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The COLORED Library of Congress AMERICAN NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX. NO. 35. THE CHIEF FINANCEIR. Rev. P. A. Hubbard, Methodism's Matchless "Dollar Money King" Makes the Banner Record. His First Year as Financial Secretary Shows An Increase of all Previous Records of $18 000 - Points in the Career of a Selfmade Man. In April 1899 when Rev. P. A. Hubbard was a member of the Financial Board of the A. M. E. Church The Colored American said of him when advocating his election as Financial Secretary of his Church: "There is a time-nonored and truthful adage that 'nothing succeeds like success.' He who bears upon his brow this talismanic wreath of laurel is honored among men and feted by the multitude. Why? Because of the equally potent aphorism 'there is no excellence without labor.' The achievement of a high measure of success in this age of merciless criticism and keen competition is the logical outcome of unremitting toil, diligent and conscientious application, and natural fitness for the duties assumed. The man and the work must fit like the tongue and groove, and the result is a combination pleasing to the lover of symmetrical development, and eloquently appeals to the artistic instinct of humanity. Thus happily blended, as to man and mission, are the peculiar capabilities of Rev. P. A. Hubbard, of Colorado, and the exacting requirements of meeting stupendous financial obligations. Riding roughshod over difficulties that would discourage the average minister of the gospel, and drawing upon a community scattered and undeveloped, his magnetic personal qualities, limitless mental resources and abundant faith in the support of the Almighty, Dr. Hubbard by dint of persevering labor, has broken all records in the gathering of funds to carry on the work of the Master, and has well earned the sobriquet of "the Dular Money King." What a magnificent financial secretary he would make for the great Church with which his life has been, and is, identified! If the present incumbent of that responsible office is elevated to the Bishopric, could the African Methodist Episcopal connection find timber better seasoned or more reliable? Assuredly not! In the providence of God and the wisdom of the elders must rest the result, but the preservation of the equities seem to demand that 1900 shall witness the installation of the masterly Hubbard as financial secretary of the race's most complete and most influential organization. Rev. Phillip Alexander Hubbard was born of slave parents and reared under circumstances which inured him to hardships. His career brings to our mind the thought that there is a power over the human family which moves the individual man as well as nations. And just as birds are moved on by an irresistible instinct to tak a note con- WASHINGTON, D. , SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1901. REV. P, H. HUBBARD, Financial Secretary of the A. M. Ch reh. genial clime ere the rigors of winter comes on, so the man who is susceptible of Divine impressions is moved by the all-embracing Intelligence to advance up he line through difficulties over obstacles and hindering causes, from the antutored boy to the strong and vigorous man, with powers of body and soul developed till he can stand and grapple with the problems of life which challenge the attention of the advance guard of the race. Such an one is led very often to heighs undreamed of till in years after, in looking back and down the steeps he is impelled to exclaim: He led me by a way that I knew not." The mother of our subject was strong in head and heart, hence this son inherited a wonderful tenacity of purpose and a devotion to the cause he espouses that will brook no restraint. If we were asked to suggest his forte or strongest trait, it would be difficult to say whether it is in the heart that loves and espouses a cause on the one hand or the determined will or power of execution on the other—that is to say the ability to carve out success. If he had been called to lead an army it is doubtful whether his most skillful feat would have been the plan originated for aggressive warfare or the marshalling of his forces while sweeping down upon the enemy to rout him from every stronghold. He felt that the African M. E Church was an organization worthy of his highest esteem and devotion; hence he has labored night and day to advance its interests. No man has ever doubted his loyalty; but on the contrary he is seen to array himself with the ranks in every contest where her victories were to be pushed He has labored all his life in the West -Missouri. Kausas, Nebraska, Colorado and the Rocky Mountain regions No opportunity to become a collegiate, too busy to become a deep philosopher he has been an intelligent, intensely practical man. Among the mighty spirits who have urged on the hosts to the conflict in the moral and spiritual development of this vast region of country, he has been conscientious—premilient along some lines. For instance in the matter of our financial system" we have what is known as our "Dollar Money law"—the intention is to raise $1 00 a year from each member or (Continued on page 4.) BISHOP DERRICK SPEAKS. He Says America is the Best Country on Earth for the Negro. A Review of His Trip to Europe and Some Facts Relative to the Ecumenical Conference—His Visit to the Vatican—Bruce Grits Interesting Letter. Philadelphia, Pa, Sreclal—A large and appreciative audience greeted Bishop Derrick, Bishop of New York on the occasion of his lecture at Bethel A M E church on Tuesday 19th Inst. and were well repaid for coming out. For the lecture was delivered in the Bishops happiest vein and in his most eloquent style. He was frequently interrupted by applause and especially was this so when he said in his exordium, "After all America is the best country on earth for the Negro America has done more for the Negro than any other country on earth. It is our home and here we will remain and grow with its growth and develop the highest and best talents within us." This sentiment was greeted with a burst of applause, the audience rising and waving hundreds of handkerchiefs. Dr. Henderson started the national anthem "America" and the people joined in and sang it with a vim. The Bishops accounts of his travels were mixed with delicate humor which was greatly enjoyed by all. He told about the hand kissing incident which occurred in Turin, Italy, and told it in such a way that everybody tittered out loud. His next sally was his experience in the Vatican where he had been mistaken for an Italian priest and urged to keep an appointment with his Holiness the Pope at two p.m. by one of the Popes messengers. He said he told the messenger that he was an American, but the messenger insisted that he was the person for whom he had been sent, then he said he told him that he was a friend of Garaboldi and the messenger dropped him like a warm potatoe. The poverty and want seen everywhere in Rome, and the great number of able bodied beggars who beseeq visitors in the Holy City struck the Bishop forcibly. In the Vatican he said there is gold and silver and plate enough to pay off our national debt if it could be turned into money. It is piled up like junk in a junk shop and it seemed a city that there should be such penury and beggarv in the midst of so much hoarded wealth. The Bishop saw the Italian method of making macecaroni and shaking his head he said 'I then and there made a vow that I would eat no more of it.' He described minutely his trips to Venice, Florence, Switzerland, through the great Mont Cosis Tunnel under the Alps, Mt Vasavine and places of interest in the great city of Rome whose glory like that Ichubud has d parted. The Pope he said was more popular in America than in Italy, he lives in daily fear of the people who are opposed to (Continued on page 4.) 10 Fighting for Her Rights—She is on Her Way to Washington to Consult the Federal Authorities in Relation to Payment of Lands Worth Thousands of Dollars. San Francisco, Nov., 17.—Ex-Qeen Lilioukalani, of Hawaii, who arrived here yesterday, is combining business and pleasure. Beside seeking the recovery of her health, she has come to consult with the Federal authorities relative to the crown lands in Hawaii. These were sequestrated by the revolutionary Government at the time the monarchy was overthrown and no attempt has since been made to reimburse her for [Name] the loss of the crown revenues, amounting to about $100,000 a year. The Territoria Legislature passed a bill appropriating $250,000 for the crown lands but President Doll vetoed the bill on the ground that there was not sufficient money in the Treasury to pay it. Subsequently the Legislature offered her a pension of $25,000 a year, but she refused to accept the money, for the reason that it would place her on the list of charitables, a step that was exceedingly repugnant to her. Before the annexation of the islands she was advised by competent attorneys to submit her claims to England for arbitration. The crown lands are more than a million acres in extent, and are worth about $15,000,000. Significance of the Recent Appointments Under the New Code. (From The New York Age.) The appointment of Justices Terrell and Hewlett by President Roosevelt, coming close upon reports of his utterances to the effect that he purposes to encourage colored men of character and training, has created a universal feeling of hope among the colored residents of the capital. Washington needs just such a stimulus as these appointments have proved to be; for I know of no other large city in the country where conditions have been so peculiarly repressive in their influence upon colored youth. Both appointments represent the carrying out of principles for which the President is known to stand. Mr. Hewlett has been a Justice of the Peace a number of years, He, himself, informs me that there never was any doubt of his appointment, and that it is based on merit alone. It seems clear, therefore, that when the President decided to name two colored men under the new code with the increased dignity and emoluments which it provides, Mr. Hewlett's selection came in the nature of a promotion. With this new dignity and increased emoluments, however, come new and larger responsibilities; and we are all vitally interested in seeing both appointments measure up to the standard both in legal training and in judicial fitness. The selection of Mr. Terrell, who had been out of active practice for some time, represents another principle for which the President stands. It is the choice of men of character and culture for public work. Mr. Terrell's record is that of a thoroughly self-made ma THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of fine spirit. His early career was that of a pioneer, pressing his way to the attainment of the best academic education which the country affords. By manual labor, he supported himself while taking the splendid fitting course at Groton. This done, he took the entrance examinations at Harvard, and began the uphill task of paying his own way while holding his own in his class. Graduating with the mark of cum laude in Greek, he fulfilled the expectations of his friends and set an example b which younger men have profited to this day. A teacher by instinct as well as by training, Mr. Terrell returned to his home in Washington and did admirable work as one of the assistants in the High School. He entered public life under President Harrison as Chief f Division in the Tressury Department and faithfully serving his country until the advent of President Cleveland, he resigned—resigned himself to the inevitable. Resuming the practice of the law, he pegged away at his desk, studying hard while working up his business until his election to the principalship of the High School. Into this position he has thrown all the energy of his nature. He has worked up towards the best standards of secondary education. He has inspired an esprit de corps that is rare in public schools and particularly where the youth of both sexes study together. It will be difficult to fill the place which he leaves vacant Taking to the miner judiciary the attainment of a broad, general culture which, after all, is the true basis for specialization in law as in other lines of research, Mr. Terrell takes also the judicial temperament. Washington and the country expect a good record from him and I know that we will not be disappointed. JOHN S. DURHAM MUSICAL NOTES. The handsome chorus of fifty voices will be costumed for the oratorio Friday evening December twentieth. Friday evening, December twentieth is the date and the Asbury Church is the place, The oratorio! The oratorio! The chorus for the oratorio is augmented by many of our very best local musicians who find it very profitable to take up standard works. A very handsome card is out announcing the particulars of the oratorio "The Prodigal Son," Friday December twentieth at the Asbury Church. "The Prodigal Son" is Arther Sullivan's most accomplished musical setting. The special parts are gems and the choruses are thoroughly inspiring. The seats in the choir gallery of the Ashbury Church will be a very desirable location for the oratorio. Go early and get them. None of the seats will be reserved. Regular rehearsals for the oratorio will be he'd each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening in the auditorium of the Ashbury Church. The meetings are called for seven o'clock. The tickets for the oratorio "The Prodigal Son" are eagerly taken by the fortunate holders of the cards of invitation recently issued. Only five hundred will be placed on the advance sale. 