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The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 3. CHURCH GIVES A HOME CHURCH GIVES A HOME RARE GENEROSITY OF AT LANTA CONGREGATION Death of a Prominent Episcopalian Collector Wimbish's Office Booming Faithful Clerks in Post Office A Summary of Daily Doings. Atlanta, Ga., Special.—The funeral of Mrs. Salina Quarells, widow of the late lamented Rev. Father Frank Quarells, occurred at Friendship Baptist Chuch last Sunday afternoon, and was conducted by Rev. Dr. E. R. Carter. The church was packed to overflowing. In connection with this funeral there were several remarkable coincidents. Just twenty-one years ago on that date her husband was buried from the same church, and just twenty years ago on the same date Rev. Dr. Carter was called to the pastorate of Friendship. Mrs. Quarells left a mortgage of $700 on her home. This fact was made known to the congregation by Dr. Carter and to the credit of the church it immediately assumed this indebtedness, thereby giving the only child, a young lady, a home free from debt. These two souls have gone to meet their son, the late Hon. fno. Quarells. Mr. M. A. Thomas, a brother-in-law to the late Rev. Dr. L. B. Maxwell, recently celebrated his twenty-third year as chief distributing clerk in the Atlanta post office. He appears to be a fixture in the office, having been in it so long. He is a very efficient officer, and reflects credit upon the race by his fidelity in the performance of his arduous duties. By the way, there are many of our boys who have been in the post office two decades, among them may be mentioned T. T. Greenwood, Geo. W. White, and there are quite a number who have been in over twelve and fifteen years, some of whom are Geo. W. Tate, Joseph Thomas., J. K. Phillips, J. B. Greenwood, Walter Logan, Thomas Payne and William Wynn. Mr. Henry Stocks, who has spent the last two years in New York and Florida, is again at home with his parents, where he will abide for two months. Mr. E. Basil will, on May 1st, open up a first-class lunch counter at 23 West Mitchell street, running through to No. 77 South Broad street. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Ramsey are regular readers of the COLORED AMERICAN, and say that it is the greatest race paper in America. Rev. T. A. Clark says that every colored family should be a reader of the COLORED AMERICAN. Capt. T. H. Crumbly, late of the United States volunteer army, is conducting a successful dry goods and shoe store on Auburn avenue. Rev. W. H. Heard, pastor of Allen Temple, A. M. E. Church, is one of our leading ministers and is wielding quite an influence for good among the people of Atlanta. Mrs. C. C. Coter entertained the Women's Club at her beautiful home on Jackson street, last Monday evening, from 8 to 10 o'clock. The ladies were WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 26, 1902. JOYCE ENG. KD out in large numbers. The evening was delightfully spent, each one going away loud in their praise of the hostess of the evening. Mrs. A. F. Herndon, who is spending the winter in the Boston schools of voice culture, is expected home on May 10th, next. The Whitman sisters have established a musical academy on Edgewood avenue. The academy was opened last Monday night and the public was treated to a rare musical treat by the Whitman sisters. The customs department under Hon. C. C. Wimbish, appears to be in the midst of a great rush. The importation of foreign merchandise is greater at this season than ever before in the history of the office. Mr. Claude Mays, after spending a week in Washington city, with Judge Newman, has returned to the city, much delighted with his trip. Corp. Stephen MacElroy, of Co. F. 9th cavalry, who has been in the Philippines for three years, returned home last Thursday, nursing two broken ribs. Rev. Father Green, who came to Atlanta several years ago and under many disadvantages established an Episcopal church here, and who was recently transferred to Macon, died there very suddenly last Thursday morning. His remains were brought to this city Thursday night, and placed in the Episcopal edifice where the funeral ex ercises were conducted by Bishop C. K Nelson and other high churchmen of that denomination. Father Green was both a good and great man. He died possessing the respect, esteem, confidence and love of every one in Atlanta both black and white, who knew him When good men like Father Green are taken from us an irreparable loss is felt Mrs. Blunt, at 235 West Hunter street tendered a beautiful and elaborate reception to a number of friends in honor of Mrs. S. Willie Layton, of Philadelphia, president of the Women's Foreign Mission for America, of the Baptist denomination. I notice the following personages there: Rev. E. R. Carter and wife, Mr. J. H. Blalock, Mrs. W. H. Porter, Mrs. Annett Burson, Mrs. W. H. Harden, Mrs. Della Day, Mrs. Annie Tompkins, Mrs. Haskins, Mrs. Wm Driskell, Mrs. A. W. Hawkins, Mrs. W. H. Holiday, Mrs. T. T. Greenwood Mrs. Frank Kellogg, Mrs. W. H. Lan Irum, Mrs. W. A. Wynn, Mrs. Hill. Mr. Rucker, father of Hon! H. A. Rucker, who recently had an unfortunate accident by falling down a flight of stairs at his home, is still confined to his bed. There was for a time much apprehension for him because of his extreme age, but I am glad to state that the danger has passed and that he is on [Continued on fifth page ] PRICE, FIVE CENTS TIMELY HINTS TO RACE TIMELY HINTS TO RACE RARE LAND OPPORTUNITIES IN STATE OF NEBRASKA Congestion at The South May be Relieved by Migration of Negroes to Great Northwest-Freedom and Schools-Effect Upon Politics. EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN:I beg peace in your paper to tell our people about their chances in the West and northwest. In a few weeks 10,000,000 acres of land, some of which is as good as any in the State, will be open for settlement in Nebraska. These 10,000,000 acres are subject to homestead entry at the present time; practically about 1,000,000 acres, comprising the very choice of these 10,000,000 have for many years been under illegally constructed ences, upon which thousands of heads of cattle belonging to the cattle kings and large cattle owners have ranged. but these fences are being taken down, saving the miles of magnificent farms and ranches free for the asking. The only price Uncle Sam demands for this territory is that you live on the desired and five years. I know of thousands of whites, ruined by the Civil war, who bought new homes and fortunes in the distant West, and found them through the medium of homesteading public land. The rich man of Nebraska and the entire West were the poor pioneers generation ago. The following counties of Nebraska have the greatest number of acres subject to homestead: Cherry, 2,600,000; Sioux, 9,000; McPherson, 775,000; Deuel, 650,000; Cheyenne, 500,000; Sheridan, 425,000; Brown, 410,000, and about thirty other counties with 300,000 acres and less. Any person going to Nebraska to make homestead entry will apply at one of the local land offices in the following owns: Alliance, Broken Bow, Lincoln, McCook, North Platte, O'Neill, Sidney and Valentine. Any information regarding the above public land may be obtained by applying at any of the bove offices. Each member of a family over twenty-one years of age is entitled to one quarter section of land, for this reason: A man with a large family ought to select his section in such manner as to enable his sons and daughters to take up sections all around him. In grazing districts stock raising and dairy production are so nearly akin to agricultural pursuits as to justify the issue of patent upon proof of permanent settlement and the use of the land for such purposes. By this, it is seen, to occupy a claim and get a deed for it, is a very easy matter. Our people should have at least 10,000 of these claims, 160 acres each—1,600,000 acres of land—and in a very few years this land would be worth $20 per acre, which means $32,000,000 worth of estate, aside from the buildings and stock—about 500 per cent. increase in Continued on fifth page THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 THEMES FOR POETS' PEN. Why should the poets of these pregnant times Be asked to sing of wars' unholy crimes; Today the warrior fights because he must, And in his secret heart feels shame, because He desecrates the higher manhood's laws. Oh, there are worthier themes for poet's pen In this great hour than bloody doeds of men- The rights of many—not the worth of one - The coming issues not the battle done. The awful opulence, the awful need; The rise of brotherhood, the fall of greed, The soul of man replete with God's own force— They cry "to heights" and not the call 'to horse.' Are there not better things in this great age For pen of poet or for voice of sage Than those old tales of killing? Song is dumb Only that great songs in time may come. WEWOULD LIKE TO KNOW If W. A. Gaines got what he came for. If C. M, Ferguson is wearing rubber shoes What will Speaker Henderson do about it If one Daniel Jordan isn't rather sorry he spoke. Has the Coleridge-Taylorites secured a theater yet. Where will the A. M. E. General Conference go. Is Recorder Dancy to remain permanently mustacheless. When will Washington's colored business men organize. If a Roosevelt and Fairbanks ticket would not be a 1904 winner, Why not Prof. W. H. Richards for a judgeship in the Philippines. Will the Negro leadership of New Jersey have to be syndicated. If G. W. Ellis will work his economic speech off on the natives in Africa. Who is the administration candidate for the presidency of the Pen and Pencil Club. If capturing an enemy by kindness isn't a more pleasant pastime than fighting. When Prof. C. F. LaFon instructs his pupils in political science and diplomacy. Aren't some of the papers a trifle rough on the editor of The Christian Recorder. How many of our business men are preparing for the August convention at Richmond. If James E Shepard. of North Carolina, wouldn't make a rat.jing good Congressman. Cannot the Aeolian Mandolin and Guitar Club be induced to repeat their splendid concert. Will our progressive citizens rally and make the People's Mercantile Association a "go." Why some manager hasn't been witty enough to dub Clarence White "the black Kubelik." If Minister Crossland took the precaution to see that his ticket had a return coupon at ached. Will the republican majority in Congress at least give the Crumpacke resolution a decent burial. Why T. Thomas Fortune and Col. Pledger invariably gravitate to Washington about the same time. Do the preachers know what goes on at some of the "parlor socials" given for the benefit of their churches. If it is contrary to good policy for a land lady to buy scap, matches or pins as long as her roomers have any. Why the learned Indianapolis Free man doesn't tell why the Indiana Negro is a cipher in national politics. Will the republican Congress really have the courage to pass the Morrell bill or the Crumpacker resolution Will the colored people of the country permit Director Merriam to be reappointed without a word of protest. Why do not our Baptist be bren set an example of Christ an unity by "cutting out" so much unnecessary fussing. Will the so-called "10 h s reetring" be able to Slaughter the other candidates for the Pen and Pencil Club presidency. If the logic of the situation does not call for the appointment of Consul Van Horn as governor of the Danish West Indies. If anybody ever came to this burge half so warm as the Hon. George Washington Chivis, of the United States at large. Why some people are so ungrateful as to attend a lecture, enjoy its program, and then refuse to put so much as a penny into the basket. Why is it that these "Influentia." frauds who deceive gullible women by guara teeing an appointment, do not secure a job for themselves When a man of Ex-Congressman White's caliber is denied decent treatment by a federal official, should not President Roosevelt be informed. If John P. Green didn't "sholy walk about" last Sunday at Second Baptist Lyceum, on the sacrifice of the Negro by the "sugared" Congress. How white ministers can "square" an absurd racial discrimination in churches with Christianity, as framed by the great sermon on the mount. How will Negro orators explain the death of the Crumpacker resolution and the pig on-holig of the Morrell bill to the black voters in the doubtful states. If a certain $300 transaction in connection with a recent change in a local federal office, will ever be recorded among the deeds of the District of Columbia. Why discharged government employees insist upon remaining in Washington, when oppor unities are more plentiful and living so much cheaper in their home states. Why graduates in law and medicine wear out shoe leather in Washington hunting for a measly little government job when they could go to any thriving town and hang out a shingle to their financial betterment. Why alleged representative Negroes are so indifferent to the uplifting labors of such aristatic geniuses as Mrs. I. R. Clarke and Mrs. Lottie Wilson as to make it necessary for them to depend upon white patronage for support. A Pleasing Innovation. Metropolitan A. M. E Sunday school has introduced a new feature this year in form of graduating exercises by the members of its Normal Department This is something unusual in the Sunday school, and is the first of the kind in the city among colored schools and probably among the whites as well. The graduating exercises were held on Thursday evening. Rev. Dr. Grimke delivered the principal address to the class. Diplomas were presented to the graduates by the pastor, R v. D G. Hill. Papers were read by the graduating class, and music was rendered by the school and Metropolitan choir. The audience was large. Call at the Metropolitan Store and News Depot, 1501 M street, n. w. for The Colored American, which is always on sale there. tf. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON The Greatest Negro's Greatest Book. Booker T. 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The Nineteeth Street Baptist Church was crowded to overflowing Monday night of last week, with enthusiastic supporters of the Afro American Council. The subject discussed was "Southern Disfranchisement and Jim Crow Cars." Prof. Jesse Lawson, in opening the meeting, stated that petitions had been received from all parts of the country, praying Congress to pass the bill introduced by Hon. Edward Morrell, of Pennsylvania, prohibiting railroad officials from separating passengers on account of race or color. He also stated that the House Committee on Labor had granted a hearing for next Monday at 10 o'clock on bill No. 12940, introduced by Representative Irwin, of Kentucky, creating a commission to inquire into the condition of the colored people of the United States, and that a hearing had also been requested of the Senate Committee on Education and Labor on bill No. 5002, introduced by Hon John Kean, of New Jersey, on the same subject. The meeting was also addressed by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Dr. Robert Reuburn, Rev. George W. Lee, Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, and Rev. B J. Boulding. All made strong pleas for the passage of the bills backed by the council. The sum of $50.50 was taken up to aid in the work of testing before the Supreme Court. The constitutionality of the suffrage laws of certain Southern states, the following named gentlemen were appointed as a nucleus of a larger committee to present the matter before the committees of Congress: Mr. Daniel Murray, Hon. George H. White, Bishop Abram Grant, Prof. Jesse Lawson, Hon. C, F. Adams, Mr. Harvey A. Thompson, Rev. George W. Lee, Rev. Walter H Brooks, Rev. B. J. Boulding, Mr. J. K. Harris, and Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback. A later report will be found elsewhere in this issue. A Thousand Against One, Tuscumbia, Ala., Special—Will Reyolds, a Negro, killed two men and wounded seven, three of them fatally, in resisting arrest April 6. Ha was finally killed and his body was mutilated and burned. The crowd, which numbered 1000 men, soon riddled Reynolds As soon as he fell the crowed rushed up, sezed his body and throw it into his burning house, but not before relic-seekers had cut off all his fingers as souvenirs. Reynolds had made every shot he fired tell, killing several horses besides hitting nine men. This is pure grit and will make mobs more careful in that vicinity for a while, at least. The Open-Air Post. The open-air number of The Saturday Evening Post, of Phil'adelphia, out April 24 h is one of the most notable special numbers of the year. In The Serene Duck Hunter, ex-President Cleveland writes about his favorite sport with genial humor. William Marconi, the inventor of the system of wireless telegraphy, tells of the experiments which led up to the marvelous results that he has achieved. In Tales of the Diamond, President James A. Hart, of the Chicagos, recalls some good stories of famous ball players. Arthur E. McFarlane's spirited story, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Old Feller's Fishin'. A new letter from the Self-Made Merchant to His Son, the second part of Paul Latzke's paper on James J. Hill's School for Railroad Presidents, a new installment of Corjuror's House, and the b weekly Washington letter by a Congressman's wife are attractive features, as well as Mr. A. F. Warner's Farming as a Business. Mr. Forrest Crissey's sketch of Governor Van Sant, of Minnesota, and an exquisite poem by Mr. Bliss Carman. The Epicureans' Reception. A most delightful reception was that given by the popular Epicureans Tuesday evening of last week at Grand Army Hall. The attendance was large and the toilettes of the ladies were tasteful, varied and beautiful, making the scene appear as a picture from the fairy land. Hamilton's Orchestra furnished exquisite music. The Epicureans include as members many of Washington's most progressive young s cety and business men. The officers to whose pain taking and gracious management this successful affair is due are: Frederick E. Drew, president; Michael Howard, vice president; J. Edward Gwynn, secretary; Alfred S. Robinson, treasurer; James Ferguson, sergeant-at-arms; Robert E Smith, floor manager. Other members who lent valuable assistance were Judge W. Hall, Fred A Sabbs and W. G. Gwynn. Editor Robinson Returns. The southern trip of Editor Magnus L. Robinson, of the National Leader, was cut short five days by a telegram calling him home on urgent business. Nevertheless he states that he had a good look at South Carolina affairs. Rapid improvement was noted at Columbia, Orangeburg and Charleston. He says the Negro exhibit at the latter place is par excellent, but the attendance is not large. The Roosevelt reception was a continuous ovation, and he speaks highly of the size and character of the Masonic Congress. At all points, including Raleigh, N. C. and Richmond, Va he gleaned much information that will helpful in his work as the head of the William Mc Kinley School. Mr. Robinson expects to go to Georgia later in the spring. Dr, Crapsey's Lecture, The Rev. Algernon Sidney Crapsey, D. D, of Rochester, New York, author of "Constitutional Defense" delivered a fine lecture last evening on "The Afro-American—His Past, Present and Future" in the R Street Metropolitan Baptist church. Rev. George W. Lee presided. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. Daniel G. Hill, D. D, and the benediction by Rev. Francis J Grimke. The attendance was large and appreciative. Southerner's Gift to Tuskegee Tuskegee, Ala., Special—A prominent and wealthy Southern white man, a native of South Carolina, engaged in business in Brimingham, Ala., has made a contribution of $500 to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. This is the largest donation ever received by this institution from a Southern white man. 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Our account of the great meeting of the Afro-American Council Monday at John Wesley church, as well as other important matters are unavoidably omitted this week. See next issue. Tenth Street Baptist church celebrated its fifth anniversary last Sunday. The re-decorated interior is a thing of beauty. The anniversary exercises will close tomorrow. There will be three services. Rev. B. J. Bolding preached an anniversary sermon Sunday in Baltimore to 2200 people and raised $400 in eight minutes. Dr. Bolding is growing in power as a preacher and in popularity as a man. Messrs. William and Frederick Hubbard, of Toronto and Mr. Frank Hubbard, of Springday, were the guest of Mr. Lewis H Douglas last week, 'The Misses Ambler gave "an evening" in their honor Rector O M. Waller, of St. Luke's P E church, preached an excellent termon Wednesday evening to a large congregation at Union Wesley A M. E. Zion church, of which Rev. R. S. Rives is pastor. Tomorrow the speaker at Odd Fallow's Lyceum will be Dr. W. Bruce Evans, on 'Right Education' The officers of the lyceum are J. B. Askins, president; H. L. Livingson, secretary; and T. H. Wright, chairman of advisory committee. Dr. Arthur B. Cole, a well-known physician, died last week at the age of thirty five. He was a graduate of Howard University and was successful in the practice of his profession. His remains were sent to his old home at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. for interment. Mr. E. H. Hunter at the last meeting of the A. M. E. quarterly conference, was granted ministeral orders, having passed a satisfactory examination. He will not take charge at present, but will be heard as an assistant at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Mr. John H. Thorpe, until recently postmaster at Kittre l N. C., is in the city for a few days. His successor is a white man, although Mr. Thorpe's administration is said to have been satisfactory to the patrons of his office and a strong demand was made for his retention. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, corresponding secretary of the Women's Convention Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention will reach the city May 1st, but leaves at once for Belfmore, where she speaks the same night. She is hopeful of a big meeting here on the 9th and 10 h. A large delegation of Washingtonians will go to Baltimore tomorrow to participate in the exercises commemorative of the 100th anniversary of Sharp Street Memorial M. E church, which began on the 20 h and continues until the 30th. R v. I. L. Thomas will preach the anniversary sermon. Plymouth Congregational church will put in a steam heating apparatus in the fall and enlarge their basement. The property at 17 h and P streets is a valuable holding, being worth in the neighborhood of $50,000, and the encumbrance has been reduced to a low figure. The plano recital given by Miss Beatrix L Chase Friday evening of last week at the 15 h Street Presbyterian church drew out a splendid audience. The young artists gave a varied repertoire, in all of which she showed marked musical talent, as did also her brother, W. Calvin Chase, Jr., who assisted in the entertainment. The Berean Baptist Church. In a few days the Berean Baptist Church will celebrate its 25th anniversary, and the members are making extensive preparations to mark the event as a conspicuous milestone in the history of their church. It scarcely seems that a quarter of a century has passed since men like William Wormley, Lemuel Baily, Prof. Storum, David Warner and John Pierre all of whom are active leaders in the work at Berean, were equally active in the work at the 19th Street Baptist Church, from which they all withdrew, but such was the case. and the years that have intervened have brought with them many important changes in the history of both churches. There are cases in which it seems that the alone is effective in softening the asperities of human nature, even in church affairs, and this seems to have been the result with these two churches. The entente cordiale appears to have been complete'y restored between them, and they are both strong in their pulpit ministrations, influential in their membership, and progressive factors in the development of their denominational strength in this community. It is to be hoped that the silver anniversary of the Berean, which will begin at their church on Wednesday evening, May 7 h, will be an inspiration to their entire membership, a satisfaction to their friends and a helpful uplift to the cause for which they stand. Lectures on Ancient History The classes in Roman history of the M Street High School are receiving a course of four lectures at the Halls of the Ancients given by the curator, Mr Franklin Smith. Two of the course have been given—one on "The Ex ent and Power of the Roman Empire" and one on "Roman and Greek Life, Religion, Architecture, and Art" On Saturday April 26th at 10:30 a.m. a third lecture will be given on Egyptian Life. Manners, Religion, and on the following Saturday the course will be closed with a review of the foregoing, with stereopticon views. The lectures are given in a hall containing a large painting of Rome in the days of Constantine. In addition to these lectures the students are admitted to all portions of the institution which contains a reconstruction of a wealthy Roman's dwelling, with its fixtures, and various other reconstructions of ancient and mediaeval life, art and architecture. The students gain much from this concrete exhibition of the life of the people whose history they study, and they show their interest by their atti dance and attention. "Art Study Class' Organized The enterprising and progressive artist Mrs Lottie Wilson, has performed a positive service for the people of Washington and provided a valuable opportunity by organizing an "Art Study Class." At a meeting last week at her studio, 806 M street northwest, the organization was perfected and the following officers were chosen: President, Mrs. Lottie Wilson; vice president, Mr Winston; secretary, Miss Lilie Lacy; treasurer, Miss Mamie Chase; messenger, Dr. Alice M. Waring. Meetings will be held weekly on Monday evenings. Mrs. Wilson invites the public to call at any time and inspect the artistic work that is being done. She has recently completed some medalions of Phyllis Wheatly, and Dr. F. J. Grimke, for which there is quite a demand. Mr. Brooks on Odd Fellowship. A large audience gathered at Odd Fellows' Hall Sunday afternoon, and were rewarded by hearing a masterly address by Mr. Charles H. Brooks, of Philadelphia, grand secretary of the G. U. O of O F in America His subject, "Odd Fellowship as it is Practiced in England" was full of interesting and useful information and he spoke with authority, having made an extensive tour of Great Britain for the purpose of examining into conditions there. Mr. Brooks is a man of fine executive ability and the order is forunate in being able to command his services. A Card of Thanks: To the many friends of our son and brother the late Dr. Arthur B Cole, we tender our sincere thanks and gratitude, for their kindness, sympathy and attention to him during his late illness. Very sincere. Very sincerely, MR. AND MRS. W. H. COLE AND SONS, Atlantic Highlands, N. J. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. ORGANIZED January 1, 1881 Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you 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 $60 ments. As Death Benefit, your family receive After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 the Fontain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per ses 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 14 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents. Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, 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. Limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. As $200 to $65. Limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300. Limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues, Certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. A Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is of 20 per cent. United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Orchard race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to the cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits interest is paid on time deposits. The following report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: LIABILITIES. ... $8,272 80 and 164,423 83 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,588 00 6,850 00 kes 1 388 99 12,399 80 35,820 00 391,120 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 Library and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Members of the Order and the public generally are saved for food products. A newspaper published by the order from its own stands for the voice of the people, representing coom of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 and job office bids for the work of the people, which is style and at low prices. Bond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased published thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unroad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit enmembers alone, nor even to members families, but the need and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of theirs. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious whole people, black and white, North, East, South or contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Homeward to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. And the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests olow owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 hoo $122,500 In addition to these the Order leases To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1 00, either cash or by instaliments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 duee, $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 fi 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 i 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, wi 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 is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. The Reformer is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vo operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Age 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, 334 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded gentrance to this home to its members alone, rooms are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, he and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributive can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and account Members of the Order and the public, we invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 0 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. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Homer 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 The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address. W P BURRELL, G. W. Secretary Wm: L TAYLOR, W, M. Master. M. ALSTOR, --- A BEE HIVE ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES W P BURBEAL, G. W. Secretary DISTRICT'S NATAL, DAY. Emancipation From Slavery Appropriately Observed An Able Historical Address by Mr. L. G. White. The 16th of April is Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia. For many years celebrations of various kinds have made the occasion an annual jubilee, marking the downfall of the slave power on Federal soil. Of late the day has been more rationally observed than formerly, and the parade feature has been supplanted by orderly indoor meetings, where calmly and soberly the best men and women of the race unite in reviewing the progress of our forty years of freedom and making helpful suggestions for the future. The celebration at Galbrauh A. M. E. Zion Church on Emancipation Day was in touch with the sacred character J. B. Mr. L G. White of the cause for which it stands and a program of a high standard was presented. The address by Mr. L. G. White, of Charlottesville, Va., struck a responsive chord and inspired the great audience with renewed hope, and inculcated a sturdier courage for meeting and solving the difficult problems that confront us. The speech is given below: Ladies and Gentlemen. Fellow Countrymen:—This day, forty years ago, the slaves of the District of Columbia were made freemen. The 16th of April, 1862, was the John the Baptist act, the forerunner of General Emancipation Edict, of the immortal Abraham Lincoln, who struck the shackles of slavery off 4,000,000 slaves January 1st, 1863. The 16th of April will ever live in the history of this, the greatest capital on the face of the globe. I feel honored to stand here tonight calling this vast assemblage together on its fortieth anniversary of the greatest event happening in the history of the United States. I feel inspired tonight as I stand in the shadow of Frederick Douglass, the "Grand Old Man," who in life was always one of the orators of the 16th of April, and whose eloquence and pleas for the protection of the Negro ever electrified the people of this country. In this city, on the 16th of April, were heard the magnetic voices of our late silver-tongued advocate, John Mercer Langston; the great orator, Bishop Derrick; the world-famed Bishop Walters. Editor W. Calvin Chase, the pioneer journalist; Jesse Lawson and other noted leaders who in eloquence and strong language always were heard in defence of their people. This day we should always celebrate, and while street parades have been one of the features of the day in the past, and made a part of the program today, which was creditable to the Butler Zouaves, brave boys who showed their loyalty in the 60s, it is my earnest wish that in future celebrations we cancel all street parades on April 16 and celebrate this glorious event by exercises in some central church, whereby the funds coming from such celebration be devoted to charitable and educational institutions, and that our churches on the previous Sunday to the 16th of April, have thanksgiving services for the benefit of freedom. Why not celebrate Emancipation Day? The Irish zealously celebrate St. Patrick's Day; the white American glories in their 4th of July. As colored people, former slaves, having THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. been chained and sold from each other for 250 years, writhing under the fierce snap of the master's lash, degraded in every manner of cruelty, with hope abandoned, now that we are free American citizens gladly will celebrate the 16th of April and shout hosannas to the great Abraham Lincoln, our benefactor. We are indebted to the emancipation for whatever progress we have made 20-day. The Declaration of Independence is yet, however, a dead letter because American prejudice is great. Free in one sense, but confronted with "Jim Crow laws," the base attempt to take away our ballot in the Southland, the anarchistic tendencies of the lyncher, calls for patience and firm demand for redress. That the American people will give the Negro fair play and accord to him all the rights guaranteed to him by the Constitution, I have no