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The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER THE MARYLAND ELECTION Interesting Doings in the Oriole City Old Bal more Boys—R ur to His Native Heath—Local N ws Notes Baltimore, M.I., Special: - The political battle is over for the present. Usually when the return have come in and it is determined by the counting of the votes, that one side or the other has won or lost, the public is satisfied and the voters are congratulated while the varquined is given a little hot air and advised to "try, try again." But no in Maryland, if there is any fact universally known as the result of the election it is this: that the State of Maryland (if twenty thousand ballots had not been illegally thrown out) was carried by the Republican by 15,000 to 20,000 majriy and that no more in us suvovers on of the will of the people have ever been perpetrated than in the election with which its falsified returns based upon pey jury and fraud, gives the Democrats a majriy in the legislature which will sent a Democrat to the United States Senate with credentials more aided than those of Snater Clark of Montana, less worthy than Qray of Pennsylvania, both of whom were excluded from the Senate. Happily Baltimore City where the count was in a measure fair, the Republican carried day and with the exception of the sheriff and probably the members of the legislature out of nine, the Democrats did not elect a candidate. If the Democratic party can gather any constitution either for the present or future from the election, they are most certainly welcome to it. At Madison St Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon last, the infant daughter of Hon Harry L and Blanche T. Cummings was christened. Hereafter she will be known as Lucille Theresa Cummings. Mrs. Dr Wm. H Waver stood as Godmother and Mr. W. H J. Wheeler as Godfather. Mr. and Mrs James H Hadwell at Washington and Mr J B Parker came from Washington to the christening. The Idus ral Home for Colored Girls at Melvale celebrated its anniversary last week. Mr. Gold borough Griffin, the ardent philanthropist is at the head of the institution which is doing a great work among the incorrigible females Rev. J. H Collett is the colored trustee appointed by the state to represent its interests. Mr. Augustus Donklin will be in charge of the Maryland Building at the Charleston Exposition. The Kindergartens will be opened by the School Board on January 1st. Lawyer Harry L. Cummings was the guest of the Grand Jury upon its visit to Charleston the Colored House of Reformation on Tuesday last. Mr. Peter Armstead who is as popular in Baltimore his native home as well as Boston his adopted home, was welcomed in the city by his many friends last week. He is the same well dressed stylish gentleman as "of old" and his many friends are proud of the good record made by him and his brother Council men Edward Armstead in Boston Mr. Wallace Smith, a very popular young Baltimorean has opened the (Continued on page 8.) MEN OF THE HOUR. J. H. H. PROF. ROBT. H. TERRELL Princpal f the High School M. B. MR. E M. HEWLETT. Attorney-At-Law. PRICE FIVE CENTS Prof Robert H. Terrell and Lawyer E M. Hewlett selected by President Roosevelt as Judges for the District. Emanuel M. Hewlett, Eq., is the son of the late Prof. A. M. Hewlett, of Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. He was educated at the old Cambridge High School and the famous Cuauncy Hall school of Boston, being the first colored man to enter that institution. He then entered the Boston University law school from which he graduated in 1877. He began the practice law in Boston, Mass., and removed to Washington in 1880 where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession ever since. He was admitted to the bar of the United States Court of Claims in October 1883 and in November 1883, on motion of Judge Jere M. Wilson, was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace by President Harrison in July 1890, and has been re-appointed by every President since He has from the start been one of the most prominent colored lawyers in the country. He has appeared with success in many very important murder cases in the District. Mr. Hewlett has appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States in seven or eight very important cases. He appeared in the case of Duncan vs. State of Missouri, with Mr. Walter F. Farmer another colored attorney, also with Cornelius J. Jones, Esq. in the cases of Smith vs State of Mississippi and Gibbon vs. State of Mississippi. He and Wilford H. Smith, Esq. were the first colored lawyers to win a case in the Supreme Court. The case of Seth Carter vs State Texas was decided in their favor on the 16th of April 1900. PROF KOBERT H TERRELL Prof. Robert H. Terrell was born in Orange County, Va., in 1857. He graduated from Harvard College in the class of 1884 with a degree cum laude. He won the distinction of being the first coorfer man to represent his class at Harvard as a commencement speaker. In September, 1884, he was appointed a teacher in the Colored High School, of this city, where he remained until he was made a chief of division in the United States Treasury, during the administration of President Harrison. In the meantime, he studied law at the Howard University Law School, from which he graduated as valedictorian of his class. On leaving the Treasury Department, July, 1893, Mr. Terrell became the law partner of John R. Lynch. Mr. Terrell was re appointed a teacher in the Colored High School, November, 1898, and made its principal, May, 1899. Mr. Terrell was not an applicant for the position which has come to him. He was strongly commended by Booker Washington. 10 THE WARFIELD AT HOME, The Elite of the Neti n’s Capial ao Honors to Freedmen’s Surge: n C hief ard His Bride—Some cf Those Preaent. ons Cl Uber Mapy ifichas ay & wou- ding reception given at their beautiful home, 1901 Eleventh street, n. w., frcm 8 to 10 o’clock Thursday evenitg The house was superbly decorated ad the walls of each rom seemed to ie= flect “love knots and ! apgy bloss ms,’’ ‘Tae bride is a most charming snd grace fal pers nality and rece.ved the best wishes and good cheer of the guests in a moat acceptablo and diplomatic man- ner and in. pressed all with her superior intelligence and her most pleasing manners, The bride’s gown, Jik> her entire trousscau, was of es quisite tex - ure, made after the most recent Paris fashion aad her ornaments most srtis- tically worn. The groom wasconventional in dress and disyl.yed to adventage all cf hie admirable persont! qualitits so well known to his many friends and the public in general; and which bave served him so wellinlife and wbicb have been fittingly rewarded by his se estion as Surgeor-in-Caief of Freec- ne.’s Hospital, The guests present represented the most representative citizens of Balu- more (the home of the bride) and Wasb ington. The ladics presen: were veti- table fashion plates and were arrayed in most beautiful and costly gowns. Their grace and style gave a high-toned and beautiful scente effect to the occa- sion. Among those invited to the ‘At Home” were Misses .Adah Thompson. Fannie L. Barbour, N. B. Groom, Lavinia Watkins ,Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith, Misses Bell and Mattie Ba’! Dr, and Mrs. D. Giant Scott, Mr Jas. Feszsenton, Dr. T S, Hawkins, Mr: Ma- son Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs. Weaver. Rev. T. A. Cullep, Meisre. Taomar Thompson, William Rose, Melville Lee Birnard Hughes, a:1 ot Baltimore. W.shington was represented by D.s. and Mesdames F. J. Shadd, C. B, Pa.- vis, B. 8. Lamb, E. A. Ballock, R M Biown, J. W. Mitchell, fewell, W 8 Naylor, E. D Williston; Prof. and Mrs. R H. Terrell. Major snd Mis. Fleetwood, Prot and Mrs. Kelley Mil- ler, Captain aud Mrs, T. 8. Ke ley, Ma- jorand Mrs C. A. Douglse3, Messrs and Mesdames H. Y. Arnett, Collixs, John Lemos, Haynes, J. G. Hutchins. Henry, D. B. McUary, H. E. Baker, Miss Margery Smith, Mrs. and Misses Ross, Miss Anna Simms, Rev. and Clair, Mrs. and Miss Sheppard, D, Jobn P. Tarner, Hughes, Mrs. Hawks- worth, Misses Page, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas, Misses Minnette Williams, and Grinage, Els A. Sweet, Dr W. P. Naprer and others. The presents were numerous and vely handsome and among those not:ced by The C 1 red American maa were silver tea epoons; buiter kniver; butter di-h- es; sets of salt and pepper; handsome pictures; toilet sets, spreads; table cov- ers; ornament:; lamps; clock*; chocc- late pitchers; photo ofthe bride (life size); sugar spoons; towels; napkins; candlelabra; shame; table covers; mus- tard spoons; oyster forks; ealad dishes; plates; placque; jardanieres; a beauti- ful plant; a 1ocking chair; umbrella THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, BO a vy 7 a bare . os ee Se. po 2 Woy ‘ ee op we, 7 “Geese Bes Lf Pay SA! = 2 i be . ais at we 5 : 4 =. 138 E ao fee: fet 4 pata Bs fe 4 ee iy at jh a a 4 ee eS a Sat eae a . — ao MRS HARRIET TUBMAN, A HEROINE IN EBGNY. A very unique but most valuabl pamphlet has come to this office under the caption of “Harriet ‘Tubman th Geroine in Ebony.” It is prepared by Mr. Robert W. Taylor the finan cial secretary of Tuskegee institute rath a most pertinent introduction by Prof. Booker T. Washington. The story of the life of this brave woman should be known by every intelligen: Afro-American old as well as young Her career reads like a romance won derfully blended with the elements o1 fiction. She was inservice in the dark |days, was a active participant in the funderground railway and without a knowledg. of the compass her only guide was the North star. She 1s now in poverty and the object of the pam- phlet is to secure funds enough through the sale of it to make the final pay ment on her home. Through the ef forts of Mr. Taylor, Prof, Washingt n and others, a small sum has beer raised but more is needed. The pam phlet sells for 25 cents but it is worth fifty times the selling price. Every Afro-American of race pride and eyv- ery patriotic Anerican should buy a copy of ths pamphlet, Send 25 cents to Robert W. 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Astwood, Editor of The Brooklyn Defender in an editorial of recent date, deplored the Roosevelt-Washington entertainment at the White House, and was of the opinion that he would be misunderstood by the colored people. No, he was not, but, he was better understood by the prejudice class in this section of the country. He is fully aware of the condition of the Negro in the South, and when he attempts to pacify prejudice sections with a prejudice editorist, Then we say, that he is really misunderstood by the colored people. We disagree with some people who say that Astwood has written the smallest article on this White House incident. He is prejudice to the core toward the President and Mr. Washington, and we think it would have been far better under existing circumstances that his courage had failed him before he wrote and published in his paper that hypocritical editorial. It was the one time that he should have taken the advice of his best friend, not because of his chances of not being appointed to Federal office, but because of his assistance in criticising the true American idea of the President, and because of his criticism of one who is a real Negro leader. Astwood says that the colored race has not been allowed to pick its own leaders, that they are made by the white man, He is off. Why should he name such leaders as Bishop Grant, Jno. M. Langston, P. B. S. Pinchback, B. K. Bruce, Frederick Douglass, Jno. R. Lynch, Judson W. Lyons, White and Cneatham, I will add the names of Bishops A.nett and Turner, if they are not leaders, and by their own force of character and ability, and not simply pushed up by the white man. Does Astwood propose (by his article) to tell us that Mr, Washington's leadership was not created in him ? That it was not by his hard work, his force of character or genius and all other forces necessary in the make-up of men which constitute real leadership? If the above names are worthy of mention as leaders of the race, the name, Booker T. Washington, should find itself somewhere on the top. The color of the skin has a great deal to do in the case, and it might be that The Brooklyn Defender is color-prejudiced too. It might be since his residence in N.J., he has turned white. It was a moral wrong on the part of The Defender to say or to have it said or considered that the prejudice of the North is greater towards the Negro than exists in the South. If it is true will Astwood tell us why he is now living in New Jersey? If it is true, will he tell us why all this criticism of President Roosevelt for having entertained an American citizen, a representative of ten or twelve millions of people, in the White House (by the Southern press) Mr. Washington was entertained by the President as an American citizen pure and simple, and the time is at hand when such should be considered by the intelligent, progressive and law-iding citizens of both sections of this limited country as lawful and expedient. The Negro's loyalty, patriotism and devotion to the South, and its pro- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. perity, his devotion, loyalty and patriotism towards this united country, entitles him to greater respects than are now shown him. The incident at the White House has no bearing on the Social condition of either section. It is impossible in a government like us that the White House regulate society, a government of the people, for the people and by the people, cannot regulate society. Representatives of all nations are represented and entertained at the White House. Some of them we all know represent immoral countries, and on account of our treaties, they are dined and entertained—and not a word said. We are told that some of them belong to Hermitic government. A people who do not regard society nor its morals are tolerated. Isn't it strange? I am in a position to say that the very people (some Southern papers sa.) desire to be white, and want social equality (with the whites) is not true. The intelligent Negro, seldom, if ever gives social equality consideration as defined by the Southern press. The only time he does, is when the press of the country or of some locality takes up the bug-a-boo, he has not the time to spare for adjusting social conditions of races. His time is fully occupied in a different direction. It is as much as he can do now (and for quite a while in the future), to regulate his social condition. Astwood says that the North is responsible for it all, and further says that the North is hypocritical, that it should give practical lessons. Astwood seems quite hasty in the solution of that most vexed problem. I think both sections of the country are doing something (and with very little hypocrisy) to adjust the condition of the country and the Negro. He "objects" to such lessons being first taught or given in the White House. Does he mean to say that the lessons of respect to the colored Americans should be first taught in the homes of private individuals? If so, the very idea is repugnant to people who he tried to place with his "sane article," and should be equally so to the Negro. The true defenders of liberty believe that the White House is the most appropriate house where the lessons of respect for American manhood, American rights and citizenship, are to be taught, not only to us, but to all the nations of the earth. As a race, distinct in color, we should object to the advice of men who so far forgot themselves, it is the private individual, who in his private home regulates society, and not the President of a Republic. His home is sacred yes, but the hospitality of the White House is opened for honest representatives, whose color should be no bar. The social equality of the races, if there be any, was first practiced by the white man, if we have to day, amalgamation and misegenation it cannot truthfully traced or charged to the colored race, the white man is wholly responsible for the absence of the Negro's real color. The Negro if any, is the one who should make the solemn protest, and demand the separation, he is the one who should consider present conditions a social wrong, he is the one who should unite with the Church and State against the infamous practice, demand its eradication. Astwood is well known in this section of the country. He cannot hide his real identity. We charge (and his opinion to the contrary notwithstanding) that such Negroes as he (and they are quite numerous in this country) is responsible to a greater degree, and not the white man of the South, nor the white man of the North, for all the ils and injustice perpetrated against the Negro. Let him read the ex-attach letter published in the Sr. Louis Daily Globe Democrat of Sunday October 27th, 1901 entitled "Our Colored Brother." That article suits our fancy much better than his real misunderstood editorial. P. L CARMONCHE, Donaldsonville, La, Nov, 3, 1901, Ours Is Best, Because It's Ours! Incorporated), is the strongest organization in the world owned and operated by colored people, being capitalized in the sum of $100,000.00. It is backed by investment stock which is sold to members at $2 per share, which earns 12 per cent. annually. Persons are protected from one to seventy years of age with sick benefits ranging from $1.25 to $10 per OUR PRESIDENT work. 