The Colored American

The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX NO.36. SOUTHERN CIVIL SERVICE. SOUTHERN CIVIL SERVICE. Thanksgiving Duly Observed by the Happy and Prosperous People of the Gate city Educated Young Afro-Americans Lead in the List of Winners-Atlanta University a Power-Workers in the Kindergarten A Glance at the Social World-News Notes. Atlanta, Ga., Special;—A few weeks ago there was a civil service examination held for mail carriers and clerks in the Atlanta Post Office. There were some one hundred and twenty five applicants and of this number the Afro Americans contributed twenty-six. The roster shows that there were fourteen who passed, twelve colored and two white. The percentage of the colored applicants appears to be something over forty-six per cent while on the other hand the percentage of the whites who failed was something over ninety-six per cent. What does this show? Ninetenths of the colored who passed were former students of the Atlanta University whose students are holding their own all over this broad land of ours. Profs. Scarborough of Wilberforce, Wright of College, Ga., C. W. Juskie of Texas, H. O Flipper, Miss Lucy Laney of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Della Hunt Logan at Tuskegee Hon. H. A. Rucker, L. M. Hershaw, T. A Johnson, Thomas M. Dent "Judge" T. H. Malone, Mrs. M B Hayling, are a few of the many bright minds sent out from the Atlanta University. Mrs. Fulcon, et al may rant as much as they please the Negro will be educated. Thanksgiving Day was generally observed here last Thursday. Dr. J W. E. Bowen delivered two very brilliant lectures on that day at the First Congregational Church at 11 o'clock, A M. and at the Fort Street M E. Church, at 8 o'clock P. M. Hon. H. A. Rucker was master of ceremonies at the Fort Street Church. Dr. M. C. B. Mason give a happy, little speech. Mr. and Mrs. G W. Tale entertained a few friends at their home. Miss Case of the Atlanta University was among those who were present. The Misses Harrison received from 4 to 6 o'clock in honor of their friend, Miss Estelle Taylor of Rome. Miss. 8. W. Easely, Jr., entertained a dozen ladies at her home to a 6 o'clock dinner Among those present were Misses Tripper and Miller of the Storr's School, Miss Ella Davis of the Roach Street City School, Mrs. L. K. Arter J. W. White, Mr. and Mrs. Ports. R. M. S. nd Mrs. J. A. Richele WASHINGTON, D. .. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1901 J. H. MR. L. MELENDEZ KING, Attorney-At Law, Washington. D. C. Mrs Easely is quite a charming hostess. Mr Alexander Hamilton is renovating his beautiful residence on Hilliard Street. He is having two additional rooms added. Mra. Hamilton is one of Atlanta's social queens. The ladies of the Kindergarten Association served a Thanksgiving dinner, at the school for the benefit of the school and children. Mr. C. C. Wimbish, the present, Mrs. C. C. Beasely, Mrs. Wm. Wilkins, Mrs. E. B. Gibson, and Mrs. Jones were the waiters and right well did they perform their duty. Mrs. Wimbish has put her whole life into this cause for the young tots and waifs of the race. May the Lord bless her efforts and those of her associates. Rev. Dr. Proctor, Profe. DuBois, Hope Towns. Bowman, Grogman, Henderson, Jordan. Hon. H A. Rucker, Hon. C. C. Wimhulsh. L L. Lee, Dr. J. W. Madison, Maj S. W. Easely, Jr., Alex Hamilton, Sr. held a meeting last week and prepared a strong memorial to the Georgia legislature protesting agains the amendment to the constitution of the state proposing to separate the taxes paid by the two races for educational purposes. It is a strong paper and will have the effects as these men are the brains of the race in Georgia and they do not mind words. These gentlemen have a bombshell that will explode some day and great will be the devastation from the effect thereof. The citizens had a meeting here last week to propose that the Young People's Christian Congress be held here next August, Prof. W. B Mathews was elected President. Rev. Dr. J. S. Flipper. Vice-President, Prof. Jno. Hope, Secretary, Mjj S W. Easely, Jr. Assistant-Secretary, Hon. H A. Rucker Treasurer. Prof. Booker T. Washington spent last Tuesday in the city. While here he called on President Roosevelt and a number of prominent people. A BAILLIANT BARRISTER. L. Melendez King, a Painstaking Young Lawyer an Honor to his Prefession. With Only a Practice of Two Years he Wins a Number of Important Suits and Has an Unbroken Record of Victories—His Early Career In this utilitarian age when competition is close, when young men of character, education and attainments are plenty, when all of the professions seem with strong and successful characters, to succeed and outstrip one's compeers is a consummation devotedly wished. Since the dawn of freedom the race has advanced rapidly along all avenues of progress and has attained a high standing in all of the professions. No profession however is so fraught with difficulties than that of the law. More than one disciple of Blackstone has nung out his shingle to await the course of events that did not eventuate. Colored lawyers are not as successful as they should be for many reasons. They have the prejudice of their own and the opposite race to overcome. They are without the advantages of experience their clients are composed largely of the poorer class and as they have little if any capital to begin with, their progress is slow, and in the majority of cases, failure is inevitable. The success of Mr. L. Melendez King, the subject of this sketch is most remarkable. He began the practice of law in the District of Columbia a little more than two years ago without money, with few acquaintances, but with a determination to succeed. While a poor young man in worldly possessions he is rich in the legacy of wonderful energy, a logical mind and a determination to presevere and to succeed. L. Melendez King was born in the County of Amherst, State of Virginia early in the seventies He went through the public schools of that place and afterwards entered the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute at Petersburg, Va. where he pursued his studies as far as the sophomore class. He then left this school and attended the Virginia Seminary at Lynchburg, Va. from which school he graduated in 1892 after which he held a professorship in the last named school for a short period, but soon resigned to study his chosen profession. In carrying out this purpose, he entered the law department of the University of Michi- (Continued on page 4 ) THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. 0 CHICAGO'S GREAT HOSPITALITY Mr. and Mrs. Noah D. Thompson the Recipients of Much Social Attention. Chicago, Ill., Special.—The Winter social season was opened last Thursday with a reception to one hundred of the first ladies of this city given by Mrs. George C. Hall and Mrs. Joseph A. Kelly at the residence of Mrs. J. S. Tandy, 5145 Grove ave., and compli- M. S. S. MRS. GEORGE C. HALL. mentary to Mrs Noah D Thompson formerly Miss Lillie Murphy, of Baltimore. It was an afternoon affair; and was in all points, the most elegant function that society folks recall. Master Wendell Phillips McKemey acted as doorman, and Master Frederick Douglass Tandy announced. In the receiving party were Mrs Noah Davis Thompson, wearing her bridal gown of duchess satin, entrain, with pearls; Mrs. William Francis Taylor, another of our recent brides, also wearing her wedding gown of point esprit over white silk; Mrs. Raymond Williams, of Elizabeth, N. J., in green foulard, with black lace applique; Mrs. George C. Hall, gowned in a creation of crepe and tanne velvet; and Mrs. Joseph A. Kelly, in a handsome gown of black velvet. The receiving party were stationed in the parlor, opposite an immense bank of palms and cut flowers, arranged in fine effect around the mantel, and covering the entire side of the reception hall. Miss Estella Arnold a young lady of charming beauty and engaging manners presided over the immense punch bowl, which was festooned with yards upon yards of ferns and smillax, suggestive of the wonderful mixture which she dispensed. The table decorations were red and yellow. An immense bunch of yellow chrysanthemums of the fuzzy variety made an effective centre piece, and great silver candelabra spread their light over the tasteful arrangement of candies and delicacies which were there in profusion. Ford served. Music. Mrs. Thompson has been most cordially received into the society world of her new home. Her husband is one of the best known and most popular of the young men about town, and his host of friends have vied with one another in extending courtesies to his bride. Mrs. Thompson visited Chicago last Summer in company with other young ladies of Baltimore, and it was then that the friendship of her girlhood days ripened into the love which has crowned her womanhood with the title of "wife." The afternoon reception was followed by a Dutch luncheon at the residence of Mrs. Kelly, at which the ladies of the receiving party and their husbands played whist, and partook of such entertainment as a perfect Dutch luncheon signifies and includes. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Hall, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Kelly, Dr. and Mrs. William Francis Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Davis Thompson. COLERIDGE TAYLOR COMING. A Strong Local Committee Arranging An Ovation for Him. The prospect of having Mr. S. Coleridge Taylor with us to conduct the presentation of his great Cantata, Hiawatha, has stirred up from tha depths not only musical Washington, but all of its public spirited people. The discussion has brought out the fact that more than twenty years ago, concerts were given in Washington by which more than one thousand dollars each were cleared. The Hiawatha chorus has begun rehearsals in earnest under Prof. John T. Layton, in the Sunday school room of the Lincoln Memorial Temple, 11th and R. The chorus is not yet full. Application should be made to Prof. Layton. The chorus meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Mr.S.Coleridge Taylor ♩ PROF. J. HENRY LEWIS. has just scored another magnificent success before the Leeds, (England) Musical Festival. He had lately finished especially for this occasion. "The Blind Girl of Castle Cuille," a musical setting to another of Longfellow's famous poems. The Chorus consisted of 361 voices with an immense orchestra selected from the best musicians in England. The production was a great artistic success. The immense auditorium was filled to over flowing. After the performance Mr. Taylor who had directed the chorus, received an ovation, being repeatedly called out to bow his acknowledgements, The S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society has been most fortunate in the choice of musical Director of its chorus. Prof. John T. Layton has entered into the work with his usual interest and enthusiasm, with such able seconds as Prof. Hayson, J. Henry Lewis, Mr. S. Wormley, Mrs. Pelham, Miss Lola Johnson, Mrs. Hilyer, Mr. Thompson, Miss Gibbs, Miss Johnson, Prof Daniels, Esau Williams, William Johnson and many others, the artistic success of the chorus is assured. The movement has enlisted the active interest of such workers as the Hon. John F. Cook, the President of the society, A. F. Hilyer, the veteran, C A, Fleetwood, Mr. Jerome A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murray, Dr. and Mrs. Francis, A. S. Gray, Judge Terrell, George W. Cook, R. W. Thompon, E. E. Cooper. John Nalle, Dr. and Mrs. Connors and many others. The rest of us may as well fall in. Equitable Industrial Insurance $ C_{0}. $ "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every type of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. BEFORE USING AFTER USING M. TREGOR & CO. 1229 E STREET, I W. WAINGTON, D.C. 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T, Andrews Makes a Telling Detense of Prof, washington’s Manhood and Character. gumter, 8. C, Special —For @ short time after President Roosevelt enter fined Mr. Washington at the White Hou-e, it geem-d as ifthe entire South wore Wilh one voice hurling expres- sions of condemnation upon him. Ther waib wes visited ujon Mr. Washing- ton who, although he bad been the re- cipiens of their Jaudations to a greater dgres thaa that ever enjoyed by a Negro, it was declared he ehonid have refused to accept the pre sidential invita_ tions aad thus indicated that the Presi- deat was his ioferior ia sense and a koow edge of the proprieties andthe fit_ ness of things. Apparently our souto- em fiends overlocked the fact that j, does not lie with an inferior to slept to draw lines of distiaction in paiters cf social courtesy extended to bm by asuperior without proclaimiag himseifa fool. Hence, if Mr, Wash- ington had desired to avoid the possi- pulte of au issue ar’sing from hia a3- cepting the social courtesy extended by the President he could not Go so. In tue | ght of such courtesies exsended to him and accepted by him without com- ment, covering a public and promi- nent career of abcut ten years, it is not ty be supposed that it once occurred to him that aa issue would be raised, Iv is idle and ridiculous therefore to assume or imagine that, ia all the territory over which the stars and stripes wave io authority, oe man of moderate intelll- gence can be who is 80 unmitigatedl, aid pitiably an as3 that be wouid so much as hesitate to accept the houo woich is the chief constituent of the hxpitality conferred on one who fs 1n- vied to sit at the table of the higheet ofivial and most powerfal ruler on earth. Bat the eovlal feature of that dinner ivnot the deep and damniog sin of wach President Roosevelt stands gulty, That ia the side presented to ths public; it is a good string upon Walch to pisy; it will serve as’ @& Cam: pugu text in the rarel districts and by | pol icians of the Tilman str p> will ick to sur up and keep alive the basest pvsions to which men are flaves, Apove aud beyond all the denunciation: Scareful:xamination will show that i: ¥ s pot the cocial butithe political sig- nfisancy woigh 80 aroused and enraged $18 gouchern politicians. For four year- dinng the administration of the ama ble and gentle martyred McKin'ey they were .ed to believe that the Negro Was boing graduaily eliminated from 4! rolitical participation in the govera- went and that in a short time Nurh Lisvutn would be cemented to each by the bond of **Negro Excla-ion from Politics” President Roosevelt’s con {ring with a Negro in the same man: Let in which he would have conferre¢ Whb a wuite man was a rude awaken- lug from tbat dream of ‘Negro Ex Claion Too great to be smal, it is Pes'dent Ro xevels noble ambition Lot only to be president of the while ‘oun ry but of al the peop'e of every - ie Which inhabits it n doing justic | ‘ohis Cwn race in the South even to tke ORtant af nodmes asbotsie af. Daet hes: tie THE COLORED AMERZCAN, WASHINGTON, D, U unseemly public discussion in the en- deavor to humiliate him. Ia sapport of his views herein ex- Pressed I wish to state, that Mr, Wash- jagton has been repeatedly the guest of Prominent mea of the North and ‘heither he nor they were subjected to Adverse criticiem and he has once been publicly entertained by a acta governor without comment. Further if the views of contributors to the New York Journal symposium on ‘Negro Edueation’”’ bs carefully read it will be observed among southern contributors not a single politician bas been able to remove from his sight the ‘-Booker Washington dinner” and its social bearing, while in very few instances (perhaps not more than three) has it been menticned as an incident to be seriously considered. Among the south- ern contributors I with to except the colored Prof. Couccil of Alabama who in the endeavor to stab Mr. Washing ton declared with veiled sarcasm that that the incident should bo regarded with ‘charity’? and that it was purely an “accident.” There 1s no doubt that he believes it to have been an accideat— because ‘‘he’’ was notinziuded in the in. vitation. President Roosevelt has greater abili- ty and loftier ideals of public duty thar any Pres. dsat was Known tay possess befors entering upon the duties of the office except Jeffcrson, and he is toc strongly intrenched in the love and confidence of the great body of Ameri- can people for it to be shaken by the abus)of those who prefer to be gov- erned by the law of prejudice rather than obey the plain mandate of God, of the constitution and of humanity in ealing with the most serious problem which confronts the South and the Na- tion as well. As for Mr. Washington if he neve commits an offence more degrading than accepting, diguifiedly, social courtesie: extended to him by those his superion in all those things, as the world re- g-rds them, save character aud con-e- crated purposo, his fame is secure From a barefooted, friendless boy of + despiscd race he has teiled and strug- gled unceasingly until he stands today the foremost man of that race, From h’s eminence he can look down in pity- ing disdain upon the shafts of envy anc jeelousy directed against him by a few of his own people. And calmly ano silently he can pursue the even tenor 0: bis way when unjustly{assailed by whit: politicians and fomentors of race ha reo and strife iuthe South. He has wor his position by earnest toil, sacrifice and masterfai sbility. Twentieth Cep- tury c.vilizstion ace wdsittonim, Th Sou.h is unable to remove him from it W.T. ANDREWS. Atlanta Foot Ball Team, Atlanta Univereity closed her foot- ball season by defeating Unaflin Unt yersity of South Carolrna by a score 0! 