The Colored American

The COLORED Library of Congress American INFORMAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX. NO. 42. A MOTHERS' MEETING. A MOTHERS' MEETING. PRIME FACTOR IN REARING of BOYS AND GIRLS. Colored Women Unite with their Caucasian Sisters in Perfect Harmony A Religious Tidal Wave-An Elevator Drops-Other News of The Day. Hartford, Conn., Special:—For the benefit of those who may not know, especially the ladies of our race and those that are mothers or are the heads of their own households, we wish to state that the ladies of the First Baptist Church, (white) Talcott St., have what is known as a Mother's Meeting every Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A number of ladies of color meet with these white sisters every week. They spend these afternoons in listening to papers on various topics such as the bringing up of children, how to be ideal wives and make home happy—in short they discuss all phases of the part they should play in shaping the destiny of mankind. The ladies who are taking advantage of these opportunities are very earnest in their praise of the ladies of the opposite race with whom they meet for the cordial feeling that exists between them. After the Literary or other exercises the meeting always closes with a tea at 4 o'clock. All the ladies of color who are members unite them in perfect harmony. Among the active colored worker are: Mrs. Effie Fish, Mrs. Allie Scott, Mrs. Willie Hill, Mrs. Waterman, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Lizzie Green. We call attention to this, so that if any more of our ladies desire to avail themselves of these meetings, they may have the chance. Of course, we would like to see a similar society, composed exclusively of colored ladies for there is intelligence enough among them to support such a society in Hartford as well as most other cities and places in the state. But as there are none among us, and there is a pressing need of such a society, why not take advantage of the one controlled by our white friends? They stand with outstretched arms to receive and welcome us. The thing that is going to help our race today and in the future is the mother's knowledge and ability to train up the boys and girls of to-day who are to become the men and women of years to come. It is true that "the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." Mrs. Effie Wilson, of Willimantic, who has been making an extended visit through New York State spent a week in Hartford, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson of 41 Warren Street. It was not her intention to stop here, but on reaching her city, she was informed that the street on which she besides was quarantined on account of small pox which, however, proved later to be chicken pox. So Miss Wilson returned home Saturday. Miss Julia James, sister of Mrs. Jante James, went to Hartford Hospital on the 14th to be operated on for a tumor Mr. George Smith, employed at 686 Iain Street at the building of the WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1902. MEN OF THE HOUR. MEN OF THE ROOM! HON. HENRY Collector of Internal Revenue, Atlantic Most Lucrative Office Hel Collector of Internal Revenue, Atlanta, Ga., Conducting Satisfactorily the Most Lucrative Office Held by a Negro in America. Church of the Redeemer, very narrowly escaped with his life last week. The elevator which he runs broke, and took a plunge from the third floor to the bottom carrying down Mr. Smith. The concussion was so great that it put out every light in the building. Aside from being greatly shaken up, he escaped without injury. This is the third time the elevator has taken a drop. Mrs. Jennie Austin of Liberty St., after an extended visit to her former home in North Carolina has returned home. Miss Jeannete Edwards of Farmington, Conn, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mas. Frederick Thompson of Beliaame Street. Mrs. Braxson of Liberty Street, who was reported convalescent last week from her illness, has had a reiapse. A religious tidal wave is sweeping over Hartford, and the Kingdom of Darkness is being assailed as no before. We are pleased to state that final fervor of the members was started two or more weeks not abated. All through Sunday, the church was flowing with anxious the Life and Salvation have been spiritual zeal and antecost was had, for and were baptized in the Christ Jesus, for the remiss and they received the gift Ghost," and there was added church during the week about persons happy A RUCKER. ta, Ga., Conducting Satisfactorily the d by a Negro in America. in the love of Jesus. The nine o'clock prayer meeting was conducted by local Preacher Stacey Graley, and the Lord whom we sought suddenly came to His temple and "there was a shout in the camp." The Pastor, Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, expounded the Gospel at 10:45, on the theme of "God's love," with wonderful effect and a large number were baptized and taken into the church. At the close of the preaching service, Mrs. Kenny Smith, who had been seeking the Light, came out with great rejoicing. Much interest was manifested in the Sunday School lesson. Dr. J. E Mason was present and electrified the teachers and scholars by an address on the lesson. The spirit carried with us in the C. E Society, and a large number joined. Rev. Mason offered Christ to a dying world in the evening with great impression and as at the end of the morning service, so in the evenining a large number came award and joined the church. The meeting continued. Miss Moggie Moore of Huntly Ave. who has been in New York City, visiting friends for some time has returned home. The many friends of Jackson Ross, were glad to see him out Sunday after his protracted illness. Mr. John Frances, brother of Mrs. Clarence Daniel, returned to Hartford, Wednesday, the 15th, after an absence of several months. He will make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel on Martin Street. PRICE FIVE CENTS HON. I. T. MONTGOMERY THE REPRESENTATIVE OF A NEW DISPENSATION. Substantial Merit Weighing More Heavily than Political Activity--Appointed Receiver of Public Moneys--Logical Leader in Mississippi Affairs. The appointment of Hon. Isaiah T. Montgomery as receiver of public moneys at Jackson, Miss., marks the beginning of a new dispensation in the politics of that state, and perhaps in the South the dethronement of James Hill was not so much a blow at the man, as at the system which he and his following represent. Personally Mr. Hill has an honorable record and his long incumbency as an official and leader bears no blemish. But, changing conditions are bringing forward men who do not make politics a profession. The demand is for factors in the arena of business, industry and finance, and whose activity in matters of government is distinctly apart from selfish actions. The man who principle that makes for the settlement of the new Negro in the South and the President could not have made a happier selection. This interesting character was born a slave on the plantation of Jefferson Davis in Mississippi. Noting the boy's brightness, the late president of the Confederacy made of him a sort of body servant, and he was taught to read and write. With this start he practically educated himself, and when the slaves on the Davis plantation were liberated, Montgomery started north to earn his living. He accumulated a few thousand dollars and returned to Mississippi, conceived the idea of founding a town for the industrious members of his own race who could obtain work from the whites and who who were unsuccessful in working for themselves. He leased plots of ground, which he had purchased at a low rental, with the result that Negro families flocked to this portion of Mississippi from all portions of the gulf states. Today the town has a population of nearly 10,000, contains several important industries, as well as churches and schools. It is what might be called a one-man town, for the mayor has planned and carried out about everything of importance in it. It is the market for a section of the country 50 to 75 miles around it, and one of the most important railway stations on the Illinois Central. Mr. Montgomery is one of the most ardent supporters of the National Negro Business League, and at the two conventions held by that body in Boston and Chicago, his addressed, teeming with practical thought, drew out much favorable comment. He was the only colored man who sat in the Mississippi state constitutional convention in 1890. (Continued on page 8.) DR.SHEPARDFOR CONGRESS Strong Sentiment Developing in Favor of North Carolina's Brilliant Young Leader.-Race Pride, Education and Wealth Overcoming Restrictive Laws. North Carolina is fortunate in her young men. They wield a power in many directions for good and by patience, diplomacy and sturdy progress, they are demonstrating that solid qualities can be made to tell, no matter how oppressive the environment may be. At the head of the list of the young men who are sounding the tocsin of race elevation in the Old North State is Dr. James, E. Shepard. Clean, thorough-going, intelligent and resourceful, he has made a reputation that presages a brilliant future. North Carolina can produce another Congressman to enlarge the erstwhile group of honorable race defenders and to the roster that has been illumined by O'Hara, Cheatham and White, the name of Shepard could be added to the great advantage and satisfaction of the voters and citizens of the Raleigh district. This is a "consummation devoutly to be wished," and it is clearly within the range of early possibilities. The substantial character of the Negroes of Dr. Shepard's balliwick, their strong footing in the soil and their growth in education, render it plain that they must be reckoned with as positive factors. They will not long be content without a representative of their race to champion their cause in the national legislature. Dr. Shepard is a thinker, an orator and a scholar. He has a comprehensive view of the conditions about him, and understands how to utilize the material with which he must work. Articles from his pen, interviews reported by the Associated Press and speeches before large audiences teem with many sentiments, and indicate a deep interest in the problems that effect his native heath. He stands by the old leaders and endeavors to build an enduring superstructure upon the foundation laid by them. He believes thoroughly in the loyalty of Senator Pritchard. He regards him as the most powerful man North Carolina has ever sent to the Senate, and will labor early and late to see that he is returned to that body. He believes that the Negro's ambition and inherent strength will overcome the restrictive laws and that, after all, the South is the Negro's best and most natural home. He favors a greater republican party in the South, but insists that it shall not be built upon the ruins of the Negro's hopes. He has the utmost confidence in the wisdom of President Roosevelt, and is of the opinion that the policies enunciated from the White House will make for the permanent betterment of the entire South and bring happy results to both races, morally, politically and financially. The Negro people of the Raleigh district of North Carolina cannot do a wiser thing than to send such a far-seeing, energetic and accomplished young leader as Dr. James E. Shepard to the 58th Congress. Auxiliary to Memorial Association. An auxiliary of the McKinley National Memorial Association of Cleveland. Ohio, has been formed for the purpose of enlisting the co-operation of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and similar fraternal societies and the various church organizations among the Afro-Americans in raising THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. funds for the memorial. The central executive committee consists of the following members: Bishop B. W. Arnett, Ohio; Booker T. Washington, Alabama; J. W. Lyons, Georgia; Cyrus Field Adams, Illinois; Henry P. Cheatham, North Carolina; R. H. Terrel and Daniel Murray, District of Columbia. The last named is secretary and reports that contributions are rapidly coming in. There is an advisory committee of two hundred of the most prominent Afro-Ameicans of the country. Ministers at a Feast. The annual dinner of the Washington Ministers' Union was held at Grey's cafe, M street between 16th and 17th streets last Monday. The union is undenominational and is composed of the pastors of the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregationalist, A. