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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX NO. 47. MAN-ON-THE-CORNER MAN-ON-THE-CORNER COMMENDS SCHOOLS AND TALKS ABOUT CHURCHES Some Chalk-Sketches of Well Known Men, and a Heart-to-Heart Chat About Those Who Mingle With The Passing Throng. "There's a chie' among ye takin' notes" In this commercial age, dollars count for much in the equation of influence. The man who can pay his way, write checks on banks, and hold deeds to real estate is pretty sure to be addressed as "Mr." by everybody, and the proudest white man is ready and eager to do business with him. Money wipes out color lines, and concrete evidences of thrift and enterprise furnish a stronger argument for racial capacity than all the learned articles that could be crowded into the pages of the North American Review. Because of his practical recognition of these sledge-hammer truths, John F. Cook has come to be regarded by the captains of commerce as Washington's most substantial colored citizen. He is a solid man, and the Board of Trade, the clearing house and heavy corporations metaphorically, if not literally, "take off their hats" to him. To be sure, all know him as a man of high character, of ample learning, once an industrious collector of taxes here, and as an exemplary head of his household—but is it for these desirable qualities that he is picked out for especial commendation, when so many others possess them in equal degree? No, sir! It is because John F. Cook has obeyed the law of the age—"get money!" He is worth at least $200,000—and his wealth is not "on paper" either—nor is it represented by property mortgaged to death in a trust company. He holds clear deeds to some of the finest residence and business sites in the District and the income from his rents is more than any salary he could afford to accept, if occupancy of an office demanded the surrender of his private business. Few people who view the superb building at Fourteenth and H streets realize that it is owned by John F. Cook, one of our race. He is conservative in his relations with his white fellow-citizens, and his natural manner of approach, dignified demeanor, polite bearing that suggests nothing of the sycophant, together with an accurate knowledge of just what to say, how much to say and where his presence is welcome, have all placed him upon the pinnacle of shrewd, common sense and ideal Afro-American manhood in the estimation of the court of last appeal—the people. Though "looked up to," he is never ostentatious, obtrusive or egotistical. Nothing is done in a public way without Mr. Cook being consulted. His indorsement of anyone is accepted without cavil. His name is found upon all subscription lists where cash is needed for great functions, city displays or for charity. No race can be called a WASINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8, 1902. failure as long as it develops, supports and encourages such stalwarts as John F. Cook. The public schools of Washington were never in better condition than now. There are no scandals, no factional quarrels, no personal friction from partisan jealousy. There is unity of purpose and enthusiasm among supervisors, teachers and pupils all along the line. Why? Discipline—executive ability—resourceful generalship. The commanding genius of Assistant Superintendent Winfield Scott Montgomery is "largely responsible" for this unusual but truly welcome state of affairs in the nation's capital. He has full charge of the management of the colored schools, and the trustees have perfect confidence in his judgment—they map out policies, but leave methods and details to him—and in this they show a wisdom borne out by pleasing results. Mr. Montgomery has jurisdiction over thirty-eight buildings, scattered all over town and his teaching force numbers nearly five hundred. Many are graduates from leading colleges of the country, and their reputa- tion as educators is acknowledged by applause from all quarters. Local graduates are provided with places after completing the normal course, thus affording the young people of this city a stronger incentive for careful preparation. Now that the positions are permanent, each teacher works with redoubled energy. The special departments, sewing, cooking, manual training, domestic science, drawing, military tactics, etc., are all in the hands of experts—but those who know Mr. Montgomery best say that he seems to know several encyclopedias full on every one of the branches enumerated. At any rate, Mr. Montgomery's administration is giving the utmost satisfaction, and parents and friends could not spend a day to better advantage than by dropping in here and there and survey the system he is so thoughtfully carrying into effect. Why cannot some of our churches and lyeums, which pretend to be leaders, to be up-to-date and to instruct the masses, quit the abominable parading up to the table to give their contribution? [CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.] PRICE, FIVE CENTS. THE ARENA OF POLITICS OOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS SUGGESTED FOR 1904. Indiana's Senator No. The Candidate of Malcontents-Deveaux to Be Appointed-Pritchard May Have Some Trouble. The erstwhile president-makers on the Republican side have suspended business temporarily. Those in "jobs" are devoting their energies to keeping in, and those on the outside the breastworks find that it keeps them hustling to find a place to locate an entering wedge. At present writing Mr. Roosevelt has everything his own way, and as neither he nor his friends betray any anxiety about the problem of succession, there is nothing for the lukewarm folks to do but to impotently, look as wise as possible, and scout around for some prominent malcontent who they may use as a rallying-point or storm center. The truth is that all the "kickers" are either disappointed office-seekers or chronic disturbers who are never pleased under any circumstances. The animus of their complaint is so apparent that it fails to inspire a respectable following or furnish a platform upon which men may stand and submit to investigation. One gentleman of national parts about whose tall figure some are causing presidential lightning to flash is Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks, of Indiana. We all like Mr. Fairbanks. He is clean, affable, experienced in public affairs, and is sound on all the primary issues of Republican policy. He is all right on the Negro problem and can be relied upon to stand firmly for human rights and the Constitutional guarantee of protection to all citizens of every section or land covered by our flag. He is an intense American, and like Roosevelt, knows no individual by his color, race, extraction or previous condition of servitude—or finance. An attempt is being made by some very worthy Republicans—and by others not so worthy—to array Mr. Fairbanks as an anti-administration candidate for the presidential nomination. But he is too shrewd to be caught by chaff and too level-headed to appear as the creature of a mere "wing" of the party organization. He has a sure thing on succeeding himself in the Senate by the united voice of his followers in the legislature to be chosen this fall and he will not risk a division of strength by permitting an impression to go abroad that he is not in thorough accord with the administration program. As a matter of fact, Mr. Fairbanks and President Roosevelt are warm personal friends, and no public man is more welcome at the White House than Indiana's senior senator. So closely have their relations been that many far-sighted politicians are already suggesting that the old "lucky combination" of New York and Indiana would be just the CONTINUED ON PAGE V. END OF A NOBLE LIFE, The Death of Mrs. Alexander Walters a National Bereavement A Helpful, Loving and Faithful Wife. "This woman was full of good works, and alms deeds she did." Mrs. Emeline Virginia Walters, wife of Bishop A. Walters of Jersey City, departed this life Thursday morning, Feb 27, 1902 at eleven twenty o'clock Mrs. Walters was the only daughter of Richard and Eliza Bird, and was born at Stamford, Conn., October 8, 1850. She was educated in the best schools of New England under such famous instructors as Prof. W. W. Ginn of Vermont and Proi. A. P. Bea's of Mass. After completing the course at the High School of Stamford Conn, she took a business course in Mrs. Lamb's School of stenopraphy and typewriting of New York City and after graduating from this school she was employed in the Edgar Printing Co. of New York City, a white establishment of high standing, as proof reader, and subsequent to this she was employed as proof reader of the New York Enterprise. For eight years she was employed as clerk in the A. M. E. Zion Book Concon of New York City and was elected and served as official stenographer and typewriter of the two sessions of the A. M. E. Zion General Conference: She was married to the Bishop A. Walters, Jan. 6 1898, from which time she was found to be a loving, faithful and helpful wife; indeed an invaluable assistant to the Bishop in all his litterry work up until within four months of her death, when disease rendered her physically unable. Mrs. Walters accompanied her husband, the Bishop, who was a member of the delegation representing the A. M. E Z on church which made a tour through parts of England, Scotland, Belgium and France last summer, and who also attended the Ecumenical Conference of Mothodism at the historical City Roads Chapel London, where the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, spent his last labors. Many of you will remember the graphical account she gave of the trip through the columns of the Star of Zion after her return. Mrs Walters health was undermined by a fatal disease, which was three or four years in developing. She was operated upon twice by some of the most skillfull physicians of the country, but they were unable to stop the ravages of the disease. Every effort was put forth to preserve her life, but Divine Providence seemed to have ordered otherwise. During her last illness, she was confined to her bed for about two months, during which time she bore her affections with great patience and fort tude. When she was informed by her physicians that it was impossible for her to recover, she with perfect composure of mind said, "The will of the Lord must be done." Then she called the members of the family into the room and made a distribution of certain effect to them as she desired. On the morning of the day bef re she died, Mrs. Walters sang in a clear and distinct voice the entire hymn of "Jesus lover of my soul" without a break. From this time she gradually sank until the end came eleven twenty A. M Thursday, Feb twenty-seventh, which was peaceful and serene. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Educational Etchings. In previous years Waters' Institute has been seeking students, but now she is seeking money with which to erect buildings to accommodate her increased number of students. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, is manager of the educational department of the Negro exhibit at Charleston, S. C. The exhibit will be arranged under the following heads: 1st, Kindergarten; 21, Grade Work; 3d, High and Normal School Work, 4.h, Industrial Work, 5.h, College, University, and Professional Work. Mr. J. N. Calloway who went to Africa more than a year ago, taking with him three of the agricultural graduates of Tuskegee, to teach the natives how to cultivate cotton, has returned to this country. Mr Calloway and associates are in the employ of the German government, and after resting for a short while he expects to return to Africa with additional helpers. 25 000 acres of land are to be sold for school purposes in Alabama. It seems that four state schools at Troy, Florence, Hun sville and Montgomery will enjoy the proceeds. The committee on public lands in Washington has prepaired a majority report to that effect. Representative Taylor and Wiley are pushing the matter. The only colored contestant at the University of Pennsylvania indoor meet at the Academy of Music, Thursday, February 27th, was John B. Taylor Jr., of the Central High School. Won the 440 yd, dash from sorch. Made the fastest time of the evening. Just give us a chance and our representatives will always "get there." Mrs. J. Silone Yates' Versatile Accomplishments Inspire Her Sisters in the City by the Lake, Chicago, Ill., Special.—Two thousand people greeted Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates, President National Association Colored Women, at the Institutional Church and Social Settlement, 3825 Dearborn street, Sunday afternoon, February 16, where she addressed the Men's Forum in a most interesting manner on "The Achievements of the Negro In the Nineteenth Century." The Woman's Club of the Church, Mrs. Eva Lewis, President, held a most enjoyable informal reception at the close of the meeting. In the evening at Bethel A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the "Sorosis," Mrs. R. E. Moore, President, a large crowd of appreciative men and women listened to words of wisdom and practical advice, as the gifted speaker spoke of the "Evolution of the Negro." Mrs. Yates left for Washington, D. C., on Monday night after an eloquent address on "Frederick Douglass" at Quinn Chapel, for the benefit of the Kindergarten. The women of Illinois are very proud of their cultured President. She is at all times a welcome visitor in Chicago. While in the city she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Roberts. Many social functions are planned in honor of Mrs. Yates upon her return, chief among them is a "Club Dinner," where a hundred or more club women will sit at table, indulge in toasts, after dinner speeches, and listen in turn to an account of "Two Women's Meetings" as seen by their honored guest. ELIZABETH LINDSAY DAVIS. National Organizer, N. A. C. W. Chicago, Feb. 22, 1902. The A.M.E Church people of Kinston, N.J, will soon have a new church, Rev. P.F. Matthews and his people have commenced the work. The foundation is dug and some of the building material is on the ground. 314 9th Street Northwest. (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. 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Editor The Colored American: The article in your issue of February 15, on Anarchism, by Earl Finch, simply emphasizes the fact that 99 out of every 100 writers on the subject are ignorant of the fundamental principles of Anarchism. Anarchists are working to carry out the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence, which, put in words, announced to the world that "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed," and the mainspring of all their actions is found in the belief that liberty is the only salvation of society from the social and economic evils that encompass us on every hand. To comprehend anarchism one must understand the rise and growth of modern capitalism, for one has kept pace with the other. With the discovery that steam could be used as the motive power for running machinery, followed by the invention of labor-saving machinery that multiplied the ability of men to produce wealth in some instances 400 fold, the tools of production rapidly slipped into the hands of the capitalists, who, by the fiction maintained by law that rent, interest and profits are entirely natural, have been enabled to divert to themselves the lion's share of the products of labor, until we have reached that point where all the governments of the so-called civilized nations of the earth are engaged in the work of finding foreign markets for the apparent surplus wealth that has been created. Apparent, I say, because, when we come to analyze the situation, we find that it is only because our present unjust system of distribution does not permit the toilers to get the reward of their labor that such a thing seems to exist. Now, it is owing to the various monopolies in the land that the laborer has to feed on husks while the kernel goes to the capitalist. The money monopoly that says no person can engage in the business of issuing circulating notes unless he joins the National Bank Ring, which is protected by a 10 per cent. tax levied by Congress on all other issues than theirs; the land monopoly, that gives one man the power to hold title to millions of acres of land, so that the occupant of these acres must pay tribute to him in rent; the tariff monopoly, that today is so strong and powerful that it is enabled to sell goods in Europe at prices far below what it charges for them at home, by reason of the taxes wrung from the American people and the patent monopoly, that forces the people to do without many things that may almost be called the necessaries of life, are the monopolies around which all the smaller ones are grouped. The Anarchist, looking squarely at the situation, finds all these monopilies existing by the grace and permission of the government, and he says that the only remedy for it is to cut away the special privileges and let each tub stand on its own bottom; then, if the National Banks can furnish the best money at the least cost, it will do the business, otherwise, their sceptre will depart from them and so it will be with the other combinations, when the principle of liberty in economics is given recognition. In what I have written your readers will see that Anarchism implies something besides the tearing down process, for, side by side with this work, goes the education of the masses as to the need of uniting their efforts—of establishing our industries on the basis of voluntary co-operation, in such a manner that the parasites who now live and thrive on interest, rent, and profit, shall have no place in the social hive. If in these few lines I shall have induced any of your readers to study the question of Anarchism with the sole idea of getting at the basic facts, my labor will not have been in vain. JOSHUA T. SMALL, Provincetown, Mass., Feb. 21, 1902. G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT. Col. Alex. Powell of New York, who was formerly connected with the Executive Mansion under President Ar thur and who is now on the staff of the Commander of the G. A. R. in New York was in the city Saturday and Sunday of last week on business connected with the coming Encampment. Col. Powell looks well and speaks with confidence of the coming event. He was in consultation with Mr. Daniel Murray who is to look after the matter. While here Col. Powell had quarters at the Raleigh, corner 12th and Pennsylvania avenue. "SOME REASONS WHY." Editor Chase Talks Plainly at The Second Baptist Lyceum, but The Bee Leaves Testimonial to The President. Editor W. Calvin Chase of The Washington Bee, deliver enter taining address last at the Second Baptist Lyceu presence of a packed house voted persons were in att Mr. Chase's subject was "S ns Why" and after a vigorous cullarly his own, he analyzed advantageous circumstances the professions and showed why our success was not what our numbers and finance entitle us to claim. He was rather severe upon some of the leaders and criticised unsparingly the hypocrites, pretenders and sycophants of "codfish society." The talk though radical was not bitter and everybody listened good humoredly. Mr. Chase congratulated himself that for the-first time in his 48 years of existence he had met a big crowd of people who was in agreement with him. Short speeches were made by Justice E. M. Hewlett, Dr. C. W. Childs, Hon. George H. White. President Thompson installed as his successor in the chair, Mr. Samuel E Lacy, who accepted the honor in appropriate terms. 