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The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER HON. JOHN C. DANCY, Wilmington, N. C. VOL. IX NO,38. HON. JOHN Wilming A NEW RECORDER OF DEEDS. Hon. John C. Dancy, the Silver Tongued Orator of North Carolina, the Lucky Man. Ecell Known Figure in the World of Politics, Editor of the Zion Quarterly on view and Leading Laymen in the Zion A. M. E. Church. The appointment of Hon. John C. Dancy, of Wilmington, N. C., to the Recordership of Deeds for the District of Columbia meets with general satisfaction everywhere. Since Mr. Cheatham was to resign, the President could not have made a more popular selection. Mr. Dancy is one of the best known colored men in the United States. He is a man of great force of character and a most pleasing and persuasive orator. He is the leading layman in the Zion A, M. E, Church and editor of the Zion Quarterly, one of the best Negro magazines published. He belongs to that group of men of to-day which is best represented by such types as Booker T. Washington, and Jucson W, Lyons. He comes from one of the best families in North Carolina and has lived in that State nearly all of his life. He was a protege of Prof. J. C. Price, the founder Livingstone College at Salisbury, N. C., and who was considered by many WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1901. as the greatest orator the Negro race has produced He will bring to the office of Recorder of Deeds a familiarity of the work and an equipment equalled by few. He is at present the Collector of Port at Wilmington, N. C., a position which he has filled in a most creditable manner. So popular is Mr. Dancy with the white people of that city, that, during the great riot there a few years ago he was the only prominent colored man who was permitted to remain unmilested. Mr. Dancy is still a young man and is referred to as the 'Oracle of Cape Fear.' He has crossed the waters a number of times, being sent to London to represent his Church at the Ecumenical Conference some years ago. He first came into prominence as an orator when, at the National Republican Convention which met in Chicago in 1888, he seconded the nomination of Hon John Sherman for the presidency. This speech is said to have been the equal of that of Wm Jennings Bryan delivered in the same city a few years later. No better estimate can be given of Mr. Dancy's ability as an orator and thinker than his impromptu speech delivered at St. Marks Metnodist Episcopal church in Wilmington, N. C. Sept 19th at the memorial services to the late President Wm. McKinley. In closing Mr. Dancy said: 'He knew no east, no west, no south, (Continued on Page 8.) DR. J. R. A. CROSSLAND GOES TO LIBERIA. HE r. J. R A. Crossland, the New Minister to Liberla a Most Impressive Man Of Fine Ability and Sterling Character He Has Been a Power in Missouri Politics A Successful Physician and Leader. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland. a young republican of St. Joseph, Mo. who has just been appointed as Minister to Liberia is a young man of unusual ability and high character, a man whose whole life has been devoted to the elevation of his race. In all of the great battles of the party, that have been fought in the West during the past twenty years no man has rendered better service or been more earnest in the advocacy of the principles of his party He is a forcible orator, a tireless worker, a trid and trusted leader. A man who has been an ardent supporter of President Roosevelt long before he came into White House Dr. Crossland is president of the Negro State Republican League, numbering a membership of fifty-one thous and loyal republican voters. He is a member at large of the Republican State Central Committee and has been for the past six years. He has been a delegate to every state convention held in Missouri for the past fifteen years. He has been city physician of St. Joseph, Mo. a city of 100,000 inhabitants. Dr. Crossland is a university graduate and a leading member of the Missouri Medical Association. It is with pleasure that we call attention to the splendid qualities of this young man. The West is entitled to one of these places and we unhesitatingly favor the appointment given to Dr. Crossland The position as Minister to Liberia pays an annual salary of $5,000, with an assistant at $2500. The present Minister is Rev Owen L. W. Smith of North Carolina. Dr. Crossland called on the President last Friday to thank him for the appointment and to say that he would accept. He has returned to his home in the West and will leave for the western coast of Africa sometime in January. Senator Foraker announces that Theodore Roosevelt is his candidate for the presidential nomination for 1904. Good enough for anybody. 01 THE BAPTISTS' UNITING. The Two Great Bodies of the United States He'd a Meeting in This City for the Benefit of a Closer Union, and Very Wisely Agreed to Agree A most representative gathering of the colored and white Baptists of the United States met in this city last week for the purpose of settling their alleged differences, and to bring about union and more harmony in the work. The colored Baptists represented the Home Mission Boards of the National Baptist Convention, while the white Baptists represented the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York Among the colored Baptists present were Revs. A. R. Giggs, D. A. Scott and Prof. D. A. Abner of Texas; Revs. W. A. Creditt, Alexander Gordon and E W. Moore of Philadelphia; Rev. Harvey Johnson of Maryland; Revs. R. H. [Name] REV. A. R. GRIGG3. Boyd, W. D. Isaacs, and T. J. Sercy of Tennessee; Revs. E. C Morris, J. B. Morrison, and Rev. Garland of Arkansas. The local committee was represented by Revs. Walter H. Brooks, George W Lee, and W. Bishop Johnson. The white committee was composed in part of Revs. H. K. Merehouse of New York, G. W. Buttrick of Brooklyn, and Rev. E. E. Cheivers. Rev. W. A. Credit was elected Chairman of the meeting and Rev. Cheivers, Secretary. Spenking to a member of the meeting, he replied: "At the joint conference held in this city December 11th by representative of the Educational and Home Mission Boards of the National Baptist Convention, with the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York looking to a closer relationship in the missionary and educational work among the two million Negro Baptists in America. Dr. W. A Credit was elected Chairman and Dr. E. Cheivers, Secretary. The following resolutions were offered by Rev. A. R. Griggs of Texas were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That it is the sense of this conference that co-operation between the American Baptist Home Mission Society and the National Baptist Convention in educational work among the Negroes, is very desirable upon the part of each representative of this Conference, provided that some plan of cooperation can be affected which shall be satisfactory to the several boards represented by us in this meeting. 2nd. That the Educational Board of the National Baptist Convention be requested to appoint a committee of three of their number to confer with a committee of the same number, which we request the American Home Mission Society to appoint from their November, to which joint committee the question of co operation in educational matters contemplated in the foregoing THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. G. resolution be referred, said joint committee to report to both boards." James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Phone 1727 Branch office Alexandria, Va washington, Dist. Co Resolutions of the same nature were adopted concerning the national Missionary work. Orange Blossoms. A very pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday, December 4 h, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.D.Pryor, 1616 Vt. Ave when their daughter, Anna M. West as married to Mr. George H. Morris of Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. W. Cook of the same city acted as best man and Miss InezChiles as maid of honor. Rev. Robert Johnson officiated. The bride entered on the arm of her father to the strains of Mendel sohn's Wedding March played by her cousin, Dr. H.W. Freeman. She wore a dainty travelling gown of gray granate cloth and chiffon with a picture hat to correspond. "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. After the bride's cake had been part taken of and the handsome and numerous presents to the bride had been inspected the bridal party left on the 10 P. M. train for their future home in Wilmington, Dela., where Mr. Morris is in business. A few of the guests present were: the aunt and uncle of the bride, Dr. and Mrs. George H. Richardson, George Richardson, Jr., Jennie Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freeman, the Misses James and Ida Freeman, Dr. and Mrs. H, W. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. James Laoghorn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb, Mr. Will Cook of Wilmington, Dela., Mr. George Bradley Mr. Black of Wilmington, Miss Marta Johnson, Mrs. Cora McUitt of Wilmington, Mr. and Mrs Edgar Sterling of Wilmington, Mrs. Charles Curtis, Mrs. Louis Patterson, Mrs. William Gordon, Mrs. Alice Parker, Mrs. Alice Baker, Mrs. Wyatt Williams, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Jane Peters of Hampton, Va., Miss Mary Ross of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing., Mrs. Fannie Vance Miss Florence Gordon and others. Have it Straight. "What?" YOUR HAIR TIONA Will Make it Straight. BEFORE USING AFTER USING The bridal party was given a happy "bon voyage" amid showers of rice and good wishes for a long and happy life. An Old Citizen Passes Away. Captain Jeremiah Brown, eighty nine years old, thought to be the oldest colored citizen of Indianapolis, Ind., died Wednesday, December 4th at 822 North West street, after an illness of several months. He went to Indiana about 25 years ago, riding on horseback from Hartford county, North Carolina He was an engineer, and was the first man employed in that capacity when the Indianapolis Journal began the use of steam power. His son, Charles W. Brown, is employed at the court house, and is commander of the local colored G. A. R., Post. He was the grandfather of Mrs. R. W. Thompson of this city. He had lived for forty-four years at Alabama and Walnut streets, removing from there recently, when he sold the property. At one time he was regarded as the wealthiest Negro in the Hoosier state and was highly respected by all classes of citizens. M. TREGOR & CO. 1229 E STREET, N.W., WAINGTON, D.C. PRICE I5 and 25 Cents per box. thousands of testimonials from all parts of this country. Write with reference to this paper to the manufacturer. ASTONISHING OFFER!! For many years we have sold our Whiskies and Cigars to Wholesalers only and our brands are preferred by them, as they are superior to all others. In order to give the Consumer the benefit of the large profits of Dealer and Middleman, we have decided to now sell direct to the Consumer our Most Popular Brands of Whiskies and Cigars at less than wholesale prices. 