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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX. NO. 41. IN GAY PHILADELPHIA. A New Creed in Religious Circles Creates a Sensation and Much Gossip. Prof. DuBois Delivers an Interesting Lecture on the 'African Slave Trade' Among the Churches and the Social World-News Notes. Philadelphia, Pa., Special.—The Church of the Crucifixion will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its pastor Rev. Henry L. Phillips as recorder on February 4th. There will be a testimonial reception and the members and friends are desirous of making this reception one long to be remembered. The church under the Rev. Phillip's administration has made great progress and his work deserves much commendation. On Tuesday evening the St. Andrews Guild of the Church celebrated its 16th anniversary in the Parish Building. The artistic decorations together with the beautiful costumes of the ladies, made the place seem enchanting. After a short programme in which Mr. George Barret, the president of the organization and Rev Phillips, the pastor, spoke of the work of the guild, dancing was engaged in until a late hour. A sumptuous repast was served in the dinning hall after which all left to return to their homes to dream of the good times spent that evening. The people of Philadelphia are somewhat aroused over the teachings of the new "Church of God and lambs of Christ," better known as "wash feet baptist." This new congregation of people, lately organized by the Rev Able Dickerson of Bishop Crowdy's church, hold their services in the Quaker City Hall, Broad and Fitzwater streets. The hall is usually crowded with both members and those seeking to know the meaning of this new doctrine. It has already bore asunder those ties which bind man and wife, mothers and children, friend and friend, as it teaches that unless they both belong to the church, the one is not good enough to associate with the other. This new religion is discussed on every hand, and last Sunday an "Indignation meeting" was held in the Holy Trinity Baptist church. It is feared that these people are doing more harm than good. The minister exclaimed in his discourse on last Sunday that D. D.'s on the ministers names meant absolutely nothing and that he used to think the D. D. meant "Dead Dog;" but since he has grown older, he finds that D. D. means "Dumb Dog." These people claim that theirs is the only way. We trust that our best citizens will soon put a stop to such teachings as they simply corrupt the minds of the populace. Before a highly cultured audience, Prof. Bernhardt Dubois, delivered a very interesting lecture on Thursday evening at the Parish Building of the Church of the Crucifixion. His subject was "African Slave Trade." Prof. DuBois has been engaged by Univer WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1902. MEN OF THE HOOR. COL W. A. PLEDGER, Cosirman Republican State Central Committee, Atlanta, Ga. sity Extension Centre to deliver the course of lectures on "slavery" before the Bainbridge Street Centre His lecture was well illustrated by African views thrown on canvas. The Philadelphia public is greatly pleased with the manner and style of the lecturer and already feel great enlightment upon the subject of slavery. His next subject will be the "Dark Continent." Mr. Isaac Nutter left for the West Indies on last Monday. Bev. Dr. Creditt, pastor of Cherry street Baptist church, spent the past week in Boston, where he preached the dedicatory sermon of the Mt. Ol vet Baptist church. Rev. Duckery who is pastor of this church, was one of the sons of Cherry Street church. Mr. Harry Schriner has been confined to his home for a few days the result of a severe cold. Cupid is still active at the beginning of another year and spares no pains as to whom it takes. Miss Leslie Burr, a well known night school teacher was quietly married to Mr. William McCord, of Germantown by the Rev. Ma- guire of St Thomas P. E. church on January 1st. Mrs. John Taylor, the mother of our popular school teacher, Miss Hattie Taylor, has been very well for the past few weeks. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Messrs. John Morgan and George Smithers have returned home after an absence of three years in the U.S navy. Mr. Claude Howard has announced the engagement of his daughter May to Mr. W. T. E Jackson of Washington, D C. Miss Ethel Peterson and her cousin Mr. James Whitlock are visiting relatives in Lynchburg, Va. Hon, W. F. Powell and wife spent the holidays at home and left on January 8th for his post at Port au Prince, Havti. Mrs. Meredith Bradford is indisposed with a severe cold. Col J. H. Deveaux, Collector of Customs of Savannah, Ga. and Mr. P. M. Morton, Post Master at Athens, Ga. are in the city on official business. A STALWART GEORGIAN. The "Iron Man" of the South's Most Progrssive State at the Helm His Sturdy Character and Political Experiences Eminently Fit Him for the Arduous Duties of State Chairman Reieved With Enthusiasm and the Outlook Points to Success. The selection of Col W. A. Pledger, of Georgia, as head of the republican party in that State is a just recognition of the past service of that well known leader. Since 1880 he has been a member of every republican National Convention and once before in 1880, was elected to the position of State Chairman. Georgia is to be congratulated because Mr. Pledger is unquestionably one of the best known men in public life and with his political experience and natural ability for leadership will, no doubt, do much to build up a party in that State. Already he has received assurances from the leading Georgia politician that he will receive their unqualified support and hearty cooperation. There is at present a commendable degree of harmony in republican circles in Georgia with the exception of a few "lily whites" who are after offices and who naturally are to be expected to "say things." The new chairman seems to be entering on his duties with confidence and success. In Honor of Mrs. Haley Major and Mrs. Chas. R Douglas gave a musical at their residence, 318 A S., Northeast, Monday night last in honor of their sister-in law and guest, Mrs. Chas. A Haley of Bath, N. Y. A varied program of vocal and instrumental music was rendered the participants being Miss Blanche Warrick, Miss Lottie Richardson, Mrs. Mollie Keelan, Mr. Clarence White, and Mr. J. H. Douglas. Among the large number present were Gov. Pinchback, wife and daughter, Judge and Mrs R. H. Terrell, Dr. and Mrs John R. Francis, Lewis H. Douglas Hon John P. Green and wife, Mrs Paul Laurence Dunbar, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E Lane, Dr. A M. Curtie, Miss Hattie Curtis, Mr. and Mrs W H. A. Wormley, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. H C. Tyson, the Misses Jessie and Addie Wormley, Mrs. Shepherd, Miss Mamie Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs R R Colbert, Miss Janie Freeman, Prof Henry L. Bailey, Mr. Clarence Wormley, Miss Gene Wormley Mrs. R. D. Sprague, Miss Rosa Sprague Mr. Berkley Waller Mr. White of Boston, Mass., and others. A bountiful repast was served, and the company separated at a late hour. Mrs. Maud Eastren-Jackson, formerly of Washington, but now of New York City, visited friends in the northeast last week: THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, DG Education of the Negro. ee ee i “The gods fell every thing to industry:” ee eeeeeE————e—eEeee ee of the Negro or as an ‘‘utterer of wise saws’ to warn and counsel. As an humble layman, however, 1 present a few thoughts on the subject of your se- lection vhich “pretend not to point the way o Byzantium but only to the nex illage.” Lamentations over the Negro are heard everywhere and the mind of the public is painfully and ine tensely occupied in listening to and reading remedies suggested by sagacious heads and benevolent hearts, The term ‘'Negro Education” is, to me, misleading. Why should there be a separate education for the Negro? Is it Dot the chief end of education to make thoughtful men and women, men and women who will not leave their life al- together to “Him who hangs creation on His arm and feeds her at his board?” Hdueation in its true sense should be thoroughly utilitarian, eminently prac- tical—it should broaden the mind, cul- tivate the affections, and make lofty the character and holy the life not only of the Negro but of his more fortunate brother in white, for the higher any man rises in the scale of intelligence the less should he be the slave of his animal wants and passions. That edu- catien is beet for the Negro that wiil prepare him for the conflicts snd con- tests of life be they agricultural, in- dustrial, commercis!, profersional, or what not, and if hels properly equipped his life will be productive of satis- factory results. With an experience of seventeea years in educational work in Souta Carolina, I am prepared to state that many young meu and women are choosing wisely their life work. In the sohool house are found well prepared aud enthas a:tic teachers wo are d ving superb wors uader the circumstances They are laboring not for the mere pittance they rec ive but for the de- velopment of a peop'e whose pos tion among the races wi.l be determined by the kind of preparations given ‘bem. They are alao instilling in the miads of the young that, in the coming years, they cannot be ignorant and still be re- spectable, and that a man can be 2 gentleman and at the sams time push @ plane, lay a brick, drive a plow, or forge a tire; that it js manly to make a sup- port by earnest toil and base and ig- noble to decry any form of bonest work. The instruction that toe young Negro is receiving in our institutions of higher learning is making him a man. Over all this state may be found earuest, ambitious, upright mechanics and farmers who owe their success to the training obtained in the schocls with industrial and agricultural features. A thorough inspection of the school and college exhibits in the Ne~ro building at the Charleston Exposition, wil! opan wide the eyes of many of both races who are prone to sneer at the work done, and will be the means of arou:- ing an intelligent interest in the ener- gy and skilled labor of Negro students, an inspection which cannot fail to be o! immense advantage to us. Very few are inclined to the professions. They seem to be looking on the practical side of life and are seeking that educa- patients, ministers without congrega — tions, teachers without schcols, and politicians without offices; on the other hand, they see well educated men suc- cessful as merchants, artificers and farmers, and are prompt to follow. Reports of state and county superin- tendents of education wiil show that a very email percentage of those of school age are taking the higher branches—a sufficient answer to the charges that young Negroes are becoming half-edu- cated, irresponsible, and trifling on ac- count of their desire to obtain a clas. sical education. Why, I pray, should they not take this classical education if they have the means to meet their ob- ligations, the talent to grasp the sub- jects, and possess the energy that is ‘stimulated by opposition and strength ened by defeat.’”’ It‘is not necessary here to enter into a discussion of the advantages or disadvantages of such an education to the Negro, let that ques. tion be left to those who are fond o controversy. All sensible men, how- ever, will agree that the mind of the Negro should be profitably employed in those departments of knowledge ec- sential to be known, Is he to remain a child forever if he has the capacity for Koowledge? Must he not prepare him- self to cope with the trained men of other races? If he has wings should he not soar? In my opiaion, the Negro is capable of taking the education that is offered the more favored racas, but his chances for success are mesgre, as the field in which to apply his skill is lim ited and overcrowded and his oppor- tunities for proper support extremely doubiful It is the function of the state to educate her children and to bu'!d uf a satisfactory system of publ’c schools. Out of this training received in these schools, under competent imstructors will come our civilization. The educa‘ion the Negro is receiving ‘| will make him advance glong all liner Daty and the proper appreciation of hi opportunities wil urge him forward No one xnows better thas he that ig | norance makes a bad workman and tha education imposes obligations, He wil | not be content to be fed by ravens no | willing to augument the thriftless sbiftless class that may be seen at rail | way stations or that idle class that in fests our city streets whose chief desir ‘| is to appeat in fashionable raiment an¢ '| to be conversant with the latest slany j|expressions and the popular “coor songs” of the day. History furnishe | him with characters for inspiration anc | he will be quick io emulate the greato of all times, He will resolve to ‘‘mag nify bis nature and to vindicate hi origin,” and will fit himself for th '| probab!e pursuits of life and their pro '| spective duties, assured that: “‘No man has come to greatness whi '| bas not felt in some degree that his lif | belongs to his race and what God give ‘| him He gives him for mankind.” : J, E. Wacuace, 7 State Collece. Orancebor¢g. & (C._ Councill Didn’t Suit ‘em, Prof.W. H. Council], wh» lectured at BethelThu~ day evening, did not make many new. :ends, and it reems he of- tended a large number of his eld *riends. The colored people of Chicago are sonsitive and high strung touching race questions, and they will not cnjoy e lesture which lauds and praises the white man at the expense of the Negro’ —fhe C :uservator. To Our Subscribers. We have recently sent bills to all of our subscribers requesting a payment of their subscriptions. In future we sball send bills to every subsriber in the month the subscription expires. This practice we have inaugurated in orderto keep them posted as tothe status of their accounts. We appeal to them all to favor us with a remittance of their indebted- ress. We are compelled to do this and we hope that our friends will.appreciate our position and save us further ex- pense in collecting their subscriptior s: i James H. Dabney . : : FUNERAL © DIRECTI2 ie j 1182 8rd Street, Northwest, y ae 2 ayy e@-Carriages for hire. Phone 1727 eee ee ae ; Branch office Alexandria, Va. } 7 ¥ PY RICANS GW ashington, : Dist. Co = ie oa — a —e8S (es (ss ce ce wee ee. ee | eee + ees ® @ READ THIS BOOK!! “THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NA- TIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE” Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24. 