The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX NO. 50. A KENTUCKY GENIUS A KENTUCKY GENIUS STEPHEN BELL, TEACHER AND PUBLIC SERVANT A Master Mind Refutes The Charge That Negroes Have no Capacity for Original Thought - A Natural Leader and Organizer in Lodge and Politics "Give me a man that is not passion's slave and I will wear him in my heart's core, yea, in my heart of hearts, as I do thee. For thou hast been one who in suffering all, has suffered nothing; a man that fortune's buffets and rewards, hast taken with equal thanks. And blessed are those whose blood and judgment are so well commingled that they are not a pipe for fortune's finger to sound what stop she please." These thoughts occur to us when contemplating the promising life of Mr. Stephen Bell, upon whom all who know him, look with love and admiration. On October the 9th, 1868, in the metropolis of the State of Kentucky, the subject of our sketch first opened his eyes upon the light and glory of this world. Born of humble, honest, respectable and industrious parentage, Mr. Bell had to endure, through his scholastic period, the ordinary privations and sacrifices incident to "The slow rise of worth by poverty depressed;" but with unconquerable resolution, invincible will and unflagging courage, he fought his way, from comparative obscurity, over appalling obstacles, against overwhelming odds, to the serene heights of mental, moral and financial importance, that have made his name known, respected and praised throughout the length and breadth of his native State. In his early days at school, he was of quick mettle and gave unmistakable evidence of that mental acumen which in youth, ever foreshadows a splendid intellectual equipment which needs only years of maturity to enable it to blossom into a perfect flower. The writer of this article had occasion for many years to study Mr. Bell's character, his habits of thought and to ascertain something of their moods-operandi. Mr. Bell was analytical and positive in his mode of thought; he sought to know the why and wherefore of things. His mother had dowered him with imagination and the higher qualities of the soul beyond all her other children. His genius was distinctly mathematical. He had in a wonderful degree, the faculty of calculation. Many a time I have seen him dispose of a difficult proposition in algebra, geometry or trigonometry with the most astounding facility—almost by intuition, and apparently unconscious of the perplexities it offered to others. His original method of demonstrating the Pythagorean Theorem, and his unique mode of snowing the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle have challenged the admiration of scholars far and near. To my mind, the wonderful intellectual advancement of the Negro WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 29, 1902. JOYCE.ENG.CO. race, in the short period of freedom, has never been satisfactorily explained by the ordinary time honored hypothesis generally assumed; and when the true history of the development of human intellect shall have been written, it will be found that the sciences of algebra, astronomy, geometry, chemistry and theology had their origin among a black race of men, on the banks of the Nile, the Niger, the Tigris-Euphrates and on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This race had its dark ages and is now entering upon its renaissance. The mind of man, by lying fallow for centuries, gathers strength and out of this desire for knowledge, this thirst of the mind, this hunger of the soul, genius is necessarily born. In this way we can rationally account for the extraordinary intelligence of such men as Stephen Bell. We can see why they have such a broad, intellectual horizon and why above their heads such a mental sky. Upon Mr. Bell's graduation from the Central High School he at once entered upon the serious business of life. In 1887 he began teaching school and taught until 1890. In October, 1890, he went to Philadelphia, Pa., and opened a cafe at 1213 Lombard street. The mathematicians around the neighborhood of the Pennsylvania University interested him more than his business, and he sold it out and took a brief course in his favorite study. He then returned to his native city and resumed his duties as a teacher which he continued to discharge for ten years. In politics Mr. Bell is a Republican and has been active and powerful in the councils of the local organization. He founded the Young Men's Republican Club and took it to Canton in 1896. In that memorable campaign of education, Mr. Bell had the superintendence of the distribution of literature in this part of the political vineyard, and he saw to it that the humblest citizen, in the meanest cottage had opportunity to read and discuss the issues of that great monetary controversy. He was a delegate to the State convention that nominated Hon. [Continued on 9th Page.] PRICE, FIVE CENTS. G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT PLANS FOR RECEPTION OF COLORED VETERANS Mr Daniel Murray, a Leading Citizen, to Direct The Labors of a Section of The Committee on Public Comfort A Separation that is Not Discrimination Committees are being formed now to take charge of the many details connected with the coming encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. B. I. Warner, one of our most enterprising and public-spirited citizens, is chairman of the general committee, and Mr. Barry Bulkeley is secretary. The Negro visitors to this function in October will be numerous, and naturally the colored people of Washington are anxious to give the colored veterans and their friends a royal welcome to the nation's capital. The committee that as most to do with this phase of the entertainment is that on public comfort—and upon the Negro's relation to that committee, it is to be regretted that aitch has come. For a time it seemed that we would be ignored by the leaders in the encampment project, and it did have a strange aspect that the committees announced from day to day were minus Negro names. THE COLORED AMERICAN sent a letter to Mr. Warner calling attention to the unjust omission. The reply, however, that Mr. Daniel Murray and Prof. George William Cook had been selected on the general committee, and that plans were under way for a much larger representation, apparently served to mollify the people who were not satisfied previously. It will be remembered that during the arrangements for President McKinley's second inaugural, the interests of the colored citizens were looked after by a colored section of the public comfort committee, with Mr. Daniel Murray as chairman. The work of this gentleman and his associates was so capably performed that it is understood that Mr. M. I. Weller has again tendered Mr. Murray a similar position in connection with the encampment affair. It is set forth that thirty or forty first-class colored citizens are to be appointed on the public comfort committee, upon the recommendation of Mr. Murray, who, with him as chairman, will assume full charge of the matter of securing the list of available stopping places, direction of visitors and the disbursement of the appropriation for expenses. A second chapter comes, however, in the protest of the Colored Ministerial Union against the formation of a "separate" committee, describing the Weller proposition as a "jim crow annex." The delegation visiting Chairman Warner and Weller was headed by Revs. O. M. Waller, Sterling N. Brown, A. C. Garner and others. Their memorial Bolding and others. Their memorial [Continued on 16th page.] Leading Law Firms Fail to Save Client Only Because of Color Prejudice-General Gossip Atlanta, Ga., Special.—Rev. Dr. W. L. Jones, of Beulah Baptist church, and his good congregation, are arranging for a great celebration on Sunday next. The members are working like beavers to make the occasion a success. Rev. Dr. Jones, the pastor, is also writing a book, "From New York to the Holy Land. Dr. Jones is a very strong man. Mr. Harry L. Kemp, of New York, passed through the city last Sunday. He has just returned from a business trip from Cuba. While in the city he was the guest of Hon. H. A. Rucker. The revival at Friendship Baptist is pushing right along, and many souls are being brought to the Master. Most of the churches are arranging for Easter exercises. The Sunday school exercises at the Presbyterian and the Congregational churches will be among the finest held in the city on that day. Rev. Mr. Hodges, of Rome, Ga., has been called to a Presbyterian church in the State of Texas. He left for his new field last Monday morning. The Atlanta post office has a fine set of Afro-American carriers. Among the number are Smiley S. L. Smith, J. B. Greenwood, F. N. Landrum, E. W. Martin, J. K. Phillips. These young men have been in the office quite awhile and they are very popular. Hon. C. C. Wimbish is still on the anxious seat. Messrs. Pledger, Johnson and Malone made a hard fight in the United States Court here last week for their man. The jury was out twenty hours reaching a verdict. While the verdict was guilty these lawyers did everything in their power for their client. It was a clear case of prejudice that convicted Alexander Rev. Dr. A. R. Wilson and Major S. W. Easley, Jr., of the Presbyterian church, were elected last Sunday delegates to the Presbytery at Madison, Ga. The ladies also elected Mrs. Hawkins to represent the ladies at the Presbytery. Rev. Dr. H. H. Proctor, of the Congregational Church, spent last Sunday in Wilmington, N. C., ordaining young John Adams, an old Atlanta boy, as pastor of a Congregational Church in that city. One hundred and twenty-five copies of THE COLORED AMERICAN were sold here last week. Could have sold many more if they had been on hand. MUSICAL MATTERS. Our prominent church choirs are preparing for special music Easter Sunday. Flora Batson and S. Gerard Miller are singing in Georgia. The Azalian Mandolin and Guitar Club is winning deserved popularity. Rumor has it that Mr. R. W. Taompkins may be recalled to the directorship of St. Luke's P. E. choir. Mrs. Thaddenus Grymes Johnson, of 1716 5th street northwest, is an accomplished performer upon the Italian harp. London has been making much of S. Coleridge-Taylor, the colored composer, who has set Longfellow's "Blind Gul of Castle Cuille" to music in cantata form. Several additional singers are being brought into the admirable choir that Mr. Walter B Hayson has developed at Lincoln Temple Congregational church. The Orpheus Glee Club had a very good attendance at their first concert and reception at Odd Fellows Hall a few weeks ago and they will doubt be heard from again before the set on ends. Mr. Thecdore Drury, the noted baritone, announces a special performance of Gounod's Opera "Faust" (in English) at the Lexington Opera House. New York, on Monday evening, May 5th. The cast will be made up as fol- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. lows: Marguerite, Miss C. Marie Ro velto; Wephistopheles, Mr. R. Stromberg; Valentine, Mr George L. Ruffin; Martha, Miss B. Henly; Siebel, miss Mabel Koehler; Wagner, Mr. Maximillian Nevarro and Faust, Mr. Theodore Dury. The Hiawatha chorus now numbers over two hundred voices. Great pains will be taken by the committee to select only the best voices, so as to produce the most artistic rendition possible. Mr. H. T. Burleigh rendered a fine tenor solo as a feature of a luncheon tendered to Prince Henry by the University Club in New York. The Prince complimented Mr. Burleigh's musical talent. The choir of the First Baptist church, Georgetown, of which Mr. Jacob B. Walker is leader, will have a special Easter cantata Easter Monday evening. They will be assisted by prominent local talent. Mme. Lyons who was shot in Baltimore last week; was quite an accomplished organist. At one time when her husband was pastor of St. Mark's church, New York, she was organist of that church and also its lyceum. The officers of the Orpheus Glee Club are as follows: R. W. Thompkins, director; Dr. J. T. Walker, W S Wormley, assistant directors; Dr. W H. Connor, president; F. J. Cardroz, vice president; W. L D. Wilkinson, secretary; J. N. Herndon, treasurer; Dr. J. G. Clayton, librarian. The Asbury choir has a female chorus which was heard to special advantage during the recent session of the conference. There is also a male chorus attached to the choir which bids fair to give a good account of themselves in the near future. Both will be heard at the song service Easter Sunday evening. Mrs. Ella Sheppard Moore, Mrs Jennie Jackson DeHart, Mrs. Georgia Gordon Taylor, are the last survivors of the famous Jubilee Singers of Fisk University at Nashville, Tehn. Mrs. Moore is still connected with the institution; Mrs. DeHart lives at Walnut Hills, Cincinnati and Mrs. Taylor at Nashville. Samuel E. Davis of New Orleans, a master mechanic, has just presented Miss Alice Roosevelt, the President's daughter with a magnificent violin made with his own hands. It is a fine instrument and is a production worthy of the praise of the most skilled musician. Mr. Davis is a wonder. The Colored American Can be Purchased at All News Stands. The friends of the Colored American when wanting to purchase a copy of it will do it a great favor by calling on the nearest news stand and purchasing a copy. If the newsdealer does not kee it, insist that he procure it for you This notice is written for the reason that many people, not only in Washington, but in other cities call at the office or write for copies of The American when the same can be had by going to the nearest news stand. Every news dealer keeps, or should keep The Colored American for sale. Mr, G. W. smallwood well known in this city, and formally an attache of the House Restaurant, is now in the South, running between Columbia, S.C., and St. Augustine, Fla. He reports business good and says he is having a grand time. He is looking after the interests of The Colored American. 314 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) (ESTABLISHED 1870.) 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Be sure to get the paper Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples of thousand testimonials will be added to any ad dress for five cents, forwarded to the Ripan Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St., New York That the masher must go. That the Negro talks too much. That few folks praise a really worthy man. That the People's Lyceum has a president by proxy. That fewer Afro-American conventions would do no harm. That a woman will pay a bill more promptly than most men. That the divorce business is being backset by reconciliations. That there will be a few Negro clerks left in the permanent census. That Register Lyons called a turn on some of the political brethren. That those who knock at the door of Trouble invariably find him in. That the police do not know the whereabouts of one Dorsey Foutz. That Editor Cooper's wrenched ankle has been sufficiently inquired after. That Will Sanford is thinking seriously of asking her to name the day. That Travis Glascoe has succeeded to the title of "the Sage of Pierce Place." That people should not object to being judged by the company they keep. That The American's "Man-on-the Corner" covers a whole lot of ground. That the country may have a territory of Jefferson, formerly Indian Territory. That Bishop Walers' London speech grows more impressive the more it is studied. That a department store, operated by Negro capital, will come in with the millenium. That Miss Katie J. West has established an enviable reputation as a public speaker. That some musical organizations are slow to pay bills after a profitable entertainment. That some black man leads in whatever enterprise he engages when he sets his head to do so. That the Negro spends more money in proportion to his earnings than any other race on earth. That matrimony means the retirement from public of too many of our most useful factors. That nobody is quite as good as his friends think him, nor half so bad as his enemies paint him. That short-sighted landladies miss good roomers big failing to advertise in The Colored American. That battalion inspectors ought to reach the hell on time, and not keep a crowd waiting two hours. That many who cannot get to church for lack of time, will soon be found at the Bennings race track. That it is difficult for a lawyer of the Warrenton, Va, size to expand to national capital proportions. That when Grover Cleveland goes to writing letters there are evidences that he still regards himself as "it." That Berkley Waller will soon spring a candidate for the next presidency of St. Luke's Musical Association. That Washington bar tenders ought to be paid an extra salary as the receiving end of hot air arguments That it does seem a little odd to hear a lecture by a "Miss" on the care of children, when mothers who have successfully brought up and educated ten have to sit back and be instructed. That Thomas W. Allen's coup on the Census officia's, like the battle of Blenheim, was "a great victory." That Mrs. Ada Washington will be able to sustain her claim of not guilty, if properly supplied with counsel. That people who have nothing to do, take delight in wasting the valuable time of those who are full of businesse. That while we have given Baltimore a worthy pastor, our neighboring city needn't take the trouble to exchange the courtesy. That it is something of a feat to force government officials to change their minds after unjustly pronouncing a Negro inefficient. That the Negro could do well to remember that the Bible refers to the "Acts of th Apostles," but never to their preambles and resolutions. That a Negro who dislikes a white man merely because he is white is no better than a white man who hates a black man for no other reason than his color. That Ben Tillman was willing to dine with the President in spite of the latter's association with Booker T. Washington, but he was "scratched" nevertheless. That self-respecting Negroes permit themselves to be colonized at the Academy of Music, Chase's and Lafayette Square Theaters—and still pay over their hard-earned cash. That Washington's crying need of a spacious auditorium for large social, musical and theatrical entertainment's suggests the importation of a few men like R. R Church of Memphis. The Brent-Bowles Nuptials Former Miss Lillian Bowles is now Mrs. Walter Brent. The event which made two hearts happy took place Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Henrietta Bowles, 428 I street northwest. The parlors were prettily decorated for the occasion, a large crowd of interested friends were present, and "all went merry as a marriage bell." The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Bishop Johnson. The bride was charmingly attired in white silk, en train, long white veil, surmounted by orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair ferns. The attendants were Mrs. Dora Haithman and Mr. Eppy Nailor. A dainty luncheon followed the ceremony. Many handsome presents were received. Mr. and Mrs Brent are at home to their friends at 428 I street northwest. At Hymen's Altar. On Wednesday evening, March 12.h at 7 o'clock a delightful wedding was performed at St. Cyprian Catholic church by Father Ritchie. The contracting parties were Mr. Andrew Haitman and Miss Dora Crisemon. The maid of honor was Miss Madeline Haitman. A pleasant reception was tendered the happy couple by the groom's parent's at their residence, 326 8th street northeast. Dr. C Sumner Wormley is busy these days, dividing line between his private dental pract ce at his Florida Avenue Office and his onerous duties as demonstrator in dentistry at Howard University. Dr. Wormley is first class business man, and can always be depended upon. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO DAY YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS FOR LIFE. Insures Love and a Happy Home. M. M. M. Health, Strength And Vigor For Men. How any man may quickly cure himself after Years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicoccele, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to the Dr. Knapp, Medical Company 1811 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich., and they will gladly send the free receipt with directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. 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Strength and vigor have returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sirs:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and they want every man to have it. MME. DAVIS R. S. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes pells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. (228 25th st. n. w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 12 NEGRO CENSUS CLERKS. Messrs Pelham and Jenifer Break Quantity and Quality Records Why This Slaughter of Our Already Serried Ranks? One of the sections in the manufactures division of the Census Office has for the past two months been engaged in the tabulation of schedules for a comparative statement of the figures of the industries started during the census year, during the decade from 1890 to 1899, and prior thereto. Some thirty or more clerks were engaged in the tabulation and the average number of schedules tabulated daily for each clerk ranged from 300 to 600, and the greatest number tabulated by any T. H. H. Mr Robert Pelham, Jr. one clerk was by Mr. W. A. Bolinger, of Kansas, who, up to February 1, held the record of 908 schedules tabulated in six and one-half hours' time. About this time, however, Mr. Robert Pelham, Jr., of Michigan, set the mark considerably higher by tabulating 1,150 schedules in one day, or not quite twice the average, which for that day was 591 schedules. Mr. Pelham tabulated 950 of the 1,150 schedules in a little less than four hours' time, and upon the examination of his work by the comparers it was found that he had not sacrificed accuracy for speed, but had maintained his quality record by doing the work with a trifle more than 1 per cent of errors. Had Mr. Pelham begun at 9 a. m. at his record-breaking speed, he could have A. tabulated at least 1,500 schedules. He holds without question the quantity record to date. While in the agricultural division last year Mr. Pelham also demonstrated that his early training in the mailing department of a Detroit newspaper still serves hin in good stead by successfully treating and arranging several thousand farm schedules that had been "looked over" three times by other clerks, counted among the most efficient in that division, but who had failed to get them in the shape desired by the department, for the crop editing. To Mr. William Jenifer, of Texas, belongs the quality record for the tabulation mentioned above, he having tabulated 600 schedules in one day without an error. These feats were given to a reporter if the Washington Times, a leading Caucasian paper here, and one that has been very fair and liberal in exploiting Negro genius, since Frank A. Munsey assumed charge. The figures were furnished by officials of the Census Office, and consequently are reliable. The most significant feature about the whole affair is that the two gentlemen—Messrs. Jennifer and Pelham—who stand at the head of their class for quality and quantity of work, in the manufactures department of the Census bureau, are Negroes—of pronounced type. There were only a few colored people in the Census Bureau, and the miscellaneous dismissals of late has reduced this number to a minimum. Why are these people dismissed and others retained? It is certainly not due to incompetency, when it is admitted that two of their number stand at the head of their department for quality and quantity of work. Well then, why is it? Has the hydra-headed monster of "color prejudice" spread out his insatiable dominion from the Southland and encircled the distant lands of the National Capital? Has the deadly virus of "colorphobia" been injected into the blue veins of the man upon whose classic brow sits enthroned the civilization of centuries? We cannot believe that such is the case, and yet we are at a loss to know why. Nevertheless the fact remains that the colored clerks in one-two-three order have been led to slaughter, and what will be done after the first of July can only be a matter of conjecture. Somebody should inquire into this matter and call a halt before it is everlastingly too late. A PAINSTAKING PASTOR. Pertinent Paragraphs Concerning Providence People. Providence, e, R. I., Scial-Rev W. J Holland, pastor of the Peploe's A. M. E Zion church, is steadily growing inthe minds of our people as an arduous and determined leader among the members of that beautiful structure, raised by the efficient and painstaking pastor and scholar, the Rev. W. H. Coffey, D. D. Rev. Holland has taken nold of the work with a vim which shows that he is intent, with the cooperation of his members and friends to push the battle to the gates and beget for Zlon a great name. Charles H. Waters, the boy violinist, s of Rev J. F Waters, gave a recit in the Wadsworth Street A. M. E. Zion church, of which his father is pastor on Thursday evening, March 20th. A large audience was in attendance and all were splendidly entertained by Master Walters, who certainly draws the bow in an artistic manner and clearly shows that he is in line to rank among the stars as an efficient performer on that sweet toned instrument. He was assisted by Prof. Millett, violinist; Miss F Miller and Mr. J. Brown, vocal soloists; Mr. Charles Groce, cornetist; Misses B. Harding and H. Mitchell, elocutionists; Miss C L. Walker and Mr. Joseph Williams, pianists. The affair was a total success both from a musical and financial standpoint. Mr. Mark H. S. Walker, who for many years acted as chorister of the church and Sunday school of the People A M E Z on church, is confined to his bed with a severe and serious illness. Mr. Walker has always been a faithful worker for the interests of his church and people generally and has largely contributed to the success of the singing of the church where he has devoted so many faithful years. He has the sympathy of his many friends in this his hour of affliction The colored citizens of Providence have been appealed to by the citizens committee to see to it that every eligible person in their ranks see to it and register in time so that they may vote in the next fall election and demonstrate to all Tillmanites that they can and will vote for their rights as men. Attorney Wm W Heathman is chair man and J. E. Dixon is secretary of this committee which is striving to rally the men of Providence to a sense of their duty and rightful privilege. Hon. Charles M Ferguson of Paris, Texas, is in the city, a guest at the Southern Holel. Mr. Ferguson is a leader in politics and education in the "Lone Star State." THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order True ORGANIZED Jan Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd An order devoted to the interests of it business relations. We offer you an oppo ment, in enterprises owned and controlled ored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, o than three (3) years nor older than sixty There are two Fountains, the Subordi Order of True Reformers. ANIZED January 1, 1881 6 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. d to the interests of its members, both in their home and We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business invest- ees owned and controlled by the Order and managed by col- members of the Order. In health and mind, of good moral character, not younger nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership, mountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. United Order of True Reformers. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 Ordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in any 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per taxes 80 cents per month. If you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly pay off, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year 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 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 Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valid After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued for one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from O You are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the re-pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF 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 $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11,40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50 Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700 $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to 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 ..... 85,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store in Richmond, Va., and members of the Order 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voicen operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico Co. 684 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, doors are opened to the aged and decrepid residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, both East and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributive can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N. and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. Ir adobe buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 684 acres of land, and established thereon an Old Folk's Home. With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributive can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address. WP BURRELL, G. W. Secretary Wm. L TAYLOR, W. M. Master. W. M. Master. --- 1 ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. WP BURBELL, G. W. Secretary. WE TRUST YOU OU can earn from $10.00 to $50.00 a week selling our great remedy. If you already have a position, you can make good money by working in your spare time. Now is the accepted time. Write before some one else gets the Agency, as we only want one Agent in a place. How many opportunities to make money have you lost? Here is a chance for every man or woman, boy or girl, to make money every day in the year. IRONAL, the great natural medicine, is a certain cure for all diseases of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Bladder, Bowels, and Blood. It cures Headache, Backache, Cramps, Colic, Pains in the Shoulders, Arms, Ereast, Back, Legs, and Lungs. Cures Rheumatism, Sore Throat, Dropsy, Kidney Diseases, Fevers of all kinds, Malaria, Gout, Lumbago, and all diseases of the human system which are not of an organic nature—such as Cancer and Consumption. It is especially curative in Asthma, Scrofula, Syphilis, Eczema, and all breaking-out diseases of the skin. Also cures all forms of diseases peculiar to women. It is Nature's own remedy. Non-poisonous, and no dose, no matter how large, can hurt any one. It is taken both internally and applied externally on Sores, Eruptions, &c. The price is 25c., mailed to any address on receipt of price. We want one Agent in every locality to sell this great remedy. It never fails to satisfy. If you want the Agency, send in your application quick, and we will send the goods promptly by express. Send no money; just fill out the coupon, and we will not only send you the goods, but we will also pay the express on this end. Now is not this fair? You can see that we are not frauds or fakirs, for we trust you with our goods. We will send you two dozen packages of IRONAL; these you sell for 25c. each, or $6.00 in all. You keep $3.00 and send us $3.00. After you have sold out, and remitted the money to us, you can get all the goods on credit from us that you want. Write your name and address plainly, so that we can read it. If the name is not plainly written it makes trouble and delays shipping the goods. GENTLEMEN,I hereby apply for the Agency for IRONAL, the great natural remedy. Please send me at once by Express two dozen packages of IRONAL (24). These I agree to sell for 25c. each, or $6.00 in all. I will send you $3.00 and keep $3.00 for my trouble. The Ironal Co. is to pay the express charges. If I cannot sell the goods, I will return them. If there is no Express Office in your town, state nearest town where there is one. Little COLORED AMERICANS. Speaking of separate cars, THE COL- AMERICAN wants it distinctly un- erstood that we have no objection whatever to riding with white people who are orderly and respectable. Vociferation has is uses but more buses. It takes most of a man's life to learn now to live. Promise little, apologize seldom and explain not at all. Learn to do one thing better than any one else can do it. Some of the best speeches are the ones that are never spoken. No Jim Crow car law for Maryland! Shake, brethren, shake! Put money in the bank until you are able to invest in business. Bad advice is a poison that will kill the most promising career. The coming summer promises to be a great convention season. Sober, common-sense is a valuable as-ter to him who would win success. The grand officers of some grand lodges we know of are grand rascals. Sign the petition for the early passage of the Morrell anti-jim crow car ball. Don't hate white people because they are white. Prejudice is a two-edged sword. We can trust the man who will tell the truth, even if be against our personal desires. Quiet individual effort is also a necessary element in the solution of the race problem. What feature of THE COLORED AMER- I CAN do you most admire? Tell us on a postal card. In vino veritas. Many men tell truths when drunk that they haven't the nerve to tell while sober. Truth is eternal. These who live long enough and keep the scales off their eyes will finally discover it. Have the courage of your convictions. If you want to vote right, vote accord- ing to your conscience. The na row-minded white man who is a slave to silly-race prejudice, is as greatly to be pitied as censured. Is the Southern white voter three men and the Northern voter only a fraction of a man? It would seem so. The narrow person who lives for himself alone does not live—he scarcely exists as far as the soul is concerned. Nine-tenths of the men and women who have business with the divorce court are gifted with extraordinary hearing powers. A writer out in the State of Washington asks "Is Hell Preached Enough?" Well, we get enough of the real article to hold us for a while. We know a lot of people who waste more time telling why a certain thing cannot be done than it would take to actually do the thing. The only separation needed on cars of any kind is to treat orderly persons right and bounce the hoodlum. Con- not color, is the sensible criterion. The Negro will be a disturbing facto --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` to $50.00 a week selling our great remedy, good money by working in your spare time. We else gets the Agency, as we only want one of money have you lost? Here is a chance for you in the year. IRONAL, the great natural health, Liver, Kidneys, Bladder, Bowels, and Blood; the Shoulders, Arms, Breast, Back, Legs, and Diseases, Fevers of all kinds, Malaria, Gout; shot of an organic nature—such as Cancer and Eurofula, Syphilis, Eczema, and all breaking-cellular to women. It is Nature's own remedy. Sort any one. It is taken both internally and externally. 