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Up to his knees in the miy pit; Appygmy's way, but a giant's grit; His back was a chain of throbbing aches; Lifting the mold with its earthen cakes; Elbows rusty as hinges of steel; Knees so lame he could hardly kneel; Mud so stiff it would clog a plow And couldn't be stirred with a wheel nohow; Nights as short as the days were long; Taskmasters pitiless lashed the man. "Can't!" sobbed Weakness, but Courage cried, "Can!" "Don't" said Despair, but Duty cried "Do!" "All right." said the man. "I'll worry her through Can't do much, and I reckon you'll see (Bricis won't be just what they ought to be, Ain't nigh so good as I know I could make If I just had straw, but you'll have to take The best I can do for the work's own sake, He finished his tale of brick and then Went home to rest, and the sons of men Looked on his perfect work and saw He'd have spoiled the brick had he put in straw MERRY CHIMES OF WEDDING The home of Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood. 620 10th St., Northeast, was the scene of a beautiful wedding party Tuesday night, November 19th, 1901 The contracting parties were Mr. William S. Blackburn and Miss Ella Louise Jennings, two of our city's most pleasing and representstive personalities. Mr. Blackburn is a resident of Wilberforce, Ohio, a clerk in the Files Division of the Census Office, a protege and personal friend of U. S. Senator J. B. Foraker, the associate and companion of Mr. H. Y. Arnett and one of the leaders amongst the active young politicians of Ohio and the West. Miss Jennings is a resident of Augusta, Ga, was the confidential stenografiber of Judge E. M Hewlett, and a conspicuous member of Washington's society circles. The wedding was private, only the family and most intimate friends of the couple being present. Those present were: Mrs. Brown (the bride's mother), Judson W. Lyons and wife, Henry Y. Arnett and wife, Mr. Lockwood and wife, Misses Ida Washington, Lillian Ramsay, Marion Scott, Corrinne Wallace, Margaret Claggett and Malv'n, Dr. Scott, Dr. Tyler, Dr. Damas, Dr.Wallace, Prof Thos Hove, Judge E. M. Hewletta, Mr. Alphonso T. Arnett, Mr. C. J Pickett and Rev. Garner, the officiating minister. The bride and groom were neatly and modestly attired and received the bearty congratulations of the bridal party in a graceful manner. Love, joy and sublime happiness reigned supreme. Numerous costly, beautiful, useful and ornamental presents were received from Augusta, Ga., Wilberforce, O., and Washington, D. C. After a most repast the party dispensed and eft best wishes for long life and continuous happiness for Mr. and Mr. Wm. S. Blackburn, 620 10th St., N. E A NEW BUILDING FOR TUSKEGEE Tuskegee, Ala., Special:—The annual Tuskegee Negro Conference meets Feb 19 h and 20th, 1902 We shall be glad to have our friends as far as possible to attend this meeting. James H. Dale FUNERAL DIE 1132 3rd Street, No. Carriages for hire. Branch office Alexan ashington. Principal Washington has accepted invitations to speak before the Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin State Teachers' Associations during the winter. We have good news for our friends! Tuskegee has just been given another building. A much needed one, an administration building. A good friend who has already greatly helped our work as well as the whole cause of Southern education in a most generous banner, makes us this gift. This building will contain plenty of room for the executive officers of the institution and will cost $4,500. Nov. 10. GEO. H. MAYS, JR* A Ship's Negro Captain. A colored man has been made captain of the British schooner Sarah E. Douglass, now in port with a cargo of pineapples from the West Indies. He is Captain Robert G. Sawyer, of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. Captain Sawyer was born in the West Indies. In boyhood he followed the life of most colored boys in the Bahamas, which consists in diving for conch shells, sponges and fishes and owing to the geography of the country, they spend the best part of their lives in small boats, crossing the rivers, bays and sounds which honeycombed the island. Eighteen years ago the captain went to sea in deep-sea vessels. He educated himself and mastered mathematics so that he could solve the intricate problems of navigation. He then became a navigator and was seen here in the West Indian schooner Brothers and Sarah E. Douglass as navigator of these vessels between the West Indies and Baltimore in the pineapple seas m. When the Douglass entered the pineapple trade this season Captain Sawyer was appointed master by J. W. Culmer of Nassau, who owns the vessel. Captain Sawyer is a man of powerful physique. He is about 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 214 pounds, every ounce of which seems to be muscle and bone. He is built like a Roman wres ler speaks English fluently and has excellent manners. He has a dark brown skin. He wears a natty blue yachtng suit and cap.—Baltimore American. Editor Crosby in Town, Mr. E. W. Crosby, telegraph editor of the Buffalo Times, one of the largest and most widely circulated dailies in northern New York, spent a few days in the city this week the guest of Mr Wyatt Archer and Judge Robert H. Terrell He has been connected with The Buffalo Times for twenty years and is one of the few colored men in the country holding such a position on a white daily newspaper. He spent a few pleasant hours with the editor of The Colored American inspecting the office and seeing the sights of the Nation's Capital. Get Back Numbers. Old issues of The Colored American can be procured at any news stand Subscribers missing an issue, or persous desiring a new or an old copy can procure the same by calling at the nearest news stand for SIDEBOARDS and China Closets for THANKSGIVING. There is no use trying to feel proud of your house unless it is completely furnished; and it will never be completely furnished until the edining-room contains a handsome Sideboard and China Closet. 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BANKING INSTITUTION which is capitalized and chartered under the laws of Pennsylvania in the sum of $50,000.00 and all members can be stockholders and participants in the profits therein. The last annual 12 per cent. dividend on stock was declared on June 4th. last. THE AMERICAN HERALD is the official journal of the organization, a copy of which is sent to every member by mail at least once a month, that they may keep posted as to every detail of the to subscribers at $1 per year. It is brimful patented sheet), edited on the most high-t no unclean or objectionable items or. Advertising rates are as cheap as any known on application. CLINTON, JR., PRESIDENT Box 3823, Station "D," Philadelphia, Pa. 12 A QUAKER THANKSGIVING. The Cherry Street Baptist Church Leads— "Jack the Giant Killer"—In the Social Swim. Philadelphia, Pa., Special—Another Thanksgiving has come and gone and there is not one mind who has not thrown back the curtain of remembrance and gazed upon scene the of the first Thanksgiving when our forefathers gave thanks to Almighty God, because of the manifold blessings showered down upon them in their most trying moments when all earthly help failed. Thanksgiving today, should likewise be the same Thanksgiving season when we all should turn thanks for the blessings of the past year. Even for our very existence there should be thanks to the Giver of things; for so many persons are daily being called from the shores of this continent to enter upon the realities of an unknown world, and for some reason we are left here to enjoy the blessings afforded by this life. Thanksgiving services was appropriately celebrated in the Cherry Street Baptist church. The pastor, Dr. Wm. A. Creditt, was ably assisted by Rev. Alex. Gordon, pastor of Monumental Baptist church. A comic operetta, entitled "Jack the Giant Killer," composed by Prf. F. A. Clark was rendered at St. Thomas P. E. church on Thursday evening by the Sunday school. Misses Mae Belle Walker and May Rolling were among the visitors who enjoyed the foot ball game at Lincoln University on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Wm. H. Smith of Brooklyn was in the city last week, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Warrick. All public schools were closed on last Monday on account of the death of Hon Samuel B. Huey, President of Board of Education. One of the many weddings of the season was that of Miss Fannie Simpson and Mr. Alphonso Lee, both of this city on Wednesday evening at the residence of the brides parents. Ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Credit of Cherry Street church of which both were members. A charming dance was given on last Wednesday by Miss Julia Campbell in honor of Misses Carrie Harlon and Mattle Reynolds, both of Washington. The Century Drawing Room on last week was the scene of the most charming recitals of the season, given by Miss Ida Burreil and Mrs Ila Chestnut, both well known to the Philadelphia public as true artists. One of the main features of the evening was the renditions of several selections by Mr. Harry Burleigh of New York. They all deserve credit for the masterly selections rendered on that evening. The George H. White Land and Improvement Co. The advertisement of this company appears in another part of this issue of The Colored American. Hon. George II. White, the last colored member of Congress is the secretary and general manager of it. More than six hundred acres of land have been purchased by this company in a location in New Jersey, which possesses many advantages for colored people who are desirous of owning homes and at the same time get into a community where the schools are of the very best and mixed, where the sentiment is liberal. where there is no race prejudice and where there are hundreds of opportunities for employment for those who desire to work. Mr. White needs no introduce THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. tion to the readers of The Colored American. He is a man of means, a man of sobriety, of honesty and best of all with the erputation of succeeding in whatever he undertakes. This land has been bought outright and a clear title to the property is in possession of Mr. White. It is a splendid opportunity for people who desire homes. It is even better for those who have a little capital to invest and who want to go in business on a small scale. For further information address Hon. George H. White, 609 F St. n. w., Washington, D. C. AGENT8 WANTED To sell "Harriet Tubman, The Heroine in Ebony," by Robert W. Taylor. Financial Secretary of Tuskegee Institute with an introduction by Booker T. Washington. Harriet Tubman was the famous spy, scout and hospital nurse for the Union Army in the Civil War. A liberal commission allowed all agents. Address Robert W. Taylor, 7 Grenville Place, Boston, Mass. Price 25 Cents. The Colored American says: "It is a very unique and most valuable Pamphlet and is worth fifty times the selling price. Every Afro-American of race pride and every patriotic American should buy one. A LUSTY YOUNGSTER. Mr. Robert Dyson, the popular headwaiter at the Baltimore and Potomac Dining Parlors never tires of speaking of his little son, Amos C. Dyson, who was born in Virginia last June. Young Amos is a bright little fellow and weighed twelve pounds at his birth. Mr. Dyson is the father of two charming daughters, whose pictures he constantly wears in the shape of a button. Arrangements have already been made for young Amos to take a portion on The Colored American as reportorial and editorial writer as soon as he is ready to accept the position. MEMORIAL MEETING A memorial meeting in honor of President McKinley was held at M St. High School, Wednesday, November 20 1901, at 9:15, A. M. The program was as follows: 1. Chorus, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," School; 2 Remarks, Principal; 3 Solo, "Sometime we will Understand," Miss Nettie Murray, Class of 1903; 4. Address, "Life and Character of William McKinley," Rev. Isaac L. Thomas; 5 Chorus, "Lead, Kindly Light," School. Music under direction of Mr. Walter B. Hayson. Rev. I. L Thomas made a very able address which was well received and heartily applauded. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune of the New York Age, who was enthusiastically welcomed by the pupils, made a very interesting and instructive talk.' Editor Crosby in Town. Mr. E. W. Crosby, telegraph editor of the Buffalo Times, one of the largest and most widely circulated daily in northern New York, spent a few day in the city this week the guest of Mr. Wyatt Archer and Judge Robert H. Terrell. He has been connected with The Buffalo Times for twenty years and is one of the few colored men in the country holding such a position on a white daily newspaper. He spent a few pleasant hours with the editor of The Colored American inspecting the office and seeing the sights of the Nation's Capital. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be b age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joine the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; in months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 p ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 m After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. you must be between 14 and 16 years ( to age,) as joining fee. If you live with as dues; if in the city, 50 cent or month. $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly receives $75.00 if you die within a years. To join the Subordinate Fontain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75.00 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Sosebud Fountain you must be bett the age. You pay $1.00, either cash or the monthly dues are either 15 or 25 or may decide. The annual tax is 10 c tock Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per mo nts. Benefit, your family will be paid $24 a year. After one year the Death Bee ANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three B, Class E, and Class M. All dues may or quarterly. 