. In my opinion, he is the dored race. We have been close friends. FORREST CRISSEY meetings in a big tent on the Boulevard. The tent seats six thousand people. The Bethel people are a wonderful congregation. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Newton the membership has grown enormous. The Radeliffe Memorial Presbyterian Church Sabbath School had one of the finest Sunday School exercises last Sunday afternoon ever held in the city, the occasion being Sabbath School Missionary rallying day. There were about one hundred and fifty children engaged in the exercises. The program consisted of a brief account of the advent and growth of the Christian religion, century by century. Little Lucy Rucker recited the first century to the delight of the large congregation; piano and violin solos were rendered by Ollie and Allie May White, Nellie and A. Graves, Jr., Bessie and H. A. Rucker, Jr. Atlanta, Ga., Special.—Miss Madeline Gassett, of Cartersville, Ga., came down to join in the exercises. Little Maggie Russell, daughter of Mr. H. W. Russell of the Attorney General's office, took away the laurel as being the finest recitationist among the children. The piano and violin solos by the White girls lifted the congregation to their feet, the music being "Nearer My God to Thee." The songs were all up to date and the congregation joined in. One was made to feel that he was in the very presence of Almighty God Himself. Rev. Dr. H. H. Proctor, Maj. C. H. Metcalfe, of Louisville, Ky., a white gentleman, H. W. Russia and others addressed the children. The exercises were closed by singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." The program was prepared by Maj. S. W. Easley, Jr., the Superintendent, and Miss Ella Davis and Miss Anna James, teachers. These young ladies are also teachers in our public school. Monday night the church gave a fine concert; the actors being the daughters of Dr. J. W. Bowen, Dr. M. M. Alslon, Postmaster; E. L. Simon and young W. H. Crogman, Jr., and others of South Atlanta. The pastor, Rev. A. R. Wilson's face was all smiles on the occasion of these two events. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hon. M. W. Gibbs AN HISTORIC SOUTHERN CITY. Charleston, the Town of Tradition and the Garden Spot of the South-The Afro-Americans easily the Masters of the Situation-Politics and General News Note. Charleston, S. C., Special.—Some one asked me the other day how I liked Charleston and then looked me straight in the eye while I was framing a reply. Presumably the asker of any such question never expects to get a frank and honest expression of opinion from the person to whom it is addressed. At any rate I think I am safe in saying that nine persons out of every ten would not stop to think seriously as to their reply, but would immediately answer: "Why there are many things about your city that I like," or "I like the place very well so far as I have seen," or some such statement as would not give offense or bring about a discussion as to the good or bad characteristics of the city in question. What else are people to do when confronted with any such inquiry in the ordinary conversation of the drawing room, and among persons with whom one is not on terms of intimate friendship? One cannot to everybody make known one's real opinions or give voice to what one really likes or dislikes, especially when the question pertains to the native city of the inquirer, and more especially when the inquirer is as much wrapped up in that city as is the average Charlestonian in his home by the sea. I can always find something about any city to like and many things to dislike; so when I meet the question face to face as I did the other day, I shove the good things forward, and leave the unfavorable opinions in the back ground. This seems to me to be the part of wisdom. But coming back to the question: How does one like Charleston and what impression does it make on the sojourner? In the first place Charleston is preeminently a city of custom and tradition. Nothing much is done here unless it was in vogue 50, 75 or 100 years ago and was the practice of the fathers and the grandfathers of the city. A prominent colored gentleman visiting the city recently, while reading the News and Courier, remarked: "This paper never gets excited," and he was right for not only is this true regarding the paper but in regard to almost everything else and everybody else here. The same beliefs that were held a half century ago obtain now, the same style of architecture is in use as in colonial times: the same gait characterises the walk of the business and professional people as was their wont in the earlier periods and almost the same social distinctions prevail as in the days of slavery. These observations refer especially to the upper classes of both white and colored; the under strata of population in any city never change greatly unless there is some violent upheaval. It does not take one long to ascertain that the Charlestonians do not take kindly to any person or movement calculated to divert their paths from those in which they have trod without much interruption or divergence for generations. Whether or not the visitor would like this adherence to ancient custom would depend largely on his temperament and past associations. As for me the slowness with which they move and the tendency not to do things simply because it is not custom unnerves me and irritates me almost beyond expression. However, I think if one remains here any great length of time, these "even tenor" habits will be imbibed and the feeling that the future will take care of itself will become second nature. But there is one thing done here to which I cannot reconcilie myself and against which I enter my most emphatic protest on any and all occasions where propriety will allow. They have here white teachers in the colored city public schools. I am too much of a colored man to endorse or even acquiesce in such a policy on the part of the School Board. If we are to have separate schools for white and colored children, I say let us have colored teachers for the colored children. There are many good reasons why I am opposed to having white teachers in our schools but it is unnecessary to give them. Why, it may be asked, are not these white teachers replaced with colored teachers? Well, that's a question that calls for more talk and had best be discussed privately. But the fact remains and has remained and it seems that it will continue to remain. Charleston has some very good representatives in the various professions, particularly in the profession of medicine. Drs. Crum, Johnson, and McClennan will compare favorably with physicians in any part of the country and there are some younger men in this profession who promise well. In all I think there are seven colored physicians and they have something to do, for there are more than thirty thousand Negroes within the city limits and a thickly settled country round about from which they draw for practice. In the active practice of the law I learn that the city has five colored men engaged and they