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Library of Congress The COLORED American NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. XI NO. 51. MEETING OF MR. WASHINGTON AND PRINCE HENRY. German Nobleman and Ex-Slave Educator Exchange Courtesies Upon the Broad Plaza of Personal Worth Honors at Carnegie Hall. The angel has said unto me, "Write," and I'm going to write. If the substance of what is written does not entertain or edify the public, it is no fault of mine—it is the angel's. It all depends upon my ability to make the things these eyes have seen in the flesh as real to the mental vision of others through the medium of a newspaper column as they are to the one who beheld them on the spot where they happened. I spent one week in New York quite recently, and the events which transpired during that time gave me a new lease upon life, because they infused me with fresh courage and filled me with a great hope. I wish everybody who is interested in the Negro's welfare, but who has fallen into the slough of despond, could have been in New York several weeks ago. In the first place the aforesaid everybody would have been piloted to Carnegie Hall on a certain Wednesday night in March to hear Booker Washington speak. A terrible blizzard had raged all day and I feared that few people would be present. My fears were groundless, however. Carnegie Hall seats 2,800 people to a man and every seat was full. "In spite of the obstacles against which the Negro has to contend and in spite of the various things which discourage him," said Bishop Potter, who was introducing Mr. Washington, "this large audience here on such an inclement night, after such a stormy day, is proof positive that the Negro has still many friends left in New York, anyhow." The thunder of applause which followed testified that the good Bishop had correctly interpreted the presence of the vast concourse of people before him. Remember, please, that it was not only a question of quantity but one of quality also, for this audience was largely composed of the wealthiest and most influential citizens of New York. It such people have the deep interest in the Negro's welfare, which their presence on such a night indicates, the Negro has really no cause to lose either irrage or hope. Bishop Potter made an amusing reference to the Roosevelt-Washington dinners, which fairly brought down the use. "The gentleman who is to address us to-night." said the Bishop, took dinner with President Roosevelt the White House not long ago, as one of you have probably heard. I is on a train out West, when I first armed of the excitement it created. I it off at the first station at which we stopped and sent the following telegram to President Roosevelt: "I congratulate you upon your guest WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 5, 1902. WOMEN OF THE HOUR. MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. The Negro Race's Typical Exemplar of The Bright Side of the Twentieth Century. Writer, Platform Orator and Friend of Humanity. I have entertained him in my own home and a worthier guest never sat at my table.’ This statement was cheered to the echo. “I neglected to impose secrecy upon the Western Union Telegraph people,” continued the good Bishop, “and somehow it leaked out that I sent such a message. Ever since then I have been receiving intimations from my Southern friends, that my presence South is not it all desirable.” “My friends, it is hard to follow the King, I assure you.” As has already been stated, some of the best wealthiest people in New York participated in this meeting. Mr. Wm. J. Shieffelin, who is a direct descend of the great John Jay, and who marry Cornelius Vanderbilt's granddaughter presided. But I must not dwell long on a single feature of this event week, for there were others. Then came the man in whose honor this vast audience had assembled. The applause which greeted him both before and after the eloquent and forcible appeal in behalf of his race was deafening. With critical ears I listened for some utterance to which the most confirmed stickler for the higher education of the Negro might take exception—and I listened in vain. In Mr. Washington's plea for the industrial training of the great masses of his people, not one word was spoken at which any man clothed in his right mind could cavil or carp. Mr. Ogden, who is a prince in appearance, and by no means a pauper in purse, arose to solicit subscriptions for the maintenance of Hampton and Tuskegee, after Mr. Washington had finished his address. He began by saying, "My friends, it is hard to follow the King, I assure you." As has already been stated, some of the best and wealthiest people in New York participated in this meeting. Mr. Wm. Jay Shieffelin, who is a direct descendant of the great John Jay, and who married Cornelius Vanderbilt's granddaughter, presided. But I must not dwell too long on a single feature of this eventful week, for there were others. Two nights after Mr. Washington spoke in Carnegie Hall, the Hampton students, consisting of both Negroes and Indians, gave a concert in the same place. The price for admission seemed to be exorbitant. In order to buy a whole box one's bank account had to be fat indeed and desirable seats were considered cheap at five dollars. Now, a concert by colored students is not such a novelty after all, and I could not help wandering whether there would be sufficient people present to pay for the hall. The question was answered for me beyond the peradventure of a doubt, when I reached Carnegie Hall, just before the concert began. The lobby or vestibule was full of people who looked unhappy about something. I made my way [Continued on 9th Page.] PRICE, FIVE CENTS. THE NEGRO ATHIS BEST THE NEGRO ATHIS BEST HIGH SOUL EXEMPLIFIED IN THE WORKS OF TAYLOR. Mr F. J. Loudin Describes The New Triumphs of The Brilliant Young Anglo-African Composer Pen Pictures from London's Musical Arena Yesterday was a red letter day with me, for it was a day of new triumphs for the great Negro composer, S. Coleridge-Taylor, and I am sure would have given encouragement and inspiration to every member of the race could they have been there, and especially to those in Washington belonging to the society which has the honor to bear his name. As for myself, I confess that I could hardly tell whether I was in the flesh or in the spirit, for I doubt very much if that modest, unassuming composer, conductor and performer exults one-half as much over his own triumphs as I do, for he always impresses me as being wholly unconscious of his own great achievements, much less the position into which he is lifting the race by his genius. Two or three weeks ago he had asked me if I would be in London on March 8th, adding that on that day some of his works were to be performed at Bechstein Hall—which, by the way, is the most fashionable hall in the world's metropolis—I went to the concert and bought a program (you have to buy your programs over here) which I scanned hastily to see whose names were on it as composers. First stood the name of that old master, Beethoven; then came Bach and Mozart; next came S. Coleridge-Taylor, followed by Hayden. Scarlatti, Divorak and Herschel, with a few others less eminent. To find his name in such excellent company was in itself to me a source of delight. Then there arose the thought within me, "How will he measure up when so closely identified with the old and modern masters, for it is one thing to be a giant among pigmies, and quite a different matter to be a giant among men. The program was opened by that wonderfully gifted violin artist, Miss Ethel Barnes, playing Beethoven's Sonata in G Op. 30 No. 3, in a most entertaining manner. Then followed one of Bach's songs and the Air Dove Sono (from Figaro) by Mozart. But the songs were not remarkably well sung. Then came the feature of the day—at least so it was to me—and if one may judge by the applause (which, however, is seldom, if ever, tumultuols in an extremely fashionable audience of Londoners, such as this was), so it was to the audience. The title was "Violin solos—Negro Fantasias. Dedicated to Miss Ethel Barnes, 1 Kroo Song. S. Coleridge-Taylor. (First performance.) Miss Ethel Barnes, accompanied by the author." [Continued on 12th Page.] 10 Wanted to Know-- Will Schley and Miles pool issues. Is Senator Hanna really "out of it." Did you lose any money at Bennings. Is the North still afraid of the South. What has become of Dr. J. J. Chil coat. Will Henry Y. Arnett enter the ministry. Is your name on the public comfort committee. Why not "warm up" to the new Sparta Club. If Ex. Recorder Cheatham is to return to Congress. When will Manual Training School, No, 2, be opened. If the fool killer hasn't been taking a vacation this week. If corjuring up spooks isn't a time-wasting operation. If Thomas A. Johnson doesn't think June a long time off. Will it be Col. James Lewis for naval officer at New Orleans Who will be District delegates to the next national convention. When that alleged Roosevelt Club is to be organized in the District. Will the Coleridge Taylor Association be able to hire a suitable theater. Has "Hon." Tom Allen landed on the Senator Mason band wagon. Will not Mr. George W. Ellis conclude to postpone his trip to Africa. Why preachers cannot understand that it is the short sermon that "takes." Why the Negro cannot get over this detestable "If I can't, you shan't" policy. If Col. James A. Gray, of Gray and Costley's, now has a string tied to his hat. Cannot the District Afro-American Council put the local jim crow cars out of business. If we haven't had a surfeit of "My Dear Alphonso and Gaston" business in giddy society. Why not federate all the female clubs of the District under the Woman's League. How about the omission of Miss Lucy E. Moten's report from the school resume. What has Harry C. Smith got against Senator Hanna—except that Hanna is "onto his curves" If John S Durham or W. H. Richards would really accept the principalship of the High School. If there isn't plenty of room for the new down-town Sparta Club. Why not some aggressive action looking the admission of colored students at Annapolis and West Point. If quiet diplomacy is not more influential than noisy vociferation. Wouldn't it be fitting and proper to name Consul Mahlon Van Horn for governor of the Danish West Indies. If it isn't well to know just exactly what you want, before getting into the presence of one Theodore Roosevelt. When the Ministerial Union will rise up and stop the jim crow cars from running on this side of Long Bridge. Why the excise board always insists upon making examples of Negro clubs when the law needs a little tightening. Why our Virginia Baptist friends don' keep their controversies out of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the papers, and air their charges in the courts. If self-respecting Negroes will go to the Charleston Exposition to be insulted by placards indicative of racial separation. If the weekly "fire" at the Census Office isn't a "burning," shame—especially as far as the vanishing Negro is concerned. If the Government Printing Office is trying to break up all the Negro newspapers by capturing all the good colored printers. If Henry P. Slaughter is keeping things in line for a certain Kentuckian who is now conceded to be of national proportions. Why not give Mr. Daniel Murray united support in his efforts to extend Washington's hospitality to encampment visitors. Is Representative Morrell sincere about that bill opposing Jim crow cars, or is it a sop to hold Philadelphia's Negro vote in line. Wouldn't the white pulpit inspire more confidence in its religion if it embraced about one hundred Algernon Sidney Crapseys. If Kelly Miller's glowing tribute to President Roosevelt had any significance beyond personal admiration of a brave and sincere master of affairs. If the bill to secure the Freedmen's Inquiry Commission is to be given a backset by the bickering of the brethren over who are to have the places. If the enemies of Recorder Dancy haven't about concluded that he beats 'em all in making scholarly speeches without betraying himself into unwise utterances. If Mr. Littlefield considers that had it not been for the Negro's valor in 1861 and 1865, the United States would be two republics, and we would not be in it as a world power. Why the Negro insists upon becoming excited every time a difference of opinion arises anent some public matter, instead of calmly bringing about unity through a few mutual concessions. TIMELY TOPICS Mr. W. J. Abrams, the popular Georgetown tonsorialist, was united in marriage with Miss Ella A. Brown, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the residence of the bride. The bridal tour will include Annapolis, Md., and other points. Dr. W. S. Montgomery, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Washington. D. C., delivered an address before the Association of Colored Teachers of the State of Maryland at the Morgan College Friday evening of last week. His subject was "The Civics of Education." The People's Literary, M street between 6th and 7th streets northwest, is arranging to close on the last Wednesday evening in April. The season has been brilliant and successful, and reflects credit upon the managerial skill of Messrs. John D. Fossett and L. M. King. Mr. A. D. 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Sold at all drug stores, ten for five cents. Be sure to get the genuine. Don't be fooled by substitutes. Ten samples and thousand testimonials will be mailed to any address for five cents, forwarded to the Ripa Chemical Company, No.10 Spruce St., New York. Lloyd Gibbs, the tenor, has gone to California. Major Taylor the great cyclist refuses to ride on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., are to visit the Tuskegee Institute during the latter part of April Bishop Alexander Walters is making a tour of the middle West on business connected with his Church and the National Afro-American Council. Dr. Frissell has invited Rev. C. I. Withrow to speak at the anniversary exercises of Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, April 23rd. Dr. J. L. M. Curry has shown that out of 1 705,293 illiterates of voting age in this country, 1 139 837 are found in the eleven late Confederate states. The largest Negro secret organization is the Blue Grass Lodge, K. of P. at Lexington, Ky., which has a membership numbering nearly five hundred. Rev. W. A. M. Cypress, pastor of the A M E Zion church, Gettysburg, P., died March 19, 1904, at said place. He was at one time pastor of the John Wesley church, Washington, D. C. The legislature of Kentucky has done a gracious act in passing the bill appropriating fifteen thousand dollars for a dormitory and five thousand dollars annually, to the State Normal School Miss Sarah Voorhes, daughter of Hon. Robert Smalls was united in marriage Wednesday evening last at the First Baptist church, Beaufort, S. C. The happy couple will be at home April 8th at 2913 Walton street, Denver, Col. There were twenty-six graduates in medicine from Shaw University last week, the largest class in its history. The members of the class represented nine states. The diplomas were awarded and degrees conferred by Governor Avcock. The Connectional Council of the A. M. E Zion Church will meet at Jacob Street Tabernacle, Louisville, Kentucky, August 28th. All bishops, general officers, and officers of general boards are required and expected to be present by order of the General Conference. Dr. M. C B Mason, Senior Secretary and Field Agent of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society, is to deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee, Thursday, May 29th. Dr. Mason is one of the strongest men of our race, and is a powerful, eloquent and convincing speaker. T. A. Curry, of South McAlester, Indian Territory, is the only Negro railroad contractor in the southwest, and probably in the United States He works from two hundred to three hundred men, and operates his own commissaries, has his own clerks, secretaries, paymasters, stenographers, etc. Mrs. Abbie Wright Lyon, wife of Rev. Ernest Lyons, of Baltimore, who was shot and severely wounded several days ago by a barber named Charles Hare is still in a precarious condition. Hare, who attempted suicide by shooting himself, will recover. There is much mystery surrounding the episode. Rev. P. Butler Thompkins, pastor of St. James Presbyterian church, of New York City at Aiken, S. C. March 18th, af longed sickness. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Thompkins, though yet a young man, had become an important factor in the great work of giving the privileges of the gospel to the colored people of the Metropolis, Rev. Thompkins' remains were taken to New York for inerment. The announcement of the death of Rev. Leigh Benjamin Maxwell comes as a shock to his host of friends and admirers. It was known for sometime that he was seriously ill and that the end was near, yet when it came the shock was felt. No man who had attained the prominence of Mr. Maxwell was more beloved and respected. His was a life of exemplary action. His funeral took place at Atlanta, Ga. Mr. William Jay Schieffelin, who so ably managed the Armstrong Association meeting at Carnegie Music Hall in New York, at which Booker T. Washington received an ovation, is a multi millionaire. He is the grand son of the famous John Jay, and married a daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt. He was master of ceremonies at the Waldorf-Astoria reception to Prince Henry, and showed marked courtesies to Mr: Washington, Mrs. Terrell, and the singers from Hampton, For Good Citizenship A largely attended meeting at which ringing notes were sounded for "Good Citizenship" by three of the race's best exemplars of civic progress, was held Sunday, March 23 at the People's Congregational church. Rev. T. M Nixon pastor, presided. Prof. George Wm. Cook, of Howard University, spoke of "Good Citizenship Among the Common People." Prof Kelly Miller, also of Howard, talked on "The Educational Aspect of Good of Citizenship," and Mrs. Mary Church Terrell discussed "Good Citizenship from a Woman's Point of View. The addresses were intensely practical, and worthy conduct was held up as the Negro's surest and easiest passport to public favor. Mrs. Terrell's speech was one of the best of her many able presentations, and it is especially referred to here because of her very timely warning to women, that notwithstanding their voteless condition, they have ever been the corner-stone of good citizenship and the vital element in national and local reforms. The music by the choir was excellent. An S. Coleridge Taylor Evening. Next Tuesday evening, April 8, the session of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, at Metropolitan A. M. E. church, will take the form of "An Evening with S. Coleridge Taylor." The program will be furnished by the S Coleridge Taylor Choral Society. Interesting facts about the personality of the great Anglo-African composer will be brought out and his music analyzed and illustrated by Mrs. Robert Pelham on the piano and by Mr. Clarence C. 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Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE NEGRO PRESS. Editor C. J. Perry Takes a Hopeful View of the Future of Colored Opinion Moulders. Christopher J. Perry, Esq., Editor of "The Philadelphia Tribune," addressed the Bethel Literary Society last Tuesday evening, his subject being "the Future of the Afro-American Press." Within the past few years affairs in newspaperdom have gone through a process of evolution. While no distinctive change has taken place suddenly, the average paper of today is quite different from that of a few years ago. Most of the changes of the past have been beneficial to the patron, some have benefitted both publisher and patron, while not a few have been detrimental to the former, increasing his labors without augmenting his profits. That this evolution is to continue there can be no doubt. In view of this fact, it may be well to pause and inquire, "What is the future of the Negro Press?" That there is a future for the Negro Press is certain. No human agency for the upbuilding of the race has a larger field in which to operate, nor a larger constituency to draw upon in the prosecution of its mission. A public journal, aside from its work as a vehicle of information, is the medium through which the people express their views of men and measures. It occupies the exalted position—when properly directed—of leader of thought, which should govern the affairs of municipal or national importance. There has been a steady advance, not only in the number, but a decided improvement in the character of our editors and publishers. The men of today are of larger vision, of broader ideals, a d of cleverer perceptions than the pioneers of a third of a century ago. They have the journalistic instinct; a better "nose for news" than his hardy predecessor. Your Negro publisher of today is a better equipped mechanic. He knows the necessity of an up-to-date, first-class printing establishment, owned, operated and directed by Negroes, and is therefore no longer regarded as a curio, when possessed of these things. The journals which will yield the largest influence upon public thought will be those edited by men superior in character and special training for the work to which they have consecrated their lives and splendid talents. The foregoing are some of the views expressed by the speaker. Among those to discuss the paper were Messrs. Saughter, Cromwell, Lawson, and Kosett. THE NEGRO AT HIS BEST. (C. e b d i t o l p e ) Mr. Taylor was first to enter the stage, leading by the hand the great virtuoso, Miss Ethel Barnes, one of London's greatest, who was to play the works of the young Negro master. And right here let me make a confession, an "open" one, which I hope may do my soul much needed good. It was not until I heard the sound of that instrument which Pat described (the first one he ever saw) as "the shape of a goose and about the size of a turkey, which the fellow took by the neck, turned it on its back and then began rubbing its belly with a stick and it began a squawking till it set all his blood a tingling and his feet a dancing"—not till I had listened to the first dozen or twenty measures played that I realized how entirely I was controlled by the influence of my early American training and environment, which distorts our minds and handicaps us all along the race of life. There stood the name "Negro." What did that mean to me? I knew the composer; I know some of his works; I had seen audiences under the spell of his well-nigh matchless genius. I had seen them arise and cheer again and again while under the influence of his music; I knew him to be a gentleman of the loftiest ideas and a deep thinker; I had heard him say he had read nearly every poem in the English language which was worth reading; that he had read "Paradise Lost" at least fifty or sixty times. But there stood that title, "Negro Fantasias." We, in America, have been taught to look upon it as a sort or re- proach and have resorted to all sorts of disguises, the most prominent and common among us is that bastard name, "Afro-American," which I simply despise to the extent that I think this is the first time I have ever written it, and when I come upon it in reading I never pronounce it. But our teaching of the name Negro has been to see it spelled always with a small "n" and often with two "g's" till we have too often come to regard it as a reproach, and to look upon anything Negro as the white people of America do, as light, frothy, shallow, frivolous—in short, not "the real thing." And I confess that the name Negro filled me with dreams of "rag time," "Clorinda," "Who Dat Said Chicken," etc., etc. But when I had heard the first two dozen bars of that classical work I felt like doing penance for having so under estimated that great soul. True, for more than a year I almost idolized him but I had never before realized how utterly impossible it is for him to write anything small, trifling or flippant. I never was so proud of the name Negro before. I never before realized the dignity, the greatness that can be implied and associated with it. Oh, the grandeur, the depth of feeling, the emotion, the delicacy and yet the power of those "Negro Fantasias. They seemed to combine the power and strength found in the Wagnerian music with the sweetness and tunefulness of Beethoven and when I tell you that his work did not suffer by being associated with and placed side by side with such masters as Bach, Beethoven, Hayden and Mozart it speaks volumes for the young Negro master and shows him to be a giant among giants. I knew he taught, or had taught, the violin, but had no idea he was the pianist which he showed himself to be in the artistic way he accompanied Miss Barnes in her masterly rendering of his work. His investiture of the name Negro with true dignity is another pillar in the Temple Royal we are slowly but surely building and brings the day when the name Negro shall be a synonym for greatness and not reproach. one remove nearer, and in that way he has placed the race under renewed obligations to him for another step forward. With Tanner painting like a Negro; with Miss Jessie Faucet, of Philadelphia, winning a scholarship like a Negro, and then standing first in her class in Latin at Cornell like a Negro; with Roscoe C. Bruce standing as class orator at Harvard like a Negro; with Dr. Abele, who not only led his class at the Pennsylvania University, but passed the highest examination that has ever been passed by any one like a Negro; with Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Alexander Dumas writing like Negroes; with Booker T. Washington building up the largest Industrial and Normal Institution in the country like a Negro, and Coleridge-Taylor to hold the world spellbound under the sway of his wonderous power like a Negro: with Miss Accooe winning first honors out of her class of two hundred and twenty-one graduates of the Brooklyn High School like a Negro, not to speak of Douglass, Langston, Bishop Payne, and others, who have lived and blazed the way for us and gone to their rest, and whose works still live. With these beacon lights let us take heart and hope on and not be discouraged. True, we have our "Prof." (?) Councills and our Will H. Thompsons, numerous as they are contemptible. But let us remember that all races have their Judases, but God is greater and "He is not dead." "Facts are the fingers of God." Wise men read them, fools disregard them. It is my firm conviction that facts such as I have intimated, can be multiplied by the score, together with the startling facts disclosed by the last census tell. White percentage of illiteracy in the South has not decreased in fifty years, while the percentage of illiteracy among the Negroes has decreased 45 per cent in a little more than half that time. I say 'tis facts such as these that are at the very foundation of nine-tenths of the disfranchisement, jim crow cars and lynching. In other words, it is the effort of the white people of the South to keep ahead of the rapidly advancing Negro. F. J. LOUDIN. 27 Paternoster Row, London, England United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881 Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to the country you pay 35 cents per month months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per m As Sick Benefits you receive from $66 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 ate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per mes 80 cents per month. Receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly pay our family receives $75 0 if you die within a year 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 35 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 dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is v After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued f one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 ye $21 to $25. The certificate i valued from You are entitled to a Life Membersh 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, wh 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. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividend are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audit close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time desposits The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 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, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 90 per cent, on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voic operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids are turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico, 634 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded gestrance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, I and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributive as 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 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 ad buildings. The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an 'Old Folk's Home.' With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and deprived 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 House Contributic is 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 Wm. L. TAYLOR, W. M. Master. M. MASTER. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` MUSEUM OF THE ART OF CHINA RESOURCES ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES. W P BURBELL, G. W. Secretary A DASH WITH "PRESS GANG." Chat and Chaff Concerning Certain Contemporaries, Showing The Drift of Current Sentiment, Political and Personal. The man who reads as he runs can always tell where T. Thomas Fortune "is at." He never equivocates and even if there are those who are foolish enough to criticise that progressive spirit that keeps an intelligent being from standing where he always stood, Editor Fortune is a true race champion, and talks out in the meeting, offend whom it may. Tom Fortune was "ginkery" last week, and in the New York Age he took occasion to pay his respects in no uncertain fashion to the Democratic party. What he didn't "clean up" of that ancient and dishonorable organization might be left on the doorstep of one Ben Tillman. Hear Brother Fortune's thunder: "The Democratic party has never done anything in the long and infamous and traitorous and murderous history of it to justify any Negro, or the Negro J. B. H. race, in giving it any support of whatever sort. The Negro has studied the public questions underlying party politics sufficiently to know that he will vote against his own best interests and those of the country if he should vote the Democratic ticket; even the unreasoning masses vote instinctively against the Democratic enemy. They will change their attitude and "vote as white men" when the Democratic party changes its attitude and treats them as it treats white men. No persuasion, no bull-dozing, will make them do otherwise. That policy has been tried by the Democratic cutthroats of the South for thirty years, and it has failed. "This is an age of progress, there is no doubt of that; but does the Democratic party stand for progress? Not a bit of it. It stands for Free Trade, as against the accepted economic policy of the civilized world, and it took the Republic five years to recover from the effects of President Cleveland's Free Trade Message of 1887, and the $200,000,000 treasury deficit which his administration of the Government hitched upon the Republic; it stands for the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, as against the financial policy of the civilized world, and the success of which would first drive the country to a silver basis and then to bankruptcy; it stands for disfranchisement of the Afro-American citizens, and if it had control of both houses of Congress to-morrow it would submit a joint resolution to the popular vote of the country authorizing the repeal of the Fourteenth Amendment, which has already been virtually repealed by Constitutional enactment in six of the Southern States, with enforced operation of it in the other States of the South, by unblushing fraud, intimidation and murder. "If there was no other party in the Republic than the Democratic party, we should be against it, for no other party ever stood for so much infamy, so much cussedness, as the Democratic party." And in the parlance of the street, there ain't no more to it!" No one seems to know what grievance Editor J. S. C. Sharo has against the heads of the A. M. E. Church, but every week his Times-Speaker, Denver, Colo., contains an open or covert attack upon somebody connected with that body. The last installment is a mixture ANG." Gerowing moment, ins can fortune and even foolish excessive being of honey and gall. Without comment we give Brother Sharp's scrappy chalk-sketch of the A. M. E. Bench of Bishops and you can draw your own conclusions: "Bishop H. M. Turner is a Moses, princely scholar and hero, and will be missed when he's gone. "Evans Tyree is an honorable, upright prelate and popular with all who know him. "Charley S. Smith is said to be an unloosed earthly devil. "Benjamin Tanner is a walking encyclopedia." Age, "says it all" when he gives dig, right into the fifth rib of his versaries: "Sometimes newspaper people are busy attending to their own business that they don't have time to pay attention to small things that may be pressed against them by others." "Put it thar, Kunnel!" THE CO-AMERICAN is with you. We always like to grasp the of a neighbor. Over at Alexandria the people are waking up to the that their level rose more. "Benjamin Tanner bears a carrionsmelling reputation amon $ \sigma $ both the sisters and brudders. "Levy Coppin is the coming young man of them all. "Cornelius Shaffer has vet to make a reputation for himself. "James Handy is known far and near as a bulldozing, ungrateful tyrant. "Abraham Grant is the sweetest singer on the bench. "Moses Salters is a drawing card and one of the ablest preachers of the age. "Benjamin Arnett says he is struggling to be an angel, but to our mind he will miss the walls of jasper by several rods. He will bear watching. "William Derrick has the united backing and support of such scholarly young divines as Drs. Henderson and Tice, which speaks for itself. "Wesley Gaines is probably the most unpopular man on the bench, and were it not for the fact that he is already a bishop he would no doubt be expelled from the church." Talent misdirected is worse than well-meant ignorance, for in intelligent meanness there is a larger capacity for evil. The level-headed and always progressive Editor T. P. Mahammit, of the Omaha Enterprise, happily bears out this line of reasoning in the following paragraph: "One of the brightest and best-edited race journals that comes to us is the Guardian of Boston, Mass. The editor, however, seems to have gone mad upon a peculiar fad, namely, criticism of Prof. Booker T. Washington. At this distance it seems to us that