50 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. An is valued first year at from $100 to years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual d first year at from $250 to $175. A years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual d from date of issue at from $1 000 to $70 orship in either of the Fountains or required amount of Bank stock, w of True Reformers has paid up to with a grand total of $521,264.75, owe Your Savings Bank the Order has a so solution that is a credit not only to the al. It began business April 3, 1889. 100. The business is the same as the constituted bank, and is surrounded by The stock sells for $5.00 a share bands. Both time and demand depen paid on time deposits. The follow auditor of Public Accounts of Virgin s its flourishing condition;— To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24.50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue You are entitled to a Life Membership in either Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amou pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reform 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ... 48,383 22 Banking House ... 14,000 00 Other real estates ... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ... 12,399 80 Paper currency ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located in Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the purchase 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the operation and combination of the race and is the Beach the General Messenger and the General Agent of the R. Per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., 634 acres of land, and established theremon an "Old Folk exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the trance to this home to its members alone, nor even to its doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole residence or connections. The Order makes itself the charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Ra Contributic s can be forwarded to the casier of the R. who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Members of the Order and the public, when visiting invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates. The Real Estate Department manages and controls the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farm with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to the buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept.. 5. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Capital stock paid in ..... 88,128 Surplus fund ..... 80,958 Undivided profits ..... 6,823 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,783 Time certificates of deposit 118,423 Total ..... 391,128 Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Order and the public generally are satisfied. Published by the order from its own voice of the people, representing the land is the Beacon Light, the Headline Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $15 for the work of the people, which includes prices. Co County, Va., the Order has purchased an "Old Folk's Home." With the generosity, the Order does not limit its nor even to members families, but of the whole race, regardless of the takes itself the trustee for this glorious black and white, North, East, South, the carrying out of this praisework was a Grend Rally Day for the Housemaster of the Reformer's Savings Bank for it to The Grand Fountain. When visiting Richmond, Va., 500 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant best and rates are reasonable. Cases and controls all property interests buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house addition to these the Order leases. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 88 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit.t ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House. Contributions can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary, Wm: ter. W. P. BUR --- Pablo Picasso SCHOOL RESOURCES. For any further information, address wm: ter. LIABILITIES 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 AGENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING THIS WONDERFUL PREPARATION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS A BEFORE USING. Sold at all drug sto curely wrapped on receipt of AGENTS CAN MAKE THE WARS OF NATIONS. A Big Rally at A. M. E. Church—Rev. Wortham's Good Work. Cumberland, Md...—All Cumberland was aroused. It was on Sunday, November 17th, that congregations benevolently disposed temporarily forsook their several churches to witness the very unique occasion. There were twenty rulers or heads representing the glory and majesty of twenty distant governments. For weeks past each head with its auxiliary appendages ransacked the town "seeking diligently" for money and would not have any substitute for they wanted money. Money they must have and money they got. The very idea of a gold watch! Well, that is what incited, excited aroused, a genuine, unalloyed, unmal gamated gold watch whose purity is vouchered for by the United States Assay Office. They have convened for the finality. An immense throng is present to see and hear, Eagerly he throng waited. Trembling the rulers advanced and receded—they now stand around the sacramental altar. A song is chanted and then another meanwhile the mottled congregation heaved the quarters, halfs, and wholes into the financial receptacles of the one for whom they cherished well wishes. Then comes the end. All is over. The toil worn laborers anxiously await the proclamation of the one for whom victory is inevitable assured of victory in the contest the amiable pastor. Rev. P. W. Wortham withdrew—thus generously bestowing the well earned prize upon some one of the training rulers. Rev. P. W. Wortham represented the sovereignty of Africa, which government raised $145 and some pennies. The next highest figures were those of Mrs. Emma Rhodes, $1r and a fraction, and Mr. William Cooper, $40 and a fraction, Mr. William Coo also withdrew from the contest. The withdrawa key Wortham and Mr. Cooper is sheer evo o the religious spirit underlying the iirrest in the affair Mrs Emma Rhodes was awarded the gold watch. It may be justly said of Mrs Rhodes that she is earnest and energetic in what ever is consigned her. She goes about matters with miriting, indefatigable animation. Her aim is to accele success and she intuitively comprehends and apprehends the fundamental conditions conducive thereto. the total aggregation reached over $341 and there were others who had not at the time reported. Rally among the Wars of Nations. A. M. E. church. Cumberland, Md., the plans were executed by Rev P. W. Wortham, pastor of the above named church. His efforts have thus far culminated in success and for whom the future will speak vehemently. His individual members and those of other churches are loud in their praise regarding the success of his unique method. Testis. A JOURNAL OF WANTED, Tertis. The Colored American desires to employ a young or middle aged man to collect subscription and adverting 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 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. Six Hundred and Fifty Choice Each fifty by one hundred and fifty feet. Price fifty (50) dollars up. A DISCOUNT MADE TO PURCHASERS. Time purchasers: First payment not less than five dollars subsequent monthly payments from two dollars up according to the ability of the purchaser. Secure Homes. Invest small sums with large returns in a short while. "The GEORGE H. WHITE LAND AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY" has purchased 1800 or 2000 acres of land between Cape Invest small sums with large returns in a short while. "The GEORGE H. WHITE LAND AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY' has purchased 1800 or 2000 acres of land between Cape and & Improvement Compan , WASHINGTON, D.C. George H. White Land & Improvement Company ROOM 4 609 F STREET, N W. WASHINGTON, D C. --- May Court House, and Cape May Court City, N, J, extending to within one-half mile of the Atlantic Ocean; has surveyed and mapped 650 town lots, beautifully located, high and healthy, entirely free of malaria, traversed by three railroads and two county turn pikes. Lots offered for sale as advertisement for the next few months, as above indicated. REFERENCE TO TITLE. Hon Robert E. Hand, Erma N. J Dr, Julius Way Clark, and Ex-Officio Register of Deeds, and J. B Huffman, Esq. Cape May Court House, N. J. Samuel H Vick, of Wilson, N. C. (Postmaster) President George H. White, of Washington, Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager. For particulars apply to George H. White Land & ROOM 4 609 F STREET, N W, AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. NELSON MANUFACTURING[CO., 1333-1335 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. JOE RENEW SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER Is the only safe preparation in the world that absolutely makes kinky, harsh, knotty, stubborn short and thin hair grow long, thick, beautiful, straight, silky, pliable. Stops hair from falling out, restores its color, grows hair on bald heads, curts dandruff, itching, tet r, eczema, and all scalp diseases. PRICE 30 CENTS. Sent on receipt of price. SCOTT'S Face Bleach and Beautifier Whitens the Skin and gives a Beautiful Complexion. Sent by mail on receipt of price 30 cents. (Stamps accepted.) Remedies at all Drug Stores. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Loulsville, Ky. (WHEN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER.) 1,000 Persons Wanted At once to introduce the fastest selling specialties in the world. Beautiful Premiums FREE. $75 to $200 per Month Guaranteed to agents. Write at once for particulars. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. (WHEN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER.) 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 Thomas Carter's FURNITURE AND Baggage Express Office No. 2. Stand: 467 Mo. Ave. n w., B. and P. Depot Sample room. 518 Tenth street Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of the city. Washington, D. C SANTAL-MIDY standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings 48 HOURS Cures Kio MainTelephone 1768 Established 1873 H Hines & CO DE TAKERS, EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1315 14th St n w Washington, D. C Christmas Gifts FOR MEN Fine Cigars, Handsome Pipes, Beautiful Cigar Stands If you come and see, you will buy. HENDERSON & CO 9 and F Streets, n w. The LOUIS ROTHCHILDS CO.'S Silver Creek Pure Rye. Sold by JACK RYAN and all other first class establishments. $1 CARVERS Gn money Back you want it. Genuine stag handles J H N B. E C. Ha ware 10:00 Pa ave R·I·P·A·N·S Vanted—a case of bad health that R.I.P.A.N. will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any ad dress for five cents, forwarded to the Ripan Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St., New York THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON D. C. BE NOT TO THE COLORED PE King of all "OZO BEFORE. AFTER. NOT DECEIVED RED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." 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. Of Broy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colony, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 810 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 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. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 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 WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. 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 spic, original matter! 14 OZONO. 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, arms, 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. 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. TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., 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. CLAIRVOYANT Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorce-separations, lawt suits, lost or absent friends in interes on: 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 stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. HENRY Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes pells and Evil Influences, Renites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. ludest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about aawns, divorces, or anything you wish to know: brings separated together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings, 10 to daily. 488 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. MERCHANT TAYLORS. Cleanipi. Altering and Repairing. 1202 ESTREET, NORTHWEST BRANDM. 