all appear to live, to say the least, some of them no doubt making a competency. While the colored bar of Charleston will hardly measure collectively to the standard of the Medical Fraternity, yet I do not think that I am guilty of any exaggeration when I say that some of the individual exponents of the Blackstonian Art are worthy representatives and do credit to the race in that profession. The Charleston colored preachers come in for their share of criticism as is the case in other cities, but I am persuaded that much of this unfavorable criticism here as elsewhere is due to the fact that preachers are under a more glaring searchlight than most other public men and because it seems to be popular among certain classes to speak slightlyly of the men who wear the ministerial garb. So far as I have been able to learn, and I have investigated the subject some, the ministers of this city are, generally speaking, honest, upright Christian gentlemen. They have all without exception lent their endorsement to the Exposition and willingly do what they can to promote the interests of the Negro Department. Within the city politics does not ordinarily cut much figure, but some considerable interest is being manifested just at this time, owing to the death of Mr. E. A. Webster, the Collector of Internal Revenue and for many years the leader of the old line Republicans of the State. By the death of Mr. Webster both the position of Collector and that of National Committee became vacant, and the old reliable supporters of Republican policies in this section are determined to test their strength as compared with that of the new Republican party which it is alleged is being built up for the express purpose of eliminating the old liners from politics altogether. The Hon. E. H. Deas was in the city recently in consultation with Dr. Crum and other local leaders. Mr. Deas is State Chairman and aspires to be National Committeeeman as well as Collector of Internal Revenue. The Negro Building of the Exposition is now ready for the reception of exhibits and the work of installation will soon begin. Some exhibits are already on their way to Charleston and it is hoped that all the Negroes of the country who have anything to exhibit will make application for space and send down what they have. Mr. Scoott in Town. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, the very capable private secretary to Prof Booker T. Washington was in the city last week on business. He called on President Roosevelt and received a cordial reception. The President will visit Tuckeegee during a trip South, for which plans are now being formulated. Mr. Scott went to Buffalo from here, and will meet Mr. Washington in Chicago, where the latter addressed the famous Marquette Club. Mr. Scott is an experienced journalist and an expert stenographer, and is proving himself a valuable assistant to his distinguished chief. THE WOMEN'S WORLD (Continued from 91d page) it is for men who are now enjoying eminence in life to say, I had a good mother. Indeed each one of us can look back to some good woman whose influence has helped us to become what we are. Let us try to impress upon the girls who come under our care that the race, yea the whole world can get along without every other class of women on earth than without good women for good women make good wives, good mothers and good communities. If you ask how to be good I answer be true to your ideals of right and be not carried away by the whims and notions of corrupt society standards. Be helpful. Jesus Christ, the best man who ever walked on earth, went about doing good, and in that He is an example to us. Wherever we can drop a good word, wherever we can contradict a bit of poisoned slander, wherever give the cup of cold water, let us do it. Said Elizabeth Barrett Browning of some good woman whose unselfish life inspired her gifted pen: "She was not as pretty as women I know And yet all your best made of of sunshine and snow Drop to shade, melt to naught In the long trodden ways; While she still remembered on warm and cold days. and cold days, She never found fault with you, never implied your wrong by her right; As through the whole town The children were gladder who pulled at her gown." "TWELFTH NIGHT." We are led to believe from a study of Shakespeare's life that he gave much time during his earlier years to the study of the French and Italian languages, and an intimate knowledge with the literature of these countries is shown in many of his plays, prominent among this class stands Twelfth Night. This play was written about 1599, and acted at the Middle Temple, London, February 2, 1601. The story bears a strong resemblance to one written by Bandello, an Italian novelist, but the characters, Malvolio, Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Fabian, the clown Feste, and Maria with the part they play in the comedy are original creations of Shakespeare. The scene is laid in a city of Illyria and its vicinity; and in this city two of the prominent characters, Duke Orsino and Olivia, have their respective residences. Off the coast of the town a vessel, on board of which are Viola and her twin brother Sebastian has been wrecked. Both are saved, yet neither are aware of the fact and mourn each other as lost. Through the care and protection of the captain, who is also saved from the wreck, Viola finds herself in Illyria, "A stranger in a strange land." From the captain she learns the name of the city, and also the name of the governor of the city, the noble Duke Orsino. She also learns that Orsino is a bachelor, and that he is in love with Olivia, the daughter of a count, who, at death left her under the protection of her brother. But only a few weeks passed before this brother also died, and Olivia's grief for him was so great that she thereafter "abjures the sight and company of men." Viola is deeply interested in what the captain tells her. After much meditation she decides to become one of the Duke's household, this she confides to the captain and seeks his assistance. He aids her to conceal her identity and in her disguise he presents her to the Duke, who accepts the boy as he supposes Viola to be, as his messenger, and thereafter she is known as Cesario. Cesario finds the Duke affected with the lover's melancholy, which is "fantastical and nice." He soon takes THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON D. Cesario into his confidence and tells of his love for Olivia. "They know, no loss, but all: I "Thou know'st no less but all; I have unclasp'd To thee the book even of my secret soul." He bids Cesario woo Olivia for him and sends him off with these parting words: "Prosper well in this. And thou shalt live as freely as thy Lord, To call his fortunes thine." Although Cesario promises to woo the lady for him, yet in her heart she determines to marry him herself. She goes to the palace of Olivia and finds some difficulty in gaining an audience with her, but by persisting is finally admitted. Cesario presents his master's cause in such a masterly way that unconciously she touches a tender chord