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The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX. NO. 31. W. C. CRAINHAM HON. J. C. NAPIER, Nashville, Tenn. VIEW OF A NASHVILLE LAWYER. inclination to in an fere with or disturb Colored Business Man Discusses Booker T. Washington—Capt. J C. Napier at the White House—Asks that the Negro Be Let Alone (The Washington Star.) Capt. J. C. Napier, a prominent colored lawyer and real estate dealer in Nashville, Tenn., had a talk with President Roosevelt yesterday regarding conditions in the South. To a Star reporter Capt. Napier said: "The colored people of the country desire and need more than anything else to be let alone. There are those whose sole business seems to be to parade his every movement before the country to his detriment. If he stands still they say he is indolent and not progressive; if he moves forward they criticise his aggressiveness; if backward they condemn him for not keeping pace with our American civilization. He is kept eternally before the eye and in the mind of the public. Let him alone as other classes are let alone and he will work out his own destiny without injury or affront to any one. "It may be stated most positively and confidently that he has no wish or WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1901. inclination to in any manner interfere with or disturb the social relations of the whites. There is not a self-respecting colored man or any other sort of colored man in all the land who would unbidden or unwelcome thrust himself into the presence of any company. His own social ties and relations are pleasant and highly satisfactory to him and what he most desires is that others refrain from disturbing his, as he refrains from disturbing theirs. This is not better understood anywhere than among all classes and colors of people in the South, and along this line all are agreed. "But there is a distinction between social rights and public, political and civil rights. The former are matters of choice between individuals and classes and regulate themselves entirely. The latter are prescribed by the Constitution and laws enacted in accord therewith. The colored people are entirely willing to abide by these laws and will always do so, without murmur or complaint, when they are justly and impartially administered. They do not wish to dominate, but they do claim that they are entitled to the free enjoyment of all which their citizenship and the laws purport to guarantee them. Though for a DRUG STORE SEVIER & PARKER DRUGISTS JOYCE ENG CO. THE NAPIEh COURT, NORTB CHERRY STREET; Nashville Tennessee peace's sake, in the end his manhood will not permit him to be content with less. "The execution of the laws in the South should be in the hands of courageous men, men with force of character enough to command the respectful consideration of their fellow citizens and to mold public sentiment in favor of law and order. For public position among us we need men who are thoroughly imbued with a sense of justice toward all mankind, men who understand the law, men who have a regard for the solemnity and re- PRICE FIVE CENTS. sponsibility of their oaths, not caterers to but molders of public sentiment. The task of finding men of this character in Tennessee and other parts of the South will prove no more difficult than in Alabama. "The white and colored people of the South have already entered upon an era of good feeling and friendly relationship and the advancement of this character of men in whatever race or party they may be found would prove highly satisfactory, and for the best welfare of all concerned. (Continued on page 5.) 10 WHAT IS SOCIAL EQUALITY? Maj Douglass Discusses the Maualin Talk About the Roosvelt-Wsshington Din- ner—Is this a Repubiic ? What is social equality? Is it to be gauged by political saccesses, wealth, intelligence, refinement, morality, or simply opportunity, If Booker T Washington was not the social equal of the President, a hundred dinners at his table would not make him such, and on the other hand, if he was the social equal of Mr. Roosevelt the fact that he had never dived atthe White House would not lessen his standing socially To ascertain whether the President has erred in dining Prof. Washington, we must first determine what constitutes social equality, If color is a factor, the out cry could have bean raised lopg ago,for men, and women of ail coli rs have been dined at ths President’s table. The peo) 13 who affect to be more out raged than others at the act of the Pcesident, are the Southern white peo- ple. They claim that there exists a ‘natural abaorreace’’ on the part of the whites to the Negro, agains: any semblance of equality, or intermar- riage, the proof of which is about ss convincing as the evidence the Jew clothes deal-r offzred, to prove that the coat he was endeavoring to sell, was ali wocl. He exclaimed to his cus. tomer; “if you dont be:ieve dot coat vas all wool, I shust take you in the back yard and show you the sheep the wool came from,’’ So if you dout, be- liave there isa ‘‘aatural abhorrence”? toany semblance of social cquality with the blacks, on the paitof the whites in the South, why just go down there and behold the miliion or more half breed whites and blacks, and both upon their sia‘ute bocks, and read the the laws, and severe pevaliies attached to prevent inter marriage between the races. If they are ts be believed them- selves, the high class southera whites began their lives at the breasis of ‘**plack mammies.’’ No! the objzction to the President ie not social, it is political, He was mak- ing heavy inroadsupon the ranks ot the Southern Democracy by his utter- ances, and by bis appointment of Ex- Rev. Jones to a Federal Judgeship, and this act of dining Prof. Washing- ton, is the first opening for what his enemies consider a gcod opportunity for a ‘‘kaock out blow.’’ It will not work though for want of force, and al. ready prominent Southerners are weake- ning. They have done everything that President Roosevelt has done, and more, for the so-called best blood ot the South courses through the veins of the Negro in that section. At the time of the citizens receptica to the 10th Cavalry in this city, upon its return from Cuba at the banquet table sal General Joe. Wheeler, and near him sat the black Chaplain of that regi- ment, and among the other officer present, were several “high blood’ southerners, There was no flinching and everyone present seemed in the bes! of spirits, General Joe. Wheeler vieins with uther speakers in his commends tion of the valor of the 10.h U. 8, Ca. ralry, his black allies. eS a ee | THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, RG line between the races, they are 80 mixed. In the North whiteand tlack frequently marry, in the South they co- habit. They would marry but for the laws and penalties, It is nonsense for these southern whites to talk of “na- tural abhorrence” in the face of these facts to the contrary. | President Roosevelt needs no defense for sitting at the table with Booker T. Washington. Equals met and that is ‘all there is in it. Ina country like ours a man may bave been a ‘‘rail splitter,” or a canal boat drfver, and ye. become President of the Uniied States, so likewise a man may have been a bondman, and yet -ome day sit at the table with the Presi- dent of the United States. We have no toyal roads to fame in this country. So men who have bartered away their own flesh and blood saould keep silent, if they have any shame. ever such a trivi- al incident of two equals, different on- ly 1n color, din nz together The South is LO” at all modest in its demacds. They wact their treaiment ofthe Negro to be ad >pted by all other sections of the couuiry. Before the War they wanted to roam «bout the country at will with their tlaves drsg- ging behindthem. They wanted their ideas of morality and goud bieedingfo!- lowed by the North. In fact. they want to set the pace politically, and so- cial.y for the enure country, but they ‘are unfit told The war settled that out the conc.latory vvlicy since, has made them bold aud aggressive CHARLES R Doveiass Wa8Sdington, D. C., Oct. 2i. GETIING ON IN THE WORLD. ©209$4969000-08 100000 When we take into consideration the many impediments ihat the Negro race necessarily has to encounter, it will be seen that the art of ‘getting on in the worid’’ ia one of the greater concern than most persons imagine. There has been miauy demonstrations theugh of ‘the fact, that the Negro can make his | way in the world fully as well as any other man, if he so elects. The first ‘and moat important essential necessary to one’s “getting on in the world’’ is ‘to gether ali tbe imformation possible, as to the ‘“‘how,’’ and after fiadmg the right path, stick to it, take things as they come, making the best of every- thing and succeés is sure. It 18 of very small concern what a man’s qual fications areif he is not a firm believer in those qualifications tnat he possesses. Self-reliance is the mainstay of the individual at every Janeture and those who rely solely upon agencies other than their own merits will find that there is in the path of life many rough places that wil] more than likely, prove difficult to them. There are many who have formed a habit of fretting and fuming over the few ills that they chance to stumble upon. The habit of worry is largely a physical infirmity; it isa lack of har- mony in the mental system. The well poised soul, the self-contented man, never wabbles or hesitates. Theinfinite balance wheel preserves him from all shocks and ali accidents of uncertainty. Worrying indicates a lack of confi dence in our strength; it shows that we do not lay hoid of that univereal energy which leaves no doubt, no uncertainty. The individual who does not worry, who believes ‘in himself. touches the wires of infinite power. Never doubt- ing, never hesitating. he is constantly reinforced from the Omnipotence that creates planets and suns. The making ofa career is no small task and in every instance, aspiration is the foremost succets winner in one’s lire; there is always hope for the man ; who aspires and hungera for growth. Briefly, it is unfortunate for the person who does not know, when they stand upon the threshold of active iife, that absolute honesty and transparency of character, are the quickest means ot! promotion; that integrity 18 the short- est road to success. DENNIS 5, TaoMPson. Kansas City, Kans, SSSSCSCOSCOCOOCOOCS OOO OOOO O* & Equitable Indusfrtal Insurance ¢, G5 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. “ Home Office—605 F Street, Northwest. see tts John C. Parker, _ President, Jvubno S. Swormsetedt, — Vice President, Allen C. Clark, _— Secretary, Wn. Mattingly, — Attorney, William A. Bennett. 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Berean Baptist Church was filled to the doors on Friday, Oct. 25th, to attend the opening concert of the session in the usual round of church entertainments. The program was executed with that ease and promptness characteristic of Berean entertainments, and every number was enthusiastically applauded There were two numbers by members of the always popular Mandoline Club, and these were rendered with effective ease and gracefulness. The "Senegambian Patrol," as played by the club, sent so much music through the souls and into the soles of the younger element in the audience that the trustees had some difficulty in keeping them from executing the "cake walk" right in the 'meetin' house." The recitations by Miss Addie Wormley showed in a most satisfactory manner the remarkable versatility of that young lady's artistic accomplishments; and her rendering of Paul Laurence Dunbar's latest dialect poem, "Encouragement," proved an especially attractive bit of elocation. Dr. C. Sumner Wormley sang in his usually happy vein, and the popular Treble Cef was splendidly represented in a duet from Handels "Messiah" by Mesdames Williston and Gray When Madame Hackley, the star of M. MRS. AZALIA HACKLEY. the evening, made her appearance upon the platform, the very cordial greeting accorded her by the audience was a convincing proof of the splendid impression she had already made upon the Washington public. From her first note to her last, she prved herself in voice, in emperament and in melodic technique the true artist. In her first number, "Una Voce," a Cavatina from Rossini's opera, "The Bride of Seville," she executed most difficult cadenzas not unlike and as easy as a bird sings his mating song; and as an encore to this, she sang, "Cemin' Thro' the Rye," in a manner that charmed and captivated every person in the vast audience. The Staccato Polka was given with a dantiness and zest that were postively bewi ching. This selection, so well adapted to develope and display the elasticity, delicacy, range and fibre, of the human voice, showed that Mrs Hackley possesses each of these qualities in a remarkably high degree, and that she can control them with the ease of a finished artist. The remarkable characteristic of her singing, is her clear resonant and distinct enunciation. She never subordinates intelligibility to music. In the highest altitudes of her vocal flight, there is always distinguishable the thing she is saying, and this loses none of its interest by coming to us in the envelope of her vocal sweetness. Her final piece was "Onaway, awake THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Beloved," by S. Coleridge Taylor, the famous Anglo African composer who has won such signal distinction in foreign musical circles by setting to music Longfellow's poem, "Hiawatha." Her interpretation of this wonderful composition was technically beautiful and if, as some critics contend, there are lines of convergence between music and the drama, Mrs. Hackley, through the sympathetic flexibility of the voice discovered these lines in the rendition of this piece, for in it she blended most harmoniously these twin sisters of art. The audience was appreciative and enthusiastic, and all voted the entertainment a splendid success. ATLANTA LAWYERS WIN. Cols. Pledger and Johnson at the Bar Stories of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Atlanta, Ga., Specia';- Barton Powell of Dougherty Co., perhaps one of the wealthiest farmers in Ga., was in the city last week. Mr. Powell is quite an unassuming Afro-American and he counts his money by the thousands E. R. Belcher, Deputy Collector of Customs at Bruswick, Ga., is in the city visiting his aged mother, Cols. H. L. Johnson, W. A. Pledger, appeared in the United States Circuit court last week for a man charged with pension fraud. They succeeded in landing their man, Johnson is a wonder. Prof. Richards exhibited his fashion play Thursday and Friday nights at Big Bethel to large audiences both nighs Prof. E. L Chew preached a very fine sermon at the Radchiffe, Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning. The Pastor, Dr. Wilson, being absent, attending the Synod at Newman. Alice, who arrived last week, has brightened the home of Collector and Mrs. H. A. Rucker Crystal Lodge of the Masonic Fraternity, tendered Dr. H H Butler a banquet last Monday night at the Masonic Temple. Hon. H. A. Rucker acted as toastmaster. Remarks were made by Drs. J. W. Marcion, W. F. Penn, Messrs A. Hamilton, E.q., W. H. Clark. Rev. J S. Flipper Dr. Butler and Walter S. Logan. The committee of arrangements were G. H Reed, H. H Mobley, A. B. Renolds, Rob. Sharpshire. Mrs. Palmer of Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary of the Board for Freedmen of the Presbyterian Church, delivered an address to the Sabtath School children of the Radcliffe Memorial Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning. In her remarks she referred to "Uncle Tom" and the incidents of her early life when her father would read to the children about "Uncle Tom-" This reference was very effecting and a few of the older ones in the auditorium famly broke down and the little ones became intensified and when she was through there was not a dry eye in the whole house. Maj. Easley, the Superintendant in introducing her referred to the visits of northerners to the day and Sunday Schools when he was a boy and the incidents of Prof. Wright and Gen. Howard. This brought out the fact that Mrs. Palmer was then in the South teaching our people at that time. Some of our scholars tells us that there will be a reply to Rev. H. 