25c., mailed to any address on receipt of proof of remedy. It never fails to satisfy. If you will send the goods promptly by express. Send you the goods, but we will also pay the cost that we are not frauds or fakirs, for we trust us of IRONAL; these you sell for 25c. each, or have sold out, and remitted the money to us at. Write your name and address plainly, so it makes trouble and delays shipping the goods. To— THE IRONAL 106½ E. Clay St. E. Clay St., Richmond, Va.: I hereby apply for the Agency for IRONAL. Express two dozen packages of IRONAL (24) will send you $3.00 and keep $3.00 for my tax. I cannot sell the goods, I will return them. At I live on is _____ The num THE IRONAL CO., 106½ E. Clay St. GENTLEMEN,—I hereby ap- Please send me at once by Express two de- 25c. each, or $6.00 in all. I will send you pay the express charges. If I cannot sell My Name is The Name of the Street I live on is My State is If there is no Express Office in your town in your town, state nearest town where the the Allen House was delivered Sunday at 3 o'clock by Rev. Smith in the Shiloh church. The rehearsal of the Old Folks concert gotten up by Mrs Mary A. Beale and under the city's best musical director, Miss Bertha Cambridge are full of interest. Sunday was a delightful day and the churches were well filled at all of the services. Rev J Suila Cooper filled his pulpit in the morni g and preached a very able sermon, text: "Man without the Wedding Garment" The young people's meeting at 6:80 was by Mr James A Curtis, subject: "Our own for Christ" Local preacher Stacy Everly preached in the evening. Programs are out announcing the four nights' concert in April, commencing the 8 h, the attractions for each evening is as follows: Tuesday evening, the Temoo Quartet, Wednesday evening, Asylum Hill Quartet, Thursday evening, Hickman Quartet; Friday evening, the famous Waugh Sisters, with others will repeat the Tom Thumb wedding with the program given at the House Guards Armory some time ago. We learn through the press that Major Taylor, the world's renowned cyclist and Miss Daisy V. Morris, were married last week in Ansonia, Conn. at the home of the Rev. and L H Taylor. Major Taylor and bride will sail for Paris this week, where, it is said, he will compete on the track with the best French riders. Major Taylor was in --- Address all communications to— My Name is My Post-Office is in this country until the artificial law which makes his citizenship a mockery is replaced by common-sense Americanism. Ex parte evidence has no standing with the lover of fair play. There is something crooked when both sides cannot be heard. Every person or race is innocent until guilt is absolutely established. Reputable journals are engaged in a worthier business than trying to pull down a man who has built up the greatest Negro school in the world and who is the recipient of honors from the thinkers of two continents. The Nashville American consumes two-thirds of a column of editorial space lecturing President Roosevelt about his "mistakes"—the chief one being carelessness in the matter of the company he keeps while dining. It would require several pages of our space to enumerate the "mistakes" of the Nashville American in failing to use common sense in discussing personal tastes. MAJOR TAYLOR MARRIED The Great Cyclist Kept His Secret Well Hartford's Church and Social Grist. Hartford, Conn., Special—Services at Union Baptist church Sunday were conducted by the pastor, Rev Walter Gay. At 11 a.m. there was a fair attendance and at 8 p.m. the audience was very large. The people are looking forward to spring and are beginning to come out and fill their places in church. Rev Gay preached an eloquent sermon from the fifth chapter of 2nd Kings Next Sunday all members and friends are earnestly requested to be present at both services. A special sermon to the walters of THE IRONAL CO. 106 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Clay St., RICHMOND, VA. My nearest Express Office is My County is Miss Fannie Green of Walnut street is very sick Mrs Louisa Carter of 36 South Prospect st. who has been somewhat indisposed for the past week, is able to be about the house. Mrs. Hattie B. Thompson of Bellevue street is improving. Mr. Wm Beckwith, who has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, is out again. Joseph Chank is very poorly at the hospital. Mrs. Fannie Shorter left the city Thursday the 19 h to visit friends in Washington, D C. for a few weeks. Mrs Lizzle Robinson, of Asylum st. accompanied Mrs Shorter a part of the way. Mrs Robinson is visiting in Petersburg, Va The number of my house is. is_____ Office is_____ here there is one. Hartford last week the guest of G. Grant Williams, but he failed to make any one wise while here that he had intended to take unto himself a wife. We wish the Major and bride a happy and prosperous voyage. The A. M. E. Zion Sunday school will hold their Easter services Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Sanford Harrison, who has been ill for the past week is able to be out. Miss Eliza Cumbel of 489 Main street, is somewhat indisposed Mr. William Jacklin and Mr. A. R Lofton are in partnership in the Chester Oak Pool Room Barber Shop and boot black establishment, 639 Main st. Bishop J. W Hood will be in Hartford April the 23rd. Services at Zion Easter Sunday: Sun rise prayer meeting lead by local preacher, John Streeter; 10:45, preaching by the pastor, Rev. J. Sulla Cooper; Easter exercises 3 p. m. Dennis Scott, superintendent; John J. Williams musical director Young people's meeting at 6:30; preaching at 7:45 by pastor. OBITUARY. Mr. Henry Thomas Neal, who served with distinction in the civil war and in the war on the plains of Colorado, a high degree Mason and a prominent race worker, died in Denver, Colo. March 10th. Mr. Neal had a career which, if printed, would read like a romance. He leaves a wife and two children. Mr. Washington Whitlow, an old and respected citizen died at his residence in Pierce Place last Saturday. He was eighty years old at the time of his death and left a widow and two sons to mourn his demise. He was born in Fredericksburg, Va., and was married fifty-seven years ago to Miss Nancy Steers, who survives him. He left a home and plenty of comfort for his widow and children. The funeral took place at Walker Memorial church last Tuesday at 2 p.m. --- 13 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hatens Kinky, Curly Hair ZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ AFTER, BE WARNED from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten hair simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical need cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, fluffy hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place. The price of OZONO is 50¢. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Produce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the day; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and, worth 50¢.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliable. ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, satisfies SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregate of this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day; send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you havent let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly in the newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mention advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids Curly Hair NO TONICS. AFTER, the market, which claim to straighten and cause the means, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless and our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government bowers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark con- curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any images different from the faces shown in this advertise- ment, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms in that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled only original King of all Hair Tones, OZONO. Two months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, in Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not worth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more We can send OZONO to any place that you may not to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand NER, which softens rough skin and brightens black CAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also arising from the human body, such as feet, arm- human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made we will send the goods the same day we receive the will send you three lots. If you have a friend who and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50¢ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin s'tt and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. 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THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ' City Paragraphs. PRA KAD AAA AR RG Aprilshowers make May flowers, Several parties will spend Easter at Atlantic City. Hon. George H.° White spont last week in New Jersey. “Andrew D F. Tinney is expected home shortly from the Philippines. Confirmation services were held on the 19th at St. Mary’s Episcopal church. Military Road School, of which Mr, Laurence Baadley is principal, now has a gymnasium. Baby Ellen Cordelia Waller, daugh- ter of RectorO.M Waller, is named for two grandmothers. oMr. A. F. James, of Charlotte, N. C., was in the city this week attending the marriage of his brother. Having been fina!ly refused a license by the excise board, the Personal Liberty League Club has dissolved. The High School Seniors will present the comedietta ‘‘A Case of Suspension” next Saturday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Miss Maria Smith has returned from a pleasant visit to New York, and is stepping with her aunt, 727 4th street north weat. Mies Georgia Lewis, of 1108 K street, is an expert manufacturer of artificial flowers and supplies a large demand for decorative purposes. Mrs. Lucy G. Thurman, who made such a favorable impression upon all Washington, will visit Tuskegee before returning to Michigan. Since the repairs Union Wesley A. M.E Zion church is almost a new structure. Rev R.8, Rives is doing a good work at this point. Anew religious organization is the Cavalry P. E. church. Services are be- ing held near the corner of 13th and H streets northeast under chargeof Rector A, J. Bennett. The entertainment given last week at the residence of Mre. Mame Harris, 1113 3d street northwest was a gratify. ing success. It netted quite a neat sum for the Second Baptist church, Mrs. P. A. Hubbard, widow of the late Financial Secretary of the A. M, E, Church, is now located at 701 Oak street, Colorado Springs, Colo. where ber many friends can communicate with her, It is very probable that Prof. Wil. liam A. Joiner of our High School. wilj decline the proffered chair of Science at Wilberforce University. Washington 1s glad to retain the very efficient ser vices of Prof. Joiner. L, M. Hershaw, president of the Pen and Pencil Clab, has been invited to deliver an address during the com- mencement season at Atlanta Uni- versity. Mr. Hershaw is an alumnus of this institution. The last social for the benefit of Shaw Regiment U. V. U. held at the resi- dence of Colone! and Mrs. F. M. Welch was so enjoyable that a demand | is being made for a repetition. The mat- pcre ie ica aaa M Govossirn C. A+ Govosurrs | TRE BEsT Quanity, | THE LOWEST PRICKS, ALWAYS aT M. Goldsmith & Son, JEWELERS, 911 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPTICIANS. WASHINGTON, D.C. Se Whelan’s Murket Everything the best at the lowest Prices. A full supply of Fresh Meats received daily. 3 § Cor. 3rd and C Sts., S. w. M. J, Wueran, es T. F. 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Catalogues now ready. , Unusual advantages tor Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address Josera D. Mauoney, Allegheny, Pa. Prineipal. Fie, i BE tae | +e Sail ais nd el Un pylUiaus aoa a is OS ees Paes hs Everybody Eats CORBY'S “MOTHER'S” BRELD. *@-it is easijy,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 ver 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 tc see a sam- ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 4 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50, Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA ZINE, Dept. A, ¢ Pork Sensre, Boston. Mace, 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 brick houses in Patterson St., 6 rooms and bath, which we can sell for $2,200. Call at office for number and permit to examine. FOR SALE—A fine corner in Southwest Washington, No, 900 E. St., S. W., can be converted into store at small expense. Price only $2,500. FOR SALE—A two-story brick house on E Street, northwest, between 18th and 19th Streets, 6 rooms and bath Price, $2,200 We have a number of other small houses in different sections of the city which we can sell, on easy terms. Call at office for our list Wm. H.Saunders & Company, 1407 F St. N W. --- Much interesting local matter is crowded out this week. See next issue for new and attractive features. Mass meetings are coming into vogue again. The regulation "indignation meeting," however, is out of style for good, it seems. Cards are out announcing the nurtials of Mrs. Harriet Ricks to Rev James H Lee, pastor of the 3rd Baptist church, April 21st. An "evening gathering" for the benefit of Shaw Regiment Woman's Relief Union is announced for Tuesday even, ing next at the residence of Mrs. Battle Tinney Welch, 915 4th street, n. w The Sunday school board of the Metropolitan A. M. E church presented Dr. William H. Conner with a handsome chair last week as a token of their esteem for him and an appreciation of his work. Miss Nanna R. Lee, daughter of Rev. J. H. Lee, who is now teaching in Flushing, L I, will visit this city during Holy Week holidays as the guest of her father. She will be accompanied by Miss Grace Levi, of Westbury, L I. Mr Win. Washington was unanimously elected superintendent of the Sunday school at the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E Z on church, D street, s. w. He is the right man in the right place and will have a successful administration. The junior class of Howard University law school has elected officers as follows: Mr Lucas, president; A. Harvey West, vice president; Mr. E. Hill, secreary; Mr. Baltimore, assistant secretary; Mrs. Heath, treasurer; Mr. Mr. T. M Watson, sergeant at arms. Mr Lawle H. Costley was presented with a twenty-five dollar Panama hat by his partner, Mr. James W Gray, who has just returned from Palm Beach, Fla. Mr Costley's admirers say tht when he dons the Panama and strolls down Pennsylvania ave, that he will be the "cynosure of all eyes." Major Douglass' Views. Editor The Colored American:—'The Times' of this city, stated in its columns that not $20 had been subscribed by colored citizens to the Encampment fund, to entertain the Grand Army in October next, here in the nation's capital. I want to say in refutation of that statement, that while it may be technically true it is an unfair statement. The money contributed for this encampment stands in the name of the merchant, hotel and restaurant keepers. The ninety thousand Negroes in this District spend nearly all their earnings with the e merchants, having none of their own. All the benefit of large gatherings here. I mean pecuniary benefit, goes to the white merchant and hotel keepers, etc., hence they willingly subscribe, and outside of them, very few private citizens subscribe to such gatherings. There is very little patriotism in. It is business. If it were otherwise the masses would subscribe. Indirectly they do furnish the funds. The Grand Army knows this very well. You can always find a Negro or set of Negro's to do the 'Jim Crow' act, hence we see it announced that a sub- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. committee, from a sub committee is to be appointed, to be composed entirely of Negroes to look after Negro visitors. The whites are not wholly to blame for this A self-seeking Negro suggested it, and consequently will be selected as its chairman, and will handle the ittance that will be meted out to that committee, and thereby hangs the tale. The Negro veterans here regard such a proposition on as an insult to them and a new departure, so far as the G. A R., is concerned CHARLES R. DOUGLASS Washington, D. C. March 24 G. A, R..ENCAMPMENT. (Continued from 1st p. 22) objected to any special sub-committee for the care of colored veterans, unless such a course was pursued with reference to every other branch of our common humanity. Messrs. Warner and Weller disclaimed any intention of discriminating, and felt that the problem would work itself out harmoniously. The ministers were courteously received and were asked to recommend persons they desired as committeemen. A story leaks out that this delegation added some verbal comments that are not relished by the gentlemen who constituted the committee on public comfort during the inaugural ceremonies. Chairman Murray, it is alleged, is ac- J. MR. DANIEL MURRAY. Chairman Sub Committee on Public Comfort. cused of forming a committee too democratic—charging that it embraced disreputable characters, boot blacks, etc. Mr. Murray invites an inspection of the last year's body, and denies that any such condition as claimed in this verbal comment, will be disclosed. Representatives of the ministerial delegation declared that no reflections were cast