10-0. Atlanta bas not ail wed any tean to score upon her this ceason. Clefi n defeaced Clark University in At'snt:, Ga., by ascore of 16 tod bat Claflin’s b.g ling crumbled before Atlanta. ai A Good Collect or WANTED, The Colored American desires to em- ploy a yonng or middle aged man to zoliect subscription and advertisin bills, Kor a man who wants steady amployment and who really wants to werk. this is a good and permanent po- altion. None Lut experienced men ard these who are anxious to wrkad make application Call or address The Cclored American, Wasbington,D.C. ‘ James H. Dabney e y FUNERAL © DIRECLIZ gg Beier q & ye, : B 1182 Srd Street, Northwest, Ht maaN “Gp Dd: %. te Gna Carriages fer hire. Pnone 1727 g aah Sa 3 Branch office Alexandria, Va. Gy FG RY SCY ON 4 ashington, - Dist. Co oe ~ulas — Ud 2 chs / ET / TERESI) NW Wd! inva i) es PO SOOO ODDO ECE SS PLD OGEDO GS CSSESSGE COSCO COOS SS OOOOM | CARPETS MADE, LAID AND LINED FREE, i SIDEBOARDS | ¥ ' q and China Closets | for THANKSGIVING. | | | There is no use trying to feel proud of your hous: unless it is ; | completely furni-hea; aud it will never be completely furnished | until th edining-room contains a handsome Sideboard aid ( hina oS sas loset Thank-giving is only a little | ( : d : \ more ihan two weeks off,and y-usbould | | | | re it | ) have everyth ng czy before then. The Ope SSS a0 question of ready cash dues Lot enter in to this proposition. for we are ready tosupply everything you ' need on the easiest of weekly or monthly payments. You can just as well have the Sideboard and China Closet TO-DAY as not. and any other piece of furniture that you need can bes nt right out with them. ‘There is no bandsomer or more vari: d stock in town than ours—and prices are extremely low. We ; are ready to do quick work in carvets if you are in a hurry. We , make, lay and line all carpets iree’ Everything for housekeep- ing is here— stove and ail. ; Se | 4 oS ae j 7 3 MAMMOTH | | , ( rogan S CKEDIT HOUSS, | | ee ee US Le te ot ae ee : ' : ' 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N W, Between H and I Streets. (Incorporated ), is the strongest organization in the world owned and operated b3 ecto people, being capitalized in the sum of $100,000.00. It is backed by in vestment stock which is sold to members at $2 per share, which earns [2 per sent. annually, Persons are protected from one to seventy years of age with sick 2 benefits ranging from $1.25 to $10 pe! Pe ee. ee oh ee SCR pee lags OO oe ak) aa EP ohy™~ fs og a fe ap ae work. It is published weekly and mailed to subscribers at $I per year. 2401S Deter! of interesting news matter (not a cheap patented sheet), edited on the most hig! toned scale, and pains are taken that no unciean or objectionable items « advertisement are inserted in its columns, Advertising rates are as cheap as at first-class journal can afford, and made known on application, : For detailed information, address HEADQUARTERS Jj. CLINTON, JR., PRESIDENT . $024 South 20th St. » Box 3823, Station “D,” Philadelphia, P OUR INSURANCE OUR PRESIDENT OUR JOURNAL ees 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 mailed to subscribers at $1 per year. It is brimful iT Oe arr a era SL as cee re li SOME PROMINENT GEORGIANS. (See Atlanta Letter on Front Page.) J. H. J.C. MR L A HERSHAW. J. REV. J. W. E BOWEN. A Great Furniture Emporium, The readers of The Colored American are invited to inspect the mammoth furniture house of Mr. Peter Grogan at 817,819,821,823 7th street,northwest. This house is one of the oldest, largest and one of the most reliable furniture houses in the city. It has done business for years in this city and its past record is its best guarantee for the future treatment of its customers. Being a manufacturer himself, Mr. Grogan has kept pace with all of the fashions and fads of the furniture and house furnishing art. Having had an experience of more than a quarter of a century, he is able to supply his many patrons with the very best and latest goods in the market at the lowest price. * The best customers at this popular house are the old customers. Mr. Grogan never loses a customer and is constantly securing new ones. The stores on 7th street have been recently refilled with the very latest goods of all patterns for the holidays and you can get anything in these stores at your own price and on your own terms. If you cannot visit the store today be sure and call there bright and early Monday morning, Rememer the name-Grogan's—and the place, 817-823 7th street northwest. The American Woodmen Mr. R. J. VonDickersohn, the deputy commander of the order of Ameri- 12 [Illustration of a man in formal attire with a beard and mustache.] LIEUT. HENRY O. LIPPER. J. W. Winningham. MAJOR R. R. WRIGHT. can Woodmen, who has been in the city for a week or two, is making most excellent headway in organizing camps He has secured the assistance of some of the best men in the District and already a number of camps have been established. The first one is Frederick Douglass Camp, No. 1, which is officered by some of the brightest and most aggressive men of the District. Mr. VonDickereohn has also organized a number of camps in Alexandria, Va., and will invade Richmond at an early date. Mr. Paul G. Daniels, Gen'l Supt. and Soliciting Agent of the Greenwood Industrial Farm Ladson, S. C., of the Jenkins Orphanage, Charleston, F. C.. is in the city in the interest of those institutions and is stopping at 78 Defrees Street, Northwest. AGENTS 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 bu one. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order True ORGANIZED Ja Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2n An order devoted to the interests of business relations. We offer you an oppo ment, in enterprises owned and controll ored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, than three (3) years nor older than sixty There are two Fountains, the Subordi Order of True Reform ANIZED January 1, 183 6 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Rich ed to the interests of its members, both in the We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged bus is owned and controlled by the Order and man members of the Order. in health and mind, of good moral character, nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to mountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. 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 age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to the country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per m As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 m ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 ordinate Fontain you must be between 14 and to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. In any 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, as taxes 80 cents per month. If you receive from $6 00 to $9.00 per month, in fit, your family receives $75.00 if you die with Death Benefit is $125.00. 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. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either installments. The monthly dues are either 10 as Fountains may decide. The annual tax You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid you die within a year. After one year the D is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. Payable annually or quarterly. Age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.00. The Certificate is valued first year at from $200 to $65. Age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $500 to $300. Age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1.00 to a Life Membership in either of the Fountain purchase of the required amount of Bank usually of 20 per cent. Captain United Order of True Reformers has paid $82 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,224 YEARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order and flourishing institution that is a credit not one but butte race as well. It began business April 1982. Capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same by other regularly constituted bank, and is subject to same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00, 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The higher's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of St., 5, 1900 and shows 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 y dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is v After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 y $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued fi one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 y $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from o You are entitled to a Life Membersh Classe B and E upon purchase of the ree pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wi 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 I 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 but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividend are received and 4 per cent. interest is pay is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audi close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows i 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:— Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Street, members of the Order and the public generally most of food products. It is the newspaper published by the order from the City. It stands for the voice of the people, representation of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Order and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It shipped job office bids for the work of the people, class style and at low prices. Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not its members alone, nor even to members family, the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardingions. The Order makes itself the trustee for the union the whole people, black and white, North, New York their contribution the carrying out of this project, each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for forwarded to the casier of the Reformer's Savings for same and account for it to The Grand Four Order and the public, when visiting Richmond Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in town. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwelling units of $122,500. In addition to these the Order Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vote operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico, 634 acres of land, and established thereon an example liberality and broad-minded generance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, both West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributive can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, will invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 11 and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. In added buildings. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 84 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 Home. Contributive can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grend 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: L TAYLOR. W. M. Master. Wm: L TAYLOR, W, M. Master. , W. M. Master. W. P. BURRELL,G. W. A. THE HONEYCOMB RESOURCES. BOSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES Nelson's Straightine Makes KINKY CURLY Hair Straight. The Ideal HAIR DRESSING. 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. 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 Dorothy H. BEFORE USING. Sold at all drug store curely wrapped on receipt of AGENTS CAN MAKE Town Topics. HERE IT IS. you want boarders. If you have rooms to let. If you have a-house to rent. If you want to place your business before the people. If you want anything at all—let the public know you by Advertising in The Colored American. Mr. W. F Tydings is now headwaiter at Harvey's. Hon. E. H. Deas, of Darlington, S' C, is in the city. Dr. Charles A. Tignor is now located at 1345 B street n, e., telephone, East 12 a. Hear the story of the "Prodigal Son," sung by Fifty trained voices the twentieth of December. Are you going? Well I should say The oratorio is in the minds of all the people. Go early and get in the choir gallery. December the twentieth. There are no reserved seats. Don't fail to attend the military musicale at St. Mary's Chapel, Monday evening, December 16. The Asbury church will be taxed to its utmost capacity on December the twentieth. Admission twenty-five cents to all parts of the house. An interesting and enjoyable program has been arranged for the Military Musicale at St. Mary's Chapel Monday evening December 16 h. Give the chorus a rousing send off by a large and brilliant audience. Get your tickets at once On sale by members of the chorus or Director Lewis. The Shiloh Baptist Lyceum on L St between 16th and 17th Street, N W., will be addressed Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Hon Geo. White, on "The Outlook." L M. Hershaw will introduce the speaker and will preside. Mr. James B. Parker, the hero of the Buffalo tragedy left the city this week for points in Va., N C., S. C. and Ga., where he will fill lecture engagements All correspondence intended for him may be sent to this office. Mr. Parker is in great demand as a speaker, THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON, D. Q. FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Marvelous Growth Of HAIR. Marvelous Growth Of HAIR. A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound That Grows Hair on a Bald Head in Single Night. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dum-founded at the Wonderful Cures. THE DISCOVERER SENDS FREE TRIAL PACKAGES TO ALL WHO WRITE After half a century spent in the laboratory, crowned with high honors for his many world-famous discoveries, the celebrated physician- MLLE. RIVA, 149 Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris, Famous French Contralto, GEO N. THATCHER, Coving.on Ky. Prominent Ky. Official. chemist at the head of the great Allenheim Medical Dispensary, 4843 Butterfield Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio has just made the startling announcement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remarkable remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and were it not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country, it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does no ask any man, woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it but he stands ready and willing to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to any one who writes to him for it, enclosing a 2 cent stamp to him to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery Write to day if you are bald, if your hair is falling out Or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short and in a short time you will be entirely restored. Get a Copy. The Colored American can be bad at all news stands, and persons desiring copies of the paper aan obtain them by asking the news dealer for them. If the dealer does not keep them, he can get them for you. tf. NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., 1833-1835 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. DINNER SET FREE ments of all kinds and many other premiums 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them buired. We prepay all freight charges. Illut CQ, Chester Bl0'g. St. Louis. Mo. we can personally assure our readers t the Salvona Soap Co., is thoroughly reliable and t worthy —Editor ) Don't Miss This GRAND MILITARY ST. MARY'S — 23rd, Between Monday Evening PROCESS Part 1 — March. Competitive Drill by High School Part 2 — Formation of Companies For Promenade to lunch room. For 3rd Company. Promenade For 5th Company. Promenade. Maj. Judges' Presentation of Prizes Patronesses: Mrs. John H Brooks, Mrs. E Talloway, Mrs. J. B. Quonn. For Part 2, the audience will be divided into company of the company furnishing the most unique 20-minute prize. Part 1, the prize will be given to the captain and form your company in advance. Apply to S. E. Fatem, R. Watts, P. D. Brooks, C. Parish House Fund. Orchestra Prizes Free Lunch ADMISSION, Lunch GRAND MILITARY MUSIGALE, Given At ST. MARY'S P.E. CHURCH Monday Evening December 16th 1901 PROGRAM. Part 1 — March. Competitive Drill by High School Young Ladies. March Competitive Drill by High School Cadet Squad. March Part 2. — Formation of Companies Form 1st Company for lunch—20 Couples Promenade to lunch room. Form 2nd Company. Promenade Form 3rd Company. Promenade Form 4th Company. Promenade Form 5th Company. Promenade. March Dress Parade Decision of the Judges Presentation of Prizes Star Spangled Banner Patronesses: Mrs. Joha H. Brooks, Mrs. M. E. Tatem, Mrs. H. Tyson, Mrs. R H, Gleaves, Mrs. R W For Part 2 the audience will be divided into companies of 40 ladies and gentlemen each. The captain of the company for fishing the most unique 10-minute entertainment for those not at lunch will be given he prize in Part 1 the prize will be given to the captain of the girls or boys presenting the best drill. Select captain and form your company in advance, as the tickets are limited Wear company colors. Apply U S E. Fatem. R. Watts, P D. Brooks, Committee, or at the Chapel for tickets. Proceeds for Rockhouse Fund, Orchestra, Prizes, Free Lunch. Commence at 8 o'clock. JESSE J. MADDEN, SHOP-720S St., N. W., S. E correr Manufacturer of HIGH GRADE CIGARS. Box Trade a Specialty. 514 412 Street, S. W. WA HINGTON, D. C. nollsmsohl and the W soH ```markdown ``` "I Can Fix It" JESSE J. MADDEN merly of MADDEN BROS, Tn ing and Heating If a latrobe or furnace is not wo properly have it overhauled, oy me at once before the severe winter is here. First class work and terms reasonable. Wm. N. Hehl, BE SURE TO GET NEXT WEEK'S Colored Amer ```markdown ``` AFTER USING. h's Treatment. If your druggist does or we will mail it to any address, se- , address. B-1835 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. N. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS NER SET FREE for selling 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottles Salvona Perfumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes, we give free to every purchaser of a box or bottle, a beautiful cut gas pattern 10-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuab articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give o-spiece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated in gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Parlor lor 1 bles. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, Musical Instruments. selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. We allow them. We give cash commission if desired No money illustrated catalogue free. Write to-day, SALVONA S This Entertainment! MILITARY MUSICALE, GIVEN At W'S P.E. CHURCH between G and H Streets During December 16th 1901 PROGRAM. Drill by High School Young Ladies. March School Cadet Squad. March Dies Form 1st Company for lunch—20 Couples Form 2nd Company. Promenade Form Form 4th Company. Promenade Form March Dress Parade Decision of the Orizes Star Spangled Banner M. E. Tatem, Mrs H. Tyson, Mrs. R H, Gleaves, Mrs R W Quonn. Two companies of 40 ladies and gentlemen each. The captain two-minute entertainment for those not at lunch will be given to the captain of the girls or boys presenting the best drill. Advance, as the tickets are limited Wear company colors. Books, Committee, or at the Chapel for tickets. Proceeds for Free Lunch. Commence at 8 o'clock. Lunch Included 25 CENTS Agents Wanted. We want 5,000 colored men and we nat once to sell pictures for us. of famous colored men and women, teachers, 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 gentleman 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 agencies. We will not appoint but one age in cities with less than 10,000 population. We carry such pictures as Boo erT. Washington, J C. Price, 'ohn R. ynch, B K. Bruce, Fred. ass and man other beslides such pictures as the he charge e. tenth e vary up San Juan Hill. Our pictures are ramed with lass and every thing complete. They are large size 16x20 inches and 18x24 inches. Send $1,25 for agent's outfit. For terms address. HILL BROS, GREENSB --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON D. C. BE NOT TO THE COLORED PE King of all DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, ONO." BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. CHRISTOPHER ENG. BROOKLYN, VOL. BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGCIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. PRIDE MARK BEFORE AFTER Boston Chemical Co., Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of Ono Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is abolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever ERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American e or faction, but represents the whole people: at a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matte WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVE he Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is no It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievement. WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American. It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people: It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter Subscription Price $2,00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months, 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Information Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN; 14 OZONO. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 810 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 810 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once AND ASTROLOGIST, Life from cone TE to grave, iven Be TOT oames in full os Zi 2 ee ee hose you have orf A KE ee Yaa ill marry ; causes t/t «iy SY fee oappy marriage to Bis ue. #aiiq hose you desire; Aap ys Bee anites those sepa- B it AMBRE “3ted (never fails) e 2b Gg 208) tt you are in doubt BB: Ne 58 as to the outcome Be) ) BBS of any undertaking 2 | ya in business, social ) PFEGG VES 2x domestic lite; SD BRPAYAGA sickness, divorces. Vi | ESN cea separations, lawt \t 2" | PH bX suits, lost or absent ene S friends interes co ityou desire to have your domestic troubles | qooved yorr lost love returned, consult or write “, You will be advised the best way to succeed | Yorons attended to in all parts of the world. Let | es of ing answered on receipt of two acen W (, CARY 1408 WEST YORK STREET MS, C. PHILADELPHIA, PA., MME, DAVIS Fa) ( | Vi pS < WN at Ve aw 7 ae “ | PM WN : “f, ahd ANY “ me 1 i hn Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes pells and Evil Influences, Re- Live to ally” Cures Piles and Drungeaness. is 2sth st. n, w. Washington D.C, WP No letters answered unless ac- apanied by stamp. REDUCED! REDUCED! Hia Readings to Ladies 25¢ Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY, dest established Clairvoyant, tells your ‘ues, love affairs, family troubles, about A*iiils, divorees, or anything you wish to tor: brings se; araied together, causes iy marriages, removes family troubles, Siltck spells, or mysterious feelings, 10 to Sdaly, 489 H' at. aw, *(UIS MADE OF ANY-° TUNG. BY ANY PROCESS; FINE WORK AT.LOW PRICES THE [ngraving Maurice ayer 2 Cpa ; Main 1455 3 beone't B. Slade & (0, " MERCHANT TAILORS o 4 ne and Repairing. me ESTREET, NORTHWEST. lon Su) ind Missouri “ve . (opposite | ‘sston ) WASHINGTON, 'D: G, xxia"COCORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D @ SSS Lom, Tie pes HEREITIS., T ,ov want boarders, If you Fave rocms to let. ifyou havea house to rent. It you want to place your busi- ness before the people, If you want anythirg at al'—let ths vuolic know you by Advertising in The Colored Amer!can. jat Moore and Prioleaus. Get your tickets now or your chance: for admizeion Dee 20th will be stim. Mrs. Morris of Pierce Place, is able to be out again after two weeks’ !lnes: Mesers. Moore & Prioleau gave away ten well- cooked tursies Thanksgiving Mr, Oscar O. Thomes 1. fc for New Orleans, L:2., last Thursday to attend j the races. The f&th Congrers convened lest Mondsy without a singls colored rep- resentative. Miss Augasta H. Webb of Washing- ton, D. C has concluded to spend the winter in Maine. Mr. Joseph A. Reed has constructed a fine, well equipped barn on his farm at Sideburn Station, Va Mr. Tom Dorsey, who married Miss Bianche Bradford on the 14:b inst., was in the city for a day or two last week. Mrs, McAdoo, the widow of Mr. O. M. McAdoo of concert fame, is spend- ing a time in the city the guest of friends, Mr Robt Ford, who is a‘well-known Washingtonian, was intewn lest week He is another of the Invincible Club of New York. Messrs. W. W. Tibbs and J. M. Garrs. tvo popular railroadera were iu town last week. They run \ between ‘Bes‘on and Washington, ° Mrs. Molly Syphax-Gibson and Mrs. | Essis Cardoza-Goode hare recently bsen appointed to places im the Gov- ernment Printing Office. Miss Maggie Fo:d, of New York City, Philekelphia and Long Branch and Miss Bessie Winfield of Brooklyn are expected in town about Xmas. The wife and con of Mr. Harry Har- graves, of the War Department ere in the city. Mr. and Mra. Hargraves are located at 1738 New York avenue. Miss Chesnutt, daughter of Mr. C, W. Chasnutt, the literateur, was the guest of Misa Tyson; of K street, last week and attended the Assembly, Mr Geo. Morgan, the up-to-date un- dertaker and embalmer at Second and F streots,s,w., is doing a thriving busi- ness and making many new friends. After five years of faithfal service as organist of St, Luke’s church, Miss Emma J. Smith, a musician of rare ability, was dismissed:s few weeks ago. Mr. Augie Savoy haz been mae chief messenger in the State Depart- | ment owing tothe death of Mr. Wm. Qainn, Mr: Quinn held this position many years with great credit to him- self and racs. He left considerable valuable property. . Mr. R. W. Moore, Jr., brother of Mrs, Wa. H. H. Terrell, Jr., contemplates sending his Xma3 holidays in this city. ‘Dick’ is a handsome young fellow and it 1s thought that foveral, voung ladies in the city are auxlously LOTS FOR SALE. Each fifty by one huadred and fitty feet. Price fifty (50) dollars up. A DISCOUNT MADE TO CASH PURCHASERS. Tine purchasers: First payment not Jess than five dollars, subsequent | monthly payments from two dollars up according to the ability of the pur- chaser. Secure Homes, Invest emall sums with large returns in a short while, . “The GEORGE H. 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Make this ‘store your headquarters—no matter whether your purchase be larg? or small. You need not be a judge of quality—for we perscnally guar: tee the durability of every article we sell. GROGAN'S lm Credit House 817—8 .9—821—823 Seventh Street, Between H and I Streets. oe Si yn ae meee Og tore = — % of SER ai es ae OE “rectal spr i 2S Bae oF \ + ~ ¥ re A Bachelor's Revelry. Speaking of bachelors brings to mind an item in the recent press reports. A young man while proposing marriage to a girl suddenly went insane. This case is worthy of note and should be taken, by those who are still able, as a solemn warning. In this instance the peculiarity lies in the fact that fate seldom overtakes a man so quickly and it usually takes from a month to several years afterwards for him to realize the awfulness of his predicament. But the fact is the trouble started with Adam and that good and worthy personage did not find out what he was up against until the exclusion act of the Garden of Eden had been proclaimed. Since then men have persisted in following in Adam's footsteps, and in tend of dwelling peacefully and happily in single blessedness, have been asking women to marry them, and the parties of the second part have, wilfully and with malice after thought, accept d. It has been said that the most miserable time in a man's life is five minutes after he has proposed and been accepted. But that is a mistake. The agony may be more acute but as a rule it is quickly succeeded by a feeling of resignation which in some cases is even supplemented by a mild if incomprehensible species of joy. Undoubtedly there are many instances where men wear the marriage yoke with a fortitude that is truly heroic which goes to show how well man is fitted to bear the sufferings of this life. The writer being unmarried and never having been married—the future is hazy—is fully qualified to discuss this subject in all its different aspects. The remark is often made that marriages are made in heaven and possibly that belief will account for the preponderence of women over man in the churches, but the Bible in positive terms declares that in heaven people are neither married nor given in marriage, so the men—especially the married ones—should remember this fact and cheer up. It was the writer's privilege to meet a man who had had seven wives—consecutively. When I knew him the seventh was still living and the brave old man was bald, blind, toothless, and had lost one leg, but notwithstanding he was cheerful and stayed home nights. Men have different ways of courting. Commonly a fellow sees a girl who is as sweet as peaches and begins to call on her. He keeps it up and friends began to jolly him and tell him what people are saying and