14 BEAUTIFUL PRIZES FREE NO RESTRICTIONS! EVERY ONE WILL GET THEM!! With every quart bottle of our famous 10 year old Queen CityClub Pure Rye and one box of our justly celebrated genuine Cuban Hand-Made 10c clear Havana Cuban Specials, we will give ABSOLUTELY FREE one of the hand-somest open face, extra heavy nickel Gent's Watches made. No ladys stem wind and set, genuine American movement and case, best timekeeper on earth, does not tarnish and will last a lifetime. I extra fine Vienna Meerschaum Pipe, 1 genuine Meerschaum Cigar Holder, 1 genuine Meerschaum Cigarette Holder, 1 pretty leather Tobacco pouch, 1 elegant extra heavy nickel match box, 1 pair pearl cuff buttons, 1 ball top collar button, 1 neck-tie holder, 1 pair sleeve buttons, 1 double chain and one beautiful charm. All jewelry heavily 14k gold plated. All these 14 pieces with one box of our famous Cuban Specials and one quart bottle of our famous 10 year Queen City Club Pure Rye cannot be bought for less than $12.00. We sell the Whisky and Cigars in ONLY $3.97 C.O.D. with privilege of excluding the 14prizes for examination, while Whisky and Cigars alone cost more than we ask for the entire lot. Our Whisky is an Absolutely Pure 10 year old Rye and our Cigars genuine Cuban hand-made, clear Havana, made in our own factory. These cigars are far better than anything ever advertised. The 10th street Baptist church has organized a Sunday afternoon lyceum. Prof. N, E, Wetheriess made the opening address Sunday the 8th inst. Hon. John C. Dancy, Collector of the Port at Wilmington, N. C., and sometime known as the silver-tongued orat or, but better known as "the oracle of Cape Fear," was a guest at the Southern Hotel last week. He was here on official business. money if not FREE! Anything ever advertised before. We Guarantee the goods and refunds, as represented. A keyboard, pocket knife with two blades, i.c. screwdriver, i.c. cigar cutter and i.c. wholesale Price Lists of Liquors and Cigars. Responsible agents wanted. Order to-day. U, S, DISTILLER'S DISTRIBUTING CO.—Dept. B., 431 North Clark St., Chicago, IL THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be 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 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. is a colored gentleman and takes his turn as all other operators in the Western Union Office here. We are all proud of him. Mrs. Emma L. Pitts, who was at the business meeting in Chicago last summer and made a good impression, carries on a dressmaking and miliary establishment and employs several ladies in her store. In hacks and drays our men almost have a monopoly. While it is true that the daily papers of Macon try to mould sentiment unfavorable to the Negro. I am pleased to be able to say that few places can be found in the South where there is less friction and a better understanding and good feeling between the races than is found in Macon. Messrs. John W. Manns, Paul Duval and John Brown, each for himself carries on upholstering business and get much work from the white people of the city and sometimes they are employed by the large furniture houses to go to other places to work for them. In some things Georgia is not behind. The readers of The Colored Ameri can will no doubt rejoice with us in the second defeat of the Hardwick disfranchisement bill and also the weak support and unfavorable consideration accorded the bill, which had for its purpose an unwise and unjust division of the public school fund. Not wishing to weary your patrons I stop here. At another time I hope to speak of the professional men and suburbs outside of the city. VERDANT. VERDANT. BOX AT NORMAL ALA. Delivered an Able, Practica Addressed. Ala,—Special: Mr. George proprietor of the Freeman table, wise, thoughtful and true here to-day to our stu 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. MR. KNOX AT NORMAL ALA. Where he Delivered an Able, Practica Addressed. Normal, Ala.—Special: Mr. George L. Knox, Proprietor of the Freeman delivered an able, wise, thoughtful and inspiring lecture here to-day to our students and teachers. In fact it is one of the best lectures ever delivered at Normal, full of so much practical and sound advice. This says much for Mr. Knox as scores of the ablest men in America have spoken from our platform. Mr. Knox has a broad, deep, lofty philosophical grasp of race conditions, and the relations of the races which should be heard by every man in the country. It is full of truth and justice, but devoid of error and wrong; full of loyalty to the South and the Nation; full of love and helpfulness, and absolutely from hate and prejudice. He talks like a sage and philosopher, with no thought of rhetorical or oratorical display. Yet the simplicity of discourse made it grandly eloquent. His lecture should be printed and scattered broad cast among all the people. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ... 48,383 22 Banking House ... 14,000 00 Other real estates ... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ... 12,399 80 Paper currency ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House. 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 Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests on 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. The students and teacher at Normal are always warm-hearted toward visitors, but no visitor has ever received more warm-hearted attention than Mr. Knox today. Physically and mentally he is a 'grand old man" The "Outlook" for January. The Outlook is a weekly newspaper and monthly magazine in one and under one subscription price. Its magazine Number for January has eight illustrated articles, two stories (one by Sarah Orem Jewett) a carefully written history of the week's doings and many book reviews. There are full-page portraits of new political figures of promenence, articles of anecdotal biograph almost interesting instalment of Edward Everett Hale's "Memories of a Hundred Years," and much else a permanent value. 12 PROGRESS IN DIXIE, Afro-Americans in Central Georgia Solving the Problem-They are Controlling Factors in the Trades and Professions. Macon, Ga., Special—As your readers seldom here anything from the central city of Georgia and decided to send a few items which may be of interest to the many readers of our leading race paper. We are trying to keep step to the music in the march of progress. Within the city limits there are said to be about 13,000 colored people, among whom will be found some of the most intelligent and progressive people in the state. Mr. John Philip is a finished cabinet maker who has but few, if any superiors in the city. Mr. Richard Walker and T. N. M. Sellers are always in demand when fine, large and substantial brick buildings are to be erected. Mr. Walker has recently completed the brick work on the Catholic church, a building, when completed will cost $100,000. In fine tile and ornamental metal work. Mr. Sellers stands at the top. Of course there are many other brick masons among us who do good work. Mr. Walker Robinson, Alexander Dickerson, Primus Moore and several others are worthy of mention. Mr. Melltham Jackson is a first class coach painter. McHenry Robinson, Jas. U. Farcroun, Samuel Fowers and others are at home with the paint and brush as house painters, Messrs. John Picket, G Maughm, Titus Deloch, J. W. Davis and eight or ten more are carpenters who know their business. W. G. Emery and Company are undertakers well equipped for the business and make a very creditable show, lug, when out in full. Messrs. Mall Hall, George Gullins and Wily Perry, are at home at the anvil and keep quite busy. W, G. Johnson, Jr. and A. Waker are shoe dealers and each carry a full line. Both stores are on one of the main business streets. On this same street (Cotton Ave.) will be found the Georgia Loan and Investment Co. The company is made up of some of the leading colored men of Macon, who intend to ultimately do a banking business. The Central City Drug Store, the pride of our colored citizens, is just across the street from the Logan Company. This drug store is considered by home people and visitors to be one of the best owned by our people in the South. The proprietors of the drug store Dr. I. E. Green and Mr. A. S. Beasley have spared neither time nor money in trying to open and conduct a first class drug store where our people could be accommodated in every particular. The large two story brick in which the drug business is carried on, is owned by the proprietors. The large brick store next to the drug store which, with the lot on which it stands cost over $9,000 and is the property of Dr. Richard Casey, a Howard, M. D. This building is rented by a white friend at $50 a month. The colored Odd Fellows own a three story brick on Cotton Ave. Near at hand are three tonsorial establishments where we can get a decent shave and hair cut. One of these shops is in a two story brick and owned by John W. Brooks, the proprietor of the shop. There are several grocery stores on this avenue as well as in many other parts of the city and all doing fairly well. We are represented on the police force of the city by two fine looking colored men, in this Macon is ahead of the other cities of Georgia. Macon can also boast of a full fledged colored telegraphic operator in the person of Mr. Augustus Carter, He THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be 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 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. A ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24.50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $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 BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House. Contributive as can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address Wm: L TAYLOR. W. M. Master. W. P. BURRELL,G. W. Secretary. Sold at all drug stores. Price, 25c. in large cans—Contains One Month's Treatment. If you druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will mail it to any address, securely wrapped on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address. AGENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING THIS WONDERFUL PREPARATION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS A BEFORE USING. Sold at all drug store curely wrapped on receipt of AGENTS CAN MAKE Town Topics. Dr. G. W. Rolerfort, a leading physician of Newark, N. J., was in town this week. Mrs. A. F. Herndon of Atlanta University, is the guest of Mrs. Henry L. Bailey, 1613 T street. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Richardson, have moved from The Harwood Flats to 1445 Pierce Place northwest. Miss Alice Waring, who had a surgical operation performed recently at Dr Francis' Sanatarium, is out again. Mrs. John R. Marshall of Chicago, Ill., is in the city visiting friendds and relations. She will spend the holidays here. Mr. Phil H. Waters, a popular young order of Charleston, W. Va., is spending the holidays in this city and Baltimore. Register J. W. Lyons entertained Dr. G. W. R. lerform and Mr. Phil H. Walters, of West Va., at dinner lcsu Tuesday. Miss Effie V. Richardson, is out after an illness of three weeks and has resumed her position as clerk for Mr Henry E Baker, secretary of The Industrial Building and Saving's Company 609 F street northwest. The Shi'oh Baptist Lyceum was addressed last Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 by Mr. Lewis H. Douglass, subject, "Our selves", Mr. L. M Hershaw, presided and introduced the speaker and T. N. Dixon and Miss Annie Payre rendered solos. The following ladies of the Chrysanthemum Pleasure Club will receive January 1st, 1902 at the residence of Mrs. Stewart E Minor No. 622 L Street, N. W: Mesdames Minor, Jessie E. Ware, L Beatrice Fooks, Misses L R. Bowles Susie M. S. Clinton and Agnes Brooks They will receive from 3 to 10 P. M. Fifh Annual Meet. The America. Negro Academy at the L. coln Memorial Temple, 11th and Rnort west, Monday, 10 a m., 2 p.m. and .:30 p. m. The Negro and crime will be treated by J. H. Smyth, the president annual address, the Negro Common School, A. W. Pegues on Manly Discipline an element in Higher Education and John W. Cromwell, on the early convention movement among --- Nelson's Straightine Makes HINKY 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. 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Nothing will be sent you by express or C.O.D., and no fraudulent scheme of any description will be sprung upon you. Of exactly as promised, use me. I can handle your business in a manner that 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 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 would be only too happy to have you tell all your friends what the Pills did for you. These Pills are unhindered any other pills, and they never physic the patient to injure him in any way, shape or manner, that you cannot say of the medicine you out by other firms to cure Nervous Debility. No doubt you have received three 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 graves 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 you'll send them something that may save their life. Atress at once ALLEN W. WARD. B0x506 AVON, N Y. Every reader of this paper should answer at once.—Editor g n j . All agents who have not remitted for the November papers will please do so at once. 18 ins One Month's Treatment. If you drugg it it for you, or we will mail it to any ad information, address. ING[CO., 1333-1335 E. Franklin St., Richmon EPARATION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR E HOTEL BRUNSW 235 Pennsylvania avenue, Northwest: AFTEI USING. treatment. If you druggist does we will mail it to any address, se- ress. 5 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS MIL BRUNSWICK. nia avenue, Northwest: NELSON MANUFACTURING[CO., 1333-1335 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. M. J. G. Van Brackle, Proprietor An Invitation. rackle hopes good times you're meeting to you his Christmas greeting the Brunswich on that day friendly visit pay Merris will prepare substantial and delicious fare. er, all well know, urpassed whe'er we go. rackle does hereby invite you, you're meeting s greeting that day cious fare. go. invite you, Van Brackle hopes good times you're meeting And gives to you his Christmas greeting Call at The Brunswich on that day And a friendly visit pay H. T. Morris will prepare The most substantial and delicious fare. As a caterer, all well know, He is unsurpassed whe'er we go. So Van Brackle does hereby invite you, And hopes his viands will delight you. No lack of turkeys you will find, Cooked with care and skill combined. The chickens will delight your eyes, You'll have a treat in his mince pies, And before to your home you jog, Cheer yourself with fine Egg Nog. Call in then friends, and don't delay, At The Brunswick on Christmas day, You'll find a welcome and the best of cheer, With a MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR. 13 THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON D. C. BE NOT 1 TO THE COLORED PE King of all "OZO BEFORE. AFTER. DECEIVED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. Hair Tonics, ONO." BEFORE. AFTER BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, 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. Here is another: MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. 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. TAMARA MARIE AFTCA AFTCA 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 One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... 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. t a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter WE WANT AN AGENT IN EV WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is no It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. Subscription Price $2.00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months, 60cts for For Further Information It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. 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The Census Bureau made permanent. Another effective matrimonial wave, Hon John P. Green moved up some pegs. Colored leaders put away their hammers. Rev. Phil. A. Hubbard in Bishopric robes. Hypocites "go way back add sit down." Fewer churches and better-filled auditoriums. Prof. W. H. Richards placed upon the Federal ben. h. Attorney R. S. Smith have better luck next time. W. T. Furguson and Charles E. Hall come to an understanding. About three strong Sunday Lyceums instead of a dozen weaklings. The best man win the principalship of the M Street High School. A revival of interest in the purposes of the Afro-American Council. Disreputable fights against worthy Negro officials discontinued. Rev. D G. Hill retained as pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. More Negroes acquiring office through the civil service examinations. A road combination headed by Paul Laurence Dunbar and Joseph H. Douglats. Department clerks doing the same grade of work receive the same compensation. More Christianity in many pulpits when a gift of gab seems to answer all purposes. Publisher and lecturer Geo L. Knox bring himself and speech to the nation's capital. Lieut. R E. Toomey restored to perfect health and a big sale for his new book of poems. Our young men make jobs for them saves instead of waiting for others to find jobs for them. Lawyers E. W. Hewlett, and Robert H. Terrell promptly confirmed as Justices of the Peace. The Bishop's bench kept far from montebanks who disgrace the cloak in which they masquerade. Bishops keep an eye on the pompors well-heads who abuse all who decline to bow down and worship them. More of our salaried young men pur chasing lots from the George H. White Syndicate, It will do them good. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones try upon President Roosevelt the speech he didn't deliver in the hearing of the late President McKinley. That brilliant correspondent, W. T. 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An active, energetic colored man himself and who is willing to assume permanent position and can earn from ability. The work is pleasant and money. A cash bond is required or call on or address Wide Awake Business Washington, D. C. targetic colored man who desires willing to assume a little respi can earn from $10 to $30 a pleasant and consists in co is required or the best of refer the Awake Business Man, care atic colored man who desires to go into business for long to assume a little responsibility, can secure a man earn from $10 to $30 a week according to his pleasant and consists in collecting and handling acquired or the best of reference. For particulars wake Business Man, care The Colored American, An active, energetic colored man who desires to go into business for himself and who is willing to assume a little responsibility, can secure a permanent position and can earn from $10 to $30 a week according to his ability. 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C. ens Kinky, Curly ZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BE WARNED The numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who hash and give you nothing in return for your money but a good cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, gravy box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straightenment—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the usual success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of a single bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame hails tightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used on a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. Beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO. The price of OZONO is 50¢. a box, sent to any point on receipt this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of our bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens reorth 50¢.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Natraqua, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin OR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the hairCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This great coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the good coupon to you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots; if them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00ement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS. Curly Hair NO TONICS. AFTER. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHICAGO 310 East First Express Office State BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. The President's Message and the Afro-American, BY BISHOP ALEX:NDER WALTERS: I have read with a great deal of interest and profit the admirable message of President Theodore Roosevelt, but was sadly disappointed when I discovered that he had ignored the subjects of lynching and disfranchisement of the Negroes in the South. The good President seems to have ransacked earth and heaven to find something to write about, and has been profuse in his recommendations to Congress; indeed he has asked that body to act upon everything from the cedars of the far West to the Census Bureau of the East with anarchy, reciprocity, Isthmian Canal, trust, emigration, increase of the navy and a number of other minor matters thrown in, but not a word concerning the paramount issue of the day: "The amicable adjustment of the relations between the whites and blacks in the South " That part of the President's message which relates to anarchy and his recommendation to Congress to pass stringent laws to eradicate it, is especially pleasing, but I am sorry that the President did not go a little further and at least mention such vital questions as disfranchisement and mob violence, for anarchy and mob violence are twin sisters—in the same category. It is full to think of making a law that will protect the life of the President or other high officials while lawlessness is allowed to stalk abroad unmolested. There can be no security at the to when there is rottenness at the bottom. The way to make the life of the President safe is to banish lawlessness from the land. In this great republic the life of the humblest citizen should be as sacred as the most exalted. I reiterate that the only way to make the President's life secure is to make the life of every citizen secure. It seems to me that our president's of late have in their messages studiously ignored the "Brother in Black." When President McKinley in 1896 failed to speak out against lynching, the Negro press and the leaders of the race sent up a long and loud protest against his sin of omission, but what was a crime in President McKinley does not appear to be an offence in President Roevel. If it was wrong in President McKinley to ignore the question of lynching in his message then it is equally wrong in President Roosevelt to do so. Perhaps the dinner to our good friend Prof. Washington was intended as a substitute for this omission; if such is the case the President has made a grave missake. The intelligent Negroes of this country, while thanking him for the honor bestowed upon their chief leader, will not be satisfied with his silence on the most important question before the country. Of the dinner they will say: "This ye ought to have done!" and of his failure to speak against lynching and disfranchisement of Negroes because of their color they will say: This ye ought not to have done. A few insignificant positions given to members of the colored race will not compensate for ignoring the rights of 10,000 000 people. The late President McKinley seemed to be dominated by southern influence; nowing that the South was thorough- THE COLORED AMERICAN, W. SHINGTON, D. --- ly opposed to the President commenting adversely on their acts of mob violence and disfranchisement, out of differences to their wishes in his second message to Congress he remained silent on those subjects, and they took his silence to be a tacit acquiescence in their acts of disfranchisement, etc. Hence this emboldened the South to proceed more unblushingly in its acts of curtailment of the rights of the black man with the exception of the Hayes administration. Our civil and political losses were greater during the administration of President McKinley than at any peril [Illustration of a man in a clerical robe]. J. since our emancipation. In this particular we hope that President Roosevelt will not follow in the steps of his predecessor, but I am frank to confess that the ou look is not at all encouraging. Let us hope that he is 'God's Man' and has come to the throne for such a time as this. SHOU, ED TOO SOON. When we heard that Mr. Washington by invitation of President Roosevelt had dined with him at the White House, a host of us threw our hats in the air and hurrahed ourselves hoarse over the President's magnanimous action. We did not stop to think that possibly it was the act of a wily politician, who felt he was safe in inviting a colored gentleman to his table who was the supposed "idol" of the white people of the South. It was not thought that any offense would be given to them by such an action; their disapproval of the affair was a surprise to us all. As a rule we are too easily satisfied; a smile and a few kind words on the part of those high in authority seem to satisfy the majority of our peo- --- BISHOP A. WALTERS, President of National Afro-American Council. ple. We ought to stop shouting until something tangible is done for us. We are contending for our constitutional rights and ought not to be pacified until we secure them. SOUTHERN POLICY. The policy of supplanting colored office holders in the South with white ones on account of color prejudice is as unwise as it is unjust. Wherever colored citizens are tax payers and men of character and ability, they ought to be allowed to hold office in common with their white brethren. This policy should not only obtain in the South, but should also be followed in the North. This would be fair play, and that alone can make peace. OPPOSED TO REDUCTION OF SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION. To reduce southern representation in Congress on account of the disfranchisement of Negroes is to legalize the laws of disfranchisement which have been passed by some of the southern M. states; such an action instead of helping the Negro would be an injury to him. What is needed is not reduction of representation, but refusal to seat any and all southern representatives who have been elected under the new state constitutions which are in conflict with the Federal Constitution. This will cause them to repeal the laws and enact such as will affect both white and black alike. To such laws we have no objection. NEGROES SHOULD UNITE It is time for us to lay aside our bickering and petty jealousies and unite for self protection. How long will the leaders sit supinely by and see state after-state pass laws of disfranchisement, and their brethren burned at the stake, and all manner of injustices perpetrated against them? Has all the courage died out of the race? What has become of the manhood of the Negro of which we used to hear so much Has it fled? It is high time that the leaders should meet and confer together as to the best policy to be pursued in this crisis. Let us up and enter a long and loud protest against these discriminatory laws until we are heard and a change for the better is effected. --- SALOONS Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. 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The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses.) Phone 1425. WATCH THE Colored American. ```markdown ``` | : : ‘ Sia setts Ri, | Ree en ‘ ages ba teeta eens eo. ee ee. pages no aa ne ee ae 35 St 2 ei 2 ee ee Bae -; ape eee a ee a 5 Fae bs a ae ae 4 ae vip ES Ree o Sera: 0k ee 2 eee : = re cieeaet = a s : Bie i ae eee Pr ge. OSES T ies AS re ae a hr eames é 7 5 = & pape SS: fxd i pe Somers aa “3 << : i ei — * . : > aaa x eee coe + eee eagle e Piso +a age age eae os = a se a 3 eee 108s Se SO Mme Seen wae i Sa aa ere eaten sy 5 Pe ee ee ee : ® ie BPs ns HON, M. M. MURRAY, of New Lewisville, Arkans:.s, PENSION FOR EX-SLAVES. An Arkansan Tells of the Story of the Negroes’ Patience and Patriotism and Pleads for Pensions for Them, It you will allow space, I desire to ca'l attention to the fact through your wide circulating columns of the many reasons why the National government 8h ould pension the old colored ex él«ves of the United States. I know that the & vernment i4 gored and drained on every side in motern days by a new army of pension claimers,{the Spanish- American soldiers, et al, But in an ar- ticle whica iecently app:ared in a New York journal, Gen, Wilbur R. Smith, president of the business and shorthand collegs of Lexington, Ky., in discussing the neces-ity of increase ing the rate of pension a3 is now being paid the furviving soldiers who fought ia the Mexican war, their widows, etc., eaid, that as they are rapidly passing away by dea.h, till now, not more than 9000 names are on the government feasion roll, a larger number of whom 8re too feeble from age etc., toearn sup Port, says Geceral Smith, and that theit pension should be increased from $8 00 to $25 00 per month. To this 1 object not but ask did not fome of these men who now teceives a Pension from the g vernment serve vnly 90 days in the war? Are they entitled to any more consid- eration than the old ex slave of Ameti- cs, who served the white people of th.s country both North and South fir Soms 300 years, myriads of whom are also imvapacitated fiom bard labor to ®sra support? To the President of the United States, members of Congress, and the readiag public: admitting the fact that there are 8.000 or 9,000 Mext- can War pensioners on Uncle Sana’s pay roll, and more than 50,000 ex- slaves now in the United States who saw the light of day prior to January ist 1863, thousands of whom-sre not ven on their own pay roll, callsto my mind a slogular fact, Rachel weeping in Ista for her children because they were not comforted, AsI hope not to be considered a mythical fanatic, soar- tng away into the noncomprehensible mystic regiog, where the mipd of men changes not, but that my only parpose is to touch the uuprejudiced heart of American sympathy in behalf of these old ex slaves, thousands of whom are helpjess and homeless, I beg pardon. It is a wonderful thing to live, and wheneyer any government decides that it is not responsibls fcr all of its citi- in a ceriain degree, it has failed to lcara to live. As come wr.ter bas slreudy said, tha; the best protection of a nation is all o! its men, so mote tbe priaciple grow in America. While I acknowledge the fact that $8 0U per month pension is a ‘Mere trifia for an old Mexican War veteran s Idier, I realize it to be 100 per cent more than has ever been paid tothe old ex-slaves who are of more service in an agricultural way, but les able to earn support, When for a mo ment, I allow my mind to retro3pect the time when this country wa’ but an ‘unsubducd waste-howling wilderness whose mountains and valleys were ftlled with red men who Knew nosanc- tion but massacre and war, I see the Negro ex-slaves of today wading mto the forest among the ferocions animals, felling the trees etc., which transformd tnis country into one of the most pre- ductive and powerful governments that dots the tsce of the earth. And again when my attention is call- ed to the fact, of the intelligent, ¢ flici- ent, and an inventiye age of plenty, in which we live, and see these now new vaseal eutjecte, burdened with mapy efllictions from age, 1.¢€., those who really need assistance, and the govern- ment and ite law makers paesipg them by, on the opposite side of the street, 1 am made to exclaim, “My God! My God! is not there a gate thst stands +): where these may enter in?” When the Indian ard the snime! were driven into the forest, the Negic was there. When the Britain aesumed to contio this country the Negre was there. Whes Washington was elected firet President the Negro was there. When tne first blood was spilt ih the begianing of the Revolutionary War in Boston it was drawn by Crispus Attucks, a Negro When tha gallant leader and oust THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, & a Riders charged San Juan Hill and bearded the Spanish lion ia his den,the Negroes were there to confirm a victory When Wm. McKinley, our late bel ved ani lamented President was aseassinat- ed, ths Negro was there too. In fact ha bsg been weighed in every belance of labor in America ani found not wanting. Does not the Negro stand to-day as a foundation stone or monumeat to thi, proud American Government? Do you not k-ow that a number of the Southern States have exacted laws p n- sioning the old incapacitated «x-Con- federate soldiers. but refu ed to anoro- priate a cop er cent for the o!d inca. pacita‘ed ex-:lave? Is it not « fac that the Negroes are denied many pr iv- ilzge3 and encouraged in Ubeir prejudic- es and cursed bv som; woite people for bring fuois? Do you net kuow tha tLe pension laws enacted by revero! o the South rn 8 ates are une vns itutiou- al «d wil not staidats.? Dozs nt the consiitution promise equal prota sti uo toall aud apecial priv leg-8 to n me ? D> you not know that the mure igno- faut aud poor the lab ring p3ople ve. yh3 worse off wili t:e business pecp.e of t at commuaity be ? f io conclusion, [ wi-h to say that ba- ing actuated by no suddeu emotien or neonsiderate reasoning of the mind, bat only our representa‘ives both im Co:.