upon any member of the former committee. As the matter stands, Mr. Murray will be charged with the supervision of the work of entertaining colored soldiers and visitors to the encampment. The gentlemen named by him will become members of the general committee, with all the privileges of other members—yet, by reason of their special knowledge of local conditions and superior acquaintanceship with facilities best adapted to the race's happiness and well-being, they will be placed in charge of the special duty of extending assistance to the colored people who are to be here in October. Mr. Weller's plan is not intended as an invidious distinction but as a means of avoiding the annoyance and embarrassment that would arise were the colored hotels and boarding house lists mixed up indiscriminately with those where only white guests would be welcome. Put in this way, there seems little ground, if any, for complaint, and it is hoped the unwise policy of dividing our ranks by personal flings be abandoned in the general interest. Washington's social side, with which only the committee on public comfort must deal, is different from that found anywhere in the North. While the public places, such as restaurants, saloons etc., can and ought to be handled by law, there are conditions surrounding the quasi-social life of sleeping and eating, which must be met by practicable methods and a sensible attitude. Black cannot be made white by resolution. It matters little who does the appointing—the sue- Dr. Crapsey Here Again Rev. Algernon Sidney Crapsey, D D., of Rochester, N. Y. author of "Constitutional Defense" will deliver a Lecture Entitled "The Afro American - His Past, Present, and Future." Philosophical Consideration of his Presence and Status in this Country in the R STREET METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH (Near 12th Street.) Friday April 25th, at 8 p m --- cial duty will remain special and can only be performed by us, apart from white colleagues. No reasonable objection can be offered to Mr. Daniel Murray. He is honest, upright, energetic and resourceful, and is full of the right kind of public spirit. In many respects he is the most influential Afro-American in this community, and is also one of the wealthiest, standing high with the whites. He is a race man to the core, and there are any number of colored men now in office, put there directly by him. The people should hold up the hands of such a leader, and by rallying around him and making him strong, win the approval and confidence of those who judge races and men by their reason and results. AFRO AMERICAN COUNCIL. A Great National Gathering at St.Paul Plans and Program Outlined The fifth annual meeting of the National Afro-American Council will be held in St. Paul, Minn., July 9, 10 and 11. The tenth annual meeting of the Afro-American Press Association will be held at the same place, July 8. These announcements are officially promulgated by Bishop Alexander Walters and Mr. Frederick L. McGhee, chairman of the committee on arrangements. Mr. McGhee is a leading attorney of St. Paul, and a man of great influence throughout the country. It is estimated that from 150 to 200 delegates and members will attend the meeting of the council, and the press will be ably represented. At the same time there will be many prominent colored educators in Minneapolis for the meeting of the educational association, and many of them will divide their time between the meetings there and the meetings of the council in St. Paul. The program of the council has not been completed, but enough is known to give a good idea of the more prominent features. The sessions will be held in the hall of the House of Representatives in the State capitol, but the evening meetings, which will be planned for all races, will be held in Central Presbyterian church. On the evening of July 9 Prof. W. B. Dubois, of Atlanta University, will be one of the speakers. The same evening Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, D. C., honorary president of the National Association of Colored Women, will speak. On tineveeh onfg mfwaofwyaimfwy On the evening of July 10 the speakers will be George H. White, Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates, of Kansas City, president of the National Association of Colored omen, and Prof. Booker T. Washington. Both evenings there will be a program of music preceding the speaking. Among the prominent Negro educators, ministers and professional men who are expected to attend the conventions are John C. Dancy, Register Judson W. Lyons, Dr. H. T. Johnson editor of the Christian Recorder; Dr. I. B. Scott, of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Dr. R. F. Boyd, dean of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; J. C. Napier an attorney of Nashville; Dr. D. P Roberts, of St. Louis; Mrs. B. K. Bruce, of Tuskegee; Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Editor E. E. Cooper, Mrs. Anna Evans 15c 10c Murray, Prof. and Mrs. Jesse Lawson, of Washington, D. C., and Bishops Turner, Grant, Arnett, Clinton, Harris and Walters. The council will end on the evening of July 11, with a reception and banquet in the armory of the State University, Minneapolis. The colored people of Minneapolis will unite with those of St. Paul in entertaining the delegates and visitors who attend the two St. Paul conventions and the St. Paul people will do their part in entertaining those who attend the educational association meetings in Minneapolis. TIMELY TOPICS. The Colored American is pleased to acknowledge an invitation to attend the first annual banquet to be given by the Bay City Lodge, F. and A. M., at Erie, Pa., April 15th. An immigration restriction league has been placed in operation with headquarters in Boston. It plans to check the influx of undesirable foreigners by appying a rigid educational test. It may succeed. At any rate, some policy should be adopted to keep away all persons who will not or cannot assist in making our institutions better and stronger, and who are not friendly to law and order. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. *guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best the world."* One box is all that, is required if you das directed A NONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as 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 by bleaches out white, the skin remaining beav. ul without continual use. WI. remove wr. .es, frec.les, dark spots, pimples or bumps or ack heads, making the skin very soft and smo. n. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings at 48 HOURS Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street BIGHMOND, VA. 2 A NEW JERSEY "JINER." An Account of The Busy Career of G. W Rolefort Competence Destroying The Color Line. If genius is simply hard work intelligently applied and evidenced by successful issue of purpose, Dr. G. W. Rolefort of Newark, N. J., possesses in an eminent degree that very desirable quality. His career of forty-years is so full of striking incidents and unceasing activity that one can scarcely realize how one man could cover such a wide and varied area. He is a native of Virginia. In early manhood he studied telegraphy but that field being an unplowed territory to Negroes, he could find no opening for his knowledge. He entered Morgan College at Baltimore and graduated, after which he took a full course at the Boston School of Languages and Sciences. He then entered the medical department of Shaw University at Raleigh, N. C., graduating in due season. This institution conferred upon him the degree of A. B. He was next found doing hospital work at the University of Pennsylvania, following which he decided to locate at Newark, N. J., where he is practicing medicine and pharmacy to-day, and is in the receipt of a handsome revenue. Nine-tenths of the business done in his drug store comes from the whites, while fully two-thirds of his general practice is among his brethren of the fairer complexion. His services are in demand, regardless of race, because of his demonstrated competence and fidelity. A proof that he is a busy man is found in an enumeration of the many interests which demand his attention. Dr. Rolefort is examining physician for the Second Ward Sick and Dividend Society, Newark branch of Mutual Aid Union Life Insurance, of Philadelphia—two white organizations. He serves in a like capacity for the Coachmen's Association, Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias—colored societies. He is a member of the Second Ward Republican executive committee (white), also member of the county Republican executive committee, being chairman of the committee on credentials. He is a member of the German Singing Society, county medical society, State medical society, American Medical Association, International Congress of Physicians and Surgeons, American Association of Alms House Physicians (being physician to the city alms house). He is a communicant of the Episcopal church. The Doctor long ago learned to "take thought of the morrow" in the correct sense, and has placed a goodly share of the coin of the realm in the soil of three States, New York, New Jersey and West Virginia. Still Dr. Rolefort has some time left for healthful diversions. He is a member of several clubs of the Caucasian race, among them bowling, gunning and fishing clubs. He is not a "climber," pursuing organizations to exploit his personal influence. His company is eagerly sought by the best men of the town because of his gentlemanly qualities and genial unaffected comradeship. The Doctor was married in West Virginia and has a bright-faced boy of seven, who has many of his father's energetic attributes. Dr. Rolefort and THE COLORED AMERICAN are great friends, and if our subscribers just make things easy for us this summer, we may be able to accept the Doctor's kind "invite" to go to New Jersey and together hook up a few specimens of the finny tribe. Considering Koester Case By direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr Charles Lyman, chief of appointment division, asknowledges receipt, by reference from the President, of a letter of February 17, 1902, containing a resolution adopted by the Lyceum of the Second Baptist church, protesting against the appointment of Mr. George R. Koester to the office of Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of South Carolina. The notice further states that the same has been placed on file in the Treasury Department. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. DR. G. W. ROLEFORT, New Jersey's Most Successful Physician and Surgeon. PRINCE HENRY'S VISIT. His Eagerness to Meet Booker T Washington an International Episode Effect of Royal Recognition Upon The Negro. Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of His Majesty, the Emperor of Germany, has come and gone. His visit was highly beneficial to the country in many ways. Touching elbows with distinguished foreigners broadens our national view, deepens our personal sympathies and brings the races of the earth into closer relation. The Prince's tour was of especial interest to the Negro, although we had little to do with his reception, beyond the capacity of servants. The thing that was most significant and which opened the eyes of the haughty elements of our American republic, was the Prince's earnest, unfeigned eagerness to learn all he could of the Negro. This was evidenced in a marked degree in this city, when he indicated the heartiest appreciation of the lighter songs peculiar to the race; again at Nashville, where he was visibly affected by the pathetic melodies of the famous Fisk Jubilee Singers, whose music he had heard with so much enjoyment in Germany. His graceful tribute to Mrs. Ella Sheppard Moore was the act of a gallant courtier, and was viewed with awe by a crowd incapable of such generosity. Other incidents might be mentioned to show that the royal guest was above petty race prejudice—that worth, not color, was the measure by which he gauged his favor. The most striking episode was apparently reserved for the close of the tour. Prince Henry had heard of Booker T. Washington and of the Tuskegee School. He expressed an eagerness to meet the Negro's most illustrious educator and statesman, and asked Admiral Evans to extend a personal invitation. During the magnificent reception at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, the Admiral, as the official representative of the President of the United States, presented Mr. Washington to the Prince. The two chatted pleasantly for about fifteen minutes and an eye witness testifies that of all the myriad of noted persons present, embracing the wealth and culture of America's metropolis, the one conversation that seemed to interest and animate Prince Henry the most, was that with Booker T. Washington. His face gleamed with enthusiasm as the Tuskeegian modestly told of the progress of the Negro and what his school was aiming to contribute to the work. The Hampton students had rendered several tuneful selections, and Prince Henry inquired of Mr. Washington if the songs he had heard were in printed form. An affirmative answer being given, he asked that a copy be sent him. Turning to the students he said, in part: "I thank you very much for your beautiful songs, which I have enjoyed hearing. I believe music is a gift from heaven to men and women, and I do hope you will cherish your melodies, in order that they may be perpetuated." The interview with Mr. Washington attracted the attention of the entire throng, and when the Associated Press gave the news to the country, the leading journals began to discuss the incident as an event of international importance. Reaching Boston to look after some matters relating to Tuskegee Institute, Mr. Washington, in response to questions bearing upon his presentation to Prince Henry, said: "As I understand it, the Prince asked Admiral Evans to have me presented to him mainly for the reason that he wanted to talk with me concerning the work of the Tuskegee graduates who are introducing the raising of cotton in the German-African colony. The Prince also spoke of being deeply interested in the progress of the Negro in America, about which he asked many questions. He also asked me to send him a copy of my book, Up From Slavery, and a volume of the Hampton Institute plantation songs. He said that few things had pleased him so much as the singing of the Hampton students, and expressed as an earnest wish that the songs might not be permitted to die." Great are the German people and verily Prince Henry is their prophet! The Negroes of America believe that his cordial recognition of our value as a factor in the world's civilization will have a healthful effect in calling the attention of other governments to our merits, and awakening our own land to a sense of its plain duty to a citizenry and preious as diamonds, even if somewhat in the rough. Major Ford in Town Major G. W. Ford, of Fort Scott, Kan., is in the city visiting friends and relatives. He called on the President Thursday and received a most cordial interview. Major is one of the most influential colored men in the Sun Flower State and was a leading spirit in organizing the Twenty-third Kansas Regiment of Colored Volunteers The Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Connection will meet at Harrisburg, Pa., on the third Wednesday in May. The session will be an important one and many of the general officers will be in attendance. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up to date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER: HOUSE: CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. O. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unurpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars, Only alf square from Pennsylvania Eapot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HEVRY WOODSOV, Proprietor. FINE WINES OLD WHIRKEY AND BRANNDIES Liquors of all kinds, Choice Cigars. PHILADELPHIA HOUSE. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. Board by the Day or Week. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Prop. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. --- To The Pen and Pencil Club. I bin readin' in mah papah 'Bout a club in Washin'ton Wheah de membahs all wears diamonds An' burns money jes' fer fun. Dey makes de biggest speeches An' dey eats de finest grub— Oht! I wants ter go to Washin'ton To jine dat club. Las' week dey give a dinnah An' dey tells me hit was fine Poun' cake and chicken salad An' er whitish kind o' wi'e, Dar was possum on de table Lemonade too! er tub Oht! I 'bleeged ter go ter Washin'ton An' jine dat club. I gwine study dictionaries All day long an' haf de night, I gwine buy a bran new pencil An' practice how t.r write So dat when I gits erminest 'em Ef there ever comes er rub I'll be qualified ter meet 'em When I jines dat club. — T. H. Malone, in Atlanta Age. W C.T U WORKERS Encouraging Reports at Monthly Meeting Union Named in Mrs. Lawson's Honor The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. Department Work Among Colored People was held at the Nineteenth Street Baptist church Tuesday, March 18th. After devotional exercises conducted by Mrs. Moreland, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the church, M. B. MRS ROSETTA E LAWSON. gave a most cordial welcome to the workers. This was responded to in a most interesting and pleasing manner by Mrs. M. A. Chiles, secretary of the department. Five unions were represented and encouraging reports rendered by their presidents as follows: Mrs. M. M. I. Hill, Mrs. H. C. Bruce, Mrs. F. W. Taylor, Mrs. J. Anderson Taylor and Mrs. R. E. Lawson. Addresses were made by Mrs. H. C. Tyson of St. Mary's P. E. Mothers' Club, on the "Need for Parental Conference in the Training of the Young;" Mrs. J. E. Moreland. "The Necessity of Early Enlistment of Our Young People in the Y Work;" Mrs. R. D. Sprague, "A Survey of the Field." The Harvest Committees on Courtesies were headed by the following: Mrs. Maria Adams, Mrs. A. P. Albert. Among resolutions adopted was one endorsing the work of the Afro-American Council in the efforts now being put forth to influence favorable Congressional action on bill (H. R. 10793) introduced by Representative Morrell, of Pennsylvania, forbidding railroad officials from separating passengers on account of race or color. The Nineteenth Street Baptist Union, of which Mrs. Lawson is president, presented resolutions of appreciation for the honor conferred upon her by the W. C. T. U. women of Buffalo in naming a union the Rosetta E. Lawson W. C. T. U. Mrs. Lucy Thurman, National Super- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. intendent W. C. T. U. Work Among Colored People, was present and made a rousing address with reference to the objects and aims of the organization. A sumptuous luncheon was enjoyed by all; a hearty Godspeed wished Mrs. Thurman, as she leaves to take up work among our sisters in Richmond, Va. Mrs Yates in Philadelphia. Mrs J. Silone Yates, president of the National Association of Colored Women lectured to a large and appreciative audience of Philadelphia's best citizens, February 12 b. Wattle in Philadelphia she was also the guest of the Contemporary lub, an exclusive white organization composed of authors and artists at its annual banq e. and the recipient of many other social favors Mrs. Clarke's Fine Opening Wednesday, Thursday and Fidav, the school and operating rooms of the Livingston School of Dss Making, 1439 W street northwest, were filled with a stream of representative ladies M. MRS L R CLARKE. who called to witness the spring display of work done under the supervision and instruction of the painstaking principal, Mrs. L. R. Clarke. Mrs. Clarke is enthusiastic in her desire to impress upon all the fine points in dress making, and her impromptu lectures upon cutting, fitting, study of the human form, blending colors, matching stripes and designing new effects, are highly interesting to both sexes. Her French drafting machine is a wonder, and the specimens of applique work done by pupils shows that Ms. Clarke's labor is not in vain. She is a woman of rare enterprise and deserves the favor she has won in this city. WILLIAM CHANDLER ROBINSON. Last night at the residence of Magnus L. Robinson, 596 S. Washington street. Alexandria, Va., the president of the William McKinley Normal and Industrial school, of above named city, was the scene of an interesting gathering of relatives of the family and a select number of representatives of his race. The occasion was the christening of a bouncing big baby boy, the only grandson of President Robinson, who was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Jr., 12 hours after President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President. The wishes of the grand parent, who is an ardent admirer of former U. S. Senator William E. Chandler, "who is one of the best friends the colored race has ever had, and still remains their staunch friend," as Mr. Robinson sums up Mr. Chandler's attitude toward his people, were carried out by baptizing the little fellow William Chandler Robinson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Benjamin T Perkins, of Sandy Spring, M'. according to the beautiful rites of the Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Perkins was assisted on this happy occasion by Rev. Robert H Robinson, of the M. E. Church, the child's great grand father, who in turn will celebrate his seventy-seventh birthday tomorrow. It was, indeed, a picturesque scene to those present to see three generations of a family hale and hearty at the baptizing of a promising lit le fellow who will bear the name of a true and tried friend of the colored race. After the ceremony the parties sat down to refreshments, to which, without saying justice was done A Charity Reception. The charity reception announced by the Banneker Relief Association for April 4 at Convention Hall, promises to be one of the "swell" social events of the spring season. The proceeds go for the benefit of the D.y Nursery, Sjourner Truth Home and the Home for Friendless Girls. Dr. W. S. Lofton is at the head of a "hustling" committee on arrangements. The officers of Banneker Relief Association are: Aaron Russell, President; W S Lof on, vice president; James A. Payne, financial secretary; J. McK. Syphax, recording secretary; R. H. Nugent, treasurer; Warner Hurley, chaplain; Arthur Lucas, sergeant-at-arms. Board of Directors: John H Butcher, Hamilear Turley, W C Evans, Thomas A. Griffith. AMUSEMENTS. A PIANO RECITAL. Miss Beatriz L. Chase, Will Give Her Third Recital .....IN THE..... 15TH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Friday Evening April 18th She will be assisted by her brother Wm Calvin Chase Jr. Both are pupils of their mother, MRS A. V. CHASE, Recital will begin promptly at 8 p.m. Admission 25c's Children 15c's Announcement! --First Grand-- CHARITY RECEPTION OF THE Banneker Relief Association FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DAY NURSERY, SOJOURNER TRUTH HOME AND HOME FOR FRIEND- LESS GIRLS: ..Convention Hall.. Corn i 5tn and L Street's, Northwest, Friday April 4, 1902 MONUMENTAL ORCHESTRA. Admission Tickets 50c 3 SALOONS Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 41 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1215 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. All Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue. NW. Karl Xander 1530 and 1532 Seventh St. N. W. Wholesale dealer in imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors. Old Reserve, a pure rye, eight years old. Full quart $1 00: ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINFS. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room in stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON D. U 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 POLITICAL HOROSCOPE We think the Democrats and doughface Republicans are too precipitate in their fears over the consequences that may follow the adoption of the Crumpacker resolution. Whether the main object of exposing the true inwardness of certain suffrage laws of the South is political clap-trap, to solidify the Negro vote and thus insure Republican success in the doubtful districts of the North is apart from the phase of the question we wish to discuss. The Negroes of North and West are intelligent, and they know how far they are willing to be used as punching-bags for professional sympathy grafters. We sincerely depricate this nonsensical talk about the sectional bitterness [Name not visible] Hon E D Crumpacker and demoralization that is said a suffage investigation will bring about. The Washington Post goes into hysterics over "the certain return of a long-ago discredited regime of carpet-bagism, Negro domination and pillage of tax-payers." Congressman Bellamy, who holds his seat by openly-confessed fraud, invokes the sacred memory of McKinley to keep back the deluge that a simple enumeration of voters would "surely bring upon the nation." Negro domination! Oh, the horror of it! Dear white friends of the South, don't be alarmed. There is no need of this furore of apprehension. This is not a race question, per se, nor is it a party question. The purity of the ballot is America's most precious jewel. Every patriotic citizen wants it preserved, and the Negro yields to none in his devotion to this cause. We have manv sympathizers in the South and we wish to retain their friendship. They stand for what is best in Southern civilization, and we stand ready to hold up their hands in any worthy undertaking. We need each other. The sensible Southern Negro has come to know that his destiny is in his own hands and he must make terms with the people about him and upon whom he must depend for employment and for the protection of his person and property. So, why fear a movement looking merely to an examination of the suffrage volume, and to devise means to make all votes of equal potentiality? Isn't that the very essence of our government? The COLORED AMERICAN may be condemned for saying it, but we suggest that the investigation be not confined to the South. If Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania or any other Northern State takes advantage of her admitted constitutional right, and restricts her suffrage, let the facts be reported. Let Alabama and Ohio be treated just exactly alike. If Illinois tricks any portion of her people out of their votes and sends a man to Congress by fraud, we want to know it. A pure THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ballot is the desideratum, not the notions of individuals. The trouble with the whole matter is just this: There are States which restrict voters on account of illiteracy and poverty, who wish to exclude black voters and at the same time let in whites, who are legally disqualified. Here is where we enter our protest, and this is what stirs Mr. Crumpacker and the Northern people to action. It isn't that they care for the Negro as a Negro—it is the violation of electoral equality and the enjoyment by the South of a power based upon a system that is subservive of honest government. A principle is involved. The COLORED AMERICAN thinks that if the South wishes to be fair it should cut out the white illiterate in company with the black-one is no better nor should be more acceptable than the other. As was said last week, we are willing to stand any law that a white man must live under, and to meet any test impartially applied. If the electorate is thus reduced, there should be no complaint if representation is proportionately reduced. All States and all colors should be "tarred with the same stick" Intelligence and wealth will govern, in any event. There can be no Negro domination with a fair ballot, for a Negro who has enough education and property to qualify him, will safeguard his interests by putting the best men into power, regardless of color. Those fitted to lead will lead, and the best fitted might be white. They have the same chance we have. It is our hope that out of this turmoil will come a ballot law that will se adjust the suffrage that the best brain, the thrift and progressive spirit of both races can unite for the common good, irrespective of party, and that ignorance and vice will be forced forever to the rear. This is not a time for passion or prejudice. Let us reason together. It may be that a bloodless revolution is at hand. The sensation of the hour is the declaration of Register Judson W. Lyons in favor of Senator Hanna for President, in the event of the declination of Mr. Roosevelt to run in 1904. Since Mr. Lyons' unexpected response to an Associated Press reporter the availability of Mr. Hanna has been taken up all over the country, and the latter's friends are awakening to some arguments that had not previously occurred to them. It will be remembered that Mr. Hanna is chairman of the Republican National Committee, and is likely to remain such if he will consent to serve. Mr. Lyons is the Georgia member of this committee, and it is quite natural that he would be firm for his chief councillor's promotion, to whom he owes so much—in case President Roosevelt should prefer not to be a candidate. Mr. Hanna is long-headed and refuses to commit himself—the day of convention is too far off for definite announcements from any one. At present, Mr. Roosevelt has the right of way, and unless something unexpected happens, he will be nominated in 1904 by acclamation. Whatever glory may come by reason of ship subsidy bills, commerce, reciprocity, foreign relations, or what not, although the measures may bear the imprint of other minds will all redound to the advantage of the Roosevelt administration. No machine will be necessary to sustain his banner. If he declines the race will be an open one. Mr. Hanna will be the first choice of many, because he has the public confidence, is sound on all business propositions, is strong with labor, and he keeps his promises to everybody—Negroes and all. Mr. Fairbanks comes next, and with Roosevelt and Hanna out of it, the Hoosier Senator would be an easy winner. The situation has been crystallized after this fashion by Register Lyons' frank utterance, but no friction follows. As the matter stands today, wise-acres swear that the strongest combination would be Roosevelt and Fairbanks. The Democratic party is as calm as a seething cauldron. The several wings pretend to be making a desperate effort to flop together—but the result is confusion worse than confounded. Anti-Negro domination, anti-imperialism, anti-protection, anti-everything are the slogans that are being tried, but the invalid party fails to rally. Bryan, Hill, Gorman, Olney, Harrison, Johnson, McLean, Boies and others who rattle around in the togas once filled by Cleveland, Hendricks, Thurman, Randall and Tilden, are all at "loggerheads" as to what will give the hungry ones another whack at the pie counter. The South, always for any policy that "gets it by," is preparing to drop Populism for an Eastern alliance, and the West is trying to unload the Bryan deadweight. Northern Democrats would make an effort to divide the Negro vote in the doubtful States, if the South would stop defeating their plans by its foolish utterances on race topics. It is none of our business, perhaps, but if the Democratic party has an ounce of mother wit, and wants to make a respectable showing in the electoral column in 1904, they will get together and nominate one Grover Cleveland, of New Jersey, and whoop 'em up right. There is another run in Grover—he is only 65. He might not beat Roosevelt, but when that eminent Rough Rider dismounts after the race, he will feel slightly out of breath for several minutes. Chickens are coming home to roost to that class of politicians who reserve all their thunder against Negro disfranchisement for the stump at home, when seeking a renomination by tickling their colored hearers and getting red in the face denouncing Southern outrages. If they are so all-fired indignant, why don't they hurl these heated anathemas at their foes upon the floor of Congress, and take from the pigeon-holes some of the measures designed to break up jim crow cars, rebuke fraudulent elections and to guarantee the right of majorities to rule. If the Morrell bill, the Crumpacker resolution or any deal for reduction are introduced in good faith, why don't these gentlemen, whose hearts bleed for us when out in their districts, utilize their oratory in the Senate and House to enact these propositions into law? If there are signs of a hippodrome, some members with jelly-fish backbones will be left at home this fall. W. T. Green, a prominent Afro-American, is a candidate for a nomination as justice of the peace in Milwaukee, Wis., and is securing considerable support from Negro Republicans as a rebuke to the Republican leaders who haven't treated their colored adherents fairly. He is in the race as a non-partisan, but will accept the nomination at the hands of the Republican convention if it is tendered him. Mr. Green is the author and secured the passage of the Wisconsin civil rights bill. He, with Assemblyman McCabe, defeated the Cady bill, which, if passed, would have prevented the marriage of whites and blacks. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a past grand lodge officer of the grand lodge of Illinois. He holds the rank of past grand chancellor in the Knights of Pythias, and is the only colored man in the State holding such an honor. Besides he is a lawyer of ten years' standing, a graduate from the law school of the University of Wisconsin. The Reformer, of Richmond, Va., is in a "frame of mind" over the shabby treatment accorded the colored people of Virginia in the matter of official patronage. It says it has been Republican to the core when others have been lukewarm, but when the time comes for the division of rewards, the door is always slammed in the black man's face. Virginia has sixty-five appointments in the Census Office, only one of whom, Mrs. Julia H. Hayes, is colored—and Park Agnew, Republican dispenser of "spoils," refuses to recommend even her for permanent retention despite the yeoman service rendered by her husband in behalf of the party. The Reformer gently hints that if this kind of things continue, the Negro may be found withholding his support from such ungrateful leaders. The Indiana white citizens are close up to the throne, but the Hoosier AfroAmerican is not a national factor. Just why not, we leave to the erudite and observant editor of the Indianapolis Freeman. The activities of Senators Fair banks and Beveridge, Congressman Overstreet and his colleagues have landed a net total of one colored consul to a foreign port. Whatever the race has in Washington came in the good old days before the advent of the civil service fad, or the boys have "landed" on pulls outside of Indiana. The boys are doing pretty well in Indianapolis, but in the nation at large, the colored Hoosier, as a Hoosier, isn't a thing. The Ohio State University's pay roll is graced by but one Negro name and his post is a janitorship. Thomas V. McAllister, a leading Afro-American, has been appointed collector of customs for the district of Mississippi. The harpers on the President's Southern policy will take a brief rest. If George H. White could deliver a valedictory on the Negro under cover of the agricultural appropriation bill, why shouldn't Mr. Bellamy raise the suffrage problem during consideration of rivers and harbors? The independent journal now "rules the roost." It stands for the right and its attitude is not fixed by party bosses. The people want the truth and impartial conclusions. The "organ" is a relic of the paleozoic age. The COLORED AMERICAN ought not to advise Democrats what is best for them, but if they fail to make Hon. "Tom" Taggart, of Indiana, chairman of the National Committee they will regret it during the whole term of the little life that will be left them. It looks as if Senator Mason will win out for re-election. He has always been a staunch friend of down-trodden humanity and is not afraid to let it be known that he likes a black man when that black man is square. We want to see Senator Mason returned. The renomination of Col. John H. Deveaux as collector of customs of Savannah, Ga., pleases his many friends. He has made a most capable officer and those who have dealt with him express the fullest satisfaction with his administration. This is another sample of how President Roosevelt is eliminating the Negro from Southern politics. Some folks are queer. The "chivalric" Kentucky Legislature has gone to work and abolished the law permitting women to vote on school questions, for the reason that at the last election more colored women voted than did the whites, and there was fear of Negro domination. So white women, representing a majority, have to be disfranchised in order to keep the colored ones from outvoting them. Some folks are queer. A mass meeting was held at the Shiloh Baptist church Monday evening, for the purpose of taking under consideration, ways and means of relieving the aged colored woman in the Home on R street between 19:h and 20 h sts., northwest A goodly attendance was present. Rev. James L White presided. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave. Give names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law suits, lost or absen friends intere Life from death to grave. Give names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law suits, lost or absent friends intere you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2cen stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Deals in "All Sorts" and Offers A Bunch of Suggestions That Ought to Afford Food for Reflec tion-Easter Thoughts, Wise and Otherwise. --- "There's a chiel among ye takin' notes." Everybody is talking about the Man-on-the-Corner—presumably because he has been talking about everybody else. As you know, a talkfest is a game two can play at and he who would expose himself to the dazzling white light of publicity, must prepare himself for comment, good, bad and indifferent. We don't mind it a bit. Just treat us right, and all will be well. In endeavoring to locate us, however, you want to "be nice" to every one you meet, or you may miss your guess as to our identity. A friend of ours, being taken for the Man-on-the-Corner, was invited to dinner the other day, and another party who pretends to be us, frequents the popular Metropole Club for the sole purpose of being asked to "take something" on the score of our brilliant observations. We have ceased to expect proper reward on this sinful earth, so no complaint is entered by reason of these natural mistakes. We hope to see all friends at church tomorrow commemorating Easter day. Take on new spiritual strength, forgive all foes, and smile upon high and low—angels are often entertained unawares, and you might thus meet the real Man-on-the Corner. The Man-on-the-Corner believes that the sober sense of this community is opposed to a parade on Emancipation Day, April 16. What's the good? A street display merely serves to bring before the public a motley crowd that had better stay out of sight. Besides, it affords an opportunity for a few unscrupulous sharpers to discredit the honest celebrationists by begging money from friendly and confiding white merchants. If Negroes are determined to have a parade on the natal day of their freedom, they should be willing to put up the price themselves. As a matter of fact, the disgraceful scenes of the past ought not to be repeated. No one who has not been here on the 16th of April can have any idea of what the spectacle is like—gay and inharmonious uniforms, nags of all ages and conditions, brass bands that play out of tune, all followed in riotous disorder by a mob of colored men, women and boys! Let us continue to celebrate the anniversary of liberty's dawn, but it should be done in an orderly and dignified manner. Public speaking in a hall or church, with appropriate music, is the proper mode of showing our gratitude for the services of Lincoln, Grant and the soldiers in arms. We hear growls of discontent every day over the inconvenience and expense entailed by our people when they want to give an entertainment somewhat beyond ordinary proportions. With all due respect to the mighty minds that conceived Odd Fellows' Hall, the place is too small for a large society function, grand concert, scenic drama, or school commencement. As a result, our committees on arrangements are compelled to run to white theatrical managers and beg them for the privilege of using their auditoriums at an exorbitant rental, or to spend on Convention Hall or Grand Army Hall good hard coin that ought to go to the upbuilding of our own institutions. Just look at the case of such splendid traveling companies as the Williams and Walker aggregation, Black Patti's Troubadours, Richards and Pringle's Georgia Minstrels, and Rusco and Holland's Musical Party. They cannot get into Washington, because there isn't a house that will book them. Look now—the S. Coleridge Taylor Musical Association—on its knees to secure a place to produce an opera that is at once an honor to the Goddess of Music and a triumph of Negro genius. Local sentiment objects to the inundation of Negro patronage that these affairs bring, and the managers fel compelled to yield to it. Why not a mammoth auditorium, capable of seating at least 2,000 people—including THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. galleries? The lower floor should be so arranged that it can at times be cleared for dancing. A building of this character could be erected at a moderate cost, and a small company of colored capitalists could easily furnish the money. The location need not be in the districts where real estate is high. Get the place and the attractions, and the people will do the rest. There isn't the slightest doubt in our mind that an auditorium, of the nature described, would pay big money on the investment—especially in a city like this, where the color line is drawn with an iron hand. Traveling companies would play many dates, and past experience shows that they would be profitable. On odd weeks a vaudeville program of high-class specialty people, like Johnson and Deane, Goggin and Davis, Tom Brown, Hogan and McClain and other "top-liners," could be put on to advantage. Then a stock company of Washington talent could be organized, to produce standard plays at intervals. An accomplished artiste to head that class of work would be Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, a lady of energy and rare dramatic genius. This city is full of young ladies and gentlemen who would "so love to shine behind the footlights," that the task would be a mere matter of detail. Considering the annual "blow-outs" and "singfests" of the Amphions, Aeolian Mandolin, Orpheus, the productions of the High School ingenues, to say nothing of the Coachmen's ball, the Bannekers, the Young Men's Protective League, etc., when could such a hall ever be idle—save in the heat of summer—if then? Wake up, gentlemen of the District! Are there no Robert Churches, no Pat Chappelles among you? They are "turning 'em away" in Memphis and Tampa. If there is on God's green earth one pest that is worse than the anonymous letter-writer or the fool friend with the hair-trigger tongue, it is the whispering crank who is forever bringing you news—but is "dassent" to tell the source from which it came. "Some one told me this about you" and "a certain person said so and so"—but "S-sh, don't let on that I hinted it"—these are things we hear every day. People who deal in such trash are not worthy of confidence or belief. They frequently manufacture their wares from whole cloth and say behind the wall of an unknown nobody the mean things that lie in their own vile hearts. If you think it worth while to warn a friend of impending danger, do so—you wouldn't be worth two cents in Chinese money if you were cowardly enough to see a comrade stabbed in the back without a note of warning—but, remember the weight of a rumor depends upon the reputed veracity of its circulator and to properly draw deductions the source should be exposed. If you are not prepared to tell all—shut up! Going around the hotels, restaurants and clubs we run into a great many ex-officeholders. They are fat and healthy, wear good clothes, have ready money, and a cheery smile invariably lightens their countenance. We are moved to wonder how it is that a Government clerk who heretofore has always been "broke," when in receipt of $100 per month, is so much more "flush" when out of a public office than when in. Can any one tell? Those who frequent what is called the West Side—or First ward—seldom get away without dropping in at 1151 Twenty-first street, to have a handshake and quiet chat with Dr. Samuel Madden Pierre. He is a young man of excellent address, and his companionship is prized by a host of acquaintances. He is sociable to the last degree, but, never theless, attends to business first and never neglects a patient for the whirl of pleasure. In this way he has built up a large and lucrative practice among both white and colored, and ranks high in the Esculapian profession. He graduated from Howard Medical School in 1894. He is the worthy scion of a noble house, coming from one of Washington's oldest and most aristocratic families. Dr. Pierre married a Southern belle a few years ago, but this fact has not made him less handsome nor has he, like so many public men, disappeared from life's broad arena. He is fond of the open air and in company with his fair madame, he can be frequently seen in his fine turn-out, behind a high-stepping blooded horse. Editor Cooper informs us that Dr. Pierre is an old friend and subscriber of THE COLORED AMERICAN, and that he sets an excellent example for others by driving down to the office and paying his bill without the aid or abetment of a collector. The Man-on-the-Corner has received the following communication, evidently from "Veritas," "Pro Bone Publico," "Old Subscriber" or some other familiar card-writing fiend: "You say that the ground hog did not come out this year for fear the President would appoint a colored man in his place. Now, I heard it said that he did not come out because he feared the President would put a 'coon' in his place." So far, so good. We shan't quarrel over terms. The immortal bard of Avon has well said, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Names or designations are purely matters of taste. Negro towns seem to be the latest fad. It is not a bad one, and the formation of settlements throughout the Southland, with a full set of Negro officials from mayor down, offers a fine demonstration of our capacity for self-government. The thirst for land-getting should be taught and the conservative exercise of power will give an experience that will make for a stronger and fuller citizenship for the Negro. Let us have as many Negro towns as the situation will permit. If family pride is as potent as it is cracked up to be, we have often wondered why the Smiths don't get together and elect some one of that well-known patronymic to the Presidency. The Man-on-the-Corner is a friend to church journalism and recognizes in it a power for great good, if judiciously conducted. But, a question arises in our mind—are the colored denominational papers of the day living up to what is expected of them by the churches they purport to represent? Take up one, we find an elongated quarrel over which connection is the most ancient? Again is found a fuss in which epithets are passed as to which has the largest publishing house. In another column charges of fraudulent elections to the Bishopric are filed, and further down, gross favoritism in pastoral assignments is alleged. Open statements are made that book concerns are mismanaged, schools are secretly mortgaged, sites are selected because of "rake-offs" for boards, and sometimes immoral acts condoned by whitewashing investigations, are laid at the door of ministers in high official station. Protesting articles are excluded from church journals, they say, and editors draw salaries for doing nothing but chase around the country, gathering up delegates to place them upon the Bench of Bishops. There are certainly a few religious organs that breathe a spirit of fraternal love and Christian piety, but those that simply expose human weaknesses at the fountain head and point the people to no redress, are calculated to do more harm than good. If vice exists in the pulpit it should be rooted out; but no charge without offering affidavits and establishing a case, is to beg the question and lower the standard of religious faith. The secular press may be "butting in" to speak on this sacred topic—so the whole matter is respectfully referred to Brothers H. T. Johnson, C. H. Phillips, J. W. Smith, S. Timothy Tice, J. M. Henderson, H. T. Kealing and I. B. Scott for further discussion. It is too deep for the shallow brain of Mr. Edward W. Dale the popular soniface at Cape May, N.J., and Mr John Woodson, the jeweler and diamond broker of Philadelphia, are spending a few days in the nation's capital. WHEN LEARNING LEARN THE BEST. Dress Making School. MRS. L. R. Clark principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, a No. I439 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 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 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 Mathematical 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 Accidan 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. 9th and F Sts. Washington, D. C. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection 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 living 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. COTTAGES FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, newy, painted and papered all the latest improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J. Harry Hughes Cape May, N. J. Lost Relative WNTED—To know the whereabouts of David Walker, who is a sailor by occupation and lives or did in Boston, Mass., up until a few years ago. He was an active Mason and be-inged to the Blue Lodge No. 4 or 5. The colored Musons in Boston will please make inquiries. Information sent to William Walker, 131 First St. S. W., Washington, D.C. will be gratefully received. MISS A. L. TILGHMAN TEACHER OF MUSIC. Thorough and systematic training in instrumental and vocal music. Special attention given to pupils in the primary course, and those wishing to prepare themselves for concerts or any public or parlor entertainment. "Miss Tilghman is an accomplished musician and has devoted many years to the study of music"—Our Woman and Children." 'Miss S. L. Tilghman has proven herself to be thoroughly versed in teaching"—Odd Fellows' Journal." Apply 806 M Street, Northwest LADIES NEEDING CONFI DENTIAL TREAT MENT, 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. GOLD WATCH FREE This Elegant Solid Gold Filled Hunt'g Case Watch (Ladies' or Gent's size.) COSTS YOU NOTHING. We Are Giving Them Away If you want one enclose 2c. stamp for reply. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. ```markdown ``` 6 A Flourishing Negro Town in the Heart of Alabama—Mayor S. L Davis. Hobson City has nearly six hundred inhabitants. Three-four of its own their property. There are three churches—one Baptist and two Methodist with large memberships. There is a good school of a hundred pupils under the control of Prof. I. Gulley, and two stores that are doing a creditable business. Mrs. Annie Snow is a courteous and competent post mistress. The Mutual Aid and Odd Fellows are holding their meetings in Swayne Hall, but their lumber is on the ground, and a new building will be erected shortly. Hobson City is noted for its quietness. It is in Calhoun County, two and a half miles from Annieton, the county seat. There is access to three railroads. Lots can be purchased at reasonable rates. A man with small capital, with push and energy has a better advantage in this section of the country than most any other place in the South, having three cities and farming sections to draw upon. A great many of our men with small means make the mistake of beginning in the largest cities and counties, beside wells ablished firms. Here the competition is healthy, without crushing. A potent factor in the creation and development of the thriving little burg, Hobson City, Ala., is Rev. Samuel L. Davis. He is a self-made man, and earned by his own efforts the money that gave him his start in life. His first service was as a small boy on a farm at three dollars per month; but, before he was eighteen he was getting the highest wages among a force of forty hands. He early saw the benefits that would accrue from intelligent and united effort on the part of Negroes and in early manhood conceived a plan which ultimately resulted in the founding of Hobson city, owned controlled and officered by men of our race. It is a success, and the wealthiest whites of the state are loud in their praise of the enterprise shown by former bondmen and their descendants. Rev. Davis has a genius for public service. He gave his heart to the uplifting of the masses and realizing that they have but one chance in ten for success, he would unhesitatingly go to the door of the rich and give logical reasons why help should be extended. While known as a convincing speaker, his earnest self-sacrificing labors as a friend of humanity commend him more to favor than his abilities as an orator or writer He pleads the cause of the lowly as did Esther at the feet of the king. His advice is asked on all political issues, whether they involve the election of a justice of the peace or a president of the United States, or whether the questions deal with church or state. When his influence is given, he asks no return in boodle or personal gain, but insists upon improvement of conditions looking to the betterment of the people. For instance, when the question of removal of the court house came up, he opposed the majority sentiment and supported the minority, which was in power, provided its representatives would assist him to incorporate the town of Hobson City, where he has lived for twelve years. He defeated the corruptionists of his own race, who had sold their vote for whiskey, and the incorporation right was granted. He was one of the incorporators, but declining to accept the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. place of organizer of the city government, he entered the race himself for mayor, and was elected three times although being placed on the ticket the last time over his protest, as he wished the honor to be passed around among the deserving. Rev Davis has the confidence of his neighbors, because of his conservatism He insists upon law and order, but tempers justice with mercy where it is possible. He is a highly respected member of the mayors' organization of the state of Alabama. Hobson City will continue to grow as long as its Davises hold the reins of authority. Plans of Second Baptist Lyceum. Tomorrow is "S. Cleridge Taylor Day" at the Second Baptist Lyceum. The meeting will be held at 3:30 p m in the main auditorium, which will be elaborately decorated with cut flowers, palms, etc. The program will embrace an address on the great composer, and selections from his works by the "Hia watha" chorus, and the Trebie Clef Other musical features will be presented. President Lacy has provided a splendid list of attractions for next month. On April 6 the sixteenth, anniversary will be observed. Ex-President R W. Thompson will deliver an address reviewing the history and primal purposes of the organization; April the thirteenth, Mr. G. W. Ellis discusses the question 'Should the Negro Favor the Retention of the Philippines?' April the twentieth, Mr. J. E Shepard of North Carolina, speaks on 'Problems;' April the twenty-seventh, comes the ever welcome Prof. Kelly Miller, whose subject will be announced later. INVITATION TO MASONS. Grand International Congress to be Held at Charleston. S. C., in April. Charles C. Johnson, grand master of the Masons of South Carolina, has issued a circular letter to all grand officers present and past of the ancient and honorable fraternity of Free Masons, wherever dispersed, inviting them to be present and take part in a Grand International Masonic Congress to be held in Charleston, S C, on the 7th and 8th of April. Mr. Johnson believes that much good may be done for the cause of true Masonry, both in establishing before the world the actual facts and figures proving the regularity and legitimacy of the Masonry practiced by the Grand Lodges among C. lored Masons in this country and in Canada, and also in recommending and advising the wise course in showing disapproval of all fake and bogus organizations falsely claiming to be Masonic and peddling out so called degrees. A large attendance is expected. E J Sawyer, grand secretary, also signs the document. Next Tuesday evening, April 1, Bethel Literary and Historical Association will be addressed by Mr. Chris, J Perry, editor of The Philadelphia Tribune, subject, "The Future of the Negro Press" Tuesday evening, April 8, special announcement is made that the program will embrace "An Evening with the S. Coleridge Taylor Society." 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We will send you a large sample box FREE of CHARGE, which will prove its value, if you will plainly write your name and address on a postal card and mail promptly to CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. BENNETTB. SLADE&CO. Merchant Tailors. Our Spring and Summer Styles are now ready Suits to order a specialty;cleaning, altering and repairing: 1202 E STREET, NORTHWEST J. S. Rawlings, Mgr. at 6th and Missouri Ave. (branch.) Some Men Pay $10,000 for an expert to manage their advertising There are others who pay 5.00 for an annual subscription to printers' ink and learn what all the adver tisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10 cents to Print ers' Ink, No 10 Spruce St., New York City. --- To get the money you want, We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without deay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, E'e, without removal. Loans to salaried employees Without endorsement Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Loans of $10 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS HORSES. Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on th. Building and Loan Association plan, which ages the cost of carrying loans much less that 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 on 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 interest on deposits. Rents Safes! sides Furglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, &c, DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? 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. O. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. 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/one. 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. ee — = ; a aes AS 2 FOR NAVAL OFFICER. Name of Col. James Lewis, One of Ghe Famous “Old Guard,” Proposed—Directly in Line of Promotion. As yet, President Roosevelt has made no permanent appointment as Nayal Officer at the Port of New Orleans, oe For the time being, the duties of the post are devolving upon the chief dep- uty, Mr. Holland. It is almost certain that the President will follow the-cus- tom of the past thirty years and recog- nize the just claims of the colored voters by designating onesf our race to fill this desirable office. Several candidates have placed applications on file and their papers aré being carefully considered. In the front rank of Louisianians whose names are mentioned among the “availables” for Naval Officer is Col. James Lewis. While his appointment has been urged by some friends high in : SS a. CVS a a TEN Ss rey wy KS WY Nai Nes ay VE "4 : zz CaO TAME S&S I EF WIS the party councils, he has presented no formal application; but it is. universally conceded that he is directly in line of promotion and can stand the required test of fitness if long and faithful service in the army in the party calls: for any- thing. Republicanism cannot boast of a more ardent exponent than Colonel Lewis He has been continually on the firing lines since he left the United States army in 1864, with the rank of Captain. In 1865 he was appointed a traveling agent in the educational department of the Freedmen’s Bureau, opening schools for freedmen in 1868; was appointed sergeant on Metropolitan police, and in less than one year was promoted to Captain for brave and meritorious ser- vice. In 1870 he was nominated by the Republican Convention and elected ad- ministrator of police and served two years, when ir 1872 he was again nom- inated and elected administrator of pub- lic improvements for the city of New Orleans, defeating General G. P. T. Beauregard for that office. That year he headed the Louisiana delegation to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia. _He has always so con- ducted himself as to command the re- spect and confidence of all classes, re- gardless of race or party, which is not an easy matter, coming up through re- construction in the South. Strict integ- rity, indomitable will power has won 2 high standing seldom attained by one of our race. 4n-1877 he was elected to the United States Senate for the short term and Governor W. P. Kellogg for the long term. The Packard State Govern- ment not being sustained, he refused tc present his tredentials, but the Governor contested and was seated in the Senate President Hayes then appointed Colone Lewis Naval Officer at the port of New Orleans, which office he held until 1880 Being a delegate to the Republican Na tional Convention at Chicago, he joine forces and cast his lot with the “ol guard” of 306, under the masterfu Roscoe Conkling. He is the proud pos sessor of aspersonal letter received afte the convention from General Grant thanking his friends for their friend ship and steadfastness to him; that an his medal of the old guards are hight: treasured by himself and family. I 1883 President Chester A Arthur ap THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. pointed him United States Surveyor General for Louisiana, which place he held until he resigned to the Democratic administration of President Cleveland. After the election of President Harrison and the appointment of Governor H. C. Warmoth as Collector of the Port of New Orleans, he was appointed Clerk, Acting Deputy Collector and Inspector of Immigration. On the election of President McKinley, he was again ap- pointed United States Surveyor General, which place he is now filling, with marked ability. Colonel Lewis has always been active, in whatever lines, looking to the bet- terment of the race and party. He has always been active in Grand Army af- fairs. He is a Thirty-third Mason, a Past Grand Master and Past Grand Commander of Knights Templars. So- cially but few distinguished visitors have visited New Orleans that do not_know ofthe hospitality of Colonel Lewis’ splendid home. General U. S. Grant has been entertained in it. He has a wife and five children. A daughter graduated in music and drawing from the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston last year, and she is now a teacher of drawing in the public schools of New Orleans. His sons are helding good and responsibt@ places in Dusiness houses in their home city. Colonel Lewis’ record is an open book. It is the story of struggle and triumph and presents a picture of whica any race should be proud. President Roosevel could not perform a more graceful ac than send to the Senate the name of thi: gallant old “war horse” as Naval Offices at the port of New Orleans. MR, HILYER’S SUGGESTION: Men Actively Engaged in Trade Should Leadin Organizing Bus- iness League. Eprror Cororep AMERTCANS—The sug- gestion of “The Man-on-the-Corney” that a meeting be called looking to the formation of a branch of the National Negro Business League is a_ good one. The National Convention will meet in Richmond next, August. It would be a great pity if this matter should be al- lowed to go by default and Washington, the capital of the Nation, should not be represented. ‘The business interests of colored people in Washington, while by no means what they should be, judged by their numbers and_ earnings, is yet considerable. A good beginning has been made. The race is slowly but surely learning to patronize one another in business. A hard lesson, but they are learning it. The suggestion, however, that the writer and the Union League should lead in the movement to organize a local league is not well made. Let some of our active business men who are in the harness, take the lead. I am sure the Union League will push it along. Let Mr. Bailey, Mr. McCary, Mr. Dabney, C. L. Marshall, Jefferson Bros., Gray & Bro.. Mr. Jefferson the contractor of South Washington, E. Murray, and such men start this movement. If they start it it will be a success. ANDREW F. HILYER. Peiion for Morrell Bill. The District Afro-American Council has put into circulation a petition ad dressed to both houses of Tong’e%e, urging the esrly passage of the Morrell bill, whieh forbids railroad officials from ssparating pas3engers on account ofrace or color, Tbe papers are in series and are being pushed in many quarters. The bill should beenacted into law in the interest of decency and fair p’ay to al ya! people and the only way so secure practical results ie to show o Congress that the race Is terribly in earnest about the matter. A mass meeting was held last even- ing at Blsine laviacibles Hall, under she auspices of the Personal Liberty League. The principal speaker was Lawyer Thomas L. Jones who pro- tested vigorously against Negro dis- franchisement and the Jim Crow cat evil. 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ENCAMPMENT. Every public function that Washington conducts provokes a disscussion of the race problem. Why? Because there are so many misguided people here who insist upon treating the Negro as if he were an alien element—a creature that requires special consideration and whose needs are different from those of the main body of the American public. And then, we are so inharmonious in our own relations that it is difficult for any man or set of men to go forward as an authorized spokesman, to say what we want as a people. The leaders of the dominant race have often been confused by opposing delegations, ea h and all claiming to represent the desires of the Negro masses. Generally, they prefer to ignore us altogether, rather than be put to to task of deciding between Negro factions. They cannot tell whether one coterie has power to speak for others than themselves or whether another delegation may be simply a modern prototype of the three Tooley street tailors, who palmed them selves off as 'the people of England." When political office is to be conferred, or school matters are to be adjusted, or inaugurations are to be managed, we are confronted by the same old problems, and the same old questions — first, of what to do with the Negro, and then who are the "real" Negr es So now comes the G. A. R. E campment. Veterans who fought for the preservation of the Union are to be honored. The black veterans—the bravest of the brave—will be here and a large following of friends will come with them. Some one asks, how shall we handle these people? Washington conditions are so peculiar, they say, and everybody proceeds to work themselves into a fever heat over the diffl ulties that are conjured up. The Colored American wishes to remark, in all c ofness, that there isn't the slightest need for all this Theremay be fun in setting up a man of straw for the mere p's ```markdown ``` time of knocking him down, but no useful purpose is served thereby. The whole matter of entertaining the colored veteran can be solved by treating him just as others are to be treated—his case is not special. Open wide every door, and trust to his judgment which he chooses to enter. Appoint on the public comfort committee, and all other committees, a suitable number of worthy colored men, and they, like the Irishman, German or Jew, will so distribute their efforts as to look after the persons or classes whom they may happen to feel needs them most. It may be that colored veterans prefer to stop at colored hotels and boarding houses. If so, naturally a colored man will be appealed to for directions, etc. He will be on hand, and prepared to serve the situation that he best understands. As far as restaurants and temporary conveniences are concerned, Commissioner Macfarland can easily issue rigid instructions that, at least during the encampment, the usual bars must be let down or the civil rights law will be invoked. That will settle an embarrassing feature, and do no harm, for we daresay, few colored men care to visit a place of business where they know their presence is distasteful, when a colored house or a broad minded white merchant is ready and anxious to serve them. Let Chairmen Warner, Weller and others appoint representative colored men on the several committees, just as all the other people are a pointed, and the problem will solve itself. No special legislation or special treatment is desired. The way to settle this whole Negro agitation, as we have said, is to throw open the town to all alike, and trust the Negro to exercise the discretion charact ristic of men and women of common sense. Investigations are feared only by the guilty. THE DOUGLASS LETTER AGAIN. For the benefit of the captious editor of the Indianapolis World, let it be said that rs Helen Douglass writes her own letters, frames her own speeches, and knows just what to say upon any and all occasions The "instrumentality" of The Colored American, in connection with the letter to the Douglass School at Indianapolis, consisted merely in telling her of the contemplated honor to her late husband She was delighted to learn of this evidence of the increasing reverence for the departed sage, and regretted her inability to be present. Taking careful note of the date and name of principal, she volunteered to write a letter if we thought an expression of her appreciation of Mr Douglass' worth and work would add to the inspiration his grand life had already furnished the young The result is history. That's all. The true worker is unmindful of applause or the lack of it. CIVIL RIGHTS IN NEBRASKA. An item has been going the rounds of the press announcing that