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion churches. It was organized by the late Rev. Dr. Alexander Crumwell, rector of St. Luke's P. E. church. The present officers are: President, Rev. A. C. Garner; vice president, Rev. D. E. Wiseman; secretary, Rev. Dr. B. J. Bolding; corresponding secretary, Rev. I. L. Thomas. Rev. W. A. Moore, D. D., field secretary of the Congregational Church, was present and delivered an address. Those present were Rev. F. J. Grimke, A. C. Garner, D. F. Rivers, B. J. Bolding, P. J. Bennett, O. M. Waller, D. E. Wiseman, S. N. Brown, I. L. Thomas, D. G. Hill and Dr. Moore. Bishop Grant to Lecture. Much interest is being manifested in the forthcoming lecture in this city by Bishop Abram Grant, who is regarded as one of the very ablest leaders of the race in this country. This will be the Bishop's first lecture engagement here for several years. He will appear at the Second Baptist church. Tuesday evening, January 28, at 7:45 o'clock, subject, "Three Things That Go to Make a Man." Musical features will also be presented. The affair is a special meeting of the Second Baptist Lyceum and is under the direction of Mr. R; W. Thompson. THE OUTLOOK. Notable among the special portraits in the Magazine Number of The Outlook for February is one from a full length photograph of Senor Palma, the newly elected President of the Republic of Cuba. The photograph was taken for The Outlook by Mr. Henry Hoyt Moore, who accompanies it with a talk about the personality of Senor Palma. Your Newsdcaler's Treat. The Colored American, the acknowledged 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 delacable manner, should be read by a'1 You can get it, your friend can get it by calling at your newsdealer. Price per copy, 5 cents. 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. To Our Subscribers. We have recently sent bills to all of our subscribers requesting a payment of their subscriptions. In future we shall send bills to every subscriber in the month the subscription expires. This practice we have inaugurated in order to keep them posted as to the status of their accounts. We appeal to them all to favor us with a remittance of their indebtedness. We are compelled to do this and we hope that our friends will appreciate our position and save us further expense in collecting their subscriptions. --- --- James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1132 3rd Street, Northwest, Carriages for hire. Phone 1727 Branch office Alexandria, Va. Washington. Dist. Co READ THE "THE PROCEEDING TIONAL NEGRO BUS Which held its first convention in BOOKER T. WASHINGTON This convention was the first ed business men ever held in the e of business was represented eduator, the doctor, the lawyer the merchant and rulers of mun ered and papers read are all in of delegates and others, which the convention. READ THIS BOOK THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. Convention was the first National Convention men ever held in this or any other county was represented: the farmer, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, and rulers of municipalities. The add- ers read are all in this book besides o- n and others, which makes it a valuable in. "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every use of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. Send Express or Postoffice Money Order J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 CUBAN SPECIALS ASTONISHIE For many years we have sold our Wine and our brands are preferred by them, order to give box the Consumer the benefit Middleman, we have decided to now Popular Brands of Whiskies and C14 BEAUTIFUL PRIZES. 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EVERY ONE WILL GET THEM 11 With every quart bottle of our famous 10 year old Queen City Club Pure Rye and one box of our justly celebrated genuine Cuban Hand-Made 10c clear Havana Cuban Specials, we will give ABSOLUTELY FREE one of the hand-somest open face, extra heavy nickel Gent's Watches made (no ladys) stem wind and set, genuine American movement and case, best timekeeper on earth, does not tarnish and will last lifetime. 1 extra fine Vienna Meer-sahamn Rye, 1 genuine Meer-sahamn Cigar Holder, 1 pretty leather Tobacco pouch, 1 elegans extra heavy nickel match box, 1 pair pearl cuff buttons, 1 ball top collar button, 1 neck-tie holder, 1 pair sleeve buttons, 1 double chain and one beautiful charm. All jewelry heavily 14k gold plated. All these 14 pieces with one box of our famous Cuban Specials and one quart bottle of our famous 10 year old Queen City Club Pure Rye cannot be bought for less than $12.00. We sell the Whiskey and Cigars in ONLY $3.97 C.O.D. with privilege of excluding the 14 prizes for all the鉴品, while Whiskey and Cigars alone cost more than we ask for the entire lot. Our Whiskey is an Absolutely Pure 10 year Rye and our genuine Cuban hand-made, clear Havana, made in our own factory. These cigars are so better than anything ever advertised before. We Guarantee that they are safe and refine. An Extra Premium of an elegant Pocket knife with two blades, 1 cock-screw, 1 cigar cutter and 1 glass cutter. If $3.97 is sent in advance with order, Goods send in plain package. Write for wholesale Price Lists of Liquors and Cigars. Responsible agents wanted. U. S. DISTILLER'S DISTRIBUTION CO.-Dept. E., 431 North Clark St., Chicago, IL The Col The Colored American. Advertise in --- ```markdown ``` IS BOOK!! INGS OF THE NA- BUSINESS LEAGUE" Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. ON, President and Founder. First National Convention of color- his or any other country. Every bid: the farmer, the banker, the er, the manufacturer, the author, municipalities. The addresses deliv- this book besides over fifty cuts makes it a valuable souvenir of HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. KENTUCKIANS DISSATISFIED. New Political Conditions Create the “New Negro Rpublican” in the Blue Grass Slate Large Delegation to Call on the Presi- dent in the Interest of Justice - Mr. Jackson's Lucid Analysis. once a time when, Negroes vous ses republican ticket because it wes general- ly understood ‘the : republican party freed them.” Gratitude prompted blind loyalty. Just the thought of Abraham Lincolnjwas an irresistible pugle-call to the battle lines of the party at the polls, and no one dared to “reason why” their votes should be so solidly cast for republican nominees—theirs was but ‘todo and die.” No night- mare of political reward disturbed thei peaceful clamber. ‘‘Blessed be noth- ing” the old darkey said. But time has changed and the Negro has changed with time. It is a new South anda new Negro. No lees respsct for Abra- bam Lincoln, for his sacred memory shall ever live; 20 less gratitude for the Union soldiers who 80 valiantly fought and died, for with an imperishable fondness we prize the liberty which wae incidental to the struggles of the sixties and no less admiration tor the princi- ples of that party which omen pros- perity, insure & stable government and for the success of which thousands upon thousands of blacks still strive. But I say the Negro has_ chenged; with the advent of liberty came edu- cational opportunities and the new Ne- gro is catching step with bis white re- publican comrade and is exchanging reason for ‘party regularity,’? common sense for sentiment and is looking for something tangible im the almighty present instead of some ioomaterial hopes and promises to be fulfilled in the visionary future. It has never been unfashionable for the white republ'eans to hold office and Negro Kentuckians areeagerto be in style, This fact ie notably illustrated by the announce- ment that a delegation of prominent Kentucky Negroes will visit Washing- ton, D. C. this month to enter a com” plaint with the President against nearly all the Federal office holders in the state. Not a single member of this delegation is seeking office of any kind for himself but they are not satisfied with the treatment that the Negro is receiving at the hands of the Federal Office holders of Kentucky. Mr, J. C. Jackson, one of the delegates when in- terviewed said: “The attention of party leaders has been repeatedly called to this matter, bot they seem to pay no attention to us whatever 80 we haye decided to carry the matter directly to the President, feeling assured that it ie not his wish that the party’s interests should suffer by the nnjust and unwise policy of his appointees. Just think of it. We have five col- lectors of internal revenue, two U. 8. Marshals, one Surveyor’s office with 2 large office force and not asingledeputy or court bailiff of even the lowest grade that ia filled by a Negro. In the Iv- ternal revenue service they have fared a little better than in other branches of the public tervice. in the Louisville district we have a few storekeepers but & poor representation as compared to the whcle number of men in the ser- vice. In the secon? “trict we have tardly any atives. In the PEE COLORED AMER:CAN, WASHINGYON, DG titled to, yet Mr. Sam Roberts has treated us with more fairness than any of the collectors, and is by far the m st ‘Popular collestor in the state, with ocl ored men.” “The white leaders in Kentucky have used very poor judgment in dealing with the colored vote. The next elec- tien in Kentucky will be a very im- ‘portant one. Two judges of the ap- pealate court are to be elected and it seems tome that only the very best men should be given charge of the of- fices, and the party thoroughly orga- nized upon correct party principles by the old tried leaders who heretofore piloted the party to succe?s. It is to these matters we hope to call the Presi- dent’s attention tu. This will perhaps be the only Kentucky delegation who has called upon the President, who are not place hunters.”” A few of the names of the delegation appear below: Jordan ©, Jackson, John H. Frank, C. H. Parrish, W. H. Stew- ard, 8. B. Jones, Thomas H. Parks, Edward Glass, A. C. Banks, W. H. MocRiddleton. They are expected in Washington some time this week. LATE LOCALS. Mr. A. Ernest Cuney is back from New_York. Mr, Henry Y. Arnett went to Phila- delphia Monday. Mr, Jobn Clinton, the Philadelphia banker, is in the city. Lieut. RE. Toomey 1s ‘ rounding to’’ from his recent indis position. Dr. J. E. Shepard of Raleigh, N, C., bas been in the city for several days. The town is full of politicisas from “all oyer’’ It seems that ‘something is doing.” Lawyers Giles B. Jackson and James H. Hayes of Richmond. spent Sunday and Monday here. Mrs. F. L. Cardoza. Jr, continues Ll. She and her family bave the sym- pathy of ‘Ths Colored American and his host of friends. Mrs. B. Warner Reed, matron of the Friendless Girl’s Home recenily ad- dressed the Baptist Munister’s Union at Metropolitan church Miss Florence M. Williams is suc- ceeding admirably as principal of the Kindergarten Department at the Bruce School on Marshall Street. Those in- terested in this important branch of in- struction will ficd much to interest them should they pay Miss Williams 2 visit. Recorder-elect John C. Dancy wa: the guest of honor last weck at ade lighttal stag tendered by former Gov. P. B, 8. Pinchback. The event took place at Gray and Costley’s palatial cafe Quite a number of distinguished gentle- men shared the genial Louisjanian’: hospitality, Miss Lenora Wilsen of Newport, R I., who was the guest of Miss Smal! wood of Madison street, and who wa: so pleasantly entertained by Mis: Freeman of 16‘hstreet during the hol - days, passed through the city this week enroute for her home, after a few days stay in Petersburg. Dr. Mary Li. Brown, formerly of this city and daughter of the Jate Bishop Brown, D D., ofthe A. M. E. church, bas located in Milwaukee and opened an office at Koom 1, 403 Grand avenue. where she hasan elegant office, we! rd neatly furnished with the latest scientific and surgical appliances. Dr Brown is a graduate of several univer- sities both in this country and in Sco - lend and has already built up a large and lucrative practice. Members of the race have reason to be proud of Dr. UURED WEAR MER FREE. 