what is expected of him and ask when it is to be, until finally he gets desperate and pops the question and mayhap questions the pop. If the old man is wise in his generation he may refuse his consent and succeed in inducing the boy to run off with his daughter. If such is the case sad indeed will be the end of that misguided young man. But in certain parts of Africa the met od followed is much simpler. When a young warrior's 'fancy "lightly turns" to a dusky belle he 'say nothing to nobody' but lies in wait around the premises of his in amorata's para and the first dark evening he catches her alone outside the kraal he gently knocks her senseless with a club and throwing her across his shoulder darts off through the jungle for home. Soud he od man not pursue and ca en him before he gets there, according to Ethiopian etiquette they—the THE COLORED AMERICAN, W. HINGTON, D. clubber and the clubbed—are considered married and are left to enjoy their trouble in peace. It is doubtless natural that men should do things in different ways, but some take their troubles so much harder than others. After the engagement the real fun begins. When the wedding day has been agreed upon the bride elect, and her friends take things into their own hands and take no chances by leaving the arrangements in the victim's. They send broadcast invitations to the execution and when it is all over they give a jollification, by courtesy called a reception, in token of the bride's successful finish. The girl spends money like water getting ready and she and her dressmakers and friends spend many weeks in preparing a trousseau, while the man buys, or arranges to borrow, a dress suit, gets a white tie and a pair of pats and—waits. On the night of the ceremony after the church has been decorated and lighted and filled with witnesses if you have any doubts left as to who is the guilty party just watch closely and be convinced. A signal is made and as the organist begins the dead march the hum of voices is hushed and the bridal party—her bridal party—enters. There they go! The pretty little flower girls, the conscious, blushing bridesmaids, and last of all the bride on her father's arm. Get on your own toes and look at her. How pure and sweet and lovely she is in her vein and blossoms and beautiful gown as she floats demurely up the aisle. A lily of the like of which the great Solomon sang. But the groom! That's a fact, he is necessary. There he comes to meet the bride. Or rather, there comes the best man bringing him. He is one of two things: his face is pale and sad, his jaws are clinched, and every motion says "I'm gone, I'm gone;" or, with beads of perspiration streaming from him and wildly staring eyes he seems to be seeking an avenue of escape. He is completely daft, but the best man has a covert grip on him and steers him carefully into his place, else he would run right into the bride and her father, as he sees, hears and feels absolutely nothing. Pity him! The experienced clergyman extracts the proper responses from him and at the right place the best man hands him the ring which he had prudently retained. The amen is said and the couple leave the church and are sent away on a trip by compassionate friends in order that, in the bustle and excitement of strange places and scenes, the groom may get over his first pangs away from the eyes of curious acquaintances. And later there are the serious problems of married life for which each couple must find their own solutions. I know a man in the country who is the unhappy father of three pairs of twins, one set of triplets, and four or five single tots. Many a time have I known him to go home after a hard day's work and before he had been in the house a half hour he would become so uplifted and elated by the amenities of his domestic organization that he would jump in and thrash the whole outfit, from his wife down to the dog, and then go outside and sit on the raftence a dream so fully "In heaven abo-ova, where all is lo-ove. There'll be no sor-or-row there." Nevertheless and notwithstanding, marriage is doubtless a necessary evil and some married folks seem to put up with it monstrously well. I would get married if I could. Selah. A. GUDE DEEKUM. HARTFORD (CONN.) NEWS. The Talcott Congregational church celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary on November 10 and during the week following. The anniversary sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. Robert F. Wheeler, who has been connected with the church for the past sixteen years. On the evening of November 10th the Sunday-school anniversary was celebrated. There was an address on Sunday schools by the pastor and an address concerning the works of the Y. P. S. C. E., by Mr. T. B. Lillard of the Hartford Theological Seminary. The Ladies' Sewing Circle and Missionary Society celebrated the anniversary by a series of entertainments beginning on Tuesday evening November 12th and ending on Friday evening November 15th. The entertainments were a success socially as well as financially. On Sunday November 17th the pastor preached a memorial service for the men and women who so nobly endured the hardships and the early struggles of the church. In the evening the anniversary services were brought to a close. Brief addressess were made by the Congregational pastors of the city Revs. Rockwell, Harmon Pottie, Ranney, Miles, Dr. Parker and Twitchel. The collections at all the services were liberal and a goodly sum was realized from the series of entertainments. Miss Lucy M, daughter of the late Peter Winston of Windsor, Conn., was married the past week to Mr. L. S. Johnson of Hartford, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside at 16 Warren street after December the 6th, 1801. The Hoosier Stars appeared Thursday and Friday evening of last week at the A. M. E. Zion church before a small but appreciative audience. The entertainment was pronounced by those in attendance as one of the best of the season. The next event of the season will be the second appearance of Mme. Azalia E. Hackley of Philadelphia, December 11th at Jewel Hall Y. M. C. A. Building, Mrs. Hackley will be supported by Mme Nellie Cary Reynolds of this city. Mr. G. A Young of Philadelphia is in the city stopping at the Morris House. Last Sunday was rally day at the Zion church, Rev. J. H. McMolland, pastor of North Russell street church of Boston, Mass., preached two excellent sermons in the morning and during the day. Five hundred dollars was raised; the Maryland tribe took the prize for raising the largest amount of money, $83 50; J. A. Curtis, captain. The congregation was rather small both morning and evening owing to the inclement weather. Professor Atkins of North Carolina who was present at the evening service made a few timely remarks. Little Arra McKinley Waugh the eighteen weeks old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Waugh of Squire street was taken away by an acute attack of croup Sunday, Movember the 24th. Mr. J. A. Curtis, missionary agent for the New England Conference returned to his nome Sunday after a two weeks' canvass in New Haven and surrounding towns. His next point will be at Waterbury Conn. The members of the Capitol City Band are making preparations for a grand entertainment at Home Guards Armory on Christmas night. SALOONS Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 $ \frac{4}{1} $ St. North west MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, N W. T.F Conroy & Co. Distillers' Agents & Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors. 1421 1421 P Street, Northwest. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINFS. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room u) stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALTY HOUS 909 7th St. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses.) Phone 1425. Thomas & Carlbert. Painters decorators and paperhangers. High class Work. Terms reasonable, Call or address 300 "Eye" STREET SOUTHEAST. THE WOMEN'S WORLD Address all communications for these columns to the Department Editor, Mrs. J. Silone-Yates President National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. The sweetest flower that blows, I give you as we part. For you it is a rose, For me it is my heart. should belong to at least two clubs and gives the following broad ganged reason "Young women should belong to the The fragrance it exhales When kissed by morning dew, Only in dying fails. Such is my love for you. Spare Moments. So much may be done during the spare moments of our time that I will endeavor briefly to state a few facts concerning the same. Those who would succeed along any line of business must learn the science of making every moment tell, for if we are prompt to improve even the shortest interval we will be astonished at the result. We should learn to utilize the smallest portion of time and not allow it to pass without yielding some fruit in the form of a good deed done or something learned which will be beneficial spiritually, morally and intellectually. Many examples of the benefits of utilizing spare moments are found in the history of our country and race. Some of the most learned and eminent men and women attribute their success to persistently employing the odds and ends of time. Stevenson taught himself arithmetic and measuration while working as an engineer during the night shifts and studied mechanics at home during spare moments thus preparing himself for his life-work—the invention of the passenger locomotive. Sir Walter Scott found time for self-improvement in every pursuit and turned even accident to account. Once while temporarily disabled by the kick of a horse he set his mind to work and in three days composed the first canto of "The Lay of the Last Minstrel,"—his first great work. Let us instead of idling our spare moments engage in some pursuit which will be eventually beneficial; even as the little grains of sand and drops of water go to make the land and ocean, so also the moments here and there of our time will result in hours, used advantageously. Let us at the portal of a new century determine to use our spare moments for the uplifting of fellow-travellers. For when the great Books are balanced, we will be faced with the enormous debit of minutes wasted and it will be seen that the length of that column will be commensurate with the shortness of the credit columns of work accomplished. We should be masters not servants of time. IRENE D. EVANS. Springfield, Ohio. One Mother's Union solves the problem of what to do with the little one while mother is at the club, by conducting a kindergarten during the meeting to which members are invited to bring their young children. The kindergart en is carried on in an adjoining room and has proven a great help to the mothers as well as to the children. To those who may doubt the benefit of club life to women, Mrs. Adlai Stevenson states that every young woman THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. should belong to at least two clubs and gives the following broad gauged reason "Young women should belong to the clubs because club life broadens a woman mentally and morally, widens her sympathies, improves her self-control, and develops her fine sense of justice. The women who are now most helpful in all organized effort are those who have derived most benefit from club life." Mrs. Lovell White, president of a California club, in speaking of the possibility of a color discussion at Los Angeles is credited with saying: "The admission of colored clubs to the state and general federation will bring greater evils to the federation than good to the black women, and it seems to me it would be expedient to dismiss the subject from club discussion."—And so the war goes merrily on "in divers tones." Conversation classes or clubs are both interesting and profitable to the members. If any of our readers have experience in conducting such classes, we shall be pleased to have them give expression to their methods for the public benefit through these columns. Kansas City principals, and perhaps they are not the only ones, are bewailing the fact that Biblical teachings are MRS. LUCY THURMAN prohibited in the schools; sighing because Young America is growing up to be bad, and because the Sunday-schools are not what they ought to be, and the children are ruling the parents, are irreverent, disrespectful, and so far as either teacher or parent is concerned, incorrigible. In all of which lamentation there is food for much reflection. Two wrongs do not make a right but dispatches to the effect that the reason for the disinclination of the French government to make public the reports of General Voyron, who commanded the French expeditionary force in China, is to be found in the fact that after the legations were removed, European women went through the best shops in Pekin, looting and pillaging loads of the most precious articles, brings forcibly to mind the many disagreeable things written of the looting said to have been done(?) by another race after the Galveston horror. Mothers cannot be too careful in seeing to it that the boy does not contract the "cigarette habit." A habit that blunts the sensibilities, and is destructive of nerve force. Every one admires a manly boy, but neither parent nor boy should mistake viciousness for manliness. The ideas are not at all synony- mous. Let us teach the children to love nature in all her varying moods, find beauty in a passing cloud, in a ruddy sunset, in short, to find in nature, "The meaning of man." Woman's sphere of activity is said to be like the snowball—the longer it rolls the bigger it grows. The appointment of women as members of the state forestry commission in several instances lately, opens a healthful field of industry for women in the preservation of forests and the improvement and increase of the park system of the country. Women are making a success as bank tellers in many of the banks of New York, Chicago and other cities, and are said "to do the work better, keep more regular hours, and to be more willing to work hard with trifles than men. As telephone operators, it is said that woman's voice, pitched higher t an man's, and her peculiar nervous organization which makes her more patient than man, enables the woman to give better service. Well, for most peculiarities there is a law of compensation if one can only find it. Mrs. Lucy Thurman reports a most successful National Convention of the W. C. T. U, at Fort Worth, Texas. Six colored delegates were present. The greatest harmony prevailed, and all, irrespective of color were alike treated with every courtesy of the occasion. Mrs. Thurman, who is rounding out twenty five years of work in the W. C. T. U, was presented with an exquisite bouquet, one yard in length, of white chrysanthemums, tied with the characteristic white ribbon of the organization. The holiday magazines, in all their wealth of color, illustration, sketch, etc., are with us again and increasing in number daily. Lippincott's among other good things has the fifth and last of the series of Ohio pastorials, "The Visiting of Mother Danbury," by our own Paul Dunbar, in his usual charm of manner, and ranks with the best of his short stories for the writing of which he has shown himself a master hand. "Best Books," by Edward Gosse is of special interest to the book lover as showing the aim and excuse for the existence of tabulated lists of "The Best Books." Mme. L. J. Bacote's recital at the Second Baptist church on Thanksgiving evening was financially and otherwise a great success. Mme. Bacote is from the Boston Conservatory of Music, and not only were the technique and fingering first class but she also showed herself to be an excellent accompanist, performing that service for each party who assisted in the recital. The "Sonata in E Minor" was rendered with faultless grace; and the last number, "Annie Laurie," with such pathos as to bring tears to the eyes of many. Notice to Agents, All agents who have not settled up their accounts for papers for October will please do so at once. Quite a number have not settled their September accounts and this notice is to warn such agents that no more papers will be sent them after this issue unless they are heard from. The Colored American can be had at all news stands, and persons desiring copies of the paper aan obtain them by asking the news dealer for them. If the dealer does not keep them, he can get them for you. tf, HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 5th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 811 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. The Woodson House first-class, newly furnished and decorated, unurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars. On half square from Pennsylvania Eepot. 