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What shall be our attitude upon the tariff, the suffrage question, southern representation, the adjustment of Cuban affairs, government of the Phil- M. SENATOR J. C. PRITCHARD ippines, Hawaii and Porto Rico, civil service reform, public expenditure, disposition of the surplus and our voice in the concert of powers? A bad break upon any of these perplexing propositions may work havoc with the party at the polls. It behooves all to move slowly and with the utmost caution. A Democracy, led by adroit and resourceful men like Gorman, Hill, Whitney, Olney, Bryan, McLean, Harrison, Johnson, Daniel and others, is watching us like hawks ready and eager to catch our generals napping. Let us get our issues "on straight," and the candidate will be found to fit the platform that is to be written. Besides, the congressional elections this fall might radically alter a great many "slates" that would seem "good cards" at this time. We think Messrs. rairbanks, Hanna, Foraker, Allison, Shaw, Bradley and others of the "mentioned" would doubtless be pleased to be saved from the unwisdom of their fool friends who insist upon prematurely forcing embarassing personal alignments. So it seems to us that in president-making, just now, there is "nothing doing." Senator Pritchard May have some trouble with his Afro-American constituents. Several influential race papers in North Carolina are complaining that he is not "toting squar," and has developed a malignant case of "lily-whitism," to the pain, distress and general detriment of the Negro branch of the Republican organization. One journal calls attention to the fact that "but for the nine colored members of the General Assembly of 1897, Mr. Pritchard would never have seen the inner walls of the United States Senate as senator from North Carolina; neither will it ever be forgotten that he removed some of the best and most competent Negro postmasters in the state." Others say his candidacy for re-election is hopeless, and point out that the Negro is likely to fare better if they rouse up and send to Washington a big-brained Democrat of the Governor Aycock or Josephus Daniels stripe. The fight promises to be a pretty one and from a safe distance we shall view the glittering spectacle. The Negro in North Carolina is not "out of politics"—not by a jugful! It now looks as if President Roosevelt will reappoint Col. J. H. Deveaux collector of the port of Savannah, notwithstanding the strenuous opposition of certain white Republicans and others. It is both interesting and amusing to note that while the matter was hanging fire the President is said to have reminded his opposers that the Georgia legislature thought Deveaux was good enough to make him a lieutenant colonel of the (colored) state militia, hence he thought V.C. HON. J. H. DEVEAUX. best to reappoint him collector. Colonel Deveaux's friends are naturally pleased with the outlook. The Charleston (W. Va.,) Advocate thinks that Hon. C. H. Payne of that state is just about the right size for the Haytian mission, and Senators Scott and Elkins are urged to bestir themselves in his behalf. A little bird whispers that if New Jersey is going to hold on to this fat place or save anything from the impending holocaust, its fuglemen had better be up and doing. Hill and Wheeler is the latest presidential ticket proposed by a faction of the Democracy. Gorman, Olney and others continue to be "mentioned." Mr. Bryan is non-committal, but any hope of his being able to unite the party is out of the question. In the meantime, it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep your weather eye upon a certain rotund gentleman now residing at Princeton, N. J.,—Grover Cleveland, by name. There may be another run in him—who knows? The Kentucky delegation marched up the White House hill—and then marched down again. William Fleming, a gold Democrat, succeeds Mr. B. Morton as postmaster at Athens, Ga. It may yet come to pass that all the wives will be put into office and the men will become housekeepers and look after the children. Mr. James T. Bradford of Baltimore, is a candidate for an auditorship in Washington. His friends are working hard for his success. President Roosevelt permits himself to be seen by a great many people who have no "business" with him. And yet they claim that he is not "kind-hearted." Dr. J. R. A. Crossland denies the report that he has appointed or will appoint a white man as his secretary of legation. We hope the St. Joseph Radical will now resume its normal temperature. The leaves of Vallambrosa were said to be numerous. The candidates for naval officer at New Orleans, however, are making the aforesaid leaves look as lonesome as a convention of Negro Democrats. There are too many Negro men in Athens, Georgia, who have never paid a cent of taxes, says the sprightly Clipper of that place. A man must pay his tax before he can vote, and vote before he can properly call himself a citizen. At the annual meeting and banquet of the Ohio Republican league convention at Springfield, a few evenings ago, the Hon. John P. Green, of Cleveland was one of the prominent speakers and responded to the "The Afro-American Soldier." THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881 Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. To join the Subordinate Fountain you You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per m As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 s. As Death Benefit, your family receive or one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 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 Maurice In Class B, the age dues, $4 75 to $7.60. After one year, its value In Class E, the age $9.50 to 11.40. The Co one year its value is $5 In Class M, the age $21 to $25. The certifi You are entitled to Classe B and E upon pays a dividend annual The Grand Founta 29. 1900, a total of 3785 HALF MILLION DOLLAR In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 $4 75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valid one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye to 11.40. The Certificate is valued for year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 ye to $25. The certificate I valued from You are entitled to a Life Membership B and E upon purchase of the re a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wh 7 MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4 75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $38. 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. ```markdown ``` 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 are received and 4 per js a copy of the Cash close of business Sept. RESOURCE Loans and discounts ... Other stock, bonds, mortgages ... Due from National Bank Banking House ... Other real estates ... Furniture and Fixture Current expenses and paid ... Specie, nickels and cent Paper currency ... Total ... The Reformer's Gr Richmond, Va., and m 20 per cent. on the cost. THE REFORMER is fice in Richmond, Va. operation and combines the General Messenger per year. A well-equip turned out in first class. Six miles from Rich 634 acres of land, and a exampled liberality and trance to this house to do doors are opened to the residence or connection charity, and calls upon and West to assist by the idea. April 3rd of each Contributic s can be for who will send receipt for Members of the Or invited to stop at The I and desirable location. The Real Estate De the Ordeer. The Order with a fee simple value buildings. RESOURCES. Bills and discounts ..... $8,272 80 For stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,428 83 From National Banks ..... 48,388 22 Building House ..... 14,000 00 Real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Post expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Cash, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Currency ..... 85,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, are cent. on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper published in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vacation and combination of the race and general Messenger and the General Agent year. A well-equipped job office bids out in first class style and at low prices miles from Richmond, in Henrico counties of land, and established thereon a applied liberality and broad-minded genius to this home to its members alone, which are opened to the aged and decrepit place or connections. The Order makes pay, and calls upon the whole people, West to assist by their contribution the April 3rd of each year is set apart as aributic can be forwarded to the case will send receipt for same and account Members of the Order and the public, and to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 desirable location. Service is of the best the Real Estate Department manages ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings a fee simple value of $129,500. Ir addings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and deocrepid 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 Contributic 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 $192,500 Ir addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address Wm·L TAYLOR, W. M. Master. L TAYLOR, W. M. Master. Wm. L TAYLOR. W. M. Master. W. P BURRILL, G. W. Secretary. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. The Fountain you must be between 160 (according to age,) as joining fee ents per month as dues; if in the ies 80 cents per month. receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month. our family receives $75 0 if you die. Benefit is $125.00 To join the Rosebud Fountain you will need 14 year of age. You pay $1 00,000 installments. The monthly dues are eligible Fountains may decide. The annual dues you receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $1.75 weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be able to die within a year. After one year the $387. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, the classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class F are available annually or quarterly. Unit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $3.00. Certificate is valued first year at from $200 to $65. Unit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $300. Unit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Valued from date of issue at from the Life Membership in either of the purchase of the required amount of Bank of 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has the Death Benefits, with a grand total of $50,000. BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order publishes institution that is a credit note on the race as well. It began business April 1900, $100,000. The business is the for regularly constituted bank, and is the safeguards. The stock sells for 10 per cent. dividends. Both time and interest, interest is paid on time deposits. A report to Auditor of Public Accounts 1900 and shows its flourishing condition. LIABILITY ... $8,272 80 und ... 164,423 83 ... 48,383 22 ... 14,000 00 ... 99,588 00 ... 6,850 00 es ... 1 388 99 ... 12,399 80 ... 35,820 00 ... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Demand certificate of post Time certificates of date Total. Pry and Feed Store is located at 501 New Yorkers of the Order and the public general food products. A newspaper published by the order freestands for the voice of the people, real of the race and is the Beacon Light, the General Agent of the Brotherhood, job office bids for the work of the public and at low prices. Bond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order published thereon an "Old Folk's Home Road-minded generosity, the Order does members alone, nor even to members fed and decrepid of the whole race, real The Order makes itself the trustee for the whole people, black and white, Nor contribution the carrying out of the war is set apart as a Grendle Rally Dayarded to the casnier of the Reformer's name and account for it to The Grand and the public, when visiting Richmond Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is service of the best and rates are reasonable treatment manages and controls all property owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 122,500 Ir addition to these the 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 (8) Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. W. P. BURRELL, G. M. Master. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. SEES OS ee Terran CHURCHES AND 2 | CHURCH PEOPLE. ; Sst ot EE Thnk ee aS White, Mr H D Lee, aweaithy white man, has given the Second M E Charch at Salina, Kan.. some firancis! assistance When finished, ‘the church js to bear his name. Brother White hse worked hard for bis peor le and is big’ - iy aprreciated. Much of his eupport comes from the whi'e people of the community. The C-overative Celored Baptirt Conrches of Maryland met February 9) h at the F.rat Baptist chureh of Bal jimore and orgap'z’d a state conver- ion O.e hundred and thirty delega‘es + sponded to the call ad the prospec fr good work of the new orgar zation is very hopetol Rev. A, Brown, D. D president; Rev A.B Callfs, vice presi- den: Rey & S Wormley, recording soretary; Rev L Reed, ageistant secretary; Rev @ R. Waller, corres: ponding secreta‘y; Mr. A. H Pitte, treesurer, Inasmuch ae the A. M. E Chure} has no publishirg house in Nasbville aod is dependent upon the Baptist So- ciety of Nashville to get out the Sun. day 3cha1Q varterlv, a suggestion ir made that the Seshvilie furniture anc on fit be moved to the genere] head quarters at Philadelphia, “Something is being done to extend the work ot eur Presbyterian Church smonx ourcolored people at the North, bat much more should be dore in thi+ direction.”’ rave the Atrico- Am: rican Pr-ebyterian, ‘ Prest y erles and Icad ere sbould avail themselves of this open door ard labor to extend the work among this people. Announcement ie made by Riv, H N, Payne that a judiciary commission of the Presbytery cf Birmingham re- cently tried Rev J. D, Disl, a member of that Preeby ery on thethree charges: lying, obtainiug mone under false pre- tensesand adultery, Having been found guilty under these several charges, the accused was deposed trom the Goepel ministry and excommunicated from the Charch. This is the way to purify t'e pulpit and make God’s church re- spected by the world There is far too mach white- washing done now fer the good of the causs. The annusi sermon to the etudents o Smith’s Business College, Lynchburg. Va, was delivered by Rev. Dr. P. F. Mcrris, It wassaid that it was a ser- mon remarkable for its quality, deal ing with the business side of life. 1: Was ins ructive, entertaining and the best to inspire confidence in young ladies and men end to succeed in the commercial world. THE ARENA OF POLITICS, (Concluded trom twelfth page.) ae ee ED It is said that the poll tax provision im the new constitution of Alabama has Gstranchised 45,000 white voters. Yes, white poverty and white illiter- acy are twin menaces to southern pros- Peritty and disfranchisement is a game that ought to cut both ways. Beis gratifying to note the perfect harmony that exists among the colored ccnungent of the Republican party in Georgia, Pledger, _ Lyons, Rucker, Deveaux, Johnson, Malone, Wimbish énd all are standing up in solid line of ‘ate against the opposition. Gen. C, H, Grosvenor well says the Sonics Of 1861-5 cannot justly be called HE COLORED AMFR/CAN, WASHINGTON, DG anything else than a war of rebellion. All the suppression in the world of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and the story of secession and slavery cannot elevate the “lost cause” to a plane of heroism. ; It was just as well for Mr. Frye to reconsider his erasure of the names of Tillman and McLaurin from the Senate rolls and allow their cases to be tried on their merits or demerits. No excuse should be allowed for maudlin sympathy or wild appeals to emotional con- stituency for “vindi — J. M. Holland, deputy naval officer a¢ New Orleans, has been placed in tem- porary charge of the office. He is a colored man of prominence and ability. He has had more than twenty years’ ex- perience in the customs’ service. He may receive the regular appointment, as he is heavily backed by the commer- |cial element of New Orleans. Dr. S. A. Furniss, a leading young physician of Indianapolis, Ind., has been appointed as a member of the Executive Committee to serve during the campaign in his home county. Dr. Furniss has had much experience in this capacity as he stood during the presidential cam- paign of 1900. He rendered service upon which the committee complimented him very highly. Mr. Lentz, Democratic contestant for a seat in Congress from the Columbus district in Ohio, claims that he was de- feated on face of returns by the colored voters being “debauched” into support- ing his Republican opponent. Mr. Lentz takes the palm for originality when he finds it necessary for anybody to “debauch” the Negro into being a Re- publican in Ohio. It is said that a federal judgeship in the Philippines is to be set apart for an Afro-American. Among such available timber the names of John S. Durham of Pennsylvania; J. Madison, Vance, of Louisiana; D. A. Angustus Straker, of Michigan; E. G. Johnson, of North Car- olina; W. H. Richards, of Washington, D. C., and Butler R. Wilson, of Massa- chusetts, are prominently mentioned. Tt comes to us that Senator Mason of Illinois will oppose the confirmation of George R. Koester of South Carolina when he is brought up before that part of the House. Mr. Mason is one of the most astute members of the United States Senate, and from a racial point of view he is one of the few public gen- tlemen who are always on the right side. Koester should be defeated. LiNCOLN GRADUATES—ATTENTILON. To Graduates, Lincoln U niversity:— According to the Resolution of Gener: | Alumni University, each alumnus is requested to immediately send his present address to the Local Secretary, Lincoln University, Chester county, Pa. By order, Genera! Alumni Aesoc‘a‘icn Rey Wm A. Creditt, D.D,,Pres ; Hon. Jas. S. Lanter, A.M., Sec’y; P. J. Au- gustus Coxe, A.B., Local Sev’y. tf ee os The Colored American Can be Purchased at All News Stands, The frieuds of ':he Colored Americar when wanting to purchase a copy of i‘ will do it a grest favor by calling on the nearest news stand and purchasing a copy, If the newsdealer does 1 ot keek it, insist that he procure it for you Tas notice is written for the reason that many peoyle, not only in Wash- ineton, but in other cities call at the office or waite for copies of The A meri- can wheo the same can be had by go- ing to the nesrest news etand. Every news dealer keeps, or should ktep The Cclored American for sale tf. —_- Imp Ortant Letter to the Editor. Dear Editor: Ifthere are any persons among poss ceases oo Bok than $200-00 per ee RPT. 2 SCOTT REMEDY Co. Louisville, Ky: Corson Gold Mining Go. OF NOME ALASKA. Is Selling Treasury Stock, Par Value $1.00 for 40 cents per sare $30,000,000 Net Profit. AC cfs, ___| Per share. ~~ SES Corson Gold Mining ‘ 0, owns and controls fitty Mining claims in Alaska. Titles to all these properties are perfect and direct from the United States government, und are duly recorded in the government recording offices in the districts where the properties lie. All prospecting and exploiting of claims during the season of 1901 gave the most encouraging re- sults. Not a single one of the company’s claims failed to show good deposite. Our properties, com- prising fitty different good placer mining claims of twenty acres each, lie in the choicest and richest distric s on ‘he best known creeks, snd wherever extens've work has been done the results have been succesful, Well-know and reliable experts estimate that the property alread prospected will yield a net profit at least $30 000,000 PROPOSITIONS OF THE COMPANY. The Directors of the Corson Gold Mining Com- pany propose to place its Alaska mines upon a& Dividend-paying basis during the Summer of 1902. To this end syste vatic mining will be carried on during the coming season. {a order to carry out these ends successfully it is proposed to sell a limited amount of the Treasury Stock of the Comnany at Forty Cen's (40c) per share (par value $1.00), a price which makes it demonstrably First-Cla:s investment. Stocks will be sold to carry out our plans of development and actual economical dividend paying mining, and every dollar received is, by good con servative business management, to be expended in Development and Mining of the Company’s proper~ ties; and every dollar not so expended will be cov— ered back to the Treaeury of the Company. Send in your so wale sroons is only Forty Cents per GEORGE FRANKLYN WILLEY, Vice-Pres. 86 Merrimack St. Manchester, N.H, THE CHICAGO-BEAUMONT OIL CO., offers the best opportunity for a safe investment in oil fields. OUR SPINDLE TOP PROPERTY IS IN THE CENTER OF THE GUSHER STRIP. A GUSHER GUARANTEED IN THIRTY DAYS. CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OF OIL NOW BEING NEGOTIATED. BIG DIVIDENDS ASSURED TO INVESTORS. STOCK WILL POSITIVELY ADVANCE IN PRICE WHEN WELL IS BROUGHT IN. Buy Stock Now On These Terms. 10 percent With Order, Balance When We Sfrike Ol. Re ber, wh buy stock in th Beau- DON’T BE MISLED. fomcOucs,youasconly paying 60 cents on the dollar. Only one half the par value of the stock. We eall attention to this simply because some people de Oey cline that onoshare of our stook at 85.00 per share is equal to from twenty to thirty shares of Stock in some companies who are selling at 25 cents a share. Don’t confound the offer we are making atten that of some “wild cat” companies who are seliing stock at these seemingly low prices. In many instances their price is several times the par value of their stock,and being sold by irre- sponsible speculators at the highest figures obtainable without regard to the value of the property or sponsible spect rmpany: to. pay the investors., THE CHICAGO-BEAUMONT OLL COMPANY 1S KESPON= SIBLE. Hon. Wm. Penn Nixon, U. 5. Collector, Port of Chicago ts the President, Your Money Back if a Gusher is Not Produced in Thirty Days. STOCK SELLS NOW AT 50c ON THE DOLLAR (34 PAR VALUE.) ‘There remain only a few days more in which to buy stock at its present price. Do not wait until gush- er is brought in and its price is advanced. Now is your opportunity to make a clean aud safe invest- {nent that is bound to pay handsome dividends. The par value of stock is 10 per share. : YOU CAN BUY NOW. You pay £0 cede BEE eo oon oit is struck. | You pay #5.d0cashs batmnce when oil fs) strack. 5 SHARES $25.00. 2 20 SHARES $100.00, ‘You pay 82.50 cash, balance when oil is struck. | You pay s1600cash, balance when ‘oil is struck. YOU CANNOT LOSE ON OUR PROPOSITION. Send for prospectus and particulars to THE CHICAGO-BEAUMONT OIL CO., E. Cc. Tracy, Sec. Suite 307 Montauk Building, 119 Monroe Street, Chicago, Ill. # 40 cfs. per Share. 13 PROPERTIES. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. IGHTENS Kinky, Cure OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONIC 50¢ BE WARNED Public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fake old-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money, the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-rica, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair on this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the hair with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, Hairurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. It is, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot iron produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which is lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN TATCH, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp, but out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the get not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply send our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETS obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is make it gritching, b make the specially arouse earth one pany hold ginia. We Richmond pany. Re dress your BOS 210 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Which please send me the following goods, as by your offer: of Ozono, worth $2 00 of Electrical Skin Refiner 50 of Electrical Skin Food 50 package Anti-Odor, worth 25 Purity Scalp Soap, worth 25 Total $3.50 House No. Street. Nearest Express Office. State. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE, AFTER, BE WARNED IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these fluring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, armpits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents that is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for best thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back. $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three Months. Terms For Further Information Address THE COLORE It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter. Subscription Price $2,00 per Year, $1.10 for Six Months, 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For Further Information Address THE COLORED AMERICAN; AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. +HE COLORED AMERIO AN, WASHINGTON, D. @. z = f = > 15 Posteo “eae : >. H. Hines&cog@ O\usvenraxens, Euwataens Sf 6. oa Funeral Directors © a rars 14th St. ee Wasnington, D- C. a FSR HK 2 2 THE WONDERFUL 9 ; 2 2: 2 2 . , : Static klectricity . % . * AND X-RAY 2 & underthe guidance of DR. CZARRA, are ~ y, certainly curing people who had thought 4 * their casesincurable. Abscessesandeven 4 & Cancer are subjugated by the doctor. ,° , With the X-RAYS the seat of the trouble 7 * canbe located, and skillful treatment will 4 % hasten acure. Don’t waituntil your mala- % dy takes *>9 strong a hold. 3 , 9 & ae §& Rupture Cured. . & iT " i, & AAAS By the latest medivaldiscovery 4 * i 7) witnout pain, cutting, loss of w= {i time or any of the dangerous in- * ~ LNT jections. Lost vitality, Loss by * a dreams fully restored and all pri- ~ 4 vate diseases of both sexes, blood, * . skin, rheumatism. piles. stricture * * bladder, kidney, Hydrocele Va- & ricocele in old and so called incurable ° - cases cured, Urine examined chemically ¢ * and microscopically. Consultation andad- , % vice free. : % DR. CZARRA, : % 327 6th St and 494La.Ave.N.W ° % Telephone East 21 F- s FA SAAFAAKK AAA AIA MAM, FE OE OF EO OE Ot oF OEY x . . , 2 = The Hetel Bionswitk, 2 = 235 Pennsvivania Ave» ano 220B- Sr. NW & = 2 *% On European Plan. 2 _ Fret Clase in Every Particular. 2 J. G VAN BRACKLE, 4 Proruecrom : a WASHINGTON, v. C. 2 rr ar rr rr rr or ath Eas BEDUCEDI REDUCED! His Readings to La lies 25¢ Gents, 50 oc. FPRor, CLAY, idest established Clairvoyant, tells yom vasiness, love affairs, tamily troubles, abou xwsults, divorces, or anything you wish tc snow: brings serarated together, cause speedy marriages, removes family troubles, »ad luck spelis, or mysterious feelings. 10 to \Odatly. 439 H st. ew. MME, DAVIS i. See AG UY e ? LL WS A eee JN Pr tt “f i i V VN uA RYN Ve Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader aa Fee cipeheihe = ucktorally ‘Cues Pate ase 1228 asth st. 8, w, Washingion D.O. Inyo) By ee ee ee: ee ee ree m : City Paragraphs. 2 a ere ken a wee Dr, Fannin § Belcher, late of the Censvs Office, will practice medicine. Mr. and Mrs R, W. Thompson have taken apartments at 1708 10th street, north west. Mr. J. Thomas Heard has bought a lot at his home in Athens, Ga. and will erect a h_use on it soon, Mr. and Mrs Winston D. Payne wer, “at bome” to their friends last Sun_ day from 4 to ¢ at their 19:h street resi- dence. . Mr. John Alexander of Baltimore re- cently passed a civil examination for a position in the Government Printing Office. ~ Rev. I L Thomas, of Asbury M. E. chnrch, made a fine impreasion as a pu'pit oratcr and theologian during his reeent visit to Chicago. Recent Census Office decapitations: ‘Rev J, 8 Johnson, Ohio; G.W. Parker, Nebrasks; E. R. Gaither, New Jersey; Or. Fannin 8. Belcher and J. H Stewart, Georg‘a. John Thomas Makell, bu3band of Mrs. Flora Makell, died February twenty-third. Fuveral took place at Falis Church, Va. m the presence of friends and relatives. The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Thorn- ton, widow of the late John Thornton, took place February twenty-fifth at the 19;h St-eet Baptist church. Sie wasa member of the Ladies Unity Club. On the sick list: Miss Rebecca Guy, Mr. Knox Brown, MissSuste Cook, and Hon. J, H. Hannon, Improved: Miss Letitia Ferguscn, Mr. Lawrence Wil- liams3 and Miss Bessie Miller. Mrs Henrietta Bowles, 428 I street nortowest, has issued cards announc- ing that on the 19th inst. her daughter, Miss Lillian Bowles, will be united in ‘marriage to Mr. Walter H Brent. 5 Rev. W. R Tolliver is row pastor of | the Second Baptist«church in _ Helena, Ark , His father. Rev I I Tolliver of the Liberty Baptist church of this city, is paying a visit to his promising son. Miss EnmaF G Merritt. a leading factor in the educational life in this city, read an excellent paper Wednes day evening before the Jyceum of the Poople’s Congregational church, sub- ject: “The Daty of Mothers to their Children,” Mr George W. Miiford, a graduate of Brown University ard of the Howard Uaiversity Law School,:having won in an examination here for admission’ tv che bar, was accordingly a¢mitted on the 4h ult, and bas hung out bie “shingle” at 450 N street, n. w. Dr. Robert Reyburn, a member of the faculty of Howard University, wil) address the Second Baptist Lyceum tomorrow at 3:30 p. m, subject, ‘ Hir- ory of the Present Government of the District of Columbia, ’’ Vocal and in- strumental music will be rendered by Miss Eva Bell, together with other attractions Mra, L. R Clarke, the well. known inetructress in mo férn dressmaking and ile ten et eines we eee te een M® Govossirn C. A Gocneuirn- THE BEST QUALITY. ’ THE LOWEST PRICES, ALWAYS aT : M. Goldsmith & Son, JEWELERS, 911 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPTICIANS. WASHINGTON, D. C. | MRs, DR. RENNER SPECIALIST . ? On obstetrics; gold medal awarded tor th science of obstetrics from the University o Muni ers treats eae complaint and irregularities; vate sanit a for ladies before and curing confine ment, Office hours trom 8 to 9 p.m Stewart Bldg, cornes 6th and D Sts , N- W. Washington, D.C. TRA, D.L.GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and ReErarn CONFECTIONER. 523 44 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON; 0. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All Year Round HARRY G LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, > B E LS SS. = SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, 4 Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic He- siery. Abdominal Supporters Rubber Goods of Kyery Description. 