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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. ING 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 COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL. Chicago. Ill. he started to run off the stage. Madame Vine whose spectacles had slipped from hor nose to her mouth in the excitement, caught the boy—who was a girl—and for a minute they, with the grief stricken father, who was sitting on the floor shaking with laughter, formed a most unexpected tablesau. This surprising denouement had for an instant petrified the audience but as they suddenly realized what had happened, they burst into spontaneous and hearty howls of delighted approval. In full view of everybody and amid continued and thunderous applause, the stage manager rushed forward and aided by the "father" set up and rearranged the bed, and then the startled and reluctant "boy" was persuaded to get back into bed again and die in a respectable manner, which he did, keeping a watchful eye on his father's subsequent movements. A QUEER DENOUEMENT. How a Thoughtless Actor Caused a Break-down that Broke up a Pathetic Death Scene—"East Lynne" [by Amateurs at Alexandria. Until recently in that ancient and honorable city just across the Potomac there was an institution known as the Alexandria Dramatic Club. Their renditions were highly creditable and most successful and they gave a number of performances in different parts of Virginia and in Washington, but it was during a performance of East Lynne at Lannon's Opera House in Alexandria that an incident occurred which, while it spoiled completely the effect of the scene and disconcerted the players, was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience present. The company never quite knew how they finished the play, and though all spectators declared the performance an immense success, East Lynne was never afterwards in their repertoire. The scene referred to is that in which William is dying, and while the book was not strictly followed the effect was most realistic. At the side of the death bed were little William's father and Madame Vine, the latter convulsed with grief at the impending death of her child and the thought that he might not know that she was his mother, while the father's grief was not so intense as he did not realize that the boy was dying. The "boy" in this instance was a little girl and her acting was very fine, the weak, childish voice growing fainter, and its pathos bringing tears to many eyes. THOSE WHO WIELD The PEN Prof. D. Webster Davis of Richmond, Va., is regularly employed by the Central Lyceum bureau of New York and fills a six week's lecturing tour every year in the New England Staets. A clever short story from the pen o Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (ne Alice Ruth Moore), appears in the January number of "The Smart Set." The "father" was a large man and after kneeling awhile by the side of his dying child's bed—a cot with legs—he tired of the position and rising carefully to his feet attempted to sit on the side of the bed and take the child's hand. But in moving he struck against the bed and moved it slightly and as his weight came down upon it the head end suddenly collapsed and he went sprawling to the floor while the dying boy was galvanized into instant and complete vigor, and springing out of the bed with a most astonishing agility W. T. Menard's spicy Washington letters to the New York Age are among the most attractive offerings of that enterprising journal. He is without prejudice and writes as a thorough-going journalist should, giving everybody a hearing according to merit and importance. Mr. Menard has just declined a flattering offer to take charge of the printing department at Tuskegee, He is known as one of the best compositors in Uncle Sam's great printery at Washington. --- 12 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 gift 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. P To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three (3) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues are payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4 25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6 50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own 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 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home. Contributive can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The 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 o 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 Wm. L TAYLOST, W. M Master. BOOKS BY PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. 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Mr. L L Lee, Deputy Grand Master the G, U O O. F., and one of the largest and most successful undertakers in the South, passed through the city last Saturday evening en route from the B M., which meets quarterly at Philadelphia. Penn. Mr. Lee was accompanied J. H. MR. LUCIUS L. LEE. Mr F. H. Leavens of Mobile, Alabama, and Mr. N. A. Anderson of Vicksburg, Miss. Both of these gentlemen have been recently elected to the Board of Directors. When Mr. Lee was asked if he was a candidate for Grand Master, he changed his conversation without even replying to the interrogation. A LeDuke Cafe The popularity of the well known Buffet and Cafe of Gray & Costley at 1313 E Street, N. W., is shown by the large number of special dinners which have been given there recently. Nearly all of the prominent men of the race who have visited the nation's capital during the holidays have been entertained at this popular hostelry one way or the other. Last Saturday, Governor P. B. S. Pinchback entertained Hon Chas. W. Anderson of New York and Mr. John E. Taylor, Deputy Collector of Customs at Wilmington, North Carolina, at a stag dinner, Monday evening of this week Hon. John C. Dancy, was entertained at a terrapin dinner Among his guests were Mr. M. P. Morton, Postmaster of Athens, Georgia, Col. James W. Gray and Editor E E; Cooper, Publishers. THE COLORED AMERICAN TASHINGTON, D. C. cloth. 1.25 o. cloth. 1.25 th. Illustrated. 1.25 . 1.25 th. Illustrated 1.50 o. cloth. Illustrated, 1.25 h. 1.25 . 1.50 cloth Illustrated. 1.50 Revisits Her Old Home. Mrs Clinton Fowler of Waterbury, Coun. came to Washington on Christmas eve on a visit to her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fowler of A street northeast and after a pleasant stay of three weeks lft Saturday morning for Farmville, Va. on a visit to her mother, whom she had not seen for quite a while. She has with her their little son Wesley and their baby girl), Aletha. This was her first visit to Washington. During her stay in the city she visited some places of interest, and met many friends of the family, and passed the time altogether after the manner of her choice and in the way that seemed most pleasant to her. She regards this as having been one of the most pleasant visits of her life. Her stay at Farmville will be indefinite. She expects to stop over in Washington again on her return to Waterbury. THE OUTLOOK Notable among the special portraits in the Magazine Number of The Outlook for February is one from a full length photograph of Senor Palma, the newly elected President of the Republic of Cuba. The photograph was taken for The Outlook by Mr. Henry Hoyt Moore, who accompanies it with a talk about the personality of Senor Palma. Bishop Grant to Lecture. Much interest is being manifested in the forthcoming lecture in this city by Bishop Abram Grant, who is regarded as one of the very ablest leaders of the race in this country. This will be the Bishop's first lecture engagement here for several years. He will appear at the Second Baptist church. Tuesday evening, January 28, at 7:45 o'clock, subject, "Three Things That Go to Make a Man." Musical features will also be presented. The affair is a special meeting of the Second Baptist Lyceum and is under the direction of Mr. R W. Thompson. There are 1,321 colored people who are stenographers in the United States. D. Augustus Straker, of Detroit Mich., in 1896 was elected Circuit Court Commissioner of Wayne County. He was the first colored man in that state to be selected to be elected to such a New York. Each fifty by one hundred and fifty feet. Price $50 Up. ... A DISCOUNT MADE TO CASH PURCHASERS.... Time purchasers: First payment not less than five dollars, subsequent monthly payments from two dollars up according to the ability of chaser. SECURE HOMES. Invest small sums with large returns JOSEPH ENG. Ex Officio Register of Deeds, and J. B. House, N. J. 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Persons are protected from one to seventy years of age with sick benefits ranging from $1.25 to $10 per week and death benefits from $15 to $500 [Name] work. It is published weekly and mailed to of interesting news matter (not a cheap patoned scale, and pains are taken that advertisement are inserted in its columns. first-class journal can afford, and made work. It is published weekly and mailed to subscribers at $1 per year. It is brimful of interesting news matter (not a cheap patented sheet), edited on the most hightoned scale, and pains are taken that no unclean or objectionable items or advertisement are inserted in its columns. Advertising rates are as cheap as any first-class journal can afford, and made known on application. For detailed information, address Advertise in The Colo HON. GEORGE H. WHITE. OUR INSURANCE OUR PRESIDENT HEADQUARTERS 1024 South 20th St. a short while. "The GEORGE H. 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It is backed by in-members at $2 per share, which earns 12 per cent from one to seventy years of age with sick benefits ranging from $1.25 to $10 per week, and death benefits from $15 to $500. THE SIXTEEN-YEAR LIMIT ENDOWMENT POLICY is the safest and cheapest issued by any organization of its character. Members pay no more dues after sixteen years membership, and are at liberty to draw a cash value for their policies. THE SICK AND DEATH DEPARTMENT is also operated on the most mutual basis and members enjoy advantages in this not accorded by any rival company. BANKING INSTITUTION which is capitalized and chartered under the laws of Pennsylvania in the sum of $50,000.00 and all members can be stockholders and participants in the profits therein. The last annual 12 per cent. dividend on stock was declared on June 4th. last. 