6th and Missouri Ave. (opposite Penna, Station ) WASHINGTON, D. C. COCORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON D. A Town Topics. Col. W. A. Pledger of Georgia is expected in the city this week. Lient. Walter A. Pinchback has returned from New York and has accepted a clerkship in one of the departments. The Southern Hotel is doing more than its share of public business. It is the headquarters of the smart set of soldiers and politicians who visit the city. Rev. P. Wortham, formerly of this city butwho is now located at Cumberland, Md,where his church is in a flourishing condition, was in this city for a few days last week and called to see us. Editor T. Thomas Fortune, of New York, was in the city a few days this week and registered at the Southern Hotel. Mr. Fortune has a host of friends in Washington and during his journey in the city the Southern Hotel was a veritable mecca. Register Lyons Entertains. Hon. Judson W Lyons, Register of the Treasury, gave a dinner last Thursday evening at his cozy residence on Corcoran Street in honor of Hon Chas. W. Anderson and Editor T. Thomas Fortune of New York City. The affair was an elaborate one. Among those present were Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Mr. Cyrus F. Adams, Assistant Register of the Treasury and a number of Georgians. The Excelsior Club. The Second Annual Reception of the Excelsior Club will take place at Grand Army Hall, 1413 Pa Ave., Northwest, Friday evenn December 6th. The Monumental Orchestra will be on hand to render the proper and up-to-date terpsichorean music and the standing of the club assures every ore an enjoyable evening. Each member of the club intends to strive to the utmost to make this affair the finest they have ever given. Cards of admission, Thirty-five cents. MEMORIAL MEETING. A memorial meeting in honor of President McKinley was held at M St. High School, Wednesday, November 20 1901, at 9:15, A. M. The program was as follows: 1. Chorus, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," School; 2 Remarks, Principal; 3 Solo, "Sometime we will Understand," Miss Nettie Murray, Class of 1903; 4 Address, "Life and Character of William McKinley," Rev. Isaac L. Thomas; 5. Chorus, "Lead, Kindly Light," School. Music under direction of Mr. Walter B. Hayson. Rev. I. 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For particulars less Man, care The Colored American, 15 $ ^{6 1} $ A TYPICAL SOUTHERN THANKSGIVING DINNER 16 Town Topics. HERE IT IS you want boarders. If you have room to let you have a house to rent. If you want to place your business be the people. If you want anything at all—let them know you by in The Colored American. Mr. Ed, C. Allen has resigned his position as head miserist at Moore and Pioleaus Bishop M. B Salers of the 10 hepiscopal district, was at the Financial Headquarters this week Dr C Cuffrd Fry, who is now located at 140728 st, nw., is doing an excellent dental business. Rev, P. H. Hubbard, the Financial Secretary of the A. M E. Church, is still weak from his trip abroad. Have you been to the Hotel Brunswick yet and had one of those magnificent Sunday dinners? If not, why not? The M P C. Club gave their second annual reception last Monday night at 4 15 1/2 3 St., S. W., and the affair was very enjoyable and a brilliant success. The races at Bennings, which have attracted so much attention the past three weeks and have furnished amusement and money for the game sports, close today Rev. J. L. Moore, of St Augustine, Fla., was in the city enroute to his home after spending a pleasant visit to Philadelphia and other northern and eastern points. Mrs P. H. Hubbard and Miss Mayme Jesye Thomas spent nearly three months in the great northwest seeing the sights. They visited Pikes Peak and other points. Mr Joe Gars invincible lightweight of Baltimore, was in the city this week, the guest of Messrs Gray and Cosley. The luncheon tendered the champion by this enterprising film beggars description. The Philadelphia House is doing a large share of business now a days. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Under the management of Mrs. M. C. Carroll the house has grown into great public favor and the sign "standing room only" is usually out. Miss Margase A. Poil and Mr Robt. Dregen were married last Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, 1036 18th Street, Northwest. The affair was witnessed by a large number of friends of the contracting partles Mr W. W. Mischeaux, brother of Dr. Paul J. Mischeaux of this city, has been appointed assistant post master at Florence, S. C., Mr. Mischeaux was formerly in the U. S. Marshall's office at Cusleston, S. C., and is well known in this city. Mrs. R. T. Douglass has been slightly indisposed of late by a severe cold. Miss Laura Parker, after a week illness, is able to resume her duties in the school room. Dr. R E. Bryant, a recent graduate from Howard University Medical Department and who served for one year as interne at Freedmens Hospital, is now located at Eunts, Texas, from whence he writes his friends that he is doing well Capt. D. B Jeffries of Texas is a guest at the Southern Hotel. He is a veteran of the War of the Rebellion. the Indian war on the plains, the Spanish-American war ane the war in the Philippines. Dr. S. Roger Watts, a patriarch in medicine as well as in Masonry is attending to Dr. P. H. Hubbard, the financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church. Dr. Watts hope to have the genial secretary up and out again in a few days. The Southern Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue is losing none of its popularity with travelling public Among the prominent visitors registered there the past week were Col. Keats at little Rock, Ark, Editor T. Thomas Fortune, Captain E. H Baker, Rev. J. L Lving of Floaida and many others Mr Samuel Brown formerly of 1148 16th street n. w., and a nephew of Mrs A E. Hall, proprietress of the Hotel Clyde, was killed last week in a train wreck on the Santa Fe and Los Angeles R. R, in Arizona. The body was cut almost to pieces and was recognized only by the clothing. DINNER SET FREE for selling 24 boxes Salvona soaps or bottles Salvona P fumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes, we give to every purchaser of a box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass pattern to-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuable articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give our to-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, and farlors. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamp, Musical instruments selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. We allow you memo e give cash commission if desired. No money tollled catalogue free. Write to-day, SALVONA SOAP ments of all kinds and many other premiums 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them quired. We prepay all freight charges. Illu- CO, Chesman Blite. St Louis, Mo we can personally assure our readers the orthy - Editor CTOR WANTED Geese Normal and Industrial Institute and of a first class Instructor in Plumb- Steam Fitting Address with referees J. H. Washington, Director of Industries. Tuskegee, Ala. H. K. FULTON'S Loan Office INSTRUCTOR W Tuskegee Normal and is in need of a first class ing and Steam Fitting J. H. W Directo INSTRUCTOR WANTED Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute is in need of a first class Instructor in Plumbing and Steam Fitting Address with referees J. H. Washington Director of Industries. Tuskegee, Ala. 514 9th Street Northwest. Money Loaned on Watches, Diamonds Jewelry, Silverware etc., Unreleased Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry for sale at greatly reduced prices Old gold and Silver Bought. ```markdown ``` Agents Wanted. We want 5 000 colored men and w tous colored men and women. hers, ministers, students out of college— those who want pleasant work, and will work, we want you to take an agency. We want an intelligent lady or a man in every county in the United States to sell these pictures. Our agents make from $2 50 to $10 00 a day easily. We want to say that this is a providential deliverance to those who will be fortunate enough to secure ties. We will not appoint but one agent in cities with less than 10 000 population. We carry such pictures as Booker T. Washington, J. C. Price, 'John R. Lynch. B. K. Bruce, Fred ass and many other beckles such pictures as the the ch. g. south carry up San Juan Hill. Our pictures are framed with glass and every thing complete. They are large size 16x20 inches and $18^{x24}$ inches. Send $1.25 for agent's outfit. For terms address. RE 1. "I Can Fi It" JESSE J. MADDEN formerly of MADDEN BROS, Tuning and Hunting If latrobe or furnace is not w properly have it overhauled me at once before the severe winter is here. First class work and terms reasonable JESSE J. MADDEN, SHOP—720 S St., N. W., S. £ cor Wm. N. Hehl, All agents who have not remitted for the October papers will please do so at once. --- ```markdown ``` HARBULTON ESTABLISHED 1890 HILL BROs. RE Notice to Agents. (EsTABLISHED 1870) BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO SMALL, thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express $6 extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO₂ 122 west Broad Street RICHMOND, VA Manufacturer of HIGH GRADE CIGARS. Box Trade a Specialty. 514412Street, S.W. WA HINGTON, D. O. POOQOOMAVO DOGG OOD DY POOP OS ODDO FOO OOOO GOQOO ONS g ead } OE 2 em) yo xX 4E S ay 4 Ay bm GE YG” aq Si i ZG Ail om p33 i Richmend, Va ,—Special, Tuesday evening; Oct. 15th, on the 2:15 train we wended our way towards the west. Traveling that day ond night, we ar- rived at Cincinnati early the next moring where we spent the day, The growth of the Mercantile Department necessitated an increase of teams, eo in company with the Grand Master, we visited the O. Armleder, Go, one of the most reliable wagon factories of tho world where the President purchased two very fine wagons for that depart- ment. Healso purchased s safe from the Hali Safe Lock Company and pre- sented same to the Cincinnati Divirion for the presergation of their records. EOUND FOR ST- LOUIS. Leaving Cincinnati on 8:40 p.m. arrived in St. Lonis,; Mo., on g of the 17th about 8 o’clock vere met by acommitee con- Deputy General, Rev. J. T. Chief M. T, Bailey, Editor Miller, Tarner Byrd and others who escorted us in carriages passed the hall to the residence of Dr- W H. Man- isfee, one of the leading colored physi- clan cf the city. In the city, we held three meetings two.public and one un- jon and a meeting of the Rosebud ebil- dren. On each occasion the Grand Master demonstrated his ability as a fi- mancier and leader and made many frlende to the order. HE PURCHASES A BUILDING: C3 The G. W. Master’s main object in Roing to St. Lonis was for the purpose of letting out acontract for the erect- jon on the present lot owned by the Inetitution a commodions building, but ficding that material was high and steadily avancing and taber the same, he turned his attention otherwise and succeeding in purchasing a building in @ better location at a much lower fig- ure. This building was formerly own- ed by the Beaumont Medical College and cost $40 000 to build ten years ago. It isa four story, press brick front op both sides, with heating apparatus in good order, with fixtures for gas or electricity. The price paid was $12 500 which was conceded by the people and the press to have been an exceedingly low figure for such a building in such ® locality, being one block from the main street of the city. RECEPTIONS: Too much cannot be said for the way ‘we were entertained by the people of St. Louis. Invitatiors upon invita- tips, were received, all seeming desir- ‘0 « of doing honor to the Negro Presi- dont. STOP BY DOEATUR, ILL, On our way to Chicago, Ill., upon in- vitation of Mr Lewis Steward who be- came impressed with the ab’e speech ‘delivered by President Taylor before (‘THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGION, DG. Bird’s Eye View of Western Trip Of GW. Wf Taylor, Pret, of True Refyrmer’s é Ltn Baildiings in St Louis, and Louisville, Bespectively il., August last. Westopped by De- catur on October twenty-fourth where we found s progressive set of colored people. They had on the evening pre- vious opened a joint stock grocery store which promired to be successful. Meet- ings were held st the Baptist and Meth odist churches after which President Taylor organized a club of thirty mem- bers which promises to be made True Reformers in short. DOINGS IN CHICAGO On Saturday the twenty-sixth, wear- rived in Chicago, where we found our oid valiant warrior at his post of duty 1m the person of Rev W.L. Anderson. On Sunday evening the President preached at the Olivet Baptist Church, followed by two public meetings and a union meeting. Svffice it to say, he has created great enthusiasm in Chica- go and_with such an able leader tnere as Rev. Anderson, Chicago bids fair to bloom and blossom as a rose. We were royally entertained by Mrs A.E Watkics, Miss Lena Pickett,Mr. and Mrs. J. H. G@. Davis and the True -Re’ormers in general, JACKSON, MICH., NOT FORGOTTEN. The city of Jackson, Mich., was visit- ed reching there on October thirty-first | We were met by a committee consisting of the Worthy Mas‘er and Messenger ofthe Fountain and Griyen in a ecarri age to the residence of the Messenger ‘Mrs. 8. A. Carter. The Fountain there is the only one in Michigav, and was organizsd by txe Jam: n’ed Grand M s- ter and Founder, Rev, Brown in com vany with Mr. Ed. Ellis, Jr., some eight years or more ago. Wéaile there we held a union and public meeting, and. as upon former occasions, the Grand Master did jastice to the cause he represented. BANQUET. Special mention should be made of the great taste and style shown at this banquet. A spacious ball had been ar- ’anged, wherein covers were laid for more than one hundred. The supper which was served in courses, passed ctf without a hitch, with the younger element of the Fountain serv- ing as waiters. While the guests were dining, the? ccasion was further enliv- ened by sweet strains of music as ren- dered by competent performers. LIOKING AFTER FURNITURE, The purchasing of the St. Louis prop- erty necessitating the equipment of the fame, we yaid a flying trip to Grand Rapids, Mich, which contains tne largest farniture houses in the world, whare the President visited several and secured bids onsame. Suffice to say that on a bill of goods amounting to less Lban $500, by a visit he was able to save between $150 and $200 over local dealers, freight prepaid. INDIANAPOLIS ALSO FAVORED. Leaving G and Rapids on the night of the fourth, after traveling all night, ‘we arrved tn Indianapolis on the morn jag of the fifth of November’ No meet ing baving been worked up. we co: - tented ousselves with a gathering of some of the members The President gave them an interesting