623 SEVENTH St. NeorTwHST, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGION, - D.C Competent Lady Attendant. R-I-P-A‘N'S bee aa a = The modern stand- = ard Family Medi-| w|| cine: Cures tne a 5 || common every-day 5] ilis of humanity. | ow rect 4 ; z ern i Stee EDUCATIONAL. s q en eee Fs Pr tas ae ihe Gi eit ate LH (SRiemae IREELT Ae Bay |i ae eet Lo tee) sie eae tf} eel Carter yes BN ee eee ee ee ee eae eat a ae a aay Seca ea HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. Ts distinct departments, under one hundred , competent professors and instructors—Theo gical, Medical, Legal, College, 1 edagogicay Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, an Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANK:N. D. D.,. LL. D., President, Gxo H. Sarruxb. Secretary : Se a THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 © &t., N. W. Washington, . D.C, & TEACHERS WANTED. Avo2Y COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL SaaS ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpenizy, Brick- laying, Pla“tering, Painting and Interior D,corations, Tailering, Dress-mak ig, Millinery, Voice Culture 24d Piano Forte. Liter- ary Department {com Primary to Normal Course. Job Work So- licited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. ; Unusual advantages tor Girls and ‘a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address Joseph D. MamonEy, . Allegheny, Ps. Prineipal. £ ae x f ae? ae £ BG =<. | el Ae e ual Sas ee aT LG ch Everybody Eats CORBY'S “MOTHER'S” BREAD. *@ It is easily the best bread in the world. It is pare and wholesome andis the greatest strengh ning food you can eat, Mothers Bread is sold in over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. Corby's Modern Bakery A RACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by mem- bers of the race? If you would like te see a sam- ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you on Feceipt of 8 cents in stamps. or one year fOr $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AM! [CAN MAGA ZINE, Dept. A. s Park Square, Bortom. Mass, THE COLOREDAMERICAN WASHINGTON, D. C. H. M. Will they so strengthen our national sails as to carry us over the breakers of race prejudice and sectionalism 16 Houses For Sale. 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, $3,200, or will exchange. We have, also, some nice two-story prick 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, north west, between 18th and 19th streets, 6 rooms and bath. Price $2,200. We have a number of other all houses in different sections of the city which we can sell, on easy terms. Call at office for our list. City Paragraphs. Lyceums that use printers it k are the ones that succeed. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is away on another lecture tour. Lient. T. W Jordan is at home from the Philippine Islands. The H. H. P Cheatham is expected in the city soon. Detective Srgeant Henry Lacy has just gotten out, after an illness of several days. Miss Susie E. Hawkins. of the Recorder's Office, is able to resume her duties, also Miss Louise Collins. The spring exodus to Atlantic City will begin as soon as the sun begins to shine on both sides of the street. Hon. John B. Hannon of the Recorder's Office has been confined to his room for several days with an acute attack of gout. Mr. Matthew Anderson, who has been doing active service as a sailor for thirty years, will retire in April, and returns to his home, 100 L st. n w. Captain D. J. Gilmer, late of the 49 h U. S. V., Philippine Islands, who spent a few days in the National Capital, left for his home in Greensboro, N. C., last Saturday. --- It is said that all the offices of the justices of the peace are to be centered about the lawyer's portion of the city soon, but each justice will be confined to cases coming up from his own district. The Freedmen's Headlight is the name of a new Negro paper published here as the organ of the exclave pension scheme. Thomas Starr Murfree is given as editor and Robert E Gill christ, business manager. Judge M. W. Gibbs leaves in a few days for his home in Little Rock, Ark., to look after some business matters. His book "Shadow and Light" is selling well, and Arkansans especially are eager to get a peep into its bright pages. Capitol Hill has three colored school buildings. In the territory bound by Florida avenue, N.orth Capital street, Seventh street and Massachusetts Ave the colored people have nine of the seventeen schools there located. Prof W. J. Stephens, instructor in music at Howard University has an excellent glee club of students. They were the recipients of much praise for their tuneful melody last evening at the debae in Andrew Rankin chape'. Mr. C H. Marshall, the popular manager of the True Reformer's grocery 4th and N streets, northwest, has made two trips to Richmond, Va in the last ten days attending an important meeting of the board of directors of the G U O. of T. R. of which he is a valued member. AN ART EXHIBIT On March 10 h and 11th Mrs Lottie E Wilson who has won many friends here by her conscientious work and acknowledged talents will give an exhibit of the work of her pupils at her studio, 806 M street, n. w. The exhibit will consist of oil and pastel paintings, and free hand drawings. Mrs Wilson has just finished a life size bust portrait in oil of Ex Representative George H. White, which will also be on exhibition. Mrs Wilson is making every effort to develop the artistic talent of the race. She gives her undivided attention to her pupils and is most painstaking in sectionalism --- PETER GROGAN. Credit for All W Another Feas Furniture Bu No housekeeper can read the realizing that the values offered a season of the year, when clearance making room for spring goods wi we not only offer you a list of u shall sell these goods on easier te ever known before. t for All Washing her Feast For ure Buyers per can read the prices printed the values offered are exceptional— ear, when clearance sales are plent for spring goods with a vengeance, after you a list of unparalleled bav goods on easier terms of payment before. SSERS. OAK CHAM Credit for All Washington. Another Feast For Furniture Buyers No housekeeper can read the prices printed below without realizing that the values offered are exceptional—even at this season of the year, when clearance sales are plentiful. We are making room for spring goods with a vengeance, and this week we not only offer you a list of unparalleled bargains, but we shall sell these goods on easier terms of payment than you have ever known before. These pieces of furniture are substantially made and beautiful in every line Handsomely mirrored, carved, and polished $22 50 Dressers, now $16 48 $25 00 Dressers, now 17.98 $16 50 Dressers, now 11 98 $25 00 Dressers, now 17 50 $22 50 Dressers, now 17 50 $20 Enamel d Dresser 16.48 817-819-821-823 Between H a ter Grog 821-823 SEVENTH Between H and I Streets. Peter Grogan, 817-819-821-823 SEVENTH ST. N W. Between H and I Streets. er work. She will hold these exhibits regularly. The next one is to be held in June. A cordial invitation is ex ended to all Lovers of pure art will enjoy a treat by visiting M s Wilson's studio next Monday and Tuesday at any hour between 9 a. m and 9 p. m. The Freedman Transportation, Land and Improvement Company of Washington, D.C has purchased the Glymont excursion grounds, including the large and handsome new hotel with its improvements. This beautiful summer and excursion resort will be placed ODD DRESSERS. Glymont Sold BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used or directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual wear. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or dark heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if we want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. ```markdown ``` Washington. st For uyers prices printed below without are exceptional—even at this price sales are plentiful. We are with a vengeance, and this week unparalleled bargains, but we terms of payment than you have OAK CHAMBER SUITES We cannot print a description of these suits that would do them justice. You must see them. $24 00 Oak Suite, now $17.98 $30 00 Oak Suite, now 22.48 $70 00 Oak Suite, now 42 50 $37 00 Oak Suite, now 29 98 $45 00 Oak Suite, now 33 50 $57 50 Oak Suite, now 52 50 $140 00 Oak Suite, now 55 00 Grogan, SEVENTH ST. N W. and I S.reets. in thorough repair, including a new dancing pavilion and all the necessary comforts for excursionists. The company is arranging to secure a large, handsome excursion steamer to be chartered by the churches and societies of this city. Messrs F. D Lee, Joseph Morrison, Lawyer W. L Pollard, Ree George W. Lee, J N. Mayne and others are interested in the company. Chicago now has a large and increasing colored population, the present number being 55000. There are fifty-two colored men on the police force, twenty-five physicians, twenty-three awyers, and ministers not a few. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Stree RIGHMOND, VA. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHING‘UN, D. U. , BY) ag E < aK Ex j rs aaa a p Whe owt Ip (fine Womens CGH) Aron) ==> — Si YJ Cho Cr > aya Address all communications for these columns to the Department Editor. Mrs- J. Silone Yates President National Association of ColoredWomen, 2122 Tracy Ave.. Kansas ¢ ity. Mo. x 2 “History because of his excellent achievements, will accord him a place in the galaxy of worthies whose fame is confined to no particular race or coun- try.”"—Gregory’s “Life of Douglass.” THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE IN NEW ENGLAND. South where I was trained for a new ticid of labor in the North. As a nurse I find andvantages and dis- advantages incident to this new life but I have learned in something less than a year to live in it and love it. I am under many obligations to kind friends who recommended me to the leading physicians in the town where I now practice. Thus it was not so difficult for me to at once obtain and achieve a measure of success, as it otherwise would have been. With a total of twen- ty-five nurses in town and myself the only one of color, idle moments have been few since my arrival; my longest interval between cases has been but three weeks, and the rest at that time, coming from a case of ten weeks, much needed. The advantages North for colored nurses are many. I have had the priv- ilege of visiting the largest hospitals in New England, and as a nurse have been allowed to witness several very im- portant operations in such hospitals. Have found the doctors and nurses pleasant and agreeable and both have ex- pressed'a desire to help me in my pro- fession. One is not reminded of the fact of belonging to another race unless one individuaily, i. e. personally, first shows some feeling about it. Every- where you are made to feel that you are one of the family if you are the right person in the right place. You easily gain the confidence of your patients and they in turn grow interested in you, want to keep in touch with you, visit you, and want you to visit them to take tea and spend evenings with them so- cially. All of this is pleasant to think of. You know then they are your friends, and true ones. It happens that my entire home life, my practice and my time spent socially, is with white friends. The disadvantages, especially to one who like myself has race pride, and many friends in my own race in the Sunny Southland, are that one cannot so well keep posted upon the work of our race as if in direct touch with its members, and although I read all of the printed matter I can secure in the line of our books, magazines and newspa- pers, many matters would be clearer and of more personal interest, if I could talk them over with members of my race. I am sorry to say I have not thus far found the congenial and hospitable spirit among colored people here that I have found in the South, although each one out of five is Southern born; but even two years of life in the North seems suf- ficient to change this spirit so completely that an introduction at each time of meeting becomes necessary. Very few of our race are here rep- resented in a professional line; not a nurse or a doctor within ten miles and then only one doctor and two nurses. This is another disadvantage—that we do not have more members of our race in the North practicing their various professions. The field is wide and there is room for many, and it would be a great means of race elevation to come forward and show the good work we ean do for others as well as for our- | selves. Each one adds a stepping-stone in helping to solve the grave problems | that confront us. ~ 1 was recently asked by a very prom- wment citizen here why there were not others here following some professional line, and he assured me if here they would do well. There should be a colored doctor and at least two colored nurses in every New England town. They are needed by both white and colored people to prove what we are doing intellectually, professionally, and in all lines of race development. : New Brirarn, Conn. in fits oteps and other works of note, is to be highly commended for the great work he ‘is doing among the members of our race in Topeka and especially in that section famifarly called Tennessee Town, but properly “King’s Addition.” Here Rev. Sheldon has established a sort of Village Improvement Society, which is working wonders. Here is a free kindergarten for colored children, which is well attended, the salaries of the teachers being paid by the founder, Mr. Sheldon; a reading room, tastily hung with fine works of art, and con- taining a library of about two thousand well selected books, tables well supplied with the best newspapers and_periodi- cals. This room is opened to the public five nights during the week from seven to ten in the evening, and someone is present to read for older persons who may not be able to read for themselves, or to select suitable books for younger persons who may drop in to pass a pleasant hour. On Sunday an excellent Sunday School is conducted. During a recent lecture trip in Topeka it was our pleasure to visit, by request, a meeting of the “Sheldon League of American Mothers,” held, in the Kindergarten rooms. This league as well as the Kin- dergarten is several years old and num- bers about forty members, all mothers whose children are supposed to be about kindergarten age; but many of them have become so highly interested that they have remained in the club long af- ter the children nave passed out into the grades. Questions are asked and dis- cussed as to the best methods of rearing children into virtuous, intelligent citi- zens, and as we listened to these moth- ers, some of them past the prime of life, talking or listening with such eagerness, we earnestly wished that a similar club, yes, several of them, could be found in every community, with just such devoted leaders as Rev. Sheldon, the founder, and Mrs. Clark, the president of the Sheldon League, which, by the way, is a member of the National Kindergarten Association, but did not hesitate also to vote for membership in the N. A. C. W. —— The People’s Forum of Kansas City, inaugurated by Dr. Scott, and before mentioned in these columns, entirely non-denominational in character, its Board of Directors being made up of individuals from all denominations rep- resented in the city, is gaining weekly in power and effect. Tacce J. W. Wofford of the Criminal Court, a Georgian by birth, and in every sense a friend of the Negro, made his subject, “Criminology,” a very practical discussion of the “Home as the unit of government,” and in the course of his remarks said, “Soap and water are cheap, mighty cheap. Everything is practical in this world. Colored children that are kept clean do not want to asso- ciate with dirty ones. A dirty boy will steal a hundred times quicker than a clean boy. “I have never known a boy brought before me who was a regular attendant at church and Sunday school.” At a still more recent meeting of the Forum, “Farmer Groves,” the “Potato King” of Kansas, a man who has forced an apparently insignificant tubre to yield him a competence and to place him in the list of successful farmers and busi- ness men, gave the address of the oc- casion. In plain, pointed language he empha- sized the value to the Negro of the own- ership of land; of bringing the combined effort of energy, economy and thrift to bear upon the acres acquired; the ne- cessity of being an up-to-date farmer, with advanced methods and machinery that takes the tilling of the soil out of the dull, laborous process, of the past, and enables him and his employees to black their boots, “dress up” an ride up and down the fertile acree nerfarminge Booker T. Washington has made famous through his lectures. * The State Federation of Ohio Wo- men’s Clubs will be held in Cleveland, December 27th and 28th, Mrs. C. W. perme President. _ The State Federation of Missouri Women's Clubs will be held in St. Louis December 30th and gist, Mrs. S, P. ‘Vashon, President. | The Southern Federation of Colored ‘Women’s Clubs will be held in Decem- ber in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, President. Educational Features in Ghe World’s Work, Thereisan unusual amount of inter- esting discussion of varied educational atters and comment upon striking ' rsonalities in the educational field in T « World’s Work for March. A num- be of editorials touch upon education- al topics. Longez articles that will attract college and school people are Prof. Hill’s description of the Ameri- can D sart, Dr. See’s story of an Astronomer’s Night’s Work, Theodore ‘Water’s article about Prof, Hallock’s expeaiments with the earth’s interior heat. The career and personality of Dr. W. H. Maxwell, the superintend entof Greater New York’s schools, furnish a model for school superintend- ents the country over, and Dr. E. C Branson’s description of the work the Atlanta State Normal School is doing to solve the Real Southern Problem is a s'guificant contribution to 0 getener al kon wledge of Southern ‘ucational conditions. Full page portraits of Dr, Msxwell, Nicholas Murray Batler, the new Prezident of Columbia, and~ Dr. Remsen, the new president of John® Hopkins, will interest educators. imp Ortant Letter to the Editor. Dear Editor: If here are any persons among your readers who make less than $200.00 per month they will please address Dsrr-2 Seost Remzpy Co. Louisville, Ky. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M’KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St, First-class accommodations for all. An aptodate Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. 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Everything First Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. Brae TST LLlt—t—tle SMITH CAF E —————— SS | LADIES AND GENTLEMEN’E DINING ROOM. Board by the Day or Week. ee ee A, M. SMITH, 479 Missour: Ave. Prop. ed HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations Ladies and ian Hot and Cold Baths. MR3, ALICE E. HALL, SHREDS AND PATCHES SUCCESS. With comrade Duty, in the dark or day, To follow Truth—wherever it may lead; To hate all meanness, cowardice or greed; To look for beauty under common clay, Our brothers' burden sharing when they weep, But if we fall, to bear defeal alone, To live in hearts that loved us. when we're gone Beyond the twilight (till the morning break!) to sleep— That is Success!! EX CONGRESSMAN George H. White talked "business" to a packed house of colored citizens on the 14th at Brooklyn, New York. Among other sensible utterances, he said: "I am tired," he continued, "of picnics, cake walks and excursions for my people, for while they are enjoying such features of life, the 'Jim Crow' car which started in Georgia has made its way through all of the states south of the Mason and Dixon line." The only remedy he could see was for the race to own stock in the railroad companies. He told told his hearers that if they wanted the respect of their white neighbors they must be owners of the things their white neighbors want. He urged them to buy homes, saying, "It is better to live in a five hundred dollar cottage in some place of your own than to live in a brown stone front you cannot own." There are several colored students in the agricultural college of Minnesota. The Negro Republic of Hayti will celebrate its one hundreth anniversary in 1904. Three colored women have opened a Parisian parlor, in Leavenworth, Kans. Dresses are cut and made in the very latest style. Dr. Samuel Whyte, the oldest colored physician in Ohio, age 88 years died last week. He was one of the wealthiest men in Delaware, Ohio. A bill has been introduced in the Iowa legislature to prohibit intermarriage of the white and colored races. Thus the colored prejudice creeps into the North. The colored people of Wagoner, I. T., have organized and incorporated an Oil, Gas and Mineral Company with a capital stock of $100,000. This looks like business. The company is said to be sound financially. Chicago now has a large and increasing colored population, the present number being 55,000. There are fifty-two colored men on the police force, twenty-five physicians, twenty-three lawyers, and ministers not a few. Colored laborers working for the Santa Fe at Alvin, Texas, a few miles from Houston, have been ordered to leave by masked citizens, and the authorities cannot find out any of the guilty parties. A Negro refused $30,000 for his business a few days ago at one of the country's most popular watering places. He was making $125 per diem, and could not see where he could better himself by the offer. The school board of Topeka, Kan., recently ruled that Negro children should attend a school for those of their own color. The colored people, it is reported, do not want separate schools and are demanding admittance to the white schools. Dr. W, H. Jones is an eminent phy- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. sician of Harrisburg, Pa. He is the only Negro physician in the city. By his great skill he has earned a wide spread renown. His practice, which is about all that he can possibly attend to, is increasing among the whites. His patients are among the best white families. It is announced that the Negroes of Omaha, Nebraska, have organized a stock company to operate coaches to convey them to and fro in the city. This step is rendered necessary by the action of the street car company in providing separate accommodations for white and colored passengers. Thus the South continues moving North. On the passage of the separate street car ordinance of Jacksonville, Fla., that it is reported the Negroes boycotted the cars. They did it so completely and effectively that notices have since been sent to the churches notifying them that they may ride in any portion of the cars they desire. The women bravely took the lead in the matter and threatened to boycott the men of the race if they dared to ride. The Middle States and Mississippi Valley exposition, managed by colored people, will be held in the city of Chicago for ten days, from August 14th to August 24th, 1902 The very novel exhibition will be held in the interest of the endowment fund for the Home for Aged and Iffirm Colored People. The Buckingham Theater at Tampa, Fla., now is the largest colored vaudeville house in that state, if not in the South. They are working ten women and seven men and are playing to crowded houses each night. They have also a complete band and an orchestra of six pieces. A hint to the 90,000 Negroes of Washington. White miners in Tennessee have recently ordered Negro miners to leave the service of the Cumberland Coal Co., failing to do which they shot into their cabins in order to drive them off. The Negroes returned the fire and the company has asked the authorities for troops to protect their property and their laborera. The Rome Land and Improvement Co of Newark, N. J. has sent out a letter announcing that no person is authorized to make sales of lots in the town of Rome or to make any collections on lots already sold, except their authorized agents. This is to protect patrons from the alleged misrepresentations of one J. W. Henderson who failed to live up to some contracts concerning land in Rome. Captain Prioleau, U. S. A., returned from the Philippines Monday and left for his home in New Orleans on Tuesday. The chaplain states that there is greater pacification among the Filipinos where colored troops are stationed, and that the natives will fight most fiercely white soldiers but will welcome colored troops without resistance. He speaks most highly of the soldierly qualities and commanding influence of Captain Captain Young and Captain Davis. Lottie Stewart, a colored girl of Mingo Junction, Ky. has been notified that she is the heiress of an English estate. Her father was a slave, and years ago was taken to England as a servant. His master left him property which he, on dying, bequeathed to his daugh. er. The bequest consists of 100 acres of land and $10,000 in cash. She is said to be willing to take a husband across the brine with her to help her spend the money. Here is a good chance for some young man Our women now number 4 459 864 (in this country of course.) We have 1321 stenographers. There are 3,493 Afro American typewriters, 7,496 engineers, I 822 in the undertaking business, 430,000 engaged in the laundry business, 5 975 manage stores, had 50 delegates at the at the recent Methodist ecumenical conference in London, 6,434 in the blacksmithing business. A medal of honor for gallantry during the Spanish war, goes to Sergt.-Major Edward Lee Baker, Jr., of the Tenth Cavalry, "for distinguished gallantry in action at Santiago, Cuba, July 1, 1898, in leaving cover and rescuing under fire a wounded comrade from drowning in a stream in front of Santiago." Since 1890 Washington, D. C. has had the distinctinction of being the leading Negro city in the country, a position that formerly had been held by New Orleans, with Baltimore a close second. It still holds the first place in this regard but the present census shows that Philadelphia has made the heaviest gain in the past decade. The truth of the matter is that a great many cities are showing marked increase in the Negro population, while the decrease are few and comparatively small in number, most of them being in Virginia towns and cities. San Francisco has the smallest Negro population of any large city in the country, because of cheap labor performed by Chinese Women at Work. PLUCKY little colored woman, Madame Helene Noble, went to Paris, and under the very creators of fashion studied dressmaking and corset making. She is in New York now in the corset business. The colored women's clubs are organized in twenty-six states. Mrs. Carrie Williams is president of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs. A woman's organization in Dallas, Texas, is named in honor of Booker T. Washington Columbus, Ohio, is to witness the novelty of a colored as a candidate for nomination as a member of the Board of Education. Mrs. Alice Edmonds is after the republican nomination of the twelfth ward. She is a woman of exceptional ability, and is likely to get the place. The Woman's World, a magazine devoted to the interest of colored women, is a credit to the editor. The number for January contains an excellent cut of Mrs. J. Silone Yates, president of the National Association of Colored Women. Mrs. J. Silone Yates, President of the National Association of Colored Women, who is now on an itinerary which includes the principal cities of the North and East, has been invited to address the Social Economic Club of Chicago, Ill. This is one of the largest and influential clubs in the northwest and Mrs. Dr. Dickerson is president. She will speak before this club about the last of this month and will be the guest of a prominent white member of the club during her sojourn in Chicago. Harrellsville, Hartford county, N. C., claims the record of producing more preachers than any other town or village her size in the Union. 3' Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 $ \frac{4}{1} $ St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. 45 Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. --- Karl Xander 1530 and 1532 Seventh St: N. W. Wholesale dealer in imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors. Old Reserve, a pure rye, eigh old. Fall quart $1.00: ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINES. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room u stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris. Xander's moder prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. [Nobranch houses,) Phone 1425 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. 4 Mary Mrs M.B Morton THEY WERE BROTHER AND SISTER. Maud and Monroe B Morton, Jr ENTHUSIASTIC AS EVER. Postmaster Morton Retires With honors Thick About him and Stands Ready to Respond to The Bugle Call of Duty Mr. Monroe B. Morton has just closed a brilliant four years' administration as postmaster at Athens, Georgia. His service at this office—one of the most important in the state, gave eminent satisfaction to the citizens, and he retires with the respect and good will of all who have been brought into contact with him. While his friends made a stubborn fight for his retention and lost only because of a phase of political expediency which suggested a change, Mr. Morton is in no sense cast down, but, on the contrary, accepts the situation with philanthropic complacency, and is just as enthusiastic as ever for the upbuilding of the Republican party in his bailiwick. He holds President Roosevelt in the highest regard, and has the fullest confidence in the wisdom, broad magniminity and sterling American statesmanship of the dashing young executive. He sees possibilities and results in the President's southern policy not discernible at this time to the superficial reasoner or diplomatic novice. He is in touch with all the leaders, and in resuming his private business he has arranged his affairs in such a way as to be ready to respond to any call to duty as a partisan or public-spirited citizen. Mr. Morton is an interesting character. It his whole career was written it would read like a work of fiction—a story, however, in which grit, perseverance, energy and pluck would play the leading part. Born in the early fifties, he learned his letters in Savannah under Rev. James Sims who taught a secret school in that city before and during the war. After a term or two in Knox Institute, Atlanta, he became messenger boy to Maor Knox, of the Freedmen's J. A. Mr. M B Morton 100 Ida McKinley Morton Bureau, a man who did so much for the black man in Georgia. From that time until now "Pink" Morton, as his friends like to call him, has been working, striving, saving, until to-day he is easily the most influential colored man in business or politics in this part of Georgia. He has engaged in almost every kind of work or business one can think of. He has been a hotel man, and he tells today how he would make contracts with the students who stopped at his hotel for their wash and then he would sublet the contracts to washerwomen at a profit, and how he would take a wheelbarrow and carry trunks to the depot so as to make that twenty-five cents himself. The now famous Col. Pledger and he worked with the surveying engineers on the N. E. R. R. Then he tried carpentry, tailoring and finally became a merchant. During all this time he faithfully supported his mother and the other children, educating two of his sisters at Atlanta University. U. S. gauger and railway mail clerk were the next positions filled by him, and in both of them he gave complete satisfaction, but kept his eye open for higher things. During campaigns he would attend conventions and at his own expense, studying the methods and workings of large bodies and fitting himself for a great political battle which he knew was coming. He was alternate-delegate once and in 1896, after one of the most historic political campaigns in Clarke county, he went as a delegate to the national convention at St. Louis and assisted in nominating Wm. McKinley. He was placed on the committee which notified Mr. McKinley of his nomination, and had the pleasure of dining with the president-elect at his Canton home. President McKinley appointed him postmaster at Athens where he showed the blood that is in him by appointing Negroes to all the clerical places in the office, taking pains, however, to secure the very best colored men available. He drew a salary of $2,500 per annum. It is the general verdict that the postoffice under Postmaster Morton has given the best service of years. He was elected delegate to the National Republican convention which met at Philadelphia in June, 1900, and was a luminous figure in the great gathering. While he enjoys the society of pleasant people, it is in the world of business that Mr. Morton finds most delight While he has made some enemies, as all men of opinion will make, he has a host of loyal friends who know his real worth and believe in him. While in business affairs he is direct and strict, in his own home, where dwell a loving wife and three beautiful children, he is all tenderness and love. While, if you owe him a quarter and did not pay him, he would dislike it and tell you so, yet he has driven twenty miles on a dark night to succor a strange man financially. His religion is justice to all—love toward humanity. These things show what manner of man M. B. Morton is. 