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The COLORED Library of Congress American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX NO.39. The Tenets of the Party of Lincoln, Grant and McKinley. The Party of Progress—The Party of Right and Justice.—Mr. Geo. W. Ellis Anathamezes the Democracy and Pays a Glowing Tributo to President Roosevelt and the Negre Soldiery. We cannot present the picture of the subject of our sketch to the readers of The Colored American without telling them in a brief way the story of its success and achievements. The race is rich in its legacy of educated young men and women who have graduated from schools, colleges and universities but who for some reason or other drop out of sight as it were. Our subject is one of the "survival of the florest." He is a Kansan by birth and by education. His early training was obtained in the public schools of Kansas, and having passed the lower grades he entered the Archison High School and graduated with honors. Not satisfied with the education attained he spent five years in college, two in the law department of the University of Kansas located at Lawrence, Kans. and graduated high in his class. At this time Mr. Ellis had many flattering offers to teach school, to go into business, to take the lecture platform and to enter journalism, but feeling that his work was not yet completed he left his native heath and went to New York and entered the Gunton Institute of Economics and Sociology where he graduated after a two years' course. At the invitation of his friends he returned to his his home in Kansas and at once took an active part in politics. Very naturally he was republican, and was in great demand as a speaker. He has spoken in three State Campaigns and in one National Campaign. With the last he spoke in connection with the leading speakers in Kansas, Missouri and other Western States. When the Twelfth Census was opened he was appointee to an important clerkship in this office and assigned to the Population Division. As such he has made a record which stands second to none in the office. Mr. Elms is a credit to the race, to his party and is deserving of all of the honors that can be bestowed upon him. We print herewith one of a number of speeches delivered by him in the last Campaign. It speaks for itself. Democratic supremacy means national prostration. It stands for ex- WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY. JANUARY 4, 1902. MR. GEORGE W. ELLIS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, ploded theories, unsettled finances and id e labor; for uninvested capital, deserted markets and a long list of shocking crimes against American laws, American citizens and American progress Republ can accession of power is always hailed as the dawn of a better day. When the republic was simply in its economic and social structure, weak at home and disrespected abroad, republican policies, by fearless leaders and wise statesmanship, raised the nation to the most powerful and exalted station among the nations of the earth The supreme test of any political party to control the affairs of any state or nation, is its ability to wisely serve the people along the lines of material and intellectual progress. In this respect republican service is unparalleled in the history of nations. The republican party has demonstrated its right to rule. And as long as the American people are true to the best interest of home and country, of the individual and mankind, the republican party will plan and execute the affairs of this nation, shape and control the destiny of the world. CAPITAL INTERESTED IN REPUBLICAN SUPREMACY. All capital is interested in republican supremacy, whether in the mine, on the farm or in the factory Democracy frightens capital, republicanism encourages its investment Democracy threatens it with confiscation, republicanism guarantees its security. Nature is inexhaustible in her riches. Capital seeks her treasures only when its investment is secure against unreasonable and uneconomic dangers. Under this security it has risked its millions in discovering mines, bridging rivers, scaling mountains and netting the continent with railroads and telegraphs. Capital has used its power to make America the paradise of the world, to bring to the common man, more (Continued on page 8.) AN ACTIVE MISSOURIAN. An Afro-American in the Oil and Trust Business. Mr. E. H. Hale. Treasurer of the El Capitan Oil Company and a Factor in its Management.—Excellent Investments For Afro-Americans.—A Bit of Personal History. The Southwest is noted for men who have risen from the depths to the heights—men who by industry and force of character have made a place for themselves in the world. Such a man is Mr. E. B. Hale, the subject of this article. He was born in Cane Giardeau, Mo., in the early sixties. He came from highly respected parents, who were of a religious turn of mind and gave the boy with his other brothers and sisters, such education as could be obtained at that place at that time. Mr. Hale was an industrious, studious boy from the very beginning, and since he was twenty-one years old has filled many important positions. An present he is the secretary of the El Capitan Oil Company one of the richest and largest of its kind in the Southwest, and the value of whose shares are on the increase at a rapid pace. He has filled such positions as the chief of the St. Louis branch of the Empire Detective Agency of Elmira, N, Y., was state manager for the state of Missouri for the Guardian Endowment society of Boston, Mass., and at present is a clerk in the office of Recorder of Deeds for St. Louis, Mo. He is recommended by such men as Hon. T. C. Young, Mayor, F. M. Anderson, Judge Police Court; E. B. Vace, Chief of Police; William Wright, Postmster; F. Essen, Recorder of Deeds for St. Louis County. Tue advertisement of the El Capitan Oil Company appears in another part of this paper. Folt instructions are given in the advertisement and any reader of The Colored American who has a dollar to invest will find a good investment here. The Woman s League held its annual New Year's reception at Odd Fellows' Hall last Wednesday evening, New Year's Day, at which a large number of representative people of the city called to pay their New Year's greetings. The reception was held for the benefit of the Day Nursery. The officers were Mrs. Helen A. Cook, President, Miss Ella D. Barrier, Secretary, Mrs. Julia A. Tatem, Chairman of the Committee on Reception. A LOCAL DENTIST, And His Power To "Extract." One of our uptown dentists who is noted for his skill in the torture chamber and for his muscular development had an experience recently with one of his patients, a well known professional gentleman, which, while it proved his ability and perseverence, lost him a customer and cost him some cash for repairs. The patient in question had an unsound molar which caused such suffering that he finally overcame his natural dread of dentists and decided to have the tooth extracted. Nerving him self up he went to the D. S. above mentioned and after being assured by that enemy to the public that the operation would be entirely painless, in fact, that the sensation would be very pleasant, he seated himself in the chair and grasping the arms, held on tight. But his suspicions were not entirely disarmed and he told the dentist that when he said "stop" the dentist must pause till he got his breath. He was smilingly re-assured and the forceps were gently inserted into his mouth and he walked with fear and trembling. Twice before the tooth was located he shouted "hold on," and clutched the dentist's wrist. Finally the right one was found and the knight of the forceps similar sardonically as he caught it and braced himself for the pull, but the patient was again not ready and to the best of his ability endeavored to say "hold on," and the other held on—and pulled. With an organized groan the man in the chair writhed and twisted and as the dentist gave a tug he made a violent movement to get away and so convulsive was the attempt that the swinging stand attached to the chair went sailing across the room and the opposite arm of the chair gave way and he fell sprawling to the floor with the forceps still fastened to the tooth. Quick as as a flash the dentist sprang to the prostrate man and placing a knee on his breast and one hand on his forehead he sized hold of the forceps and with an awful jerk pulled the tooth out. Then with great presence of mind and a corresponding amount of prudence he at once arose and walked around to the other side of his chair to await developments. With blood in his mouth and eyes the patient jumped to his feet and in a towering race started for the D S., who in turn started to loop his chair. "What do you mean, sir, by putting your knee on me like that? What do you mean?" and he started full speed ahead while the dentist's retrograde movement increased correspondingly. The dentist did his best to assure his customer that he did not mean anything at all but that he fell on top of him and in endeavoring to remove the forceps from his mouth that they had such hold that the tooth came along too. The gentleman who had been so rudely operated upon while not entirely agreeing with the explanation realized that the original cause of the trouble was removed and in dignified silence paid his bill and departed, while the dentist ruefully gathered up the wreckage and started in to patch up his broken chair. A. G. DEEKUM. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. Q. Little COLORED AMERICANS. For The Colored American. "Bill" Shakespeare often said "Go to —" But where he'd never tell, And though he did not name the place 'Tis plain that he meant—well. Though William used some parts of speech, That shocked folks quite a bit. He never overstepped his bounds, And knew just where to quit. It now looks as if not a single Negro soldier will be appointed as a commissioned officer in one of the twelve native scout regiments in the Philippine Islands. One reason for the great popularity of President Rossevelt's message may be found in the fact that he is just beginning his term. The symposeum on 'The Negro' that has been running in the New York Journal will surely do us good. The concensus of opinion has been that the colored people must be educated. The servant girls of Chicago are organizing for better hours, better pay and better condition generally. It would be a good thing to have such an organization in Washington Let no part of our race become discouraged because of seeing race hard ships. Things have been much worse. We are now passing through a social storm. Every cloud has a silver lining. Let the enemies of the race do their worst. They can no more keep us down than they can keep back tee waters of the Potomac. They can delay and hinder,but they cannot prevent the progress of the race. If the youth of the colored race develop ability and character, get education, make themselves useful in the communities where they reside, get property and homes, and help one another in business there is no power on earth that can keep them down. It is both our duty and our interest to help one another in business and to assist in making successtul all laudable business enterprises conducted by our people. It is only in this way that we can gain our rightful place in the business world. The Negro business man must eschew sentiment. We are a poor people and the head of a family must buy bread bacon, beef, shoes and clothing where he can make his meager means go the farthest. The Negro may begin with a small outfit but he must by reason of cheaper rent and cheaper fixtures keep a notch below the prices offered by his more pretentious rivals. Low prices, fresh stock and strictly business principles will aid materially in obliterating the color line. ```markdown ``` "GO TO" James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Phone 1727 Branch office Alexandria, Va Washington, Dist. Co READ THIS "THE PROCEEDING NATIONAL NEGRO BU Which held its first convention in BOOKER T. WASHINGTON This convention was the first ed business men ever held in the type of business was represented educator, the doctor, the lawyer the merchant and rulers of mun ered and papers read are all in of delegates and others, which the convention. READ THIS BOOK THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24. BOOKER T. 