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Oue of the bright particular stare 1% this center of culture 38 Miss Annie Smith @ graduate o/ the New Eaeland Conserva ory of Mu 1: at Boston, Mass ~he ls the daughter of Mr. Wm. H. Smich, who for pany years wa the ts is'aatliorariino Co- gress and is perhaps beiter Known than any c.lored man evet connected with Br 4 es . ‘27 Ee? \ 7 : NX « Se : \ th SS \\ \\ “AW eBay i) hike i nye Ss ff HA ie 4.) {i ey Uj “ACMI mt WZ, ao | TEN Ea MI38 ANNIE SMITH. C ngrets by the old members of the Urrand Lower Hone Mas Smith made hr initial ap- pearance before a Washington aud- jence at.th» Fifteenth Street Presby- terian church, Friday evening,--No- vemoe [t. She was ss:tstel bv the pick of :hs local talent and the fillow- ing ;r gram was rendered: PART I 1, Piano S lo—Quatre [mrromptur- ®Schuberr, Miss J annet'e Williamson; 2, Readipe—Scene from Ingomar, Friedrich Hsln, Miss Ann‘e Smith; 8, Solo Pies grsnd dars son obscui @ (Aria from Quean of Shebs) Gonrod, Bliss Lola Jonneon; 4 Violin Lilo, 6 ne Coneerto. De Reriot, Mr Bernsdin Smith; Re:ding Z-robia, Mias Annie Smith. PART IL 6, 8o0'>. Iseaf-], Ol. ver King, Prof. Jo>n T Layton; 7, Reading ‘*How the Church wes Bailt at Kehoe’s Bar,” Miss Annis Smith; 8 8>lo, A Song of Love, Centemeri, Miss. Lola Johnson; 9, PianoS lo, La Polka de la Raine- Caprice, J-.Raft_.Mis;.Jeaunetie Wil- Hamson; 10, Stndes with Bow and Arrow; 8; R. Kelley, Miss Annie . Smith. - The church was comfortably fill d by -alarge and cultured-agdience which was unstinted in its aovlanse to the > taleated young artist, The Washiug- ton Star, speaking cf the recital cays: A crowded house of dramatic and music loving peop’e attended last Fri- day night at the Fifteenth Street Pres- * byterian church a recital by Mirs Annie Smith, a recent gradus e of the C. llege of E ocutinn and Oratory of the New » Eogland C onservatory, Boston, Mass. Jn the presentation of such sel -ctions as the “Scene from Ingomar,” ‘ Z - nobia” and “How the Chuich was Built at Kehoe’s Bar” Mies Snitb demonstra‘ed thatshe was equsliy at home in the field of tragedy, humcr “and pathos. Ia her ex«rcises, “S:udies . With Bow and Arrow,” she was very _ Pleasing and « ffective, She had associated with her Mr. - Bernadine Smith, a violia virtuoso; * Miss Lola Jobnsen ard Prof. John 1: » Layton, vocalists; Mss Jeannett Wil. liamson, piano soloist and Misses Mary E Smith and Beatrice Warrick, ac- > companiets, who received much ap- plause from an appreciative and criti- _ gal audience, Afro-American Tegchers ia Phillipises Prof. W. 8 Searto oagh, & ilperforce University, Es‘eemed S'r: -—3 hinking that [ could dom reso d for be race, I send you the follow ng info mation and more es ectaily for your g m 2 who @re bright, capable ar d can tai e sn ex- amina ion f. raschool teacher in Luzcn, Such ave very essy and after passing, a School is secured at uot less that $75 per month. One young man arrived in Man'llain March, took his eximirs- tion t rere which he eaid was very cacy, 81d secured a school and was app: inted fort#o ytas. He draws a tal ry of $75 per mcnth and rations at Cabangcn Zam x les, Provi cia. Of course a good many would rather pass ¢Xamina ions for book-keeprra <tc. but they must con idertbat when hoi - Dg there peritic: sin Map liathey heve to pay from $30 to $50 per month fer board, when a teacher in the rural di- trict does not have this expense to meet, { remain respectfully yours, C W. Corvin Co. B, 25th. Palanig, P I, Zamboles Provincia, Tomorrow at Second Baptist Lyceum. Lieutenant Thomes H R Clarse cf the Treasury Department will be the speaker tomorrcw at the S.cond Bap- ti.t Lyceum, taking forhis theme ‘The Negro Politician,” The subject pior- ises to be highly iuteresting and ampe time wi'l pe afforded for discussion. Miss Georgia Make!l will render a sole and the Hamilton sisters will contri- bute piano duets. Exercises begin prom, tly at 3.30 p m, and cloze at 5, Ail are invited os WEDDING BELLS, “Melville G. Curry and Ida Mae Brown," was simply the way it read in he stereotyped column of “Marriage Notices,” a few days ago and tO thé casual reader it was but an event of only passing import. Not so, however, tO a large circle of friends. To them the affair marked an ¢ cession Cf very interesting mement. Jbere were no invi- tations: It was One Cf those nice,, quiet affairs, touchingly beautiful in its very simplicity. The ceremOny was performed at the A, M E. parson- age last Thursday night by Rev. R. Hili. The bride 1: Oked charming and was modest y gowt ed in an elegant creation of the dressmaker’s, art. The groom attired in conventional black looked every inch the gallant gentleman that he is. The happy pair is now domiciled at 1813 Vermontave- nue, Jhere is always something unsPeakably tender and touching in the fond ubion (f two loving hearts and this is infinitely more so where the two Jives are mutually responsive On€ t© the Other. ‘The marriage of Mr, Curry and Miss Brown, that great, g00d and grand old man wh” se lifewOrk is One Of the 1ichest heritages-ofihe Ne- ero race, and the respected Mr. M. G, Curry, Sr, whO died full Of honors by of long and faithfal services to the government. The Colored Ameri- can extends its best wishes to Mr, and Mrs. Mel- ville G. Curry and areprs for them a most au ‘spicuous voyage through life. THE TAYLOR CHORAL £0. IBLY. The chorus of the S. Ctleridge-Taylor Choral Society will assemble Sunday afternoon in the Mutropolitan A. M,E. church at 3:30. tending the arrival of the Scenes for “Hiawatha,” they will sing '‘The Imfammatus "' The soprano Ubliga- ta will be sung by Miss Lola Johnson. Prof, John T. Layton, the Director of the Society, will be in charge) Mr. Wm. Braxton will preside at the cr. gan. The public tis invited, and especially all singers. who will take part im the chorus, asa large chCrus of 300 voices will be organized, 2 eee The Bradford-Dorsey nuptials which took place at St- Luke s church Thursday afternoon at four o'clock was a very swell atfair in every way. The church was beautifully decorated and was packed with local and out Of town friends of the families of the contracting parties. ee | Notice to Agents, | All ag.nts who have not remitted for the October papers will please do so at once, THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. _ a United Order of-——— —>True Relorm ORGANIZED January 1, 1&8& | An order devoted to the interests of ite members, both in their home business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business iny ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by ored men, who are memters of the Order. if you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not you: than three (3) years nor cider than sixty (60) you are eligible to members There are two Fountains, tbe Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Foratam you must be between 14 end 16 yea: age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you liv the ae you pay 35 centa per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents months. ou pay #8 taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in Weekly ments. . As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 1f you die within a J After one year the Deatn Benefit is $125.00 ‘ig > To join the Rosebud Fountain you must v go 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either. q eae Seca installments, Tne monthly dues are cither 15 Sten Ee os 28 Fountains may decice. The annual tax j ee See YOU receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 5 DS U ‘2 in weekly payments. 4 b eats As Death Benefit, your family will be pa i a Ej you die within ayear. After one year the De Ss OF psy is $37. NG Yee eke In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there a: ~ ee eee © Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. A a -— > payable annually or quarterly. In-Viass 6, ibe age limit ie 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4 2 dues, $4.75 to $760. The Certifica'e is valued first year at frum After one year, its value is $.00 te $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 5 Tear Fee, $5 to $650, A $9.50 to 11.40. The Cert ficate is vaiued first year at froma $250 to $ one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 1410 50 years. Fee $11 to $1350. A $21 to $25. The certificavei valued from date of issue at from $1 00) You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Foun Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers bes paid 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with 4 grand total of $521,2/ HALF MILLION DOLLARS, members, and paye 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand depot are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid On time deeposite The following js a copy cf the Cashier’e report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virgins 4 close of businees Sept., 5, 1900 and shu ws its flourishing condition ;— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts ........... $8,272 80| Capi-al stock paid in ....... 58,125 ' O.her stock, bonds and SULPlUs fan -.5...0rccseneeee. $0,957 MOTTE SREB «6 024..s00 oe see sevens 164.423 83 | Undivided profits... 0... 6,520 9 Due from National Banss,... 48,383 22| Demand certificate of de- Banking House ..02....: sedseore: 14,000.00 | DOB-teressoess vorveeses coseceses «o> 96 788°) Other real estates.............. 99588 00| Time certificates of deposit 115,27 Forniture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 Resa Current expenses and taxes MEbtel ss 20 Beets. BOLING POI, 2.52555; 0556) ..23.4..cdssbeese? 1988-99 Specie, nickels and cents...... 12,399 80 Paper currency ........04......... 85,820 00 Total wus.cice sisesscreesensee 891,120 84 The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixih St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Urder and the public geners!iy are ave! 20 per cent, on the cost of food products. Tur REFoRMER is the newspaper published by the order from {is own o! fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representivg & operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Hes ith the General Messenger and the Generai Agent of the Brotherhood | i* §!"" per year. A weil-equipped jub office bide for the work of the people, wach’ turned out in first class style and at low prices, 4 Six milee from Richmond, in Henrico Ccunty, Va , the Order lias) orchs 634 acres of land, and establisbed thereon an ~ Old Foik’s Home’, With exampled liberality and broad- minded generosity, the Order do's not 10 trance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole rece, revard «5: 0! residenée or connections... The Order makes itself the trustee for thi: ¢ SbArE ys and calls upon the whole people. black and white, North, Ess‘ and West to assist by their contr.bution the carrying out cf this pivire* idea. April 3rd of each vear is set apart as a Grend Rslly Day for Contributic..s can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer’s Sev'n2* who wili send receipt for same and aesount for it to The Grand Fi ou'#!0 Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmor Vi invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Bixth St. It is in 4 1 and desirsbie location. . Service is. of the best and rates ate reasons!€. The Real Estate Deparument manages and controls all property |"'*! the Ordeer, The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, | mao fee sim p'e value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order '* 3. ae further information, address . = > W.P. BUBBELL,G, W. Secle Wm, Iaxz G, W, Master, ete 5 Pe 4 Xi Les a oe a Bh > A AS ara ses # mel ie ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Carpi-al stock paid in .......... 58,125 Surplus fan -.5c..c0ecccece-0.. 80,987 A Undivided profits..........-... 6,520 9) Demand certificate of de- DOB A ccpsscccs scrsseescesesesss mye 08 10 Time certificates of deposit 115,42 74 PEON cee eer SILI OS 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, securely wrapped on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address NELSON MANUFACTURING!CO., 1333-1335 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. AGENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING THIS WONDERFUL PREPARATION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS ```markdown ``` THE NEW ENGLAND NEWS The Progress of the Race in Conrecut Doings Among the Churches, Lodges And in the Social World Hartford, Coun., Special: —Among the enterprising young business men of Hartford there is none who attracts more attention then Mr Paul Morris, the grocer whose place of business is the north end of the city, 105 Mather Street between Brooks and Green Ste. Mr. Morris came to Hartford about two years ago from Los Angeles, Cal., and started in the grocery business the first-of-April of this year. He is now entering the eighth month of his business enterprise, a much longer period than was predicted by some. The store is kept neat and clean—the first requisite and necessary essential to a grocery store in the estimation of Mr. Morris. His prices are very reasonable and his stock in trade is always fresh and up-to-date. His goods are always tastefully and attractively arranged,—in short, it is the best equipped store that ever has been conducted by one of our race. There is only one thing that Mr. Morris needs and that is a delivery that he may reach all of our people in all parts of the city. Since starting in business, he has made many friends both red and white and realizes how much more colored man is respected by the other race if he is in business for himself and they see that he really means business. Nothing is considered to hard a task for him to perform if it will accommodate his customers. In all of Mr. Morris' efforts he has the earnest cooperation of Mrs. Morris his estimable companion who is always glad to welcome strangers and show them about the store. This enterprise is the cooperation of the whole of our people in this city and as their determination is to "social and hug" let the people of Hartford help this deserving young couple to let the test of word know that Hartford can and will support a first class colored grocery store. And then in making our purchases of them do it on a cash basis and in so doing, we will help them to success. Hansah Henry with her grand son, will leave for home, E-sex County. Vet. the last of this month after spend I a period of nearly two years with her children. Her youngest son, Mr. John Henry will honor her with a family dinner at 423 Ganden St. 