fear. Though there is a dark cloud hovering over us as a people and though our great leaders—Douglass, Langston, Garnett, Payne and others have gone to the land beyond the river, we see the "silver lining," and another great leader in the front—Booker Washington—who is making a way for the Negro's welfare. The Negro must take the counsel of such leadership as Washington and men of his stamp, and the race will become progressive, industrious, intelligent and of good repute. We must bury ignorance, coarseness, sensuality—the offsprings of slavery—eternally bury these, and with a steady improvement will soon begin toward the place where the North and the outh will be proud of our citizenship and be glad to bid advance to the coming generations of African extraction. The South ought to be our friend because the Negro has been the friend and work-oxen for the South. Here in the District the race is making rapid strides; our preachers are eloquent and live lives of Christian deportment; our lawyers are pre-eminently able and prosperous; our doctors skilled and patient; our rank and file, brave, honest and good citizens. Then why does a Republican Congress deny the right of suffrage to the masses of the white and colored people of this great capital? Forty years we were slaves, tonight a progressive people, numbering over 30,000 souls. Lawabiding, industrious, moral and religious, let us then continue to rise higher in the social scale of progress and practice the Golden Rule. WELCOMED IN THE WEST. John C Leftwich's Arrival Puts New Life into Oklahoma City A Man of Business. A practical man of affairs—one who lives up to the demands of the hour in all things that make for substantial progress is John C. Leftwich, formerly receiver of public moneys in Alabama. Mr. Leftwich, however, has now hearkened unto the admonition of Horace Greeley and "gone West to grow up with the country." He has located at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and begun the publication of a spicy paper called The Western World. It seems destined to enjoy long life. Although Mr. Leftwich's sojourn in his new home has been brief, he is being warmly welcomed, for a young community needs and is always on the lookout for a man of enterprise and resourceful intellect. Since his advent, Mr. Leftwich has organized a furniture company and established a business house on a principal thoroughfare. He is also closely allied with an undertaking company and a real estate syndicate—all operated by Negroes. While an orator of commanding ability, he does not belong to the "hot air" class. He is a "hustler" of the first water, and talks only when talk is necessary and can be made effective. His speech at the Boston meeting of the National Negro Business League was a masterpiece of wit, logic and eloquence, and was one of the brightest incidents of that great convention. He is one of those men who believe in praying, but thinks that some of the time we now devote to prayer might bring quicker results of we go after the things we want. As he happily says: "I believe in praying a little and working a little, asking for a little of the world and a little of the Jesus, and letting the white man Two Soprano singers one Alto, to travel in Europe. Must have spotless character be strictly Temperate a good strong Mellow voice, also perfectly healthy. Soprano must be able to sing at least as high as b flat. Alto as low as g both with ease. For full particulars write sending photograph and references to Watson's Park: An Ideal Summer Resort. As will be seen by the card of invitation accompanying this artclu. Wason's Park is about to be opened for the season of 1902 by its enterprising proprietor, Mr. A. D. Watson. The park which is one of the prettiest and best appointed pleasure resorts in the country, covering five or more acres, can be reached by both the Townly town and Chevy Chase cars and visitors cannot go astray if they watch for the sign—a hand pointing toward the grounds. As good as was last year's service, the improvements that have been made Card of Invitation. I extend a cordial welcome to my many friends and the public in general to attend the second Grand Opening of Watson's Park Thursday, May 15, '02. A full band will be in attendance from 4 to 12 m. Collation will consist of everything in season, planked shad, etc. A. D. WATSON. Proprietor. insure results that will surprise the fastidious. A handsome addition to out-houses have been built; Electric and a croquet ground have been laid provided. Every convenience for been thought of and supplied by the fat invitation is extended to the clue out and spend a day as they did last right. Read the invitation and put insure results that will surprise the most sanguine and satisfy the most fastidious. A handsome addition has been made to the cottage and new out-houses have been built; Electric lights have been put in; a ball park and a croquet ground have been laid off, and a big swing has been provided. Every convenience for the enjoyment of young and old has been thought of and supplied by the experienced management. A special invitation is extended to the clubs and churches of the city to come out and spend a day as they did last season, and they will be treated right. Read the invitation and put it where it cannot be forgotten. Star Steam Laundry 1317 14th St. N. W First-Class Work Guaranteed L Brice, Proprietor. Phone Main 666 NOT ONE CENT TO PAY! GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE AFTER SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO ST. LOUIS, MO. GLOSSINE is Queen of all Hair Tonics to straighten the hair and cause it to grow long and beautiful. We will send you a large sample box FREE of CHARGE, which will prove its value, if you will plainly write your name and address on a postal card and mail promptly to CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. have a little of the Jesus and a little of the world." He is the founder of the colored town of Klondike, Ala., a thriving community organized because he did not want to live where it was daily thrown into his face that it was "a white man's town." Mr. Leftwich will succeed in his new field because he conducts business upon business principles. Don't miss a single issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN. most sarguine and satisfy the most has been made to the cottage and new lights have been put in; a ball park and off, and a big swing has been the enjoyment of young and old has been experienced management. A specs and churches of the city to come season, and they will be treated it where it cannot be forgotten. FUNRITURE and HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BOUGHT, SOLD or EXCHANGED. E. W. Kinsey' Furniture, Stoves, and Carpets, 605 Louisiana Ave., N.W. or 42210th St N.W. Highest Cash Prices Paid for all Household Goods. REDUCED! REDUCED! His Readings to Ladies. 25c Gents, 50 c. PROF. CLAY oldest established Clairvoyant, tells your business, love affairs, family troubles, about awsuits, divorces, or anything you wish to know; brings separated together, causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles, bad luck spells, or mysterious feelings. 10 to 10 daily. 489 H. st. sw. Merchant Tailors, Merchant Tailors, If you want your clothing made right, go to Bennett B. Slade & Co., Merchant Tailors, as they are leaders in the latest Spring and Summer styles. 1202 E STREET, NORTHWEST. Branch at 6th and Missouri Ave. ; J. S. Rawlings, Mgr. B. B. SLADE, Proprietor, 13 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Straightens OZ TR KING OF A BEFORE. IN order to protect the public from the numerous quarrels hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by your sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO sists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in preparation, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and traced by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beaten foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZ complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Haggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELEK skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50e.; also one such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which reminds pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and make money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, that the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties straightening process, can obtain same by sending 500. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond Enclosed find $1.00, for which please send me the following: Four large boxes of Ozono, worth..... One large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner..... One large bottle of Electrical Skin Food..... One large pint package Anti-Odor, worth..... One large package Purity Scalp Soap, worth..... Total..... Name..... House No..... Post-Office..... Nearest Express Office..... County..... State..... The Ozono preparations can be obtained at Singleton WE WANT AN AGENT INTENS Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50¢ AFTER. BE WARNED from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten hair are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemists earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, fine with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown—marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, its compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tones people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every Southern America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled far and straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect these beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any person live. The price of OZONO is 50¢. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price, introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the NO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and inter, worth 50¢.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliable. ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same, all send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly down this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentally advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aid Curly Hair TONICS. AFTER. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50¢ BEFORE, AFTER, BE WARNED IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, armpits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor. 20th and E streets, Northwest, Wash ANT AN AGENT IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY TO SELL MY LIFE AND GET SUBSCRIBERS FOR The Color and E streets, Northwest, Washington, D. C." The Ozono preparations can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor. 20th and E streets, Northwest, Washington, D. C." The STORY OF MY LIFE The Colored American It gives all the news. It belongs It tells what the Negro is doing. It reflects the highest thoughts and best s Subscription Price $2,00 per Year; $1.10 for Six Months. For_Further but represents the whole people: organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter months. Terms Invariably in Advance. THE COLORED AMERICAN; It gives all the news. It belongs to no clique or faction, but represents the whole people: It tells what the Negro is doing. It is not a party organ, but stands for the rights of the Negro. It reflects the highest thoughts and best achievements. It is not a patent back, but its columns teem with spicy, original matter. Subscription Price $2,00 per Year; $1.10 for Six Months. 60cts for Three Months. Terms Invariably in Advance. For_Further Information Address THE COLORED AMERICAN: 14 PHONE MAIN, 807 3 Choice Cut Flowers. A Special Offer For Easter Flowers at C. 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By the latest medical discovery without pain, cutting, loss of time or any of the dangerous injections. Lost vitality, Loss by dreams fully restored and all private diseases of both sexes, blood, skin, rheumatism, piles, stricture bladder, kidney, Hydrocele Varicocele in old and so called incurable cases cured, Urine examined chemically and microscopically. Consultation and advice free. DR. CZARRA, 317 6th St and 494 La. Ave. N. W. Telephone East 21 F. --- The Hotel Brunswick, 235 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND 220 B. ST., N.W. On European Plan. First Class in Every Particular. J. G. VAN BRACKLE, ```markdown ``` ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. W. H. FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 1153. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. City Paragraphs. Miss Blanche Hutton has gone to Atlantic City. The name of Galbraith church may be changed soon. Dr. J. E. Shepard returned to Raleigh, N. C, Sunday evening. Miss Bessie Kelly, who has been wintering in Philadelphia is at home again. Mr I L Henson has been appointed a watchman in the Treasury Department. Bishop Salters was in town last week, but has gone South to hold a conference Miss Cassie Mousserone was the guest of the Misses Walton in Philadelphia last week Mrs. A Peck, of Baltimore, has been visiting Miss Blanche Colder, of 312 C street south west. The first Sunday in May will be Pen and Pencil Club day at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mrs. Fannie L. Shoto, of Hrtford, Conn is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Robinson, of 211 I street, southwest. Mr. Walter L. Cohen, business manager of the Republican Courier, New Orleans, La., is expected in the city soon. There were two fires last Saturday week-one at the wharf and the other at the Census Office. Both were disastrous. The Personal Liberty League has leased the six room house at 1028 20th street and will use it as their national headquarters. Mr Matthew Anderson, on the retired list after thirty years of active service in the navy, is at home, 100 L L street northwest: Rev. C, S Bundy, pastor St. Paul A. M. E church in Cleveland was in the city last week attending the meeting of the A. M. E Financial Board. Mr and Mrs. N. L Ware of sou heast gave a reception in honor of Mrs. Fannie L. Shoto, ot Hartford, Conn Tuesday afternoon, April 15th. The Coachmen's annual ball is set for May 17th at Convention Hall. It is always a notable event and draws out a brilliant gathering of beauty and fashion. The relaying of the rails of the Capital Traction Company on 7th street has been a boon to the colored workingmen of the city. Fully 800 are employed at good wages. Rev W. L. Taylor, worthy grand master of the True Reformers, was in the city last week on business relative to the new structure about to be erected by the order. Mr. R. W. Amos, Miss Serena Carter, Miss Da'sy Jackson and Miss Florence Randolph are among the rising musicians brought forward by the People's Literary. Second Baptist Lyceum carries a monthly exepense of $10 every penny of which is spent with the race. This is perhaps the only literary expending so much regularly. Mr. Thomas M. W. Griffin, of Moore and Prioleau, is all smiles; its a boy and the third one. The stork brought it Wednesday of last week, Mother and child doing well. M. Goldsmith & Son JEWELERS, 911 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPTICIANS. WASHINGTON, D. C. MAX GREENBERG. Repairing of Foreign Watches, French Clocks, and Music Boxes a specialty. All work warranted one year Watches cleaned 75c, main springs 75c, crystals 10c Clocks called for and delivered. Whelan's Market Everything the best at the lowest Prices. A full supply of Fresh Meats received daily. Cor. 3rd and C Sts., S. W. M. J, WHELAN. UNITED STATES STORAGE CO. 418 & 420 10 St., N. W. Furniture Stoves, Store Fixtures, etc bought and sold. Storage 75 cent per month. We buy and sell everything. MRS. D. T. GIBBONS WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFECTIONER. 523 41 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All Year Round HARRY G LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, 1 B SEELEY & CP WARRANTED Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hosiery. Abdominal Supporters Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 SEVENTH ST. NORTWEST, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON. D. C Competent Lady Attendant. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave. Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces separations, law suits, lost or absen friends intere to grave. Giv names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces separations, law suits, lost or absen friends intereou; 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 acen stamps. 15 THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. FEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, reparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and tusical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANK'N. D. D., LL. D., President, GEO H SAFFORD. Secretary. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. --- AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. WITHERS BREAD COBBLE WITHERS BREAD COBBLE Everybody Eats It is easily the best bread in the world. It is pare and wholesome and is the greatest strength food you can eat, Mothers Bread is sold in over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. Corby's Modern Bakery A RACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 5 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50, Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Dept. A, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Colored People Making Money ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES A FEW DAYS AGO WE INSERTED in this paper a short announcement of what could be done with a Few Dollars Invested In Our Stock and it is surprising the amount of business we are getting from it. In order to keep our proposition before you we take this space to BETTER ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION. OUR INVESTMENT asks you if you ever went into a grocery store in the world where Canned Salmon is not kept, you answer "No Sir." Now Do You Know that this product all comes to supply the whole world from the NORTH PACIFIC COAST. THERE NEVER HAS BEEN A DOLLAR LOST in Salmon Fishery Stock and to give you an idea, One Company Here Organized Seven Years Ago and and sold their stock as we are doing today, and Their Stock Is Today Worth $17500 Per Share and Every Stockholder Draws a Dividend of $100 Per Share Every Month. NOW WE OFFER YOU ONLY A FEW DAYS OUR $1 00 SHARES FULLY PA'D AND NON-ASSESSABLE AT 15 CENTS PER SHARE. Cash is our motto, but several poor people know it is a good thing and have Induced Us To Take Weekly Payments. If you want this stock write today as the price will go to 25 Cents in a few days. In Blocks of 3,000 up We Make Some Concession for cash. Recollect this is your first chance to get in With The Millionaires Of Today. Plenty of Seattle Colored People of prominence are stockholders and if you know any of them write to them. Send all orders and inquiries to the best investment on earth. Inter-State Fisheries Co. 302-303 PACIFIC BLOCK, SEATTLE, WASH. ```markdown ``` 16 11 Houses For Sale. FOR SALE.—No. 7 and 9 Hanover Place, northwest, two-story and cellar, nearly new, 6 rooms and bath all modern improvements. Nice location and convenient to two car lines. Price, $3,200, or will exchange. We have, also, some nice two-story brick houses in Patterson St., 6 rooms and bath, which we can sell for $2,200. Call at office for number and permit to examine. FOR SALE.—A fine corner in Southwest Washington, No. 900 E. St., S. W., can be converted into store at small expense. Price only $2,500. FOR SALE.—A two-story brick house on E Street, northwest, between 18'h and 19th Streets, 6 rooms and bath. Price $2,200 We have a number of other small houses in different sections of the city which we can sell, on easy terms. Call at office for our list 1407 F St. N W. City Paragraphs. St. Luke's parish hall is to be en larged. The Afro-American Council is taking on new life. A club house for South Washington is talked of. Crews are being made up for the summer resorts. Where will you spend your "outing" is up for discussion. Mr. David Messer, who has been quite ill for the past year, is able to be out. Lawyer Giles B Jackson, of Richmond, came up last Friday for a brief stay. Rev. Harvey Johnson, of Baltimore, circulated among Washingtonians last Friday. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. James Black, of Kentucky, is a recent appointee at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mr. James E. Crawley, of The Colored American force, has been on the sick list for several days. Prof. Kelly Miller will be the speaker tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Miss Estelle Hedgeman has taken up her abode at the residence of Dr. Marshall, 2710 P street, northwest. Mrs Rosetta E Lawson has been spending several days in Richmond' in the interest of the temperance cause. Mr. Hilliard Himes, of Altoona, Pa. passed through the city last week, en route South and paid this office a call Editor T. Thomas Fortune of The New York Age was in the city last Friday and Saturday "looking 'em over." Rev. G W. Lee delivered a strong address Wednesday evening before the People's Literary on "The Rights of Man." The brother of E W. Lampton, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E Church, is quite ill at his home in Mississippi. The Pen and Pencil Club elects officers next Thursday night and the presence of the entire membership is expected. The Normal School "assembly" at Odd Fellows Hall last Saturday evening was a fashionable event, and a neat sum was netted for charity. Miss Florence Matthews, the efficient clerk at the office of Attorney W. L. Pollard, has recovered from her recent illness and returned to duty. Rev. G C Coleman, of Steelton, Pa. opped over last Friday on his way home from Fairfax county, Va., where he has been to bury his late wife Rev. O. M. Waller and brother Berkeley, have been called at frequent intervals to Baltimore, on account of the serious illness of their mother. The billard parlor of the popular Metropole Club is to be extended to the rear end of their lovery soon, to accommodate the growing membership. Dame Rumor has it that Miss Ella Cooke will marry Dr. Percival Thomas of Washington, D. C., in the early spring.—Church News, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. J. F Needham, of Philadelphia, gave us call last Saturday, in company with our well known fellow citizens, Messrs. David Warner and W. D Montague. Mrs R. H. Wilson, of Allegheny City, Pa., past through the city last week, en route to R chmond to attend the bedside of her mother, who is critically ill Miss Harriet A Gibbs, our talented director of music, has been quite ill for some time at a sanatorium in Battle Creek, Mich. Her leave of absence has been extended. W. D Winston gave a vivid presentation Monday evening at the Metropolitan A. M E. church of the passion play of Ober-Ammergau in life motion pictures. Mr. Harry Watkins and Miss Martha Smallwood treated their friends to a neat surprise Wednesday of last week by taking upon themselves the holy responsibilities of wedlock. Rev. George L Davis, pastor of the Baptist church at Media. Pa., was in the city Wednesday. He was formerly an Indianapolitan and his visit was a pleasant reminder of old times. Prof. L M. Hershaw goes to Atlanta early in May to deliver the alumni addressed at his alma mater, Atlanta University. He will deliver addresses at several other points in Georgia The United States Bureau of Education is to publish the masterly address recently delivered by Professor Kelly Miller before the Maryland Colored State Teachers Association. 1 BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. *GARANTED to do what we say and to be the "best and the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin in maining beau-ul without continual use. We remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar THE NO SMALL thrown in free. box. THE NO-SMELL throw in a letter. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D. we will send by express, 25c extra. It will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street RICHMOND, Va. Rev. W. P. Gibbons, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist church was called suddenly to Charlottesville, Va., last Tuesday to attend the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Fleming. He returned to the city today. THE-MAN-ON-THE-CORNER. Takes a Few Random Shots at The Fancies and Foibles of Funny Folks and Caroms With More or Less Skill into Politics, Ethics, Journalism and The "Drawma." 2 The Man-on-the-Corner doesn't know a great deal about politics, and has particular pull at the White Hotse, but I cannot blind my eyes to the fact that the political atmosphere about Washington is as murky as an April day. The city is always full of electricity by reason of the steady presence of so many "leaders" drawn here because the government offices they desire to hold cannot be moved out to their homes; but when this "noble army of martyrs" is reinforced, as it is to-day, by the oncoming of such meteors as T. Thomas Fortune, Col. Pledger, Charles M. Ferguson, Dr. J. E. Shepard, Giles B. Jackson, J. H. Thorpe and Bishop Grant the sky portends a thunder storm. W. A. Gaines has come as mysteriously as the Arab of old, and as silently stole away to his Kentucky cave. He followed close upon the heels of Rev. S. E. Smith, who is after "suthin' good." The Kentucky delegation headed by Steward, White and Slaughter, are said to have whispered things into the Presidential ear which made him wiser, if not a sadder man. Col. Pledger, it is rumored, has gotten an inkling that has again set him to studying the map of Africa. They say Fortune isn't so sure that the Haytian mission is gone irrevocably to Powell, but is willing to be placated with the governorship of the Danish West Indies, or a seat on the possible Freedmen's Inquiry Commission. Just how the New Jersey situation stands is a puzzle that must be left to Fortune, Lawson, Powell, R. Henri Herbert, A. B. Cosey and Bishop Walters to unravel. Charlie Ferguson is looking after his collectorship fences and "sawing wood." Brother Thorpe doesn't like the idea of losing a postoffice under a regime he helped to create and Dr. Shepard is storing up ammunition for his congressional battle. It is said, also, that Bishop Grant is going to repeat the salient points of that little heart-to-heart talk that led McKinley to find a way to organize two regiments of colored soldiers for the Philippine service. Harry Cummings and Hiram Watty act as if they had another interview tucked away upon their person, J. T. Bradford looking on meanwhile, studying his own cards. Judson Lyons is as complacent as a captain who can't lose, and John C. Dancy talks religion and ethics to large audiences. Congressman White finds that selling lots is more profitable than chasing after patronage, and Gov. Pinchback has gone 'way back and sat down, leaving the mourners' bench for those whose optimism is stronger than their common sense. The mass of office-holders are keeping mum, wondering which horse to bet on for 1904, Roosevelt, Hanna or Fairbanks. A cloud no larger than a man's hand perhaps, appears in the deep mutterings against the policy of Director Merriam, who is cleaning out all the colored clerks employed in the Census Office. Some go out with a nice jollying letter of regret over the necessity that leads to a separation; against others a charge of inefficiency is lodged. Anyhow, the Negro is being eliminated so rapidly that after July 1st a dark face will be as rare as strawberries in a boarding house short cake. It is asserted that promises are made to Congressmen that a certain Negro is to remain, but as soon as the member steps out of town, off goes the black man's head. Section chiefs find fault with the colored clerk's work, and a lot of error marks makes grounds for the use of the axe. It is reported that when a Negro ex-congressman went to the director to see about the reinstatement of his daughter, he met with a reception that was so chilly that an iceberg would feel like a radiator in comparison. There are growls deep and bitter from heads of families who came here at great cost, expecting at least four or five years of employment. The permanent census law does them no good, and it does appear that a few high THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. functionaries are to reap a harvest that might more justly have been distributed over a wide area. There is talk of organizing an opposition to Director Merriam's re-appointment. In any event, it is likely that the President's attention will be called to the discrimination that has pried loose over 90 per cent. of the Negro timber in the bureau. Time was when a stiff letter of recommendation from a Senator would land an applicant at once into a nice plump job; but that doesn't go now a little bit. Letters have become so common that unless they bear a special mark which is understood by the addressee that it means business, they are not worth the paper they are written upon and are destined to reach the waste basket at automobile speed. The big man gives the letter because he doesn't wish to offend by apparent indifference, and after he has complied, he is rid of the individual forever. He knows, too, that the recommendation will avail the aspirant nothing of a substantial nature. The influential politician who really wants to do something for his protege eschews letters, and goes in person early and often, until he pulls down what he is after. Miss Grace Storum is winning laurels as a dramatic reader of force and brilliance. Always gifted with unusual elocutionary ability, she has by conscientious study, made marvelous improvement in the past two years, and is proving a dangerous rival to those who tread the professional boards. She is endowed by nature with a fine presence. Her voice is strong, clear, resonant and sympathetic, and is under the perfect control of a mind that grasps the spirit of the selection she presents. She has the true dramatic instinct and imparts to her hearers the fire and enthusiasm that burns in her own personality. In impassioned speeches she thrills and in the lighter vein she amuses and entertains. One of her very best renditions is "Hagar's Denunciation of Abraham." The histrionic world will yet hear from Miss Storum. Her splendid interpretation last evening of the French General Rigaud in the production of "Dessalines," evoked much favorable comment. She is the daughter of Prof. James Storum, and holds diplomas from our High and Normal schools. I do not know whether Miss Maggie Lee has been able to secure a husband yet or not, but she is certainly entitled to as good a man as the mundane sphere contains. She knows what she wants and has the courage to advertise for it. She announces that she is twenty years of age and weighs 180 pounds. She requires that the husband she wishes must not be very dark in color nor afraid to work. A letter will reach Miss Lee at corner of Halket and Endy streets, Pittsburg, Pa. I see no reason why a woman shouldn't be as free and untrammeled as a man in selecting the partner or her joys and sorrows. Emancipation Day passed off quietly. There was no parade, for which let every self-respecting Negro be thankful. The parades of other days were something awful, and the gang of bad-looking colored people that followed them was several times worse. The best evidence that the Negro is growing in wisdom is his abandonment of gaudy parades, his taste for band music that is really melodious and the ability to listen to it without following it pell mell from Georgetown to Lincoln Park. Emancipation Day is all right when celebrated in decency and in order. Supersensitive people make it hard for a newspaper man to write things in a breezy fashion without bringing down upon his head a shower of anathemas. An editor told me the other day of a letter he had received from a very warm friend, who was made warmer because in a "snapshot column" there appeared an inquiry as to his whereabouts. He thought the question was either a reflection upon him or a confession of ignorance on the part of the editor, to whose paper he had been an old subscriber and stated that his name and address could be found upon the books. We must not deem a little harmless fun as a thrust. The funny man lives by trading upon the peculiarities of people and it is a pertinent query where a once active man is located who gets married and then disappears from public view. The supersensitive colored man keeps progressive race journals from brightening their pages with the cartoons of persons and their foibles that have given Puck and Judge a national reputation and brought many ordinary men into a prominence otherwise impossible. Let us all move forward and judge broadly. If there isn't any punishment for the bore who insists upon "butting in" to a conversation of gentlemen, an adequate one should be provided. At a club, in a shop or on a corner two or three persons cannot transact a little private business but what some intruder must come up and chime in and thus break up a discussion that concerns him not. They stick as close as leeches and won't be frozen out by a frappe stare. I hope somebody will bring a few of these fellows up with a round turn before long by bluntly telling them that their company isn't wanted. Anyhow, managers of pleasure resorts might help by putting up a sign marked "XIth Commandment: 'Don't Butt In.'" The Pen and Pencil Club wouldn't be true to its traditions if it did not have a problem on its hands. Now the solons are trying to answer the questions of who will be Mr. Hershaw's successor as president and shall an amendment be adopted making the president ex-officio chairman of the governing board. There appears to be a line of cleavage somewhere, but it is difficult for a layman to tell which "party" is the simon pure "administration party," and who can legitimately claim to be the residuary legatee of the administration influence. Caucuses are held daily and nightly and slates are made and smashed—for one reason and another. The Man-on-the-Corner has no candidate, and is satisfied that the logic of the situation as it stands on May 1 will solve the problem, if allowed its natural development. Upon this election depends the future of the organization, and no selfish considerations should influence any member toward a course that would retard the work that the club is now getting in shape to accomplish. If Mr. Hershaw will not remain, from the material available a president should be chosen, who, first of all, is cool-headed, well-poised in manner, versed in parliamentary procedure and capable of deciding quickly. He should be absolutely impartial, have no personal axe to grind and no favorites to humor at the expense of the club's welfare. He should be able to make a creditable speech, and talk well without talking too much. He should be liberal without being lax, and be enough of a diplomat to get along amicably with all religions, political parties, grades of society and local factions. Last, but not least he should be a practical newspaper man of national acquaintance, whose name and experience will be a paceetter for the organization. Has the club such a man? If so, he is the choice of THE MAN-ON-THE-CORNER. The Buffalo Budget Buffalo, N. Y., Special.