467 Missouri Avenue. ENRY WOODSON, Proprie tor. FINE WINES OLD WHIRKEY AND BRANNDIES Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. PHILADELPHIA HOUSE. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, W. Washington, D. C. N. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. Board by the Day or Week. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Prop. HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen, Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. The Hotel Brunswick 235 Pa. Ave. and 220 B Street, n. w ON EUROPEAN PLAN. First class in Every Particular. J. G. VAN BRAKLE, Proprietor WASHINGTON, D. C. 4 A BRILLIANT BARRISTER (Concluded from page 1.) San in 1895, remaining there one year, returning to Virgntia in the summer of 1896 to visit his people. While in this section, he learned through a friend of the excellent inducements offered by the law department of Howard University to young men and thereupon concluded to complete his law studies there, thus saving the expense of a trip back to Michigan. He entered accordingly the law department of Howard University in the fall of 1896, making the senior class and graduated with the class of 1897. In the spring he went to Delaware where he taught school for one year. Returning to Washington in 1898, he took an examination for admission to the District bar in November of the same year, passed and was admitted to practice the 14 h of the following December. During the first year of his practice, he pursued the studies of the post graduate course in the law department at Howard University and graduated in the spring of 1899 with the degree of L, L. M. In February of 1899, he floated his shingle to the breeze at 609 F street, n w. in the Capital Savings Bank Building where he has remained every since. Here he began his work as a lawyer and his marvelous success has astonished his most intimate friends who knew his ability and wished him well. Mr King came to Washington a few years ago without friends, money or parental connection to recommend him, but through his honest, industrious efforts has won for himself a host of friends and has accumulated some property in the same time. He makes a specialty of the civil and equity practice, but has shown remarkable ability as a criminal lawyer also. The following are some of the more important criminal cases in which he has been engaged: U. S. vs. James Powell, U. S. vs. William Jackson, U. S. vs. Gertrude Johnson and the U. S. vs. Lettie Oliver In the first three cases the charge was murder, in the fourth, assault with intent to murder, in the last two, infanticide or the murder of an infant. Charles Bowen, Gertrude Johnson and Lettie Oliver were acquitted, and in neither of the cases was the death penalty inflicted, which is penalty prescribed by the law in such cases, if convicted as indicted. In the Charles Bowen case, the legal point of "Former Jeopardy" was raised and the defendant was dismissed without a jury being empaneled. In the Wallace case Mr. King did not appear in court being sick at the time of trial and R. A. Hughes, his devoted friend and colleague, conducted the case alone, Mr. King assisting in its preparation in the office. He has appeared in a number of smaller cases and while he has not al ways succeeded in securing an acquittal, still it has always been said that he handled his case with skill. Space will permit the writer to speak of only a few of his many civil cases in which he has won distinction, viz: Mary Wilson vs. The Athletic Club, an action of damages for the death of her husband; William A. Lucy vs. Laura Lucy, a suit for divorce; Sophia D. Marshall vs. P. B. Brooks, same being a suit for dower; L. Melendez King, Admrs. vs. U S. Electric Light Co. being an action for ten thousand dollars damages for the death of Thomas Hall, Jr. He won in all said cases and it is said his fee for professional services in certain of his cases has been very large, THE COLORED AMERICAN, W. HINGTON, D. In the Marshall case above referred to, considerable legal ability was displayed. The facts stated briefly are as follows: The complainant, Sophia D. was married to one Charles Marshall in the State of Virginia according to the slave custom of that state about 1856. About the time of the emancipation Charles deserted Sophia after having moved to this city. He procured license here and married another woman and lived with this last wife for about thirty years, during which time, he accumulated considerable real property and died in 1896 after having conveyed said property away. Mrs. Marshall no. one, who was at that time in the City of Chicago, came to Washington, retained Mr. King as counsel and filed her suit for dower. The defendant was represented by Hamilton and Colbert, able white lawyers. The claim was bitterly opposed, but Mr. King won. It was said by able lawyers that Mr. King's argument in this case was one of the most skillful ever made in our courts. In the Lucy case he distinguished himself as a divorce lawyer. The case was this: Dr William A, Lucy through lawyer Tracy L Jeffords, ex-assistant District Attorney filed a suit for divorce against his wife Laura Lucy, Mrs. Lucy retained Mr. King as counsel and filed a cross bill and after a long flight the case was decided in Mrs. Lucy's favor. Mr. King is well liked around the conrts by all from the judges down, certain of the judges being his personal friends. In fact, he possesses that tact which wins for him lasting friends whereever he goes. He is not what would be termed a fluent speaker, but an earnest forceful one, and when worked up over his cases grows eloquent. He is a member of the Berean Baptist Church where he worships regularly. He has never taken an active part in politics, although he has been often requested so to do, but believes that it is to his best interest to stick close to his practice. The subject of this sketch while still unmarried is very fond of the company of young ladies and is very much admired by them. Mr. King has a well-equipped office with everything that is needed for business, such as typewriting machines, etc. He keeps a clerk also and his library is valued at $600.00 His name was favorably mentioned for appointment as one of the Justices of the Peace under the new code, but the law provides that appointees must have practiced law for five years which rendered him ineligible for appointment at present because he has not practiced the required time. Notice to Agents. All agents who have not settled up their accounts for papers for October will please do so at once. Quite a number have not settled their September accounts and this notice is to warn such agents that no more papers will be sent them after this issue unless they are heard from. A Good Collector: WANTED, The Colored American desires to employ a young or middle aged man to collect subscription and advertising bills. For a man who wants steady employment and who really wants to work, this is a good and permanent position. None but experienced men and those who are anxious to work need make application. Call or address The Colored American, Washington.D.C. A CYCLONE of BEAUTY in Color. A CYCLONE of BEAUTY in Color. This is a Weak Description of the many Pictorial Beauties of the Holiday Number of... Holiday Number of BROADWAY MAGAZINE is the most unique, beautiful and altogether satisfying publication on the news-stands. Ten artists, 13 photographers, 5 fictionists and 16 writers of general articles are represented in the pages of one number. More square inches of beautiful half-tones than in any other publication in the world. Just a few of the features are: Tales From Headquarters—"The Sparkle of a Ring." Scandals of Society—No. 3, The Broker, His Wife and His Employer. (Illustrated.) The Girl in the Pink Pajamas—New York's Latest New Portraits of Maude Adams, Anna Held and Mrs. Fiske. Sixteen Pages of Pretty Women. (In Color). Parls Models of Flesh and Blood. (With special illustrations by the author, George Granby). New York's Rapid Transit Tunnel. (With photographs taken especially for BROADWAY MAGAZINE by Pierre Pullis, official photographer for the Sudbury Construction Co.) An Aftermath—being some new facts a year. All news stands, Broadway Magazine Co., 28 Etm St., New York. SPECIAL OFFER.—Send 25 cents for trial subscription for three months, and we will send you a beautiful picture of an actress, FREE. For $1.00 we will send you Broadway Magazine for a year, and will send you, FREE, a handsome present—a suitable gift for Xmas. FOR SALE BY EVERY LIVE NEWSDEALER IN THIS CITY. SENT FREE TO ANY MAN. AVERY GENEROUS OFFER. I will gladly send FREE OF CHARGE, 100 extra strong NERVOUS DEBILITY PILLS, that are Positively Guaranteed to CURE any WEAK MAN. They will give you a "New Lease of Life." WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD for all Nervous, Stomach, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Bladder and Rheumatic Troubles. Mention this paper and send me a self-addressed stamped envelope and you will receive the 100 Pills by return mail FREE OF CHARGE. Nothing will be sent you by express or C.O.D., and no fraudulent scheme of any description will be sprung upon you. Do exactly as promised. I use every man SUARE. I cannot any business in such manner. It gives perfect satisfaction to all my customers. If you ever come to Avon, N.Y., by all means call at my office and I will take the greatest of pleasure in showing you Thousands and Thousands of the strongest kind of unsolicited testimonials received from happy and well satisfied patients. Considering the large amount of business done by me every year, I guarantee that I can show Stronger Testimonials and MORE OF THEM than any other person or firm in the Medical Business to-day. Talk is cheap, but I have the Testimonials to prove the truths of my statements. I particularly request that every reader of this paper will give me an opportunity to send them 100 Pills at my expense, in order that I may convince them, beyond all possibility of a doubt, that there is "ONE HONEST MAN" in the Medicine Business who has a remedy that will do you more good than any other medicine you EVER used. And to those who have been humbugged and swindled and who have lost all confidence in mankind, I particularly request that they, too, answer this advertisement and see for themselves that at last they have found a remedy Which is to them the "Fountain of Youth" or the "Elixir of Life," and if after giving my medicine a thorough trial you should find that it would not do more than I have claimed for it here, I particularly request that you publish me in this paper as a FRAUD AND HUMBUG; but, on the other hand, if my Pills give you perfect satisfaction, as I know they certainly will, I should be only too happy to have you tell all your friends what the Pills did for you. These Pills are unlike any other pills, and they never physic the patient or injure him in any way, shape or manner, something that you cannot say of the medicines put out by other firms to cure Nervous Debtity. No doubt you have received Free Samples of medicine from other firms, which was so powerful, that had they been used continuously for three months, no doubt but what they would have killed you. These Pills are a food for nerves and not a stimulant for the time being. These Pills have saved the lives of thousands of sufferers, who, but for their timely use, would have been in their oranges to-day. This offer holds good for 30 days only from date of this paper. Answer at once and show this notice to EVERY ONE of your GENTLEMEN FRIENDS and get all of them to also send for the 100 Pills, which I will be only too glad to send them by return mail, Free of Charge. When writing for the Pills, please be kind enough to send me the names and addresses, on a separate sheet of paper from your letter, of every lady or gentleman whom you understand has Consumption or Lung Trouble, and I will send them something that may save their life. Address at once. Every reader of this paper should answer this at oncer-Editor. Colored American. Gertrude Gustafson Box 306 WATCH THE Broadway Magazine American photographers.) of Broadway Magazine. Ten cents a copy, $1.00 Magazine Co., 28 Elm St., New York. Total subscription for three months, and we will send or $1.00 we will send you Broadway Magazine for a sent—a suitable gift for Xmas. NEWSDEALER IN THIS CITY. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach 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 mutilated person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. $\textcircled{1}$ It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin re-maining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it falls 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. MainTelephone 1768 Established 1873 S. H. Hines & CO UNDERTAKERS, EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1315 14th St. n w. Washington, D. C $1 CARVERS Guranteed Money Back if you want it. Genuine stag handles. JOHN B. ESPEY. Hardware 1010 Pa ave Notice to Agent All agents who have not remitted for the October papers will please do so at once. A CRANE AND CO, 122 west Broad St RICHMOND, VA ——_ —epscONAL AND OTHERWISE pow. Life is too sacrt. Every man should shun liquor ginking a3 he would taking arsenic, The sad consequence of defection im fr zeiple is corruption in practice.