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. MainTelephone 1768 Established 1873 S. H Hines & CO UNDERTAKERS, EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1315 14th St. n w. Washington, D. C Office No 2. Stand: 467 Mo. Ave n w, B and P. Depot Sm p e r o m 518 Tenth street Boggave called for and delivered to all parts of the city. vue street. Mrs. Margie Jones, wife of the Rev. E D W. Jones, pastor of Avery Chapel, Pittsburgh, Pa., is in the city visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis of Asylum street, Mr. and Mrs. Jones' son Dancy has been with his grand parents the principle part of the summer. This is a very bright lit lefellow. WOOSTER STREET GLFANINGS Mr. and Mrs. Stas Vess is of 38 Canton street has moved to No. 43 Wooster street Mrs. Vessels has been on the sick list but is now imprising Dacon John O. Taylor who is establishing a mission in Meriden, Conn, reports very f.v.rable prospects. We are glad to announce that the members of the B. Y. P. U are again rallying and attending their meeings, a great deal of interest seems to be manifested in their work. Mr. Patrick Mills of North Main street has occupied a tenement in the new house lately purchased by a claio of Hartford's enterprising young men Preparations are being made for an entertainment given by the True Reformers during the Christmas week. Rsv. Johnson of Boston, Mass, filled the pulpit at Shiloh Baptist church throughout the day. Old issues of The Colored America can be procured at any news stand. Subscribers missing an issue, or persons desiring a new or an old copy can procure the same by calling at the nearest news stand for it. of Mr. Clarence Carter of 36 S Prospect Street with Mrs. Jackson of the same place paid Mr. and Mrs. Carter a short visit last week on their return from Norwich Conn. The Hoosier Star Vocalists will appear in a two nights entertainment the twenty-first and twenty second. Mrs M. R Shield who has been confined in the Hospital for the past two week is able to be about again. Mrs Frederick Thompson and Mrs. W. H. Green spent a very pleasant afternoon Thursday of last week with Miss Anna Brown of Newington. Mrs. R. T. Walton of Columbia, S. C. a teacher representing a training school for Negro youth was in our city Sunday and at the close of the evening services spoke in behalf of her work in the South she appealed to the congregation that if they could help his work in any way it would be thankfully received. I was not so much money she asked for out any prayers and old clothing, and the young men and young ladies that have had the advantage of an education might help to uplift the less fortunate by giving their services if only for six months. Mrs. Walton is staying at Mr. and Mrs John J. Williams' in new Britain. Miss Vera Major of Huntly Ave.,g v a surprise party to her uncle. Mr.John Christian, of Twenty-four S. Prospect Street on Nov. 6 h A very pleasant time was spent with the following present: Mr. and Mrs James Randels, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Mitchell, Ms Willie Franklin, Mrs. Barbara Oliver Mr. L Major, Misses Blanche and Lilian Christian and Miss Vera Major. Mr. Joseph Asher of Wilcott street continues in poor health Miss Bessie Taylor who has been confined at her home with pneumonia is much better at this time. She is able to sit up. Mrs Annie Francis has entirely recovered from her recent illness visited her friends and relatives in New York city. In the write up of James A Curtis his coming to Providence in 1891 is an error it should read 'in 1871 he came to Hartford." Miss Mabel and Anne Jones of Springfield, Mass., who was in attendance at the Home Ball Circle Club, was the guest of Miss Farnie V. Freeman of 54 Sanford street Miss Burton Hunt of Bristol, Conn, who also attended the Ball was the nest of Miss Lillian Payton of Belle- Thom s Carter's FURNITURE AND Washington. D C W O T E R S I B E E T G L E A N I N G S Gat Back Numbers. G. AFTER USING. treatment. If your druggist does we will mail it to any address, se- ress 5 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings N 48 HOURS Cures Kid care and Radne Treaties MIDY CONSTAN'S PRICE $1.00. SAFE AND SURE GESSFORD, Sole Agent. S. W. Cor. 9th and You Sts., N. W. Washington. D. C. Tel. Main 1486-3 Bennett B. Slade & Co., MERCHANT TAYLORS. Cleaning, Altering and Repairing. 1202 E STREET, NORTHWEST. BRANCH: 6th and Missouri Ave., (opposite Penna Station) WASHINGTON D. C. The Taylor Choral Society The meeting of the S Coleridge Taylor Choral Society, to effect a permanent organization will be held at the residence of Mr A F. Hither. 2 526th street, n. w., Tuesday evening, November 5th at 7 o'clock sharp. A circular has been issued calling upon all persons interested in such a movement to attend the meeting and assist in organizing the society. The purpose is to form a huge chorus and sing S Coleridge Taylor's famous "Hiawatha" during the coming winter. When the great composed is expected in Washington. Get a Copy Get a Copy The Colored American can be had at all news stands, and persons desiring copies of the paper aan obtain them by asking the news dealer for them. If the dealer does not keep them, he can get them for you tf. DO YOU KNOW? A subscriber to The Colored American wants to know the name and address of some of the principal publishing houses in Europe. Any one who can give this information will oblige the editor be sending it to this office. A Charc: For a Young Man. The Colored American needs a first-class advertising solicitor. He must be intelligent, a good talker and a writer of some ability. A permanent position to the right kind of man. One who has experience preferred Addre-s the Colored American, 4.9 C street, north west. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON 11.0 BE NOT TO THE COLORED PE King of all 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. 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 Topics 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 One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State.... We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL 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. and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVER WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL 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 achievements. Subscription Price $2.00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for 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. The Frederick Douglass Watch TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER CHRISTOPHER ENG. RICHMOND, VOL. 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. Here is another: MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, 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.. TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co.. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once 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. 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. AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave, Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces-separations, law suits, lost or absent friends interes name in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorce-separations, law suits, lost or absent friends interests you, if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed your lost love returned, consult or write You will be advised the best way to succeed Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2cen tramps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. MME. DAVIS MME. DAVIS 6 Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes pells and Evil Influences, Remites the Separated and Gives luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D. C No letters answered unless ac companied by stamp. REDUCED lidest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family, troubles, about awnts, divorces, or anything you wish to know; brings searaed together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings. 10 to 10 daily. 489 H st. sw. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. The Colored American needs a first class advertising solicitor He must be intelligent, a good talker and a writer of some ability. A permanent position in the right kind of man. One who has experience preferred. Address The Colored American, 459 C street, north W. COLOKED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. Town Topics. Mr. Buck Flecher, o' Philadelphia was in the city this week shaking hands with his many friends, Mrs B. K Bruce, lady principal of Tuskegee, is in poor health and has gone to her plantation in Josephine Miss, for a rest. Mr R. W. Thompson, of the Census Office, and Miss Grace Lucas, former of Indianapolis, Ind., were married in Jersey City last week. Mr. R J VonDickerson, of Denver, Colo., deputy supreme organizer of the Americad Woodmer; is in the city in the interest of his organization. Rev. J. I. Loving, pastor of Enon Baptist church, hopes to have the new building complete by December 1st, when it will be opened and celebrated in a befiting manner. Mrs. L E Wilson, the oil and pastel artist, has decided to locate permanently in this city. Her studio is at 806 M St., n w., where she will be glad to see her many friends. Cards are out announcing the nurtial of Mr. Jno. Chamberlin of Parkersburg, W Va. to Miss Alice Burlingame of St. Louis, Mo. The event will take place December 4 h at St Matthews church, Parkersburg, W. Va. A public meeting of the Afro-American Council was held at the Zion Baptist church Thursday evening the 14 h The attendance was very large and among those who spoke were Revs W. J, Howard, Geo. W. Lee, Profs. Kelly Miller, Jesse Lawson and others. Ex-Congressman White presided. Mr. Benjamin F. F. etcher, a large fish and oyster dealer at Lloyd P. O., Dorchester county, Md., was in the city on business this week. He is a railroader who when in service saved enough to go into business and has made a succe of it. He is known on the eastern shore as Capt. Ben and is one of the largest fish, crab and oyster dealers on the eastern branch. I is to be regretted that the Senior Grand Warden Books Burrs is detained at the Navy Yard every night, thus preventing his attendance at the visitations. Get a Copy. Get a Copy. The Colored American can be had at all news stands, and persons desiring copies of the paper aan obtain them by asking the news dealer for them. If the dealer does not keep them, he can get them for you tf. ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Invit tions issued by Dr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Worcester, Mass., announce the nuptials of Mrs. Georgia Whetsel, St. John, N. B. to Mr. Eggerton Moore, of Somerset, Bremuda. The event will take place at Worcester, ter, Mass., November 28th. Mrs. Whetsel is one of the best known Afro-American women in New Brunswick and is well known in the United States as a most successful business woman, having conducted a large wholesale and retail ice business for a number of years. BESURE TO GET NEXT WEEK'S Colored American. EDUCATIONAL. EDUCATIONAL. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. 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An Organ'vation Known as the ExeStave Mutual Relit Bounty aod Pension As- soctajion Holds its Annual CoWvéntion at the Naion’s Capiiai—Repoe ea'a- tives From Many States ~The Plans and Purposes ofthe Associa jon, é Tho sixth anual con veution of the National Ex Saves Mutval Ree’ Bou ty and Penson Agacolation of U SN A oonvened st Weashirgion, DC, at Israel OM. EK, ohuret, eorner Fir t and B streats, 8 w, O¢ ober 28) 29.80 St,and N vomber t 1901, Presidéne J B. Mellios ip the chur The coaver- Hon was o eid in dua form, aftr which the prevident stated (boo jc of the convention, acd made sopropeiaste rematks ard co 'ared the sixth annua vonvenion Wag ep np la the name ef soffert g humantiy ud Aimighiy God Theesl) was read, afver which the roll of deloga es was vad d andtwo hundred and seven ((07) delegates pres nt io person and by proxies Ge motion it Was agueed that boirg no contest from amy of Che slates it was ‘he senseof te eonwention that the ro I just resd ao Li by ooawdend the rll of this conven- toa, aud i was so crdered. ard tlhe epavention got down to iis work m Pashing en wa da commenda ile cause Dae conven toa was honored with tbe Presence of Jadge W. R. Vaughan, for- maliter of the ex s ave bl, and Aora- bam Lingoln Dok. a promineatl wre: of Wes ttogton, 0) C. who made rea - lng speeches in beaslfof th: Dill aud che movemeat and made the old ehareh tag. aud pledged theamsc! es fo provect ihe movement before Coneress and in the tatere-t of the Ex-slive Assuciae ea A cowmiltee of seven was ap- po.n ed to report their findings of the oo dition of the natiogal Deady -arters SN aS S i oS ¥ “a F: ‘4 Ni 4 7 <a J PRES 2 W CLIET Ber Lita Ata aad fe offers and the condtiogs were sack af os ed the comvantiog lo Make the fellow eg charges: Fer predent, Rew J. W. Cha of Basi Lake, Ala. Rev, A 5 Wedd of Seff¥k Va. vie pradee A W. Roadiger, gras! muwager, W lame sea, N.C. Rev, We we ¢apam, He@man, ia Vr G A Grea. re tie ral eeeceiarty; Neeteran, NU; May, uemuerer, No teomery Als eaa@dl B Milica vatiogal leccurr, Awtecd, Tean. Th: vex? asees! con wentiem will De li ai Vetsters Mima, om the arte Memdar ia Oe Reber US. A comumites was aprviat- ed aed waned oo Pradert Roger! aad pressmted & pote a.d be = and to De cumEMRiee Tre be soe give Sh wa ter bas caredel come ders dea. Tae Sue Snea wes oarasd & TSS8 aad @as Sale efanend & onde: Wal EE Chas VYewislees, wdiee bad qome wader we Oar ef Ue liw and wove BAA: fal eee odetin NaOe OOOO amu Oa YASHINGIOR, BD & by the general publ c, weuld not in‘er- fere with tie work of the movement. Al the recent meeting in this city thirty - tvo states and territories were rej re- ied. The obj -ei of the meet'ng is to orga- QZ) a Dadonel boy for purpose of pe- (hebt- 2 (0 greet to make an appropri- atten yf tue uacisimed bouaty money now in the Trea-ury department, which smounts to wl ions of dollars, for the ex-slaves and (heir heirs. Presi- dent J. W. (1 fl aid secrerary G A. Greou sated to the editor of fhe “Col | orat American that if was the parpone of ite assecia ion to bu ld hom s ard 48) lums for the o'dy and decrepic ex | Saves and to so dsitibuce the u gs cl. med bounty money among the ex- slaves and (heir heirs as to ben fi: them | iu the besy possiole way. Tne head-! gascers of (Bis ss-oclattip is ac New-| win, NOG. aud ts memb rahty e — = - = i — ARAN ors “NW Si 3 [a x 3 ye oP _ 7. > * a f } ‘ ? ' BECRETARY GEO. A. GREEN, New Or ears, La aad te be nine hundred thousand. For farther informatim tacse who are tntereste tin the ass ciation should erate to the president or secre’ary. Avy mail tatended for t0em se it to th's «tice will be daly forwarded The Cul er d American will speak of the pro- gtess of th’s otgantz ition from time to time ard those who sr: interested fu ‘he. movemeut should beeome sid seco rs, Town Topics. Former Governor PB 3 Piechbsck bas reaned U. Teemss Fortuse will b> In town fea few dap. Mr EB B C oper wa: in Riebmend, Va af w days this week De EB D Will sten has Bren to New Yor vieaing the remaice of Tam msey. Pref J Heary Leei- iz the role o’ & pia tormm euster will be & pleasing mao Falel W oT M vand ba: resigeed the sxe ead viee pradency of Ute Pes ad Pea UC ad Me aldara Neg ai Catarie of Jemey Cew ts vice Ber iwhber acd sitter af 5 Ks ne, ee Hea Wm F Posi Mikke tw Huag wim becivits wees acd al ad @m tie Poeeadent fast Monday. Register 7. Wo Lyeas Coen-eliee Teome L Jona aad Gee Joan P (lrveb Ste amemg tbe ~gesE-ce fae De ater spite Seco € Ba wt Lrnce Wes Marv Foose Oa a lady a eo Ure aad ile Tatest eplered wumaz fa tae NarB is the gees of Box ‘and Ove M Water aS Lake’ BVA for selling 24 boxes Salvona Yoaps or bottl-s ; xe YOVG}A\~. tomes. To introduce our soaps and perfus ' 2 SS eS SeDBy to every parcheser of 4 box or bottle ja beantit ONO EGG Maye Pattern 10-inch fruit bowl. or choice of many ae Ss SOARS GRO ccticies. To the avent who sell, 24 boxes soa; ~~ QAAAALE. GP” <-viece Dinner Set full size. handsome a CYOVEYOS 7 > gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches Fae Be. eg. lor Tables. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps M ibs mentsot au nisusgaun wally Olucranremiums for selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes’ : 1 days to deliver goods and collect for them “e give cash commission if desired) Noo” aired. We prepay all freight charges: Illustrated catalogue free. W rite Oday. SALVONS SS CO, Chesman Bla'g, St. Louis, Mo BA_ » e can personally assure our readers that thé Salvona Soap Co., iS thorougly re Ae orthy.—Editor ) i Pt. Ki FUBFON’S WwW ) FL IN . . 1 BEN Rs SEEN ie \ 8 ee * \ = ee, Loan Ollic VA 3 Seen cig ige | SE eel as es ‘3 cA we epee Re ete pee Ry) g - tt art 7 a tt Vw ss. BA rete SM 9th Street Dort'w: pAeES SEAS Se : RTC ae ae | — (ESTABLISHED 1870 ) SS ee Money Loaned on Watches, Diamonds. Je veiry a4 Ree! Silverware ete, Uorede-mad Watehe: s- esx, Se aad | moods and Jew Iry for sale at greatly re- gE eS: duced prices Old ‘od and silver g aS Bought; « ae Tae otatorix, “The Pr dial Son,” wil bs rerdered Friday evening, Te e-mb-r 20 b, st Asbary M. E. Chu-c2 11 4& K Streats, by a select cboras of fy voies under the directo.saip of Prof. J. Henry Lewis. Mrs. Lottie Wilson's sri exbibition and reception at the Tilghman home stead, M etreet, between Sh ard Oh hss bseus marked succes? Ths pic'ures are splendid ami csn be seen for a few days mor: m the Tilghman psriors The aproiwmtment of Prot Robert & Terreliand Mr & M Hew! tte: mae- istrates of the District of Uclambd s has putanend toes long and hoi- eon tested Hzbt for those places. These sp- pointimen’s are satisfactory to the col- ared peo; le We invite the publics attention to the correeted subj-ct to be ditecssed sunday November 17 b at A dary M. E cbureh corner llth aad K Strecis, BW si¢oclocER by Hoa George HL Waite, via. ‘‘Thecsurch. the greatest lever for race uony.” J. L Henson. ebsirman committee T.e Ampbion Glee Cinb’s apeeial service Of music will be given s: the Seeo:d Bapist Lycenm Surday sf or- soon Decembr I-t at 3:33 oe! ck Prat. J H-mry Lewis wil preset a Qaaber progtam and ~ 1 diwerams - Greve 08 the work of the Amphnia Gee © ed sae is bitery m mesic Bhop Alexander W.!] ers joarmt yed alibe wry from Sefuk, Va_ where be Was col sing conference especi. 1, 10 eSciste st ube Ta moeer-Lecas ner- Gals in Jere y Cay Neovemver 32. Ik Wss. 8 mayi-d oom; bwest te the Dedal pair which ‘bey Biactiy ap preciaie. There will be = fooe ball ge ce Be tweec the Balimece Pigt sca | am? tue Wastisgue Hart S-tecl tegme st toe Suemesa Lease: Sse Bel Pa & Satorisy, Novemoer [3 ¢ a: 3 PLM Tee sduseeiee priv iwecty Gee Cems mG Tarr: wor te me puspeme meat of the gemeo: senaat of tad wesster Sunday New meer 2 wal B- Tice Siecuet: Dey a te Seeued Bip it Leetim Works Cont Maer aft e Oster, Sev W_ a Tagiee of Rich. = Va. vill te ie speaber of ie ocession, and M-s Jwia Msson Lay to1 @ leadisg member wil der-ra brief adireaa Drees r€. L Mar-b Il Mr. Tay or, Mr. L-wis aad oth: w | make sudpl mewary temirx: oc [ne Worg of the Digzest Neer) m=reant: and floaneidl eerporation i: tn con ry Caet=.W. gt. Windsor = on dust tne erercisee Al m-mber: sod fi-ndso? che Trae Refsrmers ar: er pected to b2 present on tre 2+ > BLACK SHIN REMOVER ° 2 ‘= = > i. ~ = - = fet: x < 3 ere. 5 ase TaN ECE raz > Berar AFTER = ‘A Wonderful Face Seach AND Hal STRaGTEN=> Sesh in s box for $1. oc chess Dees ee sat ted to do whet we sar acd to te Ge “ces = St world Ome box i: all thas 38 SEE eee ame & PEACB-LIEE coccieree vac! ets Srecved. Will tees whe ae o's Disses 2° OE person Sner er Sve shuiies ptter ext s TCE pemug perseetir wits [a ferrets tens oa q@xtwe Will be necestie @ir Gees pc I skin ia specs bus biesetes ear wire. Se st malty teastitl wikeat cate = semnowe wren is_ Sex “les Sack specs. as Qumas or biacis bewds, meog ae st AE en? sgeth__aat per pi ee ee a . berm Bites Ve F208 wish, Sap wee De t = SSE Hse STRSNGETES TS . isc ees it every ere dailar fox = UT wae ne smug a —— _ age Fr eat Se Sar eS and eer ooo ESE < ey one ef var iula TS! wes aeiam, vet we ells free tea, THE nT SS ee Senne as See See munéy ¢Cher expose” 2S f tecner wee well send & stom? = pet eeritce Soc ar ee game be express be 2s a ager esas wopere St dais ar die eas SS We BEE men cee mares ar set st : ee wende xcept Terre 2 habe asacs. € . wet Sot Soe Bouscsa" ee ee 2 a DR BD W_ONL:* > + Timuses Dec > rd Steeen Seatie 2 awK week ar cmscmmtie ca os a sitatar Ie * Offer lus pa 2 tz 5 a 22? 2 ‘ aoe ```markdown ``` 2 J. —The South is always inconsistent if it is nothing else —Detroit Advocate. —Every man has a right to choose his company. —Eetersburg (Va.) National Pilot. —Shall the President of the great Republic be denied the poor privilege of picking his own company? —Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. —After all whose business is it if President Roosevelt chooses to invite a Negro to his table? What heathenishcaste ideas there are in this country —Indianapolis Recorder. President Roosevelt gave new evidence that he ends to be all the people's president, by inviting Booker T Washington to give with him at the White House. - St Paul Appeal. What is best of all, this president effort to degrade the race is bound to fall for God and the better class of the American people are again it as the White House and Yale College events will now Christian Recorder. We might just say that had Prof Washington not been invited he never would have thought of dining with the President - Clarksdale (Miss) Journal. —The money that Booker T. Washington gets to run his school comes from our friends in the North, and they are not kicking about his getting a "square meal" at the White House that being true, Washington can just go "awing noting and saying wood" C l Pleger in the Atlanta Age. —In having Prof Booker T. Washington, of Luskegee, dine with him President Roosevelt has done more towards eliminating race prejudice than any of his predecessors ever attempted, and in so doing he gives a great push to the entire Negro race in this country.—St. Louis American Eagle. The idea that there should be any cause for excitement among civilized or Christian people over one president entertaining another president or one gentleman dining with another, seems too rude lous for comment. Still some people think it was a sin for Roosevelt to certain Mr. Washington - Chicago Monitor. President Roosevelt is president of the people, and he will fully demonstrate this fact as he proceeds with his administration, and in our opinion he will have representatives of all the classes before him and at a table socially, in order that he may fully understand all the citizens of this united people. Baltimore Republican Guide. It is all right to have the credentials of Southern men bear Booker's recommendation for positions in the government service, but when it comes to eating at the same table with this distinguished American citizen, an "unpardonable crime has been committed." Oh consistency, truly you art a jewel McDowell (W. Va.) Hera'd. We are confident, however, that when the politicians are through with their criticisms they will find that they have added to Mr. Rosevelt's popularity. The great heart of the American people is on the side of God and humanity, hence they admire and will immortalize that man who is true to his convictions along this line. Southwestern Christian Advocate. It emphasizes the fact that the hope of our people is with the wealthy business class. North and South, rather than with that lower strata of humanity, which the more progressive classes of us are slowly, but surely outfit ping. Ionorant, dissolute, shiftless THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. OPINIONS OF THE COL- ORED PRESS. Anent the Roosevelt- Washington Dinner. nonprogressive white men will be placed in the same class with the ignorant, shifless non progressive Negroes.—Richmond Planet. American prejudice is the curse of the age. What right has the white man to hate the Negro because God made the Negro black? If the white man has a right to hate the Negro because he is black, the Negro has the same right to hate the white man because he is white. It is very strange that prejudice is found to be strongest where people claim to be the most religious —Dr. C. T. Walker in the Christian Banner. - While they know that the white man has decided that all men were created equal, and in every walk of life the Negro has proved himself to be so considered, they have bowed to his custom so far as social equality goes. What the Negroes ask is that they be accorded the same rights and privileges of true citizenship, that are given others, since they are subjected to the same laws and taxation. - Darien (Ga.) Spectator. What right have these copperheads to criticise President Roosevelt? They will extempt to dictate the kind of food the President should eat and will no doubt say that he shall walk and not ride. Why should the country pay so much deference to the South? What if the South to which anybody should cater? The South will forever be what it was prior to reconstruction until these old copperheads and ministerial hypocrites are eliminated from our Christian civilization.—Washington Bee. President Roosevelt is the Chief Magistrate of the whole people. As such it is perfectly natural for him to recognize the most conspicuous representative of a race constituting one eighth of the population of the United States, especially since that representative had been honored and lauded without stint by the very men who now take the President to task for calling their hand in the courteous treatment of a meritorious man — Washington Colored American. —This little incident has become a question of general discussion and some very hard and bitter things have been said about the President, Prof Washington, and the entire race by the Memphis Scimitar, and papers of its class in the South while most of the great dailies think it only a casual affair and offer no special criticism against it. The inference that such a recognition will have any unwholesome effect upon the race is ridiculous and to attribute any violation of the law or proprieties upon the part of colored people to this incident is simply nonsensical.—American Baptist. But go back ninety-six years ago, and behold Thomas Jefferson, Democracy's idol, eating with Benjamin Banneker, a Negro, and then America's foremost astronomer, linguist and mathematician; and had not Mr. Banneker, who made the first almanac in America, died, he would have, by invitation, visited President Jefferson at his Monticello home. The son of Rocke feller invited Mr. Washington to his wedding breakfast. At the best it is swallowing dirty camels and choking oncleangnats.—Martinitsburg (W. Va) Pioneer Press The white people for years have held Booker T Washufiton as a model Negro. They have anointed and styled him the Moses and leader of the Negro race. They have told the Negroes that if they would heed the advice of Mr. Washington, follow his example, like him get education and accumulate property, the race problem would be solved. Now many of them find it difficult to repress a burst of indignation at the thought of the President giving him a little dinner; and looking at it as coldly and dispassionately as an architect would examine the foundation for a new building, we venture to say that many who are now "speaking out in meeting" do not eat a meal until it is first cooked, tasted and seasoned to suit the appetites of colored cooks — Star of Zou. The statement has been made that this is the first time a Negro has ever been dined in the White House. This is a mistake. The first Negro ever invited to dinner by a President of the United States was J. Milton Turner, who dined with General Grant. Mr. Turner had been appointed Minister to Liberia (and by the way this was the first time a colored man was ever given a foreign mission) and just before leaving for his station was the guest of President Grant under much the same condition that Mr. Washington was the guest of President Roosevelt. President Hayes had Hon. Federick Douglass to dinner several times and Mr. Cleveland invited Mr. Douglass to a diplomatic dinner, which was quite a different affair from the private dinner given Mr. Washington. The world knows whereof it speaks on this question.—The Indianapolis World. The dining of Mr. Washington by the President is the recognition of an intelligent Negro who has risen to a high standard of eminence by his own exertions and in the face of strong opposition. It is the recognition of a man who has exhibited qualities of statesmanship of a high order. A citizen who can cause a great mass of his fellowmen to be improved is indeed and notwith a statesman deserving of the highest regard. Mr. Washington has done all this and more. N't only has he benefited the Negro, he has by example andcept aided the benighted "crackers" and "clay eaters" in their slow efforts to reach the light of made in civilization. The Negroes of America, along with the whites, should feel that the recognition of Mr. Washington by the President and by Yale College that the Nation is honoring a man of merit - Topeka Plaindealer. HEADING FOR THE TOP. Mr Joseph Murray, Secretary and Stenographer to Cols. Dick, Doyle and Bryan. Speaking of hustlers, now there's Joe Murray. One will have to go a long ways to duplicate the bright, smart and wide awake young clerk who bears this cognito in the office force of the redoubtable Col. Dick and his partner, Mr Bryan, probably the most active political hive in Washington during election times. Mr. Murray is one of the most trusted employees and shares the very responsible duties of the office. The high standing which he enjoys with his distinguished employers verifies the old saw, i.e., "there is always room at the top," and his attainment of that standing is a high compliment to his splendid ability and integrity. Messrs. Dick and Bryan represent the very highest type of that strenuous statemanship so indigenous to the soil of western political life. To win the confidence and esteem of such men is an accomplishment any young man can well feel proud of. In company with Senator Hanna's pension secretary Mr. Murray ran over to Cleveland last week for a much needed rest after the arduous exactions incident to getting the boys off to vote, and to see politics how she is done in the Buckeye state. Apropos of the republican fusilade it is to be presumed that he got his money's worth. The Colored American extends it's sincere felicitation to Mr. Murray for his magnificent efforts in demonstrating the possibilities of young Negro manhood, SALOONS Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 41 3. Northwa MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ics, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. T.F Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents & Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 421 1421 P Street, Northwest ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WIINFS, Harper & Wilson a specialtv. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room n stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds.) at Chris Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses,) Phone 1425. W. M. DRURY'S FESTAURANT 110 20th St. corner L. N. W. Wash. D. C. C MR. G. W. FRANKLIN. RACE PROGRESS SOUTH. An East Tennessean Succeeds in the Undertaking Business—A Most Interesting Family—The Story of his Success This article will introduce the readers of The Colored American to Mr. G W. Franklin, Jr., of Chatt nonga, Tenn., and his most interesting family. He was born in the state of Georgia in 1865 and entered the business arena, when a lad of eighteen, as a blacksmith which was carried on successfully until 1886, when he opened up an undertaking establishment. Since that time he has worked himself up the standard of one of the most popu'ar business men of this line. He owns the prettiest line of white horses used for funeral purposes of any colored undertaker in the South, and is a part owner of a cemetery known as East View located on Missionary Ridge noted for its beauty and its historical connections. He was married to Miss Cora Freeman in 1891, since which time two children have been born, Benjamin and Mable Mrs. Franklin lines and trim all of the caskets and coffins used for their business in which respect she equals her husband. He was one of the first men to respond to the call of Prof. Booker T Washington for the organization of the business men's league which met in Boston, Mass., and served as temporary Vice-President of the National Negro Business League at its organization in the city of Boston. His speech to the convention was regarded as one o' the best delivered during the proceedings of the convention of 1900. He also spoke at the convention at Chicago in 1901, to which he was accompanied by Mrs. Franklin and the children. At the close of the convention he left for Detroit, Mich, and attended the National Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daugh ters of Samaria, to which he was honored to the position of Vice Grand Sire, which convention will meet in New York City in 1902. Mr. Franklin has done no more than other young men go Mary C. MRS. CORA F. FRANKLIN. the race can do. His success is due largely to his pluck and energy and his strict attention to business Tennessee needs more Franklins. A Good Collector WANTED, The Colored American desires to employ a young or middle aged man to collect subscription and advertising bills. For a man who wants steady employment and who really wants to work. this is a good and permanent position. None but experienced men and those who are anxious to work need make application. Call or address The Colored American, 459 C St., N. W. WATCH THE Colored American, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE NEGRO AND THE ALABAMA CONSTITUTION. The question of whether the Negro is helped or hurt by the new constitution is not to be answered from its letter or from its immediate results. If he is practically excluded from the ballot until January, 1903, it must be remembered that he is already excluded. If he can acquire the right to vote after that time on the basis of intelligence, ownership of property and payment of his poll tax, it is much more than he can hope for under the existing constitution. The real question is not, therefore, what does it do? but what hope does it hold on? At present the Negro as a race has full voting strength in the law and none in practice. Under the new constitu- THE FIRST BOY AND GIRL LITTLE BENJAMIN AND MABLE FRANKLIN. tion I is voting strength as a race is destroyed, but he reappears as an individual. taking his place in the electorate, not as a Negro but as a man of a certain standard. If I mistake not, this is in accord with the teachings of Mr. Washington and other leaders of his race, that the race itself can only rise through the progress and strength and rising merit of the individual Negro as a man.—Chappell Cory. The White Invasion of China Honorable Albert J. Beveridge, United States Senator from Indiana has spent the post five months in the Far East investigating commercial and political conditions, studying international relations, appraising National resources, and conferring with the men who are establishing the Eastern policy of the European powers. The vast amount of information thus secured at first hand Senator Beveridge will embody in a series of noteworthy papers, the first of which will appear November 16th in The Saturday Evening Post of Philadelphia. Senator Beveridge is a trained writer and a trained observer, and he has infused extraordinary interest into subjects that make dull reading if less brilliantly handled. Notice to Agents. All agents who have not remitted for the October papers will please do so at once. 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 SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. The Woodson House first-class, newly furnished and decorated, un surpassed cuisine. convenient to all cars. On half square from Pennsylvania Eepot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSOV, Proprietor. FINE WINES OLD WHIRKEY AND BRANNDIES Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. PHILADELPHIA HOUSE. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, W. Washington, D. C. N 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. The Hotel Brunswick 235 Pa. Ave. and 220 B Street, n. w ONE EUROPEAN PLAN. First class in Every Particular. J. G. VAN BRAKLE, Proprietor. WASHINGTON, D. C. THE WOMEN'S WORLD Address all communications for these columns to the Department Editor. Mrs. J. Silone-Yates President National Association of Colored Women. 2122 Tracy Ave. Kansas City, Mo. INDIAN SU M&R A dreamy mist is o'er the land, A low and solemn note more felt Than heard, where late sweet song was dealt By warblers of a merry band, Now haunts the Autumn air, And fills the soul with care. A few belated flowers seem To sing of Flora's hours of ease, But voices stronger stir the breeze, And break the spell of this fair dream, And slowly pipe a mass, Then gently rise and pass. All nature heaves a whispered sigh. Along the field and o'er the hill; For summer days no more may fill The dreary spaces that now lie Within the storm and snow. When northland breezes blow. WOM N'S WOBK (Read at the Delta Women's Congress.) When God had made the beasts of the field, and then man, and man had been alone just long enough to feel the need of woman, God looked upon man and saw that it was not good for him to be alone. He had all the beasts, birds, and every living creature to pass before Adam and to them Adam gave a name. Some of them had as much and more strength than Adam; they were meek, obedient and submissive; some of them could chant nature's melodies, and some were pleasing to the sight. Yet in none of these was a fit companion for Adam found. God then in his infinite wisdom and wondrous love might have made another man, but He saw fit to do otherwise, and made a creature that would not only help man, but glorify him; and when we think of the extent of woman's labor we must see that it is any place where man is, for she was made to glorify him. One another says of glory that it is brightness, and thinking of it as pertaining to heavenly bodies it is pictured to our minds as a halo above the head, or a visible effulgence of light which envelopes the body, and so transfigures it, that all imperfections disappear; hence if woman, God's first and greatest gift to man, is the glory of man, she must deport herself in that pure, modest, and intelligent manner that will enter man's heart as a bright light, and so shine through him that he may be transfigured to the sight of his fellowmen; that the imperfections of crime, of vice, etc., may disappear; and that man, in turn, may glorify God. Some claim that woman's work is in the home only, and we have often wondered why this thought God told Adam that the ground was cursed for his sake; that he must eat of the herb of the field, and by the sweat of his face should he eat bread. Some infer this to mean that man must live by the sweat of his brow, or by tilling the earth, and it is so, for when all men stop tilling the earth, food will go out of existence and without it man cannot live. Yet, how many are living and not tilling the earth. Some are living at ease, in luxury and in idleness; some are laboring at work which of itself causes little or no perspiration. We find man on the battlefield fighting for his country, for some laudable cause, or his rights. We find him as a minister preaching God's word; as a physician healing the sick, curing disease; we find him as a lawyer pleading for those in trouble, or prosecuting those guilty of crime, administering justice, and in many other noble vocations of life. Now, when man leaves off tilling the soil, leaves the field, or farm, as woman is his helpmate, whatever his position or condition, she must in turn leave the home and follow him; but, just as it follows that, unless some men till the soil, all must die, so it follows that unless some women THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tend and care for the home all that is good and pure in man will be in danger of being destroyed. Yet, as all men are not confined to the field why must all women be confined to the home? And as much as we dislike anything masculine in woman, we still find an honest vocation too low or too high for her. We do not claim that women should march into all the professions like men, but in every profession that man is working in there is a part for woman to do; and that part is, as said in the outset to wind herhelf in all purity around man's heart, be his glory, transfigure him, and thereby make the professions purer and better. We do not believe that woman should go to war and fight like man; yet when he is on the battlefield her place is there, making pain and even death easier by her sympathy, tender words, and loving touches. She, as we see it, is not to get in the pulpit and preach, yet by her pure actions, loving and Christ-like deeds, she is to carry and make more effective God's word; in this case her work is to be a living example and so glorify the preacher, and the same is true in all the professions. We find woman since the very earliest days, not taking the place of man, for Noah, Abraham and Moses, and the rest of those giants for God, held their positions; but, we find here ever useful, and yet in her own sphere. In the days of the patriarchs we find Pharaoh's daughter saving and rearing Moses. In the days of the Judges we find Deborah at the head of God's army leading it on to victory. In the days of the Kings we find Esther pleading for her people and rescuing them from persecution and death. In the early Christian era we find Phoebe and a host of others engaged in doing good for others. In modern times we find woman filling all those noble places, in lifting fallen humanity, that a loving heart prompts, and that her strength will allow her to occupy. Man acquires knowledge of tactics, and strength, so as to go to war and battle for his rights. He has the ballot-box through which to express his sentiments, and he legislates and executes the laws which govern the world; but woman's power to protect herself, her home, and those she loves, and to give to the world the best possible products—true men and women—and thereby help make and execute better government, may be expressed in a very few words, and the strongest of these are religion, purity and education; for this very reason she should improve, develop, and make the best of her power, and the influence generated thereby should be felt by the whole world. Whether coming through her combined efforts in the church, in missionary societies, in Christian conventions, in federation clubs, the W. C. T. U., the press, or her single efforts. Each day sees our boys becoming drunkards, profaners, gamblers, murderers; each day they are being convicted and punished for crime; each day our girls are being decoyed from us into lives of shame. In the face of all these embarrassing facts must all women sit in the home with folded hands? No! let woman arise and gird on her armor of religion, purity and educaton, and let her wield these weapons to the best advantage. Let her see to it that kindergartens, good schools, colleges, and all kinds of institutions for the development of the people are established throughout the land. Let her go directly or indirectly to each loafing boy or young man, to each wandering girl and say, "Why stand ye here idle all the day," when there is so much to be done in the world, and we have filled the land with places where you may, and can, prepare for life's work? So wherever there are children to be reared; wherever there is a home to be cared for; wherever there is a broken heart to be healed; wherever there is a sick, wounded, or dying person to be attended; wherever there is a widow, orphan, or any needy one to be administered to; wherever there is any deed of kindness or love to be done, and last, but not least, wherever there is a race to be redeemed, woman's work is there. Then let us work, and fight, and pray, until every foe is not only put to flight, but is starved to death for want of prey; and the battle is fought, and the victory achieved on the side of right. Greenville. Miss. ONE GREAT DEED Mrs. L. W. Brown. One great deficiency which retards our progress as a race is the lack of good homes. When I say good homes, I do not mean simply good residences, well furnished, for indeed we are progressing along that line at a splendid ratio; but my meaning is the lack of homes where wholesome religious, moral and intellectual training is imparted to its members—especially the young—where they can converse upon the events of their daily life and receive instructions and advice which will help them over the hard places, thus fortifying them for the future. Oh, how many mistakes and misfortunes might have been averted, how many wrecked homes might have been saved, how many precious souls might have been spared, had the parents made their fireside places of counsel and exchange of events and ideas for their children. Many of us do not understand our duty to our children, or we are too indolent—I will not say too mean, to perform it. When they come to us they know nothing, they are as clay in the hands of the potter. It is in our power to make of them what we will. If we have made the home what it should be for their reception, we can train them in all the beautiful harmonies of a symmetrical character in body and in mind that will redound to the glory of God, both in time and eternity. Many men and women, who grovel in the gutter of disgrace today, might be occupying places of prominence and renown had their homes been what they should have been. Let us notice some of the requisites of a good home: First, the home should have a family altar where the little ones should be taught to lisp God's name in prayer and learn of Him through his Holy Word. Second, it should be a moral home—no tainting atmosphere or blighting influence should be allowed to intrude to quicken the natural tendencies of evil in the little ones—for it is a fact that they learn the bad much more readily than they do the good. Parents themselves often demoralize their children by telling them falsehoods to frighten them from wrongdoing, when a little chastisement would be better for both parties. Third, it should be an intellectual home, place of mental improvement, not only for the children but the entire family. The little questioner should be answered in a concise and simple way so that its little mind may conceive ideas correctly and acquire a correct way of expressing them. Fourth, it should be a busy home, where each member as soon as capable should have something to do. Some regular little duty for the little ones develops in them a habit of usefulness and industry which will be of vast benefit to them when they are older. For remember that Satan finds work for idle hands. These are a few of the requisites of a good home, and if even these were adhered to we would soon see wonderful results in the direction of advancement. Many of the jails, county farms, houses of ill fame, and even the lyncher, would close out business for want of material. Let us strive then in every possible way to bring some of these forces to bear. Let the strong unite to build up the weak along this line, in every village, town, and city, till the people of color all