there is an element of personal spleen in the Guardian's attacks upon Washington. We fail to see what is to be gained by this continual bombardment of a prominent and useful man." Though Mr. Washington is too busy to be worried over the puerile attacks of these pigmies, even the barking of a fice tends to annoy anyone engaged in a serious work. One of the most welcome exchanges that come to THE COLORED AMERICAN is Printers' Ink. "a journal for advertisers." It is itself an embodiment of the valuable advice it offers to others—that neatness of appearance, beautiful typography, the very best of paper and ink, with reading matter presented in brief and lively fashion—straight to the point—serves as a journal's best advertisement. It argues in the same appropriate strain, that advertisement is the first ingredient in any enterprise hoping for success, be it a store, church, school, club or government. The approval of the people must be invoked. The columns of Printers' Ink teem with nuggets of wisdom, and the absorbing interest the editor manages to inject into all the phases of a subject as dry as advertising is supposed to be, is beyond even our brilliant comprehension. One of the most taking features of the newsy Savannah Gazette is its witty "Steaks and Cutlets." Brothers Hagler and Bryan ought not to be hungry for ideas as long as this department abideth in their midst. Shakespeare asks, "What's in a name?" but if you had business with the Red Bank, N. J., Mail and Express, wouldn't you be fearful that the editor might suddenly turn a Summersett and then Manager William E. Rock might be a hard man to deal with. The Philadelphia Tribune, with our old friend, Chris J. Perrv, at the "helum," grows brighter editorially and breezier as a news agencv with every week of its existence. "Pencil Pusher," the veteran, remains at his post, with all the sturdiness of the boy that stood on the burning deck. Col. "Bill" Pledger, in the Atlanta SPECIAL EXCURSION NOTICE The Freeman Transportation Land Improvement Company, of Washington, D. C., having purchased Glymout Excursion Grounds, including the fine large new hotel, and its improvements. will begin April 1st to put the grounds in thorough repair, renovating and remodeling the pavillion. The company is also negotiating for a very handsome excursion steamer, with capacity for 1500 passengers, saloon, dining and state rooms nicely furnished and lighted by electricity. Will rum excursions to Glymout, Lower Ceder Point, Rocky Point and Norfolk, Va. The office is located in The Capital Savings Bank building 609 F St. N. W. Books were open for charter April 1st. Special inducement offered to churches, societies and clubs for early dates We desire to inform our friends and the public in general, that no other party nor company will be permitted to run nor land excursions on any part of Glymout excursion grounds, not withstanding any other statements published to the contrary. Ferdinand D. Lee, General Manager for the company. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS Cures Kid- MIDY 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. CLAIRVOYANT CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST Life from to grave. names in those you b will marry; happy marry those you unites those rated (never If you are in as to the or of any under in business or domestic sickness, di separations suits, lost or friends in ou; 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 22c stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. READ THIS BOOK!! "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston. Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every type of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the equator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts or delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY PRICE, $1.00 J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 4G HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS Age, "says it all" when he gives this dig, right into the fifth rib of his adversaries: "Sometimes newspaper people are so busy attending to their own business, that they don't have time to pay attention to small things that may be printed against them by others." "Put it thar, Kunnel!" THE COLORED AMERICAN is with you. We always like to grasp the hand of a neighbor. Over at Alexandria, Va., the people are waking up to the good that their loyal race paper, The National Leader, is doing them. Through the combined efforts of Magnus L. Robinson, editor and owner, Rev. Robt. B. Robinson, associate editor, and W. Benj. Lewis, Jr., associate editor and business manager, the country is kept informed that the "completed city" of Alexandria is still upon the map. The new-found enterprise of our Washington newspapers is to be commended. The Post started in with larger and more attractive first-page "headliners," together with a metropolitanish "face" for subordinate titles and clear body type. The Star almost immediately got out a new suit of typographical clothing, which makes it look as pretty as an Easter maiden. Then came the Times, with a set of intricate features that for ornate display, beats anything ever seen here. Washington is certainly better served by her dailies now than at any time since the disappearance of Dorsey Foultz. Brothers L. D. Jones and E. D. Nickens ought to be popular with the married ladies, who are afflicted with husbands whose chief industry is solving the Negro problem by the "hot air" method. Their paper, the Arkansas Appreciator, Fort Smith, fires this deathdealing broadwise: "A man who will stand on the street corner, or sit around all day long and discuss the race's progress, or some other 'ess,' while a deserving wife is at home washing and ironing clothes until midnight, besides paying house rent and purchasing something to eat, is a lazy, good-for-nothing, low-down scoundrel, and does not deserve a wife." Them's our sentiments, tew! From the Land of Flowers. St. Augustine, Fla., Special—The last cake walk, and concert of the season was given last Friday evening, March 21st by the waiters of the hotels in St. Augustine, Fla., and the young men presented quite a creditable program. Mr. Arthur Dixon of Boston, Mass, a former student of the New England Conservatory of Music, made quite a hit as leading comedian, and his jokes were very original and well taken. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, but has lived in Boston for a number of years, and promises to be a leading comedian in a short time. We wish him much success. CHAS. E. LEE. Mrs. McCarthey, of New York, is visiting the Misses Jackson of 318 M street southwest. 13 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 faits) If you are in doubles as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces separations, law suits, lost or absent friends intre THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 14 C4 See eee ee a ae ee Siraightens Kinky, Curly Hair e >) pes = = es OLY — TRADE MARK a4 Hy NG OF ALE HAIR TOMS — HS BS EP Say . 4 Gi eNO) “A 4 A_A ay > ‘ge fa y O77 Zi\ Geo] a LQ eee 2 Jarver. wz FE WW ARN EB D_.. | N 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 ray put up by a lotof 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, rae va 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 con- sists 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 le a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown im this advertise- ment, isnot OLONO. 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, OLONO. 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. Nohotironsare 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 i0re tnan 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 50e. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price® Four boxes is 2 complete treatmert. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send aren 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, Eezema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We willalso include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm- pits, &e.; 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 havea friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sentpromptly. 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. Pea 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 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, espe- cially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonie on earth one-half so good. The Beston Chemical Com- pany holds a charter granted by the State of Vir- ginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Com- pany. Register your letters; it protects you. Ad- dress your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, : 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. % BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Enclosed find $1.00, for which please send me the following goods, as by your offer: Your large boxes of Ozono, worth ap igial den eee Qne large bottle of Mectrical skin Refiner....... 50 One large bettie of icetrical Skim Food... go Que large piut package Anti-Otor, worth ........ 2S Gue large package Purity Scalp Soap, worth...: 25 GEE. 20 cage ce ceecners<+esees PS a eo a ee Post-Office. Nearest Express Office. County ___ State ia Beast | WE WANT AN AGENT IN EVEKY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL ’ ' . AND GET Wy hy mtn oe The Colored American. SUBSCRIBERS FOR iM M It gives all the news, It belongs to ne clique or faction, but represents the whole people. It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and heat achievementa It is not a patent back, put its columns teem with spicy. original matter Subscription Price $2.00 per Yoar, $1.10 for Six Months, 60cts for Three Montha, Terms Invariably in Advance, ; For Further lufermation Address THE COLORED AMERICAN. ot re See a sete eg a ot eee fF ge EEE Ee eee — i .- 7 Puone Marn, 807 3 Choice Cut Flowers. A Special Offer For Easter! Flowers at ao C3. E. Brooks, BLORISL 1527 14th STREET Northwest, Artistic Funeral Designs at Reasonable Prices- My Specialty All Orders Received by Mail or Phone, will Receive Prompt’ Attention. Psone: Marn‘868-57} Harry G, Isel, Bellbanger and Electrical Contractor 1405 P ST. Northwest, Wasuincron, D- C, “eLocksmithing Orders Promptly Attended To Qsintetephone 1768 Established 1873 = . =. H. Hines& a O)vsvexraxens, Ewsacaers 6 6. ae Funeral Directors 6 9S 14th St. nw. Wasnington, D- C Ss QO T3IS 14) a . 5 6 GoFF RE FF OF BF FE OF OF Et ‘ 4 ef THE WONDERFUL % 2 | =. % : Sallchlectricity : . . ~ AND X-RAY : & under the guidance of DR. CZARRA, are 7 * certainly curing people who had thought % ,, their cases incurable. Abscesses andeven q Cancer are subjugated by the doctor. ~ % With the X-RAYS the seat of the trouble , canbe located, and skillful treatment will & hasten acure.’ Don't waituntil your mala- 2 i dy tke strong a hold. 3 « “© Rupture Cured. 3 © \ By the latestmedical discovery 9 witnout pain, cutting. loss of %=y time or any of the dangerous in- % &° jections. Lost vitality, Loss by dreams fully restored and all pri- 3 * vate diseases of both sexes, blood, % & ie skin, rheumatism piles. stricture % 3 bladder, kidney, Hydrocele Va- % ricocele in old and so called incurable % % cases cured, Urine examined chemically % fg and microscopically. Consultation and ad- % 5 DR. CZARRA, %, ~ 317 6th St and 494La. Ave. N, W % fm Telephone East 21 F- 2 & SS EE Ee ot tt FR TH SE EF OF FOF St Os : The Hotel Brunswick, 25 Pemennan Aves ane 290 B- Sn. NW ¥ * On European Plan. ° J Firat Clase in Every Particular. : S J. G. VAN BRACKLE, Propmeror, | WASHINGTON, DC. =. ERE KKK RRR RRR Re Ce ES S CUES MADE OF ANY® P THING, BY ANY PROCES FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES THE e Maurice Joye? bse Pe LVENING Star bee 208; HisensTon, hs DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th 8t.n. w Washington | 1407 14th Rt.» w Telephone 1152, IHE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. c.. ; City Paragraphs. SARA RARAR RA ZFS All the Episcopal churches elected officers Monday evening. Manager Tom Loftus has arrived, and the base-ball fans are happy. Ohic politicians are out of town thir week attending home primiaries. Mr Beverly Arnett has returned to his duties in the Treasury Department. Census office ranks have been made ‘hiner by the elimination of Mr. M. N. Corbett. A joint concert by Second Baptist Lyceum, People’s Literary and Shiloh Lyceum is talked of. Mr Samuel EK. Lacy is making a successful presiding officer at the Sec- ond Baptist Lyceum. Miss Rosalie Scott of New York, spent a few days in the city. She went to Philadelphia for Easter. Hon H. P. Cheatham was in the city last week on business, and paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. The Pen and Pencil Club met Thure- day evening at the residence of Mr. B&B E. Lacy. 1732 10 h street, northwest. ‘An Evening with the 8. Coleridge Taylor’’ will be Bethel Literary’s piece de resigtance for next Tuesday even- ing. 8t. Augustine’s (Catholic) church held a grand Easter sociable Monday evening at Carrcli Hall, 922 G etreet, northwest, for the new organ fund. Mr. James O. Lucas of the junior class of Howard Uuiversity Law De- partment, was elected president of the class during his absence Saturday even- iag of last week. Miss Delilah Ross of Second street southwest, is very capably performing the duties of secretary to Mr. Henry E. Baker, of tne Industrial Building and Loan Asscciation. A new organization has been formed at the Lincoln Temple church for men only. Isobject is social, intellectua aad religious culture, Mr. Joseph H Lucas is president, Bishop H. Y. Sattlerlee confirmed » large class Wednesday evening of !ast week at St. Luke’s in the presence of 2 great audience. Twenty-six received the sacred blessing. Miss Vicla Menard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, w, T. Menard, of 333 Sprace street, Le Droit Park, enter ained a few of her little friends Taursday of last week, the occasion being her tenth birthday. A fine Easter program was presented last Sunday by an augmented choir at St Augustine’s church, Mme, J. Es- puta Daly, director; Miss Mary Mallaly, organist; Mr. Bernardin Smith, librar- ian and violinist. Pressure of outside correspondence special matter seriously erippled our local ah last week. We trust our patrons will bear with ue, and refrain ‘rom any feeling that we ere unmind- fal of their interests. Send in your ews, Miss Maud Buchanan, of New York, 1as been spending a tew days in the ity, vieiting Misses Mallie Uyvers and | THE BEST QU ALITY, THE LOWEST PRICES, ALWAYS aT M. Goldsmith & Son, JEWELERS, 911 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPTICIANS. WASHINGTON, D. c. ee Whelan’s Market Clall § Marke 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. a ne ae T. F. Conroy & Co Distiller’s Agen s & Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic s 2 . Wines a» Liquors ~ 1421 ond 14213 P Street, N. W. TRRS. D. E.GIBBONS. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFEC TONER. 523 44 Street Southwest, WASHINGIUN; D. C. Wedding Cakes Mede and Parties Furnished at short Notice Ice Cream All Year Round HARRY G@ LENZ. HUGO Lossau LEVYZ & LOSSAU. Buccessors to CHARLES FISCHER, = c ta B i ee Boxe D SURGICAL INSTRU MENTS.' Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Ho- siery. Abdominal Supocrters Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 SEvENTH St. NorTwEst, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON. . DC Competent Lady Attendant. ReEPTEN Ss gee 5 || The modern stand- = ard Family Medi- w{jcine: Cures the <i common every-day 5] ills of humanity. o rence | eS = Ce. “a 15 EDUCATIONAL. rennet tase ae Si eens oie RT wees +o Sette ER ete Jean A li etry re 5 1 ae Aue: ees ee eee EE Say (ee Sad Sree Ss aSbeT POEL? pe ot hess r ae Hees hp kit iyS ie bons oR E SE ae pl an eae SARC Sows se = Bag HOWARD UN IVERSITY, Washington, D. C. [PEN istinct departments, under one hundred Competent professors aud instructors—Theo ogical, Medical Legal, College, | eclagogical ‘reparatory. tnelish, Agriculture, Industrial, 4usical. For information address— Rev } E. Raskin. D D.. LL. D., President, Geo H Sarvoxd. Secretary Ne a eee THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 € 8. N. W. Washington, : D.C. ‘*& TEACHERS WANTED, Og Avoc¥ COLLEGE TRIDES SCHOOL SSS ALLEGHENY, PA, A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Brick- jlaying, Pls tering, Painting and |Interior D corations. Tailering, Dress-mak ig, Millinery, Voice Culture a..d Piano Forte. Liter- ary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Bo- licited and Profits given to ‘he Students. Catalogues now ready, , Unusual advantages tor Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address Josepa D. Mawoney, Allegheny, Pa Prineipal. a bf & PB Pc ee ie et Ag y cen Everybody Eats CORBY'S “MOTHER'S” BREAD. *@ It is easiJy the best bread in the world. It is pare and wholesome and is 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 BRACE 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? Ifyou would like te see a sam- ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you om receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA, SINB, Dept. A. s Park Sapare, Bostom, Mass, (ee SEE RSet am me ec RR ET >“ se Y 16 Fiouses ror weaic. FOR SALE.