— jickens. a temper is its own scourge. Few things are bitterer than to feel bitter. A man’s venom poisons himself more tan bis victim. the following is a literal transcript yasign on a Pennsylvania village ore: “Tea and Taters, Sugar and shingles, Brick-dust and Lasses, whis- ie, Tar and other Drugs.” The keel of the ship lies concealed, ye it is indispensable to her progress wi safety; so virtue does not always spear upon the surface, yet true man- tood is unknown without it, One of the stations of the railway which Is to be built from the Red Sea to the top of Mount Sinai will be ox fhe spot where it is supposed Moses sood when he received the two tables of the law. The age of whales is ascertained by fe and number of laminae of the whalebone, which increases yearly ges of three hundred and four hun wed years have been assigned t yhales from these indications. In consequence of a telephone wir tlling upon the overland wires of th greet tramways at Zurich, Switzerland te central station of the telephoni ervice, which has five thousand sub eribers, caught fire and was complete ly destroyed. The hard tack of to-day is a gooK teal better than the hard tack of th txties which the soldiers broke thei teth on, The crackers are smaller iter, and more digestible, and the, tatnot be used as plates. Among the Siamese the curious cus tom obtains of reversing the elbow joint of the left arm as a sign of su prority, The children of both sexe we tralned to reverse their elbow i ttis painful position at an early age, | a parents are persons of hig rades, The curfew law obtains im Seoul! Korea, but it Is made applicable to me oly, When the huge bronze bell ¢ » cly proclaims the hour of sunse _ the time for closing the gates ev = man is obliged to retire to hi — under pain of flogging; but th = are allowed to go about at a “Ee abandonment of the post office a “askaskia, Ill., for want of patronag =8 0 mind the fact that this fe th nag ve n in the State, having bee aie by La Salle in 1682—the sam : ‘a which Penn founded Philade “a It has remained distinctivel se to this day, and the moder mrement seems to have avoided it, oh cost of constructing the Sue oe amounted to nearly $100/000,001 er one-third of this sum being cor feed the Khedive. Twenty-fiv ie ut ace were employed on th prea io od and water were tran: tia regiment of 1,600 came! iia over $1,500 per day. Oy lgp .) ere commenced on April 2 Inogkt the great undertaking we = . “o a successful finish in 186! atone? from Illinois, New Yor! ta” oe the army as letter wr eon 4n official of the Post Offic the ee and they come about | oe hamed so far as number « Mion ous is concerned. Jud; Rarters ‘he stack of letters at hea Reating ne he various regiments re} kopig |, Use three States, all tt red = home are writing to the stu camp at least once a day pa Advertize in The Colored American THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTOR, D. 6." ———————————_——SSSS=___—_————————————— LATE LOCALS. | | -pwesemaxine ica Repreeentatives trom a number of organ‘zations wilt appear in the ora- torio December the (wentieth. The handsome cards apnouncing the oratorlo are all over the city. Have you seen on ? December the twentieth, 1s the date. Keep the cards up until sfter De- cember the twentieth, then cut out the phcto. The cratorio! The oratorio! The oratoric ! Miss E.sie Brown tas just returned from atrip to Maryland, where she accompanied Mr, and Mrs Wm. Price. who were married Tuesday last to their future home. Miss Brown is a devoted friend of the bride formerly krown in the person of Miss Irene Payne cf this city, and was maid of honcr on the eve of the marriage, Rev. S‘mon P. W. Drew, pastor St Paul Baptiet church of Boston, Mass. . is msking a eupreme effort to liquidate the debt of hise urch. It was organ- ized in 1802 and is ore of the largest Baptist churches in New England. Among the contributions sent to *him from white f) isnds was a gift from Mre. Theodore Roosevelt, The leading colored men of Atlanta, Ga, have prepared a memorisl to the legislature of Georgia protesting againet he parsing of the proposed Amend- ment touching the distribution of the school fand, The memorial is a cleat presentation of the facts in the care and eloquently pretest against Georgia’s taking astep backward, OBITUARY, Oa Monday Nevembcr 25:h, 1901. Ignatius: Fletcher, aged 69 at bis late residence 1120 South Carolina ave. s.e father of James H. Fletcher, Ber jamin F. Fletcher, I. B Fletcher and M. F. Fletcher. Funeral took place Friday November 20:‘hat 9 a m, from 8&t. Cypriars church. ——————___ It Leads Them -All, The Hotel Dale, Atlantic City N. J,. the largest and moat complete and most elegantly furnished hotel ir the United States for the accommodation of col- ored people. The proprietor, Mr. E. W. Dale, on account of not being ab‘e to give the mansgement his persoral at- tention, would be glad to consider a proposition from some experienced hotel manager for the purchase of this hotel. It willbe a paying investment to the right parties, Address E. W. ale, ¢ Boise 2 Look Fovr....... 733 7TH STREET, N W, Bet. G & H Sts, pl hen you want Shoes. We . aretheexclusive agents i for the Famous CYGOLF SHOES for Men, Price $3.50. The Only Colored Shoe Store in the City Conducted by Colored Men. Second Baptist Lyceum, 8rd Streei, between H andl sts. n. w, A FREE FORUM Meets every Sunday at 8:15 p. m. Lrvs Torres, ABLE SPeaKERs, Goop Music. The pubhe cordially invited. Seats Free R,. W. THOMPSON, President. REV, W. BISHOPJOHNSON, Pasto DRESSMAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Paertec. lion Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1813 Madison street, northwest, AMlorning class from 9a.m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5p. m. daily. Evenings tron 7.80 to 10 o’clock. Mondays, oer and res fe dress. makers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. 4% WaNTED—To learn the wondertul De Lam Orion French Perfect!on Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder, Successful dressms king requires as much earnest progressive study as success jul work in any of the professions, No detai! is too small to be lookedafte . We teach you to make dresses with or without seam an¢é guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Popila can enter at any time DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accid=nt would be a very good thing to have around, if uuly for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKBR, General Agent, . For District of Columbia and Virginia. | Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Beilding, Cor. oth and F Sts. Washington, D. C Help Wanted. ne NR HE Wanted an active, intelligent young man to col- lect for a reliable business firm. Good place for the right man. Address C, care this office. a Do you want work? Do you want a job? If ao, advertise in these columns. Anactive, energetic young man who has some experience as collector and who can ride a bicycle, can find employment at this office if he desires to work. ence en nn nn Seer tn Wanted Rooms. Ifyou have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. FOR RENT—A Large Room, Furnished or Un- furnished, with or withont Board, With Gas and Beatie aS eet Nd FOR RENT—One furnished room on SpruceSt. Le Droit Park for Sentleman Reasonable. Just the thiag for student, clerk or professional man Address w. Care Colored American. 459 C street northwest. tf. SO a ee FOR RENT.—Front and rear Farlors suitable for phvsician, folding doors, bed-room and office. ‘Board }f desired. Bed room furnished Eleventh ‘street. north of R street, nw | References ex” changed. Address B. L., care of Colored Ameri- can. a ——— $$ ROOMS FOR RENT; Furnis¢d room with all mordern improvement. Meals served f wanted Convenient t@ two car lines, 2104 Word Place northwest a ROOMS FOR RENT—A41) modern improve ments: Gentleman preferred. 1406 15st St-, N. W. ee eer ‘Wawrep—Persons having rooms to rent to fami- lies; to young men or to young women, can get ten- ants by advertising in this column. —_—_——— FOR RENT—Good sited furnished room, nice location convenient ito cars, Gentleman only. 1228 25th ‘Street, Vorthwest- 0e EE Wanted a Partner. Wanted a partner for a business already estab- lished and paying well. Must have some cash and be able to take a position on salary. Address C, care this office. (Confidential). OOOO : Agents Wanted, Active agents are wanted in every city and to in the United States for The Colored Americe the greatest and newsiest colored newspaper pud lished. Write for terms. Address The Colored American 459 C street, o. w. Washinton. D.C. —_——— ‘Wantep—A Business Partner. A man with $500 or more will find a good opportunity for a business investment. The business is well established and he right man will be given employment in a re- sponsible place. For particulars, address, ‘Busi- ness,” care of this office. = i Ec Ce E. DORSEY and Christine Dorsey. Typ® ) writing, Copying and Stenographi* work sat istactorily performed at reasonable rates by th? Misses Dorsey. now *t 946 E- St., S. W., former- ly of the Le Droit Building, where they will be pleased to see their patrons and friends. ‘Phone, Main 2418-4* WANTED to buy cancelled postage stamps, eto. Write Post Office Box 162 $ Enclose a 2c stamp for reply, and we send par culars telling how you can make from $75 to $150 per month, and also be pressnted with a fine Geld Watch, Address SCOTT REMEDY CO.uw Box 570, Louisville, © W: M. DRURY’S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St. corner L. N. W. W as hington, . 8 D. O, § ee a ee ee ee Your furniture, but we will peer ron meney on it at reasonable rates end make tne pay- ments to suit your convenience Our em- ployees arc always awake a d ready to act promptly apon yourepplication- Call to see as and be convirced. EVANS & Ut. 707, G atreet, n- w TERMS REASONABLE SSS ss LOLTIE FE. WILSON, . * “S Fine Jrt Studio, 806 MST. N. W. Pas‘el and Oil Paitntings—! ess ns in bree Hand “rawing and Painting —Portra't Work in Mipia‘ure ad Lite 8\zes a Specialty, HARRY G@ LENZ AO#) GI3SAT LENZ & LOSSAU. Su cess ote oo CHARLES FISCHER epprmitiatia - c J B (Ss) Es an A : ae vy SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elestic How siery. Abdominal Supprrters Rebber Gooda ot Eyery D-scription. 628 SEVENTH St NeRTWEST, Opposite Patent OMce WASHINGION.. - _D. C. C ompetent Ledy Atte ndrnt. Dr. Leatherman. Washingtow’s Leading Spectalist; 28 years of unparalleled saccess; Graduate of 3 medical colleges; Autherized by District Gov, to treat, Blood Diseases, Hydrocele, Skin Deceases wo Variocele, Nervous Viseases, (| Stricture, Kidney Diseases, Gonorrhvea, Stomach Diseases, Syphilis, Bladder Diseases, Scrofula, Female Diseases, Epilepsy, Private Deseases, Rheumatism. Sexual Debility, Dyspepsia, Seminal Weakness, Catarrh. Night Loses, Ulcers: CHAKGES LOW- MEDICINES FURNISHED, Consul:a‘ion F ee, Hours 9to12,2to5, also on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenirgs, 7 to 8. 602 F Sireet. Northwest : (Closed Sunday) TALK == SS * But the proof of the pudding * is the tasting of it. Why do > we advertise to give SAMPLES = free for comparison ? * BECAUSE.......+6 * We defy any Tailor to give * better, if as good, value for the * game money. We Give QUALIIY, MAKE, ayp FIT. “With Written Guarantee, ” TRY ONE OF CUR... 3 Suits = Overcoats. ssesssee MADE TO YOUR M&ASURE, Sit. Onur finer grade, $15. $20, $25. are classed with the finest. Some charge double’ We Carry the largest Stock in the City. | $.Goldheim & Sons, '4203 & 405 7th St, \ Branch Stere: 1006 7th St., N. W. a aa MME. HACKLEY TO APPEAR. Rally Day at Zion a Grand Financial Success—$500 Raised—Talcott Congregational Church Celebrates its Seventy-fifth Anniversary with a series of Entertainments—Union Baptist Church Bazaar in Progress this Week—Hartford Personals. Hartford, Conn., Special:--The annual Bazaar and Concert of the Union Baptist Church of Wooster Street began Tuesday evening. November twenty-sixth and continued for three consecutive evenings. This entertainment was given under the auspices of"The King's Daughters and Sons of the Union Baptist Church." A well arranged program was rendered each evening from the best local talent obtainable. The wife of Rev. Walter Gay is improving. She has been in poor health for some time. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson whose hands and face was severely burned a few weeks ago by carbolic acid is getting along nicely. The new club under formation by the A. MRS. E. AZALIA HACKLEY Worthy Master, Frank Thomas of the U. O. T. R. will soon be ready for or organization as a branch of the abovenamed order. A representative body of Charter Oak Fountain, No. 632 of the U. O. T. R., attended an entertainment given by the Silver City Fountain No. 1632, of Meriden, Conn., Monday evening, the twenty.fifth instont Mrs. H.W. Smith, of Albany Ave, who gave birth to a baby boy a few days ago is not improving as might be expected, her doctor was resummoned but states no appalling conditions. Mr. Harvey Brown, of Martin Street, who seems to have a few pet questions that he argues with all who take a different stand from that of his own, met some acquaintances of his on Winds Street last week and began to argue on the subject: "That Ninevah was Overthrown." He was unable to get his opponents to agree with him so called one of them a blockhead and the result was that he was then and there overthrown and almost demolished. He was very roughly treated, his assailants arrested and the case is now before Judge Bill of the police court. The Hartford Times' version of the matter is, that. 'Ninevah was overthrown." ONE OF THE FINEST. Ansonia's Pioneer of Afro-American Policeman-An Active Worker along all Lines of Activity. Ansonia, Conn., Special: Officer Charles H. Tatten was born in Hartford, Conn., in 1845. His father died when Charles was quite young leaving a large family, he being the oldest son THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. G. the responsibility rested upon his shoulders, which burden he manfully accepted. At the age of 18 years, he enlisted in the Twenty-ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers and was attached to the Ninth Corps. He was mustered in the United States service in March 1863, and first faced the enemy on Aug. 24th, 1863. On Aug. 24th, 1863, he was attached to the 10th Corps to hold important positions. He was wounded at Kell house, Va., on October twenty-seventh, 1864. He first served as corporal of his company after which he was promoted to sergeant; April 80th, 1864, and was again promoted as 1st Sergeant July 6th, 1864. As a soldier, Mr. Tatten was highly honored by all his superior officers and comrades of his company. He was mustered out October twenty-fourth, 1865 and was discharged at Hartford on November twenty-fifth. He was commissioned as adjutant of the 5th Battalion of the State of Conn., Dec. twentieth, 1867, his commission being signed by David Torrence, Sec'y of State and Charles B. B. Andrews, General. He held the first position from 1879 until 1882, he was again commissioned as adjutant of the same battalion in 1882, and held the position until the battalion went out of existence in the Winter of 1890. After the war, Mr. Tatten, resumed his trade as painter. He set up business for himself in 1895. Mr. Tatten arrived in Ansonia, Conn., just eleven years last May and immediately began working for Mr. Crook, the leading painter at that time. Mr. Tatten was selected by Mr. Crook as his most trusty workman and was placed as foreman of Mr. Cook's gang. As a painter Mr. Tatten stands among the first and has gained a noticeable reputation. Previous to coming to Ansonia he worked in the Camden paint factory in Springfield, Mass. He is also a first class carpenter and plumber. Mr. Tatten is also a member of the G. A. R. and has held different offices in the organization numerous times. He has also been on the regular police force since 1894, and is the only colored police that has ever been on the regular force in Ansonia. He is also President of the State Summer League, which was organized Aug 24, '94. The main object of the League is for rights and justice to the Negro,—and for their rights we are positively sure Mr. Tatten will sue, for his whole soul is for the advancement of the Negro race. He is respected by all classes of people both white and colored and is the most influential colored man in our city and while Mr. Tauten has raised himself up in the face of many difficulties and has attained the position which he now occupies. We hope to see more of our young men instead of spending their evenings in idly boistering around wake up and try to be somebody, and let our object be onward and upward and instead of being disgraces to our race let us be an honor Miss Bessie Edmonds, who has been very sick for the past three weeks, is very much improved and all are in hopes of seeing her around again soon. Mrs. Rachel Lane of Wooster Street, is quite sick. Mr. Charles W. Tinney is among us again. Owing to the heavy rain storm Sunday the attendance at the churches was very small. Mr. Washington Jones, who has also been quite sick is improving. The Young Men's Social Club intends to give a concert and social, the second week in December Mrs. Lillte C Smith, wife Rev. W. J Smith and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Watts is visiting her parents of 692 Main Street. The Colored American can be obtained from the agent Rev. B. I. Watts, 694 South Main Street. 