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The system belongs to the backwoods, and is too musty to be enjoyed by the right-thinking representatives of this progressive generation. It panders to a vanity that should be discouraged, and breeds a love of display that is little short of vulgar. If there are some who wish to flounce up a long aisle to show off a new automobile (bought at Hecht's on the instalment plan) or let an envious sister get a front and back view of a Gainsborough picture-hat, the church ought not to lower its standard of propriety in order to secure the few pennies that such a course may gain. The best churches regard the offertory as a part of the religious service, and insist upon conducting it upon the same high plane of devotional solemnity and order that surrounds the prayers and sermon. The Man-on-the-Corner believes that the real givers prefer the basket system, and that the "paraders" will be brought to see the error of their ways when a brave, plain-spoken pastor sets his foot upon them good and hard and tells them to save their processional proclivities and millinery display, for the public highway. Will H. Fossett has been accused of being a superior baritone, an excellent government clerk, a good family man and an all-round "good felow," but his J.H.G. MR. WILL H. FOSSETT. most intimate friends didn't know until last Monday evening at St. Luke's that he was an orator and presiding officer. Mr. Jerome A. Johnson, the genial president of St. Luke's Musical Association was not feeling well, and after opening surprised us by yielding the chair to Mr. Fossett. The young man took hold like a veteran, and opening with a ringing speech, clear in enunciation and vigorous in volume he was soon traveling at a terrific pace into the mazes of the arias and recitatives of "The Prodigal Son." It fell to his lot to make a presentation of a bunch of music to Prof. J. Henry Lewis, and he fielded his rhetorical spheres with skill and dispatch. His peroration, closing the meeting, was an effective climax, and won the approval of everybody and Travis Glascoe. All things considered it was a great night for Fossett and the gifted young man may now prepare himself to be picked out by J. W. F. Smith as an orator in some school on Washington's next birthday. Genial Phil Waters, of Charleston, W. Va., is a great orator—a sort of a Clay, Dolliver and Beveridge "mixed and seasoned to suit the taste," as our high-priced chef would remark. But we have found that unlike most latter day orators he cannot only talk, but can work like a Trojan when an emergency arises. Phil is liked by young and old out there in his mountain recesses and in the political field "men may come and men may go," but like Tennyson's historic Brook, he "goes on forever," and a convention at which he does not appear as a delegate would be as dull as the play of Hamlet with the melancholy Dane "blue-pencilled." Phil is all right and business in these parts is practically suspended when he comes to town. But, we were talking about Mr. Waters as a patron of real work-not as a controller of governments or as a reservoir of superheated atmosphere. The story of his latest achievement is graphically told in the following "Marconi- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. gram," direct from Charleston-on-the- Kanawha: "Charter Clerk Phil. Waters, assisted by the handsome recording clerk, David Thompson, in the Secretary of State's office, worked like beavers on Friday, the last day of the month and by quitting time were able to hand over to Chief Clerk McRea duplicate copies of the report of charters issued for the month of February, prepared in comprehensive and very excellent form. The report shows the number of charters to have been issued during the month of February to be as follows: Domestic corporations, 38; foreign corporations, 40. This is a slight gain over that of the same month last year and is regarded as a remarkable showing for the month of February which is usually a dull month in that line of work. Clerks Waters and Thompson deserve credit for their promptness in this matter." The Man-on-the-Corner extends the "glad hand" to both of these gentlemen, and expresses the hope that the day will be far distant when the grand Commonwealth of West Virginia will think itself strong enough to wag along without their assistance. Justice E. M. Hewlett is getting along nicely out at his Anacostia office and has enough to do to keep him from becoming lonesome. We know he misses the active, panoramic life on "dogberry row," an appellation that has for years been tacked on the D street lawyer's emporium. Mr. Hewlett is an old hand at dealing out justice, and needed no preliminary practice to get himself into working "form." He served under the previous code under every president since Cleveland's first turn at the bat. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and has appeared in several great national cases before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Hewlett is a good reasoner and an orator of force and eloquence. He is known as one of the ablest lawyers in the land. He is popular with the ladies, despite the fact that he insists upon remaining a bachelor. Women who are fortunate enough to have husbands like to be praised by them. As long as a man thinks the choice of his youth is as pretty, fair and delightful as upon the sunny day he led her to the altar, the honeymoon cannot be said to be at an end. This leads up to a conversation I heard the other evening in the rathskeller of a leading avenue hostelry. Three well-known gentlemen, after settling all the existing national issues and giving President Roosevelt's policies a shove to the good, began talking about their respective wives—and ladies, would you believe it—they came dangerously near falling out over the question as to which had the best wife in the world—each stoutly maintaining to the last that his own dear girl at home was the very sweetest and best that ever happened—"Jack" Ryan preserved the peace by "ordering 'em up." Those ladies looked supremely happy when the incident leaked out and they forgave their spouses for having stayed in the rathskeller for two solid hours, and missing the dinner they had prepared. MORAL: If you want to "get by" at home, praise your wife, and let her hear of it through a third party. The devotees of the festive "growler" are a-growling. By order of the saloon keepers' association—or something or other that runs the liquor business—the aforesaid "growler" now refuses to growl for less than ten cents a clip. There was no profit, they say, in selling five cents worth in a bucket or can of the fluid which informed the people that Milwaukee was on the map. We indorse the action, for a quart is little enough to buy when a party is to be honored with a "treat," and more than that, fewer trips are necessary when a goodly quantity is brought in at the outset. If you have lived in a "growler" neighborhood and watched the long line of men, women and children navigating in a continuous stream all day toward some Irishman's corner barroom, you would be willing to insist that, if they must "chase the duck," they should be compelled to get hold of a sufficient quantity to hold them for a considerable while. The ten cent "growler" is at least an improvement upon the five cent "growler." We grant that from a discussion of schools and churches to a disquisition upon a liquor topic is a far cry, but we told you at the beginning that the Man-on-the-Corner is a versatile individual, and is apt to talk about everything and everybody, in season and out of season. Speaking of schools and education, we are reminded of the deep impression made upon the Man-on-the-Corner by Miss Marion P. Shadd, during a recent visit to the Lincoln School, where she is serving with so much credit as principal. We do not go to school often, and of course were not prepared to see children so orderly, bright-eyed, burning with internal fires of ambition and so obedient to authority, as our recollections of school life were chiefly made up by pictures of a stern-faced teacher, a big leather strap, unruly youngsters, out-of-date text-books, and a rickety outfit of desks that had been given to colored people to save them from the kindling wood pile. Miss Shadd is fond of children, and from the toot to the budding men and women, she controlled all by the gentle rod of love and tender sympathy. She permits them to romp strenuously at romping time, for these are "real children" and she does not believe in forcing old heads upon young shoulders too soon, but when the bell taps, and the sprightly music from the piano suggests a march to the rooms, her presence and glance of warning are sufficient to bring perfect order out of chaos. Miss Shadd's competence as a cultivator of the youthful mind greatly enhanced our race pride while there, just as her charming social graces have captivated us when enjoying the hospitalities so cordially dispensed at her beautiful home in Fourteenth street. This will certainly set Lincoln's erudite principal to guessing the identity of THE MAN-ON-THE-CORNER. Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Grant, mother of Prof B F Alan late of Lincoln Institute J fferson City Mo. but now a member of the faculty of the Georgia State Industrial College, College Ga. died on the 7th of last month at her home n Savannah, Ga. She was born in that city and was a member of the A. M E Church, was ad vted mother and a consistent Christian and a highly honored and respected citizen. Missouri papers please copy. Twenty-second Anniversary The William Andrew Freeman Lodge No 2099 G U O of O F, celebrated its twenoy-second anniversary by giving a banquet and reception at its hall on M street northwest Monday evening of last week. The members were assisted by the ladies of Queen Victoria House hold of Ruth, No. 1711. Music was furnished by the Monumental Orchestra, and dancing was indulged in until the early morning hours. BENNETT B.SLADE&CO. Merchant Tailors. 1202 E Street and 6th and Mo. N W Have their staff follows: B. B Slade, designer and cutter, J S Rawlings. manager 6th and Mo Ave. branch Miss C E. Adams, bookkeeper. R J. Webb, cashier and assistant manager, St. George Smith, pants maker, E street, Miss E M. Cox, assistant, Juan Alonzo J. W. O. Kelly, Solomon Winestein coat makers and general workmen. We have a full line of spring styles of the latest designs at both establishments. "We fit the hard to fit." Give US a CALL, Tel. Main 1486 3 RIPANS Wanted—a case of bad health that R'IP'A'N Swill not benefit. One gives relief. 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 a thousand testimonials will be mailed to any ad dress for five cents, forwarded to the Ripan Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York 55 WHEN LEARNING LEARN THE BEST Dress Making School. MRS, L. R. Clark. principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, at No.1439 W Street Northwest Washington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this valuable trade to go to her school. She is a fine teacher and a credit to her race. He ```markdown ``` terms are reasonable, and all her scholars who have graduated from her school are making a success as dress makers She has the only school of its kind in the city. The improved French drafting machine is the most wonderful achievement of Mathmatical skill for cutting ladies' and children's garments. It is not difficult to learn, as it does not require any complicated figuring Special lessons given in the Art of Ladies' Tailoring, also in blending colors. Young men are taught Ladies' Tailoring at this school 'lass for young men from 2.30 to 5.30 p m Thursday 9.30 to 1.30 a m Saturdays. For information call at the school: MRS. L R CLARKE, Principal 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 Building, Cor. 0th and F Sts Washington. D. C DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfecc on Tailor System Mme J A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest. 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. Wanted Rooms If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED STENOGRAPHER A first class stenographer and typewriter. One versed in book keeping and writes a good long hand. preferred. Address with reference. stating experience. H, J. Green, Box 116, Charlotte. N.C. IMPORTANT LETTER TO THE EDITOR. Dear Editor: If there are any persons among your readers who are making less than $200.00 per month the will please address. DEPT. 2 SCOTT REMEDY CO. Louisville, Ky COTTAGES FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, new y, painted and papered all the latest improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J-Harry Hughes.ape MAY, N.J. ORA E. DORSEY and Christine Dorsey, Type writing, Copying and Stenographi work sat isfactorily performed at reasonable rates by the Misses Dorsey, now 946 E St., S. W., formerly of the Le Droit Building, where they will be pleased to see their patrons and friends. Phone, Main 2418-4 LADIES NEEDING CONFI DENTIAL TREAT MENT, safe and sure relief in all female NEEDING CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT, safe and sure relief in all female troubles, constipation, irregularities, &c. A gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from University of Munich, Bavaria Separate rooms for Ladies before and during confinement Infants adopted. Strictly private MRS DR RENNER, Office Hours, 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. 402 Sixth Street, northwest, Washington, D. C. W. H. FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 152. THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG Be'o w we reproduce a few of many letters received by The Colored American, praising the good points of the paper, and accompanying laudation by what is still more encouraging and necessary—the cash. It is not our intention to "plait our own hair," so to speak, but we wish to let the possimist and prophet of evil see that the intelligent and race loving element of our race is standing by us with their means, and that there are among us plenty people who can find merit in a Negro journal. The critics and growlers find fault with the really honest and straightforward race paper, but never help to make it better and stronger, as they could do if they possessed proper pride and public spirit. They need an occasional lesson in practical business methods and moral standards such as these letters teach. The aid here indicated should offer a silent but stinging rebuke to the chronic kicker and unbeliever in the Negro's capacity for enterprise. It may not be known, but it is a fact that these communications come from ministers, teachers, lawyers, doctors, and laborers—all classes feel that they have a spokesman in The Colored American, and realize that they have a mission to perform in lending a helping hand toward keeping it in existence. Particular attention is called to the wide area covered by these letters, showing that The Colored American travels through every section, and that its influence reaches the "four corners of the earth. Read carefully what our constituents say of us and find a worthy example for your guidance: --- A PRACTICAL RACE MAN. Editor Colored American:—Enclosed is check for $5 00 (five dollars) for the renewal of my subscription to your valuable paper. I can't get along without it G. W. H. Hinton, W. Va. WANTS TO READ EVERY ISSUE. Editor Colored American:—Your note at hand. Please find enclosed post office order for the amount for one year's subscription for the paper. I will expect it each week. Very respectfully, Fors Slocum, N. Y. ALICE J. GLAD TO HEAR FROM HIM. Editor Colored American:—I send herewith check for the sum of two dollars as per bill rendered to our excellent "American." Kindly send receipt and oblige yours with sentiments of exalted consideration. E. E. S. Fayetteville, N. C. READS NEW AND OLD NUMBERS Editor Colored American:—Find Post Office money order for $1.10 payment for 6 month's subscription to The American. Please send me back numbers of the issues noted elsewhere. Yours very truly, Bluefield, W. Va. T. H. H. A VOLUNTEER AGENT. Editor Colored American:—Yours to hand. In reply will state that a few days previous to the arrival of your letter I had sent you a money order to the value of six dollars for subscriptions of myself and others. I will forward the $1 10 in a few days along with the balance of money due. I will for- THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. ward you an article to be published upon the courage and valor of the rebellion to the present day. I remain yours truly. T. K., Troop D 9th Cav. Nueva Coceres, P. I. THE REAL WAY TO HELP. Editor Colored American:—I enclose herewith two dollars to pay for one year's subscription to The Colored American. beginning with this week's issue. Respectfully, Rev. Chas. R. U. Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. SETTLES UP IN FULL. Editor The Colored American:—I hasten to adjust your claim against me, My indebtedness I find to be $2 50. Enclosed find amount of same. Thanking you kindly for all past favors, I remain, J. H G. Saginaw, Mich. EVERY LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE IT. Editor Colored American: Herewith find $1.50 for The Colored American for our library. Let the paper come on. I am sorry you saw fit to stop sending the American. I do not see how we can be without it in our library. Yours very truly, Tuscumbia, Ala. G. W. T. BACKS HIS HOPE WITH CASH Editor Colored American:—Find enclosed check for subscription, two dollars. I enjoy reading your valuable paper and only hope you may be more successful in future than in past with your subscribers. Respectfully yours, Tryone, Pa. G. W. B. HE IS NOW 'BISHOP SMITH." Editor Colored American:—This will acknowledge the receipt of your polite favor of the 5th inst. I have been a good friend of the colored press for many years in a substantial way. We have expended more than $80 since March 1, 1899, in the way of subscriptions, etc. My skies are bright and brightening. My friends are many and determined, Am well satisfied with present prospects. Anything that you may do for me will be appreciated and reciprocated. Very truly. (Rev) C. S. Smith. Nashville, Tenn., Mar. 7, 1900 VALUES THE AMERICAN HIGHLY. Editor Colored American:—Enclosed please find order for two dollars, for which kindly renew my subscription for one year, and also enter Mr. E. H. W, for one year. I am very glad to assist you as well as myself in being able to procure The Colored American for this ridiculously low sum (the dollar rate) because I feel, and have always felt, that your paper was well worth the regular rate, I. however, feel some what relieved having procured you a subscriber, realizing that this is the method you have adopted to give the American a wider circulation. I will be glad to procure you a dozen more. Very truly yours. Editor The Colored American:—Will you please oblige me by finding out whether my friend Joseph Williams, is living or dead. The last time I heard from him he was living at 1004 23rd street, Washington, D. C., and the last time I was over to see him, four years ago, his mother was keeping a boarding house on Pennsylvania ave. Another young man, Richard Coles, wrote him several letters but no reply has been received. We would like to hear from him. Will you please try to find his address? Thanking you in advance for any notice you can make, I am Very truly yours; Charles T. Stewart, 109 N. Carlton st., Baltimore, Md. CLEVELAND'S BOLD BAD MAN AGAIN. Friend Cooper: -Have just finished reading your roast of the author of an indifferent musical composition entitled "Be True Bright Eyes," which, a number of years ago was highly endorsed by The Cleveland Gazette, and the sale of which was confined to The Gazette's office. You did a nice, clean job. Sort of run the knife in and then kept turning it around in a sort of tantalizing manner. You opened the entertainment with a certain raiser that was received with great applause, and presume Fortune will now do a stunt, as the closing act, that will make "Bright Eyes" look like orbs that have been decorated with a few Sullivanic blows. Very truly yours. R.W.1. Columbus, Ohic. ISN'T THIS A SPLENDID EXAMPLE? Editor Colored American:—Acting on your very kind suggestion of some weeks ago, I herewith enclose you a recent photo, together with a write-up of probably a year ago clipped from the "Enterprise." While the white press has treated me with ultra kindness, I have never had the extreme pleasure and high distinction of being "written up" in a national journal of the very highest standing published in the interest of the Negroes. I, therefore, feel flattered, and I assure you, Mr. Cooper, that I shall never forget you. A "write up" of your characteristic kind, I know will highly please my many friends throughout the country (for I have gotten around considerably) my family and my self, and shall be immediately followed by a check and not a small order for copies. Fraternally. Pittsburg, Pa. W. H. S. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mrs. Jane Thompson, who died two years ago, February 26, 1900 God gives us love. Something to love He gives us; but when love is grown To ripeness, that on which it throve Falls off, and love is left alone. Sleep sweetly, tender heart, in peace. Sleep, holy spirit, blessed soul, While the stars burn, the moons increase And the great ages onward roll. Sleep till the end, true soul and sweet! Nothing comes to thee new or strange Sleep full of rest from head to feet: Lie still, dry dust, secure of change. --Tennyson. R W. THOMPSON. Twenty-second Anniversary The William Andrew Freeman Lodge No 2099, G. U. O. of O F., celebrated its twenoy-second anniversary by giving a banquet and reception at its hall on M street northwest Monday evening of last week. The members were assisted by the ladies of Queen Victoria Household of Ruth, No. 1711. Music was furnished by the Monumental Orchestra, and dancing was indulged ju until the early morning hours. FINANCIAL. HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want, We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, E.c., without removal. Loans to salaried employes Without endorsement. 602 F Street, N. W Corner 6th St. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which ages the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. F front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. Nation 1 Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays! terest on deposits. Rents Safesi sides Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, &c. DO YOU NEED If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610—F Street—610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000 Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, HenryE. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford, Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5,00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. ADAMS HOUSE. 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. DIGGS, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lun cheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 63 James St. Telephone 1840 D. --- and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS HORNES . : f Sota P 2 x 2 fe de aay Pee : “2 2 ¥ a. - — Paes ase ae ‘<p. aioe ‘ pee: ag Ber ho wi R <iq a oh . | <a ey ae Foes, : ) ; MR. W. C. PAYNE, OUR NEW POSSESSIONS, _ Will They Benefit G4e American Workingman?—Insular_ Terri- tory Offersa Chance for Negro Capita!-The Danish West In- dies. The acquisition of Hawaii, Porto Rico, the Philippines and Danish West ladies by the government of the United Siates, is a eubject full of gen- ulne interest to the American peuple, as well as to those whom we are acquir- ing. This su! jact cannot be th orough)y discu'séd from manuscript, or througo the columns of the newspaper, fcr its many phases would make volumes of interesting reading matter, which al: concerned should read. Bat there are some things that can be truthfally said a concise menaer, which are extremely pertinent at this time, touching upou the benefits hoped for in these p ‘litical evvlations. Surely the American people will not be surprised when I say ecarcely five oftoem 1a a million willj be benefited by our acquiring these insular posses sions, aud uo expausion of human im- aginations will bring a thoughtfal mind to believe otherwise. The peoples of these various islands will be greatly beaefited; 1ndsed will they be ex treme- ly blessed fiaancially wheo we shall have taken them under our flag. We wil firat note tbat theee i lands becom faz oussin their unmatured state, opers up anew field for our rich men to in- vest their capital in, but itdoes not open a new field for our American working men to toil in, and earn their bread by the sweat of their brow, All of these islands sre in the tropics, iish in fertility, minerals and commerce iu general, end last but not least, we find them to bs te2ming with millions of men and women, seeking employ. ment in the various walks of life in their ows country. R:gardless of wha has been esid to the contrary, it is ap: parent that these peoples are sufficient ly intelligeat and industrious to per: form the duties of citizenship, and toi! whenever work is open unto them, When our flag shall have been hoist ed peacefully over the Philippines thousands of plantations, growing rice cotton, sugar and tobacco will spring up emyloyirg thousands of the nativ population to work them; mines wil be operated, railroads constructed ant factories built in the midst of wha is now wild jangles, but the America: yorkmen will neither see nor feel th THE COLORED AMERICAN WASEINGTON, D. C. im mediate resuites of all this Ousy DUS- tle, and not until the reaction sets in will he see snd feel it to his mcst pro- found regret and sorrow’ For my part I do not envy these islanders. I ebhai be glad to see our gold pouring into their land, their products coming into our markets free of duty, andI sha.! be delighted to ca!l them brethrea. In fact, a United Republic of all men and nations is not an impossibility. The tendency of Christianity is toward that end; the signs of the times point to it, and America appears to be the agency to the purpose of Chrisi’s prophecy ‘ When the Kingdoms of men shai! be- come the Kingdom of God,” We are abou’ to acquire the Danish Islands, Sc. Thomas, Sante Cruz, ano st. John, I hope we may, for these iclands are a beautiful couniry (espec- iaily St. Thomas,) well adapted for tne growing of sugar cane, cotton, tobaccu aud tropical fruits, Pijantations of the above character bave been at one time, undertaken there, Lut owing to the ab- ssnce of nearby markets for their prod: ucts, the men*gers of them were com: pelted to sbaadon their worthy under- taking and vow there a’e miles of idl laud, rich virgin soil, at the refusal’ o the American capitalist. Whiie mak ing a short stay at St. Thomas I ob served studious'y the existing condi tions there, and I noticed that there were many industrious people whc wanted work and lotsa of work tha wauted money to stir it up, but I dia not see where they needed the Ameri can wo"Kman, or so very much of tha which he produces in his own country, herefore, we can readily see that the benefits to be ex pected as the results of our buying these irlands, a-eoverwhelm iog'y in favor of the islanders. The above being tius, we may w ll stop to ask why the Filipinos continue to! resist our autuority wi'b such tenacious pers'stency: and why the plebeian zen | timent of Danish West Indies is op | pose? to thedeal which 18 t transfer them from Danishto American control? What hidden secret stands in our way when we would off r our fiig, our money and our libeal institations to people wo are less fortunate than we (whice) Americans, which makes our generosity so unacceptable to them? We have argued that these people would b fiuancially blessed, but there is another side of this question which we have not yet touched upon, Porsi bly the secret may revealed in oar con eiusion When the Quakers left their fatherland end started out across the perilous ocean, and the Pilgrims land- ed upon that famous “rock,” midat oe ice aad blustery winter; they were pot in search of gold, but were looking for a home where men wopjd KKK KKK KK KK KK KK KKK LS LLL KK EEE EE SS: Bright BOYS (yittlis yj anted Sell The Colored American Big Pay for Little Work. Taz CoLorip 4 MERICAN has had so many sppplication from beys and girls throughvut the country to cell it by the week, as well as by subscription fur the yeer, we have decided to establish wide awake yung agents in €very town in the country, wherever the demand warrants it. - We want an Active worker Hundred cf smart boys ard girls in every locality have several hours’ spa-e time each week, which they cou'd use to good advan- tage and easily earn their pocket money. Read Our Plans. We want just such ones to work for us alittle while every week selling THE COLORED 1MERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the old, rehable. original aud best race paper published—full of réli- able news, illustrations jand authoritative o: inion on race topics. No Possible Risk. Our your g Agents take no possible risk, We senda bundle of papers every week, and they +ell them Jike hot cakes at 5 cents each, Every one wants 1HE (oLORED AMERICAN a8 s00n as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. If the local pastor or #ny res, onsible party will send us the name of a smart boy rgirl to sell Ime COLORED AMERICAN every weck in his town. we will put an extra copy in the agent’s bundle each week, to be d livered free to the party sppointing the agent 89 long as the agent s-lls }HE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the nams of a smart girl or b y at once. Have them fill out this coupon and sen‘ it at once : | paces pe ne ce Sas Sagie Pei cas hash afte cepa ane aera I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and * to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday ‘after each package is ; received, and remit 3 cents for each cOpy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and | return ail unsold copies Nee .0 oie. ceeeseees conecenee cnsennce secnee sve soneeaone seeseeeee Address ......... sessceees oo sennee sevcecees eosssenee suseeooes DOW isccescsscon semaine ae : State ......... scsrccee- soveceees csssevees soseooees : How many first week... 000 so cesses : Appointed by .-.....--seececeee ceeseeees eeneeanes cestenese seseeenes - ‘The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. Washington, D.C. CK KKK SKK SK SK KS KK KL KKK KKK LL LL 2 be «qual before the law of the land, and where tyrn ny would be an eternal shame. When Washington ited bis in‘ volnerable army from Valley Forge in 1777, he was not in quest of gold, but, he went out to establish a ‘‘land of the tr.eand a home for the brave.’”? I: has been the tendency of man at every peri- ed of his history, to stubbornly contest all invas‘ons of his domestic customs, and detend his manhood righte with bis! fe’s blood ifn 6ssary, and it would be an unworthy nation that would sac: r fice these prfnciples for the consider’ ation of wealth I very greatly appre: ciate these people's sert'ment when I know it to be based upon facts which the Americans can not impesoh, If they must choose between gold and liberal Jaws which protect the bum: blest citizen in all walks of life, laws which forbid race proscription, but make men equal b:fore; it, they would prefer the povetry of their native land, @#ith thesatisfactiono making just and equiteahie laws themselves, and enforce: ing them in an impartial menner. to America’s, accompanied with ‘‘jim- crowism.”’ lynching sud all manner of race prejudices which are prevslent in the United S:ates. The Danish Island- ers are, for the most part, ef the Afri- can race, and there among them is a good place for colored men of means, if theiy soil is to yield ite millions of wealth under American contro). There is lhe place for our colored financiers to center. These people are justly afraid ofthat human monster known as Anglo- Saxon race prejudice, which invariably follows the average white man where: ever he goes among people of a darker ‘hue. But, some day these prejudices will be no more. Then we nail all be happy, W. C. Payng, wu 8B. Naval Observatory, THECOLOREDAMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. 8 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publ ishing Company. 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 guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere, Send or instructions. ADVERTISING 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. 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1902. FAIR PLAY. We do not wish to eternally sing the same old song, but lessons in journalistic ethics are what quite a number of our brethren of the press need each week. They need to learn consistency. A few hew to the line and practice what they preach, about race unity, necessity for co-operation and higher stand rds of life—but the majority offend so grievously that that their rankness smells to heaven. Take a Philadelphia exchange for instance. It could be made a bright paper by a judicious use of the blue pencil and the insertion of readable and beneficial matter. It is owned by a person who appeals at every turn for public support for his paper as the organ of a society and a business corporation—although it is to be regretted that one is dead and the other is said to be dying. Yet, he never loses an opportunity to bark at the heels of successful business men of the race or to nag at br ther journalists who have been fortunate enough to win favor by up-to-date methods. He wages relentless war against leading educators who are indorsed by the best thought of the country, and against officials who are performing their duties with ability and to the satisfaction of the President of the United States. If these papers ask for racial support, why don't they be consistent and themselves set an example in fair dealing, generosity of judgment and mutual helpfulness? Disturbers cannot expect support from people of sense and decency. "He who asks equity must first do equity." The Census office comes very near being a "colorless" affair. THE NEGRO AND THE CENSUS. The bill for a permanent census has passed both Houses of Congress and will be signed by the President. We were among the first to point out the benefits that would accrue from a continuous tabulation of statistics by a trained force; but we are are frank to confess a feeling of disappointment that Director Merrism found it necessary to almost wipe out the Negro representation in the office before classification could be had. It is especially regretted, when, as all must admit the Negro quota was never as large at first as we had a right to expect. The Colored American is not enthusiastic over the permanent census law under the circumstances. Even as it stands, no protection is guaranteed against the dismissal of every Negro clerk before transfers can be arranged. We have a right to expect more liberal treatment in this important bureau. Burning the midnight oil has long been regarded as an essential to success—but no one enjoys an achievement around which the odor of the oil is too apparent. Work well, but work easily. THE PRESIDENT AND SOUTH CAROLINA. The President does well to ignore the bray of the lieutenant governor of South Carolina. The insult offered by the junior Tillman deservesly falls flat Only a gentleman can insult Mr. Roosevelt. The President should go on to Charleston whenever he can find the time, and pay no attention whatever to the whimpers of