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Every l: the farmer, the banker, the l, the manufacturer, the author, micalities. The addresses deliv- this book besides over fifty cuts makes it a valuable souvenir of HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. ea MARRIED HER STEPSON. Romantic Young Hoosier Gets Sire’s Consent to the Strangest Union on Record, A marriage which has the distinction of being one of the most unique ever solemnized in northern Indiana and in other states, perhaps, took place a few days ago west of Bremen, Ind. The parties in this strange contract were William and Florence Randers, the pride being the young man’s step- mother. The young man applied to the county clerk for a marriage license, but his by Re | A it iy i 2 i i SSS WO = f i WL. fl oe Ze ry \— ro Ae cae GETTING THE LICENSE. appearances indicated that he was not of age, and the request was refused without parental consent in writing. Some time later the young man re- turned, accompanied by an elderly gen- tleman, who testified that he was 55 years of age, that his name was Fred- erick Randers, and that he was the “sther of the applicant. He said he was the divorced husband { the woman hie son intended to iarry, ana that he approved of the ontemplated union, declaring that while it appeared to him like folly on the part of his son, still he would not interfere in the latter’s plans and ad- vised the clerk to grant the license. ‘The papers were then issued and the ceremony took place at once. The age of the bridegroom appears upon the docket as 20 and that of the bride as 22. The young woman, says the Chicago American, married the elder Randers some eight yeara ago, being a case of love at sight, and itisalleged the desire to gain control of the old man’s riches. The union apparently did not bringthe happiness the young woman had pic- tured to herself and she asked for a divorce. Her prayer was granted and Bow she is the wife of her stepsom Belated Wisdom. Mrs. Crimsonbeak—Do you think John, a person gets wisdom with years? Mr. Crimsonbeak—Yes; if I had known as much 20 years ago as I do Bow, I never would have married.— Yenkers Statesman. Might Be Cheaper. Teas—So he jilted her, eh? ‘shat must have made her feel cheap. Jeas—Not as cheap as he might Wish. She computes the damage to her heart at $25,000.—Philadelphia Press. CBill Sarcasm. “Ie thet painter an impressionist?” asked the young woman. “To « certain extent,” answered Miss Cayenne. “He is under the im- Pression that he ts great "—Washing- ton Star, a Me Weulé Knew, “Se—Papa has an absurd notion ‘fat you have money. 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It is this, the fact that he has been free from embarrassing alliances and without bias, that has won him the confidence of the ministers under whom he has served and earned for him the im- portant post to which he has been recently accredited. Signor des Plan- ches upon leaving the home office acted for four years as charge d’af- faires of the Italian legation at Berne, and for three years previous to his present appointment was Ital- ian minister at Belgrade. The new Italian ambassador, like his predecessor, Baron Fava, for so many years a conspicuous figure at the capital and long regarded as one of the handsomest members of the diplomatic corps, is tall and well pro- portioned. He is of the blond type, so rarely met in Italy, with expres- sive blue eyes, soft brown hair, in- clined to wave, and a pale complex- ion. 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The True Reformers are in the running end to stay. ** The disastrous wreck near Lynchburg, Va., instanced the undaunted heorism of a Negro who at imminent peril to his own life held up the head of the engineer pinned beneath the debris until swept back by 'the on-rushing flood. * * The Westmoreland tragedy in which young Marx put three assassins to sleep, seems to point a moral that it would be very well for lots of people we know to adopt cold lead in homeopathic doses is a mighty educator and a powerful tribunal. ☆ ☆ A colored $1,800 clerk in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, recently won the hard and affections of one of Washington's most select Anglo-Saxons. The wedding day was set and all was in readiness for the nuptials but the groom failed to appear. Possibly he was opposed to social equality. How ever the white papers in this vicinity have maintained a silence about the white affair, so dense that one could almost cut it in chunks and shovel it out with a scoop. * * Judge Robt H. Terrell is the recipient of a very complimentary letter from the Board of Education relat ve to his resignation as principal of the High School. Mr. Terrell has begun a most consistent and earnest function- ary as teacher and has greatly endeared himself to the hearts of his teachers and pupils. THE COLORED AMERICAN WASHINGTON D C Nelson's Straightine FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightine Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes Dandruff, cures itching, irritating Scalp Diseases, and gives a long and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. 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Editor of The Star of Zion, was in this city last week the guest of Rev. Wm. R. Arnold, 412 Q Street, Northwest. Miss Fannie Turner, one of Richmond charming young ladies, is the guest of the Misses. Eva and Georgia Lucas, 461 E street southwest. After a slight indisposition of a few days, Miss Iola R. Neale, a popular and efficient clerk in the Census Office, is able to be at her desk again. Mrs. Burinda Overton of 2216 Virginia Avenue, who has been confined to her bad for several weeks has, to the jay of her friends, fully recovered. Evangelistic services are now in progress at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Rev R. Johnson pastor. The public is cordially invited. Eminent divines will speak each night durng the week. Governor Merriam, the Director of the Census, paid a public compliment to a number of clerks in the Population Division of the Census Office among whom was Mr. George W. Ellis of Kansas. Mr. Ellis ranks as one of the most efficient and popular clerks in the Census Office. Dr. R. H. Shipley and bride, Mrs. Fannle Johnson Shipley, who were married in Anacostia, December 18th, have just returned from a two weeks wedding tour in Ohio and West Virginia They were royally entertained by friends and relatives a+ Steubenville, O. and at Wheeling, W Va., by Mr. and Mrs. Starks and by the Misses McNickens. NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., 1333-1335 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. FIRST GRAND BALL Of the Season -The Rose Bud Club Has Its First Outing at Odd Fellow's Hall. The Odd Fellow's Hall on M street was dressed in holiday attire last Thursday day evening. December 26th, to receive and entertain the Rose Bud Club which gave its first entertainment of the season. The affair was a success in every way; the music was enchanting; the refreshments toothsome and the affair reberche. Among those present were Misses Isabelle Green, Carrie Shipley, Louise Fletcher, of Baltimore, Zuliekah Dickson, Geneva Walker, Iola Dickerson, Vashti Turley, Marie Eckstien, Rosa Carter, Agnes Meriwether, Nellie Meriwether, Mamie Phillips, Ethel Bruce, Helen Cooper, Minette Williams, and Messrs. William Claxton, William Allmond, of Philadelphia, Chester Turley, Frank Nickens, Walter W Walker, Pemberton Cox, Eugene Peebles, William Costin, Charles Jones, Clymer Cox John Wright, Anderson Lewis. George Richardson, Walter Grimshaw and Charles Evans The officers of the Club are: Obster H Turley, president; Frank Nickens vice president; Walter W Walker, secretary; and Pemberton Cox, treasurer. Miss Isabelle Green of Baltimore was handsomely dressed in an elaborate black import d dress over old rose satin trimmed in black jet and black satin quilled ribbons, low neck and long sleeves. Miss Carrie Shipley of Baltimore was beautifully dressed in black net over white silk with large blue bow to form the trimmings, low neck and and short sleeves. Miss Geneva Walker wore a very handsome white spangle teule over white silk, the spangles were so arranged to form love knots and butterflies all over the skirt and the waist was all over spangles trimmed in artificial flowers, low neck and short sleeves. Miss Alice Fletcher of Baltimore was dressed in red organdie; Miss Turley, white organdie over lavander; Miss Cooper, white organdie; Miss Carter, white; Miss Dixon, pink silk; Miss Dickinson, salmon colored crepe de chine, Miss Williams yellow organdie, Miss Merriwetner, white organdie. Get Back Numbers. Old issue of The Colored American can be procured at any news stand. Subscribers missing an issue, or persons desiring a new or an old copy can procure the same by calling at the nearest news stand for it. ```markdown ``` AFTER USING. treatment. 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We can send OZONO to any place that you may not to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grandENER, which softens rough skin and brightens black AL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also arise from the human body, such as feet, arm-human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made we will send the goods the same day we receive the will send you three lots. If you have a friend who and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED 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 CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. AND CITY TO SELL FOR The Colored Americ The Frederick Douglass Watch AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Colored American. It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter: Subscription Price $2,00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Information Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN; 14 A Father's Blessing H. PATRICK'S BROTHER "They are mine, both mine—and on each." "Tuey are mine, both mine—and may the blessings of the new year rest on each." "Tuey are mine, both mine—and may the blessings of the new year rest on each." City Paragraphs City Paragraphs Dr, Chas H Harrison is at the Providence Hospital with a severe case of typhoid fever. The assembly held the boards last week in this city and it was by all odds the social event of the season. Mr. Albert B George, formerly of this city but now of Chicago, is at home for the holidays. He looks sleek, fat and handsomer than ever. The Soiree given at Irving's Hall by the Hyacinth Social Club. Miss Ada Woods, President, was quite a success, despite the inclement weather or December 26th. Lawyer J. W. Patterson has a large and lucrative practice. He is very popular with the people generally and is known along Dogberry Row as "the hustler and the winner." Hon H. P. Cheatham is still out of the city on a hunting tour. He has a legion of friends in Washington who stand ready and willing to serve in any way that he may indicate Major John R. Lynch Paymaster in the Regular Army, is in the city. I company with Judge Robert H. Terrel he called on the President last Monday His headquarters are still in Cuba, and his Secretary, Mr. Michael M. McCary, has charge in his absence. Mr. D. Leroy Ferguson, who has spent the past season in Cambridge. Mass., finishing a special course pass through the city this week enroute to his home in Virginia. Mr. Ferguson is a young man of unusual ability and will yet make his mark. He is a special representative of The Colored American. The two colored magistrates have been assigned to the eighth and tenth Judicial Districts of the District of Columbia. Judge Hewlett goes to Union town (Anacostia) and judge Terrell is --- may the blessings of the new year rest Mount Pleasant, the most aristocratic section in the city. They have both had colored Deputy United States Massals assigned to them. Hon John C. Dancy, the new Recorder of Deeds elect, will be in the city next week, but will not take charge of the office until the last of this month or early in February. It is rumored that he will make a clean sweep to bring the office up to the standard which the late Frederick Douglass and B K. Bruce gave it BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. *granted to do what we say and to be the "best* in the world.