- gress and the -tate legistatures, of the | unmistakable approaching conditioa of | affaire;—' hue g.ving protection to one class of disabied citizens a: d denying said protection to a clisa of more so disabled contemporaries—the ex-:l-v-s —ie cer‘atniy a dark star ia the crowa cf our America O, thou proud and boasting America —the laud of the free and home of the b rave, art thou a respecter of persons ? Wilt not thou be weighed in th bal- anceand fouad waatingas bas Kugland | who is neglecting her duty 'o her Gud, | and to her sutj-cs py fightisg for gain? | Ill fares the land, to hastening ills, a Prey, W here wealth accumulates and mep decay, Is 1t not -aid ‘*cuat the see.. of the righteous shal! not beg bread ?’’ Are vot those who do right promised a bountitul growth of whatever seed they {| may plant! ‘'Let each examine bim-— seif”’ to see If nis heart is right, Ka-/ courage ani educate the Negro. cease! preying up» his prejudice and iga»-! rauce and God wi'l bless you more) abundantly ; our homes will have bet | | ter protection, and the country strong religious so 18 and daughters. { New Lewisv'lle, Ark. Yours, | Lee. 17. 1901. M, M. Murray, ! . A Strong Plea Pensioning the Old fer Ex Slaves, Hon. M M. Murray, of New Lewis- vile, Arkanras, whore cut appears elsc- where, ranks as: n3of the best Known eclored Republicav representatives in Soutbwest Arka:s S He first saw the lightofd yin Kn<scl county, Alabama, January 6to, 1856. He has spent many years of siccessful servi e for the good of his country. He bas spent twe ity - three years 8S teacner in the schol room, one tarpi in the Arka 8:s L-gie- lature, aad the only coiored delezats or member of the Soutbern Cotto” ex- chenge Ccnvention held a. Little Rock, A’k., in October 1882 He has been active in p: litical cir- cles and a live Jong Reyubizn He hag gone ag a delegates to nearly every Republican Convention in his Sit tor the last 14 years, and attended th National Repu lcan Converition at Pailidelphia from ube third distric’ of Arkaueas, where he joined tn carrying a flag at the :omioation of the Hons Wm McKinley and Thro iore Roos: - velt aruund the Export Hall it is said th«t only a few years ago he s'ood an exceptionally god examination be fore the bar in bis town forthe prac tice of law. He ia the Republican election commissioner of his county. chairman of the Republican committee ot the ssm3, and was elected a few days ego amember of the Board of Di rectors of Arken-as for the Wor.d’s Fa't at 8. Lous io 1903 Ha is a free aniaccepted ma‘o. in good standing and @ Christian gentle- man. He 18 HoLrich, but owns some valuable property in his town and coanty. Read what he says abou pensioning the old Negru ex-slaves 0! 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Here's health to one whose heart is true as steel, Whose years have passed in Freedom's holy cause, In caring for a brother's woe, a brother's weel, In fighting direful wrong and baneful laws, Here's health to one whose lofty mien and brow, Bespeaks the noble mind, the spirit proud, That feareth not the tyrant bold. It ow, That cringeth not when traitors thunder loud. Here's health and more of hale and hearty years For one who loved the fires of wit and joy, Who oft dispensed these gifts amidst his peers, And friends who sought a heart without alloy Although in twain, the fateful sisters three, Have cut the mazy web of many friends Who brightly traced life's morn and moon with thee, A light within still glows and pleasure lends. So here's a health to thee! Still may there be, Full many friends to cheer, to soothe, to love, Thus shall December, bleak and wintry see! A merry glea of May! A spring tide from above! Mrs Booker T. Washington Readers of The Colored American are too well acquainted with the valuable and far-reaching work of Mrs. Margaret Washington, wife of Booker T Washington, to need a lengthy sketch of this noble woman; out we are highly pleased to be able to present with the cut of Mrs. Washington a few facts of interest that may not be so generally know. Mrs. Washington is a Mississippi A. B. MRS. B.T. WASHINGTON. by birth, having been reared in a small town in that state. When quite a girl she was sent to Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, where she took the classical course, graduating in 1889. She was looked upon as a model pupil, and as a senior was often monitor for lower class girls; and they, to this day, delight to tell of her excellent methods of discipline. After graduating from Fisk she came to Tuskegee and for four years was Dean of the Women's Department in that school. In 1893 she married Professor Booker T. Washington, and is now Superintendent of Girls' Industries at Tuskegee Mrs. Washington has satisfactorily held many important official positions and is now President of the Southern Federation which meets in annual convention. December thirtieth and thirty-first in Vicksburg, Mississippi; 1st Vice President of the National Association of Colored Women and Editor of "Notes." the Association organ. Very modest in disposition, only those in her immediate vicinity know of the heroic work Mts. Washington is doing among the women and girls of the Southland. Washington, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, W. SHINGTON, D. Cluo Reminescences. MRS B T. WASHINGTON. A number of years ago, when I sat and listened with rapt interest to the personal reminiscences of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's early club work, and to those of the sainted Miss Willard's early temperance labors, I little dreamed that the time was not far distant when the women of my own race would be as thoroughly enthusiastic as women were ten, fifteen, years ago. Those fields were then comparatively new to the Angle-Saxon race. Few had seen the great hidden power of these movements; and our time had not yet come. The years have passed, and from a few clubs scattered here and there among our women, have sprung state federations combined with the Northwestern and Southern federations and our National Association. We are not far out from our formative period as sectional or National Federations, my mind takes a retrospective glance at the early days of our first effort in organizing a single woman's club. A meeting was called to discuss the necessity of having an organization for the higher mental development of our women. Thirteen women responded to the call and with an uncanny dread, bordering on superstitious awe, arising from what seemed an unpropitious beginning because of the "unlucky number," the club was organized Seven years of club life have gone. They have been years of encouragement and advance. Yet many of our club transactions were more otherwise than wise. Looking back now from what seems a superior club height compared with then, our lack of experience in parliamentary uses was amusing. For the sake of those whose mistakes in "Roberts" may be a thorn in the club flesh, let me suggest parliamentary drills. They helped us out of the Slough of Despond. Our club aim was the higher mental development of women, once a week when ten ministers wives, whose husbands were retired or in active service, met their presiding spirit—herself a minister's wife—they planned and worked for the forces that were in embryo in their respective churches. The "town and country mothers' union" was another, banded together under their director, herself a mother, who helped the memoers of the union to look out for the interests of home and family. Talks were given on training and caring for children throughout all periods of their lives. Beautifying home, development of small industries, poultry raising and gardening, were among the practical subjects discussed and successfully experimented upon. Another division took prison work, looked after those charged with minor offences. Small boys, whose evil associations had led them to country confines, were saved from the worse fate of a convict camp by the saving influence of the prison committee and literary programs were conducive to that end for the immediate club members; but in these early years, our strength to do lay in the knowledge of our weakness, and no outside work was attempted. Among the pleasant events of those days, was an invitation from the Brooklyn Loyal Union to join that body, on condition of this club's taking the name of the Union. The Women's League of Washington extended an invitation for the club to become a branch of that if it would adopt its aims and constitution. Coming as these invitations did from older sources of club work, they served to strengthen the zeal of the band that grew and soon extended its borders. It was the fall of '95 that found the club numbering just two times thirteen but nine divisions of work were taken under as many heads selected from the club The first division ally was a club of minister's wives. Denominationalism was forgotten appeals were made in behalf of the youthful sinner. Two social purity circles were organized and conducted weekly. A domestic circle was another movement formed to train the town girls for their home duties. A division of small girls in sewing and other girls in cooking composed one circle for whom rooms were rented by the efforts of one of the social purity clubs. In these rooms the work was conducted. The W.C.T.U work came in for a share of interest on Sunday while the Current History Club met, read and reflected, then gave the benefit of their cogitations to the main divisions of the club 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. Illu. CO., Chesman Bldg. St. Louis, Mo. we can personally assure our readers t the Salvona Soap Co., i$ thoroughly reliable and trusted worthy—Editor } we can personally assure our readers t the Sa worthy.—Editor ) Second Baptist Lyceum 3rd Street, between H and I sts n. w. A FREE FORUM Meets every Sunday at 8:15 p. m. LIVE TOPICS, ABLE SPEAKERS, GOOD MUSIC. The public cordially invited. Seats Free R. W. THOMPSON, President. REV. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, Past r. TRY — CONGRESSIONAL COFFEE. CAN'T BE BEAT. THE GREAT A. & P. Tea Company Manufacturer of HIGH GRADE CIGARS. Box Trade a Specialty. 