the Negroes of Omaha, Nebraska, had organized a stock company to operate coaches to convey them to and fro about the city; also stating that this action was rendered necessary on account of the street car company's insistence upon providing separate accommodations for white and colored passengers. The Colored American accepted the report in good faith and gave it further circulation. We are very glad to say that there is no truth in the rumor and that the great state of Nebraska is not guilty of such a violation of decency, Christian ethics and constitutional rights as would make a company of the kind a necessity. Mr. W. J. Singleton, the alert Washington correspondent of the Omaha Enterprise, writes that a civil rights bill was drawn by Dr M. O. Ricketts, who served two terms in the Nebraska Legislature, and passed the legislature in 1897 and the law has been rigidly enforced ever since. Such a thing as discrimination in any form would not be tolerated or countenanced in Omaha by the better class of people, without regard to color, sex or previous condition of servitude. He adds that the citizens of Nebraska feel humiliated by reason of the currency given such a misleading statement. We appreciate Nebraska's liberal attitude toward us, and take pleasure in correcting an inadvertent error. Do not be discouraged. The pendulum of life swings as far one way as it does the other. WHITE ILLITERACY IN THE SOUTH. We join the Atlanta Constitution in deploring the awful degree or illiteracy existing among the poor whites of the South. In fifty years, with school houses dotting every hillside, there are few signs of improvement among the "cracker" class. These are the people who give the South a bad name, by openly defying the law and refusing to contribute to the advancement of culture and Christianity. They won't work as long as they can cheat a Negro, feeling that to be compelled to earn an honest living is a disgrace. The better element should keep up the agitation against white ignorance, and the general educational movement will find a large field for operation when it gets into working order. A million dollars won't be a drop in the bucket compared with what will be needed. A few white Tuskegees should be provided, to teach this poor class how to work and a strict vagrancy law should be applied unless they use their knowledge in diligent fashion. White illiteracy must go if the South is to be come what it should be. How shall the Negro help to solve the white man's problem? THE BUSINESS LEAGUE The people of Richmond, Virginia, are making preparations for the entertainment of the National Negro Business League which meets in that city on the 25th, 26th and 27th of August. The indications are that this meeting will be the largest and most successful meeting that the League has had. Every part of the country should be represented by thorough going, successful business men. The committee on the program is taking great care to see that no one is permitted to go on the program except those who have made a success in some business direction. In those parts of the country where there are no local Business Leagues organizations should be put on foot at once and arrangements made to send a representative or representatives to the Richmond meeting. Dr. J W. E. Bowen, of Atlanta. has become so much interested in the national organization that he has volunteered to devote a considerable portion of his time to encouraging and assisting in the organization of Leagues in various parts of the country. Those who desire more definite information concerning the scope and work of the National League should write Mr. E. J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee, Ala. The desire for a pure ballot cannot be called sectionalism. It is a national demand. Woman, voter or voteless, is a mighty power in the work of inspiring good citizenship. Mr. Crumpacker is not frightened by the vociferous fulminations of the southern disfranchisers. No side issues should divide the Negro forces at the big business meeting at Riehmond in August. There should be one compact, united gathering representing every interest. The Negro in the public service is compelled to be extraordinarily careful. What is passed over as a pardonable direliction in a white employee, means dismissal if a Negro is the culprit. Ben Tillman, we take it, doesn't desire to fellowship with Booker T. Washington. It is queer, isn't, it, that President Roosevelt and Prince Henry cheerfully invite what Tillman contemptuously refuses. The Washington Mirror, devoted to scandal social scavenging and personal diatribe, argues in favor of separate street cars in this city for colored people. We don't believe in such separation as a rule, but when we think of having to ride in the same conveyance with such people as the editor of the Mirror, the proposition has s me elements of merit. Every kind of education that helps the white man will help the black man. The only basis for urging one kind as against another is evidence showing which is most beneficial to the individual to whom the instruction is to be offereded. Opportunity, environment, utility, and personal adaptability, duly considered, ought to settle the question without difficulty. The natural law is a safe guide. We heartily congratulate Hon. William H. Moody upon his elevation to the Cabinet, although his absence in the House of Representatives will be felt by our people. He has always been firm for the right, and his activity in behalf of suffrage reform and the impartial enforcement of law has done much to ameliorate the Negro's condition throughout the land. He will make a useful Secretary of the Navy, and in his wider area of public duty we bespeak for him the sympathy and support of all loyal Americans Last week The Colored American published a letter from Mr Magnus L Robinson fully covering all the points brought out by a recent query relative to the existence and purposes of the McKinley Normal and Industrial School, at Alexandria. The communication leaves us little to say, except by way of commendation of Mr. Robinson and his associate for their courage and tenacity in accomplishing so much for practical education, under so many serious difficulties. The school bears marks that suggest endurance, and the work it is doing, as well as the greater work that it will do, is sure to make for a higher order of things in other years. The location, both for convenience and historical associations, is chosen with singular appropriateness. AFTER TWELVE YEARS. Mt. Zion Church an Enduring Monument to The Christian Zeal of Rev. Morton Winston Philadelphia, Pa., Special.—Of all the blessings which Providence has allowed man to enjoy, the greatest, to my mind, is the religious liberty. The social and political blessings are as naught when compared to the religious; for they are simply transitory and will soon pass away; but that which gives us an insight to the world beyond will last even to the endless ages of eternity. Church history plays a conspicuous part in the lives of men, for when we build up churches we raise up monuments unto Him that giveth all things. And they stand amid the people, not only in the hearts of men as the ancient pyramids to stand for ages. The Rev. Morton Winston, of Mt. Zion Church, of Germantown, has just finished the twelfth year as the pastor of that church and during these twelve years he has erected a magnificent structure on Rittenhouse street in the old historic Germantown. Not only has the Rev. Winston erected in the eyes of his people a house of worship, but deep down in their hearts he has built up the principles of a living God. If we work upon marble it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if we rear up temples, they will crumble into dust, but if we work upon the immortal minds, imbue them with the principles "the just fear of God and the love of fellow men," we will engrave upon those tablets something that will brighten through all eternity. This has been done by Rev. Winston, a preacher, surely sent from God, ordained to preach before the beginning of the world, commissioned to carry the gospel unto dying men. If men are not called by God, their works on this earth are as naught and wrought in vain. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church may boast of its pastor as one of the followers of Christ. Rev. Winston is a Virginian by birth, coming from that grand old State that sends forth true and noble manhood. He came to Philadelphia after building up the Sancannac Baptist Church of Chester county, Pa., and began the church in Germantown under great difficulty and many obstacles, for on Sundays he would have to move from place to place to conduct his service, sometimes at Town Hall, Parker's Hall and then at Stokes' Block. He started the Mt. Zion Church in 1890 with only twenty-two members and since that time he has fellowshiped 1,785 members and now has 850 members. He has erected a beautiful edifice of Germantown gray stone, costing $26,600, having a seating capacity of 1,100 persons, the main auditorium and a lecture room. Within the past twelve years the Rev. Winston and church have raised $14,000 and paid it on their beautiful building. They have built up a work among the colored people in Germantown taking in the leading people of that section. This church during its short life, has organized two missions, one now a recognized church and doing well; the other will soon be organized into a church. The Mt. Zion Church is doing in itself a wonderful work and the pastor is well beloved among his people and by all the people in Germantown. At the anniversary held last week, the church was crowded and with the clergymen of Philadelphia and vicinity, received many congratulations upon his successful administration. A short program was rendered after which the congregation repaired to the lecture room where a sumptuous repast was served to every one present. A purse from the members and friends of the church was presented to the pastor; it contained $100, in appreciation of the great service he has rendered during his pastorage. Lincoln University Orchestra and Glee Club made their debut in Philadelphia on last Thursday at the Wesley A. M. E. Church, in a fine concert. The church was well filled and the beautiful strains from that orchestral music was indeed enchanting. The selections by the orchestra were well rendered and gives great credit to the leader, Mr. Martin Bethel. The solo by Mr. Magaya entitled "Girls," was greatly applauded by the audience. Mr. Albert Warren's recitation entitled "The Maniac," was certainly a fine piece of work, showing the great talent in the ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A UNITED STATES MARSHAL Thanks Peruna For His Rapid Recovery From Catarrh. EX-UNITED STATES MARSHAL MATTHEWS, OF MISSISSIPPI. Hon. S. S. Matthews, ex-United States Marshal of Mississippi, in a recent letter to The Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus, Ohio, written from Hazelhurst, Miss., says: "I am happy to say that I am cured of catarrh and need no more attention from you. It is a great satisfaction that I am able to write you that Peruna has in my case done all that you claim, and that I will need no more medicine." The great multitude take this remedy without any other advice than the directions to be found upon the bottle and in the pamphlets. There are those who prefer, however, to correspond with Dr. Hartman during their sickness. To all young man. After the program refreshments were served in the basement. The St. Thomas P. E. Church service was very impressive on Palm Sunday, the Processional of Palms by the choir was one of the main features of the morning. The sermon by the pastor, Rev. Maguire, was in keeping with the day. In the evening the choir rendered Gounod's "Gallea" very beautifully. The church was crowded and the choir worked well, sustaining its good reputation. Rev. Beckett, of Baltimore, was in the city last Sunday and preached an excellent sermon at the Union A. M. E. Church. Mr. Samuel Kennedy, of Lincoln University, was in the city last week. Invitations have been received for the marriage of Miss Julia Songo and Mr. James Williams at St. Thomas' P. E. Church on March 31st, at 4 p. m. Miss May Rolling paid a visit to Atlantic City on yesterday. A KENTUCKY GENIUS. Concluded from First Page. W. S. Taylor for Governor. On July 6, 1898, Mr. Bell was united in the holy bonds of wedlock with Miss Nora Kincaid, of Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Kincaid was the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Anderson and Hannah Kincaid. She is a graduate of the Manual Training High School of Indianapolis, an expert stenographer and a gifted musician. Her beautiful home in West Chestnut street, Louisville, is the center of the musical, literary and social culture around the Ohio Falls. Her chief pride is in her bright little son, S. An- the pamphlets. There are those who prefer, however, to correspond with Dr. Hartman during their sickness. To all derson Bell, one year of age, whom she, with true maternal instinct and affection calls, "The sweetest flower that ever grew beside a human door." December 5, 1901. Mr. Bell resigned his place in the public schools, which he had so ably and honorably filled for a decade, to accept the position as Storekeeper-Gauger in the Internal Revenue Department for the Western District of Kentucky. Perhaps no man of color is so widely known in this State. His position as State Grand Secretary of the U. B. F. for four years—an order numbering thousands of our race in its membership—has brought him a most varied and extensive acquaintance. Sightly paraphrased, how apt are the remarks of Antony over the noble Brutus as applied to him: "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, this was a man." Upon the altar of a life-long friendship that always was, and now is, and we hope ever will be beyond the reach of detraction—higher than the earth-born passions of hate and envy can strike—this characterization—a token of regard and esteem—is laid by the hand of Wm. HUNDLEY GOODALL. JUST A LOCAL AFFAIR. A very toothsome, yet impromptu dinner, was served at Gray and Costley's last Monday evening and embrace all of the delicacies of the season and including every gamut of good things. Among those present were: Messrs J. H Carter of New York. J. W. Gray. H. A Peyton, L. H. Costlev, Paris Archer, the noted turfman, O. H. Thom, as and Edward E. Cooper, 9 such he will make prompt and careful answer without charge. Hon. J. F. Crooker of Buffalo, N. Y. who was for years Superintendent of Schools at Buffalo, in a letter dated October 16, writes: "I have been a sufferer from catarrh six or seven years, and after trying many remedies, was induced by a friend to take Peruna. The results have been highly satisfactory. I take pleasure in recommending Peruna to any trying many remedies, was induced by a friend to take Peruna. The results have been highly satisfactory. I take pleasure in recommending Peruna to any one suffering with catarrh, as my cure is complete. Hon. B.B. Doviner, Congressman from West Virginia, in a letter from Washington, D. C. to The Peruna Medicine Co., says the following of their catarrh remedy, Peruna: "I join with my colleagues in the House of Representatives in recommending your excellent remedy, Peruna, as a good tonic and also an effective cure for catarrh." Mrs. Mary C. Fentress writes from Paradise, Tex., the following: "I think I can say that your good advice and medicine has cured me of chronic catarrh. I have had no pains in my head since I have taken Peruna. I have been in bad health ever since 79, and have taken a good many medicines which were only of temporary relief. Peruna is the catarrh cure. The Peruna stopped my catarrh of the head so that it did not become chronic, and I am very thankful for Dr. Hartman's advice and medicine." Peruna is a specific for all catarrhal diseases. It acts quickly and beneficially upon the inflamed mucous membrane thus removing the cause of catarrh. Catarrh is catarrh wherever located. Catarrh is essentially the same everywhere. The remedy that will cure catarrh in one situation will cure it in all situations. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio, for a free book. A BIRTHDAY RECEPTION. Tendered Mr. C. F. Thompson—Many Presents Received-An Enjoyable Occasion! A very pleasant surprise was tendered Mr. C F. Thompson in honor of his birthday at his residence on Connecticut avenue. He was the recipient of a great many useful and valuable presents, to say nothing of cut flowers and tropical plants. Games, music and dancing were indulged in until supper was announced, when the guesses repaired to the dining room where the beautiful flower-jacked table fairly groaned under a weight of good things. All drank to the health of Mr. Thompson, who responded with the wit for which he is noted. The guests left in the "wee sma' hours," every one wishing his birthday should soon come again. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr and Mrs J. R. H. Seabrooks, Miss R. Thompson, Sidney Clarkson; Miss Srothers, Farrow, Honald, Merriweather, Spriggs, Hopan, Messrs. C. F. Thompson, Dan Mason, Henry Clarkson, T. Johnson, Koonce. T. Johneon, Arthur Clarkson of New York, J H Hackett and others. Mrs Bettie G. Francis, the well known member of the Washington school board, contributed a most interesting article to the Springfield, Mass. Republican, March 16 h. Her subject was "Uncle Joe's Disfranchisement" which treats of the new voting requirements of Maryland. It will be treated at length in the next issue of this paper.