—No. 7 and? Hanover Place, northwest, two-story and cellar, nearly new, 6 rooms and bath, all modern im- rrovements. Nice location and convenient to two car lines. Price, $3,200, or will ex- change: we aa ee. some niee eee orick houses in Patterson St,,6 rorms and bath, which wecan sell for $2,200. Call at office for number and permit to examine, FOR SALK-—A fine corner im Southwest Washington, No, 000 8%, 5. W,, oan be converted into store at small expense. Price only $2,500. FOR SALB-A two-story brick house on E Street, northwest, between 18'h and 19th Bireeis, Grooms and bath Price, $2,200 We have a number of other small bouses in different sections of the city which we can = on easy terms, Cail at office for our Wm. H.Saunders & Company, 1407 F St, N W. ' City Paragraphs. 38 EO SE OE OF OF OF Ot Ot OF Ot Dr. A, B. Cole of 1505 M street north- west, is very ill st Freedmen’s Hospi- tal. Mr. J. Plummer, who spent the win- terin Palm Beach, Fia., with Mr. J W. Gray and others, has returned to this city for the summer. Have your ever tried P. D. Long Driving Club whiskey, best on the market—call at corner New Jersey auenue and L streets northwest. Mr. J.8 Halley formally of San Francisco, Cal , but recently an at- tache of The Reformer, Richmond, Va, is in the city, He will do speotal work on The Colored American. Mr. J. E. Terrell, a Washington boy, is pow located in Dawson City, Yukon District, Canada) He writes that while gold nuggets cannot be found in the alleys and gutters, there are plenty of them ta the grouhd. M-jor Charles R Douglases takes the correct view of the Negree’s con- tribation to financial end of the G. A. R. Encampment. A goody share of the money given by white merchants comes oni of Negro pockets. The American Count Club will give ite first grand ball of the sesson at Grand Army Ball Monday evening April 7th. The Moaumental orchestra will furnteh the masic, Among the fea- tured will be a “rag time pig walk” Jead bp Miss Blanche Msjor. Plymouth Congregationa! church 17:b and P streets, n. w, is getting along splendidly under the pastorate of Rev. A. C, Garner. The congregation has outgrown the cosy structure, end plans for remodeling are being perfected. Lawyer J Weltred Holmes and Mr Jobn A. Downing of Pittsbarg were Visiting in the ory this wiek, Lawye Holmes ts sdding to his corporosity and presents the appearance of 9 bloat. ed bond bolder. He is a:e of the mos! suc eesful lawyers of Pittsburg Mrs Kate Castor has just returned form Philedelpbis, where ehe made pleasant Easter visit. She retarne home Tuesday sccompanied by Mrs John Whitiingten and Mra Nelsaz Fortune who will be ber gues s during Holy week st her home 938 E stree: south west, The Second Baptist Lyceam had s field dsy Sunudsy, March 23 The uszua big crowd wasom hand. Action wa: taken looSing to an svoidance of racy dieerimination in bandling the colored wattere to the coming G. a. R., en a a aaa eB ae THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mesers Daniel Murrsy, Jesse Lawson, L. C Moore, R W. Thompson, A. 8. Richardson and others, Mr. Andrew J. Payne rendored a pleasing solo Miss Viola Menard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, w. T. Menard, of 333 Sprace street, Le Droit Park, enter aned afew of her little friends Toursday of last week, the occasion being her tenth birthday. Rev. M. F Wilson, financial agent of Greenville Industris! College of Ter- neesee, passed through the city last week in company with his wife. Mrs. Wilson was enroute to Pittsburg, while Rev. Wilson went on to New York. Dr William Nailor and his cherm ing wife gave an Eeaster dinner to Dr. W,A Warfield and wife, Mr. James R. Moore and wife and Mise Jennie Harris, at their cosey residence on M etreetl st Sanday at 8:00 pm _ Dr. Naior is one of the must progres=1V and suceessful dentists in Washington and counts his triends by the score. The dinner was recherche anda few plersapt hours were spent b4 the host and guests. 2 Meesrs, Moore and Prioleau posess the happy faculty of keeping up * 1th the band wagon. They are usually first to get anything new that comes in tothe market. “Golden Elk” anew high proof w iakey, ie the latest brand added to their already lsige stock Many new brands of cigars, the best and coldest Book beer snd Sheboygan mineral water sre among the many new acquisitions. Mr. Byron T Chis holm, bead mixolegist gives every at- tention to his customers and is win ning many new friends for this popn- lar stand. Rev. B. J. Bolding, D D_ pastor John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Connecticut Ave bas msde the beat record of any pastor in that church in this city for a number of years. He raised last Tuesday night $265 11. The eharch ts united for hie return another year, Bisbop G@. W. Clinton, D. wv. will preach aj this church Sunday evening at 8 p m. D>. Balding is quite popular with alithe literary people of the city and it is hoped he will stay in the citv, BLACK SKIN REMOVER: = = — fi ae * ET PS fs 7 seestees = 7 paren once eg : y ‘BEFORE “AFTER = ‘A Wonderful Face Bieach: 4ND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. beth in a bos for $1. or three bores for $2. ~-aran- ted to do what we say and to be the “best the world.” Que box is all ths: is required ifu. das @imetad A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACB-LIKE complexion obtained if mead # @ireeted = Will turn the skin ofa black or brown pesson four or ive shaces lighter. and a mulato person perfectiy white. In forcy-eight hoursa shade Oetwo will be no‘iceabie. @it does not turm the Skinia spots br vieaches out white. the skin re maining bee” cl without continual we Wil remove wr .c8, frec ‘les. dark spots. pimples or dumpecr ack heads, making the skin very soft andsme..o Small pox pis tan, liver spots re moved withont harm tothe skin When yea ‘he color rou wish, stop using the preparation. THE Halk STRAIGHTENER. that gocein every one dollar box i enough © make anyone's Bair grow lomg and straight. and Keeps it falling cot. Bigtiy verfumed and makes the hair wt and ea:: to comb Many four castamers say one of our dollar boxes = worth ten dollam, vet we sellit for ome dollar s box. THE Ne-SHELL a heer sending as one doller in a o saben ender. exprusmeneys order of Tegistered lescer. we wil! sex.! it throug> the mail Se or ifyon went it searc. O. D, ll come by express. Se extrs. nee a we returt the monmer or send s box free ebarge. Packed so that ne o's will Know cop fens eCEHE rece er. CBANE AND COL \ 3 west Soesd Sh, \ ea Roraxexa Vat a ke Se ee eee a he a ee BE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND COMMODI0pg Stes ee yer eC EN ees ’ »o FOR CHARTER SEASON» To Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Cedar Point, Rock Point Other Points O21 The Poromie. = os th y ae ct rl r ae 4 Sor es eS, aS rE OE eS Soy eee Jlnabahamtreaten! © Pe se NVENQUEIN pmanGNSoeIAS SE yuuey Ji) Se ee ae San ee Se ee The Swift Commodious Steamer RIVER QUEEN, with Electric Lights ang fitted up with all Modern Improvements and licensed by U. 8. In- spector to carry 1,000 Passengers has just been thoroughiy over hauled and refit‘ed for the Excursion season 1902 Can be chartered to run Excur- sions to Notley Hall, Upper Gly- mont, Lower Point and Rock Point. BoOKS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHAR- TERS. FOR TERMS APPLY TO J GENERAL... «» MANAGER . ° a 3 Office: N Street Wharf, Clyde Line, Telephone 605- 2. Main Residence: 154 $# Capitol St. Telephone &8.Y 9, 4 for sell ng 25 boxes Saivona Noaps or betics > a Per é BDyer0. fumes. Tosmtroduce our soaps and perfomes =: gc ft Qa e2ee to every purchaser of @ box or bottle. a beas:it vias Se SSS Pattern :0-inch fruit bowl or choice of man ‘ i) iS eS 2 arucles To the agent who sells 2s boxes ©027 ate SRS so-piece Dinner Set full size. handsome rased af ; CYA RRS gold-lined We also give Curtains. Cot hers. | . lor T=bles Sewing Machines, Parior Lamps. © ments of all kinds and many other premiums f + selling Salvona Soaps and Perfemes ““e 5 days to delive: goods and collect for them We give cash commission if devired N ee quired. We prepay al fretah charecs Hiustrated cataicgue free Write «das. SALVONA $ CO , Chesman Ble'e. St Louis, Mo oe can personally assureour readers that the Salvora Soap Co., is thorovels re and crested worthy — Editor TSP KKK SPS SKS SSS PSS SPS PPS eee eaere v 7 4 ‘ 6 Fr Dr. Crapsey Here Again eS Rev. A'geraon Sidaey Cransey, D D., ct Roehester, N.Y author of ‘Constitutional Defense” will deliver a Lecture Extitled “The Afro American -His Past, Present, and Future.” | A Philosophical Consideration of his P-ezeuce and Status in this ( ountry in the R Sreeer Merropouiras Baptist Caurca (Near 12th Street. | Friday April 25th, a: 8 p m ADMISSION - = = 15¢ CHILDREN = =.10c EE SKK SNS SSS SKS SSS PSPSPS eee rere} > a Gé4e Best Choirs lana Eas its books open for ¢>srte! Some of the best choirain the coun- try are honoring Edwio Hill, Philad-!- phia’s colored composer of sacred mus ie, by giving hie antheas ylace on their Easter pi Send for “Christ, the ae ee Se; “An- gels Rolled the Sione Away,” 10:; “Shoat for Joy,“40:; “‘He Burst the Bare of Death.” 252. Sent by mail on receipt of price. Gei complete cata- logue. Address: Edwina Hill, _ Chancellor street, Philadelpnis, Pa wt Tne River Queen. The steamer River Queen which waz 80 popalar last season on the Poremsac @ pat ca aisew dress for this season aad Lasits books open for c>aricr. It wili ram to Notley H.ll, Upper Gi mod#t, Lower, Cedar Point, Roes Poitt and ether points on the P <oms Captain Wo licn, the genersi msc! ger, has pared no pains in furn=o0g up the River Queen with electric Lg>? and ali other medern improveme=* fhe boat bas been thoroagbly overos= ed and refitted for the excursion 4° of 1902, See ad on omother psze. Mr. Harry L Eemp of Brook 32. N. Y., spent a few dsys in the emty week He bas just retarmed frors q@ip te Cubs and other islands is ‘5? Carribean and reacbed ths city °F wayof New O-lcans. Be wass gut atthe Raleigh ashile bere, sod = many of bis old friends qurcc brief sojourn. He left for New *°°5 jaat Toesdsy nigh, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A CLARION CALL TO DUTY. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs Points Out a Great Work for The Uplift of Our Race, Which Only Woman Can Perform—Stirring Convention Coming. 2 There never was a time in our denominational life when we needed to direct our attention more to arousing and training our women for Christian service. I say this because the masses of our women are overlooked. It is safe to say that Negro women have before them one of the greatest problems of the age, for upon the development of the highest type of womanhood depends the temporal and spiritual salvation of the race. The absence of organization among Baptist women is the cause of much of the inactivity in secular and religious work. We are giving too little attention to the development of our women. Now that we have a national organization, it puts before us a great task. The object of this body is not simply to raise money for missions and education, but its highest and noblest purpose is to raise the standard of intellectual and moral womanhood. The standard must be raised. The aspirations of the masses must be toned up through the help of the women or the race will not advance as it should. We must extend our efforts into the hearts and homes of thousands of our sisters whom "society" never considers and "charity" serves with a protest, and preach to them the gospel of cleanliness, industry and refinement. The pulpit cannot do this alone. It lifts the soul out of the house of sin by the application of spiritual truths; there it stands amid all the monuments of progress with one hand on that soul and the other pointing upward as if beseeching some hand to help—a silent appeal to Christian womanhood. Indeed, this work of reclaiming a lost world is greatly upon our shoulders. Hand in hand with the Christian ministry, must go the helping hand of Christian women as reformers I therefore beg to lay before you plainly the importance of organized effort among Negro women. Let me make my pen the heaven-appealing voice that shall summon the Baptist women of Washington to the imperative duty in this matter of helping save a lost world. The question may be asked. What can we do? What is the object of the churches if it is not for this very purpose? Have we not tried and failed? Is it possible to do this work? No, the churches cannot do this work. We must go after these people. We must teach them in a tangible way that we are interested in them. We have so long pulled aside our skirts of silk and lace at the approach of the poor who dare to venture into our fine churches, that they have gone into dens never to return again. Thousands of mothers are living in open vice and shame while illiterate children play at their feet only to grow up and add their names to the long list of idlers, law breakers or criminals. Because of the delicate nature of the work among the lowly, woman alone can do it. Yes we have tried and failed—failed because we have such a poor conception of duty—failed because our religion is not of the practical. Christ-like kind that longs for the salvation of the lost—failed because we have not possessed that keen sense of feeling and love for the wayward, the poor, the criminal, that should beat immortal in the breast of every woman. We have failed, yes failed, because we possess that aristocratic, kid-glove "stuff" which we call religion—failed because our churches are infested with those who stay on stilts, or have joined the "air crowd" and will not come down to save the thousands who are going to ruin Yes we have failed, and yet in the face of this failure must we despair? Christian woman, I ask, must we despair, must we give up and let immorality, intemperance and crime, masquerade in the credentials of race history because we have failed? Isn't black womanhood too sacred to be lost in a sea of vice? Isn't childhood too precious to be deserted by the very hands that ought to nurture it? Have we not a duty [Picture of a woman with a bow in her hair, wearing a dress with a high collar and a buttoned front.] MISS NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. An Energetic Worker for The Elevation of The Negro Masses. yet unperformed—a duty to a lost world? CONSTANT EFFORT NEEDED. Surely, we will not longer live at ease with the most stupendous work a race has ever had to perform remaining untouched. Surely the educated womanhood of the race will assert itself, will rise and shine, a glory to God on earth. For to this class and this class alone, our less fortunate sisters must look for MISS NANNIE H. An Energetic Worker for The E guidance. The work can be done. The day we take off our kid gloves and take up the work that day will mark the beginning of great things among us. But no half-hearted, slight of hand method or spasmodic effort will do it. It must be a united, heart and hand movement, in which every one from the humblest to the most exalted, will be asked to take part. We must go into it to save the masses and not the classes. Further, you note that actually nothing is being done to tone up the moral and intellectual life of our hard-working women—those who must earn their bread by the sweat of their brow. I refer to the servant girl, who has been abandoned to her fate. We owe it to those women who are struggling to make an honest living to help them overcome their ignorance, and prepare themselves for better service, thereby demanding better wages. In all our cities headquarters ought to be provided by Christian women, where these girls may come and spend their evenings, receiving wholesome instruction, reading and writing or taking courses in domestic science, instead of attending "parlor socials," second-class theaters, loitering about the streets or devoting several hours to gossip. It may be that we do not see the breakers that are ahead. But my word for it, unless we get ready we will be swept away. God help us to wake up and arm ourselves for the fray! PLAN OF ORGANIZATION. The condition of the race throughout the country demands a getting together and we beg that the women of the District get in line and help us in our missionary and educational work among our people at home and abroad. Take fresh courage and let us organize and enter heartily upon the prosecution of the work among our people. I shall be in the city in May and hope to form an organization. Many women have written me in response to a personal letter sent them, and I am firm in the belief that God is in the movement. We will hold a two days' session in the city, and hope to wake up the town. All of the churches will be called upon to send at least five delegates, not to "talk it out," but to plan and pray, then return to their churches and work out the plans and help God to answer the prayers. Mass meetings will be held in the churches at night, and the ministry of the city will be called upon to take part in these meetings. I. BURROUGHS. Elevation of The Negro Masses. Let the Baptists of Washington put on their strength, let them pray for a great awakening and we believe that hope, that has lost wings will plume herself for a new flight and over the grave of "duty neglected" she will rise with the song of the lark. If we have gone backward because of our inactivity, what of it? Every backward movement in history is like a receding wave—the preparation for a forward advance to a higher floodmark. Praying God's blessings upon the movement I beg to remain, Yours for the highest development of Christian womanhood. NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. Ours Will Be The Same, Phil. Charleston, W. Va., March 14, 1902. EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN: Your paper is the sweetest scented rose that has bloomed in the garden of journalism during the past and present century. Hope you will keep it up. Your critics may mourn, howl and bark but they disturb you less than the whisper of winds stir the leaves of the protesting forests and the murmur of waves that break on the complaining shores. Must stop for I find myself uncorking the rusty-hooped barrels of "hot-air." The Negroes of brain are with you. Faithfully yours, PHIL WATERS. 