514 412 Street, S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` AMI SEMENTS. Wm. N. Hehl. Slowly, but surely, the ripples in the stream enlarged There are thirteen divisions of the club that began with thirteen members. Not one division has fallen by the way. The offboots from the main branch form the most interesting phase of the club work. The mothers brought their boys to their union. The Frederick Douglas Willing Workers' Band sprang out of that for the boys. They attend the night school in the town, have their penny savings bank and are not only learning to read and write but to make salts and build houses, as brick masonry and carpentry are taught. The girls' sewing and cooking classes have risen to the dignity of graded work in those lines daily in rooms properly fitted Eight miles in the country is a plantation settlement conducted on the plan of the college settlements in our larger cities. This plantation is an outgrowth of the mothers' union. The little cottage, garden, brick patch and poultry yard served as a model for the cabin homes on the plantation. A school for the children is conducted seven months in the year in the day, and for the parents and old r ones at night. 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W. WASHINGTON, N. C1 RECORD YEAR IN RACING. State Tax Shows Biggest Increase In Sport's History. Albany, December 15—Charles W. Anderson, the State Supervisor of Racing Accounts, sent to Controller Knight on Saturday his reports on the amounts to be assessed on the six racing associations holding licences from the State Racing Commission. This assessment is under the law providing that such associations shall pay to the state for the benefit of the agricultural societies five per cent. of their gross receipts annually. The showing for the past season is a record. Prior to this the tax of 1894 was the largest. In that year both the running and the trotting associations, in round figures, paid in J. MR. CHAS. W. ANDERSON, of New York. $125 000. This year the tax of the association holding running races for thoroughbreds alone is $128 581 50, a showing which is far beyond even what the agricultural societies anticipated it would be. The tax on the several associations contributing to this $128,581.00 is as follows: Coney Island Jockey Club $32 016.39 Brooklyn Jockey Club 29,673 64 Westchester Racing Ass'n 21,609 39 Brighton Beach Racing Ass'n,20,380 69 Saratoga Association 13,630 61 Queens County Jockey Club, 11 270.88 ation girl. lives in the little cottage near the quarters. The Band of Mercy is no small factor in defence of the dumb creatures. The committee representing the Band connected with the club, has not only been instrumental in saving the animals from abuse, but in having them better fed, because of its vigilance in stopping careless countrymen with illy-fed and poorly cared for teams of oxen and mules, overburdened and struggling with heavy loads. In the early life of the club Miss Susan B. Anthony wrote a letter commending the movement and giving pleasant expressions of her impressions and hopes for our people. It may be that Miss Anthony's spirit has pervaded the club atmosphere during all these years, and it has resulted in a suffrage division very recently added and giving at least variety to the topics discussed from time to time on the current questions of the times. For obvious reasons this thirteenth division has neither asserted itself nor extended its borders. It seems rather a striking coincidence that the club has grown from a single club to thirteen divisions. The fact was unnoticed until I noted it in jotting down these few reminiscences of the Tuskegee Women's Club, - its beginning and its present work. ruin, shame and disgrace to When, like gold, his heart tried by fire, and his soul put all filthiness, admit him. when we have secured so much we will have in a measure special purity. Phoenix, Ar 336 338 The club work of our women has so many possi bilities. It it bound to continue practical because the welfare of a race depends upon the earnest co-operation of our women in saving the home of many by teaching helpless women and children that are being destroyed "for lack of knowledge." Tuskegee, A'a. Miss Olive Henderson, a teacher in the public schools of Leavenworth, Kansas, has organized a "Mothers' Club with membership from the mothers' of the children in her grade. She states, 'I come in daily contact with so many children, and felt that by the organization, I might perhaps help the mothers somewhat.' We wish more of our teachers would catch this spirit of "helping the mothers somewhat." The mid year meeting of the Executive Board of the North Eastern Federation will be held in Boston, D cember twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth The National Council of Women of which the N. A C W is an affiliated member has now ready for sale a pin designed in red, white and blue ename representing the council seal. The center is white surrounded by a band of blue, upon which is worked in letter of gold, "National Council of Women" All members of organizations belonging to the Council are entitled to wear this pin. It is made in two grades of rolled gold and solid gold. The former selling for seventy-five cents each, and the latter one dollar and twenty five cents each,—orders of a dozen or more, eight dollars per dozen. It is hoped that all organizations will at once place large orders when so doing, address Kate Weller Barrett, M D, D. S. C, 218 3rd Street, Northwest, Washington D. C, SOCIAL PURITY. MR8 FRANK SHIRLEY. Too much, me thinks, cannot be said on the subject of 'Social Purity;' it is a problem which confronts us at every turn we make in social life. That our very best society is in a measure, corrupt is a deplorable fact, but true. One has only to investigate, to be convinced of its ubiquity. Why society locks, the purity it should have, is a problem which has long been before the public, but which too few have attempted to solve. One of the greatest hindrances toward its purification is nor negligence. Too often we simply shrug our shoulders in the privacy of our home, or uplift our eye-brows in public at the admittance of certain peons to elite society. If we would rouse ourselves to action, establish and enforce rigid rules of social-equality, we would soon see it cleansed from corruptures and insidious evils which exist. Some one will perhaps say, "what do you mean by social equality?" To such I will say this; judge a man as you judge a woman. If we close, the portals of our society against an erring and wanton woman (which is right) let us then close, them against the profligate, the buccanal, and the roue, who seeks for nothing but what is derogatory to society. When we close the gate against a woman, let us take heed lest we ear, before we admit him who was her partner in guilt and shame. Do not think for ones moment, dear readers, that I would t-p-hold a woman who does wrong. Far from it! But let us stop saying "A man's a man, far a that." What of the homes he destroys what of the souls he despoils of all that is dear, leaving the broker-heart to be tussed and wrecked on life's se? Shall we bolt out all such sins against him and remember then no more? Heaven crys out "No! No!! If there is aught which causes us to be un certain about admitting a man into select society, let us investigate his reputation the same as we do that of a woman. No matter what his personal appearance may be, if there is a big, black, spot on his reputation, close the gates against him, lest he bring ruin, shame and disgrace to our homes. When, like gold, his heart has been cried by fire, and his soul purged from all filthines, admit him. 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Thomas L Leathwood, proprietor. Remember the place, 1501 Misset northwest. 6 THE NEW CONSTITUTION. A Colored Man Views of its Effect on His Race. George H. Wilkerson, M D, in The Mobile Register. To the Editor of The Register: Apropos the disscussion for and against the new Constitution for the State of Alabama, recently ratified, and which will go into effect the 28th of this month I desire to express an opinion of mine and many others of my race relative to the new instrument and its bearing on the relation, opportunities and possibilities of Negro citizenship. The feature bearing on the suffrage question has been the portion of the new Constitution which has awakened the most intense interest, consideration and discussion of both races. It is without gainay that the typical Negro with his abasements and his excellencies is in the South. The opportunities and achievements of this people in this section must be the status of the race and the section in glory or shame. In the South's development toward a new and greater life, whether the presence of the Negro is a necessity, is useless to discuss. Our being here is an incident which cannot be practically relieved by statutory enactment, persuasive efforts of emigrant agents, amalgamation or other schemes equally delusive and distasteful. The South can be rid of but one way, and that is by extermination and this will never be. No problem is ever settled until it is settled right. Vain will be the effort to make a pacific adjustment of the two races' relations according to any other standard. In spite of the evils which some of both races see in the new Constitution, some conservative thinkers of my race do not regard it as vicious in all of its applications. "Tis an ill wind that bows nobody good," The possible evils of unqualified sffrage are clear to the mind of all intelligence, regardless of color. The new Constitution disqualifies those who have been convicted of a felony; it requires the payment of poll tax, $150 a year, and eight months prior to the election; it qualifies as a recognition and appreciation service as a soldier, the qualification extending to those who are descendants of a soldiers, whether literate or illiterate; it enfranchises any illiterate if it is clearly shown to the registrar that he understands the duties of citizenship the enfranchised illiterate must be registered before 1903 after that date illiterate disqualification applies to all new voters. Beginning with 1903 every male of age, literate or illiterate, regardless of color, may qualify, if it is shown that he or his wife has $300 worth of taxable property. The injustice possible to the black voter when his registration and intelligent qualification are to be passed upon by the judgment of registrar, will be only temporary, from November 23, 1901 to January 1, 1903. The possible bn fits which I see in it for the Negro are: 1. It stimulates patriotism. 2. It should elevate his id a of honorable citizenship by putting a premium on morality. 3. It will be an incentive to saving frugality. 4. It will encourage or force him to bear his portion, more largely, of public expense by the payment of poll tax or be disqualified. 