in Olivia's heart, and she finds her heart going out to this boy, as she thinks Cesario to be. Thus she disproves the old adage, "Love goes where it is sent," for we see the Duke seeking the love of Olivia, while Olivia falls in love with the messenger whom he sends to plead his cause, and who is Viola in disguise; while Viola in turn has fallen in love with the Duke. Roystering, rollicking Sir Toby, the uncle of Olivia, and his rich but brainless friend, Sir Andrew, with song and laughter are noisily enjoying their wine. The hour is late and Maria, the maid, comes to remonstrate with them. Malvolio, the steward, also comes to quell the disturbance, and finding Maria there concludes that she is a party to it. He chides the three of them and threatens to report the matter to Olivia. For this Maria seeks revenge. She can very easily accomplish this by playing upon Malvolio's weakness, for, as she with her sharp wit says, he is "So crammed, as he thinks with excellences, that it is his grounds of faith that all that look on him love him; and on this vice in him will my revenge find notable cause to work." She proceeds to work on this line, and writes a love letter with the intention that he shall think his mistress, Olivia, has written it to him, and then she drops it where he is sure to find it, in the meantime she conceals herself behind a tree nearby. He, accompanied by Fabian, soon comes along, sees, picks up, and reads the letter in which he instantly recognizes the handwriting of his mistress. The letter contains a confession of love, and gives him directions how to act when in her presence. Malvolio through his conceit and sense of self-importance which has diffused itself over all the details of his life, at once concludes that the lady has fallen in love with him, and that she has taken this means of informing him of her infatuation. Maria's revenge is complete when she sees Malvolio yellow stockinged and crossed gartered stalking solemnly among the company. She tells Sir Toby, "If you will then see the fruits of the port, mark his first approach before my lady; he will come to her in yellow stockings, and 'tis a color she abhors, and cross-gartered, a fashion she detests; and he will smile upon her, which will now be so unsuitable to her disposition, being, addicted to melancholy as she is, that it cannot but turn him into a notable contempt." Malvolio conducts himself so foolishly in Olivia's presence that she fears for his reason and in spite of his protests has him locked in room. Sebastian, twin brother to Viol has been rescued by Antonio, who has become his staunch friend. They come to Illyria. Olivia seeing Sebastian thinks it Cesario and marries him. The Duke and Casario visit Olivia, and she claims Cesario as her husband; confusion arises. In the midst of it Sebastian enters, and then it is discovered that Cesario is a woman and the sister of Sebastian. The Duke regrets the loss of Olivia but finds joy and consolation in marriage with Viola whose tender, sweetnatured heart had been made "desperate for her master's love." Correspondence, cuts of noted women, sketches, etc., solicited. All matter intended for these columns must be sent to the office of the Department Editor. Address J. SILONE YATES, President National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE DUKE OF DARLINGTON. (Continued from 1st page ) of South Carolina at their finger tips will put a cross mark upon the name of every Negro who has been doing the conference stunt in Charleston. This was in depreciation of an alleged conference said to have been held in Charleston, of which your humble servant knows nothing. This will have no effect on the self-respecting Negroes of South Carolina. They will stand by their party organization, unawed by fear, unbribed by gain. It is evident that this is intended to intimidate and force the Negroes into endorsing him as a member of the National Committee. But the vacancies on the National Committee are filled by election on the recommendation of the State Executive Committee as in this case, and the National Committee will not meet for about three years to come. Mr. Blalock is a very nice man, a good Republican and deserves the collectorship and we have no objection to him; but the bad company he keeps and his fool friends that speak for him are killing him. The Republicans have the organization of the State and as between the patronage and the organization, they will keep the former to the loss of the latter." EAJOR W L C BLAOCK. (Continued from 1-t page ) and have the interest of the State at heart. I trust that President Roosevelt will see to it that such men as Senator McLaurin, on the one hand, and such representative colored men as Edmond H. Deas, of Darlington, S. C., and Geo. W. Murray, of Rembert, will be consulted when it comes to distributing the public patronage. I have politics, and yet, I think that it is the most rather than gained by going into duty of every American citizen to see that the best ends of the Government are served and, as far as possible, the best men appointed to office. Meeting of the Afro-American C. uncil A public meeting of the Afro-American Council will be held at the Vermont Avenue Baptist church, between Q and Rst., n, w, on Wednesday evening, October 16, 1901, at 8 o'clock. Subject for discussion: "Southern Disfranchisement; Shall Representation from the South be cut down. Meeting to be addressed by Rev. George W. Lee, D. D., Hon. George H, White, Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Rev J. Anderson Taylor and others. Mr. James B. Parker, the hero of the Buff lo tragedy was in the city this week the guest of the Southern Hotel. In company with Hon. H S Cummings of Baltimore and Editor E E Cooper, of The Colored American, he called on President Roosevelt last Tuesday and had a pleasant chat. He left Wednesday afternoon for Baltimore where he spoke Wednesday night and for Philadelphia Thursday where he spoke at night at the Academy of Music. The social rendezvous for next Friday night will be the Hackley Concert the Berean Bnptist Church. Everybody with their best girls will be there Get your reserved seats in time at the Capital Savings Bank. Notice. Agents when making returns will please send copies of September 14 h uncut as the demand for that issue was greater than the supply. DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. behe Lam Orton Famous French Fertec Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p.m. daily. Evenings from 7.50 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED-To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfect on Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. puppis can enter at any time Help Wanted. Do you want work? Do you want a job? If do, advertise in these columns. Wanted an active, intelligent young man to collect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office. An active, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work. Wanted Rooms If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. FOR RENT—301 2d street, s. w. second story front room with board, heat, gas and bath References. WANTED—Two or three unfurnished rooms, must be convenient to business section. Address B. incare of The Colored American. FOR RENT—4 large and very nice front room furnished or unfurnished, 626 C st. s. near Pennsylvania ave. and only five minutes walk to the new Library of Congaess. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, heated by laatrobe, for Gentlemen only. Mrs. Mason, 1107 4th Street Northwest. WANTED--A nice couple to take two desi- nable rooms for light house keeping north- west. Appy at this office. ROOMS FOR RENT--Communicating rooms at 2119 K street. Terms moderate. All moder provements. Reference required. WANTED--Persons having rooms to rent to lies, to young men or to young women, can gue ants by advertising in this column. FOR RENT--Two large desireable front rooms, Southern exposure. Furnished or unfurnished, 419 Q street, n. w. Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business already established and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C. care this office. (Confidential). Agents Wanted. Active agents are wanted in every city and to in the United States for The Colored America the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper pub lished. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 450 C street. n. w. Washington. D. C. WANTED—A Business Partner. A man with $500 or more will find a good opportunity for a business investment. The business is well established and the right man will be given employment in a responsible place. For particulars, address, "Business," care of this office. TRAINED NURSE—Miss May J·Williams, ladies doctor and trained nurse is now located at 1824 11th street. n w, where she will be pleased to see her patrons and the general public. PROF. VICTOR—1339 Corcoran street Expert dog washer and flea destroyer. Dogs and Cats boarded cheap. Surgical operations, Scotch collie pups for sale. WANTED to buy cancelled postage stamps, etc. Write Post Office Box 162. Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570, Loulsville, Ky Second Baptist Lyceum, A FREE FORUM Meets every Sunday at 3:30 p. in. LIVE TOPICS, ABLE SPEAKERS, GOOD MUSIC. The public cordially invited. Seats Free. R. W. THOMPSON, President. REV. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, Pastor. 6 Theodcre Roosevelt as Police Commissioner. (Franklin Matthews in the World's Work.) More than once I sat beside Mr. Roosevelt as he presided at hearings. I have seen him stop to consider how he could be absolutely fair, and his decisions had instant effect as a result. I have been alone with him as one after another the candidates for appointment came up for private examination as to their fitness. Searching enquiries would be put to them. To one man who was trembling from the severity of his examination, I remember Commissioner Roosevelt said: "You are the man Father Sc-and-So spoke to me about?" "Yes, sir, but I didn't suppose being a Catholic made any difference." "Of course not; of course not," was the instant reply. "I do not care whether you are a Catholic, a Protestant, a Jew or a Gentile I think you'll do. You tell Father Sc-and-So if he has any more men like you to send them down here. I pass you; go and see the other commissioners." The policeman never took blackmail while Mr. Roosevelt was in power and it is safe to say that he has not done so yet. There were hundreds appointed like him. Many, alas have fallen, but it because a different kind of current went down the line from police headquarters. The Night Schools are Open. The night schools have opened auspiciously, and with an improved corps of instructors. The Director in Charge of Colored schools is Mr. Frank L. Cardezo, Jr. The principals are: Misses S. J. Fisher, G. B. Campbell and M. I. Saunders; teachers, G. B. Syyhax, G. F. Smith, E. L. Kumer, M. J, Brown, L. R Smith, H. S. Holmes, K. R Parker, J S, Ball, H. E. Hamer, L. B. Brown, H E. Anderson, L. E Scott, L. E. Hewlett, M. A. Stewart, A. E. Hewlett, O. V. Contee, J. T, Fox, L. Page, D. B Thompson and G. C. Polard. Teachers of colored cooking schools—Miss Alice C. Pinyon, Mi s Julia Shaw Miss Laura Parker and Miss Lena W, Johnson. Miss Bessie E Miller and Clarence C. Davis were appointed substitute teachers. The night schools will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings during the winter and spring terms. Register Lyons in West Virginia. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury, was then introduced and delivered one of the most masterly and convincing arguments over heard in this section. His remarks were largely confined to a study of the past, present and future of the race. Statistics were given, showing the remarkable progress made by his people since Emancipation, their present standing in civilization, and the future possibilities and the course to be pursued. We feel that h's speech should be in the home of every colored family in America as an incentive to future effort. It was highly commenced by all, especially by the large numbers of while citizens who were present. The "Fairmont West Virginian," One of the strongest and best equipped candidates in the District for Justice of the Peace is Mr. B. F. Schubert of the Bureau of Pensions. Mr. Schub- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. er rman birth, is fully conversant with the German language and is a progressive citizen all along the lines of endeavor We learn that one of the new Justices of the Peace will be of German extraction and, for competency, onesty, trustworthiness and one wh is in the furthest accord with the pol y of the present administration, we endorse the application of Mr. S_ubert. A Receiver Appointed Mr. Jas Richardson, the well known business man of this city, has been appointed and has qualified as receiver of the Consumers'Brewing Company with authority to operate the brewery for the present and to continue its business for the benefit of all persons interested. A large number of colored business men are interested in this brewery and it is hoped that the affairs will be so settled that the business will be continued. The Best. And safest preparations are those that have been thoroughly tried and tested by time. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has undergone that severe trial and come out victorious. It was the first preparation ever made to straighten kinky hair and make it soft and beautiful. It is manufactured by the well-known firm The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Chicago, Ill., who spare no pains to keep it at the top of perfection and purity. Their many years of success and constantly increasing business is a proof of the merits of the production. Read their advertisement in this paper and if interested buy a bottle as it does all they claim. THE FIRST COLORED SHOE STORE. The Capital City Shoe Store, located at 733 7th Street, Northwest, held its grand opening Tuesday, October 1st. The invitations sent out by this enterprising company were generously responded to and those who accepted the invitation were entertained not only by the different members of this company who showed them the different varieties and grades of stock kept on hand but by Hoffman's Orchestra which discoursed music during the entire evening. The store is centrally located and on a public thoroughfare and is bound to receive its share of the patronage of the people of the District. The young men who compose this firm are enterprising and experienced in the business and deserve the entire patronage of the business as well as the general public. They have placed an advertisement in the columns of The Colored American as an evidence of their enterprise and good faith and we hope every reader of the paper will visit the store at once and make one purchase. The directors of the company are: George W. Davis, President; J. Montgomery Simins, Secretary; Alphonso C. Lee, Treasurer; Warren A. Macbeth, Wm. E. Connelly, Philip B. Harris, Erastus Molen: Beverly Ross. While Mr. James H. Handy, who has served a long apprenticeship with one of the largest shoe stores in the city, is manager. A Grand Cyster Roast: The season at Watson's Park on the Glen Echo Railway will be closed tomorrow, (Sunday) with a grand oyster roast. The Park will be decorated in gala day style and will be open from ten o'clock in the morning until twelve at night for the reception of the friends of Mr. Watson and the general public. In addition to the oyster roast, every ttl g else in the way of the season's delicacies will be on hand in abundance. Take the Chevy Chase car or the F St car, changing at 32nd street,northwest. Admission free. Cullum and Murray. After the loyal and timely support given Senator Cullum by Capt. Jordan S. Murray, the veteran editor of the State Capital, Springfield, Ill, we expected to hear a heavy persimmon drop in that locality, but there seems to be nothtng stirring. Officers Elected Officers elected in Henderson's Commandery for next year, are: Ex-Commander, H. W. Livingston; Generalissimo, A. L. Stevens; CaptainJ. N. Lawson; Senior Wardeu, L. S. Jones; Junior Warden, J. Burless; Treasurer, B. F. Daley; Recorder, J.W. Wilkerson. YOUR FUTURE FORTUNE. Revelation of what the future has in store is my business. is one long series of opportunities; here to-day, gone to-morrow, the successful happy persons are those who have grasped these golden opportunities. Luck does not enter into the ordinary life, It is all in knowing what to do, when and how to do it. A Ruined life is prevented, a Fortune made, Death. Thwarted and Happiness secured in thousands of cases by having a few questions answered. If it is a 12 matter of Business, Love, Speculation or Health consult Astrology and by the unalterable law of the Planets, it will, if faithfully followed surely set you right. You have Lucky Days. You want toarry the right One or have married, and des to know how to live the most Happy life. Or, you wish to speculate or enter some kind of business and you are in a quandary to know which way to turn. These can all be made as plain as day to you by the wonderful science of Astrology.Send a small lock of your hair, place and date of birth (hour if possible,) and ask such questions as you wish and enclose one dollar, and you will receive by return mail true descriptions of your life with correct answer to all questions, or call personally. This will change misery to Happiness and Poverty to Wealth. Also, enclose stamp with your address plainly written. Mrs. C. Cary, 1406 W. York street, Philadelphia, HOTEL DOUGLASS 220 B ST, & 235 PA. AVE. N. W EUROPEAN PLAN. First-class in every particular MRS. DOLLY A. C. JONES, Proprietress. Washington, D. C. W. H. FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 152. Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 41 St. Northwest. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. We have more than we need. We will make loans to everybody without deay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos Organs, Etc., Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees without indorser. 602 F St., N. W. Cor. 6TH St., Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Loans of $10 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS HORSES, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and on the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes insides Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, ac. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D.C. Capital $50,000 Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W, S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford, Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. WE DO NOT MOVE Your furniture, but we will loan you money on it at reasonable rates and make the payments to suit your convenience. Our employees are always awake a d ready to act promptly upon your application. Call to see us and be convinced. EVANS & CO. 707, G street, n. w Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $50 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO. Box 570, Louisville, Ky er: = BOOKS. il wig@mReEEBEs heck BTS, Ss Oe Sate ee |e ough: to be in the hand of every Negro | | and white man in this country Itisa thrillmg recital of the unspeakable crimes of the white men of Wilmington during that bloody and barbarous reign of terror that spread consternation and fear among the defenceless Negres of Wilmingtoa, and destroyed the homes and the happiners of hundreds of these people who were at the mercy of @ plocd-thirsty mob. The details of that massacre are fresh in the minds of the public and no recits1 of them is necet- sary here. We all know with what brutality and vindictiveness the leading white men of Wilmingion entered up- on their bloody work; how they intim- idated and browbeat Negro men,and in sulted and outraged our women. The story is well told inHANovER witha true- ness to detail that will leave no doubt inthe mind of any reader as to the abil- ity of the white man when consumed with passion and prejudice to descend to the lowest depths of infamy. Those who may read thie book will get a faith- full picture of conditions in W:Imirg- ton, N, C. at that time and they cannot fail to reach the conclusion that the brates in human form who eet on foot that horrible slaughter of Negroes have succeeded in making themselves and the city of Wilmington, N. C., 0fam- ous forever in the eyes of the civilized world. The gross ignorance of the poor whites of Wilmingion is shown in the fcllowiog passages from HANOVER. The mob bas assembled for its work of mur- der and devastation. Hear it: —“Gen- tlemen,”” eaid Teck Pervis, standing in the middle of the hall and holding ¢ cup of coffee in his hand, ‘this is the! day thet the w’ite peoy le of Nurth Ca liny is going to show Mr. Nigger who i to rule in Wilmington, and there is t be no drawing back inthis here bizness Just then, Dick Sand interrupted th leader by jumping out into the floor, b shuffied, he danced, kissed his gun threw it into the air, and twirled 1t be tween bis fingers like a born Dram Mejor, “Gentlemen, hits ther happies day I seed sence way to’ de war. Thi isa dsy I been longin’ fur eber senc ther ding Yanks cum an’ treed Mr Nis ger, an’ sot him on ekal footin’ wid ¢ white men. Laws a massy me! Is seen things happen in this here tow sence Fo’t Fisher fell that was enuf 1 make eny decent white man go into bh hole an’ pull his hole in after bir Think uv it, gentiomen, thing uri Nigger lawyers, nigger doctors, nigg store-keepers, nigger teachers, Digg preachers, niggers in fine houses! WI gentleman, judgement ain’t far off. “Who was in der Co’te House th day when thet nigger, White, told C one! Buck he didn’t no’ no law? Iw thar, and never want to see sich erg! Everybody jest opened his mouth a! Btared, fus at ther nigger an’ then Colonel Buck. I felt thet ther merii eum was at han’ jes waitin’ to see tu worl’? turn en’ upperm<s’ an’ @2 smash. Whooplat! but we air go to show ’em somethin’ te-day, an’ I. ee ae eae THE COBORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D, G overtske Wilmington an’ all other sc- t’ons of the South were these bru ali!