*" One box is all that is required if you das directed A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used adirected. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four, or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. $\textcircled{1}$ It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remains beautiful without continual use. Wi. remove wrinkles, frec'les, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street RICHMOND, VA --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, W. HINGTON, D. DINNER SET FREE ments of all kinds and many other premiums 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them baired. We prepay all freight charges. Illu C, Chessman Blidg, St. Louis Mo. Fortunes for Investor for investors in OIL. e can personally assure our readers t , the Salvona Soap Co., i$^{8}$ thoroughly reliable and trusted worthy —Editor Fortunes for Investors in OIL. CALIFORNIA OIL CAN MAKE YOU RIH-1 IS MAKING HUNDRED OF MEN AND WOMEN RICH EVERY DAY. "The Earl: Bird Catches the Worm." The personal fortunes of several persons, more or less well known, have increased as a result of investing at the right time, a few of the many are as follows: W. B. Hardison - $150,000 Thomas Hughes - 150,000 Edward Strausburg - 100,000 Charles Toll (Councilman) - 30,000 I. E. Mosher - 40,000 Harry Chandler - 40,000 Lester Robinson [County Recorder] - 20,000 Anderson & Thanclor - 1,000,000 Edward Doheny - 100,000 I. G. Parker - 100,000 Robert Bulla - 75,000 And there are hundreds of others [men and women] in the United States whose fortunes are estimated at a million dollars and upwards. If se fortunes are not the result of small savings from salary or otherswise, in nine cases out of ten they are the result of buying an article when it was for sale at a low price and selling when the price had reached a figure many times that which it originally cost. This is the secret of accumulating wealth. Any bright, ambitious person with a few dollars' start can get rich. It is easy to buy and sell $1 Buy cheap and sell at the highest prices. The man or woman who economizes on a small income can never get rich as a result of such savings. Put your spare funds to work for you. Make your money earn wages. Plant, a few dollars in the oil business and see it grow day and night. Not many industries yield profits as a flowing oil well. If it is worth say $1 a barrel, and yields only 100 barrel [some yield 50,000 barrels a day the income is $100. Expert oil men receive good wages, so we will estimate the pumper and his helper at $5 each, making $10 daily expense, leaving a clear profit of $9 a day. Oil wells produce day and night. Sundays also, therefore the profit for a year or 365 days is $32,850 enough to pay 120 Per Cent Dividends to Stock Holders no matter whether you invest ten or a thousand dollars the money would be divided according to how much yon put in of the original $300 000 capital. The stock could have sold at 50 cents, $1 or $100 a share, but the big profits would go to the investor who had the foresight to buy at the cheapest price. [National Oil Reprter, Oct 10 1901] Fuel oil will take the pace of 57 per cent of all the coal that is now used in the world. It means as a yearly market for $400 000 000 worth of fuel oil in th United States alone. We desire the bright, ambitious readers of this paper to be among the first to secure one of the first allotment of the shares of the El Capitan Oil C mpa y, capital stock $300,000, fully paid and non-assessible The first allotment of stock is now offered to those persons who apply at once at 50 cents per share From among the persons, men or women for each State to purchase stock will be selected for membership of the corporation's Advisor Board. For these responsible positions the Corporation desires the brightest persons possible. The oil experts of the Californian Oil company have after considerable expense and careful work, succeeded in securing 640 acres of excellent ground in the Ventura Oil Belt of California and arge acreage in other districts. Very few other large oil companies except possibly the Standard Oil Company, and none of the small ones have lands in these districts. In the hands of experienced and competent men with wise business management, the oil industry is safer than any average business and profits greater, dividends of 5 per cent, a month are not unknown in oil, the stories of the riches poured forth by oil wells often seem ridiculous when compared THE EL CAPIT SAN FRAN Send money for Stock to E. der, Express Money Order, made p Louis. Mo., for El Capitan Oil Compa For further particulars, etc., addr E. B. HALE EL CAPITAN OIL CO. FRANCISCO, CAL. for Stock to E. B. Hale, treasury, by P. O Money Or Order, made payable to Lincoln Trust Company, St. Capitan Oil Company. iculars, etc , address (enclose stamp for reply,) E. B. HALE, Lock Box 24, Clayton, Mo. Send money for Stock to E. B. Hate, treasury, by P. O Money Or der, Express Money Order, made payable to Lincoln Trust Company, St Louis, Mo., for El Capitan Oil Company. ```markdown ``` for selling 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottles Salvona Perfumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes, we give free to every purchaser of a box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass pattern 10-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuable articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give our-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, aarlor 1 bles Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, Musical Instruments " selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. We allow you them. We give cash commission if desired. No money rellu-ated catalogue free " write to-day, SALVONA SOAP COURAGE TO VENTURE RE WARDEN BY WEALTH. with their small cost. We is bored at a cost of a few hundred dollars often yield several tons and dollars profit the day oil is struck. Now most everyone know that profits are greater, according to outlay, in oil than any other product. Wanted Bright Men and Women. To become identified with the El Capitan Cil Company, whole excellent features enable bright, forseeing energetic, an ambitious men and women of limited mean to become share holders in this corporation and share its profits. An enterprise of this magnitude needs the co-operation of one or more persons in each locality to become a member of the Corporation's Advisory Board and use their influence to the success of this Company and guard its interest in their community. To first applicants, whether man or woman, mentioning this advertisement showing proper ability may become members of the Board. Our Offer. Read Carefully. This advertisement will no doubt attract hundreds of applicants as it affords an opportunity seldom presented to any except capitalists, therefore you will have choice, and we recommend that you write at once before others less ambitions, and who are slower to act when an opportunity is presented. Write to-day for full particulars, and be the first in your vicinity to accept this exceptional co-operative profit sharing offer and be one identified with this corporation destined to become one of the greatest extant Shrewd Investors Act Quickly; E rly investors, those who grasp the situation without delay, are the ones who reap the golden harvest. The oil business is a vast and growing industry, and millions have been and are going to be made in it. Already some of the oil gushers have broke loose and are spouting 70,000 barrels per day, at least 25,000, actual profit daily, piling up wealth for stock holder. One of these wells sold for over a million dollars cash, and this enor mous profit afforded a hand omed vien to stock holders early investors m de fortunes You cannot afford to delay. 85 Invested in Oil Makes $2,000. The oil industry presents the poor man's opportunity, small investments, promptly made produced large returns, for instance, in the Reed Oil Company [Mer hon Report] which recently sold for $1,800,000, netting 2,000 for each original investment of $5. Think of the shrewed, farseeing, now happy investors who had the courage and ambition to invest a small amount. They suddenly became wealthy, and ever their nearest neighbors married at their good luck. They simply had the courage to contribute money to help develop a good proerty, and it earned each investor 1,000 per cent. It would take a saving bank 100 years to equal it. The investor who purchased $20 of stock sold for $8,000 $4, yielded. $16,000; and the one who put in $50 received the sung little fortune of $20,000. The Standard Oil Company has paid larger dividends for several years then any four rail ads in the United States. Can you doubt that oil is to-day the most profitable industry? The time to buy oil stock is when it is first offered. More wait until the price advances several times, but buy at the ground floor price. The boom is now on. Excitement is intense. A Boom in Oil Stocks Means big profits to thse who are wise enough to invest while stock is selling at a low fi. ure. To wait until the property is developed, simply means a price for stock many times that which is asked for it betore How Shall The Negro be Educated? Only in a limited sense can the content of education be the basis of constitutional enactment. The question of method is necessarily one that will provoke discussion, for human policies must ever change to meet the requirements of new ideas. Civilization is complex and the human mind that grasps the ruling ideas of our times must be trained and cultured in many arts that give color and cast to civilization. It is therefore very easy to answer the question, "What shall we teach the Negro?" In this practical age, we are in danger of emphasizing the commercial value of an education to the exclusion of its superior values. The bread and butter idea has come upon the stage and claims attention for the present. The Great Teacher declares that man cannot live by bread alone; thought hope, faith, culture, inspiration, noble character are to be sought after as well. There must be no cast in our system of education. Let final causes direct us in REV. J. W. E. BOWEN. every act. But this final cause must be the ennobling of character and the enlargement of the mind. He who plows corn with no thought, makes a poor plowman; and he who plows merely to get bread is degraded into a servile son of toll; but he who plows to get bread and more largely to reach a higher end. viz., the buying of property, accumulation of wealth; to secure time for study and improvement—that man has a true idea and his final cause is a worthy one. It is not therefore an unpardonable sin for a young man to teach or plow in order to reach larger ends. The education of the race should be upon the same basis as that of the white, viz. begin with the blue back spelling book with the trowel and advance to and through all the lines of study the student is capable of, according to his tastes and mental make up. No nature should be warped—develope all. Some born to become farmers—do not force Greek down their throats; some are born to become linguists—do not say nay to him and compell him because of color or condition to chop cotton; some are natural born surgeons and will use the knife with skill and profit—do not compell him to milk cows; some are full of the desire to become black smiths—do not detain him in the chem- mate' laboratory study the elements. In other other words, educate not dominate; draw out, not drive out; inspire not curtail; open the gates, not shut them. Educate for leadership, rather than for bread and butter. THE COLORED AMERICAN, W. HINGTON, D. There are many signs of progress alone these lines. President Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to dine with him, not because Mr. Washington is a carpenter, or shoe-maker or tinner. There are a thousand men superior to Mr. Washington in these trades. In fact, it is a question whether Mr. Washington would pass for a first class journeyman in any of these trades today. But Mr. Washington thinks; he has great thoughts and a great soul because of great thoughts and that is the reason