5 It will reveal to him the fact that THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q. 1 ignorance and illiteracy are terribly expensive. In this light, he will grow into a consciousness that true citizenship is at a premium, because it means patriotism, education, wealth, character, the sum total of all human excellencies. With these qualifications of citizen ship it is "to have and to hold" the great forces concerned in raising the race in capacity and accomplishment toward all that an American civilization should represent. Will the new Constitution do this? I trust it will Work with patience and hope. "This lit tle article" announced the caller, "will meet with the approbation of your readers." "I'm afraid," said the editor, not unkindly, "it will not meet with the approbation of our readers." "Why not?" "Because it will never get a chance." Mr. Parker in Charlottesville, Va. Mr. J. B. Parker. "the hero of Buffalo," was in the city Monday night before last and spoke at the First Baptist Church to a fairly good sized audience regardless of the storm that came up about the time of opening. The choir sang "America." Rev. J. C. Lias of Shiloh Baptist Church prayed, after which the choir sang the anthem, "Wake the Song." Rev. R. C. Quarles the pastor of the church made an address of welcome, allowed by a solo by Mrs. Ida Byrd Seay. Rev. R B Hardy, pastor Mt. 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Separate unions may defer the settlement of the problem of industrial relations between the races, but there can be no permanent settlement unful the adjustment is effected upon right lines. There can be no peace until every industrious man is given the fullest opportunity to acquire a knowledge of the trades and business callings and is permitted to reap the rewards of his skill, untrammeled by restrictive laws The Negro boy is denied the white boy's chance as an apprentice by the dictum of the labor organizations. By the same token, the Negro who happens to pick up a trade, largely by working with those of his own race, is not generally permitted to utilize his talent in the printing offices controlled by unions, or on the massive buildings that are going up every day in our great commercial centers. A Negro book-keeper, salesman, telegraph operator or section chief, in the employ of the rich corporations, is so rare as to make the few successful ones the subject of widespread remark. It is the protest of the white labor organizations that keeps them out. These bodies are powerful in politics, and a boycott at their hands can cause great financial loss to business men who dare to oppose them. But they are given affictious value by the abject fear of leg sators and employers. If the heavy corporations—wealthy enough to be independent and fair—would 'take the bull by the horns' and employ Negroes at will, and back their action by all the strength of their money and prestige, the labor unions would be compelled to submit, or allow their places to go to men of greater liberality of opinion on the color question. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. The white men who now work unco plainingly beside Negro clerks in t departments at Washington would raise a terrible "fog" if they were asked to do the same thing in a state business house. They yield to the situation in the government service because they cannot help themselves. They would yield to the private em ployers if the latter would stand together as manly men and display a rigid backbone. The Negro is not half as much in need of charity as he is of an opportunity to work He is the most reliable American, and his contribution to the moral forces of the land is growing larger as the years go by, despite the obstacles placed in his pathway. The Negro, to the manor born, certainly deserves to be shown as much consideration as the foreigner, who finds a congenial home upon our shores and who is granted an equal chance in the battle for bread. This is an important question and the American Federation of Labor must develop more breadth and a kindlier spirit of brotherhood for all wage earners if it would live up to what it professes to be. --- There can be no republican party built up in the South without Negro manhood. NO ROOM FOR THE CHINESE The Chinese are a menace to American labor. Their cheap methods of living render them dangerous competi- tors to the American who loves a well-appointed home and insists upon ample food for his family. The Chinese have ruined the business of the washerwoman and are crowding Negro men out of such positions as cook waiter, valet and barber, where we once had practically a monopoly. The Chinese are unassimilable into the American body politic. He cannot or will not become a part of occidental civilization. There is but one way out. The Geary ex-clusion act must be continued, and more than that, it must be more rigidly enforced. This country is a refuge for the oppressed of other lands, but they must not come here to oppress us by their absurd, unwholesome and unacceptable systems,—and we will none of it. America is for people who will make it better, stronger, wiser America is for only those who are susceptib'e of Americanization. There is no room in this land for the disease-breeding, miserly, clannish and heathen "Chinee." This may not be generous, but it is just to those of us who have fought and suffered to preserve our heritage and make it worth something to posterity. Mr Wu is loyal to his countrymen. But how would he with all of his breadth regard the advent into China of a horde of Africans who showed no capacity, no willingness to merge themselves into the civilization of the Flowery Kingdom? It makes a big difference whose ox is gored, Support Negro journals that sustain the manhood of the race. A MESSAGE TO ALL THE PEOPLE President Roosevelt's message to Congress was an admirable document, comprehensive, lucid and without a halting step upon leading issues. The tribute to the lamented McKinley was tender and fitting. The denunciation of anarchy and all forms of lawlessness was strong and unequivocal. The discussion of trusts and our commercial status was clean-cut and logical, and the conditions that surround our sev eral executive departments were handled in a sprightly, business-like fashion. The message was a refreshing departure from some of the hackneyed state papers of the past, and has been read carefully by the thousands who have been accustomed to skim over the dif. ferent paragraphs. The omission of reference to the Negro cannot be called an actual omission. Criticism of the President for his failure to mention our race by name is wholly out of place, for he talked to all the people, mentioning none of the full-fledged Americans by class designation. When he talked prosperity he talked to the high, the low, the rich and the poor and when he arraigned the anatist and other enemies of society he "horpooned" the lyncher and the mobocrat as well. The President's first message reads well, and the "man behind the pen" is the kind of an executive that will bring to bear all the force of a vigorous personality to see that his recommendations receive courteous treatment at the hands of Congress. We are reminded that the Negroes haven't had an indignation meeting in a "coon's age." The Eleventh Annual Session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held at Tuskegee, Alabama, February 19th and 20th. These annual sessions are accomplishing great good in the way of influencing the Negro farmers of the South to acquire property, to get out of the one-room cabin, and to take more interest in the education of their children. Reduced rates are usually granted by all of the railroads so that persons interested in studying the Negro problem at first hand can have a chance to be present at these annual sessions without undue outlay of money. Booker T. Washington, Principal of Tuskegee Institute, is the promoter of these conferences and extends a cordial invitation to the public at large to be present at the next session in February. And what is to become of Tammany's Afro-American adherents? D. W. Culp, Esq., of Atlanta, Ga., is preparing a compendium of literature called "The Negro of the Twentieth Century." His list of contributors embrace some of the race's ablest writers and thinkers. Among the Washingtonians represented are Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Hon. George H. White, Editor E. E. Cooper, Hon. J. W. Lyons, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Prof. Kelly and Mr. R. W. Thompson. Mr. Booker T. Washington of The Tuskegee Institute was recently offered. One Thousand Dollars per week for as many weeks as he would accept to lecture under the auspices of a northern lecture bureau. Owing to the absorbing character of the work at Tuskegee he has been compelled to decline the offer. The slave holding South never loses an opportunity to make an effort to justify the monstrous wrong of slavery and their subsequent determination to keep the colored people down. They have persistence; but a great cruel wrong is hard to justify even to ones own conscience. The year of our Lord, 1903, is not far off The director-general of the Negro exhibit should be at work now with his plans. Mr. Washington's commission cannot be made out $ ^{10} $ quickly to suit our people. Editor Murphy of the Afro-American Ledger should muzzle his little ministerial understudy who is constantly striking out from under cover. Such a man is not fit to preach the gospel of the lowly Nazarene. Evidences accumulate toward a suspicion that the Hon. Thomas Taggart will be a factor in the democsatic councils in 1904. A NEW RECORDER OF DEEDS (Bontinued from first page) no north. He sought rather, to estab a civilization without a slave and without a prejudice. As I waited on him with a delegation nearly three years ago to seek a solution of existing difficulties, he remarked to the delegation: 'I am trying to solve this matter now. Be patient; trust in God. We have tried every other method. Let us try the one that I have in mind, and if that fails blame me, I am interested in all the people of the country—the white people, the colored people, and the Indian—and I would be glad to reconcile them all' In the war with Spain he recognized northern soldiers and northern officers, southern soldiers and southern officers, and he also recognized Negro soldiers and Negro officers, thereby showing that he was wont to harmonize all existing differences, heal all jealousies, and plot out all prejudices and animosities. He wanted to make the nation a homogeneous whole, without class or sectional or race condition. This cruel assassination is the tribute which anarchy pays to free and popular government. It means that either anarchy must die or the government whose life it imperils. It is a moment of mourning. Every American heart is touched by the infamy. We realize fully now that there are depths of infamy and there are heights of fame. While we deplore the loss of President McKinley, we console ourselves with the thought that he is safe in the heavenly rest. His was a Christian life, devoid of pomp and vanity. His devotion to his wife was the glory of his life, and the nation sympathizes with her as it would for itself. 