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of color- ed business men ever held in this or any other country. Every 1 -e of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the ea. ator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer,® the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses deliv. ered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00, } @ Send Express or Postoffice Money Order to e } J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. i i a te te ee a i : 2 = ee = "1 ee) Ss, ° cel a8 Aerie 2 = icuBAK SPECIALS «Pr F a! ; é For many years we have sold our Whiskies and Cigars to Wholesalers on! 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Our Whiskey ~ jan sang sere: 10 year old Rye and our Cigars genuine Cubes = e e made, clear Havana,made in our own factory These cigars are far than anything ever advertised before We Guarantee the goods and re! "ant money E ! An Extra Premium of an elegant Pocket knife with two blades, leork-sctew, | cigar Write for oneness Slass cutter, if $3.97 issentin advance with order. Goods sent in plain package. OD. 8. DISTILLER S baa oO Responsible ‘wanted. Order to-day. 4 U. 8. DISTILLER’S DISTRIBUTING CO—Dept: Be $31 North Clark St., Chicago, DL THE GOLORED PRESS __—__ AND MR. DANCY, Dancys appointment has been madeand stig aD exceedingly popular one, but the manner in which it was brought about js the thing that ts provoking the dis- cnssion —American Baptist. In the appointment of JohnC, Dancy two things are to be looked at. lt is the longest and most potent stride in puilding up a lily white republican party in the South, as outlined and worked to by the lste Mr, McKinley.— Pioneer Press. —<—— Hon, H. P. Cheatham has been re- moved as Recorder of Deeds, Dietrict of Columbia, and Hon John C. Dancy appointed by the President to the place. Both are representative race men, but Dancy is the shrewdest Negro politican in this country.—The Industrial Mes- senger. We felicitate the Hon. John CO Dancy, Collector Customs at the port ot Wilmington, N. C., upon his ap- pointment as Register of Deeds in the District of Columbia. Dancy has a habit of bemg on hand bright and early when the plate is passed. May success follow him. The appointment of Mr. John C. Dancy to the office of Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia is a fitting recognition of a capable gentleman, who is a worthy succesror of the late Mr. Douglass in more ways than one. That he will administer the office with credit to all concerned goes without say- ing.—Africc-American Presbyterien. Mr. Dancy is an aggressive republi- can, a man of education and ability, and a leading worker inthe A. M. E. Zion Church, editing the Quarterly Revie w for that connection. For years he was editor of the Starof Zion, still pubilshed in North Carolina, the organ ofthesame Church. He isa splendid speaker and campaigner.—The Cieve- land Gazette. itis a singular fact that of all the positions in the state under the Federal government, held by white men who are seeking reappointment not one of them is opposed by colored men, but cn the other hand, nearly all of the col- ored office holders are being opposed by colored men. This shows unity(?) vith a vengence.—Savannah Tribune. The appointment of John C. Dancy of North Carolina to the Recordership of Deeds of Washington, D. C. and Dr. J. A. 3. Crossland of Missouri as Min- ister to Liberia are among the political surprises of the week. Both of the in- dividuals are men of standing at their homes and are favorably known throughout the United States. —The Freeman, Let the colored man stop raising so Much fuss about political prestige. Pro perty and education has always ruled. The white man would bea fool to let us govern what wedo not own. We do not expect to boes the white man’s big plantation. Weconcede to him the right to boss and regulate it himself because he owns it, Even so we have to concede to him the right fo gcvern the state, because he is ahead im wealth &ud property. Let the Negro stopsleer- ‘og until 9 o’clock in the morning. get down out of hie little shanty aud go to Work and get sometbing to govern. When we are property holders and in- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, BG telligent men and women we expect and ought to bave a hand in the affairs of thestate and nation. Wealth and learning are the common sense libera- tors.— Exchange. The appointment of Hon. JohnC. Dancy by President Roosevelt to be Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia eat a salary of $4 000 a year pleases the race very much. Thestrong- est sort of endorsements from leading men, white and black, for Mr. Dancy poured in upon the President from all parts of the country. Several Senators urged the appointment of their candi- dates, but Senator Pritchard made one of the bravest and best fights of his life to land Dancy and succeeded. The President said tothe other Senators, “I believe I will stand by Senator Pritch- ard by George.’ Of course Mr, Dan cy feels veryjgrateful to the Senator and the President. :Mr. Dancy has received an avalanche of letters and telegrams from tue friends who appreciate any honor that comes to him. Mr. Dancy has always been a lucky man,—Star of Zion, An Evening With Asbury Choir, The participants in the oratorio, ‘‘The Prodigal Son’’ which was so very suc- cessfully given at the Asbury charch 8 few weeks ago under the direction of Mr. J. Henry Lewis, were given a re- ception by the Asbury choir Thursday evening, January 16:h at which time the following program was observed: Piano selection, Mies Estelie V. Jarv s; quartette, ‘‘Tis Morn” Miss*s 8. A. Tyler J. F. Garrett and Messrs.I. L. Hens n and R. W. Johnson; solo, Mr. W H. Mitchell; so'o, Mra, Matel'e Maston; solo, Mr. R W. Jehnson; solo, Mme. Anna Lee Slade; solo, Mr, I L. Hen- son; recitation, Mme. Anna Lee Elade. An elaborate supper was served and the entire company voted the affair a delightful success. LATE LOUAL, Mr. D. Edvard Bell of the Gazette Publishing Company is a young man of much prom'se, Prof. M. H. Broyles of Prarie View, Texas is in the city seeing the sights of the Nation’s Capital. Mr. and Mrs J. Henry Lewis have re- moved from Corcoran street and have a very comfortable suite of rooms at 1507 S street, northwest, Mr. Nathaniel Diggs formerly man- ager of the Hotel Dale at Atlantic City, N. J., has purchased that excellent hostelry and is now sole proprietor. He serds an invitation to all of his Washington friends, | A grand reception was given last ‘Wednesday evening at Green’s Hall on Pennsylvania avenue by the Blaine Invincible Ciub in honor of the Ladies ‘Auxillary of the Club. A most interest- ing program was carried out and alarge attendance greeted the club and its friends. Col Perry H. Carson, the veteran leader is its popular president. Mr. Thomas W. Jordav, Quarter- master sergeant of the 9th U,S Caval- Ty, located in Southera Luzon, is ip the city ona thrse months furlough He has served in tne regular army for fifteen years. He isa brother to gun- ner John Jordan who was the first gun- ner on the O)ymphia, Deweye flagship which destroyed the Spanish fleet in the bay of Mamills, Mr Jordan is the picture of health, UURES HEAR MER FREE. S EDD NAD FE AD ADDRESS TO-DAY YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND FE STRONG AND ViGOOUS FOR LIFE. Insures Love and a Bappy Home. Ba’ NSS E=ouS jj N (Z g é WY \\ SMF SG, Zz EY \ ~ eR 0 - AW 5 AS St wy Yin e\ a wR SS N SSO \\ KBs SX <i > Ober S —— hes Bik a} aul IN (8 Bere a HN Fees > L. W. KNAP , M.D. How any man may quickly cure himself after | traordinar years of suffering from sexual weekness, lost vi- | am just as taility, night losses, varicocele, etc., and enlarge | realize hov small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply] “Dear § send your name and address to Dr. L- W. Knapp. | Results w: 1811 Hull Building, Detroit. Mich., and he wili | and vigor | gladly send the free receipt with directions so that | tirely satis! any man may easily cure himself at home. Thisis| “‘*ear ‘ certainly a most generous offer and the following | trouble in extracts taken from his daily mail show what men | and can t think of his generosity. — “Dear Sir:—Please accept my sincere thanks | §°4'1) corre for yours Of recentidate. I have given your treat-| eq in plain ment a thorough test and the benefit has been ex-| for the ask you NEED NOT CLOSE THE OLD ACCOUNT BEFORE OPEN- 1NG A NEW ONE. This WEEK ONLY. FINE BEDROOM FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, : OLD DRESSERS IN OAK, ENAMEL, MAHOGANY AND BIRD'S EYE MA‘ LE, PARLOR ROCKERS, LADIES’ DESKS, SUITE CHAIRS, BLANKEIS. 25 Per Cent DISCOUNT. AND ON THE EASIBST PAYMENTS EVER KNOWN. We are pushing this January business away ahead of any of its predecessors—but to do it, we are making greater con- cessions than any other house in town. Until closing time Saturday night we offer a straight discount of 25 per cent, on the lines numerated above—together with credit terms that are easier than have ever been named before—even by US, New patrons will find many surprises, and old patrons can come and help themselves—no matter if the account has not yet been closed, It is the greatest chance of the season for furniture buyers, ; Cr 9 MAMMOTH . : r 0g an S CREDIT HOUSE, | | ; ; iy ean sgn St eee ee a ee 4 817-819-821-828 Seventh Street N W, ‘ | Between H and I Streets. ai /traordinary- It has completely braced me up, I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannet realize how ieee Tam..” “Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed Strength and vigor have returned and enlargement is - tirely satisfactory.” “Sear Sir:—Yours was received and I had ne trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boente weak man Tam greatly improved in size, strength and vi- gor.” All correspondence is strictly confidential mail- ed in plaln sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he want @very man to have i THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. No opportunity to become a collegiate, too busy to become a de p philosopher he has been an intelligent, intensely practical man. Among the mighty spirits who have urged on the hosts to the conflict in the moral and spiritual development of this vast region of country, he has been conspicuous-pre eminent along some lines. For instance in this matter of our "financial system" we have what is known as our "Dollar Money Law"—the intention is to raise $100 a year from each member or for each member of the church; said money goes into common treasurer to maintain the general church, i.e., to pay the Bishop and general officers—also assist the missionary, educational, publication, and various other demands on the treasury of this grand church. He had early a keen sense of the importance of such a law and threw his whole soul into the effort to meet the demands of the new law. With such signal success did he labor that he earned the title of "Dollar Money King." And Bishop Shorter said he was the first man from a station to comply with the law throughout the wide connection. It was by the zeal of men of his ilk that made our financial system such a pronounced success. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881. Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Another striking characteristic was his liberality to the cause of Christian missions and education. He gave yearly to these causes hundred of dollars of course, the opulant could give as much, and it would attract no attention, but it showed in him a liberal heart. And the scripture is verified, "He that watereth shall himself be watered," and the "liberal soul shall be made fat." He built a nice home in St. Joseph, Mo., he also has two houses in Manitou, Colo., which is one of the great summer resorts of the earth. He married early in life, and found in his partner one of those rare spirits which are quiet and loving, deep, thoughtful and with a devotion which knew no flagging in her fidelity. Her name was Hannah J. Lucas." united Dec. 25, 1863, was married by Rev Isaac Jones Januaro 28. 1866, be cause slave marriages were not legal. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ... 164,423 88 Due from National Banks ... 48,388 22 Banking House ... 14,000 00 Other real estates ... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ... 12,399 80 Paper currency ... 35,820 00 Total ... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. The Reformer is the newspaper published by the order from its own office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributive as can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. Dr. Hubbard was a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference held in London last summer and while in England he took advantage of his trip to see the sights of the world's metropolis as well as to visit many points of interest in England and in Europe. The trips was long and arduous and told on him to such an extent that he was forced to take a recess from his work for recuperation. His death was not unexpected. It removes from earth a great truly man. Recital at St. Luke's Church. There will be a recital at St. Luke's Church, 15th and Madison Streets, by Mr. J. Arthur Harley, supported by Miss Howe and the Choir, at 8 p. m. Sunday. January 10th, 1902 Their are also to be Missionary Services and a Special Sermon at 11 a. m. The programme for the Recital is as follows: 1. Hymn, 515, "Brightly Gleams" Evening Prayer; 2. Hymn 447, "Arlington;" 3. Anthem, "O God who is like unto Thee!" The Choir; Baritone Solo, "The Publican," Mr. Fossett; 5 Piano and Organ Duet, "Coronation March," Pianist and Organist; 6 Tenor Solo, "Cujus Animam" Dr. Walker; 7 Hymn 450, "Coronation;" 8 Quartette, "Lost Chord," Misses Williamson and James Messrs. Walker and Fossett; 9 Soprano Solo, "I will extol Thee, O Lord," Miss Nettle Murray; 10. Hallelujah Chorus, The Choir; Benediction; 11. Bell Amen 12. Hymn 520, "Marlon." Silver offering will be received at the door. All seats free. All welcome. All welcome. Wm: L TAYLOB, W. M. Master. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary. DR P. A. HUBBARD'S DEMISE. Methodisms Financier and Matchless "Dollar Money King" Passes Away at His Post of Duty-A Great and Useful Man-His Early Life and Struggles. Rev. P. A. Hubbard, the Financial Secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, died at the Financial Headquarters 1535 14th street, north. west, last Tuesday Jan. 14, after an illness which began just after his return from Europe last summer. His death removes one of the truly great men from the church and from the race. He was born of slave parents and reared under circumstances which inured him to hardships. His career J. REV. P. A. HUBBARD. brings to our mind the thought that there is a power over the human family which moves the individual man as well as nations. And just as birds are moved on by an irresistible instinct to seek a more congenial clime ere the rigors of winter comes on, so the man who is susceptible of D vine impressions is moved by the all-embracing Intelligence to advance up the line through difficulties over obstacles and hindering causes, from the untutored boy to the strong and vigorous man, with powers of body and soul developed till he can stand and grapple with the problems of life which challenge the attention of the advance guard of the race. Such a one is led very often to heights undreamed of till in years after, in looking back and down the steeps he is impelled to exclaim: He led me by a way that I knew not." The mother of our subject was strong in head and heart hence this son inherited a wonderful tenacity of purpose and a devotion to the cause he espouses that will brook no restraint. If we were asked to suggest his forte or strongest trait, it would be difficult to say whether it is in the heart that loves and espouses a cause on the one hand or the determined will or power of execution on the other—that is to say the ability to carve out success. If he had been called to lead an army it is doubtful whether his most skillful feat would have been the plan originated for aggressive warfare or the marshalling of his forces while sweeping down upon the enemy to rout him from every stronghold. He felt that the African M. E. Church was an organization worthy of his highest esteem and devotion; hence he has labored night and day to advance its interests. No man has ever doubted his loyalty; but on the contrary he is seen to array himself with the ranks in every contest where her victories were to be pushed. He has labored all his life in the West Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and the Rocky Mountain regions THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Pablo Picasso To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24.50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $160 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,388 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributive can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address W. P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary. Wm: L TAYLOR. W. M. Master. Nan aac nc sc sn ee ess es ee eee eee acca a cee cc accccccccccccmcenee eee aaeneeerraerer renee ener eee e eee eee eee rea = THe ease IV, g TCG... new ven = 1 0 n RINKY, — Teg SE RE TS IN ' ELE To sell Neji. "'s Straighti we Fe = vA THIS 1S THE CHANCE OF YOUR LIFE. “1 Gai: Agee J sh cs Se OAS ~ \ | Nelson’s Stra ightine is the greatest seller ever offered agents. It< Weare ae BS —_—_—_——————————————————————__ without question, the greatest Hair Prepa tangs? eee ID ration on the market. : Take hold of an honest business, and make yourself independent for li Start the New Year Right. Don’t fail to_write at once for terms and full information. “e ww ww naa. a Address, HELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Special.—Send 48c. to-day for Agents’ Sample Outfit, containing one box Nelson’s Straightine. one bi Nelson’s Scalp and Hair Cleaner, and one box Dr. Hopp's indian Herb Tea, packed in a handsome cloth-cover Sample Case, containing order blanks, envelopes, etc., and start to work at once—before someone else gets ahead of yo Delay means your loss. Write today. Send money by P. O. Money Order or Registered Mail. It is for yo protection. Address, NELSON MANUFACTURING 60., 1325 E. Franktin Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., AT BETHEL The Doughty Editor of The Richmond Planet Discourses Eloquent'y Upon Judge Lynch and Hig Victims, Before an Overflowing and Appreciative Audi- ence —Coming Attractions, John Mitchell, Jr, Esq.. Editor of the “Richmond Planet,’ held forth last fuesday before the famous Bethel Literary Society at Li: coln Memortal Templsiu a masterly andel_quent ad- dress on “Judge Lyach and His Vie tims.”’ It was manifest from the very be ginning of his remarss that Mr. Mit chell bad the ecraest and sympathetic attention of an audience, which more thau filled the church, not only be- cause the sutj ct wes of such moment, bat because they knew that the spesk er hed come from the hot-bed of oppres sion and } rejudice, and yet had stood it for years ia fearles: d:fanea of the right. His remarks w rerich ii ?Mu:- trating aud drawing from a varied «x perience. Statis ics were furnished a to materi.l and intellectual p-ogress of the Negro ip the South,the ra ne being ccnsidered the real cause of race ani monsity. Persons] bravery on the part of Negroes, wronged or attacked, and race uuity were urged as being essen- tial to respect and success. A bright and entertaining discussion Was participated in by Messrs. Lewis H. Douglass, Jno. W. Cromwell, L M. Hershsw, R. 8 Smuith,end M J. Gor- eon, Mrs, Julia Wormley McAdoo Tecited selections from Eugene Field, ia such a brilliant manner as to receive vociferous applause. Mr. Wm. H, Joiner, Ist Vice Pres, Presided in the absence of Mr. F. L Cuwdoz:, Jr., President, who is detain- el at home because of iiJnessin his tam- iy, Next week. Prof. D. J Sandere, President B ddle University, Chsrlotte, N.C, will address the Society, subj«ct, “The New Soath.”? Music by the Be- Tan Choir; “Brutus snd Cassius,” Messrs. Guy and Tucker, Diecussion leinvited. Admission is free. No one who wishes to er jy an interesting and instructive evening will miss these Mectiugf at Lincola Memorial Temple. Live Chicagoans Here Mears, Henry F, Daniels and Dil lud Ballard, two of Chicago’s leading Citizens ran into the city Ja t Monday 40d spent the day glancing over the Copiial and meeting their friends. They UE COLORED amrniICAN W4SHINGTOR. DG 3 accompanied the new Postmester Gene- ral to the city snd were pre*ented by him tothe President. Mr Dani Is is the confidential secretary to the Presi- dent of the Ch'cago, Milwaukee and St. Paul rsilrosd and Mr. Ballard has lo. g been prominently connected with the same railway system. These gentle- men during their brief stay met anum- ber of prominent Washingtonians and added several names to their lorg list of friends Bic a a Re Wage ae rebel eee, tae age fe = ’ : CICE kOIS FO Padi. & BS: & : fe Each fifty by one hundred and fitty feet. Price $50 Up. ‘ ‘ fe .. A DISCOUNT MADE TO CASH PURCHASERS... c : Time purchasers: First payment not less than five dollars, subse- . « quent monthly payments from two dollars up according to the ability of - « chaser. SECUR® HOMES. Invest small sums with large returns - fe aor a short while. ‘The GEORGE * é SELES H. WHITE LAND AND IM. ° < y SSN PROVEMENT COMPANY” ° = VY . Se has purchased 1809 or 2000 ; % ae ae <a n acres of land between Cape May - u Uz S ‘ iM \ Court House, and Cape May m ia. A\\ Court City, N, J , extending to m fatines he within one half mile of the At- ° é Yj, oe IN lantic Ocean; has surveyed and ° 6 Y tig Zi mapped 650 town lots, beautiful- ° ‘ Wy ge Zi ly located, high and healthy, ° 6 7 fy $ ZA >» entirely free of malaria, travers- , : f ZF 4 ed by three railroads and two . . Y LA EIZZZEE=] Z--" county turn pikes Lots offer- « & C7, ed for sale as advertizement for + % SEP Att Wh, the next few months, as above * ‘ CAG) Y 8 indicated. : & V 7” 4 Yrs Reference to Title. ; 2 Hon. R bert E. Hand, Erma, N- « . HON. GEORGE H. WHITE, J., Dr. Julius Way Clark, and » ; Ex Officio Register of Deeds, and J. B. Huffman, Esq , Cape May Court * ~ House, N. J. Samual A. Vick, of Wilson, N. C., (Postmaster) Prevident. * « George H. White, of Washington, Secretary, Treasurer and General ” & Manager. For particulars apply to : fe : : fe : : The Geo. H. White Land : fe ; ’ fe ; andImprovement Co. : © Rom4 609 F ST.,N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. * 3 SE st of Ab SS OS SE OE OE OE OE OE EE OF OE EE EO EEE EE EE EEE The Power of Cartoons. C)toons in journsliem are fer mcre powerful than many f our journatiss seem to think. We wish the Negro preas of the country could form a car- toon syndicate and thus be easily able for all Negro papers to furn‘s. an apt cartoon oncea or twice a Month - or once a week—on live questions. These car- toons would serve a3 eye opaner not on- ly to the race, but they would attract the reading public in spite of pri j idice and set the whols American people to thiakipg more deeply than Pack or Jadge or Truth.—Tne Baptist Vas- guard. AUTUMN. Alra-gittin’ e991 an’ eoolah, Frost a-commin’ 'n de night, Hicko’ nuts «.n’ wa’nuts faliin’ sCrip Keepin’ cure’ sight Tu’ key struttin’ in de ba'n yard’ ’Nary step so proud es his, Keep on struttin’ Mistah Tu’key, Yo’ do’ kaow whut time it ts. —DUNBAR. The Greatestof All Negroes at the National Capital. R v. Jusius J Ev n2, President and Founder of the @. Wizdom Coliege Di vine National Negro Unton, is now in Weshington City, «t 467 Missouri ave nue. and he desires to speak to and look in the faces cf a'l the gocd spirit- ed Negroes in Washington. H: aims to form a company of 25 000, in this city out of volunteers to help build prosper- ity for the Negro people, Good natured ladies and geutlemen will be appreciat- ed if they will give him an eariy ca], He will lecture if docrs are opened ur to him, and will preach if invited. He is a hero for God and Wiadom in the field 01 battle for the good of his peo- ple, and is the edicorof The Light of the World and wants agents, See him at 467 Missouri Avenue. He is the Greatest of all Negro leaderg, adv, a James H. Dabney 4 FUNERAL ‘© DIRECTI2 Aaa <. ea Bp 1182 8rd Street, Northwest, qj = Ort F Cie Gre-Carriages for hire. Phone 1727 : i ee Eine 5B Branch office Alexandria, Va. TR OC CS Ewasninaton, . Dist. Co ban ORE see OM SS EE DED (TE | ARLE | PE) | OE EE Advertise in ————_ The Colored American, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, B. G. Straightens King of OZONO TRADE KING OF ALL HAIR BEFORE. In order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums of hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacking sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fail out, we have of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all sisters of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing the preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or movement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straight are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the market by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the generous hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. and complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we aggregate: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELEC such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smell pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send your wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Enclosed find $1.00, for which please send me the following goods, as by you. Arens Kinky, Curly ZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BE WARNED In the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which ch simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a and cause it to fail out, we have placed our trade-mark, g every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Strain advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other sh one hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the xed success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of a compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is s South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame L straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are us es a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZ The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on re reduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, N oma, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the go and you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $ partisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COM Curly Hair TONICS. AFTER. the market, which claim to straighten and cause the ans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless and our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government bowers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark con- curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any fures different from the faces shown in this advertise- er, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms in that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, in Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not worth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more good. 