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 choiceest 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. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. he Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unurpassed cuisine. convenient to all cars. Only alf square from Pennsylvania Depot. HENRY WOODSON, 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 MR. WESLEY CRAYTON. A Leader in Mississippi's Business World. MR. WESLEY CRAYTON. One of Mississippi's Heavy Contribution to The Sum Total of Negro Progress His Life a Lesson. Whatever reputation the State of Mississippi may have acquired along some lines in the past, she has not neglected to contribute a heavy share to the motive forces that are leading the Negro race to the light of education, enterprise and business development. Hers is the only voice that has been heard from bronze lips in the United States Senate, and to the House of Representatives she has sent able exponents of progress. She gave us the only Negro temporary chairman of any national convention of a dominant party, and in the political arena her Afro-Americans have been foemen worthy of the brightest steel that ever flashed forth from any State, be the color of the warrior what it may. The golden spoon seems not to have been a familiar untensil in Mississippi in recent times for few States so richly abound in self-made men. Prominent among this class of sturdy pioneers may be mentioned Mr. Wesley Crayton, one of Vicksburg's most prosperous citizens. This gentleman, an excellent likeness of whom adorns this page, was born near Canton, Madison county, Miss., April 14th, 1855. He came to Vicksburg, Miss., in the spring of 1871, penniless and unknown. He immediately sought and obtained work in one of the hotels of that city, and by much thrift and frugality amassed a "fortune" of $50, which he concluded to invest in some kind of an enterprise in which he hoped to become his own boss and make money. By his open, honest countenance he attracted the attention of Mr. Joseph F. Doll, afterwards Mayor-elect of Vicksburg, who in 1876 advanced him money enough to open a small saloon. This small saloon has grown from a "one bottle counter" concern into one of giant proportions. Mr. Crayton has a regular working force of seven young colored men, and an extra force of five additional men during the busy season. He conducts one of the largest establishments of its kind in the city. He has been steadily in business since 1876, and has never had a fire nor neither has he ever failed, despite the strain under which the panic of 1893, placed the entire State and country. Mr. Crayton has served as alderman from the Fourth, or "Kid Glove" ward of Vicksburg for five consecutive terms of two years each. He has also represented the Third Congressional District in the Republican National Conventions since 1880, and has an eye on another delegateship in 1904. Mr. Crayton owns and occupies one of the hand-somest, and most elegantly furnished THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. residences in the city. He has considerable real estate, and a snug bank account. Among other things he is a Thirty-second degree Mason, a Mystic Shriner, a Knights Templar, Odd Fellow and a Knight of Pythias; also a member of the State Republican Executive Committee and a prominent figure in politics. Mr. Crayton enjoys making others happy, and is charitable to a fault. He has the respect of the citizens generally, and when the Negro is traduced by the shortsighted. Vicksburg's leaders in business and finance, they point to Mr. Wesley Crayton as their testimony in behalf of Negro character and capacity. DAUGHTER OF THE SOUTH Miss Julia Ellen Lewis, a Type of the Magnetic Forces that Work for Our Redemption If the Southland is to blossom as the ose and if her manhood is to reach the THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN full measure of their glowing possibilities, the inspiration to put forth the the highest powers of mind and soul must come through the womanhood of that section. A magic influence that makes for intellectual culture, personal refinement, moral perception and material prosperity, resides in the gentler sex, and is a gift from God. Whether educated at home or abroad, they must take their place by the side of father, brother or husband, and lead them to the light that breeds hope, faith and persevering zeal. No young woman in bonny "Dixie" comes nearer to the ideal standard of duty's demands than Miss Julia Ellen Lewis, whose beautiful features are here portrayed. She is the daughter of Col. James Lewis, surveyor-general of Louisiana. an interesting account of whose valuable public services and charming family appeared in the last issue of The Colored American. Last year, she graduated with high honors from the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston, where she won the favor and confidence of both pupils and faculty. Answering to her recognized duty, she returned to Louisiana, to give to the less fortunate an opportunity to receive, enjoy, and be edified by the message of higher learning, and we now find her as a teacher of music and drawing in the public schools of New Orleans, serving to the satisfaction of all. In addition to this, Miss Lewis is the secretary of the Woman's Relief Corps of Louisiana and Mississippi, in which capacity she is able to do much to aid the distressed widows and orphans of the brave, black patriots who followed the flag to freedom and citizenship. The Aeolians En Tour. The promenade concert given Tuesday evening by the ever-welcome Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar Club at Grand Army Hall, was largely attended by Washington's elite. The program, rendered under the direction of Dr. W. P. Napper, was exceptionally fine and was received with enthusiasm. Thursday evening the club appeared in Baltimore and on Friday evening made a pronounced hit in Philadelphia. Special rates were granted the Aeolians and their friends, and quite a large party accompanied the club on its itinerary. Editor Mitchell Sued for Libel. Nelson Williams, jr., a well known colored man, prominent in religious and educational work of Richmond, Va., has brought suit against John Mitchell, Jr. editor of the Planet, for libel damages at $10,000. The suit is the result of a very bitter controversy over the election of pastor of the First Baptist Church of that city. Mitchell was a member and it is said that he published, through the columns of his paper, contrary to the church rules, certain private proceedings, for which he was excluded. Notwithstanding Williams' statement of its being untrue Mitchell has, it is alleged, repeatedly published that Williams forged the names to a certain application for the church meeting that excluded him; hence the suit. Williams is represented by Smith, Moncure and Gordon, and J. R. Pollard. Chicago Dances for Charity. Chicago, Ill., Special—The fashionable event of the season was a grand charity ball gtven Easter Monday night at the First Regiment Armory by the Triangle and Inner Circle Clubs. The proceeds which were large, were equally divided between St. Thomas P. E. church and the new Odd Fellows' Hall. Major John C Buckner was chairman of the arrangement committee and Noah D. Thompson had charge of the floor. Mr. W. H. Bates, a prosperous business man of Annapolis, Md., was in the city last week on business and paid this office a pleasant visit. SALOONS 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 4 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Buffet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. --- Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pensylvania Avenue, NW. 33 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 specialtv. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room up stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established. 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris. Xander's moder prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. Nobranch houses.) Phone 1425 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "A Modern Instance" Supplies" an Opening for President Roosevelt's Intense Americanism Death of a Noted South Carolinian Miss Mattie Bowen's Personality The Mirror a Mudscow 4 "There's a chie' among ye takin' notes." Were William Dean Howells some years younger, and could have found it convenient to have strolled along Sixteenth street, between K and L a Sunday or so ago, he would have telegraphed to his publishers to prepare for a revision edition of his famous story, "A Modern Instance." An episode, which probably wouldn't have transpired in any other country, and which will be cited all over our land as a national event, happened this way: Two gentlemen of the proud Caucasian race, came down Sixteenth street, engaged in close conversation. One wore a silk hat, was dressed in the faultless product of the artistic tailor and his bearing was that of a typical American statesman. The other's fine head was surmounted by a slouch hat, his face was bronzed by exposure under tropical skies and his remarks were vigorously emphasized by gesticulations which suggested the earnestness of an advocate who wished to leave no doubt as to his meaning. Two white boys approached, leading bicycles. Seeing a small girl, whose Negro parentage was in unmistakable evidence, they began teasing her by slaps and pinches. She was frightened and began to cry. The vigorous gentleman looked up and taking in the situation, demanded in a ringing voice: "Let that girl alone!" "What have you to do with it?" replied one of the boys defiantly. "I'll have you arrested," rejoined the athletic champion, in tones of indignant determination. "I'll have you arrested," was the taunt of the mischievous youngster. As the gentleman made a dash forward, as if to bring the boys to account, both sped away in fright and the little colored girl went on her way rejoicing. The rescuer was Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. His companion was Henry Cabot Lodge, Republican leader in the Senate. Just now there is much apprehension over the future of the colored clerks in the Census Office. The Negro never was adequately represented, and as a result of many decapitations by reason of completion of work, the black man's quota has been reduced to an infinitesimal quantity. The Afro-American Council is attempting to inquire into the matter, and to take steps to save a respectable fraction of the Negro force, but the method of procedure is an unsolved question. A committee to see President Roosevelt is proposed; but in view of his well-known objection to the back-door entrance of a large body of people into the classified service, I see little hope that he will interfere. He is also, opposed to considering representation on the basis of color, and would doubtless reply that sheer merit ought to settle such questions, and refer a committee to Director Merriam. It is to Mr. Merriam that such an appeal should go, for he is the natural arbiter, and to use pressure above his head, might render him less liberal than he would be if approached directly, in a well-tempered spirit. His good offices could be exercised to immense advantage, if he chose to bring them to bear in our favor—but after all the fact had better be admitted that "political pull" is to be the force that will determine the retention of A or B, black or white. I have no faith in the effect of any appeal for justice in this scramble, unless justice is accompanied by the eloquent support of a heavy Senator or Representative. Dispensers of patronage, who must ask for appropriations, are compelled to turn to hearkin unto the voice of the men who do the voting in the big house on Capitol Hill. The clerks on the staff of these folks, and who can be of actual service out in the several Congressional districts are the ones whose names will be selected to adorn the rolls of the permanent census. This may be bluntly put—but it is a fact—a stubborn, uncompromising fact. The list now numbers about thirty colored clerks in a total of nearly 2,000. Capitol Hill is proud of the presence "in their midst" of such a representative citizen as Dr. J. R. Wilder. He is the leading force in the intellectual and social life of that center of wealth and culture, and not only is his opinion asked by neighbors of his own race, but suggestions for sundry public improvements are sought from him by the best people of the Caucasian contingent. He enjoys a lucrative practice, his well-groomed, blooded mare and up-to-date phaeton being seen at the door of hundreds of homes in all sections of the city. Dr. Wilder does not speak often to audiences, but when he does talk he "says something," and gives counsel that lingers long with the attentive listener. This was evidenced by a thoughtful paper read a few evenings ago before Bethel Literary. Dr. Wilder is descended from an ancient line of South Carolina aristocracy, and is the son of Hon. Charles M. Wilder, who recently died at the Columbia, S. C., family homestead. The senior Mr. Wilder was the first colored appointee under President Grant to a Federal office, making him in all probability the first Negro in the land to receive a civil commission from the United States Government. From 1869 to 1885 when Cleveland became President, he was postmaster at Columbia. During all this period he enjoyed a spotless reputation and administered his trust with both fidelity and ability. Dr. Wilder is the worthy son of a noble sire, and all rejoice in the prosperity he has gathered unto himself. Death is always pathetic, even when occurring at the natural time. in the fullness of years, following a career rich in honors and complete in its round of usefulness. But, it is all the more pathetic when one is taken away in the flower of manhood, in the midst of activities that delight the soul, robbing the individual of the pleasure that comes of work well done and the world of a genius that makes bright the age in which he lives. These reflections arose in my mind as I scanned the printed report of the dying regret of Cecil Rhodes, the uncrowned king of South Africa: "So little done; so much to be done!" And yet his forty-nine years of earthly sojourn had been a period of unceasing labor, and his rewards had been many. Truly, success as measured by man is proportioned by the height of his ideals. Speaking of energy, or the lack of it the Man-on-the-Corner has been wondering what it is that makes the young colored man so listless, so purposeless, so unsystematic in his manner of doing business? It isn't always want of opportunity, for hundreds of our young people have good jobs or are in a position to get them, if they would get a "move on themselves." It isn't want of time for they report punctually and often at the barroom, the card table and dance hall. It isn't want of education, for they have from one to three diplomas from noted schools, write excellent articles when they feel disposed and deliver "masterly" speeches at the "literary." I have in mind a certain colored place of business, where I dropped in the other day. Several young men are employed there. The "boss" was on the warpath, stirring up his customers. Here is what I saw: One fellow, who had evidently been "out for a large evening," the night before, was asleep, with his head in his hands, on a table. Two others had stopped their work and were holding an argument on the Crumpacker bill, both puffing at cigarettes. Another was picking at his face before a mirror, and the remaining two were discussing a society problem, as to whether a certain disrupted lady and gentleman, attendants of a weekly dancing class, would "kiss and make up." Frivolity, pure and simple. Nothing of a practical nature was being done—and this picture. I am told, is a faithful reflex of nine-tenths of the time at this place, and is, in a measure, true of every business establishment where a number of young people are employed. Why can we not cultivate more seriousness of purpose—a keener sense of responsibility—a deeper regard for our future? By and by, some of the friends who are disposed to help us, will find us out and tell us, pointblank, that there are other things than our color holding us back. (Continued on Fifth Page.) ARISTOCRACY OF BRAIN. through this crowd to the box office. When I asked for a ticket the genius who presided there looked through the little window hole at me, as though he considered me either a green country gosling or a mild type of lunatic. "You couldn't buy a ticket for this performance, madam, for love nor money." said he. "We've turned away at least a thousand people. The folks you see 'round here are about to mob me, 'cause they can't get tickets." To make a long story short, it was only through the courtesy and energy of Mr. Washington that I was able to secure admittance at all. It was good to be there, too, just to see the enthusiasm with which that vast audience greeted the Negro and Indian youth, who gave the concert. Mr. Washington made a few opening remarks, and the reception accorded