'Not my will, but Thine, be done,' is uttered by him in his last moments as an expression of complete resignation and willingness to abide by whatever the Master commands. As he hummed 'Nearer, My God, to Thee,' the earth receded, the glories of official position disappeared, the sight of the Executive Mansion was lost to view, the sight of friends, supporters and Cabinet vanished and the angelic host hove into sight to waft him to the spirit land on high, to dwell forever with the grander, purer and nobler souls— 'Nearer to Thee." Booker T. Washington Calls. Booker Washington, president of the Tuskegee Normal Institute at Tuskegee, Ala., was with the presidxnt for a considerable time to day. He was received in the cabinet room. While he was taking to the President Secretary Hitchcock arrived, and Mr. Washington left in company with the Secretary of the Interior. Mr. Washington declined to make any statement as to his business with the President, but it is believed they discussed southern apointments. Washington Star, WINTER CATARRH In All Its Phases and Stages Cured by Peruna. UNNY SOUTH. Bob Cole Gives a Wedding Present—The Band of Mercy at Work-The Women on the Alert and the Gossip at the Ga'e City of the South. Atlanta, Ga., Special:—During the past week Cup'd has held high carnival in the Gate City. Last Wednesday night he took to his embrace, Mr Bevy H, Townley and Miss Hall. Mr. Townley is one of Atlanta's most popular young business men and Miss Hall his bride, is of our best families On the same evening at 202 E Cain Street, Mr. John B. Greenwood, a carrier in the Atlanta Post Office, and Miss Mary E Brittain, Assistant Principal in the Houston Street School, (where L. M. Hershaw and his good lady taught for many years) were married. Rev. Geo. Staudig and Rev. Dr. H. H. Proctor officiated. At 8:30 o'clock, Mr. J. K. Phillips and Miss Mitie Smith, also a teacher, best man and maid of honor appeared followed by the bride and groom, the bride bearing a beautiful bouquet of bride roses. She was elegantly attired in a beautiful satin gown trimmed in pointed lace. Miss Rev Dr. J. D Gordon presided at the piano. The residence was beautifully illuminated, the porch being covered with white cloth and the lights showing through it. The attendance was large and composed of the best families in the city and state. Among the many valuable presents were; a solid oak extension during table given by Dr. T. H. Slater, Merrs. M. Amos, C. C. Beasley, W. H. Reeves; Silver Tea Set Waiter by Miss M. R. Cole and her brother, "Bob" Cole of New York; a full dinner set by Messrs M. A, Thomas, W. L. Logan, Thomas Payne, E M Martin, F. N Landrum, — King; a fine onyx table by the 8th grade pupils of Houston Street School and many other handsome presents including both silver and china wares, cut-glass, linen and wooden ware, literature, renaissance laces art decorations, canned fruits and groceries. The wedding tables were laden with the best and rarest viands the markets afforded: Mrs. A. F. Herndon leaves for Boston on the twenty-fifth where she will take instructions in voice culture. She will be absent until May next. W. H. Landrum left this week for Arkansas with the hope of regaining his impaired health. Miss Stella White of Michell Street School and Mr. Thomas Reed of Athens are to be married on the twenty-seventh proximo. Miss Mary Wright who teaches in Athens. Ga., is also to be married soon to a brother of Mr. Thomas Reed. And thus the good work goes on. Charlotteville, Va, News Notes. Mr. Abram Ward one of our oldest citizens, died at his home on Ridge St. Monday. The remains of Ms. Luther Howard were brought home from the mines of Pennsylvania where he was killed by a cave-in, last week. The Y. M. C. A. work in the city is beginning to put on new life. Mrs. Mary O. Kelser has returned home from Long Branch, N. J., where she was hastily called on account of the death of her sisters husband, Mr. Harry Dangler. Mr. Ottowa L. Ward and Miss Aunie V. Perry were married at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Charlie Perry on Preston's Heights on the right of the 11th inst., by Rev. R.C. Quarlse. Pastor of First Bapt. Church, after the marri- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. J. WINT In All Its P C. MRS. J. E. MILLS, OF NORWICH, CONN. Mrs. J. E. Mills, 464 Main street, Norwich, Conn., in a recent letter "I write to let you know what Peruna has done for me. I live with catarrh since I was ten years old. At times my head trunk I would be obliged to stay in a dark room. Nothing helped in clan said I could never be cure 1. "I began taking Peruna this spring and find myself greatly I have not had an attack since I took my first bottle. I think cure me. Peruna has improved my appetite and health in gained twenty pounds in three months. I have recommended my friends, who also find it very beneficial, I advise any catarrh to use Peruna." Thousands of men and women all over the United States Mrs. J. E. Mills, 464 Main street, Norwich, Conn., in a recent letter says: "I write to let you know what Peruna has done for me. I have been troubled with catarrh since I was ten years old. At times my head troubled me so that I would be obliged to stay in a dark room. Nothing helped me and my physician said I could never be cure 1. "I began taking Peruna this spring and find myself greatly benefited by it. I have not had an attack since I took my first bottle. I think in time it will cure me. Peruna has improved my appetite and health in general. I have gained twenty pounds in three months. I have recommended it to several of my friends, who also find it very beneficial, I advise any one troubled with catarrh to use Peruna." age, a reception was tendered the newly married couple at the home of the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rice Ward, near the rear the University of Virginia. Mr.Andrew.Tibbs and Miss Annie B Childress were married Thanksgiving week at the home of Rev. R B. Hardy B.D, Pastor of Mt. Zion Bapt. Church Mr. J. W. Dunston of Charleston, S C., visited his brother Mr. R E Wood last week. The home of Mr. Louis Jackson at Stony Point in the County was totally destroyed by fire some days ago. He has a wife and two small children who were made home'ess. Everything in the House was destroyed including over $100 worth of books belonging to an older son who attended Hampton Normal School. Mr. Wm. H. Parago, sole agent for the Richmond Music Company of this district, went to Richmond last week, on business; for the firm. He reports special rates on all musical instruments for the Christmas holidays. Prof. W. R. Watkins of Salem, Va. was in the city last week. The Gordon Broom Factory is turning out a fine line of brooms and find easy salts. We wish them much success. The Colored American can be had at Mr. W. B. Pclard's barber shop. MONTICELLO, --- wich, Conn., in a recent letter says: ma has done for me. I have been troubled At times my head troubled me so that room. Nothing helped me and my physic and find myself greatly benefited by it, my first bottle. I think in time it will appetite and health in general. I have s. I have recommended it to several or eficial, I advise any one troubled with over the United States use Peruna WIDOWS OF THE PRESIDENTS The United States Government has always bestowed a fostering care upon loved ones left behind by Chief Executive, and in a number of instances it has been joined in this work by a solicitous public. The provision that has been made for Mrs, Grant, Mrs. Garfield and Mrs. McKinley, and the widows of other famous national personages, is published for the first time in the January 'Deliniator," In an article by Walden Fawcett, entitled Notable Pensioners of the Nation. The illustrations which accompany the articles show the present homes of these illustrious women, some of the interiors of the memorial rooms. Wedding Bells A very pretty home wedding took place on Howard Avenue. Anacostia, D. C., Wednesday evening, December 18th, when Miss Fannie Beacher Stowe Johnson and Dr. Rezin H. Shipley, were united. The parlors were prettily decorated with palms and other potted plants. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. R. S. Johnson, was very tastily gowned in white liberty satin, sat off by a necklace of pearls and the delicate drapery of the bridal veil. She carried a boquet of bride roses. The bridesmaids were 10 They do so because they have learned by experience tha it is a valuable medicine. Not only is it a valuable medicine but it is applicable to the climatic allments of winter and summer. Extremes of heat and cold in the United States make it a land of catarrh. Nearly everybody has catarrh. This is more especially true among the middle and lower classes. Exposure to the climate, hard work, and unventilated sleeping rooms are the principal causes. Charitable institutions have found, by bitter experience, that catarrhal diseases are not only the most numerous of all other diseases put together, but they are the hardest to cure. Peruna is a specific for this class of diseases. No other remedy can take its place. Thousands of cases of chronic catarrh are cured by the use of simply a bottle. People who have spent large sums to be cured of catarrh, have turned to Peruna as a last resort, and been cured by the use of a single bottle. It is a sure cure for coughs, colds, la grippe and catarrh in its many phases. Whether the catarrh is located in the head, throat, lungs, stomach, kidneys or pelvic organs, Peruna is a prompt and never-failing cure. Mrs. Sarah Jones, Pleasant Plain, Ia. writes: "I wish to acknowledge my appreciation of the benefits received from Peruna and Manalin in the treatment of what was pronounced systemic catarrh. I took Peruna for a while and discontinued the use of it as I felt so much better. The latter part of the winter and early spring there was so much sickness here, an epidemic of colds and pneumonia prevailed. I had an attack of cold in catarrhal form, suffering with facial neuralgia and headache, but continued taking Peruna and Manalin and was soon restored without being prostrated with weakness." A book written by Dr. Hartman on the different phases of catarrh and their treatment, also "Health and Beauty," written especially for women, sent free to any address by The Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio. Miss G. R. Simpson, who was becom- ingly attired in pink mousseline de soie and carried a bouquet of pink roses, and Miss Ethel Brent, who wore white organdie and also carried a bouquet of pink roses. Dr. J. H. Johnson, who was a fellow student of the groom's, acted as best man. There were a large number of handsome and useful presents. The bridal pair left the same evening for an extended trip through the west and after Jan. 1, 1902, will be at home on Howard Avenoe, Anaestia, D. C. It Leads Them All The Hotel Dale, Atlantic City N. J., the largest and most complete and most elegantly furnished hotel in the United States for the accommodation of colored people. The proprietor, Mr. E. W Dale, on account of not being able to give the management his personal attention, would be glad to consider a proposition from some experienced hotel manager for the purchase of this hotel. will be a paying investment to the right parties. Address E. W. Dale, Cape May, N. J. The 10th street Baptist church has organized a Sunday afternoon lyceum, Prof. N, E, We.heriess made the opening address Sunday the 8th inst.