over this broad land shall have banded themselves into one solid compact for the purpose of building good homes, good communities, good towns, good cities—so far as their population goes to help—and in this way win, not only the right and honor to dine with the President of the United States, but an equal representation in this government and the right to dine with the head of any government. Bonham, Texas. The (white) federated clubs of the entire State of Nebraska, at their recent State meeting, voted to go home and give entertainments, for the purpose of contributing to the education of colored women for the kindergardeners for the South. There are one hundred and seven clubs in the State, and already one young colored lady has been sent away to secure the necessary training. The Arden Club, Topeka, Kan., is studying Henry VI. The Phyllis Wheatley Club, of Paola, Kan., is doing much good for the community. Under its direction two families have been aided during the past month, and a young ladies' club organized, known as "The Wide awake." Miss Mossie Ellison, Mrs. Dora Shelby and other interested workers deserve much credit for the unflagging interest displayed since the organization of the Phyllis Wheatley in 1897. The many friends of Mrs. M. A. Morris, formerly matron of Western University, Quindaro, Kan., will be saddened to hear of her death. We also learn with sorrow of the sudden death of Mrs. M. J. Jackson, formerly State President of the Illinois State Federation, October 25th. Mrs. Jackson presided with much grace and tact at the recent State Convention in Peoria. Mrs. McLain, of Springfield, Ill., is the newly elected Federation President. Mrs. U. H. Anderson, of Chicago, is busily engaged collecting exhibits for the Southern Exposition, having been appointed Commissioner for Illinois at the recent meeting of the N. A. C. in Buffalo. Mrs. Anderson is an artist, working in oil and at china painting, and is the honored President of the I. B. W. Club, the oldest, we understand, of the Chicago clubs. TALK Is Cheap * But the proof of the pudding * is the tasting of it Why do * we advertise to give SAMPLES * free for comparison? * BECAUSE..... * We defy any latter to give * better if as good value for the * same money. We Give QUALITY, MAKE, AND FIT. "With Written Guarantee" TRY ONE OF CUR...... Suits or Overcoats. $10. Our finer grade $15 $20 $25 are c'a sed with the finest. Some charge double: We Carry the largest Stock in the City S. Goldheim & Sons. 403 & 405 7th St. Branch store: 1006 7th St., N.W. Second Baptis Lyceum 3rd Street, between H and I sts 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. BISHOPJOHNSON, Pastor. U.S.V. CAPTAIN HAMILTON H. BUNT. OUTRAGE TO SHIELD CRIME In the United States Army in the Philippines Against C opain Hamilton Blunt, Lae 49 in Infantry, U S V It is evident that a great wrong, in justice and outrage, through the medium of a conspiracy to shield crime committed by officers of the late 9th Infantry U. S. Volunteers of which Captain H. H. Blunt was the unfortunate victim in the volunteer army of the United States operating in the Philippine Islands by officers who used power, rank and military influence to dishonor an innocent officer whose character, efficiency and record are above suspicion or reproach. The queer conduct on the part of certain officers in violation of law and military discipline to shield crime evidently gave birth to this conspiracy, which the American people through their representatives in Congress will rectify when the facts are presented. The Dreyfus conspiracy fades into infinite insignificance when compared with the subformation and infamy contrived at to shied the crimes committed by the conspirators (who were officers, and considered gentlemen,) to disgrace a brother officer who had refused to violate his oath of office by making false returns to the government and thereby shield the guilty conspirators. According to the facts in hand, the conspirators through the medium of falshood and perjury, and under the state pretext (for the good of the service) packed court mantials having for its judges material witnesses for the prosecution and conviction and at the same time members of the same court martial which tried their victim, Captain H. H, Blunt. It seems that, enlisted men and a self confessed military convict and perjurer, was taken into confidence by the commanding officer of the regiment in his endeavor to shield the crime and outrage and to cover deficits existing in the regiment. Noncommissioned officers were rewarded with commissions as officers in the army through the mediums of the nason D. C THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. recommendation of the commanding officers for services rendered in the conspiracy against Captain Blunt. The case will be presented to Congress for investigation and revision thereby rectifying wrongs heaped upon an honest, but unfortunate officer. RECOED OF CAPT. BLUNT. Appointed First Lieutenant 90th U. S. Volunteers, July 1st, 1898. Served in cuban campaign of that year under the command of Col Charles J. Crane, late Lieutenant Colonel, 38th Infantry, serving in the Philippine Islands. On the record of excellent service in Cuba endorsed by Col Crane regimental commander and also recommended by both Republican and Democratic Representatives in Congress, for service in the Philippines where he was again commissioned First Lieutenant. 490th U. S. Infantry, September 9th 1890 by the President of the United States. Promoted captain of the same regiment November 7th, 1899, was elected by acclamation to a membership of the National council of Administration, at the organization of the Spanish-American Veteran Association, Sept. 9, 1899' which met in national convention, at Washington, D.C., of which council President Wm. McKinley, Col Wm. Jennings Bryan and Miss Helen M Gould were elected members. On September 15th was assigned to Baltimore Md., as recruiting officer under the command of Capt. Lloyd, 15th U S. Infantry. Transferred to Washington, D.C., September 25th, 1899. Joined regiment October 3rd, 1899. Was assigned as a special recruiting officer at Mobile, Ala., October 12, 1899. CUBAN RECORD. Was commanding officer at El Cristo from September 10, 1898, to Feb. 8th, 1899 Commanding officer at Songo. Cuba from Feb 12 1899, to May 1, 1899. Mustered out at Camp Meade, Pa., May 25, 1899. PHILIPPINE RICORD Commanding officer in the Philippines at Marri caban from January 10th 1900 to March 8, 1900, at other military stations in Northern Luzon. Was complimented by Regimentel Commander for the capture of Onorio (sepedes one of Aguinaldo's secretaries February 10th, at Perinacqui, Luzon. THE CONSPIRACY The official records prove that the commanding officer of the Regiment, in order to shield the crime of fraudulent enlistment and to cover deficits, together with the adjutant, conspired to ruin and dishonor an innocent officer by estab ishing a coaching school for witnesses. Failing in this outrage, high officers were taken into confidence, together with enlisted men to shield the crime of corp spiracy. Oicial records prove that every effort to shield this crime and outrage was inaugurated by officers of high rank in the Regiment and the Military District of Northeastern Luzon. In order to shield the greater crime of attempting to force an officer to violate his own of office and obligation to the United States Government, the powerful influence of rank and military prestige was brought to bear upon every line officer by dishonorable inducements by the commanding officer to bring about the downfall of innocent officer who was placed in close confinement for three months, and part of the time with ut food, in order to shield the outrage. The official record further proves that fearing that the original conspiracy inaugurated had failed enlisted men were taken in confidence, non-comissioned officers advanced and recomme ded for commissions that the system of subnation might succeed. Official records establish the fact that the conspirators, with a view of legalizing their crime, secured the appointment of a packed general court martial, whose members performed the functions of accusers, witnesses and judges of the same court which tried their victim Records further prove that an instrument used in the conspiracy was taken from the convict prison at Man la, and made a commissioned officer as a reward for his crime and silenced. The records prove that this same court acquitted an officer who had outraged a defenseless native wife, after having confined her husband to the guard-house, with the compromise that the said officer would continue to remain silent: Hereafter the Second Baptist Lyceum will meet every Sunday afternoon promptly at 3:30 Since the completion of the new auditorium the communion services will not in erfere with the Lyceum exercises on the second Sunday in the month, which fact is giving to that organization's host of friends. DRESSMAKING ACADIMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p.m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mordays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. 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WANTED to buy cancelled postage stamps, etc. Write Post Office Box 162 Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send particulars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be presented with a fine Gold Watch. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Box 570. Louisville, KY 5 WE DO NOT MOVE— Your furniture, but we will loan you money on it at reasonable rates and make the payments to suit your convenience. Our employees are always awake a d read to act promptly upon your application. Call us and be convinced. EVANS & C. 707. G street, n. w Your Foune Told Don't pay a dollar when you can tell it yourself. My "Palmistic Chart" tells your life from the Crrdle to the Grave 10 cents. Prof Marlowe, Box 242, B Albany, N. Y. TERMS REASONABLE LOSTIE E. WILSON. Fine Art Studio, 806 M ST, N. W. Pastel and Oil Paintings—less nasty Free Hand Drawing and Painting —Portrait Work in Minimaure a d Life Sizes a Specialty, HARRY G LENZ HU 10 1033 U LENZ & LOSSAU. 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It nourishes and scald and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equalit- it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by drummers and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 6 DOWN TO BUSINESS. Colored People Establish Grocery Store Somewhat on Co-operative Plan—Run by Colored People. Decatur (Ill) Exchange. In a room on West Main street, just west of Church, the colored people will open their grocery store, which is modelled somewhat on co-operative lines. This plan has been discussed by them for some months past and is now about to be realized. The matter has been carefully considered and the promoters feel quite confident that it will succeed. The project is backed by some of the most progressive, intelligent and respected colored citizens of Decatur. Many of them have succeeded in business as individuals. Twenty persons are interested in the interprise. The officers of the club are: President—Louis Steward. Vice President—Miss Frances Bronner. Secretary—Moses Watkins. Treasurer—Robert Ernest. Board of Control—Houston Singleton Richard Woodford and George Nickens. The board of control will represent the club in the management of the J. MR. LOUIS STEWARD. store. It will oversee the business in a general way, will do the buying and will advise the active manager, who is to be O. M. Mitchell, Miss Sarah King will act as bookkeeper and clerk. Geo. Williamson, son of Officer Williamson, will drive the delivery wagon. Although the store is owned and directed by colored people, it is not intended to be exclusively for that race. The promoters look to their white friends to assist them in this enterprise, and invite all their white and colored friends to call on them at the opening this evening. The store has been well stocked with everything that is found in a first-class grocery and everything is new and fresh. The undertaking will be watched with interest by the people of Decatur, and the friends of the promoters trust that their hopes of success may be fully realized. COLORED BANKER. The store plan is an outgrowth of some of the progressive colored people's hope for the betterment of their race. There is a colored organization here known as the Business and Industrial association. This association has recured the services of Mr.W.L Taylor of Richmond, Va., for an address at the A. M. E. Church tomorrow night Mr. Taylor is a colored banker, being THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. J. B. REV. W. L TAYLOR the resident of the True Reformers bank of Richmond He is a successful business man and well posted and his address is looked forward to with keen interest. Obituary. Dr. Thomas L. Upshaw died at his home, 54 Vine Street, Atlanta, Ga, October twenty-ninth after an illness of eleven days. He was born in Atlanta, in 1861, attending the common schools there, afterwards entering Mehary Medical College of Nashville, Tenn., where he graduated in 1881 and was va'edictorian of his class. He practiced medicine several years in Camden, Ark. having passed a critical examination before the State Medical Board. During his stay in this city as clerk in the Pension Office, he took a course in medicine at Howard University Medical Department, graduating in 1883 and was married to Miss Ella Brown of this city in '86. Three years ago he returned to Atlanta where he passed a severe examination and built up an excellent practice in medicine. He leaves a father, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. "WARWICK OF THE KNOBS A Strange Form of Life. (A Review.) Because Prof. John Uri Lloyd of Cincinnati, Ohio, an American author of distinction, a scientist of standing, investigator of Nature, whose works are destined to live in American literature has taken such a noble position on many occasions, in defence of the Negro, I will proceed, in the language of the old colored man, "to do my duty by him without aggravation or opportunity," by giving my opinion of his latest literary effort,"Warwick of the Knobs" for the benefit of our readers. This book is published by Dodd, Mead & Company New York City. Price $1.50. In this book Prof. Lloyd deals with a people and a section of country that are rich in all those elements of life that furnish materials for the romancer of our day. His "Edidorhpha,"a book of many strange and startling scientific revelations, of many daring propositions, of many enchanting mysteries; beautifully ornamented with sparkling gems of thought, introduced him to the general reading public in a favorable light. His "Springtown on the Pike," a weird narrative, full of action; a great psychological study, the dominating spirit of which is a Negro character of an almost forgotten type, brought immediate conviction to the minds of those who questioned his place as a writer of fiction, and established his fame forever. But his "Warwick of the Knobs," is so graphic and stirring in its tragical interests, so intensely dramatic in its presentation of unusual situations, so deep and powerful in its every human aspect—fairly scintilating with the strongest human passions, feelings and emotions—suggesting forms of psychical activity, sensations and volitions that cannot be found in mediums of like character; and form a study of psychic phenomena, and a method of introspection and observation that cannot be obtained except by wide research and deep study in more technical works that all critics must place his name on the roll of honor beside the names of the nobiest and best American authors to stand for all time. —CHARLES ALEXANDER. It Leads Them All The Hotel Dale, Atlantic City N. J. 