him on this occasion was as hearty as that which he received two nights before. The presence of the best people of New York in such large numbers twice in the same week at entertainments given by and for the benefit of colored people would prove what vital interest they take in their brother in black, if they did nothing else. But they do a great deal more than come to hear Booker Washington speak and listen to colored or Indian youth sing songs. The flower of New York's best circle shows its interest in and friendship for the man and brother by giving princely sums every year for the maintenance of Hampton and Tuskegee. Without this substantial financial assistance rendered by these sons and daughters of fortune, it doubtful whether these two schools which do so much for the education of colored youth could exist at all. The deference and respect with which Mr. Washington is treated by the millionaires of New York is truly refreshing. There is nothing patronizing, nothing which smacks of condescension on their part toward him. The self poise of this colored man in the midst of the honors which are heaped in such profusion upon him is as striking as it is admirable. Mr. Washington's ability both to command the respect of the best white people of this country and to interest them so profoundly in his efforts to uplift his race that they are willing to contribute thousands upon thousands of dollars for this purpose shows that he possesses the strength of brain and the graces of heart which make a man great. One can admit this without agreeing to every single solitary utterance which Mr. Washington has made from the time of the flood to the present day. What a pity it is the world is not big enough to see the good things a man does without harping eternally upon the things that have been said, "don cher know," with which I, the Great and Only, in my wisdom and infallibility can not possibly agree. But I have not said a single word about Mr. Washington's introduction to Prince Henry and it is high time these few broken remarks were brought to a close. If one did full justice to the meeting between these two distinguished gentleman, it would require a column at least. It was just like this: Prince Henry invited Mr. Washington and the Hampton singers to meet him on his yacht, but a case of scarlet fever on board the Hohenzollern disarranged this plan at the last minute. Then it was decided to have the meeting take place at the Waldorf-Astoria. The Hampton singers filed into an indescribably beautiful room in this palatial hotel and took seats provided for them. Mr. Washington sat near them. A profound silence fell upon those who were awaiting the Prince, as this courtly gentleman and his official escort filed in and took their seats. The singing began and Prince Henry listened with rapt attention and evident enjoyment. He was so pleased with one of the songs that he asked to have it repeated. All of a sudden Admiral Evans limped across the room from the Prince's side and approached Mr. Washington. "Mr. Washington," said he. "His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Prussia, asks to have you presented to him." With dignity and perfect composure Mr. Washington arose and crossed the room with Admiral Evans, who presented him to the brother of the Emperor of Germany. Prince Henry arose and shook hands cordially with Mr. Washington and then the two men sat side by side on a sofa. Prince Henry exhibited the liveliest animation while he was talking to Mr. Washington. He gestured and smiled as though he was enjoying the conversation immensely. The Prince expressed a desire to have a copy of the jubilee songs and a copy of Mr. Washington's autobiography, "Up From Slavery." When Mr. Washington told him he would be glad to furnish him with both books, the Prince asked the founder of Tuskegee for his note book, so that he might write therein his name and address. The notebook was immediately produced from an inside pocket, of course. Thus it was that Booker T. Washington secured Prince Henry's autograph, which thousands of white Americans would give large sums to possess. After the singing was finished, Prince Henry came forward to the singers and in a speech characterized by simplicity of language and genuineness of feeling, spoke as follows: "My dear young friends, you have been very kind to come here and sing for me to-day, and I have enjoyed your songs very much. God has put music into the hearts of men to bind them together. Your songs are beautiful, and I hope you will see that they are perpetuated. Again, I thank you." Then this royal son of the great and good Emperor Frederick, and the equally great and good Empress, who was the daughter of the great and good Queen Victoria, left the room with his suite to go immediately to a luncheon given him by one of New York's society queens. That very morning the great grandson of John Jay and the granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt had entertained Mr. Washington at breakfast. Thus does the ex-slave touch elbows and clasp hands with royalty as represented by the monarchical governments of Europe, and sit at the table of royalty as represented by republican America. It was a great week in New York. The colored people had their inning and acquitted themselves with credit. As I review the events which transpired, I feel that I have grown an inch taller. I am certain that I shall live ten years longer, and, like the good people in the story books, I shall be happy ever after. MARY CHURCH TERRELL, Washington, D.C., March 25. AMUEMENTS 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 25cts Children 15cts : ge mn aaa aaa aaa aaa aasasaaaaaasasaaasaaasaaaaaaacaaasaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaascaasaamaaaasaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamaamaaaaaaaaaaaal—l a * BACKSET FOR BOURBONISM Virginia Settles the Suffrage Prob lem by Adopting Temporary Understanding Clause. Richmond. Va., Speciel—The sut- frage plan is complete at last and the conference, Which for neariy a month has superseded the convention, is a thing of the past. The compromise plan, whieh is really the Glass plan with sught moderations stards adupted, and the conference is adjourned sine div. {be temporary undcrstadning clause recommended by the minority of the suffrage committee and embodied in the Glaes plan, which was cffered when the hostility to the minority plan be came 80 evident, is the principal feature of the system to be put into the new organic law of the state. This on'y ovn- tinues through this year and next, ending January 1, 1904 The features of the permanent part of the plau are the $1 50 pols tax prerequsite for voting and an educations! qualification. Ex emplions from tne understanding clause are naade to soldiers snd their sous and extended tothem in the re- quirement for rading and writing iv ine permenent plan. There was agreai hurrah ip the conference when the fioul vote on the adoption of the plan was taken, and it was found to jhave been carried by the vote of 46 to 17. The great fight was over, aud there wag general rejoicing, although the re sult is an admitted defeat for the bourbon element, who desired the permauent elimivation of the Negro, The black beit delegates blame their backset to the efforts of Senator Johu W. Daniel, who foresaw that a flagrant abuse of power wouid not be sustained by the Supreme Court of the United States. An impetus to education is al- ready feltin the Negro distric:s and 1904 will find thousands of newiy quailfied voters among the race, ATLANTA'S ACTIVITIES. Atlanta, Ga., Speciai—The exercises at the Zion Hul Baptist chareb last Sunday were unusually good, the sine- ing by the McKinley Temple Sunday school being of a high class and the other participants on the program ac quliting themselves with commend- able credit. Miss Maud Walter read a Very interesting paper on *‘What is Lecessary to make acompetent Sunday School teacher.” The Easter weather was ideal and the various churches were filled to overflowing. At Friendship church the exercises of the Sanday school Were listened to with pleasure. Mr W. B. Gray was the musical director, Mr. H. W, Russell is superintendent aud Dr, E. BR, Carter ie pastor, Eighteen Persons were baptized at this church in the afternoon. At the Congregational church the services were all well at- tended es was the case at Wheat St. Baptist church and Big Bethel Metno- dist ch urch,two of ourlargest churches. At Zion Hill, the following among others were prerent: A. L. Billings, of Portland, N. Y., Dr.P. J. Bryant, Rev, F, F. Floyd, J. 8. Brandon, preet- dent of the union; Deacon N. Holmes. Rey. R. H. Harris, pastor McKinley Templeand Rev. E. P. Johnson, State Chairman Pledger is kept very busy here of late locking after the interest: of the party. One of the most efficient young men connected with the Atlanta Post Office is Mr. E.R. Drekefort, who bas one of the beat carriers in the of fice. Atlanta University defeated At- lanta Baptist College last Satuidsy in cant COLORED, AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. CG. NISM | she first base ball game of the se-on Friendless Girls, delivers frequent by ascoreof6to 5 The game jasud dresses on woman’s work, is on sev 1 and was exciting relief committees, 1S present to enc Prob |*even inuings : age mothers’ meetings, literary gat a throughout. mgs, art exhioits, dressmaking schc y aoa and has been ever since [ can rem “DUTY AND DESTINY.” ber, treasurer of Bethel Literary Historical - Association—and still SS Bowen is a young woman and alw » Bul: | Eloquent Addrees in Optimistic Strain will Le. Six is imtensely practical, d the! ‘by Recorder John C. Dancy at Bethel Srebrii tier Madi mitre ad occ a. One of the largest audiences that has attended B-thei Literary and Histori- cal Association in many months turaed out Tuesdsy evening of last week to heartbe Hon John C. Dancy’s elo quent address on ‘‘Duty and Destiny,’ Mr. Dancy’s several talks before the varied audiences of the nation’s capital have treated of almost every subject of current interest and their substantial matter, clear reasoning and logical de- duction have sbown him to be a close student’of history and a scholar of emiuent parte. There 1s no froth in his clean-cut argu aents—no bombast, no meretricious display of rhetoric. He takes a subject that is appropriate aud deveiops it after a practical common sense fasbion and criucs can do noth: ing but to commerd and emphasize the salient pointe. ‘This address on **Duty aud Destiny” was in consonance with Mr. Dancy’s cbarec'er—a firms, eompact and instruc- ‘ive presentation of man’s duty im life aud tue influence of werk upon the des- tiny of peoples and uations. The mass: ive personalities of Giadstone, Biemarck and Douglass were cited as examules of coustructive statesmanabip and the destiny of the Negro was to be predicat: ed upon a similiar adherance to duty by the lead rs of thought today Mr. Dancy’s tone throughout was op:imis ic and hs counseled patient diplomacy a8 a@ stronger wespon for elevation then physics! force, [he paper was discuss: ed by Prof. L M Eersbaw A 8, Rich: ard-on, W. A Joiner, andC F. Lafon Upon motion of Mrs. Daviel Murray, Mr. Dancy was tendered a voce of thanks. THE MAN ON-THE-CORNER (Continued from fourth page ) Frank L. Cardozo, Jr., is making an excellent president at Bethel Literary. His programs are varied, and the speak- ers are happily chosen, all being ac- knowledged authorities upon the sub- jects they assay to treat. The music is highly appropriate. Mr. Cardozo is not’a dealer in pyrotechnic oratory—his introductions are calm and dignified, leaving the invited guest the privilege of making his own speech. He believes that the effective platform presentation of this modern day is akin to the newer school of theatricals—naturalistic meth- ods and epigrammatic logic. Mr. Car- dozo wastes no time—he has none to waste, being a day teacher and principal at Stevens School, a night teacher at Cook and principal of the night school system for three buildings, vestryman at St. Luke's, president of the High School Alumni; likewise president of the Cosmos Club—all these things in addition to the presidency of the time- honored Bethel Literary and Historical Association. He will doubtless be chosen to succeed himself. In’ spite of many irons in the fire, Mr. Cardozo is so active of head and foot, that none are permitted to burn. _ Another useful personality in all the beneficial movement about Washington is Miss Mattie R. Bowen. How shall I describe this decidedly original char- acter, for there is but one “Mat” Bowen, as her friends delight to call her. If she is ever in a despondent mood she certainly stays out of public view until her “blues” depart, for to every one, man, woman or child, she is the.very essence of geniality—full of hearty cheer and can take a joke on herself and then turn the scalpel the otner way, with the grace of a finished raconteur. She is the only rival of Dr. Ed Williston and Mrs. Julia Mason Layton in the amount of ground covered in a single day. What does Miss Bowen do? Well, she teaches school, operates a mission for the masses in South Washington, conducts the Sojourner Truth Home for friendless Girls, delivers frequent ad- dresses on woman’s work, is on several relief committees, is present to encour- #ge mothers’ meetings, literary gather- ings, art exhidits, dressmaking schools, and has been ever since I can remem. ber, treasurer of Bethel Literary and Historical -Association—and_ still’ Miss Bowen is a young woman and always will be. She is inteusely practic?!, and knowing the weakness of some who like to appear on dress parade as philan- thropists while others. are getting down in the alleys and by ways, doing actual service, Miss Bowen is never so happy as when prodding, then with her in- cisive wit spurring them onward to daty”s mark. - Washington could not well get along without whole-souled “Mat” Bowen. The Washington public is surely a paticnt aggregation of mortals. It manages to endure a periodical recur- rence of a mass of rot and rubbish which passes the indulgent noses of the postal authorities under the guises of the Washington Mirror, claiming io be a “newspaper.” Like most ill-bred curs it snaps at the heels of the “upper ten” in citizenship, and sniffs around the garbage can of society, to revel in such scandals as it may be able to unearth. The Mirror's especial object of spite anc envy, however, is the well-dressed, edu- cated Negro. It is not so severe upon the colored man who is plainly “down, It is after the progressive Negro whic rides in public conveyances, is able to pay ‘or superior food in first-class res- tauranis end who writes a copper-plate hand in the bocks of the Government It doesn’t like the “Negro behind the pen” a little bit. | The Mirror's latest nightmare is the presence of colored clerks at the lunch tables in the executive departments. Freedom of speech, regulated by a prop- erly-balanced brain, is a great American privilege, but when the liberiy of the press is run to license by an unrecon- structed disciple of his Satanic Majesty, it is 4 nity that there isn't enough “imperialism” at the White Hovse to make Ue scouné <l’s_ punishment fit the crime. Here’s the way the Mirror misrepresents the noonday scene in the big corridor of the Pension Office: . “Look down, brother, and feast your eyes on that crowd, made up of every type of human beings known to those farthest advanced in anthropology. from the daintiest and prettiest maid of twenty-one (the most blessed of all earthly things) to tke big, fat, greasy “nigger,” who suggests the deck hand on the Mississippi.” And this vulgar excuse for an edi- tor (?) has the nerve to expect decent people to pay for this virulent literary poison! “Whom the gods would destroy they first_ make mad.” If that is true, the finish of the Mirror is im sight. A madder individual doesn’t bestride an editorial stool in the District. Listen further to his tale of woe—and then I shall “pass him up:” “There never will be a decent restau- rant in the Departments as long as the darkies persist in feeding in them, be- cause the patronage by the better ele- ment alone does not warrant the outlay of money necessary for a well appointed restaurant. “Jim Crow” lunch rooms have been suggested, but the well known obstinacy of the negro race makes the proposition impracticable because the “coon” would insist on going in where the white people go, knowing the polite stench that will grow out of a refusal to serve him. It would be a regular pudding of an argument against the ad- ministration in a locality where the “coon” vote cuts a decided figure, to hear that a colored gentleman had been denied his constitutional rights in the very executive departments in Wash- ington.” So this is where the shoe pinches, is it? We are such an obstinate, unreas- onable people, because we refuse to be quiet and permit a lot of copperhead penny-a-liners to nullify a civil rights law under a government roof—a law drenched in the tears of our women and in the blood of thousands of the sturdiest soldiery who ever went down to battle for humanity. That such drival can find its way into circulation er that it is not ranked as obscene matter arouses the deepest regret on the part of THE MAN-ON-THE-CoRNER. a = WHEN LEARNING LEARN THE BEST. Dress Making School, MRS, L. R. Clark. principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, at No. 1439 W Street Northwest Wash ington, has a fine school, and we advise ell those who wish to learn this valuable trade to goto her school She is a fine MRS, L. R. Clark, principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, at No. 1439 W Street Northwest Wash ington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this valuable trade to goto herschool Sheis 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 sue- cess as dress makers She has the only school of its kind in the city. The improved French drafticg machine is the most wonderful achievementof Mathatical skill for cutting ladies’ and children’s garments- It is motdifficult to learn, as it does not require any complicated figuring Special lessons given in the Art of Ladies” Tail- oring, also in blending colors. Young men are taught Ladies’ Tailoring at this school. lass for young men from 230 to 5.30 p m Thursday 9.30 to 1 30a m Saturdays. For information cal! at the school- Mrs. L. R. Crarxe, Principal . pe ; DID YOU EVER THINK That $10.00 per week Sick and $20.00 Accid-n would be a very good thing to have around, if valy 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 Lean and Trust Building, Cor. oth and F Sts. Washington. D.C — DEESS MAKING ACADEMY. The ae Lam Orton farmous French Perteo on Fatior Rone Mme J. A. Smaliwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison sireet, northwest, Morning cles from 9a.m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. — tron: 7.80 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their own @resemaking. 