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Croffut, historian, journalist humanitarian, was on the programme to tell "How to Build a Man." The world would be immensely improved were Mr. Croffut allowed to be the master architect of man-construction. Among the qualities recommended for cultivation are trustworthiness or the virtue of doing exactly as you agree; stamina, the ability to presist and overcome obstacle; subordination obedience to the commands of an employer and to the laws of a community, and patience, the ability to wait. Two men mentioned by the speaker M. as the possessors of these qualifications were Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington. He handled the recent White House episode with characteristic vigor. "I do not see," Dr. Croffut said, "why an invitation to dinner from either of th se gentlemen to the other and its acceptance, ought to create the slightest comment. Such matters ought to be so common place as not to attract public attention. "People talk about social equality as though it was a terrible thing to bring about. I do not see that it is terrible or objectionable. Social equality exists in this country and in every country, and always has existed. For social equality means merely the right which A has to invite B to his house, and the equal right that B has to invite A to his house; and the right of both to accept or decline the invitation. A man has a perfect right to go to a ball if he is invited, whether white or black, and he has no right to go if he is not invited. This is all there is to social equality. The exclusion of Negroes from schools, theatres, hotels, restaurants and cars has nothing to do with social rights whatever, or with social equality. Does the waiter at a restaurant put on a white apron to wait upon society? Is running a street car a social function? Is the engineer of a railroad train the manager of a social machine? No; the exclusion of Negroes from these places is the denial of personal rights, not of social rights of personal rights guaranteed to them by the laws of the land. People are no more in society when they are in a theatre seat together than they are when they are near together on the sidewalk or on the river. Such proximity has nothing to do with social rights whatever. Are children in the enjoyment of social rights when they are on the same bench at school? I suppose you all know, what it is difficult to make some newspapers in this city comprehend, that there are no separate schools in the northern states. They are all mixed schools—whites and blacks together. I never went to school in my life without having Negroes in the school and even in my class. At the private schools which I attended when I was sixeen to eighteen there were more than a hundred Negroes. We slept in the same dormitory and ate at the same table and I never heard that it was at all out of the way until I was told of it afterwards by those whom slavery had demoralized and corrupted. Negroes sleep and eat at the best hotels in London and Paris without interference or insult. Alexander Dumas, the greatest novel st France has produced, and the most productive novelist the world has produced, was a quadroon and was welcomed to the society of every land. I had the honor of dining with Frederick Douglass and of having him at my own table. "Social equality prevails; but this merely means that all men and all women have an equal right to accept invitations, and that as far as they recognize each other at all, it is a mutual duty to treat each other with equal difference. I see no passengers on the street cars of Washington who conduct themselves with more consideration and politeness than the Negroes, though every race produces a good many brutes. I do not see all colored men get up on street cars to give white women their seats; but then, neither do I see all white men get up and resign their seats to colored women: and great er courtesy than this cannot prevail except on the ground of reciprocity. It would be far better, of course, if there were no recognition of race distinction between traders, and all conducted themselves with the highest mutual kindness and politeness. A Republican all my life, I yet detest the foreign policy of this administration. But Booker Washington, measured by his achievements, is the first of his race of ten millions of America and I say that in inviting him to dinner, Theodore Roosevelt has done a human and manly thing, even if he does not do another during his Administration. Mr. C. C. McKinney presided at the grand organ. Mr. R. W. Thompson, assisted by the choir, sang "Longing for Heaven." and Miss Georgia Smith rendered a beautiful solo accompanied by Mr. Arthur Harley, chorester at St. Luke's. Mr. R. W. Thompson presided and made a ringing introductory speech. IN THE WILDERNESS The Conneticut Doings and Work in the Churches. Hartford, Conn., Special—The Four Nights in the Wilderness held at the Zon Church was a grand success in every way. The talent taking part was excellent, and up to date and the large number attending expressed themselves well satisfied with each entertainment given. Jones of Broad St, is sick Mrs. Annie Creed Francis continues The Grand Rally is set down for the fourth Sunday in November. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert to improve. Mr R M. Shield, who is sick at the City Hospital, is recovering slowly it is stated. Miss Florence Robinson of William- antic is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs Washington. She will remain in Harrford this winter. Miss Mattle Tracey of Willamantic attended the entertainment of Z on last week. She was the guest of her si- ter, Mrs. Hamilton of $ 1 0 \frac{1}{2} $ street 4th St. Miss Anna Brown of Newington has recovered from her illness and was able to be in the city Sunday. Miss Fannie Shoto who has been in Madison during the summer, has returned home. Mrs Grace Babcock will repeat the entertainment that was given on the 10.h of Oct., on the 6.h of Nov. Rev. George W. Taylor, the founder and who has pastored the Shiloh Baptist Church for over ten years, prescheed his for-well sermon Sunday to a large congregation. As far as we know, Rev. Taylor will retire into private life for the present Miss Fannie V. Freeman, of Sanford and Miss Lillian of Beilview St., spent Sunday in Springfield and were the guests of Miss Mable Jones. They attended the Third Baptist Church morning and evening. Rev. George Brown is the pastor. While in that city they visited many places of interest among them were the Art and Science Museums, Library and High Schools. Miss Emma Woods. of Bellview St., is visiting friends in New Haven. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be b age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joie the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; in months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 p eriments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 m After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 Private Fontain you must be between 14 and 16 years old at $6 60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in 50 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per taxes 80 cents per month. You receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay. If your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. In 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 ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. 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 35 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. The limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual fee. The Certificae is valued first year at from $100 to $200. Fee is $1.00 to $65. The limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual due certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300 to $300. The limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual due certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. Into a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is usually of 20 per cent. Bain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to June 1922 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over years. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a source of flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of another regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share, 100 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposit interest is paid on time deposits. The fellow's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia, 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— PROCES. LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 Surplus fund ... 60,957 Undivided profits ... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 Total ... 391,120 Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth Street. Members of the Order and the public generally are saving part of food products. The newspaper published by the order from its own office stands for the voice of the people, representing the nation of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is a fitted job office bids for the work of the people, which is stylish and at low prices. Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased established thereon an "Old Folk's Home". With us and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit its members alone, nor even to members families, but to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the sons. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious in the whole people, black and white, North, East, South, their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House forwarded to the casier of the Reformer's Savings Bank for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., and Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests for now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee reduces, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first after one year, its value is $100 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year after one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $1 $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amo pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Refor 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4 25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $15 After one year, its value is $100 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 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 any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the pay 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the operation and combination of the race and is the Best the General Messenger and the General Agent of the per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va. 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Fe exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the trance to this home to its members alone, nor even to doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the who residence or connections. The Order makes itself the charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, West to assist by their contribution the carrying idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend R Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Members of the Order and the public, when visit invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth and desirable location. Service is of the best and rate. The Real Estate Department manages and controls the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farm with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to the 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 fellow is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia close of business Sept.. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 80 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 28 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House 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 in the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address ]W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, Wm. L. TAYLOR, G. W. MOTTER, ]W. P. BURRELL, G. W. SECRETARY G. W. MOTTER, Pablo Picasso 0 RESOURCES. Sold at all drug stores. Price, 25c. in large cans—Contains One Month's Treatment. If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will mail it to any address, see corresponded on receipt of 30c, in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address ```markdown ``` BEFORE USING. Sold at all drug store curely wrapped on receipt of 30 AGENTS CAN MAKE B WANTED TO KNOW— If the "plums" are not about ripe. Why not sustain Negro enterprises If a matrimonial boom is impending. Is the Lyceum business to be over- done. When will the Odd Follows' Lyceum open. Why not abolish the unspeakable Sunday funeral. What Afric-Americans will be Justice of the Peace under the new code. Why public speakers think long windedness is a sign of profundity. If the Ohio election doesn't carry promotions for somebody in its wake. If the matrimonial bee still lingers about the precincts of the Recorder's office. Why there is no adequate punishment for nuisances who talk much but say nothing. Will the Manly episode cause a slump in several presidential booms in the Pen and Pencil Club. If a little wire pruning of antiquities wouldn't be a big help to one or two of our principal choirs. If Mr. J. T. Bradford's stock as a national quantity hasn't gone up several points in the last ten days If the West End is to have a battle of lyreums with Sailch, Asbury the Old Fellows' in competition. If, after all, won't genial Robert H. Terrell be his own successor as Grand Master of the Masons of the District. Why haven't you purchased a copy of Dr. F J. Grimke's great sermon against anarchy and its attendant evils. If the A. M. F. bench of Bishops isn't better off without the accession of British adventurers or pompus nincon- loops. If Dr. D G Hill isn't securing a masterly hold upon popularity by his thoughtful and eloquent sermons at Metropolitan A M E church. Isn't it queer that fellows who used to live on $10 per week and save money while in former homes, run in debt on $100 per month, after a short residence in Washington. Would it not be well for our literarists to have the material trace problem and give place to topics of popular educational value—yet avoiding offensive pedantry. THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON. D. C. Nelson's Straightine FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightine Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes Dandruff, cures itching, irritating Scalp Diseases, and gives a long and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightine to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightine does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and is highly perfumed. Straightine does not require the use of irons, and can be left off at any time, or continued as long as desired. Thousands of testimonials on file. Hon. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn. was one of the most popular men on the floor. He never rises without having something to say and usually says it in the choicest of English, and in a way to impress all who hear him. Mr. Napier was greatly sought by the interviewers, and the members of the local and associated press -Report of Meeting. It Leads Them All, The Hotel Dale, Atlantic City N. J. is the largest and most complete and most elegantly furnished hotel in the United States for the accommodation of colored people. The proprietor, Mr. E. W. Dale, on account of not being able to give the management his personal attention, would be glad to consider a proposition from some experienced hotel manager for the purchase of this hotel. It will be a paying investment to the right parties. Address E. W. Dale, Cape May, N. J. tf. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out, breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted hazard. Testimonials free on request. It is the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. The greatest 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. Direct directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. 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If the dealer does not keep them, he can get them for you. ```markdown ``` AFTER USING. treatment. If your druggist does he will mail it to any address, se- dress. 5 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS Second Baptist Lyceum 3rd Street, between H and Ists. n. w. A FREE FORUM Meets every Sunday at 3:15 p. m. LIVE TOPICS, ABLE SPEAKERS, GOOD MUSIC. The public cordially invited. Seats Free R. W. THOMPSON, President. REV. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, Pastor. YOUR FUTURE FORTUNE. Revelation of what the future has in store is my business LIFE 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 matter of Business, Love. Speculation or Health consult ME and Owl by the unalterable laws, of the Planets it will, if faithfully followed surely set you right. You have Lucky Days. You wan to Marry the right One or have married, and desire to know how to live the most Happy life. On 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 dav 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, 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 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Gray, Drumgoole & Parker, Caterers Caterers 625 L STREET, N. W. The Dining Room For the People. First Class in Every Respect. Seating Capacity Then y-five WASHINGTON, D. C. R.I.P.A.N.S Vanted—a case of bad health that RIPAN will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. To samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any dress for five cents. forwarded to the Ripan Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON D. Q. BE NOT D TO THE COLORED PE King of all H "OZO NOT DECEIVED RED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. of all Hair Tonics, 'OZONO.' BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, " OZONO. " BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of Ono Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City.... We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is abolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL Pass Watch AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. oughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matt WE WANT AN AGENT IN EV WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievement. Subscription Price $2,00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts. For Further Information It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter Subscription Price $2.00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Information Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN. 14 OZONO. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG CO. RICHMOND, VOL. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR Here is another: Box 114. Fairfield, Texas. Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. PROE MARK BAPORA LFTCB Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. County.....State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. 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Poetry, philosophy, science, song and story, rarities, curiosities, literary oddities, standard and useful—all in easy reach of eye and purse. Enthroned before us were "Lewis Blackstone." "Innocents Abroad," "Famous Leaders," "Practical Electrical Engineering," "Crain's Universal Atlas," "A History of Free masonry," and many more of kindred J. MR JOHN H. WILLS. quality, rear which were many fine examples of early and late fiction in paper and cloth. Turning to the educational department we found a complete assortment of text-books, from a primer for the lisping tot to logarithms for the figure-friend—from study of stars to practical carpentry. Languages, old and young, classics, history, law, medicine, natural and philosophical sciences, lives of the great men, discussions of learned doctors on Divine law. Every "ology," "osophy," "ism," and "ic," that has a place in mental effort, is here represented. Now we come to the collection on Negro Authors and Slavery," etc. Here are seven large shelves crowded with rare books and pamphlets, touching every phase of the subject, to us, so important Narratives of slaves and runaways, histories of efforts and movements toward freedom. Abolition and pre-Slavery auguments, the slave trade the South, old and new, the Race problem in every phase, poems, stories, biographies. Every expressed idea is here elaborated pro and con. This is the largest stock on sale in the entire world. In the magazine department, we saw how fifteen thousand monthly periodicals can be arranged so that any one of them can be easily handled, also a striking variety of documents, reports, pamphlets and records. Scholars, students, professional men scientists, collectors, curic-hunters teachers, pupils, come eagerly here, seeking the treasures of learning and wit, or the rarer gems of genius. This is truly a place of wonderful interest and the proprietor, Mr. John H. 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Missing DR. TAFT BROS.' MEDICINE man who desires to go into business for me a little responsibility, can secure a man $10 to $30 a week according to his consists in collecting and handling the best of reference. For particulars ness Man, care The Colored American, is the greatest Negro newspaper; is beautifully illustrated and can be found at all the news- stands. Send for sample copies. 15 EDUCATIONAL. Feb. 51901. 67 East 129th st. City. 16 Town Topics. Don't miss the next issue of The Colored American. Hon. Jas. Hill, of Jackson, Miss, is spending a few days in the city. Visit the Hotel Brunswick at 235 Pa Ave., and try one of its hotel de hote dinners. Prof Booker T. Washington passed through the city this week, enroute to Tuskegee, Ala. Dr. Hamilton Smith of the Pension Bureau left for Boston last Thursday night. Mr. Phil H. Waters, the popular corporation clerk of Charleson, W Va., is expected in the city soon. Mr. John Adams a prominent politician of Baltimore, spent a few hours in the city last Sunday. Mr. Adams has a host of friends in Washington. Bishop W. B. Derrick, the eloquent pulpiteer of the A.M.E Church spent a few hours in the in the city at the financial headquarters this week: Bishop Aiex. Walters, whose speech at the Soumenical conference in London created such a sensation, passed thruugh the city this week enroute to one of the Zion conferences in Virginia Genuine $5, $6 and $7 Sample Shoes Three hundred styles at $2 $5, Keenes Shoe Store, 908 G st. n w. Mr. Walter Cohen and wife of New Orleans, La., passed through Washington, this week, enraute to their home in the Crescent City. They attended the Par-American Exposition in Buffalo. The Brownies desire to thank the public for its hearty response May 24 1901, to their appeal for aid for The Home for Friendless Girls. The sum of Seventy-five Dollars has been presented to Mrs. Carrie Pierre, President of The Home. The paper that this issue is printed on is furnished by R. P. Andrews & Co. Inc., the only strictly wholesale paper and stationery house in Washington D. C. If you need paper wholesale, buy of "The Wholesale House" Te'e phone East 595. Odd Fellows Lyceum will open Sunday, October 3, at their hall on M St near 16th. Northwest. Mrs. M A. Parker, D W. R. will address them on the subject. "Moral Contemplation." The musical director, Prof. Samuel H. Hunter will furnish good selections upon the occasion. The public are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. L. B Moore the wife of Prof. L. B. Moore of Howard University, died Tuesday of pneumonia. She was taken ill the previous Saturday. Everything that medical science could do was done to no avail. Mrs. Moore is the daughter of Bishop Tanner of Philadelphia and sister of the Parisian Artist. She leaves two baby children and a large circle of friends. Mr. B. B. Traynham, clerk in the N. Y. Post Office, and wife have arrived from a most enjoyable trip to Buffalo, visiting the Pan-American Exposition, Nlagara Falls and Canada. They were accompanied by their nephew Mt. W H Traynham, a letter carrier in the N P. Post Office. Hon., H. P. Coeatham, Recorder of Deds for the District of Columbia, was married to Miss Mary R. Joiner of Branchville, Va, last Wednesday. After the wedding they took a trip to Mr. Cheeatham's home in Littleton, N C, where they will spend a few days and then thence to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Seabrooks of this city gave a theatre party one evening last week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith of New York, after which a supper of twenty covers was served. THE COLLEGE AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Manufacturer, ...Importer and Dealer In... LEAF Tobacco. 340 Penn Ave., N W WASHINGTON, D. C. HARRY G. LENZ HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU. Sucessors to CHARLES FISCHER IB SEELEY & CO. WARKANDED B A C D SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Cutlery. 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It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin re maining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street RICHMOND, VA. CARPETS MADE, LAID, AND LINED FREE CREDIT Makes Furniture Buying EASY, Why not do as thousands of others are doing—and let us com p'ete the furnishing and carpeting of your house? So far as the payments are concerned, you will have nothing to worry about, EASY, are doing—and let us com- your house? So far as the e nothing to worry about, Why not do as thousands of others are doing—and let us comp'ete the furnishing and carpeting of your house? So far as the payments are concerned, you will have nothing to worry about, for we will arrange them to your entire satisfaction. There are no "blue laws" here to govern you. You will find that small amounts, at convenient periods, will make the buying so easy that you will never miss the money. We sell no goods of doubtful quality at any price—but we DO sell strictly reliable and guaranteed qualities for as little money as any house in the country Fine Carpets in Velvets Brussels. Tapes tries, Axministers, and Ingrains, in all the neatest and brightest patterns and colorings. Made, laid, and lined free. We are complete home furnishers—Crockery, Lace Curtains, Draperies, Bedwear—Stoves. Grogan's Mammoth Credit House 817-819-821-823 7th St., N W BET. H & I STS. n's Credit House, 7th St., N W I STS. Grogan's Mammoth Credit House, 817-819-821-823 7th St., N W RET. H & I STS. ROYAL BENEFIT SOCIETY WASHINGTON D. C. CIDENT DEATH (auth paying Sick Benefits) ere. ACCIDENT The leading benefit Society in the South paying Sick Benefits Active agen's wanted everywhere. DEATH The leading benefit Society in the South paying Sick Benefits Active agen's wanted everywhere. WE DO NOT MOVE Your furniture, but we will loan you money on it at reasonable rates and make the pay- ments to suit your convenience. Our em- ployees are always awake a dready to act promptly upon your application. (all to see us and be convinced.) EVANS & Co. 707. G street, n. w SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings N 48 HOURS Cures Kid and Bladder Troubles I. READ A CHILD ABOUT --- System of Makes Furniture Buying Small Weekly or Monthly Payments. ```markdown ``` PROTECTION in case of SICKNESS3 A Chance: For a Young Man. The Colored American needs a first class advertising solicitor. He must be intelligent, a good talker and a witter in some ability. A permanent position t the right kind of man. One who has experience preferred Address the Colored American 459 C street, northwest. Colored Washington. 2 ```markdown ``` The Capital Savings Bank Several years ago the statement was made on the floor of United States Senate that the Negro race, with all its boasted progress, had not to its credit a single bank, or insurance company. This statement, which at the time was only too true, was a spur to some of our leading men, and in a few weeks the Capital Savings Bank opened its doors at 804 F Street in a rented room. Formunately, there had been in training for the position of Cashier a young man who has done much to make the Bank a success, and who, when he entered the Spencerian Business College to take a course in "Banking," had no idea where he would find employment, for there probably was not a colored bank clerk in the United States, to say nothing of the position of cashier, of a colored bank. MR. L. C. BAILEY. Although the prospect was not illuring, so great was the faith of Douglass B McCary in himself and in the future that he fitted himself by a thorough course of training, for his chosen life work and when he had graduated, the opportunity came. How well he has taken a vantage of it, the success of Capital Savings Bank so well attests The Bank is now the owner of its splendid office building at 609 F Street, N. W., containing some twenty office rooms heated by steam. It has a paid up capital of fifty thousand dollars and a considerable surplus. LEONARD C. BAILEY. Possibly the man to whom more than any other, the colored race owes a debt of gratitude for the fact that this splendid example of business ability within the race has been so well maintained is its treasurer, Leonard C. Bailey. Being a man of large resources and a wide business experience and acquaintance, he has from the start devoted himself and his substantial credit to the success of this bank. During the terrible panic of 1893 he readily raised all the cash necessary to tide over the fright and enabled the bank to continuously meet all demands when much stronger institutions were crying for "quarter" and demanding "time" and "notice." Mr. Bailey is also the proprietor of several profitable barber shops, and so well established is his hold upon them that a visit to each once or twice daily is all that is necessary to keep the businesses in profitable channels. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. ```markdown ``` and has many times been rewarded by the patent offices of this and of foreign countries with letters of patent on his inventions. One of his inventions, perhaps the most valuable, is a truss for hernia. This truss has been highly recommended by the U.S Army Medical Board and has a large sale. Another invention is a folding cot or bed for camp or hospital service. Another is a device for automatically switching railroad trains while in motion. His last and most promising is a contrivance for rapidly stamping mail matter for use in the Postal Service. Few persons who may have noticed a stylish, but small box delivery wagon upon our streets marked Y, AGUILAR, "Cuban Cigars," are aware that this handsome and enterprising "turn out" is owned by a colored man; but such is a fact. Mr. Aguilar is a Cuban. He came to Washington about a dozen years ago and began, in a new way, the manufacture of special brands cigars from pure Cuban co, which he imported himself to make sure of getting the exact article he wanted. By honest dealing and strict attention to business joined to a study of the wants of his customers, he has steadily built up his business until now he has a first class store and warehouse at 340 Pennsylvania Ave, new, stocked with a full line of cigars and leaf tobacco. He is a large importer of leaf tobacco and supplies the trade. He is thus a wholesale and retail dealer. Some idea of the importance of his importing business may be derived from the fact that he derive from the fact that he paid last year in duties alone over $2,500 on raw leaf tobacco, and carries a stock of $8,000 The Capital Shoe Company. This is the name of the shoe store recently opened at 733 7th street, n. w. by a company of eight young colored men. They have done what many persons have been dreaming and talking about. Thus one more one of business is entered by our young men. They must meet strenuous competition whether or not they will be able to hold out depends upon the amount of race support that is accorded to them. They have a nice store situated on one of the principal business streets of the city handy to all car lines. The store is on Seventh street between G and H streets northwest. They have a fine line of men's, women's and children's shoes. The names of the young men constituting the company are as follows; George W. Davis, J. Montgomery Simm Alphonzo C. Lee, Warren A McBeth, William E. Connolly, Phillip B Harri Erastus Molen and Beverly Ross. These young men have been fortunate enough to secure the services as manager of the business Mr. James A. Handy, who was with Hahn for over twenty years and knows every detail of the shoes business Mr. Handy is affable and obliging. He has a large number of friends who used to go to Hahn's and call him out from behind the wrapping counter and insist upon him waiting upon them to show that they were pleased to have Mr. Handy wait upon them with the view of making him a clerk in the store. This splendid ad- dition to the business of the colored people of Washington was opened with a grand reception Monday evening September 30, 1901 The room was packed and overflowing out into the s'reets. An array of flowers gave charm and beauty to the scene, while a band of musicians played appropriate airs. We wish this new enterprise abundant success. Mr Jesse Barnes, 614 43 street, southwest, one of the most successful undertakers in South Washington is another of our selfmade men. He also thoroughly learned the business of a funeral director and embalmer before he started in business for himself, having worked under Mr Zurhorst for three and a half years without wages while learning. He has been very successful in building up a large business, because he understands his business and gives it his whole attention. Another undertaker who does a large business is Mr. James Henry Winslow. located at 1206 R street, n. w. Mr. Winslow officiates at a large number of funerals, being the funeral director for over a hundred secret and benevolent societies, many of which he is a member. He came to Washington from Virginia in 1869 and went to work at whatever he could get to do. He soon took up the trade of a shoemaker and followed that for several years. After he had saved some money he learned and went into the undertaking business and, employing always the business principles of honesty and reliability, he has built up his large business. He has associated with him in the business Mr. Zeph P. Moore and Mr. William T. Smith, two young men, graduates of the Massachusetts School of Embalming who are hard to beat in their line. Mr. Winslow carries a large stock of coffins and undertakers sundries for sale to the trade. Mr Robert E. Rencher. Paper hanger, Decorator, Painter, 2211 7th street, northwest. It is only in recent years that there has been a first class colored man, in this business. Mr. Rencher is thoroughly business like in his methods and is now doing a fine busines. He has won the confidence of men of his own race to a surprising degree. He has recently done some fine work for Mr. McKinlay, Robert Douglass, Prof Terrell and many others. Among them the home of Mr. A. F.Hilyer, who is always ready to give a colored man a chance to show what he can do. Mr. Rencher also has a large list of white customers. He is now engaged upon a large contract in decorating the Army and Navy Club rooms. He learned his trade in the most thorough manner with R. W. Henderson on F street, n, w. True Reformers Grocery. Cor 4.h and N Strsets, N. W. under the management of Mr. Chas, L, Marshall This store does a large business On Saturdays they are compelled to hire extra wagons to deliver their goods Mr. Marshall is active, enterprising and obliging. A better selection for the manager of this store could scarcely have been made. With him at its head success is assured. This store is owned by the True Reformers Association with headquarters at Richmond. They have abundant capital and keep their stock up full and their store in splendid condition. They deal in all kinds of groceries, meats and provisions. They buy (Continued on 3rn page.) 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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. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington. D. C. Virginia Politicians take the Right of Suffrage from the Colored Citizens and Openly Boast of it.—The Dinner a Thorn in the Flesh. Alexandria, Va., Speclai —The Democratic Constitutional Convention has adjourned until November 7th, 1901. The cause of this adjournment is not because the majority of the members of that Convention consider their Democratic political existence endangered, (as they have declared it to be safe), but because they are afraid to show their political hand prior to the election from the fact that it means death to free schools to the extent of 90 per cent, so for as the Negro is interested. While State Chairman Ellison said October 17, 'I do not hesitate to give to you, and through you to the white men of this commonwealth, both by personal and official assurance, that the Convention has fixed an unalterable law of enacting a clause, which will forever remove the Negro as a factor in every political affair. President John Goode, of the Constitutional Convention, at the same meeting said: "The Democratic party is pledged in its platform to eliminate the ignorant and worthless Negro factor from the politics of the State without taking the right of suffrage from a single white man; and speaking for my colleague in the Convention, I solemnly declare to you that they will keep the pledge to the letter." Mr. Claude Swanson at a meeting at Roanoke, said: 'The party has decided that we are going to disfranchise and strike down every Negro possible without taking away the vote of a white man now entitled to the ballot." Mr. A. J. Montague, Democratic nominee for Governor, says: "The Democratic party through its organizations in the Convention is slowly, but surely forming a law that will so effectually exclude the idle, shiftless and illiterate of the Negro race from the suffrage that the Republican wealth can not prevail against it. The trouble with our opponents is that they realize now that we will accomplish this and keep the pledge that no white man will be disfranchised. I stand here and declare it, for I do know it is the truth." With these truths every colored citizen of Virginia who expects to continue his residence here or guards with jealous care the home of his ancestors certainly should make it a duty to vote the Republican ticket Nov. 5th, headed by J. Hampton Hoge, for Governor. Notwithstanding that a few of the smart set, or some of the old free Negroes (as they term themselves), say that only themselves ought to be allowed to vote. When it is known that the white people of the grand old commonwealth of Virginia especially those of the Democratic party that "all coors look alike." which of course gives the colored "400" without the 4 no precedence whatever, and should the Negro fall to do his whole duty on election day in Old Virginia, he will never again be a factor in politics in this State. It is asserted by many that the Republicans have done nothing for the Negro and the Roanoke Convention was composed of white men (when there were 27 colored delegates) let all those assertions be true. If Hoge, Dickinson and Grover fail to be elected next Tuesday the auxilaries of the two great parties will live in Virginia; but the Negro will be out of them. So it be hooves every colored citizen of influence within the bounds of the Constitution of Virginia to say to it that THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. every colored man who is old enough to vote and also able to mark his ballot gets to the polls bright and early Tuesday morning as we are for the first time since the rebellion combating against the usurpers of human rights, collectively, and the failure of colored men to vote the Republican ticket this time means political death to us as a people and even generations unborn. Your correspondent has many requests for an expression in relation to Washington dinner. There has been enough said already, and the only unusual occurrence of the whole affair is that the anti-Parker newspapers and company did not try to chest Prof. Washington out of the honor of dining with the bravest and most courageous man that ever occupied the White House at Washington as President of a country that all civilized nations point to with pride and admiration. The marriage of Rev. W. H. Waring and Miss Sarah Fox has been announced to besolemnized Nov 24, 1901. Mr. Wm. Credit has been assigned to a good position in the Southern Railroad Company. That many colored citizens of the city of magnificent distances feel so proud of Booker T. Washington dining at the White House. We hope that they (the colored citizens) will do likewise for their friends as such hospitality by Washington Americans have passed into history, unless we can take nourishment in liquid form and growl at it. Several of Parker's relatives and friends have died recently of impromptu acquaintance. The speech made by Hon. J. Hampton Hoge at the Opera House recently was the finest oritorical effort ever made at a political meeting in Alexandria, and his arguments as panaceas for the upbuilding of Virginia by all of her people were just and inspiring. The meeting was attended by the J. P. Morgan, Vanderbilt's, Carnegies, and also Booker Washingtons, Pinchbacks, Terrells and E. E. Coopers of our town, all of whom were converted, and on the 6th of November if Hoge fails to win, Andrew Jackson Montague will know some one else was in the field. Robert Hopkins, who shot William Griffin in a street fight provoked by Griffin a few days ago, is well known on both sides of the Potomac and very respectfully connected. At times Mr. Hopkins has held for many years prominent positions in this State. He was for several years a bright, local politician and is admired by all who know him, who regret to know that it was necessary for him to resort to such protection in self defense. COLORED WASHINGTON. (Continued from page 2.) large quantities and hence are able to comprte in selling with any of them. One of the institutions of the city in which all take just pride is the Private Sanatorium of Dr. John R. Francis at 2112 Pennsylvania avenue, n. w. Itis established for the benefit of the sick whose home surroundings may not be the most convenient to their recovery. It is fitted up with all modern appliances and is a model of cleanliness. One of the largest coal dealers in Washington is the firm of WATTS AND BROTHER, 213 C street, southwest. This firm has been in the coal business over twen ty years and is the oldest of any colored firm dealing in coal in the District. Like all the rest they started on small capital, and built up step by step. Now they have foureen delivery wagons, which may be seen delivering coal at any point in the District. Their sales mount into the thousands of tons annually. No one ever complains that they do not get from Watts clean coal full weight and measure. Mr. Watts is one of the staunch and reliable business men of the District. Among the most successful house painters in Washington is Mr. John Dixon, 1608 R street, n. w., who is a large contractor circumscribed only by his ability to get good reliable journeyman painters to assist him. Mr. T. A. James, 1510 Madison street is another of our contracting painters. He also carries on a large amount of work and works on some of the best houses and buildings in the city. Mr. Charles A. Hamer of 206 O street s. w.. is a carriage and sign painter of considerable artistic ability. He has done much fine work and any one giving him an order for his class of painting will get fine work. One of the younger men who has made his way well to the front as a contracting or "boss" painter is Mr. Holley Park of 2013 9th street, n. w. Mr. Robert E. Rencher of 2211 7th street who is making an enviable record as a paper hanger and decorator includes paintings also among his contracts. The colored women of Washington have for many years, even before the war, had a strong hold upon the lucrative business of the dressmaker, a business, that has not escaped the evolutionary process common to all kinds of business in recent years. Such is now the stern decree of dame fashion, that every well dressed young woman must have in her wardrobe one or more gowns modeled by a man tailor. This condition opened up an opportunity. MR. L. STEWART WEST, A tailor possessing much artistic taste opened an establishment for making tailor made gowns, coats, etc., in 1896. The venture was a success from the beginning and Mr. West soon numbered among his customers some of the ladies who are leaders of fashion in Washington. In 1898 he married Mrs. Emma Peck, a dressmaker possessing unusual skill in desinguing and draping, and who had a large number of wealthy and stylish customers. Their business has steadily grown and during the busy season is circumscribed only by inability to secure competent help. As it is, from six to ten persons are employed by them. Their business goes well up into the thousands annually. Mr. West is a Washington boy to the marrow bone. When a youth he went to Brussels, Belgium and learned the business of a tailor thoroughly from one of the noted French masters in that stylish capital which may fittingly be styled a smaller edition of Paris. Before returning to Washington he worked at his trade in New York and Boston. His place of business. handsomely fitted up, is at 600 K St., N. W. Mr. and Mrs. West are to be congratulated upon the fact that they have achieved success so early in life, and have some of life's choicest blessings ahead of them. The Colored American is on sale at all new stands. For sale, 5c. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER: HOUSE: CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars — A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. THE SCOTHERN HOTEL. Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. FINE WIRES Old W AND BRANDIES. Liquors of all kinds, Choice Cigars. PHILADELPHIA HOUSE. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon, 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. Board by the Day or Week. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Prop. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. MRS. 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. --- THE WOMEN'S WORLD Address a1 communications for these columns to the Department Editor Mrs J. Silone-Yates, President National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Tracy Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 4 Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis was born at Peoria, Ill. Her school life was spent at Princeton. Graduating from the Normal High School with high honors, she entered the field of pedogegy, and taught successfully in Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois until her marriage to William H. Davis, of Frederick City, Maryland, in 1885. Mrs. Davis has been an active club woman from the very start of the club movement among colored women in the West. She was a charter member of the I. B. W. Woman's Club, one of the first clubs organized among colored women in Chicago. She organized and has been president of the Phylli's Cheatley Club for five years, a club that is doing much in a sociological way for the betterment of the home life of our women in the South End. She is also a member of the Woman's Aid, a club whose work is devoted exclusively to the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, and of the Social, Economics Club. She is an active worker for Provident Hospital and the Institutional Church Social Settlement work Mrs. Davis has been the State Organizer in the work of the N. A. C. W for four years; through her untiring M. MR# FLIZABETH L. DAVIS. efforts, Illinois ranks as the banner State in club work. She has never missed a meeting of the N. A. C. W. and last July brought down to Buffalo a delegation of thirty-one women. Her State Federation has just held a very successful meeting at Peoria. As National Organizer for the N. A. C. W., Mrs. Davis hopes to report nearly, if not every State in the Union organized in 1903. The following items, relative to the recent meeting of the Illinois State Federation, will be of interest to club workers. The items are extracts from the Herald-Transcript, Journal and Star of Peoria, October, 10, 11, 12. The Executive Board of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs held the first session of the three days' meeting in the Auditorium of A. M. E. Church. Mrs. M. J. Jackson, State President, called the meeting to order. The business done consisted chiefly in a recommendation that the State be thoroughly organized; that new clubs be formed, and the kindergarten work greatly extended. It was suggested that the State Federation take up actively the work of organization, and that all cities and towns be brought into the organization; further, that the Federation do something for Mount Meig's Institute, founded and taught by Miss Cornelia Bowen, of Waugh. Ala. This is a school for colored girls in the plantation district of the South and is located at Waugh, Ala., about twenty miles from Booker T. Washington's school, and in fact, is affiliated with that school. The Federation is less than three years old, having been formed in December, 1808. Its growth, however, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. has been steady until now it numbers seventeen members. The National Convention was recently held at Buffalo, and Illinois sent thirty-one delegates to that meeting. In the evening the members of the two local organizations, the Women's Aid Club and the Women's Christian Club, tendered the delegates a banquet at the new Peoria House. The dining room was nicely decorated for the occasion, and the affair was more than ordinarily successful. Eighty-four sat down to the tables, and when the menu had been discussed the following program was observed, Mrs G. T. Jackson acting as toast mistress. "Our Visitors"—Mrs. Anna Fields. Music—Orchestra. "The Black Woman of the South"—Miss Cordelia A. Bowen, Waugh, Ala. "Our Country"—Mrs. Anderson. "Our Clubs"—Mrs. Cora Page. "Our Women"—Mrs. Agnes Moody. Music—Orchestra. Address—Mrs. Jackson, State President. "Noble Woman"—Miss Nora Stanford. Address—Mr. W. H. Moore, Chicago Music. "Our Hostess"—Mrs. L. A. Davis. Address—Mrs. Conway. Address—Mrs. Conway. [Herald-Transcript, Oct. 10. Yesterday at the convention of Colored Women's Clubs was rich in incident and complete with interest. In addition to the afternoon's program, Mrs. Clara Bourland, President of the Peoria Women's Club and a woman who has done more for the club movement than any other in the State of Illinois, addressed the meeting with a few words of encouragement and praise. Mrs. Ida Frazier President of the Council of Jewish Women, made a brief address and Mrs. Foster, a prominent club woman of Lacon, was heard. After this pleasant departure from the routine, the regular program was proceeded with. This included a paper by Mrs. Cordelia Bowen and one by Mrs. Davis, the State Organizer, a woman of great talent and uncommon executive ability. Mrs. Davis' paper was found so pleasing by the delegates it was moved and seconded that it should be printed in pamphlet form for distribution among the people of the race. The convention has brought to the city many women of prominence and ability. Among these are Mrs. Davis the State Organizer; Miss Bowen, Mrs. Jackson, the President of the State Federation, a woman of pleasing presence and agreeable manners; Mrs. Tillman, of Chicago, and Mrs. Anderson, Secretary of the Federation, a vivacious little woman with a particularly bright and intelligent face and much charm of manner.—Peoria Star, October 11. In her remarks before the delegates to the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Miss Cordelia Bowen, a young colored lady of extraordinary force of character and mental ability, gave an address teeming with advice to her race, which was in its way, one of the most remarkable ever heard in this city. In a talk of twenty minutes she laid down more axioms and solid truths for the guidance of the women of her race—and for that matter any race—than have ever been heard from a woman in this city before. She speaks with ease and fluency, and her remarks bear the convincing evidence of earnestness. Education, she said, did not raise any one above work, but made them better fitted for work, and again, "It is not what goes into the mind of the student, but what comes out of them that makes one. It is what you do that marks your place in the world." Referring to the young people of the race, she said that they were loud on the street; loud in speech and dress. "Whatever you are will show, it is necessary to neither act nor dress loud. If you have anything in you to attract the attention of the world the world will see it. You cannot force it in them by any such artificial and superficial means." In a dramatic manner Miss Bowen told of the difficulties encountered in establishing her school in the black belt of the South. A belt where ten thousand Negroes reside in a comparatively restricted space, seven black men to one white. She went down to them and applied, at a cabin, a single room, miserable, and illly furnished, for admission. The humble occupants looked at her in amazement, unable to believe that one with her flesh and education would come to live with them. "I went in," said Miss Bowen, "and became one of them, I lived their life and suffered their poverty. I came to know them, and to understand them, and to realize what they desired and what they needed. When I came to start their school I knew not what to do. It required a great deal of money and they did not have it, and I certainly did not. From a man in Plainfield, Conn., I borrowed $1,735. I asked him what interest he asked, and he told me that in a cause like that he would ask no interest. He would advance me the money and wait until it was paid. I took that money and built a school, the first that these humble children of nature had had. They paid it back dollar for dollar. It did not come in $5 bills, and very little of it came in $1 bills, but it came in nickels and dimes, in the savings of a grateful people, anxious and willing to learn how they might, in some way, better their conditions.'—Transcript-Herald, Oct. 12. All hats off to Miss Cordelia Bowen, and long may she live to carry forward the good work so nobly planned and started! The report of the Peoria Woman's Aid showed that they have expended $108.50 during the year for charity, and that they have $148 in the bank for the same purpose. The Mothers' Club, of Chicago, reported that the members of the same had visited 600 homes during the year, and had fed and clothed 300 needy during this time. The I. B. W. Club, of Chicago, reported the setting aside of $10 annually for Provident Hospital. The G. O. P. Elephant Club reported raising $23 for charity during the year, and the expenditures of $15. The Springfield Club reported Aid for the Old Folks' Home in that city. Mrs. S. J. Gray, of Chicago, read an excellent paper on the "Effect of Kindergarten Training on the Child in its Home Life." Mrs. Gray is well prepared for kindergarten work. Mrs. Cora Page, of Peoria, and Mayor Bryan gave the addresses of welcome. Mrs. West. Vice-President of the Federation, responded to these addresses with great tact and cordiality. Officers elected as follows: Pres., Mrs. Jennie McLain, Springfield; First Vice-Pres., Mrs. Sarah Reid, Chicago; Second Vice-Pres., Mrs. Julia Duncan, Springfield; Third Vice-Pres., Mrs. R. Yares, Evanston; Fourth Vice-Pres., Mrs. Alice Stanford, Peoria; Fifth Vice-Pres., Mrs. A. R. Fields, Peoria; Sec., Mrs. Fannie Immanuel, Chicago; Ass' Sec., Mrs. G. Hall, Peoria; Treas., Mrs. M. H. Anderson, Chicago. The following is an interesting essay received through the courtesy of the "Wednesday Afternoon Club," of Springfield. Ohio, prepared and read by one of its members at a recent meeting of the club. The thoughts presented are suggestive of the line of work undertaken by many of the clubs, and will be helpful in more ways than one: CHARITY Charity is the life-giving element of human kindness. It is that one touch of nature that makes the whole world kin. In all ages and among all the nations of the world it has been recognized as a great factor with those who have striven hard to aid and to elevate the human family. Charity is one of the great links of Christianity, for the Bible teaches that God loves the cheerful giver. The word means not only in the broad sense to give of our worldly goods, but to aid others with our influence, and kind advice. This kind of charity oftimes accomplishes more than the golden coin could possibly buy. We should not only give of our worldly goods, but do that which our hands find to do in aiding and helping those in distress. Whatever we give as charity let it be given with a feeling deep in our hearts that we are doing good. Let us try to accomplish more in the future than we have in the past for the good of charity. Let each one make some sacrifice, ever so little, in order that we may help some unfortunate one; for he that lends sparingly shall reap sparingly. He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord, and like bread cast upon waters, it returns again after many days. AMUSEMENTS. November 1st to December 6th, 1901. Let every reader of this pamphlet pay us a visit and bring your friends. We shall introduce the latest attractions and display the newest decorations. We shall endeavor to please all who may come. Our twenty-four departments will be Cosmopolitan in their appearance. Come and rest for yourself. Everything will be up to date. Come and meet your many friends in a social way. There will be unusual attractions each night. Up to date music will be rendered The Church is Centrally Located to all Street cars. The officers of the Board of Directors are I L Thomas, D. D, pres, J. A. Wade, first vice president; Annie M. Smith, second vice president; Chas E. Sprague, B A. secretary; T. E Jones, assistant secretary; H. E Jenifer, treas. The General Officers of the Bazaar are C E Fuller, General Superintendent; I. L Henson, LL. B assistant superintendent; Bertie E Board, registrar of articles; Alice M Carroll, general secretary; Genevieve Thompson, Bertina Mason, assistant registrers of articles; Gabriella Garnett, Lula E. Brown, Bessie Lanham, assistant general secretaries. The Departments consist of Jewelry and Silverware, China and Glassware, Art Gallery, Perfumery and Toilet Articles, Fruit, Fancy Articles and Dry Goods, Stationery and Periodicals, Candy, Leather, Tin and Woodenware, Groceries, Panties and Popcorn, New Century Restoration, Fishing Pond, Linen, Children's Corner, Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Soda and Lemonade, Official Com, Badge, Refreshments, Lunch and Supper, Cake Sale, Pie Sale, Cloak Room, Circulars and Cards all over the country. Up-To-Date Music Each Evening. THE GREAT CAKE AND PIE SALE Our Cake Sale will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Pie sale, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A NEW CENTURY MEMORIAL A NEW CENTURY MEMORIAL A careful record will be kept by the Registrars, and this volume will be preserved as a part of the history of the church. OUR NEW CENTURY REGISTRATION will be an attractive feature of the B-zaar. Don't fail to register your name and address. SPECIAL ANNOU: CEMENT TO THE PUB LIC Great attractions each evening. The prize tickets will admit you to all the attractions with the exception of November 4th and 15th. The friends of Asbury Church and business houses all over the country are hereby invited to send to Rev. I. L. Thomas, pastor, 1914, with S. n. w., Washington, Q. C., a donation or gift for the Bazaar, Rev. I. L. THOMAS, B. J., from SCO for sell ng 2 F (EE Ws VI £24 boxes Salvona Soaps 6 : en “-e 2 ea a Spee To introduce our season ores eben nee a ~ 7 me to y pu nasi ss = : peer PTT ¥ Ee sores purchaser of @ box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass SS Ra Rey Pai0 se inch fcuit bowl. or choice of many other valuable ees OVea cles. T gent who sells 24 bo ap Ww 1 Bey AAAS 43 so-piece Dinner Set full size, hendsomely decorated snd v a cold-lined. We also sive €urtains, Couches Rockers Par- — ee s. ‘in, i sic: 8 soa eran naay cucu for soiay eaten Snes fay ae amee gegen ays to deliver goods and collect for them. We give cash commission if di oN < ; We prepay all freight charses- Illustrated cats ee quired, Waloropey eae ed catalogue free. W rite to-day, SALVONA SOAP We can personally assure our read r i : jas We canipersanally ssenscoeeraatcts that the Salvona Soap Co., iS thorouely reliable and trust- The Hotel Brunswick: 235 Pennsyania A venue, n. w, jaa. P Ee , Strict Cee iy uN2 / Class \\ \ —¥f my H t | LS ote Jd. GW Yar Drake, FIUpricvr. A strictly first class botel for the accommodation of colored people. Newly refurnished, centrally located, heated by steam, electric lights and all modern improvements, Sixty rooms and first class cafe. Your patronage solicited. 235 Penasylvania Ave. n. w., Washington, D. C. Southern Dental Supply Co. . 705 12th Streeet, Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Student supplies at prices less thaa S. 5. White's. s@ Our goeds are warranted. The Al. Walker Boot Biacking Stand STRICTLY HIGH-CLASS WORK. The Latest Shades of Dressing in Tan and Ruset Shoes. Private Messenger Service. Main Stand = = B.and0. Hotel A@ Bicycles Cleaned, Stored and Repaired. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G Mus'cal netesof St. Luke’s Church The St. Luke’s Church quar'ette, probat ly the most competant a d ait 8- tie in the city among our colorea voc: l- ists is composed of M s3 Nettie Murrey Mg: Marie James, Dr Welker and Mr. W:lliam H, Fossett. This quartatte shuld be heard to be apprecia.ed. ‘fhis quartette is supplemented by a large chorus of acceptable voices. Each Sunday evenirg the musical portion of the church is accom papied by a competent orchestra. ‘On the second Sunday evening in esch month during the present season a sacred service of song will be given by tne eboir. ‘At all the services of the church the strangere a 1d visitors ate cordially wel- comed, The seats sre free, aud polite ushers are always iu attendance. Rev. JS. Johnson goe3 to Ohio to night to be home in time to vote nevt Tuesday, As agent of W lbertorce Un- iversity, he is responsible for three more young men taking a scientific course In that coilege. They are Geo. J. Clark, Chas R Thompson and Augu-- tue Williams They will accompany him West tonight. —_—_---__—__ NOTICE Mr. John T. White, forme:ly of Au- gusta, Ga.. but more yecently of West Asbury Park, N. J., is not connected with The COLORED AMERICAN in avy way and the public is warned against transacting business with him for this paper. —_—--—— : Notica to Agents. All agents who have not remilied for the October papers will please do so at cues. VIEW OF ANASHVILLELAWYER (Continued From Page 1 ) The colored people of ihe South, though they have not always felt as. now, realize that their best interest lies in the cultivation of a friendly feeling between themselves and their white neighbors and they propose henceforth to give their hearty support to any effort of President Roosevelt to bring about this result. Whenever the sympathy and support of the best classes of Southern white men can be enlisted in securing the colored man his civil and political rights under the law, there will be no more trouble about the matter. He will get them and all will be peace and tranquillity. | “Yes, the Booker T. Washington idea of industrialism is taking strong hold in the minds of both the colored and white people all over the South, Everywhere he is looked upon as the great apostle of industrialism and honored for the stand he has taken in inspiring the colored people with a proper appreciation of the importance of working out their destiny along lines of industrial and material ad- vancement. The school at Tuskegee is not only doing a great work with- in itself for the colored people of Ala- bama, but its influence is spreading all over the South, and on almost every land the inspiration of a new indus- trial period is taking hold of the peo- ple and they are moving forward with new hope. Not only is Mr. Washing- ton’s idea of industrial education tak- ing strong hold on the people, but his time he may yield and be silent for idea of the relationship of the two races is being heartily indorsed and is doing a great deal toward bringing ! about an era of confidence and mutual good feeling between the white and | colored people of the South.” Frinee Georg~ County Poli'ics. The adventsr «i mover -f. Key in- -o Prince G orge County olivier oa put new life into the work Col Key has opened the Key Stone Pak at Sui - land. Md, and is putting | is characier- ‘istic energy into the campaign in in +truct ng voters and in wringing the leaders together. A big republican m «ss meeting was held st Suitla d last Sat- urday night, Oct 26th, when more than one thousand active reput licans were :resent ‘he meeting was ad- dressed by the State and local cendi dates and much enthusiasm was put in. tothe work. Mr. Horsce Crczier, one of the most successful avd weal'hy truck farmers in Prince Georse Coun- ty and active in P:ince George politics, presided at this meeting. Among the sreakers present were Mr Wm. N Fish er; candidate for State senator; Mr Jas. P. Curley, and Jas H Sbeeve, candi- dates for the house of delegates, John N. Hardesty, candidate for sheriff, Wm R &mith, candidate for register of wills; Wm. D. Pyles, candidate for road commissioner, John Hawkins and others. The meeting was opened promptly at 7p. m, with music by the Key Stone Park orchestra, A large number of vo- ters from the various parts of Prince George county were present and the meeting was held until a late bonr in the night. Col. RobertH Key has lost nina ot his quondam pop. larity. An Item. When Capt. David J. Gilmer, of the 49th U, & V., returned from the Phil- ippine Islands, he brought a little Fil - pino boy, the son of achief, to bo €du- cated. This young mau was placed in the schools at Greensboro, N. ©., aid made such rapid progress that Capt. Gilmer has sent him to Springfield, I), to enter schoc! at that place. The Taylor Choral Society The meeing of the 8 Coieridge Taylor Choral Society, to effect a permanent organt- Za icn wi'l be held at the residencecf Mr 4. F, Hit er, 2 526th street, D. w-, ‘Luesday even- ing, November Sth at 7 o'clock sharp. A cir- eniar has becn ist ued calling 0} OD *1' persons {ntere-ted nsuch a movemer! to atiend the meeting #nd assist in organizirg tbe society The yur’ ose js to form a buge¢borus snd sing 8. Co'eridge Tey lor’s tam vs" Hiawa’ ha’ during the coming winter. When he g1eat composed is eXpected ‘n Warhirgron. 5 DRESSMAKING ACADIMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Pertec- lion Talior System MmeJ A. Sma'lwood, So'e Agent 1513 Madison street, uorthwest, Morning class from 9a. m_ to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5p. m. daily, Evenings tror 7.50 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress. makers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. 4@-WANTED—To learn the wondertul De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visibie Seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder, Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as success— lu} work in any of the professions, No detall is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or witbout seam and gaarantee perfect fits, and complete your covrse with a diploma. Puptis can enter at any time ss DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accident would be a very good thing to have around, if uuly for Pin Mond? 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, oth and F Sts. Washington, D.C Help Wanted. rt ene me Wanted an active, intelligent young man to col- lect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office, ————— eee Do you want work? Do yeu want a job? If <9, advertise in these columns. ee Anactive, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work — Wanted Rooms. TE If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. FOR RENT-». Large Room, Furnished or Un- furnished. with or withont Board, With Gas and Bath 423Q Street, N_W. 3 Steet NW FOR {+ NT—One furnished room on SpruceSt Le Droit Park for gentieman Reasonable Just the thing for stndent. clerk or professional man Address. are Colored American 459 C street northwest. if FOR RENT.—Front and rear arlors suitable for ph sician, folding dors, ' ed-room and office. 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First class in Every Particular. J. G. VAN BRAKLE, Proprietor. WASHINGTON, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Campaign in Maryland to be Short and Sweet:The Test of the New Election Law-The Social Stock Company in New Quarters-Baltimore City News. Baltimore, Md., Special: -Two more weeks of campaigning will bring to a close the most peculiar campaign in Maryland politics. The issues have involved the very right of suffrage, the evil accomplished by the extra sessions of the legislature has been shown, and yet except during the past two weeks has there been any of that enthusiasm which generally marks a Maryland campaign. With it all Maryland will go republican and that too by such a decided majority that for all time to come the democratic party will know that tampering with the ballot, which means tampering with the people's liberties, is most dangerous and fatal to political success. The cry of "Negro rule," etc., has lost its effect upon the voters mind, and the well-thinking people of the State both white and colored are determined that the enemies of good and decent government shall be defeated once and for all. The people of Baltimore have shown in no uncertain way their hospitality to the ministers and bishops who attended the Ecumenical Conference in London. At Ebenezer church last week Bishop Lee, the preaching bishop of this diocese was welcomed by the citizens. Welcome receptions were also tendered Rev. John Hurst by the members and friends of Bethel church, to Rev. J. W. Bckett by Trinity church and Rev. J. Albert Johnson by St. John's Temple. Bishop W. B. Derrick of New York delivered an interesting lecture at Behel A. M. E. church on Thursday evening. Mrs. Lena Akles who has been confined to her home by illness has fully recovered. The Weldon Social and Stock Company has completed arrangements for location in a well appointed house and in an excellent locality. This organization bids fair to eclipse all other organizations of its kind among colored young men of the country. Messrs. George Bundy and Lewis Haines of Philadelphia visited the city last week. S. James P. E church entered its new and magnificent edifice corner Park avenue and Preston street. The exercises were interesting, a history of the church was given by Rev. George F. Bragg, Jr., the rector, and special music was rendered. Mr. James Fessenton the choir master of Madison St. Presbyterian church sang an excellent solo, Many prominent visitors attended the exercises among whom was Ex-Mayor F. C. Latrobe who has for years been a constant friend of the church. Mr. John R. Young, the caterer, has removed from W. Lauvale street to Richmond street where he will enlarge his business and be nearer his patrons. Mr. Young's career bids fair to be very successful. The Public Waiters Association composed of the most thrifty and industrious public waiters in the city, incorporated last week with the following incorporators; William A. Fisher, president; John R. Pratt, jr., vice president; Edward A. Adams, secretary; James E. Dougherty, treasurer and Captain George M. Matthews, chair of Board of Governors. Lawyer Harry S. Cummings who is an honorary member and attorney for the Association prepared and filed the articles of incorporation. The Republican Guide, under the energetic and thrifty management of Rev. John H Collett is becoming one of the best colored papers in this section of the country. Lawyer Harry S. Cummings is attorney for the Republican Guide in case of the application for a receivership filed by C. C. Levy a former employee of the paper. Elaborate arrangements are being made by the young men of Baltimore to entertain Mr. Noah L. Thompson of Chicago who will soon lead to the altar Miss Lillie B. Murphy of this city. Mr. Thompson is a native Baltimorean where he reigned in social life before his appearance in and leadership of Chicago's colored "smart set." ARLIE. The First Issue of the New Magazine "Country Life in America" Doubleday, Page & Co. announce that their magazine, "Country Life In America" has found a welcome of unexpected proportions and enthusiasm. The published announcement has led to orders for more than the first edition and of advance subscriptions from wouldbe readers in unexpected numbers. One prominent gentleman in New York so approved of the idea as told of in a newspaper that he sent fifteen subscriptions for himself and friends weeks before he could possibly receive the first issue. Not only does the idea of "Country Life In America" appeal to all who love the country, but the name of the Editor, L. H. Bailey, of Cornell, gives solid assurance that the magazine will be popular, interesting, beautiful and of high standard. Certainly, no more superbly illustrated magazine has ever been printed. To make sure of a 'fair start,' the publishers issued a complete sample number and have improved vastly upon this, now that they have finally issued the initial number. Among the contents is an article by the editor on Abandoned Farms, what they are and what may be done with them, with charming illustrations; an illustrated account of Ex-Governor Levi P. Morton's place, Ellerslie; a two page collection of suggestive pictures of Pleasant Country Homes; the history of the frog from tadpole to froghood, with remarkable photographs by A. R. Dugmore, made from life; articles on planting the lawn, the art of letting things grow, the newest fruits, and a vast amount of practical matter about the garden, the greenhouse, and even the window box, all of which is abundantly illustrated. FOOTBALL IN THE WEST. George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo.—The College Foot Ball Team, the "Deweys," gained a decisive victory over the Plaza High School of Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday, Oct., 19.h. The score was 33 to 0. The victory so easily gained was due to the swiftness o. the Deweys. The touchdowns were made by Kibby, Belland and Williams, the star backs. The college team is regarded by ex experienced spectators as the fastest in the State. The first public retorical exercises were held Friday, Oct., 18th. A good programme was rendered. The young ladies of the school are preparing for an entertainment for the purpose of raising funds for the fitting up of the girls of the gymnasium. The young ladies of the school organized their Literary society last Friday afternoon, the "Athenian." Miss Allie Smith of Louis a, Miss Lillian Hayner of Kansas City, and Miss Mary Campbell of Springfield were elected President, Vice President and Secretary, respectively Capt. O. U. 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Rates chee fully 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. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes insides Eurglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, ac. DO YOU NEED If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. O. 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. Telephone Main 1768. Established 1873 S. H. HINES AND COMPANY Undertakers Embalmers and Funeral Directors. 