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 grand ENER, which softens rough skin and brightens black CAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also arriving 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 we simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— Four large boxes of Ozono, worth ... $2 00 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner ... 50 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Food ... 50 One large pint package Anti-Odor, worth ... 25 One large package Purity Scalp Soap, worth ... 25 Total ... $3.50 Name ___ House No.___ Post-Office ___ Nearest Express Office__ County ___ State__ WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY arest Express Office State BOSTON C 310 E N AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY T BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. AND CITY TO SELL FOR The Colored Americ WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL The Frederick Douglass Watch It gives all the news. It tells what the Negro is doing. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. Subscription Price $2.00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three For Further Information Addr It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole It is not a party organ, but stands for the ri hts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its for Six Months, 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invaris For Further Information Address, THE COLORED AMER It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people: It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. 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After awhile he came home drunk frequently. He soon lost his position and I had to make a living for both of us and the little children. Attitudes he tried to sober up, but the habit was too strong him and then he would drink harder than ever. I heard of Golden Specific and sent for a free package. The treatment cared him. I put it in his coffee and he never knew it at all. He regained his old position and now we are happy in our little home again. I hope you will send Golden Specific to every woman that has suffered as I have, and save her loved ones from the drunkard's grave. Send your name and address to Dr. J. W. Halnes. 2754 Glenn Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, and he will mail you a free package of Golden specific in a plain wrapper, accompanied by full directions how to use it. Eough of the remedy is sent in each free package to give you an opportunity to witness its marvelous effect on those who are slaves to drink. Do not delay. You cannot tell what may happen to the man who drinks, and you would never forgive yourself for waiting. MME. DAVIS MME. DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes pells and Evil Influences, Reaites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies, 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY, oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about lawsuits, divorces, or anything you wish to know; brings separated together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings, 10 to 10 daily. 48 H. M. SW. COLOKED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. What We Need in Washington: More opportunities for our boys and girls. A revival of the old Orpheus Glee. culb. Some new blood at Howard University. More race pride among the colored people. More determination to improve our condition. Colored men who will deposit their money in the colored bank. Ten prominent Negros who can agree on any one subject. A first class colored theatre owned and operated by Negro capital. People who can give news without expressing their own opinions. School teachers who save their money and who support race enterprises. More young men who are willing to take a chance in going into business. A larger subscription list among District readers 'or The Colored American. Two more colored shoe stores and a Department store by the True Reformers. A colored operatic compay under the management of Prof. J. Henry Lewis. Enterprising colored men who are not afraid to back up their opinions with cash. A large attendance at the Churches Sunday Schools, Literary Societies and Lyceums. Less gossip and calousy among our professional men -doctors and lawyers especially. More respect for law and order, mere desposits in the banks and fewer in the police courts. A first-class colored manicure and chiropodist. Big money is in store for the right parties. More substantial support given to the men of the race who are already engaged in business. Ministers who will subscribe for, read and pay for newspapers published by members of the race. A few moneyed Negroes who are not afraid to invest their money in a leitimate race enterprise. Decent boarding houses for colored people where a substantial meal can be had at a reasonable figure. "Standing room only" at the opening performance of the Coleridge Taylor musical debut in this city. One first-class race newspaper sustained by the intelligent Afro-Americans of the District of Columbia. Employment for the young women and young men who are coming from our public schools year after year. A rs- co department store, owned and operated by an Afro-American or by a Afri American stock company. A o're steamboat and excursion company managed by colored men and a landing down the Employment for the hoards of young colored people of both sexes who like Macawber are "looking for something to turn up." Dress-makers who can do good work to announce their place of business in order that those who want work done can find them. DINNER SET FREE ments of all kinds and many other premiums ? s 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them W buired. We prepay all freight charges. Illu cate CO , Chesman Bld'g, St Louis, Mo. We can personally assure our readers t the S worthy.—Editor ) Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, Musical Instruments of all kinds and many other premiums? Bellaire Saliva Soaps and Perfumes. We allow you 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them. We give cash commission if desired. No money required. We prepay all freight charges. Illustrated catalogue free. Write to-day, SALVONA SOAP C, Chester Bld'dg, St Louis, Mo. H. K. 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Mothers Bread is sold in over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. published in Boston, and magazine, devoted the Negro race, and controlled by mem- like tc see a sam- 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 MAGA $INK, Dept. A, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` BROOK ROAD Blood Diseases, Skin Deceases Nervous Diseases, Kidney Diseases, Stomach Diseases, Bladder Diseases, Female Diseases, Private Diseases, Sexual Debility, Seminal Weakness, Night Loses, 图 Hydrocele, Variocelle, Stricture, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Scrofula, Epilepsy, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Catarrh. Ulcers. 602 F Street. Northwest. (Closed Sunday) Corby's Modern Bakery A BACE MAGAZINE. 15 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 50-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Parlor 1 bless. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, Musical Instruments. (E $ ^{2} $ TABLISHED 1870) HARRY G LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, B SLEELEY & CO. WARENTED B A C D SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Ho siery, Abdominal Supporters Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 SEVENTH ST.. NORTWEST, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. O. Competent Lad/ Attendant. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE DESIGN COPYRIGHT Anyone sending a sketch and describing quickly ascertain our opinion free invention is probably patentable. Cessions strictly confidential. Handbook sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $8 a year; four months, $L. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co, 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. C. WATCH THE Colored American HERE IT IS. If you want boarders. If you have rooms to let. If you have a house to rent. If you want to place your busi- ness before the people. Advertising in The Colored American. City Paragraphs Mrs. Henry E. Baker is quite ill. Paul Laurence Dunbar is improved. Mrs. F. L. Cardoza, Jr. is seriously ill, Henry Y Arnett tomorrow at Second Baptist Lyceum. The People's Lyceum seems to be on the right road. A concert for the benefit of Second Second Baptist Lyceum is on the tapes. Col. Jack M. Ryan has returned from a pleasant trip to his old home in Georgia. Hon. Chas. W. Anderson, Supervi- or of races of N w York City in this city. Ex-Congressman Geo. W, Murray of South Carolina was in the city a few days this week Miss Bessie E. Willis has returned from Durham, N, C. Her health has much improved. Rev. I. Tolliver, pastor of the Liberty Baptist church was a pleasant visitor to our sanctum this week. Mrs. Washington who resides at 729 4th Street. Northwest, is much improved from a long illness. Mr. George W. Ellis of Kansas and H Hill of Texas were dropped from the Census Office last week. Mr. Randolph Nelson, the popular tonsorial artist was down in Virginia a few days this week on business. Hon. John C Dancy has been confirmed by the Senate as Recorder of Deeds and took charge last Thursday. Hon, E H Deas, Chairman of the Republican State Committee of South Carolina is in the city looking after his political fences. Mrs Frederick Douglass speaks on "The Convict Lease System" January 26th at Second Baptist Lyceum It is an important subject. Mr. Blount of New Haven, Conn., who has been residing at 1437 3rd St. recently, died last Monday. The remains were sent home. Prof. H. Y Arnett will address the Second Baptist Lyceum next Sunday Subject, "The Press and its Power," There will be other attractions. Mr. C. C. Green one of the porters on the Southern Railroad is taking a much needed rest. Mr Green is very popular with the conductors and porters on the division to which he is assigned. Dr. P. A, Hubbard, Financial Secretary of the A. M. Church, died at his post of duty last Tuesday, Jan. 14th, after an illness of several months. His funeral takes place at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church at 11 m, today. Miss Laura Tyler of 721 3 d street s. w. has returned from a pleasant sojourn to Asbury Park and New York City. Miss Tyler spent the greater portion of her stay in New York City and reports having had a nice time. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WI CHINGTON, D Prof White's Studio. Mr. Clarence Cameron White, Washington's young violinist has opened his studio at 1634 R street, n. w. and has quite a class in both violin and mandoline. Those contemplating studying either of these instruments should apply at once for admission to Mr. White's classes. This is the third season Mr. White has conducted these classes and during this season Mr. White will have pupil recitals once each month. For terms etc. call on or address Mr. White at his studio. tf. WANTS TO HEAR MR. WASHING TON SPEAK: Editer Colored American: I have the honor to say I would like for you try to get Mr. Booker T. Washington to speak to the public for there are many people in Washington who would like to hear him speak, black and white. Some of them have not had the opportunity to go where he has spoken. Please answer this in the next issue of the Colored American. Sir WILBET JOIER, Washington, D. C., Jan. 14 '02 COLORED CATERERS RECOGNIZED. A Big Hit for the Gray Bros. The brilliant success at the opening of the Iroquois Club at their handsome rooms, corner 14th and Penna avenue, and the unsurpassed supper was heralded throughout the land. Gray & Bros. were the caterers for the occasion and served the buffet supper for 500 persons with great success, receiving innumerable compliments from the officers of the club, members of Congress and the press. The Gray Bros. also served the luncheon for the American Institute of Architects. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2, guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used or directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough 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. 132 west Broad Street Bloomington, Va. --- Fortunes for Investors in OIL. THE EL CAPITAN OIL CO. Send money for Stock to E. B. Hale, treasury, by P. O. Money Order, Express Money Order, made payable to Lincoln Trust Company, St Louis, Mo., for El Capitan Oil Company. For further particulars, etc, address (enclose stamp for reply.) E. B. HALE, Lock Box 24, Clayton, Mo. ments of all kinds and many other premiums t selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. We allow you 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them We give cash commission if desired. No money rebuired. We prepay all freight charges Illustrated catalogue free. Write t0-day, SALVONA SOAP CO, Chesman Bldg, St Louis, Mo. We can personally assure our readers t , the Salvona Soap Co., 10 thoroughly reliable and trusted worthy.