family talk acd showed them the wsy to build up the work fn their vicinity. LOUISVILLE’S SHOWING, Louisville, Ky, which has rapidly grown in the past few years under the leadershyp of Chiaf Oliver, ws next visited, arriving these on the morning ee ee ee ne a ee public and one union meeting. The work of the Reformers is. increasing rapidly at-this point, and the recent purchase “of a building bas served to Create greater enthueiasm. Many are beng addea to the field. Whie there we were domici ed a3 usual at the resi- dence of Calef Oliver, where he and his wife Used every endeavor to make our stay pleasant. In company with the Presidert in addition to being enter- tained by the True Reformers collect- ively, we were entertained by Mrs. Watson of West Cnestnut Street, and Mrs. Robinson and daughters, Miss Lil- le and Miss Deatheridge of Cbicago, and Miss Nannie Oden at 2807 W.Wal- nut Sireet. QUEEN OF THE ®¥ EST. Cincinnati was favored with asecond visit on our return trip, We held here two very successful meetings on the llth and 12tb, apublic and union meet- ing respectively. There we met our young Chief, Mr. Griffin, who had about im more than one thou:and men, Wo- men snd chitdren They seem to have great confidence-in him: and-whatever move he makes for the advancement of the Institution he can count upon their support At the public meeung on Walnut Hill the President was at his best, and a3 he portrayed the bene- fits of this organization over that of others, few there were but who saw and understood, THE SOCIAL SIDE On the evening of the twelfth efter the union meeting, the True Reformers banquetted the President and guest where all the delicacies of the season were spread before them and quickly commanded to cepart, Young Gril- fin is a bustling young man and re- flecta great credit upon his positicn. DAUGHTER STATE VISITED, The meeting at Hinton, W. Va, was pot what we bad hoped or what it would have been had we gotten to the city eailier, Arriving there about 830 we fourd sbat the people had been to the church and learning that we had not rrived, had departed, We were , fortu- nate, however, in getting together quite anumber at the hall where the Presi. dent gave a very instructive talk, after which we were carried to the teble where we met willing sisters who made it extremely gleasant for us. CLIFION FORGE JOILTINGS Onthe eveningof the [4th, we ar- rived at Clifton Forge, where after par- taking of supper we were carried to the church where we found a good crowd awaitingus. The President upon iutroduction by Chief P. P, Nicholas, made of one bis telling speeches and electrified bis hearers, Leaving the church we went across the street tu the hall, where we met anoth- ertable ;resided over by the female partof the O:der who Knew how to satisfy the inner man, STAUNTON THE LAST STOP, Arriving in Staunton something near 12 0,clock, we were met by Chief Bronson who carried us to the resi- denee of Dr, and Mrs, Pannell, oar stopping place. In the evening, we neld a large and enthusiastic meeting at Rev Moses’s church where Presi- dent Taylor, instead of exhibiting any eiga of weakuess sppesred on all his strength. So forcibie was his utter- ances and convincing in his arguments ‘that the vast audience, as one man, on the completion of the President’s speech, upon the instigation of the pastor saluted him as evidences of their approval, Leaving Staunton on the morning of the 16%h, we arrived here on the three twenty-five (rain, the President, having stopped a» his coun- try home, at Deswell. Va. GENERAL SURVEY, From the vast audiences the Presi- dent at cvery point and the geat ene thusiasm shown. one can but feel that the Negro is fast rea'‘zing the great good to ba accomplishtd by combina- uon Covcentration ara Co-operation, Ateach point, we have endeavored to assist the President as much as pos- sible by adding onr feeble voice in de- fence of the ptincipals of this great in- stitution The West is slive and we feel that the fi-e that has been kindled will gro# and grow ux ‘| the blazashall be seen and ‘elt in every hamiet, city and town where the s02 of Ham doth tread. Yours for, thr Order, RB. I. Ky. io Saely, SALOUNS ——— Fritz Reatfer’s WasurInaTon, D. 0, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn, Ave, 202, 208 and 210 44 3. Neth wast a MOORE & PRFOLEAU, Sparta - Boflet and Cale 1216 Pa. Av, Wash., D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Hot Free Lunch Every Day. 8” Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. 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Thomas & Ode Puinééds, “détordtors’ an paverhaticers: Glass Work. | Terms reasonab!?, © _ address ¢ 300:“Kye” STREET SOUTHE 55! THE WOMEN'S WORLD Address all communications for these columns to the Department Editor, Mrs. J. Silone-Yate Persident National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Fracy Ave. Kansas City, Mo. AUTUMN. Air a-gittin' cool an' coolah. Frost a-commin' in de night, Hicko' nuts an' wa'nuts fallin' Possum keepin' out o' sight. Tu'key struttin' in de ba'n'yard' Nary step so proud es his. Keep on struttin' Mistah Tu'key, Yo'do' know whut time it is. —DUNBAR. The Decadence of the Home. MISS ANNA JONIS. In our boasted American civilization some signs of grave import may be detected. Among the higher classes of our great cities appears a pronounced decadence of the home life. It is most serious because found in social plans where the home has reached its highest development, where wealth, leisure and art have contributed to its evolution. With some anxiety we ask ourselves the question. "Is such a re-action necessary? Must the pendulum swing back to the other extreme?" We recall the cities of antiquity that had pyramids, temples, mausoleums, cathed- of earth, but they Slowly through the centuries they developed keeping pace with the nation's progress becoming the test and object of the nation's civilization. Today we judge a people by their homes; there we find the real life of an individual, the real life of a nation. The old saying "If you would know an individual follow him to his home" contains more of truth than at first appears. There you may note the attention to the details of physical existence that mark the upward step from primitive man; there the individual is off "dress parade" there you see the environment with which he has surrounded himself, in the form of furniture—either solid or shoddy, of books, either valuable or worthless, of pictures cheap and showy or fine and artistic, of manners, coarse or refined. There is an educative influence of objects upon which the eyes continually rest, that becomes a factor in home influence. The more important elements of training of discipline, of moral, and social growth, under the fostering care of the parents makes home the citadel of civilization. This is the institution whose threatened decay is now viewed with apprehension. The boarding house the flat, the club and the hotel are undermining the great corner-stone of humanity's progress The organization of labor, the question of domestic service, economic considerations of the money value of the home keeper as well as the house-keeper-all are disintegrating forces that demand recognition. We cannot accept the plea often presented, that advanced womanhood means extinction of the home, but this every plea may point to a real cause. There is a demand for more leasure on the part of the home-maker, a desire to keep step with the wonderful advances in scientific knowledge, a desire to enjoy the marvels of artistic skill and beauty in engraving and art gallery, or the felicities of literary ex- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. pression in poem and drama. How to satisfy these higher desires, and at the same time answer the daily question, "What shall eat? What shall we drink and where with all shall we be clothed? is one of the great unsolved problems of the womanhood of today. How to secure a respite from the daily drudgery that someone must perform in order to sustain this highly evolved product—the 19th Century home—a respite from the tri-daily dish-washing, the sweeping, the dusting, the bed-airing and bed-making, the window cleaning and floor scrubbing, to say nothing of from one to half a dozen little toilets that have to be made daily or hourly. Pleasant work some of it, labor of heart as well as hand; but much of it drudgery and anxiety, that saps the very life of womanhood. It is the effort to escape this, to avoid the lot of Martha, "careful and troubled about many things" and secure with Mary "the better part," the higher life, that is to a certain extent responsible for the evils of boarding house and hotels for family life. But we cannot look upon these as permanent conditions. The period is one of charge and transition, and there must be confusion and uncertainty while the old is giving way to the new. But any permanent impairment of the home must come from forces within, from vice and crime within its borders. Expedients and experiments must and will be made along many lines, from the dinner supply cart to the main moth laundry, from the day nursery to the co-operative hotel—but in the end each little section of humanity will demand its own. Eden, not so fair perhaps as that distant original, but enriched by the culture of centuries, with its horizon broadened, its aspirations heightened. Kansas City, Mo. Needs of Douglass Hospital and Training School for Nurses. As we are nearing the third anniversary of Douglass Hospital, we think it only appropriate that we place before the public the progress that has been made and the necessities yet required to increase the good work. Nearly three years ago Douglass Hospital was started without any stated sum, yet she has since come under state appropriation and this has helped wonderfully to run the institution. Her beds have been occupied continuously. We have treated one hundred forty-three (143) patients; as far as could be accommodated none having the deseases we treat were refused. One class of nurses has been graduated, are on their own resources, and competent to nurse any case. We would like to encourage the public by them we are able to see the beginning of new things, being desirous of purchasing property, we hope to have the same hearty support of the public in the future that we have had heretofore. Our greatest need is more room for nurses and patients. We can not accommodate all who would like to come Next: a telephone—nothing is so necessary as a 'phone' Yet we have managed to do without for the past two years and our doctors have responded to all cells at the hospital when needed. Not any one thing is more essential to our race than such an institution. We need one in every city, that we may give aid to our own, and receive support and aid that many are able and willing to give: It opens a new field for our doctors and nurses and this is certainly helpful. Shall we not at the beginning of a new year be awakened not only to do ourselves but also to interest others to help for 'sweet charity' and the sustenance of those who come under our care? "Be not satisfied with what has been done but strive to do better." -Kansas City, Kan Mrs. Lu'ie Lyle Cowad. Mrs Cowan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. Lytle of Topeka, Kan. and not only the inhabitants of the "Sunflower State," but all Western people are proud of her high attainments. Mrs Cowan received her literary education in Topeka, and taking a legal course in the law department at Waldin University, formerly Central Tennessee College, graduated in 1897, valedictorian of the class and received the degree L. L. B. She was admitted to the bar September 8 h. 1897. in Memphis, Tennessee, and in 1898 was appointed to a chair in the Law Department of the college previously referred to. In union there is strenhth, and January second, 1901. Lawyer Lytle was happily married to Alfred C. Cowan, attorney. 208 Broadway, New York City. Mrs. Cowan was at one time a sort of protege of that noble woman, the late Frances Willard, who saw in the growing girl great possibilities of futurehelpfulness to a race, and the cut appearing in these columns was not only presented to her by Miss Willard but used by the latter in her latest published book. Mrs. Cowan very modestly disclaims having been of any service to her race but those in a position to know feel otherwise. The November Delineator, (page 806) contains an excellent cut of Mrs. Booker T. Washington, First Vice President of the U. A. C. W and an excellent article on "Colored Women's Clubs," by Helen M. Winslow. "A live pastor, a live pew" is evidently the motto of the genial and scholarly Elder Scott of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo, who has just inaugurated a "Boys Brigade" and a People's Forum in connection with the church work, but now denominational in character. All are invited, and in the Board of Directors all churches are represented Dr. Ransom of the Institutional Church Chicago, very courteously responded to an invitation to be present Sunday November 17, to open the first meeting of the Forum. It is needless to say that one and all composing the large audience assembled to greet the distinguished gentleman were charmed with Dr. Ransom's matchless address; and the general feeling is that with such a brilliant opening the People's Forum will be a marked success and supply a long felt want In the community. Mrs, Mary Letchel Haight of 2530, Telegraph avenue, Berkely, California, whose father was an abolitionist, and whose mother gave four sons in order that, "we might as a nation be free from the course of slavery" is to be complimented upon the very decided stand she is taking upon questioning affecting the colored race, and upon the matter of admitting clubs composed of colored women to the General Federation. Mrs. Haight is a graduate of Oberlin, was well acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Langston. She would be pleased to receive statistics with reference to the advancement of colored people upon any and all lines of progress. 