- te3 have been going on. There is no doubt whatever about this, No:hing is clearer than that these workers of ini quity will’ be punished for their evil needs, Jack Thorne’s bock is a terrible ar- raigoment of the white men of Wil- mington, N.C, He has not omitted a single detail to complete the picture which he has drawn for us with the sk 11 ofa master He has revealed the ignor- ance of the poorwhttes in ali its hideous- ity. He hes shown up the cowardly white men of the eo-called better clasa- es who gave their sanction to the bloody work of the rabbfa which be- lieved that it coulé at one fell swoop wipe out the Negro and make perma.- the domination of the white man. But these white men have3 own bitter seed! The work of that mob in crushing oul the Negroes of Wilmington, will re-ac upon Wilmington and upon all whe took part init. It was a cowardly un dertaking and it will surely retura t haunt its inven‘ors. I espec’ally com mend this bock to all who would know the truth about the Wilmington massa ere.The story is well told and 13 intense |iy iuteresting from cover to cover. Thi book sells fcr fifty cents and mey b | bad on application of the putlisher, 46' | Adclphi Street, Brooklyn, or The Chris | tiae Recorder, 621 Pine Street, Phila. _|Pa. Itis well wotth the price and wil _|be prized by everyone who may obtai. ,Ja copy. | Dr. W. L. Hunter, M. D., of Brook , | lyn, has-given us a book entitled, ‘Jesu || Curist had Negro Biood in His Veins. .| He proceeds to prcve his assertion b 1] scripture citations which seem tc bes out his contention, that Jesus Car's ;| did bave Negro tlood in his veins. Tb »| book is worth perusing and will furnis » | much food for thought. .| Of course good white Christians an . | scholars, will hardly be willing to yie! y | the point even though it be made wit g | almost crushing ¢ffect, Still Iam ut rjable to see how they can successfull -|cantrovert the knock down argumen g |of the black doctor at Brooklyn w! o} has clinched every point with a seri, 3, | ture citation to prove his aesertion. T) e | book retails for a quarter, and may | e | had of the publisher of ‘‘Hanover.”” : : Bruce GI ANNOUNCEMENT. Lincoln Temple Schooi of Needle Work is a department of our Institu- tional church and aims to meet a spec- isl need in the art of plain eewing, dress making, faccy necdls work, and basket weaving. ‘The dress making de- shop will give thorougb and practical training for work. The training is done with the view of fitting for teaching as well es for practical purposes. It is hoped that some of the yourg women taking the course may find employment in industrial schoo!s in the states. CLA&S FOR 1901-1802. October 22ad, 5 p. m.—at Lincoln Tempie, 1ith & RB reets, Northwest,— School opens. Our number must be limited and so all who enter are expect: ed to take the full couree. This cours does not include the free classes for ‘children and Mothers’ meetings. Thos desirmg the teacher course can ¢ ffor to pay the tuition. Self help is th pest help, Further information will b | given by inquiring of STERLING N, BROws 2464 6th Ss., or 1th & R Sts, N. W. Prof, Craig, of the Indu: tral Schocl, will be joined by his wife and family shortly, SSS f2=> See eA Ee a\F " ——¥ = iva @ val el RENN Wis. The Grana L odgec mvened in spec a session Monday, September 30th for the purrose of corsidering the Endow-; ment plans as presented by a specia committee appointed by the Grand Master. The firet atta’k made was up- on the compulsory clause of the pro pored plans which was overwhelmingly defeated and which was a death blow to the scheme to give relief to the wid- ows end orphans after its life had be- come extinct by a resclation of Past Master L. H. Weyne the whole plan was buried amid (he lamentations of its friend, and over its remains was erect- ed a monument ufos which was in- scribed: “Sacred tothe memory of an attempt to give relief to the widows and orphans of our deceared brethren. Brother C. H. Dean, Grand Junior Warden, resides at 2403 7th street o. v., and will be pleased to see any member of the craft. At the recent work of Social Lodge, after ths impressive prayer of Pas' Master J. W. Cle, the parson wo was EER. EE SS Ogi a Veet, y Ke A) fpoye / mag oe A= MR. J. MAYSE, Grand Lecturer. a visitor decisred that “Brother Cole was curely @ man eent from God.” Was up to ace Deputy Grand Master Melvin on Tuesday last, found him, wife and baby enjoying the best o} health: Our Deputy is sd fond of ehil- dren and is indee#' an attentive nurse. Brother W. 8. Falton of Datcher Lodge an energetic young man resides at 1312 Deleware avenue, and is a prac- tical paper hanger. Let the craft give him the encouragement he so jastly merits. Eureka Ledge cflicers are bard at work under the efficient management of the acting Worshipful Master Broth- er H. J. Davis in the great effort to re- | tain the jewel now held ty the Lodge and which Prince Hal! desires to cap- | tare. The autumn entertainment eckeduled for Octeber 2, 1901 given under the aus- .| pices of the ladies of Mount Calvary _| Club has been postponed unti) Thars- ,jdsy, October 17.h when they promise .|@ pleasant time to all who may attend. » |The ticke‘s ecld for the first entertair- -|ment will be received at the next. e | mecting- i| The Grand Lecturer Brother J. W. e| Mays made an cfficiel visit to Socia 2| Lodge Thursday, Octoker 3rd, 1901 anc after a few words of encouragement he i.