The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 6. HOW A WORLD IS WON TOLD IN THE HISTORY OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. A Graphic Summary of Incidents that Have Marked The Rise of The Race's Most Eminent Character Famous on Two Continents-His True Position Analyzed. Tis not in mortals to command success, Put will do more. Someronius we'll —Addison's "Cato." To "win a world" is to earn by sheer force of merit the approval of the earth's ripest scholars, its most sagacious philosophers, its sturdiest captains of industry, and to command the indorsement of that yet grander class whose supreme mission is to elevate the soul and to stir into activity the sweeter moral impulses of all humanity. History's pages teem with the lives of many for whose presence civilization is loftier, and whose benefactions have been immortalized in marble and bronze; but the age in which we have our being boasts of few of any race or nation whose impress has been deeper or more healthful than that of Booker T. Washington, popularly and facetiously known as "The Wizard of Tuskegee." As has been well said of the illustrious Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington is more than a "great Negro." He is a great man-great by virtue of inherent qualities that cause him to be marked among his contemporaries and to rise in mental and moral stature above the crowd It is exceedingly difficult to institute comparisons between these two collossal genuses, for their work has been too widely distinct in character to find a common basis for estimation. Douglass fulfilled his mission as no other man could have done, and his methods fitted perfectly the situation as he found it. To him fell the duty of destruction—to break up the foul institution of slavery and clear away the debris that barred the door to citizenship. To Washington falls the work of construction—to build upon the foundation Douglass so solidly fashioned and, teach the race how to most effectively use the materials at their hand to make of themselves all that God and nature intended they should be. The latter-day supplement to Douglass in one sense, Mr. Washington's policies are necessarily original, for with changed conditions there has come changed demands which must be met by changed methods of treatment. It is unfair to say that the "Wizard" draws a line of demarkation between the "servers" and the "served," for he recognizes no aristocracy save that earned by superiority in intellect, in duty and morals. His doctrine is to dignify the commoner walks of life by improved service and to constantly narrow the gap that artificial laws and cus- WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY17, 1902. WOMEN OF THE HOUR. M. Lady Principal at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute-Her Influence is Doing Much for the Uplift of Afro-American Womanhood. toms have created between the "servers" and the "served." Beginnig four decades ago a bondsman—a chattel—the year of our Lord 1902 finds Booker Washington one of the age's most luminous figures and confessedly the most talked about and deservedly the most famous Negro on the face of the globe. How he thus "won the world?" By what feat of magic or trick of legedermain has this marvelous result been achieved? By what elements of personal strength does he maintain his remarkable hold upon the intelligence and affections of the scientists, economists and philanthropists of every clime? He is and has been tested in every crucible. Turning on the lime-light, the observer sees him in countless roles, honored in public by governors and exalted officials in North and South alike; dined at the table of the President of the United States, the Queen of England and multi-millionaires of America and Europe; the distinguished guest of an exclusive company, embracing such notables as Mark Twain, Chauncey M. Depew, Thomas B. Reed J. D. Rockefeller, Wil- liam H. Baldwin, and General O. O. Howard; the star attraction at all the Nation's greatest educational gatherings, drawing the largest audiences and making the best speeches; the recipient of a degree at Harvard, America's proudest institution of learning; the special toast of international celebrities and titled royalty; the central portrait illustrative of Negro eminence at the Paris Exposition; companion orator of the President of the United States at Chicago's peace jubilee, and in turn, entertaining the President under his own "vine and fig tree" at Tuskegee; sought by lecture bureaus and magazines with flattering terms for speeches and writings; commissioned by the German government to blaze a path of civilization by the introduction of his educational system into the Kaiser's possessions in the Dark Continent, and finally during the visit of Prince Henry of Prussia, the man whom that splendid type of royal blood was most anxious to meet was the eminent apostle of industrial education and in whose conversation he took the greatest interest. The enumeration of like incidents Continued from fourth page. PRICE, TEN CENTS. CENSUS OFFICE AGAIN CENSUS OFFICE AGAIN FURTHER EVIDENCS OF UNFAIRNESS TO NEGROES Testimony From Reliable Sources, Offered in Reply to Mr. Campbell-Complaints of Record Juggling-Is Director Merriam or Section Chiefs to Blame? It seems that the cloud no larger than a man's hand which appeared on the Census Office horizon some weeks since is growing and the "Man on the Corner" like unto the signal officer in the weather bureau, predicts a severe storm unless there is a change in the wind which is fast blowing the Negroes out of the Census Office. It is with much pleasure, however, and a deal of satisfaction that we learn from Mr. James Cubert Campbell, who states that he "is in a position to know," that Mr. William R. Merriam, who is the present Director of the Census, and who is also a candidate to succeed himself, has nothing in his past career to sustain" the charge that he would in any way discriminate against a man on account of his color and further that as the Director of the Census he has shown every evidence of his desire to give due recognition to the "colored race." Again we say it is gratifying indeed to know that Mr. Merriam, the Director, is the manner of man Mr. Campbell pictures him to be and that under no circumstances would he "stand for any discrimination"—but since Mr. Merriam as Director, is charged with the proper administration of the Census Office and is held in account for its workings and since the general public has been led to believe that many and flagrant abuses have from time to time been perpetuated upon many if not all of the colored clerks in that office; it is but just to Mr. Merriam and all concerned to go a little deeper into the matter—and since Mr. Campbell has been and is "in a position to know," and has voluntarily placed himself upon the stand the general public as well as THE COLORED AMERICAN would be pleased to have him in his own way give answer to certain specific charges which from time to time have caused much comment and the colored race to feel that they had but little to hope for from the head of a bureau that would either permit or overlook such flagrant misconduct on the part of any of those to whom he had delegated official power such as division chiefs, chief clerks, section chiefs, etc. Mr. Campbell states that in the allotment of apportionment Mr. Merriam was not unmindful of the requests and rights of "our people" and even departed at times from his strict observance of the plan of apportionment in order to give them employment, and cites as proof of this that such men as Washington, Lyons, White, Cooper. Contipued on fifth page. Personal and Pertinent. The colored people of Besumont, Texas. spent last year $6,000 in church building. The planting of Zion churches in Chicago and Kansas City, Mo., is actually assured. The esteemed American Citizen, of Topeka, Kansas, has a new head—that is, a new head typographically. Rev. John F. Hurst led all the Baltimore ministers by a big margin in the report of missionary money, at the recent A. M. E, conference there. Lr. J. H. White, of Asbury Park, N. J., is perhaps, one of the best Greek and Hebrew scholars in the New Jersey Conference of the Zion Church. Ex-Senator T. T. Allain, of Chicago has been putting up a strong fight for the re-election of Senator William E. Mason. Even if defeat may be in store, Mr. Allain stands by his colors to the end. "The Colored Teacher" is the name of a neat magazine, issued at Hopkinsville, Ky., by a company, headed by J. E. Howser, A. C. Shaffner, and J. H. Laprade. The Daily Advocate has entered the arena at Jacksonville, Florida, under chaperonage of George E. Ross. It prints some good matter and carries numerous advertisements The Negro Business League meeting will be held at Richmond, Va , August 25 26, and 27, Complete arrangements have been made, and the convention is sure to be a grand success. The commencement exercises of the Colored City High School, Tuscumbia, Ala, were held May 11-15 Rev. William Craig preached the annual sermon and Prof W. H. Council delivered the commencement address. Prof. G. W. Trenholm is principal of the school. The fifth annual session of the National Afro-American Council will be held in the State House at St. Paul, Minn, July 9 h, 10th and 11th, 1902. It is the earnest desire of the management that every church college, benevolent society and other race organization shall be represented. Rt. Rev. George W. Clinton, of North Carolina, is the youngest Bishop on the Board of Bishops. He is a very able man as well as a forceful speaker, and is one of the lecturers at Tuskegee. He is happily married and his wife is a very talented and accomplished vocalist. Dr. George L. Blackwell, editor of the Church News, Philadelphia, Pa is pastor of the largest and most influential church in the Connection. Dr. Blackwell was formerly business manager of the Star of Zion at Charlotte, N. C.; the official organ of the church. He is a very scholarly and able man, and will one day be a Bishop. The thirty-third annual Commencement exercises of Atlanta University will begin May 25 The Baccolaureate Sermon will be preached by President Bumstead, May the 25 The orator of for Commencement Day, May 29, will be the Rev. Stephen M. Newman, D. D., pastor of the First Congregational Church of Washington, D. C. Dr. Newman is an exceptionally comprehensive and eloquent speaker. The Seventh Atlanta Conference will be held May 27, subject, "The Negro Artisan." Rev. Ernest Lyon has filed a bill for divorce from his wife, Abbie W. Lyon, in Baltimore on the grounds of alleged unfaithfulness. Both the Dr. and Mrs. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Lyon are well known in religious circles. Mrs. Lyon is one of race's most gifted singers and her success in the musical world has been accompanied by reports of a moral nature not very creditable to her. Society is wrought up over the legal procedure of Rev. Lyon, and there is much speculation as to the result. There will be charges and counter charges before the final results of the trial are known. Attorney Harry S. Cummings is Rev. Lyon's counsel. Mrs. Lyon, it is said, will not contest the suit and has filed no exceptions. George Foster Peabody, who is much interested in the work of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association has given a commodious house for the use of the newly established colored branch. The house is at 405 Carlton avenue between Green avenue and Fulton street, and it will be appropriately furnished, and work will be carried on along the lines of the other branches of the Young Men's Christian Association. 250 members have been enrolled, and pledged to $2 each. The branch will be opened at an early date. A reading room will be opened, where the young men can meet socially, play games, etc. The renting of rooms to young clored men will be a feature. Before any of the work at all was done C. H. Bulock of Charlottesville, Va., an energetic young man, was called to be me the secretary. he having organized the successful Y. M. C. A, on his own town. He has been on the ground since March 8. Prof. W. L. Bulkely is also deeply interested in the movement. Learning to Swim The value of swimming as an exercise has been proved by some of the most famous athletes, and the mastery of this accomplishment, moreover, may some day mean the saving of human life. That boys and girls should be taught to swim admits of no argument. As it is, the majority of children fear the water, and much of this fear is due to the misguided anxiety of their parents. The trouble with beginners is that they make too much of the task; provided the effort is made, the slightest muscular exertion will suffice to keep one afloat. How readily one may learn to swim is shown in the June Delineator, by a expert in the art, who describes the various strokes, floats, diving, costume, etc., in the simplest manner possible. Some striking pictures taken from life are shown. ' The Mikado" Coming Here. Negotiations are under way for the production of "The Mikado" by the Arion Society of Philadelphia, in Baltimore and Washington immediately following the rendition in the Quaker City, According to the manager, Washington premises an audience of 800. Baltimore says, 'more than 600.' Miss Nannie H. Burroughs was enthusiastically greeted by a large audience Sunday May 4th, at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Her address dealt with plain facts, appealing to an abandonment of artificiality, and urging that the race strive to be men and women, faithful to trusts and lofty of character. Prof. Bernadine Smith, accompanied by Miss Bessie Smith, rendered an artistic violin solo. While you have a chance secure a flat in the Harewood apartment house, 3d and Oak streets, Le Droit Park. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO DAY YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS FOR L'FE. Insures Love and a Happy Home. M. M. M. Health, Strength And Vigor For Men. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost viqality night losses, varicocelle, etc., and enlarge tsmall weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to the Dr. Knapn, Medical Company 1818 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich., and they will gladly send the free receipt with directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from their daily mail show what men think of their generosity "Dear Sirs:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been ex- LOW PRICES. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work e positively extract teeth without pain. ❤❤❤❤ ...12th and Penn. Ave... Vero Dentis Hours 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Sunday 9 a. m to 12 m We Do Business at One Price, Misfit Clothing Parlor. Fine Garments (Slightly Worn) Made by Our Leading Tailors. Justh's Old Stand. (Established 1865) 619 D St. N. W. Byron asks: "What is there can rankle, 'Gainst a petticoat and, A pretty peeping ankle." We answer nothing; if the lady's shoes have been cared for by Al. Walker. 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 shoes. Private Messenger service. Rates made for monthly service Stands; At Cosmopolitan Hotel 458 Louisiana Avenue and sth and K street. 11 traordinary It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am... "Dear Sirs:--Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sirs:--Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men I am greatly improved in size. strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and they want every man to have it MME. DAVIS MME. DAVIS F. S. Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business. Removes pelia and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. Cures Piles and Drunkenness. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6. 12 THE TUSKEGEE SPIRIT, Finds in Emmett J. Scott a Most Industrious Tactful and Resourceful Exemplar— Mrs. Josephine B Bruce's Helpful Influence. Tuskegee is a hive of workers. It is an institution that teaches the philosophy that the man who will survive the fierce competition of this material age, is he who can "do things"—and do them better than his fellows. There is no room in this mammoth establishment of mental and manual industry for drones. Those who fail to do their part in its labyrinth of useful pursuits are quickly stung to death and drop out. While Mr. Washington's forceful character and personality permeate and direct the conduct of every department, he is fortunate in being surrounded by a group of helpers who labor not solely for the monetary compensation offered, but because they thoroughly believe in the cause they have elected to serve. They are capable, sincere and enthusiastic. Without invidious comparison, all will concede that at the head of this list of co-workers at Tuskegee, we M. H. EMMETT J. SCOTT. should place Mr. Emmett J. Scott, He is Mr. Washington's private secretary. If we stop there, the term might mean little, for the country is full of private secretaries, who write letters from dictation and acceptably follow a given routine. But Mr. Scott is more than a machine. So completely he has mastered the details of the school so closely is he allied with its financial relations, its needs, its possibilities and its friends fa and wide, that it is not too much to say, he has come to be Mr. Washington's other self. When you consider the immense volume of mail that must necessarily come to Tuskegee every day from all parts of the world, you can readily see that Mr. Scott has no sinecure. He has full charge of Mr. Washington's correspondence. Letters from dignitaries and lesser lights are to be read and digested; papers, white and colored, to be scanned and marked for reference; communications to be carefully assorted, some to be answered immediately, others to go over for a season. With the "Wizard" out on a tour much of the time, and many matters requiring delicate treatment, the responsibility placed upon Scott as to whether letters must be forwarded, laid aside or answered by himself, is indeed a great one. A man less in touch with Mr. Washington's temperament ideas and sympathies, would not only be a flat failure in this position, but would get the school into more "hot water" in forty eight hours than could be cooled off in years. When it is remembered that Mr. Washington is recognized as the leading Negro of this generation, and when it is also remembered that Mr. Washington's influence in many directions makes him one of the most sought for men in the whole country, both by men who have 'axes to grind' and by newspaper men trying to work up a sensation, and when it is further remembered that Mr. Washington takes his private secretary into his confidence and prizes his counsel in regard to all of these matters, the value of the man to Mr. Washington and through him to the race, can somewhat be estimated and appreciated. Mr. Washington is not usually fulsome in expressing his opinion of men, no matter how deep his affection or admiration, may be, but he speaks directly and promptly when a good word will help. Without wasting language he gets to the marrow of the situation. He best shows his appreciation of men by the practical services he renders them, and he inspires his assistants by placing confidence in their worth. Mr. Washington's estimate of the value of Mr. Scott is found in his book, "The Story of My Life and Work." as follows: Mr. Emmett J. Scott, for a number of years, has been in the closest and most helpful relations to me in all my work. Without his constant and painstaking care it would be impossible for me to perform even a small part of the labor I now do. Mr. Scott understands so thoroughly my motives, plans and ambitions that he puts himself into my own position as nearly as it is possible for one individual to put himself into the place of another, and in this way makes himself invaluable, not only to me personally, but also to the institution. Such men as Mr. Scott I have found exceedingly rare—only once or twice in a lifetime are such people discovered." Such a tribute any man can well be be proud of, and from such a high source, it is no less significant than it is merited. Mr. Scott is quiet and unassuming in manner and no one would judge from his modest bearing that of all the young Airo-Americans who are fast achieving distinction among the leaders of his race and along the lines laid down by the head of the Tuskegee Institute, he is easily foremost. No one would guess the vast amount of information in his possession. Mr Scott is a native of Houston and during his long residence there won the esteem of scores of both races. The first work of his life was done in the office of The Houston Post, and the same qualities that distinguished him then have enabled him to attain his present high rank in the educational work for the Negro race. The training which he received while with The Post, which is the best known and most influential daily paper of Texas and the great Southwest, was of great value to him in the publication of the Texas Freeman, which he undertook in 1893, and enabled him to make that paper the best edited, most influential, all-around up to date race journal that has ever been published in the Lone Star State. While editor of the Freeman he became a recognized factor in all movements for the improvement and advancement of the race and its interests, to which latter The Texas Freeman was especially devoted. During Mr. Washington's visit to Texas in 1897, he became attracted to Mr. Scott's talents, and prevailed upon him to become his confidential secretary. The nation will hear more of Emmett J. Scott. Another factor whose altruistic and faithful labors have rendered her indispensable to the welfare of Tuskegee, is Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce. She is the lady principal, and her daily contact with the girls of the school has been of the greatest benefit to them Mrs. Bruce is a lady of rare personal graces, and natural ability, favorably environed, has given her a degree of culture second to none in the land, of any race. She is finely educated and for several years prior to her marriage to Senator B. K. Bruce, was a teacher in the mixed schools of Cleveland, Ohio, standing high in the esteem of the city board of education, and fellow instructors. She has always been identified with the work of elevating humanity, and believing that much of the burden must be borne by the women, she has always been identified with the work marked out by the women's conventions and leagues. Her advent at Tuskegee has been a boon to the school, and her influence upon the girls, imbuing them by her warm interest with lofty ideals, has done much for the uplift of Afro American womanhood. She is vice president of the National Association of Colored Women. During her long residence in Washington, she was active in movements helpful to the masses and left a lasting impress upon this community. 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 must be b age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as jo the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; in months You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 p ents. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. coordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in May 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per day as taxes 80 cents per month. It is you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly pay benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year Death Benefit is $125.00. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly pay ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 8 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24.50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. The age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues of 60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. Its value is $200 to $65. The age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After it is $500 to $900. The age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues certificate i valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. Titled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which annually of 20 per cent. Mountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at one year its value is $500 to $900. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $21 to $25. The certificate i valued from date of issue You are entitled to a Life Membership in eith Classe B and E upon purchase of the required am pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Refo 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand 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. After one year its value is $500 to $900. 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 In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate i valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order 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 members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time. is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourish. 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 is located Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper published by the office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the operation and combination of the race and is the Best the General Messenger and the General Agent of the per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old I exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, trance to this home to its members alone, nor even doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the w residence or connections. The Order makes itself the charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and West to assist by their contribution the carrying idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grendel Contributic is can be forwarded to the casnier of the who will send receipt for same and account for it to Members of the Order and the public, when invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Six and desirable location. Service is of the best and re The Real Estate Department manages and controls the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir addition to buildings. days 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— SOURCES. Counts ..... $8,272 80 Deposits and Bonds ..... 164,423 83 Central Banks ..... 48,883 22 Ins ..... 14,000 00 Uses ..... 99,588 00 Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Taxes and Taxes ..... 1,388 99 Fund cents ..... 12,399 80 General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 well-equipped job bids for the work of the people, which is best class style and at low prices. From Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased land and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unity and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the Order to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious is upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South. Most by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. The Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. State Department manages and controls all property interests on the Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house, the value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases members, and pays 20 per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1 388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of flice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributic is can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address W P BURRELL, G. W. Secretary Wm: L TAYLOR, W, M. Master, --- D BALLOSTA LIABILITIES W P BURRELL, G. W. Secretary THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE WOMEN'S WORLD PATIENCE. Still are the ships that at anchor ride, Waiting fair winds or turn of the tide; Nothing they fret though they go not yet Out on the glorious ocean wide. O. wild hearts, that yearn to be free, Look and learn from the ships at sea. Bravely the ships in the tempest tossed Buffet the waves till the sea be crossed; Not in despair of the haven fair, Though winds blow backward and leagues be lost. O. weary hearts that yearn for sleep, Look and learn from the ships on the deep. —Bourdiolln. WHAT ART IS FOR. A creation on canvas is not something entirely new, since its likeness to what already exists is one test of its excellence—nor yet is it simply an attempt to produce a copy, since then the camera would be the consummation of art, but rather art is an investiture of cold, earthly things with the warmth and glow of the artist's mind and heart—an interpretation of himself and his point of view, rather than a reproduction of what all eyes see; hence it is that art, its objects and subjects, have to each of us a different meaning. Some of us of course are like the good young man of old, "Dumb from our youth up," with no master to touch us with the gift of expression; while another has, with full soul, in an ecstacy of loving labor, on cold stone, or canvas, wrought the miracle of creation, and breathed into his beloved work his own living soul. If it opens the eye to things of beauty, art has a use personal to each of us ty, art has a use personal to each of us. Who has not found life broader, the day gladdened, the entire world finished in detail with infinite touch, by having the attention called to things beautiful? Let some artistic soul point out the beauty of the numberless flowers of the prairie, or the woods, the crimson of honeysuckle, the gleam of columbine, swinging with smooth, slender arms, their leaves chased with red gold, patches of cheery spring-time bloodroot; or the molten gold of the cowslip; let him teach us the names of these plants, or, with us wonder at these touches of color; or, point out to us the beauty of the entire picture, "the all-together;" with the peaceful blue and the variously illumined clouds floating over it, in the various modulations of light and shade; the favorite shore, hillside, or outlook of our mother, or some friend, so that the world henceforth holds us by a closer, almost personal charm, as being a part of that mother's or friend's personality. Now, is it not true in quite a large sense, that he whose eyes are opened thus to particular points of charm will never again close them to any glimpse of light, or color, shine or shade, wave or cloud, and that his life is by every such inspiration, or enjoyment, permanently enriched? The capacity for this enjoyment seems to be shared by all. If in some it has been neglected; if color-blindness to these things has been induced by total disregard of them; from isolation within the dingy walls and dusty atmosphere of cities; or if where beauty most abounds, brutal toil has shriveled up all other faculties, then the abnormally crippled creature is robbed of a large portion of the joy to which he is