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. 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Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. The Hotel Brunswick 235 Pa. Ave. and 220 B Street, n. w. ON EUROPEAN PLAN. First class in Every Particular. J. G. VAN BRAKLE, Proprietor. WASHINGTON, D. C. 4 (Continued from page 1.) for each member of the church; said money goes into a common treasurer to maintain the general church, i. e., to pay the Bishops and general officers also to assist the missionary, educational, publication, and various other demands on the treasury of this grand church. He had early a keen sense of the importance of such a law and threw his whole soul into the effort to meet the demands of the new law. With such signal success did he labor that he earned the title of "Dollar Money King." And Bishop Shorter said he was the first man from a station to comply with the, law throughout the wide connection. It was by the zeal of men of his ilk that made our financial symtems such a pronounced success. Another striking characteristic is his liberality to the cause of Christian missions and education. He gives yearly to these causes hundreds of dollars of course, the opulent could give as much, and it would attract no attention, but it shows in him a liberal heart. And the Scripture is verified, "He that watereth shall himself be watered," and "the liberal soul shall be made fat." He has saved from the living the church give him a song sum, so that he is able to pass his days without fear of want. He built a nice home in St Joseph, Mo, also he has two houses in Manitou Colo, which is one of the great summer resorts of earth. He married early in life, and found in his partner one of those rare spirits which are quiet and living deep, thoughtful and with a devotion which knows no flagging in her fidelity. Her name was Hannah J. Lucas," united Dec 25, 1863, was remarried by Rev Isaac Jones January 28th, 1866, because slave marriages were not legal. Ever since, they have lived happily together, she being a faithful helpmeet and counselor. And such is the story of this wonderful man. The Colored American named him for the financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the largest and most powerful Negro organization in the world, and he has not only fulfilled the expectations of his church and his friends but he has exceeded them. His first annual report shows an increase of eleighteen thousand dollars ($18 000) over previous efforts in this direction. He has the entire church with the Board of Bishops and the whole denomination at his back. He is master of his work and holds the key to the situation. From a poor slave boy he has risen to the second highest place in his church and has been called by the church to the head of the financial department which is considered the most important place in the business department of the church. Dr. Huobard was a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference held in London last Summer and while in England he took advantage of his trip to see the rights of the world's metropolis as well as to visit many points of interest in England and in Europe. The trip was long and arduous and told on him to such an extent that he has been forced to take a recess from his work for recuperation. Soil the great work of the church goes grandly on and with a smaller clerical force than was used by previous secretaries, with a larger amount of work to do, he still labors with wiling hands, achieving greater victories, for, as the poet has said he has learned "to labor and to wait." THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. (Continued from page 1) nis pretentions and dispute his authority. The monument to Garaboldi contains three or four life-sized statues of soldiers around the base, one of whom has his gun fixed upon the Vatican. The lecture was greatly enjoyed and at its close a rising vote of thanks was given the Bishop. An honor has come to Bishop Derrick which does not come every three weeks to the average white or colored Bishop, certainly no other colored Bishop has ever before been thus honored. It was my privilege to see the original today of the following invitation from the Rector of the Great Canterbury Cathedral to Bisnop Derrick which follows: A. B. BISHOP W. B. DERRICK. Eglise Hugenote Evaagelique Fondee en 1547 Etahlie Parcharte Royale F'Edward VI, 1550. "I thank and praise Thee O God of my Fathers." —Daniel 11—23. Canterbury. Oct 31. 1900. Dear Sir and Brother—When visiting the conference at Wesley Chapel I had the honor to speak to you. Then I wrote to you but I have not received any reply. Now as you said you were coming to the Coronation of King Edward VII will it be convenient for you to preach our 835th anniversary which should be preached about July 24th in the Catacombs of the great Cathedral Society. If it is possible for you to visit Canterbury in July you would confer a great blessing and favor to us all by preaching in St. Augustine's Cathedral. Dr. W. J. Shaw of Montreal preached for us a few weeks ago. Praying to hear from you as soon possible, may these few lines reach you and yours in the very best of health, joy and prosperity. Believe me, Dear Sir and Brother to be your humble servant in Him. To the Very Rev. W. B. Derrick D. D Bishop A. M. E. Church, Bishops Court, Flushing, L. I. N. Y. The Bishop advises me that he will go to the Coronation of King Edward VII and that he will very probably deliver the anniversary sermon in Canterbury Cathedral. The incident is interesting as showing the rise and progress of the Negro. No white American Bishop or clergyman of distinction has ever extended such a courtesy to a Negro Bishop or clergyman within my recollection Mebbe I am mistaken. BRUCE GRIT. ANEW BUILDING FOR TUSKEGEE Tuskegee, Ala., Special:—The annual Tuskegee Negro Conference meets Fo 19th and 20th, 1902 We shall be glad to have our friends as far as possible to attend this meeting. Principal Washington has accepted invitations to speak before the Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin State Teachers' Associations during the winter. We have good news for our friends! Tuskegee has just been given another building. A much needed one, an administration building. A good friend who has already greatly helped our work as well as the whole cause of Southern education in a most generous Ganner, makes us this gift. This building will contain plenty of room for the executive officers of the institution and will cost $4,500. v.16. GEO, H. MAYS, JR. SENT FREE TO ANY MAN. SENT A VERY GENEROUS OFFER. 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It is the strongest work of fiction on the race question published since the appearance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which it equals in dramatic power and excels in plot situations, technique and literary finish. It would not be surprising if this book should work some such revolution in public sentiment as "Uncle Tom's Cabin" wrought, for while the latter dealt powerfully with slavery and the exceeding horrors of it, Mr. Chesnutt's book deals no less powerfully with the slave master spirit seeking to crush out the free man's spirit—the old order still fighting for the existence of it which was shot to death in the Civil War, and the doom of which was written upon the broad side of the heavens when the Bastile was demolished in the dawning agonies of the French Revolution and "Liberty, Fraternity, Equality" was born with life eternal as the essence of it. It may be said truthfully of Mr. Chesnutt that he is the chief literary spokesman of the Afro-American people today, because of the high grounds he takes in discussing the relation of the races, his intimate knowledge of Southern people and conditions, especially of North Carolina, and his finished literary style. He strikes no false notes. He cleaves close to the line. He does not think or reason from the white man's or black man's view point, but from that of an American literary artist who admires the beautiful and good and abhors the ugly and vicious in the black or white. And he is the only Southern writer of fiction who has attained to this ideal attitude of thought Joel Chandler Harris, F. Hopkinson Smith, Thomas Nelson Page, splendid artists all, who too often descend to the arts of the special pleader—seeking to justify the white South for its vile conduct towards the black South. Of course exceptions must be made in favor of Mr. George W. Cable, the fairest of all Southern white writers of fiction in dealing with the race question. Albion W. Tourgee need not be considered, as he was a Northern man who lived in North Carolina during the turbulency of the Reconstruction period. John Uri Lloyd, another Southern writer of great power, has not as yet touched upon contemporary subjects, preferring to deal with conditions in Kentucky forty years ago. But his sympathies are broad add his touch sympathetic. What Benjamin Dieraeli was and Israel Zang will is to the Jews as writers of fiction Mr. Chesnutt is to the Afro-American people. "The Marrow of Tradition" is based upon the infamous revolution and massacre of Wilmington, in 1898. The plot is woven around the chief conspirators in that tragedy. -Major Carteret, editor of the Morning Chronicle, General THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. By T. THOS. FORTUNE. Belmont, a lawyer aristocrat of the old school with the depraved notions of honor and fair play, and Captain McBane, a type of the "poor whitetrash," ugly, vulgar and brutal. Noble characters are Mr. Delamere, an aristocrat through and through, and Mr. Ellis, the assistant editor of the Morning Chronicle. Young Delamere is the heavy villain. And we have Jerry, "the good nigger" and Josh, "the bad nigger." Dr. Miller, a high strung Afro-American, marries the half sister of Major Carteret's wife, and the most dramatic pages in the book deal with WANTING Milton have a room that you would like to to be situated above it, above a room colored American OR REENT or Un inited, with or Un inited, with OR REENT—On original Droit Park inhabitable to professional man inited, with OR REENT—On original Droit Park inhabitable to professional man he saving of Major Carteret's only son by the operation of tracheotomy—opening the windpipe—by Dr. Miller, although his own son lay dead at home as the result of a stray bullet fired by a rioter inspired to do his bloody work by the editorial madness of Editor Carteret. Mr. Chesnutt despises "a good nigger" of the "Jerry" sort as much as I do, and I expect the editors of the Wimington Messenger and the Atlanta Constitution to go after him and do him up, as they have me—whom General Belmont in the book calls "a demagogue in New York" who "made a speech only a few days ago, in which he deliberately and in cold blood, advised the Negroes to defend themselves to the death when attacked by white people." Mr. Chesnutt has a very happy way of fetching out in his diagues the white man's way of thinking and expressing himself on the race question. There are no real lovable characters in the book, except Janet and perhaps Miss Clara, who marries Ellie, presumably. Aunt Jane, a house-woman of the red bandanna and voluble sort, who thinks that white folks are the salt of the earth and can do no wrong, is placed in strong contrast to the new nurse girl from Dr. Miller's training school. Dr. Burns of Philadelphia will hardly go South again to perform a surgical operation, as he got his fill of the Jim Crow Car and other Southern prejudice, although he was a white man, Josh killed Captain McBane in the riots because the latter had killed his father in the Reconstruction days, and Josh was so happy over his work that he died smiling. We would like to know what became of young Delamere who, dressed in poor black Sandy's clothes, robbed his aged female relative, and caused her death, and of General Belmont, who had an insatiable thirst for "Calhoun cocktails," and who destroyed Mr. Delamere's will so that Dr Miller's school should not profit under the provisions of it. And Theodore Felix Carteret, the baby of the book, may be hanged yet, as the mole behind his ear discovered by Aunt Jane and which horrified her, was there when Dr. Miller cut open his little windpipe to save his life and the book closed sharply but pathetically on the smiles and tears, the joys and sorrows, the tenderness and brutality of it. As a veracious story of the Wilmington revolution and massacre "The Marrow of Tradition" will long occupy a place in American literature. Have You Ever Read? Have you ever read any of Swedenborg's Works? If not, will you send me your address enclosing a stamp or two and I will mail you one of his books FREE. State whether you want it in English or in German. ADOLPH ROEDER, 80 Cleveland Street, Orange, N.J. MRS. DR. 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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. OFFICE HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 12 M. 10 5 P.M. Dr. C. Clifford F. SURGEON DENTIST. 