|then, a3 chairman of the committee o 190, aeked the loan of $25 with whic! - |to liquidate the indebtedness hangin, 1, | over the committee which amount wa y|unanimously voted him. This com mittee should be called together for th 7 purpose of devising ways and mea” by which to pay back the meney be rowed. The entire craft, we ere eure w. sympathiz3 most waimly with Pa D:puty Grand M.ster James L. Job? scn who now lies bedfast at the Emery ency Hospital in this city sufferir from the effects of a most distresein accijent which occurred on Thureda of last eek. Brother Johnson was cr fortunate enough to fall down an clevs tor shefc at the Bureau of Engravin and Printirg, breaking his right leg an sustaiviag internal injuries of so grav a character as {o make it imprssiltlo t remove him to his home without gree fear of endangering his life. Whil ‘Brother Johnson lies heljless and s | serlously ili that bis life bas been Fey eral times dispaired of, let us add ov fervent prayers to these cf his famil to the Giver of every good and perfes gift that He will restore cur bictber t them and to us for a continued life « usefalnees. Pictures of Greai Negroes . [his office is prepared to fill order. for lithographs, large size, of prominen colored men at the rate of £0 cents pe copy unframed or $150 framed. Tbh list includes such roted men as Freder ick Dougiess, Booker T. Wesbington B. K Bruce, Macro, J.C, Price, Bisho. Arcett, John R. Lyncb, Hon, Judsor W. Lyons and others. Now is a mce excellent time for teachers who are in terested in their schools to secure pict ures of prominent men of the race frame them and decorate their schoc rooms befcre the opening of the schoo) All orders may be eddreesed to The Co! ored American, 459 C street northwes' Washington, D,C. ee, MOORE & PRIOLEZ Sparta - Bullet and Cale 1216 Pa.Av. Wash,, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. S@ Ladies will receive special attention in Dining ) Room upstairs. ee ake eae 1 Se “THE ONLY CoLoRED S10RE.” | Insyection Solicited, ‘ THE CAPITALSHOECOMPAN 733 7th Street, Northwest. ris Ovr Motro Quality Supetior—Prices Moderate, Wasnincrox, D, C- a ieee ee epeepnerememiaaned SUMMER RESORTS. ————o——>—e=>=-—_eeE=E___ ADAMS HOUSE, 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot, ALBANY, N. Y. European Pian. T. H. Diccs, Prop. 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Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1901. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Theodore Roosevelt is demonstrating the fact that he is the president of the whole people. He is continuing the wise policy of his beloved predecessor in obliterating sectional lines. He knows no man by his color and few by their politics—if they think right, act right and move forward on right principles. Mr. Roosevelt's bearing and his promises indicate his desire to preserve intact to every citizen the sacred heritage of the fathers of the Republic, and deservedly he is wining to his standard all those who once believed that his "strenuous" tendency of life, with youth, vigor and positiveness of character would cause a possible departure from the safety line marked out by executives of maturity and conservatism. Mr. Roosevelt is proving more than equal to the situation. In fact, he commands the respect, the admiration and affection of all who meet him. He is the man of the hour—the tribune of the people. The Colored American does not belong to that class of individuals who take delight in prating of "I told you so," but Mr. Roosevelt has for years occupied a warm place in the heart of our people, and this journal many weeks ago named him as the first choice of far seeing Afro-Americans to succeed William McKinley when that great statesman should have retired in the natural order of events. We had no thought that the inscrutable workings of tate would hasten Mr. Roosevelt's accession to the Chief Magistracy of the nation. "God's will be done." The Colored American of April 27 if you will consult your files, said. "The next President of the United States ought to be Theodore Roosevelt of New York. In the will of the rank and file of the republican party is register at the next national convention, Co. Roosevelt will be the nominee, and the people will do the rest at the polls, triumphantly electing him, and guaranteeing to the American nation four more years of sturdy republican rule at the White House." THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Analizing reasons for the faith within us, we continued: "The rugged honesty, fearless disposition, dashing chivalry and stelling manhood of Theodore Roosevelt have appealed to the American masses from his enry into the politics of the State of New York when but a short time removed from boyhood, he gave battle to the forces of fraud and corruption and led to a purification and rejuvenation of the public spirit of the Empire State. He was the first of the present corps of young leaders to take up the cudgel, and beat the brains out of the remnants of Tweedism, and strangled much of the rottenness out of the old Tammany organization, that fattened upon the spoils of official joberry in the City Hall. He was the first civil service commissioner to truly interpret the law on a common sense basis, and the most conspicuous of those who had the courage to enforce the law to the letter. It was Roosevelt who saw to it that men were appointed to the government service through abstract merit, unalloyed by partisan or racial considerations. It was Roosevelt who opened the door of opportunity to the hunts of bright and intelligent young colored men who came in from the South, and North under his liberal policy of administraion and who are still he holding exalted places, drawing good salaries and contributing to the upbuilding of the race in education, morals and home life." After telling of the now President's splendid career as police commissioner in New York, of his eminent services as assistant secretary of the Navy and of his intrepity at San Juan hill, we said of his dashing campaign on the ticket with Mr. McKinley: "It is well known that he bore the brunt of that terrific campaign of 1900, speaking everywhere and in all kinds of weather, night and day. His feat is all the more glorious when it is remembered that he was pitted against such a trained and resourceful or or as William Jennings Bryan, who in winning and plausible accents, was appealing to the most cordid passions of an excited populace, fighting like a Trojan for his political life. Rosevelt carried all before him by his strong personality, convincing arguments and youthful ardor, which engendered the willest enthusiasm in all sections. His victory was almost a personal one, for the fight was directed against him with far more virulence than against the head of the ticket." Further, the The Colored American's comment was: "Roosevelt won in a canter in 1900, against fearful odds. He can win as standard-bearer in-chief in 1904. He is the logical nominee, and should be carefully accorded what he has legitimately earned. A dignified, polished gentleman, he graces the chair of Vice President. He would in the broader sphere of President, find a most congenial atmosphere." And mark this prediction—perhaps we are a prophet, and "builted more wisely than we knew!" "He would be a President that would find a way to enforce all the laws of the land-one who would not be prepared to admit that the federal authorities could not cope with the forces of anarchy, which daily set at naught our pretension to being a "world power" and a Christian nation. Not by armies, perhaps, but by the moral influence that resides in the executive office, he would bring order out of the rampage that has been tolerated in certain states that assume to