—Editor. CALIFORNIAOILCANMAKEYOU RICH-IT IS MAKING HUNDREDS OF MEN AND WOMEN RICH EVERY DAY. "The Early 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 L. E. Mosher 40,000 Harry Chandler 40,000 Lester Robinson [County Recorder] 20,000 Anderson & Chanclor 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. These 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. 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 $9 each, making $10 daily expense, leaving a clear profit of $90 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 Reporter, 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 the United States alone. We desire the bright, ambidious readers of this paper to be among the first to secure one of the first allotment of the shares of the El Capitan Oil Company, 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 Advisory Board. For these responsible positions the Corporation desires the brightest persons possible: The oil experts of the El Cajitan 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 large 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 sto. riles of the riches poured forth by oil wells often seem ridiculous whel compared THE EL CAPIT SAN FRAN Send money for Stock to E. der, Express Money Order, made Louis, Mo., for El Capitan Oil Compa For further particulars, etc, add E. B. HALE ments of all kinds and many other premiums for 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them. We duired. We prepay all freight charges. Illustrate CO, Chesman Bldg, St Louis, Mo. We can personally assure our readers, the S worthy.—Editor.) COURAGE TO VENTURE REWARDED BY WEALTH. with their small cost. We'll bored at a cost of a few hundred dollars often yield several thousand dollars profit the day oil is struck. Now most every one 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, 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 some identified with this corporation destined to become one of the greatest extant Shrewd Investors Act Quickly: Early 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 stockholder. One of these wells sold for over a million dollars cash, and this enormous profit afforded a handome vidend to stock holders early investors made fortunes. You cannot afford to delay. $5 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 [Mershon Report] which recently sold for $1,800,000, netting $2,000 for each original investment of $5. Think of the shrewd, farseeing, now happy investors who had the courage and ambition to invest a small amount. They suddenly became wealthy, and even their nearest neighbors marveled at their good luck. They simply had the courage to contribute money to help develop a good property, and it earned each investor 1,000 per cent. It would take a savings bank 100 years to equal it. The investor who purchased $20 of stock sold for $8,000 $40 yielded, $16,000; and the one who put in $50 received the snug little fortune of $20,000. The Standard Oil Company has paid larger dividends for several years than any four railroads in the United States. Can you doubt that oil is today the most profitable industry? The time to buy oil stock is when it is first offered. Do not 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 th se who are wise enough to invest while stock is re ling at a low figure. To wait until the property is developed, simply means a price for stock many times that which is asked for it before. APITAN OIL CO., FRANCISCO, CAL. k to E. B. Hale, treasury, by P. O. Money Or- made payable to Lincoln Trust Company, St. Company. c, address (enclose stamp for reply.) HALE, Lock Box 24, Clayton, Mo, 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 so-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Parlor 1 bless. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, Musical Instruments? selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. We allow you them. We give cash commission if desired. No money re-illustrated catalogue free. Write to-day, SALVONA SOAP the Salvona Soap Co., if thoroughly reliable and trusted THE WOMEN'S WORLD Address all communications for these columns to the Department Editor, Mrs. . Silone Y President National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Address all communications for these columns to the Department Editor, Mrs. \. Silone Y President, National Association of Colored Women, 2122 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 2 A MEMORY. A grasp! a sigh! a breath suppressed! The tired heart forgets to beat, Forgets pain, and seizes rest, Beyond the night the angels greet A soul that flees from earth to light, To Christ with heaven-born delight? The summer sun, the frozen shore, The autumn chill, the spring's glad song. Advance, but speak to thee no more Of earthly joys, amid the throng Of days that, one by one, bear all Through pathways dim at heaven's call Weep not for those who never sigh, "He giveth his beloved sleep," And blessed are the dead who die In Christ. Therefore we may not weep For one who lived in deeds of love Until, He called, "Well done! Above! Rejoice for souls that rest in light; That rest, and reap rewards full meet; That live in God's own dwelling bright; And know no frost, no noon-tide heat, The victory of death is theirs, And banished all these earthly cares. Beneath, an everlasting arm! Above, the Father's quick'ning smile, If thus enforced, there comes no harm, E'en though the tempests madly pile Their angry billows, wave on wave, He knows, therefore, dear heart, be brave. MR8 L. J BACOTE. We take pleasure in presenting to our readers this week the sketch of a young western woman whose studious habits from early childhood, combined with natural talents have brought her well to the front in the musical and educational world. Mrs. Bacote, formerly Miss Bledsoe of Topeka, Kansas, began her public school life at the age of five and graduated from the Topeka High School in 1900, making first rank in German and Latin, and is still a student of both these languages. For eleven years she has pursued the study of music, studying for three years of this time at Washburn College, Topeka, and for one year in the New England Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts. The pipe organ as well as the piano has received her attention. Thus she manipulates both instruments with grace and ease. For six years she was organist of the B Street Baptist church of Topeka, and her piano forte recitals in Boston, Kansas City, Topeka, Denver and elsewhere, have attracted large audiences. August 22d, 1901 Miss Bledsoe became the wife of Rev. S. W. Bascote of the Second Baptist church, a gentleman and scholar of rare worth and financial ability. By her winsome and unassuming manner Mrs. Bacote has readily won the hearts not only of the parishioners, but of the people generally. Kansas City's gates easily open to those who help to make it "A good place to live in." We are indebted to Mrs. J. Evans of Chicago for a copy of the first annual report of the Day Nursery of the Institutional church and Social Settlement of which Rev. R C. Ransom, D. D., is pastor and warden. Within a few pages many important facts are related bearing upon the church and settlement, while the illustrations of the Day Nursery, "Teachers and children of the kindergarten." The kindergarten room. etc. furnish practical object lessons of the work that has been planned and carried into effect. Much credit is given and justly to The Sunshine Circle of the King's Daughters for the establish- THE COLGED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ment and maintenance of the day nursery. At the recent convention of the Ohio A. E. MRS. L J. BACOTE State Federation of Women's Clubs the following, among other resolutions were offered: Resolved, that we denounce ragtime music, especially among colored people, as its tendency is to lower their natural taste for music, and to deprive the race of one of its most promising features toward culture. Resolved, that we condemn the National Federation of Women's Clubs for insulting Mrs. Judge Ruffin of Boston, one of the most cultured and beautiful women of our race. Resolved, that we protest against the barbarous lynchings, the obnoxious Jim Crow Car laws of the South, and the convict labor lease system. Seeking no favors because of our color, we knock at the bar of justice and ask for an equal chance with that of the white race. The World of Opportunity. In Chicago the other day Booker T. Washington, a man who has done more to show for what he has done for himself than most men have, a man of a race which is denied many of the rights and privileges accorded those of whiter skin, a man who came from bondage to the high plane of intelligent achievement, addressed an assemblage at the rooms of the Twentieth Century Club. Booker Washington is a black Moses, leading a race to a promised land. He is at the head of an educational institution which carries on its rolls more than a thousand names. He told the audience that the colored man is working wonders in his own advancement. From slavery he has come in forty years to be a power in the industrial world. Colored men are mechanics, merchants, farmers and instructors. They are accumulating property, gaining education and lifting themselves up. Mr Washington laid little stress on the social side of the colored man's story. He dwelt on the real side. He said the colored folks in the South were received by the commercial and industrial world, and were patronized extensively, by the white people, Perhaps there is in his talk a sermon for white as well as for black men. The world is full of opportunity for the man who will accept the fate that is his. If he wins success, sustains his family by his honest effort's and fills a place in the industrial field, he is bond to command the respect and esteem of his neighbors, no matter what his color. As for social equality, that is a personal matter which will never be determined to the satisfaction of any race. The crowning of the British King awakens interminable discussion as to social precedence, and who may walk ahead of somebody else in the procession. This stately and official proceeding is not of half as much consequence to the world as the grasping of an opportunity by a white man or a black man, and the prosecution of that op EDITOR C. J. PERRY, Of the Tribune.—A Free Lance and an Advocate of the Industrial Idea of Negro Education. portunity to a successful finish. - Philadelphia Tribune. Is This the Southern Policy? And now comes the announcement that the Hon. J. H. Deveaux, collector of the port of Savannah, Ga., will not be reappointed on the expiration of his term next March. No reason is assigned except that some good Democrat wishes the position, as it is of most importance and the best paying appointment in the state. It looks as the Mr. Dancy was with withdrawn from Wilmington, N. C., for a similar reason. If these matters are as they seem we certainly do not understand the present administration. Surely the President is not expecting these Southern white men to prefer a Negro before themselves when they think there is a chance for them to secure the appointment? There is no denying the fact that the black man is better prepared to fill such a position now than ever before and yet opposition to him increases and the Republican party seems to yield to it just as rapidly as such opposition advances.—Southwestern Christain Advocate. YOUR NEWSDEALER The Colored American, the acknowl edged criterion of Negro journalism, containing each week a special feature of the race in caricature, articles of interest to the race from our best writers, besides news from all over the Negro world given in a delectable manner should be read by all. You can get it our friend can get it by calling a your newsdealer. Price per copy, cents. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE : CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. 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HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRd. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. --- ANARCHISTS. y JOHN E. BRUCE. NEXT in importances to the so-called Negro Question which is quite a problem in itself when viewed through the white man's spectacles, is the question of disposing of the Anarchists who have made themselves rather troublesome to those in authority, and feared by some who command great wealth. The anarchist is the thorn in the side of the majority of the rulers of kingdoms and monarchies, and of republics which like ours are beginning to tire of the simplicity which marked the beginning of their existence and to sigh for the splendor of empire. The multi-millionaire pork-packer and the backwoods statesman who by methods not always honorable have become rich beyond the dreams of avarice and who are none the less avaracious and greedy for gold are largely responsible for the existence of anarchism and anarchists in the United States. Sixty years ago, there were no anarchists in America to speak of, because there were comparatively few men worth over $50,00. or $100,000. Now there are dozens on dozens of purse proud individuals, who have wrung millions out of the people by questionable methods and whose domineering and haughty manners and dictatorial methods excite the righteous indignation of the people who while they know intuitively that many of these men are thieves in broadcloth, are unable to prove it. The money-changers of to-day diff in no essential respect from those whom Christ indignantly drove out of the temple declaring "ye have made my Father's house a den of thieves." The money changers of to-day are in the saddle in church and state. Their will, their word is law. The alleged ambassadors of Him who as Jean Paul Richter, said: "Is the Holiest among the mighty and the mightiest among the holy," are the plastic tools of the money power. The fashionable church with its wealthy parishioners and highpriced clergymen is exclusive and discriminating in that it withdraws itself from the plain people and ladles out its charity and its theology as though they were not equal before God. The modern church with its speculative ideas of God's will and God's word is full of shams and fuller of demagogues than a political convention. The plain people are not all of them blind nor fools. They are not unimndful of the fact which is press home to them on occasion that the wealthy and aristocratic Christian, so called, is only a "Pharisee of straightest sect," who believes himself better than others and who emphasizes his belief in his superiority over ordinary clay by keeping at a safe distance from it in life, and even in death as well. "A Christianity which will not help those who are struggling from the bottom to the top of society needs another Christ to die for it." The aristocracy of Grace is better than the aristocracy of birth or THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. blood of gold or purple and fine linen. These distinctions of class and birth. of of wealth and power, intensify class hatreds and increase the army of anarchists who believe that crime results from economic injustice that a man has a right to the full amount of his product whether earned by working alone or with the aid of others; that government makes criminals by fostering an unjust system of distribution wherein one man is dependent on another for his subsistence. Failing to secure it he is forced to resort to crime for which again the government punishes him. Last summer, while at Providence, I read an account of a dog luncheon given at Newport by some of the rich and newly rich fashionables at that resort where their pet dogs were treated to a gastronomic repast which would have gladdened the hearts of many a hungry man, woman and child. The idle rich with more money than they know what to do with resort to all sorts of folly to excite and make more bitter the feeling against them as a class and more determined and vindictive the opposition and anger of the submerged tenth of society. They do their alms where all men can see them and thus think to ease their conscience. They equander millions on yschts, football, horse racing and gambling in stocks and give thousands to the poor as though they were doing God a service. Some build churches, some subsidize preachers by paying them princely salaries, some do one thing and some another because their consciences tell them that all is not right in the social and economic system. People are getting rich too rapidly in this country and Mammon is a god whom too many worship. The anarchist is not by any means the greatest evil in our social and economic progression. He may become the safety valve and prevent the destruction of the Republic at the hand of those who are now denouncing him. Whether their theory of government be right or wrong there is a good deal of humanity and brotherhood in it to say the least. The present condition through the three great monopolies of land, money and invention makes it impossible for any man to get what he produces. With the abolition of these individual initiative would undertake all those great works which unreflecting persons now think are possible to government, but every individual having the chrunch to employ himself, none would work for another unless he could get as much as working singly. The endency of the times is in the direction of monopoly. The department store has driven out the small shop keeper, cheapened prices, cheapened labor and cheapened men. The masses are at the mercy of the classes in the trades and industries. Supply is greater than the demand both of labor and the products of labor. Even labor is protected by a Trust and the labor Barons dictate who shall and who shall not labor for his daily bread. In this view of the situation, is there any wonder that there are anarchists in America that there is restlessness bordering on to madness among the army of the unemployed? And now the creators of the anarchists are all of them busy with schemes to eliminate him either by legislation or by force, they are too late, like the tree of liberty they have taken deep root and any attempt to uproot them now might result disastrously to the government. It is a "Damned spot that will not out." The plutocrats and the the aristocrats who live like princes and nabobs on wealth which they have not earned and who continue to grind the fares of the poor, to add field to field and house to house may or may not realize their close proximity to a seething volcano but it is none the less true that unless the gospel of righteousness and humanity and brotherhood supplants the gospel of wealth which is now preached from almost every house-top, that volcano will burst forth in all its fury and "shake the pillars of the commonwealth." Senator Hoar's Bill introduced in the Senate the other day to exterminate the anarchists, will not work, because it is impossible and impracticle, as any one on reflection will see. There is a deeper meaning and significance in this movement to rid the country of anarchists than appears on the surface. The rich and powerful are more concerned about it than the common people. They are alarmed, and well they may be, for they cannot be indifferent to the fact that their wealth has been used to the prejudice of the helpless and dependant who after all are the creators in one way and another of the great wealth which is used to keep them in subjection and to make them dependent upon the favor and smiles of these autocrats whose will and word is law, a fact which cannot be disguised by any augment howrever plausible and ingenious. BRUCE GRIT. Phila., Pa., Dec. 8, 1901. FASHION'S LATEST SLEEVES. The lastest ediot of fashions calls for a sleeve of much larger proportions in all outdoor garments. This is more especially noticeable in evening wraps, although many of the newer coat and jacket sleeves are greatly enlarged in size, particularly from the elbow down. It stands to reason that the elaborate sleeve of the smart gown or separate waist cannot be crowded into a tight outer sleeve without detriment. In the Feruary Delineator there is an exhaustive article on the making of latest sleeve on outer garments. Numerous illustrations add to the value of the left. A Negro Colony in Iowa. In Washington, Iowa, there are 18 colored families. They maintain a church,Sunday School Epworth League and mid-week prayer meeting. They are fairly prosperous. Eleven of the eighteen families own their homes and and one at least owns other real estate. All except one or two whom age or misfortune has rendered unfit for work are self-supporting. And we of the white race count them a good class of citizens. They are honest and industrious and are not of the kind that figure in the police courts. Their wealth aggregates about $18,000 or about $1,000 per family. 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ava 202, 208 and 210 44 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU. Sparta - Buffet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. G. Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Hot Free Lunch Every Day. AG 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. --- 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; 1924 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds.) at Chris. Xander's moderate prices no others can compete in quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. [No branch houses.] Phone 1425. 4 Receiver of Public Monies at Little Rock Arkansas. Mr. John E. Bush the receiver of public monies at Little Rock; Ark, is one of the most active and influential young men in the state of Arkansas. He was appointed to the present office by the late President Wm McKinley after a hotly contested fight in which were many strong candidates for the place He has filled the office with so much satisfaction that all of the bankers and business men of Little Rock has given [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. HON. JOHN E. BUSH. Receiver Public Moneys, Little Rock Arkansas. him their heartiest and fullest endorsement for a second term. He was just recently unanimously nominated by the Republican State Central Committee of Arkansas to succeed himself and no higher compliment can be paid than this the endorsement of the whole republican organization of his state Judge M. W. Gibbs lae U.S. Consul to Madagascar and a member of the Republican State Central Committee called on President Roosevelt last Monday in the interest of Mr. Bush and was pleased with his interview. Mr. Bush's opposition is a Mr. Matthews a political acrobat who went to Arkansas as a republican but joined the democrats and was repudiated by them. It is said that he is using cold storage endorsements to secure the appointment. Mr. Bush is a native of Arkansas, was reared and educated in the state. He has been in public life since early manhood and represents the highest type of race. He is a republican of the sterling quality and has been a delegate to the National Republican Convention for the past sixteen years. He taught school and did considerable newspaper work before accepting his first federal appointment. THE ANNUAL BANQUET OF V. V. V CLUB. Charlo'tesville, Va., Special—The annual banquet of the V. V. V. Club was held at the Odd Fellow's Hall, Thursday night, the 9th just. The hall was beautifully decorated and under green palms, amid the sweet strains of music the night was spent until the wee small hours of morn. The banquet was served by one of our leading caterers, Mr. W H Dabney at his cafe on West Main St. The costumes worn by the ladies were resplendent in style and beauty and the 13th annual surpassed all prev. THE COLLEGE AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ious efforts along this line. Among those present were: Mr. C. H. Brown president, with Miss Bettie James, Mr. J. P. Fleming vice president, with Mrs. Fleming, Mr. W. H. Smith secretary with Mrs. Smith, Mr P Y. Wyatt treasurer, with Mrs. Wyatt, Mr. Wm. Irving sergeant at arms, with Mrs. Irving and Mrs. Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. L. Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Angel, Mr. J. H. Dickinson with Miss Minnie Ferreil, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brown, Mr. C. H. Cary with Miss Annie Burns, Mr. E. B. Allen with Miss Ethel Brown, Mr. R. E. Wood with Miss Belle Evans, Mr. C. M. Taylor with Miss Annie Bryant, Mr. S. L. Bundy with Mrs. Alice Minor, Mr. A. Cary with Miss Susie Buckner, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dabney, Mr. and Mrs. J. C-Cosby, Misses Mary Buckner, Susie Fleming, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Harkns, Messers. Thou as Sellers, J. S. Sheltonn A. Sellers, John E Thomas, A. Brooks chaperones, Mesdames John West, K. V. Inge and L. G Brown. M3. CLABENCE C. WHITE. Some Interesting Facts Concerning the Achievements of One of the Race's Brightest Musicians. In the bright galaxy of young musicians whose genius has impressed the popular mind none shines with more resplendent glory than Mr. Clarence C White. Accomplished, yet modest, ap THE BOSTON EDITOR MR CLARENCE C. WHITE Violin Virtuoso. preciated, yet striving for better ment honored, yet losing nothing of painstaking earnestness, Mr. White has won an enduring place in the annals of the arena of melody. From early youth he manifested a keen desire for music, and after a period of preliminary training in Washington, he entered the famous Conservatory of Music at Oberlen, where he at once took high rank. He graduated a year or more ago, and in a class of 183, all white except himself, he led easily and was chosen as class representative, scoring a pronounced triumph by his scholarly rendition of S. Coleridge Taylors "Gypsy Song." Since graduation, Mr. White has appeared in many of the metropolitan cities of the country, including Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, and at each point met with a warm reception. A marked triumph was his appearance at a grand concert and organ recital at Carnegie Hall, Pittsburgh, Pa., being the first colored artist to be invited before the cultured audiences that attend that magnificent temple Later, he became a member of the faculty of the Avery-College, Allegheny City, Pa which position he recently resigned to embark upon the broader field of concert work. Time has been booked for him in St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Memphis, Atlanta and other cities and the future offers a vista full of promise for this talented young man. He is indeed worthy of any honor that the best communities can bestow. "GO TO" "GO TO" For The Colored American. 