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. MRS. DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from the University of Munich, Bavaria; treats successfully womens complaints and irregularities; privatesanita rium for ladies before and during confine ment. Office hours from 8 to 9 p.m. Stewart Bldg, corner 6th and D Sts , N. W. Washington, D. C. MRS. D. T. GIBBONS WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFECTIONER. 523 41 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All Year Round. --- Thomas Carter's 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. The LOUIS ROTHCHILDS CO'S. Silver Creek Pure Rye, Sold by JACK RYAN and all other rst class establishments, WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or only hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp and prevents the hair from getting cut, breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the • Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. We have more than we need. We will make loans to everybody without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos Organs, Etc., Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees without indorser. 602 F St., N. W. Cor. 6TH St., Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Loans of $10 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS, HORSES, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on th. Building and Loan Association plan, which takes the cost of carrying loans much less that you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Sales insides Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, &c. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno, R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, HenryE. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford, Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 12 M. TELEPHONE WEST 33-D 1 TO 5 P. M. Dr. C. Clifford Fry, EURGEON DENTIST. I407 23th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. MASONIC This is the month when our grand and subordinate lodges will elect officers. It behooves us to consider well the vote cast, lest in so doing we not only retard the progress of the lodge of which we are a member but reflect upon all of the lodges. In our grand march to a higher and grander civilization. We must move company front, and if this be so the interest of each should be the concern of all. We have visited all of the lodges during the year just ending and can say that all have good material, good workmen for the building, what is required, is that we put our best to the front. Let us not be governed by personal feelings. Vote only for the best interest of the lodge, though in so doing we vote against our nearest and dearest friend. I believe in rotation in office, all things being equal, yet as Masons we are workers as the bees and the lodge is our bee hive. When we find a drone there is but one thing to do and that is to get rid of him and place in his stead a worker. Let us look forward to the year 1902 as being the most successful in the history of the craft and having elected the best men we have to the several offices, let us pledge ourselves that we will give them our loyal support without which they can't succeed. Let us demonstrate to the world the truth of the assertion that by your merit and your merit on you may expect to gain our favors. Jonathan Davis Consistory, 32 degrees, A M. Scottish Rite Masons was convened in continued session at 12 m. Thursday, November 28th at Masonic Temple, 5th and Virginia ave. s. e. Ill. Robert L. Pendleton, 33 degrees, presiding, who in a few complimentary remarks thanked the members of the Consistory for the support given him as the Commander-in-Chief during the past year. He spoke of his efforts and the success which attended him in infusing new life in Scottish Rite Masonry and pledge himself to give his individual support to his successor in office and stated the object of the meeting to be the election of officers which resulted as follows: No successor to Ill. Robert L. Pendleton, 33 degress; Ill. Paul R. Steward, 32 degrees, First Lieutenant Commander; Paul H. Bray, 32 degrees, Second Lieutenant Commander; Ills. John P. Turner, 33 degrees, Grand Minister of State, Ill. W. H. Bruce, 33 degrees, Grand Chancellor; Ill. J. B. Penn, 33 degrees, Grand Hospitalor; Ill. Walter J. Abrams, 32 degrees, Grand Recorder and Keeper of the Scales and Archives; Ill. H. M. Armstead, 32 degress. Grand Treasurer, Ills. J. W. Freeman, 33 degrees and W. H. Bruce acting as tellers. Ill. W. H. J. Malvin, 33 degrees, Deputy of the Valley was present and made some excellent remarks as to the work of the Rite. The entire craft seems interested in the election of Eureka Lodge. Come out brethren and we will show you how we do it this year. This is not wind. Past Deputy Grand Master James L. Johnson is still on the improve. Maydivine providence hasten his recovery for we are ready to place him in the harness. Mrs Eva Craig at 103 F street, n. w is confined to the house very sick Dr. Warfield is attending her. Mrs. Craig is a member of Electa Chapter, her husband Master of Datcher Lodge and her father is a member of Eureka Lodge. Go and visit her. While we appreciate the honors that have recently come to Brother W. A. Warfield, yet we much regret to lose his presence among us in our lodges chapters and commanderies. Well it is said that the first impression is lasting and Brother Warfield is having it appear that unlike other married men he does not leave home at nights. The Companion knows so well what is meant by a boomerang as Companion Lewis H, Wayne who as Right Eminent Grand Commander used to very affectiveiy the proxy vote to carry out his wishes and which was used so very effectively to defeat his election as Grand High Priest. In reply to a query from a Past Master of Felix Lodge, I will say that Grand Master Robert H Terrell is not a candidate for reelection having served the craft for three years, he feels that he deserves rest from his labors as Grand Master that he might devote more time to shaping legislation for he advancement of Masonry. 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 H. 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 introduction 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 reputation of succeeding in whatever the 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 Hor George H. White, 609 F St. n. w., Washington, D. C. AGENTS WANTED To sell "Harriet Tubman, The Hercine 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 ones. THE PALACE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington ten. D. C. FEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Reperatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. GEO H. SAFFORD, Secretary. THE NATIONAL COLORED Bureau 459 C St., N. W. Washington, - D. C. 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Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lun cheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 63 James St. Telephone 1840 D. A RACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston Mass. a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $150 address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA ZINE Dept A < Park Square Boston Mass MOTHERS BREAD COVETS MOTHERS BREAD COVETS CORBY'S "MOTHER'S BREAD. It is easily the best bread in the world. It is sane and wholesome and is the greatest strength food you can eat. Mothers Bread is sold by a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. 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The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publ ishing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. One year - - $2.00 Six months - - 1.10 Three months - - .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING BATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. A. letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1901. LEADERS BORN, NOT MADE. Leadership involves more than the ability to gain the plaudits of the multitude. True leadership presupposes an intimate knowledge of the people who accept and adopt it. Like poets, leaders are born, not made. Every man who receives proinent official recognition at the hands of the powers that be becomes a leader to some extent. This is more conspicuously so in weak races than otherwise. Hence many a first rate lieutenant is made to don the uniform of a general and even to occupy the station of such officer, but his command is never a success, for the reason that he is not a born leader, but made to order. True leaders are men of high character, of wide experience, and of extraordinary familiarity with the necessities of the people and the country in which they live. They must not be the creatures of policies, but rather their creator; they must not be swayed from the line of duty by public sentiment, but by their wise agitation and sturdy resistance of wrongs, create favorable public opinion in favor of the cause they represent. The country has produced a rich harvest of great men as greatness is now estimated. The standard is not love for, and service to, humanity, but it is reconed upon a materialistic basis. Men like Garrison, Sumner. Phillips and Douglass who faced obloquy and scorn for the sake of God-given principles are back numbers. And yet there is but the one road to true true greatness, true leadership. The latter day leaders have striven in vain for the last quarter of a century to find some other way. Hence the Chief Executive resumes where his predecessors left off in 1877, in the matter of courtesy to representative Negroes. 'The legislative leaders had become so oblivious of manhood rights and so absorbingly interested in the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tariff, reciprocity inter state commerce, expansion of territory and other material things that the enemy had about nullified the effects of the legislation resulting from Civil War It now seems that the great awakening has come, after the horse has been stolen, to be sure The following is the lock with which the 57th Congress would secure the empty stable: By Mr. Moody of Massachusetts "Resolved, That the Speaker shall appoint a select committee of eleven members, who shall inquire and have leave to report, by bill or otherwise at any time, whether at the election of the state of Louisiana, wherein the members of the House of Representatives from said state were chosen, the right of any of the male inhabitant of said state being twenty-one years of age and citizens of the United States to vote at said election was by the constitution and laws of said state denied or in any way abridged contrary to the Constitution of the United States or the articles in addition thereto and amendment thereof; whether if the right of any person to vote was denied or abridged as aforesaid the members from said state chosen at said election are entitled to membership in this House, and whether it is expedient that Congress should enact appropriate legislation to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth and fifteenth articles in addition to and amendment of the Constitution of the United States." Had men like B. K Bruce been permitted to remain the Senate, and Langston and White in the House, they would have saved the country from the dilemma of having either to sanction the nullification of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution in certain sections of the country by recognizing an illegal proportion of representation, thereby in effect legalizing the disfranchisement of the Negro voter under certain conditions. An ideal leader is a man who is independent of appoitive office and therefore untrammeled, such as was Frederick Douglass. Booker T. Washington, although trammeled by local environment, has reached the level of true leadership such as can now be utilized for our good. But the leader that is woefully needed is one who can take up the cudgel of agitation and push the battle to the gates, to the end that such outrages as the following might be fully investigated and rectified: DRIVING OUT COLORED SETTLERS Guthrie, O. T, Nov 21—Notwithstanding the announcement of United States Attorney Horace Speed that he will have canceled the homestead entry of every man who makes an attempt to eject a colored homesteader from his claim, complaints of such actions against colored men are filed daily with the United States marshal asking protection for Negroes who drew claims in the recent government land lottery. More than 100 colored homesteaders have been driven out of that county. --- 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 TENDENCY OF THE PRESS A newspaper to be influential and powerful must be truthful and independent. The day of the "organ" has passed. The day of the editor of small cali er who publish papers to serve their personal aims or as a defense for their own conduct, is past forever. The truly great newspaper is one that gives all of the news, without partiality and with only regard for truth and decency The 20th Century has no Horace Greelys nor Danas The master mind of the great newspapers of today is a combination of the minds. The colored press, while having made rapid progress in the past twenty years, is weak to a great extent because of its biggoted tendencies. The denominational papers are narrow, the political papers are partisan and, with few exceptions, the general newspapers edited by Negroes are biggotted to an aggravating degree. The colored newspapers which print all of the news, which are conducted on strictly business lines and which are keeping step to the music of progress can be counted on the digits. In the other ninety five per cent of them the ego of the editor is plainly and painfully visible. Subscribers knowing themselves to be delinquent should not wait to be dunned. BOSTON BUSINESS MEN. The Colored Men's Business Association of Boston, Mass. will give its first annual dinner in honor of Prof. Booker T. Washington at the American House, December 9th. The reception will take place at 7 o'clock and the dinner will begin at 7 30. It will be remembered that the National Business League was organized in Boston two years ago and Mr. Washington was made it's president. It is fitting that the active men of the race in Boston honor him as they have. Mr. J. R. Hamm is president and Mr. W. H. Moss, secretary. All honor to Rooker T. Washington on the greatest leader the race has produced The Washington Bee says that race leadership is a failure. And so the Thomas Nelson Page article in the Journal's symposium on the Negro struck the Washington Post's most popular chord. Slavery was a blessing for the slave, and the slave holders are the colored people's friends! Bah!! A well known young white woman in Laurence, S. C., was assaulted recently by two young men supposed to be Negroes. They were chased