entuled. Again, environment has in many instances closed the door of opportunity, as is largely demonstrated among us, for talent knows no race nor sex. We are making our record as musicians, but equal encouragement should be given to our artistic talent shown with brush, crayon, pencil, etc.; and it is the pressing duty of all to develop these unused faculties, for the future will reap what we at present sow. The cultivation of art will not make artists of all, but the born artists among the people, by appropriate attention to these lines of thought find their place and those devoid of taste become more nearly normal in mentality and character; and if they brought no other benefit than to open the eyes of all to their new joys would repay abundantly for the time expended on them. Ornamentation seems an inclination as natural as are the blossoms in nature's productions. Everything is given a turn of shape, is traced with lines, cut with figures, or lighted with color more or less fantastically in a manner that does not contribute to actual use, from the totem pole to the cathedral dome, from the beads that precede clothing to the dresscoat, from the peace-pipe to the meerschaum. Since then, the principle of ornamentation is a part of us, the question simply put is, shall ornamentation be apt or ugly, right or wrong? How much a single object of art means! One true marble, one perfect canvas in each home or school becomes an inspiration by which can be predicted the individual progress of each child that goes out from either; hence no home or school should be without at least one production of true merit for its educational purpose, apart from its other values. By encouraging men and women to possess such objects of art, we are engaging in a species of university extension of a doubly gratifying and useful nature, and it seems a pity that while hundreds of men, women and children are employed in a single establishment grinding out machine made things to be distributed everywhere, objects of art, of real merit, of educational value, are modestly confined in fine arts buildings. Among the objects of art designed for the home none find a nearer place with the appreciative than a beautiful miniature. Unlike the life-size portrait that stares all comers out of countenance, with the suggestive inquiry, "Who is this intruder?" the miniature invites and draws one to it; its soft tones fascinate and make one reluctant to remove the gaze. The ivory—warm, creamy, and semi polished, delicately touched into soft, transparent grays, breathes, in the form and countenance of some fair being, as a perfumed flower. The miniature of all forms of portraiture, is the the most intimate; it is for the individual; it carries with it a spell of romance from its very intimacy, and hence figures oftenest in poet lore and romantic literature. Our new ideas relative to education, especially the education of young children have opened much and wise discussion as to the use and need of art in the school room; and of late women in all parts of the United States have become deeply interested in what we shall give the children to look at day after day. But perhaps it would be wiser first to give the women themselves—wellmeaning and enthusiastic as they are—a peep into the great world of art, and some acquaintance with its sphere and influence. However, if there have been mistakes, if errors are still being made, their interest is making for a good end; and with much priming, and very much preparation, we shall in the near future have our school-room walls wisely and fittingly hung. In brief, let us have for children pictures that satisfy the demands of childhood; pictures painted by true artists; and our children will grow up broader and better for the quickening, and for the beauty that thus comes into their school life—fitting them to meet the darker and less beautiful outer world of maturer years. There is enlargement of life in the fine arts without which life is incomplete; in them ideals surely abide; through them history is embodied in enduring permanence. A part of national life they fairly express national progress—a nation's radiant patriotic hope, or the plaint of her decline. COHEN & GATTY. Popular Price Tailors 6217th St.N.W. Four Doors Below. G Suits to your order, $14.00 up. Trousers, $ Free with every suit. We have stores in every la get up the swellest and most exclusive designs on up to the minute. If you see anything in men's fitting you'll find Cohen & Gatty's label in the give you such style and exclusiveness for so little All goods made on the premises. Suits to your order, $14.00 up. Trousers, $3.00 up. Handsome silk vest free with every suit. We have stores in every large city, and without doubt we get up the swellest and most exclusive designs of the season. Our tailoring is up to the minute. If you see anything in men's attire that's nobby and well fitting you'll find Cohen & Gatty's label in the garment. No other tailor can give you such style and exclusiveness for so little money. Lookers welcome. All goods made on the premises. ...THE ANNUAL... Competitive Drill M Street High School Cadets —WILL TAKE PLACE— Saturday, May 17, 1902, 4:15 p.m. .. AT THE... AMERICAN LEAGUE BASEBALL PARK Cor. Florida Ave. and 14th Street, N. W. MAJOR - ROBERT MATTINGLY, ADJUTANT—ROSCOE WORMLEY, SERGT.-MAJOR—ROSCOE BEOWN. Company A Capt. Roland R. Johnson, 1st Lieut. 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Pen and Pencil Club day tomorrow at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mrs. Richard Carr has returned from Charlottesville, Va., with her two little nieces. Miss Cicely Diggs, of 1708 Tenth st., n. w., contemplates a trip to her home in Leesburg, Va. Mr. John W F. Smith, secretary to Prof. W. S. Montgomery, assistant superintendent of the public schools, has been seriously ill at Atlantic City Latest bulletins report him convalescing. The Philadelphia House, under the excellent management of Mrs. Mary F. Carroll, is growing in popularity. It is serving most excellent dinners new, to which some of the leading members of the race are frequent patrons. Among the prominent diners recently was ex-Congresman White and a party of friends. Miss Grace Page Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green, passed a very high civil service examination recently. In a list of nearly 800 competitors she stood second, the highest per cent being 93:4 with Miss Green as a close second with 92.5. She was at once appointed printers' assistant in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It will be remembered that Miss Marton T. Green, an older sister, who graduated from the high school a few THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. years ago was appointed by Secretary Gage to a first class clerkship in the Treasury Department. Mr. and Mrs. Green are deservedly proud of their gifted daughters. Equal Rights on Cars. Representative Mondell, of Pennsylvania has introduced a bill to prevent discrimination by common carriers in the District of Columbia. The bill makes it illegal for any railroad, traction, or other transportation company to make any discrimination within the District in the accommodation furnished passengers on account of race or color. Violation of the law is made punishable by fine of not exceeding $5000 or by imprisonment for not exceeding two years or by both. A delegation of prominent men, including Ex Congressman White, of North Carolina; Assistant Register of the Treasury Adams, and Rev. Walter H. Brooks, asked the House Committee on Commerce Friday for an amendment to the interstate commerce law prohibiting discrimination on passenger cars on account of race or color. The extent of the alleged discrimination particularly in the South, was set forth by the various speakers. The bill is an important one, and is drawn in a form that should arouse no opposition from fair-minded people. There is no reason why it should not be passed without delay. April 30 the prohibition law of Kansas celebrated its twenty-first anniversary. Temperance societies throughout the State held meetings to commen morate the event. Socialism and the Race In bettering the condition of the race, colored people ought to take into consideration the principles of socialism. Colored people have not hitherto taken any part in the socialistic movement, nor recognized the great benefit that it would be to them as well as to other classes of Americans. It is time they were taking hold of it. Socialism means, in short, co-operation in business instead of competition, and especially by means of public ownership. There ought to be more kinds of business run as the post office, the city water works and the public schools now are. On Sunday, May 18, at 3 p. m., there will be a meeting of the Bellamy Society at 304 B street, southeast, to be addressed by Mr. J. L. McCreery, on the subject of "Socialism in its Relation to the Race Problem," to which the colored people of Washington are invited. Ladies as well as gentlemen will be present. Mr. White Sets a Pace. Taking advantage of the latitude of debate allowed when an appropriation bill is under consideration. Representative Fox, of Mississippi discussed the Negro vote in that State when the agricultural appropriation bill was taken up in the House. "Under what clause of this agricultural appropriation bill are you discussing colored suffrage?" inquired "Hank" Smith, of Michigan. It is under the provision with regard to raising cane?" "No.' replied Mr. Fox. "We are trying to prevent the Republican party from raising hell." This practice of discussing "any old thing" under an appropriation bill is not new, as Hon. George H. White delivered a validictory speech in the last last Congress, while the agricultural bill was up, under the clause providing for a reduction of the political temperature in North Carolina. [ ] BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best the world." One box is all that is required if usas das directed A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. 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Burroughs National corresponding secretary of Work Among Baptist Women, Second Baptist church, Rev. W. B. Johnson, pastor, threw open its doors wide, Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th, and welcomed the work from the Baptist churches all over the city. At 10:30 o'clock Friday morning the meeting was promptly called to order by Miss Nannie Burroughs, corresponding secretary Woman's Convention Auxiliary to the National Baptist Con- M. Miss Julia Mason Layton. Correspondent Secretary and Organizer of the W. M. and E. Society. vention. Devotional exercises, conducted by Mrs. R. E. Lawson, of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, followed. The object of the meeting was fully outlined by Miss Burroughs. Mrs. Lawson was elected temporary president, and Mrs. M. Jackson secretary. The following persons made very strong and pointed talks on the reason why the women of the Baptist churches should be organized, etc. Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. M. B. Wood, Mrs. L. Queen, Mrs. F. H. James, Mrs. J. A. Taylor, Mrs. Julia M. Layton, Rev. Johnson, of Alexandria, Va., Revs. J. A. Taylor, W. B. Johnson, Walter H. Brooks, and C. Mary Ann Washington's rising young pipe organist, who played at the meeting of Baptist women last week. Pryor, G. Lucas and A. B. Hannon. It was decided by unanimous vote that the women organize. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. R. E. Lawson; vice president, Miss Katie Anderson; recording secretary, Mrs. M. Jackson; treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Taylor; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton; executive committee, one representative from each Baptist church. Other routine business followed. At night a mammouth mass meeting THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. was held at Shiloah church, Rev. J. A. Taylor, pastor. Miss Burroughs presided. Rev. Taylor conducted the devotional exercises. Miss Burroughs made a ringing speech, which was heartily received and appreciated by the large audience present. The first on the program was Mrs. Julia M. Layton, who gave a very practical talk on "The Negro Servant Problem," urging upon all present to see to it that the girls are taught the value of character, to be industrious, thorough, neat in appearance, courteous in manner; to be able to control self, have self-reliance as then take special training in domestic science, etc. Upon concluding she received hearty applause. Madame Carrie Fountain rendered most effectively a solo. Miss Lena Holmes presided throughout the session at the organ. Ex-Congressman Geo. H. White was next introduced and held his audience almost spellbound, while he talked "To Our Girls." This was indeed a masterpiece. Miss Georgie Smith very sweetly rendered a solo. Mrs. Laura Queen made a very pleasing little speech indorsing the advice given for the girl who has to serve and urged that she strive to serve well. The officers were then installed by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, wishing them God speed in this long-prayed-for union of Baptist women in the city of Washington, and assuring them of his hearty co-operation. A generous collection was taken up. Saturday morning at 10:45 President R. E. Lawson opened the second days work with quite a number of delegates present and visiting pastors. The name "The Baptist Women's Missionary and Educational Society of the District of Columbia," was adopted. Miss Louise Peebles was elected district superintendent of the children's bands. Some of the visiting pastors made short talks and all pledged their support. Madame Fountain again sweetly sang one of the songs of Zion. A bounteous collation was served in the basement. Business was again resumed and a constitution adopted. Miss Louise Peebles then read an excellent paper on "Our Responsibility," in which she most forcibly set forth the needs of young women coming to the front and helping along in this noble cause. Mrs. Lawson read a paper that she had presented before the missionary workers of one of our leading sister Baptist churches of the other race, not long since. The executive board held a short session and then all adjourned to meet early in June. This was indeed one of the best meetings that has ever been held among women in Washington. Each and all seemed interested and expressed a willingness and desire to do something for the cause. POLITICAL HOROSCOPE We have not permitted ourselves to get excited over the trip that Representative Charles W. Thompson, of Alabama's Fifth Congressional district, has planned for a distinguished party of Northern gentlemen, nearly all of whom have never been South nor ever saw a field of cotton. On the contrary, we indorse the idea and wish the party a pleasant jaunt. In the party will be Judge Crumpacker, author of the resolution that has struck terror to the heart of such Southerners as hate the word "investigation" as intensely as the "devil hates holy water." There are those who affect to see behind Mr. Thompson's program a scheme to show up the Negro of Alabama in their worst light to influence Northern sentiment against any legislation distasteful to the South. As a matter of fact, it is Mr. Thompson's idea to add to the information of his guests by showing both sides of Negro life. He proposes to point out one plantation containing 3.000 acres. cultivated and managed entirely by