why he sat at meat with the President. Harvard College and Dartmouth College gave him honorary degrees like those given to men who work long years in search after them. Black people make a great mistake when they think that these degrees were given because he advocates the trades for his race or believes in industrial training or because he is a blacksmith or painter or farmer. The degrees are not given to blacksmiths or farmers as such. They were given him because he has ideas of progress because he expresses them cleverly, cogently, logically, he thinks upon high planes for the elevation of mankind; because he keeps abreast of the times in the world of thought. His thought and not his pick-axe commends him; his character and not his notions on milk-dairying, his far seeing vision for man and not his ideas on farming have won for him his rightful place, and as he came up from slavery "to this eminence by thought and charactes, another may and will do the same. Therefore set no bounds. J. W. E Bowen. DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. A Tremendous Ovation Accorded Mr. Billy M'Clain, Madame Cordelia, Encoed Again and Again. [Sidney Austrailia. There was a capital attendance at the Alhambra Theatre last night, when the present company were strengthened by the addition of Mr. Billy M'Clain, Madame Cardelia, and Professor Keilderson. Mr. Billy M'Clain and Madame Cordelia conjointly gave a bright twenty minutes medley entertainment. Ther performance hit the popular taste, the audience clamoring for more and lustily cheering the new comers. Madame Cordell's vocalism was charming, her notes being clear and full, and she captivated the house. Mr. M'Clain is a Negro humorist of much ability, and his initial "darky masher" specialty quickly set him on the best of terms with the audience. His burlesque of 'Svengali' and a manipulation of the sliding trombone (imitating the playing of a ragged band on a very hot summer day somewhere in the states) were very clever. In a dusky serenade with its accompanying grotesque movements, the pair scored heavily. Mr. Dix has "atuck oil" in securing the services of these stars, whose business never has the slightest approach to vulgarity. A DREAM. What May it Typify? Editor The Colored American:—Recently, I dreamed that while standing in a room at home, several black roaches appeared on the floor, and I attempted to kill them by trampling on them, but one, which I stepped on several times, suddenly arose on its hind feet and immediately assumed all the appearances of a man, in miniature, and crowned with a tall black silk hat. Thus transposed, this cock-roach-man possessed all the attributes and manners of a civilized black man, and in my mind's eye, became the perssonification of an ideal man. But notwithstanding all my efforts to exterminate him, he stood there without any indication of resentment, and strutted around in the manner of a man thoroughly triumphant, while smiles of satisfaction radiated his countenance as he proudly but courteously walked away in all the glory of final and complete triumph. May we not hope that this is typical of the ultimate elevation of the Afro-American? Yours truly, R. W. SHECKELLS 1010 N. J. Ave., N. W. The Colored Orator. Harvard has just offered another afront to the south by the election of a Negro as class orator. He is Roscoe Conkling Bruce, son of the late J. MR. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE. Blanche K. Bruce. This means that next June when nearly 1,000 seniors have their class-day exercises, a full blooded Negro, the son of a slave, will stand before an audience of the most fashionable and cultured whites to fill one of the most important class-day parts. Young Bruce seems to have won this honor on merit and ability as speaker.—Columbus Dispatch. Deputy Marshals Named. [Washington Post.] Mr. Aulick Palmer, United States Marshal for the District of Columbia, yes day announced the names of deputy marshals authorized by the new code, as follows: Stephen B. Callahan, Charles A. Darling and Virgil G. Williams, all of whom are constables; Carl Hansen and Joseph Torrens, at present employed as watchmen; Omar G. Stutler, who will be promoted from the position of deputy marshal for the Police Court, and the following newly appointed men: J. B. Peyton, Clayton N. Nash John F. May, Arthur W. Gash, Clarkson R. Sherwood, William H. A. Wormley, and John Lancaster, the last two colored. Mr. Sherwood will be detailed to the marshal's office as stenographer. T. e men are appointed to replace the constables at present assigned to the justices of the peace, and their commissions did become effective last Wednesday. Their salary is $1,000 a year' SALOONS Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 4 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Buffet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. ```markdown ``` Karl Xander 1530 and 1532 Seventh St: N. W. Wholesale dealer in imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors. Old Reserve, a pure rye, eight old. Full quart $1 00: ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES, Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Lagies and Gentlemen's Dining Room nystairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. O. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUS, 909 7th St. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris. Kander'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, f ent fe ee , Sy 4, ei Of je f a» YS Y fps ; RH ee SELL Me eos SECON NY YY [li -S yy Fj VEZ >, f Y “Sota: Wy HE yf Re YT Uf UY, Uf} ROT OU Yi 4 Lene > WV Yy : x y Ree SEH Ls DP fg / es \ a PS SY yj if 4 en \ ay y Ly pps X VA , ZH: ne SA. jo fi YY ie BN. E SP — VU poe W) Sy MU / fii Uf PEER j YI f= é « FY a res i © oe / REV. JOSEPH A. BOOKER, Presideut of Arkansas Baptist Coltege. a 8 A MAN OF HISTORY, Prof. Joseph A. Booker—The Leader of the Southwest, Educator, Orator and Journalist. No man in the country has risen above evironment and carved out of ad- versity a more honorable place in the bistory of his fellowmen than has Prof. Joseph A. Booker, President the Arkansas Baptisi College. Born De- cCember twenty sixth, 1859, near the ru- tal Post Office of Portland, Arkansas, his early years were spent on the farm; and it was there tn thy midst of grow- ing corn and cotton that he received his first inspiration tobe aman. He wanted an education, but he knew that it would have to come by the labor of his own hands and the sweat of his own brew. He tolled in the fields many Weary days, but by eaving his meagre earnings, was able to enter Branch Normal Tollege, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Febraary 1, 1876. In school he was a faithful student and soon took rank with the best of scholars. He kept Aimself tn school by washing dishes Sad waiting on the table in white fam- ilies. In 1881, he entered Roger Wil iiams University, Nashville, Tenn. Here bis best school record was made. The name of J. A, Booker will call forth cheers when mentioned at Roger Williams. He was known at the Uni- Yersity as an ideal Christian young man. In May, 1886, he graduated with honor and returned to his native state. Seemingly his work was awaiting. He was put at the head of the Arkan- ‘ss Baptist College, Little Rock,Arkan- ‘ss. This college at that time was not * Teality, but a resolution on paper. Prof. Booker took charge of the work in 1887. To give a better idea to our read ®t of the school, we clip the following from the catalogue: “At his time in 1887, there were nei- ther grounds nor buildings bought, or even bargained for that purpose. The Ont first session of the soboo) opened HE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. x & in Mt Zion house of worship in the city of Little Rock. Fa'ly twenty-five o1 ‘thirty ministers and other pupils were enrolled. Before the ended, the follow- ing March, there had been as many as fifty or seventy-five who had entered the school in its humble beginning and taken advantage of the pioneer oppor- tunities afforded.”’ Prof, Booker has devcted his life to the building of this college. He has suffered that the college might Jive. Just how well he hae succeeded is shown in the following from the cata- logue: | “The Arkansas Baptist College is lo- cated in the southwestern part of the city of Litile Rock between 16th and 17th Streets, on High Street. It now owns one and one-half blocks of ground (about five acres) one mile from the State House, and much less than that from the new State House new being erected. The original block of ground was purchased at the cost of nearly twenty thousand dollars. On this ground are already four buildings. Firat Laundry building, one printing office, one carpenter shop and cabinet build- ing, and ene main building fifty by one handred feet. The main bu Iding is an elegant four story brick, with stone basement and slate roof. This building was erected at the cost of nearly twenty thousand doll-rs. An additional helt block has been bought at the cost of $3,300. A $3,000 dormitory for young men is now in course of erection on the same, and plans are being gotten out | for a three story brick building tor me- chanical arts and domestic science, In the building of this college, Prof. Booker has made himself immortal. Asa MASTER OF THE PLATFORM. He has few equals, He has traveled extensively and addressed some of the most cultured audiences in this coun- try. During last summer he did a deal of speaking in New England and his good English and ready flow of rhete- ric called forth tavorable comment in that cultured section, NEGEO JOURNALISM. He hasstood atjthe helm of the Bap- ‘it Vanguard for twelveor fifteen vears and has succeeded in pushing it to the front ranks of Negro papers. The Van- guard is the most widely known and circulated of any of our church papers. {n his editorials, Prof. Booker 1s fear- less and uncompromising. We can al- ways turn to the Vanguard for pure Tace doctrine. His latest venture in journalism is the Handicraft—a month- ly magazine. It ranks with the best monthlies, both in mechanical make- ap and high ciass matter. His publi- cations are sentiment moulders in their respective communities. Noman’s opin ion is more highty regarded in Arkan- sas than Pro‘. Booker’s. He pleads for his race without surrendering manhood. He handles the race questions positive- ly but conservatively. It can be truly said that his many years of editorial work bave been for the betterment of all concerned. Men can dislike him for no other reason than he stands for right. We would rate him as s jour- nalist of the first water. Prof. Booker is yet a young man and bids fair to be a ‘*Cornerstone in Zlon.”’ He has accomplished something ia this life—something tangible and beneficial hence he deserves the highest commen- dation cf hie fellowmen. His wealth cannot be counted in dimes and dcilars, but in the good deeds he has rendered mankind. Like ail great men he has bad and is having his hard shifte—yet be stands forth spotless and ptre—an honor to his race and country, ‘Tis when we point tosuch men as Prof. Booker that we feel encouraged to en- ter acew the conflict of lite. During these days of Negro oppression, subjug- ation and intimidation, ’tis probable that the young men of the race often grow despondent, but characters like J. &, Pooxer’s loom up in the distance and manifest the fact that manhood will not down. He is one among the few men who have wrung success from the bozom of nature, The Baptists of Arkansas are fortznate to have him at the head of their denominational affairs We trust that they will be grateful enough to recugnize his worth while he still among the living. Hie example will ever be a beacon light to th. young | men with who he comes in contact and his life will inspire them: to nobler and higher plains of manhood. HOW THE WIFE OF AN AMERICAN DIPOMAT MET A SLIGHT. (Chalmers Roberts, in The World's WOrk.] One night at a great party royalty was present and was bestowing its con- denscending attention upon the dipio- matists present. One haunty Princess, after addressing with the proper title all the other ladies present, turned to the American ambassadress and said: ‘I hope youand your family are well, Madame?”’ fhis was not the first time she had been so treated, and the little Yankee woman’s wrath overflowed, She did not hesitate in the crowded company promptly to rebuke the Princess by ignoring her question and replying tc the “Madame” part with a loud, firm “(Exoellenza bitte!” (‘‘Exceliency, i you please.’’) —_———_ DO YOU ENOW ? A subscriber to TheColored American wants to know the name and address of some of the principal publishing hous- es in Europe. Any one who can give his information will oblige the editor by sending it to this office. HOTELS AND RESTAUBANTS THE M’KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An uptodate Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. 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Ev- en in the great mapufecturi ¢ centres, crowded by foreign labor, the friction Sa ba. GF ~~ PR fy SSE ZHEKY eae ' eens \ Ss 4 C . = ge “BB zs FAs? {FA7 A SENATOR W. J SEWELL. between colored and white people hes not beer very pronounced, and colored men have uot found it impossibie to obtain employment in the-tactories New Jersey was a poliical anomaly prior tothe campaign of 1896 for while the interests of ner citiz ns were fs'er- ed by a protective tar'ff, her elector vote was constantly given to the party ot tree trade. She would send men ‘o Corgress to yote for protection, and still give her e'-ctora! vote for free trade; but in 1896, when her ilfustri ug son, Garret Augustus Hobart, was ns aN ra . NE Ray), | ao Kye ®) Mi PS. 2)i\ Lee AK 4 Ye. iy WN y SS WN Fi eZ SS ‘ \ SENATOR JOHN KEAN minated for the Vice-Presidency on the tacket witb William MeKin'ey of Ohio, the great apostle of protective tariff the people of the State realized the fact that the situation was ‘“‘up to’’ them and they must meet it. and they did meet it to the tune of almost a hundred thousand m<jority for the Republican ticket. Sines thst time the iate has been safely Republican, ana we give to. ay photos of some of the men who have been most corspicnous in the work of making NewJersey Republican in politics General William J Sewell of Camden late United States Senator from New Jersey, was, during “he past twenty five years the ackaowledged leader of the Republican party in the Stat-, and it was due to his harmonizing 1r flaence that the party was able to present a solid front to the enemy, reatiy ¢ the “horse, foot and dragoons.”’ Death wes COLO ameniGan, WASHINGTON, 1 G has stricken down the great leader in the midst of his work, snd the direct- ing band of Sewe'l will hold the party a ee rat X Rie = S CSN Bg RS y SS * = s , . aS HON. H. GC LOUDENSLAGER rein: no more in Jersey politics, While his 1 ss is mourned by all classes 0” oor c't'zeps none will feel hie death s» keen- ly as the colored peop’e of the Bate. He was to them a frierd and a protector. “Peaze to his asbes.” Close to Ger era' Sewell, and second to hum only in ir fluence in party coun- tig Mee BOR i pm Be ry. i Ngee i Cj, ROU FS) \\\ ZAG Ae \ GZ Nps RMON \\\\\\ fee QE GE %y; Wig 1} MA Rg corn GY / U7 MAY 6 ~~, 10 {use \ FON. JOHN J. GARDNER. e:ls, is Hon John Kean of Unior Co., ow a member of the United States Senate from New Jersey Senstor Ke:n is now in the prime of lite, full of »bysical and mental vigor, and of the higbest social standing He served two terms in the National House of Re- fe ~ eE \ Wi al Goce LE His: Oe AN 1 SANA NS HNC ae -\\\ Te ee INN A << i J » SARE A NX AA BY VS) AN VARS E77, | SA NEVE \ WANE 7 \ Vt if BON. BENJAMIN F HOWELL. presentatives, and has been a factor in Jemey politics for racre than twentv years. Like Genera! Sawell he has al- ways Giver consideration to the claims of colored voters upon the Republican party, +20 he bae the cor fidence of #1] classes of voters in the state. He has besn asseciated with President Roose- velt from boyhood days and their fam- ilies are related by marriage He al- E> E ok wi : ‘ * VOPESIEE 1) | ie FA By AEA, HON CHAR N KROWTLER. readv takes bigh renk in the Senate of the Unied State-—a body comps -d +f the forsnmoet stateame” of tre werld In 1898, The Col red American predict j 5 fh ~ = ao | f i! LA suis ay! Hi \W\ f pee Jit. eeeae |! || |(\\ . EER ait 3 RU Ih NGL RNR eed (SS \\\\ f \ SSF ge aa pe a 7 Liga Lope e rr FARE eS ee Nd ey = eee Y 2 HON. R. WAYNE PAR ER. ed that ‘Hon. Jchn Kean would be elected a3 the -uces-sor of Hon. James Smith in the United Sates Senste, and that yrediction has been verified by eubsequenteverts Keep an era o Sena or Kean—1908 1- not very far off Ho Haury Clay Loudenslsver of the first dissrics is a man of svlendia paris He isan organiz r“‘from way back,’ and wh-p he g~™s gunning for game you ray lock foc lerge resrlts, He will io s] rrobahility sucesed Mr. Babcock of Wisconsia as Charrman of i ie Amat (511) ne lili {Ze NS i @ , VS HON. WM. F. POWELL. the Republican Cor-zressional Cam- peign Committee, and w2 say it with- out hesitation that he is jast the man for the place! Hon. Joba J Gardner of the second (Atlantic City) district grows in popu- larity as he grows in age,—the longer you know him the better he wears Mr. Gardner has ju:t the temperament fora grea’ national leader, and it has often ‘becn remarked thet 4 senatorial toga would set well on his form. He is an experienced legislator, an able debator a shrewd party manager, snd the State is bound to keep him to the front. Ho». Berjamin ¥. Bow lef the tbira district, Hon, James F. Stewart of the Gfth districa, Hon. R Wayne Parker of he sixth district are men of great force and commanding ability in the State and Nation Hon. Charles N Fowler of the eighth district is one of the preatest orators in the United States today, and thersis no man in America who understands the money questinn any better than he. Songressman Fowler 1s a very positive feetor in the politics of the State He is now Theirman of the Houre Commnt- tee on Bavking and Currency. avd we expect. ome dsy to see him Secretary of the Unit d States Treasury. | ee a, EN \\\\ to Te ae ate LZ \, Ki Veh Zw) a o\ Wf X NY Nfs ee HON J F. STEWART. Among the colo-ed men of promi- ne’ cein Jersev plities may be men- iinsd: Hon. Charles N Robinson, of Osmden, member of the Revublican State C mmittee; Hon Wrliam F “owell of the same city, who makes an excelient repre e\ tative of the United States G vernment tn Port-aue Princs, Haiti; Mr. R Henri Herbert of Trenton «leo cornected with the S-ate entral Committee; lawyers Douglass and Cose of Newark. and Mr. Wil- tiem A Kline of Plainfield Prof Jesse L>waon, well known to the readors of The Colored American ~ = oretor, scholer and staesman, was ths fir-t_ mar elected by the Re- publicsus of New Jersey, to represent nis race at s Republican Natiousl Con- vention He is a fes'lies defender of the rights of his people and has done more than any other manin the United States to test before the courts the con- . CE f , ewe vio do) Hii eed HN edhe, Sita | eet Hii eH Ni HN rear ny an JUN pe” N\\ \ a i AB ee Ae VA a 5 OIL, } \EE YX ) A a PROF JES*E LAWSON. stitutionality of Southern election laws aiming to nullify the Fourteer*h and Fifteenth Amendments to the Federal Constitution Pret Lawson etands well with tbe leading men of the Na- tion, and is the most useful man about Washi gron. Oalya few days ego. the solid Republicah delegation in Con- grees from New Jersey. under the lead- ersbip of Senator Kean, who has ksown Mr. Lawson from his boyrood days presented his name to President Ro»revelt, for appointment as Record- er of Deeds for the District of Colum- bia. Mr. Lawson is the life, and brains of the Afro-American Councii, and what. Soever the Council has accomplished in ® pract’oal way is due to his effects, He ie truly « repreeentative man of the people, snd if merit, devotion to prin cipal, energy an? honesty count for anything, Prof. Lawson should be rec- ognized by the powers that be, and we believe that he will be. NEW SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Anna J Cooper Chosen to Succeed Mr. R. H. Terrell. At a special meeting of the board of education, held at the Franklin Building last Saturday, Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, vice principal of the M street high school, was promoted to be principal, to succeed R. H, Terrell, resigned. Mr. Terrell was recently appointed one of the justice of the peace for the District, and his resignation was accepted at the meeting held last Tuesday evening. It was necessary to elect a successor J.H.C. before the reopening of the schools on Thursday last, and it was thereupon decided to call a special meeting of the board Mrs. Cooper is one of the best known colored womeu in America. She is a scholar, literatevr and practical educator. She was graduated from Oberlin in 1884, and was a classmate of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, another bright star in the world of women. She was always studious and her first attempt in literature was gratifying both to her and to her friends. She is best known as the author of that remarkable book, "A Voice from the South." The book is now out of print, a number of editions having been exhausted, but it was reviewed and commended upon in the highest terms by the white press of the country. Mrs Cooper has been connected with the Public Schools in Washington for quite a number of years and is thoroughly familiar with the work. She will bring to her new position a scholarship and ripe experience, and a familiarity with the work which admirably equip her for the duties which she is to perform. Her appointment is a most popular one. HOWARD UNIVERSITY'S WORK. The Progress and Achievements of This Institution. The Alma Mater of the Bright Minds of the Race. Too little is said about the great work that is being done at Howard University in the interests of the race. Mankind is sometimes forgetful of the good that is being done to the world. Is so awake looking for innovations that they often overlook the solid goods that are coming to them daily from such institutions as Howard. This great school has turned out more graduates who have successfully entered the professions than any university of the kind in the United States. It is a protege of the Government. While established primarily for the benefit of colored students, no race, or color is barred. In fact it is said that at every single term nearly every race-black and white, Japanese, etc. are all rep- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. After graduation Mrs. Cooper taught at Wilberforce University in Ohio, and at St. Augustine Collegiate Institute; and in 1887 was called to the Washington Colored High School, where she has taught up to the present time. In 1889 she succeeded Mr. Terrell, whom she now succeeds to the principalship as head teacher of Latin. Her teaching experience covers almost the entire high school curriculum, and includes the ancient and modern languages, mathematics, the elementary sciences, history, literature and political science. Her thoroughly digested and assimilated knowledge, mental balance and poise, refined manners and gentle disposition inspire confidence in her pupils, to whom she stands as both an example and inspiration. About a year ago Mrs. Cooper was made assistant principal of the High School, and has filled that station with signal success. She has instituted a course of weekly lecturer to the girls on the topics relating to personal and social improvements, whose good effect is already discernible in improved deportment and decorum. As a disciplinarian she is kind, yet firm and effective. She is not only an advocate of military discipline for the boys as a means of developing systematic and orderly obedience and respect for constituted authority, but also seeks all suitable means for promoting the physical improvement of the girls. Mrs. Cooper is a musician of considerable skill, and for ten years has been a close student of the history and development of ancient and modern art She has great fondness for literature, and is easily familiar with the masterpieces of thought and style, whether in classical or English dress. Mrs. Cooper is also an author of repute. She has written and spoken widely upon literary and social topics. She is deeply interested in all movements for the social betterment of the colored people, and is a member of the local Colored Woman's League. She has traveled extensively in the West Indies and in Europe; her address