live under a republican form of government. Roosevelt would bring public sentiment back to the moorings of humanity and justice, and renew the pristine policies of the republican party that Lincoln died for and for which Grant fought the good fight. Roosevelt is the black man's friend, without being a hyprocrite, a poseur-or a juggler of honeyed phrases. He is just a plain man of the peo, be-all of the people's strong confident and judicious. His nomination would fire the national heart." How well and how completely The Co'ored American foresaw the spirit in which Mr. Roosevelt would be received by the people is borne out by the conditions now existing at the White House We stand by all we have said and repeat it by way of emphasis. Fate has made Mr. Roosevelt presi dent. He is living up to all the demands of that great office and will continue to do so. The people will call him again in 1904. He will faithfully administer every trust. The Colored American admires and believes in Theodore Roosevelt. The New York Age thinks Ben Tillman should be rounded up for treason and taken out and hanged. Drastic, but there would be few regrets. The portraits and short sketches appear in this issue of The Colored American of Major L. W. C. Blalock of Goldsville, S. C., and Hon. E. H. Deas of Darlington, same state. These men represent the brain and brawn of the republican party in that state Mr. Deas is chairman of the Republican State Central Committee and has the party machine of the state in his hands. Major Blalock is a member of the executive committee and is one of the best organizers and most influential men in that section. Since the death of Hon. E. A. Webster, the party leaders in the State have urged the appointment of Major Blalock as collector of internal revenue. Mr. Blalock has the party organization behind him and upon the recommendation of Hon. E. H. Deas, his appointment seems assured. The republican organization in South Carolina could not be in better hands than these active, progressive leaders. Tillmani.m should get the "double cross" in South Carolina. We have the highest authority for stating that so far as there is any truth in the reported interview with Booker T. Washington sent out from Washington and Chicago, regarding his advice to the President that only the best class of white men be appointed to office in the South, it is wholly without foundation. So far as Mr. Washington has given any advice at all it is that the best class of men regardless of color be appointed to office. Mr. Washington is not a politician and will not permit himself to be drawn into political discussion and political activity by any influence whatever. We are assured on this same high authority that President Roosevelt intends to do the fair and proper thing regarding the Negro race during his administration. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell has been lecturing in the West. She received an ovation at Peoria, Ill., and was warmly greeted by the best citizens of Chicago. She has drawn large audiences everywhere and done much by her eloquence to impress the nation with the vast possibilities that await the Afro-American women of the future. Call it anarchy, lynching, nihilism or communism—it is all cut from the same fabric, and should be destroyed. In spite of the meanness of the Chicago Conservator and its inspired anony mous letter-writers, Rev. A. L. Murray, one of the most progressive young ministers in the entire Methodist denomination, has been pronounced innocent of the charge of immoral conduct, and has been triumphantly returned to the pastorate of Bethel church Chicago, for another year. Malice never does a worth man any permanent injury. Its ugly head is soon dis covered and annihilated. We congrat ulated Dr. Murray upon his vindication, and regret only that it was necessary to go to so much trouble over a trivial matter We are sure that we state the matter correctly and conservatively when we say that the interests of the Negro throughout the country will be secure in the hands of President Roosevelt, Perhaps there has been no man in the President's chair who has such a keen and comprehensive interest in the Negro as is true of Mr Roosevelt. One of his highest ambitions we feel sure, will be to do everything possible during his administration to bring confidence and respect to the black race. Of course the President cannot carry out all his plans with reference to the race at once, and some things he may decided to do may not seem at first glance to be wise but in the end we feel that the race will be benefitted. REV. W.H. BROOKS, HONORED. Rev. W. H. Brooks, D. D. Pastor of the 19 h Street Baptist Church, has been unanimously elected a trustee of the United Society of Christian Endeavorers to represent the Colored Baptist Endeavorers. The Trustee Board has honored itself as well as Dr. Brooks by electing such an earnest Christian, such an accomplished gentleman, and such an indefatigable worker as one to sit in council with them to devise plans for the good of nearly 5,000,000 young ree Dr. Brooks is a stric. Baptist, yet he, with many other leading Baptist Divines, believes in Christian Endeavor, because it brings the great Protestant Denominations in closer touch, the one with the other, and helps them to unitedly fight vice and immorality, instead of fighting each other. In Christian Endeavor, the wheat of grace has grown so high that the Denominational fences are hid; yet each fence is there as strong and as durable as ever. Christian Endeavor is like the ringing of many bells that makes a beautiful and sweet harmony of sounds, yet each bell is separate and distinct. The colored people of the District should rally to the cause of Christian Endeavor, especially the Baptists, as the colored race has been honored in Dr. Brooks' election, as well as the Baptists. VIRGINIA WEDDING BELLS Charlotteville, Va., Special:—The marriage of Miss Dora Miller to Mr. C. Linwood Kelly, took place at the Union Grove Baptist Cauch, Keswick, Va., Monday afternoon the 7th inst., at 12:30 o'clock. Misses Florence B. Miller, and Cornelia L. Miller, sisters of the bride, were the bridesmaids, and Miss Eliza B. Miller, the bride's youngest sister, was maid of honor. Mr. Oscar J. Miller was best man. The bride was led to the aitar by her father, Mr. Martin V. B Miller. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. C. Quarles of this city. The bride was attired in a beautiful dress of white Point d'esprit over white satin; the maid of honor wore white organdie and the bridesmaids wore white mulle. The bride and maid of honor carried bouquets of white roses. Messrs C M. and C. B. Miller acted as ushers Mrs. Moses Hearnes presided at the organ and rendered artistically the wedding march After the wedding dinner at the home of the bride's parents, the bridal party were driven to the city, where the bride and groom boarded the afternoon train over the Southern RB at Union Station, for Buffalo, N.Y., on their honeymoon, after which they will return to Washington, D. C., where they will make their future home.