Negroes with only one white soul on the entire plantation. Mr. Thompson told Mr. Crumpacker that the Negro in Alabama enjoyed the same protection to life and property that the white man did; that a spring chicken carried to market by a Negro brought just as good a price as one carried by a white man, and oftentimes cost him a great deal less. A Negro realized as much for a bale of cotton on the streets in Tuskegee as the most intelligent white man. He asserted that the white people of Alabama paid 95 per cent, of the taxes and the Negro received 56 per cent of all the money appropriated by the State to the common schools. "The white people," he added, "always aided and encouraged them in building churches and school houses, and in his town, Tuskegee, one of the most prosperous merchants was a Negro and a graduate of Booker Washington's school. One of the butchers of the town was a Negro and enjoyed a liberal share of the white patronage." Mr. Thompson, on a plantation of his own, employs upwards of five hundred colored hands. By invitation of Booker T. Washington the party will spend two days at Tuskegee and see the great school plant in active operation. At Montgomery and Mobile the schools and churches of both races will be inspected. The visitors will be free to interview leading col- cred citizens at every stop. The trip can do no harm to the Negro. Whatever is progressive in us will be given ample credit by those of the party from whom the Negro may hope to receive fair play. Whatever is depressing in "black belt" conditions will inspire in them a disposition to extend more substantial aid. From such as come prejudiced in advance nothing need be expected in any event. So there is no use for our people to become excited over the matter We have a great deal of faith in Col Thompson, and look for nothing but good results from his propaganda. The conditions surrounding the measures in Congress affecting the Negro are of great concern just now. The Morrell anti-separate car bill is in committee, as is the Freedmen's Inquiry proposition. It is known that the subcommittee reported the latter bill favorably to the full committee on labor, after a good hearing in which leading men urged its merits. Another hearing will soon be had before the Senate committee, and the outlook is promising. The bill is likely to pass, if we avoid wrangling at present over what men are to constitute the commission. It is hoped that all five members will be Negroes, as our race, being more deeply interested than any other, can be relied upon to exhaust every effort to get at the facts. The very best material should be pushed, at the proper time. As for the Crumpacker resolution—while hoping for some action, we fear it is dead beyond resurrection. But the weak-kneed Republicans who are responsible for side-tracking it may be called upon for some explanations in this fall's campaign which will scarcely explain satisfactorily to their colored constituents. Current rumor has it that there is published in this city a paper called the Washington Republican. Lawyer A. S. White, of Louisville, Ky., has been appointed a special revenue agent at a salary of $6 per day and expenses. Kentuckians are highly pleased, and it thus develops that the recent visit here of certain leaders was not in vain. Other recognition is expected as soon as an opportunity is afforded. E. H. Deas has apparently won his fight against the confirmation of George R. Koester, nominated for collector of internal revenue for South Carolina. The nomination may fail through nonsupport from committee or the President may withdraw it. To permit a self-confessed lyncher to hold a high Federal position anywhere would establish a precedent from which the country would not recover in a generation. The withdrawal of Koester's name will be a vindication for law and order and a fitting rebuke to the "good citizens" who make murder and rapine a favorite pastime. The first step was taken by the Negroes of Alabama toward testing the new constitution of the State, when Nelson Bibb, an aged Negro, made affidavit before a notary that he had been denied the right to register, although alleging that he had complied with all the qualifications exacted by the constitution. 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Shields the well known Baptist divine, who was at one time pastor of the Virginia Avenue Baptist church of this city, has just returned from a successful tour in the South. During his trip he visited the principal cities in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. To a representative of The Colored American he spoke in growing terms of the rapid progress the race is making in the South, and is hopeful of the future of the race in Dixie. Among other things he said: "What I saw of Negro progress in Darien, Ga., and Savannah pleased me very much. In Darien the colored people own fully half of the town. Nearly all the officers are colored men, including the p s master, Mr. Charles R. Jackson. But in the surrounding country they own valuable farms, and a.e. doing well. Henry Todd, who died sever 1 years ago, left a valuable estate. While living he presented each church in the town a bell. Mrs. Frances Trilli is said to be worth $50,000, owning one and one-half blocks of town property. I spent two weeks in Darien, preaching in a revival in the First Baptist church. The race is doing well. Savannah has a large number of very well-to-do colored men also. They pay taxes on about one million dollars worth of taxable property. They own railroad stock, too, down there The Georgia Negro is a progressive citizen n. He is up and doing, but saying little. A run down to the beautiful island of Fernandina, Fla., was full of interest. The people there have some business men to be proud of. Mr. Reed carries on a large retail store of general merchandise. He is worth over $10 000. Several years ago he lost over five thousand dollars worth of oranges; but this did not discourage him. He turned his attention to store keeping and has steadily prospered. Others all over the island are doing finely. Stopping over at Brunswick, Ga., I found the colored people keeping pace with the rest, owning beautiful homes and living well. Some forty persons in that town embraced religion during my stay, and the meeting was still in progress when I left. Brunswick people are progressive spiritually and temporally." THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Howard's Anniversary. Howard University's program of exercises for the celebration of its anniversary, which was opened yesterday by the music department is as follows: May 18, 4 p. m., baccalaureate sermon and presentation of portraits of Wendell Phillips, from Mrs. Joseph Cook, with an address by Prof. C. C. Cook; of Joseph Cook, by Mrs. Joseph Cook, with an address by Dr Isaac Clark; of Hon. Andrew Rankin, from President and Mrs. Rankin, with an address by Mr W. L. Smith; May 22, teachers' college, pedagogical department; May 23, theological department; May 26, law department; May 27, English department; May 28, preparatory department; May 29 college department. All the evening anniversaries, except that of the law department, are to be in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at 8 p.m. Can Our Wise- Woy our Normal School is always an issue. If the encampment combatants are happy now. What will this year's crop of graduates do for a living. What feature of The C lored American please you most. Who will be president of Rev. Lamkin's lyceum next fall. Is merit or political pull the test of security at the Census office. When will the anti-administrationists find a candidate to rally around. Are you helping to pass the Freedmen's Inquiry Commission bill? What excuse some rapers offer to people for accepting their money. If Tillman's finish isn't about in sight, after that latest infamous speech Why cannot the local advocates of a Negro Business League find a leader How many congressional districts Vaughan's Justice Party will carry this fall. When that promised regiment for service in the Philippines will be organized. Why Negro appointments from the civil service register are so few and far between. Why cannot preachers and laymen keep their interminable fusses out of the papers. Why not W. L. Honston for a high office at the B. M. C's, New London convention. If it isn't about time to launch another newspaper upon the unsuspected public hereabouts. If it isn't time for an Indiana delegation to do some whispering in Mr. Roosevelt's good ear. If a merger cannot be arranged so that we can have fewer churches and smaller church debts. When will Roscoe Simmons bring forth his club of "real bona fide, simou pure newspaper writers." If Chicago or Atlanta are not the leaders in the race for the next general conference of the A.M.E Connection. Have you ever noticed that only well-attired women have the nerve to express a contempt for "dress." When enemies are aggressive and friends conservative, how can justice expect anything else than the worst of it. Why more colored boys do not equip themselves as barbers, printers, p'umbers, etc, and go to work at something useful. What has become of the ambitious little fellow who used to make money by working up routes for the sale of race journals on Saturdays. Why is it that the lie about Boker Washington's summer home purchase is affirmed in three times as many papers as those in which the denial is found. If it wouldn't be good policy from now on to keep yur measures close in the Congressional nid. for they are so forgetful toward the end of sessions. Why do not some of our hustling colored boys try for a place as regular carriers on the Sar. P st or Times—papers that have thousands of Negro readers in this city. Why are Negroes compell d to deserate sacred altars by holding political meetings and secular entertainments when we have the money to build halls for such purposes. If Congress is not allowed to go home until the Cuban and Philippine bills are passed, why cannot the same dactic requirements be invoked to d spouse of the three measures designed to relieve the Negro's woes. Why shouldn't a candidate for a lucrative public office or a cial favor pay a newspaper for advertising his merits, just the same as a merchant pays for write-ups that he hopes to assist him in drawing trade. Why is it so difficult for colored dress makers, laundress and other employees to give their own race service as conscientious as that cheerfully accorded to whites—and why will colored employers pay a white servitor more readily than a co'ored one Advertising Brings Results. 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Washington stands in calm contemplation, grasping in all its seriousness the grave responsibility these honors impose and remembering that the tokens are of broader significance than mere personal triumph. They typify, to his mind, the praise, the judicious and progress-loving universe is willing to extend to those who live up to the full measure of their opportunities, as created and developed by natural laws. He is content to have the commendation go to the system for which his personality so perfectly stands. Wherever placed and however flattered, he never ceases to be the same level-headed, big-hearted, and farsighted "commoner" that the humble farmers of the "Black Belt" have learned to love as their one "guide, philosopher and friend." The methods by which Booker T. Washington has "won the world" are by no means a secret. All may know and profit by a study of his ideals. Let every aspiring young man and woman treasure this list of Mr. Washington's ingredients of success, and make them a code of principles for daily life: 1. Build up a solid character—a pure heart, a pure mind, leading to purity of conduct. 2. Cultivate the habit of industry, supplemented by frugality in the expenditure of money. 3. Cultivate the habit of spending less than is earned and acquiring little by little, if need be, a substantial bank account. 4. Be punctual in keeping an obligation of any kind, whether an unimportant engagement or a promise to pay a debt. 5. Avoid the doctrine of hate or reprisal, preaching the beauty of love and hope, rather than serving as the disciple of despair or the prophet of disaster. 6. Stand as sturdily as the oak when the storms of slander, misrepresentation and abuse rise against you, in the knowledge that the right will be more than sustained when the clash and clamor have spent their evanescent force. 7. Understand the lofty sentiment that resides in choosing "the better part," and be too grand to permit an e.emy to drag you down by making you as mean as he is. 8. Be modest, yet courageous, and be properly appreciative of your individual value. 9. In speaking, talk to the point, directly and vigorously; in acting, proceed quickly, earnestly and thoroughly. 10. Attend to the business you set out to make a success, and let every other person's affairs alone. These ten simple rules form the foundation upon which Mr. Washington has builted a fame that time can not tarnish, and which detraction can not destroy. For as you must know, friction is the natural accompaniment to any forward movement. Even the "Wizard's" skill could not evade nature's dictum in this regard. Mr. Washington's Atlanta speech in 1895 marked an epoch in the history of the South and forced a new alignment on the Negro problem. It "woke the echoes" of praise from the architects of the new century, and earned for its author a place beside Henry W. Grady as an orator and a thinker; but it likewise served to arouse the slumbering wrath of those who incorrectly believed that the Tuskegee industrialist was waging war upon what is termed the Negro's "higher education," and scuttling the manhood claims of the race to gain the sympathy of prejudiced whites. For a season Mr. Washington was the worst abused Negro in the country. In many quarters his name was cast out as evil. Be it said, however, to the credit of our thinking people that the most virulent attacks came as the few come now from those who had no conception of the breadth or scope of Mr. Washington's propaganda, nor saw ahead with his prophetic eye. For most part they had not heard nor read a single one of his speeches in full, depending for their in THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. formation and inspiration upon malevolent second-hand reports of what Mr. Washington is said to have said. General gossip was in this instance, as in the majority of other cases, a miserable falsifier—if not worse. Like the sage that experience has proven him to be, the "Wizard" went on his way, talking, advocating, and working, putting before the people his idea of the leaven that must eventually lighten the "whole lump" and make "a new heaven and a new earth" for the people who would "cast down their buckets" where the most good could be done. The opposition reached its culmination in 1896, and its Waterloo in May, 1900, when Mr. Washington addressed in each instance magnificent audiences of the race's most cultured and refined representatives at the Nation's capital, expounding in plain, but happy phrase, the genesis of his belief, and illustrating the practical application of his principles. Strong opponents were won over, and became enthusiastic converts to industrialism as the prime factor of the Negro's progress to-day. Public sentiment rapidly underwent a change from 1896. The newspapers, one by one, joined Mr. Washington's column. College after