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Miss Carrie Boyle, of Cleveland Ave., is quite ill. Mrs. Will H. Lacy, of 1221 W Street, is out again after a brief illness. Miss Lula Leftwich, of 58 Pierce St., has returned from a pleasant visit to New York. Lawyer Reuben S. Smith is a busy man these days. He has a lucrative and influential practice. Paul Lawrence Dunbar is filled engagements in Charleston and at other southern points last week. Mrs. E. O. Cherry, of 35 O Street, N. W., is spending the winter with her parents in North Carolina. Mrs. Frederick Douglass speaks tomorrow at Second Baptist Lyceum on "The Convict Lease System." The Second Baptist Lyceum is arranging a popular concert for February 5th. Strong attractions will be offered. Editor W, Calvin Chase will talk on "Some Reasons Why," at the Second Baptist Lyceum the first Sunday in March. The exhibit of the Park Commission at Corcoran Art Gallery, has been reviewed by numbers of Afrc-American citizens. Several delegations have paid their respects to Justices Terrell and Hewlett at their offices. The gentlemen express their hearty appreciation of these favors. Miss Lucy E. Moten, Principal of the Normal School, is having a highly successful year. She is herself a tireless worker and has about her a staff of helpful and competent assistants. Visitors are all pleased who drop in on the "Hiawatha" rehersals which occur every Tuesday evening at Lincoln Memorial Temple, 11th and R Streets. The ladies extend a cordial welcome to music loving citizens. The Congressional Club, 430 17th St, held a highly enjoyable 'Ladies' Day,' January 16, from 4 to 10, p. m. Many of the Club's fair friends called and were sumptuously entertained by the Congressional gallants. Recorder H. P. Cheatham spent a few days in the city last week but has since returned to Littleton, N.C. where has a beautiful home. He will turn over the office of Recorder to Mr. Dancy about February 1st. Miss Annie Smith of Washington, D.C, has returned to Boston for an advanced course in elocution at the New England Conservatory. In her recital work in Washington, Miss Smith met with gratifying success. She is staying at 162 Moreland Street, Roxbury, with Mrs. Louise Lewis Washington. Her friends are watching her progress with interest. H. K. FULTON'S Loan Office 314 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) (ESTABLISHED 1870.) Money Loaned on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, etc., Unredeemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry for sale at greatly reduced prices. Old gold and Silver Bought. A Business Opportunity. An active, energetic colored man himself and who is willing to assume permanent position and can earn from ability. The work is pleasant and money. A cash bond is required or call on or address Wide Awake Business Washington, D. C. 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ADVERTIS SSE q >No (SCA) Simeps ZROy K S | AND (XZ 4) PATCHES ff J Si] x SS Two Th'ngs {lecturer of Allen’s Legion in eac __— charge within the bounds of the Firs Life is mostly froth and bubdle, Epiecopai District, Mr Henderson | Two things stand like stone, the pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church c Kindness in another's teouble, Philadelphia. Courage in your own. SE Se. cae as peheras “" ~~ down to a prcsperous new buai- ness at SiJoha, Mr. Moore was until recently @ wholesale grocery merchant of Somerset, Bermuda, Mrs. Moore was formerly Mrs. Ceorge Whe zel of 8t. John, N. B. who afier the death of Mr, Whe'zel carried on the ice pusi- nese which he had I aft her, endr csntly the businses was sold for $22 000 Mr. and Mrs, Moore were united under the American fiag in Worcester, Mass., and spent taeir honeymoon in Wasb- ington, where they were royally enter- tained by Washington society. Among the entertainers were Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Bailey, Prot. and Mrs. Jesse Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C Keelan, and others. There are now 4,459 864 col: r.d wo- men in the United Stat2s. There are 1,321 colored people who are stenographers in the Un.ted States, Richard T. Greener of New Yors, in 1870, graduated from Hurvard College. E. H. Bauchet, of Philadelphia, pa., in 1874 graduated from Yale College. Mr. Oliver Henson was the first col ored person to land in Chicago in 1919 There are 3,493 colored persons in the United Ststes who are first clase type writers, There are 7,496 colored men in the United States who are first class engi- neers, There are 1,822 colored persons in the United States who are in the undertak- ing busimess, There are now in the United Sates 430,000 colored persons engaged in the laundry business. There are 5,075 stores in the United that are owned and Managed by the colored people, The Negro had fifty delegates at the recent Methodist ecumenical confer- ence in London. There are 6,434 colored men in the United States who are in the bl ack- Smithing business. Mr. Miller, headwaiter of the Broezel of Buffalo, is linked with the greatest head wai:ers of the country. Mrs. Julia Watson, of Chicago, was the first colored person born ia the Stateof llinois, She was born at Paris, Il.., in 1894. Miss Ida Piatt, of Chicago, in 1894, was the first colored weman in the State of Lilinois to be admitted to the bar to practice law. Captains R. G, Woods and E L. Baker, both of Washington, D. C, have reached San Feanciaco from which Polat they will sail for Manila, where they have secured civil positions, D. Augustus Straker, of Detroit, Mich. in 1896 was elected Cireuit Court Commiseioner of Wayne County. He "as the firat colored man in that state ‘be selected to be elected to such a high ang important position. | Bishop Wm.B.Derrick has anpounc- ‘d the appointment of the Rev. J. M. Henderson to the office of organiger and THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON o o lecturer of Allen’s Legion in each charge within the bounds of the First Epiecopai District, Mr Henderson is the pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church of Philadelphia. Mr.C C. Yost, City Assessor at Kan- ‘sas City, Mo., has appointed eight col- ored men on the extra force of deputies employed to take the assessmente. Mr. Yost’s fairness toward the colored peo- ple will be kindly remembered. He has always been disposed to give ablo and wortby col .red men a show at this work, and even though it does not Jast a great while, it is never:heless thankfully re- ceived. Those appointed are: M. J. Horris, P. W. Upshaw, Phil Scroggins, ‘Cnas. R Lee, F. L. Lewis, John E Al- lea, R E Bailey ana Chouteah, Three hundred colored peopls from Louisiana will soon be established in a colony of 3,000 acres in Coatra Costa Couaty, California, near the San Joa- quin line. They will develop the large ranch of John Herd, raising garden produce, which can be marketed by water or by the Santa Fe Railroad, which rane through the tract. The land is rich and is well irrigated,so that the colony ought to be successtul. I! it flourishes, the managers have an op- tion on 12,000 acres of land adjoining. The plan is to establish a Negro town, which will elect its « fficers, and have a eburch ard sch ol. Benjamin Banneker was a contempo- rary of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and was the son of a Maryland slave woman. Harly in life he developed exc:ptioval mathematical talent, and subsequently became one of the foremost astrooomere of his day He was the author of the first almanac of any value ever written in shis coun- try: The book attracted a great deal of attention among European scholars. Bannekor rendered valuable assistance to L’Enfaut in the work of laying out the plans and eurveying the ground for the city of Washington. His worth wus recoguized by the leading men of his time, and it is related that he dined with Thomas Jefferson during the lat- ter’s incumbency of the White House WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS? Editor Colored Americau—I write to ask through the columns of your paper a few questions. Are ali the Negro MEN of influence dead? Are all the so- called iace leaders afraid to speak out, to take an aggressive stand for right? Are the colored Americans to sit, su- pinely, while their rights are being taken away in msuy sections of the land? The sdvice ec-ms from many quarters, *‘Don’t sgitate the race ques. tion?” If the Afrc-American submits to and acquieses in every indignity and contemplated wrong, without strong and earnest protest, he deserves to be, with all nis leaders, reduced to actual vassslage. Let men and women begin and at once to crystallize senti- ment sgainst this jim crow law which is about to desecrate the state of Mary- land and ineult the memory of Ban- neker and Douglass. Let men and women begin to rouse the American conscience by calling attention to the fact that riguts guaranteed to cliizeas by the constitution sre being taker away under the yery shadow of th Cavitol. Cannot the race furnizh a man of woman who will rouse the American conscience? “Ob, Douglass how we miss thee now: Thy tower-like wit, thy thought profound ‘Thy words, wherein, truth did abound. Made scales fall from bedarkened eyes, The corpse of human rights te rise!" The Amerivan coascience can be roused. Where is the man or woman to undertake the task? Ricuarp E. 8, Toomzr. “ THOSE WHO WIELD G%e PEN. Prof. D. Webster Davis of Richmond, Va., is regularly employed by the Cen- tral Lyceum bureau of New York and filis a six week’s lecturing tour every year in tas New England Staeta. A cl.ver short story from the pen of Mrs, Paul Laurence Dunbar (ne> Alice ath Moore>, appears in the January number of ‘fhe Smart Set.’’ W. VT. Menard’s spicy Washington letters to the New York Age are among the mosi attractive offerings of that en- terprising journal, He is without prej- udice and writes as a thorough-going Journ:list should, giving everybody a nearing according to merit and impor tance. Mr. Menard bas just declined a flatiering offer to take charge of the priating department at Tuskegee, He is Known” as one of the best compoeitors in Uncle Sam’s great printery at Wasb- ington, Resignation of Ge Matron of Freedmen’s Hospital. Miss Annie A Simms, who for the past three years has been matron of the Freedman’s Ho: pital, bas tendered her resignation of the position. She leaves the Hospital with the regrets of the high offictsls of that Institution Ap- pointed at firat to fill the place tempo- rarily, she afterward passed with a high- ly satisfactory percentage the Civil Ser- vice examimation -nd received a per- marveat appointme + Mrs Simms leaves the Horpital to follow her profes- sion. She was graduated as a trained nurse in ‘896. Her instructor was the higbly eficient and excellent Sup’t of Nurses, Mre. S ©, Ebersole. Miss Simms left an excellent practice tc take the place cf metron, having made a fine record in fever and surgical casas. She leaves the hospital at the close of the present month to take charge of a case under one of the leading white physicians of Baltimore. To Punish Lynching of Negroes. Mr. Moody of Massachusetts has in- troduced a bill in the House to punish lynening of Negro citizens. The bill constitutes lynching a crime against the laws of the United States and de- fines it as mourder, with the penalty which the United States laws provide ‘or that crime. The bili fixes heavy fine and imprisonment as the punish- ment to be meted to state and muni- cipal officers who fail to protect of- fenders against mob violence and fines the county in which lynching occurs $5,000. | Imitating the ‘‘Superior Race.’ James Roddy, colored of Chicago, confessed to the police today that he had taken part Thursday night in the theft of 620 railroad tickets, worth $2) 000. Tne tickets were the property of the Chicago and Northwestern Baii- way Company, and were fer use be- twe. p St. Paul and points in the West. The package was stolen out of a wagon belonging to the American Express Company. The tickets were endorved with the names of the officials.of the roae and could be easily filled out and ul le : SALUONS —— Eritz Reafer’s Wasuineton, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Fenn. Ave 202, 208 and 210 4% St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Baflet and Cale 1216 Pa.Av. Wash., D.G. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. S@ Lads will receive < »ecial attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, DOCS 4O88 - Rectifier and Wholesale Liquer Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty; Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. } Karl Xander | | 1580 and 1582 Seventh St: N, a Wholesale dealer in imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors. ol Reserve, a pure rye, eigh old. Fall qna-t $1 00: eee | Cc. H. NAUGHTON... FINE W INFS, Harper & Wilson a specialty, 1926 Fourteent: St. Northwest. ey See ae ee wees eee ee Gray & Costley, WINES, LIQUQRS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentilemen’s Dining Room uy stairs. The best of service curranteed 1313 _E street N, W. Wasarneron, D. O. Chris. X ris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7thst NW, Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distiliates (in all .240 kinds,) at Chris Xander’s mode prices no others can compete in aatitv and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely tree from fusel poison. [No branch houses.) Phone 1426, [Name not visible in the image] HON. ISAIAH T. MONTGOMERY, Newly-Appointed Receiver of Public Moneys, Jackson, Miss. Pioneer of a New Order in His State. (See first page.) PLEA FOR GOOD MUSIC. Miss Harriet A. Gibbs Presents a Program Rich in Classic Melody and Illustrates its Influence upon Education and Culture Those Who Contribuied to The Event. Lincoln Memorial Temple, 11th and R Sts., was filled to overflowing Tuesday night to listen to the lecture recital of Miss Harriet A. Gibbs, assistant director of music in the public schools. The lecture was under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. It was eminently successful in the best sense of the word. Miss Gibbs presented to a most appreciative audience a program, which while thoroughly entertaining, nevertheless, appealed to the finest musical sense. For this task she was unusually well prepared, having graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she took a course in harmony, piano and voice culture. Miss Gibbs apoke of the developing power of good-music, the nature of tone making, the essentials of melody, and the 'elements of song. She discussed folk-song and spoke of the origin, power and beauty of the oratorio. In conclusion, she made a strong plea for more respectful attention and earnest listening to good music. The power of song was well illustrated by Miss Lula V. Childers, also graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and one of the three colored students who have thus far graduated from that department. Miss Childers has a rich contralto voice and her intelligent singing not only illustrated the lecture but delighted the audience. Mr. Clarence White, a favorite young violinist here, received generous applause for his skillful rendition ef S. Coleridge Taylor's "Gipsy Song." The Treble Clef also pleased the audience with a quartette from "Hiawatha" by the same composer. The intelligent work done by the accompanists materially aided the performers. The pro- 2 300 COLored AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. gram was concluded with three piano selections by Miss Gibbs. The first, 'Galop Caprice,' by Raff brought a storm of applause. The capricious fanciful character of this selection was interpreted with telling effect, displaying a rare technique. She entered her own musical soul into each number swaying the emotions of those about her. This interpretative power was most noticeable in the "Ballade," by Reinsche. Her octave work as displayed in the Lizst Rhapsody was excellent. Mr. Frank L. Cardozo, the president of the Bethel Literary, is to be congratulated on presenting such a high class entertainment to the public. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Philadelphia House—Rev. C. C. Davis, Birmingham, Alo.; Rev. Wm. H. Weaver, Baltimore Md.; Rev. Wm. Alexander, Baltimore, Md.; Bishop I, L. Person, Augusta, Ga.; George W. Evans, Philadelphia, Pa.; James A. Joyce, Cleveland, Ohio; J. A. Robinson Newport News; C, S, Smith, Detroit, Mich. Guest of Southern Hotel—Hon. J. H. Deveaux, Georgia; Jno. R. Hawkins, Kittrell, N C, Hon John C. Dancy, Wilmington, N. C., J. E. Taylor, Wilmington, N. C., E. A. Johnson, Raleigh, N. C., J. A. Whitted, Raleigh, N. C., Bishop George W. Clinton, Charlotte, N. C. Woodson House—E, B, Rosser, Charlotte, North Carolina; T. F, Brown, San Francisco; W. R Robinson and wife, Philadelphia, Pa McKinley House—T. A, Smith, Morrisburg, Pa; J, L. A, Watkins, Chester, Pa Hall Association Directors and Officers. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Odd Fellows' Hall Association the following were elected members of the Board of Directors: President, Thomas H. Wright; Vice President, A. H. Hawkins; Secretary, Samuel W. Watson; Assistant Secretary Samuel H. Hunter; Treasurer, Joseph Manning; other Directors, Isaac W. Scott, Henry P, Slaughter, L. C. Carter and James Langhorn Little COLORED AMERICANS. And now the Cabinet has a Payne. No competent man or woman is long "out of a job." 9 Business habits impress a true business man, no matter what your color. 9 The only sure way to succeed is to be worth something to somebody. A Negro naval officer at New Orleans would be a happy stroke for the administration. 9 Personalities are only justifiable in papers or lyceums when a vital principle is at stake. 9 Wise men do not deal in personal abuse. Facts and argument are the weapons of intelligence. 3 North Carolina is ambitious to furnish another Negro Congressman. Unity can assist her in so doing. Q Some may doubt it, but The Colored American does not believe that the Negro is a "dead'un" in politics. 3a We wonder what the South will say now, that the House has gone and passed that "Nigger Raugan's" bill. to Recorder Cheatham retires with more friends than he had upon his entree. He will be heard from again and favorably. 6 It is pretty safe to predict that Mr. Dancy will not attempt to record all the deeds committed in the District of Columbia. 90 The local lyceums can expeet a lively time whenever the school question, journalism or division of Negro vote is on the docket. ya Idle complaint over non-appreciation is a waste of time Get a "move on yourself," and your merit is bound to come to the surface. to Negro problem or no Negro problem, no public question can arise nowadays in which the Negro does not figure—and with a capital F at that. 94 The Census office axe has begun to hew down "tall timber." Fear and trembling are the chief assets of those who are still among the "spared." ya Wanted—Bishops who will read the riot act to preachers who "edit" mischiefmaking newspapers and who use pulpit or pen to villify people they dislike. President Roosevelt understands the American situation and should appoint a representative colored man as naval officer at New Orleans. We believe he will do so. Let "Douglass Day" be celebrated everywhere. February 14 (St. Val- entine's Day,) or the nearest Sunday thereto, should be devoted to a review of the lessons taught by his splendid life and character. to Bishop Walters' strenuous efforts in building up the National Afro-American Council should be backed up by every Negro in the land. The Bishop's great work is an inspiration to the manhood of the race. 10 Fire Chief Dutton has the indorsement of our visiting politicians in his efforts to break up the "false alarm" practice. This thing of being assured of landing in a fat office and then "slipping up" at the last moment, has become decidedly unpleasant. ya The Colored American is too busy defending the vital interests of the race to worry about the petty flings of small fry editors. People who do the least are foremost in criticising those who work the hardest for racial advancement. The melancholy days have come And though they prove most drear, We'll do our best to make the nights, Replete with ample cheer. A. G. D. AMUSEMENTS. ANNUAL CONCERT AND RECEPTION. Tuesday Evening, FEBRUARY 11, 1902. GRAND ARMY HALL. 1412 Pennsylvania ave n w. Concert 8 to 9 o'clock. Monumental Orchestra, 9 o'clock. General Admission 35 cents; Lady and Gentleman, 50 cents. B. H. BAKER, Business Manager. CLAIRVOYANT Life from cradle to grave, Give names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorce-separations, law suits, lost or absent friends intere to grave, Give names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces-separations, law suits, lost or absen friends intere on; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write to. You will be advised the best way to succeed Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2cen stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Buy your Shoes and Rubbers from Capital Shoe Store 733 7TH STREET, N W. Bet. G & H Sts. A fine line of Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes and Rubbers at lowest prices. The Only Colored Shoe Store in the City Conducted by Colored Men. WATCH THE THE MAN ON THE CORNER BEGINS A RETURN ENGAGEMENT AND TALKS TERSELY UPON TIMELY TOPICS. --- deemed by some as a member of the "lower five." He believes in the dignity of labor and that whatever one's calling may be, he should strive to do the very best he can for those he serves. He will mingle with you at the "party," sit beside you in the pew, visit you when you are sick, drop in on you at the school house, tell of your joys and sorrows, grasp your hand on the public highway, talk to you at the lyceums, hob-nob with saints and sinners, and perchance, sip with you "suthin' cheering" at the club. You won't know him, but he will be at your elbow when you least expect him. The Man-on-the Corner makes his bow. Register Judson W. Lyons' international fame was happily illustrated a few days ago. Lucien Hayden White tells a story of how there reached him through the mails a large oblong envelope very thick and fat. It contained a number of legal documents resplendent in glittering seal and streaming ribbon. The envelope bore the M. postmark of a town on one of the Australasian islands, which White poetically describes as basking in the glorious equatorial sunshine and whose shores are laved by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. A perusal of its contents developed the fact that a gentleman had died out there, leaving an estate valued nearly $35,000. His widow is an American woman, and this entails certain formalities in the American courts. And, from the other side of the world came this packet to Capt. Lyons, who is also a lawyer of standing and ability, bringing a power of attorney, by which he is authorized to act for the estate in American courts. Our informant further gives the cheering information that if, in the midst of his multiplicity of duties, Capt. Lyons is able to accept this office, it will mean, also, a nice, fat fee for his legal services. Opportunities and the ability to measure up to them as they flit before him, are the things that go to make a man. New of us notice young men while they are climbing. They work along quietly, but steadily. Their names are seldom seen in the papers and outside of the scene of their daily duties, their existence is almost unsuspected. Suddenly an opening appears and they come forward with a rush that surprises Captain John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, is an interesting character. For many years he was a dominating figure in national politics, was temporary chairman of the Chicago convention in 1884 and served two terms in Congress For a number of years Captain Lynch, because he is a yellow fever immune, has been stationed in Cuba as paymaster. "But I have no fear of yellow fever in Cuba now," said Capt. Lynch. "I do not believe there is any more danger of yellow fever in Cuba, at least while the army of this country is stationed there, J. Major John R. Lynch. than there is in any of the southern ports of the United States. Commercial and financial conditions in Cuba are not so promising. If the President's recommendations as to lower duties on Cuban sugar are adopted by Congress the Cubans will thrive and prosper. If not, the Cubans will have a desperate struggle. Eventually Cuba will become a part of the United States, but the people do not seem to comprehend now what they are losing by not attaching themselves to this country. So long as the future relations of the island to the