—Mrs. Clara L. Morton of No. 78 West Huron street, has gone to visit her sister-in-law, Miss Graceyuline W. Martin, in Baltimore, where she will remain for two weeks. She also visits Washington to spend two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Garrett, No. 1408 Third street northwest, returning home about the 26th. Mrs. Annie Young returned home from Jamestown, N. Y., Sunday night, April 13th, from a two-weeks' visit to her mother-in-law. The Rev. Quinn, pastor of Zion church, Jamestown, N. Y., paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Young at Buffalo last week. Miss Henrietta Venton Davis, supported by Mr. Albert Young, is performing with success in St. Louis. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. --- W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington. D. J. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-lass Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. 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 To^4acco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. She Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unurpassed cuisine. convenient to all cars. Only alt square from Pennsylvania Eepot. 467 Missouri Avenue. HENRY WOODSON, Proprietor. SMITH CAFE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DINING ROOM. Board by the Day or Week. A. M. SMITH, 479 Missouri Ave. Prop. ..Dave Wolf.. Former Manager of Wm. Hahn & Co., has opened an up-to date Shoe House. Where can be found all the leading styles and novelties in good shoes. See his guarantee PATENT Leather Lace & Button..... $3.00 Frank Crawford formerly with same Firm is now with DAVE WOLF. 16 7TH ST., N. W. BLAINE INVINCIBLES: Col. Perry H. Carson's Noted Organization Celebrates its Silver Anniversary in Baltimore Baltimore, Md., Special.—On Sunday at 3:30 o'clock p. m., the Blaine Invincible Club, of Washington, D. C., arrived in Baltimore and found awaiting them at the Camden station Hon. Hiram Walty, member of the Common Council of Baltimore; Hon. Harry S. Cummings, ex-member of Council; Hon. James P. Bias and his famous club, the Coronella Assembly, and the trustees of Ebenezer A. M. E. church. The deot was crowded with persons of both races, all eager to see the Invincibles and their noted president, Col. Perry H. Carson. It was a scene to note the two clubs as they proudly marched through the streets en route to Ebenezer church, where they had their twenty-fifth anniversary sermon preached. The church was most tastefully decorated and crowded from pit to dome. The pastor, Rev. C. W. Mossell. delivered an excel- J. lent discourse from Acts, 10:34—"God is no respecter of persons." The choir furnished some very sweet music. Colonel Carson then spoke on his early life in this, his old home, Baltimore. How he left, etc. He then asked for a liberal contribution for the church. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton was introduced and spoke on the good work accomplished by the Blaine Invincible Club and their efficient leader, Colonel Carson, whom they had recently elected president for life. After the collection was over, and the big-hearted Invincibles and their friends had given their dollars for "the cause," the following officers were introduced by the president: Messrs. J. W. Jackson, Leroy Harvey, J. I. Thomas, financial secretary, first vice-president, and second vice-president, respectively; C. W. Scott, recording secretary; L. G. Fletcher, corresponding secretary; H. M. Armstead, treasurer; J. M. Matthews, sergeant at arms; P. H. Carson, assistant sergeant at arms; Dr. R. L. Gaines, physician; A. L. Johnson, attorney; J. W. Bell, assistant attorney; J. H. Gordon, chaplain; P. R. Harvey, chairman of executive board; J. H. Hucless, secretary. Hon. Jno. C. Dancy was next on the program. His address, "Determination and Pluck," was a masterpiece. He cited Col. Perry Carson as a living and worthy example of his subject. Prof. John T. Layton then rendered a solo, "Redemption," in a very acceptable manner, and it was received with applause. Next a letter from Dr. William Tindall, secretary of the board of commissioners of the District of Columbia, bearing on the capable service rendered by Col. Carson as a district officer and faithful party leader, was read. Mrs. Etta Webster, Lawyer Reuben S. Smith and Hon. Hiram Watty made excellent addresses At the close of the program Mr. Jeremiah Stafford, of Baltimore, presented a handsome bouquet from the friends of that city to Col. P. H. Carson. Mr. J. Bell, in behalf of the club, thanked the loyal people for the tribute tendered their honored leader. Miss Mattie Bowen made a splendid talk and presented a lovely bouquet to Mr. James P. Bias, of Baltimore. He responded in a very neat speech. The following resolution, offered by Frank Wells, was enthuisastically adopted: Whereas, The pastor, members of the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. choir and citizens of Baltimore, Md., have assembled here to witness the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the officers, members and friends of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, tender a vote of thanks to the pastor, members and friends for the grand reception they have given us, and be it Resolved, That we, the officers, members and friends of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, tender a vote of thanks to the pastor for his eloquent and inspiring sermon. Be it further Resolved, That we, the officers, members and friends of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club also tender a vote of thanks to the trustees for their kindness and to the choir for the delightful music they have rendered to-day. The club was accompanied by a large number of their friends and the Ladies' Auxiliary. It was truly a silver anniversary. Lieut. R. E. Toomey, the poet, and Dr. E. D. Williston were among the throng. To show to the people of Washington that the Blaine Invincible Club is still alive, they celebrated the Emancipation Day (16th of April) by giving a grand levee and reception at their new headquarters, Pennsylvania avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, Northwest. Addresses were made by Col. P. H. Carson, J. W. Bell and others. Happenings at Hartford. [Crowded out last week] Hartford, Conn., Special.—The funeral of Mrs. Nellie Francis Collins, wife of Wm. E. Collins, who died on Wednesday last, after an illness of four months, was attended at her late residence on Friday afternoon. Rev. Robt. F. Wheeler, pastor of the Talcott Street Congregational Church, of which the deceased was a member, conducted the services. A quartet composed of Misses Miner and Lane, Messrs. Plato and Lane sang "Abide With Me" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee." The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The bearers were Messrs. P. C. Lane, I. Evans, R. Snyder, H. Plato, Wm. Diggs and J. A. Morris. The burial was in the Old North Cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Collins leaves a son aged 20 months, her mother, Mrs. Francis Williams, two sisters, the Misses Estelle and Effie Francis, and her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Mason. The four nights' entertainment at the A. M. E. Zion Church was not as successful financially as the pastor and members hoped for, owing to the inclement weather, and, I might say, Democratic weather, for Monday, April 7th, the Democratic party was victorious and elected J. A. Sullivan, mayor of the city of Hartford, and it rained for a whole week after. Four excellent programs were rendered during the four nights. On the 21st of this month Rev. J. Ed. Mason will lecture at the A. M. E. Zion Church, and the famous jubilee singers of Youngston College of Salisbury, N. C., will present a musical program. Sunday Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, pastor, preached a very able sermon in the morning. Rev. Dr. Blake, former pastor of First Methodist Church, addressed a large congregation in the evening. Dr. Blake has been transferred to the Trinity Methodist Church, of Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. J. L. Davis, of High Point, N. C., who has been in the city for the past two weeks, left last Friday for Providence, R. I. Celestial Lodge No. 2093 and the House of Ruth No. 214, G. U. O. of O. F., will give a grand social and entertainment at Germania Hall May 20. Rev. G. W. Tyler, former pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, has accepted a call from the White Plains, N. Y., Baptist church. Members and friends of his former charge tendered Rev. Tyler and wife a reception Thursday evening. Howard Orphan Asylum. Rev. W. F. Johnson, superintendent and general agent of the Howard Colored Orphan Asylum at Brooklyn, N. Y., was in the city last week visiting his daughter, Mrs. Florence A. Lester, 2119 K street northwest. The Howard Asylum is located at the corner of Dean street and Troy avenue, Brooklyn, and is a well-equipped structure. The institution was organized in 1866 and incorporated in 1868. METHODISTS IN SESSION. The Wedding Bells and Funeral Knells Social Doings in Quakerdom Philadelphia, Pa., Special.—The Delaware Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, made up of portions of neighboring districts, has been in session at the Jones A. M. E. Church, Haines street, Germantown, pastor Rev. Cotton, for the past week. The sessions were very interesting and many delegates were present. Four students were made elders, with the power to preach during their fourth year studies. They were David H. Hargis, Atlantic City N. J.; J. O. Parker, Chincoteaque, Va.; Storer S. Jolly, Chester, Pa., and Fred A. Cullen, Catlin, Md. Announcement cards have been received from Mr. Henry N. Jones, announcing the marriage of his daughter, Anna C., to Mr. Andrew J. Manley, on Wednesday, April 9th. The marriage ceremony was performed at the parsonage of the Cherry Street Church, by Rev. Credist. Mr. and Mrs. Manley spent their honeymoon in New York. They will be at home, 1723 Bainbridge street, on April 20th. The funeral of Miss Inez Mortimer was held at St. Thomas church on last Saturday. The deceased was a member of that church and an active worker in its various guilds, and for many years a teacher in the Sunday school. The second of a series of home musicales was given at the home of Miss Charlotte Brown, South Twelfth street, on last Thursday, the first being held at the Misses Walker, two weeks previous. Mr. Haston, the Philadelphia baritone singer, rendered several very fine selections and the piano solos by Miss Cottman, together with the "Storm," by Mr. Hurlong, won the applause of all present. Among those present were Misses Charlotte Brown, Letitia Cottman, Maebelle and Lela Walker, Mamie Beckett, Lucretia Parlor and Miss Armstead; Messrs. Edward Lovett, Alton Smith, Wendell Cornish, Campbell Beckett, Mr. Hurlong, Drs. Bailey, Beckett and Bover. The last of the organ recitals given for the Crucifixion P. E. Church at All Saints P. E. Church, was last Sunday. Mr. Robinson was assisted by Mr. Edward B. Webster, tenor. The music was very fine and the recital was well attended. Miss Eva Bones, of Atlanta, Ga., is in the city visiting friends. WIZARD DID NOT BUY. Report of the Purchase of a Summer Home Near Boston Denied by the Famous Educator Brocton, Mass., Special.—Booker T. Washington, principal of the "Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, has purchased for a summer home the historical old Tirrell Mansion, near Columbian Square, South Weymouth. The building is an old Colonial affair, roomy and comfortable, and has been a landmark for many years. With it is a large tract of land. The place, by the way, is an ancestral home of Congressman Charles L. Terrell. The papers were passed on Saturday, when the first announcement that the deal was on was made to the public. While a few narrow-minded persons have muttered complaint that a Negro should acquire so handsome a property, Mr. Washington's exalted standing as an educator and citizen, overtops all reasonable objection, and there is no doubt that the family will be warmly welcomed into the neighborhood, one of the most aristocratic settlements in all the country. The Tuskeegian has always liked Boston and its people, and he has frequently stated that he regarded the locality as the abiding place of the Nation's conscience. [Since the above was written word has come from Mr. Washington that the reported purchase has no foundation in fact. How the story came to be told is unknown.] The Legislature of Maryland has passed a bill admitting women lawyers to the bar. No one is to be denied admission to the bar "on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." 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The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris Xander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. Nobranch houses.) Phone 1425 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. c. 4 aera in epee —— NEGRO AND THE SOUTH. Dr. James E. Shepard Counsels Against Migration to North or Elsewhere “Problems”- Ova- tion to Ex Ssnator Green, Last Sunday was a red letter day in the history of the Second Baptist Ly- ceum. The weather was perfect and the people, who packed the house, were in the best of humor. The central figure of the occasion was Dr. James E. Shep- ard, of Raleigh, N. C., and about his magnetic personality, there radiated what seemed to be the entire Washing- ton colony of North Carolinians. They came out in force to honor the young leader “from home.” Dr. Shepard had every reason to feel proud of the wel- come he received at the hands of all. | ee ie , SF ¢ a a : i fw ia , _ pees | be om . = 4 aft F3 Pa fe ra 2 ; A ae ES : Dr James E Shepard His subject was “Problems.” He de- fined a problem as something to look into, to pick to pieces to arrive at a so- lution. Every nation, every race, every individual is confronted by a problem. The English, the French, the Germans, the Irish, the Jew and the Americans, white and black, have had many prob- lems—some have been solved, and oth- ers are yet to be solved. After dealing with the resources of the peoples men- tioned along historical lines, Dr. Shep- ard treated as our principal problems of this’ day, labor, expansion, education immigration and the destiny of the Negro. He pleaded for a better under- standing between labor and capital and Praised the efforts of Senator Marcus A. Hanna to arbitrate the serious differ- ences that now exist along this partic- ular line. Dr. Shepard dealt broadly with the subject of expansion, and be- lieved hat the acquisition of the Philip- pines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Dan- ish West Indies meant larger opportu- nities for American development in commerce, and would produce a cosmo- politanism that would brighten the black man’s horizon. NEGRO SHOULD REMAIN souTH. Upon the Negro problem the speaker talked with great earnestness, saying, in part: “I hold t® the conviction that the Ne- gro must adapt himself to the conditions by which he is surrounded, but ever keep seeking to better these conditions, which can be done by manliness, fru- gality, which means accumulation and education. For this reason any large exodus of the Negroes North from the South would be a collossal mistake, un- less, like Caleb and Joshua, they have first spied out the land, found that it is good. and that positions are in waiting for them. That the Negro has been badly treated in the South, subjected to cruel and humiliating restrictions and limitations, I admit, but a careful study of the economic conditions there will show that the South is the best place for the masses of the colored people. They are adapted to the climate: cheap living abounds, and a kindly feeling for the Negro exists within the heart of every true Southerner. They know better what real sympathy means and can bet- ter extend a hand of help to those jn destitute circumstances. Everywhere I turn the same conditions exist if the Negro comprise a large part of the pop- uation. The restrictions exist from Slorida to Colorado, and since the Na- ional government is seemingly power- less to protect the Negro, then it is bet- er to work out your salvation. among hose who know you and will now and hen extend a hand of sympathy rather han fly to those who will wait to see whether you are a success or not before urms will be extended to receive you.” Dr. Shepard spoke optimistically of he results that practical education would bring, and believed that an ac- zeptance of the philosophy of Booker T. Washington would work wonders in ‘demonstrating the Negroes’ value to the American body politic. He referred with pride to the success of the Coleman Cotton Mill at Concord, N. C. GREEN STRIKES RESPONSIVE CHORD. If the strength of a paper is evidenced by the vieor of the discussion it draws out, the eloquent young North Caroli- nian was paid a fine compliment. The “star” part in the discussion was taken by Hon. John P. Green, of Ohio. His speech was an unsparing denunciation of the action of the Republican House of Representatives in selling out the Negro’s interests for “sugar.” He con- tended that the faithful Negro had been cruelly deserted by his party when a friend at court was most sorely needed, and