college devoted previously to the higher education only began to introduce agricultural and manual training, admitting that an intelligently directed hand was especially effective in reducing labor to a science and that a strong arm was doubly equipped when reinforced by a developed mind. Mr. Washington urged the "higher education" for all who could possibly acquire it, but as a specialist, true to his text, devoted his energies to the industrial phase, because he felt that it appealed to the peculiar needs of the masses and would bring speediest results to the greatest number of our people—besides furnishing that wage-earning constituency, absolutely essential to the prosperity of the professional class. Following faithfully the "ten commandments" given above, Mr. Washington deliberately choked the life out of the little junta, whose small perceptions led them to declare his manly letters to the "Cyclopian Tillman," and to the Louisiana constitutional convention to be an incursion into "politics." Mr. Washington is for equal and intelligent suffrage; he is for the impartial enforcement of law and for a system of political alliance that will bring neighbors in friendlier touch, but all these are elements of statesmanship, and of a higher atmosphere than partisan politics. They are aids to popular education. His Tuskegee reports, showing how students actually plied their trades as a means of livelihood, and their splendid work in manufacturing and building on the school grounds promptly checkmated the critics who claimed the Negro mechanic could find no "open door." The Chicago Federation of Labor the other day invited the co-operation of Negro artisans, and the demand for skilled labor in Cuba, Porto Rico and South Africa is another recognition of our worth. These are striking responses to Tuskegee's standing admonition that opportunities must find the Negro workman ready. The successful organization of the Afro-American Business League at Boston by Mr. Washington was an irrefutable demonstration that the path of real independence for the Negro lies along agricultural, industrial and commercial pursuits, rather than politics. The reports coming from every variety of business indicated that our engine is being reversed, and while politics must not be abandoned, business must be our fulcrum of operation in future, with politics merely as a means to an end. Ever unselfish, taking pride in helping young men and women to a career through the revivifying influence of the Tuskegee spirit, impressing everywhere a sterling honesty, singleness of purpose, rigid common sense, and loyalty to the race, Mr. Washington has turned abuse to plaudits, hisses to hosannas and is now completely master of the situation, the most popular and beloved leader the Negro has produced since reconstruction, In method, Mr. Washington is cautious, but it is the caution of the pioneer, conscious of the value of approaching new conditions in the right way. He is dignified without being austere. He stands up manfully for the good people of the South and unspairingly condemns the bad ones; he praises the thrift of his section and denounces her lawlessness. He asks the young Negro to get something the white man wants, and color will cease to weigh in the equation. There is no prejudice in the American dollar, says he, and when the Negro owns large holdings in railroads, the "Jm Crow" car will become a thing of the past. Suffrage will not be denied the black man who carries a deed in fee to the building in which the polling place is located. With a prosperous employing class, we can live without seeking the cheap politician, and offering our manhood in exchange for a petty office. We must dignify the common occupations of life and refuse to permit other races to crowd us out with their improved facilities and superior service. We must keep pace with the times and make places for ourselves when none seem to be available. We must go forward, depending upon deeds rather than words—mere words. These are cardinal points in Booker Washington's philosophy. Through a faithful adherence to its teachings he has accomplished the tangible results that have won the world to his standard. What he has done others can do if prepared to so use their talents and undergo the same sacrifices. Should Macaulay's "New Zealander" wander through Alabama's "Black Belt." with pencil in hand, seeking a novel subject, I would ask him to use Tuskegee's 2,500 broad acres of land as a base. Sketch then the attractive outlines of fifty-four buildings, forty-eight erected wholly by students. Fill in fifty buggies and wagons, and find room in the perspective for 600 head of live stock. Tag the real and personal property at $300,000, but make a memorandum of the endowment fund and value of Congressional land grant; and we have a total of nearly $600,000. In the foreground, group the 1,100 or more students, hailing from twenty-four States, Africa, Jamaica, Cuba, Porto Rico, and other foreign countries, together with the eighty-eight officers—and a beautiful family gathering of at least 1,200 members, is disclosed. To Booker T. Washington, the central figure, and the presiding genius, whose conquering power has given to posterity so precious a heritage, the matchless Dunbar thus pays tribute: "The word is writ that he who runs may read, What is the passing breath of earthly fame? But to snatch glory from the hands of blame That is to be, to live, to strive indeed. A poor Virginia cabin gave the seed, And from its dark and lowly door there came A peer of princes in the world's acclaim, A master spirit for the nation's need. Strong, silent, purposeful beyond his kind, The mark of rugged force on brow and lip, Straight on he goes, nor turns to look behind Where hot the hounds come baying at his hip; With one idea foremost in his mind. Like the keen prow of some forging ship." R. W. THOMPSON. Children Learning to Save. The school deposits of the Kansas City school children in the Missouri Savings Bank passed the $10,000 mark in the last week in April. The average deposit per child is about $5, and the children have not been quite two years in saving the money. The amount mentioned includes the deposits from the colored as well as the white schools; and this act of saving, penny by penny, has been of untold value to the average colored child. The system has proved so satisfactory in this city it is hoped that the idea will materialize throughout the country and to no class of children, wisely conducted, will it mean more than to our own. ```markdown ``` CREDIT Makes Furiture Buying an Easy Matter. I is time you had a good, reliable Refrigerator in the house, and you can get it here in any desired size-on easy weekly or monthly payments. We can cover your floors with reliable Mattings for less money than any other house in town. We sell the best grades of Chinese and Japanese Mattings, and warrant the durability of every yard. Mattings Tacked Down Free. For summer cooking you should have a Dangler Vaper or Blue-flame Oil Stove. We have them in all sizes, and sell them as cheap on credit as you can buy for in the cash stores Go-Carts and Carriages are here in a great variety of styles—all on easy payments. Peter Grogan, 817, 819, 821, 823 7th St., N. W. Between H and I Sts. The Provident Relief Association, The Provident Relief Association, Incorporated February 27th, 1893. Under the Laws of Congress of the United States in the District of Columbia. The Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Weekly Sick Benefit Company Incorporated in Washington, D. C. Home Office: Provident Building. Corner New Jersey Avenue and G Street. Northwest. OFFICERS: John Brosnan, Pres. Wm. H. Matthews Vice Pres. Wm O'Mealy. Secy T Brosnan, Treas M. F Costello. Gen. Mgr. BRANCH OFFICES. 112 N Fairfax street. Alexandria. Va. 35 Bank Street, corner Plume Norfolk, Va. Melrose avenue, near Armstead Ave. West End] Hampton, Va. corner of 30th and Washington Avenue. Newport News, Va. C. V. Saver General Agent State of Virginia. Norfolk Va. NEEDING - CONFI DENTIAL TREAT MENT, safe and sure relief in all female LADIES troubles, constipation, irregularities, &c. A gold medal awarded for the science of obstetrics from University of Munich. Bavaria Separate rooms for Ladies before and during confinement. Infants adopted. Strictly private MRS DR RENNER Office Hours. 10 A M to 6 P M. 402 Sixth Street northwest, Washington, D.C. Lost Friend. I would live to know the whereabouts of Mr. Thomas J. Steward an old soldier of the 14th R. J. Heavy Artillery of Providence. When last heard from he was working in the Treasury Department at Washington, D.C. Any information concerning him will be gratefully received by J. E. Johnson, 73 Summer street, Providence, R. I. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Strengthens His Hold Upon the Negro's Confidence by Reoent Appointments-Not Deceived by Southern Applause. The political situation while still hazy, shows traces of a soothing ray of sunshine since our chat of a few days or weeks ago. The reappointment of Col. J. W. Deveaux as collector of customs at Savannah, Ga., over the protest of the Cotton Exchange and Senators Clay and Bacon, has had a salutary effect upon the Negroes of the country, and especially at the South. Many were fearful that the Southern applause bestowed upon Mr. Roosevelt during his recent dash into Dixie, might soften his heart and cause him to hearken unto the objection of the Georgia people to a colored collector—and perhaps he might let up on the whole business of placing Negroes in the Federal offices they have usually occupied. This apprehension has been removed by the President's prompt reappointment of Col. Deveaux and his sturdy refusal to be influenced by any force—however aggressive—against what he conceives to be right. The talk about a dicker with Col Deveaux to deliver the Georgia delegation to Roosevelt at the next National convention is all "stuff," and had its origin in the disordered imagination of the calf youth who represents the Associated Press at Savannah. Col. Deveaux, Col. Pledger, Register Lyons, Messrs, Rucker, Morton, Johnson, Malone, Jackson and all the leading colored Georgians will come forward at the proper time as honest, patriotic citizens, and present the claims of the best man for the presidency, regardless of the distribution of patronage. They will be forgiven, we presume, if they should east favoring glances toward the statuesque form of Theodore Roosevelt. The Senate's prompt confirmation of Col Deveaux is a fine testimonial of the popular esteem in which his admirable official record is held. The one serious regret THE COLORED AMERICAN feels in connection with the whole fight is the peculiar unwarranted and inconsistent opposition of Major R. R. Wright. In these trying times it behooves the Negro to stand up for the race, and its honorable leaders. Such Col. Deveeaux certainly is, and the President cannot be too highly commended for sustaining him. The President has further strengthened his hold upon the confidence of the Negro race by naming Prof. E. A. Johnson, the well-known writer of school books and other race literature, as district attorney in North Carolina, and by reappointing Mr. J. E. Bush as receiver of public moneys at Little Rock, Ark. These, with other excellent Negro timber securely held in responsible offices South, are conclusive evidence that hypocritical smiles are unavailing to sweep the President from the safe moorings chosen by him at the outset. It is noted that the proposed suffrage amendment to the Virginia constitution is less objectionable than any yet adopted by a Southern State. It omits the "grandfather clause," and deals with voters rather on terms of equality. The final arrangement is specially satisfactory. It requires simply that the applicant for the privilege of voting shall have paid his poll tax for the three years preceding, and that he fill out his own application. This leaves no discretion in the hands of the election officers with which to get in their usual nefarious work, and gives all voters, after 1904, an equal chance in the race. We are attending to our "knitting" and watching developments. CENSUS OFFICE AGAIN, Continued from First page. Chase and others were given such consideration. It strikes one that "one in a position to know" should know enough to know that he belittles his cause by saying that Mr. Merriam went out of his way to give consideration to Congressman White—who was entitled to the same consideration as any other Congressman. As to Mr. Lyons, is he not a National Committeeman, and did he not receive the same treatment in part as other committeemen; and if not entitled to a quota on that account, was he not entitled as Register of the Treasury to as much consideration as Mr. Dawes, who as Comptroller of the Currency had, and still has a quota of clerks on the rolls of the office? As to the other gentlemen named, Mr. Campbell should know enough to know that in accordance with the director's plans Messrs. Washington, Chase and Cooper were given consideration on the same ground that other prominent men were allowed to name appointees—some of whom are still on the roll, unlike the appointees named by the gentlemen quoted above. It is stated that at one time there were 3,500 employees in the Census Office and since we are not in a position to know, it would be well for the one who is "in a position to know" to tell us under what plan of organization or apportionment the colored employees from charwomen to clerks at $1,000 only numbered in all about 100, or one-thirty-fifth of the whole number, while the Negroes of the country number at least one-seventh of the entire population. It is currently reported that the Census force has been reduced about three-fifths or to about 1,300 employees, and yet from 100 the colored employees have dwindled to less than 20. On February 13, according to Senate Document No. 188, there were on the Census rolls 2,298 employees, of which number 2,157 held places of grades other than watchmen, charwomen and laborers. Of this 2,157 employees there were 26 clerks of class two; 17 clerks of class three, and 15 clerks of class four, none of whom were colored. While of class one, 1,967 clerks, there were 34 colored clerks or only one in every 58 clerks, and we are quite sure "one in a position to know" will not say that this was a fair proportion to say nothing of the exclusion from the clerkships of the higher grades. At the present time it is claimed that there are still on the rolls over 1,100 clerks and yet a glance at the desks in the office will not disclose more than 10 colored men engaged in clerical work. To the "one who is in a position to know," it may seem that there "is a tendency among some to imagine without just cause that there is and has been discrimination in the Census Office" based on color. To show, however, that there is at least some ground for complaint a review of facts may serve to call his attention to what the general public and THE COLORED AMERICAN base their charge of discrimination. To more clearly point out some of the "imaginary discriminations," let us take a look at the Agricultural Division. At one time there were about twenty-five colored clerks occupying desks in that division and doing efficient work, while to-day there is but one colored clerk in that division out of a possible 230. There is another fact of peculiar significance and to "one in a position to know" it must appear rather