United States, continue as they will be after this spring, the people cannot expect to be accorded the same privileges allowed Porto Rico." Capt. Lynch has studied conditions in the West Indies and believes there are splendid opportunities for the Negro in both Cuba and Porto Rico. He has a very capable secretary in the person of Mr. M. B. McCary. The Man-on-the Corner has returned to The Colored American, after a long absence. He is welcomed as an old friend, and we are sure our readers will extend the "glad hand." The community needs a scribe who knows everybody and who goes everywhere. A man who lives in both halves of the social sphere and who scans the passing throng from the corner is invariably a student of conditions and types, and is better prepared to measure the real progress of the race than many who orate learnedly from the platform. The Man-on-the-Corner is broad in his sympathies, impartial in judgment of the personal worth of men and women, plain of speech when an opinion is to be uttered and doesn't gloss over deceit nor deny a word of encouragement to the toiler who may be THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Register Judson W. Lyons. even the friends who have been close to them from boyhood. They fit into their new work as snugly as a glove fits the hand. Everybody is proud to enjoy their acquaintance and try to remember incidents of the days of patient plodding and boasts of the services they rendered in bringing out the boys' native genius. It is nice to be successful. As a matter fact, rises are not spontaneous. These young men attain the heights by working diligently, prayerfully. A splendid type of the earnest young men we have described is Dr. W. Bruce Evans, the new principal of the beautiful manual training school on P street. He is ardently attached to his calling. He knows more about the utility of manual education than any other man in town. He has his arguments constantly at his tongue's end and readily convinces a doubter that he is right. Dr. Evans is a handsome and wholesome specimen of manhood and is blessed with a personality that is both magnetic and respect compelling. He dubs his new school "The Tuskegee of Washington" and expects to have the "Wizard" here at the dedication which takes place in April W. L. Pollard is hustling young attorney. While a "good fellow" he never neglects business for pleasure and never has a minute to waste with curbstone orators or club-gossipers. He is a legal light, a real estate manager and a government official, but all interests are carefully served. He is worth some money, and knows just how much to spend without being called a "crab," and how much to save for that rainy day, when friends may be few and health may be broken. Mr. Pollard is fortunate in having as his cushier and general assistant, so able and popular a lady as Miss Florence N. Matthews. Mr. Pollard's new calendar is a thing of beauty. Recorder Dancy will have no difficulty in "making good" in Washington. He is no stranger. In fact his visits have been so frequent as to give him a brevet citizenship here. He is a genial "mixer," an eloquent orator, a keen newspaper man, an incisive writer and a capital raconteur. The Man on the Corner hopes to see much of the new Recorder. "A prudent wife is come from God" says Holy Writ. It isn't every man's good fortune to have a wife who possesses the "coin of the realm" in addition to her charms of mind, person and heart. Hon. H. P. Cheatham's characteristic luck brought him a gratifying surprise Christmas morning. As a Christmas token, Mrs. Cheatham, his November bride, handed him a large envelope. It contained besides a message of encouragement, ten crisp $100 bills—$1000, fresh from the Treasury. The retiring Recorder was deeply affected by this liberal evidence of esteem, and felt that a loyal partner is a prize beyond the pearls of India. It is safe to suggest that peace and plenty will reign in the Cheatham homestead for quite a while. MAN-ON-THE CORNER. Wanted an Advertising Manager. A young or middle aged man with ability and push is needed to take charge of the advertising department of The Colored American. A good paying, permanent position to the right man. tf. FOR SALE.—No. 7 and 9 Hanover Place, northwest, two-story and cellar, nearly new, 6 rooms and bath, all modern improvements. Nice location and convenient to two car lines. Price, $8,200, or will exchange. We have, also, some nice two-story brick houses in Patterson St., 6 rooms and bath, which we can sell for $2,200. Call at office for number and permit to examine. FOR SALE.—A fine corner in Southwest Washington, No. 900 E. St., S. W., can be converted into store at small expense. Price only $2,500. FOR SALE.—A two-story brick house on E Street, northwest, between 18th and 19th Streets, 6 rooms and bath. Price, $2,200. We have a number of other small houses in different sections of the city which we can sell on easy terms. Call at office for our list. Wm. H Saurders & Company, 1407 F St, N W. OFFICE HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 12 M. I TO 5 P. M. TELEPHONE WEST 33-D Dr. C. Clifford Fry, SURGEON DENTIST. 1407 28th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Failor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Attternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accident would be a very good thing to have around, if only for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia. Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Buildin Cor. 9th and F Sts. Washington, L Wanted Rooms. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. TABLE BOARD.—Gentlemen can find rooms and board at 407 Warner street, N. W. The best of services given at the most reasonable rates. Apply for further information FOR RENT—Good sized furnished room. nice location convenient to cars. Gentleman only. 1228 25th Street, Northwest. FOR RENT—2104 Ward Place, n w., 2 large well furnished rooms one front. With board All modern improvements in house, near two lines of cars at lowest possible rates. Table board and meals served at residences $12.00 per month. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, modern jm provements, 1532 columbia St, between 9th and roth, F and Rhode Island Ave. ROOMS FOR RENT-A] modern improve ments. Gentleman preferred, 1406 158t St., N, W. WANTED—Persons having rooms to rent to families, to young men or to young women, can get tenants by advertising in this column. ORA E. DORSEY and Christine Dorsey, Type writing, Copying and Stenographic work sat isfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, now at 946 E. St., S. W., formerly of the Le Droit Building, where they will be pleased to see their patrons and friends. 'Phone, Main 2415-4' Read This. A lively complexion and long hair for 25 cts by using Mme. Turner's Mystic Complexion and Scalp Soap. Try it and if you are not pleased return the Soap and we will refund the 25 cents. MME. M. C. NER, 1302 Canal St., New Orleans, La. A BOSTON BARRISTER. i a eee Mr. William:H. Lewis to be Pro- _moted From _the_Hub’s Com- mon Council to the,State Legis- ture.—Lawyer,Scholerand Atht lete.—_New England Offers the Race a Model of Manly Merit. he mingles with the s0-callee tt... set’’ or with those whose activities bring them ‘‘close to nature’s heart,” leaves without learning comething of Mr, William H. Lewis. He is pre-eminently man of the people, andno young wan in all New Engiand can boast of a larg- er or a more loyal following. Mr. Lewis !s now a tall figure in the public eye by rewson of the determina: tion of his friends to present him as s candidate for representative from ward five of Boston. He is at present a c'ty councilman and his faithfal servicer in the municipal legislature has beer so pronounced as to entitle him to pro motion to the law-making body of the state. His present post has acquainte< the citizens with him in such a fayor able manner that his election seems but asingle step beyond tne nomination Mr. Lewis was born at Berkeley, Va. Nov. 28, 1868. He attended the public schools at Portsmouth, and was fi ted for college at the state school, Peters barg, Va. In 1888 he entered Ambhberet eollege, graduating with the class of 189% While at Amberst Mr, Lewis was not only & famous athlete, but a good stu- dent In his senior year le was captaiz of the football eleven, class orator, and winner of the Hardy prize debate, and the Hyde prize exhibition in oratory— the blue ribbon eyents of commence: ment week. Immediately upon finishing his col lege course, Mr. Lewis undertook the stady of his profession at the Harvard law school, and was graduated with the class of 1895. He played center on the Harvard eleven for wo years, and i known as the best center Harvard eve! had. For several. years he has beer prominent among football coaches a Harvard. His reputation is internatior al, He was admitted tothe Massachu setts bar in the fall of 1895, and sinc that time has been engaged in the prac tice of law, having his office in Barris ters’ hall. Ino 1896 Mr. Lewis marrie Elizabeth Baker, of Boston, a Welles ley college college girl. Mr. and Mre Lewis have two children and reside 226 Upland road. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Youn Men’s Republican club and also of th Middlesex club, and is a past presider of the Amherst Alumni associatior Mr. Lewis never held public office ti 1999 In the tall of the previous year t was asked to be a candidate for tt common council and consented. H electirn was the beginning of a thr years’ term of service, in which he hi atood second to no member of th: body. He has taken a very active pa in the deliberations of the commo council; has always stood on his fe and stated his opinions on questions : importance, feeling that be-was neye entitled to a piacs ‘‘on the fence.” Students of municipal affairs wi Teadily recall the contest of last yea: when the Washington Elm celebratio of July 8 was under consideration. M. Lewis, at that time. as always, had po: itive o. nvictions on the subjact of Ame! ican Independence and was ¢qzall masitiva that thea dav which marke PER COLOEED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O bration with a meager appropriation. Mr. Lewis fought tooth and nail for an adequate amount and he was success ful in the fight. In the fall of 1900, and again this year he was asked to be a candidate for the house, but both times he decided to stand aside for Mr. Apsey, who then held the place and who desired a re- election. Tho withdrawal of Mr. Ap- sey recently again brought Mr. Lewis forward, and he was given the nomina- tion by the ward five Republican com- mittee, at ite meeting last week. Mr. Lewis will be elected by a hand- some majority, for the electors of his ward are of the broad and liberal cali’ ber of men that place merit above color. That he will serve his constituents wellis borne out by his conduct in the past. There will be no race problem when our young men bring themselve: to accept such standards of living anc doing as have brought Mr. William H Lewis to the front and made his nam the insignia of true worth MUSIC AND MUSICAL PEOPLE. The Dyorak Mueical Association is to be revived. The Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar Club has a concert in preparation. The Amphions have anuounced their annual concert and reception Tuesday February lith Mise Helen Bell of the 15th Street Presbyterian choir, is a new star in the local galaxy of sweet sopranos. Mr. W. H. Fossett, of St. Luke’s will! render a special solo tomorrow after- noon at the Second Baptist Loceum. M’ssea Hattie Ross and Eva E. Bell have been rendering excellent piano service for the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mme. Anna Lee Sladeof Linden st. is an excellent vocalist as well as elu- cutionist, and her services are very much in demand. The choir of the Firat Baptist church, West Washington, is preparing an Easter cantata. Mr. J. B. Walker is an energetic and