delivered before the Pan-African Congress held in London. August, 1900, was widely noted and commented upon. Prof. R. A. Gilbert of Cambridge, Mass.. is visiting his wife and children who are spending the winter with Miss M, V. Morton, at 1839 Florida avenue northwest. Prof Gilbert is a gentleman of exceptional culture and talent and occupies a position in one of the museums of natural history of Boston as demonstrator. The honor is much of a distinction and only proves how little the general public knowns of the men of real merit who are making the most substantial history for the race. TERMS REASONABLE LOFTIE E. WILSON. Pine Art Studio, 806 M ST., N. W. Look For..... 733 7TH STREET, N W. Bet G & H Sts. Capital Shoe Store When you want Shoes. We are the exclusive agents for the Famous CYGOLF SHOES for Men, Price $3.50. The Only Colored Shoe Store in the City Conducted by Colored Men. MainTelephone 1768 Established 1873 S. H. Hines & CO UNDERTAKERS, EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1315 14th St. n w. Washington, D. C. A. MR E B. HALE, Clayton, Mo. (See page 1.) resented and they go as graduates to all parts of the world carrying the banner of light. It was the writer's pleasure to be present at the Christmas exercises held at the Childrne's Temporary Home on Howard Avenue, northwest. The program began with an instrumental piece, followed with prayer by the Rev. D. E. Wiseman of the colored Lutheran church. After the rendition of several recitations by the boys and girls, the Rev. J E. Raukin, president of Howard University, delivered an address to the children. This was followed by an address by J. H. REV. D. E WISEMAN, Rev. Father Dorothy of St. Augustine's Catholic church. Mr. J. H. Douglass rendered sweet music upon his violin. The closing remarks were made by Mr: John W. Douglass of the board of children's guardians. MRS. COOPER, PRINCIPAL. Action of the Board of Education Taken (EVENING STAR) At a special meeting of the board of educatiu n, held at the Franklin building Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Anna J. Cooper was appointed principal of the Colored High School to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. R. H. Terrell, who has been appointed a justice of the peace. The selection of Mrs. Cooper was made in strict accord with the merit system. She has been an assistant principal for some time, and is said to be thoroughly qualified for the place to which she has been promoted. Mrs Cooper was born in North Carolina about forty years ago. She received her preparatory education at the St. Augustine Normal and Collegiate Institute at Raleigh, N. C. where she was married to Rev George Cooper, a talented clergyman of the Episcopal Church. The young young wife was left a widow after a brief season of married life. Under the shadow of this great bereavement she entered Oberlin College, and was graduated with high honors in 1884. She was the leader of her class in mathematical studies, and while yet a pupil was assigned as teacher of mathematics in the lower classes. There had been only one other instance of a colored teacher in the history of Oberlin College. Prot. Gilbert Here. Pastel and Oil Paintings—Lessons in knee Hand Drawing and Painting —Portrait Work in Miniature and Life Sizes a Specialty DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Fallor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED-To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. 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One of the most marvellous of America's Nineteenth Century achievements is that remarkable genius and unique character known as the "Self-Made Man," and one of the most illustrious examples now living is Booker T. Washington, the inimitable "Wizard of Tuskegee." It is an oft-repeated saying that "some men are born great, some achieve it and some have greatness thrust upon them." Whether greatness be the heritage of birth, or the gift of men, it is certainly very ap- [Name] BEV. P. A. SCOTT. parent that none but a self conscious, self-acting, self-mastering and worldconquering genius can longer tain the crown of greatness in an age of such merciless competition and caste as the one in which we now live. The theme of our subject is the name of one whose youth could boast of no heritage but that of poverty. The air he breathed was laden with the oppressive strains and humiliating fumes incident to American Slavery, and the sentiments surrounding him the humblest and most uninspiring. For more than a quartar of a century his dwelling was beneath the sombre canopy of obscurity, with apparently no star of hope pointing to a radiant and illustrious future; and he that can lift himself from such conditions and surroundings, into the clear, blue sky of nobility, greatness and fame, accomplishes an exploit far transcending, in honor, the glory that crowns an earthly king, or the deeds that gold the name of the greatest warrior, and presents to the world the highest type of man. The scented shrub emits its sweetest perfume only when crushed; the forest oak develops and wields its greatest strength against the serverest winds. when deprived of the protection of surrounding trees, and the real value of a gold nurget is brought to the surface only by fire: and in the eminent character before us we perceive that the most crushing poverty has begotten in him simplicity, economy, concentration and thrift; the absence of many friends taught him the indispensible lesson of self-dependence, and the fires of adversity, jealously and competition have burned out all but the pure gold. He has forged prosper THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. ty out of difficulty, made opportunities where none were in sight, and transformed impossibilities into absolute certainties. He has cheerfully faced obstacles, plowed his way through obstructions, and now drinks from the perennial streams that lie hidden beneath their surface. He has climbed to heights hither-to unknown, enshrined himself in the confidence and affections of the world, and refreshes himself in the salubrious atmosphere of Divine approbation. He is indellibly stamping his impress upon generations and ages yet unborn, and exhibiting to the race, the nation, and the world the highest human conception of genius. A marvellous character-this "self-made man!" A miraculous transition from the humbleest plain of human life, up, through all the successive stages of human experience, to where only the truly great can go- Up, where mind rules matter, where color is no crime, where identity is no longer a badge of inferiority, where the remembrance of "previous condition" has lost its magic force, and where the great of all lands glory in doing him honor, stands beautifully transfigured, the Educator, Diplomat, Leader, the Race's most consummate flower, and the Nation's uncrowned king, Booker T. Washington. P. A. SCOTT, Oil City, Pa. A DIPLOMATIC GAME FOR AN EMPire Commenting Editorially on the Articles by Senator Beveridge, now Appearing in The Saturday Evening Post, the December Review of Reviews Says: "Any American who wishes to understand what the Russians are doing in Mauchuria, and to grasp the matter so firmly and understandingly that he can shut his eyes and see it all, must read a series of papers from the pen of Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, now appearing in The Saturday Evening Post, of Philadelphia. Mr. Beveridge's first article in this series appeared on November 16. 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A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: 9 A. M. TO 12 M. 1 TO 5 P. M. TELEPHONE WEST 33-D Dr. C. Clifford Fry, SURGEON DENTIST. 1407 28th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. --- MASON L.C. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was convened in the 54th annual communication Wednesday December 11th by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert H. Terrell, assisted by the several grand officers in their respective stations the first business was the reading of the minutes of the semi annual and special communications by the venerable Grand Secretary Willam H. Myers, after which the Grand Lodge MR L C. BAILEY. disposed of two petitions coming from Warren Lodge No. 8, when the following Grand Representatives from the states of West Virginia, Virginia and South Carolina, near the Grand East of the District of Columbia. Right Worshipful Lewis H. Wayne, Richard H. Jones and Charles H. Dean who were received with the Grand Masonic honors lead by Past Master Turner of Eureka. Grand Master Terrell then read his annual address, which was a masterly effort, reviewing the work of the craft during the past Masonic year. At its conclusion the address was referred to special committee of five. The Grand Master then recognized Past Master John P. Turner of Eureka Lodge who presented in behalf of the Masonic Craft, two handsome gold Past Grand Masters Jewels and two beautiful aprons to be presented to Past Grand Masters L. C. Bailey and Henry Coleman. He very briefly stated how the money was raised with which to purchase them, which was by a popular subscription of ten cents from each Master Mason. Grand Master Terrell in a few very appropriate remarks as to the services rendered by the two brothers, presented each of them a jewel. Deputy Grand Master W. H. J. Malvin then in behalf of the craft presented the aprons. He reviewed at length the history of the aprons, how adopted by Masons and why it must be of lamb skin. He stated that out of 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence 52 of them wore the lamb skin apron, that our late lamented President McKinley and the present occupant of the White House were proud that they could wear the Masonic apron and expressed the hope that the small tokens, strong evidences of the high esteem in which they were held by the brethren of the Craft, may be an incentive to greater achievements to all who wear the emblems of our beloved order. Past Grand Masters Bailey and Coleman then very feelingly responded and sincerely thanked the brethren of the craft for their tokens of appreciation of their services which they had not thought worthy of such high recognition. The Grand Lodge was then called off by the Junior Grand Warden. Brother Charles H. Dean until Monday December 23rd at 7.30 p.m. after which the Grand Master and members were entertained at a banquet by Brothers Bailey and Coleman, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. MAEONIC NOTES. Tuesday the members of John F. Cook Lodge gathered to finish up the business of the Masonic year and elect the officers for the ensuing year. There being no aspirants for the honors of the lodge the same officers were re-elected Brother J. B. Martin, Worshipful Master; Perry H. Carson, Jr., Seni r Warden; Brooks Burr, treasurer. F. H. Cozzens, secretary; D. W. Eidier, Senior Deacon, J. H. Mitchell, Junior Deacon. All these brethren are strong men, good workmen and should with the proper energy bring this lodge to the front. I know what Brother Martin can do, but am unable to say what he will do. St. John's Lodge night was taken by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Thursday night at an early hour you could see the members of old Widows Son Lodge wedding there way toward the temple. After the transaction of her regular business Past Deputy Grand Master George S. Newman was called upon and delivered some very eloquent remarks. Deputy Grand Master Malvin gave some very good advice and predicted that it was only a question of time before Widow's Son Lodge would be the jewel lodge of this jurisdiction. At this remark Past Master John T. Turner, R. H. Jones, S. C, Burnett, George Harris and J. N. Lomax gave one of their bland smiles and winked at Past Master Turner of Eureka. The election of officers resulted as follows: Brother William A. Carter, Worshipful Master; John S. George, Senior Warden; Charles L. Harris, Junior Warden; John T. Turner, secretary; B F. Dailey, treasurer, George W. Martin, Senior Deacon and William W. Walker Junior Deacon. We dare not predict what this lodge will do about entering the jewel contest. If Brother Charles Posey had been elected I am satisfied that he meant to fight. I hope this young man will not become indifferent but rather M. go to work with a renewd effort, knowing that his merits will in the end demand recognition. Brother Carter has some strong men behind him and if he leads they will follow. Sister Henty Coleman reads the Masonic column with much interest. I hope she will get us some subscribers. She can do it and it would encourage us in our efforts for the advancement of Masonry. The first lodge to meet in the week ending December 14th was Eureka No. 5, the jewel lodge of 1900 and 1901 with 68 members present. After transacting its regular business, making all the required appropriation with the receipts of the meeting $1, quietly proceeded to select a set of officers who will hold the jewel against all comers. Brothers Henry J. Davis, Worshipful Master; John C. Nalle, Senior Warden; L. Gorham Fletcher, Junior Warden; Edward A. Watson, secretary; Lemuel C Balley, treasurer. After the election the Worshipful Master elect, announced the appointment of Arthur C. Newman as Eureka's Senior Deacon for 1902 All the officers were elected unanimously with the exception of the tw Wardens and they almost unanimously. THE PALACE HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President, GRO H SAFFORD. Secretary. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, - D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. 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Do you realize that there is published in Boston Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like tc see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE. Dept. A, 5 Park Square, Boston Mass. BROTHERS BREAD - COOPERS Everybody Eats CORBY'S "MOTHER'S BREAD. It is easily the best bread in the world. It is pare and wholesome and is the greatest strength food you can eat. Mothers Bread is sold in over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. Corby's Modern Bakery --- I have told others what a wonderful effect The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has in making the hair grow. My hair was very short and came out by the comb-full, but since I have used your Ozonized Ox Marrow I can fix it any way I want to. Please send me three bottles more. 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We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1902. NEW JERSEY POLITICS. We present to our readers, in this issue, a chapter from the history of Jersey politics. The State has a strong delegation in Congress, and has been able to capture the chairmanship of some of the most important Committees of the House of Representatives. She has, however, sustained a very severe loss in the death of Senator William J. Sewell, who, for a quarter of a century was the leader of his party in the State. His mantle naturally falls upon the shoulders of his colleague in the Senate, the Hon. John Kean of Union county, who wears it with becoming grace and dignity. Hon. Charles N. Fowler, a member of the Congressional delegation has recently been elevated to the Chairmanship of the Committee on Banking and Currency, and since he is regarded as authority on the money question in the House of Representatives it is thought that he will be able to bring forth some measure calculated to place the currency of the country on a basis that cannot be assailed by the advocates of free silver, in whatever shape they may come. We are especially pleased to see that the Jersey delegation has presented for the consideration of President Roosevelt the name of our friend, Prof. Jesse Lawson who certainly deserves recognition at the hands of the republican party. The success of The Colored American is driving a number of the press gang dizzy. The white people in Alabama say that they are going to give the Negro who is entitled to vote under the new constitution chance to do so, and it is very much hoped that our people in Alabama will not be backward in registering under the new constitution. They should get hold of a copy of the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. new constitution and read it carefully and register before it is too late. There are thousands of colored people in Alabama who are entitled to vote under the new constitution. "Commercial democracy" is a hybrid. It is due to die a natural death in South Carolina. The Washington Post is right when it says that an illiterate white man is no better than an illiterate Negro, and that what is meted out to one should be meted out to the other. The people want the news and they will pay for a newspaper that contains it. The Census Bureau should by all means be made a permanent institution. Every argument is for it, and not one has been made against it Director Merriam is a good business man and should remain at the head. The colored clerks are all efficient and it is not likely any of them will be removed when the great "cut" is made this year. A force of at least 1.200 should be kept in the permanent Bureau. The jackleg manager and putative editor of the Conservator will be taken care of in these columns next week. Thomas Nelson Page is disposed to laud the slave Negro at the expense of the new Negro—the product of 20th Century schools and 20th Century ideals Verily, the eyes of the Thomas Nelson Pages are in the back of their heads. Well-paid help is cheerful help. A clean and wholesome store invites the prudent housewife, Shrewd colored business men learn something from this. Have you sent in y ur subscription? It not, why not? Clubs devoted to pleasure thrive when enterprises carrying necessities fail. What is the reason? The club that prospers gives what it purports to give and places it at regular market prices, The Caucasian people may be selfish and look first to their own, but is not that a game which two can play at? Suppose we look homeward for a while and note results. The holiday number of The Freeman is a beauty. Accept our congratulations. Keep the resolutions you have made for the new year. The lynching evil has been materially reduced. The moral effect of having a positive man at the White House helm can be seen at a glance. Georgia is the first of the southern states, to note the great awakening of new ideas, and refuses to be "rattled" by the anti-Negro crusade. If America is ever again cursed by a Civil war the assininity of the captains of industry who oppose Negro labor will have a heavy finger in the provocation. Money may be called "the root of all evil,"but it is the foundation of all that is good. Ask the man who hasn't a dollar how much satisfaction he gets out of life. It takes money to run a newspaper, a grocery, a church or a school. Give each a share of your patronage and all will thrive. (Continued from page 1) weal h, more comfort, more real living than at any previous period in the history of man. While the republican party is the just foe of all uneconomic combinations in restraint of trade, to degrade labor to fix artificial prices to the consumer, it must ever remain the guardian of wisely invested capital for the welfare of man and the advancement of the nation. All the products of production labor and consumption are dependent upon capital. In protecting the community against abuses the republican party stands for nothing to prevent capital from lowering prices to the consumer by better machinery and better methods and giving us a higher standard of living and civilization, through shorter working hours under more wholesome and sanitary conditions with ever increasing wages to those who toil. LAB R INTERESTED IN REPUBLICAN SUPREMACY. Great as is the interest of capital in republican supremacy, in it labor is more interested and conceived. When democracy is in power labor is idle. Under republican rule labor is employed and prosperous. The republican party believes that the interest of labor and capital is one. That when capital is invested labor is employed. That labor has equal rights with capital to organize for its protection and advancement. That neither has the right to unlawfully injure the other; but that both should stand together for constant employment, for higher wages, for an enlarging market, for lower prices and a higher standard of thought and action. This is the greatest dignity of labor, the greatest reward of capital and the surest foundation of an enduring civilization. Through protection the republican party stands for the highest and best interest of American capital and American labor against the capital and the labor of the world. All the laws upon the statute books of the nation for the advancement and protection of American have been inspired by republican wisdom and executed by republican courage. Campaign after campaign has revealed the fact that the republican has no stronger supporters than the laborers who toil enlightened by thought and dignified by the determination to be upright patriotic citizens. Not only are labor and capital, the greatest productive forces of society, interested in republican rule, but the business men, large and small are deeply concerned in it. They are interested because they know that the success of their business and the progress of industrial growth are inseparable from the sound financial policy of the republican party. It is estimated that 90 per cent of the business of today is transacted upon the credit system Under republican rule thousands of men are enlisted to do business on small capital because under sound financial policy, the producers are willing to trust the business men to pay. When any other party is in power business is transacted upon a cash basis, because producers do not know what the value of the money today will be worth or tomorrow. Thousands are kept from business pursuits thousands yet are driven into bankruptcy and you see over again the horrible business catastrophe which reigned and ruined under the Cleveland administration. Because republican rule is synonymous with invested capital and employed labor and a sound and stable currency Under these conditions the business man knows he can get credit enlarged, and find plenty to do in facilitating exchanges and adding to the convenience and comfort of those who consume. FARMERS INTERESTED IN REPUBLICAN SUPREMACY. The idea that the interest of the farmer is antagonistic to the interest of other classes of citizens obtained a wide acceptance among those who till the soil. This propoganda included the proposition that the farmer was independent of protection, sound money and republican supremacy. From the republican column it swept my own beloved state of Kansas. But like the Prodigal Son she has repented of her sins and returned home to stay. The farmer is most concerned in a market briskly demanding the products of his farm. By the principle of protection the republican party has created in this country the best market in the world. By sound money it has afforded the best and most stable currency to facilitate the exchanges of that market. By its security to capital it has afforded cheaper and quicker transportation from the farm to the home market, saving thousands of dollars to farmers. And now that machinery and advanced agricultural methods enable the farmer to more than supply the ever increasing home market, the republican party is now planning to whiten the seas with American ships, manned by American sailors to bear under the American flag products of farms and factory and mine alike to the markets of the world. COLORED CITIZENS INTERESTED IN RE PUBLICAN SUPREMACY. All classes of American people are deeply concerned in republican supremacy. But there are none more vitally interested in it than the colored citizens. Democratic sentiment has crucified the Negro before the world. It has degradized his manhood, violated his rights, deprived him of his liberty and with the fagot and the stake it has held him up to the ridicule of mankind. Contrasted with these outrages is the splendid record of the republican party. It spent millions and sacrificed thousands of the nations noblest manhood that the Negro might be free. By law it gave him all the rights and charged him with all the inspiring duties and responsibilities of American citizenship. And today it stands by precept and example for the advancement of the Negro to equal opportunity in American glory and American destiny. When the objection on account of color was made to the