the fringe of society that has long ago been discredited and turned down by the progressive and aristocratic spirit of the state. The gallant Col. Jenkins to whom Mr. Roosevelt was to have presented the sword, has correctly taken the view that he cannot accept it from any hand, after the attempted affront of withdrawing the invitation originally extended to the President. Mr Roosevelt can go to South Carolina with perfect propriety, and we are sure that the whole-souled hospitality of the good people there will be dealt out to him in royal style. Teach mutual helpfulness as our only salvation. THE QUESTIONS AT ISSUE The congressional committee to investigate southern election meth ds should not forget that no purely racial, sectional or party question is involved. The gist of the whole matter is: Shall the northern voter be a more fraction of a man. Shall states be permitted to disfranchise large blocks of citizens, and suffer no loss of representation in the law making body of the land. Shall unequal conditions exist in the suffrage power, based upon the prejudices of individuals. A national principle is bound up in these issues, and the agitation should not be permitted to rest. Pigeon-holing the Crumpacker bill will not satisfy the courageous people of the country. White illiteracy is doing the South more harm than Negro criminality Rev. D. P. Roberts, of St. Louis, is said to be Missouri's candidate for commissioner general of the Negro exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The Doctor is a worthy man, but his St. Louis friends ought to understand that the way to win is not to base their argument upon the narrow advantage of local residence. If a man is the very best man, it is of small importance whether he hails from Kamchatka or New Zealand. A habitat in Missouri is not necessarily a sine qua non of extraordinary fitness for handling a department in a fair, covering the entire universe. The St. Louis dis play is not "a little local affair." So let us argue on broad lines for our choice for Commissioner general. The Negro should by all means be granted a judicial appointment in the Philippines No, Editor Manning, there was no collusion between The New York Age and The Colored American in the simultaneous denunciation of The World's attack on Mrs Helen Douglass' Indianapolis letter. We were both satisfied with Mrs. Douglass' utterances and felt the common impulse that springs eternal in chivalric breasts when a good woman is unjustly assailed. A coincidence, merely, but indicative of the best general sentiment. As a matter of fact, the writer of the American editorial was instrumental in having the famous letter written and is pleased to have aided the Indianapolis Douglass School in securing such an appreciated tribute for its archives. It looks like the Nicarauga canal or no canal. It is noticeable that colored so'diers readily win the confide ce of the natives in our insular possessions. Thanks to Mr. Roosevelt's courage and quick thought, Prince Henry was spared the humiliation of dining with any improver person. The Maxton Blade pathetically wails "Where are our Leaders?" Just come to Washington, brother, and you will have to elbow your way to get by them. And now they are after Senator McComas, of Maryland. The Senator is charged with showing decided symptoms lily-whi ism" This dread disease seems to be spreading. At Raleigh, North Carolina the people have dubbed Josephus Daniels' paper "The News and Disturber" They have time to be "real witty" in the Old North State When was Barnett of The Conservator made the spokesman of the colored press? He is constantly telling what the colored press thinks of so and so. "How we apples do swim." The Tillman-McLaurin episode gave the South Carolina fire-eater a chance to find out how he stood at the White House. The 'no admittance" card will doubtless remain on the dining room door for Tillman's benefit. The case of Tillman vs. Tillman is now a closed incident, but it was warm while it lasted. The senior senator from South Carolina proved to be the strongest witness against himself. The country knows now him for what he is. The Negro is always always "on deck " Two of them saved the life of Assistant Secretary of State Pierce on the day of Prince Henry's visit by stopping the runaway spirited horses of which the coachman had lost control. The third annual meeting of the National Negro Business League will be held at Richmond. Va, next August. It will be the biggest and best of the series. Every state should be liberally represented, and the delegates should come for business, and nothing but business. Quibblers and "point- ```markdown ``` of-order" raisers are a detriment of the work of serious minded men, and are not wanted at this convention. Watch The Colored American for news. Get your organizations together on a permanent basis, and send us word as to your condition and work. Boston has started well. It looks as if North Carolina may, after all, snatch a Negro Congressman out of the political fire. In Cheatham, Shepard, Hannon. Smith, Johnson and others, there is fine congressional timber, and none of the material is "raw." The University of Nebraska draws no color line. Now that the "yellow journals" have been unable to sustain their sensational report of a "kick" against the "Wizard of Tuskegee" as commencement orator, the next fake is about due. Letters to The Colored American from Cuba, Hayti, Bermuda, Porto Rico, Africa, the Philippines and Hawaii indicate the universal circulation that push, enterprise and literary excellence have given us. Should not native Americans find in this widespread appreciation an encouraging lesson? Governor Aycock's liberal sentiments upon the question of Negro education and industrial opportunities are winning him much favor among the thoughtful colored people of North Carolina. When we need friends it is well to ignore party labels where it can be done without sacrificing a principle. No doubt Eduor Russell, of the Maxton Blade meant well and wished to show sympathy with a good idea when he reproduced an editorial headed Only Clean Men for Office." Forgetting to wipe the dust from him spectacl s, however, he incorrectly credited the said editorial to the Washington Bee instead of The Colored American. Tinkering with the tariff is a ticklish business, but high tariff on some articles smacks of extortion. There should nevertheless, be a sensible modification of rates here and there, in a way not to materially disturb values or wages. The big manufacturers ought to be generous enough to stand a slight reduction in profits without forcing the laborer to make it good. Bridal Couple Honored. An elaborate reception was given last Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson, 421 L street northwest, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Madison Jones, of Lynchburg, Va. a bridal couple who are in the city for a short season enjoying their honeymoon. Many well known ladies and gentlemen were present, and extended genuine Washington hospitality to the guests of the evening. A dainty luncheon was served. The reception was conceived and happily conducted by Mesdames Reese and Wilson and Misses Williams, Butler, Payne and Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are temporarily located at 1143 15th street, northwest. At Atlantic City. The Fitzgerald Brothers announce the opening of their Auditorium Cafe at Atlantic City next Wednesday March the twelfth An all day reception will be held, and Prof. Hawkin's Orchestra will discourse music for the occasion. HK COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. ‘Who _Use GS z= D> ‘Peruna. 4 ss ESS a aie A dir ¥ ~ eae ae wo (ST aS 1) Sie oS Keo > gear, SS ae ae AS S . et: ey ¢ oa o = bg ee aS z i ae eo ww nae & 3 J ee Se eo RT ASERS Sis Sa by £ Zp ANE APE : ae mca} @. 4 Ne AR ot ie ae : ae £ oe”, y pay MAY BE JUDGE JONES. AMississippi Editor Ur, Lead: ing Barrister fore Souuaied A pointment in Ow es — r Insular Pos- Editor Colored American: The col- ored people of the country look fo some recognition in the matter of an appointment ot judicial cfficers in ou new possessions, especially in the Phil- jppives as that country is peopled by colored inbabitants principally. In thus looking at the question would it not be wiee for the whol: country to get behindsome msn whc hss made & record as a lawyer, that hie own ability in the legal sphere w'll ald in the consideration of his case? J think it would be wise to throw person- a] favoritism to the winds in this mat ter, and seek the man who best filis the pill, It she u'd not be a question as tc how able one may be in his profession, bat, who bes made the record? We went aman who has had the broadest experience in the courts of lart resort, and who has demonstrated that degree of ability as to command a respectful con:ideration from the appoimting pow- ers on the score of his acknowledged record. Hon- Cornelius J. Jones, of Greenvil’e, Mise., is a man who ha tought the pattles of the race in the courts Ingo abls & manner that he har msde a national reputation ae a grest lawyer, and today stands fvremost ip the estimation of bis local bar, as well as before the Supreme Court of United Statee He bas managed two contests before the House of Representatives, filed briefs 'n poth the judicial and leg islative brapcbes ot the country and besides, he has the qualities needed in ajudge Mr. Jones is unassuming in his manners, deliberate in his counse!, pa- tient in deliberations, and firm in bis corvictions. This is not Mississippi’: fight, buts fight for the race through a representative man. for a representative position. It is not the peracual popu- larity of s man iD that sort of a position, that coun's for the most, but his stern characteristics which speak out for the demands of tbe hour. Mr Jones is 8 saccesstul lawye?s whore practice is confined to the circutt and supreme courts of his state and whose abil ty ac a lawyer reaches the country over. Let the couutry get behind Mr. Jones snd presa him for the place as 8 reognition of bis legal talent, avd aside from any narrow sentimental reasons Let the country speak out on this matter. Mr. Jones has his application on file before the department of justice, it having been referred there by the President be- ‘ore his leave for the southwest. Cc. B. WILLIAMS, Editor of Beulah Avalanche. ais eae The S. Coleridge Tayior Choral Society. The concert, “The Songs of the Na- tions” drew out a very enthusiastic audience to the Berean Baptist church Friday evening. The program was ar- tanged by the Finance Committee of the Coleridge Taylor Choral Society, of which Mra. A. F. Bilyer ie cba'r- man and was for the benefit of the ex- pense fund of the large chorus of two hundred volces now rebearsing ‘‘Hia- watha,” to be rendered In one of the large theatersin May next. The Aeolian Banjo and Mandohn Club of which Dr. W. P. Napper is manager bad another evidence of its great popularity and ef- ficiency as a musical organization Their renditionof ‘La Susanna,” and “The Senegambian Patrol,” each tought forth, well mented encores, HISS J. WILSON GAIRE. Miss Janet Wilson Gaire, President the Ono Musical Club, Kansas City, Mo., also Treasurer The Dream Lode Mining Co., No.224, New York Life Insurance Co. building, Kansas City, Mo., writes: The Peruna Medicine Co.,Columbus,0.: Gentlemen—“For the pastfew years I have tried several kinds of medicines when I was feeling badly, but I am free to admit that I never found anything to equal Peruns. «Last fall I contracted a severe cold which seemed to settle in my joints aad made me very uncomfortable for a couple of weeks, until / tried Peruna. Before a week was passed the soreness was gone and before I had used two bottles I was completely restored.”’ Yours very truly, J. Wilson Gaire. — Everywhere the people, « for all forms of catarrhal c NE ig) aed OR ae ee Mr. Coleridge Taylor’s “Gypsy Dance’ by Mr. Clarence C. White. afforded that wonderful young violinist, (M ss Beatriee Warrick playing the difficul: accompaniment) another ofp rtunity to show his versatility and power. Other festures were some native African songs by Mr. John Sabo, a native African prince, now being edu- cated at Howard University; the sing- ing of the Spanish hymn Dy Miss Ross Childs, daughter of Dr. Childs, who surprised the audience by her rich me lodious voice and Dr Samuel Ward’: rendition of that magnificent martial song ‘‘The Marseillaise,”” -born in the threes of the French Revolution. “*The Red, White and Blue” was surg by four young ladies in costume, Misses Lawson, Costin, Hunt and McKenney, the national song of Holland, Miss Ella Albert; Germany, Masters Lawson, Winters, Fair and Jackson; Scotch, Dr J. E, Kattley; Brazilian, Miss Alice Nelson and Italian, Miss Edith Costin. The entire aud‘ence led by Mrs. Hilyer joined in singmg our national song, “‘The Star Spangled Banner.”’ In Oe Social Whirl. Thursday evening of last week at the residence of Misses Smith and Plum- mer 319 G street, s. w. ware gathered many of their frieads at a reception which eclipsed all pa:t ones in splendor, amusement and attendance, A full MISS IDA HARNED. Conspicuous among women who have attained success in the business world is Miss Ida Harned, a clever insurance writer. A recent letter from Miss Harned to The Peruna Medicine Co., of Columbus, O., reads as follows : Curcaao, Inx., 607 CHAMPLAIN Enea The Peruna Medicine Co.,Columbus, O.: Gentilemen---‘‘As a tonic I find your Peruna an excellent medicine to build up and restore the nervous system. My work is out doors ana traveling to @ great extent, and during inclement weather I especially value it as a pre- ventative against colds, and as a ca- tarrhal treatment it is unexcelled. It is with much pleasure I give Peruna my hearty endorsement.”’ Yours truly, Ida Harned. orchestra under the leadership of Prof. Leroy Jackson eo mingled its wal’zrer and Sonsa two steps with euch p>pular selections as ‘The Hon y Suckle ad the Bee” “My Castle on the Rv Nile”’ etc that the euchre and whist tables were sorely neglected. The elab- orate display of flora was so varied and barmonions as to make one with only slight imsginative genius believe he were in fa'ry 1 nd. and the ladies in their attractiveness might have easily been mistaken for fairies, Their gifte bestowed, while not so enduring as were those of the fairies of old, were none the l-ss to be treasured in one’s memory as fond recollections of a memorable night of pleasure Leaving fairy-land and coming to that essential, the supper table, it only needs be men- tioned that a!l one’s palate might wisb tobe tickled by was there in abun- dance. Oyster cocktails, Russian caviar green turtle, salmon sauterns, salted almonds, quee olives, vhicken en cas serole, perrier jouet, sweet breads, punch royale, neap»litan cream, maca- roons, coffee Among those presen! were: Mieses Marion Gillem. Bane, Ida Scott, Daisy Mimor, Goldiua Minor, Ethel McKenpvy, Mayme Ros, Alice Thomas, Lillian Burke, E B Russell, Mayme Jackson, Eva Proctor, Lelia Shepherd and Annie West, Mrs. Kate Underhill, Blseosche Taylor, B<rtha Porter and Jennie Brown. Messrs. Robert Smith, Coarles Smith, Wash 3 MISS BARBARA ALBERTY. Barbara Alberty, corner Seventh ana Walnut streets, Appleton, Wis., writes as follows in regard to Peruna: “For years | have suffered with backe ache and severe pains in the side. I doctored so much that I became dis= couraged. “A school friend told me how very much Peruana had benefited her and I sent out for a bottle, which did more to relieve me than all the other medicine I had ever taken. «‘] used it faithfully for two weeks and it completely cured me. I have ynot had any pains since, anywhere, but feel like a new woman. I am truly thankful for what Peruna has done for me.*’ Yours very truly, @ Barbara Alberty. aising Peruna as a remedy wtarrh book, Address Dr a. Brooks, James § Smalley,; Randolph Dabney, Oharles Matthews, A. Oar- penter, Wm. Isabel, James Ferguson, Charl:s Ferguson, Wm. Baltimore, Wm. Wells, L. Stewart, Harry Col- Joseph Lewis, J, Strand and A. ah McKenney. The Metropolitan Store “The Negro in Business” has a cred- itable representative in the person of Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood. This enterprising gentleman has made em- ployment for himself by opening a store and news depot, called “The Netropolitan” at 1501 M street north- west, where a large and varied s:ock of stationery cigars, dailiesand month- ly magazines can be found always on hand. The leading colored journals are on sale there. Capt. Leatherwood s lis more copies of Tae C loittd American each week than any other depot 1n the city. People who go by 15h and M street would do well to drop in aod buy The Americen or some other p:per from this enterprising merchant. Bellmen’s Ball. The New Wiliard pellmen wil! give their first gra-d ball a d receptior, Tuesday, March lith, 1902 at Grand Army Hsl\, 1412 Pa. ave n. w. Vhe Monumental Orchestra will farniah the music Grand cake walk st 11 p m., Pnze $5 00 in gold to winner. Admis* sion 35 cents. From Sto3p m. Buffet service by an experienced caterer,