4@ WaNTED—To learn the wondertul De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder, Successfu! dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as success- iu] work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked afte We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your co. ree with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time ———— Wanted Rooms. If you have a spare room that you would like ts rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. ————— COTTAGES FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, be- tween Washington and La Payerte Streets In the very best locality, new'y, painted and papered all the atest lumprovements on easy terms. For further particulars address J- HarryHughes' ape May. N J FOR RENT. OR RENT - Front room for rent all model im- provements to gentleman. 301 and St S. W. eg Ne SES Re rete eee . THE KEYSTONE PARK, The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will beopen and ready for busine s June rst A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water w'th garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be ac- commodated. Everythine ss strictly first-class. The Route ## Cars run to the new Pennsy!vania ave.. bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be wade for trips morning and evening, For further information apPly at 443 18t st.,s Ww Lost Rela ive W*NTED—To know the whereabouts of David Walker, who is asailor by occupation and lives or did in Boston. Mass., up untila few years ago, He was an ctive Mason and be need t> the Blue Lodge Ne. 4 or 5. Th colored Masons in Boston wil please make inquiries ‘nformation sentto Wiliam aker, 131 First St. S. W.. Washington, L.C. wili be gratefully received. @ISS A.L. 11,.GHMaN TE4CHER OF MUSIC, Thorough and systematic training in instrumen- tal 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 ac~ complished musician and has devoted many years to the study of music.""--Our Woman and Child- ren.” ‘Miss 4. L. Tilghman has proven herself co be thoroughly versed im teaching ''- Odd Fel- laws’ Journal.” Apply 8.6 M S-reet, Northwest NEEDING CONFI DENTIAL TREAT MENT, safe and sure relief in all female troubles, constipation, irregularities, &c- 4 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, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 6 ———SSee aS PROF: A, F. MANDO, A Devotee of Classic Music, Who Measures up to the Best that Gotha m Produces, A musician who has stood almost alone for thirty-five years, in the higher realms of the classics is Prof. A. F. Mando, of New York, the head of the famous Mozart Conservatory of Music in that city, the best managed institu- tion of its kind in the country in charge ofa colored director. Not withstand- ( wi yr ing the heavy requiremente io keep pace with the b-st talent among Goth- am’s three end a half millions of souls, and 8 000 registered musicians, Prof. Mando has successfully stood the test and has never fallen to the rear. His school now has forty tive pupils, forty white and five colored. Many who have been instructed by him are now playing in the Philharmonic societies end largest orchestras in New York and Brooklyn, Prof. Mando has organized asextette of solo artists, which will make a specialty of symphonies, cham- ber music, and church and concert se- Jections. He is a lover of classic music snd takes no stock in ‘‘rag-time,’’ em- p seizing the fact that his intent is to educate the head rather than the feet. Prof. Mando’s two viclins are valued at $1,700; his piano and organ at $70C each, and he has a repertoire and libra. ry worth not less than $2,000 his mu- sical parapbernslia thus reaching « total of over $4000 He is a genius o! whom any race might be proud. A Portrait of Garfield. A feature of last Sunday’s meeting of the Odd Fellows’ Lyceum was the presentation of a portrait of the late President James A Garfield. It was the gift of Mrs. James G. Blaine. The eloquent presentation speech was made by Congressman Robert W. Tay: lor, of the 18:h Ohio district, to which Justice Robert H. Terrell feelingly re- sponded. Mr. J. B. Askins presided, A Grea: Soul Goes Beyond. Atlanta, Ga., Special—J. H. Bilis, one of our popular barbers and J, J Jobnson, one of our leading grocery merchants greets The Colored Ameri can every week with a smile. These gentlemen are great admirers of The Colored American. The funeral of the late Rev. Dr. L. B. Maxweil was largely attended last Sunday afternoon at Big Bethel. Rev. Drs H. H, Proctor, P. J, Bryant, J. D. Gordon, E. R. Carter, Bishop Gaines. Dr. C. W, Newton, Profs Chase ond Crogman and Mr. Asa G Candler conducted the exercises, The testimonials paid to the worth and character of the deceased by the white pecple, who spoke, were of the highest type and they represented the wealth and character of the communi- ty. A truly great soul has gone. At Galbraith Church, Special Easter Services were held last Sunday at Galbraith A, M. E. Zion cburch. 6th street. between L and M streets, A special sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. N. abbey Sunday school exercises were held at 3 Pp. m. in charge of Miss 8. Janifer, superintendent; Mr. C. Anderson, as sistant superintendent; Miss M. Lig- gins, pianist; Mr. J, Wilson, chorister A song service was given by the choir at 8 p. m., supplemented with an ad- dress by Recorder J. C. Dancy. Mr. W. Smith is chorister and Miss 8, Jani- fer, organist, Itinerary of Mrs. Yates. Mrs. J. Silone Yates, presideut of the National Association of Colored Wo- ‘men has been lecturing for the pasi week or so in Newport and Provi- dence, Rhode Island, in Cleveland ane iC LAD eo AZ (ZZ A eH oo Q + = Cr Ze da Se ies fe Yh WARS ee 3 a ae eek \ x y = OS SS Ves WX AMY? > Y Mrs. J. Silone Yates. Detroit. In Newport, her former home, she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. H Anderson, and was entertained by Hon George T. Downing, Mesdamer Dickerson, Jeter and others. In Provi- dence a reception was tendered her by the New Century Club and othere; in Cleveland by the City Federation of Clubs; while in Cleveland, she was the guest of Mrs. William Clifford, presi dent, Ohio State Federation. In De: troit Mrs. Yates was the guest of Mrs Dr. Johnson, also the invited guert o/ the Twentieth Century Club, a wel] known club of white women of which Mrs. Mary McCoy has the honcr to be the only member of color. Mrs Emma A Fox, a member of this club, was the one who protected the interests o: colored women by tabling a certa‘r resolution offered in the Mi!wauke meeting, The Colored American Can be Purchased at All News Stands, The friends of '1:he Colored American when wanting to purchase a copy of i: will do it a great favor by calling on the nearest news stand and purchasing « copy, If the newsdealer does not kee! it, insiet that he procure it for you. This notice is written for the reason that many people, not only in Wash- ineton, but in other cities call at the office or waite for copies of The A meri- can when the same can be had by go- ing to the nearest news stand. Every news dealer keeps, or should kcep ‘The Colored American for sale. tf. Born to Prof. and Mrs. Charlea M. 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Dices, «© Special attention paid to Private Dinner: 1» cheons, etc. Ladies’ Dining Rooms ip" ** Ladies’ Entrance to Cafe, 63 James + Telephone 1840 D. Little COLORED AMERICANS. Boom the National Negro Business League. Don't miss a single issue of THE COL ORED AMERICAN. Common sense is the essential ingre dient in race progress. To the unesteemed Washington Mir ror: "Stay in your own backyard!" All hands at interest in the G. A. R. encampment will please keep cool. Talk peace, with honor. Talk co-op eration. Talk business and education. The politician with the rubber shoe finds the open door earliest in the game. Strenuous people miss the joys of the present in a feverish chase for the future. The young man who is superlatively pleased with himself never learns anything. Domestic happiness keeps wrinkles away, prevents baldness and premature gray hair. Diplomacy is the natural weapon of the twentieth century—warfare a dernier resort. Artificiality is society's bane. Deceivers are most successful in deceiving themselves. The Freedman's Inquiry Commission ought to be marked "rush" by our national lawmakers. Editor Fortune is right. Negro newspapers must eschew personalities and take higher ground. We waste too much time worrying about other people's concerns. Attend to your own business. Negroes will help themselves if they will cultivate a softer vocal key. Don't make so much noise. One half the world doesn't know how the other half lives—and if we knew would we be happier? Don't waste a busy man's time by osking foolish questions or discussing impossible propositions. Jealousy and intellectual inferiority are boon companions, but the first always follows the latter. Seriousness of purpose is the foundation of a useful career. Too many of us try to build without it—and fail. No wise Negro sneers at the efforts of an honest race paper—he helps to make it better by kindly advice and a subscription. Physical force is ever in danger of being met by a superior physical force. The victory of moral forces is permanent. You need not be discouraged because neighbors always note the collector's call, but fail to see the market basket you bring home. It is a sign of political health when our journals have gone to telling the truth about what the parties haven't done for the Negro. Women who are "driven to wrongdoing by the relentless hand of fate" had within them already the inherent seeds of moral weakness. High living is not to be despised, and the rising young Afro-American is THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. doubtless showing superior development by indulging in baskets of champagne, for we never heard that Rockefeller, Carnegie or Morgan were able to imbibe a spoonful of Mumm's while getting a start. The penitentiary was built as much for those who think themselves too brilliant to work as for the actual thief—the latter simply gets there first. Great speeches are inspired by great occasions, and he who mollifies acerbities is a safer leader than he who contents himself with mere denunciation. TO TRAIN PREACHERS Bishop Arnett's Opinion as to What Should be Done with the Proceeds from Sale of Mr. Tyler's History The following letter from Bishop B. W. Arnett to Mr. Ralph W. Tyler is self-explanatory, and makes a wise suggestion for the disposal of the proceeds arising from the sale of the forthcoming history of the A. M. E. ministry: Wilberforce, O., March 21, 1902. R. W. Tyler, Columbus, Ohio. My Dear Friend:—The conversation we had in relation to the ministers of the A. M. E. Church has caused me to think about the matter, and as you desire to know the best thing to do, whether to take care of the worn out J. Bishop Benj. W Arnett. preachers, or train the young men for the work of the future. Both subjects are worthy of a careful consideration, but I am of the opinion that the proper step to take under the circumstances is to raise a fund, the interest of which shall be used to keep poor young men and women in school and train them for teachers and preachers of the gospel. The present church will take care of the aged and infirmed. The ties of the aged formed in youth will enable them to draw many friends and secure aid and assistance, but the young men have not had the opportunity for making friends sufficient to aid them in their work of self-training. I, therefore, think that the best thing to do would be to have a fund and connect it with some Theological Seminary where young men could be trained in their duties and privileges and qualify them to become the moral and religious teachers of the people. If you can in any way induce any individual or set of individuals, to start such an educational force it will be a blessing to your fellowmen. Posterity will bless you and the future of the race will be assured to the cause of religion and education. I trust you will think of this matter, and in any of your plans in the future you will present them in such form as to make some theological institution the beneficiary. Yours for God and the race, B. W. ARNETT. The Shiloh Baptist Lyceum was addressed last Sunday afternoon by Mr. Leonard C. Bailey, on "Getting on in the World." As Mr. Bailey has gotten on well in the world the address was full of interest. L. M. Hershaw presided and will continue in the chair until the close of the season in May. --- NO matter what you may buy in the way of furniture—QUALITY should have your careful consideration. We protect you in this matter by selling none but reliable values, that are personally guaranteed by us for durability. Our credit prices are as low as honest qualities can be bought for anywhere—and we are always ready to arrange payments to suit your convenience—weekly or monthly. 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Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 1902 THE NEGRO NOT A BURDEN. Mr. Charles H. Moore, of the A. and M. College at Greensboro N. C., contributes a valuable article to the Charlotte Observer, in which two significant points are discussed in a sober, thoughtful and well-tempered vein, namely the surprisingly liberal attitude of Governor Aycock toward the education of the Negro and how the Negro himself pays a fair proportion of the money that supports the schools of the state. The Governor's encouraging statement, following the adoption of the reacti nary suffrage amendment, to the effect the black man's opportunities for getting a common school education while he is in the chair would be increased rather than diminished, is heartily praised and the broad policy of The Colored American in advising the elimination of partisan feeling when a friendly hand was extended, is warmly commended. Mr. Moore is right in the view that the Negroes of North Carolina and of every state, is paying his way for educational privileges and all public expenses. He is at one with our own Major C. R Douglass in the assertion that a large share of the money paid out by white people originates in the labor of colored hands, and comes from Negro pockets through many channels, chief among them, the cost of living, the profits of which go almost exclusively to the commercial Caucasian. Says Mr. Moore: While it is true that the Negro doesn't contribute very largely by direct taxation to his own education, yet when his indirect contribution to the cause is taken into account in addition to the direct, it should not by any means be hooted at The indirect taxes include the Negro's pro rata according to population of school funds appropriated from National la de grants, taxes on railroads income from criminals, fees, licenses, etc. While it is almost impossible to secure the exact statistics, yet the Negroes of North Carolina have contributed at least 25 per cent. of cost of schools ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. in direct taxation during the psst thir ty years. According to Hon. W. T. Harris, a recognized statistician on the subject of taxation for the benefit of public education in the South, $615 103,948 have been spent in the South since the war At least 250 000,000 came from land funds and indirect taxation. Of this amount according to population, the Negro's share would be not less than seven y-five millions." To demonstrate that the Negro is not a burden, or a charge upon the white man's bounty, the testimony of Dr. J L. M. Curry, a distinguished southerner and acknowledged authority upon educational matters, is brought forward: "As the colored laboring class of the South, like the corresponding white class of the North, is in a large measure the creator of the wealth of the county, it is no special hardship that the white property owners of the South largely support the common school for all, as the money expended is an investment yielding heavy returns, and no dollar list that makes for intelligent service and a more enlightened civilization." Governor Aycock, Dr. Curry and other big-hearted southerners are enti