1315 14th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. MASONIC Washington, D. C., November 25, 1901. Mr. Editor:—I was greatly pleased with the demonstration made by Social Lodge, No. 1, last night at the 76.h anniversary of their organization, but I feel compelled to utter a mild nose of criticism touching a custom all too prevalent functions of this character which was religiously followed last evening. I refer to the plea—I might almost say demand—made upon the masons and upon the audience generally for the inevitable "collection." This was in most execrable taste! Social Lodge advertised broadly her intention to celebrate this anniversary and cordially invited the entire craft and friends of the order to attend, and then having corralled the crowd proceeded, through her accredited agents, to "do" them out of their money. As well invite a man to your home to dinner and then blandly ask him to pay for it! How much more dignified and truly hospital it would have been if Social Lodge had appropriated a sufficient sum from the funds of the lodge to defray the needful expenses. Of course everyone present, after enjoying the symposium, felt a certain duress to give. It was the only incident marring an otherwise perfect meeting and I do not doubt that a majority of those present shared the writer's feeling of exasperation at being thus held up and made to disgorge. Of course, Social Lodge in doing this was only following a vicious precedent set by many otherwise worthy bodies, but it may well be assumed that the custom is one which will hereafter be "more honored in the breach, than in the observance," Respectfully, A Master Mason. Any brother desiring the ritual or monitor could do well to see Deputy Grand Master Malvin at once. 510 10 h Street, Northwest, from 9 to 4 P. M. then 2108 Ward Place, Md. The news is still encouraging coming from the sick room at the Emergency Hospital where Past Deputy Grand Master James L. Johnson is confined. Any brother desiring to send anything to him would do well to consult Broth-Jas. Newman, 3rd & C Street, Southwest, or Brother Geo. W. Pitts, Treasury Department. Brother Thomas L. Dent, Past Senior Grand Warden of the jurisdiction of Georgia, was present at the work done by Eureka Lokge, the candidate being L. H. White of Augusta, Ga. Past Grand Master Henry Coleman and Past Grand High Priest Samuel H. West were present at the contest work done by both Lodges and were well pleased. Bro. E. E Cooper, Editor of The Colored American, was present and witnessed the work in the contest for the jewel. There was a time when these contests could be judged by simply observing, but not so now, if what Cardoza, Turner ahd Weatherless have to say about it is so. The Senior and Junior Grand Wardens were conspicious by their absence THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. for the contest work It is to be regretted that they were not there to give their official approval of the most excellent work done Ill. Robert L Pendleton, Commander of Jonathan Davis Consistory, $ 3 2^{\circ} $ assisted by Ills. Warfield, Childs, Steward, Bray and others conferred in due and ancient form the $ 3 1^{\circ} $ and $ 3 2^{\circ} $ A. A, Scottish Rite, Monday night last, after which this Grand Lodge had a sumptuous banquet at Irving's Hall, 410 D Street, Northwest. Bros. Arnett, Beason and Weatherless have declared that if they live Pythagoras, No.9, will have that jewl, next year. Well there will surely be three funerals as the Jewel will not go there. MRS. LAYTON'S LITERARY. She Makes Eloquent Addresses before the Teachers' Institutes in Maryland Cities. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton was in Cantonsville, Md., Sunday, October 13th, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Coston of A. M. E. Church. She was royally entertained by these hospital friends. Mrs. Ruth Murray Collett, Vice President of the Woman's Mine Missionary Society, an organization that is doing and untold amount of good. Forty per cent of all funds collected (and they have a society every where there is an A. M. E. Church) is for foreign missions and sixty for home work. They employ men and women to go out and organize churches and Sunday schools, help poor charges and look after the poor and needy of the race and make them presentable to attend the House of the Fork. Mrs. Layton read a very practical paper at night for the Missionary Society of this little town. The home was crowded in spite of the inclement weather and a splendid collection for the cause was raised. On Friday, October 18, Mrs. Layton went to Mariboro, Md., to read a paper to the teachers of Montgomery County, who were holding an Institute in the Town Hall. All the teachers of the county were present. Mr Stone, county superintendent (white) presided. When Mrs Layton had finished he thanked her and said, "It is the best paper I have ever heard read by a black or white woman, before a Teacher's Institute. She has told you so many good things. She got down to the ground work—what I wanted to tell you, but dared not." The teachers had a special dinner prepared. Mrs Layton, in company with Revs. Howard and Grimes visited the Mariboro Jail and talked and prayed with the murderer Henry Boyd who is condemned to be hung. She reports the jail almost filled with our race and the saddest scene of all was a poor, neglected little girl who appeared to be about 10 years old, the only female in the jail. She has been there four weeks awaiting her trial. It is claimed that she three stones at a white woman. Sunday, October 20, Mrs. Lay on went up in Virginia between Sterling and Falls Church and helped organize a Sunday School. They named it the McKinley Memorial. It is planned to purchase ground, erect a building and some day have a Manual Training School there, also a High School. Among others who went up in were Dr. Wm. H. Conner and wife, Mrs E. Patterson Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Taylor Revs. Lott, Dixon, Nelson and Logan Johnson, Prof. J. T. Layton, Capt Norman. Mr. Ferdinand Lee was chairman. Mr Jas H. Jackson is the founder of this school and is now serving as its superintendent. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, - D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. 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Do you realize that there is published in Boston Mass, a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a single copy of this magazine same will be sent you receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $100 address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MASSINE Dept. A & Park Square Boston Mass CORBY'S "MOTHER'S BREA It is easily the best bread in the world are and wholesome and is the greatest stra- ing food you can eat. Mothers Bread is so a thousand grocers in this city. Try it Corby's Modern Bakery. 8 ee [he Golored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub- lisbing Cempany. ee A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. ee SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year - : $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three montis , : 60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may ve sent by postofiice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer— not necessarily tor pypjication, but as a guar- ante e of good faith. We solicit news, Contributions, opinions’ and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, uniess it is ordered by us, All matter intended for ——— must reach this office by Wednes- yy of each week to insure insertion in the current issue ‘®™ Acents are wanted everywners, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line, Display advertisements, $2 per square incn per inser- tion. Discounts made on large contracts, a at the Post-office as second-class mail letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THR COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, ManaceR 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. ———_—_—_—_—__OO SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1901. APPOINTMENT OF EX-GOV. JONES. | Too much cannot be said in praise of the appointment of former Goven- or Thomas G Jones, who was recent-- ly named by President Roosevelt as a federal judge in the State of Alabama. The action indicates that only the best men are to be chosen for high places in the Eouth; and that the judiciary, upon whom the enforcement of law vi- tally depends is to be a character that will inspire the respect of all classes, The swasbuckler, political adventurer and demagogue are all to be relegated in the interest of a purer political at- mosphere. The traders upon race pr<jadice will not be periitted to prof- it by a spurious leadership of the Ne- gro, and when the right kind of a re- publican cannot be found, the presi- dent correctly takes the position that preterment should go to the most liber- al and progressive democrat available Ex Gov. Jones belongs to the aris- tocracy of the South—the class who own the land, who represent the Chris. tianity, the intelligence and best im- pulses of that section. His two terms in the gubernatorial chair stamped him aga moral force and a man of unflinch ing devotion to his plain duty. No one has more vigorously opposed the orie- sided disfranchisement advocated ix the Constitutional Convention and n¢ one has been half so courageous in the condemnation of mob violence thar Judge Junes. His selection is Presi- dent Roosevelt’s reply to the lynche: and acsassians of Alabama and shoul further disregard of law obtain, the de mands of justice will be faithfully an fearlessly met as far as the federa court can reach them. ‘There is regeneration ahead for th South if it will accept the President’ overtures in the right spirit, an join with him in a plan for a broade ‘Americanism—in a dissolulion of sec tional lines aud the obliteration of th «jnyiaible empire.” It will be en ever lasting shame if a desire to invade th domestic privacy of the Presider should be permitted to nullify the goo work that has been so auspiciously b THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D OG gun in Alabama and South Carolina. The best people everywhere wish for great results and they should not be stifled for trivial cause. Let us judge President Roosevelt by his public policy as exemplified in the appointment of clean honorable and high'minded Gov. Jones. The per: sonal life and customs of the man in the White House are matters wholly apart from the arena of national dis- cussion, Senator McLaurin stil] has a finger in the South Carolina “pie.” Se FAIR PLAY AT 1HE CENSUS OFFICE. Director Merrain, of the Census Of: fice cannot be accused of unfairnes to his colored employees. If any color prejudice has ever been mani- fested in the Bureau, it has never been with his knowledge or consent Should fact be presented to him, giv: ing evidence that any discrimination is being practiced by subordinates against any clerk, white or black, a stinging rebuke is sure to follow. The per cent of removals of Negroes is much smajler than is true of the whites, and it is not expected that our representa tion will suffer material reduction be: fore the close ot the main body of the census work. In Messrs, Powers. Moroseu, Woodward, Langley and others, Director Merrian has a3 manly a force of assistants as can be found in the land. Our real leaders are those who ead in doing. According to Mr. Watterson, the democratic party purposes to “lay dead” and win out in 1904 on the re publicans. That is an old trick, but it won’t work, A party that has no positive convictions upon anything save the Negro problem and has never been able to sustain a single conserva: tive policy cannot be trusted to admin: ister the affairs of a great nation like ours. Mr. Watterson’s mint beds have have gone back on him this year and he is clearly entitled to another guess. We are glad to note that Senator Hanna is still in the harness. The success that individuals of the colored race have attained alorg all avenues of business is but sn index to what is possible for the many when the 90,0000 colored people of Washington wake up and see the great race ad: vantage of helping one another in bus juess Business is the line of progress for the race offering the l.ast resist- ance. Eee - We are till waiting for those sub- scribers who received bills from this office recently, to send in their sub scription. Many of the subscribers do noi know of the expense we are put to in notifying them, and delay sending in their eubscription so long that they are sometimes ashamed to send it in, Those who have not remitted will oblige us by doing so at once. SS What one c.lored man has done ethers may do. The white people of the South seem to have set up a stone wall to stop the colored brother'socially, but they pro claim that they invite us to tread the highway of busines; and industrial ac: tivity. Let us accept their ie The butiness status of the race would be given a great impetus if the cry, “oo patronage without representation” should be adopted. Every colored man who succeeds in | business is an inspiration and a hope for hundreds of others who will be lead |to attempt to do what they see one of their own race doing. | Musical Association cf St, Luke’s P, E, Church. The annus! meeting of the above Bamed aseocistion was held at the Rec- | tory, 1411 Corcoran Street last Monday evening The: fil :ers elected for the en- suing year were #8 fol.ows: Pres- idont, J. A. Jobnson; Vice President, Mrs Eiiza J. Nor- wood; Secretary, Mrs. Celestine slaton; Treasur- r, Mrs, Anna 4. Cole. Execnu- _ ve Committee, i J. Lester. An- sie Jobnson, So- fa Dargerfield, Apna E. Crugou, & bel a (SES A ‘ V7) wg NX Se and An:aJ.Smuih, +he object of the association is not as its name would seem to in‘er, that of strictiy musical; it is more than this, that of farthering the interest of the music of the church, that of meeting together rezul-rly each month for voice intercourse and enjoy- ment and that of passing a quiet even- ing in informal greetings and converse. Eligibility to membership does not require knowledge of music in any form, nor, that such member should be al attendadt upon the services of St. Lukes Church. Any lady or gentle map is eligible upcn quaifying the payment of the fre, twenty-five cents, and ten cents monthly fee thereafter The meetings are beld regularly the first Menday in each monta, lasting op avout an sverage of about one heur, after which the remainder of the even ing is spent in innocent games, recita- tions, miusic, in trumental and vocel as those precent mayetlect Slight re- freshments are alwsys served by the Executive Commtttee. Az the meeting held last Monday evening the folluwing informal programme was moat accepta- bly rendered: Instrumental solo, pi- ano, Mrs. Andrew F. Hillyer; Solo, vocal, Mizs Marie James; Instrumental solo, Mra. Pell sam; Select reading Mre, Jesse Lawson. The next regu'ar mee'- ing will b3 held at ‘he rectory, Monday evening Nov, 4b after which such meetings, the first Monday in each montb, will be held at tke rceidence o! the member who may kincély place their parlors at the eervice of Lne ats > ciation. 