the abandonment of the Crumpacker resolution was a cowardly surrender to a South which had violated every con- stitutional requirement but had pur- | chased immunity from punishment by a commercial alliance with the North. Once more the Negro had been auctioned off. and though the lyncher and disfran- chiser plied their deadly trade, not a Re- publican voice in Congress was lifted up in defense of human rights. When Mr. Green declared that he would tell the truth, office or no office for himself, and acknowledged that he did not know how to face the Negro voters of the North and West and ask their continued sup- port of Republicanism, there was a pan- jemonium. The impassioned orator nad struck a responsive chord, and the scene which followed was dramatic to he last degree. A dozen or more strong nen were on their feet, waving hand- cerchiefs and cheering, women were ap- lauding and shouting approval, and a iemonstration lasting for some minutes estified how deeply the people felt over he indifferences manifested toward them y the party leaders. The speech has aused a great deal of talk, as office- |} olders are rarely given to such plain || nd unequivocal language upon a politi- al issue. r Others who spoke were Messrs. John . Dancy, L. C. Moore, T. W. Allen, A. |: . Richardson, Carrington and Long. ' Music was furnished by a selected |! uartet, led by Mr. W. Stanton Worm- || ‘y, the new chorister, whoshowed up. Js v the way, to marked advantage. Mr. |" amuel E. Lacy presided and Miss Ma- |< lie Boyd acted as secretary. ¢ Hor, J H Hannon II. The condition of Hon. John H. Han- non, of the office of the Recorder of Deeds, is so grave as to give great con- cern to his many friends and acquaint- ances. For several weeks he has been suffering from gout which materially weakened his system. A week ago Sun- day, he was seized with’an attack of apo- plexy, since which time he has been very low—sometimes unconscious, at other times delirious. He is receiving con- stant and skillful attention at the hands of Doctors F. J. Shadd, E. D. Williston and A. M. Curtis. Mr. Hannen has been a wonderfully active man, and has rendered valuable service to the race in politics and busi- ness. He was at one time postmaster at Halifax, N. C., a member of the State Legislature and has frequently repre- sented his district in National Republi- can conventions. He is prominently identified with the Afro-American Council, and is treasurer of the special committee charged withthe work of car- tying to the Supreme Court a test of the constitutionality of the election laws of Louisiana and other Southern States. He is a man of some means and is s0| highly regarded by his constituents that he could have been a member of Con- sress had he not voluntarily given away in the interest of a friend. At present he is chairman of the Republican execu- tive committee of Halifax county. It lS that his condition will take a fay turn, Harvard’s Crack Ball Player. Cambridge, Mass., Special—Harvard men have grown wildly enthusiastic over a colored base ball player. It may be they have never had a chance to wor- ship one before, but certain it is that Matthews, the little colored quarterback and shortstop for Andover, is to-day one of the most popular men in the Crimson University. Matthews came to Harvard with an enviable reputation as a sprinter, foot- ball player and baseball artist behind him. His advent consequently was much talked about, but the common opinion seemed to be—‘“He’s colored.” He'll never get along.” Probably no incoming freshman ever aroused so much interest as did this dark-hued athlete from Phillips An- dover, and when last fall he won his way to the front on the gridiron by his sheer grit and brilliancy every Harvard ‘man opened his heart to him. His being a Negro, far from impeding him, aided him along every line. Every man knew “Matthews,” for every man could see his swarthy form shooting in and out among the whiter bodies of his com- panions. To-day the sitiation is reversed in baseball. Matthews promises to be one of the fastest shortstops Harvard has ever had, and Harvard men are willing to give him the crown of laurel in token of the fact. He is a natural player, bril- liant in fielding, a hard thrower, sure at the bat and a flash of greased lightning on the bases. With these qualities and a handsome, smiling, good-natured face. the little colored man is establishing an unexpected precedent in the conserva- tive and aristocratic old Crimson Uni- versity. Matthews was in Washington last week, nlaying on Harvard against the University of Virginia team, and made 1 fine showing at bat and in the field. He made many friends here and was an »bject of much interest. The Coleman Coton Mi !. The success of the Coleman cottor mill at Concord, N. C., is a striking ex- ample of the strides the Negro can make in commerce and the industries when he sets his head in the right direction and lives up to business principles. The mill is being operated regularly, making 2 very good class of goods. So great is the demand for them, especially in the Northern markets that the company could scarcely fill the orders were they conducting two such mills. The man- agement welcomes the coming of all per- sons who wish to inspect the plant and ‘he products turned out. The Coleman Manufacturing Company's officers are: R. B. Fitzgerald, president: E. A. John- son, vice-president ; W. C. Coleman, sec- retary and treasurer. On the board of directors, in addition to these are: John C. Dancy, Robert McRae, S. B. Pride, 3. C. Thompson, C. F. Meserve and I. P. Berry. The capital stock is $100,000. An offer has been made and will prob- ably be accepted, by the Missouri Luth- eran Synod, of twenty-five or fifty acres of land on which to build an industrial school, after the model of Booker Wash- ington’s Tuskegee school. Herry Yo Arnett uc ot barge Word came last week that Mr. Henry Y. Arnett was dangerously ill at his ‘rome in Wilberforce, Ohio, and that the worst might be feared. A later report however, stated that the crisis had nassed, and he has now so greatly im- proved as to be out of danger. Mr. Ar- 1ett had been quite active in the cam- paign. Filling an appointment gn a rainy day. he got wet and contracted a severe cold, resulting in an acute attack of pneumonia. His friends are pleased ‘o learn that the situation is so favor- able, ——_____ Lieut. Tcomey Reads. Lieut. R. E. 8. Toomey is thesecond olored person to read at the © ngres: tons] Library, the: firat being Paul Laurence Danbar He rendered se- -ctions from his book “Taoughts for (rue Americans,” and the large and ‘ppreciative audience cheered him to ueecho His brother Frf L. Bils vorth Toomey, of Baltimore, gave several selections on the piano, which were well received. Lieutenant Toomey vill tomorrow at the S-e-nd cee Lyceum preeent a new entitled the Law of Loven” Po ee eee Sl” OS : PETER GROGAN ; & Credit For All Washington, : & s ’ —— CS So eee : & ’ - Chey 3 : 5 fe EQ) é / P é / : ; [3 ; 3 % Makes = e Furiture % : Buying an 3 z Easy Matter. 3 I is time you had a good, 5 ~ reliable Refrigerator in the 3 > house, and you can get it here + in any desired size—on easy § * weekly or moathly payments, % * Wecancover your floors with % ' reliable Mattings for lew % ' money than apy other house 2 , in town. We sell the best 4 , grades of Chinese and Japan. 3 - ese Mattings, and warrant the % ' durability of every yard. 3 Mattings 5 Tacked a Down % Free. 3 For summer cooking you 3 shou!d havea Dangler Vaper % or B'ue-flame Oil Stove. We . have them in all sizes, and sell s them as cheap on credit as 4 you can buy for in the cash 4 s‘ores. Go-Carts end Oar 4 riagesare here in a great va- % riety of styles—all on easy % payments. 54 % Peter Grogan, ; 817, 819, 821, 823 7th St, N. W. = Between H and I Sts. a FHF SSK SK TS raaad aD We Do Business at One Price, Misfit Clothing Parlor. Fine Garments (Slightly Worn) Made by Our Leading Tailors. ’ Josth’s Old Stand. (Established 1865) 619 DSt. N. W. Byron asks; ‘‘What is there can rankle, *Gainst a petticoat and, A pretty peeping ankle.” We answer nething; if the lady's shoes have beet cared forby _ Al. Walker, “€ 2 The Artist Boot Black * “ Who does nothing but strictly high class work and keeps all the latest shades of dressing for ladies and gents tan, russet and patent leather shces. Private Messenger ser- vice. Rates made for montbly service Stands: At Cosmopolitan Hote! 458 Louisiana Avenue and oth and K street. ; SCREENS. The strong, netal-center Window Screens {2c MCI Sooo agseeese cae aosaAson-n-> . Just the screen you want for the door: it’s 65¢ strong and well made. Complete for Joba B. Bepey, joi sv. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6. Ya ea REV, J. H, LEE WEDS. Popular Pastor of Third Baptist Church Leads to G4e Altar Mrs, Harriett Ricks Off on Bridal Tour, R vy James H. Lee whohas pastored pls fi ck 80 successfully at the Third Bapust Chu cr, was marred tast Monday mrping at 900 A. M. to Mre. Harriet Ricks, a membzsr of bis ebnreh. 4 The wedding took place ar 413 Ritge kt Rev W. J. Howard of Zoa B p- tiat Church ¢flicia ing The wedameg fo = SR, be aS ft ee CEC a dite ye S3)) Bs LIC, C7, TESS” VET) Aa ieee GEER LY i — x Rev. James H. Lee. wasa private one and Only relatives and intimate friends were present, the exception being the membe's of the Past or’s Aid Club of the Third Bap- tist Church. The bride was attired ia a handsome gray monsseline, while the groom wore the ecnventions! broad cloth—a fifty dollar suit, the giftof the Pastor’s Aid Ciub The cer.mony be- ing ov-r. the happy couple left on the 10.00 o’clock train for Philadelphia, where they will spend a week, the guest of the groom’s cousin, Mra. Cor- nelia Sims The Third Baptist church is one of the best known churches in Washing- ton and Rev. Lee bas for the past six teen years made mary additiuns to the : eS SX {|| ae 2 \\ / H/ oa WY 7 GERI y is SSN eS FR = S Aig SZ . } (GIS ae le church ald congregation, and m-ny improvements on the bvilling Tue siyteenth anniversary wiil be cele- brated Friday evening May 9:b, when the many friends and members of the church will show their beloved pastor the sppreciation and the esteem in which he is held in a substentis) way. Dr. Lee and his wife will hold a reception to their friends at thelr residerca, 313 Elm street north- West from 4.30 0 10:30 p. m. They were the reciprents of many Valuable presenta, Among them were giftefrom New Bedford, Mass.. Flush- a Y, Baltimore and Philadel- a. Vaughan’s Justice Party. Saturdsy last a conventicn, number- ‘ng twenty-five delegates, assembled at 45 Pennsylvania Avenue and formed ‘political organization, and cbrister ed ‘Veughan’s Jus ice Party. The parcy ‘uganized to secure the passage of Vaughan’s ex-slave pension bill, which Provides that the government shall Petsion sged ex-slaves and wot aliow them to become a public charge to NUthern states, Mr. Vaughan has worked for ten years tryi g to have Congress act on this bil. He bas con cluded that existing parties will never do justice to the Scutb, and has de- termined to make his bill a nitions] issue, upon which he hopes to build & political organization whch will force tre pasage of the measu:e Rev. S. F. Mi caeli was ramed as temporary chairman, and ¢riled the convention to order. Mr Vaughan’e address dealt with the wors of the needy ex-siaves s*nd the i: justice of paying $150 000 000 out to veterans, with ut coing svmething for the southern blac: 8. An ap,esl wes Wate in the resolutions for assistance in se curing the passage of Vaughan’s ex siave pension b Il, and it was declared chat this measure will restore harmony between the white snd colored people of the South. Tue President wes praised for his investiga ion of abu:er on the part of railroad combiostions and commended for removing ‘ carpet- baggers’”’ from offise in the southern states and for the decapitation of C m- missioner Evans. In conclusion the resolutions asked that the republican party show ite friendliness for colored men in ap- poluting them to postmasterships in all the north« ra states. The convention ca l-d on the President in a body Wed- nesday. The nex! meeting will be held ian Memphis, f.na,July4 5 and 6. The 1903 Mav meeting wi! be held in New York. More on this subject next week, You ng People’s Congress. The Negro Young People’s Christian end Educational Congress which is to convene in Atianta August 6 to 11, 1902 promises to be the most Cunspicuvus as well as the largest attended meeting in the history of the American Negro Delegates are being €lected from every enarch, Sunday School, Kpworth Lea- gue, Christian Eudeavor, B»ptist Young Projle’s Union, Young Men’s Ubrisuian Association, Young Women’s Christian Association, educations! in- stitutions, Women’s Chris 1an organiz:- tioas ali over tae country, each being entitled to a dele gate. The movement was first known as the Negro Young Pe p.e’s ¢ bristian Congress, but im order tha: its purpose might be fully known, abd since all educational sgencies at work among the Negro youth of the couatry are in- terested, the executive committee thougbt wise to change 11s name to tke Negro Young People’s Chrisvan and Educational Cc ngress The 4:h Sanday in May has been set apart as a special day of prayer for the general berefit of the race. Collec- tons may be taken that day to help jefray the expenses of the Congress Name of delegates and contributiors and all inquuics for in etmation should besenttol Garland” 2, correspond. ing secretary, South snta, Ga, CHURCH GIVES A HOME. Continued from Firsr page- the mend. Rev. Dr. .L. Miller, of Ma- con, Sabbath School missionary of the Presbyterian church, will be in Atlanta during April for two weeks, in the in- terest of the work here. Mrs. Jas. M. Smith, of Monroe, came to the city Sat- urday to enter a sanitarium. Editor J. T. Stubbs, of Macon, was in the city this week in the interest of his paper. The article in the CoLorep American of the 5th inst., by Miss Nannie H. Bur- roughs, has created a lively interest here among the women folks—so much so that an organization has been planned along the lines outlined by this thought- ful woman. I take pleasure in com- mending this article to every woman in the land. , TIMELY HINTS TO RACE. (Continued from First page ) the business and finance of Mr. Wash- ington’s League and all the support that will be needed in the passage of the Crumpacker bill. To move 10,000 families seems to be a big job at first sight, but let me tell you how it can be done with ease and without the loss of a dollar to any one. Let us suppose—a fact—that there are 10,000 colored men in the South who are able to invest $1,500 for three years without ill convenience. Now, let each of these men select some man with a family whom they know to be honest, industrious and ambitious enough to make a success out of the enterprise. Send this selection to Nebraska and he will be able to refund the money in three years with interest. I know of men who took up claims in Red Willow county in Nebraska, and at the end of three years they had $2,000 and $3,000 bank account. They sowed from fifty to sixty acres in alfalfa the first year (this yields from four to five tons per acre) and sold it at McCook, the county seat, for $8 per ton, thus making $30 to $40 per acre the second and third years. The cattle men who have been illegally using this land for grazing purposes, will have to feed their stock now, and consequently there will be a great de- mand for alfalfa. I am not able to send any one up there, but I can go with any one and take up a claim adjoining his and keep the wolf away from his door until mother earth yields to both of us. Any one wishing to accept this offer will write me at once. There are in the States of South Car- olina and Mississippi together 424,634 more colored people than white. Now, if this surplus part of the race were in Colorado, Nebraska and Michigan they would be legal voters. Suppose they were to move there’ in the next ten years, what effect would it nave on the Negro question and what prestige would it bring to the race? In my mind it is the shortest way out of our present trouble. Send these people into the States named and you will have all of the orestige with the National Congress that you need— not only this, but you will place them in the reach of good schools and a position to become wealthy in a few years, for there is public land enough in these States to give each head of a family a homestead. These people are in a more helpless and miserable condition under the disfranchisement laws than they were before the war, and I appeal to the In- ternational Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Labor. I appeal to this order because they are accustomed to doing this kind of business without banners and music and there will be none needed in this instance. Gentlemen and ladies of the order, the people need your assistance worse than they did in 1846-50. You took the lead then and let me beg of you to take it again. I would like for some member of the order to express his or her views on this subject through the columns of this pa- per. Yours very Trulv. E. D. Ginson, Sergt. U. S. A. Retired. Roanoke, Va., April 21, 1902. Shiloh Bap ist Lyceum The Sniloh B eoust Lyceum wes °¢- dies-ed last Hunday afvernoon by Col W.A. Pledger, of Georgia. A large and appreciative audience gave close attention tothe words of the speeker Prof fT M Dent, Mr C Daniels. Rev. 3 A Teylor and others took part inp tno discussion. Next Sunday at 3:45 p m , Hon. Jxhn PG een will address vhe lyceum. The lyceum bas purchased new sorg books, snd the singing has become quite a feature under the direction of Mr P. H. Simmons. ——————_————————————————— For Rent to Permanent Tenant. Nice seven room frame house; three minutes from electric cars; wide halls; large double parlors, and dining room; papered throughout; latrobe and open grate heat; cabinet mantels; wide front, side and back porch; fine well of water; large back yard; peaches, grapes, etc.; out houses; spacious stable lot; two story stable, with box stalls, loft for two tons of hay, bins for sixty bushels of oats, room for four carriages or wagons and cases for eight sets of harness; chicken house 8 x 32 feet arranged for different breeds of chickens; large garden and chicken park. Lot contains over eleven TheceeEe square feet of ground. ALSO a full acre of fine garden Jand, only two lots away from above, with small house under rent to prompt-pay- ing tenant. Price, $14 and #4 per month, respectively, or the two for $17.50 per month. FOR SALE—Two lots 30 x 100 each, on Stanton Avenue, convenient to cars, growing locality. Price, 5 cents per foot; easy payments. Investigate these “opportunities.”” Address, R. L. PENDLETON, 524 roth St., N, W., Washington, D. C.; or call at 110 Howard Ave., Anacostia, and inspect premises. 