appointment of the late Ex-Senator B. K. Bruce to the high position of Register of the Treasury, the wise statesman, the beloved late President Wm. McKinley, for whom the world has shed its tears, said: "I shall appoint him for two reasons: First, because he is competent. Second, his name will appear on all the notes issued by the Treasury. This will be an inspiration to every colored man who gets one. He will see that in proportion as he is intelligent, industrious, honest and patriotic this government will recognize him." NEGRO PROGRESS Under republican influence the progress of the colored citizen has engaged the wonder of the world. He has acquitted himself with honor and distinction in all walks of life and learning. In finance in a third of a century emancipated without a dollar, the colored citizen has accumulated over three hundred million of dollars. In education, thousands of teachers are leading more than a million of the colored youths to a broader and deeper intellectual culture. In war, no less than in peace, in every contest for the flag, from the time Attucks fell in the streets of Boston, until the black boys made those famous charges up El Caney and San Juan Hill, protecting with their lives, the "Rough Riders" until the flag was triumphantly placed over Santiago's lofty heights the Negro has evinced a patriotism that is the marvel of the world. Great was the soldier who followed Alexander in the conquest of the world or Caesar in the subjugation of the Gauls, or the great Napoleon in all the dazzing splendor of his military genius. But greater was the colored soldier who followed Grant to Appomattox and Shafter to Santiago. The former fought for the glory of his general, the latter for the glory of a principal as stainless as a star. The former fought for the spoils of victory, the latter for a greater justice to an alien people than he himself possessed. No monument can set off his glory. Nothing covers his fame but the j welled and vaulted skies. THE N GRO IN LITERATURE. Under republican influence the colored citizen is mastering the higher forms of thought and literature. "The history of American poetry," says one eminent literary critic, "can no longer be written without the name of a Negro—Paul Lawrence Dunbar," "Throughout the country the colored citizen sings with Hom r, of the fall of Troy, and sighs with Odyssey in his wondering for the peace of home. He is borne with Milton upon the wings of imagination, amid the choirs of angels, discouring upon the themes and mighty destiny of the human soul. He is charmed by the matchless allegory of Dante, describing amid the scenes of Florence, the march of a soul from sin to perfection. He shudders with Macbeth at the commission of murder, lured by the glittering prizes of ambition to the dreadful field of Dunsinane. He falls with Lear upon the heights of Dover and feels with Hamlet the fierce tumult of the storm, which beat against the throne at Elsinore. The Negro's culture has increased his civic and social function and added to his pleasure. He is edified as he walks along mountain sides whose summits are lost amid thunder's sollen roar; or as he stands by the flower fringed banks of winding rivers that flow to sunless seas. He appreciates the beauty of evenings clad in all the glory of glittering stars and the splendor of rising and setting suns which mark the purple changing on the hills. In his imagination he views all the crystal cities of the heavens and rides on lightening's fiery steeds which drag the muttering thunder athwart the sky. His aesthetic nature rejoices in contemplation of bespangled plains and verdant meads where summer's sun sifts through interlacing boughs, where soft and sombre zephyr sigh, and music throated birds enchant the listening air. Who will keep such a people from an equal opportunity in the glory and destiny of the American people? REPUBLICAN ACHIEVEMENTS AND M'- KINLEY. The republican party is the glory of America, the flower of civilization, and the hope of the world. A long side the Negro's wonderful progress is the unparalleled achievements of the republican party. It began by freeing four million bondsmen and conferring upon them the opportunities and duties of citizens. It secured forever the union of states, developed our resourses and planted the American flag upon the islands of the sea. In this thought I am reminded of that world structure the vatican of Rome, where throng the Pilgrims from every quarter of the globe. On its walls where hang the ripest and richest fruits of the genius of Raphael and Anglo is a presentation, of a muse. She is seated on a throne of marble. Her feet rests upon the cloud. Her onstrecth THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ed arms and laurelled head extend far into the Empyrean, while about her maiden throat is a circlet enamelled with unageing stars. She was the inspiration to Dante when he wrote his "Divina Comedia." As Dante repaired here to renew his inspiration as the republican party shall repair for inspiration to the life and services of William McKinley, who best typified its principles and executed its purposes, to meet the unolved problem of the present and future, undimmed by his death and unsullied by his sudden tragic taking off. ROOSEVLET HERO OF SAN JUAN We turn from the new made grave at Canton to the "Hero" of the White House Theodore Roosevelt. His scholarship and fearless advocacy of the right have won for him the admiration of the world. His life is an inspiration to the high manhood of the globe. Everywhere his courage has added new lusture to American arms, and his private and public life have strengthened, the civic virtue of the world. His presidency will give new fame to the granduer of the republic. Under his indid leadership we take up the unfinished work of McKinley. We will not falter, we shall not fail. For now know better than he that: "All merits comes from braving the unequal, All glory comes from daring to begin, Fame loves the state that reckless of the seque Fights for the right whether it lose or win." BETHEL LITERARY SOCIETY An Interesting Program for This Year. The first half of the twentieth season of the Bethel Literary Society closed last Tuesday, December 17, with an address on the Ecumenical Confer J. BISHOP B F. LEE. ence at London, by Rev. Benj F. Lee, Bishop A. M E. Church, who described the proceedings of that convention of Methodist notables and the general plan and purpose of the Methodist church in such a graphic and thoughtful style as to awaken the earnest attention to elicit the hearty apslause from his hearers. Much enthusiasm has been shown by the large audiences in the meetings of the Society up to date, interesting subjects have resulted, and a loyal support has been extended by officers members and friends to President Cardoza in his efforts to continue at Bethel the good work done by a long line of eminent predecessors. With their aid an exceptional program has been arranged for the current month. Tuesday, January 7, Lecture Recital, Miss Harriet Gibbs, etc., (notice elsewhere); Tuesday, January 14. John Mitchel, Jr. , Esq , Editor "Richmond Planet," Subject 'Judge Lynch and His Victims;" Tuesday, January 21, Prof. D. J. Sanders, Pres. Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C., Subject."The CONGRESSMAN OGDEN SAYS: "For those who need a good catarrh medicine I know of nothing better than Peruna." Hon. H. W. Ogden, Congressman from Louisiana, was elected to the 53d, 54th and 55th Congress. In a letter written at Washington, D. C., he says the following of Peruna, the national catarrh remedy: "I can conscientiously recommend your Peruna as a fine tonic and all round good medicine to those who are in need of a catarrh remedy. It has been commended to me by people who have used it, as a remedy particularly effective in the cure of catarrh. For those who need a good catarrh medicine I know of nothing better." Mr. Virgil Rowlee, Fulton, Oswego, county, N. Y., writes: "I am an old soldier, and have doctored with five different doctors for stomach trouble for three years. I could get no help. I took your Peruna and now feel like a new man. I can recommend it to anyone suffering with catarrh of the stomach. A great many people want to know what I took that helped me so much. I tell them it was Peruna. One year ago I could hardly do anything and only weighed 100 pounds. Now I weigh 140 and cannot say too much for your medicine, as it has done me so much good." So many people think catarrh affects the head only. This is a great mistake. The stomach is liable to catarrh. The kidneys are also very liable to catarrh, producing all the symptoms of kidney disease. Most cases of weak back are New South;" Tuesday. January 28. J. C. Asbury. Esq., Editor Odd Fellows' Journal, Phla., Pa., Subject, "The Negro and the Ballot." Among later visiting speakers are: Profs. W. S. Scarborough and J. W E. Bowen, and Jno C. Dancy. The public is cordially welcomed and discussion is invited at all of these meetings, which during January are to be held in the Lincoln Memorial Temple, 11 h & R Streets. Northwest. Begin at 8 o'clock, sharp. Dr. Jordan Sails. Rev L. G Jordan, secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, with headquarters at Louisville, Kentucky, sailed for the Dark Continent last week. Dr. Jordan is one of the most active forces in the Baptist denomination and the more than one million Baptists wish for him a successful and a pleasant voyage on his trip to the Fatherland. Lecture Recital. Lecture Recital at Lincoln Memorial Temp'e, 11h and R Streets, Northwest, 8 o'clock, P.M, Tuesday, Januar- 7, by Miss Harriete Gibbs, Assistant Director of Music, Public Schoo's, D.C. assisted by Miss Lula Childers, a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and a contralto of pure and ric A. Congressman Henry W. Ogden, of Louisiana. due to catarrh of the kidneys. Catarrh of the bladder is a common disease, and is rapidly becoming more and more common. It produces the host of distressing symptoms which follow bladder disease. In short, all urinary and pelvic organs are subject to catarrh, and catarrh is more frequently the cause of disease of these organs than all other causes combined. Mr. J. Edward Williams, of Lebanon, O., Box 438, was cured of systemic catarrh by Peruna. Systemic catarrh is that condition in which catarrh has permeated the whole system. Mr. Williams says: "I took Peruna for acute catarrh of the entire membranous process. "I suffered every conceivable evil that can accompany chronic catarrh in its most aggravated form. I coughed incessantly. My stomach refused to do its duty at all. The intestines became inflamed, the kidneys were paralyzed, the bladder lost its tonicity. I began with Peruna, and realized a steady improvement from the first until I was entirely cured." Dr. Hartman, the discoverer of Peruna, has written a book on the different phases and stages of catarrh. This book contains the doctor's opinion as to the treatment of catarrh from an experience of over forty years. Address The PeruMedicine Co., Columbus, O., for a free copy of this book. quality, who has achieved an enviable reputation as an artist. Miss L.A. Hrywcoo, companion assisted also by the Treble Cef. Silver Offering at the door. Proceeds for the benefit of the Bethel Literary Society. A generous response is asked from the friends and supporters of good music and the society. A Howardite in west Virginia, Dr. C. C Barnett of Howard Medical College is the latest Medico to cover himself with glory. He is to be congratulated upon entering the state examination at Huntington West Virginlast November and walking away with a certificate of such high standing as might well invite the envy of many another. Dr, Barnett was personally complimented by the Board of Examiners on his excellent effort. If he should follow out his intention of going out there to practice, no more ardent well wishes will follow him than those of the Colored American. Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, America's poet-laureate, is spending his holidays in the city. Paul seems to possess all of the brightness, wit and virtue of Burns, of Poe, of Riley and Gene Fields. He has the poetic genius of all of them and a personality that is peculiarly Dunbarian.