led to the highest consideration from every sensible colored man for their generous treatment of the Negro's in firmities, and it is our duty to hold up their hands wherever possible, and take note of the partisan aspect only when an inviolable principle is at stake. We must make friends in every quarter, if we would find the open door to success. Other things being equal, sensible colored people do not care to force themselves into places where their presence is distasteful. FREEDMEN'S INQUIRY COMMISSION "A bill creating a commission to inquire into the condition of the United States" is the title of a wise and beneficent measure, introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Irwin, of Kentucky. It is carefully drawn, and aims to provide for a comprehensive investigation of the condition of the people of Negro origin under American jurisdiction, their educational progress, and to discover the best means of promoting harmony between the races. It is to go into the causes of all troubles that cause friction, and shall have power to send for persons and papers and to administer oaths and affirmations. Further, the commission, as proposed, shall consist of five persons, appointed by the President of the United States, whose term shall be three years at an annual salary of $3500, together with an allowance for actual traveling expenses. A maximum of $1,2000 per annum is provided for necessary clerks, stenographers, messengers, office rent, printing and stationery. Such a commission has long been needed, and at this juncture, it can find a wide sphere for usefulness. A great deal of ground that ought to have been covered by the industrial commission, will properly fall to this body, if there are phases of the race problem which no one but a Negro can fully understand, and only from him can be expected a candid, unbiased report. The truth is wanted, and this commission can be made an instrument for great good in bringing into closer sympathy and commercial co-operation two classes of citizens mutually dependent for the highest development of the resources of each. We are told that Mr. Roosevelt is very favorably inclined toward the measure and that it has found many friends in the Senate and House. The best colored men of the country have approved it, and are pushing it to a passage, with all possible vigor. The bill to provide for this necessary inquiry should become a law at once. The emerency is a pressing one, indeed. Patronize business men who want your money Those who ask for your trade in the right way, advertise in Negro newspapers. We hope our republican friends in Congress will not permit themselves to be bluffed by the democrats into an abandonment of the Crumpacker resolution. If the reports of rank discrimination against colored visitor at the Charles ton Exposition are true, our people will do well to stay away, and let the short sighted managers lose their money. Mr. J. J Richardson, of Essexville, Mich., writes a further letter upon the superior success of the Irishman over the Negro in politics and business. He points out the necessity for practical and marketable education and systematic methods of doing things. First and second class tickets would settle the whole problem of railroad transportation. This would separate the sheep from the goats—so to speak. Inferior people of both races would gravitate toward the cheaper cars—the better classes, even if poor in purse, would gladly pay for the privilege of flocking by themselves. Keep your word and stand by your friends. This should be the motto of every man, be he priest or politician. Loyalty to obligations is the keynote of success. Those who are now booming Senator Hanna for the presidency place this quality of fidelity to promises at the head of his list of virtues. No man can maintain his hold upon popular confidence who does not stick to the friends who have stuck by him. Emmett J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary of the National Negro Business League; announces that reduced rates of one and one-third fare from all sections of the country have been secured for the third annual meeting of the League to be held at Richmond, Va., August 25th, 26th and 27th. This is the organization of which Booker T. Washington is president and which was organized by him at Boston, August 1900. It already has a large membership throughout the country. The local Negro Business League at Richmond is already at work and have preparations well in hand for a successful meeting. St. Luke's Palm Sunday. The song service given by St. Luke's choir Palm Sunday, was a success in every way, and was the best one given in the church, Mr. J. Arthur Harley, the director, is to be congratulated. The solo and chorus work were well sustained and reflected credit upon the singers. The church too is to be congratulated, having secured the able services of Miss Lucy Moten as church pianist. Moten needs no introduction as her work in that capacity is known far and near. Mr. Ferdinand D Lee, addressed the Odd Fellows' Lyceum, Sunday, March the twenty-tbird, on "The Needs of the Organization." The audience was large and appreciative. SALISBURY SIFTINGS Livingstone College Preparing for Her Greatest Commencement- Colored Business Men Prospering. Salisbury, N. C., Special—Dr. H. E. Williams' drug store of this city is in full blast now. He has put in soda fountain at a cost of one thousand dollars. The colored people of Salisbury are proud of it, and have pledged themselves to give it their hearty support. This is as it should be. We will not be able to accomplished much as a race until we organize ourselves in business of every sort, and patronize one another. Our drug store here is as well furnished and arranged as any you will find in the South. Dr. H. E. Williams is business like and enterprising. Drs. E. Moore and S. P. Wright enjoys a large practice here. The field is large enough for another hustling physician Drs. Allen and Heagins who have just finished from Leonard Medical College, Raleigh, N. C. are here on a visit. Easter was a grand day with the church going people here Sunday. The Soldiers Memorial A. M. E. Zion church was handsomely decorated Rev. D. C. Covington, the pastor, delivered an interesting sermon from the subject of "Easter in our hearts," Sunday morning a 11 a.m. The Sunday school had an excellent program. Prof. T. W. Wahace, superintendent, was master of ceremonies. A 8 p. m. m. there was grand Easter sacred concert Miss V. Richardson had charge of the music. She is one of the lady teachers of Livingston College. Profs W. B. Crittenden, W H. Hannum and Miss Grace Peters, all of Livingstone College, took part. Miss Lena B. McNeely gave a fine select reading on "Our Risen Lord." Miss Bessie Henderson presented a fine paper. She has just returned from Cleveland, N. C. where she has been teaching in the public schools. We are very pleased with our educational condition here in this city. Livingstone College is doing a great work here. It has in attendance something over 400 students. She is looking forward to a great commencement. President Goler will erect a great tent that will seat over two thousand people during commencement. He will doubtless make an appeal to the connection for as much as four hundred dollars to assist in erecting the tent. We also have a very fine graded school here in this city. Dr. W. H. Bryant is the principal, Prof. Austin is the assistant principal and Misses Leana B. McNeely and Adline Curry are the leading teachers. Prof. W. E. Dodge is principal of the public schools at Spencer. The school will run nine months. That's right, let us educate and no power will be able to keep us down. Rev. P A. McCorkle, presiding elder of the Statesville district, left last Saturday for Mooresville, where he will hold quarterly conference. Rev. McCorkle is a wide awake presiding elder and is always successful. The people love him wherever he goes. A Strange Napoleon Legend. Mr. George Kennan has translated for The Outlook, under the title "Napoleonder," a queer traditional or folklore story long current among Russian peasants and lately put into literary form by Mr. Amphiteatroff, who has just been exiled to Siberia for publishing another peasant story regarded by the authorities as a covert attack on the Government or imperial family. The story is printed in The Outlook's April Magazine Number. PERUNA THE GREAT TONIC. MRS. L. COOK, PITTSFORD, N.Y. MISS ANNIE ZLOTT, NEWARK, N.J. MRS. ANNA ROES, PHILADELPHIA, PA. A YOUTHFUL LEADER. Rev. Robert F. Lee Building a Fine Church Edifice for Asheville Baptists Scholar and Organizer. "Show me a man's work," said an ancient philosopher, "and I will tell you the kind of a man he is." This is axiomatic. A careless individual turns out a slovenly job; a dowdy woman keeps a dowdy house; a lazy lawyer is beaten by the alert barrister; an unskillful physician's chief service lies in making "more work for the undertaker"—and so on down the line. The minister cannot escape the same process of judgment. He, too, must be measured by results, and fortunate is the man of God who can stand the test of searching investigation. The best evidence of a minister's effectiveness lies [Name] Rev. Robert F. Lee. in his people and results. A united, happy congregation; a large, sprightly-conducted Sunday school; a thoughtful literary society; a hearty prayer-meeting; a soul-satisfying sermon, appealing equally to heart and mind; a comfortable, tastily furnished house of worship—these are the witnesses the philosopher summons and expects when he wishes to rate the worth and work of a Christian shepherd as a success. Go to Asheville, N. C., inquire for the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and you will find a servant of the Master who meets all the requirements just laid down. He is the Rev. Robert F. Lee, only thirty-two years of age; a native of Alabama—his birthplace being the little town of Singleton. His early life was that of the average farm boy, except that he soon outgrew the limitations of his small community, and responded to the call of a higher duty by going to Talladega College for proper mental equipment. While there, in connection with his studies, young Lee learned the printing trade, and during four of the seven years of his stay, he was manager of the college printing office. He holds a diploma from "prep" department. Flattering inducements led him to leave for BBenedict College, Columbia, S. C., from which institution he graduated in '98, taking first honors, with the degree of A. B. After pastoring a charge for five months at Lancaster, S. C., he entered the Richmond Theological Seminary, and was among the first to graduate from the full course on the "new grounds" of the Virginia Union University, with degree of B. D. One month before graduating Mr. Lee was unanimously called to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, Asheville, N.C. Here he found a discouraged and much-scattered people. Bringing them together in harmony and good fellowship, in his first year, 1901, he raised over $3,000, the greater part of which was put into the erection of a church building. This he hopes to complete by next winter, the total cost footing up to $7,000 or $8,000. Through his efforts earnestly co-operating with other divines, spiritual life in the western section of North Carolina has been immeasurably quickened, and actuated to a zealous, aggressive and uplifting work, unprecedented by the Baptist denomination of the locality. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. So many housewives suffer from nervous depression due to catarrhal weakness peculiar to their sex, and suffer on year after year, not knowing what their ailment is. Mrs. Mary Cook, of Pittsford, N. Y., suffered for six years before she learned of Peruna. Mrs. Cook recently wrote the following letter to Dr. Hartman: "I was not well for six years, paid many doctor bills, but never improved very much. I gave up hopes of ever recovering. "Finally, I wrote to Dr. Hartman, and I am thankful to say that I am now well, through his good advice and medicine. I am gaining in flesh and feel young again. I was very emaciated, but now my own children are surprised in the great change in me when they visit me." Last June, Mr. Lee led to the altar one of South Carolina's best daughters and an untiring devotee of the church. In her he has a sympathetic and thorough-going helpmeet, who adds, beyond computation, to his power as a preacher and teacher of the Word. A finished scholar, a convincing platform orator and an effective organizer, Rev. Robert F. Lee is destined to figure more and more conspicuously in the development of the "Newer South." WHAT THEY SAY OF US A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION. Rev. L. G. Jordan, secretary of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, whose admirable labors for the race are yielding rich fruit, writes a letter full of encouragement. Among other things he says: My Dear Brother:—We have just read your latest issue with great interest and noted especially what you ably said, touching the "Texas Steer." It is to be hoped that the future Negro will get out of turning his guns on his fellow helper instead of those who seek to annihilate us. It seems the effort of the other people, the world over is, to keep the Negro at war with himself; and we have done that so long that many of us are out of our elements at anything else. * * * Sorry to learn through your columns that you had a fall on the ice. I hope you are still as sober and steady as when I knew you in Indianapolis, for you have, indeed been a source of inspiration to the Negro journals in this and other countries. HAVING FUN AT OUR EXPENSE. THE COLORED AMERICAN is one of the Miss Annie Zlott,72 Livingston street, Newark, N. J., took Peruna for extreme nervousness. She says: "I was very ill and thought I would die. I had a terrible headache and my head swam; I thought I would never get well; I seemed to have a great complication of diseases and bought medicines, but they did me no good. "Finally I gave up and thought I would wait for my end. One day I happened to pick up one of your books. I read of other women who were near death and had been cured by Peruna, so I thought I would try it. "I took a couple of bottles and began to feel better. I continued its use until now I am a well woman. I praise Peruna highly and wish other women would use it." spiciest exchanges that comes to our desk, but even it falls athwart sometimes. For instance, it says, under the caption: If Christ Should Come to Washington He Would Find—"Register Lyons affixing his signature to all kinds of greenbacks." A frog has a green back, but we have never seen one with Register Lyons' signature. But should one ever show up it would be a "passable" one.—Savannah Gazette. TALKING GOOD SENSE. The editorial in THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., under the caption of "Appeals to Race Prejudices" was copied in full by Editor Bryson in the daily press in the issue of the 13th inst., commending in the highest terms its logic and good sense. It was certainly one of the most sensible editorials that it has ben our good fortune to read. It ought to have been reproduced in many of the colored papers.—Louisiana, Mo., correspondent of Omaha Enterprise. Persona Lbery League's Meeting A public mass-meeting under the auspices of the National Colored Personal Liberty League was held at Green's Hall, 1721 Pennsylvania avenue, Friday evening of last week, was well attended. Mr H. C. Hawkins presided. After a few remarks Mr. Hawkins introduced Thomas L Jones, who spoke on the disfranchisement of the Southern Negro, the Jim Crow law, and suffrage for the District of Columbia. Mrs. Anna Roes, 2813 North Fifth street, Philadelphia, Pa... writes: "Four weeks ago I believed I had consumption; I took a severe cold, as although for the first few days the cus in my throat and chest was l so, it finally became so bad th. I had difficulty in breathing. Pain in the shoulders follow l. As I had placed my confidence in you and Peruna, I followed your directions strictly, and improved from day to lay, and am now well again." Most women feel the need of tonic to counteract the debilitating eff. of summer weather. Peruna is such armeny. It cures all catarrhal conditions whether it be weakness, nervous depression or summer catarrh. For a free book on summer catarrh, address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. Ex Congressman G. H. White, president of the Afro-American Council, made a short address. He touched upon the suffrage question, and asked the Liberty League to indorse the bill calling upon Congress to investigate the amount of property owned by Negroes. The attempts to disfranchise the Negro voter was condemned in resolutions passed at the meeting. The resolution introduced in Congress by Representative Crumpacker was likewise approved. It was also decided that the retirement of Hon. W. H. Moody from Congress would be very detrimental to the colored race and would deprive the colored people of the services of one of its most aggressive and eminent defenders. Hon T. G. Hensey, Dr. Robert Reyburn and T. W. Allen of Chicago, and others, addressed the meeting. A resolution advocating the reelection of Senator Mason was passed. Sign Your Name If "A graduate of the Business High School" will send in his or her name we will print the public letter which was written March 21st and sent to this office. We want the name, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.