1407 28th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. MASONIC Our beloved Grand Secretary Brother Wm. H. Myers upon the occasion of the grand visitation to Eureka Lodge in the course of his remarks read a tribute to Masonry, which was so beautiful and so impressed its hearers, that I have been urged to give it publication. It is as follows: In all the ages past, Masonry has enlightened the conscience, and kept perpetual watch in the soul's high chambers. It enters the pearly gates of the skies and unites men by the indissoluble bonds to Our Father which art in heaven. On the hill tops, in the valleys, by babbling brooks, or deep seas; in cities full, and deserts waste, on storm swept shores, by the invalid's couch, and the dead man's tomb; by the hearth stone of friends, and before the tribunal of blood, in the prison, where pine the guilty, in the asylum where dwell the wretched, in the post house, where languish the plague stricken, in every place where poverty, or distress or sorrow dwell, the faithful spirit of Masonry attends and ministers in love. In the diffusion of Masonry to the world, martyrs have been made, who died for the cause. No marble shafts marx their resting place, yet their glory is more illustrious than the Pharoah's, and their memories more enduring than the pyramids. The principles of the art, as promulgated by them, were laid broad and firm as the granite rock, and as they tower upward and exert an influence over the world, the beauty of their grandeur becomes resplendent with the light of heaven and reflects a luster more beautiful than the flashing gems in the diadem of night. Let us take a lesson from this, and make the proper application. From the side of yonder mountain, a spring gushes in all its beauty; its stream as it trickles down the mountain is exceedingly small, a pebble cast within may turn its course. A puny child may dam its waters, or cross it at will in its playful chase after the dazzling butterfly. But over pebbles and rocks, against root and mossy bank, it continues its winding way, widening and deepening, it reaches the plain below, where other streams join it, and soon a mighty river roll its waters through the valleys toward the sea. No pebbles, no puny child, no stalwart man, can stop its onward march. Steadily it grows in grandeur, until as a recognition of its worth, upon its majestic bosom it bears the wealth of the nation and floats the navies of the world. The influence of Masonry, though small at first, has moved on like the noiseless little stream at its fountain head, growing as it lived through the ages past, shielding the pitiless, holding the wolf at bay, and through its kind offices elevating fallen man; until like the majestic ocean, no hand can stay its influence for good throughout the world. This is Masonry as it came down to us from the beginning and will live, until time shall be no more." At the conclusion, Brother Myers said, this beautiful tribute the author of which I am unable to give, portrays in every line its true and undying principles to do good to all men. Therefore let us as a small part of this universa brotherhood exemplify in our daily lives its sublime principles, and practice its sacred tenets, so that the widow the orphan and the worthy distressed brother, and even the stranger at the outer court of our Temple, may receive comfort and consolation on his desolate ourey. For Editor Masonic Column—I have read with a great deal of satisfaction that open, frank and manly letter coming from the pen of Deputy Grand Master Malvin, as stated in his letter. I did accompany him and made all the arrangements for his marriage and consider it an honor to have served him in this capacity. I regret that he feels that a reflection has been casted upon him, I fail to see, nor can I believe that any reference to him in any issue of your column can be construed as a reflection upon him, or any one with whom he may be connected. The craft knows too well the services rendered by Brother Malvin not alone in Social Lodge but in every subordinate lodge in our jurisdiction, and we know too well what Masonry has done for him to not vindicate his character when wrongfully traduced. We are not measuring men by what they have been but by what they are now. His connection with the church was the result of the teachings of our order, the act of marriage in which I figured so conspicuously, was but the good influence exerted by the sublime teachings of Masonry, and, if merit is the just title to our favors, the highest honor of the craft awaits him. The entertainment for the relief of Sister John B. Washington was not the success it should have been. Well, this was of our own free will and accord, hence a failure. Brother Ellis W. Brown, Master of Eureka was present at the grand visitation, but unable to preside. The brethren were all delighted that he was able to be present. Let us all remember him in our prayers. Brother John P. Turner has been sick and confined to his room during the past week. The brethren did not forget him. Brother Cardoza must be held responsible for this illness, it was a blow below the belt at Eureka Monday night. In the jewel contest of 1900 Brother J. P. Turner was called robber, in the contest 1901 he is again called robber. We have been thinking he was honest and there must have been five robbers this year. Well, we don't like dat man Turner no how. The question has been asked to what chapter does Mrs. W. H. J. Malvin belong, I am unable to say, but I do know that if she is not a member, she will not find peace until she enters. The first question with Brother Malvin is "Are you a Mason?" BrotherL. Gorham Fletcher, junior master of ceremonies of Eureka has been invited to do the Senior Deacons work in the second degree in Datcher Lodge I want every Master Mason to hear Brother Fletcher. Every Senior Deacon must be there, for Brother Fletcher's midnight lamp is burning. The recent appointments of President and Brother Roosevelt of Brother W. A. Warfield as Surgeon-in-Chief of Freedmans Hospital, Brothers Robert H. Terrell and Emanuel M. Hewlett as justices of the Peace, clearly demonstrate that he means to live up to his obligation. These three appointments are an honor and credit to the craft and we sincerely return our thanks to the Presid GEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev, J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GEO H. SAFFORD, Secretary. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, - D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. RIPANS Vanted—a case of bad health that RIPA'N A will not benefit. One gives relief. No matter what the matter, one will do you good. 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The Colored American will come out in a new dress in its Christmas edition and the management will endeavor to make it a red letter number. It will bethe most advanced effort made in Negro journalism in the point of illustrations, news matter and mechanical beauty. It will be a De Lux edition, in fact We will be glad to have the writers of the race contribute special articles, sending photographs along with them and special arrangements will be made for illustrations for colleges, places of business, etc. The matter should reach us early in December. For further information address, Editor The Colored American, Washington, D.C. Idleness is said to be the devil's workshop. A man with little or nothing to do usually gets into trouble of some kind. A glance at the editorial page of some of our exchanges would lead one to the opinion that news is scarce in their bailiwick, that they are looking for trouble and that the majority of the editors should be driving the animal which Balaam rode rather than essaying to publish newspapers. Editor Murphy of the Afro-American Ledger seems to have some spare time on his hands and is verging a little on the wage. In the current issue it says in it's initial editorial this: "The Colored American is getting a large amount of free advertisement these days from the colored press for N. P. B. We don't belong to Mr. Murphy's lodge, but we would suggest that if he would put a little more time into getting more news together and advertising, enough to discard his patent back, he would not have so much time to observe the antics of the lilliputian editors, who are themselves eking out some kind of an existence. The Washington Bee says that ce leadership is a failure. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Bruce Grit, whose trenchant pen has been silent for the past few months, comes out in a characteristic article in this issue of The Colored American. He tells of the lecture of Bishop Derrick before a cultured audience, of his trip to the Eumenical Conference and his visit to the principal cities in Europe. Bruce Grit is always interesting, but with a subject like Bishop Derrick to handle, he excells. He has been invited to take the editorship of the American Herald of Philadelphia and there is always a standing invitation for him to take a place on The Colored American, a paper to whose success he has contributed so much. Mr. Bruce is one of the best writers the race has produced and like an all-round athlete can fit in any place, All honor to Rooker T. Washington, the greatest leader the race has produced We reproduce the review of "The Marrow of Tradition" by Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt in another part of this issue of The Colored American, written by Mr. T. Thomas Fortune of the New York Age. It is so comprehensive, so true to its text and brings out the points in the book so forcibly that we use it instead of writing one ourselves. The book is indeed a great one, a second edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and is treated in a masterly manner by Editor Fortune. Every reader of The Colored American should not only read the review but should purchase a copy of the book. The heathens in Turkey are making it interesting for the American missionaries. Turkey should import a few of her brigands into this country, making their head quarters in South Carolina. The commissioned officers for the twelve scout regiments in the Philippines are being elected from the non commissioned officers of the white regulars The colored heroes, veterans and what not are being left out in the cold. Subscribers knowing themselves to be delinquent should not wait to be dunned. The moral code set up by a number of putative Negro publishers is amusing. They can neither make or unmake however. A colored man who was convicted of stealing in Alabama, was sentenced to be hung. Alabama is apt to do most anything to the "man and brother" since the constitutional convention. The advice to us from The Conservator of Chicago is timely but The Conservator should bear in mind that business men do not air their private business through the public press. The Jim Crow cars are running into the Nation's capital. They pass under the shadow of the dome of the Capitol and unload their Jim Crow passengers nearly midway between the Capitol and the White House. Two colored women were arrested in this city last week one for having a $1.000 bill and the other for having a $100 bill. Its dangerous in Washing ton for colored women to go shopping with too much money about them. The Afro-American Ledger is doing Editor Chris J. Perry a great injury by its frequent use of that most unkind "cut." Perry should let Editor H. T. Johnson alone long enough to have a decent one made. Race Gleanings. Alabama succeeded in passing a law last Monday which disfranchises the colored vote, as a whole, in that state. The largest saddlery and harness store in Natchez, Miss., is run by a colored man. Three-fourths of his customers are white. In Greenville, Miss, there is one colored man on the police force. He has held this place, with much honor, for more than twelve years. A white barber in Cambridge, Mass., was fined twenty dollars a few days ago for refusing to shave Thos. S. Bruce, a student of Harvard Divinity School. It is thought that Mr. S. Coleridge Taylor, the famous Anglo-African musician who set the poem Hiawatha to music will come to America to personally conduct the work. Jas. E, Reed, the colored photographer of New Bedford, Mass, won first place at a fair recently in Rhode Island. His work can be found in the homes of the best white people of his city. "On Occident and Orient," is the unique title of a little book of prose and poetry on "Equal Rights of Blacks and Whites," published by the author, Leonard Brown of Des Moines, towa. The appointment of Hon. George W. Murray to the collectorship of internal revenues for the state of South Carolina calls once more into prominence the last colored congressman from that state. In the Nov. issue of "Southern Workman"full and fair discussionisgiven the Negro and Indian questions. Among the contributors are Professors. Dubois, Booker T. Washington. E. A. Johnson Mrs. Alice Dunbar and Rev. Pettigrew. L. L. Stephenson, of Georgia, has decided to build an up-tc-date brick plant in Birmingham. Ala. He will produce shale building brick, petrified foundation and sewer brick. His machinery will cost over twenty thousand dollars. Mrs. Emma Henry, of Knoxville; Tenn., aged 87, has been the star pupil in the Eastport Colored School for six weeks. She lost her husband who was 103 years old, about a year ago and concluded to enter school as a cure for ennui. The Negroes of Jacksonville, Fla., are indignant over the passing of an ordinance in that city by the City Council requiring the separation of white and colored people on the street cars. They threaten boycotting the cars and using hacks and herdies. Eugene Burkins, of Chicago, has invented a very important gun. Burkins is only twenty-two years of age, and besides this one invention which would give him a place among the inventors of this scientific age, he is a patentee of several other inventions of more or less importance. The private car of President Chas. M. Schwab, of the U. S. Steel Trust, was designed by his confidential man, Joseph L. Ray, a Negro. He has been in the employ of the Carnegie Steel Company for several years, serving first as office boy and then time-keeper. The car when completed will cost $85 000. At a carnival in Colorado recently a colored woman was selected for the queen. When she unmasked it was quite a surprise to the business