5 nS WHEN LEARNING LEARN THE BEST. Dress Making School, MRS, L. R. Clark. principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, a No. 1439 W Street Northwest Wash ington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this valuable trade to go to her school She is a fine ‘eciiieen need anemia ‘teen ee) Mie i‘ terms are reasonable, and all her scholars who have graduated from her school are making a suc- cess as dress makers She has the only school of its kind in the city. The improved French drafting machine is the most wonderful achievement of Mathmatical skill for cutting ladies’ and children’s garments: It is not difficult to learn, as it does not require any complicated figuring Special lessons given in the Art of Ladies” Tail coring, also in blending colors. Young men are taught Ladies’ Tailoring at this schocl * lass for young men from 2-30 to $.30 p m Thursday 9 30 to 1 30a m Saturdays. For information cal! at the school- Mrs. L.R Crake, | Principal Persons desiring to learn the art of making altez- ing and triming hats are caught the same while taking the course in diess making. This, however, is paid for independent ofdress making. Mrs-M. Underdown of Cincinatti, who is a graduate of Armour Institute of Chicago, will instruct in this branch of the work — | THE KEYSTONE PARK. The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will be open ahd ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be ac- commodated. Everything 1s strictly first class. The Route &# Cars run to the new Pennsylvania 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 1st st., 8. w se Lost Relative WANTED—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 nged to the Blae Lodge No. 4 or s, The coloréd Masons in Bost0n wil! please make inquiries. !nformation sent to William “aker, 131 First #t S. W.. Washington, D.C. wilt be gratefully received 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 ouly_ for Pin Money? Special Rates to all readers of this paper. Call or drop a postal to B. H. BAKER, General Agent, For District of Columbia and Virginia, Royal Benefit Society, Room 60 Loan and Trust Building, Cor. 9th and F Sis. Washington. D. C DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. ‘The de Lam Orton Famous French Pertec: tion Talior System MmeJ. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5p. m. daily, ———— fron 7.30 to 10 o’clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and —— dresa- makers and ladies who wish to do their own @resemaking. &@ WaNTED—To learn the wondertvl De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visibie seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder, Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as success— lul work in any of the professions, No detail is too small to be looked afie . We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time ——————— Wanted Kooms. Ifyou have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED—A gentleman in the department desires room and board in a first class private family. !s willing to pay first rate for a home-like place Address B, care this office. MISS A. L. TILGHMAN TEACHER 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 éntertainment. “Miss Tilghman is an ac- complished musician and has devored many years to the study of music."—-Our Woman and Child- ren." ?’Miss-&. L. Tilghman has proven herself to be thoroughly versed in teachiog."’- Odd Fel- lows’ Journal” Apply 806 m Sireet, Northwest. _.___ COTTAGES FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, be- tween Washington and La Fayette Streets In the very best locality, new y, painted and papered all the !atest Improvements on easy terms. For further \ ariiealers pduirecs t-iiars uaecs Cape Mee SCL. NEEDING CONFI DENTIAL TREAT: MENT, safe and sure relief in all female troubles, constipation, irregularities, &c- A gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from University of Munich. Bavaria Separate rooms for Ladies before and during confinement. Infants adopted. Strictly private. MRS DR RENNER Office Hours, 10 A- M to6P M. 402 Sixth Street. northwest, Washington, D.C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 6 FOREMOST NEGRO PAPER The Colored American Congratulated Upon its Stand for The Dignity of The Race La Fon on The Gridiron. Friend Cooper:—This is to congratulate you concerning the hauling over that your journal gave that miserable miscreant "Hon." "Prof." "Judge" Chas. F. La Fon. Such a man as he ♩ Prof. J. Henry Lewis, does me to hold our people up to ridicule and mockery than anything else that I can now im gine; and he well deserves to be made the object of public contempt. He engaged the services of the Amphions for his fictitious meeting, using the names of our individual members without the elightest authori y, and then dishonored his obligation. Whily ur rebuk was scathing, he well immerited all and more that was said. Permit me to add that your journal of recent issues has indeed been a newspaper, and I am proud of it. The position of The Colored American in the world of news is undisputed I think. It is the very forem st Negro journal. Yours for success, J. HENRY LEWIS, Washington, D. C., April 21. Our Odd Fellows' Hall The present dbt on Odd Fellow's Hall in this city is given at $21 485. At the usual rate of payment, by December 1, 1911, the debt will be reduced to $7 870. A strong effort will be made to pay off all obligations at a more rapid pace than has heretofore obtained. The building is a fine structure, worth $60 000 and is a credit to the race. Elegant Dinner Party During the recent visit of Mrs. John Whittington and Mrs. Nelson Fortune here as the guests of Mrs. Katie Castor of 938 E street southwest, they were tendered an elegant state dinner by their hostess. Among the distinguished persons present were: Hon John C Dancy, recorder of deeds; Mrs. Kenney, of Georgetown; Mrs. W. Brown, of Ohio; Mrs. Tolbert and son, Mrs. Crusor, Mrs. Manuel Smith and Mr John Woodard. Rev. Sandy Alexander's Will. The will of Rev. Sandy Alexander, has been filed for probate He leaves his estate, real, personal and mixed to his wife, Eliza Ann Alexander for life, and at her death to be equally divided between Burnette S., Sandy S., Min nette and He en Alexander He ap p in a Mercer S. Alexander, executor wid ou. bonds TOWN TOPICS. Tue Banuckers sold 4 086 tickets at their recent Convention Hall reception. Mr. Daniel Murray has been appointed by Mr. M. I. Weiler as chairman of the sub committee on public comfort, charged with the duty of caring for the colored visitors to the G. A. R. encampment. The second anniversary entertainment of the Lne S ar Literay Circle was held on the 8 h at 2234 6 h street northwest. The officers of the club are Edward Knight, president; E. L Scott, secretary; J. H Camper, president committee on arrangements. Mr Clarence C White, our popular young violinist, is off on a brief tour of the middle West. He appeared at Indianapolis, Ind, this week under the direction of Messrs. W. Henry Feeding and C. F. Sueed. He n-exeges to Chicago and afterwards makes his maiden apparance in S. Louis. Mr. and Ms George W Chivis have returned to Philadelphia, after a very pleasant fortnight in the city They were shown numerous social courtesies. Mr Chivis saw many political leaders in Congress while here and incidentally put in some good work for his magazine, an unusually neat publication devoted to the interests of the railroad porters and hotel waiters of the country. St. Luke's church choir gave its regular monthly song service on the second Sunday evening of April under the direction of Mr. J Arthur Harley The program, which was above the average in excellence, included numbers by Miss Nettie Murray, Miss Lucy J. Moten, Miss Marie James Dr. J. T. Walker, Misses Natlal Collier, Lulu Howe, Edith Costin and Edna Murray The Colored American Can be Purchased at All News Stands. The friends of the Colored American when wanting to purchase a copy of it will do it a great favor by calling on the nearest news stand and purchasing a copy. If the newsdealer does not kee it, insist that he procure it for you. This notice is written for the reason that many people, not only in Washington, but in other cities call at the office or write for copies of The American when the same can be had by going to the nearest news stand. Every news dealer keeps, or should keep The Colored American for sale. Ozonized Ox Marrow State A & M College: March 6th, 1902. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Gentlemen: I have made a very careful test of your Ox Marrow among our (colored) students and found it a most excellent hair tonic. It is just the thing to make a hair soft, yielding and straight. Kindy send me two bottles per express a once. Enclose bill for full amount. Find P. O Order Yours very truly. Editor Cooper of the Washington (D. C.) Colored American is the best newspaper hustler of the age, barring no or e - Times-Speaker, Denver, Colorado. Cuba, $ \Rightarrow $ Planter, Meritana. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings N 48 HOURS Cures Kid sar and Bladder Troubles WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe separation in the world that makes kinky or very hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet accessory for ladies, groomers and children Eligently peeled off. The advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 or three bottle. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 70 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. 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. Some Men Pay $10,000 for an expert to manage their advertising There are others who pay 500 for an annual subscription to printers' ink and learn what all the advertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10 cents to Printers' Ink, No 10 Spruce St., New York City. Don't miss a single issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN. FINANCIAL HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want, We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without de ay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disap pointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, E'c, without removal. Loans to salaried em ployes Without endorsement. 602 F Street, N. W. Cor. 6th St. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on th. Building and Loan Association plan, which ages the cost of carrying loans much less that you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheefully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. P out room, first floor, Scientific American building. Nation 1 Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safest under Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, ac. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610—F Street—610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000 Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. O. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W, S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford, Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5,00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. ADAMS HOUSE. 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. DIggs, Prop. 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All communications for publication should oe sengmnpennted. ite the a e oe writer— tot ni lor ication, but as a atgee or good fait a We solicit news, Contributions, opinion® and in fact, all matters affecting +he race, We will not pay, for matter, however, unless it 1s ordered by us, All matter intended for oceans must reach this ——— Wednes. of each week to insure 1 jon in the current issue ‘® Agents are wanted everywnere, Send or instructions, ADVERTISING RATES, Reading notires 50 cents per line, Display fone Discounts made og large contracts, —_ at the Post-office as second-class MAL letters, communications, and business matters shonld be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. 0. Bold by all all News Dealers. 6313+ aaa LOULSIANIANS GETTING TOGETHER. We think the Louisiana republicans are acting wisely ia attempting to sim. plify the contest for naval officer at iNew Orleans by agreeing am ngthem- selves what name or names shal’ be submitted to Preside t Roosevelt for consideration The President cannot be expected to know a local situation as do the people who live therea d whey should make it easy for him to mage the satisfactory appoiutment most by setting upun the one man who has the best qualifications avd is most available, backing bim up with their recommendation Tothisend the Louis- inians have tormed a committee of eleveu, chosen by a body of representa: tive colored republicans, to whom wiil be delegated the duty of weighing the claims of all aspirants tor nava) cfficer and seleeting some person to stand as the unanimous choice of the party. Ii is hoped that this plan will be agreed to by the several candidates in the in- terest of harmony, for if the President is contused by tactional quarrels, the place may go outside of our race as the whites will take advantage ot ihe mud: dle and quietly unite upon a man of their own. [he matter will not by tak- en up tor some iime yet, but mean- while the Jeaders should get together as suggested, and, if possible, send the name of but one Negro to the Presi—- dent lor this important post. There is a constant demand for per: sons who have something and can do something. BUSINESS THE MOTIVE FORCE, Religion is essential to moral devel- opment, politics is designed to secure our rights as citizens and education teaches us how to apply our powers of mind and body to the best advantage. But business is the dynamo—the mo tive force—that must be drawn upon to put life into the race, and make it grow strong and progressive. Wemust get into commerce and busiress. To Keep pace with the sp‘rit of the age, and its masters cf finance, we must carry stock in corporations of every kind, and rub our dollars up against the dollars of cur fellow-man «tf the Caucasian variety. In another column of this paper will be found a rare op portunity for people of small means to make a profitable investment ia a reli- able association. We refer to the ad- vertisement of the Inter-State Fisher- ies Company, which handles large salmon interests. The cffer of this Company should be read carefully by every colored man who believesin com: mercial expansi~n. Nevertheless and notwithstanding, chickers continue to come home to roost, A LOST OPPORTUNITY. It may be a man’s own business what disposition he should make of his p-op. erty at his death, but we are of the opinion that the wil: of the late Nezro millionaire, Col Juokn McKee, was s gross error of judgment, serious enough, perhaps, to warrant a setting aside by a level-headed court. He leaves all but a mere pit tance of his $2 000,000 for the endow: ment of a Catholic charity refuge avd the establishment of a neval college for white and colored orphans, with be: quests for cnureh, rectory, statue of himself and other affairs, all suggest: ive of mental unsoundness or undue in fluence. Hischildren and grandchil dren, some of whom had sacrificed time exd strength to look after his comfort, are cut off with trifling an- nuities, and even these are arranged in a way that c:rries little benefit to the heirs. It is doubtful if the Catholics, afverconeultation, will aece pt themoney. A man’s first duty isto his family. Fidelity to home reacts to the benefit of the race aad to thenation, just ashomo geneity of units and cohesiveness of parts conduce to the solidarity of all natural bodies. Had Col M Kee felt able to go beyond his kindred and give lirectly to the general welfare, Fred erick Douglass Hospital in his own ity would have been a fitting object for his charity. The Presbyterian church with which he had afililiated for. years, would have been gratified over a bequest of any amount, and struggling churches, schcols and asy- lume all over the land would have called him blessed had he remembered their necessities. Last, but notleast, he would have stood alone in the world’s ant als, cou'd he have seen the advant: age that would accrue from the en- jowment of # great national race paper, making provision for a fine printing and publishing plant and a force of rained writers and business staff This would have been a stroke more