strange that while the women in the office have always outnumbered the men about two to one, that to-day only one colored woman is to be found upon the rolls as a clerk, and even the colored women formerly attendants in the lavatories have been discharged to make places for white women who were formerly clerk's. Is this statement the fruit of imagination? Another fact is that the only colored stenographer is at present hid away in a corner on an adding machine, while upon merit he is clearly entitled to a better position in the capacity of stenographer and typewriter, and we base this statement upon the fact that the Director himself is quoted as having said personally that as a stenographer and typewriter this clerk is second to none in the office. Is such discrimination the fruit of imagination? As to the "second trial" business, it may be well to add that "one in a position to know" should be cognizant of the fact that the so-called "second trials" have prevailed as much among the white as among the colored clerks and this notwithstanding the fact that the things overlooked in the records or deportment of the former are grave and serious offenses in the cases of the latter. It is also true that in some cases known of, that those who have had second trials have in less than 30 days after such-reinstatement—when put under chiefs that would not juggle their records—have not only received commendation for efficiency, but have been promoted as well, clearly showing the first record to have been false. As to the matter of unjust charges of inefficiency, the "one in a position to know" has only to examine the records to ascertain the facts that several colored clerks have been compelled to make official complaint of their treatment in respect to such record-juggling and have proven conclusively that their complaints were based on facts as disclosed by the falsified records. As this statement may be too general, let us be a little more specific and ask the "one who is in a position to know" if he is not fully aware that the records will show that to prevent colored clerks from getting deserved promotions section chiefs have even gone so far as to leave them out of their monthly reports entirely? These occurrences might have been charged up as oversights if it were not for the fact that later these same clerks had to make official complaints of their rating, and as said before, upon investigation their rating was placed much higher and that the verifiers and section chiefs who had adopted such records were clearly proven guilty. All this might be charged as the work of individuals were it not for the fact that these verifiers and section chiefs were soon promoted to $1,200, and are still upon the rolls. In speaking of records, Mr. Campbell knows as well as anyone who is "in a position to know," that in many instances the records of colored clerks have counted for little if anything in the Census Office and have at times as we have stated, been doctored to suit the whims of those who had them in charge and if the director does not know, it is about time he was so informed, for it is current history. To be more specific, let us take, for instance, the facts surrounding the case of the only colored clerk who was on the rolls accredited to Nebraska. He passed a creditable examination, was recommended for and promised a position as clerk. He came to Washington as late as January, 1901, and was put to work as a laborer at $600 per annum. By a little kicking and some influence he was afterwards transferred to his correct position as a clerk, but then at only $720. By efficiency and attention to duties he was soon promoted to $900 and later to $1,000—all within one year's time. But such a record was set at naught and to get rid of him a charge of inefficiency was preferred against him. This has been repeated in numerous other cases of competent colored clerks. Is this the fruit of imagination? It is not the fruit of imagination however, to say that colored clerks who receive only $900 and $1,000 per annum are working side by side with, and upon the same class of work as white clerks no more efficient, who receive salaries of $1,200. These colored clerks are required to make as good records and are judged by the same standard as those receiving $1,200, with no hope of a promotion as an incentive to better work. It is also quite patent that no colored clerks have ever been given the chance to fully demonstrate their ability in an executive way. As to the criticism of those who complain of the dropping of white clerks and permitting colored ones to remain we have only to say that we are fully aware the fondest hopes of many in the office and many others on the outside would be realized if every colored employee should be dropped at once. This, however, may be the fruit of imagination. To close, we unhesitatingly say that if Governor Merriam is "our friend" he need not point with pride to his past career as a public man—but in the living present "show in his administration of his duties as the Director of the Census," that the colored employees be given equal salaries for like services; that no discriminations be allowed as to the class of work to which they are assigned, if competent to perform the same; and lastly and above all, that he see to it that the colored people receive their just proportion of the appointments in the permanent census. 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 Washington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this valuable trade to go to her school. She is a fine teacher and a credit to her race. Her MKS, L. R. Clark, principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, a No. 1439 W Street Northwest Washington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this valuable trade to go to her school. She is a fine teacher and a credit to her race. Her terms are reasonable, and all her scholars who have graduated from her school are making a success as dress makers. She has the only school of its kind in the city. The improved French drafting machine is the most wonderful achievement of Mathematical skill for cutting ladies' and children's garments. It is not difficult to learn, as it does not require any complicated figuring. Special lessons given in the Art of Ladies' Tailoring, also in blending colors. Young men are taught Ladies' Tailoring at this school. lass for young men from 2.30 to 5.30 p m Thursday 9 30 to 1 30 a m Saturdays. For information call at the school. Persons desiring to learn the art of making altering and trimming hats are taught the same while taking the course in dress making. This, however, is paid for independent of dress making. Mrs. M. Underdown of Cincinnatti, who is a graduate of Armour Institute of Chicago, will instruct in this branch of the work MRS. L. R. CLARKE, Principal. THE KEYSTONE PARK The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will be open and 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 accommodated. Everything is 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 made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 1st st., s Lost Relative WANTED—To know the whereabouts of David Walker, who is a sailor by occupation and lives or did in Boston, Mass., up until a few years ago. He was an active Mason and belonged to the Blue Lodge No. 4 or 5. The colored Masons in Boston will please make inquiries. Information sent to William Walker, 131 First St. S. W. Washington, D.C. will be gratefully received DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p.m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Baques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. Business Opportunity. WANTED- good man to lease a Park in easy access to the city on surburban car line. Water, shade, pavilion and all modern con venience. Address M, care Colored American Oce. Wanted Rooms. FOR RFNT—Two communicating rooms all modern improvements, car line pass the door, rent reasonable. Apply after 5 o'clock at 1816% 4th street, n. w. If you 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. Is willing to pay first rate for a home-like place Address B care this office. Improve The Hair and Complexion. Singleton's Pharmacy 20 and E carries a full line of Ozone preparations with his toilet articles and sundries. See display this week. COTTAGES FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, newly, painted and papered all the latest improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J. HarryHughes Cape May, N.J. Madre's Park situated on the Eckington and Nurburban line at the corner of 7th and Albany Streets has been refitted and is now for rent for plenues, garden parties, etc. This park has a beautiful pavilion 50 by 50, swings, excellent water and everything necessary to make it a desirable pleasure resort. For further information call or address M. A. D. Madre, Marde's Park, 7th and Albany Streets, Eckington, D. C. Upperville, Virginia. Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville, Va. Farquar County, desires to take a number of first class summer boarders. Uppe ville is located in a beautiful part of Virginia and arrangements have been already made to give first class service to a limited number of persons who desire to spend a few weeks in the summer. Rates are reasonable and the Villa is ocated close to the Blue Ridge Mountains with splendid water, etc. For further information address Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville, Farquar County, Va. 6 HELP FOR TUSKEGEE, The New York Independent End rses Mr. Washington's Appeal for Liberal Endowment-Why the Wizard Succeeds. The New York Independent, one of the Negro's most reliable friends, has this to say of Mr. Washington and Toskegee: We want to give our heartiest indorsement to the attempt of Booker T. Washington to secure on endowment of not less than a million dollars for the Tuskegee Institute, and to Dr. Frissel's appeals for a similar endowment for Hampton Institute. Mr. Washington says well that as it costs $110,000 a year to run the Tuskegee Institute, and $60,000 or more has to be raised annually by the special appeals of one person, the condition is quite too precarious which depends on one man's life and strength. Already an endowment of over $273,000 has been secured, and the value of the plant is $370,000. The appeal is one that easily reaches the heart of the people. It is for the great ignorant, common mass of the Negro people. It does no offer to supply preachers and lawyers and editors and politicians, nor even teachers except of a humble grade; but it does propose to teach the commonest people, who represent the ugly mass, how to build a decent house, how to keep out of debt, how to buy a farm, how to be self-respecting and respectable. All this appeals easily and rightfully to the readiest comprehension of the needs of the people and we are not surprised that so able and devoted a leader as Mr. Washington has attracted enthusiastic supporters, and has collected such an immense sum year after year." Shafsbury Art Club. The Shaftsbury Art Club, of Baltimore will present the "Hiartsville Shakespeare Club" with other humorous and dramatic selections assisted by Madam Eulalia Calloway, soloist; Mr. Harry T Pratt, violinist at G. A R. Hall. Pennsylvania Avenue, between 14th and 15th streets, n. w., Friday May 23d A large number of Baltimoreans will be in attendance. Music will be furnished by the Monumental Orchestra and dancing will be the order until one o'clock. Members—Miss Sallie B Hatchett, Miss M. Belle Scott, Mrs Ada M. Hawkins, Miss Alla R. Brown, Miss Lillie M Thomas, Miss Geneve Frazier. The officers are: Truly Hatchett, General Manager; J. Clarence Stage Manager and James C. Wright Local Manager. Fastors of A. M. E. Churches. The citizens of the District, regardless of denomination, are pleased with the return of Rev. D. G. Hill to the pastorate of Metropolitan A. M. E. church. He is by far the ablest and most popular minister this great church has had within the past decade at least, and his report is the best that has yet been carried to conference. Metropolitan's membership now numbers 833, the largest since the church was organized, and all are united in support of Dr. Hill's spiritual and business methods. The Colored American will on give a detailed account of Dr. Hill's services here. At his own request, Rev. W. H. Hunter goes upon the retired list, and Rev. D, P. Seaton takes his place as presiding elder. Rev. C. Herbert is THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. assigned to St. Paul's. Rev. J. H Robinson to Brown Memorial, Rev. Charles Bourne to Bladensburg, Rev. W. R. Arnold to Payne Memorial, Baltimore; and Rev. J. C, Waters to Bennings. The appointments are very satisfactory to the several churches. The "Jim Crow" Electric Cars. The compromise jim crow car line which went into effect a few days ago on the electric cars which leave 13$^{\textcircled{1}}$ street and the Avenue for Alexandria and Mt. Vernon does not call for separate coaches, as the company fought such a provision on the ground of expense; but it is required by the law that trainmen shall see that white and colored passengers occupy opposite ends of the car and under no circumstances shall passengers of different color occupy a seat jointly. It was meant to apply only to roads running from Alexandria City to points in Alexandria or Fairfax counties, and is not compulsory, but simply authorized and empower such company to seat the races separately. It is doubtful in passengers leaving Washington are subject to the law, and it does not appear that a genuine case can be made against any one who resists its enforcement Prof. Miller on Population Prof. Kelly Miller's address before the S cond Baptist Lyceum on 'The Growth and Distribution of the Negro Population of the United States' was a valuable contribution to current history. It was an exhaustive study of neighborhood conditions, methods of relieving congested centers and the question of immigration. Helocated over 90 per cent of the race in the southern states, and concluded that the per cent of immigration northward was comparatively insignificant. The city problem was philosophically treated. Thomas Wallace Swann Coming. Mr Thomas Wallace Swann of Philadelphia, a literary man of wide reputation, has accepted an invitation to address the Second Baptist Lyceum, Sunday afternoon, May 25. His subject will be "Is the Anglo-Saxon Civilized?" The paper has been read before several economic and scientific associations in the Quaker City and has been pronounced a masterpiece of logic by recognized authorities of both races. It is expressed that Mesers. John S. Durham, C. J. Perry, J. E Bruce and other prominent Philadelphiaans will accompany Mr. Swann to Washington, Reproduction of 'Ivanhoe." 'Ivanhoe,' a melodrama, in the acts as dramatized by Miss Lillian Parker, was reproduced by request at the John Wesley A. M E Z church, Connecticut avenue between L and M streets northwest, Friday, May 9.h, with a strong cast of characters. After the drama a grand May reception was held under the management of a select committee of ladies, the general managers were Mr. Roscoe C. Brown and Capt. F. L Leatherwood. Mr. Clinton Clay, a popular young man about town, died on the 9 hof May at his home in this city. The Congressional Club presented a handsome floral wreathe at his funeral in the form of a heart. 