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. A. G. D. Music and Progress at St. Augustine Church. The music at St. Augustine's Church, was exceptionally fine last Sunday. The Rev. Fathers in charge take special interest in the choir. Their love and appreciation for music acts as an incentive to work. The renewals and services on Sunday are attended by all the members of the choir, which proof alone shows their heart is in the work. The choir will sing a carefully selected programme every Sunday. Mr. Bernadine Smith, the Librarian of the Choir, is a violinist of talent and exceptional cultivation, being one of the late Mr. Roy's favorite pupils. Mr. Smith will pay solo and obligato work every Sunday. The choir is composed of two solo quartettes and a chorus of forty voices. Mme. J. Esputa Daly, Director, Miss M. Mullaly, organist. The annual statement of the Parish has gone to press. It will be read out in church and distributed to the congregation on Sunday February 21. Mr. Arnett at Second Baptist Lycesum. Mr. Henry Y. Arnett, late of the office of Recorder of Deeds, prominent factor in Ohio politics and a writer and speaker of conceded ability will be the speaker tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. at the Second Baptist Lyceum. His theme will be "The Power of the Press," a subject of wide popular interest. Time will be allowed for discussion. Musical selections will be rendered by Prof. Clarence C. White and Miss Beatrice Warrick All are cordially invited. Blind Tom No 2. Blind Tom number two is in town and is a musical prodigy. He hails from Atlanta, Ga. and is said to be the equal of the original blind Tom. He played at the late President McKinley's church last Sunday evening and delighted that large and cultured congregation. He will be pleased to make arrangements with any churches, clubs or societies for an entertainment. Call or address M. J. Pleasant, 309 H street southwest. The George H. 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The supremacy of McLaurin is the supremacy of a horde of political renegades—of self-convicted participants in the lynchings and other crimes, of men who have affiliated with every political "will o' the wisp" which has come up in the state for the past two decades. Said a republican leader, who has grown grey in the service of his party in the state, who has attended every Republican National Convention since the days of reconstruction. "Every appointment made under the J. SENATOR JOHN L. McCLAURIN South Carolina. McLaurin regime is of a man who has violated every tenet of the decalogue. We doubt the wisdom of President Roosevelt in making these appointments. He is not building up a new party. He is being imposed upon. When men like Gen. Robert Small, E. H. Deas, chairman of the Republic can State Central Com. E A. Webster, (deceased,) Col. R, M. Wallace, E W. Scriven, L. W. C. Blalock, A. A. Gates and others—men who have kept the party organization intact—are ignored and given the back seat. The old leaders are wondering what will happen next. For instance, the U. 8 Marshal, L. W. Melton, who was appointed by President McKinley as a lily white republican and recommended by McLaurin, has lived a life of licentiousness and open adultery. His record is known not only in the state of South Carolina but in North Carolina and other states. His reputation for drunkenness, for gambling and for associating with immoral women, is known all over the country, as well as his habit of making debts and refusing to pay them. It is said that in Charleston he comes to the court frequently drunk and in a frolicking condition, and his word or note for money is not worth the paper it is written on. He is wholly without reputation and credit in Charleston and yet he has been recommended for re-appointment. Another one of McLaurin's favorites is Mr. John G. Capers District Attorney for South Carolina. He is one of President Roosevelt's appointments and is an excellent type of the class of men recommended by John Lown McLaurin for preferment. He was prosecuted in the United States court in 1894 for pension fraud. During the Harrison regime he was pigeon-holled in Washing- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON D. C. J. ton, took residence at Gaithersburg Md, and succeeded in deadbeating his way, running bills on grocery men, undertakers and tailors and what not to the extent of several thousand dollars. His boast was that he could beat any grocery man or business man out of a bill. When the republican party returned to power under McKinley, he was appointed District Attorney for South Carolina, and has been re-appointed by President Roosevelt. His career for immoral conduct, etc. is town talk both in Charleston and in Washington. When he was appointed as District Attorney of South Carolina, he was a resident of Gaithersburg, Md. Mr. W. G. Chaffee, post master at Aiken, S C. is another one of the lilly whites. He has been charged and in one instance prosecuted for holding funds as commissioner for a shortage in a post office embroglio. A post master who was short of funds being suspended, Mr. Chaffee who was United States Commissioner kept the funds and held them for fourteen months, being sued for them. He has also many charges of immoral conduct against him. Mr. Chas. R. Koester is the latest appointee of President Roosevelt for Collector of Internal Revenue of Columbia,S.C.He has been appointed but not confirmed. He is a confessed participant in lynching bees and his reputation for truth and veracity is well known in South Carolina. Mr. Purcell the post master recently appointed at Newberry, S. C. is a democrat of the worse type. At Laurin S. C. Mr. McCrary, a democrat, was appointed post master, taking the place of a good republican, Robinson by name. This appointee is a Tillmanite, disgruntled and very ignorant. Wm. Alkens who has just been appointed post master at Greenwood, S C is known as a common klu klux, boosts of having assisted in killing eighteen or twenty colored men and shot old man Talbert and his son, which is fresh in the memory of all readers of newspapers. The list might be continued indefinitely, but it shows the class of men that McLaurin is recommending to build up a new republican party in South Carolina." --- Hon. H. P. Cheatham has had a very fine time shooting quail in North Carolina for the last few days. His many friends will be glad to know of his return. THE SOJOURNER TRUTH HOME. A Mammoth Entertainment to be Given for its Benefit at Convention Hall by the Banneker Relief Association. The Scjourner Truth Home and the Home for Friendless Girls and the Day Nursery are three deserving cheritable institutions in this city which are supported by private contributions Unlike other similar institutions in the District they are not assisted by the National or District governments. They are doing a good and noble work however and it was in recognition of these facts that the Banneker Relief Association one of the strongest in the city decided to give a benefit. Convention Hall has been secured for April 4th, and a committee of thirty-five has been appointed to make arrangements, etc. Dr. W. S Lofton has been appointed chairman with the following committee: Dr. W. S. Lofton, Chairman, J. H Butcher, R. H. Nugent, J. A Payne J. McK Syphax, Jerry Bethel Froldk Douglass W. T Guy, R H. Fletcher, W D. Montague, J W Mays, J A. Johnson, S. A. Bryant, J. A McDuffie W. C Evans, A.L. Brown, H W. Cornell, J. M. Houser. J. Henry Lewis, J A. Davis, J. W. Dabney, W L Butler, J. E. Dent, G A. Younger, John Prioleau, R. A. Shaw, J. I Jackson, J. E. Johnson, Douglass Brown, J A. Clove, Clement Dorsey, W. S. Fuller, J. B. Sewell, Thaddeus Fields, Theodore Jackson The following resolutions were adopted at the last meeting of the Association: WHEREAS: The Day Nursery, The Sojourner Truth Home and Home for Friendless Girls, three very deserving charitable institutions are supported by private contributions and receive no aid whatever from either the National or District governments; and WHEREAS: These institutions are very much in need of funds to prosecute their laudable efforts; and WHEREAS: We believe that this is a work that should receive practical sympathy from all classes of our citizens and not be borne by a few; there'ore be it RESOLVED: By the Banneker Relief Association, That a charity entertainment be given under its auspices, with such co-operation as the managers of the above institutions may agree to give. 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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 everywheren, 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 18, 1902 THE TRUE REFORMERS. In view of the magnificent success of the True Reformers Association as shown forth to the world through its recent anniversary, the lame imputation that the Negro cannot succeed in business, falls to the ground. It matters not how persistently race recriminators and other demagogues may hereafter hug the fond delusion to their souls that the Negro as a business man is a failure, the splendid achievement of the True Reformers will always stand out as a most irrefutable negation. Attached to its inception and growth there is no novelty. Obscure and humble in its origin, it passed through all the stages of infantile growth, demonstrating at every step of the way the high business instinct and capability of its parentage. The capital, property and other interests of this organization represent hundreds and thousands of dollars of investments. It is a monument to the possibilities of human genius without regard to whatever may be the color of the skin that cloaks it's possessor. The secret of the phenomenal success of this giant concern is the same as that which promotes and great institution's welfare. First, there was a want to be met. and second, there was a man equal to the emergency. All honor to the late lamented W. W. Brown with whose name the main inspiration of the Grand United Order of True Reformers must ever be indis solubly linked. And no less worthy mention is the name of that splendid genius whose indomitable energy has so admirably enabled him to perpetuate the work so nobly begun, the Rev. W. L. Taylor. Regardless of the overwhelming testimony to the Negro's capacity to do business which this great institution furnishes there will always be those who from sheer ignorance, cussedness or wilfulness will persistently refuse to recognize this capacity. These, like the Master's poor, "ye will always have with you." It matters not what the tremendous success of this organization indicates, the elements lead- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ing up to it must be measured by the common standard. Granted that it is only a capacity to make money. No greater poet of the Anglo-Saxon race was ever breathed upon by the divine afflatus than he who said, "But what is worth in anything But so much money as 'twill bring!" Booker Washington is the leader par excellence of the American Negro. DIRECTOR-GENERAL WASHINGTON. It is about definitely settled that Booker T. Washington will be selected as Director General of the Negro exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be held in St. Louis in 1903, Everybody, black and white agree that Mr. Washington is the fittest man for such a significant and important an assignment. No other name is mentioned in this connection. The Negro people, for once, are a unit in their advocacy of Mr. Washington, and he is regarded as the only man of our race who could bring forth a display that will properly place our achievements within the range of the entire world's vision. The St. Louis fair will be the most stupendous undertaking of its kind that history has ever known. The necessity of sober judgment and clear-headed action is recognized at all hands and such commanding personal reputation as Mr. Washington possesses is essential to the success that would be ours. The call for Booker T. Washington is spontaneous and unanimous. The Colored American standing as the spokesman of 10,000,000 Negroes, urges that the appointment of Mr. Washington be made at the earliest practicable moment. There is much to be done and a start cannot be made too quickly. In no other way could the authorities more effectively please the friends of Negroes advancement than by naming Mr. Washington at once as director general of the Afro American department at St. Louis. It is not always the honest man who yell , "stop thief!" NAVAL OFFICER AT NEW ORLEANS. The berth of naval officer at the port of New Orleans is vacant by reason by the death of Mr. John Webre. The deceased has served with credit to himself, to the race and to the glory of the nation. The discussion must now come as to his successor. The logic of the situation points to the selection of a Negro to this important post. Under every republican administration the honor has fallen to the colored contingent and no good reason can be urged why the very just custom should be departed from. No class of voters in the country have been more loyal to republican principles than the strong men of the Pelican state. None have sacrificed more for the perpetuation of the policies of Lincoln, Grant, Morton, Harrison, McKinley and Roosevelt than these hardy veterans of sound finance and national prosperity. A departure from time-honored traditions in this crisis would be a discouragement to those who have cheerfully borne the burdens in the hours of trial and in the morning of gloom and doubt. The Colored American is confident that President Roosevelt will see the wisdom of settling the matter at once and thus relieve the natural anxiety felt by the Negro leaders of Louisiana. We urge that a competent colored man be given the New Orleans naval station at the earliest possible moment and have no doubt that the appointment will be made along the lines indicated as soon as the proper recommendations can be submitted for his consideration. By all means the new naval officer at New Orleans should be a representative colored republican and the nomination ought not to be long delayed. Colored men of means should begin the new year by investing a lit tle cash in some needed Negro enterprise. AS TO MR, R. W. THOMPSON. We regret exceedingly that Director Merriam, of the Census Office could not see his way to continue Mr. R. W. Thompson at least until the Bureau could be made permanent, thus conferring upon him eligibility for transfer to another department where his services could be used to advantage In a letter deploring the reduction making his retirement necessary, Director Merriam pays a high compliment to Mr. Thompson's faithful service, remarks the agreeable relations that have existed throughout the two years of his incumbency, and concludes with the wish that he may succeed in whatever direction he may in future bend his energies. The Colored American knows Mr. Thompson and admires his intellectual ability and hustling qualities and opines that he will not be long "out of a job" When willingness to work is combined with genuine capacity, those who require diligence and painstaking effort do themselves an injustice in permitting such a well-equipped factor as Mr. Thompson to remain idle. Mr. Thompson will "land" soon and happily. That is our guess and sincere hope. The reduction in the Census office is creating havoc in some well regulated families. Editor W. E. King of the Dallas Express is an amusing little cuss. He must have been brought up in Mississippi where alligators were plenty and where manners and decency were unknown. He is never so happy as when chewing the rag with Editor Cooper. When the American News Company took charge of the circulation of The Colored American announcements of the fact were sent to a number of supposed friendly newspapers, among them the Dallas Express Editor King's rapacity is well known in Texas and it was at its best when he sent his bill to us. Before it could be attended to Mr. King began to vituperate through his editorial page, and has kept it up until this time. He complains of not getting his share of work from the colored people in Dallas and we can hardly blame them for not giving work to a man who publishes his private business in a newspaper. If Mr. King comes to Washington we shall give him the same royal time we gave him in Philadelphia at the last National Republican Convention. Mr. King should keep cool. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. A history of how Mr. King became owner and publisher of the Express would make mighty interesting reading. Andrew Carnegie should save one check for some great industrial Negro University in the South. Editor Clifford who publishes the Pioneer Press, a handbill weekly with democratic tendencies, compares the relative intellectual ability of Editor Wilkins of The Conservator and Edi- tor Cooper of The Colored American and decides that Editor Wilkins is more brainy and scholarly. The Pioneer Press has on an average two libel suits a year and loses both suits through Editor Clifford's ignorance of the law. Shysters like Clifford keep colored people from patronizing the professional men of the race. See! The man at the White House is keeping all of the politicians guessing. The "holier than thou" of the Negro Press are now sparing for an inning. The Ex-Slave Pension movement is without an organization and without a head, Pity. The man who is not powerful enough to make a few enemies will not make many loyal friends. Negro editors should turn their guns on the common enemy and cease fighting among themselves. Men who have so much time to give to other people's business usually neglect their own—if they have any. President Roosevelt is not discriminating against the Afro-American as suggested by some of the race newspapers. He is just changing things about—putting in new blood as it were. The democrats of Maryland are threatening to introduce a jim crow car bill in the legislature of that state. Where are the champions of the rights of the Negroes? Where are the colored leaders? "Jily whitism" should not prevail in the selection of a naval officer at the port of New Orleans. The colored republicans are the backbone of the party organization of the Pelican state and they deserve honorable recognition Editor I. B. Scott, the gifted thinker of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, has written a most timely article on "The Reduction of Representation in the South." It is reproduced in another part of this issue of The Colored American and deserves a careful reading. The editor whose opinion page is devoted to abuse of someboy is of no service to his race or his community. There is real work ahead for the race to perform and its the editor's duty as it is of the teacher, the preacher and the leader to point the way. Down with the croakers and Ishamaelites The North is vitally interested in all that President Roosevelt proposes to do for the Southern Negro. His consideration for the welfare for the fighters for republicanism in Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas will set the pace for the orators who must make arguments in the states of the North and Middle West. Founders' Day. Wilberforce University will celebrate its 38th anniversary known as Founders' Day, February 24, 1902 to which all ministers, educators and Christians are invited. An interesting program has been arranged and the day will be a banner one in every respect. 5 PERUNA PROTECTS THE FAMILY. Coughs and Colds. Grip and Catarrh. Coughs and Colds. Grip and Catarrh The Roberts Family, of Falls City, Neb., Are Healthy and Happy—A Rare Sight in These Days. They Say, "We Think Peruna Is The Greatest Medicine On Earth." FROM THE NUTMEG STATE. Rev. J. E. Mason Makes Happy Impressions upon the Young People of Hartford-Gossip of Persons and Things Hartford, Conn., Special:—Rev. John W. Whittaker, formerly of Savannah. Ga., now of Tuskegee, Ala., preached at the Ta'cott Street Congregational Church on Sunday evening. His many friends were pleased to see him after so long an absence. Rev. Whittaker is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Connorver and is well known here. Mrs. Wm. Collins is recovering from her recent illness. Mr. Chas. Cleggett, son of the late Deacon Cleggett, died at his late home in Springfield last week. The burial was in the Gld North Cemetery, this city. Mr. Chas. C. Mitchell, son of the late Deacon Wm. Mitchell, and eldest brother of Mrs. Eugene Seymour, who was taken suddenly ill while spending the New Year in our city, was able to be removed to his home in Boston on Wednesday. His wife who was summoned to his bedside, accompanied him, Mr. Mitchell was born here and has a host of relatives in this city. He has been employed at the Custo House for a number of years. Considerable interest has been manifested in the revival services that have been going on all of last week. So far a number have expressed their desire for the prayers of the church and one has came forward to the anxious seat. The membership is being greatly revived. Sunday the services were commenced with a six o'clock prayer meeting and before the preaching at 10:45 a.m., there was another prayer meeing at 9:30 Rev Cooper preached a forceful sermon on believing and professing the Lord, from Rom. x:9. The congregation was led to the Throne of Grace by Rev. James E. Mason. D. D., who was present. Instead of studying the regular Sunday School lesson, an evangelistic meeting was held with the young, Rev. Mason addressing the school on the needs of coming to Christ. The address was listened to with rapt attention. Prof. Mason impressed the fact that one cannot be too young to commence the Christian life. A beautiful story was told of a boy only six years old who wanted to do something for Christ, and putting his desires into practice and in three years collected nine dollars intending to help in his small way toward the building of a mission in South Africa of which he had heard. The little fellow took sick and died but before his death he had his parents place the money in the hands of the persons interested in the missson and that little mite was the means of establishing one of the largest churches in South Africa. All of us, no matter how small, can do something for Christ. Mr. Mason also said that it seems to be the popular ida among our young men and women that they must sow their wild oats in their young days, but he never knew anyone who sowed wild oats that didn't occupy the some. Rev. Mason preached a very able sermon in the evening. The revival continues indefinitely. The Nellie Carey Reynolds entertainment that was to have taken place on the 16th was postponed until the 80th. Mrs. Rachel Dixon, teacher of the Young Ladies' Class in the Sunday School was the recipient of a handsome teachers's Bible from Mr. John J. Williams, as a reward to the class for raising the second highest amount of money in the past. Mrs. Atkins of Fishkill, York State. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. No man is better known in the state of Nebraska than Mr. Carl T. Roberts, contractor and mason. A typical American-active, shrewd and full of business sagacity. He is not only a provider for his family, but a protector. In a recent letter to Dr. Hartman he writes, among other things, as follows: "Our boy, James, had the membranous croup, and after he recovered he was subject to repeated attacks of lung fever. Our boy, Charlie, was also subject to attacks of pneumonia and pleurisy. Our third boy, John, was subject to fever and ague (malarial) and liver trouble. Your remedy, Peruna, cured my boys entirely, and now I have three of the healthiest boys in the state of Nebraska, which I attribute to your medicine. My wife had stomach trouble which Peruna mother of Mr. Wm. Jacklin of Collins' Court, returned to her home last Thursday after a two weeks visit to her son. The young friends of Master Chester Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson, of 325 Asylum St., was given a surprise party, Friday evening, the 10th. The young people spent a very enjoyable evening at refreshments and becoming amusements. A bright baby boy made its advent at the home of Mr. and Mrs.V.E.Davis, of 300 Farmington ave., the 13th. Mother and boy are doing nicely. Mrs. Daly of Albany Avenue presented her husband with a son Saturday the 11th instant. Mrs. Braxton of Liberty St., is recovering from her illness. Dr.S.H.C.Arms is the attending physician. Mr, H. F. Mosely, barber at G. Grant Williams, Pearl St., has returned to duty after a week's visit to his home, Phila., Penn. The programmes are out announcing the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday under the auspices of the Hartford Lodge, No. 4872., G. U. O. of O. F. A Negro Colony in Iowa. In Washington, Iowa, there are 18 colored families. They maintain a church,SundaySchool EpworthLeague also cured. Altogether for my whole family we have used nineteen bottles of Peruna, and have thus saved $500 in doctors' bills. I am a contractor and mason by trade, and am known all over Nebraska. I have had a stomach trouble which has been greatly relieved by your remedy, Peruna, for which I am still taking it. We think it is the greatest medicine on earth."—C. T. Roberts, Falls City, Nebraska. Mr. T. G. Walker, Carneiro, Kansas, writes: "It is with pleasure that I report that I am better than I have been for many years. I believe Peruna is without a doubt the best medicine that was ever used in a family. It has cured my nervousness, with which I had been afflicted for a great number of years." It is a fact of ever-increasing astonish- and mid-week prayer meeting. They are fairly prosperous. Eleven of the eighteen families own their homes and and one at least owns other real estate. All except one or two whom age or misfortune has rendered unfit for work are self-supporting. And we of the white race count them a good class of citizens. They are honest and industrious and are not of the kind that figure in the police courts. Their wealth aggregates about $18,000 or about $1,000 per family. FASHION'S LATEST SLEEVES. The lastest ediot of fashions calls for a sleeve of much larger proportions in all outdoor garments. This is more especially noticeable in evening wraps, although many of the newer coat and jacket sleeves are greatly enlarged in size, particularly from the elbow down. It stands to reason that the elaborate sleeve of the smart gown or separate waist cannot be crowded into a tight outer sleeve without detriment. In the Feruary Dalineator there is an exhaustive article on the making of latest sleeve on outer garments. Numerous illustrations add to the value of the left. ment that so many otherwise sensible and provident people will, for the neglect of so simple a precaution as to have a bottle of Peruna at hand, bring upon themselves the needless suffering and foolish expense that a practitioner of medicine is forced to witness every day. As soon as the value of Peruna is fully appreciated by every household, both as a preventive and cure of these affections, tens of thousands of lives will be saved, and hundreds of thousands of chronic, lingering cases of disease prevented. Peruna is a household safeguard. A complete work on chronic catarrh sent free to any address by The Peruns Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. An Evening With Asbury Choir. The participants in the oratorio, "The Prodigal Son" which was so very successfully given at the Asbury church a few weeks ago under the direction of Mr. J. Henry Lewis, were given a reception by the Asbury choir Thursday evening, January 16th at which time the following program was observed. Piano selection, Miss Estelle V. Jarvis; quartette, "Tis Morn" Misses S. A.Tyler J. F. Garrett and Messrs.I. L. Henson and R. W. Johnson; solo, Mr. W. H. Mitchell; so'o, Mrs. Estelle Maston; solo, Mr. R W. Johnson; solo, Mme. Anna Lee Slade; solo, Mr. I L. Henson; recitation, Mme. Anna Lee Slade. An elaborate supper was served and the entire company voted the affair a delightful success. C.1. William M. McDonald, of Texas is spending a few days in Washington on business. He a leader of his race in the Lone Star State. He was a close friend of the late N. W. Cuney and is identified with such Texas Republicans as E. H. R. Green, George W. Burkit, C. W. Ogden, and E. H. Terrell, ex-Minister to Belgium. He stands high in Masonic circles in his state and is receiving much attention from the leaders of this city. WATCH THE Colored American.