faithful leader. Excerpts from the oratorio, “The Prodigal Son” will be given by the chetr of Asbury church in a song ser vice the last Sanday in thie month. St. Mary’s P. BE. church has an excel. lent boy iwhich is very ably as sisted by Messrs. Morrison Goodrict and A. K. Brodie, tenor and bariton: soloists. The monthly entertainments by th ‘| St. Luke’s Musical Association whic! |are held on Monday evening bring tc ‘|gether some ofth> very best of ou | local talent. ; Mr. Wm, T. Johnson leader of th ,| choir of the Vermont Avenue Baptis ,|church is among the veterans in ths service. He kas a large choir, an ' their work is above the average. || Mrs. Robert Pelham, Jr., frequentl }}serves as accompanist at the ‘His || watha’’ rehearsals, and her work is un |} usually competent. She is enthusiasti for the succes of the proposed sftair. The song service by the choir of Me morial Temple, of which Mr. Walte B. Hayson is director, had an excel lent song service Sunday eveding January 12:b, and the chucch wai vacked to the doors, The Philharmonic Glee C ub, unde the direction of Mr. Joseph T. New man, is making quite a record by thei: Sunday afternoon song services, whict ame hele af Wier Wlecles -chewoets ont Sunday afternoon. ‘The rehearsals for the cantata, ‘‘Hia- watha” are held each Tuesday evening in the Sunday school room of Memorial Temple church, corner 11th and R streets. It is understood that the af fair will take place about the last week in May or the first week in June next. - Perhaps the largest choir among our churches here, is that of Zion Baptist church, South Washington, of which Mr. E. D. Scott is leader, and Prof. E, J. Daniels, organist. Both are inde- fatigible workers, andthe choir mem- bership is nearly fifty persons. eae as een The Greatest of All Negroes at the National Capital. Rev. Justus J. Evens, President and Founder of the G. Wisdom College Di- vine National Negro Union, is now in Weshington City, at 467 Missouri ave nue, and he desires to speak to and look in the faces of all phe good spirit- ed Negroes in Washington. He 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 geutlemer will be appreciat- ed if they will give him an early call. He will lecture if doors are opened up to him, and will preach if invited. He sahero for God and Wisdom in the field 01 battle for the yood of his peo- ple, and is the edicor of The Light of the World and wants agents. See him at 487 Missouri Avenue. He is the grea‘est of all Negro leaders. adv. ‘feRms REASONABLE Pago ar cath RO SREY = SMe aS Lurtis &, WILSON, Kine Art Studio, 806 M Sr., N. W. Pastel and Oil Paintings—Less7ns in ‘Free Hand Mrawing and Painting —Portrait Work in Miniature and Lite Sizes a Speciaity Mrs, DR. RENNER SPECIALIST on obstetrics; gold mecsl awarded tor th science of obstetrics from the University o Municb, Bavaria; treats successtully womens complaints and irregularities; privatesanita rium for ladies before and during confine- ment. Office hours trom 8 to 9 p.m Stewart Bldg, corner 6th and D Sts., N- W. | Washington, D.O. RY, D.L.GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTUEING and Rerait CONFECTIONER. 523 44 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON? 0. C. 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W., Corner 6th St. %, 4 Capital Loan Guaran- -» : tee Company. ; 6 SE SE 8 SF OF SE SF OF OF OF 3 8 St ot apd oe made Loans nf { on FURNITURE PIANOS, HORSES, Wagons, elc., al 1owest rates and n the day you apply, Weare loaning on th Buliding and Loan Association plan, which: agesthe cost of carrying !oans much less thar you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it orf in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for tne use of the money for the length of time you carry ‘t. if you have a loan with some other company we will be it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to )ou unless the loan 1s made. Loans mace = in the District. Call and get rates. nt room, first floor, Scien- lifie American Building, National Mortgage Loan Co, 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trost Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave, Capital; One Million Dollars, Pays interest on deposits. Rents Sates insides Burglar-prooft Vaults. Acts as admunistrator executor, trustee, ac, DL YOU NEED Financial | Assistance ? 3 If so, come to us. We are always ready to luan you any amount you m: need, You can repay it in onal monthly payments to suit your conve- nience. We make loans on Furniture, Pi- anos, &c., without removal or any pub- licity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Oo, 610—F Street—610 . CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK, 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C, Capital - - - $50,000. Hon. Jno, R. Tgnch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary, D. B. McCary, Cashier, Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W.8S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. O. Hailey, Robt, H. Terrell, W, 8, Mi m- ery, Wyatt Archer, John A. #ierre, HenryE. Baker, Robt. Willijfms J. T. Bradford, Dr. W. A.Warfpeld, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. #fancil, Howard H. Williams, | Deposits received from 1) cents up-ward. Interest alowed o1 $5,00 and above. Collectiins met with prompt attention, A genital ex- change and banking busines done, Bank open from 9 a.m. to 430 p.m. $1 CARVERS ripen) if you want JOHN B, BSPEY, ,aetesrs"* If Appears That Samuel E Lacy will land soon. That more "resignations" re in order. That a new journal is again on the "stays." That the tenure of Rev. D G. Hill is secure. That the Recorder's office is to be reorganized. That the memory of Frederick Douglass is still green. That Theodore Roosevelt is indeed "the" President." That Mrs. E. D. Williston is winning laurels as a singer. That spite work on the part of Negro journals never pays. That John C. Dancy will make a popular Recorder of Deeds. That the force in the Recorder's office is on the anxious seat. That the A. M. E. financial secretaryship may be a hoc-doo. That William M. Wilson is a candidate for hymenial honors. That Census clerk, T. M. Dent invariably makes an impression. That Mrs. Julia Wormley McAdoo is growing in demand as an elocutionist. That Lewis H. Douglass is a true and perennial advocate of Negro manhood. That "Douglass Day," grows in importance and scope as the years go by. That Methodism's political pond is being dragged for a new financial secretary. That Whitfield McKinlay is a prime factor in Washington's business development. That the "Pen and Pencil Club" is being boiled down to actual writers and literateurs. That the "Hiawatha" Chorus is doing yeoman work along the lines of classic music. That Prof. W H Richards is universally recognized as a typical race leader of the first grade. That the Washington theaters tha draw the color line are not taking in many Negro dollars. That the presence here of Judge M. W. Gibbs is inspiring to rightthinking young men. That the lyceums are awaking interest in Negro enterprises and playing strong on the business pedal. That Bethel Literary and Second Baptist Lyceum are easily premiers in the activities of Washington. That John Mitchell, Jr., put a lot of "strenuosity" into staid and decorus Bethel Literary Tuesday night. That Douglass B. McCory has the entire confidence of the business and social world regardless of color. That Justice Robert H. Terrell has a "creamy" district and operates upon the complaints of the magnates. That with J. H. Douglass, Clarence White and Bernardin Smith, the nation's capital leads the violin arena. That T. H. Malone and T. H. R Clarke are disposed to despite poet laureate honors with Dunbar and Toomey. That Assessor H. H. Darneille scored heavily in his patriotic address last Sunday before the Second Baptist Lyceum. That Justice E. M. Hewlett is making himself felt in testing the efficacy of [THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the new District Code in its relation to warrants. That the Negro is to be weeded out of the Census before the c'erkships are to be placed under the protecting wing of the Civil Service law. That sixty-five copyists cannot make a living in the Recorder's office and the proper material cannot be secured at beggarly compensation. That W. T. Menard's stock as a printer is gilt edged when he is invited to accept an instructorship in the "art preservative" at Tuskegee. That the Recorder's office will and should be reduced to a business basis and copyist's places be made worthy of acceptance by a competent grade of clerks.: That Vice-President .W. H. Joiner, like the present occupant of the White House, can never tell what glory may be in store when second places are accepted. That St. Luke's Musical Association is earning a place among the "giants" under the superb manager of President Jerome A. Johnson and Secretary Mrs. Celestine Alston. NO OBJECTION TO DANCY. The "Original McKinley Man" Gives the New Recorder of Deeds a Clean Bill of Health Mr. Young's Alleged Selfishness. Editor Journal: Allow me space in your ably edited and newsy paper to make this brief statement: I see where Young disagrees with President Roosevelt and Senator Pritchard as to Hon. John C. Dancy, now Collector of Customs at Wilmington, being appointed Recorder of Deeds in and for the District of Columbia. Had the President appointed Young I wonder if he would have disagreed? I remember once when a most virtuous and pretty young woman was being united in holy wedlock, when objection was raised by a young man who boldly said: "I object." The preacher said: "State your objection." "I want her myself," said the young man. I'll be a ginger cake Young wants that offle himself. Here is the great difference. Mr. Dancy can prove by the people of both races, that his hands are clean, his heart is honest, and in round numbers he is a worthy, fit man for the place. I am at a loss to understand why and how Young can reason he is entitled to a poresidential consideration. Dancy's skin is colored, it is true, but aside from this he is a white man. [Signed:] Isaac H. Smith. "Original McKinley Man." New Berne, N. C. Splendid Work at Ebenezer. Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal church corner of 4th and D streets southeast, Rev. J. H. Griffith pastor, held a bench rally the first Sunday in January and remnant rally the second Sunday. The bench rally was conducted on the following plan: Pews were given to certain individuals, and they solicited persons to occupy seats with them, with them, with the understanding that each one would contribute to the collection. The amount collected both Sundays was $846 76. A revival is in progress at the church, Mrs. Annie Brown, the evangelist, is assisting the pastor. There have been about twenty conversion so far. THE HOTEL TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J, E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President GEO H. SAFFORD, Secretary. THE NATIONAL COLORED Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, - D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAMONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. Second Baptist Lyceum, rd Street, between H and I sts. n. w. Meets every Sunday at 3:15 p. m. LIVE TOPICS, ABLE SPEAKERS, GOOD MUSIC. The public cordially invited. Seats Free R. W. THOMPSON, President. REV. W. 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No matter what$s$ the matter, one will do you good. A cure will result if directions are followed. They banish pain, induce sleep, prolong life. Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripam Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St. New York W. H. FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w. Washington. 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 152. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY ADAMS HOUSE 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. DIGGS, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Luncheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. 