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. NOTICE. NOTICE Mr. John T. White, formerly of Augusta, Ga., but more recently of West Asbury Park, N. J., is not connected with The COLORED AMERICAN in any way and the public is warned against transacting business with him for this paper. Notice to Agents, All agents who have not settled up their accounts for papers for October will please do so at once. Quite a number have not settled their September accounts and this notice is to warn such agents that no more papers will be sent them after this issue unless they are heard from. OFFICE HOURS: 9 A. M. TO 12 M. TELEPHONE WEST 33-D I TO 5 P. M. Dr. C. Clifford Fry, SURGEON DENTIST. 1407 28th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 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. WILLIAMS, EMPIRE PRINT. 1220 New York Ave. n. w. Notice for cheap price list each week. J. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. FINANCIAL. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. We have more than we need. We will make loans to everybody without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos Organs, Etc., Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees without indorser. 602 F St., N. W. Cor. 6TH St., Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 and upwards made on FUKNITURE PIANOS, HORNES Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and on the day you apply. We are loaning on the building and Loan Association plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, &c, DO YOU NEED If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000 Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier, Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, HenryE. 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. Wanted Colored Salesmen. Twenty-five good, industrious, energetic and stickatitive colored men, who have been forced to hide their talent on account of color and who can come well recommended, to become members of, and to act as solicitors for an order. Study employment, and liberal compensation for the right parties. Address for ten days in the care of The Colored American, 459 C st. n. w. Washington D. C. PRES SSEe—~—S 1. gles REERMN BER |e pn Geeeie a TS - yy) SEAN] Wet, WAC SRS BAS | ies y NS Vth - SES we 7 3 = o—— Is —~s= £ liior Masonic Column:—There ap- peal a recent issue of the Masonic (olama what was inten ied, I suppose, ty be # practical juke. bat whch seema to ha een accepted by many of my friuds as the trath. I admit that dur- ing month of May, m company wi y fread, Bro. John P. Turner, I we Bakinmore and was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, which rreagors be t Enown to the pir ies c rocd was not giveo pubticity at the ime I e at sil times given encourage- ment 'o whatever I thought would promote the best interest of the Craft, sud pave eneouraged theMasonic News Cocumn believing that it could be made an justiument Gf much good to the cmt in put lsh ng such informa:zior as was proper to b2 pubilshed Ye I desire to enter my unqualified condemnation of the publicaticn of such | kes #8 cau in any way reflect uy- on or e's good name which to everyone shou d be dearer than his own life, Vraternaliy yours, Social Lodge, Ne 1 W.H.J.MaLvIn Pasi Grand Maxier Mays 33 degrees speuta few days ia the New Jersey juri-diction lastweek, the grand visitations to the subordi- nats lodge will be completed this month Let ¢ y mscter do his dnty toward his Lodge and his grand officers, J v. Beason, &. J. Cardoza, Robt. L. Pendleton, Fred. Henry are young men strong, active and energetic and merit any nonor out Grand L-dge can be- li is (o be regretted that the letter of e Depu'y Grand Master was neces- sary. | fal to undersiand wby so much talk about what every brother knew as true, Imet Sir Knigh’s George 8. New- nian, Lewis H, Wayre and Edward Chese, on Saturday night barefooted uimost, yet wending their wav to Rivece’'s to Sir Knight James Ken- nedy. 2 St, N.W. hese are three of ind We cio’t Lave teo many occasions like the recent one when Sccial Lodge asen|-d around the fistive board Wilh (heir ledies We must bring the gatcation in closer touch: with our Wives aud daughters, Have them pres- egton such occasions, Romemter the widows and orphens boy ®ticket to assist Bister Washing- ’ low of the late Bro. John B Wastiugion, The entertainment at livi: y's Hall, 410 D St,,8 E., Nov. 12 2 the sop rvision of George S. N 1 is for har benefit. lay l.st Deputy Grand Master \l.'y 4 witnessed the confirming of the ats ree by Bro, Fulton of Datcher Lode, No. 15. Bre. Melvin in a few narks, gave some sound advice t ‘iver, Bro. Malvin did some ve idsome work when this Lodge ¥ & set apart, ©: Grond Master of our juriadicticn ‘or (ho year 1902, William H. Grimebaw a H.J Malvin of Social Lodge she Cock, and John T. Layton 0! Kurks Lodge, George S. Newman of #3 x, Richard H. Jores of Widow's Son, acd Robert H, Terrell of Prince Hol, One culy eam be selected. Wh @ball {: pao THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D, G The remarks of the Jurior Graré Warden Char’es H Dean at the vi ite- tions lave Leen of sucha chsracter at to im, rees the brethren that he is wid awake end full of Mascnic information Gretd Master Te rill had better look tc h’s laure!s there 13 another King Davie com nz. Bro. Chirles H Dean ard John P. Turner took ‘he editor of the Masonic column to acccunt at Felix Lodge last Moiday for some ro nt reference made tothem. I wonder if Brother Turn.r bas paid his subs ription, J 4m giad (o ece that they are readin the column, Too much praise cannot ba given tc Charlis D Freeman Worshipful Mas ter of Socis] Lodge for the magnificent reesption g ven the Grand Master anc his grand ¢ flice:s at the annual visite- tion to the lodge cn Thursday last The (occasion a3 Gne long to be remem b red, specially when compared wit! thcss which had precceded it. Deputy Grand Mast:r M.lvin must have beer very , roud of bis lodge In company wi h our Le‘oved Grané Secietaty cf anelent Craft Masonry Wi'- lam H. Myets we visited Anacostia, D C, on Sunday to pay our reepect to our dstinguished invalid, Bro Jamcs L. Johnson who was removed during the past week from Emergency Hcspit alto his home, and is now under tre professional care of Dr. Powell and Mies Sarah Shorter, a trained nurse. who assured me that our brother wae improving as rapidly as could be ex- pected from such serious injuries and tbat if rothing unforereen occurs, he w_ll socn be restored to the craft, ready for the great duties which awelt him. Oar interview was a4leasan’ one, Bro. Jobnson assuring us of his uxfaltering trust in our Supreme Grand Master and wis very greatful for the kindly interest shown by the craft and that his misfortune had indelibly impressec upOn his mind the true vslue of mason- ry in tesching the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Let cu prays stil ascend that our brotker may gooa be restored to the full vigor of ha manhocd. “Ee Sure You are Right.” Mr, Editor, Masonic Colum: :—A fa vorite expression of the late David Crockett was “first be sure you are right and then go ahead” It woul? have been advisal le for a ‘Master Ma- son’) (?) who, by the wav, appears t be ashamed to mention his name ip e.nuection with his assumed title, t have followed this wholesome advice Social Loige did appropriate ‘a suffic ient sum from the funds of the lodge to defray all expenses,’’ needful and oth- erwise, avd every penny of expense at- tending the celebration was paid fur from the sum so appropriated. The fac s in the case are these: Tne trustees of the church refused to accept any compersition for the reason that they do not rent the church for any pur- pose, They were, however, willing to accept any contribution that might ke raised by a general collectiun as @ free- will offering, and all the money thai 8 cis] Lodge “through iis accredi ed acenis,’’ syc eeded in ‘‘doing”’ the “cc- ralled crowd” out of was given to the church. “This is the bead and front of our offending.” There is a serious doubtin the minde of many a3 to whether the brigands of Socis] Lodge succeeded in making oo Master Mason’? (?) disgorge eveo after the “hold up.’’ R W. TomPkKINS, Sr. Warden, Social Lodge, | Washington,D.C,, Nov. 4 ss. aR ease. ee Apr So. pee 5? PND Ae ae 4 ae ny tg tT aft Pt Rie wesc T34 Te ATEN CES ect STN meee hea a eh he See OE Nl EE pea ee de eS ernie waren nae Spee ee pester rea ae ee Rha acy bc oo ae ul ry S Skee 5-3 23 Coe aks oe saan GE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. [EN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theo- racal, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, ‘eparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and ‘usical. For information address— Rev. J, FE. Rankin. D. D., LL. D., F resident, Gro H SaFFuRD. Secretary. _ RPE ‘THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C it. N. WW. Washington, ain. J Us tw& TEACHERS WANTED. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL Sass ALLEGHENY, PA, A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School tor Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Brick- j|laying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailering, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Liter- ||ary Department from Primary to | || Normal Course. Job Work 60 -| \licited and Profits given to the || Students. Catalogues now ready. , Unusual advantages tor Girls and a separate building, Fall terms | | hegina Sept. 9th, 1901, Address _@ jJoserpa D. 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All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER WASHINGTON, D.C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1901 WHAT DO THEY WANT? An English scholar and diplomat once said, concerning the question of home rule in Ireland that, if a pencil and paper were given to the loudest howler favoring the freedom of Ireland, that the same howler could not write down what Ireland really wanted to be contented with British rule. The same thing may be said of the so-called leaders of southern sentiment. For the past twenty five years they have advocated the elimination of the Negro in politics. They have magnified the iniquities of carpetbaggism. They have abused northern philanthropists for encouraging the Negro to engage in politics. When Prof Booker T. Washington came into public notice as the advocate of the education of the head, the hand and the heart idea, as the apostle of industrialism and the exponent and champion of the idea for the Negro to let politics alone and to prepare for the sterner duties of life by becoming an intelligent wage worker and industrial factor, by eschewing politics for agricultural pursuits becoming a tax payer rather than a patron of the police courts, becoming a good citizen rather a politician, he was pointed to by the southern leaders as the new Moses. He was the one of all men to lead his race out of Egyptian darkness into the bright light of the new civilization. He was extolled as the particular one who had the key to the Negro problem. Northern philanthro is took the southern people at their word. They encouraged the washington idea, they gave money for the development of that idea at Tuskegee, but they reckoned without their host. The southern whites had said that no man understood the condition of the South better than Mr. Washington, they had said that he was the master of the situation and then, when President Roosevelt invited Mr. Washington to the White House to discuss the situation, Mr. Washington, true to the teachings of his ideas, of his school and the public sentiment, advised that the best men Corpora Materia Hedera. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. in the South be appointed to office. He recommended Ex-Governor Jones of Alabama for a judgeship He recommended Senator McLaurin of South Caro'ina as the man to dispense the patronage of state. He carried out what he supposed to be ideas in harmony with Southern sentiment, but the southern leaders, like the aforesaid Irishmen, don't seem to know what they want and have made themselves ridiculous in the eyes of all intelligent men, American and foreign, black and white. The preacher politician is a bad article under any circumstances RACE UNITY. This is an old story, the story of the Negroes building up a white man in business by giving him their undivided support and patronage and who, when he becomes opulent, is their bitterest foe. The Conservator, a weekly race journal published in Chicago, calls attention to a baker in that city, who has become rich because of the large amount of trade given him by the colored people. This said baker began business without a dollar and with but little experience, but he has become rich through the patronage of the colored people. He objected to his landlord renting the floors above his bakery to colored people and, when called upon by the editor of Conservator concerning the matter openly and boldly said that he didn't care for the colored trade, The Conservator says of this matter: "This baker has a large colored patronage, and the Conservator called on him to see if he had not been misrepeated by parties accusing him of hating a man for his color. But he was frank to say that he really objected to colored people living over him, and when his attention was called to the fact that he had a number of colored patrons in his business he said he did not care about colored people's trade and did not want it. This man who has grown fat and strong from Negro patronage in this thickly settled Negro neighborhood, stands now in the gaud of one of the most rabid Negro haters in the city and all on account of the color of the Negro's skin. He does not take into consideration the colored man's character or standing, he does not object to any particular colored man or family because it is bad or because it has a bad name. He object to the Negro soley and alone because he is colored." He has grown rich from the money he has received from colored people. His case is only one of a thousand all over the country in cities and in towns where there are any number of colored people. This white man started out in business in a small way, got the trade of the colored people, became affluent and afterwards became the Negro's bitterest enemy. There is a lesson in this and a moral, Colored people must one time learn to patronize their own race in a business way, for as soon as the white man can dispense with the Negro commercially, religiously, politically or otherwise, he will do so The True Reformer's Bank, of Richmond, Va., and the National Negro Business League and other kindred organizations are shining examples of the possibilities of the Negro in a business way Don't boycott, it is un American, but spend your money with your own people as far as you can and as far as it is practicable to do so. There were two appointments and many disappointments. A marked copy of the Southwestern Christian Advocate has come to this office. It is the organ of the M. E. Church, South, and represents the thoughts and sentiments of the large colored contingent connected with this church in the South. It is published under the auspices of the church and is one of the most ably edited Negro journals in that section For fair play, fair dealings and truth about things that happen in the South, we refer to the columns of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, for it is uniformly fair and cool-headed as well as conservative. The issue referred to contains an account of the Balltown, La, massacre, in which a large number of colored people who had attended a camp meeting were killed, maimed and wounded in the very act of serving the Master. It shows that the idea of lynching has gone so far that any excuse or pretense is used to lynch colored people As Mr. Dooley says on the Washington dinner: "Th' black has many fine qualities. He is joyous, light-hearted an'aisily lynched." The Colored American will spring a few new surprises on its readers at an early date. The race