3) | EDITOR’S MAIL BAG, i 000004004 802992555400 OOE0 COULDNT DO WITHOUT IT. Elitor The Colored American:—We have been a subscriber for The Colored American for the past 3 yerrs. We could not do without it, as I corsider it the OnLy Race paper. Yours for toe continued success of The Colored American, East Orange, N J.. Sept 6. J. NONE SHOURD BE WITHOUT IT. To the Elitor of Tbe Colored Ameri- can: —P!ease fiad enc! sed subscription for one (1) year for one of the best Ne- gro paper I haveever seen or read. No colored temily should be without it ee- pecially those of the Masonic Fraternity ‘Trusting }t may live from generation to generation, | am fraternally yours, A.F H., See’y, has, Dateher Lodge, 15, ~ Washingtun,D.C.,Oct.13, F.A.A.M INSPIRING, To the Editor The Colored American, I herewith enclose one dollar sng te cents, ($1 10), Please send me The C lored American for six months, { love to read the paper because its a Ne. gro Journs! and it inspired me to the highest of my ambition, Caddo, I. T. N JB, THE BRIGHTEST OF THEY ary, Mr. E E. Cooper, Editor The Colored American, Sir:—Please find enclosed herewith my subscription to The Uo}. ored American. I am sorry I slowed my subscription to expire. I have no thought or intention of giving up your paper which in my humble jadgement is the brightest and best of them all, Yours very truly, G W. B. Oct. 11, Ft. Scott, Kang. ———_+ = WEALTHY COLORED TENNESSEAN, Nap'er Court one of the Largest ana Pe t Equipped Business Blocks in Nashville Owned by a con-in law of the Late John M. Langston—What the Afro- Americans in Tenneseee are Doing Nashville, Tennessee, Special—No better evi- dence of the progress that the Afro-American is making is shown than in his ownership of real es: tate, The record made by the young Tenneseeans, who have come up since ante-bellum days, isa ma_nificentone. They have shown ability of the very highest order not only to obtain education and culture, but to acquire valuable property as well, Some of the largest tax payers in Davidson county, Tenn., are colored men. and these for- tunes. which they hold in a large Measure, have been made and acquifed by them since emancipa- tion, Hon. J. ©, Napier is a splendid type of this class of young men. Through tact, energy and square dealing he has made a way for himself, and he stands for all that is inspiring in American citizen* ship. A successful business man, a lawfer with a large and lucrative practice, he is an active parti- cipant in public affairs and takes an interest in ail which concerns the public weal. He is a republi- can of the sterling. progressive kind and he repre- sents that element of the party so nobly embodied in President Roosevelt. Wile in Washi ston the other day he called on President Roosevelt and was accorded a most cordial interview which is prin:ed in another partof this issue of The Colored American .Mr- Napier left the White House highly pleased with bis reception by the President and expresses great hope and faith in the Presi- dent's ability to serve the whole people for the best interests of all concerned. The President took advantage of Mr. Napier's presence to in quire into the conditons in the South and Tennes- see especially, believing as he does, that the young and progressive element and those who aré in touch with the people, are best equipped to under- stand the conditions and needs of the people. Napier Court is a three story brick building lo- cated at 411 North Cherry street. The first floor is occupied by Messrs Sevier and Parker, druggists and | harm&cists, who do a thriving business. The second floor consists of fourteen office rooms with all modern improvement and plenty of light and ventilation. The first room is occupied by Dr E- B. Jeffers n, a dentist who is a graduate of the Mehary Medical College and is a successful prac- titioner_whose patrons are not confined to one race. The secend suite of rooms is occupied by P, W. Adams attorney-at-iaw and special pension ' attorney, and by Dr. C. O. Hadley, a graduate of | Mehary Medical College, who is a member of the faculty. Mr. Hadley is one of the most t romising |young men in Tennessee. Mr W. A ( rosth- | waite, attorney-atlaw.and a graduate of Fisk Uni- | versity occupies the third suite of rooms. He has ) | a most extensive and paying law practice. Cap’ George T. Robinson, a graduate of Fisk Univer sity, and a veteran of the Spanish American war, occupies the next suite of rooms and has a good practice- Mr-R L Mayfield. a graduate of How- ard University is an occupant of this suite also. He has only been in practice in Tennessee but 2 few Siyears, but is doing a prosperous business || and is a credit to his alma mater. He is known | among his fellow practitioners as a great hustler » | and mixer, and has many cases to his credit on [the dockets Prof J W. Grant, attorney-at law b and dean of the law department of Walden Ui versity, is an occupant of this floor Dr. Henry T Noel, one of the best known physicians in Tennes: see and a graduate of Mehary Med’cal College and one of the faculty of that great school, bas an ele- gant suite of rooms in this building Next :o Dr Noel is the apartment of Prof. A 4. Fisher. sec: | retary to the Independent Order of Immaculates, a powerful secret order in tennessee and M: F B. | Merritt grand master of the Order for the State of Tennessee. which has headauarters there Mr. G, W Gore. secretary ofthe Y M. C. 4 of Nashville also has quarters in this building. 0° -' the third floor of Napiet Court isa large, comme dius hall occupied as the headquarters of Inde N dendent Order of Immaculates. TA s | Hon. J. C. Napier, the owner of the building. a an elegant suit of rooms on the second floor and i Q said to be one of the largest owners of “es! est4 _ im Nashville Mr J, B Bosley, a success = real estate dealer. has a room on the third foot Speaking of the occupants of this building, 2n ol Y Nashville citizen said, “they are a you «. 2! © educated, progressive men, who are nt drarsin along but standing up They are success‘ul & their diff_rent professions and one of the evid-nc | of their succes® is the fact that Mr_ Napier rat@) has to ask for his rent, for at the frst of e4¢ | | month each tenant hands in his check fo 1 , amount due.” ‘The race needs mere lenders SOCIETY LADIES Use Peruna for Catarrhal Derangements. "Health and Beauty," a book treating on diseases peculiar to women, sent free to any address by Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. COLORED WASHINGTON. (Continued from 3 d page ) The business movement among the colored people of South Washington has reached a larger development than in any other section of equal population. Just why this is so, is not easy to tell, unless it be that the people over that way are more united and enterprising. In that comparatively small strip of territory between 7th and South Capitol streets and south of the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks, there are no less than 150 business places conducted by persons of color. about 60 of which are first-class business places, each having capital invested in the business ranging from three hundred to five thousand dol Perhaps the best representative of the all-around enterprises of this section is Mr. Lewis Jefferson, whose principal place of business is at 1901 First street southwest, while he has interests in several other business enterprises which require more or less of his time and attention. His chief business is that of a general contractor for excavating, plastering, painting, remodeling buildings, etc. He is also a large dealer in stable manure and other fertilizers, and is prepared to deliver them on order in any quantity from a bushel to car lots. Indeed, he makes a speciality of out of town orders. He has a large number of men engaged in repairing and fertilizing lawns; is a coal dealer, has real estate for sale and for rent, is interested in a blacksmith's shop, and is an all round business man, who all he can attend to. has all he can attend Like all of our successful men he has won his success by hard work. There are quite a number of successful colored grocers in Washington. Groceries, especially, is one of the classes of business in which enterprising men of the race have won a firm business capacity and have won a firm business footing for the race, in addition to their personal success. The number of colored dealers in groceries, etc., listed in Hibyen's "Colored Washington," for 1901, is one hundred and thirty. Of these, perhaps the most conspicuous in the northwest, considering time in the business, capital employed and amount of business done annually, is Mr. R. E. Hammond, at 1634 11th street. He has been singularly successful in winning the trade of his own race, a feat, generally considered by colored merchants, a hard thing to do. He believes that if the colored merchant keeps what his people want, sells to them in the way they want to buy, and as cheap as his competitors his people will patronize him. His wagons deliver goods to any part of the city. Not more than fifteen percent, of his regular customers are white Mr. Hammond is anxious that our youth should go into business more generally than they have yet done, believing that it is the only economical salvation for the race. He says if they will eschew pleasure, attend strictly to business, and stick to it, there is no doubt of success. Long before the great civil war colored men, and women too, had stands in the various markets, and now they find much employment there in various capacities, ranging from "cleaners" to clerks. It is not at all surprising that some of them should develop a desire to go into business for themselves, and what is more, that there should be in the markets of Washington many examples of successful colored men and women in business. One who strolls through any of the markets will find them engaged in any kind of business carried on there. Not many, but a few pioneers, who are blazing the way for others. Among those whose success is especially notable is Mr. Ewell L. Conway. stands 325 to 332, market corner 5th and K streets northwest, dealer in fruits, poultry and produce. You will observe that he has several stands and keeps the largest stocks of the best in that market. Stand off awhile and watch him wait on his customers. He can wait on more people, sell them more and send them THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. C. H. Buck, 2923 Douglas street, Omaha, Neb., writes: "I have used Peruna and can cheerfully recommend it as being the best remedy for catarrh and general debility that I have ever used." Yours gratefully, Mrs. C. H. Buck. Peruna is applicable to catarrh of any mucous surface of the body in all stages. From the slightest catarrhal attack or cold to the most chronic or pronounced case of hypertrophic form Peruna is a specific. Men and women are subject to catarrh. Women are even more subject to catarrh than men. This is due to many causes. The chief cause is the delicacy of her organism, as compared to man. The extreme sensitiveness of the mucous lining of every organ of a woman's body is well known to physicians. This explains why, in part at least, so few women are entirely free from catarrh. away better pleased than any other man in the market. He started in business with a capital that sounds ridiculously small, but he had worked around the market for some time, had learned the business and had won a number of friends. He endeavored to make up by affability politeness and the desire to please what he lacked in capital. He now has a business of which the whole race may well be proud. The business of the funeral director or "undertaker," as it is commonly called, is one in which colored men in Washington have won signal success. There are now some seventeen or eighteen firms. To earn the confidence that makes it possible for so many to succeed in this exacting and delicate business has been a very difficult task and exhibits in a strong manner the business qualifications wrapped up in the race. Without a doubt, the premier in this business is Mr. James H. Dabney 1132 3d street northwest. His hearses carriages and horses are as fine as any in Washington. He officiated at the funeral of the late Hon. B. K Bruce. His service was generally admitted to have been admirable in every respect. Mr. Dabney came to Washington from Richmond when a boy, just about the time of the close of the war. He soon entered as an undertaker's apprentice, gave his attention to the work and learned everything he could learn about the business. When he thought he was properly fitted, he left the service of his employer and with less than a five dollar bill in his pocket Miss Helen Murphy a popular society woman of Oshkosh, Wis., is an ardent friend to Peruna. The following is a letter written by Miss Murphy, and gives her opinion of Peruna as a preventive as well as cure for catarrhal ailments: Oshkosh, Wis. The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen-"About three months ago I contracted a severe cold at an evening reception, which settled on my lungs and threatened to be very serious. As my mother has used Peruna with good results, she sent for a bottle for me and I found that it gave me blessed relief. Before the second bottle was consumed I was well. "We keep a bottle of it on hand all the time and when I have been out in inclement weather, I take a dose or two of Peruna and it prevents my taking any cold and keeps me perfectly well." Yours very truly, Helen Murphy. he started in business for himself, directing funerals, and getting his supplies from the wholesale dealers, which he was enabled to do because he was known to them as a thoroughly trustworthy young man. His capital was his good name, not money. Mr. Dabney went into business in this small way in 1872. By hard work and painstaking devotion to his business that mounts well up into the thousands annually. He is married. His wife goes hand in hand with him in his business and in all of his undertakings. No small part of his success is due to her tactful handling of the office. He has a branch establishment in Alexandria, which is maintained at his high standard, and has shown a deserving degree of success. One of the most difficult trades for colored men to get a footing in Washington has been the lucrative business of a plumber. Several have attempted it with varying success. It has remained for Swan & Wilkins, Plumbers, to accomplish the feat. They are located at 1505 M street northwest. Mr. John Swan is well educated. He thoroughly learned the business from Mr. R. C. Brooks of 622 D street northwest, for whom he worked for twelve years. Mr. Wilkins brought to the firm large experience in the plumbing business. They have been in partnership for several years and have by honorable dealing and conscientious work built up a business that gives them all they can do. They do work for some of the most particular and best paying householders in the city, although they are noted for the 9 Miss Lillian Roenheld, a graduate from the Conservatory of Music, Paris is the violin soloist of the Chicago Germania Club. Miss Roenheld used Peruna as a tonic, when run down by overwork. She speaks of it in the following glowing terms: CHICAGO, ILL. The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen—"I cannot give too great praise to Peruna. Last winter my nervous system became so overtaxed from constant overwork with my violin that my right side seemed partially paralyzed. "I naturally became very anxious and consulted my physician. After giving me a couple of prescriptions without effect, he advised me to try Peruna, and I am glad to say it effected a speedy and permanent cure. "Although the past year has been a severe tax on me Peruna has kept me strong and vigorous." Yours truly, Lillian Roenheld. smallness of their bills. It is often said of the plumber that when you are compelled to send for one you might as well deed to him your house at once, as his bill will be more than the house is worth. Such is not true of Swan & Wilkins. It is only those who are stronger and more progressive than their fellows of any race who can be pioneers. Necessarily, there can only be a few of such. The masses of all peoples are induced to attempt only what they see others of their own kind doing. Those who lead in doing are the real leaders of a people situated as are the colored people of Washington. The first generation of freedom has produced a number of successful men and women along all avenues of endeavor, but it is not generally known that the number of successful colored business men is as large as it is; nor is it any better known that they own so many first-class business establishments in Washington. In an article of this it would be impossible to mention more than a small part of those whose success entitles them to be mentioned. We shall have to content ourselves in this issue with the mention of a few representatives in several lines of business, always keeping in mind the fact that these are only samples. The Lyceum at Shiloh Baptist Church, L S reet, beween 16 h and 17 h Streets, Northwest, is in full blast under the management of Prof. L M Hershaw. It meets each Sunday at 3:30, and distinguished speakers are on the program. The general public is invited.