lasting in effect than a tawdry monument of stone and bronze. It may be none of our business, but Col. McKee’s eccentric notions have lost an opportunity vouchsafed to no other colored man in the world, to es: tablish for the race a reputation tor soundness of judgment in the bestowal of the treasures of earth. Trials strengthen character and pro- mote courage. Wede Hampton is dead, but his blessing upon his people, black and white, will ring down through the cen turies He belonged to the aristocratic element of the South, whose hearts are too broad for meanness, and who be- lieve that every man shouid be allowed a ehance to be all that G.d intended he thould be. Though deposed now by crackers and bullies the Giver cf Mercies will yet ordain the return of the Hamptons to power, for upon them must depend the future of the South. Upon them too, must depend the Ne - gro’s hope for fair play. The aristo— erats are the black man’s friends, and he is theirs. T. DE WITT TALMAGE, T. De Witt Ta'mage was a great preacher. His power rested not so much in profound scholarship—though of fine intellectual paris—as in his fine perception of human emotions and knowledge of the ‘one touch of nature that makes the whole world kin.” He talked to the masses and the classes alike, and easting creeds to the winds as creeds, expounded Christianity as ‘the rock upon which mutual sympatby and mutual helpfulness must be built. If he had strong peculiarities he had equally strong abilities, the combina— tion gave him a personality distinctand apart from all who had gone before, ard his successor has yet to be born. We share in the universal regret that Dr. Talmage’s demise has occasioned, and supplement our sense of loss with another regret that, while speaking generically forall that labored and were heavy laden, he could not see his way to speak ofthe Negro’s wrongs specifica'ly, and to throw the great weight of his peerless energies and in- fluence ‘against the race prejudice and lawlessness that put to shame the prin- ciples of equality upon which our gov- ernmert is supposed to be founded. Great as he was, Dr. Talmage could have been greater in the Negro’s eyes, had he lifted up his voice and spoke in the fallness of his heart, for the tatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, black and white. A man is not necessarily “out of a job” because he happens not to be on a government pay roll, Now that Mr. Murray has been named as chairman of the special sub- committee on public comfort fer the entertainment of colored visitors to the Encampment, a:d that the ministers have denied that they cast any reflec- tions pon the reputation of the‘imaug: ural committee, the incident may be considered closed and we can all get together and extend the hosp‘tality of Washi.gton to our friends, without the aid or consent of those who don’t like our company. Washington is too pret: ty a place for any one to stay away from on account of the bad manners of a few illiterate whites The best peo: ple are with us, Mr James Riis, of New York, who was said to be slated f r the governor- ship of the Danish West Indies, says he wouldn’t have the plece under any circumstances, as his life work is the breaking up of saloons in the great cities. Now, why not settle the whole matter by appointing the present effi- cieat consul, Mr. Mahlon Van Horn? The irresponsible fakir makes it hard for the Negro who is “on the square ” -_ J. H. Holland is the only colored inhabitant of Jefferson, Wis, and runs a firstclass barber shop. He speaks well of his treatment and says there 1s room for plenty more colored people in the amaller cities ot Wiscon- sin than now are there—an opinion which is gaining in potency throughout the land, —_—_ | Til'man wants justice for the Filj. pino, but denies it to his dark-skinned neighber. —_—_—_—_—_—_—_— Trying to Christianize 9 hungry man is the hardeat job that a Preacher ever tackled. ———_——— | Correspondent W. T, Menard rather caustically defines “‘a manof the hour” to be one who is preat today and for gotten tomorrow. —————____—_ The Colored American is indepen- dent, fresh and fearless It rings true upon all the questions of the hour. We must be generous in dealing with our brethren Our situation is too grave to fall out about trivia! matters, It seems that our white friends have a habit of expending their sympathy upon the black man who is the farthest off. The personal journal and the hide: bound party organ are descending the hill together. The higher ground is where the popular taste is tending. === The arpointment of ‘ ol. Clarkson as surveyor of the port of New York gives pleasure to our people, It looks like a returs to the robust politics of the days of Grant, Conkling, Logan, Bu.aine and Harrison. Senator Pritchard was denounce: at a recent convention of North Carolina colored republicans, for lack of vigor in opposing the turning of colored men out of office. The situation is too un- setthd to draw any conclusions as to results, —_—_———_—_———— A lit-rary bureau et Ws ington is a crying necessity. With a town full of trained writers, the papers throughout the country could be supplied with valuable information, which we are sure they would gladly print. The Pen and Pencil Club is the logical leader in this work, Baptist Women to Meet. The Bapt'st women of Washington will hold a two days meeting in the Second Baptist church, Rev. W. B. Johnson. paster, Mey 9h and 10:h. All Baptist churches are hereby re’ quested to appoint a delegation of five or more women to attend these meet ings. Pastors and all interested in the moral and religious development of our women rre urged to attend. Prominent women will address the meetings and lay y lacs for doing some ¢ fective work among the masses of our people in this city. Each night we shall hold # great mats meeting ard hope you and all of your friends will be present, Prominen; men and women will deliver addresses in these meecings The day sessions will convene at 19:30 and close at 3 Pp. m. Let each church respond by dele gates or letter. We are hoping that this will be the best meeting ever held by our women and that more good will be done. Yours for the highest cevelop’ ment of Christian womavhood. | Nannie H. Burroughs, Rosetta E. Laweon, Julia M. Layton, Lou'se Peebles, Emma Cusberd Lewis, Hattie 5. Meclatosh, E la Boston. We now escape from the coal trust to all into the arms of the ice trust. Appeals to The Artistic Taste of Hartford s Citizens Praised by Expert Critics-Round of Events Hartford, Conn., Special.—Wednesday evening, April 16, there was a large and fine audience at Foot Guards Hall to hear the concert given by the Hosmer Hall Choral Union and the Southington Harmonic Society. The Courant's critic says it was a very enthusiastic and highly pleased one, too. The selections given by the chorus were both by S. Coleridge Taylor, the Anglo-African composer, being splendid settings of Longfellow's "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" and "The Death of Minnehaha." The Courant's critic has this to say for the composer: "The composer has succeeded in rare "The composer has succeeded measure in making his music fit the words exactly, and a careful hearing impressed one with the idea that to better the setting that Coleridge-Taylor has provided would be almost impossible." And in commenting upon the work of the chorus the Hartford Times' critic had this to say of the composer: "It must have been an inspired task for the composer—the color is so vivid, the incidents are so clean, the emotions so single and so incisive, and he has responded with great talent. In the death tale the atmosphere of the famine and the fever is created; the gloom, the desolation, the fatal presage, are felt in the music. It is perhaps the greatest testimony to confess that one can follow the poet's lines during the performance, and find no break between them and the music. In fact they become wedded to a single strain of perception and feeling. It seems as if the singing were one's own elocutionary expression of the verse. As the song goes on and our dramatic interest is aroused more strongly, we altogether cease to separate Longfellow and Taylor; we even cease to hold them apart from ourselves, and seem to sing along spontaneously in the rapidly moving measure." Much more is said which reflects great credit upon the author. And we feel sure that if it were possible for Coleridge-Taylor and a well-trained chorus to come to Hartford, he would receive a grand reception. Thursday evening, the 17th, a number of young ladies and gentlemen gave a very fine drama, "The Vagabonds," at the A. M. E. Zion Church, under the direction of Miss Maggie Moore. It was indeed c. e of the grandest entertainments of its kind witnessed for a long while, and the large audience expressed themselves as well pleased with the entertainment, and all are desirous of having it repeated in the near future. We have not the space to comment at length, but each performer acted his part well, and they deserve great credit. The entertainment was a success financially also, netting $25. Wednesday evening, April 23d. Mr. L. L. Davis, of Hartford, Conn., formerly of Melistone, Va., and Miss Lettie Blanche Monroe, of Jersey City, N. J., were united in holy wedlock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Richie, of Judson street. Rev. Walter Gay, of the Union Baptist Church, officiated. A small reception was tendered the bride and groom. After a honey moon trip Mr. and Mrs. Davis will reside on Highland street. The invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Louisa Wall to Mr. A. R. Lofton, on the 20th of this month, at the A. M. E. Zion church. Reception at No. 36 Sanford street. Miss L. Jones, daughter of Samuel Jones, of this city, is sick in Hampton, Va. Miss James is engaged as a teacher in the Hampton Institute. A very pleasant social was given last week in honor of Miss Mary Nichols, at No. 47 Warren street. Mr. Sanford Harrison and Mr. Lewis Freeman have moved from Front street to No. 21 Union street. Mr. Wm. Harris, waiter at the Allen House, who is sick, went to his home in Willimantic, where he will remain for two weeks. Mr. Charles Stewart, of 36 South Prospect street, is indisposed, not being able to go to his work this week. Little Clifford Fisher, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, of Liberty street, had a number of spasms last week, the result of cutting teeth. He is out of danger at this writing. Mr. Frederick Thompson, of Bellevue street, who has been confined to the house for two THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. DAN GROSVENOR SAYS: B. R. HON. DAN. A. GROSVENOR, OF THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY. Hon. Dan. A. Grosvenor, Deputy Auditor for the War Department, in a letter written from Washington, D.C., says: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from one bottle of Peruna. One week has brought wonderful changes and I am now as well as ever. Besides being one of the very best spring tonics it is an excellent catarrh remedy." Very respectfully, Dan. A. Grosvenor. Hon. John Williams, County Commissioner of 517 West Second street, Duluth, months from illness, is able to be out again. Mr. John Williams has accepted a situation as coachman at Mr. North's, of West Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Williams will reside in the tenement that was occupied by Mr. Thomas Roane and family, the former coachman of Mr. North. Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, preached an eloquent sermon Sunday morning on "Faith." Dr. James E. Mason preached in the evening on "The Power of the Gospel." Dr. Mason lectured Monday evening at the above named church on "The Man a Woman Should Marry and the Woman a Man Should Marry." Livingston College's famous quartet furnished an excellent program. Rev. Cooper, trustees and members of Zion church, are making ready to entertain the 58th session of the New England Annual Conference, convening May the 6th to 12th. The outside of the church has been newly painted. The pastor has gotten out A Conference Directory showing the presiding officers and their associates. Each session is outlined, with the places where the ministers will reside while attending the conference, and the hours of meals. The April number of the COLORED AMERICAN Magazine, of Boston, is very interesting. The May number promises to be equally so. A cut of Zion's new and old church, a cut and sketch of the present pastor and a sketch of our senior bishop, the Rt. Rev. J. W. Hood, and some noted business men of Hartford. G. Grant Williams is the agent. Rev. Alger on S. Crapsey, of Rochester. N Y., will preach at St. Luke's P E church tomorrow. CAPITOL HILL NOTES. The concert given at the Enon Baptist Church, last Wednesday and Thurs. day ev nings, under the direction of Miss E M Carter was a decided success, the Church being filled to overflowing with a well pleased and generous audience Prof. J W Fowler, the well known tonsorialist, looks as well as of yore, after an illness for a year or more. The funeral of Frank P Over, a member of one of Capitol Hill's oldest families, who depaired life this on Tuesday took place from the family residence, 424 1st St , Thursday, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Cleaves of the Israel C. M. E Church appreciating. Mrs. M. C. Terrell, Miss E. F G. Merritt and Mrs. Dr. G. H Richardson, representing the Prudence Crandall Association, appeared before the members of Lane's Chapel last Friday evening, and addressed a fair sized and appreciative audience. Israel C. M. E Church is fortunate in the possession of R v. Dr. Cleves A more scholarly and dignified divine never gaved the pulpit there, Israel Baptist Church was filled to overflowing Thursday night April 16th, the occasion being the observance of the annual celebration of the emancipation of slaves in the Distribt of Columbia Miss M Heathman read extracts from the Proclamation, Master E. Brown, Attorney J. H. Stewart, Mr. Thomas A Heathman and Mr T. Dade, were among others who contributed to an interesting and pleasing program. Troop "A." of the Enon Baptist Church, gave an entertaining musicale 9 Minn., says the following in regard to Peruna: "As a remedy for catarrh I can cheerfully recommend Peruna. I know what it is to suffer from that terrible disease and I feel that it is my duty to speak a good word for the tonic that brought me immediate relief. Peruna cured me of a bad case of catarrh and I know it will cure any other sufferer from that disease." Miss Mattie L. Guild, President Illinois Young People's Christian Temperance Union, in a recent letter from Chicago, Ill., says: "I doubt if Peruna has a rival in all the remedies recommended to-day for catarrh of the system. A remedy that will cure catarrh of the stomach will cure the same condition of the mucous membrane anywhere. I have found it the best remedy I have ever tried for catarrh, and believing it worthy my endorsement I gladly accord it." Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator of Reservoir Conncil No.168, Northwestern Legion of Honor, of Minneapolis, Minn. writes from 2535 Polk street, N.E.: "I have been troubled all my life with catarrh in my head. I took Peruna for about three months, and now think I am permanently cured. I believe that for catarrh in all its forms Peruna is the medicine of the age. It cures troubled all my life with catarrh in my head. I took Peruna for about three months, and now think I am permanently cured. I believe that for catarrh in all its forms Peruna is the medicine of the age. It cures when all other remedies fail. I can heartily recommend Peruna as a catarrh remedy" The spring is the time to treat catarrh. Cold, wet winter weather often retards a cure of catarrh. If a course of Puruna is taken during the early spring months the cure will be prompt and permanent. There can be no failures if Peruna is taken intelligently during the favorable weather of spring. As a systemic catarrh remedy Peruna eradicates catarrh from the system wherever it may be located. It cures catarrh of the stomach or bowels with the same certainty as catarrh of the head. For a free book containing valuable advice on the causes and treatment of catarrh, address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. at the Church Thursday night. Miss E tella V. Scott, the Capital City orchestra, and Dr. G. H. Richardson rendered pleasing selections. The Redemptionists, Rev. Fathers Sanner, Parr and Coorer, who have been conducting "mission" services at St Cyprian's Catholic Church, for the last two weeks, concluded their labors last Sunday night. The results have been most gratifying to Rev. Father Matthews, the popular pastor and the congregation as well. Captured by Cupid. Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Jones have issued cards, inviting friends to witness the marriage of their daughter Jennie to Mr. James William Butcher, Jr., Tuesday evening April 29, at seven o'clock at Berean church. Reception at 2009 Eleventh street northwest from eight to nine-thirty. Mr. and Mrs. Butcher will be at home after May 6th at 308 E street southeast. Ogden Party's V sit. The Ogden party, headed by R. C. Ogden, plans to spend the entire day Tuesday. April 29th, at Tuskegee. The party will consist as it did last year. of about seventy-five persons and will travel in a special train composed of Pullman sleeping, dinner, baggage and observation cars. Go Into Business. Mr. John L. Slaughter, a colored citizen of Milwaukee has opened "The Turf," a newly constructed twenty-one room hotel.