needs leadership—shrewd, courageous and unselfish leadership. So many of our well-meaning exchanges confound leadership with dictatorship, and naturally file objections. Our growing intelligence resents the idea of yielding to bossism, but it must be granted that there is a positive demand for capable men who can go forward for the race at critical moments, and secure for us the rewards that legitimately belong to us. We need more men like Prof, Booker T. Washington, Prof. W. H. Council, President Wm. L Taylor of the True Reformers' Bank Isaiah T. Montgomery, of Bishops like Turner, Grant and Walters, of political leaders like Lyons, Cheatham and Rucker a d more Fortunes, Bruces and Kings, more Paul Laurence Dunbars and Charles W. Chestnuts. Colored men who are looking for fights and wrangles should turn their guns on the common enemy. The race is weak enough at its best. There is no stronger evidence of the real progress of the Negro than the very large number of books and first class magazines and newspapers that are now being published. There will be more than a half dozen books, autobiographies novels, historical statistics in book and pamphlet form issued by the scholars and thinkers of the race during the holidays. Some good book, some magazine or newspaper should be in the home of every intelligent Afro-American. These publications should be bought and paid for. No agency is so powerful to develop the idea of race pride as the ink of the printer, The Mirror a local newspaper with an uncertain circulation and whose opinion molder has been separated from several good "snaps" because of alleged "sharp practice," is very pronounced against President Roosevelt's dining with Prof. Booker T. Washington. He compares Mr. Washington to a poorly paid black elevator boy—a comparison as odious as that of President Roosevelt to the bibulous rat-printer who does the blacksmithing in the Mirror junk shop. The two new magistrates for the District of Columbia are representative men in every sense of the word. The President made a wise selection and one which will give satisfaction to both races, and all classes. What will be the policy of President Roosevelt to war is the colored soldiers? All the counmions created by Congress for the regular army have been filled by white men and even the officers of the scout regiments of the Philippines are being filled by white men. Up to this writing no Negro officers have been appointed. The colored press should be a unit in demanding recognition for the colored heroes who are seeking places in the army. The next rush will be a scramble for the principalship of the Colored High School, caused by the resignation of Prof. Robert H. Terrell. THE MARYLAND ELECTION. (Continued from First Page) Hoffman House, at 435 Druid Hill Ave. It is finely furnished, has a most excellent stock and bids fair to be a success. Mrs. Faunie Alexander after an extended sojourn of several months in Providence and Newport, R.I., Philadelphia and New York has returned to the city for the winter. Mr. Julius C. Johnson, the Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of the state of Maryland is infecting new life into the order and is fast becoming one of the most popular masters who has filled the position. Arlie THE THOMPSON LUCAS NUPTIALS Bishop Walters Officiates at a Pretty Wedding Ceremony in Jersey City-Honors for the Popular Bridal Couple. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Jersey City, N. J., Tuesday afternoon, November 5 h in the cosy parlors of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Roper, 237 Montgomery street. The high contracting parties were Mr. Richard W. Thompson of Washington, D. C. and Miss Grace Evelyn Lucas, formally of Indianapolis, Ind. the latter being a niece of Mrs. Roper of Jersey City. The Episcopal ceremony was used and was eloquently performed by Bishop Alexander Walters, a life-long friend of the groom. Mr J. C Roper performed the service of "giving the bride away." After the ceremony, the newly married couple were the recipients of hearty congratulations and an elaborate luncheon was served. Among those present were Bishop and Mrs. Alexander Walters, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Roper, Prof. Jesse Lawson of Washington, D. C.. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Payne, Miss Annie Gran land, Mr. E. Gilmer, Mr. P. A. Merrill and others. Mr, and Mrs. Thompson included New York City in their wedding itinerary and received much social attention from old friends in Gotham. On Wednesday evening they were the guests at a complimentary dinner tendered by Bishop and Mrs. Walters at their el gant home, 228 Duncan Ave. Jersey Heights at which a large company was present and the occasion was highly enjoyable Mr. and Mrs. Thompson departed for Washington Thursday evening, where they will make their future home. A delegation of friends accompanied them to the station. Mr. Thompson is well known in national journalistic and literary circles and the bride was formerly a teacher in the public schools of Indianapolis. Mr. W. H. Bates, who owns one of the leading groceries in Annapolis, $ M^{+} $ was in to see us last Tuesday, while in town on business. Attorney Feuben S Smith, a Successful Practitioner before the District Bar and a Popular Speaker at the Lyceums A Man of Letters and Fine Literary Attainments. Reuben S. Smith attorney-at-law, No.420 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., was born in Jackson County Florida. April 1, 1854 He received his early education in the common schools of Marianua, in that county, and at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Before coming to Washington he taught school for a time and in 1876 served as an alternate delegate at large from Florida to the National Republican Convention held at Cincinnati Ohio. As a resident of the national capital he served as a clerk in the United States Treasury Dep.. in the office of the sixth auditor and in that of the second auditor. He was also Washington correspondent of several newspapers, but after graduating from the law department of the Howard University in 1883, was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, and has since been successfully employed in the practice of his profession. He has not only established a lucrative private business, but has acted as attorney for a life insurance company and other corporations. In November; 1899, he was unanimously elected moderator of the conference of the Congregational churches of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, and is Superintendent of the Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church Sunday School, Mr. Smith was a delegate to the National Republican Convention held at Chicago in 1880, and a special agent of the eleventh census of the United States (1890), assigned to the work of collecting the statistics of the recorded indebtedness of the state of Florida. It is therefore evident that he is a man of versatility as well as ability.—Biographical Encyclopedia of the United States. The subject of this sketch also served as assistant sergeant-at-arms of the Philadelphia National Republican Convention of 1900. He has been attorney in several important cases in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia involving damage suits against the large corporations, and has been generally successful. He has also been retained in many equity, estate and contested will cases, wherein he has been equally successful. He has been almost exclusively engaged in civil practice during his experience of 14 years as a practitioner before the Supreme Court of the District. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are domiciled at No. 715 Second Street, Northwest, where they have resided for the last 20 years. Two children survive to them: Master Jerome Bonaparte, a student at Howard University and Miss Rosa Virginia, a pupil in the Washington High School. AN INTERESTING FOOTBALL GAME. Don't fail to see the big football game between the Elevens of the New Baltimore High School and the Washington High School at the American League Base Ball Park on Saturday afternoon, November 3 at 3:30 Government employees will be able to see more than half of the game, even though they do not leave the office until 4 o'clock. Admission, 25 cents to all parts of the ground. No reserved seats. Two hundred Baltimorans will accompany the visiting team. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. S. A very unique but most valuable pamphlet has come to this office under the caption of "Harriet Tubman the Heroine in Ebony." It is prepared by Mr. Robert W. Taylor the financial secretary of Tuskegee institute with a most pertinent introduction by Prof. Booker T. Washington. The story of the life of this brave woman should be known by every intelligent Afro-American old as well as young. Her career reads like a romance wonderfully blended with the elements of fiction. She was in service in the dark days, was a active participant in the underground railway and without a knowledg of the compass her only guide was the North star. She is now in poverty and the object of the pamphlet is to secure funds enough through the sale of it to make the final payment on her home. Through the efforts of Mr. Taylor, Prof. Washington and others, a small sum has been raised but more is needed. The pamphlet sells for 25 cents but it is worth fifty times the selling price. Every Afro-American of race pride and every patriotic American should buy a copy of this pamphlet. Send 25 cents to Robert W. Taylor, 7 Grenville Place, Boston, Mass. Agents are wanted and good commissions will be given. The Editor of The Colored American hopes that every reader of The Colored American will send at least 25 cents to the above address for one of these pamphlets and that those who are interested in this noble woman will buy more copies and secure agents. The White Invasion of China. Honorable Albert J. Beveridge, United States Senator from Indiana has spent the past five months in the Far East investigating commercial and political conditions, studying international relations, appraising National resources, and conferring with the men who are establishing the Eastern policy of the European powers. The vast amount of information thus secured at first hand Senator Beveridge will embody in a series of noteworthy papers, the first of which will appear November 16th in The Saturday Evening Post of Philadelphia. Senator Beveridge is a trained writer and a trained observer, and he has infused extraordinary interest into subjects that make dull reading if less brilliantly handled. The Shiloh Lyceum The Lyceum of the Shiloh Baptist Church will be addressed Sunday afternoon at 3:30 by Mrs. Julia Mason Layton. A special program of music has been prepared for the occasion. Mr. J, M. Hershaw will preside at the meeting. The executive committee of the Lyceum will select a president between now and the second Sunday in December. It is well understood that Mr. Hershaw has not accepted and cannot accept the presidency. Notice to Agents. All agents who have not settled up their accounts for papers for October will please do so at once. Quite a number have not settled their September accounts and this notice is to warn such agents that no more papers will be sent them after this issue unless they are heard from. A Knight Templar Praises Peruna And Says: "I am Better Than I Have Been for Twenty Years." Colonel T. P. Moody, a prominent Knight Templar, is well known in every city in the United States west of Buffalo, N. Y., as a Jeweler's Auctioneer. In the city of Chicago as a prominent lodge man, being a member of the K. T.'s and also of the Masons. The cut shows Colonel Moody in the costume of the Oriental Consistory Masons, 32d degree. In a recent letter from 5900 Michigan avenue, Chicago, Ill., Mr. Moody says the following: "For over twenty-five years I suffered from catarrh, and for over ten years I suffered from catarrh of the stomach terribly. "I have taken all kinds of medicines and have been treated by all kinds of doctors, as thousands of my acquaintances are aware in different parts of the United States, where I have traveled, but my relief was only temporary, until a little over a year ago I started to take Peruna, and at the present time I am better than I have been for twenty years. "The soreness has left my stomach entirely and I am free from indigestion and dyspepsia and will say to all who are troubled with catarrh or stomach trouble of any kind, don't put it off and suffer, but begin to take Peruna right away, and keep it up until you are cured, as you surely will be if you persevere. "My wife, as many in the southwest can say, was troubled with a bad cough and bronchial trouble, and doctors all over the country gave her up to die, as they could do nothing more for her. She began taking Peruna with the result that she is better now than she has been in years, and her cough has almost left her entirely. The soreness has left her lungs and she is as well as she ever was in her life, with thanks, as she says, to Peruna. Yours very truly, T. P. Moody. Catarrh assumes many forms and attacks many organs. Colonel Moody had catarrh of the stomach, while his wife had catarrh of the lungs. Both were cured by Peruna, simply because catarrh is catarrh, wherever located. It may attack one organ or another. It may be chronic or acute. It may cause one a slight inconvenience or great suffering. Diseases that catarrh sets up are called LATE LOCALS Mr. H. H, Hargraves of the War Department has returned from Ohio where he went to cast a straight republican vote. Messrs. J. E Dent and R J. O'Brien of the House of Representatives, were pleasant callers at our sanctum this week. Messrs. Chas Jackson and George R Brown of Pittsburg, Pa. are in the city, seeing the sights and incidently taking in the races. Cards are out announcing the nuptial of Miss Irene E. Payne and Mr. Wm B Price, Tuesday evening, November 26 h at Mt Zion M. E. church, West Washington. C. W. Keatts, Deputy United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Arkansas, arrived here this morning with a boy sentenced to the Reform School. While here Mr. Keatts will be the guest of Cap. E. L. Baker, Jr. Cap Baker has but recently returned from the Philippines. The Capital Pleasure Club gave one of its characteritic bar quets and entertainments at Irving Hall last Thursday evening. Among the invited guests were Hon. George H. White, Editor E. E. Cooper and a host of others in addition members of the club T Colonel T. P. Moody, of Chicago. by various names but they are all in reality catarrh. Peruna cures catarrh wherever located. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.. for a free book on catarrh. President John W. Evans and Mr. P. E. Barton, chairman of the reception committee, know how to en er ain their friends. The Capital Pleasure Club is the crack club of the District. Mrs. L. E. Wilson, the oil and par tel artist, has decided to locate permanently in this city. Her studio is at 806 M St, n w., where she will be glad to see her many friends. Cards are out announcing the nuptials of Mr. Jno. Chamberlin of Parkersburg, W Va. to Miss Alice Burlingame of St. Louis, Mo. The event will take place December 4 h at St. Matthews church, Parkersburg, W. Va. A public meeting of the Afro-American Council was held at the Zion Baptist church Thursday evening the 14th The attendance was very large and among those who spoke were Revs. W. J, Howard, Geo W. Lee, Profs. Kelly Miller, Jesse Lawson and others. ExCongressman White presided. Mr. Benjamin F Fetcher, a large fish and oyster dealer at Lloyd P. O., Dorchester county, Md., was in the city on business this week. He is a railroader who when in service saved enough to go into business and has made a succe s of it. He is known on the eastern shore as Capt. Ben and is one of the largest fish, crab and oyster dealers on the eastern branch.