and one escaped, but the other was shot and when picked up it was discovered that he was a prominent young white man disguised as a Negro. A public man's conduct is subject to the criticisms of every one and the truly great man is the man, who knowing the right does it as the Lord gives him power to see it. The weak man is steered in many directions by the advice, in many cases, of his fool friends. It may be true and yet prove nothing that 90 per cent of the property owned by colored people is owned by ex slaves or their children. Slavery was abolished only 36 years ago. Few men of any race accumulate much property before they are 35. The assessed value of property owned by the colored people of Georgia is sixteen and one half million dollars, of which one and a half millions were acquired the past year. This does not look like the colored people had ceased to buy real estate. The great primal need of the colored people in every community is to have captains of industry and business. who shall lead their people along the lines of industry, home getting and the undertaking of small business enter prises. No colored man need feel slighted because none of his race are in the jury box in the Bonine trial. It is good to be left out of some things. Industry and business breed independence, build up credit, develop self-reliance and give symmetry and strength to character. We hope that President Roosevelt is not going to give one colored man a dinner and all the offices to white men THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG Our agents frequently complain to us that in canvassing, people complain of the price of The Colored American and of other colored newspapers and remind them of the fact that the weekly edition of the white papers can be had for a dollar a year. This is true. These blanket editions of white newspapers that tell of the crimes of the Negro and abuse them in every way can be had for the price named, but just how any intelligent head of a family would think of admitting such a sheet into his home is beyond the writer's ken. There are a large number of first class colored newspapers and many of them are worth more than the subscription price charged. These papers are making a fight for the race. They contain the news and show up the best side of Negro life. Every edition of these papers reflects the doings, progress and achievements of the race. It the agent could only make this point clear they could at least convince the intelligent of the race the superior advantage of having at least one first class Negro newspaper in the house. The Blue Grass Bugle published at Frrnkfort, Ky. is entitled to a seat on the band wagon. Sometime last year when The Colored American brought out a portrait and sketch of Vice President Roosevelt and named him for the standard bearer for 1904 the Bugle made the following pertinent comment: "The Colored American gives a strong editorial in last week's issue in favor of making Vice President Rocsevelt the candidate of the Republ.can party for President in 1984. In this opinion we heartily concur, Col. Roosevelt would make an invincible candidate, having in him many elements of strength, greatness and statesmanship." The editor of The Bugle, if he wants anything, needs only fill out his application and send it to the editor of The Colored American. It is up to you now Editor Monroe. Atlanta Foot Ball Team Atlanta University closed her football season by defeating Chaffin University of South Carolina by a score of 10-0. Atlanta has not allowed any team to score upon her this season. Chaffin deeated Clark University in Atlanta, Ga., by a score of 16 to 5. but Chaffin's big line crumbled before Atlanta. The 'Brownies' pleasure meeting last Saturday was in charge of Mrs. Waller and Mrs. Tatem at the former's residence 1411 Corcoran street. There were three entrants: Misses Alexzine Montague Nina Pinchback and Mrs. William Terfell. The latter was present and was initiated amid much laughter and fun. pk. CHILDS IN QUAKER CITY, erry Marriage Beils—Among the Schools aad Churches. Ph ladelphia, Far,Opecint.— 8 mo sn". qrivity B sptist Church which has late ly been puut, had its first organ recits ast week. Tne pew organ is indee paatiful and five of onrcity cbolrs ha each an evening to entertain the cor greation by its masterly renditior Toe Pastor, De. G. L. P. Teliterro de perves bigh praise for the spacious ed: fice be bes erected, The services at the Cherry Street Bay tist Church on last Sanday were ver, impreseive all day. In the mornin, Dr. Creditt preached an excellent ser mon, {allowed ty one in the evening the subject of which was ‘The Devi attending to his owo business”? Dr C W Covlds of Washibgton, D.C wor shipped with us in the morning. Afte ihe regu’ar service he waa presented t the congregation for a lew remarke hich were indeed aprreciative as the) concerned theuplifting of Christ’s king ¢om here on earth. The bcliday seseon 18 fast aporoach. ing avd all are locking forward to thi wagon with delight, Everyone 1s put: tiog for'h his greatest effort to make foia seagon one that shall never b; essed from the annels of the scoir qlumn of Cbio’s scroll and cast inte the Sea of Oblivion never to riseagsiD The twenty-six-h day of December will bethe second annval dance of the an- tilisty to the Day Nureery. Announcement cards have been re- tied by the friends of Mies Blanche Q.rnish avd Mr. Levin C. Martin who were quie ly married on Wednssday érening, Novem ber twenty-seventh by Rev, Henry L. Phillips at the Oburct éfthe Crac'fixion. President R oseeelt, Lieut Gener® Miles, Sec. Long avd Sec. Root togett - awitha distinguished party ofinvitee {ests witneseed the foot bell gane ir tar city on 1 et Saturday. The game vs played between Annapolis ard West Point, the scoreof which was 11-5 ha favor of Weet Point. Mesdames Nancy Brown and Jobr Sedgwick have taken a short trip to Bostcn, visiting relatives and friends. Misr Mary Proutt has returned to ber tome in B | imore where she was jon ‘(ln wedlock to Mr. Benjamin Ciark of that city, Mr. Clarence Richardson, a 1901 grad- tte of Lincoln Un versity is incur city Yoete he will remain for the winter, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Thompson and 00 of Greater Mew York were in the ‘ty enroute to their home after a plear- ut trip through the Sunny South, Misses MaeBelle and Kila Wslker o os Philedelphia entertained at their ue & few friends at a sacred musicale — Sunday in honor of MissMaggie \lllame, one of Harrisburg, Pa.’r thool marms. = — of Bordenrown, N J. saat hanksgiviog here, visiting on Waiter H. Leving of Wash a - D. C. stopped through our city way to New York. “Musical Association of St Luke’s P £, Church, — yee Teguiar moutbly meeting of the yo’ Dsmed aseoctation was held at ietesidence of tne president 1789 K ding W. last Monday evening. ‘The . Utes of the Novemaber meeting held — Tectory, 1411 Corcoran stree <— read and approved. Severa Rengments ‘o the constitution recom - ryt! by the Executive Ccmm ‘tte “"S ’proved, after which the electicn _3HE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHIRGTOR & & of new membcra was reported by the ecretary, Mrs. Velestine Alston. aioe those of the new Membersbip rectived Were Hon. John P, Greeu, stamp agent; Hon Judson w. Lyons, Reg’ster ofthe Treasury; De. Wm. H’ Conver and wife. Josepn #, Henaoe and otners, fhe financial roll was called, and the sum of $15 75 on account of qa:lifica Hou ieee awa Monthly dues was paid taro the ‘Treasury. Afier the traus action of other routine business, tne as- sociation adjourned to mee* on the first Monday in January 1902, at the resi- dence of Miss May K Shepherd, 1106 Vonnecticut ave. n. w. The following er |oyabie program was most accept ably rendered, followed by gevuine and sutousiastic applause * Kentucky Babe,’’ by the Temple Q1arie.te, com- Posed of Meesra Joseph W lson, J. De- Witt W:lson, Wun. Cooper and w, H. -arter, Jr., followed by two sdditional seleeutous Piano aclo, by Rev. Mrs. Rivers; recitation by Miss Anna Smith. recently from the Boston Con servatory; r.o, “Peace { Leave with Yon” by tre M.sses Mason, Garreti and Gibbs of the famous Asbury Choir, Prof, J Henri Lewis, precentor; solo, “Delight,’? by Mrs. Lena Miller Me- Kinuey, followed by an encore and ac- sompanied by Prof. McKinney; _bari- fone solo by the well Known aud ac complished baritore of 8c Luke’s P. E church, Mr. Wm. H. Fossett, followed by an addiucnal selection and ac- companied by Piof Braxton, the ar tistic organist of the Metropolitan A M. 6 charch Daring the interim, ia- formal remarks higtly complimentary to those who took part in the program, and commending the purpcses and aims of the association, were made by ‘irs. Whe-z-l Moore of Cansda, Mrs. Jesse Lawson, Hon. John P. Green sand Msjor Coas. R. Douglass. After which Reucenstein’s Me!ody in F” was given on the violin and piano py Prot. Kdward Amtler and Prot. Brax- on, respectively, ‘The usual refre-b- mounts were served by the Executive Oommittee, and during this service Miss Lulu Howe pianist of St. Luke’s church presided at the pisro A PARTICULAR FRIEND, %f the President—One of the Mary Who Fit With H'm at San juan, Ot course you have met him, he sr. rived in Washington on the fourth of last March, he came to put the finish- ing touches on the magnificent job he and his friends turned out in the last ceveral election. He wore & black, touble-brees'ed frock coat, and pants of course, a stand up collar, patent eather shoes and a broad smile, on his face which was sometimes re lieved with a tooth pick. He told you if you re- member that he was stopping at the Arlington, and that hedidn’t know how long he was going to remain, as the President had sent for him to talk over the Southern situation; that his fren’s down home were urgiug him to take the office of Collector of the Px’t out that he didn’t propose to make an ndecent rush for place, Don’t you re- member how familiarly he talk of ‘‘Ted- dy’? wih whom he had ‘‘fit” at Sav Juan, and how he told you what Ted iy said to him when bis regiment war aur tered out, pressing him to spend s week with him at Oyster Bay; of the intimate friendship existing between ben? How when Teddy was a can- jidate for Governor of New York, the State Committee suspended operations for five consecu'ive hours until certain ‘nformation which his friend Teddy had telegraphed to him for had been sent, snd what a boom it gave Teddy in that campaig’? Of course you do who cculd forget such an int+resting and charm'ng chsracte:? Well he is here yet and he hes been nere since the day of his arrival, and he indications are that he’)] remai: intil the arrival of h’s member anc work him for a pass if ‘*Teddy’”’ dcn’t make him Collectcr of the Port, He Sound Kidneys Insure Good Health. fal : 4 NES A . ee lee [3 \ eh et s : z f WV, Sie \ Cy eg Ae /b PORT TPR. Mir. John H.Corlies, Secretary of the Council Bluffs, Ia., Athletic Association, was cured of kidney trouble by Peruna. He says: “I am a firm believer in Peruna. For three years I suffered with severe trouble of the kidneys and other pelvicorgans, trying several remedies without relief. I used Peruna faithfully for fourteen weeks and am glad to say it relieved me entirely of all pains. «am in excellent health, have gained twelve pounds in weight, and never felt better in my life.’’ Hon. D. L. Jayéox, Chaplain of the Grand Army of the Republic, writes from 865 Broadway, Oakland, Cala: «am an old war veteran. I contracted severe bladder and kidney trouble, spent hundreds of dollars and consulted a host of doctors, but neither did me any good. “Finally some of my comrades who had been cured by Peruna, advised me totry it. lat once bought a bottle and found it helped me so much that I kept on using it for nearly four months. «‘Peruna has proven the best medicine I ever used, my pains are gone, andI believe myself to be cured. I feel well and would not be without a bottle ia time of need for ten times its cost.’’ Mrs. Mary Lawler, of Appleton, Wis., ‘was cured of kidney trouble by Peruna. In a recent letter to Dr. Hartman, she says: “Last August I caught asummer cold which settled in the kidneys and caused meseriousinconvenience. Noth- ing I did seemed to help me and the doctor advised a change of climate. As that was out of the question for me, I tried Peruna as a last resort, and I found it was a God-send to me.” The kidneys are the natural gateway out of which much of the waste tissue finds its escape. This waste matter be- comes a very poisonous substance if al- lowed to accumulate. The renal artery brings the blood charged with impuri- ties to the kidneys. has reluctan'ly discarded his dcuble- breasted frock coat for a box coat, and dos ekin pants, and in lieu of his bo led shirt, he bas donned a lawn tennis gar- ment which is reversible. The orly part of his original wardrobe now re- maining is his silk hat, patent leathers broad smile snd tooth pick. He is pomiciled in an attic ’way up town which contains in addition to the ordinary outfit of a bed, table. two cbair end waeh stand, an oil stove a cof- fee pot and frying pan. He has left ois address with the Secretary to the President who thinks he ie still at the Arlingtcn because the card says be’s there He is there eyery morning wear- togout the upho!stery, gets there short- ly after breakfast, sometimes before, and remains there nearly all day toy- ing with bis toothpick and reading tre’ papers, Hus only rearon for remaining in Wastingten so long is to find out whether “Teddy” is going to give him that coll: ctorsbip oa foreign mission in return for what he did fer him per- sopally, Of course he hrs lo'scf faith in “Teddy; they ate selt together in Cub:—plain erlt, ard salt hors, snd he fi-mly believes the President will re- member him wren he thinks of him, and willdo tte rquare thirg by him. But he ien’t going to call on him until be receives an inyitotion to do so. Ted eB If the kidneys are health: ‘hey will excrete the poison from th: The renal veins return the 7 . from the kidneys to tb culation. Peruna stimulates the ». crete from the blood the accun. poison,and thus prevents the cony~ sions which are sure to follow if the poisons sre allowed to remain. It gives great vigor to the heart’s action and digestive system, both of which are apt to fail rapidly in this disease. Kidney diseases are more liable in summer than in winter. Send for a copy of “Summer Catarrh,” written by Dr. Hartman. This book will be sent free to any address upon application. dy knows tbat he is a man that wont stand any noneerse, sab ! (Concluded in next issue.) The Tuskegee Wizard Dined. A toothsome stag dinrer was tender- ed Prof. Booker T. Washington last Tuerday at noon by anumber of his friends. 1t was served in a private dining room of that popular and well known hostlery of Gaskins and Gaines. Tbe menu was an elaborate one and included neatly all of the delicacias of the season. Those present were Prof. Robert H.. Terrell, principal of the High School and the newly appointed judge of the District, Mr. Whitfield M.K‘nlay, the enterprising financier and real estate desler, Mr. Douglars B, McOsry, cashier of the Capitel Savings Bank and Mr Edward E. Cooper, edi- tor of The Colored American. Wh:lethe dinner was a private one, jt was really an ovation for Prof. Washington, for many person learning of his presence called to pay their respects, among whom were Prof. Thomas J. Calloway, oa. E. H. Dees, of South Caroling, Captains E. H, Baker and D. B, Jeff- ries, who have jast returned from the Poilippine Islands, and mapy othera, The oratoric! The oratorio! The org torio Deceml er the twentieth,