men, bankers, social leaders who had been following in the trail of "Mrs. Jones," as she was called, all the evening desiring an introduction. Cuba Libre Industrial Association has opened its industrial school in Eldorado, Ill., for the training of colored youths. It will be conducted along the same lines as Booker T. Washington's school and there is every reason to believe that it will do for the great West what Tuskegee is doing for the South Miss Jessie Fauset, the young colored girl, has won additional honors at Cornell. There are over two hundred and fifty females in the college, and she as the only representative of the race took one of the eighteen competitive scholarships in the freshman year. The alumnae scholarship pays the tuition fees at any college for four years. Richmond, Va. is to have another colored bank. It was incorporated last week under the name of Mechanics Saving Bank, with a capital stock of twenty-five thousand dollars divided in shares of ten dollars each. The following officers we.e chosen: Jno. Mitchell, Jr., President; Wm. A. Hawkins, Vice President; Geo. Lewis, Cashier. It is estimated that not less than 500 Negroes are commanding salaries as first class vaudeville entertainers. First among those who are drawing the larger salaries are Williams and Walker, who receive $500 per week; Black Patti $300; Cole and Johnson, $300; Earnest Hogan. $300; Deline Cole, the famous female baritone draws $75 per week. Ex-Congressman Geo. W. Murray, of South Carolina, has about 9,000 acres of land and about two hundred families on it. He outs his land into lots of twenty-five and one hundred acres, sells it to the people and the rent pays for it after a certain number of years. There are many who are taking advantage of this golden opportunity, and there are some who are letting it pass; thereby forfiting all hopes of ever owning real estate in this great commonwealth. A COLORED REFEREE Literary and Religions Clubs have an Inning-Personal Mention. Syracuse, New York—Special. The Aurora social Club and Literary Society will give an entertainment at Bethany Baptist church Thanksgiving night. It is the last one to be given under the au' spices of Mr. W. B, Riley, the president, who will leave in a short time for Atlanta, Ga., where he will engage in business. Mr. Riley has made many friends while in Syracuse. He is a faithful church worker and a good Christian. He has delivered several addresses in the Baptist church and he successfully organized the literary club of which he was made president, and the vacancy will not be easily filled by one who will sacrifice so much time and work so earnestly in behalf of the society. The ball given at Freeman Hall last week was the finest ever given in Syracuse by colored people. The hall was beautifully decorated with palms and Kap s full orchestra furnished the music. A large crowd was in attendance. Mr. Lewis a promineut colored lawyer of Boston, Mass., attested the football game here last Saturday when a dispute arose between the two referees Mr. Lewis was called upon to give the decision; he formerly played center rush on Harvard team Mrs Lizzie Sanford died at the Women and Children's Hospital Sunday morning November 17th after a brief illness with pneumonia. She was 48 years old and is survived by a husband and four children. She was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery Tuesday morning November 19th. Mr, Harry Perry of the "Pan City" spent a few days in this city last week. Mr. William Hollin has returned to the city after spending the sum the city after spending the summer in the "Pan City." Mr. and Mrs. Willtam Brocker of 316 East Jefferson street was made the happy recipient of a daughter Saturday evening November 23rd. The Bethany Baptist fair which closed Friday night November 22nd was a financial success. Mr. Betts of Washington, D. C., and Mr. Hillery of West indies who have been in the city for several months left for Buffalo last Monday. PARKER IN ALEXANDRIA. The Aeolian Concert Company to Enter tain the Denizens of the Neighbor City -An Editor's Birthday Alexandria, Va., Special:—Mr. James B. Parker. the hero of the Buffalo tragedy, was in the city a few days ago. In the company with Mr. A. H. Cooper and Mr. Palmer of Washington, D.C Roberts Chapel M. E. Church where Mr. Parker lectured was not so crowded as it would have been had the event been properly advertised. The grand bazaar under the auspices of the Trustees, Stewards, Leaders and benevant committees of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 29th Street, Washington, D.C. commencing Monday, December, second will be the centre of attraction to a number of Alexandrians because of the fact that the famous Aeolian Concert Company of Alexandria will hold the boards Wednesday the 11th. This company is an honor to the race and a pride to the community and only needs to be heard and seen to be admired and goes to Washington for the purpose of assisting Rev. W. H. Gains of Mt. Zion for our pastor of Roberts Chapel M. E. Church this city. Editor Magnus L. Robinson, of the Leader, celebrated his forty-ninth birth-day Thursday evening twenty-first instant by giving to the family on a few friends a real old Virginia dinner with necessary trimmings. There were a large number of leading American citizens present many with handsome presents to wish him and drink to his health. The Eureka Concert Company with its own brass band and orchestra are touring Virginia and doing well. The advanced agent resides here. Mr. Basil Lucas. They are open for engagements and can be reached through The Colored American agency, Alex., Va. It is rumored that Dr. Perkins has resigned the pastorate of Roberts Chapel M. E. Church this city. We hope the rumor is without foundation. Mr. W. D. Winston is billed to appear at Roberts Chapel M. E Church, Thursday evening, December 5th, with moving pictures of the assassination of President McKinley. Mr. Winston generally picks the M. E, Church when he comes to Alexandria. A Virginia school teacher a few days ago at a birthday party during a discussion said that the Bethel Literary Society of Washington was the most intelligent gathering of Negroes in the world, that they had long ago laid aside the works of Daniel Webster, mastered Worcester, and was in a fair position to put a B. L. Dictionary on the market so thorough was their pronunciation of the English. For the existence of such an organization Washington should certainly feel proud. Mr. Geo. Hedgeman, an old and respected citizen died a few days ago at his home in this city. Mr. Hedgeman was well known and had a host of relatives and friends who will regret to hear of his death, Funeral from Third Baptist Church. Peace be to his ashes. When a Sabbath School Superintendent organizes a young debating society out of his own class in Sunday School and debates politics and history Sunday afternoon,—we feel like the 19th century is past. The Florence Crittendent Mission will build a new home for wayward colored girls. in the near future on North Pitt Street. The Alexandria Times of this city has exchanged hands. Negroes now have a show in the columns of that parer. We will report the wedding of Rev. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. NICE OLD QUAKER LADY Cured of Catarrh By Peruna After 20 Years' Suffering. MRS. POLLY EVANS, A LIFE-LONG FRIEND OF PE-RU-NA. "My wife (Polly J. Evans) says she feels entirely cured of systemic catarrh of twenty years' standing. She took nearly six bottles of thy excellent medicine, Peruna, as directed, and we feel very thankful to thee for thy kindness and advice. She did not ever expect to be so well as she is now. Twelve years ago it cured her of la grippe. I want to tell thee there has been a great deal of Peruna used here last winter. Peruna does not need praising. It tells for itself. We can and do recommend it to anyone that is afflicted with catarrh." The above letter written by a venerable old Quaker,Mr.John Evans,living at South Wabash,Ind. tells in his quaint language his experience with the national catarrh remedy, Peruna. As ever, thy friend, The above letter written by a vener at South Wabash, Ind. tells in his qun national catarrh remedy, Peruna. IN THE NEW SOUTH. The Negro is Limited fn his Privileges and Aspirations-In Educational Circles She Merchant of Venice. Columbia, S. C., Special—Perhaps in no city in the South has there been a more peaceful existence for which the Negroes have reason to thank God in keeping with the annual Thanksgiving Day, than in Columbia, S. C. Here we have enjoyed the peaceful harmony broken only now and then by the discord caused by the lower classes of the races, with no sympathy from the intelligent men of either race. But that this condition is changing is a sad but evidential fact. As long as the southern white man has been basking in the sunshine of Negro leaders that teach the believing Negroes that their only hope of peace and assured prosperity lie in a position that will always limit their educational, social and political enjoyment, he is "the black man's friend." but let the Negro leader break through this wall of abridged privileges, assert himself a man and partake of the privileges that their own laws provide, and he has made himself dispised by them. In teaching the Negro that his most hopeful interests lie in the industrial field, where the world will always recognize their inferiority, and this indeed will be inferiority. South Wabash, Ind. able old Quaker,Mr.John Evans,livingaint language his experience with the Mr. Booker Washington endeared himself to the Anglo Saxon as no Negro has ever done, but as soon as he accepted the privileges that they themselves had granted him he became the subject of their severest criticism. This was natural, but it teaches one fact that both the Negro and the white man must face in this century. If the American Negro ever hope to attain universal peace between him and his brother in white, he must accept and adopt a standard in education and in politics that will never lesson the social guild between them, or, he must fight to the bitter end this prejudice by his attainments and worth. Which will he do? The colored state fair project proved a disastrous failure. There was lot a single visitor or exhibit of note. We don't know where the trouble was but there was trouble. The musical department at Benedict College gave an entertainment of rare musical value on Thanksgiving evening. They are preparing to present during the Christmas holidays. Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice." It is looked forward to with much enthusiasm. ROOSEVELT LIKE THE EARLY PRESIDENTS. (From the World's work.) "You see the President, but you al The Quakers have always been on aacterized by their untiring care in relieving the suffering of their own poor, and are hospitable, sweet-spirited and gentle people. They universally wear plain, unobtrusive clothing, not so much for uniformity, as to escape the ever-changing fashions in dress. Their honesty and veracity is well known. Hence this letter will be read with interest by all classes. Could any words be more to the point, could any evidence be more convincing, than the above persuasive, direct, sincere letter? Systemic catarrh is a condition in which chronic catarrh has pervaded the whole system. Catarrh first begins by localizing itself in some one or more organs of the body, but very soon it shows a tendency to spread to other organs. If it is not checked, the whole system becomes invaded by this insidious disease. When catarrh has reached this stage, of course it has gone beyond the reach of all local remedies. Nothing but a systemic remedy can reach it. Peruna is the only remedy yet devised to meet such cases. Peruna eradicates catarrh from the system. It does its work quietly, but surely. It cleanses the mucous membranes of the whole body. It produces regular functions. Peruna restores perfect health in a natural way. Anna P. Nichols, Vice Grand Baxter Rebekah Lodge, in a letter from 906 Main street, Kansas City, Mo., says: "My friends recommended Peruna sohighlythat I purchased a bottle to try it and have never been sorry. Anna P. Nichols. "At times my system became entirely run down, I could not sleep well and lost my appetite. Since I have used Peruna I feel like a different woman and hardly know what it is to be sick. I congratulate you on the merits of your wonderful medicine and wish you continued success." One of Dr. Hartman's free books on catarrh, sent to any address by The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. see Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, with nity really the greater and the more impressive because it is not official, but the natural manner of the man. He does not seem weary. He is busy, very busy; earnest, very earnest; but he has the manner of a man who likes his work. You recall the camp story that was told of him when a pathetic soul expressed deep regret had been obliged to get up from his bed in his car and make his fourteen speech of that day's journey and to shake hands with another crowd. 'No,' said he, 'don't feel sorry for me. I like it.' "Born of a distinguished family, but the most democratic of men by habit of mind and by versatility of action, youthful, physically alert, rapid in thought, earnest and in love with life and work—these characteristics of the President have already made a cheerful impression on the public mind. Such is the man who is President of the whole people and not of one section or of one party only. It is a true saying by the London Speciator that he is far more like the men of the first three decades of the Republic than the convention made Presidents of modern times. He is like the early Virginians, to, in his social grace and tact. Subscribe for The Colored America only $2 per year