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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. F out room, first floor, Scientific American building. Natorior 1 Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes! sides Purglar-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. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lun cheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 63 James St. Telephone 1849 D. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. City Paragraphs. Mr, J. H. Hannon continues to improve. There is much sicknesss here this spring. Hon. J. H. Hannon continues to improve. Henry Y. Arnett, who is still at Wilberforce, is convalescent. Miss Mildred Duncan, of Philadelphia has been visiting Miss Gertrude Ryan. Emmett C. Jones, of the Government Printing Office is still confined to his home. The trustees of Metropolitan A. M. E church are planning $1,500 rally for next month. Miss Delilah Ross, of 622 Second street southwest has been quite ill for several days. Mr. G, W. Chivls, (Lord Chivis,) of Philadelphia, was in the city a day or so last week. Rev. A S. Lomax will become pastor of the Calvary Baptist church at Ithaca, N Y. Editor W. D. Johnson, of the Kentucky Standard, Louisville, Ky., is in the city on business. The members of Bethel Literary are rapidly qualifying, and new talent is being constantly acquired. The People's Mercantile Association is rapidly disposing of its stock and hope to begin operations soon. Mr. Bennett B. Slade, the popular tailor has sufficiently recovered to be present at his place of business. Mr. W. L. Houston has been admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. It is rumored that Bethel Literary and Historical Association may change its meeting place after this season. The best results can be obtained at A. H. Cooper's, our up-to-date colored tailor, 925 18th street, n. w., 'phone 2559. Rev. E H, Hunter is now instructor of the moral class of the Metropolitan A. M E. church, succeeding Rev. J. S. Johnson. Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback who has been seriously indisposed at his home, 1423 Bacon street northwest, is on the mend. May 26, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, A M, addresses the Hood and Garrison literary societies at Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C. Dr. C. Sumner Wormley sang in Baltimore last Monday evening as chief support to Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the popular operatic star. The Young Ladies Immediate Relief Association celebrated their sixth anniversary Tuesday evening of last week at Odd Fellows' Hall. Hon John P. Green has been invited by the Frederick Douglass Post No. 21, to deliver the Decoration Davoration at Harmony Cemetery, May 80. Miss A. Victoria Tompkins' talk at Sumner school Saturday week on "The Negro as a Soldier" was a splendid effort as are all of her productions. Miss Mattle Bowen made the principal address at the anniversary of the True Reformers at Leesburg, Va. She was the quest of Mrs. Eliza Diggs. The 19th Street Baptist choir under direction of Mr. B. H. Baker will give a song service Sunday, May 18. Program will be announced next week. A.L. GOVERN Rev. D. G. Hill was elected a trustee of Wilberforce and chosen to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Kittrell College at the coming commencement. The coachmen's ball last evening at Convention Hall was an elegant affair, fully up to the previous high standard set by this enterprising associations. Col J. H. Deveaux, whose reappointment as Collector of Customs at Savannah, Ga., has just been confirmed by the Senate, will be in the city in a few days. Miss Maria L. Jordan, who was the speaker last Sunday at Philoh Baptist Lyceum, gave an interesting talk on "Opportunities for Young Colored Women." A pleasing feature of the dramatic entertainment last Friday evening at John Werley A. M. E. Zlon church, was a telling address by Justice Robert H. Terrell. Mr. Robert Warner's strict attention to business and genial personality add much to the pleasure of the gentlemen who visit the Metropole Club, 1633 11th street northwest. The cases of Rev. R G. W. McGoines and Lawyer L. W. Pulles, convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud. have not been disposed of as yet. Arguments for a new trial has been heard. Major R. R. Moten, of Hampton, read a scholarly parer Tuesday evening, May 6 before Bethel Literary on "A Study of the Negro and the Indian from the standpoint of Discipline." Rev. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, was in the city Tuesday May 6 He attended Bethel Literary and made a good speech in discussing Major Moten's paper on "The Negro and the Indian." "A passing party" is the unique title of an enjoyable entertainment given Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Andrews, 4081st street northwest under the auspices of the City of the Nile Court. No. 8 The River Queen is doing a banner business this season going to Notley Hall and Glymont every Sunday. It leaves for Notley Hall at 2:30, 4:80 and 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. Music and refreshments in abundance Rev. J. S Johnson, formerly of the Census Office, who has done some effective work as assistant pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. church and as an instructor in the Sabbath school, has returned to his home in Ohio. Dr. L. H. Singleton, the enterprising pharmacist at 20.h and E streets, northwest, has made a number of improvements in his already up to date pharmacy. He carries a full line of the freshest and purest drugs, the best brands of cigars and a large line of notions. Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, the well known journalist and leader of Columbus, O, will pass through the city tonight enroute to Philadelphia. While in the city he will be guest of Hon. John P. Green, at 1944 9th street, n. w. where his many friends in the city will be pleased to see him. The People's Literary closed a successful season last Wednesday evening. Prof. W. H. H. Hart was the speaker and the Manual Training School Orchestra furnished the music. President J. D. Fossett and Vice President L. M King are to be congratulated upon their good work. St. Luke's Musical Association will give a grand garden party Thursday evening, May 29, on the lawn of St. 7 PHONE MAIN 2559. PHONE MAIN 2559. A. H. COOPER FINE TAILORING. A colored tailor that wants your trade, not because he belongs to your race, but because he can compete with the very best white tailor. This fact is demonstrated as he has among his customers some of the best dressed men in Washington. Call and give him a trial, and he will convince you to your delight. A colored tailor that wants your trade, not because he belongs to your race, but because he can compete with the very best white tailor. This fact is demonstrated as he has among his customers some of the best dressed men in Washington. Call and give him a trial, and he will convince you to your delight. 925 18TH STREET, N.W. BE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND COMMODIOUS STEAMER RIVER QUEEN, 1902 FOR CHARTER SEASON 1902 To Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Cedar Point, Rock Point Other Points On The Potomac. The Swift ommodious Steamer RIVER QUEEN, with Electric Lights and fitted up with all Modern Improvements and licensed by U. S. 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Allen, the popular manager, will make it second to no club in the city. way into popularity Mr. Mdward C. Allen, the popular manager, will make it second to no club in the city. For rent two lovely flats in the Harwood 3d and Oak street. Inquire of the janitor. THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. 00 The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub lishing Company. A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guardian of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line, Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Nertbwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. -SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1902 OUR NEW DEPARTURE. With this edition The Colored American introduces an innovation that is sure to awaken the people to the fact that Negro journalism is moving forward. We are issuing a four-colored engraving as a supplement, with Mr. Booker T. Washington as the initial subject. This is the first time such an unique and costly experiment has ever been tried by a colored newspaper. It illustrates, however, that The Colored American leads, blazing the way for its followers. We have no doubt that our large and influential clientele will appreciate substantially our efforts to give them a first-class paper. The portrait of Mr. Washington is a fine piece of workmanship, and is taken from his latest and most approved photograph. It is enclosed in The Colored American, rolled, to avoid creasing, and is especially suitable for framing. It ought to find a place upon the walls of every church, school house, business office and home of every colored man in the country. It is our purpose to issue these handsome supplements at frequent intervals. The series will include only leaders of the race who have won their spurs by demonstrated merit and valiant service: The Colored American is the people's paper, and the people will strenth en our arms and enable us to make further improvements if they will give us the loyal and earnest support we feel we have the right to claim. THE VULNERABLE SPOT. Experience teaches us that the white man's vulnerable spot is his pocketbook. He is addicted to the practice of color discrimination—when it doesn't cost too dearly. But, when separate cars mean expense, with no corresponding profit, he winces. When the refusal to work with or dine with a Negro in the government builings means the loss of a job. he surrenders without a murmur. The white man loves dollars more than he hates our --- sable tint. Make race prejudice un profitable and it will gradually lessen. If the Negro declines to patronize any institution or enterprise that does not respect him, and can make his absence felt at the money drawer, better treatment will be accorded him. The dollar is king with the Caucasian. Commerce is his patron saint. Spend your money only where it is appreciated, and when the theater, restaurant, car line or store finds its revenues lowered to to the verge of failure, the door will open wide for your entrance. What are Washington's business men doing to make themselves felt at the meeting of the National Negro Business League? COSMOPOLITANISM VS. PROVINCIALISM. Cosmopolitanism is the opponent of provincialism Cosmopolitanism in a nation bespeaks breadth, because so many varied and dissimilar interests require broad treatment to insure stability of government. It faculty for reaching out and blending into a composite whole all branches of the human family make it an essential property in the building of a world power. Provincialism is the breeding impulse of narrow prejudices, and stagnation follows in its train. No government has grown to eminence in the concert of nations that has not learned to weld to its main stem all colors and conditions of men. England, France and Germany are splendid types of the cosmopolite. With possessions in all quarters of the globe, they must be able to construct a fabric of government that will endure great strain. America has been burdened with the provincial spirit too long. With the rapidly assimilating Irish, German, Swede, Norwegian, Dane, French, Italian and Spaniard, she is becoming more and more Bahemian in tone, and is adapting her code to a plane upon which discordant customs are molded, modified and made harmonious. The problem of the darker races has been the hardest nut for cosmopolitanism to crack. The spirit of provincialism holds this nation of ours in check, when all other propositions are being solved by appeal to reason and natural law of development. It is, therefore, peculiarly fortunate for the Negro on these shores, that America in assuming the role of world power, has accumulated an outfit of international problems that threatens to keep her busy for a century. We say fortunate for the Negro, because there is no earthly way to reach a happy settlement of the Cuban, Porto Rican, Hawaiian, Philippine and Chinese problems except by invoking the crucible of cosmopolitanism. With this throttling of the provincialism now prevalent the colored man is bound to share in the beneficial effects that broader and more experienced methods must produce. With the amelioration of Anglo-Saxon prejudice against yellow, brown and black men, through the introduction of foreign elements of color into our commercial and economic life, the American Negro can no longer be regarded as a creature requiring special treatment. The law of the survival of the fittest must obtain. Cosmopolitanism vs. provincialism should be our battle cry. If America attempts to treat all her dark-hued kindred after a special code of ethics, she will surely have her hands too full to do much lynching. The Honorable John Temple Graves delivered his famous lecture "Reign of the Demagogue" in the regular lecture course of Morris Brown College on the 12 inst A few weeks ago the Rev. Sam P. Jones appeared in the same course, These are significant facts and indicate the drift of Southern sentiment toward the Negro. Mr. Graves and Mr. Jones are the best exponents of Southern thought on the public ostrum. The Colored American does not follow popular sentiment--we make it. INDEPENDENCE IN AGRICULTURE. The pressure of the beef trust, which for some time has threatened the workingman's "full dinner pail," is a forcible argument that the Negro and other races whose masses are poor should remain close to the soil. The average liver who is in agriculture, is able to defy food trusts because he is a producer, and can go to his own field and garden, and extract from nature's store house all that is necessary to sustain life The farmer who can supply his own meat, vegetables, fruit and bread has a long lead in the "sprint" for existence, and need not be alarmed at the aggressions of the speculators who try to get rich upon the needs of the people. The agriculturist is, of all classes, the most independent. A great deal of matter that is crowded out of this issue will appear in our next. THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. The opening of the Congressional Library on Sunday will be a delightful treat to the people of Washington. The Library to fulfill its mission, must be accessible to the masses. Sunday is pre-eminently the time that those who work can most conveniently devote themselves to literary research, recreation, religious worship, and the things that offer a departure from the daily grind. The Library will be open on Sundays after July 1st. We hope our people will not neglect the opportunity thus presented. Wouldn't it be a good idea to have Librarian Putnam find places for some colored men and women. The Sunday opening will surely call for increased help. The race commits an outrage against itself when it permits a useful factor to be unjustly broken down. A bourbon journal in Virginia lets the cat out of the bag. It says free suffrage for both race means that should the white men become nearly evenly divided upon some important issue, both sides will compete for Negro votes, and thus a few dozens of Negroes will settle the fate of a question affecting the interests of thousands of influential white people. This, he says, is "Negro domination." Isn't this very thing the theory advanced in the North why the Negro can better his condition by dividing his vote, and thus force terms by holding the balance of power? The New York Journal got out of its head the other day. It presented an original misconstruction of Mr. Washington's educational theory, and then proceeded to show wherein it was wrong. It further essayed a comparison between Douglass and Washington which was unjust to both In the na In the nature of things the work of the two men are so different that comparisons can find no lodgment. If the editor of the Journal would be wise. let him take a day off and read "Up From Slavery." We call your attention to a splendidly written article in another column of this paper, summarizing the life and work of Booker T. Washington, telling how his magnetic personality has won the world. We suggest to those preachers who prefer opera bouffe methods to the advocacy of the old-time doctrines of sympathy and benevolence, that there is a fine opening for colored vaudeville performers in the New York roof gardens this summer. We agree with the more or less esteemed Atlanta Constitution that the Negro should be let alone—let alone to rise according to his merits, unhampered by restrictive laws or oppressive customs. Yet, let the Negro alone and his redemption will come in the natural way. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, author of "In His Steps," is doing a noble work among the colored people of Topeka, Kansas. He has established free kindergartens, a village improvement society and a reading room which is open to the public five nights in the week. This is preferable to windy speeches and assurances that his father was an abolitionist and helped to operate the underground railroad. "The Lady or the Tiger." It is possible that the Census Office will play a star part in the congressional campaign, unless Mr. Babcock convinces the Director and the Republican leaders that a goodly per cent of colorful clerks should be retained under the permanent census. If merit is the test of retention, it is difficult to convince any sane man that 98 per cent, of the original force of Negro clerks are failures. If political influence is the basis, and Mr. Merriam excuses his wholesale decapitation of Negroes by blaming members of Congress for not making recommendations, the brunt is simply charged from his shoulders to the party at large. Which horn of the dilemma is preferable? To say that the Negro has not suffered beyond his proportion is to deny plain facts and to dispute accurate figures. Suppose we liberally estimate for ourselves at the height of the census-taking 100 clerks in a total of 3,500—one thirty-fifth. Say we have now 10 in a total of 1,500—giving us one-one-hundred and fiftieth. That is, of course, no drop in proportion, eh? After the first of July, suppose we have four left in a total of 800, we drop again to one-two-hundredth of the roster. We have received letters from several States commending us for making these inquiries, and the greatest feeling is that a protest should be made to President Roosevelt against the re-appointment of Director Merriam; if that should be of no avail, the idea is to deal with the congressmen as individuals and hold them to account for direlection in the work of "taking care" of their faithful Negro constituents. One clerk each from New York, Michigan, Illinois or Wisconsin is not enough to quiet the staunch party factors who have been put out into the streets while Democrats are snugly enconced in fat places. If civil service means anything, let merit tell. If it is "pull," let the rewards go where Republicanism can reap the best results. The Woman's Auxiliary of Kansas City, Mo., working somewhat after Village Improvement and Social Settlement plans, have within two weeks distributed to the school children 65,000 penny packages of flower seeds for school and home gardening. Prizes amounting to $1,200 will be awarded by equal division among the forty-eight school districts. Don't miss a single issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN. PERUNA THE GREAT TONIC MRS. ELMER FLEMING. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MRS. C. NICKEL, HEBRON, NEB. HON GEORGE F. WHITE. Takes The Stand and Tells of His Shabby Treatment at The Hands of The Director of The Census-A Scathing Arraigsment. EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN. I have noticed recently, several comments in your columns with reference to colored employes in the Census Office, the latest being a communication from Mr. James C. Campbell, who undertakes to defend the course of Director Merriam in this regard. I shall not attempt to answer Mr. Campbell's letter at this time, though I have the facts in hand ready when necessary to be used. Yes, I was one who was permitted to name my quota of clerks which was accorded to me as a member of the Fifty-sixth Congress, and it is of my experience with the Director that I desire to speak at this time, reserving other data for the future. The act of Congress providing for the taking of the twelfth census required that the boundaries of the census districts should conform to Congressional districts as nearly as practicable. In North Carolina there were nine Congressional districts and nine census districts, yet my Congressional district was divided into three census districts with three supervisors, not one of whom lived within the bounds of my district, nor was I consulted in the appointment of these supervisors, but was entirely ignored in the matter. There were in my district about one hundred and fifty enumerators to take the census. I presented a complete list for the entire district to the Director for appointment. I got, perhaps, a half dozen appointments, and learned afterwards that some white man had made the same recommendations that I had made without any knowledge of my action, otherwise I would have received no consideration whatever. I recommended a number of worthy, educated colored men for enumerators but not a single one was appointed, though our race was in the majority in the district. The Director sent for me to go over the list of enumerators, when it was sent in by the supervisors. I went to the office, and was openly insulted because I protested against the appointment of the list of names wherein I had had no voice. It is true that I was permitted to name my quota of census clerks; it is also true that I was permitted to see the last one of them discharged from that office some months ago. When my daughter Della M. White, was dismissed, with a nice letter from the Director stating how efficient and faithful she had been, and that he regretted the necessity of dispensing with her services, I took courage and visited Director Merriam once more. I told him that I understood that the examination, experience and efficiency of the clerks who had rendered service during the taking, tabulating, publication, etc., of the last census, formed the basis for the establishment of a permanent bureau, and that each member of Congress would be entitled to at least one clerk and that I was anxious for Miss White to remain. He reminded me that I was out of Congress and was entitled to nothing. When I told him that my successor was a Democrat and had no appointee in the office the Director stated, with some feeling, that if my Democratic successor had no clerk there he was entitled to one, and that I was unnecessarily taking up his time in talking about the matter. I meekly took my hat and left the Census Office to remain away from there for a season. It is needless to mention here the colonization of the colored lady clerks, the jeers and taunts that they had to undergo, some few of the "gum chewing ladies" remarking that they did not intend for any one to "Roosevelt" them, when a colored lady clerk was brought to the same table them. This remark, of course, had reference to the incident of Mr. Washington taking dinner with the President. I cannot speak for others, but I do not like the treatment I received from Mr. Merriam. I have no redress now. He will in all probability be appointed Director of the permanent bureau. I cannot prevent it, but the day may come when I can reach some of those who are instrumental in securing his retention in office. Were it not that I fear any word of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MRS. ELMER FLEMING, of Minneapolis, Minn., writes from 2535 Polk street, N.E.: "I have been troubled all my life with catarrh. 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." Mrs. C. Nickel, Hebron, Neb., writes: "I suffered from weakness for ten years. The least exertion caused me pain in the middle of my chest and difficulty in breathing. When I would awake in the night my heart would palpitate so that I often could not sleep. I took Peruna and now I can do all of my work easily without getting short of breath. "Peruna is the best medicine for me. It strengthens my nerves. It is just what I need. As long as I use Peruna I do not know anything about weakness. "I have never found a medicine that makes me feel so strong and vigorous as Peruna. I shall always keep Peruna praise from me would injure, rather than help Mr. Jno. W. Langley, the efficient appointment clerk in the Census Office, who treated every lady fairly and impartially, I would tell of my relations with him, but I refrain. GEO. H. WHITE. Mendelssohn Song Service. The song service at Lincoln Temple, the evening of the 4th inst., attracted music lovers from all parts of the city. Those who could not find standing room within the church crowded the doorways and space in front beyond the sidewalk. The music was selected exclusively from Mendelssohn's works, principally his oratorias. To attempt such a high class program was hazardous, even for Lincoln Temple, for popular audiences seldom respond warmly to an evening concert devoted exclusively to classical music. But on this occasion the appreciation of the audience was manifest throughout, and even now after a week's interval we still hear echoes of commendation. Mr. Hayson, who is an uncompromising exponent of the highest class of church music, needs to feel proud of his splendid choir, to whose mastery of details, sympathetic blending, and intelligent phrasing is due the cordial reception received from the public on this occasion. It was not expected that Mrs. Brooks would sing, for she had just come from a sick bed, and many were disappointed in not hearing solos from other members of the choir. It was very graceful, however, in a service dedicated to Mrs. Alice Strange Davis, to have assigned the leading parts to her musical friends. The soloists were Miss Lola Johnson, Prof. J. T. Layton, Miss Haywood and Mr. Stanton in the house. It ought to have a place in every home. "The longer I use it the better I like it. I would not give your book, "The Ills of Life" away for any price if I could not get another." Nervousness is due to bloodlessness of nerve centers. To enrich the blood is to cure nervousness. Diseases of the nervous system calls for more blood and better blood. Peruna answers this call by giving the system a perfect HOW PERUNA MAKES STRONG NERVES. supply of pure red blood. Thus it is that Peruna is a natural tonic. It does not temporarily stimulate the nervous system, but permanently invigorates it. Peruna regulates the supply of blood to the various parts of the system. When one part has more blood than it ought to have, another part is deprived Wormley. These all gave such delight to the audience that it would be out of place to single out individuals for special comment, unless perhaps, mention be made of the enthusiastic reception given Prof. Layton's rendering of "Consume Them All, Lord Sabbaoth." One cannot with justice pass over the superior work of Miss Mary L. Europe, the rising young pianist. As an accompanist to the soloists she was altogether adequate, which is saying a great deal, and the support given by her to the choruses was noticeably fine. WORK OF OUR WOMEN While in Richmond, Va., organizing for the W. C. T. U., Mrs. Rosetta Lawson spoke to a vast audience in the church of the late John Jasper, of "Sun Do Move" fame, and several other of the large churches for which Richmond is noted. In each of the churches a union was formed, and as Mrs. Lawson is superintendent of the Department of Temperance in the N. A. C. W., she also was to pledge these clubs to the work of both organizations. Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Thurman are to be congratulated upon the excellent work they are doing for race. Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser, president of the W. C. T. U. work in Virginia, and State organizer for the N. A. C. W.. is ably carrying forward the work and reports eleven unions already formed. A large and appreciative audience, composed of as many women as men, met the Hon. Frederick L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minn., attorney for the Afro-American Council, at Allen chapel, Kansas City, Mo., Monday night, April 28, 9 of its natural supply of blood. This sets up all sorts of functional irregularities so common to people who spend much time indoors. Peruna cures these affections by regulating the supply of blood and giving to each part of the system exactly that portion of the blood to which it is entitled. By producing a natural appetite, correcting digestion and regulating the supply of blood in the system, Peruna removes the cause of a thousand and one maladies very common in warm weather. The fatigue and languor of hot weather is directly due to impoverished blood. This condition prepares the way for the advent of almost any disease. Peruna protects the system against the ailments of summer by fortifying it with a regular supply of the best blood. A book entitled "Summer Catarrh sent free by The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus, Ohio. to listen to his excellent address on "Disfranchisement of the Negro." Lawyer McGhee outlined the arguments he will present to the Supreme Court of the United States when the matter is brought before it. Evidence of the speaker's power of presenting the case was shown not only in the clear statement and logical argument, but more tangibly in the fact that fifty dollars in cash was collected from the audience in a few moments at the close of the address, to help forward the worthy cause promoted by the Afro-American Council. May 15 was observed by all organizations affiliated with the National Council of Women as the day set apart for the universal demonstrations of women in behalf of peace and arbitration in recognition of the conference at the Hague in 1899. Appropriate exercises were held under the auspices of local committees with a view, first, "To concentrating public attention upon the ideals of loving brotherhood, which can be realized only by the cessations of international hostilities; second, To gathering and presenting information respecting the pecuniary cost of war and the moral consequences and the economic sacrifices entailed by it, and, third, To stimulating a desire for peace in the public heart; a faith in its practical possibility in the public mind, and a determination to harmonize actual relations between States with the ideal relations which are expressed in the phase, "The Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man," now universally accepted as a succinct declaration of an actual relationship."