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It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 70 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. WATCH THE Colored American 8 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub lishing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year $2.00 Six months 1.10 Three months .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guar- 1.1ee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue Agents are wanted everywheres. 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 25, 1902 LET THE WHOLE TRUTH BE TOLD! Shooting with intent to kill is from the standpoint of the statutes, a serious offense against the peace and dignity of a community. But frequently there are mitigating circumstances which alter the aspect of judgment and which arouse the sympathy of right-thinking and home-loving people. "A man's house is his castle." This is an axiom handed down as the "higher law" from the time when the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. It is a doctrine that obtains today with no diminishing force. The home is a sanctuary not to be invaded except at the greatest personal risk to the invader. Neither color nor condition can control the pop. ular mind in this regard. Mrs. Ada Washington, a colored woman, is now in jail charged with shooting one Mr. Tryon. His alleged offense conveys the idea that he was dominating Mrs. Washington's young sister, after a fashion not conducive to morals. Lizzie Waller, the sister, had been employed in Mr. Tryon's household, but left at the request of Mrs. Washington. Mrs. Washington made no concealment of her objections to Mr. Tryon's alleged influence and it appears that this white gentleman came to Mrs. Washington's humble home with the idea of securing from the young girl a signed statement exonerating him from blame. An altercation is reported to have ensued, followed by the shooting of Tryon by Mrs. Washington. Mr. Tryon is painfully wounded, but not fatally. Both women are locked up, awaiting the action of the authorities. Of the merits of the case we cannot now speak, as there is a conflict of testimony in the preliminary examination. We can and do, however, insist that there shall be fair play and that all the facts be brought out in the interest of justice. The local press is too prone to minimizing the offenses of Caucasians against women, and their reports all tend to prejudice our standing in the courts and to warp public opinion THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ion to our detriment. If Mrs. Washington shot this man wantonly, she should be adequately punished. If she merely protected the virtue of her home and the honor of her young sister, she should not only be acquitted, but should receive the applause of those who sympathize with our girls whose poverty makes them the helpless victims of the lust of unprincipled men for whom they are compelled to labor. If we are to be a respected race, our first duty is to maintain at all hazards the purity of our women. We must not be maudlin in our sentimentalty, but we must insist that justice be done and that no undue advantage be taken of our ignorance or lack of political prestige. Mrs. Washington should be carefully advised and instructed She may not be able to employ influential attorneys. It is our suggestion that some of our able colored attorneys volunteer to look after her case, free of charge, as a means of establishing a worthy precedent of race fealty. Who will volunteer and show that the Negro places pride of race above pecuniary profit? A principle is at stake. Exchanges are welcome to The Colored American's bright thoughts whether they give credit or not. "ON OUR WAY REJOICING." For the benefit of the great and busy masses of the race who never waste time reading patent back "dodgers." The Colored American wishes to state that there is a sheet of that description called "The Conservator." It is published by various persons at Chicago. The individual who at present has the nerve to proclaim himself as the "editor" (God save the mark!) is one D. R. Wilkins. It is said that he also claims to be a preacher of some sort; but if the sermons he pompously inflicts upon his gullible congregations are as redolent with false prophecy and billingsgate as his alleged "editorials," his case ought to be inquired into by the Bishop of his diocese. If his theology is as faulty as the spelling and grammar in his paper he ought to be indicted by the grand jury of public opinion for murderous assault upon the King's English. This man Wilkins belongs to that growing class of fossils who have long outlived their usefulness—if it can be believed they ever were useful—and who are jealous of the young men of the race who by thrift, industry and business talent have elbowed the old-timers to the rear. From the back seats of the paleozoic age they deride the spirit of progress which they are unable to comprehend and shoot putty balls of envy at their successful rivals. They are too squint-eyed to see good in anything that is live and elevating, and are never so happy as when they are unwittingly stalking around in the role of the animal whose jawbone once upon a time proved far more effective than their whole worthless anatomy could be in this day of grace. To argue with them is useless, so joined are they to their antiquated idols. Failure sours some people. The Conservator. Dallas Express, Pioneer Press and all that aggregation of victims that lie under the ban of the 'green-eyed monster" are now dismissed from consideration. The founder of The Colored American. The Freeman and Indianapolis World is willing to rest his case before the bar of the informed Negro people of our land. We cannot go into the "merits" of the vile flings of jealous contemporaries who wish advertisement by continued notice and cannot justly burden our readers further with matters which are neither interesting nor profitable. The Colored American's success is its most convincing indorsement. Results are what history records. Jacklegs preachers may prostitute their high office, mountebank editors may masquerade as moral censors and business wrecks may try to block the wheels of advancement, but The Colored American will continue to "go on its way rejoicing." Honest labor is no disgrace. Let's work at whatever our hands find to do, and do it well, be it in government office or domestic service. MR. WASHINGTON NOT A POLITICIAN, The attempt on the part of a few insignificant journals to misrepresent Booker T. Washington will result only in failure. The "Wizard" is too well understood by the right kind of people to injured by marplots and pigmies. No one seriously believes that Mr. Washington assumes to be the "dispenser of patronage" under the administration, or that he assumes to be a political dictator. Mr. Washington is an American citizen. As such he takes a natural interest in the trend of politics, but only so far as it affects the phase of work to which he is devoting his life and energies. His aim is to uplift the masses of his people, and his activity in politics touches only those points which make for liberal laws, a greater generosity of sentiment, personal tolerance, and the selection of administrators who can be relied upon to enforce the law impartially. Can any reasonable man object to this broad policy? Is not such activity the bounden duty of an educator and propagandist, whose work is centered in a region that hampers him by restrictive customs and reactionary legislation? The fact that Mr. Roosevelt respects Mr. Washington's advice does not make the Tuskeegian a politician or a dictator. It is because the President regards Mr. Washington above office seeking, above the fawning flattery of the supplicant for favors, that he asks his counsel upon matters affecting the race and the South. It is because Mr. Washington is a lofty minded states man and holds aloof from political chicanery and selfish ambition that President Roosevelt turns to him when he wishes to know the truth. Mr. Washington is wise to refrain from explaining, denying or conciliating. He attends to his "knitting," so to speak. His friends, who love and trust him, will do the rest, Will the new divorce law of the District of Columbia promote morality? We doubt it. MR$ . DUNBAR'S CASE. The decision of the police authorities relative to the assault on Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar at the Capitol on the day President McKinley's body lay in state, is little short of an outrage. The burly officer is given the benefit of a slender doubt and is permitted to retain his place despite direct evidence of brutality toward a gracious woman of our race. Does any one believe that had a Negro officer been charged with assaulting a white woman, that any doubt of his guilt would have arisen in the minds of the Commissioners? Not by a jugfull. He would have been dismissed instanter. Mrs. Dunbar, however, should have pushed her charges to the bitter end, and could have gone to the police court for re ress, without derogation of her dignity, if that course would have insured justice? But, who could have guaranteed fair play even there? Redress for Negroes in the District of Columbia is almost as visionary as a tale from the Arabian Nights. Judicial lynching in the Nation's Capital is painfully apparent. Suffrage is the only remedy for our wrongs. The Colored American is not "mealy mouthed " It says what it means and has the courage to tell the truth. What Negro attorney will volunteer to advise Mrs. Ada Wasbington? Remember the generosity of Isidor Raynor in the Schley case. Citizens of Washington should strive to defeat the proposed "jim crow" car for Maryland, Our Northern outlet should not be thus disgraced. The St. Louis Exposition in commemoration of the Louisiana purchase will live long in history. It is important that the Negro be seen there at his best. The early appointment of Booker T. Washington as Director General would be the best way to indicate the earnestness of the management in the interest of our race. In another column will be found a further account of the scholarly and instructive "Lecture Recital' recently conducted by Miss Harriet Gibbs, the able director of music in Washington schools. The event was one of much importance to the people of this city and the race at large and cannot be too highly extolled. Too much credit credit cannot be given Hon. John C. Dancy, the new Recorder of Deeds for his success in retaining many men of the race in federal places in North Carolina. Deputy John E. Taylor will be retained at Wilmington, North Carolina, while the men in the revenue service in the different parts of the state, as well as the colored postmasters, will be retained. There has been a political upheaval in Mississippi and the Hills have been leveled to the ground. President Roosevelt's southern policy is at work. If he always finds such substantial men as Isaiah T. Montgomery to lead the Negro forces we have no regrets over the demise of the mere pot-house politicians who thrive upon factional strife and have no visible means of an honorable livelihood. HON. I. T. MONTGOMERY. (Continued from first page.) and his shrewe policy scured the grant of numerous concessions to the race which would have been impossible except by intelligent compromises. He is the only colored man who is a mayor in the United States, and is the wealthiest property owner in Mound Bayou, Miss. Mr. Montgomeny's successful career and well earned popularity testify to the value of sterling integrity and substantial possessions. The Frederick Douglass School. Mrs. Frederick Douglas wrote a highly-appreciated letter to Mrs. Landonia Williams, principal of the Frederick Douglas School at Indianapol is Ind., which was read on the occasion of the dedication of that school January 18th.